Originally Posted by txa1265 
Well, to an an extent it is, as Oblivion has no choices, no consequences, no classes, no restrictions, and a fundamentally broken level system that makes any review >80% pandering. Oblivion is a console action game with RPG-lite elements, NOT a hardcore RPG.
This also depends on opinions. To me, cRPGs are *not* about choices, consequences and restrictions. To me they're about character development and good gameplay, fun and interesting quests. So, I would also give Oblivion a 90%+ while Gothics are more of a 70%, but again, it's personal opinion.