RPG

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.3

Users · RAWG

2009

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJune 16, 2009

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

RPG

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About this game

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the fourth game in the Elder Scrolls story, is set within the province of Cyrodiil, the heartland and Imperial capital of Tamriel. Emperor Uriel Septim VII is assassinated in flight from his own palace, but just before he dies he passes on to you the mystic Amulet of Kings. The adventure proper begins with the quest to find Uriel's lost and illegitimate son who is the only heir to the throne. In a world where the forces of darkness seek their ultimate dominion over the ranks of man and mer alike, you alone stand between the future of Tamriel and the gates of Oblivion.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Large open world supports free exploration, quests, and character development.
Major guild questlines include Dark Brotherhood and Thieves Guild storylines.
Flexible character building supports different skills, equipment, and play styles.
Landscapes, cities, dungeons, music, and scale define its world presentation.

Cons

Enemies and loot scale closely with the player's level.
Oblivion Gates repeat similar environments and objectives throughout the main quest.
Real-time melee combat has simple mechanics and limited responsiveness.
NPCs feature facial animations, stiff conversations, repeated voices, and awkward dialogue.

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