No Man's Sky

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2694 Ratings

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  1. JFallenJ
    Aug 24, 2022
    9
    The most profitable 30 euros of my life. It's a good: exploration, survival, construction and adventure game, with a very interesting story. It has a good replayability, among other things thanks to its survival and definitive death mode that challenges us rather well, even too well. It is beautiful, the music immerses us in the atmosphere of the game and it has a DA of its own (we like itThe most profitable 30 euros of my life. It's a good: exploration, survival, construction and adventure game, with a very interesting story. It has a good replayability, among other things thanks to its survival and definitive death mode that challenges us rather well, even too well. It is beautiful, the music immerses us in the atmosphere of the game and it has a DA of its own (we like it or not). You can play with your friends, even if this is not the initial goal of the game (this is a good plus). A little criticism, you have to hold on to the game at the beginning and pay attention to all the indications because the tutorial is not at all intrusive and it leaves you to your own devices.
    For 30€ NMS can't disappoint. If it really tempts you, I'm sure that even if you put 60€ you won't be disappointed, knowing that so far all the updates (including very very big ones) are free!    … Expand
  2. Mastershep11n7
    Sep 6, 2022
    9
    It is 2022. September 6th. After over 200 hours into the game and 6 years of playing this game I can only say...man what a ride.
    In the Beginning:
    Hello Games said "This is going to be the biggest and Best multiplayer space exploration game EVER Created!" It was the biggest Space exploration game ever created, and that was true. Still is. However, through many of the scary and crazy fan    It is 2022. September 6th. After over 200 hours into the game and 6 years of playing this game I can only say...man what a ride.
    In the Beginning:
    Hello Games said "This is going to be the biggest and Best multiplayer space exploration game EVER Created!" It was the biggest Space exploration game ever created, and that was true. Still is. However, through many of the scary and crazy fan expectations brought on by pressure from the ad markets and the hype train caused by the trailer and the almost pushed-upon promises, the game was released...with less than half of it finished. It had a vast, beautiful, and atmospheric universe...With nothing in it, except bugs.
    If it ended there, I would not be writing this in 2022.
    After bad scores, and a flood and just the internet and world being extremely toxic, Hello Games has done what almost no game company had done before or since. (Besides CD Project Red with CyberPunk 2077) Hello games got to work, and went Dark.
    Fast Forward almost a year or so and they came out with patch after patch, then an expansion. It added and fixed a LOT. But not enough for some people.
    Then another few months, and ANOTHER expansion and patches all throughout.
    They began talking again, taking user reviews and suggestions, and fixing their game. It took until now, and I know they are not done, but their game has undergone hundreds of patches or more and 20 of those were named updates. All for Free. Everything promised is now in the game. plus more. Multiplayer in an interesting way, a story, actually there's even side stories now. a player hub, freighters, base building in space, underwater etc...It still seems like there is a long way to go, though they are right now sitting at patch 3.99.1 as of August 19th. It will be releasing on Switch in October. I feel there is another Huge update coming from them soon with how things are going with more space customization. There is also many more modes to play, like permadeath, survival, creative, and Expeditions, which are completely multiplayer where you start out in the same place as everyone else at the same time. Plus you have co op as well. At it's core it is still the same game, so i would love more events to happen, actual NPC bad guys that have ground and space/air battle tactics, and something huge to happen. Even just bigger space wars, pirate groups and real factions added so the aliens feel more like they are a group. So like cities and the like. Did I mention you can become a mayor of a small settlement? No? Well you can lol and also send your fleet off to do missions. yes. Fleet. All in all I will give it a 9 because, Well Done Hello Games.    … Expand
  3. PandaInDaGame
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Well, now days this user score does not give enough credit to Hello Games work. No Man's Sky is even more than they promised, this has been a nice redemption.

    Everything they promised at first, is a reality now, even more... Worth to try. Not a 10 because the disaster it was at first.
  4. sathero
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    Just playing in 2023 and the game is awsome. Some bugs on xbox series s but it doesnt spoil the gameplay
  5. azor_4e
    Mar 5, 2023
    9
    No Man's Sky is a game that deserves a second chance. After a disappointing launch in 2016, the developers have worked tirelessly to improve and expand the game with free updates that have added new features, content and modes. The game now offers a rich and diverse universe to explore, with stunning visuals, dynamic weather, procedurally generated planets and creatures, multiplayerNo Man's Sky is a game that deserves a second chance. After a disappointing launch in 2016, the developers have worked tirelessly to improve and expand the game with free updates that have added new features, content and modes. The game now offers a rich and diverse universe to explore, with stunning visuals, dynamic weather, procedurally generated planets and creatures, multiplayer options, base building, missions and more. No Man's Sky is a game that lets you create your own adventure in an infinite galaxy where anything is possible. Whether you want to be a peaceful explorer, a ruthless pirate, a trader or a scientist, you can shape your own destiny in this game. No Man's Sky is a game that has redeemed itself from its rocky start and has become one of the best comeback stories in gaming history. I give it 9/10 stars for its amazing scope, variety and creativity.… Expand
  6. Just_Spy
    May 1, 2023
    9
    This game is great, in terms of gameplay, updates, there is a story. But there are big problems with optimization, I ran the game at i-7 and at GTX1070ti at the maximum there were about 50 frames and constant friezes, so I switched to the minimum, fps grew to 60, but the friezes remained the same. somewhere a year ago I played on RX560 2 gigabytes at the minimum settings and the result wasThis game is great, in terms of gameplay, updates, there is a story. But there are big problems with optimization, I ran the game at i-7 and at GTX1070ti at the maximum there were about 50 frames and constant friezes, so I switched to the minimum, fps grew to 60, but the friezes remained the same. somewhere a year ago I played on RX560 2 gigabytes at the minimum settings and the result was better than on 1070, there were no constant friezes and there was a smoother frame rate. I advise this game if you want to immerse yourself in space exploration, trading, battles and more, but for this you need to either wait until the release of the fix or a powerful PC… Expand
  7. RHK
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    This game is really great nowadays, crazy how bad it was when it released but now I replayed it, I realised how great it became, I was still scared about the lore but it was also pretty good !
    I think some people will still don't like taking picture of everything but you can almost playing the game without taking a single picture of a rock because of the new ways to get rich.
    Maybe it    This game is really great nowadays, crazy how bad it was when it released but now I replayed it, I realised how great it became, I was still scared about the lore but it was also pretty good !
    I think some people will still don't like taking picture of everything but you can almost playing the game without taking a single picture of a rock because of the new ways to get rich.
    Maybe it became a bit too easy to get rich by the way.

    One thing really surprised me, I remembered what the game looked like, when I started it for the first time in 5 years, I spawned on a cold planet at night with a beautiful sky. The game really became beautiful.

    Soon, Starfield will release, seems to have a lot of similarities with No Man's Sky, I could have wait Starfield but honestly I'm glad I gave a new chance to No Man's Sky.    … Expand
  8. Impe97
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Started bad but ended up really well, lot of updates and dlc now that game its really good
  9. OniGioRi
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    No Man's Sky is a game that lets you explore without limitations. Playing this game is a really relaxing experience. You can sit down, open this game, gather materials, fly, explore, do quests and forget about stressful world for a while.
  10. Velvetvelvet
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    I've seen things you people wouldn't believe...
    Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion... I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain... Time to die play!
  11. Levethian
    Aug 30, 2016
    8
    Modded inventory & flight. Operates well on my gtx760 set-up, fortunately. The algorithms used to generate planets are impressive, as is the tech that does away with loading screens. Most things feel 'natural', with attractive art & sound. Pop-in is ugly when flying, although 'places of interest' are visible much earlier. Feels like enough to 'do' to satisfy the occasional aimlessModded inventory & flight. Operates well on my gtx760 set-up, fortunately. The algorithms used to generate planets are impressive, as is the tech that does away with loading screens. Most things feel 'natural', with attractive art & sound. Pop-in is ugly when flying, although 'places of interest' are visible much earlier. Feels like enough to 'do' to satisfy the occasional aimless wanderer, but not enough to immerse yourself into the galaxy's lore.

    I adore this game, but it isn't for everyone. I benefited from not seeing much of the pre-release trailers.

    After a few hours locations begin to repeat themselves. After several hours you'll start bypassing locations you already 'know'. And the same eventually becomes true of planets. But there isn't a game that offers what NMS does, for the first dozen-or-so hours of play-time.

    Hopefully 'Hello Games' will release more locations, more generative mini-quests, and more easter-eggs to keep things enticing, as well as increased optimisation and unlock PC-options to, for example, heftily increase pop-in distances. Mods are already on the scene, and the modding community will probably 'finish' the game before anyone else does.    … Expand
  12. Arniedadrink
    Aug 29, 2016
    8
    I think the critic review from Hooked Gamers had it spot on, I find it a very relaxing and enjoyable game,
    Flight is the easy mouse based system and battles are few unless you want them. The views can get a bit samey after a while but still lovely and while there is some grinding to it I prefer that over random drop system some games use.
    The method of the story in this is intersting,    I think the critic review from Hooked Gamers had it spot on, I find it a very relaxing and enjoyable game,
    Flight is the easy mouse based system and battles are few unless you want them. The views can get a bit samey after a while but still lovely and while there is some grinding to it I prefer that over random drop system some games use.

    The method of the story in this is intersting, you go looking for information on planets rather than being hand held through a lienar story, you pick up bits of information slwoly drawing the picture of the univierse and what has gone before.

    The trading system is a bit of a mess and I hope that gets some love in the future but it is not essential to progression and the ship looks could do with some customise options.

    It could also do with more content to help pass the time sometimes but they have a fairly good base game to build something wonderful on, I'm looking forward to see what they and the modding community does with this.

    Bitter nerd rage is common on game releases these days but boy is it over the top for this one. I think it was mostly caused by the inexperience of the developer suggesting features before knowing for certain they could include them at release. Hopefully they'll learn from this and give a lot less information in the future and also be able to include them in future patches..    … Expand
  13. Dethstar
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    What a spectacular turnaround. From barely a game and with the lowest rating I could give to a space opera classic. This is now a very good game idea. It is iconic and still getting more content. Mods are great too. Great graphics, excellent construction, base building and more depth to the quests and trading system. A big improvement. There are still things I would like to see.What a spectacular turnaround. From barely a game and with the lowest rating I could give to a space opera classic. This is now a very good game idea. It is iconic and still getting more content. Mods are great too. Great graphics, excellent construction, base building and more depth to the quests and trading system. A big improvement. There are still things I would like to see. More ships. Better ways to sell them. Ability to build factories and other commercial buildings but there is already a lot here.… Expand
  14. NachtkindFX
    Aug 19, 2019
    8
    Had to see for myself, what's this is about and I really like it. Lots to do and explore, the game looks decent and I will for sure kill a lot of time with it.
  15. Karp
    Oct 24, 2020
    8
    Worth far more than the 3.3 posted. Have found it a smooth and entertaining ride.
  16. 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
  17. aradin24
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    So I spent all week looking at the awful review scores on the PS4 version and being smug about my foresight not to pre-order. Then the PC version came out with even worse scores, completely broken for many people, and I was even more convinced that I had made the right call.
    Then I remembered that Steam refunds were a thing, bought it on a whim to see if I could even load it. I could, it    So I spent all week looking at the awful review scores on the PS4 version and being smug about my foresight not to pre-order. Then the PC version came out with even worse scores, completely broken for many people, and I was even more convinced that I had made the right call.
    Then I remembered that Steam refunds were a thing, bought it on a whim to see if I could even load it. I could, it plays well enough on medium settings, and I kinda like it.
    It's nice having zero expectations and not buying into hype.    … Expand
  18. ignore78
    Jun 20, 2022
    8
    This game is amazing! If you like to explore and find new thing forever, then this game is for you!
  19. sloth77
    Aug 16, 2016
    8
    I've put about 15 hours into the game and, so far, its been very enjoyable.

    Performance wise, I've not hit any issues - the game runs rock steady at 60FPS on Ultra settings. But I have a decent box with current drivers (i6700K overclocked to 4.5 Ghz, 16GB RAM, GTX 1070 overclocked slightly). However, I did notice all cores maxed from time to time whilst flying around. I suspect this    I've put about 15 hours into the game and, so far, its been very enjoyable.

    Performance wise, I've not hit any issues - the game runs rock steady at 60FPS on Ultra settings. But I have a decent box with current drivers (i6700K overclocked to 4.5 Ghz, 16GB RAM, GTX 1070 overclocked slightly). However, I did notice all cores maxed from time to time whilst flying around. I suspect this is what is causing the frame speed dips for people, despite them having powerful GFX cards.

    Playability wise, the game is a little rough round the edges in places, but overall it is compelling. The procedurally generated landscape and creatures is the real star of the show, and it is impressive. The static content is less so.

    Overall I'm very pleased.    … Expand
  20. Voyageurceleste
    Dec 31, 2016
    8
    Why i give it a 8 ?

    At launch i was very disappointed. And if i had vote at this time i think i had gave a 4 max. Repetitive, too easy, lack of ambiance; NMS had all necessary to win and seems to be finished too fast without polish .. and i don't wanna talk about promise that never came. But with the last release the game has really changed in a very good way and merit a retry. I    Why i give it a 8 ?

    At launch i was very disappointed. And if i had vote at this time i think i had gave a 4 max.

    Repetitive, too easy, lack of ambiance; NMS had all necessary to win and seems to be finished too fast without polish .. and i don't wanna talk about promise that never came.

    But with the last release the game has really changed in a very good way and merit a retry.
    I play it in survive mode and its a very nice game now i have the feeling of being in a strange planet.

    I hope that the dev will continue this way and develop much more content in it.
    This game merit to be improved because the bases are there and its just a question of content now, even if they added a lot more with this last release, the game need much more and i really hope that the dev will work on it.    … Expand
  21. Dragon_Fly
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    This game is promising but it needs more and it needs more in a well implemented way that ensures fun for it's clients.

    I like the exploration and many of the quests become quite surprising and rewarding once one somehow manages to stumble upon them. Once one gains a stronger understanding of the native language, it becomes easier to benefit on the potential rewards from conversing    This game is promising but it needs more and it needs more in a well implemented way that ensures fun for it's clients.

    I like the exploration and many of the quests become quite surprising and rewarding once one somehow manages to stumble upon them. Once one gains a stronger understanding of the native language, it becomes easier to benefit on the potential rewards from conversing with the traders and alien community. Aside from that, I'd like to be able to own multiple ships.

    I think they should all people to be able to build or implement their own: Base, Home, City, Trade Port; even being able to store ships and massive battleships.

    Alien Races could be in massive interstellar wars and players could pick and choose sides to support; even altering the aliens influence in their home systems. This would also be a reasonable way to implement PvP.

    It's a lot of work that the Dev's can do to improve and make this one of the best games ever. Just don't expect it to happen overnight.    … Expand
  22. 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.
  23. kdkade
    Aug 29, 2016
    8
    I can only agree that No Man's Sky needs a lot more work to be a masterpiece, though I cannot help but think that the game is still an incredible achievement, and I'm actually glad I bought it. I love being in a ship between few planets that are so far away and deciding which way I want to go. I love to laugh at ridiculous animals and to admire the majestic ones. I love to find thatI can only agree that No Man's Sky needs a lot more work to be a masterpiece, though I cannot help but think that the game is still an incredible achievement, and I'm actually glad I bought it. I love being in a ship between few planets that are so far away and deciding which way I want to go. I love to laugh at ridiculous animals and to admire the majestic ones. I love to find that somehow special planet among all the other ones. I love the experience of being the first person ever to discover that particular planet. But perhaps that's just who I am - NMS makes me want to do stuff just for the sake of doing them.

    The game just somehow went from overhyped to underpreciated in few days. It's a really good game that had an extremely blown out marketing. That pulled in a lot of people that weren's supposed to be its target, which results in a lot of criticism - some justified, some just extremely toxic and unnecessary.

    I'm not giving this game a max grade because of two things - as I said, even though I enjoy the game, some aspects of it are really poorly executed. I hope that sonner or later the developers will come up with something to make the game more deep. I enjoy trading, crafting, fighting, learning languages - but I'd like to have more reasons to do so, or some more mechanics to delve into.

    The second thing is the price. Way too high for any game, really. I bought Witcher 3 for a lot less in a cool box with map, stickers and plenty of stuff. I don't see anything about NMS that would justify being more expensive.    … Expand
  24. ToFewViews
    Sep 5, 2016
    8
    So this is a game that many people have had very heated discussions or arguments over and because of some trailers that misrepresented parts of the game it's left some disappointing. Others finding enjoyment in what the game has to offer. One easy way to put this is that this game is not for everyone, it definitely appeals to a specific group of people, People looking for a exciting spaceSo this is a game that many people have had very heated discussions or arguments over and because of some trailers that misrepresented parts of the game it's left some disappointing. Others finding enjoyment in what the game has to offer. One easy way to put this is that this game is not for everyone, it definitely appeals to a specific group of people, People looking for a exciting space shooter with tuns of depth and story should be looking into other games. People who are looking for a very open and atmospheric game with a beautiful art style and endless possibilities will enjoy this game. No Man's Sky doesn't have a set story,Missions or much interaction with the NPC's in it's world and that can ruin part of the game for people but for others who just want to explore the world and enjoy it at there own pace it's fine. I've spent most my time in No Man's Sky going from planet to planet seeing how the weather, systems and other things can have huge factors on what the wild life and plant life was like, also naming everything and making as much money as possible for later in the game. Going from one planet with huge mushrooms and flying eel to another with rolling hills of red grass and massive trees without loading screens and smoothly is something I've wanted to do in a video game for a long time.
    Some things No Man's Sky has to offer are up-gradable multi-tool's that you can build to your liking, also have space ships you can customize to be built for fighting ships or mining. Finding a ship with lots of slots and building it up into your dream ship is extremely satisfying and once you start exploring the universe with it you feel like something out of a sci fi movie or novel.
    Overall if you enjoy open world games and have the urge to just explore the universe at your leisure you will have fun with this game, But remember I look at this game as something to play after a day of work or something to relax with, you can sit back and just enjoy the stars.    … Expand
  25. Prosmooth
    Aug 18, 2016
    8
    With the first update installed, I'm running it just fine with medium settings on a 5 year old AMD CPU and a GTX 560 TI--with only 6 gigs of RAM. Hardly a hiccup in sight. I did have to wait for the first update to play though--but now that it's patched, it's all good. No more crash at startup. Gameplay is exactly what was promised. I guess some people were expecting Wing Commander withWith the first update installed, I'm running it just fine with medium settings on a 5 year old AMD CPU and a GTX 560 TI--with only 6 gigs of RAM. Hardly a hiccup in sight. I did have to wait for the first update to play though--but now that it's patched, it's all good. No more crash at startup. Gameplay is exactly what was promised. I guess some people were expecting Wing Commander with planets and FPS combat. That's not what this is. This is a chill game. Walk around and look at stuff. Fly around and look at stuff. Very loose plot that involves building your ship and flying to the center of the galaxy. I really like it.… Expand
  26. DekeyJDub
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    I am not really sure what problems people are having exactly. I am having zero problems with frame rate and startup. I started playing today about 4:30CT. I have had no issues where my game crashed. I have not run into any bugs. I'm 4 hours in. I have a constant drive to explore and upgrade. I luckily spawned on a non-toxic, temperate climate to adjust and learn the game on. All I see onI am not really sure what problems people are having exactly. I am having zero problems with frame rate and startup. I started playing today about 4:30CT. I have had no issues where my game crashed. I have not run into any bugs. I'm 4 hours in. I have a constant drive to explore and upgrade. I luckily spawned on a non-toxic, temperate climate to adjust and learn the game on. All I see on reviews are people experiencing startup issues or people who expected more than an exploration survival game. Go into this thinking 3D Starbound. I am having a ton of fun. Yes planets are all on "biome" but its not just flat boring. I had caves and canyons. There is always something nearby to go discover. I have a real hard time understanding what people expected vs what they are complaining about. This game is exactly as i imagined it and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. I don't need a quest or my hand held to tell me what to do. This game doesn't leave you completely helpless. There are plenty of guidance hints given and always a marker to move you forward in your progress or next step/item. I know I'm not the only one saying this but if you do your research and are still interested, play this game and ignore the bad reviews. The only reason i'm not giving this a 10 is because I don't feel I've played this game enough to say its PERFECT 10 STELLAR but I am definitely enjoying myself and going back for more. If i can change my score later with time I will provide an update to my review and score. Go explore my fellow cadets.… Expand
  27. ASTALONTE
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    The game should have been released in better shape.
    But It is a fun game If you don't mind to do the same over and over. I really like. Is inmense and fun if you know what you are doing.
  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. drone_fo
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    This is the game with great idea, but quite bad implementation at the launch. I strongly believe, that you can polish implementation, and if the idea's great - the game will look very good at the end.
    But even with the initial poor implementation, it still allows you to feel space exploration, admire some really astonishing views, and find your own path in the universe
  30. SchladenFlaten
    Aug 18, 2016
    8
    Sean Murray (?) and the media really ruined a good game. I mean I like it a lot and can't stop playing it so I am reviewing here for balance but they totally BS'd about so much with this game, I get it but the more you get into, the more like an onion it becomes. It's an odd mix of exploring and choose your own adventure dialog choices.
  31. ideamonster
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    Yes, the game had some performance issues at launch and yes it might be a bit overpriced, but people are bashing NMS for no real reason. They could just turn down graphics setting and play until everything is fixed, but that would be too much work... better refund and rate it 0, right?
    Careful, personal opinion follows, might trigger people (if so, breathe slowly): I like the game, it's    Yes, the game had some performance issues at launch and yes it might be a bit overpriced, but people are bashing NMS for no real reason. They could just turn down graphics setting and play until everything is fixed, but that would be too much work... better refund and rate it 0, right?
    Careful, personal opinion follows, might trigger people (if so, breathe slowly): I like the game, it's beautiful and atmospheric. I like flying around the different planets, gather materials and upgrade my gear. I'm 14 hours in and not bored. I like the "Out There"-ish vibe of the game (if unknown, check out Out There on Steam or smartphone stores). I like exploring things and the pace of NMS is just right for me. Also, my girlfriend never plays a game longer than 2 hours before she needs to take a break from it. I convinced her to give it a try and she played it for 7 hours straight. She never does that. This game is definitely not for everyone, but it doesn't deserve so much hate, people are giving it.

    For me, No Man's Sky is a beautiful and passionate piece of art. See you along, space travellers!    … Expand
  32. Tscheunt
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    I honestly can´t understand most of the criticism for this game, maybe i was lucky but its running perfectly on my PC and i had a really pleasant experience with this game up until now.

    It´s what I expected after reading so much about it from beforehand. My only problem with the game: if they want to add more content in the future and if they still have trouble, why didn´t they    I honestly can´t understand most of the criticism for this game, maybe i was lucky but its running perfectly on my PC and i had a really pleasant experience with this game up until now.

    It´s what I expected after reading so much about it from beforehand.

    My only problem with the game: if they want to add more content in the future and if they still have trouble, why didn´t they release it, but not as a full game but as an Early-Access Title, I think this would have been more appropriate after reading that there are still so many problems/not att all content delivered yet    … Expand
  33. rhythmdr
    Aug 21, 2016
    8
    I have been playing NMS for about 20 hours now and I'm still enjoying dropping out of hyperspace, into a new solar system, and flying down to the planets surface to see what's there. There can be a sameness to many of the planets, but that makes discovering the unique planets all the more special. However, even on rocky planets, barren of life, I can still have enjoyable discoveries.

    On    I have been playing NMS for about 20 hours now and I'm still enjoying dropping out of hyperspace, into a new solar system, and flying down to the planets surface to see what's there. There can be a sameness to many of the planets, but that makes discovering the unique planets all the more special. However, even on rocky planets, barren of life, I can still have enjoyable discoveries.

    On one such planet, I landed at an outpost and saw a nearby cave, full of red and green crystals that stood out against the barren ground. I went inside and discovered an odd looking cube sitting on the ground. I picked it up and discovered that it was quite valuable. So, I explored further into the cave, picking up more cubes until my suit and ship storage were full of them. Then I flew up to the space station to see how much I could make from them.

    That experience was rewarding both in units and in fun. Moments like that are why I bought the game in the first place, and why I continue to enjoy playing it.

    Sure, there are things that can take away from the experience. The ground and space combat are not very good. I can't stand how the game goes into a letterbox view every time you meet a new alien, or get a journey milestone. It's very intrusive and interrupts the flow of the game. The crafting / upgrade system is kind of clunky.

    Despite some of it's shortcomings, I still really enjoy moving through the galaxy, making new discoveries, while gathering what I need to keep my systems functioning. I'm looking forward to seeing what Hello Games will do to improve on NMS, such as the upcoming base building and large freighters.

    Update after 5 more hours of play: One complaint that I have read is that NMS doesn't have the large space battles, that Sean Murray said would be in the game. I just came out of warp in a new system and was greeted by a huge battleship, surrounded by several cargo ships, sending out a distress call. When I got closer, a box popped up in the lower right corner instructing me to protect the cargo ships and that there were 36 attack ships remaining. I joined the fight, but I haven't upgraded my ship for heavy combat, so things did not go well. I fled to the nearby space station. Once inside, the whole station would periodically shake from the explosions of the nearby battle. It was a pretty cool experience.    … Expand
  34. legacy96
    Aug 17, 2016
    8
    Game crashed when I first tried it. Went in and turned off something called G-sync I believe it was, and the game ran fine after that. Actually a pretty fun game after putting about 10 hours or so into it. Lots of things to keep you occupied and not yet repetitive. Overall though, not worth $60.
  35. FacundoCritics
    Aug 24, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me es muy dificil valorar este juego... pero voy a intentarlo. No Man's Sky fue absorbido por el Hype, no se que esperaba la gente pero se hicieron tantas conspiraciones que decepciono mucho.
    El port al PC es muy malo, pero por suerte lo están mejorando. Gráficamente es hermoso, aunque tampoco tiene unos grandes gráficos.
    Mis primeras 20 horas con este juego, fueron para mi una de las mejores experiencias en los últimos años. A partir de la hora 21, cuando me dedique a ir al centro, empezó a serme repetitivo y solo querer llegar al centro, salteandome muchas estrellas. El juego es lo mismo siempre (aunque yo confió en que pongan mas contenido), se los ve muy enamorados a los creadores de su juego y no creo que lo abandonen aquí.
    El Lore del juego es impresionante, las 3 razas si las investigas bien tienen una historia digna de aprecio, y lo del Atlas; meh podría haberse hecho mejor.
    Lo importante esta aqui, "El centro de la Galaxia", lo que fue prometido, "¿Que se esconde?", pues me lleve una de las decepciones mas grandes del mundo de los videojuegos (y eso que hay muchas).

    SPOILER ALERT:

    Tanto esfuerzo, tanto "Hype" que el propio juego te pone para llegar, cuando entras, ves como el centro empieza a quedar mas lejos y la camara se aleja, con el magnifico soundtrack del juego de fondo. Hay que admitir que en este momento sonríes, te sientes realizado, ves tu esfuerzo, y el corazón te va rápido por saber que pasa. Ahí viene la decepción, una nueva galaxia donde empiezas otra vez el juego, con tu inventario, nave, arma de antes pero destruida. El juego se reinicia y listo.
    No se que quisieron hacer con el final, pero fue muy malo objetivamente hablando.
    Ha espera de nuevo contenido.    … Expand
  36. EvanSuds
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not for everyone, many people will feel let down by this game and angered about the lack of content, performance issues etc. However, I lowered my expectations and found this game to be a complete blast to play. The fact that you can explore an "infinite" universe really blew my mind and I still find it fun to discover new planets, atlas interfaces and black holes. The space combat is great and poses a challenge to me. Some of the game can be a drag such as finding resources that are few and far between especially when I needed Zinc for a spacecraft and there was no flora on the planet so I had to find a trading post to get it which took ages :( . I was able to run the game at 1080p maxed out on a mid range gaming PC it just seems like pot luck for now whether it runs well. I also experienced lag spikes when entering a planets atmosphere. Hopefully this is fixed soon. Overall this is a great (but not perfect) game that will blow your mind if you know what to expect.… Expand
  37. DBarb
    Jul 25, 2018
    8
    Now, while before I said it was recommended, but not quite for everyone, not it is a much more “universal” recommended game. Some people will love it, others will find it a nice game. But its no longer a “love it or find it ultra boring” it was before.

    The original game was a simplistic, wide-as-the-universe, shallow-as-a-puddle world exploring and screenshot generator. It was fun for    Now, while before I said it was recommended, but not quite for everyone, not it is a much more “universal” recommended game. Some people will love it, others will find it a nice game. But its no longer a “love it or find it ultra boring” it was before.

    The original game was a simplistic, wide-as-the-universe, shallow-as-a-puddle world exploring and screenshot generator. It was fun for about 30-100hours, and after some 30 hours, you’d have seen nearly all the game could offer. Fantastically beautiful vistas could be found, but were rare (was they should be) so you’d get a few jaw-dropping moments every now and then.
    For instance, landed my ship on a new planet, got off the ship, and immediately a giant foot came from the sky and landed in front of me – a bipedal, t-rex style dinosaur over 7m tall was just about on top of me.

    Then came the big updates. One added bases (which could be shared), and what fun that was.
    Another added vehicles. While you could see some 90% of what a planet would offer in a 300 meter radius of your landing spot, vehicles were fun. Could easily do some long range farming expeditions to re-top off your stores.

    Then came Atlas Rises. That improved the terrain generation massively. Suddenly, planets had a couple or a trio of biomes. Not radically different, but the visual difference between them was enough to give it a more “alive” feel. No longer the planets were uniformly covered in grass, now they would have sections with and without grass. Some sections with and without trees. It just felt “better”. Base building, farming, trading and item manufacturing got overhauld, made very complex, so you could have a lot of fun discovering just HOW to get a very profitable base going to make units to buy a freighter, or to get that awesome new exotic ship.

    And now… NEXT.
    NEXT is just… amazing. Everything from the ground up has been re-designed and updated. The core cycle is the same (farm to recharge equipment, farm to get elements to create other elements to create technology to sell), but is massively improved and complex.
    Planet generation has been made jaw-droppingly good. While this might sound odd, we now have CONTINENTS on the planets. This simple change means the planets are no longer uniform wherever you land. They have a “planet” feel. You can land on a small island and explore, take off and explore coastal areas, then do it again and explore more inland. True, the things you find are somewhat the same in all three places, but the terrain is radically diferent. Its amazing to just walk around and LOOK.
    -You have realistic HUGE mountains (where before you had rolling terrain), valleys, proper oceans.
    -Planet appearance from orbit now very closely matches what you find on the ground (originally it was a crapshoot, after Atlas Rises it was better, but still note quite).
    -Space stations now “feel” lived in, and used. It looks and feels like an airport terminal (as they should).
    - You have abandoned space stations, that “feel” abandoned.
    -Ringed planets
    -Actual clouds that cast shadows

    And much, MUCH more.
    While the above look like small things, added together they just add immensely to the “feel” of the game, the immersion. It just FEELS like you’re on actual, alien planets. Its just that – NEXT added the correct FEEL to the exploration game. If have this odd urge to go climb that mountain on the horizon, just because. Its enormous, it pokes out from the surrounding terrain, I want to see it. I will build a vehicle to get there, but first get mats. And this way, I use up a very enjoyable afternoon.

    Of course, you still have the much-touted multiplayer, but even without that – Even if it did NOT have multiplayer, it would be awesome. With multiplayer, you can finally share the amazing things you find with someone.

    The original was just a sandbox – with no direction except towards the center. Atlas patch (and then NEXT) gave the game direction. Many directions. Explore, trade, farm, build bases…    … Expand
  38. JlOlSlH
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    So, going to begin with a bit of a pre-amble to all of this. I created an account just to write a review for this game. My computer's specs are as follows:
    CPU: I7 5700HQ
    GPU: GTX 970M RAM: 16GB *If you can't tell from the HQ I have a laptop, specifically a MSI Ghost Pro GS60.* Let us start with a review of the game now: PROS: - Open ended exploration - Variety (Although a    So, going to begin with a bit of a pre-amble to all of this. I created an account just to write a review for this game. My computer's specs are as follows:
    CPU: I7 5700HQ
    GPU: GTX 970M
    RAM: 16GB

    *If you can't tell from the HQ I have a laptop, specifically a MSI Ghost Pro GS60.*

    Let us start with a review of the game now:

    PROS:
    - Open ended exploration
    - Variety (Although a tad bit shallow)
    - SPACE
    - Technical Marvel

    CONS:
    - Some poor framerate
    - Hitches every now and again
    - Can be a bit repetitive

    Ok, so there is the PROS/CONS in my opinion. The game is fun to me however, it scratches the itch of "What is over the horizon" or "I wonder what is in this system". The game is much more feature complete than Elite Dangerous is even currently and honestly is more fun, again this is just my opinion. I think so much of the straight up "Was lied to about multiplayer" and "DON'T BUY GAME IS TRASH" reviews are either blind hate, which is really understandable or just a troll. The game is a thing of beauty and at the same time so ugly. I think that given about a month or so it can become even more than what it already is.
    One last thing is this, the game was developed by 15 people. No that doesn't excuse issues within the game but they are working on it as fast as they can. The devs at Hello Games do care about the game and the community and are trying. Remember that they are people too. Anyways, happy flying!

    TLDR;

    - If you like exploration/sim games, pick it up. You will love it! If not, wait a bit for a sale and get it later or just go play another game.

    Recommendations: Rainbow 6 Siege, Starbound, Stellaris, really any other game that you fancy.    … Expand
  39. acdmail
    Aug 13, 2016
    8
    Hello everybody,
    I can't say that the game is without the issues and I can't say that this kind of game is for everyone. I know that the expectations from community were very and very big and maybe the game in this initial state is not up to everyone's expectations but I am playing this game and I like it very much just because it is just something most of us were dreaming for years,    Hello everybody,
    I can't say that the game is without the issues and I can't say that this kind of game is for everyone. I know that the expectations from community were very and very big and maybe the game in this initial state is not up to everyone's expectations but I am playing this game and I like it very much just because it is just something most of us were dreaming for years, endless space, endless exploration and only we together with our space ship in the whole universe .....

    P.S Although I have the high end PC I had some performance issues from the start too but was able to fix them expecting the graphical settings and finding out the the game set the monitor resolution to the wrong value, corrected it and now with everything on max the game is running smoothly with 75+ fps

    P.S I just copy/pasted the same feedback I did on Gog and I have pre-ordered the game for 35$ and it worth the money    … Expand
  40. SwissCheeese
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    Looks like I'm lucky, the game runs perfectly. Hello made a correct job and are proposing something different, something new. Gameplay is pretty basic but is also addictive. It's all about the atmosphere : visual and audio. A beautiful tribute to the "age d'or" of SF. I've only scratch the surface with 5 or 6 hours of gameplay. I will follow the game and will be happy to see the upcomingLooks like I'm lucky, the game runs perfectly. Hello made a correct job and are proposing something different, something new. Gameplay is pretty basic but is also addictive. It's all about the atmosphere : visual and audio. A beautiful tribute to the "age d'or" of SF. I've only scratch the surface with 5 or 6 hours of gameplay. I will follow the game and will be happy to see the upcoming expansion of the gameplay.… Expand
  41. VCastro
    Aug 13, 2016
    8
    I am very satisfied with the purchase, but the price does not reflect the optimization offered in the game, that disappointed me, however, I am playing at 60fps on ultra with an i3 + 970, I hope to correct the frame drops.
    Other than that I'm having too much fun
  42. alan0n
    Aug 13, 2016
    8
    Running on a older i7 2600k, on xfired r9-290xs off a SSD and getting 50-60fps with a rare drop down to the 30s. Far cry from unplayable. As far as stability, after 6 straight hours I have had zero crashes. So from a technical standpoint this game doesn't strike me as bad.

    On to the game play the game plays exactly as it was billed. If you have been following the devs and not the    Running on a older i7 2600k, on xfired r9-290xs off a SSD and getting 50-60fps with a rare drop down to the 30s. Far cry from unplayable. As far as stability, after 6 straight hours I have had zero crashes. So from a technical standpoint this game doesn't strike me as bad.

    On to the game play the game plays exactly as it was billed. If you have been following the devs and not the hype train you are getting exactly what was promised. A sci-fi exploration game with some crafting. Much like Elite:Dangerous. If that game was not for you neither is this one.

    I dropped an 8, but that could easily go up if they increase the complexity of the crafting system. Currently it feels a bit on the shallow side, and the only upgrades are basically inventory upgrades that get chewed up by mods.

    Conclusion: If your looking for another DOOM your going to hate this game, if your looking for a sci-fi exploration game and don't mind some simple survival elements you will probably enjoy this.    … Expand
  43. jamin220
    Aug 13, 2016
    8
    Not sure what everyone is complaining about. The game works fine with my GTX 960. It was just released a few days ago with a big patch and then update set to come out very soon. People have generally been crazy hateful towards this game, for some reason, but I personally think it's a fantastic start to what will end up being probably one of the best games ever. Take the 0 reviews with aNot sure what everyone is complaining about. The game works fine with my GTX 960. It was just released a few days ago with a big patch and then update set to come out very soon. People have generally been crazy hateful towards this game, for some reason, but I personally think it's a fantastic start to what will end up being probably one of the best games ever. Take the 0 reviews with a grain of salt. If they can't even moderate their review to reflect the fantastic parts of the game, with the few bugs it has, I don't think they're looking at it right.… Expand
  44. DrLamb
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    The game is very fun if you're looking for a casual single player game. It so far has delivered on every expectation I had of it going into the game.

    Downsides are that the game is fairly graphically intensive, although not nearly as bad as some review make it out to be. I have a GTX 750ti card and the game runs fairly smoothly on the absolute minimum settings at about 30fps. The    The game is very fun if you're looking for a casual single player game. It so far has delivered on every expectation I had of it going into the game.

    Downsides are that the game is fairly graphically intensive, although not nearly as bad as some review make it out to be. I have a GTX 750ti card and the game runs fairly smoothly on the absolute minimum settings at about 30fps.

    The steam page clearly says that you need a radeon 480 graphics card or higher, which it's nvidia equivalent would be about a GTX 960. Secondly you should update drivers once the game is downloaded and also check that have the latest version of visual c++ redistributable 2010.    … Expand
  45. Faiawuks
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    First of all, I did not experience any crashes so that influences my review. I have an i5, 8GB, GTX960 2GB rig and it runs 30 fps on the highest settings without drops.

    I've waited 2 years for this game, mainly because of the landing on planets. And for that this game delivers! I like the crafting, blueprint hunt, trading, finding resources, combatting sentinels and space pirates,    First of all, I did not experience any crashes so that influences my review. I have an i5, 8GB, GTX960 2GB rig and it runs 30 fps on the highest settings without drops.

    I've waited 2 years for this game, mainly because of the landing on planets. And for that this game delivers! I like the crafting, blueprint hunt, trading, finding resources, combatting sentinels and space pirates, scanning and naming planets and wildlife, learning alien words, flying in space.

    I also really enjoy having my daughter (5 yr) exploring with me and naming all the animals :)

    If you where expecting more of this game then you clearly rode the hypetrain for too long. That said there IS a lot of potential for this game. That's why I think for now 60 (Euro) is too much. In this current state 50 or even 40 would be better.

    I've encountered 2 bugs so far. One is ALT-TAB breaks your game and sometimes when I fly away from a planet my ship gets 'transported' to space.    … Expand
  46. tomaac
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    Very good space exploration game. Got exactly what I was expecting - Elite Dangerous in chill mode. Start is very slow, but pace picks up as you upgrade your equipment. Gather resources for equipment/fuel, travel to different solar systems/planets, explore new species, uncover intriguing secrets about the galaxy. The game will be a nightmare for completionists with OCD, because it's closeVery good space exploration game. Got exactly what I was expecting - Elite Dangerous in chill mode. Start is very slow, but pace picks up as you upgrade your equipment. Gather resources for equipment/fuel, travel to different solar systems/planets, explore new species, uncover intriguing secrets about the galaxy. The game will be a nightmare for completionists with OCD, because it's close to impossible to explore and unlock everything - the game is beyond gigantic, even though the content starts repeating after a while. Things that are not generated really stand out and same types of elements starts repeating after few hours.

    Soundtrack is good, though sound effects might bug out some times and play animal noises even on planets, that has no life.

    Game has some issues with controls on PC on release. Ship on planets controls weird and non responsive, fine in space. No head controls in ship with mouse/keyboard, but have some with gamepad.

    As for technical issues, you need to turn Gsync off manually in config files, which is on by default and makes framerate horrible. After fixing that, game runs smooth even on GTX770 with everything maxed out. And game has some memory leak issues when playing for extended periods of time. Hopefully to be fixed in patches.

    Overall game is very good despite issues. If you were expecting AAA scale GTA in space, you will be very dissapointed, because NMS was never meant to be anything like that. It's rather simple, relaxing space exploration game. It's still a small indie game despite having insane amount of planets in it. For hardcore sci-fi fans not Call of Duty crowd.    … Expand
  47. mortox
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    The game sucks you in. Hours will fly by as you get lost in space and the planets, gathering resources, learning about different alien civilizations, new species, upgrading weapons and ship, etc No problems running on my PC although it is well spec'd, I ran into a couple bugs but nothing major. Very fun and addictive game. Lots of potential.
  48. simonco11
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    Personally, I have had very few performance issues. The game crashed on me once, but otherwise, it runs very smoothly and the highest graphical settings. I understand why people give negative reviews based on performance issues, but everyone who is mad at the content of the game had ridiculous expectations. The game play is exactly what it was expected to be.

    People who want fast-paced    Personally, I have had very few performance issues. The game crashed on me once, but otherwise, it runs very smoothly and the highest graphical settings. I understand why people give negative reviews based on performance issues, but everyone who is mad at the content of the game had ridiculous expectations. The game play is exactly what it was expected to be.

    People who want fast-paced action packed games will get bored quickly, but if you are interested in a relaxing exploration game, this game is great. Many aspects of the game are repetitive, but there is just enough uniqueness on certain planets to keep you playing. I see No Man's Sky as an early step into massive game universes and I hope gaming studios build on what has been started here.    … Expand
  49. isvein
    Aug 18, 2016
    8
    After 14hours into the game, it is not so bad that a lot of people say it is, but it is not a game for everyone (but what game is?) NMS is about exploring, and the exploring and traveling IS the game.
    As of now you can get into some fights, but not anything massive, at least not that I have seen yet.
    Storage managment and the know of what to keep and what to not keep/mining is a big    After 14hours into the game, it is not so bad that a lot of people say it is, but it is not a game for everyone (but what game is?) NMS is about exploring, and the exploring and traveling IS the game.
    As of now you can get into some fights, but not anything massive, at least not that I have seen yet.

    Storage managment and the know of what to keep and what to not keep/mining is a big part too, as you have limited space in both suit/backpack and ship, but you can always send stuff from yourself to the ship, but not the other way if you are too far away from the ship. (but you can discard stuff from the ship wile you are away from it )

    Yes, there is a lot missing in the game, but I still enjoy the content so far.
    If you like games like Journey, then NMS may be one you like too.

    The best anyone can do is to play it for themself and make up their own oppinion, because this game has got too much hate than it deserves.    … Expand
  50. gnguralnick
    Aug 19, 2016
    8
    Now, I'm not going to say that this game is amazing and lived up to everything that it set out to be, but I'm also not going to say that it's bad. It's a good game if you really experience it. Hardware issues aside, it isn't a bad game. You just have to be in the right mindset. It is fully open world. Don't go in thinking that you'll get quests and side missions. You won't. There is barelyNow, I'm not going to say that this game is amazing and lived up to everything that it set out to be, but I'm also not going to say that it's bad. It's a good game if you really experience it. Hardware issues aside, it isn't a bad game. You just have to be in the right mindset. It is fully open world. Don't go in thinking that you'll get quests and side missions. You won't. There is barely any story, but I like that about it. You just have to take it in. Also, they will probably do an overhaul sometime, so maybe just hold out for that.… Expand
  51. PhonyMcFake
    Aug 24, 2016
    8
    This pre-alpha tech demo looks very promising. Sure, the engine is still pretty raw at this point. It has trouble with basic things, like collision detection, and all the textures are just very ugly placeholders. Physics aren't implemented yet, either - if you shoot off the bottom of a rock, the top will just hang in the air.

    Unfortunately, we don't get to see anything of the main game    This pre-alpha tech demo looks very promising. Sure, the engine is still pretty raw at this point. It has trouble with basic things, like collision detection, and all the textures are just very ugly placeholders. Physics aren't implemented yet, either - if you shoot off the bottom of a rock, the top will just hang in the air.

    Unfortunately, we don't get to see anything of the main game content, just the usual side activities - resource gathering, crafting, exploration etc. These are a bit tedious right now, but there's plenty of time to polish them until release. Also, linking of resources obtained to objects you interact with is completely random at this point - for example, you can mine craptons of apparently naturally occurring plutonium, which gave me a good laugh.

    Overall, I'm pretty impressed with the demo and will definitely buy the game when it comes out (I'm guessing about one year from now).    … Expand
  52. Opa_Jenner
    Aug 28, 2016
    8
    I like this game quite a bit. It's a game where you have to set your own goals (which kinda makes sense, since it's procedurally generated), but once you do that, it's very satisfying to just jump from planet to planet.
    As a PC gamer, I cannot stress enough the importance of owner a controller. From my experience, the keyboard controls are a bit weird.
    Happy exploring!
  53. Spectre8
    Aug 29, 2016
    8
    I run an older machine and have had no issues - other than not enough time to play.

    I fear that a lot of people expect this game to be something it isn't. If you can see it for what it is, it's a lovely, quiet, interesting game. It's not a AAA multiplayer genre-buster, it's something completely different and enjoyable.

    Love this game.
  54. razMN
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    I have to be honest: reviews on a constant changing game means my current review won't apply in the next, say, 6 months. Still, Hello Games has proved that it learned from its wrongings back in 2016. The game now has a very good crafting system, more stuff to explore, different worlds, machines and a solid multiplayer with a very interesting lore.

    I honestly see more potential in the    I have to be honest: reviews on a constant changing game means my current review won't apply in the next, say, 6 months. Still, Hello Games has proved that it learned from its wrongings back in 2016. The game now has a very good crafting system, more stuff to explore, different worlds, machines and a solid multiplayer with a very interesting lore.

    I honestly see more potential in the game, in regards to combat and exploration. When "villages" were announced, I thought we could see eventually some abandoned cities, or that developing your own village would be "easy" and quite productive. Instead it's just a timing system, over and over, and exploration hasn't changed much.

    In regards to combat, the sentinels doesn't put much of a threat on you, so many of the combats upgrading you do in your multitool are essentially useless. Space combat could evolve to become something I could describe as Star-Wars-ish, instead, any battle you face has 6-12 ships maximum that can be easily beaten in normal difficulty.

    It's a very fun game and, if it's your type of game - exploration, crafting and all - then you'll spend some hours here. If not, just go play other thing.    … Expand
  55. Ayzen42
    Dec 24, 2017
    8
    I haven't seen any reviews post 2016 so here is my take on No Man's Sky as it is at the end of 2017. It seems just like everyone else who's written a review for No Man's Sky I got this game when it first came out and I was disappointed. It's been a long time since I last played No Man's Sky but after I updated the game I can't stop playing it. I like exploring but I also like that nowI haven't seen any reviews post 2016 so here is my take on No Man's Sky as it is at the end of 2017. It seems just like everyone else who's written a review for No Man's Sky I got this game when it first came out and I was disappointed. It's been a long time since I last played No Man's Sky but after I updated the game I can't stop playing it. I like exploring but I also like that now there are missions available to get new blue prints. They come from the aliens who now staff my base and from the aliens on the stations. The patches have added the structure this game was missing on day one and it has made a huge difference.

    I wish all of this new content would have been in the original game because I probably wouldn't have stopped playing it and the reviews might have been a little more kind. The star map is still a mess though and I hope another patch fixes it but the game is a lot better now. Also YouTube videos are a great resource for just about every question in the game. So if you haven't played No Man's Sky since if first came out you might want to fire it up again and see what's new.    … Expand
  56. Felek01
    May 22, 2018
    8
    Coming from the dark ages of the release of No Man sky, I got to say it was a painful start.
    After only playing for 6 hours,I left the game to collect dust in my steam library.
    That was until couple of weeks ago i have tried it again. I have launched the same save file I had since last time I have played it (2 years ago). upon leaving my dull solar system, and entering another    Coming from the dark ages of the release of No Man sky, I got to say it was a painful start.
    After only playing for 6 hours,I left the game to collect dust in my steam library.
    That was until couple of weeks ago i have tried it again.
    I have launched the same save file I had since last time I have played it (2 years ago). upon leaving my dull solar system, and entering another everything felt different. I had mission objectives, base building, unique space battles!. It feels like a fresh new start for an old No Man Sky player.
    I have still yet to explore what new updates have to offer!
    *I am giving this review based on how its has changed, and what is has to offer now*

    I would recommend the reviewers to judge this game based on how it has changes, and if it is still enjoyable. (Since judging the game by how it was released, does not help people decide whether to buy the game now)    … Expand
  57. DoomCronos
    Sep 23, 2018
    8
    As of date of this review, forget about whatever happened in 2016. New updates to No Man's Sky is just a huge overhaul to the game play. However you may still suffer FPS drops as graphic needs more performance improvement but the game is no longer in that obscure stage which you are a confused space traveler. By adding more content to the game and more variation in planets, settlementAs of date of this review, forget about whatever happened in 2016. New updates to No Man's Sky is just a huge overhaul to the game play. However you may still suffer FPS drops as graphic needs more performance improvement but the game is no longer in that obscure stage which you are a confused space traveler. By adding more content to the game and more variation in planets, settlement system and a new Multiplayer system you can enjoy your time by yourself or with your friends in game.. however The game still lacking more constructed contents, better lore and main story. More better Combat system and probably more hostiles to get the game to more fascinating stage. As I mentioned FPS drop and performance is still plays a big issue into No Man's Sky and this might be very annoying for many users with older systems. But overall all this fixes and this bumpy road that Hello Games developers passed by worth more score than it got at 2016 and I can see this game have better future if the improvements still going on and the team do not give up and making more content to the game.… Expand
  58. Anarkroft
    Mar 14, 2022
    8
    Un jeu qui revient de l'au delà. Je ne l'ai pas connu dans ses premières versions, seulement depuis quelques mois, et ce fut une très agréable surprise : le jeu est graphiquement très joli et superbement optimisé en version pancake. Il tourne en VR, est plutôt joli mais nettement plus gourmand (ou nettement moins optimisé en VR, c'est selon le point de vue que l'on adopte).
    Toujours    Un jeu qui revient de l'au delà. Je ne l'ai pas connu dans ses premières versions, seulement depuis quelques mois, et ce fut une très agréable surprise : le jeu est graphiquement très joli et superbement optimisé en version pancake. Il tourne en VR, est plutôt joli mais nettement plus gourmand (ou nettement moins optimisé en VR, c'est selon le point de vue que l'on adopte).
    Toujours est-il que le jeu n'est pas très cher, souvent en promo, les extensions gratuites continuent de sortir, avec leur lot de contenu.
    Ca ressemble à un jeu service, mais sans les mécaniques de rétention ni les micro-transactions. Depuis maintenant 5 ans que le jeu est sort, il continue de faire vivre le studio uniquement sur les ventes sèches du jeu, ce qui est extraordinaire dans le monde actuel....

    Côté contenu, on est plutôt sur un jeu à la centaine d'heures ou plus, temps vers lequel on aura l'impression d'avoir fait le tour du jeu (ce qui est sacrément conséquent comme boucle de gameplay !)

    En résumé, c'est beau, c'est jouable en pancake et en VR (gestion complète des contrôleurs, pas besoin de HOTAS ni clavier/souris), c'est plein de contenu, c'est pas très cher et avec un modèle économique sain.

    Une excellente surprise, assurément !    … Expand
  59. MegaAlix
    Mar 12, 2019
    8
    This game is beautiful. It's a pity that there are resources only on specific planets and that copper is very useful but is rare. This force to go on other planets or other systems but if you fall on a system that does not have what you are looking for, it gets tired quickly ...
  60. 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
  61. haya4410
    Jun 8, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It has transformed into a great game, but it has too much content and can seem complicated for beginners.… Expand
  62. missionshameful
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    This is a great exploration game. The scope of play is amazing, and the lack of loading screens to go from one planet to another is unbelievable. While the graphics aren't super incredible, it looks beautiful due to the variety of the color scheme in the planets.
    I'd trade 100 AAA FPS games for the chance to play this. While they may have let down "day 1" players, the game is making    This is a great exploration game. The scope of play is amazing, and the lack of loading screens to go from one planet to another is unbelievable. While the graphics aren't super incredible, it looks beautiful due to the variety of the color scheme in the planets.
    I'd trade 100 AAA FPS games for the chance to play this. While they may have let down "day 1" players, the game is making improvements year after year, for no cost. That level of support doesn't happen with other studios.    … Expand
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    8
    비록 발매했을때 보여주진 못했지만 끝없는 사후지원으로 완전 바뀐 모습을 보여주는데 성공했다. 겉핥기 식의 얉은 컨텐츠들일지라도 분명 즐거운 시간을 보낼 수 있는 것들로 가득차있고 방대한 우주는 결코 최초 트레일러만큼 아름답진 않을지라도 결국 약속했던 모습을 조금이나마 우리에게 보여주는데 성공했다. 개발진의 노고에 박수를, 그들은 분명히 받은것 이상을 베풀었다.비록 발매했을때 보여주진 못했지만 끝없는 사후지원으로 완전 바뀐 모습을 보여주는데 성공했다. 겉핥기 식의 얉은 컨텐츠들일지라도 분명 즐거운 시간을 보낼 수 있는 것들로 가득차있고 방대한 우주는 결코 최초 트레일러만큼 아름답진 않을지라도 결국 약속했던 모습을 조금이나마 우리에게 보여주는데 성공했다. 개발진의 노고에 박수를, 그들은 분명히 받은것 이상을 베풀었다.
  66. 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
  67. Sp4c3p4nd4
    May 7, 2020
    8
    Bon jeu . Une grande évolution par rapport au lancement du jeu. La Vr est excellente fluide Je recommande
  68. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Jun 28, 2023
    8
    NGL if you are the chill aimless kind of guy this game is a 10/10 hands down. I think the best time with this game is when you are hopping from planet to planet just doin stuff, scanning or searching for better gear. The random animals, worlds and challenges the game throws at you are kinda mind blowing, funny and sometimes meh. The second you follow the "main" story you get sucked intoNGL if you are the chill aimless kind of guy this game is a 10/10 hands down. I think the best time with this game is when you are hopping from planet to planet just doin stuff, scanning or searching for better gear. The random animals, worlds and challenges the game throws at you are kinda mind blowing, funny and sometimes meh. The second you follow the "main" story you get sucked into this futile storyline that kinda sucks the life out of the game. The only real negatives other then said main quest is imo the super boring space spations with the same layouts. You really need to travel to so many that you will hate them very quickly.… Expand
  69. 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.
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. NeeRay
    Feb 22, 2022
    8
    To be honest, I've been wanting to write something warm about this game for a long time.
    After a recent update (Where you can go through the expeditions again) I decided to finally write a review.
    The game is getting better with each update. How much has come out this year. Most of all I like the study of systems and construction. In principle, if you discard some of the mechanics of the    To be honest, I've been wanting to write something warm about this game for a long time.
    After a recent update (Where you can go through the expeditions again) I decided to finally write a review.
    The game is getting better with each update. How much has come out this year. Most of all I like the study of systems and construction. In principle, if you discard some of the mechanics of the game, then this is the only thing you can do here, someone does not like sandboxes, someone does not understand what to do in this game at all. But there is also a plot and various secondary missions that will not let you get bored and help you figure out the game faster.

    Build your base or even an entire settlement. No, I'm not talking about settlements that you can manage (yeah, and this appeared this year). I mean, you have the opportunity to build a large base, as if it were a small settlement. Build in the air (I have seen beautiful examples), underground, under water - yes, even all at once. You can equip your space cargo ship, fill it with interesting starships. Honestly, you can describe this game for a very long time. I'm glad I got to know her, it's a pity it was so late and I didn't find the early times (and no matter how dark they were).    … Expand
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 2amazing2much
    Sep 18, 2021
    8
    Its not a space sim, its not a shooter and its not even the same game it once was in 2016.
    explore, collect, fight and explore. Its simple. i admit i does get boring sometimes and the loop needs more work, but as the Dev's have shown they can grow and change.
    best to buy on sale still and will give a good 40-70 hours of gameplay if invested.
  76. JackPlack
    Jan 14, 2022
    8
    2022 there is no similar game in same quality and so many features.
    Still lot of bugs but not critical.
    I dont like little development direction of this game. New mech, new base types, new.... but first of all there should been fixed uncomfortable things like: - moving elements from place to place is destroying element behind that element - cant align landing zone or old type of    2022 there is no similar game in same quality and so many features.
    Still lot of bugs but not critical.
    I dont like little development direction of this game.
    New mech, new base types, new.... but first of all there should been fixed uncomfortable things like:
    - moving elements from place to place is destroying element behind that element
    - cant align landing zone or old type of elements with new one. It could not fit totally but should be option to start a specially when there is no way to place building director desc in old style components
    - starting fuel logic - dumb idea. There is tech to refuel from air but still dumb. With this logic i should not park ship at all and use parachute and get into ship when its flying.
    - no flying smaller vehicles. I dont like any of them. Usually even hovering vehicle destroying environment. Environment is respawning but aesthetics is one of the best part of this game. There is no option to plant some rocks, trees with planet biome elements - but could be.
    - no galaxy radar everywhere, chaotic menus, descriptions, no details about missions -
    - not futuristic solutions like - manual harvest of base plants, limited inside cabin view
    - cannot upgrade freighters - one way portal - why?
    - there is many procedural planets - but so many similar - numbers/records are little pointless without good searching/sorting solutions. Every planet hasnt even one city. They could be as restricted static areas and dockable.
    - every space station interior is the same.
    - storage logic - dumb - multiplayer like    … Expand
  77. CypiBoii
    Nov 12, 2021
    8
    255 Galaxies in this game
    18 Quintillion worlds are in this game
    It would take nearly 585 billion years to explore it all.

    Why the **** not buy it, its good bro.
  78. DerLepin
    Apr 22, 2022
    8
    I think the score of this game is wrong. Sure it was garbage when it was released so it makes sense it has a bad score but rn the game deserves a 70 - 80 in my opinion. I had a lot of fun playing No Mans Sky and they are still releasing new content to the game.
  79. The_D4RknesS
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    The exploration of this game is very good, the freedom it gives to go to the planets was certinho the best part of the game. (Combat is average )
  80. martingalindo
    Aug 2, 2022
    8
    Its not a perfect game but they improved it a lot, sometimes is a game when you want to chill is not a high adrenaline game
  81. Vegisgod
    Jul 15, 2022
    8
    A 2022 Review.

    First off reviews for games that are constantly updated until its a completely different game should be a standard. Yes we can see the year of the older reviews but it still hurts a game that has been working very hard to become something better. This game when first released I would of gave it a 1. Yea it was just a boring game with a ton of problems. BUT since then    A 2022 Review.

    First off reviews for games that are constantly updated until its a completely different game should be a standard. Yes we can see the year of the older reviews but it still hurts a game that has been working very hard to become something better.

    This game when first released I would of gave it a 1. Yea it was just a boring game with a ton of problems. BUT since then Hello Games (The developer) has gone above and beyond to make this game fun. They have added so much content SO MUCH content that was promised and it's there now. I have traveled the universe with friends and it works well, able to connect directly to them join in help with a pirate fight, and help build their bases yes bases on planets that you can set as your own. traveled to places where people have become communities and built whole cities. It's fantastic and mysterious. The game has a lot more to offer with ships, weapons, alien types, NPC's, sentinel enemies, and even worlds. The game is now an 8 on my scale and it deserves it. I have fun hopping on every once in a while and exploring a new planet its just the type of game you can do that with. Its still not perfect but there really is not a game like it out there and exploring is one of the top things I enjoy.
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    8/10 still playing it to this day.    … Expand
  82. TastieToasty
    Mar 1, 2023
    8
    One of the last "good" devs.

    yes they lied to us but they deliverd! compare them to CDProject red.
    CDPR gets all the hype of how they fixed Cyberpunk because of the Anime, yet these guys still work to this day and make free big content updates for us.
  83. Kloido
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    Es un juegazo, tuvo un mal comienzo, pero, actualmente en 2022 tiene MUCHO más de lo que prometía antes de su lanzamiento, podríamos decir que actualmente es mucho mejor de lo que prometió. Está en una gran cantidad de idiomas (interfaz y audio) lo cual está genial para mejorar la experiencia, una historia medianamente buena (no hay muchos personajes en ella y es un tanto rara), unaEs un juegazo, tuvo un mal comienzo, pero, actualmente en 2022 tiene MUCHO más de lo que prometía antes de su lanzamiento, podríamos decir que actualmente es mucho mejor de lo que prometió. Está en una gran cantidad de idiomas (interfaz y audio) lo cual está genial para mejorar la experiencia, una historia medianamente buena (no hay muchos personajes en ella y es un tanto rara), una exploración apabullante y llena de características interesantes (su punto fuerte), un sistema de combate (tanto el espacial como el terrestre) honestamente regulero pero con varios estilos de combate para adaptarte al que más te guste, gran variedad de misiones que hacer, una comunidad activa y nada tóxica y lo mejor de todo, una empresa (Hello Games) muy atenta a la comunidad, actualizaciones constantes (meses) que aprende de sus errores. También cabe destacar que está en muchas plataformas para jugar (PS4, PS5, XBox ONE, XBox Series X y S, PC, Nintendo Switch y Mac) y puedes jugar en línea con cualquier desde cualquier plataforma (excepto Switch).
    Realmente recomendado, no he visto un juego así en años.    … Expand
  84. omarxd
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    Este juego no merece la puntuacion actual ya que la mayoria de las opiniones vienen de 2016 ya que ahora en 2023 el juego a cambiado totalmente puede ser un poco repitivo al cabo de varias horas de juego pero en lo personal me encanta que sigan dandole actualizaciones para ver como queda en unos años
  85. zcat5
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    A flawed game with great potential. The great sense of exploration is hampered by a lack of content - both in objects, animals, plants, and other humanoids. That said, the sheer ambition of the game is impressive, and although it falls short in nany ways, it is hard to find another space exploration settlement building game that is on this level.
  86. RIP_WiFI
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    It gave me more than 50 hours of happy gameplay but after a while it gets boring as everything is very similar
  87. Lazarento
    Aug 14, 2016
    7
    The game is not bad, I think Hello Games had a very ambitious idea and couldn't deliver the game the way they wanted. My main complaints are the spaceship controls and the lack gas giants, brown dwarves, pulsars, etc.
    Having fun with the game and hope they can keep working to add more content and hopefully keep the game on par with the price they are asking for.
  88. Itsapaul
    Jul 26, 2018
    7
    The newest update is neat, though the game's still a pain to go through since you always start on a hostile world with sentinels aka fun police shooting you for doing actions the tutorial wants you to do. You can get into crazy shenanigans later on though.
  89. Allions
    Oct 13, 2016
    7
    This is a complete SCAM. The game first hours is "wow"... thinking on what you will do when you reach the levels shown in the trailers... but then you realize that the trailers, the interviews seen on youtube etc etc... are COMPLETELY FALSE! I bought the game and played more than 3 hours so i cannot recieve a refund from steam. What a shame.
  90. Kaniya
    Aug 13, 2016
    7
    Finally i got to experience No mans sky on PC. Despite of the fact that ps4 version suffers from HUD and control scheme, the absence of controller and having mouse and keyboard solves the issue pretty much ! the only problem remains with pc version are countless bugs and performance issue. I am running the game on GTX970 and it seems I cant get a stable performance on maximum setting whichFinally i got to experience No mans sky on PC. Despite of the fact that ps4 version suffers from HUD and control scheme, the absence of controller and having mouse and keyboard solves the issue pretty much ! the only problem remains with pc version are countless bugs and performance issue. I am running the game on GTX970 and it seems I cant get a stable performance on maximum setting which is a let down kinda of.
    Other than that, NMS is all about exploration and joy of travelling. The scale is awesome, the world is fantastic and it gives you countless exploring opportunities. Although at times it may feel you are doing the same things but with a different skin, what hello games accomplished with such a small team is quiet a thing for itself. Other than exploration majority of time is spent either completing game's man quest (finiding center of galaxy) or upgrading yourself through farming material. Beyond this due to lack of multiplayer content the game doest have much to offer, sadly there arent much of survival mechanism in the game such as outpost crafting and so on. Which I hope hello game considers adding them as DLCs at least !
    overall not a a bad game but it is not what we all expected either,    … Expand
  91. TenchuuKhan
    Sep 24, 2016
    7
    Overpriced experience.

    In No Man's Sky you get thrown on a planet with your broken ship. Farm up some resources to repair it and then go exploring. What's there to explore: Generated planets and animals (plants are pretty much the same all over). Find monuments which teach you languages or some insight into the lore. Meet different species (there's only 4 really) - every time you    Overpriced experience.

    In No Man's Sky you get thrown on a planet with your broken ship. Farm up some resources to repair it and then go exploring.

    What's there to explore:
    Generated planets and animals (plants are pretty much the same all over).
    Find monuments which teach you languages or some insight into the lore.
    Meet different species (there's only 4 really) - every time you meet an NPC you get faced with a little text puzzle (like: You see this alien, it does this expression, what do you give it). Learning the languages helps you here as the aliens of course tell you what they want, and the more you understand the more is in clear text, the rest is in gibberish.
    Additionally there's a main quest which sends you through different systems to find the Atlas. Once that is done, you can go ahead and find the center of the universe.
    Find blueprints and new tech along the way
    Find ships (if you're super lucky)
    Expand your inventory

    Gameplay is quite repetetive.
    Jump into a system, get or get not involved in a space fight, land on a planet. Explore it, scan the species you find along the way.
    Is it fun? Yes, if you want it to be fun. I've grinded it for some 40 hours.

    I'd wait until it costs 20€ because that's what it's actually worth in my opinion.    … Expand
  92. AtlasKnight
    Aug 13, 2016
    7
    Ahh, the metacritic 0 score army rears its ugly head again. For god's sake guys yes the game has issues but you should still give it points for its merits. If you cant play it, complain all you want but dont review it until you can play it, because for the people like me who can play it just fine, we've had fun.

    Ok so onto the review: How best to describe No Man's Sky? Well imagine    Ahh, the metacritic 0 score army rears its ugly head again. For god's sake guys yes the game has issues but you should still give it points for its merits. If you cant play it, complain all you want but dont review it until you can play it, because for the people like me who can play it just fine, we've had fun.

    Ok so onto the review:

    How best to describe No Man's Sky? Well imagine if Spore and Minecraft had a really pretty baby. Unfortunately you cant build anything and are limited to crafting for upgrades so that baby is a bit handicapped but it's visually superior to both its parents. Not to mention the game world is HUGE, even on any individual planet. And no the planets are not exactly alike, if you've invested any decent amount of time into this game youll actually find some amazing variations. So far I've discovered a cold tundra world, a beautiful tropical world with red grass and water with aquatic lifeforms, a highly irradiated world with scarce amounts of fauna and flora, a volcanic world with predators, a toxic rain world and a beautiful green jungle world with some interesting land crustaceans. The surface buildings all look very similar but people seem to forget the fundamental focus of this game - exploration of the natural biomes. The buildings are recycled because theyre only meant to act as checkpoints and supply caches for your journey.

    Now onto the space exploration. The space battles with pirates can be frustrating if youre not looking for them, especially as the only way to run is to jump to another system, and in order to recharge shields you have to do some menu fiddling and need a good supply of oxides. However, upgrades will make things easier and once you get past the bumps these battles add extra bit of content you needed moving from one planet to the next, and some nice material reward to go with it. The ship controls arent as good as elite but mining is a lot less frustrating since all the resources come to you automatically. The space stations themselves are all the same, but if you've played Elite Dangerous like I have, this is nothing new and to be expected. Again space stations are just a safe hub, theyre not the focus of the game, although admittedly they could be more varied like Elite. Space itself is not at the scale i was hoping for (again Elite did this better) - planets should not be this close together and space isnt this rocky, although this game doesnt label realism as a selling point so i can forgive this. My favourite about space is the seamless transition onto a planet. Landing on a planet seamlessly from space truly gives you a feel of scale, and, whilst somewhat overwhelming, its well-executed (providing your rig can handle it without exploding into a stuttering mess).

    Ok so lets give a pros and cons breakdown.

    Pros:
    Beautiful scenery, beautiful unique planets if you invest the time to find them.
    Unique wildlife everywhere, including aquatic, land and airborne lifeforms, with great size variance.
    Space gives a satisfying amount of depth and some content to distract you between planets.
    The Atlas storyline route gives a primary focus and seems to reward the player with more interesting worlds so recommend following story route.
    Exploration pays off if you invest the time into finding wildlife and waypoints. This should be your secondary focus, and you may find some interesting things along the way.
    The crafting and upgrading system gives you a tertiary focus, so there's always things to do, even if its just collect materials.

    Cons:
    Performance issues with vsync. I recommend turning off, maxing your framerate, turning on nvidia's vsync and tweaking graphics until the issue is resolved.
    Crash on startup. Havent experienced this myself but Hello Games are working on a fix. It happens, no need to give a 0 for it but the devs should have been prepared.
    Space scale isnt as good as elite's.
    The ship handling is somewhat clunky.
    Buildings and stations are recycled.
    The draw distance isnt great (might just be my graphics settings), you will constantly see rendering of nearby scenery everywhere you go, which takes away from the beauty a bit.
    Some lacklustre texturing but given the scale I can forgive this.
    No real tutorial - although not too difficult you're left to figure out a lot by yourself.
    Requires a hefty time investment.
    Collecting the materials to warp to another system is tedious given the scale of the universe (at least in early game)
    Lacklustre trading system. Ok so there are fluctuations from the galactic average but given the difficulty in finding materials to warp and lack of trade information for other systems i cant really see a benefit to playing this game as a trader, since every warp is a gamble on your cargo value.

    Final verdict: 7.

    PS: If you're complaining that there's nothing interesting to do, you probably lack imagination or an appreciation of beauty, and you bought this game for the wrong reasons and clearly didnt do your research.    … Expand
  93. ChakiDH
    Aug 12, 2016
    7
    So i've put 5 hours into the game by now and i gotta say, it's solid and i am having fun.

    If you are interested in exploring a lot, just crossing another hill to find something new, then this is a great game for you.

    So go ahead and give it a try if you are interested in exploratory gameplay.
  94. ZombieTech
    Jun 26, 2017
    7
    Ater playing a decent chunk of the game on day-one release... I must say, the game IS EXCELLENT!

    Being honest, when I first launched, I had a small hiccup with graphic-settings, where for some reason it had an issue when I went to restart the game, in switching to full-screen mode. Ended up having to edit the settings file in the Steam-dir to make it borderless windowed. Was able to    Ater playing a decent chunk of the game on day-one release... I must say, the game IS EXCELLENT!

    Being honest, when I first launched, I had a small hiccup with graphic-settings, where for some reason it had an issue when I went to restart the game, in switching to full-screen mode. Ended up having to edit the settings file in the Steam-dir to make it borderless windowed. Was able to play the game for, according to Steam, an 11 hour stretch, without any real issues and everything was excellent, fun, interesting, explorative... this is not only the definite game I've been wanting to play for ages... but even the game I've been dreaming of for the past 20 years. When I was a teenager and used to be more into coding, I used to have ideas of games that could just render, on the fly, procedural-code and functions, to make a gigantic game without much need of mammoth-space and resources to make it work... this is more or less exactly what I would have imagined... starting in space and working down to the planet-level, rather than the other way around.

    Devs are already working on updates and additions to the game, which is GINORMOUS! To give an idea of the SCALE of this game: Before buying the game, I was SO excited for it... and found myself watching some PS4 gameplay videos on YouTube... kind of had a semi-idea of places to tighten up on that I'd see other players slip on, or stuff they'd pass by... or so I kind of thought. I had noticed in the journal-screen or whatever, that a lot of planets gave a few hundred thousand units, or more, if you discovered everything on the planet. Well, the planet I started on was awesome... which again, after the above-listed tiny graphics issue I had at first and flipping through some options, I found that if you exited and restarted at the very beginning you can re-renderer everything about the planet you start on. Since I was actually squared away, launched the game, and ended up on a freezing snowing planet... yeah, having grown up most my earlier years in the snow, I was good on that, restarted... and the planet I have now is lush, it's pretty, has neon-green grass with purple-ish and orange like landscape, the creatures are neat looking, the drones are there but only attack if provoked (and sometimes go into attack mode when I mine, which is odd), and findings are plentiful.

    This is where the scale comes into play, because I'm not sure if the amount of stuff per planet is semi-set or if it's procedural, but OMG, the first planet I'm on is SO HUGE with SO MUCH TO DO! As I said above, I noticed in videos that if a planet is completed there's a big pay day, and having an enjoyment of being a completionist, I thought I might start off completing the first planet or two. WOW! I can tell you now, the whole 11.5hrs listed up to this point has all been spent on THE FIRST PLANET! I have my ship repaired and ready to shoot into space... but I wanted to try to get everything on the first planet to have the few hundred thousands of credits starter-funds going into the cosmos; which I'm coming to find, with the found junk/sell-loot [like daggers and cubes and such] sold in a decent amount, can make just as many units, and perhaps for that reason, I'm feeling a nudge to move on with the game and maybe come back later, BUT... and this is the critical part...

    There's SO MUCH TO FIND... this game is an EXPLORER'S DREAM come TRUE! On just the first planet I've managed to upgrade my ship to a slightly nicer upgrade (another slot, a few more pre-installed functions/weapons) that was found in "downed ship" or whatever map-marker. I've also upgraded my multi-tool TWICE, and I think it's a 12-slot now (looks like an MP5), with a bunch of cool mods, that I crafted onto it. Also learned a TON of tool mods and ship mod (+several language words)... still can't access some of the materials yet to build them... but looking forward to huge mutli-slotted tools/ships that can be loaded to the teeth (it kind of reminds me a slight bit of Kingdom Hearts and the Gummi Ship with its upgrades & such).

    But seriously, after 11.5 hours, I'm STILL finding new stuff, on THE SAME STARTER PLANET! And I've barely made, in comparsion I'd imagine, a reasonable dent in the surface of the planet... when I think about how far I've traveled and what I've seen... I can't say that I can recall going in one direction, then realize coming back around the other side as in going all the way around... the planets are HUGE!!!! Which is a GREAT THING! This game is a UNIVERSE-SIMULATOR if there ever was one!!!

    From what I've seen in the videos, there are space-stations, there are "space bars" it'd seem, and everything in between... for any that grew up on the classic-game-series "Space Quest" by the *original* Sierra On-Line you OWE IT TO YOURSELF to try this, and be patient with it.    … Expand
  95. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 1, 2016
    7
    No Man’s Sky
    vastly underwhelming…
    I went into no man’s sky with low expectations... And at first no man’s sky exceeded these expectations... Everyone starts on a random planet at the edge of the universe, you’re tasked with collecting materials to repair your ship… This is a great tutorial to help you understand the basics of the game… You then go to points in the galaxy you’re in    No Man’s Sky
    vastly underwhelming…
    I went into no man’s sky with low expectations... And at first no man’s sky exceeded these expectations...
    Everyone starts on a random planet at the edge of the universe, you’re tasked with collecting materials to repair your ship…
    This is a great tutorial to help you understand the basics of the game…
    You then go to points in the galaxy you’re in for other parts to give an understanding of the game even more… and the further you go the more intriguing this game gets…
    And once you finally have all of your ship parts, the universe is yours to either explore freely or travel towards the center of the universe…
    To travel towards the center you need materials to craft up to power cells…
    These materials are all reasonably accessible.. some more abundant than others depending on the planet you visit…
    1 power cell will let you travel 100-300 light years at a time to a different planetary system..
    You can also explore these planets for plant and animal species, which is really fun to do initially…
    But it doesn’t take long for the no man’s sky game play loop to get tiring…
    Wide as an Ocean, deep as a puddle…
    I don’t care that animals have different mixtures of body parts or plants have slight variations than plants on other planets..
    Every animal... every plant... they are all the same thing with different skins… that’s it... and the skin isn’t even that different most of the time..
    I find procedural generation to be one of the laziest forms of game design and roll my eyes every time I hear the phrase and no man’s sky is a prime example of why…
    This is 40 hours of the same thing….
    All you do is repeat the first 2 hours of the game 20 times…
    These worlds are not alive... animals aren’t eating, sleeping, fighting, mating… they’re just there..
    walking around looking the animals on earth with parts of other animals from earth…
    doing nothing but occasionally attacking you…
    Don’t get me wrong, I was in a trance for a good 15 hours playing no man’s sky, and 15 hours is well worth $60, but the game was just not intriguing enough to keep me wanting to continue forward…
    I shouldn’t have a planet figured out before I even set foot on it…
    But here I was, I knew what to look for to get certain materials, because again these planets are all the same only differing in color or elemental danger that never really mattered...
    and once you do get sucked into the game, you have to deal with these annoying sentinel creatures that shoot you for mining materials…
    A very unnecessary nuisance that I believe ruins the potential Zen like experience no man sky has going for it…
    you can also find ship and mining tool upgrades on these planets as well as these word stones to help you understand the alien creatures that inhabit a trading station in every star system that you can use to sell valuable materials and purchase materials needed to craft a new item or upgrade…
    These stations also have other galactic travelers that you can sell items to, buy from, or purchase their ship from…
    No man’s sky is a very relaxing and casual experience, simple loop, simple crafting, and may be one of those games you return to every now and then when you’re bored…
    But its uninteresting beyond the first couple of hours and at the end of the day is just another lazy feeling procedurally generated survival game grind fest…
    I give no man’s sky a 7/10    … Expand
  96. wolverine2710
    Oct 6, 2016
    7
    I've played NMS for 70+ hours now. Yes its not the advertisement game - far from it - but for me its fun. I solely concentrate on exploring the planets because the rest is not fleshed out enough. From a technical point of view its brilliantly done. Personally rating this game with a zero is not fair. I give it a seven. I expect and hope that the game will get more flesh on the bones though......
  97. Acejuno
    Aug 21, 2016
    7
    The game isn't bad. To be honest I think it's really playable and enjoyable. The only problem is the expectations given by developers. It just is not what they have been promising. Everything beside this is ok. I had a lot of fun playing it.
  98. AlKappaccino
    Aug 16, 2016
    7
    Badly optimized, non engaging blunt gameplay, graphics nowhere to what they showed and show us, horrible flight controls - hotas not supported either.
  99. mega_karaoke
    Aug 17, 2016
    7
    No Man's Sky succeeds in its core goal: providing a pretty chill space exploration game with basically endless places to go. Most of the rest of the game is less successful. (Apart from the soundtrack which is quite excellent.)

    Unlike a lot of the reviewers here, I've not experienced the technical issues, crashes, or low FPS with my modest (i5 3570 + RX470) system. I have about 10    No Man's Sky succeeds in its core goal: providing a pretty chill space exploration game with basically endless places to go. Most of the rest of the game is less successful. (Apart from the soundtrack which is quite excellent.)

    Unlike a lot of the reviewers here, I've not experienced the technical issues, crashes, or low FPS with my modest (i5 3570 + RX470) system. I have about 10 friends on Steam with the game, all without major issues. (One friend couldn't get the game to work at all but was running really old drivers. An update fixed the problem.)

    Pros: relatively easy to learn, some pretty interesting stuff to see, limited loading screens (let's be real, "warping" is just a loading screen), excellent soundtrack and audio design in general

    Could use some work: performance is okay but not great (anti-aliasing options could use some help), physics engine is questionable at times, inventory space is perhaps still too limited and becomes a (boring) mini-game of its own

    Cons: user interface clearly designed for consoles, NPC and building variety limited, no ability to easily backtrack to previous systems (just need a warp option in the list of discovered systems), combat systems and enemy AI too simple

    Overall, I think it's worth a trial (buy on Steam for easy refund in case your system doesn't like it) if you're interested in wandering around in alien worlds for a bit and okay with not having much in the way of structured gameplay or "stuff to do."    … Expand
  100. HipsterDufus
    Aug 21, 2016
    7
    Such a bad launch where my PC could not run it, then when it does it does not deliver what the developer promised. A lot of hype and for a game that doesn't deliver it's value. Sad because unless Hello Games pulls a rabbit out of their hat this game could die before it reaches its full potential. A most beautiful vision for another big step in gaming poorly executed. 5 out of 10 isSuch a bad launch where my PC could not run it, then when it does it does not deliver what the developer promised. A lot of hype and for a game that doesn't deliver it's value. Sad because unless Hello Games pulls a rabbit out of their hat this game could die before it reaches its full potential. A most beautiful vision for another big step in gaming poorly executed. 5 out of 10 is being generous for the ability to make something new not seen in games before.… Expand
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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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