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Metacritic 9417+

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition

Bethesda Game Studios|2009RPG

LumiScore

66/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

58/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to set time limits before playing and discuss the ethical choices presented in the game's quests. You can also engage with them by asking about the decisions they make and the consequences of those decisions in the game.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Creativity5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
88
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)58/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Fails the test

No significant female characters with dialogue. The main questline is focused on male characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Setting time limits can help prevent excessive play, and discussing in-game ethics can promote critical thinking and real-world moral reasoning.

What your child develops

Oblivion offers a vast open world for exploration and encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking through its quests and character progression. Players can develop creativity through character customization and diverse gameplay choices. The extensive lore and dialogue also enhance reading comprehension.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~5hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Oblivion is the fourth part of the acclaimed The Elder Scrolls series. It is set in the high fantasy world of Tamriel, in the Septim Empire.