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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

2006 · Bethesda Game Studios

Wander Cyrodiil, join guilds and follow a collection of quests ranging from intimate mysteries to large-scale threats.

PLATFORMS

PCXbox 360PS3

GAMEBOX SCORE

92

Provisional GAMEBOX editorial ratings. These are not verified facts or aggregate review scores.

/ 100

Retro Score92
Hidden Gem85
Revival Potential82

GAME DNA

experience
Role immersion · Discovery-led · Player agency
genre
RPG
mood
Epic · Thoughtful
gameplay
Role Playing · Character Building · Exploration
difficulty
Medium
era
2000s
pacing
Balanced
perspective
First-person · Third-person
structure
Open world

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Game DNA is GAMEBOX editorial classification; era comes from the sourced release year. Ratings are separate editorial judgements.

EpicThoughtfulRole PlayingCharacter BuildingExploration

ABOUT THE GAME

Wander Cyrodiil, join guilds and follow a collection of quests ranging from intimate mysteries to large-scale threats.

Wander Cyrodiil, join guilds and follow a collection of quests ranging from intimate mysteries to large-scale threats.

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RETRO HISTORY

First listed release: 2006. Explore the cited source for the game's release and development history.

ORIGINAL RELEASE
2006
Developer
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks · 2K (Xbox 360, Windows) · Ubisoft (PS3, Europe)

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2002

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