Analysis of Starfield Shattered Space, DLC for Xbox Series X|S and PC
A mysterious planet and strange anomalies bring us back to Starfield with its most ambitious DLC yet… Has Bethesda done its homework with Shattered Space? We’re going to check it out.
Bethesda had its ups and downs with Starfield, a game that took all of the company’s traditional ingredients to the next level. This meant that a lot of people didn’t like it at all, while others, like us, found it deep and exciting on many levels. But it is clear that the flame went out and it was necessary heavy DLC. And now it has come Destroyed space.
Those who had Premium edition of the game They now have access to this additional content, while others will have to pay 30 euros as it is not included in Game Pass. Has Destroyed space weight required to be worth what it costs? Let’s see.
To access this new story, It is enough to go through the first stages of the game, but the recommended level is 35.something that takes a lot of time. And believe us, your enemies will put you on ropes if you don’t get close to this number.
After installing the DLC and visiting the orbit of any planet that does not have an active mission, a mysterious space station will appear that appears devastated after a catastrophic accident.
We need to explore and start plunge into the anomalies that invaded itwhich seem to change space and time.
Soon we will be transported to planet Varuunthat cult of crazy people who worship a big snake. This is where the bulk of the DLC will take place, as there will no longer be a need to visit any planets.
As you might have guessed, it is huge and, by the way, It was recreated in a more “manual” way than most of the planets we visited in the main campaign.
This makes levels and dungeons feel better designed and more story driven.
This is precisely the strength of this content, since until now we knew almost nothing about the Varuuns and here We’ll have to dive into faction wars, some gaga prophets, and of course, some anomalies. that could rethink the patterns of the universe.
Also, of course, We’ll encounter new weapons, mostly from the Varuuns themselves and some temporary companions.but in this sense (apart from a rather spectacular melee blade) there is nothing significant new. We can’t even get new components for the ship.
What changes a little, other than the concept of focusing on a single planet to explore, is a certain flirtation with terrorespecially at the beginning (with the desperate cries of the victims of the space station) and in some of the threatening caves that we have to explore, where we will meet new unpredictable creatures, because they can teleport.
In any case, these sensations are fleeting and most of the time we have to go back to the same old: to act as messengers from one place to another, to try to persuade certain people to support a certain cause…
It gives the feeling that back to the routine chewed up by the main game and, in fact, in some cases they are quite simple exploration missions in environments that are sometimes jarring due to their verticality.
Yes, it’s true, on the other hand, that this planet is especially beautifulwith a color palette based on vibrant reds, blues and purples.
We also have several moments when we experience weightlessnesseven the combat, which gives a certain freshness to everything.
The fastest (and those who don’t spend a lot of time on messenger side missions) will be able to complete the DLC in about 10 hours, but The experience will likely take between 12 and 15 hours.
We don’t think this is a bad length for downloadable content. The problem may be that the price-term ratio is somewhat unbalanced here.
Especially considering that, as they say, “Broken Space” is true and has its moments, but it feels too much like a missed opportunity.: The plot leans too heavily on Bethesda clichés (we’re the Chosen Ones again!), and the missions, as we say, don’t offer anything outstanding in terms of playability.
It is also amazing that Nobody took advantage of Andrea’s presence at all. (which, remember, belongs to Varuun) if we use her as a companion. He throws in some free-spirited phrases, but this adds nothing to our visit to these lands…
We recommend that you wait and see if the price drops a bit.because then it can be a completely satisfying experience. If not, perhaps yours is Verdict on Shattered Space turns out to be as fragmented as its own name.