The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Last updated: 2025-04-23
- Stunning graphical and audio overhaul enhances immersion
- Faithful to the original, evokes strong nostalgia
- Significant quality of life improvements modernize gameplay
- Improved combat system offers more engaging experience
- Recommended for fans and new players alike
- Poor optimization leads to frequent crashes
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 54%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 45%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 78%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 22%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 2072
- Negative points
- 1442
- Gameplay points
- 209
- Perf. points
- 594
- Rec. points
- 735
- Misc points
- 151
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Stunning graphical and audio overhaul | The game features significantly improved graphics, visuals, and audio, often described as stunning and a major upgrade, with modern technologies like Unreal Engine 5, Lumen lighting, and detailed textures. Many reviewers express that the game looks like a modern AAA title, rivaling or surpassing other recent releases. The environments are more immersive, with lush vegetation, dynamic lighting, and impressive draw distances. | 97% |
| Faithful to original, evokes nostalgia | The game successfully retains the original's charm, soul, and atmosphere while modernizing the experience. Reviewers express strong feelings of nostalgia and enjoyment, often comparing the game favorably to the original and highlighting the developers' care and attention to detail. Many feel it's a faithful recreation that captures the essence of what made the original great. | 66% |
| Significant quality of life improvements | The game includes numerous quality-of-life improvements, such as a modernized and more intuitive UI, a streamlined leveling system that eliminates the need for min-maxing, and tweaks to various gameplay mechanics. These changes enhance the overall experience, making the game more accessible and enjoyable for both new and returning players. The leveling system is less punishing and allows for more freedom in character building. | 64% |
| Improved and modernized combat | Combat has been significantly improved with more fluid and responsive mechanics, weighty animations, and satisfying feedback. New features like sprinting and dodging enhance movement and tactical options. These changes make combat more engaging and enjoyable compared to previous Elder Scrolls games. | 39% |
| Enhanced character creation options | The game features an improved character creator with more diverse options, allowing for the creation of both good-looking and intentionally bizarre characters. New customization options, including hairstyles from other Elder Scrolls games, enhance the character creation experience. | 30% |
| Generally fun and enjoyable experience | Many reviewers express general satisfaction and enjoyment with the game, describing it as fun, immersive, and a masterpiece. These points lack specific details and actionable feedback, so they are given a lower importance score. | 15% |