TLDR - It’s great end to end, with all the original jank.
Talking about my experiences with Oblivion Remastered after checking out all the content and changes to one of my favorite games of all time!
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TES: Oblivion Remastered - Review After 100%
Mortismal Gaming reviews TES: Oblivion Remastered after fully completing the game, highlighting significant improvements over the original, including a revamped leveling system, better graphics, and updated gameplay mechanics. However, he notes notable performance issues and some minor annoyances with the user interface. Overall, he sees it as a better version of the classic game, despite some drawbacks.
Key Points
Performance Issues
Though Oblivion Remastered offers great improvements, it suffers from frequent crashes and other performance problems, especially due to its use of Unreal Engine 5, which can lead to stuttering and bugs.
Leveling System Overhaul
The remastered version integrates aspects from Skyrim’s leveling system, allowing both major and minor skills to contribute to leveling up, reducing previous issues with level scaling and character progression.
Visual and Graphical Upgrades
The game features significant visual enhancements including improved character models, environments, and effects, making it particularly appealing for returning players.
User Interface Changes
The UI has been modernized for easier navigation, but some elements have introduced annoyance, such as requiring more steps to manage inventory.
DLC and Content
Oblivion Remastered includes all original DLC, retaining the beloved Dark Brotherhood and Shivering Isles quests, but offers no new content beyond graphical updates.
Lack of Official Mod Support
The remaster will not receive official mod support, although user-created mods are present, limiting customization options for some players.
Combat Improvements
Combat has been revamped with hit reactions, a sprinting mechanic, and changes to weapon handling that improve the overall gameplay experience.
Overall Recommendation
Mortismal concludes that despite performance issues and small annoyances, Oblivion Remastered is a remarkable revisiting of a classic RPG that makes essential improvements, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans.