The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1001 Ratings

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  1. zuk0
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    For an MMO, I think the graphics are great! Voice acting is pretty good and it definitely has the feel of Tamriel. It's a lot of fun running around the environment knowing it's populated with other players. This is probably the first successful console MMO I have every played.
  2. hugo2
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I like Elder Scrolls Online! It's the best game I ever seen. With no subscription fee I think a lot of gamers will buy this game Thank you Zenimax for this beautiful rp game.
  3. jutaafal
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    The game is brilliant. Contains action,exploring,pvp and group events. The idea of World Events is just great. The leveling is fun and its not boring and monotonic.
  4. nuso
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This is the best the elder scrolls game I've ever played in my life. It's wiping the floor with Skyrim in every possible way. A true successor to morrowind and oblivion.
  5. zita
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    14 months and 3000 ours spent: this is still the best MMORPG on the market and this year, with more competition, it's really going to stand out.

    9/10

    Putting 10/10 in an effort to slow down haters and people who clearly didn't play it :P
  6. jutka
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Best game I've ever played.
    To be precise I don't like MMO's. But this isn't another grind-centered MMO. It's a first real massive multiplayer RPG, where you have your story, you're making decisions, etc. Plus everything else is great: frequent updates, dungeons, community, even graphics, sounds and music are awesome for the MMO. When someone says that there are quests where you have to    Best game I've ever played.
    To be precise I don't like MMO's. But this isn't another grind-centered MMO. It's a first real massive multiplayer RPG, where you have your story, you're making decisions, etc. Plus everything else is great: frequent updates, dungeons, community, even graphics, sounds and music are awesome for the MMO. When someone says that there are quests where you have to kill or gather something, be serious: what other things do you do in most games?    … Expand
  7. dpc
    Jul 30, 2015
    10
    Loving it so far (at level 13). My first console MMO and while there are certainly a few things I'm not totally in love with, it IS an Elder Scrolls game and very fun to play and level up. Combat is better than Skyrim. I look forward to playing every night - and after 6 solid weeks of the incredible Witcher 3, that's really saying something!
  8. nulu
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Great game...Tons of stuff to do..And most importantly it's TES with friends...Zenimax has outdone themselves yet again...Will continue my subscription...
  9. zuaa
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Amazing game! very smooth detailed graphics. plenty of thngs to do for thext 2 years. no fees. 1 price and you are ready to go. incredible vast maps. always something to do.

    cons: it might take a while to get used to. some things are a bit complex. crafting, teams lays. some interface should be simpler.
    i recommend 100% if you are a fan of Dungon Siege (x100 better)
  10. unos
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Better than Archepay, The Secret World, and TERA, all things considered.
    I've been purchasing every major MMO release this year and have left extremely disappointed each time. I would log in, see "kill X and Y", do the standard number mashing combat that you find in every MMO, and end up unsubscribing. I did try to give these games my all and see if I could break past the tedium, but I could not.
  11. inar
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    The game is amazingly beautiful and HUGE. There is so much to explore and play through. Well worth the money, especially when you find it on sale. There is stuff for both the hardcore and casual gamers.
  12. nuuman
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Best MMO of 2015 for me. This game's worth downloading. I have really enjoyed the gameplay of this game. The graphical details in this game is above any other MMO. I love all those powerstyles. Those power effects are well programmed. There's almost no glitches. The game runs smoothly. It clearly deserves a rating of 10.
  13. maxxi3
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    One of the most fun games I have ever played. I greatly disliked WoW and am very happy with how this game has turned out. The storyline is amazing and you definitely feel for the NPCs involved. The writing is fantastic and the replayability is great.
  14. wuma
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best MMORPG's of the decade. It has a lot of rich content, with random events popping up all the time, taking out most of the grind in the game. Its extremely balanced and there is no monthly fees. The quests feel natural and fun to do without getting tedious. This game is amazing and I recommend it to anyone who wants an amazing game!
  15. stormmax
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    One of the best value for money games I've ever played. No monthly subscription means it's an MMO which you can choose when to play and you're not forced to log-in every single day. Live team were clever enough to spend the first few months fixing bugs and polishing existing content, along with adding a few new pieces. The only real downside I can say is that I need MORE of it. ExpansionsOne of the best value for money games I've ever played. No monthly subscription means it's an MMO which you can choose when to play and you're not forced to log-in every single day. Live team were clever enough to spend the first few months fixing bugs and polishing existing content, along with adding a few new pieces. The only real downside I can say is that I need MORE of it. Expansions please! 10/10… Expand
  16. ponju
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Really well made game! The graphics, the story, the small details, the combat system. Everything is really well done! Leveling is really fun thanks to the new "questing" system, that really eliminates the boring things of questing. Things feel more genuine, varied and not at all grindy.
  17. mizuka
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Best MMO of our times. Seriously, you start the game and...relax. No repetitive content, no grind. If somebody does something like it - that's just because he likes it, not because he has to do it to get super-uber-gear-sword-pants. Tons of good brand new ideas. No subscription - unlimited fun.
  18. numidum
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game worth to be in the collection of the best games ever made ( if there is one). High quality graphics and sound help the game to be wonderfull. The gameplay is solid and the action of the game id very good. RPG elements work great and the players are nice and kind.
  19. juta
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I'd say Elder Scrolls Online is the perfect mix between guild wars 2 and world of warcraft. All the good things of these 2 games mixed into one is the result of ESO.
  20. midsad
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Elder Scrolls Online had some issues with the launch, most of them got fixed though. I can't really complain their costumer support is second to none, and the game is just perfect.
  21. kutaram
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I was thinking of buying FFXIV Heavensward as I enjoyed the game, however when I tried ESO I was completely blown away. It's miles ahead of FFXIV regarding everything. Which says a lot when FFXIV is probably miles ahead of games like WoW. What a gem of a game.
  22. zumaaag1994
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game. If you sick and tired of boring copied wow clones then this game is for you. Excellent graphics, gameplay and best of all its B2P. This game is definitely gonna give **** Mop a run for its money.
  23. illidan75
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    No commitment fun. I'm not tied down by a subscription - which is great. But most importantly, the game is beautiful. I'm happy they worked on it hard this past year. Quality really shines through.
  24. fulak
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    A terrific blend of social questing, incredibly flexible game mechanics that engage rather than bore, and a deep, beautiful, and magical world to explore is something we've seen from many games in years past. But take that and apply it to an MMO...and do it incredible well...that is truly a remarkable accomplishment. It's fun, It's huge.
  25. kuewa
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    It's my new main MMO. I'm a casual player, meaning I have a life outside of the game. Working 40+ hrs a week along with my hubby and child. I don't feel pressured to play the game to get my moneys worth. Questing known as hearts are still the same as any other MMO but hides it with a new way by giving options of what you want to do. No longer having to kill 50 lizards just for a smallIt's my new main MMO. I'm a casual player, meaning I have a life outside of the game. Working 40+ hrs a week along with my hubby and child. I don't feel pressured to play the game to get my moneys worth. Questing known as hearts are still the same as any other MMO but hides it with a new way by giving options of what you want to do. No longer having to kill 50 lizards just for a small pecentage of experience and repeat.… Expand
  26. gurgulio
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I've personally been waiting for a game like this for a long time. The freedom to level how you wish is phenomenal. Being an artist though, the art direction is what pulls me in the most. This game is beautiful. I'm not saying that the graphics have to be "uber current" with today's technology, but just that it has a focused consistent appeal with it's design and personality.
  27. polka2
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    One of the best games out there. It's clear as day that the large majority of these "negative reviews" are coming from people who have not even played the game and are either just trolling to be miserable trolls or are mad because their game might be failing in some way
  28. warrlocks
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game is genre defining. It really sets the bar for everything coming up next. The quest system is fantastic, unlike any other mmorpg on the market, the classes are filled with possibilities and you never feel trapped into a system or "cookie cutter builds" that degrade the experience.
  29. koala51
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    The amount of stories that are available is amazing. The game has so much replay value. I am definitely getting my $60 out of the game. The game is huge and i feel like i will never finish it.
  30. louiu
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    The finest hour for MMO's, I started playing MMO's with World of Warcraft at launch, I have since played most of the MMO's that have come since and a few that came before also and I feel I speak with some authority when I say that this is by far the best game I've played at launch in this genre
  31. razumdar
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Fun and innovative in the sense that you level up quickly without realizing that your doing it. Combat is fast paced and smooth, graphics are beautifully done, and over all game play is extremely enjoyable.
  32. budalew
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Finally a game that combines the best features of the good mmo's while adding new mechanics and ways to play the game. It will be a long time I think before a better game than ESO will be made.
  33. worldaw
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game is the culmination of the evolution of both free to play, and subscription MMOs. The game design and art are superb, and the microtransaction/auction system is amazing. Cant say enough good things about this game. p.s. Also, lots of replayability between races in terms of story.
  34. raduma
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I wish i could comment on some of these negative reviews. If you are hitting the same 2 buttons the entire game your doing it wrong. This is the most immersive game i have ever played.
  35. owned42
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    The game is amazing in my own opinion. The graphics are spot on and the visual schemes are amazing. I am still playing and i feel so immersed. Besides the PvE which i can go meh at sometimes (compared to many other mmo's where the pve is just BLAH), it rescues itself in PVP
  36. kutkalica
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Really funny game! I already spend 300 hs on it and don't regret buying it. Some times the non-story-quest get really boring(but it always happen in all MMOs).
  37. hijakala
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Don't listen to the naysayers they are just WOW fanbabies who are upset that ESO is so popular and good. It really is fantastic and the graphics are some of the best I've ever seen.
  38. dopamin43
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Very refreshing mmo, and with no monthly fee, it's a winner! The "quest" system is what i liked most and why I find it so refreshing. Great job Zenimax, can't wait to see where you take this game.
  39. fredi59
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Phenomenal game. It removes a lot of the things I hate about MMOs (monthly fee, gear grinds, pointless time sinks etc) and adds a bunch of great things.
  40. maxiii
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I am thoroughly enjoying ESO. I can jump in and play for an hour or so, or I can play for 6, it's all easy and fun. I never feel the grind, and the world is stunning. Overall, it's just a really good game.
  41. fosex
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    The game is astonishing, I have played WoW for 6 years and every other MMO I haven't even bothered to try, all of them have been the same. Finally a game breaks the mold.
  42. tamika
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Game in which everyone will find something for you. No matter how much time you can dedicate to game, you can fully enjoy it. I think this is what make it completely different from other MMO games.
  43. Metalheadtim
    Jun 27, 2015
    8
    When I first heard the Elder Scrolls universe was going to become a mmo I was intrigued by the endless possibilities that come with the territory. Straying from the formula that made it a juggernaunt among it's peers, Bethesda decided to cash in on the mmo craze. It's pc counterpart never lived up to expectations and many wondered if it would ever hit consoles after a lengthy delay. Don'tWhen I first heard the Elder Scrolls universe was going to become a mmo I was intrigued by the endless possibilities that come with the territory. Straying from the formula that made it a juggernaunt among it's peers, Bethesda decided to cash in on the mmo craze. It's pc counterpart never lived up to expectations and many wondered if it would ever hit consoles after a lengthy delay. Don't let the pc version detract you from giving this one a shot. The console version improves on many of the issues that plagued the pc one. MMOs are a dime a dozen on pc, but many console owners have yet to experience a mmo due to the lack of games that are offered. Final Fantasy A Realm Reborn proved that it can work. It was up to Bethesda to deliver an experience that stands toe to toe with the top console rpgs, and for the most part they did. The shear size of the world can be overwhelming at first, but in a good way. Once you get settled into your character and figure out what works for you everything else falls into place. The difficulty did discourage me a little at first, I died multiple times getting worked over by mobs. When I learned how to play my class the correct way that was all a distant memory. I leveled to 50 in less than a month and was left wanting more, little did I realize that was only the beginning. This game easily has hundreds of hours of content, you get what you paid for and then some that's for sure. PvP alone could be a seperate game, it's impressive the amount of stuff that is going on. Like any other mmo you grind on endgame content grouping with others along the way to make your toon an unstoppable force. The graphics do kinda suck, it looks like a last gen game, an early one at that. Gameplay and replayability is where it shines. Do yourself a favor a give this one a shot, you may be surprised.… Expand
  44. hulmej
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    I am enjoying this game very much. There is so much to do and the map is very large and the combat is very good in the game. The PvP system is good as well but you do need to be at a high level to do that.
  45. holi
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game is definitely one of the best games I have ever played, and THE best MMORPG out there at this, and a much longer, time. Everything from graphics to storyline are beautifully done.
  46. konju
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    The amount of bashing this game took is unreal. The competitors must be really afraid. Makes me wonder how games like crappy WoW still manage to live on when it's not even close to ESO.
  47. zutko
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Graphics are great morons....
    Metacritic has really gone down to hell by allowing all the trolls to downote this amazing game, it's one of the rare games worth its price.
  48. elsonsojannus
    Jul 2, 2015
    9
    The game has a very Elder Scrolls look to it, with questing handled much the same way as the single player games. The single player game play is surprisingly complete through the main quest. If the idea is to treat this as the sequel to Skyrim, it can do that, as long as people realize it is not. I am a long time MMO and TES single-player gamer and this game merges these together, whichThe game has a very Elder Scrolls look to it, with questing handled much the same way as the single player games. The single player game play is surprisingly complete through the main quest. If the idea is to treat this as the sequel to Skyrim, it can do that, as long as people realize it is not. I am a long time MMO and TES single-player gamer and this game merges these together, which results in some unconventional solutions and game play. People used to playing solo games, like Skyrim, will need to know that others are frequently around doing the same quests at the same time, which takes some getting used to. There will be interaction with other players. On the other hand, MMO players will need to know that a lot of the visual appearance has roots in Skyrim, which results in a very minimal UI. There will be solo players and players looking for "immersion" in the game with you.

    The game world is exceptional. Graphics and audio quality are more than acceptable to me, with just a slight amount of visual stutter in the game when turning or moving fast. Controls are intuitive, but not very customizable, so if you have an unusual preference for what buttons do, be aware. Combat is heavy on spells, which is different from a typical Elder Scrolls game. It is very dynamic and requires some moving around in order to avoid attacks and maintain a target. This is not a game where you stand in one spot and press buttons. Crafting in the game is easy to understand and the craftable items do compete well with drops. Crafting can get tedious if too much is attempted all at once. Trade with other players is through direct trade and guild stores, rather than an auction house, and fits well into the Elder Scrolls universe. Since you can be in up to 5 guilds, the options for trade through the guilds works well.

    The UI is very bare bones and things are definitely missing that one might expect in an MMO. MMO players that are expecting a wealth of data flowing across the screen and lots of informative text everywhere will find combat more challenging. Information about what is happening comes from visual clues in the game world instead of text and icons. No add-on support makes this particularly challenging for players coming over from the PC version. This is not insurmountable and players can become skilled at combat even without the traditional MMO information on the screen.

    Some basic RPG elements are also not in the current version of the game. There is no text chat, so everything is done with the player's voice. Housing is not currently in the game, nor is there any way to change the character appearance. The character appearance is highly customizable at creation time and there are 9 bi-pedal races to choose from. Armor and clothing can be colored. The result is a wide variety of character appearance in the game.

    The game gets a base rating of 8. The detailed game world is out of the park and gets it a boost to 10. With no other problems, it would stay there, but the slight stutter during movement, some bugs in the game that cause black or invisible players, NPCs, and monsters for a few seconds, the lack of an easy to access MUTE button for voice chat all subtract a point. None of these prevent game play and the game is still very playable and enjoyable on the PS4 platform. I am not concerned about missing features, like text chat, barber shop, housing, and combat text so there is no rathing change for that. Bottom line is that it is a 9 for me.    … Expand
  49. kuha
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    this game is the this game is the this game is the this game is the this game is the this game is the this game is the v v this game is the this game is the this game is the this game is the this game is the this game is the this game is the this game is the
  50. tesrulz
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I really liked the quest system of this game. It's something totally new and I haven't seen anything like that before. I don't feel tired even playing ESO for hours.
  51. esofanatic
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Great graphics, nice character customization (not as good as Tera in this aspect), gigantic worlds and plenty of quests to perform and mobs to fight...
  52. zutkos
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    First off I would like to say i have tried other mmos. played the wow starter edition thought it was very childish and combat was very boring. so then i bought the secret world when it became subsription less becasue i am very into all the illumanati templar stuff. was ok but the interface was kind of confusing and combat was meh but the story was pretty cool. i was at gamestop one day andFirst off I would like to say i have tried other mmos. played the wow starter edition thought it was very childish and combat was very boring. so then i bought the secret world when it became subsription less becasue i am very into all the illumanati templar stuff. was ok but the interface was kind of confusing and combat was meh but the story was pretty cool. i was at gamestop one day and a friend of a friend told me to try out elder scrolls online. i bought it and have loved every minute of it. i dont rate games by anything other than fun factor becasue really thats all that matters and eso gets a ten.… Expand
  53. esobestmmo
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    So far the best MMO I have played, GREAT graphics, nice mechanics, fluid gameplay, smooth performance, updated constantly and full of pvp campaigns....
  54. gnowl
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Ever wished WoW wouldn't be so boring? ESO is thousands times better than WoW ever aimed to be. Finally I can quest at my pace and actually enjoy the stories.
  55. nuhal
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Great graphics, great story, fluid combat what is there more to say. Action combat is the way to go, tab-targetting is so outdated it's not even funny anymore.
  56. rustika
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    An amazing game! I especially like the exploration part of hidden caves and dungeons spread around the world which in general reward you with loot chests
  57. Subcutaneous
    Jul 2, 2015
    9
    The only reason it got a 9 instead of a 10 from me is because I have run into a few bugs. Nothing game breaking or anything. This game is a TON of fun if you are teaming up with other players. Even if you are the solo type, you can still have success in this game. I play primarily with my brother and it's one of those games that make you lose track of time when you play it. That's how goodThe only reason it got a 9 instead of a 10 from me is because I have run into a few bugs. Nothing game breaking or anything. This game is a TON of fun if you are teaming up with other players. Even if you are the solo type, you can still have success in this game. I play primarily with my brother and it's one of those games that make you lose track of time when you play it. That's how good it is IMO. There are just too many things to do in game. I can't recommend ESO enough. Don't listen to the legions of haters, they have no idea what they are talking about, give ESO a try.… Expand
  58. monki
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I'll never undestand what is with all these haters of ESO. Are you so scared it's gonna take a place as a king of MMO or what? Well guess what ESO is finally succesfull, deal with it.
  59. uloo
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. Superb artwork, great depth and incredible value for a one time fee, Yes, there are promotions aimed at getting people to spend money in the shop, but these are largely cosmetic or convenience based - the game is in no way pay to win. Good community, vast world and enough content to keep interest for many, many hours.
  60. alexandar
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    So many haters yet again..Seriously are you paid by blizzard to downvote every mmorpg that comes out or what? This is getting ridiculous already metacritic.
  61. uzaham
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Truly loving this game. I decided the second I saw it that I would buy this game and was not disappointed in the slightest. I have been playing WoW for 6 years. I am glad in a way that Warlords of Draenor is so terribly childish, given me more time to play ESO.
  62. kolpi
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    THIS is THE GAME!! All those horrible reviews 1 year ago finally paid off. ZOS has created an immersive MMO that is also the best RPG among them. Well done Zenimax.
  63. ulfric
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    10/10 for me. Reason: - this is one of those few games where you don't rush to max level so you can finally have some fun, but are having fun from level one.
  64. killjaide
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Best MMO of 2015 and ever created - Welcome to Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. Tamriel is the most beautiful place to be in. Other MMOs can be ashamed of their garbage zones.
  65. misk13
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    AvAvA is incredible PvP concept. Something that we've seen previously in Daoc. ESO is already miles ahead of Daoc and can only keep improving. It's PvP is the best MMOs have ever seen.
  66. zelva
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This is a great year of gaming, with ESO coming to Consoles, Witcher 3 being great and expecting fallout 4 as well. ESO is a few leagues ahead of other MMOs with its quality.
  67. bulika
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game is absolute gold! The storyline is very well done and it allows you to make countless decisions as you play which will change your storyline and whilst at the end of it all you will get the same ending if you decide to play through the story with a different character you will experience huge variety from your first playthrough as the decisions you make enable you to playThis game is absolute gold! The storyline is very well done and it allows you to make countless decisions as you play which will change your storyline and whilst at the end of it all you will get the same ending if you decide to play through the story with a different character you will experience huge variety from your first playthrough as the decisions you make enable you to play completely different missions.… Expand
  68. hellrise
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game just suits me perfectly, being an MMO with a beautiful, hand-crafted world containing enjoyable PvE for smaller groups and the lack of a gear treadmill.
  69. tarzan4
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    The game doesn't have that good graphics. But I'm not playing games because of graphics. When I first tried the game in it's beta state I was like a "donut" simply, is this real? Am I playing this MMO? Simply the best MMO to date.
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. 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.
  77. 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
  78. IsaacFalls
    May 23, 2018
    8
    Its a good MMORPG

    Well designed quests, nice visuals, good combat

    Performance in raids on consoles is lacking
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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.
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. 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.
  88. 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.
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. Thaksin
    Jan 21, 2021
    8
    Открыл для себя абсолютно недавно эту замечательную ММО, пришел в игру на дополнении "Greymoor".
  92. 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
  93. ninsusinak22
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    The grinding never stops. No time to write longer review. TIME TO GRIND THEM GOLDMATS
  94. 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
  95. 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!
  96. 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
  97. 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!
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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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