In some ways, I prefer Morrowind. In others, I pefer Oblivion.
Oblivion wins graphics-wise hands down, obviously. I also liked how you were able to keep track of quests, unlike the shitty journal Morrowind had. The end-game equipment was also better, because, as I've said before, Morrowind gave you a crap ring for beating the boss guy. I liked being able to ride a horse instead of running much as well. Another point in Oblivion's favor is the sense of location. In Oblivion I quickly became famililar with the cities and towns. In Morrowind I was constantly, hopelessly lost.
But Morrowind wins in the story factor. It is tons more in-depth. While I wasn't able to identify with the Morrowind characters as much as I did with Oblivion, they weren't as one-sided. The exploration was also much better, because, like Sea Rex said, the dungeons weren't cookie-cutters of the same ruins or cave like Obivion. The equipment also looked much more badass. Sure, in Oblivion I was wearing full Daedra armor, but it was more like 'Wow, that's hawt' one time, then, 'Eh, it's kinda cool.' Then it was, 'Wow, I look like a total ****ing retard running around in this shit.'
Another big point in Morrowind is that you're crazy unstoppable when you fully buff yourself up and use the bound weapon summoning. Then you annihilate any and every enemy in your way.
Then there's the fact that you can actually kill people involved in the plot in Morrowind, instead of 'knocking them out' in Oblivion. And the worst part is that almost everyone I got bored and tried to kill in Oblivion ended up being part of the plot. Lamest anti-kill mechanic ever.
It's still a toss up which one I like better, though.
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