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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
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Travel the continent of Tamriel, defend the land against Oblivion's Daedra hordes, and help fill the empty throne of Cyrodiil in the fourth installment of the Elder Scrolls series.
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You are the game from my dreams - Oblivion

You end up being able to recite the beginning of the game in a Patrick Stewart voice This game man... this game. You know when you are playing through a game and stuff just isn't going right? Well thi… Read more

Absolutely Stunning!

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion This game gets a perfect 10 in my book. It's absolutely mind-boggling how good this game actually is. It is perhaps the greatest game ever created. And then they come al… Read more

Fallout 3 with Swords

I got this game back in 2007, along with my new gaming computer, with 8800GTX card, and the graphics blew my mind. This was before PS3 came out, I was still used to PS2 games. I had never had a comput… Read more

A HUGE and deep RPG that keeps you hooked for countless hours...

Pros: Huge and massive open world to explore Freedom to play whatever charecter you want and how you want Very high replay value Countless hours of gameplay Beautiful Soundtrack Cons: Charcter Models… Read more

Instant classic

This is my first review for a game, and i think its a worth first start. 4 years i have been waiting for this game, 4 years. And boy was it worth it. Never in my life have i ever played a single playe… Read more

I Sold My Soul To This Game

RPG perfection? No, but so close it's hard to judge. A game I sank over 300 hours of my life into, and then some when I began modding it. When it was first released Oblivion was beautiful even with it… Read more

"It's Fallout with elves!"

I'm not really sure why Oblivion, the 4th game in the Elder Scrolls series, didn't click with me the first time (or the 5th, for that matter). Fallout 3, the game Bethesda made afterwards, is one of m… Read more

Bethesda does it again. Incredible

After a great success with The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Bethesda Softworks does it again with the fourth title in the series so far, Oblivion To play Oblivion, you gotta make sure you have at lea… Read more

Oblivion was a bland experience from start to finish.

Granted, I wasn't a big fan of Mirrowind. I'm also not a huge fan of PC RPGs in general, but I like to give them a shot. I knew what to expect with Oblivion, but I stuck with it until the very end. Wi… Read more

Binbay55's "Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion" Review

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is the latest game in the series to be developed by Bethesda. And it really is the best in the series in possibly every way. It takes place in the province of Cyrodil in… Read more

One of the Greatest Games on the 360

At first I hated Oblivion, but after I continued to play it I found it more and more enjoyable to play. I rented it and by the end of the third day I was dead set on returning it. I forced myself to p… Read more

Secret Short Review 002- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblvion

THE ELDER SCROLLS IV: OBLIVION + Amazing graphics for the time + Great writing + Enormous world with intricate detail - Character models are... a bit odd (ie, ugly face) - Vocal acting gets repetitive… Read more

Pros and Cons: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

The world of Tamriel is in peril by the evil forces from the realm of Oblivion, and in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion it's up to you to restore peace to the land. You don't however, have to play the m… Read more

Oblivion is truly a shining beacon for RPGs.

Let's be straight: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has received a lot of praise over the past few years, and is widely heralded today to be one of the greatest games of all-time. Whilst some of this ma… Read more

this game sucks... your time

aftter playing this game for many hours, i would look at watch and realise how many hours had been sucked, and it were many. i played for 12hrs once, and that was the longest suck of all. i collected… Read more

Enter Cyrodiil... after setting aside 200 hours of your time

Oblivion is the fourth edition to the Elder Scrolls series, a franchise of role playing games developed by Bethesda that have risen to fame for allowing players to embark on an epic journey and become… Read more

dont feel so oblivious of the real world while im playin oblivion

oblivion: oblivion for the pc is a good game, but not really a good rpg. the graphics are great and the audio and musical score is so beautiful and serene and immersive, more so than the damn game. i… Read more

I don't like it, sorry

Oblivion is such a boring game. I beat the main story and most of the guild quests, but they all were so boring. The story sucks too. Your helping Martin light the dragon fire by getting this retarded… Read more

oblivion review

oblivion is a great game along with great graphics, controls, loads of content such as towns, cities, forts, shrines, ruins, campsites, dungeons, caves etc for you to indulge and explore. and there ar… Read more

One way to spend a week... or two.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was Game of the year in 2006, three years later it is still a must buy for all xbox 360 owners and RPG lovers alike. What makes this game so superb, is that it does so m… Read more

Best RPG on Xbox360 hands down.

Coming out in 2006, seems so long ago, but really only 3 years, this gem still stands as one, or depending on who you talk to at the best RPG for the Xbox360. The game is a continuation of a long hist… Read more

So much depth you can overlook some of the downfalls.

I really like Oblivion and it feels very much like a GTA Fantasy game or a single player MMORPG. Theres lots of depth to the game and It's the first game I remember where I actually had fun doing side… Read more

Beastly

This game is AMAZING !!! It has some performance issues like lag while you are roming the countryside ( none of this on ps3 or powerfull pc) It will take a LONG time to complete and has many amazing s… Read more

Jaw Dropping!

Wow, what a fantastic game. Bethesda knows what they're doing and Oblivion is a prime example of their mastery. This was the first title for the X360 as well as the first next gen title I purchased an… Read more

Should come with a health warning; WILL TAKE OVER YOUR LIFE!!!

I was a bit hesistant over Oblivion IV as I'm not really a fan of RPG (haven't really got the patience for them) but picked this game up and thought I'd give it a go. To my suprise I found myself deep… Read more

Elder Scrolls IV: The Review

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has raised the bar for "sandbox RPGs". It allows you to do almost anything you want, anytime you want, anywhere you want. For example, if you don't feel like saving the… Read more

A journey through an amazing magical land.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is the fourth installment of the Elder of Scrolls series, and one of the best games this generation can offer. You can easily spend dozens and dozens of hours in it, and… Read more

"A world, yours to explore..."

“A world, yours to explore…” The world of Oblivion is amazing. It is one of the biggest games I have ever played. 8 major cities each with its unique architecture makes Oblivion rich in stories and cu… Read more

how RPG should be done, dont skip on this game.

Oblivion: Elder Scrolls IV. Review(xbox 360) Main Review: Its hard to know where to start in the vast, vagrant as well as beautiful and seemingly endless world, which by no means is a bad thing seems… Read more

An ambitious game that fails to achieve its full potential

Arguably the first true next-generation rpg, the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion sports a huge world to explore, countless npc characters to meet, and a mind-blowing array of quests to embark on. However,… Read more

Grows on you.

Lets get this out of the way, if you're a hardcore RPG gamer Morrowind is better, for everyone else, this game is equal to, if not better than Morrowind. Bethesda made some good improvements this time… Read more

Good game with some flaws.

Another title in Elder Scroll series, that is easy to recommend to a RPG player. Gameplay There isn't anything unique in combat there are strong attacks(Hold RT), weak(Pres RT), block(Hold LT) that's… Read more

Hot Damn

Oblivion is a must play game for any 360 owner. I have played the game for well over two years and I still find it fun, and new. Oblivion's world is massive and the plot is in-depth and non-linear. Th… Read more

Oblivion review

The elder scrolls oblivion is a great rpg full of lush feilds of fruits lushush trees greatly detailed forestes and under water caves along with caves and people.The thing is that if you have played t… Read more

Great intent, poor execution.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is a hard game to review. In the end I guess it just comes down to it not being a very fun game at most parts, but it definitely could be loved by a major D 'n' D fanati… Read more

By the Nine Devines...I'm never gonna finish this game...

Best Feature: There is so much to do! So many ways to do battle, stealth, magic arrows. Create the character you want, be the bad guy, good guy or something in between... Worst Feature: THERE IS SO MU… Read more

A stunningly beautiful game, hindered by the stupidest mistakes.

The first thing that strikes you when you start this game up is that it’s a pretty big one. Oblivion ’s location of Cyrodiil is big... Huge. And not to mention diverse. Without the in-game map you’d a… Read more

The best game you can buy...

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is the latest game in the series and now it's also available for the PS3.The game is just amazing from beginning to the end.You will have to create your own character at… Read more

Instant classic.

It's not very often that a game comes along which is so totally and utterly engaging that you end up planning out your next steps in the game whilst you're away from the comfort of your living room. T… Read more

Oblivion is great fun, packed with hours of gameplay.

Summary: Oblivion is a game to sure be remembered as the greatest FPSRPG of it's time, with 200+ hours of gameplay, endless caves, dungeons etc. to raid, hundreds upon hundreds of unique quests, it do… Read more

The best game on the Xbox 360 to date!!!

There are no words I can use to describe this open ended, role playing, action-adventure game!!! So lets get right into the review! Story: Well there is no "one" story occuring in Oblivion. There are… Read more

Oblivion is a really great RPG,but with a few issues as well.

want to make things clear from the beggining:the only Elder Scrolls game I had played before Oblivion was Morrowind.My experience with that games was about 1 hour.I mean,I can't say it wasn't a great… Read more

This is one game I'll never get tired of.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has finally made its Playstation 3 debut. Although, this game a sight to behold, it's still pretty far from perfect. There are many improvements since Morrowind , there… Read more

Oblivion is one of the biggest disappointments in years.

Let's get right down to it: in a slew of Xbox games, one game stood above all, even above Halo. That game was The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind. It is a staple in modern gaming, creating the best game wo… Read more

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

I named Oblivion my favorite game of 2006 over a year ago, but I never got around to writing a full review, as that's something I didn't start doing until after I had been into it for a while and I wa… Read more

Crap.

This game is awful. It's a super-easy monotonous grind of identical quests and the most generic setting and characters you could imagine. The lack of imagination in this game is almost overwhelming. T… Read more

A Fantastic Game

This game has got to be one of my top favorites right now. The graphics were completely fantastic, the gameplay was immersive, great voice acting, and the choice to follow the main quest or the numero… Read more

Oblivion Review

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was pretty fun for me on my first play through. There were some things that I though were missing though. The graphics are wonderful. Truly a massive difference from pre… Read more

The best game to date. Period.

This is by far more than a game. Its the biggest revolution in gaming since Zelda:Orcarina of Time. Let me break it up for you ----------------------------------------------------------- Gameplay: The… Read more

Immense

Bethesda's fourth installment in the Elders Scroll series knocks down every RPG and raises the bar higher than I feel any other game has dreamt of. The story is typically western, although highly orig… Read more

Amazing game at it's core, technical problems aside.

Gameplay: 8.5 I loved this game when I first started playing it. I was a relative newcomer to RPG's and I still am, but the combat system was fun, simple, and akin to any action game. I was pleased to… Read more

Don't talk such rot

When it comes to a game like oblivion theres no real one place to start.I suppose its best to describe the game and its objective.Oblivion takes place in the land of Cyrodil . You begin your adventure… Read more

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

I hope you have a lot of free time on your hands. In fact, its best to say goodbye to your friends and family right now, you aren’t going to see them for a long time. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion wi… Read more

The Best RPG On The Xbox 360. Period...

2K Games and Bethesda Softworks have not only made a wonderful game with Oblivion, but it is without a doubt the best in the Elder Scrolls franchise. Oblivion's predecessor, Morrowind, was a great gam… Read more

Addicting Gameplay in It's Purest Form

Overview Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, made by Bethesda Softworks is an action RPG set mainly in the world in Tamriel. You play as a prisoner who gets caught up in the middle of an assassination attempt… Read more

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Elder Scrolls IV:Oblivion is one of the best games I have ever played. I do not normally like role playing games, but this is no average role paying game. It is more like a cross between GTA and Lord… Read more

Settle in...Oblivion's gonna eat up your life for a while.

oblivion does everything well. name it...the answer is hell yes. i could go on about the beautiful environments the excellent stories, the character depth in design, the online aspects, or the great c… Read more

Action-RPG + MMORPG + Ingenuity = ES IV: Oblivion

You are the unfortunate prisoner, sitting in your particular cell, wondering just how you got yourself into this troublesome predicament. Across the hall can be heard the snickers of a fellow inmate,… Read more

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblvion is a RPG for those players who would love to have an open world in which to explore. The game begins with you in prison, and after breaking out you end up with an Amulet… Read more

Quite possibly the largest scale game ever made

What is so different about this game compared to some of the other games you play you may ask yourself. Well oblivion is a fun immerse huge rpg like no other. The best thing about oblivion is it will… Read more

Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion is simply one of the best games ever!

The story immerses you like no other, the main storyline behind is that you play as a character who is given the task of finding the lost heir to the throne of Tamriel, the empire is crumbling and the… Read more

A step in the right direction, but still a step

Quick Review If you think Oblivion is the next generation of gaming, a game with total freedoom, and a game you can play however you want, you'll be dissapointed. But don't get me wrong: I wholehearte… Read more

One of the best games ever.

Being a father with limited time for playing games, I was unsure if I could put the time into playing a very large RPG. I never really played morrowind, only a quick go at a friends house. After follo… Read more

Endless Possibilities Lead to an Incredible Experience

Having spent a bit of time getting acclimated to the world of Oblivion, I have to say that I'm honestly blown away. I've been a big fan of RPG's all my life, but I never really realized how scripted t… Read more

Anyone who has a 360 should already own this game.

This game is absolutely amazing, the visuals, the game play, and the amount of game time your can get out of this. First off this game is massive, the map is huge and theres plenty to see and roam aro… Read more

An amazing game that any fan of RPG's should own

The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion is literally the deepest game I have ever played. There is no limit on what to do in this game. From going to a city's main castle and kicking over the guards dinner on t… Read more

Oblivion

What can I say about a game where it has a second title of “Oblivion?” Besides the fact that it is one of the best games of all time. I was a little bit skeptical when buying the game for one reason;… Read more

Review: The Elder Scrolls IV Oblvion

The Elder Scrolls IV Oblvion is an amazing RPG. It takes place cyrodiil, the capital province in the fictional land of Tamriel(The entire planet the series takes place on is Nirm if you want to go mor… Read more

An incredibly detailed and deep adventure awaits.

There are just not enough games like Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion these days. If you play this game for just one hour, then you will be amazed at the detail and complexity of the experience. This is one… Read more

A Masterpiece in Terms of Game Design

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is a role-playing game created by Bethesda Softworks, and is the follow-up game to the instant classic The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Oblivion takes place in the land… Read more

An immersive RPG experience.

In 2002 Bethesda softworks released The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. It was a huge imersive RPG experience that unfortunately had some problems that prevented it from worldwide recognition. The Elder… Read more

A Crowning Achievement

Here is a game in which breathtaking visuals and perhaps the largest free roaming environment in gaming history supplement, but do not by any means overshadow, an equally vast amount of gameplay conte… Read more

This game is amazing, truely amazing

Oblivion is the fourth installment in the Elder Scrolls series, it is developed by Bethesda and is easily one of the best games on the 360, but why is that? It is one of the best games because of four… Read more

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