The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Reviews
Even with consideration of the bad, Oblivion Remastered is one of the most immersive experiences in gaming to date.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is the best version of one of the greatest classics in the genre. Even with some dated elements in the remaster, it remains a top-tier RPG and a true masterclass in how to properly remaster a great game. It preserves the core essence of the original while adding extra “flavor” and “crunch” in key areas.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered no es solo un homenaje a uno de los pilares del rol moderno, sino una auténtica resurrección de un clásico que vuelve a brillar con luz propia. En una industria donde los remasters suelen limitarse a simples filtros visuales, esta versión va mucho más allá: reconstruye, respeta y renueva con inteligencia. Volver a Cyrodiil es redescubrir una tierra viva, vibrante, que nos llama a escribir nuestra propia leyenda entre espadas, conjuros y decisiones morales que resuenan más allá de cada partida. Esta es una segunda oportunidad para los veteranos de revivir una epopeya inolvidable, y una puerta de entrada majestuosa para quienes nunca caminaron por las tierras del Imperio. Oblivion Remastered es, en esencia, una oda al espíritu del aventurero que todos llevamos dentro. Aquí no solo jugamos un juego: forjamos una historia, y esta vez, se ve y se siente mejor que nunca.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Oblivion has returned in an enhanced version that borders on being a remake, offering players the chance to experience one of the deepest RPG titles in the best possible form. It makes full use of its rich world and diverse storytelling. As a remastered version, it indeed delivers a significantly improved visual experience, but that doesn't mean it's free of technical issues. The game suffers from noticeable frame rate drops, weak AI, and animations that still feel outdated.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t need to be – it’s a faithful revival that respects the original whilst making it far more approachable in 2025. Despite dated mechanics and persistent bugs, the heart of the game beats as strongly as ever, whilst the adventure itself will never grow old (especially with brilliant questlines such as the Dark Brotherhood, which I promise I won’t mention again). For veterans, it’s a nostalgic triumph, and for newcomers, it’s a slightly creaky but worthwhile epic that still stands strong almost twenty-years on from its original release.
Even if Oblivion isn’t your favorite The Elder Scrolls games, Oblivion Remastered is a triumph and sets a high bar for what to expect from a game remaster.
I think it’s no secret from my review that I enjoyed it. The graphical upgrade with the small addition of a ton of quality of life features really makes me feel a special type of nostalgia that I haven’t felt in gaming in years. The game might still have its jankiness in most aspects, but I do think that is what makes it unique. A lot of people said right off the rip that this was a remake, and I have to disagree. It is very much the oblivion of old with a very nice, be it a little stuttery sometimes, paint job that feels like something new while also keeping the same gameplay aspects and story that made it so good back in the day.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a fantastic update to one of Bethesda’s most classic titles. Almost everything that needed to be revised or fixed has been, while everything else – every bit of goofy charm and jank – has been kept intact. This is a brilliant example of how to remaster a dated game, and I hope the same process is applied to Fallout 3 and New Vegas in the future.
Going back to Oblivion is like opening an old box of memories, only this time the photos are in high definition. It's a tribute to one of the most influential role-playing games in history, and also a proof that classics can be reborn with respect and wisdom.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
You have to go into The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered with the right level of expectation - especially if you’re a newcomer.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered successfully revitalizes a classic RPG with significant visual and technical improvements, making it a must-play for fans of the genre. While it doesn’t feel wholly modern, anyone playing this for the first time will find so much to love and enjoy here. Prepare to lose yourself once again in the captivating world of Cyrodiil and all the locations within its borders. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is not a perfect remaster, but it’s a damn good one, preserving the heart and soul of Oblivion while making it shine on modern hardware.
Few remasters succeed in delivering the same game with such impact—preserving its original charm while making it look and feel like something entirely new. If that was the goal behind The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered, then I’d say the developers have absolutely accomplished it.
It is an echo of days that still breathe every step, glance, and moment tells a story lost to time. Tamriel is reborn with vibrant colors, intricate details, and cutting-edge technology, yet it retains the same legendary soul. Immerse yourself in this world and shut the gates of Oblivion once and for all.
Review in Persian | Read full review
There are very few times that I don't believe my own eyes, but Oblivion Remastered has managed to throw me back two decades, and give me exactly the same jaw drop at the age of 31 as when I was 13.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a perfect example of how a development company can respectfully modernise a beloved classic. With its updated visuals, smoother controls and meaningful gameplay improvements.
Oblivion Remastered isn’t just a visual overhaul—it’s a respectful restoration. It preserves the original’s mad charm while sanding off the roughest edges. And sure, it’s not without its flaws, but if you're a returning hero or a fresh-faced prisoner stepping out of that sewer for the first time, this version is the best way to play.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a safe remaster of the original Oblivion that does nothing new but gives it a new lease of life that it very much needed with a significant visual upgrade, including sharper textures, enhanced lighting and modern rendering using the Unreal 5 Engine.
It is The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. It's called Remastered but it feels like a remake. It is huge, addictive, fun, exciting. Virtuos has polished it up and fixed it properly at the most critical points (apart from a few bugs that unfortunately remained). If you've never been to Cyrodiil, now is the time to do it.
Review in Italian | Read full review
TES IV: Oblivion Remastered is a game that I can easily recommend to those who love role-playing games. With modern visuals and game mechanics that sometimes seem old but are still better in my opinion, the chance to replay one of Bethesda's unforgettable classics is a must-have.
Review in Turkish | Read full review