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by Bethesda Softworks, masters of RPG titles and the company is responsible for bringing not only the 'Elder Scrolls' titles to gamers worldwide but also titles such as Fallout 3 and Pirates of the Carribean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow. Characteristic of the Elder Scrolls series, Oblivion is a huge adventure with various side missions and novelties available for you to explore in huge environments. These settings are graphically very impressive, and players receive possibly the best all-round role-playing game possible with a variety of gameplay methods required from busting in "all guns blazing" (but with swords and magic of course) to stalking in the shadows. International Tags: Spiele, Spil, Juegos, ,
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open and demons march upon the land. You must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to detroy all of Tamriel.Knights of the Nine (Expansion Pack): A fallen King has been unchained from the darkness of Oblivion to seek vengeance upon the Gods who banished him. Only a champion pure of heart can vanquish the evil that has been released upon the land.Shivering Isles (Expansion Pack): Enter the torn realm of Sheogorath - a world where Mania and Dementia reign. Do you have the strength to survive his trials, to tame a realm fraught with paranoia and despair, and wear the mantle of a God?International Tags: Spiele, Spil, Juegos, ,
Turn The Tide Of Darkness.With the empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and ... more
demons march upon the land. You must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.Live Another Life In Another World:Create and play any character you can imagine, from the noble warrior to the sinister assassin.Next Generation Graphics:Unprecedented visuals, including lifelike towns, dungeons, and realistic forests.First Person Melee And Magic:An all-new combat and magic system brings first person role-playing to a new level.
Turn The Tide Of Darkness.With the empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and ... more
demons march upon the land. You must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamirel.Live Another Life In Another World:Create and play any character you can imagine, from the noble warrior to the sinister assassin.Next Generation Graphics:Unprecedented visuals, including lifelike towns, dungeons , and realistic forests.First Person Melee And Magic:An all-new combat and magic system brings first person role-playing to a new level.New Gameplay:Experience additional content and expanded gameplay with the new Knights of the Nine Faction.
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Oblivion is the quintessential role-playing game for the next generation and another leap ... more
forward in gaming. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. Oblivion is the latest chapter in the epic and highly successful Elder Scrolls saga and utilizes the latest PC and next-generation video game hardware to fully immerse you into the experience. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast world and find your own challenges. Features: Live Another Life in Another World. Create and play any character you can imagine, from the noble warrior to the sinister assassin to the wizened sorcerer. Next Generation Graphics. Pixel-shader effects and high definition televisions are fully supported to create unprecedented visuals, including lifelike towns, dungeons, and the most realistic forests ever created in a game. First Person Melee and Magic. An all-new combat and magic system brings first person role-playing to a new level of intensity where you feel every blow. Radiant AI. This groundbreaking AI system gives Oblivion's characters full 24/7 schedules and the ability to make their own choices based on the world around them. Non-player characters eat, sleep, and complete goals all on their own. Realistic Characters. Oblivion?s features over 1,000 non-player characters who come to life like never before with facial animations, lip-synching, and full speech. They even engage in unscripted conversations with each other and you. Open-Ended Game Play; Short Challenges. The enormous world of Oblivion is open for you to explore at your own pace, and shorter challenges such as fighting bandits, mixing potions, creating magic items and persuading
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Advantages: Biggest world ever to be on PC, incredible graphics and gameplay features, in depth story Disadvantages: Requires a very, very high spec computer, addictive*
Following on from the other Elder Scrolls Games: Morrowind, Bloodmoon, Tribunal, Oblivion had an extremely hard act to follow. Morrowind received over 60 awards for its revolutionary RPG (thats Role Playing Game to the inexperienced) gameplay. Graphical feats such as Pixel Shaded water were introduced creating unrivalled realism at the time, and the world was so huge it was difficult to explore all of it in under a year. Well, that was all in the ... .../>
The Story:
Basically, (for this could turn in to a full length novel), the game begins when an Emperor is fleeing through a secret passage in the prison cell you happen to be locked up in. (God knows what it is with Bethesda Softworks and prisons, but you start morrowind in one too...) Anyway, he allows you to escape along the same tunnel as him, and on the way he is ambushed by assassins. For some reason, (which i won't ... more
Following on from the other Elder Scrolls Games: Morrowind, Bloodmoon, Tribunal, Oblivion had an extremely hard act to follow. Morrowind received over 60 awards for its revolutionary RPG (thats Role Playing Game to the inexperienced) gameplay. Graphical feats such as Pixel Shaded water were introduced creating unrivalled realism at the time, and the world was so huge it was difficult to explore all of it in under a year. Well, that was all in the past, for Obvlivion seems to effortlessly kicks its proverbial arse.
The Story:
Basically, (for this could turn in to a full length novel), the game begins when an Emperor is fleeing through a secret passage in the prison cell you happen to be locked up in. (God knows what it is with Bethesda Softworks and prisons, but you start morrowind in one too...) Anyway, he allows you to escape along the same tunnel as him, and on the way he is ambushed by assassins. For some reason, (which i won't give away), he recognises you from his dreams, and believing that fate intends you to help him, he entrusts you with the Amulet of Kings, something only a natural, genetic heir can wear, instructing that you deliver it safely to a man named Jauffre who knows the location of a lost heir. He is then killed, and from here on in, you, as the main protagonist, find yourself performing more and more, increasingly challenging quests, whether they are subquests or the main story line. To choose either or both is your choice.
It is probably right to note in this section, that the story line is voice acted by a large and renowned cast, including the legendary actors, Patrick Stewart (Star Trek and Xmen) and Sean Bean (Lord of the Rings and Sharpe). This means it is obviously of a very high standard, and the script is very detailed and imaginitive.
Aspects of the Game:
First off, i'd like to make an appropriately big deal over the size of the world Obvlivion is set in. At it's time of release it was the second biggest in-game world ever to have been created (after Daggerfall), and correct me if i'm wrong, i think it still is. That is to say, in real time i doubt you could fully explore the entire map in under about 3 years, if that. According to Wikipedia, it consists of 16 square miles, and i should imagine this is true. All of this is full of castles, ruins, cities, towns and villages, random farm houses, lakes, hills and mountains, and within this is hidden treasure, thousands of NPCs (Non Playable Characters) with quests, rumours and advice. Tens of thousands of enemies of all sorts will attack you with ridiculously advanced AI, from moderately harmless beasts eg. crabs, to deadly assassins solely existing to kill you.
Your existence in the world of Oblivion, (called Tamriel), allows you to decide what class of character you want to be. eg. Thief, Assassin, Mage etc., and these also have sub classes, decided by your actions within the game. Your character skill is recorded my means of levels as with many RPGs, and the higher you get your major skills, the faster you level up. In order to do this quickly (well, not exactly quickly, but quicker), you can work in one of four major Guilds which will practice those skills. These are:
-the Fighters' Guild (which you'd choose if you were a warrior for example - or if you are just a naturally violent person.)
-the Thieves' Guild (does what it says on the tin, really good fun to play as, but very difficult to complete the main story)
-the Mages' Guild (create and master spells and then use them effectively for a variety of missions)
-the Dark Brotherhood (this is an assassins guild, basically executioners. They are illegal in the world of Tamriel - for obvious reasons!)
There are also many more organisations/ religious sects which the player can become involved with, such as The Blades, who are essentially agents of the Emperor.
Depending on your role in the game, your skills can include the likes of Lockpicking (which actually has an interface showing the lock so you actually do have to pick it!) and Alchemy whereby you create spells, armour and weapons from natural environment ingredients. There are loads more, too many to include without this review turning into a list!!
The combat system has also improved dramatically since Morrowind. It now uses the same physics engine as Age of Empires 3 and the latest Half-life games, meaning objects behave exactly as they would in reality, allowing for intense combat situations where you can really use your environment. A great feature of the new combat system is that you can actually block your opponents when they attack you (although the amount of damage prevented depends on your level and skill with Block), either using your shield or your sword edge. When you fire arrows, you can see them pierce their target, and they remain stuck in their target until you retrieve them! A good example of this is at the beginning when the game is teaching you archery and asks you to shoot a bucket above a well. The arrows get stuck in the bucket, and the bucket jerks around with each strike. Incredible to watch. However, the best new combat feature which mimicks reality the most, is the ability to cease a battle by talking your way out of it. For example, if you are in the middle of a fight, as you block you can try and talk to your assailant, and if he likes you enough, he will stop and the battle will be over. Very cool and novel idea.
The sound track is faithful to the original games, and is essentially a variation on the original. It is a fantastic orchestral played track perfectly suited to the game, providing appropriate backing music: exciting, tense, sad and sweeping to reflect the game and landscapes in it.
The age rating for the game is now M - Mature (it was originally T - Teen), as there is quite graphic gore and there is a patch in which you can completely remove peoples clothes, leading to potential nudity of female figures (not that i know much about that...i really don't). I think the rating is probably fair, if a little over the top, but it's not way out anyway.
The only drawer back I can think of for this game, is the fact that the PC spec requirements are so demanding. When you play the game, it is perfectly understandable, but it makes it no less frustrating for those who are missing out because of a slightly lower graphics card or processor speed. The official requirements are noted below. Another drawback is that it is so incredibly compelling. You will undoubtedly get addicted and forget about all forms of real life needs, leaving you feeling starving at about 4 in the morning when you realise it is all you've done all day!
Basically to conclude, i would say the Game is a must buy for all gamers with a good enough computer. It is available on the Xbox 360 as well as PC. You will love it even if in the past you have not been in to RPGs, simply because it is targetted at every audience, and aspects of the gameplay reflect this.
Thanks for reading, hope you liked it - don't miss the game!
Minimum system Requirements:
Windows XP, 2000 512MB System RAM 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor 128MB DirectX 9.0 compatible video card 8x DVD-ROM drive 4.6 GB free hard disk space DirectX 9.0c (included) DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
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Advantages: Stunning, Polished, Gigantic Disadvantages: Overwhelming, Weak Friendly Fighting AI
Four years after the critically acclaimed "Morrowind", producer Bethesda Softworks releases the fourth installment of the Elder Scrolls. It seems as if every minute was spent enriching and perfecting the award winning formula, as the flawless "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" will forever engrave its name in video-game history. The epitome of RPGs, the definition of gaming. It's enthralling, it's relentless. Prepare to throw your social life into Oblivion.
... ...is the immense freedom the player is bestowed with. Fate confronts the completely user-created character with an epic quest that somehow encompasses the fate of the kingdom and/or the entire world of Cyrodill, but it is a destiny that may well be ignored. Recovering mystical artifacts, slaying vampires, assassinating royalty and shoplifting the finest stores could distract the player from delving into the evolving storyline.
It was that freedom ...
Magrippinho 18.11.2006
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Advantages: Huge game, great graphics Disadvantages: occasional crashes
...to say that it is the best Role-playing game have ever played. The sequel to Morrowind and the fourth in the Elder Scrolls series from Bethsheda doesn't let the gamers down at any point of the game. Avoid the occasional crashes, and inside the game, everything is just too perfect. You will have lots of things to do in the game, and this one makes the Neverwinter Nights look like a lesser game. The number of mods and also official addons released ... ...avoid the possible technical issues and make sure that you meet the requirements. And the rest is just pure action and adventure.
REQUIREMENTS
Windows XP/2000
512MB System RAM
2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
8x DVD-ROM Drive
4.6 GB free hard disk space
DirectX 9.0c (included in the CD/DVD)
128MB Direct3D Compatible Video card
DirectX 9.0 compatible driver
DirectX 8.1 Compatible Sound Card
Keyboard and Mouse
INTO THE OBLIVION ...
existtoinspire 07.05.2007
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Advantages: Visually Stunning and absolutely huge. Disadvantages: gameplay is slightly disapointing after elderscrolls morrowind
...realistic or graphically superb on the market, however to even be playable you need a high end machine, to get full use of the graphics and still be able to play the game you will need a very expensive machine indeed. Gameplay: If you are interested in this game I would advise doing a quick search for screenshots, The country-side is by far the best, when you find yourself near an old abandoned building in the middle of no-where, you'll find it hard ... ...the reflection of it in a lake, the gentle lapping of the lake against it's shore, the wind blowing through the extremely life-like trees and long grass that surrounds you. You'll stand in awe, wondering if it really is a game. Then all of a sudden in the corner of your eye you'll see a deer in the long grass. You creep towards it hoping it wont see you, you freeze as it raises it's head chewing on the grass, you see the fear in it's eyes as it sees ...
djrx 26.07.2006
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Advantages: Eye-Popping Graphics, Atmospheric Sounds, Simplistic Gameplay, Huge Worlds, Extremely Long Long, The Mods Available, Plain Fun Disadvantages: Linear, Gets quite Repetitive, Need a High-End PC to Unlock the Games' Full Potential, Combat System a Little Too Simple, Can't "Pick Up and Play"
...it came out here in the UK- purely because of the many astounding reviews and atonishing screenshots/information I had found on it for £30. Having not played any other Elder Scrolls games before, this is truly a unique experience, which was definately worh the money. Onto the review:
What's in the Box?
I purchased the standard edition, which came with manual, map of the in-game world, and of course the game. The manual tells you the usual controls, ... ...along wiht background information on the various races, skills and attributes. I thought the map which came with it was a nice add-on, though pointless since it's much easier to use the in-game map.
Graphics
This is by far the most beautiful and immersive game I've ever played. Everything just looks right. The sunsets, the fights, the weapons, armour. It's all so detailed. There's everything you'd ever want strewn around this huge world which the ...
nollie99 10.07.2006
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Advantages: Great graphics, amazing depth and interaction Disadvantages: When you finish there's nothing to do
...where to start, I mean the first thing I did when I started playing this game was gasp in surprise, ever since the previews and the trailers I knew the graphics in this game would be top notch, but nothing prepared me for this! Graphics 10
I mean the graphics can't get any better then this to be honest, the only game I can think of is Call Of Juarez, however this was realised much later then oblivion, and which uses the very advanced Chrome Engine ... ...in the beautifully rendered forests for along time, and taking screenshots of the beatiful scenery, one thing which just looked amazing in oblivion was the Lake at sunset, that was absolutely stunning!
The only flaw I found was the fact that everyone using a Shader Model 2.0 graphics card won't be able to use HDR, yes the very well used X800 pro has to make due with bloom in this beautiful game, this is because the game uses FP16 HDR which is only ...
Noor123 26.10.2006
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Advantages: huge expansion, new enemies, weapons, armour and items, great environment, outstanding plot Disadvantages: may crash too often, most of the characters are stupid
Disk Space
DirectX 9.0c (included in the CD/DVD)
128 MB Direct 3D Compatible Video card
DirectX 9.0 compatible Video driver
DirectX 8.1 Compatible Sound Card
Keyboard and Mouse
* The system should have ElderScrolls 4: Oblivion installed.
ENTER THE NEW SHIVERING ISLES
The Shivering Isles leads to a new, entirely different world with a new storyline. The player will hear news about a strange door being opened near the city of Bravil in an island in the Bay of Niben. A map marker will be added to make sure that you don't lose your way. As you go to explore this strange door, you will find a soldier talking about it and also another buy who has gone completely crazy after going through that door. You will be adviced not to go through the door, but as this is a game and we got this expansion after some difficulty, we will go ...
Advantages: Adds a whole storyline to the game, a full set of armour and more Disadvantages: Evil characters will have to repent for their sins !!
This was Bethesdas first major add on for Oblivion, they released some smaller online purchasable download contents for a few pounds each which didnt seem to take off very well, they were very small add ons such as armor for your horse, a tower for wizard characters, a pirates den, an extra dungeon with a special weapon, an observatory that required you to build and a vampires home.
while being very small add ons these now come free with knights of the nine bringing you fully up to date with all the official addons so far.
Knights of the nine itself is a great storyline quest that will take at least 20 hours to complete and is very well written and entertaining.
It involves going on a pilgrimage to all of the games shrines to cleanse yourself of any evil you may have done so far in the game, upon the last shrine visit you will meet ...
Advantages: There is nothing like this, a piece of art which demands respect Disadvantages: Do not play this if you want a social life, it will suck you in
The ElderScrollsIV: Oblivion, or more simply Oblivion, is a single player fantasy-themed action-oriented computer role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks and the Take-Two Interactive subsidiary 2K Games. It is the next game in the ElderScroll Series after Morrowind and was released on Xbox 360 and PC, later followed by PS3.
Oblivion is a hard game to genre as it touches on so many aspects and types of games, it is played from a first person view, but can be put in a third person view if wished. I have to say, stick to the first person as it makes the game much more atmospheric. I'd say Oblivion is a RPG at core, you create your character at the beginning of the game and you increase and learn skills as you fight the enemies of the game.
Oblivions story is a deep and vast one ...
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Product details
Age
16+
Publisher
2K Games
Genre
Role-Playing Game (RPG)
Release Date
24th March 2006
EAN
5026555039437; 5026555051286
Operating System
Windows XP
Manufacturer's product description
In a nutshell:One of the most respected Western role-playing games of all time is back with huge improvements in graphics and accessibility, including a completely real-time combat system and the largest, most detailed game world ever seen. Phew.The lowdown:Although previous Elder Scrolls games have enjoyed something of a like it or loathe it reputation, this latest sequel has the means to appeal to everyone thanks to one simple improvement: its incredible new graphics. Unlike many role-playing games it is viewed from a first person perspective, with a game world portrayed in a staggering amount of detail, and realistic psychics and characters that genuinely seem to be going on about their own separate lives. The game's real appeal though lies in the huge freedom: play it exactly how you want.Most exciting moment:Using the new combat engine to fight off dozens of enemies, then stealing one of their mounts and riding off into the sunset.Since you ask:Emperor Uriel Septim VII is voiced by Star Trek and X-Men luminary Patrick Stewart, but all the characters in the game have full spoken voiceovers instead of just onscreen text. This is the next generation, you know.The bottom line:One of the most realistic and accessible role-playing games ever made.Harrison Dent After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, the throne of Tamriel lies empty. With the Empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and demons march upon the land-laying waste to everything in their path. To turn the tide of darkness, you must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.Live Another Life in Another World: Create and play any character you can imagine, from the noble warrior to the sinister assassin to the wizened sorcerer. Next Generation Graphics: Pixel-shader effects and high definition televisions are fully supported to create unprecedented visuals, including lifelike towns, dungeons, and the most realistic forests ever created in a game. First Person Melee and Magic: An all-new combat and magic system brings first person role-playing to a new level of intensity where you feel every blow. Radiant AI: This groundbreaking AI system gives Oblivion's characters full 24/7 schedules and the ability to make their own choices based on the world around them. Non-player characters eat, sleep, and complete goals all on their own. Realistic Characters: Oblivion's features over 1,000 non-player characters who come to life like never before with facial animations, lip-synching, and full speech. They even engage in unscripted conversations with each other and you. Open-Ended Game Play; Short Challenges: The enormous world of Oblivion is open for you to explore at your own pace, and shorter challenges such as fighting bandits, mixing potions, creating magic items and persuading friends keep the challenges coming.
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