The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

 Xbox 360
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1490 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Trevorman
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    I actually like this game more than skyrim, easily one of the best games ever made.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. grimreapersims
    Sep 24, 2021
    9
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  8. 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
  9. 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!!!
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Loveless3
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Its oblivion its and elder scrolls game its been out for 15 years you know what your getting, Masterpiece.
  16. Olidrippy914
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    i wish to lose my memory so i can experience this all over again. An rpg classic.
  17. Yiinxj14
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    An ageless game with great story and fun gameplay! love this! Lots of mods too.
  18. 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.
  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. Slowmo85
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Favorite game of all time, alongside Deus ex 1 and Skyrim. All time great game.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 2Bitbrain
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    Good memes, good soundtrack, good quests, funny game masterclass game og gamer game.
  25. 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.
  26. Anarch62
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    By Azura Its the grand champion! By Azura Its the grand champion! By Azura Its the grand champion!
  27. Dillgener7
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    This is were elder scrolls got good didnt care for the first 3 games to slow.
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. I played this for hundreds and hundreds of hours.
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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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Universal acclaim - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 90
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  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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