Bethesda had a lot to live up with this thanks to it being a while since a completely brand new game in the vein of Elder Scrolls/Fallout and longer since a big new IP. Did they succeed?
Yes and no. Basically if you dont like Bethesda games already, this isnt going to win you over. NPCs are still awkward, the AI isnt the best, the game has quite a fair amount of random bugs and issues everywhere and the main story falls flat and doesnt add a ton.
Where this absolutely succeeds however and is part of the reason I have been losing hour after hour without realising it is the scope of the game. One issue ive usually had with Bethesda's games is it often goes 'Ah! Heres the big city!' and its just ten people and a dog.
Not the case here. Cities feel ALIVE, they feel big, open, bustling and full of details, hidden spots, curios and clutter. Not just that but the entire element of space exploration, basically Bethesda 'borrowing' elements of No Mans Sky wholesale work very well. It all leads to an absolute timesink of a game as you chase quests, fetch things, kill pirates and talk people down... all while also being an absolute kleptomaniac and stealing anything that isnt nailed down.
Its honestly a joy to play and feels right at home with Elder Scrolls and Fallout... I do wish the storylines and characters were tighter but otherwise? A lot of fun.
Yes and no. Basically if you dont like Bethesda games already, this isnt going to win you over. NPCs are still awkward, the AI isnt the best, the game has quite a fair amount of random bugs and issues everywhere and the main story falls flat and doesnt add a ton.
Where this absolutely succeeds however and is part of the reason I have been losing hour after hour without realising it is the scope of the game. One issue ive usually had with Bethesda's games is it often goes 'Ah! Heres the big city!' and its just ten people and a dog.
Not the case here. Cities feel ALIVE, they feel big, open, bustling and full of details, hidden spots, curios and clutter. Not just that but the entire element of space exploration, basically Bethesda 'borrowing' elements of No Mans Sky wholesale work very well. It all leads to an absolute timesink of a game as you chase quests, fetch things, kill pirates and talk people down... all while also being an absolute kleptomaniac and stealing anything that isnt nailed down.
Its honestly a joy to play and feels right at home with Elder Scrolls and Fallout... I do wish the storylines and characters were tighter but otherwise? A lot of fun.