The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 642 Ratings

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  1. huginodensen
    May 1, 2023
    10
    Mi juego numero 1 de todos los tiempos, al que le he inveritdo casi 1 año en horas de juego, miles de pesos en comprar cosas del juego, he comprado todos los dlcs y hasta me he suscrito a eso plus. impresionantes mecanicas, crafting, sistema de leveleo, juego multijugador impresionante el PVP, de lo mas adictivo que he jugado siempre
  2. SLEEPyGrem1in
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    I have been playing ESO for nearly four years and have every DLC- I am in love with this game. The worldbuilding is astounding and the creativity in both zones/quests/events/cosmetics is lovely. I love playing this game both alone and with some amazing friends I met through exploring. At first, I was very skeptical, but once I was fully immersed, I was hooked.
  3. Kikigt
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Great game and great community! Constant evolution and ZeniMax cares of feeback from players.
  4. Lane595
    Apr 22, 2021
    9
    At Launch it was incredibly buggy and wasnt the best game. Still great for story, and some of the systems while unique werent fully fleshed out.

    I maxed my character out, and essentially quit out of boredom 6 years ago. Thanks to the game being on the game pass, I have seen that they added player housing (phenomenal job with customization and being able to have what you want), as well    At Launch it was incredibly buggy and wasnt the best game. Still great for story, and some of the systems while unique werent fully fleshed out.

    I maxed my character out, and essentially quit out of boredom 6 years ago. Thanks to the game being on the game pass, I have seen that they added player housing (phenomenal job with customization and being able to have what you want), as well as more systems while giving previous skill lines some love. Trials, Dungeons, and Arenas being seperated out is phenomenal. The sheer amount of content is top notch.

    The only thing not making this a 10 is the heavy focus on the crown store. Its annoying that all the cool mounts are hidden behind Loot boxes that are completely over priced gambling machines, when you look past that the game is perfect for solo players who just like stories, PVP players (balancing is always a struggle but its fun being in cyrodil with a faction). and the End game is amazing. The CP system updates are top notch and the level of customization with your class filling any role is neat.

    On my series X the graphics are outstanding, theirs some dumb quality of life glitches that pop up periodically but nothing that completely breaks the game. Sometimes the servers are wonky with connection but almost all MMOs are that way.

    If youre looking for an MMO that you can play casually ESO is that game, theirs also a massive skill reward if you learn how to weave and do proper rotations, You can literally play this game anyway you want.    … Expand
  5. UkaAku
    Jan 15, 2019
    9
    When I first played ESO , I got a magical feeling of the world, The world is huge and large, towns are real towns, and the quests are just awesome 10/10. When u start this game u can explore all of tamriel if u want or start with ur own covenant areas. ESO shows how an next gen mmorpg should be, with real story, with real nice quests, with real Rpg elements, challanging, interesting areas,When I first played ESO , I got a magical feeling of the world, The world is huge and large, towns are real towns, and the quests are just awesome 10/10. When u start this game u can explore all of tamriel if u want or start with ur own covenant areas. ESO shows how an next gen mmorpg should be, with real story, with real nice quests, with real Rpg elements, challanging, interesting areas, dungeons, best dlc like dark brotherhood, or expansions like summerset, morrowind. This game is an real next gen MMORPG imo. I would give it an 10/10 but sometimes the servers can be laggy, but that wont ruin the gameplay for u, but otherwise i would give this game a 10/10!… Expand
  6. DasExorcist
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    It’s a mistake to pass up ESO Tamriel Unlimited if you’re a fan of the Elder Scrolls series. There is no fee for playing the game, which allows a player considerable access to various regions of Tamriel. Zenimax Online Studios heavily pushes their ESO Plus subscription which adds some additional perks to the game such as unlimited crafting storage and access to all DLC areas such asIt’s a mistake to pass up ESO Tamriel Unlimited if you’re a fan of the Elder Scrolls series. There is no fee for playing the game, which allows a player considerable access to various regions of Tamriel. Zenimax Online Studios heavily pushes their ESO Plus subscription which adds some additional perks to the game such as unlimited crafting storage and access to all DLC areas such as Summerset and Murkmire. Regardless of choice, ESO is an exceptional MMO with or without ESO Plus.… Expand
  7. Wayward93
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    This is by far the best MMO I have played, and possibly the best online game in general. This does not feel like other MMOs - it feels like an Elder Scrolls game that happens to let you play with others. The world is vast and genuinely fun to explore, the quests are engaging and tie into the main storyline, there is so much lore to dig into and grouping up with friends and guildies is easyThis is by far the best MMO I have played, and possibly the best online game in general. This does not feel like other MMOs - it feels like an Elder Scrolls game that happens to let you play with others. The world is vast and genuinely fun to explore, the quests are engaging and tie into the main storyline, there is so much lore to dig into and grouping up with friends and guildies is easy to do. The One Tamriel update scales all players and content to the same power level, so there is no need to feel like you need to keep up with friends and you cannot outlevel zones and quests.

    The environments are gorgeous and graphics are above and beyond what you would expect from an MMO. The soundtrack and sound design in general is on point and the voice acting generally very good. Combat is a fluid experience and you really feel like you're playing the game and not your skill bar. Your character is also very flexible - any class can fill any role and all skills can be morphed to your liking to attain new effects. There is something for everyone in ESO - whether you want to run hardcore endgame content and collect the best gear or you want to explore the world, experience the story content and collect flowers and trophies for your in-game house.

    Verdict: If you're an Elder Scrolls fan already, ESO is going to feel very familiar. If you're an MMO fan already, ESO offers something completely new. I highly recommend the game - it's been around for a while but just keeps growing on all platforms and servers, and the hype leading up to the new Morrowind expansion in 2017 is a perfect time to get into the game. See you in Tamriel!    … Expand
  8. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    This is an awesome game to play with friends. The sheer scope of this game will blow you away. If your an Elder Scrolls fan and you like MMORPG's then you'd be foolish not to pick this up.
  9. Dominik_Arena
    Jan 20, 2016
    10
    Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited Xbox One Edition is a very fun game. I have played halfway through the game so far, and I still can't wait to do more, there is sooooo much to do! I definitely recommend this game to those who haven't played it. and for those that do, I'm sure most of you will agree that it gets 8-10 rating.
  10. NexusTsunami
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    Das erste MMORPG das ich je gespielt habe...und vermutlich auch das einizge! Warum? Weil ESO:TU für mich persönlich nur per Genre ein MMO ist. Ich bin Singleplayer - und genau so lässt sich ESO:TU zu 95% ohne weiteres spielen! Für mich ein super Singleplayer-RPG im MMO Gewand . Und davon provitiert es.

    Ich bin eingefleischter Skyrim Fan (X360) und habe dem Spiel natürlich die volle    Das erste MMORPG das ich je gespielt habe...und vermutlich auch das einizge! Warum? Weil ESO:TU für mich persönlich nur per Genre ein MMO ist. Ich bin Singleplayer - und genau so lässt sich ESO:TU zu 95% ohne weiteres spielen! Für mich ein super Singleplayer-RPG im MMO Gewand . Und davon provitiert es.

    Ich bin eingefleischter Skyrim Fan (X360) und habe dem Spiel natürlich die volle Punktzahl gegeben. Allerdings fehlte mir beim Kampfsystem immer das gewisse etwas. Aktive Fähigkeiten! Natürlich gibt es in Skyrim Zauber, Drachenschreie usw. aber für mich war dies eher grundsätzlicher Bestandteil des Kampfsystems.

    Bei ESO:TU habe ich endlich bekommen was mir fehlte. Ein Elder Scrolls mit Skills! Ich liebe es einfach mit meiner Templerin Fähigkeiten zu spammen, die Mobs zu zerlegen und gleichzeitig das Gefühl zu haben, ich befinde mich in einem Singleplayer-RPG im Elder Scrolls Universum!

    Danke ESO!    … Expand
  11. jamessamuel
    Aug 31, 2015
    8
    Its the only console mmo on xbox 1 so you can't really compare it to anything else. There is a lot of quests but its very boring to lvl up. once you get to around VR 3 thats when the game gets more fun. PVP and harder dungeons is the end game content. The way to get better gear is quite boring and RNG. 8/10
  12. rupertrampton
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    The next level in MMORPG, move over wow, great for casual play, lots of different game modes can be played single with four people or with fifty.........
  13. Jellyfish-Games
    Aug 12, 2015
    8
    I don't know why, but I just don't get the same feeling when playing this as I do when I play Skyrim or Oblivion. It doesn't really feel like an Elder Scrolls game to me. It seems like they did a lot to make it like World of Warcraft, which I've never really liked. I played for awhile and I did well. The game has amazing graphics and it has smooth controls and a decent role to play. It isI don't know why, but I just don't get the same feeling when playing this as I do when I play Skyrim or Oblivion. It doesn't really feel like an Elder Scrolls game to me. It seems like they did a lot to make it like World of Warcraft, which I've never really liked. I played for awhile and I did well. The game has amazing graphics and it has smooth controls and a decent role to play. It is a decent game.… Expand
  14. captainkane
    Jul 25, 2015
    8
    I’m elated MMO’s are making their way to consoles. The dominant FPS genre is stagnant as sales volumes continue to trump innovation. MMO’s could provide the antidote to everyone’s COD addiction. Games like Elder Scrolls Online are a step in the right direction, and I’m glad FPS fans have taken notice. ESO will be many gamers first exposure to MMO’s. Despite its flaws, ESO is one of theI’m elated MMO’s are making their way to consoles. The dominant FPS genre is stagnant as sales volumes continue to trump innovation. MMO’s could provide the antidote to everyone’s COD addiction. Games like Elder Scrolls Online are a step in the right direction, and I’m glad FPS fans have taken notice. ESO will be many gamers first exposure to MMO’s. Despite its flaws, ESO is one of the best games on nextgen and should hold gamers’ attention for several years. Too bad it won’t unseat any of the current MMO heavyweights.

    Graphically, it’s impressive. ESO runs buttery smooth. Environments are lush and vibrant. However, ESO lacks the grit and harshness that everyone loved about Skyrim. Instead, ESO looks nearly identical to Kingdoms of Amalur with its oversaturated colors. But that’s a quibble, not a criticism.

    Gameplay fares equally well. Combat is fluid and diverse. Once again, ESO takes cues from KoA and mimicks its combat mechanics. Although previous Elder Scroll games are fun, combat needed overhauling. Fortunately, ESO successfully addresses that. The diversity of combat skills allows deep customization and fun combo sets. Players can now dodge/role. The third person perspective is much improved. Players can adjust the camera’s zoom distances at any time. This benefits squishy AoE casters and archers. My DPS character toggles between melee and archery, so zooming out to place flaming arrow volleys on mobs is handy.

    The similarities between KoA and ESO may not be all that coincidental. KoA is an excellent game; plus, one of its lead developers worked on Elder Scrolls Morrowind and Oblivion.

    So ESO looks great. Combat is fluid. And the player population is growing despite Zenimax’s lack of marketing. Players can form guilds, trade, craft new weapons, and store items in banks. But ESO does have a few problems.

    Foremost, questing can be boring. Too many quests involve redundant steps that exist solely for the sake of making quests longer. Plus, the RPG elements are weak. For the most part, players talk to the quest giver who directs them to someone else, then they speak with that person who requests an item. Upon fetching the item players must talk to 1,2, or 3 other people, and then trek somewhere else to fight a minor boss. Skyrim’s quests were more enthralling and much simpler. Despite all this, there are hundreds of quests. At least lore hounds will appreciate the rich content even if the story elements are weak. To others, ESO will feel like a grindfest early on. At times I simply skip thru dialogue to expedite quests. Unfortunately, the game becomes an even bigger grind on veteran ranks.

    Zenimax’s lack of creativity doesn’t end with there. Many environments, such as forts and dwellings, are identical. Also, enemies are bland. ESO has zombies. Really? Despite Elder Scrolls rich lore, the game is filled with zombies…. Meh…

    Secondly, combat is unbalanced. Melee characters are too vulnerable. Bosses spam powerful abilities that too often instakill players. This is especially annoying at lower levels. Ranged players—archers and mages—have big advantages in ESO. Part of this problem lies in the class system. When players create new characters, they choose race and class. Classes contain special abilities that aren’t specific to primary weapons. But all these abilities scale off magicka, which is a boon to magic users. This is problematic for melee since they use stamina to dodge and boost weapon damage. So they invest less in magicka. Since dodging uses stamina, melee players can deplete their primary ability pool even without using special abilities. Mages can roll all they want without depleting magicka. In effect, pure melee characters feel like high risk, low reward builds.

    My biggest beef is against ESO’s substandard online functionality. Despite the healthy player base, grouping with other players for dungeons/questing either takes too long or doesn’t happen. Many players I encounter don’t understand how to group with others. They don’t know such mechanics exist! Zenimax needs to fix that ASAP. Console players will not stick around for months until this is fleshed out. Although solo players can have a lot of fun, they will miss out on big bonuses that group play and PVP offer.

    How does ESO compare to other MMO’s? ESO is a fantastic game, but it’s only a decent MMO. Tedious questing, iffy group mechanics, and unbalanced classes keep ESO from greatness. At this point, it’s hard to see ESO aging as well as Guild Wars 2 and Diablo 3. ESO launched a year ago on PC, and it’s still experiencing growing pains. Zenimax needs a hefty dose of creativity to prevent boredom from slithering into Cyrodil.

    Still, ESO has 100x’s more content than Destiny. It’s a great solo game, and online play is a blast. Since launch, I’ve seen stability improvements, so that’s encouraging. With updates in the pipeline, there’s no reason to pass on ESO. Buy it. For MMO newbies, it’s a good place to start.    … Expand
  15. RageQuit151
    Jul 20, 2015
    9
    This game is great, its the right way to do and MMO on console, (take note bungie) interesting story plenty to do and the fact it actually has a flushed has a group finder (yeah bungie they got matchmaking for all there group events) and its fun, easy to pick up for new players reminds me of skyrim which is a good game and the fact the PC community gave great feed back to fix this gameThis game is great, its the right way to do and MMO on console, (take note bungie) interesting story plenty to do and the fact it actually has a flushed has a group finder (yeah bungie they got matchmaking for all there group events) and its fun, easy to pick up for new players reminds me of skyrim which is a good game and the fact the PC community gave great feed back to fix this game over the past year zenimax online did a hell of a job, if you like mmo and elder scrolls pick this up you wont regret it… Expand
  16. Strangely
    Jul 20, 2015
    10
    Genuinely, it is worth buying this game if you are a fan of the Elder Scrolls games. No subscription required is a big big bonus, it tips the balance to buy it so much more. Ignore the lazy website reviewers, who likely based their reviews on the fact they have played the PC version to death. They have likely not thought of this as a whole new experience for console owners. As a standGenuinely, it is worth buying this game if you are a fan of the Elder Scrolls games. No subscription required is a big big bonus, it tips the balance to buy it so much more. Ignore the lazy website reviewers, who likely based their reviews on the fact they have played the PC version to death. They have likely not thought of this as a whole new experience for console owners. As a stand alone game this is worthy of the elder scrolls canon, Including PvP into the mix with multiplayer dungeons and you have a very enjoyable experience to keep coming back to. Highly recommended.… Expand
  17. bmastaz
    Jul 14, 2015
    9
    I took a chance based on the player reviews from this site.. and they not lying.. Great Game!

    The Pvp is awesome and they have fixed alot of the bugs mentioned in previous reviews. If you love MMO's or a skyrim fan this is a must have
  18. TSapper
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    As an Elder Scrolls player since Daggerfall, I suspected the game series would not work well as an MMORPG. I was totally wrong on that. This game is the best MMO I've played.

    I've been dabbling in multiple class types and across all three factions for a change of scenery at times. PvE battles are fun, the world is massive, crafting is impressive, graphics are the best of any MMO, combat    As an Elder Scrolls player since Daggerfall, I suspected the game series would not work well as an MMORPG. I was totally wrong on that. This game is the best MMO I've played.

    I've been dabbling in multiple class types and across all three factions for a change of scenery at times. PvE battles are fun, the world is massive, crafting is impressive, graphics are the best of any MMO, combat is fun and dynamic...now it's time for me to jump into PvP.    … Expand
  19. Fulgent
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    Loved this game. Brilliant voice actors that create an enjoyable experience. Quests are very fun and not all of them are go 'get this'. Brilliant graphics for a console mmo game. Classes are fun because you can me a mage wielding flaming swords. Wide variety of spells with skills and different guilds your character can go in. The fighting system is not at all clunky and is fun to playLoved this game. Brilliant voice actors that create an enjoyable experience. Quests are very fun and not all of them are go 'get this'. Brilliant graphics for a console mmo game. Classes are fun because you can me a mage wielding flaming swords. Wide variety of spells with skills and different guilds your character can go in. The fighting system is not at all clunky and is fun to play with.
    PvP you can storm castles with cascades of other people wielding spells and swords. Crafting is fun and different from other systems. Finally this is not a skyrim multiplayer but an mmo.    … Expand
  20. Annihilism
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    Absolutely an amazing game. I have to be honest and say that I was really sceptic about this game. The initial reception was really bad when it came out a year ago and after playing the beta myself I was left with really mixed feelings about TESO. It felt like Zenimax tried to cash in on Bethesda's succes with TES. After a year and lots of polishing Zenimax released Tamriel Unlimited.Absolutely an amazing game. I have to be honest and say that I was really sceptic about this game. The initial reception was really bad when it came out a year ago and after playing the beta myself I was left with really mixed feelings about TESO. It felt like Zenimax tried to cash in on Bethesda's succes with TES. After a year and lots of polishing Zenimax released Tamriel Unlimited. Having no subscription fee and being the big elder scrolls fan that I am I decided to go for it and try the game. I have to say that Zenimax really pulled of a nice job with Tamriel Unlimited. All of the initial releases flaws have been fixed and the combat is much better now (the beta always felt like you were slicing thin air with your sword).

    Questing is generally really well thought out in this game and they almost never feel like a chore unlike other MMO's. That being said this game has a much more involving story than MMO's like Wildstar, WoW (although admittedly Wotlk was really good) and TERA which I have also played. The combat is simply amazing and the first person mode makes the game feel more like an actual RPG than online MMO. All of my favorite Elder Scrolls elements are there. Obviously when you compare the game to the single player elder scrolls games some elements might feel dumbed down like the combat, but for MMO standards they are simply great and beat other games like TERA (which is one of the best combat systems in an MMO in my opinion). Then other elements like story and lore are worked out much better and feel more like back playing Morrowind and Oblivion (Skyrim had a pretty dumbed down story line in my opinion). One of the best things about this game the fact that you can group like in any other MMO but are never forced to! If you want to play alone, play alone! If you want to play in groups, play in groups! The world is simply huge and its a big plus for me that I am able to visit multiple zones. The zones look simply gorgeous for MMO standards and textures on armor etc. are really well done.

    If you are an elder scrolls fan you will love this game for the lore and story, if you are an MMO fan you will love this game for being refreshing and taking a different approach to combat and questing as other MMO's. If you like RPG's you will love the fact that you are not forced to play in groups and can also perfectly play the game alone.

    I highly recommend this game and suggest you take a look for yourself, the game is not what it was like on launch day (PC) and not having to pay a subscription fee alone makes the game more than worth it. It has way more replay value than any single player RPG out there.    … Expand
  21. lostinthedark
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    For the hardcore raiders, I wouldn't suggest buying this game. At least not buying it yet. For the casual gamer who normally doesn't have time for MMO's, this game is worth every penny and then some. You won't feel the need to play everyday to keep up, and you won't feel like your getting screwed for doing so.
  22. dale1975
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing, beautiful and so alive, compared to other MMORPGs out in the market right now. I've played World of Warcraft for 3 years now and it was fun, for those 3 whole years. But let me just say that when I played Elder Scrolls Online, it felt like I had more fun than in those 3 years of playing World of Warcraft. Some people might ask, what can this game offer that otherThis game is amazing, beautiful and so alive, compared to other MMORPGs out in the market right now. I've played World of Warcraft for 3 years now and it was fun, for those 3 whole years. But let me just say that when I played Elder Scrolls Online, it felt like I had more fun than in those 3 years of playing World of Warcraft. Some people might ask, what can this game offer that other games cannot? Well, my answer to that is "life".… Expand
  23. roboticmofo
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    You've heard all the pros, and some cons that are actually constructive... It's an awesome game, It's so much fun, I'd give it a 9, but it's a 10 to off set the spamming trolling fan boiedom that is trying to drag the deserved score down. Get it, play it, and I'll see you out there!!
  24. foreveryoung85
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This is what WoW should have been if Blizzard had the courage to do a revamp. I'll be honest, my first opinion wasn't great, just so much to take in with no idea what I was doing. Played for an hour then didn't come back to it for a few days. Then I found the more I got into it, the more depth I found. The amount of detail is amazing. If you are an explorer type like me you're going toThis is what WoW should have been if Blizzard had the courage to do a revamp. I'll be honest, my first opinion wasn't great, just so much to take in with no idea what I was doing. Played for an hour then didn't come back to it for a few days. Then I found the more I got into it, the more depth I found. The amount of detail is amazing. If you are an explorer type like me you're going to have a blast, this game encourages exploration.… Expand
  25. jofat
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I recently thought this game was bad and rated it accordingly, however i felt like i had not given it a proper chance. After playing the game a bit longer I have learned it is not as basic and simple as I have thought, now it is really starting to pull me in. Great game 10/10
  26. yarol
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I always wanted to get distracted in an MMO. To get lost in its world. In Elder Scrolls Online I am so lost and always distracted by everyday surprises. It has everything I ever wanted in a modern MMO.
  27. anaconda81
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Well I need to say that this is the MMO of the decade, if I compare it to WoW there is almost no grinding, you can play your own story, which is great btw. When you level, you are just "falling" in to the events/quest, so no need to go to NPC take a Q and then go to location A, and so on...
  28. hellmoar
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game is fantastic, beautiful graphics, tons of content, and a huge, immersive world. The quality of this subscription-free game shows up how laughable the subscription model is.
  29. dany84
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Amazing Game, unlike any other mmo when it come to leveling.
    Experience is gained from almost doing anything, from crafting to exploring and all things in between.
  30. xebeon
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game offers much to players starved for change and innovation, while still giving the great feeling of progression and reward MMORPGs strive to give. Players are naturally encouraged to play together thanks to systems they have in place, and are all rewarded equally for things they participate in, whether that be quests or simply kills.
  31. verlex
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    First of all, my playstyle is hardcore and I have a lot of MMO experience.

    I have been playing MMO's for almost 10 years starting with the release of Shadowbane. I have subscribed to roughly 8 different MMO's during that time-frame, BETA tested another 10 or so, and I am not afraid to admit that World of Warcraft was my previous favorite MMO. but now...Elder Scrolls Online has easily    First of all, my playstyle is hardcore and I have a lot of MMO experience.

    I have been playing MMO's for almost 10 years starting with the release of Shadowbane. I have subscribed to roughly 8 different MMO's during that time-frame, BETA tested another 10 or so, and I am not afraid to admit that World of Warcraft was my previous favorite MMO.

    but now...Elder Scrolls Online has easily taken the throne as my #1 favorite MMO of all time. Despite minor issues at launch which in no way affected my ability to login, level up and actually play the game, this game is nothing short of amazing. There is just so much detail and depth, all while offering players the ability to play hardcore or casual... with no monthly fee. You can login for an hour or two and walk away feeling accomplished.    … Expand
  32. taekeen
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Hands down the greatest game I've ever played, and I have close to a thousand titles under my belt. Not sure why, but the critic score is lower than I expected...
  33. mofo
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    There are a lot of people throwing poor reviews at this game to be edgy, and it's pretty unfair. I've played dozens of MMOs, from launch, including WoW, Warhammer, City of Heroes/Villains, Rift, UO, EQ, Champions Online, SWTOR, Asheron's Call 1 & 2, and countless others. This game is better than the best parts of all of them.
  34. bentoch
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This is the first game ever, in which I genuinely have had a great, fun time playing. I am not forced to grind or to do anything that makes the game feel like a chore. Playing with friends who've just got the game is not a burden and best of all, there's no subscription fee.
  35. poli98
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game, closest mmo to "perfect" I've seen since wow, Plus, with no sub fee, you don't feel pressured to play to get your moneys-worth out of it, staggeringly good PvE exploration and AvAvA is fantastic.
  36. patrik44
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Game is a breakthrough in MMOs. It respects my time and doesn't favor people with monster amounts of time over adults with families and jobs. Grinding is essentially eliminated and the world quests are very fun. No pressure to get to max level.
  37. xenon123
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Loving this game so far. You'll see Elder Scrolls Online clones in the coming years.It's brought a lot of inovative elements to the genre. Really great game.
  38. xafa
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Seriously the most innovative MMO.

    Any low reviews are people with out-dated computers, WoW fanboys or outright Blizzard employees.

    There is NOTHING bad about this game.
  39. naaharis
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This is one of the finest games I have ever played. It succeeds in all areas that I care about in an MMO. It is fun to play by myself and interact with other people I don't know and its also fun to play with friends you know.
  40. Mugulo
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Elder Scrolls Online is awesome, it was more than I could expect. The game is fantastic and I really love all the beautiful details... the quality is way above any other MMO I've played. The personal story is intriguing and you can't stop playing.
  41. 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.
  42. 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).
  43. 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
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. franki
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Best MMO ever created. Bethesda are genioussss. Thanks for creating this eepiicc now I can play with my friends always all the time. Goood job Bethsesdaaa.
  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
  59. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. 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.
  63. ulfric
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    10/10 for me. Reason: - this is one of those few games where you don't rush to max level so you can finally have some fun, but are having fun from level one.
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. 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.
  67. 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....
  68. 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
  69. tarzan4
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    The game doesn't have that good graphics. But I'm not playing games because of graphics. When I first tried the game in it's beta state I was like a "donut" simply, is this real? Am I playing this MMO? Simply the best MMO to date.
  70. juzaah
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Perfect game for casual players. That doesn't mean hardcore players can't play it. But it's fun, it's not hard to lv up (everything u do, EVERYTHING gives you exp), many people complain it's hard to lv up yet they haven't played the game for more than a couple of days. You'll reach 50 even before you know it, and you'll feel like there's still so much left to do.
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. 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!
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. 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!
  78. 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.
  79. nuuman
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Best MMO of 2012 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.
  80. 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
  81. zita
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    16 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
  82. 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.
  83. 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.
  84. 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)
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. 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.
  88. 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...
  89. 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.
  90. 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...
  91. 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...
  92. 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.
  93. julko
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Ever wanted to play a modern MMO with action combat, great graphics, and mostly important it being a great RPG? You're lucky because ESO is all that and much more.
  94. 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$.
  95. 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.
  96. 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.
  97. 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.
  98. stormmaiden
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Wow what a gem of a game. The questing is actually interesting, what is this madness. Uncle sheo's not messing around. Seriously if you are a TES fan get this game immediately.
  99. hkasdsa
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Just here to let you know that Elder Scrolls: Tamriel Unlimited is the only worthy mmo of playing. Others are utter garbage compared to this masterpiece.
  100. 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.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Jul 13, 2015
    80
    Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited has addressed many of the issues that plagued the first title. There are still some issues with clipping, connections, and voice chat, but the game is still quite enjoyable with plenty of quests to complete and areas to explore. It isn't the perfect MMO by far, but at least it's one that won't cost you $15 a month and you can come back to it whenever you feel like exploring Tamriel.
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  2. LevelUp
    Jul 10, 2015
    70
    It may not be the best-looking MMORPG out there and its social tools could use some serious work, but in the end, The Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited offers an intuitive and competent experience for console gamers and Skyrim fans alike.
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  3. Dealspwn
    Jul 10, 2015
    70
    Tamriel Unlimited is neither a great Elder Scrolls game nor an MMORPG for the ages, but it's something else entirely. An addictive if often awkward compromise with an astonishing amount of quality subscription-free content.
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