For fans of The Elder Scrolls world and lore (like myself), this game is a feast with a countless amounts of sights to so and tidbits to learn. However, the gameplay and combat while not wholly number keys action bar oriented (like the more traditional MMOs a la WoW and FFXIV), still isn't immensely exciting. If you're not overly invested in TES, you'd probably want to give a free trial a go first and see if the gameplay is enjoyable.

If you'd like to play TES Online like a single-player game, it'll be somewhat manageable. As a solo player, I've not had a hard time at all doing all the main story content alone. For group stuff (mainly the 4 player dungeons), the Group Finder is finicky but passable.

It's a huge appeal for me personally that the game has no monthly subscription fee. Although without the premium subscription benefit of the material storage bag (and double bank storage), your pockets can get stuffed REALLY fast.

In short: If you're keen on the game being of The Elder Scrolls series but are unsure if you'd like the gameplay - wait for one of the free trials that they do run periodically. Or get the base game when it goes on the usual -75% sale.

(NOTE: I have about ~1000+ hours more on the non-Steam version.)

For fans of The Elder Scrolls world and lore (like myself), this game is a feast with a countless amounts of sights to so and tidbits to learn. However, the gameplay and combat while not wholly number keys action bar oriented (like the more traditional MMOs a la WoW and FFXIV), still isn't immensely exciting. If you're not overly invested in TES, you'd probably want to give a free trial a go first and see if the gameplay is enjoyable. If you'd like to play TES Online like a single-player game, it'll be somewhat manageable. As a solo player, I've not had a hard time at all doing all the main story content alone. For group stuff (mainly the 4 player dungeons), the Group Finder is finicky but passable. It's a huge appeal for me personally that the game has no monthly subscription fee. Although without the premium subscription benefit of the material storage bag (and double bank storage), your pockets can get stuffed REALLY fast. In short: If you're keen on the game being of The Elder Scrolls series but are unsure if you'd like the gameplay - wait for one of the free trials that they do run periodically. Or get the base game when it goes on the usual -75% sale. (NOTE: I have about ~1000+ hours more on the non-Steam version.)