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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006)
March 31, 2006 |
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Good, but flawed |
Rating:
85%
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| by: Domicron ( May 06, 2006 ) |
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Experience: 3 Months - 6 Months | » Pros | | |
Extensive and detailed world
Impressive graphics throughout
Fully customizable character
Open-ended gameplay
Long playtime and good replayability
Fast travel to known locations
Impressive magic system
Good sound
| » Cons | | |
Gameplay balance issues [see comments]
Limited musical selection [see comments]
High system requirements
A few bugs [see comments]
| » Review | | |
My biggest problem with this game turned out to be the automatic balancing that is employed. As you progress in levels, so does every other character in the game. In my opinion, this discourages the player from leveling up. It isn't necessarily that the game becomes more difficult to play, but the fact that it maintains the same pace of play. At first level, it may take my mage a dozen or so low level fire spells to take down a brigand. At 20th or 30th level, it takes just as many high level fire spells to take down that same brigand. If your character doesn't truly improve, why level at all?
I agree in some respect with the auto-balancing. It should be employed when dealing with the main quest to some degree, but having it apply to the entire world takes a lot of the fun out of the game. After playing for 80+ hours, it is rewarding to know that those town guards that trumped you early on now grovel at your feet. Or that those random brigands you encounter flee in fear of your mere presence.
On the other side, removing the balancing would also mean that certain areas would contain creatures well above your current abilities from which you would have to retreat. I believe this would make for a more plausible style of play.
Aside from that, the music was limited, but enjoyable. That's a moot point these days though with the proliferation of MP3s. The system requirements can be a bit staggering, but given the scope of the game its fully understandable. And I did encounter a few bugs. Not showstoppers, but irritating nonetheless.
All in all, Oblivion aims high and succeeds in most respects. Not for me, but I think most would enjoy it. |
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