Starfield

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  1. krissmilne
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    No HDR support on PC
    No ultra-wide 32:9 or 32:10 support
    No options to modify FOV or other settings Comparable graphics, character animations, textures to that of Skyrim which is now over 10 years old. Terrible decision making on exploration made up of mostly loading screens between transitions from planets to space and different regions of space. Bethesda continue to pursue their own    No HDR support on PC
    No ultra-wide 32:9 or 32:10 support
    No options to modify FOV or other settings
    Comparable graphics, character animations, textures to that of Skyrim which is now over 10 years old.
    Terrible decision making on exploration made up of mostly loading screens between transitions from planets to space and different regions of space.

    Bethesda continue to pursue their own engine in favour of significantly more advanced game engines that next gen games are being developed on.

    Graphics animations should not be prioritised over gameplay, gameplay is by far the most important quality in any game. But, the gameplay in starfield is slow, the combat is subpar compared to most modern FPS games, and the story line is lacking any depth or intrigue.

    Add to this the anti-competitive Xbox exclusiveness that Todd Howard tried to excuse by saying it allowed them to be hyper focused on a single platform. Which in reality is complete rubbish, this wasn't a game design choice, this was purely an anti-competitive commercial choice by Xbox executives that wanted to try and increase their market share.    … Expand
  2. Maxpas
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Fallout 4 much better than this!!! The biggest fail of the year. Sorry but game is very boring.
  3. AshElrick
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    - ai in combat
    - ui style
    - no space in space
    - 90% planets looks same
    - map
    - arcade figthin in space
    all of this is no more than 4/10 maybe witch mods i can give more
  4. Pepemadafaka
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Bugs, trash ia, boring Gameplay, the planets are empty, the faces of the NPCs are a shame, the voices arent sinchronized with the faces and the argument of the main quests is disgusting. A lame of a Game that was supposed to be one of the bests, but nothing new un bethesda. Dont buy It.
  5. Zingut
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    Starfield is one of the biggest scams on the XBox, what they've been doing these last 8 years, due to the garbage that was delivered is the question. I believe Microsoft could have Bethesda audited to see where their investment went.
  6. Kiddorf
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    Before i get into why this game suck, warning for PC players this is terribly optimized game, my high end pc barely runs 60fps at 1440p

    This game turned out to be a huge disappointment, its a mediocre Bethesda game and a downright awful space game. For starters the space is fake, theres no exploration. Ships are purposefully designed to be slow as molases (despite having tech for    Before i get into why this game suck, warning for PC players this is terribly optimized game, my high end pc barely runs 60fps at 1440p

    This game turned out to be a huge disappointment, its a mediocre Bethesda game and a downright awful space game.

    For starters the space is fake, theres no exploration. Ships are purposefully designed to be slow as molases (despite having tech for warp engine across galaxies) so you dont stray far from the planets atmosphere (which btw is a fake png too) unless you hit throttle for literally hours on end

    How convenient huh? That space ships with warp technology across technology, moves so slow it cant move around solar system at reasonable speeds

    I say convenient because this is a intentional cap to mask and hide the fake space, theres no space its just a map with quick travel loading screens. The planets are just segmented levels which you quick travel to

    tl,dr If you're looking for a space game, avoid this game its terrible, a waste of money and time    … Expand
  7. disdoesntexsist
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    "Starfield vs. No Man's Sky: A Galactic Fiasco"

    When it comes to space exploration games, the bar was set pretty low with the infamous launch of No Man's Sky. However, Starfield somehow manages to plummet even further into the abyss of disappointment. Comparing Starfield to No Man's Sky is like trying to decide which spaceship has more holes in it – they're both disastrous in their own    "Starfield vs. No Man's Sky: A Galactic Fiasco"

    When it comes to space exploration games, the bar was set pretty low with the infamous launch of No Man's Sky. However, Starfield somehow manages to plummet even further into the abyss of disappointment. Comparing Starfield to No Man's Sky is like trying to decide which spaceship has more holes in it – they're both disastrous in their own right. Here's how Starfield manages to outdo No Man's Sky in the realm of galactic failure:

    Graphics Downgrade: While No Man's Sky was criticized for its initial graphical promises, Starfield manages to pull off a downgrade of epic proportions. The visuals are shockingly outdated, with textures that make No Man's Sky's planets look like a work of art. Even with its rocky start, No Man's Sky eventually improved its graphics, whereas Starfield takes a step backward.

    Content Void: No Man's Sky was initially lambasted for its lack of content, but over the years, Hello Games worked tirelessly to add substantial updates and features. In contrast, Starfield launches with an embarrassingly limited amount of content. It feels like an empty void, with little to see, do, or explore. No Man's Sky may have started as a barren landscape, but it evolved; Starfield, on the other hand, feels stagnant.

    Glitch-Infested Space: Both games have their share of bugs, but Starfield takes it to a whole new level. It's as if Bethesda saw No Man's Sky's launch issues and decided to double down. From game-breaking crashes to hilarious physics mishaps, Starfield is a veritable smorgasbord of glitches.

    Stale Gameplay: No Man's Sky faced criticism for repetitive gameplay, but Starfield somehow manages to make it even more boring. The endless scanning, resource gathering, and menial tasks feel like a punishment rather than gameplay. No Man's Sky may have had a rocky start, but it's since added depth and variety to its gameplay.

    Lack of Innovation: No Man's Sky at least attempted to innovate the space exploration genre with its procedurally generated universe and ambitious concepts. Starfield, on the other hand, feels like a carbon copy of old space games with little to distinguish itself from its predecessors.

    Microtransactions and DLC: No Man's Sky eventually introduced free updates that significantly improved the game, earning back some goodwill. Starfield, however, opts for the path of microtransactions and paid DLC, further frustrating players who expected a complete experience from the start.

    In summary, Starfield's launch is a disheartening reminder of how a game can fail to learn from the mistakes of its predecessors. It manages to underperform in every aspect when compared to the comeback story of No Man's Sky. Bethesda's attempt at entering the space exploration genre feels uninspired, unfinished, and a disservice to gamers who were hoping for something truly stellar. Save your interstellar adventures for No Man's Sky – it's the lesser of two galactic disappointments.    … Expand
  8. Acet200
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    30 FPS in RTX3060 , green filter graphics , its like a horror story.I dont like it.
  9. Novavisper
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    1) No Russian language - no hesitation on my part 0 points.
    2) terrible optimization with outdated graphics
    3) friezes and bugs.
    4) Endless download simulator.
    I've been a big fan of Bethesda games since childhood, but now I'm very upset.....
  10. Luckgamerbr
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    O jogo é horrível, cheio de bugs e com gráficos de Xbox 360 ! Horrível, jogo entediante
  11. Stevesix
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    Play, in early access, (via Game Pass) by purchasing the Deluxe version.
    Only FSR and no DLSS at day One? (Maybe never). I have no intention of financing a modder for something that, in 2023, Bethesda and Microsoft should implement (especially in a product like this) without ifs and buts! AMD or no AMD!
  12. josjikawa
    Sep 7, 2023
    5
    the game is visually stunning and the quests + exploration are tons of fun, but its performance is the worst ive ever seen in a videogame. a rtx3060 shouldnt need to be downscaled to 540-720p on low settings in order to run this game at 60FPS. the fact that todd howard stated this is optimized for PC and we may need better hardware makes me think theres going to be no major performancethe game is visually stunning and the quests + exploration are tons of fun, but its performance is the worst ive ever seen in a videogame. a rtx3060 shouldnt need to be downscaled to 540-720p on low settings in order to run this game at 60FPS. the fact that todd howard stated this is optimized for PC and we may need better hardware makes me think theres going to be no major performance upgrades for this game. therefor i cannot justify giving it a positive review… Expand
  13. Chrisdxb87
    Sep 9, 2023
    5
    I love that is is really like fallout 4 but in space. Needs a lot of basebuild modding.

    Leveling is suuuuuuuuuper slow and i struggle to identify with the game. As a straight white male i feel the game underrepresents my demographic. It is extremely woke and therefore also forbidden in my country. I have not encountered any ganebraking bugs. Had two minor hard crashes. But i thinks its    I love that is is really like fallout 4 but in space. Needs a lot of basebuild modding.

    Leveling is suuuuuuuuuper slow and i struggle to identify with the game. As a straight white male i feel the game underrepresents my demographic. It is extremely woke and therefore also forbidden in my country.

    I have not encountered any ganebraking bugs. Had two minor hard crashes. But i thinks its woke garbage. Hope that can get modded.    … Expand
  14. Aher
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    Ah yes, game that need top notch specs to look terrbile.
    Guns feel worse than in Fallout 4. No difference what you using, just different number shows up.
    Huge, open world? Nope, small, copy-paste building. Also get used to looking and loading screens as with some missions you'll get 3 in less than minute. Companion AI is not even silly as they don't sneak with you and during fight will    Ah yes, game that need top notch specs to look terrbile.
    Guns feel worse than in Fallout 4. No difference what you using, just different number shows up.
    Huge, open world? Nope, small, copy-paste building. Also get used to looking and loading screens as with some missions you'll get 3 in less than minute.
    Companion AI is not even silly as they don't sneak with you and during fight will stand tall and proud and die or run in front of you and die.
    Want to practise lockpicking? Nope, no novice lock to be seen.
    Main storyline is boring, rest is fetch quest with sometimes a little branching (by that I mean you can steal stuff or deliver stuff).
    Only thing worst what voice acting is mimics.
    After that long development and delays that game should be at least working.
    1 as is only crashed 5 times.    … Expand
  15. wbamin
    Sep 7, 2023
    5
    O jogo não ofereceu uma jogabilidade envolvente, com combates simplórios, missões secundárias tediosas e pouca liberdade criativa. Sem liberdade de exploração espacial a não ser pelos menus com carregamento. Muito diferente do que foi apresentado no marketing.
  16. Universo
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Combate medíocre, gráfico horríveis, npc de filme de terror, motor gráfico é horrível, bethesa já perdeu sua credibilidade, o produtor desse jogo é muito mentiroso… Expand
  17. Wynn36
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Disappointed. Outdated. Unoriginal. Basic. Waste of time and money. Not optimized. Meh.
  18. RAFF420
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    You are carrying too much to write this review... the amount of playtesting this game must of went through and yet the menus are absolutely garbage, the carry limit is too small, the amount food items heal you is ridiculous.. 3HP

    Pc optimization is poor and the game is buggy. No DLSS without modding is brain melting.
  19. Dcn5940
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    Plein de buf et les promesses ne sont absolument pas tenus.

    Ce jeux mérite 5 ans de développement de plus pour être finalisé.

    Aujourd'hui il équivaut à des jeux de 2012
  20. jamielikesyou
    Sep 11, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An awful blend of Mass Effect, NMS/Elite, Destiny 2 and every Bethesda game you've already played. Swirled together in a toilet to water down every element that made those games special. They did add some game-breaking new {{features}} err, bugs along with pages on pages of unfilterable menus to wade through compressed in a UI that looks like an Alpha build mock up. Anything another game can do in 2 clicks, this one will make you page through to do nearly everything - travel, manage inventory, assign crew, etc. This is not a game that can be redeemed with mods - there are fundamental flaws in game design, balance, performance and QA testing that make this a burden to play.

    They also managed to make a far worse ending than Mass Effect 3, taking away all player choice and agency. A boring, anti-climatic denouement that feels meaningless and devoid of meaning or substance.

    The worst Bethesda game since Redguard.    … Expand
  21. Doan
    Sep 9, 2023
    4
    The menu system is so blatantly designed for controllers, it is incredibly awkward and unintuitive to use with mouse and keyboard.

    Ship-building is a frustrating experience, because the game does not explain the features or functionalities of the different ship parts
  22. Kharnivore2099
    Sep 8, 2023
    3
    This is probably one of Bethesda's poorest outings to date, if we ignore FO76. What we have here is Fallout 4, a disappointing sequel to a beloved franchise, thrown into an incredibly shallow space setting.

    Most quests are simply walking back and forth between a few people, constantly waiting for doors to open and/or simply fast travelling everywhere. This has been their format since    This is probably one of Bethesda's poorest outings to date, if we ignore FO76. What we have here is Fallout 4, a disappointing sequel to a beloved franchise, thrown into an incredibly shallow space setting.

    Most quests are simply walking back and forth between a few people, constantly waiting for doors to open and/or simply fast travelling everywhere. This has been their format since Oblivion, and their lazy design in this regard necessitates the fast travel mechanic. Which is why it is arguably more prominent here than in any other game. Bethesda haven't learned how to make better quests, they have just made much more of them and allowed other mechanics to smooth over the poor designs. Sometimes you'll find that fast travel to a location is locked off for some reason, but if you choose to use the mission listing to plot the route there, it has no problem allowing you to travel there. It all feels very lazy and ill-thought out and makes the notion of exploration laughable.

    Combat perks are once again just damage buffs 90% of the time, with very few actually relating to any sort of "skill" advancement. This has been a thorn in the side of BGS games since Skyrim and it doesn't feel any better here. Though at least there are some other options here and there to pick from. There isn't really much to ship combat either. If you have played any space exploration game in the last 20 years, it will all seem very familiar and arguably dated. I'm not really sure why it's causing such a stir.

    All in all, there is a lot of pointless and unrewarding things to do in this game. If you like doing lots of pointless unrewarding things in a terribly buggy and poorly executed game, you will truly love this. There is a lot of talk about "Game of a Generation", and I think it comes from those that don't understand just how shallow and poorly implemented all of this is. There is nothing special here, just a LOT of half baked content.    … Expand
  23. Nygaard91
    Sep 9, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When Starfield was announced, I was stoked, ready to strap on my space boots and blast off! But rather than a cosmic carnival, I found myself on a not-so-merry-go-round of repetitive tasks sprinkled with cringe woke American nonsense.

    TL;DR: Starfield promised an intergalactic adventure but delivered a mixed bag of repetitive quests, a clunky UI, and space combat woes. While there are some standout moments and impressive voice acting, the game's immersion is frequently broken by bugs, unbalanced combat, and heavy-handed political overtones. In space, everyone might hear you scream... but mostly at the bugs and UI.

    1. Main Questline Missteps: There are some redeemable questlines sprinkled throughout the game, but the main questline is painfully underwhelming. It's primarily reduced to fetch quests. The pattern of collecting artifacts followed by traveling to barren planets to solve the same repetitive temple "puzzle" becomes stale very quickly. Moreover, the powers introduced come off as a thinly-veiled imitation of Skyrim's shouts.

    2. The UI Dilemma: Navigating through the UI feels like a chore more than a streamlined experience. Imagine trying to read an alien language while being tickled – that’s how navigating the UI feels. Its clunky design, particularly evident on PC, and a puzzling decision to cap it at 30 fps mars the experience further.

    3. Combat Curveballs: The game can't seem to decide if it wants its enemies to be invincible titans or fragile glass cannons. On ground combat, switching to "very hard" mode becomes a necessity unless you want your foes to drop like flies with a mere pistol shot. However, space combat is the polar opposite – my ship faced annihilation within mere moments of fast-traveling to a new star system, forcing me to opt for "very easy" mode. The balance is, well, unbalanced.

    4. Ship-Building Woes: Designing my ship felt less like NASA and more like assembling IKEA furniture with missing instructions. Crafting the perfect ship turned out to be less of an exciting endeavor and more of a test of patience. With the erratic camera and inexplicable limitations on ship parts, it's an ordeal.

    5. Base-Building Bungles: If you thought ship-building was challenging, wait until you delve into base-building. Rotation issues, unintuitive snapping functions, and the overt emphasis on grind make it a tedious feature.

    6. Planetary Déjà Vu: The planets gave me serious No Man's Sky flashbacks, and not the good post-update kind. I’ve seen more variety in a box of crayons. The monotonous terrains and the occasional copy-paste aliens took away from the thrill of discovery.

    7. Lost Underwater Opportunities: There's no underwater exploration. Why not? They've done it in Skyrim and Fallout. Feels like a significant oversight.

    8. NPCs – Unsettlingly Hilarious: Kudos on the voice acting, but the NPC animations? Imagine chatting with someone who just chugged ten espressos. Bethesda's decision to bypass motion capture in favor of software was a bad choice when compared to the stellar motion capture in Baldur’s Gate 3.

    9. Map Mayhem: I've probably spent hours wandering around, trying to remember where everything is. There's no map for cities, and the galaxy map isn't intuitive as you'll need to memorize it all. Who needs a GPS in space, right?

    10. Fragmented Immersion: The game's dependence on loading screens and isolated zones breaks the immersion consistently, a letdown for players seeking a seamless space or open world experience.

    11. Interstellar Insects: While Starfield isn't the bug-infested apocalypse that Fallout 76 was, it's not bug-free either. NPCs launching skyward to merge with ceilings is oddly a regular phenomenon. And while many glitches are solvable with a game restart, some are not. An instance had me stumped when a quest wouldn't trigger its next stage. The fix? Console commands, which are PC exclusive and deactivate those sweet achievements. A tough choice for a gamer to make!

    12. Woke Overkill: The game's heavy-handed approach to pushing its political agenda is not just unwelcome but is also immersion-breaking. Starfield's narrative sometimes feels like being cornered at a space party by someone who REALLY wants to discuss their political views. Beam me out, Scotty!    … Expand
  24. Razrback16
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    Nice graphics, mediocre gameplay, but I ultimately refunded it due to the woke agenda in the game. Never buying a game that includes pronouns, alphabet stuff, modern feminism, or race-swapping.
  25. Irxy
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    The devs were so afraid to upset any of the special audiences, they made the game which is extremely bland, boring and unrealistic, also suited for children despite the M rating.
  26. PS4_PC_LIFE
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    What a garbage game, who's dumb idea was it put in a bunch of woke crap into the game, they must of hired what's her face, the one that's responsible for a lot of AAA games turning to crap, The name that should never be spoken, must be her doing. Had to refund it, couldn't stand the idiocy of it.
  27. atherean
    Sep 9, 2023
    2
    The woke dog whistles, the censorship, and the sheer brain-dead design choices around space flight really put a big negative spell over the couple of good, and sometimes great elements this game has. If the developers could stop projecting their left wing ideals for a sec and work on NPC models, space flight, etc. This game could have been something great. But they instead choose to ruinThe woke dog whistles, the censorship, and the sheer brain-dead design choices around space flight really put a big negative spell over the couple of good, and sometimes great elements this game has. If the developers could stop projecting their left wing ideals for a sec and work on NPC models, space flight, etc. This game could have been something great. But they instead choose to ruin immersion by having this incredibly obvious feminist agenda, resulting in NPCs on a literal mining outpost on Mars (Cydonia) be a 50/50 split male and female. As if that's anywhere logical or realistic. Being this uncomfortable with biological reality surely classifies as a mental illness, no?… Expand
  28. ReziuS
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    It's a solid base that a (potential) modding community can use to build something worthwhile in the future, but on its own it's very unimpressive.
  29. devhache
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    I don't enjoy Bethesda games. They lack of gameplay. It is just bland and boring. Go there, talk to that dude, go there pick that stuff, walk 2 miles and talk to that other dude... i guess it is for people who likes to believe they live in another world and have another job or something. I like challinging gameplay, actually some skill with the controller or some tactic skills.

    Graphics    I don't enjoy Bethesda games. They lack of gameplay. It is just bland and boring. Go there, talk to that dude, go there pick that stuff, walk 2 miles and talk to that other dude... i guess it is for people who likes to believe they live in another world and have another job or something. I like challinging gameplay, actually some skill with the controller or some tactic skills.

    Graphics are really outdated. Faces are like from 15 years ago.    … Expand
  30. stephanber
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    I was looking forward to this game. The hype was high. Videos of the game really were immersive. I installed the game and played it during the early access, ready to spend hours on it.
    Deception
    As everyone else is saying : It's not a space game. You go to your ship and then "fast travel" to another planet. You can't just go there by yourself. The "space" part is just for saying "look    I was looking forward to this game. The hype was high. Videos of the game really were immersive. I installed the game and played it during the early access, ready to spend hours on it.
    Deception
    As everyone else is saying : It's not a space game. You go to your ship and then "fast travel" to another planet. You can't just go there by yourself. The "space" part is just for saying "look it's a space game, you can control your ship without going anywhere ! But you can shoot on other ships !".

    Majority of the time you are in menu clicking on "go there", "take off", "leave the ship", "inventory", "missions".. Talk about "immersive"....
    I don't understand how a much smaller game like "Outer Wilds", without any "missions" can be more a LOT more immersive than this billion $ game...    … Expand
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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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