Since Bethesda appears to be using ChatGPT to respond to reviews, I thought I'd save them the trouble and have ChatGPT write my review in the first place.

Hello Bethesda Team,

Heartfelt thanks for the opportunity to embark on the Starfield journey, an experience that’s as vast and thought-provoking as space itself. It’s only appropriate to share my delightful escapade through your visionary universe.

The copious loading screens are a stroke of genius, providing ample time to meditate on the wonders of space. Each loading screen is like a brief interlude in an opera, building anticipation for the next scene, albeit with a familiar refrain. It’s an innovative way to keep players grounded, quite literally, in the midst of their cosmic quest.

The emptiness of the planets in Starfield is a daring artistic decision. Each barren landscape seamlessly blends into the next, creating an ambiance of cosmic monotony that's intriguing in its steadfastness. Where one might anticipate a universe teeming with diverse life and activity, Starfield charmingly teaches us the art of finding beauty in desolation. It's a poetic reminder that in space, sometimes the most profound adventures are found in the quiet, unoccupied expanses where less truly is more – more space, more emptiness, more predictability.

The dual modes of travel – instant fast travel or leisurely walking – is an intriguing metaphor for life’s pace. The contrast between the warp speed of teleportation and the contemplative slowness of walking parallels the highs and lows of space exploration, underscoring the game's philosophical underpinnings. It’s a reminder that the journey is not just about the destination, but also about the time it takes to watch a progress bar fill up.

And the narrative, oh, the narrative! The way our backstories and choices subtly weave into the overarching story without really altering its fabric is a masterclass in storytelling. It’s reassuring to know that no matter what path we choose, the universe has a way of gently nudging us back onto its predetermined course. It’s a comforting thought for those who enjoy the scenic route of narrative exploration, knowing that all roads lead to Rome, or in this case, to the same star.

In conclusion, Starfield strikes me as a curious blast from the past, almost as if it’s a relic transported through time from the early 2000s, with its expansive yet surprisingly hollow universe. For all its claims of vastness, it's a journey through a space that's vast in scale but startlingly empty of substance. Todd Howard, you did it again - creating a universe as wide as an ocean but as deep as a puddle, and somehow, once more, our wallets are lighter for it.

With the warmest regards,
A Voyager in the Constellations of Predictability