Starfield

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  1. ali1234jsowkd
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    ok let me start this by asking what do we want when we want to play games? simply having fun alright in that matter there are lots of elements to achieve that for example shooting designing or the unexpected stories of the game and the freedom it offers we know very well that Bethesda games like fallout and elder scrolls try to full all these elements in their own way in these gamesok let me start this by asking what do we want when we want to play games? simply having fun alright in that matter there are lots of elements to achieve that for example shooting designing or the unexpected stories of the game and the freedom it offers we know very well that Bethesda games like fallout and elder scrolls try to full all these elements in their own way in these games they're making , i love Skyrim i believe it's the most complete game i prefer it over gta v because the freedom it gives and wonderful choices to make and their effects on the game world yes rockstar games are the best but I want to have my own style my own way in doing missions kill or talk or steal while in gta v you can't do anything but following what they want so it's just like a movie with great details and great story more than a game where you can be what ever you want in whatever you like while rockstar games the only freedom you get is only by changing your clothes or your hair unlike starfeild or Skyrim they're trying to make the ultimate free world game for us in their way and I really think they're doing a good job i mean there's a lot for them to make it better but they have the correct vision for it , it's definitely not starfeild but maybe in the future with elder scrolls 6 i hope… Expand
  2. grantus10
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Starfield is an RPG that brings the best out of previous Bethesda games with the best sci-fi narrative about space ever created. With elements inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey and Interstellar, a game about space has never been this grand and with such satisfying exploration until now. The team led by Todd Howard can be proud of the fantastic work they've put out.
  3. uas23248
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    I am in love with this game this game should be game of generation must play this game ❤️
  4. miloskysg
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    a perfect game. Only sony users crying. The game is perfect, this is GOTY. PERFECT
  5. GeeButtersnaps
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Starfield lives up the billing as the next great Bethesda RPG. It is a more polished version of Skyrim or Fallout. The quests are fantastic. The gunplay is much improved. And, of course, the RPG elements of the game are off-the-charts. It does not hold your hand. You have to figure out how to get new ships, upgrade them, and you have to learn how to dogfight. You have to tailor yourStarfield lives up the billing as the next great Bethesda RPG. It is a more polished version of Skyrim or Fallout. The quests are fantastic. The gunplay is much improved. And, of course, the RPG elements of the game are off-the-charts. It does not hold your hand. You have to figure out how to get new ships, upgrade them, and you have to learn how to dogfight. You have to tailor your upgrades to your playstyle. This game has so many elements that you can completely miss. Some skills unlock the ability to do certain things. This is not a game that you can pick up for five minutes and "get into it". But if you like Bethesda games and large, immersive RPGs, this game is definitely for you.… Expand
  6. EMChemist
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    35 hours in.. Great game! I have put all my other games down for this. Game of the year!
  7. tmhhope
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    I don't understand the negativity in others' reviews. I've played maybe 7 hours so far and this game is simply spectacular.
  8. FEBIUS96
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    The best game ever! It's Amazing in every detail...for me the winner Game of the Year 2023
  9. brand0n555
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Loving the game so far! Already beat it and have done New Game+ as well. Completed most faction quest lines and found them enjoyable and more like mini main quests than previous titles where it's obvious they are merely side quests strung together. I was a little let down that it didn't have seamless landing and takeoff from planets such as in no man's sky but it's not the worst thingLoving the game so far! Already beat it and have done New Game+ as well. Completed most faction quest lines and found them enjoyable and more like mini main quests than previous titles where it's obvious they are merely side quests strung together. I was a little let down that it didn't have seamless landing and takeoff from planets such as in no man's sky but it's not the worst thing ever. Also, despite not being able to fully walk around a planet I have never hit a world border. I enjoy the ship building a lot and I have dabbled in outpost building too which isn't normally my cup of tea but making a cool base with your own ship builder is still neat. Overall I love the game and can't wait for mod support and dlc.… Expand
  10. adrickalansky
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly I love the game. Great storylines, beautiful graphics, great character building. This is a Bethesda game through and through. Also, as ES4 Oblivion being my favorite ES, I really enjoy some of the Oblivion elements they brought back for this game. Hearing Ron Hopes voice actor made me very happy, however it would have been funny if they added voice lines such as STOP, YOU VIOLATED THE LAW!… Expand
  11. Felipe3341
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Estou com mais de 30 horas no jogo, agora que estou começando a me acostumar com todas as mecânicas do game, quanto mais você joga, melhor o jogo fica e mais você quer jogar, é um verdadeiro simulador espacial, sensacional. Parabéns Bethesda e Microsoft, ainda mais com um game desse porte, Day One no Game Pass.
    XBOX é o melhor custo benefício em todos os sentidos, disparado na frente da    Estou com mais de 30 horas no jogo, agora que estou começando a me acostumar com todas as mecânicas do game, quanto mais você joga, melhor o jogo fica e mais você quer jogar, é um verdadeiro simulador espacial, sensacional. Parabéns Bethesda e Microsoft, ainda mais com um game desse porte, Day One no Game Pass.
    XBOX é o melhor custo benefício em todos os sentidos, disparado na frente da concorrência.
    Enquanto o meu PS5 está dando teia de aranha já, só fica guardado na estante. Que sirva de exemplo para a Sony. E viva a concorrência!!!    … Expand
  12. irivero
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    It's a great game. Nice story, It's not comparable as Fallout 76. Has some mechanics from Bethesda RPGs and has a good story. I can explore planets and the load screens are fast.
    I used to play Frontier Elite, from 90's and Starfield have much more fun. I can play as a pirate, an universe explorer or follow the missions. There are some bugs, but nothing annoying.
    As a big game like this    It's a great game. Nice story, It's not comparable as Fallout 76. Has some mechanics from Bethesda RPGs and has a good story. I can explore planets and the load screens are fast.
    I used to play Frontier Elite, from 90's and Starfield have much more fun. I can play as a pirate, an universe explorer or follow the missions. There are some bugs, but nothing annoying.
    As a big game like this one, bugs can be fixed in updates. I never saw a completly bugless game....    … Expand
  13. RarelyLH
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Classic Bethesda formula, jumping between planets can feel tedious from time to time, however there is always something new to discover and do.

    Honestly a 8/10 but due to some weirdos review bombing games I'm setting it as 10
  14. starmoose_actua
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    This is certainly the best Bethesda experience I had since Oblivion and Fallout 3.

    I am only about 30 hours or so in, and so far the game and especially the story does not disappoint! I also like how the game allows for multiple play-styles. You can move around quickly or take your time taking it all in. Space combat is fun and bombastic. Physics in this game really is next level. Also    This is certainly the best Bethesda experience I had since Oblivion and Fallout 3.

    I am only about 30 hours or so in, and so far the game and especially the story does not disappoint!
    I also like how the game allows for multiple play-styles. You can move around quickly or take your time taking it all in. Space combat is fun and bombastic. Physics in this game really is next level. Also looking forward to the Creation Kit launching so the mod development can really get going.. so much potential for years to come! (just look at Skyrim, Fallout 4, etc).

    Highly recommended... Don't mind the review bombers, the vast majority have obviously never played the game.

    Have fun!    … Expand
  15. kris24morris
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    I absolutely love this game! The main story quest is long, robust, and insane so far and New Game+ keeps things interesting. Even after tons of game play, since early access, there's still a lot I haven't done yet. :)
  16. Jawidan
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    This Game looks so nice and for a person who always loved Astronomy is it more genius. The way you skill your character and improve it or find some new random planets from over 1000 of it. It's just great. Ok if you cannot search completely every stone from every over 1000 planets. Who cares? And who wants it? Enjoy this Game and be happy
  17. faker676
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    toma lo mejor de los juegos de bethesda y lo aglutina en un titulo con un monton de actividades por hacer, como RPG mejora bastante y es enganchante, cumple con el objetvo primordial de un videojuego, divertir y transmitir inmersion
  18. robmanv
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    I loved this game, even more the air crafting that takes me a massive amount of hours. The entire game is a masterpiece and the best Bethesda game until date.
  19. Norto
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    I’ve barely scratched the surface of what this game offers, but I’ve still played it every night I could. At first I was concerned with the long treks to new points of interest, but as I learned the new mechanics, and had a better understanding of how fast travel works, the game really opened up. Some planets have some crazy storms and angry wildlife, but others have quiet moon landscapesI’ve barely scratched the surface of what this game offers, but I’ve still played it every night I could. At first I was concerned with the long treks to new points of interest, but as I learned the new mechanics, and had a better understanding of how fast travel works, the game really opened up. Some planets have some crazy storms and angry wildlife, but others have quiet moon landscapes with research bases that you can loot. Quests so far are Bethesda standard, but the air of mystery that outer space presents adds a lot to their formula. Would heavily recommend to anyone interested.… Expand
  20. VM01047
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    "I'm playing an excellent game on the Xbox Series S, with over 60 hours of gameplay. The game is very well optimized, with incredibly realistic planets. It's exactly how I imagined a space exploration game should be. An area that could be The quality of the characters' faces has improved, but that doesn't diminish the 10 rating I would give to the game.

    In this game, you can set up a    "I'm playing an excellent game on the Xbox Series S, with over 60 hours of gameplay. The game is very well optimized, with incredibly realistic planets. It's exactly how I imagined a space exploration game should be. An area that could be The quality of the characters' faces has improved, but that doesn't diminish the 10 rating I would give to the game.

    In this game, you can set up a colony, customize ships, modify weapons and armor, create items and collect resources, among other possibilities. Surprisingly, 30 fps isn't a problem, and gameplay even feels smoother than expected.

    The reason for generating this confusion with "Starfield" is that it is a Microsoft game, not a Sony one, which generates anger in the Sony media and the Poyneis.    … Expand
  21. Kiko2008
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego al que he jugado. Gráficamente está a la altura y la sensación de exploración espacial es la mejor de la historia.
  22. leocord
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Starfield is a masterpiece of science fiction role-playing that delivers on its promise of unparalleled freedom and immersion. From the moment I created my character and chose my background and traits, I felt like I was living in a vast and vibrant galaxy full of wonders and dangers. The game offers a staggering amount of customization options, from the appearance and skills of myStarfield is a masterpiece of science fiction role-playing that delivers on its promise of unparalleled freedom and immersion. From the moment I created my character and chose my background and traits, I felt like I was living in a vast and vibrant galaxy full of wonders and dangers. The game offers a staggering amount of customization options, from the appearance and skills of my character, to the design and functionality of my spaceship, to the weapons and gadgets I can craft and use.

    The game world is simply breathtaking, with over 1000 planets to explore, each with its own unique atmosphere, culture, flora, fauna, and secrets. The game does an amazing job of balancing realism and fantasy, creating a believable and consistent universe that draws inspiration from both science and fiction. The game also features a dynamic weather system, day-night cycle, and realistic physics that affect the gameplay and the environment.

    The story of Starfield is captivating and engaging, with branching paths and multiple endings that depend on my choices and actions. The game puts me in the role of a member of Constellation, the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy. Along the way, I encounter various factions, characters, and quests that challenge me morally, intellectually, and emotionally. The game does not shy away from tackling complex themes such as humanity's place in the cosmos, the ethics of colonization, the nature of artificial intelligence, and the consequences of war.

    The gameplay of Starfield is smooth and satisfying, with a seamless transition between first-person and third-person perspective. The game offers a variety of gameplay styles, from stealth and hacking, to diplomacy and trading, to combat and exploration. The game also features a robust skill system that allows me to specialize in different fields and unlock new abilities. The combat is thrilling and tactical, with a wide range of weapons and gadgets that can be modified and upgraded. The game also supports different modes of travel, from walking and driving, to flying and teleporting.

    The graphics and sound of Starfield are stunning and immersive, with a high level of detail and realism. The game uses the new Creation Engine 2, which delivers stunning visuals, realistic lighting and shadows, dynamic reflections, volumetric clouds, ray tracing, and more. The game also features a rich and varied soundtrack composed by Inon Zur, who also composed the music for Fallout 4 and Fallout 76. The game also features excellent voice acting from a talented cast of actors.

    Starfield is not only the best game of 2023, but also one of the best games ever made. It is a monumental achievement in gaming history that sets a new standard for the genre. It is a game that deserves to be played by everyone who loves science fiction, role-playing, or simply great games. Starfield is a game that will stay with me for a long time, as I continue to explore its infinite possibilities. Starfield is not just a game, it is an experience. Starfield is the game of the year 2023.    … Expand
  23. GreatBamboozler
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    The games not for everyone it seems but it's space fallout with no mans sky elements. This is not a run and gun game. Not all missions are action packed but there's always something to do, you have to go out of the way to find empty planets, and there's some learning curve. The ship building is neat, each npc/companion feels like a whole new person when you meet them, gunplay feels goodThe games not for everyone it seems but it's space fallout with no mans sky elements. This is not a run and gun game. Not all missions are action packed but there's always something to do, you have to go out of the way to find empty planets, and there's some learning curve. The ship building is neat, each npc/companion feels like a whole new person when you meet them, gunplay feels good overall, some of the cities have more life and quests as multiple towns in fallout 4 combined, the graphics are good. You also have way more rpg options than fallout 4. You can play be a good karma explorer or a smuggling blood thirsty criminal. Runs fine on my Xbox series s with no issues after about 10 hours in. I personally dont mind 30 fps but the loading screens only take a second. It's got its quirks but overall it's a solid game but it does take an hour or 2 to get into it. It may not be a perfect game but it's far from bad.… Expand
  24. DarkMeta1
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Starfield is a great! game there’s so much well thought out intricate detail in this game & it just keeps calling you back & it’s exciting! Starfield isn’t too woke or any of that crap ppl jealous of its success maintain for whatever weird motivated reasons they have? Starfield is definitely not at all last gen looking like some others have tried to claim, I’m playing on Xbox Series XStarfield is a great! game there’s so much well thought out intricate detail in this game & it just keeps calling you back & it’s exciting! Starfield isn’t too woke or any of that crap ppl jealous of its success maintain for whatever weird motivated reasons they have? Starfield is definitely not at all last gen looking like some others have tried to claim, I’m playing on Xbox Series X Displayed on LG 55”C1 Oled & the game is an absolute visual masterpiece. I own the PS5 & all its exclusives too & have owned both since 2020 so when I say Starfield looks nex gen I mean Starfield looks more next generation than any other game on the PS5 or Xbox Series X it’s the exact definition by design. I gave it a 10/10 because it’s the only game so far this year released that deserves & it’ll be a long time before another comes along like it that does.… Expand
  25. SMILy1989
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Great Game, Love it! Nice Graphics, cool story and a ton of mechanics. What do you want more?
  26. Tiorex
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Eu simplesmente não sei quando vou terminar Starfield.
    Estou focando nas missões secundarias e na exploração dos planetas e luas. Saboreando cada descoberta nova sem pressa e sem cobrança.
    Vou criando minha estória. Totalmente focado em ser um andarilho em busca não de destinos, mas de jornadas.
  27. MrT4NKs
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    By far the best RPG I've played. Makes me more excited for elder scrolls 6. This game has taken over my life
  28. Hirox
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    One-of-a-kind experience. If you have criminal record, a faction (like FBI), might come and recruit you, asking you to be their undercover. You can, battleship fight them when they try to pull you, or you can choose to go with'em. During the interview, you can choose not to help'em, pay your fine and walk out, you can accept their offer, or you can start gun blazing.

    For those who give    One-of-a-kind experience. If you have criminal record, a faction (like FBI), might come and recruit you, asking you to be their undercover. You can, battleship fight them when they try to pull you, or you can choose to go with'em. During the interview, you can choose not to help'em, pay your fine and walk out, you can accept their offer, or you can start gun blazing.

    For those who give 0 or 4 stars cus you can't fly through the atmosphere... thx god you are not a game developer.

    Your wanna fly down to the surface? It'd be a boring trip! Would you wanna spend money on something majority don't care, and won't even try?
    One or 2 youtubers might try it, but I'll bet, he/she will never do it again. It's life wasting.

    Would you prefer to fly 20 hours (20 years?, 20 light years?) from planet A to planet B (meantime, it's just a boring flight)?
    Or would you prefer, like in a movie, take off, cut, entering a planet, cut, landed, cut, shows that you've "traveled"?

    On a planet, you wanna go to A, but you are at the opposite side of the location. You sure you wanna fly there? Have your even been to overseas? You know how freaking tiring it is to fly 10+hours right?

    I'd prefer "load".    … Expand
  29. AutisticPS_Pony
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Never played it. But Todd made me believe. 10/10 best game ever that sony can't even compete with. Thank you Phill, very nice!
  30. rodrigomessias
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    I could spend hours here describing how realistic the game is, how well the characters are crafted and how well the story is written. But who cares? Microsoft dared to have a major exclusive and all that matters is flooding Metacritic with terrible scores to negatively influence the perception of unsuspecting users. It's full of Sonistas here who don't have an Xbox or a PC to playI could spend hours here describing how realistic the game is, how well the characters are crafted and how well the story is written. But who cares? Microsoft dared to have a major exclusive and all that matters is flooding Metacritic with terrible scores to negatively influence the perception of unsuspecting users. It's full of Sonistas here who don't have an Xbox or a PC to play Starfield. You shouldn't give so much importance to user ratings or media, but rather do your own analysis of whether the game has elements that appeal to you and then subscribe to GamePass for a month to test the game and see if you like it. Draw your own conclusions, don't let yourself be influenced by anyone, not even me.… Expand
  31. juliozsk8
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Hace mucho que no esperaba tanto un juego, desde Gear of War 3, Assasssins Creed o algun Street Figther. Me sorprendio mucho la calidad, lo tan libre que es para tomar y hacer lo que quieras. Espere el dia del lanzamiento y no me guie por ningun medio o streamer. La verdad hermoso! si te gusta la ciencia ficcion, el universo, te va a encantar. Lo que no me acostumbro es la distribucion deHace mucho que no esperaba tanto un juego, desde Gear of War 3, Assasssins Creed o algun Street Figther. Me sorprendio mucho la calidad, lo tan libre que es para tomar y hacer lo que quieras. Espere el dia del lanzamiento y no me guie por ningun medio o streamer. La verdad hermoso! si te gusta la ciencia ficcion, el universo, te va a encantar. Lo que no me acostumbro es la distribucion de botones inicial, que es una pavada que se puede solucionar. Pero lo recomiendo, lo corri en mi xbox series, en la nube y en mi notebook gamer y va con todo. Eso si! desgraciadamente el dia tiene 24 hs para dedicarle mas tiempo.… Expand
  32. santinho
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Liberdade total, da pra fazer muita coisa no jogo, construir base, nave, roubar, ter relacionamento, explorar um vastidão de planetas e satélites etc...
  33. Akbar12
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a
    wonderful game thanks bethesda❤this game have a few but sure bethesda get updates for bugs    … Expand
  34. ErEzu
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Para mi ha sido una grata sorpresa ya que últimamente solo he visto decepciones en la industria del videojuego. Una vez que vas entendiendo el juego y sus mecánicas más me gusta. Es un juego de rol brutal.
  35. Supercoolmwb
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    The best game they ever made it super fun I just love the dog fights in starfield I am overwhelm how much there’s to do love the jet pack stairfield is a great game
  36. EltioPhill
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de los últimos tiempos, mucha variedad y esta muy bien trabajado.
  37. Mani9623
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Is perfect
    The best game in 2023 Fanboys, don't be pressured
    The better is spiderman 2
  38. SchroederRock
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    It's what you'd expect from an open-world game in 2023. Go anywhere, do almost anything, take on all kinds of missions/stories. The main story is engaging enough and the characters are deep enough to be interesting and worth exploring their backstories (if you're into that kind of progression in these games). Perhaps the most fun things for me are the combat and the ship-building &It's what you'd expect from an open-world game in 2023. Go anywhere, do almost anything, take on all kinds of missions/stories. The main story is engaging enough and the characters are deep enough to be interesting and worth exploring their backstories (if you're into that kind of progression in these games). Perhaps the most fun things for me are the combat and the ship-building & outpost-building - I don't know why, but I dig those aspects of this game more than previous Bethesda games. Usually, the shooting mechanics are pretty janky but this game finally offers a more streamlined and somewhat smooth combat experience. It's not something as smooth/fluid as a competitive shooter like COD or Apex but it's a step up from the typical Bethesda game.

    At first, I didn't know if I was going to get into Starfield and put any time into it. Now I'm about 20+ hours in and have no plans to slow down. I think I've put more time into other missions than the main mission. It's great to run into complex engagements that have some ripple effects downstream. I know, Fallout had some of these same cornerstones but this just seems to be much stronger overall.

    My only gripes are that on the Series X you only 30 FPS. It's not a big deal and I understand that Starfield is THAT BIG and it's tough to render everything and get above 30 FPS even with a console as powerful as the SX but I still wish it could be that much smoother and locked at 60 FPS. I hope there's a way to unlock that down the line - unlikely, but it would be cool if they could. The second gripe is that you can't really travel from one planet to the next or enter a planet atmosphere without fast traveling. I was hoping that, like No Man's Sky, you'd be able to experience that entry to a planet and then use the landing automation or something. Again, not a dealbreaker just a missed opportunity. I think people would have enjoyed taking their ships into atmosphere and guiding themselves toward a landing pad.

    It's a great game - one that validates my ownership of Game Pass and allows me to actually enjoy what I pay on a 6-month cadence because I'm finally getting something that makes me want to sit down for hours and play.    … Expand
  39. MonkY
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    It's Fallout/Skyrim in space, Bethesda style!
    It could've been a 10/10 game, if those loading screens could've been avoided. Also, they were just lazy to put that gamma/brightness control in-game, so not everything looks so "broken"...
  40. gamerinside
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Estoy teniendo un excelente inicio con Starfield, como cualquier juego de Bethesda con sus altas y sus bajas pero todo bien
  41. changfong
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Ah let me guess, the butthurt "Cultural war" idiots from USA? LOL. OR a Sony fanboi is protesting the "Exclusive deal" when Sony is the douchebag who insisted in relying on 1st AND 3rd party exclusive deals, one of the most anti consumer and anti competitive antics that are actually legal?

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

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

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

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

    And for those who think (or pretend to think) that this is a space sim instead of a space cowboy RPG (if you argue that this is RPG lite I will grant you the point), you really need to go rinse your ear and learn to read and listen.    … Expand
  42. Devo
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Starting off I thought it was just a 7-8.

    After playing more, the game opened up into something special. The worlds, strike that, the whole galaxy is full of surprises and small things that turn a good game into masterful game that can be played for a long time. The random encounters with insurance salesmen, the Breaking bad and Batman references (including a kinda fake bat cave) Halo    Starting off I thought it was just a 7-8.

    After playing more, the game opened up into something special. The worlds, strike that, the whole galaxy is full of surprises and small things that turn a good game into masterful game that can be played for a long time. The random encounters with insurance salesmen, the Breaking bad and Batman references (including a kinda fake bat cave) Halo Reach, Aliens, nerdy collector...

    I haven't even started ship building, or much outpost building. I liken it to the best vacation you might have had...
    Not the best room ever, but good.
    Not all the meals were the best, but some stood out.
    Some attractions might have been not what you expected, or lived up to, some did.

    BUT you might have had the best vacation ever, filled with so much fun!

    This game might be worth a 10 to me later, as it stands... a 9 with a possible :)    … Expand
  43. xenomorf
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Excellent game. Despite the controversies I am glad that planets, moons & stars are real objects and not just backdrops. Fly long enough and you can fly past planets. For sure it would have been better to have a seamless galaxy, but I never felt the scope of it was faked. In any case, there is a lot of attention to detail to the game and side missions are fun and have purpose, often heavyExcellent game. Despite the controversies I am glad that planets, moons & stars are real objects and not just backdrops. Fly long enough and you can fly past planets. For sure it would have been better to have a seamless galaxy, but I never felt the scope of it was faked. In any case, there is a lot of attention to detail to the game and side missions are fun and have purpose, often heavy story driven. Companions are, just as in all Bethesda games useful as mules. There are side quest you can do for them, but you will never really feel sympathy for them. Developing relationships doesn't feel organic. Partially due to the not so great facial animation, partially due to some choices the devs made. I had a companion suddenly wanting to get married, wow, take it easy. Stopped using that companion. So far, no noteworthy bugs except two crashes. Quite remarkable considering the scope of the game. Anyway, I can recommend this… Expand
  44. shikamaru31789
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    My review of the game after 50 hours playtime:

    The Good -Best storytelling of any Bethesda game to date by a pretty big margin. The faction storylines are all fantastic from what I have played of them so far, companions are far more fleshed out than past Bethesda games, particularly the Sam relationship and romance (which involves his daughter and some drama involving his ex/mother of    My review of the game after 50 hours playtime:

    The Good
    -Best storytelling of any Bethesda game to date by a pretty big margin. The faction storylines are all fantastic from what I have played of them so far, companions are far more fleshed out than past Bethesda games, particularly the Sam relationship and romance (which involves his daughter and some drama involving his ex/mother of his daughter)

    -Improved gunplay over past Bethesda games like Fallout 4

    -Excellent space combat, very tactical with the power level management and subsystem targeting

    -Huge amount of content, at 50 hours in I have barely touched the main storyline or faction storylines because there are so many sidequests to do (several in every named settlement pretty much), my first playthrough will easily hit 150 hours, maybe even 200+

    -Gorgeous landscapes and skyboxes on many planets/moons

    -Lots of options to build out you character due to how many skills and traits and backgrounds there are, as well as an improved character creator

    -This is Bethesda's most polished game on launch, at 50 hours I have only encountered a handful of bugs

    The Not So Good
    -Leveling feels too slow, as most quests reward a paltry 100-200 XP (with levels starting at 1000 XP or so and scaling upwards with more XP required each level, 479,000 XP needed to get the achievement for reaching level 100.

    -No ability to respec your skills, which is a shame

    -Creation Engine 2.0 still has alot of the jankiness of the original version of the Engine, with things like occasional 0 fps hitches, lock-ups during saving or time advances, companion pathing issues, dead faces and stilted walking animations on random NPC's you pass on the street, lackluster facial animations during conversations, and plasticky looking characters due to a lack of subsurface scattering on skin.    … Expand
  45. dabossman
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Game isn't perfect, but no game is. Shame this game is getting this much hate, it genuinely is not deserved, and this is from someone who hated 76.

    If you enjoy Bethesda games, and spend time in this new world they've created chances are you will be pretty confused by some of the vitriol the game is receiving, and understandably so. The game is good, not the best game ever made, but    Game isn't perfect, but no game is. Shame this game is getting this much hate, it genuinely is not deserved, and this is from someone who hated 76.

    If you enjoy Bethesda games, and spend time in this new world they've created chances are you will be pretty confused by some of the vitriol the game is receiving, and understandably so.

    The game is good, not the best game ever made, but I'm sure not many people were expecting that. For me this and BG3 are my favorite games this year each for their own reasons. If you are a fan of bethesda's worlds and RPGs, then you will love this game. Check it out and decide for yourself.    … Expand
  46. Cometer
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    I’ll go straight to the point. Without getting into spoilers these are the type of things you can expect from Starfield.
    - Most people that actually gave Starfield a chance and played it for a good amount of time love it.
    If you check Steam you’ll see most reviews are positive. These are people that actually played the game. - Starfield much like past Bethesda games, MMOs, survival    I’ll go straight to the point. Without getting into spoilers these are the type of things you can expect from Starfield.
    - Most people that actually gave Starfield a chance and played it for a good amount of time love it.
    If you check Steam you’ll see most reviews are positive. These are people that actually played the game.
    - Starfield much like past Bethesda games, MMOs, survival games, starts slow. As you explore the universe you start to find things that really show why Bethesda is so good at creating open world RPGs. But you won’t realize it if you just play the game for a couple of hours.
    - Understand what you are getting into. This is a game where you can find quests everywhere.
    With several major quest lines that cover different sci-fi flavors. From Firefly, to Cyberpunk style places, to Interstellar. You can build your own spaceships. Fully mod your armor, weapons. Have multiple bases.
    You will find places in space where you will be exploring in Zero G. You will be surprised by some of the events that randomly occur. Despite not being a space sim focused game, you will be surprised by some of the events that will happen to you as you fly around and space combat is indeed challenging and fun. It is not a full space sim but it is enough to give you that feeling.
    The “dungeons” vary from caves, industrial complexes, Doom style sci-fi bases as well as star bases and otherë”places” I will not disclose to avoid spoilers. They are diverse and fun to explore. Combat is challenging and fun and as you unlock more skills and get better weapons it becomes more and more entertaining.

    Not everything is perfect but the game is stable, mostly bug free.
    Is it a perfect game? No. But it does give you the feeling that you are exploring different worlds. Finding interesting things. The huge amount of quests and interesting places to visit really immerse you as you progress. The world building elements such as creating your own ship, bases and so on give you that minecraft/survival game experience. But unlike those other games, this one is filled with NPCs to talk with, quests, immersive environments and of course… space.    … Expand
  47. TAL76
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Big Bethesda fan here, love their games, and also big fan of the Mass Effect games too, and Starfield feels like a mix of both, it's not perfect but it ticks all the right boxes for me and I look forward to exploring the full game, currently on about 25 hours, plenty more to explore!!
  48. ND3G
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Bethesda games are always a little janky but I love them any ways. I look forward to playing the vanilla version now and some crazy modded version 10-years from now.
  49. NepokTu
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Great game. Bethesda nailed it! This review is to counter the crazy fanboys
  50. BlazC
    Sep 12, 2023
    9
    I never really liked the type of universes Bethesda made in previous games, but now with Sci-FI I find it interesting. The gameplay is great as well. Great story and a lot of things to do that are also optional. I think it's great that you can mostly skip space travel when you're not into it. It's great that everything is voiced and I find facial animations great as well. NPC companionsI never really liked the type of universes Bethesda made in previous games, but now with Sci-FI I find it interesting. The gameplay is great as well. Great story and a lot of things to do that are also optional. I think it's great that you can mostly skip space travel when you're not into it. It's great that everything is voiced and I find facial animations great as well. NPC companions would benefit by an improved AI but otherwise very little bugs. Finally a great big game on Xbox after a while!… Expand
  51. King_Xerxes
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Possibly Bethesda's best game. Time will tell if it has the legs that Skyrim did, but it has the potential. Right out of the gate you need to leave your expectation of a space sim at the door. It's not a space sim, it's an RPG, and a dang good one at that. The perks you choose matter and open up opportunities, there are multiple ways to complete quests, and an incredible amount ofPossibly Bethesda's best game. Time will tell if it has the legs that Skyrim did, but it has the potential. Right out of the gate you need to leave your expectation of a space sim at the door. It's not a space sim, it's an RPG, and a dang good one at that. The perks you choose matter and open up opportunities, there are multiple ways to complete quests, and an incredible amount of character customization and roleplay potential. For those of us who enjoy role-playing our games, very few studios make the sort of games that scratch that "itch." The outer worlds came close, but was too small in scope. Kingdom Come Deliverance was also amazing, but unfortunately you have a fixed character you have to play as. A lot of us prefer to make our own character, and for those of us that do, there's no better option than Bethesda. I'd love if another studio stepped up to the plate and tried to make the same kind of game, but they just don't and won't. So until that day comes, Bethesda makes the best experiences for us roleplay nerds.

    The only criticism i have against the game is with performance on PC. Fortunately I play on XBOX where the experience is well optimized, but I've heard it's not the same with PC players unfortunately. Performance aside, it's a 10/10 for me. Massive, deep, repayable, and will keep us RPG fans busy for years to come.    … Expand
  52. TheAnchormanV
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Been playing for almost 50 hours now and it's stunning. It's a Bethesda game through and through so doing expect any different, but the sandbox is endless and the potential limitless. Good work
  53. GusMix
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    No game is perfect but Starfield is just finally a game to dive in and get lost in again. Man since years I was hoping for a game I just can’t stop playing and finally here it is. After Fallcrap 76, Cyberjunk 2048 and Bugglefield 2077 finally a game what is playable, looks and plays nice. Yes there are some bugs, some annoying and some just hilarious funny I hope they’ll not patch out.No game is perfect but Starfield is just finally a game to dive in and get lost in again. Man since years I was hoping for a game I just can’t stop playing and finally here it is. After Fallcrap 76, Cyberjunk 2048 and Bugglefield 2077 finally a game what is playable, looks and plays nice. Yes there are some bugs, some annoying and some just hilarious funny I hope they’ll not patch out. It’s a game full of freedom what to do and lots of exploration and beautiful environments. Walking the moon, discovering the Mars and learning about colonization of Titan a Moon of Saturn is just the beginning. I have to say I don’t like the forced pronoun nonsense and I dislike the uglyfication of women in games but the game itself is great and too good to skip on.… Expand
  54. Jordanrosser13
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Negatives out of the way first, because there genuinely aren't that many:
    - PC version lacks basic accessibility features, such as an FOV slider, DLSS, etc.
    - You will occasionally encounter identical proc. gen dungeons if you explore enough planets. - Enemy NPC's are still lacking in terms of programming. - The game starts a little slow but given that it's a brand-new IP/universe, I'm    Negatives out of the way first, because there genuinely aren't that many:
    - PC version lacks basic accessibility features, such as an FOV slider, DLSS, etc.
    - You will occasionally encounter identical proc. gen dungeons if you explore enough planets.
    - Enemy NPC's are still lacking in terms of programming.
    - The game starts a little slow but given that it's a brand-new IP/universe, I'm fine with this.
    - There are more loading screens than there should be.

    Having said all of that, this game's setting captures you and there are plenty of possibilities gameplay-wise to keep you occupied for hours. Character creation has improved significantly, additions such as traits and backgrounds go a long way in making your character feel unique and grounded in the setting (my character had parents, a house with a mortgage, and a background as a space trucker in the UC, for example).

    The game is technically sound when compared to Bethesda's previous efforts, I only encountered three "bugs" in my forty-ish hours of gameplay. The writing has seen a notable step up in quality since Fallout 4. Dialogue options are expanded and the game's persuasion mini-game is well done, I wish other RPG's had a similar system. I also greatly appreciate Starfield's new and improved lockpicking mini-game. Gunplay in this game is also a considerable step up when compared to their previous titles, though the melee combat seems a bit drab in contrast. Starfield also features a solid weapon customization system and an even better ship customization system. You truly get to be who you want to be in this game's universe.

    The game's scope is impressive, even if the end result has more loading screens than you'd like. The random encounters both in space and on land are often quite intriguing. Some were complaining about the planetary boundaries on the worlds after you land, but even though I've scanned and surveyed dozens of planets and moons, I've never bumped into these barriers (it's a non issue, in other words). The environments are varied, the fluctuations in gravity and weather make for fun gameplay, and the game's settlement building system can turn any of these worlds into your own homebase.

    The sidequests are as eclectic and wacky as ever, the game's companions and crew members are great, and Starfield's soundtrack and world design holds up to the rest of Bethesda's back catalogue. It may not be the future of gaming, but we don't live in the future, and I personally believe that Starfield's positives far outweigh its negatives. It is a good Bethesda game, and that statement alone puts it on the same level as games like Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout 3, and Fallout 4. If you enjoyed any of those games and are down for a sci-fi adventure, you will have a blast in Starfield. It's every bit as good as any of their previous titles. I'd personally give it an 8.5 out of 10, but I'm rounding up instead of down since it seems there's a lot of bad-faith review bombing going on here.    … Expand
  55. elPre
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Love it!!

    I grew up with Elders Scolls and Fallout series. Played them all! I find all the wining at low fps pretty bizarre because i am used to play on a high en PC, but got 0 issues with Starfield on Xbox Series X. About +40 houers in and i freaking love the game! Sure, you need to get used to the menues and so, but i still find 0 problems with it.
  56. urib
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    It is enough to read the false reviews of all the Sony fanboys and understand that the game is really great. It's very simple if the game was really bad then the Sony fanboys wouldn't bother to bomb the site here.
    Highly recommend the game!
  57. Jowker
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Uma experiencia sem igual, me faltam adjetivos para expressar o quanto Starfield é grandioso, já estou com mais de 40 horas de jogo e parece que ainda nem arranhei a superfície do iceberg que é Starfield, é triste ver o que essa manada de fanboys, jornalecos, blogs desconhecidos e pseudo "jornalistas gamers" estão fazendo com as analises desse jogo. Meu conselho tenha opinião própria e seUma experiencia sem igual, me faltam adjetivos para expressar o quanto Starfield é grandioso, já estou com mais de 40 horas de jogo e parece que ainda nem arranhei a superfície do iceberg que é Starfield, é triste ver o que essa manada de fanboys, jornalecos, blogs desconhecidos e pseudo "jornalistas gamers" estão fazendo com as analises desse jogo. Meu conselho tenha opinião própria e se aventure por Starfield, é possível joga-lo em um smartphone pelo gamepass, não é necessário nem ter um xbox ou um pc, mas tenha a sua experiência e não dê ouvidos a o que estão tentando fazer com o jogo.… Expand
  58. dndb301
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been playing Starfield for about 35 hours and so far, it's not a bad game.
    If you liked the Fallout games, you'll like this one.    … Expand
  59. mltato
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Excelente juego. Aún lo estoy jugando y creo que me faltan muchas horas. Tiene fallos como todos los mundos abiertos pero son pocos en mi opinión para estar recién lanzado. No le pongo un 10 porque hay ciertos elementos mejorables. Pocos juegos deben ser un 10. Pero es un juegazo. Totalmente recomendable.
  60. Yankee6X
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Starfield is a game that is both self-aware of its similarities to other franchises and platforms, but entirely unique in its own corner of the galaxy. It is a slow starting game that rewards curiosity and encourages moving through the beautifully designed game world with your analog stick pushed forward only 1/4 of the way. Its sound design is sensational, score, perfect, its story isStarfield is a game that is both self-aware of its similarities to other franchises and platforms, but entirely unique in its own corner of the galaxy. It is a slow starting game that rewards curiosity and encourages moving through the beautifully designed game world with your analog stick pushed forward only 1/4 of the way. Its sound design is sensational, score, perfect, its story is complex and engaging. It has a familiar air of Bethesda games, occasionally some quests pull you from the immersion and remind you of it, but overall, these moments are fleeting. In 35hrs of play, only experienced three bugs, and only one requires a save reload. 9/10, will continue playing this for many, many hours.… Expand
  61. Talion87
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Grande jogo da Bethesda games studios.. ideal para quem é fã de sci Fi e dos jogos anteriores da BGS. Bom combate e fantástico combate espacial .
    Um RPG dos melhores de sempre
  62. Eolmith
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    This game is the best sci fi rpg I ever played and maybe the best Bethesda rpg. I feel like playing a mix of skyrim and mass effect.
  63. GutiCR
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    No hay duda que este juego te va horas y horas de diversión, más que satisfecho con el nuevo juego de Bethesda, el clásico come horas. Si eres de los que disfrutó con Skyrim y Fallout, debes jugar a este juego sin duda.
  64. LPier
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Starfield is a solid RPG with loads of content. If you’re a fan of other Bethesda titles, then you’ll likely enjoy this too. I’m playing on Series X and it feels great so far. I love the added “challenges” to the skills system and I’m really enjoying the main story, factions, side quests, and mission board jobs. Combat is fun on both the ground and in space. I love the ship customizationStarfield is a solid RPG with loads of content. If you’re a fan of other Bethesda titles, then you’ll likely enjoy this too. I’m playing on Series X and it feels great so far. I love the added “challenges” to the skills system and I’m really enjoying the main story, factions, side quests, and mission board jobs. Combat is fun on both the ground and in space. I love the ship customization and that I can purchase a home on a planet as well. I haven’t done much with outposts yet (I was NOT a fan of settlements in Fallout 4), but I will put some time into them eventually. There’s so much to do and explore! My only complaints are fairly trivial in my opinion. It’s not as open world as I would like and there are a lot of loading screens. The facilities are often the same on things like bounty jobs which makes them feel repetitive. I also wish there was more to do with the random junk in the world (like deconstructing in Fallout 4) and I would love the option to have pets (at least a dog or cat to keep in my ship or at my house).… Expand
  65. Sensey_DARJ
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Para mi todo es perfecto, pero lo único que no comparto son los 30fps en pleno año 2023
  66. dlansley
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Definitely not for everyone but if you like Bethesda games and you like mass effect chances are you'll love this. I'm already over 48 hours of game time in and I've not been this hooked on a game for years.
  67. Olexander
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Bethesda well done! The game is great. The game "just works" on the Xcloud service on my old Xbox One X. The graphics are not bad. The lighting is super. The music is great. The gameplay is ok, so is the shooting. The plot is interesting. I take one point for loading between each location or house in the game, I would like a seamless world. The world overall is insane.
    Special thanks to    Bethesda well done! The game is great. The game "just works" on the Xcloud service on my old Xbox One X. The graphics are not bad. The lighting is super. The music is great. The gameplay is ok, so is the shooting. The plot is interesting. I take one point for loading between each location or house in the game, I would like a seamless world. The world overall is insane.
    Special thanks to Phil Spencer that this can be played through the GamePass.    … Expand
  68. Los_Bags
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Over 48 hrs in… im still in love. Ppl will hate cuz the cant play the game. But at the end of the day, its fun, its logical and its expansive. Great game with so much to do… cry more ps fans. This is the type of world we live in where others cant be happy. Just go out snd buy urself a series s and stop whining.
  69. Bfctrick
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    So I've played starfield already for quite alot of hours my playthrough is on very hard which at times can be challenging but not imossible and I first want to mention I've never ever really liked any space games prior to this so getting invested in a game like starfield was always a risk for me.

    I actually really like this game though its got alot to the game and the game as a whole    So I've played starfield already for quite alot of hours my playthrough is on very hard which at times can be challenging but not imossible and I first want to mention I've never ever really liked any space games prior to this so getting invested in a game like starfield was always a risk for me.

    I actually really like this game though its got alot to the game and the game as a whole feels gigantic something I've always wanted from a game was longevity and not to complete a game in under 2 hours and feel like £60 is down the drain and I'm not forced to rush through the game unlike some of the actual reviewers who probably just did the main story missions and based their reviews off of that.

    This game seems very familiar to fallout and I've not really played fallout as much as some people but I think what Bethesda does with games is very unique and should be appreciated more.

    I like the shooting mechanics in this game for some reason to me it feels better than fallouts shooting mechanics minus not having vats in this game which was very unique to fallout I just felt off with the mechanics in fallout for some reason it felt really sluggish in that game.

    The ship building is probably one of the most interesting things I've seen in a game and I've not done much of it but from what I can see it looks very advanced and there's certainly gonna be alot of great ship designs out there.

    I love the exploration in this game you can always find something new no matter where you're it seems and the idea of doing research on planets to give you an idea where certain resources are for all the planets is very well thought out and wow its gonna take a very long time time to search for everything.

    People moan about frame rate in this game yet here's me playing on my series x having a blast, once your eyes get used to the fps it becomes an afterthought like it doesn't exist plus single player games don't necessarily need to be 60fps or above that in my opinion should be for multiplayer games that demands those kinds of frames to make multiplayer consistent.

    My biggest concerns with this game is the map navigation/design it feels really just hard work at times just to figure out certain things and the local map is pretty embarrassing aswell honestly. Bethesda should probably consider adding a different section of all the planets you've discovered from A-Z so it makes it alot easier to revisit those planets.

    Also a few times enemies have glitched through walls trying to shoot me though the wall its quite funny at first buy probably something that should be fixed.

    If you liked any of the fallout games then I'd most likely say you'd like this game too, for me I didn't really have any expectations for this game considering like I said previously I could never get into space games but from what I've played I know I'm still gonna be on this game for alot longer than I thought I think it's a great game minus the few glitches that do happen and the graphics are good aswell.    … Expand
  70. Unfunny_person
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Where can I begin with Starfield.

    As someone who has never been deeply invested in a Bethesda RPG in the past, I was slightly skeptical about whether I would enjoy Starfield upon release. I purchased my copy, and have only played about 14 hours of the game, still having not completed the main story, and I love the game. Starfield can feel empty at times, however I found the    Where can I begin with Starfield.

    As someone who has never been deeply invested in a Bethesda RPG in the past, I was slightly skeptical about whether I would enjoy Starfield upon release. I purchased my copy, and have only played about 14 hours of the game, still having not completed the main story, and I love the game.

    Starfield can feel empty at times, however I found the environments enjoyable to discover. The graphics can at times be off putting, but more often than not they look stellar. Same deal with characters, some rough but most are good. The writing keeps me coming back. I love walking around and my companion suddenly asks "you got a minute," and we begin talking about things that happened in previous quests, or the characters past.

    The gameplay is nothing spectacular, but is still enjoyable. Its fun to shoot and kill enemies. The AI can be a bit funky at times, and many weapons are just the same model with different stats. I found myself encumbered for a while not knowing why, but once I found out it was because I was carrying too much I was a little upset. Character customization is very in depth, letting you change things like facial structure, pronouns, walking animations, perks, and starting skills. One of my perks lets me visit my characters parents and they'll sometimes give me gifts. Finding them in the world is also enjoyable.

    Ship customization is fun. Base building is ok, I haven't spent much times in that part of the game. Space combat is very clunky to me, but I can see the appeal. Everything in the game is good, but the game doesn't have land vehicles which makes exploration a very slow endeavor. I have to walk very long distances at times, so a rover would be nice. The abundance of loading screens is also an issue. At first they didn't bother me, but as I continues they seemed to go from 1 second to 3, then 5. I'm patient, but when I have to load my ship, space, traveling into another system, and the planet it can get tiresome.

    Despite the flaws, Starfield has been an enjoyable time from when I started, to when I last played. I really don't understand all the hate the game gets. Its really good. I give Starfield an 8/10, but I've given it a 9 to help boost the score a little bit. This game doesn't deserve the low rating it currently has. It feels like many reviewers haven't even played the game, but hey I could be wrong, they are entitled to their own opinion. Thanks for reading my review.

    See you in the Starfield    … Expand
  71. VictorBejerano
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    I love this game. After so many hours I can say I have a new forever game (my last one was Skyrim). Thank you Bethesda for the good job. Of course the game is not perfect, I have seen a few bugs, space travels were disappointing, and I can say the way the maps works are confusing. Nothing that cannot be fix with updates (or community mods).
    (This is a honest review from a PS fan who owned    I love this game. After so many hours I can say I have a new forever game (my last one was Skyrim). Thank you Bethesda for the good job. Of course the game is not perfect, I have seen a few bugs, space travels were disappointing, and I can say the way the maps works are confusing. Nothing that cannot be fix with updates (or community mods).
    (This is a honest review from a PS fan who owned every ps since the first one and has bough an xbox just for this game)    … Expand
  72. MattiusV
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    I’m les than 10 hours, but it’s huge!!! A crear adventure for sure, better than I spected.
  73. Saschi
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    I don't even know where to start? With the perfect balance of exploring, building and story? Or the incredibly beautiful lighting? The memorable soundtrack?

    It's become a complete work of art, of course it has its rough edges and isn't perfect, but for me it is. I've played for 40 hours now and hardly done any quests, plus I'm always surprised and finally there are more options again to    I don't even know where to start? With the perfect balance of exploring, building and story? Or the incredibly beautiful lighting? The memorable soundtrack?

    It's become a complete work of art, of course it has its rough edges and isn't perfect, but for me it is. I've played for 40 hours now and hardly done any quests, plus I'm always surprised and finally there are more options again to role play.    … Expand
  74. vincent-Morgan
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    I've been playing the games for almost 10 hours and i like the way that you can explore planets and modify your ship, Amazing performance on xbox series s btw!
  75. Macky941
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    I currently have 58 hours in the game mainly focusing on the main story and the side stories that tie in. Overall I love the game and haven't even gotten into the ship building. I just reached the Game+ mode and no spoilers but the way it all works is pretty awesome with the way it ties into the story. I'm going to start working for one of the factions and build my first settlement toI currently have 58 hours in the game mainly focusing on the main story and the side stories that tie in. Overall I love the game and haven't even gotten into the ship building. I just reached the Game+ mode and no spoilers but the way it all works is pretty awesome with the way it ties into the story. I'm going to start working for one of the factions and build my first settlement to start my piracy empire! The only real negatives I have about the game is that at times it can feel a little dated but the fun level sorta covers that up. I haven't experienced that many glitches and they were minor things like a dead body twitching or a body just dropping through the floor. Most of them are just funny and don't bother me at all. I have had a few crashes but that's typical in a new game, I'm sure it'll get a patch soon.… Expand
  76. Jconn79
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Hqve absolutley been loving the game. I can only speak for myself so take it as that. The ability to explore and go wherever is awesome. The story is good makes you want to progress further. Combat is top notch. Is it flawless, no but no game is. The pros far outweigh the negs. Dont listen or read anyones reviews not even mine play the game for yourself and decide for yourself if its worthHqve absolutley been loving the game. I can only speak for myself so take it as that. The ability to explore and go wherever is awesome. The story is good makes you want to progress further. Combat is top notch. Is it flawless, no but no game is. The pros far outweigh the negs. Dont listen or read anyones reviews not even mine play the game for yourself and decide for yourself if its worth your time… Expand
  77. Aklim
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    This isn't finished at the moment, the current status is that of a tech demo in which the first tasks are included, but these Quests feel more like work. The graphics are solid, but not pretty, especially the lousy filters and color palette, but they're easy to fix. The inventory is virtually non-existent. You can explore space or simply look directly at the few assets that are generated,This isn't finished at the moment, the current status is that of a tech demo in which the first tasks are included, but these Quests feel more like work. The graphics are solid, but not pretty, especially the lousy filters and color palette, but they're easy to fix. The inventory is virtually non-existent. You can explore space or simply look directly at the few assets that are generated, so you no longer need to explore the 1000 planets. The AI is somewhere between non-existent and stupid. The game can be big if you throw less money into marketing and more money into content. As usual, the game wasn't finished when it was released. Currently the game is a disgrace, a disappointment and not a milestone. If these are supposed to be Triple A titles, the gaming industry is a more dishonest industry than the food industry. What the game lacks is attention to detail, the power to enchant the player and content to make space exploration an experience worth playing. What can you say? Bethesda has thus arrived in the same ranks as EA and Ubisoft. The tools (spaceship) were promised to explore but space has not yet been integrated into the game. If you can't, leave out the thousand planets. Play an honest game and no one will be disappointed. The marketing lies are currently making the game unbearable. If you still have a shred of honor in you, you will get a boost of at least 100 buildings like the asset database and these in different types, so that the stupid NPCs are sometimes somewhere else. Don't let modders do your work, you asked for money for it, you were the one who leaned out of the window for years that this game would be epochal. This game is not finished. If you want to see what it looks like, with luck you can see in a year, with 1000 mods for each planet. This isn't a game, it's a tech demo… Expand
  78. Knoxxin
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    If you like Bethesda games, you'll love starfield. Gameplay systems and writing are a step above fallout 4, with Bethesda going back to a voiceless protagonist to further your role playing experience. Additionally the game is far less glitchy compared to the typical Bethesda game, with any that you might encounter being minor and uncommon, being easily fixable with a save and reload. AtIf you like Bethesda games, you'll love starfield. Gameplay systems and writing are a step above fallout 4, with Bethesda going back to a voiceless protagonist to further your role playing experience. Additionally the game is far less glitchy compared to the typical Bethesda game, with any that you might encounter being minor and uncommon, being easily fixable with a save and reload. At the end of the day, it's a Bethesda game, you will know if you'll like it before you get it, and for the Bethesda fans, while this may be the most technically good Bethesda game, your own preferences in setting will decide if you like fallout or the elder scrolls more than starfield or if you'll like starfield more than them.… Expand
  79. EvilMarziPAiN
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Den ganzen hate kann ich nicht nachvollziehen.
    Wer Bethesda kennt, weiß welches abenteuer einen erwartet.
    Die 30Fps sind anfangs etwas ruckelig aber durch das langsame Gameplay gewöhnt man sich sehr schnell daran. Auch die Grafik ist hübsch und man sieht viele Details in den einzelnen Leveln. Die Hauptstory ist Bethesda typisch nichts tolles, aber die ganzen neben Missionen sind sehr    Den ganzen hate kann ich nicht nachvollziehen.
    Wer Bethesda kennt, weiß welches abenteuer einen erwartet.

    Die 30Fps sind anfangs etwas ruckelig aber durch das langsame Gameplay gewöhnt man sich sehr schnell daran.
    Auch die Grafik ist hübsch und man sieht viele Details in den einzelnen Leveln.
    Die Hauptstory ist Bethesda typisch nichts tolles, aber die ganzen neben Missionen sind sehr liebevoll und spannend gestaltet. Man kann also sehr viel Zeit damit verbringen. Zu den 1000 Planeten sag ich nur so viel, man muss sie nicht erkunden. Je nach lust und Laune erkunde ich mal einen und hin und wieder passiert auch was interessantes.
    Die vielen ladezeiten sind sehr kurz und nicht so extrem wie hier öfters dargestellt wird.
    Wer eine Space sim erwartet ala No mans Sky oder Star citiesen ist hier falsch und starfield wollte und will das auch nicht sein.

    Alles in einem ein sehr gutes Spiel wo man verdammt viele Stunden verbringen kann.
    Lasst euch nicht auf den hate an und probiert es einfach im Gamepass aus    … Expand
  80. JerryGST
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Although not perfect, Starfield has me lost in space revelling in another fantastic Bethesda RPG.
  81. N4SS1FF
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    The game is pretty big, and have several options to write your own history, I've been playing this two last days and the main mission are interesting but the majority I played seconds that are very interesting too, there are some bugs but nothing extreme, and the planet exploration can be better, I'll give a solid 9
  82. yort25
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Another solid Bethesda game. Ignore the fake reviews from PlayStation fanboys. I own both consoles and I'm really enjoying Starfield,If you're interested, give it a try,its on gamepass
  83. charmintaker
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Juego muy divertido y que tiene muchas zonas para explorar, he encontrado armas y objetos muy interesantes, dale una oportunidad.
  84. BalkanYugo
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    It feels weird saying you need to get through the first 15 hours or so to really get into the meet of this game but that is simply the case.

    This game was a 7/8 in the beginning but a solid 9.5 afterwards. GOTY contender for sure!
  85. Tayvs03
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Game has its flaws but it’s an overall fun experience, engaging story and addicting gameplay, from looting, exploring, building outposts and ships to quests. Dense game with loads of content.
  86. Nitbuntu
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    I would say the only reason I have given this a less than perfect score is that it’s locked at 30fps on the console and new player onboarding experience is below par. However, if you can see past these downsides, you have a game here that seems every bit like one of the greatest games ever made. I really hope Bethesda, with the help of Microsoft, can work to budding from these goodI would say the only reason I have given this a less than perfect score is that it’s locked at 30fps on the console and new player onboarding experience is below par. However, if you can see past these downsides, you have a game here that seems every bit like one of the greatest games ever made. I really hope Bethesda, with the help of Microsoft, can work to budding from these good foundations to take this game to new heights.… Expand
  87. cardinal151515
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    As someone who has played all of Bethesda's games, I can confidently say that Starfield is easily their second best title of all time. The level of detail that Bethesda Game Studios has put into this game is truly impressive. While it is not a perfect game and still has some flaws typical of a BGS title, I must commend them for significantly reducing the number of bugs in this release.As someone who has played all of Bethesda's games, I can confidently say that Starfield is easily their second best title of all time. The level of detail that Bethesda Game Studios has put into this game is truly impressive. While it is not a perfect game and still has some flaws typical of a BGS title, I must commend them for significantly reducing the number of bugs in this release.
    One aspect that I found slightly disappointing was the lack of land vehicles and the subpar inventory system. However, overall, Starfield is a great game that will surely appeal to fans of both the Elder Scrolls and Fallout series.    … Expand
  88. ciaran4ea
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    There’s nothing like a new Bethesda game. Im not very far into the main story because been doing a lot of side missions, but so far it’s been great.
  89. SkyrimGalicia
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Por los vídeos que he visto pinta genial,un Universo para vivir una gran aventura ,personajes ,facciones,toda la ambientación está muy bien, además este juego seguro tendrá muchas expansiones,si le ponen multijugador esto da para role play en Twitch.
  90. OffDutySamurai
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 50 Hours in and the level of depth in in this game is amazing. I went through a whole corporate sleezeball questline before I even attempted the main quest. Sabatoging and scheming my way through it. Great game for me. Definitely a bethesda @ss bethesda game. While not perfect with some bugs the potential is definitely there for improvement.… Expand
  91. Dantero
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Me absorbe la vida
    Gran juego tienen que arreglar cosillas pero no molestan mucho
  92. anakinwars16
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    This game is a Bethesda rpg everything I was hoping for. It has a little bit of everything from Skyrim,fallout and oblivion. it definitely has some faults but it does not over look my rating.I’ll recommend anyone to give this game a try and Bethesda fans will definitely love it.
  93. JonnyC98
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Apart from a few bugs and some crashes, this is easily Bethesda’s most polished game to date. Main story is fun and New Game+ has an interesting concept. A true RPG experience!
  94. H0ly3lysium
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Its a typical Bethesda Game in Space.
    I play this game for 30+ hours and i had a lot of fun.
  95. alexgmcm
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    I played the game on both XBOX and PC, which is made very easy due to the shared cloud saves.

    It's a really good game and the spaceflight controls work well on the XBOX. I just wish it had vehicles in it.

    Plus it's on Game Pass!
  96. Pieromou
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    I honestly think this is a great game, with so much to do, sure there are things that they could have done better, like actual space exploration and land vehicles, but it's a bit of the familiar mixed with something new. Give it a try it's definitely worth it, as for the PS5 fans review bombing it, it's so unessessary PS has so many great exclusives you should be grateful for them and justI honestly think this is a great game, with so much to do, sure there are things that they could have done better, like actual space exploration and land vehicles, but it's a bit of the familiar mixed with something new. Give it a try it's definitely worth it, as for the PS5 fans review bombing it, it's so unessessary PS has so many great exclusives you should be grateful for them and just accept that you cant have everything, or you can just buy a Xbox aswell.… Expand
  97. kmarquezPerche
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Great game. Not perfect by any means but after the slow start I got completely lost in the universe the quests and the vastness of space. Whatever console warriors tell you if you like RPGs you'll like Starfield.
  98. Azzigoth
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    A solid Bethesda game, and if this is what you went in expecting (unlike some children who thought this game would be the second coming of video game
    Jesus) then you will not be disappointed.
    Excellent story, wonderful side quests and the guns feel great. Probably my favourite Bethesda game. Remember children, don’t be mad because the features YOU thought were coming aren’t there. Play    A solid Bethesda game, and if this is what you went in expecting (unlike some children who thought this game would be the second coming of video game
    Jesus) then you will not be disappointed.

    Excellent story, wonderful side quests and the guns feel great. Probably my favourite Bethesda game.

    Remember children, don’t be mad because the features YOU thought were coming aren’t there. Play the game and judge it for what it is, a great Bethesda game.

    9/10 because no video game is ever 10/10, all art is iterative.    … Expand
  99. Braindeed
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game where you can choose what you're playing. Want full RPG, do it. Space sin type, do it. Base building, got it. Spaceship creation, it's there. Playing it on a Series X and apart from a rare hiccup it's smooth and looks great, the level of detail is quite incredible. If you loved Fallout you'll love this.
  100. Voidedsoul
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    A lot of people are going to miss out on a great game because of how slow it is to click. I went into it knowing this and still felt like it wasn't going to happen. Then it clicked and I've been loving it since. It's not perfect, no game is. So many bashing it saying it's dated or there's no reason it should run at 30 on console or be taxing on PC. These people clearly don't understandA lot of people are going to miss out on a great game because of how slow it is to click. I went into it knowing this and still felt like it wasn't going to happen. Then it clicked and I've been loving it since. It's not perfect, no game is. So many bashing it saying it's dated or there's no reason it should run at 30 on console or be taxing on PC. These people clearly don't understand that graphics aren't the only thing that determines frame rate. This game is tracking and applying physics to pretty much every object in the game of which there are a lot. Give it a chance, it might take 10, 15, or even 20 hours before it really clicks but when it does it's so much fun getting lost in another Bethesda RPG. I wouldn't trade that feeling of starting down one quest only to realize an hour later you've been pulled into something completely different and thinking this is what I was doing. Still the masters of massive open world interactive RPGs.… Expand
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#30 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2023
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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 81
  3. Negative: 1 out of 81
  1. Gamereactor Finland
    Nov 1, 2023
    70
    It's a big game, but starts way too slowly, and may never get interesting.
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  2. Gamereactor Spain
    Oct 16, 2023
    90
    It is true that you'll find a good number of barren wastelands with little to do other than extracting some resources and take off to more interesting places, but again it really depends on how you want to play. There's so much to do, so many systems and abilities to explore, missions to complete, spaceships to loot, and species to catalogue, that I honestly don't think there's anybody who thinks that exploring every square meter of this universe is the better way to enjoy Starfield.
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  3. The Loadout
    Oct 15, 2023
    80
    While it has weak spots and doesn’t push many boundaries, Starfield is still an excellent RPG experience. Bethesda has once again mastered the things it built its reputation on – world building, quest design, and deep customization. However, it’s found new things to excel at too, with exciting combat and a novel implementation of New Game Plus.
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