🌌Starfield will be an indicator of where Bethesda is headed as a company.
🐉Bethesda's reputation as the king of big RPGs has declined since the release of Skyrim.
🐛Buggy launches and performance issues have plagued Bethesda games.
🎭Bethesda's animations and graphics have not kept up with industry standards.
🏰The settlement system in Fallout 4 received mixed reviews and replaced curated towns.
Why has Bethesda's reputation declined?
—Buggy launches, lack of improvement in graphics and animations, and controversies surrounding games like Fallout 76 have led to a decline in Bethesda's reputation.
What is the importance of Starfield for Bethesda?
—Starfield will determine if Bethesda can regain their status as the king of big RPGs and redeem their reputation.
What are some of the criticisms against Bethesda?
—Critics have pointed out frequent bugs and performance issues, outdated graphics and animations, and the replacement of curated towns with the settlement system in Fallout 4.
Have Bethesda games always been buggy?
—Bethesda games have had a reputation for bugs at launch, but it was more forgivable in the past due to their innovative game design. However, as the bugs persisted and industry standards increased, the tolerance for bugs decreased.
Can Bethesda bounce back from their declining reputation?
—Yes, Bethesda still has the potential to create influential games and redeem their reputation. Starfield will be a crucial game for determining their future trajectory.
00:00Introduction to Bethesda's declining reputation and the upcoming game Starfield.
07:45Discussion on the bugs and performance issues in Bethesda games.
09:09Explanation of the criticism regarding graphics and animations in Bethesda games.
10:54Talk on the settlement system in Fallout 4 and the impact on curated towns.
12:39Conclusion emphasizing the potential for redemption and the importance of Starfield for Bethesda.
