Starfield was first announced in 2018 but after facing several delays it finally launched in September 2023 to much fanfare. However, fans are divided over the game and are in a constant love-hate relationship.
Now, one fan, in particular, has tried to save the overwhelmingly repetitive and boring Starfield combat by posting a short video on Reddit and saying that the combat is severely underrated. However, a closer look at the gameplay footage shows numerous changes to the original, with fans saying it is modded to match Metal Gear Rising.
Fans of Bethesda’s Space RPG Are Trying to Save Borring Combat
In a recent Reddit post, a Starfield player’s gameplay showed a Starborn/Nomad Warrior build with immense speed, damage output, and some fiery cinematic that can only impress those who aren’t really fans of the game’s combat.
The combat in Bethesda’s latest title feels like it borrows from every other title that comes from this video gaming giant. With some new mechanics, Players can switch between first and third person, and players can use grenades and melee attacks, and the game hails a return of the weapon wheel for quick weapon swaps.
Unfortunately, Bethesda failed to make combat interesting with repetitive moves and no real threat. Players have reported that pushing the difficulty settings to the extreme can only make it feel like there is some challenge in the game.
Starfield Combat Always Sparks Debate
With the Reddit user convinced that the combat doesn’t get the love it deserves fans have come in to say one thing if it isn’t vanilla it can’t be applauded.
One fan in particular came forward to say that the combat is heavily moded and it is more like playing Metal Gear Rising and not Bethesda’s space RPG.
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Similarly, Metal Gear Rising had a fast combat and players could change weapons. However, another fan churned in defense of the game by saying that only armor and weapons are mods but that character skills are all original.
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Nevertheless, more players came in to say how unchallenging combat feels, as one fan said that it is as easy as shooting a fish in a barrel.
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Another fan added that if players rely on Phased Time power is a go-to ability as it makes enemies incapacitated.
Despite the sheer speed and damage, one fan isn’t convinced as they simply said that it looks boring.
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While the combat isn’t all that exciting, the very possibility of exploring countless planets is certainly a recipe for a great space odyssey of what this RPG is at its core.
Bethesda is working on updates and patches and a new DLC coming this fall is set to bring many changes to the game.
What are your thoughts on combat? Is it underrated or utterly boring? Let us know in the comments below.
