The Elders Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Review
Bethesda and Virtuos gives an old house new paint.
Developer(s): Bethesda Game Studios, Virtuos
Release Date: April 22, 2025
Reviewed On: PC
Review
A full review can be found in podcast Episode 191 (00:52:50).
Pros
✅ The visuals are impressive, especially during character dialogues.
✅ The main story is highly engaging, even more so than Skyrim.
✅ The mechanics, backgrounds, and class options feel robust and well thought out.
Cons
❌ The game shows its age with outdated combat, movement, UI, and quest design.
❌ Animations are stiff and clunky, breaking immersion.
❌ The overall game balance feels too easy.