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Throne and Liberty shares several similarities with Elder Scrolls Online, but it also does enough to form its unique identity.
Throne and Liberty has been the talk of the gaming world since its release. A fantasy setting, PvP and PvE to engage in, and several classes and weapons to choose from have naturally brought this hot new fantasy MMORPG into comparison with The Elder Scrolls Online. ESO, as it’s often abbreviated, is an open-world MMORPG developed by Bethesda Studios.
Below, we go over the similarities and differences between the two games. While they bear a few similarities owing to their fantasy genre and MMORPG structure, they also have plenty of uniqueness to offer.
The Similarities
There are quite a few between Throne and Liberty and The Elder Scrolls Online, owing greatly to their shared genres.
1) Both Are Based on Fantasy Lands
If you’ve watched The Lord of The Rings or Harry Potter growing up, you may have often found yourself staring into the distance, lost in thoughts of being a mage or a warrior in those fantasy lands. Both Throne and Liberty and The Elder Scrolls Online derive from the fantasy genre and let you live out your magical world fantasies.
2) Open Worlds to Explore
Throne and Liberty and ESO both feature vast open worlds for you to get lost in and explore. You are given the freedom to choose quests and interact with NPCs at your own pace. There are quests to find, dungeons to explore, and enemies to kill.
3) PvP and PvE
Both games offer PVP and PVE modes. The availability of several classes and weapons allows for interesting match-ups and the PVP modes in the two games take full advantage of the same. PVE is also available and balanced around the weapons and skills available.
4) Real-Time Combat, Real-Time Skill Check
Hack-and-slash real-time combat is implemented in both games. Naturally, the enemies are worked and balanced around this aspect. The games test your skill by putting you against aggressive enemies that often test your crowd management skills and reaction times.
5) Guilds and a Sense of Community
Both games heavily emphasize their robust Guild Systems. These systems allow players to join communities (called Guilds) online and engage with other players in the community. You can partake in quests and make new friends along the way, enhancing your fantasy adventures.
The Differences
While there is plenty Throne and Liberty and The Elder Scrolls Online share in common, they also have their fair share of differences.
1) Two Distinct Worlds
The two games and their worlds are very much cut from the same cloth (the fantasy genre) but are entirely different garments in their own right. The Elder Scrolls Online carries with it over centuries of Elder Scrolls lore. This may be great for a veteran fan of the franchise, but new players may find it intimidating. Throne and Liberty on the other hand is a fresh start and the world is easier for newcomers to gel into.
2) Emphasis on Combat
While both games feature real-time combat, Throne and Liberty places a greater emphasis on the combat itself and offers greater depth for those looking to sink their teeth in. Skills in Throne and Liberty mix and match with each other, allowing you to stack skills and eviscerate enemies with well-thought-out stacks. Combat in the Elder Scrolls series has never been anything to write home about, and ESO does very little to break that tradition.
3) Emphasis on Story
While ESO has its pitfalls in terms of combat, the game goes above and beyond when it comes to its story. The Elder Scrolls franchise has always greatly emphasized the stories it tells, and ESO follows suit. The stories in ESO are more layered, aided by the centuries of Elder Scrolls lore to play off of. Throne and Liberty’s fresh start hampers its ability to offer the same as of now, but that could change with story expansions later down the line.
4) Content Locked Behind Paywall
Throne and Liberty is entirely free-to-play, while The Elder Scrolls Online has a good chunk of content locked behind expansions and paywalls. Most of the former’s monetization is through microtransactions, while the latter has paid DLC. This could change in the future as Throne and Liberty gets extensive support and new content.
5) Art And Visual Style
ESO, and the Elder Scrolls franchise in general, have quite a distinct art style. The game goes for more somber colors and a relatively brown palette for a distinct Elder Scrolls look. Throne and Liberty, however, aims for realistic visuals when it comes to the game’s environments. Much of the difference in visuals is also due to the age of the games, with ESO being almost a decade old.
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