Elite: Dangerous

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  1. bokor
    Dec 16, 2014
    3
    It's a sandbox all right. Do what you want: trade, explore, mine, bounty hunt - it's all the same. You go into super cruise (like warp speed) with a barely hidden load screen and fly from instance to instance where you'll run into no players. I've heard the argument that there's only a grind if you make it a grind - but those people are fooling themselves. There are HUGE money gapsIt's a sandbox all right. Do what you want: trade, explore, mine, bounty hunt - it's all the same. You go into super cruise (like warp speed) with a barely hidden load screen and fly from instance to instance where you'll run into no players. I've heard the argument that there's only a grind if you make it a grind - but those people are fooling themselves. There are HUGE money gaps in-between ships so you'll find yourself flying in small ships for hours and hours until you want to fling yourself off of a cliff.

    It's not all bad. The flight mechanics are GREAT - ships feel weighty and satisfying to fly. Open-world PVP is always great (just stay near popular systems to find players to fight.) The docking mini-game is fun, but tedious after hundreds of times.

    A vast ocean that's inches deep, Elite Dangerous isn't the game for everyone. I'm addicted, but I just space truck. I feel like Frontier rushed this game out to help pay for development. That's not a bad thing, but don't expect a full game just yet.

    I just can't recommend this game, despite the hundreds of hours I've already put into it.    … Expand
  2. charognard
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Simply the best space sim game since many years.

    In fact, many guys are thinking it s a mmo like WoW in space, IT S NOT THE GOOD GAME if you're locking for something like any them park or mmorpg. Here it s all about flying your ship, pimp it according your objectives and make what you want. You can mining, trading, fighting or exploring. If you like space sim you'll love ED, if    Simply the best space sim game since many years.

    In fact, many guys are thinking it s a mmo like WoW in space, IT S NOT THE GOOD GAME if you're locking for something like any them park or mmorpg.

    Here it s all about flying your ship, pimp it according your objectives and make what you want.

    You can mining, trading, fighting or exploring.

    If you like space sim you'll love ED, if you re locking for a no brain arcade shoot them up and make quest with friends or dungeon or find any epic blue module, simply pass your way.    … Expand
  3. 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.
  4. SteveM
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    I've played every Elite since the original and have out over 200 hours into the beta and gamma - I've bought a HOTAS, a new headset and VoiceAttack. I've bought and built an EDTracker (plus a new soldering iron and various other gubbins to build it)

    I'm STILL as excited as a kid at Christmas and have been playing the release build since the minute it was available. Suffice to say, I    I've played every Elite since the original and have out over 200 hours into the beta and gamma - I've bought a HOTAS, a new headset and VoiceAttack. I've bought and built an EDTracker (plus a new soldering iron and various other gubbins to build it)

    I'm STILL as excited as a kid at Christmas and have been playing the release build since the minute it was available. Suffice to say, I love it.

    To the negative reviews complaining about lack of content - there is a lot more content than the original game and at least as much as I recall from Frontier/FFE and it's a lot more stable than either of those.    … Expand
  5. Dinbar
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    The game I've been waiting for nearly 30 years. 400 Billion star systems and a full space sandbox to do what you want. Nothing on rails, so don't come expecting to be hand held. Amazing game and it can only get better with planetary landings, big game hunting. The scale of this game is beyond belief.
  6. 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
  7. AvailableName
    Dec 16, 2014
    1
    Always online DRM added, offline removed.
    A lot of empty space for an MMO. No MMO tools. Not much content. Repetitive. It's pretty though. I'm disappointed, this game had so much potential. If only the MOD community could have got a hold of it.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. sou_ka
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Game is fantastic and only getting better over time, but you might have to have an IQ above 75 to find it enjoyable. If you're a CoDbunny 12 year old with ADHD, this isn't the game for you--but if you can sit down in a game that doesn't hold your hand, stare out into the vast universe, and chart your own course, then you'll have an excellent time.
  11. cheeseheads86
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    really nice graphics and love space, but after breaking promises from kickstarter about offline mode and other features game is getting launched without id recommend staying away from this game. Cant trust them
  12. MPCPRO
    Dec 16, 2014
    4
    Has potential, I enjoy the graphics and the great sound design but as many other people write there is a lack of gameplay elements. It feels really empty and it's really hard playing with other friends which forces people mostly to just solo out on their own. I hope with the future expansions the game might live up to its potential, but at the moment it is just an empty shell.
  13. Kalle_Paulsen
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Just got mines from a smuggler into my face, expecting cargo.
    10/10 would explode again.

    But honestly: It's THE spacegame i've been waiting on since the X series tanked so badly. I played Elite on my C64 as a kid and now it's back in all it's glory.
    And it will not stop where it is. Devs will continue develop content and expand an already vast universe (400bil starsystems yo)
  14. 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.
  15. crucible
    Dec 16, 2014
    1
    *sigh*
    Sadly, I conisder my money wasted for a DRM pseudo MMO with attached cash shop with orverpriced skins, and it won´t end there. It should have been offline, but they broke their promise, likely to get full control against piracy, not because of other reasons, mostly to make more cash. If they would be honest, they would refund everything they got from Kickstarter. Besides half of    *sigh*
    Sadly, I conisder my money wasted for a DRM pseudo MMO with attached cash shop with orverpriced skins, and it won´t end there. It should have been offline, but they broke their promise, likely to get full control against piracy, not because of other reasons, mostly to make more cash. If they would be honest, they would refund everything they got from Kickstarter. Besides half of the announced features are no where to be seen in the game. Disappointment of the decade.    … Expand
  16. Diire
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Not for everyone, this game is the true successor to the Elite of 1984 - brutal, lawless (in places), and massive - a 1:1 scale Milky Way to play in - place to make your mark. This is no MMO with a hand-holding starter-zone, story-on-rails linear progression, no breadcrumbs to find the next zone.

    It's you, your (to start with) tiny little Sidewinder with some loaned weapons and 400    Not for everyone, this game is the true successor to the Elite of 1984 - brutal, lawless (in places), and massive - a 1:1 scale Milky Way to play in - place to make your mark. This is no MMO with a hand-holding starter-zone, story-on-rails linear progression, no breadcrumbs to find the next zone.

    It's you, your (to start with) tiny little Sidewinder with some loaned weapons and 400 billion star systems. Much like EVE, the player's actions will help shape the galaxy, there are civil wars, resource wars, rebellions, famine, crime, smuggling, slavery etc going on out there, and you can profit from it, you can influence it or you can make a bundle playing each side off against each other.

    I freaking love it. But it's not for everyone - if you like your games spooned in chunks of go-there-do-that then it's not for you.    … Expand
  17. Chazk
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    A True Elite game : all the parts of the game are going well together : you need to buy and sell things to get money, you need to explore space to find things to buy/sell, you need to fight when you meet some one wanting your money... Incredibly immersing (rendering and audio !).
  18. Amatyr
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    The potential here is amazing. Just jumping in to fly around the universe is great fun - be that fighting, trading, exploring or all 3 at once as I tend to dabble with. I would recommend a solid HOTAS, the feeling of flying a spacecraft around with the throttle+stick is what pushes this up from a 7/8 for me.

    To be clear though, right now this is something of a sandbox - just like the    The potential here is amazing. Just jumping in to fly around the universe is great fun - be that fighting, trading, exploring or all 3 at once as I tend to dabble with. I would recommend a solid HOTAS, the feeling of flying a spacecraft around with the throttle+stick is what pushes this up from a 7/8 for me.

    To be clear though, right now this is something of a sandbox - just like the original Elite - where you make your own play. You set your goals, rather than following some kind of plotline (although I do hope some sort of plotlines start to reveal themselves now that Release is here) but it's that kind of game.    … Expand
  19. Filiber
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    It's not what they promised: no multiplayer, no freedom. You can't play with other players and, given the dimensions of the galaxy and the absence of things to do, you won't even meet anybody. Just pretty graphics and wild grinding: you make money to buy bigger ships. No challenge. You will find online free to play titles that are far better than this game.
  20. d4edalus99
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    this game as it stands is mind bogglingly epic and very much daunting for the newbie. there is no hand holding. this is a game in the vein of the pre 2000 era. this is a difficult but rewarding game . the more you put into it, the more you get out. the potential expansion leaves me hopeful that this will be the stuff of legend in a matter of years
  21. keksbruch
    Dec 16, 2014
    5
    Expected more. Rushed release. Really not much to do in the game, multiplayer doesn´t really deserve the name. The little that is there is still bugged.
  22. qhfhqfiaqe
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Marvelous, a fresh air into space sim gaming!
    As per 2.07 (last pre-launch update) it feels good, looks better and plays great. The foundation is very solid and it can get only better with the promised development after release that will continue to expand the base of the game while also working on major improvements
  23. ShottyMonster
    Dec 16, 2014
    5
    I've been playing since premium beta (about 4-5 months).

    Flight mechanics: Great, responsive and adrenaline fueled. AI: Ok bordering on bad Universe Sim: Weak and shallow Trading: Good but currently broken Supercruise: Terrible and boring Combat: Fun but repetitive Sound design: A* Graphics: Very good but some odd decision made regarding supercruise HUD Overall: Fun for a    I've been playing since premium beta (about 4-5 months).

    Flight mechanics: Great, responsive and adrenaline fueled.
    AI: Ok bordering on bad
    Universe Sim: Weak and shallow
    Trading: Good but currently broken
    Supercruise: Terrible and boring
    Combat: Fun but repetitive
    Sound design: A*
    Graphics: Very good but some odd decision made regarding supercruise HUD

    Overall: Fun for a while but marred by terrible games design decisions ultimately resulting in a boring experience.    … Expand
  24. galildoughty
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Gameplay is rock solid. The audio is amazing. There combined in such a way that makes the game immersive and fun. Your ship does what you want it to. You can do whatever you want to. Be a pirate? Hunt pirates for there bounty and ill gotten goods? Become a trader? Mine some precious metals and cash in? Can't wait to see what they release for this beast next.
  25. 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)
  26. Sacrelicious
    Dec 16, 2014
    1
    meh. plain awful borefest. Sadly no refunds offered, no surprise. Stay away. Lots of empty promises :-( will sell it and hopefully get my money back otherwise.
  27. Amos1
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    If you know anything about elite then you already know this game is going to be amazing, the original came out 30 years ago and was ground breaking, and this game is too.

    Really good game, really nice graphics, modelled off the original and based off the milky way galaxy, If your a space sim fan then this game is for you.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. Fl3
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    As a child growing up in the 80s, Elite gave me the opportunity to go and be something else within my own little world. Now, 30 years later I can relive those years with friends.
    Awe inspiring graphics and sound make this one of the most immersive games I've played in a long time, it feels so smooth, the pieces fit together so well, and you can easily see the direction that the developers    As a child growing up in the 80s, Elite gave me the opportunity to go and be something else within my own little world. Now, 30 years later I can relive those years with friends.
    Awe inspiring graphics and sound make this one of the most immersive games I've played in a long time, it feels so smooth, the pieces fit together so well, and you can easily see the direction that the developers want to take this in the future.
    I'll be sharing that future with them every step of the way.
    10/10 Never doubted it once.    … Expand
  32. CoreDave
    Dec 16, 2014
    3
    Sadly this game is a shadow of its potential. Harsh punishments, very grindy gameplay, enormous time commitment requirements, lack of meaningful impact on the galaxy, broken promises and most importantly being released far FAR to soon. Needed another 6 months to a year in development, offline mode, modding support and many of the missing or cut features to have been implemented to make itSadly this game is a shadow of its potential. Harsh punishments, very grindy gameplay, enormous time commitment requirements, lack of meaningful impact on the galaxy, broken promises and most importantly being released far FAR to soon. Needed another 6 months to a year in development, offline mode, modding support and many of the missing or cut features to have been implemented to make it a game worth playing. Once the initial shine wears off its going to start shedding players like a crazy.… Expand
  33. JeremyJo
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    Grindfest in generic-space. Totally worthless title, bland dull and empty, thrown out to the market to please shareholders, they canceleld offline mode yet their marketing department is in full swing pretending to be awesome. Borderline scam.
  34. Mark8539
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    I've been playing this game since the Alpha stages - so quite some time - and still I have many wow moments with it. It's a fantastic game and it's exciting to know that Frontier Developments are going to be continuing to develop it with many new features and updates for us to play with.
  35. Viajero1969
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    Easily the game with which I have spent most hours in my PC since I joined Beta Premium months ago, everything from the pilot skill based chess like dogfighting system to the incredible immersion provided by the 1:1 scale of our very own Milky Way will probably keep hooked space game enthusiasts for hours on end. Elite also still needs to flesh out and continue development in a number ofEasily the game with which I have spent most hours in my PC since I joined Beta Premium months ago, everything from the pilot skill based chess like dogfighting system to the incredible immersion provided by the 1:1 scale of our very own Milky Way will probably keep hooked space game enthusiasts for hours on end. Elite also still needs to flesh out and continue development in a number of fronts such as the squadron mechanics and the Persistent Universe background simulation, but all in all this game should keep you entertained for a very very long time.… Expand
  36. Accipiter
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    As I see it, it is a breach of promise of the worst kind. It's false promises from Mr. Braben and Frontier that allowed them to get this project funded during the kickstarter.

    I would strongly recommend that you to get a refund what you paid if you bought any of their products. Frontier is a very bad company with horrible customer practices. Everybody need to be warned against buying    As I see it, it is a breach of promise of the worst kind. It's false promises from Mr. Braben and Frontier that allowed them to get this project funded during the kickstarter.

    I would strongly recommend that you to get a refund what you paid if you bought any of their products.
    Frontier is a very bad company with horrible customer practices. Everybody need to be warned against buying anything from them.    … Expand
  37. 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 :-).
  38. saburo70
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    ED is a versatile game. You like PVP, PVE, none of the above? It's still ok in ED. I personally like to change the way I play it every now and then. The Galaxy is a big place!
  39. Ciger
    Dec 16, 2014
    6
    Just a game shell, would compare to some early access titles. Dont get me wrong it is a lot of fun, just dont expect any deep gameplay mechanincs. Still some bugs to be dealt with mainly with alternate missions. Games hangs up from time to time. 6 is the best I can give ED right now.
  40. Lock
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Awesome game guys! It s worth every pound so far! PvP, trading. exploring, nice flight model - it all here. Elite is back and it shines like never before. Cya in space CMDR's.
  41. MJack
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    The devs stayed true to the original formula while completely ignoring several most basic requirements of MMOs established in the last 15 years, such as reliable co-op multiplayer functionally or clans. Besides, NPCs encounter feel random and missions arbitrary and generic. In summary, the devs miserably failed to achieve their goal of create a living breathing universe.
  42. burzum793
    Dec 16, 2014
    2
    Don't buy it now, it is a rushed release and a feature incomplete product. Wait at least ~1 year and then try it again. Keep reading for details.

    I've been a premium beta baker and followed the development closely and I'm not happy with the game yet, however I really want it to become a success and good game but it simply isn't yet. So far there are only three good things about it:    Don't buy it now, it is a rushed release and a feature incomplete product. Wait at least ~1 year and then try it again. Keep reading for details.

    I've been a premium beta baker and followed the development closely and I'm not happy with the game yet, however I really want it to become a success and good game but it simply isn't yet. So far there are only three good things about it: FANTASITIC Oculus Rift support, good graphics, not outstanding but good and a very well done flight model - but it's not newtonian but more like air planes but it feels very good.

    If you want a boring space truck with flight times through the dark that goes sometimes up to 15 minutes and you love Excel and spreadsheets, well, then this game is for you! It is not 1984 any more, I would have expected to have some in-game tools for that task. There are people who are happy with that - I'm not. Eurotruck 2 is more entertaining if I would like to move stuff from A to B.

    Except the flight model every other game mechanic feels very very simple and incomplete. One of the game devs even said in the forums (the beta / gamma forums are gone now) that for example mining is just the bare minimum implementation right now.

    The game lacks diversity. You have basically 400 billion times the same stage: Some planets and less than a handful type of stations and ships that all look the same. You can't really see a difference between the factions just by looking at them, they don't feature unique designs. The game fails hard to build a connection with the player. Factions don't even have a logo in the bulletin boards, no face, nothing, just text that is always the same. I don't care if its company A or B or NPC X or Y, there is nothing that would create a binding between me and them. I don't care about them, I just look at the numbers and how much credit I'll gain from a mission - that's it.

    Overall the game world is not very logical and inconsistent, there is far to much dice rolling going on instead of providing a logical world that makes sense. For example there are trade routes shown and then the exporting system doesn't even have what it exports available. There are missions telling you to get X in system Y and what it basically means is: Spend one or two hours flying around, waiting for a RANDOM spawn of a "unidentified signal source" and hope you're lucky and it generated the instance with the needed item for you. Another example is the RANDOM ship and ship equipment distribution. There are no ship yards, there are no factories that produce parts, it is totally luck based if you can get something somewhere. The chances are higher in hightech systems but it is still random. The missions in the bulletin board as well rotate very quickly, every 5-10minutes it seems it comes up with "new" missions - same stuff just different numbers. It is no magic to create a procedural game but to make it feeling alive and diverse is an art, so far Frontier failed to do that.

    There is a A LOT potential but the current "game" just lacks the game. It is a collection of game play mechanics and basic implementations of them. The game needs at least another year of development, if not more, IMHO.    … Expand
  43. madbrood85
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    Let's be clear about one thing - Elite is not finished. There's a fair bit that I feel needs fleshed out, but I'm giving my score based on *potential* as well as current gameplay etc. great graphics, flight mechanics etc but there's still loads to come!
  44. 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
  45. Etek
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Still stuff to come and needs some polish in other areas (mining, raising influence with local authorities) but what is has is a stable platform to grow on. Playing this game since beta and with latest updates, I couldn't stay away from it. Best of all, you can play it however you want it and switch to other activities when you get bored. I started doing bounty hunting, moved to a bit ofStill stuff to come and needs some polish in other areas (mining, raising influence with local authorities) but what is has is a stable platform to grow on. Playing this game since beta and with latest updates, I couldn't stay away from it. Best of all, you can play it however you want it and switch to other activities when you get bored. I started doing bounty hunting, moved to a bit of trading, did some discovery and lately I'm set on overthrowing the biggest influential authority in the system I play around just to see what happens.… Expand
  46. Mu77ley
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    So the initial release of a game I've played for over 120 hours during the Alpha and Beta stages (despite promising myself I'd not play too much to avoid burning out) is finally released. I say "initial release", because this is not the end, it's merely then end of the beginning, with Frontier planning on updating and adding new features for years to come.

    What 1.0 of Elite: Dangerous    So the initial release of a game I've played for over 120 hours during the Alpha and Beta stages (despite promising myself I'd not play too much to avoid burning out) is finally released. I say "initial release", because this is not the end, it's merely then end of the beginning, with Frontier planning on updating and adding new features for years to come.

    What 1.0 of Elite: Dangerous gives you is exactly what was promised in the initial Kickstarter. A modern re-imagining of the original Elite game from 1984, but it's also so much more than that and the potential for the future is staggering.

    Combat in the game is a wonderfully visceral, strategic affair which requires you to eke out the best performance from your ship's weapons and systems to overcome your foe. This is no simplistic point and shoot affair.

    Graphically the game is stunning, and the pure, unadulterated beauty of space in Elite: Dangerous will frequently stop you in your tracks whilse playing. Seeing starlight slipping over the floor of the docking hanger as the station rotates will make your jaw drop. Sunrises seen from the viewpoint of an ice asteroid belt will bring a tear to your eye. And this is before you add in the extra dimension (guffaw) of the Oculus Rift.

    On the Sound front the Frontier guys have really hit it out of the park. From the roar of the engine boost, the groans of a ships hull under stress when pulling high G manoeuvres, to the thump of impacts and the ambient noised in stations and outposts, the sound design in the game immerses you in the game like no other I've played. It would be criminal if they didn't win awards for the sound design in this game.

    Being a true sandbox, deciding what you want to be in the galaxy is the first step in a long journey (a first step that some people seem to stumble on as they seem to prefer being told what to do in games). Bounty Hunter, Trader, Pirate, Miner, Hired Gun, Smuggler, Explorer, it's up to you. And whatever you choose, you can always switch roles whenever the mood takes you as you're not locked into an artifical skill tree or any nonsense like that.

    The one potential downside to the game (for some people at least) is that it will not hold your hand. When you first start playing expect to fail a few times! Expect to crash when trying to dock for the first time! Expect to actually have to practice flying your ship before you can fight effectively! Expect to have to put some of that gray matter to use when learning how to trade effectively!

    There is no instant win here, and the game is so much better for it.

    In an age where seemingly every game has an enforced 2 hour tutorial before you can even start to play properly, and where every game has been dumbed down to lowest common denominator levels, this is a wonderful, wonderful thing.

    I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Elite: Dangerous to anybody who loves space, space games in general, and who has always secretly wanted to be Han Solo.    … Expand
  47. atlas97
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Wonderfull game, graphics and sound are top. Flying in a oculus DK2 is marvelous. Game is meant to be played with Virtual Reality, killed all other PC game for me. Frontier did a wonderfull job and plan to continue development.
    Hope you guys implement "wings" quicly and it'll be perfect.
    I plan to give it a 9 but seriously looking all the 0 for ne reason and brainless bashing made me    Wonderfull game, graphics and sound are top. Flying in a oculus DK2 is marvelous. Game is meant to be played with Virtual Reality, killed all other PC game for me. Frontier did a wonderfull job and plan to continue development.
    Hope you guys implement "wings" quicly and it'll be perfect.
    I plan to give it a 9 but seriously looking all the 0 for ne reason and brainless bashing made me change to 10 ^^    … Expand
  48. floater
    Dec 16, 2014
    1
    I have spent more than 150 dollars as an Elite backer after hearing phrases like MMO, breathing universe from David Braben the mounth of the horse so to say.

    They really have some talented software engineers and I admire the scientific accuracy of the known galaxy. However they are still living in the 1980 in terms of what constitues for them to be enjoyable gameplay. Its a tech demo    I have spent more than 150 dollars as an Elite backer after hearing phrases like MMO, breathing universe from David Braben the mounth of the horse so to say.

    They really have some talented software engineers and I admire the scientific accuracy of the known galaxy. However they are still living in the 1980 in terms of what constitues for them to be enjoyable gameplay. Its a tech demo that would have been enough for the simple minded folks in 1980 but nowdays it is not fun. It is missing the human element!

    You will have to do repetitive space trucking, mining, or bounty hunting with only predictable boring lame ass AI around. These mechanics weren't terrible if it was actually a living universe where you meet other players too who bring in the more complex and fun interactions.

    Forget it, their net code has been always terrible and it is still a shock how they can release it that way. They use cheap ass not working peer to peer networking. However even if net code worked and they used dedicated servers as any MMO would do the gameplay is still killed by the on demand switch to solo player mode.

    -You cannot pirate players since they just switch to solo, so you are left with lame ass repetitive AI.
    -You cannot bounty hunt players since they just switch to solo, so you are left with lame ass repetitive AI.
    -Mining is like watching paint dry, since you guessed it you just do it in solo.
    -You can go out to explore and your chance of meeting another player goes down from 0.0001% in known space to 0.000000000000000000000000001% or in lay terms 0. Oh irrational enough you will still be intercepted by lame ass AI even in the most desolate avoided far away piece of space though. Breaking immersion if you had any to begin with.
    etc.

    There is no risk vs reward in the system not counting lame ass AI.

    And dont fall for the 500 gazillion systems marketing ploy. Procedural generation is nice to have and a good piece of tech, but it kills gameplay, it does not equal fun content. Every station, system is just the same after a while, no point in travelling anywhere after you have seen a few of them.

    I wanted to like the game, but the fact I did not touch it for weeks now tells everything. There is a hard core fan base for it as far as I can see from the insane 10 points. Simple folks will like repetitive no content simple things as it seems.    … Expand
  49. 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
  50. Flying_Penguin
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Brilliant game, truly worthy successor to the original Elite.

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  51. 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
  52. toramo
    Dec 16, 2014
    7
    Hello commanders !

    This Elite Dangerous is a really cool game. I already spent a lot of time on beta/ gamma. Pro Immersion ! Exploration, trade, fight, mining, Each module is working really nicely and the bunch of ships available deserve it ! And there is of course a tons of mission relative to your stuff and specialization. Buy & stuff your ship to specialize it or keep it    Hello commanders !

    This Elite Dangerous is a really cool game. I already spent a lot of time on beta/ gamma.

    Pro

    Immersion !
    Exploration, trade, fight, mining, Each module is working really nicely and the bunch of ships available deserve it ! And there is of course a tons of mission relative to your stuff and specialization.
    Buy & stuff your ship to specialize it or keep it versatile, it is your choice :)
    Everything is working fine and there is a lot to discover in the game.

    Cons:
    Multiplayer !!!!!!!! seriously this game is sold as an 'MMO' like game but actually there is absolutely nothing to do with your friends.

    It is really hard to meet friends (you don't know where they are) and even more hard to try to do something with them... No coop mission, no PVE (except conflict zone but it is really boring), no convoy escort for example etc...

    Just don't buy it if you don't like to play Solo, wait for early next year, the multiplayer part called "wings" will be added.

    -3 points because of this, it looks unacceptable to sold a multiplayer game without multiplayer stuff !!

    Otherwise, all good !    … Expand
  53. CptUndies
    Dec 16, 2014
    3
    tl;dr - A beautiful game which is not easy to learn, nor fun to play.

    I purchased Elite Dangerous at the beta stage and I was overwhelmingly disappointed. Having been a fan of the space sim genre since Wing Commander in the 90s, I had high hopes for this game. The game was obviously created to be best played on a $500+ throttle/joystick/pedals setup, not mouse/keyboard or even just a    tl;dr - A beautiful game which is not easy to learn, nor fun to play.

    I purchased Elite Dangerous at the beta stage and I was overwhelmingly disappointed. Having been a fan of the space sim genre since Wing Commander in the 90s, I had high hopes for this game. The game was obviously created to be best played on a $500+ throttle/joystick/pedals setup, not mouse/keyboard or even just a joystick. The flight model is based on aeroplanes and not what you'd actually expect a spaceship be.

    In addition, the game felt sterile and boring, and has a huge lack of built in help to learn. For me, removal of their promised ability to play offline even in single player was the final nail in its coffin.    … Expand
  54. bazookoscircus
    Dec 16, 2014
    6
    OBJECTIVE REVIEW

    Most of the reviews on here will be either 10/10 from hardcore fans, or angry 0/10 from people who have suffered at the hands of Frontier's terrible customer service and suspicious motives for ditching offline play. I'd say looking at the middle-ground reviews will probably be more accurate. 1. Gameplay Currently the Gameplay is very similar to that of Elite II -    OBJECTIVE REVIEW

    Most of the reviews on here will be either 10/10 from hardcore fans, or angry 0/10 from people who have suffered at the hands of Frontier's terrible customer service and suspicious motives for ditching offline play. I'd say looking at the middle-ground reviews will probably be more accurate.

    1. Gameplay

    Currently the Gameplay is very similar to that of Elite II - Frontier. Much of the gametime will be spent doing very little flying around solar systems. This in itself is not necessarily a bad thing: it is after all a SPACE SIMULATOR and space is big. Really big. It can't all be Star Wars dogfights. With Nav Beacons & Unidentified Signal Sources you can still get into plenty of combat if that's your thing. the controls are somewhere between Newtonian Physics and Shoot-em-up gamer style - a decent compromise.

    However, the missions and space stations are, quite simply, boring. There feels like very little life around the stations, each one looking pretty much exactly the same. And you'd think in all of space exploration there would be more than a half-dozen different types of space station and 20 or so different spaceships. Missions feel deeply anonymous and repetitive.

    2. Content

    It very much feels the game has been rushed to release (ironically one of the big problems with FEII - first Enoucnters) and as a result, it feels like there is a lot missing. a LOT. As mentioned above, missions / spacestations etc. are repetitive and repetitive and repetitive. Planetary landing is still out. There's also not much visual variety in the planets & stars, nor does it contain any stellar objects aside from planets / belts / stars (where are the comets? asteroids? whay are there so few moons?)

    3. Graphics & Sound design.

    The graphics are as one would expect of a modern space game - decent but not exceptional - at around the same visual level as X-3, although there is still a lot left to be desired on the variety of stellar objects. Sound design is probably the games current strongest feature - the rattling of a Cobra Mk III feels like the pod-racers in Phantom Menace. Superb.

    4. Offline / online

    the big debate. Many people backed the game on the promise of an offline mode, where the game could be paused & saved. One month before release it was revealed this had been shelved, the reasons given seeming suspicious. Most believe it was a financially motivated change (to enforce further purchases / micro-transactions). Either way, the companies abyssmal PR handling of the matter, and lack of refunds or communication left an extremely soured relationship with many previous fans & backers.

    5. Overview / TLDR

    Feels rushed out & lacking content, but what's there so far looks promising. Could be an excellent game once fully developed. The lack of offline mode is still a suspicious move that feels financially motivated. Looking forward to updates & DLC, maybe in another 6-12 months this could be something special. Right now, it's just a skeleton. 6/10    … Expand
  55. 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!
  56. 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!!
  57. kurtheil
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    The support it is terrible, they don't care about players. They break promises and stall even if you are in the right.
    Game seems empty, servers are unrealiable, playing with friends only is not easy. There is no offline mode.
  58. Beardsmear
    Dec 16, 2014
    5
    ED has great potential. But I have to base my review on the released version and so far this is just a fraction of a complete game. This grindfest lacks a lot in every part that would provide long term motivation. This game lacks an offline mode which was promised beforehand but the multiplayer part does not have really, well "multiplay" so far.
  59. Ceekay256
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    I've played a lot of space sims over the years the original Elite being one of them, I started playing Elite Dangerous in the early open Betas and have played at least several hundred hours watching the game evolve into something special. One thing to remember this game is not for a quick blast in space it rewards a slower more methodical approach so I appreciate it's not for everyone andI've played a lot of space sims over the years the original Elite being one of them, I started playing Elite Dangerous in the early open Betas and have played at least several hundred hours watching the game evolve into something special. One thing to remember this game is not for a quick blast in space it rewards a slower more methodical approach so I appreciate it's not for everyone and it' has a steep learning curve so it's not not easy to play "out of the box" so for new players use the tutorials please! Another worthwhile suggestion to new players if you don't like your location try somewhere else there's a lot of stars to choose from and by exploring you can add to your credit's and find new products to trade, ships, weapons, upgrades............. check the forum for info

    https://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=30    … Expand
  60. mcuser
    Dec 16, 2014
    3
    Great graphics and sound, boring gameplay. Once you've done the few things there are to do a few times you realise how shallow and empty it is. Released a year too early.
  61. dellonman
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Elite for the modern world. Living breathing galaxy of 400,000,000,000 star systems. The canvas created by Frontier is excellent and will prove the most amazing backdrop for years to come. Compelling. Exciting. Frustrating. In fact the frustration only make you want to play more, it is a feeling i've not felt since... oh, 1984.
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. Cthulhus
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    After 20 years of "nothing", the Elite series is back ! and it's gorgeous ! Love it ! And this is the beginning ! New features will comes every weeks, months ! can't wait !
  65. 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 !
  66. BigMike20Vt
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Visually superb, The flight model is fantastic, easy to pick up, hard to master. the sound is to die for and its set in the entire of the Milky Way. This is Elite and all of the features from the original game are there along with many from the later games. Sure right now the content IS a little on the light side, but more IS coming in time, and after 60hrs+ (a tiny amount compared toVisually superb, The flight model is fantastic, easy to pick up, hard to master. the sound is to die for and its set in the entire of the Milky Way. This is Elite and all of the features from the original game are there along with many from the later games. Sure right now the content IS a little on the light side, but more IS coming in time, and after 60hrs+ (a tiny amount compared to others) the game is not even close to getting old.
    DO do your homework however, this is not a PvP centric shooter (though it is certainly in there) and as such may not be fore everyone. Go into it with an open mind however and this may just be your GOTY. It certainly is mine..... Ohh and the oculus rift was made for this game!.    … Expand
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. roobarb_
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    It's not the game for everybody. But it's the game for me. It has held my attention and imagination all the way through the Beta and Gamma test phases; with 30 minutes before it's official launch, I know I'll still be playing it this time next year.

    Stunning visuals, fantastic sound design and meticulous attention to detail, it's a space epic that has been built to grow. If you want    It's not the game for everybody. But it's the game for me. It has held my attention and imagination all the way through the Beta and Gamma test phases; with 30 minutes before it's official launch, I know I'll still be playing it this time next year.

    Stunning visuals, fantastic sound design and meticulous attention to detail, it's a space epic that has been built to grow. If you want storyline, it's there. If you don't care, you can kick back and find your own way, with the entire Galaxy as your playground.

    If you've ever dreamed of flying your own little (or huge) spacecraft, making your way however you fancy, then this is the game for you. You get a really stunning game for forty quid. Can't recommend it highly enough.    … Expand
  70. EpaL
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    I've been playing this game since Beta 1 and I can tell you categorically it has hooked me like no other game in the past 5 years. It's a stunning technical achievement which promises to just get better and better as Frontier continue to develop it. The enthusiasm and community that has already grown up around the gaming during development is one of the best and most mature i've seen for aI've been playing this game since Beta 1 and I can tell you categorically it has hooked me like no other game in the past 5 years. It's a stunning technical achievement which promises to just get better and better as Frontier continue to develop it. The enthusiasm and community that has already grown up around the gaming during development is one of the best and most mature i've seen for a game.

    If you really want to experience wow though, you have to try it in VR. E:D is by far the most mature VR game I've played so far (I have an Oculus Rift DK2) and the immersion and just straight up 'wow' you get from it is no other entertainment experience I've ever had. I've quite literally had tears in my eyes and feeling of awe on many occasions and even after several months I still relish 'going in' each time. If there was ever a case for the future of VR, E:D makes it conclusively IMO.

    That being said, there are still some issues and limitations (player to player comms being the biggest IMO) but judging by the sheer dedication, enthusiasm and skill of the Frontier team, I have little doubt they will continue to push until it's the game we all know it can be.    … Expand
  71. tummerjumper
    Dec 16, 2014
    1
    Not the game your looking for, which is such as shame. Combat etc is entertaining for a while and it looks pretty but sadly that's about it.

    Would have been great to have a true follow up to the great original but for whatever reason I feel they have taken too much on in making it an MMO. Not to mention the customer support from Frontier is dire, makes me wonder how they are going to    Not the game your looking for, which is such as shame. Combat etc is entertaining for a while and it looks pretty but sadly that's about it.

    Would have been great to have a true follow up to the great original but for whatever reason I feel they have taken too much on in making it an MMO.

    Not to mention the customer support from Frontier is dire, makes me wonder how they are going to handle all that goes along with an MMO.    … Expand
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. bbcokeley
    Dec 16, 2014
    7
    Very pretty game, solid combat and decent structure. Although a lot of recent news surrounding the 'Offline mode' being dropped is true, I have played since Premium Beta and have a lot of hours in this game.
    .
    the mining as it stands is pretty good, a solid mechanic and a bit of thinking is required to get to/find the best places. . Like I said combat is solid, its engaging, exciting    Very pretty game, solid combat and decent structure. Although a lot of recent news surrounding the 'Offline mode' being dropped is true, I have played since Premium Beta and have a lot of hours in this game.
    .
    the mining as it stands is pretty good, a solid mechanic and a bit of thinking is required to get to/find the best places.
    .
    Like I said combat is solid, its engaging, exciting and can be rewarding as an early career path.
    .
    Exploring still needs some work, bu I kind of enjoyed this feature as it can be easily done in a starting ship to get you on your way with a couple grand in Cr.
    .
    This is it for a basic out line of the game.
    7/10 for the following reasons:
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    you need a joystick/HOTAS setup so -1 point for that.
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    there is are a few missing features and or broken petty things that should have been addressed -1 point for that.
    .
    Offline mode was killed but its not a major feature for me personally I can understand if its off putting for some people but just remember there are clever people that can (and probably will) mode the files to make it off line (watchdogs had it (got hacked), SimCity had it....(EA finally gave inn) this will have it eventually) -1 point for that    … Expand
  75. Ervig
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    This game gives you the freedom to do as you want (explore, fight, trade, bounty hunt etc.), but might not be the game for everyone. There is no 'hand-holding', no NPC's who tell you exactly what to do, no levelling-up. Learning the controls (especially if you're using mouse and keyboard) might take a while to master.

    But if you have ever dreamt about going into space, exploring amongst    This game gives you the freedom to do as you want (explore, fight, trade, bounty hunt etc.), but might not be the game for everyone. There is no 'hand-holding', no NPC's who tell you exactly what to do, no levelling-up. Learning the controls (especially if you're using mouse and keyboard) might take a while to master.

    But if you have ever dreamt about going into space, exploring amongst the stars and trading rare commodities in your own space-ship, this is definitely the game for you. If you like space games, flight sims and sandbox games, this game won't disappoint.

    Keep in mind that development of this game didn't stop on release. A LOT of features will be added. One of them is improved coop functionality (group missions etc.) which I'm very much looking forward to.    … Expand
  76. 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
  77. Pecisk
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Disclaimer: I am long term supporter of project, so take my opinion with pinch of salt.

    It is Elite, and it is back. For me, it's been a game I have been waiting for very long time. Since Elite 3 aka Frontier: First Encounters I have been dreaming about modern, up to date take on Elite universe. When Kickstarter was announced, I was both skeptical and inspired. We pulled trough, despite    Disclaimer: I am long term supporter of project, so take my opinion with pinch of salt.

    It is Elite, and it is back. For me, it's been a game I have been waiting for very long time. Since Elite 3 aka Frontier: First Encounters I have been dreaming about modern, up to date take on Elite universe. When Kickstarter was announced, I was both skeptical and inspired. We pulled trough, despite nay sayers, and long period development started. I didn't know what to expect, as FD has shown lot of concepts and even working code, but still it was very early. But FD continued to press on and soon we got lot of concept art, ideas about how ships will work, how stations will look like, how background simulation will affect our lives. And then year ago Alpha landed - which was very nice surprise, as it soon supported TrackIR and Oculus Rift.

    During testing period there's have been high and lows. Despite all this FD kept communicate to us and collecting feedback and with each release they showed us that they care and they listen. Saying that this, despite lack of coverage, is co-project with community is understatement.

    Now,. we have Elite: Dangerous 1.0. First is to understand that this game will follow classic evolution of MMO - FD has already features lined up for post release. But how 1.0 holds up to scrutiny of the long term fan as me?

    I will start with issues, as most likely if you read this whole, you are interested in those. Game is slow and long - it's hard to gain any short term investment without getting your feet wet with all mechanics. They are quite complex (although there are more hardcore games in space sim genre out there), and lot of design decisions take some time to get hold on and understand why they are important. So while you can certainly jump into game and trash opponent's ships in few minutes, it takes some time to get to that point, as combat is exciting, yet again takes time to master.

    Co-op is possible, but also takes time to understand concepts around them. Improved way to do co-op is planned as first update post release early next year. Comms are very good in my opinion - text and voice comms are working with friends no matter of location, with rest of people they are local for system. There are ideas of station chat to be implemented in future.

    When co-op works, it is beauty to behold. Taking down pirate lords together is new past time for many gamma testers.

    Game's professions are mostly fleshed out for introductory gameplay - trading is managed by background simulation, so milk runs are limited to certain extent, rare goods are something you can take far, far away and find someone to pay for it - it's price will go up further you go. Trading goods aren't actually something random, it is weaved heavily in background sim and can have lot of different effects (like having famine and civil war in Sol system). Mining can be seen as boring, but I enjoyed every minute of it - you just can't press button and be done with, you have to actively scan and catch pieces of rock when they are blown off by mining laser. Bounty hunting and piracy requires lot of actual skill, and there are actual military missions too. Assasination, courer...you can do a lot of things in Elite universe - as always.

    Missions is very important element in ED too - this is sometimes only way how to gain first capital to invest into new weapons or repay your insurance debt, sometimes they are very funny ones, and sometimes they are very important for your break - faction reputation is very big part of background sim AND your development of character.

    It is hard to grasp everything what's been said as game is still in constant development, especially with it's background sim parts. There's overarching story line which will launch today, t.i. 16th December, so be sure check it out. Game is visual wise and sound vise a masterpiece so it is worth to check it out if you just like beautiful games.

    Check out endless stream of Youtube videos to be sure, but one thing I can say - if you will let ED to sink in, you will enjoy it for endless hours.    … Expand
  78. evoelise
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    I’ve never had so much fun in an unfinished game.

    I've been playing pretty much solidly since later beta and whilst I can see that the game is still a bit bare I've been really enjoying the game. Elite : Dangerous is going to be a love/hate game - I can see why some people are very disillusioned with the game as it is very much a bare bones framework for now and many players want    I’ve never had so much fun in an unfinished game.

    I've been playing pretty much solidly since later beta and whilst I can see that the game is still a bit bare I've been really enjoying the game.

    Elite : Dangerous is going to be a love/hate game - I can see why some people are very disillusioned with the game as it is very much a bare bones framework for now and many players want more than that from a game; hopefully that will come. It is also a punishing game – if you make a mistake it can really cost you – wiping out hours or days of game play (never fly that which you can’t afford to lose and make sure you are insured) , currently some of the punishments are over-the-top (fines and rep hits) again hopefully these will be sorted out.

    I can see that E:D as it stands is a very solid framework for what could grow into an amazing and immersive game.

    The galaxy is vast and currently mostly empty but there’s still plenty to do and explore and I can only see this experience getting better.    … Expand
  79. JohnStabler
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    A modern reimagining of the 80s classic that invented a genre, with highlights from the sequels thrown in. Stunning graphics, a mind-bogglingly massive universe, visceral combat and as addictive as crystal meth. Currently geared towards sim players, rather than casual gamers.

    Those who say the game is empty are perhaps a bit more used to modern video games that spoon-feed you narrative,    A modern reimagining of the 80s classic that invented a genre, with highlights from the sequels thrown in. Stunning graphics, a mind-bogglingly massive universe, visceral combat and as addictive as crystal meth. Currently geared towards sim players, rather than casual gamers.

    Those who say the game is empty are perhaps a bit more used to modern video games that spoon-feed you narrative, make you the centre of the universe and constantly assault your senses.
    Elite and Frontier were never like that and neither is Elite Dangerous. You are nobody special. You are a single person in a spaceship (hence the Han Solo references in many previews). You inhabit a cold, harsh, uncaring and deadly universe (very much like our own). Perhaps, with the help of other players, you can help set events in motion that fundamentally change the economies and politics of the galaxy. Hopefully you'll make a few credits along the way.

    Elite Dangerous is the thinking person's space sim.    … Expand
  80. 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.
  81. lolgan
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    Terrible customer support/service.

    This game started as a Kickstarter project. If you were one of the faithful that backed this game and Offline play was a deciding factor in backing it, then you probably experienced the amazingly shocking customer support/service. Basically the devs did a bait and switch and a few weeks before release they decide to let everyone know that Offline play    Terrible customer support/service.

    This game started as a Kickstarter project. If you were one of the faithful that backed this game and Offline play was a deciding factor in backing it, then you probably experienced the amazingly shocking customer support/service. Basically the devs did a bait and switch and a few weeks before release they decide to let everyone know that Offline play is too hard to implement. So basically this game is now purely an MMO. If you asked for a refund you most likely got denied or offered a small fraction of the money you gave in good faith. There is a solo mode, but an always on internet connection is required (DRM? you decide).

    There was also the revelation that they may implement in-game advertising, which reinforces the need for constantly being online. Also micro-transcations. Yeah that's right, buy your ships awesome skins! Awwww yeah! The stuff that matters (which could have been free btw. Oh wait, no stuff that. We gotta milk the customers right? heheheh). Actually since there is no monthly subscription fee I guess for this MMO to be viable they need to fund the servers through micro-transactions and in-game advertising.

    Judging by the way their customer support/service, you are going to hope you do not have issues with this MMO.    … Expand
  82. Mortasgus
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    Having played all through the Beta and Gamma Phase i can safely say this is a great game, I've already put hundreds of hours in and i can't see that ending soon now its released. For a new player this can be daunting, there is no starter zones and flying takes practice but once you've got the bull by the horns flying is exceptional fun. Tricky to learn and difficult to master but you willHaving played all through the Beta and Gamma Phase i can safely say this is a great game, I've already put hundreds of hours in and i can't see that ending soon now its released. For a new player this can be daunting, there is no starter zones and flying takes practice but once you've got the bull by the horns flying is exceptional fun. Tricky to learn and difficult to master but you will enjoy the challenge and success actually feels like an accomplishment.
    I've not given it 10/10 due to content, there is enough in this game for hundreds of hours and even hundreds of years if you want to visit every star but everything is basic in implementation.
    I very much expect a lot of that to be added post release for free and in future paid expansions. If they can manage that then we will have a game that will be truly epic.    … Expand
  83. LOAM
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    I am slightly biased as a fan of the original and genre and I backed it though early beta but its really shaping up to be something very good. Yes there are bits missing and a few oddities and gremlins but the FD dev team instill confidence in the product not only in the quality and speed of the patches but also the contact with the community that has been a daily occurrence.

    Its    I am slightly biased as a fan of the original and genre and I backed it though early beta but its really shaping up to be something very good. Yes there are bits missing and a few oddities and gremlins but the FD dev team instill confidence in the product not only in the quality and speed of the patches but also the contact with the community that has been a daily occurrence.

    Its getting a 10 from me despite not being the complete package just yet because even now its probably the best game I've bought / played for several years.

    Read the negative reviews as well though for balance, some will make good valid points. But if in doubt join the ED forum and ask questions. Also note that there was (and still is) bitterness over design changes that occurred during beta which have soured some folk, others simply want this to fail.    … Expand
  84. turnershbo
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    I've been waiting since 1984 to play Elite again. This is a game that will not appeal to everyone. If you need to win... be told what to do, where to go..... if you get bored easily, then spend your money elsewhere. Absolutely no spoon-feeding here. Many many ways to crash and burn. You do however have the entire galaxy in 1:1 scale to go and discover yourself in.
  85. 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!
  86. 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.
  87. Timyersidies
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    In short a solid foundation is in place for a great space game so if your into flying pixel spaceships this is one to watch.

    It has an innovative approach to PVE and PVP with the same character able to choose which mode they want to play in for that session but all actions impact the same sandbox. It also does not need a subscription so you can dip in and out playing at your own pace in    In short a solid foundation is in place for a great space game so if your into flying pixel spaceships this is one to watch.

    It has an innovative approach to PVE and PVP with the same character able to choose which mode they want to play in for that session but all actions impact the same sandbox. It also does not need a subscription so you can dip in and out playing at your own pace in your own way.

    It is a sandbox game so don't expect a character story, cut scenes or linear missions. You need to use the missions and wider narrative provided by the game studio to craft a story or join in with the community who are already creating their own "Freeing Lugh" being an example.    … Expand
  88. hamburgermittes
    Dec 16, 2014
    1
    This game ditched an offline mode for an online only MMO variant. Fine. What is not fine is the multiplayer features are incomplete and mostly none existent. You cannot easily play with friends, and in the open play rarely come across other players. The net code is buggy and laggy and for an MMO an instance limit of less than 32 players is abysmal (though I've never seen more than 2-3 in aThis game ditched an offline mode for an online only MMO variant. Fine. What is not fine is the multiplayer features are incomplete and mostly none existent. You cannot easily play with friends, and in the open play rarely come across other players. The net code is buggy and laggy and for an MMO an instance limit of less than 32 players is abysmal (though I've never seen more than 2-3 in a single instance). The rest of the game is as equally empty in that features are bare bones and incomplete with incredibly repetitive and boring play. This game is not yet ready and requires many many months more development if it stands any chance of being a success. The fan boys are out in force today though so we'll see where this review ends up.… Expand
  89. waxaw
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    The first launch into space: fascinating! The graphics of "Elite: Dangerous" is breathtaking. From the highly detailed spaceship models over the Suns with their vibrant solar winds up to the magnificent space stations.
    It makes really fun to fly in to the huge hangars, to obtain permission to land by radio and then lie down a spot landing on the assigned platform. Funny: If you look down,    The first launch into space: fascinating! The graphics of "Elite: Dangerous" is breathtaking. From the highly detailed spaceship models over the Suns with their vibrant solar winds up to the magnificent space stations.
    It makes really fun to fly in to the huge hangars, to obtain permission to land by radio and then lie down a spot landing on the assigned platform. Funny: If you look down, you can even see the hands of the pilots synchronously handle your entries with the controller.

    In the ports depending on equipment installed there are bulletin boards with orders, a dynamic commodity market, a black market for illegal booty and a shipyard. You can also sell researched maps, and upgrade your ship and customize their own way.

    "Elite: Dangerous" is a true simulation giant

    Spectacular space panoramas, exciting battles and a lively and believable universe. For PC gamers one of the most important games of the year.    … Expand
  90. 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
  91. Rapantengage
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Well, hundreds of possibilities to play or act in this game, much more than I have ever seen in any other games (except GTA). Its complicated and it will last for ages until you see a progress but overall theres nothing comparible out in the games sector at the moment.
  92. LordOrome
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    The devlopment of this game has been professional. The developers have really listened to the fan base. The game itself is amazing with its immersion. I really feel my lounge room is the cockpit and my wife and kids and I are going on an adventure
  93. kifriman
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This is a true sequel to original Elite, absolutely Fantastic! Frontier have created the whole Milky Way galaxy to our playground! The graphics are incredibly beautiful, you can feel the scale of the galaxy when flying around in your ship. You start with small ship and begin to earn credits to get bigger ship to match your play style, it can be a pirate ship trying to steal cargo fromThis is a true sequel to original Elite, absolutely Fantastic! Frontier have created the whole Milky Way galaxy to our playground! The graphics are incredibly beautiful, you can feel the scale of the galaxy when flying around in your ship. You start with small ship and begin to earn credits to get bigger ship to match your play style, it can be a pirate ship trying to steal cargo from others while avoiding bounty hunters that want to cash in bounty on your head or you can carry cargo and trade them between star systems to get better price than you paid for it. The choice is yours!… Expand
  94. Siggi
    Dec 16, 2014
    2
    The game claims a great deal of functionality that exists only by virtue of a player using his imagination. That's to say that the gameplay is, in reality, very shallow while pretending to be deep. In addition to that fact, while the game is incredibly pretty in the graphics department it is incredibly buggy in play with a lot of stuff working very poorly or not working at all.
    One might    The game claims a great deal of functionality that exists only by virtue of a player using his imagination. That's to say that the gameplay is, in reality, very shallow while pretending to be deep. In addition to that fact, while the game is incredibly pretty in the graphics department it is incredibly buggy in play with a lot of stuff working very poorly or not working at all.
    One might say FD can be trusted to fix all these issues given enough time after release, but after the despicable way they have handled the issue of refunds to those who are legally entitled to them I would not trust FD not to dump the game and walk away from it very soon after today. And on that basis I have to say this game should be avoided.    … Expand
  95. chutoy
    Dec 16, 2014
    3
    A missed opportunity to build upon a great title from the past. In the mid 1980's everyone I knew who owned a BBC computer owned a copy of elite, it was a revolutionary title and I wasted weeks during the school holidays lost in space tangling with vipers and Thargoids.

    Frontier Developments have decided to use the same "Elite" name but not offer the same type of game-play, as with so    A missed opportunity to build upon a great title from the past. In the mid 1980's everyone I knew who owned a BBC computer owned a copy of elite, it was a revolutionary title and I wasted weeks during the school holidays lost in space tangling with vipers and Thargoids.

    Frontier Developments have decided to use the same "Elite" name but not offer the same type of game-play, as with so many other companies they appear to have been lured by the short term questionable rewards of on-line only, while encouraging players to spend money on micro transactions and expansions.

    It seems decisions are being made to maximise profits and that leaves questions open as to the long term future of a game that promises features, such as off-line play, only to cut them later with no warning.

    The original game was played on a BBC micro computer, this new version makes the BBC news website due to features being binned. This is the skeleton of an old great game, so many cut or lacking features and I feel sad that I was ever excited to see it being developed again.    … Expand
  96. wolfy28
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    Not a game that panders to people that want to have their hand held for story-lines. you have a galaxy, a ship and 100 credits, and now it is up to you.

    With the choice of trading, piracy, bounty hunting, mining, exploring, general or faction missions to take to improve your reputation with factions thus allowing certain other restricted ships to become available, you really make your    Not a game that panders to people that want to have their hand held for story-lines. you have a galaxy, a ship and 100 credits, and now it is up to you.

    With the choice of trading, piracy, bounty hunting, mining, exploring, general or faction missions to take to improve your reputation with factions thus allowing certain other restricted ships to become available, you really make your own storyline.

    This is not however to everyone's taste and if you prefer a standard "go here, do this, then go there and kill that" style of play, you may find this is not the game for you.

    As it stands Elite:Dangerous is a game you can lose days with, and it only looks to get better with future expansions that are planned.    … Expand
  97. martapp
    Dec 16, 2014
    1
    Game is launching with many of the promised features missing, including one that will never be present - offline play. Even if you are playing solo, you must be connected to their servers at all times. Multi-player interactions are minimal - no chat etc.
    Company support is non-existant for any one with payment issues. Graphics are very good, but the core game is very empty. Avoid    Game is launching with many of the promised features missing, including one that will never be present - offline play. Even if you are playing solo, you must be connected to their servers at all times. Multi-player interactions are minimal - no chat etc.
    Company support is non-existant for any one with payment issues. Graphics are very good, but the core game is very empty. Avoid completely if you have fond memories of the predecessors.    … Expand
  98. Rottcodd
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Even when in it was in Beta and and still far from its fully potential - it still made me completly forget that I have other games on my computer. Haven´t used a joystick for more than a decade, but then Elite came.
  99. Flappers
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Fantastic... really.
    The game bring back the roots of gaming, back when we had no hand holding.
    There is a steep learning curve, which can be overcome by listening to experienced pilots, watching videos and taking advice. But once you are past that curve you can see how solid the mechanics are. Graphics are fantastic... and the sound? Simply awesome. It's a game with no 'end game' and    Fantastic... really.
    The game bring back the roots of gaming, back when we had no hand holding.
    There is a steep learning curve, which can be overcome by listening to experienced pilots, watching videos and taking advice. But once you are past that curve you can see how solid the mechanics are.
    Graphics are fantastic... and the sound? Simply awesome.
    It's a game with no 'end game' and no final objective. There are not any NPC's that say "Go out kill 10 things and come back, and you get to move on to the next area" There's no theme park here. It's a sandbox where you decide what you want to do.
    Want to bounty hunt pirates? Sure... want to be a pirate? Go for it. Trading? Smuggling? Mining? Everything is there. And you can do it all.
    The future of ED is a bright one, there are plenty more features to come in the coming months.
    The reason for 9/10 and not 10/10 is due to small things like missing features on release. But with that in mind, we know they are coming soon.

    For people who didn't play games prior to the year 2000, it might be a struggle to understand the concept behind what Elite Dangerous is about. Remember, there is no in game achievement, there's no final target. The target in game is what you set out to achieve. Once you understand that concept, you will have a fantastic time.    … Expand
  100. GnatsChuff
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Elite offered so much, and flat out lied. it conned its backers, repeatedly. Additionally with a poorly executed system of reputation and a faulty trade system coupled with a typical PR response of "Get over it" I would advise not investing money in this game
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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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