The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 153 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 130 out of 153
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 153
  3. Negative: 14 out of 153
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  1. Midge115
    Mar 2, 2012
    10
    Started playing this game about six years ago and I still play it to this day. It's simply the best fantasy RPG in existence and it tops Skryim, Oblivion, and Fallout 3. Its beautiful landscape, style, and gameplay will affect you like no other game ever has. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is the greatest game ever to be released.
  2. MattF.
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    Great game, hours of game play, and never ending which is great.
  3. Prothoss
    Jul 7, 2003
    10
    Mmm... Must play more! No but seriously it is one swet game!
  4. GodLovesU
    Jun 21, 2002
    9
    This is the holy grail of open ended rpgs. The problem is only in the pc ish graphics and dodgey battles, but the 1000000 pluses make up for it.
  5. JMAN51
    Jul 8, 2004
    9
    Myst with gameplay? This game is NOTHING like Myst. Myst: Linear Puzzle solving game without characters. Morrowind: Massive open ended RPG with thousands of characters, quests to complete, tombs to raid, and muc much more. Gabor you obviously gave this game no time. things wrong with Morrowind are an iffy framerate, jaggy character models (KOTOR did as well although not AS bad), and a Myst with gameplay? This game is NOTHING like Myst. Myst: Linear Puzzle solving game without characters. Morrowind: Massive open ended RPG with thousands of characters, quests to complete, tombs to raid, and muc much more. Gabor you obviously gave this game no time. things wrong with Morrowind are an iffy framerate, jaggy character models (KOTOR did as well although not AS bad), and a combat system that could use some tweaking. Definitely a must have if you have enough patients and give the game enough time to pull you in.… Expand
  6. BonalsII
    Apr 10, 2013
    9
    The first time I played this game I absolutely hated it. It was too big the combat was clunky and I never had an idea of what I was supposed to do. I managed to stick with it and once I figured out what to do and how to fight and how leveling works, this game turned from unpleasant to incredible. I have been playing the same character since October 2009 and every 3 or so months i willThe first time I played this game I absolutely hated it. It was too big the combat was clunky and I never had an idea of what I was supposed to do. I managed to stick with it and once I figured out what to do and how to fight and how leveling works, this game turned from unpleasant to incredible. I have been playing the same character since October 2009 and every 3 or so months i will plug it in and play through a quest-line, with over 200 hours long and many more quest-lines to go I will be playing this character for many more years to come.… Expand
  7. NamelessOne
    Aug 21, 2003
    6
    Huge, but that's part of the problem. It takes too damned long to get anywhere.
  8. MarkK.
    Mar 24, 2004
    0
    Overrated. Yeah it's big, yeah it's a RPG. But it's boring. Repetative quests, lackluster fighting, after level 15 your a god, and have to do something spectacularly stupid to die.
  9. GaborA.
    Nov 12, 2003
    2
    Overrated garbage. Myst with a pathetic atempt at game play. No lie the game comprises of strolling around a painted world and avoiding fights because they are so hopelessly not fun and pointless.
  10. JimH
    Dec 13, 2009
    3
    I really didn
  11. drlowdon
    Jun 8, 2013
    5
    Long before Oblivion and Skyrim took the Elder Scrolls series to the next level, both in terms of quality and popularity, the series third entry (Morrowind) found itself ported to the original Xbox. Many of the series features are already present but little to no effort is made to make it accessible to anyone other than experienced PC RPG gamers. As a result most console owners will reallyLong before Oblivion and Skyrim took the Elder Scrolls series to the next level, both in terms of quality and popularity, the series third entry (Morrowind) found itself ported to the original Xbox. Many of the series features are already present but little to no effort is made to make it accessible to anyone other than experienced PC RPG gamers. As a result most console owners will really struggle to get into Morrowind in any meaningful way.… Expand
  12. CyberBagelZ
    May 18, 2014
    3
    It is almost impossible to hit someone in combat. I try 10 times and only hit once or twice. After I tried to kill a simple spider and died, I decided to just quit the game.
  13. X
    Sep 4, 2002
    9
    I love this game, though when they made it, they sacraficed some of the cooler things that were in Daggerfall. The world isn't AS big, though it is huge, and there are not as many people/cities. But it surpasses Daggerfall on so many other levels, especialy in the graphics.
  14. LazyL.
    Jul 7, 2003
    8
    At first I thought I had been ripped off! I wanted my money back! The fighting system was hella lame! And the fact I could be killed by a rat really pissed me off! But in time I realized that fighting is not the key component of this game! And when I had given up trying to hit that god dam rat I managed to explore a huge world of magic, people and objects (most of which I stole) a really At first I thought I had been ripped off! I wanted my money back! The fighting system was hella lame! And the fact I could be killed by a rat really pissed me off! But in time I realized that fighting is not the key component of this game! And when I had given up trying to hit that god dam rat I managed to explore a huge world of magic, people and objects (most of which I stole) a really top RPG, and a very, very time consuming game. … Expand
  15. ChristineB.
    Sep 8, 2007
    9
    If you can look past the various technical flaws and the poor combat system, you will find yourself in a world with all the time in the world and anything to do. You can literally do anything and everything that pops into your head. This game does not hold your hand in any fashion and while some people may find that daunting, it is the ultimate in freedom. If games that force you to go If you can look past the various technical flaws and the poor combat system, you will find yourself in a world with all the time in the world and anything to do. You can literally do anything and everything that pops into your head. This game does not hold your hand in any fashion and while some people may find that daunting, it is the ultimate in freedom. If games that force you to go from point A to point B are too restrictive for you, then Morrowind may be the game for you. Try it for 15-20 hours and you'll be hooked for years!… Expand
  16. ElliottK
    Jan 23, 2010
    10
    In my opinion this one of the best RPGs there are and while it does not have the best graphics or combat system the open ended quests and very good questline easily makes up for it. This is better then Oblivion and Fallout 3 because this is a real RPG. If only Bethesda had made them like Morrowind...
  17. PhilipW.
    Jun 30, 2002
    10
    Great Game, if you feel overwelmed by the game dont worry; the missions are supposed take that long.
  18. JayF.
    Jul 28, 2003
    8
    This game is so frustratingly awesome. Embarking on one quest to find treasure or to solve a murder is quite interesting. The graphics lack inspiration because of the PC users slow graphics. The game plays like a novel only you choose the path to take.
  19. GregoryP.
    Sep 3, 2004
    10
    Brilliant just brilliant.
  20. MarkA.
    Dec 30, 2002
    8
    The number of possible paths through the game is nothing short of staggering. Only some fairly significant technical shortcomings keep Morrowind from receiving a perfect 10.
  21. JohnnyAppleseed
    Jun 14, 2002
    9
    This title is beyond words, if you have 50 bucks and an Xbox buy this game! (not to mention the strategy guide which will help new players learn to pick classes, weapons, spells, etc) The only problem I could possibly come up with is that some times there are too many choices and can become confusing!
  22. JeffA.
    Jun 17, 2002
    10
    I waited and waited for the arrival of this game and when it came out, it was the best day of my life... I don't know how i pryed myelf from the game to write this! If i could tell u one thing it would b to BUY THIS GAME NOW!!!! it is def worth it.
  23. Don
    Jun 21, 2002
    10
    The game I waited my whole life for.. THIS is what RPG's are all about and will define the GENRE till Project Ego ships.. at least.
  24. MattR.
    Jun 24, 2002
    10
    Amazing experience, even for a non-RPG devotee.
  25. Char
    Jul 25, 2002
    9
    Action is a little boring but the environments are absolutely massive and incredibly detailed. I've never seen anything like it. I hope this is where RPG's are headed!
  26. Gizmo
    Aug 8, 2002
    10
    SWEET best RPG ever.
  27. jelwood01
    Oct 31, 2003
    9
    An engaging open RPG where you can be and do anything.
  28. RayM.
    Feb 24, 2003
    9
    This game is awesome. Being a fan of RPGs with good character development, this game sunk it's hooks into me. What other game can you totally customize your class and be submerged into a freaking huge world like this? Every Xbox owner should have this title right next to Halo.
  29. JavierF.
    Nov 12, 2004
    10
    A true example of how real rpgs should be. This game is freaki'n awesome!!!!
  30. JoshB.
    Jan 2, 2005
    10
    This is how all RPG's should be made! I am a motorhead.Not a real RPG fan.I have to make a this one a Ten .It is the cooler then any game I've ever played!Thank you Myst!
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Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best Xbox Game of 2002
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#3 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
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#4 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Games Radar
    90
    Morrowind will please both serious role-playing fans as well as anyone looking for a technically stunning adventure that will hold their attention longer than your average hack-and-slash title. This is the good stuff.
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  2. Xbox Nation Magazine
    80
    Ultimately, Morrowind's biggest selling point - its expansive scope - is also its undoing.[Fall 2002, p.112]
  3. GMR Magazine
    80
    An exhaustive open-ended RPG that essentially allows you to make it up as you go along, with hundreds of people to talk to. [Feb 2003, p.95]
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