The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

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  1. Shdwwhyspr
    Jun 16, 2015
    8
    Played the PC version and enjoyed it. After while left as wasn't able to commit enough time to warrant the subscription. Always planned on grabbing the PS4 version when it came out as I the controller interface appealed to me and I had sufficient fun to warrant picking it up again now that the subscription model is no longer there. A few minor log in issues on day one, but haven'tPlayed the PC version and enjoyed it. After while left as wasn't able to commit enough time to warrant the subscription. Always planned on grabbing the PS4 version when it came out as I the controller interface appealed to me and I had sufficient fun to warrant picking it up again now that the subscription model is no longer there. A few minor log in issues on day one, but haven't experienced any issues since then so not going to hold that against them. Quests are entertaining enough and I enjoy the voice acting. Yes, its not the highest quality but I find I relate more to the characters with it. Graphics are solid, only my opinion though. Seems to be a number a people who have issues with them but considering the scale of the game I think they hold up quite well. I certainly haven't spent my time in the world thinking to myself "ugh, these graphics are just terrible". Thus far my experiences on the PS4 have been positive. Haven't experienced any real issues and the gameplay has been entertaining enough to ensure that most of my free time since launch has been spent playing.… Expand
  2. Warlock_Holmez
    Jun 16, 2015
    8
    This game has been closer to a 9.5 for me so far, but I don't want people to bypass my review like all these 0s and 10s trying to sway the score their way.

    ESO has hit all the right notes personally. Beautiful universe, massive world, great art direction, exploration of Tamriel, epic medieval PvP, and great group-rpg-PvE. You can build your character almost exactly how you want.    This game has been closer to a 9.5 for me so far, but I don't want people to bypass my review like all these 0s and 10s trying to sway the score their way.

    ESO has hit all the right notes personally. Beautiful universe, massive world, great art direction, exploration of Tamriel, epic medieval PvP, and great group-rpg-PvE.

    You can build your character almost exactly how you want. Wield a two-handed battle axe while slinging fireballs and lighting. Be a powerful caster with strong stealth abilities that can pull out a bow when desired. Sorcerer tank anyone? Can't make up your mind? Become a jack-of-all-trades or even a master crafter to supply your friends and guild with powerful gear. There's so many options and styles.

    As far as the feel on console, I am thoroughly enjoying it. There are a lot of keybindings and some of them can be a little awkward to use (quick emotes, potions, and weapon swapping are all bound to the d-pad which requires you to take your thumb off the movement sticks), but overall it feels great to sit back on the couch with your hands in a comfortable position and play on a big screen.

    The lack of text chat could make or break the game for some. If you have friends that play or are very sociable in voice chat, it shouldn't be an issue. I have actually enjoyed not seeing all the chat channels. It makes the universe feel more real and immersive. It makes trading more interesting too. Players have created "trade guilds" that anyone can join to list their wares in the guild store, accessible for players at any bank location. (ie I have joined one that already has over 200 players in the first week. I'm able to list my items and search for items I want. Sales get mailed directly to you)

    Combat is superior to any MMO I have played and I like it much more than Skyrim's. While Skyrim may feel slightly more physical and realistic, the lack of skills, abilities, and spells causes it to fall very short for me. It feels great to aim and swing/shoot, opposed to tab-targeting in most MMOs.

    Questing has always been my worst nightmare in MMOs, but I have to admit this is the smoothest I've seen. ESO's compass UI is quite different than the typical "mini-map" and keeps you moving in the right direction without taking up much space. Questing still takes a very long time to reach level 50 (around 100 hours if you're quick), which is good or bad depending on what aspects of the game you're looking forward to.

    PvP in the central zone, Cyrodiil, is lots of fun. It's huge scale combat. The three player factions battle for the control of large keeps and ultimately the city in the center of the map. The keeps themselves are massive and require large groups a players to construct siege weapons to attack and defend. It is very satisfying to knock down a keep and claim it for your faction with 100s of others. It really feels like a battlefield. On the other hand, it can feel very "zergy" where large groups of players travel together and clear everything in their path. But when two equally large groups meet, it becomes very intense and fun. Small scales combat can be found too if you look for it. Camping out choke points to ambush enemy reinforcements can be a strong strategy to aid your faction.

    I've only just reached level 50, where much of the endgame has opened up for me to explore so I cannot review any further. So far I am very impressed and if you are looking for an Elder Scrolls style game to play along side your friends I would strongly encourage you to try ESO for console.    … Expand
  3. smellyferrett
    Jun 14, 2015
    9
    I'm a huge elder scrolls fan and this doesn't disappoint. The levelling is fun and varied, the areas are well designed, and the bugs are few and far between atm. I'm level 32 now and having a blast with my templar. All the zero scores seem to complain about server issues in the first few days, you can pay no attention to those, the game is now fine. Jump in, you won't regret it.

    It's a    I'm a huge elder scrolls fan and this doesn't disappoint. The levelling is fun and varied, the areas are well designed, and the bugs are few and far between atm. I'm level 32 now and having a blast with my templar. All the zero scores seem to complain about server issues in the first few days, you can pay no attention to those, the game is now fine. Jump in, you won't regret it.

    It's a cross between skyrim and an mmo, but a bit more expansive on skills than skyrim ever was... This game will never please everyone, because its not a pure mmo or a pure elder scrolls.

    What this is an action mmo with great gfx and fun gameplay.    … Expand
  4. 7154
    Jun 16, 2015
    9
    After playing the beta and later a free trial on the pc, I was left underwhelmed. However, I decided to get the game on the PS4 since a friend was as well, and so far it's been great. The game just feels better in general on a console, and after a rough start on pc, it finally feels much more like an actual Elder Scrolls game rather than a generic mmo with an elder scrolls theme. There areAfter playing the beta and later a free trial on the pc, I was left underwhelmed. However, I decided to get the game on the PS4 since a friend was as well, and so far it's been great. The game just feels better in general on a console, and after a rough start on pc, it finally feels much more like an actual Elder Scrolls game rather than a generic mmo with an elder scrolls theme. There are some things that could improve, such as refining area wide voice chat a bit, but all in all it's well done.… Expand
  5. kraziewhitegui
    Jun 16, 2015
    9
    Aside from a few ui errors upon logging in the game launch we smooth for myself. I played the pc version the majority of the way through. This version seems well put together. I am finding myself more engrossed day to day. The biggest complaint I have is that when I first got home with the game and inserted the disc, there was a 18gb update to download. That was very frustrating.
  6. Athio
    Jun 16, 2015
    9
    Eso features an interesting leveling, combat, and end game combat along with unique crafting. The four classes are balanced while being fun to play and the pvp is great for large groups but lacks good support for small scale pvp and dueling. While the decision to exclude a trading house is radical, it actually makes buying more interesting as you check the multiple guild traders in everyEso features an interesting leveling, combat, and end game combat along with unique crafting. The four classes are balanced while being fun to play and the pvp is great for large groups but lacks good support for small scale pvp and dueling. While the decision to exclude a trading house is radical, it actually makes buying more interesting as you check the multiple guild traders in every city looking for that last rare piece of a set that you need.

    The only frustrating part for me is the veteran rank system, the lack of small scale pvp support, and some of the ways the mmo blends into the leveling.

    The veteran rank system was promised to be phased out before the console launch to the champion point system, but apparently deadlines weren't meet. In the champion point system your rewarded for playing beyond the max level of 50 by getting points that make you marginally better at something like mana recovery or dodge roll cost for your choice in multiple trees. This seems fair since it makes a player that has been playing hardcore for the last year only 10-15% better then a fresh new lv 50. The points diminish exponentially so that means if you have 100 points and another play has 250 they might have 5.6% better dodge roll cost, mana recovery, resistance to fire, ect. while you have 3% better. The champion point system is great since it levels the playing feild relatively while still giving long term players a slight edge and a reason to keep playing. The points are also account bound wich means leveling another character to lv 50 will be a walk in in the park with any reasonable amount of champion points.

    However with the vet rank system in place if your vr 1 aka lv 50 you have significantly lower base stats then someone that is vr 14 the "True" max level. While it sucks you can grind in a good spot for 20 hours and hit vr 14, but oh well what's a mmo without grinding? However hopefully Bethesta will finish the last stage of the vet system to champion point system transition soon.

    Small scale pvp can be kind of hard to fine in eso, the best method is to get in between a keep that is being attacked and the faction that's attacking it, then trying to pick off the tail end of a zerg re spawn. Most small fights will turn into a 1 vs 3 or a 2 vs 6, but if your skilled enough you can win even while massively outnumbered.( watch syper pk on youtube for examples.) Their are good clans that support dueling but still it's disappointing to not be able to stake in an arena for 1vs1 or 3vs3 fights.

    The only disappointing thing about the leveling is that while the major quest ( The ones marked on the map with a castle or temple symbol) feel very much like the elder scrolls, the map is very linear and you can't explore quite like you did in Skyrim. Also expect some odd minor fetch quest that are laying around the area. The fun part of leveling is the world bosses, anchor mob fights, and the public dungeons you can do.

    Overall a great mmo with great graphics, gameplay, lategame content, early game content, and story line without a subscription fee.    … Expand
  7. EduardoMeyer
    Jun 17, 2015
    9
    I don't understand why people are hating this game so much. It's a very good game, all things considered. Graphics are not the best, but it doesn't matter, the gameplay works perfect and the story, as far as I palyed, is great. It's not Skyrim, it's a legit Elder Scrolls game and that is good enough.
  8. sa35killer
    Jun 21, 2015
    9
    Although elder scrolls online is not like other mmo's it is one of the best games which can be found on ps 4 xbox and pc if you have ever played runescape this game is exactly like it. It has some of the most beautiful environments and soundtracks , the story blows your mind and the quest's although sometimes they can be a little bit boring 96 percent of them are fun and creative. TheAlthough elder scrolls online is not like other mmo's it is one of the best games which can be found on ps 4 xbox and pc if you have ever played runescape this game is exactly like it. It has some of the most beautiful environments and soundtracks , the story blows your mind and the quest's although sometimes they can be a little bit boring 96 percent of them are fun and creative. The guilds in the game allow special abilities when you join a guild ,this makes them more fun to join because they have a purpose . Its fun to interact with other player and sometimes they can help you defeat certain enemies which is very helpful . Smithing is so fun in this game that I spent 3 hours smithing the game makes things which were minor in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim come alive it makes players want to do them and enjoy doing them. I suggest if you are a fan of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim you should buy it but don't expect the same game expect a new experience which incorporates the beauty of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and the new great and wonderful mechanics in elder scrolls online this game will be worth you'r time… Expand
  9. Iyunzusto
    Jun 20, 2015
    9
    Exceeded my expectations hugely. The world is gorgeous and immense. The combat is better than skyrim (but perhaps not as cohesive as WoW). The skills are beautifully designed in a Guild Wars style, even to the point of switching between 2 sets based on your weapons. The first 10 levels can be a drag at times, but then the game opens up and becomes a real treat, especially if you have aExceeded my expectations hugely. The world is gorgeous and immense. The combat is better than skyrim (but perhaps not as cohesive as WoW). The skills are beautifully designed in a Guild Wars style, even to the point of switching between 2 sets based on your weapons. The first 10 levels can be a drag at times, but then the game opens up and becomes a real treat, especially if you have a friend to level with. And the best thing? This is really the first game, ever in my opinion, that really nails the feeling of exploration. Just walk in any direction and enjoy the experience, there will be plenty to do (and to kill). An amazing accomplishment from the developers. If you're a long time gamer like me (25 years +) there will be plenty here to entertain - the game has depth and is clearly a labour of love. The size of the PVP maps is totally incredible. Bigger than anything else. I expected a lukewarm cheeseburger and got the gourmet degustation. Well done Bethesda… Expand
  10. discountzeros
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    After the first day of login queues, it's fun to get in and wander around doing quests with other people in ESO. Everyone marking this game a 0 that also states they could never play isn't reviewing the game, they're just trolling, so this is to offset that. The queues are entirely gone now and anyone that gave this a 0 because they "Couldn't play!" should really reconsider.
  11. 2muchjuice
    Jun 18, 2015
    10
    I feel compelled to write a review because this game is amazing. It is really unfortunate that people are trying to compare it too all the other MMO's and to skyrim/oblivion. Those are single player games, and a mmo is different within itself. The story is amazing and the amount of things to do in this game is rediculous. I hated this game the first two hours because of the dullness ofI feel compelled to write a review because this game is amazing. It is really unfortunate that people are trying to compare it too all the other MMO's and to skyrim/oblivion. Those are single player games, and a mmo is different within itself. The story is amazing and the amount of things to do in this game is rediculous. I hated this game the first two hours because of the dullness of it, but once you get past that and start to understand the fundamentals of the game it becomes tremendous.… Expand
  12. NikolayG
    Jun 20, 2015
    9
    This review is of the PS4 version. I started Elder Scrolls games with Arena 20 years ago. I can say that ESO is basically another Elder Scrolls RPG (you can play first person or third and switch on the fly), a good game, a huge world, but nothing about it, for me, is very MMO-ish -- and I'm glad because I find MMOs to be very boring. I did benefit from one aspect of multiplayer. There wasThis review is of the PS4 version. I started Elder Scrolls games with Arena 20 years ago. I can say that ESO is basically another Elder Scrolls RPG (you can play first person or third and switch on the fly), a good game, a huge world, but nothing about it, for me, is very MMO-ish -- and I'm glad because I find MMOs to be very boring. I did benefit from one aspect of multiplayer. There was a very hard boss to kill. I failed three times; the fourth time another player was going at it also, and together we took the boss down. As for talking to other players, I have a headset/mic but I haven't really done much in terms of interaction, except I think I freaked one guy out by speaking in a deep growl once. That was fun. But mainly this is just a lot like Skyrim, except areas are larger to accommodate other players, and of course it does have the significant downside of not allowing player created add-ons. But it has the plus of being expanded and revised over time by the creators. Also it is free to play, so any competition among players is ruined by the fact that you can purchase advantages, or even pay a subscription to accelerate your overall progress. This is another reason just to think of it as a single player RPG, rather than as fundamentally an MMORPG… Expand
  13. LaFlame
    Jun 19, 2015
    10
    Played for almost 15 hours and I love it. I'll admit the game graphics, story and bugs wise isn't a 10, rather a 7, but gameplay, the Elder Scrolls lore and just doing quests, exploring, crafting and enjoying pvp with a friend makes the game rather unique for the PS4, and altogether it is definetely a 10 - and I reckon I will be playing just as many hours as I've spent on skyrim, if notPlayed for almost 15 hours and I love it. I'll admit the game graphics, story and bugs wise isn't a 10, rather a 7, but gameplay, the Elder Scrolls lore and just doing quests, exploring, crafting and enjoying pvp with a friend makes the game rather unique for the PS4, and altogether it is definetely a 10 - and I reckon I will be playing just as many hours as I've spent on skyrim, if not more, and that is at least 50 hours. I had high expectations and they have been surpassed. All of you in doubt, just go buy!… Expand
  14. willmoy38
    Jun 17, 2015
    8
    Server issues aside, the game is much better than many people claim it is. It really surpassed my expectations given the inexperience of Bethesda in the MMO genre. I really don't see what many dislike about this game.
  15. Earthwormben
    Jun 12, 2015
    8
    I didn't buy this due to a poor experience with the PC version, but when my friend asked me to pick up his pre-order whilst away I got a chance to check it out. I was convinced that for the £45 and no monthly fee that this "new" game from what I was used to was worth buying. 4 days in and I can say this is worthy of the Elder Scrolls name, maybe not as good as the main series of games butI didn't buy this due to a poor experience with the PC version, but when my friend asked me to pick up his pre-order whilst away I got a chance to check it out. I was convinced that for the £45 and no monthly fee that this "new" game from what I was used to was worth buying. 4 days in and I can say this is worthy of the Elder Scrolls name, maybe not as good as the main series of games but then again I haven't even got to PVP yet… Expand
  16. theredtm
    Jun 13, 2015
    9
    Welcome ( back ) home …
    PS4: brought the game, installed, 15/18 hours of standby for download ( in Italy we have awful connection ) and the story begin… by now I’ve just created the character and passed the first missions.
    First thing: by now graphic is not at the top… but it has that particular TES feeling ! To be honest also the character creation, the beginning, the scavenging, the    Welcome ( back ) home …
    PS4: brought the game, installed, 15/18 hours of standby for download ( in Italy we have awful connection ) and the story begin… by now I’ve just created the character and passed the first missions.

    First thing: by now graphic is not at the top… but it has that particular TES feeling ! To be honest also the character creation, the beginning, the scavenging, the pngs, the situations have that particular TES feeling.

    Reading at some comment I was afraid to find a game that is a TES game only in the name, I play TES game from 2004 with xbox version of Morrowind and I feel really comfortable in this new online episode.

    Combat system is a further evolution of what we’ve seen in Skyrim: dynamic, fast… you can sneak, you can attack, avoid hits and spells, stab, run around the enemy ecc.

    You can easily toggle First and Third person view and you can also adjust the visual of both first and third person… and… FPV is perfect for combat system and for the general feeling. I know that pure RPG fan is a little bit uncomfortable with the first person view and with fast action combat but offer a more immersive game-play.    … Expand
  17. Box0fSunshine
    Jun 13, 2015
    9
    I am having so much fun with this game. It's like 5 games in 1! This is honestly the only game I'll need for the next year. There's so much content! I'm loving the quests so far and there's a lot of lore I'm learning firsthand. I'm so excited to get to explore all the parts of Tamriel we haven't seen in the series yet. I've loved playing Elder Scrolls games since Morrowind and I've lovedI am having so much fun with this game. It's like 5 games in 1! This is honestly the only game I'll need for the next year. There's so much content! I'm loving the quests so far and there's a lot of lore I'm learning firsthand. I'm so excited to get to explore all the parts of Tamriel we haven't seen in the series yet. I've loved playing Elder Scrolls games since Morrowind and I've loved the sense of adventure and exploration. To me, that same sense of adventure is perfectly captured here. I'm definitely going to get lost in this for a while. It's beautiful. The environments, the music... it's all so well done.

    This is just like playing an Elder Scrolls game but your friends are there too! We're already forming new inside jokes and sharing laughs. This is so much fun.

    It's not a perfect 10 though for a couple reasons:

    - It's a little glitchy at the moment and sometimes you get stuck in a loading screen for 10 minutes or more, but this doesn't happen very often and has a lot to do with your internet connection.

    - Third person is really the only way to be in combat and know what's going on unless you're ranged.

    - The quick chat commands should have more commands. Something like some Campaign only ones would be nice too.    … Expand
  18. Arcelis
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    This is THE game I was waiting for since DAOC. This MMO-RPG is very immersing and very well done in all aspects. I guess that very bad criticisms come from teenagers or people who need a high level of assistance, like we can find in GW2. ESO has been designed for mature people who like to use their brain in many ways, especially to build their character skills.
  19. Azrael45324
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    firstly, if you expect the traditional Elder Scroll game then this will not be the game for you, but if you are looking for a fantastic MMO set in the Elder Scrolls universe then I personally believe you will be very happy. I have been a long time fan of Elder Scrolls ever since I first played it back when Oblivion came out. I was excited to be able to play an MMO on my console with myfirstly, if you expect the traditional Elder Scroll game then this will not be the game for you, but if you are looking for a fantastic MMO set in the Elder Scrolls universe then I personally believe you will be very happy. I have been a long time fan of Elder Scrolls ever since I first played it back when Oblivion came out. I was excited to be able to play an MMO on my console with my friends and be able to experience the world of Elder Scrolls in a new way. The graphics, while not mind blowing are decent and the combat is definitely on point in my opinion. The story takes you through one of three factions with certain races being locked off to those factions from the lore of this universe, a nice addition I might add. But if you pre-ordered or buy the Any Race Any Faction upgrade than it all becomes kind of moot. I will say that it is like any other huge game, it has it's issues and downfalls. Now I have only really played the Aldemiri Dominion story line and I was enjoying up until one the missions involves a public area with a certain objective that people enjoy to troll. Essentially making it impossible to progress through the Dominion story line and forcing you to continue doing side quest for the remainder of the time until it is fixed. Another downfall is that leveling seems to take forever, with side quest giving little to no experience it seems. You will quickly run out of quest to do and still be to low of level to take on the next area's enemies without either a group or by taking them down one at a time. But when you are inside...let's say 3 levels of the enemy you can absolutely wreck them in small numbers. Even larger health enemies become less of a threat if you have any ability to use range abilities by simply kiting them around. (kite/kiting-to lore an enemy around an area while dealing damage to them while outside the range that they can do damage to you.) Most of the "world bosses" if its only a single target can be beaten in this fashion. Instances or dungeons can take an absurd amount of time to get into as sometimes you can wait upwards of 2+ hours and still not have a full team. Lastly in my bad section is that until you hit level 10 the game seems slow and monotonous with fetch quests. But after level 10 you can experience the PVP world of Cyridal, which is AMAZING if you have a group of friends to run with. It involves aset amount of time, usually in days, that in that time you fight for your faction to control your bases and castles and elder scrolls while simultaneously fighting to take the enemies bases and forts and elder scrolls. It's a huge tug of war that requires strategy and definitely a reasonable sized force. Thankfully the realm that I play in everyone is up scaled to max level to make it an even playing field, even though higher level characters will definitely be a threat as they have better gear and have had more time to allocate more skill points into passive abilities. I recommend this game to any one who has grown sick of the FPS genre as I have. All and all a solid buy well worth the $60, but don't splurge for the imperial edition imo as it has no real benefit besides unlocking the imperial class.… Expand
  20. BrickCityPsycho
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    Great game! lots of quests to do, lots of exploration, you can make a lot of gold crafting and selling your items in a guild store. Literally hundreds of hours of content. PvP is good.
  21. BlackBear1994
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    Excellent online gameplay and fluid combat. The graphics are what you can really expect from a 2014 MMO and the PVP full of intensity. Love it! While it had a rocky launch it has improved so much and is definitely one of the best MMOs currently out there.
  22. Sammyy06
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    I don't usualy write on this site but this game deserve a much better rating.. People that post negatives reviews are mostly people that was expecting something else. I don't know why because the game was out since a year on PC so everyone can watch gameplay video on youtube before buying this game..

    If you want to kill dragon, buy Skyrim, not TESO.. If you want Witcher 3's graphics,    I don't usualy write on this site but this game deserve a much better rating.. People that post negatives reviews are mostly people that was expecting something else. I don't know why because the game was out since a year on PC so everyone can watch gameplay video on youtube before buying this game..

    If you want to kill dragon, buy Skyrim, not TESO..
    If you want Witcher 3's graphics, buy Witcher 3, not TESO.. (Don't compare the graphics of a single player game to MMO)

    The things is that, TESO is an awesome game on his own. But be aware of what you are buying..

    In my opinion, TESO is one of the best game I've ever played.. The map is ridiculously big, the number of quest is crazy and they all have dept in it (If you listen to dialogue, of course... like every games). If you want to play alone, do it, if you want to play with your friend, do it. You can do whatever you want in this game. I've played Skyrim for more than a year and in my opinion, I will play TESO for a couple of years cause there's so much to do and it's all enjoyable..

    I have never seen a game with so much dept. In my opinion, this game is a GOTY candidate.

    However, all that is only my opinion, my best advice for the future player is go watch gameplay video of that game and make your own opinion. But, If you're a MMO player, I think that you should try this game.    … Expand
  23. RedHoplite
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    I honestly dont understand all the stupid complaining going on! graphics are just beautiful for this size game, game works great every time, and its probably one my favorite elder scroll games ive played in a while...and yes ive played them all putting a good 200 hrs in each one. The music is superb combining and mixing from themes from all the elder scroll games. honestly people why allI honestly dont understand all the stupid complaining going on! graphics are just beautiful for this size game, game works great every time, and its probably one my favorite elder scroll games ive played in a while...and yes ive played them all putting a good 200 hrs in each one. The music is superb combining and mixing from themes from all the elder scroll games. honestly people why all the hate for a superb rpg? graphics aren witcher but that isnt as large nor is it a MMO? great game, awesome rpg and one of the best elder scrolls in my opinion apaart from Skyrim perhaps. definatelly recomended!… Expand
  24. GameSc0ut
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    Why must people give a game a 0 when it has log in problems on opening day? Christ. BF4 had more issues than this, and it's has a MUCH smaller ambition. The game is great, and probably an 8.5. The world is huge, the combat is engaging and entertaining (compared to other mmo's). You actually need to block, roll, dodge, and swing. Endless content with lots of great quests (compared to otherWhy must people give a game a 0 when it has log in problems on opening day? Christ. BF4 had more issues than this, and it's has a MUCH smaller ambition. The game is great, and probably an 8.5. The world is huge, the combat is engaging and entertaining (compared to other mmo's). You actually need to block, roll, dodge, and swing. Endless content with lots of great quests (compared to other mmo's). Some of the side quests can get boring, but the main quest and quest lines for mages guild, fighters guild, etc. are really great for an mmo. You have so many options for each class. I.e. and Dragonknight can be: A ranged fire mage caster, a dual wield dps monster, a sword and board tank CC machine, and more. All because of the way YOU choose to make him. Check it out, the game is poppppppin!… Expand
  25. Hellboundglory6
    Jun 13, 2015
    9
    Great game with tons to do. I've already invested several hours in the game and I have enjoyed all of it. I highly recommend it. It's my first MMORPG.
  26. Shatohin
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    One of the best mmo on the market. Period. And best mmo on the console. Great mix between classic Elder Scrolls and online. Always dreamed about TES with friends.
  27. theShockdaddy
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    First of all my background with MMO's is extensive. From Vanilla WOW, Conan, Guild Wars, Warhammer, Wildstar and the list goes on. Most of come and gone. WOW was the staple that changed MMO's forever and unfortunately for other games is the scale they were judged on. ESO is the first MMO since WOW to give me that feeling of emergence. Like WOW before flying mounts this game seems so vastFirst of all my background with MMO's is extensive. From Vanilla WOW, Conan, Guild Wars, Warhammer, Wildstar and the list goes on. Most of come and gone. WOW was the staple that changed MMO's forever and unfortunately for other games is the scale they were judged on. ESO is the first MMO since WOW to give me that feeling of emergence. Like WOW before flying mounts this game seems so vast and huge. The professions and skill upgrades seem so detailed and takes patience. All the things that made you go oh WOW when you played WOW for the first time. I haven't hit end game yet so I can't compare it but I can say that if you want a very solid story, great mechanics, and the feeling of an infinite World to explore this is the game for you. Oh did I mention they somehow put it all on console? Kudos to Bethesda. You definitely have gotten me hooked.… Expand
  28. Dude_Largepants
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    I can imagine a lot of the frustration (and 0's) this game has gotten on here is because the gamers don't understand the general idea of the game. Yes, it's an Elder Scrolls game, but it's also an MMO. SImply put, this is based on the world that brought us games like Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim, BUT it is not a typical game in the series. So if you're expecting to just rush into theI can imagine a lot of the frustration (and 0's) this game has gotten on here is because the gamers don't understand the general idea of the game. Yes, it's an Elder Scrolls game, but it's also an MMO. SImply put, this is based on the world that brought us games like Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim, BUT it is not a typical game in the series. So if you're expecting to just rush into the game, put in 100 hours of solo play and hit max level you'll be sorely disappointed. It is an MMO so it is implied that you'll need to team up with people quite frequently and tackle the world together.

    The game looks great all things considered and even though there were some login/server issues from the start, the patches have cleared all that up. It's a great game, and it's about time the consoles get a really great ftp MMO.    … Expand
  29. rioht
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    Ignore all the haters who base their review off of the first few hours/day.

    Server issues are gonna happen, its the first week, get over it. That aside, this game is amazing. IF you like elder scrolls, you'll love it. You can play solo all the way through if you choose, but then also have the option to group with friends or randoms. Additonally, the typical MMO mindset of being    Ignore all the haters who base their review off of the first few hours/day.

    Server issues are gonna happen, its the first week, get over it.

    That aside, this game is amazing. IF you like elder scrolls, you'll love it. You can play solo all the way through if you choose, but then also have the option to group with friends or randoms. Additonally, the typical MMO mindset of being funneled into your classtype is gone. If your a mage and want to tank, you can do that. Each class has 3 skill lines that are unique to them, however there are seperate (and accessable to every class) skill likes for EVERY weapon type, armor type, crafting, world, content driven (ledgerman) and story. You have TONS of skills to choose from regardless of your class/playstyle.

    The entire game is voice acted. Imagine having all the voice acting from destiny, rolled into one quest. thats every quest.

    There are also tons of End-Game content that you can do. Most require a group but a solo area is announced to launch this year.

    PVP is crazy good, and far better than the PVP you would experience on the PC. I played since Beta on PC and it NEVER felt this awesome. With the soon to be released Imperial City for PVP, this is only going to get better.

    Again, ignore all the hate and give this game a chance. It is truly amazing and you will not be disappointed. Unless you get pissed off if the server goes down here or there while server issues are resolved at launch ;).

    PROS:
    Tons of content
    Grouping optional
    Fully Voice Acted
    Constant Updates/Content expansions
    Amazing PVP
    Immersive, has that ES feel.
    Full customization of builds.

    CONS:
    No true solo end-game content (yet)
    Minor bugs/issues that maybe could have been resolved prior to launch    … Expand
  30. lee4ster
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    I don't understand why this game is getting such bad reviews. It is brilliant! If you love Skyrim you will love it! I am a massive Elder Scrolls fan but not a big MMO fan, but this game is just incredible! Great graphics, great storyline, it's smooth to play. After the teething issues with the servers it will be even better. Those who are negatively reviewing it, bought it wanting to hate it!
  31. BloodyRandy
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    I'm really enjoying this game. The intro is incredible and the world is packed with players all around. It's the first mmo I've tried on consoles that I feel actually works. It has some really good storylines and a massive world that is unbelievably huge. Graphics are about between Skyrim & Oblivion. The game purposefully tries to look somewhat archaic since it's supposed to be timedI'm really enjoying this game. The intro is incredible and the world is packed with players all around. It's the first mmo I've tried on consoles that I feel actually works. It has some really good storylines and a massive world that is unbelievably huge. Graphics are about between Skyrim & Oblivion. The game purposefully tries to look somewhat archaic since it's supposed to be timed a thousand years before Skyrim. It helps keep the framerate up especailly for an mmo. The game actually runs quite smooth considering. Ultimately it's worth more than the $60 price tag if you're looking for something to play for a while. This couldn't have hit at a better time and it's basically the best thing this summer, give it a try.… Expand
  32. MJKenobi
    Jun 11, 2015
    9
    Happy Days, I am back in Tamriel, or is it Morrowind – who cares? I love this game! It is both Skyrim and Oblivion and all that you know and love and have dedicated a large chunk of your life to but ultimately this is The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited and by golly is it beautiful. It has been so much fun meeting the myriad of characters and taking quests, then completing thoseHappy Days, I am back in Tamriel, or is it Morrowind – who cares? I love this game! It is both Skyrim and Oblivion and all that you know and love and have dedicated a large chunk of your life to but ultimately this is The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited and by golly is it beautiful. It has been so much fun meeting the myriad of characters and taking quests, then completing those quests and discovering new areas with yet more quests. I haven’t done any of the PvP or team missions yet. I haven’t made a friend or friends but I know I will and I can't wait.

    I play on excited knowing that after 10 hours I have barely scratched the surface of this monumental monolith of a game. Who or what the hell is waiting for me just round the corner or over that ridge. What villages and dungeons will I find, what oddity do I see before me? And who will join me on this epic quest?

    Here is a tip, jump off the top of everything; take a huge leap of faith. You will get hurt but you will recover quickly and boy is it fun each and every time. I’m bound to die at some point but I don’t care I can regenerate right where I landed – fantastic!

    If you are a fan of these games don't waste any more time, go buy it - you won't be disappointed. This time it’s an MMORPG so it is busy, new, incredibly exciting and a ton of fun. If you have never played before, take a big leap, jump in, the water is warm and you are most welcome.

    This one is for the gamers – 9/10    … Expand
  33. rsh1990
    Jun 11, 2015
    8
    I'm not going to get caught up in the battling of the zeros and the tens but I do love this game. I read a lot of the reviews for the PC release and I feel like this game fixed a lot of the issues that version had. Playing this game with my friends is one reason I love this game, it is a multiplayer game so it was made to be played with friends, but when my friends can’t play thatI'm not going to get caught up in the battling of the zeros and the tens but I do love this game. I read a lot of the reviews for the PC release and I feel like this game fixed a lot of the issues that version had. Playing this game with my friends is one reason I love this game, it is a multiplayer game so it was made to be played with friends, but when my friends can’t play that doesn't stop me from going on and having a great time exploring the world and doing the missions. I feel like this game works extremely well on consoles but I’m biased because I always preferred a console since I grew up on Nintendo. If you are a fan of the series give this game a shot, it reminds me a lot of Skyrim which by the way if you go look at that game the users gave it a 60% so that shows you how well user ratings can be trusted.… Expand
  34. badgerpoop
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    As a fan of TES III-V, if you go into this expecting Syrim online, you're not going to get that. I've played TES series (hundreds of hours in each one), WoW, Dragon Age Origins and enjoyed them all for different reasons. In my opinion, this game takes elements of all the above listed games and puts them into one, so rightly so, if you're thinking this will just be one of those games, itAs a fan of TES III-V, if you go into this expecting Syrim online, you're not going to get that. I've played TES series (hundreds of hours in each one), WoW, Dragon Age Origins and enjoyed them all for different reasons. In my opinion, this game takes elements of all the above listed games and puts them into one, so rightly so, if you're thinking this will just be one of those games, it won't be. The quests are much more like fetch-quests and reminded me of WoW. Less back story, but that's not always a bad thing. The community in-game is helpful and grouping up with people is very common. My advice to anyone interested in getting this game is to be patient. I could hardly log in the first two days, but today (6/13) I've been able to log in and out without issue. Frame rates are dropping in heavily populated areas, but these are issues to be expected during this young stage of the game on console. Play on and don't worry so much about the highly negative reviews on here. It's like when someone tells you a movie sucks, you go into it expecting much worse. This game is a fun game and will yield many hours and if you're involved in the community and get some of your friends to get into the game too, it will be a positive experience for you.… Expand
  35. 7oxic7omaHawk
    Jun 9, 2015
    8
    You know i've talked to a few of the people on there and they are satisfied with the new ESO, in my opinion its a great game and I thought it was cool a bit hard at first but when you get the basics down its pretty fun.
  36. ReakingHavok
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This is my first review and i am giving this a 10 to help round out the numbers because of all the trolls giving it zeros. Really this game is a 8. No its not the greatest game or mmo ever made. Does it have bugs? yes, Did it just release literally 2 days ago and is having logging problems? yes.....because its a huge MMO. Almost every mmo i have ever played on release had problems and noThis is my first review and i am giving this a 10 to help round out the numbers because of all the trolls giving it zeros. Really this game is a 8. No its not the greatest game or mmo ever made. Does it have bugs? yes, Did it just release literally 2 days ago and is having logging problems? yes.....because its a huge MMO. Almost every mmo i have ever played on release had problems and no amount of stress testing would have had them ready for the thousands upon thousands of people all logging in at the same time. I keep seeing some people complaining about graphics....its a mmo....on console.....its not gonna be 4k. If you want better graphics go get a gaming computer. I have this game on both ps4 and pc and i prefer it on console more than i do pc. If you bought this thinking it wasn't going to be like an mmo and like skyrim knowing it was an mmo, then you are a dumb ass. The elder scrolls lore is there. Decent combat, good graphics, even tho its not subscription based its not pay to win(most important thing), and immersive game play. My only problems with the game and have been since i got it on pc, is that there is no in game auction house.… Expand
  37. zTRIPPYz
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Honestly, the game itself is worth the 60$. There is nothing more you need to buy to "win" or get better equipment. You must grind thou. If you are a fan of any Elder Scrolls game this is a must buy. Even it being an MMO, it still feels like an Elder Scrolls game.
  38. RATTY
    Jun 10, 2015
    8
    hmm where to start, the game is very good as far as mmos are its the only one that has ever gotten me to stay, the combat is fun and you can mix a match skills, the graphics are beautiful when the sun is rising and with the sun light going through the trees, thought the npc models can look plastic at times,

    Now for technical, there are some issues with the game but i haven't seen a game    hmm where to start, the game is very good as far as mmos are its the only one that has ever gotten me to stay, the combat is fun and you can mix a match skills, the graphics are beautiful when the sun is rising and with the sun light going through the trees, thought the npc models can look plastic at times,

    Now for technical, there are some issues with the game but i haven't seen a game breaking bug yet, but my friend had one where enemy mobs would not spawn and had to reboot the game, major cities where new players start out stutter very much meaning the game will freeze for like 2 seconds then continue to run i think its a servers issue and will be addressed in the future.

    Verdict i like it very much and will be sticking with this as my main mmo, Now i must say this if you were expecting Skyrim 2 and was disappointed that its not and was told time and time again that its an mmo you have no one to blame but yourself, and you shouldn't get mad because you wasted 60 bucks, All in all ill give it an 8 out of 10 there is room for improvement but will only get better from here on out.    … Expand
  39. JeopardyLeyton
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    I think some of the lower scored reviews may not have got very far in the game. At first it seemed a bit slow to get going, but once you reach level 10 (still not even that far into the game) it gets crazy and amazing. Teams working together to take over other teams fortresses, building and using siege weapons, giant mad battles and campaigns, enormous maps, amazing graphics. Really notI think some of the lower scored reviews may not have got very far in the game. At first it seemed a bit slow to get going, but once you reach level 10 (still not even that far into the game) it gets crazy and amazing. Teams working together to take over other teams fortresses, building and using siege weapons, giant mad battles and campaigns, enormous maps, amazing graphics. Really not sure why anyone would not like this game, it's everything you could want in a game and more. Amazing achievement.… Expand
  40. Watson17k
    Jun 11, 2015
    9
    Re-reviewing this game as I have been playing nonstop for the past 2 days! This game is epic! It's worthy or calling itself Elder Scrolls online as it is the most non repetitive MMORPG out today. I'm a huge fan of FF XIV ARR, but I would have to say this one takes the dice and I haven't even hit the dungeons yet. The story telling is superb compared to many MMOs out there to this day, theRe-reviewing this game as I have been playing nonstop for the past 2 days! This game is epic! It's worthy or calling itself Elder Scrolls online as it is the most non repetitive MMORPG out today. I'm a huge fan of FF XIV ARR, but I would have to say this one takes the dice and I haven't even hit the dungeons yet. The story telling is superb compared to many MMOs out there to this day, the combat is different from Skyrim, but the style is the same. The map is HUGE, bigger than any Elder Scrolls game to date, I seriously can't stop playing this game and recommend it to any MMORPG player. If you are looking for a game like Witcher 3, Dragon Age, or Fallout, you are may end up disappointed. But, if you love MMORPGs, this game is a game changer.… Expand
  41. mittens
    Jun 10, 2015
    9
    So far only a few hours logged in the game but my initial impressions have been positive. Yes right at midnight there were delays and the server bogged down as 100,000 people tried to log in at the same time. The next morning it was smooth and on day 2, I have had no issues logging in.

    Purchase the game and then play. No monthly game fee/subscription but a PS Plus membership is    So far only a few hours logged in the game but my initial impressions have been positive. Yes right at midnight there were delays and the server bogged down as 100,000 people tried to log in at the same time. The next morning it was smooth and on day 2, I have had no issues logging in.

    Purchase the game and then play. No monthly game fee/subscription but a PS Plus membership is required.

    Now for the game itself, let me start by saying I am a fan of previous Bethesda titles from Daggerfall to Skyrim. This game tries to capture the same feel and I think does a fairly decent job of it. Not everything can be interacted with, but a lot of it can. The initial start to the game was straight forward and ran as a little tutorial to the game. It was not tedious nor did it seem rushed. This covered the basic of interacting with options, combat and level up / skills. Nothing really yet on crafting and once you leave the area, it's more or less you are on your own. I don't mind that as it does leave some mystery of exploration for you.

    The quests have been enjoyable and I haven't had to abandon one yet or got stuck. I've only done solo play and am now level 7. The visuals are decent and sound effects have also been what you would come to expect from the series.

    Please keep in mind the game has changed a ton since the initial negative PC release. Subsequently a lot has been improved (include now the PC version) and I think the release has been alright. Controls for the console are not clumsy and easily access your skills and abilities. Combat is fluid and fun requiring attacks, blocks, stuns, power attacks or rolls. On the console version it allows you to create up to 8 characters.

    I think a lot of the negative reviews are from people who perhaps have not actually played the console version and are just lambasting it because they are still bitter from a poor pc release? Is this game a 10? Well to me it would have been an 8.5 but I rounded up to a 9 for the metacritic scale. I'm really enjoying it solo, your mileage may vary.

    If you like MMOs and enjoyed Oblivion / Skyrim then you should do yourself a favour and pick this title up.    … Expand
  42. evilsmile
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    So far love this game way better then WoW i like the voice chat and map is huge love the game i only expect even better things cant wait to lvl up to 50
  43. flamespeak
    Jun 10, 2015
    8
    The Elder Scrolls online is a damn fine MMO game. Your options are limited compared to a vanilla Elder Scrolls title with your abilities being locked into your class choice, however, the first person exploration and questing mechanic from the stand alone titles is in full force. Graphically it is weaker than a typical title of the current generation of gaming, however, it is still prettyThe Elder Scrolls online is a damn fine MMO game. Your options are limited compared to a vanilla Elder Scrolls title with your abilities being locked into your class choice, however, the first person exploration and questing mechanic from the stand alone titles is in full force. Graphically it is weaker than a typical title of the current generation of gaming, however, it is still pretty and the visuals are all fitting for the content. The voice over work is hit or miss but at least everybody HAS voice overs instead of only key characters with walls of text for the npc like in most MMOs these days. The crafting system is well done and a all of them offer clear benefits, even a humble chef can whip up meals with pretty hefty buffs to health, stamina, and magicka (both base values and regeneration rates) that last for a long time (over half and hour).
    There are a few technical issues that plague the game though. The frames per second will drop on ocassion in some of the busier home worlds (very rarely when out questing though), there is a problem with the log-in feature where it will show you only have 1 second to wait in the queue to go online to play but the actual wait time is actually closer to ten minutes. I understand being stingy with weapon drops but playing for four hours before I find a basic one-handed weapon and shield is a bit silly, unless I just opt to steal them (which I won't do because I am champion for good). The player base also needs to rethink how to play the title being used to solo adventures, many don't know to let the tank be a tank and take some damage and taunt enemies while they pepper them with magic and bows AFTER the tank go aggro instead of relying on that every so tempting first strike and get smashed as a result for pulling in a major baddie too fast.. On the whole though, this is the only MMO that has held my attention for over 10 hours, and that is saying a whole lot. Especially when, even as I type this, I want to go play some more and explore the vast world of Tamriel.

    I highly recommend the game if you are looking for a large open world RPG with loads of friends to join in on the fun, but it still has a ways to go before I could see it getting a 10/10 because of the technical issues present.    … Expand
  44. Achmare
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    I have played Elder Scrolls game since number 1. I went into this game with the knowledge that this game will not be anything like a single player game.

    This game is a different kettle of fish, some of the reviews on here are awful. Yes graphics are mmo standard, so do not expect the witcher 3 style graphics. There are plenty of bugs, the game has been out a year overall and 2 days    I have played Elder Scrolls game since number 1. I went into this game with the knowledge that this game will not be anything like a single player game.

    This game is a different kettle of fish, some of the reviews on here are awful. Yes graphics are mmo standard, so do not expect the witcher 3 style graphics. There are plenty of bugs, the game has been out a year overall and 2 days console which is like baby teething problems.

    This game is like Ultima Online, very addictive and fun. The company has been very smart and took ideas from all types of mmos. For example, lotro crafting system, GW2 wvw pvp system....... The game is like marmite you either hate it or love it. If you are an adult and a old school role playing gamer, and miss the old style games kings field, eye of the beholder then give it a go.    … Expand
  45. Mashille
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This game is a very well done mixture of normal Elder Scrolls games with an MMO. The world is beautiful with great open expanses with, probably, the best lighting system I have ever seen in a game. The combat is Dynamic and skill based which involves movement and is very well done and extremely fun and addictive. ALL characters are fully voiced and all have their own story to tell withThis game is a very well done mixture of normal Elder Scrolls games with an MMO. The world is beautiful with great open expanses with, probably, the best lighting system I have ever seen in a game. The combat is Dynamic and skill based which involves movement and is very well done and extremely fun and addictive. ALL characters are fully voiced and all have their own story to tell with some great detail in quests, caves and dungeons. A very good community. End game dungeons and raids are very good for MMO players to enjoy with a massive amount of content. Over 300 hours easily.

    Although the game is not like it's predecessors and single player elder scrolls games ti still has the feel of one. being able to go into first person with vast open zones. Although there is not as much freedom in exploration as in Skyrim, it is still very good and rewarding.

    The 'Skill' system is one of the best I have seen in any MMO with the freedom to use any weapon or armor with any class. Classes are also very open and free but all players still have access to deep and meaningful charterer progression.

    The graphics are not as good as 'Next Gen' games but that is due to it being an MMO and for MMO standards the graphics are amazing. Especially when you think about the 200 Vs 200 PvP battles and sieges which are awesome.

    Another great mechanic is the phasing which makes you feel as if you are actually making a difference to the world you are in. A good example of this would be A quest where A city had been overtaken by werewolves and I had to complete an attack to drive them out. After I finished the quest all the werewolves were gone and the city was filled with friendly NPC's.

    Questing is very good with meaningful decisions that can really make you think. Most quest progression is shared although not all quest progression is shared so at some points your group members will be separated from you until they get to the same point in the quest. However this does not take away from the greatness of the game. The main story is engaging with interesting characters and fun missions.

    Overall the game is definitely worth a buy for most people and is definitely worth a buy.    … Expand
  46. flexcapacitr
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Best game out there next to The Witcher. Just play it..level to 50 & see for yourself. The negative comments are beyond stupid. IF YOU have bad bandwidth your game experience will be crap. Some people are not smart enough to figure that fact out. Slightly buggy in town with many players compressed into one area, but aside from that top notch. Will re-review when I hit 50 and startBest game out there next to The Witcher. Just play it..level to 50 & see for yourself. The negative comments are beyond stupid. IF YOU have bad bandwidth your game experience will be crap. Some people are not smart enough to figure that fact out. Slightly buggy in town with many players compressed into one area, but aside from that top notch. Will re-review when I hit 50 and start raiding. But so far this game is living large.… Expand
  47. bcdserra
    Jun 11, 2015
    9
    It appears that the scores on this review page are a direct reflection of the users intellect. Example with "How can you claim 600hrs of gameplay on RELEASE DAY" and a guy giving 0 because he doesn't like following arrows....One can be explained and one has a very simple solution, if you don't know then by all means, give this game a low score too.
  48. mthoun
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Nothing totally groundbreaking or revolutionary... but I can't stop playing it. Controller feel natural. Is it perfect? No. It's pretty fun so far and that's the bottom line.
  49. beegie_b
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    So after putting in 30h since release and making it up to level 25, I have to say, this game is very good.

    When playing alone, this really does feel like an Elder Scrolls game with some MMO touches. You can get lost in exploring the world, looting, stealing, and all that good stuff you know and love from previous ES games. The skill system is a hybrid of experience gain from killing /    So after putting in 30h since release and making it up to level 25, I have to say, this game is very good.

    When playing alone, this really does feel like an Elder Scrolls game with some MMO touches. You can get lost in exploring the world, looting, stealing, and all that good stuff you know and love from previous ES games. The skill system is a hybrid of experience gain from killing / questing and the ES system of 'use whatever you want to get better at it'.

    The ability to swap weapons at lvl 15 to gain an alternate action bar allows for some insanely deep character customization (there are a TONNE of skills you can branch out on). It kind of makes my head spin there's so much to keep track of. In fact, I enjoy this system significantly more than Skyrim's 'favourite item' menu that broke immersion and paused the game each time you wanted to swap weapons. Now weapon / skill swapping happens at a touch of a button.

    The MMO aspects of the game are also nice. Grouping with friends and randoms has been very easy for me. Guilds, and guild stores are great for supporting an in game economy, and we've already made a good chunk of gold setting up a guild store for our guild.

    I am also fond of the voice chat they implemented in the game. Yes, area chat can sometime be annoying, but on the other hand, you can encounter some very humorous situations out in the wild. It really feels like a living, breathing world when you run into two human players arguing amongst each other about who should keep a certain quest reward. But if that's not for you, just back out of the channel to ignore random players.

    There is also guild chat (so the entire guild can communicate), separate channels for higher tier guild members, as well as group chat. Basically boiling down to: if you need to get in touch with someone via voice chat, you can... easily, and quickly.

    The dungeons have been a blast, but I've only done 3 out of the 6 I've found so far, there are 3-4 bosses per dungeon, a dungeon quest, some puzzles, as well as all that good loot.

    I also love that the Crown Store isn't pay-to-win. The crown store is primarily for cosmetics and game augments (so you can play any race with any faction). This is excellent. The people who want to play for free can without fear of pay-to-win.

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    But it's not all good, peak times in North america have had some server issues these past few days (between 8pm-12pm EST). This can definitely ruin the experience for players, and is always an inherit risk taken when buying an online only game. So the game is going to lose some points in the review score because of the server issues during peak hours.

    Some of the quests I've done have also been pretty boring. As a running joke in our guild we say: "go to the white arrow, hit X until you can't hit X anymore, go to the next white arrow". That's basically what a lot of quests come down to. But, on the other hand, there are some very good quests in this game that I won't spoil. They involve solving puzzles, and some even makes you do some algebra which I enjoyed. Overall I would say the questing in the game is Average.

    This game is easily a 8/10. With a few tweaks and bug fixes, it can easily become the best MMO for consoles.

    Don't pay attention to all those 0 reviews. If you actually read them, you realize that they're not constructive, provide little actual information about the game, or is coming from a PC fanboy who is salty that ESO is actually a better game on console than PC.    … Expand
  50. BlksoldierX
    Jun 9, 2015
    9
    The best MMO on PS4. People need to understand that this is not trying to be Skyrim 2/online. It's an ES game, and for long time fans of the series there is plenty to enjoy.
  51. Dominoid73
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Here's what you really need to know as there is still an undercurrent of people trying to undermine this game. Go to the Playstation Store. ESOTU is averaging 5 stars by people who have actually bought and played the game. Got to the XBox store where it is averaging 4.5 stars from people who have bought and played the game. Seeing a pattern yet?
  52. dajuice
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Amazing! So much content to play, land mass is absolutely huge, so many dungeons & quests to do and play. Playing this after playing Destiny...LOL...proves how much Bungie is ripping people off with providing so little to do and play. The sheer size of the things to do and play is amazing. This is the way ALL games need to be created. Bethesda has outdone themselves & brought hope backAmazing! So much content to play, land mass is absolutely huge, so many dungeons & quests to do and play. Playing this after playing Destiny...LOL...proves how much Bungie is ripping people off with providing so little to do and play. The sheer size of the things to do and play is amazing. This is the way ALL games need to be created. Bethesda has outdone themselves & brought hope back to gaming. When the status quo is provide little and charge a a high price is WRONG. Hats off to Bethesda for this type of amazing quality. This reminds me of WOW back in the day (2004), how much there is to do...hours pass in real time because you become engrossed in the game. 10/10 no joke.Thanks for bringing real gaming back into the fold!… Expand
  53. Omaraloro
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    I do not understand all the hate for this game. Having played both the PC and PS4 version, I'm obviously a fan, so I'll just hit some of the things that I think work better on console or just aren't there on PC.

    Voice chat - makes communication with group members and those around you very easy. Controller support - While you can play on PC with a controller, support is not native.    I do not understand all the hate for this game. Having played both the PC and PS4 version, I'm obviously a fan, so I'll just hit some of the things that I think work better on console or just aren't there on PC.

    Voice chat - makes communication with group members and those around you very easy.

    Controller support - While you can play on PC with a controller, support is not native. There are some things made much easier with native controller support, like lockpicking. Having the rumble go off when you need to release the button on the pins feels incredibly natural.

    No mods - I'm one of those who feel that the exploratory nature of the game is more rewarding without mods that pinpoint exactly where each skyshard and lore book is. The sight of the skyshard light is much more exciting when you see it on your own without knowing exactly where to head to find it.

    All in all, I've spent many enjoyable hours in this game and will definitely be spending many more in the future. I highly recommend picking it up.    … Expand
  54. aerionmagnus
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Great game. Solid story, great combat. The game features around 600 hours of content if you don't rush it and take your time to explore. And then there's also PvP. It is no doubt one of the best and the biggest MMO games to-date.

    Bumpy launch will be fixed guys. Have patience! :)
  55. DarkForceGod
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Its a good game. Great with friends. Lots to do and explore. Looks good, minor bugs here and there but thats normal on any game of this size. I recommend playing it with friends or people you meet along the way, its an online game after all. Enjoy and dont listen to the trolls giving it 0 score and bad reviews like 0 too. that is stupid.
  56. hoppypoppy1
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Ok, I already wrote a review a few days after the release of the game. This a new review talking about how I feel about it now. I just passed level 50 and I have to say I freakin' love this game! You can literally explore the maps for hours and still not be even half way done with your factions area. Each town, dungeon, cave, etc. has it's very own little mini-story that instantly get youOk, I already wrote a review a few days after the release of the game. This a new review talking about how I feel about it now. I just passed level 50 and I have to say I freakin' love this game! You can literally explore the maps for hours and still not be even half way done with your factions area. Each town, dungeon, cave, etc. has it's very own little mini-story that instantly get you hooked! I cannot stop playing this game! If you're expecting a game like Elder Scrolls: Skyrim then you will be grossly surprised at this game. Think of WoW or Guild Wars and combine it with the Elder Scrolls lore, scenery, and just overall background. I cannot begin to explain how nostalgic I become exploring Morrowind, Cyradil, a little bit of Daggerfall (My main character's an Ebonheart Pact faction member. I have not explored much of the other areas yet.) If you want a new game to get completely lost in, this is it! It has decent enough graphics that don't disappoint but don't quite impress. But graphics never make the game. It's the game play that has a bigger influence, and wow! The game play in this game is phenomenal. Lots of attacks and active abilities that let you play how you play best. Whether it be a Templar build with sword and shield or a sorcerer with staff or any of the above! Great game, would recommend to any fan of ES or MMO's!… Expand
  57. vcca15
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Wow, after all the hate I seen when the game dropped on PC, all I can say is either the game has changed completely or they was playing a different game, awesome MMO with the elder scrolls lore, what more could you ask for, of course there will be launch bugs, those are being worked out.
  58. Tanikaze
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Great MMO with tons of well-written quests and a huge world to explore! Thanks to PC betatesters it has none of the old bugs during questing, there's a better ''voice'' system than on PC, and finally it has the best graphics among MMOs.
    Endgame is going to be expanded with new maps, new raids, and it's not only a GRIND like in old MMOs...but a challenge!
  59. frashed
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    I'm just trying to balance all the unfair 0 reviews. Sounds like there are a lot of gamers still hurt by the PC release. I'm a PC gamer my self but waited to get this on console. Doesn't break any new ground as far as MMO's go but it's a blast playing an MMO on console compared to PC (I've played my fair share of GW2). By rating this a 0 you're simply not being objective.
  60. neropx
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Pretty fun game and worth playing if you're in to MMO's. I enjoy every part of this game. Not sure what the haters expect from an MMO and comparing it to the likes of skyrim (which is a single player game) is a bit stupid but gamers these days love to hate on games so hate is expected. Don't let them put you off.
  61. RudolfFranze
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Funch i do agree but maybe a little twist will disagree! I personally like the game but somtimes i dont.. But mostly i do.. The game will maybe hate you, but you have to respect it then it will love you.. On how it looked i must say im really hooked.. The birds are awesome, but the dogs can be some evil bastards.. I do recommend this game for those got some balls left.. I am having a funFunch i do agree but maybe a little twist will disagree! I personally like the game but somtimes i dont.. But mostly i do.. The game will maybe hate you, but you have to respect it then it will love you.. On how it looked i must say im really hooked.. The birds are awesome, but the dogs can be some evil bastards.. I do recommend this game for those got some balls left.. I am having a fun time with my cat man, he looks like a tiger ! I have a lizzard pet called George, but i dont like that name, so i might go for Willys.. Do not hesitate guys, buy the game and have a blast.. I like the fact that i can fish..… Expand
  62. Neizir
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    ESO is undoubtedly the best MMO on console right now. With a huge, gorgeous world, hundreds of quests and downright awesome PvP battles, it's hard not to pick up ESO if you're an MMO fan or an Elder Scrolls fan.
  63. Dalogan72
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Amazing, well done. Extremely nice, good graphics, the movements is just unbeatable. I have played the PC version for months and in P4 is game is just as good. The game is for single and multi players, the gamer actually can choose how to play, single or multiplayer. Extremely fun game to play with friends, one thing that is just horrible would be voice chat over zone, some guys have noAmazing, well done. Extremely nice, good graphics, the movements is just unbeatable. I have played the PC version for months and in P4 is game is just as good. The game is for single and multi players, the gamer actually can choose how to play, single or multiplayer. Extremely fun game to play with friends, one thing that is just horrible would be voice chat over zone, some guys have no manners, it is not the game's fault but they should remove it, after all people sucks.… Expand
  64. Funch
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Wooow the orcs are really, really cool! I becomes very happy in my shoes!! Dont deny it party people, there is a true og respektive fact in the sceletone flag, without a CoD frag, and it is good, you always feel like - being in the hood
  65. Captiosus
    Jun 11, 2015
    5
    I knew, from prior reviews of the original PC version and from word of mouth of friends who played the PC version at launch, that TESO was a very love-it-or-hate-it kind of game. I've played MMOs for more years than I care to admit so I figured I would at least give it a try when the console version came out, especially since I like the Elder Scrolls franchise. The short summary is: II knew, from prior reviews of the original PC version and from word of mouth of friends who played the PC version at launch, that TESO was a very love-it-or-hate-it kind of game. I've played MMOs for more years than I care to admit so I figured I would at least give it a try when the console version came out, especially since I like the Elder Scrolls franchise. The short summary is: I should have listened to my PC playing friends who told me to take a pass...

    I had really hoped Zenimax had learned from the months of the PC version and addressed the key shortcomings of the game but, sadly, they really did not. The biggest shortcoming of all is the fact that the game is a tedious slog. I don't mean that in the "the game devolves into a grind" sense because all MMOs fall victim to that. I mean this game is tedious from the word go. You spend more time reading or listening to voice overs than questing. A fetch quest might take a minute or two to complete but entails several minutes of dialog before AND after. It ruins any kind of natural flow the old Elder Scrolls series used to have. I don't mind only being able to roam level appropriate areas as they're sufficiently big enough to not feel limiting, but the standard of "find NPC, read tons of quest text, do fetch quest, return to NPC, read tons more quest text" just doesn't fit the old Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim molds very well.

    Graphically the game just looks dated on PS4. Lots of muddled textures, lots of pop in, frame drops, screen stutter, and jagged edges. I won't say it looks like a PS3 game because it would look a LOT worse on the PS3 but I will say it definitely doesn't look great. The gameplay is kind of a hybrid of Elder Scrolls and action RPGs where you can buy lots of different talents (as you level) but can only equip a limited number in your action bar. It works, most of the time, but feels a bit clunky compared to games which use similar face-button action functions (e.g. Diablo).

    So far the story is passable (I'll include my class/race/level/faction at time of typing at the end of the review for reference) but it feels like they're trying to shove too much stuff into one package. As a result, story arcs often feel like meaningless leveling filler to get players into new areas. Maybe they'll all connect later down the line, but I have my doubts.

    Music is, as always, amazing and sets a great tone. As do sound effects. It's just a shame those effects are tied to such mediocre graphics and clumsy gameplay. The good news is the Crown Store appears to be very well thought out and is, in fact, ENTIRELY cosmetic items that don't create a pay to win situation.

    Ultimately, while I like the Elder Scrolls franchise, I find myself ACTUALLY yawning most of the time I'm playing the game because the down time is too frequent and the action simply isn't that fulfilling. Exploration isn't rewarded nearly as much as it is in the main Elder Scrolls franchise and crafting is a shell of what it once was. The social aspects are clumsy on the consoles and area voice chat leaves a LOT to be desired.

    Since it's buy-to-play, I'll continue playing off and on but I can't see this being something I'd get into like other MMOs. I have no motivation to really care much about Tamriel or its fate. Certainly not enough motivation to ever spend real money on Crowns for the game. I'd strongly advice giving this a solid rental before dropping the $60 on it to see if it's something you could see yourself playing for the hundreds of hours they're going to want you to invest.

    (Character info at time of typing: Level 13 Khajiit Sorcerer of the Aldmari Dominion)    … Expand
  66. Bobbytheb
    Jun 9, 2015
    5
    I was a little hesitant to buy the game after hearing about the terrible launch it had on PC. But I heard several people tell me that it's like an entirely new game now and that it's great! So I caved in and decided to get it. So far I'm very disappointed in it. The game doesn't run very smoothly right now, you'll notice lots of tears, frame rate drops, and very poor hit detectionI was a little hesitant to buy the game after hearing about the terrible launch it had on PC. But I heard several people tell me that it's like an entirely new game now and that it's great! So I caved in and decided to get it. So far I'm very disappointed in it. The game doesn't run very smoothly right now, you'll notice lots of tears, frame rate drops, and very poor hit detection while in combat. The quests are incredibly dull, there is poor voice acting, and some pathetic dialogue. I found myself just skipping all the dialogue because of how uninteresting it was. You'd spend 5-10 minutes talking just to go out on a 2 minute fetch quest that wraps up the mission. I've played for about 5 hours now and still have yet to do a quest that was actually interesting. As of right now I seriously do regret buying the game. I'll spend a few more hours to see if it improves at all, otherwise I'm just going to trade it in.… Expand
  67. cargUlet
    Jun 10, 2015
    5
    The story is regular, not epic. Graphically is a ps3 game, with 20-25 fps max. Frequent fps drops to 10-15 fps.
    Voices for npcs are boring and flat.
    The game in general is ok, but only because of the lack of games in this "new generation".
  68. JoshLuck1995
    Jun 9, 2015
    4
    Got this through today, the update took about 40 minutes, it all depends on your internet service, thats nothing to do with the dev.

    But for the game it self, it is poor, i really love the elder scrolls series and i think thats what the problem is, i just doesnt feel like a elder scrolls game therefore producing a feeling of dissapointment, so i tried to look past that and see it for    Got this through today, the update took about 40 minutes, it all depends on your internet service, thats nothing to do with the dev.

    But for the game it self, it is poor, i really love the elder scrolls series and i think thats what the problem is, i just doesnt feel like a elder scrolls game therefore producing a feeling of dissapointment, so i tried to look past that and see it for what it is but it still feels like a let down, the story so far is pretty pants, the gameplay is boring, and it comes across as complete chaos when it comes to interaction with real world players, its just complete chaos, people running about like headless chickens, trying to tea bag you, starting fights with guards who then start on you.

    I now have an issue where i am in Daggerfall and a real world player started a fight with a guard and the guard then attacked me and it placed a bounty on my head as it thought i was the criminal, this was early into the game. it just all feels so chaotic. No structure or enjoyment so far what so ever.    … Expand
  69. CaptnObvious
    Jun 9, 2015
    5
    Less a review and more an observation, but there's something wrong with the user review system when 1 of the top ten reviews is telling you guys there's 600 hours of content on RELEASE DAY. Thank you for the honest review, traveler from the future.
  70. Headcrusher
    Jun 9, 2015
    1
    Based on Skyrim and other Elder Scrols games over the years I pre- purchased this. I always thought the only thing missing in previous games was co-op play - After being unable to log in the first night I finally got online today and played for a little bit and now I wish I had not bought the online version so I could sell it back to the store and get at least part of my money back - TalkBased on Skyrim and other Elder Scrols games over the years I pre- purchased this. I always thought the only thing missing in previous games was co-op play - After being unable to log in the first night I finally got online today and played for a little bit and now I wish I had not bought the online version so I could sell it back to the store and get at least part of my money back - Talk about cheesy - Granted I didn't play long because it was so bad I felt cheated so I only got to level 3 but I've got better things to do than play cartoony games with idiots yapping through their microphones. - the entire thing feels cheesy including the combat - If you're around 8 - 10 years old you might like it.… Expand
  71. Wraithe1
    Aug 25, 2015
    8
    I've never seen this many fake prop up reviews in my life. Two lines of comment, and each one targeting a different marketable aspect. All written with the same cheesy, gratuitous writing style....pathetic.

    Anyway, I generally have liked most of my experience with this game. The graphics, scale, and game mechanics have all been better than expected for me. There is the occasional boss    I've never seen this many fake prop up reviews in my life. Two lines of comment, and each one targeting a different marketable aspect. All written with the same cheesy, gratuitous writing style....pathetic.

    Anyway, I generally have liked most of my experience with this game. The graphics, scale, and game mechanics have all been better than expected for me. There is the occasional boss that doesn't want to spawn, and every now and again you can't get the the usable item promp to appear to open a door, or manipulate an item so you have to re-log, but overall its been a pretty bug-free experience for me. I've been moderately hooked for well over a month now. The only part that really bothers me is that all the quests seem to be localized to their immediate areas and there isn't much challenge to them. The veteran level dungeons are a different story all-together though. Their difficulty has kept my interest along with the massive variety of crafting options. Not the best MMO I've ever played, but quite enjoyable. Solid 8! Might be a 9 if they can figure a way to keep the potty-mouth losers off their mics in the major hubs. My kids will not play this game. A worthy purchase for adults.    … Expand
  72. Zenzukai
    Sep 29, 2015
    3
    Tonnes of bugs, crashes, freezes, lock ups, loading screens, missing items, missing quest targets. This is the best Zenimax can do 2 years after release. Seriously all the top ratings are fan boys without any critical merit.
  73. Dukemang
    Feb 13, 2016
    6
    Elder Scrolls Online really left me disappointed when I first purchased this. I originally played it on PC (didn't like it then), but I bought it for my PS4 thinking they might have fixed the issues I had with it onto console possibly. Sadly, nothing really changed. The main quests are quite bland and it doesn't give you that "elder scrolls feel" to it, if you catch what I'm saying.Elder Scrolls Online really left me disappointed when I first purchased this. I originally played it on PC (didn't like it then), but I bought it for my PS4 thinking they might have fixed the issues I had with it onto console possibly. Sadly, nothing really changed. The main quests are quite bland and it doesn't give you that "elder scrolls feel" to it, if you catch what I'm saying. Obviously, Bethesda was tackling something they haven't done before, which is making a successful MMO, and they just couldn't get it all down. Aesthetically the game is great, but it's gameplay is honestly boring and the story didn't really stick to me. I'm sure if you're a huge MMO or Elder Scrolls fan you might enjoy this, but I would say it isn't worth buying.… Expand
  74. PBandJTesting
    Jul 6, 2015
    8
    This game is full of gameplay you'd still expect from Elder Scrolls. Tamriel is a great game with lots of upgrades and entertainment for multiplayer online. There's a few bugs and repetitive elements, but still lots of fun. Definitely a game anyone would enjoy.
  75. CraigEchols
    May 18, 2017
    7
    I really wanted to like this game more. Especially since I'm torn between it and Neverwinter. I am a big fan of Bethesda and admire the effort they put into their games, but I think the struggled a bit with this one.

    For starters, it is a good MMORPG and the number of subscriptions will agree with that. The world is HUGE and there is lots to do. If you have played any of Bethesda's open    I really wanted to like this game more. Especially since I'm torn between it and Neverwinter. I am a big fan of Bethesda and admire the effort they put into their games, but I think the struggled a bit with this one.

    For starters, it is a good MMORPG and the number of subscriptions will agree with that. The world is HUGE and there is lots to do. If you have played any of Bethesda's open world titles, you will transition very easily. This game also has some of the best dungeons I have played in since FFXIV. The enemies are a bit too predictable, but they provide a nice challenge. Everything you'd expect from a MMORPG is done here. Weapons, dungeons, lore, content, etc. Its all done very well. The combat also in line with the other Elder Scrolls games so that also made for an easy transition. While their is a bit of lag, its not inhibiting in any way and the world is beautiful and for the most part really smooth.

    For the bad news though, the real issue is it feels like an open world game more than an MMORPG. While the number of subscribers is high, the overall social level is pretty low. I think the lack of a chat bar really hurts this game in that regard in that you can't really tell some of the players from NPCs. When I play, I feel like I'm genuinely on my own unless I am doing something social, such as a dungeon or a group effect activity. i'd like to try to engage players, but unless they have headphones, it really doesn't work out and not every player is comfortable with headphones.

    Another problem as someone before mentioned, it can be really boring. If not the cut and paste fetch quests, the time it takes to get to them. One fetch quest leads to about 3 and those three lead to 3 more and so on. This wouldn't be so bad were it not for the lack of social interaction in the game because you could conquer it with other players, but that's where it starts to feel like a open world game again.

    I'm not much for PvP so I won't get into that. I prefer to have a comradery with my fellow players and this game left me a bit wanting in that. It really should be called Elder Scrolls IV.5: Tamriel. I'm willing to wait for the Morrowind expansion to see if there is any drastic change.    … Expand
  76. Drizzt225
    Jul 19, 2015
    8
    First, lets get a few things straight: This is not Skyrim. If you cannot review this game without giving it negative marks because you are comparing it to Skyrim, then you shouldn't be reviewing this game. If you don't like online games(this is for you Lazlo21), then don't write a review of a game called The Elder Scrolls Online. Thats like writing a review on a football game but you don'tFirst, lets get a few things straight: This is not Skyrim. If you cannot review this game without giving it negative marks because you are comparing it to Skyrim, then you shouldn't be reviewing this game. If you don't like online games(this is for you Lazlo21), then don't write a review of a game called The Elder Scrolls Online. Thats like writing a review on a football game but you don't like football. If you don't understand what the term MMORPG means, then don't write a negative review on this game (this is for you Reieto). You people sound stupid comparing this game to another game in another genre. Yes, i played Skyrim...awesome game in its own right. But Skyrim is not a MMO, just like ESO is not a single player game. Also, Skyrim was not online, so all these complaints about graphics and feel of the game, you didn't play Skyrim on a server with others sharing your world. So graphics were not gonna be strained by outside sources. Duh!! Now, back to review:

    This game by far is the best looking MMORPG on PS4. DC Universe does not look this good, FFXIV doesn't have the amount of detain this game has. I can literally sit in one place and watch the sun rise and set, watch weather gradually change from sunny to overcast to raining/storming, watching clouds roll across the sky. Environment looks amazing, especially compared to other MMO's out on PS4. (Skyrim is not an MMO, stop comparing this game to that game). The lighting is superb, character designs are very good, and its completely voice-acted. How many other MMO can say that?

    The story is good as well, but what I like about the storytelling and the quest that many other MMO's(looking at you FFXIV) don't accomplish is the feeling that your choices changes part of the story and the landscape of the game. I have a choice, do I save the spirits of a town from eternal damnation, but in doing so allow the town to be a danger to the living(monsters and such inhabit the town), or do I allow the spirits no rest, which prevents other demons and monsters from staying, making the town safe for travelers. You don't get that in other MMO now. I feel like my choices matter, as though I'm living in the game world, not just following a story that Im just along for the ride.

    Gameplay is good. It could be better, but it works for this game. I've played other MMO where you just select a rotation of skills and spam them all day. This game is more action-oriented but there is still more strategy and customization in you character than the other big MMO RPG out. The fact I can have my mage wear full body armor or have my tank rocking a bow, the roles aren't determined by the race and weapon equipped more so than how you build your character and what skills you have equipped.

    The world is huge, the amount of things to do is enormous, and its fun. And its free. I get more from this game as a free sub than I get paying 14.99/month for FFXIV. Based on that, this game gets a 8/10    … Expand
  77. sefrabu
    Sep 15, 2016
    6
    Like most of the disappointed players I expected something more Skyrimish and less mmoish. There's a good deal of storytelling, and the music is great, but the gameplay is utterly boring, and the graphics don't impress that much. Stay away if you expect an Elder Scrolls game. If you're a fan of the series, grab a discount like I did, it's actually worth a few bucks - but not more.
  78. Optimus-Prime
    Jun 28, 2015
    7
    I have spent over a 100 hours in this game so far and I am thoroughly enjoying it! The best thing about the game in my opinion is the PvP, I have never played anything like it and playing with friends just makes it all better. DO NOT go into this game thinking its skyrim online otherwise you will just be disappointed. Instead, think of it as a new MMO on consoles and keep an open mind. TheI have spent over a 100 hours in this game so far and I am thoroughly enjoying it! The best thing about the game in my opinion is the PvP, I have never played anything like it and playing with friends just makes it all better. DO NOT go into this game thinking its skyrim online otherwise you will just be disappointed. Instead, think of it as a new MMO on consoles and keep an open mind. The graphics are nothing special but each area is huge and the variety of scenery makes questing interesting although some side quests may feel repetitive at times. The lore is detailed and voice acting makes quests a little more interesting than other MMOs ive played and taking the time to read a few of the details does give some perspective to my characters role in the grand scale of the game. The class system really does shine in this game as I never feel limited to a specific role and working out which skills and loot best suits my playstyle is a joy. This game would get a 8/10 from me if it wasnt for the awful server issues. I understand most MMO can have this problem shortly after launch so hopefully it will be sorted but nothing breaks immersion more than staring at a loading screen for 20 minutes when all you want to do is get right back into the action then you get kicked to the title screen, not acceptable. Good game with huge amounts of content at a reasonable price, unlike most games on the market today, that can appeal to all sorts of players.… Expand
  79. summattosay
    Jul 9, 2015
    9
    There were 2 games that I wanted when I bought my PS4, Destiny and Elder Scrolls Online, so I was disappointed when Elder Scrolls came out on the PC but not consoles. I bought it on PC anyway and absolutely hated it. Then it came out on the PS4 and I thought I'd leave it alone, but I didn't, I bought it. Quietly. Without letting anyone know. In case it was still a pile of **** It wasn't.There were 2 games that I wanted when I bought my PS4, Destiny and Elder Scrolls Online, so I was disappointed when Elder Scrolls came out on the PC but not consoles. I bought it on PC anyway and absolutely hated it. Then it came out on the PS4 and I thought I'd leave it alone, but I didn't, I bought it. Quietly. Without letting anyone know. In case it was still a pile of **** It wasn't. It began the same way, in the same area but once I was lose in Tamriel the real fun began. This was what I was expecting last year! A fun experience set in the Elder Scrolls Universe. I was a third of the way through the Witcher 3 when I bought this. Sadly Geralt can wait. I love this game. The quests that lure you in, the voice acting, the music, the graphics, the distant hills and mountains that you can walk to, the crafting, the enchanting, the "feeling" of power in the magic strikes, the plots. I haven't even begun with the PVP or specialised in a guild tree or any of that yet. This is just a great piece of entertainment that takes you along for the ride. And unlike Destiny, I don't have to do the same thing over and over and over again. Any undecideds out there, jump in it's awesome. (I'm actually considering taking out the ESO Plus subscription I like it that much). Love the references to all the other Elder Scrolls areas, that are so familiar from playing the other games, love the lore, the books, the hints to the hidden treasures...I could go on. I thought FF14 ARR was good, this, is even better as far as I'm concerned. Can't wait to get back to Ebonheart.… Expand
  80. SyrusMatrix
    Sep 18, 2015
    5
    While the game play was fun, it got old extremely quick. The story was just absolutely dull. Nothing like a real Elder Scrolls game. I had a hard time even getting to the end-game because the questing becomes so monotonous that I could barely stand to start a new map and just run to 50 different little things, do one or two quests and move on. Eventually, you just stop caring...
  81. Mikeybignostril
    Feb 14, 2016
    1
    Hated it. I loved skyrim.. Elder scrolls online was horrible. The graphics are poor.. The whole place feels like a card board cut out with characters that are unengaging.
  82. Reverend637
    Apr 13, 2017
    0
    Tried it for about 10 hours during the free play week, possibly the worst MMO I've ever played, very glad not to have wasted even 10 dollars on the incredibly discounted version. Collecting ingredients is tedious when you constantly have to do slow grabbing/mining/chopping animations on the large quantities of insects, plants, rocks, runestones, trees, and other harvestable things in theTried it for about 10 hours during the free play week, possibly the worst MMO I've ever played, very glad not to have wasted even 10 dollars on the incredibly discounted version. Collecting ingredients is tedious when you constantly have to do slow grabbing/mining/chopping animations on the large quantities of insects, plants, rocks, runestones, trees, and other harvestable things in the game world. Having the base Elder Scrolls option of just clicking a single button to collect something would help a lot. Guard AI is very bad, and the problem is exacerbated by their aggression and invincibility. In the first little bit of play after exiting Bleakrock Isle, which was my starting zone, enemies were in the middle of the friendly camp and attacking people. I was playing as a templar focused on crowd control and healing, and shot my movement speed reducing attack at one of the caster enemies. A guard ran in between us during the casting animation and I instantly got 37 bounty and was killed on sight. Attack cycling feels the same as every other MMO out there with not much unique, and the hitboxes are completely out of proportion so that if the enemy swings at you you're probably going to get hit even if you're 10 feet away and they're swinging a dagger. Bethesda is involved with it but it hardly feels like it is, comes across as an uninspired junky WoW clone. I wouldn't play this thing for a large quantity of time for free, much less for 10 dollars, or the normal non-discounted 30. Did I mention the leveling up process is so choked that I hit level 6 halfway through the beginning zone and then spent another hour of running around completing quests to get halfway to the next level. Not only do I not consider this one fun, but I don't even see it becoming enjoyable without major overhauls. A huge fail that really tarnishes a fun world.… Expand
  83. Allon4ik
    Jun 25, 2019
    1
    Game is trash! Donate, terrible fighting system! The worst pvp ever! 80 % players have dps below 20 k, because fighting system is idiotic!
  84. sanctuaryreaper
    Apr 23, 2020
    1
    Server performance is ruining this game beyond belief, skills dont fire off, unless you press the button 6 or 7 times, massive desyncs, every maintenance they have seems to make it worse not better, been a day 1 player, but seriously considering quitting now, had enough of the lag, memory leak and overall rubbish performace.
  85. Anklefocker
    Apr 19, 2021
    0
    Full of glitches, hackers, bugs, indestructible enemies, your abilities sometimes randomly turn off. Absolute trash...
  86. Kris_d
    Aug 22, 2015
    9
    I have to say, i've played a lot of mmo's since 2002, starting with asheron's call 2. Played wow, SW:TOR, Eve Online, Conan, etc. But the past 3 years i've had a burnout on mmo's. I'm also a huge elder scrolls fan. I spend hundreds of hours on Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim. So when they announced Elder Scrolls online, not only wasn't i interested in another mmo, i felt like Elder ScrollsI have to say, i've played a lot of mmo's since 2002, starting with asheron's call 2. Played wow, SW:TOR, Eve Online, Conan, etc. But the past 3 years i've had a burnout on mmo's. I'm also a huge elder scrolls fan. I spend hundreds of hours on Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim. So when they announced Elder Scrolls online, not only wasn't i interested in another mmo, i felt like Elder Scrolls had to stay singleplayer. But anyway, have a ps4 and eventually got a curious what the game would be like and how an mmo would play on a console. While i first started, i thought it was an ok game, but now several weeks further, i can honestly say i'm becoming completely addicted again. And me becoming addicted to an mmo hasn't happened since the early years of Wow. There's so much to do, i love it that all quests have voice acting, so you don't just click away the quests and start grinding. The combat is a lot of fun, something which was lacking for me in many mmo's. And the mix of singleplayer and multiplayer content is just right. And it all just plays amazingly well on console, which i didn't expect. I highly recommend this if you're looking for an mmo with tons of content. They also made a very good decision by dropping the subscription. While it does feel like an elder scrolls game in some areas, it's still an mmo. dont jump in and expect a skyrim or oblivion. But i'm pleasantly surprised it worked out so well.… Expand
  87. Expired_Cologne
    Jul 29, 2015
    1
    This MMO is a running simulator to start. The quests you run 15 minutes to are very boring and don't get me started on the dialog... It's like trying to rush through a zoo not seeing all of the zoo animals but trying to find the restroom. But that restroom has a great soundtrack. Angel from Angel's Erotic Solutions recommended this atrocity to me and I immediately gave it a chance (alongThis MMO is a running simulator to start. The quests you run 15 minutes to are very boring and don't get me started on the dialog... It's like trying to rush through a zoo not seeing all of the zoo animals but trying to find the restroom. But that restroom has a great soundtrack. Angel from Angel's Erotic Solutions recommended this atrocity to me and I immediately gave it a chance (along with many of my friends that are also selling the game as we speak). I was hoping for less cartoony graphics and even less ridiculous quests. ITS SOOO BORING. I want to rip a fetus out and send it to zenimax online. Thanks for the pepperoni pizza -yours truly-Shrek… Expand
  88. julko
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Ever wanted to play a modern MMO with action combat, great graphics, and mostly important it being a great RPG? You're lucky because ESO is all that and much more.
  89. hkasdsa
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Just here to let you know that Elder Scrolls: Tamriel Unlimited is the only worthy mmo of playing. Others are utter garbage compared to this masterpiece.
  90. stormmaiden
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Wow what a gem of a game. The questing is actually interesting, what is this madness. Uncle sheo's not messing around. Seriously if you are a TES fan get this game immediately.
  91. Arthainius
    Aug 25, 2015
    8
    Once again I find myself reviewing a game after most the bugs have been worked out so my experience with the game has been great. Again for the readers sake I will list my cons first then my pros. Cons- 16gb patch to get started playing. That can be a bit daunting for someone who thought they were going to pop the disc in and be playing within an hour. The next con I would have to list isOnce again I find myself reviewing a game after most the bugs have been worked out so my experience with the game has been great. Again for the readers sake I will list my cons first then my pros. Cons- 16gb patch to get started playing. That can be a bit daunting for someone who thought they were going to pop the disc in and be playing within an hour. The next con I would have to list is the way hit frames. Im not sure if i should complain about the frames or the small amount of lag but I have had multiple times where the latency is just barely keeping my opponent out of range while their moving even if im following right behind them. My last con worth listing is the trading. There really needs to be some type of free market instead of having guilds with vendors. It is creating an environment where you have to have huge guilds to afford the vendor. We didn't get our normal vendor location this week even with a 815k gold bid. Pros - Its a very good quality MMO that has constant development with no forced subscription. You can play at the absolute top level in this game with no subscription. Yes there are small perks to premium but nothing that gives an unfair competitive advantage. Also keeping in mind this is an MMO it looks amazing. I did not think the PS4 had the hardware to run the game as well as it does. Even in large towns where there are 50+ people in one building you get amazing looking textures on everyone's armor. The story and voice acting are also very good. There are so many games out there that just have you read through conversations where as almost every single npc in ESO talks with multiple lines of dialogue. For those of us who really enjoy immersion this is a great way to keep the experience going. Overall no the game is not perfect but it is definitely better then what the critics sid.… Expand
  92. pete62
    Aug 3, 2015
    9
    I purchased this because I love Skyrim and wanted more. I immediately thought this was a bad mistake as I had never played a MMO before and was left confused and somewhat overwhelmed. I stuck it out and levelled up and learnt about in MMO's in the process. Now I love it and can see how the Elder scrolls has been interpreted into a MMO.
  93. yolo4917
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Having played almost every MMO since the dawn of the genre (right back to MUDs) I've been jaded for a very long time and was almost hesitant to try yet another - the fact it was Subs-Free helped me overcome that reticence.
    I love it.
  94. lolipop2
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This is the best MMORPG I have ever played so far. It doesn't suck your money like a hungry vacuum. Leveling is at ease. Full voice acting. Exploring is also fun and actually rewarding. Very soothing music. Please, try the game, it doesn't even need monthly subscription to play.
  95. abrahaml0
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I have been looking for a game to keep my attention since I got bored of WoW a couple years ago, but nothing really has kept me too entertained for very long... until Elder Scrolls Online. Within the first 2 days I had put 20 hours into the game, and I have not even scratched the surface. Tons of stuff to do, great combat system, that is very interactive and actually takes skill to doI have been looking for a game to keep my attention since I got bored of WoW a couple years ago, but nothing really has kept me too entertained for very long... until Elder Scrolls Online. Within the first 2 days I had put 20 hours into the game, and I have not even scratched the surface. Tons of stuff to do, great combat system, that is very interactive and actually takes skill to do well. If you're trying to get off the WoW train, then this is where you want to go.… Expand
  96. furlan
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Most fun I've had in an MMO. The game is beautiful, tons of fun and addicting for all! The pve, pvp, and AvAvA is all amazing and really well done. Finally a game where you can do whatever you want.. Explore, do dungeons, pvp, AvAvA, and more! Also, this game is harder than your average MMO. Which is good! Who doesn't like a challenge?
  97. loe
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Having put countless hours into Elder Scrolls Online, I can now say with confidence that this is the MMORPG that stands the best chance of dethroning World of Warcraft. It's also one that I've thoroughly enjoyed. Guild Wars 2 is the modern MMORPG that offers a more streamlined and comfortable experience in open-world exploring and PvP for players of all skills/experience. And instead ofHaving put countless hours into Elder Scrolls Online, I can now say with confidence that this is the MMORPG that stands the best chance of dethroning World of Warcraft. It's also one that I've thoroughly enjoyed. Guild Wars 2 is the modern MMORPG that offers a more streamlined and comfortable experience in open-world exploring and PvP for players of all skills/experience. And instead of ignoring players who want to be crafty or explorative, ESO rewards them… Expand
  98. TheSquiddy92
    Sep 13, 2016
    10
    Its a shame that it still has a bad rep to some gamers who have heard about this game or experienced this game back when it first launched for pc. The combat, the story, the soundtrack, are all amazingly done and really draws you back into the game. No experience feels the same. The dlcs for this game are great additions to the game that are worth paying for outright or pay the $15/monthIts a shame that it still has a bad rep to some gamers who have heard about this game or experienced this game back when it first launched for pc. The combat, the story, the soundtrack, are all amazingly done and really draws you back into the game. No experience feels the same. The dlcs for this game are great additions to the game that are worth paying for outright or pay the $15/month for eso plus access. This game provides hundreds of hours of gameplay and is deserving of your hard earned money especially now that this edition of the game you can find for around $15-25 and the gold edition is out which has all the dlc which is a great value.… Expand
  99. mithcell
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Terrific game. Absolutely the best MMO ever created.
    ZoS has really turned it around, this is the TES game we all expected.
    Looking forward to future updates, like Imperial City etc.
  100. rocco0425
    Jun 29, 2015
    8
    This game is not a 10, it is not perfect but it is also not bad enough to give it anything under a 7. It does nothing revolutionary, but its a fun game and the pvp is awesome. This game is not for everyone, and some will expect it to play like skyrim and they will be mad and give the game a 0 and thats fine, but if you go in expecting an average mmo experience and you have friends to playThis game is not a 10, it is not perfect but it is also not bad enough to give it anything under a 7. It does nothing revolutionary, but its a fun game and the pvp is awesome. This game is not for everyone, and some will expect it to play like skyrim and they will be mad and give the game a 0 and thats fine, but if you go in expecting an average mmo experience and you have friends to play with then you will enjoy this game.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. games(TM)
    Aug 16, 2015
    80
    A couple of lines of dialogue can often be all you’re given before being plunged into whatever mundane task is expected of you; rare are the significant characters and even rarer are the ones you care about. It just doesn’t maintain the same depth of exploration or profundity that the series is known for, leading to a much quicker-paced Elder Scrolls experience.
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  2. GamePro Germany
    Aug 12, 2015
    86
    Even simple quests cause a chain reaction of new incidents and it's possible to see how the player affects Tamriel. But if you expect something like Skyrim with coop-mode you still have to wait for another game.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Aug 3, 2015
    65
    This is a nice RPG and a bad MMO. The game is playable without subscriptions and it offers a lot of content to explore. Playing together with other gamers still is not really working properly. It is too bad this game does not impress, even though the development system for characters and the PvP are fun.
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