The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

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  1. killjaide
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Best MMO of 2015 and ever created - Welcome to Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. Tamriel is the most beautiful place to be in. Other MMOs can be ashamed of their garbage zones.
  2. misk13
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    AvAvA is incredible PvP concept. Something that we've seen previously in Daoc. ESO is already miles ahead of Daoc and can only keep improving. It's PvP is the best MMOs have ever seen.
  3. zelva
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This is a great year of gaming, with ESO coming to Consoles, Witcher 3 being great and expecting fallout 4 as well. ESO is a few leagues ahead of other MMOs with its quality.
  4. bulika
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game is absolute gold! The storyline is very well done and it allows you to make countless decisions as you play which will change your storyline and whilst at the end of it all you will get the same ending if you decide to play through the story with a different character you will experience huge variety from your first playthrough as the decisions you make enable you to playThis game is absolute gold! The storyline is very well done and it allows you to make countless decisions as you play which will change your storyline and whilst at the end of it all you will get the same ending if you decide to play through the story with a different character you will experience huge variety from your first playthrough as the decisions you make enable you to play completely different missions.… Expand
  5. ultrastoat
    Jun 12, 2015
    4
    Veteran Ranks. The undoing of the PC version, the ender of fun, the destroyer of enjoyment.

    After receiving countless emails from ZOS about how they're changing the game, overhauling everything to do with endgame, making it more accessible to everyone, they left in the Veteran Rank system for the console launch, the ONE THING that caused the mass exodus of PC players. Once you hit the    Veteran Ranks. The undoing of the PC version, the ender of fun, the destroyer of enjoyment.

    After receiving countless emails from ZOS about how they're changing the game, overhauling everything to do with endgame, making it more accessible to everyone, they left in the Veteran Rank system for the console launch, the ONE THING that caused the mass exodus of PC players. Once you hit the cap of lvl 50, you'll be asked to do everything you just did, twice over, in the two other faction zones. That's hundreds of hours of questing, and that's the FASTEST way to get to Veteran Rank 14.

    Expect a fun albeit somewhat generic adventure to level 50, followed by 300 hours of pointless grinding before you can do any endgame content. Enjoy getting dominated in PVP and turned down for group content in PVE by people who DID do the 300+ hour content grind.

    Seriously, between the end of the main quest and the beginning of endgame content there's a gigantic void that you must fill with mindless quest and event grinding.    … Expand
  6. pumpkin_head16
    Jun 11, 2015
    2
    Being an Elder Scrolls fan, sadly this game is a huge disappointment. Bethesda wanted an mmo and they got it. It's all mmo and missing all the elements of an elder scrolls game. It's not even a fun MMO. It would have worked better If it simply had a Co-op option. I'm not going to write a long review as all the flaws have been pointed out by everyone else. So i'll simply sum it up. TheBeing an Elder Scrolls fan, sadly this game is a huge disappointment. Bethesda wanted an mmo and they got it. It's all mmo and missing all the elements of an elder scrolls game. It's not even a fun MMO. It would have worked better If it simply had a Co-op option. I'm not going to write a long review as all the flaws have been pointed out by everyone else. So i'll simply sum it up. The Elder Scrolls Online "Tamriel Unlimited" Is a dull, unentertaining MMO which lacks all the elements of an Elder Scrolls game.… Expand
  7. rapology
    Jun 14, 2015
    5
    There are a number of features of this elder scrolls game that let the series down and in my opinion, make for a very mediocre online game.
    The game world is congested with ubiquitously irksome precipitous knolls and high ranging mountains, melee type enemies that can land a hit on you with a scimitar while you are at a distance and the problematic inability to guard against ranged enemy    There are a number of features of this elder scrolls game that let the series down and in my opinion, make for a very mediocre online game.
    The game world is congested with ubiquitously irksome precipitous knolls and high ranging mountains, melee type enemies that can land a hit on you with a scimitar while you are at a distance and the problematic inability to guard against ranged enemy attacks by using your surroundings.
    Other features which let this game down include the glitch prone quests, such as key quest characters appearing invisible, quest marker failing to guide you to quest objectives, random game crashes and long server queues log in's.
    Annoying nuances such as repetitive damage to armour after falling in battle and the lack of mobile repair kit drops, requiring constant traversal to town merchants to purchase repairs, make for poor game design.
    The upgrade system is not too bad and gives the feeling of rewarding the player, while the quests when fully operational, play out to engage the player and enthuse the player to continue playing.
    Online features such as playing quest's co-op dish out an average experience, but one that works to an extent nevertheless, with the exception of a co-op bug that makes quest characters invisible that should be addressed with future updates.
    All up if your an die-hard mmo fan and a fan of epic fantasy adventures this may be the game for you, if you are after a more polished and infallible mmo experience, this is one game to avoid.    … Expand
  8. Phoenixxl
    Jun 28, 2015
    4
    Worth having a stroll around in. Played until veteran 5 level. Castle sieges are a novel multiplayer experience unlike any other in any game.

    That being said, playing as a healer being unable to select who you heal and having to rely on game AI is frustrating. This point alone for a "class" ( i have to quote it since this game is essentially classless) that's key in any mmo is so bad I    Worth having a stroll around in. Played until veteran 5 level. Castle sieges are a novel multiplayer experience unlike any other in any game.

    That being said, playing as a healer being unable to select who you heal and having to rely on game AI is frustrating. This point alone for a "class" ( i have to quote it since this game is essentially classless) that's key in any mmo is so bad I would, if this was any other game by any other developers have dropped it the moment I realized it.

    As for other classes , everyone basically specs for dps. You hardly find a decent tank , nobody can hold aggro , people claiming to be healers .. aren't. If you get into a Pug to do an instance you can pretty much expect the equivalent of a bunch of pre-preschoolers at playtime. And it basically isn't the people's fault. it's the way the game is designed. "Jack of all trades , master at none" gets everyone killed.    … Expand
  9. hellrise
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game just suits me perfectly, being an MMO with a beautiful, hand-crafted world containing enjoyable PvE for smaller groups and the lack of a gear treadmill.
  10. Lokidos
    Dec 20, 2015
    0
    That unlimited is a joke for me personally..I bought something unlimited while I have to pay PSN account to play the game..So where is the unlimited...To me unlimited is bullsh1t.Cuz not only u have to pay for PSN account but also for all the extra DLC sh1t and then goes the system with extra cash..No no and again no..Stealing the idea of a really nice atmospheric game to make somethingThat unlimited is a joke for me personally..I bought something unlimited while I have to pay PSN account to play the game..So where is the unlimited...To me unlimited is bullsh1t.Cuz not only u have to pay for PSN account but also for all the extra DLC sh1t and then goes the system with extra cash..No no and again no..Stealing the idea of a really nice atmospheric game to make something that will give u much money.No thanks.At least I bought it for 22 euros and I can resell it used bit higher.Simply 0… Expand
  11. mikaelo
    Aug 31, 2016
    0
    this game is horrible,badly done and tarnishes the saga of the elder scrolls, a real scam. I was impressed in all the bethesda games, but this game is a disgust esception
  12. vZeqk___
    Jun 11, 2015
    0
    I like Elder series but this is really sh... looks like game for ps3 ....details wow where ..... Beast World is total empty its ps 4 new gen hellow people ..... gamepley its good but not give me so much fun like elder single pleyer ... that just my opinion ....
  13. Barhota
    Jun 11, 2015
    7
    So far I like the game its the first of its kind to hit PS4. Maybe those used to the PC MMORPG games expect more but honestly a 0 really? None of you are helping anything.
  14. Mped
    Jun 18, 2015
    4
    Had high hopes - but buyer beware this is a horribly boring fetch quest slog with visuals that are lower quality than vanilla skyrim. Wish I had saved my money - under baked cash grab - after playing mmos for years I was highly disappointed - horrible social features very clunky - I gave it a 4 only for the combat it was fun and class building is alright but honestly it can't decide whatHad high hopes - but buyer beware this is a horribly boring fetch quest slog with visuals that are lower quality than vanilla skyrim. Wish I had saved my money - under baked cash grab - after playing mmos for years I was highly disappointed - horrible social features very clunky - I gave it a 4 only for the combat it was fun and class building is alright but honestly it can't decide what kind of game it wants to be .
    Tldr- skip it    … Expand
  15. tappedjupiter
    Jun 11, 2015
    4
    I really wanted to like this game. I wen't into it knowing it would feel like a stripped down version of Skyrim. But I can't get passed just how boring the quests are, last ten graphics, constant freezing, and waiting sometimes up to 45 minutes to get into a server..

    Everything about the game feels rushed.. I was bored within my first hour of playing. I wen't on to put about another 3    I really wanted to like this game. I wen't into it knowing it would feel like a stripped down version of Skyrim. But I can't get passed just how boring the quests are, last ten graphics, constant freezing, and waiting sometimes up to 45 minutes to get into a server..

    Everything about the game feels rushed.. I was bored within my first hour of playing. I wen't on to put about another 3 hours into the game (when it wasn't frozen, servers weren't down, and putting me in ridiculously long waiting rooms).. I purchased my copy on the PS4... I realize there will most likely be updates to polish up some of the problems. but as of right now the game really is a pass.    … Expand
  16. sf808
    Jun 13, 2015
    7
    An okay game, but personally feel would be better if they had included the option to turn of the "MO" part of "MMO". you have to run through each mission as quickly as possible to try to negate the ceaseless enemy respawning triggered by the other players - it ruins any kind of immersion the game might have by having the boss you have just killed pop back into existence right before yourAn okay game, but personally feel would be better if they had included the option to turn of the "MO" part of "MMO". you have to run through each mission as quickly as possible to try to negate the ceaseless enemy respawning triggered by the other players - it ruins any kind of immersion the game might have by having the boss you have just killed pop back into existence right before your eyes. I may come back to this game in a year or so, when it is less populated - and i can enjoy it as a more single player orientated game.… Expand
  17. reieto
    Jun 25, 2015
    0
    What a disappointment! Everything I loved about the Elder Scrolls experience just thrown away - who in their right mind thinks that entering a dungeon and having other unknown players appear out of nowhere and run past you *makes any sense in the world*? Maybe today's dungeons are like shopping malls. I returned the game on the 2nd day. I can only hope for the next real installment inWhat a disappointment! Everything I loved about the Elder Scrolls experience just thrown away - who in their right mind thinks that entering a dungeon and having other unknown players appear out of nowhere and run past you *makes any sense in the world*? Maybe today's dungeons are like shopping malls. I returned the game on the 2nd day. I can only hope for the next real installment in Elder Scrolls.… Expand
  18. Jaypeace
    Jun 24, 2015
    5
    So I have played the game for over 6 hours And I'm not impressed. The game has been marginally fun at times but for the most part has been pretty dull. Most of what i have done is run around the map and clicked through dialog. I heard you have to warm up to it but I haven't felt any warmth at all. The quests for leveling up are just so boring. A few of the missions are fun but most of themSo I have played the game for over 6 hours And I'm not impressed. The game has been marginally fun at times but for the most part has been pretty dull. Most of what i have done is run around the map and clicked through dialog. I heard you have to warm up to it but I haven't felt any warmth at all. The quests for leveling up are just so boring. A few of the missions are fun but most of them are not. There aren't constant story missions to go through like most MMOs, instead you do a bunch of side missions then occasionally do a story mission. And playing with friends is pretty difficult. Unless each of you play with each other at the exact same time and pick up the same missions, you will end up doing different quests than your friend and you will be split up. The little bit of PvP I have tried doesn't seem to be skill based. I ended up fighting against players level 30+ when I was level 10. This is just an average game all around. Average graphics, gameplay, voice acting, and it's an average MMO.… Expand
  19. BigRook
    Jun 13, 2015
    0
    Not really an Elder Scrolls game.. Uninspired world....yes it is very very LARGE.. But the game is also very very BORING. The quests are....go get 10 of this, go get 5 of that rinse and repeat. It will take forever to level up, and the graphics are gawd awful.....The voice acting is a joke !! Looks like a law firm designed the world...with objects simply tossed on the ground with badNot really an Elder Scrolls game.. Uninspired world....yes it is very very LARGE.. But the game is also very very BORING. The quests are....go get 10 of this, go get 5 of that rinse and repeat. It will take forever to level up, and the graphics are gawd awful.....The voice acting is a joke !! Looks like a law firm designed the world...with objects simply tossed on the ground with bad lighting and fighting. Get the game used, or better yet get it free in a few months.… Expand
  20. Andy0161
    Jun 13, 2015
    4
    I fully understand why many people are putting in zero reviews. This is no where near a ten star game, so the fact it's getting tens is somewhat unbelievable. That said, I'm giving it an honest 4.

    The game is unpolished, and has all the appearance of an independent "free to play" game rather than one in development for years by a professional audio. The graphics are atrocious, they    I fully understand why many people are putting in zero reviews. This is no where near a ten star game, so the fact it's getting tens is somewhat unbelievable. That said, I'm giving it an honest 4.

    The game is unpolished, and has all the appearance of an independent "free to play" game rather than one in development for years by a professional audio. The graphics are atrocious, they really are. They look like a throwback to a "good" ps2 game - the textures are bland, details lacking, and the world plain and lacking any sort of detail. Every building is the same bare walls with a few creates and barrels. The animation is jumpy, jerky and again, not what you expect from a modern game. If I were playing this on a table tablet - then I would expect these graphics - not on the most current gen systems.

    That said, the game itself is not unplayable. There are plenty of quests, and hours of play. There is a challenge and some reward to be found in taking down the harder bosses. Just expect a mobile - gaming type experience, not a current gen game.

    If you, like me, are a make Elder Scrolls fan, you'll but this anyway, and they are counting on that. Once all of us have done so - give it a year or so, and this will more than likely move into the free-to-play realm that it deserves.

    If you can hold out, replay Skyrim for that time instead. You'll have more fun, and save yourself £40. You aren't missing anything.    … Expand
  21. Pambib
    Jun 14, 2015
    0
    Good God! Just installed this on my PS4 and am shocked buy how lifeless, dull and, well, **** the graphics are.

    I have recently finished playing The Witcher and it's like I've dumped the PS4 and replaced it with a PS0.5, it's that bad.

    Or am I missing the option to turn up the quality from "dire" to "decent"?
  22. rodericrinehart
    Jun 19, 2015
    0
    DO NOT THINK THIS IS ELDER SCROLLS 6. Play Fallout 4 this November or Skyrim right now. Avoid this cesspool of MMO tropes bad habits. MMO is not Elder Scrolls.
  23. Mac5point0
    Jun 18, 2015
    0
    This is a terrible game, how can you go from making skyrim to producing a game like this. Yes I hear you need to wait a while to get into it but if that's your selling point your going to lose a lot of gamer's. I gave it well over 10 hours and it is live less. Everybody running around like headless chickens it awful.
  24. tarzan4
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    The game doesn't have that good graphics. But I'm not playing games because of graphics. When I first tried the game in it's beta state I was like a "donut" simply, is this real? Am I playing this MMO? Simply the best MMO to date.
  25. ElChapo
    Jun 15, 2015
    2
    After having this game a week ive been able to play it for one day, server constantly down or unable to connect. The game itself is terrible nothing like an elder scrolls game, bought this on the back on skyrim and its such a step back. Graphics are worse and gameplay is a step back. Dont buy this if you like the elder scrolls and were expecting something in anyway similar its nothing moreAfter having this game a week ive been able to play it for one day, server constantly down or unable to connect. The game itself is terrible nothing like an elder scrolls game, bought this on the back on skyrim and its such a step back. Graphics are worse and gameplay is a step back. Dont buy this if you like the elder scrolls and were expecting something in anyway similar its nothing more than a bad attempt at WOW or something along those lines… Expand
  26. dagoldberg
    Jun 15, 2015
    1
    Sorry to say, but this game was not even close to my expectations. Extremely grind heavy, long drawn out and tedious quests, and laggy non responsive combat. I played this game for a day straight, returned it the next day. Looks like elder scrolls, definitely doesn't feel like it. Your better off with W3 or DAO (which i still wasnt so much a fan of but will revisit after tradingSorry to say, but this game was not even close to my expectations. Extremely grind heavy, long drawn out and tedious quests, and laggy non responsive combat. I played this game for a day straight, returned it the next day. Looks like elder scrolls, definitely doesn't feel like it. Your better off with W3 or DAO (which i still wasnt so much a fan of but will revisit after trading this in.)… Expand
  27. crnppscls
    Jun 18, 2015
    1
    Awful bland action title. Maybe the download time is excessive for patching, these guys have strict deadlines and when the time came to put the discs to press, obviously there was still a lot to do but the core was still on the discs i presume, i can appreciate this, it happens.

    I digress because of semantics, this is about the game right ? I love the crafting actually, if you're a    Awful bland action title. Maybe the download time is excessive for patching, these guys have strict deadlines and when the time came to put the discs to press, obviously there was still a lot to do but the core was still on the discs i presume, i can appreciate this, it happens.

    I digress because of semantics, this is about the game right ?

    I love the crafting actually, if you're a cruncher, its cool to go and farm stuff that makes your next bow, (crunching, if i decon this then i get 2 of those to make x etc)

    Questing is a chore, it is done better on other titles, sometimes distraction re:gw2 can work

    Without any viable text input, you just seem to be this insane wanderer, hoping for an invite for what you might be standing next to at that moment, the game needs more interaction, this, psn names, combat and the guilds themselves are woefully sub-par.

    I click on most of the 10's and they have no history, other than to rate every version of the game at max, so here i am at a 1, although it is a credible 7 in my view. I just wish Zenimax had put as much effort into placating their pc audience, as they did with their multitude of penny pinching versions on console.    … Expand
  28. BarryZut
    Jun 16, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Because I love Elder Scrolls games, I bought this game. I never played MMO games because it is not my cup of tea. Giving this game a chance because of The Elder Scrolls lore.
    But after one week, I'm fed up with it. Dull world (looks nice though), repetitive quests and I'm just not getting into this. This proves I'm just not made for MMO games. But this is not the Elder Scrolls game I love to play. Just have to wait for number 6.    … Expand
  29. Matinski
    Jun 16, 2015
    1
    LAG, LAG, a few moments of playing an ugly game, LAG, Frustration, 40 minutes on the phone trying to get through to support (still waiting), LAG, a few more moments of an ugly game.

    What a LET DOWN. This is going back to the shop tomorrow.

    If you buy this then more fool you as you have been warned.
  30. ravenclaw77
    Jun 25, 2015
    5
    Such a disappointment. Long time fan of the Elder Scrolls, and this game is one of the worst I've played on PS4.

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

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

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

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

    Personally, I'm going back to DC Universe Online, the only PS4 MMO where combat is fun.    … Expand
  31. Bigsolo
    Jun 13, 2015
    7
    This game was very disappointing to begin with and I actually removed it from my drive and put the disc on ebay before a friend convinced me to stick with it a little longer. Upon playing further in the game does actually start going and now I have hit level 10 things are becoming more fun. The combat also gets better as the fights become harder. I still think the graphics are not up toThis game was very disappointing to begin with and I actually removed it from my drive and put the disc on ebay before a friend convinced me to stick with it a little longer. Upon playing further in the game does actually start going and now I have hit level 10 things are becoming more fun. The combat also gets better as the fights become harder. I still think the graphics are not up to much and the frame rate drops are really bad and need fixing ASAP. Hopefully this game will gain an even higher rating as I get more drawn in as on release day I hated it completely...… Expand
  32. houjo2000
    Sep 22, 2015
    2
    Between clunky controls, a surprising lack of features, and the gutting of everything that made Elder Scrolls interesting I don't see how anyone can give this game a mark above 5.

    Rather than variety, everything in the game is cookie cutter and boring. No more intuitive combat system with criticals, no more stealth viability, and goodbye to ranged in general. How do you take a game    Between clunky controls, a surprising lack of features, and the gutting of everything that made Elder Scrolls interesting I don't see how anyone can give this game a mark above 5.

    Rather than variety, everything in the game is cookie cutter and boring. No more intuitive combat system with criticals, no more stealth viability, and goodbye to ranged in general. How do you take a game where ranged meant ranged, and make it so bows and spells only reach a couple feet further than a spear swing? Oh right- you make it a cookie cutter WoW clone.

    The trading system is obtuse on PC, but in ps4 with zero chat support it's downright atrocious. How do you make a game where trading relies on more personal interactions, and not have any form of chat box. At least on PC you could reliably trade. Oh, but they're adding a chat box- for a companion app. Why!? Keep in game features IN GAME, what is this Destiny?

    The store is one of the worst parts. Items have menus and sub menus, sometimes, but it's unreliable, and the confirm buy button is the same as the 'try on' wardrobe feature, making it painfully easy to lose real money due to lag or double pressing- problems the game is now famous for. No store should be this bad- if you buy something in an mmo like SWTOR on their shop, it goes to a store 'mailbox' where you can choose to refund it immediately, completely eradicating the possibility of errors.

    It gets worse though- if you do make an error due to their poorly made store- they REFUSE TO REFUND YOU. You can put in a ticket detailing the mistake and they will not refund the crowns spent- it's not even you asking for your money back, but the currency you buy with money. That's downright shady, and perhaps the worst customer service I have ever seen in a AAA title.

    The game is buggy, you start to suffer more and more loading time issues the higher level you get- not unlike Skyrim, but in this case there's really no excuse.

    The combat itself is clunky and simple, making it grow very, very boring very, very quickly. I'll give some credit to a more in depth crafting system.

    If you want a very poorly made WoW clone with atrocious customer support and none of the features that make MMOs more convenient and tolerable- this game's for you. If you were hoping for Skyrim online, this game is absolutely nothing like it. At least the PC version has the option for mods, and the social experience is there.

    Graphically- look at the glass armour for my opinion on this. It's not even remotely green, did Zenimax even look at the source material? It might be an ok game if they hadn't focused on making everything look as bland and ugly as possible. This is the ps4, I don't care if it's an mmo it shouldn't look this bad. The worst part is the animations- I haven't seem anything this stiff since WAR, and that game fell apart in a year.

    I feel pretty generous giving this game a 1/10. It's playable, though not enjoyable, it might get a 2 or 3 but I always take away marks when customer service is this bad and their poorly designed game literally costs people money that they don't even entertain refunding. May there be better parts later on? Perhaps, but after I reach double digit hours on a game, if there's not a single thing worth praising I'm not going to keep going in the hopes of finding it.    … Expand
  33. Exilionus
    Dec 30, 2017
    10
    ESO ONLINE 2018
    This game WAS advertise as SKYRIM 4 YEARS AGO, countless videos of their propaganda, to tell people they should ignore that fact and accept the games horrible textures is bewildering; more so an excuse for lazy rushed design.
    Instead of eye candy graphics we get superb voice acting and story telling. DumbledoreS voice; rather Michael Gambon becomes our guide, "The    ESO ONLINE 2018
    This game WAS advertise as SKYRIM 4 YEARS AGO, countless videos of their propaganda, to tell people they should ignore that fact and accept the games horrible textures is bewildering; more so an excuse for lazy rushed design.
    Instead of eye candy graphics we get superb voice acting and story telling. DumbledoreS voice; rather Michael Gambon becomes our guide, "The Prophet." Throughout your adventures. Quite frankly wasn’t surprised, they can afford it. Which is interesting because they can afford an amazing actors voice over yet completely hire a new inadequate team to build their vision.
    Excuses, excuses these past 4 years of how it’s an mmo and its limitations. However to their credit now the game supports 4k, which really doesn’t make the world appear any better just makes their lazy design appear more apparent because their textures aren’t hiding behind blurriness anymore.
    Is the game fun? Honestly yes... Bethesda are masters of storytelling, they hire the best in business and if you set aside our shallow and vein expectations of design you will enjoy yourself.
    You can be anything in this game... a mage welding a sword, a Templar healer, hell you can visit certain locations and be a vampire wielding double daggers as an assasin. If you can conjure it you can play it... Of course other combinations will be stronger than others.
    Pvp is a hit or miss, soloing any pvp without a team and voice chat to plan your attacks you will fail and get frustrated. More so you have to catch up to veterans who are more aware of the pvp maps and are geared to completely decimate you. Which isn’t to say the community is a hit or miss... Sometimes you’ll be blown away by a story and the music picks up only to hear in the background, "yo dog you for real." Not sure why they let loose voice chat in the game world... I digress.
    The combat is okay, Bethesda still hasn’t mastered that connection of how it’s feels to slice and dice with a sword... Spells feel better. There’s a disconnection in combat that for some reason Bethesda can’t get right.
    So we get mediocre design with 4k support but fun gameplay... hmmm. It’s like asking ourselves what’s more important a brain or looks. Well in this case they get it right... brains. With brains we eventually will get the looks. Play it... Rarely do I recommend mediocrity, but in this case... All I can say... "What is this sorcery...."    … Expand
  34. rallediz
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    This game was just what I was looking for. A huge game with so much to do. Great graphics and nice gameplay. I havent played elder scrolls before so I can´t compare the game with those.. But i feel that this game is great.
  35. KillaBadg3r
    Aug 13, 2016
    4
    if you loved Oblivion and Skyrim, this game still may not be for you. It's like a generic mmo where people talk more and you can pretend you're fighting like you were in the other games. if you go into it thinking "ill start playing a new mmo" you'll probably like it, but if you go in with "the elder scrolls" expectations it'll bore you to death.
  36. Rogeriser
    May 23, 2016
    8
    Its not perfect and the storyline and side quests can be very tedious if your on your own, however its by far the deepest and largest RPG on PS4 with some excellent multiplayer aspects, amazing leveling system with endless upgrades, armor and weapons etc..

    Good fantasy atmosphere with HUGE maps.
  37. AnimeKing
    Jul 31, 2015
    5
    the game starts off good and promising but once you get to the next area which is like a nights play. you'll be forced to level other skills. if your ok with lvling skills from 1 to 20 or so thats alot of time, killing, or just getting hit for armor classes. so lvling is a HUGE time waster in this game.
    I played a dungeon with and without mic and I got to say mic was way easier but when    the game starts off good and promising but once you get to the next area which is like a nights play. you'll be forced to level other skills. if your ok with lvling skills from 1 to 20 or so thats alot of time, killing, or just getting hit for armor classes. so lvling is a HUGE time waster in this game.
    I played a dungeon with and without mic and I got to say mic was way easier but when your on the world map and running through town you can hear other players mic going off to loud background noise.
    it's not fun running through when you hear a vacum going off while he's right next to the dam repair merchant.
    dungeon themselves where a challenge but fun.
    I didnt pvp
    story wise never really payed attention except when you have to. it's an ok story from what i know but nothing new so far.
    A big deal I dont like, other then lvling, was the quests even the main story. ill start the main quest but then it'll just stop. so inessence they want you to just do ALL the quests. while that is good i really dont want to at times.    … Expand
  38. Termin8ter
    Feb 3, 2016
    3
    Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited is a plain cash grab, designed to trick people who bought a PS4 or Xbox One into buying this slightly improved re-release. Tamriel Unlimited barely improves from the original, and i mean, BARELY. The only improvement they've made is that co op quests work properly now. THATS IT! something that should have been there in the first place, they only putElder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited is a plain cash grab, designed to trick people who bought a PS4 or Xbox One into buying this slightly improved re-release. Tamriel Unlimited barely improves from the original, and i mean, BARELY. The only improvement they've made is that co op quests work properly now. THATS IT! something that should have been there in the first place, they only put it in the re-release. Nice, Zenimax, that's so kind of you. How generous. Seriously, don't buy this piece of **** buy Witcher 3, or MGSV, but please i am begging you please do not buy this, it just what they want, please don't buy it, please.… Expand
  39. Businessupfront
    Jul 6, 2015
    6
    How this game has received all of the high scores I will not know. This game has so much wrong with it 5000 characters is not nearly enough. Questing with friends is frustrating since gathering quests and bosses basically need to be done twice if you're playing with a friend because the game only finishes the quest for the killer of the boss forcing your companion to fight the boss alone.How this game has received all of the high scores I will not know. This game has so much wrong with it 5000 characters is not nearly enough. Questing with friends is frustrating since gathering quests and bosses basically need to be done twice if you're playing with a friend because the game only finishes the quest for the killer of the boss forcing your companion to fight the boss alone. If you're looking forward to having a horse to ride through the dull and empty lands of Tamriel you'll be disappointed since bosses and some enemies will drop 1-3 gold but no worry, Zenimax was kind enough to allow you to pay them more in order to get more gold with godd*** microtransactions. The games one saving grace is it's pvp and faction battles which are really fun. That is the only reason that this game barely got a 6 out of 10 in my opinion along with decent and fun pve too. I wouldn't waste the $60 on this game but instead go out and buy Skyrim or Fallout which are 100x better than this terribly mmo.… Expand
  40. bodyjob
    Jun 20, 2015
    6
    So I just put a good solid 12 hours of gameplay on my ps4 and I do not like this game. I am a huge fan of Skyrim and Dragon age Origins and the new Elders Scroll tries to be both and in my opinion it has failed.

    The graphics are great, no argument there. For as far as I got, the story is good but where it loses me is the online game play, utter chaos and confusion. The pros about    So I just put a good solid 12 hours of gameplay on my ps4 and I do not like this game. I am a huge fan of Skyrim and Dragon age Origins and the new Elders Scroll tries to be both and in my opinion it has failed.

    The graphics are great, no argument there. For as far as I got, the story is good but where it loses me is the online game play, utter chaos and confusion. The pros about wandering around with strangers is that they can be of benefit if you happen to need assistance in a battle and someone else is wandering around at that same moment you are fighting and they join in.
    Where it gets odd is when out of no where they (online players) appear bouncing around and basically acting the fool therefore taking away the serious nature of the gaming experience. It is also not just once or twice but always, non stop, doesn't end. I find it very cheesy and distracting.

    Where this game really annoys and angers me is the detailed, if not all out complication of my inventory. ie: weapons, clothing, food, potions ect. Really, could you make it just a little more confusing and complicated!? How about weapon assignment and button selection,..really! It does not make any sense whatsoever!

    Another annoyance was the battle melees. So I'm crouched down attempting a sneak attack with the bow and after a shot or two I want to switch to my shield and sword. Well I cant, it says I cannot switch weapons in battle. So now I'm running backwards trying to defend close range with a long range weapon. Then there are the enemies that appear out of thin air when you are not properly equipped for the battle and when you go into your inventory to choose, the enemy can still attack and do damage, serious damage. It does not go into a pause attack mode or give you a fair chance to re-equip.

    The money situation is also a head scratcher. In battle your equipment also takes damage making it less effective and it costs to have it repaired but the cost is way to excessive for what you get out of it. I could not find a way to repair myself and therefore all the money I collected was used to repair my equipment or hope to always replace the equipment with new finds. What I found was that if I liked a certain look or garment, I was spending all my money just to repair it and I could not invest in anything new.

    I have more complaints but overall I would rate this game a 6.2 as it is not in anyway, shape or form Skyrim and has only some resemblance to Dragon Age Origins. Anyone thinking they are getting Skyrim 3 do yourself a favour and save your money. The most recent Dragon Age Inquisition was good but still, nothing compares to Skyrim. For me, this game was a complete waste of my money and I can only hope the developers get their act together a produce something as clean, exciting and beautiful as Skyrim

    I have package my game up and I am returning it to the store I bought it from. I wont get my money back but they will give me an in-store credit on something else that I'm sure will be better than this waste of time.    … Expand
  41. RealTime
    Jul 15, 2015
    5
    This review is short because I lost interest in this game after about an hour of game play, and here's why. It is not because the game play was slow, it was because I found a huge hole in the game that renders its core game mechanic pointless. After I escaped the prison, I wandered around and killed random creatures, and after about 30 minutes, I found that I leveled up four times withoutThis review is short because I lost interest in this game after about an hour of game play, and here's why. It is not because the game play was slow, it was because I found a huge hole in the game that renders its core game mechanic pointless. After I escaped the prison, I wandered around and killed random creatures, and after about 30 minutes, I found that I leveled up four times without even noticing. That is when it hit me: if I can level up this fast just by prancing around with the other million people in the world, what is the point of having quests to complete. I know that I am not the only one leveling up this quickly because I found that my friend was up to level 40 after about a week. Unless he had been playing non-stop the entire time, I find the leveling system to be somewhat offset. Sure there is some fun game play if you get into it, but I just find no point to this game.… Expand
  42. ropeyprune
    Jul 29, 2015
    5
    All I can say is this is a very mundane game and tends to be buggy at times.
    I've played worse games but after Oblivion and Skyrim this is quite a let down.
  43. qqbearz
    Jul 30, 2015
    6
    Elder scrolls started out as being one of the most hyped games of the past year which got me really excited to try a new MMO other then WoW that i have been playing for 10 plus years. That being said i had my doubts, how would it compare? so after finally obtaining a ps4 instead of upgrading my terrible PC it was time to cancel my blizzard subscription and focus on other games for once.Elder scrolls started out as being one of the most hyped games of the past year which got me really excited to try a new MMO other then WoW that i have been playing for 10 plus years. That being said i had my doubts, how would it compare? so after finally obtaining a ps4 instead of upgrading my terrible PC it was time to cancel my blizzard subscription and focus on other games for once. Let me start by saying i think this game looks incredible, the music, the areas etc. but one thing right off the bat made me disappointed. The health bars, the experience bar all the bar placements in this game are horrible, where is the small map? to make questing a sinch rather then constantly having to pop up the map on the screen. Questing is terrible way to much text, i understand they want the user to be in to the story but come on, id almost rather the usual go kill 10 boars in the field and collecting plants. Theres a very simple formula to games like these and i understand each one wants to have there own identity, but there should be some rules they must follow. The screen isnt even cluttered the interface could have been way better. And wheres the dungeon ques? or group que questing? how about inspecting other players? im sorry im not trying to make this the new Warcraft but they could have easily used that as a good reference tool this game is just to bland. When i see other high level players thats the only thing that makes me want to get further in the game, getting awesome looking gear. So it might be just worth it. I will continue to force myself to play, i dont mind that i spent the money to play i already had a psplus script so ill see how this pans out a couple months from now.… Expand
  44. star777
    Aug 8, 2015
    6
    I was hyped up for this game, but I've stopped playing it after only a few days. Theres too many things I didnt like.

    No chat box. I thought this could be an issue - and its a way bigger problem than I thought. I had to turn off voice of other players because, like in any mmorpg, theres trolls running around being annoying. Or blasting music or other random sounds. Graphics are ok. I    I was hyped up for this game, but I've stopped playing it after only a few days. Theres too many things I didnt like.

    No chat box. I thought this could be an issue - and its a way bigger problem than I thought. I had to turn off voice of other players because, like in any mmorpg, theres trolls running around being annoying. Or blasting music or other random sounds.

    Graphics are ok. I expected better but their not too bad. Vegetation doesnt look too good. Having said that, I knew that going in. As far as mmorpgs go the graphics are really good relative to other mmorpgs, so I give eso credit here. Bethesda made skyrim and skyrims graphics are way better. You can do a lot more with single player games then u can with mmorpgs graphics wise.

    Dungeons - All the random people going in and out of dungeons sort of kills the experience for me. Its different running dungeons with a party set up beforehand entering dungeons with a maximum set on the number of players that can enter dungeons. But, with all these random players running in and out and all over the place, I didnt really have much fun in the dungs.

    The abilities are really fun, I enjoyed that part of it. I was playing a nightblade and I think they made that class really well.

    I picked up this mmorpg so I could enjoy the game with other people. But with the game being limited to voice chat, its just annoying, so I decided to play solo but then realized I might as well play a solo game like witcher 3 or something that has way better graphics, and doesnt have random players all over the dungeons Im doing.

    Still a huge fan of Bethesda :D loved oblivion and skyrim!    … Expand
  45. Kozlak
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Puedo decir que es unos de los PVP mas interesantes que he conocido hasta el momento, conocí los juegos desde The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind y soy un fiel seguidor, llevo 7 meses jugango ESO y creo que va para mas, no siento la necesidad de comprar mas juegos por el momento, con este lo tengo todo!… Expand
  46. That_DL_Kid
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    I wanted another Elder Scrolls game and they delivered. I'm not a big MMORPG guy so the fact that a lot of the missions can be easily done solo was not an issue for me. The story line is involving and I've already spent many hours in the game. My only complaint is the DLC seems a bit high priced, I'll wait for the price drop until I get them as there is plenty to due in the main game.
  47. megabear
    Apr 25, 2017
    8
    Pros: It's not WoW. FF14 felt too close to WoW so I couldn't play it.
    Cons: Herds players into subscription model by giving you too little bag space. That's a big minus for me, otherwise the game gets a solid 9 from me. It's more like a 7.5 due to it but I rounded it up.
  48. unbornchikken
    Oct 3, 2016
    8
    I've accidentally put my PC review there, but Metacritic is so lame, that I cannot delete my misplaced review. However, the game is one of the best RPGs (on PC), but I dunno how it looks or plays like on this console.
  49. destinyfan1
    Feb 12, 2017
    8
    in beginning ok fun then what the **** do i have to do then again an adventure of a lifetime

    positive
    + good combat
    + enormous world with a lot to explore
    + good dungeons
    + enemies , weapons
    + rpg elements
    negative
    - pretty average story
    - in beginning very mediocre ( you don't know what to do )
    push true the wall of questions and you find a very good mmorpg
  50. IsaacFalls
    May 23, 2018
    8
    Its a good MMORPG

    Well designed quests, nice visuals, good combat

    Performance in raids on consoles is lacking
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. DarthPreamp
    Dec 10, 2015
    7
    A disappointment at best. Every mediocre game I have ever played is awesome in the beginning but then fails in an epic way when the game passes its own introduction. The Elder Scrolls Online is exactly this way. A lot of fun until just after level 10. After level 10, the game slows down your progression and rewards for finishing quests, so you can't level up as fast. This is in order toA disappointment at best. Every mediocre game I have ever played is awesome in the beginning but then fails in an epic way when the game passes its own introduction. The Elder Scrolls Online is exactly this way. A lot of fun until just after level 10. After level 10, the game slows down your progression and rewards for finishing quests, so you can't level up as fast. This is in order to coerce you into their fee structure. If you pay their monthly fees, you will level at an appropriate pace to have access to the game. This is annying and under handed. I mean, hey, if you want to make it a 'pay to play' structure, go ahead. But pretending it is not a 'pay to play' structure, when in practical terms, it is a pay to play MMO, this is really really mean, and greedy. The game itself, until level 10, is a good game with good stories, but it is wrapped up in a fee structure that is disingenuous. It is similar to Star Wars the Old Republic in that both espouse a free play model, when in fact they are not free. In order to really level up enough to have access to the world and its stories, you must pay the monthly fee. So to sum up, if you want to pay to play , then this game is good and quite fun. However, if you aren't willing to pay into the Bethesda/Zenimax coffers on a monthly basis, don't waste your time with it.… Expand
  54. 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
  55. Bejjano
    Dec 14, 2015
    6
    For leveling, it isn't only about questing, which is nice. You can do the story missions, explore, and pvp to get to the end very quickly. For me, the issues started rolling in at level 50. That's where veteran ranks come in (16 of them), and you do even more questing or PvP along the way. The problem with pvp at max level is the imbalances. You will get annihilated by veteran rank 16sFor leveling, it isn't only about questing, which is nice. You can do the story missions, explore, and pvp to get to the end very quickly. For me, the issues started rolling in at level 50. That's where veteran ranks come in (16 of them), and you do even more questing or PvP along the way. The problem with pvp at max level is the imbalances. You will get annihilated by veteran rank 16s while you're sitting at around 1-4 veteran rank.

    It is painfully difficult to find groups for the dungeons and trials. The group finder tool does not work for dungeons, and not many people on console are attempting to do the trials (equivalent to raids in WoW) on console. You are level with that struggle as well as an annoying crafting system that time gates you on incredibly long research for end game gear, where it'll literally take at times 30+ days to finish one item research.    … Expand
  56. Ryskim
    Jul 1, 2016
    7
    It is a good game. With many hours of gameplay. Lacks text chat, forcing you to either learn how to speak other languages in voicechat or play silent -what mostly happens-. All in all, a text chat will be released in August and even though a classless system would've been much better as in previous games of the franchise, there are lots of combinations and no armor or weapon restrictionsIt is a good game. With many hours of gameplay. Lacks text chat, forcing you to either learn how to speak other languages in voicechat or play silent -what mostly happens-. All in all, a text chat will be released in August and even though a classless system would've been much better as in previous games of the franchise, there are lots of combinations and no armor or weapon restrictions at all. No playable necromancy is a big let down for me, as I've been a Necromancer in both Oblivion and Skyrim. But we're talking about PS4 version so I'll say excellent controls -this game was made to play with a controller clearly- and bad framerates in certain areas. I played even the Beta in the PC version and still some animations are really awful like sprinting and some spellcastings. Didn't they have enough time to rework the animations?… Expand
  57. 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
  58. SMNT999
    Mar 18, 2016
    7
    First I loved this game. Now I just hate it. Although it is good the download insanity destroys any fun. Such a pain must be punished. So I only give 7 Points.
  59. WEBZPINNER
    Oct 8, 2015
    5
    Graphics and music are great, but doesn't do much if you cannot get on the game. I finally sold the game, I was so put off with the constant server maintenance and repeated kick-offs.
  60. kwstas
    May 22, 2016
    10
    i love this game so much it so beautiful and amazing . i love it becouse it is so simple , it is so fun , it has a huge beautiful world with tons of things to do . i love how its combat works , i love the simplicity of building your heroes skills and combat style , i honestly believe that is much less boring that world of warcraft . and more fast and convenient than final fantasy . besti love this game so much it so beautiful and amazing . i love it becouse it is so simple , it is so fun , it has a huge beautiful world with tons of things to do . i love how its combat works , i love the simplicity of building your heroes skills and combat style , i honestly believe that is much less boring that world of warcraft . and more fast and convenient than final fantasy . best mmorpg for me . thanks… Expand
  61. Sheep_198
    Mar 5, 2016
    8
    This is a mix of runescape and skyrim, perfect match. You can relax in the game like fishing, collecting, sightseeing, or get challenged with fun cooperative fights. You can completely customise your character, unlike witcher 3 where you can only play as a male. Great adventure, great dialogues and atmosphere. Will want to spend as much time playing as you can.
  62. Eckztra
    Dec 13, 2015
    8
    story/ missions are generally fun and interesting, story/side missions feel rich in story and lore apposed to just being "go here and kill this number of people because I said so or collect this for me because I said so". elderscrolls online is a game that can be enjoyable played both solo and with friends. the game keeps to the lore of the elderscrolls games. theres fun events to pursue.story/ missions are generally fun and interesting, story/side missions feel rich in story and lore apposed to just being "go here and kill this number of people because I said so or collect this for me because I said so". elderscrolls online is a game that can be enjoyable played both solo and with friends. the game keeps to the lore of the elderscrolls games. theres fun events to pursue. full of content. personally the biggest factor holding this game back for me is the combat, I don't have all 4 of my characters high enough level yet to know if this applys for all clases but as the assian class I'm basically invinciable in PvE as a level 20 id wander into level 50 zones just because ik nothing could kill me and at least they'd pervide some sort of challenge. i really wish they allowed players to tinker with the difficulty mode within the game if enemys did something like 2 of 4 times the amount of damage to me alone combat would feel more invigorating me.… Expand
  63. EmperorSultan
    Dec 23, 2015
    10
    I have only player The Elder scrolls Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim and I have always wanted to visit other parts in Tamriel, this game made my wish come true. One of the best immersive MMOs out there.
  64. TMath
    Jan 20, 2016
    6
    MMO? not really...horrible pve. very very very lazy quest. good combat and leveling system. combat is fluid and dynamic pvp is fun too. everything els is bad. glitchy af. horrbile co-op(its a **** MMO!) and underwhelming quest with poor immersion
  65. valkyrie247365
    Feb 3, 2016
    7
    I love this game. I played Oblivion and Skyrim, its the perfect prequal. It is very similar to other MMORPG's such as Everquest, Ultima Online, or World of Warcarft. There are a few things that are irritating though. In order to access all of the world, you either have to purchase the additional expansion via 'crowns' or pay a monthly membership which gives you crowns. While you get 1,500I love this game. I played Oblivion and Skyrim, its the perfect prequal. It is very similar to other MMORPG's such as Everquest, Ultima Online, or World of Warcarft. There are a few things that are irritating though. In order to access all of the world, you either have to purchase the additional expansion via 'crowns' or pay a monthly membership which gives you crowns. While you get 1,500 crowns monthly its much cheaper to spend the extra $40 and just get both expansions, which gets pricey considering that you not only pay for you console multiplayer access but the game!!! Pretty much everything else that is in game can be found in the game. If you find yourself totally lost, feel free to look up the guild Vera Causa. Lots of us can help!… Expand
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. Slobr18
    Jun 2, 2016
    8
    The Elder Scrolls Online Is a great addition to the Elder Scrolls universe adding interesting new characters, beautiful landscapes to look at, it has great gameplay and combat. The only flaws I found while playing the game were some bugs and I did get stuck in the ground a couple of times. I would recommend this game to hardcore Elder Scrolls fans and this a great game for MMO players.
  69. JamieMcConville
    Jun 7, 2016
    7
    Have a friend to play with if you want to buy this, without one it's pretty boring. The combat is decent, solid physics all round. The story is pretty good but compared to skyrim or oblivion it's weak. It has but one MAJOR flaw, Time. The amount of time needed to play is too much for the average console gamer, bethesda should have knew this, but they went ahead and put out a game onHave a friend to play with if you want to buy this, without one it's pretty boring. The combat is decent, solid physics all round. The story is pretty good but compared to skyrim or oblivion it's weak. It has but one MAJOR flaw, Time. The amount of time needed to play is too much for the average console gamer, bethesda should have knew this, but they went ahead and put out a game on console highly favouring the lifeless in pvp and a game that puts off any casual that buys it because of the time needed to sink into it. Don't buy if you don't have a free week the get to at most to a level were you can get 5 hit by a veteran rank 16 player. Pvp at level 10 to 40 is extremely unbalanced.… Expand
  70. compaysegundo
    Jul 16, 2016
    5
    I have played ESO from the launch to this day with several breaks. The first impression of the game is beautiful. It's a bit like Skyrim, with the same good crafting system, a pretty actionorientated combat which also is a bit like in Skyrim, pretty good graphics and a dense fully voiced storyline.

    So why only 5 points? The game is a mix of Skyrim and an MMO, for an MMO it is too much    I have played ESO from the launch to this day with several breaks. The first impression of the game is beautiful. It's a bit like Skyrim, with the same good crafting system, a pretty actionorientated combat which also is a bit like in Skyrim, pretty good graphics and a dense fully voiced storyline.

    So why only 5 points? The game is a mix of Skyrim and an MMO, for an MMO it is too much singleplayer based, for a singleplayer game the story and landscape are too repetitive and boring after a while. Technically it is far away from the stability of an MMO like i.e. FFX14.

    Since 2 years the company "invents the game ever new", means doing nothing for a while, then change everything, with new and old bugs and many unbalances coming up. Then again sits there and does nothing, while trying to invent ESO new if playerbase goes down again. This game does the company since launch while ESO became more and more instable and a technical desaster.

    If you see ESO in a special offer for like 9.95 give it a try. For some time it will sure be entertaining and it is absolutely playable without Sub or buying anything else. But i fear most people will be disappointed after playing for a while....    … Expand
  71. MrEddie26
    Feb 2, 2022
    0
    Absolutely broken mess. PvP is dead. No interesting new features. Nothing. Just same boring repetitive crap again and again.
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. Thaksin
    Jan 21, 2021
    8
    Открыл для себя абсолютно недавно эту замечательную ММО, пришел в игру на дополнении "Greymoor".
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. ninsusinak22
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    The grinding never stops. No time to write longer review. TIME TO GRIND THEM GOLDMATS
  83. Lordin11
    Jun 17, 2020
    0
    For a week they can’t deal with Russian localization. Tired of seeing a crooked translation.
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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!
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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!
  91. 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.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 17 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 30
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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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