The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3846 Ratings

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  1. HoracioP.
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    Es exelente. Un juego que no tiene desperdicios
  2. JoshV.
    Mar 27, 2006
    9
    words can not properly describe my love for this game, it is a world into its self. no person can describe this world to someone who hasnt played it. so expansive that i played 45 hours the first weekend that i had it and i completed the main series of quests. it would have gotten a 10 but i tend to stand to close to doors when i open them and on a rare occasion when the door opens tword words can not properly describe my love for this game, it is a world into its self. no person can describe this world to someone who hasnt played it. so expansive that i played 45 hours the first weekend that i had it and i completed the main series of quests. it would have gotten a 10 but i tend to stand to close to doors when i open them and on a rare occasion when the door opens tword me i get smashed into the wall and end up clipping through into a giant ocean below the level also the menu was a pain, i dont need to elaborate on that the only other gripe was that there where too many people that looked too much like martin and i couldnt seem to get my person to look just right.… Expand
  3. JasonW.
    Mar 29, 2006
    10
    I have played the 360 version and the pc version, I dont see how anyone would give 360 version a higher rating, when the pc version was 10x more detailed and will be patched etc... while 360 will stick with its sound bugs among others it's having.
  4. DaveR.
    Apr 12, 2006
    8
    How truly awe-inspiring this game would be if the AI weren't flawed and those sometimes not-so-sublte collision glitches were removed. Once the buzz of freedom ran out, I began wincing occassionally at problems both with gameplay and character creation.
  5. C.Leitch
    Apr 14, 2006
    9
    This is a sweet game overall. however, if there was a list of every aspect of a game, and you had to rate it 0-10, there would be several catagories that would receive rather low, while the rest recieved 10. First up would be the system requirements. even the latest top of the range computer can render this beast at 30 fps on full. thats with a crossfire x1900. therefore, people withThis is a sweet game overall. however, if there was a list of every aspect of a game, and you had to rate it 0-10, there would be several catagories that would receive rather low, while the rest recieved 10. First up would be the system requirements. even the latest top of the range computer can render this beast at 30 fps on full. thats with a crossfire x1900. therefore, people with relativly good pci 16s like 6600s are forced to dramaticaly lower the grapic settings, to the point where the game designers desired atmosphere no longer exists because you can only see as far as you hand, whereas the game allows you to see distand mountains. another is the stability. i would be happy to run this game on full grapics, even if i did get a steady 5fps. only problem, is that it will only last about 5 mintues before it blue-screens on me. Im sure this would change if you had a more powerful graphics card, but it forces you to lower your graphics to the point where it runs well AND dosent constantly crash. another, is that much like its predecessor, if you play this game to win, it gets boring very very quickly. you have to from time to time make up your own rules , and not use the idiotic AI system to your advantage. another is the extreemly short main story line. although there is many many city and guild quests to be done, i found it amazing that i had not even been made to visit evey city before finishing the storyline. I was amazed when i found out that i had actually finished the storyline, rather than just a small section of it, probably because of the length of the morrowind campain. Although im sounding very critical, another thing that annoyed me very much was the character animations. Very many of these problems carry over from ES III. The game engne is just too smilar, almost as though they have taken the morrowind engine and added new graphics and features, but more or less left it as it was. if they had delayed for another couple o months to fix these problems, the game would be endless, because evry little thing you do would be enjoyable, with the current release, all these factors leak through the whole "seamless RPG" thing and tend to make it less absorbing. Having said all this, the graphics and world in this game are amazing.… Expand
  6. Jared
    Apr 15, 2006
    10
    Simply stunning. Great way to completely lose your life for a month.
  7. TelyS.
    Apr 23, 2006
    10
    The best computer roleplaying game ever made. I
  8. MercZ
    May 12, 2006
    9
    A great RPG for the ages. There are certain issues I feel, such as the level scaling system which makes it possible to beat the game at level 1. Don't listen to other people that say the game is completely ruined- it is still very fun and is probably the best RPG on the market currently. The graphics are good, the gameplay is great, and everything in the game is good. There are A great RPG for the ages. There are certain issues I feel, such as the level scaling system which makes it possible to beat the game at level 1. Don't listen to other people that say the game is completely ruined- it is still very fun and is probably the best RPG on the market currently. The graphics are good, the gameplay is great, and everything in the game is good. There are issues as I mentioned before, but these can be fixed with patches, expansions, and even mods. Remember, Morrowind wasn't perfect when it was released either.… Expand
  9. PaulC.
    May 22, 2006
    9
    Blew me away when I started. Once I was past the eye candy, though, I did think it was more similar to Morrowwind that I had thought it would be. Not a bad thing. It'sjust that I'd already played that instalment to DEATH. Also, add on improvements to Morrowwind like map notes were backed out of this version. So, in some minor respects this is a bit of a step back. Enjoyed the Blew me away when I started. Once I was past the eye candy, though, I did think it was more similar to Morrowwind that I had thought it would be. Not a bad thing. It'sjust that I'd already played that instalment to DEATH. Also, add on improvements to Morrowwind like map notes were backed out of this version. So, in some minor respects this is a bit of a step back. Enjoyed the hell out of it just the same.… Expand
  10. BL
    May 31, 2006
    9
    Besides occasional lag issues, this is the most immersive and intriguing game I've played all year.
  11. DerekR.
    Jun 15, 2006
    10
    This game is simply briliant. Not only are you free to do what ever you want but it is increadablly easy to edit the world that the game is played in. Like making weapons and armors custom for your charactor then placing them some where in the world. Most of all this game has beautiful landscapes, well if your computer can run them of course.
  12. GlenD.
    Jul 14, 2006
    8
    Pros: Huge sprawling landscape, visually stunning at higher settings. Great storylines for guild quests. Somewhat multi-facetted. Open ended. Incredible mod support, someone with very little experience with the editor can figure out how to create new weapons, even new dungeons and caves! Cons: Requires some serious processing power, both CPU and GPU. The engine used is not very optimized. Pros: Huge sprawling landscape, visually stunning at higher settings. Great storylines for guild quests. Somewhat multi-facetted. Open ended. Incredible mod support, someone with very little experience with the editor can figure out how to create new weapons, even new dungeons and caves! Cons: Requires some serious processing power, both CPU and GPU. The engine used is not very optimized. The main quest is way too short. The fast travel feature is easy to overuse. Heck, the fast travel feature was implemented in a way that eliminates some encounters that were present in Morrowind. Seems like encounters are few and far between now, perhaps the landscape is the reason why, Morrowind was a valley/pass/mountain landscape; Oblivion is a forrest/hills/pretty landscape. Thus, in Oblivion you can easily zig zag to your final destination, in Morrowind there was 1 path. The fast travel feature, once used once, is used over and over! Because, if you take a stand and hoof it to a location, you find you might run into a bandit camp, okay, 3 enemies, or run past an ayleid ruin (a long dungeon with no real 'loot' at the end) Overall a wonderful experience, but I am now 3 weeks from starting the game, I've sent one char through the main quest, got another char to 18 and through the mage quests, another through the dark brotherhood and to level 21, and most recently a vampire to level 9 and through the thieves guild quests, and I have college right now and other responsibilities. So -- yes, with fast travel the game goes fast.… Expand
  13. BrandonO.
    Jul 28, 2006
    10
    ok first of all this game is the BEST i have played in total around 130 hours. I have no clue why some people say the gameplay suck i think it is awsome. graphics are perfect. physics are cool. A game like this is neat because you can go out and adventure but then you can also buy a house and 'Live The life'. just be a normal person. i used to have a lvl 32 mage character and ok first of all this game is the BEST i have played in total around 130 hours. I have no clue why some people say the gameplay suck i think it is awsome. graphics are perfect. physics are cool. A game like this is neat because you can go out and adventure but then you can also buy a house and 'Live The life'. just be a normal person. i used to have a lvl 32 mage character and after going into lots of caves getting gold and whatnot I bought the most expensive house and all the furniture for it and it was cool i had collected all the magic items and stored them there. well your probably bored hearing me talk on like this. one last thing. this game is gthe best game i have ever played in my life i havent put another Xbox 360 game into my console since i bought it. BUY THIS GAME!!… Expand
  14. AS
    Aug 25, 2006
    8
    Well, by now should be fairly clear that this game was made primarily with Xbox in mind. I must despite the hype about the graphic, I was quite disappointed. The
  15. PCG
    Nov 30, 2007
    10
    Regardless about what all the nay-sayers have said, this game's great. I've played through the main storyline, then began learning to use the toolset, which, is rather fun, actually. People may dislike it, but this game is good--granted, I do prefer to use mods; such as the one that doesn't auto-level everything to make it beatable... That just irritates me... and the Regardless about what all the nay-sayers have said, this game's great. I've played through the main storyline, then began learning to use the toolset, which, is rather fun, actually. People may dislike it, but this game is good--granted, I do prefer to use mods; such as the one that doesn't auto-level everything to make it beatable... That just irritates me... and the non-telepathic guards plugin. Yeah, this game has its problems... But tell me--what game does not? What game is not improved by fan-made content? In closing, I'd like to say that people who play the game for 2 hours, go off the main road three times, and just try to stick to the storyline, they just aren't going to get a fun game. You have to explore the world, see it through the eyes of an adventurer... ... This game has eaten up so much of my free time that it's irritating me.… Expand
  16. J.K.
    Mar 25, 2007
    8
    Oblivion good, but definitely not on the level of the hype it's received. The game is great fun while it lasts, but after playing through the main quest and each of the main factions, you're just about done. Yeah, that's a lot of hours, but the so called "limitless exploration," reviews that you see all over the place really aren't accurate. Definitely worth a buy, but Oblivion good, but definitely not on the level of the hype it's received. The game is great fun while it lasts, but after playing through the main quest and each of the main factions, you're just about done. Yeah, that's a lot of hours, but the so called "limitless exploration," reviews that you see all over the place really aren't accurate. Definitely worth a buy, but this game could have been perfect if there were real roleplaying elements; the quests mostly don't have multiple ways of completion, and player-NPC conversation is limited to single word choices.… Expand
  17. RyanB
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Graphics are amazing, almost no lag for the amount of detail is put into everything. Vast amount of weapons, armors, AI, and quests. The weapons have outstanding amount of detail, along with the armors and such. The only real disappointment I had about this game was the short main story. But the 200+ side quests more than make up for it. If I had played Best game I've ever played. Graphics are amazing, almost no lag for the amount of detail is put into everything. Vast amount of weapons, armors, AI, and quests. The weapons have outstanding amount of detail, along with the armors and such. The only real disappointment I had about this game was the short main story. But the 200+ side quests more than make up for it. If I had played through the main quest without stopping to do side quests it maybe would have taken 4-5 hours. But, with the Shivering Isles expansion and the other expansions available for all three consoles, I've played the game for over 50 hours in total. Overall, This game is spectacular. I'd give it a 9.8 out of 10.… Expand
  18. AndrewG.
    Jan 13, 2008
    10
    7.6 average? OUTRAGE! Those who say that this game is an Action game, and not an RPG, seem to be unaware that the base mechanics of this series hasn't changed much since Daggerfall - indeed, both Daggerfall and Morrowind had just as much cause for hacking. Simply because Oblivion does it's hacking element more effectively doesn't make it an action game. I mean, duh. 7.6 average? OUTRAGE! Those who say that this game is an Action game, and not an RPG, seem to be unaware that the base mechanics of this series hasn't changed much since Daggerfall - indeed, both Daggerfall and Morrowind had just as much cause for hacking. Simply because Oblivion does it's hacking element more effectively doesn't make it an action game. I mean, duh. However, it has been 'softened' slightly around the corners - some fewer skills, fewer item types, and linear quest lines take this game further from its Daggerfall/Arena premise of a virtual 'world' in which anything goes - it is missing some grit and depth which the others had in abundance. But I cannot give this game anything but a 10, because this is still the best hope there is - the modding community is flourishing, and hopefully Bethesda will make TES:V deeper than this - though, I must stress, the guild questlines are fabulous this time around. I say, superior to Morrowind, but not to Daggerfall, which I where I'm from, actually. OMG - Daggerfall isn't in Metacritic! Why on earth not?? Anyway - I've played 200 hours, and will re-play when I harvest a couple of hundred mods and a better computer to take on the 512mb textures.… Expand
  19. LeonardoFerreira
    Oct 16, 2008
    10
    Oblivion is from FAR the best rpg game ive ever played on my whole life ,its all about the freedom;you can either follow the main quest or just say "F*CK OFF" main quest and go and explore the world ,doing LOTS and LOTS of side-quests wich are as good or even better than the main quest ,and are DEFINITELY bigger than the main quest.Also ,there are LOTS of mods wich gives like 2 months orOblivion is from FAR the best rpg game ive ever played on my whole life ,its all about the freedom;you can either follow the main quest or just say "F*CK OFF" main quest and go and explore the world ,doing LOTS and LOTS of side-quests wich are as good or even better than the main quest ,and are DEFINITELY bigger than the main quest.Also ,there are LOTS of mods wich gives like 2 months or more of more gameplay.PLUS ,the construction set (cs) wich comes with the game is absolutely amazing ,it lets completely RETARDS do whole new houses/castles/dungeons/quests/items/etc… Expand
  20. Kevin
    Jun 12, 2008
    10
    Oblivion is a truly wonderful game. There are countless things to do, and mods can truly add some great experiences. If you like RPGs, you should not miss this game.
  21. MatthewM
    Jun 12, 2009
    10
    likely the single best game i ever played. I shall admit that there were bugs and the sort. I shall admit that after three years the graphics dont hold up. But the sheer thrill of ignoring the main quest, the sides quests and avoiding the guides to track down and become a vampire made Oblivion the most fun i have ever had. On top of the stupidly brilliant free roam structure, the game likely the single best game i ever played. I shall admit that there were bugs and the sort. I shall admit that after three years the graphics dont hold up. But the sheer thrill of ignoring the main quest, the sides quests and avoiding the guides to track down and become a vampire made Oblivion the most fun i have ever had. On top of the stupidly brilliant free roam structure, the game includes the best and most innovative quests i have ever played. A small few of these are the Goblin war quest, The BRILLIANT Dark Brotherhood questline and the oh so killable 'annoying fan'. Sheer gaming gold.… Expand
  22. Bor
    Jun 16, 2009
    10
    The Best Game!!!
  23. HenryS
    Sep 12, 2009
    10
    This is the best RPG ever, EVER. I have finished this game on three difirent platforms (360 (RROD), PS3 (YLOD) and PC. And not once have I found this game repetive. Every time I play again I find a new quest a new itme, or I just repeat the same quests just for the hell of it. Those who think this game is Lacklustre obiously have no taste in games or this isn't their genre for in This is the best RPG ever, EVER. I have finished this game on three difirent platforms (360 (RROD), PS3 (YLOD) and PC. And not once have I found this game repetive. Every time I play again I find a new quest a new itme, or I just repeat the same quests just for the hell of it. Those who think this game is Lacklustre obiously have no taste in games or this isn't their genre for in which case shouldn't be reviewing it. Best RPG ever.… Expand
  24. MC
    Nov 12, 2006
    9
    While not perfect (due to a few minor issues with gameplay and a general "emptiness" of the game world), this game is certainly a must-have for all those who like freedom of exploration. Outstanding graphics, excellent soundtrack and the epic scale of the environments (especially outdoors) make Oblivion an excellent sequel to Morrowind. Kudos to Bethesda Software!
  25. ChrisK.
    Nov 12, 2007
    8
    Perfect example for a game saved soley by the contributions of fans. A year or so ago, as soon as I fully realized the grave implications of the leveling system (enemies are always adjusted to your level, making for a very pointless RPG experience), I uninstalled the game in disgust and disappointment (Come to think of it, the mod-less console versions are bound to be horrible) Now, after Perfect example for a game saved soley by the contributions of fans. A year or so ago, as soon as I fully realized the grave implications of the leveling system (enemies are always adjusted to your level, making for a very pointless RPG experience), I uninstalled the game in disgust and disappointment (Come to think of it, the mod-less console versions are bound to be horrible) Now, after randomly breezing through the Oblivion Wiki, I decided to give it another try. And boy, was it worth it. I can fully recommend the game now - with about a ton of mods you can perfectly adjust the it to your preferences as you see fit. Makes for a decent gaming experience, still, just don´t expect anything terribly new or innovative - the game leaves enough room for improvement. Here´s hoping that Bethesda improve with TES V.… Expand
  26. JonasH.
    Dec 21, 2007
    9
    It seems that most people voting down this game, are mostly complaining about it being a non-real RPG, presumably because it is a hybrid of a couple of game genres (RPG, sandbox and FPS). As for an introduction I feel like I have to defend this design: Because an RPG is not based on some complex system of chance, defined by a series of attributes, which could not vaguely be understood by It seems that most people voting down this game, are mostly complaining about it being a non-real RPG, presumably because it is a hybrid of a couple of game genres (RPG, sandbox and FPS). As for an introduction I feel like I have to defend this design: Because an RPG is not based on some complex system of chance, defined by a series of attributes, which could not vaguely be understood by anyone who has not played a book or board RPG, does not make it any less of a "true" RPG. And just because the character's ability to aim/time is not only based on "2+1=3 (miss)", but actually is a reflection of the gamer's abilities, it is not necessarily worse than, say, Neverwinter Nights. Hybriding genres rarely brings anything good with it, right, but in some cases, like this, it brings a powerful combination, that delivers months of excellent gameplay. I, for example, did not go stubborn when the Total War series came out, even though it mixed my favourite genre (RTS) with the genre I found the most boring (TBS), I tried it out, and today it has a place among my most favourite game. Yeah, all genres in a hybrid has to give something up, but just because you can't have your advanced roll-a-dice battle systems doesn't make it a complete non-RPG. In fact, I have never felt as much in the role of a character as I feel playing this game. I guess the above paragraph filled more than the rest of the review will, but here we go: The game is, most definitely, the one that by standard is most customisable. YOU decide 100% how you want to look, much like The Sims 2, only the controls are a bit more advanced and hard to manage, you decide what path you'll take, how you would like for yourself to level up etc. etc. What I found most astonishing was the absolute free choice you have regarding how you make money, fight enemies and form alliances. If you want to make money fighting, join the gladiators and you'll make a swift 5000. Want to make money looting robers? Walk by the roads looking for bandit camps. Even as thief you can make a pretty descent living, as long as you train your Security, Alteration and Sneak skills. The choice is pretty much yours, and the best part is: You can do whatever you want, and are NOT locked to following any history as such. The game itself contains a lot of mini games to take care of things like diplomacy (speechcraft) and lockpicking, so it is, again, the gamer's skill and not a random number that decides whether or not you are successful. (Although you can choose to make an attempt based on your security skill alone). The reason, despite my complete obsession with this game, I only give it 9, is the severe amount of bugs existent. It annoyed me beyond reason being told to pay a fine of 1 gold EVERY time I spoke to a guard in the beginning. Although that bug went away after a while. Considering the graphics, I do not have a powerful enough GPU to run it at high/full quality, so I'll avoid commenting on it.… Expand
  27. Xgrubbs
    Aug 26, 2010
    8
    great game, great concepts, great interactivity. However if you're more into a storyline than a i want to play this forever game then this isn't for you. For me without constant DLC it gets really old really fast especially when you have done all Daedra, main story, guild quests. Some may say there is a world of replay value here but i would disagree sorry.
  28. strangermoon
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    skyrim maybe Pass this game combat and better visualy but tone of oblivion and music score and story here remains better. not jsut nostaliga feeling created world here also more simlar to regular dand setting or medieval settings like swords armords horses demons it self. its overal fit the rpg come in mind first not just exotic like skyrim but its more accurate way to history or fantasy.skyrim maybe Pass this game combat and better visualy but tone of oblivion and music score and story here remains better. not jsut nostaliga feeling created world here also more simlar to regular dand setting or medieval settings like swords armords horses demons it self. its overal fit the rpg come in mind first not just exotic like skyrim but its more accurate way to history or fantasy. it was demandig game for time Pentium 3 and geforce 4 or 5 cards cant manage to run well and fancs even crated oldoblivon mod but p4 with geforce 6600gt plays game good if you dont mesh too much visibly setting high. still thinking games like far cry half life 2 or doom 3 works better shows oblivon far ehad of time when come. 3d world masterpiece it almost felt like tomb raider 1 feel of intruduction open world. sure morrowind have same feeling little but not like this level.… Expand
  29. QuitBeingStupid
    Oct 30, 2013
    10
    Loved it.
    Tons to do. Lots of side quests of all shapes and sizes.
    Good main story, and climatic ending that has an epic look and feel to it. Virtually a total open world. So much to do, especially for the Easily 100+ hours of playtime. You can even finish the main quest first and still have 2/3 of the game left to play. And the Shimmering Isle questline/expansion really feels like    Loved it.
    Tons to do. Lots of side quests of all shapes and sizes.
    Good main story, and climatic ending that has an epic look and feel to it.
    Virtually a total open world. So much to do, especially for the Easily 100+ hours of playtime. You can even finish the main quest first and still have 2/3 of the game left to play.
    And the Shimmering Isle questline/expansion really feels like another game in itself. Since it comes with the gamer on Steam it is another reason to buy, especially when it's on sale.
    Easy to start/stop for casual gamers too.

    *There was the occasional graphical bug glitch, and one of my weapons copied itself twice.    … Expand
  30. Andrevv14
    Oct 9, 2013
    10
    This is my favourite game of all time, it covers all aspects a game should. The combat, world design, level design, character design, controls, and soundtrack all work together to make what in my opinion is a flawless game. For those who hate on Oblivion, because they are veterans of the series and prefer Morrowind or because they joined the bandwagon when Skyrim came out, at least give itThis is my favourite game of all time, it covers all aspects a game should. The combat, world design, level design, character design, controls, and soundtrack all work together to make what in my opinion is a flawless game. For those who hate on Oblivion, because they are veterans of the series and prefer Morrowind or because they joined the bandwagon when Skyrim came out, at least give it a try. Fantastic game… Expand
  31. Obadiah_Jenkins
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    One of my favorite games of all times, this will live on in my memory for the rest of my life! It was a genre defining game!
  32. TheGamer31
    Oct 11, 2013
    9
    This game is simply amazing in many aspects. Amazing scenery, great graphics, excellent gameplay, one of the best stories in games, the list goes on and on. This is a very different experience than it is on console. I actually recommend this version over the console version because of two things: mods and better graphics. The only thing holding this back from being a perfect title is theThis game is simply amazing in many aspects. Amazing scenery, great graphics, excellent gameplay, one of the best stories in games, the list goes on and on. This is a very different experience than it is on console. I actually recommend this version over the console version because of two things: mods and better graphics. The only thing holding this back from being a perfect title is the insanely annoying UI in the inventory screen.… Expand
  33. UntoldAv3nGer
    Aug 31, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it's time for me to give this game the 10 that it deserves. Although I did not like the main quest (such a chore imo) which I did only to get rid of the extremely annoying oblivion gates, I still thought that the main characters (Baurus, Jauffre, and Martin) were somewhat lovable. When every one of them died at the end, Cloud Ruler Temple died. More bad: the wolves will chase you forever, which is annoying as well. HOWEVER, those are pretty much the only bad things about the game, other than it crashes whenever I exit. The world is so amazing. I love every single village, town, and city. The map is incredibly easy to memorize. The soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks in games because you'll find that whenever an enemy sees you, the intense music plays and you'll want the peaceful music back again. The leveling system isn't very good compared to Skyrim's, but it will do. There are so many adventures to be had, like being kidnapped while sleeping and find yourself in the middle of the ocean on a boat, or you see a soldier charging into a fort and follow him, to find yourself in the midst of a bandit bust. There are so many locations, not to mention many more added by mods. Nexus Mods have anything from graphics mods to being a pirate. And Deserts of Anequina brings Elsweyr to Oblivion. Get this game! Why not, it's not like its $60 anymore.… Expand
  34. Sean-M
    May 27, 2020
    9
    Somehow when I think about The Elder Scrolls, Oblivion seems closer to my heart than Skyrim, not sure why maybe just because of the nostalgia! So I have to give this 9 out of 10.
  35. timmybus
    May 20, 2013
    10
    My favorite RPG of all time, I wish it would have been as in depth rpg wise as morrowind, and have as many weapon types but it makes up for it with tonnes of quests, really fun combat and a massive map that I'm still finding new things in after years of playing. This game will never be forgotten.
  36. chandler1178
    May 23, 2013
    10
    Considering the required technology, oblivion is the most technically brilliant game ever created. Not only upon release did no other game match its graphics, but no other game matched its size. The levelling system which is the most heavily criticized characteristic, is completely brilliant. The game rewards the creation of the character in a way that is planned to succeed. For example,Considering the required technology, oblivion is the most technically brilliant game ever created. Not only upon release did no other game match its graphics, but no other game matched its size. The levelling system which is the most heavily criticized characteristic, is completely brilliant. The game rewards the creation of the character in a way that is planned to succeed. For example, an orc that tries to be a pure mage will inevitably fail by level 20 for lack of magicka and levels, but a high elf will succeed. Oblivion makes the decisions while creating and levelling your character determine their ability after to succeed after levelling. Someone very good can make their character improve after levelling up compared to their surroundings if they do everything correctly. Otherwise, they have to compensate with skill in battle. I have spent hundreds of hours perfecting characters and maximizing efficiency and moving through the game at a normal pace allows this to still be achieved by the smart.… Expand
  37. Morbus616
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    No question the pinnacle of open-world RPG gaming. Oblivion just never gets old. So many factions to join. So many quests. Houses to buy and furnish. Secret places to find and explore. Yes, the combat is janky and yes, the NPCs act a bit stiff, but that stuff doesn't matter one bit. This is one of the greatest games ever made, and it will never cease to pull me in and take me for aNo question the pinnacle of open-world RPG gaming. Oblivion just never gets old. So many factions to join. So many quests. Houses to buy and furnish. Secret places to find and explore. Yes, the combat is janky and yes, the NPCs act a bit stiff, but that stuff doesn't matter one bit. This is one of the greatest games ever made, and it will never cease to pull me in and take me for a wonderful ride each and every time I play it.… Expand
  38. unclefester91
    Jun 2, 2013
    10
    i owned it on the Xbox on release, followed by the PC upon getting a gaming rig, i have completed each faction and the main quest countless times and still discover new things with each playthrough. you have my recommendation.
  39. Artem_Matiev
    Jul 4, 2014
    10
    Одна из самых лучших ролевых игр из когда-либо созданных.

    The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion – идеальный пример компромисса между свойственной консолям упрощенностью и старыми добрыми традициями компьютерной ролевой школы. Игра, предоставляющая геймеру максимально широкий выбор – как играть и как проводить свою жизнь в этом мире. Главное, что перед нами по-прежнему самая красивая и самая    Одна из самых лучших ролевых игр из когда-либо созданных.

    The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion – идеальный пример компромисса между свойственной консолям упрощенностью и старыми добрыми традициями компьютерной ролевой школы. Игра, предоставляющая геймеру максимально широкий выбор – как играть и как проводить свою жизнь в этом мире. Главное, что перед нами по-прежнему самая красивая и самая большая ролевая вселенная (онлайновые игры не в счет), полная приключений и интересных возможностей, вселенная, в которой для игрока созданы самые идеальные условия. Серьёзных недостатков у игры просто нет, и не забывайте, что с помощью модов и плагинов можно сделать игру ещё лучше, главное - не переборищть. ;)    … Expand
  40. BountyCritic
    Sep 8, 2013
    10
    My absolute favourite Elder Scrolls game of all time, for the fact that it has the best atmosphere and quests, a veried envoirment and an astounding soundtrack.
  41. Sweix
    Jul 16, 2014
    10
    Really awesome,unique RPG game with interesting stories and quests.
    It has great story,graphics,this game can kep you entertained for many many hours.
    And of course,the Expansions,and the moddability launches the game in the sky!
  42. DominikCZE
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    I must say that this is another one of my all time favorites, the lore sucked me right in and I've been an Elder Scrolls fan/nerd ever since, reading every bit of information available anywhere about Tamriel. The graphics were outstanding for the time and Cyrodill was beautiful with its diverse cities and fantasy landscapes.
    There are a couple of things that need to be scrutinized though.    I must say that this is another one of my all time favorites, the lore sucked me right in and I've been an Elder Scrolls fan/nerd ever since, reading every bit of information available anywhere about Tamriel. The graphics were outstanding for the time and Cyrodill was beautiful with its diverse cities and fantasy landscapes.
    There are a couple of things that need to be scrutinized though. For one, the main quest wasn't that entertaining and constantly closing Oblivion gates got old fast, it was also quite invasive, you were basically forced into the main quest right from the start. Another thing that needs to be mentioned is the auto-scaling system. Oh damn, those bandits are too strong for me, I'll just come back later after I level up a bit. What's this? How did they all get glass armor and higher level? And I'm dead again. Terrible game mechanic. Otherwise fantastic game everyone should atleast give a shot.    … Expand
  43. DeusXCom
    Aug 2, 2014
    9
    The problem of Oblivion was that it had to follow up to the absolute masterpiece that was previous chapter in TES series - Morrowind. Compared to that, it's true that Oblivion felt quite a bit weaker, locations were a bit too monotonous, the interface a bit too consolized, faces terribly ugly, voice acting over repeated to death, game mechanics simplified and to my taste it all felt a bitThe problem of Oblivion was that it had to follow up to the absolute masterpiece that was previous chapter in TES series - Morrowind. Compared to that, it's true that Oblivion felt quite a bit weaker, locations were a bit too monotonous, the interface a bit too consolized, faces terribly ugly, voice acting over repeated to death, game mechanics simplified and to my taste it all felt a bit too much like a kiddie fairytale sometimes. BUT... Oblivion was still capable to do what all the TES chapters do so well, immerse you in the world, make you forget the real one and let you enjoy the fantasy experience for hundreds of hours. While I wasn't a big fan of the leveling system where the enemies were leveling up along with you, it kept the challenge on par until the very end, also the economics and money seemed to be the best balanced from TES series, meaning you won't usually become a millionaire in a few days, but most importantly, Oblivion had imo arguably the best quest lines in TES series and that's a huge plus. Yes, the main quest with oblivion gates was terribly annoying and it made me skip it and run through them eventually, but the Mages Guild quests, Thieves Guild and especially Dark Brotherhood were just fantastic. This was also the first TES game where I was fully enjoying myself as a vampire. DLC's were ok, Knights Of The Nine being a nice big quest nicely implemented into the main game and Shivering Isles providing you the experience of something a bit different and a bit trippy. While I can't go for the full score here because of the shortcomings, Oblivion is still an excellent game and it would be a big mistake to miss out on this. 9/10… Expand
  44. TomR
    Dec 13, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my favorite games as a kid.
    I loved this masterpiece and it introduced me to the Elder Scrolls, like it was godlike.
    The thing I loved the most was the grand arena as it was fun and a little challenging.
    And The thing that made me laugh and a little annoyed was "the annoying fan" who followed you everywhere you went.
    But I also loved being a vampire, and the mods.
    If you want to try the Elder Scrolls, I would strongly recommend trying this masterpiece as an introduction.    … Expand
  45. Richardvennberg
    Jan 25, 2014
    10
    The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion is the best game i have ever played in my entire life. Skyrim does not even come close. Every character in this game has their own personality and every quest feels worthwhile to do. All the guilds has interesting stories that keeps you playing for way longer then you planned. It does not matter if you are inside a dark dungeon or in the deep forests, the gameThe Elder Scrolls: Oblivion is the best game i have ever played in my entire life. Skyrim does not even come close. Every character in this game has their own personality and every quest feels worthwhile to do. All the guilds has interesting stories that keeps you playing for way longer then you planned. It does not matter if you are inside a dark dungeon or in the deep forests, the game is still colourful and epic, compared to Skyrims 10 shades of gray and no other colors in the game.

    If you have not played this game and you like games with strong stories and RPG, buy it... NOW. You can get it for as cheap as 5 bucks these days.    … Expand
  46. smahlt
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    As worthy a followup to Morrowind as Bethesda could probably accomplish. It's not perfect, but it's good.
  47. Crewdroog
    May 5, 2014
    9
    This is, by far, one of my favorite games of all time. It was my first sandbox, and for that it holds a special place in my heart. That being said, here is a review without rose tinted glasses:

    TL; DR: Main story sucks hard, everything else makes up for it. Cons: The main story BLOWS. I mean it is awful, awful. I literally play enough to get the free horse and do everything    This is, by far, one of my favorite games of all time. It was my first sandbox, and for that it holds a special place in my heart. That being said, here is a review without rose tinted glasses:

    TL; DR: Main story sucks hard, everything else makes up for it.

    Cons:
    The main story BLOWS. I mean it is awful, awful. I literally play enough to get the free horse and do everything else. And once you start, the oblivion gates just keep piling up and piling up, which would be fine if there was any variety to them, but there isn't. They do have good loot though...

    Loot: meh. I love loot. love it, love it, love it. It isn't in this game.

    Fighting: pretty much point and click, click, click, click. Not much brain used here.

    Pros:
    Music: amazing!

    Fighting: wah? you just said it was bad. Yes, unless using a bow. The bow actually takes into account gravity and distance!!!

    Quests: super fun, except for the main one. Daedric quests are the best, oh those funny meddling gods!

    Atmosphere/graphics: for the time pretty good. The immersion level is fantastic.

    NPCs: most amazing part of this game. Every single NPC you see has their own unique routine. Every freakin' one. Yes, they have similar voices, but come on, for the time this was unheard of. It is this factor that truly makes this game a total immersion.

    Guilds: Love 'em. There is a guild for everyone: fighting, magic, murder, mayhem. The world is your oyster!

    Monsters: i've read a few reviews and this is a sore spot. People are angry monsters level with you. How is this even an isssue???? Why play a game if it is super easy and you can just run around and one shot things? Go play Wii cooking games if this is a problem for you. Seriously. There is a Barbie game for that console too I think. Go, have fun.

    Play this game, especially if you liked either Skyrim or Morrowind. The three build on each other so well.    … Expand
  48. Tomle1202
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
    Featuring some of the series' best quests, Oblivion beautifully captures the adventurous spirit of its fantasy setting.
  49. GamerK1
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Fun, a great variety of dungeons, caves towns etc to explore, some of the guild missions are fantastic, there's a lot of variety. I've played Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim and Oblivion is just more fun than the other 2, I enjoyed the dungeon crawling more and there seemed to be more other-worldy realms. No keyboard problems, not a 'bad port' in any way at all. The only criticism I mightFun, a great variety of dungeons, caves towns etc to explore, some of the guild missions are fantastic, there's a lot of variety. I've played Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim and Oblivion is just more fun than the other 2, I enjoyed the dungeon crawling more and there seemed to be more other-worldy realms. No keyboard problems, not a 'bad port' in any way at all. The only criticism I might have is that my character became invincible, but that could be fixed with mods though. There are a huge amount of mods of all kinds.… Expand
  50. GregRog
    Aug 8, 2014
    9
    The game lacked a little bit of climate from Morrowind, but the graphics were a huge improvement, the journal is finally readable, the map is really epic, and the game has a little Lord of the Rings feel to it.
    And you can actually feel the tension building when you see all of those Oblivion gates opening in greater and greater numbers everywhere on the map.
  51. 00-z3N
    Nov 25, 2017
    8
    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    Score/Nota: 8.3/10 Oblivion is the first experience that I finish in terms of the Elder Scrolls series, which is why I have several things to emphasize, and that is a game with a fairly good magnitude, both in options when it comes to personalizing our character, as well as a good portion of explorable territory with hundreds of side missions. You    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    Score/Nota: 8.3/10

    Oblivion is the first experience that I finish in terms of the Elder Scrolls series, which is why I have several things to emphasize, and that is a game with a fairly good magnitude, both in options when it comes to personalizing our character, as well as a good portion of explorable territory with hundreds of side missions. You might think it's a complete game in all its facets, but it's not like that. In terms of history, although the game invites you to enter your world, it does not end correctly, as this is quite cliche with too many pretentious monologues, literally a festival of nerd terminologies that eventually There is a difference between choosing one or another race, even at the sound level it ends up looking like a copy-paste of any medieval film. Technically the game is up to what was expected at the time and although it has aged quite badly, it is still quite satisfactory at its maximum power, as well as the control that is very good.

    The strength of this game is without a doubt the re-playability offered by its secondary missions, since despite being repetitive does not mean that it is not good, on the contrary, they are sufficiently addictive to keep you stuck for quite some time. 8.3/10

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    Oblivion es la primera experiencia que termino en cuanto a la saga Elder Scrolls se refiere, por lo cual tengo varias cosas en las que hacer hincapié, y es que es un juego con un magnitud bastante buena, tanto en opciones a la hora de personalizar a nuestro personaje, así como un buena porción de territorio explorable con cientos de misiones secundarias. Se podría pensar que es un juego completo en todas sus facetas, mas no es así. En términos de historia, a pesar que el juego te invita a que te adentres en su mundo, no termina de cuadrar de manera correcta, ya que este es bastante cliché con demasiados monólogos pretenciosos, literalmente un festival de terminologías nerd que a la larga poca diferencia hay entre elegir una u otra raza, incluso a nivel sonoro termina pareciendo un calco de cualquier película medieval. Técnicamente el juego está a la altura de lo que se esperaba en su época y aunque ha envejecido bastante mal, todavía resulta bastante satisfactorio en su máxima potencia, así como el control que es muy bueno.

    Lo fuerte de este juego es sin duda la re-jugabilidad que ofrecen sus misiones secundarias, ya que a pesar de ser repetitivas no quiere decir que no sea buenas, al contrario, son lo suficientemente adictivas para mantenerte pegado durante bastante tiempo. 8.3/10    … Expand
  52. philb74
    Mar 15, 2018
    9
    I played this game having enjoyed Morrowind and expectations were high. I was hooked from the get go and noticed immediately the improvement in dialogue and gameplay. The story is by far the best out of all the elder scrolls games. The guilds are fantastic especially the mages guild and dark brotherhood. One thing that always infuriated me was how in order to level up with max pointsI played this game having enjoyed Morrowind and expectations were high. I was hooked from the get go and noticed immediately the improvement in dialogue and gameplay. The story is by far the best out of all the elder scrolls games. The guilds are fantastic especially the mages guild and dark brotherhood. One thing that always infuriated me was how in order to level up with max points to spend, you had to carefully monitor how many point you had gained in the areas where you wanted to boost your stats. I ended up making an excel spreadsheet to track my progress! Aside from that though the game is great. The gameplay is excellent and as with other ES games you can become good at everything, although if you want to cast high level spells you will need a fair bit of magicka. Both dlc's are well worth it also. Totally engaging title.… Expand
  53. EHansen14
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    An absolute classic, fantastic RPG. Runs better on my 5 year old Lenovo laptop than the Ps3/360 version I use to have.
  54. Inheritance92
    Dec 8, 2016
    8
    Oblivion is a vast improvement over the Morrowind. The world became more colorful and dynamic, the combat became reactive and not an RNG snoozefest of its predecessor. The attributes (Strength, Dexterity, Charisma, etc.) are more meaningful, as they cannot be trivially raised to the cap. The skills are now not just for giving a % chance, they give tangible benefits and can even open theOblivion is a vast improvement over the Morrowind. The world became more colorful and dynamic, the combat became reactive and not an RNG snoozefest of its predecessor. The attributes (Strength, Dexterity, Charisma, etc.) are more meaningful, as they cannot be trivially raised to the cap. The skills are now not just for giving a % chance, they give tangible benefits and can even open the whole new strategies of gameplay. Magic specialties are now actually playable, and magic is even deeper and funnier to use. The dialog experience is better, as NPCs have their own personalities now. The quests became more dynamic, complex, and interactive. NPCs are no longer static, they have their behaviors and can interact with each other. Oblivion allows better modifications, with custom scripting and animations.
    Annoying Morrowind aspects like mod conflicts and incompatible localized versions are gone. Each mod exists in its own namespace now.
    The negative aspects of the game are badly made mob scaling making them undesirably difficult and limited face customization available by default. The voice acting budget looks significantly cut, and you can hear same actors spanning several races.    … Expand
  55. Cmmcfreire
    May 12, 2020
    9
    Story - 8/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics - 9/10 (for the time)
    Soundtrack - 10/10
    Levels - 9/10
    Replay value - 9/10
  56. TheDiabolic
    Feb 16, 2016
    8
    Character dialogues are sub-par, the game doesn't live up to Morrowind or Skyrim, has an insane amount of bugs especially in the thieves guild quest line (some are drastic) and has a bad leveling system. Despite it's flaws I did enjoy various quests, loved the creativity, enjoyed the plot and overall enjoyed the game for the most part. Improved combat is featured in oblivion yet the worldCharacter dialogues are sub-par, the game doesn't live up to Morrowind or Skyrim, has an insane amount of bugs especially in the thieves guild quest line (some are drastic) and has a bad leveling system. Despite it's flaws I did enjoy various quests, loved the creativity, enjoyed the plot and overall enjoyed the game for the most part. Improved combat is featured in oblivion yet the world is much smaller and overall does not deserve any higher than 8 but no lower than 7.… Expand
  57. Cougargames
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    One of my top 5 best games of all time maily for nostalgic reasons but by far an incredible world beutiful green forests and a great world to explore, great sidequests (dark brotherhood, shivering isles the arena etc), You can create an endless supply of spells, You can find shoes that can make you walk on water interesting npcs one of the best soundtracks ever made. And yes i know theOne of my top 5 best games of all time maily for nostalgic reasons but by far an incredible world beutiful green forests and a great world to explore, great sidequests (dark brotherhood, shivering isles the arena etc), You can create an endless supply of spells, You can find shoes that can make you walk on water interesting npcs one of the best soundtracks ever made. And yes i know the game can be funny but if you can overlook that then you have an incredible world at your hands.… Expand
  58. ChrissyBoy6661
    Oct 5, 2016
    10
    Truly one of the best games of all time (Or at least my favorite) even a decade after it's release date.
    Brings back so many nostalgic memories, everything ties together so well & the music can be separated from the game and still stand on it's own two legs.
  59. Seafox89
    Jun 12, 2016
    10
    Easily one of the best RPG games ever made. This incredible followup to Morrowind carries the same soul of the game while fixing many of the issues that Morrowind was often criticized for. Horses, fast travel, better merchant and leveling systems, better visuals, pretty much everything is much improved. Oblivion boasts a great story, gorgeous map to explore, seemingly endless amounts ofEasily one of the best RPG games ever made. This incredible followup to Morrowind carries the same soul of the game while fixing many of the issues that Morrowind was often criticized for. Horses, fast travel, better merchant and leveling systems, better visuals, pretty much everything is much improved. Oblivion boasts a great story, gorgeous map to explore, seemingly endless amounts of fun and quirky side-quests, excellent main quest and add-on material (looking at you Shivering Isles), and fantastic music. There are a handful of known bugs that can be fixed with the free "Unofficial Oblivion Patch" found online.… Expand
  60. gautamkumar633
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Oblivion was my first elder scrolls game. The graphics and open-world gameplay was quite great for its time.
  61. CasperWenneke
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    This is one of my favorite games of all time, it is indeed a spectacular game with so much content. This is a solid 10/10 from me, the fantasy aspects in Oblivion are top notch and you can really be who you want to be. except that you can't skip the main quest line, but that is not important. Create who you want to be, make them wear what you want them to wear, alter they're appearanceThis is one of my favorite games of all time, it is indeed a spectacular game with so much content. This is a solid 10/10 from me, the fantasy aspects in Oblivion are top notch and you can really be who you want to be. except that you can't skip the main quest line, but that is not important. Create who you want to be, make them wear what you want them to wear, alter they're appearance exactly how to want them to look like. There are so many options it's incredible. You can become a spell caster and create your own spells or a fierce warrior wielding a giant axe and heavy armor. The freedom is "almost" endless. I recommend this game to RPG lovers and people who just love to customize and explore in general. And of course since this is a Bethesda title, expect some bugs.… Expand
  62. Knightsabez
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. I could probably type around 20 pages of reasons i love this game, but I'll try to keep it short.
    I feel like I have to play Skyrim again, since it's been a while since my last playthrough, before I say this. But I think I may like Oblivion more than Skyrim. This is the second elderscrolls game i play, and it's like any other. Freedom, amazing world, you know. I    This game is amazing. I could probably type around 20 pages of reasons i love this game, but I'll try to keep it short.
    I feel like I have to play Skyrim again, since it's been a while since my last playthrough, before I say this. But I think I may like Oblivion more than Skyrim. This is the second elderscrolls game i play, and it's like any other. Freedom, amazing world, you know. I spent around 150 hours in this game, and I did not start the main story untill I had played 80 hours, just exploring, joining guilds, making money, buying houses. If you have played Oblivion, you know what I'm talking about.

    Nevermind that it's older than Skyrim, it's a really good game. Like, really good. 10/10    … Expand
  63. RagingPoet
    Nov 30, 2017
    8
    8.5 out of 10
    Oblivion got the best guild and side quests in all of the Elder scrolls series and Dark Brotherhood questline is probably one of the best in all RPGs period. But stupid level scaling of enemies takes a lot of fun the gameplay. Visuals looked amazing when it came out, not so much now.
  64. Glacialangel
    Feb 11, 2018
    9
    A well-written(if somewhat cliche) story coupled with a simple combat system and fun side quests makes for a blissful experience of over 1000 lost hours of life. The beautiful and colorful art style make for a breath of fresh air that comes across as a true fantasy setting, along with the well-written characters that give the world meaning. The dialogue system is a little wonky(some findA well-written(if somewhat cliche) story coupled with a simple combat system and fun side quests makes for a blissful experience of over 1000 lost hours of life. The beautiful and colorful art style make for a breath of fresh air that comes across as a true fantasy setting, along with the well-written characters that give the world meaning. The dialogue system is a little wonky(some find the camera angle unsettling and immersion-shattering, though I had no such issue), and combat can be deceptively simple(for the most part, a good sword and shield will carry you through the game if you're combat-oriented), but even these nitpicks cannot detract from what is a true fantasy experience that cannot be matched.… Expand
  65. Falcone
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    My first game in TES Universe and the most favorite game :3 I love this game much more than Skyrim but never played in Morrowind.
    I never forget you Oblivion!
  66. skyrimfan213
    Apr 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the elder scrolls 4 oblivion is the forth mainline game in the popular elder scrolls series it was developed by Bethesda game studies it was released in 2006 for the xbox 360 Microsoft windows and the ps3 this will be reviewed on pc so the games plot is about the emperor of the empire being assassinated by a cult named the mythic dawn but before he dies he hands you the amulet of kings and then the game just says go do whatever you want to do and it aint lying you can do anything want to go join the fighters guild then go to the fighters guild and join then makes some money and then buy a house or go join the mages guild and make spells want to follow the story go follow the story so the story is amazing with In depth lore and the gameplay is just as amazing with a good leveling system and combat making ur blood pumping anyway the game is worth a buy so go buy it on gog and or steam… Expand
  67. Luka1998010
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    BEST OPEN WORLD RPG EVER MADE!
    +The world
    +Weapons
    +Factions
    +Character customization
    +Classes
  68. BananoXtreme
    May 7, 2018
    10
    Una obra maestra. El mejor de la saga en mi opinion. Empiezas el juego pudiendo crear tu personaje, con varias razas a elegir, ademas de sexo, nombre, etc...
    Tu personaje es completamente personalizable, ya que debes elegir una clase que se adapte a tu forma de jugar, incluso puedes crear una con las habilidades que mas te gusten, que no son pocas: mano a mano, cuchilla, despunte,    Una obra maestra. El mejor de la saga en mi opinion. Empiezas el juego pudiendo crear tu personaje, con varias razas a elegir, ademas de sexo, nombre, etc...
    Tu personaje es completamente personalizable, ya que debes elegir una clase que se adapte a tu forma de jugar, incluso puedes crear una con las habilidades que mas te gusten, que no son pocas: mano a mano, cuchilla, despunte, bloqueo, tirador, mercantil, discreción, robo, magia de destrucción, de ilusion, alteración, conjuración, misticismo, entre muchisimas otras habilidades que puedes mejorar y perfeccionar. El juego relata la Crisis de Oblivion, en que el emperador Uriel Septim ha muerto y no hay heredero, y solo tu puedes cerrar los portones de Oblivion que llevan a los planos infernales y malévolos de los daedra y el principe de la destrucción, Mehrunes Dagon.
    Asi pues, deberás explorar un inmenso mundo lleno de vida, enmigos lugares, ciudades y miles de personajes con su propia rutina, dialogos en que tu tomas partido y misiones en que ayudarles, todo esto con una inteligencia artificial increíble aun a día de hoy. Los lugares (cuevas, mazmorras, castillos, planos de Oblivion...) cuentan con un diseño y colocación de enemigos sublime, en que siempre estaras en tensión. Los gráficos de los escenarios son muy bonitos, aunque si es cierto en cuanto a los personajes no nordicos, bretones e imperiales los rostros son un poco feos en ocasiones. La música es muy buena y de una grata composición orquestral de épica y fantasia. Toda decisión que realices influye en el juego, y a la rutina de los personajes. Puedes unirte a distintos gremios como el de magos, el de los ladrones el de los luchadores para poner a prueba tus habilidades junto a otros que, como tu, aspiran a ser que el mejor.
    La cantidad de items, armas, hechizos, bastones magicos, alimentos, armaduras y vestimentas que puedas encontrar son casi ilimitadas, ademas de que puedes encantarlas para que tengan mejores efectos al llevarlas puestas o atacar con diversas armas, pudiendo incluso editar su nombre. Puedes trabajar en la alquimia y crear pociones con las diversas plantas y hojas que recojas, pudiendo crear combinaciones unicas debido al alto numero de ingredientes esparcidos por el mundo. Es un juego maravilloso y unico que no debes dudar en jugar, una cantidad de horas practicamente ilimitada, docenas de habilidades que mejorar, items que conseguir, gente con que hablar, enmigos que eliminar y misiones que cumplir, todo esto en una trama aplastante llena de magia, fantasía y un mundo lleno de vida. Tambien hay dos expansiones llamadas Knight of the Nines, en que haces frente a un malvado caballero a petición de los dioses, y Shivering Isles, en que te encuentras en las Islas de la Locura para servir a Lord Sheogorat (principe daedrico de la locura) y ayudar a su reino, divido en Demencia y Mania.    … Expand
  69. CynicalFurry
    Dec 26, 2019
    9
    Graphics dont age well, The AI are a tad.. dumb, the voice acting can sometimes be off, but the RPG elements, story, and lure make up for those take-aways completely. This is a game that brings you in and lets you experience its fantastically crafted world without resistance or restraint. Its interesting, its inviting, and its definitely fun. I really dont know what more i could ask.
  70. Bathie
    Aug 9, 2018
    10
    The magnum opus of the Elder Scroll series in my opinion. The other entries do have some things that are better than Oblivion but I think Oblivion really hit the nail on the head in terms of creating a game that was both easily accessible and complicated for more hardcore RPG fans. I have probably "finished" this game around 10 or so times since it was released. The main story isThe magnum opus of the Elder Scroll series in my opinion. The other entries do have some things that are better than Oblivion but I think Oblivion really hit the nail on the head in terms of creating a game that was both easily accessible and complicated for more hardcore RPG fans. I have probably "finished" this game around 10 or so times since it was released. The main story is enthralling and brilliantly voice acted while stilling having a wealth of different options for a more free form role playing experience.
    I would also suggest picking up the expansions, especially Shivering Isles as I think it is probably one of the best additional content I have ever played in a game. Overall 10/10 and would recommend to anyone, even those that aren't into video games in general    … Expand
  71. Daggerrim
    Aug 16, 2018
    8
    Good Game. A Big Open World To Explore With Tons of Side Quests, An Amazing Story And Even Though It's Not As Good As Elder Scrolls Skyrim It's A Great Game.
  72. ShadowFlade
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    Played it at least 5 times, each time have gotten unique experience,back then it was perfect
  73. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    9
    A phenomenal and revolutionary fantasy rpg game that may not be considered good to those who have yet to play it, but at release it was amazing. If you have not yet played Skyrim, give this a try first or else you may not be able to get past the bad graphics and clunky combat.
  74. roflmonkey
    Aug 8, 2022
    9
    This game was truly epic when it came out.
    The new engine was great and ran well. (still a lot of bugs, but better then what came after)
    The feeling of Oblivion is something else. Chill music, lots of green and colorful vegetation and a fantasy like menu system. Everything is voice acted which seems pretty normal now, but was pretty insane back in the day. It's a great game to just    This game was truly epic when it came out.
    The new engine was great and ran well. (still a lot of bugs, but better then what came after)
    The feeling of Oblivion is something else.
    Chill music, lots of green and colorful vegetation and a fantasy like menu system.
    Everything is voice acted which seems pretty normal now, but was pretty insane back in the day.
    It's a great game to just walk to some arrow and find fun stuff along the way.

    Optimizing your gameplay for the leveling system was kind of hell though.    … Expand
  75. TCA
    Dec 2, 2018
    10
    Perfect rpg. Everything i ever wanted from rpg. Original quests, Captivating storyline, and this wierd feeling that you get when you boot it up. That just makes you want to play it forever. Better than Skyrim.
  76. infin1ty92
    Feb 15, 2019
    9
    Oh the graphics, they were so great. Main story was at times a bit repetitive, but some of the sideline quests (esp. thieves guild and the dark brotherhood) were amazing. Bugs were not really annoying, just funny. A great game, perhaps the best elder scrolls in my opinion. Playing it today in 2019, it feels very, very dated, but that wont affect my review.
  77. bobpotato
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    This is the best Game from Bethesda. It's a Masterpiece. The quests are perfect, the story is unbelivable good and the world is very nice. The only bad thing are the Oblivion gates. They are every time nearly the same and are not fit well in, in the game design and the world.
  78. Tilt1k
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Thats my childhood right there. I remember how i got scared of everything and those bugs are just AWESOME. (Bugs in Oblivion are an actual enjoyable part of the game, if you dont like them you know nothing about Oblivion :)
  79. KaptnRozz
    Feb 1, 2019
    10
    By far,it's the best game i've ever played in my entire life,nice graphics,awesome story and lore,fun and addicting,incredible quests and side-quests,unique character,you can be whatever you want,you can choose the race you want,the class you want,you are free to do whatever you want,it's almost a perfect game!
  80. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    8
    Has all the good stuff about elder scrolls games.
    Suffers from
    - Bugs
    - Bad Voice acting
    - Bad story (closing gates is repetitive)
    - Bad combat

    Overall one of the great games.
    Everything else is good

    8.5/10
  81. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
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  82. KrauserFear
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    Here is my greatest honour for this game
    ✰ Diamond oscar of the year ✓
    ✰ Golden oscar of the year ✓ ✰ Legendary oscar of the year ✓ ✰ Game of the year ✓ ✰ Game of the generation ✓ ✰ Legendarypiece ✓ ✰ One of the best open world game I ever played ✓ ✰ Superior Graphics for it's time ✓ ✰ One of the best gfx game I ever played 10/10 ✓ ✰ Dlc is good ✓ ✰ shivering isles it's a game    Here is my greatest honour for this game
    ✰ Diamond oscar of the year ✓
    ✰ Golden oscar of the year ✓
    ✰ Legendary oscar of the year ✓
    ✰ Game of the year ✓
    ✰ Game of the generation ✓
    ✰ Legendarypiece ✓
    ✰ One of the best open world game I ever played ✓
    ✰ Superior Graphics for it's time ✓
    ✰ One of the best gfx game I ever played 10/10 ✓
    ✰ Dlc is good ✓
    ✰ shivering isles it's a game not dlc ✓
    ✰ 4x size than fallout 3 pretty much bigger than all gta game without gta v ✓
    ✰ Became my favourite game side by side with fallout 3 didn't expect that ✓
    ✰ Emotionally thank you bethesda include legendary todd howard himself ✓

    Here is my daedra honour for this game
    ✰ Hey,Todd.Why so many bugs in this game?
    ✰ Some serious bugs can destroy your whole save data file or journey
    ✰ For the bugs I couldn't finish gray fox quest
    ✰ You must play this game in ultra gfx settings
    ✰ bugs,bugs,bugs

    I finished this game today and I am super shock it took 438 hour to complete the game I couldn't finish this game 100% and have to ignore reading all the book or note if someone 100% complete this game it will took 1000+ hour this game is massive must play title for long time and didn't expect that it's way better than fallout 3 much more resource way bigger much much much so I may play this game one more time I am very afraid it was laggy ah in ultra settings ah it was 2006 game I am huge bethesda fan even than todd howard himself they are better than valve but bugs killed the game this game is a flagship game just like witcher 3 in 2015 back then 2006 it was flagship game and I really felt emotional ;( a big journey finally come to end I don't really like old era type of game I like futuristic sci fi cyberpunk theme game like fallout 3 but this is the only game that make me happy even in old era this game is so cheap and giving you a huge time of gameplay thanks bethesda thanks again plz forgive me giving bad review in morrowind and take my money make morrowind remake or fallout 3 remake plus I was lvl 26 in this game umbra sword was my favourite plus ebony armor THANK YOU ;)    … Expand
  83. Cz3rw0ny
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    10/10 - one of the best, most entertaining RPGs ever created. The graphics, plot and ability to do so much is still very fun.
  84. Lighty
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Beautiful environment and atmosphere, great story, filled with care and personality, charming, great gameplay, fun combat, amazing exploration. A must play masterpiece of a game, if you ask me. It is also my favourite game of all time.
  85. zbysiek123456
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    Very good game. Maybe the story is not fantastic as in Morrowind and level scaling provide to various situations but this is still TES! Many mods, many guilds, many hours, wonderful world.
  86. Kramnekit
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Отличная игра для своего времени. конечно не без проблем, одной из которых является боевая система. Но это не особо портит впечатление.
  87. QuintusSert
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    My favourite game ever. The graphics and clunky AI is what gives this game characterics and makes it memorable and I honestly feel bad for the people that can't see the beautiful universe, quests and lore behind it. No game's world has ever fascinated me as much as this one.
  88. oysteims
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    Recently re-played this game, and although it is as janky and weird as it always has been, this is still one of my all-time favourite first-person role-playing games, and probably the only game I have replayed as much as this. Coupled with The Shivering Isles expansion this game is just unbeatable. Would I recommend this game to someone who has never played Oblivion before? Probably not.
  89. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    One of the best RPGs after Morrowind.
    Back then visuals in this game was outstanding !! Story also good but not a masterpiece :)
  90. EscoMb
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece! For it’s time this game has a lot to offer, character customisation, different play styles. I definitely recommend this game to anyone who hasn’t played it.
  91. C_Krasdyr
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    1 2 1 0, b e s t g a m e o f t h e 1 5 7 6 y e a r * * * * * *
  92. GraysonUA
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    Ну з мінусів: надоїдливі ворота Облівіона та бездушно згенерована карта. Але є велиці плюси - це куча можливостей, цікаві сюжети, атмосферна музика, пристойна картинка.
  93. YTpetergamer965
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s definitely more streamlined than Morrowind and has a decent storyline. Though I would say that you should probably focus more on the side quest as they are a lot more interesting.… Expand
  94. nightstroller
    May 2, 2020
    10
    The game engine is FAR from perfect, and the developers in their current state are a bit of a toss-up, but this game right here defined and set the bar for RPGs to come after. I have played a bit of morrowind and of course skyrim, but to this day, no other game can do for me what Oblivion did. Just wow. This game is bethesda's eternal shining jewel, best Elder Scrolls experience imo (atThe game engine is FAR from perfect, and the developers in their current state are a bit of a toss-up, but this game right here defined and set the bar for RPGs to come after. I have played a bit of morrowind and of course skyrim, but to this day, no other game can do for me what Oblivion did. Just wow. This game is bethesda's eternal shining jewel, best Elder Scrolls experience imo (at least until TES VI, if that's better than of course this statement doesn't stand, but idk... seems like there's a number of ways TES VI can flop given the expectation and hype).

    This is the game for the hardcore crowd, the D&Ders, the PFers. TES V Skyrim while nice, is a watered down RPG made to appeal to the masses. Let's hope for VI that they'll give us another diamond of an RPG.

    The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion
    Gameplay Enjoyability (0 - worst, 10 - best)

    Story - 10
    Lore - 10
    Character Creation - 10 (customizing appearance and physical attributes isn't so great, especially compared to TES V, but it has class customization, letting you define your own unique class)

    Looting/equipment finding - 10
    Questing/variety - 10
    Combat - 7
    Side quests/activities - 10
    Music/soundtrack - 10
    Visuals - 5* (at the time of release it was probably like an 8)

    Another side note I found the voice acting to be decent and often hilarious (in a good way). Sure it's limited in the amount of different/unique voice actors they used, but to this day I'll never forget certain character's lines and the quality/timbre of their voices. (STOP RIGHT THERE, CRIMINAL SCUM!)    … Expand
  95. Zeoz
    Jun 16, 2020
    9
    Oblivion is awesome! I spent 145 hours to finish everything (GOTY version w/ all DLCs). The magic system could be a lot better like Morrowind, but I enjoyed the battle system... even though the LVL System isn't too good in my opinion, every enemy turn a lot stronger when you reach a good level. The game has it bugs but isn't a problem at all, if you want to play Oblivion just don't beOblivion is awesome! I spent 145 hours to finish everything (GOTY version w/ all DLCs). The magic system could be a lot better like Morrowind, but I enjoyed the battle system... even though the LVL System isn't too good in my opinion, every enemy turn a lot stronger when you reach a good level. The game has it bugs but isn't a problem at all, if you want to play Oblivion just don't be afraid to do every Secondary Quests you find, they're pretty cool and will give you some useful items. And if you can, try to use mods to fix somethings, like patches or leveling systems. The game is good but can be a lot better with them!… Expand
  96. Blujus
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    "Hahaha! You move like a pregnant cow!" "I used to be an adventurer like you, until I took an arrow to the knee" "I used to be a dog. I got better. Not a better dog, though. I'm a terrible dog now. Tommorow.... Who knows? Ravel may know. Talk to him."
  97. elijahlape
    May 3, 2022
    9
    Fascinatingly wonderful adventure, great RPG overall, classic Bethesda at times buggy experience that to some extent is a part of their games already. Highly recommend.
  98. SeyeerGame
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    Well, let's start with the cons:
    1) Horrible, boring and monotonous dungeons.
    2) RPG elements are present in the form of stubs 3) The world is pretty monotonous, but very beautiful 4) Fighting is better than in Morrowind, but still needs some work. I can't say that I didn't like the game, I really like the additions and factions in this game, they are made at their best here. Because    Well, let's start with the cons:
    1) Horrible, boring and monotonous dungeons.
    2) RPG elements are present in the form of stubs
    3) The world is pretty monotonous, but very beautiful
    4) Fighting is better than in Morrowind, but still needs some work.
    I can't say that I didn't like the game, I really like the additions and factions in this game, they are made at their best here. Because of what the game is cool and I can't give 0 points

    Что ж, начнем с минусов:
    1) Ужасные, скучные и однообразные подземелья.
    2) Элементы РПГ присутствуют в виде огрызков
    3) Мир довольно однообразный, но очень красивый
    4) Драки лучше, чем в Морровинде, но все же нужно немного поработать.
    Не могу сказать, что игра мне не понравилась, мне очень нравятся дополнения и фракции в этой игре, они здесь сделаны в лучшем виде. За что игра классная и 0 баллов поставить не могу    … Expand
  99. cezar88augusto
    Mar 11, 2022
    8
    After reading many reviews about Oblivion and its expansion, I took courage and I decided to buy the game. Many people said that the Oblivion was the best version of the Elder Scrolls.

    So here I am to analyze the game. So I'll do a simple analyze and thinking at the time it was released. In my opinion, according to the time It was released, it must have being one of the best game! In    After reading many reviews about Oblivion and its expansion, I took courage and I decided to buy the game. Many people said that the Oblivion was the best version of the Elder Scrolls.

    So here I am to analyze the game. So I'll do a simple analyze and thinking at the time it was released.

    In my opinion, according to the time It was released, it must have being one of the best game! In 2006 there was not game like that. The history is simple, the map is big and there is a great quantity of character that can be customized. Also, There's a variety of side quest. I confess that I focused in main quest and I finished it with 20 hours.

    Despite of the game have being release 16 years ago, there are two defects that prejudice the gameplay :

    I consider the map horrible: it is not possible to see the whole map, you must have to move the regions with the mouse and you can not maximize the map.

    Sometimes the game closes down suddenly. How it is an old game, you can just launch the game quickly, but it is boring. It did not happen many times.

    I can not say that game physics is a defect, but over the time I played games with wonderful graphics and physics. So, I advise who wants to play The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion with opened mind.

    Comparing Oblivion and Skyrim, In my opinion, Skyrim is absurdly better in all aspects: graphics, history, gameplay, physics, character customization, immersion and so on, but considering the time Oblivion was released I guess it was more innovative game.    … Expand
  100. Pausenbrotdieb
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best if not even the best game I've ever played. With a beautiful world to explore, one of the best soundtracks in video game history and an unmatched charme, this game will suck you into it's world, shape you and give you one of the greatest experiences you will ever come across in a video game.
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#1 Best PC Game of 2006
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    It’s just so damned big. That’s what you’ll say after playing Oblivion for more than an hour. Or, for that matter, 50 hours.
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  2. Game Over Online
    96
    Oblivion is by far the closest I have come to playing D&D Sunday afternoons with my friends (yes, I did that, though I’m on medication now), all wrapped up in a stunning package with tens of thousands of lines of spoken dialog and good music.
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  3. Quandary
    100
    I honestly have to say that I am in favour of most of the changes and I think Oblivion is an awesome achievement from Bethesda.
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