No Man's Sky

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2694 Ratings

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  1. Lex_x
    Sep 30, 2020
    7
    Хорошая, довольно увлекательная игра. Борозди космос, исследуй другие планеты, знакомься с пришельцами, строй свою базу, выполняй квесты, торгуй и т. д. В игре немало всего, иногда встречаются баги... Но они не так часты, чтобы разрушать всё впечатление. Если конкретно, то у меня были баги с поведением камеры (которые были связаны с взаимодействием с текстурами, и очень быстро прошли самиХорошая, довольно увлекательная игра. Борозди космос, исследуй другие планеты, знакомься с пришельцами, строй свою базу, выполняй квесты, торгуй и т. д. В игре немало всего, иногда встречаются баги... Но они не так часты, чтобы разрушать всё впечатление. Если конкретно, то у меня были баги с поведением камеры (которые были связаны с взаимодействием с текстурами, и очень быстро прошли сами собой) и баги с генерацией (в основном левитирующие контейнеры и камни). Как бы то ни было, не думаю, что подобные баги сильно помешают вашей игре.… Expand
  2. Lugarty
    Nov 13, 2020
    5
    It has a lot to improve. It started out as a disappointment, but, Hello Games is trying to correct its mistakes and improve the game. And we gamers want a quality exploration of universe game, that's a fact.
  3. Trollhammara
    Dec 6, 2020
    5
    It improved so much over the years. Impressive game und great developers
  4. vova22379
    Mar 29, 2023
    0
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  5. Ratingss
    Apr 9, 2023
    3
    A boring endless cycle of grinding and crafting, the planets just look dumb like Spore did and the performance isnt great either
  6. InfernalD
    Dec 18, 2021
    0
    The Bad: The most deceptive marketing campaign in recent memory. Developers are proven to be as dishonest as they come. Game launched nothing like marketing showed.

    The Good: The developers stood by the product and eventually after ~3 years brought it close to where it wanted to be at launch. They probably only started development after taking the pre-orders to the bank though. also    The Bad: The most deceptive marketing campaign in recent memory. Developers are proven to be as dishonest as they come. Game launched nothing like marketing showed.

    The Good: The developers stood by the product and eventually after ~3 years brought it close to where it wanted to be at launch. They probably only started development after taking the pre-orders to the bank though.

    also fun fact this game is the reason why Sony hasn't had any early access games for years and Sean Murray tried to weasel and say that Sony was responsible for not giving him enough funding. VP of Sony of America denied this and called it false.    … Expand
  7. F3T1W
    Aug 27, 2021
    7
    High-quality varied GRIND simulator in space, with a variety of flora and fauna
  8. StarkAgentos
    Apr 27, 2022
    3
    Очередной выживач без каких-либо нововведений. Настроек графики нет, возможности выйти из игры, не нажимая alt+f4 - тоже нет. Оптимизация хромает. Каждую секунду наносится урон от радиации, а датчик никак не изменяется, всегда пишет 5.9.Очередной выживач без каких-либо нововведений. Настроек графики нет, возможности выйти из игры, не нажимая alt+f4 - тоже нет. Оптимизация хромает. Каждую секунду наносится урон от радиации, а датчик никак не изменяется, всегда пишет 5.9.
  9. Rofii
    Feb 14, 2023
    5
    I heard this game improved a lot since launch so I was excited to check it out. Sadly, it's a fun game plagued by crashes and stutters. Maybe by 2026 it'll finally be finished and playable? I'm just glad I played it on game pass and didn't actually pay money for it.
  10. kerin
    Aug 2, 2022
    0
    ahora es un juego estupendo, a cambiado mucho y siguen mejorandolo con cada actualizacion gracias hello games por seguir en el proyecto y no abandonarlo hoy en dia es una obra maestra
  11. guilhermeledo
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a recover. The game is amazing right now and i cant stop playing. So much better than Starfield, omg!… Expand
  12. DukeJon
    Jun 9, 2023
    6
    Picked this up on steam recently and thought I'd give it a go plugged into my oculus rift 2 VR headset. Initial impressions were good, flying between planets, going into hyperspace, etc. Problem is that it's all boring. Planets are procedurally generated but they all look generic. There are animals pottering around but they don't do much. There's no flocking, predation, etc, going on. YouPicked this up on steam recently and thought I'd give it a go plugged into my oculus rift 2 VR headset. Initial impressions were good, flying between planets, going into hyperspace, etc. Problem is that it's all boring. Planets are procedurally generated but they all look generic. There are animals pottering around but they don't do much. There's no flocking, predation, etc, going on. You get patches of minerals dotted around but it's all very random, not how it would be found on a real planet (ie. a big mound of gold right next to a mound of copper). There's basically zero story and no voice acting. You spend all your time with your mining laser grinding plants and rocks then crafting them into more materials. You might also go into space to grind asteroids with your lasers. There's an occasional dogfight which can be quite frustrating. The gameplay loop is as boring as hell, it's all going towards a better spaceship, better mining laser, etc. I found myself desperately looking for fun things to do. It would be better if they added a proper story. I'd much rather have a single hand-crafted world with different biomes, cities, competing factions, interesting characters, quests, etc, than a zillion boring random planets with nothing going on. The game also runs like s**t; performance is terrible. Very disappointed.… Expand
  13. nitro912gr
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    It is sad to see that nobody bother to bring justice to NMS after all those years of great free content updates and even more promised on the way.
    Yeah it was not what was promised back at the beginning but this score here in metacritic is not what the game is now
  14. Rubenh
    Jun 18, 2023
    5
    This game is still average at best. There is still so little significance to be found, which makes exploration more tedious than riveting. It looks different, but nearly everything you gather is still the same. Inventory management is atrocious and bogs it down with so much tedium and kills immersion and flow. This review sums it up really wellThis game is still average at best. There is still so little significance to be found, which makes exploration more tedious than riveting. It looks different, but nearly everything you gather is still the same. Inventory management is atrocious and bogs it down with so much tedium and kills immersion and flow. This review sums it up really well https://www.dualshockers.com/is-no-mans-sky-worth-it-2023/… Expand
  15. cylentstorm
    Feb 21, 2023
    9
    When busted review aggregator sites fail to keep up... NMS in 2023 is NOT the same bare-bones game that released in 2016. In spite of how far this multi-award-winning space exploration/survival/creative project has evolved, it may not be for everyone--but you should definitely give it a shot. Hello Games has continuously released major updates, additions, and refinements to what isWhen busted review aggregator sites fail to keep up... NMS in 2023 is NOT the same bare-bones game that released in 2016. In spite of how far this multi-award-winning space exploration/survival/creative project has evolved, it may not be for everyone--but you should definitely give it a shot. Hello Games has continuously released major updates, additions, and refinements to what is obviously a true labor of love. Beautiful.… Expand
  16. Guilherme_27th
    Sep 3, 2023
    0
    Doing ant`s work here with a positive review since the positives of this game nowadays are so much bigger than the negatives. Insane immersion given the difficult task of being a space simulation game.
  17. Golconde
    May 12, 2023
    3
    You can get locked in your own base! This game is complete **** seriously. Ok tons of planets are cool...but they are all generic af. One of the randomized animals in this game is a great metaphor for this pile of crap. It has amazing graphics but its just not worth playing. I can't even walk into my base without getting stuck on the perfectly level ground and ramp.
  18. 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.
  19. OhMyGoat
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    the game was finalized and certain patches were released, so it’s fair to give a rating higher than on the release
  20. 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
  21. vitor3dx
    Jan 23, 2023
    10
    The game is excellent now, the devs are doing great since 2016 trying to make it perfect and they're getting it
  22. ErixKing
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    No puedo poner decimales asique redondee hacia abajo, este 8 que podría ser 8,5 tranquilamente.
    Buen juego, entretenido y muy enviciante, y para mandarle muchisimas horas viajando de mundo en mundo. Tiene varios universos y planetas pero al final no salen tanto de sus propios ejes. Con esto y todo el juego nos llega a entretener y mantener pegados a la pantalla bastantes horas
  23. sezzce
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    VR is going crazy, only thing i need to give it 10/10 is to have foveated rendering like on the ps5.
  24. 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.
  25. Mastereed
    Jul 1, 2023
    7
    JOURNEY TO THE CORE

    BEFORE WE START: No Man's Sky was developed and published by Hello Games and released in 2016. This title was released under completely adverse conditions compared to those presented at various conventions and fairs, and therefore, it was heavily criticized. After dozens of updates, the game became very similar to what was originally announced. The title has been    JOURNEY TO THE CORE

    BEFORE WE START:
    No Man's Sky was developed and published by Hello Games and released in 2016. This title was released under completely adverse conditions compared to those presented at various conventions and fairs, and therefore, it was heavily criticized. After dozens of updates, the game became very similar to what was originally announced. The title has been fully released on Game Pass PC.

    THE TAKE OFF:
    No Man's Sky, as a pure survival game, instantly throws the player into the clutches of a planet immersed in the infinite universe. This planet can randomly be peaceful or malevolent, making the first steps more or less challenging depending on the type. The initial stages mainly involve learning the basics of survival, as well as constructing a small personal base. After these steps, the player will be unleashed into the universe of the Atlas, a mysterious deity or legend that requires the player to reach the center of the universe. As an interlude, the player can literally explore endless planets, take on dozens of side missions, and build bases on planets or immense frigates.

    STALENESS UNIVERSE:
    The gameplay of No Man's Sky is as varied as it is repetitive. In addition to the mere survival aspect of collecting resources, surviving in hostile planets, and fighting sentinels, players can venture into cooperative missions and raids on frigates and outposts. Furthermore, a small part of the game certainly involves space battles, albeit very simple ones. The true heart of the gameplay in this immense title lies in the exploration of thousands of planets, which often differ greatly, and the various space wrecks. A small mechanic that encourages exploration is the bestiary and encyclopedia of creatures and objects on the planets, offering small rewards in currency.

    WHAT COLOR IS THE SPACE?:
    Graphically, it is rather average, with a wide variety of designs and coloration of the different worlds. Certainly, the imagination behind some plants and creatures is exceptional.

    SCATTERED ECHOES:
    The audio component, like the graphics, is average. However, its great merit lies in creating extremely relaxing and mesmerizing situations, with fitting soundtracks for deep space.

    BUT WHY 7?

    PROS:
    No Man's Sky is currently an extremely enjoyable and relaxing title to play and explore. The vastness and creativity of the game world rarely become tiresome, and the game's writing is unique and detailed, keeping the player engaged. Additionally, the main story, being very philosophical, will certainly stimulate the minds of the most imaginative players.

    CONS:
    The major problem with No Man's Sky lies in the immense repetitiveness that it reaches within a few days of gameplay. Every space station, NPC, planetary base, frigate, and most dialogues will always and uniformly be the same. Moreover, the game's strong survival aspect often leads to tedious farming sequences for normal gameplay actions. All these factors make it a highly enjoyable game even today, but it certainly doesn't lack some issues dating back to its release.

    RATINGS:
    Gameplay: 6.5
    Music: 7.5
    Story: 7
    Survival: 6
    _    … Expand
  26. ANICEGG
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    One of the best game ever created. It had the worst start ever in gaming history and it now is a real masterpiece you can spend hours on. I don't usually like survival games but this one is amazing.
  27. 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
  28. ThatGingerMind
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    The game runs really well now, it offers regular updates, has a nice story but gives the freedom it promised. The galaxy is massive and you can't discover everything in your life! I'm really impressed and love the game and it so much fun discovering planets which always look different and are not repetitive.
  29. 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
  30. zNeverSleep
    Jun 13, 2023
    6
    After 9 hours of playing this game, I ended up kinda bored.

    To be honest, since I'm not a fan of this genre, I'm surprised since most of my time playing it was good. My 2 biggest critiques are the uninteresting plot and the sameness around the planets. I loved to explore them, but they start to feel the same too fast - for the time it takes to beat the main quest. Speaking of it, the    After 9 hours of playing this game, I ended up kinda bored.

    To be honest, since I'm not a fan of this genre, I'm surprised since most of my time playing it was good. My 2 biggest critiques are the uninteresting plot and the sameness around the planets. I loved to explore them, but they start to feel the same too fast - for the time it takes to beat the main quest. Speaking of it, the plot could be better. Looks like an excuse to make us play this game's main factor: crafting. If you like it, sure, It will be good. Otherwise, there is no reason to keep playing this game for too long.

    As I said, in the beginning, everything is new and interesting. I liked to play this game with a friend, sharing my thoughts, and visiting his bases. The graphics are cool either, at least in 2.5k res. The gameplay in MK is washed, mainly on the starship. On dual sense works well.

    That's it. After some years, the game is finally playable. After playing it, I'm actually getting hyped for Starfield.    … Expand
  31. Tintler
    Jun 26, 2023
    6
    İlk çıktığı günden bugüne çok fazla patch geldi, çok fazla content eklendi ve bunu ücretsiz bir şekilde verdiler. Oyunun şuan ki durumu bana göre iyi durumda. Başlangıçta verdikleri sözleri tuttular.
  32. 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
  33. LostBoy556
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    This game is great! You can really explore without limitations.. There are also no loading screens
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Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

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