The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind
- June 6, 2017
- 5h median play time
15 years ago you walked the land of Morrowind... now set foot upon those lands again and experience them with fresh eyes and with a rousing orchestral score!
"The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind" is a massively multiplayer role-playing game and the latest chapter in the award-winning "Elder Scrolls" series. Return to the iconic world of Morrowind, now on the brink of destruction, and embark on a perilous journey to save it from a Daedric threat. This game includes the first entry in the series, "The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited," for a complete RPG experience.
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Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and breathtaking scenery, making exploration a visually rewarding experience.
- The voice acting and lore are exceptional, with a wealth of detailed quests that engage players deeply.
- There is a vast amount of content available, ensuring that players always have something to do, whether they are new or veteran players.
- The game suffers from technical issues and bugs, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Players are required to purchase additional content for multiple accounts, which can lead to frustration and confusion.
- The combat mechanics are often criticized for being clunky and lacking the skill-based targeting that fans expect from the Elder Scrolls series.
- story25 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is praised for its detailed side quests and a well-crafted main narrative that builds from simpler beginnings to more complex arcs, providing a nostalgic return to Morrowind. Players appreciate the variety of quests catering to both newcomers and veterans, with many describing the world of Vvardenfell as beautiful and full of surprises. However, some critiques mention that certain quest designs feel repetitive and that the storytelling may be showing signs of age.
“The amount of detail that went into side quests is stunning; each quest is epic in its own way.”
“This expansion starts a new main story arc that takes you to some awesome locales.”
“Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind certainly offers some great quest lines and a fantastic nostalgia trip for those familiar with Vvardenfell.”
“Lame graphics, boring missions, it's a total waste of time.”
“At times, it doesn’t feel like an expansion – featuring just more of the same rote quest designs that you’ve seen in Elder Scrolls Online.”
“The Warden class is underwhelming, storytelling is beginning to age.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its beauty and nostalgic elements reminiscent of Morrowind, while others criticize the combat mechanics as clunky and confusing. Many users note the MMO features detract from the experience, leading to frustration in navigation and overall gameplay enjoyment.
“The gameplay is really wonderful, especially as someone who played the original Morrowind game years ago.”
“Same gameplay as the Tamriel Unlimited game but with the beauty and mystery of the Morrowind world (which is still my favorite Elder Scrolls game).”
“It feels like Skyrim and it doesn't due to many MMO features that are mostly obvious, like random other heroes jumping around and the mechanics of combat.”
“Game is as beautiful as the gameplay is horrible.”
“The combat mechanics are horrible.”
“After 5 hours of gameplay, I had no idea how to navigate this game and move forward in any kind of successful way.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered good, though they fall short compared to the PC version. While some players appreciate the visuals as beautiful and inspiring, others criticize them as outdated and lacking depth, with some even describing the overall experience as disappointing.
“To simplify my experience... the music and graphics are fabulous.”
“The world seems bigger, more beautiful, and inspiring in both missions and visuals.”
“Lame graphics, boring missions; it's a total waste of time.”
“The graphics are old, and the game came in a broken box.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, contributing to a fabulous overall experience alongside impressive graphics. Reviewers highlight the lovely soundtrack and ambiance, which enhance the immersive qualities of the game, making it comparable to the main numbered Elder Scrolls titles.
“To simplify my experience... the music and graphics are fabulous.”
“Lovely soundtrack and ambiance.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that can lead to game freezes, particularly when equipping certain items. The multiplayer experience is also noted to be problematic, reminiscent of issues found in previous titles like The Elder Scrolls.
“If you search the place and get the fire staff, then equip it first... your game freezes.”
“Same game as the Elder Scrolls, complete with the same glitches and terrible multiplayer experience.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players acknowledge that the game involves a significant amount of grinding, yet many express that they find the experience enjoyable and rewarding throughout.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with Bethesda's approach to monetization, particularly regarding the game's advertising and registration processes.
“I am voicing my frustration over Bethesda's handling of the advertisement and registration of this game.”
Critic Reviews
The Elder Scrolls Online Morrowind Review – Fan Service Galore
The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind is completely at odds with itself. At times, it doesn’t feel like an expansion – featuring just more of the same rote quest designs that you’ve seen in Elder Scrolls Online. At other times, the writing is some of the best in the entirety of the Elder Scrolls Online world. Nostalgia for the region aside and Battlegrounds that’ll surely flourish with updates, Morrowind doesn’t do anything aggressively offensive, but doesn’t quite innovate either. The PS4 version of this game was played for the purpose of this review.
70%Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind Review
Bethesda has done a great job of recreating one of the franchise's most iconic locations in the Morrowind Expansion for ESO. It's also a good showcase for just how far this game has come in the last few years.
70%The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind Review
The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind is an expansion whose additions won't be enough to take this MMO to new heights, but those that are already on board will surely enjoy it, especially if their love for the original trip to Vvardenfell (or Tamriel in general) still burns strong.
80%
