Bethesda's Hype Sways Starfield's Reception, Says Skyrim Designer
TL;DR
Skyrim designer Bruce Nesmith says Starfield would likely have been hailed as groundbreaking if released by a different studio, but Bethesda’s towering reputation created unrealistically high expectations that colored the reception. The game is solid but hasn’t matched fan hopes, while The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5 face the difficult task of meeting those hype levels; a rumored big update could address common complaints (load times, space flight) and shift perceptions.
- “Starfield Would Be Talked About Like The Second Coming If A New Studio Had Put It Out”: How Bethesda Lost The “Game of Expectations” Wccftech
- Starfield designer believes the sci-fi game “would be talked about like the second coming” if anyone other than Bethesda made made it FRVR
- Starfield is a “Very Good Game,” Says Former Skyrim Lead, “Just Not What People Expected ... GamingBolt
- Bethesda Veteran Says Starfield Would've Been A Hit If It Was Developed By Some Other Studio Tech4Gamers
- The blame for 'Starfield' not succeeding lies with Bethesda itself, according to the creator of 'Skyrim' Softonic
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