Before Skyrim, there was The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. At the height of its popularity, Oblivion was just as well-regarded as Skyrim by both critics and fans, with its graphics, storytelling, and gameplay being revolutionary for its time. Even today, many fans regard much of its storytelling, such as its guild systems, main story, and characters to be superior to Skyrim‘s, and it remains playable 15 years later.