The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1001 Ratings

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 Rereading my review my points were valid at the time but no longer valid.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 Rereading my review my points were valid at the time but no longer valid.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

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

    I will also factor in the community. I play Mobas, switching from a Moba to ESO is phenomenal for my mental health. The player base is so kind and caring it doesn't feel real sometimes. A random player just gave me 15k gold because I was on a new toon. I didn't even ask for anything. He came to help me fight a monster because he was passing by, gave me the gold, then rode off into the sunset. Its a nice place to be.    … Expand
  2. KentKouh
    Jun 25, 2023
    0
    Awful game. Side quests in this game is pure fetch quests, you receive bad rewards/loot, main story is boring, combat is stupidly bad. And the dialogue is laughable. I honestly never understood the hype around this game.
  3. Gurpgork
    Mar 15, 2023
    0
    Bosses with insta kill abilities ruin all end game content. Apparently things like yelling really loud is enough to kill you in this game. Makes perfect sense
  4. ZXSth
    Mar 13, 2023
    5
    *This review may be revisited in the future

    So far, it feels as though Elder Scrolls Online is something I manage to tolerate in short bursts. Its combat is simplistic and uneventful; its quests and narrative fail to engage me; and overall, it is something that I just can't get fully invested in. There is something here that I really want to get into, but overcoming the aspects I just    *This review may be revisited in the future

    So far, it feels as though Elder Scrolls Online is something I manage to tolerate in short bursts. Its combat is simplistic and uneventful; its quests and narrative fail to engage me; and overall, it is something that I just can't get fully invested in. There is something here that I really want to get into, but overcoming the aspects I just mentioned make doing so a major slog.

    I love the potential for individuality when it comes to building a character in ESO. There are very few limitations when it comes to individualizing each class to your desired play style, and there is absolutely no barrier to entry in terms of difficulty. But truly, ESO is the very definition of mundane. I keep hoping against hope that something will grab me, and am consistently met with disappointment.

    This is not "Skyrim online." This is a mediocre facsimile of not just better Elder Scrolls games, but also better MMOs. Though it is not intolerable, it has, thus far, failed to deliver a gripping experience.    … Expand
  5. 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.
  6. NazgulzLegacy
    Apr 15, 2022
    5
    No directions they can easily end up sending you to quests that are way too hard but you only figure it out by failing it just send me where im supposed to go
  7. 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!
  8. MrEddie26
    Feb 2, 2022
    0
    Absolutely broken mess. PvP is dead. No interesting new features. Nothing. Just same boring repetitive crap again and again.
  9. 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
  10. 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!
  11. Anklefocker
    Apr 19, 2021
    0
    Full of glitches, hackers, bugs, indestructible enemies, your abilities sometimes randomly turn off. Absolute trash...
  12. 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.
  13. RedDragon1240
    Mar 14, 2021
    5
    I am a long time fan of ES lore since Morrowind. This is not an ES game, period. Gamplay mechanics are repetitive, quests are repetitive and dull.
  14. 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
  15. Thaksin
    Jan 21, 2021
    8
    Открыл для себя абсолютно недавно эту замечательную ММО, пришел в игру на дополнении "Greymoor".
  16. gman321
    Dec 5, 2020
    0
    The game was a very good, fun Game. Great for solo or group. However in the last year the quality of the game's servers and customer service has dropped. After their recent update very few players, including myself, can play a dungeon or even log in to the game due to the constant freezing and crashing. Sadly Bethesda has already said only pc players will receive any compensation althoughThe game was a very good, fun Game. Great for solo or group. However in the last year the quality of the game's servers and customer service has dropped. After their recent update very few players, including myself, can play a dungeon or even log in to the game due to the constant freezing and crashing. Sadly Bethesda has already said only pc players will receive any compensation although xbox and ps4 players also pay the $25/ month… Expand
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. ninsusinak22
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    The grinding never stops. No time to write longer review. TIME TO GRIND THEM GOLDMATS
  20. CoreGamer1408
    Sep 26, 2020
    4
    Didn't play it long enough to max out the limited inventory size in the base game ( like F076 ). I was not impressed by the performance. It wasn't as bad as FO76 for frame rate and latency, but the frame rate was poor by today's gaming standards. After playing the Division 1/2 online and how smoothly those run well I know who knows how to optimize online games better, Ubi-soft.

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

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

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

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

    I still play Skyrim on console and PC. I have four versions of that game. Fallout 3/4 and NV I replay a lot on console and PC. Bethesda online models for TES/Fallout are really restrictive unless you cough up beyond the base games. I picked up a preowned copy for 25% of the current PSN store price so I don't even feel burnt. Summing up TESO is just meh.    … Expand
  21. NighteBondo
    Aug 20, 2020
    5
    Anything that isn't single player has become about having meta builds. So if you dont like making out exelsheets figuring out how to optimize your build, and want to do multiplayer content, this game is not for you.
  22. GammonFish
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    doesn't feel like a proper elder scrolls game, the graphics are simplistic and oddly cartoony feeling for a franchise where every other game looks great for its time, and characters you don't give a toss about, very basic combat making just press the attack button and doing nothing else as the enemy barely scratches you. however, I do like the setting of starting in Coldharbour and havedoesn't feel like a proper elder scrolls game, the graphics are simplistic and oddly cartoony feeling for a franchise where every other game looks great for its time, and characters you don't give a toss about, very basic combat making just press the attack button and doing nothing else as the enemy barely scratches you. however, I do like the setting of starting in Coldharbour and have one of the main villains is molag bal themself and I am very disappointed at the fact you are stuck on the starting island and cant explore ALL of Tamriel and was almost the driving factor of downloading this game from xbox game pass but sadly you just drown in the water and left me with great disappointment… Expand
  23. Lordin11
    Jun 17, 2020
    0
    For a week they can’t deal with Russian localization. Tired of seeing a crooked translation.
  24. sanctuaryreaper
    Apr 23, 2020
    1
    Server performance is ruining this game beyond belief, skills dont fire off, unless you press the button 6 or 7 times, massive desyncs, every maintenance they have seems to make it worse not better, been a day 1 player, but seriously considering quitting now, had enough of the lag, memory leak and overall rubbish performace.
  25. hknyrbkn
    Oct 16, 2019
    5
    I and my boyfriend have been playing this game since it came out, first on PC in 2014 and later on PS4. It is the one and only MMORPG we're playing. Even though we are playing it intensely from time to time, we both think it deserves much less and it is overrated. It is boring. Quests are boring. World design is ugly and shallow. Everything in the game consumes your precious time. ButI and my boyfriend have been playing this game since it came out, first on PC in 2014 and later on PS4. It is the one and only MMORPG we're playing. Even though we are playing it intensely from time to time, we both think it deserves much less and it is overrated. It is boring. Quests are boring. World design is ugly and shallow. Everything in the game consumes your precious time. But somehow it catches you in its web, making you want to create just another character, this time a witch elf, this time a burglar khajiit. If you are not an MMORPG fan, and just love the world of TES, don't play it. An addictive waste of time.… Expand
  26. EpicGhost
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    Pongo un 0 por la falta de respeto a la comunidad española, patético de no estar ni con subtitulos en español.
  27. Allon4ik
    Jun 25, 2019
    1
    Game is trash! Donate, terrible fighting system! The worst pvp ever! 80 % players have dps below 20 k, because fighting system is idiotic!
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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