Hey guys, so I'm in absolutely dire need of a new game. Skyrim is easily my all time favorite game, but I hadn't heard many positive things about ESO on PC, so while this would've typically been a day one purchase for me, I was going to wait to see how people reacted to the console version. I don't have a lot of extra cash at the moment, but would you guys recommend the game to me, as someone who loves ES games? Does it have as much/more content as Skyrim? I really can't decide whether or not to get it, but you guys may shift my opinion one way or the other. Thanks!
^ Ya would love to know the differences between Skyrim and this.
As a guy who put so many hours into Skyrim, I am enjoying it.
I enjoy it a lot. It seems to be a game I keep going back too. I know its only day 4 its been out but each day I look forward to getting back into it. It is currently getting a bad rap because the servers are abit unstable due to the amount of people playing. It can take about 5-10 mins to get into the game. Sometimes faster, sometimes slower.
Regarding the gameplay, its somewhat similar to Skyrim, but be warned it is 100% NOT Skyrim. Many people buy it, hoping its just an online Skyrim and it really isnt. You will notice a ton of people playing with people flocking to the main NPC's to complete the main storyline. As a completionist though, I have been doing any quest I can find, and there are areas, when you venture away from the main quest, where it feels like your very own game. But there are area's where you might need to do something and there are 15 people all doing the same quest.
I really enjoy the graphics too. Again, not Skyrim like, but I think it is definitely one of the best ones out for the PS4 (I will assume its similar to the XB1). You can go 1st person or 3rd person. The attacks are well animated, and there are a ton of skills to choose from. Like Skyrim, you dont have to be limited to one class, but which class you choose gives you bonus skills that you can learn. But if you want to be a summoner archer who wears heavy armor. Go ahead!
I heard that the PVP aspect of this game is a lot of fun. I have not done it yet because I am enjoying myself going through the storyline. You can make "decisions" in the game, which might affect the outcome of the quest (one instance I decided to save someone instead of kill them, which earned me a better explanation as to what was going on).
Again if you go in thinking it's Skyrim, you most likely will be disappointed. There are people everywhere. Overall I have solo'd the game so far, and have only had trouble on 2 bosses. But if you are lucky, some bosses are not "dungeon" based, meaning anyone else who enters the house or cave or wherever might see the same boss as you. You dont even have to party up with them but you can work together to kill the boss.
I think it is a great buy. I give it a 7 out of 10.