The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 642 Ratings

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  1. TheRuggedEagle
    Sep 1, 2023
    0
    Trash game wherein anything fun is either ruined by mechanics or trolls… “Support” absolutely without a shadow of a doubt does not give a f about anyone as they refused to reply mor ban confirmed (crown) scammers both confirmed by me (having scammed me personally) as well as numerous videos on youtube showing scammers still not having been banned as well as a shockingly toxic guild calledTrash game wherein anything fun is either ruined by mechanics or trolls… “Support” absolutely without a shadow of a doubt does not give a f about anyone as they refused to reply mor ban confirmed (crown) scammers both confirmed by me (having scammed me personally) as well as numerous videos on youtube showing scammers still not having been banned as well as a shockingly toxic guild called “Unapologetically Based” still being allowed to call the woke weirdo’s an Communist uprising among a few other choice words and long story short they won’t ban crazy evangelicals or crazy anyone especially if they are getting money from them so screw every single thing about this trash heap of a game and it’s so-called, “Support”. Done with anything and everything multiplayer because I have had it with this nonsense both from horrendous players and whacked out companies… Expand
  2. zprestridge
    Aug 17, 2023
    6
    Played for 15 hours and it's good as an MMO but did not have a great single player experience. Tried going back to play it a few times and just could not get into it.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. Kikigt
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Great game and great community! Constant evolution and ZeniMax cares of feeback from players.
  6. 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
  7. CordingDesert95
    Nov 13, 2019
    7
    Im sorry i couldn't give this game a higher than a seven but the corporate greed is so toxic and rampant that it overall hurts my enjoyment of this cool game. If you want to buy it because your a big elderscrolls fan like myself you should, but if your just looking for a cool mmo then you should try Bless Unleashed.
  8. Tigershark
    Oct 7, 2019
    1
    Game often impossible to get into. Just freezes up at loading screen. Also has the longest load screen times in gaming.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. UncutSuspiria
    May 11, 2017
    1
    Holy crap I have no idea why this game has a mediocre score.

    First of all, I LOVED Skyrim V. I played it for god knows how many hours on the Xbox 360 and put even more hours in on the remastered version. I bought this thinking it would be sorta similar, just online. But, make no mistake, it is NOTHING similar. The graphics are terrible. Absolutely horrible. The graphics remind me of    Holy crap I have no idea why this game has a mediocre score.

    First of all, I LOVED Skyrim V. I played it for god knows how many hours on the Xbox 360 and put even more hours in on the remastered version. I bought this thinking it would be sorta similar, just online. But, make no mistake, it is NOTHING similar.

    The graphics are terrible. Absolutely horrible. The graphics remind me of an old arcade game in the late 90's. The game controls and direction are not explained as well as the crafting system. I think I spent more time online trying to figure out how to play this game than I did playing it.

    I actually have this game listed on Facebook Marketplace for trade, listed as I would literally trade this for any game.

    Simply put, there is absolutely nothing about this game that is enjoyable. I would rather eat pineapple pizza than play this disaster.    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. AuldWolf
    Jan 7, 2017
    0
    A bad time for casuals.

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

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

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

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

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

    So don't bother with ESO and ignore the promises made about it. It used to be a casual game, not any more.    … Expand
  15. SchroederRock
    Dec 18, 2016
    7
    With new game updates that bring together the community of ESO, the game is as welcoming to newcomers as it has ever been. Drastic overhauls to how players progress have hit the game since its launch back in mid 2015. These changes have taken the game from uninteresting to me to a semi-regular time sink. Things like no level requirements for quests - everything is matched to your level soWith new game updates that bring together the community of ESO, the game is as welcoming to newcomers as it has ever been. Drastic overhauls to how players progress have hit the game since its launch back in mid 2015. These changes have taken the game from uninteresting to me to a semi-regular time sink. Things like no level requirements for quests - everything is matched to your level so that you're never too powerful or too weak to conquer a challenge in-game. Just because you complete a story for one of the three factions doesn't mean you can't take that same character and experience the main story from a different point of view (e.g. another faction). Then there's the typical Elder Scrolls style of character development in that you don't really need to stick to script. Most races have access to nearly all the playable classes, allowing you to decide whether you want to be a damage dealer, a healer, or a tank (damage sponge) and even change your style after you've capped your level. These things make ESO the people's MMORPG. But ESO wasn't made to be an MMO and it does suffer some setbacks. The game doesn't function very well when the MMO side really kicks in. Consoles will struggle to keep up when a small handful of players go at it in PvP areas. Controls are easy enough to understand but they're sometimes too easy and too simplified. Anyone coming from a PC style MMORPG will find themselves asking why there's only 5 actions per skill bar (Xbox One players could have adopted more controls via an Elite controler or Bethesda could have use some kind of alt trigger to expand skill base). So if you don't absolutely have the best set of skills, you're going to have a bad day against other competent players and some dungeons. PvP in general is kind of a bore for me. I'm great at other player-vs-player games across multiple genres but this game challenges me the most. I'm okay with challenges, I'm not okay with straight-up unfair play at times and this game toes the line of balanced gameplay and unbalanced gameplay. It will depend on your viewpoint and current playable character(s) whether you agree with me or not.

    So ESO does a few things very well, sometimes better than the big bad MMO's like World of Warcraft. Sometimes ESO does things very poorly, but it's not always in a way that will really affect you. If you spend more time away from PvP and stick to cooperative gameplay you may find more to be happy with in this game, which is what I'm basically aiming to keep with now that I'm ascending through the Champion ranks, which take place after you reach max level. This is a cool idea that takes in some of the skill leveling of previous ES games but forces you to keep the grind going well beyond the level 50 max. You may or may not find that grind all that interesting but it's mandatory to put the time in if your character is to be on equal grounds with others.    … Expand
  16. garland_spqr
    Mar 25, 2016
    7
    The game seems to have very good writing, voice acting. Story progression is interesting.
    However, there seems to be a lot of repetition in the world design, many buildings and structures are obviously reused with very little difference. This makes wandering around and exploring far less interesting than it sould be for an rpg. Everything looks a bit the same, which makes the game get    The game seems to have very good writing, voice acting. Story progression is interesting.
    However, there seems to be a lot of repetition in the world design, many buildings and structures are obviously reused with very little difference. This makes wandering around and exploring far less interesting than it sould be for an rpg. Everything looks a bit the same, which makes the game get boring too quickly, especially since the areas are massive. Item collection is tedious and you always run out of bag space which is annoying. Combat is ok.    … Expand
  17. xenjajvex
    Mar 5, 2016
    0
    Hi , I work closely with ZOS and this is my honest review :

    Elder Scrolls Online is the s h i t t i e s t most god awful game on the planet. I'd rather swallow p!ss, sh!t, cum and puke than play another minute of this game!!! This is not an ELDER SCROLLS GAME, it's a cash grab! Sure, it's addicting if you're an Elder Scrolls fan because you play for a while, invest some hours into    Hi , I work closely with ZOS and this is my honest review :

    Elder Scrolls Online is the s h i t t i e s t most god awful game on the planet. I'd
    rather swallow p!ss, sh!t, cum and puke than play another minute of this game!!!

    This is not an ELDER SCROLLS GAME, it's a cash grab! Sure, it's addicting if you're
    an Elder Scrolls fan because you play for a while, invest some hours into it but then you
    start seeing how depressing and soulless the world around you is compared to solo ES
    game and then you think to yourself "an Elder Scrolls game can't be this bad, can it?" ....
    You begin to lie to yourself and ignore any doubts you have and before you know it your
    life is down the s h i t t e r Do not buy it unless you have no life and/or have no interest in good
    story, immersion, etc, or if you're brain dead and retarded.
    ** 0/10 I now need to be lobotomized    … Expand
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. usualben
    Nov 15, 2015
    5
    This game is OK. I rated it 0 at release, then I rated it 8.5 after giving it another go. So, all things considered, it's an average 5. I don't like the story - it's pretty dull and repetitive. Dungeons and on-line was very fun for a while but it got old quickly after I realised you're basically invited to do the same thing over and over. It's basically simulated gambling so I can see whyThis game is OK. I rated it 0 at release, then I rated it 8.5 after giving it another go. So, all things considered, it's an average 5. I don't like the story - it's pretty dull and repetitive. Dungeons and on-line was very fun for a while but it got old quickly after I realised you're basically invited to do the same thing over and over. It's basically simulated gambling so I can see why people get hooked. DLC was OK if you ignore the fact that they introduced a new currency to con you out of your previous savings (it's a micro-transaction haven). The absolute worst part is the insanely irritating community:

    'Anyone want a vampire bite. 10k for a bite?'
    'Nah mate you're NOT a vampire!
    'I am'
    'You're not'
    'Come outside then! come outside and i'll bite you!'
    'No way, you could't - I was the first vampire - I know you're not a vampire. Everybody! This purple elf isnt a vampire'
    'Who isn't a vampire??'
    'I am a vampire - 10k for a bite. Gimmie 10k and i'll make you a vampire - If it wasn't for me there wouldn't be any vampires! come outside and i'll prove I'm a vampire'

    Its just this same argument over and over - either about this or some motif or some other silliness. I've lost faith in humanity after playing this game    … Expand
  21. glendale1
    Oct 6, 2015
    4
    Riddled with persistent problems (especially friend list issues), this game developer (Zenimax) has demonstrated naked greed by releasing new DLCs while ignoring the problems that existing customers are complaining about. This game is bringing down the excellent Elder Scrolls series and the excellent reputation of Bethesda Softworks altogether.
  22. houjo2000
    Sep 22, 2015
    1
    Do you like boring fetch quests and WoW clones? If you do- ESO is the game for you. This game may appeal to someone who just wants to fight monsters non stop and is looking for zero depth, it certainly won't appeal to people who like Skyrim though.

    Lots of running, long loading screens, boring and bland world.
  23. 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
  24. 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.........
  25. Hulsee47
    Aug 18, 2015
    7
    This was one game I was REALLY excited for and once I purchased this and actually played it I was quite shocked how many glitches and bugs this game had which kinda pushed me away but after countless updates/patches this game was slowly starting to finally pull together.

    I enjoyed this game loads but gets -2 for bugs/glitches along with the same crappy death animation...
  26. Bloom64
    Aug 15, 2015
    1
    First off, let me say this game doesn't belong on a console. The PVP fights cause sound tear, and cause frame lag worse than trying to be in a major city in world of warcraft on an Asus EEE netbook.

    The looking for group ability of this game is a negative 1 out of 10. You can sit for hours in group finder and never find a group. I am in 5 guilds and I still can never get enough    First off, let me say this game doesn't belong on a console. The PVP fights cause sound tear, and cause frame lag worse than trying to be in a major city in world of warcraft on an Asus EEE netbook.

    The looking for group ability of this game is a negative 1 out of 10. You can sit for hours in group finder and never find a group.

    I am in 5 guilds and I still can never get enough people in group chat to make up a group.

    You can be in a guild with people from all kinds of alliances, yet you cannot group with them. Why?

    This game needs text chat for a looking for group. Instead it requires all kinds of useless places that no one even uses such as looking for group ESO subreddits, and LFG finders that fail in comparison to those used by players of Destiny.

    The quests are fun for the first few hours, but then it feels like a boring grind. Picture world of warcraft in Vanilla days, but with even more walking. This game is a piece of **** when it comes to what to do when you hit Veteran 1. Maybe that is why I rarely see Vet 2 or above and everyone is bragging about their 5th champion above level 45.

    I am yet to find a group because they seem to never occur. I wish I never bought this game. I have serious buyers remorse.

    The only reason I am giving this game a 1 out of 10 is because the servers are actually pretty stable. Maybe it's due to no one ever being on them. No wonder they took away the monthly subscription.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. LikeAmachine
    Aug 11, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The plot is boring, the characters are bland and unengaging. It is way too hard to find something fun to do in this game (IE be a werewolf or Vampire). I played to the max level and not once did I run across any really cool guild or mission. Where is the Dark brotherhood?

    I beat the first part of the game which was fun to fight molag bol, but then you start all over again in a different area with the same boring “go find this” Go defeat this or I won’t help you” missions. I loved Skyrim and I thought this game would be as fun, it was not.    … Expand
  29. grendalsbane
    Aug 7, 2015
    6
    Not terrible, but nothing special.

    Elder Scrolls Online can be fun at times, but for the majority of the time it feels like quite a dull and uninteresting world. The game world is massive with tons of quests, but many of the quests are dull and uninteresting and even when you go off to explorer there is very little to find or look at. The biggest fault for me is the combat system.    Not terrible, but nothing special.

    Elder Scrolls Online can be fun at times, but for the majority of the time it feels like quite a dull and uninteresting world. The game world is massive with tons of quests, but many of the quests are dull and uninteresting and even when you go off to explorer there is very little to find or look at.

    The biggest fault for me is the combat system. At times you will somehow miss an enemy even if you are stood on top of them, yet you will get hit when you are a mile away from them. This can be very frustrating at times, especially when fighting multiple enemies.

    Personally, the game just doesn't feel like an Elder Scrolls game. In fact at times it feels like a completely different game with Elder Scrolls references, etc tacked onto it.

    I won't mention the weak graphics, or the long loading times etc, as these can probably be expected from an MMORPG.    … Expand
  30. Red-Opposom-098
    Aug 2, 2015
    4
    This game was delayed so many times on Playstation 4 and Xbox One, and it was not worth the wait, (in my opinion) Not to long after I started playing it started getting boring, I mean it just doesn't have that replay value of Skyrim or Oblivion. It worth buying on sale price. The game just doesn't seem like an elder scrolls game, it kinda looks like a fable game. The missions areThis game was delayed so many times on Playstation 4 and Xbox One, and it was not worth the wait, (in my opinion) Not to long after I started playing it started getting boring, I mean it just doesn't have that replay value of Skyrim or Oblivion. It worth buying on sale price. The game just doesn't seem like an elder scrolls game, it kinda looks like a fable game. The missions are repetitive. It gets a little bit better when playing with friends, but in the end it's to late… Expand
  31. Rathalisk
    Jul 28, 2015
    6
    I wanted to like this game but after spending so much time playing other MMO titles before this game just doesn't shine very bright. lackluster controls, boring combat, a pretty terrible enchanting system being far from what any other title in an elder scrolls game has been. I truly feel this game is mostly being sold on the "Elder scrolls" name alone and not on its actual contents the inI wanted to like this game but after spending so much time playing other MMO titles before this game just doesn't shine very bright. lackluster controls, boring combat, a pretty terrible enchanting system being far from what any other title in an elder scrolls game has been. I truly feel this game is mostly being sold on the "Elder scrolls" name alone and not on its actual contents the in game world looks okay until you go Into towns and inside the buildings to which you will poor proportions of furniture which makes the game feel way too cartoon like this is in contrast to what should be a vary serious game. the voice acting is probably the best part about the game as everything is voiced however you will easily get bore of the quests what i like to call the "collect 6 bear teeth" quests basically you go around collect some amount of something talk to someone else they tell you to go talk to that guy who is like 15 feet away and quest complete this happens a lot (way too often) and is the worst thing about MMO games in general now the main quest that you play by yourself is okay but other than that the game isn't much more than a typical grind MMO including plenty of "free to play" style microtransactions in a game you paid full price for. unless you really care about the single player lore of a game thats not really an elder scrolls game yet clams to be. don't waste your money. if you want to know what the game is without putting down 60+ dollars just download and play Neverwinter (for free) to get a taste of what you will be doing in this game… Expand
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. DaJockaz
    Jul 16, 2015
    6
    At first I thought wow this lags, after lag was over I thought wow this is maybe the best game I played look at the possibilities it is amazing! But then the more you play and the more you realise there are not so many possibilities. Many ideas forgotten or wrongly developed.

    I had a lot of fun level 1 to around 40. Then it just felt dull.
  36. diehard-gamer
    Jul 16, 2015
    5
    Graphics - graphical quality is disappointing more like XB360 Morrowind (or Amalur) than Skyrim. And after seeing the quality of the XB1 graphics in 'Destiny', ESO being an MMO is no excuse. But at least you get a choice of 1st person and 3rd person view of the cartoony mid-distance popup terrain. NPC animations (like locations) quickly become repetitive.

    Dialogue is average. The    Graphics - graphical quality is disappointing more like XB360 Morrowind (or Amalur) than Skyrim. And after seeing the quality of the XB1 graphics in 'Destiny', ESO being an MMO is no excuse. But at least you get a choice of 1st person and 3rd person view of the cartoony mid-distance popup terrain. NPC animations (like locations) quickly become repetitive.

    Dialogue is average. The occasional quality dialogue just shows how poor the majority is. Voice acting the same, it ranges from good to poor, but mostly poor. Come on, this is an AAA title! Paying some of the voice actors on the free Skyrim mods may have provided better quality.

    Gameplay. The MMO elements elements are really intrusive. You do a quest, and on your trek to the boss the enemies just keep respawning, behind you, next to you, in from of you (if you got them with a bow). Don't bother sneaking, your 1st shot from the shadows at long range and the bad guys are after you like bees to a honey pot. And when you battle the boss in the end room there is usually a horde of uninvited 'other player' guests in there with you. It looks and feels more like 'super mario brawl' than epic fantasy - especially when the boss whacks you and you fly 100' across the room. After you beat the boss get out fast because they'll respawn for the next group of heroes and whack you from behind.

    And please put in an 'other player voicechat/nametags off' option. One that you tick and it actually stays OFF instead of turning itself on again. I don't want to see the silly names or hear the babble.

    Worst is the pay-to-play 'incentives'. I'm level 10, I've accrued about 1.5K coins by doing every quest I find and how much is a horse? 10K for the base model. But then a steel sword will cost almost 800. Seriously? No, I've just paid £50 for the game. I'm not paying more £ to buy 'in game currency' for a damn horse.

    And what's with the cooking? I'm searching for treasure and everywhere in crates and bags I'm finding cranberry and honey and ginseng and recipes to cook food over a campfire. What is this 'Cooking Mamma 5'?

    But back to the boss I've just battled. The treasure is ..... 7 coins. Great. So I trek back to the quest patron and the reward is ........ 37 coins and a magic staff. A magic staff for an armour plated warrior. Thanks for that.

    The immersion is flowing away like the boss's blood.

    But its Elder Scrolls and Its Tamriel and I'll give it a 5 and keep playing for the exploring, the lore and the fluff and the fond memories of Skyrim. Otherwise, it would be a 2.    … Expand
  37. Cookiieex
    Jul 15, 2015
    5
    The game so far to me is terrible. not even close to an enemy, and they some how hit me. When they walk away, they gain all health back. There are no weapons to be found (only staffs). I know these are small things, but it's affecting the game play.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. banneth
    Jul 11, 2015
    0
    Would love to tell you about how great this game is but after four solid days of connection errors, I have given up. I couldn't even navigate around stonefall without being told that my internet connection was not "valid". I have 100mbs fiber. NAT is open. Shouldn't be any problems but clearly ESO has server problems on both the NA and EU servers. I would not recommend wasting your moneyWould love to tell you about how great this game is but after four solid days of connection errors, I have given up. I couldn't even navigate around stonefall without being told that my internet connection was not "valid". I have 100mbs fiber. NAT is open. Shouldn't be any problems but clearly ESO has server problems on both the NA and EU servers. I would not recommend wasting your money on this game until Zenimax have fixed it.… Expand
  41. lucasmerencia
    Jul 6, 2015
    1
    A horrible game. Graphics are worse than Skyrim and the playability is too worse... I don't believe that this game is 2015.
    I'm really lucky, because the store changed the game by another!
  42. Karl2294
    Jul 3, 2015
    0
    Absolutely terrible game. This really is the illegitimate child Bethesda wish it never had.
    I have never given a game a 0 before, but that being said I have never spent 30 hours playing a game which felt like utter hard work to keep going, only to be left disappointed.
    Where to start.. The graphics are terrible, however this is to be 'expected' with an MMO (of course, about 10 years    Absolutely terrible game. This really is the illegitimate child Bethesda wish it never had.
    I have never given a game a 0 before, but that being said I have never spent 30 hours playing a game which felt like utter hard work to keep going, only to be left disappointed.

    Where to start.. The graphics are terrible, however this is to be 'expected' with an MMO (of course, about 10 years ago..). The gameplay is not as engaging as it would seem, it is almost as if they made it look like any other ES in terms of combat, but made it terribly boring! The worst think about this game however is the content; depending on where you start in the world is dependent on your race, basically you will be split between 3 different areas across the map.. all of which have certain areas and all of which are as boring as the next.

    Really I could go on about the faults this game has for thousands of words.. but I'm wasting my time. If you are a true RPG fan, go buy The Witcher 3. If you are a fan of the ES series and/or Fallout, turn away.. you WILL be disappointed.    … Expand
  43. Tatanium
    Jun 30, 2015
    2
    This has been the most disappointing game for me this year! I'm a true elder scrolls fanboy and wanted sooo bad to love this game. I have played the series ever since the old Daggerfall days and have logged thousands of hours in all the releases since. Now i got ESO expecting an mmorpg that had the qualities of it's predecessors as far as making me feel something for my character andThis has been the most disappointing game for me this year! I'm a true elder scrolls fanboy and wanted sooo bad to love this game. I have played the series ever since the old Daggerfall days and have logged thousands of hours in all the releases since. Now i got ESO expecting an mmorpg that had the qualities of it's predecessors as far as making me feel something for my character and what i did with my said character. what we got is a typical console mmo. that's it....just a mmo. EQ was more fun and i wasn't a big fan of that even. In this mmo they also throw micro-transactions in, want that 42,000 gold for a horse without spending hundreds of monotonous hours grinding to get that much gold, give us more hard earned money, then you can enjoy playing a little more navigating this huge plain mostly dull world full of grief and teases. in this mmo its annoying to play with the other players, because of how others will stand around and farm quick boss respawns, and the stupid idea for the open mic system, listening to the trolls and idiocy others spew in their mics. I could go on but despite the underwhelming positives, and with the large negatives for me, ill stick to the real PC mmorpgs like guild wars and WoW, and just pray they come back with a refreshing single player elder scrolls chapter in the future, and not another soul sucking game that makes me have to force myself to enjoy playing.… Expand
  44. 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
  45. Trickman
    Jun 27, 2015
    0
    Connecting to friends is a massive challenge, the game will crash on start up half of the time, and worst of all it is extremely pay to win. Enjoying walking across Tamriel for eternity unless you're willing to drop even more cash on a mount. A $60 game should NOT have micro transactions, especially one that is painfully boring.
  46. 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
  47. vreynauld
    Jun 26, 2015
    2
    I see the campaign to flood the user scores with 10's by fake, new accounts seems to be having the desired effect. This game is NOT a 9.0, it's NOT an 8.0. It's a lackluster MMO by all accounts when compared to every other MMO on the market. It's a bland, boring snooze with near last gen graphics, an uninspired setting, and endless fetch and gather quests. After putting in 25 hours andI see the campaign to flood the user scores with 10's by fake, new accounts seems to be having the desired effect. This game is NOT a 9.0, it's NOT an 8.0. It's a lackluster MMO by all accounts when compared to every other MMO on the market. It's a bland, boring snooze with near last gen graphics, an uninspired setting, and endless fetch and gather quests. After putting in 25 hours and realizing the game hadn't changed and was still as enjoyable as taking two xanax, I traded it in for Batman. I have zero regrets for doing so.

    Don't believe these new user 10/10 reviews flooding this site. They're astroturfers, plain and simple. Anyone who writes in their review that the game has no grinding and the quests aren't standard MMO run-here-gather-that tripe are lying through their teeth.    … Expand
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. 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!!
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. 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...
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. 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...
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. 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.
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. 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.
  66. 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.
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
  69. 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).
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. 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.
  83. 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.
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. 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.
  88. 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.
  89. 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.
  90. 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.
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. 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....
  95. 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
  96. 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.
  97. 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.
  98. 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.
  99. 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
  100. 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.
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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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