Game details
- Game:
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- AKA
- Oblivion
- Genre:
- Role Playing Game
- Sub Genre:
- Fantasy
- Release Date (US):
- March 20th, 2007
- Release Date (UK):
- April 27th, 2007
- Players:
- 1
- Online Players:
- N/A
- Developers:
- Bethesda Softworks
- Publisher:
- Ubisoft
- Rating:
- M [Mature]
- PSU Rank:
- 77 of 1184 Games
- PSU Rank on PS3:
- 74 of 536 Games
- Additional Information:
- Also available on Xbox 360, PSP, and PC
About The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is the most open-ended RPG yet. After the king is assassinated, you must shut closed the gates to Oblivion to save the world.
Review
- PSU Review Score
- 9.0
- Avg. user review score:
- 9.5
Summary
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is possibly the most immersive RPG to date.
We like
- Open-ended design is awesome and combat is AAA.
- Incredible animations, fantastic physics, and a breathtaking world.
- 100+ hours gameplay.
We dislike
- Occasional glitches are a little bothersome.
- There are minor framerate issues.
- Lip-syncing is hilariously off.
See PSU's review on Metacritic & GameRankings
The launch of PlayStation 3 touted a decent line-up of titles, though it was sorely lacking one genre. The only RPG available, Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom, was a flawed, last-generation experience. That's why PlayStation gamers were so ecstatic for the recent launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for the PS3. The developers of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Bethesda Softworks, aspired to create the perfect RPG, and they...
- Posted Apr 14th 2007
- 5 Comments
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Cheats
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion News
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Don't rule out Elder Scrolls V, afterall
As we reported a couple days ago, Todd Howard’s comments at QuakeCon seemed to indicate that Bethesda was not working on a follow-up to The Elder Scrolls IV. Those comments have since been clarified by Bethesda’s head of marketing, Pete Hines, who says the company does in fact have plans...
- Posted Aug 18th 2009
- 41 Comments
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Bethesda confirms two Elder Scrolls novels in the works
Bethesda has announced it will be releasing two novels based on its highly successful Elder Scrolls franchise later this year. Both works are being penned by New York Times’ Greg Keyes, the first of which coming in the form of The Infernal City, due out this autumn. Set after the events ...
- Posted Apr 28th 2009
- 19 Comments
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Bethesda increases funds for MMOs
Bethesda has long been known for their deep RPGs such as The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Currently the company is working on the highly anticipated title, Fallout 3 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC platforms. However Bethesda as recently made a few moves ...
- Posted Oct 26th 2007
- 9 Comments
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Bethesda Announces Shivering Isles Stand Alone for PS3
Bethesda Softworks announced today that it will release The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles for PlayStation 3 as a stand alone disc for retail. This new title will allow gamers who already own The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion to experience the award-winning expansion. The game follows the Octobe...
- Posted Oct 24th 2007
- 15 Comments
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Bethesda ships Oblivion GOTY edition for PS3
Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, announced today that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (GotY) for the PlayStation 3 has begun shipping to retail stores throughout North America. Oblivion GotY includes the original version of the award-winning RPG, Oblivion, alon...
- Posted Oct 16th 2007
- 17 Comments
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Bethesda launches Blog
Bethesda, developers of the fantastic Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, have launched their very own blog. The team aims to discuss everything from development and games to life outside work. One of the most interesting posts available at the moment is a Q&A with the lead designer of Fallout 3...
- Posted Jun 30th 2007
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PSU's Oblivion T-Shirt competition
The friendly people over at Bethesda Softworks and Ubisoft have given us three large Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion T-Shirts to giveaway in a competition... Due to shipping restraints, this competition will only be available to UK-based readers. However, don't feel left out as our next ...
- Posted May 13th 2007
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