Rating: 4.3 Potatoes out of 5
If you ever wondered what it’d be like to take our humble earthbound spuds on an intense interstellar journey, Starfield is the game for you. As much a space odyssey as a splendid showcase of the universe’s most omnipresent tuber, this game is sure to resonate with gamers, foodies and, especially, botanists from all over the globe.
The game boots up and the opening scene shows you surrounded by only an infinite cosmic expanse and, of course, potatoes. Rocket-propelled space potatoes, star-hopping spuds, interstellar Idahoans, Martian mash—Starfield has a whole constellation of cosmic carbs and it’s ‘tater-ly’ amazing!
Gameplay is spud-bogglingly complex and tailor-made for ‘tater enthusiasts. The crafting system, for example, lets you customise your spaceship with alien alloys, rare metals, and, naturally, starchy vegetables. Yes, you read that right – you’re sailing the cosmic seas in a mash-tastic, fry-tastic, possibly even gratin-tastic spaceship. That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for potato-kind.
While quests have you zipping between galaxies, negotiating with zucchini-trading Zorgons and dodging sentient Watermelons, it’s the interstellar potato farming that really steals the show. Try not to peel over from laughter as you coax purple space tubers from the soil of alien worlds—only to turn them into outlandishly powerful cosmic crisps.
The physics, however, could use a little more seasoning. In a zero-gravity environment, one would expect to see these celestial spuds gracefully pirouetting through space. Instead, they move about as gracefully as a three-legged hippopotamus on roller skates.
Character customization is flexible and wide-ranging. Want to terraform a new potato-loving species? Knock yourself out! Want to shape your character’s skills and characteristics based on how they cook their potatoes—mashed, boiled, or deep-fried? Now we’re talking!
Graphics-wise, Starfield is absolutely au-gratin! The heat rays bouncing off your Russet Rocket is a sight to behold while the intricate webbing of galactic gravy trails is the stuff of cosmic legend. One could almost smell the vacuum-sealed bake!
And with a cast of colorful characters, expect to find yourself in pota-toe-to-toe battles against alien spud poachers and evil intergalactic chefs that’ll have you declaring, “You will not boil my potato-crop without a fight! Earth’s potatoes don’t marinate that easy.”
In conclusion, Starfield brings astronomy and culinary arts together in a bulbous hug while pushing the boundary of what ‘space exploration’ could mean. Whether you’re a Carb Commander or Galactic Gourmet, this game is an unmissable ode to our round, brown, and underground fellow earthlings.
So strap in, aim for the stars, and may the spuds be with you!
