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29.6 hrs on record
Abyssus is a brinepunk roguelite FPS that immediately hooked me with its atmosphere, gunplay, and chaotic build possibilities. At the start it feels mysterious and exciting, with dark underwater temples, glowing ruins, and enemies swarming in as you slowly piece together powerful combinations of weapons and blessings. The early progression is satisfying, and I enjoyed experimenting with builds and watching my character snowball in strength.

But after putting in more time, the flaws became harder to ignore.

Category Breakdown (1–10)

Graphics: 7/10
The brinepunk aesthetic is striking, and the lighting does a good job of setting the mood. But after a while, the environments start to blur together. Rooms and layouts repeat too often, and the initial visual “wow” fades quickly.

Performance (PC): 8/10
On my setup the game ran well, with no major slowdowns or crashes. Performance was stable even in chaotic fights.

Gameplay: 7/10
The shooting feels good, and the build system is the highlight—stacking blessings and upgrades to create synergies is genuinely fun. The problem is balance: once I hit the right combination, I became unstoppable, and the challenge disappeared. At that point the game felt boring rather than empowering, like I was just going through motions.

Story & Quests: 5/10
The story is there in the background, but it didn’t feel important or memorable. The focus is on gameplay, and narrative takes a backseat.

Sound & Music: 6/10
Serviceable, but nothing stuck with me. The audio supported the atmosphere, but I couldn’t hum a single track after playing.

World & Immersion: 6/10
At first, the underwater ruins felt mysterious, but repetition broke immersion. After a handful of dives, it felt less like exploring a world and more like rotating through the same arenas.

UI & Accessibility: 6/10
The menus and systems worked, but they felt barebones. Tooltips could have been clearer, and I wanted more detail when planning builds.

Content & Replayability: 6/10
The game kept me interested while I was unlocking weapons and blessings. Once I had everything unlocked, though, there was nothing left to aim for. Combined with how repetitive the rooms became and how unstoppable certain builds were, I quickly ran out of motivation to keep playing.

Technical Stability: 8/10
Stable in my sessions. I didn’t run into bugs that ruined my progress.

Value for Money: 7/10
For the first stretch of hours, I felt I got my money’s worth. But after unlocking everything, the lack of long-term goals made me feel like I had seen all it had to offer too soon.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Gunplay is responsive and satisfying

Build system and synergies are fun to experiment with

Strong atmosphere at the start

Stable performance on my PC

Cons

Environments and room layouts become repetitive quickly

Balance issues make unstoppable builds kill the challenge

Once everything is unlocked, there’s nothing meaningful left to achieve

Story and music are forgettable

Repetition and lack of endgame cause the fun to fade fast

Final Score: 6.8 / 10

Verdict:
Abyssus gave me a great first impression with its atmosphere and fun combat loop, but the deeper I went, the more it felt hollow. Once I unlocked everything and found unstoppable build combinations, the game became repetitive and lost its sense of challenge. Without more variety, better balance, or something meaningful to chase after the unlocks, it doesn’t hold my attention long-term.
Posted October 1.
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91.9 hrs on record (91.1 hrs at review time)
Borderlands 4 is Gearbox’s most ambitious entry yet, taking the familiar looter-shooter chaos into a larger, more open world. Gunplay feels sharper than ever, with new traversal tools like gliding and grappling hooks making combat more dynamic. Loot variety remains the series’ biggest strength, with builds and elemental combos that can feel absolutely broken in the best way.

However, the game struggles with systems that should make replayability smoother. The lack of cross-character progression—forcing players to rediscover the map, re-unlock fast travel points, and re-collect ECHO logs for every new character—makes experimenting with multiple Vault Hunters feel more like homework than excitement. Combined with uneven scaling and RNG-heavy loot farming, the result is a game that delivers on core gunplay but stumbles in long-term structure.

Category Breakdown (1–10)

Graphics: 8/10
Stylized cel-shading remains a strong identity for the series. Gunfire, explosions, and elemental effects pop off the screen, though the wider open areas sometimes expose weaker textures and repetitive scenery.

Performance (PC / Consoles): 9/10
On my own setup (RTX 4080 SUPER, Frame Generation enabled), the game runs extremely smoothly with no performance issues to report. While other players have noted stuttering or crashes, my experience has been stable and consistent.

Gameplay: 8/10
Borderlands 4 nails its core loop—guns feel punchy, builds are diverse, and the new movement mechanics make fights feel faster and fresher. The downside is scaling: later areas can spike in difficulty, making some encounters feel grindy rather than fun.

Story & Quests: 6/10
The story dials down some of the over-the-top humor of past entries, but the tradeoff is a flatter narrative. Side quests are a mix of clever and filler, and the villains don’t leave a lasting impression.

Sound & Music: 7/10
Weapons and explosions sound weighty, but the soundtrack doesn’t stand out compared to earlier entries. Serviceable, but not memorable.

World & Immersion: 7/10
The open world is impressive at first, with large connected zones to explore. But being forced to re-explore the entire map with every new character kills momentum. Environments can also feel stretched thin over time.

UI & Accessibility: 6/10
Menus are functional but dated. Item clarity could be better, and accessibility features remain limited. For a game this grind-heavy, more transparency around stats and synergies would help.

Content & Replayability: 8/10
There’s a ton of content—builds, loot, quests, collectibles—but replaying it all from scratch on every character is exhausting. The variety of builds is a saving grace, but the lack of account-wide progression is a major oversight.

Technical Stability: 8/10
From my experience the game has been stable with no crashes. Some players report bugs affecting progress, like skill point issues after crashes, but I haven’t personally encountered them.

Value for Money: 8/10
Despite the flaws, the sheer amount of content gives you plenty of playtime for the price. If Gearbox continues supporting the game with fixes and expansions, its value will only grow.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Best gunplay and loot feel in the series

New traversal tools (gliding, grappling) add freshness

Big open world with tons to do

Build variety keeps runs interesting

Strong foundation for future expansions and updates

Performance was smooth on my setup (RTX 4080 SUPER with Frame Gen on)

Cons

No cross-character progression: maps, fast travel, and collectibles reset each time

Re-exploring and recollecting ECHO logs quickly becomes tedious

Scaling spikes make late game grindy

Story lacks the punch and charisma of past villains

Extreme RNG when farming specific parts and gun rolls — a part reroll system would make builds less dependent on blind luck (personal opinion)

Final Score: 7.9 / 10

Verdict: Borderlands 4 delivers what the series does best—wild gunplay, insane loot, and satisfying build variety—while stumbling on quality-of-life systems that would make replaying smoother. The lack of cross-character progression feels like a step backwards, and the grind is made harsher by extreme RNG on specific gun rolls.

That said, the foundation is strong. I personally had no performance issues running the game with Frame Generation enabled, and the combat loop is fun enough to keep me invested. I’d love to see Gearbox add a part reroll system and make collectibles/map unlocks account-wide to ease the grind. Despite its flaws, I’m looking forward to the upcoming patches and content expansions—Borderlands 4 has room to grow into something truly great.
Posted October 1.
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16.7 hrs on record (16.2 hrs at review time)
Megabonk aims to deliver chaotic, roguelike horde-survival action in the vein of Vampire Survivors and Risk of Rain, but with a 3D twist. At its best, it’s colorful, frantic, and full of dopamine-hit explosions as your character snowballs into a screen-clearing powerhouse. However, the game’s reliance on RNG, unbalanced scaling, and the feeling that certain items are mandatory to survive hold it back from achieving lasting greatness. It’s fun in bursts, but repetition and rough edges set in sooner than expected.

Category Breakdown (1–10)

Graphics: 7/10
The visual style is simple but effective, leaning on bright colors and chaotic effects. While it’s satisfying to see the screen explode with loot and projectiles, environments are bland and lack variety. After a few runs, the visual spectacle feels repetitive rather than fresh.

Performance (PC / Steam Deck): 8/10
Technically stable with very few crashes, even under heavy load. On modern hardware and handhelds, the framerate stays consistent. However, performance dips can occur during the most chaotic moments, and optimization isn’t perfect.

Gameplay: 7/10
The core loop of fighting, leveling, and snowballing in power is fun, but flaws quickly surface. Scaling is steep—late waves often feel unfairly punishing rather than exciting. Some items feel absolutely necessary to make builds viable, which stifles creativity. RNG can make or break a run before it really gets going. While chaos is the selling point, it sometimes crosses into frustration when your survival hinges more on luck than skill.

Story & Quests: 5/10
There’s almost no narrative to speak of, and quest objectives mostly boil down to “unlock this” or “survive that.” If you’re looking for worldbuilding or meaningful progression outside of raw gameplay, you won’t find it here.

Sound & Music: 7/10
The soundtrack is energetic but forgettable, looping into background noise after extended play. Sound effects do their job—explosions, dings, and hits feel punchy—but nothing here stands out as memorable.

World & Immersion: 6/10
Megabonk thrives on absurdity rather than immersion. Levels feel more like abstract arenas than living spaces, and enemy design lacks variety. Once the initial novelty wears off, the world feels hollow and interchangeable.

UI & Accessibility: 6/10
Functional but underwhelming. Item descriptions are vague, and newcomers may struggle to understand synergies. Accessibility options are minimal—there’s little in the way of visual clarity tools or player assistance.

Content & Replayability: 8/10
There are plenty of characters, items, and unlocks, which does give incentive to replay. That said, the steep scaling and reliance on a handful of “must-have” items mean runs often blur together. Replay value exists, but it’s not as endless as other roguelikes.

Technical Stability: 8/10
Mostly solid. No widespread reports of major bugs or crashes, though balance issues make the late game feel unpolished. Online elements are nonexistent, which makes it stable but also shallow in scope.

Value for Money: 8/10
The price is fair for the amount of content. It’s an easy recommendation if you’re after a chaotic, low-commitment roguelike. But compared to deeper games in the genre, the value feels more surface-level.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Addictive core loop of leveling and snowballing power

Stable performance across PC and Steam Deck

Strong early-game chaos is fun and rewarding

Unlockable characters and items add variety

Reasonable price point

Cons

Steep scaling makes late-game waves feel unfair

Certain items feel mandatory, limiting build creativity

RNG has too much influence on run success

Repetitive environments and enemy design

Shallow narrative, minimal immersion, and weak long-term progression

Music and sound design lack memorability

Final Score: 7.2 / 10

Megabonk is a fun diversion, but it feels more like a flashy experiment than a fully fleshed-out roguelike classic. Its chaotic gameplay delivers short bursts of enjoyment, yet its flaws—unbalanced scaling, item dependency, repetition, and shallow depth—stop it from reaching the same highs as its inspirations. Worth playing if you’re craving fast, mindless chaos, but not essential if you want a roguelike with lasting depth.
Posted October 1.
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230.1 hrs on record
Steam Review: Dark Souls III
Overview

Dark Souls III remains one of the finest action RPGs of the modern era. It refines the formula from its predecessors with faster combat, gorgeous gothic environments, and unforgettable boss encounters. The game is brutally difficult yet deeply rewarding, and every victory feels earned. Even nearly a decade later, it holds up as a masterpiece of design. That said, the PC version is not without its flaws, as multiplayer connectivity and frame pacing issues can cause frustration.

Category Breakdown (1–10)

Graphics: 9/10. The world of Lothric is bleak yet stunning. From ruined castles to fiery wastelands, the level design is breathtaking. Some textures show their age, but the art direction overshadows technical shortcomings.

Performance (PC): 8/10. The game runs well on modern hardware, maintaining stable high frame rates. However, occasional frame pacing issues and rare crashes are still reported.

Gameplay: 10/10. Combat is faster than Dark Souls I and II, with influences from Bloodborne. It feels fluid, intense, and precise, rewarding skill and punishing mistakes.

Story & Quests: 8/10. Lore is rich and deeply layered, but much of it is hidden and requires community interpretation. NPC quests can be easily missed or failed, which can frustrate new players.

Sound & Music: 10/10. The orchestral score during boss battles is unforgettable. Atmospheric sound design makes every location oppressive and immersive.

World & Immersion: 9/10. The interconnected environments are masterfully designed. The mood, art direction, and enemy placement create constant tension. Immersion can be broken by occasional odd enemy AI behavior.

UI & Accessibility: 7/10. The menus are serviceable but clunky. The game offers minimal accessibility options, and newcomers face a steep learning curve.

Content & Replayability: 9/10. Between New Game Plus, multiple endings, DLC expansions, and diverse builds, the replay value is extremely high.

Technical Stability: 7/10. Stability is mostly fine, but online connectivity issues are frequent. Invading or summoning can take too long, and hackers remain a problem on PC.

Value for Money: 9/10. With both DLC expansions included in the Fire Fades edition, the content is vast and well worth the price, especially for fans of the genre.

Pros

Fast, fluid combat refined to near perfection
Incredible boss fights with unforgettable music
Beautifully designed environments full of atmosphere
Massive replayability with builds and New Game Plus
A high point of FromSoftware’s RPG design

Cons

Online play is unreliable and plagued by hackers
Steep difficulty and hidden lore can alienate newcomers
UI feels dated and lacks modern accessibility options
Occasional frame pacing and stability issues on PC

Final Score: 8.6 / 10

Dark Souls III is a brutal masterpiece that rewards persistence and skill. Its combat, atmosphere, and bosses remain unmatched in the genre, and it stands as one of FromSoftware’s finest achievements. While online play and technical stability remain weak points, the single-player experience alone makes it an essential RPG.

My Specs (for context)

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (Build 26100)
CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K (13th Gen, 20 CPUs)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB VRAM
RAM: 32 GB
Posted August 26.
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212.2 hrs on record
Steam Review: Borderlands 2
Overview

Borderlands 2 remains one of the most iconic looter shooters ever made. Even over a decade later, its cel-shaded art style, fast-paced combat, and absurd humor hold up extremely well. The story is stronger than most in the series, largely carried by the unforgettable villain Handsome Jack. While the gunplay and loot loop are still addictive, some systems feel dated today, and the grind-heavy endgame shows its age compared to modern looter shooters.

Category Breakdown (1–10)

Graphics: 8/10. The cel-shaded art style is timeless and has aged gracefully. Visual clarity is excellent, though some textures are low quality by modern standards.

Performance (PC): 9/10. Runs flawlessly on modern hardware with no stability issues.

Gameplay: 9/10. Tight shooting, wild weapon variety, and chaotic co-op gameplay remain the heart of Borderlands 2. The combat loop is still satisfying.

Story & Quests: 9/10. Handsome Jack elevates the narrative, and the writing balances dark themes with absurd humor. Some side quests are repetitive fetch missions, but the main storyline is memorable.

Sound & Music: 8/10. Gun sounds, character voices, and the soundtrack all add to the chaos. Some voice lines can feel overplayed after hours of grinding.

World & Immersion: 7/10. Pandora is creative and distinct, but it often feels empty between fights. NPCs are fun but not deeply interactive.

UI & Accessibility: 7/10. The menus and interface are serviceable but clunky, especially in co-op where inventory management slows down the pace.

Content & Replayability: 9/10. Between multiple vault hunters, DLC campaigns, True Vault Hunter Mode, and the endless loot grind, Borderlands 2 offers massive replayability.

Technical Stability: 9/10. Extremely stable with rare bugs. The biggest issues usually come from co-op desyncs or modding.

Value for Money: 10/10. Borderlands 2 plus its DLCs delivers an incredible amount of content, especially if you own the Handsome Collection or Game of the Year edition.

Pros

A villain and story that set the bar for looter shooters
Chaotic and satisfying gunplay with incredible weapon variety
Timeless cel-shaded visuals that still look great
DLC campaigns add significant quality content
Massive replay value across multiple vault hunters

Cons

Endgame grind can feel repetitive
UI and inventory management are clunky by modern standards
World design feels empty between big encounters
Some quests are simple filler

Final Score: 8.6 / 10

Borderlands 2 remains a must-play for fans of looter shooters. It delivers a brilliant mix of chaotic combat, strong writing, and endless loot hunting that has stood the test of time. While its age shows in UI and pacing, it is still one of the most enjoyable and influential shooters ever made, and on modern hardware it runs flawlessly.

My Specs (for context)

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (Build 26100)
CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K (13th Gen, 20 CPUs)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB VRAM
RAM: 32 GB
Posted August 26.
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213.3 hrs on record (211.1 hrs at review time)
Steam Review: Fallout 4 – Next Gen Update (2024)
Overview

Fallout 4’s Next Gen Update is both a welcome upgrade and a reminder of the game’s age. The addition of 4K and 60fps support, improved lighting, ultrawide compatibility, and new Creation Club content refresh the experience for returning players. At the same time, the update introduced new bugs, broke mod compatibility, and highlighted weaknesses in the user interface. Despite this, Fallout 4 remains one of the most enjoyable open-world RPGs to get lost in.

Category Breakdown (1–10)

Graphics: 8/10. The update improves textures and lighting, and the Commonwealth feels sharper than ever. The improvements are noticeable, but the visuals still show their 2015 foundation.

Performance (PC): 7/10. On modern hardware the game generally runs smoothly. However, dense urban areas can still cause frame dips, especially with mods enabled.

Gameplay: 9/10. The systems that defined Fallout 4 are still excellent. Settlement building, combat variety, exploration, and RPG progression remain addictive.

Story & Quests: 9/10. Fallout 4’s quests hold up well, mixing strong main story beats with side content that brings the Commonwealth to life.

Sound & Music: 9/10. The soundtrack and voice acting remain immersive highlights. From radio stations to atmospheric scores, the sound design is a standout strength.

World & Immersion: 8/10. The Commonwealth is large, detailed, and atmospheric. However, AI quirks and occasional clipping break immersion, showing the engine’s age.

UI & Accessibility: 6/10. The UI feels clunky, with outdated menus. Ultrawide support introduces stretched HUDs and scaling issues that should not exist in a modern update.

Content & Replayability: 9/10. Between the base game, expansions, mods, and new Creation Club content, Fallout 4 still offers hundreds of hours of exploration and storytelling.

Technical Stability: 7/10. The game is mostly stable, but bugs remain common. Some mods are broken or unstable after the update, and even the popular Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch has caused performance hiccups.

Value for Money: 9/10. As a package with all content included and graphical improvements, Fallout 4 remains a strong value. For new players, it is one of the most content-rich RPGs available.

Pros

Improved visuals and new performance options
RPG systems and settlements remain engaging
Creation Club refresh adds new official content
Immersive soundtrack and atmosphere still shine

Cons

UI is outdated and ultrawide support is poorly handled
Modding stability took a hit after the update
Bugs and AI quirks persist despite years of patches

Final Score: 8.2 / 10

The Next Gen Update does not reinvent Fallout 4 but it makes the game worth revisiting. The Commonwealth feels alive, the RPG depth is still engaging, and the sheer amount of content remains unmatched. At the same time, technical issues, poor UI, and aging systems hold it back from greatness. With a modern PC and a bit of patience, Fallout 4 remains one of the most rewarding open-world RPGs to dive into.

My Specs (for context)

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (Build 26100)
CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K (13th Gen, 20 CPUs)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB VRAM
RAM: 32 GB
Posted August 26.
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60.3 hrs on record
Steam Review: Cyberpunk 2077 – Phantom Liberty / Update 2.3
Overview

Cyberpunk 2077 today is a completely different game than it was at launch. Between the 2.0 overhaul, Phantom Liberty, and the steady 2.1–2.3 patches, Night City feels like a modern, polished RPG instead of the broken mess it started as. That said, even in its redeemed state, it’s not flawless. Some mechanics still feel dated, and technical issues haven’t disappeared entirely.

Category Breakdown (1–10)

Graphics: 9/10
Night City is gorgeous with ray tracing, DLSS, and Unreal-level density. Dogtown especially looks amazing. Still, some NPC animations and minor textures feel last-gen.

Performance (PC): 9/10
On my system, the game ran extremely well. DLSS keeps frame rates high, even with ray tracing maxed. Driving through dense city areas occasionally causes micro-stutter, but never anything game-breaking.

Gameplay: 8/10
The 2.0 rework fixed a lot—skill trees are fun, cyberware feels impactful, and combat has real weight now. Still, melee combat and vehicle gunplay remain clunky compared to shooting or hacking.

Story & Quests: 10/10
Phantom Liberty is one of the best RPG expansions in years. Spy-thriller pacing, meaningful choices, and standout characters make it unforgettable. Some of the base game’s side quests still feel filler-like, but the highs are incredible.

Sound & Music: 9/10
The soundtrack is phenomenal—both in Phantom Liberty and the base game. Voice acting is stellar across the board. My only gripe is some repetitive dialogue from NPCs on the street.

World & Immersion: 9/10
Night City is immersive, alive, and finally feels like the cyberpunk dream. Dogtown adds a gritty new layer. That said, NPC AI still breaks immersion at times—citizens walking in circles or cars despawning in plain sight.

UI & Accessibility: 8/10
Menus and inventory are much more streamlined post-2.0. Still, inventory clutter creeps in late game, and navigating perks can feel overwhelming for newcomers.

Content & Replayability: 9/10
Between new builds, alternate endings, and Phantom Liberty, there’s a ton of replay value. But once you’ve done the big quests, smaller gigs start to feel repetitive.

Technical Stability: 8/10
Far better than launch, but not perfect. I had no crashes, but I did see minor bugs: floating items, stuck NPCs, and occasional physics glitches.

Value for Money: 9/10
The Ultimate Edition with Phantom Liberty included is excellent value. The core game plus expansion easily offers 80–100 hours of content.

Pros

Beautiful graphics with strong optimization on modern hardware
Phantom Liberty is a top-tier expansion with brilliant writing
Skill tree and cyberware overhaul makes builds fun and flexible
Atmospheric soundtrack and strong voice acting
Night City is finally the immersive playground it was meant to be

Cons

AI and NPC behavior still break immersion at times
Melee combat and driving mechanics remain underwhelming
Some quests feel repetitive and filler-like
Occasional bugs and visual glitches persist despite patches

Final Score: 8.8 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077 is finally the game it should have been years ago. For me, it ran smoothly, looked incredible, and delivered some of the best storytelling in recent RPG history. It still has flaws—AI oddities, immersion-breaking bugs, and some dated mechanics—but it’s easily one of the most rewarding open-world experiences available today.

My Specs (for context)

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (Build 26100)
CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K (13th Gen, 20 CPUs)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (16 GB VRAM)
RAM: 32 GB
Posted August 26.
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35.4 hrs on record (33.7 hrs at review time)
Steam Review: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Overview

Oblivion Remastered is a faithful and beautiful return to Cyrodiil. The Unreal Engine 5 overhaul makes the forests, cities, and dungeons glow with life while preserving the soul of the original. All DLCs are included, the UI has been modernized, and quality-of-life improvements make the experience smoother without changing its identity.

For me, performance was excellent with no stuttering, lag, or crashes across my entire playthrough.

Category Breakdown (1–10)

Graphics: 9/10. Unreal Engine 5 brings stunning new lighting, textures, and atmosphere. Some faces still look dated, but the world is breathtaking.

Performance (PC): 9/10. Smooth and stable throughout, no performance drops.

Gameplay: 8/10. Classic Oblivion systems remain, with welcome additions like sprinting and quick-slot wheels. Combat still feels a little clunky compared to modern RPGs.

Story & Quests: 9/10. Legendary quests like “Whodunit?” and the Shivering Isles expansion hold up brilliantly. Bethesda’s quest writing was at its peak here.

Sound & Music: 10/10. Jeremy Soule’s soundtrack is timeless and still gives chills.

World & Immersion: 9/10. Cyrodiil feels alive and vibrant. Forests, cities, and Oblivion Gates have never looked this good. NPC AI is still a bit awkward, but forgivable.

UI & Accessibility: 8/10. Cleaner menus, map filters, and less intrusive tutorials are fantastic improvements.

Content & Replayability: 10/10. Hundreds of quests, guilds, and all expansions included. Easily 200+ hours of content.

Technical Stability: 9/10. Zero crashes or bugs that halted progress. Very stable for me personally.

Value for Money: 9/10. All DLC, visual upgrades, and QoL fixes make it worth it. Game Pass users especially get huge value.

Pros

Gorgeous Unreal Engine 5 visuals
All DLC included in every edition
Modern UI and QoL updates such as sprint, quick-slot wheel, and map filters
Iconic quests and writing remain some of Bethesda’s best
Rock solid performance on my PC

Cons

Combat feels dated compared to modern RPGs
NPC faces and animations haven’t aged well
AI pathing and behavior still clunky at times

Final Score: 9.0 / 10

For me, this was a flawless return to one of the most iconic RPGs ever made. If you’re nostalgic or curious about Oblivion, this remaster is absolutely worth your time.

My Specs (for context)

CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K (13th Gen, 20 CPUs)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (16 GB VRAM)
RAM: 32 GB
Posted August 26.
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