The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 642 Ratings

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  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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!
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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)
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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...
  16. 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.
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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$.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. fasadasd
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    So many haters lol. I guess Blizzard is finally afraid because ESO so much better than WoW you can't even compare. That garbage needs to disappear already.
  29. mithcell
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Terrific game. Absolutely the best MMO ever created.
    ZoS has really turned it around, this is the TES game we all expected.
    Looking forward to future updates, like Imperial City etc.
  30. superjoon
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    This is a game that has been on my radar since it was released, however when it was announced I had no intention of buying it due to the subscription that was required. Don't get me wrong it wasn't because of the subscription, but mainly because I couldn't afford to pay that amount of money out each month, and I don't think that I was the only one. However, I was drawn back to the gameThis is a game that has been on my radar since it was released, however when it was announced I had no intention of buying it due to the subscription that was required. Don't get me wrong it wasn't because of the subscription, but mainly because I couldn't afford to pay that amount of money out each month, and I don't think that I was the only one. However, I was drawn back to the game when they announced that they were no longer going to be doing the subscriptions and it would be a simple 'Buy the Disk and play the game' model... With your standard Micro transactions. Again, I don't think I was the only one who changed there mind when this was announced.

    One of the many things I love about this game, is after doing the initial prologue etc you are free to go where ever you want, you can roam the lands to your hearts content, although if you're just starting out I suggest doing missions and levelling your character up, stick to a region and do the missions there first before venturing to other areas. Because there is a very good chance you will cross the border into another area and find yourself as a level 10-15 facing a horde of level 35-40 monsters... As Joon did... Didn't end too well... Brave Sir Robin moment was needed.... Saying that though, if you are in a Guild with Friends, and your all out adventuring together, there can be safety in numbers against certain higher level beasts... However, some higher level beasts will destroy you all....

    This games open world is vast... and I mean HUGE! I have only tickled the surface of the world in Auridon and Grahtwood and a little bit in Cyrodill for the PvP... Which ill get onto a bit later in the review.

    I think I must have played this game for at least 30+ hours and have only just done most of Auridon (the stuff that's showing on the map anyway) so the content and missions are there to play, and another thing I love about this game is that everything can be done with your Friends. Each of the missions (other than the solo quests) in the game are playable with Friends or anyone else for that matter who is at the same stage, or at least mission as you. You can see other players in the world which gives the settings a nice sense of atmosphere. The towns are beautifully designed and the houses/buildings have that wonderful medieval feel to them. They kind of remind me of the houses from Bowerstone in Fable 2.

    There is good variety when it comes to missions within the game, some are short and easy and its just speaking to people, others can be more demanding with clearing out caves/mines, so there is a good variety within the game meaning that there is always going to be something different to do... Unless you speak to 2 people who have the same type of mission one after another :P

    The dark anchors within the game are a very good way to get some good new gear for your character as well as some XP along the way. Each anchor within the game is a different level and will give you items for that level. However, I will advise to never try and take on an anchor around or above your level when there is only 2 or 3 of you. Evils come thick and fast and you will quickly find yourself over ran. The basic idea behind the Anchors are that you take on wave after wave of bad guys and earn some good stuff, normally when these start if you are in a surrounding vicinity you will hear the sounds of the horns going off and you will see the main frame of the anchor in the sky so they are not hard to miss.

    Along with Anchors there are Group Dungeons and Group Bosses for you and your Guild to take part in. Dungeons usually contain 3 stages each of which has a boss at the end which does require teamwork and coordination as these bosses are hard... When you complete them though it is very satisfying and there is a sense of achievement.

    Another thing I like with this game although it can be annoying is that when you have a marker set and its showing in your compass, 9 times out of 10 an as the bird flies route wont suffice... mainly because you will have a big mountain in front of you which you can't climb and have to walk around. So you have to plan your journeys to make sure you know where your going and how to get to the marker. Or if you are like me, just wing it and see if you can get there on blind luck... Might take you a lot longer, but who cares? Just enjoy the scenery... Also, I would highly recommend getting a horse... If you haven't unlocked Wayshrines in different areas it can make for a very long journey and horses can help with this!

    The emotes in the game are absolutely fantastic. There is such variety with the different things that you can do, from the different dances from the races, to doing push ups and playing the lute... Makes for such enjoyment in an already enjoyable game.

    In conclusion I find this to be a brilliant game, however there are some glaring issues within the game but other than that the game is brilliant and there is plenty for you to do.    … Expand
  31. LordBelrick
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This one was worth the wait. The game is helping to define a new generation of MMO's and is large and full of rich content. One can lose themselves in the exploration of this wonderful world of Tamriel. The gameplay is fun and exciting and there seems to be no end to the character development. In the years to come, this will be the benchmark that all other MMO's aspire to. Bravo to Bethesda.
  32. sbuenger
    Jun 23, 2015
    1
    Certainly not the worst game I've ever played, but pretty close. Working around other gamers in the world, stability issues, horrible dialogue, and an uninteresting storyline make this game almost unplayable. The missions are completely empty and mostly consist of walking to different locations and reading dialogue. Nothing like Skyrim, do not buy if you don't want to be bored.
  33. Stevesitz
    Jun 22, 2015
    6
    This game is fun but the server stability and having to play around so many other random players ruins the experience. It would be great to have private worlds that consist of friends and private parties, but when I have to leave an area again and again only to come back and find that some other random player completed the mission that I was working on and now need to wait for storyThis game is fun but the server stability and having to play around so many other random players ruins the experience. It would be great to have private worlds that consist of friends and private parties, but when I have to leave an area again and again only to come back and find that some other random player completed the mission that I was working on and now need to wait for story elements/characters to reappear so I can do it is just annoying. Some days can be just fine and others can be amazingly bad to the point where I can't even sprint in the game without latency issues slowing the game down and making it amazingly choppy. Several fans will say, "that's what patches are for", which is true, but to be waiting in the queue for nearly 15 minutes to even be able to play after four days post game launch is just unacceptable. Good game but would be much better WITHOUT the true MMO style and stuck to invite only worlds.… Expand
  34. Gr00m3r
    Jun 22, 2015
    0
    The WORST game on Xbox ONE atm. May as well play Runescape instead. No dialogue, combat is awful, too many people running round. Nothing like skyrim or oblivion.
  35. discountzeros
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    After the first day of login queues, it's fun to get in and wander around doing quests with other people in ESO. Everyone marking this game a 0 that also states they could never play isn't reviewing the game, they're just trolling, so this is to offset that. The queues are entirely gone now and anyone that gave this a 0 becausee they "Couldn't play!" should really reconsider.
  36. 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.
  37. Rysingzombie
    Jun 19, 2015
    9
    This is such a great game for Xbox One and Xbox live! If you are looking for a fun game to play with friends and/or are looking to make new friends you should check it out! I have been a long time MMORPG fan but over the years have not enjoyed having to pay monthly to play a game. When I heard ESOTU would have no monthly cost I knew I had to get it. Great quests, fun story, decentThis is such a great game for Xbox One and Xbox live! If you are looking for a fun game to play with friends and/or are looking to make new friends you should check it out! I have been a long time MMORPG fan but over the years have not enjoyed having to pay monthly to play a game. When I heard ESOTU would have no monthly cost I knew I had to get it. Great quests, fun story, decent graphics (for how much is going on) and really awesome gameplay. My son and I love this game so much we decided to buy two copies!… Expand
  38. Ghostafide
    Jun 19, 2015
    10
    I'm gonna give the game a 10 to bring the rating up although I actually think it deserves about a 9.0 because 80% of the bad reviews on here are either "Doesn't feel like a true elder scrolls" or "I'm getting connection problems and sitting in a queue on the first week of launch". Neither of those reviews say anything about ESO because...

    1. Do you think people bought world of warcraft    I'm gonna give the game a 10 to bring the rating up although I actually think it deserves about a 9.0 because 80% of the bad reviews on here are either "Doesn't feel like a true elder scrolls" or "I'm getting connection problems and sitting in a queue on the first week of launch". Neither of those reviews say anything about ESO because...

    1. Do you think people bought world of warcraft and said WTF this doesn't feel like warcraft... well its not... warcraft is a RTS game and World of Warcraft is a an MMORPG. The Elder Scrolls series is an RPG... ESO is an MMORPG... 2 completely different genres.

    2. What MMO has ever been released and not had any bugs and connection issues for the first week? none that I can think of and I played them all. That would be like networking an entire office building, plugging in every single computer on every floor and it all working first try... good fawkin luck buddy. This is the first game on xbox live to have up to 10,000+ players in a megaserver and I don't care if they tested it all on PC its a completely different megaserver. Any old school gamers who played dial up modem to modem games with friends back in the day like doom or duke nukem 3d will tell you connection issues have nothing to do with how good a game is... now those games had some connection problems to cry about, yet duke nukem 3d and doom are 2 of the top games of all time, Hall of Famers.

    As for the game itself, I think its a great game so far and I don't have enough hours played yet to give it a solid review but from what I've seen I would give it a 9.0, I'm hoping there will be some good endgame dungeons and pvp. Its definitely the best MMORPG on xbox one lol.    … Expand
  39. twiztedsic
    Jun 18, 2015
    10
    I don't understand all the bad reviews. This game is amazing. It's not the best next gen graphics but it's the best mmo graphics I have seen. Once you reach level 10 and can go to pvp the game goes to another level. It's probably realistically a 8.5 due to some small issues that seem to be slowly worked out. If you try this game do not quit before you try the pvp. It's the best pvp of anyI don't understand all the bad reviews. This game is amazing. It's not the best next gen graphics but it's the best mmo graphics I have seen. Once you reach level 10 and can go to pvp the game goes to another level. It's probably realistically a 8.5 due to some small issues that seem to be slowly worked out. If you try this game do not quit before you try the pvp. It's the best pvp of any game in my opinion. Great team work and most everyone uses their headset and the chat system for this game is also very nice.… Expand
  40. Discombobulate
    Jun 17, 2015
    2
    I have played RPGs for a long time, and after playing ESOL I thought it needed a fair review. The game is graphically gorgeous the world is vast, and I mean vast. These two aspects are an achievement in themselves, but with this large beautiful world comes a price. Clearly Bethesda over reached they built a world that is superficial and dull, the quests are run kill run back... Or worstI have played RPGs for a long time, and after playing ESOL I thought it needed a fair review. The game is graphically gorgeous the world is vast, and I mean vast. These two aspects are an achievement in themselves, but with this large beautiful world comes a price. Clearly Bethesda over reached they built a world that is superficial and dull, the quests are run kill run back... Or worst run to someone find out they are not there anymore, with the NPC saying "oh he is in the bar" which is another 5 min trek, after you just ran 10 mins following the compass point. If I wanted to just run around and kill I would play COD.

    Their seems to be a market trend of reducing character development, unless it is linear, ESOL does character development options are actually very limited with not much other than new moves and three stats health, magika and stamina. This for a RPG is poor, where is the links with Mororrowind which yes was difficult but get you sense of freedom and that spending two hours jumping up and down to build up your acrobatics skills was somehow a good use of time??? What are game designers not listening to the public, who want an PRG with lots of stats, complex versatile missions that make you feel guilty or happy. Dark souls II also looked like it is reducing its stats, but from a side-byside view the 700 hrs I spent on DSII (which I did not now was possible as I have a new baby as well - double hit for exhaustion), is going to tower over the 30 hrs of ESOL, that I suspect is soon to be deleted from the XONE memory.

    It does feel like an ES game, for graphics and quest but for anyone who says it is an EScrolls game they have not played either enough or choose simple character development routes, e.g big axe health stamina. When you peel away the superb graphics and voice overs that you don't even listen to as you just run A to B to A, then all you have is three stats to improve and a load of Fallout style perks. Morrowind never had perks, and that was by every standard and 10/10 game.

    Anyway I hope that helps make up your minds, in short amazing looking but superficial and boring, with very limited world options as Bethesda clearly spent all the time on the graphics, actors and then went "right now we have this million dollar world, what do we use our remming 1.99$ budget to fill it with.... Just remember the essence of madness is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different result, so after DSII I am probably insane.    … Expand
  41. lManiac_xo
    Jun 17, 2015
    0
    Worst game I have ever played, bar none. I started up the game after installing everything and waited in a queue for about 20-35 minutes. Then it put me in the server and I started making my character. It took about 4 minutes for the game to disconnect me from the server and lose all progress on the creation of my character. I repeated this cycle about 6 times before I was able to take 10Worst game I have ever played, bar none. I started up the game after installing everything and waited in a queue for about 20-35 minutes. Then it put me in the server and I started making my character. It took about 4 minutes for the game to disconnect me from the server and lose all progress on the creation of my character. I repeated this cycle about 6 times before I was able to take 10 minutes and actually complete a character I was happy with. Then I get to the naming screen and the magical onscreen keyboard doesn't even come up. So I try connecting a wireless keyboard (This helps me with writing messages much faster) and it still would not write the characters I was typing. So 3 minutes later of spamming buttons and can you guess what happens? Yeah, it disconnects me from the server again.

    I have spent the last 4 days trying so hard to get this game to work and to this point I still have not been able to play a single second of this game past the character creation screen. I have never had this low of an opinion of a game prior to this one. In fact I even made this account on here just to write a review and tell you how garbage this game really is. Last time I ever ask for a multiplayer experience from a Bethesda game.    … Expand
  42. oatie
    Jun 16, 2015
    9
    This is a great MMO. No, it's not Skyrim, but it was never meant to be. If you go in thinking, "Oh, this can be co-op Skyrim!" you'll be sorely disappointed. Yes, it has it's fair share of fetch quests, and while they get old, they are balanced out by some truly great and deep quests. You'll probably see a lot of complaints about graphics, and while the game won't amaze you with graphics,This is a great MMO. No, it's not Skyrim, but it was never meant to be. If you go in thinking, "Oh, this can be co-op Skyrim!" you'll be sorely disappointed. Yes, it has it's fair share of fetch quests, and while they get old, they are balanced out by some truly great and deep quests. You'll probably see a lot of complaints about graphics, and while the game won't amaze you with graphics, it won't disappoint you either. Remember, its an MMO, and MMOs are way more focused on building a huge world and awesome group content than stop you in your tracks graphics.
    Moving along, the PVP is great in this game. The area of the world it takes place in is HUGE. Storming a keep with 50 other players has been one of the most fun experiences I've had in a very long time.
    Lastly, the crafting in this game is sooooo good. If you've played MMO's before than you'll know how cookie cutter everyone eventually looks. But ESO does a great job by making the crafting relevant endgame. You're an orc who uses a giant axe, but you want to wear nord pants and a wood elf light armor helmet? That's 100% possible.
    In summary, this is a fantastic game, IF you dont go in expecting it to be Skyrim 2.0. Treat it for what it is, an action oriented MMO, and you'll be pleasantly surprised.    … Expand
  43. BlackBear1994
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    Excellent online gameplay and fluid combat. The graphics are what you can really expect from a 2014 MMO and the PVP full of intensity. Love it! While it had a rocky launch it has improved so much and is definitely one of the best MMOs currently out there.
  44. Drachir
    Jun 16, 2015
    0
    The game is just about running from A-B alongside dozens of other people doing the same quests at the same time. Any interaction other than Emotes is via headset/speaker...so forget any Role-Playing and listen to inane chat about 'how can i level up
  45. Shiggs713
    Jun 15, 2015
    2
    Probably the worst launch of a game I have ever seen, and I have hundreds of games and have been playing for over 20 years. Ridiculous waiting times, constant disconnections despite having the best internet available in Indianapolis. Their servers are so bad many of the NPC's don't even load in and most (read, virtually ALL) missions are unplayable because of that fact. When I do get toProbably the worst launch of a game I have ever seen, and I have hundreds of games and have been playing for over 20 years. Ridiculous waiting times, constant disconnections despite having the best internet available in Indianapolis. Their servers are so bad many of the NPC's don't even load in and most (read, virtually ALL) missions are unplayable because of that fact. When I do get to actually play, it last about 5 minutes before I lose connection again. I tried playing for 6 hours yesterday and had about 10 minutes of joy. The rest was pure frustration, the games most basic functions are still not working correctly even after an update to the servers this morning. I played for 5 hours before I ever heard an NPC voice, because of apparent server issues they were not playing. I honestly believe the 2 rating I give them is fully deserved for their lack of a contingency plan and poor planning in terms of server problems. Even the few moments that I did get to play relatively-problem free, the game is just boring. Its similar to Skyrim, just not as good. Seriously don't waste your money till the price drops and the server issues get sorted out.… Expand
  46. jredb
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    Played the beta for PC and just picked it up for the Xbox One. Immensely better all around and having a blast with my friends. Hands down the best console MMO I have ever played. The community has been great so far. There are a few wrinkles here and there but that is expected with a game launch this big. I firmly believe things will be fully ironed out in the months to come.
  47. Mayenla
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    ESO is an MMORPG you can't miss, it meshes your typical Bethesda RPG into an MMO world and pulls it off beautifully! First and foremost this is an MMO game and there will be other players, and a lot of them.

    The controls map out onto the XB1 Controller very intuitively. The combat is incorporated well for an MMO, think Skyrim aiming and swinging with a mix of dodging and blocking.    ESO is an MMORPG you can't miss, it meshes your typical Bethesda RPG into an MMO world and pulls it off beautifully! First and foremost this is an MMO game and there will be other players, and a lot of them.

    The controls map out onto the XB1 Controller very intuitively. The combat is incorporated well for an MMO, think Skyrim aiming and swinging with a mix of dodging and blocking.

    Unfortunately archery has been "dumbed down" from the likes of Skyrim, however this is understandably given it's an mmo. Archery in ESO is more of a "aim at your target and pull the trigger" deal. There's no real predictive aiming or bonus for headshots.

    Leveling and character development is not like your typical MMO, while you do pick a race and class, your skills come from much more than just that. Different weapons have their own skill trees that players can assign points and gain abilities from. Everything here is very open ended and allows for a huge amount of freedom.

    Graphics look great, while not as high as on PC they've done a great job on the XB1, the draw distance is very large and really aids in immersing you into the world. There is the occasional stuttering as you traverse towns but nothing that directly hinders the game.

    All in all, ESO is a rock solid MMORPG and anyone looking for a online game with a fantasy setting should look no further, this game will keep you entertained for hours upon hours!    … Expand
  48. Bdado24
    Jun 13, 2015
    6
    In trying to secure a Teen rating, Zenimax inadvertently developed a boring game. An MMO set in the Elder Scrolls Universe had limitless potential but Zenimax ignored it all for cookie cutter side quests that come off as repetitive and pointless. The freedom and that one has grown used to and come to enjoy with the title is gone. If you want to kill the racist dark elf plantation ownerIn trying to secure a Teen rating, Zenimax inadvertently developed a boring game. An MMO set in the Elder Scrolls Universe had limitless potential but Zenimax ignored it all for cookie cutter side quests that come off as repetitive and pointless. The freedom and that one has grown used to and come to enjoy with the title is gone. If you want to kill the racist dark elf plantation owner because of his views on slavery, you can forget it; BUT don't worry because there are plenty of "recover the sacred family Heirloom" missions while the war around you pops off to keep you busy for days. This game lacks flavor.… Expand
  49. Jakzun21
    Jun 13, 2015
    8
    I really enjoy this game. IT IS NOT SKYRIM!!! It IS an MMO!!! Comparing 2 games of different genres is akin to comparing Skyrim and COD. Comparing any game to Skyrim is going to be an exercise in futility. Skyrim is one of the top games ever made. This game is a great MMO, I have played a few MMOs and this one is up there with The Old Republic. I enjoy it. It would have a 10 if the serversI really enjoy this game. IT IS NOT SKYRIM!!! It IS an MMO!!! Comparing 2 games of different genres is akin to comparing Skyrim and COD. Comparing any game to Skyrim is going to be an exercise in futility. Skyrim is one of the top games ever made. This game is a great MMO, I have played a few MMOs and this one is up there with The Old Republic. I enjoy it. It would have a 10 if the servers were reliable. I will change my score if that changes.… Expand
  50. eXeL1
    Jun 13, 2015
    8
    This game is amazing. It is a very easy for a casual player to pick this up and run with it and have fun easily. Even if MMORPGs are not your forte. I can be a bit overwhelming because the way the game was designed, every player can play every class, use any weapon and practically be viable.

    The exploration is also free in the sense that mob level scales with you regardless of the area    This game is amazing. It is a very easy for a casual player to pick this up and run with it and have fun easily. Even if MMORPGs are not your forte. I can be a bit overwhelming because the way the game was designed, every player can play every class, use any weapon and practically be viable.

    The exploration is also free in the sense that mob level scales with you regardless of the area so you do not have to follow the same path as the game intends. It is a immersive, content filled adventure that will definitely keep you entertained for a long time! The multiplayer portion allows about 100 players to go to war at once.    … Expand
  51. dbunch25
    Jun 13, 2015
    9
    Solid game. Needs text chat, but it feels like an Elder Scrolls game. I am enjoying it very much. As an MMO the classes and freedom to do what you want is great. Dungeons are fun and boss mechanics are a blast. Tanking has been enjoyable.
  52. Disierd
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    Brilliant game, ESO is full of features and has constantly been a fun game to play. There's plenty of skills you can level from the start and loads more that you can learn from guilds and quests. Like other TES games, you have crafting skills, combat skills that cover melee, magic and ranged and the armour skills to match each class. On top of that, you have guild specific skills, raceBrilliant game, ESO is full of features and has constantly been a fun game to play. There's plenty of skills you can level from the start and loads more that you can learn from guilds and quests. Like other TES games, you have crafting skills, combat skills that cover melee, magic and ranged and the armour skills to match each class. On top of that, you have guild specific skills, race specific skills, class specific skills and 'Alliance War' skills that are more focused towards team/siege abilities (as well as a load more that I haven't discovered yet!).

    The map is absolutely massive, covering a majority of Tamriel, with Cyrdoiil acting as the main battle ground for the huge alliance wars that are server wide. You'll find that the game may be an MMO, but it's solo friendly as well, so if you'd rather play it alone then that's no problem, although I would recommend getting involved in the wars as they can get pretty incredible and epic.

    As a long term fan of TES that has played every game from Daggerfall and onwards, I'd definitely recommend picking this 'instalment' up.    … Expand
  53. ResilientMidget
    Jun 13, 2015
    8
    If you are not an MMO snob, you will like this game. There are lots of crybabies on these reviews. You had to wait a whole entire day while the servers adjusted to people logging in? Wah. There are bugs, they will be fixed. Combat is not that bad, it plays like any other elder scrolls game. No one said this game was going to be a life changing event, so if you were expecting theIf you are not an MMO snob, you will like this game. There are lots of crybabies on these reviews. You had to wait a whole entire day while the servers adjusted to people logging in? Wah. There are bugs, they will be fixed. Combat is not that bad, it plays like any other elder scrolls game. No one said this game was going to be a life changing event, so if you were expecting the greatest game ever made you were stupid to buy this in the first place.

    I agree that there are issues, especially with the amount of players on the servers. The quests seem way too short and easy at times, and you will be surrounded by about thirty players while waiting to talk to the NPCs. My main complaint is that there is a lack of stuff! I am level 8 and I have only come across two or three weapons and zero armor while on quests. Enemies need to drop more goodies after they die Bethesda!

    However, the artwork is beautiful, the voice overs are much better than the previous installments, there is a rich story line if you actually take the time to listen, and the world is gargantuan. This is the first game I have played where I feel obligated to create more than one character because the faction you are aligned with dictates where the games starting point is.

    In conclusion, I am happy to finally be able to play ESO since I do not play games on the PC. I guarantee this game will grow on you if you have an open mind and remember its not supposed to emulate perfection.    … Expand
  54. BigRook
    Jun 12, 2015
    0
    Wow, take a moment and go look up some gameplay videos for Skyrim and then look at Elder Scrolls Online videos....look at the difference !! Skyrim looks better and has better quests than this pos....EOS online is so simple and the combat is against really horrible AI that does not even move, just falls over on its side when its dead....ugggh. After a few hours the game is so boring youWow, take a moment and go look up some gameplay videos for Skyrim and then look at Elder Scrolls Online videos....look at the difference !! Skyrim looks better and has better quests than this pos....EOS online is so simple and the combat is against really horrible AI that does not even move, just falls over on its side when its dead....ugggh. After a few hours the game is so boring you wish you could return it....unless you have really cool friends online to play with...do not get this game. Seriously do not believe the hype...do some research. The gameplay is so repetitive you fall asleep.....the only think that wakes you up is the horrible voice acting - so painful for my bleeding ears !!!… Expand
  55. Xerogamer
    Jun 12, 2015
    7
    Fairly average game overall. There are several good things and several bad things about the game.

    Good: 1. The world is massive. I love games with huge worlds to explore, and in this game, the world is abnormally large. It would take a significant about of time just to explore the whole game world. 2. Quests: There are plenty of quests to keep you busy for countless amount of hours.    Fairly average game overall. There are several good things and several bad things about the game.

    Good:
    1. The world is massive. I love games with huge worlds to explore, and in this game, the world is abnormally large. It would take a significant about of time just to explore the whole game world.

    2. Quests: There are plenty of quests to keep you busy for countless amount of hours. it is hard to not find something to do.

    3. Soundtrack: One of the first songs I heard in ESO was that of the theme from Oblivion. which in my opinion is the best Elder Scrolls theme. The overall soundtrack is very well done.

    4. Voice Actors: The amount of talent in this game is amazing. one of the first voices I immediately recognized was that of John Cleese who plays the voice of Sir Caldwell. Some of the other talent includes: Kate Beckinsale, Peter Stormare, Michael Gambon, Bill Nighy, Troy Baker, Malcolm McDowell, Alfred Molina, Jim Cummings, and Joseph Gatt.

    Bad:
    1. The first and in my opinion the most significant reason this is just an average game is that ESO does not feel like an Elder Scrolls game. I know a lot of people have been complaining about this. But I like to look at ESO as a completely new game. this is in fact the first multiplayer based Elder Scrolls game and overall I feel like they gave it a good effort and I give them credit for trying something new.

    2. Visuals: For a next gen console game, the visuals are a bit weak. Objects and people have to render when you get close, viewing distance is not all that great, textures are a bit previous gen looking. I do hope that the developers will try and fix some of these problems. I look more at gameplay for a game rather than visuals, but graphics should be a big part of a large video game title such The Elder Scrolls.

    3. Lags and Glitches: Everyone is going crazy, complaining that there are way to many lags and glitches. some of the things I have noticed so far are slow login times/ login failures, disappearing objects/NPCs, and significant frame rate drops when multiple NPCs or online players are on the screen at once. But people have to understand that this is a brand new MMO for consoles (MMO for consoles are pretty new in general too) there are going to be kinks and bumps in the roads, Oblivion and Skyrim were not perfect either when they first came out. Give it time and I believe the developers will fix some if not all of these kinks.

    Overall ESO is an average game when looked at from an MMO/new game perspective. I will say that if you refuse to look at ESO as for what it is, a new concept/game, you will probably dislike it. Give it time, and I am sure it will progressively become a bit better.    … Expand
  56. DannyMiami
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    I'm having a lot of fun with this game. My BF Hardline & FIFA15 are collecting dust. COD advanced warfare was used on a trade for this game. So glad I got it. I'm loving it. Hope they fix the connectivity issues. But other than that. It's a great game.
  57. Trist5
    Jun 11, 2015
    5
    I have only put about 4-5 hours into the Elder scrolls online, but I can say it doesn't really feel like an Elder Scrolls game to me. It just makes me want to go back and play Skyrim. The story isn't very interesting, everything feels like uninteresting fetch quests which in my opinion are ruined by the amount of players doing the same quests. There is no real reason or good reason toI have only put about 4-5 hours into the Elder scrolls online, but I can say it doesn't really feel like an Elder Scrolls game to me. It just makes me want to go back and play Skyrim. The story isn't very interesting, everything feels like uninteresting fetch quests which in my opinion are ruined by the amount of players doing the same quests. There is no real reason or good reason to interact with these other players. Don't go into it expecting a deep Elder Scrolls experience. I would recommend playing with a group of friends. I wouldn't call it a bad game. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had gone into it with different expectations.… Expand
  58. Mashille
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This game is a very well done mixture of normal Elder Scrolls games with an MMO. The world is beautiful with great open expanses with, probably, the best lighting system I have ever seen in a game. The combat is Dynamic and skill based which involves movement and is very well done and extremely fun and addictive. ALL characters are fully voiced and all have their own story to tell withThis game is a very well done mixture of normal Elder Scrolls games with an MMO. The world is beautiful with great open expanses with, probably, the best lighting system I have ever seen in a game. The combat is Dynamic and skill based which involves movement and is very well done and extremely fun and addictive. ALL characters are fully voiced and all have their own story to tell with some great detail in quests, caves and dungeons. A very good community. End game dungeons and raids are very good for MMO players to enjoy with a massive amount of content. Over 300 hours easily.

    Although the game is not like it's predecessors and single player elder scrolls games ti still has the feel of one. being able to go into first person with vast open zones. Although there is not as much freedom in exploration as in Skyrim, it is still very good and rewarding.

    The 'Skill' system is one of the best I have seen in any MMO with the freedom to use any weapon or armor with any class. Classes are also very open and free but all players still have access to deep and meaningful charterer progression.

    The graphics are not as good as 'Next Gen' games but that is due to it being an MMO and for MMO standards the graphics are amazing. Especially when you think about the 200 Vs 200 PvP battles and sieges which are awesome.

    Another great mechanic is the phasing which makes you feel as if you are actually making a difference to the world you are in. A good example of this would be A quest where A city had been overtaken by werewolves and I had to complete an attack to drive them out. After I finished the quest all the werewolves were gone and the city was filled with friendly NPC's.

    Questing is very good with meaningful decisions that can really make you think. Most quest progression is shared although not all quest progression is shared so at some points your group members will be separated from you until they get to the same point in the quest. However this does not take away from the greatness of the game. The main story is engaging with interesting characters and fun missions.

    Overall the game is definitely worth a buy for most people and is definitely worth a buy.    … Expand
  59. vZeqk___
    Jun 11, 2015
    0
    This game has a few interesting quests, that aren't in your normal MMO that intrigue me. But the essence of the game are fetch quests, and they get really repetitive after a couple hours. The Elder Scrolls are known for their interesting quests and lore, but when that isn't there you cant call it an Elder Scrolls game. The voice acting is horrendous even though i come to expect that from aThis game has a few interesting quests, that aren't in your normal MMO that intrigue me. But the essence of the game are fetch quests, and they get really repetitive after a couple hours. The Elder Scrolls are known for their interesting quests and lore, but when that isn't there you cant call it an Elder Scrolls game. The voice acting is horrendous even though i come to expect that from a TES game, but for some reason i really noticed it with this game and it killed immersion. The world feels very empty and bland, everything just seems dull and uninspired. The combat system in this game is so clunky, in 3rd person mode it looks ridiculous. I already stuck with the beta for at least 4 months hoping to improve, and it did in some respect, but its still not worth the time or money.… Expand
  60. Taruine
    Jun 10, 2015
    0
    Don't buy this piece of **** money grab. If you've already bought it, ask for a refund. Don't contribute to the death and further casualization of MMO's. Think about it, MMO's are supposed to be about dynamic and livable worlds, not arcade levels and zones. This games world follows the formula of go to this NPC with the floating arrow, follow the compass to some mob/thing to collect, goDon't buy this piece of **** money grab. If you've already bought it, ask for a refund. Don't contribute to the death and further casualization of MMO's. Think about it, MMO's are supposed to be about dynamic and livable worlds, not arcade levels and zones. This games world follows the formula of go to this NPC with the floating arrow, follow the compass to some mob/thing to collect, go back to NPC. There's no depth here in this world, You can't simply wondering to one city to explore because the only reason that city exists is to provide more NPC's with floating arrows. Lame ass excuse for a game. So many shills posting fake 10 reviews it's sad.… Expand
  61. evearcher
    Jun 10, 2015
    1
    This game is sooooo boring, the graphics look like the xbox360 ....and the voice acting is so terrible. The characters are so smooth and cartoony looking....not realistic at all. The gameplay is chaos, people running and popping all over the place....gets old very fast as people all look similar and are doing the exact same thing. There is always someone who has done what you areThis game is sooooo boring, the graphics look like the xbox360 ....and the voice acting is so terrible. The characters are so smooth and cartoony looking....not realistic at all. The gameplay is chaos, people running and popping all over the place....gets old very fast as people all look similar and are doing the exact same thing. There is always someone who has done what you are doing, a few moments before you do...and there are always people doing the same thing. It doesn't even feel like elder scrolls. The music is bad bad bad. And, really it looks like the same game engine...no collision at all, and just rounded out models and bad textures.… Expand
  62. games4fun
    Jun 10, 2015
    0
    So far, here are my accomplishments...size the screen, adjust my brightness, and watch smoke for 20 minutes while I'm told I am the 1st in the queue and my wait time is 1 second. Actual game time over 48 hours=0.

    Please don't waste your money on this now. At least Destiny with it's issues is playable.
  63. FRAge
    Jun 10, 2015
    0
    What aggravates me is how much potential this game has, an MMO set in an TES universe. But what gets me angry is how the devs don't utilize any of the features that make TES what it is, and thats with 5 elder scrolls games to work with and learn from, as well as a beta. Do you people realize that this game has been in development longer than Skyrim, i find that laughable and quiteWhat aggravates me is how much potential this game has, an MMO set in an TES universe. But what gets me angry is how the devs don't utilize any of the features that make TES what it is, and thats with 5 elder scrolls games to work with and learn from, as well as a beta. Do you people realize that this game has been in development longer than Skyrim, i find that laughable and quite embarrassing. The end product of is an MMO type game, with a TES skin nothing more.… Expand
  64. delpt
    Jun 10, 2015
    3
    I've played this game for some time on PC, and it is very basic. Lots of "go here, do this, fight monster" quests. Gets grindy after a while and the social communities there leave much to be desired. When I originally purchased this game, it was with the understanding that I would be able to get a discounted price and free character transfer to the Xbox One version. Unfortunately, theyI've played this game for some time on PC, and it is very basic. Lots of "go here, do this, fight monster" quests. Gets grindy after a while and the social communities there leave much to be desired. When I originally purchased this game, it was with the understanding that I would be able to get a discounted price and free character transfer to the Xbox One version. Unfortunately, they passed me over completely and they don't care. Please keep in mind that Zenimax Online doesn't care about you when you call them with an issue. You're just a number with a dollar sign and a decimal point.… Expand
  65. nicsabo
    Jun 10, 2015
    6
    So, you've seen all the reviews. Lots of negatives, and there are a few reasons. For starters, the entire feel and environment is ruined by the dozens of other players that are around you all the time. That feel of sneaking around to go through dungeons, that fear of confrontation when you're in the fight, and even the solitude of traveling through the beautiful scenery is tarnishedSo, you've seen all the reviews. Lots of negatives, and there are a few reasons. For starters, the entire feel and environment is ruined by the dozens of other players that are around you all the time. That feel of sneaking around to go through dungeons, that fear of confrontation when you're in the fight, and even the solitude of traveling through the beautiful scenery is tarnished heavily by loads of other players. They kill all the monsters before you can get to them, making quests much easier than they should be. Plus, all the subtle un-screen things (highlighting for item selection, finding bad guys, etc.) is confusing. For example, they should have at least made the hovering over a bad-guy red, and the hovering over other players/npc's green. It all just feels cluttered.

    I wanted to get into this, because I loved the last three ES titles, each with more hours than I'd like to admit. This is definitely not a classic ES game.

    That said, if you've played MMO's in the past, you understand that questing is only a small amount of the game. I haven't leveled enough to give it a fair review, so I will graciously change my score if things get better.

    BUT, I might not even get to that point if the servers are always cluttered and down. I have been kicked and unable to connect basically every time I've played the game. I don't have a lot of time for stuff like this, so I need to be able to dive in and get my fun in 1-2hr. increments throughout the week.

    Anyways, if you have the game, stick with it for a while (as I intend to) and see if things get better.    … Expand
  66. Wyldfire
    Jun 10, 2015
    3
    I switched from the PC version to the Xbox One version as I am more at home on the console than the computer, plus it only cost me $20 to transfer my account (I would not have paid $60+ for this mess).

    Well, I know what the game has the potential to be, but the console launch is plagued with so many bugs, that it is only playable for 5-10 minutes at a time. Errors that kick you for    I switched from the PC version to the Xbox One version as I am more at home on the console than the computer, plus it only cost me $20 to transfer my account (I would not have paid $60+ for this mess).

    Well, I know what the game has the potential to be, but the console launch is plagued with so many bugs, that it is only playable for 5-10 minutes at a time. Errors that kick you for spamming the area chat when you haven't said anything (I haven't even bothered to figure out how to do that yet). Errors that make NPCs invisible, and the only way to fix the problem temporarily is to restart the game or the console. Then, whether you are just logging on, have been kicked, or had to restart your game/console, you have to sit in a queue that tells you that you're #1 in line with 1 second to wait, but it actually takes 5-10 minutes of waiting.

    The developers should be ashamed of themselves. They have experienced almost all the same errors before, a year ago, during the PC launch. The chat spamming error (error 318) and the lag are all serious issues they encountered over a year ago. The invisible NPCs is new, but nothing else as far as I can tell. Its hard to imagine that a team of software specialists that had a year to get ahead of a problem they knew about were unable to conquer the issue, which probably means it just wasn't dealt with at all. The company has released a statement telling people that the issue with lag and some disconnections is because of the high server population. This too was a problem over a year ago. They had to have gotten statistical numbers showing the pre-orders and special PC transfers (whose promotion ended over 2 months before console launch) well enough in advance to realize that the servers needed to be upgraded to handle a larger population, yet the problem is the same.

    The PC version of the game is a 7/10 in my opinion. That rating would be the same for the Xbox version if it wasn't suffering from crippling bugs that make it virtually unplayable when most of said bugs were preventable. The original game had a budget of over $500 million dollars and I'm sure more was added for the development of the console versions, so its hard to understand how problems like this could be happening. The company has been making excuses to the PC version's population that they haven't gotten around to fixing problems with the PC version because they have been hard at work on the console versions. When I heard that, I was excited. Now I'm just disappointed in ZeniMax's definition of the phrase "hard work".

    I have been a fan of Elder Scrolls since Oblivion and I might still buy the next game. However, I would not touch anything that comes with the name ZeniMax attached to it. The year of problems on the PC and now all the problems with consoles is just too large a series of failures to go unnoticed and swept under the rug, IMHO.    … Expand
  67. xinny
    Jun 10, 2015
    8
    Launch Day Bugs:

    So far the only bugs i have ran into are login issues and friend list issues, which neither ultimately kept me from playing. However a lot of my friends have had issues with lagging and disconnecting, not sure why I haven't had any of those problems, maybe i'm just fortunate. Game play: I played this on the PC and was quickly disappointed, however on the console    Launch Day Bugs:

    So far the only bugs i have ran into are login issues and friend list issues, which neither ultimately kept me from playing. However a lot of my friends have had issues with lagging and disconnecting, not sure why I haven't had any of those problems, maybe i'm just fortunate.

    Game play:

    I played this on the PC and was quickly disappointed, however on the console i'm enjoying it a lot more, it might just be me but the game feels more natural on a console.

    Some of the new features, such as stealing, are interesting (they didn't have this on PC Launch). Watching players get the crap beat out of the by guards is hilarious.

    Graphics:
    I might be a bit spoiled here, i'm playing this game on a 110 inch projector screen so when i'm looking past a well detailed palm tree to watch the sun set over the ocean is just absolutely stunning.

    Bottom line:

    I think people need to stop expecting this game to be Skyrim that went MMO and realize it's an MMO trying to be Skyrim. This game reminds me of Guild Wars 2 where it's more casual and it's meant to be a relaxing way to play an MMO, not a gear race.

    While i didn't like this game on PC, on Console it feels a lot better to me so I give ESO on Xbox One an 8.    … Expand
  68. Dominoid73
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Here's what you really need to know as there is still an undercurrent of people trying to undermine this game. Go to the Playstation Store. ESOTU is averaging 5 stars by people who have actually bought and played the game. Got to the XBox store where it is averaging 4.5 stars from people who have bought and played the game. Seeing a pattern yet?
  69. Shifter0351
    Jun 10, 2015
    1
    Ok, Huge Elder Scrolls fan. Been playing ever since Morrowind. That said. If you are too, then do not waste your time on this game.

    1. Login failures, annoying, not a great start. 2. I purchased the special edition with all the bells and whistles. But guess what, only I get the bells and whistles, my wife and brother who want to play on my xbox don't get it. Zenimax says "you have to    Ok, Huge Elder Scrolls fan. Been playing ever since Morrowind. That said. If you are too, then do not waste your time on this game.

    1. Login failures, annoying, not a great start.

    2. I purchased the special edition with all the bells and whistles. But guess what, only I get the bells and whistles, my wife and brother who want to play on my xbox don't get it. Zenimax says "you have to purchase that dlc again." For DLC... I... already... purchased.

    3. Combat is slow and clunky. The game literally has the combat system used in games from ten years ago.

    4. Every time you turn around they make the game overly difficult and frustrating so that you WANT to purchase in game money. Like way shrines, you can use them only so often otherwise it costs hundreds of gold to use. Just one example of the dozens of annoyances I have found like that.
    5. You only get 60 inventory spaces which would be fine except the count crafting items as items so a flower takes up a whole inventory space.

    6. Most items found in the world can be sold for 0 gold. Which shouldn't be horrible because you can break items down for their raw materials, except its not guaranteed if you get anything. Most items you get nothing.

    7. Except for special dungeons and pvp you cannot quest with friends. You can each solo the same quest at the same time but group questing is a no-go. Which means no helping friends.

    8. The area is flooded with players, often doing the same quest as you so you have literally twenty or so people standing around waiting for the big boss at the end of a dungeon to spawn. Then all hell and lag breaks out when he does and the fight literally lasts seconds.

    9. Bad guys can hit you with a sword from twenty feet away. No joke.

    10. Immersion is horrible. You wait in line to cure some npc with a potion. Watch him stand up and say "Thank you" then fall back on the floor so the next guy can heal him with his potion.

    11. Playing areas at your level is to easy and playing above your level is suicide. You attack a heavily fortified enemy siege location... except their forces consist of two bad guys that spawn over and over again... Huh? I literally have to run around looking for someone to fight.

    12. You can only sell so many stolen goods a day.

    13. no mini map and no red dots for enemies... but that doesn't matter because enemies don't see you until you hit them, basically.

    14. After level six you cant respawn where you died. You can if you have special crystals. Please purchase a pack of those in the store for real money.

    15. Even after paying $60 or more on this game respecing your character skills costs almost ten dollars.

    16. There is no magic skill trees. Only staff skill trees. So you cant level up healing like in previous editions you have to level up "restoration staff." Which would be ok except you cannot switch weapons
    mid fight. at least not until level 15.

    Those were just SOME of the annoying things that I have found after a day of owning this game. My PC friends laugh at me and say "That is just how MMO's are." WHAT?! Bad graphics and crappy games are what the "PC Master Race" have been dealing with for years?! And they have been so desensitized that they think that its normal?! Ugh.

    I am just sad that I bought this game digital so I can't return it for at least some of my money back.    … Expand
  70. TheGuy42
    Jun 9, 2015
    3
    ESO had great potential to take the console community by storm, as there's not another game operating at the same level of graphic design and storied history. What I saw today was a game that fell flat on it's face. The graphics are very similar to a vanilla skyrim on its high settings, mixed with several bugs all relating to network issues and lack of capability to support playerESO had great potential to take the console community by storm, as there's not another game operating at the same level of graphic design and storied history. What I saw today was a game that fell flat on it's face. The graphics are very similar to a vanilla skyrim on its high settings, mixed with several bugs all relating to network issues and lack of capability to support player population. From the general inability to log in without fighting the internal server error message that is so predominant, to lagging in the game so hard that the game auto-crashes to home page on the console. I've experienced first-hand network lag crashes that actually prevent me from completing quests because the npc I got the quest from disappeared from the marking spot. I've taken falls that injure me, where I then go attack an npc, and then repeat the same fall I took 10 seconds ago while the npc is still aggro-ed on me. I finally gave up for tonight when I went to create an item through blacksmith crafting and got stuck in the sequence, not receiving the item, nor being able to exit the crafting screen.

    This game may be capable of providing a great experience, but it's launch failed miserably to impress, or even arrive as a playable game, hurting it in both the short term and long term lifespan of the game.    … Expand
  71. Thejano92
    Jun 9, 2015
    5
    The lag is massive on this launch date, which let us now that in all of this time they couldn't prepare themselves so the game feels broken, for now. The Game play and the control scheme are not bad but the lag and the AI that just wont spawn a physical body, makes the game feel completely broken, as i can complete my current quest in Malabal Tor, which is where i left off when i transferThe lag is massive on this launch date, which let us now that in all of this time they couldn't prepare themselves so the game feels broken, for now. The Game play and the control scheme are not bad but the lag and the AI that just wont spawn a physical body, makes the game feel completely broken, as i can complete my current quest in Malabal Tor, which is where i left off when i transfer my account. Anyways till they fix this small but horrid issue it gets a 5.… Expand
  72. JoshLuck1995
    Jun 9, 2015
    4
    Got this through today, the update took about 40 minutes, it all depends on your internet service, thats nothing to do with the dev.

    But for the game it self, it is poor, i really love the elder scrolls series and i think thats what the problem is, i just doesnt feel like a elder scrolls game therefore producing a feeling of dissapointment, so i tried to look past that and see it for    Got this through today, the update took about 40 minutes, it all depends on your internet service, thats nothing to do with the dev.

    But for the game it self, it is poor, i really love the elder scrolls series and i think thats what the problem is, i just doesnt feel like a elder scrolls game therefore producing a feeling of dissapointment, so i tried to look past that and see it for what it is but it still feels like a let down, the story so far is pretty pants, the gameplay is boring, and it comes across as complete chaos when it comes to interaction with real world players, its just complete chaos, people running about like headless chickens, trying to tea bag you, starting fights with guards who then start on you.

    I now have an issue where i am in Daggerfall and a real world player started a fight with a guard and the guard then attacked me and it placed a bounty on my head as it thought i was the criminal, this was early into the game. it just all feels so chaotic. No structure or enjoyment so far what so ever.    … Expand
  73. opSTOOmus
    Jun 9, 2015
    7
    OK so I have played only a few hours of this so far and it's yet to wow me BUT I am enjoying myself. My main concern is that it doesn't feel like a proper Elder Scrolls game at the minute, the story is really flat and I have yet to feel like I am part of something even greater, like i did with Skyrim, that game through you into what was an epic plot.

    My other main concern is that I am    OK so I have played only a few hours of this so far and it's yet to wow me BUT I am enjoying myself. My main concern is that it doesn't feel like a proper Elder Scrolls game at the minute, the story is really flat and I have yet to feel like I am part of something even greater, like i did with Skyrim, that game through you into what was an epic plot.

    My other main concern is that I am not entirely sure yet WHY it is online. I just seem to be treking around amongst other people doing the same quest as me but at a different pace, I feel like I am either doing something wrong or i am missing the point in some way.

    I am fully prepared to alter my score once I have ventured further but I could do with some sort of explanation as to why there are other warriors similar to myself running around and also some sort of encouragment to interact with them. I don't want to compare it to Destiny as I feel they are different games but atleast with Destiny it sort of explained why there were other "guardians" about and game you the push to join forces with others. Right now in this game, I sort of feel like everyone else is getting in the way a bit.

    This is coming from someone who doesn't play World of Warcraft, never really got into it myself but i can see the appeal, hence why i thought I would give this a go on its day of release.

    I do think its a bit cheeky as well to let you pay £50 for the game and then try and sell you a monthly membership that is basically the same as the type of thing you get with F2P games. £8.99 a month increases your leveling up and money income etc, basically allowing you to become a badass quicker than every one else. It would be worth it if I found a reason to interact with anyone else but as I havent yet, I will just be my pauper self running around levelling up slowly.

    I am all about fairness so if I do change my mind about the game i will alter this review, i have to say though i am enjoying this game a hell of a lot more than I enjoyed the Witcher... I'm thinking of getting rid of that all ready.    … Expand
  74. xl33tgamerx
    Jun 9, 2015
    7
    Pretty good so far, I am liking the graphics and gameplay as much as I liked them on PC. It's a very pretty and realistic looking game with good combat, although I have to take a few points off for the following (without these minor-medium scale issues I would have given it a 9) - the first being that it needs the bugs worked out, on the first day I have already gone into severalPretty good so far, I am liking the graphics and gameplay as much as I liked them on PC. It's a very pretty and realistic looking game with good combat, although I have to take a few points off for the following (without these minor-medium scale issues I would have given it a 9) - the first being that it needs the bugs worked out, on the first day I have already gone into several de-populated villages, and tried to speak with quest givers who showed up as being selectable but nobody was there. The second being strange in game-glitches, such as being kicked from the server for spamming when I have entered no chat text in. I literally don't know how to chat in game on the console yet but somehow was kicked for it. My other issues being the same issues I had with the PC version, in the sense that the game needs more mechanics, such as Dungeon Finder, Raiding, Flying, Underwater swimming and things that add more content and depth to it. I don't pvp so I can't speak for how it is in game, other than I know it exists and i'm sure is a make or break deal for some people. Short of that, great game, could be the best with some improvements.… Expand
  75. UrDadsBoss
    Jun 9, 2015
    8
    Playing at a friends house and thus far (5hrs) it looks, sounds and plays really well. Character creation is still A blast, If ya take your time an read all attributes before deciding, which is half the fun anyway, imo. Subject to change, but I'm giving it in eigh for nowt. This is partially due to the fact I have read the same review on multiple platforms giving it a 10 which leads mePlaying at a friends house and thus far (5hrs) it looks, sounds and plays really well. Character creation is still A blast, If ya take your time an read all attributes before deciding, which is half the fun anyway, imo. Subject to change, but I'm giving it in eigh for nowt. This is partially due to the fact I have read the same review on multiple platforms giving it a 10 which leads me to believe there is some (non-spoiler alert) "padding" going on. My guess is In the end, if your a fan of the series like me and didnt already play the pc version, youll be happy.… Expand
  76. Troublewalking
    Jun 9, 2015
    5
    This game is very difficult to give a straight rating too. As this game claims to be an Elder Scrolls MMO, but is really a remake of Ages of Camelot RVR game. So I will give it three ratings.

    Elder Scrolls game. 3/10. Simply put this game has some Elder Scrolls flavor, but would be a horrible disappointment to anyone who dreamed of an Elder Scrolls MMO. If your a hardcore ES fan, you    This game is very difficult to give a straight rating too. As this game claims to be an Elder Scrolls MMO, but is really a remake of Ages of Camelot RVR game. So I will give it three ratings.

    Elder Scrolls game. 3/10. Simply put this game has some Elder Scrolls flavor, but would be a horrible disappointment to anyone who dreamed of an Elder Scrolls MMO. If your a hardcore ES fan, you will probably hate it. If it becomes a free game from an Xbox Gold account it might be worth a try, but ES fans would probably still hate it. The XB1 controllers at least make it feel more like an ES game than the PC version.

    MMO. 5/10. As far as MMO's go, it's very small feeling zones. It's still quest this and quest that, even though they try to put some ES flavor into it. If ultimately fails horribly in doing so. It is just very average as far as PVE 1-50 MMO's go. IMO the classes are too vanilla. Even more so if your looking for ES flavor.

    RVR. 7/10. I never played AOC, but I loved Warhammer Online's RVR, which was borrowed from AOC. It is tons of fun when 50 vs 50 PVP fights happen and try to maintain control of bases. ESO tries to solve the flaws in WH RVR by having 3 factions instead of 2. So if your into Realm vs Realm vs Realm Multiplayer PVP for bases this game is the game for you.

    The top says this game is made by Bethesda, but that is not true. It is made by Zenimax by the guy who was blamed for destroying what was great in AOC. So essentially this is AOC 2. So if you want AOC style RVR this is the game for you. If you want ES in an MMO. This game will be a huge let down.

    Seriously Bethesda, take the money you earn from this and build an MMO based on the Skyrim skill set. That will make a balanced MMO and PVP will theoretically be balanced because at end game everyone can be every build. And with Windows 10 coming out, you can build it for the Xbox 1 graphics and everyone will be able to enjoy top of the line ES multiple player game.    … Expand
  77. andysixx35
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Great game.The story is good giant world charcter creation is fun love the combat good voice acting graphics aint all that but gameplay makes up for it 10/10 game
  78. aerionmagnus
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Great game. Solid story, great combat. The game features around 600 hours of content if you don't rush it and take your time to explore. And then there's also PvP. It is no doubt one of the best and the biggest MMO games to-date.

    Bumpy launch will be fixed guys. Have patience! :)
  79. Tanikaze
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    ESO:TU is a great MMO with tons of well-written quests and a huge world to explore! Thanks to PC betatesters it has none of the old bugs during questing, there's a better ''voice'' system than on PC, and finally it has the best graphics among MMOs.
    Endgame is going to be expanded with new maps, new raids, and it's not only a GRIND like in old MMOs...but a challenge!
    The only problem is    ESO:TU is a great MMO with tons of well-written quests and a huge world to explore! Thanks to PC betatesters it has none of the old bugs during questing, there's a better ''voice'' system than on PC, and finally it has the best graphics among MMOs.
    Endgame is going to be expanded with new maps, new raids, and it's not only a GRIND like in old MMOs...but a challenge!
    The only problem is lag at night in PvP...but with 200 pple on screen it's acceptable.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

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  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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