The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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  1. Heroixx
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    Don't compare this game to Skyrim. It's unique, especially for the time it was released. Magnificent world, great storyline, absolutely fantastic soundtrack: this game has it all.
  2. 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.
  3. mitsosgk22
    Mar 23, 2016
    10
    Oblivion is-in my opinion-Bethesda's magnum opus.Yes,it's that epic.It includes a huge amount of quests,many RPG elements,a gameplay that's more fluid than Morrowind,with more balance in combat and magic.The main quest of this game is-hands down- the best main quest in the franchise.And it's very familiar with Lord Of The Rings.In the end,TES IV is my favourite game of all time.EspecialyOblivion is-in my opinion-Bethesda's magnum opus.Yes,it's that epic.It includes a huge amount of quests,many RPG elements,a gameplay that's more fluid than Morrowind,with more balance in combat and magic.The main quest of this game is-hands down- the best main quest in the franchise.And it's very familiar with Lord Of The Rings.In the end,TES IV is my favourite game of all time.Especialy since it's so addictive.I can't remember how many hours I've spent in this game.So with all that said I highly recommend you to play it.If your first Elder Scrolls game was Skyrim,you're gonna love even more Oblivion.… Expand
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. BigJ69
    Dec 30, 2016
    10
    Required alot of mods to fix. It became one of the best games in history with the amount of features you could add for free. I made a mod for it myself. A very interesting RPG.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. GuSmOcK
    Sep 17, 2017
    10
    One of the best RPG games I've played. Complete: If you want a hack n' slash, magic or stealth action this is your choice. The history behind the game is awesome and consistent.
  10. GantzX
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    Very good RPG game. Best 3D RPG ever made , Best Graphics ever made , Best modding system ever made. Best Lore ever made. Great gameplay, Nice quest. Oblivion is just Brilliant.
  11. Reeeee
    Nov 22, 2017
    10
    Ahhhh one of the best games ever made. This is my damn teenage years and i loved it to death. Please remake this in todays graphics!! Bethesda please!
  12. CyberRobotnix
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    The game may be buggy and glitchy, but it's one hell of a funny game, I can also tell without any hesitation that it's one of the most fun game due to how broken it is. Hell, it is even more interesting than BOTW so.
  13. 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!
  14. 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
  15. Luka1998010
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    BEST OPEN WORLD RPG EVER MADE!
    +The world
    +Weapons
    +Factions
    +Character customization
    +Classes
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. ShadowFlade
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    Played it at least 5 times, each time have gotten unique experience,back then it was perfect
  19. MillersWeeb
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Stop! You have violated the Law!
    Pay the court a fine or serve your sentance.
    Your stolen goods are now forfeit
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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 :)
  24. 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!
  25. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 97 IIIIIIIIII====================
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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