Starfield
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About Starfield
Bethesda Game Studios dropped Starfield on September 6, 2023 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. This single-player shooter and adventure RPG lets you build a custom character before launching into deep space. You cross hundreds of planets to uncover secrets about humanity's future. The game focuses on exploration rather than a linear path, giving you tools to handle combat or diplomacy as needed. Players spend hours scanning resources and managing inventory across massive star systems. It stands out as Bethesda's first major new IP in over two decades, aiming to blend their classic open-world design with space travel mechanics for a fresh experience.
Gameplay
Sessions involve piloting ships between solar systems while managing fuel and heat levels. Once you land on a world, you exit the vehicle and use a jetpack to navigate terrain or climb structures. Combat feels clunky compared to modern shooters but relies on heavy armor and varied weapon mods. You constantly scan for resources like water and metals to craft new gear or build outposts. Fast travel is possible via star map or teleportation gates found in settlements. Dialogue choices influence faction relationships, though the conversation system often lacks nuance. You spend significant time inside menus organizing ship modules and upgrading your character's skill tree to unlock new abilities.
What Players Think
Critics gave this title a 88/100 on Metacritic while IGDB users rated it 80.8 out of 100 based on 328 reviews. The PlayPile community tracks an average completion time of roughly 65 hours for main stories, with full completion taking over 150 hours for some players. User moods skew positive regarding exploration depth but dip when discussing loading screens and performance issues on older hardware. Review snippets frequently mention the sheer scale of content as a major plus despite technical hiccups. Achievement data shows only 24 percent of players have unlocked every trophy, indicating the grind required to finish everything remains high for most folks who play.
PlayPile's Take
Starfield is worth playing if you want a massive sandbox with endless customization options available now for around $70 on PC or console. The achievement count sits at 53, and reaching them demands patience rather than pure skill. This game suits players who enjoy looting systems and base building over tight narrative pacing. It lacks the polish of recent Bethesda titles but offers enough content to justify the price tag for dedicated fans. Skip it if you hate menu-heavy gameplay or frequent loading screens between locations. The scope is undeniable even if execution feels uneven in places.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
80.8
RAWG Rating
3.2
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