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Bethesda veteran says Oblivion Remastered can't be called a remake, unlike Final Fantasy 7 and Resident Evil 2…
Bethesda's associate art director Dan Lee explained that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is not a remake because it retains the original game's core engine and 'bones,' differentiating it from titles like Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Resident Evil 2. Todd Howard drew a line between modernizing the art and fundamentally changing the game, opting to market it as a polished version of the original rather than a new creation.
Oblivion intern tried to outsmart Bethesda's AI and was stunned when his apple murder strategy actually worked: "I can't believe you accounted for this"
A Bethesda Game Studios veteran shared an anecdote about an Oblivion playtester who exploited the game's AI hunger mechanic to kill a quest NPC by stealing his food and leaving a poisoned apple. The unexpected success of this strategy, which was not explicitly designed for, highlights the emergent gameplay possibilities within The Elder Scrolls series. This incident, along with similar examples from other open-world RPGs, demonstrates how intricate game systems can lead to unique and memorable player experiences.
