Elite: Dangerous

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  1. 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
  2. Nemekon
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    Really a solid base is in place for a great space game so if your into flying computerized spaceships this is the one to watch. You ll enjoy it as much as I am.
  3. PrettyBanana
    Mar 10, 2015
    9
    For all those who loved Elite and and similar games, this will be a great game. The open universe to explore in a gorgeousl visual rendition of the classic game. Of course, being a real sandbox, many people might not like this, but others will also find that it both caters to hardcore online players and casual solo gamers
  4. salsaman
    Mar 8, 2015
    10
    As of 1.2 , Mar 2015 beta, this is the game I have been waiting for since forever. Been playing a lot and enjoyed every day I have played, and observed and followed ED become what it is today. As ED grows in time its going to be the best space game.
  5. Arn1e2040
    Feb 13, 2015
    8
    I have been playing for 2 weks now... and from going on reddit I have found out what is meant by 'player generated' experiences - some of the best encounters are betwen the other players!
    Not giving it a 10 - there are still improtant parts missing, but things ARE getting better! For example, to begin my bounty-hunting, it was common to accidentally hit a security ship in the heat of the    I have been playing for 2 weks now... and from going on reddit I have found out what is meant by 'player generated' experiences - some of the best encounters are betwen the other players!
    Not giving it a 10 - there are still improtant parts missing, but things ARE getting better! For example, to begin my bounty-hunting, it was common to accidentally hit a security ship in the heat of the chase and become wanted with a fine of about 400 credits... the most recent patch has fixed this, so now I can stay out pew-pewing wanted scum until I need to return to base for repairs and/or reloads.
    Those tht are giving this 0, I don't believe have given it enough chance, or more likely, have jumped in and not bothered going looking anywhere online for where other people are talking about it, and so missing out on half the fun... there are 400 billion stars, and hardly near as many players, so it can be hard to find other 'real' people...    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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!
  9. althalus
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    been waiting for this for over 20 years now and for once a game lives up to the hype this is the start of something very big as if its not big enough already. The development has been very strong from the start with constant input from beta testers and backers. The level of detail is just awesome
  10. itsz
    Mar 20, 2018
    9
    Fantastic game, and it's only going to get better. If you're even remotely interested in space games, this is definitely worth checking out. It's fairly slow-paced, but there's plenty of action if that's what you're looking for.

    Frontier's recreation of our entire galaxy is simply stunning, with more improvements being added as they're developed (we can only land on around 60% of the    Fantastic game, and it's only going to get better. If you're even remotely interested in space games, this is definitely worth checking out. It's fairly slow-paced, but there's plenty of action if that's what you're looking for.

    Frontier's recreation of our entire galaxy is simply stunning, with more improvements being added as they're developed (we can only land on around 60% of the planets, currently rocky/icy ones without a full atmosphere).    … Expand
  11. Chazk
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    A True Elite game : all the parts of the game are going well together : you need to buy and sell things to get money, you need to explore space to find things to buy/sell, you need to fight when you meet some one wanting your money... Incredibly immersing (rendering and audio !).
  12. Carameldigestiv
    Mar 12, 2015
    10
    This great game as it stands is amazingly epic and very much daunting for the newbie. there is no tutorial or help. this is a game like those in the pre 2000 era. this is a hard but rewarding game . the more you dedicate to it, the more you will be rewarded. the coming expansions leaves me hopeful that this will be the stuff of legend in a matter of years
  13. locomia
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    You are the brand new commander of your own spaceship and you don't even know how nor why. Elite isn't exactly everything it promised to be in it's initial videos yet but it is certainly on the right course, there has never been another great game out there that has just felt so well while playing
  14. BigMike20Vt
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Visually superb, The flight model is fantastic, easy to pick up, hard to master. the sound is to die for and its set in the entire of the Milky Way. This is Elite and all of the features from the original game are there along with many from the later games. Sure right now the content IS a little on the light side, but more IS coming in time, and after 60hrs+ (a tiny amount compared toVisually superb, The flight model is fantastic, easy to pick up, hard to master. the sound is to die for and its set in the entire of the Milky Way. This is Elite and all of the features from the original game are there along with many from the later games. Sure right now the content IS a little on the light side, but more IS coming in time, and after 60hrs+ (a tiny amount compared to others) the game is not even close to getting old.
    DO do your homework however, this is not a PvP centric shooter (though it is certainly in there) and as such may not be fore everyone. Go into it with an open mind however and this may just be your GOTY. It certainly is mine..... Ohh and the oculus rift was made for this game!.    … Expand
  15. saburo70
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    ED is a versatile game. You like PVP, PVE, none of the above? It's still ok in ED. I personally like to change the way I play it every now and then. The Galaxy is a big place!
  16. rootsrat
    Mar 3, 2015
    9
    Elite: Dangerous is a vast game with a lot of potential. It's a very niche game which slips any genre definition. I would personally class it as Role Playing Galaxy Simulator or something along those lines. At the moment of writing this review the game is at a very basic level - but it's a great gaming experience by all means. You have the ultimate freedom of choice in an accurateElite: Dangerous is a vast game with a lot of potential. It's a very niche game which slips any genre definition. I would personally class it as Role Playing Galaxy Simulator or something along those lines. At the moment of writing this review the game is at a very basic level - but it's a great gaming experience by all means. You have the ultimate freedom of choice in an accurate representation of the Milky Way galaxy as we know it.… Expand
  17. 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.
  18. Filiber
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    It's not what they promised: no multiplayer, no freedom. You can't play with other players and, given the dimensions of the galaxy and the absence of things to do, you won't even meet anybody. Just pretty graphics and wild grinding: you make money to buy bigger ships. No challenge. You will find online free to play titles that are far better than this game.
  19. 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!
  20. Krait_79
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    30 years I've waited for this and it's finally here. But you certainly don't need to have played the original to enjoy this. With 400 billion yes 400 BILLION systems to explore, trade, and pirate in to name just a few there is certainly plenty to keep you interested.

    There is no story line so to speak as you are the story and how that story progresses is very much down to you and the    30 years I've waited for this and it's finally here. But you certainly don't need to have played the original to enjoy this. With 400 billion yes 400 BILLION systems to explore, trade, and pirate in to name just a few there is certainly plenty to keep you interested.

    There is no story line so to speak as you are the story and how that story progresses is very much down to you and the other Commanders out there as you journey through a dynamic adventure. No static AI scripted story, events will be driven by real peoples actions which adds to an already rich and satisfying sense of immersion.

    With the planned future expansions and continued development there is certainly a lot to come that will keep the game fresh and you coming back for more.

    Caution is advised though as is patience as this is not a game to gently take you by the hand and reward failure. But with determination and hard work you may just have what it takes to be Elite.    … Expand
  21. atlblackops
    Dec 19, 2014
    0
    I paid as a beta backer and regret it completely. The game is nothing it was promised to be. What you have is some great graphics with extremely shallow gameplay and features. The majority of your time will be spent traveling to and from systems, wasting money and time trying to make money. Graphics are choppy, support is nonexistent; submitting tickets is a waste of time.
  22. dellonman
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Elite for the modern world. Living breathing galaxy of 400,000,000,000 star systems. The canvas created by Frontier is excellent and will prove the most amazing backdrop for years to come. Compelling. Exciting. Frustrating. In fact the frustration only make you want to play more, it is a feeling i've not felt since... oh, 1984.
  23. MJack
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    The devs stayed true to the original formula while completely ignoring several most basic requirements of MMOs established in the last 15 years, such as reliable co-op multiplayer functionally or clans. Besides, NPCs encounter feel random and missions arbitrary and generic. In summary, the devs miserably failed to achieve their goal of create a living breathing universe.
  24. 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)
  25. Amatyr
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    The potential here is amazing. Just jumping in to fly around the universe is great fun - be that fighting, trading, exploring or all 3 at once as I tend to dabble with. I would recommend a solid HOTAS, the feeling of flying a spacecraft around with the throttle+stick is what pushes this up from a 7/8 for me.

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

    To be clear though, right now this is something of a sandbox - just like the original Elite - where you make your own play. You set your goals, rather than following some kind of plotline (although I do hope some sort of plotlines start to reveal themselves now that Release is here) but it's that kind of game.    … Expand
  26. Appe
    Dec 18, 2014
    9
    A Fantastic Game. Huge learning curve, satisfying accomplishment, with zero handholding. The game rewards self-discovery of mechanics, and developing playstyles within the sandbox provided. After five months of play I'm still finding new technique and skills in combat.

    I've stolen illegal weapons from smugglers, had a stint as a rum runner in a dry system, preyed on Gold traders as    A Fantastic Game. Huge learning curve, satisfying accomplishment, with zero handholding. The game rewards self-discovery of mechanics, and developing playstyles within the sandbox provided. After five months of play I'm still finding new technique and skills in combat.

    I've stolen illegal weapons from smugglers, had a stint as a rum runner in a dry system, preyed on Gold traders as they passed through anarchic areas, and traded more tonnes of fish than you can shake a thargoid at.

    This game will not hold your hand, or give you a waypoint, or dictate simple morality to you. It gives you an unstructured toybox to play in, but those without imagination will find an empty void staring back. Negatives: improved co-op tools needed, along with strengthened AI and greater variety of ships.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. Perrial
    Jan 10, 2015
    2
    What should have been a major achievement is instead a boring disaster. The game is one long grind with only token attempts to make it interesting, what you do in the first few days is what you will do for the next few weeks, there is no story and little alters between systems and stations which makes it dull after the initial buzz has worn off.

    The sound is the best part of the game it    What should have been a major achievement is instead a boring disaster. The game is one long grind with only token attempts to make it interesting, what you do in the first few days is what you will do for the next few weeks, there is no story and little alters between systems and stations which makes it dull after the initial buzz has worn off.

    The sound is the best part of the game it truly is great, the connection issues and funding process are dubious at best (bait and switch). The graphics are decent and there are some beautiful places to see but that isn't why the majority have bought this game.

    Customer service is also an issue, taking far too long to respond and the staff can be a tad overzealous in their actions should you dare to post a negative comment on the forums. There seems to be a few who like the power a bit much shall we say and the fanbois truly do rule the forums, but there is a lot of good information there if you do buy the game.

    Overall i am disappointed with ED and wish I had never bought into it, I am seeking a refund.    … Expand
  29. treasurebig
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    The best and greatest space game ever developed with the most amazing sound engineering I've ever heard, period.

    An absolute must buy if you have a rift DK2, 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.
  30. LostCause
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    Even when in it was in Alpha and still far from all the potential, it still made me fully forget that I have other great games on my computer really. Haven´t used a joystick for more than a decade, but then Elite came and here I am.
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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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