Starfield

 Xbox Series X
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  1. 99thhand
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    Graphics is decent but some are not policed, Story is generic, AI is bad it's from other game.
    you go. played 20 hours + and feels like a waste of time. you do the same thing over and over and it's not rewarding. This game was so overhyped Fallout 4 is way better than this game.
  2. psylife
    Sep 7, 2023
    5
    There is a fundamental lack of creativity and risk taking here. The game is disappointing, not because it fails at materializing its vision, but because of how poor the vision is in the first place.

    Technically speaking, there is no space exploration to be found anywhere, rather an endless concatenation of ad nauseum loading screen, and fetch quests. Bethesda has a problem, where are    There is a fundamental lack of creativity and risk taking here. The game is disappointing, not because it fails at materializing its vision, but because of how poor the vision is in the first place.

    Technically speaking, there is no space exploration to be found anywhere, rather an endless concatenation of ad nauseum loading screen, and fetch quests.

    Bethesda has a problem, where are the talents ? Where are the visionaries and innovators ?    … Expand
  3. Mogar245
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    The perfect space rpg, There's so much to do on every planet, so many random encounters, and so many ways to play. You can join the military, you can be a cowboy, a trucker, a freelancer, a pirate, so much more. And perfectly encapsulates the spirit of exploration. There's something new around every corner.

    I haven't had any loading screen issues, and I'm not fast travelling at all.    The perfect space rpg, There's so much to do on every planet, so many random encounters, and so many ways to play. You can join the military, you can be a cowboy, a trucker, a freelancer, a pirate, so much more. And perfectly encapsulates the spirit of exploration. There's something new around every corner.

    I haven't had any loading screen issues, and I'm not fast travelling at all. Can't really think of anything more I want.    … Expand
  4. Aullin125
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Buggy, Old gameplay, Bad Graphics, Loading screens everywhere, Not open world, Menu Simulator
  5. Angelooo
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Increíble el juego es una delicia en los apartados donde se nota bethesda tanto en lo bueno y en lo malo, también se nota el gunplay la mano de id software. La iluminación global a tiempo real es exquisita, la inmersión que aportan los mundos:estalactitas, rocas, sombreado muy bien, las físicas del juego muy logradas, el apartado sonoro espectacular, otro nivel. La historia empieza titubeante, pero al poco tiempo es una delicia, es un título que por momentos maravilla. Crearte el personaje tiene infinidad de posibilidades. Las misiones secundarias muy buenas Lo malo los npc mejorados, pero necesita un cambio de motor. Con las horas te haces con el juego y pasan a un segundo apartado, la IA recomiendo ponerla en dificultad máxima, puedes explorar todo, pero realmente no como esperaba, sí que puedes coger la nave e ir a otro planeta, pero puedes tardar horas de ahí que esté el viaje rápido, por lo demás muy bien el juego las batallas espaciales están bien, obviando las pantallas de carga que molestan, pero no rompe la experiencia hay bugs, pero nada que ver con otros títulos de bethesda conclusión final el mejor juego que he jugado desde skyrim.… Expand
  6. TechScope
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Starfield has been out now for a week with early access. and I have to say that I share many feelings and opinions that the community do with this game. It is a very slow burn to begin with -- but once you get going, you can’t put the damn thing down.

    Don’t worry — there won’t be any spoilers here in this review. We will start at the begining of the game however, not discussing the story    Starfield has been out now for a week with early access. and I have to say that I share many feelings and opinions that the community do with this game. It is a very slow burn to begin with -- but once you get going, you can’t put the damn thing down.

    Don’t worry — there won’t be any spoilers here in this review.

    We will start at the begining of the game however, not discussing the story aspect but just how it goes. It’s a Bethesda title so it’s a nice little tutorial. You learn basics: walking, talking, mining, shooting, navigating menus, using your ship etc…

    The tutorial is a good entry into the game. There’s a lot to learn, but the game doesn’t throw everything at you all at once. You progressively learn how to things such as outposts and upgrading your ship. However, some areas such as the Digipicking minigame are not explained well enough and would have benefited from a better explanation.

    During the tutorial you will also create your character. This is a pretty detailed one, you can really go in on how you want to look, choose your name (and pronouns!) Aswell as a backgrounds and some traits which can unlock some new dialogue options or alter the way you play.


    Let’s not beat around the bush and ignore the main part of what makes Starfield a Space RPG. Space! The controls for your ship are basic and easy to understand after a short time using it. Space combat is relatively basic but with perks you can get a bit more advanced, taking out enemies weapons to prevent them shooting you or destroying their engines and docking then boarding their ship.

    Additionally, despite space being so vast with numerous systems within the Settled Systems, it’s not always empty — of course, it will be a lot of the time but you can often find yourself encountering various NPCs who you can interact with, some are just fun little encounters, some will involve fighting. A bit of variety to make you question whether you should prepare for a fight whenever you see a ship infront of you.

    Landing back on the surface, let’s talk exploration. When you land on a planet/moon you will be given a tile to explore. Various points of interests can generate in these tiles and ships can occasionally land. However we must note that it can be at times, tedious to get on/off a surface as you will experience a load screen, animation and another load screen. I must say also, the points of interests can be really interesting with some quests/hidden story & lore buried within them if you’re a keen explorer.

    Graphically I don’t feel experienced enough to comment on this part of the game; but I recommend you check out Digital Foundry’s in-depth analysis.

    Cities: Skylines, are beautiful. The cities feel very lived in, busy, bustling. However I’d be lying if I said the NPC civilians looked great, they can be questionable but I do excuse Bethesda bit on this as they’re meant just for background noise, the key NPCs are much better modelled.

    In conclusion: Starfield is a great game if you can stomach the slow burn before you feel it start to really open up for you. The game has its ups and downs but the ups far outweighed the downs for me. There’s a lot to do and a lot to explore but this game doesn’t throw it all at once. There’s flaws such as bugs, crashes, badly explained mechanics, load screens and poor NPC models but given how far and few the crashes were, how I gradually learned the mechanics I struggled, how fast the game loaded and how rarely I looked at an NPC long enough to care? I don’t feel these detracted from the game for me    … Expand
  7. Boyoo69
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    I love it sm, I can't stop playing it. I'm not really a fan of games like Skyrim and all that but this one really does it for me, I haven't been into a game this much since a long while and I absolutely love it and personally haven't encountered any glitches at all
  8. hyogom00
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    Too outdated graphic engine, very crude animations and too many loading screens to be a game of the new generation. In terms of gameplay and content it is quite extensive and fun, but it has too many technical deficiencies
  9. rominomini
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    I'm having an absolute blast, I can easily see myself playing this for 10 years. Its a must!
  10. Fraggersoulz
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    Honestly, I can go on and on about this "game of the generation" but that will make me put more effort into this that the entire dev team did on MidField.
    - Game looks like its from 2015
    - Runs like **** for what it looks - No modern technology implementations. - Facial animations from paleolithic age - not bug free(AAA standards and not bgs stds) - nothing interesting even in first    Honestly, I can go on and on about this "game of the generation" but that will make me put more effort into this that the entire dev team did on MidField.
    - Game looks like its from 2015
    - Runs like **** for what it looks
    - No modern technology implementations.
    - Facial animations from paleolithic age
    - not bug free(AAA standards and not bgs stds)
    - nothing interesting even in first 10 hours
    - Literally most main quests are fetch quests.
    - NO minimap or map of any kind.
    - AI is worse than games from 2000s
    - Every npc or quest character dialogues are snoozefest
    - Nothing is polished or makes you say, wow that is well done.
    - movement, gunplay, looting, UI is janky.
    - Repetitive copy paste bull**** of locations in the first hours of gameplay and in the planets that TODD LIEward claimed to be handcrafted.
    - Space exploration is non existent
    - Flight controls which even games from 90s did better
    - Story is lackluster with no depth or care.    … Expand
  11. BlackKnight8266
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    good game.. i'll say between 7-8,
    no performance issues for me
    the graphics are good story is ok (not great unfortunately) it is a Bethesda game, so if you like they're games you will like this otherwise....... but keep in mind the ahip doesn't have real space travel, it has some space battles and fast travel, you can't travel from planet A to planet b without fast travel. if you want    good game.. i'll say between 7-8,
    no performance issues for me
    the graphics are good
    story is ok (not great unfortunately)
    it is a Bethesda game, so if you like they're games you will like this otherwise.......
    but keep in mind the ahip doesn't have real space travel, it has some space battles and fast travel, you can't travel from planet A to planet b without fast travel. if you want that this game is not for you!
    PS: keep in mind that many who review this game didn;t actually play it, just hate ms or love sony (since the reason i gave it a 10 even if it doesn't deserve it) and review bomb it...    … Expand
  12. stu2012
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    Horrendous facial animations and the worst npc behavior in the market. You might think that they have improved their engine since Oblivion, but I am pretty sure it is the same engine just with better textures. It is actually funny to watch videos of 15 years ago and seeing how npcs act in the same way as a game of 2023. Nevertheless if you have never played any other game aside fromHorrendous facial animations and the worst npc behavior in the market. You might think that they have improved their engine since Oblivion, but I am pretty sure it is the same engine just with better textures. It is actually funny to watch videos of 15 years ago and seeing how npcs act in the same way as a game of 2023. Nevertheless if you have never played any other game aside from Skyrim/Fallout you might enjoy this one.… Expand
  13. Adjent47
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Awful game. Bland, soulless, boring and unimaginative. Overpriced game that has so little attention to detail that it's an insult. Story is horrendous, AI is awful, combat is decent but the rest of the game ruins it. Voice overs are vomit inducing, characters look horrid. DO NOT BUY.
  14. JayLemad
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely majestic. There's no way it's under 90. It is an incredible, great RPG, with a space setting that has never been achieved in the history of video games. The only way you can't like this game is if you don't like the RPG genre or the space theme. There's no other way. This game will go down in history. Without a doubt, the greatest game Bethesda has created.
    But for    This game is absolutely majestic. There's no way it's under 90. It is an incredible, great RPG, with a space setting that has never been achieved in the history of video games. The only way you can't like this game is if you don't like the RPG genre or the space theme. There's no other way. This game will go down in history. Without a doubt, the greatest game Bethesda has created.
    But for some reason (I don't know why) there is a lot of hatred for Xbox and JUST FOR THAT reason some people give it low ratings. Believe me. If you play this game, there is no way you won't like it.    … Expand
  15. DARKARGG
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    de lo mejor que he jugado los que comentan 1/10 son solo haters que ni lo jugaron y solo quieren verlo caer oir ver brillar a sony la verdad es que este juego es de lo mejor de bethesda un rpg con un universo enorme por explorar con muy buenas y adictivas mecanicas de juego, simplemente goty de lo mejor que he jugado en años 10000/10
  16. HappyNonna
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    I bought the upgrade to the premium edition so I have 25 hours already in on my Xbox. I love this game. The graphics are beautiful. The characters are well designed, unique and Interesting, The voice acting is some of the best I’ve heard. The dialog is clever and often times truly funny. The story has me hooked as it’s unfolding. Don’t listen to the naysayers and ps fanboys. Try this gameI bought the upgrade to the premium edition so I have 25 hours already in on my Xbox. I love this game. The graphics are beautiful. The characters are well designed, unique and Interesting, The voice acting is some of the best I’ve heard. The dialog is clever and often times truly funny. The story has me hooked as it’s unfolding. Don’t listen to the naysayers and ps fanboys. Try this game yourself and if you’re a fan of rpg’s, you’re in for a great time.… Expand
  17. Thetype
    Sep 7, 2023
    3
    a lot to say but I'm going to focus on the technique and the immersion, it's a shame in 2023 for a new generation game, permanent loading, dated visuals and mechanics, catastrophic AI, low framerate, exploration in limited space in unintuitive menus
    I don't understand the success of this game in which space is just a pretext
  18. N4SS1FF
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    The game is pretty big, and have several options to write your own history, I've been playing this two last days and the main mission are interesting but the majority I played seconds that are very interesting too, there are some bugs but nothing extreme, and the planet exploration can be better, I'll give a solid 9
  19. kito78
    Sep 7, 2023
    5
    It will be quick. I have enough of games marked as BMW M series, but you get a Dacia.
    Is game good? It is not bad, but it feels bad after all the hype. Story may be best part of game, world building is losing with copy and paste locations, terrible AI, exploitation limitations and so on. Physics kinda works but definitely not as you would expect. Early access was too expensive. Is game    It will be quick. I have enough of games marked as BMW M series, but you get a Dacia.
    Is game good? It is not bad, but it feels bad after all the hype. Story may be best part of game, world building is losing with copy and paste locations, terrible AI, exploitation limitations and so on. Physics kinda works but definitely not as you would expect. Early access was too expensive. Is game worth getting Xbox pass? Yes. Is the game worth your time? Maybe.
    I am removing points for: AI -1, copy paste -1, false advertisement -1, micro transactions -0 (thanks god not there). Graphics is good, sounds not bad, story ok, exploration could be better but it’s ok, game feels not bad.
    To studio: post bg3 I am expecting more. you have on a market games like star citizen and no man’s sky, you can use them as example how space exploration should work. No one is expecting you to deliver unlimited number of planets but cut scenes for land and start, limited exploration area….
    My advice: don’t false advertise, do what you are good in, if game will be good and fair, gamers will forgive you many imperfections, don’t overpay your managers.
    T    … Expand
  20. Lausee-
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Truly, one of Bethesda's masterpieces.

    If you like Bethesda games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series, you will love this one.
  21. Jefferson_ROCK
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    Não sei se chamo de DLC de Fallout 4 ou se chamo de simulador de caminha em vários planetas, porque é zuado essa parte da "exploração planetária" . Bethesda precisa desapegar dessa Creation engine e evoluir, um game onde há vários diálogos NPC's sem expressão tiram toda a emoção do game.
  22. GameYork
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    Starfield è stato sviluppato da bethesda studio i creatori di fallout e di the Elden Scrolls questo e il loro migliore gioco che hanno fatto finora ho giocato a starfield e l'ho amato nel bene e nel male, e un gioco davvero immenso con più di 1000 pianeti da esplorare nelle loro meraviglie i pianeti sono fatti perfetti con la loro fauna e atmosfere uniche tra di loro da poter esplorare eStarfield è stato sviluppato da bethesda studio i creatori di fallout e di the Elden Scrolls questo e il loro migliore gioco che hanno fatto finora ho giocato a starfield e l'ho amato nel bene e nel male, e un gioco davvero immenso con più di 1000 pianeti da esplorare nelle loro meraviglie i pianeti sono fatti perfetti con la loro fauna e atmosfere uniche tra di loro da poter esplorare e studiare in ogni piccolo dettaglio i pianeti sono vivi, le città sono costruite bene hanno una miriade di cose da fare con dei buoni personaggi forse alcuni meglio di altri ma nel complesso hanno una vera personalità che andrà ha cambiare secondo le vostre scelte prese durante la trama, le città sono vive con i cittadini ti ricosceranno se l'incrocio per strada, la campagna principale ed emozionante con un ottimo ritmo tra una missione al altra che vi terrà a giocare per ore e ore , anche dopo la campagna il gioco si gestisce molto bene con parecchie cose da fare, la guida con le astronavi molto intuitiva e stra divertente la lotta tra astrovi e l'abbordaggio di altre navi e bello, l'ho shooting e gameplay davvero ben fatti e piacevoli tutti gli oggetti del archivio si possono modificare , la colonna e magistrale l'audio e fantastico.

    Vi do un consiglio esplorate tantissimo merita davvero di essere vissuto.

    E un gioco immenso e fantastico ma con i suoi limiti non è nulla di rivoluzionario.

    Alcuni diffeti ci sono, tantissimi caricamenti e salvataggi fatti male, a me romace non hanno mai convinto, AI rivedibile, menu l'ho trovato poco intuitivo e spesso ti sbagli il pianeta oppure fai fatica a capire deve si trova la missione, per il resto non ho riscontrato alcun bug è un ottimo titolo ma non perfetto.

    "Ti fa tornare bambino e sognare"    … Expand
  23. pentagon1
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    This game has the worst writing of any Bethesda game. This game is also extremely politically charged to the point that It is repulsive and insufferable.
  24. makz78
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Based on approximately 20 hours, early access. The game is ok if you are looking to scratch a Space fantasy itch on the weekend, but it feels like an expensive Fall out mod or a poorly directed PG-13 Syfy show episode.

    Pros

    - Initial appeal
    - Music
    - Scenary
    - Character customization
    - Ship building/customization

    Cons

    - No memorable characters
    - Weak main story which culminates into no answers
    - All enemies are the same - combat reduced to massive bullets and grenades spam against the same enemies from start to end of the game
    - Low weapon variety and next to no creativity of how to do dmg
    - Load screens are acceptable to some extend, but overused
    - Hitboxes are absolutely awful even with weapons specialization
    - UI - basically missing, a few colors put together in paint as background, no elements, no visual explanations
    - Inventory management - mostly annoying, no search, no filter, no sorting, all jammed up together
    - Weak graphics for a 2023 AAA game, especially one focused on Space
    - No boss fight mechanics
    - While planets have several biomes combinations, exploration is reduced to landing on planets followed by 1. walking, 2. explore cave, 3. explore base, 4. kill the same enemy, 5. loot, repeat for every planet.
    - Space combat is scenery, but lacks identity - somewhere between EVE online and SWBF2
    - No immersion in cities - no reactions to player actions    … Expand
  25. Gman1984
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    I played past the 10h mark hoping it would get better but It did not, I just couldn't stand another minuted of this game. To me that has to be the definition of a 0/10 and I hope I can get a refund.

    It's does not have an interesting world/characters, combat gameplay is way bellow average, spaceship combat is even worse. Traversal and sense of exploration is non-existent and the story is    I played past the 10h mark hoping it would get better but It did not, I just couldn't stand another minuted of this game. To me that has to be the definition of a 0/10 and I hope I can get a refund.

    It's does not have an interesting world/characters, combat gameplay is way bellow average, spaceship combat is even worse. Traversal and sense of exploration is non-existent and the story is offensively bad. To make it even better it's very taxing on the hardware but the results are not impressive at all.    … Expand
  26. 13FIREBLADE
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    If you are looking for fallout for in space, this game is for you. Will be a Bethesda classic. Great story, mostly great visuals, haven't stopped playing since early release.
  27. n3ns2d
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    It's like my childhood dream come true of being a space pilot and own a spaceship. Really loving this game!
  28. AKGX
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    titanico enorme y grandioso me encanta la dedicacin que tiene todo el juego desde la personalizacion hasta la exploracion, realmente te absorbe dentro de una travesia espacial un RPG grandioso que te mantiene pegado a la pantalla por horas tiene pocas fallas pero en general es simplemente uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado y una estrella entre todos los juegos de bethesda
  29. bolso
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Very bad game, a shame to release a game like this for what the company promised, it's really not worth wasting time playing this game
  30. Iskender299
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Crashes. Like. Crazy. Every 10-25 mins, most times before an auto save hits so if you were doing a quest you’re out of luck. Did the first space battle quest from the tutorial 4 times. Because every time it was crashing right after but before saving. “Later in game”, later like after the tutorial, you’re afraid to continue the story because is crashing. It took a week since early accessCrashes. Like. Crazy. Every 10-25 mins, most times before an auto save hits so if you were doing a quest you’re out of luck. Did the first space battle quest from the tutorial 4 times. Because every time it was crashing right after but before saving. “Later in game”, later like after the tutorial, you’re afraid to continue the story because is crashing. It took a week since early access (for which I paid for premium) and yet no fix. Crashfield The game is crashing on series x like crazy, every 10-25 minutes making playing the game impossible. I’ve done the first battle 4 times, because the crash would occur before a save was made. Since early access I tried to play, now we’re 7 days apart and still no fix. Paid premium, for nothing. What’s worse is that the issue was finally acknowledged 5 days later but not shared to wider audiences. There’s a support blog post now saying how to report (for which you need an extra app), but that was not shared out of discord. If you google “starfield series x crashing” that support page is so well indexed that it doesn’t even appear on the first page. It should have been shared on channels with wider audience, like Twitter, if you really want to collect logs. People have no idea how to report on Xbox, or that they need an extra app. And not everyone is on discord. TLDR, unplayable and disappointed.… Expand
  31. KirKeso
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    This game dissapointed me. We have 2023 year, and game is worst than 3 years old Cyberpunk except bugs.

    1. Graphic of game is not equal. Characters looks like at Andromeda, and are worst than 5+ years old Kingdom Come. People has not faces. They have allways the same look, if you zoom a weapon on them, they just walk. Zero reaction, if you shoot, they will go throught. But armours and    This game dissapointed me. We have 2023 year, and game is worst than 3 years old Cyberpunk except bugs.

    1. Graphic of game is not equal. Characters looks like at Andromeda, and are worst than 5+ years old Kingdom Come. People has not faces. They have allways the same look, if you zoom a weapon on them, they just walk. Zero reaction, if you shoot, they will go throught.
    But armours and other stuf is great. I have to say that this piece of game is delicious. I can stay and watch my ship and armour for hours.

    2. Main story is worst than Fallout 3, even Fallout 4 has better story, where this game has the worst story before this game. Side quest are better, but still tons of fedex.
    Imagine that you have to talk with someone at first planet, then you have to back to main npc to another planet. Where are phones, or ship radios?

    3. Exploration is the worst since morrowind. Why at random planet are 3 POIs, Included abandoned fabrics and other buildings. Okey maybe it has sense, cause planets are empty, But in 2300, some of them can be settled. Still why at random planets are the same fabrics with the same loot and enemy spawns x15 etc.

    4. Flying is dissasted, when enemyies attacking me i am crying. I dont want to fight. I am waiting for mod to delele this encounters.    … Expand
  32. Vontyak
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    Though it has a weak opening compared to past Bethesda Game Studios titles, Starfield is absolutely a triumphant return to form for BGS. Despite the major blunder of Fallout 76's launch, Starfield has proved that Bethesda is most certainly capable of creating engaging gameplay loops, wonderful stories and side quests, and interesting worlds that will hold your interest for dozens, if notThough it has a weak opening compared to past Bethesda Game Studios titles, Starfield is absolutely a triumphant return to form for BGS. Despite the major blunder of Fallout 76's launch, Starfield has proved that Bethesda is most certainly capable of creating engaging gameplay loops, wonderful stories and side quests, and interesting worlds that will hold your interest for dozens, if not hundreds, of hours.

    Something that stuck out to me when I started the game was the graphical fidelity and overall look and feel of the game. There is heavy usage of procedural generation in the terrain and planets which means there will often be textures that look murky or washed out--but the handcrafted content is such high quality visually that I almost forget I'm playing a Bethesda game. With hundreds of hours split across Skyrim, Fallout 3 and Fallout 4, I've become very used to the antiquated Creation Engine in all its visual soupiness and technical fragility. But Creation Engine 2 is a frankly astonishing step up for Bethesda's engine. When rumors first appeared of a revamped engine, I was skeptical as these games have always had a certain jank to them. But CE 2 is a true improvement that brings much-needed modernization to the Bethesda formula. You can climb ladders now! This may be the new addition I'm most excited to see return in future BGS games. Clamboring, boost-pack jumping, and the gravity system all also feel excellent to play around with. The physics of this game are also a blast, especially in Zero-G areas, and have become some of the most unique moments I've had in a BGS game almost instantly.

    But enough with the engine--the artistic core of the game largely works for me. As a huge fan of sci-fi, real world space exploration, and the mystery and intrigue that comes along with the thought of humanity exploring the vastness of space made me primed to like this game. It's clear the amount of passion and love poured into Starfield and everything new it brings to the table, even if some parts don't quite stick the landing. Something that does, however, is the music. Bombastic, intriguing, or mysterious, it manages to evoke themes of Elder Scrolls and Fallout, while still feeling distinct and "spacey". Some of the writing was a bit corny for my taste, but some of it was very enjoyable (this is true for character writing such as dialogue, but also narrative writing & plot, as well as questlines). A couple of the gameplay systems can end up feeling cumbersome later in the game, and dauntingly large early game, but if you're willing to commit to them, such as operating, building or upgrading your ship; diving into crafting weapon and suit mods; or the intensive network of resource mining, so you can craft resources to further build mods, or sell for credits, etc. There is a mountain of content and interwoven systems that seem too large to handle, but will get easier as you stick with them.

    The gunplay may be the most noticeably improved system in the game, to the point where it nearly doesn't seem like a BGS title. If Fallout 4 was an RPG first with a so-so FPS haphazardly glued to it, then Starfield is an FPS first with excellent RPG systems masterfully infused. The guns feel, play, shoot and sound so tacitly. They look visually unique, cover a wide range of styles and damage types, and even at 55+ hours into the game are far and away one of the most satisfying components of the core gameplay loop.

    The main story may or may not be for everyone; if you like screwing around with BGS's design choices and just living in their worlds and have only loosely engaged with their narratives, then you will more than likely enjoy your time with Starfield no matter what. But if the "big questions" about why humans exist, what our purpose is, and are there other intelligent species out there don't captivate your mind--then you likely won't find the main story all that compelling, even compared to Bethesda's other games. But if these questions pique your curiosity, then the main questline will hold your attention long enough to see what it all builds to.

    Starfield is nothing revolutionary, but it was never proclaimed it would be. And if you were expecting No Man's Sky or Star Citizen, then you'll be disappointed--because that's not what this game attempts to do. It's a space RPG, not a space sim.    … Expand
  33. 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
  34. ferdinandqueen
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Starfield is one of the few games that immerses you in a unique environment. Comparing it to Starcitizen or No mans Sky is unfair, starfield has a different atmosphere and mechanics. It is an excellent game. I've been playing it for 83 hours and it's very addictive.
  35. vitticeps
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Hand's down the most disappointing game of the year, this was supposed to be the game of the generation, but it's just another overhyped bethestha mediocre game heavenly held back by their ancient engine.

    It's a complete step back from their other big game's, even fallout 4 which in itself is already pretty meh. it's simply not the xbox comeback everyone was expecting
  36. Tonillo30117
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    The greatest game on Xbox series x so far. Don't let fanboys get in your head and enjoy this game.
  37. gladiatorgh
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    perfect ......... vv best game all time
  38. Eternal1710
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    I think this game is not bad but is not even close to hit the expectations i had before the launch. My overall score is 8 because I really appreciated they tried to do something new making the "space gdr" we all wanted
  39. Lordbit4735
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    simplemente una obra maestra, historia, gameplay, jugabilidad todo es perfecto, mi único pero serian la cantidad de pantallas de carga que posee pero de resto es un excelente juego
  40. Jt0429
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Good-
    An incredibly realized setting that exhibits a startling level of thoroughness and attention to detail; Teeming with rich and captivating lore; Locations throughout the sprawling galaxy exhibit an impressive level of variety; Excellent art design breathes life into the setting; Faction questlines boast incredible thematic, narrative, and gameplay experience, and tell engaging    Good-
    An incredibly realized setting that exhibits a startling level of thoroughness and attention to detail; Teeming with rich and captivating lore; Locations throughout the sprawling galaxy exhibit an impressive level of variety; Excellent art design breathes life into the setting; Faction questlines boast incredible thematic, narrative, and gameplay experience, and tell engaging stories; Well written, well-acted companion characters with interesting storylines; Endless amount of ways to make your own fun; Constantly emphasizes player freedom, letting you be whoever you want to be; Combat is much punchier and more enjoyable than past BGS titles; Deep, flexible progression mechanics allow for a great deal of build variety; Spaceflight and combat never gets boring, thanks to tight controls and the power allocation system; Vast, expansive, and rewarding ship building toolset can keep you hooked for hours; Most polished and stable BGS launch yet.

    Bad-
    Combat is sometimes let down by frustrating enemy and companion AI; Some technical issues, most of which are rather minor.

    Thoughts-
    Even after having spent dozens of hours exploring the expanses of the Settled Systems, I feel like I’ve only just started scratching the surface. And while ordinarily an experience that massive might have started wearing thin for me by now, with Starfield, I’m still ravenously hungry to consume every little bit of it. It’s an incredible experience that not only boasts immense scale, but also backs it up with actual substance and legitimate depth. In the end, it delivers a landmark achievement in gaming that’s going to be spoken about for years to come- an accomplishment that Bethesda Game Studios is all too familiar with.    … Expand
  41. CountCorvus
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Relatively good graphics, but nothing special either.
    Otherwise it is boring.... empty... full of bugs... and has no soul, like most games nowadays.
    Good that it's in the Game Pass... so you don't have to waste your money on it.
  42. Jaidenbrkl1
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    With my hopes up high on Starfield, the game itself lived up to my heavy expectations, with a nice story, great combat and gunplay that actually works, interesting characters, and overall, one of the better games of this year, and a Xbox Series X game not named the fantastic “Hi Fi Rush” that is actually worth it on the console.
  43. srosebrace
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    starfield is the latest game made by bethesda
    a new attempt at creating a new world out of this world in the last 25 years in the making
    but the game falls flat and feels like another generic bethesda game but in space its world felt like they pushed a super realistc take on the space world which felt weak especialy towards something like the elder scrolls and fallout which took a    starfield is the latest game made by bethesda
    a new attempt at creating a new world out of this world in the last 25 years in the making

    but the game falls flat and feels like another generic bethesda game but in space
    its world felt like they pushed a super realistc take on the space world which felt weak especialy towards something like the elder scrolls and fallout which took a more fantasy approach to its world

    the game lacked something like the star wars world setting
    more space or alien like people you can talk or even be
    it feels too realistc compard to other games they made

    while combat is improved i felt the AI has not been improved
    ai still is braindead and easy to cheese and now you are able to kill enemies 10-15 lvl above what you are

    traveling the planets also feels mid
    the invisable wall drama only made it worse as lead devs from bethesda promised it diffrently then what we got

    the ship combat feels weak also and something you will get annoyed by
    the story felt weak as well with you being forced to play 12 hours of slop boring stuff to even get to the "good stuff"

    lets not begin about the loading screens and how that is more of the game then a real game

    this release was something many say is goty or game of the century which its not
    and rpg of the year it lost by a mile away against bg3

    pro
    -combat is improved from fo4
    -it looks at times pretty good

    cons
    -30 fps is noticable
    -weak story
    -ship combat annoying
    -dumb ai
    -loading screens the game
    -false promises

    6/10    … Expand
  44. V1N1
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Jogo perfeito, exatamente oque foi apresentado no Starfield direct, RPGzão super Bethesda, amei!
  45. C1B3R3
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    tiene un increible menu de personalizacion te da horas y horas de exploracion aun con alguno que otro bug la verdad si te envuelve, me encanto el detalle que si es posible viajar de planeta en planeta pero tardaria mucho por eso se implementa el viaje rapido, el arbol de habilidades, las armas y combates se sienten variados y fluidos tiene la marca de calidad de bethesda game studios ytiene un increible menu de personalizacion te da horas y horas de exploracion aun con alguno que otro bug la verdad si te envuelve, me encanto el detalle que si es posible viajar de planeta en planeta pero tardaria mucho por eso se implementa el viaje rapido, el arbol de habilidades, las armas y combates se sienten variados y fluidos tiene la marca de calidad de bethesda game studios y puedo decir que es increible, y el tema de que la tierra pueda ser visitable asi como el crafteo de objetos y personalizacion de naves me enamoro de esta joya, decir que este juego no ira nominado a los GOTY seria un absurdo, 10/10… Expand
  46. DylanZappa
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Yes, the game is not perfect. It does have its flaws, like loading screens and the occasional wonky NPC that shambles by. But having said that, it's still the most fun I've had with a game all year. This is easily my Game of the Year as it even beats out Zelda: TOTK, in my opinion.

    If you go into this looking for No Man's Sky you'll be disappointed. If you go into it looking for a    Yes, the game is not perfect. It does have its flaws, like loading screens and the occasional wonky NPC that shambles by. But having said that, it's still the most fun I've had with a game all year. This is easily my Game of the Year as it even beats out Zelda: TOTK, in my opinion.

    If you go into this looking for No Man's Sky you'll be disappointed. If you go into it looking for a Bethesda RPG, there's a lot to love. It's a Bethesda RPG through and through. Lots of quests, side quests, random encounters, emergent storytelling, etc. You can even be a space pirate and attack and board ships and then steal their ship and make it your own. If you're into base-building and ship-building there's a lot to love here too, but I haven't dabbled too much into that.

    It's also worth noting that this is the most bug-free game Bethesda has ever had at launch, which is fantastic. I haven't noticed many bugs and have had zero crashes. Some people don't want to mention this because they're sadists and want to punish Bethesda for past offenses from decades ago. I ask you, if you're a teacher and a student who consistently gets D's starts to work hard and then gets an A, do you continue to punish the child for their failures of the past or do you congratulate them for a job well done? A decent, sane person would congratulate them. Only a psychopath would continue to punish them.

    It's also worth noting that this is the most beautiful game Bethesda has done. Yes, some character models are weird, but the environment art, from the natural landscapes to the cluttered base interiors, is sublime. Their Global Illumination techniques are gorgeous and work very well. Sure, the game isn't as pretty as Cyberpunk or Horizon Forbidden West, but so what? This game is doing so much more than them.

    Instead of focusing on the few things the game doesn't do, focus on all the things this game is actually doing. And it isn't any one thing. You need to see the forest for the trees and see the totality of the experience. Sure, you can't directly fly from planet to planet like NMS, but who cares? NMS doesn't have the some degree of role-playing quests and storytelling. And most of NMS's planets have one biome, whereas some of Starfield's planets have up to 4 distinct biomes on one planet.

    I love this game more with each passing day. It's a genuinely special experience and if you like CRPGs it is very much worth your time. It gives as much as you put in.

    Note: I've been playing on both XBox and PC.    … Expand
  47. Bugjam8
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    Starfield, el tan alabado "exclusivo" para la Xbox Series X, parece haberse estrellado en su intento de conquistar a los jugadores. Si tienes alguna inclinación por mantener tu cordura y no lanzar tu dinero a la basura, sigue leyendo para conocer por qué este juego y la consola no merecen ni siquiera un pensamiento.

    Empecemos con los problemas técnicos, porque aparentemente lanzar un    Starfield, el tan alabado "exclusivo" para la Xbox Series X, parece haberse estrellado en su intento de conquistar a los jugadores. Si tienes alguna inclinación por mantener tu cordura y no lanzar tu dinero a la basura, sigue leyendo para conocer por qué este juego y la consola no merecen ni siquiera un pensamiento.

    Empecemos con los problemas técnicos, porque aparentemente lanzar un juego que funcione correctamente es una tarea demasiado difícil. Starfield se jacta de caídas de framerate, errores de texturas y problemas de estabilidad que te harán preguntarte si los desarrolladores siquiera saben lo que están haciendo.

    ¿Esperabas explorar un vasto universo? Bueno, olvídalo. En lugar de eso, estarás recorriendo los mismos mundos y planetas una y otra vez, como si la falta de creatividad fuera una característica de diseño. Y no te emociones demasiado con la narrativa, porque es tan poco inspirada como un ladrillo. Personajes aburridos, misiones insulsas y una trama principal que te hará pensar si alguien realmente se tomó el tiempo para escribirla.

    Si eso no es suficiente para ahuyentarte, espera a conocer el sistema de monetización. Porque aparentemente pagar por el juego no es suficiente, también puedes esperar encontrarte con microtransacciones acechando en cada esquina, listas para despojarte de más dinero por contenido que debería haber estado en el juego desde el principio.

    En resumen, si disfrutas de la idea de desperdiciar tu tiempo y dinero en un juego que parece haber sido creado por aficionados en su garaje, y si sueñas con una consola que te brinde más dolores de cabeza que satisfacción, entonces adelante, Starfield y la Xbox Series X son perfectos para ti. Pero si tienes un ápice de sentido común y aprecio por tu sanidad mental, mantente alejado de esta aberración de juego y la consola que intenta sostenerlo. Tu billetera y tu cordura te lo agradecerán.    … Expand
  48. M1sfiT
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Great game. If you like RPG games, exploration, single player games, great secondary quests, it's for you.
    Don't give attention to these people who are sitting on their chair, typing and thinking they are warriors fighting on internet to protect billionaire companies. It's on gamepass, try it. It's a great game.
  49. Mitch_91
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    Starfield Review - A Disappointing Space Odyssey
    Starfield, Bethesda Game Studios' long-awaited space RPG, has finally hit the shelves. Unfortunately, this galactic adventure has left much to be desired, earning a lackluster 6 out of 10.
    The Bad: 1. Endless Loading Screens: Starfield is plagued by excessively frequent loading screens that disrupt the flow of the game. The frequent    Starfield Review - A Disappointing Space Odyssey
    Starfield, Bethesda Game Studios' long-awaited space RPG, has finally hit the shelves. Unfortunately, this galactic adventure has left much to be desired, earning a lackluster 6 out of 10.
    The Bad:
    1. Endless Loading Screens: Starfield is plagued by excessively frequent loading screens that disrupt the flow of the game. The frequent interruptions detract from the overall experience.
    2. No Seamless Travel: Despite the vastness of its universe, Starfield fails to deliver seamless travel between planets and space stations. Instead, players are forced to endure more loading screens when traveling between celestial bodies, making the game feel disjointed.
    3. Buggy Mess: Bethesda's reputation for releasing buggy games remains intact with Starfield. The game is riddled with technical issues, ranging from game-breaking bugs to bizarre graphical glitches. These problems are inexcusable for a studio of Bethesda's caliber.
    4. Encumbrance System: Starfield's encumbrance system is frustrating and punitive, making inventory management a chore. It stifles exploration and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
    5. Missing Maps: Starfield lacks comprehensive maps for its various planets and locations, leaving players feeling lost and disoriented in its sprawling universe. This absence of navigational aids hampers the overall experience.
    6. Missing Vehicles: While the game's universe offers the potential for exciting vehicle-based exploration, Starfield falls short in delivering a variety of vehicles for players to enjoy. This lack of diversity in transportation options limits the sense of adventure.
    The Mediocre:
    1. Ambitious Universe: Starfield's universe is indeed vast and visually impressive. However, it's ultimately a beautiful but hollow shell, lacking the depth and interactivity that would truly make it shine.
    2. Immersive Worldbuilding: While the game's lore and worldbuilding are extensive, they don't make up for the lackluster storytelling and underdeveloped characters. The potential for a rich narrative is squandered in favor of a generic space opera.
    3. Spaceflight Mechanics: While spaceflight controls are serviceable, they lack the depth and challenge that would have made them truly engaging.
    4. Repetitive Side Content: Starfield's side activities quickly become monotonous, offering little in the way of variety or excitement. The universe may be vast, but it often feels empty and devoid of meaningful content.
    In summary, Starfield is a game that promised to be an epic space adventure but falls disappointingly short. The loading screens, lack of seamless travel, and numerous technical issues hinder what could have been an immersive experience. Coupled with a frustrating encumbrance system, missing maps, and a lack of diverse vehicles, Starfield's flaws far outweigh its few redeeming qualities. It's a missed opportunity, and one can't help but feel that Bethesda could have done better. Maybe future patches will fix these problems and make the game, what it should have been to begin with.    … Expand
  50. toral2
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    Sadly this is let down after revolutionary Skyrim.

    Positives are great atmosphere and amazing soundtrack. Shooting also feels improved compared to FO4.
    Disliked horrible enemy AI, exploration, lack of vehicles. This game is often quite boring.
  51. HenriqueDLM
    Sep 7, 2023
    2
    A Redfall From Space, Lies, loading screens, lies, They promised a lot of things and delivered almost nothing, many loading screens damaging the immersion, very weak level design of the story. Completely empty worlds and a copy and paste of bases for you to explore. The lack of land vehicles in the game borders on the absurd, the game's gunplay and terrible enemies do not react to bullets.A Redfall From Space, Lies, loading screens, lies, They promised a lot of things and delivered almost nothing, many loading screens damaging the immersion, very weak level design of the story. Completely empty worlds and a copy and paste of bases for you to explore. The lack of land vehicles in the game borders on the absurd, the game's gunplay and terrible enemies do not react to bullets. As long as Phill Spencer is in charge, I don't see any evolution in the XBOX division.… Expand
  52. kosar1k
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    Arguably the worst single player Bethesda game ever made. Terrible soapy graphics with a green filter that makes your eyes tired. NPCs are terribly stupid, quests are not interesting and there are a lot of loading screens, outdated graphics, the game is not optimized. Terribly boring game and it's not an RPG.. It's not worth 100 euros. For me, Bethesda is completely dead...
  53. rage1984
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    if u like fallout in space this game is for u great story great side quest great combat space combat is fun factions are great 10/10
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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