-Atone’s Pick of the Week-
For this week, I think it’s safe to say that there are plenty of good games out there. With that in mind, there are also plenty of unbearably bad games out there. But then, you get lucky and find a game that completely blows you away with every new aspect that you come across. From the storyline, to the characters, to the graphics, and beyond. The game I’ve chosen for this week, is one that we’ve all heard of, yet newcomers to the series, or the genre, may find it hard to get into at first.
That game is over two years old and I chose it because I still hear people asking whether or not it is any good; or whether or not it is worth the money. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Well people, to put it simply. It is.
For those of you who don’t know anything about the game or the series, here is a quick rundown. It is an RPG in which you start out with low stats and no real items of use. You design your character from one of ten different races and then go on to define facial features right down to skin, hair, and eye color. As you play through the main quest, or not, you earn experience points which you use to raise your stats and attributes.
Sound simple? It is. But at the same time, it is a rich experience that, once it grabs you, refuses to let go. The first few minutes of the game find your character in prison living out a dismal lifelong sentence. But shortly, all of that will be thrown to the wind and you’ll find yourself traveling through the prison’s underground, learning the basics of the game, and being thrown head first into the main quest of the game.
Yet, one of the greatest things about Oblivion is that you can choose not to continue on the main quest and can instead opt to travel the vast, open-ended country of Cyrodill and explore the multitude of caves, cities, and caverns. Or, maybe you want to join a guild and rise through the ranks. Or maybe, you want to rob and pillage to gain vast wealth. Whatever you chose to do, the possibilities are in the hundreds.
Graphics for the newest installment of the Elder Scrolls series are amazing. Whether you chose to play it on the XBOX360, the PS3, or the PC, you will be amazed by the detail and smooth transitions. The wildlife, the weather, or just the sheer detail of the land will all catch your eye and dazzle you with the time and effort put into making this game what it is.
As for the score for the game, all I can say is that it’s wonderful. I personally love the music and sounds that are tailored to every encounter and situation. It just seems to fit right along with every other aspect of the game.
My only problem with this game was a little one, but was a problem none the less. It can be slightly glitchy at times and the load times should be cut down slightly. But these things in no way impede the game from it’s greatness.
So, for my pick of the week, I chose The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
I rate it easily at 9.5 (Graphics-9.7, Sound-10, Story-9.5, Gameplay-10, Replay-9.5)
Hope y’all enjoyed the read. There will be a brand new pick of the week every Monday.
