I used ALL spells in Skyrim. Being a wizard with the shouts was pretty OP, but I'm sure it was the same for any competent melee fighter as well.
 
I remember when I tried playing as a mage in Oblivion.

The college never taught me any useful spells and staves were shit and I couldn't dual cast so I ragequit the entire game.

Oh well. I'll always have fond memories of accidentally hitting a sheep herder at some point in a battle and having him nearly pummel me to death with his bare hands as I tried to remember how to yield.
 
I remember when I tried playing as a mage in Oblivion.

The college never taught me any useful spells and staves were shit and I couldn't dual cast so I ragequit the entire game.

Oh well. I'll always have fond memories of accidentally hitting a sheep herder at some point in a battle and having him nearly pummel me to death with his bare hands as I tried to remember how to yield.
oblivion was a great game, as long as you're not a mage or archer lol.