The speaker expresses enthusiasm for Starfield, describing it as “cool” and sharing their excitement about its combat mechanics. They acknowledge some issues with the game, but highlight the positive aspects of its combat and encourage others to explore it further.
The speaker begins by expressing their enthusiasm for Starfield, describing it as “cool”. They then mention a video clip posted by a friend, showcasing gameplay similar to Dishonored with its funky moves and showcasing the game’s combat mechanics. The speaker becomes inspired by this and decides to try their hand at combat in Starfield. They share a couple of clips they made, expressing both frustration and enjoyment during the process.
However, the speaker also acknowledges some issues they encountered while playing the game. They mention that the pistol they used was weak, and the aim down sights accuracy was described as bizarre. Other powers took a long time to activate, and the damage ones did little damage, making them seem useless. The combat sliding was too short, and overall, the performance of the game was not ideal for consistent playthroughs. The speaker points out that the AI in the game was also lacking.
Despite these criticisms, the speaker focuses on the positive aspects of Starfield’s combat. They mention that the game is on the right track, especially with Arkane, the studio known for developing the Dishonored games, involved in its development. They encourage the audience to check out Benjamin’s videos, which showcase the gunplay in Starfield effectively. The speaker also invites viewers to join their Discord server and share their own attempts at combat in the game.
In conclusion, the speaker expresses their overall mixed feelings about Starfield. They acknowledge the game’s flaws and performance issues but highlight the enjoyable aspects of the combat mechanics, praising the involvement of Arkane and encouraging others to explore the game’s potential in that aspect.