The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Reviews
Not flawless, yet a decent remaster that doesn't change the fundamentals of a classic game, still adds so much-needed gameplay and quality of life improvements.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Returning to Cyrodiil is a delight. Oblivion Remastered takes everything Bethesda did right in the fourth chapter of The Elder Scrolls and updates it to make it as enjoyable today as we enjoyed it almost 20 years ago. Faster load times, a redrawn world for increased visual impact, new lines of dialogue and gameplay improvements are the foundation of a very powerful experience that includes all expansions and DLC for hundreds of hours of enjoyment in Cyrodiil, Oblivion and the Realm of Madness.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
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.
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.
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
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.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered isn't just an exceptional nostalgia trip for fans of the original, but also the perfect way for new players to experience one of the most influential RPG's of all time. With improvements across the board while still keeping the excellent core intact, Virtuos has delivered the perfect remaster.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
For players who enjoyed the original, the Remaster is an ideal opportunity to come “home” again. For new players it can be a bit of a shock with all the outdated systems that test your patience and the rather empty world and cities. But those who can see through that and persevere will still have a wonderful adventure ahead of them. And with all the DLCs an adventure that can last hundreds of hours before you see the end credits roll across the screen.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered revitalises Bethesda's classic open-world RPG with a tremendous visual facelift and welcomed changes, even if some of its dated elements tend to derail that excitement.
Hands down this is the greatest remaster I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. Yes I will firmly admit that nostalgia had a hand in that statement, but to take a 19 year old game and turn it into what we see now is truly amazing. The key thing to take away from this is it’s not a remake, it’s a remaster. The old bones of the original are still there, they’ve just had plenty of milk and are dressed in a nice suit. There’s still pop-in but guards won’t shout at you from a village away for violating the law. There’s been some small frame drops while I’ve been walking in the wild, but I’ve only had 1 crash so far. They’ve kept the heart of the original gameplay but improved some quality of life aspects. Personally I think the game is fantastic and a feat of hard work by the teams at Bethesda and Virtuos. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to get into the Dark Brotherhood with a blonde haired Bosmer to help me with that.
Obviously, at least for me, this game hits right into the nostalgia feels. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t shed a small tear when it actually got announced. Apart from the frame rate issues, the game really does have the same feel as the original Oblivion had. At least, unlike the original, it doesn’t crash every 4 minutes if you look at it the wrong way (at least not for me). I really, truly love the game, with all of its quirks and mechanics and whatnot. I could sit here and repeat myself over and over again, or I can just make it simple. Game = Good. Enough said, right? I did purchase the Deluxe Edition, and though I have yet to check out the new quests, the art book looks stunning. It’s a chonky 10GB and has artwork for a majority of the things in the game. To me, that alone is worth spending an extra tenner for the upgrade, but that decision is entirely up to you. Trust me, the base version will definitely have more than enough content and will serve you well as is. With that being said, there is only one question left: Morrowind Remastered when?!? Regardless, today The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered gets a big thumbs up and with it, a Thumb Culture Platinum Award.
The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered brings back nostalgia in a big way. Featuring enhanced visuals and presentation, it’s hard to not appreciate all of the love and care Bethesda have applied to this remaster.
Oblivion Remastered is a welcome return for those who loved the original games and for those who want to discover a piece of history of gaming with updated graphics.
Review in Italian | Read full review
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is the return in style of one of the most influential RPGs of the last two decades. It is true that it drags some limitations of its original design and that it needs a better optimization, but the graphics are incredible and the changes in the gameplay are much deeper than it seems. Classic role-playing, but good role-playing.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a must-have experience for both veterans and new adventurers.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered stands out as a project crafted with both intelligence and heart. It offers much more than a simple visual upgrade, thanks to significant improvements to gameplay and quality of life, even if it stops short of fully reinventing a formula that, after almost twenty years, still shows its age.
Review in Italian | Read full review
By the Nine Divines! Oblivion Remastered has descended upon us like a Daedric miracle—and it’s nothing short of divine. In a timeline where Bethesda can be a wild dice roll, this one’s a critical hit, thanks to the combined efforts of Bethesda and Virtuous. This isn’t just a visual upgrade—it’s a heartfelt tribute to Cyrodiil itself, lovingly reforged with modern-day sorcery.