The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, the throne of Tamriel lies empty. With the Empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and demons march upon the land - laying waste to everything in their path. To turn the tide of darkness, you must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.

In development for 4 years, Oblivion is another leap forward in role-playing with its combination of freeform gameplay and cutting-edge graphics for the world under The Elder Scrolls.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
MSRP $60.00
Release date March, 2006
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ProSCORE
12 reviews
71
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1 mixed
0 negative

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HUGE free roam world to explore
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hours of sidequests to complete
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create your own character
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superb graphics
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expansion pack just adds more fun
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good solid story line
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Can download mods to customize gameplay experience
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Amazing world design and detail
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Was made 3 years ago and still looks better than most modern games
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Extremely large amount of gear
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tons of sidequests
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no online or multiplayer play
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NPC 'Reality' system not very realistic
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Lack of goal (after main quest) gives player little motivation
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World gets to be static and therefore boring
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High system requirements
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Can be glitchy unless you download the unofficial patch
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What I really love about this game is the player-created content. You can install a few mods and have an almost completely different game.
Aug 31, 2008 3:30pm
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koalacuddles

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December 24, 2008
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ProSCORE
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • HUGE free roam world to explore
  • hours of sidequests to complete
  • create your own character
  • superb graphics
  • Can download mods to customize gameplay experience

Cons

  • High system requirements
  • Can be glitchy unless you download the unofficial patch

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fireguy354

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May 15, 2008
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ProSCORE
86
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mixed
positive
6 pros
1 con
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • HUGE free roam world to explore
  • hours of sidequests to complete
  • create your own character
  • superb graphics
  • expansion pack just adds more fun
  • good solid story line

Cons

  • no online or multiplayer play

Competitors

fireguy354 prefers The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion over Enchanted Arms, Blue Dragon, Eternal Sonata
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sputz844

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June 14, 2009
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ProSCORE
92
negative
mixed
positive
11 pros
1 con
love itlove it

Pros

  • HUGE free roam world to explore
  • hours of sidequests to complete
  • create your own character
  • superb graphics
  • expansion pack just adds more fun
  • good solid story line
  • Can download mods to customize gameplay experience
  • Amazing world design and detail
  • Was made 3 years ago and still looks better than most modern games
  • Extremely large amount of gear
  • tons of sidequests

Cons

  • Lack of goal (after main quest) gives player little motivation

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Eroticus

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April 27, 2009
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ProSCORE
60
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • HUGE free roam world to explore
  • hours of sidequests to complete
  • create your own character
  • superb graphics
  • expansion pack just adds more fun
  • Can download mods to customize gameplay experience

Cons

  • no online or multiplayer play
  • NPC 'Reality' system not very realistic
  • Lack of goal (after main quest) gives player little motivation
  • World gets to be static and therefore boring

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justafire

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March 2, 2009
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ProSCORE
60
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
4 cons
love itlove it
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Pros

  • HUGE free roam world to explore
  • hours of sidequests to complete
  • create your own character
  • superb graphics
  • good solid story line
  • Can download mods to customize gameplay experience

Cons

  • no online or multiplayer play
  • NPC 'Reality' system not very realistic
  • World gets to be static and therefore boring
  • High system requirements

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lonehunter

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January 14, 2009
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ProSCORE
60
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
4 cons
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Pros

  • HUGE free roam world to explore
  • hours of sidequests to complete
  • create your own character
  • superb graphics
  • expansion pack just adds more fun
  • good solid story line

Cons

  • no online or multiplayer play
  • NPC 'Reality' system not very realistic
  • Lack of goal (after main quest) gives player little motivation
  • World gets to be static and therefore boring

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SCLisi

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September 19, 2008
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • HUGE free roam world to explore
  • hours of sidequests to complete
  • create your own character
  • superb graphics
  • expansion pack just adds more fun
  • good solid story line

Cons

  • no online or multiplayer play
  • Lack of goal (after main quest) gives player little motivation
  • High system requirements

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Plasmarobo

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August 6, 2008
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ProSCORE
44
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
5 cons
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Pros

  • HUGE free roam world to explore
  • hours of sidequests to complete
  • create your own character
  • superb graphics

Cons

  • no online or multiplayer play
  • NPC 'Reality' system not very realistic
  • Lack of goal (after main quest) gives player little motivation
  • World gets to be static and therefore boring
  • High system requirements

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rabidpotatochip

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August 31, 2008
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ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
2 cons
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Pros

  • HUGE free roam world to explore
  • hours of sidequests to complete
  • create your own character
  • superb graphics
  • expansion pack just adds more fun
  • good solid story line

Cons

  • no online or multiplayer play
  • Lack of goal (after main quest) gives player little motivation

Comments

"What I really love about this game is the player-created content. You can install a few mods and have an almost completely different game."
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Omar

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May 28, 2008
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ProSCORE
86
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
1 con
love itlove it
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • HUGE free roam world to explore
  • hours of sidequests to complete
  • create your own character
  • superb graphics
  • expansion pack just adds more fun
  • good solid story line

Cons

  • no online or multiplayer play

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