The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

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7.6

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. ascedentevil
    Jul 2, 2015
    9
    I've put a lot of time into The Elder Scrolls Online, namely about two weeks and 30 or so hours and I've barley even scratched the surface of the game, I've managed to become a "master explorer" in 1 of the 17 available areas. So then, the size of this game is huge, I did read about a few chaps who surmised that it would take 8.9 hours of real time horse riding to travel from corner toI've put a lot of time into The Elder Scrolls Online, namely about two weeks and 30 or so hours and I've barley even scratched the surface of the game, I've managed to become a "master explorer" in 1 of the 17 available areas. So then, the size of this game is huge, I did read about a few chaps who surmised that it would take 8.9 hours of real time horse riding to travel from corner to corner of Tamriel and that's a long time.
    As we've come to know, Bethesda love packing their ES games to the max with content that will take you forever to complete and TESO is no different, It's literally impossible to go anywhere without getting distracted by something, be it a dungeon, area boss or quest, you'l always have something to do; be it saving someones family member or delivering a package.
    For the story driven fan, it is a little dry to begin with, with missions being handed out occasionally, you'll be keeping yourself occupied until the game says you can do some more campaign missions. Aside from the this the narrative is strong (and it ought to be considering none other than Michael Gambon himself will be guiding you); and you'll soon find yourself eager to learn what comes next.
    Alongside this all the standard guilds return, mages and fighters and a few new ones, will let you explore smaller scale stories that will turn your character into a powerful legend of the land. But also a new alliance feature comes in that allows you to clear areas of the map for the greater good of your people, giving you a feeling of duty and heroism.
    Skills are easy to level as usual and the leveling system offers an easy and intuitive approach to gearing your character in the direction you want. Each set of skills has passive and active abilities that will map to buttons on the controller, allowing you access to magic spells that can cause extra defensive and offensive effects.
    The games many crafting systems allow you to make Armour, brew potions and craft enchantments; giving you total freedom over how you play the game.
    Understandably it's the multiplayer that defines the game, truly showing off the size and polish of the game. Once you hit level ten you can group with other players to take on team dungeons and challenges, offering better loot and experience, not to mention a hell of a lot of fun; with each player having their own responsibility, team work becomes key. Then, when you're ready, enter Cyrodil for some intense PvP, with massive teams of players you can fight to literally become the emperor of Cyrodil. with rumors of the game allowing up to 1000 people at once, these matches can become HUGE.
    The only slight downside (and the main one to overlook) is the Visuals. Yes, they have improved over Skyrim, with better character models and some stellar lighting, but the lifeless looks on the faces of NPCs when they are describing terrible events sometimes takes you out of the fantasy.

    Overall a very well made and polished game from Bethesda with the usually quality and quantity we have come to expect form the franchise, a strong addition to any gamers collection.    … Expand
  4. 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.
  5. Psktassassin
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    Elder scrolls online is a enjoyable Mmo set in the elder scrolls universe. It captures the look and feel of elder scrolls but without as much interactivity. The combat is always changing,the world is enormous, the Pvp is epic and the story and lore is brilliant. This isn't skyrim, don't expect it to be and you'll have a blast.
  6. rocco0425
    Jun 29, 2015
    8
    This game is not a 10, it is not perfect but it is also not bad enough to give it anything under a 7. It does nothing revolutionary, but its a fun game and the pvp is awesome. This game is not for everyone, and some will expect it to play like skyrim and they will be mad and give the game a 0 and thats fine, but if you go in expecting an average mmo experience and you have friends to playThis game is not a 10, it is not perfect but it is also not bad enough to give it anything under a 7. It does nothing revolutionary, but its a fun game and the pvp is awesome. This game is not for everyone, and some will expect it to play like skyrim and they will be mad and give the game a 0 and thats fine, but if you go in expecting an average mmo experience and you have friends to play with then you will enjoy this game.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. Optimus-Prime
    Jun 28, 2015
    7
    I have spent over a 100 hours in this game so far and I am thoroughly enjoying it! The best thing about the game in my opinion is the PvP, I have never played anything like it and playing with friends just makes it all better. DO NOT go into this game thinking its skyrim online otherwise you will just be disappointed. Instead, think of it as a new MMO on consoles and keep an open mind. TheI have spent over a 100 hours in this game so far and I am thoroughly enjoying it! The best thing about the game in my opinion is the PvP, I have never played anything like it and playing with friends just makes it all better. DO NOT go into this game thinking its skyrim online otherwise you will just be disappointed. Instead, think of it as a new MMO on consoles and keep an open mind. The graphics are nothing special but each area is huge and the variety of scenery makes questing interesting although some side quests may feel repetitive at times. The lore is detailed and voice acting makes quests a little more interesting than other MMOs ive played and taking the time to read a few of the details does give some perspective to my characters role in the grand scale of the game. The class system really does shine in this game as I never feel limited to a specific role and working out which skills and loot best suits my playstyle is a joy. This game would get a 8/10 from me if it wasnt for the awful server issues. I understand most MMO can have this problem shortly after launch so hopefully it will be sorted but nothing breaks immersion more than staring at a loading screen for 20 minutes when all you want to do is get right back into the action then you get kicked to the title screen, not acceptable. Good game with huge amounts of content at a reasonable price, unlike most games on the market today, that can appeal to all sorts of players.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. 10mooses
    Jun 25, 2015
    8
    Go over there, beat up some guys and then come back here and tell me all about it.
    Sounds pish doesn't it? It's not though. It's really good. No idea why but it is.
    I'm not even a particularly big fan of previous elder scrolls game.
  11. RLunardelli
    Jun 25, 2015
    9
    I'm liking the game, this is my first time playing an Elders Scrolls franchise game, and the experience is exciting like i had in WoW some years ago. I'll give a 9 because the idea of "late game" of PvE is a little empty to me at the moment, maybe is because there isn't, much players in high levels now.
  12. reieto
    Jun 25, 2015
    0
    What a disappointment! Everything I loved about the Elder Scrolls experience just thrown away - who in their right mind thinks that entering a dungeon and having other unknown players appear out of nowhere and run past you *makes any sense in the world*? Maybe today's dungeons are like shopping malls. I returned the game on the 2nd day. I can only hope for the next real installment inWhat a disappointment! Everything I loved about the Elder Scrolls experience just thrown away - who in their right mind thinks that entering a dungeon and having other unknown players appear out of nowhere and run past you *makes any sense in the world*? Maybe today's dungeons are like shopping malls. I returned the game on the 2nd day. I can only hope for the next real installment in Elder Scrolls.… Expand
  13. Don_Paulos
    Jun 25, 2015
    9
    Great game, only thing stopping it being a 10 is the lack of consequence for dying. Otherwise, best MMORPG out the at the moment. Great looking and full of atmosphere.
  14. 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.
  15. loe
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Having put countless hours into Elder Scrolls Online, I can now say with confidence that this is the MMORPG that stands the best chance of dethroning World of Warcraft. It's also one that I've thoroughly enjoyed. Guild Wars 2 is the modern MMORPG that offers a more streamlined and comfortable experience in open-world exploring and PvP for players of all skills/experience. And instead ofHaving put countless hours into Elder Scrolls Online, I can now say with confidence that this is the MMORPG that stands the best chance of dethroning World of Warcraft. It's also one that I've thoroughly enjoyed. Guild Wars 2 is the modern MMORPG that offers a more streamlined and comfortable experience in open-world exploring and PvP for players of all skills/experience. And instead of ignoring players who want to be crafty or explorative, ESO rewards them… Expand
  16. 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.
  17. furlan
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Most fun I've had in an MMO. The game is beautiful, tons of fun and addicting for all! The pve, pvp, and AvAvA is all amazing and really well done. Finally a game where you can do whatever you want.. Explore, do dungeons, pvp, AvAvA, and more! Also, this game is harder than your average MMO. Which is good! Who doesn't like a challenge?
  18. ravenclaw77
    Jun 25, 2015
    5
    Such a disappointment. Long time fan of the Elder Scrolls, and this game is one of the worst I've played on PS4.

    The combat is very bland, boring, and frustrating. They did a good job with immersion, but at the expense of playability -- I need to know what status effects are on myself, my allies, and my enemies. The game is pretty short for an MMO, there's not much to do once the    Such a disappointment. Long time fan of the Elder Scrolls, and this game is one of the worst I've played on PS4.

    The combat is very bland, boring, and frustrating. They did a good job with immersion, but at the expense of playability -- I need to know what status effects are on myself, my allies, and my enemies.

    The game is pretty short for an MMO, there's not much to do once the story is over. PvP is imbalanced and there's really no other end game. The guild system is pretty messed up and not having a proper auction house is inexcusable. Good luck forming new guilds down the road, everyone's going to want to be part of the biggest possible, to have access to trading.

    The crafting levels painfully slow and the gear you can make is obsolete by the time you can make it (like most, but not all MMOs). Ridiculous amount of recipes for trivial items no one wants, needs, or even has access to buy and sell.

    Personally, I'm going back to DC Universe Online, the only PS4 MMO where combat is fun.    … Expand
  19. abrahaml0
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I have been looking for a game to keep my attention since I got bored of WoW a couple years ago, but nothing really has kept me too entertained for very long... until Elder Scrolls Online. Within the first 2 days I had put 20 hours into the game, and I have not even scratched the surface. Tons of stuff to do, great combat system, that is very interactive and actually takes skill to doI have been looking for a game to keep my attention since I got bored of WoW a couple years ago, but nothing really has kept me too entertained for very long... until Elder Scrolls Online. Within the first 2 days I had put 20 hours into the game, and I have not even scratched the surface. Tons of stuff to do, great combat system, that is very interactive and actually takes skill to do well. If you're trying to get off the WoW train, then this is where you want to go.… Expand
  20. 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.
  21. lolipop2
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This is the best MMORPG I have ever played so far. It doesn't suck your money like a hungry vacuum. Leveling is at ease. Full voice acting. Exploring is also fun and actually rewarding. Very soothing music. Please, try the game, it doesn't even need monthly subscription to play.
  22. turisto
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    The only problems I have with this title are the dungeons are a annoying, everything is a boss it seems and there are a lot of them. The rewards are, generally speaking useless and when they are good, it's not for your class. But I don't dungeon much.
  23. yolo4917
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Having played almost every MMO since the dawn of the genre (right back to MUDs) I've been jaded for a very long time and was almost hesitant to try yet another - the fact it was Subs-Free helped me overcome that reticence.
    I love it.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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).
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. kufaal
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    After playing this game hardcore for over a month, I feel that the hype has finally worn off and the game truly deserves a 10 rating. It's by far the best MMO right now, even better than World of Warcraft (though that's mostly due to Blizzard's failings).
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. huzat
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Fans of fantasy RPG have had to wait a long time for a game where they can imagine themselves as heroes in 'another world' without paying by the month for it.
  47. 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.
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. 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....
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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.
  64. 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...
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. imaka
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game is like WoW just done right. There is no way to really summarize this game into 5,000 characters so I am simply going to say this. This is like all MMOs it is just 5,000 times better and more entertaining. And you don't have to pay a monthly fee!
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. 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!
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. 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)
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. wulvo
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Best mmorpg ever created and I've played soooo many. There is literally no competition when eso is just sooo goood. Thanks Zenimax for this masterpiece, will play for years to come.
  82. 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...
  83. 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.
  84. kulko
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Graphics bad? Hell it looks 5+ years ahead of WoD, wondering why nobody cries about that. Not to mention it looks better than any MMO on the market...
  85. ulina
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    All the morons talking bad about the graphics. And what exactly looks better than ESO? Skyrim certainly doesn't lol. ESO's lighting enough is way better...
  86. 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.
  87. julko
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Ever wanted to play a modern MMO with action combat, great graphics, and mostly important it being a great RPG? You're lucky because ESO is all that and much more.
  88. miew
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    ESO wasn't that good in beta, but will all these updates it has grown into something unbeliveable good. The content alone is worth waaaay more than 60$.
  89. ianz
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Dropped WoW for this and I'm not regretting at all. ESO is way better than WoW ever was. That's saying something when ESO is better than WoW's BC era.
  90. 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.
  91. 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.
  92. stormmaiden
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Wow what a gem of a game. The questing is actually interesting, what is this madness. Uncle sheo's not messing around. Seriously if you are a TES fan get this game immediately.
  93. hkasdsa
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Just here to let you know that Elder Scrolls: Tamriel Unlimited is the only worthy mmo of playing. Others are utter garbage compared to this masterpiece.
  94. tonykroos
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    ESO is absolutely gorgeous. It's the only MMO that is actually interesting. No fetch quests, simply amazing game. Just what I expected from a TES game!
  95. 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.
  96. fasadasd
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    So many haters lol. I guess Blizzard is finally afraid because ESO so much better than WoW you can't even compare. That garbage needs to disappear already.
  97. mithcell
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Terrific game. Absolutely the best MMO ever created.
    ZoS has really turned it around, this is the TES game we all expected.
    Looking forward to future updates, like Imperial City etc.
  98. Jaypeace
    Jun 24, 2015
    5
    So I have played the game for over 6 hours And I'm not impressed. The game has been marginally fun at times but for the most part has been pretty dull. Most of what i have done is run around the map and clicked through dialog. I heard you have to warm up to it but I haven't felt any warmth at all. The quests for leveling up are just so boring. A few of the missions are fun but most of themSo I have played the game for over 6 hours And I'm not impressed. The game has been marginally fun at times but for the most part has been pretty dull. Most of what i have done is run around the map and clicked through dialog. I heard you have to warm up to it but I haven't felt any warmth at all. The quests for leveling up are just so boring. A few of the missions are fun but most of them are not. There aren't constant story missions to go through like most MMOs, instead you do a bunch of side missions then occasionally do a story mission. And playing with friends is pretty difficult. Unless each of you play with each other at the exact same time and pick up the same missions, you will end up doing different quests than your friend and you will be split up. The little bit of PvP I have tried doesn't seem to be skill based. I ended up fighting against players level 30+ when I was level 10. This is just an average game all around. Average graphics, gameplay, voice acting, and it's an average MMO.… Expand
  99. hoppypoppy1
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Ok, I already wrote a review a few days after the release of the game. This a new review talking about how I feel about it now. I just passed level 50 and I have to say I freakin' love this game! You can literally explore the maps for hours and still not be even half way done with your factions area. Each town, dungeon, cave, etc. has it's very own little mini-story that instantly get youOk, I already wrote a review a few days after the release of the game. This a new review talking about how I feel about it now. I just passed level 50 and I have to say I freakin' love this game! You can literally explore the maps for hours and still not be even half way done with your factions area. Each town, dungeon, cave, etc. has it's very own little mini-story that instantly get you hooked! I cannot stop playing this game! If you're expecting a game like Elder Scrolls: Skyrim then you will be grossly surprised at this game. Think of WoW or Guild Wars and combine it with the Elder Scrolls lore, scenery, and just overall background. I cannot begin to explain how nostalgic I become exploring Morrowind, Cyradil, a little bit of Daggerfall (My main character's an Ebonheart Pact faction member. I have not explored much of the other areas yet.) If you want a new game to get completely lost in, this is it! It has decent enough graphics that don't disappoint but don't quite impress. But graphics never make the game. It's the game play that has a bigger influence, and wow! The game play in this game is phenomenal. Lots of attacks and active abilities that let you play how you play best. Whether it be a Templar build with sword and shield or a sorcerer with staff or any of the above! Great game, would recommend to any fan of ES or MMO's!… Expand
  100. Azrael45324
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    firstly, if you expect the traditional Elder Scroll game then this will not be the game for you, but if you are looking for a fantastic MMO set in the Elder Scrolls universe then I personally believe you will be very happy. I have been a long time fan of Elder Scrolls ever since I first played it back when Oblivion came out. I was excited to be able to play an MMO on my console with myfirstly, if you expect the traditional Elder Scroll game then this will not be the game for you, but if you are looking for a fantastic MMO set in the Elder Scrolls universe then I personally believe you will be very happy. I have been a long time fan of Elder Scrolls ever since I first played it back when Oblivion came out. I was excited to be able to play an MMO on my console with my friends and be able to experience the world of Elder Scrolls in a new way. The graphics, while not mind blowing are decent and the combat is definitely on point in my opinion. The story takes you through one of three factions with certain races being locked off to those factions from the lore of this universe, a nice addition I might add. But if you pre-ordered or buy the Any Race Any Faction upgrade than it all becomes kind of moot. I will say that it is like any other huge game, it has it's issues and downfalls. Now I have only really played the Aldemiri Dominion story line and I was enjoying up until one the missions involves a public area with a certain objective that people enjoy to troll. Essentially making it impossible to progress through the Dominion story line and forcing you to continue doing side quest for the remainder of the time until it is fixed. Another downfall is that leveling seems to take forever, with side quest giving little to no experience it seems. You will quickly run out of quest to do and still be to low of level to take on the next area's enemies without either a group or by taking them down one at a time. But when you are inside...let's say 3 levels of the enemy you can absolutely wreck them in small numbers. Even larger health enemies become less of a threat if you have any ability to use range abilities by simply kiting them around. (kite/kiting-to lore an enemy around an area while dealing damage to them while outside the range that they can do damage to you.) Most of the "world bosses" if its only a single target can be beaten in this fashion. Instances or dungeons can take an absurd amount of time to get into as sometimes you can wait upwards of 2+ hours and still not have a full team. Lastly in my bad section is that until you hit level 10 the game seems slow and monotonous with fetch quests. But after level 10 you can experience the PVP world of Cyridal, which is AMAZING if you have a group of friends to run with. It involves aset amount of time, usually in days, that in that time you fight for your faction to control your bases and castles and elder scrolls while simultaneously fighting to take the enemies bases and forts and elder scrolls. It's a huge tug of war that requires strategy and definitely a reasonable sized force. Thankfully the realm that I play in everyone is up scaled to max level to make it an even playing field, even though higher level characters will definitely be a threat as they have better gear and have had more time to allocate more skill points into passive abilities. I recommend this game to any one who has grown sick of the FPS genre as I have. All and all a solid buy well worth the $60, but don't splurge for the imperial edition imo as it has no real benefit besides unlocking the imperial class.… Expand
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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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