Bethesda's Starfield's Unsettling NPC Behavior
Bethesda's Starfield has successfully created a huge buzz among gamers with its staggering universe. But what's currently stealing the limelight in the narrative are the game's 'unsettling' NPCs and their head-turning habits.
Starfield: An Early Access Impact
Following its release, Starfield has already made its way into the gaming universe of many early-access players. As the open-world space exploration RPG receives commendations for its extensive universe, it has been noted that the game isn’t without its eccentricities. A topic currently garnering attention on the internet is the game’s NPCs and their unsettling gazing habits. With posts sharing images of the NPCs turning their heads in a mechanical fashion to fix their gaze on the player, the keyword 'creepy' runs common in the discussions.
NPCs: Robotic or Hilariously Wooden?
The NPCs in Starfield have been referred to as 'robotic' and 'hilariously wooden', with the images and their ensuing conversation threads triggering a wave of memes and jests among the player community.
One player commented, 'It’s honestly so funny how Bethesda just can’t stop creating robotic, bizarre NPCs. In every one of their games, they have this. It’s been approximately 17 years since Oblivion, and the NPCs are still hilariously wooden and inhuman. It feels like they do it on purpose now.'
Echoing similar sentiments, another player was quoted as saying, 'I am not at all surprised that Bethesda still sucks at designing their NPCs to not act like planks of wood. It has been their biggest downfall when it comes to immersion and storytelling, and they have never even attempted to improve it.'
Past Experiences & Continuing Backlash
In the past, Bethesda has faced backlash over the behavior of their NPCs. Prior games like Fallout 4 and Skyrim also saw their fair share of memes due to the quirky NPCs. However, Starfield seems to be bringing another layer to it. Some players suggest that the peculiar behavior of NPCs could be attributed to the game’s unique physics or the conditions of space.
Highlighting Broader Criticisms
As this 'wooden' NPC issue begins to highlight the broader criticisms of Starfield, players in the past have expressed disappointment with the game’s facial expressions, illustrating them as 'ugly blocky faces'. Furthermore, several players have noted that the game's writing and emotional depth do not meet expectations, which only intensifies the NPC issue.
Final Thoughts
Whether by design or by fault, Starfield's NPCs have inexplicably emerged as the game's highlight, albeit not for the best reasons.
