The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Reviews

Today just wouldn’t be the same without a few more glowing reviews for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, would it? The first is at Voodoo Extreme with an overall score of 9.6/10:

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is the best 3D role-playing game ever made. I haven’t had this much fun with an RPG since 2D graphics were the norm and Lord British was still on the throne. The breathtaking visuals, superb audio and open-ended gameplay make Oblivion not only one of the best role playing games ever, but one of the best overall games as well.

The second is at Inside Pulse with an overall score of 9.5/10:

The few things that are done wrong here are things that, while they may be disappointing to some, aren’t dealbreakers by any means. The many things that are done RIGHT, however, are done very right, so much so that even people who aren’t normally RPG fans will be able to find enjoyment within the world presented to them. Very rarely does a game live up to the hype that surrounds it; in the case of Oblivion, I can safely say that the hype was justified, if not entirely exceeded. I mean hey, there are plenty of games I like/enjoy/whatever, but this is probably the only game I can point at and say, “This makes me glad I own a 360”. I can’t say it any plainer than that.

And hey, remember, these are the guys that own the Fallout license now. If they made Fallout 3 like this, I do believe I might weep tears of joy at such a game. Just saying.

And the third is at Video Game Talk with an overall score of 4.5/5:

After spending sixty hours in Tamriel, I’m continually surprised to find new areas to explore and new quests to complete. The vast enormity of the game is Oblivion’s greatest strength and a bit of a weakness. If it wasn’t for the graphical stuttering and the load lock-ups, this would truly be the perfect game. In many ways, Oblivion seemed less like an RPG and more like an action game or a stealth title. I could easily recommend this title to people who dislike RPG games and I’d wager they would fall in love with Oblivion. Even at full price, Oblivion is a definite purchase for every Xbox 360 owner. Heck, they could have charged $100 for a game with this kind of replay-ability.