Starfield

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  1. Saibot
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    I've played this game for around 10h now and i am impressed, not everything is what i expected but its amazing to do just side quest and all the different characters you encounter. Ship building is meh and there are not a lot of "different" type of weapons. The quest and story is fun. Its a game i play for fun and to get my head around something else than work, and stress. It's really aI've played this game for around 10h now and i am impressed, not everything is what i expected but its amazing to do just side quest and all the different characters you encounter. Ship building is meh and there are not a lot of "different" type of weapons. The quest and story is fun. Its a game i play for fun and to get my head around something else than work, and stress. It's really a game to distress. It's not for everyone but for me it's a goty type of game.… Expand
  2. Alejandro9218
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    Llevo jugadas unas 25 horas de juego y me esta pareciendo una maravilla , no es perfecto pero tampoco es malo es un juego bastante bueno con una buena historia misiones secundarias exploración divertida , y es para mi el juego más pulido con mejor jugabilidad y gráficos que a echo Bethesda, si te gusta la exploración los disparos y unas bonitas historias juégalo sin pensarlo
  3. ema93a
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    A full weekend of playing it made me feel like I really were there when humanity has finally taken to the stars. So far it's such a memorable space exploration experience that made me watch in awe and let me dream just like I did when I played videogames as a kid. So many detailed assets and love put into this game, specially on the sound design. Playing with window's surround solution orA full weekend of playing it made me feel like I really were there when humanity has finally taken to the stars. So far it's such a memorable space exploration experience that made me watch in awe and let me dream just like I did when I played videogames as a kid. So many detailed assets and love put into this game, specially on the sound design. Playing with window's surround solution or Dolby Atmos for headphones is a must. I'm yet to finish the story but I wanted to show my love and a job well to the team behind it, specially seeing the unfair criticism by players who otherwise always support exclusive games when they are on their platform.… Expand
  4. Nabman11
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    >Install Bethesda game
    >Look inside
    >It's a Bethesda game If you're a fan of Bethesda games and know what to expect, the pros definitely outweigh the cons. If this your first Bethesda game, you should pick it up easily enough and have an average experience. If you're a salty vindictive PlayStation fan or one of those people who are political (left or right) for attention, you're    >Install Bethesda game
    >Look inside
    >It's a Bethesda game

    If you're a fan of Bethesda games and know what to expect, the pros definitely outweigh the cons. If this your first Bethesda game, you should pick it up easily enough and have an average experience. If you're a salty vindictive PlayStation fan or one of those people who are political (left or right) for attention, you're guaranteed to be pissed off about miniscule first world problems you cherry pick from the game.

    Gameplay is deep for core Bethesda fans, but shallow for casual players. Your actions and commitment shape your experience from the character menu to the end, whether for good or bad.

    Graphical detail and performance is impressive with the exception of some NPCs. One of the major standouts is Neon City, with tonnes of light sources producing a vibrant and dense image that makes me worry that my Xbox is gonna explode. A stick in the mud is Akila city, which can dip into the teens on Series S.

    The music is mid with the exception of the main theme.

    The Adoring Fan returns.

    Based Todd moments beyond this point.

    Bugs are frequent if you know how to break the game, but mostly aren't game breaking as falling out of enemy ships won't kill you if you use the booster pack correctly. There are occasional crashes during loading screens but autosaves will usually keep your progress well in check and occasionally are avoided by being anti semitic when the loading screen stutters (only worked 2/3 times, but haha Meat Loaf reference and every other kind of insult like racist, homophobic and transphobic statements won't work).

    The games draws a line between transtrenders (transitioning for attention) and transgenders (transitioning for actual dysphoria) evidenced by NPCs misgendering you if your pronouns don't match your body type. NPCs of the former camp are generally frowned upon and NPCs of the latter camp are treated as normal people and occasionally also from upon the former camp.

    The customisation is well beyond previous Bethesda games, even allowing you to build a ship in the shape of a Swastika, male genitalia, CUBE, yellow mini and more. Same goes for outposts.

    Russian mommy gf.

    While the player customisation is more free than most Bethesda games, you sadly cannot make failed abortions like in Oblivion.    … Expand
  5. mcannon89
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    It’s a different game than I was expecting but over 50 hours in I’m still thoroughly enjoying the game and still have tons of content I have not done or completed. If you enjoyed fallout 4 you will probably love this game.
  6. Janka0831
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    El juego es una carta de amor para los jugadores de juegos de Bethesda y para los nuevos como yo , el juego tiene un sin fin de misiones secundarias , una historia bien hecha , banda sonora excelente un gunplay genial , armar tu propia nave es algo que tiene una complejidad exquisita , pero no todo es color de rosa , algo negativo que le veo es las pantallas de cargas , y los NPC deberíanEl juego es una carta de amor para los jugadores de juegos de Bethesda y para los nuevos como yo , el juego tiene un sin fin de misiones secundarias , una historia bien hecha , banda sonora excelente un gunplay genial , armar tu propia nave es algo que tiene una complejidad exquisita , pero no todo es color de rosa , algo negativo que le veo es las pantallas de cargas , y los NPC deberían trabajarlo más pero no es algo que embarre los resultado o la jugabilidad de este maravilloso juego.… Expand
  7. Aszach
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Around 70 hours in the game, Bethesda's new IP Starfield, is a good game with some cons that can't be left unnoticed.

    As usual it's a Bethesda game, seamless exploration, diverse side quests. I'll start first addressing combat, it's a miles step up compared to their previous games (switching to FPS and TPS) and I like the new mech where you can use the gravity while you're in combat    Around 70 hours in the game, Bethesda's new IP Starfield, is a good game with some cons that can't be left unnoticed.

    As usual it's a Bethesda game, seamless exploration, diverse side quests. I'll start first addressing combat, it's a miles step up compared to their previous games (switching to FPS and TPS) and I like the new mech where you can use the gravity while you're in combat which is most of the time effective, Sidequest, mostly hit or miss, but those that stands out are the factions and I love the Crimson Fleet and the Freestar Collective so far I enjoy progressing the quest, other gameplay mech that stands out are Ship Building (which will take you hours just to set up what design you like), level up system/skills system (which you'll need to unlock a certain level of skill by doing some think like "kill 5 enemies using a Rifle - in order to unlock the LvL 2 skill of that category and spending skill points to acquire the ability", Outpost Building another gameplay that will consume your time and it's worth especially if you want to gather resources on using them by designing you space suit, modifying your weapons or anything related that required certain resource and also you can build your base the way you want to.

    Cons, mainly playing on XSS, performance is rough, 30 FPS, with some notable bugs such as clipping, unable to use any workstation, (which all can be fixed by saving and loading), and most notable terrible AI, graphics aren't visually attractive if you're into graphics, but most notable and annoying in my experience is multiple crashing on XSS in my one playthrough like 8 hours straight and had in 8 crashes which is horrible experience.

    Overall Starfield is a good game but some Cons are definitely worth mentioning. Regardless, it's a very addicting game and I'm having fun playing the game in spite of experiencing game crashes.    … Expand
  8. HashtagJugando
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Una magnífica epopeya espacial que hace muchas cosas bien y alguna no tanto.

    El viaje espacial podría ser más impresionante y mejor y la explotación planetaria tener más Libertad. Pero como juego de Rol es impecable con muchísimas linea de diálogo y posibilidades que te dará cientos de horas y aventuras. Aunque el motor gráfico se nota que viene de generaciones anteriores nos va a dar    Una magnífica epopeya espacial que hace muchas cosas bien y alguna no tanto.

    El viaje espacial podría ser más impresionante y mejor y la explotación planetaria tener más Libertad.

    Pero como juego de Rol es impecable con muchísimas linea de diálogo y posibilidades que te dará cientos de horas y aventuras.

    Aunque el motor gráfico se nota que viene de generaciones anteriores nos va a dar más de una alegría lo que nos muestra y enseña.

    Espero que tengáis espacio en vuestros discos duros porque el modo foto nunca estuvo tan justificado como aquí.    … Expand
  9. Nik_Zizza
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    As a playstation gamer i found Starfield a very enjoyable and immersive game (played it on xcloud btw) and although it has too many loading screens (pretty long too) and a so fragmented game experience, Starfield proves to be basically an infinite and deep game, which will be remembered for a long time for its magnificent aesthetics and that sense of discovery, but which will always giveAs a playstation gamer i found Starfield a very enjoyable and immersive game (played it on xcloud btw) and although it has too many loading screens (pretty long too) and a so fragmented game experience, Starfield proves to be basically an infinite and deep game, which will be remembered for a long time for its magnificent aesthetics and that sense of discovery, but which will always give you that unmistakable sense of home.… Expand
  10. xamrah
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    You're definitely getting your money's worth here. Pros: -Environments are just ok, but the stories and quests that take place in them are engaging and well written. -The RPG elements are the best of any BGS title to date, where it actually feels like you are making an individual, unique character with a unique skill set that determines how you handle situations. -The ship builder isYou're definitely getting your money's worth here. Pros: -Environments are just ok, but the stories and quests that take place in them are engaging and well written. -The RPG elements are the best of any BGS title to date, where it actually feels like you are making an individual, unique character with a unique skill set that determines how you handle situations. -The ship builder is excellent, and probably one of the most well balanced parts of the game. There are all sorts of modules to install and even some with unique abilities like shielding your cargo to allow for successful smuggling. -The base building is good, but aside from role playing or farming materials and selling components, I'm not sure why I need bases. Still, if you like building bases there is a decent selection here, but it isn't well explained.

    -The visuals are out of this world, and if you like taking screenshots this game is made for you. It honestly feels like they spent the most time making this aspect perfect with real time lighting, orbits, fog, reflections, it all looks great, as long as you aren't in one of the major cities. -The performance is consistent on a Series X, not too many bugs and such.

    Cons: -The performance. (I know I just said it was a pro, hear me out) I would have preferred to have this game delayed until we got 60 fps on consoles. It is harder to visually track movement at 30, and it brings the game down a bit, even if it is consistently locked at 30. A game like this shouldn't release at 30 fps, period. -The major cities are kind of boring, except for Neon. The textures in the cities are inferior to the textures on the planets and everything feels a bit dull. It seriously almost looks like a different game when you're in the major cities, including the NPCs who for some reason look like ps3 era character models. The only saving grace is the majority of your time is spent outside of the cities, but yeah they don't look great. -The story is a tough one, I am pretty mixed on it. It has mystery and interesting plot points, but the faction stories and side quests majorly overshadow the main story so you enjoy it less knowing you could be doing better content for that random side character you met. -Exploration could be better. I'm not talking about loading into the planet surface, that's fine and people complaining about that are ridiculous. Instead, I mean after you land on a planet, there are a few POI's to check out in the distance, but you have to walk to them, and it takes forever. You can use a jetpack but it doesn't really speed you up much. And to make matters worse, there isn't much reason to explore. You will find cool, hand crafted locations with enemies to fight, absolutely. But it's pretty rare to find anything useful or any special content when randomly exploring. The POI's are just set pieces with basic loot, maybe some legendary gear on harder difficulties if you're lucky. You are better off sticking to quests and organically exploring occasionally, rather than setting aside hours walking around planets. Overall, I recommend it if you like games like Fallout 4 and Skyrim, and I do not recommend it if you only want action. There is a good amount of RPGing here, and it takes some patience.    … Expand
  11. Piter25pl
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    Fajna wciągająca historia , piękny świat choć nie równy graficznie . Niesamowite oświetlenie ale ma też sporo minusów np 30 klatek na XSX
  12. duvanzi12
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buenas mecánicas. Esperaba más de la exploración, pero el juego es muy entretenido.… Expand
  13. bohalaa
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    It's amazing but it needed more work, no great cutscenes, boring story, stupid AI, but I really like the atmosphere and the space, I wish it was better.
  14. Glenbo123
    Sep 12, 2023
    8
    "Starfield on Xbox Series S is a captivating interstellar journey that offers limitless exploration. It skillfully blends a compelling narrative with finely honed dialogues, pulling players into its cosmic embrace. However, it also has a learning curve and some quirks that might dampen the experience.

    **Story and Quests:** Starfield's narrative is a celestial gem that grips players right    "Starfield on Xbox Series S is a captivating interstellar journey that offers limitless exploration. It skillfully blends a compelling narrative with finely honed dialogues, pulling players into its cosmic embrace. However, it also has a learning curve and some quirks that might dampen the experience.

    **Story and Quests:**

    Starfield's narrative is a celestial gem that grips players right from the start. Its dialogues and story are finely crafted and captivating. The soundtrack adds a cosmic symphony, setting the perfect tone for your interstellar adventures.

    **Pros:**

    - **Initial Attraction:** Starfield immerses you deeply in its captivating universe from the start.
    - **Graphical Brilliance:** Starfield's visuals have evolved, reminiscent of the transformation from Oblivion to Skyrim. It retains Bethesda's signature charm, making every moment enchanting.
    - **Scenic Marvel:** Picture being on a world tour of awe-inspiring planets, each one more breathtaking and distinct than the last.
    - **Craft Your Ship:** The ability to customize your spacecraft adds a layer of ownership as you traverse the cosmos.

    **Cons:**

    - **Enemy Monotony:** Combat can sometimes devolve into repetitive exchanges against a limited cast of foes, diminishing the thrill of encounters.
    - **Weapon Woes:** The game's arsenal could use more variety, and combat strategies might benefit from some innovation to keep the excitement alive.
    - **Loading Overdrive:** The frequent loading screens can feel like cosmic speed bumps, occasionally interrupting the fluidity of your journey.
    - **Wonky Hitboxes:** Hitbox issues can leave you scratching your space helmet during combat, even with weapon specialization.
    - **Inventory Woes:** Managing your space gear can become a chore due to the lack of search, filter, and sorting options, leading to a cluttered experience.
    - **Boss Battle Void:** Expectations of epic boss battles might not always align with the cosmic arena, sometimes leaving these encounters feeling less remarkable.
    - **Exploration Loop:** While planets offer diverse biomes, your cosmic journey can sometimes seem like a loop of walking, cave exploration, base visits, and battling the same cosmic critters repeatedly.

    In summary, Starfield is a stellar odyssey filled with wonders and hidden stories that sometimes shine brighter than the main narrative. However, amidst the cosmic splendor, a touch of monotony and a few quirks remind us that even in the vastness of space, there's room for improvement.

    **Score: 8 out of 10**"    … Expand
  15. BenFauWriter
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    It's a great game but starts slow. After 8-10 hours it turns interesting, it's basically Fallout in space!
  16. Jhursk
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    So I was worried starfield was over hyped so I got game pass and played it. At first I was not a fan but it grew on me and then bam there the good ol Bethesda. Making me mad then so comfy everything is alrite. I really like this game. Now that said the miniplanetmap is garbage just garbage. It's the 22nd century how does the character not jave one active.
  17. Azzawi
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game. The storyline is amazing, I've done a fair share of side quests and they've all kept my attention all the way through and exploration was excellent, gameplay very good… Expand
  18. guuuvh
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the game!
    The exploration part is very broad, with several planets to visit. The shooting mechanic is a bit slow and the menus are quite confusing until you get used to it.
    The dialogue, the story and the character creation are absolutely fantastic!
    Anyone who is a fan of gigantic RPG, it is a must play    … Expand
  19. Cadeology
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    This game is getting review bombed by salty PlayStation users who couldn’t get the game and people who had unrealistic expectations. Realistically this game is fantastic and if you are looking for a genuinely good story with thorough RPG elements this is the game for you.

    I wouldn’t say that the game is flawed but there are things that I wish it would capitalize on. Cutscenes are a big    This game is getting review bombed by salty PlayStation users who couldn’t get the game and people who had unrealistic expectations. Realistically this game is fantastic and if you are looking for a genuinely good story with thorough RPG elements this is the game for you.

    I wouldn’t say that the game is flawed but there are things that I wish it would capitalize on. Cutscenes are a big one because they happen all the time in the game where in 2023 this shouldn’t have to be a thing anymore. There are a few other nitpicks that I can add but overall the game is what you make it out to be.

    Pros- great story, RPG elements are great, skills and combat, shipbuilding and outpost creation

    Cons- not much loot variation specifically weapons, space exploration is not as you would think, cutscenes    … Expand
  20. BrianDavid94
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that are heavy on narrative the most, I also play a lot of racing games , and I use to play multiplayer games back when I was in high school but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up, it’s rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I findQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that are heavy on narrative the most, I also play a lot of racing games , and I use to play multiplayer games back when I was in high school but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up, it’s rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox, PlayStation and a Switch. I prefer PlayStation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the GameInformer review scale and of course influenced by my personal opinions.

    (8) Very Good. Innovative, but perhaps not the right choice for everyone. This score indicates that there are many good things to be had, but arguably so.

    Upon writing , I have 50 hours of play time on Steam and 15 hours on Xbox. During my first 20 hours of playing, I was not a happy camper. I was getting annoyed with the constant loading screens, and the constant walking on worlds that had repeated content in the procedurally generated worlds. For example I kept on seeing the same cave, mine, animals, plants, and/or, outpost setup that these knew planets I was visiting didn't seem very different from each other. I ended up not letting myself go to random planets and started to only follow the main mission and side missions and I started liking the game a lot more and wanted to keep going. The handcrafted parts of the game was a breath of fresh air to me and turned my initial worry about the game around. I enjoy the space flight but wish we could travel to other planets manually, I get not being able to enter planets without a cutscene but I was expecting to be able to fly in space more than just specific areas. You pretty much have to fast travel everywhere and it ruins the journey for me. Of course, I wouldn't want to manually go everywhere all the time but here and there I would. I haven't ran into any major bugs and the miner ones I did run into would just be enemies glitching into the ground slightly and the characters not looking at you in conversation. Basically, I'm enjoying the story and side stories but besides how many planets there are, the outpost building, and ship building, this game is on par with the Mass Effect Series and most of those games were from two generations ago that accomplished most of the same things. I don't think this game is a masterpiece but it's worth the time to play.    … Expand
  21. ErnestC
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    Como fan de Fallout el juego me gusta mucho. Tiene carencias pero como juego de rol es completo y perfecto. Como juego de exploración es deficiente...
  22. Dewelwield
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    Salt warning! As many already know, there has been an extensive review bombing campaign going on for weeks before this game even released. Some people are fanboys for PlayStation and hate cause it’s Xbox, some are Bethesda haters that just want anything Bethesda does to be hated, and some are just trolls.

    However in case anyone who sees this didn’t already know, check the steam reviews    Salt warning! As many already know, there has been an extensive review bombing campaign going on for weeks before this game even released. Some people are fanboys for PlayStation and hate cause it’s Xbox, some are Bethesda haters that just want anything Bethesda does to be hated, and some are just trolls.

    However in case anyone who sees this didn’t already know, check the steam reviews for more reliable reviews. At the time of writing, starfield has an 82 on steam. Considering that steam reviews are verified, this is a much better metric to go by.

    In summary… metacritic is still the same, unreliable metacritic as always.    … Expand
  23. EternalCore
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    I wish I could give this game a 100. for obvious reasons! As a gamer, when I spend money on something, I obviously want it to be a sure fire winner, to be amazing! etc. (without modders having to pick up the slack on PC)

    Anyways, so we've landed at a very realistic 8 out of 10. (I'd give an 8.5) if possible. (On the series X) I don't regret my purchase. I do wish things were slightly    I wish I could give this game a 100. for obvious reasons! As a gamer, when I spend money on something, I obviously want it to be a sure fire winner, to be amazing! etc. (without modders having to pick up the slack on PC)

    Anyways, so we've landed at a very realistic 8 out of 10. (I'd give an 8.5) if possible. (On the series X)

    I don't regret my purchase. I do wish things were slightly different though!

    The game has a lot going for it as far providing a space adventure, the problem is, you have to dig through the "cluster cluck of menu's" and it's not a simple "tab over" page... It's this "Convoluted system" anytime you go to check out some critical bit of information. To me I feel like I'm fighting with the menus UI, at inconvenient times. Which makes matters worse.

    You also have to level up a bunch of stuff, just to have fun, messing around with ship designs.. & well that takes the fun out of things to be honest.. I can understand maybe engine upgrades, weapon upgrades, but to have to level up just to tinker with ship layout & design? That's a stale experience quick.

    You can't easily check out your location on a map, with 1 press of the "Select button".. (The button with 2 boxes on it on xbox controller)

    The local maps, on planets suck.

    Like I've spent so much time running around New atlantis lost (Compass/local maps again lacking).. It's not realistically designed.. It needs to be a "Space port".. as in I land & all the businesses, etc, that I'd deal with, need to be RIGHT THERE... Must have been a gov. sponsored civil engineer on the design team? that was like "lets spread everything out in a way that causes the player misery"...?

    The reason I say this, is just b/c SPACE is ALREADY HUGE.. Its fun at times, boring at others. Traveling that is.

    It's MORE ANNOYING than fun or even remotely realistic...

    It's cool to have atmosphere.. but if shops/businesses/Cities were tidy & tucked in, I believe it would give a "comforting" vibe instead of.. the joy of loading screens? (that's satire on the loading screen bit) (Like for example, I really like the Mars city of cydonia in a way, from a design layout point of view but I have to travel too far to get to shops where I need stuff)

    Speaking of which, it feels like there's too many loading screens?

    Anyways, like I said, the game has a lot of cool stuff going on, weapon wise, gameplay wise possibilities. I really wanted a better method of traversal over land instead of just the "jet pack".. even upgrading it max. I still have to walk like 1000's of kilometers just to check out an empty stupid cave.. or some other weird landmark that doesn't reward me..

    Basically a lot of cool possibilities exist, or potentially exist & Bethesda got in the way of the player having a really awesome time. To start out.. the experience is this HORRID slow burn... and its like.. Will I get wore out/burnt out from trying to earn experience to level up the stats I need, to have fun?

    What will break first, my attention span or the experience?    … Expand
  24. teengamer291
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    I've played for about 5 hours now and I've got to say that I'm rather impressed. It seems like there was a lot of dedication put into this game and all the decisions you can make. It has some seriously stunning visuals and the attention to detail is amazing. I've also been able to find and figure out multiple easter eggs which is always amazing. The only downsides to this game are that,I've played for about 5 hours now and I've got to say that I'm rather impressed. It seems like there was a lot of dedication put into this game and all the decisions you can make. It has some seriously stunning visuals and the attention to detail is amazing. I've also been able to find and figure out multiple easter eggs which is always amazing. The only downsides to this game are that, even though I have amassed several hundreds of hours on fps games, even one with similar mechanics to Starfield, the game is shockingly difficult. With enemies even sometimes being able to see through walls and have absolutely perfect aim, especially when engaging in space combat. Also, the whole thing of having to return to an area to be able to unlock something as you level up is a good mechanic in open world games with smaller maps and areas, but Starfield is not one of these. The need to level up your lock picking level mastery or whatever it's called to unlock gear and get better items gets a bit tiring, especially when you are in need of items like med packs and can see it but not get to it. I think it would be a good feature for areas you would be returning to, but not ones where you would explore and then leave to move on with the story. I feel like sometimes. I know that these features are things that some people really do enjoy, and I can agree with that a bit, there is a sense of satisfaction when you come back and finally get that gear, but it gets in the way and can make some unnecessarily difficult areas and missions all the more obnoxious. The AI and the placement of the enemies is a bit lazy and not at all strategic. Also, there seems to be incredibly difficult enemies mixed in with ones that are not, so you can't explore an area or collect loot without having to worry about getting mown down by some beast with a legendary ar. For instance, there have been some areas where there's like 20 enemies on the top level of that area, and then none on the bottom. This leads to you not having enough ammo to finish off the enemies and leaves you sprinting around in enemies line of fire just to be able to fight. Overall, these missteps don't end up making all too bad of a downgrade to the game, but can make it feel a bit rushed at times. All I want is for the progression in missions (meaning difficulty of enemies) to be even and the placement of enemies to be thought out.

    In the end, the game is a pleasant surprise from bethesda, putting out a game that is stable enough to run properly, not to mention that it's rather satisfying to play, and incredibly nice to explore.

    8/10    … Expand
  25. LeonGamerB
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    Eu estou gostando do jogo, de fato um jogo que não é pra todos apesar de alguns pequenos problemas, não estraga a experiência
  26. omgitsbees
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    There are a lot of things about Starfield that I wish were better. I wish it leaned more heavily towards space sim mechanics in some area's, such as atmospheric flight, and space travel. But this is an RPG, and a Bethesda one at that, so you have to expect certain compromises and design choices. Bethesda is consistent. Is some of this outdated? Yep! Not gonna sugar coat it as i'm notThere are a lot of things about Starfield that I wish were better. I wish it leaned more heavily towards space sim mechanics in some area's, such as atmospheric flight, and space travel. But this is an RPG, and a Bethesda one at that, so you have to expect certain compromises and design choices. Bethesda is consistent. Is some of this outdated? Yep! Not gonna sugar coat it as i'm not obligated to do that. There are some weird choices, and quality of life features that are missing from an RPG released in 2023. But at its core is still a rock solid first person RPG with a very detailed game world that is huge, and provides a lot of player choice and freedom. If you're looking for a space sim, look else where, there are plenty of options (No Man's Sky, and Elite Dangerous are the best ones), but if you're looking for an open world sci-fi RPG, you can't do much better than this, except maybe Cyberpunk 2077, and the Outer Worlds.… Expand
  27. GhostTrain
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    It's a great game and for running at 30fps it's actually pretty smooth. Yes there are some spots like in very high populated cities where the fps will dip but honestly that's like every other game of this size that does this. None of the quests are repetitive and the story is decent, the gameplay is too. I personally have only ran into 2 bugs but they were little and didn't prevent me fromIt's a great game and for running at 30fps it's actually pretty smooth. Yes there are some spots like in very high populated cities where the fps will dip but honestly that's like every other game of this size that does this. None of the quests are repetitive and the story is decent, the gameplay is too. I personally have only ran into 2 bugs but they were little and didn't prevent me from playing. This is a game that you can get lost in and play for years to come and you can play however you want. It's not perfect by any means but no game is.… Expand
  28. Leo189
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    Starfield offers an atmosphere and immersion that I haven't seen in a video game for a long time, its atmosphere is captivating and you really feel that you want to play more and more, but that doesn't prevent you from seeing its disadvantages:
    Pros:
    Incredible world, fun exploration Good variety of weapons Encourages exploration and curiosity Incredible character creation system and    Starfield offers an atmosphere and immersion that I haven't seen in a video game for a long time, its atmosphere is captivating and you really feel that you want to play more and more, but that doesn't prevent you from seeing its disadvantages:
    Pros:
    Incredible world, fun exploration
    Good variety of weapons
    Encourages exploration and curiosity
    Incredible character creation system and abilities
    Fun combat system

    Disadvantages:
    Outdated graphics engine
    S series shows a little bit less performance and popping
    Various bugs(Fixable with updates)
    Poor optimization (Fixable with updates)

    If you have gamepass I highly recommend it as a fun game, if you want to buy it I would recommend that you wait a bit for a discount or update, in both cases I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  29. Keener01
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    83/100 imo. First ill list off the good things about Starfield. Gunplay is good and the gun diversity is very good. Shipbuilding and base building are really cool features as well. Its fun to explore different planetary systems while also analyzing resources unique to that planet. This game feels exactly like a bethesda game in terms of gameplay, no surprises there. Now for the bad, first83/100 imo. First ill list off the good things about Starfield. Gunplay is good and the gun diversity is very good. Shipbuilding and base building are really cool features as well. Its fun to explore different planetary systems while also analyzing resources unique to that planet. This game feels exactly like a bethesda game in terms of gameplay, no surprises there. Now for the bad, first off the characters, models, and dialogues are atrocious. I would rather listen to nails on a chalk board than this poor excuse for a narrative. The story is so cliche and boring that I often forget to do the main missions and just go do something else. When I play a bethesda game I expect a good story with interesting characters. Starfield is the exact opposite of that. To top off my experience the game ran pretty bad. I had a couple 3 minute loading screens that I have to restart my whole console. Then in one day the game decides to kick me off 3 times in a single day. Thank god for quick save or I would be so mad. The fps drop is very noticeable as well. All in all this is a fun sandbox game that is plagued by a boring story, uninspiring characters, and a sad excuse for performance on console. 83/100 respectfully.… Expand
  30. MattFlatline
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    If you want a Oblivion, Fallout, Skyrim world to dive into, this game has it and way, way more. There’s one hell of a lot to do and quite frankly it can be overwhelming to begin with. After 25 hours I’ve not experienced any bugs (kind of wanted a money exploit).

    The reason I can’t give 10/10 is because you don’t FEEL powerful. Blasting someone with a laser beam should turn them into    If you want a Oblivion, Fallout, Skyrim world to dive into, this game has it and way, way more. There’s one hell of a lot to do and quite frankly it can be overwhelming to begin with. After 25 hours I’ve not experienced any bugs (kind of wanted a money exploit).

    The reason I can’t give 10/10 is because you don’t FEEL powerful. Blasting someone with a laser beam should turn them into dust. Instead, all weapons on Starfield are just different ways of deactivating an NPC.

    I still have way more to do, and a lot of the negative reviews are not based on the game. The game is worth a £10/$10 one month game pass subscription.    … Expand
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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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