Oblivion Remastered Is What We Needed to Forget About Elder Scrolls 6

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Among the highly anticipated games of this decade, GTA 6 and Elder Scrolls 6 are generating much excitement. Unfortunately, the latter seems like a distant dream with no immediate reality. However, there are other games available that can help pass the time more enjoyably. One such game is Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which was unexpectedly released and offers an engaging experience to keep us entertained until the next major Elder Scrolls release arrives in a few years.

Filling The Elder Scrolls Gap

You could rephrase the given text as follows: When discussing titles like Elder Scrolls or any other role-playing game developed by Bethesda, it’s important to acknowledge the occasional glitches and eccentricities (jank). However, we can all concur that Bethesda excels in creating immersive worlds that keep us engaged for extended periods. Additionally, they offer a vast array of modding options and high replayability value.

Many of us, including myself, find ourselves embarking on yet another heavily-modified Skyrim adventure for what seems like the twentieth time. My hard drive, boasting a whopping 2TB, is dedicated solely to housing my mod lists and switching between them at will. However, there comes a point when even the expansive world of Skyrim feels insufficient, leaving an Elder Scrolls-shaped void in my life. Happily, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has stepped up to fill this gap. Within about half an hour, I found myself contemplating late nights and perhaps requesting time off from work to delve back into Oblivion (my apologies to the editors). Such is the allure of RPGs like this one.

As a dedicated fan, let me share my thoughts on this revamped masterpiece that’s more than just an update or re-release. It feels like a fresh take in so many ways, and I must confess, I never managed to complete the original Oblivion. To be fair, Skyrim was the only one I fully completed, and I know we all have our quirks when it comes to creating new characters after getting that irresistible “restart bug”. Well, Oblivion fell victim to this for me, but with the Remastered version, things feel different. The controls seem more responsive, the visuals are stunning, and while there’s still a bit of that original jank, it’s not as noticeable as I remember. Could it be that it was part of its unique charm all along? Your experience may vary, but for me, this remastered version is a whole new adventure.

One More Stop Before Hammerfell (Most Likely)

There’s a lot of talk among gamers that the next setting for the series might be Hammerfell, but skipping over Cyrodiil first seems like missing out on something essential. Before Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls IV was arguably one of the best RPGs available, and in some ways, I’d argue it surpasses Skyrim. I’d stand by that opinion to the end. That’s why I’m happy we’re getting an Oblivion remaster before Elder Scrolls 6. However, my excitement comes from the viewpoint of a long-time fan; newcomers will undoubtedly love it even more.

Each Elder Scrolls game stands independently, so you don’t need to finish the previous ones before moving on. However, Oblivion is a game worth experiencing, while Skyrim, almost perfect as it is, has its moments of sameness. Its side stories are captivating, the world-building impressive, and many of us feel more familiar with its frozen landscape than our hometowns. Yet, Skyrim lacked the initial spark for me like the Thieves’ Guild plot or the riveting Dark Brotherhood questline did. In comparison, Oblivion excels in both narrative depth and world-building, leaving you awestruck with Cyrodiil’s grandeur. As for mechanics, opinions may vary, but when it comes to storytelling and immersion, Oblivion takes the cake.

It’s more likely that many gamers will try out the remastered edition of “Oblivion” instead of waiting for “Elder Scrolls 6,” which is still far off in the future. Given that there are stronger chances of seeing a new version of “Skyrim” on Nintendo Switch 2 than a rumored Hammerfell expansion, it seems sensible to focus on enjoying “Oblivion” for the time being, if not longer. And I certainly plan to do so for the upcoming weeks, if not months.

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2025-04-22 22:35