Eh, I don't really agree with that. The problem is that in saying that it's "essentially fallout/skyrim in space" people aren't usually talking about just wandering around, they are talking about the gameplay loops, missions, characters, etc. that make up the core game. And that's exactly what it is.
I'll agree that it's soft-RPG, but BGS has been softening the RPG elements for two decades now. Starfield is obviously a heavily market-researched game that is targeting the greatest audience, and I think the sales numbers on Steam alone (estimates put it between 2-5 million sold) speak volumes about how successful that has been.
Obviously that doesn't mean it has no problems. I just think people are a little crazy acting like this isn't a space translation of Skyrim and Fallout 4.
While none of what you said is incorrect, I don't see what that has to do with my comment. It is absolutely a step down from Fallout/Skyrim in RPG mechanics and world exploration, while still maintaining the same gameplay loop. I know Starfield was a huge financial success, but I still the game was underwhelming in all honesty
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u/AuthoritarianSex Nov 20 '23
It's a step down from Fallout/Skyrim in terms of RPG mechanics or world exploration
A bunch of procedurally generated planets or outposts doesn't really change that