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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.

95%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperBethesda Game Studios
PublisherBethesda Softworks
Release DateJun 16, 2009
$14.99
Peak Players5.1K
Metacritic94
PlatformsWindows
RPG
AI Review Summary

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remains a definitive open-world RPG experience, praised for its immersive atmosphere, iconic soundtrack, and deep quest design that many feel surpasses its successor. However, modern players must contend with significant technical instability, including frequent crashes and a controversial level-scaling system that can hinder progression.

Pros

  • Exceptional atmosphere and an iconic, immersive soundtrack.95%
  • Deep questing and larger, more detailed city environments compared to later entries.85%
  • Unintentionally hilarious NPC interactions and 'jank' that add unique charm.80%
  • Holds up remarkably well as a classic RPG experience nearly two decades later.75%
  • Extensive content offering hundreds of hours of gameplay.90%

Cons

  • Significant technical issues including frequent crashes on startup and save file corruption.90%
  • Frustrating level-scaling system where enemies become bullet-sponges as the player levels up.85%
  • Dated and tedious mini-games for speechcraft and lockpicking.75%
  • Repetitive combat mechanics that largely consist of spamming the attack button.70%
  • Requires community mods to achieve stability and fix game-breaking bugs on modern systems.80%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers frequently compare the original version favorably against modern remasters and Skyrim.
  • The game is often described as the 'awkward middle child' between Morrowind and Skyrim.
  • Despite being an older title, it maintains a high average playtime of nearly 68 hours.
Confidence: 61%
Based on the 120 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 8, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
549
Peak · last 90 days
963
All-time peak
5.1K

Price

Current price
$14.99
Lowest tracked
$3.74since Dec 2, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
92%
All-time positive
95%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews53.0K
Positive: 50.3K (95%)Negative: 2.6K (5%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

68h

Avg Playtime at Review

71%

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