Starfield Reviews

Starfield is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Jesse Norris
Top Critic
9.7 / 10.0
Aug 31, 2023

Starfield is a new beginning. Not only for Bethesda but for Xbox as a whole. With excellent writing, stunning graphics, and thrilling gameplay it makes the galaxy yours to explore, shape, and live in. It is a wonderous tapestry to experience your story in a way that only the best have done before.

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90 / 100
Sep 5, 2023

Starfield has completely captivated me on multiple levels with its stunning graphics, solid combat, engaging storyline, and immersive characters. Even with its restrictions on exploration, Starfield is one of the best RPGs on the market that will satisfy you for hundreds of hours to come. This may just be my game of the year. I highly recommend anyone to try Starfield for themselves.

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Worth your time
Sep 15, 2023

It is far from a seamless transition from any other previous Bethesda game into Starfield, and that’s perfectly fine, because with all that Starfield has to offer, it’s worth it to learn how the game works; I was scared this game wouldn’t click for me, but four hours in and I was hooked like nothing else I’ve played to this point this year.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 19, 2023

Bethesda delivers an expansive space experience with Starfield, blending its signature RPG formula with one of the strongest main story plots from its flagship titles. While the monotonous combat may leave some players wanting more, there’s a lot to love here. The immersive cities, engaging plot, and meaningful character interactions make Starfield a worthy addition to Bethesda’s legacy, offering countless hours of exploration and engagement in the Settled Systems.

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85 / 100
Sep 14, 2023

Starfield is a 100% Bethesda RPG whose only real flaw is being too anchored to past game design elements instead of looking forward. Despite some limitations, it's a vast game offering hundreds of hours of gameplay with well-established mechanics and a captivating narrative that keeps players engaged even beyond the credits.

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6.5 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2023
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82%
Sep 10, 2023

Maybe not the ultimate sci-fi game we were hoping for before launch, but Starfield has a lot to offer to both sci-fi fans and fans of Bethesda's games.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2023

After 25 years of stories from The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series, Bethesda Game Studios invites fans of great role-playing games to reach for the stars. We've been waiting a long time for a game that proves that Todd Howard hasn't lost his ability to inspire and inspire, and it's finally here and we're having a lot of fun.

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10 / 10.0
Sep 22, 2023

Since its announcement it has proved to be one of the most anticipated games of the year. It certainly did not disappoint, even with its flaws, which make it almost unique in the genre. Once again Bethesda creates a cult game that, looking at the other games released in 2023, can easily be a candidate for GOTY.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 24, 2023

The game is very much what you make it, and choosing what you want to do, what systems you want to interact with or completely ignore makes for a really rewarding and diverse experience that most people are going to love.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2023

Starfield is a space action RPG, the new universe in more than 25 years that Bethesda has created. With an intriguing story and a universe full of planets and possibilities, you will not get bored with everything you can do in this new installment.

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3.5 / 5.0
Sep 3, 2023

Starfield aims high and delivers an expansive galaxy ripe for exploration, but it stumbles in its execution.

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75 / 100
Nov 14, 2023

In essence, if you're a fan of space adventures, compelling narratives, and in-depth exploration, Starfield is likely to provide you with all of that. However, it's advisable to approach the game with a degree of patience because, at least in my experience, especially as you reach the conclusion, it tends to provoke mixed reactions.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2023

At is core, Starfield isn't anything we haven't seen before. However, it delivers on immersing us into a vast universe that contains galaxies of possibilities.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 31, 2023

The much awaited Bethesda RPG is not without flaws, but the positive aspects outweighs them. If we are willing to overlook some shortcomings and ready to get involved in the story, characters, and environments, Starfield can be a memorable game.

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3 / 5.0
Oct 23, 2023

Individually, enough of its elements are enjoyable enough to engage with. The combat, particularly its shooting, feels pretty good. But so much of the rest of Starfield feels cobbled together so inelegantly that it can’t help but to get in way of the experience.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2023

Starfield can best be described as Skyrim in space and there is certainly nothing wrong with that. In fact, it even feels familiar and can draw new players into a new world. Starfield is immense and you just don't know where to start. The minimal to no explanation really makes it feel like a big adventure for you. You make strategic choices throughout the game, such as providing your ship with power, which skills you want to teach your character to which mission you want to do first. Starfield is overwhelming and perhaps a bit too much for some.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 15, 2023

Starfield shines in its approach to space exploration and immersive graphics, but stumbles in areas such as combat and certain RPG mechanics. The main story can feel uninspired at times, detracting a bit from the experience. Even with its flaws, it offers a satisfying space adventure that will appeal to those who yearn to discover vast cosmoses and immerse themselves in intriguing narratives.

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95%
Sep 28, 2023

Starfield is a love letter to all Bethesda enthusiasts. There is so much content, it's easy to look past its smaller faults.

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Oct 2, 2023

Starfield emerges as a familiar addition to Bethesda's repertoire, offering an expansive but ultimately safe journey through the cosmos. While the game does attempt to delve into profound themes and presents an open-ended narrative structure, it still adheres to Bethesda's tried-and-true formula, failing to break new ground in the action-RPG genre.

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