Rick Cornelissen

🎮 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – A nostalgic triumph with a modern shine Platform: PS5 Hours played: 100+ 🌄 First Impressions Returning to Cyrodiil in Oblivion Remastered feels like stepping into a dream you half-remember—familiar, yet strikingly vivid. Bethesda and Virtuos have done a commendable job modernizing this 2006 classic, layering a fresh coat of Unreal Engine 5 visuals over the beloved Creation Engine foundation. 🧙‍♂️ What’s New Visual Overhaul: The world is stunning. From dragonflies skimming lakes to sun-drenched ruins, the graphical update is a feast for the eyes. UI & Quality of Life Improvements: A cleaner interface and a revised leveling system make the game more accessible without sacrificing depth. Voice Variety: More voice actors breathe new life into NPCs, reducing the infamous “same voice, different face” syndrome. ⚔️ What Still Feels... Classic Janky Charm: The quirky animations and occasional bugs are still here. But honestly? That’s part of the charm. Enemy Scaling: The unchanged level-scaling system remains divisive—some love the challenge, others find it immersion-breaking. Performance Hiccups: Even with the polish, some frame drops and glitches persist, especially in dense areas. 🧡 Final Thoughts Oblivion Remastered isn’t just a visual upgrade, it’s a love letter to one of the most ambitious RPGs of its time. It preserves the soul of the original while smoothing out many of its rough edges. Whether you're a returning hero or a newcomer to Tamriel, this remaster is worth your time.