Mr.Vic20 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, best3444 said: I highly doubt this game is a 7/10. Seems like click bait. I'm really excited for tomorrow. To some people, I don't doubt it is. There are plenty of folks that straight out dislike BGS RPGs, and others that are just not very taken with them. The good news is that even the lower scored reviews basically say these points: * If you like BGS games, you'll likely like this game * runs stable with less bugs And that's all folks like you and I need to have great time! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Looks like it’s gonna be a banger from the few minutes I watched on Twitch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 11 minutes ago, Mr.Vic20 said: To some people, I don't doubt it is. There are plenty of folks that straight out dislike BGS RPGs, and others that are just not very taken with them. The good news is that even the lower scored reviews basically say these points: * If you like BGS games, you'll likely like this game * runs stable with less bugs And that's all folks like you and I need to have great time! True. I'm a big Bethesda fan so I have no doubt I'll love this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 15 minutes ago, SaysWho? said: "Starfield is more concerned with quantity over quality, and leaves that experience at the surface level." That is exactly the impression I got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 So can I download this tonight at midnight? I don't have the money to buy it today but I get paid right after midnight tonight. And it will be playable tomorrow, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Lol, watching a guy on Twitch, only an hour in, and all he is doing is mining Crafting and gathering is so fuckin' lame 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclyp Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 This is not an indictment of anyone in this thread. Just wanted to say people freaking out over a numbered score to a game they have not played is some of the most loser shit ever to me. 1 1 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewithin Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, Paperclyp said: This is not an indictment of anyone in this thread. Just wanted to say people freaking out over a numbered score to a game they have not played is some of the most loser shit ever to me. i rely on review scores to guide me in life 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, Paperclyp said: This is not an indictment of anyone in this thread. Just wanted to say people freaking out over a numbered score to a game they have not played is some of the most loser shit ever to me. I would definitely NOT read the Reseta era threads then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclyp Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, Mr.Vic20 said: I would definitely NOT read the Reseta era threads then! I could use some hate reading… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Reviews just give me a guide in what reviewers think. I don't care that it got a few 7's because I love Bethesda and I am almost certain I'm going to enjoy this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, Bacon said: Lol, watching a guy on Twitch, only an hour in, and all he is doing is mining Is he German? I bet he's German! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, Commissar SFLUFAN said: Is he German? I bet he's German! No it was DansGaming. He actually isn't mining now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Having read the middling reviews from IGN, Gamespot, and Polygon, there does seem to be a consensus on a few things that seem to really bring down their overall impressions. The menus are probably the single biggest complaint. Menus interrupt or replace otherwise exciting moments, the menus themselves are clunky, too much time is spent in inventory management, and really too much time being spent in menus overall. They also generally didn't like the presence, and really the requirement of fast travel. The other big issue is how slow the opening 10-15 hours is. You have so few abilities, so few choices, so few options on what to do. While other, more positive reviews also mention the opening is much slower than other Bethesda games, the negative reviews really linger on just how much they disliked the beginning of the game and how heavily that affected their feelings. The other complaint that is consistent between them, but is also more vague, is a shallowness to the RPG aspect. It seems like the reviewers were annoyed by the limited options you have in small choices, like how specific quest lines play out or even individual interactions, even while acknowledging that you can make very significant choices in your overall play style or allegiances. The positive reviews seem to take the opposite view while acknowledging the same basic facts. Yes, many of the quest lines offer little real choice, but the overall experience is rich with opportunities to define your character and how you spend your time. The surprises to me were in how nearly everyone encountered very few bugs and the overall consensus on the combat was positive. I had no expectations that the game would be less buggy than previous BSG games and I had hopes but no expectations that the combat would be solid. The AI gets pretty low marks all around, but as long as combat feels good that can be overlooked. After reading these reviews I think I'm more excited than I was prior. I can't predict where I'll fall on the spectrum, but my biggest fears about combat and bugs have greatly diminished. I also don't expect to have the same issues with fast travel as many reviewers. Yeah, flying seamlessly around in NMS is pretty cool, but after 100 hours I would gladly have traded that for the ability to more quickly jump around. I do tend to be unforgiving when it comes to bad menus though, so we'll see how that goes. For now I'll just sit and be tempted by that nice green "PLAY" button in the Xbox app. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShreddieMercury Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 11 minutes ago, Paperclyp said: This is not an indictment of anyone in this thread. Just wanted to say people freaking out over a numbered score to a game they have not played is some of the most loser shit ever to me. Agreed, and it's wild to me how far back this goes. Browsing reviews from 20 years ago will give you the same exact kind of comments and arguments, with the difference being that they're even more vitriolic and higher in volume now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, Bacon said: No it was DansGaming. He actually isn't mining now lol SOUNDS LIKE A GERMAN TO ME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbob42 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 47 minutes ago, SaysWho? said: I wonder if @Xbob42, considering his previous complaints about Bethesda RPGs, will end up falling on the side of Gamespot or not: "When you strip Starfield down to its essentials, it relies on a tried-and-true, but very well-tread formula. It is missing the depth of the games that came before it. Starfield is more concerned with quantity over quality, and leaves that experience at the surface level." The previous games had depth?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewithin Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 PC perf seems to be all over the place right now. some said they barely got 60fps/1080 on a 3080 while some have had benchmarks looking OK? more 2023 gaming fuckery lol im hoping i get lucky like i did with jedi knight and no problems edit: DF please save us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Xbob42 said: The previous games had depth?! Cheese wheels, you can get buried in them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbob42 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, Mr.Vic20 said: Cheese wheels, you can get buried in them... You can do ANYTHING in Bethesda RPGs!* *Provided you wish to hit something, engage in a very rigid conversation, or pick something up and place it somewhere else 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Xbob42 said: You can do ANYTHING in Bethesda RPGs!* *Provided you wish to hit something, engage in a very rigid conversation, or pick something up and place it somewhere else This guy gets it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Firewithin said: PC perf seems to be all over the place right now. some said they barely got 60fps/1080 on a 3080 while some have had benchmarks looking OK? more 2023 gaming fuckery lol im hoping i get lucky like i did with jedi knight and no problems edit: DF please save us Likely to be a cpu bottleneck lurking with this one, people are still struggling with identifying and reporting that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I'm interested in what easy allies gives this. I find them to be the best reviews around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShreddieMercury Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I understand the complaints about the minute-to-minute gameplay systems in Bethesda's games, but the sum of these parts has always (for me) resulted in some of the most immersive and fun experiences across all of games. It's easy to pick apart Skyrim in a granular way, but much harder to articulate how epic and fun the experience of playing the game is once you sink into it. This game looks incredible. I won't be playing it, but I'm happy for people who love big, meaty RPG games. These seem rarer now, and between this and BG3, it's an amazing year for the genre. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I just hope NKB and NCG come out and hate on it so I can feel good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclyp Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, ShreddieMercury said: I understand the complaints about the minute-to-minute gameplay systems in Bethesda's games, but the sum of these parts has always (for me) resulted in some of the most immersive and fun experiences across all of games. It's easy to pick apart Skyrim in a granular way, but much harder to articulate how epic and fun the experience of playing the game is once you sink into it. This game looks incredible. I won't be playing it, but I'm happy for people who love big, meaty RPG games. These seem rarer now, and between this and BG3, it's an amazing year for the genre. Why don’t you want to play it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bacon said: I just hope NKB and NCG come out and hate on it so I can feel good. I don't remember if NKB even bothers with Bethesda games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Really looking forward to reading D1Per’s impressions. The game looks incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: I don't remember if NKB even bothers with Bethesda games? YOU ASKED FOR THIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShreddieMercury Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, Paperclyp said: Why don’t you want to play it? I have more limited time for games now with a young daughter, and find myself gravitating towards simpler games and stuff that I can hop quickly in and out of (lots of racing games at the moment). I also find my patience and energy dwindle when I'm presented with extensive menus, stats, and skill trees, so these big RPG's are tough for me at this point 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbob42 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 29 minutes ago, ShreddieMercury said: I understand the complaints about the minute-to-minute gameplay systems in Bethesda's games, but the sum of these parts has always (for me) resulted in some of the most immersive and fun experiences across all of games. It's easy to pick apart Skyrim in a granular way, but much harder to articulate how epic and fun the experience of playing the game is once you sink into it. This game looks incredible. I won't be playing it, but I'm happy for people who love big, meaty RPG games. These seem rarer now, and between this and BG3, it's an amazing year for the genre. To me, the moment-to-moment gameplay is what builds the big epic moments and overall experience, so it always feels like Bethesda games are stuck in neutral and I'm just hoping to push the game far enough to hit the top of a hill and start coasting for a little while, but it never seems to happen. Maybe this time will be different. It does sound like the gameplay itself is better even if other areas sound lacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Skyrim in space with fewer bugs and enjoyable combat sounds solid enough to me! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawn_of_Apathy Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Firewithin said: i rely on review scores to guide me in life 9/10. Would read again. 45 minutes ago, Firewithin said: PC perf seems to be all over the place right now. some said they barely got 60fps/1080 on a 3080 while some have had benchmarks looking OK? more 2023 gaming fuckery lol im hoping i get lucky like i did with jedi knight and no problems edit: DF please save us if it’s CPU limited, they may have a 3080, but could have a relatively weaker CPU bottlenecking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, best3444 said: So can I download this tonight at midnight? I don't have the money to buy it today but I get paid right after midnight tonight. And it will be playable tomorrow, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, best3444 said: Here Is The ‘Starfield’ Release Time In Your Region For Early Access WWW.FORBES.COM Here are all the launch times for Starfield around the globe for August 31-September 1 early access. Quote Los Angeles – August 31 – 5 PM Ciudad de Mexico – August 31 – 6 PM Chicago – August 31 – 7 PM New York – August 31 – 8 PM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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