Summary
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Bethesda Game Studios
- Publishers: Bethesda Softworks
The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal (2002)
The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal is an expansion pack for the critically acclaimed RPG, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Released in 2002, Tribunal adds a new landmass to explore, new quests to complete, and new enemies to fight. Players take on the role of the Nerevarine, a prophesied hero who must save the province of Morrowind from a ruthless new king and an aging god who is drifting deeper into madness.
New Landmass: Mournhold
Tribunal introduces a new landmass to explore: Mournhold, the capital city of Morrowind. Mournhold is a massive city, with a population of over 100,000 people. It is a sprawling metropolis, with a variety of districts, each with its own unique architecture and atmosphere. Players can explore the city’s temples, palaces, and markets, and interact with its many inhabitants.
New Quests and Dungeons
Tribunal also adds a number of new quests and dungeons to the game. The main questline involves the player traveling to Mournhold to investigate the disappearance of the king. Along the way, the player will encounter a variety of new enemies, including assassins, cultists, and daedra. The expansion pack also includes a number of new side quests, which can be completed at the player’s leisure.
New Features
In addition to new landmasses and quests, Tribunal also introduces a number of new features to the game. These include:
- The Clockwork City: A new city that is home to the Tribunal Temple. The Clockwork City is a massive, sprawling metropolis, with a variety of districts and inhabitants. Players can explore the city’s temples, palaces, and markets, and interact with its many inhabitants.
- New weapons and armor: Tribunal adds a number of new weapons and armor to the game, including the ability to craft your own weapons and armor.
- New spells and abilities: Tribunal also adds a number of new spells and abilities to the game, including the ability to summon new creatures.
Critical Reception
The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal received critical acclaim upon release. IGN praised the expansion pack’s “massive” new landmass, “challenging” new quests, and “beautiful” new graphics. GameSpot called Tribunal “a must-have for fans of Morrowind.”
Legacy
The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal is considered one of the best expansion packs ever released. It is a massive and ambitious expansion that adds a significant amount of new content to the base game. Tribunal is a must-have for fans of Morrowind, and it is still worth playing today.
10/10
Review Score
8.5/10