The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

 PlayStation 3
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1049 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 883 out of 1049
  2. Mixed: 89 out of 1049
  3. Negative: 77 out of 1049
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  1. SeraphymD.
    May 1, 2008
    10
    This game is unreal and amazingly amusing!
  2. Vault
    May 10, 2008
    10
    Simply awesome. There's practically limitless content and absolute freedom, at any point you can start anything.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. FedorH.
    May 15, 2007
    10
    The best game ever made!
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. TimP.
    Feb 13, 2008
    10
    Amazing Game made even more amazing with it's Superior PS3 Verision.
  10. 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!
  11. 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!
  12. TureS
    Oct 22, 2009
    10
    This game is the best game I've ever played, and probably the best I'll EVER play. While it does not have certain elements Morrowind has, I enjoyed this game FAR more than I enjoyed Morrowind. The fighting system is awesome, the graphics are amazing and the voice acting is wonderful...
  13. 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
  14. 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).
  15. georgeb.
    Sep 20, 2009
    10
    Awesome. For those who have played RPGs before, this will be the best of the best. But for those who haven't played a RPG then you might be lost. Pecchioni: I don't know why a RPG shouldn't be on a consil, Oblivion works fine on my ps3. John: this game is near 3 years old, the game play is a fast as you want it to be ( RPGs take time, their not fps's) and you can Awesome. For those who have played RPGs before, this will be the best of the best. But for those who haven't played a RPG then you might be lost. Pecchioni: I don't know why a RPG shouldn't be on a consil, Oblivion works fine on my ps3. John: this game is near 3 years old, the game play is a fast as you want it to be ( RPGs take time, their not fps's) and you can attack 99% of every body in the game Pete: why did you rate the game a 1 based on the system, you yourself said it was great Ryencoke: The ps3 loads are faster (even if its a fraction you load alot in the game).… Expand
  16. 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!
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. AndrewL.
    Mar 29, 2010
    10
    The reason i give this game a 10 isn't because it was released as an AMAZING game, but the way bethesda made it left it 100% open for player modding. I see alot of people saying that the graphics suck... well, if you own the game for PC and have a sold system, download Quarl's Texture Pack 3 and some mods that reduce tilling effects and bam, HD textures, HD distant land/objects. The reason i give this game a 10 isn't because it was released as an AMAZING game, but the way bethesda made it left it 100% open for player modding. I see alot of people saying that the graphics suck... well, if you own the game for PC and have a sold system, download Quarl's Texture Pack 3 and some mods that reduce tilling effects and bam, HD textures, HD distant land/objects. Think the game doesnt feel "foresty" enough? download enhanced vegetation, suddenly Tamriel feels absolutely real. And, for those wanting action, download Deadly Reflexes. The mod allows for a whole new style of gameplay. Shield bashing, kick-downs, finishing stabs, cutting limbs off, cutting people in half, decapitation, etc. This mod combined with Francesco's Leveled Creatures and Items, which adds more variety to npcs (bandits wont all be godly at lvl 20, some will still be in iron armor, some in steel, etc) AND more variety to the wildlife you run into, including around 100 BRAND NEW creatures/enemies for you to fight, and with a higher spawn rate as well (instead of one bandit/minotaur, you'll run into 2-5), which is fine since deadly reflexes makes all weapons and monsters hit 250% harder, so while things die in 2 hits, you die in about 4... fast enough action for you? This game was made to be modded, so i suggest buying the PC version and giving it another go. This game is more than worth it's price. I bought this game 3 or so years ago, and i'm still playing it.… Expand
  27. 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.
  28. 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!
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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