Starfield

 Xbox Series X
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6.4

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  1. Newboii90
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    This is for all the no man sky PS Player n PC players n all who are review bombing this is a great game I've been playing and enjoying every minute of it. Better then sonys no man sky for sure though. N Sony has more exclusive then any console. I say to all of u haven't played give it a chance. It truly is a great game.
  2. alijandro316
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Starfield: A Celestial Masterpiece - 10/10

    In the ever-expanding pantheon of video games, rarely do we encounter a title that effortlessly coalesces intricate gameplay, breathtaking visuals, and a narrative so deeply captivating that it beckons one's soul into a transcendent odyssey. "Starfield," the magnum opus of Bethesda Game Studios, stands as a testament to the prowess of modern    Starfield: A Celestial Masterpiece - 10/10

    In the ever-expanding pantheon of video games, rarely do we encounter a title that effortlessly coalesces intricate gameplay, breathtaking visuals, and a narrative so deeply captivating that it beckons one's soul into a transcendent odyssey. "Starfield," the magnum opus of Bethesda Game Studios, stands as a testament to the prowess of modern gaming, effortlessly raising the benchmark for future endeavors in this digital realm.

    From the moment one embarks upon this cosmic journey, it becomes abundantly clear that "Starfield" isn't merely a game; it is an experience – a sublimation of art and technology, crafted with such meticulous precision that it leaves one utterly flabbergasted. Todd Howard, the visionary director behind this masterpiece, has once again showcased his inimitable genius. He has not just reached for the stars but has firmly grasped them, presenting us with a universe teeming with wonder, riddled with secrets, and brimming with stories that resonate deeply within the human psyche.

    The game’s graphical fidelity is nothing short of astonishing. Every celestial body, from the incandescent stars to the most distant galaxies, is rendered with an exquisite attention to detail. The ethereal glow of nebulas, the intricate dance of binary stars, and the vast, undulating landscapes of alien planets are depicted with a verisimilitude that borders on the surreal. It's as if the cosmos itself, in all its vastness and majesty, has been meticulously encapsulated within our screens.

    Yet, it's not just the sheer grandiosity of "Starfield" that enthralls; it's the nuanced details. The sonorous hum of your spaceship's engine, the tactile sensation of an alien soil beneath your virtual feet, and the enigmatic whispers of ancient extraterrestrial civilizations - all blend seamlessly to create an unparalleled immersion.

    Narratively, "Starfield" is a triumph. The plot unfolds like a grand tapestry, woven with threads of intrigue, emotion, and profound philosophical conundrums. It challenges our perceptions of existence, destiny, and the very nature of reality itself. Such depth and complexity are rarely seen, let alone executed with the finesse demonstrated here.

    A paean is also due to Phil Spencer and the indomitable Game Pass. Their unwavering commitment to democratizing gaming, ensuring that masterpieces like "Starfield" are accessible to a broader audience, is truly laudable. The symbiotic relationship between Bethesda and Game Pass has engendered a renaissance in gaming, ushering in an era where artistry, innovation, and inclusivity reign supreme.

    In summation, "Starfield" is not just a game; it's a magisterial symphony of pixels and prose. It beckons, entices, and ultimately engulfs players in its cosmic embrace. To Todd Howard, Bethesda, Phil Spencer, and every unsung hero behind this magnum opus, I extend my deepest gratitude. You have not only elevated the medium but have etched an indelible mark upon the annals of gaming history. Bravo!    … Expand
  3. GlobalRaptor116
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Had to make a metastatic account just for this game. Can't stop playing. We'll done Bethesda.
  4. Njunge
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Insane visuals and attention to detail. People are just hating on the game for no reason… Expand
  5. Diego678
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    @the game is bad bugs npc animation physhics loading bad vegetation dead planets
  6. Kotora99
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    It's not what i expected but i'm happy to discover it. The game has bugs and optimizations are far from ideal and yet I have fun and I want to come back. The menu is not the simplest, the gameplay is fun, the ship construction is very good, the outpost construction is top, the main story and the quests are really engaging. The universe is excellent. In short, a very good game, far fromIt's not what i expected but i'm happy to discover it. The game has bugs and optimizations are far from ideal and yet I have fun and I want to come back. The menu is not the simplest, the gameplay is fun, the ship construction is very good, the outpost construction is top, the main story and the quests are really engaging. The universe is excellent. In short, a very good game, far from perfect but really addictive. I am at 40 hours of play, and I am only at the beginning of the main quest.… Expand
  7. Thiago1126
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo jogo, quero que os sonystas chorões se fodão.....................................… Expand
  8. GonEr
    Sep 9, 2023
    4
    I went in expecting the best and wow. did it not deliver at all. this game ran slow, there was pop in, constant screens, terrible inventory. I do not own a playstation, but this was the game that would keep me in the ecosystem. and i think i might switch and go try some spiderman or something. its a hassle to pull our 500 dollars again lol. Yeah the game over is underwhelming not worth theI went in expecting the best and wow. did it not deliver at all. this game ran slow, there was pop in, constant screens, terrible inventory. I do not own a playstation, but this was the game that would keep me in the ecosystem. and i think i might switch and go try some spiderman or something. its a hassle to pull our 500 dollars again lol. Yeah the game over is underwhelming not worth the constellation edition i bought… Expand
  9. I-Star-Light-I
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    A Buggy mess with no heart and soul. They should have done 10 planets with love instead we Got 1000 with nothing. Space travel a mess too because its a New gen loading Simulator
  10. Aka470
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sh...t game Many promises, few were delivered. Uninspired game, outdated graphics engine, ugly facial animations, very bad artificial intelligence, repetitive missions, "space exploration" that has nothing to do with space exploration, loading screens for everything, well, the list goes on and on. It could have been a much better game… Expand
  11. Ultimatt32
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    This game is otherworldly it's so detailed and next level any bad reviews you see are because people are upset they don't own an Xbox it's an amazing game buy an Xbox and find out for yourself
  12. AndrewTate
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Really good game, immersive and thrilling. Enjoyed being a bounty hunter and murdering the matrix because I can't randomly do that in real life.
  13. berzerker1
    Sep 9, 2023
    5
    Starfield is not a Bethesda game. It's a hybrid of Bethesda/No Mans Sky/Mass Effect. Trimming all that made those games good and leaving us with a drained and uninspired skeleton.

    Exploration is horrendously boring; you land on a barren patch of a world, with mundane points of interest (often space base or meteor landing site, etc), that you have to walk to (for minutes on end). Mass    Starfield is not a Bethesda game. It's a hybrid of Bethesda/No Mans Sky/Mass Effect. Trimming all that made those games good and leaving us with a drained and uninspired skeleton.

    Exploration is horrendously boring; you land on a barren patch of a world, with mundane points of interest (often space base or meteor landing site, etc), that you have to walk to (for minutes on end). Mass Effect released, what? a decade ago? And knew it required a vehicle. And although exploration in Mass Effect was there it wasn't the main draw of Mass Effect. Starfield pulled us in with dreams of exploration, a No Man's Sky on steroids, it is not.

    Combat is mind-numbingly bad. Almost all enemies are human bullet-sponges who require a full clip or thereabouts to bring down. It is the most tired, uninspired combat I've seen in a long time. People compare it to Fallout 4, but again it's like a trimmed down F04. You can't insta-kill enemies with head shots, or use vats. The guns are generic and limited, and most of the enemies are the exact same. FO4 had a wide variety of guns with deep customization and a huge variety of enemies. Starfield is Fallout 4, if FO4 only had: laserguns, rifles, pistols, shotguns (that all do the same damage) and the bandit enemy type. Sure if you venture into the woods you'll find the odd mutated crab, but that would be it. Comparing this game to Fallout 4 is a disservice to Fallout 4.

    One of the worst things however are the loading screens. You'll hit one every few minutes, unless you stick to fighting 50 space bandits on some space base, or explore an empty desert of a world.

    At one point I came to the realization that I was watching more cutscenes of my ship fly to different worlds than actually flying my ship.

    Space combat is ok, but I wouldn't call it the main draw. Since they ripped off No Mans Sky I think many of us expected the travel of No Mans Sky, I would have taken that over space combat any time.

    To the weird people creating accounts solely to defend this game, you are doing a disservice to Bethesda as a whole. They need to know how they **** up, they need to see that this game isn't good, and they need to start improving.    … Expand
  14. mrAnderson41310
    Sep 9, 2023
    1
    This is not an RPG. Sure, you can pick create a character and pick different perks, but make no mistake: you can only roleplay as the character Bethesta wants you to. Want to do a evil playthrough? Nope, you can't do it. Even minor npcs have plot armor. Your choices at the end of the day don't matter much. Every npc treats you like you're the main character and instantly wants to tell youThis is not an RPG. Sure, you can pick create a character and pick different perks, but make no mistake: you can only roleplay as the character Bethesta wants you to. Want to do a evil playthrough? Nope, you can't do it. Even minor npcs have plot armor. Your choices at the end of the day don't matter much. Every npc treats you like you're the main character and instantly wants to tell you their life story as soon as you meet them. The dialogue is also incredibly cringe inducing, facial animations are exclusively raising eyebrows, nothing more. No sense of exploration as this is a loading screen/fast travel simulator hybrid. I have no idea how the UI made it through quality control.
    The new lockpicking minigame is the only good innovation Bethesda could come up with in 8 years of development. If you buy this game, you better hope to see classic Bethesta bugs, because that's the only thing that made me smile in my 15 hours wasted on this game.    … Expand
  15. Bourn
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    I'm a big fan of Bethesda games, but Starfield disappointed me a lot, both in terms of the story and combat, not innovating at all. Moreover, loading screens everywhere, the game feels completely stripped down. The NPCs in the game are also another disaster, worse than in previous games. Another point to mention is that it doesn't seem like a next-gen game.

    Sou muito fã dos jogos da    I'm a big fan of Bethesda games, but Starfield disappointed me a lot, both in terms of the story and combat, not innovating at all. Moreover, loading screens everywhere, the game feels completely stripped down. The NPCs in the game are also another disaster, worse than in previous games. Another point to mention is that it doesn't seem like a next-gen game.

    Sou muito fã dos jogos da Bethesda, mas Starfield me decepcionou muito, tanto na história quanto no combate, não inovando em nada. Além disso, loading em tudo, jogo totalmente capado. Os NPCs também do jogo são outro desastre, pior do que dos jogos anteriores. Outro ponto a se comentar é que não parece um jogo de nova geração.    … Expand
  16. Moonunit360
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Another fantastic game from bethesda, personally not been able to put the game down and its been a while since I've felt like this.

    Its a game worthy of anyone's time and the more you put in the more it rewards you, beautiful vista await you with some really cool missions, especially if you wonder off and explore. I can understand that a game isn't for everyone but some of the really low    Another fantastic game from bethesda, personally not been able to put the game down and its been a while since I've felt like this.

    Its a game worthy of anyone's time and the more you put in the more it rewards you, beautiful vista await you with some really cool missions, especially if you wonder off and explore.

    I can understand that a game isn't for everyone but some of the really low review scores on here are disingenuous suggesting its an unplayable game which couldn't be further from the truth.

    I've never been so sure of a 9/10 and that's exactly what it is, ignore the click bate that surrounds this game in negativity and go try it for yourself.    … Expand
  17. overblast
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    Terrible. The game has terrible optimization, on a top-end computer in full HD 45-60 frames. This is disrespectful to the players
  18. ClaytonCarmine
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Thanks to the XBOX team and Todd personally, Star Field turned out to be one of the coolest games this year and for many years to come, no other publisher has or will have such a large-scale RPG, Sony and Nintendo do not have enough money and talent (except Nintendo studio Monolith Soft) to create such a large-scale and deep game that will encourage you to explore the entire space, thisThanks to the XBOX team and Todd personally, Star Field turned out to be one of the coolest games this year and for many years to come, no other publisher has or will have such a large-scale RPG, Sony and Nintendo do not have enough money and talent (except Nintendo studio Monolith Soft) to create such a large-scale and deep game that will encourage you to explore the entire space, this is a unique project for the entire gaming industry and now it has become clear that Starfield will become the 5th horseman of the apocalypse for XBOX, after Halo, Gears, Forza, Fable.

    I am very glad that Bethesda has become part of XBOX and will create such wonderful exclusives, just like the main team of XBOX Game Studios, the best games were, are and will only be on XBOX, this year we will also have Forza Motorsport, and HI has already been released -Fi Rush, now we will enjoy the Star Field, thank you XBOX, thank you Todd!    … Expand
  19. RainDownHammers
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    Pros:
    Cool looking cutscenes
    Decent graphics Mods are available to fix this incredible broken game The sound is pretty crisp and snazzy Cons: The AI is so bad it could single-handedly ruin a much better game than this Exploring space and other planets is awful and not fun There are 10 different guns in this game? Is this for real?!? There are game-breaking bugs The game's    Pros:
    Cool looking cutscenes
    Decent graphics
    Mods are available to fix this incredible broken game
    The sound is pretty crisp and snazzy

    Cons:
    The AI is so bad it could single-handedly ruin a much better game than this
    Exploring space and other planets is awful and not fun
    There are 10 different guns in this game? Is this for real?!?
    There are game-breaking bugs
    The game's optimization is awful--much worse than other poorly optimized games that have been released the last 2 years
    The story is awful and boring
    Todd Howard stretched the truth about this game leading up to its release    … Expand
  20. Ahmedsassi
    Sep 9, 2023
    2
    Worst game ever played from bethesda, it’s Fallout 4 with bigger world and better graphics just change the name
  21. Radientshadow
    Sep 9, 2023
    3
    I’ve been a fan of Bethesda games since Morrowind (2002), I love Oblivion, Skyrim and Fallout 4.
    Starfield has a boring introduction. You are a miner and walk around for 15 minutes, there’s no tension, no cinematic entrance and no pull to the universe. You do pass out because of a mysterious technology, but I was so bored with walking around it didn’t shock me. Because of this I laughed    I’ve been a fan of Bethesda games since Morrowind (2002), I love Oblivion, Skyrim and Fallout 4.
    Starfield has a boring introduction. You are a miner and walk around for 15 minutes, there’s no tension, no cinematic entrance and no pull to the universe. You do pass out because of a mysterious technology, but I was so bored with walking around it didn’t shock me. Because of this I laughed when Barrett just gives you a ship, after knowing you for 30 seconds. The ship is unfortunately a glorified tent simulation. You can’t fly planet to planet, but you need to go into quite a few menus to fast travel. You can’t even take off into space, that is also a fast travel screen. From all this, I feel like half the game is just loading screens and fast travel. The combat is a regression from Fallout 4, it appears the gun combat is purposely held back so that your skill tree makes it fun. But I’m not giving a dozen hours just to play a gun fight to an acceptable level. I can’t recommend this game, the gun play is boring, the introduction is atrociously boring, the universe never grabs my attention. I can’t get into a game that is just loading screens. Bethesda have followed up with a mediocre game. It shouldn’t have been surprising seeing that they released Redfall this year too. I’ll give it 3 stars because I never ran into any bugs in 3 hours of playing, the graphics are good (facial animations are outdated), and there is quite a lot of work done with the cities and factions. However the procedural generation and fast travel means that I never felt like the universe was joined, unlike the other Bethesda games.    … Expand
  22. siamoinballo
    Sep 9, 2023
    3
    The bug fair. Optimized with your feet, even if you have a NASA super computer. Boring and repetitive missions where you have to bring back the bone and where the choices that are made only give the illusion of freedom of choice. Nothing new in short. to buy on offer in a few years when the final version comes out.
  23. downtownriot
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    Starfield feels soulless and heartless. It lacks what made past Bethesda games so great: organic exploration. The story is boring, voice acting is mediocre, and the character faces are embarrassingly bad. And for a space game, Starfield seems to hate the idea of space. There is essentially zero actual space flight. No taking off, no landing, no super speeding through a solar system. JustStarfield feels soulless and heartless. It lacks what made past Bethesda games so great: organic exploration. The story is boring, voice acting is mediocre, and the character faces are embarrassingly bad. And for a space game, Starfield seems to hate the idea of space. There is essentially zero actual space flight. No taking off, no landing, no super speeding through a solar system. Just loading screens. That's what Starfield is; menus and loading screens. It feels like a game that had alot of ambitious ideas and not enough time to execute them. Hopefully modders can do the work that Bethesda failed to do.… Expand
  24. Wally_Mes
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    O jogo é simplesmente incrível, uma experiência divertida e com bastante conteúdo, a história é ótima e o RPG deixa o jogo mais dinâmico
  25. MrJE4N2001
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    I actually had really high expectations and was afraid the game would be full of bugs, but that was completely disproven after about 2 hours :D I've already played nearly 100 hours, and I love it! The space battles and missions are really good, you can discover so much and interact with so many things, it's just amazing. Plus, I can play on PC and then continue with the same game progressI actually had really high expectations and was afraid the game would be full of bugs, but that was completely disproven after about 2 hours :D I've already played nearly 100 hours, and I love it! The space battles and missions are really good, you can discover so much and interact with so many things, it's just amazing. Plus, I can play on PC and then continue with the same game progress on Xbox when I'm on the TV in the evenings. It's my top game of 2023!… Expand
  26. iam3men2
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Bethesda HAS DONE IT AGAIN...!!!

    100% recommended, I have played more than 30 hours and this is non-stop, this game has NO END, spectacular graphics, shadow and lighting techniques NEVER SEEN BEFORE that give spectacular realism, ABSOLUTE freedom, On top of all this they put it in Play Anywhere so that it can be played on both PC and Consoles. A 10. Congratulations to Todd Howard and    Bethesda HAS DONE IT AGAIN...!!!

    100% recommended, I have played more than 30 hours and this is non-stop, this game has NO END, spectacular graphics, shadow and lighting techniques NEVER SEEN BEFORE that give spectacular realism, ABSOLUTE freedom, On top of all this they put it in Play Anywhere so that it can be played on both PC and Consoles. A 10. Congratulations to Todd Howard and the rest of the Bethesda creative team for this WORK OF ART.    … Expand
  27. vChilla
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Sehr gutes Spiel eins der besten bethesda spiele allerzeiten. Macht sehr süchtig.
  28. Manson_fan25
    Sep 7, 2023
    5
    I don’t know why I keep playing… I love the fallout games, the exploration is addictive but starfields constant loading screens, poor weight management, no vehicles for the size and need to loot planets, nor shortcuts in space travel really takes away the magic. The cities feel overwhelming but again loading screens to enter a empty and pointless shop again show that this is a very limitedI don’t know why I keep playing… I love the fallout games, the exploration is addictive but starfields constant loading screens, poor weight management, no vehicles for the size and need to loot planets, nor shortcuts in space travel really takes away the magic. The cities feel overwhelming but again loading screens to enter a empty and pointless shop again show that this is a very limited and dated game. Gunplay and space combat is clumsy and not enjoyable. AI gun combat is so dumb. NPC conversations are as robotic as a game 2 generations over. Where the game shines is simply the quest crafted areas (outside of the bounty quests which are usually repeated locations). The critic reviews were deluded or paid.… Expand
  29. MarkPrisma316
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Muito bom comecei com grandes expectativas mas com pé atrás o Starfield. Mas o jogo supera em tudo fallout 4 parabéns a desenvolvedora.
  30. saliver
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Awesome game, super immersive. I'm 50 hours in and haven't done the third story mission. It's not a 10 just because of Quality of life adjustments regarding outpost, inventory and ship management.
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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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