The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr

  • June 4, 2019
The outstanding Necromancer class and an excellent helping of side missions in a beautiful world make The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr a great expansion even though its main storyline disappoints.

Join over 11 million players in the award-winning online multiplayer RPG. Dragons have invaded Tamriel in The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr, part of the Season of the Dragon year-long adventure! Explore and defend the home of the Khajiit from an ancient evil, and command the undead with the Necromancer class. • VENTURE TO ELSWEYR—Explore the Khajiit homeland; a land ravaged by warfare. • DEFEND …

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Reviews

77%
Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews
story7 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful landscapes and engaging side quests, making it a visually appealing and enjoyable experience.
  • The introduction of the Necromancer class adds depth to gameplay, allowing for unique character builds and strategies.
  • Many players find the game addictive and a worthy successor to previous Elder Scrolls titles, with a rich world to explore.
  • The game requires a significant amount of storage space, leading to frustration for players with limited console capacity.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including frequent crashes and issues with combat mechanics.
  • The main storyline is often described as forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience for some players.
  • story12 mentions

    The story in "Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr" is generally considered forgettable and flat, with some players feeling it detracts from the overall experience. However, the engaging side quests, rich world, and strong character classes, particularly the necromancer, provide a thrilling and enjoyable gameplay experience that encourages players to revisit content. Despite its shortcomings, many players appreciate the opportunity to explore and enjoy quests with friends.

    • “I've enjoyed it so much I'm doing the zone story and side quests again on a second character, within a month of doing them on the first, which is something I've never done before.”
    • “The outstanding necromancer class and an excellent helping of side missions in a beautiful world make The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr a great expansion even though its main storyline disappoints.”
    • “[Rich, beautiful world, necromancer class is the best, outstanding storytelling and voice acting, lots of interesting things to explore.]”
    • “The story is not engaging at all and the gameplay is terrible.”
    • “It's a bit of a letdown due to the rather flat main story, but just about every other aspect is close to stellar quality.”
    • “Just don't give up because of the flavorless storyline.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game's stability is severely compromised, with frequent crashes, freezes, and a multitude of bugs and glitches reported by users. Players experience significant interruptions, often having to restart the game multiple times within a short play session, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and gameplay experience. Despite its potential, the lack of effective bug fixes has left many frustrated.

    • “However, the game just crashes and freezes up too much.”
    • “Just a lot of bugs, glitches, and lagging galore, in addition to blue screen crashes and game freezes to loading screen freezes and crashes.”
    • “Game crashes and freezes 3 or more times within half an hour and can crash and freeze 5 or more times an hour of gameplay.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is heavily criticized for its poor mechanics and lack of engagement, with frequent crashes and freezes occurring multiple times within a short play session, significantly detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, the pay-to-play model has not been well received by users.

    • “It uses a pay-to-play game mechanic.”
    • “The story is not engaging at all and the gameplay is terrible.”
    • “The game crashes and freezes 3 or more times within half an hour and can crash and freeze 5 or more times an hour of gameplay.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics are generally well-received, with users expressing appreciation for their quality and integration with the gameplay. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience.

    • “Love the graphics and gameplay so far!”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience with engaging quests and beautiful scenery. Players appreciate its quality, which meets expectations and complements the game's atmosphere.

    • “The graphics are decent and the music is good, as you would expect.”
    • “Fun, engaging quests, beautiful scenery, and music, dragons!, awesome new furnishings.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is subtle and often contrasts the serious themes, as players note that while dragons are a significant threat, the comedic elements are not overtly present, suggesting a more nuanced approach to humor rather than outright jokes.

    • “The humor in this game is sharp and witty, making every encounter a delight.”
    • “I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue and hilarious situations.”
    • “The quirky characters and their funny interactions kept me entertained throughout the game.”
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