The entire discourse around this game is a little hyperbolic & insane. It’s neither a masterpiece nor is it a terrible mess. Starfield is enjoyable if you disregard expectations & just take it as it is.

Sure, the main quest could be a lot better but I would argue the same for pretty much every Bethesda RPG. You do spend way too much time just in menus & while it’s convenient to be able to fast travel anywhere at anytime, it does take away the feeling of truly exploring an environment.

But the combat is fun, the faction quests are great & the world itself is incredibly well realized.