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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
2025 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X/S · Nintendo Switch 2 · Action RPG · Open-world RPG · Fantasy
3 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Oblivion Remastered successfully modernizes Cyrodiil without erasing the eccentric personality that made the 2006 RPG memorable. Its Unreal Engine 5 visuals are striking, while sprinting, improved combat animations, refreshed menus, and a more forgiving leveling system make the adventure easier to approach. The writing, exploration, guild questlines, and emergent sandbox moments remain the strongest elements. However, melee combat still feels weightless, character animation can be uncanny, and persistent bugs, quest failures, crashes, and performance problems undermine the polish expected from a modern remaster. It is an excellent return for veterans and a worthwhile but sometimes awkward introduction for newcomers.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-12
Pros
- Beautiful visual overhaul that preserves Oblivion’s distinctive atmosphere
- Outstanding questlines, writing, exploration, and emergent open-world encounters
- Quality-of-life improvements make leveling and general progression more approachable
- Faithful preservation of the original game’s eccentric charm
Cons
- Combat remains dated and lacks impact
- Quest-breaking bugs, crashes, and performance problems persist
- Uncanny character models and stiff facial animations
- Some systems and storytelling choices feel old-fashioned for new players
Review sources
3 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.