Starfield

 Xbox Series X
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6232 Ratings

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  1. A-779
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Starfield’s open-world is jaw-dropping. I have throughly enjoyed every second that I’ve played. Would highly recommend especially if you enjoyed Fallout or Skyrim.
  2. Hyranruff
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    I'm absolutely loving Starfield, and I'm genuinely puzzled by all the negative reviews. This game has kept me glued to my screen with its vast, beautiful worlds and thrilling space exploration. The gunplay is solid, and I can't get enough of upgrading my ship.

    Sure, no game is perfect, and I've noticed a few minor issues here and there, but they don't take away from the overall fantastic    I'm absolutely loving Starfield, and I'm genuinely puzzled by all the negative reviews. This game has kept me glued to my screen with its vast, beautiful worlds and thrilling space exploration. The gunplay is solid, and I can't get enough of upgrading my ship.

    Sure, no game is perfect, and I've noticed a few minor issues here and there, but they don't take away from the overall fantastic experience. I can't help but wonder why some players are being so harsh in their ratings. Starfield is a space odyssey I've been waiting for, and it's delivering more than I expected...

    Just have to admit that PNJ are really stupid for gunfight.     … Expand
  3. Superduck69
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Best bethesda game in years. 30 hours in and still so much untouched and un explored.
  4. robbaldwin420
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    At least with the suckers paying to play 5 days early i could get a feel for it, and a well deserved refund before the 2 hour deadline.
  5. Brickmaxter
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    For me i'ts a solid 8, but i'm giving a 10 to help the Game with review bombing. The worst part of the game is the need to Spacetravel with the menu. The rest of Starfield is a great Bethesda game with the best mechanics from older games like fallout. I am waiting for a survival mode like F4 or Skyrim because it's too easy form me in very difficult mode.
    Playstation community is being so    For me i'ts a solid 8, but i'm giving a 10 to help the Game with review bombing. The worst part of the game is the need to Spacetravel with the menu. The rest of Starfield is a great Bethesda game with the best mechanics from older games like fallout. I am waiting for a survival mode like F4 or Skyrim because it's too easy form me in very difficult mode.
    Playstation community is being so toxic with them like some media who's trying to take it down.    … Expand
  6. 8mrxo8
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    Lame character animations, no exploration as promised before, it ain't vast at all, there's planet boundary and no flying! What the hell is this. We were promised something great but it's just another space game. I give it 1, because of the false promises.
    Rest in peace Bethesda
  7. Holagabu
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    This game is not what I expected it to be. All the promises, all the hopes and dreams that Todd Howard gave us to believe that this game would be out of this world and in many ways, revolutionize the gaming industry. I was told that this game would have gameplay mechanics and exploration that no game has ever done before. This was all a lie. You can't even space travel. There is noThis game is not what I expected it to be. All the promises, all the hopes and dreams that Todd Howard gave us to believe that this game would be out of this world and in many ways, revolutionize the gaming industry. I was told that this game would have gameplay mechanics and exploration that no game has ever done before. This was all a lie. You can't even space travel. There is no real-time space exploration. You are really stuck at using a map to fast travel to locations. You can't even circle around a planet. The loading screens makes to think if this game was really made to be in last generation consoles. Even go as far back to the PS3/Xbox 360 era, where loading screens happened in every game. This is bad. Starfield was overhyped, it is underwhelming and overrated. I do not recommend this game.… Expand
  8. Spectemus
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    I'm absolutely blow away by Starfield. I have been following it since it was first revealed and have had high hopes for it from the beginning. My wife also plays and at first she was more skeptical, now it has turned into all she has played since early access. Anyone review bombing this or giving negative reviews is most likely doing so out of spite or hasn't played.

    Bethesda makes    I'm absolutely blow away by Starfield. I have been following it since it was first revealed and have had high hopes for it from the beginning. My wife also plays and at first she was more skeptical, now it has turned into all she has played since early access. Anyone review bombing this or giving negative reviews is most likely doing so out of spite or hasn't played.

    Bethesda makes Bethesda games. All of their open world games be it Skyrim, Fallout or now Starfield have some similar mechanics that will translate from one game to the next depending on the setting. I feel that they did a phenomenal job of taking those mechanics and updating them for this release.

    Crafting: Spacesuit and Weapon modification, Outpost and Ship construction, Research and Pharma terminals. The crafting will have you consumed with wanting to do more and more. The ship building is especially addicting as it can be seen as a mobile base. I'm just about to crack into outpost building but from what I've seen as what's possible in game, it looks equally addicting.

    Main and Side Quests: I wish I could tell you my opinion on the main questline, but I keep getting pulled away by bounty hunting, side quests, getting kidnapped in someone else's ship, etc that each day I log in it feels like I'm playing a whole new game. I had the same experience in Skyrim, but where I could do a couple side quests, do some adventure then touch the main story line in skyrim, I find myself devoting whole play sessions to other stuff I discover. For example, last night I wanted to start building an outpost, but then I discovered I can go to the outskirts of the main city, New Atlantis. While I was out there I got ambushed by Pirates, found an autonomous farm and a smuggler ship waiting for a package mule. Suffice it to say, I did not end up building my outpost, but I had one heck of a time.

    Combat: Both On foot and in space combat is greatly improved over previous Bethesda titles (on foot). I am astonished by how much improvement they have done to this system. Combat feels engaging and rewarding. Adding in the Jump pack and you getting verticality over enemies can put a smile on your face quick. Additionally the varying states of gravity can spice up combat really quick. One time i was on a disabled ship and the ship's gravity kept turning on and off, meaning stuff was floating and falling everywhere. You also can feel the benefit of additional traits, skill unlocks and buffs provided by each weapon. I spend a lot of time in Star Citizen so I can tell you that Starfield is not a space sim, however what it does get right is that spaceship combat does feel exciting. Blowing up an enemy ship feels very rewarding with hits to the hull flaking off pieces and modules; but disabling someone's ship and boarding it is way more fun. After you board, the crew of the ship is waiting for your attack in pockets of the ship, with your job being to clear it, take any valuable items and get out.

    Looting: Sometimes i go out and loot what I need, other's I go out and loot what I want. There is so many items to find, and you can use these items to decorate your room, ship and outpost and everything has 100% persistence. At the stage I'm at, I feel like I'm still discovering new weapons even after having discovered a ton.

    Graphics: Graphically I am ultra impressed with the fidelity and detail given to each weapon, suit, ship and interior. This has to be one of Bethesda's crowing achievements in open world games with the amount of attention given in every space. Even things like computer stations that aren't functional will have you getting in close to see what is going on. Graphical performance has been pretty great for my machine, but I am running a fairly high end rig. I have also played on XBox and while the increased frame rate on PC is awesome, running at 30fps playing from the couch can be just as enjoyable.

    Bugs: I know some have said they have experienced a few, I however have not.

    Improvements I'd like to see: While I'm giving the game a 10/10, it isn't without a few things I would like to see added or improved. These are relatively small items and doesn't ruin the experience.
    -Ground vehicles need to be added for exploration. Even if it's a relatively slow lunar rover style buggy from the Apollo missions, it would certainly help and could even expand cargo space on exploration hikes.
    -Optimization (PC): The game has been optimized well for AMD cards, however I am running an NVIDIA card and would love to see native DLSS support.
    -In Game Radio: Look I know it's not fallout, but with the SSNN (Settled Systems News Network) being a thing, I don't see why I can't tune into it in my ship where right now I have to go to an SSNN kiosk and listen.

    Summary: Starfield is one of my favorite games of all time. I've longed to get lost in another Skyrim/FO type experience, now I am. I will be deep in the Starfield for years to come.    … Expand
  9. Pineapple008
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    One of the best games in the world, which has great graphics and great gameplay
  10. PrinceofKrypton
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    I know Bethesda releases always get a lot of love and hate. It's essentially a better-looking (in my opinion), story-focused No Man's Sky. But like 2023 NMS not release year NMS lol. I've been having a blast. Yes there are glitches/bugs and I have heard it does not do well on anything that isn't a super high-end PC but I'm on Xbox SX so *shrug emoji*. I will address some of the badI know Bethesda releases always get a lot of love and hate. It's essentially a better-looking (in my opinion), story-focused No Man's Sky. But like 2023 NMS not release year NMS lol. I've been having a blast. Yes there are glitches/bugs and I have heard it does not do well on anything that isn't a super high-end PC but I'm on Xbox SX so *shrug emoji*. I will address some of the bad things/things I don't like first: I really like the ability to fly in low orbit/a few hundred feet off the ground in NMS and I would have liked to see that in Starfield, to some degree or another. It seems like there aren't a *crazy* amount of guns to choose from, I would have liked more options, though it's not like there are none. There seems to be a stark difference between systems w/ cool stuff going on in them and ones that have nothing going on. I realize this is probably more "realistic" but you really feel the boring bland systems when you compare them to the fun systems. Travel on the ground is kind of tedious. And then there are the varying glitches/bugs, clipping, dialogue bugs, outpost issues. They're annoying but not game breaking.

    Now for the good! Game looks better than I expected. The individual items are all really well rendered and detailed. Very nice. Ship customization is mostly awesome and you can do some cool stuff with it. It seems like there is A LOT to do. I went off to some system for a main side mission and got distracted by a lil side-side mission X'D. I spent the next 2 hours helping out some settlers get rid of some spacers. It was dope. The game seems to be full of that, the Bethesda dope questlines and side quests seem to be here in full force and I'm here for it. The voice acting, to me, is pretty good. Idk man, I love space games for the most part. If I had played another 100 hours maybe my review would be worse or better, who knows. All I know is I'm having a lot of fun and I look forward to playing more and idk does the game merit you paying 70 bucks? If you like bethesda games, I think it's worth it. If you're wondering if you should and you're new to Besthesda, maybe wait for a sale. If you don't like bethesda games, i don't think you'll like this.    … Expand
  11. Ojoloco
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Después de estar 3 años esperando a que salga por fin un juego decente en Xbox, y nos llevamos otra desilusión. El juego es un fiasco, nada de lo que nos vendieron. Menudo humazo.
  12. BombproofScroll
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    I have put in over 40 hours into this game. I can confidently say I can see myself playing this game for the rest of my life.
  13. Dyce23
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The best game I have played in years! Highly recommended if you enjoy a deep story and great gameplay.
  14. NarbleSauce
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Absolutely beautiful, robust, and full of never ending planets, quests, and pirates, and people to raid. Most impressive game I’ve played where I was genuinely blown away.
  15. Abed_009
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Just perfect game you can explore galaxy
  16. Vertran187
    Sep 8, 2023
    3
    Well Starfield get off to the worst start i can remember in any game.. Your a miner on your first day the first thing you mine is a relic 2 minutes into the job then you get given a Spaceship and a Robot and get sent to hunt Pirates. The pacing is insane more happen in the first 5 minutes than the next 10 hours..

    It looks and plays like a Skyrim MOD graphic are 2012 level but lacks a    Well Starfield get off to the worst start i can remember in any game.. Your a miner on your first day the first thing you mine is a relic 2 minutes into the job then you get given a Spaceship and a Robot and get sent to hunt Pirates. The pacing is insane more happen in the first 5 minutes than the next 10 hours..

    It looks and plays like a Skyrim MOD graphic are 2012 level but lacks a soul a story and gameplay.    … Expand
  17. Allanhggxidix
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Experiência sem igual realmente esse é o goty desse ano jogo incrível me lembra skyrim e fallout mill vezes melhorado
  18. bryan101384
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    For me this game is quite literally everything I wanted it to be. It feels like the Elder Scrolls or Fallout in space which to me is an excellent thing. This is my game of the year for sure. I know there are a lot of people review bombing this game which I fully expected to happen in today's polarized society. We live it in a culture where people love to hate. I think there are a lotFor me this game is quite literally everything I wanted it to be. It feels like the Elder Scrolls or Fallout in space which to me is an excellent thing. This is my game of the year for sure. I know there are a lot of people review bombing this game which I fully expected to happen in today's polarized society. We live it in a culture where people love to hate. I think there are a lot of people upset that it did not launch on both consoles and or just giving the game a zero because their feelings are hurt that they can't play it.… Expand
  19. Dennisboi1994
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Another great game by Bethesda as always, don’t listen to these idiots review bombing the game play it yourself and form your own opinion too many sheep nowadays. Big up Bethesda everytime if you don’t like it deal with it,
  20. Zetato
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    for what was promised they didn't deliver anything... it's a very boring, monotonous game with graphics and npcs made of clay and hideous. the story is half-assed and bad. in short, for this game to be bad, it still has to improve a lot besides the fact that on a pc with a 4090 you can't get the 60 spikes, a very bad experience.
  21. Finn_1
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its very pretty game i was playing ps4 but after i see the trailer i go to buy xbox seris s… Expand
  22. HellaTactical
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    So many loading screens, Boring quests, 30fps, boring story, boring planets. All the other games maps had heart, 1000 randomly generated "planets" don't. Huge disappointment, but it was expected from how little they showed.
  23. ronaldomds
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Most boring game I've seen in years! Give sleep, it's not intuitive at all, massive! The NPCs are some of the worst I've ever seen, facial animation is a disgrace, I don't know how they have the nerve to release that!
  24. KahPeh
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    It's like Fallout 4 with the promise of Cyberpunk 2077 in space. If you like the kind of Bethesda RPGs, you'll love Starfield.
  25. GhostW
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Slower start than I was expecting with a few minor bugs here and there. Now with over 80hrs played I can genuinely say this game is a blast and keeps me coming back for more.… Expand
  26. Colblue
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Have enjoyed the game so far but it's not quite a 10/10. Does feel a bit repetitive at times but the gun play is very fun especially in low gravity
  27. cptSaldana
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    1 of the best games I've ever played.

    I've been playing video games since the OG Sega & NES, & I currently use a Switch, series X & PS5.
    TotK was the first game I've gotten really excited about playing in a lot of years, but Starfield is another level above that. Bethesda really did something special here! Real shame people can't see that & instead are review bombing it.
  28. Poodlefish
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The game is amazing, Bethesda continues to make my favorite games. I get that they are not for everyone but that's no reason to hate the game and the people who love it.
  29. mrhyde33
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Ne regardez pas les 0, ou regardez leurs autres quotations pour comprendre que ce sont des non- joueurs du jeu. Starfield est une grande aventure, avec un superbe bande son qui vous prendra pour de longues heures sans vous en rendre compte. Une histoire bien écrite, de nombreuses quêtes des graphiques qui sont très beaux pour 90% mais oui parfois un peux plus terne dans certaines zones etNe regardez pas les 0, ou regardez leurs autres quotations pour comprendre que ce sont des non- joueurs du jeu. Starfield est une grande aventure, avec un superbe bande son qui vous prendra pour de longues heures sans vous en rendre compte. Une histoire bien écrite, de nombreuses quêtes des graphiques qui sont très beaux pour 90% mais oui parfois un peux plus terne dans certaines zones et certain PNJ.
    0 bug visible malgré de nombreuses heures de jeu (version patch day1).    … Expand
  30. ericluis131
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    jogo inclivel, me prende nas missões, recomendo jogar as missões secundária, tem alguns bugs mas nada que estrague a experiência do usuário, também faltou dublar para o português Brasil.
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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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