The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Reviews
As a remaster/remake, Oblivion Remastered is about the best possible package I could have imagined, outside of actually rebuilding the entire game. Of course, that would have probably ruined the whole thing because what even is Oblivion without its charmingly deranged jank. No, Bethesda and Virtous made the right choices by keeping the core of Oblivion intact while encasing it in a new suit of shiny armour. The gameplay tweaks here and there help smooth over some of its wrinkles, and the graphical overhaul is gorgeous. Now go and give Fallout 3 the same treatment, you cowards. As for me, I have some Oblivion gates to close.
Looking back on my entire experience, it’s difficult to recommend The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered in its current state. While there were moments of magic and true RPG greatness—especially when seeing the impact of my choices on the world—those highlights are overshadowed by persistent technical issues. Frequent crashes, performance problems, and quest progression bugs severely detract from the overall experience. I hope future patches and updates will address these issues, allowing Oblivion Remastered to reach its full potential for returning fans and new players.
Despite some lingering quirks, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a solid reintroduction to one of the most influential RPGs of its era. Virtuos and Bethesda have delivered a remaster that respects the original while adding just enough polish to make it worth playing in 2025.
This would be one of the best examples of a remaster done right if it weren't for the severe technical issues plaguing this release. Nevertheless, Oblivion still holds up as an amazingly engaging role-playing experience all these years later. I simply can't get enough.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a well -deserved remaster of the RPG from 2006. The game offers exactly the same with all its glitches from the time. Only a sleek new look with new textures was needed to breathe new life into this game. It is a remaster like a remaster should be. Do you like Open World RPGs in which you can go on an adventure yourself? Then this is a game for you.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster is a lovingly updated tribute to a genre-defining classic that retains its original soul while offering newcomers and returning fans alike a richly immersive world, timeless gameplay, and just enough modern polish to get lost in all over again.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered doesn't deviate much from the original, but the improved graphics and modernized quality-of-life improvements make it easier to enter Cyrodiil.
Oblivion Remastered is everything I wanted it to be. It is an example all future remasters should strive toward. It preserves the core of what makes Oblivion special in the eyes of its long-time fans while upgrading and modernizing it just enough so that it feels fresh and in-line with modern sensibilities.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a comprehensive package that includes nostalgia, the base game, add-ons, and all the old bugs.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
"Classic charm with a modern twist" The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered isn't just a remaster; it's a true celebration of the original game's legacy. Virtuos and Bethesda embrace all of Oblivion's charm and quirky flaws in a version that preserves the essence of the original experience, while adding modern additions that ease its modern revival. Despite some technical and design hiccups, the journey has never been more beautiful or nostalgic.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Bethesda’s remaster of its 2006 original Oblivion comes at a time when the actions of its parent company are under significant scrutiny.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is an ode to the original and provides fans with enough nostalgia in a fresh visual look without losing any of the memes or memories. Unfortunately, the technical aspects cause the frame rate to plummet and the game design often feels very outdated.
Review in German | Read full review
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is exactly what we expected: a shiny new dress for a timeless classic. However, just as a beautiful dress does not alter the signs of time on the skin that wears it, the Bethesda title ludically is and remains a product of 2006. Even the unprecedented graphical reworking provided by Unreal Engine 5, although it marks a marked improvement over the original title, shows the uncertainties now inherent in Epic Games' graphics engine. All that said, the remastering of Oblivion represents the best way to venture into the lands of Cyrodiil and appreciate one of the most important titles in gaming history.
Review in Italian | Read full review
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.