The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1490 Ratings

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  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. I played this for hundreds and hundreds of hours.
  2. zprestridge
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    One of the most Nostalgic games from my childhood. The graphics and leveling system don't hold up supe rwell today, but the quests and RPG elements are still S tier
  3. Hulsee
    May 22, 2023
    10
    This review is in response to the galaxy brain take from Benjamin Kukkee below.

    Oblivion was released fifteen (15!!!) years ago. If you are comparing a 15 year old video game to a AAA title from 2021, that's on you, not the developer. That's like comparing a first gen Nokia 3310 to an iphone 12, and then complaining about how much the Nokia sucks. Technology has advanced exponentially.    This review is in response to the galaxy brain take from Benjamin Kukkee below.

    Oblivion was released fifteen (15!!!) years ago. If you are comparing a 15 year old video game to a AAA title from 2021, that's on you, not the developer. That's like comparing a first gen Nokia 3310 to an iphone 12, and then complaining about how much the Nokia sucks. Technology has advanced exponentially. Duh.

    It's obvious this person played the game for several minutes and rage quit because they weren't doing well. Lockpicking is laughably easy and you can buy lockpicks from the Thieves Giild (a quest line they obviously didn't do) or from a vendor who hangs out outside the Imperial City walls. You also literally find them everywhere with random loot? I never had a shortage on any of my playthroughs. The minigame to improve NPCs disposition toward you is also incredibly easy. And this business about an unreachable tower? I guarantee there is a path to it if you had the patience to find it. You think you discovered a bug that no one else has in 15 years? Not likely. Also, Bethesda has made quite a few games since 2006 and continues to do so. Unless you're writing this review from the distant past. In which case, buy Google Stock!

    Oblivion has the reputation it does for a reason. Solid game play, awesome quests, and at the time of release beautiful graphics. (The graphics are potatoes by 2021 standards, but so is every game from 15 years ago. Go look at Tomb Raider Legend from the same year.) There are some unique mechanics too. I still wish they would bring back spellcrafting like we had in Oblivion. It was sorely missed in Skyrim by many of us. There are quest lines from Oblivion that still have an emotional impact on me. The first time I got to That Part of the Dark Brotherhood? Gut wrenching! The fate of Martin Septim? He was too good for this world.

    Does the game have flaws and glitches? You bet. So does every game. I wish folks could go back and play Oblivion when it was new so they could understand how great it was at the time. I replay occasionally for nostalgia (it's a comfort game) but I know it's dated as heck. So is Super Mario Bros. So are all the old gen games we go to great trouble to play on emulators and the like.

    Adjust your expectations and enjoy it for what it is. And when you see him, tell Uncle Sheo I sent you    … Expand
  4. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    The first RPG game I ever played in 2007. The memories. So good. Hands down the best RPG I have ever played.
  5. SpillzYT
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    Stupidly funny game very reliable when you want something to laugh at but other than that its not very special I mean there are a lot of npcs but DO NOT try to walk to places for your whole run it will take days of time overall.
  6. Unemportant
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    I mean come on it's Oblivion of course it's good. This was finally fantasy in the hands of the player
  7. Killbana
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Delving into the world of Elder scrolls is like no other experience. From the dungeon crawling sensation to the other worldly horizons sought out in the likes of Cyrodil, The Shivering Isles and more! Given its age, the combat is something to be desired but if you enjoy being who you want to be, making choices you want to make them look no further than the classic adventure that started itDelving into the world of Elder scrolls is like no other experience. From the dungeon crawling sensation to the other worldly horizons sought out in the likes of Cyrodil, The Shivering Isles and more! Given its age, the combat is something to be desired but if you enjoy being who you want to be, making choices you want to make them look no further than the classic adventure that started it all for me, Oblivion.… Expand
  8. Pewpskii
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    The quests and guilds in Oblivion are just so damn good. This is definitely a game you should play if you like open world RPGs.
  9. H0Tr02
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    16 yr old game is refreshing to play, a break from all the high tech glitz & glamour often seen in today's games. The mechanics & elements of this game are unique for its time.
    Well worth playing!
  10. Corphjai0
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    its a classic and a good one. not to changed or messed up by constant updates. A true complete game.
  11. Dillgener7
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    This is were elder scrolls got good didnt care for the first 3 games to slow.
  12. Anarch62
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    By Azura Its the grand champion! By Azura Its the grand champion! By Azura Its the grand champion!
  13. Daomiind97
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    Even after over a decade of Skyrim, I'd say Oblivion is still worth playing. Skyrim is undoubtedly better-designed as a game, but Oblivion feels more like a fantasy-adventure to me.
  14. 2Bitbrain
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    Good memes, good soundtrack, good quests, funny game masterclass game og gamer game.
  15. Alienrnt194
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Hands down one of my top favorite video games of all time. Memorable quests, music, landmarks, and of course you can't forget about the memes.
  16. Baldwin74
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Great FPS game. Graphics are beautiful, especially considering the release date. Story line is a fav. The DLCs are great story lines as well. For those familiar with the TES series, a plus for Oblivion, that I was sorry they lost in Skyrim, the merchants do not run out of money. Comes in handier than it may sound.
    I have Daggerfall, Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim. Of these, Oblivion is my    Great FPS game. Graphics are beautiful, especially considering the release date. Story line is a fav. The DLCs are great story lines as well. For those familiar with the TES series, a plus for Oblivion, that I was sorry they lost in Skyrim, the merchants do not run out of money. Comes in handier than it may sound.
    I have Daggerfall, Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim. Of these, Oblivion is my most played.    … Expand
  17. Ehehehe0
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    gud game v gud, best of elder scrolls. do not buy if using keyboard or u will have to mod it and then it wont work or be sensitive enough and you'll want to kys
  18. Slowmo85
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Favorite game of all time, alongside Deus ex 1 and Skyrim. All time great game.
  19. Paidian390
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    "I've been playing 100+ hours and so many things i haven't discovered, even i just close 9 oblivion gate."
  20. Sullvijamjy9
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    I find it very addicting so in that sense I wouldn't recommend it. But yeah, it's a great game. Buggy as heck, but a lot of fun.
  21. Yiinxj14
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    An ageless game with great story and fun gameplay! love this! Lots of mods too.
  22. Olidrippy914
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    i wish to lose my memory so i can experience this all over again. An rpg classic.
  23. Loveless3
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Its oblivion its and elder scrolls game its been out for 15 years you know what your getting, Masterpiece.
  24. Yeetyeet943
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Stop! You have violated the Law!
    Pay the court a fine or serve your sentence.
    Your stolen goods are now forfeit.
  25. Dumbest9
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Old and buggy, but still good. I played TES V Skyrim and got deeply immersed in the lore of The Elder Scrolls long before I ever even considered playing this game, but I really love the added context you get when exploring Cyrodiil and going through the main Quest. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys Skyrim and it's lore and especially to those who are still new to the series as whole.
  26. Dannii1
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    "I don’t know you and I don’t care to know you"

    10/10 dark brotherhood is one of the best quest lines I've ever seen
  27. atyoukha
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing. It's a well put together RPG and even though it has its flaws and glitches it is a great RPG to play and have a fun adventure. I played this front to back, no stone left unturned. It's something I think most players have done and if I were you I would play it too.
  28. Tomplexthis
    Jul 7, 2022
    8
    Bah, bah bah bah, bah bah bah, buh bah bah....
    Oblivion is better than skyrim, but worse than morrowind.
    This was a funny game to spawn cabbages and cheese in, and stick bodies into doors with.
    Fun times
  29. Montag100
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Only Fallout 3 reaches this level of immersion!!! Beautiful game world!!! Incredible high fantasy!!! Brilliant quests!!! Magical game!!! Best in the series and FAR better and more diverse than Skyrim!!!
  30. ANTtheKNEEEE
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Played this early in my gaming childhood. Def started my love for RPGS. Must play for anyone.
  31. Netherghul
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Im going to give Oblivion the 10/10 exception. To me and my bias. It is the greatest RPG ever made and it is the best Elder Scrolls game in its completion. On top of that it is the greatest Single Player Game ever. Characters that will stick with me for a lifetime and I will never forget. The beautiful world of Cyrodiil and its high fantasy setting. The ominous feeling you have to fulfillIm going to give Oblivion the 10/10 exception. To me and my bias. It is the greatest RPG ever made and it is the best Elder Scrolls game in its completion. On top of that it is the greatest Single Player Game ever. Characters that will stick with me for a lifetime and I will never forget. The beautiful world of Cyrodiil and its high fantasy setting. The ominous feeling you have to fulfill the prophecy and shut the jaws of Oblivion. And the game has Sean Bean! He voices Martin Septim and delivers a performance. This game has gotten me through hard times and for that I can never repay it it in full but what I can say... Everytime Oblivion is mentioned I will say it is the greatest Game ever made… Expand
  32. grimreapersims
    Sep 24, 2021
    9
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  33. yangfanhong
    Mar 20, 2021
    8
    This is a fascinating role playing game, with detailed game design and addictive missions and mechanisms.
  34. Padro
    Dec 25, 2020
    9
    Oblivion definitely was a great game but when skyrim came it became old so fast, don't get me wrong this game is still worth picking up but it's not as good as skyrim in my opinion.
  35. Buboub47
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    Well, Skyrim is more popular but i like oblivion more. This game literally took everything Morrowwind established and improved it in every way, one reason that this game is superior to skyrim is the massive world and a variety of different side quests.
  36. Trevorman
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    I actually like this game more than skyrim, easily one of the best games ever made.
  37. DausenMoore
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Oblivion is still my favorite game ever released, even in 2020. Regardless of the outdated gameplay and graphics, I still like it more than any modern RPG. The Witcher 3 included. If you haven't yet, try it.
  38. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    OVERALL - 97%

    Gameplay - 8/10 Graphics (for time) - 9/10 Story - 8/10 Game Length - 10/10 Characters - 8/10 Level/Area Design - 8/10 Atmosphere - 8/10 Sound Effects - 8/10 Soundtrack - 8/10 Replay Value - 9/10 While we can look back and laugh at the NPC dialog and bugs now, this game was incredible upon release. I loved the mystical world and was one of the few open world    OVERALL - 97%

    Gameplay - 8/10
    Graphics (for time) - 9/10
    Story - 8/10
    Game Length - 10/10
    Characters - 8/10
    Level/Area Design - 8/10
    Atmosphere - 8/10
    Sound Effects - 8/10
    Soundtrack - 8/10
    Replay Value - 9/10

    While we can look back and laugh at the NPC dialog and bugs now, this game was incredible upon release. I loved the mystical world and was one of the few open world games that I actually wanted to fully explore.    … Expand
  39. Cementer200
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion is a masterpiece. Oblivion is a open world role playing game with a great main quest and lots of great side quests.
  40. storygamer
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    If you think of RPGs, Bethesda`s The Elder Scrolls ist indispensable. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is in no way inferior to its brilliant predecessor Morrowind. Even more, Oblivion`s splendid story and huge open world satisfies every adventurer. Graphics are great, the environment feels lively and the quests are epic. Every RPG fan and friend of fine arts should experience the tripIf you think of RPGs, Bethesda`s The Elder Scrolls ist indispensable. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is in no way inferior to its brilliant predecessor Morrowind. Even more, Oblivion`s splendid story and huge open world satisfies every adventurer. Graphics are great, the environment feels lively and the quests are epic. Every RPG fan and friend of fine arts should experience the trip through magical Cyrodiil and ominous Oblivion!… Expand
  41. ToxicScarecrow
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The story is amazing with some of the most evil characters that I've ever seen, magical experience and great graphics.
  42. Adoring_Fan
    May 17, 2020
    10
    I love this game, I think it's so good I named my username after the most annoying character. In my opinion, it's just a tad better than Skyrim. The combats easy to learn, lockpickings easier, it's full of memes, and I don't get asked if I get to the cloud district very often. The Arena in Imperial City is a fun way to earn money, and it's a fun way to kill characters without a guard inI love this game, I think it's so good I named my username after the most annoying character. In my opinion, it's just a tad better than Skyrim. The combats easy to learn, lockpickings easier, it's full of memes, and I don't get asked if I get to the cloud district very often. The Arena in Imperial City is a fun way to earn money, and it's a fun way to kill characters without a guard in your face. The city's are better than Skyrims, and the quests are better.… Expand
  43. Shimmeywill
    Feb 26, 2020
    8
    Fun title with solid gameplay, visuals and role playing mechanics. Interesting setting.
  44. thehoohgames
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    One of the best games i ever played in my xbox 360. The ambiance of the game and the possibilities that have are fantastic. every fan of rpg, have to play this game!
  45. GamePlayer1760
    May 7, 2019
    10
    Arguably the greatest game ever made. Even if you aren't an RPG geek, it still holds up many years later and is better than than Skyrim or the online versions. A must own.
  46. RafaelBarrera
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    The first RPG I played in the 7th generation... it sucked the life out of me. i played it with DLC's and I can sya it's one of best RPG's ever made... You have a vast world to explore, hundreds of dungeons, good questlines, good rolling... It had poor graphics, but who cares ? MUST-PLAY
  47. BrettSiebenhaar
    Aug 10, 2018
    8
    So many memories! This game got me through one of my deployments. My down time was spent with this game. I loved it. It was my first Elder Scrolls game and I am happy that it was. I still play this game till this day...sorry Skyrim.
  48. GorineitorAkagi
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Sencillamente cuando me compre mi xbox 360 , el mejor juego que habia jugado en mi vida , muy inmersivo desde el principio donde la toma de decisiones es importante.Juego casi infinito ya que le puedes hechar tantas horas que yo ni lo he acabado jajaja, pero para mi el juego que desperto mi que se yo en los juegos de bethesda , una obra de arte , innovacion en aquel entonces! magia pura!!!
  49. slag
    Apr 9, 2018
    9
    Fantastic deep world. Almost complete freedom to build the hero you want to play. Must play.
  50. Epik_Ninnja
    Aug 12, 2017
    8
    I played this game from mid 2016 to early 2017 and I can assure that it's stood the test of time since I honestly enjoyed it almost as much as Skyrim. The combat is clunky and graphics and animations are very bad by today's standards but the game still offers a good main quest, a pretty big open world, factions to join with quality quest lines and several fighting styles with numerousI played this game from mid 2016 to early 2017 and I can assure that it's stood the test of time since I honestly enjoyed it almost as much as Skyrim. The combat is clunky and graphics and animations are very bad by today's standards but the game still offers a good main quest, a pretty big open world, factions to join with quality quest lines and several fighting styles with numerous spells. I put 60 hours into the game by the time I finished it and there's probably another 60 worth of content. Over a decade after its release, this is an RPG you can enjoy long after its release.… Expand
  51. LordMOrion
    Apr 17, 2017
    9
    Oblivion will go down in video gaming's hall of fame. It is the first truly massive Western RPG with mass-market appeal on consoles. This game changed how I looked at games altogether. With a massive array of quests and campaigns and a main campaign that could easily be a Hollywood blockbuster this is a game you will not want to leave. I am still playing my original save after ten years.Oblivion will go down in video gaming's hall of fame. It is the first truly massive Western RPG with mass-market appeal on consoles. This game changed how I looked at games altogether. With a massive array of quests and campaigns and a main campaign that could easily be a Hollywood blockbuster this is a game you will not want to leave. I am still playing my original save after ten years. This is sadly where my only criticism of the game comes in, my original save is becoming unplayable on my Xbox 360 (however my Xbox One seems to be handling it better). This means I am 'rationing' the remaining play time before it becomes useless. I wonder if Bethesda could issue a patch?… Expand
  52. AlexanderDM
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Incredibly immersive and engaging, and a worthy successor to TES:III. Suffers from Bethesda's signature robotic combat which puts a damper on melee mechanics, but overwhelmingly compensates for this with its detailed world-building. Players can interact with nearly every object in the game, and have practically no limit to their options. It's easy to forget there's a real world outside of Cyrodil.
  53. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This game blew me away when i first played it at a friends house and was the main reason i bought an Xbox 360. Up there with the best of the best, a masterpiece for the time and still holds up well over 10 years later.
  54. andree1991
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    One of the best games ever made. It has content to last you for literally 200 hundred hours or more. And thats with ONE character class. The leveling system is stupid though, but it's just a minor complain. PLAY THIS NOW on whatever console you can
  55. Hemp316
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    There are few games that you discover A sense of wonder and purpose than this Game.Not even later Bethesda games like Skyrim and Fallout 3 made me feel like I was in A world of awe and one where I truly had the freedom with nearly unlimited possibilities within A gorgeous package. Cyrodiil to me way outshines any other Elder Scrolls title.No matter how you play it is always A unique andThere are few games that you discover A sense of wonder and purpose than this Game.Not even later Bethesda games like Skyrim and Fallout 3 made me feel like I was in A world of awe and one where I truly had the freedom with nearly unlimited possibilities within A gorgeous package. Cyrodiil to me way outshines any other Elder Scrolls title.No matter how you play it is always A unique and special experience that you will be remembering for years to come.Replay-ability is so much fun,the action,the interactions with NPC,random adventures.exploration and A whole lot more await you.10/10 in my book!… Expand
  56. Termin8ter
    May 25, 2015
    10
    Who wouldn't give The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion a 10/10?. This game has aged very well from it's release in 2006. The story is just as engaging as Skyrims and the gameplay too. Oblivion is not only just a great game in general, it has bought many memories to the minds of many gamers. Do I even have to mention the soundtrack? the soundtrack is awesome. The characters are as memorable asWho wouldn't give The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion a 10/10?. This game has aged very well from it's release in 2006. The story is just as engaging as Skyrims and the gameplay too. Oblivion is not only just a great game in general, it has bought many memories to the minds of many gamers. Do I even have to mention the soundtrack? the soundtrack is awesome. The characters are as memorable as ever. Oblivion is a masterpiece. must-but now.… Expand
  57. Danielshane
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Around this time this is one of the best games I've ever played hands down. The art work. Man every thing when I first found this game I was hooked love the idea. Yes there was a glitch or two but with how big this game was and a lot of play hours I could understand. Hands down one of the best games I've ever played... :))
  58. Beermonger7
    Nov 20, 2014
    8
    Its a great game, I never really beat it though. Honestly after a while all of the content is recycled. Like a lot of dungeons look the same, different layout but the same. Also the difficulty level goes from extremely easy to damn near impossible. I know you can lower the difficulty setting but I just wish they would have got it right. I think I should go back to this game and just do aIts a great game, I never really beat it though. Honestly after a while all of the content is recycled. Like a lot of dungeons look the same, different layout but the same. Also the difficulty level goes from extremely easy to damn near impossible. I know you can lower the difficulty setting but I just wish they would have got it right. I think I should go back to this game and just do a speed run through the main storyline, because I would just keep doing the side quests.… Expand
  59. JFadd
    Sep 3, 2014
    8
    The fourth installment of the Elder Scrolls takes us back to Cyrodiil for the third time in the franchise and the first time since Daggerfall. It is a beautiful game that is definitely one of my favorite games of all time. The only problems with Oblivion is that it hasn't aged well. The graphical capabilities is way behind nowadays and compared to its spiritual successors( Fallout 3 andThe fourth installment of the Elder Scrolls takes us back to Cyrodiil for the third time in the franchise and the first time since Daggerfall. It is a beautiful game that is definitely one of my favorite games of all time. The only problems with Oblivion is that it hasn't aged well. The graphical capabilities is way behind nowadays and compared to its spiritual successors( Fallout 3 and Skyrim ) and the A.I. is not as good as it should've been.
    My last thoughts is that Bethesda must've opted for an easy way out by going back to Cyrodiil and creating an easily thought out game so they could make something as epic as the next installment in the series.    … Expand
  60. gregfrost448
    Aug 22, 2014
    10
    Best game ever if i wanted more adventure id have to be friends with peter pan and that's not possible one things is possible playing this game and its the one thing i wanna do for the rest of my life
  61. NeedForsleep
    Aug 19, 2014
    9
    Oblivion is easily one of the greatest games out there on the xbox 360! you will find yourself playing this game for hours and hours on end the story is great! the combat is good the graphics look amazing even for a 8 year old game! but at times the game lags and can affect you during combat. And the soundtrack is..... Freaking amazing. So if you can buy this for either console or pc getOblivion is easily one of the greatest games out there on the xbox 360! you will find yourself playing this game for hours and hours on end the story is great! the combat is good the graphics look amazing even for a 8 year old game! but at times the game lags and can affect you during combat. And the soundtrack is..... Freaking amazing. So if you can buy this for either console or pc get it it is worth our money!… Expand
  62. LongSlayer
    Aug 6, 2014
    10
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an extraordinary experience and is hands down my favourite game of all time. If you like any RPG what so ever then Oblivion is right for you. The quests are amazing and exciting to play and the story itself is epic. The customization of your character and game play feels so unique because there are so many choices and paths you can take with yourThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an extraordinary experience and is hands down my favourite game of all time. If you like any RPG what so ever then Oblivion is right for you. The quests are amazing and exciting to play and the story itself is epic. The customization of your character and game play feels so unique because there are so many choices and paths you can take with your character. The environment is very bright and colourful and the graphics are pretty decent for being released in 2006. The music of this game is absolutely breathtaking, it's the best game score that I have ever heard, and I enjoy listening to it during my adventure. The only flaw is that there are not that many voice actors, so you hear a lot of the same voices from different NPCs. Oblivion is my favourite RPG and my favourite game overall. It would be a mistake if you didn't ever play this.… Expand
  63. CactusReview
    Jul 23, 2014
    9
    This game is truly amazing. The graphics are stunning for 2006, and continue to amaze people. There are so many quests that you can find anywhere throughout the land, and exploring never gets old. The different guilds give a lot of content to enjoy, and the flow of the game is executed perfectly. While the game has many amazing points, the combat is somewhat repetitive, and the levelingThis game is truly amazing. The graphics are stunning for 2006, and continue to amaze people. There are so many quests that you can find anywhere throughout the land, and exploring never gets old. The different guilds give a lot of content to enjoy, and the flow of the game is executed perfectly. While the game has many amazing points, the combat is somewhat repetitive, and the leveling system is slightly annoying at times. I still love this game though, and if you're looking for a game that will give you nearly endless hours for your money: Try Oblivion.… Expand
  64. babaganush
    Apr 23, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it seems people really give up easily when playing games.

    I am rating this based off of when i played it, not when it came out, and not after playing skyrim nor am I comparing it to skyrim, since that is dumb to play skyrim 1st, then oblivion. you wouldnt watch the last star wars movie and then watch the 2nd one, thats dumb too.

    also EddieHokie complained that there were no houses to buy? there is one in every town and then the expansion lets you have a castle, a mages tower, some undergrown thief ship, so did you not look in any of the towns ever for a house to buy?(apparently he didnt) so yes there are lots of nice houses to buy and i preferred the castle.(the castle, tower and underground ship are DLC content)

    the oblivion gates were a chore but i liked the new areas and things to loot, so unless you hate these kinds of games to begin with or play skyrim 1st, then this was a fun game with things to do.

    I dont like being a vampire only cuz the sun constantly kills you otherwise vamp is fun and meeting vampires are fun cuz you can clearly tell someone is a vampire but they are hiding it and its fun to try and find evidence they are a vampire and all sorts of other stuff you will find and see if you simply play the game a normal amount of time and not whine like a child after 1-2 hours.    … Expand
  65. Piecefighter
    Apr 11, 2014
    9
    Fantastic world to play in, very well done, you can see that the designers appreciate what they are making. Another game that steals hours of my time:)
  66. Wolfie1987
    Mar 24, 2014
    8
    The leveling system is broken, the graphics haven't aged well, everything looks generic, the combat system is atrocious, ... yet I love this game and its freedom & magical atmosphere. Daggerfall & Morrowind are true classics, Skyrim is better in nearly every way, but Oblivion has so much heart.
  67. rambonc
    Feb 6, 2014
    10
    Oblivion, like its older brothers, is a timeless classic. that's all that needs to be said on behalf of this masterpiece. but for curios people who don't know oblivion is one of those few games that bring the game play, storytelling and visuals to a whole new level. Bethesda truly set the bar for the Xbox 360's launch and to this day Oblivion still holds up in every way. simply put if youOblivion, like its older brothers, is a timeless classic. that's all that needs to be said on behalf of this masterpiece. but for curios people who don't know oblivion is one of those few games that bring the game play, storytelling and visuals to a whole new level. Bethesda truly set the bar for the Xbox 360's launch and to this day Oblivion still holds up in every way. simply put if you have never had the pleasure of playing this game now is as good a time as any especially with the next gen under-way you'll be able to get this game at a bargain and believe me it'll be worth every penny… Expand
  68. AssBlaster666
    Jan 6, 2014
    10
    Best game ever I LOVE IT it's better than skyrim it isn't just kill this kill that there is actual strategy like that dark brotherhood quest where you have to kill the shi captai n and instead of walking in and killing him you hide in a box and pop out
  69. Munthelion
    Dec 24, 2013
    9
    Only it's successor Skyrim boasts a better Fantasy RPG experience.

    At the time it came out, simply one of the greatest games to ever hit the shelves and while it does have some flaws, especially related to certain combat mechanics, to this day it rivals most RPGs for quality.
  70. icky101
    Dec 23, 2013
    10
    My Favorite Game on Xbox! The dungeons are fun, the quests are unique and interesting. The lore is fantastic! Everything about this game is amazing! My only complaint is you spend a lot of time in your menu and quest journals.
  71. Lemieux85
    Dec 2, 2013
    9
    Great game, huge map to explore and countless quests to complete. Don't be fooled by the WoW nerds who are giving this game poor reviews to try to lower the score. The game is fun and you can easily spend 50+ hours on this game without even touching the main quest.
  72. FloodSlayer
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    This is a great game. The things I hated about Morrowind is gone but the only problem I have with this game is the guide arrow & how the game feels so piecefull that if you want to get in a fight then you will have to go into a cave, ruins, ect.
  73. mcmanusaur
    Sep 7, 2013
    9
    ---Rating---
    Design: 4 /5 (few changes to an already enjoyable system, but not all for the better)
    Polish: 4 /5 (much improved graphics, but slightly less coherent aesthetic than Morrowind) Value: 5 /5 (as always, a huge open world with virtually unmatched replay potential) ---Review--- Yes, the game world is by all standards large and looks immensely better than that of Morrowind,    ---Rating---
    Design: 4 /5 (few changes to an already enjoyable system, but not all for the better)
    Polish: 4 /5 (much improved graphics, but slightly less coherent aesthetic than Morrowind)
    Value: 5 /5 (as always, a huge open world with virtually unmatched replay potential)

    ---Review---
    Yes, the game world is by all standards large and looks immensely better than that of Morrowind, but at the same time I have found that Oblivion sorely lacks the sense of imminent danger and risk that made its predecessor such an exciting experience.

    Part of this might have to do with the loot and dungeon leveling system that I personally despised (but which might appeal to casual players and fans of more conventional dungeon crawls), but the ease of virtually unlimited fast travel and omnipresent quest markers also contribute to the suffocating odor of unnecessary streamlining.

    Even if such ease-and-efficiency-of-use oriented features seem to be somewhat at odds with TES' trademark free-roaming at-your-leisure exploration, the latter thankfully remains intact. The dungeons tend to be boring and repetitive, but the setting of Cyrodiil is rather interestingly varied if a bit lacking in overall cohesion.

    Of course the world itself isn't perfectly convincing, and neither is it entirely realistic in how it reacts to the player's actions, but for a game of Oblivion's scope that's asking quite a lot. There are many things that Oblivion does very impressively, such that most players should be able to overlook- if somewhat begrudgingly- its few but obvious flaws.    … Expand
  74. SolidSnake696
    Sep 7, 2013
    10
    This game is great. At the time of release, there was nothing quite like it. Sure the inventory and menus were a the voice acting was terrible and every goddamn NPC was ugly. But never before has a game given someone so much freedom to do whatever you want. The game isn't for everyone, especially those with low attention spans, or little patience. Sometimes the game can be downrightThis game is great. At the time of release, there was nothing quite like it. Sure the inventory and menus were a the voice acting was terrible and every goddamn NPC was ugly. But never before has a game given someone so much freedom to do whatever you want. The game isn't for everyone, especially those with low attention spans, or little patience. Sometimes the game can be downright boring, and the bugs will make you lose up to 10 hours of gameplay, and yet its still a masterpiece.… Expand
  75. Lowpayne911
    Aug 17, 2013
    10
    This game always loomed around the video store unnoticed, until I picked it up one day by chance. I never looked back since then, it is one of my all time favorites, and I will always treasure the memories and experiences this game gave me. Absolute 10/10.
  76. Skurry93
    Jul 26, 2013
    10
    My favorite game of all time. The amount of options and possibilities in this game makes it so unique, apart from other RPG's. Skyrim is a very good game, but I have never enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed Oblivion. Just running around in the beautiful cities and landscapes, to explore all the amazing things in this game (while gaining levels, yeah). You never have a dull moment, at least IMy favorite game of all time. The amount of options and possibilities in this game makes it so unique, apart from other RPG's. Skyrim is a very good game, but I have never enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed Oblivion. Just running around in the beautiful cities and landscapes, to explore all the amazing things in this game (while gaining levels, yeah). You never have a dull moment, at least I didn't, in Oblivion! PERIOD!… Expand
  77. GamingSoldier
    Jul 13, 2013
    8
    even though I have mixed feelings about Skyrim I loved oblivion. it is one of the best RPGs ever in my opinon and you should get it and i will tell you why
    pros: Story and characters, memorable dynamic storys you make on your own or through the quests, oblivion gates, Daedra are really cool villains, combat is good for a 2006 game, large amount of interesting content, the guilds have    even though I have mixed feelings about Skyrim I loved oblivion. it is one of the best RPGs ever in my opinon and you should get it and i will tell you why
    pros: Story and characters, memorable dynamic storys you make on your own or through the quests, oblivion gates, Daedra are really cool villains, combat is good for a 2006 game, large amount of interesting content, the guilds have interesting storys and actvities and help power up your skills in each respective class (fighter= warrior mages guild= wizards thieves guild= theives duh dark brotherhood= assasins arena= whatever you dang want) spell creating
    cons= level up system (level up wrong and lose every fight after) kind of disappointing main story climax, character models are poorly designed, in the dialogue system the camera zooms in onto the NPCs face as time stops for everything else and you basically select the subject of the conversation rather then what you say
    all in all oblivion is an amazing game worth every penny of its purchase price and with expansions like the shivering isles and knights of the nine there is plenty of content once you finish all of the original game (which i doubt would happen)    … Expand
  78. cub317
    Jun 10, 2013
    9
    I reviewed Skyrim before I reviewed Oblivion, however, I played Oblivion first. All I can say about this game is that it is just amazing. It is not as good as Skyrim, but it is still quite good. Oblivion was the game that brought me into this amazing franchise, and is now one of my favorite video games of all time. The graphics of this game are quite beautiful. Of course they are notI reviewed Skyrim before I reviewed Oblivion, however, I played Oblivion first. All I can say about this game is that it is just amazing. It is not as good as Skyrim, but it is still quite good. Oblivion was the game that brought me into this amazing franchise, and is now one of my favorite video games of all time. The graphics of this game are quite beautiful. Of course they are not as good as Skyrim (not quite as realistic), but they are beautiful enough to get the job done. There is quite a bit of detail in the graphics, and it really was a graphical achievement back in 2006 when this was released. Even today, the game's graphics are still very good. The sound is good too. It's not quite as realistic as I would have hoped, however, once again, it is realistic enough to get the job done. The sound effects and voice acting are done well enough, however, the best sound in this game is the game's music. Along with this game's sequel Skyrim, this game ties with the best soundtrack I have ever heard from a video game. The soundtrack to both of these games perfectly fit the environment you are in, and add a very beautiful touch to an already beautiful game. Once again, there are several quests to do in Oblivion that each have their own story. However, I think the main quest of Oblivion might just be a tiny bit better than Skyrim. Skyrim's main quest is a bit of a cliched apocalypse prevention scenario, however, Oblivion's story has gates from Oblivion (basically hell in The Elder Scrolls lore) opening, unleashing demons. It is up to you to seal these gateways, and stop the demons from appearing. One thing that is unique about this game's story is that you are not the chosen one. Instead, you are helping out the chosen one. This may sound boring, however, it really is well done, and much more original than most video games about a chosen one (ones where your character is the chosen one). This changed back to you being the chosen one in Skyrim however. As for the gameplay, it is not Skyrim, but it is good enough. This game is also open world, just like Skyrim, and you can literally do just about anything that you want. You can even choose not to do quests if you wish. The gameplay is not much different from Skyrim at all, however, I would say that it is not quite as good. Despite combat being good, it does feel a little like you are waving your sword at thin air. It is also weird the way non-player characters change the look on their face from sad to glad mere seconds after reminding them of something bad then good. Leveling up is also quite mixed if you ask me. At the very beginning of the game, you have to choose your birthsign. You really have to be careful with this, because once you pick a birthsign, you keep it throughout the rest of the game. So there is no way you can change it in the middle of the game like in Skyrim. Despite these flaws, I can safely say that this game is fantastic. It is not as good as Skyrim, however, it is good enough to be worthy of recognition throughout the gaming community. That is why I award Oblivion with an outstanding 9 out of 10!… Expand
  79. drlowdon
    Jun 9, 2013
    8
    The fourth in the longing running PC series Oblivion is the first to be designed primarily for console gaming. Fortunately however, while it is more accessible than its predecessors, it retains all of the depth with well in excess of 150 hours of gameplay available. Designed to be an open ended single player experience Oblivions huge world is virtually unparalleled in video games andThe fourth in the longing running PC series Oblivion is the first to be designed primarily for console gaming. Fortunately however, while it is more accessible than its predecessors, it retains all of the depth with well in excess of 150 hours of gameplay available. Designed to be an open ended single player experience Oblivions huge world is virtually unparalleled in video games and everything is open right from the start, allowing the player to take things at their own pace. The main quest involves the usual RPG theme of saving the world from impending doom. This is done by entering a number of 'Oblivion Gates' that transport you to a hellish dimension where the gate can be shut down. Truth be told these gates are probably the least interesting aspect of the game. Thanks to the simplistic combat and almost identical looking dimensions trolling through the repetitive enemies can become tiresome on occasions.

    Those that stick primarily to the main plot will however miss a huge amount of interesting content. The three guilds (Magic, Fighters and Dark Brotherhood) for instance offer some excellent side quests that give the player choices in how they should be completed. A handy map makes it easy to keep track of any quests you have started and as well as allowing quick travel to any locations you have already visited. As with any RPG worth its salt the player is also able to level-up and customise their character. Having selected a race and gender during the games opening it is possible to specialise in different handheld weapons, ranged weapons or even magic. Skills such as lock picking and charisma also affect the way in which the game is played. One controversial feature however does see the enemies around the world level up in relation to your character. This can be frustrating when you are killed by an enemy you thought you could easily overpower but does ensure the game remains a challenge. Just be sure to save often!

    Anyone after a game in which they can really invest their time won't find many better RPG's available on the current generation of consoles.    … Expand
  80. WyattTheAwesome
    May 30, 2013
    9
    One of the greatest RPG's of all time. Oblivion is a gem. A large open world, lots of literature to read, many quests and things to do and a wonderful combat system. Though it comes with its fair share of glitches, it's no excuse to not play this game. You thought Skyrim was good? Well you haven't played Oblivion. Just go! Buy this game and thank me later!
  81. OttawaExile
    May 27, 2013
    10
    I haven't played this game in a few years but I am going back and retroactivly scoring them. While it is not as beautiful as Skyrim is today. For it's time it was an amazing game. It felt like a living breathing word which you happened upon. The fighting and magic were well done. Most of the quests were entertaining. My only complaing was that 3rd person looked atrocious, but since theI haven't played this game in a few years but I am going back and retroactivly scoring them. While it is not as beautiful as Skyrim is today. For it's time it was an amazing game. It felt like a living breathing word which you happened upon. The fighting and magic were well done. Most of the quests were entertaining. My only complaing was that 3rd person looked atrocious, but since the game is meant to be played in first person, I'll let it slide.… Expand
  82. jrobpaq
    May 26, 2013
    10
    Oblivion is by far one of the best games of all time, hands down. Great attention to detail, interesting quests and multiple storylines, a massive world to explore, and a multitude of weapons and spells to unleash on your opponents. I'm struggling to find things Bethesda did wrong with this game... Perhaps the animations could be a bit smooter, the bugs ironed out, and the levelingOblivion is by far one of the best games of all time, hands down. Great attention to detail, interesting quests and multiple storylines, a massive world to explore, and a multitude of weapons and spells to unleash on your opponents. I'm struggling to find things Bethesda did wrong with this game... Perhaps the animations could be a bit smooter, the bugs ironed out, and the leveling system fixed, but these are now expeced with every Bethesda game, and cannot be avoided with a game this large.

    Overall, if you don't already own this game, you should probably do so. Even if you haven't played Morrowind, or any other Bethesda game for that matter, you owe it to yourself to buy this game.    … Expand
  83. Bloodlustrous
    May 12, 2013
    8
    Oblivion sets you up in a world to fend for yourself. Nobody holds your hand. For someone who hasn't played many open world RPGs, this is not good news. You really have to have previous knowledge to get started in this game. I found myself, a newbie to the open-world RPGs, frustrated at every corner. I suggest it's sequel, Skyrim, to people who haven't played games like this before. It isOblivion sets you up in a world to fend for yourself. Nobody holds your hand. For someone who hasn't played many open world RPGs, this is not good news. You really have to have previous knowledge to get started in this game. I found myself, a newbie to the open-world RPGs, frustrated at every corner. I suggest it's sequel, Skyrim, to people who haven't played games like this before. It is ever-so-slightly more newbie-friendly.

    That aside, it's a great game. It's legendary. When I found out it was released in 2006 I couldn't believe it. The graphics are lovely, the gameplay is lovely, the map is lovely. However, I cannot give this game a high rating just because of how unfriendly it is to new players.    … Expand
  84. Rox22
    Feb 7, 2013
    9
    This is the game that convinced me to buy an XBox 360. At the time, the visuals just blew me away as I had not sen anything like it before. The main quest is rather short, but the realm is huge with tons of exploration. Cyrodill is just extremely beautiful and a marvel to behold. NPCs are a bit flat and the leveling system a bit unbalanced, but other than that this game is fantastic.This is the game that convinced me to buy an XBox 360. At the time, the visuals just blew me away as I had not sen anything like it before. The main quest is rather short, but the realm is huge with tons of exploration. Cyrodill is just extremely beautiful and a marvel to behold. NPCs are a bit flat and the leveling system a bit unbalanced, but other than that this game is fantastic. Overall: A fantastic game and a wonderful introduction to the 360 for me.… Expand
  85. joeybear
    Dec 29, 2012
    9
    Oblivion can be a frustrating experience, you are presented with an intriguing setting that doesn't live up to its potential. I found myself wanting more out of the various regions in Cyrodill. The leveling system leaves much to be desired, you can quickly find yourself out-matched if you aren't careful. Despite this glaring flaw, Oblivion stands as a monumental achievement in gaming.
  86. Jackthebrit
    Dec 2, 2012
    10
    First off I would like to say this is one of my favourite games of all time, it took some getting used to (3rd time lucky) but after a few tries I really got into this game. This is the very first RPG I ever played, so it is likely that it took some getting used to because it is a HUGE game, there are a lot of quests to complete, areas to explore, etc. There is only one thing that is wrongFirst off I would like to say this is one of my favourite games of all time, it took some getting used to (3rd time lucky) but after a few tries I really got into this game. This is the very first RPG I ever played, so it is likely that it took some getting used to because it is a HUGE game, there are a lot of quests to complete, areas to explore, etc. There is only one thing that is wrong with this game, and that thing is in the title of the game: OBLIVION. So the world of oblivion is the main plot for this game, basically it is hell and the gates to oblivion have opened in Cyrodiil and you must stop it, that is the generalised plot of the game, I don't like the world of oblivion because it is very repetitive, there are some changes in how it looks in each gate but when you get to the tower, it is mostly the same and it gets very boring after the first few you enter, this wouldn't of been much of a problem but it is the main focus of the game, so it requires you to go through quite a few of them. Now moving onto the things I like and that is pretty much everything else, seriously, I love this game and thank goodness that 90% of the quests do not involve the gates of oblivion, anyway the best quests of the game are the guild quests, there are four major guilds in this game; fighters guild, thieves guild, mages guild and my favourite: The Dark Brotherhood. What is so good about these quests is that they are very fun to do, especially the dark brotherhood ones which require you to kill in anyway you want to. To summarise; if you can get past the frustration of the oblivion realm. then you will have a lot of fun in the world of Cyrodiil, with vibrant colours and massive areas, you will be hooked on Elder Scrolls 4 for hours upon hours upon hours. 9/10… Expand
  87. watithink123
    Nov 14, 2012
    9
    Ok after Skyrim hiting my No.1 game of all time I had to try Oblivion. Oblivion is a amazing game that should not be given a zero for graphics for a 6 year old game(Graphes are not everything peeps). Now im a huge fan of the Elder Scrolls series. As soon as I compete this gae in getting Morrow Wind. The Elder Scrolls IV: Obivion 9.5/10
  88. niconline
    Oct 29, 2012
    9
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is simply the most comprehensive game and experience on the Xbox 360 to date. While a few other games on the system might do one or two things as good or slightly better than Oblivion, none of them come close to overwhelming experience that is Oblivion. Simply put, it is the one Xbox 360 game that everyone should own.
  89. Zonidor
    Jul 5, 2012
    10
    After spending 50h+ into this game im more than delighted by the quality of today's so often almost mindless games. Yes i am playing Bf3 and CoD and enjoying them too but neither of those titles can give me the feel as when you fight your way through the dark plains of the Oblivion realm, finding that new great enchanted glass-sword or just simply exploring the beautiful world for newAfter spending 50h+ into this game im more than delighted by the quality of today's so often almost mindless games. Yes i am playing Bf3 and CoD and enjoying them too but neither of those titles can give me the feel as when you fight your way through the dark plains of the Oblivion realm, finding that new great enchanted glass-sword or just simply exploring the beautiful world for new dungeons or even ingredients. It was released in 2006 and i would say that it looks better than the most games released just one or two years ago, and not because of the details in the textures but by the design of everything in the game. From the wooden houses of Bruma to the dark and red of towers in the Oblivion dimension. It looks great, its all created with such creative joy which is easily noticed throughout the whole game. The story is intriguing if you just put some time into actually listening to what the people have to say, and with all the side-quests it's a game that would last for days after days. Everything about this game makes you want to play it for hours upon hours. It does contain its flaws though. The Ai might be a bit jerky sometimes and the faces might look goofy but that isn't but that is never something that ruins the overall experience of the game. Oblivion offers a lot of variety, and often a lot of twists to the regular gameplay. I would recommend this game to anyone who wants a great immersive singleplayer-game that will only leave you with the urge to find that last gem for your jewellery-collection or that one missing piece of armor. I cant promise that everyone would appreciate the qualities of this game though, but give it a try even though your not a huge rpg player it still delivers a great experience.… Expand
  90. Tehsoupman12
    Jun 27, 2012
    9
    Easily one of my most played games ever, Oblivion introduced me to the accessible open world RPG, and after many many hours of complete immersion amongst the amazing forest landscape, I finally realized that I had completed everything. Great fun.
  91. Naglfar
    May 13, 2012
    9
    One of the best games on xbox 360. Hugely varied and interesting fantasy landscape with a plethora of things to do from alchemy to smithing to enchanting. The storyline is fantastic and the lead narration from Patrick Stewart sets the scene for an immersive epic from the very opening. Buying your own house to decorate and place your rare loots in never gets old, and the multitude of townsOne of the best games on xbox 360. Hugely varied and interesting fantasy landscape with a plethora of things to do from alchemy to smithing to enchanting. The storyline is fantastic and the lead narration from Patrick Stewart sets the scene for an immersive epic from the very opening. Buying your own house to decorate and place your rare loots in never gets old, and the multitude of towns with differing style makes picking a home for our characters unique and interesting on each play through. Couple this with the ability to buy a mount to explore the vast open landscapes for quests and caves and dungeons and you have an awesome freestyle play experience. The storywriting and voice acting are all top notch as is the gameplay and graphics.
    My only two complaints are as follows: the levelling system, which sees common enemies getting more powerful depending on your level (which kind of makes levelling up pointless) aka getting attacked by a common roadside bandit who has elite weapons and armor because of your level when you passed by the same road earlier in the game to be attacked by a barely dressed struggler with iron weapons; and the glitchiness inherent in the game, with slow load times and the occasional crashing. Overall a superb and ambitious title for the xbox 360.    … Expand
  92. IplayGAMESone23
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    Oblivion I think is Bethesda's masterpiece so far. It only really has funny bugs and that at the current update, possibly the last. In Skyrim I have found about 30 game crashing bugs, so I end up playing Oblivion way more.

    Boasting 16 miles squared (40km) of land, it is a pretty massive game. Of course Daggerfall was 487,000 square kilometres but that was randomly generated.
  93. sympathy4saren2
    Apr 2, 2012
    9
    A brilliant rpg with a massive amount to do. Looting is phenomenal, as is exploration and character customization. There are some flaws that people all too often point out, but overall the scale and freedom and fun of this game is absolutely amazing. I tried this game once, didn't like it, put it back. I watched some lets plays and decided to give it another try: best gaming decision IA brilliant rpg with a massive amount to do. Looting is phenomenal, as is exploration and character customization. There are some flaws that people all too often point out, but overall the scale and freedom and fun of this game is absolutely amazing. I tried this game once, didn't like it, put it back. I watched some lets plays and decided to give it another try: best gaming decision I have ever made. This game opened me up to The Elder Scrolls, and after 220 hours and a satisfying playthrough (before the expansion), I can safely say this game is soul-suckingly addicting and absorbs your existence right out of your eyes. 9 / 10… Expand
  94. Machofella
    Mar 18, 2012
    10
    While it gifts players a huge, stunning world to wander in and a ton of things to do, Oblivion also takes quite a humble approach, sticking to more conservative RPG values. Firstly, Oblivion is extremely pretty. The land of Cyrodiil is styled in the manner of a European fairy tale of a Knights-and-Dames age, largely covered in greenery and dotted with medieval towns and settlements. It isWhile it gifts players a huge, stunning world to wander in and a ton of things to do, Oblivion also takes quite a humble approach, sticking to more conservative RPG values. Firstly, Oblivion is extremely pretty. The land of Cyrodiil is styled in the manner of a European fairy tale of a Knights-and-Dames age, largely covered in greenery and dotted with medieval towns and settlements. It is scene which welcomes players warmly and embrace them in a feeling of familiarity. In other words, it is quite the perfect fantasy world. There is also a nice story added in, and many, many quests to do and places to explore. Basic gameplay is largely a mix of fighting, which is relatively simple and fun, and much travelling which for more cultured folks is quite a gorgeous experience. Oblivion gets many things right, and aside from offering a great game gives gamers another world to live in.… Expand
  95. Josh_47ra
    Mar 6, 2012
    8
    A great game marred by poor design decisions. I'll admit I might have rated this a 9 if I hadn't finished Skyrim before writing this review. It's incredibly fun and addicting, but it never is that immersive. It is almost insistent on yanking the player out the world constantly be it from glitches, meta gaming, or just annoying controls. Still really fun and I recommend playing ,even if theA great game marred by poor design decisions. I'll admit I might have rated this a 9 if I hadn't finished Skyrim before writing this review. It's incredibly fun and addicting, but it never is that immersive. It is almost insistent on yanking the player out the world constantly be it from glitches, meta gaming, or just annoying controls. Still really fun and I recommend playing ,even if the ending is a bit anti-climatic.… Expand
  96. bubblegumNtaffy
    Mar 3, 2012
    10
    Honestly the best game/RPG I have every played. I even happened to get all the achievements without trying to.... on all the DLC. That's how immersive this game was. The plot was so well written with great major twists and missions, followed by engaging side missions. Although, not every mission is fun ( ie. oblivion gates), usually a quick-paced adventure is waiting for you via the nextHonestly the best game/RPG I have every played. I even happened to get all the achievements without trying to.... on all the DLC. That's how immersive this game was. The plot was so well written with great major twists and missions, followed by engaging side missions. Although, not every mission is fun ( ie. oblivion gates), usually a quick-paced adventure is waiting for you via the next mission. I used to hate this game because of the level of difficulty. DON'T GIVE UP ON IT AT FIRST. Realize that some enemies you can't take on until much later in the game. Once you get to level 15 everything starts falling into place ( at least it did for me) from then on I absolutely loved that game, putting 300+ hours into one save game file. It is the single greatest game buy I have made to date. For both quality and quantity. Do yourself a favor and at least try this game out. PLEASE BETHESDA DONT SELL OUT LIKE BIOWARE!

    PS: You can wait to by hitting select ( it also heals you ) and you can fast-travel across the huge map ( hate to admit I didn't know that for the first 16 hours of playing the game)    … Expand
  97. MercilessMonkey
    Feb 11, 2012
    10
    One of the best games I've played, and it has stood the test of time. In terms of amount of gameplay, only newer Elder Scrolls games can even compete. Shivering Isles was probably the best DLC released for any game ever, and added tons of hours to a game with already limitless playtime. The combat is fun, the story is huge, and it can keep you busy indefinitely.
  98. LordSeferoth
    Dec 30, 2011
    10
    One of the best games ever created. Massive world,massive amount of customization,amazing graphics, beautiful soundtrack and touching story makes Oblivion an experience of lifetime. Oblivion improves everything from Morrowind. Get ready to lose your social life
  99. HonestCritic
    Nov 24, 2011
    10
    This game blew me away all those years ago.

    I cannot believe it's been this long. No matter how many people play this game, none of them will have the exact same adventure. Classic game.
  100. Shadexx7
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    I am coming back to review this having invested time in the newly released Elder Scrolls game, Skyrim. While Skyrim is amazing, one can't help but look back at Oblivion. Thus, this review comes.

    I played Morrowind, the game before Oblivion. Unfortunately, I did so after playing Oblivion, and I could clearly see how flawed the game is in comparison to Oblivion. First, though, let me    I am coming back to review this having invested time in the newly released Elder Scrolls game, Skyrim. While Skyrim is amazing, one can't help but look back at Oblivion. Thus, this review comes.

    I played Morrowind, the game before Oblivion. Unfortunately, I did so after playing Oblivion, and I could clearly see how flawed the game is in comparison to Oblivion.

    First, though, let me praise Oblivion. As one of the best RPGs on the 360, and considering its age, Oblivion is just a blast to play, with so much replayability in it that one could play for hours on end. The combat, much improved from Morrowind, is fun; however, sometimes, usually in the melee combat, it feels floaty and the mechanics aren't perfect. Despite these hiccups, combat is still quite enjoyable, even if you want to be a mage or, like me, a sneaky thief/assassin. The quests are usually fun; there are many that fall flat, those being parts of the main quest or the Fighter's Guild. The Dark Brotherhood and Thieves Guild quests are still fun, no matter how many times I play them.

    Now, on to the flaws. First and foremost is the voice acting. It is great in that every line of dialogue is spoken clearly but...I can only hear the same voice so many times. You will end up hearing the generic Orc, Nord, Imperial, etc. voice many times throughout your adventure. Also, there are problems with the AI. In some instances in the game, where you fight alongside town guards, you'll end up accidentally hitting them; this leads to confusion at the end of the battle, when one will come up to you and demand to take you to jail for assaulting (or killing) a guard. This takes away from the experience.

    Another complaint would be the textures. They sometimes don't load, and you will notice that many of the caves, forts, and ruins do start to look very, very similar. The skill system is also kind of complicated, with major skills going to your level, and minor skills not affecting it at all. This really placed an emphasis on what you choose at the start of the game, narrowing down the freedom as it limits your character's growth.

    Even though it's not perfect, Oblivion is still a good game, and has aged rather well. Skyrim is much improved, but Oblivion will still entangle you. I doubt you'll get as much play time out of it as I did (100+ hours, all achievements) now that there are better RPGs out there, but I still recommend it if you have played Skyrim and want to see some of its origins (and understand some of the references) or you just enjoy fantasy RPGs where you make all the choices.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#3 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#3 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 90
  3. Negative: 0 out of 90
  1. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    94
    A refreshing, immersive, massive, satisfying and hugely impressive game.
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  2. Worth Playing
    98
    Oblivion not only raises the bar in the visual and audio modules but also in the gameplay and presentation department, making it easily one of the most recommendable titles to anyone who has ever enjoyed the thought of truly doing whatever they want in a video game, in a world where actions actually mean something.
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  3. Xbox Evolved
    97
    Oblivion is so deep it is hard to escape its grasp. Few things keep it down, such as loading times, and a few problems with visuals and sound, but the gameplay, the most important piece is dead-on.
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