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Starfield Review - IGN

It’s never a great sign when someone recommends a game on the grounds that it gets good after more than a dozen hours, but that’s very much the kind of game Starfield is, and I do recommend it. There are a lot of forces working against it, and the combination of disjointed space travel, nonexistent maps, aggravating inventory management, and a slow rollout of essential abilities very nearly did it in. It was the joys piloting a custom spaceship into and out of all sorts of morally ambiguous situations in a rich sci-fi universe that eventually pulled it out of a nosedive. I’m glad that I powered through the early hours, because its interstellar mystery story pays off and, once the ball got rolling, combat on foot and in space gradually became good enough that its momentum carried me into New Game+ after I’d finished the main story after around 60 hours.

Sonic1881622d ago

Decent score and he did mention similarities of NMS

Sonic1881622d ago (Edited 622d ago )

Well it doesn't stand a chance to win GOTY but Xbox fans finally got their game they hyped up. It is what it is .

NotoriousWhiz622d ago

^ Diablo 4 was a 9. Before they ruined it.

S2Killinit622d ago

All that hype. But, 80 range is an okay game to me.

DarXyde622d ago

S2Killinit,

Really? It's high 80s at this point (literally ONE point below my minimum expectation of 88 at the time of this comment).

80s range is a pretty solid game. The sense I get from the reviews is that it's a great game with shortcomings. That's fair enough.

Really, well done on a solid game, Bethesda. Debatable whether this is their best title, but it will certainly be considered their most ambitious of their current games.

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solideagle622d ago

@sonic
It will win Xbox GOTY but may not overall GOTY

Sonic1881622d ago

It will definitely win Xbox GOTY

jwillj2k4622d ago

Bro they got nothing else. Like literally nothing else it’s between this and redfall.

RpgSama622d ago

LOL, It will near Red fall In a close race.

S2Killinit622d ago

It will come down to the wire between the two xbox contenders.

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neutralgamer1992622d ago (Edited 622d ago )

IGN hands out 10/10 like no tomorrow. But the 2 reviews I wanted to watch have been on point

ACG
G-Man lives

Hopefully all the bugs are fixed quickly. I will wait few weeks before downloading

Sitting at 88/100 after 30+ reviews is great

Cockney622d ago

If the review code shenanigans are over and all outlets get to have a say I think we'll see it come down a little, but still, an 80+ is a good game, well done xbox

RaidenBlack622d ago

GmanLives called it Phenomenal : https://www.youtube.com/wat...
ACG says its absolutely worth buying : https://www.youtube.com/wat...
Gameranx : https://youtu.be/-vDwN0HDDq...

Waiting for Skill Up's review ... but in the meantime you can check TKs-Mantis' review : https://www.youtube.com/wat...
The guy makes one of the best Fallout lore videos

neutralgamer1992622d ago

Raiden

Shill up isn’t worth it and isn’t trustable IMO. ACG is the only one who does his videos with absolutely no sponsors while shill up is always sponsored and his opinion has been called out many times

Also seriously guys disagreeing because we have a good to great game is so damn childish. Grow up and stop being so damn immature

I own a XSX, PS5 and gaming PC. I want great games and starfield is a great game it seems. There are some shortcomings and issues which I am sure will be fixed quickly

I hate the fact Bethesda didn’t send out codes to everyone because why try to hide coverage for your game when the game is very good

This is the first major Xbox exclusives since halo 3 (speaking from hype and PR POV)

Crows90622d ago

Yeah I'm going to be honest I'm not sure what the complaints about the game really amount to. From what I've seen it's another Bethesda game. Nothing more and nothing less. Basically what we all expected...unless we were on pure blind fanboyism due to recent purchase.

SixFrvgz621d ago

Did you watch Luke Stephens' review?

I guess you didn't. You'll just cherry pick the reviews that make you feel better.

Game is the standard Bethesda fair. Nothing spectacular. No real space exploration. Recycled layouts used on different planets, same enemy placement, same object placement, loading screens, menus on top of menus.

Yes. "Neutralgamer"... enjoy the selective reviews that tell you what you want to hear.

anast621d ago (Edited 621d ago )

Luke Stephens is comprehensive in his review.

Yui_Suzumiya621d ago

GManLives is who I go to for the best gaming suggestions.

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GamingSinceForever622d ago (Edited 622d ago )

You’re putting too much weight into GOTY. Honestly who gives a damn? I can tell
you right now that I enjoyed RE4 Remake more than Zelda but we know which will win in the end.

It all boils down to what it is you like and not what everyone else thinks.

I personally wound up not really liking FF16. The cutscenes were way to frequent, the side quests were pointless, and the bosses took way too many hits to kill. However it will be up for GOTY. 🤷🏾‍♂️

crazyCoconuts622d ago

Even mentioning GOTY is comical at this point.

StormSnooper622d ago

well, this definitely is not a game of the year contender. Doesn't mean its crap. But it appears that the hype was not warranted.

lelo2play622d ago (Edited 622d ago )

This reviewer gave Watch Dogs Legion a 8... * facepalm *

The amount of hate Starfield got from the get go, it was inevitable some low review scores. Likely the most hated game ever...
As for me, from what I've seen so far, Starfield looks great. Waiting for Sep 6th to play the game.

crazyCoconuts622d ago

Wow, so Watch Dogs Legion is more fun than Starfield? That's not good...

Operation1223620d ago

I just wanna say starfield pc is sitting at a 88 metacritic and fallout 4 got a 84 metacritic. Fallout 4 was a pretty big deal for people

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generic-user-name622d ago

Looks like BG3 will secure the GOTY after all.

derek622d ago

Before BG3 I would have said TOTK for sure, but bg3 has the new and unexpected vibe going for it i think it will win handily. Plus it's a multiplatform game a voters seem to prefer those to avoid console wars.

Bobertt622d ago

It would be funny though to see Armored Core 6 somehow come out of nowhere and win to piss off the devs who were mad about Elden Ring.

FinalFantasyFanatic621d ago

@Bobertt,
I would love that as an AC fan and long time player, probably won't happen though, it's definitely down to TOTK or BG3, but I'm leaning towards BG3 taking it.

Flawlessmic622d ago

Was always a tough ask, bg3 is a game of the decade type game.

Starfield outside if a few issues seems like the critics love it and is tracking high 80s which is a great score.

Can't wait to finally play it, been such a long it, glad to see that overall bethesda has delivered

solideagle622d ago

I think BG3 will sweep this time

Terry_B622d ago

BG3 and or Spiderman 2 ..but for me personally it will be Mortal Kombat

Viljong622d ago

Diablo 4 is allready ahead of competition

SixFrvgz621d ago

I'd like to see Armored Core 6 in GOTY consideration as well. Perfect package of a game. No DLC, Battlepasses, no BS.

Yui_Suzumiya620d ago

Grisaia: Chronos Rebellion will be tough to beat for GOTY

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Redemption-64622d ago

Twitter or X should be interesting today

blackblades622d ago (Edited 622d ago )

Yeah lol, the hype people had with this. They expecting 9s and perfect scores but nope. Twitter guys are the worse

derek622d ago (Edited 622d ago )

Not good enough for xbox fans who have been hyping this game as game of generation material etc etc. I was sure this thing would get in the 90s becuase it was presented well and reviewers seem to be rooting for it to be great not just good.

chrisx622d ago

I always knew it would be an average to ok game. Great that Xbox gamers finally have a win.. been a long time coming

Vx_622d ago

I did call it out , from their fishy review embargo date and that leaked gameplay footage. But hey!! I got attacked for stating the obvious! which is that the game is boring and average looking at best.

poppatron622d ago

As far as review embargo’s go this is the best they’ve ever done, Bethesda have a nasty habit of sending review copies out at the very last minute

moomoo319622d ago

U seen one review from IGN and “you always knew”? You havent even played the game 😂 yall are crazy

FinalFantasyFanatic621d ago

I've seen pretty reasonable scores for it, so I guess it's a pretty average game, probably not for me though, I have trouble enjoying open world games at the best of times (although that "open world" seems a bit limited when compared to the archetype).

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Fallout 4 on Switch 2 seems inevitable, but what about Starfield?

A Fallout 4 Nintendo Switch 2 port seems like an inevitability, but what about other Bethesda RPGs like Starfield.

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neutralgamer199236d ago

I think all games will end up on switch from Xbox. MS has embraced going to other platforms now if games aren't doing well on Nintendo MS may be more selective in the future

On playstation they have been quite successful

anast36d ago

I'm not sure too many people want to play Starfield.

Profchaos36d ago

Phils all but confirmed they are going in hard with the switch 2

TheColbertinator36d ago

All are welcome to Switch 2. Microsoft Games Studios is interested in long term profits and market value not petty fanboy thoughts.

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Tom Warren: Bethesda Have Been Working on PS5 Starfield "For a While"

Tom Warren, senior editor at The Verge, claims on The Xbox Two + 1 podcast that a PS5 port of Starfield "should be ready" this year.

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gold_drake46d ago

i believe that 100%

but not cause its difficult to work the ps5, its cause the game itself is fundamentally broken asf

RaidenBlack45d ago (Edited 45d ago )

Yea they need to fix it and I think they teased some major updates and patches this year. And as the norm we know even those won't be perfect and it'll take another year or two to reach a better state.
What Starfield also need is few more DLCs to fix the barrenness. .... and especially a substantial banger one with story and exploration to coincide with the PS5 launch and renew some interest.

dveio45d ago

"its cause the game itself is fundamentally broken asf"

Thanks.

I hate the rambling around pretty obvious things.

Such as, like you said, Starfield is just a big pile of broken code.

The latest news about Starfield's developmental environment just proved it.

badz14945d ago

If they release a PS5 version and it's still a loading screen simulator, they will just embarrass themselves.

Abear2145d ago

Corporate greed is the sole reason it’s coming to PS5. Expect the same game. This is M$ and Bethesda trying to recoup losses and capitalize on huge PS5 player base in an attempt to fund their next lame project.

neutralgamer199245d ago

Hopefully there is a huge major patch that gives the game a fresh chance

rudero45d ago

I believe it 100% because it was already being developed for PlayStation before they were acquired.

Not a rumor or a magical Microsoft push…
It was already in development.

-Foxtrot45d ago (Edited 45d ago )

They are going to have to do something to make you want the PS5 version

They can't escape all the negative coverage it's received since launch so they will need something to draw people in and honestly I can't think of anything.

It will sell, it just won't sell as well as they would have hoped for a Bethesda open world game now that they are launching late when opinions have already been made.

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pwnmaster300046d ago

Hope it does pretty good, big fan of Bethesda.
But not gonna lie this game was fucking ass.

Probably my least favorite Bethesda style rpg ever.
Regretted paying to play it early.

moomoo31945d ago

It was so disappointing.. its not horrible but its a solid 7/10

UnbreakableAlex45d ago

Have fun with this ginormous bore fest!

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Report: Starfield on PS5 Seems to Be Loaded in Backend According to Mods

The official PlayStation logo has been spotted in one of Starfield's mods on Bethesda's own creations site.

B5R61d ago

Just announce it already.

lukasmain61d ago

They should try to remove the stupid overabundance of ridiculous loading screens for the PS5 version. But I assume it's not possible because of their crap engine and/or their laziness to do anything about it. But it is possible in some instances as some modders have done so a few times for PC from what I have seen.

It will be super jarring and weird for PS5 players to see so many loading screens, I worry it will destroy any potential immersion. I don't think I could handle it honestly lol. Combining that with the uninspired gameplay, I expect it would tank my motivation to play and finish the game.

Profchaos60d ago

Yeah I feel like it was also the creation engine it was core to why I gave up on the game the forced tutorials I was still getting 4 hours in just annoyed me it did t help I had just played through tears of the kingdom st the time which had zero tutorials and being forced to stop for a guided tutorial every 20 minutes killed me I have up at 6 hours despite being a huge fallout fan

Armaggedon60d ago

If one doesnt like the screens, just dint olay the game. Just like if one doesnt not like being handcuffed, dont play a fromsoft souls game. They are integral to the games design.

BISHOP-BRASIL60d ago

Are you seriously trying to push loading screens as a voluntary design choice rather than a technical limitation in 2025? Good luck with that...

Armaggedon60d ago

I dont know… is me having input delay when I try to roll in elden ring a technical limitation?

Bathyj60d ago

Meh.
I just started Death stranding. I don't have time for that.

LoveSpuds60d ago

I am trying to wrap up my Elden Ring playthrough so I can get a replay of Death Stranding in ahead of the sequel. That new video last week has be really excited, I loved the first game, one of my fave platinum trophies.

Bathyj60d ago

This is my first playthrough.
I didn't really get it when it released.
But after that trailer I decided to give it another look.

After 5 hours, I've built my first bridge. While ïts to early to be 100% sure I think I'm hooked. I'll see how I go. It feels like a game that hard to sell to someone but if you know you know

There's just so much Kojima in the game.

LoveSpuds59d ago

Just wait until later in the game when you start building a network of zip lines. Journeys that used to take 20 mins are done on a couple of minutes, it feels so satisfying 😀

Hope it continues to resonate with you dude, enjoy!

Profchaos60d ago

If what never a matter of if but when

MaximusPrime_60d ago

I have zero interest in this game but there are people who like it. People have their personal preference.

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