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- Platform: Xbox 360
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In a nutshell:
One of the most respected Western role-playing games of all time is back with huge improvements in graphics and accessibility, including a completely real-time combat system and the largest, most detailed game world ever seen. Phew.
One of the most respected Western role-playing games of all time is back with huge improvements in graphics and accessibility, including a completely real-time combat system and the largest, most detailed game world ever seen. Phew.
The lowdown:
Although previous Elder Scrolls games have enjoyed something of a like it or loathe it reputation, this latest sequel has the means to appeal to everyone thanks to one simple improvement: its incredible new graphics. Unlike many role-playing games it is viewed from a first person perspective, with a game world portrayed in a staggering amount of detail, and realistic psychics and characters that genuinely seem to be going on about their own separate lives. The game’s real appeal though lies in the huge freedom: play it exactly how you want.
Most exciting moment:
Using the new combat engine to fight off dozens of enemies, then stealing one of their mounts and riding off into the sunset.
Since you ask:
Emperor Uriel Septim VII is voiced by Star Trek and X-Men luminary Patrick Stewart, but all the characters in the game have full spoken voiceovers instead of just onscreen text. This is the next generation, you know.
The bottom line:
One of the most realistic and accessible role-playing games ever made.
Harrison Dent
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Ryan Casey
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
When something threatens to steal your life, things can't possibly be good at all. Or can they? Enters Oblivion, with 16 miles to explore, over one hundred hours of gameplay to unravel and thousands of characters to interact with. End of life as we know it is starting to look good after all.
Oblivion, as you should already know, is Bethesda Software's fourth game in the Elder Scrolls series, following on from the highly successful Arena, Daggerfall and Morrowind. All of the games so far have given users incomparable freedom, dropping the chosen character into a world where their decisions come first.
Unlike some games which have attempted this formula, notably Fable, the entire world doesn't revolve around you. There are people living their own lives, having their own conversations and doing their own chores, many not knowing and not even caring who you are. Obviously, you can build fame by fighting in the Arena, joining one of the game's four guilds, or even getting the wrong kind of name for yourself by being arrested. You see, there is so much to talk about in Oblivion, there is no way I can possibly sum up all my experiences in this review.
To be honest, Oblivion is like life itself. You can talk to your real, alive friends, and share each other's inevitably different experiences. You can brag about becoming the arena champion or boast about that killing spree you went on in town, which raised your bounty to 100,000. Oblivion is about experiences, and experiences it delivers.
But let's not forget that there's a game here to talk about. Oblivion offers one of the best main quests in gaming yet, not to mention the superb selection of side quests to jump into.... Read more ›
Oblivion, as you should already know, is Bethesda Software's fourth game in the Elder Scrolls series, following on from the highly successful Arena, Daggerfall and Morrowind. All of the games so far have given users incomparable freedom, dropping the chosen character into a world where their decisions come first.
Unlike some games which have attempted this formula, notably Fable, the entire world doesn't revolve around you. There are people living their own lives, having their own conversations and doing their own chores, many not knowing and not even caring who you are. Obviously, you can build fame by fighting in the Arena, joining one of the game's four guilds, or even getting the wrong kind of name for yourself by being arrested. You see, there is so much to talk about in Oblivion, there is no way I can possibly sum up all my experiences in this review.
To be honest, Oblivion is like life itself. You can talk to your real, alive friends, and share each other's inevitably different experiences. You can brag about becoming the arena champion or boast about that killing spree you went on in town, which raised your bounty to 100,000. Oblivion is about experiences, and experiences it delivers.
But let's not forget that there's a game here to talk about. Oblivion offers one of the best main quests in gaming yet, not to mention the superb selection of side quests to jump into.... Read more ›
74 of 78 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Where can you start on this game.
Since there is already 150+ reviews I won't go into too much detail.
The game is limitless. You can play this game for over a year and still have loads to do. Next Generation at its finest.
Best Moment: Right at the beginning. You start in a prison, go through a "tutorial" type of play, simple enemies. Just to get you used to the battle system, you only do it once. I mean once you get going you won't be replaying this game for many years to come.
Anyways, Once you've past the first mission, you exit through this tunnel and all you see in front of you is a open world. You can go anywhere,do anything, go north, south, east or west, over rocks, swim in the waters, fight people camping out, nick their stuff, hunt for deer, lions, bears, fish, go to towns, talk to the people, get missions, do or do not do the missions, follow the main quest, don't follow it, do side quests, join guilds, large guilds, secret guilds or smaller clans, fight in the arena, become a champion, or don't, hunt out monsters, hunt out vampires, become a vampire, collect different herbs for recipies, make potions, sell potions, find weapons, use weapons, sell weapons, enchant/enchance weapons, cast spells on yourself, cast spells on others, fight with fists, swords, bows or magic.... IT'S ENDLESS!
DO WHATEVER YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT TO, IN WHATEVER WAY YOU DEEM FIT.
This game is not just a game, its another life. Some games these days are too stressful. This game can be and at the same time doesn't have to be. Its a game of games, its fun to play, its challenging. You can save anywhere at anytime, there is downloadable content, there is a expansion due out for it in the near future.... Read more ›
Since there is already 150+ reviews I won't go into too much detail.
The game is limitless. You can play this game for over a year and still have loads to do. Next Generation at its finest.
Best Moment: Right at the beginning. You start in a prison, go through a "tutorial" type of play, simple enemies. Just to get you used to the battle system, you only do it once. I mean once you get going you won't be replaying this game for many years to come.
Anyways, Once you've past the first mission, you exit through this tunnel and all you see in front of you is a open world. You can go anywhere,do anything, go north, south, east or west, over rocks, swim in the waters, fight people camping out, nick their stuff, hunt for deer, lions, bears, fish, go to towns, talk to the people, get missions, do or do not do the missions, follow the main quest, don't follow it, do side quests, join guilds, large guilds, secret guilds or smaller clans, fight in the arena, become a champion, or don't, hunt out monsters, hunt out vampires, become a vampire, collect different herbs for recipies, make potions, sell potions, find weapons, use weapons, sell weapons, enchant/enchance weapons, cast spells on yourself, cast spells on others, fight with fists, swords, bows or magic.... IT'S ENDLESS!
DO WHATEVER YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT TO, IN WHATEVER WAY YOU DEEM FIT.
This game is not just a game, its another life. Some games these days are too stressful. This game can be and at the same time doesn't have to be. Its a game of games, its fun to play, its challenging. You can save anywhere at anytime, there is downloadable content, there is a expansion due out for it in the near future.... Read more ›
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By amonzeus85
Oblivion is the forth in Bethesda`s long line of the elder-scrolls series but dont worry you dont have to have played the past elder scrolls game to get or understand this or to follow it
each instalment of the famed series is a game on its own(in the same world ofcourse which has a fantasy medievil setting with its own wild animals-monsters-races and locales)on a personal note this game is the reason i bought the Xbox360 and having played prevous games in the series(Morrwind for one)was looking forward to this one i`ll start with the good points and then the bad
THE GOOD
first off creating your character is just huge(the options are almost unlimited from sex race and hair to having a big nose to a small chin it took me about 1-hour just to make what my guy looked like...........very extensive creation system)
each instalment of the famed series is a game on its own(in the same world ofcourse which has a fantasy medievil setting with its own wild animals-monsters-races and locales)on a personal note this game is the reason i bought the Xbox360 and having played prevous games in the series(Morrwind for one)was looking forward to this one i`ll start with the good points and then the bad
THE GOOD
first off creating your character is just huge(the options are almost unlimited from sex race and hair to having a big nose to a small chin it took me about 1-hour just to make what my guy looked like...........very extensive creation system)
the country in which the story is set is unblievably MASSIVE
you start in a prison and have to go through dungens but when you emerge the view is beautiful(the graphics are the best seen in the 360 so far)people creatures the wilderness is superbly done........
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
the elder scrolls
my son is over the moon with his new game and plays it all the time thank you very much
Published 1 month ago by jordon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than Skyrim
This game has too much in to cover it all and you'll just have to take my word that it's better than Skyrim. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Aston Readings
5.0 out of 5 stars
great game
have played this game before and it doesn't get boring, great game and worth getting. . . . . .
Published 2 months ago by JamesP950
5.0 out of 5 stars
son-in-law's present
Brought this for my son-in law for a Christmas present and he loved it. couldn't thank me enough for getting it for him
Published 5 months ago by chris prosser
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very Over rated and Average
I do not think Oblivion is a terrible game. However it is by no means a good game. It is very dull and pretty average. Read more
Published 6 months ago by D. MEMET
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Arrived promptly. Exactly as advertised. Very good, very satisfied. No problems whatsoever. Very very very very very very very good.
Published 9 months ago by Lucy Christie
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed!
As I wanted to play Skyrim, i decided to start with the first from the series. It looks and play like an old game used for the Sega TV games. Read more
Published 11 months ago by huzy85
3.0 out of 5 stars
Oblivion
Might've enjoyed this game more if I hadn't played Skyrim first. Seemed a bit primitive after playing that though. Was cheap though, so good value.
Published 13 months ago by Mjorf
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Excellent Game for a starter to this game world.This is a game with what seem limitless gameplay, Skyrim will be next.
Published 14 months ago by Watto
4.0 out of 5 stars
Oblivion experience.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is one of the most fun and varied games i'v played in all my years, it is well worth looking into if your a fan of RPG's or at all curious about the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Scioknight
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