
Virtuous’ team appears to grasp the unique appeal of Oblivion, as seen in their remaster. They’ve skillfully preserved Bethesda’s distinctive quirks while modernizing some of Oblivion’s outdated aspects. Purists might find areas for criticism, and newcomers might be puzzled by some lingering quirks, but Oblivion Remastered offers a sensible balance. The visuals have been entirely redesigned to leverage Unreal Engine 5, yet the characters still lack lifelike quality. The combat animations have been revamped, but the fights are generally subpar. The streamlined leveling system maintains the class structure, but it’s significantly less likely to get stuck. The interface and menus have been streamlined and updated, but the iconic map screen remains unchanged from the original. Overall, Oblivion Remastered effectively straddles the line between familiarity and novelty.