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Starfield Player Discovers One Planetary Feature We Take For Granted
21.11.2023 - 20:27 / screenrant.com
The scale of is nothing to sneeze at, but among all of its varied planets and ecosystems, one particular feature doesn't crop up very often. Rather than featuring a smaller number of bespoke planet designs, uses procedural generation to handle most of its environments, taking a similar tack to the space-faring adventure game Some aspects of this system are ultimately impressive, while others can feel repetitive or underwhelming after exploring enough planets that share similar elements and lack stand-out charms.
Unlike some more far-flung sci-fi games, centers its aesthetic and ideas around an overall sense of realism, drawing from the actual history of space flight and knowledge of the universe to render a believable galaxy. Consequently, most planets aren't going to be lush green paradises or showcase the variety of biomes represented by Earth, as the conditions to produce robust life aren't exactly common. That doesn't mean that the game isn't willing to bend the rules sometimes, but it does explain why certain planetary features are ultimately rare.
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Water isn't in common supply across the planets of , and the overall aquatic representation is poor enough to warrant a Reddit post from user KangDC upon the discovery of a lake. This particular instance appeared in a mountainous region of Hyla II, a planet with an oxygen-rich atmosphere that promotes abundant flora and fauna. Looking out on a huge stretch of water provides a unique vista in, one that's much more reminiscent of beautiful scenery on Earth than most alien environments in the game are.
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It's possible to play an extensive amount of without ever encountering a lake outside of New Atlantis, Neon, and Paradiso, discrete locations where water features make up a significant portion of their appeal. Hyla II isn't alone, however, as a minority of planets do feature water as a biological resource. When it does appear, it seems to more frequently come in the form of wetlands — Archimedes III, for example, features an extensive swamp biome that's quite impressive in its own right — preserving the rarity of a sight like Hyla II's lake.
The fact that environments like lakes aren't commonplace in makes the excitement of discovery even more special, and moments like this help to sustain an overall interest in exploration. The hours in-between, however, aren't always as compelling as they could be, resulting in a generally imperfect trade-off that will work better for some than for others. Like actual interplanetary travel would be, highlights incredible heights and a vast sense of exploration complemented by a fair share
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