Oblivion Remastered: An Unexpected Masterpiece

Asmongold begins his stream with a confession that sets the tone: "I thought Elder Scrolls was dog shit. Straight up. I thought it was absolute..." But what follows is 90 minutes of genuine, unguarded enthusiasm for the Oblivion remaster that completely upends his expectations. "This goes so fucking hard it's insane," he says early on, and the sentiment only deepens as he plays.

The Framework That Hooks Him

What surprises Asmongold most is the game's thematic core. The main questline revolves around Martin Septim, an unassuming priest who discovers he is the Emperor's sole surviving heir after his father and brothers are assassinated. Asmongold articulates what resonates: "This is what I like about the old games, is it's all about like masculine duty, responsibility, honor, tradition. It's like this guy they just pick him up out of this random fucking city, they said, 'Bro, you're the emperor's son. Let's go. Okay. I'll do my duty.'"

This stands in stark contrast to modern RPGs he's played, particularly Avowed, which he mentions is "slowly going lower" in his estimation. The Oblivion remaster, by contrast, feels like a game built around a coherent moral vision rather than a checklist of player options.

The Technical Surprise