What is happening with starfield It is a case worth studying. The new thing from Bethesda began its journey with opinions, for the most part, quite positive. It was also the first time that an Xbox exclusive game received so much attention. Not even Halo Infinite got something similar. However, as the months passed, starfield has become a kind of ugly ducklingat least on Steam.
At the time of writing this post, recent reviews of starfield on Steam they are “Mostly negative”. For its part, the general reviews are found in “Variations”.
It is undeniable that, at this time of year, many people have the opportunity to buy more video games. Either because they have more time due to the holiday period, or because they had the opportunity to acquire the necessary hardware to enjoy it – console or PC.
However, these players are not liking it starfield. If we look at the negative reviews, we find common opinions. Many agree that exploration is tedious and frustrating. Whom HypertextualAlthough we loved the game in general terms, we also pointed out its negative points. One was that exploring planets could become a boring experience. Especially because, yes or yes, you have to do it walking long distances.
Other comments on Steam point out the absurd amount of loading times in starfield, a situation that has certainly been criticized from the beginning. Entering and leaving the ship, or any building, involves waiting a certain amount of time. The problem is that when you do it so often, it starts to get annoying.
Those who have dedicated hundreds of hours to it also agree on the following: there comes a time when the adventure becomes monotonous. Once you’ve completed the main story and faction quests, the side quests become repetitive. Others, however, have found construction a fun and different proposal. If you have reached this point of starfieldyou will know that Outposts are almost a separate game.
Let’s discard the review bombing about starfield
This sudden change of opinion about starfield has made some think that the game is falling victim to review bombing. However, that idea is somewhat far from reality. Unlike Metacritic, where anyone can leave a negative comment and harm the average rating of a game, on Steam there is a filter. If you haven’t purchased it, you can’t post reviews.
So what is going on? Although Bethesda continues to add mechanics and improve it technically, the biggest requests remain unaddressed. For example, the players who have dedicated the most time to it are still waiting for a land vehicle that will allow us to transport ourselves more quickly around the planets. And the newly arrived players simply did not find in starfield a fun experience, and it is respected.
My opinion? I believe that certain negative reviews have been exaggerated. starfield It’s a good game, but it’s not perfect. We can’t even say that it should have won the “Game of the Year”, even less so among so many great games that saw the light of day throughout 2023. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyed. Perhaps, like other Bethesda titles, it is aimed at specific niches that are sure to get the most out of your space adventure. As a science fiction fan, I still consider it a must-see experience…