Performance Is Terrible In Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - PS5 vs Xbox vs PS5 Pro

Summary

In this video, the creator reviews Oblivion Remastered, discussing its image quality and performance across different consoles, including Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 5 Pro. Despite the PlayStation 5 Pro's slight advantages in resolution and reduced texture flickering, the differences between all three consoles are minimal. The video highlights significant performance issues, especially in the unstable 30fps mode, with stuttering in both 30fps and 60fps modes. The game is poorly optimized, and the creator urges Bethesda to address these issues through patches. Despite the performance flaws, the creator expresses a continued love for the game and its potential.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video discusses the experience of playing Oblivion Remastered, highlighting its dynamic nature, including changing weather and time of day, which made console comparisons challenging.
• 😀 The reviewer feels that Oblivion Remastered is more of a remake than a remaster due to the extensive changes made to the game.
• 😀 The game is available on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 5 Pro, with the reviewer focusing on image quality across these platforms.
• 😀 The image quality across the three consoles (Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 5 Pro) appears nearly identical, with only minor differences in resolution and texture fidelity.
• 😀 While the PlayStation 5 Pro version might have slightly better resolution and fewer texture issues like flickering, the differences are not dramatic.
• 😀 Despite Oblivion Remastered being advertised as PlayStation 5 Pro-enhanced, the reviewer found no significant graphical improvements on the Pro version compared to the base consoles.
• 😀 The performance of the game on all platforms is criticized, particularly the 30fps mode, which the reviewer describes as extremely unstable and unplayable due to frame pacing and stuttering.
• 😀 The reviewer expresses frustration with the 30fps mode, stating that it is unacceptable on all consoles, especially when using OLED TVs that require higher frame rates for optimal performance.
• 😀 The 60fps performance mode has similar issues as the 30fps mode, with frequent stuttering and inconsistent frame rates, particularly on Xbox Series X and base PlayStation 5.
• 😀 Despite some improvements in the PlayStation 5 Pro version, the game still struggles with performance, and the reviewer hopes for patches to address these issues, particularly in relation to frame pacing and texture streaming.

Q & A

What is the reviewer's opinion on Oblivion Remastered?

The reviewer describes Oblivion Remastered as one of the best shadow drops they have experienced, calling it fantastic. They note that it feels more like a remake than a remaster due to the significant changes in the game.

What are the differences between the Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 5 Pro in terms of image quality?

The reviewer mentions that the image quality differences between the three consoles are minimal. While the PlayStation 5 Pro offers a slightly higher resolution and less flickering or shimmering in textures, there are no significant visual differences, especially in terms of picture softness or the use of PSSR.

Why is it difficult to compare the three consoles (Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro) in terms of image quality?

The game features dynamic elements like weather changes and varying times of the day, making it difficult to capture identical conditions across the three consoles. Even using the same save file, the game appeared slightly different on each console.

What is the biggest drawback of playing Oblivion Remastered according to the reviewer?

The reviewer cites the lack of HDR support as the biggest downside, although they do not focus too much on this issue in the video.

What are the performance issues encountered on different consoles?

The reviewer highlights significant performance issues, particularly with the 30fps mode, describing it as unstable and unacceptable. The 60fps performance mode also suffers from stuttering and frame pacing problems, with the PlayStation 5 Pro performing slightly better than the other consoles but still not delivering a smooth experience.

How does the 30fps mode perform on the consoles?

The 30fps mode is described as unstable, with significant stuttering and poor frame pacing, making the mode unplayable. The reviewer emphasizes that the 30fps mode should at least be stable, but it fails to meet that standard.

What does the reviewer say about the 60fps performance mode?

While the 60fps performance mode offers a higher frame rate, it still suffers from stuttering and inconsistent frame pacing. The reviewer notes that even the PlayStation 5 Pro struggles with maintaining a smooth 60fps experience.

What role does VR (Variable Rate Shading) play in improving performance?

The reviewer mentions that enabling VR slightly helps improve performance but does not resolve the deeper issues with texture streaming or frame pacing. VR cannot fix the underlying optimization problems in the game.

What does the reviewer think about the optimization of Oblivion Remastered?

The reviewer criticizes the game's optimization, noting that it is not well-optimized, leading to frame drops, stuttering, and poor performance. They hope that patches will be released soon to fix these issues.

Does the reviewer recommend playing Oblivion Remastered despite its performance issues?

Yes, despite the performance issues, the reviewer still enjoys the game and plans to play it either on the PlayStation 5 Pro or possibly a PC. However, they express frustration with the lack of a cross-save feature.