Robert Ramsey: "The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion was a landmark release for open world games in 2006, and although it was soon bettered by other titles both mechanically and technically, it never lost its own magic.
Funnily enough, internet memes became a significant factor in keeping people's love and nostalgia for Oblivion intact. It's no exaggeration to say that it can be a genuinely hilarious game, filled with baffling NPC behaviour and a kind of moment-to-moment madness that you'd expect from an absurdist comedy.
It was so important, then, that Oblivion Remastered didn't lose the underlying weirdness that made the original work so unique and memorable. And with that in mind, developer Virtuos — with Bethesda looking over its shoulder — has done a remarkable job of remaking Oblivion without stripping the title of its beloved identity."
NoobFeed editor Ragib writes - A virtually perfect remaster that maintains the spirit of the original while significantly boosting its visual and mechanical authenticity. Cyrodiil is more inviting and enjoyable than ever. It’s an RPG experience not to be missed in 2025.
"It really happened! The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been released! Developed by Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos, it is available right now for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. The base game includes all of the old DLCs that are available for the original version of the game. However, there is also a Digital Deluxe Edition that features quests for new armour and weapons, as well as a digital artbook and the game’s soundtrack!" Charlie @ Thumb Culture
Oblivion Remastered shows how Bethesda once embraced discomfort in game design, forcing players to adapt rather than guiding them every step.
