David Jaffe, the director of the original "God of War", has once again given high praise - this time for Starfield, the epic sci-fi adventure from Bethesda. According to Jaffe, it could have the best single-player story of all time. And when someone with experience in gripping storytelling says that, you should probably listen.
Nothing better than Starfield?
"I love this game; one of the best single player stories ever in gaming. Maybe THE best in my opinion", enthused Jaffe on X. A statement that certainly not every player would agree with, especially after the sometimes mixed criticism of Starfield's storytelling and mission structure. But Jaffe is known for giving his unfiltered opinion.
As the creator of "Twisted Metal" and "God of War", Jaffe has undoubtedly left his mark on the gaming industry. He was not only the designer of the first "Twisted Metal", but also directed "God of War" and was Creative Director of "God of War II". However, since his last project, "Drawn to Death" for the PS4 in 2017, he has retired from active game development - which of course doesn't stop him from being vocal about his opinion on current games.
Starfield was not uncritical
"Starfield", which was released in September 2023 for PC and Xbox Series X/S, is Bethesda's first new IP in 25 years - an ambitious mammoth project with a huge universe and countless planets. While the game received a lot of praise for its exploration options and sci-fi setting, it was also criticized for its lifeless galaxy and repetitive, sometimes uninspired quests. Jaffe's description of the story as "the best of all time" is therefore likely to provoke plenty of discussion.
The question of whether "Starfield" will make the leap to the PlayStation 5 at some point remains particularly exciting. After Microsoft recently announced that it would be releasing some of its previous exclusive titles for other platforms, "Starfield" could also end up in Sony's universe at some point. There have been no official announcements, but the rumors could turn out to be true. And then PlayStation gamers could find out for themselves whether Jaffe is right in his assessment or whether he just wanted to cause a stir again.
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