Summary
- Many Elder Scrolls fans find Oblivion's magic system deeper and more complex than the one in Skyrim.
- Some gamers prefer Oblivion over Skyrim due to its more intricate spell crafting system, which was omitted in Skyrim.
- Bethesda is gathering player feedback on Oblivion Remastered to address issues and potentially address them.
Some gamers who are currently playing The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered have recently shared their opinions about its magic system, deeming it better than Skyrim’s for several reasons. Despite Skyrim being the most popular entry in the Elder Scrolls franchise, the title is not everybody’s favorite, and some gamers believe that its whole magic system was a downgrade compared to Oblivion.
Oblivion was originally released in 2006, and it modernized the Elder Scrolls formula, selling over nine million units. Skyrim was a much bigger hit, however, selling over 40 million copies and receiving a few new editions over the years. With the recent release of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, gamers are revisiting the 2000s classic with improved graphics and life-of-quality tweaks, and rediscovering the marvels of its magic system.
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Now, an Elder Scrolls fan called jacklondon183 started a discussion about Oblivion’s magic system, arguing that its implementation is far superior to Skyrim’s, as it’s “far deeper and complex,” and players can cast spells without equipping them as weapons, which leaves their hands free. The post was incredibly popular with the community, scoring over 22,000 upvotes, and many gamers agreed with jacklondon183, considering Skyrim to be a big downgrade in this regard.
Elder Scrolls Players Think Magic Is Better In Oblivion Than in Skyrim
Some gamers in the comments highlighted how complex the spell crafting system is and lamented how this feature was not present in Skyrim’s magic system. Also, others commented that there’s a chance that it’ll be possible to dual-wield and still use spells in The Elder Scrolls 6, which could be the perfect addition to the upcoming game.
While most gamers are pretty excited about Oblivion Remastered, some are not entirely happy with the game, mostly due to changes in its graphics or formula. Earlier this week, for example, some gamers complained that Oblivion Remastered ruined the Dark Brotherhood’s door, as the new light system essentially took out its terrifying atmosphere. Similarly, other players have been claiming that Oblivion Remastered is not bright enough, as its natural lighting system often makes the world feel somewhat brown.
In any case, Bethesda is currently taking player feedback to improve Oblivion Remastered. By using a specific Discord channel, the publisher is trying to discover the main grievances that gamers have with the remaster, and there’s a chance that they will be addressed soon. Hopefully, this means that the most pressing issues will be changed in the coming weeks, and the overall experience of playing Oblivion Remastered will be considerably improved.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- April 22, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG, Open-World, Adventure
