No Man's Sky Beyond

 PlayStation 4
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 175 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 141 out of 175
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 175
  3. Negative: 19 out of 175
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  1. dragonmachida
    Aug 15, 2019
    9
    A really good game made great with Vr. Graphics are a bit blurry but its expected from a ps4 OG. The immersion is fantastic.
  2. Widowmakernt
    Aug 23, 2019
    9
    Simply put, the game has surpassed what it originally promised but not delivered on launch. Perhaps it's more akin to what one would have expected from an early access game that moved on to a ''live service'' model. The game has actually become one of the best examples of this genre and perhaps the best example for the industry of what to avoid and what to follow.
    I think it's uniquely    Simply put, the game has surpassed what it originally promised but not delivered on launch. Perhaps it's more akin to what one would have expected from an early access game that moved on to a ''live service'' model. The game has actually become one of the best examples of this genre and perhaps the best example for the industry of what to avoid and what to follow.
    I think it's uniquely impressive to see the quality and quantity of meaningful content coming out of a really small indie studio showing money isn't everything in development and putting 3A titles to shame. Whatever their next endeavour is, I look forward to it. After all, many 3A studios have done far more egregious things with titles that never reach any level of redemption.
    As a sandbox/build/explore/fight/survive type game it certainly offers a lot in every area and is now visually truly beautiful. As the main reason the game appealed to me was the ''chilled exploration'', it's visual artwork is something I truly appreciate along with the ability to endlessly discover new and unique and some times quite exciting looking planets.    … Expand
  3. Strop77
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    I really disliked this game on release, tried my best to get into it but ended up actually hating it after 10 hours. Didn’t touch it for 3 years, not sure where I’ve been but I had no idea they had updated the game so much and after reading so many new positive reviews I decided to try again.

    Without doubt this game has changed for the better, I’m totally hooked- can’t get enough    I really disliked this game on release, tried my best to get into it but ended up actually hating it after 10 hours. Didn’t touch it for 3 years, not sure where I’ve been but I had no idea they had updated the game so much and after reading so many new positive reviews I decided to try again.

    Without doubt this game has changed for the better, I’m totally hooked- can’t get enough actually and I find myself at work planning what I’m going to do when I get back in. There are SO many new things they’ve either added or tweaked that I’m going to suggest checking out some YouTube videos so you can see for yourself rather than read about it.

    After playing for about 20 hours on a TV I decided to try it out on PSVR and man oh man was I blown away at how I was zoomed into this new reality, this new universe (and at my stupidity for not thinking about doing it in VR from the start!) and for about 12 hours straight I VR’d it. Sure I felt like a drunken pirate on land the next day so perhaps playing VR for that long is advisable for only the foolish but my point is I got lost in the game.

    Nothing else existed- if a game can do that I’ve got to give it 10/10

    If you haven’t played this and survival, exploration games are your thing then get this and if you have a PSVR...don’t be like me and only remember to use it 20 hours in and then try make up the lost time, set your alarm hourly because they pass by like minutes and you might forget to feed your pets/kids.

    https://youtu.be/ECWkQP5CaZw    … Expand
  4. Jamiejohnson121
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    A great has gotten better, and the VR mode is mind blowing! Yes, the game is a little buggy right now, but that'll be ironed out in a few days
  5. JesterTRT
    Aug 16, 2019
    9
    This is the biggest redemption game. It started out so poorly, letting everyone who bought it down. But the developers refused to let their game die, and fixed every problem with it. And constantly pushed out large free DLC completely changing the game. They completely changed everything and gave us exactly the game we wanted.
    These Devs have my full respect.
  6. slewbangles
    Jan 9, 2020
    9
    Well done Hello Games team, you have truly created something inspiring and unique and I enjoy every minute of it.
  7. dizertir
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    На самом начальном этапе было реально скучно, но после того как разработчики сделали как никак мультиплеер - стало гораздо веселее и проще. Действительно очень большая разнообразность планет и миров - хотя после 50-70 часов порой надоедает.На самом начальном этапе было реально скучно, но после того как разработчики сделали как никак мультиплеер - стало гораздо веселее и проще. Действительно очень большая разнообразность планет и миров - хотя после 50-70 часов порой надоедает.
  8. themidgardknigh
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    When this game first released years ago, I will admit I was a Day One purchaser. I didn't regret it then because no game had ever introduced us to fluid space flight, going from planet to space, with no loading screen. I had a tear in my eye departing my first planet.

    The game has simply gotten better, but I will never forget the first feeling of leaving a planet in my ship. The new VR    When this game first released years ago, I will admit I was a Day One purchaser. I didn't regret it then because no game had ever introduced us to fluid space flight, going from planet to space, with no loading screen. I had a tear in my eye departing my first planet.

    The game has simply gotten better, but I will never forget the first feeling of leaving a planet in my ship. The new VR mode definitely comes close to replicating the true exploration-driven theme. Everything looks massive now! It's awesome.    … Expand
  9. BubaMan
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    If you have VR, you need this game!
    It's exactly the chilled, boundless exploration experience I've been after ever since I bought PSVR...
    The comfort options available should keep almost everyone happy (I don't do well with VR locomotion but I've had a few 5 hour sessions without ill feelings). The VR and non-VR additions / enhancements to the game over the past 3 years (and the    If you have VR, you need this game!
    It's exactly the chilled, boundless exploration experience I've been after ever since I bought PSVR...
    The comfort options available should keep almost everyone happy (I don't do well with VR locomotion but I've had a few 5 hour sessions without ill feelings).
    The VR and non-VR additions / enhancements to the game over the past 3 years (and the passage of time) will dictate that you start afresh but in doing so, you get the full experience at the pace you're meant to absorb it.
    The non-VR additions have fleshed out the single player and multiplayer gameplay into bigger and more varied experiences and are worth returning for, even if you don't have VR.

    There have been bugs but Hello Games have been quick and diligent to address them.
    The VR mode is blurry (even on the Pro) but it doesn't detract from the experience too much.
    Despite all the hate they have received, HG have continued to work at this with little to no income stream (PS4) to produce a game that surpassed it's original goals by a long way.
    A Pro Patch (to reduce the blurriness) would knock my score up to 10.    … Expand
  10. Shaymin
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Getting lost for hours in the eternal space, mechs, quads, base building, trading, a somewhat intriguing story and so much more finally makes up for a disastrous lunch. Bravo hello games!
  11. CAMLREVIEWS
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    Now that's a good game. Después del timo y robo que hicieron con los que compramos el juego de salida, ahora se dignan de hacer algo bueno, y oh sorpresa, el juego esta lejos de ser la mierda de hace cuando salio, pero sigue sin ser lo meior del mundo como prometieron, aun así se agradece.
  12. ScrewEA
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Back when the game was released, it was a messed my friends who bought me warned me about this trap of a game, now looking back so much has change, so much content without having to pay for any extra content. Thank you Internet historian for giving me more insight to the history and went back to play this gem of a game that is 500% better then what it was.
  13. Errol1967
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    Despite some bugs, it is still amazing how Hello Games keep developing this beautifull game. They deserve much love and certainly a medal of true determination.
  14. spaznick
    Aug 17, 2019
    9
    I’ll be brief, No mans sky started off as a half realized dream, the path to Beyond has taken it in place both shown in the infamous E3 trailer and some places no one expected it to go.

    To me, Beyond is the 1.0, the actualization of at least the majority of the original commitments and it does that well. It’s an amazing experience and it still even now is barely scrapping the surface of    I’ll be brief, No mans sky started off as a half realized dream, the path to Beyond has taken it in place both shown in the infamous E3 trailer and some places no one expected it to go.

    To me, Beyond is the 1.0, the actualization of at least the majority of the original commitments and it does that well. It’s an amazing experience and it still even now is barely scrapping the surface of the potential it has.

    I won’t list everything here that makes it awesome, sufficient to say if the E3 trailer intrigued you, Beyond will deliver.

    One parting note, one thing that I feel was kinda underserved in light of all the additional features is:

    Biodiversity, ecology, threat and planetary variation such as volcanos, waterfalls etc.

    Would love to see the next update really driver on Fauna, Flora, variety and discovery as well as threats that are more meaningful and more planet specific than the sentinels    … Expand
  15. wallywonks
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Hello Games made enough amends to make me happy.
    This game is lit. I have PSVR and haven't tried VR mode yet.
    I am afraid if I do that the other games I own will collect dust for 1+ yrs.
  16. Vision95
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All was will be my favourite video game ever it's just amazing how I get to play in a universal thank you hello games and sean murray for making me happy everytime I pick up my controller to play this god bless you all… Expand
  17. Candy81
    Aug 20, 2019
    10
    Has certainly gone beyond expectations. Core gameplay loop is still the same, but there's just so much to do, when you reach the point of "meh, seen it all", you have spent over 200hours on this. And you will NOT have seen it all.
  18. jogaming03
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Game has gotten so much better. For everyone thinking about playing it again, definitely give it a shot. Todally worth it!
  19. Owen1729
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    The most relaxing, calming and visually beautiful game. The music, the ability to get lost in space exploration and base building is top notch. 100 hours in and still learning and discovering more about the game and it’s mechan.
  20. PhunsukeWangdu
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    I’ve been playing this game since launch. I’ve read all the negativity around this game since the beginning. I’ve never understood the negativity regarding this game as even at launch I really enjoyed the game. No other space game gives u that sense of being in space all alone isolated. Since the games had all its updates the game has got better and better to the point where every updatedI’ve been playing this game since launch. I’ve read all the negativity around this game since the beginning. I’ve never understood the negativity regarding this game as even at launch I really enjoyed the game. No other space game gives u that sense of being in space all alone isolated. Since the games had all its updates the game has got better and better to the point where every updated is now celebrated with great anticipation. People that persist on giving this game negative feed back are the same type of players that just jump on the latest popular bandwagon then abandon when the next ride comes along. This game is for the long haul. Also no mans sky boasts the greatest gaming community ever. U will never find such a great community else where. Greatest hyped game to greatest comeback in gaming history. A must buy game.… Expand
  21. marcelskerps
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    esse jogo é maravilhoso! sempre me diverti muito com ele desde quando foi lançado, com essa atualização então melhorou mais ainda, é com certeza um dos jogos que eu mais passo o tempo jogando nessa geração!!!
  22. Jeets79
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    Dont fool yourself into thinking this is a pick up and play game, it isn't!

    Firstly strap in, the game is enormous! Lots of fun to be had while exploring but it DOES get repetative. When you have explored a few planets, apart from differently named materials, you've done it all already. My only critisizm is that worlds have almost no population to them thus far (I am 42 hours into    Dont fool yourself into thinking this is a pick up and play game, it isn't!

    Firstly strap in, the game is enormous! Lots of fun to be had while exploring but it DOES get repetative. When you have explored a few planets, apart from differently named materials, you've done it all already.

    My only critisizm is that worlds have almost no population to them thus far (I am 42 hours into the game now) and you end up feeling like you are alone for the greatest amount of your time.    … Expand
  23. Sorites
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    I really enjoyed this game. I don't have the time to write a big review. But it deserves your time. The updates added to this game have really gone a long way.
  24. Kouba98
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    A game full of surprises and beautiful places combined with satisfying game play. After the years the game went through many changes and developers did their part of the work. If u like universe or unlimited worlds made by procedural generation the game is just for you.
  25. Monkinary
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    While I personally took the original game in stride, I have been excited to see progress that Hello Games has made with No Man’s Sky. As the features started piling on, I would play more and more and more. I found myself looking forward to whatever updates came out. Now, at the end of 2019, the game feels like coming back to a favorite painting and finally seeing some of the details thatWhile I personally took the original game in stride, I have been excited to see progress that Hello Games has made with No Man’s Sky. As the features started piling on, I would play more and more and more. I found myself looking forward to whatever updates came out. Now, at the end of 2019, the game feels like coming back to a favorite painting and finally seeing some of the details that you missed on the first time. The image is still there, yet it’s richness and reward are so much more full. So what can you do exactly? When you start out, you have a space suit, a mining tool, and a crashed ship. Moving through some initial tutorials teaches you how to find materials, rebuild your ship and finally head to the stars. Once your ship is mobile, everything you see in the game is within your reach. From then on it’s up to you to determine what to do. Want to build a base, domesticate some local wildlife and become a space farmer? Do it! Want to head to the stars, dog fight against pirates, and collect bounties? Do it! Want to travel across galaxies, explore hidden worlds, and catalogue their creatures and treasures? Do that too! With the new updates, you can play with friends or total strangers, show off your base, and complete missions together. You can even do all of this in VR, with plenty of comfort settings, intuitive inventory and game systems, and more. Sound too good to be true? Well, it’s good to pause a bit. If your looking for a heart pumping shootout kind of game, then maybe all of this sounds superfluous; this isn’t quite that kind of game. It does take time and effort to do things: effort such as mining lots of resources, acquiring money and materials, and dealing with some of the monotony of repetitive tasks. But if what you’re looking for is a chill, cool game, with plenty of sandbox options, nearly infinite opportunity for exploration, and some truly jaw dropping vistas (with a spattering if combat, survival, pirate hunting, etc) you won’t regret sinking hundreds of hours into this game, with so much more to find. I personally recommend No Man’s Sky to anyone who finds its description even remotely interesting. You won’t regret it!… Expand
  26. Ecstasyeevee
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    The game an extremely long way and they continue to keep updating it. As a day 1 player I didn't hate the game but it was extremely repetitive with like a handful of things to done. The game still has quite a bit of potential in it yet, especially in end game where it starts to grow repetitive , granted it still has much to do but the stuff is quite insubstantial. . An idea to extend theThe game an extremely long way and they continue to keep updating it. As a day 1 player I didn't hate the game but it was extremely repetitive with like a handful of things to done. The game still has quite a bit of potential in it yet, especially in end game where it starts to grow repetitive , granted it still has much to do but the stuff is quite insubstantial. . An idea to extend the end game they could make it so you could buy or build a space station and more or less you could control that star system's economy.… Expand
  27. Cheevo2523
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This game has basically everything you could want in a game. Racing, shooting, building, exploring, mining, adventuring with friends, take your pick. Upon release it was pretty bare bones, but as of 2-1-2020 this game has more content and mechanics than any other game I've played in recent memory. I highly recommend this game to anyone who wants a chill gaming experience and doesnt lookThis game has basically everything you could want in a game. Racing, shooting, building, exploring, mining, adventuring with friends, take your pick. Upon release it was pretty bare bones, but as of 2-1-2020 this game has more content and mechanics than any other game I've played in recent memory. I highly recommend this game to anyone who wants a chill gaming experience and doesnt look for ultra competitive gaming experiences.… Expand
  28. lostsol
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    And finally a happy ending for Hello Games and the "No Man's Sky Beyond"! We forgive you, and we love everything about the game you've created!
  29. Sonyer
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    The game now is truly amazing, the waiting worth, if you want to play this game I recommend this to you more if you play this on Xbox One X or Playstation 4 Pro, great experience you never regret it.
  30. juusukunfb
    Aug 17, 2019
    7
    Launch wasn't very good. They quickly released a patch to address the crashing issues (which were very frequent for me, and others by the sounds of it). The patch also seems to have increased the framerate in the anomaly hub too, which was really bad before and where most of my crashes occured.
    Unfortunately they haven't fixed an issue with galactic trade terminals being lowered to the    Launch wasn't very good. They quickly released a patch to address the crashing issues (which were very frequent for me, and others by the sounds of it). The patch also seems to have increased the framerate in the anomaly hub too, which was really bad before and where most of my crashes occured.
    Unfortunately they haven't fixed an issue with galactic trade terminals being lowered to the corner where the wall touches the floor, its very annoying to have this on both my freighter and my bases - removing them and trying to place them again doesn't help.
    VR controls in ships are hard to get used to, it would be nice to have the right move controller pointing straight up like a joystick would be, instead of how they want you to grab it pointing the move stick forward - I've tried grabbing it with the move controller pointing straight up and it doesn't work well at all.
    For some reason it doesn't look like there is any way to use boost in exosuits in VR mode :( would have been nice to really go zipping around in my pilgrim.    … Expand
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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. IGN
    Sep 14, 2019
    78
    No Man’s Sky, now in its third year, has vastly improved in virtually every way, from the number and scale of things you can build alone or with friends to the story and progression. But in its heart still beats a vicious grind and painful monotony that’s difficult to swallow even with all the new content and quality-of-life improvements. Even so, it’s easy to be drawn to its addictive ecosystem of upgrades and exploration, and with functional multiplayer and VR capabilities in play there’s a lot to love about this space-faring exploration adventure.
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  2. Guardian
    Sep 12, 2019
    100
    Sony has sold millions of its PlayStation VR headsets and until now it’s been tough to recommend one experience as a killer app. Soulful, technically proficient and at times almost tearfully beautiful, No Man’s Sky Beyond is as close as we’ll get.
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  3. GameSpot
    Sep 8, 2019
    90
    The drastic improvements made to No Man’s Sky in its Beyond expansion are the new gold standard for how to gracefully cope with a game’s flaws post-release. The game laid the foundation with its release, but it took Beyond to elevate it into something magnificent. Successfully transitioning to VR is a creative victory on its own, but realizing just how full and vibrant and rewarding an experience this game has now become is almost poignant. Beyond represents the courage of convictions, a concept that has not only met the lofty expectations it set forth, but transcended them.
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