Once you create a character, the world is yours to explore. There are seemingly endless options for creating your character, which gives an early indication of just how deep and customizable this game is. Designing your character is simply a matter of assigning proficiencies. You aren't limited by the class you choose though, because all of the skills and abilities in the game are open to anyone.
As flexible as the character-creation system is, you can take it a step further by assigning skills and attributes as you see fit to create your own class. There are also several hybrid classes, so you're sure to find a perfect class for your style of play. The classes are typical role-playing standards, such as warriors, wizards, and thieves.
After a short introductory sequence, you can choose a class and birth sign to further customize your hero. You begin the game by selecting a race and gender to create a character. It's an immersive world full of adventure and intrigue that you can easily get lost in for hours at a time. Oblivion takes place in the massive fantasy world of Tamriel. Now Playing: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Video Review By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's