Starfield

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5.6

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  1. o9m9r
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best space game on divorce. I have never seen such a wonderful game in space exploration. Everyone should play such wonderful games.… Expand
  2. Shixma
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    This game is a solid 8.5 - 9/10. I love the setting of this game with its realistic take on sci-fi, its filled with an absolute mountain of high-quality content and I love that every single person i talk to is voiced. Some of the graphics in this game are absolutely astounding such as the ships and their interiors, indoor mission environments and character equipment. Outdoor environmentsThis game is a solid 8.5 - 9/10. I love the setting of this game with its realistic take on sci-fi, its filled with an absolute mountain of high-quality content and I love that every single person i talk to is voiced. Some of the graphics in this game are absolutely astounding such as the ships and their interiors, indoor mission environments and character equipment. Outdoor environments can vary between fine and pretty good, but oh my god, I love just walking through the buildings and ships, filled with a million items you can pick up. It's a slow burn AND PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU TRY EVERYTHING YOU CAN IN THIS GAME, There is so much content that is almost hidden or not told to you in this game that you have to look for and discover yourself. The game doesn't hold your hand too much in that aspect.

    Ship combat and traversal is great (make sure you invest in perks). Although some may be disappointed it's not as deep as other similar games, its not as shallow as people think (there are ways to roleplay to make it more realistic, such as using the scanner to traverse a system without going through menus).

    Performance is pretty hit or miss and will hopefully be fixed with patches (there are also some mods that can help, particularly for Nvidia GPUs). It works well enough but its not great. Ran on Ryzen 5600X and RX6700XT and had a mostly solid 60fps at high/ultra settings, do some tweaking here to squeeze fps.

    Yes there are bugs, but i havnt run into any glaring bugs, just NPCs sometimes floating or jerking around a bit. Absolutely not a deal breaker at all.

    There is to much to content to fit in a short review, just play it, please. Its a bit of a slow burn but please, just let it do its thing and you will love it!    … Expand
  3. JoseZa
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de su clase en los últimos tiempos. Un juego tan grande es increíble las puntuaciones que le dan algunos. Más influidos por la guerra de consolas que por otra cosa.
  4. LordLamer
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This is it. There is none above when it comes to these type of games. Starstruck.
  5. Elriclobo
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    the best game of the year and the best space game you will ever play. A unique game that no one should miss.
  6. gatorrade
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    The real deserved rating for Starfield. Starfield, without a doubt, is a very good game, but it is certainly not as phenomenal (or should I say, astronomical) as people say it is. There is certainly a lot to do in this game, like planet travel, joining factions, and doing missions. A lot of the things in many games today besides space travel. My problem is, that the main story is just veryThe real deserved rating for Starfield. Starfield, without a doubt, is a very good game, but it is certainly not as phenomenal (or should I say, astronomical) as people say it is. There is certainly a lot to do in this game, like planet travel, joining factions, and doing missions. A lot of the things in many games today besides space travel. My problem is, that the main story is just very boring, and took a VERY VERY long time to get interested. If I'm not mistaken, I believe it took me about 12 hours to start liking the story which is just outrageous. A video game should not take me 12 hours to start getting likable. That is why I'm giving this game a 6/10. There is things to do, but they get old quickly, and the story is not all that good.… Expand
  7. Dranuke
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Great classic Bethesda fun. Does not come without its downsides, which many people have already expressed. I did not have ridiculous expectations and if you don't either you are likely to enjoy the game.
  8. Kezza329
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    Starfield is a game i originally downloaded via pc gamepass, but decided to buy on steam for early access.. and i'm not going to lie, its not what we were promised. its a bethesda game through n through, so if thats enough for you, youll love this. however, the constant emphasis on the 'immersion" "unparrelled freedom", and yet i dont see either. all the exploring is done mostly throughStarfield is a game i originally downloaded via pc gamepass, but decided to buy on steam for early access.. and i'm not going to lie, its not what we were promised. its a bethesda game through n through, so if thats enough for you, youll love this. however, the constant emphasis on the 'immersion" "unparrelled freedom", and yet i dont see either. all the exploring is done mostly through load screens and menus, you dont actually do most of the flying yourself, except in orbit between load times, and in fights. besides that, everything is done for you. theres very little faith in the players capabilities to do it themselves, and it takes you straight out of the game and its world, by taking control.. like as an optional feature, sure i can see it being useful and great.. but as the main and only means to transporting yourself round the world, it gets boring.

    the main quest line has to be the most uninspiring dull, tedious and horrendously written story i've played yet.. its mostly go here, talk to them, go there, load load load, use menu to travel, load, shoot, talk, sneak, shoot, talk, load, fetch. most of the main story line is talking to people, and then delving into copy and pasted caves and dungeons etc to get the artificats. now.. there are a few great quests thrown in the main story, but by the time it picks up, its over.. theres no expert delivery, leaving you feel impacted by its story, world, characters or events.. theres minimal impact. the dialogue gets so tediously boring, you end up skipping alot of the filler content.. and the main story for 90% of it bored the living life out of me, with how tediously boring it was, paired with the insanely uninspiring and tediously annoying "exploration" system they have.. so even if one quest immersed you into its world, you're then taken straight back out of it, when your only means to travel is through menus and load screens. it doesnt exactly sound like unparrelled freedom and exploration, and is an insane set back in many ways in comparison to their other games. WOW is over 20 years old and you can seemlessly travel its map. this has no excuse. i had hoped the story would pick up and deliver a blow that made the tedious journey worth my time, but by the time i started to feel the build up, it was over with an anti climatic ending.. and a over hyped new game plus that had plenty of promise and potential to its jaw dropping plot twists, but ultimately fell flat as it leads nowhere at all to make any significant difference to your story, other than a few dialogue changes, but plopping you back into its dull world, and terrible story.. at first you have a chance to skip the story in NG+, and at first the new lines of dialogue is fresh.. but it leads nowhere. will i be able to find my old companions in this new world? nah. its a novelty.

    the combat is nothing to shout home about, though its not the worst. its very much fallout 4 on steroids, a lil bit smoother than FO4, and a lil more fluent. the choice of weapons have an abundance of choices to choose from, to suit your gameplay style. although their melee system is horribly bad and out dated, with no improvements from their previous games at all.

    the sidequest is where this game shines, and unfortunately so, as if your side content over shadows your main.. something is wrong.. however, the side content very much out shined the main story, and engages you in quests that very much feel quality wise, 10 folds better than the 7th grade written main plots. i will keep this part short, as i dont want to spoil anything. but get arrested, that quest is one of theee best, regardless on where you choose to branch.

    summary: this game couldve been a genre defining GOTY exclusive, but has ultimately been laid flat,with the countless words being sprung out of petes mouth, that ultimately mis communicated somewhere along the way of what to expect with this game. is this game bad? no.. depends. if youre looking for an immersive flight exploration game, AVOID THIS. if you're looking for fallout in space without much ship exploration manually done.. and you can bare loading screen after loading screen, then this is for you. ive played over 50 hours to form this opinion, and it just aint what we were told it would be. too much promises, and very little delivery, its a beautiful game, and one of the smoother BGS's experiences to date, however with a uninspiring main story, and tedious exploration system that makes starfield fall flat on its face. once youve finished the game once, after 50 hours i feel very little urge to jump back on, instead im going back to star citizen and elite dangerous.. i hope with updates, mods, and the expansion, alot of these issues are resolved. but rn, id say wait for a sale.    … Expand
  9. The_laggy_one
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    as my first bethesda game. its pretty good, if not a bit confusing. like you can do literally anything and there will also be consequences which turn into entire story lines. which is just awesome ( after just 5hrs in game. the amount of loading screens are insane. like man i just want to open a door, not get a 5second loading screen. so lowering from 8/10 to 5/10)
  10. Tiobox
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estou divertindo muito com o jogo, merecido nota 10, para está obra prima, tomara que concorre o Goty… Expand
  11. WitchyThree7
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    22h de juego.
    Voy a dar mis primeras impresiones visto las pocas horas que llevo, a mi me parece un juego de 9/10 hasta este punto, de mis juegos favoritos del año, pese a las polémicas que a tenido, las cuales voy a abordar en los puntos negativos y mi leve opinión de ellos después haber jugado.
    *PUNTOS POSITIVOS: -El sistema de combate me gustó bastante, viniendo del Cyberpunk 2077 me    22h de juego.
    Voy a dar mis primeras impresiones visto las pocas horas que llevo, a mi me parece un juego de 9/10 hasta este punto, de mis juegos favoritos del año, pese a las polémicas que a tenido, las cuales voy a abordar en los puntos negativos y mi leve opinión de ellos después haber jugado.
    *PUNTOS POSITIVOS:
    -El sistema de combate me gustó bastante, viniendo del Cyberpunk 2077 me acomodé bastante fácil, es igual para mi y eso me gusta.
    -Hay un montón de cosas que hacer y cada misión secundaria del juego es buenísima, no das abasto.
    -La personalización de las naves y los puestos planetarios. En cuestión de las naves me parece bastante cómodo que si no te quieres tirar mucho tiempo personalizando, también tienes la opción de comprarlas ya hechas.
    -El motor de físicas en los objetos es muy divertido, y es sorprendente como recuerda la ubicación de estos, incluso una papa por ejemplo.
    -Cada paisaje distinto en cada planeta, y las vistas que te ofrecen.
    *PUNTOS NEGATIVOS:
    -Tiene bugs, si, pero nada que me haya roto la experiencia de juego, como un crasheo ni nada. Yo al menos no experimente ningún crasheo.
    -Hay npc feos, pero ninguno que sea importante, como de las misiones principales o secundarias.
    -El tema de las paredes invisibles no estaría mal del todo, si lo hubieran abordado de una manera más creativa en lugar de mostrarte solo un mensaje en pantalla. Como en GTA V por ejemplo, que al llegar al final del mapa te ahogas, te come un tiburón, se estrella tu avión o se hunde tu barco si vas en uno. En Starfiel pudieron poner la spaguetización si te acercas a un agujero negro, o que se empiece a derretir tu nave si te acercas mucho a una estrella, cosas así.    … Expand
  12. VoRLiN
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    I think everyone else has said enough already. Bland game, nothing that drives you to want to keep playing.
  13. Ferdey
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    So very disappointing. Too many loading screens, even worse than Fallout and Skyrim. Everything you do is a loading screen. The space "exploration" has no immersion at all. Every transition is a cutscene/loading screen. It's bad. Really bad.

    The NPCs are hilariously bad - I followed a captain on ship to her bridge and whilst she was talking all the way every single NPC I passed said    So very disappointing. Too many loading screens, even worse than Fallout and Skyrim. Everything you do is a loading screen. The space "exploration" has no immersion at all. Every transition is a cutscene/loading screen. It's bad. Really bad.

    The NPCs are hilariously bad - I followed a captain on ship to her bridge and whilst she was talking all the way every single NPC I passed said something stupid over the top of her talking. This is just one example of how bad they are. My companion constantly gets in the way of other NPCs, blocking quest progress or making the NPC turn around and take a very long route to a room next to me.

    The inventory management, UI and menus will drive you insane. The game barely, if at all, explains any of its mechanics to you.

    If you choose to land on a planet, I hope you enjoy walking. You have to walk *everywhere* for kilometres to find anything. If you sprint, you run out of O2. There are no vehicles to assist you and you cannot even add a waypoint anywhere. The maps are utterly useless.

    I am currently stuck because I gave up trying to navigate in space from one planet to another because the starmap used for navigation is the *worst* I have seen in a space game.    … Expand
  14. DoctorAlphaa
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    I'm sorry say this but this game is not good or avarage. it's bad. i don't think it can be fixed with mods or updates.
  15. L00PER
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    boring gaming experience, just hollow shell with nothing interesting inside. Definitely not worth its price.
  16. HotAirColdSoul
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    This game is one big mess. It looks like an antique and still has very high hardware requirements, be prepared for 30 frames on good hardware. The NPCs are extremely stupid, the AI that guides them is as wooden as the facial animations. The plot is written by ChatGPT and the exploration in space ... doesn't exist. The biggest gameplay disappointment I can remember.
  17. MrcupcakeFXX
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    jogo horrível graficamente mau otimizado um tapa na cara do consumidor !!!!!
  18. cainx82
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Ok, the game is a promising 8 for me. And that’s great, because it looks it’s gonna grow with the past of time with dlc and updates. I rate it 10 instead of 8-9 to balance the things a lil bit with haters. In terms of that. I’ve been a PS player for 12 years, and gave a chance to Xbox 2 years ago for the lack of ps5 supply. I’m so happy for that now. And things like this review bombingOk, the game is a promising 8 for me. And that’s great, because it looks it’s gonna grow with the past of time with dlc and updates. I rate it 10 instead of 8-9 to balance the things a lil bit with haters. In terms of that. I’ve been a PS player for 12 years, and gave a chance to Xbox 2 years ago for the lack of ps5 supply. I’m so happy for that now. And things like this review bombing only demonstrates that Microsoft is doing things good. What a shame of haters. It’s not a perfect game. You could say that you don’t like it. But voting 0-1 . Come on.… Expand
  19. Foxypanda
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Amazing game in every way I look forward to playing every chance I get! They definitely delivered! Now can some things be fixed like better optimization for Nvidia yes, they can be, but that just takes time other than that the storyline everything‘s really good
  20. Azeriel
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    All the 10 you see here are all from Bethesda drones which is the sole reason this studio can still release a sub-par game with a premium price in 2023. They'll keep kneeling with their mouth open for Todd Howard and Bethesda. Todd Howard is as always, a **** liar. Some of these drones excuse was a predictable "they haven't played the game" or "these must be Sony Fanboys" on validAll the 10 you see here are all from Bethesda drones which is the sole reason this studio can still release a sub-par game with a premium price in 2023. They'll keep kneeling with their mouth open for Todd Howard and Bethesda. Todd Howard is as always, a **** liar. Some of these drones excuse was a predictable "they haven't played the game" or "these must be Sony Fanboys" on valid criticism for the state of the game in 2023. Because tthat's the only way they can justify to keep kneeling down with their mouth open for whatever Todd Howard is giving them. Nothing made a game studio looks worst than it is than Bethesda's and XBOX's rabid fanbase that are so starved of exclusive game that they are willing to whore themselves for this trash.

    It's Bethesda's game, with all its jankiness, incomplete features, and design decision that made you scratch your head in a 2023 AAA game. No brightness and no FOV sliders in 2023? 30 FPS menu in 2023? Absolutely lazy game design with an outdated graphic engine. Not to mention unspired story, dead eyes NPCs, and random **** of bugs that it absolutely hilarious to see people still defend it.

    It's funny that Larian moved Baldur's Gate III release ahead of this fearing competition when Starfield still couldn't hold a candle to the epic masterpiece in term of concurent users, sheer review score, and amount of content. That was a passion project and it showed. Baldur's Gate III animals have a better personality, animations, and emotions than your main story companions in Starfield. If this is the best XBOX can muster for their exclusives, they deserve to be dead on the water for any future console wars. Pathetic garbage of a game.

    Do I recommend it? not on a full price. Wait for a sale and wait till modders fix this game. As always.    … Expand
  21. Mrshrooms
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    The pain of the paid media to think this is "review bombing" is cringe beyond belief, shows how dark the gaming market has become. I played this game for around 15 hours and I was bored out of my mind. I could waste my time listing out every fault and problem but I would be here all day. I would give this game a 3-4 out of 10 but it loses marks simply because of the audacity of the companyThe pain of the paid media to think this is "review bombing" is cringe beyond belief, shows how dark the gaming market has become. I played this game for around 15 hours and I was bored out of my mind. I could waste my time listing out every fault and problem but I would be here all day. I would give this game a 3-4 out of 10 but it loses marks simply because of the audacity of the company to oversell this pile of crap is unreal. This is not "review bombing", the game just suck… Expand
  22. mayvenblack
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The immensity of this game has completely enthralled me like nothing else. Holding an entire new universe in the palm of my hand is truly breathtaking. With countless stories and narratives to explore, this isn't merely a game; it's an absolute must-have experience. It's important to note that many of the reviews here seem to be misleading and may be intended to harm the overall rating.
  23. VJS5
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    I bought the premium edition of Starfield for PC and the game has not disappointed. I started playing this game with the expectation of many bugs, because it's a Bethesda game, and so far after 40 hours of gameplay I've only had one minor lighting bug. I really enjoy the futuristic space setting. The game can feel slow in some parts, but with the vast number of missions that you can getI bought the premium edition of Starfield for PC and the game has not disappointed. I started playing this game with the expectation of many bugs, because it's a Bethesda game, and so far after 40 hours of gameplay I've only had one minor lighting bug. I really enjoy the futuristic space setting. The game can feel slow in some parts, but with the vast number of missions that you can get from random encounters, side story's, and the main quests I think most people will find something to enjoy in this game. If you are looking for a space sim game(like Star Citizen) then Starfield is probably not for you, but if you want a rpg where your actions affect how you play the game and how characters respond to you in a space setting then I would recommend this game for you.… Expand
  24. Boomahly
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Title: A Promising Start: First Impressions of Bethesda's Latest Xbox Title

    Score: 7 out of 10 After playing it for little over 44 hours, I've delved deep into the world of Bethesda's latest Xbox release. With over 30 side quests, a handful of main story missions, and a good chunk of exploration, I'm ready to deliver my initial verdict. Performance Woes (-1 pt) While the game    Title: A Promising Start: First Impressions of Bethesda's Latest Xbox Title

    Score: 7 out of 10

    After playing it for little over 44 hours, I've delved deep into the world of Bethesda's latest Xbox release. With over 30 side quests, a handful of main story missions, and a good chunk of exploration, I'm ready to deliver my initial verdict.

    Performance Woes (-1 pt)

    While the game offers an immersive experience, I couldn't help but knock off a few points due to performance issues. The absence of DLSS support is a glaring oversight, making the game's performance on my high-end rig, equipped with a 5900x processor, a 3080 graphics card, and an M.2 SSD, less than optimal.

    Promising but Deceptive Advertising (-2 pts)

    One gripe I have is with the misleading advertising that promised limitless planetary exploration. The reality, though immersive, does have its fair share of limitations and barriers. While it doesn't affect the core gameplay, it's worth noting.

    Exceptional Side Quests and Characters

    Where this game truly shines is in its side quests and characters. The portrayal of characters and the narratives surrounding them are nothing short of exceptional. I've encountered a variety of companions, each with captivating backstories. Vladmir, I have yet to engage with, but the existing companions have already left a lasting impression.

    A Solid Addition to Bethesda's Lineup

    Overall, this game is shaping up to be one of the top titles in Bethesda's Xbox library. The delay in its release has clearly paid off in terms of refinement and polishing. In my playtime, I've encountered only three minor bugs, a testament to the developers' dedication.

    In conclusion, while there are performance issues and some deceptive advertising, Bethesda's latest title shows great promise, especially in its characters and side quests. With a few more patches, this could easily become a must-play for Xbox gamers. Stay tuned for the full review as I continue my journey through this captivating world.    … Expand
  25. CriticalGamesSj
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    pesar de que la mayoría de mundos están vacío hay muchísimos mundos con unas indefinidas de personas las cuales puedes mantener una conversación y hacer misiones secundarias con un transformado, además de que los compañeros con su propios pasados y gustos y misiones bien ejecutadas, lo único que agregaría sería más conversaciones en los compañeros y más compañeros ya que actualmente hay 4pesar de que la mayoría de mundos están vacío hay muchísimos mundos con unas indefinidas de personas las cuales puedes mantener una conversación y hacer misiones secundarias con un transformado, además de que los compañeros con su propios pasados y gustos y misiones bien ejecutadas, lo único que agregaría sería más conversaciones en los compañeros y más compañeros ya que actualmente hay 4
  26. KNEiDER
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    Nice RPG, nice story. Horrible performance, ship gameplay and loadscreens everywhere, even in a empty cave.
  27. 8chedder
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Starfield is an absolute gem in the world of gaming! With its breathtaking graphics, immersive storytelling, and vast open universe to explore, it’s a game that truly transports you to another world. From spacefaring adventures to uncovering mysteries among the stars, every moment is a thrilling journey. Bethesda has outdone themselves with this masterpiece, and I can’t wait to spendStarfield is an absolute gem in the world of gaming! With its breathtaking graphics, immersive storytelling, and vast open universe to explore, it’s a game that truly transports you to another world. From spacefaring adventures to uncovering mysteries among the stars, every moment is a thrilling journey. Bethesda has outdone themselves with this masterpiece, and I can’t wait to spend countless hours exploring the cosmos. Starfield is a must-play for any sci-fi and RPG enthusiast!… Expand
  28. Maxpas
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Fallout 4 much better than this!!! The biggest fail of the year. Sorry but game is very boring.
  29. gamerdad0o
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Lots of things to do in this game, it’s an absolute blast. I love Bethesda games and this is an instant classic for me. 10/10.
  30. Snyfox8
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    They missed the mark and somehow made it worst than Fallout 4. The exploration isn't there, there is no "going from A to B and seeing stuff in between". You just teleport to the next quest mark and that's it.
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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 75
  3. Negative: 0 out of 75
  1. Riot Pixels
    Jan 28, 2024
    76
    There's a lot of flaws in space in Starfield. But that does not prevent me from exploring our galaxy again and again.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    80
    I fell in love with Starfield. It's my cup of sci-fi and I can't wait to spend the next thirty, fifty, maybe seventy hours here. I enjoy the exploration, the shootouts, the art style, the ship building, and the diverse worlds. I gratefully acknowledge the good optimization and the absence of major bugs. But I can't overlook the flaws. There are bad animations, ugly faces and repetitive moments.[Issue#329]
  3. RPGamer
    Oct 23, 2023
    60
    In a year dominated by sequels to franchise favorites, there was a hope that Starfield would carve its own path to success. While the team at Bethesda should be commended for taking such a big swing, there’s no denying that the game doesn’t feel like a cohesive work. Maybe continued support and future sequels will make something more meaningful out of a work that is clearly deeply enamored with both science fiction and space exploration. Unforunately, this first launch has had far more mixed results than desired.
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