Starfield

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5711 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,464 out of 5711
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  1. JayLemad
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely majestic. There's no way it's under 90. It is an incredible, great RPG, with a space setting that has never been achieved in the history of video games. The only way you can't like this game is if you don't like the RPG genre or the space theme. There's no other way. This game will go down in history. Without a doubt, the greatest game Bethesda has created.
    But for    This game is absolutely majestic. There's no way it's under 90. It is an incredible, great RPG, with a space setting that has never been achieved in the history of video games. The only way you can't like this game is if you don't like the RPG genre or the space theme. There's no other way. This game will go down in history. Without a doubt, the greatest game Bethesda has created.
    But for some reason (I don't know why) there is a lot of hatred for Xbox and JUST FOR THAT reason some people give it low ratings. Believe me. If you play this game, there is no way you won't like it.    … Expand
  2. Ndi
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's FO4 in space. If you liked FO4, or Skyrim, it's that, but better, bigger, less buggy, better looking and generally improved in every sense. And yes, it has the mod platform that made everyone happy. Yes, there's already SkyUI and THOSE mods.

    WARNING: The sheer scale of it makes the game slow to start and it has very little handholding. Either this is for you or it isn't. 1000 planets. The mid planets take an hour to do. Rich planets can take 10. THIS TAKES TIME.

    I have no idea why people compare this to other space games. It was never going to be Fortnite, it was never going to be Elite Dangerous. It's made by Bethesda. You're getting a Bethesda RPG. Through and through.

    And I hate to see it, maybe the review trend will turn, but for now it's enveloped in people complaining that mechanics that are in the game aren't in the game. This is an RPG. You need to put points in Piloting to be able to pilot. You need to put points into jetpack to get traversal and fly. And you need to be 30 hours in to start getting superpowers.

    So word to the wise, skip reviews that are basically "boring I have it 5 hours, didn't like".
    Also skip "it looks terrible" crowd, game self-adjusts quality to maintain framerate so it works on a potato but looks terrible.    … Expand
  3. GOTYGAMES121
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    GOTY GOTY GOTY STARFIELD GOTY GOTY GOTY
    this game is too good already 80+ hours innnn
  4. byczek69
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Good product if you are looking for: Bad/non-existent optimalization, broken promises (space exploration), same old engine as any Bethesda game, pointless skilltree/build-making, nonsense story.

    Planets differentiate between each other literally only with ground color, they all have 1 out of 10 possible randomly generated structures or an empty cave. It is also overpriced af (being    Good product if you are looking for: Bad/non-existent optimalization, broken promises (space exploration), same old engine as any Bethesda game, pointless skilltree/build-making, nonsense story.

    Planets differentiate between each other literally only with ground color, they all have 1 out of 10 possible randomly generated structures or an empty cave.

    It is also overpriced af (being able to purchase the game and play it 7days earlier than the release date for the price of extra 30$), 70$ for a game that can be beaten in 15hours.    … Expand
  5. LorenzoP3
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Uno dei miei giochi preferiti di sempre per ora ho collezionato 50 ore e chissà cosa ci aspetta il futuro
  6. rominomini
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Im having an absolute blast, I easily see myself playing this 10 years, one of the best RPG I have played in my life
  7. nlfizz
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    Outside of main story (which was bad anyways) the game is empty and boring.
    Graphics are not consistent, some areas look great and most of them look outdated like 10 years behind.
    Gunplay is weak. There is no space exploration whatsoever. Quests are boring - go to A then B then A then C that's all. Lots of bugs and bad optimization. Very weak dialogs - objectively those are worst    Outside of main story (which was bad anyways) the game is empty and boring.
    Graphics are not consistent, some areas look great and most of them look outdated like 10 years behind.
    Gunplay is weak.
    There is no space exploration whatsoever.
    Quests are boring - go to A then B then A then C that's all.
    Lots of bugs and bad optimization.
    Very weak dialogs - objectively those are worst lines delivered by bethesda in history.
    Only pros are some details on ships, outfits, weapons.
    Very sad that this turned out like this. Not recommended, maybe wait for big discount and lots of mods.    … Expand
  8. Andrews3
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    hello guys . first of all i want to hey all the sellout critics on this website that gave this pathetic game 100/100 . we appreciate you being sellouts .
    seconds of all this game is absolute disaster and disappointment and i will explain why :
    1. same old garbage engine but this time its somehow even worse optimized than usual . 2. facial animations are a disaster literally you cant    hello guys . first of all i want to hey all the sellout critics on this website that gave this pathetic game 100/100 . we appreciate you being sellouts .
    seconds of all this game is absolute disaster and disappointment and i will explain why :
    1. same old garbage engine but this time its somehow even worse optimized than usual .
    2. facial animations are a disaster literally you cant make this up .
    3. all the planets are the same autogenerated deserted planets with the same autogenerated caves .
    4. enemies are all generic pirates . there are literally no enemy variety in this whole game .
    5. AI is a disaster - its literally even worse than in skyrim .
    6. UI is terrible - its like they took it from some office program .
    7. space is literally boring . there is literally nothing there .
    8. combat is worse than in some older fps games .
    9 . main questline is even worse than in games like skyrim / fallout 4 . its literally bad .
    10 . its a boring game really and thats my main problem with it . whole gameplay consists of go from 1 autogenerated deserted planet to another autogenerated deserted planet and fight the same generic pirate enemies . its booooring .
    11. Loading screens . endless loading screens ...    … Expand
  9. igaby
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    It just works

    Another portion of yummy for Bethesda Softworks fans
    Eat, little ones ^_^
  10. DARKARGG
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    de lo mejor que he jugado los que comentan 1/10 son solo haters que ni lo jugaron y solo quieren verlo caer oir ver brillar a sony la verdad es que este juego es de lo mejor de bethesda un rpg con un universo enorme por explorar con muy buenas y adictivas mecanicas de juego, simplemente goty de lo mejor que he jugado en años 10000/10
  11. N4SS1FF
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    One of the best games of Bethesda I Love the space, and this game is pretty big in that
  12. MetroidRTX
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Thanks Bethesda for making this wonderful game, the game of the Decade for sure.
    I haven't had this fun in a long time, well done.
    I have 130 hours and counting :)

    Modding community is already blowing up, its going to be a good decade.
  13. Rozebau
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Solid, story, bug free gameplay, thousands of hours to sink in what's not to love? For me this is the TOP game of 2023
  14. dmancuh600
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Sure, here is an extremely positive review of the game "Starfield" from your POV:

    I've been a huge fan of Bethesda games since I first played The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. I loved the freedom to explore a vast and open world, and the endless possibilities for character customization. So when I heard that Bethesda was making a space RPG, I was beyond excited. Starfield did not    Sure, here is an extremely positive review of the game "Starfield" from your POV:

    I've been a huge fan of Bethesda games since I first played The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. I loved the freedom to explore a vast and open world, and the endless possibilities for character customization. So when I heard that Bethesda was making a space RPG, I was beyond excited.

    Starfield did not disappoint. It is everything I had hoped for and more. The game world is absolutely massive, with over 1,000 planets to explore. Each planet is unique, with its own climate, terrain, and inhabitants. There are also hundreds of space stations and other locations to discover.

    The character customization is just as impressive. You can choose your character's appearance, background, skills, and abilities. This allows you to create a character that is truly your own.

    The gameplay is also top-notch. The combat is satisfying, and the exploration is rewarding. There are tons of quests to complete, and each one is unique. You can also choose to focus on the main story, or explore the galaxy at your own pace.

    The graphics are stunning, and the sound design is immersive. The music is also excellent, and it really helps to set the mood.

    Overall, Starfield is an incredible game. It is a must-play for any fan of open-world RPGs. I highly recommend it.

    Here are some specific things that I loved about Starfield:

    The sense of scale: The game world is so vast and expansive, it's truly awe-inspiring. I felt like I could get lost in it for hours on end.
    The freedom of exploration: I loved being able to go anywhere I wanted, and do anything I wanted. There were no restrictions or limitations.
    The character customization: I loved being able to create my own character, and make them look and play however I wanted.
    The quests: The quests were all well-written and engaging, and I always felt like I was making a difference in the world.
    The combat: The combat was satisfying and challenging, and I always felt like I had to be on my toes.
    The graphics: The graphics were stunning, and the game world looked amazing.
    The sound design: The sound design was immersive, and really helped to set the mood.
    The music: The music was excellent, and it really added to the experience.
    I could go on and on about all the things I loved about Starfield, but I think you get the point. This game is a masterpiece, and it's one of the best games I've ever played. If you're a fan of open-world RPGs, then you absolutely need to play Starfield.    … Expand
  15. Yukinon
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    La cantidad de horas que he jugado a este juego desde la semana pasada y aún así me sigue sorprendiendo, prácticamente ya me he acabado 5 pelijuegos de sony, sin duda ha sido la mejor compra que he hecho en lo que va del año, fijo candidato a mi goty del siglo
  16. industria
    Sep 7, 2023
    3
    No native DLSS in the game, no RTX effects, completely outdated and overpriced game with little to no innovations.
  17. Kscepersky
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Welcome to another **** Bethesda game! Let's release game in 2023 using engine released in 2011!.
    To launch this game i guess you need PC from different galaxy, game play is boring af and graphics sucks!
  18. Whitelandia
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    In Skyrim and Fallout you had dramatic introductions ... emerging from that cave after escaping a dragon, emerging from the sewers after the assassination of the Emperor, emerging from vault 101 after the escape of your father. Not so in Starfield, there is no emergence or anything with soul, there is no "Oh, wow" moment and that shallowness continues throughout the entire game ... ofIn Skyrim and Fallout you had dramatic introductions ... emerging from that cave after escaping a dragon, emerging from the sewers after the assassination of the Emperor, emerging from vault 101 after the escape of your father. Not so in Starfield, there is no emergence or anything with soul, there is no "Oh, wow" moment and that shallowness continues throughout the entire game ... of which I have 70 hours played.

    The quests are bland, the dialogue is just horrible. The music is average at best. There's a certain lack of "deus" in the machine. It doesn't grab you, it isn't warm, it's distant and remote. Plodding and boring. Key elements such as settlement building have no real purpose and are obtuse and difficult.

    Gameplay is an endless series of loading screens. You may experience regular CTD and other issues unless you lock your FPS to 60.

    On top of this the game has been styled from the bottom up to be a showcase of modern social justice pieties. From the composition of the populations to the fact that 85% or more of dialogue is going to be with women. Sometimes it's like the game has been set at a baby shower that never ends. Already the champions of that movement are declaring the success of the game as a success for their movement, disproving the claims of their opponents that you lose money if you adopt their creed.

    So you have a game that might have been a 7 on its own merits dragged further down by the obnoxious adoption of a faddish political movement, which constitutes a non-stop distraction and irritation.

    This game is at best a 4, and I'd recommend you don't waste your time or your money on it.    … Expand
  19. CazNeerg
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    It is the best game Bethesda has released in 20 years, but in a year when BG3 has redefined how good it is possible for an RPG to be, I can't justify giving Starfield more than an 8.
  20. beastmode2449
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This is what we have been asking for years! If you are a Skyrim + Oblivion + Mass Effect fan, you will love this game! Takes around 15 hours into the main story to really grasp with the vibe of the game. At first it is just overwhelming but once you get past that, it is the greatest sandbox RPG Sci-Fi game ever!
  21. Snaaake99
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    Load screens everywhere, constantly taking you out of the immersion.

    Story is very forgettable, side content is somewhat decent.

    Graphics can be good, but absolutley terrible in alot of areas.
  22. Outerliving
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Was a pretty irritating playthrough after all the false advertising about the exploration and how incredible it would be. Unfortunately it's mostly just fast traveling to every location through menus. Facial animations, there are none. The character models look like those from mass effect, years ago. The faction quests were pretty fun though. Going to londinion after hearing everythingWas a pretty irritating playthrough after all the false advertising about the exploration and how incredible it would be. Unfortunately it's mostly just fast traveling to every location through menus. Facial animations, there are none. The character models look like those from mass effect, years ago. The faction quests were pretty fun though. Going to londinion after hearing everything about it was surreal. The game just wasn't what I was expecting or hoping for.… Expand
  23. varvi
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    RPG without exploration. A story without a plot. Space without flying in space. Planets without flora and fauna. Cities without traffic. Shooting without gun play. Characters without character. Graphics without graphic elements and shadows. This game has absolutely nothing
  24. agravahtah
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Unfortunately, Starfield isn't doing anything new in the market segment it occupies.

    If I wanted to play TES:V or Sci-Fi TES:V, I'd go play Skyrim or Fallout. If I'm looking to explore the universe, No Man's Sky already does that far better than Starfield, and it does it with greater visual fidelity, better performance, and is *far* more seamless. Here's hoping they can add    Unfortunately, Starfield isn't doing anything new in the market segment it occupies.

    If I wanted to play TES:V or Sci-Fi TES:V, I'd go play Skyrim or Fallout.

    If I'm looking to explore the universe, No Man's Sky already does that far better than Starfield, and it does it with greater visual fidelity, better performance, and is *far* more seamless.

    Here's hoping they can add something that makes it unique before the end of it's development cycle.

    A GOG release would also be a nice touch.    … Expand
  25. funyawns
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    this game is 100% GOTY
    ill put my life on it
    best game ever
  26. 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
  27. Robotick1
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    Starfield is a step back from every previous bethesada title (except Fallout 76)

    NPC dont feel alive anymore. They dont have a schedule anymore. The shopkeeper is behind his desk 24/7. You wont ever see a NPC travelling to another planet or having a drink at the bar, unless its part of a quest. They dont really have a personality, unless they are part of a quest that require them to    Starfield is a step back from every previous bethesada title (except Fallout 76)

    NPC dont feel alive anymore. They dont have a schedule anymore. The shopkeeper is behind his desk 24/7. You wont ever see a NPC travelling to another planet or having a drink at the bar, unless its part of a quest. They dont really have a personality, unless they are part of a quest that require them to have one.

    Exploration is useless. Main hub are fine. New Atlantis and Neon are fun to explore, but the thousands of planet advertised are empty. The point of interest on them are bland and re-used. Every "abandonned mine" is the exact same, down to loot container and enemy placement. Not just that look similar, they are exactly the same. I encountered multiple of them, on the same planet. just to fly to another planet and encounter another one.

    Planet survey are boring and repetitive. They dont grant you anything meaningful. You never encounter any quest while going them, Your just running around for 45 minutes searching for the last animal you need to complete it so you can get paid.

    Skill are as bland as they come. No more do you have to use a skill to make it better. You get one skill point every level, put it in whatever you want.

    Random event are repetitive. Every now and then you get hailed by a ship, but they are only a few scenario that can unfold. Before long, you dont even answer because you dont care anymore.

    Gearing is boring. You get 10 type of weapon, most of which is in the balistic category. So just regular gun. There a few laser weapon and explosive, but nothing interesting like mini nuke

    Enemy are repetitive. There are 4 type: Spacer, Pirate, Ecliptic and Robot. The first 3 are the exact same. The alien barely ever play a role. Even the big bad terrormorph are complete pushovers.

    Space is merely a front and serve no real purpose gameplay wise. Dogfight are boring and repetitive, the sense of scale dont exist.

    Starfield feel like an empty box. What you imagine it to be is a lot more fun than what it actually is. It is bland, uninspired, generic and repetitive. I do not recommend to anyone. Specially not to people that played better Bethesda title in the past. Modders might make it a worthwhile investment in a few years because everything need to be improved in this game.

    I gave Fallout 4 6/10 and Fallout 76 2/10 so i decided to give this one 4/10.    … Expand
  28. AKGX
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    titanico enorme y grandioso me encanta la dedicacin que tiene todo el juego desde la personalizacion hasta la exploracion, realmente te absorbe dentro de una travesia espacial un RPG grandioso que te mantiene pegado a la pantalla por horas tiene pocas fallas pero en general es simplemente uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado y una estrella entre todos los juegos de bethesda
  29. jeffxenuio
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    this game is amazing dont listen to haters
    GOTY for sureeee
    now go playyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
  30. RLHGaming
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    I already played skyrim and oblivion, I didn't need to play them again. Reskinned those games with outer space. Had to quit when I landed on the planet with my own home and had to run a ways to get to my house. NOPE
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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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