Unlike some of Bethesda Game Studios' previous titles, Starfield didnt exactly receive universal acclaim when it was released. Though the ambitious space RPG did debut with a mighty 85 rating on OpenCritic, feedback for the game was decidedly more mixed on sites like Steam. There was plenty to like about Starfield, from its interesting setting and ship customization mechanics to its solid combat and intriguing faction questlines, but many argued that several design decisions dragged the game down. Some gamers criticized the largely empty, procedurally-generated planets in Starfield, while others lambasted the excessive loading screens and overall presentation. Ultimately, Bethesdas first major new IP in over 25 years created a fair amount of controversy.