Game reviews / Starfield
Starfield
2023 · PC · Xbox Series X|S · PlayStation 5 · Action RPG · Science fiction · Open world
5 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Starfield delivers an enormous science-fiction sandbox built around Bethesda’s familiar strengths: flexible character building, faction storylines, companion interactions, ship customization, and an abundance of side activities. Critics consistently praised its scale, visual presentation, atmosphere, narrative variety, and improved combat. However, the galaxy’s procedural exploration often feels repetitive and empty, while menus, loading transitions, uneven enemy AI, stiff gunplay, and inconsistent performance weaken the sense of seamless space travel. The consensus is a polished, content-rich RPG with memorable quests and a compelling setting, but one that rarely matches the cohesion or discovery-driven impact of Skyrim or Fallout.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-20
Pros
- Huge galaxy with extensive quests, factions, and activities
- Strong companion writing and science-fiction atmosphere
- Improved combat, ship customization, and character progression
- Detailed visuals and generally polished presentation
Cons
- Repetitive and sparsely rewarding planetary exploration
- Frequent menus, loading transitions, and limited seamless space travel
- Uneven combat encounters and enemy AI
- Large scope sometimes harms pacing, focus, and usability
Review sources
5 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- COGconnected · Canada · 90/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 75/100
- VGC · United Kingdom · 100/100
- Game Informer · United States · 85/100
- GameSpot · United States · 70/100