While it may not be the most popular game in the franchise, has picked up some steam since the premiere of Prime Video's series. The game has certainly improved since a problematic launch, but it still pales in comparison to other entries. While there is some fun to be had, specifically for those who enjoy multiplayer, there are some mechanics that undeniably weigh the game down.
Bethesda has produced some of the most acclaimed RPGs of all time between the and franchises, and even recently with. was a clear deviation from a successful pattern that resulted in the lowest review scores and fewest sales of any modern installment by a considerable margin. Loading into for the first time can be fun at first, especially with the expansive world, but it doesn't take long to realize several painfully distracting flaws.
For those who weren't rigorously following the development of up to release, this was arguably the biggest shock. Every game before features a rich narrative with compelling characters to explore the world with. However, this was not the case with Bethesda's 2018 MMORPG, which many players quickly realized upon loading up the game for the first time.
While there are a few quests in, most of them are designed to show the player around the world and introduce them to some new mechanics. There's no discernible narrative with rich NPC characters to help further an overarching story. This is one of the choices that, while by design and not able to be fixed with patches and updates, will always hold back from achieving the status of its predecessors.
Good boss battles are one of the most integral mechanics to making a truly great game. is a perfect example of diversifying difficult enemies, and while some are reused, most have different move sets and character models. Players who explore a dungeon in never know whether they're going to face off against a giant stone troll, blade-wielding demon, or any other variation of enemy.
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