Starfield

 Xbox Series X
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6232 Ratings

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  1. mayvenblack
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The immensity of this game has completely enthralled me like nothing else. Holding an entire new universe in the palm of my hand is truly breathtaking. With countless stories and narratives to explore, this isn't merely a game; it's an absolute must-have experience. It's important to note that many of the reviews here seem to be misleading and may be intended to harm the overall rating.
  2. jaymannhq
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    After clocking in over 30 hours on Starfield, I can genuinely say this is the first game from Bethesda that has truly captivated me. Yes, the pacing is slow and the narrative can be pretty generic, but the game possesses its own unique charm. It feels like playing a complex RPG from the early 2000s, but supercharged with numerous variable choices, updated graphics, and a geeky portrayal ofAfter clocking in over 30 hours on Starfield, I can genuinely say this is the first game from Bethesda that has truly captivated me. Yes, the pacing is slow and the narrative can be pretty generic, but the game possesses its own unique charm. It feels like playing a complex RPG from the early 2000s, but supercharged with numerous variable choices, updated graphics, and a geeky portrayal of space exploration.

    If you're searching for a non-stop, action-packed sci-fi RPG like Mass Effect, I have bad news—Starfield isn't even close to the pacing of ME2. You'd be better off looking elsewhere. However, if you're tired of relentless action and want to immerse yourself in a more realistically "dull" space exploration experience—complete with resource grinding, outpost management, item crafting, and occasional shooter elements—then this game is for you.

    As of now, Starfield is the only game from Bethesda that has kept me engaged for more than 20 hours. So, if you're not looking for an epic "chosen-to-save-the-galaxy" sci-fi adventure, but something that grabs your attention in a different way, Starfield is definitely worth a try.    … Expand
  3. Caboni
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Un excelente juego RPG, definitivamente Bethesda se voló la barda con esta joyita que si bien tiene algunos fallos lo compensa con todo lo bueno que tiene para ofrecerte.
  4. LoboDelacroix
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Meu primeiro jogo da Bethesda e estrou extremamente satisfeito com a experiência oferecida em, conjunto com o Microsoftr Games Pass através do qual adquiri o upgrade para versão Deluxe e pude assim jogar antecipadamente permitindo que a minha experiência não fosse influenciada pelas reviews de quem não jogou e estava se baseando apenas pelo que ouviu falar ou assistiu pelo youtube.Meu primeiro jogo da Bethesda e estrou extremamente satisfeito com a experiência oferecida em, conjunto com o Microsoftr Games Pass através do qual adquiri o upgrade para versão Deluxe e pude assim jogar antecipadamente permitindo que a minha experiência não fosse influenciada pelas reviews de quem não jogou e estava se baseando apenas pelo que ouviu falar ou assistiu pelo youtube.

    Obrigado Bethesda e Microsoft pela experiência de jogar um RPG Espacial ;)    … Expand
  5. Tertianend767
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game ship building is amazing so much to do places to go and explore things to find people to kill Bethesda have done an amazing job around 50 hours in and had no bugs or glitches few minor texture pop in moments in places but considering the scope of the game this is in no way a big deal.
  6. Planetvibz
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    Seemingly created by neckbeards who (when not creating Microsoft Office products) enjoy nothing better than a night in sifting through surplus inventory menus and load screens. It’s not ‘Skyrim in Space’, it’s ‘ Death by Menu’.
  7. Kratos_0611
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    I had very high hopes on this game as Bethesda promised ground breaking innovations in an rpg game never seen before but to be honest I am really disappointed with the game. This game is nothing special and a complete waste of time exploring 100s of barren planets and infinite loading screen. Character models are very outdated as well and story is boring. I give it a solid 1. I do notI had very high hopes on this game as Bethesda promised ground breaking innovations in an rpg game never seen before but to be honest I am really disappointed with the game. This game is nothing special and a complete waste of time exploring 100s of barren planets and infinite loading screen. Character models are very outdated as well and story is boring. I give it a solid 1. I do not recommend it to anyone.… Expand
  8. Barrymacockiner
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Game is straight trash just a loading screen and fast menu travel simulator with forced spaceship battles every time you fast travel glad I got my money back not worth it for this overhyped game
  9. riso2021_br
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Disappointing game. Totally bad NPCs, game without spirit, empty planets, excessive loads. Rating 0.
  10. GrizzlyGT
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    An absolutely great experience so far, I've had it since pre-release. So much to do and explore, with the freedom to play at your pace and spend time on the things you enjoy more. I feel like I've barely scratched the surface when I see where others are at lol Was able to hijack a spacer coyote, something I'd recommend for early game! Graphics are good, so far no bugs on my end besidesAn absolutely great experience so far, I've had it since pre-release. So much to do and explore, with the freedom to play at your pace and spend time on the things you enjoy more. I feel like I've barely scratched the surface when I see where others are at lol Was able to hijack a spacer coyote, something I'd recommend for early game! Graphics are good, so far no bugs on my end besides freezing while I stream, but that's most likely my internet. NPCs are as corny as ever lol There is very little in regards to tutorials, but if you've played fallout you can figure things out. If you haven't olayed fallout, you might want to look into outside resources for help on research, crafting, xp, and skill points. The game really is a breath of fresh air, when compared to so many games that have come out in the last few years it's nice to go back to a single player you can really grind our and make your own. I do wish, however, that there was an online co-op mode to hang with friends.… Expand
  11. GTRell
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Best game they every made. Side quest are amazing. Bugs are small but funny
  12. woofe
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo incrível, história envolvente, passei horas jogando sem nem me dar conta do tempo. Há algumas coisas que são negativas mas no geral eu me agradei muito do jogo.… Expand
  13. MorrisonJay
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game so far! About 20 hours in, and still on Atlantis because there is so much to do! My game of the year so far!
  14. LennyVBlack
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente fantástico, estou preso nesse jogo, tirando pequenos bugs o jogo tá lindíssimo, o gráfico tá MT bom no Séries S, se alguém discordar é mentira ou nunca nem jogou o game, é meu GOTY certeza.
  15. Bfctrick
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    So I've played starfield already for quite alot of hours my playthrough is on very hard which at times can be challenging but not imossible and I first want to mention I've never ever really liked any space games prior to this so getting invested in a game like starfield was always a risk for me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    If you liked any of the fallout games then I'd most likely say you'd like this game too, for me I didn't really have any expectations for this game considering like I said previously I could never get into space games but from what I've played I know I'm still gonna be on this game for alot longer than I thought I think it's a great game minus the few glitches that do happen and the graphics are good aswell.    … Expand
  16. TheRealist1
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Bethesda fans are happy, those who expected it to be something else other than a Bethesda game are disappointed. As for me I am thoroughly impressed and entertained with the first new IP from Bethesda in 25 years. There are so many things to do, and the writing is great, I haven't encountered a bland side quest in all of my playtime. Anything can be nitpicked or "better", but I believeBethesda fans are happy, those who expected it to be something else other than a Bethesda game are disappointed. As for me I am thoroughly impressed and entertained with the first new IP from Bethesda in 25 years. There are so many things to do, and the writing is great, I haven't encountered a bland side quest in all of my playtime. Anything can be nitpicked or "better", but I believe Bethesda succeeded in making this game what they wanted to be... An epic space story filled with content that would entertain fans for years to come.

    60fps needs to happen though, if a ROG Ally can do it I know XBox Series can.    … Expand
  17. vgparty
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Starfield is just stunning because it is :
    * wonderful (universe, art design, music),
    * very complete (objects, weapons, quests, gameplays, ...) * very good on stories and writing * out of scale on details * impressive on the combinations of mecanics, the physical engine, and technically (almost no bug, huge scale and many details) * and finally immersive et captivating. Starfield    Starfield is just stunning because it is :
    * wonderful (universe, art design, music),
    * very complete (objects, weapons, quests, gameplays, ...)
    * very good on stories and writing
    * out of scale on details
    * impressive on the combinations of mecanics, the physical engine, and technically (almost no bug, huge scale and many details)
    * and finally immersive et captivating.

    Starfield corrects on Day One all Skyrim (96 metascore) Day One issues :
    * no 20 fps (but solid 30fps)
    * no long loadings each time ou entrer or leave a building
    * very less bugs, and * much more life in towns
    * a main quest as good as secondary ones * high level graphics, * much better facial animations,
    and so on...    … Expand
  18. Lifeandhack
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    This game was very hyped but did not delivered. Poor customization options, little accessibility options (xbox was doing a great job in other games with that). The story is very underwhelming, some planets are just lifeless with literally walking and walking and usually finding nothing. The graphics are ok, but definitely not next gen. A space game where you don't have the capability ofThis game was very hyped but did not delivered. Poor customization options, little accessibility options (xbox was doing a great job in other games with that). The story is very underwhelming, some planets are just lifeless with literally walking and walking and usually finding nothing. The graphics are ok, but definitely not next gen. A space game where you don't have the capability of landing the ship, or enter the atmosphere by yourself? Every time is a loading screen from travel to travel. Really disappointing game.… Expand
  19. MiniGhost
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Meu terceiro jogo de rpg, e meu primeiro jogo de espaço, até agora tô achando muito fod@, tava vendo muitas pessoas falando mal, mas fui eu e joguei, e adorei o jogo… uma dica, não vai pela opinião das outras pessoas, se você tem a oportunidade de jogar, jogue e tire sua própria opinião sobre o jogo. Bom jogo a todos
  20. PoorShepherd
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    The game is absolute beast. Nice work by Bethesda, its not a 10 just because the 30fps lock.
  21. gre7en
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    The game seems to be overambitious and in the end just fell flat. It's mediocre compared to "what could have been" that they promised. I'm at around mid game and don't know if I want to push more time into it.
  22. mohammad12
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The game is very good, I personally enjoy the game, the graphics are excellent, the story is beautiful, and the side missions are excellent, and it can be said that it is the best RPG that has ever been released.
  23. michaelrp
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Prometeram muita coisa e não entregaram nem a metade do que foi prometido. Gráficos bonitos só da nave, do resto faltou dedicação dos criadores do jogo, tais como: física da agua que o personagem nem se afunda quando cai de uma certa altura, inteligência artificial dos inimigos e NPC's uma porcaria, as folhas das arvores servem de plataforma, a vegetação nem se mexe quando o personagem passa por ela, os planetas vistos pela nave no espaço são apenas imagens em PNG sem interação nenhuma, loadings infinitos e pra tudo o que for fazer, exploração de mapas somente para recolher pedras e de vez em quando aparece algum inimigo, cansativo, sem graça, e sem contar nas expressões faciais dos NPC's que parecem bonecos de massa no corpo do robocop e por fim depois que acaba a história principal tem apenas o seu boneco feio conversando com você e os créditos aparecem na tela, mais nada. Esse jogo pra ficar bom tem que melhorar MUITO.… Expand
  24. Lexternon
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    Juego decepcionante. No se puede pilotae la nave, un brillo que molesta bastante, bugs y crasheos...
  25. 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.
  26. Jordidg84
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    No es lo que esperaba,de hecho tenia hype por este juego siendo jugador casual de xbox,me recuerda a lo que paso con cyberpunk,la expectativa fue tan alta que luego fue decepcionante
  27. mima924
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    This game WOULD BE amazing (If we were in 2005).
    PRO: -
    CONS: embarrassing IA (even if we were in 1910)
    embarrassing animations
    embarrassing loadings
    embarrassing game director
    embarrassing optimization
    I got a 3090 and i get 35/50fps in 1440p with fsr.
    Thanks Bugthesda.
  28. KingBeto
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Starfield is the worst game ever made because it's an Xbox exclusive but if it was a playstation exclusive it would be the best game ever made
  29. SkepticalHarry
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    My first 5 hours were a little slow until I started to feel connected. This is nothing unusual with bethesda Rpgs and im used to that. The quality of experience here is something I really can't say I've had, ever. If had bits of it but as an overall space action sim adventure/shooting game, I have not. This game is basically a Skyrim or Oblivion in space with some extra sauce in the combatMy first 5 hours were a little slow until I started to feel connected. This is nothing unusual with bethesda Rpgs and im used to that. The quality of experience here is something I really can't say I've had, ever. If had bits of it but as an overall space action sim adventure/shooting game, I have not. This game is basically a Skyrim or Oblivion in space with some extra sauce in the combat and narrative experience department. I personally loved morrowind, Oblivion, skyrim and Starfield is all that bundled into a complete package that Is a superb piece of art. I give it a 9.5 and the .5 I take away is for the graphics and lack of vehicles on a planet. Would of been great to work your way up at a higher level to build some type of spacecraft for land travel on planets while discovering. I assume the low ratings are from people who always throw shade at hyped exlusives, and xbox in general but what can you do. People with hate and the gamers will skate, especially if the juice is worth the squeeze, and starfield most definitely is!. It just takes a few hours to get going and get connected to the game.… Expand
  30. AustinisMORBID
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    If you love Bethesda games this is their best game yet by far. A captivating story with real gut-wrenching consequences. People complain about the borders on the planets map, but from what I have experienced the map on each planet seems much bigger than fallout 4.
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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