Starfield

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5711 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,635 out of 5711
  2. Mixed: 612 out of 5711
  3. Negative: 2,464 out of 5711
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  1. Xalon
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Outstanding game, everything I ever wanted in an RPG set in space. Great job Bethesda!
  2. dryii
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    One look at how this game is posting a 'Very Positive' rating from over 25k people on Steam shows how most of the reviews here are not valid. I presume those who don't have the game to play have lots of time to spend coming up with bogus accounts to post nonsense online. I came here to give it a 9, but instead, i'll bump it to a 10 for a bit more compensation for those unscrupulousOne look at how this game is posting a 'Very Positive' rating from over 25k people on Steam shows how most of the reviews here are not valid. I presume those who don't have the game to play have lots of time to spend coming up with bogus accounts to post nonsense online. I came here to give it a 9, but instead, i'll bump it to a 10 for a bit more compensation for those unscrupulous reviews.

    Now for my take: the game is indeed vast. So much to do if you're into storytelling, true RPG mechanics, and fun. I've enjoyed all of the time I've spent in-game thus far and am sure this will keep me busy for months/years to come. Excellent work BGS.    … Expand
  3. Crusader
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Bethesda does it again! The game is a bit like Mass Effect if made by Bethesda. Amazing space RPG!
  4. Caralhao
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Bethesda makes a game, Microsoft buys Bethesda, morons with a Playstation get sad and plan on twitter to review bomb the game, because they can't accept people, especially Xbox Users, are playing a videogame that isn't either an Ubisoft open world clone with more money spent (Horizon, SpiderMan) or an over the shoulder linear action adventure game (God of War, Last of Us, Uncharted etc).Bethesda makes a game, Microsoft buys Bethesda, morons with a Playstation get sad and plan on twitter to review bomb the game, because they can't accept people, especially Xbox Users, are playing a videogame that isn't either an Ubisoft open world clone with more money spent (Horizon, SpiderMan) or an over the shoulder linear action adventure game (God of War, Last of Us, Uncharted etc).

    If you'd like to play a videogame where you have fun, playing a Bethesda game is one of best bets, and Starfield is now the best Bethesda game (although Oblivion will always have a special place in my heart). If you prefer to have Sony spend millions in motion capture to hide the fact that the gameplay in most of their games, the only thing that should actually matter, is just not fun... fine, go play that, just leave the reviews alone.    … Expand
  5. slikk66
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    I think this game deserves a 10. I have about 20 hours in so far, it's amazing that there is so much in this game to do. Seeing what people discover and talk about online makes me realize how little I've even done yet. Very surprised to see the user score so low, feels like it's just something for people to complain about. Virtually no bugs for me, and my first foray into a Bethesda game.I think this game deserves a 10. I have about 20 hours in so far, it's amazing that there is so much in this game to do. Seeing what people discover and talk about online makes me realize how little I've even done yet. Very surprised to see the user score so low, feels like it's just something for people to complain about. Virtually no bugs for me, and my first foray into a Bethesda game. It's very impressive.… Expand
  6. zatec
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Sehr gutes rpg geworden. Wer Bethesda spiele mag wird hier seinen Spaß haben.
  7. Gups
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Confesso que nunca fui fã dos jogos da Bethesda, mas Starfield conseguiu fazer o que eu achava impossível, de gostar de algum jogo dela. Starfield é simplesmente uma obra prima que merece ser jogador por todos amantes por esse tipo de temática. Trilha sonora fantástica, modo em terceira pessoa perfeita, história incrível e um universo completamente instigante.
    Starfield é sem dúvidas um    Confesso que nunca fui fã dos jogos da Bethesda, mas Starfield conseguiu fazer o que eu achava impossível, de gostar de algum jogo dela. Starfield é simplesmente uma obra prima que merece ser jogador por todos amantes por esse tipo de temática. Trilha sonora fantástica, modo em terceira pessoa perfeita, história incrível e um universo completamente instigante.
    Starfield é sem dúvidas um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos!    … Expand
  8. NoelHardstyle
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Best game ever. One of the best rpg with a deep story and set in a sci Fi setting. Graphics are amazing
  9. SeijuroSGD
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Played on PC and Xbox Series X.
    Bethesda has made their best game, I like it better than Fallout 4 or Skyrim, it's overwhelming what they have achieved.
  10. Atyzer
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This is the deepest sandbox exploration game since Fallout 2. It is a legit space exploration that helps you to understand which star system is located where and which planets surround it. A lot of great fun exploring, shooting on the ground, and shooting in space. It has an amazing starship builder tool to build your unique spaceship.

    Pros: • The game is huge, I'm typically finishing    This is the deepest sandbox exploration game since Fallout 2. It is a legit space exploration that helps you to understand which star system is located where and which planets surround it. A lot of great fun exploring, shooting on the ground, and shooting in space. It has an amazing starship builder tool to build your unique spaceship.

    Pros:
    • The game is huge, I'm typically finishing games within 100 hours, but I'm 120 hours in and still barely explored the game.
    • Great side quests that feel like main quests.
    • Great selection of weapons.
    • Impactful skills that help me to focus on exploration rather than shooting everything.
    • Powerful custom spaceship builder.
    • Amazing sound and music, I mean it's so good I keep music in the background for my work.
    • Interesting sci-fi story with space explorers, space pirates, political struggle, aliens, and artifacts.

    Cons:
    • Graphics look dated on the console, like 4 years dated.
    • Characters don't have depth to them.
    • A lot of recycled content in different locations.
    • Too many loading screens and loading is slow even on fast SSD.    … Expand
  11. kozzy420
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Best Bethesda game since Oblivion!

    Combat is improved, graphics are improved, animations are improved, the faction missions are brilliant, the side missions are way better than I expected and its just overall super fun to play. Bethesda is back to what they do best, making wonderful game worlds for people to do there thing in. I wanted to be slick talking space cowboy and I have been    Best Bethesda game since Oblivion!

    Combat is improved, graphics are improved, animations are improved, the faction missions are brilliant, the side missions are way better than I expected and its just overall super fun to play.

    Bethesda is back to what they do best, making wonderful game worlds for people to do there thing in. I wanted to be slick talking space cowboy and I have been able to do that more than I was expecting!

    The game does have issues, such as the map and UI being trash and performance needing improvement, but everything else is top notch. This is my second favorite game of the year for 2023, behind Baldurs Gate 3.

    Have played 52 hours of Starfield so far and LOVE IT! Bethesda is back baby!    … Expand
  12. Voldemordred
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This game is the pinnacle of open world gaming. So many fleshed out factions. The game economy is engrossing and well thought out as well. The lore is worthy of having a Netflix CGI series for the backstory. The ship building is a game all by it's self. I have to say the improvements made to the game engine are very much appreciated as well. I remember 3rd person basically being immersionThis game is the pinnacle of open world gaming. So many fleshed out factions. The game economy is engrossing and well thought out as well. The lore is worthy of having a Netflix CGI series for the backstory. The ship building is a game all by it's self. I have to say the improvements made to the game engine are very much appreciated as well. I remember 3rd person basically being immersion breaking in Morrowind. Because your character looked like it was moonwalking. LOL. In Starfield The Lipsyncing is great and in 3rd person your character is firmly planted to the ground and perfectly positioned. To finally make 1st and 3rd person options equally viable ways to play. From the first mission on Kreet I was hooked absorbing all the environmental storytelling about the Terrormorph. And then joining the Vanguard and getting an Aliens 3 styled Quest right from the start. The game is incredible. Todd Howard and his fantastic team really made the game of a generation. And I thank them for it.… Expand
  13. jojimbo
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Starfield is a great game
  14. Ghaiana
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    You need a little a patience and you need to like Bethesda games, but then what's not to like if you have a decent computer. This game is immense, it has very interesting quests, starships, exploration, housing. I was afraid that many bugs would show up, which is usually the case with Bethesda games, but I encountered only very few and not game breaking. I think this game has content forYou need a little a patience and you need to like Bethesda games, but then what's not to like if you have a decent computer. This game is immense, it has very interesting quests, starships, exploration, housing. I was afraid that many bugs would show up, which is usually the case with Bethesda games, but I encountered only very few and not game breaking. I think this game has content for years to come.… Expand
  15. dick7181
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. I'm grateful for Gamepass. It helped me get in touch with my game of the year. I can't decide if to get it on Steam or not. I probably will. This is one is worth it.
  16. RaysOfGrey
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    I am NOT going to review the technical side of the game. It's not perfect, but, that said...it is by far the BEST Bethesda release I have played in my lifetime.

    Starfield is great. Simple. If you loved Skyrim, Fallout 4 you will love this. It's right there. The whole space aspect is more of a backdrop than a core mechanic. But it works (For me) and I am having the best time    I am NOT going to review the technical side of the game. It's not perfect, but, that said...it is by far the BEST Bethesda release I have played in my lifetime.

    Starfield is great. Simple. If you loved Skyrim, Fallout 4 you will love this. It's right there.
    The whole space aspect is more of a backdrop than a core mechanic. But it works (For me) and I am having the best time exploring, learning, crafting, building.

    The best way to describe it is: 'It's Fallout 4 in Space" Basicly.

    I have had NO gamebreaking bugs. Game runs at a solid 40-50 FPS on my RTX3070. Is that perfect? hell no. BUt its playable. And I am certain that future patches and optimizations will bring that number up further.

    I rate this game a solid 8/10. It works for me. And I sunk 30-ish hours into it already.
    (My ranking is 10 to OFF-SET the negative reviewers)    … Expand
  17. GryffinDarkBred
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Ignore 0s They're just pissy Sony fanboys trying to ruin the game's rating.
  18. 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!
  19. Ngoctu
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Don't let the whining complain deceive you it's a good game if you understand the gendre and your PC Is well maintained and not a mess.
  20. ruethegloom
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Runs great, looks nice. Plays much like their previous games which is what I wanted. Will be playing for many more hours.
  21. y2jarmyofficial
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Great game.very little bugs.this game can take up to 40 hours if you do some side missions
  22. nicoelcainri
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    It's a great game but not without flaws. To be honest, it worths a 8.5/10. But I'm tired of kids who put 1 or 0. If you enjoy Betheda's games and space opera...this latter is for you
  23. Tyrion_juanka
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Juegazo, lo estoy disfrutando muchisimo, el juego me va bastante bien en Pc (Aunque estoy seguro que pueden rascar algo mas a la optimización) y es puro juego de Bethseda, Me tiene enamorado.
  24. Orthogon
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This is about as good as Skyrim.
    Fantastic production values. Piracy is a bundle of fun. Planet exploration is relaxing. Once you start playing around with it, the physics this engine is capable of are incredible.
  25. Joryn282
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This is absolutely the game I've been waiting for. It's had me hooked from the moment I started it up. Engaging storylines, characters, ship combat's fun and rewarding, and ship building has been a blast so far. Exploration can feel a little tedious, but once you get it figured out it isn't bad. It's been a pleasantly mostly bug free experience as well. Nothing like the buggy messes ofThis is absolutely the game I've been waiting for. It's had me hooked from the moment I started it up. Engaging storylines, characters, ship combat's fun and rewarding, and ship building has been a blast so far. Exploration can feel a little tedious, but once you get it figured out it isn't bad. It's been a pleasantly mostly bug free experience as well. Nothing like the buggy messes of Bethesda's previous games. I haven't even started modding it yet. Once I get to start doing that, probably on a second playthrough, because that is definitely happening, this game will be a go to for me for years to come. Welcome to Starfield!… Expand
  26. vortice
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Un gran juego, coge todo lo clasico del Skyrim y del Fallout, llevandolo a su mejor nivel.
  27. Kanivakil
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Countering jelly Playstation fanboys with a 10/10 score although I own a PS5 myself. Stop **** and get yourself a proper PC/GPU instead of review bombing.
  28. 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
  29. dfanz0r
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    I'm not typically into single player games for various reasons but man I've had a great time with starfield. Yes it's not perfect and there is a lot of room for improvement but that doesn't impact how much fun I've had with the game. I have 50+ game hours in the game currently(hard to say exactly with me having left the game open once or twice)

    The ship builder has been a ton of fun, ship    I'm not typically into single player games for various reasons but man I've had a great time with starfield. Yes it's not perfect and there is a lot of room for improvement but that doesn't impact how much fun I've had with the game. I have 50+ game hours in the game currently(hard to say exactly with me having left the game open once or twice)

    The ship builder has been a ton of fun, ship combat feels really nice without being overly complicated. The skills tree is extremely extensive and in depth. The powers have been my least cared about feature since they just aren't very impactful yet. I'm currently on the last story mission, and man I love how the story works here.    … Expand
  30. aln666
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    One of the best new IPs that i've seen in years, a masterpiece of Bethesda.
    Im really happy to be a xbox and PC owner in this generation
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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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