The Elder Scrolls Online

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  1. Lirlore
    Apr 13, 2014
    10
    The game is so amazing the lvling it is enjoying i can't believe i am saying it yes you will enjoy to lvl . Every quest is a nice story :)
    The crafting is fun. Don't listen to those haters dont miss one of the best mmo out there :)
    Sorry for my bad English
  2. TDK1984
    Apr 4, 2014
    10
    Best MMO experience since the early days of SWG, EQ and WoW. I really am enjoying almost every part of this game. I hope that things get better from here and this game gets really popular.
  3. alien5
    Apr 14, 2014
    10
    Not perfect by any stretch, but certainly the MMO i can recommend most out of the last 5 years. Reviewing after playing to cap and doing a fair amount of pvp

    -No cooldowns means youre actually managing 3 resources instead of mindlessly spamming abilities -Active attacking, blocking, dodging, and interrupts, the ultimate system, two swappable weapon sets with their own bars, all make    Not perfect by any stretch, but certainly the MMO i can recommend most out of the last 5 years. Reviewing after playing to cap and doing a fair amount of pvp

    -No cooldowns means youre actually managing 3 resources instead of mindlessly spamming abilities
    -Active attacking, blocking, dodging, and interrupts, the ultimate system, two swappable weapon sets with their own bars, all make the combat a lot more visceral than 95% of MMOs out there, and with the above, makes it better than just about everything, combat wise, save TERA imo
    -Questing gets rid of the "hub" design and instead brings you to different towns/villages/forts/settlements/etc that have a specific problem going on that needs to be solved
    -Many quests you options on how to resolve them, some even having interesting (read: not GOOD OR EVIL?!?!) moral decisions to make
    -Character design is pretty detailed. Certainly less ugly than Oblivion or even Skyrim as far as models go
    -Character building is second to none as far as MMOs go. While not the same as the classic TES system, you end up with an amazing amount of flexibility and options
    -TON of solo content. I've had to play a ton to get to cap within the two or so weeks by launch, and am now given the option to play the OTHER two territories for content.
    -PvP isn't quite DAoC, but the adjustments to siege equipment and respawning certainly make it better than WAR or GW2, imo. Massive area to fight over, generally very awesome.

    only real complaints
    -peak hours have made loading times awful at points (they're "working on it")
    -hate not having nameplates above players
    -need more guild customization options
    -Vampires/werewolves don't have near enough drawbacks to be balanced
    -need better chat options for PvP for coordinating the faction
    -wish i didnt have to use addons to get proper dmg and buff feedback    … Expand
  4. dryerlaw
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    Started playing after Tamriel Unlimited launch. Liking the game very much. Combat feels satisfying with the new 'feel every blow' feature, and thieving feels good.
  5. Frenk-the-Vile
    Apr 4, 2014
    10
    Great questing, gorgeous graphics, slow but deep combat, RvR that is huge and polished and with a clear purpose: give it a try...it will capture you...
  6. Demikly
    Apr 14, 2014
    10
    Brilliant MMO with a healthy dose of excellent TES lore, story, PvP sieges and excellent combat.

    If you enjoy MMORPGs & TES games, there is no way you will not like this game. If you enjoy SP RPGs and TES games, try it out, and you may be surprised. I really rate the game at a 9 or 9.5, but have used 10 to balance the multitude of SP Skyrim nerdrage earlier in the ratings with their    Brilliant MMO with a healthy dose of excellent TES lore, story, PvP sieges and excellent combat.

    If you enjoy MMORPGs & TES games, there is no way you will not like this game.
    If you enjoy SP RPGs and TES games, try it out, and you may be surprised.

    I really rate the game at a 9 or 9.5, but have used 10 to balance the multitude of SP Skyrim nerdrage earlier in the ratings with their 'O' ratings.    … Expand
  7. staki69
    Apr 14, 2014
    10
    Best MMO to come out ever! 10/10 for not doing the exact same thing every other one has done. Will be playing this for a long time. As long as they keep the content coming.
  8. Ozimandeus
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    What was a bug ridden mess on release, has blossomed into an amazing game on par with World of Warcraft. The removal of the need for a subscription is especially welcome. The negative reviews are from the game on release.. It is a very different game today. Well worth your time and money.
  9. Koloski
    Apr 25, 2014
    10
    This is the best MMO, I've played since WoW. This game is well done and has me and my friends playing an MMO again. At 40 years old, I thought MMO's were a thing of the past for me and my group of gaming friends. But, for whatever reason this game works.

    I'm actually enjoying leveling and exploring. I haven't felt that way in a really long time. I don't feel the rush to cap my    This is the best MMO, I've played since WoW. This game is well done and has me and my friends playing an MMO again. At 40 years old, I thought MMO's were a thing of the past for me and my group of gaming friends. But, for whatever reason this game works.

    I'm actually enjoying leveling and exploring. I haven't felt that way in a really long time. I don't feel the rush to cap my level for the real game to start. There are some quest breaking bugs from time to time, or the oddity here or there. Some issues with guild banks, dupes etc... But, all that is just normal MMO release stuff.

    Every game has those issues on release. I don't care what anyone says. All games have problems, for the most part this game is completely playable and that is the key. It is almost impossible to completely test an MMO till it goes full production. I think in general they have reacted well to the issues and gave timely updates, which is key for communication sake.

    To me a true test of an MMO is enjoyment and longevity. I know me and I can grow tired of an MMO quickly. But, I can tell from the first month if I'm going to stick with it. Like Star Wars, I knew I was going to burn out on that game quick. But, it was a great ride for the first 30 to 60 days. This game has enough systems in place and the character development is so varied that, I know I'll be playing this for a long time.

    Lets be honest, Bethesda or whoever the parent company is called Zenimax or something just do things right. They will provide content, they will design better systems, they will perform. Just like they do with all their key franchises.

    I know the trend now is to give MMO lower scores, because sites have been burned in the past for giving great reviews early. But, this game is going to be a classic and will thrive. It deserves a 90+ and I'm sorry to see the low metacritic score on it overall. I was hoping that MMORPG would be one who actually took their time to give it proper praise and also appreciate what they tried to do here.

    Most reviews all praise how fun it is, but then give it a 70 to low 80 score. I don't get that. The graphics for an MMO are great, the sound is good, music good, quest design good, story good, extra systems good. The only real knock on it is the bugs right now and gold sellers. What game doesn't have those?    … Expand
  10. OzShinDig
    Apr 4, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing. Don't listen to all the people complaining about a sub fee. It's better to pay a small amount and not have to buy an item here and an item there, which ends up costing more in the long run anyway. People are just too dumb to realise that. A perfect mix of MMO and TES. Don't expect Skyrim or Oblivion online, because that wouldn't be possible in an MMO. But this is theThis game is amazing. Don't listen to all the people complaining about a sub fee. It's better to pay a small amount and not have to buy an item here and an item there, which ends up costing more in the long run anyway. People are just too dumb to realise that. A perfect mix of MMO and TES. Don't expect Skyrim or Oblivion online, because that wouldn't be possible in an MMO. But this is the best MMO I have played since WoW (played thousands of hours), and the only one worth paying for. The graphics are amazing, the art design is fantastic. A few bugs here and there but they are getting fixed. So much of this game has changed over the past year of development and it's changed for the better because the developers listened to the players. The low average score isn't because it's a bad game, because it truly is fantastic! It's because people are happy to pay $4 a day for a coffee or $15 for a movie ticket for a movie that only goes for 90 minutes, but they go psycho about paying 50c a day for something that provides potentially hundreds or even thousands of hours of fun. Those people aren't the types we want playing anyway.… Expand
  11. xnexus
    Apr 4, 2014
    10
    A fantastic game for those that love The Elder Scrolls AND MMO's. Please understand this is an MMO and if you have only played TES games you opinion might vary.

    IMO one of the best MMO's in the last 10 years. Quests are fun, exploring is entertaining, and the story is great. Finally, PVP is all you could ask for in an MMO. I highly recommend this title.
  12. hellsaint111
    Apr 4, 2014
    10
    It has been years since an MMO released that pushed the genre forwards and did something new, that is what ESO has done. The way that they have created an MMO while staying true to the Elder Scrolls series is just perfect, any true fan of the series will see it straight away. The release went pretty much flawlessly, which is quite rare. I look forward to many years of ESO's many years ofIt has been years since an MMO released that pushed the genre forwards and did something new, that is what ESO has done. The way that they have created an MMO while staying true to the Elder Scrolls series is just perfect, any true fan of the series will see it straight away. The release went pretty much flawlessly, which is quite rare. I look forward to many years of ESO's many years of success and development, I've been playing MMOs for years and have never been as amazed with any game as I was when I first stepped into the world of ESO. Finally the MMO genre is moving forward and doing something new, proving that all the generic MMOs before it don't have to be that way and hopefully ESO will inspire other MMOs to try something different, because clearly it works.… Expand
  13. Cicero8
    Apr 5, 2014
    10
    This game is like crack.

    But honestly, a lot of the negative reviews don't like the fact that its not the next skyrim....and its not.

    It's the bastard child of an mmo and the elder scrolls.

    All i can say is you should play it yourself to see if you like it, its worth the 60$ up front. You will definitely get your moneys worth for 60$. If you subscribe after, only you can decide.
  14. TrueGamer81
    Apr 5, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing. The graphics are not quite at Skyrim quality, but the scope is far bigger. Everything is out in the open, it seems. There are massive corridors with excellent architecture, and the lands are varied and massive. The game world is incredibly big, and there are tons, and tons, and tons of quest in every single region. The gameplay is excellent, too. The combat isThis game is amazing. The graphics are not quite at Skyrim quality, but the scope is far bigger. Everything is out in the open, it seems. There are massive corridors with excellent architecture, and the lands are varied and massive. The game world is incredibly big, and there are tons, and tons, and tons of quest in every single region. The gameplay is excellent, too. The combat is surprisingly deep for an MMO and Elder Scrolls game, and the possible builds are truly endless. While you start off with a race and one of four classes (which may not seem like much to choose from at first), it soon becomes apparent that those are just basic templates that can be molded at will. The amount of variation and customization available as you build your character is impressive. The crafting system is deep, as well.

    Overall, this is an excellent game with a lot more content on the way. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  15. Uberphat
    Apr 28, 2014
    10
    Been playing this game for about a month now. It's a very nice, fresh take on MMOs. Not sure why everyone is so upset, but me and many others are having a great time. Grouping up and doing quests is great, but if you are solo it's very nicely built so when u run into other people, if you are both attacking you both get credit for killing even tho you are not in the same party. Lots andBeen playing this game for about a month now. It's a very nice, fresh take on MMOs. Not sure why everyone is so upset, but me and many others are having a great time. Grouping up and doing quests is great, but if you are solo it's very nicely built so when u run into other people, if you are both attacking you both get credit for killing even tho you are not in the same party. Lots and lots of amazing lore, this game is rich in prophetic history and oozing with brilliant storytelling. UI is minimal, clean, and very elder scrollish. Bosses are fun, detailed, and surprise you from time to time. PVP is a glorious beast of its own. Massive raids storming multiple castles on multiple fronts. AvAvA Battles are incredibly exciting and amazing spectacles to behold, and partake in. Combat in itself is very fun and action driven, just like in all elder scrolls games. Make no mistake the graphics are beautiful. The art team deserves a special merit for spending the time to detail all the environments and capturing the essence of what elder scrolls is all about. Crafting is by far the deepest I've seen so far, on par with games like EvE. The only down side is the first couple weeks were riddled with bugs, and still a few left over. Also the game crashes quite frequently and unexpectedly at times. These things will be fixed down the road as with any other game. Overall, one of the best MMORPG I have ever played. Its fun, engaging and very exciting at times, while at other times its beautiful, serene, and really immersive.… Expand
  16. TheRealMalice
    Jul 20, 2014
    10
    10/10 - Superb graphics, music, gameplay, and most of all, it looks and feels well made and highly polished.
    If you like MMOs (especially RPing) then this is the game for you!
    If you want Skyrim, move along, this is NOT it! (Thankfully). The bad scores are from the kids that get to max level in a week and cry they are bored. I've been playing MMOs for well over 10 years now and this is    10/10 - Superb graphics, music, gameplay, and most of all, it looks and feels well made and highly polished.
    If you like MMOs (especially RPing) then this is the game for you!
    If you want Skyrim, move along, this is NOT it! (Thankfully).
    The bad scores are from the kids that get to max level in a week and cry they are bored.
    I've been playing MMOs for well over 10 years now and this is the best one in a long time.
    Haters gonna hate! WoW & WS are that way.... Cheeribye! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    … Expand
  17. GoldAnt
    May 3, 2014
    10
    Great game. The people who are hating on this game are the ones treating it like an mmo where you blast through and try to level your character asap. The people enjoying this game are the ones actually doing quests, reading the lore, and immersing themselves in the incredible world that has been created here.
  18. AthanasiosT
    May 25, 2016
    10
    My first score (after beta testing and one week of official play) was a 9. My second score (after witnessing all the game's bugs) was a 6. My score now, after more than a year of absence and re-entering Tamriel, is a solid 10. Clearly the best and more mature MMO I've ever played. I don't agree with some things (please setup a global auction house), but they are not of great importance.My first score (after beta testing and one week of official play) was a 9. My second score (after witnessing all the game's bugs) was a 6. My score now, after more than a year of absence and re-entering Tamriel, is a solid 10. Clearly the best and more mature MMO I've ever played. I don't agree with some things (please setup a global auction house), but they are not of great importance. I'm planning on getting the thieves and dark brotherhood DLC and keep on playing it !!… Expand
  19. Kraf
    Apr 4, 2014
    10
    Everything I wanted in an MMO... to me it feels like it takes good things from several other MMO's and combines them into one great game. Non-Tab targeting system (like Tera's system), full voice acting (like SWTOR), great character class customization (like Rift but TESO is its own). It also has great questing that doesn't feel like the normal go here and kill 7 rabbits.
    I am addicted...    Everything I wanted in an MMO... to me it feels like it takes good things from several other MMO's and combines them into one great game. Non-Tab targeting system (like Tera's system), full voice acting (like SWTOR), great character class customization (like Rift but TESO is its own). It also has great questing that doesn't feel like the normal go here and kill 7 rabbits.
    I am addicted... Nuff said!    … Expand
  20. Heeko
    Apr 4, 2014
    10
    Best PVE I ever seen on a MMORPG, if you like elder scroll games you will love it. Best RVR since Dark Age of Camelot. Intelligent mix between old school and "new school" mechanics. Seriously, if you like elder scroll games, mmorpg, and real RVR, you have to try it.
  21. keysmachine
    Apr 25, 2014
    10
    the graphics, music and sheer quality of game play makes this a solid experience, sure there are bugs and yes there's a butt load of bots right now making it exceptionally difficult to do public dungeons but those will be sorted soon. Also the amount of 0's this game is receiving on meta critic is hilarious. basically they're saying a Barbie game has more class and game play than thisthe graphics, music and sheer quality of game play makes this a solid experience, sure there are bugs and yes there's a butt load of bots right now making it exceptionally difficult to do public dungeons but those will be sorted soon. Also the amount of 0's this game is receiving on meta critic is hilarious. basically they're saying a Barbie game has more class and game play than this game. which is a total lie.… Expand
  22. getorky
    Apr 4, 2014
    10
    This by far the most impressive MMO I have played. Very smooth and responsive character control and combat, excellent visual presentation and a simple interface for new players, with advanced features for the hardcore. Definitely subscription worthy. I don't see myself playing anything else for a long, long time.
  23. xerachtaxs
    Apr 15, 2014
    10
    Great game unlike other care bear mmo's. I love the public dungeons, it adds life to the mmo experience. NPC's actually speak and you feel involved in the quest line. Unlike other mmo's that tells you to kill 20 of these or 10 of that. The questing here makes sense. I have played ff xiv arr, wow and i enjoy this game a lot more than those 2 put together. Yes there are some bugs , but noGreat game unlike other care bear mmo's. I love the public dungeons, it adds life to the mmo experience. NPC's actually speak and you feel involved in the quest line. Unlike other mmo's that tells you to kill 20 of these or 10 of that. The questing here makes sense. I have played ff xiv arr, wow and i enjoy this game a lot more than those 2 put together. Yes there are some bugs , but no mmo or game is perfect and with recent patches some of these issues have been resolved. If skyrim was mmo like I would have played that game longer. And now with Teso i have the game for me.… Expand
  24. Phix105
    Jul 16, 2014
    10
    I love the story and all the quests are voice acted. I love the looks of the game. I like it more than any MMO I have ever played and I have played most of them. Its all a matter of tastes of course but I would highly recommend this game to anybody that likes good graphics and a good story. Its getting even better as time goes by.
  25. Ani77
    Apr 9, 2014
    10
    best mmo ever. i am so glad i bought this one.Great graphics ,great quests and a great lore.Thank you Zenimax .It has some minor issues and bugs but it is just the beginning
  26. kellan
    Apr 7, 2014
    10
    Good game. Great for MMO, and I believe worth the sub. Just don't go in expcting Skyrim Online. Very good combat, massively improved since beta. Storyline is great. and the lore is the most detailed and expansive in MMO genre.
  27. realtonit
    Apr 10, 2014
    10
    I`ll give it a 10 because it made me quit WoW, finally.

    It`s better than WoW in almost every aspect, they just need to improve the game phisics, other than that its perfect, specially the PvP system. Castle wars are just too fun to describe. I`d play them everyday.

    10 out of 10 for ESO
  28. keithianw
    Apr 5, 2014
    10
    Most addicted I have been since WOW beta and Vanilla Release. It is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Graphics are some of the best out there for an MMO. Sound and music is top notch. One of the smoothest releases in any MMO. No queue times which has been unheard of. No worrying about server selection. So many different ways to level and for an explorer this is the best MMO out there. CombatMost addicted I have been since WOW beta and Vanilla Release. It is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Graphics are some of the best out there for an MMO. Sound and music is top notch. One of the smoothest releases in any MMO. No queue times which has been unheard of. No worrying about server selection. So many different ways to level and for an explorer this is the best MMO out there. Combat to me is better than the single player games. All of our guild is having a blast.… Expand
  29. eariel
    Sep 5, 2014
    10
    Great game. I'm playing from the beta and I still have cravings. This is the best MMO I've played since ages. Unfortunately some bugs still remain but I really love the game, the atmosphere and graphics. The community is very mature and PVP is simply terrific.
  30. cooper76
    Apr 4, 2014
    10
    Special game here. ESO has the best combat the genre has seen, and pvp the genre has not seen on a AAA level in many many years. There are so many things from Lore books to ruins the need discovery. Real exploration here, not the mark on the map garbage.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 64
  3. Negative: 1 out of 64
  1. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2014
    60
    Eight years of development, a team consisting of even 250 people at some points, budget reaching hundreds of millions of dollars. It’s a pity that this ‘Skyrim Online’ disappoints both fans of previous Bethesda games and MMORPG veterans who expected some fresh air in the stale genre. [06/2014, p.44]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 8, 2014
    60
    A well done MMO that can lure players not familiar with the genre. But if you've played MMOs before, this one doesn't offer anything new, nor anything exciting.
  3. DarkStation
    Jun 16, 2014
    50
    60 days was more then enough time for me to determine that I would rather spend my time elsewhere.
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