The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion first came out in March 2006. Despite this, the game continues to have a large fan base, with players complimenting its cute, albeit archaic, mechanisms. With new Bethesda titles like Starfield and, maybe, The Elder Scrolls 6 on the horizon, it's worth examining why Oblivion is so well-remembered within the gaming community. 

Oblivion has several features that gamers like. Other features of the game shine, such as the stunning open world, which still stands up after all these years. There are, however, other, clunkier features of The Elder Scrolls game that fans can't help but appreciate, such as the potato-faced NPCs with surprisingly fascinating speech lines. These elements, among others, will ensure that Oblivion is not forgotten, even when The Elder Scrolls 6 is released. 

The Intriguing Quests and Factions 
 

The quests in Oblivion are often regarded as some of the greatest in the series. Many players even prefer its Thieves Guild and Dark Brotherhood quest lines to those in Skyrim. Not to mention the title's fantastic side missions. This is mostly due to the factions' more memorable characters and a greater variety of task kinds. While Skyrim is known for its fetch quests and dungeon crawling missions involving Draugr, Oblivion offers greater diversity in terms of what the player may undertake. 

Oblivion's Magnificent World in The Elder Scrolls 4 

Oblivion begins with the player in a gloomy and musty jail cell. Suddenly, Emperor Uriel Septim VII emerges, triggering a series of events in which the player must assist in controlling the Oblivion Crisis. After a relatively lengthy introduction, the player is eventually able to escape the musty tunnels under the Imperial City, where they are greeted with a wide, colourful landscape to explore. 
The open world of Oblivion is a vast stretch of forestland dotted with distinct villages, cities, and some notable features such as Daedric shrines. Though the dungeons aren't as good as Skyrim's more player-friendly variations, some are nonetheless worth seeing. 

Oblivion's Hilarious Yet Endearing NPCs 

Oblivion's potato-faced character models are a big part of why the game is still so popular today. Oblivion's characters, though, are surprisingly lifelike behind their silly exteriors. Each of the NPCs has a set schedule that they adhere to every day. They even take breaks to talk with other NPCs. This brings the world of Oblivion to life even more. And, even though many of these NPCs are generic individuals with distinctive names but no conversation, they contribute to the player's immersion in the game environment.