Bethesda’s highly anticipated Starfield, the studio’s inaugural IP in more than 20 years, is facing a wave of criticism as Steam reviews shift to ‘Mostly Negative.’ While the game initially garnered attention and hype from the gaming community, player response has been on a downward trend since its release.

Despite the initial excitement surrounding Starfield’s potential to build on the success of previous Bethesda titles, players soon found themselves unsatisfied with the overall gaming experience. The disappointment has now translated into negative reviews on Steam, with the game’s rating dropping from ‘Mixed’ to ‘Mostly Negative.’

Starfield’s ‘Recent Reviews’ have gone to ‘Mostly Negative’
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A Reddit user, Wooden_Site_1645, initiated a discussion on the platform by sharing a screenshot highlighting Starfield’s negative reviews on Steam. The Reddit community actively participated in dissecting the issues contributing to the game’s downfall and placing blame on Bethesda for failing to capture the audience effectively.

One player shared their experience, stating, “Did 40+ hours from Sept 1 – Sept 11. Haven’t touched it since. Banking on updates/expansions and maybe even mods to improve it before returning. Otherwise, I probably won’t go back.” Another player echoed a similar sentiment, expressing enjoyment initially but lacking the desire to revisit the game without substantial improvements.

Criticism extended to Bethesda’s inability to evolve and match the level of world-building achieved by other titles, with comparisons drawn to The Witcher 3. Some players emphasized the need for Bethesda to step up its game, emphasizing the diminished appeal of Starfield compared to the immersive cities of Skyrim.

A Reddit user even suggested a change in leadership, stating, “I think it is nigh time Todd retires, and Emil needs to be fired. The increasingly stupid and simplistic narrative is by DESIGN, which is outrageous but par for the course with Emil.”

In summary, players argue that Starfield lacks the compelling elements needed to bring them back, and Bethesda is criticized for falling short of expectations, with some even questioning the effectiveness of Todd Howard in maintaining the studio’s magic touch.