A hilarious video clip from Starfield showcases Sarah taking down an NPC in a manner reminiscent of Super Mario

It's safe to assume that players of Starfield, the recently launched space-based RPG, have encountered several peculiar bugs. One fan shared a glitch that occurred at the perfect moment, where Sarah, a companion, attacks an NPC in a manner reminiscent of a Goomba from the Super Mario franchise. Despite Starfield being widely regarded as Bethesda's most polished game to date, every game has its quirks, and many players have captured numerous hilarious bugs involving the game's diverse NPC companions.

Starfield is often regarded as a "Fallout in space" game by some, and it's evident that many elements of its design draw direct inspiration from Bethesda's previous titles. Companions play a significant role in this sci-fi RPG, much like in games such as Fallout 4 or The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. Starfield features a limited selection of potential followers with whom players can traverse the galaxy. However, the NPCs in Starfield offer more than just item-carrying and combat support. Players can even assign and oversee their ship's crew to benefit from specific perks and abilities.

Starfield's companions can sometimes exhibit unpredictability, with characters getting stuck in certain locations and being less effective in combat. A humorous video shared by a player named PowderySpace captures a peculiar glitch at a perfectly timed moment. In the clip, Sarah enters a room and promptly leaps on top of an NPC, causing the character to seemingly vanish. This creates the illusion that Sarah obliterated the NPC, akin to stomping on an enemy in the Super Mario games. However, it's more plausible that the action displaced the NPC, instantly teleporting them to their intended destination rather than causing their demise.

This isn't the first instance of Starfield's companion characters engaging in unprovoked attacks on NPCs. Numerous players have shared their own amusing encounters, such as Vasco inexplicably knocking out certain Starfield NPCs. While these moments can be entertaining, the quality of the game's NPCs varies among players. Many individuals have expressed dissatisfaction with some of the human characters within the Constellation, leading to mixed opinions about them.

Fortunately, Starfield allows players the freedom to approach the game according to their preferences. This means that dealing with companions is entirely optional, except for a few specific quests within the game. In fact, the extensive list of perks and character traits in Starfield offers bonuses for traveling alone. This enables players who prefer solitude in the vast galaxy to thrive in a peaceful and quiet environment.

Starfield is available on PC and Xbox Series X/S.