Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Preview

The folks at ComputerAndVideoGames.com have published a one-page preview of Bethesda’s fourth Elder Scrolls installment, Oblivion. Check it out:

The rather rudimentary AI in Morrowind is being replaced with the far more dynamic Radiant system (see ‘You’re Looking Radiant Today, below), while Bethesda also promises that an improved journal, NPC hints and maps will help you keep on track when it comes to completing missions. Of course, as with other Elder Scrolls titles, you are free to take a laid back approach to the main quest should you wish, and there will be plenty of things to get up to on the side. Like Morrowind, there are several guilds and factions operating in Oblivion; these will include the Thieves Guild, Mages Guild, Fighters Guild and the shadowy hired killers known as the Dark Brotherhood. “You can join all of these,” says Howard. “Our game is about becoming this other character in this fantasy world, and the factions almost act as an entire game unto themselves for each character archetype to play in. We’re trying to make each faction have its own story, perks and rewards for finishing.”