Elite: Dangerous

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  1. CmdrAbaddon
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Elite Dangerous is a game that should be played by all space simulators lovers, there is a little something for every type of person, exploration, trade, combat, mining, alone or with friends ... all in 400 billion stars systems . When the first DLC arrive, like the first person game play or the planetary landing, this game really reach its full potential.
  2. UKJay
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    For anyone who spent hours at a time in the Elite universe, it's back, it's big and it's beautiful!

    The game launches today and, boy, was it worth the wait! The graphics are smooth and intricately detailed (just wait until you see your ships tiny but perfect shadow cast on the side of the space station as you line up to dock!), and the game play is superb. Elite:Dangerous is NOT an    For anyone who spent hours at a time in the Elite universe, it's back, it's big and it's beautiful!

    The game launches today and, boy, was it worth the wait! The graphics are smooth and intricately detailed (just wait until you see your ships tiny but perfect shadow cast on the side of the space station as you line up to dock!), and the game play is superb. Elite:Dangerous is NOT an arcade game - it is an immersive experience that requires you to bring something to the party. You can choose your role - be a pirate, trader, bounty hunter or miner, you can cause real change in a living, breathing universe and, best of all, you can relive your childhood as it was meant to be.

    Not everyone agrees with the game style but Elite:Dangerous has a pedigree to live up to - it isn't EVE, it is Elite and rightly so.    … Expand
  3. K-popper
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    Elite is far from a bad game. Yes, FD went in a wrong direction lately, not listening to players, but the game is still decent. I just hope it will get better with time and new features and that it won't be another money grab.
  4. icebergsaround
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    Elite offered a lot, and it is still working for it. it talked to its backers, repeatedly. Additionally with a decent executed system of reputation and a complex trade system coupled with a great PR response of work with us.
  5. Exmandate
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    It's a fenomenal game. I've been playing since the beta and its been awesome from the start and keeps getting better and better with each update.

    The graphics are amazing. The combat engaging and the sense of scale tremendous.
    I cant even think how many hours I'll give to this game!
  6. AngerManagement
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    So, they messed up on not delivering an offline mode, hence some aggrieved customers slating the game.
    Ignore the bad reviews by people who are still crying about this.
    This is the best space sim since the orginal Elite. You can trade, mine, explore or fight, its upto you and all in stunning graphics. Trading, mining and bountyhunting are all profitable, despite comments to the    So, they messed up on not delivering an offline mode, hence some aggrieved customers slating the game.
    Ignore the bad reviews by people who are still crying about this.

    This is the best space sim since the orginal Elite. You can trade, mine, explore or fight, its upto you and all in stunning graphics.
    Trading, mining and bountyhunting are all profitable, despite comments to the contrary. The forums are full of players offering advice, if only some players would take it!!
    The developers regularly interact in the forums, listening to suggestions and offering advice.
    Multiplayer interaction is possible with limitations until the release of "wings" early 2015, when it promises to be much better.
    My only concern for new players, is the steep learning curve and lack of an "instruction manual".....don't start playing and expect to know it all after day1. I've been playing 2 months and still learning, but that's half the fun
    Loving the game as it is and looking forward to planetary landings next year    … Expand
  7. doublefrag
    Jan 19, 2015
    10
    30 Jahre nach dem Release vom Ur-Elite beglückt David Braben seine alte und neue Spielerschaft mit einer PC-Perle.

    Vorab sei gleich erwähnt, dass der Einstieg für neue Commander nicht unbedingt einfach ist. Ein fehlendes deutsches Handbuch, die noch nicht komplett umgesetzte deutsche Übersetzung inGame und eine sehr umfangreiche Steuerung erschweren den Einstieg. Zudem wird man als    30 Jahre nach dem Release vom Ur-Elite beglückt David Braben seine alte und neue Spielerschaft mit einer PC-Perle.

    Vorab sei gleich erwähnt, dass der Einstieg für neue Commander nicht unbedingt einfach ist.
    Ein fehlendes deutsches Handbuch, die noch nicht komplett umgesetzte deutsche Übersetzung inGame und eine sehr umfangreiche Steuerung erschweren den Einstieg.
    Zudem wird man als neuer Commander irgendwo in den Kernsystemen abgesetzt und es heißt erstmal:
    "Hier dein Schiffchen, hier eine handvoll Credits! Dann mal viel Spaß!"

    Irgendwo auf einem Außenposten oder einer Raumstation wird man mit der kleinen Sidewinder (Anfängerschiff mit 4t Laderaum) abgesetzt und muss zusehen, dass sich der Kontostand durch das Handeln von Gütern, das erledigen von Missionen oder das Scannen von unbekannten Systemen erhöht.
    Fälschlicher Weise kommen in dieser Phase einige Neueinsteiger zu der Erkenntnis, dass es sich bei Elite um einen Weltraum-Grinder handelt. In der Anfangsphase ist dem auch schwerpunktmäßig so.
    Hat man sich jedoch ein kleines Grundkapital erwirtschaftet, so lässt sich dieses in den Ausbau des Schiffes und später in die Neuanschaffung eines anderen und besseren Schiffstypen investieren und vielerlei Wege stehen einem offen.
    Was man aus dieser gewonnen Freiheit macht, bleibt dabei jedem selber überlassen.

    Entsprechend des Schiffstypen und des Fittings lassen sich schwerpunktmäßig diverse Karrieren (Händler, Explorer, Miner, Bountyhunter, Pirat etc.) anstreben. Da man mehrere Schiffe besitzen kann, lassen sich die Raumschiffe so sehr individuell ausrüsten und auf die Einsätze abstimmen.

    Auch kann man sich auf eine der drei großen Fraktionen unterstützend konzentrieren (Imperium, Föderation oder Allianz).
    Mit Missionen, die man für oder gegen eine dieser Fraktionen fliegen kann, lassen sich militärische Ränge erklimmen oder die allgemeine Reputation erhöhen, was wiederum zu Vorteilen beim Handel, bei der Bezahlung von Missionen und zu Unterstützung durch das Sicherheitspersonal (Polizeischiffe) führt.

    Es gibt drei unterschiedliche Spielmodi, zwischen denen man auch wechseln kann.
    Zum einen gibt es das Solospiel.
    Hier trifft man nicht auf andere Spieler, das Universum wird aber trotzdem von allen Spielern beeinflusst (Preise in den Stationen verändern sich, Systeme erlangen z.B. die Unabhängigkeit etc.). Man spiel zwar alleine aber in einer sich verändernden Umwelt.
    Darüber hinaus gibt es noch zwei Multiplayer-Modi.
    In einer Variante trifft man auf zufällig zusammengewürfelten Spieler mit denen man sich dann friedlich oder feindlich auseinandersetzten darf.
    In der zweiten Varinate trifft man schwerpunktmäßig auf Spieler in seiner eingens gepflegten Freundesliste/Gruppe.

    Insgesamt bietet Elite einem eine riesige Spielwiese!
    Dabei ist der Begriff "Dangerous" nicht unwichtig, da man mit all den Konsequenzen leben bzw. speilen muss.
    Es gibt keine Möglichkeit ältere und andere Spielstände zu laden und den Verlust von Schiff und Ladung rückgängig zu machen.

    Hilfestellungen für alte und neue Commander bietet übrigens das deutsche Community-Forum unter www.elitedangerous.de    … Expand
  8. sassman
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    At last! A game that does not hold your hand or direct you in any particular way. Forget the quality of the rendering (it is excellent BTW) and consider that from day one we have Oculus Rift support, third party tools supported such as Voice Attack and a play area that's on a galactic 1-1 scale. Ships can be customised to the point that none of the currently available 30 ship-types willAt last! A game that does not hold your hand or direct you in any particular way. Forget the quality of the rendering (it is excellent BTW) and consider that from day one we have Oculus Rift support, third party tools supported such as Voice Attack and a play area that's on a galactic 1-1 scale. Ships can be customised to the point that none of the currently available 30 ship-types will be the same. The flight and fight mechanics are smooth and balanced. A worthy successor to original Elite from 1984!… Expand
  9. davemaster
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Nerds, geeks and cut-throat pilots need only apply!
    This is not tumblr in space. This is an amazing game/world that will confuse the hell out of casual gamers. Some in a good way, others in bad. It is not easy. It does not hold your hand.

    People coming in here posting 0, and saying the upvotes are fake, couldn't be more wrong. :]
  10. SmokedSalman
    Jan 20, 2015
    10
    Excellent space sim, honoring the long Elite tradiiton and expanding it into present times. The game has been coded to also prepare for the future (4K etc) and the attention to detail is magnificent.
  11. Peace_Grenade
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    I love this game - but I will say that it's not for everyone. Part simulation, part game, I would suggest that the same people who say it's a 'shell' of a game, or that there's 'nothing to do', sound like petulant bored teens on a Saturday night, or people who came out of the Lord of the Rings movies saying, ' All that happened were a bunch of people walking around...' (I actually heardI love this game - but I will say that it's not for everyone. Part simulation, part game, I would suggest that the same people who say it's a 'shell' of a game, or that there's 'nothing to do', sound like petulant bored teens on a Saturday night, or people who came out of the Lord of the Rings movies saying, ' All that happened were a bunch of people walking around...' (I actually heard this!)

    In some ways, I'd compare this to a 'Simcity in space', only you're not building a city, you're building your own personal empire.

    You have to have patience and a little luck to make things go your way in the game. Persistence pays off... Most of the time - but that's the key isn't it? Games aren't fun without risk, and there's a LOT of risk here.

    This isn't 'Halo'. There's no hint book to get you through tough missions and reveal all the answers. No 'boss' creatures (other than capital ships), and griefers live a short, unhappy life in the game, due to a bounty system that all but assures death to those who fire at will on anything that moves (especially space stations!)

    That said, there is combat, even if it's mostly optional. BUT, there is also trading, mining, exploring, and pirating - plus the joy of owning and upgrading your own ships. This may appeal to you. It may not. Frankly, I don't care, but I'm getting back in the game now...    … Expand
  12. Raylion
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    If you played the original Elite and loved it then you will love this...the king of space sims has returned!!!

    Whilst there are areas that need a little rebalancing/tweaking (especially where making money is concerned), the foundations laid down by Frontier are very firm and this game can only improve over time with future expansions planned such as planet landings and a first person    If you played the original Elite and loved it then you will love this...the king of space sims has returned!!!

    Whilst there are areas that need a little rebalancing/tweaking (especially where making money is concerned), the foundations laid down by Frontier are very firm and this game can only improve over time with future expansions planned such as planet landings and a first person mode to walk around space stations.

    This is a slow burn game, its not instant gratification pew-pew...its a more considered approach to gaming. You build up credits, take on missions, take sides in huge space battles, explore and pretty much do whatever you want. It will take time to get the very best ships and fully upgrade them (literally days, maybe weeks, of played time).

    The sheer scale of the game is astonishing...YOU HAVE A GALAXY IN YOUR PC!!! No kidding, when you start to explore a little bit it really hits you just how enormous this game is...there is so much potential in this game its beyond measure. So far Frontier have only exploited a very small section where the humans live but no doubt the Thargoids are out there and maybe other alien races waiting to make an appearance.

    Graphically its very pretty, I wouldn't say its the best looking game ever but it is something to behold when you fly through an asteroid field in a nebula. As for the sound...I would not be surprised if this wins awards for sound design...it all sounds absolutely amazing, they have really done a fantastic job there.

    There have been complaints its grindy, and it is to a certain extent but I would hope this is balanced out a bit when more ships are added to the game so people have extra attainable goals. The trading system isn't the best and you may need to use external tools or a pen and paper to get the most out of it.

    Overall I think this will become a classic, its not for everyone and I don't think it'll appeal to the FPS crowd but if you want the best space sim out there then this is it.

    Finally, I would recommend a flight sim joystick/throttle if you can stretch to it as it does add to the experience.    … Expand
  13. Bad_Brad
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    It's the game we dreamed of from the early 80s brought to life, and it doesn't stop here, the possibilities for it to expand are endless.

    The next big step is to give us the ability to get out of the pilots seat and walk around plus land on planets, I can't wait :-).
  14. alpermat
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    If you like space simulation / trading then just go for this game. One of the few games I have played what makes me smile every single minute I play it.

    Some details: 1. Elite Dangerous follows the promise of original Elite and the subsequent games Frontier and First Encounters: be a pilot in a large volume of space, get involved in trading, bounty hunts, pirating, mining, smuggling    If you like space simulation / trading then just go for this game. One of the few games I have played what makes me smile every single minute I play it.

    Some details:

    1. Elite Dangerous follows the promise of original Elite and the subsequent games Frontier and First Encounters: be a pilot in a large volume of space, get involved in trading, bounty hunts, pirating, mining, smuggling etc.

    2. Of all the similar games currently available, it does all the ones above the best.

    3. Graphics, sounds, art is extremely well done.

    4. The universe is quite realistic. The whole Milky Way galaxy is pseudo-realistically modeled.

    5. The community as well as the development team is very helpful and responsive. I've been playing the game for two weeks as a backer. During the course of last few week the dev team has been continuously updating the game, addressing issues even on Sundays and Saturdays. I have no idea what all the other people who gave low score here in Metacritic on the premise of dismal support are really talking about.

    6. However the game is currently not %100 done. There are many upcoming features such as better multiplayer support, planet landings, more ships etc. The track record of developers has been very good and majority of people in the community have confidence in game's future.    … Expand
  15. Seboss38
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Elite: Dangerous is released today, and I can hardly believe that *finally* I get to play a new Elite game after all these years. E:D is a truely fantastic games. I invested hundreds of hours of play into the game since the very first Alpha, and I know I'm going to invest hundreds more. The galaxy is a very big and exciting place, and even though the game can feel barebone in its initialElite: Dangerous is released today, and I can hardly believe that *finally* I get to play a new Elite game after all these years. E:D is a truely fantastic games. I invested hundreds of hours of play into the game since the very first Alpha, and I know I'm going to invest hundreds more. The galaxy is a very big and exciting place, and even though the game can feel barebone in its initial release to some, the game is already a fantastic space opera sandbox experience. At first, I was really skeptical about the always online mode and multiplayer, as Elite is a solo experience at heart. But I quickly changed my mind the first time I rushed through an asteroid field with fellow commanders, pursuing a giant Anaconda ship and fighting to be the first to score the fat juicy bounty. It's so amazing to see human players zipping about the stations, in supercruise, or uniting to overthrow a whole system using trade, missions, vigiliantism and everything imagination allows, I wouldn't have it any other way now.

    Elite initial release is still early in development, and is still an open platform than a truely full fledged MMO, but the potential is so huge, it would be a mistake to ignore it and miss the incredible space opera experience.    … Expand
  16. BigJTheThird
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    It has been a long time coming, and there is a long way to go, but it already feels like Elite, and things are only going to get better and better, Fantastic!!
  17. Mifune
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    THE most beautiful space game ever developed with the best sound engineering I've ever heard, period.

    An absolute must-buy if you have a Rift, since it's considered the flagship of VR immersion. As for the gameplay, quite a few features are yet to come but there's plenty to do as it is. It's a sandbox game so if you expect the game to hold your hand, you will be disappointed.    THE most beautiful space game ever developed with the best sound engineering I've ever heard, period.

    An absolute must-buy if you have a Rift, since it's considered the flagship of VR immersion.

    As for the gameplay, quite a few features are yet to come but there's plenty to do as it is.
    It's a sandbox game so if you expect the game to hold your hand, you will be disappointed.

    it's astonishing what FDEV has managed to develop in just two years.
    Highly exciting times are coming :)    … Expand
  18. dangt67
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Único en su especie de momento, puedes recorrer billones de sistema solares o pasarte horas y horas paseando y mirando planetas solo en uno... no existe nada comparable... (aun)
  19. batchyscrumhole
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    It has been released too early so there are a number of rough edges, but it is still by a country mile my game of the year. Breathtakingly beautiful, incredible audio, and if you are lucky enough to have an oculus rift, a completely revolutionary gaming experience.

    I've been playing since Premium Beta so have watched the evolution of the game right up to the current build. The best is    It has been released too early so there are a number of rough edges, but it is still by a country mile my game of the year. Breathtakingly beautiful, incredible audio, and if you are lucky enough to have an oculus rift, a completely revolutionary gaming experience.

    I've been playing since Premium Beta so have watched the evolution of the game right up to the current build. The best is yet to come. It will EASILY be a 10 when the bugs are ironed out.    … Expand
  20. bogiesuit
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    The first foray into space: Awesome! The graphics of Elite: Dangerous are breathtaking. From the highly detailed planet surfaces over the Suns and ships... and the pew pew!
  21. submisionin
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    The most amazing Space Sim I've ever played on the computer. Not since the days of FS 2 has there been anything remotely similar to this.
    Mining, missions, exploration, bounty hunting, piracy and trade are all ways to make your way in the full scale model of the real galaxy, Milky Way.
  22. Junious
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    Brilliant game, enjoying every minute of it, tough but worth putting in the hours, its fun ti just fly in this game and land not to mention combat which is better then any thing else out. Quite refreshing really after swishing a sword pointlessly. Come fly at the speed of light, trade, smuggle, fight make loads of credits, buy great looking ships and most all feel the danger.
  23. FromtonRouge
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This game is just AWESOME ! Great Oculus Rift integration, awesome sound design, pretty graphics, ships are so fun to pilot, the galaxy is so huge. Spacesims are back !
  24. Kingbingo
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    This game is the ultimate sandbox, trade, pirate, bounty hunt, forge a military career or become a humanitarian relief philanthropist. The way the game is put together is first rate, ship controls are tight and responsive, they handle believably with combat having real weight as you fire off your Gatling guns or take a beam laser across your hull. I highly recommend it.

    It’s true that    This game is the ultimate sandbox, trade, pirate, bounty hunt, forge a military career or become a humanitarian relief philanthropist. The way the game is put together is first rate, ship controls are tight and responsive, they handle believably with combat having real weight as you fire off your Gatling guns or take a beam laser across your hull. I highly recommend it.

    It’s true that the alpha testers like me after 400+ hour in the game have seen much of the content on offer at launch day, but they are in continuous development, and so I really doubt if a new player joining after launch is going to run out of content anytime soon if at all. The proof is that the vast majority of alpha and beta testers are still piling in the hours to this game, for a simple reason, there really is no other space sim sandbox anywhere near as good as this one.

    This really is one of those rare games you could clock up 1000 hours gameplay with, so for £35 it’s an utter barging.

    Also you can buy slave girls by the ton     … Expand
  25. Taimaru
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Awesome game and very addictive. This is a modern version of the original Elite with beautiful graphics, fantastic sounds and great game play. With more features planned for the future this is a game I will playing for years.
  26. AJ_Impy
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    The beauty of the known galaxy. You can look up at the stars from Earth orbit, know each and every constellation you can see from the surface, and then fly to them. Then return home and cash in the exploration data. It is the much beloved sandbox of thirty and twenty years' memory, updated for the new millennium and just as fun as ever. Welcome back!
  27. Batavier
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    This is the original space sim as it should have been. It's still a bit of a work in progress, but it's fully functional with amazing graphics, very very good sound and immersive game-play. Frontier will continue to develop this game in the coming years (e.g. planetary landings, multiple crew per ship), but at the moment it is a full fledged space sim. You can fight, trade, explore to yourThis is the original space sim as it should have been. It's still a bit of a work in progress, but it's fully functional with amazing graphics, very very good sound and immersive game-play. Frontier will continue to develop this game in the coming years (e.g. planetary landings, multiple crew per ship), but at the moment it is a full fledged space sim. You can fight, trade, explore to your hearts content. And all 400 billion stars of our galaxy are there, so enough to see I would say.… Expand
  28. Widgetmibob
    Jan 26, 2015
    8
    Worth a look if you think you'll like trucking through the universe (which I do), the flight controls are lovely but other aspects of the game are decidedly unpolished, such as the mining and refining interface, the chat between players and the lack of group content. Not to mention the distinct lack of a Thargoid invasion, or anything else going on in the Galaxy apart from a dying emperorWorth a look if you think you'll like trucking through the universe (which I do), the flight controls are lovely but other aspects of the game are decidedly unpolished, such as the mining and refining interface, the chat between players and the lack of group content. Not to mention the distinct lack of a Thargoid invasion, or anything else going on in the Galaxy apart from a dying emperor and a bit of Federation politics, none of it seams to impact your game play. Not only that you can join both sides at once, which I think is a bit silly for a mmorp. You can't even easily make a tidy profit running good old fashioned narcotics, it's performance enhancers instead now. There is a smuggling mechanic which is fun but ultimately not as profitable as just hauling loads of stuff in a big fat slow ship. Gone to is being able to capture the escape pod of your victims and sell them as slaves. Not only that as of the last release I did not notice my actions having any impact on commodity prices, so the most lucrative thing to do was run back and forth to the same 2 space stations, which was a bit dull. My ship felt like Marvin the Robot, game the size of entire Galaxy and all you make me do is go back and forward between the same 2 car parks.

    The game is brutal to the uninitiated, space stations will wipe you out in a heart beat if you don't follow protocol, no fines just near instant death, which is a bit ott. Also don't clip a cop by accident in mad dog fight there's no mercy there either.

    Still, it keeps me up at night.    … Expand
  29. StarTux
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    I have sunk well over 100 hours in the game and just like the originals back from 1984 I am addicted.

    1. Flight model, whilst not strictly Newtonian as they went for fun certainly delivers. 2. Trade. Knowing the markets helps here, I would recommend running missions from the bulletin board to not only increase rep, but alo get first hand knowledge of the markets. Whilst a lot can be    I have sunk well over 100 hours in the game and just like the originals back from 1984 I am addicted.

    1. Flight model, whilst not strictly Newtonian as they went for fun certainly delivers.

    2. Trade. Knowing the markets helps here, I would recommend running missions from the bulletin board to not only increase rep, but alo get first hand knowledge of the markets. Whilst a lot can be gauged through the Map interface, I found this method to be less likely to cause loss.

    3. Mining. Its pretty bare-bones and they will add more features, right now you equip a mining laser and a refinery, the more expensive ones have more bins, fly to an asteroid belt or extraction site and blow pieces off of it. Only way to know right now is to target each chunk for an analysis. Most in system ones are quite depleted and so could take awhile to refine enough (5 to 20% takes time). Going to unexplored regions to find pristine areas will yield much higher percentages and will be quicker.

    3. Bounty Hunting. Get a warrant scanner, and use it before engaging, yes you'll be jinxing avoiding incoming, but this maximises profit. I have used the Eagle successfully and will even submit to interdictions almost with glee, but know your limitations and how to use your power settings appropriately. Oh and when to run.

    4. Smuggling. Again, like trading knowing your local group will pay dividends. Knowing where to buy goods which are illegal elsewhere and where to drop them off at a black market, not all stations carry them.

    5. The cockpits. You're sitting in a 3D modelled cockpit, only Star Citizen will feature this.

    6. Multiple ship ownership. You can tool up each ship for different roles if you so choose.

    Overall, 9 from me, addicted and all I think about is Elite and my next moves as I am trying to increase faction rep with the Empire. although this is by far not the only thing I will want to do...:).    … Expand
  30. PaladinGunn
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    To me, this game is perfect, and everything I hoped for.
    That being said, this is not a space combat sim.
    This is Elite, and it requires a special mindest to enjoy. Don't expect constant dogfights, but do expect an impossibly large galaxy to explore, and a very contemplative and incredibly pretty game. And contrary to what I've read in some of the other reviews, there is a lot to do.    To me, this game is perfect, and everything I hoped for.
    That being said, this is not a space combat sim.
    This is Elite, and it requires a special mindest to enjoy.
    Don't expect constant dogfights, but do expect an impossibly large galaxy to explore, and a very contemplative and incredibly pretty game.

    And contrary to what I've read in some of the other reviews, there is a lot to do.
    But the game won't tell you.
    What's here is what you make of the game.
    Personnaly, I want to explore, and there are 400 billions system to do so.
    But the game won't tell me where to go, this is my choice.
    I get to play my way, and the game mechanics are tailored to that.
    The flight model is also very good for dogfights, and close to what you'd expect in more classical flight simes, with a few tweaks allowing for nifty tricks.
    HOTAS recommended, but not necessary to enjoy the game.

    If it were possible, I'd also give a 11/10 for sound design.
    Best sound design I've heard in years. :D    … Expand
  31. MrTickles
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    I love this game, but its like marmite many dont,it is an unusual but compelling game, It offers tutorials, but never holds your hand, the learning curve is moderate, but the tricks will take a while to work out, do not expect this to be a linear plot driven or even a particularly fair game, it depends entirely on how you choose to model your spaceing career,A spectacular revamp of theI love this game, but its like marmite many dont,it is an unusual but compelling game, It offers tutorials, but never holds your hand, the learning curve is moderate, but the tricks will take a while to work out, do not expect this to be a linear plot driven or even a particularly fair game, it depends entirely on how you choose to model your spaceing career,A spectacular revamp of the original elite, with multiplayer options or solo/private groups,depending on your preference/ abilities.The game is not yet fully finished, but the developers never claimed it was, however frontier developments have shown great commitment to patching problems as they arise, have a great deal of additional content planned for the current release and additional paid dlcs later should enable you to land on planets , walk around your ship, the stations and planets you land on, Currently not all of the ships are in game, but they are promised,community goals have just been introduced and there is much anticipation about wings,(multi player groups)coming soon.If you have patience, when it is fully implemented, the elite universe should be compelling, immersive and challenging.If you are doubtfull, check out the many you tube posts from the game, I would not want to mislead anyone into inappropriately buying this game, i believe it stands up to inspection, will continue to improve and offers great game value, if it suits your preferences.If you are someone who has unrealistic expectations of ultra perfection instantly from a crowdfunded game, who is impatient for new content or cannot adapt to changes in the games mechanics as it is occasionaly refined/ rebalanced, look elsewhere.If you can relax, take in the awesome scenery and enjoy flight and combat for its own sake, or indeed like space trucking goods and trading, give it a go.… Expand
  32. ixholla
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Finally a fun challenging Space Sim that's interesting, unfortunately, I'm going to have to peal myself away from it as it's horribly addictive. It has its downfalls but the Devs are working hard every day to mold it into an even better product.
  33. vato76
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Great game with great graphics and even greater possibilities. Constantly improving sandbox mmo with a solo mode to avoid pvp. Cant wait to see what features await!
  34. brunchator
    Jan 18, 2015
    10
    Elite, although unfinished, is really "moorish" and has me long hours at the helm of my Cobra. The game has been designed as an immense space sim sandbox and will need you to make your own game out of it. If you are looking for immediate satisfaction or a hand holding heroe story you wont get it here. But all things considered Elite is probably the best space sim out there.
  35. sixtimestable
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    I was an early backer so I've played E:D since the early releases. Elite was the game which defined gaming in my childhood. Amazingly this is even better.

    It's fun.

    Very much fun.

    And varied.

    Very varied.

    And polished.

    It makes me proud to say it but: Buy it. Just do it.
  36. theheebs
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    I have backed since kickstarter and played since the beta , i have had more value for money already than most games installed on my pc for the last few years. I cannot wait to see how it develops further.

    I have really only scratched the surface regarding different roles and now i am in a system called Lugh (check it out on the frontier forums ) on the brink of civil war instigated by    I have backed since kickstarter and played since the beta , i have had more value for money already than most games installed on my pc for the last few years. I cannot wait to see how it develops further.

    I have really only scratched the surface regarding different roles and now i am in a system called Lugh (check it out on the frontier forums ) on the brink of civil war instigated by the people already playing the game.

    The visuals and sound (especially ) are amazing -    … Expand
  37. CMDRGreyFox
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Elite Dangerous is out. Dangerous by name and dangerous by nature. This amazingly in depth space sim will keep you engaged for hours apart hours. 400,000 star systems to explore and get lost in. Trade, bounty hunt, pirate and smuggle your way though this 30 years in the making PC classic.

    Hunt down other players or NPC as bounty hunter. The combat is responsive and exciting. The ships    Elite Dangerous is out. Dangerous by name and dangerous by nature. This amazingly in depth space sim will keep you engaged for hours apart hours. 400,000 star systems to explore and get lost in. Trade, bounty hunt, pirate and smuggle your way though this 30 years in the making PC classic.

    Hunt down other players or NPC as bounty hunter. The combat is responsive and exciting. The ships feel like they have weigh and punch. Earn credit and upgrade your ship to become a more effective killer. Or pirate over players hard earned loot. If this is your choice then be prepared to be hunted by players and NPC's alike. The choice is yours.

    Trade and smuggle to huge space docks Choice from a massive list of commodity and use the galaxy map to plot your course.    … Expand
  38. bambam_ofc
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    If you like movies with grand Space Opera graphics, you'll love Elite:Dangerous. The game is unquestionably a tour-de-force created by a development team with an obvious passion for the scope available in simulating the entire Galaxy.

    The context is you're a space Commander, starting out in a modern spaceship of limited performance, travelling between stations in star systems with a    If you like movies with grand Space Opera graphics, you'll love Elite:Dangerous. The game is unquestionably a tour-de-force created by a development team with an obvious passion for the scope available in simulating the entire Galaxy.

    The context is you're a space Commander, starting out in a modern spaceship of limited performance, travelling between stations in star systems with a variety of ways to make money and trade your way up through a series of more powerful, better equipped, larger vessels.

    One of the strengths of the game is that, given the basic mechanics (you have a ship with a certain cargo capacity and weapons loadout), there are a variety of play styles that allow you to be successful. You can enter a station, buy cargo at a price that looks cheap, transport it to another station that buys it at a higher price, and pocket the profits. What you spend the money on is up to you, but if you like that playing style you can use it to buy bigger, fancier transport, and accumulate weapons that would make any attack on your business an unwise proposition.

    Or you can forget the cargo hauling and just go straight for the career path of being the biggest badass killer fighter pilot in the Galaxy. You'll be rewarded with bounties for killing 'wanted' players (predominantly NPC's) and accumulate that money to trick out your ship to be even more Dangerous.

    Trading and combat are probably the most popular playing styles, but if interested you can try and make money by 'mining' (you collect the raw materials yourself from space/asteroids and sell it in suitable stations) or 'smuggling' (have a penchant for 'illegal' goods and use various stealth methods to sneak into suitable stations to sell it, avoiding nosy Fed cops as you do so).

    Although untimately simple to play, E:D is a large, complex simulation and through the alpha/beta/gamma pre-production the developers have iteratively tuned the model to support an effective balance between profitable trading versus combat. I think it's fair to say the various playing styles coexist reasonably well, i.e. if you're a trader you can expect to get on with your business without too much interference, and combateers can enjoy a good scrap without feeling like every engagement is suicidal. There are a *lot* of NPC's (ships flown by the game AI) so combat pilots have plenty to shoot at, and the designation of large areas of the Galaxy as e.g. 'Federation' or 'Alliance' space means that bad behaviour in that space, such as killing pilots that are not 'wanted' status carries an unattractive penalty.

    On the down side, Elite:Dangerous is a lot to take in for the first few minutes you play the game. Like WTF do all these graphics on my spaceship dashboard mean? How the hell am I supposed to fly this spaceship through that entry aperture in the space station? What am I supposed to do once I'm in there? You will find your spaceship shredded to pieces by the station defence lasers when you try and 'dock' without having requested permission first. But, when you start out there really is no downside to having your spaceship blown up, you respawn with a new one, and there are 10 simple tutorial mini-tasks that get you up-and-running and have a good start to your career. After that the Galaxy is yours for the taking.

    So the game's not perfect, but I graded it a ten because after hours in the E:D universe it becomes increasingly clear just how much visionary brilliance has gone into the crafting of the game. It's not just another FPS. And the Space Opera graphics are awesome.

    This review was written after playing the pre-release versions of the game, up to and including the production 1.0.0.0 version of the game released today.    … Expand
  39. Gommster
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    You will never forget the first time you play Elite Dangerous, it is one of the most beautiful games ever made and plays like a dream, it's a game that requires some thought, not just point and shoot - you can work as a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, an explorer, upgrade and buy one of 15 (eventually 30) ships in a dynamic universe where the economy and politics is influenced by theYou will never forget the first time you play Elite Dangerous, it is one of the most beautiful games ever made and plays like a dream, it's a game that requires some thought, not just point and shoot - you can work as a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, an explorer, upgrade and buy one of 15 (eventually 30) ships in a dynamic universe where the economy and politics is influenced by the actions of the player base. Check some of the videos on Youtube and try it for yourself. triple screen, hotas controllers, head tracking, voice control and even the occulus rift are all supported if you want to get really immersive.… Expand
  40. blackrob66
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    The game is epic. Epic scale. epic graphics, epic game play. It's not a "40-hours-and-you're-done" game. It's not a "quick 5 minutes here and there" game.

    You need an internet connection to play but you can play 'solo' if you wish, with no danger of human interaction. Missions , cargo runs, mining, fuel scooping from stars, pirate interdictions, bounty hunting and an evolving economy    The game is epic. Epic scale. epic graphics, epic game play. It's not a "40-hours-and-you're-done" game. It's not a "quick 5 minutes here and there" game.

    You need an internet connection to play but you can play 'solo' if you wish, with no danger of human interaction.

    Missions , cargo runs, mining, fuel scooping from stars, pirate interdictions, bounty hunting and an evolving economy and balance of power across the systems which is influences by the actions of the players.    … Expand
  41. merrydown
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    If you played the original, this will blow you away!

    Make no mistake, this is an amazing game. Just remember the following: You are buying a game which won't require a monthly subscription You are buying a game which is constantly being developed and expanded You are required to have an internet connection while you play. Ok? Got that? Then prepare for the most delicious    If you played the original, this will blow you away!

    Make no mistake, this is an amazing game.

    Just remember the following:

    You are buying a game which won't require a monthly subscription
    You are buying a game which is constantly being developed and expanded
    You are required to have an internet connection while you play.

    Ok? Got that? Then prepare for the most delicious space simulation game imaginable right now.

    The physics are a blend of real, imagined and reconstructed to make interstellar distances traversable in short times but with meaningful distances and mechanisms. To allow for a dogfight feel, turning sideways is a lot slower than rolling and climbing or dropping to your target.

    You can turn off 'Flight Assist' which makes the flight model far more realistic, but personally that's a truly tricky experience. Perhaps I will master it later on, but for now, the assisted manouvering is just dandy.

    Trade is fun, slightly unpredictable but again relies on a variety of economy types and combinations.

    Fighting is more fun! Dogfights in space have never been done so well. If you have a great graphics card you will not have seen prettier.

    The only thing lacking in my opinion is the instruction manual which pretty much gives you the basics and leaves you to learn the rest.

    Forearmed with the above caveats though, I think this is an excellent purchase and well worth supporting.

    A lot of negative reviews are based on very specific requirements that weren't met. To give this game less than 5 out of 10 though is lunacy...    … Expand
  42. Helbo15
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    It is the rightful heir to my throne of space games, the possibilities seems endless, and the game play is not a hindrance to develop your own agenda in the game.
    some might say they tried it all but I can honestly say that during the beta and the gamma the game just kept improving, I highly doubt I would in my lifetime be able to try everything in this game.
    The fighting system is    It is the rightful heir to my throne of space games, the possibilities seems endless, and the game play is not a hindrance to develop your own agenda in the game.
    some might say they tried it all but I can honestly say that during the beta and the gamma the game just kept improving, I highly doubt I would in my lifetime be able to try everything in this game.
    The fighting system is awesome, the trading system seems to be working fine and the mining is quite nice compared to that it's supposed to be a grind anyway.
    Getting money is what this is all about to level and that is what makes the lvl system work, no need to spend time on skills or other kind of distracting features. only need to work on my own personal abilities and get the feel for the individual ships.

    in one word Awesome    … Expand
  43. ConversatorP
    Jan 19, 2015
    10
    Best money spent for a very long time.

    I was also a backer in Star Citizen but I have already given up on that atrocity that will never see the light of day and is bug ridden in its AC 1.0. SC community is just toxic too. Elite in the other hand is probably the best space sim I ve played. And devs are constantly out there to answer most issues. My support tickets have all been    Best money spent for a very long time.

    I was also a backer in Star Citizen but I have already given up on that atrocity that will never see the light of day and is bug ridden in its AC 1.0. SC community is just toxic too.

    Elite in the other hand is probably the best space sim I ve played. And devs are constantly out there to answer most issues. My support tickets have all been responded to very fast and overall the community is very committed and constructive.    … Expand
  44. Ordro
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    Brilliant game. It is everything FD promised and more. I have played Elite 30 years ago and it's back with a vengeance! There are still some bugs here and there but FD promised it is still not finished (hence not a 10 given). Updates are pushed regularly and FD are really working on improvements while taking gamers feedback serious.
    Content will be added while we progress but the basis is    Brilliant game. It is everything FD promised and more. I have played Elite 30 years ago and it's back with a vengeance! There are still some bugs here and there but FD promised it is still not finished (hence not a 10 given). Updates are pushed regularly and FD are really working on improvements while taking gamers feedback serious.
    Content will be added while we progress but the basis is solid and will give you hours of gaming pleasure as it is.
    Warning: you need to be connected to the internet though, since you can't play offline. A necessity since content data must be updated on a regular basis.
    If you loved the old Elite this is a must-have!
    Right on Commanders!    … Expand
  45. paperrocksci
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    Well, thousands of possibilities to play or act in the game, much more than I have seen in any other games. Its hard and it will last for a long time until you see key progress but overall theres nothing comparable out there in the space sim sector at the moment.
  46. earphrone
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    I've been waiting since Beta and bought on release. This is a game that will not appeal to all. If you need to win or be told what to do, where to go then dont come. If you get bored easily, then spend your money elsewhere. Absolutely no spoon-feeding here. This game wont treat you like an idiot.
  47. teamplayer
    Jan 19, 2015
    10
    I have been having a blast with my friends in the Lugh system. Testing on background simulation goes at pace and even though wings mechanics is still not in the game (everlasting beta) we have no issue working together as a team in game.
  48. Concatenous
    Jan 15, 2015
    10
    I am also an early backer of Star Citizen and I was not really expecting much from Elite given all the detailed and huge scope for Star Citizen. Playing Elite at first was a bit of a cold experience as the galaxy and the game are not really guiding you at all to any specific "hero" mission. You have to find your way, and if you get through the initial shock then you are in for a treat. II am also an early backer of Star Citizen and I was not really expecting much from Elite given all the detailed and huge scope for Star Citizen. Playing Elite at first was a bit of a cold experience as the galaxy and the game are not really guiding you at all to any specific "hero" mission. You have to find your way, and if you get through the initial shock then you are in for a treat. I now am firmly in the camp that both star Citizen and Elite have a place in the galaxy (pun intended) and I am sure I will enjoy both "heavily". Elite is a recommended buy with no doubt.… Expand
  49. JackWeaver
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This a vast and beautiful game. It easily exceeds its the previous versions in gameplay opportunists on its launch day and there is more to come in the next few weeks and months.
  50. Pidigi
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Don't believe the haters. If you like the space-sim this is simply the best space-sim of all time.
    400 billions of stars, real distance, real physics, beautiful graphics, low resource demand, and it's growing.
    There's so few spacesims on the market, and most of them are rubbish. Support the Braben's work, it's made of passion and genius, or don't complain if the game market has become a    Don't believe the haters. If you like the space-sim this is simply the best space-sim of all time.
    400 billions of stars, real distance, real physics, beautiful graphics, low resource demand, and it's growing.
    There's so few spacesims on the market, and most of them are rubbish. Support the Braben's work, it's made of passion and genius, or don't complain if the game market has become a pile of ubisoft and ea crap.    … Expand
  51. Pazns
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Frontier Developement puts a huge ton of work in each monthly Major update, enhancing everything even if it's useless and the game still young, 23 months from the release.
    Player community is heard of in every words, and yet Frontier doesn't forget its own goals. the Lead design is marvellous.
    The game itself is just incredible for graphics and sounds. Clearly, there is not any single    Frontier Developement puts a huge ton of work in each monthly Major update, enhancing everything even if it's useless and the game still young, 23 months from the release.
    Player community is heard of in every words, and yet Frontier doesn't forget its own goals. the Lead design is marvellous.

    The game itself is just incredible for graphics and sounds.
    Clearly, there is not any single game that can compete right now with Elite in this category of games.    … Expand
  52. foundwanderer
    Jan 19, 2015
    10
    Although the game is not finished what is there will keep you on your screen for months. If you add that to what is coming this year and going forward this game is without a doubt a must. I would score this game an 8 but given all the star citizen haters giving it a 0 I must give it a 10 too.

    Graphics 10
    Souns 8
    Missions 6
    Multiplyer 7
    Open sandbox and galaxy 10
  53. danbolivar
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    If you spent hundred of hours behind your Commodore 64 playing Elite. Surely you've been waiting for a proper resurrection. After 30 years, the wait is OVER!... It's here and it's absolutely gorgeous! Heart pounding dogfights, exploration, trade, politics, mining and so much more... in a galaxy the size of the GALAXY with 400 BILLION star systems!
    There truly is NO OTHER GAME like Elite    If you spent hundred of hours behind your Commodore 64 playing Elite. Surely you've been waiting for a proper resurrection. After 30 years, the wait is OVER!... It's here and it's absolutely gorgeous! Heart pounding dogfights, exploration, trade, politics, mining and so much more... in a galaxy the size of the GALAXY with 400 BILLION star systems!
    There truly is NO OTHER GAME like Elite Dangerous and I have the honor of having been allowed to Beta Test it... soon it will launch for the rest of the world and it will be absolutely FANTASTIC!!    … Expand
  54. Trencacrunk
    Jan 18, 2015
    9
    I love how this game is supported by the developers. I have seen it grow since Alpha and I have never seen a dev team so on top of the community discussions. This does not mean they will always do what the community wants, but all the game design at the design decision forum since day one and all the active discussions in the open forums about the flight model, gimballed weaponsI love how this game is supported by the developers. I have seen it grow since Alpha and I have never seen a dev team so on top of the community discussions. This does not mean they will always do what the community wants, but all the game design at the design decision forum since day one and all the active discussions in the open forums about the flight model, gimballed weapons discussions and more recently the wings mechanics... plus the numerous daily posts from a great number of devs etc etc etc points to a game with a very committed team behind it. That is enough for me.… Expand
  55. halffullman
    Jan 15, 2015
    9
    Recommended game for all space sim fans out there:
    Graphics 10 (Occulus Rift DK2 at its best)
    Sound 10
    Dogfight/Combat 9
    PVE mechanics 9
    Multiplayer mechanics 6: Work in progress, Wings Mchanics will be deployed soon by devs
    Scale and model of the Galaxy 10
  56. Haffer
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    fantastic fun - if you liked the original you'll like this.

    huge changes over the final weeks of beta/gamma and a fun spacesim/game & pretty to boot!
  57. pinguincritic
    Dec 20, 2014
    10
    Once you get this game in your PC you wont go back. Latest gen graphics and sound. Excellent space sim gameplay both solo and with friends. PVP is tremendous fan while PVE is also very satisfying, this space game has it all. You can choose to do your own thing or you can follow some of the faction plot lines laid out in the galaxy.... the galaxy... ah! The galaxy! 1:1 insuperable scale.Once you get this game in your PC you wont go back. Latest gen graphics and sound. Excellent space sim gameplay both solo and with friends. PVP is tremendous fan while PVE is also very satisfying, this space game has it all. You can choose to do your own thing or you can follow some of the faction plot lines laid out in the galaxy.... the galaxy... ah! The galaxy! 1:1 insuperable scale. Visit all the main celestial bodies we know... Canis Majoris, Eta Carinae, Sagitarius A...… Expand
  58. BacioiuC
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Every so often I decide to change jobs and work for another company in the industry. When applying for a Game Designer position you always get asked the following question: "If you had one million dollars, what game would you design/build/develop". Although I tailor my responses based on the hiring company profile, the truth is not far from what Elite: Dangerous is. A sandbox space gameEvery so often I decide to change jobs and work for another company in the industry. When applying for a Game Designer position you always get asked the following question: "If you had one million dollars, what game would you design/build/develop". Although I tailor my responses based on the hiring company profile, the truth is not far from what Elite: Dangerous is. A sandbox space game with no linearity that allows me to "role play" from one end of the galaxy to another. It's like a 4X strategy game set in the cockpit of your space ship and with no support for more than one unit.

    It's a flight simulator that hates spread sheets but makes good use of them. It's ruthless, unforgiving and, although huge, extremely claustrophobic. You can play with others players and meet commanders yet it gives out a really lonely vibe. You are out there, alone, trying to make ends-meat in the cockpit of a metal Goliath that may or may not be destroyed the next time it drops out of super cruise/hyperspace.

    It's an infant, born with a huge legacy (the 84 version) that has to meet really high expectations. It has much to prove but it's off to a good start. It really is something special... something elite!    … Expand
  59. Rekal
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Very few games give you the sense of immersion that Elite: Dangerous does. As people have said, the game does not hold your hand. In a future with trillions of humans, in a galaxy constructed of billions of stars, among millions of star ships, in a populated space spanning thousands of stars, you are one insignificant pilot. You are expected to learn the rules to survival, prosper, gainVery few games give you the sense of immersion that Elite: Dangerous does. As people have said, the game does not hold your hand. In a future with trillions of humans, in a galaxy constructed of billions of stars, among millions of star ships, in a populated space spanning thousands of stars, you are one insignificant pilot. You are expected to learn the rules to survival, prosper, gain the coveted rank of Elite, or die trying. You can be replaced! :)

    The game is played exclusively (at the moment) from the first person view of a pilot. You manage every aspect of your ship from your command console. Communications, docking requests, systems management, cargo scoops, landing gear, navigation, and everything else that goes into piloting a star ship.

    The game is not subscription based, so after the initial investment, you have all the time you need to learn the game and find the method of play that suits you. Elite: Dangerous has multiple game play expansions planned so the game is still in constant development. It released midway through December and the first big update was released the second week of February. The small team at Frontier Development allows a very fast development cycle, so a steady stream of updates is something to look forward to.    … Expand
  60. Tiggo
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    As an alpha backer i had the pleasure to play this game for months now and each hour was tremendous fun. Technically this game is outstanding, e.g. all my peripherals worked out of the box, for my x52 hotas i only had to change 2 buttons, rest was perfect! Immersion, gfx and especially the sound is amazing.

    I would give it a 8 or 9 normally, due to silly low scores for a really good    As an alpha backer i had the pleasure to play this game for months now and each hour was tremendous fun. Technically this game is outstanding, e.g. all my peripherals worked out of the box, for my x52 hotas i only had to change 2 buttons, rest was perfect! Immersion, gfx and especially the sound is amazing.

    I would give it a 8 or 9 normally, due to silly low scores for a really good game over minor issues i will give 10 to even those out.    … Expand
  61. AlexSeven
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Epic! Been waiting for a long time for Elite to come back. It was one of my childhood games that was massive in scale.

    Elite dangerous is very well made and humongous in scale. The whole milky way is in and you can visit all the star systems (well, you CAN, but you wont see them all in a life time hehe). Graphics is beautiful and the sounds are on hollywood level in quality. Hearing the    Epic! Been waiting for a long time for Elite to come back. It was one of my childhood games that was massive in scale.

    Elite dangerous is very well made and humongous in scale. The whole milky way is in and you can visit all the star systems (well, you CAN, but you wont see them all in a life time hehe). Graphics is beautiful and the sounds are on hollywood level in quality. Hearing the ships engines roar and whine is awesome. This is THE best first person spaceship sim and it will get better with the coming expansions "Wings" (more coop features) and planet landing. So happy that the release is today, and i cant wait to see the coming expanions packed with features. If you love space combat, trading, smuggling, piracy and to be able to affect the universe with your and your friends actions, you gotta buy this right now.

    I came into ED during beta 2 and i have seen how Frontier (the developers) add features the community wanted so they are listening to good ideas which is great. Simply cant wait to see how they expand on the universe in the coming year. See you out there commanders!

    PS. People saying the game is bugged have only played the beta version (called gamma), and so they have no idea how the release version is regarding any bugs. So take it with a grain of salt. Also, any bugs are obviously going to be squashed. Nothing to fear and the core game works great. Im having a blast with my friends in the pre-release "beta" version.    … Expand
  62. Wayzegoose
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    If you're looking for Elite, with awesome graphics, evolving story line, combat, bounty hunting, pirating, 400,000,000,000 star systems to explore and the promise of more expansions to come, then this it! It's well executed and if you like the space trading genre it's the game for you. Some of the negative comments here relate to the fact this game isn't something else... it's not EVE 2,If you're looking for Elite, with awesome graphics, evolving story line, combat, bounty hunting, pirating, 400,000,000,000 star systems to explore and the promise of more expansions to come, then this it! It's well executed and if you like the space trading genre it's the game for you. Some of the negative comments here relate to the fact this game isn't something else... it's not EVE 2, it's not WOW in space... if you want that don't buy it. It is Elite.… Expand
  63. spaceflymonkey
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    Absolutely, fantastic game. If you are a fan of space sims, it is a must have.
    And it gets better with every patch more and more content.

    If you want to play with friends, wait until March, but if you want to play alone it is great right now.
  64. shadragon
    May 11, 2015
    10
    I've owned the Elite: Dangerous game since February 2015 on PC and have spent 350+ hours on it. I play it every day.

    Elite: Dangerous is not for everyone. It requires the player to invest time and effort to achieve even a basic level of game play. Then it gets even more challenging. If you lack patience or imagination, if you want instant gratification, or if you expect to be a game    I've owned the Elite: Dangerous game since February 2015 on PC and have spent 350+ hours on it. I play it every day.

    Elite: Dangerous is not for everyone. It requires the player to invest time and effort to achieve even a basic level of game play. Then it gets even more challenging.

    If you lack patience or imagination, if you want instant gratification, or if you expect to be a game god dominating everything and everyone around you within an hour, do not buy this game. You'll be disappointed.

    Elite: Dangerous is HARD; at least until you understand the many facets of game play. There are hundreds of factors that can kill you and there is a steep learning curve to the game. It does not hold your hand and explain every little thing as you go. Just taking off and landing safely are a challenge. The game is unforgiving. Mistakes, even small ones, can kill you. The game is real time. There is no pause, there is no save, the game goes on no matter what you do.

    Elite: Dangerous is immersive. The visuals and sound are like a hot bath you plunge into. Weapon and engine noises differ with each ship model. You can modify your ships with more powerful engines, weapons, armor, shields and equipment. I play the game in 1080 resolution with 7.1 surround sound headphones and it is awe inspiring at times.

    The Elite: Dangerous galaxy is the same galaxy we live in today. There are 400 billion stars and 99.99% can be explored or visited. It is a monstrously huge game map and only 0.02% of the galaxy has been explored so far.

    The comments that this is a simple space trucker sim are from people who rage quit when they were not perfect in the first half hour. As I said, it takes time and mental discipline to get the flight mechanics under control. Once you "get it" you can pivot in space and fire behind you without losing forward momentum. Or if you prefer, Newtonian flight mechanics.

    In a traditional flight game, you set pitch, yaw, roll and throttle and away you go. Elite: Dangerous has several dozen settings you can set just for piloting your craft. Many of them are OFF by default, but as you grow more confident and daring you'll find those settings add a depth and sophistication all their own. You can use a mouse and keyboard, but a joystick or HOTAS rig will see you in good stead.

    You can choose to be a pirate, bounty hunter, miner, explorer, trader or switch from one career to the other constantly. Many players have several ships they can switch too.

    When you start you will have the option to do tutorial missions. DO THEM. Make your mistakes there and learn how to fly and fight. You may spend several hours in the sims adjusting controls, trying different throttle settings and getting comfortable. This is time well spent. Many give up on the tutorials because they are hard and go into the game unprepared. Skip the tutorials and I guarantee you'll regret it.

    Elite: Dangerous is a game of power management. When in game you only have a certain amount of power in your ship. You need to manage your shields, weapons and engine power. In game this is the SYS - ENG - WEP. Adding power to one takes it away from the others. Learn the implications of this in a safe environment. Run out of fuel and you will die.

    Heat is your enemy and allows you to be tracked. Weapons fire, silent running and flying too close to some planetary bodies make your ship hot. You need to know what to do because extreme heat will damage your ship hull and internal components. If your hull falls to 0% you will die.

    There are three game modes. All of them require a constant Internet connection be active:

    Open - This is where many people start. You can interact with thousands of other Commanders (CMDR's). It is a dangerous place with CMDR's who will shoot you up just to watch you burn. Open is for people who know what they are doing and can either defend themselves of know how to run. Both PC's and NPC's can be found in Open. Both will try to kill you or take your cargo. PC CMDR's can be identified by hollow rectangles. Green are friends, yellow are unknown and red are hostile. Remember, just because someone is green does not mean you are safe.

    Solo - This is the same as Open, but you are the only PC. You can learn game mechanics here without the danger of players shooting you up. Be warned, NPC's will still interdict and try to engage you.

    Private Groups - This is for several players to either game privately or with like minded players. Not ready for Open? Then join a private group where you can learn the game in (relative) safety. Form your own group for you and your friends, or join an established one.

    The largest private group is Mobius with over 8,100 players (as I write this) and more joining daily.

    As for the "shallow" reviews, Elite Dangerous is as deep as your own imagination. The game is a backdrop and YOU make things happen. Imaginative players will love this game.

    I'll see you in the big black CMDR.    … Expand
  65. Thomasdotnet
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    I bought into the Beta and have played since standard Beta 1, so I am perhaps biased already. However, I am not so much a fanboy that I cannot see that Elite: Dangerous is not feature complete at launch. There are some real balance issues as well as missing or poorly implemented features. All of the issues this game has comes up to a single point deducted in my mind, because the core ofI bought into the Beta and have played since standard Beta 1, so I am perhaps biased already. However, I am not so much a fanboy that I cannot see that Elite: Dangerous is not feature complete at launch. There are some real balance issues as well as missing or poorly implemented features. All of the issues this game has comes up to a single point deducted in my mind, because the core of the game is getting into a space ship, setting a destination and a purpose for yourself, and flying into the unknown. On that score this game delivers!
    The beauty of this game is in the universe in which it is played, namely the Milky Way Galaxy, in its 400 billion stars entirety. You begin the game in a small ship, with an anemic fuel tank and jump range. You are equipped with a pair of nearly-harmless lasers and a power distributor prone to overheating. With this ship, the "Sidewinder", you can perform missions or haul a few goods from one system to another until you have a few tens of thousands of credits and can begin looking at your upgrade options. Do you want to be a bounty hunter? lasers, shields, and power distributed. Trader? Frame shift drive and cargo expansion. Explorer? Frame shift drive and a Fuel scoop. How you play is up to you, but some paths are easier to walk than others.
    As you progress, you will earn money to upgrade components, then purchase a new ship and start the process again. As the ships get bigger, the best comments get more and more expensive. A ship that costs 300,000 could easily cost closer to 3,000,000 when properly upgraded for a specific role. Realizing that, it is generally better to forget about what a higher tier of equipment or ship will cost and enjoy the game as you're playing. One day you will be cashing in a dozen bounty vouchers or delivering 50 tons of iridium and realize that you have enough for a new frame shift drive and, lucky days!, the station has one!

    Elite: Dangerous is the type of game that is most rewarding when spread out over a long time. Players that treat it as an MMO with levels to grind out will find that they can earn millions of credits in a weekend, but then it feels hollow and dull afterwards. Players that find something they enjoy doing will earn credits slower, but aren't likely to get bored of it. They are also more likely to encounter the evolving storyline, the gameplay that expands from faction reputation, and the hidden wonders that exist in the Elite: Dangerous universe.

    It should be stated that this game may not be for everyone. You will not own space stations, you will not craft better components, and it can be incredibly unforgiving. Your 150,000,000 Anaconda battleship may lose to a well equipped and well piloted 150,000 Viper. You may find that your chosen profession cannot earn the credits needed to upgrade without either a serious time investment or branching out into other professions you enjoy less. Those who savor PvP may be sorely disappointed that players can jump between an Open play environment and a closed off "solo, but still online" environment that places them beyond anyone's reach.

    Elite: Dangerous requires patience. First, patience with the developers as they iron out wrinkles and finish some features prior to the first DLC. Beyond that, patience in the game as it will not hold your hand or give you quick rewards at even intervals along your path of progression. Space is a cold, dark place where death comes suddenly and unexpectedly and with nasty consequences. (The unwritten law is "don't fly what you can't afford", because if you do not have the credits to pay the replacement cost of ~2% of your total ship value, you walk away without the ship or the credits. 2% of 3,000,000 can leave an unsuspecting player in tears.)

    If you can handle the dangers, and you are patient enough that earning better ships and equipment doesn't feel like a chore, then Elite: Dangerous is a universe you can reside in for years to come. As for me, I'll see you in space, Commanders!    … Expand
  66. C64
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    I can only guess that the poor reviews are from people who are upset that the "offline" mode has been dropped. There is no way that this game should be given a 0 or 1.
    Firstly it is 10/10 space shooter simulator. Best one ever.
    Secondly it is a true representation of our galaxy with 4 billion stars (all realistic) - great planetarium. Graphics are top. Music and sfx is great. Joystick    I can only guess that the poor reviews are from people who are upset that the "offline" mode has been dropped. There is no way that this game should be given a 0 or 1.
    Firstly it is 10/10 space shooter simulator. Best one ever.
    Secondly it is a true representation of our galaxy with 4 billion stars (all realistic) - great planetarium.
    Graphics are top. Music and sfx is great. Joystick control puts you right in the pilot seat. Oculus Rift support is great.
    The team is working very hard to introduce new content but that needs a bit of time. This game is not yet finished. It never will be. It will evolve and become better and better with time. In one year I bet we will have planetary landings, avatars and much more. I have waited 20 years. I can wait some more time.    … Expand
  67. MuzzUK
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This review is based on game potential and what it's going to become in a years time. Bar the lacking barebones multiplayer this game is currently the best in the genre. It's not your typical MMO and once the multiplayer has more work it will be up there with the likes of WoW, Counter Strike and LoL in genre leading games. Graphics are stunning, amazing visuals and a perfectly renderedThis review is based on game potential and what it's going to become in a years time. Bar the lacking barebones multiplayer this game is currently the best in the genre. It's not your typical MMO and once the multiplayer has more work it will be up there with the likes of WoW, Counter Strike and LoL in genre leading games. Graphics are stunning, amazing visuals and a perfectly rendered universe of immense size and quality. Planets, rock and nebulas are well modeled and the game optimization is good. It looks alright on a low end system and breath taking on a high end one. Sound fits the game profile well, weapons, engines and the universe sound as you'd expect a space sim to, all down to the cool computer voice and hyper drive explosions. Gameplay for Elite veterans or space sim/flight sim enthusiasts is easier but expect a steep learning curve in a game that rewards for practicing and putting time into. This isn't an Eve Online type game so don't expect an MMO with stats and numbers this is pure skill based flight game, there is some grinding but you won't be grinding 10,000 bore you'll be flying to space stations in different systems trading, mining and fighting.

    This game isn't for everyone so check your a fan on this before buying! Give it a year and this already solid foundation will be with the best games ever!    … Expand
  68. swethasang
    Jan 21, 2015
    10
    After reading all the press reviews I have decided to take the plunge. My initial impression after a couple of weeks cant be better. I have just been to the solar system and plan to leave to explore the Pleiades region after I finish typing this. It ll take me many days to get there but I hope to catch most of it on video. Some of the exploration series I have seen on Youtube also helpedAfter reading all the press reviews I have decided to take the plunge. My initial impression after a couple of weeks cant be better. I have just been to the solar system and plan to leave to explore the Pleiades region after I finish typing this. It ll take me many days to get there but I hope to catch most of it on video. Some of the exploration series I have seen on Youtube also helped me decide for this game. Dont get me wrong I love the ship sim aspect too, but being able to play "Space Engine" while pew pewing is just a dream come true.… Expand
  69. Hond
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game, am hooked. Some of the best graphics and sounds I've seen from a PC, Also supports the DK2 Oculus exceptionally well the 2 are a perfect marriage.

    It's recommended you run through the training missions first prior to online play otherwise your going to find it hard to start and probably get frustrated.

    Every PC gamer should own this it's a must.
  70. Earlyrisa
    Jan 19, 2015
    10
    I havent been playing any other game since launch.

    Huge open sandbox in a 1:1 "replica" of the milky way including al actual stars and planets known to date. If you like universe models such as Space Engine and you like space games like X wing or Freespace 2 then you are in for a treat. Best graphics (4K and Oculus) and best sound around meet with a first person space sim that ll make    I havent been playing any other game since launch.

    Huge open sandbox in a 1:1 "replica" of the milky way including al actual stars and planets known to date. If you like universe models such as Space Engine and you like space games like X wing or Freespace 2 then you are in for a treat.
    Best graphics (4K and Oculus) and best sound around meet with a first person space sim that ll make you forget you have a real life!
    The development team is one of the most communicative around and you can see they care about the community.    … Expand
  71. 3dom
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    After playing the game for 3+ months I like to stop my Lakon hauler and simply watch the stars and planets. Game has peerless graphics and somewhat involving gameplay once you get past initial learning stage. It reminds me of EVE circa 2006: you can see huge potential but initial learning curve and lack of obvious opportunities may be difficult to overcome. Still it's the best spaceAfter playing the game for 3+ months I like to stop my Lakon hauler and simply watch the stars and planets. Game has peerless graphics and somewhat involving gameplay once you get past initial learning stage. It reminds me of EVE circa 2006: you can see huge potential but initial learning curve and lack of obvious opportunities may be difficult to overcome. Still it's the best space simulator available with trade, dogfighting, piracy, mining, exploration. During beta and gamma developers worked at pace I've never seen before in any MMO game. Given there will be avatar/planetary/multi-pilot ships expansions in 2015 - it'll be the best sci-fi MMO game for a very long time.… Expand
  72. Robinson
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    "a vast ocean that's one foot deep" describes the game in its current state perfectly. However I'm still giving it 9 because it's Elite and it's David Braben. It's also the best experience I've had in my Oculus Rift DK2 so far.
  73. blizzard5314
    Dec 18, 2014
    9
    It's been a long time since I've been this impressed with a game launch. I've happily played the most basic training scenarios over and over again on my Oculus Rift and am still blown away. One of these day's I'll see what else it has to offer online, but in the meantime I will happily go blow up that single enemy ship again as I glance around my cockpit in sheer wonder.
  74. DRITZZ_ZARCON
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    I'm a fan of the original Elite from the 80s, love this re imagination of it and backed it on Kickstarter to get it going. Graphics are fantastic, flying is great, dog fighting is better, it's got the same old flavor, if they keep improving it over the next few months then it will be even better.

    If you like the original you will love this!!
  75. Thornville
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    This game is my new passion! I got it from my grandmother for christmas. Yeah I have a freaking cool Granny! I've played X3 for quiet some time and I loved it. But this gem here is the real deal! There are only a few elemental features missing, as the whole social clan infrastructure. But I assume that this is still most likely to come. The Dogfights are really fun and if you are more of aThis game is my new passion! I got it from my grandmother for christmas. Yeah I have a freaking cool Granny! I've played X3 for quiet some time and I loved it. But this gem here is the real deal! There are only a few elemental features missing, as the whole social clan infrastructure. But I assume that this is still most likely to come. The Dogfights are really fun and if you are more of a merchant or Explorer you will love this game as well.… Expand
  76. Spiralking
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Gotta love the butthurt armchair developers crying about things missing in the game when what is there is a stellar game in the making right here. I threw money at them in the early days and will continue to do so. This game is not to be missed and come prepared with joystick and Oculus Rift!
  77. DK2gamer
    Feb 17, 2015
    9
    At its current state game is solid 7 if you play on a monitor. There is a lot of good stuff in the game and a lot of shortcomings.
    As a fan of X3 I can honestly say that game is good space sim (for me). Comparing it to X3(we will pretend that X-rebirth does not exist) you are not getting player owned stations or NPC's working for you, you don't get to command your own fleet and you don't    At its current state game is solid 7 if you play on a monitor. There is a lot of good stuff in the game and a lot of shortcomings.
    As a fan of X3 I can honestly say that game is good space sim (for me). Comparing it to X3(we will pretend that X-rebirth does not exist) you are not getting player owned stations or NPC's working for you, you don't get to command your own fleet and you don't get to build your own industrial empire.
    But as someone who played X3 a lot I can say that managing stations and fleets were pain in the rear, thought the fact that you could own all that goodness was great.

    Now where E:D shines is:
    Beautiful graphics, fantastic sound,shared universe,mind-boggling vastness of the gameworld and THE BEST flight/combat mechanics in space sims, great deal of loadouts (do not try to compare it with EVE nothing will ever come close to that (unless procedurally generated)).

    Where Elite does not shine is:

    Variety of stuff you can do in game fight/haulage/exploration, multi-player there is no EASY way to play with friends (patch 1.2 should address that), P2P architecture of the game lends itself to hacking and exploitation (COH maphack style), there is no off-line mode, If you want the best ship in the game with the most expensive load out mmm... it's like you start playing EVE now and want to pilot a Titan (just joking it wont take so long, lets say Nighthawk).
    And for a new players there is not much of a hand holding and tutorials are not great (game dares to think that you know how to use google).

    I do not care about playing with friends (I don't have any :() and empire building aspect is not so important for me. I play solo, so I do not meet any hackers (though I am so far away from the popular systems that it wouldn't be an issue even If I played open).

    What I care is VR support and oh my this thing is mindblowing. You are in the spaceship you are the pilot. Once you played E:D in VR there is no coming back, every time you will play space sim on a 2d screen you will feel that it is just not the same, something is lacking it is not real any more . So +2 for that.
    I hope that SC will have VR suport of the same level (or better), but until SC is out E:D is the best space sim.
    Soon we will have more contenders Limit Theory, Eve Valkyrie, Enemy Starfighter, Star Citizen, Darkfield.

    PS: If you want to play in VR you need gtx 970 or better (if you have 270X or gtx660 don't bother).    … Expand
  78. deMangler
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    I personally liked the original Elite more than the sequels, so I was in two minds as to whether I would be happy with the direction this fourth installment has gone. I needn't have been worried. It is everything the original Elite was and more. I am happy it avoids what are, for me a lot of the irritating commonalities of todays formulaic MMO's and instead concentrates on immersing you,I personally liked the original Elite more than the sequels, so I was in two minds as to whether I would be happy with the direction this fourth installment has gone. I needn't have been worried. It is everything the original Elite was and more. I am happy it avoids what are, for me a lot of the irritating commonalities of todays formulaic MMO's and instead concentrates on immersing you, the commander of your ship, in the Elite universe and basically lets you get on with it. No irritating Global chat, no forced congregation zones, but instead a consistent environment within which to play the game your imagination can create, if you like with a small group of friends.
    The sound and visuals should win awards. I cannot say more about that.
    It looks as if a lot of the promised features, are yet to be released so I look forward to that, but as it is I am having lots of fun with this.    … Expand
  79. cookieacutter
    Jan 20, 2015
    9
    Gameplay is awesome. In space no one can hear you cry of pleasure. And that is what happens to me when I play this game! Love the graphics, the sound, the in game voice comms with friends, the landings the take offs, the smuggling... it´s the little sim details that make this game. And the glorious combat.
  80. asturcollones
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    Old space sim fan here, but funnily enough never played the original Elite. I am more of an X wing and Wing Commander man. Also backer of Star Citizen but utterly dissapointed with how its development is going and how a pay to win even in its alpha incarnation that monstruosity is.
    Elite is the name of the game if you are looking for serious developers and a mature community.
  81. Flying_Penguin
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Brilliant game, truly worthy successor to the original Elite.

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  82. jonnirr
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Well worth the wait.

    Expect to play a very simple game based on the original.

    It's fun, a hard learning curve and then it's great!

    Fly safe commanders!
  83. Bluxwave
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    If you want a space game, then this is the best one, better than nearly all other space games by far, you really feel like you are in command of a ship.
  84. Winger
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Really awesome spacesim. Best there is right now.
    Might change when Star Citizen comes out but thats FAAAAAR in the future.
    Until then GIVE IT A TRY! Its great!
  85. GlobusDiablo
    Jan 24, 2015
    8
    Awesome but not feature complete, and still bug ridden. Multiplayer interface is still sadly lacking.

    But the potential is definitely there. Give it a year to make it feature complete and bug free, and this could be a true classic. Still no offline mode though. So if you have dodgy or no internet stear clear. FD promised off line during Kickstarter, so I still have my fingers    Awesome but not feature complete, and still bug ridden. Multiplayer interface is still sadly lacking.

    But the potential is definitely there. Give it a year to make it feature complete and bug free, and this could be a true classic.

    Still no offline mode though. So if you have dodgy or no internet stear clear. FD promised off line during Kickstarter, so I still have my fingers crossed.

    Fly safe commanders.    … Expand
  86. Zero0ne
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    By far the best simulation combat combat game out. Its really a brilliant game if you are capable of playing it. This is a game like a lot of older games were; not everyone has the brain power required to play it. It doesn't spoon feed anything, you learn or die.

    Personally I love this approach and find the game a breath of fresh air in a sea of games made to walk you slowly through    By far the best simulation combat combat game out. Its really a brilliant game if you are capable of playing it. This is a game like a lot of older games were; not everyone has the brain power required to play it. It doesn't spoon feed anything, you learn or die.

    Personally I love this approach and find the game a breath of fresh air in a sea of games made to walk you slowly through each feature. If you like sandbox games and space then you've been waiting for this game.

    If you are like many of the negative reviewers and you can't deal with games that don't spoon feed you like mommy did then you won't like this game.    … Expand
  87. Snicker
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    I have been waiting for this game since I played my first Elite 2 when I was just a kid. I still remember scenes from that time. And to say the least it looks way much better now. The game still have some issues, and I really miss planet landing witch was one of the biggest things for me when I played Elite 2, but it will come. Planet landing is coming in the first expansion for EliteI have been waiting for this game since I played my first Elite 2 when I was just a kid. I still remember scenes from that time. And to say the least it looks way much better now. The game still have some issues, and I really miss planet landing witch was one of the biggest things for me when I played Elite 2, but it will come. Planet landing is coming in the first expansion for Elite Dangerous. And David said that he will make it awesome. With weather and life on the planet. Hopefully I can plant my miner unit there also. You can choose many things to do, mining, exploring, pirate, work as a trader or assassin. Maybe you want to join the army? The choices are yours. I have tried them all. But exploring must be the thing I have loved the most.
    Its just one more thing to say, buy it! Buy it now! It has been worth the 20 years of wait. And now you can join your friends in space.
    See you out there commander!    … Expand
  88. brownriceinabow
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Graphics? Excellent. In this day and age Elite´s graphics are superb and the attention to detail even fastidious. Imemrsion is 100% and with Oculus or 4K that goes off the chart. The game is really well optimized to boot and run smoothly. I was a backer of Star Citizen and sold my pledge after seeing the crappy pay to win scam the whole thing is. Plus their self promoted "superior"Graphics? Excellent. In this day and age Elite´s graphics are superb and the attention to detail even fastidious. Imemrsion is 100% and with Oculus or 4K that goes off the chart. The game is really well optimized to boot and run smoothly. I was a backer of Star Citizen and sold my pledge after seeing the crappy pay to win scam the whole thing is. Plus their self promoted "superior" graphics just plain suck and will bring your PC to its knees, crawling at a 15 fps at best. Elite is the name of the real game.… Expand
  89. Yegwen
    Feb 12, 2015
    8
    Awesome space sim! I was waiting for something like this ever since I played Freelancer over a decade ago. I love the experience of vast space and open world, trading between systems, avoiding pirates, hunting pirates, exploring the stars... This is a "make your own adventure" game so if you expect a storyline and cutscenes you will be disapointed.

    The game is huge, and it seems that    Awesome space sim! I was waiting for something like this ever since I played Freelancer over a decade ago. I love the experience of vast space and open world, trading between systems, avoiding pirates, hunting pirates, exploring the stars... This is a "make your own adventure" game so if you expect a storyline and cutscenes you will be disapointed.

    The game is huge, and it seems that the developer continues to push for more updates! Really good purchase.

    -1 for the lack of more advanced tutorials that would send me off to the world (how to bounty hunt, or how to smuggle)
    - 1 for travel that takes a bit too long    … Expand
  90. geddy76
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    This game deserves my 10 out of 10 score. It's slick, beautiful, engrossing, huge, runs well on lower spec machines. It's a galaxy where you can do what you like, within the limitations of your current ship, of course. The best thing about this game, is its future. I'm looking forward to playing this for a long time to come. Highly recommended.
  91. debatefinal
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    I am not biased as I never played the original and but I backed it though early beta. Its really shaping up to be something very good. Yes there are bits incomplete and a few weird things and stuff but the FD team yield confidence in the game not only in the quality and speed of the updates but also the contact with the community that has been a daily occurrence.
  92. redeyepea
    Jan 24, 2015
    10
    Elite will not hold your hand. It is not a simple game and it will not treat you like an idi@t either. Hard are the beginnings, but once you discover the galaxy out there and the different sandbox options it will be very difficult to go back. For those of you who wont be looking for instant gratification and those who enjoy teh challenge of discovery, Elite is for you.
  93. trombosis
    Jan 26, 2015
    10
    I'm really happy with the game. All the reasons why have already been posted by positive reviewers before.
    What makes me even more happy for using my money on a game that has so much potential, and didnt disappoint at all, are the amazing press reviews collected here.
  94. prase007
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Only game so far which may fully justify a purchase of Oculus Rift. I have spent hundreds of hours in beta/gamma stages and enjoyed it. This game is already very nice and it will get much better over time.
  95. Pizzacraving
    Jan 24, 2015
    10
    I just couldnt believe all the good reviews so I had to get the game and see it first hand. I am a backer of old in StarCitizen and EVE capsuleer, but have to admit Elite is really engaging me with its subtle, no **** sim philosophy. Already been involved in a good few PvP confrontations and it works wonderfully. Cant wait for the Wings update.
  96. breadCrumbser
    Jan 24, 2015
    10
    So far this game has been one of the leakest experience I had in recent times in a game launch. Server only had a minor glitch and no major bugs to account for. The game is indeed not finished and much more is to come. But I have to counter the 0 haterboy bs, so 10 it is.
  97. deliverygeek
    Jan 21, 2015
    10
    Best game for the year for me for sure. I have even stopped playing PS2 for Elite and now this little gem is my go to game for my PC gaming time. Playing with friends may seem daunting at first but once you get the hang of it it goes with no issues. Been bounty hunting in co op most of the time so far and cant get tired of it. The rest of the game is just awaiting!
  98. purplepulp
    Jan 22, 2015
    9
    Just off of a gaming session with friends and had to come here to give this finally a big fat 9. I was holding on this review to check out the multiplayer aspects. No major issues there to playing with my buddies although I miss some shared reward and grouping options. Those seem to be coming soon so... 9.
  99. nomemate
    Jan 24, 2015
    10
    I have been doing so many different activities I have lost count already. At the moment I am half way out exploring towards the pleiades nebulae and a cluster of black holes I saw posted in the forums. Some of those have a specular light efefct similar to the movie "Interstellar". This game is just amazing.
  100. Kerrash
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This is quite simply the game I have waited my whole life for and what we have today is just the beginning, the potential for the future of this game is truly infinite.

    The persistent universe and player led narrative, laid out on a visually stunning rendition of the real Milky Way galaxy; are but a canvas for us players to write our story. Elite: Dangerous has the potential to    This is quite simply the game I have waited my whole life for and what we have today is just the beginning, the potential for the future of this game is truly infinite.

    The persistent universe and player led narrative, laid out on a visually stunning rendition of the real Milky Way galaxy; are but a canvas for us players to write our story.

    Elite: Dangerous has the potential to redefine the space game genre once again.    … Expand
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#65 Best PC Game of 2014
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#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 8, 2015
    80
    First minute the game takes your breath away and then it entertains you for another couple of hours to end up like a meditative tool for hard working individuals. What a waste and shame for a game in such beautiful environment. [Issue#253]
  2. Ragequit.gr
    May 11, 2015
    90
    Everyone who played the original game back in the 80's, should be right at home. It's the 21st Century version of "Elite." But newer, uninitiated players may find it strangely desolate and repetitive. A grand space simulation, aimed at the series' hardcore fans.
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  3. Games.cz
    Apr 23, 2015
    80
    You can focus on the journey, not the destination – even when some "road work" signs will bother you for the time being in the reincarnated Elite. But their numbers are declining with every new update so a thirty-year-old vision becomes more and more complete.
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