Starfield

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  1. Danixboxeer
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    El juego presenta una IA muy mediocre, un motor gráfico muy antiguo y unas expresiones faciales que no son de un juego del 2023; la exploración es inexistente y se queda a mitad de camino de todo lo prometido
  2. elshman
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Awesome game. New massive Bethesda world that continues the open world saga
  3. kirillburton
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    A game that could only be made by Bethesda Game Studios. It’s like a good book that keeps on giving. First you’re struggling a bit with reading a couple of first chapters, but then you can’t even see the pages — you’re completely taken by it and your imagination is in full adventure mode.
    Faction, companion quests are just peak Bethesda. And the main story is maybe the best BGS have ever    A game that could only be made by Bethesda Game Studios. It’s like a good book that keeps on giving. First you’re struggling a bit with reading a couple of first chapters, but then you can’t even see the pages — you’re completely taken by it and your imagination is in full adventure mode.
    Faction, companion quests are just peak Bethesda. And the main story is maybe the best BGS have ever done.

    Of course it’s a package deal, so both strengths and quirks are there. But it’s a bespoke game, one of a kind.    … Expand
  4. 4Aventro4
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    i love open world rpg's, in fact it's my favourite genre, that's why i was so hyped for starfield. I was even considering pre-ordering. Thank Jesus that i haven't spend any dollar on this game. Overpromised, outdated and boring game. Also a loading screen simulator. Anyways, glad that i bought Baldurs Gate 3 instead of this garbage
  5. Deanut
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    great mission options, nice roleplaying, not a next generation game, INSANE modeling and texture, good side quest, very good artistic direction, too many load screens, excellent music, sometimes feels like a movie, top 1 rpg of Bethesda
  6. KyleHog
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    Bethesda became a dubious company long time ago, and Todd is a notorious clown. I don't know how anyone takes that man seriously anymore. Only a clown can release a game without any optimization whatsoever, a game for which you need a NASA computer to run it, and then say that the problem is with the players' PCs.

    Bethesda used the ancient Creation Engine to make Starfield with tons of    Bethesda became a dubious company long time ago, and Todd is a notorious clown. I don't know how anyone takes that man seriously anymore. Only a clown can release a game without any optimization whatsoever, a game for which you need a NASA computer to run it, and then say that the problem is with the players' PCs.

    Bethesda used the ancient Creation Engine to make Starfield with tons of loading screens and "invisible walls", not even an open world game. Visually, Starfield looks like some game from 10 years ago, but demands super expensive, almost futuristic hardware. It's a total technical fiasco.

    On the creative side, Starfield is completely devoid of any originality and likability. The writings and dialogues in Starfield are so bad it's unbelievable. The main story is as if it was written by someone who is 7-8 years old. Constellation NPCs are very annoying, lifeless, they even criticize the player if he does something "bad". You feel like you are playing a game with some old aunt who constantly criticizes you if you are not a "good boy". All that false moralizing is a total joke.

    The atmosphere in Starfield is generic, soulless, as if the game was created by robots. Big cities are also mostly without any originality and interest. In Neon City, which is supposed to represent the city of vice, you won't find a single half-naked woman. Everything is made generically, strictly controlled, paying extremely close attention to "political correctness", not to "offend" anyone,

    There is no atmosphere, no good story, no interesting characters, nothing... Emptiness, boredom, tons and tons of tiring, long dialogue without any meaning whatsoever.

    This game may be playable in certain segments, but overall this game is just bad..    … Expand
  7. Qswyk
    Sep 7, 2023
    3
    If it weren't a Bethesda game, it would be the biggest disappointment of the year, but people are judging it in comparison to the company and Skyrim.

    The graphics are appalling; it looks worse than games that came out over a decade ago. Sometimes the textures look good, but other times they pixelate, making it look worse than Far Cry from 2004. The optimization is tragic; I've never    If it weren't a Bethesda game, it would be the biggest disappointment of the year, but people are judging it in comparison to the company and Skyrim.

    The graphics are appalling; it looks worse than games that came out over a decade ago. Sometimes the textures look good, but other times they pixelate, making it look worse than Far Cry from 2004.

    The optimization is tragic; I've never seen a game perform so poorly. Sometimes I get 10 fps, sometimes 40, it's random. It doesn't matter whether it's in the city or the wilderness.

    Loading screens are everywhere:

    Enter a building / loading screen
    Board a ship / loading screen
    Change floors in a building or ship / loading screen
    Travel to another planet / 3 loading screens
    There's no space exploration; discovering other planets and star systems involves teleporting by clicking the 'x' button and watching a loading screen. The space itself is only used for short battles.

    The AI of enemies is terrible, and the combat isn't challenging. The Witcher 2, which came out in 2011, has better facial animations and character looks and costs only 2 euros.

    I won't even get into the list of bugs and glitches, texture loading issues, etc.    … Expand
  8. Justirien
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    If Mass Effect Andromeda and Cyberpunk release version had a child.. Starfield is that.. My face is tired KEKW

    Anyone rating this game high are just pure Bethesda and Todd fanboys. When he claims that ppl with latest GPU and CPU have to upgrade because this "next gen" game with 2012 graphics cant run properly because of lack of optimization and modders have to fix on day 1 is just    If Mass Effect Andromeda and Cyberpunk release version had a child.. Starfield is that.. My face is tired KEKW

    Anyone rating this game high are just pure Bethesda and Todd fanboys. When he claims that ppl with latest GPU and CPU have to upgrade because this "next gen" game with 2012 graphics cant run properly because of lack of optimization and modders have to fix on day 1 is just something on another level..

    Enjoy giving him money and set the usual standard to this level so other game developers can follow too.. why bother optimize your game and make proper animations and polish the game when your fanbase gonna buy no matter what sheet you push down their throat.. You guys just pathetic..    … Expand
  9. Fu3kEA
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    Don't let the positive steam reviews trick you. Todd pulled off a masterstroke by doing the play early before release. All users who refunded the game prior to the official launch on steam are not allowed to leave a review and there was allot of people who refunded myself included.

    As soon I got into space and wasted 10 mins flying towards a planet only to then figure out I have to open    Don't let the positive steam reviews trick you. Todd pulled off a masterstroke by doing the play early before release. All users who refunded the game prior to the official launch on steam are not allowed to leave a review and there was allot of people who refunded myself included.

    As soon I got into space and wasted 10 mins flying towards a planet only to then figure out I have to open the menu and fast travel to the planet. I'm then granted with a loading screen. Then at the planet I can't manually land on it. I need to then open the menu again and fast travel again. I'm then in another loaidng screen. I refunded at this point because the game was not advertised and promoted in this way.

    The space exploration is a scam. Todd is like a character in one of his own games that has maxed out charisma. He gets on that stage and promises a game that just doesn't work. Starfield is just another fallout 76.

    Also forced participation into using pronouns is laughable. Nobody should be forced to take part in someone elses mental health issues. Pronouns are a weaponised social ideology used by people to make them feel special. They will tell you "it's not a big deal " But as soon as you don't want to participate in it you will be abused and attacked.. but it's not a big deal right ?    … Expand
  10. Grifth
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    It is an awful game. Full of bugs.
    I expected way more than this piece of crap.
    I refunded the game, it is waste of money and waste of time. I can't believe this game took 25 years to make and this what we get. Everyone who gives this a 10 or say it's goty, is absolutely deluded and in denial that this game that many people were waiting for ended up being a huge let down and a    It is an awful game. Full of bugs.
    I expected way more than this piece of crap.
    I refunded the game, it is waste of money and waste of time.
    I can't believe this game took 25 years to make and this what we get.
    Everyone who gives this a 10 or say it's goty, is absolutely deluded and in denial that this game that many people were waiting for ended up being a huge let down and a disappointment. The only reward that this game will get is the "disappointment of the year".    … Expand
  11. Gatofrai
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Starfield prometiendo ser un juego ambisioso y interesante donde no faltaria cualquier detalle la salvacion de los xboxers el juego esta vacio su rendimiento es horrible la navegacion en la nave es rompeconsolas es lo peor hay bugs horribles la barra de vida de los enemigos estorba y no tiene logica el juego
  12. root-beard
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Tons to do. Fun gunplay, ship combat, customization. I'll be on this for a long time :)
  13. Rotili
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Bad game, dead company
    Bad Ai,bad openworld, bad story, bad optimization just bad game, not worth to pay
  14. TandarenZ
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    Graphics are not that good. Performance optimization is poor. Bugs all over the place. NPCs feel empty and bland. Most of the animations (face expressions, talking etc.) are either bugged or super simple and boring. Absolutely overhyped and overselled. Generic, boring and repetitive storyline. Nothing innovative. Loading screen simulator (no real sense of travel and environmentGraphics are not that good. Performance optimization is poor. Bugs all over the place. NPCs feel empty and bland. Most of the animations (face expressions, talking etc.) are either bugged or super simple and boring. Absolutely overhyped and overselled. Generic, boring and repetitive storyline. Nothing innovative. Loading screen simulator (no real sense of travel and environment interaction). Customization is goodish if we exclude some of the skills not working (bugged). The persuasion mechanic is very weird, sometimes you succeed with 1 answer (which feels very unnatural and immersion-breaking) other times its more smooth and progressive. Repetitive zones, NPCs and models. The price tag should be 30-40$ at most! Buy only if you are a giga big fan of the genre or just don't care about spending extra (or if they update/patch all the bugs and fix some stuff without asking for more money).… Expand
  15. celontombi
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    I am currently 33 Hours in and Starfield by far surpassed my expectations. I am new to Bethesda Games and i can see that i enjoy the RPG Mechanics, the side story and most of all the freedom you get all over the game. You can pretty much do whatever you want, i havent felt that freedom on any other game before. Starfied for me is a combination of Bethesda bests and Mass Effect. Mass EffectI am currently 33 Hours in and Starfield by far surpassed my expectations. I am new to Bethesda Games and i can see that i enjoy the RPG Mechanics, the side story and most of all the freedom you get all over the game. You can pretty much do whatever you want, i havent felt that freedom on any other game before. Starfied for me is a combination of Bethesda bests and Mass Effect. Mass Effect is my favorite second game of all time and Starfield brings so much Mass Effect Vibes. Yes the Game is not perfect, no game is ever perfect, a 10/10 is not a perfect score by any means. My favorite game of all time is The Witcher 3, that game is a masterpiece and that game was not perfect, actually it launched with more issues than starfield. Please Enjoy this Amazing Game.… Expand
  16. Ham0she
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    It's one of the best RPG's that i ever played, the story is appealing at the beginning and deep at the ending, as of the early access i faced only 2 bugs trough my 40h gameplay wich us very impressive for a big game like Starfield especially from Bethesda.
  17. Tornatin
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This game I waited years for… the moment the title was shown to me, I was instantly interested. Knowing Bethesda I knew this single player experience would have to be a great game. As I loved ESV: Skyrim & Fallout 4. Obviously no single game can be perfect without bugs lack of details here and there. I’ve played many games on all platforms and I’ve enjoyed many of them. Some I can say wereThis game I waited years for… the moment the title was shown to me, I was instantly interested. Knowing Bethesda I knew this single player experience would have to be a great game. As I loved ESV: Skyrim & Fallout 4. Obviously no single game can be perfect without bugs lack of details here and there. I’ve played many games on all platforms and I’ve enjoyed many of them. Some I can say were 1s and others I can say were 10s. Well what is a 1 and what is a 10? Well a 1 is a game that falls apart before you even can get to playing and a 10 is a game that exceeds your initial expectations and calls you to not only play more but to ask for another game. Starfield not only fulfills the criteria of a 10 but it also speaks to Bethesda fans. For those that want to hate on this game due to its exclusivity and review bomb it, that absolutely proves it’s glory as a 10. This is not to appeal to console warmongerers but to appeal to rationality if a game is so good the enemy must strike at it to save face it must be good. I would like to see some of that level of game from Sony, I’m sure they will too. But as a PC player formerly Plastation>Xbox This game proved to me a Bethesda fan that they were curating a game for me to play and enjoy and kept in a little cute Bethesda bugginess as all their games have. Overall this game exceeeded my expectations in the following categories: Combat, Story, Size, Difficulty, Dialogue, Leveling, Ship Building, Outpost Building, and Visuals. There’s much more but there’s only so many things one can think of before the game shows it to you. Todd Howard, you did it again, you sweet little lied me to a happy space adventure… - Lvl 26: 61 hrs played.… Expand
  18. ienjoystarfield
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    Played for 7 hours. Hated it. Refunded it.

    Spent the whole next day rethinking my decision. Rebought it, played non-stop and now I'm on new game +.

    Love it now.
  19. Trawz
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    To me this is a 10/10 and it isn't even close, I haven't had this fun since Skyrim.
    Every night I have to force myself to stop playing because if I dont I can stay up until the sun comes up. Its everything I hoped Starfield to be and more! Skyrim in space!
  20. EntropyAsunder
    Sep 7, 2023
    3
    Horrible performance unbeffiting the level of fidelity. Frames per second dropping as low as 40 @1440p Native Ultra Custom on R9 5900x, RTX 4070ti, 32 GB 3600mhz, 4.0 nvme.
  21. octavio9052
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, it takes a while to introduce the many different systems and even a bit longer for you to get used to the UI. But once it clicks it becomes the best bethesda game to date.
  22. Crazycanuck
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Game is a slow Start but once you start to dig in and figure out the mechanics the game opens right up. The MSQ so far ( about 24 hours in) is really interesting. There are an insane amount of side quests, faction quests and just random stuff little things to do. The planet exploration is fun. Some planets have little more but some resources and others have installations. Keep eyes openGame is a slow Start but once you start to dig in and figure out the mechanics the game opens right up. The MSQ so far ( about 24 hours in) is really interesting. There are an insane amount of side quests, faction quests and just random stuff little things to do. The planet exploration is fun. Some planets have little more but some resources and others have installations. Keep eyes open everywhere for Magazines that give you buff to abilities or reduce some cost. Crafting has good depth but inventory system could use tweaking. right now its gather and manage then dump at your ship/ rinse and repeat. A higher carry capacity would help. like 250lb and a base storage in ship of 750 would be a good start.
    The game NEEDS proper DLSS 3.0 and FG to be implemented. I have a 5800x3d, 32 gigs ram and a 4070ti and on ultra game just chugs. More optimizations will be coming and will make improvements. Better driver optimizations are coming and will help. DLSS and FG are needed as well.

    Overall the game isn't a massive forward leap and many mechanics will feel very familiar to Fallout fans and it is really Fallout 5-ish in Space. For Fallout fans this is what many of us expected anyways.

    I say its a buy.    … Expand
  23. Pablodm
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Juego genial, al estilo de la compañía. Puedes ser quien quieras, como quieras y donde quieras.
  24. TheEndOfNether
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    The first 10 or so hours are boring af, the graphics are “good”, but for a $70 game, and for when it was made, pretty bad, also, the optimization is terrible, games made 5 years prior look at about the same, but play way better.

    Gameplay wise, as I mentioned before, the start is VERY boring, and combat is pretty bad as well, the ai of most enemies is non-existent, and difficulty seemingly    The first 10 or so hours are boring af, the graphics are “good”, but for a $70 game, and for when it was made, pretty bad, also, the optimization is terrible, games made 5 years prior look at about the same, but play way better.

    Gameplay wise, as I mentioned before, the start is VERY boring, and combat is pretty bad as well, the ai of most enemies is non-existent, and difficulty seemingly only increases enemy health, making them incredibly spongy, sometimes requiring more than 5 mags, just to kill one enemy, this makes the ammo economy absolutely terrible, I often have to just melee everyone because I run out of ammo.

    One more notable, thing, is the inability to fast travel directly from a planet’s atmosphere, to a position on it, without going through a few menu. (You can fast travel from planet to planet, and solar system to solar system without menus though).    … Expand
  25. Invidiousperson
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Classic Bethesda RPG. So much to do it's fantastic. Don't late the hate for AAA studio wave impact your decision. If u liked fallout or skyrim u Will prob enjoy it.
  26. Navysandsquid
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    This game is a mining simulator. It’s 2023 and it’s unacceptable this lazy of a game. Morning planets terrible fast travel. Terrible NPC models. Avoid at all cost
  27. RafaelMartinnss
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Curtindo bastante o game, para quem jogou o Fallout 4 e gostou, vai gostar deste aqui também, bastante coisa para fazer, uma arma melhor que a outra, vale a pena as explorações! e o jogo está recheado de secundárias interessantes, vale a pena.
  28. changfong
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Ah let me guess, the butthurt "Cultural war" idiots from USA? LOL. OR a Sony fanboi is protesting the "Exclusive deal" when Sony is the douchebag who insisted in relying on 1st AND 3rd party exclusive deals, one of the most anti consumer and anti competitive antics that are actually legal?

    Anyway this game is a typical Bethesda game. There are a bit of jank and can do with more    Ah let me guess, the butthurt "Cultural war" idiots from USA? LOL. OR a Sony fanboi is protesting the "Exclusive deal" when Sony is the douchebag who insisted in relying on 1st AND 3rd party exclusive deals, one of the most anti consumer and anti competitive antics that are actually legal?

    Anyway this game is a typical Bethesda game. There are a bit of jank and can do with more optimisation. But the gameplay is fun, and the Bethesda RPG elements are all present and it is a game that I can engage in for hours and enjoy it.

    Should there be more bug fix? Definitely. Should there be more optimisation? Yes. Will Mods make the game better and allow players to play in the game they want? O man, will they ever.

    So for now it is a solid 8/10. And once the mod is fully out and the game is further optimised and bug fixed, it should be a solid 9/10.

    And for those who think (or pretend to think) that this is a space sim instead of a space cowboy RPG (if you argue that this is RPG lite I will grant you the point), you really need to go rinse your ear and learn to read and listen.    … Expand
  29. Drejoe
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's okay, but I really don't like the RPG elements. Your choices don't have any real impact. I hoped Bethesda would up their game this time. My wife died and no companions had any reaction. I got married again after. The best thing is that even though you can marry someone, you never even kiss. Great immersion.
    The best series of quests i experienced was on Neon with the stealth quests for the tech company (forgot the name of the company).
    The space part is tedious and boring, more like a hub for fast travel to the more interesting parts of the game. They could have left space out entitely and we would do with one less loading screen.
    The graphics is also subpar, but the worst is the facial animations and flat characters. I just don't enjoy people not reacting to anything and they don't really have strong interesting personalities.

    All that said, it's still some what interesting and I really enjoyed some moments. Also the lockpicking is a great minigame. I could probably spend alot of hours in the game when I'm bored, but I definitely won't get addicted and forget to sleep.

    Not worth the 100$ i payed but an ok game.    … Expand
  30. 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
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#30 Best 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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