The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

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  1. Phoenixxl
    Jun 28, 2015
    4
    Worth having a stroll around in. Played until veteran 5 level. Castle sieges are a novel multiplayer experience unlike any other in any game.

    That being said, playing as a healer being unable to select who you heal and having to rely on game AI is frustrating. This point alone for a "class" ( i have to quote it since this game is essentially classless) that's key in any mmo is so bad I    Worth having a stroll around in. Played until veteran 5 level. Castle sieges are a novel multiplayer experience unlike any other in any game.

    That being said, playing as a healer being unable to select who you heal and having to rely on game AI is frustrating. This point alone for a "class" ( i have to quote it since this game is essentially classless) that's key in any mmo is so bad I would, if this was any other game by any other developers have dropped it the moment I realized it.

    As for other classes , everyone basically specs for dps. You hardly find a decent tank , nobody can hold aggro , people claiming to be healers .. aren't. If you get into a Pug to do an instance you can pretty much expect the equivalent of a bunch of pre-preschoolers at playtime. And it basically isn't the people's fault. it's the way the game is designed. "Jack of all trades , master at none" gets everyone killed.    … Expand
  2. ultrastoat
    Jun 12, 2015
    4
    Veteran Ranks. The undoing of the PC version, the ender of fun, the destroyer of enjoyment.

    After receiving countless emails from ZOS about how they're changing the game, overhauling everything to do with endgame, making it more accessible to everyone, they left in the Veteran Rank system for the console launch, the ONE THING that caused the mass exodus of PC players. Once you hit the    Veteran Ranks. The undoing of the PC version, the ender of fun, the destroyer of enjoyment.

    After receiving countless emails from ZOS about how they're changing the game, overhauling everything to do with endgame, making it more accessible to everyone, they left in the Veteran Rank system for the console launch, the ONE THING that caused the mass exodus of PC players. Once you hit the cap of lvl 50, you'll be asked to do everything you just did, twice over, in the two other faction zones. That's hundreds of hours of questing, and that's the FASTEST way to get to Veteran Rank 14.

    Expect a fun albeit somewhat generic adventure to level 50, followed by 300 hours of pointless grinding before you can do any endgame content. Enjoy getting dominated in PVP and turned down for group content in PVE by people who DID do the 300+ hour content grind.

    Seriously, between the end of the main quest and the beginning of endgame content there's a gigantic void that you must fill with mindless quest and event grinding.    … Expand
  3. archonome
    Sep 21, 2016
    4
    After spending more than 8 months on this game and aprox 180$. I can say I gave this game a fair chance so my review counts for something. So here we go...

    When you first log on, you appreciate and marvel at the density of this game. The big towns and the architecture and lore lead you to believe this game is going to be epic. It looks really good on the outside. In addition, you    After spending more than 8 months on this game and aprox 180$. I can say I gave this game a fair chance so my review counts for something. So here we go...

    When you first log on, you appreciate and marvel at the density of this game. The big towns and the architecture and lore lead you to believe this game is going to be epic. It looks really good on the outside. In addition, you realise you aren't leveling up your character without purpose: you will eventually go PvP so it makes feel like a huge world.

    The problem?

    It's kind of boring... no actually it's really boring. After 10-20 hours of constant questing and repeat fetch quests, kill quests... you start to get a sense that this is really just a chore. The novelty of the world and the MMORPG aspect start to dwindle as you realise there is no real social community. It's just a single player mmorpg where you grind out quests...repeatedly...over and over again.

    Then you get to PvP and think... well it's a realm versus realm game. It should be epic and have nostalgia factor of being part of a big universe. Then.... you realise it's just a HUGE map but it looks very bland and boring. You just end up doing another version of.... run for 4-5 minutes to get to a fight... die. Repeat until you realise how boring it really is. There's nothing about the world pvp that is engaging or fascinating. I remember the old days when I played Dark Age of Camelot. Pvp was never boring, it was extremely exciting and nerve wrecking. You felt you were part of a real community.. a living world. But in ESO, it's just a plain map with keeps and you drudge through the terrain to get to another one and join the zerg. There's nothing there... after the novelty wears off. It's boring as hell... Another aspect that ruins this game is the PvP mechanics are heavily based on getting stunned repeatedly. It's quite annoying and you get stunned virtually every 2-3 seconds in a fight. Finally, it seems EVERYONE wants to be a Nightblade. They are incredibly overpowered. They will virtually vanish constantly as soon as they die and come back to full health. It would be ok if they died faster but no they are just as tanky as you lol.

    In summary, I spent alot of money and time playing this game but as I reached level 40, I realised I was bored to death. The Dialogue from the quests are just that...dialogue. There's nothing there.

    You want an MMORPG, go play something on PC where people actually use the chat bar and where the world feels like a living and breathing universe.... But on console MMORPGs are bland and boring, lonely experience.    … Expand
  4. KillaBadg3r
    Aug 13, 2016
    4
    if you loved Oblivion and Skyrim, this game still may not be for you. It's like a generic mmo where people talk more and you can pretend you're fighting like you were in the other games. if you go into it thinking "ill start playing a new mmo" you'll probably like it, but if you go in with "the elder scrolls" expectations it'll bore you to death.
  5. 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
  6. MrEyeNo
    Nov 22, 2016
    4
    Really boring to play with friends. could even go trough max leveling a character. Maybe lore fan will like this more but 0h30-1h quests of just talking to npcs is too boring when you're trying a game with friends. Character customization was great tough!
  7. tappedjupiter
    Jun 11, 2015
    4
    I really wanted to like this game. I wen't into it knowing it would feel like a stripped down version of Skyrim. But I can't get passed just how boring the quests are, last ten graphics, constant freezing, and waiting sometimes up to 45 minutes to get into a server..

    Everything about the game feels rushed.. I was bored within my first hour of playing. I wen't on to put about another 3    I really wanted to like this game. I wen't into it knowing it would feel like a stripped down version of Skyrim. But I can't get passed just how boring the quests are, last ten graphics, constant freezing, and waiting sometimes up to 45 minutes to get into a server..

    Everything about the game feels rushed.. I was bored within my first hour of playing. I wen't on to put about another 3 hours into the game (when it wasn't frozen, servers weren't down, and putting me in ridiculously long waiting rooms).. I purchased my copy on the PS4... I realize there will most likely be updates to polish up some of the problems. but as of right now the game really is a pass.    … Expand
  8. Honourless
    Jun 11, 2015
    4
    I will be comparing with ffARR as that is the other big mmo on ps4.

    Right so,i haven't played pc version so i'm fresh to TESO,and at this admittedly early point into the game i wish i hadn't gave zenimax my money for this. Good The games musical score and controls.I have played a lot of mmos in the past and i do prefer those that keep buttons for skills to a minimum,nothing i    I will be comparing with ffARR as that is the other big mmo on ps4.

    Right so,i haven't played pc version so i'm fresh to TESO,and at this admittedly early point into the game i wish i hadn't gave zenimax my money for this.

    Good

    The games musical score and controls.I have played a lot of mmos in the past and i do prefer those that keep buttons for skills to a minimum,nothing i detest more than a screen full of hotbars/skills.That's one area where i think TESO beats out ffARR,despite ffARR being semi-friendly to a game control pad.

    The Bad:

    Quests are uninspiring and quickly become a slog,ffARR does it much better.

    Although TES games have always had a drab colour palette,it's still sad to see it here,after playing ffARR TESO pales in comparison.The average graphics of the game aren't particularly nice to look at either.

    Game performance is horrendous,i've witnessed so many tears and fps drops,it really breaks the flow of the game.The weather effects are also poor.

    Although i like the combat controls,combat itself(although i'm still kinda early into the game)is also boring,not only that but it's very hit and miss...i have a stellar internet connection so i can only assume the hitboxes are off at times or there is a problem with netcode.

    I've been in 2 dungeons so far and those are passable in their layouts and graphics,too early to tell if they offer any variation or become more exciting.

    I wish i could comment on the crafting aspect but i haven't delved into that at all.
    I do know there is no auction system and i sincerely hope zenimax revisits that in future.

    Character models are very disjointed,no flow to other characters movements.

    All the minions/pets cluttering up the city just makes the game look worse imo.

    I can't comment on grouping and other player interation either,but if it is anything like i've heard from the pc version that is another big failing.

    As for the pricing,sorry but zenimax are ripping the arse out of it.Crowns are overpriced,their sub is overpriced and the imperial edition is overpriced comsidering you already have to pay for the full game.That sub should be half the price before i'd consider paying for it and i'm not taking into account how poor i think this game is.

    I couldn't give this game anymore than a 4 from what i've played,i suggest if you're looking to get into a console mmo,buy ffARR,it does nearly everything so much better.

    All in all,mediocre.    … Expand
  9. Andy0161
    Jun 13, 2015
    4
    I fully understand why many people are putting in zero reviews. This is no where near a ten star game, so the fact it's getting tens is somewhat unbelievable. That said, I'm giving it an honest 4.

    The game is unpolished, and has all the appearance of an independent "free to play" game rather than one in development for years by a professional audio. The graphics are atrocious, they    I fully understand why many people are putting in zero reviews. This is no where near a ten star game, so the fact it's getting tens is somewhat unbelievable. That said, I'm giving it an honest 4.

    The game is unpolished, and has all the appearance of an independent "free to play" game rather than one in development for years by a professional audio. The graphics are atrocious, they really are. They look like a throwback to a "good" ps2 game - the textures are bland, details lacking, and the world plain and lacking any sort of detail. Every building is the same bare walls with a few creates and barrels. The animation is jumpy, jerky and again, not what you expect from a modern game. If I were playing this on a table tablet - then I would expect these graphics - not on the most current gen systems.

    That said, the game itself is not unplayable. There are plenty of quests, and hours of play. There is a challenge and some reward to be found in taking down the harder bosses. Just expect a mobile - gaming type experience, not a current gen game.

    If you, like me, are a make Elder Scrolls fan, you'll but this anyway, and they are counting on that. Once all of us have done so - give it a year or so, and this will more than likely move into the free-to-play realm that it deserves.

    If you can hold out, replay Skyrim for that time instead. You'll have more fun, and save yourself £40. You aren't missing anything.    … Expand
  10. BarryZut
    Jun 16, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Because I love Elder Scrolls games, I bought this game. I never played MMO games because it is not my cup of tea. Giving this game a chance because of The Elder Scrolls lore.
    But after one week, I'm fed up with it. Dull world (looks nice though), repetitive quests and I'm just not getting into this. This proves I'm just not made for MMO games. But this is not the Elder Scrolls game I love to play. Just have to wait for number 6.    … Expand
  11. Mped
    Jun 18, 2015
    4
    Had high hopes - but buyer beware this is a horribly boring fetch quest slog with visuals that are lower quality than vanilla skyrim. Wish I had saved my money - under baked cash grab - after playing mmos for years I was highly disappointed - horrible social features very clunky - I gave it a 4 only for the combat it was fun and class building is alright but honestly it can't decide whatHad high hopes - but buyer beware this is a horribly boring fetch quest slog with visuals that are lower quality than vanilla skyrim. Wish I had saved my money - under baked cash grab - after playing mmos for years I was highly disappointed - horrible social features very clunky - I gave it a 4 only for the combat it was fun and class building is alright but honestly it can't decide what kind of game it wants to be .
    Tldr- skip it    … Expand
  12. lordhershel
    Aug 1, 2015
    4
    TESO is a very deceptive game in that despite it's packaging claiming you need no subscription to play it, unless you regularly purchase Playstation Plus membership, the game turns into an eighty dollar drink coaster and PS.Plus advert. Until after you buy it and try to play there is no hint that it requires a Plus membership, which it needs to even function past the main menu (which uponTESO is a very deceptive game in that despite it's packaging claiming you need no subscription to play it, unless you regularly purchase Playstation Plus membership, the game turns into an eighty dollar drink coaster and PS.Plus advert. Until after you buy it and try to play there is no hint that it requires a Plus membership, which it needs to even function past the main menu (which upon to trying to leave the only thing it does is scream to buy PS.Plus or screw off) and I am sorely disappointed with Bethesda for that.

    I have nothing to say for the gameplay or functionality, as without Plus I can't even touch the game in the first place, but if you're looking to buy the game, be warned. Unless you can (or are willing to) purchase Playstation Plus membership with any regularity, don't even bother with this game. Try Realm Reborn if you're looking for a free MMORPG.    … Expand
  13. mwil236
    Jul 30, 2016
    4
    An interesting attempt at Bethesda to claim the MMORPG market for consoles; unfortunately, due to the lack of competition, they will probably succeed in this endeavor despite creating one of the most stereotypical and uninspired cookie-cutter games of all time.

    You know how at the Redbox they'll have a famous movie like (for example) Saving Private Ryan, then they'll also have a Russian    An interesting attempt at Bethesda to claim the MMORPG market for consoles; unfortunately, due to the lack of competition, they will probably succeed in this endeavor despite creating one of the most stereotypical and uninspired cookie-cutter games of all time.

    You know how at the Redbox they'll have a famous movie like (for example) Saving Private Ryan, then they'll also have a Russian knock-off called Rescuing Sergeant Johnson or something? This is the Russian knock-off to a game like World of Warcraft. The exact same gameplay, but in the Elder Scrolls environment. Character classes and skills make zero difference because the game scales the difficulty based on what level you are anyway. It is suspiciously impossible to find enemies that are a much lower or higher level than you. You will never find that one great piece of equipment because it might throw you outside of the difficulty band Bethesda carefully manufactured for you. The game is a horribly disappointing walk through missions and locations forced to be the exact right difficulty. You simply pound your different attack buttons to kill the enemies fed to you and pick up the gear they drop which is either your level or one level above you, but is never magical or unique. The flash and sparkle of crafting, other characters, big cities, the auction house and other MMORPG staples will hold you over, but after about ten hours the curtain is lifted and you realize the game is not challenging; it never lets you fail, but it also never gives you any moments of glory. Items are uninteresting. Missions are uninteresting. Let's just try again on the Elder Scrolls 6, shall we?    … Expand
  14. CoreGamer1408
    Sep 26, 2020
    4
    Didn't play it long enough to max out the limited inventory size in the base game ( like F076 ). I was not impressed by the performance. It wasn't as bad as FO76 for frame rate and latency, but the frame rate was poor by today's gaming standards. After playing the Division 1/2 online and how smoothly those run well I know who knows how to optimize online games better, Ubi-soft.

    Visually    Didn't play it long enough to max out the limited inventory size in the base game ( like F076 ). I was not impressed by the performance. It wasn't as bad as FO76 for frame rate and latency, but the frame rate was poor by today's gaming standards. After playing the Division 1/2 online and how smoothly those run well I know who knows how to optimize online games better, Ubi-soft.

    Visually this would of looked like a nice PS3/360 game, but for a PS4 game it looks kind of dated and ugly, The graphics and lighting looked so last gen for sure.

    Played TES ARPG Oblivion, Morrowind and Skyrim in that order, I'd take Oblivion hell even old Morrowind over playing another minute of TESO. The game play did not pull me in all and I didn't get that open world TES vibe. The areas I played in was just smaller zones with loading screens.

    Then I looked at TES plus option and the in game currency BS and I was like oh wow. I could get a Xboxlive game pass or EA play and have access to hundreds of games for the price of this one games subscriptions model and in game currency options. Which will obviously be needed to cut down the mmo style grind fest.

    I still play Skyrim on console and PC. I have four versions of that game. Fallout 3/4 and NV I replay a lot on console and PC. Bethesda online models for TES/Fallout are really restrictive unless you cough up beyond the base games. I picked up a preowned copy for 25% of the current PSN store price so I don't even feel burnt. Summing up TESO is just meh.    … Expand
  15. aadms
    Jul 15, 2015
    3
    Remember that first feeling you had in Oblivion or Skyrim when the world open up and you could write your own story? Yeah, you're not going to feel any of that in this game. It's an MMO! You can expect mindless fetch quests, bad graphics, bad combat, and a boat load of people running around you in the crypts and caves like you're at the amtrack station. It's an MMO . It's suppose toRemember that first feeling you had in Oblivion or Skyrim when the world open up and you could write your own story? Yeah, you're not going to feel any of that in this game. It's an MMO! You can expect mindless fetch quests, bad graphics, bad combat, and a boat load of people running around you in the crypts and caves like you're at the amtrack station. It's an MMO . It's suppose to be boring and it's suppose to make you wait for long periods watching load screens. The inventory is a mess because everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, is lumped together in "inventory". I actually pulled out Skyrim and began enjoying that because there is just enough resemblance here that makes you wish you were actually playing a real Elder Scrolls game. Did I mention it's an MMO?… Expand
  16. 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.
  17. Termin8ter
    Feb 3, 2016
    3
    Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited is a plain cash grab, designed to trick people who bought a PS4 or Xbox One into buying this slightly improved re-release. Tamriel Unlimited barely improves from the original, and i mean, BARELY. The only improvement they've made is that co op quests work properly now. THATS IT! something that should have been there in the first place, they only putElder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited is a plain cash grab, designed to trick people who bought a PS4 or Xbox One into buying this slightly improved re-release. Tamriel Unlimited barely improves from the original, and i mean, BARELY. The only improvement they've made is that co op quests work properly now. THATS IT! something that should have been there in the first place, they only put it in the re-release. Nice, Zenimax, that's so kind of you. How generous. Seriously, don't buy this piece of **** buy Witcher 3, or MGSV, but please i am begging you please do not buy this, it just what they want, please don't buy it, please.… Expand
  18. houjo2000
    Sep 22, 2015
    2
    Between clunky controls, a surprising lack of features, and the gutting of everything that made Elder Scrolls interesting I don't see how anyone can give this game a mark above 5.

    Rather than variety, everything in the game is cookie cutter and boring. No more intuitive combat system with criticals, no more stealth viability, and goodbye to ranged in general. How do you take a game    Between clunky controls, a surprising lack of features, and the gutting of everything that made Elder Scrolls interesting I don't see how anyone can give this game a mark above 5.

    Rather than variety, everything in the game is cookie cutter and boring. No more intuitive combat system with criticals, no more stealth viability, and goodbye to ranged in general. How do you take a game where ranged meant ranged, and make it so bows and spells only reach a couple feet further than a spear swing? Oh right- you make it a cookie cutter WoW clone.

    The trading system is obtuse on PC, but in ps4 with zero chat support it's downright atrocious. How do you make a game where trading relies on more personal interactions, and not have any form of chat box. At least on PC you could reliably trade. Oh, but they're adding a chat box- for a companion app. Why!? Keep in game features IN GAME, what is this Destiny?

    The store is one of the worst parts. Items have menus and sub menus, sometimes, but it's unreliable, and the confirm buy button is the same as the 'try on' wardrobe feature, making it painfully easy to lose real money due to lag or double pressing- problems the game is now famous for. No store should be this bad- if you buy something in an mmo like SWTOR on their shop, it goes to a store 'mailbox' where you can choose to refund it immediately, completely eradicating the possibility of errors.

    It gets worse though- if you do make an error due to their poorly made store- they REFUSE TO REFUND YOU. You can put in a ticket detailing the mistake and they will not refund the crowns spent- it's not even you asking for your money back, but the currency you buy with money. That's downright shady, and perhaps the worst customer service I have ever seen in a AAA title.

    The game is buggy, you start to suffer more and more loading time issues the higher level you get- not unlike Skyrim, but in this case there's really no excuse.

    The combat itself is clunky and simple, making it grow very, very boring very, very quickly. I'll give some credit to a more in depth crafting system.

    If you want a very poorly made WoW clone with atrocious customer support and none of the features that make MMOs more convenient and tolerable- this game's for you. If you were hoping for Skyrim online, this game is absolutely nothing like it. At least the PC version has the option for mods, and the social experience is there.

    Graphically- look at the glass armour for my opinion on this. It's not even remotely green, did Zenimax even look at the source material? It might be an ok game if they hadn't focused on making everything look as bland and ugly as possible. This is the ps4, I don't care if it's an mmo it shouldn't look this bad. The worst part is the animations- I haven't seem anything this stiff since WAR, and that game fell apart in a year.

    I feel pretty generous giving this game a 1/10. It's playable, though not enjoyable, it might get a 2 or 3 but I always take away marks when customer service is this bad and their poorly designed game literally costs people money that they don't even entertain refunding. May there be better parts later on? Perhaps, but after I reach double digit hours on a game, if there's not a single thing worth praising I'm not going to keep going in the hopes of finding it.    … Expand
  19. pumpkin_head16
    Jun 11, 2015
    2
    Being an Elder Scrolls fan, sadly this game is a huge disappointment. Bethesda wanted an mmo and they got it. It's all mmo and missing all the elements of an elder scrolls game. It's not even a fun MMO. It would have worked better If it simply had a Co-op option. I'm not going to write a long review as all the flaws have been pointed out by everyone else. So i'll simply sum it up. TheBeing an Elder Scrolls fan, sadly this game is a huge disappointment. Bethesda wanted an mmo and they got it. It's all mmo and missing all the elements of an elder scrolls game. It's not even a fun MMO. It would have worked better If it simply had a Co-op option. I'm not going to write a long review as all the flaws have been pointed out by everyone else. So i'll simply sum it up. The Elder Scrolls Online "Tamriel Unlimited" Is a dull, unentertaining MMO which lacks all the elements of an Elder Scrolls game.… Expand
  20. ElChapo
    Jun 15, 2015
    2
    After having this game a week ive been able to play it for one day, server constantly down or unable to connect. The game itself is terrible nothing like an elder scrolls game, bought this on the back on skyrim and its such a step back. Graphics are worse and gameplay is a step back. Dont buy this if you like the elder scrolls and were expecting something in anyway similar its nothing moreAfter having this game a week ive been able to play it for one day, server constantly down or unable to connect. The game itself is terrible nothing like an elder scrolls game, bought this on the back on skyrim and its such a step back. Graphics are worse and gameplay is a step back. Dont buy this if you like the elder scrolls and were expecting something in anyway similar its nothing more than a bad attempt at WOW or something along those lines… Expand
  21. mrmustard
    Sep 5, 2015
    2
    Plenty of F2P MMO's which will scratch that MMO itch you've probably got. If you've got an Elder Scrolls itch, sorry, this won't do it. Traded this game in for $20 and I'm happy with that value, not worth any more than that.

    Questing is as generic as it gets with MMOs; voice acting is frustrating since you can probably read a lot faster than they are speaking. After the first few    Plenty of F2P MMO's which will scratch that MMO itch you've probably got. If you've got an Elder Scrolls itch, sorry, this won't do it. Traded this game in for $20 and I'm happy with that value, not worth any more than that.

    Questing is as generic as it gets with MMOs; voice acting is frustrating since you can probably read a lot faster than they are speaking. After the first few mundane hours of listening to a crappy script read-through, I found myself skipping all the voice acting and having no idea what I'm fetching and for whom - which comprises around 99% of the quests. Combat - generic plus a manual aim crosshair which was /shrug worthy, PvP - maps too big and really unsatisfying. Graphics - nice, but too much glow effects makes it feel like a cartoon and not anything like the bleak/darkness typically seen in the Elder Scrolls Saga.

    TLDR - Game was a little late to the MMO party and brings nothing new. Plenty of completely free to play games on PC which have been around for years do a better job. If you like MMOs, play one you already have. If you like Elder Scrolls, sorry, you're **** outta luck    … Expand
  22. GammonFish
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    doesn't feel like a proper elder scrolls game, the graphics are simplistic and oddly cartoony feeling for a franchise where every other game looks great for its time, and characters you don't give a toss about, very basic combat making just press the attack button and doing nothing else as the enemy barely scratches you. however, I do like the setting of starting in Coldharbour and havedoesn't feel like a proper elder scrolls game, the graphics are simplistic and oddly cartoony feeling for a franchise where every other game looks great for its time, and characters you don't give a toss about, very basic combat making just press the attack button and doing nothing else as the enemy barely scratches you. however, I do like the setting of starting in Coldharbour and have one of the main villains is molag bal themself and I am very disappointed at the fact you are stuck on the starting island and cant explore ALL of Tamriel and was almost the driving factor of downloading this game from xbox game pass but sadly you just drown in the water and left me with great disappointment… Expand
  23. 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
  24. crnppscls
    Jun 18, 2015
    1
    Awful bland action title. Maybe the download time is excessive for patching, these guys have strict deadlines and when the time came to put the discs to press, obviously there was still a lot to do but the core was still on the discs i presume, i can appreciate this, it happens.

    I digress because of semantics, this is about the game right ? I love the crafting actually, if you're a    Awful bland action title. Maybe the download time is excessive for patching, these guys have strict deadlines and when the time came to put the discs to press, obviously there was still a lot to do but the core was still on the discs i presume, i can appreciate this, it happens.

    I digress because of semantics, this is about the game right ?

    I love the crafting actually, if you're a cruncher, its cool to go and farm stuff that makes your next bow, (crunching, if i decon this then i get 2 of those to make x etc)

    Questing is a chore, it is done better on other titles, sometimes distraction re:gw2 can work

    Without any viable text input, you just seem to be this insane wanderer, hoping for an invite for what you might be standing next to at that moment, the game needs more interaction, this, psn names, combat and the guilds themselves are woefully sub-par.

    I click on most of the 10's and they have no history, other than to rate every version of the game at max, so here i am at a 1, although it is a credible 7 in my view. I just wish Zenimax had put as much effort into placating their pc audience, as they did with their multitude of penny pinching versions on console.    … Expand
  25. Matinski
    Jun 16, 2015
    1
    LAG, LAG, a few moments of playing an ugly game, LAG, Frustration, 40 minutes on the phone trying to get through to support (still waiting), LAG, a few more moments of an ugly game.

    What a LET DOWN. This is going back to the shop tomorrow.

    If you buy this then more fool you as you have been warned.
  26. dagoldberg
    Jun 15, 2015
    1
    Sorry to say, but this game was not even close to my expectations. Extremely grind heavy, long drawn out and tedious quests, and laggy non responsive combat. I played this game for a day straight, returned it the next day. Looks like elder scrolls, definitely doesn't feel like it. Your better off with W3 or DAO (which i still wasnt so much a fan of but will revisit after tradingSorry to say, but this game was not even close to my expectations. Extremely grind heavy, long drawn out and tedious quests, and laggy non responsive combat. I played this game for a day straight, returned it the next day. Looks like elder scrolls, definitely doesn't feel like it. Your better off with W3 or DAO (which i still wasnt so much a fan of but will revisit after trading this in.)… Expand
  27. 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
  28. jonjees
    Aug 29, 2015
    1
    this must be the most broken game i have ever played on playstation, from ps1 to ps4.
    it just crashes often (over 100 error reports submited) and the lag is horrible for an online game.
    pvp is just 1 shot and your dead lol. the story mode is average even with 3 factions and it is really not in the same class as witcher 3. dungeon crawling is also not rewarding, etc the loot you    this must be the most broken game i have ever played on playstation, from ps1 to ps4.
    it just crashes often (over 100 error reports submited) and the lag is horrible for an online game.
    pvp is just 1 shot and your dead lol.

    the story mode is average even with 3 factions and it is really not in the same class as witcher 3.
    dungeon crawling is also not rewarding, etc the loot you picked are usually useless.

    group finder for a dungeon is also painful and clumsy.
    not having in game text chat makes the experience frustrating too.
    what is an mmo if it lacks proper communication?
    as an mmo it really lacks that experience of playing your character, interacting with others, having a unique purpose or even loot finding....    … Expand
  29. 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.
  30. 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!
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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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