Does this remaster belong in Oblivion?
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay. Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPGs ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios. Journey through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe-inspiring. From the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith, forge your path and play the way you want. Step inside a universe bursting with captivating stories and encounter an unforgettable cast of characters. Master swordcraft and wield powerful magic as you fight to save Tamriel from the Daedric invasion. Experience everything Oblivion has to offer with previously released story expansions Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and additional downloadable content included in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
I still consider Oblivion to be a great RPG. I still have my Xbox 360 copy on my shelf and have replayed it countless times over the years. With its great cast of Sir Patrick Stewart and Sean Bean taking on key roles, plus the superb guild quests, I know I’m in the minority here…but I actually prefer it to Skyrim (Please don’t hate me). I love the Dark Brotherhood questline in particular.
The remaster has been rumoured for years, but shadow dropped out of nowhere after a few leaks surfaced. I haven’t played the game in a few years now but was able to remember a fair amount. The game has had a nice visual upgrade and a few quality-of-life changes like being able to sprint and the UI has been upgraded. The team at Virtuous have done a good job in retaining the feel of the original while making these small, subtle changes. It still has its buggy issues as all Bethesda games do, but now it looks and runs a hell of a lot better than the game did in 2006.
The Verdict
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered gives a nice lick of paint to the 2006 classic, while adding in some nice changes and gives me yet another excuse to go through this Bethesda great.