About that NASA-punk

[DNCE Knight]

I am considering to buy Starfield someday, but what bothers me is the visual style of the game - the NASA-punk thing. I mean, every big modern game about space has its own unique style. For example, The Outer Worlds has its retro-futuristic aesthetic - something that the Fallout series has. No Man's Sky looks like the cover of an 80s sci-fi book. Something to gaze at even if the game itself is not perfect.

But in Starfield all these NASA-punk arts and visuals including character's design are just... okay? A little bland. Like a cereal without any particular taste.

So I really hope the devs just didn't show us much of the game, which might look exciting. Does anyone feel the same?

Hope you're having a great day.

[OGPG]

Originally posted by DNCE Knight:

But in Starfield all these NASA-punk arts and visuals including character's design are just... okay? A little bland. Like a cereal without any particular taste.

I like the NASA-punk style that they are going with. It gives more of a connection to our current timeline.
But I also like plain cereal.

Besides, there will more than likely be Mods that will change that if you so desire.

[Tenoshii]

There exists no visual style that won't prompt someone looking at it to say it's not that impressive.

If you are expecting a significant amount of drastically different design styles and appearances, your reaction will be certainly self-inflicted.

[Pandora's Actor]

Originally posted by DNCE Knight:

I am considering to buy Starfield someday, but what bothers me is the visual style of the game - the NASA-punk thing. I mean, every big modern game about space has its own unique style. For example, The Outer Worlds has its retro-futuristic aesthetic - something that the Fallout series has. No Man's Sky looks like the cover of an 80s sci-fi book. Something to gaze at even if the game itself is not perfect.

But in Starfield all these NASA-punk arts and visuals including character's design are just... okay? A little bland. Like a cereal without any particular taste.

So I really hope the devs just didn't show us much of the game, which might look exciting. Does anyone feel the same?

Hope you're having a great day.

its realistic futureristic. not fantasy futureristic. and i dig it more. bland is exactly how it should be. not over the top.

[Daedrius]

Originally posted by DNCE Knight:

I am considering to buy Starfield someday, but what bothers me is the visual style of the game - the NASA-punk thing. I mean, every big modern game about space has its own unique style. For example, The Outer Worlds has its retro-futuristic aesthetic - something that the Fallout series has. No Man's Sky looks like the cover of an 80s sci-fi book. Something to gaze at even if the game itself is not perfect.

But in Starfield all these NASA-punk arts and visuals including character's design are just... okay? A little bland. Like a cereal without any particular taste.

So I really hope the devs just didn't show us much of the game, which might look exciting. Does anyone feel the same?

Hope you're having a great day.

Not really, the different factions also have unique looks ranging from the old west to super futeristic. Watch the deep dive. There's a lot more than just the NASA-Punk style.

[-OrLoK- Слава Україн]

I ratger like the look, indeed I'd prefer a hard scifi game over this so I'm fine with it.

they'll never be able to appeal to all people all the time unfortunately.

[kdodds]

Originally posted by DNCE Knight:

I am considering to buy Starfield someday, but what bothers me is the visual style of the game - the NASA-punk thing. I mean, every big modern game about space has its own unique style. For example, The Outer Worlds has its retro-futuristic aesthetic - something that the Fallout series has. No Man's Sky looks like the cover of an 80s sci-fi book. Something to gaze at even if the game itself is not perfect.

But in Starfield all these NASA-punk arts and visuals including character's design are just... okay? A little bland. Like a cereal without any particular taste.

So I really hope the devs just didn't show us much of the game, which might look exciting. Does anyone feel the same?

Hope you're having a great day.

No. And to follow your cereal analogy... All cereal has a flavor. It's a matter of whether or not you appreciate that flavor. Take oatmeal. Plain oatmeal has a flavor, but it get covered up in sugars and spices and fruits by most people. While others appreciate the more subtle flavor of plain porridge. I like the look.

[Samiha]

Originally posted by OGPG:

Originally posted by DNCE Knight:

But in Starfield all these NASA-punk arts and visuals including character's design are just... okay? A little bland. Like a cereal without any particular taste.

I like the NASA-punk style that they are going with. It gives more of a connection to our current timeline.
But I also like plain cereal.

Besides, there will more than likely be Mods that will change that if you so desire.

Agree. I like the NASA-punk style. I also prefer shredded wheat.

[-OrLoK- Слава Україн]

Crunchynut Cornflakes, me.

[Malloc]

Buckwheat with stewed beef anyone?

I like the looks of this game. I think Starfields snapfit modular ship design works best with this kind of grounded sci-fi style they're going for.
Also, Freestar ships look noticeably different, having more rugged look, just as their capital - Akila city.
Maybe there will be other unique faction designs, so we will get our fill of Nostromos, Sereneties and Unreliables.

[-={LG}=-]

Originally posted by DNCE Knight:

what bothers me is the visual style of the game

The thing that virtually everyone else likes and finds notable bothers you. That's sad. I like Kellogg's Raisin Bran. Though if someone else is making breakfast, I'd always go for a big bowl of Quaker Oatmeal with honey.

[DNCE Knight]

I like how this conversation slowly turns into a cereal symposium. Love ya all, guys

[HeyYou]

Originally posted by DNCE Knight:

I like how this conversation slowly turns into a cereal symposium. Love ya all, guys :er_heart:

Total. Whole wheat, 100% of a whole buncha vitamins. :D Just hard to find. :D

[Oh Heck]

They said in the direct that each vendor brings their own style, so I'm sure they put something in there for folks that want a more futuristic look. Modders will fill in the gaps.

[Daedrius]

Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Was basically an addiction when I was a teenager. Haha

[wesnef]

Originally posted by Ezeris:

Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

This. Right here.