
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Grand Theft Horse?

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is a Fantasy RPG, just like Grand Theft Auto is a racing game. Why do I say that? Because just like GTA, there is SO much more to Oblivion than that, and like GTA its a sandbox, yes a medieval fantasy sandbox!
The game is set in Tamriel, and dark times are coming, The Emperor has foreseen his death, and terrible foe approaching. Fortunately he has seen something else, YOU! The player starts out in the most humble fashion, in prison for an unknown crime. Fate casts the player on an adventure of enormous scale to find the Emperor's only surviving son, and heir to the throne. The new Emperor will relight the Dragonfire and close the gates of Oblivion.
The game takes the form of a First, or third, person game, you design your character, with a choice of races, abilities, and classes. The combat system is well executed with a massive array of spells, weapons, and items to use. The world is so beautifully done, and remarkably huge, that a person could play for weeks without ever touching the main quest!
Alchemy is an interesting diversion to the game, everyday items can be mixed to create powerful potions and poisons. Later in the game, players can create their own items and spells, adding a great customization feature.
As already mentioned, the world map is huge, with towns, castles, forts, ruins, caves, and mines to explore. Terrain ranges from towering mountains to forest, even underwater. All are presented in beautiful detail. The player, characters, enemies, and monsters are incredibly lifelike (if you can say that about zombies and skeletons ;o) ) Enemies are varied, and adapt, getting more powerful as you level up.
With a huge map, innumerable side missions, and incredible graphics, this must be the perfect game right? Alas, there is a major drawback, there is NO MULTI-PLAYER! How can a developer publish a next-gen game w/o multi-player? I don't know, but 2K did.
Fortunately the game is well supported with downloadable content, mission packs, add-ons, and huge expansion packs increase an already formidable quest. This gives the game enormous replay value.
In short, I love this game, I just wish it had multi-player, That said I'd give it an A/A+
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