The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited Reviews

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is ranked in the 63rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Geeks Under Grace
Robert Dever Jr.
8.3 / 10.0
Aug 6, 2015

Elder Scrolls veterans will be happy with the latest Elder Scrolls title. There is a ton of exploration, plenty of quests and a lot of the Elder Scrolls lore that keeps us coming back for more and more.

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6.8 / 10.0
Jul 21, 2015

Finally after many delays, The Elders Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited has arrived to the console, but was it worth the wait? Find out in our review.

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84 / 100
Jun 26, 2015

However, despite all communication limits, The Elder Scrolls Online is firmly on the ground this time.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 19, 2015

Ultimately, there is so much content in this game and it's possibly some of the best dollar per hour entertainment currently available on the current generation of consoles. It's nice and easy to get into if you don't mind a little bit of getting ready and grinding quests.

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Drew Hurley
Top Critic
8 / 10
Nov 22, 2015

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited has taken significant strides to correct the wrongs that plagued its initial release and although there are still a number of issues, they don't massively impact the end product. Admittedly, it has a huge lineage to live up to and when compared to the legendary Skyrim it comes up slightly lacking, but it is still a game that deserves experiencing.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
2 / 10
Nov 23, 2015

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited tries to do many things, yet it is good at none of them.

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4 / 5.0
Jun 20, 2015

Sure, Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited has been on the PC for awhile now and although the graphics may not match the PC version, it's definitely a far smoother experience in terms of gameplay and ZeniMax Online Studios should be commended on creating a great control system that really makes this a sturdy MMORPG experience on the XBox One. The only cost that you need is a valid Xbox Gold account and most players can dodge the premium transaction aspect of the game if they want too.

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4 / 5.0
Jun 15, 2015

From my endeavors thus far, The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited has the potential to defy the skeptics and bear fruit on the PS4 and Xbox One. The controller is a far superior input, the interface is much cleaner and more accessible, the voice chat is ideal for grouping, the subscription is now free, and it brings the MMO genre to the console platform that has few competitors at present. The social aspect needs some additions and the Justice System needs to be finished, but these are features that can, and hopefully will, be included with near future updates. But even with its caveats, when faced with both options, I find myself gravitating towards the couch rather than my desk chair for a romp through Tamriel.

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6.5 / 10.0
Jul 6, 2015

The venerable Elder Scrolls series survives the transition to an online game, minus the online aspects that are actually enjoyable.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 11, 2015

A seamless transition to consoles with superb controller support and hundreds of hours worth of gameplay to dive into, all without a monthly subscription.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 27, 2015

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited makes its console debut in quite a functionally good fashion. The additional content, improved stability and expansive adventure makes for a great game.

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Jun 12, 2015

While we're not so impressed with the graphics, TESO has made a fine transition to console in terms of controls, interface and the all-important gameplay. At its best, it's still a solid, exciting MMO, with masses to explore, some great quest-lines and some fun multiplayer gameplay later on. At its worst, you can feel it falling somewhere between being a solo RPG and a true MMO, and the quest-lines fail to grab your interest. Tamriel is well worth exploring on PS4 and Xbox One, but those looking for an MMO equivalent of a Skyrim or Oblivion may go away disappointed.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jun 23, 2015

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is a long term commitment. It is a game that is meant to be played over time, with nuances to the game that you may never even encounter, depending on how you decide to play the game. Fortunately, there is no subscription fee for console players, which removes a huge barrier of entry, and though it is an MMO, it strikes a balance of being enjoyable enough to play solo as well. If you're looking for Skyrim Online, you won't quite find that depth here, but the sheer magnitude of The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited makes up for it, and there's nothing quite like running into your friends while questing across Tamriel.

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Jun 15, 2015

With no real upgrades from the PC version and a dated look, as well as multi-player gameplay that never forces the issue, "The Elder Scrolls Online" is more a side quest for the series than something new and fresh.

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Jun 21, 2015

Unsurprisingly, the game runs as well on consoles as its predecessors, and its tried-and-true combat is a clean fit for the MMO format.

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7.8 / 10.0
Apr 8, 2016

The new expansion for TESO is not as big as the previous DLC, Orsinium. It costs a little less (2000 crowns) and has a light-hearted questline. The interesting thing is that it enhances and upgrades the gameplay, finally giving a relevance to the shadowy, stealthy and furtive activities.

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86 / 100
Jun 25, 2015

Solo-MMO for story lovers, which offers great quests but little content for fans of classic online role-playing games.

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7 / 10.0
Jul 7, 2015

Caught somewhere between a reverence for its forebears and an unwillingness to forgo MMO traditions, The Elder Scrolls Online is a hybrid game that's exciting and off-putting in equal measure.

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8 / 10
Jul 13, 2015

Despite its sometimes obvious flaws, The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited provides a shocking amount of content for the asking price – even if the deciding factor is the fact that it's had its subscription fee scrubbed away. Accessible systems make it a brilliant MMO entry point for console owners who perhaps haven't dabbled in the genre before, while its fast-paced combat and addictive character development should keep most RPG fans happy.

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Jun 24, 2015

If you haven't had the chance to experience an MMO or previous Elder Scrolls game before, then this is a perfect one with which to take the plunge.

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