
With near-perfect execution, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition is a must-play for any rpg fan.
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Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (95% positive from 52K reviews)
Compelling narrative and story
Rich open world to explore
Outstanding soundtrack
No significant drawbacks reported
Oblivion is the fourth part of the acclaimed The Elder Scrolls series. It is set in the high fantasy world of Tamriel, in the Septim Empire. The emperor was recently killed along with his sons, except one that was hidden far from the capital. Before he died, the emperor gave his Amulet of Kings to the protagonist, a prisoner whom the emperor believed to be a future hero he saw in dreams. The main character is fully customizable. His or her character class race, gender, age and other attributes are chosen by the player. His quest is to escape prison and find the royal heir. However, since the game is open-world, the player may abandon the central storyline and just wander around Tamriel. You can complete a variety of side quests, join various guilds and factions, or just fight monsters to gain experience. There's an option of "fast travel" that allows you to instantly move to an already discovered location. Game of the Year Edition also contains two expansion packs: Shivering Isles and the Knights of the Nine that expand the game’s storyline.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 3d ago
The first elder scrolls game I ever played. I remember getting a copy for the 360 at a Sunday marketplace when I was a kid. Still one of the best RPG's ever made. Sure there are some things about it that have aged like milk but I think it adds charm to it. But overall still a great experience. I always loved getting the fan mauled by mountain lions. Also the best way to play is playing on the easiest setting and just one hitting fools and only taking their pants. PS, my mate has like 40 physical copies of this too because Its his favorite game ever. PSS, I brought like 20 of them copies for him.
The only disadvantages compared to the "remastered" version, the lack of achievements. In every other aspects this game has higher quality
First playthrough review time. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is a large open-world role playing game that allows players to explore a detailed and expansive environment. The game offers freedom to choose different paths, including joining various groups, completing optional tasks, or simply exploring the world. With a wide range of locations and quests available, players might spend hundreds of hours discovering new areas and engaging with different parts of the game. The gameplay system is more simplified compared to earlier titles in the series. While the combat and magic systems are less complex, they are easy to understand and effective for a variety of play styles. The skill and level progression systems are designed to be accessible for those who are new to this type of game. Although the graphics may appear outdated by modern standards, the game world remains visually detailed, and the focus on exploration is a major strength. If you get the GOTY Deluxe Edition, it also includes the Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles major expansions, along with several smaller DLCs. I have skipped this game and played Skyrim, so I thought to play the Oblivion remastered version, but as it is graphically very intensive and my current specs struggle to run it, I have completed this game instead. It is the original version, and it was nice to play with fixes and gameplay enhancement mods from the guide below. In conclusion, Oblivion is a very good role-playing game that offers a large amount of content. Its open world structure, combined with a wide variety of quests and areas to explore, ensures that players have many objectives to complete over an extensive period of time. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3097509930
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