Elderly Player finds Oblivion Remastered challenging after a decade in Skyrim 5, expressing frustration: "This bloomin' game refuses to quit me!"
Remastered Oblivion: A Fresh Spin for Skyrim Veterans
It's been a month since Bethesda Game Studios unleashed The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, and even veteran players like "Skyrim Grandma" Shirley Curry are finding their footing in the revamped game.
Curry, a cherished member of the Skyrim community, dived into the remaster after a decade with The Elder Scrolls 5. Her initial foray into Oblivion mere days ago revealed that transitioning back to the older game, despite the upgrades, isn't a walk in the park after spending so much time in Skyrim. For one, the control scheme's alterations have left her somewhat vexed.
"Ugly movement... just ugly movement," she reported,folowing her initial playthrough. However, she seems to have warmed to the game as her adventure progresses. Her latest YouTube video, detailing her ongoing save in the new Oblivion, reveals she's "still learning" the ropes.
A humorous scenario unfolds around three minutes into her second gameplay video. Curry takes on a rat but struggles to eliminate it. "I want to see what's in that box," she says, her focus drawn to a wooden chest. The camera pans to the creature, clearly stuck in the wall, as Curry mutters, "This stupid thing won't die."
Curry eventually abandons her efforts and grapples with one of Oblivion's most loathed features - the recalcitrant lockpicking. "Uh oh." Indeed, it does seem to be a problem. Thankfully, Skyrim Grandma does manage to open the chest and navigates towards Chorrol. She does express enjoyment of the remaster, too, admitting she's "just playing and having a good time" - but she also laughs that "I don't know what I'm doing."*
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Hints for Easing the Transition
Newcomers migrating from The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim to The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered might encounter some control adjustments. Here's a lowdown:
- Controller Customization: Adjusting controller settings, such as disabling vibration and adaptive triggers, can amplify gameplay experience[1]. Investing in specialized thumbsticks can optimize grip and aim accuracy[1].
- Combat Dynamics: Oblivion introduced hitbox-based combat, featuring more action-oriented mechanics than older games like Morrowind. While these might seem familiar, they still differ significantly from more intricate combat systems[2].
- Attribute and Skill System: Skyrim's perk system oversimplified attributes and skills, whereas Oblivion Remastered retains a more complex system where attributes influence skills but don't govern them directly. The leveling system is a blend of Major Skills and Skyrim's perk-like system, allowing players to upgrade attributes and skills via Virtue Points[4][5].
- Interface and Perspective: The remaster provides an improved user interface and third-person view, requiring some accustomation from Skyrim players[5].
Remember, players moving from Skyrim might find Oblivion Remastered's controls familiar but with subtle distinctions, particularly concerning skill management and combat style. Some patience and practice will have you exploring Cyrodiil with ease!
- Don't let control adjustments hinder your experience with The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. customize your controller settings to enhance gameplay.
- Prepare yourself for different combat dynamics in Oblivion Remastered compared to Skyrim. The hitbox-based combat system offers more action-oriented mechanics.
- Familiarize yourself with the Attribute and Skill System in Oblivion Remastered as it's more complex compared to Skyrim's perk system. Attributes influence skills but don't govern them directly.
- Adjust to the improved user interface and third-person view in the Oblivion Remastered. These changes might require some accustomation from Skyrim players.
