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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an action RPG, a part of The Elder Scrolls series, which follows TES: Morrowind and proceeds TES: Skyrim. You take on the role of a hero that needs to stop an ancient cult from opening gates in the demon world called Oblivion. Your character is completely customizable: the game features multiple human and anthropomorphic races to choose from, different skills you can obtain and develop and abilities to improve through the game. The specification of skills you choose will affect your playthrough: the character can be more efficient in melee combat or magical abilities as well as stealthy complete some quests.
The game is set in an open world, so it's up to you whether to follow the storyline or focus on numerous side quests. You can explore the world of Oblivion freely on foot or use the fast travel system that allows moving instantly to every visited location. The game doesn't stop after completing the main story and lets you explore the world as long as you want.
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Almost every quest is good, lots of memorable NPCs, almost every location has it's own little story and creating your own spells at the end of the mage guild is super fun.
Also Shivering Isles is the gold standard of expansions for RPGs
The main focus in Oblivion is the story and quests, not the combat system. Although there are combat moments in the game, and they are quite satisfactory, this is not the aspect of the game to focus on. Instead, the game engages you in numerous quests, each with its unique style.
Oblivion's soundtrack is unparalleled. Tracks like "Wings of Kynareth", "Harvest Dawn", and "King and Country" have become particularly famous. They perfectly reflect the world of Cyrodiil and can induce nostalgia in those who have spent many hours in the game.
However, the game is not without flaws. The auto-leveling system, which was supposed to ensure the player's constant development, turned out to be less than ideal. Many players consider it broken, as it can lead to situations where enemies become too powerful compared to the player.
I recommend to anyone who enjoys exploring the world.