Underplayed Gems

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition Deluxe cover
Developer
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Genres
RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 52,730 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A vast, atmospheric fantasy world that encourages freeform exploration and character-driven adventure at your own pace.

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What players say

Players love Oblivion for its quests, storylines, and the skill system, which some prefer over Skyrim. Combat is clunky and the game needs patches to run well, but its janky charm and wealth of content keep players coming back.

Screenshots

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