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A little less than 'almost perfect.'

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: March 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Ok, This is not going to be a total review, but simply what I really had problems with during the 100+ hours I spent playing, and finishing Oblivion. There were three things (one of which is nit-picky). First: With what I imagine to be a very good budget for developing this title, and what I've heard was 5 years of time getting it to us, I wonder why there are so few voice actors. I mean it felt like there were two, maybe three male and female voices. Lame. Second: This may only be my feeling, and others may love this, but I don't think it is too logical that you should be allowed in conflicting factions. I joined all, and to be in a murdering, assassin guilt, and at the same time be a part of a policing guild like the fighters guild, seems outright dumb. It can be argued that your rep changes based on your actions, and therefore you are treated differently, but come on. Beside the moral conflict a character would face, there only seems to be one reason you are allowed to be a part of so many guilds: They made them, and boast over 400+ of playable hours. BTW, There is no way I agree with that time table, I can only assume the 400 hours would only apply if a player was not using quick travel, and walking to each destination. I ended the game with 1000 achievement points, and only a little over 100 hours of play. Anyway... Most other RPG's that I've enjoyed won't allow you to flip flop over your alignment i.e. you can't be both good and evil. It just doesn't work. I'd rather play the game twice through than act as though my character was living a moral lie. There are several titles I could list where there is a point in the story, where you have to choose between two paths, and cannot waffle back and forth. It makes the replay value go up.

Finally, in order to complete the game the way I did, I exploited a money glitch early on, then another, which bumped me to more money than I'd ever need. (Easily found online). I only did this because building wealth is not easy, especially if you can't repair your own gear for most of the game even when focusing on that skill, and it costs a fortune to repair magically effected items like armor. I didn't like 'cheating," but I felt as though my hand was somewhat forced. Perhaps that's where the 400 hours is coming from--hours hunting, and only profiting a little.

You see, these are somewhat small problems, and clearly didn't stop me from playing it all the way through. It is truly a beautiful game, and can really take you in visually. The storyline is so-so, and not as deep as I would have liked, but still a new benchmark, and a great glimpse into the way RPGs will and should look.

The best Xbox 360 game ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: June 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

First off I would like to say this game dos'nt compare to God of War ,but it comes in a close second. I like the races in this game choosing one is rewarding in some cases. You can create a million possible classes that will affect the way you play your character. Lastly the freedom to move and do anything you wanna rob people go ahead you want to explore caves and old forts by all means. It does'nt matter if you beat the main quest you still got things you could do. There's no way to discribe this feeling everytime I turn on my 360. The only thing I think when playing this game is what to explore next with my Dark Elf my Fav race ever in the game. I suggest people who own a 360 should buy this game it's a must.

Undoubtedly a masterpiece.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The greatest adventure role playing game of all time. You will find yourself completely immersed in the many layers of the Oblivion world for not just months, but years.

Everyone who voted 5 star is right

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

There is so much to like about this game, I don't think I need to elaborate any more than what has already been said on these reviews. The only thing I think they would need to improve on in the next sequel is:

- A multiplayer feature
- More than 5 voice-overs for the NPCs

This game plays so much better than Morrowind mostly due to the travel form option in maps, and the elimination of spells that force you to remedial tasks (such as sap strength which forces you to run naked back to town and cure yourself if you don't have a potion to increase strength).

This game truly gives you freedom of choice in what you wish to do. There isn't anything I can say more that others in these reviews have pointed out. If you like RPGs, this is the game to buy for the 360.

The most complete game I've ever played!!!A+

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I started playing this game sometime around October of '06 and now its Feb 22nd '07 and I just finnished every quest. Now I didn't play it every day and there were several weeks that I didn't play at all, but on average I would say I played for several hours 3-4 days a week, that's how long this game is! Its addictive, fun and one of the few games where you can really get creative in how you complete the game. Just being able to complete each individual quest can take hours if you really want to take your time and play the quest to its full extent, and there are dozens of quests to complete. On top of all that once you complete all the quests you can still play the game and continue to seek riches and fight enemies and creatures, fight in the arena and much more. If youre into fantasy and rpg games you'll love this game. Honestly I never was into rpg's prior to this game, I was always more interested in 1st person shooters, but now my attitude has changed, this game broke me of that rut and I'm thrilled I took the chance and started playing it. I can't wait for the next one to come out!

An Explorer's Paradise

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The visuals are stunning and the storyline of The Elder Scrolls just keeps getting deeper and deeper. I do wish you could still fly/levitate like in Morrowind, but oh well...would also have liked a larger map... I love playing just to explore and go where I haven't yet been...what a blast!

...hey Bethesda, keep the expansions coming...how about expanding the map from the existing one...like when you're up in the mountains and YOU CAN SEE more land north of you...but you can't go past the boundary of the map...AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!! Torment! What a great game!

Can't get enough of it

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Outstanding game, wildly addictive. The graphics are amazing on my 40" Bravia. Plenty of things to keep you entertained in this game -- main plot missions, silly smaller missions, guilds, house buying -- and I've only begun to scratch the surface. No buyer's remorse here!

Grand

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is an excellent game, although only for those who are willing to spend some time.

You may have heard that the game world is huge. I am not sure that it is really that large, but what is amazing is how detailed it all is. Around every corner is something to discover that someone had to spend months building, even if it has no impact on the storyline of the game. This level of detail is plain amazing! Even after you play through the main story line, there are tons of things to discover that could have been a whole game in itself.

What is the downside? Other than the commitment you are making, not much (assuming you like role playing games). The game is very well done. I have not once encounterd a situation that was frustrating.

Oh, the one thing that is a little nasty is the user interface brought over from the Xbox. Yikes! You can download mods for that though...

The Greatest RPG Ever!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The graphics in this game are amazing for the xbox 360. There are many different detailed environments and the scenery is vast and beautiful. The game is different for everyone that plays it. There are so many options and every choice changes the gameplay in some way. I have been playing since December and still love the game. I have not stolen anything or killed anyone. I like to think of my character as being "good." I have finished the main quest and have advanced in the mages guild and fighters guild, I even own a few houses. I will soon start the game over with a new character that will be "bad" and I will make different choices, join different guilds, and will steal and kill to get ahead.
I have been playing for 8 months and I still like the game. Hopefully there will be another great Elder Scrolls game by the time I get bored with it. I also have never had it freeze and the loading time is not long at all. The worst thing that has happened is that I am addicted and it takes up alot of my time. If you like RPGs then you should LOVE this game.

Best RPG ever! Period.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

When I originally played Elder Scrolls III on the Xbox I said to myself, "This is the best RPG I have ever played." The title has shifted to it's successor. This game is truly amazing not only in it's graphical presentation but also in the game play.

If you have ever played a first person shooter then you will enjoy this game. It's practically a FPS but with a sword and a shield. The quest are of course easy to very difficult, but if you get the RECOMMENDED strategy guide (will save you from stress and anger) the game is very enjoyable.

With all said this game gave me 122 hours of fun and enjoyment. Highly recommend and I can't wait for part V.

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