Maria Meluso
Screen RantThe Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle Review - A Good But Short Adventure
Published 7/25/2022
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Stadia / Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE - 6/6/2022
The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle
Welcome to High Isle, a part of Tamriel never-before-seen in the Elder Scrolls. Explore the Bretons' idyllic ocean enclave and seat of chivalric culture as you confront the ruinous forces of the Ascendant Lord.
- Developer
- ZeniMax Online Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
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Critic avg
78
12 scored reviews
Total coverage
12
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 12 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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12 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 8%
80–895 reviews · 42%
70–795 reviews · 42%
Below 701 review · 8%
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Samuel Tolbert
Windows CentralThe Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle review — An intriguing change of pace | Windows CentralWindows Central
Published 6/29/2022
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoseph Bradford
MMORPG.comThe Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle Review.com
Published 6/29/2022
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75
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Shive
Hardcore GamerReview: The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle
Published 6/27/2022
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJessica Thomas
TechRaptorThe Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle Review
Published 6/27/2022
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60
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedThe Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle Review – Set Sail for Intrigue
Published 6/25/2022
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84
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Garcia
WellPlayedSafe and Neutral
Published 6/23/2022
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalOmi Koulas
Checkpoint GamingThe Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle Review – An adventurous escape
Published 6/22/2022
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75
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalUphar Dutta
GameffineThe Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle Review (PC) :: A Heroic Legend
Published 6/22/2022
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalNatalie Burge
FextralifeElder Scrolls Online High Isle Review - Fextralife
Published 6/8/2022
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79
+1 vs critic avg
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