Once given your initial task to restore order to Cyrodiil and shut down the demonic invasion from Oblivion, you'll never have trouble figuring out what to do next. While in that game that main quest didn't even begin until around 15 hours after starting, Oblivion kicks off with a major plot development and thrusts you immediately into the main adventure. It's a wonderfully open-ended game, yet also surprisingly focused once you decide what you want to do.Īnyone who played through the previous The Elder Scrolls game, Morrowind, will remember the almost total lack of direction, a feature which turned many off. There's a gladiatorial Arena in the Imperial City where you can engage in mortal combat with one, two or even three enemies at a time for cash rewards. The Guilds, for instance, all have epic storylines of their own. While the story missions are great, there's tons of excellent content you'll be missing if you stick strictly to the main plot. Which ones you enter is totally up to you, though some are required by quests. Flanked by ominous stone columns, these flaming portals are doorways to hellish dungeon settings where better armor and weapons can be found. The largest threats to Cyrodiil are the Oblivion Gates opening up across the land.
The game starts out with the world in danger and you're destined to save it. Though the main quest is usually a game's primary draw, that isn't the case here. You can head in any direction you like, playing to beat the story, to complete side quests, or wander around fields, mountains and streams exploring at your own pace. Set in Cyrodiil, a province of the larger land of Tamriel, practically everything is accessible right from the start. Designed to be an open-ended experience, Oblivion's biggest draw is its massive world. Oblivion's four Guilds, Mages, Fighters, Thieves, and Dark Brotherhood all have their own unique questlines and provide opportunity for added perks. As you grow more powerful you'll acquire better weapons, armor and spells to kill monsters and, if it's your preference, innocents. It's an entirely offline role playing game, meaning you'll complete quests, level up and progress through a rich storyline. To briefly sum up, Oblivion has no multiplayer. Though Oblivion has a few issues, it thankfully avoids any major blunders, making this the best single player role playing experience to come along in years. However, depth means nothing if it's paired with crippling bugs or frustrating gameplay. With over 200 hours of gameplay, Oblivion's depth is nothing short of staggering. It might even start chipping away your daily responsibilities. How much free time do you have? It's a legitimate question if you're considering Bethesda's epic The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, as it's likely to engulf whatever tidbits of unoccupied hours permeate your life.
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