Starfield

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5711 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,635 out of 5711
  2. Mixed: 612 out of 5711
  3. Negative: 2,464 out of 5711
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  1. GamesPassage
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    Is it really too much to ask of a game set in space, for it to let the player actually travel through space?

    Truly disappointed.
  2. Melopahn
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    I am sure if you are a bethesda loving person this game will scratch the itch. It is the ultimate example of going for quantity over quality. Also weirdly upset with the lack of Jank, it added so much heart to the bethesda game and without it something is definitely missing.

    Generally just another Bethesda game but bigger and more chopped up with loading screens.
  3. itsjustfuture
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    fun and enjoyable. runs smooth even if i don’t have a great computer.

    i had super low expectations for this game, but it isn’t as bad as people say. worth it on game pass 100%.
  4. SaselGay
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Pero que porqueria de juego apesta mas que el coño de mi yegua me cago en el momento que me compre el juego dos veces por que no me dieron las claves para jugarlo ni Microsoft el cheque menseal por hablar bien se sus juegos venga a cascarla un saludo a poliwar_93
  5. exbenn
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Pretty good if you exclude performance issues. The Bethesda formula is still there so if you enjoy previous games chances are that you might enjoy this one.
  6. Bloubul1
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    The more I played the worse it got. I initially gave it an 8 out of 10, now I am down to 6 out of 10. It is just...empty. I think if they added more (intelligent) alien races to discover, vehicles like hover craft or dune buggies to explore planet surfaces, and flying in the atmosphere - the exploration part would have been much better. Also, why can't I swim under water? It is soThe more I played the worse it got. I initially gave it an 8 out of 10, now I am down to 6 out of 10. It is just...empty. I think if they added more (intelligent) alien races to discover, vehicles like hover craft or dune buggies to explore planet surfaces, and flying in the atmosphere - the exploration part would have been much better. Also, why can't I swim under water? It is so immersion breaking.… Expand
  7. xXEchoXxAssault
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    The game is pretty fun, for example the combat, ship customization and exploration are all pretty cool! But overall gets a bit shallow pretty quickly. I was also going to give it a 5/10 bc it's not BAD per say, but then remembered there's also politics such as pronouns in here... This is a game meant to distract us from reality, not drown us in your stupid political opinions BETHESDA! IThe game is pretty fun, for example the combat, ship customization and exploration are all pretty cool! But overall gets a bit shallow pretty quickly. I was also going to give it a 5/10 bc it's not BAD per say, but then remembered there's also politics such as pronouns in here... This is a game meant to distract us from reality, not drown us in your stupid political opinions BETHESDA! I also played this on PC and it does NOT run well despite what Todd Howard says. It's an unoptimized mess which Gamer's Nexus and Hardware Unboxed have both done an amazing job testing the performance of this game. I would strongly suggest you check them out if you haven't seen them to get a better idea of how poor the performance is… Expand
  8. bcg562
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    For the people that hate not being able to fly everywhere. I've spent 60 hours and if I had to fly from orbit to the surface or from planet to planet, or universe to universe, you'd have at least double play time just for travelling. No thanks.

    Can't wait for star wars mods!

    My only issue is AI is buggy.
  9. iNgen_
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Obligatory 10/10 to counter the 0/10 trolls. Game game is actually an 8 or 9 out of 10 but you gotta do what you gotta do.
  10. MajesticPeasant
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    It's a Bethesda game. It feels like Skyrim in space...is it perfect no ...am i having fun yes....ignore the hate pay for game pass and try it.
  11. Brujah753
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    a generic space game, with many technical deficiencies, bad graphics, boring and with nothing new to offer
  12. JohnMclane0
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Better game than the whole sony's playstation catalogue but that's so easy.
  13. Marijava
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Jogo imenso. Jogando você sente o carinho com que foi feito. A física, os planetas, as Quests, a imensidão e a solitude. Tudo isto faz deste jogo o melhor desta geração.
  14. Wunpleum
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Been playing for 4-5 hours of the game so far. The game started really slow. There is nothing exciting in the beginning 4-5 hours of the game. I think you must take a long time to enjoy it. But since I don't have that much of time, I shall drop this game for awhile and will be back again when I play it full.
  15. Sahrk
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    What a shame, really tried enjoying this game but it's impossible, a lot of the quests are just to fetch something, which ends up being 3 loading screens walk a bit and done. Bad performance in cities on a 3060ti, space might as well not have been part of the game, uninspired visuals, garbage scan system like release no man's sky, bland characters and story, the powers are not evenWhat a shame, really tried enjoying this game but it's impossible, a lot of the quests are just to fetch something, which ends up being 3 loading screens walk a bit and done. Bad performance in cities on a 3060ti, space might as well not have been part of the game, uninspired visuals, garbage scan system like release no man's sky, bland characters and story, the powers are not even remotely as cool as dragon shouts, no way to traverse terrain other than on foot/jet pack (no ground vehicles or atmospheric flight), TERRIBLE inventory system.

    Positives, gun play is cool, customizing ships is cool, fast loading screens.    … Expand
  16. LOLLPO
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    BUGTHESDA and bad optimisation , and texture graphisme 720P for Triple AAA 2023 ????
  17. love_hina__
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    No puedo creer la IA del juego sea tan malo, esaa caras de los NPC mas lo lento que es al empezar... Definitivamente a reembolsar el juego
  18. Jakee03
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    This game is so basic and boring. 23 hours in and I’m literally playing the most boring storyline and gameplay mechanics I have ever touched in my life. I got pc game pass just to play this and honestly I’m much more enjoying sniper elite 6 than this garbage. Not worth it.
  19. Caralhao
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Bethesda makes a game, Microsoft buys Bethesda, morons with a Playstation get sad and plan on twitter to review bomb the game, because they can't accept people, especially Xbox Users, are playing a videogame that isn't either an Ubisoft open world clone with more money spent (Horizon, SpiderMan) or an over the shoulder linear action adventure game (God of War, Last of Us, Uncharted etc).Bethesda makes a game, Microsoft buys Bethesda, morons with a Playstation get sad and plan on twitter to review bomb the game, because they can't accept people, especially Xbox Users, are playing a videogame that isn't either an Ubisoft open world clone with more money spent (Horizon, SpiderMan) or an over the shoulder linear action adventure game (God of War, Last of Us, Uncharted etc).

    If you'd like to play a videogame where you have fun, playing a Bethesda game is one of best bets, and Starfield is now the best Bethesda game (although Oblivion will always have a special place in my heart). If you prefer to have Sony spend millions in motion capture to hide the fact that the gameplay in most of their games, the only thing that should actually matter, is just not fun... fine, go play that, just leave the reviews alone.    … Expand
  20. McLovinYoMuffin
    Sep 7, 2023
    5
    starfield review

    I think the game is a solid 5.5/10. Sadly for me the game is a disappointment. - Continuously having the warp via multiple menu hops is incredibly immersion-breaking. - Menu/map system is very jarring. I want to play the game but I can’t stand having to use the menus as they are now. - Too many planets/moons that are simply bland. I wonder when the final tally is    starfield review

    I think the game is a solid 5.5/10.
    Sadly for me the game is a disappointment.

    - Continuously having the warp via multiple menu hops is incredibly immersion-breaking.
    - Menu/map system is very jarring. I want to play the game but I can’t stand having to use the menus as they are now.
    - Too many planets/moons that are simply bland. I wonder when the final tally is done, how many worlds actually had content via a quest or something interesting vs being a barren procedural generated landscape with random events.
    - Combat is bland, I think this is mainly due to how poor enemy/companion AI is. Some enemies are just damage sponges.
    - Ground level map is a complete failure.
    - The game actually feels like a lobby game, where you scroll up/down a column and select where you want to go. In fact if they got rid of all the star maps and had vertical columns that you scroll thru (with name + mob lvl) of the system. I would take that over what they have now.
    - None of the characters are really memorable too. They just feel soulless.
    - I can't emphasize enough just how much the "chores" take you out of the game, I almost wish the game came with a ipad app where I can manage my map/inventory thru that instead of the continuous map/menu hopping.

    Some pros...
    - I did enjoy the last 5 hours of the main story.
    - I'm sure other storylines are enjoyable, I tried to pursue them but gave up and just went for main story (due to fatigue from menu hopping)
    - Ship building is fun (combat is not)

    Overall the game is disappointing, "waiting for mods" should not excuse any failures of the game. My expectations at a base level I am immersed and the systems in the game are enjoyable. Unfortunately there are too many jarring elements that just hurt the experience.    … Expand
  21. sonystears
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Otro GOTY de Bethesda y ya van... Hay pocos estudios en la industria que hagan juegos tan inmersivos, variados y con tanto lore como Bethesda. Juégalo, no te arrepentirás. Tremendo vicio de juego.
  22. Renangts34
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Jogo fantástico! Um dos melhores desde Skyrim. Adorei cada canto do jogo foi muito bem detalhado.
  23. vertigoftk
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    I see the review bombing has started you fanboys need to get a life as for the game it's a great rpg (not a space exploration sim and was never meant to be) people set their own expectations on something that was not stated I however expected another great Bethesda rpg and got it my second playthrough will be straight space piracy
  24. mhseles
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Excelente game, combate espacial e combate com arma de fogo muito divertidos. Exploração maravilhosa e cheio de coisas pra se fazer.

    O único ponto negativo é a quantidade de loadings, mas são todos muito rápidos.
  25. Msmrls72
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Almost 2 days of playtime completed on PC & Xbox (cross save). I loved Fallout 3 and 4. However, Starfield is by far my most favorite Bethesda game. I’ve never played so much of a game and still felt pleasantly surprised that I’ve only scratched the surface. I can see myself playing Starfield for months, if not years. If you meet the game halfway, you’ll have an amazing time. Enjoy! PS:Almost 2 days of playtime completed on PC & Xbox (cross save). I loved Fallout 3 and 4. However, Starfield is by far my most favorite Bethesda game. I’ve never played so much of a game and still felt pleasantly surprised that I’ve only scratched the surface. I can see myself playing Starfield for months, if not years. If you meet the game halfway, you’ll have an amazing time. Enjoy! PS: you and I both know this low of user score (as of 09/08/23) is simply unwarranted review bombing either from anti-Xbox fanboys and/or the anti-BGS crowd. What a shame lol… Expand
  26. Vrzd
    Sep 7, 2023
    3
    Bethesda doesn't care about their customers! It's a very poorly optimized game and Todd Howard says the problem is my PC? Come on, stop, you're only lying to yourself.
  27. Johncopi89
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    En un juego exelente que te sumerge en el mundo espacial, las guerras y los tiempos de carga son acordes al juego, me gustó y llevo más de 38 horas de juego y no paro.
  28. Zaherh256
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is one of the best games I have played. Just give it some time and it will give you a lot… Expand
  29. Dagevilight
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Beautiful game, it's gigantic and full of possibilities. Make yourself a favour and play this game. You won't regret it!
  30. Pecone
    Sep 7, 2023
    5
    Where do I begin? I was so excited when I saw the last gameplay presentation and I thought, finally! It's a good space exploration RPG! Boy, was I wrong.

    After spending about 20 hrs with this trash, I gotta say, this is the worst game I have played in a while. Boring fetch quests that don't make any sense. Time consuming boring tasks for the sake of extending the boring, uninspired,    Where do I begin? I was so excited when I saw the last gameplay presentation and I thought, finally! It's a good space exploration RPG! Boy, was I wrong.

    After spending about 20 hrs with this trash, I gotta say, this is the worst game I have played in a while.
    Boring fetch quests that don't make any sense. Time consuming boring tasks for the sake of extending the boring, uninspired, empty gameplay. Did I mention that there are no vehicles while exploring planets!???!?!?!? That’s right, we don’t have the technology to have a vehicle to move around and explore when landing on a different planet. Insane! You have run on foot, your O2 runs out in 30 sec and you have to walk everywhere, it is beyond dumb! You walk for 10-15 min until you see something or find something useful. Major waste of time, just to inflate their gameplay numbers.

    Horrible NPCs and enemy/friendly AI.
    NPCs would get stuck in the environment all the time. They would float and clip through the floors or ceilings. Glitches, bugs and crashes all the time. Missing basic PC features, such as HDR support, FOV slider, Texture quality setting. Outdated graphics/animations.

    The lighting appears to be broken in most closed spaces, especially the ones underground. It will get dark, almost gray/tan and then when you move a bit it will get very bright. It is definitely broken.

    And there is the matter of the loading screens, oh boy. Pretty much every door you open will result in a loading screen. I am not joking. Let me tell you, you open a lot of doors in this game and pretty much every single one would trigger a loading screen.

    The sound design appears to be pretty good, but that's about it.

    The game was misrepresented in a huge way. They basically lied to us when they said you can go anywhere, explore everything...that's not true at all. You only have a set of points where you can jump with your ship, and for planet exploration, they are empty worlds with 5 randomly created creatures here and there...all buildings you encounter are all copy/paste the same design, no deviation whatsoever. Horrible.
    On top of everything the game will constantly CTD, with no errors. This game took them how many years to make???? What a joke.

    There is literally nothing of substance here. Boring, uninspired quests, ugly characters, horrible face animations, bad PC performance...and I can go on and on.

    Bottom Line, don’t buy this game! It isn’t worth your time or money. If you get on gamepass, I would say try it and see if this is your cup of tea. But as it stands, it has a lot of issues, horrible bugs/glitches, bad performance, boring, time consuming, unfun gameplay, fetch quests that don’t make any sense, except to waste your time.    … Expand
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#30 Best PC Game of 2023
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#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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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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