The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Official Game Guide

by Peter Olafson

Find Your Path

·Covers all available content for Elder Scrolls Oblivion, Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and downloadable content.
·Detailed maps for every part of the world and every major city, plus special maps for every key section of the main quest.
·Specific chapters on how to create your character and maximize your abilities and skills.
·Over 450 full-color pages packed with information on everything you need to know about the massive gameworld of Oblivion.
·Walkthroughs for every quest in every part of the Oblivion world, including the main quest, as well as miscellaneous and freeform quests.
·Sections on various gameplay systems including stealth, combat, magic, spellmaking and enchanting, alchemy, and more.

Genres: Gaming, Video Games, Games, Guides, Nonfiction, Reference

544 pages, Paperback

First published March 21, 2006

Reviews

[Cisco]

The offical low down for the elder scrolls iv oblivion! step by step instr & hints!

[Jamie Vanhorn]

it has a lot of information

[Ruth]

Needed an index.

[Adam Dawson]

5/5 for Oblivion GOTY Guide by Peter Olafson

Fantastic guide to Skyrims older brother. A must-read for any Elder Scrolls addict.

5/5

[Sarah]

One of my favorite games, ever, dare I say I enjoy it more than Skyrim? Skyrim was much more updated with better graphics, but Oblivion is so nostalgic to me. Oblivion also has a clear cut main mission to where Skyrim does not. (At least not to me.) Skyrim has better abilities with the house building among other things and hello, DRAGONS!
I have read this guide book at least 10 times and I still find it interesting and new information in it.

[Morgan Sanchez]

One of the premier last generation gaming guides, suitable for any collection.

Oblivion was somewhat of a polarizing game, with heavy marketing as being one of the greatest games of the last console generation, along with some design issues that made it less than great. Regardless, the guide offers more than enough lore, insight, and strategy to make up for those who wish ill on the game but would never play it.

The GOTY guide offers info on every single one of Oblivion's DLCs, including cosmetics like horse armor, Mehrunes Dagon, and house/lair quests. This expansive tome is easily read, with plenty of screenshots, though some lag behind the narrative or are randomly placed production marketing shots. Sections are divided between the main story, side quests, factions, and DLC.

Maps are second to none and are incredibly detailed, with particular sections offering more insight into the types of spawned enemies, chances of certain loot, and quest-centric descriptions.

Player archetypes, factions, and battle strategies are touched upon briefly, but battle strategies leave a lot to be desired, though the general combat of Oblivion more so.

This guide has become highly sought after and is relatively valuable due to its size, game influence, and exceptional attention to detail. My only qualm is that it was released outside of the current influx of collector's edition hardcovers. Mine is well loved and worn. It is highly recommended for collectors.

[CrystalIsReading on StoryGraph]

very thorough. very helpful. a great investment if you are starting to play the game. I still have so much information to cover in here, but it has helped a lot already. I often sit reading through it while my husband is playing, looking up info for him and what he's doing at the moment, or researching for when I'll play later. this has helped me figure out a lot of things--if you're not an experienced player (I'm not.), it can make a big difference in your enjoyment and understanding of the game. and some of the lists are worth bookmarking for easy reference while playing. Enjoy! :)

[Jakdin]

Good for when you're in a tight spot, but wish it went into more detail about hidden or secrets. Overall, though, a regular game guide book which gets you from start to finish.

[Kevin Jimenez]

I have the game. :)

[Braxton]

This is the only strategy guide I have bought in the past 10 years. I'd say that is a pretty good recommendation for it.

[Nicole]

This is a very helpful and informative guide to such a massive and immersive game.

[Jennasis]

This guide will help you get through all those difficult situations or lost moments!

[Jennasis]

This guide will help you get through all those difficult situations or lost moments!