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This game will eat your soul

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 15 / 17
Date: March 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Outstanding. This is a profound improvement upon Morrowind in almost every way while retaining the great artistic and cerebral qualities that made it a game of the year title in the first place. Also, this version had been created with a console audience in mind- the menues and controls are optimized for a controller friendly experience. It will still take a minute to become comfortable with but that is more due to the enormous anount of options than anything. Physics have been implemented as well and the result is a much more realistic and immersive experience- you can pick up objects, drag bodies, and even use arrows to set off traps. From time to time the game tends to skip a frame while loading and you will notice some pop up of objects(a mile or two in the distance). These minor issues really have no significant impact on the overall experience when you take into account the tremendous scope and viewable area of the game. If you have a 360 and have ever been fond of RPGs this is a great investment. Be warned though: this game will eat your soul.

Simply Amazing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 13
Date: March 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is, in a word, stunning. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion comes to you in only a way that the next generation of gaming can deliver: the visuals are crystal clear, the scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and the depth of the game is mind-boggling.

In case you haven't yet heard, Oblivion has what could be considered the best graphics of any video game. Ever. Period. And if you own an HDTV, prepare to be shocked. I have an HDTV that supports this game in 720p resolution (I had to buy a VGA cable since the composite made my picture too dark), but regardless of the step down from 1080i, the graphics don't suffer a bit. Every time I take my first step into the world, I'm convinced that I'm actually traversing dense forests, navigating a musty cave filled with bandits, or sneaking into someone's house to nab a few price-worthy items.

On that note, I have yet to play a game as immersive as Oblivion. The impeccable combination of graphics, sound, and lighting make the world of Tamriel come alive in ways previous generations of consoles could never hope of achieving. A real-time weather and clock/calendar system only further the level of realism. You can tell a storm is coming as the clouds move faster overhead and the sky begins to darken. The storm rages for hours (in game time) and as the clouds eventually dissipate, a lush sky full of stars and a bright moon appears. Such attention to detail makes for an unprecedented gaming experience that shouldn't be overlooked.

And what of the combat and storyline, the things that REALLY matter in an RPG? Everything you've come to expect of the Elder Scrolls series is there, and it comes in spades. Massive improvements have been made to the lackluster combat system of Morrowind, and the inventory is now easier to use than ever. The story is gripping, kicking off to a riveting start within the first 10 minutes of play. This game grabs you from the beginning and never lets go.

And should you not feel like following the main storyline, why not indulge yourself in the almost countless number of side quests? With four guilds to join, each with their own separate story line (and keep in mind that you can join as many guilds as you'd like), you will never have a lack of activity in the world of Tamriel. Even then, if joining a guild isn't your thing, why not just set out and explore to your heart's content? The province of Cyrodiil is full of caves, forts, and bandit hideouts for you to raid. Some of these are massive underground lairs which can take up to a full hour to thoroughly pilfer. All this being said, if you find yourself playing Oblivion and say "I have nothing to do in this game", you're wrong.

All in all, this is one of THE BEST video games I have ever played. Minor bugs, such as low-res textures in the background, and sometimes long loading times, do nothing to mar the experience this game offers. If you have an Xbox 360 (or a PC capable of handling the processing load), stop reading this review and head to the store immediately. I'm serious. Go.

WOW

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: July 01, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Let me start by saying that I'm usually not an adventure/RPG kind of gamer. I enjoy my shooters and action games. But this game looked so amazing that I simply couldn't pass it up (well, that and a lack of any other good XBox 360 games). But I was amazed when I popped it into my 360 and started playing.

Compared to Morrowind, this game is soooo much better. It's not as big, but then again, I thought that Morrowind was too big. There's still a good number of towns and plenty of places that have yet to be found, so it leaves the player with lots and lots of space to explore. The quests are also much better than in Morrowind. I felt that they were more...managable. Not quite as long, but much more fun. But the real place were this game excels was fighting. I remember being so frusterated playing Morrowind because I wasn't able to hit people with a sword. In this game, the fighting has been improved dramatically.

This game is also a piece of eye candy. The graffics are beautiful. And one of my favorite features of the game is the addition of horses. They allow you to traverse the country side in a much more timely manner.

Pick this game up today. You won't be disappointed. I've been playing for months now and still am nowhere close to being done. It's one of the best games I've ever played.

For What It's Worth

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 14
Date: April 20, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Xbox 360
$399

Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion
$59

Shoot a bandit in the face to make him fly 20 feet backwards...
Priceless.

Wow. This game is amazing.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: June 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is absolutely amazing. I got it after playing through Call of Duty 2 and Ghost Recon and have been playing it during most of my free time. I now have played a little over 50 hours, but still have not even come close to completing the main quest. There are over thousands of NPC's and hundreds of side quests. You can be everything from an alchemist exploring the wilderness for new ingredients, a warrior skilled with a blade, or even a mage trained in destruction magic. You can buy a house in the city and invest in shops, or join murderous guilds, or simply enjoy the amazing landscapes. The quests are far from expected, there are the standard explore dungeons quests, to the unexpected quests such as joining The Dark Brotherhood and swapping a powerful warlord's medicine with poison, or to faking an elf's death in order to save him. Whatever you choose there are endless options of things to do. I highly recommend this game, although it does require some thinking and is not for someone who doesn't want to spend a lot of time.

If you get this game, forget about friends and family.....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Becasue you will never see them. I have watched my roommate play this game non-stop for 20 hours. he didn't even get up to go to the bathroom or eat. This game is dangerously addictive. Five of my friends each made a charater and thier fates were all different from mine. You pick your own destiny. This just proves how wide open this game really is. The graphics aren't what you would really expect from a next-gen game but they are good enough. You really arent playing it for the visuals anyway(At least you shouldn't be.). The weapons are great. Beat people down with an enchanted warhammer or kill them from far away with the bow and arrow. This game is the GTA of the middle ages. Buyers beware!!!

awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 46
Date: December 12, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is awesome especially since its on the 360 it is sooooooooooooo much fun I once played it for 5 houres thought I was playing it for 1 hour. It is real fun especially stealing. MUHAHAHA i have the best armour and sword. YOU SO SHOULD BUY THIS AMAZING GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great, just great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 54
Date: December 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

First of all I do own this game. I did not buy it, but won it in a contest. Let me state that the graphics are gorgeous and combat in buttery smooth. The controls are very responsive. I don't want to spoil the story but let me tell you that you will be blown away. Also the frame rate and camera are perfect. Once it comes out you will be blown away just like me.

crack heads

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 20
Date: March 21, 2006
Author: Amazon User

i had to write this for all the dum ass people who say the games not even out yet when it is ,iv seen a few people on my freind list on the game and playing it today so in some stores they released it early, i havnt played it yet but i will buy it soon after i beat g.r.a.w. so stop crying because u dont have it out yet near you because some people have it and you are making the score look bad for this game by giving it 1's.

holy flying cheese sticks, this is great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: April 11, 2006
Author: Amazon User

ok this game was amazeing, it made me and another guy watching go oooowwwww. just looking out into the world was amazeing and the game play was not too shabby. i love steath kills with the bow and it is mad easy to lock pick now. and sneaking is acually fun woo hoo. and the water looks real and i don't even own an HD TV, so man if i did this game would blow my mind. so from kuwait to you this game is a must have for those who own the greatest system around XBOX 360. oh and game play is fun and much easier this time around and i even like first person view this time tooo and i hate First person games. thanks elder scrolls i love you

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