No Man's Sky

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2694 Ratings

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  1. will86c
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    When No Man's Sky came out in 2016 it was, simply put, not good. I don't usually buy games immediately at release or pre order just for these reasons. NMS was a buggy disappointing mess for many people. However here in 2021 it is a fully fleshed out game, and it is damn good. Hello Games never gave up on their product and have released multiple major game updates over the last 5 years.When No Man's Sky came out in 2016 it was, simply put, not good. I don't usually buy games immediately at release or pre order just for these reasons. NMS was a buggy disappointing mess for many people. However here in 2021 it is a fully fleshed out game, and it is damn good. Hello Games never gave up on their product and have released multiple major game updates over the last 5 years. This game no longer deserves the terrible score you see, give it a try.… Expand
  2. Melonorm
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    Компаний, которые столько б поддерживали свой продукт можно пересчитать по пальцам одной руки! Спасибо, Hello Games!
  3. AverageAmerican
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Been playing VR and this score needs to be updated because this is truly one of the best games I've ever played, bravo!
  4. JymmyQuidd
    Aug 28, 2021
    0
    a game can be good or bad, a game can have bugs, a game can be whatever it wants to be and i can live with that, its all relative depending on the likings of each gamer, and thats what a review should be about, but when they mislead you to buy something by promising a product that ends up not being what promised, when they totally and shamelessly lie in your face doing so, and when u see aa game can be good or bad, a game can have bugs, a game can be whatever it wants to be and i can live with that, its all relative depending on the likings of each gamer, and thats what a review should be about, but when they mislead you to buy something by promising a product that ends up not being what promised, when they totally and shamelessly lie in your face doing so, and when u see a sticker hiding what was really promised, hiding the lies... and all this after paying 60 bucks? then theres no review possible for me when first of all its about a SCAM not a game, just despicable, it's a real shame to see this happening at this particular level after 25 years of gaming, my real thanks and 10/10 score goes to the reviewers and press that cared for us the clients to show us the real product, they just saved me all that money and troubles, as for the game, my score is really obvious.… Expand
  5. F3T1W
    Aug 27, 2021
    7
    High-quality varied GRIND simulator in space, with a variety of flora and fauna
  6. Lugia_Ryu
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Ce jeu me passionne, je ne comprend pas en quoi ce jeu est mauvais sérieux, les graphismes sont très bon, les personnages, la personnalisation, les planètes, L'Histoire. J'aime ce jeu et je rêve encore du jour ou je le lancerai en coop car avec toutes les nouvelles mise à jour le jeu deviens beaucoup plus plaisant et beaucoup plus immersif et me fera rêver encore longtemps !!!! J'aime NoCe jeu me passionne, je ne comprend pas en quoi ce jeu est mauvais sérieux, les graphismes sont très bon, les personnages, la personnalisation, les planètes, L'Histoire. J'aime ce jeu et je rêve encore du jour ou je le lancerai en coop car avec toutes les nouvelles mise à jour le jeu deviens beaucoup plus plaisant et beaucoup plus immersif et me fera rêver encore longtemps !!!! J'aime No Man's Sky !… Expand
  7. GameBoyAdv4002
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    This game ate my time like a glutton. The galaxy is humongous. There are so many different types of small scale missions. This is the game I go to when I just want to play 'a' game, and I don't know which one. There is always so much more to do. 75/100
  8. elnavarro2007
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    este juego ha mejorado muchisimo desde 2016, no hagais caso a las criticas antiguas, arriesgaos a comprarlo, tiene ahora es un juego novedoso, se optimizo mucho el juego despues de su salida, mejores graficos, correccion de bugs cosas que hacer... es un juego de 10
  9. iGalaxy
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    I didn't buy this game on release, but I did it 5 years later. I can say that the game is really interesting. Large open world (2^64 planets), craft, base building, battles, both on planets and in space, and the ability to play both offline and online. But not without bugs
  10. meatman42069
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    This game has improved so much since it's release. Honestly, there is so much to do and explore and they keep updating it. The game is so much more than it was in 2016, and will only expand with time!
  11. FingolfinNZ
    Jun 3, 2021
    9
    From it's shaky beginnings to it's current state, No Man's Sky has come a long way! I came on board shortly after the Atlas Rises expansion so missed most of the furore with it's initial release. By that stage, bases and vehicles had been introduced and, although the game was not bad, it still felt pretty empty. However, Hello Games have been pouring their heart and soul in to theirFrom it's shaky beginnings to it's current state, No Man's Sky has come a long way! I came on board shortly after the Atlas Rises expansion so missed most of the furore with it's initial release. By that stage, bases and vehicles had been introduced and, although the game was not bad, it still felt pretty empty. However, Hello Games have been pouring their heart and soul in to their creation and the game has benefitted greatly, along with it's player base. The game of then is a shadow of the game it is now.

    With the release of their content update 'Expeditions' there is a reminder of just how far the game has come. Starting a new expedition, with basically nothing, you play back through all of the content again, fulfilling missions and reaching checkpoints. Even then, not everything that has been added to the game is included in the 'Expedition'.

    Their latest update, as of writing this, is Prisms. It has added a graphical upgrade to the game to make better use of ray-tracing technology and the game just 'pops' now. I just wish I had a better rig to make full use of it all, but even with my old GTX it still looks very nice.

    Hello Games has promised there is still much more to come this year. We've had three 'DLC' updates already and we're only 6 months in! So I can't wait to see what they have in store for us.

    ALL of this content, all 17 DLCs, have been added for free. There is no paid DLC model, as there is with most other games these days, everything they have added has been gratis. And these updates are not simply adding a couple of things here and there, these are updates that most other publishers would proudly package as a separate DLC and make you pay for!

    The upshot is that I am so glad that I decided not to listen to the negative reviews and made the purchase when I did. I have had a front-row seat to the evolvement of a game that has come a long way and is destined to be so much more.

    Hats off to you Hello Games, you have a fan for life here!    … Expand
  12. linkinit
    May 16, 2021
    0
    This game needs to be rescored. All these negative ratings are from years ago on first release and some guy who zero voted all games. Please reconsider and regrade.
  13. danbut110
    Apr 22, 2021
    9
    Да, по началу игра не обладала тем контентом, который обещали разработчики, но всё это время они не забывали об игре и продолжали работать над ней. Сейчас же мы имеем куда больше, чем могли иметь, если бы игра вышла сразу без проблем. В текущем виде игра заслуживает большей оценки.Да, по началу игра не обладала тем контентом, который обещали разработчики, но всё это время они не забывали об игре и продолжали работать над ней. Сейчас же мы имеем куда больше, чем могли иметь, если бы игра вышла сразу без проблем. В текущем виде игра заслуживает большей оценки.
  14. GustaCNXFL
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Bom No Man's Sky começou sendo a muitas promesas de um jogo espacial onde um universo inteiro seria gerado procedalmente com infinitos planetas e sistemas solares
    Os Animais de cada planeta tambem seriam gerados aleatoriamente entao voce nunca iria ver a mesma especie de criatura repetida em outro planeta.
    Isso era uma ideia genial! e ainda tinham prometido Multiplayer! e diversas outras    Bom No Man's Sky começou sendo a muitas promesas de um jogo espacial onde um universo inteiro seria gerado procedalmente com infinitos planetas e sistemas solares
    Os Animais de cada planeta tambem seriam gerados aleatoriamente entao voce nunca iria ver a mesma especie de criatura repetida em outro planeta.
    Isso era uma ideia genial! e ainda tinham prometido Multiplayer! e diversas outras coisas! era incrivel pensar que poderia existir um jogo assim..

    Bom Chegou 2016 o jogo foi lançado porem nao tinha quase nada que aviam prometido o sistema de geraçao procedual era muito bugado as criaturas eram bugadas o jogo
    crashava toda hora e nao tinha quase nada pra se fazer.. todo mundo odiou o jogo

    MAS!

    a empresa que fez o jogo! começou a trabalhar muito para reparar o jogo e o deixar polido para se tornar o jogo que eles aviam prometido!
    Eles conseguiram No Man's Sky Hoje em dia em 2021 tem tudo que eles prometeram e adicionaram coisas que eles nem tinham prometido!
    o Jogo esta incrivel agora Recomendo demais Comprar o jogo pra jogar! No Man's Sky esta incrivel infinitas galaxias e planetas com Escosistemas Unicos!
    Graficos Incriveis e a Equipe que fez o jogo ainda continua o atualizando ate hoje adicionando novos conteudos!
    No Man's Sky e o jogo Perfeito que tinham prometido para gente!    … Expand
  15. Vacuolum
    Mar 14, 2021
    0
    This game still not reached the level of a 60 euro game, but with 50% discount it was a good buy.
  16. Bomba_Luigi
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    The game has improved tenfold since it's release. Ever since the NEXT update, it is a game that I would recommend.
  17. rdonoso
    Feb 26, 2021
    8
    Beautiful and fun game although multiplayer is more like you and your friends playing the same game then you playing together. Flying take some time to get used to and the tutorial is awful but the game is really worthy.
  18. Frankeyowski
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    Gigantyczna gra! Piękna gra! Miliony funkcji super dopracowanie, bardzo dobra fabuła. Kilka bugów ale bez wahania daję 10/10
  19. Belarus_neckoby
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    такие игры как minecraft + rust + x3 terran conflict + eve online = BEST sky fi GAME !!!!
    Советую брать несмотря на рейтинг ! Единственное до людей в онлайне вам надо будет выжить дофига времени но зато потом жара пойдет)
    p.s. играю на ps4 слышал чт на PC некоторые баги есть . на плойке все норм. Игра супер !    такие игры как minecraft + rust + x3 terran conflict + eve online = BEST sky fi GAME !!!!
    Советую брать несмотря на рейтинг ! Единственное до людей в онлайне вам надо будет выжить дофига времени но зато потом жара пойдет)
    p.s. играю на ps4 слышал чт на PC некоторые баги есть . на плойке все норм. Игра супер !
  20. Cyberpuk2020
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    I happy studio that survive( 2016 they have no choice, but release game.) Now this is good game. recommended
  21. LeopardBunny
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    It's a shame that there's still so many leftover negative reviews, though perhaps it's best the NMS team have that constant reminder of both how they utterly failed and how spectacularly they've risen from their lowest point.

    It's improved a lot from what I was told were the early days of the game. The devs initially were overly ambitious, but they showed they did care, and that really    It's a shame that there's still so many leftover negative reviews, though perhaps it's best the NMS team have that constant reminder of both how they utterly failed and how spectacularly they've risen from their lowest point.

    It's improved a lot from what I was told were the early days of the game. The devs initially were overly ambitious, but they showed they did care, and that really says something for the integrity of the devs that they continue to add new content despite its initial crash and burn. Nowadays, it's a hella fun and interesting romp through space, exploring different planets, collecting resources, chilling out. It's like a 3D Starbound, really. Plenty of different ways to play the game, whether it's trade running, farming, hunting, questing, exploring, whatever really.

    If I had to suggest features for a potential sequel: take some pages from Spore. Add the ability for players to make custom plants and animals and minerals and share them online for other people to discover. That would prevent biome-specific plants from starting to look repetitive, and further encourage exploring to see new, weird sights. Extra customization options for players along the lines of Skyrim would also let players really feel like their character is THEIR character. Adjustable proportion sliders and what-not would be very nice. No Man's Sky is a game that begs for a lot of assets, I think, even more than are already in the game, and I feel like having player-designed props would take the game that one step further.

    Also let people scrap multi-tools.

    9/10, I'd probably normally only give 8 or so, but I have so much respect for the devs working so hard to correct their mistakes in an industry that would normally just push the game to the side and pretend it never existed.    … Expand
  22. Mister_Jey
    Jan 12, 2021
    7
    → Une épopée dans les étoiles.
    Décrié à sa sortie pour ne pas avoir tenu toutes ses promesses, No Man's Sky est aujourd'hui à la hauteur de ce qu'il devait être, grâce à un bon nombre de DLC gratuits qui sont venus ajouter beaucoup de contenu. Ainsi, on se retrouve à bord de notre vaisseau à explorer un nombre infini de planètes colorées, au climat parfois rude, et peuplé généralement de    → Une épopée dans les étoiles.
    Décrié à sa sortie pour ne pas avoir tenu toutes ses promesses, No Man's Sky est aujourd'hui à la hauteur de ce qu'il devait être, grâce à un bon nombre de DLC gratuits qui sont venus ajouter beaucoup de contenu. Ainsi, on se retrouve à bord de notre vaisseau à explorer un nombre infini de planètes colorées, au climat parfois rude, et peuplé généralement de drôles de créatures. J'aurais tout de même souhaité une histoire tout autre, d'ailleurs peut-on vraiment parler ici de scénario ? Il y a quand même une espèce de sentiment de solitude intersidéral qui s'installe, malgré l'arrivé du Nexus (sorte d'anomalie spatiale proposant une expérience multijoueur). NMS propose tout de même une belle aventure, j'étais déjà conquis à sa sortie, et c'est évidemment encore plus le cas aujourd'hui, même s'il pourrait être encore bien meilleur sur certains points.

    Sortie en août 2016 / Développé par Hello Games.    … Expand
  23. Woauus34
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    The game has redeemed it self. It was so bad but they worked so hard to deliver the game we all wanted. If you like this type of game buy it! There is no DLC, they only provide big free updates.
  24. koukouille
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    If its initial launch was largely hasty and chaotic, today it is a real nugget. A real feat of strength when we know the relentlessness realized update after update and moreover all free! I hope that the development will not stop in such a good way and why not to finally release paid DLCs adding a lot of content!
  25. DooDooMan
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    The game has improved greatly since launch because of all the updates and fixes they added to it, basically reviving the game.
  26. Aqualion
    Dec 31, 2020
    9
    The metacritic should to remove a reviews before 2020 because they are not fair now and distort reality around the No Man's Sky game. I pre-ordered the game and was disappointed, but i returned in 2020 and i was surprised ! I hope Developers will continue the work, at 50 hours of play, monotony begins to feel, the game just needs more random surprises and variety.

    Strongly recommended    The metacritic should to remove a reviews before 2020 because they are not fair now and distort reality around the No Man's Sky game. I pre-ordered the game and was disappointed, but i returned in 2020 and i was surprised ! I hope Developers will continue the work, at 50 hours of play, monotony begins to feel, the game just needs more random surprises and variety.

    Strongly recommended to play after 2020.    … Expand
  27. Nullify1
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    This game has truly made a comeback since its launch. Ignore all of the reviews from 2016, they are severely outdated and the game now has many of the features that were promised and much more that the developers have added through free updates and expansions. Every piece of content added to the game has been free of charge, there is no monetization, and the devs interact with theirThis game has truly made a comeback since its launch. Ignore all of the reviews from 2016, they are severely outdated and the game now has many of the features that were promised and much more that the developers have added through free updates and expansions. Every piece of content added to the game has been free of charge, there is no monetization, and the devs interact with their community. All three things are refreshing to see in the modern gaming industry.… Expand
  28. Sinatra
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    So, I decided to give this game another try... It's 2020 and so much has changed. Originally I gave this game a 3/10.
    Now I have to correct this, as almost all of the bugs have been fixed and there has been A LOT added to the game. I guess, now it is what people expected it to be upon release,... well, maybe even more then that.
    If like me you didn´t enjoy it years ago, try it now....    So, I decided to give this game another try... It's 2020 and so much has changed. Originally I gave this game a 3/10.
    Now I have to correct this, as almost all of the bugs have been fixed and there has been A LOT added to the game. I guess, now it is what people expected it to be upon release,... well, maybe even more then that.
    If like me you didn´t enjoy it years ago, try it now.... you´ll be surprised. At least I was and I really had a good time playing it!    … Expand
  29. pakri
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    today the game is better than the release day. little steps for a great change
  30. stachuatx7
    Dec 16, 2020
    8
    The game had painful launch in 2016 I believe. I bought it yesterday and after 4 hours I can say easily I have a lot of fun! Graphics are awesome
    Music FX and soundtracks are great
    The game itself is great. Short review but I hope its on point.
  31. Ghost1069
    Dec 15, 2020
    0
    Many people, specially on Steam, call this "the greatest comeback in gaming history".
    It is true that they sticked with the game, but that is to be expected. That is why they are paid.
    Also, a lot of promised features are still nowhere to be found. The launch was a collosal disaster, but compared to what it was promised, the game still falls short by a long shot (FOUR YEARS after    Many people, specially on Steam, call this "the greatest comeback in gaming history".
    It is true that they sticked with the game, but that is to be expected. That is why they are paid.

    Also, a lot of promised features are still nowhere to be found. The launch was a collosal disaster, but compared to what it was promised, the game still falls short by a long shot (FOUR YEARS after release, mind you).

    Not recommended. Mediocre game. Terrible bussiness practices.

    I think it would have actually been good for the pc gaming industry as a whole if Hello Games had went bankrupt because of this. They deserved it.
    Now everyone thinks they can promise the Moon, deliver **** and patch a quarter of the features and everything is ok. The people giving it a 10 must be literally sheeps. Braindead consumers.    … Expand
  32. LL3gend
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    I didn't play at launch, but I'm playing now and having a ton of fun. I'm glad they fixed the game and showed care for it. The game makes every discovery feel new and amazing. My only gripe is that the tutorial is pretty long and tedious.
  33. Jonrodrr
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    I play this game in 2020. Over 130 hour and is never annoying. Is a Masterpiece. Beautiful planet, many ships, and most important a beautiful community. The people in reddit and in the Nexus are friendly.
  34. Trollhammara
    Dec 6, 2020
    5
    It improved so much over the years. Impressive game und great developers
  35. Siorys
    Nov 27, 2020
    9
    No Man's Sky is a much better game than before due to the fact that it has been continuously updated since 2016.
    Really, you should try it now.
  36. Jongamer
    Nov 21, 2020
    9
    No Man'S SKY is one of the best games I ever played. I invested 300 hours of grinding and exploring.
    The game became many updates and today (21.11.2020) the game is a other experience as 2016.
    You can build bases, build your own freighter, buy weapons, craft items and much more...
  37. Lugarty
    Nov 13, 2020
    5
    It has a lot to improve. It started out as a disappointment, but, Hello Games is trying to correct its mistakes and improve the game. And we gamers want a quality exploration of universe game, that's a fact.
  38. GrizzlyBear88
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    DON'T HAVE A LOOK TO OLD RATINGS!!

    This game is AMAZING and it's been updated A LOT since the release.

    MUST TRY.
  39. MetaSami
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    It's way better now. The new updates and fixes have improved the game greatly. Give it another chance
  40. Karp
    Oct 24, 2020
    8
    Worth far more than the 3.3 posted. Have found it a smooth and entertaining ride.
  41. Yabs
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    Update: I first booted up No Man's Sky about 2 years ago. I've now put in ~250 hours. The exploring is thrilling, and the progression in terms of equipment is addicting. That said there are a few parts of the game that can be improved upon. Update Oct 2020: The developers added storms, new ships, new horrors and ghost ship (frigates) to explore. New planets with hazards and my favoriteUpdate: I first booted up No Man's Sky about 2 years ago. I've now put in ~250 hours. The exploring is thrilling, and the progression in terms of equipment is addicting. That said there are a few parts of the game that can be improved upon. Update Oct 2020: The developers added storms, new ships, new horrors and ghost ship (frigates) to explore. New planets with hazards and my favorite improvement... wait for it...... VARIABLE GRAVITY!!!.
    Update: I first booted up No Man's Sky about 2 years ago. I've now put in ~250 hours. The exploring is thrilling, and the progression in terms of equipment is addicting. That said there are a few parts of the game that can be improved upon. Update Oct 2020: The developers added storms, new ships, new horrors and ghost ship (frigates) to explore. New planets with hazards and my favorite improvement... wait for it...... VARIABLE GRAVITY!!!.

    Pros:
    -runs smoothly on an older system gtx 860mobile at medium graphics settings 1080p. (update: Oct. 2020... NMS is no longer friendly to my gtx 860, i'd recommend a minimum of a gtx 960 or better now)
    -The ships and are beautifully designed. Update: even greater diversity of ships now. Oct 2020
    -I really enjoy how the multitools work as weapons / tools and how they are replaced and upgraded.
    -the game provides some challenge in terms of environment.
    -The planets and creatures are awesome and diverse (enough).
    -exploration via ship or on foot is wonderful.
    -leaving a planet and landing on one is thrilling.
    -crafting bases is fun and easy to understand.
    -Grinding for resources is not necessary, IF!, one learns the shortcuts.

    Cons:
    -Few intelligent alien life forms to fight against on foot (only the sentinals are available to fight)
    -Little diversity in spaceship vs spaceship dog fighting.
    -Void of other players to interact with.. Update: Oct. 2020, limited interaction with other players.
    -The game could be more accurate in terms of elements e.g. di-hydrogen, deuterium, tritium and what could be used with such elements on the periodic table if not only to be educational.
    -NO gas planets / giants? There should at least be planets that one should avoid at all costs or risk instant death and alternatively the player can send a probe into such planets.
    -No interaction with Stars, no change in gravity experienced on different planet / massive bodies (Update: there is now different experiences in gravity... BRAVO!!).    … Expand
  42. IndyG0
    Oct 20, 2020
    8
    No mans sky did show consistent improvement since release in 2016. With the recent update "Origins" the game did further evolve into a really nice and potentially unique game experience.

    The low user and mediocre critics score does not represent the current state of the game. If you are remotely interested in No man´s sky, chances are good that you will enjoy it.
  43. HSuke
    Oct 5, 2020
    2
    I played this game for the first time in 2020, and it's SO BORING and repetitive. I feel like I lost brain cells, and I want them back. There are an unlimited number of planets and galaxies, but they're ALL SIMILAR. Every facility, ruin, base, area you visit is the same. There's barely any new content after the first 3 hours. It's just a long series of super boring fetch and travel fromI played this game for the first time in 2020, and it's SO BORING and repetitive. I feel like I lost brain cells, and I want them back. There are an unlimited number of planets and galaxies, but they're ALL SIMILAR. Every facility, ruin, base, area you visit is the same. There's barely any new content after the first 3 hours. It's just a long series of super boring fetch and travel from point A to B missions. There's so much content, but none of is unique or special. Imagine playing Subnautica, but every biomes looks exactly the same... or The Long Dark, but every building and region looks exactly the same.… Expand
  44. Dark_Wayfarer
    Oct 3, 2020
    8
    That's not the bad game, but it's just specific. Very specific. If you want to chill this is the game for you, but if you like dynamic action... no.
  45. Imperator166
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    this game is mutch better Than befor the Score is not fair from users right now Change it!

    i like this game right know so mutch ! play it dont vote it down....!
  46. Lex_x
    Sep 30, 2020
    7
    Хорошая, довольно увлекательная игра. Борозди космос, исследуй другие планеты, знакомься с пришельцами, строй свою базу, выполняй квесты, торгуй и т. д. В игре немало всего, иногда встречаются баги... Но они не так часты, чтобы разрушать всё впечатление. Если конкретно, то у меня были баги с поведением камеры (которые были связаны с взаимодействием с текстурами, и очень быстро прошли самиХорошая, довольно увлекательная игра. Борозди космос, исследуй другие планеты, знакомься с пришельцами, строй свою базу, выполняй квесты, торгуй и т. д. В игре немало всего, иногда встречаются баги... Но они не так часты, чтобы разрушать всё впечатление. Если конкретно, то у меня были баги с поведением камеры (которые были связаны с взаимодействием с текстурами, и очень быстро прошли сами собой) и баги с генерацией (в основном левитирующие контейнеры и камни). Как бы то ни было, не думаю, что подобные баги сильно помешают вашей игре.… Expand
  47. Black-Templar
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    Don't mind me, I'm just here to change my review from a 3 to a 10 to give the overall score a lil boost and to show my support to the devs.

    The last time a studio put that much efforts to bring major updates to a game was Rainbow Six Siege.
  48. Condalmo
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    This is an exceptional game. It has become everything it was hyped to be in 2016, and then some. Highest recommendation.
  49. liftheavy2003
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    This is a perfect example of why I don’t judge games by player review posts! In 2016 this game might have been lacking. Now in 2020? Freaking awesome, over 200hrs in and still loving it! Cross platform playing is great, planet exploration with beautiful flora and fauna, freighters and fighter jets of numerous varieties available for ownership, ability to transfer resources to friends, theThis is a perfect example of why I don’t judge games by player review posts! In 2016 this game might have been lacking. Now in 2020? Freaking awesome, over 200hrs in and still loving it! Cross platform playing is great, planet exploration with beautiful flora and fauna, freighters and fighter jets of numerous varieties available for ownership, ability to transfer resources to friends, the list goes on and on! Ignore this BS 3.2 user score. Freaking ridiculous! Get this game!… Expand
  50. nogoodgreen
    Sep 7, 2020
    1
    Lied to blatantly, how was there no class action lawsuit? Boring as hell gameplay, lazy design and a chore to play.
  51. KuDju21
    Aug 3, 2020
    0
    This is soooooooo bad, uninteresting, boring, monotonous, incomprehensible, laggy, stupid imperfection.
  52. NeverPullOut
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Very good game, bought it recently in the summer sale 2020 and i have to say i lit felt in love with it.
    Plenty of stuff to do, the "map" is so big that it would actually take more than your entire lifetime to see everything. I like games where i can complete things and advance with persistence in my gameplay. Just different space ships, freighters, multi-tools, upgrades for all mentioned    Very good game, bought it recently in the summer sale 2020 and i have to say i lit felt in love with it.
    Plenty of stuff to do, the "map" is so big that it would actually take more than your entire lifetime to see everything. I like games where i can complete things and advance with persistence in my gameplay. Just different space ships, freighters, multi-tools, upgrades for all mentioned previously + nano suit, Story, events, etc. At one point you feel overwhelmed and this is great!    … Expand
  53. pokegod11
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing game after all of the updates that were added post launch, definitely way better than it used to be
  54. Gme
    Jul 23, 2020
    1
    5 years of updates may have improved this game from what it was on release, but a turd remains a turd no matter how much you polish it up, and you just can't get rid of the smell.
  55. Desterhan
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game was trash when it came out. But now after a lot of updates it became really good game
  56. AkitoAK
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    At one point in time i too ridiculed No Man's Sky for making a game that was not touching any standard.. But the devs did abide with what they promised and even beyond it..

    The game now is in a phenomenal state, best it has ever been..
    It's a must buy game if you like space and space travel..
  57. Flogger_cbs
    Jun 30, 2020
    1
    Убогая, забагованная гриндилка с чудовищно кривым интерфейсом. Не тратьте время
  58. cmfrip
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Simply put, one of the many civ/Minecraft hybrids where you get placed on a planet and have to extract plants and materials from the surface, with the end game to make a ship and go off planet. No-Man Sky(NMS) however starts with a broken down ship.

    It plays well and is fun, quickly becoming addictive. the environment can be bland at times, but the creatures and plants are very    Simply put, one of the many civ/Minecraft hybrids where you get placed on a planet and have to extract plants and materials from the surface, with the end game to make a ship and go off planet. No-Man Sky(NMS) however starts with a broken down ship.

    It plays well and is fun, quickly becoming addictive. the environment can be bland at times, but the creatures and plants are very original. Some attack you and they all do seem to pose as a resource. The crafting system is quite generic , where you select from a menu - minecraft had the most intuitive and interesting crafting system.

    The style of the game, from space to the plants are interesting - the music and sound also fits it , given it is chilled and you can expect to pump hours into the game, just like minecraft.

    After playing, as I enjoyed Minecraft, I have decided I will buy it when I can – which I did not expect to do previously.    … Expand
  59. Oddkeep
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Greatest turn around in history of gaming. Recommended. ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
  60. SerSpooge
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    Considering the state it was in when it first released, this game has come an incredibly long way. they have added an endless amount of enjoyable content,I have put 20 hours into it recently and feel as though I have barely scratched the surface. it still has its issues, I have had multiple deaths due to glitches in the world and the multiplayer isn't as synchronised as it could be. butConsidering the state it was in when it first released, this game has come an incredibly long way. they have added an endless amount of enjoyable content,I have put 20 hours into it recently and feel as though I have barely scratched the surface. it still has its issues, I have had multiple deaths due to glitches in the world and the multiplayer isn't as synchronised as it could be. but seeing how far they've come since release I can only see this game getting better.… Expand
  61. tobivv
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    There is absolutely no aspect of this game that isn't bad. From the UI, through combat, endless boring resource grind to controls where for some reason sprint is bound to pressing the right analog stick
  62. Zerachiel
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    The gameplay is the same thing as the first game, no innovation, the jump feature is worthless, what the game forces you to see and play is beyond reason, is sad how bad the story is, it seems naughty dog had an agenda to destroy what everybody loved of the first game.

    But I must say the technology used is amazing, acting is awesome, dialog and everything that involves the cinematic, I    The gameplay is the same thing as the first game, no innovation, the jump feature is worthless, what the game forces you to see and play is beyond reason, is sad how bad the story is, it seems naughty dog had an agenda to destroy what everybody loved of the first game.

    But I must say the technology used is amazing, acting is awesome, dialog and everything that involves the cinematic, I can't even imagine what could have they accomplish if they had a good story, and no plot holes, 7 years for this. Is just sad.    … Expand
  63. Nofearmonger
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Avoid it like the plague. All the fake, positive reviews are pretty funny to read, though. There is nothing to do in this game. Your progress on a planet will reset if you travel too far. End game is a joke. NEVER buy games on day one. Use metacritic to see what actual people have to say and do NOT listen to what critics have to say. Do NOT read a 10 rating review that says “great game goAvoid it like the plague. All the fake, positive reviews are pretty funny to read, though. There is nothing to do in this game. Your progress on a planet will reset if you travel too far. End game is a joke. NEVER buy games on day one. Use metacritic to see what actual people have to say and do NOT listen to what critics have to say. Do NOT read a 10 rating review that says “great game go out and buy it! don’t listen to the negative reviews!” People are paid to post fake reviews such as those… Expand
  64. reviewmassa1920
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Just got this game the other day, haven't played it before that and wow i'm blown away with how good it is. Playing with a CV1 rift. Up until now i couldnt play non-cockpit VR games more than an hour but ive got 10 hours into this game already and loving it. Sounds like its a way different game than when it first game out. The only knock on it is some of the VR controls can be wonkyJust got this game the other day, haven't played it before that and wow i'm blown away with how good it is. Playing with a CV1 rift. Up until now i couldnt play non-cockpit VR games more than an hour but ive got 10 hours into this game already and loving it. Sounds like its a way different game than when it first game out. The only knock on it is some of the VR controls can be wonky (galaxy map, flight controls) but in other areas (inventory mgmt, mining) they nailed it. Def worth a buy for anyone who's mildly interested in space exploration type games esp w/a VR headset.… Expand
  65. Nintenleaks
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    The game was bad from the start that's for sure but in 2020 it's a great game especially on the PC platform, it's a lot of fun with or without friends.
  66. Ilya_Walker
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    The game has problems, but at least it deserves such an assessment because it gives a new experience, especially after numerous updates. It is a pity that the developers hastened to release.
  67. Lizarino
    May 31, 2020
    7
    Rough launch but the regular updates have made this game definitely worth playing
    If you don't mind grinding and enjoy exploration / building then try it out
    The game does occasionally crash for me though and the occasional bug but nothing major Edit 2020: The game now has major performance issues for me including frequent crashing, low fps and textures not loading in properly. I    Rough launch but the regular updates have made this game definitely worth playing
    If you don't mind grinding and enjoy exploration / building then try it out

    The game does occasionally crash for me though and the occasional bug but nothing major

    Edit 2020: The game now has major performance issues for me including frequent crashing, low fps and textures not loading in properly. I have also been experiencing a lot more bugs like the discovery system not working, other players being invisible, bases dissapearing. All of these things were pretty much non-existant in the past.
    Losing almost houts of progress multiple times is infuriating so score is lowered    … Expand
  68. RustyJames
    May 21, 2020
    1
    Pretentious, disappointing, grindfest, waste of time, waste of money. This game was dead since release date, no idea, why someone's still suffering playing it in 2k20...
  69. Sp4c3p4nd4
    May 7, 2020
    8
    Bon jeu . Une grande évolution par rapport au lancement du jeu. La Vr est excellente fluide Je recommande
  70. nightstroller
    Apr 29, 2020
    7
    This is my review as a new player (with only about 100 ish hours in so far). I held back on getting the game when it first dropped, although I was most certainly interested. I also did not see/read all of the initial negative reviews. I held off because I was instead putting my attention on Star Citizen at the time (still am keeping tabs on it). But seeing as how we all have to wait a yearThis is my review as a new player (with only about 100 ish hours in so far). I held back on getting the game when it first dropped, although I was most certainly interested. I also did not see/read all of the initial negative reviews. I held off because I was instead putting my attention on Star Citizen at the time (still am keeping tabs on it). But seeing as how we all have to wait a year or more for SC campaign/PU, I thought I would bite the bullet and finally check out NMS after all these years.

    I understand it was released to nearly universal letdown -- not delivering on hardly anything it was advertised to be, however, in it's current state as of writing this, the game is not half as bad as initial/outdated reviews would lead you to believe. It's a very decent game, and the only reason I can't give it a higher score is because I'm not a hardcore exploration fan. What the game currently does have to offer is pretty nice though. It's not perfect, but given from where it started, you can tell the developers care about making it better.

    I wish it had more ship diversity, both in terms of exterior design and interior layout (especially space station interiors -- they're all identical), and I understand this game is built around procedural generation, but if they added in more hand-crafted buildings/structures and populated those with interesting/unique characters with motivation/purpose, then this game would really shine imo. For all I know, Hello Games might be planning or have stuff in the works to address all this. Even if they don't the game is currently really decent.

    No Man's Sky
    Gameplay Enjoyability (0 - Worst, 10 - Best)

    Visuals: 7
    Ground Combat: 4
    Space Combat: 5
    Exploration (enjoyability potential): 9
    Base building: 7
    Lore: 6
    Music ambience: 6
    Cataloguing all-the-things (enjoyability potential): 8
    Resource gathering: 7
    Inventory management: 4

    The (enjoyability potential) is there for those who are into those kinds of things. Take off two points if you aren't.    … Expand
  71. Rex2319
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    We all know how that game looked back at the beginning. We know that it had a great idea and potential to become one of the greatest games in history. But it wasn't. Instead, it was misunderstanding about what was shown to us and what we received. And many developers would abandon the project. But what Hello Games did? They worked hard to give us at least a part of what this game shouldWe all know how that game looked back at the beginning. We know that it had a great idea and potential to become one of the greatest games in history. But it wasn't. Instead, it was misunderstanding about what was shown to us and what we received. And many developers would abandon the project. But what Hello Games did? They worked hard to give us at least a part of what this game should be. And now, after a few updates, I must say - this is one of the best games I've ever played. I was looking for that kind of game for a long time and I finally found it. Now it's a great game, especially with that music. I think I can say - this game is now playable, provides a lot of joy and I hope that it'll be still updated to give us more fun.… Expand
  72. Yoshihito
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    The game has truly improved by leaps and bounds. I wish Metacritic would delete all the reviews for this and start over since the game has completely changed and is much better than what it used to be.
  73. ComputerGrenade
    Mar 29, 2020
    5
    This game was hyped up too much, it's nothing like it promised to be.
    But! it has alot! to do, Explore planets, Collect things.. Nevermind.
    But you've got a galaxy to explore, the updates are making things better.
    Final Verdict : 5.2
    Not recommended by me.
  74. Racoon_DUH
    Mar 18, 2020
    3
    Если коротко то это Гринд ради гринда,и даже если в этой игре тысячи планет,то они ничем не отличаются друг от друга,а механика с космическими боями так вообще ужасна.
    В целом игра уже наскучит на 5 часу игры,когда ты поймёшь что ты находишься в замкнутой экосистеме гринда,торговли,и фотографиями пейзажей,в которой нет абсолютно никакого смысла    Если коротко то это Гринд ради гринда,и даже если в этой игре тысячи планет,то они ничем не отличаются друг от друга,а механика с космическими боями так вообще ужасна.
    В целом игра уже наскучит на 5 часу игры,когда ты поймёшь что ты находишься в замкнутой экосистеме гринда,торговли,и фотографиями пейзажей,в которой нет абсолютно никакого смысла
  75. Volsyden
    Mar 17, 2020
    8
    In the beginning this game was crap, but it has changed for good. i do think this has a way to go but so far there is much more to do, its extremely fun to to play now (2020) than it was at launch. i think this deserves to be reviewed once again and im sure the negative will come back to positive. unfortunately some people may have forgotten to change the review. its worth playing if youIn the beginning this game was crap, but it has changed for good. i do think this has a way to go but so far there is much more to do, its extremely fun to to play now (2020) than it was at launch. i think this deserves to be reviewed once again and im sure the negative will come back to positive. unfortunately some people may have forgotten to change the review. its worth playing if you like space games.… Expand
  76. Maxziger
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
    The game is really good, dont pay attention to the negative reviews, no mans sky right NOW is really good, u should try!
  77. feneis9275
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    I just try the game on PC just after PS4, this is also perfect! of course more and more incredible after updates but just try this game and forget angry people ! this is not what you see in 2016/17 !
  78. Skygodsinc
    Feb 23, 2020
    10
    Most of the below reviews are from when it first came out. To be fair they would be correct at the time.
    There has been some major updates since its release and most of the complaints below and what people want to be able to do in the game you can now do. This game is freaking awesome. There is no more money to spend once its been bought and the updates just keep coming.
  79. Lambo442
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    This game finally delivers on the original hype. I've been playing it for a couple of hours and it's utterly entranced me. The exploration element is done so well, it feels like there's just so much to discover.
  80. SpieLPfan
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    Many good updates made the game into a better game. It's good. The only thing to criticise is that it has some (but not many bugs in it).
  81. Vlad_vortex
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    Despite the fact, that the game started a bit raw, Hello Games continued releasing big updates like Next or Beyond and improving the game. Nowdays it looks very good, many new and interesting features have been added since then.
  82. zanzou
    Feb 19, 2020
    1
    Still has not apologized even once for lying and misleading all his fans due to pressures to get an influx of cash. It doesn't matter how much you go back and fix retroactively until you acknowledge misleading everyone.
  83. OverTheRocks
    Feb 18, 2020
    8
    Hello Games have really No Man's Sky into being the game that was promisied. The gameplay is no longer a long grind and now feels encoraging to keep moving along the many story lines and to keep exploring. The Exploration in NMS can somtimes feel a bit boring as there are only 18 types of planets. The fauna makes up for this with diversity and intersing flying snake like creatures? All inHello Games have really No Man's Sky into being the game that was promisied. The gameplay is no longer a long grind and now feels encoraging to keep moving along the many story lines and to keep exploring. The Exploration in NMS can somtimes feel a bit boring as there are only 18 types of planets. The fauna makes up for this with diversity and intersing flying snake like creatures? All in all a fun game to play with friends.… Expand
  84. tygoro
    Feb 11, 2020
    10
    I love this game, it's the best on the planet. Had a rough start but the dev's REALLY do care and they are constantly improving the game.
  85. OhMyGoat
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    the game was finalized and certain patches were released, so it’s fair to give a rating higher than on the release
  86. ggfasch
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    bad game, false advertising, I want my money back hello games! You lied to everyone! I would give negative if possible..
  87. Blenderhead
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    My current favorite game for VR. This game had a rough launch, and the review history shows it. But they've put the work in. As of January 2020, No Man's Sky has become the logical evolution of survival crafting games like Minecraft and Terraria. The game fills a niche in VR that's largely missing. Most VR games are short or gimmicky. As a result of being a deep, immersive game first andMy current favorite game for VR. This game had a rough launch, and the review history shows it. But they've put the work in. As of January 2020, No Man's Sky has become the logical evolution of survival crafting games like Minecraft and Terraria. The game fills a niche in VR that's largely missing. Most VR games are short or gimmicky. As a result of being a deep, immersive game first and having VR added later, No Man's Sky is the kind of VR game you can play until the weight of your headset gives you a headache. This game gives me a sense of wonder I haven't felt from a video game in years. Landing on a planet and discovering it has an environment unlike any you've landed on thus far is always a thrilling discovery. The VR controls are also really great. Rather than taking the Bethesda strategy of mapping buttons to the VR controller, No Man's Sky opts for Star Trek style gesture controls. You access your tools and inventory with contextual holograms on your exosuit's wrists. You fly your ship by grabbing its throttle with one hand and flight stick with the other. It all feels organic and *real* in a way that Skyrim and Fallout VR don't. The only reason I don't give this game a 10 is that the story is very utilitarian in nature. It's primary purpose is to walk you through the staggering number of game mechanics in a pace that isn't overwhelming. And it's enough. You won't be riding an emotional rollercoaster, but that okay because the game is focusing on what it does best. For my money, this is the best exploration game on the market, period, and far and away the best VR game.… Expand
  88. ZieOmega
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    It's 2020 and glad I ignored the early startup hate reviews. With all the latest updates, patches....this is one of the most immersive space games I've experienced. Endless hours, base building, crafting, ingame economy, multiplayer/coop. You do need at least 6G of ram with decent video card to get the full rendering experience effect without stuttering.
  89. Druganov
    Dec 17, 2019
    3
    Zelfs met de laatste update (12-2019)

    k heb er net 6 uur op zitten en ga er mee kappen. de interface valt geen touw aan vast te knopen en voelt meer als een puzzle waar ik elke keer loop te zoeken naar welk scherm ik nodig heb. Tevens heb ik het gevoel dat ik totaal geen overzicht heb in het spel, waar ik ben, waar ik naartoe moet/wil. de tutorial slaat qua verhaal echt helemaal    Zelfs met de laatste update (12-2019)

    k heb er net 6 uur op zitten en ga er mee kappen. de interface valt geen touw aan vast te knopen en voelt meer als een puzzle waar ik elke keer loop te zoeken naar welk scherm ik nodig heb.

    Tevens heb ik het gevoel dat ik totaal geen overzicht heb in het spel, waar ik ben, waar ik naartoe moet/wil. de tutorial slaat qua verhaal echt helemaal nergens op.

    Ook wordt ik moedeloos van het constante inventory geneuzel en raak ik depressief als ik zie hoever ik nog verwijderd ben van het kunnen bouwen van storage containers om dat wat dragelijker te maken.

    Als ik echt kwaad wordt op een spel is dat ook geen goed teken. biofuel reactor gebouwd zoals de tutorial zegt, er moet wat fuel in, ok dan wat carbon *poef* al m'n 2500 carbon weg waar ik een half uur over bezig ben geweest om te minen, en geen enkele manier om het terug te krijgen.    … Expand
  90. karlto
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
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  91. Oussebon
    Nov 29, 2019
    3
    There's so much potential in the game. Infinite worlds, harvesting, crafting, exploration, and some basic quests (which is more than many other survival games attempt). Combat on foot, in vehicles, in ships. The game looks good, and runs well. It's crying out to be endless fun.

    Unfortunately, the whole experience is shredded to pieces by bugs. So many, you can't play the game for    There's so much potential in the game. Infinite worlds, harvesting, crafting, exploration, and some basic quests (which is more than many other survival games attempt). Combat on foot, in vehicles, in ships. The game looks good, and runs well. It's crying out to be endless fun.

    Unfortunately, the whole experience is shredded to pieces by bugs. So many, you can't play the game for tripping over them. Aspects of the game that lack polish or are downright clunky like parts of the UI (galaxy map probably the worse offender) can easily be forgiven. The sheer weight of bugs that actually hinder gameplay can't. Hello Games needs to really focus on these, as they more than negate the content and features updates they keep bringing out.    … Expand
  92. 700
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    the turnaround is awesome! Im stoked for what future additions have to offer!
  93. xoca
    Nov 29, 2019
    7
    Had a pretty rocky launch but it improved steadly (and for free) and it's now a pretty decent game.
    A brief caracterization would be: It's like a Galaxy wide version of Minecraft.

    Random facts:
    - Beautiful scenaries
    - Boring creatures and NPCs
    - Endless exploration
    - Grindy
    - Spaceships
    - Repetitive
    - Addictive
  94. BuckThundermeat
    Nov 19, 2019
    7
    TL;DR - Worth a look. The developer is working overtime releasing good content for the game, and for a survival-lite Minecraft spin-off it's fun, engaging, and has a pretty good amount of non-linear content.

    +PROS+ · Mechanically, the game is pretty good. Controls are solid and everything feels 'right'. Swapping between tools, and the adjacency system (though the latter is hardly    TL;DR - Worth a look. The developer is working overtime releasing good content for the game, and for a survival-lite Minecraft spin-off it's fun, engaging, and has a pretty good amount of non-linear content.

    +PROS+

    · Mechanically, the game is pretty good. Controls are solid and everything feels 'right'. Swapping between tools, and the adjacency system (though the latter is hardly explained) are pretty intuitive once you get the hang of it. Vehicles are fun to use and work very well in the game. Some people complain about the in-space combat but frankly I haven't had that many problems with it and it seems more like a personal problem.

    · It's really cool to look at. The visuals are just out of control.

    · The developer is actively releasing high quality content for the game, and seems to actually care about the sustainability of the title.

    -CONS-

    · The game struggles with its story - it's pretty cool but it drags on for an eternity and the rewards are pretty garbage.

    · Both PvE and PvP in this title are for the most part non-existent and otherwise complete and utter garbage. While the title seems to be purposefully centered around exploration, the lack of content encouraging players to interact with one another results in a game that's pretty boring to play with a group.

    · While new stuff is coming out, it still does suffer some of the same repetitive complaints that have plagued it in the past about lack of meaningful content, though it's getting much, much better.    … Expand
  95. Shadowshire
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    One of the best space games ever. Space is infinite and this is exactly what this games lets you experience. No multiplayer og co-op, but a solid single player exploration game. You're alone in a vast universe. This is such a relief. Cinematics, multiplayer and online gaming almost killed my enjoyment of playing games, but no more... Thank you so much Hello games.
  96. Seibik_corp2018
    Nov 8, 2019
    2
    A game that killed all expectations! Horrible optimization, bad plot. Few opportunities.
  97. Averycrosslin
    Nov 2, 2019
    8
    I really don’t understand all the hate this game has gotten. It has outstanding graphics, superb space travel, extremely fun action, and absolutely, flat out mind blowing world generation. I'm talking about millions of different planets. I also love the currency and buying different space ships and making money in the game. It’s a very great sci fi game. I do have a couple complaintsI really don’t understand all the hate this game has gotten. It has outstanding graphics, superb space travel, extremely fun action, and absolutely, flat out mind blowing world generation. I'm talking about millions of different planets. I also love the currency and buying different space ships and making money in the game. It’s a very great sci fi game. I do have a couple complaints though. I think the game should have been released 2 years after it was originally released. When it came out, it was very basic and lacked a lot of features. If it had came out around today, it would have been much more popular. Also, it takes fricking for ever to build a base in survival. So much grinding, which I enjoy, but it can be a pain in the butt sometimes. Overall it’s a pretty good game.… Expand
  98. jesus045
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    And I really liked the game even on the initial build, I do not care about multiplayer, it is a single-player adventure and endless game, thanks to the developers.
  99. greninjaX
    Sep 26, 2019
    0
    awful, awful game made by lying developers. do not buy no man's sky or you will cry
  100. VRGaming4Life
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    This game is a story in its development. A failure at launch, but now meeting critics expectations, and adding in new features like VR support! I'd happily play this game for hours on end.

    The game is great at the wow factor, when comes to exploring worlds. The first time you fly to space is amazing, doubly-so in VR. The game still has issues, but you can't knock Hello Games for    This game is a story in its development. A failure at launch, but now meeting critics expectations, and adding in new features like VR support! I'd happily play this game for hours on end.

    The game is great at the wow factor, when comes to exploring worlds. The first time you fly to space is amazing, doubly-so in VR. The game still has issues, but you can't knock Hello Games for their years of support for this game. The game is based around grinding for materials. The good thing is that you do get relief as you unlock more automated ways to get some of them. And in time it is easier to collect them generally - usually buying them. So if grinding concerns you, no worries - it concerned me too but I'm ok with the amount I'm doing.

    You can't expect any game to be all things to all people. If you are actually interested in an exploration game, come play. If you need a leaderboard in your game, go play elsewhere.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#25 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 11, 2016
    67
    No Man's Sky breaks the record in falling short of the hype – which is an incredible achievement in the category of super ambitious space games. The huge universe is a repetitive, lifeless and meaningless place, no amount of random generated creatures can change that. The most unforgivable fail is making the spaceship such a pain to fly, which makes exploring the vast universe simply a chore. However, at its best the game is epic and many of the issues should be easy to fix, so this might not be the end of the journey after all. [Sept 2016]
  2. PC PowerPlay
    Oct 2, 2016
    60
    It's partially broken, shallow, repetitive and aimless, but hang me, I still kind of love it. [Issue#255, p.56]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Sep 27, 2016
    60
    While some poorly designed systems and mechanics chip away at your patience, the feeling of flying seamlessly from space down to a peninsula you spotted from orbit never fails to enthrall. [Nov 2016, p.106]
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