Starfield

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  1. yagamikusanagi
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    There's no space trip at all: only hopping from one planet to another plagued by loading. That's why so many early players made fun of this game by calling out "Loading-field." Perhaps it is more prudent to wait for discounts rather than risk your money by trying to play it right now. Certain that this game will be on sale very soon given its underwhelming performance and overpricing.
  2. Root_Lindow
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    my first ever RPG, played Starfield from early access and i beat it at 57h47 mins
    i love it.
    everyone should try it if they have not yet tried it.
  3. 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
  4. dunnodis
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Love to see Bethesda back at it again. Certified banger !

    Don't expect it to be Star Citizen and you'll love it :)
  5. NicolasKosiencz
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Loved it! One of the best games of all time.
    Its getting a lot of hate cause of the console war, but it is an amazinng game, just play it and you will see.
  6. kamu83black
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Miglior gioco dell'anno e miglior gioco di questa generazione. Un capolavoro da giocare senza se e senza ma. Capolavoro sotto tutti i punti di vista.
  7. levibrt14
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    enter your ship - > loading screen , Npcs really really out of emotions , story cant be immersive if you just look at clay dolls with moving mouths talking to you. No exploration , all content repetitive . if you just play you will have fun if you pay 10 usd for this game , but not 100 . This is not a AAA game , this is just a game made to sell.
  8. KiraMomos
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    La versión de PC es mejor que la Xbox pero aún así deja mucho que desear tiene demasiado Bugs que Aveces es injugable tiene un Mundo abierto vacío de que sirve tener muchos lugares para explorar si te aburres a los 3 minutos y ni hablemos de la navegación de las naves supongo que para la próxima no deben poner la vara tan alta por un juego que no había salido
  9. dsf
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    Todd promised us a great bethesda game, but what we got was mediocre at best. Very disappointing
  10. WavyDavy
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    Soulless in every sense of the word. Despite my better judgment, I spent 30 hours on this game just looking for the key to unlock the fun. A puddle a million miles wide, and not even an inch deep.
  11. gameren82
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This is a very good game for the Bethesda fans! Especially if you liked their previous games, I do recommend to check them out!
  12. Thorzius
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    Fallout 3 in space, with no soul or substance. I found the combat extremely bad and outdated. I found the space combat worse than privateer 2 and older games. I can't believe this is what people consider AAA game in 2023, not to mention the high scores in official reviews do not make any sense. I really hope people can get the word out about the quality of this game in time to save peopleFallout 3 in space, with no soul or substance. I found the combat extremely bad and outdated. I found the space combat worse than privateer 2 and older games. I can't believe this is what people consider AAA game in 2023, not to mention the high scores in official reviews do not make any sense. I really hope people can get the word out about the quality of this game in time to save people money. Really disappointing game and state of the industry. Please look into other space games, this is a weird fallout feeling game.… Expand
  13. Thanandar
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    Unfortunalty its propably one of worst Bethseda games , no open world makeexploartion gone , and shooting is as bad as ever
  14. Nattilla11
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Como seguidor de Bethesda que llevaba una racha de decepciones solo puedo dar gracias por tener Starfield, es un título redondo, me enamoro su creador de personajes y sistema de rasgos, es sin duda un grandisimo paso hacia delante en la formula clásica de Bethesda y como fan de Fallout que soy me siento como en casa, aunque tiene detalles que no lo hacen perfecto, están lejos de opacar laComo seguidor de Bethesda que llevaba una racha de decepciones solo puedo dar gracias por tener Starfield, es un título redondo, me enamoro su creador de personajes y sistema de rasgos, es sin duda un grandisimo paso hacia delante en la formula clásica de Bethesda y como fan de Fallout que soy me siento como en casa, aunque tiene detalles que no lo hacen perfecto, están lejos de opacar la experiencia general, un juego divertidisimo… Expand
  15. Yoiga
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Después de mas de 50 horas de juego puedo decir que estoy ante un videojuego puro marca Bethesda. El juego en si se merece horas y horas de juego para escudriñar en su interior y descubrir autenticas historias marca Bethesda. Todo su gameplay se siente perfecto y bien algunas cosas parecen que no funcionan bien la mayoría lo hace destacando por lo demás. Tiene buenos gráficos y si bien noDespués de mas de 50 horas de juego puedo decir que estoy ante un videojuego puro marca Bethesda. El juego en si se merece horas y horas de juego para escudriñar en su interior y descubrir autenticas historias marca Bethesda. Todo su gameplay se siente perfecto y bien algunas cosas parecen que no funcionan bien la mayoría lo hace destacando por lo demás. Tiene buenos gráficos y si bien no es lo mas puntero del mundo, en algunos biomas se aprecia belleza. La unica pega es la optimización. EL juego es grandioso, y es verdad que algunas veces el juego impresiona de lo bien que se ve, pero tienen un problema, no haber metido las tecnologías de nvidia desde el principio. Lo estoy corriendo entre 70-90 FPS con un mod DLSS, y puedo decir que si no llega ser por esto no se que hubiera hecho, FSR2 funciona como el culo y no mejora ni añade nada. Por eso digo que podrían haber metido estas técnicas que son un equipo grande y el modder que hizo el mods le costo 2 horas. Y nada que voy a seguir jugándolo porque me encanta y espero que en el futuro le metan algunos parchecitos de mejora de rendimiento.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. Paladean
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Logbook Entry - 1

    The vastness unfolds in the sea of lights before me. As I sit in my cabin aboard my spaceship, my thoughts are consumed by The Elder Scrolls VI. I've been traversing different galaxies for a thrilling 29 hours, lost among the stars. Akila City has become my newfound sanctuary. I find solace in the music and the rugged atmosphere of this sandy outpost. One evening, while    Logbook Entry - 1

    The vastness unfolds in the sea of lights before me. As I sit in my cabin aboard my spaceship, my thoughts are consumed by The Elder Scrolls VI. I've been traversing different galaxies for a thrilling 29 hours, lost among the stars. Akila City has become my newfound sanctuary. I find solace in the music and the rugged atmosphere of this sandy outpost. One evening, while sipping a drink at a local bar, I peruse the numerous reviews of Starfield, and it's almost surreal. Is it odd that I lose myself in the cosmos, finding genuine joy in exploration?

    My mind often drifts back to the days of Fallout 4, but Starfield has rekindled that same sense of wonder and excitement. It's been ages since I woke up in the morning with a video game on my mind, but Starfield has reignited that passion. The music, the enthralling side quests, and the engaging gameplay, it all coalesces seamlessly. Sure, the menus in space might be a tad overwhelming, but overall, I'm in my element!

    I can't help but feel that Bethesda has outdone themselves with this one. Starfield has not only captured my attention but also my heart, much like Oblivion and Skyrim did in the past. It's a testament to the enduring magic of immersive worlds and captivating narratives. Bethesda, thank you for bringing back the kind of gaming experience I thought was long gone.    … Expand
  18. UnwaryLobster
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Starfield thrusts players into a breathtaking universe filled with awe-inspiring wonders and mysteries. The sheer scale of the game's universe is staggering, and it's clear that Bethesda has poured countless hours into crafting a living, breathing cosmos for us to explore. From the sprawling cityscapes of advanced civilizations to the desolate beauty of uncharted planets, every corner ofStarfield thrusts players into a breathtaking universe filled with awe-inspiring wonders and mysteries. The sheer scale of the game's universe is staggering, and it's clear that Bethesda has poured countless hours into crafting a living, breathing cosmos for us to explore. From the sprawling cityscapes of advanced civilizations to the desolate beauty of uncharted planets, every corner of this universe feels meticulously designed and believable.… Expand
  19. executor404
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    I've never seen a game hated so much by people who don't even play it in my entire life. I have played 30 hours so far since early access.

    It's not a perfect games, but due to review bombing I have to give it a 10, because that's how much fun I have with it. If you like immersive first person action role-playing experiences, then Starfield is for you. If I was a journalist and wanted to    I've never seen a game hated so much by people who don't even play it in my entire life. I have played 30 hours so far since early access.

    It's not a perfect games, but due to review bombing I have to give it a 10, because that's how much fun I have with it. If you like immersive first person action role-playing experiences, then Starfield is for you. If I was a journalist and wanted to be as objective as possible, I would probably give it anything from 90 to 95.    … Expand
  20. tarkin75
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    this game marked me as a generation, it is one of the best RPG of all time and for me
  21. Craezol
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Yeah nice game. Is it late 2015 release or something? Kind of feels like it. Sad.
  22. Seet
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    Pros:
    Ship building and customization is extensive and pretty fun
    Interiors and certain environments are visually pleasing Lots of variation in fauna Relatively few bugs Some of the cons: No vehicles on planet surfaces Spaceship can only be flown in orbits Bad performance even with high end pc NPCs for the most part look terrible UI is a pain in the ass and you have to use the    Pros:
    Ship building and customization is extensive and pretty fun
    Interiors and certain environments are visually pleasing
    Lots of variation in fauna
    Relatively few bugs

    Some of the cons:
    No vehicles on planet surfaces
    Spaceship can only be flown in orbits
    Bad performance even with high end pc
    NPCs for the most part look terrible
    UI is a pain in the ass and you have to use the starmap and inventory quite often
    Main story is mediocre
    Dialogue system jumping from one face to another is jarring and bad facial animations dont help
    Small unskippable cutscenes when boarding the train, docking to a ship, entering a surface etc. get old really fast
    Loading screens way too often
    AI is extremely dumb
    Weapons are really bland
    Combat is tedious as its you emptying zillion bullets into enemies whom offer no challenge
    Most enemies act exactly the same way    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. GeeksOnHugs
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Enormous game with so much to see and do as you live your space sci-fi fantasy!

    There is a significant learning curve but as you climb it your enjoyment goes up exponentially. You're in for a real treat.

    See you in the Starfield!
  25. S1mple_chan
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    I am happy that BGS back again to be the best WRPG game studio.for me its the best si-fi game of all time
  26. nowrel
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente incrível! Mecânicas de entrepostos e building de naves já te faz gastas imensas horas, história muito bem bolada e as sidequest são sensacionais, a temática espacial é muito interessante e foi bem abordadas, a riqueza de detalhes dos planetas, de como aconteceu alguns fenômenos torna o jogo ainda melhor, pois mostra o cuidado com os pequenos detalhes, joguem, não vão seSimplesmente incrível! Mecânicas de entrepostos e building de naves já te faz gastas imensas horas, história muito bem bolada e as sidequest são sensacionais, a temática espacial é muito interessante e foi bem abordadas, a riqueza de detalhes dos planetas, de como aconteceu alguns fenômenos torna o jogo ainda melhor, pois mostra o cuidado com os pequenos detalhes, joguem, não vão se arrepender, ignorem o review bomb que começaram a fazer hoje no game… Expand
  27. ferryan
    Sep 7, 2023
    5
    To put it short, this is very much Skyrim in space. That is, what Skyrim was back when it was launched, before the modding community made it the game it is now.
    That said, it is not a bad game, even if it is extremely bare bones at the moment. You can go pretty much everywhere you see - via a menu - but sadly, there isn't that much to "see" on the way - in space, that is, which is a big    To put it short, this is very much Skyrim in space. That is, what Skyrim was back when it was launched, before the modding community made it the game it is now.
    That said, it is not a bad game, even if it is extremely bare bones at the moment. You can go pretty much everywhere you see - via a menu - but sadly, there isn't that much to "see" on the way - in space, that is, which is a big part of space travel, yes? - as every time you hop aboard your ship to switch planets/moons/systems, you're treated to a quickly very repetitive cut-scene and loading screen. You spend very little time on your ship considering how much that is a part of star-faring.
    There is a veritable ton of quests and little events, ranging from your usual go-there-and-find-this to surveying to bounty hunting, nothing earthshaking but there is at least an attempt at variety there, even if the specific details for quests aren't that spectacular and, if you do quests of a similar type, they become a monotonous blur interspersed by loading screens. The main quest moves on tracks, though, so if you're expecting the sort of freedom you may have found thrilling in a game that starts with the letter "B" and ends in the numeral "3", cast away that hope. You, the player, in terms of the main questline, are a hound the npcs point in a direction. You are, of course, free to ignore the main quest entirely - which you can't do in that other game - so... yeah.
    Long story short, this is a Bethesda game, at launch. As we all know, these games become great, both in looks and in in-depth content, after the players make them great. Bethesda just creates the framework, and they've done so relatively bug free for a Bethesda game, here. (Although my game crashed the moment i launched it for the first time, which made me laugh, it hasn't crashed again or encountered any game-breaking bugs after that.)
    I don't really see why people are so up in arms about Starfield being the best or the worst Bethesda title, as, in its current blank-*loading*-state, it sits quite comfortably in the middle, waiting to see how far the modding community will take it. And there is much, much more room here than in Skyrim.
    That being said, the price tag for what is technically a beautiful frame with the bare outlines of a painting is steep. The time spent in development is no excuse, seeing how much of it has been outsourced to who knows where.
    Hopefully, this one goes the way Skyrim did, which depends largely on the community. Is that good company policy for a gargantuan studio? Perhaps not. Go figure.    … Expand
  28. ryukenkyoiori
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Once again so much promised, but too little delivered. Where did it go, a $200 million budget spent over 8 years?
  29. Shtotakoy
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Haters gonna hate. This is by far the best Bethesda game. Every system from previous games has been improved upon
  30. falkgaard
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    The bad:

    * Quite dated graphics (it looks almost 10 years old; a lot of the game looks and plays like Fallout 4, but in space without any of the charm). * Super weird characters (dark voids for mouths, lots of awkward stares, weird lipsyncing, etc). * Bad camera (needs better interpolation and optional bobbing). * Bad and boring combat. * Extremely glitchy physics (extreme recoil on    The bad:

    * Quite dated graphics (it looks almost 10 years old; a lot of the game looks and plays like Fallout 4, but in space without any of the charm).
    * Super weird characters (dark voids for mouths, lots of awkward stares, weird lipsyncing, etc).
    * Bad camera (needs better interpolation and optional bobbing).
    * Bad and boring combat.
    * Extremely glitchy physics (extreme recoil on death, etc).
    * Very buggy.
    * Uninspired dialogues with meaningless choices (similar to Fallout 4).
    * God-awful UI/UX.
    * Greedy corporate behaviour surrounding the release (e.g. early access just for the sake of milking money)
    * Poorly done procedural content generation.
    * An insane amount of rehashing of environments with zero variation.
    * Very bad writing.
    * Terrible lack of options (no FOV slider, no gamma etc sliders, limited graphics options, etc).
    * Bad optimization (don't expect to be able to play at a smooth and consistent 120+ FPS at 4K).
    * Bad shading (there's an awful tonemapping that crushes blacks and makes everything a washed out mess + color banding galore).
    * Broken HDR in 2023.
    * Constant load screens.
    * All the environments feel like isolated areas, ruining immersion.
    * It's a Bethesda game.
    * Many of the "critic" reviews have definitely been bought.
    * Kinda meh progression.
    * NPCs are extremely static (not much life-like scheduling and behaviour).
    * Soulless.

    The not bad:

    * Seems to run fairly well on Linux with Proton/DXVK.
    * It's an uncommon setting-genre combo.
    * It's moddable.
    * It has some potential far down the line.
    * Some environments are fairly pretty, despite the dated graphics.

    TL;DR:

    It's extremely bad as a space sim (play Elite or X3 instead).
    It's bad as an RPG (play Baldur's Gate 3, New Vegas, Mass Effect 2, or something else instead).
    It's bad as a shooter.

    Save your money or wait for multiple patches and mod maturation before playing this overpriced garbage.    … Expand
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#30 Best PC Game of 2023
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#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

Critic Reviews

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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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