Skyrim was an unprecedented success for Bethesda, and for many fans, it was their first and only mainline Elder Scrolls experience. But the Oblivion remaster has opened the fiery gates to a series classic for a new generation, many of whom might be surprised at just how many features it has that its successor doesn't.
Thankfully, for those of us who are interested in the nitty-gritty differences between each game, u/ImAGodHowCanYouKillA put together a comprehensive breakdown of every single one of these mechanics, separated by each skill type. Here are some of the highlights:
I've never played Oblivion, but hearing all these cool things you could only hope to do in Skyrim via mods, I can see why so many people were saying Oblivion was better all these years — u/EXFALLIN
That's not even to mention the acrobatics skill line, which, when mastered, overhauls the movement in Oblivion. You can leap across vast distances, backflip away from enemies, and even jump on water. If you’ve ever wondered why Oblivion players jump everywhere, that's why. It's one of the easiest skills to level, and has a huge impact on how the game plays.
Like spell crafting and so many other beloved,...
