Looking for Exploration games

[Datech]

I have to go into another room and find a photo of the pot before it would let me go back and look inside to find a key.

In Oblivion you can look in whatever pot you want... You might get arrested if it was someone else's pot and they saw you do it though. Also, Oblivion is NOTHING like WoW:

• First person POV
• You can interact with ANYTHING
• You can do ANYTHING you want
• You never have to follow the main quest line to level up
• It isn't an MMO
• You hardly have any class restrictions
• You decide if you are good or evil
• You can kill ANYTHING
• Tip of the iceburg...

[Oneslowz28]

Also oblivion has a never ending suppy of user created mods.

[TheGreatSatan]

Vista compatible?

[Oneslowz28]

yes. Wal-mart has the Game of the Year edition for $20 and that inclused nights of the nine and shivering isles expansions.

[Luke122]

You guys are all assholes. Now I want to try Oblivion. Thanks.

[Bopher]

I remember an older exploration game called Phantasmagoria or something like that. Some parts scared me. Especially at the end.

[x88x]

EVE (after you get past the learning curve)

heheh, learning curve? hehehe....hahahahaha...


Seriously though, I gotta say, this is kinda an odd request. The only games I can think of that are really what you're looking for are the Myst games, and maybe some old adventure games (Monkey Island FTW!). It's a genre that has mostly died off over the years, probably because most people want to do something in the pretty world, not just wander. Pretty much everything else I can think of involves something else (combat/etc). I'll put another vote for GTA, I've only played Vice City, San Andreas, and IV, but at in at least those three you can completely ignore any and all quests. I've also heard good things about Freelancer, but have never tried it.

Sins of a Solar Empire is an awesome space RTS, but not really what you're looking for, I don't think. Again, I get the feeling it's not really what you're looking for, but maybe some of the RTS's that let you set the hostility level of the surrounding world?

[Oneslowz28]

You guys are all assholes. Now I want to try Oblivion. Thanks.

Be warned that you can play oblivion for a year and not finish it.

[Oneslowz28]

This is why Oblivion is such a good game. Look at how much there is to do. This does not include shivering isles. link to the map http://www.oblivionmap.net/Cyrodiil.html

[BuzzKillington]

You guys are all assholes. Now I want to try Oblivion. Thanks.

After reading the thread, I couldn't agree more. lol

I guess I gotta stop by walmart tonight.

EDIT: STEAM has a deluxe edition for $35 that includes:

This English-only Deluxe version includes the following Downloadable Content (DLC)

Fighter's Stronghold Expansion
Live the life of a noble warrior in this expansive castle with private quarters, grand dining hall, and a wine cellar.
Knights of the Nine Quest
Vanquish the evil that has been released upon the land. New dungeons, characters, quests, and mysteries await.
Spell Tome Treasures
Get these books and find low and high-level spells, as well as new powerful spells with multiple effects added.
Vile Lair
An underwater multilevel hideout for evil players to find refuge, providing your character with safe haven.
Mehrune's Razor
Conquer one of the deepest and most challenging dungeons in all of Cyrodiil to claim this fearsome weapon.
The Thieves Den
Uncover a famous pirate's lost ship and claim it for your own. Designed for stealth-based characters.
Wizard's Tower
In the frozen mountains of Cyrodiil stands Frostcrag Spire, a tower of wonders for your magic-oriented character.
Orrery
Harness the power of the stars. Rebuild the Orrery to unlock the secrets of this Mages Guild Inner Sanctum.
Horse Armor Pack
Tamriel is a dangerous place. Protect your horse from danger with this beautiful handcrafted armor.