Starfield

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  1. chellicklida
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    0 for your words Tod, for a stone-faced lie! No, SHE IS NOT OPTIMIZED, SHE IS TERRIBLE IN THIS PLAN
  2. vnetrebyak
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    Main problems with Starfield for me:

    1. Planets are just small and limited generated maps. 2. Dialogue system is not interesting, just waste of time. 3. NPCs are moving very slow, you can do at least 40 circles around them when they walk to the next trigger of mission. 4. Characters look like they came from animated series. 5. Travel in space is just 2 layers - planet and space near    Main problems with Starfield for me:

    1. Planets are just small and limited generated maps.
    2. Dialogue system is not interesting, just waste of time.
    3. NPCs are moving very slow, you can do at least 40 circles around them when they walk to the next trigger of mission.
    4. Characters look like they came from animated series.
    5. Travel in space is just 2 layers - planet and space near planet. If you want to move to another planet - press map, select planet, watch cutscene and you will be in space near planet.
    6. Graphics are not looking like 2023 next gen game. You can compare it to Star Wars Battlefront(2015) and see how game studios are not moving forward.    … Expand
  3. TroyK123
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Games are meant to be about fun, and that's exactly what starfield accomplishes. Starfield is the culmination of everything that bethesda's learned from creating roleplaying games. Want to play as a space pirate? A bounty hunter? A smugler? A spy? A ship builder and salesman? A xenobiologist?A botanist? You can do any of these things.

    The roleplaying in starfield is not just limited to    Games are meant to be about fun, and that's exactly what starfield accomplishes. Starfield is the culmination of everything that bethesda's learned from creating roleplaying games. Want to play as a space pirate? A bounty hunter? A smugler? A spy? A ship builder and salesman? A xenobiologist?A botanist? You can do any of these things.

    The roleplaying in starfield is not just limited to the role that your character plays within the story, the game allows you to truly be a person within a world. Baldurs gate 3 was a tremendous acheivement, but leaving the beat and path and being an employee of the world is not possible, in starfield all of it is possible. A game is not defined by individual design choices, it is defined by the sum of it's parts.

    I dont care what the marketing was for the game or about features that people think every space should have. I care that I keep wanting to come back to a universe that is addictive and beautiful. No game is perfect but this one is almost perfect for me.    … Expand
  4. boringcactus47
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Game is great, its like a fallout 4 in the gameplay but graphics are alot better and depth is alot better
  5. Osee-Christ
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Le jeu est top rien à dire..
    Une vague de personnes n'ayant même pas jouer 5h se permettent de dire du n'importe quoi .

    60h de jeux, je peux dire que le jeux est mixte de
    - Blacklist
    - Investigation
    - Exploration
    Avec de l'humour mdr..

    Bien joué Bethesda..
    J'y joue à fond et je me sens dans un monde..
  6. Davidrd
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    It's an well polished game that allows to do things that were not possible in the gaming world the same things that Rockstar games tried to approach but it seems Bethesda really went deep into these interactive gaming features without mentioning how amazing it is to notice the NPCs improving each time you play the game I mean space exploration never have been better ,nice job xbox & bathesda.
  7. KWAK98
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    My favorite type of games are the ones that drop you into an interesting universe and say, “Go. Do anything and everything you can think of. React to this world and it’ll react to you.” That is why, for a long time, Skyrim has been my favorite game ever made. That is also why Starfield has been a fantastic experience, and a game I will continue playing for a very, very long time.

    Bethesda    My favorite type of games are the ones that drop you into an interesting universe and say, “Go. Do anything and everything you can think of. React to this world and it’ll react to you.” That is why, for a long time, Skyrim has been my favorite game ever made. That is also why Starfield has been a fantastic experience, and a game I will continue playing for a very, very long time.

    Bethesda has created amazing worlds for people to immerse themselves in; and Starfield is no exception. The visuals and animations are much improved from Fallout 4, with more dynamic facial expression and hand movements. The textures and lighting are beautiful here as well, with a really unique vibe. I can go and do so many different and wide-ranging things, live in a dream home, build my own custom spaceship, marry a character I’ve gone on interesting adventures with, build an outpost on a random moon, say hi to my parents, and join the military. You are absolutely getting your money’s worth.    … Expand
  8. pallinarozza
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    82% positive reviews on steam, 4.9 metacritic.
    Spot the Sony fanboys who can't own the game:
  9. pavlada
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    did not deliver on the hype. It feels outdated, easy solutions used. Enemies don't feel exciting, and I feel the space is the backdrop, not the world. Incredible disappointed because I was looking forward to this game a lot
  10. darkmemes
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Empty and soulless. Fallout 4 was bad, but this takes the cake.
    Loading screen simulator, unmitigated bugfest. pointless ship combat, pointless shipbuilding. Pointless walks between points of disinterests on empty planets. Floaty and bulletspongy combat with an AI so poor that you'll puke all over yourself. Terrible plot, with bad characters with even more dysgenic faces. What's not to love?
  11. Queruba
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Os fanboys passando pano para o jogo só porque é da Bethesda, a nota deveria ser entre 5 e 7, os cara tão dando 10, ninguém merece! Por causa disso, nota zero!
  12. Luis3487
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Más allá de que sea un soldado de Playstation, este juego se merece CERO, las exclusividades hacen mal.
  13. jh238800
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    It's not a space game. It's not even open world. It's just **** I'm going to play No Man's sky.
  14. Hockeydef
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Save your money, if you have gamepass give it a go if you want something to put you to sleep. Basically what you are given is a half finished game with broken and false promises.
  15. JimmieD
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    Save money, save time, don't play this fraud of a game. Not even worse the Game Pass sub. It's ridiculous. Boring quests, outdated graphics and nothing much to "explore", as proclaimed by Mr. Howards. How did this take seven years of development? I mean, HOW!!?!?
  16. Nadaenconcreto
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I bought it cause it was going to be the "definitive space exploration experience" but it turned out to be a bunch of empty maps joint together by a fast travel menu… Expand
  17. Elcalvomaldito
    Sep 7, 2023
    3
    Claramente el juego sufre de Bugs, las caras se ven terribles por el motor gráfico antiguo, no se cumplió la exploración libre que se prometió, la IA es un desastre, terrible este juego, un 3 es más que generoso.
  18. Harbridge
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    I had such high hope for this. As someone who grew up on Bethesda rpg’s I am utterly disappointed. Slow game, last gen graphics and countless loading screens. After putting in 12 hours, I can safely say that it’s not for me.
  19. Private_kcorpse
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    Title: Starfield: A Galactic Disappointment

    Introduction: Starfield, the highly anticipated space exploration game, promised to take gamers on a journey through captivating worlds and thrilling adventures. Unfortunately, it falls comically short of those lofty promises. As a fan of the genre, I couldn't help but feel immensely disappointed by the lackluster execution and numerous flaws    Title: Starfield: A Galactic Disappointment

    Introduction:
    Starfield, the highly anticipated space exploration game, promised to take gamers on a journey through captivating worlds and thrilling adventures. Unfortunately, it falls comically short of those lofty promises. As a fan of the genre, I couldn't help but feel immensely disappointed by the lackluster execution and numerous flaws that plague this game.

    Lack of Innovation:
    From the moment I launched Starfield, I was struck by its underwhelming lack of innovation. The game fails to introduce any groundbreaking mechanics or unique elements that could make it stand out in an overcrowded genre. It feels like nothing more than a rehashed version of countless other space-themed games, lacking creativity and originality.

    Bland World Design:
    One of the most glaring weaknesses of Starfield lies in its bland and uninspiring world design. In a game that revolves around exploration, it is disheartening to find that the planets you encounter feel lifeless and devoid of any character or charm. The planets lack diversity, with repetitive landscapes and a limited range of creatures, making the exploration aspect feel monotonous and uninspired.

    Poor Character Development:
    Despite the potential for intriguing space-faring stories, Starfield falls short when it comes to character development. The main characters lack depth and fail to evoke any emotional connection, leaving the player feeling detached from their journey. The dialogue options are shallow and unengaging, making interactions with NPCs feel like nothing more than going through the motions.

    Technical Issues:
    Starfield's release was plagued by technical issues that hindered the gameplay experience. From frequent crashes and glitches to frame rate drops and clunky controls, the game seems like it was rushed out without proper optimization. These technical flaws further disrupt any attempt to immerse oneself in the game, leading to frustration and a sense of wasted potential.

    Tedious Gameplay Mechanics:
    The gameplay in Starfield is a repetitive cycle of completing tedious tasks and engaging in lackluster combat encounters. Whether it's hunting for resources or engaging in space battles, the mechanics feel shallow and lack any real challenge or excitement. The lack of variety and complexity in these gameplay elements ultimately makes Starfield a monotonous and unengaging experience.

    Conclusion:
    Starfield fails to live up to the vast expectations placed upon it as a highly anticipated space exploration game. With its lack of innovation, uninspired world design, poor character development, technical issues, and tedious gameplay mechanics, it falls far short of being an enjoyable and memorable gaming experience. It pains me to say that Starfield feels like a missed opportunity and a forgettable addition to the genre.    … Expand
  20. jelqcloaca
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have put plenty of time into this game, because that's what everyone giving glowing reviews to this game says is needed. "You get out what you put in." is what Todd Howard says about the game.

    Well, after close to 100 hours between the paid early access and retail release, I've realized that I don't want to put anything else in. In fact, it feels like I've put in thousands of hours into this game, because, essentially, I have. It's the 400+ hours in Morrowind and Skyrim. It's the 500+ hours in Fallout 3, 4, and New Vegas. The point is, this is just more of the same BSG formula with a different coat of paint.

    Starfield was 25 years in the making, and you can tell. The same features from 2002's Morrowind are there, except, strangely enough, a map. The same melee attack animations, complete with the lack of any feeling of impact. Skyrim is there in the form of your Starborn powers, aka: shouts. The gunplay feels like it was ripped straight from Fallout 4 and tightened up a bit while they removed VATS.
    The visuals in the game range from gorgeous to downright terrifying. For every beautiful space backdrop or amazing planet, there are ghoulish (and not the Fallout style) NPC faces and planets devoid of anything apart from the occasional drab building.
    That said, there is definitely plenty to do in the game. Trading, hauling, space battles, piracy, outpost building, the game lets you play it however you want to. The problem is, none of the options feel very fleshed out. The skill tree is vast and has options that theoretically help you in your endeavors, whatever they may be. However, none of the points I invested seemed to make much of a difference. I failed more contraband scans at higher levels of Deception than I did with a single point invested, which seems odd since the skill is supposed to decrease the effectiveness of the scans.

    Ship building started off fun, but once you encounter any errors, the fun disappears. Locking parts behind arbitrary skill requirements is fine for an MMO like EVE Online (which is also a two decade old game), but in a single player RPG it doesn't make as much sense. Especially when things like legendary weapons are able to be used at low levels and not get replaced 20+ levels later.

    This brings us to one of the main drivers of an RPG, even an open world one like BGS's. The story. It's uninspired. It's poorly written. The illusion of choice that conversations give is meaningless. The whole hook of a multiverse shows how long ago the story was conceived, because the idea is played out at this point. The ending feels like it was written by a fanfic.com writer in 2015, and really only serves as a reason for you to play NG+. This left me feeling unsatisfied, as all of my actions were immediately rendered meaningless, my time spent getting to know the flat, boring characters wasted. Much like my time playing this game.

    I expected more, given the hype around this game. I didn't expect simply more of the same. I probably would have loved this game had it come out around the same time Fallout 4 did, because it's on par with that. Unfortunately, Fallout 4 is probably my least favorite BGS game, for many of the same reasons.

    TL;DR - Starfield is a great game for 2014, or for people who want more of the same Bethesda Game Studio formula. For 2023, it's not up to par.    … Expand
  21. ElonTusk01
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    dead game, pirated the **** game, got bored 10minutes of playing the dead game.
  22. Belga_99
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    تجريه رائعة ومثيره وتجسيد رائع للفضاء مع قصه متقنه ومهام جانبيه اقل مايقال عنهم مهام خرافيه تصميم المراحل متقن تمثيل صوتي اسطوري لعبه متكامله من كل نواحي ماعدا شاشات التحميل الكثيره غير ذلك لعبه مثاليه وسوف تلعب وتستمر للعب لسنوات وسنوات مثل skyrim اكثر لعبه استمتعت بها هذه السنه تحفة رائعة من توحف بيثسدا وتود هاورد
    10/10    تجريه رائعة ومثيره وتجسيد رائع للفضاء مع قصه متقنه ومهام جانبيه اقل مايقال عنهم مهام خرافيه تصميم المراحل متقن تمثيل صوتي اسطوري لعبه متكامله من كل نواحي ماعدا شاشات التحميل الكثيره غير ذلك لعبه مثاليه وسوف تلعب وتستمر للعب لسنوات وسنوات مثل skyrim اكثر لعبه استمتعت بها هذه السنه تحفة رائعة من توحف بيثسدا وتود هاورد
    10/10
  23. Demasteroc
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Todd nos vuelve a mentir y encima dice que el juego no tiene problemas de optimización que mejoremos el PC. ¿estamos tontos o que? entre otro muchos bug, IA de vergüenza. planetas vacíos, pantallas de cargas cada dos por tres para viajar de un lado a otro. Un juego que utiliza motor grafico mas antiguo que mi abuela. Bethesda se acabo. Le doy un cero por hacer ilusión de algo grandioso.Todd nos vuelve a mentir y encima dice que el juego no tiene problemas de optimización que mejoremos el PC. ¿estamos tontos o que? entre otro muchos bug, IA de vergüenza. planetas vacíos, pantallas de cargas cada dos por tres para viajar de un lado a otro. Un juego que utiliza motor grafico mas antiguo que mi abuela. Bethesda se acabo. Le doy un cero por hacer ilusión de algo grandioso. Resultando ser una absoluta mentira. Es una skin/mod de Fallouit 4 a 70 €. DE VERGUENZA… Expand
  24. soomin
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Vedas has terrible technology. What have you been doing for eight years
    I can't get my head around the disappointment
    Xbox is ruined
  25. protivogass
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    the game is not about space
    not about space travel
    not about space adventures
    not about role play
    they are just procedurally generated fields
    it should have been called "field" without stars
  26. Barny
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Update: I don't own any console from microsoft or sony, and am just a PC player with several hundred hours of Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout 3, Fallount NV and Fallout 4. Loved these games, lived without problem with the bugs but I can't live in a glorified maze of multiple rooms filled with minimaps, which this game is.

    For instance, there is no minimap and only fast-travel for a good    Update: I don't own any console from microsoft or sony, and am just a PC player with several hundred hours of Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout 3, Fallount NV and Fallout 4. Loved these games, lived without problem with the bugs but I can't live in a glorified maze of multiple rooms filled with minimaps, which this game is.

    For instance, there is no minimap and only fast-travel for a good reason: the core design of the game cannot allow it.
    As the Creation Engine 2 is going to be used for TES6, I'll pass from now on on all Bethesda games and I doubt that mods will fix anything (I play the vanilla versions anyway).

    Not only the developers and more precisely Todd Howard, are outdated and live in the shadow of their former glory, but their main working tool is working on outdated paradigms, concepts and algorithms.

    The reason why this game has such high hardware requirements exceeding those of CP2077 to run barely decently is that at its core, it's pushing the antiquated algorithms of an antiquated game engine to a level it was not designed to handle.

    I am glad that some are happy enjoying this game, but in the same time, I think they are quite foolish trying to convince the world his is the 8th wonder of the world of gaming. It is simply not that.
    End of Update.

    I'm glad I got a refund for this product. It's using the update of an antiquated game engine, which results in severe limitations breaking immersion. The game is simply not fun, not as advertised and it doesn't even meet basic standards for the underlying concepts like O2/CO2 to measure exertion.

    It's like a rehash of previous failures, but magnified.

    The reason why insane hardware requirements are necessary to achieve decent performance (and I didn't have any issue with my rig) is the outdated game engine. This game engine is designed exclusively to function as an update of the previous one used in 2006 products, so everything is built around its limitations: that's why we have loading screens for the pseudo open world which is in fact a series of minimaps, etc.

    Again, thanks to Steam for honoring the refund policy and Shame on Bethesda for their broken promises. As for the corporate shills reviewing the game, I'll believe them when they release the gameplay session they use to build their review as it's literally impossible to explain rationally the disconnect between customer reviews and the journalists.

    I have bought the game, gave it a fair chance but it's real garbage, it' worth 0. Even if the score is decent and the aesthetics are better than previous productions, and to date there is no microtransactions.    … Expand
  27. goliat33
    Sep 7, 2023
    3
    There is NOTHING groundbreaking in this game there are few good things in it but nothing that was not already done before and it was done so much better even in games that are 10+ years old....Loading screens are everywhere and sure they are short but they are still very annoying ,space flight feels very arcadish and atmospheric flight is non-existent so game is basically souless FPS &There is NOTHING groundbreaking in this game there are few good things in it but nothing that was not already done before and it was done so much better even in games that are 10+ years old....Loading screens are everywhere and sure they are short but they are still very annoying ,space flight feels very arcadish and atmospheric flight is non-existent so game is basically souless FPS & Loot collector with the very weak story line that could not be less immersive.....… Expand
  28. Grahf212
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    Already got about 30 hours on it because I have no life. Have done main quest and side stuff. Didn't pirate it, paid the full amount for early access. And I'll tell you straight up it's a massive disappointment. First of all it just feels too similar to Fallout 4 and 76. You can immediately tell it's essentially the same game with a new setting. Shooting feels better but enemies areAlready got about 30 hours on it because I have no life. Have done main quest and side stuff. Didn't pirate it, paid the full amount for early access. And I'll tell you straight up it's a massive disappointment. First of all it just feels too similar to Fallout 4 and 76. You can immediately tell it's essentially the same game with a new setting. Shooting feels better but enemies are incredibly easy. They barely react. "Exploration" is almost nonexistent. It's not open world. You just load from instance to instance over and over. Story is incredibly overhyped and boring. It doesn't really evolve as you play. Overall the whole game is boring. I've never felt so aimless in a Beth game before. You honestly just stop giving a **** because it's this drab back and forth with nothing of consequence. Character creator is good imo, builds are **** The stuff you pick doesn't feel impactful in general gameplay at all. Space flight is absolute **** You can't really explore space at all. The dialogue is the standard quippy modern fair. NPCs look awful as usual. Many locations are empty "mobs spawn here" zones with nothing much else. It's just a very bland game.

    Starfield really does feel like Fallout 4 in "space" but it's just far more empty, generic and boring. There's nothing new here. I'll keep playing but overall I'm very let down because the game just isn't what they pretended it to be. It could literally be a Fallout 4 mod. Iam having buyers remorse, awful game.    … Expand
  29. Bodom
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    This game is the definition of rehased, lazy, soulless content. It's nothing but a mashup of FPS with "pretty" graphics and empty promises. This is not an RPG. I fear the worst for the Elder Scrolls 6 if this is the new standard for Bethesda games.
  30. m1c4d0
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    This game is bad in every way - poor graphics and animations, boring storyline and side quests, no sense of space and terrible optimization. I don't recommend playing it even for free.
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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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