In this video, the author shares their initial impressions of Starfield after 15 hours of early access gameplay. They discuss the game’s flaws such as dated graphics and simplistic mechanics, but also highlight its immersive world, variety in locations and items, and lack of game-breaking bugs.
The author of the video has spent 15 hours playing Starfield in early access and is ready to give their first impressions of the game. They start off by discussing the graphics, noting that while the game is beautiful in terms of game world creation, the visual fidelity is not impressive and feels dated compared to games like Star Citizen or Elite Dangerous. They also mention other flaws such as the lack of a map, simplicity of gameplay mechanics like mining and lockpicking, and a flight model reminiscent of Freelancer from 2003. However, they clarify that these flaws are not game-breaking, but rather detract from the overall experience.
Moving on to the positives, the author praises the sense of life and immersion in Starfield, with bustling cities and interesting activities and characters to interact with. They mention the variety in locations, such as the contrast between the outside city and the underbelly, as well as the variety in weapons and items found in the game. They also appreciate the presence of secondary quests and the challenge presented by intelligent AI in combat situations.
The author highlights that they have only encountered minor bugs and have not experienced the game-breaking issues that others have warned about. They express their appreciation for being able to play a game that is well-optimized and allows them to do everything they want on their PC. However, they do mention that there are some functional limitations in the game, such as not being able to do certain actions without having specific skills or lacking tutorial hints for side quests.
In conclusion, the author acknowledges that it’s too early to provide a full review of the game but looks forward to sharing more impressions as they continue to play. They encourage viewers to share their own thoughts on Starfield and thank the YouTube members for their support. They also request audience engagement through sharing, liking, and commenting on the video to help with the YouTube algorithm.