Starfield | Review & Discussion Thread

[ToTTenTranz]

Why is nobody talking about Starfield?

Because Baldur's Gate 3 is taking the world by storm and Microsoft/Xbox is eerily silent about Starfield.

Some people are now suspecting we'll see another delay and I don't think Amazon's dates in the description prove anything yet.

Though I think people will be more at ease if the preloading does start happening tomorrow.

 

[Swift_Star]

True, but I think its because of other massive releases like BG3, I think closer to release after their GamesCom showing, we'll see more talking about it. I think it can break records for Bethesda, I also think if it does sell less then Fallout 4 in regards to launch, it had everything to do with missing one of the biggest markets in regards to PS.

But people are talking about SM2. Having releases like BG3 means nothing.
My guess is MS is failing to market the game.

 

[Gediminas]

But people are talking about SM2. Having releases like BG3 means nothing.
My guess is MS is failing to market the game.

oh, they are marketing.. that if you want to play Starfield, you don't need Xbox.

this tweet also sums up, how regulators are doormats and corrupt mothefuckers.

 

[Swift_Star]

oh, they are marketing.. that if you want to play Starfield, you don't need Xbox.

this tweet also sums up, how regulators are doormats and corrupt mothefuckers.

That's really bad marketing ffs

 

[Swift_Star]

oh, they are marketing.. that if you want to play Starfield, you don't need Xbox.

this tweet also sums up, how regulators are doormats and corrupt mothefuckers.

wow, the amount of damage control on the replies... the bot farm is real.

 

[historia]

Because Baldur's Gate 3 is taking the world by storm and Microsoft/Xbox is eerily silent about Starfield.

Some people are now suspecting we'll see another delay and I don't think Amazon's dates in the description prove anything yet.

Though I think people will be more at ease if the preloading does start happening tomorrow.

Anybody wants to guess how huge is that day one patch is?

 

[Frozone]

You won't be playing it before it releases at all you'll be playing it when they decided to release it to the people that payed extra to play it 5 days early plus an expansion (this is supposed to be the biggest scope game ever made why on earth anyone would need an expansion is beyond me )

Umm.. ok.

 

[Bodycount611]

my samsung TV is ready!

No console required, baby. Let's go!

 

[ToTTenTranz]

So? Is anyone downloading anything?

 

[Umar]

 

[historia]

oh, they are marketing.. that if you want to play Starfield, you don't need Xbox.

this tweet also sums up, how regulators are doormats and corrupt mothefuckers.

Xbox consoles to the bin, power of the cloud babe.

On serious note, Xbox gonna abandon consoles?

 

[John Elden Ring]

Q: When does Starfield Reviews Drop?
A: Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 9 AM PT/ 12 PM ET/ 5 PM BST​

Pre Order Starfield now:

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Game Information​

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Platforms:

• PC (Sep 6, 2023)
• Xbox Series X/S (Sep 6, 2023)

Trailers:

• Starfield – Official Live Action Trailer
• Starfield Official Teaser Trailer
• Starfield Official Gameplay Trailer

Showcases:

• Starfield Xbox E3 2023 Reveal Showcase
• Starfield Deepdive Presentation

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Review Aggregator:

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Review Aggregator:


OpenCritic - 87/100 - 91% Recommended

MetaCritic - Xbox Series X/S - 87/100

MetaCritic - PC - 88/100

Critic Reviews​

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But Why Tho? - Mick Abrahamson - 9 / 10

Starfield is Bethesda firing on all cylinders.

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COGconnected - Oliver Ferguson - 90 / 100

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Checkpoint Gaming - Elliot Attard - 9 / 10

Starfield may not be the seamless and faultless persistent open world some may be craving. Though what it does provide is still certainly worthy of elation. Give the title some time to warm up and you'll uncover a vastly refined and picturesque journey of otherworldly proportions. A game of size, scope, and quality all wrapped into one-the beauty of discovery is but a warp drive away.

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ComicBook.com - Tanner Dedmon - 4 / 5

My opinion of Starfield is overall high despite what my many criticisms might suggest. It's a Bethesda RPG, and even Bethesda's middling options blow competitors out of the water when it comes to choice and freedom, so Starfield was always going to be a success. Whether it's enough of a success to uplift Xbox and make someone buy a new console is another discussion, but Starfield itself is perfectly competent and – dare I say it – fun, and even the most frustrating moments were unable to deter me from wanting more

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Console Creatures - Bobby Pashalidis - Recommended

Starfield is a technical marvel for Bethesda, delivering an excellent adventure across the cosmos. It's polished, filled with personality and feels familiar but entirely new at the same time.

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Destructoid - Steven Mills - 10 / 10

I wasn't sure if it could be done, but Bethesda has managed to raise the bar for sandbox games even higher. In the end, Starfield is a genre-defining epic open-world RPG with a beautifully immersive universe, a captivating story, and fun and addicting gameplay the whole way. I'm so happy to have experienced Starfield organically without any spoilers, and I really hope you get to as well.

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Fextralife - Fexelea - 9.4 / 10

Starfield is a compelling and engaging interstellar adventure that successfully blends core RPG mechanics with open world exploration and deep questing. A complete delight from start to finish and an instant classic for any gamer that enjoys Sci Fi and is ready for adventure.

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Game Informer - Matt Miller - 8.5 / 10

Go in with the expectation that it will take some time to find your footing in such a vast gameplay space, and there’s a universe well worth discovering here.

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Gamepressure - Giancarlo Saldana - 9.5 / 10

With hundreds of hours of gameplay, various quests to complete, and thousands of planets to survey and explore, Starfield capitalizes on everything that has worked for Bethesda in the past, giving us an experience that feels like a giant leap in greatness.

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GamesHub - Edmond Tran - 4 / 5

It's the static and mechanical elements of Starfield that shine the brightest – the art, the environments, the combat systems. They make up the strong foundations of a playset with a very intriguing scenario. But you need to mentally meet Starfield partway to complete its vision of a vast, living universe. You need to stretch out the expanse and envision the journey. You need to look past the menus and form the fantasy. You need to help breathe life into its paper dolls. You need to add your own dash of wonder, and imagine your own unknowns. Truly, Starfield is a role-playing game, through and through.

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Gaming Age - Dustin Chadwell - A-

Starfield is, overall, a very good RPG from a studio known for making very good RPGs. Not the most surprising news I’m sure, but it’s nice to see that they’re able to break away from the Elder Scrolls and Fallout settings successfully, and I do feel like their take on space exploration is a breath of fresh air for this type of RPG experience. It’s a huge game overall, so if you’re the person that believes time played = value, you’ll be pretty happy with this one for sure, but at the same time if you’re worried about overall quality, I think you’ll still enjoy your time with Starfield.

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Gaming Nexus - Eric Hauter - 9.5 / 10

When they are firing on all cylinders, Bethesda games deliver pure video game magic, and Starfield is no exception. Offering an enormous galaxy to explore, a ludicrous wealth of interesting content, well-written characters, and innovative mechanics that push the genre in new directions, Starfield is a (mostly) clean experience at launch that should be experienced by all action/RPG fans. This is a new classic.

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GamingTrend - David Burdette, David Flynn and Ron Burke - 90 / 100

Bethesda Game Studios has reached new heights in Starfield. A thrilling narrative, loaded with an entire universe to explore and backed by sublimely polished systems, has ushered in the ultimate Bethesda experience. It's truly hard to summarize just what makes Starfield special, and that's because so much of it is. You'll be glued to your screen for hours, going where no explorer has gone before.

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Hey Poor Player - Andrew Thornton - 5 / 5

Starfield isn’t a perfect game. No game is. That said, for a game to have this much ambition and actually pull off almost everything it set out to accomplish is a remarkable achievement. I haven’t even talked about some of the game’s most interesting elements, such as how it approaches New Game+, which I can’t wait for more players to see. Starfield is a triumph that I’m confident players will be exploring for years to come, not only because it will remain incredibly compelling but because it will take that long to see anywhere near everything it has to offer.

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Infinite Start - 10 / 10

All in all, Starfield stands as a testament to Bethesda's creative prowess and dedication. It has succeeded in crafting an immersive universe that encapsulates the spirit of exploration and adventure. With its captivating storyline, refined mechanics, and attention to detail, Starfield beckons players to venture into the cosmos and experience a journey that will likely resonate for years to come.

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Kakuchopurei - Lewis Larcombe - 100 / 100

Ultimately, Starfield not only marks the beginning of a new Bethesda universe but also stands as a testament to the studio's ability to adapt its RPG mastery to a spacefaring epic. As players traverse the cosmos and uncover the mysteries it holds, Starfield promises to provide countless hours of immersive gameplay, solidifying its place among Bethesda's iconic RPG titles. It truly delivers on all fronts.

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MondoXbox - Giuseppe Genga - Italian - 9.7 / 10

Starfield can be summed up in one word: immense. Immense for the quantity and quality of stories it delivers, immense for the number of different activities it makes possible, immense like the galaxy it allows us to explore. Bethesda's new RPG will make you live a great sci-fi adventure, exploring hundreds of planets, admiring beautiful sceneries, and granting you many emotions, all at your own pace and making you live the adventure the way you want. If you are fascinated by space exploration and love narrative-focused experiences, this is an absolute must-have.

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MonsterVine - Joe Bariso - 4.5 / 5

Starfield is a Bethesda game pushed to the absolute limits, it's a good thing that Bethesda is still the very best at what they do.

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Multiplayer First - James Lara - 9 / 10

It has everything you’d want from a Bethesda game: a deep and prosperous universe filled with endless possibilities and limitless potential. Be who you want to be, go where you want to go; your freedom is in your hands, and what you do with it is entirely up to you in Starfield.

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Noisy Pixel - Azario Lopez - 8 / 10

Starfield is a true space adventure that only Bethesda can deliver. It's an experience catered to the fans of large expansive RPG narratives, but this one takes it a step further to stretch across an entire universe. There are minor systems and menus that cause confusion, and the lack of real tutorials paired with a flimsy opening holds back the opening hours. Still, the experience is undeniably memorable, and the writing for NPCs makes up the best moments. Although the many systems can be overwhelming, this is a game full of discovery for all who play.

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One More Game - Buy

Starfield is arguably the most important Xbox release in a long while, and it delivers an impactful experience that Bethesda fans have been waiting for. Despite a few dated mechanics and systems, it's a relatively polished release compared to their usual offerings, and that alone is a massive achievement.
I had hoped to see Starfield as a great step towards an evolution in the Bethesda formula, but sadly, this isn't the case. Starfield is, most likely, what you would expect it to be, and while that's good enough for fans, it does miss out on the opportunity to take that next step.

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Oyungezer Online - Sabri Erkan Sabanci - Turkish - 9 / 10

This game became my Skyrim. Even though I've finished the game and seen a lot of things, there are still a lot of quests I want to do, a lot of planets I want to explore, a lot of people I want to meet. If you like science fiction, I'm almost sure you'll agree with me.

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Pixel Arts - Reza Modaresi - Persian - 10 / 10

Starfield surpasses all expectations from Bethesda and then some. It's a sprawling, captivating masterpiece brimming with intricate details, leaving you torn over which aspect of gameplay to immerse yourself in. This game redefines the RPG genre, offers an outstanding action-packed experience, and serves as an all-encompassing simulator of the universe. Whether you're prepared to embark on a galactic odyssey that spans hundreds of hours or not, Starfield beckons, and if time is scarce, you'll want to clear your schedule ASAP!

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Polygon - Nicole Carpenter - Unscored

In trying to do everything, Starfield obfuscates its most compelling mysteries.

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Prima Games - Daphne Fama - 9 / 10

Starfield is a good game, like a really good game. It embodies the spirit of Manifest Destiny in a way that no other open-world game has ever come close to approaching. It’s a game that’s meant to be played slowly over the course of months, if not years. And even then, you shouldn’t expect to uncover every little detail.

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SECTOR.sk - Peter Dragula - Slovak - 9.5 / 10

After conquering wastelands and fantasy worlds, Behesda begins to conquer the universe. Starfield offers their biggest RPG yet with a very good mix of story, action and exporation. The Creation Engine still shows beautiful scenery, but also its limits in map size.

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Saudi Gamer - Arabic - 7 / 10

Starfield can be described as a mixed-bag experience that combines great features from excellent side mission designs with amazingly world-building potential and an engaging story with suspense elements to offer. On the other hand, exploration in the game is unfortunately weak in many aspects; This is due to the large reliance on procedural generation of environments. Also, the role-playing elements do not have a strong presence or impact.

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Saving Content - Scott Ellison II - 5 / 5

Starfield doesn’t reinvent the RPG genre, but it does make it quite exciting. It’s a game that feels distinct from the studio’s prior work like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, and this even represents the best of both worlds. Bethesda Game Studios managed to incorporate streamlined systems to make exploring space something fun, and never a chore. There’s just nothing I dislike about it. Starfield is ambitious and magical, capturing the curiosity and vastness of space beautifully, for what feels like a truly next-gen experience.

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Siliconera - Brent Koepp - 9 / 10

Starfield is a genre-defining space exploration RPG. With a vast galaxy of characters and stories to uncover, this is Bethesda's best work in years.

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Stevivor - Jay Ball - 8 / 10

For the sheer size of it, the beauty of the hundreds of different landscapes you can explore and the always engaging missions, Starfield is a massive technical achievement.

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TechRaptor - Erren Van Duine - 8 / 10

Starfield's biggest strength is its complimentary content - sidequests, exploration, and more will gather your attention for hours despite a less-than-compelling narrative.

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[Plextorage]

Any SteamDB reviews already?

 

[Bryank75]

Awesome effort on the review thread @John Elden Ring

Very impressive!

 

[John Elden Ring]

Any SteamDB reviews already?

Only from Leakers. They are praising the game.

 

[ethomaz]

I believe it will get high 80 like 88/89.

 

[Bryank75]

I believe it will get high 80 like 88/89.

That's what I voted for, I think it will be about 87 - 88 TBH

 

[On Demand]

 

[Johnic]

Over 90. It'll be astroturfed to hell.

 

[Swift_Star]

85-90. I’m 100% sure that lots of reviewers will give it low scores to prove a point and I don’t care, I’ll laugh it off.