The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Was it really ten years ago I stumbled out of that prison sewer and, bleary eyed, starred across the beautiful open world of Cyrodiil? The moment you step out from that dark tunnel and into the light is a classic moment in gaming and one that none of us will soon forget. In many ways, Oblivion marked the beginning of the new-gen by treating us to a beautiful, vast open-world game that simply wouldn’t have been possible on the PS2 or Xbox.
Oblivion presented gamers with a massive fantasy open world that allowed us the freedom to play however we wanted. Fancy playing as a great knight who vanquishes evil with an enchanted sword? Go ahead. Want to be a vampire assassin who uses stealth and cunning to defeat your enemies? By all means. The graphics were stunning and a beautiful soundtrack accompanied you as you explored the world. Just listening to the game’s soundtrack instantly transports my mind back to roaming the lush green hills of Cyrodiil, the fact it was ten years ago is hard to believe.
