Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Interface : Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64-Bit Processeur : 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 ou équivalent Mémoire : 512 Mo Graphismes : Carte vidéo compatible Direct3D et DirectX 9.0 avec 128 Mo DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c Disque dur : 4.6 Go Son : compatible DirectX 8.1
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
The sprawling open world and mod-friendly engine still keep players invested after a decade. A majority of reviewers—91% positive in the post‑launch sample of 493—praise the game’s depth, while a small but vocal faction flagged performance hiccups, with 6 negative mentions out of 11.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 94 | 74 | 10 | 10 |
| Story / writing | 37 | 33 | 1 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 28 | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Content / longevity | 24 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
| Stability / bugs | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| Performance | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Value for money | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Audio / music | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 27 h on median; those who dislike it: 22 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 02, 2012 · All-time low: €2.99 (May 23, 2024)
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Strengths
- Gameplay: 74 positive mentions out of 94 (79% positive)
- Story: 33 positive mentions out of 37 (89% positive)
- Long playtime: 256 players logged >25h, 92% positive
- Graphics 미 21 positive mentions out of 28 (75% positive)
Weaknesses
- Bugs: 11 negative mentions out of 15 (73% negative)
- Performance: 6 negative mentions out of 11 (55% negative)
- UI: 4 negative mentions out of 6 (67% negative)
- Price: 4 negative mentions out of 9 (44% negative)
Who is it for?
Fans of classic open‑world RPGs and modders will appreciate the depth and longevity, but those sensitive to technical issues might find the occasional performance hiccup frustrating.
Is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 52,742 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 14,99€.
Verdict
Oblivion remains a beloved pillar of the RPG community, delivering a rich, long‑lasting adventure for most players. Its enduring charm is tempered by sporadic technical problems that can dampen the experience. Overall, it's a solid choice for veterans and newcomers who value expansive exploration over flawless polish.
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