Is Bethesda Ready to Bounce Back After Oblivion Remastered’s Surprising Success?
One shouldn’t dismiss another advantage of “Oblivion Remastered”: it introduces a new group of players to the greatness of the fourth Elder Scrolls game, while reminding old fans of what made the series so endearing initially. Oblivion, whether the original or the remastered version, demonstrates Bethesda at its finest. After controversial releases like “Fallout 76” and “Starfield,” and even “Fallout 4” to a lesser degree, it’s easy to forget the exceptional influence that Bethesda once had in the RPG world—even games like “Demon’s Souls” were partially developed as responses to Oblivion, such was its impact on the genre. A nostalgic journey is enjoyable, but “Oblivion Remastered” should also motivate Bethesda to regain its top form in their next project.