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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the fourth game in the Elder Scrolls story, is set within the province of Cyrodiil, the heartland and Imperial capital of Tamriel. Emperor Uriel Septim VII is assassinated in flight from his own palace, but just before he dies he passes on to you the mystic Amulet of Kings. The adventure proper begins with the quest to find Uriel's lost and illegitimate son who is the only heir to the throne. In a world where the forces of darkness seek their ultimate dominion over the ranks of man and mer alike, you alone stand between the future of Tamriel and the gates of Oblivion.

Released: 20 March 2006
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher: 2K Games
Engine: Gamebryo
Perspective: First person · Third person
Age rating: PEGI 16 · ESRB M
Metacritic: 94/100
Steam recommendations: 42,785
Platforms: PlayStation 3 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Xbox 360
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
Also known as: Elder Scrolls 4 · Oblivion · TES Oblivion · TES4 · TES4 Oblivion · TESIV
Estimated owners: 2,000,000–5,000,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 81
Critic rating: 1,574
Ratings counted: 95%
Steam reviews: 1
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Crossplay System requirements 512 MB Download size 4.6 GB Steam Deck Playable Player counts 860

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

The story

After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, desperate factions vie for control of Tamriel's throne. 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 the player must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion