Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited Review for the PS4 and also Xbox OnePosted by Glud Kenny on April 25th, 2021 The long-awaited, much postponed Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited finally arrives on the PS4 and the Xbox One. You mean I could play Skyrim being an MMO? On current-gen systems? Utilizing a controller instead of a keyboard? Zero cost in subscription fees? What's not to like? Sign me up! Playing this game on the PS4 or the Xbox One is similar to slipping into your favorite pair of Levi's. It somehow makes the Elder Scrolls Online more reminiscent of Skyrim, and for fans of this title, this is the great feeling. The concerns I had concerning the mechanics for this game prior to playing it have all but disappeared. I would have liked to have been able to change some actions around, i.e. weapon swap and map reveal, but that is admittedly being overly picky. The controls do work well and are extremely responsive. You do be capable of map certain skills to the buttons you choose. This makes early combat easy, first work with a damage over time skill, followed by several immediate damage attacks, and seal the deal with your favorite finisher. Then just rinse and repeat for quick kills. The beginner terrain is adequate in size and will be offering many micro quests. Just head off in any direction and it will not be long until you find some mouth-watering adventure. These quests won't be the same old kill 50 spiders or run here to talk to this peasant (well maybe they are somewhat similar) but Bethesda has made them a lot more interesting and entertaining. You do use up your stamina bar quickly when running so you might want to consider investing in a mount. The Imperial Edition of Elder Scrolls Online supplies a white stallion for just one gold immediately. This addition alone will probably be worth the extra for the Imperial Edition upgrade. Otherwise, horses are available form the Crown Store in-game for real money. The Imperial Edition upgrade also provides you the advantage of playing as an Imperial, who look nearly the same as the Bretons. website can play in any one of the three main alliances and still have well-rounded abilities, making them effective for any class you prefer. Elder Scrolls Online initially planned a monthly subscription fee of , They wisely reversed that decision to make the game free after purchase. Sure, they did are the Crown Store, but purchases made here are mainly for cosmetic and convenience purposes only. You won't ever need to pay one cent extra after the initial purchase price of the overall game to remain competitive. No need to worry that some inferior player will just "pay" to be good and own you in combat. A notable difference to the PC version of the game that you might miss, is that there are no plug-ins for the consoles. Trial and error will replace the immediate recipe recall of a plug-in. This is actually a good thing for me as you become more mixed up in game. Speaking of crafting, it is somewhat difficult and overwhelming for new players, as there is multiple ingredients to loot and find, but extremely limited inventory slots and general bank space when you initially start out. A good recommendation would be to decide on a craft that is necessary to your character early on. For example, if you're a class that utilizes medium armor, perhaps leather working would be a good choice to specialize in immediately. Some players even make another whole new character strictly for the intended purpose of crafting. At the risk of the review learning to be a new players guide, I'll offer yet another suggestion. Use your ability points immediately as they will only begin to rise after you have spent the first point to learn them. There have been complaints in early stages that some players have observed difficulty logging in and also have seen many lag in-game. My experience has not been so. Logging in to the PS4 version has not been difficult at all. I have not waited for a lot more than ten minutes or so to obtain in. Even though standing around 7000 in line my wait time was under 5 minutes. When in the starting areas or large gathering spots, lag is noticeable only once there is much activity on the screen all at the same time, but it isn't detrimental to game play. As soon as you leave the overcrowded area, ESO runs very smooth on the console. Ultimately Bethesda ought to be congratulated on a job well done because of this release. I was prepared for much worse than what was delivered. Needless to say some issues should be expected with a game of this size and scope. Be confident developers will improve it as time passes. One gripe I really do have is that when someone in your area completes a quest, you can be credited with its completion also. This is not the worst thing in the world, but you do feel as if you were cheated out of that experience because you cannot redo quests. Another complaint I would voice is that you cannot mute the nastier players independently. You only be capable of leave the area chat completely, and consequently hear none of the players or conversations. Sometimes you want to eliminate that one foul-mouthed individual who won't stop screaming out curse words when your children are in earshot. Hopefully developers will address this issue sooner rather than later. Another head scratcher is that only your PlayStation gamer tag is seen to other players nearby. What is the idea of naming your character if your party members is only going to see your PSN gamer tag? Those minor issues aside, I have to admit that Bethesda has amazed me with this title. I really believe that it will improve over time and I am certain that it will consume a lot of mine over the next several monthsLike it? Share it! More by this author |