The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1049 Ratings

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  1. ChrisSteinberg
    Sep 10, 2009
    8
    I enjoy playing Oblivion, it has great mechanics. The story is a little boring (main story line) and things in the environment are too distracting when trying to complete the main quest line. Character aging engine is terrible, simply terrible. The character models are just plain ugly. This can be annoying when you have ugly females in the game hitting on you because you have charmed them.I enjoy playing Oblivion, it has great mechanics. The story is a little boring (main story line) and things in the environment are too distracting when trying to complete the main quest line. Character aging engine is terrible, simply terrible. The character models are just plain ugly. This can be annoying when you have ugly females in the game hitting on you because you have charmed them. This has been a gripe of mine since Elderscrolls 1 Arena. Also, stealing in the game has too few consequences and is too easy to accomplish.

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  2. RobW
    Sep 4, 2009
    9
    I never understand why people bang on about how a game plays on different platforms - how many people out there own both an X-box and PS3? All I ever want to know about a game is "is this worth buying?" - so if you like RPGs and own a PS3, then you should definately pick this up. Oblivion is a great game, with some stunning graphics and one of the best soundtracks around. There's a I never understand why people bang on about how a game plays on different platforms - how many people out there own both an X-box and PS3? All I ever want to know about a game is "is this worth buying?" - so if you like RPGs and own a PS3, then you should definately pick this up. Oblivion is a great game, with some stunning graphics and one of the best soundtracks around. There's a few glitches here and there and the load times can be a bit annoying, but who cares - when a game offers you this much it's easy to overlook a few small complaints.… Expand
  3. MatthewJ
    Aug 6, 2009
    7
    Solid graphics. Some reasonable quests. Still major problems and this genre has a way to go before you really feel immersed in a world. The most annoying feature is that after an action the whole populace is aware. If you wish to infiltrate a guild and destroy from the inside foget it. Programming still too basic to accomodate this. After a while like morrowind you can easily take care of Solid graphics. Some reasonable quests. Still major problems and this genre has a way to go before you really feel immersed in a world. The most annoying feature is that after an action the whole populace is aware. If you wish to infiltrate a guild and destroy from the inside foget it. Programming still too basic to accomodate this. After a while like morrowind you can easily take care of most creatures. I expected better but the game is not a total disaster.… Expand
  4. Satyr
    Jul 25, 2009
    10
    Easily the best game on both the pc and next gen consoles that I have ever had the grace to play. Oblivion is a game that does not play by the rules- so when I hear individuals commenting on how "it isn't a real rpg based on the fact that it is not turn based" or anything to that regard, you have to understand the the term "RPG" is something I do not feel Oblivion qualifies as. It is Easily the best game on both the pc and next gen consoles that I have ever had the grace to play. Oblivion is a game that does not play by the rules- so when I hear individuals commenting on how "it isn't a real rpg based on the fact that it is not turn based" or anything to that regard, you have to understand the the term "RPG" is something I do not feel Oblivion qualifies as. It is something far closer to a 2nd world extending simulator. Sure, it's not "technically there yet" and there will always be bugs galore- but in the end, Bethesda's gift ot us is nothing more than revolutionary. It is the 1st, and best of it's kind; and if you give it the time- it WILL amaze you. (the average learning slope is usually a steep 3-6 hours)but in a game where you can do virtually anything, that time is barely anything.… Expand
  5. MatthewS
    Jul 12, 2009
    10
    Too big world, too much side quests - not that its bad, but you need at least SOME guidness in games. This was just too chaotic...just go and kill whole town (isnt fun at all).
  6. CodyB.
    May 1, 2009
    10
    Over all game of the year winner of 2006 and THE greatest RPG to ever grace any platform to date since final fantasy 8. A rich and compelling storyline, the most BEAUTIFUL graphics I have ever seen in a playstation 3 game (besides grand theft auto 4 and metal gear solid 4), and a finely crafted gaming world where gamers can "live another life in another world", be who they wanna be, and Over all game of the year winner of 2006 and THE greatest RPG to ever grace any platform to date since final fantasy 8. A rich and compelling storyline, the most BEAUTIFUL graphics I have ever seen in a playstation 3 game (besides grand theft auto 4 and metal gear solid 4), and a finely crafted gaming world where gamers can "live another life in another world", be who they wanna be, and do whatever the hell they want. OMG I could rant on for more than 24 hours about how georgeous the outside world is (the WHOLE gaming world), but that would be a waste of time, lol. Just do yourself a favor and GET THIS GAME and experience another life!!! The only game in 2006 that could beat okami for game of the year.… Expand
  7. AnonymousMC
    Mar 21, 2009
    7
    its an epic game with cool characters and tons of hours of gameplay...but there is one flaw that really pist me off, the fact that the game slows down when theres more than 5 people/creatures on screen at one time, i dont know if its just my game or if its the ps3 but...it really ruins the gaming experience and doesnt really make me want to play very much after it happens
  8. MatthewS
    Feb 23, 2009
    5
    Too big world, too much side quests - not that its bad, but you need at least SOME guidness in games. This was just too chaotic...just go and kill whole town (isnt fun at all).
  9. PecchioniG.
    Jan 18, 2009
    0
    A RPG on a console that isn't a Nintendo DS it's a deep insult to the Role-Play essence itself. The only saga which saves from this is Final Fantasy,that is divine. Oblivion should exist only for PC.For XboX360 and PS3 it's ridicolous and without meaning,as Fallout3 in consoles.
  10. Panda
    Nov 27, 2008
    9
    The game is worthy of a 10, but the glitching can be ridiculous. Set in a huge (and gorgeous) world where you can spend hours on end just wandering, there are too many quests to count and you can get your money's worth from this game without even touching the main quest line. With the expansion packs there's never a dearth of things to do and people to kill (get Shivering Isles The game is worthy of a 10, but the glitching can be ridiculous. Set in a huge (and gorgeous) world where you can spend hours on end just wandering, there are too many quests to count and you can get your money's worth from this game without even touching the main quest line. With the expansion packs there's never a dearth of things to do and people to kill (get Shivering Isles dammit!), and even without them... well, I hope you don't mind game addiction. A must-have for any console (PC modding is fun, though) if you're a fan of, well, awesomeness.… Expand
  11. NehmeG.
    Nov 25, 2008
    9
    First few hours playing the game were horrendous, i remember wanting to give up on the game and throw it on the shelf quickly, but kept on saying that the great reviews of the game can't be possibly that wrong... Now i can't stop playing the game, it's been over a month and i can't stop playing it. barely even started through the main quest, with so many quests that First few hours playing the game were horrendous, i remember wanting to give up on the game and throw it on the shelf quickly, but kept on saying that the great reviews of the game can't be possibly that wrong... Now i can't stop playing the game, it's been over a month and i can't stop playing it. barely even started through the main quest, with so many quests that come up your way, am starting to wonder if it's possible to finish the game in the complete sense of the word!!!… Expand
  12. MichaelT
    Nov 18, 2008
    10
    Oblivion is everything a gamer could want, and then more. If you don't like this game, sell you PS3 and live under the overpass.
  13. johnm
    Oct 24, 2008
    9
    I played 75 hours of it and for some strange reason liked it. If you do not like RPGs you will not like this game. Load times account for the 9 rating instead of a 10.
  14. schlittmehr
    Sep 14, 2008
    7
    OMG!!! why are there so many 10s on here?! OK the game is good, it has a massive world to explore, a huge number of side quests, and a massive amount of customisation (as with many rpgs) The game does have some fairly serious issues however, all of the npc's are voiced by a crowd of about 2 people and the AI has a few flaws, it is also possible to accidentally get thrown in jail and OMG!!! why are there so many 10s on here?! OK the game is good, it has a massive world to explore, a huge number of side quests, and a massive amount of customisation (as with many rpgs) The game does have some fairly serious issues however, all of the npc's are voiced by a crowd of about 2 people and the AI has a few flaws, it is also possible to accidentally get thrown in jail and mess ur characters stats up.… Expand
  15. ronaldocastanheiro
    Jul 31, 2008
    10
    OBLIVION IS A AWESOME GAME ANYBODY WHO SAYS THIS GAME SUCKS IS ACOMPLETE IDIOT YOU CAN DO ALMOST ANYTHING IN THIS GAME IT IS LIKE REAL LIFE BUT BACK IN THE 30S HERES A TIP WHEN STARTING A NEW GAME PICK AN ORG TAKE THIS AS AN EXAMPLE THE ARENA GRAND CHAMPION I AM A FIGHTERS GUILDMASTER AN ASSOCIATE OF THE ARCANE UNIVERSITY AND IF YOU GET THE EXPANSION I KILLED THE GATE KEEPER
  16. CrimD
    Jul 2, 2008
    10
    This game is incredible. I first played the PS3 version, followed by 360 and they are both great. The only thing that separates them is the graphics and performance which the PS3 wins in just about (i have both platforms) The amounts of missions and side quests are simply overwhelming, meaning that this game will effectively last several months or yes even years, before it can be This game is incredible. I first played the PS3 version, followed by 360 and they are both great. The only thing that separates them is the graphics and performance which the PS3 wins in just about (i have both platforms) The amounts of missions and side quests are simply overwhelming, meaning that this game will effectively last several months or yes even years, before it can be completed. The overal depth of the game in terms of gameplay is pretty special too. So many skills to train, places to visit and enemies to kill. It really is the perfect game. Regarding flaws which have been brought up by many reviewers, i have to agree with "Thomas S" because with a game like this it is understandable, the world is absolutely HUGE so it would be extremely difficult to pick them out and get the dev's to fix them. This is a true masterpiece that all RPG fans should embrace. Fantastic achievement by Bethesda!… Expand
  17. GraemeDario
    Jun 18, 2008
    10
    This game is one of the best games ever made. It is huge, brilliant, and once you start playing, there's no turning back. Only one problem - it will most likely make you into a social outcast, it takes up far too much of your life. GTA IV? Stuff that, this is the game for me!
  18. vidman
    Jun 14, 2008
    7
    The world in this game is more believable than any GTA title. But it is too unforgiving and repetitive. I became a vampire and it sucked. I didn't have the patience to get rid of the curse because the game started to get repetitive. Closing the oblivion gates became repetitive. It's unfortunate too. It was a lot of fun exploring through the game, getting new weapons, and seeingThe world in this game is more believable than any GTA title. But it is too unforgiving and repetitive. I became a vampire and it sucked. I didn't have the patience to get rid of the curse because the game started to get repetitive. Closing the oblivion gates became repetitive. It's unfortunate too. It was a lot of fun exploring through the game, getting new weapons, and seeing its great graphics in the meantime.… Expand
  19. Vault
    May 10, 2008
    10
    Simply awesome. There's practically limitless content and absolute freedom, at any point you can start anything.
  20. MichelS.
    May 8, 2008
    10
    I have this Game Of The Year Edition for this game on the PS3 and I puted full RGB, Super Whiter and Cross Color Reduction filter. The result: Pure and superior graphics over the 360 and PC versions and one of the best RPG I bought for the PS3!
  21. SeraphymD.
    May 1, 2008
    10
    This game is unreal and amazingly amusing!
  22. JohnS.
    Apr 28, 2008
    1
    This game sucks on all systems, from PC to PS3 to 360. The AI is TERRIBLE, the gameplay is SLOW as hell, and you can't attack whoever you want!! Morrowind is a better game than this.... Then again Daggerfall was better than Morrowind, I guess this is just another good example of the watering-down of a series.
  23. LukeR.
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    WOW! Only get this game if you wish to commit social suicide because you won't see your friends and family for months on end while you are engrossed in this rich detailed world.
  24. TimP.
    Feb 13, 2008
    10
    Amazing Game made even more amazing with it's Superior PS3 Verision.
  25. Liam
    Jan 31, 2008
    10
    Simply the best game of its kind. It has a massive world to explore and loads of things to do. Best of all its completely freeform besides the starting dungeon you don't have to do anything. Amazing but i would still buy it for PC because of the added fun of mods.
  26. MattB.
    Jan 22, 2008
    7
    Baited and switched XBox360 title that ultimately fell short of everything that was promised- I blame most of it on the lackluster specs of the XBox360, which it was obviously developed for. The original game was lackluster- the ports are no different. Tired storyline, repetitive gameplay and side quests. Broken levelling system and retarded AI. Possibly worth a playthrough, and without Baited and switched XBox360 title that ultimately fell short of everything that was promised- I blame most of it on the lackluster specs of the XBox360, which it was obviously developed for. The original game was lackluster- the ports are no different. Tired storyline, repetitive gameplay and side quests. Broken levelling system and retarded AI. Possibly worth a playthrough, and without community modification: little else. If you're expecting an RPG experience on par with other works of Bethesda Softworks you will be sorely disappointed. They don't offer .5 scale, but I'd really rate it about 7.5, a solid C.… Expand
  27. FrodoB.
    Jan 19, 2008
    7
    Oblivion is a must have! You use magic, swords, do quests... it goes on for a very long time! Now, there is huge downside to this game that preventen a 10. I had to start again once, , (and almost twice) because of glitches. The amount of bugs and glitches is horrendous! Buy this game if it's worth the risk. Note: i managed to lvl back up to my bugged account on a new account.
  28. Maurice
    Jan 16, 2008
    10
    Oblivion is a must have! It's fun, inmersive, beautiful, epic, balanced.Qne of the rare games you'll be playinh over 100-200 hours.I never get tired of playing it.
  29. JohnD.
    Dec 27, 2007
    10
    One of the rare games you'll be playing over 100 - 200 hours... It's fun, immersive, beatiful, epic, balanced and the list goes on.. If you like RPGs, this is for you, but be warned... It consumes you, and all your free time. Kiss your friends good bye, when you start playing this masterpiece.
  30. SteveW.
    Dec 22, 2007
    10
    Fantastic, a hugh world to explore. I never get tired of playing it.
  31. Pete
    Nov 24, 2007
    1
    A great game, but is there ANY must have game that is exclusive to PS3? Unless you're a loser, you can get this for one of your other systems.
  32. JamesG.
    Nov 20, 2007
    7
    My biggest issue is that this game suffers massively from content over form problems...There is a massive world to explore, and it's initially almost inspiring to do so. However, I found myself really put of of actually enjoying the content because the gameplay was so weak. The combat is simply a joke. Combat is horribly simplistic and wooden. A fact that is significantly worsened by My biggest issue is that this game suffers massively from content over form problems...There is a massive world to explore, and it's initially almost inspiring to do so. However, I found myself really put of of actually enjoying the content because the gameplay was so weak. The combat is simply a joke. Combat is horribly simplistic and wooden. A fact that is significantly worsened by the total primacy of melee combat in actually playing the game. Anyway, long story short, the gameplay is so bad that I simply stopped wanting to do things in the massive, engrossing worlse that I inhabited.… Expand
  33. JaredK.
    Sep 21, 2007
    6
    I loved this game for a while -- many hours, in fact, on the PS3. Unfortunately, I noticed that there seemed to be some bad port issues. And, eventually, I got to a quest where I couldn't continue because I kept falling through solid objects (trying to close an oblivion gate, going up one of the spiky elevators). After half an hour of frustration, I gave up, popped the disc out, and I loved this game for a while -- many hours, in fact, on the PS3. Unfortunately, I noticed that there seemed to be some bad port issues. And, eventually, I got to a quest where I couldn't continue because I kept falling through solid objects (trying to close an oblivion gate, going up one of the spiky elevators). After half an hour of frustration, I gave up, popped the disc out, and have decided I'm just gonna have to bite the bullet and get the PC version. (I rented Oblivion so I'd be able to play it on my big ol' HDTV, with my home stereo for audio). In general, the physics engine for the PS3 version seems to have mediocre capacity when it comes to coping with solid objects. Not having played it on other platforms, I'm assuming it's a problem specific to the PS3 port -- and that they did a half-arsed job because of the limited market size for the PS3.… Expand
  34. RodB.
    Sep 11, 2007
    10
    Oblivion is a must have! I am a shooter fan, but anyone will like this game. Also, I would recommend it for kids! There is some blood and scary stuff, but no sex or language. My daughters, age 10 and 13 love this game! My 10 year-old bought a horse and has been riding it all over Cyrodill. There is so much to do, and the graphics are wonderful.
  35. AnonymousMC
    Sep 9, 2007
    0
    I HATE how everyone, even half of the critics, are acting as if Oblivion on the PS3 is a completely original game for the system, rather than a game that came out an entire YEAR earlier for the 360 and PC. I'm not insulting the game-- the game is brilliant and even better than the previous Elder Scrolls games. I am just extremely annoyed by the fact that so many people are heaping theI HATE how everyone, even half of the critics, are acting as if Oblivion on the PS3 is a completely original game for the system, rather than a game that came out an entire YEAR earlier for the 360 and PC. I'm not insulting the game-- the game is brilliant and even better than the previous Elder Scrolls games. I am just extremely annoyed by the fact that so many people are heaping the praise solely on the PS3 version in their reviews, rather than just the game in general and then addressing the differences in the game versions. And I also think it's a testament to the weakness of the PS3 so far that it's two highest-rated games are both ports of games that have been out for a long time. Please, just stop acting like this is only on the PS3 and trying to give credit to the PS3 rather than Bethseda for the game. For my honest opinion of the multiple versions, I would just go with whichever system you have, since the PS3 version has KNights of the Nine included on it, but none of the other downloadable content, especially Shivering Isles, a true expansion to the game. But the PS3 does have slightly longer draw-distance, but it's really not like it's that big of a difference. Really, if you have an incredible computer, just buy the game for that.… Expand
  36. Immune
    Aug 15, 2007
    10
    An amazing game with stunning graphics and gameplay which lasts for around 150 hours. This should definitely be bought by all PS3 owners who enjoy role playing games.
  37. SebM.
    Aug 3, 2007
    10
    One of the most incredible gaming experiences ever. I was sceptical at first but after 30 minutes spent creating a character I was absolutley smitten. If there's one game you buy this year (with a few exceptions) make it this one.
  38. AlanD.
    Jul 14, 2007
    10
    Basically an MMORPG withouth the MMO. Great game for any console. As someone who plays MMO's, a few things about the game bothered me at first, like being able to click anywhere and instantly go there made traveling feel not significant, and each character can use any spell/skill. But when i realized that since it isn't an online game and isn't a race, i just didn't do Basically an MMORPG withouth the MMO. Great game for any console. As someone who plays MMO's, a few things about the game bothered me at first, like being able to click anywhere and instantly go there made traveling feel not significant, and each character can use any spell/skill. But when i realized that since it isn't an online game and isn't a race, i just didn't do those things, which is an odd concept for an online gamer. Ignore all fanboy comments though, if you own a ps3 and like immersive RPGs get this game, you will find something to like about it i promise.… Expand
  39. JasonH.
    Jul 8, 2007
    7
    A REALLY GOOD RPG, but WAY, WAY TOO OVERWHELMING and COMPLICATED for me. I want to play this game, I want to like this game, it has an incredible world, a great story, and basically a never ending amount of stuff to do. But it is just too overwhelming for me. I wish I could set the game to auto level and auto mix spells, and I could just concentrate on the mission and gameplay at hand. I A REALLY GOOD RPG, but WAY, WAY TOO OVERWHELMING and COMPLICATED for me. I want to play this game, I want to like this game, it has an incredible world, a great story, and basically a never ending amount of stuff to do. But it is just too overwhelming for me. I wish I could set the game to auto level and auto mix spells, and I could just concentrate on the mission and gameplay at hand. I feel like there is a perfect way to set up your armor, outfit, abilities, and life but I just want to play the game and not deal with any of that like a first person shooter like Half Life 2. Oblivion is just not for me.… Expand
  40. JackNeglit
    Jun 9, 2007
    10
    I see you all have your minds but... For one, The PS3 is a Monster, if you put it next to the XBOX 360, it makes the XBOX look like a mouse... The PS3 Features 8 Processors with 2 "Standby" Processors on the side, waiting to be used if any other processor fails or needs a lift if too much is put in to it. All the Collision, Sound, Graphics, etc... are divided amoungst the 6 usedI see you all have your minds but... For one, The PS3 is a Monster, if you put it next to the XBOX 360, it makes the XBOX look like a mouse... The PS3 Features 8 Processors with 2 "Standby" Processors on the side, waiting to be used if any other processor fails or needs a lift if too much is put in to it. All the Collision, Sound, Graphics, etc... are divided amoungst the 6 used Processors, therfore making it superior in many diffrent prespectives. Also, Blu-Ray IS the Next-Gen Drive for not only games but also movies. "I don't like the fact that XBOX 360, Core and Elite have a HD-DVD, we cant fit as much in it as we can with the PS3 and that limits our creativity with our games" Stats GTA Head Designer Kotaku. Elder Scrolls IV:Oblivion, The runs much, much smoother on a PS3 than on any sort of XBOX 360, that's all the proof anyone needs to state that Oblivion on PS3 makes Oblivion on XBOX 360 obsolete. The only reason most people hate PS3 is because its so expensive or because it does not have alot of games... For one, the Blu-Ray retails over $1,200, you get the PS3 with all its features for half that price, clearifing that the Ps3 IS cheaper than Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Core, Xbox Elite and even the PS2. To spice things up, "The Ps3 will deffinitly take over in sales and popularity agianst the Xbox 360 by the end of 2008" EGM Game Magazine, "PS3 is without a doubt the next-gen consol of gaming, and it's Blu-Ray is the next-gen for harddrives, period." Gamefromer, "The Xbox is a beast... but the PS3... Thats something of a Monster." EA Head President Don Mattrick... No wonder Sony isnt so worried about the ShitBox... Eh?… Expand
  41. PS3ROCKS!
    Jun 2, 2007
    10
    A brilliant game. graphics are amazing and about 150 hours of playing and soooo much to do! its the best RPG out there.
  42. KennyL.
    May 16, 2007
    9
    Great game on any platform. The graphics can get a bit choppy at times which is odd considering how powerful the ps3 is.
  43. FedorH.
    May 15, 2007
    10
    The best game ever made!
  44. ps3beat
    May 2, 2007
    9
    One of the nicest role playing games for gaming-console ever! astonishing graphics, many quests, months, days and hours of fun :)
  45. AnonymousMC
    Apr 19, 2007
    10
    I have not played the ps3 version, but as an owner of the 360 version with over 100 hours in it, i have to recommend you buy it, as its the best singleplayer rpg ever. Oh yeah, and the ps3 fanboys are retards in this particular case. They are the exact same game. The only difference is the very, very, very subtle graphical differences. Load times are also about 15% faster.
  46. JayN.
    Apr 10, 2007
    7
    The load times are not fast at all. If they are faster than the 360 it's by 1/10 of a sec. Just another good reason why I should of just stuck with my 360. I don't see any difference in the visuals, and I have a Pioneer Elite top of the line plasma. Pity, I was really hoping they would finally have one game.
  47. IanS
    Apr 6, 2007
    10
    F-ing amazing. I love it.
    First minute I played it, I loved it. To start, you can fully customize your character to be 1 in 1,000,000. There is not another character that will be EXACTLY the same as the last (almost) ever.
    The gameplay is sick as hell, never-ending things to do on it. Make your weapons, rob some homes, find some of the hundreds of dungeons (maybe... thousands?) on the    F-ing amazing. I love it.
    First minute I played it, I loved it. To start, you can fully customize your character to be 1 in 1,000,000. There is not another character that will be EXACTLY the same as the last (almost) ever.
    The gameplay is sick as hell, never-ending things to do on it. Make your weapons, rob some homes, find some of the hundreds of dungeons (maybe... thousands?) on the sides of roads, and fuck some people up.

    I've got to go. I'm going to rob a niggas house.    … Expand
  48. Ryencoke
    Apr 4, 2007
    3
    I've always hated this series of game. It's so horribly boring and lame. I don't understand why everyone is saying why it's so much better no PS3 than 360. The load times are a fraction faster than 360. The graphics are the exact same, it's the same game on a different consoles. Anybody comparing this is relating their "Fan-boyism" to their favorite console.
  49. G.Cayto
    Mar 30, 2007
    9
    It's great. And the downloads are great too!!! I downloaded Shivering Isles. How excellent! And it even loads incrementally faster than the 360 version! That and all the downloadable content! Wow!
  50. DustinM.
    Mar 30, 2007
    7
    Same as 2 other version in practically every way, One MAJOR flaw with this version is the lack of extra content which is available on other consoles. This due to the fact that the ps3 doesn't have sufficient ram to load all the content. Still a must own for PS3 users, I mean, theres really only 1 other must own for the system, so you might as well own them both.
  51. KevinC.
    Mar 30, 2007
    10
    It has some advantages and some disadvantages over the xbox 360 version. Either way who cares, Oblivion is still a must have game for either system and now everybody gets to play this amazing game. I'll admit I am partial to xbox, however competition will bring out the best from both the xbox 360 and the ps3. Also, the more ppl who purchase this game,(regardless of platform) the more It has some advantages and some disadvantages over the xbox 360 version. Either way who cares, Oblivion is still a must have game for either system and now everybody gets to play this amazing game. I'll admit I am partial to xbox, however competition will bring out the best from both the xbox 360 and the ps3. Also, the more ppl who purchase this game,(regardless of platform) the more extra content likely to be released. So xbox fanboys, we still have Halo 3, Mass Effect, Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey, Gears of War, Fable 2, Forza 2, and PS3 fanboys you guys still have FFXIII, God Of War 3, Heavenly Sword, MGS4. Both lineups seem amazing.… Expand
  52. KyleT.
    Mar 27, 2007
    10
    Having played both versions, I didn't really notice a difference, but seeing them side by side really did it for me. The random PS3 hate present in just about every forum/rating site/social site is a bit over the top and the anonymous reviews given to Oblivion PS3 (even before it was out) show that fact. This game plays incredibly smoothly, the load times are negligible, and the Having played both versions, I didn't really notice a difference, but seeing them side by side really did it for me. The random PS3 hate present in just about every forum/rating site/social site is a bit over the top and the anonymous reviews given to Oblivion PS3 (even before it was out) show that fact. This game plays incredibly smoothly, the load times are negligible, and the scenery is beautiful with very little noticeable pop-in. The draw distance was pushed back quite a bit for the PS3 version and the trees look a lot nicer on the scenery (don't ask my why I noticed). This game is just as incredible as it's other consoled/PC counterparts. It's engrossing, it's long, and if you haven't played Oblivion before, it's just the kind of game your PS3 needs. Only negative I can really think of is the fact that we have no downloadable content as of yet, but from what I understand, the developers are working on it.… Expand
  53. MorkB.
    Mar 27, 2007
    9
    You are probably confused by the argument with both the Xbox fans and PlayStation 3 fans below. Let me clear it up for you (I own both a DX10 PC, Xbox360, and PS3). Essentially, this is exactly the same as the PC and X360 versions, gameplay wise. I don't like the controls as much, but thats probably because I have had a PS3 for only one month and am not used to the controller. You are probably confused by the argument with both the Xbox fans and PlayStation 3 fans below. Let me clear it up for you (I own both a DX10 PC, Xbox360, and PS3). Essentially, this is exactly the same as the PC and X360 versions, gameplay wise. I don't like the controls as much, but thats probably because I have had a PS3 for only one month and am not used to the controller. Content wise, it comes with Knights of the Nine free, so thats a plus. Where it falls short is in graphics. Stuff farther away in the view distance looks better than in the previous versions, it runs a bit smoother outdoors, and it doesn't have the annoying "loading area" reading. Unfortunately, thats been replaced with just regular old lag when the game loads, so it really isn't clear which is the better trade off. Also, the PS3 using a Geforce 7 Series GPU, can't render AA and HDR (AA = less jaggies, HDR means a more lifelike, colorful, vivid world and bloom aka shinyness) at the same time. The Devs chose to render AA and not HDR, so compared to the other two versions, the game looks grayed out and a bit last gen. Bloom is still done, but the games lack of extra colors really hurts the overall next-gen look of the game and the atmosphere. I also noticed a downgrade in vegetation. Overall, the graphics, thanks to the lack of HDR and the outstanding vegetation make it look like a PS "2.7 or 8" game. But it still rocks. Anyone with a Playstation 3 must get it. If you can live with the fact that your version simply looks great instead of mindblowing, you will have the time of your life! And the fact it comes with Knights of the Nine doesn't hurt!… Expand
  54. [Anonymous]
    Mar 23, 2007
    9
    Don't believe the lies about this version of Oblivion. Even the developers of the game said the graphics on ps3 are a bit better. The game also loads more quickly on ps3 than 360. Other than that the two versions are pretty much the same. Great game regardless.
  55. DionysusJ.
    Mar 23, 2007
    10
    Superior to the 360 version in every way: Better loadtimes, better draw distances, better textures, better character models, and most importantly better A.I. Anyone who says any different, is lying for the sake of being loyal to their precious Xbox 2.
  56. BrianP.
    Mar 22, 2007
    10
    This is an amazing game. Beautiful visuals, great gameplay, wonderful story. My runner up (to FF7) for best RPG of all time!
  57. GizmoL.
    Mar 22, 2007
    10
    Wow! Great game. Graphics looks better on the PS3 than the 360 version. The game play is the same except for some missing downloadable content. But that will probably be available later. Finally, a PS3 game that actually look better than the 360's version! PS3 for life!
  58. FPSMaster
    Mar 21, 2007
    7
    Plays exactly like the 360 version other than the controller having weird button assignments and no downloadbale content as of yet. Now to the differences: the PS3 version loads quicker, runs smoother outdoors, looks less like plastic in the distance and has less pop-up. But here's why: they took out all the texture detail out of every single blade of grass and leaf on every tree and Plays exactly like the 360 version other than the controller having weird button assignments and no downloadbale content as of yet. Now to the differences: the PS3 version loads quicker, runs smoother outdoors, looks less like plastic in the distance and has less pop-up. But here's why: they took out all the texture detail out of every single blade of grass and leaf on every tree and bush in the game. Play the 360 version and look at the leaves and grass...it's very, very detailed and very high res making it look absolutely realistic. The PS3 version's grass and leaves are flat green blobs that look like a leaf or blade of grass from a 32 bit game. I'm not joking. The rock and brick textures look the same as the 360 version, but the foliage is a joke and takes out a lot of the believability of the world. And anyone that's played this game will tell you that you see more grass and foliage than anything else so it's very important to making the world seem like a real place because you see so much of the foliage throughout the game. So it's obvious now why it loads quicker and runs smoother...they took out so many textures in the game and so much info the console would have to process that it has no choice but to run smoother. And we all thought it was taking so long to come out because they were making it look batter. They did in certain areas, but at the expense of other more important areas. I'll take lower framerates in a better looking game anyday over a game that's been so butchered in textures PS2 games textures look better. The world doesn't look plasticy anymore, now it looks extremely outdated. Another crap port for PS3...and this time from a quality developer. Makes me wonder if there will ever be a game on PS3 that looks better than the same game on 360. Because if a quality dev like Bethesda can't do it, it probably can't be done.… Expand
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#2 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#5 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007
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#3 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. 1UP
    95
    The fundamental game is just so epic, the world so vast, the options so varied, that you'll find more quality gameplay shoehorned into this disc than just about any other game I can think of. But the version sitting on store shelves right now is inferior to its brethren on other platforms. So I can really only recommend it if you don't own a 360 or a PC capable of running the game well.
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  2. Game Informer
    95
    Oblivion on PS3 is one of the biggest and most impressive role-playing games in history, and you owe it to yourself to play it if you haven’t already experienced it elsewhere.
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  3. AtomicGamer
    95
    What this game lacks for in screen resolution, it makes up for in its excellent open world, beautiful art design, and grand architecture.
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