The Elder Scrolls Online is a frustrating game. It gives you a ton of open space to work with, with immersive lighting and gorgeous environments to pull you in, with a promise of never-ending adventure.

As far as I'll ever know, it makes good on that promise. But the game is spoiled by its rotten monetization system. Aside from having a box cost, the subscription is all-but-necessary to play, and then if you want to look cool you need to buy cosmetics with real money... or even gamble for them with loot crates. In The Elder Scrolls Online, the gift shop is the attraction.