The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3846 Ratings

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  1. JakubTyszko
    Feb 14, 2021
    4
    The game looks very interesting but as soon as you play you get disappointed over and over until you die inside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. Dom007
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    Yes it can be a buggy mess at times as with every Bethesda game but this one has a special atmosphere about it that makes the world feel special. It offers plenty of things to do such as dlc expansions, side quests and finding special weapons. It's a little meh in the combat department but is far from bad thanks to the many weapons and magic you can use to kill enemies. It's story wasYes it can be a buggy mess at times as with every Bethesda game but this one has a special atmosphere about it that makes the world feel special. It offers plenty of things to do such as dlc expansions, side quests and finding special weapons. It's a little meh in the combat department but is far from bad thanks to the many weapons and magic you can use to kill enemies. It's story was interesting but could have been longer with a more satisfying ending like morrowind for example this is what overall takes the game down to a 9/10 for me.… Expand
  5. Orvist
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Недавно решил перепройти, и убедился, что tes4 - отличная игра, которая прошла проверку временем.
  6. 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
  7. FatMonkey12
    Sep 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing so amazing that if you have to sell a kidney... actually if you have to sell both kidneys and your liver DO IT!!

    This is the checklist for quality

    BEAUTIFUL GRAPHICS: Check
    THE ABILITY TO MAKE IT RAIN DOWN FLAMING DOGS: Check
    Fun: Check
    Murder: Check
    Molag Bal: Check
    Thicc Mehrunes Dagon invadiing the WORLD: Check
    A man named Martin who smiles at literraly nothing: DOUBLE CHECK
    The Poop Emoji from the emoji movie: Check as well (he voices the empror at the begining)

    THANKS BETHESDA!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!! CONTINUE BEING GREAT!!!!    … Expand
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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."
  11. ViperITB
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    Unbelievable disappointment after brilliant Morrowind. Plot written by guys who created last two seasons of GoT, animations and graphics ugly and unrealistic, gameplay boring as hell. You know where is the escape route from your prison? Under your bed, in the cell you had spent months in. And this is just the beginning of the game, it gets worse over time. If you never played Oblivion -Unbelievable disappointment after brilliant Morrowind. Plot written by guys who created last two seasons of GoT, animations and graphics ugly and unrealistic, gameplay boring as hell. You know where is the escape route from your prison? Under your bed, in the cell you had spent months in. And this is just the beginning of the game, it gets worse over time. If you never played Oblivion - skip it and go straight to Skyrim, you'll save yourself lot of time and frustration.… Expand
  12. 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 * * * * * *
  13. 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.
  14. 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!
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. T-Babyboi
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    There is no such thing as a perfect game, idk if its the nostalgia, or part of a group of artists souls left in this game that make it so good. The sometimes awkward dialogue that manages to hit on a perfect comedic note every time, the ambient music, older yet still very immersive graphics.
    Oblivion is one of those games that hits the mark in all the right ways for me, when a new era    There is no such thing as a perfect game, idk if its the nostalgia, or part of a group of artists souls left in this game that make it so good. The sometimes awkward dialogue that manages to hit on a perfect comedic note every time, the ambient music, older yet still very immersive graphics.
    Oblivion is one of those games that hits the mark in all the right ways for me, when a new era game lets me down to the point of pure depression, Oblivion still manages to kindle a flame as a reminder of what a truly good game is. Fallout 4 would be right here with Oblivion, and is in many ways, if it were not for the horrific story direction.    … Expand
  21. 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.
  22. Wiebe
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    My first elder scrolls game, what an amazing experience it was. Current games can learn from its meaningful open world design.
  23. 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.
  24. 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 :)
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  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. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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94

Universal acclaim - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 54
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  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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