For years, fans The Elder Scrolls series are discussing whether Oblivion better than SkyrimAfter nearly 80 hours spent exploring the fantasy land of “Cyrodiil” in Oblivion Remastered, I finally understand why many consider it superior and I completely agree.
Even after almost two decades, Oblivion remains a superbly crafted role-playing game (RPG) with an incredible sense of adventure, sharp humor, and a deep world full of things to explore. Despite the name, Oblivion Remastered it looks more like a complete remake, carefully refreshed, but without violating the essence of the original. It's a skillfully executed modernization, though perhaps a little too cautious in updating certain mechanics.
A game that deserved a second chance
I missed it. Oblivion when it originally came out, joining the Bethesda RPG caravan with Fallout 3, and then he devoted himself completely Skyrim at a time when I probably should have been focusing on my grades in elementary school. Over the years, I've learned to appreciate the status Oblivion as a classic, but one that has been largely eclipsed by the success of its successor. Add to that Bethesda's reputation for buggy open-world games, and it's no wonder I didn't feel the need to go back and experience it. Oblivion first hand… until now.
To be honest, I wasn't particularly excited about the remaster of an RPG game from 2006. The term remaster usually brings with it the predictable expectations: higher resolution, all DLC packaged into one release, maybe some re-recorded dialogue. Great for longtime fans, but mostly uninteresting for new players.
Oblivion Remastered, however, shatters those expectations. This isn't just a simple visual refresh. This is a carefully crafted reconstruction that blends old and new in a way we rarely see in remasters.
Modernization without losing the soul
The visual enhancements are stunning, rewarding Oblivion new life with dynamic lighting and significantly improved textures. Additional voice lines bring new depth to character interactions, while combat has been carefully adjusted to balance the recognizable Skyrimsystem and more modern action RPG elements. This is an improvement that is Oblivion always deserved, finally putting him in the spotlight, out of the shadows Skyrim.
Modern Bethesda RPG releases, whether it's Starfield, Fallout 76 or Fallout 4 they experimented with different approaches to open world design, with varying degrees of success. But Oblivion remains one of the best examples of Bethesda's unique style of game making.
And yes, Bethesda's well-known flaws are still there: NPCs (computer-controlled characters in the game) interrupt each other in the middle of conversations, the camera behaves strangely, and sometimes picking up the wrong object will cause the game to crash. But any such bugs are completely overshadowed by the unforgettable moments that Oblivion offers. Whether you're helping a man fake his death to avoid debt, accidentally uncovering a secret lair of vampires (and having to solve the problem of unwanted vampirism), or becoming the leader of one of the game's powerful guilds, the role-playing opportunities are incredibly rich.
Unlike some of the newer Bethesda RPGs where truly memorable missions are a rarity, Oblivion constantly surprises you with stories and details that will stay in your memory long after you get up from your computer.
Systemic changes and atmosphere
Virtuoso has modernized some core mechanics Oblivion in a smart way. For example, the progression system now allows you to upgrade skills simply by using them. For example, lockpicking improves with each new lockpicking, and persuasion becomes easier as you convince NPCs more often. This change removes some of the restrictions that previously penalized players for experimenting outside of their chosen class, making Oblivion more intuitive and adapted to modern standards.
Graphical, Oblivion Remastered is a true masterpiece. Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, moonlight now dances across the surface of lakes, torches cast realistic shadows in underground tunnels, and the world feels more alive than ever. The original environment design remains intact, but the added visual effects elevate everything to a higher level, without compromising its essence.
Model for future remasters
It is rare to modernize a game without losing its identity, but Oblivion Remastered It achieves this remarkably. It should be accompanied by Age of Mythology: Retold serve as a model for future remasters of classic games.
However, this dedication to authenticity comes with some drawbacks. The weight balance is not perfectly matched, often oscillating between too light and too heavy. The occasional drop in performance, whether it's the result of old bugs or new technical challenges, can disrupt gameplay. It's frustrating to see that some of the issues from the original version are still there, but considering the effort put into preservation Oblivion's unique features, were probably inevitable.
Still, I'd rather face the old bugs than play a sterilized remake that has lost its soul Oblivion.
performance
To play this remastered masterpiece, you need at least the following components:
– Operating system Windows 10 or higher
– Processor AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800k
– 16GB RAM
– AMD Radeon RX5700 or NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti graphics card
– 125GB of free space on your hard drive
Conclusion
Oblivion Remastered is a triumph! A carefully crafted loving tribute to one of Bethesda's most beloved RPGs. Virtuos and Bethesda manage to offer a version Oblivion which finally allows him to shine on his own merits.
It's so good that, and I can't believe I'm saying this, maybe another remaster Skyrim wouldn't be such a bad idea? Or better yet... maybe it's time to Morrowind gets his five minutes of fame.
Evaluation za Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered je 8
