Elite: Dangerous

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  1. StrongHarm
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    Breath taking space simulator, especially with Oculus Rift! Runs very smooth and the interface is revolutionary. Those negative reviews you see are people who are angry because they invested in Star Citizen... I just fail to see how giving bogus reviews of Elite could make them feel any better.. hmm.. people are interesting.
  2. Shiro_
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Excellent Game. Very playable, I don't see any of the problems that people talk about. I've played it for a few months and have watched it grow. Unfinished, yes, but over time more will come on line. Is this a game you can pick up in 5 mins, nope not a chance but it is for me a truly great game.
  3. Trade60
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    Elite: Dangerous is a very fun game, the size and feel of the universe is spectacular. I would recommend this game, if your looking to get your moneys worth from a game, this is it, just about every review on steam has 100+ hours of game time negative and positive, and the negative reviews are about patches that ppl disliked. The Devs lesion to the community and are working to make Elite:Elite: Dangerous is a very fun game, the size and feel of the universe is spectacular. I would recommend this game, if your looking to get your moneys worth from a game, this is it, just about every review on steam has 100+ hours of game time negative and positive, and the negative reviews are about patches that ppl disliked. The Devs lesion to the community and are working to make Elite: Dangerous even better!

    The learning curve is not to bad, it might feel overwhelming at first but its very easy to pick up. If your not very good with a keyboard and mouse id say get the xbox version, but iv only played PC and couldn't ever play with a game pad.    … Expand
  4. 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.
  5. Ozimandeus
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Let me put this as simply as I can, this is the game every Elite Fan has been waiting for 30 long years. No other game comes close to this. Miss it at your peril... this is as good as video gaming gets. Buy it now.
  6. 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.
  7. Slash2x
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    I can not even say enough good things about this game! There is so much content and things to do in an entire Galaxy. The developer continues to expand the universe with more content with each new release level. I started playing in Beta all the way through Gamma and full release. I have done more than a few videos on Youtube under the same user name and I always have fun playing.

    I    I can not even say enough good things about this game! There is so much content and things to do in an entire Galaxy. The developer continues to expand the universe with more content with each new release level. I started playing in Beta all the way through Gamma and full release. I have done more than a few videos on Youtube under the same user name and I always have fun playing.

    I will say this though the game is not without faults. I have has some issues during the release version related to audio. Given how quickly the developer patches the game I would not be surprised if they are fixed rather quickly.    … Expand
  8. locsphere
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    The game is a solid game for the persons who did this in their spare time. The attention to detail is amazing and they even updated the game to reflect what pluto looks like. While there is no actual story and the game continues to be a work in progress the smuggling missions are by far the most hair raising at times as I shut everything down hoping to sneak into a port while flying almostThe game is a solid game for the persons who did this in their spare time. The attention to detail is amazing and they even updated the game to reflect what pluto looks like. While there is no actual story and the game continues to be a work in progress the smuggling missions are by far the most hair raising at times as I shut everything down hoping to sneak into a port while flying almost blind. The game does need some work and I am still awaiting the ability to enter an atmosphere of a planet and then land with no loading screen.

    Can't wait to see what they come out with next for this game.    … Expand
  9. Baalsmistress
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Perhaps the smoothest release of a large scale on-line game I've ever witnessed. The decision by Frontier to use Amazon cloud services for their server base is utterly justified by the total lack of overloading so common to release days.

    The game itself is on an epic scale, with over 100 billion star systems, containing over 400 billion stars to play in. You play a commander of a small    Perhaps the smoothest release of a large scale on-line game I've ever witnessed. The decision by Frontier to use Amazon cloud services for their server base is utterly justified by the total lack of overloading so common to release days.

    The game itself is on an epic scale, with over 100 billion star systems, containing over 400 billion stars to play in. You play a commander of a small craft, able to move smoothly between trading, bounty hunting, exploring, even piracy if you wish.

    Watching the game develop over the past several months, it's been noticeable how dedicated and competent Frontier have been in implementing new features and debugging existing systems. There's been missteps along the way, as with any project, but what has come out of the process is a solid game with a lot to offer, and a huge huge potential for expansion.

    If you are a fan of flight simulators and space games, don't miss this amazing update of the ultimate space trading game. Elite.    … Expand
  10. Hornybeast
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Who would have thought it was possible to launch a AAA title and it actually work on day one?!!

    words can't express the beauty of this game, so just go check out youtube then buy it
  11. lonewolf3264
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    I play both Elite Dangerous and Star Citizen. It really Irks me when people argue over which is better (will explain why a little further along). I personally prefer Elite Dangerous and find it so much more immersive, easy to play and enjoy. I don't even care if there is repetition of tasks, especially down the line. It just runs so well, so damn smooth and the sound effects are out ofI play both Elite Dangerous and Star Citizen. It really Irks me when people argue over which is better (will explain why a little further along). I personally prefer Elite Dangerous and find it so much more immersive, easy to play and enjoy. I don't even care if there is repetition of tasks, especially down the line. It just runs so well, so damn smooth and the sound effects are out of this world. Even just starting up my ship is a euphoric experience for me in Elite Dangerous and I never get tired of it. The ships are overly complicated in Star Citizen and the set up is intimidating. Playing it feels more like hard work. That's not to say I don't enjoy Star Citizen, it's the second best space sim in my opinion and there are aspects of it that are better than elite dangerous ( I love my persona and character development in Star Citizen as well as walking around my ship). What I usually do is play Star Citizen for a few hours and when exhaustion sets in and I get tired of the bugs I switch to Elite Dangerous which feels more polished and way more chilled to play. But we really are spoiled brats when we get to play such amazing games and we fight over which is better. Play your favourite or play both and just be grateful you are born in a time that we can have such amazing experiences in video games. When I was a kid I used to fantasize about exploring space and having amazing adventures there. 10 year old me would have pissed his pants with excitement if he could have played either of these two games back then.… Expand
  12. Surrealis
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    This is a truly excellent game if you approach it with the correct expectations. If you're looking for Freespace, Wing Commander, or one of those games, that is not what Elite is, nor what it was back in 1984. What you get with Elite: Dangerous is basically a modern adaptation of the 1984 Elite, with some new tweaks. From here, the development team has been expanding their reach, lookingThis is a truly excellent game if you approach it with the correct expectations. If you're looking for Freespace, Wing Commander, or one of those games, that is not what Elite is, nor what it was back in 1984. What you get with Elite: Dangerous is basically a modern adaptation of the 1984 Elite, with some new tweaks. From here, the development team has been expanding their reach, looking to push Elite beyond what the game originally was, into new things.

    As the game stands now, you are dropped into a 1-1 scale replica of the galaxy, with a ship and some credits. You can find your way however you want, bounty hunting, trading, or exploring.

    Many have complained the game has a lack of content, and in the traditional sense, this is absolutely true. This game doesn't give you a linear storyline to progress through, or something structured to experience. This is more akin to Star Wars Galaxies. You create your character, and you start off outside of a starport with a pistol, a dagger, a pair of pants, and a melon. Good luck. It is up to you to find your own way, to decide what you want to do. If you are someone that enjoys that, you will find content in this game.

    The political aspects of the game merge beautifully with the economic. So there are 3 major factions: The Alliance, the Federation, and the Empire. Each have different laws which govern aspects of space stations. Tobacco is a resource that may be illegal in the Federation, but not in the Empire. So lets say you're doing a Tobacco trade run on Empire border space. Other players can go to the Empire system, start to kill traders, police officers, and do things to build civil unrest. This helps to trigger a civil war in the system, so it ceases to be Empire, and switches to Federation post-Civil War. When this happens, now thew law states you can't sell tobacco there, so the trade route has been changed.

    This is a game about emergent gameplay. Players can impact the way that different powers grow in the colonized area of space. You are capable of flipping systems, of fighting in civil wars.

    Now, that's what the game is. What the game is not:

    Eve. You are not a corporation leader. You are not building a business. You are not a crafter of items which you then sell on the market. You are a freelancer. You have your ship, and all of the Milky Way. That's what you are. You are free to trade other people's resources, trade between what systems you want, but you are not a creator of those resources.

    Immediate satisfaction. This game is not one that gives you immediate satisfaction. You start out in a crummy ship, and the entire point is to just build yourself up over time. Do missions, earn money, buy better ship parts, do more things, get more money, and so on. Unless you are bounty hunting or fighting in combat, you will not need to pay 100% attention. This is a game that goes very well with audiobooks, netflix, podcasts, things like that. It is easy to fly through space while watching TV, listening to podcasts, or catching up on some books. Exploration and Trading as professions are just active enough to help get by some of the boredom that can set in when you're *just* watching netflix, listening to a podcast, while doing nothing else. It is one thing to sit and listen to a book, it is another to fly through space while listening to an audiobook. However, again, when bounty hunting, or fighting in wars, however, you will want to have significantly more attention paid to the game.

    Star Citizen. This game is not Star Citizen. Star Citizen is far more active, has significantly less scale, and is working on releasing with a FPS segment. Elite is a Sandbox. Star Citizen is going after something different than that. Star Citizen looks like it will be a great game, just as Elite: Dangerous is. The point is, these games are doing two very different things.

    Ultimately, watch some videos, watch people play it, and see if it looks fun to you. I have clocked over 600 hours in this game at this point, and for the price, that is incredibly good. Further, they are releasing more content for free, and with no sub, you do not need to fear leaving the game for a bit, letting some patches go through, and then returning. People have asked me how they monetize the game: Skins, in the future they will have expansion packs (similar to Eve, WoW, most other MMOs). For the time being, the game has sold better than they expected, and were able to report to their investors that they made more than expected, in the highest tier. They are set for development funds for the time being. The game is off to a great start.

    Enjoy!    … Expand
  13. Nats
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Superb game sequel to the Elite(which I never played), Frontier: Elite II, and Frontier: First Encounters games.

    Things I love about this game - the sense of speed, the vastness of space, the audio, the combat, the ships and cockpits are very well designed, its a beautiful game and with promised expansions covering planetary landings, first person action, boarding ships etc this game is    Superb game sequel to the Elite(which I never played), Frontier: Elite II, and Frontier: First Encounters games.

    Things I love about this game - the sense of speed, the vastness of space, the audio, the combat, the ships and cockpits are very well designed, its a beautiful game and with promised expansions covering planetary landings, first person action, boarding ships etc this game is only going to get better over time.    … Expand
  14. bfoster68
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    This is the Ultimate open ended game....you decide the story of your character. Imagination is key to enjoying a game of this type.

    Sure it needs more content and features....that will be coming in future releases that are free as well as paid expansions. The flight model is perfect as far as I am concerned but if you want something closer to the Newtonian flight model of previous    This is the Ultimate open ended game....you decide the story of your character. Imagination is key to enjoying a game of this type.

    Sure it needs more content and features....that will be coming in future releases that are free as well as paid expansions. The flight model is perfect as far as I am concerned but if you want something closer to the Newtonian flight model of previous editions of elite, turn off flight assist.

    Frontier has also been extremely active in releasing updates to address bugs add features etc....I see nothing but a bright future ahead for this game.    … Expand
  15. klauskjensen
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. The best space sim since Elite and Privateer. This game revived the genre with kick ass graphics, sound and mechanics. Take the time to get to know it and you'll love it too :)
  16. shadragon
    May 11, 2015
    10
    I've owned the Elite: Dangerous game since February 2015 on PC and have spent 350+ hours on it. I play it every day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I'll see you in the big black CMDR.    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. Scimajor
    Jul 19, 2015
    10
    If you're looking for an open world space game there is nothing better nor has there ever been anything better than Elite: Dangerous.

    Here's the thing. ED is NOT GTA in space, Skyrim in space, WoW in space or CoD in space. ED is a completely open world space sim. You probably will not like this game if you are excited about the idea of a pure space simulation game. What role you take    If you're looking for an open world space game there is nothing better nor has there ever been anything better than Elite: Dangerous.

    Here's the thing. ED is NOT GTA in space, Skyrim in space, WoW in space or CoD in space. ED is a completely open world space sim. You probably will not like this game if you are excited about the idea of a pure space simulation game.

    What role you take on is completely dependent on you. If you want to be a pirate then you have to act like one. You can literally do anything you want to just don't expect your hand to be held down the path of a linear game. ED is about as far from linear as one can get.

    Space sim enthusiasts will love this game. People who require hand holding and instant gratification will not like this game. It's pretty simple.    … Expand
  20. 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 !
  21. Eldryr
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    Elite! Elite! Elite! nuff said!

    One of the greatest games is back and they did it good, very good!
    The Galaxy is yours with all freedom with all excitement
  22. Snicker
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    I have been waiting for this game since I played my first Elite 2 when I was just a kid. I still remember scenes from that time. And to say the least it looks way much better now. The game still have some issues, and I really miss planet landing witch was one of the biggest things for me when I played Elite 2, but it will come. Planet landing is coming in the first expansion for EliteI have been waiting for this game since I played my first Elite 2 when I was just a kid. I still remember scenes from that time. And to say the least it looks way much better now. The game still have some issues, and I really miss planet landing witch was one of the biggest things for me when I played Elite 2, but it will come. Planet landing is coming in the first expansion for Elite Dangerous. And David said that he will make it awesome. With weather and life on the planet. Hopefully I can plant my miner unit there also. You can choose many things to do, mining, exploring, pirate, work as a trader or assassin. Maybe you want to join the army? The choices are yours. I have tried them all. But exploring must be the thing I have loved the most.
    Its just one more thing to say, buy it! Buy it now! It has been worth the 20 years of wait. And now you can join your friends in space.
    See you out there commander!    … Expand
  23. goyo666
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    At this point in time, Elite: Dangerous is hands down the best space-sim in existence.
    Those who don't understand the appeal of it never will, so there's no use trying to explain it to them.
    Combat, Exploration, Mining & Trading are the main pillars of game play and are immediately accessible and have virtually no barrier for entry (unlike other online games where you've got to amass a    At this point in time, Elite: Dangerous is hands down the best space-sim in existence.
    Those who don't understand the appeal of it never will, so there's no use trying to explain it to them.

    Combat, Exploration, Mining & Trading are the main pillars of game play and are immediately accessible and have virtually no barrier for entry (unlike other online games where you've got to amass a small fortune of currency or spend hours leveling up before you can access certain content)

    The learning curve can seem steep at first, and the game doesn't get easier as you go (you just get better at it)
    It's an extremely gratifying experience flying into a star port and docking your ship with ease, while watching beginner pilots spend 15 minutes trying to just point their ship in the direction.
    Don't listen to people who complain that docking is too hard, it's about as complex as parking a car (practice makes perfect, once you develop your spacial awareness and get a feel for your ship, you'll be boosting into port without trouble.)
    and definitely don't waste your money on a docking computer, just learn to fly your ship properly. (would you ask someone else to park your car at the mall?)

    Combat is intense and rewarding, with millions of different weapon configurations for the available ships even the beginner ship has a chance against some of the bigger "end game" ships, so it pays to not get complacent when you start getting bigger ships because at the end of the day, the better pilot will ALWAYS win.

    Exploration is a lot of fun as a primary profession or as a way to supplement fuel costs on long trips.

    Despite criticism, Mining is actually reasonably lucrative for a patient player, as there are no real overheads (just get a cheap mining laser and go!) but it does take a lot of patience to chip away enough asteroids to make some real money. It's an interesting diversion however and I'm interested to see how it develops.

    Trading is probably the easiest way to both make and lose a lot of money in Elite, and once you start to get serious in trading you'll find that your cargo can be often worth more than your ship! which can make for some very TENSE situations, even docking a Lakon Type 9 can become a big deal at a crowded station as all it takes is one cowboy to clip you on his way out of star-port to ruin your day/week/month.

    At this point in time Elite is an incredible, vast, living, breathing universe waiting to be explored and conquered and I'm truly excited to see where it goes next.

    If you're at all interested in space sims you NEED to give it a try.    … Expand
  24. schoeffner
    Feb 3, 2017
    10
    Bought the game recently and the development has come to a point where it is a good time to jump in as a new player. Two years after its original launch there has been an expansion that isn't necessary to purchase until it goes on sale. The main Title is polished and very fun. Would Recommend ! 10/10
  25. Zero0ne
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    By far the best simulation combat combat game out. Its really a brilliant game if you are capable of playing it. This is a game like a lot of older games were; not everyone has the brain power required to play it. It doesn't spoon feed anything, you learn or die.

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

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

    If you are like many of the negative reviewers and you can't deal with games that don't spoon feed you like mommy did then you won't like this game.    … Expand
  26. parenter
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    This game is worth $ 40 ... Star Citizen worth $ 45
    In this game the only thing you can do is go aa point b with the ship in a few types of missions and most are poorly explained and repetitive.
    If you buy a $ 50 expansion you can go to the planets and drive a car. And in the future they will put another expansion in which you can walk and play on ships of friends. All this already has    This game is worth $ 40 ... Star Citizen worth $ 45
    In this game the only thing you can do is go aa point b with the ship in a few types of missions and most are poorly explained and repetitive.
    If you buy a $ 50 expansion you can go to the planets and drive a car.
    And in the future they will put another expansion in which you can walk and play on ships of friends.
    All this already has Star Citizen, which it set about $ 45 and above will have a campaign. And remember that Star Citizen is an indie game funded by players.    … Expand
  27. Michael_J_Wall
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Try looking at ED as a game not just a space simulator. It’s a massive game but we all have a role in this game, after long careful thought I came to the conclusion that the point of this amazingly beautiful open sandbox space exploration, combat & trading game is to become one of the Elite and become a famous space pilot in your own right.
    Most people will probably start by Trading; this    Try looking at ED as a game not just a space simulator. It’s a massive game but we all have a role in this game, after long careful thought I came to the conclusion that the point of this amazingly beautiful open sandbox space exploration, combat & trading game is to become one of the Elite and become a famous space pilot in your own right.
    Most people will probably start by Trading; this is the safest way to make money which will allow you to upgrade your ship to the very highest specs in order that you might have a chance should you get involved in combat with another ship.
    This however in my opinion is putting off the real game, forget flight simulators this is space and the manoeuvrability of your space ship is simply beyond comprehension of most players. Try to think out of the box, your ship is capable of the most fantastic combat manoeuvres and what you really need to be doing as soon as your able is practicing these breath-taking manoeuvres so that you are able to become Elite & feared by all who encounter you.
    A lot of people are upset about losing single player off line but who the hell in this day & age wants to play a game on their own?
    Get out there practice, and see if you can take on a real Space Pilot, I guarantee that you will feel an overwhelming adrenalin kick like no other when you’re in combat with another human player.

    If you see me out there say hi I’m CMDR SS_KONIGSTIGER    … Expand
  28. moltobenny
    Dec 20, 2014
    10
    So, this is either your kind of thing or it isn't.

    If it is not, then yes, you will find it lacking in content, lacking in direction, lacking in story, lacking in excitement. Lacking. If it is, then this is the greatest thing you can possibly own on a PC. But if it is, then you're probably playing already and don't have time to waste on Metacritic. I've basically uninstalled    So, this is either your kind of thing or it isn't.

    If it is not, then yes, you will find it lacking in content, lacking in direction, lacking in story, lacking in excitement. Lacking.

    If it is, then this is the greatest thing you can possibly own on a PC. But if it is, then you're probably playing already and don't have time to waste on Metacritic.

    I've basically uninstalled everything else. And as "lacking in content" is it is, I'm probably over 50 hours now and still just feel like I'm getting started, and every flight is an adventure.    … Expand
  29. roberttrufant
    Jan 25, 2015
    10
    Frontier is doing an outstanding job with this title. It is such a breath of fresh air. Been waiting for it for years, and I am definitely not disappointed. And for those are complaining about it being incomplete, it's understood that it's not complete yet. Isn't supposed to be. You can't rush art. Rock on, Frontier, you're doing fantastic :-) Been playing computer games since 1981,Frontier is doing an outstanding job with this title. It is such a breath of fresh air. Been waiting for it for years, and I am definitely not disappointed. And for those are complaining about it being incomplete, it's understood that it's not complete yet. Isn't supposed to be. You can't rush art. Rock on, Frontier, you're doing fantastic :-) Been playing computer games since 1981, and I'm telling you guys that you are spot on. Spot On.… Expand
  30. telefoonboek
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    This game is marvelous, from the scenary's you see to the action itself. In the core systems, the game feels alive, in the backwards systems, you feel lonely. Your imagination is the limit, their is no mission, questions marks to guide your progress. Its all up to you, to go out there and experience it.
  31. Zargor
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Elite is back! New, upgraded and shiny but at the core it's still Elite - you, your ship and the universe of possibilities.

    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    Elite is back! New, upgraded and shiny but at the core it's still Elite - you, your ship and the universe of possibilities.

    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 expansions like planetary landings and first person.

    The latest fixes during Beta and Gamma have done an excellent job to improve the stability and overall balance of the game. Trading is finally fixed and logical again, combat feels great. No issues with the netcode (for me) and overall an excellent experience. Mind though - this game isn't easy and doesn't hold your hand - your actions have consequences and there is no magic immunity nets. Live fast, die hard!

    In addition, Frontier Developments have shown to be a great company, constantly hearing and answering their customers and changing the game to suit people's requests. Many times features or fixes requested in the forums have "magically" appeared in the game showing that the guys at Frontier actually do really care about our opinions - this also corroborated by some of the senior Frontier staff frequently posting and engaging in debates and clarifications with the players.    … Expand
  32. Spiralking
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Gotta love the butthurt armchair developers crying about things missing in the game when what is there is a stellar game in the making right here. I threw money at them in the early days and will continue to do so. This game is not to be missed and come prepared with joystick and Oculus Rift!
  33. 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
  34. arnman713
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    Certainement mon jeu préféré actuellement, une galaxie énorme qui vous donnera certainement le vertige, plusieurs façon de jouer, je ne peut m’empêcher de le comparer a X3 Albion Prelude que j'aimait particulièrement a l’époque, la différence majeur entre ces deux soft est que X3 est très difficile a prendre en main et n'est absolument pas intuitif alors que Elite Dangerous luis estCertainement mon jeu préféré actuellement, une galaxie énorme qui vous donnera certainement le vertige, plusieurs façon de jouer, je ne peut m’empêcher de le comparer a X3 Albion Prelude que j'aimait particulièrement a l’époque, la différence majeur entre ces deux soft est que X3 est très difficile a prendre en main et n'est absolument pas intuitif alors que Elite Dangerous luis est beaucoup plus intuitif quoi que toujours un peut difficile a prendre en main sans une manette ou un pad Xbox.
    Conclusion: c'est un très bon jeu qui risque de vous occuper un bon moment si vous appréciez les jeux du genre.    … Expand
  35. megaspade
    Jan 13, 2015
    10
    Super game for what it is at this stage in development.
    Dont expect a full game its more like a preaccess/steam greenlight to a alpha/beta, lots of features missing.
  36. luislmf
    Jan 7, 2015
    10
    Decided to buy the game about 3 weeks ago and I am glad I did. Mind you before I did, I read a lot about it and when I started playing I was already counting with a very green game, but some core features are already there and I am loving it :

    - a true sandbox - awesome combat mechanics - hard game that forces you to take the consequences of your acts - there is a fair    Decided to buy the game about 3 weeks ago and I am glad I did. Mind you before I did, I read a lot about it and when I started playing I was already counting with a very green game, but some core features are already there and I am loving it :

    - a true sandbox

    - awesome combat mechanics

    - hard game that forces you to take the consequences of your acts

    - there is a fair amount of content , but, considering that the game doesnt take you by the hand and offer you everything on a plate, some content might take you awhile to discover.

    In conclusion the really important features and mechanics are already there and are very good, but there is a long road to walk before this game feels complete, so it might not be a game for everyone.

    But nonetheless, presently, it is already a very fun game that once you get into it (steep learning curve) you will love it.    … Expand
  37. 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
  38. mossfoot
    Dec 23, 2015
    10
    This is the game I imagined back in 1984, updated in just about every way that matters. Horizons brings this even more in line with what Elite accomplished during Frontier and First Encounters and Season 2 looks like it'll be bringing even more awesome to the table
  39. Tanvaras
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    As of update 2.07 (1 day prior to launch) this is the game I have been waiting for since 1984. Been playing Since Beta and enjoyed every day I have played, and seen ED become what it is today. As ED matures in time its going to be one of the best space games in the last 30 years :)
  40. Flying_Penguin
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Brilliant game, truly worthy successor to the original Elite.

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  41. Costs1129
    May 22, 2018
    10
    New to the game and loving it! I don't know what the game was like in the past, but so far I have been very very impressed. Massive world, excellent immersion, fine mix of complexity, and finally a game I could enjoy solo but feel like I am in an MMO.
  42. whave
    Oct 9, 2016
    10
    300 hours in, and still coming back for more. A boring work simulator to some? Possibly. I still can get immersed and feeling like I'm really driving my big ol' space truck whenever I play. They also keep coming out with new features, patches, content, mechanics. The game is constantly developing. I bough this to my 55yo dad (a simulator fan) and he lets me know every single week this is300 hours in, and still coming back for more. A boring work simulator to some? Possibly. I still can get immersed and feeling like I'm really driving my big ol' space truck whenever I play. They also keep coming out with new features, patches, content, mechanics. The game is constantly developing. I bough this to my 55yo dad (a simulator fan) and he lets me know every single week this is the best present he ever got.… Expand
  43. Winger
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Really awesome spacesim. Best there is right now.
    Might change when Star Citizen comes out but thats FAAAAAR in the future.
    Until then GIVE IT A TRY! Its great!
  44. 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)
  45. Nerwan
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    This is the only game I've ever played for this long. I've played 1000+ of Elite Dangerous and the only other games that I've ever played into the 100s of hours have been Skyrim and the Witcher 3. It's clear from the other reviews that this game isn't for everyone but for me it continues to be fantastic. I'm realistic and there are criticisms I could make of the game but I'm giving it aThis is the only game I've ever played for this long. I've played 1000+ of Elite Dangerous and the only other games that I've ever played into the 100s of hours have been Skyrim and the Witcher 3. It's clear from the other reviews that this game isn't for everyone but for me it continues to be fantastic. I'm realistic and there are criticisms I could make of the game but I'm giving it a 10 simply because of the immensely good time I've had which is, like I say, unparalleled for me.… Expand
  46. MrBlueman
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    If you are even the slightest interested in space sims this is no-brainer. BUY! BUY! BUY! :D

    Giving it a 10 simply because I haven't played or bought anything else since I started playing the development builds of this game. These scores are after all used by people to compare against other games and since I personally no longer are even interested in other titles this then follows    If you are even the slightest interested in space sims this is no-brainer. BUY! BUY! BUY! :D

    Giving it a 10 simply because I haven't played or bought anything else since I started playing the development builds of this game. These scores are after all used by people to compare against other games and since I personally no longer are even interested in other titles this then follows logically. ;)

    In terms of features/content there is still plenty to get done, but with the potential scope of the game that will always be the case. There will always be more to add and improve and the devs have always said that this is a long term project for them. What we have now is only the beginning.

    I don't really agree with people claiming that it is lacking in terms of content though. I've played it all through development and still keep on finding new things in game that I haven't seen before. There is plenty to do in the game, but it DOES require the player to actively find these things. Improvements in how to present these things to the players in different ways would go a long way of making people realize how much is actually in there.

    Improvements to co-op is also sorely needed at the moment and this is probably my biggest gripe at the moment, but this is also the next major thing the devs will get into the game early next year. It's NOT impossible to play with friends, but it isn't optimal either at the moment.

    On the whole it is fantastic though with so much more planned down the road. When seamless planetary landings are implemented together with first person gameplay in ships/stations and down on planets I will never log off again!

    So go get it! :)    … Expand
  47. Criticat
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    Old skool game for old skool gamers? not for those without patience. if you dont know what the old elite games were about and enjoy that sort of gameplay, it probably isnt for you.
  48. simphe
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    If you like games like the original Elite and want a new version with deeper game play, stunning visuals, and an epic scale then this is for you! Also, this is just the start of something even greater. So far you can trade, mine, go bounty hunting, do missions, explore the galaxy, and more. There's plenty to keep you occupied and in it for the long haul. Also, as of today the fullIf you like games like the original Elite and want a new version with deeper game play, stunning visuals, and an epic scale then this is for you! Also, this is just the start of something even greater. So far you can trade, mine, go bounty hunting, do missions, explore the galaxy, and more. There's plenty to keep you occupied and in it for the long haul. Also, as of today the full story line kicks in, so I'm expecting loads more content and opportunities for earning extra credits.

    The learning curve can be quite steep, and progress can be slow but this is all expected with a truly great and immersive game such as Elite. You've really got to work towards your achievements, which I as a really positive thing because you really feel like you've earned it!

    My recommendation is to buy, play and keep with it. It's been one of the most rewarding gaming experiences I've ever had.    … Expand
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
  59. 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!
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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 !
  64. PaladinGunn
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    To me, this game is perfect, and everything I hoped for.
    That being said, this is not a space combat sim.
    This is Elite, and it requires a special mindest to enjoy. Don't expect constant dogfights, but do expect an impossibly large galaxy to explore, and a very contemplative and incredibly pretty game. And contrary to what I've read in some of the other reviews, there is a lot to do.    To me, this game is perfect, and everything I hoped for.
    That being said, this is not a space combat sim.
    This is Elite, and it requires a special mindest to enjoy.
    Don't expect constant dogfights, but do expect an impossibly large galaxy to explore, and a very contemplative and incredibly pretty game.

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

    If it were possible, I'd also give a 11/10 for sound design.
    Best sound design I've heard in years. :D    … Expand
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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!!
  70. 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.
  71. 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!
  72. Yzaak
    Mar 7, 2015
    10
    The more i'm playing it the more i'm loving it.
    i think it is a very unique approach to gaming, which might not be for everyone. But there are so many games out there that are all the same that it's a relief to see something that dares to break with traditions.
  73. 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
  74. 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 :-).
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. muckspitfire
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Elite Dangerous is a huge technical achievement. A 1:1 model of the Milky Way galaxy is no mean feat. Others have done it, but not as beautifully as in E:D.

    The game has gorgeous graphics and amazing sound effects - among of the best ever seen, and FD took care to future proof it with support for 4K (and beyond) monitors, virtual reality, and head tracking. Gameplay-wise, the flight    Elite Dangerous is a huge technical achievement. A 1:1 model of the Milky Way galaxy is no mean feat. Others have done it, but not as beautifully as in E:D.

    The game has gorgeous graphics and amazing sound effects - among of the best ever seen, and FD took care to future proof it with support for 4K (and beyond) monitors, virtual reality, and head tracking.
    Gameplay-wise, the flight mechanics are excellent. Making space combat fun is very challenging in space games since it's empty, but FD managed to nail it. They achieved a good balance between realism and fun.

    The other gameplay mechanics are extremely fun and have good depth. Some aspects are still barebones, but the potential is there and with time they will certainly mature to the level of the flight mechanics, outfitting, and combat.

    Overall, a great game that will get even better as more content is released.    … Expand
  78. 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
  79. wumpus
    Dec 20, 2014
    10
    It's safe to say that those who need "you are the Chosen One" linear story lines with lots of cut scenes and hand holding are going to find themselves lost pretty quickly in this game. It's not Space Skyrim. It's also not EVE - you probably won't become Gordon the Space Gekko, corporate raider. The economy is not wholly player-driven, but it is definitely influenced strongly by playerIt's safe to say that those who need "you are the Chosen One" linear story lines with lots of cut scenes and hand holding are going to find themselves lost pretty quickly in this game. It's not Space Skyrim. It's also not EVE - you probably won't become Gordon the Space Gekko, corporate raider. The economy is not wholly player-driven, but it is definitely influenced strongly by player actions.

    Multi-player support is somewhat rudimentary at present, but that is set to change very soon. You can already team up with other like-minded agitators by taking on individual jobs to help destabilise governments, trigger wars, and change the fate of entire planets, which is quite cool.

    Most of the time in this galaxy, however, you are the flea on the dog's back, hopping about, and hoping not to get scratched. If your inner Han Solo/Mal Reynolds longs to set out in the cold, uncaring void and "blaze your own trail" (as the blurb goes) - then this game is probably for you.

    Given the average level of intelligence on display in some of the negative user reviews thus far, and the agenda that seems to pop up with tedious regularity (i.e. "no offline mode means I can't get a free copy so I'll rage against it's continued existence"), those who read these reviews can probably make their own minds up about who is the target audience and who isn't.    … Expand
  80. 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.
  81. 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)
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. Gaspode
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Simply a beautiful game. Take your time to earn your ships and your kills. Not a game for those that think 14 hours to get to endgame is too long. A true sandbox space sim that shows what it's rivals have tried to imitate. Been playing since alpha and have watched the polish go on over the last few weeks. And so much more to come. Right On Commanders
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. Tiggo
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    As an alpha backer i had the pleasure to play this game for months now and each hour was tremendous fun. Technically this game is outstanding, e.g. all my peripherals worked out of the box, for my x52 hotas i only had to change 2 buttons, rest was perfect! Immersion, gfx and especially the sound is amazing.

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

    I would give it a 8 or 9 normally, due to silly low scores for a really good game over minor issues i will give 10 to even those out.    … Expand
  89. Wayzegoose
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    If you're looking for Elite, with awesome graphics, evolving story line, combat, bounty hunting, pirating, 400,000,000,000 star systems to explore and the promise of more expansions to come, then this it! It's well executed and if you like the space trading genre it's the game for you. Some of the negative comments here relate to the fact this game isn't something else... it's not EVE 2,If you're looking for Elite, with awesome graphics, evolving story line, combat, bounty hunting, pirating, 400,000,000,000 star systems to explore and the promise of more expansions to come, then this it! It's well executed and if you like the space trading genre it's the game for you. Some of the negative comments here relate to the fact this game isn't something else... it's not EVE 2, it's not WOW in space... if you want that don't buy it. It is Elite.… Expand
  90. Jhawkins
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    This game is about humanity in the stars. Covering around 100,000 populated star systems of our galaxy of 400 billion star systems. We have split into three major factions, the Federation, the Imperials and the Alliance. Whilst none are at war, there are constant skirmishes and internal struggles going on, and no one knows what will end up happening because the outcome is decided by us.This game is about humanity in the stars. Covering around 100,000 populated star systems of our galaxy of 400 billion star systems. We have split into three major factions, the Federation, the Imperials and the Alliance. Whilst none are at war, there are constant skirmishes and internal struggles going on, and no one knows what will end up happening because the outcome is decided by us.

    This game is quite literally what you make of it. It will not hold your hand, the mechanics take a bit of thought, it is not made for a modern day gamer. It is based on the original elite, so if you never played that be prepared for some things that will strike you as odd to begin with.

    You can do what ever you want in this game, but be warned, there will be consequences. One of the factions might start hating you, effectively cutting off that section of space to you. Players might notice you have a high bounty on your head and coming for you, alternatively you can try to find such players.

    It's the fact that this game is so open ended that it is going to cause some critic amongst players who are used to having everything pointed out to them. It is also in a constant state of flux, events in systems come and go, trade routes come and go.

    When I look at most modern day releases I look at the features they have and realise, elite has just the same amount as those, but with a lot more going under the hood that is hidden. People will claim the features in this game are basic. Some of the newest features are, but all of them are solid. Yes there are a few bugs here and there, but they have been patched out on an almost daily bases. We are not talking problems like Unity or AW here, or even the static content of destiny . Expect the current features to be improved and iterated upon now that the foundations are set.

    Current feature set as of writing:
    Ship to ship combat
    Trading
    Mining
    Exploration
    Dynamic galaxy based on player influence
    Owning multiple ships
    upgrading ships to suit your purpose
    Solo mode (no player interaction with other players)
    Open play (full on pvp possible)

    expected features to come:
    Iteration on all of the above.
    Flight Wings - grouping up with friends for specific group missions and such.
    Thargoids - an alien race that little is known about, other than the fact they live in witchspace(hyperspace).
    Seamless Plantery Landings.
    First Person - walking around your ship, stations, planets.
    Executive control of capital ships.
    Big Game Hunting (so we have something extra to do on those planets).

    The game is in a good spot right now, if you have some patience to learn the mechanics, and find the open ended aspect intriguing this is a game for you. If you don't, or you want your hand held, just avoid it, it is no arcade shooter.    … Expand
  91. TheScotsman
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    A persistent open world with a ton of stuff going on around you. Reading these reviews with people saying no player to player interaction have probably not played the game as i interact with other players on a daily basis.

    Too many people want a game that will hold your hand from the beginning and this is not that game. You begin with 1000Cr and a ship, that's it., you forge your own    A persistent open world with a ton of stuff going on around you. Reading these reviews with people saying no player to player interaction have probably not played the game as i interact with other players on a daily basis.

    Too many people want a game that will hold your hand from the beginning and this is not that game. You begin with 1000Cr and a ship, that's it., you forge your own path through this game.

    24 hours ago i'm hauling scrap metal though systems in a fat hauler and today i am killing space pirates with a tri-gun fighter.

    This game is awesome and is a solid foundation for all the updates in the future. 10/10    … Expand
  92. bambam_ofc
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    If you like movies with grand Space Opera graphics, you'll love Elite:Dangerous. The game is unquestionably a tour-de-force created by a development team with an obvious passion for the scope available in simulating the entire Galaxy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    This review was written after playing the pre-release versions of the game, up to and including the production 1.0.0.0 version of the game released today.    … Expand
  93. CmdrAbaddon
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Elite Dangerous is a game that should be played by all space simulators lovers, there is a little something for every type of person, exploration, trade, combat, mining, alone or with friends ... all in 400 billion stars systems . When the first DLC arrive, like the first person game play or the planetary landing, this game really reach its full potential.
  94. yibble
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This game is a defining moment in game design, it's nostalgic and new at the same time. It's the game of 1984, and it's the most superb VR simulation to date! Plenty to do, and players are really only limited by their own ability to decide what to do next with their ship. Congratulations Frontier Developments! This game is awesome!
  95. jrc14
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Been waiting for this for years! The game is everything I was hoping for, and Frontier's commitment to continue adding new features and the game is really welcome.
  96. Peace_Grenade
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    I love this game - but I will say that it's not for everyone. Part simulation, part game, I would suggest that the same people who say it's a 'shell' of a game, or that there's 'nothing to do', sound like petulant bored teens on a Saturday night, or people who came out of the Lord of the Rings movies saying, ' All that happened were a bunch of people walking around...' (I actually heardI love this game - but I will say that it's not for everyone. Part simulation, part game, I would suggest that the same people who say it's a 'shell' of a game, or that there's 'nothing to do', sound like petulant bored teens on a Saturday night, or people who came out of the Lord of the Rings movies saying, ' All that happened were a bunch of people walking around...' (I actually heard this!)

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

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

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

    That said, there is combat, even if it's mostly optional. BUT, there is also trading, mining, exploring, and pirating - plus the joy of owning and upgrading your own ships. This may appeal to you. It may not. Frankly, I don't care, but I'm getting back in the game now...    … Expand
  97. gripped
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    It's a great game. I've been playing since the premium beta and its been good from the start and keeps getting better with each update.

    The graphics are superb. The combat engaging and the sense of scale immense.
    I dread to think how many hours I'll give to this game!
  98. imjinc2k
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This game is everything the genre has been missing for the past 20 years! An astounding achievement! Combat, trading, mining, exploration in a galaxy with 400 Billion star systems. There is no other game like it!
  99. Eezi2000
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Unbelievable. Simply gorgeous to look at. Space is big really really big and you play a tiny part in this magnificent universe. Flying around your jaw will drop. The stars, the planets, the space stations it's all there. And of course there are the missions, choose your destiny and live it... breathe it. Been playing for two hours and all I can say is wow. It is daunting at first with noUnbelievable. Simply gorgeous to look at. Space is big really really big and you play a tiny part in this magnificent universe. Flying around your jaw will drop. The stars, the planets, the space stations it's all there. And of course there are the missions, choose your destiny and live it... breathe it. Been playing for two hours and all I can say is wow. It is daunting at first with no clear direction, all I can suggest is complete the tutorials and then decide if you want a life of crime, trading, bounty hunting, mining or a slight mixture. This game caters to all your whim's but you must put the time and effort in. Or you could just become an explorer and get paid to do it! What are you waiting for get in... an adventure awaits - in space.… Expand
  100. MuzzUK
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This review is based on game potential and what it's going to become in a years time. Bar the lacking barebones multiplayer this game is currently the best in the genre. It's not your typical MMO and once the multiplayer has more work it will be up there with the likes of WoW, Counter Strike and LoL in genre leading games. Graphics are stunning, amazing visuals and a perfectly renderedThis review is based on game potential and what it's going to become in a years time. Bar the lacking barebones multiplayer this game is currently the best in the genre. It's not your typical MMO and once the multiplayer has more work it will be up there with the likes of WoW, Counter Strike and LoL in genre leading games. Graphics are stunning, amazing visuals and a perfectly rendered universe of immense size and quality. Planets, rock and nebulas are well modeled and the game optimization is good. It looks alright on a low end system and breath taking on a high end one. Sound fits the game profile well, weapons, engines and the universe sound as you'd expect a space sim to, all down to the cool computer voice and hyper drive explosions. Gameplay for Elite veterans or space sim/flight sim enthusiasts is easier but expect a steep learning curve in a game that rewards for practicing and putting time into. This isn't an Eve Online type game so don't expect an MMO with stats and numbers this is pure skill based flight game, there is some grinding but you won't be grinding 10,000 bore you'll be flying to space stations in different systems trading, mining and fighting.

    This game isn't for everyone so check your a fan on this before buying! Give it a year and this already solid foundation will be with the best games ever!    … Expand
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#65 Best PC Game of 2014
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

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