Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion – My quick thoughts
9 December 2006Okay, I guess I’ve been living under a rock but I just have to say this. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is one of the most impressive games I’ve played. To be fair that list isn’t long 
I’ve never played the previous games in the Elder Scrolls series so the experience I’ve had so far with Oblivion is very new to me.
What really wows me about Oblivion is the extensive use of the Havok Newtonian Physics engine on many of the ordinary and boring objects in the game. While it doesn’t do a lot to push the story or the tone of the game it does add a subtle depth to the game.
Another thing that I like about the game is the cornucopia of patches, mods, and add-ins that are available. In my brief search I’ve found mods that improve the stock textures, add new content and, add additional items that you can use as a player in the game.
I don’t want this post to sound too much like a review as I just wanted to express my appreciation of the depth and polish of Oblivion. There may well be better games out there; I have just not stumbled across them yet.
on March 2nd, 2007 at 12:40 pm
I agree wholeheartedly. Something about hitting a hanging vine when walking and seeing it flop around just makes me smile.
on December 23rd, 2007 at 10:19 am
I know what you mean. I played Elder Scrolls III, and the amount of change that came with IV, I was floored.