Can't get into Oblivion

I play xbox 360

What don't you like about it?

It might be the generic high fantasy setting or the open world? Oblivion does thrust you into the world and then say 'Do what you like' which, I've noticed, with some people is a problem as they prefer more linear structures. But then you seem to love Fallout 3 which is similar. I would recommend abandoning the main quest as that is the weaker aspect of the game and taking part in the side quests. Most notably, The Dark Brotherhood. Those side-quests are fantastic and might do a good job of getting you into the game.

When it first came out, I remember just coming out of the dungeon and just admiring the gorgeous visuals (because at the time, it was probably the best looking RPG). I then proceeded to kill a few people, loot some houses, hold my own against some guards and did some of the main quest. But ultimately, the best part was just the side quests like the Dark Brotherhood, Mage's Guild and Thieves' Guild.

What don't you like about it?

It might be the generic high fantasy setting or the open world? Oblivion does thrust you into the world and then say 'Do what you like' which, I've noticed, with some people is a problem as they prefer more linear structures. But then you seem to love Fallout 3 which is similar. I would recommend abandoning the main quest as that is the weaker aspect of the game and taking part in the side quests. Most notably, The Dark Brotherhood. Those side-quests are fantastic and might do a good job of getting you into the game.

When it first came out, I remember just coming out of the dungeon and just admiring the gorgeous visuals (because at the time, it was probably the best looking RPG). I then proceeded to kill a few people, loot some houses, hold my own against some guards and did some of the main quest. But ultimately, the best part was just the side quests like the Dark Brotherhood, Mage's Guild and Thieves' Guild.

It's quite an old game now. At it's peak it was one of the most involving games out there, but I'd argue that games like Dragon's Age and Fallout have eclipsed it now.

Put down Oblivion and wait for Skyrim which releases in a few months.

I think I see your problem....

It's quite an old game now. At it's peak it was one of the most involving games out there, but I'd argue that games like Dragon's Age and Fallout have eclipsed it now.

Put down Oblivion and wait for Skyrim which releases in a few months.

So got nothing much to do over the summer now i have finished my a-levels, most of my friends seem to love oblivion even though its an oldish game now, however i just can't get into it.

I play xbox 360 and have a wide variety of games ranging from fallout 3 to F1 2010 and love them all apart from oblivion. Anyone else experience this? Any tips?

Don't do what this guy did when he couldn't get into a game.

Don't do what this guy did when he couldn't get into a game.

I will rep you when I can. Absolutely right.

Oblivion is my favourite game - the theme is perfect, I love the openness of the world. If you want to skip the main quest for a little while it's all good - I spend hours just walking through the woods for crying out loud.

Amazing game - I loved the Dark Brotherhood/Black Hand quest series. Absolutely loved them.

Don't do what this guy did when he couldn't get into a game.

That's a person

Absolutely! Best part of Oblivion is just the exploration and discovering all the hidden things like that unicorn. It does a good job in making you want to wander aimlessly around the land.

Reminds me of an angry squirrel, frothing at the mouth because some other squirrel stole it's nut.

So got nothing much to do over the summer now i have finished my a-levels, most of my friends seem to love oblivion even though its an oldish game now, however i just can't get into it.

I play xbox 360 and have a wide variety of games ranging from fallout 3 to F1 2010 and love them all apart from oblivion. Anyone else experience this? Any tips?