You’re not imagining it: Oblivion Remastered’s difficulty is incredibly unbalanced
A recent mod called Difficulty Slider Fixed highlights significant issues within Oblivion Remastered’s difficulty scaling. According to modder IxionXVII, the setup leaves players in a lurch, where the standard Adept mode feels remarkably unchallenging, yet moving to Expert transforms the game into a punishing experience.
Difficulty Settings Breakdown
- Novice:
- x0.167 damage received, x6.0 dealt
- Apprentice:
- x0.286 received, x3.5 dealt
- Adept:
- x1.0 received, x1.0 dealt
- Expert:
- x3.5 received, x0.286 dealt
- Master:
- x6.0 received, x0.167 dealt
These figures reveal the stark differences between difficulty levels, causing confusion for players.
Remedy
The Difficulty Slider Fixed mod presents multiple options for adjusting the difficulty, aiming to find that sweet spot between Adept and Expert, ensuring a more balanced gameplay experience without sacrificing challenge.
In his findings, IxionXVII effectively defends the frustrations voiced by many in the community, emphasizing that players deserve a tailored challenge that doesn’t skew into the realm of agony on higher difficulties.
Takeaway
Players who enjoy Oblivion’s immersive worlds can now explore them with a more reasonable difficulty system thanks to IxionXVII’s efforts. For those feeling lost in their journey through Tamriel, this mod is a highly recommended addition.
