The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

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  1. Cashmoney900000
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    I'm redoing my review. My review of the game in 2015 was unfavorable. The game needed a lot of work. Rereading my review my points were valid at the time but no longer valid. In 2023 ESO is an amazing MMORPG. The story elements of the main zones are told well with high-quality voice actors. I don't know their real names, but "Tom" from Toonami and Principal Lewis from Family guy get a lotI'm redoing my review. My review of the game in 2015 was unfavorable. The game needed a lot of work. Rereading my review my points were valid at the time but no longer valid. In 2023 ESO is an amazing MMORPG. The story elements of the main zones are told well with high-quality voice actors. I don't know their real names, but "Tom" from Toonami and Principal Lewis from Family guy get a lot of use.

    The PVP aspects have been expanded. And more than anything, when you buy the base game, you have enough content to be sustainable into the long game without needing anything else. Anything else is extra flavor and extra money, but it's an enjoyable experience solo or with friends.

    I will also factor in the community. I play Mobas, switching from a Moba to ESO is phenomenal for my mental health. The player base is so kind and caring it doesn't feel real sometimes. A random player just gave me 15k gold because I was on a new toon. I didn't even ask for anything. He came to help me fight a monster because he was passing by, gave me the gold, then rode off into the sunset. Its a nice place to be.    … Expand
  2. Daniel_N
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    The Elder Scrolls Online is a unique RPG that allows for further character customization options that previous installments of the series lacked, with the inclusion of clean graphics and a unique music score. However, the carry weight feature and active quest “feature” can be a bit annoying, and the controls may take a bit to adjust to.
  3. elijahlape
    Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Incredibly fun and enjoyable game. I've spent over 1000 hours on PS4 and PS5 combined, met many great friends, had a lot of fun in PvE, PvP, and in other non-combat events. This is truly a wonderful MMO, and a fantastic Elder Scrolls game lore- and exploration-wise!
  4. WeterGhetto
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Лучшая ММО РПГ на ПС4/ПС5. Классный сюжет, красивая графика, прикольная система навыков и крафта, адекватное комьюнити, в игре всегда есть чем заняться, Игра 10 из 10
  5. bt86bt
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Played for 8 years, and this is my favorite game that just gets better and bigger every year. Love everything from exploring, playing alone or with friends, even crafting and housing!
  6. Policcio
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    If someone tells you you can't succesfully port a MMO game to a console, he never played TESO. This massive online rpg is right that: Massive. From the map to the missions, endless stories contained within a magic world full of real people. It's a shame it's not translated to spanish, so have that in mind if you don't understand English.
  7. Marko24778
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    ESO is the best MMORPG there is on console. The open world is huge and expansive with lots of places to explore and plenty of bosses to fight. There are so many ways that you can build your character and I'm not just talking about the amazing character customisation but also the various skill lines that are available. You could be a shield wielding vampire or a sword slashing werewolf, noESO is the best MMORPG there is on console. The open world is huge and expansive with lots of places to explore and plenty of bosses to fight. There are so many ways that you can build your character and I'm not just talking about the amazing character customisation but also the various skill lines that are available. You could be a shield wielding vampire or a sword slashing werewolf, no matter how good or bad the combo is, if you can dream it you can do it (9 times out of 10).

    I have heard a few complaints about crafting, but to be honest you probably won't find yourself crafting too often. The only time you will craft is to upgrade a weapon but you will only start doing that at a high level and by then you will already have the majority of the resources you need. At first I was disappointed to find the models for certain places were not like those of Skyrim but I later came to accept that ESO is its own game.

    That being said, it is rich with lore and provides an opportunity for any RPG fan's creativity to go wild. Whilst I accept that the game has had its own problems in the past, it has really improved since then. So, if you are a fan of MMORPG's then this is the game for you.    … Expand
  8. Thaksin
    Jan 21, 2021
    8
    Открыл для себя абсолютно недавно эту замечательную ММО, пришел в игру на дополнении "Greymoor".
  9. BigMatchu
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    When it was released 5 years ago, I wasn't really big on it... However I have recently jumped into it and I'm so addicted. The quests are immersive. The graphics and audio make this game a truly special experience. The pve and pvp and interaction with other players have you begging for more.. There's so much content and so much stuff to do... This game is truly one of the best of itsWhen it was released 5 years ago, I wasn't really big on it... However I have recently jumped into it and I'm so addicted. The quests are immersive. The graphics and audio make this game a truly special experience. The pve and pvp and interaction with other players have you begging for more.. There's so much content and so much stuff to do... This game is truly one of the best of its kind.
    The game calms me down and relaxes me so much. The quests are entertaining and make me laugh. Very immersive and enjoyable game    … Expand
  10. Shaw2266
    Oct 23, 2020
    8
    I’ve had a lot of fun with this game over the years. It does have some cons, I feel you basically need the subscription to make it enjoyable. It is definitely getting worse from a performance standard with each addition to the game. However it’s a huge game, with a large community. It’s easy to just start playing and suddenly realize it’s been 5 hours. There is so much to do from questing,I’ve had a lot of fun with this game over the years. It does have some cons, I feel you basically need the subscription to make it enjoyable. It is definitely getting worse from a performance standard with each addition to the game. However it’s a huge game, with a large community. It’s easy to just start playing and suddenly realize it’s been 5 hours. There is so much to do from questing, dungeons, dailies, and trials. The crafting is reasonable and the trading in the game is great. The questing can get very repetitive though, which is the biggest downfall in my opinion. If you’re considering starting to play this game make sure to join up with a couple large social guilds people are always willing to help and it’s generally a really friendly community.… Expand
  11. ninsusinak22
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    The grinding never stops. No time to write longer review. TIME TO GRIND THEM GOLDMATS
  12. ty92
    May 3, 2019
    8
    The combat in this game is a lot of fun. I played this game a lot. I beat the main quest, and played the Dark Brotherhood DLC. After I got to level 50 and started the champion point system I couldn't get in to any dungeons with anyone. I bought Summerset and the problem I had was the one side quest. It's not fun at all and takes a lot of time. The biggest problem with this game is all theThe combat in this game is a lot of fun. I played this game a lot. I beat the main quest, and played the Dark Brotherhood DLC. After I got to level 50 and started the champion point system I couldn't get in to any dungeons with anyone. I bought Summerset and the problem I had was the one side quest. It's not fun at all and takes a lot of time. The biggest problem with this game is all the bad side quest. Also it takes up over 100GB now. That's a lot when I only have a 500GB PS4. I deleted it but it's still worth playing if you haven't played before. The highs in this game are really high. And the game looks good.… Expand
  13. LockdownZ
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    I already was a big Elder Scrolls fanboy, but this game improved that even more. I love the gigantic world full with quests, activities and creatures to defeat. While it takes time getting used to this game when you've put over 500 hours into Skyrim, this game is definitely worth it. I'm currently level 110 (champion rank) and never spent a cent on ESO plus, or crowns as the normal gameI already was a big Elder Scrolls fanboy, but this game improved that even more. I love the gigantic world full with quests, activities and creatures to defeat. While it takes time getting used to this game when you've put over 500 hours into Skyrim, this game is definitely worth it. I'm currently level 110 (champion rank) and never spent a cent on ESO plus, or crowns as the normal game brings a lot of content to the table already. I own the 2 major DLC, but have not started them yet, as the main game takes a lot of time. Amazing game overall!… Expand
  14. Split_Decay
    Jun 27, 2018
    8
    (This is an updated review after giving the game some more time)

    Elder Scrolls Online fun intuitive, but bargains with the spite of the MMO hand. This game first had me hating it with connection issues and the feeling of impossible progression, but after giving it another chance has made me feel wanting to breath life into it like I have for the other games in the franchise. Now I    (This is an updated review after giving the game some more time)

    Elder Scrolls Online fun intuitive, but bargains with the spite of the MMO hand. This game first had me hating it with connection issues and the feeling of impossible progression, but after giving it another chance has made me feel wanting to breath life into it like I have for the other games in the franchise.

    Now I will say that this game is not perfect as I'll explain later but the idea is much better to that of many other MMO games some of which even enticing you with being free. So what is special about this shall we say next installment in the Elder Scrolls series, well it has a knack at being well presented and develops on a scale that makes it near possible to flaunt the main missions without the consent of doing other activities.

    The aperture of making the character your own is also ace as it it keeps to the position of what each Scrolls game has been about. The wonder of a diverse skills set and ability to use various armors and weapons has made a versatile and tactile approach that has allowed anyone to be anything, from a Waring Breton mage to a sword sheathing Reguard.

    The look of the game is flawless, well not literally but for the most part as it has that Scrolls feel to it and the pasted MMO you come to expect, but visuals are nothing compared to the delight of the music, and as always it's a joy to sit and listen to.

    The unfortunate point is that whilst you are basking the vast world of Tamriel, the spite of Mr Virtual Shop is around the corner waiting to pick pocket your crowns and give you a vanity pet item for your troubles. This is where the game for me takes one look at you and wipes money across your screen with the hope of drawing you in, but to be honest I'm not surprised after all this game is an MMO.

    To put it in conclusion this game embarks a journey for you to explore the realms of Tamriel, alone or with friends. So if you do buy this be mindful as this is a MMO so yes there is an abundance of paying items and DLC extras, but that aside the core game is very much the Scrolls game you would expect.    … Expand
  15. IsaacFalls
    May 23, 2018
    8
    Its a good MMORPG

    Well designed quests, nice visuals, good combat

    Performance in raids on consoles is lacking
  16. Exilionus
    Dec 30, 2017
    10
    ESO ONLINE 2018
    This game WAS advertise as SKYRIM 4 YEARS AGO, countless videos of their propaganda, to tell people they should ignore that fact and accept the games horrible textures is bewildering; more so an excuse for lazy rushed design.
    Instead of eye candy graphics we get superb voice acting and story telling. DumbledoreS voice; rather Michael Gambon becomes our guide, "The    ESO ONLINE 2018
    This game WAS advertise as SKYRIM 4 YEARS AGO, countless videos of their propaganda, to tell people they should ignore that fact and accept the games horrible textures is bewildering; more so an excuse for lazy rushed design.
    Instead of eye candy graphics we get superb voice acting and story telling. DumbledoreS voice; rather Michael Gambon becomes our guide, "The Prophet." Throughout your adventures. Quite frankly wasn’t surprised, they can afford it. Which is interesting because they can afford an amazing actors voice over yet completely hire a new inadequate team to build their vision.
    Excuses, excuses these past 4 years of how it’s an mmo and its limitations. However to their credit now the game supports 4k, which really doesn’t make the world appear any better just makes their lazy design appear more apparent because their textures aren’t hiding behind blurriness anymore.
    Is the game fun? Honestly yes... Bethesda are masters of storytelling, they hire the best in business and if you set aside our shallow and vein expectations of design you will enjoy yourself.
    You can be anything in this game... a mage welding a sword, a Templar healer, hell you can visit certain locations and be a vampire wielding double daggers as an assasin. If you can conjure it you can play it... Of course other combinations will be stronger than others.
    Pvp is a hit or miss, soloing any pvp without a team and voice chat to plan your attacks you will fail and get frustrated. More so you have to catch up to veterans who are more aware of the pvp maps and are geared to completely decimate you. Which isn’t to say the community is a hit or miss... Sometimes you’ll be blown away by a story and the music picks up only to hear in the background, "yo dog you for real." Not sure why they let loose voice chat in the game world... I digress.
    The combat is okay, Bethesda still hasn’t mastered that connection of how it’s feels to slice and dice with a sword... Spells feel better. There’s a disconnection in combat that for some reason Bethesda can’t get right.
    So we get mediocre design with 4k support but fun gameplay... hmmm. It’s like asking ourselves what’s more important a brain or looks. Well in this case they get it right... brains. With brains we eventually will get the looks. Play it... Rarely do I recommend mediocrity, but in this case... All I can say... "What is this sorcery...."    … Expand
  17. megabear
    Apr 25, 2017
    8
    Pros: It's not WoW. FF14 felt too close to WoW so I couldn't play it.
    Cons: Herds players into subscription model by giving you too little bag space. That's a big minus for me, otherwise the game gets a solid 9 from me. It's more like a 7.5 due to it but I rounded it up.
  18. destinyfan1
    Feb 12, 2017
    8
    in beginning ok fun then what the **** do i have to do then again an adventure of a lifetime

    positive
    + good combat
    + enormous world with a lot to explore
    + good dungeons
    + enemies , weapons
    + rpg elements
    negative
    - pretty average story
    - in beginning very mediocre ( you don't know what to do )
    push true the wall of questions and you find a very good mmorpg
  19. unbornchikken
    Oct 3, 2016
    8
    I've accidentally put my PC review there, but Metacritic is so lame, that I cannot delete my misplaced review. However, the game is one of the best RPGs (on PC), but I dunno how it looks or plays like on this console.
  20. 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
  21. Slobr18
    Jun 2, 2016
    8
    The Elder Scrolls Online Is a great addition to the Elder Scrolls universe adding interesting new characters, beautiful landscapes to look at, it has great gameplay and combat. The only flaws I found while playing the game were some bugs and I did get stuck in the ground a couple of times. I would recommend this game to hardcore Elder Scrolls fans and this a great game for MMO players.
  22. Rogeriser
    May 23, 2016
    8
    Its not perfect and the storyline and side quests can be very tedious if your on your own, however its by far the deepest and largest RPG on PS4 with some excellent multiplayer aspects, amazing leveling system with endless upgrades, armor and weapons etc..

    Good fantasy atmosphere with HUGE maps.
  23. kwstas
    May 22, 2016
    10
    i love this game so much it so beautiful and amazing . i love it becouse it is so simple , it is so fun , it has a huge beautiful world with tons of things to do . i love how its combat works , i love the simplicity of building your heroes skills and combat style , i honestly believe that is much less boring that world of warcraft . and more fast and convenient than final fantasy . besti love this game so much it so beautiful and amazing . i love it becouse it is so simple , it is so fun , it has a huge beautiful world with tons of things to do . i love how its combat works , i love the simplicity of building your heroes skills and combat style , i honestly believe that is much less boring that world of warcraft . and more fast and convenient than final fantasy . best mmorpg for me . thanks… Expand
  24. Sheep_198
    Mar 5, 2016
    8
    This is a mix of runescape and skyrim, perfect match. You can relax in the game like fishing, collecting, sightseeing, or get challenged with fun cooperative fights. You can completely customise your character, unlike witcher 3 where you can only play as a male. Great adventure, great dialogues and atmosphere. Will want to spend as much time playing as you can.
  25. Kozlak
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Puedo decir que es unos de los PVP mas interesantes que he conocido hasta el momento, conocí los juegos desde The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind y soy un fiel seguidor, llevo 7 meses jugango ESO y creo que va para mas, no siento la necesidad de comprar mas juegos por el momento, con este lo tengo todo!… Expand
  26. EmperorSultan
    Dec 23, 2015
    10
    I have only player The Elder scrolls Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim and I have always wanted to visit other parts in Tamriel, this game made my wish come true. One of the best immersive MMOs out there.
  27. Eckztra
    Dec 13, 2015
    8
    story/ missions are generally fun and interesting, story/side missions feel rich in story and lore apposed to just being "go here and kill this number of people because I said so or collect this for me because I said so". elderscrolls online is a game that can be enjoyable played both solo and with friends. the game keeps to the lore of the elderscrolls games. theres fun events to pursue.story/ missions are generally fun and interesting, story/side missions feel rich in story and lore apposed to just being "go here and kill this number of people because I said so or collect this for me because I said so". elderscrolls online is a game that can be enjoyable played both solo and with friends. the game keeps to the lore of the elderscrolls games. theres fun events to pursue. full of content. personally the biggest factor holding this game back for me is the combat, I don't have all 4 of my characters high enough level yet to know if this applys for all clases but as the assian class I'm basically invinciable in PvE as a level 20 id wander into level 50 zones just because ik nothing could kill me and at least they'd pervide some sort of challenge. i really wish they allowed players to tinker with the difficulty mode within the game if enemys did something like 2 of 4 times the amount of damage to me alone combat would feel more invigorating me.… Expand
  28. rallediz
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    This game was just what I was looking for. A huge game with so much to do. Great graphics and nice gameplay. I havent played elder scrolls before so I can´t compare the game with those.. But i feel that this game is great.
  29. That_DL_Kid
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    I wanted another Elder Scrolls game and they delivered. I'm not a big MMORPG guy so the fact that a lot of the missions can be easily done solo was not an issue for me. The story line is involving and I've already spent many hours in the game. My only complaint is the DLC seems a bit high priced, I'll wait for the price drop until I get them as there is plenty to due in the main game.
  30. Zeddix
    Sep 19, 2015
    8
    The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is an MMO take on the popular RPG series, The Elder Scrolls. Although it may have many similarities and differences to previous titles, it's still a great game in it's own unique way.

    It's important to note that this game won't be to everyones liking. It places the natural elements of the traditionally popular RPG, and puts them down in a    The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is an MMO take on the popular RPG series, The Elder Scrolls. Although it may have many similarities and differences to previous titles, it's still a great game in it's own unique way.

    It's important to note that this game won't be to everyones liking. It places the natural elements of the traditionally popular RPG, and puts them down in a completely new environment - filled with multiple-played populated cities, cooperative dungeons, and lots of highly strategic-yet-enjoyable PvP.

    This game surrounds itself in the lore of TES extremely well, with readable books that help you to understand the complexity of the world. Additionally, the NPC's are voiced, which helps to emerse you and make the world seem more believable as you run around, slay monsters, and pretty much do everyone else's 'fetch' quests.

    The level of development for characters in ESO is also pretty varied. When you start the game, you will pick from four classes. However, as is natural in a TES game, these classes do not restrict your equipment or weapons, instead they provide you with individual, yet very useful skill lines, of which you can grow as you level up.

    In terms of the 'MMO' side of things, the game seems to be lacking slightly. The grouping system seems ineffective at times, and there is no real way to socialize with other players - apart from voice chat. There are your typical 'guilds' however, yet these are essential if you wish to auction your hard-earned gear in replacement for something better, as there are no auction houses anywhere!

    Dungeons and PvP can be a varied experience as well. Although it can be rewarding to strategically kill your first boss amongst your friends and other group members, the game really lacks any risk-vs-reward payment for all your hard earned work. Expect bosses to be dropping nothing but loose change, and the occasional green item, as these will most likely be all you get - as the XP rewarded isn't much to write home about either...
    In terms of PvP, the game can be quite fun. It's hard to contain the level of excitement you get from a massive PvP encounter, as they are often quite hectic and crazy. However, it can be a pain to die; just to have to run for 20 minutes to find another encounter.

    This game will be most enjoyable if you have friends to play it with though. The quests can be a blast, and offer better story telling and interaction, compared to more traditional MMO games. Although the combat is different, and done using a hotbar system, there's still more involvement from the player, as you have to time blocks, parry, and dodge AoE attacks. Just dont expect this to play like Skyrim or Oblivion.

    Overall, the game is great. If you are a massive fan of TES lore, or are looking for a new game to play with your friends, then you'll most likely enjoy this too. However if you're more of a single player focused player who's more intrested in intense action games, or perhaps not an MMO fan, you might want to give this a miss.    … 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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