One Starfield Skill Is The Closest You Can Get To Fallout's VATS

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players can unlock a skill that is reminiscent of the iconic VATS mechanic. This ability can be a game-changer in heated combat encounters, affording players a better opportunity to line up their shots for a chance at a critical hit. This similarity is one of the many details that highlight the shared DNA of Bethesda’s games and how mechanics evolve or change to better fit the narrative of the title in question. Plus, it’s a convenient skill for players who are well-versed in the combat gameplay of the recent games.

[Warning: The following article contains mild story spoilers for Starfield.]

VATS, or the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System, was introduced in, Bethesda’s first outing in the franchise. In this first iteration, VATS freezes time and allows players to select which of the enemy’s body parts to target for attack. saw the next iteration of the VATS mechanic, which still allowed for targeting specific body parts but slowed time rather than completely freezing it. also featured VATS, but the game’s multiplayer focus placed constraints on the mechanic, removing the slowed time component and only functioning as an aim assist. doesn’t have an exact equivalent to VATS, but the Phased Time Starborn power is similar.

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The Phased Time power is essentially ’s version of ’s VATS mechanic. When activated, Phased Time will shift the normal flow of time, slowing enemy movement and attack speed. It’s reminiscent of the bullet time mechanics found in many other shooters, but the connection to ’s version of VATS is quite evident when paired with Bethesda’s typical combat.

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While it doesn’t automatically target enemies like