Starfield

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  1. CaptainPanda07
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    It's Funny
    The game got some bugs but, nobody is perfect
    Please, stop making review Bombing just for hate
  2. darkknite63
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    The game really opens up after the first hour or so. While it may be daunting having 1000 planets and moons thrust on you, its really well structured. It's also my first Bethesda game. While the graphics are nothing to boast about, the voice acting, scope and story more than make up for any wonky animation or NPCs.
  3. ZappyBarley8922
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Best game for Xbox series x on this month
    So on to the positives
    - The game, of course, has bugs, but when compared to Fallout 4 at release, there are significantly fewer of them. - The storyline is generally ordinary, but I personally really liked the ending. - Many additional tasks - the music theme of the game is very beautiful - Interesting visual style And now to the cons -    Best game for Xbox series x on this month
    So on to the positives
    - The game, of course, has bugs, but when compared to Fallout 4 at release, there are significantly fewer of them.
    - The storyline is generally ordinary, but I personally really liked the ending.
    - Many additional tasks
    - the music theme of the game is very beautiful
    - Interesting visual style

    And now to the cons
    - Bugs (yes, I considered both pros and cons) in any case, there were 2 crashes from the game (which is not very pleasant)
    And 2 minor bugs and damn one critical one due to which I had to return the save for 30 minutes back     … Expand
  4. SunSetKev
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    After logging 79 hours since early access I think this game is truly amazing with a few issues. The pros:
    -Shipbuilding is an extremely fun time trying to create things you’ve seen in movies or whatever your imagination can think of.
    -The side quests is really deep and a lot more engaging than the main story, you can earn a lot of amazing things. -The more perks you earn can make the game    After logging 79 hours since early access I think this game is truly amazing with a few issues. The pros:
    -Shipbuilding is an extremely fun time trying to create things you’ve seen in movies or whatever your imagination can think of.
    -The side quests is really deep and a lot more engaging than the main story, you can earn a lot of amazing things.
    -The more perks you earn can make the game a lot more enjoyable. That why I believe you should just complete the main story first to get NG+ and carry them over to your next playthrough focusing on outposts and side quests.
    -The map you get when you land is actually quite big.
    -A lot of random encounters throughout the game. Especially ones that can happen after completing some little tiny mission that has no significance at all.
    -The backgrounds in creation center are very helpful so pick one that you want to use throughout the game

    Cons -The main story is mid but can still be enjoyable because it’s kinda unique once you find out what happens towards the end.
    -The games is only 30FPS and has no FOV slider and lacks really any “next gen” features. With that being said it does run really smoothly with 30fps.
    -I ran into some bugs but nothing major at all. Like for example a body making noise while it’s dead on the ground because it’s clipped into something.

    I know this game is really fun because I’ve played it and actually paid attention in the menus and know how to use certain things (a lot of people seem to be complaining about things not being in the game when they quite literally are lol) The game looks dated but is Bethesda’s best looking game so far and improved in areas and added things I thought I’d never see in a Bethesda game that are accessible through the perk’s system.    … Expand
  5. JibberJabber101
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    A massive galaxy that seems to be never ending, in a good way. The gunplay is amazing and the world's look unique and interesting, as long as you focus on the hand built aspects of the game. I love the main characters that you meet, I've only played 10 hours of this game so far and I've already met so many characters. The fast travel doesn't really bother me that much but it can get aA massive galaxy that seems to be never ending, in a good way. The gunplay is amazing and the world's look unique and interesting, as long as you focus on the hand built aspects of the game. I love the main characters that you meet, I've only played 10 hours of this game so far and I've already met so many characters. The fast travel doesn't really bother me that much but it can get a little repetitive if a mission tree sends you to multiple planets in a row so you're just going back and forth.

    Also, 10 hours is not enough to properly review this game to the full. I feel like this is going to be a game that I play for a very long time and I am so looking forward to continue my journey.

    Also I've been playing on the Xbox series S and the game has been smooth, with only 1 major freeze that I had to restart the game. But I think that's because my Xbox got hot after a 6 hour long session during a heat wave in a stuffy room.

    Overall, Starfield is a very solid game that is definitely big enough for it's price. It's not perfect but I can accept that the team behind Starfield had to cut some things back to allow the game to be this big. I would probably give an 8.5 if metacritic had that option.    … Expand
  6. cokoloko2008
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Honestly, I've never played a Bethesda game, I've played it for a few hours and the truth is that time flies by, it's an interesting story, it seems that there is a universe of opportunities, insane graphics, great sound, I would like to have a better AI for the enemies, and the gesticulations of the faces are from another generation, there are some things that I would not be liking likeHonestly, I've never played a Bethesda game, I've played it for a few hours and the truth is that time flies by, it's an interesting story, it seems that there is a universe of opportunities, insane graphics, great sound, I would like to have a better AI for the enemies, and the gesticulations of the faces are from another generation, there are some things that I would not be liking like that it does not let me choose to play in 60fps, you cannot modify the fov, but it is a great game, when they update the game and leave the 60fps a 9.… Expand
  7. KleineNuy
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    I spend 47Hours in Starfield already and i like it. It is a very goid Game...
    Thanks Bethesda
  8. RampageRaees
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Beautiful, Immersive Game but lacking those essential features which could have propelled it to Game of The Year. A refined fallout & Skyrim experience set in space, with great character voice acting and storyline. The game really shines in its faction and side quests. Gunplay is great! Enemy AI is good and this is really the most polished BGS Game ever. Played this on both series S and PCBeautiful, Immersive Game but lacking those essential features which could have propelled it to Game of The Year. A refined fallout & Skyrim experience set in space, with great character voice acting and storyline. The game really shines in its faction and side quests. Gunplay is great! Enemy AI is good and this is really the most polished BGS Game ever. Played this on both series S and PC and no bugs yet. About 30 hours in and loving my experience! I cannot stop playing. Yes, the game lacks the No Man Sky space exploration and the seemless function of flying to and from planets. It is underwhelming that this was not a player feature provided. Honestly, I do not see anyone flying to and from planets they are revisiting and this is where the fast travel works. It just would have been great to have the option. Facial animations are not bad at all and are sometimes even as good as Cyberpunk 2077. However, there are those which come off as robotic. Furthermore, the stink eye NPC's showed off all online are merely the NPC's that fill up the world's pollution, you would not be interacting with them at all and does not break immersion. Stop being fooled by the hate train from console warriors! The lack of a functioning map with icons for a simple thing as a vendor to pinpoint and find my way would have been great. The game pushes and encourages exploration but at the same time limits it. The lack of a land vehicle or land rover/mech to at least accompany you to locations would have been great especially when you become encumbered by loot. And you will pick up so MANY things! Then we have the empty procedural planets, I feel like these are meant for modders. I think many people forget that Todd Howard confirmed that only 10% of the 1000 planets would have life and interesting things. I do not see myself exploring all these though there could be many mysteries the developers put out there...its just a matter of finding them.
    Lastly, wish there was XP points for completing the skill tree challenges.

    Other than that, space combat and ship customization is epic! You could lose yourself here. All in all a solid showing from Bethesda and a very fun game to play. As it stands a solid 8.5 for me! Looking forward to expansions and DLC!    … Expand
  9. Onurbss
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Muito imersivo para quem gosta do gênero, tem muito bug ainda, nada que atrapalhe jogar mas para um game tão aguardado isso conta, achei tem tem muito loading, loading para sair da nave, entrar em uma instalação minúscula, muito loading, isso quebra um pouco da imersão , nem falo tem carregamento para entrar no planeta , ok que é um game enorme e o loading foi uma forma de melhorar aMuito imersivo para quem gosta do gênero, tem muito bug ainda, nada que atrapalhe jogar mas para um game tão aguardado isso conta, achei tem tem muito loading, loading para sair da nave, entrar em uma instalação minúscula, muito loading, isso quebra um pouco da imersão , nem falo tem carregamento para entrar no planeta , ok que é um game enorme e o loading foi uma forma de melhorar a jogatina, mas para mim quebrou um pouco da imersão, o jogo tá lindo bebe da mesma fonte de Fallout e Skyrim, para quem gosta do estilo de jogo vai adorar ! Jogar e nem perceber a noite virar igual aconteceu comigo … Expand
  10. jmesb
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Ignore all the fake reviews from PlayStation fanboys, this is an enjoyable game and comparatively quite stable for a newly released Bethesda game.

    One downside is having no vehicles for planet exploration, which I hope Bethesda can add in a future update. In saying that, fast travel is quite easy for already explored locations so this is only problematic for newly discovered planets.
  11. Leviathan3978
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Ist zwar wieder die alte Bethesda formel, trotzdem packte mich das Spiel sehr schnell und ließ mich nicht mehr los, die Story ist zwar nicht besonders ausgefallen jedoch spielt das keine Rolle da die Galaxie so vollgepackt ist mit Ablenkungen.
  12. VOODOOcal
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By no means GOTY, its still a fun game. Yes, lots of loading screens (which you can usually avoid if you use the fast travel correctly) Barren planets, eh, not so much theres still plenty to find and loot on them, there just isn't a civilization or hub for the planet. A good mix of weapons, weapon mods, armour mods etc. NPCs are definitely Bethesda ones, but we all know what thats like. The story and quests are fun, plenty of humour, loads of faction questlines, and even some big questlines from companions or some random woman in a bar that took me on a 6 hour tangent. Not to mention the ship building, great amount of customisation. No we cant fly everywhere in space or land ourselves, but I'd go and play Elite dangerous or Starcitizen for that, this is space skyrim.… Expand
  13. felipeafbr
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    It's a big and beautiful game, you can spend hours in the same planet. Every planet looks different. The negative things are that there is a lot of loading screen (but there are fast) and an outdated engine
  14. Gamer1983
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    Ill just start by saying review bombing is childish and fanboys are even worse. A real gamer plays all games on all platforms. As for starfield It doesn't reinvent the wheel or anything but the gameplay and story are decent. It's pretty much fallout meets no man's sky. I Haven't encountered a single bug or glitch on series x with about 50 hours of gameplay so far. if space exploration isIll just start by saying review bombing is childish and fanboys are even worse. A real gamer plays all games on all platforms. As for starfield It doesn't reinvent the wheel or anything but the gameplay and story are decent. It's pretty much fallout meets no man's sky. I Haven't encountered a single bug or glitch on series x with about 50 hours of gameplay so far. if space exploration is of any interest to you then should give it a try.… Expand
  15. Calno4
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rating it at 8.0 is the right rating imo.
    The beginning is very slow, you really need a couple hours to get into it.
    Ive experienced a couple of severe bugs which forced me to reload an older save.
    Except a couple of fps drops when loading an area it runs very smoothly for me on an rtx 3070.
    Now ofc releasing a not finished game is a disgusting business practice and truly despicable.

    But its common practice now isnt it?

    So looking past that, Ive experienced a great game with a lot of great stories, I like the gunplay, I like jumping around with a jetpack in different gravities and I like the immense variety the Planets offer.
    Theres a cyberpunk planet, a cowboy planet, a boring "perfect" world planet, a beach planet and I feel like ive barely seen 10% of it all.

    Overall its fun
    Its not perfect, its bugged its big and takes you time to get into it but its not as bad as other players want you to believe.
    Solid 8.

    **spoilers** the random encounters are still Bethesdaesque great, the Colonyship from 2100 that wants to colonise a planet but comes too late becaues they travelled for 200 Years? Or you becoming a Spy for the Government, undermining the Space Pirates just because I stole some stupid Item? Great Fun
    Remember running into Soltitude and seeing the beheading of some guy? Now theres Hostages in a Bank and you can be the one to intervene, with sword or word.

    Thats just great, I like it    … Expand
  16. TEERO_
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    Starfield is a game filled with Character, although it takes some time to shine through… like 5 or 6 hours of time. However, after those first few hours, the game really starts to come to life! Stereotypically Bethesda experience with much smoother and refined gun play, mechanics and far less bugs than I’ve ever come across in a Bethesda title. The Comparison to “No Man’s Sky” can beStarfield is a game filled with Character, although it takes some time to shine through… like 5 or 6 hours of time. However, after those first few hours, the game really starts to come to life! Stereotypically Bethesda experience with much smoother and refined gun play, mechanics and far less bugs than I’ve ever come across in a Bethesda title. The Comparison to “No Man’s Sky” can be warranted at period throughout the game but the story telling that BGS is known and loved for separates it from other Sci-Fi game titles. Overall, I have had a blast playing Starfield and I can’t wait to go again on a whole new adventure!… Expand
  17. xBakedBeans
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    This game is a SOLID 8, for me. Beautiful scenery, incredible physics, fantastic ship building... I could go on. The possibilities are seemingly endless. Quite literally my ONLY gripe, so far, is that there is no option to adjust the deadzone. I absolutely hate that - so much so that it is the sole reason I'm giving Starfield an 8, rather than a 10. I would guess it's locked at a 25%This game is a SOLID 8, for me. Beautiful scenery, incredible physics, fantastic ship building... I could go on. The possibilities are seemingly endless. Quite literally my ONLY gripe, so far, is that there is no option to adjust the deadzone. I absolutely hate that - so much so that it is the sole reason I'm giving Starfield an 8, rather than a 10. I would guess it's locked at a 25% deadzone; at least, that's what it feels like. It makes the gun-play very mediocre, at best. I mean, it's 2023 - this is a very common setting in shooters, now. If Bethesda makes this adjustment, the game will easily be a 10!… Expand
  18. SpawnOfPele
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    An enjoying the game so far. It’s not perfect and yes there are some bugs and a lack of genuine galactic exploration. It’s certainly not the dumpster fire some are making it out to be! Would recommend you getting it as part of your gamepass experience (on a side note, likening it to the failure of Redfall is so far off the mark it’s embarrassing).
  19. SnowFR
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    Starfield is not the game that will revolutionize the video game industry. Starfield is not a bad game. Starfield is a game with Bethesda DNA in its veins, and it doesn't go any further than that...In 2015 this game would have been a MASTERCLASS...In 2023 a lot of flaws you don't want to see in a game anymore... But once you've said that...Bethesda has succeeded with its Starfield, so yes,Starfield is not the game that will revolutionize the video game industry. Starfield is not a bad game. Starfield is a game with Bethesda DNA in its veins, and it doesn't go any further than that...In 2015 this game would have been a MASTERCLASS...In 2023 a lot of flaws you don't want to see in a game anymore... But once you've said that...Bethesda has succeeded with its Starfield, so yes, it's not up to today's standards, but it's still a very good RPG and a very good Bethesda game...some people will love the "retro" mechanics of Bethesda games, others will hate and punish them...for my part, I loved the mechanics of Starfield, even if it lacks a little modernity. I hope that with The Elder Scrolls 6 and the ENTIRE support of Microsoft, Bethesda will be able to renew its formula and finally offer a game up to today's standards.… Expand
  20. chinogts2
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    De momento no le doy un 10, por que no lo es. Los que le ponen 10 mienten o son fanboys igual que los que le ponen 0. Es un buen juego, y como todos los de Bethesda mejorará con el tiempo.
  21. Notsogoodreview
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    This is not as good as any elder scrolls game and I would put it just above fallout 4 in terms of my opinion of it, but many aspects of depth were sacrificed for other features such as quantity. The character depth of this game is much more shallow than usual and the side quest lines are much more linear than expected. For all my complaints its still a pretty good game, just a lot ofThis is not as good as any elder scrolls game and I would put it just above fallout 4 in terms of my opinion of it, but many aspects of depth were sacrificed for other features such as quantity. The character depth of this game is much more shallow than usual and the side quest lines are much more linear than expected. For all my complaints its still a pretty good game, just a lot of missed opportunity. Solid game with a medium lack of character and quest depth expected of a Bethesda game.… Expand
  22. Smithybhoy07
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    Thoroughly enjoyed the game start to finish. Thought the story was really interesting and gameplay was relatively good. There was some slight bugs I encountered and the frame rate can get choppy at times when in the Main hubs such as new Atlantis but overall I thought the game was really good!
  23. ElvisBravo
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    Empezaré por decir que el juego creó tan demasiada expectativa que a causa de eso hubo muchos usuarios que se animaron y experimentaron por primera vez un juego de Bethesda y al estilo Fallout. Que no tenían experiencia o conocimiento en como son esos juegos, en como se manejan y como funcionan. A causa de esto se llevaron una gran decepción ya que no era el juego que esperaban, dónde todoEmpezaré por decir que el juego creó tan demasiada expectativa que a causa de eso hubo muchos usuarios que se animaron y experimentaron por primera vez un juego de Bethesda y al estilo Fallout. Que no tenían experiencia o conocimiento en como son esos juegos, en como se manejan y como funcionan. A causa de esto se llevaron una gran decepción ya que no era el juego que esperaban, dónde todo iba a ser sencillo de entender, todo iba a estar espectacular o todo iba a ser de interés (que la mayoría de las cosas si lo son). Ahora habiendo dicho esto, el juego no tiene el comienzo mas icónico o memorable, y si le sumas que a más de alguno le resultaría difícil de comprender las mecánicas o menús al comienzo pues resulta en una mala experiencia para el jugador casual o no acostumbrado a ese tipo de juegos.

    Por otro lado, el juego tiene tantas virtudes más allá de la limitada exploración espacial o los viajes por menús o planetas carentes de estructuras que llamen la atención. El juego tiene una gran variedad de historias, acontecimientos, personajes, lores y actividades en cada punto que visites y dónde vayas. El juego es de rol, ¡tienes que rolear! vivir el juego como realmente lo merece y esto es jugar con calma, leer, acostumbrarte a los controles, aprender a moverte por su sistema de menús y viajes. Comprender el crafteo y la investigación de cosas en general. Hay muchas armas, muchas habilidades, muchos poderes y muchas maneras de jugar o de abordar cualquier misión, solamente debes tomarte el tiempo. Si eres un jugador experimentado en juegos de Fallout o Elder Scrolls sabrás de lo que hablo.

    Lo que peor está del juego yo diría que es la inteligencia artificial de los enemigos en el combate, se quedan atascados o voltean a otro lado o solamente absorben balas como esponjas cuando tienen más barras de vida. Tus compañeros tienen el clásico síndrome de estorbar o meterse en medio de todo, es algo muy común en sus juegos pero no debería ya de existir eso en pleno 2023.
    También la optimización debería ser mejor en algunos casos, porque en ciertos lugares si llega a dar tirones, no es molesto pero si llama la atención.

    Hay muchos temas de cuales podría hablar del juego pero es que es mejor que todo lo vayas descubriendo por ti mismo. Solo debo decirte que vas a disfrutar mucho las actividades que esconden cada planeta con cada estructura, asentamiento o lugar. Además en el espacio al saltar de sistema en sistema o de planeta en planeta puedes encontrarte naves o estaciones en órbita con grandes momentos.

    Lo recomiendo probar y si te gusta te recomiendo explorar primero todas las actividades para que te vayas familiarizando de la mejor manera con el juego.    … Expand
  24. Fendriel
    Sep 12, 2023
    8
    Avant de donner mon opinion sur ce jeu, je tiens à faire une petite aparté sur les utilisateurs qui ont mis des notes comme 1,2,3, à mon avis soit ce sont des trolls, soit des éternels insatisfaits. Je veux bien que le jeu ne soit pas irréprochable en termes de bug, de graphisme, de gameplay, mais je trouve exagéré de dire qu'il est tout bonnement mauvais, ou une honte.

    Pour ma part je    Avant de donner mon opinion sur ce jeu, je tiens à faire une petite aparté sur les utilisateurs qui ont mis des notes comme 1,2,3, à mon avis soit ce sont des trolls, soit des éternels insatisfaits. Je veux bien que le jeu ne soit pas irréprochable en termes de bug, de graphisme, de gameplay, mais je trouve exagéré de dire qu'il est tout bonnement mauvais, ou une honte.

    Pour ma part je trouve ce jeu très bien, dans la lignée des jeux de Bethesda et si on aime ce que fait ce studio, on aime ce jeu. Il est clairement bugué, j'ai eu pas mal de crash et de quêtes bloquées pour ne citait que ça. Par contre quelle immersion! Quelle aventure! j'ai été très vite pris par l'univers et par ces histoires annexes, plus que par l'histoire principale. Les mondes sont riches de détails mais déséquilibrés graphiquement. Je ne comprends pas les gens qui se plaignent que beaucoup de planètes soient vide... Vous pensez sérieusement que toutes les planètes abritent des humains ou mêmes des créatures extraterrestres?

    En bref beaucoup de choses à faire certaines répétitives, d'autres très intéressantes et prenantes, un jeu qui promet de belles choses avec des mises à jour et des DLC.    … Expand
  25. CupidStunt1304
    Sep 12, 2023
    8
    Great game, so much to do and explore. Plenty side missions, ship and base building is fun. Has its "quirks" but its to be expected with a Bethesda title. Not GOTY but definitely a successful release. Well done Bethesda
  26. Celticwills
    Sep 12, 2023
    8
    This game is a quintessential Bethesda RPG. The world is massive there is so much to do and get distracted with. There are clear developments since Fallout 4. As of writing this I am approximately 80 hours in. I have completed all of 4 Main story missions and only 1 faction questline there is so much to do. Much like other Bethesda RPGs there are so many ways to play. The replayability ofThis game is a quintessential Bethesda RPG. The world is massive there is so much to do and get distracted with. There are clear developments since Fallout 4. As of writing this I am approximately 80 hours in. I have completed all of 4 Main story missions and only 1 faction questline there is so much to do. Much like other Bethesda RPGs there are so many ways to play. The replayability of this game seems to be massive. The combat is the best from Bethesda its on part with the likes of Outerworlds or Mass Effect Andromeda, that style of combat. The exploration is pretty decent, it's a blend between Bethesda hand crafted and No Man's Sky procedural generated environments. It's not endless, though I haven't experienced it, I have heard it is possible to have repeated locations but that seems low chance. By far the best parts of the game are the random encounters in systems off the beaten path. It's not all sunshine and rainbows I've encountered some bugs nothing major or game breaking 1 bugged questline because I accidentally destoryed the target before starting the quest & some funny moments nothing that won't be solved with a patch. A highly addictive game great fun. if you like Bethesda games you probably like this. If you think its more like Star citizen or no man's sky but with a detailed story you'll probably be disappointed.… Expand
  27. RBJ23
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    I understand the disappointment and the mixed reviews. There was a TON of hype surrounding this game. I learned my lesson on that after Cyberpunk released. I did not have any expectations going in and so far I have had fun playing after nearly 20 hours in. There still feels like a lot to do and yes, the travel system, loading screen and performance are subpar but for me it doesnt take awayI understand the disappointment and the mixed reviews. There was a TON of hype surrounding this game. I learned my lesson on that after Cyberpunk released. I did not have any expectations going in and so far I have had fun playing after nearly 20 hours in. There still feels like a lot to do and yes, the travel system, loading screen and performance are subpar but for me it doesnt take away from the fun of this RPG. Solid game that I will continue to play in the following weeks.… Expand
  28. Juras
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    I'm Sony fan. I can't play game yet because Phil deleted PS version and my PC is rather chip's ingredient than playing machine. So I asked my friend, Xbox fan and current SF player, he said 7/10.
  29. Rhinogamer
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Starfield is a decent game. Not "great" by any means, but it's alright. The quests are engaging and interesting for the most part, if perhaps a bit unimaginative and cliche.

    The graphics are looking VERY dated on the current game engine. The graphics aren't bad, per se, but they definitely look like they're from 2 console generations ago, not a good look for a game published in 2023.    Starfield is a decent game. Not "great" by any means, but it's alright. The quests are engaging and interesting for the most part, if perhaps a bit unimaginative and cliche.

    The graphics are looking VERY dated on the current game engine. The graphics aren't bad, per se, but they definitely look like they're from 2 console generations ago, not a good look for a game published in 2023. Looks like they designed the entire thing around the engines that were available when they began development, and never updated when better technology became available.

    I completely agree with other reviewers in the sentiment that the game is vast, but extremely lacking in content outside of the handful of "established" settlements. Now that's probably a realistic take on how things would be, exploring the galaxy in a starship, sure...but it just doesn't make for a "fun" experience for a video game.

    The controls, man, now those are gawd awful. They are a clunky feeling, horrible mess. Sure, you can get used to them, eventually...but man they just don't feel good. The game feels just...well....clumsy and clunky. The controls in a game should be pretty much off your radar as a player...being so intuitive that you really don't think about what you're pressing to do things. Starfield is not like that at all, the interface (and navigating around it) feel awkward at the best of times; and frustrating and annoying at the worst of them.

    The loading screens, and forced "cinematics" (docking, undocking, landing, etc.) are exceedingly annoying and if there were a way to simply turn them off, I feel most players would. It's annoying and I believe that most players cannot stand them after the first 1-2 times of seeing them.

    So all-in-all, Starfield has promise, but currently it falls flat. Perhaps they can pull a No Man's Sky and turn it around with a little effort. We'll see.    … Expand
  30. BadCaseLaw
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    It’s a good game, fun with some interesting moments. I think the procedural generation hurts this game more than it helps it because exploration becomes bland fast. I agree with others in that I think if Bethesda had concentrated on one solar system and made several planets explorable with large detailed, handcrafted maps then this game would have been (or at least could have been) trulyIt’s a good game, fun with some interesting moments. I think the procedural generation hurts this game more than it helps it because exploration becomes bland fast. I agree with others in that I think if Bethesda had concentrated on one solar system and made several planets explorable with large detailed, handcrafted maps then this game would have been (or at least could have been) truly Epic.

    That and a more engaging main story – again it’s not bad, but it isn’t great. Try it on GamePass or wait for a reasonable sale. Personally I think I will shelve this one until a complete edition comes out in a few years at a reasonable price. There are so many other games to play right now.    … Expand
  31. SydTheDog
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    It's not a bad game, but it does have it problems with framerate and textures, and some very dull quests, also the npcs are quite wooden and look like potato's, and it's not as free as you would like as you hit alot of invisible barriers, you can't even circumnavigate a planet and to many loading screens. It's fun for a while
  32. adamf13
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    I am enjoying it, but there are some issues that stop it being a great game imo.

    - graphics are average - loading screens kill the immersion for me - fast travel is way too easy, never need to fly your ship. - piracy not great when you're left with 1000 credits once you've "registered" the ship - personally I don't like the way the perk system works - economy and price of some items needs    I am enjoying it, but there are some issues that stop it being a great game imo.

    - graphics are average
    - loading screens kill the immersion for me
    - fast travel is way too easy, never need to fly your ship.
    - piracy not great when you're left with 1000 credits once you've "registered" the ship
    - personally I don't like the way the perk system works
    - economy and price of some items needs reworking imo

    Hopefully some of this will be addressed with patches    … Expand
  33. aljirik1992
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    С каждым новым увиденным видеоматериалом, я иронично говорил: No Man's Sky 2 выглядит прекрасно. Hi-Fi Rush стала пьянящей эйфорией, REDFALL привёл в чувства размашистыми пощёчинами, и я хотел верить, что NMS от
    XBOX сразу выйдет нормальным проектом, который не будут допиливать годами, как то было с мечтой Мюррея.
    Отсутствие локализации не помешало мне погрузиться в личину очередного    С каждым новым увиденным видеоматериалом, я иронично говорил: No Man's Sky 2 выглядит прекрасно. Hi-Fi Rush стала пьянящей эйфорией, REDFALL привёл в чувства размашистыми пощёчинами, и я хотел верить, что NMS от
    XBOX сразу выйдет нормальным проектом, который не будут допиливать годами, как то было с мечтой Мюррея.
    Отсутствие локализации не помешало мне погрузиться в личину очередного космического проходимца, но мои сомнения на счёт того, что приключение станет для меня не таким же угарным, как прошлогодний High on Life, подтвердилось на все 100% и Starfield осталась для меня
    не в удел, как для игрока.

    NMS2… Тьфу ты! Звёздное очече — сбитый ролевой экшОнчик в космосе, что не возмутит вас, как то могла сделать Mass Effect 3 своими концовками, а подарит лёгкость блужданий по весьма живописным видам, не претендующим на новое слово в графике. Это прекрасная альтернатива No Man’s Sky в её последней ипостаси, но если брать во внимание её начальную форму, то это конечно космос товарищи. Не жлобите 10ку баксов на GP, даже без русиша, она стоит того, чтобы потупить внутри этой Вселенной пару деньков.    … Expand
  34. Soundrocketman
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    The games decent and enjoyable for what it. Although I was hoping Bethesda may have improved there formula by now. Its pretty much Fallout 4 in space and I feel like other games do the space stuff far better and couldn't help but wish they had put this time into the next elder scrolls instead of this.
  35. DoTheBartMan
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    If your were hoping Starfield would be the game Bethesda uses to stretch their creative limbs you will be disappointed, combat AI is is a let-down and the space travel is a shell of what was expected.

    Character creator is good, with a variety of options, building your ship can be fun too. I've seen tutorials on making the Normandy from Mass Effect That being said, if you are looking    If your were hoping Starfield would be the game Bethesda uses to stretch their creative limbs you will be disappointed, combat AI is is a let-down and the space travel is a shell of what was expected.

    Character creator is good, with a variety of options, building your ship can be fun too. I've seen tutorials on making the Normandy from Mass Effect

    That being said, if you are looking for a top class space adventure full of exploration and innovation

    Buy No Mans Sky    … Expand
  36. LastHokage
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    I had high expectations with Starfield. I was expecting Skyrim in Space where I will be stuck on my Xbox for days and cant put it down. Well, I really can't get into it.. I don't feel attached to my character, the story feels intriguing but its not something that keeps me playing. I feel like they need to a lot of changes for this to be the Skyrim in space that everyone wants it to be,I had high expectations with Starfield. I was expecting Skyrim in Space where I will be stuck on my Xbox for days and cant put it down. Well, I really can't get into it.. I don't feel attached to my character, the story feels intriguing but its not something that keeps me playing. I feel like they need to a lot of changes for this to be the Skyrim in space that everyone wants it to be, its not even Fallout level for me. I see a comment on FB that calls this a "Fast Travel Simulation", that is pretty much the exploring portion of the game. I have put about 20 hrs and I think I will be putting it down for now, I spent about $30 for the premium pack and felt it was a waste.… Expand
  37. sixlink
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    I'm sure for the right person this a great game! But even if you're not into a particular genre, a good game is a good game.
    Unfortunately i couldn't get past the rigidly stiff combat, the lack of creative writing around the immediate inclusion of secret society, the lack of character development, the sterile nature of the whole game despite looking very life like, feels like a science    I'm sure for the right person this a great game! But even if you're not into a particular genre, a good game is a good game.
    Unfortunately i couldn't get past the rigidly stiff combat, the lack of creative writing around the immediate inclusion of secret society, the lack of character development, the sterile nature of the whole game despite looking very life like, feels like a science lab.
    Looks really good and amazing attention to visual details etc...
    Poor dialogue, no empathy with charecters, sold entirely on being big.
    Can't fly space ship sub stratosphere?!
    Soleless city of new uninspired blandness, jiw odd that I'm freely breathing with no space suit, yet my carbon levels build up and harm during time in normal atmosphere...
    Attention to details, please..
    Spaceship just a glorified loading screen, mini game of fighter pilot lacks depth (starfox did it better on tge superfx chip)
    Such a shame, less bethesda jank than usual but still pretty much broken in places..
    This game ticks so many boxes adequately, lacks soul, and really honestly umm it gets good after 10 to 20 hrs..
    Great plan, I couldn't face anymore fetch and carry, yank my chain missions to get that far..
    Ok if you don't have a job, life, or any thing else to play.. Dull    … Expand
  38. Sleevedagger
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Starfield is a good game depending on what you was expecting. If you like addictive looter shooter type games with RPG and exploring elements then you will like it. But if you were expecting an immersive space sim then this is not it. Not bad at all just not great either.
  39. Ange5205
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Starfield es un juego decente, mas no es la 8va maravilla que todos te querian hacer ver, claramente hay mejoras con anteriores titulos de Bethesda pero no te dan toda la libertad que te prometian durante años cosa que era de los principales atractivos de este titulo, la dirección de arte es algo que le ayuda de eso no hay duda pero tampoco consigue darte gráficos demasiado bueno o unStarfield es un juego decente, mas no es la 8va maravilla que todos te querian hacer ver, claramente hay mejoras con anteriores titulos de Bethesda pero no te dan toda la libertad que te prometian durante años cosa que era de los principales atractivos de este titulo, la dirección de arte es algo que le ayuda de eso no hay duda pero tampoco consigue darte gráficos demasiado bueno o un juego bien pulido que es lo mínimo que uno esperaria de una desarrolladora con tantos años de experiencia, sumarle a eso su poca optimización en tanto en PC por requerir un hardware altamente costoso para apenas tener unos 60fps y en consolas al no tener un modo 60fps cosa que se prometía en esta generación tener al menos 60fps en todos sus juegos, intentan justificarse que es una decisión artistica pero son mas que meras excusas por no saber optimizar bien el juego.… Expand
  40. Nofotis
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    What you would expect from a Bethesda game. Setting and visually it is astonishing but the engine shows its age.
  41. Elboubou
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    fantastic spaceship building, big re-playability, cool story, good side-quests, top musical score and solid sound design. inconsistent graphics ( from WOW ! to xbox 360 lvl), too many loadings and menu navigation.
    Lot of bugs, terrible npcs animations, poor AI, limited procedural generation. Not really an exploration Space Adventure game with unparalleled freedom as advertised, more a    fantastic spaceship building, big re-playability, cool story, good side-quests, top musical score and solid sound design. inconsistent graphics ( from WOW ! to xbox 360 lvl), too many loadings and menu navigation.
    Lot of bugs, terrible npcs animations, poor AI, limited procedural generation. Not really an exploration Space Adventure game with unparalleled freedom as advertised, more a shooter RPG with space in the background    … Expand
  42. Samsonite786
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Lack of exploration, recycled locations and a weak story makes for a standard affair. Combat feels good however with plenty of weapons at your disposal, free to try on Gamepass is a bonus.
  43. lukgouvea
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Deixou coisas simples e significativas de lado, ignorando totalmente o consumidor e se importando apenas com a opinião da mídia crítica. Um jogo de tiro, com comandos duros, iria destruir todo o projeto simplesmente adicionar suporte pra mouse e teclado e permitir o jogador desfrutar do produto como achar melhor ??? Iria falir a microsoft fazer esse pequeno investimento presente até mesmo em jogos indie? Outro ponto é a localização de áudio, há raras ocasiões onde eu realmente acho que uma localização de áudio estragaria a recepção cinematográfica, e starfield não é uma delas. Não há um único grande ator renomado ou extremamente talentoso fazendo as vozes dos npcs pra justificar a falta de uma localização (vide Elden Ring) , na verdade eu tenho a plena certeza de que os dubladores brasileiros teriam feito 1000x melhor e com mais emoção cada situação apresentada, mas quanto a isso eu entendo que seria sim uma diferença significativa no orçamento. Também não gostei do desempenho do jogo no xbox series S , com o jogo crashando e tendo apenas uma opção gráfica que deixa o jogo travando e tentando ser bonito sem conseguir, me senti novamente na época do "PC fraco" com a diferença que no PC fraco mesmo travando e com gráficos low eu jogava a 60 fps na maior parte do tempo. Tentei dar uma chance ao jogo joguei umas boas horas mas eu , como milhares de outros, e como é de nosso direito como consumidor, não consigo me adaptar a um jogo de tiro no controle, e a xbox criou um padrão nos últimos anos onde todos seus exclusivos vinham com suporte para mouse e teclado, o que me fez investir nos periféricos e agora não posso usar pois empresas bilionárias como activision blizzard e bethesda sabem que isso só é bom pro consumidor, já que a mídia crítica vai jogar no PC mesmo... Como podem sonhar com goty, the game awards? Não perceberam que até os jogos controversos que conquistaram o prêmio, eram de qualidade notável acima da média? Com opções inovadoras e acessibilidade respeitável, sempre pensando como tornar o jogo mais agradável possível para o consumidor, enquanto esse faz propositalmente decisões que tornam o jogo desagradável, ou que removem opções para os jogadores. Porquê no PC tem suporte a controle, e inclusive, NINGUÉM usa pois jogo de tiro no mouse é muito melhor, e no xbox somos obrigados a usar o que ninguém escolhe quando tem a opção? E porquê isso só passou a ser comum e ignorável após a vinda da bethesda? Pra mim quem gostou do jogo tem todo o direito de gostar, inclusive tenho certeza que com suporte a mouse e teclado eu conseguiria encarar o começo pífio do jogo e chegar aos momentos que todos exaltam, mas minha experiência foi péssima ao passar meia hora tentando ajustar sensibilidade pra conseguir jogar jogo de tiro no controle, e ainda assim ficar 60 segundos tomando tiro até conseguir colocar a mira em cima do inimigo pra acertar UM. Também entendo quem está criticando o jogo COM MOTIVOS e não apenas fanatismo, pois estamos vindo de longos anos sem um first-party de expressão e a promessa em cima de starfield era pra no mínimo TENTAR agradar o maior número de jogadores possível, o que é óbvio não aconteceria, mas o jogador mais exigente adoraria ver a empresa tentando fazer um jogo com capricho, e não ignorando coisas que não dariam tanto trabalho ao mesmo tempo que trariam melhorias significativas. Pra mim o erro do jogo foi dar liberdade demais pra bethesda, ao invés de exigir pelo menos a qualidade que já vinha sendo apresentada nos jogos first-party (qualidade geral, e não de enredo ou qualquer outra coisa, pois eu jamais questionaria a qualidade dos escritores da bethesda). Em suma, pra mim o pecado de starfield é exatamente o mesmo de Diablo IV, investir valores absurdos mas só se preocupar com a recepção crítica e não do consumidor, cortando qualidade de vida em prol de momentos específicos que chamam atenção pro marketing do jogo.… Expand
  44. affus
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Not bad as people say. Far from being good as Todd Howard said. The game doesn't make a good use of space theme and the story could be in a single planet (and it would be better without so many fast travels between planets). The story is also a litle cliche.
  45. Kavelry
    Sep 11, 2023
    7
    Starfield is basically fallout 4 in space with a better dialog system and better side quests. I hated fallout 4 but I really like starfield mainly because Bethesda went more back to their previous roots in rpg mechanics with this game then a more casual approach like they did in Fallout 4. The game is good and I have fun in Starfield and this game would have been an 8 for me. However, thisStarfield is basically fallout 4 in space with a better dialog system and better side quests. I hated fallout 4 but I really like starfield mainly because Bethesda went more back to their previous roots in rpg mechanics with this game then a more casual approach like they did in Fallout 4. The game is good and I have fun in Starfield and this game would have been an 8 for me. However, this game has had the same graphics, same bugs and same loading screens since skyrim. Bethesda made a good game but it's a game they made from the 360 Era. Final score 7/10.… Expand
  46. BlimpyPebbles
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    The launch of this game feels eerily similar to The Callisto Protocol. A game we expected to be amazing turns out not to be so amazing. But, unlike The Callisto Protocol, Starfield is a good game. However, we expected this game to be some huge, massive universe like No Man’s Sky and the amazing characters and story of Mass Effect and Cyberpunk, but it isn’t. I expected good spaceflight (isThe launch of this game feels eerily similar to The Callisto Protocol. A game we expected to be amazing turns out not to be so amazing. But, unlike The Callisto Protocol, Starfield is a good game. However, we expected this game to be some huge, massive universe like No Man’s Sky and the amazing characters and story of Mass Effect and Cyberpunk, but it isn’t. I expected good spaceflight (is that the correct term?) but there really isn’t even a point to the tedious meas they call spaceflight since you can warp wherever, whenever. They took too many pages out of Elite Dangerous’ boring, tedious playbook. While Starfield isn’t bad at all (ignore people review-bombing it), it certainly isn’t 85-Metacritic-good. With a “creative choice” to lock the game at 30fps (Phil Spencer said that it wasn’t a hardware issue), it just proves that Bethesda lies through their teeth and still don’t know how to properly optimize their games and people need to stop defending them. There is absolutely zero reason the game can’t run at 60fps. Any other company would have made it run with a better frame rate. But Bethesda is known for this stuff and people keep defending it. So that really sucks the life out of the game. The main story is really boring and confusing. The characters are meh. Some are decent but most are completely forgettable. Unlike Fallout or Elder Scrolls, I have no real desire to explore or really do anything in the game. For the most part, it is just boring. Landing on any planet or moon is a barren wasteland full of nothing. At its core, the game is still a Bethesda game and still plays fine, despite them not coming up with a different formula, but it really fails to hit the mark in a lot of ways. Having said all of that, there is still plenty of fun to be had with this game. I just wish it was more entertaining.… Expand
  47. TBone42
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Good, but not great. Another over-hyped game. A lot of small flaws spoil the fun.
  48. FernanLdK
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    El error fue tener una expectativa alta, pero en pocas palabras el juego se disfruta, las misiones en lugares pre establecidos son excelentes pero la exploración de mundos deja mucho q desear.
  49. thisgamesucks25
    Sep 10, 2023
    7
    A game that has been made before, classic bethesda formula. It's by no means GOTY material, the ui, the gunplay, hell everything about the game looks like a fallout and skyrim game. It just works and that what bethesda is doing.
  50. iguuuuuuuu
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    For me Starfield was a good experience, I liked the game, I was hooked as hell, I barely saw time pass, the feeling of visiting other worlds, that space atmosphere is something I love, but I still feel like it could have been much more while being less, I'm happy to finally know what it was like to play it after so many years, but now I'm rooting for a sequel that achieves the potentialFor me Starfield was a good experience, I liked the game, I was hooked as hell, I barely saw time pass, the feeling of visiting other worlds, that space atmosphere is something I love, but I still feel like it could have been much more while being less, I'm happy to finally know what it was like to play it after so many years, but now I'm rooting for a sequel that achieves the potential that this game could have realized.… Expand
  51. TheForest99
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Limited,disappointing,sometimes boring,sometimes buggy.
    But,in the end its a great space rpg game from BETHESDA,not Microsoft not xbox not Phil Spencer
  52. Ulriken
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    The controller is better than the game.
    I'll write more when I find more to write about.
  53. AlanW41
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After 40 hours of play, I say it's worth buying, but not for this money. This game requires a lot of modifications. The game looks nice... but it's not open world as they said. You can't fly wherever you want, you can't land on the planet yourself...did I mention the loading screen at every step, you land loading, you go to the store loading, you change the city zone loading. The game has potential but all these loading screens make it lose its luster. After 2 hours of play I had enough and started No Man Sky as much as I could ;) I think I'll wait for some mods because I don't want to play anymore its to boring… Expand
  54. Grimsmiley
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    I give credit to Bethesda for improving in certain areas this game isn’t terrible by any means it’s a good game but it’s just the same Bethesda game ir just feels like fallout in space and would’ve MUCH preferred a new entry in fallout with this depth..the planets are boring and empty and only a few are handcrafted..offering 1000 planets to explore wasn’t the best decision they should’veI give credit to Bethesda for improving in certain areas this game isn’t terrible by any means it’s a good game but it’s just the same Bethesda game ir just feels like fallout in space and would’ve MUCH preferred a new entry in fallout with this depth..the planets are boring and empty and only a few are handcrafted..offering 1000 planets to explore wasn’t the best decision they should’ve left it at 20 or so handcrafted planets..instead we get emptiness that’s been left for the modding community.… Expand
  55. Ghost1311
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Realmente eu não entendo as críticas desse jogo.
    De um lado temos haters de xbox tentando desmerecer o jogo, sem ao menos terem jogado, de outro temos fãn boys de xbox defendendo um jogo medíocre como se fosse uma obra prima. Eu jogo ambas as plataformas, inclusive estou jogando Starfield, talvez eu possa dar minha opinião sem fanatismo.
    E na minha sincera opinião, esse jogo é algo    Realmente eu não entendo as críticas desse jogo.
    De um lado temos haters de xbox tentando desmerecer o jogo, sem ao menos terem jogado, de outro temos fãn boys de xbox defendendo um jogo medíocre como se fosse uma obra prima. Eu jogo ambas as plataformas, inclusive estou jogando Starfield, talvez eu possa dar minha opinião sem fanatismo.
    E na minha sincera opinião, esse jogo é algo "normal".
    Não encontrei nada demais, nada de novo. Pra falar a verdade muito parado, sem nada que me empolgue...
    Não é um jogo péssimo, mas nada de maravilhoso tbm.
    Se vc tem game pass, com certeza vale a pena testar, porém não é um jogo que eu pagaria full price.    … Expand
  56. TheGamergon
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    This is a great Bethesda game. If you like Mass Effect and always wondered what it would be like if Bethesda tried to make one here you go. Is this game the most ground breaking, generation defining, life changing game made? That answer is No. Even if Bethesda gets all the bugs and glitches fixed, which they surely will, it is still just Futuristic Skyrim with occasional space dogfights.This is a great Bethesda game. If you like Mass Effect and always wondered what it would be like if Bethesda tried to make one here you go. Is this game the most ground breaking, generation defining, life changing game made? That answer is No. Even if Bethesda gets all the bugs and glitches fixed, which they surely will, it is still just Futuristic Skyrim with occasional space dogfights.

    That’s not to say it’s a bad game but a game we’ve played before making it more comfort food than new experience. For example the games main story line is near identical to Mass Effect as I mentioned it earlier. Main Character touches weird artifact of unknown origins and has wild visions that they don’t quite understand and their life is thrust in a new direction to understand what happened and why.

    Now I admit as a huge Mass Effect fan this is right up my ally so I am enjoying it but using my love of Mass Effect and Bethesda games to give this game a 10 and not deduct any points because of its flaws or that it wasn’t the game I was expecting based on what Todd Howard had said about it would be irresponsible.

    The point that it was supposed to be a vast Galaxy to be explored is true to a point. You can explore a galaxy of a thousand worlds but there is little to nothing to do on most of them so almost every review and even I will state you’ll probably never do much beyond going to the worlds that have quests. So outside of bragging rights doing it on Stream to prove you would land on all 1,000 worlds I can’t see a reason otherwise.

    Another flaw that is jarring to me is repetition of assets, and no I don’t mean sandwiches. I mean bases and buildings. You will go on a mission and infiltration a base and clear it out and a short while later and go take out another base and it will look identical to the last one even down to the location of the NPC enemies and the loot locations. This even happens in the main story line and it feels like you are doing the exact same thing you just did… because it is exactly the same thing you just did. These bases or caves can be replicated multiple times to you could just about play blindfolded once you reach them as you would be able to rely on muscle memory. Which I find to be lazy level design. If this were just in the side quests that would be bad but not as bad as the fact you run into this repetition in the main story line.

    The game has a lot to do and a lot to dig into if you want to build outposts and design custom ships. There are many ways to play and a lot to do. The side quests and side story lines are by far where the game shines and I did enjoy the main story but the meat and potato’s of this game is in that many varied things you can do from undercover agent to space pirate to day worker on an assembly line making Aurora. There are many things to peak one’s interest and if despite some of the flaws I mentioned and some I didn’t you like the other thing I mentioned or are a fan of Bethesda and Mass Effect then this might be the game for you.

    If you have GamePass you should give it a try if not buy if you think it is for you or wait for a sale giving time for the many bugs and glitches to be rectified.

    Good luck space cowboy.    … Expand
  57. Mostafa_412
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game isn’t bad, it sure starts off slow, like boringly slow to the point where i was considering closing the game. But then it picked up and writhing like a mission it went from being too boring and bleak to be actually really fun. I have to admit, starfield fails to keep me at the edge of my seat but at the times where i am, it’s actually amazing. The first mission for the UC (space police) literally threw me into a horror film that I genuinely loved. Having that said the game play is good. It’s not amazing but it’s something i like playing. On the other hand. Starfield does have a few faults. For example the lack of vehicles to move is atrocious. I could literally be walking for a full 5 minutes to reach an area just to decide i want to go back. I don't understand why this wasn't added in, it defiantly should be in a later patch or dlc. As for the guns and ammo drops it’s kind of annoying but still ok. Overall this a good game and i definitely recommend it for players with game pass. While others that don’t have game pass, i recommend waiting. Because the game at times make me feel it’s worth it, and times i feel like it’s not. That’s why in my opinion id give it a 7-8 because although it’s good it doesn’t compete with other first party games from other studios or companies. Because at the end of the day you have to weigh the different options out it’s not the same but it is good. I’m still not done with the game. Once I’m done with the game ill be sure to add another post game review.… Expand
  58. PrJB38
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Em pleno 2023, não trás jogo dublado para pt-br. O Brasil tem 95 milhões de gamers, o que leva o país para a terceira colocação no consumo de jogos eletrônicos, perdendo apenas para a China e Estados Unidos, países com números maiores de habitantes e de renda.
    Starfield tem Gráficos horríveis, starfield dá para rodar no Xbox 360, Ac Black Flag tem gráficos melhores.
    A única coisa boa e o    Em pleno 2023, não trás jogo dublado para pt-br. O Brasil tem 95 milhões de gamers, o que leva o país para a terceira colocação no consumo de jogos eletrônicos, perdendo apenas para a China e Estados Unidos, países com números maiores de habitantes e de renda.
    Starfield tem Gráficos horríveis, starfield dá para rodar no Xbox 360, Ac Black Flag tem gráficos melhores.
    A única coisa boa e o xcloud, a Microsoft e o Xbox estão de parabéns, xcloud é incrível, game pass ultimate é perfeito, mas, starfield é péssimo.
    Deathloop e o Ghostwire: Tokyo são jogos excelente da bgs, mas, starfield é um LIXO.
    LIXO     … Expand
  59. SpyKicksIn
    Sep 10, 2023
    7
    To be honest, this is more of a step back for Bethesda. Generated planets with the same type of activities, invisible walls and non-existent space, stupid companions and opponents, dead cities with unresponsive NPCs, eternal loading due to the peculiarities of the engine, a ridiculous 30 fps on the most powerful console. Skyrim had more next-gen than Starfield. But it’s still hard to tearTo be honest, this is more of a step back for Bethesda. Generated planets with the same type of activities, invisible walls and non-existent space, stupid companions and opponents, dead cities with unresponsive NPCs, eternal loading due to the peculiarities of the engine, a ridiculous 30 fps on the most powerful console. Skyrim had more next-gen than Starfield. But it’s still hard to tear yourself away from the game, because Bethesda’s magic works :)… Expand
  60. Pulcsi
    Sep 10, 2023
    7
    I feel very mixed about this game. On one hand, I love it. On the other, I feel so disappointed. I had 0 expectations towards this game, however, a few things really bug me out. 1. What is the point of my spaceship? It is just a tool to make fast travel immersive. You can't actually fly around. 2. Exploration is a mess. While there are hand crafted areas and towns, that are great, most ofI feel very mixed about this game. On one hand, I love it. On the other, I feel so disappointed. I had 0 expectations towards this game, however, a few things really bug me out. 1. What is the point of my spaceship? It is just a tool to make fast travel immersive. You can't actually fly around. 2. Exploration is a mess. While there are hand crafted areas and towns, that are great, most of the planet is just a wasteland. 3. Performance is really, really bad. Otherwise, the quests are really fun, the game would be great.… Expand
  61. emrakul11
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    very bad gunplay, stupid IA and the exploration is boring and monotone, but the quests and main mission are intersting and fun to play, plus all the inmersion ot the typical bethesda game. Is not a **** game but neither the masterpiece who someone attempted to sell. It-s ust a good game
  62. Liathen
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    This is not a bad game. It's not a great game either. It's Fallout but in space. There's no sweeping vistas or cool dungeons/vaults. It lacks a lot of the Fallout "attitude" and humor that makes a Fallout game. If you like Bethesda games, you'll like Starfield. If you're a first timer it's probably a coin flip. I had fun in my 40 hours playing it, but not enough fun to keep playingThis is not a bad game. It's not a great game either. It's Fallout but in space. There's no sweeping vistas or cool dungeons/vaults. It lacks a lot of the Fallout "attitude" and humor that makes a Fallout game. If you like Bethesda games, you'll like Starfield. If you're a first timer it's probably a coin flip. I had fun in my 40 hours playing it, but not enough fun to keep playing beyond that 40 hours. Take that how you will.… Expand
  63. lordlemon7
    Sep 11, 2023
    7
    same dungeon/ cave /house layout on every planet. all character have plot armour. Npc are uncanny. Boss fights are boring. same enemy placement on every planet. enemy variety is almost nom-existant. main story repetitive/ boring. character are almos all bland and un- interesting. a lot load screen. game breakinq bugs.
  64. Juanbelsan
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Tiene un extensisimo modo de juego algo que ya se había visto en otros juegos, la inmersión técnica es asombrosa pero peca con su motor grafico, IA irregular y falla al pulir todos los aspectos qué toma. Buen juego pero con fallos evidentes.
  65. Erfancafbr
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    In my opinion, Starfield is a good game, but one of the biggest problems of this game is the creation engine 2, which I think Bethesda should have worked on because the character animations are not interesting. On the other hand, the game world is empty, according to Bethesda, who says that out of 1000 planets, only 100 of them have life and those 100 do not have that many details. IIn my opinion, Starfield is a good game, but one of the biggest problems of this game is the creation engine 2, which I think Bethesda should have worked on because the character animations are not interesting. On the other hand, the game world is empty, according to Bethesda, who says that out of 1000 planets, only 100 of them have life and those 100 do not have that many details. I wish he made the game with unreal engine 5, in my opinion, it would have improved a lot, it would have affected the NPCs and the game environment. But in general, Starfield is good game, not a bad game, but it cannot be called a very good or great game either.… Expand
  66. Lachmund
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    Starfield isn’t a bad game, it’s good, not great or exceptional, just good. Why it is disappointing to many is due to several reasons.. first being lied to in marketing and secondly because it basically feels like a 15 year old game. There is nothing next gen about it, there is no innovation. No, it even lacks the things that always made Bethesda RPGs so special, as the exploration andStarfield isn’t a bad game, it’s good, not great or exceptional, just good. Why it is disappointing to many is due to several reasons.. first being lied to in marketing and secondly because it basically feels like a 15 year old game. There is nothing next gen about it, there is no innovation. No, it even lacks the things that always made Bethesda RPGs so special, as the exploration and secret wonders to discover are greatly reduced in comparison to older Bethesda titles. It can absolutely be fun and addictive but has so many flaws and unfulfilled potential, that it essentially becomes both, fun and disappointing in equal measures, when it’s fun it’s an 8 and when it’s clunky and boring it’s a 5 so I can sadly only give it a 7, especially since performance even on my PC is really bad for a last gen looking title. It would even be bad if it looked like a next gen title, which it never does.… Expand
  67. Henryt78
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    For me the game is just alright. It’s been rough just starting. People say this is a slow burn. That doesn’t work when you have a controller in your hands for a interactive experience. The beginning of this game isn’t compelling. It’s going to take a few hours of play to get things really going. This also is not No Man’s Sky. This needs to be stressed because exploration is not what thisFor me the game is just alright. It’s been rough just starting. People say this is a slow burn. That doesn’t work when you have a controller in your hands for a interactive experience. The beginning of this game isn’t compelling. It’s going to take a few hours of play to get things really going. This also is not No Man’s Sky. This needs to be stressed because exploration is not what this game is about. There’s a lot of walking and no vehicles to get around when you go off the beaten path. This is a Bethesda game. So you’re getting a decent story here. The dialogue isn’t the best. Conversations are meh. That’s not saying anything bad about the voice actors. But I’ve been playing Baldur’s Gate 3, and going through Cyberpunk 2077 again. The difference I feel is that out of these three, two of these games were trying to prove something. One of them rested on their laurels because they’re Bethesda and they got it like that. It’s a story you will like. It has characters you will like. But you’ve experienced better. Graphics and visuals are nice. Not next gen nice though. Maybe it’s because I’m streaming on Xcloud on my MacBook Pro, but walking and running feels like my character is out training, and my companion is behind them adding resistance with a resistance band. Maybe it’s a streaming and bandwidth thing. Visually this game looks like it could have come out 7 to 10 years ago. Again maybe that’s because I’m streaming. If I’m being honest, if someone said this was a Fallout 4 DLC expansion, set even further in the future, I would believe it. This doesn’t look that much better than Fallout 4. Characters look stiff in the traditional Bethesda way. Which is fine, but I thought Bethesda would approach the way they presented they stories in a new way. At least some different camera angels when you’re in conversation. They’re just stiff. It kills the immersion for me 100 times more than any frame rate issues. Being a pirate is so much fun. I’ve killed so many people, pillaged the hell out of them and stolen their ships. If you want to have fun, be bad. Ship building and customizing them is also fun. This is what I have the least to say about because it’s where I’m enjoying my experience with this game the most. That does bring me to flying the ship. Maybe I’m crazy, but the ship is where it feels like they were trying to make a space sim RPG. Because the way you can adjust various power levels is unique. It just doesn’t really fit with the rest of the game for me. It’s like that’s where the innovation ran into a bottleneck. I also have to mention loading screens. The loading screens. OMG the loading screens. Walk into a building. Loading screen. Walk into a cave. Loading screen. Walk up the ramp of your ship. Loading screen. The game is not seamless. The loading screens are an annoyance. It feels like someone said, “Look, we aren’t Star Citizen that’s in open beta for 10 years. This game has to come out and this is the time limit you have.” And with that this doesn’t feel like something that has been in development for 20 years. This could have come out when Fallout 4 did, because there’s nothing that makes this better or worse than any Mass Effect or Star Wars the Old Republic. Wait. Mass Effect has ground transportation so you’re not walking endlessly. Which is why I consider this just a good basic RPG. One that is especially great for gamers who are new to the genre, or you want a good casual RPG experience. I really wish I could give this more than a 7. Even though I’m having a good enough time, I’m also soldiering through it. I also can’t call this a next gen game. I want to be a Bethesda cheerleader. I really wanted to love this game. I wanted this to be the game that makes me want to buy an Xbox, instead of being content streaming this and churning my Game Pass subscription. I do have to say this should definitely be streamed first and consider that a demo before you pay full price.… Expand
  68. BeautyBear
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    This is a game you don't have to compare with other games in the genre. As a stand-alone game, it's perfectly fine. Many elements here I like, like with ships and feeling that the world has moved on and into space.
    But what I miss here is an atmosphere that lives and reacts. Cyberpunk gave more of going from a to b with reactions and little things that happen. This is where this game    This is a game you don't have to compare with other games in the genre. As a stand-alone game, it's perfectly fine. Many elements here I like, like with ships and feeling that the world has moved on and into space.
    But what I miss here is an atmosphere that lives and reacts. Cyberpunk gave more of going from a to b with reactions and little things that happen. This is where this game falls a bit short. I can't bear to spend time wandering around.    … Expand
  69. Siclv
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. More than 30 hours in : Some greatness, some disappointments, lot of mid

    Bad : Very bland story and characters, nothing is memorable, no map ?, lot of fast travel for some very short quest, stealth is bad, AI is bad..

    Greatness : ship building is a rabbit hole, Bethesda goofy moments (fewer than precedent games), weapon design are cool, Mid : Gunfights, Space fights, some cities are cool but unoriginal (neon city), some factions are cool but unoriginal (crimson fleet), very recurrent dialogue option (I did it for money » or « as long as I get paid)…

    Very bad : incoherence writing and all of the important npc are immortal
    Like for example a secondary quest npc talk **** to you and yet you can not kill him    … Expand
  70. Jeedash
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    It’s not a masterpiece, nor is it trash. Much like a lot of the reviews on Metacritic, Starfield is a bit all over the place. This is a big game with many interesting quests (including the main), good voice acting, decent combat and surprisingly few bugs. There’s also plenty to build and sink time into. But it’s hard to consider this an open-world experience given the compulsoryIt’s not a masterpiece, nor is it trash. Much like a lot of the reviews on Metacritic, Starfield is a bit all over the place. This is a big game with many interesting quests (including the main), good voice acting, decent combat and surprisingly few bugs. There’s also plenty to build and sink time into. But it’s hard to consider this an open-world experience given the compulsory fast-travel mechanic. And for the life of me, I can’t understand why the devs didn’t include drivable overland vehicles. This omission makes planetary exploration a chore.

    World design is mundane with most of the cities and planets devoid of visual character - I’ve yet to see anything that I’ve wanted to screenshot. I’ve also found the graphics quality to be inconsistent (XBOX) and much of it poor. The skill tree is limited, but I can begrudgingly live with that thanks to some other features the game throws at you. Do the positives outweigh the negatives? Yes. Certainly enough to keep me playing till an 8/10 game gets released.

    In a word: fine. You’ll get your money’s worth.    … Expand
  71. Guchmeister
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Starfield is a perfect example of a revolutionary, generation defining, AAA game, if this was the year 2013. The game is not bad by any means, it is actually pretty fun, but fails to hit those wow moments and is accompanied by its many flaws, of which the space exploration, or lack thereof, and planet exploration are the most prominent.

    Planets give the feeling of just being empty balls    Starfield is a perfect example of a revolutionary, generation defining, AAA game, if this was the year 2013. The game is not bad by any means, it is actually pretty fun, but fails to hit those wow moments and is accompanied by its many flaws, of which the space exploration, or lack thereof, and planet exploration are the most prominent.

    Planets give the feeling of just being empty balls of rock, with little to no actual points of interest present, for a big portion of the cave systems and outposts are just a matter of copy and paste, all the way down to spawn points and loot. The game takes a long time to get going, and when it does you see yourself in an okay-ish story at best.

    Furthermore, on the tech side of Starfield, the game is definitively the most polished game ever produced by Bethesda, but it still has many issues when it comes to optimization, glitches and bugs, all capped at 30 fps. If you are a fan of the typical Bethesda formula, you will no doubt love this game, but those who had hoped and expected more are left with somewhat of a disappointment.    … Expand
  72. Confucius1735
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    This game is not one of the best which BGS ever made. But if you like they style and they original game design, you can be love this game. For me it's just "not bad game", because industry of game has more better example in that genres. 7/10
  73. Paranormalfun
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    I enjoyed it of course there alot that needs to be fixed but if you enjoyed mass effect or love space this is the game for you and give the graphics a chance go for it. I enjoyed it still am but I see why some people don't but it is on gamepass so I'm not paying a lot of money for it either or the scores would drop. But I think this is great it's needed some touching up and maybe moreI enjoyed it of course there alot that needs to be fixed but if you enjoyed mass effect or love space this is the game for you and give the graphics a chance go for it. I enjoyed it still am but I see why some people don't but it is on gamepass so I'm not paying a lot of money for it either or the scores would drop. But I think this is great it's needed some touching up and maybe more quest in a dlc… Expand
  74. Zetincore
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    El juego no es perfecto y me sentí algo decepcionado más que nada por las espectativas tan altas que tenía, realmente pudo ser mejor en mi opinión pero tampoco está tan mal,si te gustan los juegos de Bethesda seguro este también te guste
  75. Wikiwooha
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    It's ability to inspire awe is only matched by it's frustrations. The gunplay is the best Bethesda has made to date, but still feels dated. The cities feel lived in and crafted with care, but most worlds you visit feel bland. The menus and HUD are . . . Bad. Just bad. The characters are pretty great and I've enjoyed much of the dialogue and dynamics between them. I truly feel like a fewIt's ability to inspire awe is only matched by it's frustrations. The gunplay is the best Bethesda has made to date, but still feels dated. The cities feel lived in and crafted with care, but most worlds you visit feel bland. The menus and HUD are . . . Bad. Just bad. The characters are pretty great and I've enjoyed much of the dialogue and dynamics between them. I truly feel like a few well placed patches would pull this game up to the quality we were all hoping for. Starfield may not be worth it's steep pricetag, but it is worthy of your time.

    I am so sorry if you paid the extra 30$ to play it early, you deserve a hug.    … Expand
  76. atomsk2k
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    I have logged hundreds of hours in fallout3 and skyrim. I played only 5 hours on starfield but from what i have seen it's a game that actually don't want to invest anymore time. There are no bugs because simply there are minimal changes to the game engine. The only big difference here is the space flight simulator mini game addition which off course you have to zone out/in to and theI have logged hundreds of hours in fallout3 and skyrim. I played only 5 hours on starfield but from what i have seen it's a game that actually don't want to invest anymore time. There are no bugs because simply there are minimal changes to the game engine. The only big difference here is the space flight simulator mini game addition which off course you have to zone out/in to and the reworks on the first person shooting system. That is all. Apart from those and a couple of lighting/filter tweaks, it feels like, for the most part, like playing a 2010 game. As i said i played those games and had enough, i was expecting for them to push the boundaries with this one but they choose the safe way, I choose to invest my time elsewhere. In my case 7/10 is the max i can give this game.… Expand
  77. Coomedia
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    ---- Review in English ----
    Positive pointer: - Construction of incredible ships, many possibilities. - Very nice graphic quality of space/items/ships/planets, generating many cinematic images. - Very good side quest. - Fluid gameplay and fun to play. - Great soundtrack. - Creation of outposts, complex and generates many possibilities. - Very good dubbing (in English). - Fun space    ---- Review in English ----
    Positive pointer: - Construction of incredible ships, many possibilities. - Very nice graphic quality of space/items/ships/planets, generating many cinematic images. - Very good side quest. - Fluid gameplay and fun to play. - Great soundtrack. - Creation of outposts, complex and generates many possibilities. - Very good dubbing (in English). - Fun space battles (complex, it's not the same anymore, you have to concentrate and make choices that would prevent you from dying). - On Xbox series X the 30 fps are mostly stuck and well disguised (less in cities). Negative points: - Load Manys (the game was not placed on an entire scaled map, they placed several submaps, which generates load for everything). - Exploration raza/null (the previous point influenced this... another thing is that because it is divided into sub maps, you land on a planet does not allow you to go to another point on that same planet, being necessary to leave and enter it. .You only go to battle, otherwise just fast travel). - Faces of the characters (totally without fact, out of line with the narration) - Missing a pt br dubbing - bad AI (same level as cyberpunk) - Missing a 60 fps mode - Graphic quality of the main city, new atlantic, very weak (the vegetation graphic is distorted from the rest of the game, looking very artificial). - Main Quest is average (doesn't make you want to do it, because side quests are much more attractive).

    Final Grade: 7.0 (Upgrades with patches/mods)

    ---- Review em Português ----
    Pontos positivos:
    - Construção de naves incrível, muitas possibilidades.
    - Qualidade gráfica do espaço/itens/naves/planetas muito bonitas, gerando muitas imagens cinematográficas.
    - Side quest muito boa.
    - Gameplay fluida e gostosa de jogar.
    - Ótima trilha sonora.
    - Criação de postos avançados, complexo e gera muitas possibilidades.
    - Dublagem muito boa (em inglês).
    - Batalhas no espaço divertidas (complexo, não é mais do mesmo, você tem que se concentrar e fazer escolhas que evitaram que você morra).
    - No Xbox série X os 30 fps estão na maior parte do tempo cravados e bem disfarçado (menos em cidades).

    Pontos negativos:
    - Muitos Loads (o jogo não foi colocaram um mapa inteiro dimensionado, colocaram vários submapas, o que gera load para tudo).
    - Exploração raza/nula (o ponto anterior influência nisso... outra coisa é que por ser dividido em sub mapas, vc descer em um planeta não permite vc ir para outro ponto desse mesmo planeta, sendo necessário sair e entrar no mesmo... você só voa para batalhar, de resto, só fast travel).
    - Face dos personagens (totalmente sem reação, distoa da narração)
    - Faltou uma dublagem pt br
    - IA ruim (mesmo nível de cyberpunk)
    - Faltou um modo 60 fps
    - Qualidade gráfica da cidade principal, nova atlântica, muito fraca (o gráfico da vegetação distoa do resto do jogo, parecendo muito artificial). - Main Quest é mediana (não te faz querer fazer ela, as side quest são muito mais atrativas). Nota final: 7.0 (Cabe melhorias com patch/mods)    … Expand
  78. OldWorldBlues01
    Sep 11, 2023
    7
    This game feels like a singleplayer mmo, instead of a fully flashed out singleplayer experience you get:

    -Empty worlds with recycled content to grind -Fetch quest after fetch quest after fetch quest -30 fps cap, no performance mode -Braindead AI -Cities full of traders and other fetch quests with little boring stories added for flavour or go kill this/deliver this quests -Barely    This game feels like a singleplayer mmo, instead of a fully flashed out singleplayer experience you get:

    -Empty worlds with recycled content to grind
    -Fetch quest after fetch quest after fetch quest
    -30 fps cap, no performance mode
    -Braindead AI
    -Cities full of traders and other fetch quests with little boring stories added for flavour or go kill this/deliver this quests
    -Barely industry standard space combat
    -Non-existent space exploriation outside of occasional random encounter
    -Rooms upon rooms upon rooms filled with meaningless objects for your ocd friend to pick up
    -No enemy variation (90% of the enemies are human pirates)
    -Awful main story
    -Want to land? load screen. Want to enter a room? load screen. Want to go on a elevetor? load screen...
    -All the classic Bethesda title flaws(bugs,recycled content etc.)

    The only good things in the game are:

    -Ship building
    -Improved combat
    -Environment design
    -Some quests are actually worth playing

    If i boot up any of the old titles right now the game is fun and engaging from start to finish,
    they are filled to the brim with cool stories and adventures to experience, meanwhille in Starfield wherever i go there is someone that wants me to do some tedious busy work for them.
    They took their usual experience and decided to split it up in 100 planets (of the 1000) and added procedural generation to fill the gaps as a result the game is a slog if you play like you would do normally.

    Most of the critic reviews were probably bought, there is simply no way that this game manages to sit even remotely close to baldur's gate 3 score, do not trust the shills watch some gameplay and then make up your mind based on what you witness with your own eyes.

    To end my review, this game is just mid but if you really want to experience it regardless i highly suggest you only do the faction quests, it seems that's where all the effort went.    … Expand
  79. Animal_Wes
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    I am 12 hours into this game. I had extremely low expectations for years all the way up until release date and wasn't even planning on getting it. I ended up getting a few months of game pass just to try it.
    Disclaimer: I am a HUGE Fallout fan and forgave all the bugs just for sheer entertainment value. I am not really even a fan of Skyrim and didn't finish it, but was a big fan of    I am 12 hours into this game. I had extremely low expectations for years all the way up until release date and wasn't even planning on getting it. I ended up getting a few months of game pass just to try it.
    Disclaimer: I am a HUGE Fallout fan and forgave all the bugs just for sheer entertainment value. I am not really even a fan of Skyrim and didn't finish it, but was a big fan of Morrowind and Oblivion. All this being said, I knew the standard Bethesda had set for themselves.
    I can honestly say I was bored as hell for the first couple hours, then I started understanding the scope of the game and getting the hang of where stuff was. I couldn't help but feel like I was playing a Fallout sequel after a while so I started really getting into it. Obviously the biggest complaint people have is the true sense of exploration via space travel. Fortunately I couldn't care less about that aspect and would be turned off by flying around in space for hours. So that is probably what sets my opinion apart from some. I love completing quests and feeling like I'm roleplaying Firefly most of the time. Blasting enemies is endless fun for me. I personally am a fan of fast travelling everywhere on games in order to utilize my time in the most efficient way possible, so you won't hear me complaining about that whatsoever. The travel system is not a problem for me.

    Sure there are "Bethesda" bugs and glitches, but nowhere near as many as previous Bethesda games, at least what I've observed. Customization is top notch, in ship building and everything else.
    if you don't like Bethesda games to begin with you OBVIOUSLY aren't going to enjoy this one. For me, it is more than what I expected because I never invested in the hype of this game.

    If you've been waiting forever for Fallout 5... well here it is. And I'm loving it.    … Expand
  80. monle
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Un juego correcto, para nada una obra maestra, nada innovador un buen juego mas como otro cualquiera, para mi una decepcion, esperaba mucho mas..
  81. chrismartyn7
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    The game is repetitive. Lots of loading screens. Story is not captivating. Character models are not good looking.
  82. Kili20
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Yo fui con la idea desgraciada de que no me iba gustar y realmente no me gustó al principio porque el juego tiene muchas deficiencias y todas ellas por tener un motor grafico tan antiguo , pero quitando todos los problemas relacionados con eso está bastante entretenido, no le doy mas nota porque considero que no es un mal juego pero tampoco es un juego que este a la altura a los tiemposYo fui con la idea desgraciada de que no me iba gustar y realmente no me gustó al principio porque el juego tiene muchas deficiencias y todas ellas por tener un motor grafico tan antiguo , pero quitando todos los problemas relacionados con eso está bastante entretenido, no le doy mas nota porque considero que no es un mal juego pero tampoco es un juego que este a la altura a los tiempos que corren. La exploración no es muy buena ya que te pegas demaciado tiempo en los menus porque cada vez que quieres viajar tienes que hacer viaje rapido no tienes mucha libertad con la nave, el mundo se siente vacio ya que la inteligencia artificial no funciona correctamente y en algunos casos no tienen ni reacción , las animaciones de los personajes a la hora de hablar y interactuar es obsoleta , tiene algunos bugs pero nada que no se pueda solucionar . Quitando estos puntos negativos el juego no esta mal .… Expand
  83. Sacristan007
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    La verdad yo no vine esperando un juego de exploracion espacial, sin embargo no estaria mal que hubiera pulido ese aspecto lo que yo vine buscando fue un juego de rol ambientado en el espacio lo que encontre y me gusto pero debo seguir insistiendo en que los bugs y la inteligencia artificial sigue decepcionando desde hace algunos juegos el juego es bastante bueno pero por el precio le doy un 7
  84. TexMexGaming
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    It is a Bethesda game after all.

    Expectations were high for Starfield's release and it fall short on many counts. I'm not here to say the game is absolute dog water, but it isn't the greatest game to grace humanity like some Bethesda stans are acting. "1000 planets to explore! 999 of them are nothing but a rock, but we'll still use it as our selling point!" There shouldn't be a    It is a Bethesda game after all.

    Expectations were high for Starfield's release and it fall short on many counts. I'm not here to say the game is absolute dog water, but it isn't the greatest game to grace humanity like some Bethesda stans are acting.

    "1000 planets to explore! 999 of them are nothing but a rock, but we'll still use it as our selling point!"

    There shouldn't be a prerequisite to games that you need to complete hours of boring gameplay before you get to the good stuff. Space travel is next to non-existent. The "space travel" is really just a glorified load screen as it simply changes appearance and promots fast travel immediately.    … Expand
  85. RvB3nS
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    Nice game, but not The Game. Starfield is like 10 games in 1: you can play just the story mode, you can focus in spaceship battles, or you can explore, roleplay... You can do a lot of things. The issue is not all that things are at the same level.

    Nearly everywhere you go, it's a little load screen. Don't mind if you are traveling to another planet or just entering a building. And every    Nice game, but not The Game. Starfield is like 10 games in 1: you can play just the story mode, you can focus in spaceship battles, or you can explore, roleplay... You can do a lot of things. The issue is not all that things are at the same level.

    Nearly everywhere you go, it's a little load screen. Don't mind if you are traveling to another planet or just entering a building. And every planet you go has the same 3 points of interest. And, well, you can't go in your spaceship to that points. Although you explore a lot, you won't find something too different, a unique event or unique location, is just does not reward enough exploring. Definitely, it's not the definitive galaxy exploration experience it is supposed to be.

    The story is good, and near the end of the 1st third you discover something it completely changes the game. The ending is great and clever.

    In short, it has lights and shades. It's not a bad game, but it wants to do 100 things and just 10 of them are good enough. The 10 good things are great, and the other 90 are not awful, but unfortunately they make a worse game.

    Sadly, Starfield is a game where more is less.    … Expand
  86. BeckerB
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    Starfield reminds us that space travel is... just not fun.

    There are a lot of things that Starfield does well, but the key marketed feature of "exploring the galaxy" and "discovering what's out there" is definitely not one of them. I know that games like this need to walk a fine line between realism and being enjoyable to play, but Starfield does neither particularly well. The    Starfield reminds us that space travel is... just not fun.

    There are a lot of things that Starfield does well, but the key marketed feature of "exploring the galaxy" and "discovering what's out there" is definitely not one of them. I know that games like this need to walk a fine line between realism and being enjoyable to play, but Starfield does neither particularly well.

    The biggest issue is the space travel, or rather, almost complete lack of it. I knew that we would not be able to enter/exit orbit without a loading screen, which is understandable. However, you cannot even travel to the nearest planet/moon without having to open menus and selecting fast travel. One might say that this is the realism of planets being so far away - it would realistically take ages to travel to them. Fair enough, but the solar system map tosses this realism out the window with the scale it shows between planets and stars (just see the Sol system). Could Bethesda not have found a happy middle ground between seemingly stagnant flight speeds and immediate galaxy warp that would have allowed us to actually fly through solar systems? Starfield's space travel basically comes down to nothing but menu selections, fast traveling, and loading screens. It is not fun or enjoyable at all. When Todd Howard said, "You can go there," he literally meant, "You can load there."

    Another issue that people are bringing up is the lack of discovery on the planets/moons. This is in part due to the procedural generation being utilized and also probably the realism that Bethesda sought to convey. However, it makes the game feel lackluster and boring. I agree with the critiques along these lines.

    NPC's are what you would expect from Bethesda with their positive and negative elements. Voice acting is good and they look better than previous games (naturally), but they still have the Bethesda robotic feel to them. They turn unnaturally in conversations (torsos turning while feet remain planted forward) and their eyes still seem lifeless/off. They interrupt each other constantly making it hard to hear conversations and followers are almost always falling behind. Bethesda does have NPC citizens spawn from doorways to make cities feel more inhabited, which I appreciate, but the spawns don't always make sense (dozens continuously coming out of a building that is empty inside).

    A small nitpick, but when you leave orbit the game loads you facing the planet/moon you just left. This doesn't help the little space travel immersion that is left in the game. Why am I facing the planet that I just left?

    Starfield isn't a bad game, but it certainly is not great. I've been playing Bethesda games since Morrowind came out and I'm struggling to have fun with this one. It has all the elements of a Bethesda game (character creation, role playing, fetch quests, item interaction, etc.) without the same sense of discovery and exploration. Imagine playing Skyrim and instead of walking from town to town traveling the world, you could only traverse a small area outside of a town before having to load to another small area outside of another town - not as an option, but a requirement. That's Starfield - you can load to a lot of places and walk around on barren planets/moons, but not travel through space in any meaningful and fun way.    … Expand
  87. sohan23
    Sep 12, 2023
    7
    Starfield really is just Fallout 4 with some space thrown in. But I don’t think that’s a bad thing especially if you are a fan of Bethesda's games and its quasi-sense of freedom. While some of the main quest is uninteresting, the side quests are where the real stories are, much like previous games. The ship building is not overly deep but it still has enough to make it enjoyable. BaseStarfield really is just Fallout 4 with some space thrown in. But I don’t think that’s a bad thing especially if you are a fan of Bethesda's games and its quasi-sense of freedom. While some of the main quest is uninteresting, the side quests are where the real stories are, much like previous games. The ship building is not overly deep but it still has enough to make it enjoyable. Base building I could take or leave but it is a good source of resources to make money or expand your base if you really want to. Space combat is decent. It’s a welcome respite from “ground” missions though does not have any of that depth. It’s more like a palette cleanser between quests than anything else. Overall it’s a fun game. As a Bethesda fan it feels familiar and almost comforting. Is it game of the year? Probably not. Is it what Microsoft wants it to be, their Zelda to Nintendo’s Switch? I’m not sure. As someone who owns both consoles I’m glad when a game on either system turns out to be fun. I have no ill will towards either company. The better their games are, the more games we have to enjoy. And a bit of competition helps. Will it be the game that makes game pass and cloud gaming the big seller and the future? Probably not.… Expand
  88. ODT
    Sep 10, 2023
    6
    The best thing for me persinally about Starfield is I'm no longer dying to play the next Elder Scrolls. This game really just has very little charm and feels just....pointless. I'm 15 hours in. Maybe I'll get into it more.
  89. GlennLimos
    Sep 10, 2023
    6
    I think it's a step forward when it comes to gameplay we saw in Fallout 4 and Skyrim. The space traversal ruins most of it for me, I've spent a **** of time in the menus and maps in this game. Everything with traveling with the ship feels so disjointed.

    Appart from everything ship related it's the best Bethesda game when it comes to gameplay, and it makes me look very much forward to ES6.
  90. x420Raptor
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    First of all, I'm sure there'll be people complaining & Metacritic responding to some of the obvious review bombing, but will they put the same amount of effort into questioning the disgusting, & blatant paid for "10/10s" by biased Xbox reviewers.

    The game isn't a 0, but it's not sniffing a 10 either. Anyone giving it those ratings is a disgrace, whether you're a user, or a so called    First of all, I'm sure there'll be people complaining & Metacritic responding to some of the obvious review bombing, but will they put the same amount of effort into questioning the disgusting, & blatant paid for "10/10s" by biased Xbox reviewers.

    The game isn't a 0, but it's not sniffing a 10 either. Anyone giving it those ratings is a disgrace, whether you're a user, or a so called critic. Review bombing goes both ways, & that overall score of 86 should actually be a 70-80.

    It's a good game, but does absolutely nothing groundbreaking & doesn't live up to the decade long development, the ridiculous levels of hype, or that we had to wait even long for a new TES.

    There's fun to be had with the game but it's not a GOTY contender by right when:
    - The console version is limited to 30FPS
    - Space exploration is extremely limited & the trailers/lead upto the game almost feel misleading to what we actually received.
    - The graphical fidelity is "ok", although maybe that's just other games setting new standards that Starfield doesn't live up to.
    - The core gameplay just isn't that interesting & it doesn't have that same "magic" that Skyrim had all those years ago.

    Starfield almost feels like a game that stayed in development too long & missed a window, because there are so many elements to the game that already feel dated, & there's not a single breakthrough, or ground-breaking element that makes you look at it as a shining example of "What can be".    … Expand
  91. bennibop
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    Good but not great. Let's start with the negatives, game can crash on Xbox series x, map and UI are probably the worst I have experienced in a long time. Loading screens are constant and annoying, load screen to the outside of your ship then another to get in then another to go to space. Space sections also feel pointless and just filler.
    Graphically although detailed in places the game    Good but not great. Let's start with the negatives, game can crash on Xbox series x, map and UI are probably the worst I have experienced in a long time. Loading screens are constant and annoying, load screen to the outside of your ship then another to get in then another to go to space. Space sections also feel pointless and just filler.
    Graphically although detailed in places the game feels uneven. Can look fantastic when there is not a lot going on, so more the art that is the winner here. Lighting can feel very flat and NPC look below average for modern day standards.HDR is a mess and looks washed out and grey, why there is no slider after the game has been delayed previously.
    Positives: some quest lines are really great perhaps some of the best Bethesda have ever done , but some are really repetitive. Gun play is massively improved over their previous work such as Fallout, but don't expect Halo or Doom levels of gun play. Overall Fallout 3 is still my favourite Bethesda game, but thrwe is still lots to like about Starfield despite its shortcomings but I don't believe it has delivered on the hype that was built.    … Expand
  92. djmn
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    Played 20 hours on PC. Let's wait for the community to fine-tune it. It's more like a loading simulator on a 20-year-old engine. Bethesda didn't try to hide the loading screens in any other way, even though it's standard nowadays for other games with better visuals. Despite all the improvements, the game often looks very mediocre to bad and tries to hide it behind faded filters and foggyPlayed 20 hours on PC. Let's wait for the community to fine-tune it. It's more like a loading simulator on a 20-year-old engine. Bethesda didn't try to hide the loading screens in any other way, even though it's standard nowadays for other games with better visuals. Despite all the improvements, the game often looks very mediocre to bad and tries to hide it behind faded filters and foggy haze. I praise the details of the interior of the ships and the carefully modeled objects. Lighting, space, facial expressions of the characters. 2D flat planet textures? Really? Good joke. The whole space exploration thing is a false illusion. That really didn't work out. And there's a lot more... Get over your ego and screw the poor creation engine. Maybe then you'll make a better game. :)… Expand
  93. fafafa486
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego que quizo abarcar mucho y se queda corto , muchos Bugs, historia simple, y esa sensación de aventura dura muy poco, deben actualizar el motor gráfico , lo único bueno es gamepass si no no lo hubiera comprado… Expand
  94. Sychol
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    It was supposed to be space travel and we got fast travel, The game is good but nothing more
  95. azilgath
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    TLDR: Wait to buy this game when its on sale for $40 or less with all the DLC, it is definitely not worth the $70 or $100 for the special edition.

    Hardware Specs: CPU: Ryzen 7 5800X3D RAM: DDR 4 3200 GPU: Sapphire Pulse RX 7900 XTX I run this game at 4k on ultra settings with FSR and VSYNC off. Performance: 5/10: The performance of this game is mediocre even on good hardware,    TLDR: Wait to buy this game when its on sale for $40 or less with all the DLC, it is definitely not worth the $70 or $100 for the special edition.

    Hardware Specs:
    CPU: Ryzen 7 5800X3D
    RAM: DDR 4 3200
    GPU: Sapphire Pulse RX 7900 XTX

    I run this game at 4k on ultra settings with FSR and VSYNC off.

    Performance: 5/10:
    The performance of this game is mediocre even on good hardware, I get about 70fps average during gameplay, don't look at the reviews touting 100+ fps, they are including the loading screen fps in their averages. The game has frequent crashes to desktop, it seems it is crashing the AMD driver, as of this review, I am on the latest Adrenaline driver 23.9.1. When it is not crashing, performance is ok with minimal stuttering and loading screens are fairly quick.

    Graphics 6/10:
    - Textures are bland,
    - NPC models and facial expressions seem like a downgrade from Skyrim.
    - The lighting effects are good
    - Atmospherics are good
    - Water effects are dated.
    - Cities are well designed
    - Planets seem to be a quantity over quality approach

    Gameplay 7/10:
    - Gunplay has slightly improved over what was available in Fallout 4/76, enemies are bullet sponges though.
    - Melee is not as good as Skyrim.
    - Stealth feels like an afterthought in this game, and upgrades are locked behind grindy challenges
    - Speaking of grindy challenges: its tedious and annoying and must be in there only to artificially increase game playtime metrics.
    - Inventory management still has issues of previous Bethesda games
    - Ship building is fun, and you can definitely spend hours just customizing your ship, this seems kind of pointless though since you will spend hardly any time in your ship.
    - Loading screens for everything, its been how many years since Fallout 76 and they still cant do seamless areas?
    - You will end up fast traveling everywhere due to how annoying it is to use your ship for travel: Load screen to enter ship > cutscene to sit in captain's seat > cutscene to take off > load screen to enter orbit > cutscene to fly/jump to another planet/system > load screen for arrival to planet/system > load screen to land on planet > cut scene to land on planet > cutscene to leave captain's chair > load screen to leave ship.
    - Base building brings back bad memories of Fallout 4 outposts, but is improved.
    - Persuasion options are generic
    - Exploration is boring, there are around 5 points of interest per planet, and their is heavy asset reuse. this goes back to my quantity over quality comment. Would have preferred less more detailed planets akin to mass effect rather than 1000 boring ones.

    Story 6/10:
    - Majority of quests are either fetch quests or kill quests, would have liked to see more exploration quests since exploration was sold as a big part of the experience.
    - Main quest is pretty boring, I keep seeing other reviewers say "It gets better 20 hours in," if the story can't keep your interest in the first hour, there are major issues with it.

    In summary, I returned the special edition game, to pay $100 for a game that is using an iteration of Bethesda's dated, poorly optimized engine is not worth it.

    The game still has issues that have plagued the engine since Oblivion such as items randomly flying about if you get to close to them, to bodies clipping through items, to NPC pathing trouble.

    Overall, I will probably re-purchase this game when it is heavily discounted, and hopefully modders will have fixed the major issues with Starfield by then, which in my opinion, sheds a bad light on Bethesda that has supposedly been working on this for 20 years, seemingly having learned nothing from their past games. Disappointing to say the least.    … Expand
  96. lyekay1
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    It's okay, nothing special. I agree the graphics are outdated, but a fun game nevertheless.
  97. MadWasp79
    Sep 9, 2023
    6
    There are so many things to like about Starfield, however, I can't like it as a whole.
    I spent hundreds and hundreds of hours playing Elite Dangerous, Fallout, Skyrim, and Mass Effect, I hoped so much that this would be some glorious mix of them all.. and in a way it I, but. Boring, glitchy, repetitive, you can't swap modules between ships, no land vehicles and I don't like to walk so    There are so many things to like about Starfield, however, I can't like it as a whole.
    I spent hundreds and hundreds of hours playing Elite Dangerous, Fallout, Skyrim, and Mass Effect, I hoped so much that this would be some glorious mix of them all.. and in a way it I, but. Boring, glitchy, repetitive, you can't swap modules between ships, no land vehicles and I don't like to walk so much for nothing, exploration without a soul. Bethesda, you have failed us. Again. The only hope (as always) for mod community.    … Expand
  98. Blighty
    Sep 10, 2023
    6
    Dissapointing.- A bit soul-less as others have already said. They made some aspects of their game worse than it was in the past, and have not improved in the other areas.

    Exploration for instance - the places feel empty, and the tile based system they use for their game may not have been so terrible if it wasn't for the fact that it makes you also feel limited in exploring. Combat    Dissapointing.- A bit soul-less as others have already said. They made some aspects of their game worse than it was in the past, and have not improved in the other areas.

    Exploration for instance - the places feel empty, and the tile based system they use for their game may not have been so terrible if it wasn't for the fact that it makes you also feel limited in exploring.

    Combat is ok, but its more like a borderlands game without a significant skill system based around combat, and a fairly uninspiring set of weapons to use.

    Bethesda have more and more become the activation company we all hoped they would not become, fallout 76 and not starfield being quite hard to recommend that seems more interested in adding features that salesmen like to sell, but without as much substance so that players will et heaps of joy from.

    Also, Bethesda, please improve your lip sync tech, its very bad compared to what's on offer these days, sometimes utterly out o sync with what an NPC is saying.

    Sure, I think a few people will di it more than me, and perhaps I am over RPG FPS games, so for those I wish you luck. But its been a real disappointment or me.    … Expand
  99. visiblelight7
    Sep 11, 2023
    6
    I feel these ''RPG games by Bethesda'' are outdated. They all become really boring if you played one, you played them all as they are just re-skins. This time, they dramatically improved the dialogue and consequences and branching paths which is a BIG improvement over Fallout 4. It's a better game overall but it's still a boring formula: You are in a massive sandbox with NPC's to talk toI feel these ''RPG games by Bethesda'' are outdated. They all become really boring if you played one, you played them all as they are just re-skins. This time, they dramatically improved the dialogue and consequences and branching paths which is a BIG improvement over Fallout 4. It's a better game overall but it's still a boring formula: You are in a massive sandbox with NPC's to talk to and hear conversations(I find that incredibly boring by now). It's all about immersing yourself into the lore of the world and getting tidbits of information from the NPCs which add to the overall world. It's no different than forcing yourself to read a novel about a story in another universe but with visuals. Problem is... it's just not fun if you've done it before(if it's your first time ever...you're going to have a blast though. It's going to blow your mind). But there's only so many times that I can play these kinds of games. I was exausted after a few hours... I realized it's just a big collection of ''checklist world'' with people to speak to and open up more dialogue trees and other stories. It was never really fun. Once the novelty wears off(which it wore off really quickly for me), I was left with wanting to go find something with ''gameplay'' which this doesn't. It's gameplay consists of going to procedurally generated environments and shooting then looting. That's the other thing, there are far too many useless items as usual you are spending 50%of the game just looting and managing your inventory. You've done it for hundreds of hours before in Bethesda games... you want to repeat that again? I just couldn't do it. It's not fun and it doesn't add anything anymore beyond faking depth into a game. The worst thing about this game is the empty promises they made initially such as ''the most expansive space world'' you've ever seen and you'll be able to ''travel'' to other planets. I'm sorry but travelling through ''menus'' and teleporting to a cutscene of your planet landing is not my idea of ''the most expansive space travel'' that they had initially hyped this game to be but then changed their claims later on. The ONE feature a space game needs is launching from earth and hitting the atmosphere and piercing through the different levels of the sky until you are in space. That's the coolest aspect of No Man Sky, why would you NOT have that option available for a space game? I'm not saying that it should be mandatory because eventually we will use the fast travel option. BUT to not have it in a space game was a huge con for me personally.

    Problem is the game was on gamepass so they easily got ''millions playing it'' so they will use that as an excuse to build more boring games like this. Sorry it's just an overdone formula by this point. I couldn't last more than a few hours before I was building boredom into my life. I rather play a game with actual gameplay versus a NPC dialogue encyclopedia with menu fast travelling simulator. Is it a bad game? Heck no! It's just a tired and overdone formula that those who played Fallout 3,4,76,Skyrim,Oblivion,Morrowind...that I am completely done at this point. How many dialogues can you listen to before you get tired of listening to random ''stories'' NPCs tell you? They should've released this game 10 years ago.    … Expand
  100. matt87
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    Disappointing. Menu and loading screen simulator 2023. Finished main quest, don’t feel like playing it anymore… What the hell happened to Bethesda?
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 81
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  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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