Bethesda has slipped up on that side in the past, but by and large, I have plenty of faith. It doesn’t take a magician to transform these aspects into galactic empires and star-roving bands. We already know that Bethesda is capable of giving us intriguing aliens. I can already think of five preexisting sci-fi and fantasy races I’d love to see in Starfield five distinct things the game should feature isn’t much harder. And the more said about Fallout‘s ghoul people, the better. In Fallout 3, there is a quest to stop a cult of literal nuke-worshipers from unleashing another armageddon. Let’s dwell on the Altmer of The Elder Scrolls high elves through and through, but with a distinctly Elder Scrolls flavor that proves Bethesda Game Studios can bring fresh angles to old notions. But it probably isn’t what Bethesda Game Studios should do here.
It is entirely feasible to craft a compelling interstellar narrative without extraterrestrials. Maybe this one screams obvious, but there are some wonderful space-based science fiction stories that either focus more on human infighting ( The Expanse comes to mind) or omit alien life entirely (now I’m thinking Battlestar Galactica). If Bethesda cannot manage to make the most incredible premise suitably mesmerizing, Starfield probably can’t limp along on these other four out of five things we want from the game. Nothing can compare to initiating liftoff and traveling across the universe at faster-than-light speeds. Fellow explorers should tell us about the distant reaches, the uncharted regions, and the supposed treasures lingering out in the unknown. Planets should look intriguing even at a cursory glance, their true depths springing to life as we land. With a literal spaceship to command and the unequaled width and depth of space as our proverbial ocean, the high-octane adventure should be our #1 fuel source. Bethesda opening sequences are seldom award-worthy it’s that first moment of the vastness that truly sticks with us. No matter which way you choose to move, it won’t be long before an adventure begins.Īdventure must await us in Starfield, and we should recognize that quickly. But look in any other direction you’ll be greeted by emerald plains, shaded forests, scary caves, and ancient ruins. The realm’s capital, Imperial City, looms before you in all its walled grandeur. In Oblivion, it’s a short and fateful traipse through a rat-infested dungeon and you’re off to the open world. The game must feel alive.įor my money, no Bethesda Game Studios epic better captures the sense of immediate adventure quite like Oblivion. Small animals ought to frolic and flee, giving deadly and dreadful predators a wide berth. The music should rival the greatest open-world themes. What is a space opera without awe? If we will be visiting alien worlds, should they not be diverse? Some as vividly so as Vvardenfell, others almost Earth-like in appearance but with buzzing insects that make noises unlike any we’ve heard and magnetic storms too severe for urban sprawls to ever sprout. Starfield must take cues from Morrowind and many other Bethesda classics. How Vivec City stands out in the south, nine massive cantons as imposing as the god-kings the Dunmer revere is Bethesda’s art team at their strongest. That strange, titular realm is home to bizarre creatures and hollowed-out giant mushroom townships. But not a single one of them feels like Morrowind. Hundreds of Western RPGs have been created since Morrowind, for example, and many are well worth playing. Their mood-setting soundtracks, lush and lively sound effects, and appropriately lived-in feelings all contribute to a unique identity. The best Bethesda games are the ones that stick in our heads even when we’re not actively playing them. Bethesda is making a statement of quality and self-assurance, so here’s a statement from yours truly - here are five things we want from Starfield. With senior producer Todd Howard claiming that Starfield will feel like more of an RPG than recent efforts - and the game unexpectedly becoming a key Xbox exclusive - it’s no coincidence that the development team has elected to release it on the 11th anniversary of Skyrim: 11/11/22. While the developer’s games continue to sell quite well, the fandom is somewhat cooler on Fallout 4 than prior projects, and initial reception to the most recent Bethesda entry, Fallout 76, was so dire that few are even aware the multiplayer sandbox has made a pretty impressive turnaround. Bethesda Game Studio’s upcoming sci-fi epic RPG, Starfield, has a lot riding on its shoulders.
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