2023-09-09 12:00:00
After its release on September 6, does Starfield keep its promises? Is the game worth it? Discover our test in the following!
After the success of Skyrim and Fallout 4, Bethesda might have played it safe and moved directly to The Elder Scrolls 6. Except that the video game publisher decided to set its sights on Starfield, an ambitious open-ended science fiction game. It should also be noted that this RPG is the company’s first original intellectual property in over 25 years. According to gamers who have already tried the game, the bet has paid off!
What exactly is Starflied?
Indeed, Starfield is a historical game that totally absorbs the player. It manages to transcend comparisons with Skyrim by establishing itself as one of Bethesda’s greatest games until this day. It should be understood that the first few hours of Starfield seem to be slower, but once the player is free to explore the many galaxies and planets at will, the game will speed up considerably.
According to the Starfield test, the magic will take time to work and once established, it will propel on a galactic quest in which you no longer want to go out! You will have complete freedom to play your way, but this will determine which skills you can unlock during the game.
Starfield review: what is the level of fighting games in this RPG?
At the very beginning, the fighting games in Starfield are nothing special. You’ll feel like you’re in Fallout but without VATS. However, as you level up, unlock skills and expand your arsenal, you will find yourself in a most exciting fighting game. But you will have to wait how long to play Starfield ?
You’ll see that what starts out as basic gunfights turns into explosive action sequences. Players will fly around with their boosters, blast enemies with shotguns before taking cover to reload and heal up before the next fight.
How does your character relate to your combat performance?
Note that on-foot combat in Starfield becomes entertaining if players spend their points toacquire the right skills. This is also the case for combat on board ships. It is depending on the characteristics that you chose during the creation of your character that the fights can be slow or that you lack precision.
To overcome this, it is wise to invest in the right skills throughout the game. Don’t worry, you will slowly gain experience to know which skill you need to defeat your enemies in the heart of the galaxy .
You will be entitled to space battles that border on realism with asteroid fields like in the movies. After trying it, we can tell you that some games built around space combat fail to make these galactic battles quite as exciting as in Starfield!
Is there an alternative to fighting in this game?
Certainly, fighting games are incredible and will take the breath away of almost any gamer, except that many do not share the same penchants for fighting. So, if you’re not a fan of firing cannons to get rid of your enemies, our test allowed us to conclude that you will be able to write Starfield your way.
The game publisher makes available to gamers features that bring the game to life according to each desire. Among this, the possibility of traveling quickly from one planet to another. Enough to put aside the numerous restrictions found in most Bethesda games!
A journey light years away will allow you to meet a wide variety of individuals, all with unique stories and motivations. Some of these characters can even be recruited and assigned to the ship or outposts you have built.
We can say it, composing your crew in an RPG is a rewarding experience. You will have the impression of finding yourself with real people as each character has been well fleshed out. Who knows, you might also sympathize with a Starfield character in the age of AI?
Starfield review: what do you need to remember regarding customization?
As we just said a little above, it is possible for each gamer to customize your character but not only. You can also add your personal touch to the design of your ship or the recruitment of members of your crew.
Besides that, you are free to write your own science fiction adventures by exploring an immense universe that knows no boundaries. Bethesda wasn’t kidding when it said there was over 1,000 planets in Starfieldand while it’s true that some of them are barren lands, others are full of interesting flora and fauna, not to mention the dangerous aliens that live there.
Players will be free to go wherever their imagination takes them in Starfield. Each place has interesting content to offer, it’s up to you to know if it suits you or not! So you can think outside the box by creating your own quest or following hand-created content polished exclusively by Starfield editors.
What regarding the tools made available to players?
During our test, we were able to discover that you will be able to experience the Starfield game your way. The RPG provides us with the relevant tools. You are free to purchase a much larger ship, travel to the depths of the galaxy with your crew, or build outposts on remote planets to collect valuable resources to help other gamers. You can also jeopardize the security of the universe by sowing chaos with your gravitational engines.
Starfield review: does the game have any flaws?
Reading us, you think that Is Starfield a flawless game? Far from there ! Like any game, it also has flaws but they are not enough to significantly spoil the gaming experience! Among this, it should be noted the archaic choice of mission design for example the slowness of NPCs unlike the character the player has chosen.
It should also be noted the similarity between certain dungeons which will not guarantee total immersion for the gamer. Regardless, we can say that Starfield is much more accomplished than Bethesda’s other games to date.
As for bugs, during our testing of the different Starfield features, we didn’t notice no crippling bug. Which is a good point for the game. We cannot, however, leave aside the few general problems that the game encounters, like drops in image quality as well as visual and sound problems.
Despite these few “oddities”, Starfield remains a very polished RPG, especially for a publisher like Bethesda. However, we hope that the technical problems will be corrected in a future update.
The flaw in the main quest
Aside from potential technical issues, Starfield’s biggest flaws are most visible during the main quest. In a certain way, the Starfield main quest is the best main quest in any Bethesda game, with truly ingenious missions filled with fun combat, gripping narrative moments, and extremely important decisions that have a dramatic impact on the game world and its characters.
Despite this, we were able to note some disappointments during our test on Starfield. Indeed, the main quest involves a series of very repetitive missions, where we find the same puzzle and the same enemy each time. These quests remain obligatory passages before being able to dive into the heart of the action. The main concern is that they leave no room for surprises. Everything remains predictable since to be able to talk regarding it with other gamers, we will have to spoil it.
However, the story in the main quest is filled with well-written and believable characters with interesting developments. As for the ending, it will depend on the player. Some fans will be blown away by what happens, while others won’t be satisfied with the answers Starfield provides to gaming’s biggest mysteries.
Combat on board ships
Of all the factions in Starfield, the Crimson Fleet quest line is by far the most exciting. This quest has serious stakes and an incredible finale that remains one of the game’s greatest moments. But it’s just one of the many unforgettable moments that the game is full of.
Whether it isclashes between ships like Star Trek or simply the impressive sight of a planet lost in the heart of space, Starfield offers memorable moments, one following the other. The game’s problems, while they exist, are not significant as a whole. We can assure you that according to our test, you will always want to play Starfield, when the moment presents itself.
Like other Bethesda games, Starfield is packed with enough content so that players remain lost in its universe for hundreds of hours. But, unlike the others, it has more replayable value, notably the New Game+ option. The latter gives players the opportunity to continue their adventures in the way they wish.
The implementation of New Game+ in Starfield is brilliant. While we can’t share the details of how it works, we can tell you that it will be even harder to stop playing Starfield than Skyrim.
Conclusion of our Starfield test
Starfield keeps all its promises. If you are looking fora science fiction game par excellence, this RPG will meet your expectations and much more. It opens the door to an incredibly vast world where exploration and play will be the watchwords. Certainly, Skyrim remains one of the most adored games of the moment, but we think that Starfield remains unbeatable. We will continue to talk regarding him, even for the next 10 years. According to our test, Starfield is an exciting game, a must-discover game, and the best Xbox exclusive!
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