The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion is an open world action role playing game created by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game drops players into the fantasy province of Cyrodiil, the heartland of the Tamriel empire, during a time of crisis after the emperor's assassination. Players take on the role of a prisoner freed by fate, tasked with closing demonic gates that connect the mortal world to a hellish realm called Oblivion. The title stands out for its huge map, its first person combat, and the freedom it gives players to shape their character through skills, magic, stealth, and combat styles. Every action a player performs improves the related skill, which means a fighter grows stronger through battle while a thief sharpens lockpicking and sneaking. The game also features a radiant AI system that makes townspeople follow daily routines like eating, sleeping, and working. This gives the world a believable feel rarely matched by other role playing titles of its era.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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1.4 GB · GameCube ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | GameCube ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| File Size | 1.4 GB |
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion is an open world action role playing game created by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game drops players into the fantasy province of Cyrodiil, the heartland of the Tamriel empire, during a time of crisis after the emperor's assassination. Players take on the role of a prisoner freed by fate, tasked with closing demonic gates that connect the mortal world to a hellish realm called Oblivion. The title stands out for its huge map, its first person combat, and the freedom it gives players to shape their character through skills, magic, stealth, and combat styles. Every action a player performs improves the related skill, which means a fighter grows stronger through battle while a thief sharpens lockpicking and sneaking. The game also features a radiant AI system that makes townspeople follow daily routines like eating, sleeping, and working. This gives the world a believable feel rarely matched by other role playing titles of its era.
Oblivion offers a single player experience packed with content beyond its main story. Side quests range from joining the Mages Guild, the Fighters Guild, the Thieves Guild, and the secretive Dark Brotherhood, each with their own story arcs and rewards. The Arena in the Imperial City lets players fight gladiator style matches to climb ranks and earn fame. Character progression uses a class system with ten major skills, and players can craft custom classes that match their preferred playstyle. The weapon and magic systems are deep, with spell creation allowing players to mix effects like fire damage, healing, and invisibility into one custom spell. Players can also enchant gear with soul gems to add magical properties. The world holds hundreds of dungeons, ruins, caves, forts, and Ayleid sites to explore, each filled with loot, traps, and enemies. Mounted travel on horseback gives players a way to cross the wide countryside faster. The result is a long, rich adventure that rewards curiosity and offers something new in nearly every corner.