When Starfield was released, it was immediately compared to Bethesda Game Studios’ other popular RPGs like Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Now, a fan has created an infographic highlighting a significant difference between these games: Quests.
Reddit user JarusinTheStars shared a detailed breakdown of all the written quests in Starfield, Fallout 4, and Skyrim, revealing the varying amounts of content in each game.
With 360 quests in Skyrim, 180 in Fallout 4, and 300 in Starfield, it’s clear that Skyrim leads the pack in this aspect. However, despite having a similar number of missions to Skyrim, players have criticized Starfield for the quality of its quest design.
While the quantity of quests in Starfield is impressive compared to its predecessors, many players feel that the missions lack depth and substance. The majority of quests often involve simple tasks like talking to NPCs or traveling to different locations, making them feel uninspired and repetitive.
Although the infographic focuses on numbers rather than quality, players have speculated about what Starfield could have been like with a more focused approach to quest design, similar to Fallout 4. By streamlining the missions and providing more diverse objectives, the game could have offered a more engaging and memorable experience for players.