A few months back, a writer expressed disappointment over the absence of a remaster for Oblivion, yet found solace in a series of creative game jams that embraced the game’s poorly designed persuasion wheel. Developers participated in this chaotic week-long event, generating a variety of unique prototypes inspired by this mechanic.

Among the standout titles is Blade & Wheel, which creatively transforms the persuasion wheel into a gameplay mechanic where players embark on heroic quests, using its elements to direct combat and exploration tasks. Another noteworthy creation is ObliviGun, which humorously references Fallout 3’s criticism by transforming the wheel into an unreliable weapon mechanic requiring constant adjustments with each reload.

These games, while in concept stage, offer a delightful glimpse into the inventive spirit of indie developers. A host of other intriguing titles emerged as well, addressing themes from demon battles through productivity software to culinary challenges with chili recipes.

For more creative entries from this jam, players can browse itch.io’s wheeljam page.