I started playing Oblivion in 2008 and, from day one, became incredibly addicted. Every day for three years I would explore Cyrodiil with my face like
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because I was amazed by the beauty, scenery, the feel of the game, just totally mesmerised. I adored that game, so so so much. I don't think I even finished it tbh, I completed the main quests but left out lots of the side ones. For me, Oblivion just had a completely magical feel to it, a game where anything was possible, where it seemed never ending with so much to do. And the actual landscape of Cyrodiil.. I don't know if the game designers struck lucky, or were just geniuses, but Cyrodiil was easily the best region yet. I loved the towns, cities, scenery and settlements and could ride around on my white Anvil horse forever
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There were so many secrets, so many random things, easter eggs and surprises. I think that roleplaying also had an impact on the way I played, because I could use my imagination and give my character and backstory and goal. Skyrim is an amazing game too, and the scenery and graphics are stunning.. but I don't know. There's something missing, and I don't know what it is. Maybe it's the structure of the map, or how small the 'cities' are. I just wish I could cross over the border from Skyrim to Cyrodiil! Have to wait until the Elder Scrolls Online for that though (and hopefully it will be worth it)