The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle, review

We’re sure it might be the same for some of you, but almost 11 years after the last original episode of The Elder Scrolls saga, we have to admit that being in the fantasy universe Bethesda Softworks has built with its open-world RPG is horribly lacking. Even considering that it is too early to get some information about the sixth episode of the series. The company is actually focusing all its resources and energies on Starfield, and since development of role-playing games at Bethesda isn’t exactly easy, there is a serious risk of returning to Tamriel only towards the end of this decade.

While there are significant differences between the two games, what many ignore is that the legacy of the saga is actually proudly carried on by the MMO The Elder Scrolls Online, which is now in its eighth year of operation. From the granite towers of the Imperial City to the snow-capped peaks of Skyrim, from the forests of Summerset island to the volcanic slopes of Wardenfell, Tamriel is fully explored.

After several DLCs that lead the adventurers of ZeniMax Online Studios’ MMO to battle mighty daedra in their Oblivion plots, the game is now gearing up to welcome a new expansion with a completely different flavor set on the beautiful island of Breton. The High Isle, characterized by delightful Mediterranean landscapes and luxurious castles.

There’s a holiday vibe and ours is like a tourist guide with an umbrella The Elder Scrolls: High Isle review will take you to discover all the beauties of the island, and will also convey the news that comes with the expansion. Did you apply sunscreen under the armor?

What can you expect from a Breton if not politics?

The expansion will not be limited to concentrating its range of action within the boundaries of the High Isle island, but will allow you to explore most of the Systres archipelago, a commercial reference point for sea routes that circumnavigate the continent. The strategic location of the Breton ports, but their complete neutrality in the War of the Three Flags, makes the archipelago an ideal place for the complex interweaving of the politics of the three Alliances. the first sticks of the main plot. Forget the saga of the latest expansions, History From The Elder Scrolls: High Isle, we will plunge into a complex political thriller, a densely forested and populated prison colony that jeopardizes not only the survival of their adversary Tamriel, but only the fate of the High Isle and its sister island, Amenos. from all kinds of criminals.

The tone of the adventure is therefore much more relaxed than other DLCs, even if after a few hours of gameplay we realize that our intervention will still have an impact on the fate of the inhabitants of the continent. The leading nobles of Gonfalon Bay lost one small ship fleet He was carrying an extremely valuable cargo, and as expected, we’ll have to shed light on the mysterious disappearance by having to deal with a large number of properly characterized secondary characters. The plot is quite enjoyable and although it proceeds very linearly and without certain deviations, it can be appreciated by those of the community who are looking for a simple single-player narrative experience, in our opinion. Veterans have never been fully thrilled with the attention the latest expansions have reserved for more casual user groups and beginners (who can enjoy the expansion just like any other without launching TESO), and in that sense they may well digest another expansion instead. This does not introduce certain gameplay innovations (like new classes or skills) to focus on the narrative.

And for veterans?

As expected, The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle doesn’t want to leave anyone speechless by any means, so in addition to the new 12-player trial, two new friends, Ember, and Isobel can be found among dozens and dozens of other secondary quests that dot it on the game map. The first is a cunning Khajiit mage who can’t resist the temptation to empty a few pockets, and the second is a local Breton nobleman who has embraced chivalry to fight any noble cause. The new companions undoubtedly represent one of the expansion’s most interesting innovations, not only because they feature opposing characters, but also for the obvious care the team took in their realization, to the point where Isobel’s dubbing was entrusted. To Laura Bailey, who won an award a few years ago at the Game Awards for her unforgettable rendition of Abby in The Last of Us Part 2.

As for the endgame, the new activity making its debut on High Isle is the classic Dreadsail Rift. 12 player trial This will reward The Elder Scrolls Online’s most talented adventurers with 4 new unique equipment sets. Focusing on the theme of piracy, the trial includes three main bosses and 2 mini-bosses, all of which have very complex mechanics and will require a good dose of cooperation between all participants. Some bosses are separated by areas full of environmental hazards, so completing the Dreadsail Rift on a normal level might not be that complicated, assemble a team of professionals if you have a passion for completing their boss on a hard level.

A card game to save the world

Among the many contents of The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle, in our opinion, the new one takes the leading role. card game that the developers introduced with this expansion known as Tales of Tribute. It’s natural for some of the community that the introduction of a novelty in the genre is accessory to the coming of big innovations on the gaming front, but after a few hours against human and AI opponents at the gaming tables, we were raving. We fell in love with this card game, we can describe ourselves as the first supporters of its possible landings in indie mode.

If you’ve never heard of Tales of Tribute, you’ll be pleased to know that The Elder Scrolls now has its own card game, just like Gwent’s The Witcher saga. This content is accessed at: game room From Gonfalon and there we learn the basics of a different card game in which the most monstrous creatures aren’t fought to the death, but rather true stories are told through the cards of a deck you haven’t even made, at least in the beginning. have. In fact, it starts with some basic cards that can give money, which is useful during your turn to buy one of the five cards that are always in the middle of the table, presented to both players by a fictitious tavernkeeper.

The accumulated and unspent money is lost at the end of the turn, but all cards obtained will be in your hand and returned to the deck after use. These provide the other two currencies in Tales of Tribute, Prestige and Power. The first is the score of the match, You win when you reach 40 Prestige, the second allows you to remove in-game opponent’s cards and turn into Power at the end of the turn. The fact that you can build a deck in continuous rotation during the game while competing with the opponent for the best cards in the middle of the table makes Tales of Tribute a card game that can always present players with different situations, and in ours. It was really hard to leave the table to rekindle the High Island’s destiny.