Starfield：The Fastest-Falling RPG in History? User Reviews Plummet 30%, Player Attrition Severe

Bethesda's sci-fi RPG masterpiece Starfield had a meteoric rise upon its release on Steam, but it has since suffered a disastrous decline in reviews. In just 30 days, its Steam user rating has plummeted from its initial high to a shocking 29%, making it one of the fastest-falling RPGs in history.

Players' main complaints about Starfield center around two areas: an overreliance on procedural generation and a lack of immersion. Many players have complained that the vast world seems vast, but it is actually made up of repetitive content and lifeless cities, making it difficult to create a sense of immersion. It is more like a theme park with a quick look, not a carefully crafted immersive sandbox experience.

"Apart from the boring random quests and repetitive maps, I couldn't find a reason to stay," one player wrote in a review. "Starfield feels like an empty shell, with nothing but a sci-fi exterior, but lacks the soul of an RPG game."

This dissatisfaction is also reflected in sales. According to SteamDB data, the game's peak online players reached 26,000 at the time of its release, but now it only has a pitiful 15,516 people. This is in stark contrast to Cyberpunk 2077, which successfully rebounded after experiencing a similar low point.

In comparison, Cyberpunk 2077 has improved technical issues through continuous updates, and Baldur's Gate 3 has won player acclaim with its excellent story and character development. On the other hand, it seems that Bethesda's ambitious development plans have not yet been able to win back players' disappointment.

Currently, Starfield is still priced at $69.93 on Steam, while Fanatical Standard offers a 45.49% discount. Although GameFly also offers a $66.09 purchase option, it also supports rental services, which seems more suitable for players who are skeptical about the game.

In the face of this RPG that was once highly anticipated but quickly fell, it is impossible not to think: Is it the flashy outer shell of procedural generation that has blinded players' eyes, or has Starfield really disappointed sci-fi fans? Welcome to share your thoughts in the comment section.