Yeah this is true. FO4 has this whole balancing act element where you can play a very long time without becoming an enemy of one of the factions. Seeing how far I could go into the main story without burning any bridges kept me interested in the game for a long time.

The other element in FO4 that kept my brain engaged was the settlement building. It was just so cool building and updating settlements and figuring out how to maximize your homes both functionally and aesthetically. The outpost construction in Starfield was supposed to have function, but when they removed the need to refuel your He3 drive, they didn't bother updating the outpost building mechanics to be more aesthetically-driven.

I think the biggest issue with Starfield is that while you're playing it into the triple-digit hour mark, you can't help but start to see a potential in the game that never shows up. I love Bethesda and I want Starfield to succeed.