Starfield is a highly anticipated space-themed game developed by none other than Bethesda, the company that created Skyrim and the Fallout games. While Starfield has received thousands of positive reviews on platforms like Steam and has over 1 million players, some still aren’t impressed by the game.
But are these negative reviews justified? As with any highly anticipated game, there are always high expectations and a level of scrutiny that comes along with it. It’s common for gamers to have a list of complaints about a game.
However, it’s important to examine whether these complaints are valid or simply a result of unrealistic expectations. In this article, we will take a closer look at the negative reviews surrounding Starfield and determine whether they are justified.
Starfield is Being Review Bombed
Currently, players are review bombing Starfield on a platform called Metacritic. Review bombing is a practice where a large number of negative reviews or ratings are intentionally posted on a particular platform. It’s used to manipulate the overall rating or reputation of a product.
The negative reviews are often done as a form of protest but can significantly impact the credibility and perception people have of a particular game. While Starfield has gained a massive following and positive feedback on other platforms, players on Metacritic have been giving the game ratings of 0 to 1 out of 10 stars.
Why Are Gamers Giving Starfield a Low Rating?
Some gaming sites like Game Rant suggested the reason for the low ratings is that Starfield is an Xbox exclusive. On the other hand, there are some gamers who have legitimate complaints about the game’s playability and exploration capabilities.
Other gamers have also experienced technical difficulties with Starfield. Considering how expensive games are these days, you’d expect a highly anticipated game not to have these issues. However, even those who don’t find the game interesting wouldn’t give it a low score of 1 out of 10.
What Gamers Are Saying About Starfield
One player stated that perhaps the developers of the game could manage to improve the experience of Starfield through future updates and expansions. The player suggested that the game would have been better if there were fewer planets to explore, as there are over 1000 in the game.
A fan who is more into Fallout than Skyrim stated that in the beginning of playing Starfield, it was fun. But the more you play, the more it starts becoming repetitive and bland. Another player accused Starfield of being too “woke” and saying he didn’t want to play a game with a political agenda.
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Are There Any Positive Reviews of Starfield on Metacritic?
While there is a sea of negative comments about Starfield, there are also loyal fans who find the game unique and intriguing to play. A fan of Bethesda Games stated that it’s the best game the developers have made so far.
Another reviewer stated that anyone who has anything negative to say about Starfield is either a troll or has installed the game on an HDD and not an SSD, as required. The reviewer went on to say that Starfield is the epic RPG players have been waiting for.
What the Overall Scores Are for Starfield
Since Starfield now has a mix of positive and negative reviews, the overall score for the game is currently sitting at 5.6. The game has over 2400 positive write-ups and over 2200 negative reviews. This means that the positive ratings are slowly ranking up, but the review bombing is still underway.
Should You Play Starfield?
Reading reviews on a game can help you make an informed decision on whether it’s worth buying and playing. But at the end of the day, some players just expect too much from a game, and it can stop you from buying titles that you’d otherwise enjoy playing.
It’s always best to try playing the game yourself to decide whether or not you love it. Then, you can provide an honest review of Starfield based on its playability, graphics, and storyline. Starfield is available on both Xbox and PC. You can purchase the game through Xbox Game Pass to try it out for yourself.
Final Thoughts
There is always the possibility that the developers of Starfield will release updates and expansions for the game to improve it. But overall, Starfield could be the space-themed game you’ve been looking for. We suggest playing the game yourself and making your own decision on whether it’s an excellent game or not.
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