The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster is a nostalgic game that shares a stark resemblance to the early open-world games. For good reason, since it is also the remaster for one of the best open-world games that inspired many titles released after it.
Even though it was shadow-dropped, pretty much everyone knew that a remake or remaster was on the way. There were also rumors of Bethesda’s shadow-dropping a game, which has now turned out to be true. So we now have a remastered version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion.
For many, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion was an introduction to open-world RPG. It was what tempted players to inspect every nook and cranny since there was always a surprise waiting for them at the end. It was complicated yet interesting, with some amazing characters and stories. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster falls somewhere between Morrowind and Skyrim. The remaster makes you relive these memories and reintroduces you to getting lost in the fantasy. It makes you wonder, is The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster worth it? Let’s find out.
Premise
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster starts with players being in prison, and it does not take long for the adventure to come knocking at your door. You escape with emperors and blades while being pursued by assassins. Once you get the amulet and go out into the world, things start to get more chaotic. The Gates of Oblivion are opening, which results in widespread destruction. Your eventual goal is to stop all this and bring peace back.
The basic story of you saving the world is not the only thing that the game explores. The plot takes you in some interesting direction while still maintaining its image of being a fantasy adventure. Even after all these years, it is interesting to see the game’s story holding up on its own.
Lost in The Cyrodiil
There is a twist to all this: you can follow the main plot and deliver the amulet to the grandmaster of the Blades, or you can get lost in the world. As you go out into the world, you will discover caves, settlements, abandoned forts, and magical castles. All of these areas are full of precious loot that can help you get stronger.
You will be fighting all kind of enemies that ranges from goblins to humans to skeletons and more. You can interact with any NPC in any way you want, and their reaction will vary depending on your action. So you can just go out and do whatever you want, then see the results.
Bethesda is riding on nostalgia while also introducing changes that make up for the things it lacked. It addresses most of the shortcomings that were there due to the limitations of technology. The end result is a complete visual overhaul. It is still very much a Bethesda RPG, both in terms of gameplay and interaction with NPCs.
Despite all that, there is a charm to the game as you explore the world and relish its details. Even though some outdated factors of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster can pop up from time to time, it is still a good remaster.
The Changes
The overall graphics have made everything look better. The facial details of characters look better with better lip-syncing. Ogres, goblins, and other creatures look more creepy and realistic. Every race has more details to it. Dynamic shading and real-time lighting, and shadows are now better. It makes the exploration of caves in the dark look even better. Exploring the countryside feels as good as any other place, thanks to the new assets.
Even combat has seen some upgrades. Animations are much smoother with better sound effects and hit reactions. Whether it is an attack with a bow or a slam of a sword, all of it feels good. You will be pulled in the direction in which the sword is being swung. Even the 3rd-person is better than the original, and it was especially good for me because I like 3rd-person games.
Don’t get your hopes up because the combat has not seen many upgrades, and it is still clunky in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster. It might look better, but it is not as good as what we see in modern games. It will take some time for you to get used to the game.
Customization
The leveling system has seen major upgrades and changes the game for the better. There are still major and minor skills in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster. The actions you take relating to the skill will increase the points of that skill. Such as using magic to increase it, or using a bow to increase archery points, and stuff like that. Once you get enough points for a skill, you can then level up that skill. You then get virtues that you can assign to different stats.
Three stats can be upgraded per level, and the number of virtue points you get is fixed. Virtue provides an immediate bonus to a stat; it’s better than the original system and works quite well. Such a system lets you experience the world without worrying about constantly becoming stronger to keep up with the level of enemies.
The user interface is not good, and I am just going to say it right off the bat. It needs some major upgrades. Filtering is especially annoying and needs improvement. There are some glitches in the game, which is usually the case with Bethesda’s RPGs, and will be ironed out with updates. Enemy AI also needs some upgrades, but at times, they can get cunning, which puts you in a cryptic situation.
Verdict (Is The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster Worth It?)
There are things in the game that look and feel exactly like the original. However, it should be considered a feature, not a flaw, because it is all about nostalgia and getting to experience Oblivion in a new light. The developers have faithfully captured dungeons and designed them quite well. Virtuos has left some things, and it works in favor of the game.
Developers could have introduced some game-changing changes but chose not to in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster. I mean, if you change it too much, then it’s not the same game, and that’s what’s important. It is a good RPG at its core, and developers have capitalized on that fact. Its aged elements might pop up from time to time, but it’s worth it, considering the nostalgia it provides.
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