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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2025

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Quick resume

Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.

Global score

77/100

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

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    Pros

    • Faithful remaster with improved visuals
    • Strong nostalgia and immersive world
    • Open world exploration and quest variety
    • Improved leveling and gameplay mechanics
    • Extensive content and long playtime

    Cons

    • Performance and optimization issues
    • Frequent bugs and occasional crashes
    • Some repetitive quest design
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Ai and difficulty balancing flaws

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      5

      "Players have extensive freedom to choose playstyle, quests, and progression paths in a procedurally generated open world."

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    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Gameplay involves skillful timing, combos, and strategy especially on higher difficulties; some players note challenge in AI and match mechanics."

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      "Players engage in skill development, combat challenges, and quest completion with some difficulty variation; some complaints about combat AI and difficulty balancing."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal exploration and questing without competitive multiplayer or leaderboards."

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      "Focus is on personal exploration and questing without competitive multiplayer or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "Many players report long playtimes, habitual play, and strong attachment to the game world."

      Capsule for Grounded Grounded

      "Many players report long playtimes, habitual engagement, and strong attachment to the game world and nostalgia."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

      Capsule for Fran Bow Fran Bow

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players can customize characters, build unique skill sets, and modify weapons; modding community further enhances creativity."

      Capsule for Fallout: New Vegas Fallout: New Vegas

      "Players can customize characters, create unique builds, and explore various role-playing options; modding community active."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

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      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Strong escapism through immersive story, nostalgic references, and diverse gameplay styles providing distraction and enjoyment."

      Capsule for Evoland 2 Evoland 2

      "Strong escapism reported; players use the game as a nostalgic refuge and immersive fantasy experience."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, not obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players experiment with different characters, builds, and skill combinations, exploring mechanics actively."

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    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      5

      "Open world encourages discovery of secrets, side quests, and environmental storytelling; exploration is rewarding."

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    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      4

      "Character customization and modding enable self-expression through appearance, gear, and gameplay style."

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    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong fantasy setting with magic, mythical creatures, and imaginative lore central to the experience."

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      "Strong fantasy setting with magic, mythical creatures, and fictional lore central to the experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "Minimal social interaction; primarily a solo experience without community or multiplayer features."

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    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills, attributes, and strategies; game rewards learning and mastery."

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      "Players develop skills, level up, and improve character abilities; learning and mastery are part of gameplay."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of RPGs; no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Sedentary gameplay typical of RPGs; no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and engagement; not designed for passive or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention and engagement; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are mostly with NPCs in a narrative context."

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      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are with NPCs in a game context."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

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      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on leveling up characters, acquiring items, and completing quests to advance."

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      "Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring items, and completing quests to advance character power and story."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Players experience flow and immersion, though some report frustration with bugs and jank."

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      "Players experience flow and immersion, though some report frustration with bugs and performance issues."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable visuals, music, and sound design enhance sensory experience; some players note atmospheric immersion."

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    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements exist but are personal rather than social."

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    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Narrative immersion is a key motivator, with engaging lore, quests, and character interactions."

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      "Narrative immersion through quests, lore, and character interactions is a key motivation."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players engage in tactical combat, skill selection, and resource management requiring planning and problem solving."

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      "Players engage in tactical combat, skill management, and quest planning; some strategic depth but also straightforward elements."

    • Thrill

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      2

      "Some suspense and challenge in combat and exploration, but overall controlled experience."

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      "Some suspense and challenge in combat and exploration, but overall a controlled and predictable experience."

    • Value

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      4

      "Players perceive strong value for time and money due to nostalgia, quality of life improvements, and content volume."

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      "Players perceive good value for time invested due to extensive content and nostalgia; some complaints about performance."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Combat and destruction are central gameplay elements, with fantasy violence depicted."

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      "Combat and destruction are part of gameplay, but not excessively emphasized; violence is fantasy-themed and contextual."

    • Survival

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      2

      "Some resource and health management elements exist, but overall low-risk compared to survival games."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration, Story.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026