Oblivion VS Skyrim Comparison Pt 1
Written by: JulQri - 13:26 Sep-20-2012

So I got a little bit bored, and I decided to make a small comparison of my favorite Elder Scroll games. First of all, I am gonna

 write down the matter to compare, and then I choose the winner of that matter. These are just my own opinions, so don't comment s*it to the comments. Thanks. 

 

GRAPHICS

I'll start with the graphics. Considering that Oblivion has been released 2006, it has flawless graphics; for example, the plants look cool, and textures are very sharp. I know that lot of money has been consumed to the graphics, so this is not a big surprise. The thing I want to others know, is that the game looks still pretty, even if the year is now 2012! Nicely done, Bethesda.

Skyrim's graphics are also pretty cool, especially when using the HD Texture Pack. But the terrain looks sometimes like "pixel pulp". Particularly in console versions. But these are just a small blemish alongside the awesome item textures. At all, graphics look fancy, but sometimes I would want the DX11 support for this game.

Winner is... (drums): Oblivion! The game looks still fantastic, after six years!

 

MUSIC, THEME & ATHMOSPHERE

 

I have some sayings that exactly describes these things betwee

n the games: "Oblivion is like Shire, and Skyrim is like Gondor and Rohan". Then there is "Oblivion is like Germany, and Skyrim is like Lapland." In my opinion Oblivion is more magical and happier game, and S

kyrim is warlike and cheerless place. Music is beautiful and simple in Oblivion, but epic and fast-paced in Skyrim. Skyrim's theme is Nordic, Oblivion's Roman. Oblivion is possibly more athmospheric game. I like Skyrim's theme more. 

It's hard to say, but this round goes to... (tattaata): Oblivion again! More athmospheric, Reign of the Septims is just better song than Dragonborn!

 

 

GAMEPLAY

Skyrim simply has better gameplay than Oblivion, but the controls suck on PC. Plugged in my Sixaxis, the magic happened. With mouse and keyboard, the Oblivion rocks. Other things has been implemented better in Skyrim, all the things!

So, the winner is Skyrim. Shitty controls, but the UI is gold.

 

My friend just called me. I am going to continue this, maybe in the next part the battle between these games will be resolved!


~JulQri~


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JulQri
11:47 Sep-23-2012

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I will continue this soon, I'm gonna make longer part this time. ;D
Tero
12:55 Sep-27-2012

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Sweet, can't wait to read it ;)
Corona
13:11 Sep-27-2012

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Neither. :D
Corona
10:07 Sep-23-2012

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Also, how do the controls suck on PC? If your used to a keyboard and mouse it should be a gentle breeze to get used to. :D
rapcoa
10:48 Sep-23-2012

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It all has to do with optimization. Oblivion wasn't optimized for joypad use just as Skyrim isn't optimized for Keyboard + Mouse use.
JulQri
11:38 Sep-23-2012

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Compare the PC controls to X360 controls... Which is smoother and easier to use?
Fortunately, there are mods that alter the UI to better form on PC. For example, SkyUI. Maybe the controls are not the reason, why I don't like to play Skyrim with MK, maybe the reason is just the user interface, which is designed to consoles...
Corona
12:23 Sep-23-2012

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The sensitivity is way to slow with a controller. Even on highest.
rapcoa
12:39 Sep-23-2012

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I never had that issue with Skyrim even on default.
Corona
12:48 Sep-23-2012

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Well, what's fast and slow to you? I'm not sure how your going to explain it but try. :D
rapcoa
12:54 Sep-23-2012

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Oh no, why don't you try explaining it first? :D
Divayth
08:18 Sep-24-2012

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Well I have to agree with JulQri that Skyrim was obviously meant to be played with an Xbox-controller. Not that the mouse-keyboard controls really suck but, especially when it was just released, there were some difficulties with it.
JulQri
18:46 Sep-24-2012

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And I have to agree with you. Maybe I just overstated the whole "crappy controls"-thing :/
Divayth
20:57 Sep-24-2012

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For me that's a bit of an overstatement indeed. But you're not alone in your opinion as it seems to bother a lot of gamers. Luckily there are plenty of mods that 'fix' that issue ;)
JulQri
12:29 Sep-25-2012

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True, in fact I use SkyUI when I play on the mouse+keyboard combination.
celticrock7
22:25 Sep-22-2012

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I liked both games because they both had their own unique touch and are well made games.
JulQri
11:40 Sep-23-2012

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I like Oblivion more, because the magic there can be sensed in the air. In turn, Skyrim is better as a game... :)) I cannot decide which one is better anymore!
kaxy97
18:57 Sep-22-2012

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Skyyyyrrriiimmm...
rapcoa
15:49 Sep-22-2012

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While I will admit that Oblivion is quite the classic now, I actually love both games. Both are amazing in their own way. Skyrim keyboard + mouse controls are crappy you say? Well I guess I should be glad I never experienced that first hand and ended up using my Xbox 360 controller from the very start.
JulQri
11:42 Sep-23-2012

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Good choice, I started to use my PS3-controller when I found MotionInJoy-drivers :D
kaxy97
02:33 Sep-22-2012

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Na... Skyrim is the winner
Corona
09:31 Sep-21-2012

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2 of my favourite games. :D I agree with you, Oblivion has this strange vibe that always makes me happy. So yeah, I agree that Oblivion is the greatest. :D
JulQri
21:01 Sep-21-2012

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So do I, but Skyrim has more "truly-written" quests.. :D
Corona
10:06 Sep-23-2012

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Yeah and the swordplay and the spell casting is WAY better. :D
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11:42 Sep-23-2012

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Agreed :)
kaxy97
18:40 Sep-20-2012

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I think skyrim is d winner....
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they are both great games and the elder scrolls has to be one of my favourite game series ever.
Tero
08:00 Sep-22-2012

Indeed, The Elder Scrolls is among the best game series ;)
Divayth
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scratch "among" and I will agree ;)
JulQri
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Thinking the same way with you Divayth :D
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