The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1001 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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$.
  3. 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!
  4. 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).
  5. 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.
  6. 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!
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Aug 11, 2015
    9
    Being a huge fan of ES series, Fallout, RPGs on the whole and a fan of MMOs, I turned down buying ESO on the PS4, opting for Witcher3 instead. I'm unsure as to why, as I appreciate that the Witcher 3 is an immense, huge and well built game / world. But I didn't fall in love with it and found myself looking to sell after weeks.

    So, instead I bought ESO Crown edition from GAME    Being a huge fan of ES series, Fallout, RPGs on the whole and a fan of MMOs, I turned down buying ESO on the PS4, opting for Witcher3 instead. I'm unsure as to why, as I appreciate that the Witcher 3 is an immense, huge and well built game / world. But I didn't fall in love with it and found myself looking to sell after weeks.

    So, instead I bought ESO Crown edition from GAME (currently £29.99) and it's been a great purchase!

    I'm sure people reading this will already have played either Oblivion or Skyrim, if not a Fallout game. Returning to Bethesda there's that familiarity with the options and style. The questing and NPCs feel very familiar as does the early weapon choices.

    A lot of reviews seem to express how this is bad MMO because you can do a lot solo. This is the users own fault and NOT that of ESO. A big part of an MMO is community and what you put into it. I found a UK based forum whereby I talked to a few guys and got invited to their Guild, and will look to use that, but, I've yet to team up with anyone from my guild. Why? Because it's a great community and while my character is only lvl 11, I am often invited to groups and only last night spent 2 hours running around doing my missions with 2 German women who's English was far greater than my German. The community is there for grabs and very welcoming, anyone thats sulking that it's a solo game is simply not putting in the effort.

    Size: Of course it matters in this day and age. All RPGs must be significantly more expansive than the last or somehow it fails. I'll be honest I'm only in the 1st region, and it's big. I zoom out on the map and see the whole of Tamriel and I think "this could take a year" .. .and it probably could. A guild master I speak to is 1000 hours in already and said the game doesn't even open up fully till after 200hrs+ .. .and I'm really excited by this.

    The game would be pap though if it was all scale and no content. And ESO delivers well in that department also. Sure, fetch quests and travelling back to a character just to complete the mission becomes a norm, but it's an RPG and doesn't upset the normal routines of RPG grinding. Thankfully, the fighting system makes it worth while, whilst it's also received some bad reviews, and perhaps I'd had to long a wait since Skyrim, but it's good fun. At level 15 I will be able to pick 2 weapons into battle (so I can change between a 2 handed weapon say and a bow during battle). This will add more freedom to my fighting style.

    Spending money: The Crown pack I bought allowed me to be any race in any alliance and also started me with 1500 coins. I used these to buy a mount. Very handy as they get you from A to B just that little faster without the constant small gold expense of fast travelling. Most stuff you can buy from the crown store are just for looks. There's a few things to help you gain XP faster or skills faster, but these are just time savers and I've kept away from them.

    Bugs:
    So pre buying the game I was anticipating some really dodgy bugs and quest bugs etc. So far, very little has gone wrong. I've had one experience of my character not walking but gliding over the landscape, which after hitting OPTIONS and returning to gameplay it had sorted. And yes, there's going to be times your in a group area and an enemy is going to re spawn on you, and it can be fatal when caught off-guard... but thats part and parcel of an MMO. People would be outraged if enemies where permanently killed after all (!) meaning there's nothing to fight!

    Levelling: Obviously a major part of any MMORPG. And it's immense again. Without a good levelling system an RPG can harm enthusiasm, and ESO has what I can only describe as the most detailed levelling system I have ever used. Which is no bad thing. Alike Skyrim, there's a bunch of classes, race related, guild related and alliance related. Each skill set has numerous special abilities to unlock which can be assigned to the hotkeys for use. I've only just started the crafting skill sets but so far, so good. It doesn't lose anything from Skyrim, just adding more to the party.

    Overall ESO is a beautiful and brilliant MMO on the PS4. Having played a good while within FF A Realm Reborn, I've instantly preferred this game based on the lore and familiarity of the ES series. However, it is what it is. Don't buy this expecting Skyrim 2, don't buy this if you don't like joining others in quests (you dont have to mic up - there's an endless amount of gestures you can hotkey for easy conversation during exploring or dungeons) and there's a huge community of players who will happily welcome 1 more to their parties. If scale is your thing and looking for something to consume a lot of hours for your money, then look no further. Fair enough it's only been out since June 15 on PS4, but no one has achieved any of the ultra rare trophies.    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. Lazlo21
    Jul 17, 2015
    6
    DISCLAIMER: I am definitely not one for online games. If you want talk about the online and cooperative features of the game, look elsewhere. Instead, I will be looking at it as just an average elder scrolls game.

    The elder scrolls online: tamriel unlimited is not necessarily a bad game. That's not to say it's good either. While I did find myself having fun at most times, I also felt    DISCLAIMER: I am definitely not one for online games. If you want talk about the online and cooperative features of the game, look elsewhere. Instead, I will be looking at it as just an average elder scrolls game.

    The elder scrolls online: tamriel unlimited is not necessarily a bad game. That's not to say it's good either. While I did find myself having fun at most times, I also felt fairly dissapointed.

    Now, the first thing that I think of when I hear "elder scrolls", and I'm sure most can agree, is a big, sprawling open world, with many creatures and characters. While this is certainly present in tamriel unlimited, i found this one more boring than most elder scrolls games. The characters didn't seem as rich and 3 dimensional as background characters in, say, skyrim or oblivion. Another thing that I didn't really see happening as much, is just walking around and discovering some random location, a thing that made exploring worthwhile. But, the soundtrack is amazing, as with most elder scrolls games, which makes exploring still feel like an amazing trek.

    The story, while not as great as it honestly could have been, was still engaging enough to make me put many, many hours into the game. I can also say, that some of the characters are really well voice acted. On the other hand, some are really badly acted. But that didn't stop me from enjoying the plot that they weaved. Also, like any elder scrolls game, there are hundreds of side quests to participate in across the map. But, unlike skyrim, these consist of either go fetch something, or go beat up a group of people, sometimes both. I only did these to gain extra experience.

    The gameplay is the same as it ever was. Pick a weapon, and spam that weapon as you run around like a madman. It's not much different, but it works. I personally enjoy attacking from afar with a bow and arrow, being stealth-like. Those who know me personally know I love stealth, and that's pretty much how I went about the game. For me, it never gets old. Overall, gameplay is the same as ever, very good.

    While I did not enjoy everything about ESO, I still very much had fun most of the way through. 6/10    … Expand
  19. lordhershel
    Aug 1, 2015
    4
    TESO is a very deceptive game in that despite it's packaging claiming you need no subscription to play it, unless you regularly purchase Playstation Plus membership, the game turns into an eighty dollar drink coaster and PS.Plus advert. Until after you buy it and try to play there is no hint that it requires a Plus membership, which it needs to even function past the main menu (which uponTESO is a very deceptive game in that despite it's packaging claiming you need no subscription to play it, unless you regularly purchase Playstation Plus membership, the game turns into an eighty dollar drink coaster and PS.Plus advert. Until after you buy it and try to play there is no hint that it requires a Plus membership, which it needs to even function past the main menu (which upon to trying to leave the only thing it does is scream to buy PS.Plus or screw off) and I am sorely disappointed with Bethesda for that.

    I have nothing to say for the gameplay or functionality, as without Plus I can't even touch the game in the first place, but if you're looking to buy the game, be warned. Unless you can (or are willing to) purchase Playstation Plus membership with any regularity, don't even bother with this game. Try Realm Reborn if you're looking for a free MMORPG.    … Expand
  20. mrmustard
    Sep 5, 2015
    2
    Plenty of F2P MMO's which will scratch that MMO itch you've probably got. If you've got an Elder Scrolls itch, sorry, this won't do it. Traded this game in for $20 and I'm happy with that value, not worth any more than that.

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

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

    TLDR - Game was a little late to the MMO party and brings nothing new. Plenty of completely free to play games on PC which have been around for years do a better job. If you like MMOs, play one you already have. If you like Elder Scrolls, sorry, you're **** outta luck    … Expand
  21. owenrw89
    Sep 30, 2017
    5
    To me, it feels like a child's game. The world graphics are pretty sweet (seriously, just stop every now and then to look around, some of it's breathtaking) but the NPC and smaller world (caves, houses etc) are a bit, meh, I felt like I was watching/listening to a 'fun' educational video...Most NPC's look the same and the voice acting and overall dialogue feels really juvenile. The combatTo me, it feels like a child's game. The world graphics are pretty sweet (seriously, just stop every now and then to look around, some of it's breathtaking) but the NPC and smaller world (caves, houses etc) are a bit, meh, I felt like I was watching/listening to a 'fun' educational video...Most NPC's look the same and the voice acting and overall dialogue feels really juvenile. The combat is pretty basic (I.e. For kids) for the most part and each battle feels identical and boring. Also, however "open" the world is suppose to feel, the overall lack of choice feels restrictive (I.e. Opening a wardrobe will give you maybe one mediocre item based on your level).
    The smithing, enchanting etc systems are over complicated and no fun at all.
    The map system is terrible. Trying to find your way within a region is quite easy, but when you're trying to travel across Tamriel using a quest marker, you're screwed.
    Some quests are really good, but lots are either super long and FULL of dull dialogue, or they're short and beyond boring. I very much liked the fact that available quests are shown clearly above NPC's, and generally finding something to do is pretty easy.
    Although the casting system is clunky, the fact your can still cast and use weapons at the same time was also a good choice.

    All in all, it's not a BAD game, it's just mediocre and a very dumbed down. It's massive, it'll keep you occupied and it's mostly gorgeous to look at (unless you're talking to an NPC).

    DO NOT EXPECT THIS GAME TO KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED UNTIL THE ELDER SCROLLS 6. It'll mostly just frustrate and concern you. Seriously, just play Skyrim again. I played ESO for a long time, then went back to Skyrim. You'll fall in love with it even more when you return there after ESO.    … Expand
  22. Clopon
    Jan 1, 2016
    0
    Grinding, unbalanced, crappy combat... no reasons at all to play this game.
    Even if it wasn't enough, is still bugged and they're adding only more grinding...
    PvP could have saved this title, but is even more buggy and unpolished. Truly a lost cause.
  23. MrEyeNo
    Nov 22, 2016
    4
    Really boring to play with friends. could even go trough max leveling a character. Maybe lore fan will like this more but 0h30-1h quests of just talking to npcs is too boring when you're trying a game with friends. Character customization was great tough!
  24. Zeddix
    Sep 19, 2015
    8
    The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is an MMO take on the popular RPG series, The Elder Scrolls. Although it may have many similarities and differences to previous titles, it's still a great game in it's own unique way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, the game is great. If you are a massive fan of TES lore, or are looking for a new game to play with your friends, then you'll most likely enjoy this too. However if you're more of a single player focused player who's more intrested in intense action games, or perhaps not an MMO fan, you might want to give this a miss.    … Expand
  25. mwil236
    Jul 30, 2016
    4
    An interesting attempt at Bethesda to claim the MMORPG market for consoles; unfortunately, due to the lack of competition, they will probably succeed in this endeavor despite creating one of the most stereotypical and uninspired cookie-cutter games of all time.

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

    You know how at the Redbox they'll have a famous movie like (for example) Saving Private Ryan, then they'll also have a Russian knock-off called Rescuing Sergeant Johnson or something? This is the Russian knock-off to a game like World of Warcraft. The exact same gameplay, but in the Elder Scrolls environment. Character classes and skills make zero difference because the game scales the difficulty based on what level you are anyway. It is suspiciously impossible to find enemies that are a much lower or higher level than you. You will never find that one great piece of equipment because it might throw you outside of the difficulty band Bethesda carefully manufactured for you. The game is a horribly disappointing walk through missions and locations forced to be the exact right difficulty. You simply pound your different attack buttons to kill the enemies fed to you and pick up the gear they drop which is either your level or one level above you, but is never magical or unique. The flash and sparkle of crafting, other characters, big cities, the auction house and other MMORPG staples will hold you over, but after about ten hours the curtain is lifted and you realize the game is not challenging; it never lets you fail, but it also never gives you any moments of glory. Items are uninteresting. Missions are uninteresting. Let's just try again on the Elder Scrolls 6, shall we?    … Expand
  26. henryivan
    May 23, 2017
    0
    ESO is filled with players running cheat engine and other 3rd party apps that allow one to cheat, Resource pool, attack power, speed, regen, ect all remains on the client side and are able to be manipulated. Most of the cheaters hide in trials/grp dungeons were they are less likely to be spotted there are many cheaters in each of the pvp campaigns.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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!
  34. 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...
  35. 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)
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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!
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
  59. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. 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
  62. 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).
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. 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.
  66. 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.
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
  74. markwal229
    Sep 2, 2015
    0
    It's a very hard game to learn there isn't enough skill points so if you want to craft you'll need several players. Also my main complaint with this game is the lack of bag/bank space there is so much stuff in this game and I spend over an hour a day just organizing my bank/character mules etc instead of having fun. Plus there is no centralized selling place it's all done through guildIt's a very hard game to learn there isn't enough skill points so if you want to craft you'll need several players. Also my main complaint with this game is the lack of bag/bank space there is so much stuff in this game and I spend over an hour a day just organizing my bank/character mules etc instead of having fun. Plus there is no centralized selling place it's all done through guild stores so you spend a lot of time trying to find things as well. the economy is also a mess. Stay away! It's a beautiful poorly designed game.… Expand
  75. aadms
    Jul 15, 2015
    3
    Remember that first feeling you had in Oblivion or Skyrim when the world open up and you could write your own story? Yeah, you're not going to feel any of that in this game. It's an MMO! You can expect mindless fetch quests, bad graphics, bad combat, and a boat load of people running around you in the crypts and caves like you're at the amtrack station. It's an MMO . It's suppose toRemember that first feeling you had in Oblivion or Skyrim when the world open up and you could write your own story? Yeah, you're not going to feel any of that in this game. It's an MMO! You can expect mindless fetch quests, bad graphics, bad combat, and a boat load of people running around you in the crypts and caves like you're at the amtrack station. It's an MMO . It's suppose to be boring and it's suppose to make you wait for long periods watching load screens. The inventory is a mess because everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, is lumped together in "inventory". I actually pulled out Skyrim and began enjoying that because there is just enough resemblance here that makes you wish you were actually playing a real Elder Scrolls game. Did I mention it's an MMO?… Expand
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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.
  79. 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...
  80. 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
  81. 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....
  82. 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.
  83. 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.
  84. 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
  85. archonome
    Sep 21, 2016
    4
    After spending more than 8 months on this game and aprox 180$. I can say I gave this game a fair chance so my review counts for something. So here we go...

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

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

    The problem?

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

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

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

    You want an MMORPG, go play something on PC where people actually use the chat bar and where the world feels like a living and breathing universe.... But on console MMORPGs are bland and boring, lonely experience.    … Expand
  86. jonjees
    Aug 29, 2015
    1
    this must be the most broken game i have ever played on playstation, from ps1 to ps4.
    it just crashes often (over 100 error reports submited) and the lag is horrible for an online game.
    pvp is just 1 shot and your dead lol. the story mode is average even with 3 factions and it is really not in the same class as witcher 3. dungeon crawling is also not rewarding, etc the loot you    this must be the most broken game i have ever played on playstation, from ps1 to ps4.
    it just crashes often (over 100 error reports submited) and the lag is horrible for an online game.
    pvp is just 1 shot and your dead lol.

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

    group finder for a dungeon is also painful and clumsy.
    not having in game text chat makes the experience frustrating too.
    what is an mmo if it lacks proper communication?
    as an mmo it really lacks that experience of playing your character, interacting with others, having a unique purpose or even loot finding....    … Expand
  87. Honourless
    Jun 11, 2015
    4
    I will be comparing with ffARR as that is the other big mmo on ps4.

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

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

    Good

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

    The Bad:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    All in all,mediocre.    … Expand
  88. WarVenum
    Jul 15, 2015
    0
    Pure suck. This game sucks hard. Luckily i played it for free and did not waste any of my money on it the plot is stupid you just run around hack and slash pick up this piece of bread I'll join your quest if you do 5 quest for me just terrible there's a way to put it. There's a lot better games out there for a lot less money go buy one of those.
  89. 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
  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. 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.
  92. Jedaii_Knight
    Jun 12, 2015
    6
    I knew I needed a mount. Figured for $15 go with ESO Plus. Get the 1500 crowns on top of 10% bonus leveling perks and gold. Only thing was ESO Plus wasn't offered at the time so paid for 1500 crowns to buy my mount. Next day ESO Plus is offered. Damn.

    So far so, repetitive bland quest after quest is becoming boring and tiresome. Is anyone else reading the conversation choices when    I knew I needed a mount. Figured for $15 go with ESO Plus. Get the 1500 crowns on top of 10% bonus leveling perks and gold. Only thing was ESO Plus wasn't offered at the time so paid for 1500 crowns to buy my mount. Next day ESO Plus is offered. Damn.

    So far so, repetitive bland quest after quest is becoming boring and tiresome. Is anyone else reading the conversation choices when accepting and turning in quests? I'm not. Too busy running to the next quest. There are plenty more ahead.

    If you're fortunate enough to play with a friend or make new friends in the game to co op with, it does help a little to break the dullness and repetitiveness.

    Need more group quests to make the game more interactive, social and fun. Too many simple solo quests. Gonna be a long grind to 50. Ugh!    … Expand
  93. keikei9000
    Jun 11, 2015
    0
    I'm giving this game a 0 because that's how much of it I've been able to play in the last two days - I haven't even been able to get a character all the way through creation without it glitching and dropping me off the server. I played the game on the PC, and I found it fairly middle-of-the-road for an MMO with the obvious benefit of not having class-locked weapon sets. The story isn'tI'm giving this game a 0 because that's how much of it I've been able to play in the last two days - I haven't even been able to get a character all the way through creation without it glitching and dropping me off the server. I played the game on the PC, and I found it fairly middle-of-the-road for an MMO with the obvious benefit of not having class-locked weapon sets. The story isn't inspired, but it isn't the drivel I was pushed through in some earlier games.

    Still, I don't understand how we can be seeing positive, glowing reviews for a game that can't be played for any extended period of time. Also, I can't fathom how the developer has gone two days without either seriously ramping up capabilities or offering some sort of credible plan for a solution. This may be the first PS4 game I ask Amazon to take back as defective.    … Expand
  94. 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.
  95. 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.
  96. Schuback
    Sep 19, 2015
    6
    I am huge fan of the Elder Scrolls series. I love the lore and everything about it. When The Elder Scrolls Online was first announced, I was very sceptical. Paid subscription hell no!! A year down the line it got released for the PS4 and the subscription fee was scrapped. Still wasn't interested because I've been hearing so much negatives. But due to extreme boredom on PS4 I finallyI am huge fan of the Elder Scrolls series. I love the lore and everything about it. When The Elder Scrolls Online was first announced, I was very sceptical. Paid subscription hell no!! A year down the line it got released for the PS4 and the subscription fee was scrapped. Still wasn't interested because I've been hearing so much negatives. But due to extreme boredom on PS4 I finally brought myself to get it. So first off, let me list what's negative about the game that still exist with the PS4 version.

    Cons:
    - Graphics are pretty dated. More like PS3 graphics. And no you listen, graphics do matter!!!!
    - Overall feel is very generic. NPCs and environment are bland, lacking in personality, absolutely nothing that stands out really. Most characters and places look the same.
    - Playing quests as a group is a huge facepalm. Grouping simply means, you are not playing in that same quest but instead, you and other players are playing your own solo quests at the same time same place.
    - Lots of uninteresting and fetch quests, and it's very likely you may get lost or not entirely understand the story as there is a lot to take it. You can't possibly remember everyone or everything. In the end you'd probably don't care.
    - Finding ingredients is very difficult and tedious. They are sparely spread out and I just don't have the patience.
    - Earning gold isn't easy and in the end there's nothing worthwhile to buy besides a mount, or pack capacity. No houses to buy, no nice outfits etc, nothing =(
    -the crown store is way overpriced. $10 for a dress? (that comes with no perks)

    So...then... why do I play this game daily for over a month now and loving it??? Well, as I said, if you're big fan of the series, get it!! Like if you're a fan of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, you'd get the Dynasty Warriors series. If you're willing to look past the cons I've mentioned, the game has lots to offer. Hundreds of hours of gameplay. The map is huge and levelling up as you explore/complete quests across Tamriel is so fun and addictive. You'll be unlocking new skills which allows you to make the ultimate character of your choice and liking. Character creation is quite detailed and you can create good looking characters (unlike in Skyrim/Fallout). The game is being updated constantly with new contents, so there's lots of potential here. Zenimax Online, please don't be afraid to try out new ideas and be creative. And try not to screw us over with ridiculous BS pricing. If your content is worth it, then I'll gladly pay for it. Otherwise, your game will never excel.

    Anyway, overall I'm freaking addicted to this game. If you're not a super fan of the series, get it during a sale. Otherwise, you owe it yourself to try this game out!!! =)

    Alright, I'm going back to playing.    … Expand
  97. AuldWolf
    Jan 7, 2017
    0
    A bad time for casuals.

    This game started off as having more of a casual focus, sure. Since One Tamriel, though, it's been supremely exclusionary of casuals. Dungeons scale to appeal to end-game PvE players, balance changes that regularly wreck concept builds to appeal to PvP players, and world bosses that used to be soloable that now require a large group. If you're a very competitive    A bad time for casuals.

    This game started off as having more of a casual focus, sure. Since One Tamriel, though, it's been supremely exclusionary of casuals. Dungeons scale to appeal to end-game PvE players, balance changes that regularly wreck concept builds to appeal to PvP players, and world bosses that used to be soloable that now require a large group. If you're a very competitive sort, you'll love it. It's just too toxic of an environment for casuals. It's moving ever more and more toward appealing to the people who play WoW and League of Legends.

    Crafting used to be a level above all drops, so it was easy to craft great armour. Crafting stats have been nerfed, and crafted gear is the same level as what drops now (and inferior in every way). This is something they promised they wouldn't do, but hey, it's just too easy to get good gear and the high-end PvE players don't like that. They added duelling, which meant that roleplayers are now getting trolled all the time by people checking roleplaying site schedules and having duels there. Unlike Champions Online, it doesn't even have no-duel zones. You can duel anywhere.

    The only thing that ESO still has going for it is slightly above sub par writing.

    ESO has gone in a Bold New Direction, the management at Zenimax Online Studios now wants that sweet, sweet WoW money. And we all know how well that worked out for Champions Online, Wildstar, Warhammer Online, et al, right?

    So don't bother with ESO and ignore the promises made about it. It used to be a casual game, not any more.    … Expand
  98. Bertoflyingfox
    Jul 4, 2015
    6
    Pretty much the usual MMO fare here. Talk to characters, do their fetch/kill quests, talk to characters again. I will say it's great to have an MMO where you can freely experiment with different weapons/skills. As a mage, you arent restricted to staves and spells, you could wear heavy armor and use swords if you prefer.

    But it feels much more grindy if you arent an ESO Plus subscriber,    Pretty much the usual MMO fare here. Talk to characters, do their fetch/kill quests, talk to characters again. I will say it's great to have an MMO where you can freely experiment with different weapons/skills. As a mage, you arent restricted to staves and spells, you could wear heavy armor and use swords if you prefer.

    But it feels much more grindy if you arent an ESO Plus subscriber, since a lot of progress is slowed way down. The in-game price for a mount is absurdly high, I guess that's why the Crown Store was put into play. Text chat would've been nice to keep in the console versions as VOIP is a hassle to get working and also not everyone likes using microphones, especially when a lot of what's asked of you in this MMO doesnt require much strategy.

    My biggest gripe would have to be the very limited action bar, it just sucks to relegate myself to a few spells/abilities because my bar is full. At level15 you get a weapon swap mechanic that gives you a second action bar to work with, but the weapon swap feels completely unreliable during combat and it just becomes another hassle.

    Overall, a mediocre MMO.    … Expand
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
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  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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