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The diabolical gates of Oblivion have opened across Tamriel, unleashing hordes of demons that destroy everything in their path. Only one man can put an end to these demonic actions. This man is not you, but the hidden son of the assassinated emperor.
The game where you are not the hero
As incredible as it may seem, even if your role will be essential to the survival of the capital Cyrodiil, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion does not intend to make you a hero in the eyes of civilians. At the start of the game, prostrate in a damp prison for who knows what past crime, you will only owe your salvation to the existence of a secret passage through your cell and to your strange appearance in the Emperor's dreams. Relying only on his instinct, he will then allow you to escape and will even go so far as to entrust you, to the chagrin of his guard, the most precious object of the kingdom, in a last breath of life. Now holder of the amulet of kings, you will have to find the hidden son of the one who gave you his ultimate trust, and help him take his rightful place on the throne. After having gradually defined the look (among the 10 races offered) and the abilities of your character during this first stage of the game, you will therefore be about to see the light of day again to embark on an epic quest where the beauty of the places n will be equivalent to the power of the dark forces that inhabit it.
Tell me how you play...
Barbarian, assassin, healer, thief, mage or others, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion offers a wide choice of predefined classes, each with their own characteristics that will subsequently influence the way you play. Guards who have tracked your progress through the prison basements will recommend which one suits you best, based on the methods you've used so far, to save you time. This analysis made by the NPCs will not be the only thing to save you time and, where The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind could tire with notable productivity losses, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion innovates by offering a whole bunch of features to go to the essentials and remedy downtime. If the world in which you will navigate will allow long journeys on the few 1 square kilometers of land (excluding dungeons), players in a hurry will appreciate the fast travel system to get to an already known destination with just one click. The others will enjoy horseback riding in sumptuous landscapes and will be able to indulge in the joys of hunting or gathering to create some poisons and potions, and thus show their skills in alchemy or dope themselves for a moment. Indeed, regulars of the series will not be disoriented by the character progression system since it is always based on the actions performed. Long walks will then increase your endurance, hits received and blocked will improve your defense, those brought to your attack, and so on up to secondary skills allowing you, for example, to pick more and more complicated locks. It is then up to you to define what you will do with these capacities.
Unlimited Freedom
Master word of the series and particularly of this fourth episode, freedom is equaled only by free will in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Savior of the just or opportunist thug, each choice will be yours and while some prefer to make their own money honestly by selling found and manufactured objects, others will exploit their gift in forcing locks to come and rob shops at night. However, be careful not to get noticed: actions rarely go unpunished in the game and, above all, each of them will influence your relations with the different factions. Money will not be alone at the heart of your choices, and very soon it will be human lives that will be in your hands. Closing the demonic doors one by one and dismantling the plots that oppose the establishment of the new ruler, your methods may vary completely. Law of retaliation by destroying with fire and blade those who will get in your way or infiltration by playing the bow in your silent leather outfit, the approaches will be multiple and the decisions will have serious consequences. Is the life of an innocent worth more than that of a whole malevolent sect? Does an ally deserve to die to maintain cover? The decision will be yours alone. We could also tell you about the relationship system with NPCs (Non-Player Characters), the time cycle of the world of Tamriel where it is possible to wait until nightfall to kill an enemy while he sleeps, optional objectives more or less in order with the law of Cyrodiil or even the massive fights that you will have to deliver to destroy the threat of Oblivion but, in the end, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is too important for it to be possible to be completely exhaustive in its topic. By offering a unique gaming experience to everyone, according to their tastes and choices, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is quite simply one of those rare titles that you have to try for yourself to better understand its magnitude. .
