No Man's Sky

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5473 Ratings

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  1. AndersMorales
    Aug 18, 2016
    8
    My experience with NMS has been a net positive. It's gorgeous. The music and atmosphere is very compelling. I even enjoy in those moments when some feature of the game lets me down or doesn't take me far enough that HG seemed to be heading in a certain positive, creative direction. For example, much of what doesn't work seems to be part of a larger idea that they were trying to ship butMy experience with NMS has been a net positive. It's gorgeous. The music and atmosphere is very compelling. I even enjoy in those moments when some feature of the game lets me down or doesn't take me far enough that HG seemed to be heading in a certain positive, creative direction. For example, much of what doesn't work seems to be part of a larger idea that they were trying to ship but couldn't, which has some kind of trace appeal for me. It's one thing for a game to be broken and incomplete without direction. This seems to be a game launched early as a service to hype-biters, as well as a game that can be patched into pretty effectively to make good on some pre-launch promises.

    I love the look. I love the feeling that I'm in a deep, sprawling, endless universe. I lightly agree that the early game inventory management is a little pinched, but it graduates pretty quickly if you make sense of the stuff you should be looking for to upgrade your situation. I'm a fan of how playful the flora and fauna are presented to the player. The rhythm of visiting planets and experiencing vastly different terrestrial situations is nice. There are moments before breaking into the atmosphere of a world that are really full of a unique wonder. What could be down there?

    The bad. Repeated content isn't so hot, and I find this to be a clear issue with the NPC characters. There just isn't really enough there for me to grab at fully enough. At first, the whole game felt like this loose amalgamation of Star Control II, EO, Wing Commander, and Red Faction (to name a few). I encountered lonely aliens at far-end outpost worlds, and it felt like something really special. Now that I'm a few hours in, the magic is dulled. You can only encounter so many aliens needing some kind of arbitrary amount of X material or prodding reaction before it just isn't that fun anymore. Throw in the idea that there are a myriad repeat schematics to be had from said tasks, and you're just better off analyzing alien plant matter.

    Honestly.

    Space stations also need some work. Tied in with the idea that the repeated content just doesn't really work is the idea that the sole purpose of space station thus far seems to be waiting in the docking bay for NPCs to land so that you can buy up their cheap materials that turn a buck. Add in the idea that you can be sitting in said docking bays with multiple instances of the same character, and you've got yourself a gaming situation that feels a little rushed.

    All told, I love the game and where it seems to be headed via future patches and so on. I don't care at all about multiplayer and the games apparent lack thereof. In fact, I feel like the game is better for having no human interactions whatsoever. I don't mind the flying, so long as the flight axis is inverted. The combat is a little basic and weird, but it's passable. Space combat is specifically satisfying when you get into a groove.

    Altogether, it's an 8/10. The art direction takes it a far way, it has some room to grow, the exploration is unparalleled, the product taken out of the context of the hype and the pre-launch promise ring is impressive.

    Great game. I'll play it for a while.    … Expand
  2. abishai
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    I have played 30-40+ hours in this game. I realize it's not for everybody, and that some people won't like it - not just because it didn't live up to the hype but because it isn't a game for everyone. However, it is a game for some people (like me) and if it's a game for you, you'll love it. I think the art direction is great and I haven't lost the joy of landing on new planets. There'sI have played 30-40+ hours in this game. I realize it's not for everybody, and that some people won't like it - not just because it didn't live up to the hype but because it isn't a game for everyone. However, it is a game for some people (like me) and if it's a game for you, you'll love it. I think the art direction is great and I haven't lost the joy of landing on new planets. There's still things I haven't done. Perhaps the best way to explain it is this quote by Sean Murray: "What we did set out to do, for just one moment you play the game, you land on a planet and you feel embedded there, that this is a real place. It's something you've discovered for yourself and you have a moment of wonder, and for me that is unique to games that we can do that and I think totally justifies the game." If that sounds interesting - this game is more than worth it.… Expand
  3. PauloRaz3n
    Aug 16, 2016
    9
    Tomara que melhore, eu espero realmente que se transforme em um starbound 3d. Todos que jogam starbound sabe que a proposta daquele jogo é realmente interessante, assim como NMS, mas que NMS tem muito potencial. Imaginem um sistema de craft e de sobrevivencia neste jogo, sobreviver neste jogo é facil, se colocar uns boss. Deixem o modo como esta para quem gosta, e criem um modo maisTomara que melhore, eu espero realmente que se transforme em um starbound 3d. Todos que jogam starbound sabe que a proposta daquele jogo é realmente interessante, assim como NMS, mas que NMS tem muito potencial. Imaginem um sistema de craft e de sobrevivencia neste jogo, sobreviver neste jogo é facil, se colocar uns boss. Deixem o modo como esta para quem gosta, e criem um modo mais hardcore com sistema de boss no estilo starbound.… Expand
  4. Crazygar
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Update: They had the foundation and built upon it. Thank you Hello Games. Score of 8 changed to 10

    It's unfortunate that this game falls flat on it's face from the get go. It has MASSIVE potential to be an amazing Space Faring Sim on PS4. The folk at Hello Games did a great job, but I feel the game is not finished, yet alone half finished. The hype surrounding this game was it's    Update: They had the foundation and built upon it. Thank you Hello Games. Score of 8 changed to 10

    It's unfortunate that this game falls flat on it's face from the get go. It has MASSIVE potential to be an amazing Space Faring Sim on PS4. The folk at Hello Games did a great job, but I feel the game is not finished, yet alone half finished.

    The hype surrounding this game was it's downfall. Many items/features/options that were shown and stated did not appear in the final release of the game. I hope they are coming (and for free, good to deliver on what you promise). I plan to hold on for a little to see where this takes me.

    So far, it's a game I play when I am tired of the violence of the other games I play. Something to chill with in the evening, keeping me busy exploring the systems I have already discovered. Not something you can play for hours and hours on end like most other games.

    The foundation for an amazing game is laid, let's see if Hello Games decides to build on it, or leave it flat.    … Expand
  5. Nevergoalone
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    Grandioso! Está a anos-luz da mediocridade dos grandes exitos comerciais que nos impingem actualmente. Não é um jogo para todos nem é um jogo qualquer. É uma experiencia imersiva e unica para quem gosta de liberdade e exploração. Tem erros? Tem. Mas são muito maiores as suas virtudes. Dou 10 para combater a profunda injustiça dos muito zeros que aqui foram dados por pessoas que nuncaGrandioso! Está a anos-luz da mediocridade dos grandes exitos comerciais que nos impingem actualmente. Não é um jogo para todos nem é um jogo qualquer. É uma experiencia imersiva e unica para quem gosta de liberdade e exploração. Tem erros? Tem. Mas são muito maiores as suas virtudes. Dou 10 para combater a profunda injustiça dos muito zeros que aqui foram dados por pessoas que nunca souberam o que o jogo verdadeiramente é: FANTASTICO!… Expand
  6. romancaesar
    Aug 17, 2016
    8
    Space sandbox game, if you like to explore, do some trading and manage resources then you will like this game. Those looking for deep combat, or something faster pace just won't. Its a niche game that was sold to the masses.
  7. Pikaboo
    Aug 17, 2016
    9
    Most of you gonna hate this game, but a small part of you will just love it, no half measure. This game is for people who seeks for exploration, contemplation and upgrades maniacs. If you know Out There for mobile, then you have a 3D copy of it. The repetitive side isn't a problem since there are so many ways to evolve in this almost infinite universe. You feel lonely, right, but that'sMost of you gonna hate this game, but a small part of you will just love it, no half measure. This game is for people who seeks for exploration, contemplation and upgrades maniacs. If you know Out There for mobile, then you have a 3D copy of it. The repetitive side isn't a problem since there are so many ways to evolve in this almost infinite universe. You feel lonely, right, but that's exactly the point : you probably are the only human in a remote corner of the galaxy, surrounded by aliens that you don't understand.
    The immersion is incredible for those who can appreciate that, for those who doesn't want action everywhere, scenario guidance, for wanderers.
    Still, the game needs some improvement. Ergonomic like marking a location, having aliens walking in space stations, and esthetics's like having a solid solar system with ... a sun, space events like asteroids belt, and more interactive fauna like in the trailer. It could also be fun to see species already discovered on other planets. But these details don't mess the game.
    So, before buying this game, think twice to the kind of player you are. If you recognize yourself in what's written above, don't hesitate. If not, just never buy it.    … Expand
  8. INVLegend
    Aug 17, 2016
    9
    All votes under 5 are wrong; this is not the first game with bugs on pc, people have to calm down and wait the next patch. No Man's Sky is different from other games, and we can't judge it without recognising that a team of only 10 people has realised it, and Sony didn't financially support them; probably, if they had delayed the game to 2017 they could have added things that now will beAll votes under 5 are wrong; this is not the first game with bugs on pc, people have to calm down and wait the next patch. No Man's Sky is different from other games, and we can't judge it without recognising that a team of only 10 people has realised it, and Sony didn't financially support them; probably, if they had delayed the game to 2017 they could have added things that now will be considered "free dlc", features that now are missing and give the game the feeling of a large canvas. I like this canvas, others not; those should wait the next patches.… Expand
  9. Inquirer
    Aug 17, 2016
    9
    I find No Man's Sky to be a highly refreshing experience. This is not a game for hardcore completionists or those looking for a compelling story. Go ahead and try crushing this game, it is literally trying to take on the universe. My back ground is in Computer Science and Philosophy and I'm also an avid student of science so I am sympathetic to this game and I can easily get lost in it.I find No Man's Sky to be a highly refreshing experience. This is not a game for hardcore completionists or those looking for a compelling story. Go ahead and try crushing this game, it is literally trying to take on the universe. My back ground is in Computer Science and Philosophy and I'm also an avid student of science so I am sympathetic to this game and I can easily get lost in it. I really appreciate the technology here as what Hello Games has done will have a profound impact on the future of video gaming forever. Hello Games have delegated some of the responsibility of game design to algorithms. Not an original concept, but damn, it's the size of a universe. As some one familiar with computer programs, I'm amazed this game even works, let alone provide a gaming experience of any kind. I do agree this game was over hyped, and is not quite what anyone thought it would be; but for the love of Zeus, it's only a team of 13 people! So far, many believe this game lacks depth and is way too tedious. I can certainly see that and this game is not for everyone or even the majority of people. I feel that if you have a scientific mind, then you will appreciate this game(but that is not a requirement for enjoyment). The wonder of discovery, the awe-inspiring moments, and the challenge to try to come to grips with the enormity of the universe is why I love No Man's Sky. It accomplishes what good Science Fiction does, inspire future discoveries and innovation. It is overpriced for what it offers considering what the majority of people want from a video game, but it is worth it for me. A game with a deep story, great combat, graphics conducive to immersion, and choices that truly matter is something I and many other gamers adore and crave. This game doesn't nail all of that and I understand the feeling of hollowness people feel about this game. They want more. That is a feeling I can respect. Play his game casually, in the dark, with some good quality headphones (if you can) and you may appreciate it more. I also love sharing what I find with my friends, but I suppose good friends can make anything fun. However, it provides the feeling of being a explorer, which is one of the beautiful parts of being a human and a trait that was once celebrated in America. This game is a bit ahead of the curve in some areas but does fall short in others. I am excited to see what else they add to the game and what other games are going to be like that are inspired by this one. No Man's Sky will contribute a lot to the video game industry and the scientific community as a whole. It is not only a game, it is a computer generated experiment and the users are the observers. For now, I am content to spend a few hours every now and then exploring a universe sized game.It's great therapy.… Expand
  10. Revanheart
    Aug 21, 2016
    10
    No Man's Sky has been hyped rightly or wrongly for years making people imagine a game totally different than Hello Games were making/talking about. though I have dreamt about being a sci-fi space explorer since I was but a boy the game pretty much was everything I was hoping for, yes at launch the PC port was not the best but a patch was quickly made and really improved the FPS andNo Man's Sky has been hyped rightly or wrongly for years making people imagine a game totally different than Hello Games were making/talking about. though I have dreamt about being a sci-fi space explorer since I was but a boy the game pretty much was everything I was hoping for, yes at launch the PC port was not the best but a patch was quickly made and really improved the FPS and buggyness. I can see why people don't like the menu design but it easy to get use too (if your not fussy) same goes for the hold mouse click, gameplay wise its fun and chill the music really immerses you in every world you explore and yes its an exploration game so the whole repetitiveness is a given for me the diverse worlds I met on my journey,so far has kept me playing like so many others.some planets are really hard to survive on and if you get stuck without the right materials to charge up Shields and life support you could face a quick demise. Trading isn't complicated and even fun for some people. Inventory upgrades are easy to come by if you're exploring planets. wildlife are weird and so alien you could spend a while just looking at there behaviours but they are buggy as hell but thats the charm of this game, you can just sit there and laugh at this t-rex looking thing with 5 legs and a horn sliding around or walking like a Monty Python sketch. Its a game you can dip in and out of you don't need to play it for 12 hours each day just take your time and enjoy a few hours chilling. No Man's Sky is pretty pricey to some people but in all honesty its worth it makes you feel like an explorer lost in a foreign galaxy looking for home.… Expand
  11. KhaosKore
    Aug 21, 2016
    10
    I usually play games like Dark Souls, Destiny and The Witcher so this game is really different for me. But I really like that you can basically screw around in an infinite number of planets, alone, for hours. It's pure escapism. That's ultimately what video games are for me. I don't need to be accomplishing anything and in this game you don't have to accomplish anything, you can be aI usually play games like Dark Souls, Destiny and The Witcher so this game is really different for me. But I really like that you can basically screw around in an infinite number of planets, alone, for hours. It's pure escapism. That's ultimately what video games are for me. I don't need to be accomplishing anything and in this game you don't have to accomplish anything, you can be a wanderer, explorer, leap to the farthest edges of the galaxy, try to get to the center, follow "the Atlas" or just free range. You can hunt pirates, attack freighters... basically your time is your own. I love that. The scenery is also amazing and varied from system to system, and the farther out you go, the more interesting it becomes. This is a long play, many hours and months and I imagine, could be years of play game if Hello decides to do more stuff with it. But I could just keep going for a long time as it is. Just my cup of tea.… Expand
  12. trexarms
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    This is my ideal game. I can get ridiculously high, melt into the couch, and lose my entire weekend to exploring all the little details of a single planet.

    It's really a shame that people got their hopes up about any features beyond the exploration, because that alone is completely satisfying to me. I've put in enough hours already to justify paying $60, and I've only had it for two    This is my ideal game. I can get ridiculously high, melt into the couch, and lose my entire weekend to exploring all the little details of a single planet.

    It's really a shame that people got their hopes up about any features beyond the exploration, because that alone is completely satisfying to me. I've put in enough hours already to justify paying $60, and I've only had it for two weeks.

    If you're someone who just likes to chill and enjoy the atmosphere and scenery, this game has more than enough to offer. You're not a badass action hero, just an insignificant lone explorer taking in the wonders of the universe, and that's a refreshing departure from your typical AAA game.    … Expand
  13. korlag
    Aug 28, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky is an unusual game - it's not combat focused, it's not construction focused, it's exploration focused. If you have ever had a sense of wonder at exploring the universe, and wished you could witness amazing sights like a planet taking up the entire sky above you, it is the game for you.

    If you want a game which is about progression, narrative, and action, it is not the game    No Man's Sky is an unusual game - it's not combat focused, it's not construction focused, it's exploration focused. If you have ever had a sense of wonder at exploring the universe, and wished you could witness amazing sights like a planet taking up the entire sky above you, it is the game for you.

    If you want a game which is about progression, narrative, and action, it is not the game for you.

    9/10 due to some minor annoyances, but otherwise a great game.    … Expand
  14. SassyBeard
    Aug 29, 2016
    10
    Such an incredible game with a lot of depth, You can play for hundreds of hours and still find things to do.
    It's such a massive and beautiful space simulator.
    Every planet is unique, every alien is new. The game is about exploring and discovering, and it delivers on that very well. Every new system feels like an adventure, the worlds are gorgeous and vast. You can leave your mark on an    Such an incredible game with a lot of depth, You can play for hundreds of hours and still find things to do.
    It's such a massive and beautiful space simulator.
    Every planet is unique, every alien is new. The game is about exploring and discovering, and it delivers on that very well. Every new system feels like an adventure, the worlds are gorgeous and vast. You can leave your mark on an entire galaxy, you can learn amazing lore within the species we encounter.

    It's a beautiful game, it's so fun. But it's not for everyone.
    It's not a fast paced shooter, it's not an mmo. It's a very well made space experience.    … Expand
  15. Rushel
    Aug 29, 2016
    8
    I've been playing NMS since launch and I've really enjoyed my time with it. It's a very chill exploration game that doesn't give you any special instructions other than to go explore, and maybe head in this general direction if you want to. Whether or not you'll like this game completely depends on your personality. If you want constant white-knuckle action, then this game probably isn'tI've been playing NMS since launch and I've really enjoyed my time with it. It's a very chill exploration game that doesn't give you any special instructions other than to go explore, and maybe head in this general direction if you want to. Whether or not you'll like this game completely depends on your personality. If you want constant white-knuckle action, then this game probably isn't for you. But if you're looking for a create you own chill adventure scenario, then you might just fall in love.… Expand
  16. GReviews
    Aug 8, 2018
    8
    No Man's Sky: Next is a huge update for a wonderful space exploration and survival game. This update provides great new graphical enhancements and a whole host of new activities to enjoy in game. Whilst there are still some technical hitches these are relatively minor when compared to the huge amount of content which has been provided by Hello Games.
  17. lucaz20
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    Some people might get bored, but I'm not one of them. I'm not exactly sure what I was expecting, but what I got was a really fun exploration and survival game that I've played for about 8 hours today. The thing that bugs me the most about the game as it is today are the texture pop/pixel-ins that you get when flying close to a planet.
  18. Rebllz
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    I truly am amazed how stupid people's expectation are of this game. It seems like they expected some kind of realistic universe simulator. Instead of the survival exploration game with resource gathering & trading elements that it was told it would be.

    It's as if you told them, "I'm going to sell you this candy bar", and they expect that you throw in the candy factory as well. People    I truly am amazed how stupid people's expectation are of this game. It seems like they expected some kind of realistic universe simulator. Instead of the survival exploration game with resource gathering & trading elements that it was told it would be.

    It's as if you told them, "I'm going to sell you this candy bar", and they expect that you throw in the candy factory as well.

    People are entitled to their own option. However silly they may seem to me. So I wouldn't rule out any of the negative reviews you will come across. The game is not without its flaws, and I would be lying if I said I didn't have a bias towards the game. Furthermore, this game type is not for everyone, which is what I believe causes such a wide range of the mix reviews that are out there.

    Some small annoyances the game have are:

    - the lack of changing your POV

    - the widescreen display shot that happens often which you have to wait for it to go away until you can start doing things again

    -the inability to change the controller scheme (seriously who presses R3 instead of L3 in order to sprint!?)

    -a few bugs that can take you a little out of the immersion

    Nevertheless even with those issues, which I hope they fix, the game is absolutely amazing. The ability to completely loose myself in this game as I run around finding many new points of interest, flying in or out of the atmosphere, finding new star systems to explore, and simply learning the language in order to understand the different NPC's they have in the game. The progression feels real as you unlock more slots to your suit, find new and better ships, and new multi-tools which make it easier to gather resources.

    I think if you are on the fence about NMS, and watching a gameplay videos of someone playing doesn't appeal to you, then this is just not your game. It doesn't make it a bad one, simply one tailor for a certain kind of person. Then again that is just one man's opinion.    … Expand
  19. Lolindir
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    The game is exactly what I expected, a lot of exploration with some survival elements. I've found a planet made of rocs with absolutely no life except plants, another planet with deep seas and hidden ancient ruins..I've played only few hours but I love it, it doesn't look like a randomly generated game... everything seems "handmade".

    A few things would have made this game perfect: a    The game is exactly what I expected, a lot of exploration with some survival elements. I've found a planet made of rocs with absolutely no life except plants, another planet with deep seas and hidden ancient ruins..I've played only few hours but I love it, it doesn't look like a randomly generated game... everything seems "handmade".

    A few things would have made this game perfect: a multiplayer mode, a wider variety of plants and animals (and different reactions from them), a deeper interaction with aliens, huge alien monsters to fight (they may exist somewhere, but in 6 hours of gameplay I've only seen relatively small animals and they were all pacific).

    I hope that with future patches this will turn out one of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  20. mosannam9696
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    I landed my ship on a giant rock formation as I eyed my prize below it and I jumped down. I then immediately realized my mistake. I was falling too far. I landed my ship on a FLOATING rock formation and it was far too high up to use my jetpack to get back to it. I was now on a hostile planet with Sentinels attacking me everywhere I went and the air was toxic so I was slowly dying everyI landed my ship on a giant rock formation as I eyed my prize below it and I jumped down. I then immediately realized my mistake. I was falling too far. I landed my ship on a FLOATING rock formation and it was far too high up to use my jetpack to get back to it. I was now on a hostile planet with Sentinels attacking me everywhere I went and the air was toxic so I was slowly dying every second. I had to figure out a way to get my ship back.

    This meant that I would have to trek across the planet, scouring it for an outpost somewhere where I could summon my ship. Only problem is that on a planet-sized planet devoid of life you never know how long that could take.

    I started off towards the very first question mark spot I had in my viewer as my suit's hazard protection rapidly decreased and if that runs out then your health quickly goes down. No problem, I just need to charge it up, except that I don't have any zinc to do so and this planet seems to have a zinc deficiency.

    For the next 2 hours I fought sentinels, found caves to stay in and replenish my suit, found many upgrades and new blueprints to make the rest of my journey smoother, and swam in extremely radiated oceans until I found an actual outpost. It was probably my 20th question mark I had come across and it was an amazing feeling to finally summon my ship and be able to say I survived the entire ordeal.

    The coolest thing about this is that the game created this experience for me based on my own accident and it was great. It is littered with this kind of stuff. I never know what I might find next and I can't wait to see where updates take it in the next year.    … Expand
  21. StainlSteelRat
    Aug 13, 2016
    8
    This is not a game for everyone. If you expect blowing things up, base building and attacking the wildlife, then it may not be for you. Who knows, maybe it is? I created my own adventure. I traversed the stars, learned new languages, failed at space combat, and finally found a wrecked spacecraft that was better than mine....yet I screwed up and didn't transfer my fully charged hyperdriveThis is not a game for everyone. If you expect blowing things up, base building and attacking the wildlife, then it may not be for you. Who knows, maybe it is? I created my own adventure. I traversed the stars, learned new languages, failed at space combat, and finally found a wrecked spacecraft that was better than mine....yet I screwed up and didn't transfer my fully charged hyperdrive so I had to scour a barren planet for resources.

    The adventure is what you make it. This game will give you certain threads to lead you on easily. Don't take them. Explore. Read the stones, and translate. It's worth it.

    The only thing about the game that sticks in my craw is the repetitive nature of the planets, flora and fauna. It's like they basically used the Lego model to put them all together. I would love to see an earth-like planet with cities and politics. Otherwise, this game is a paradigm shift in what a video game should be,    … Expand
  22. Lodge1960
    Aug 26, 2016
    9
    I really like this game! Can't understand why it has got such a low score, I like the bright and colourful design which reminds me of the covers of all those sci fi books I use to read in my youth. I'm having great deal of fun exploring different planets and upgrading my gear on my way to the centre of the universe. Would have been a 10 but for a few minor glitches.
  23. bearcav
    Aug 16, 2016
    8
    It's important to note a few things about No Man's Sky: it's done by a small team who wanted to make a giant universe in the style of 60s-70s sci-fi cover art, it's not created to be a mass-market product, and yet it was sold to people as a mass-market product that should check all usual "game" boxes.

    This works so well as a kind of snowglobe-esque homage to space opera universes, with    It's important to note a few things about No Man's Sky: it's done by a small team who wanted to make a giant universe in the style of 60s-70s sci-fi cover art, it's not created to be a mass-market product, and yet it was sold to people as a mass-market product that should check all usual "game" boxes.

    This works so well as a kind of snowglobe-esque homage to space opera universes, with on-point color schema, beautiful sound design, and a killer soundtrack, if the snowglobe was constantly changing around and you could do a *couple* of things to interact with it.

    It's also an actual artwork - the creators intend to express a love of discovery and the feeling of loneliness within infinite possibilities, like if you're the new guy in a big city and just don't get what's going on. It also really hits on the idea that beauty can strike you in weird ways when you're also racing to survive.

    If you want a great space simulator, don't get this game. If you want a great crafting game, don't get this game. If you want the best procedural generation of all time with wildly varied creatures, still don't get this game, because that's a little limited at the moment. But if you're all about exploring the weirdness of infinity, driven by a simple system to keep things interesting and a broad but well-written text based story, go for it. I did, and I think it's a good time.    … Expand
  24. NTRGames
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    This game is not for everyone. Period. Yet those that it is for will get absolutely lost in it. Yes the flight combat is kinda sh*tty, but hey at least it's in the game *cough* battlefront *cough.* And yes the inventory system is a bit fiddley, but at least it takes a minor amount of skill to understand how to use it. This game relies heavily on the expectations you bring into it, a lotThis game is not for everyone. Period. Yet those that it is for will get absolutely lost in it. Yes the flight combat is kinda sh*tty, but hey at least it's in the game *cough* battlefront *cough.* And yes the inventory system is a bit fiddley, but at least it takes a minor amount of skill to understand how to use it. This game relies heavily on the expectations you bring into it, a lot like Destiny, and if you weren't sucked totally into the hype train, or a hater from day one, it's a very fun game. You'll hear this a lot, but it is a rather lot like Minecraft. You will spend a lot of time mining, or moving onto another planet. When the vastness of the universe finally sinks in, and that you realise you'll never see that planet again, it is disheartening. But then you land and it's a cooler planet and it starts again. Don't just assume with this game, but take time, and look at how much of a masterpiece it is. It's no Witcher, but it is still a lot better then you think.… Expand
  25. TheOliD
    Aug 13, 2016
    8
    Although a bit pricey at this moment and with some issues sure to be ironed out, I enjoyed my brief time with the game. The scope, scale and wonder of it are not to be missed, especially if you love space and the idea of space exploration. It is a collectible driven adventure where you make the story. If that sentence does not appeal to you, then you won't like the game. Simple as that.Although a bit pricey at this moment and with some issues sure to be ironed out, I enjoyed my brief time with the game. The scope, scale and wonder of it are not to be missed, especially if you love space and the idea of space exploration. It is a collectible driven adventure where you make the story. If that sentence does not appeal to you, then you won't like the game. Simple as that. But that's ok :) Have fun, never stop searching.… Expand
  26. Synapse001
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    I love open-world games. I love space. Exploring the universe, one moon, planet, star system at a time. Is perfect for me. I have been waiting since they released the first trailer, and I haven't been disappointed with the story, the planets, the sometimes infuriating inventory micro-management. Where the game is currently failing is in Three Main Areas: [1] STABILITY - the game has hardI love open-world games. I love space. Exploring the universe, one moon, planet, star system at a time. Is perfect for me. I have been waiting since they released the first trailer, and I haven't been disappointed with the story, the planets, the sometimes infuriating inventory micro-management. Where the game is currently failing is in Three Main Areas: [1] STABILITY - the game has hard crashed on the PS4 multiple times. In one play session it happened 4 times. I think I blew it up mining a massive resource pile, and exceeded the systems ability to manage the environmental change. Stopped short of strip mining the final time. [2] DATA LOSS - On the 4th day there was a late night crash. So I went to bed, started up the next day and had lost all progress. Normally this would be devastating. I had moved too fast, poorly handled the opening game play and was considering restarting that day, so I took it in stride. Ready to restart. That said, I DO NOT want to do it again. So I need to find a way to make sure I have a backup of my save. [3] TUTORIAL - The tutorial agenda isn't well balanced and handles disruption poorly. Second time around I knew I needed to build Warp Cores, and planned for it, building some items early. After getting the an early recipe for a component. I was forced to rebuild the pieces I already had to get them checked off and progress. Right now I am sitting on one tutorial that requires repair of the Visual Scanner, which I did long ago (right after I got the material, even before repairing my ship).
    CONCLUSION: I love open world games so much and Hello Games delivered a game that fits exactly what I was looking to play. I am willing to overlook the initial startup pains of a new game. (I think it's more stable than several of the Bethesda games I enjoyed.) Solve the Stability and Data Loss issues and this is a 10.    … Expand
  27. greggers23
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    This has been quite the adventure and it just started. 35 hours in. If you are interested if you should try this game out... which why else would you be reading this, then here is what I can say about it.

    1) The vastness is incredible! The awesome experience of warping to a new solar system and zipping and burning through re-entry then landing all within a minute is mind bogglingly cool    This has been quite the adventure and it just started. 35 hours in. If you are interested if you should try this game out... which why else would you be reading this, then here is what I can say about it.

    1) The vastness is incredible! The awesome experience of warping to a new solar system and zipping and burning through re-entry then landing all within a minute is mind bogglingly cool and still after this many hours is probably the best experience.

    2) It's also very lonely and makes you feel insignificant. Couple this feeling with the fact that it compels you to move forward instead of stick around in one place or find every inch of a map, and you get a very unnerving feeling playing this game. This is where you start to see the hate and frustration from a lot of reviewers. "THERES NOTHING TO DO!!" or "ALL I DO IS GRIND CREDITS THIS IS STUPID". You have to have a little self reflection with this game and realize how programmed you are by other games. Want to get the best ship? ok knock your self out. Want to name planets after dirty limericks, go for it. Want to carve your own version of Mt. Rushmore, why not. But you will not get a game that presents a perfect "get to the castle" railroading playthrough. Instead it all comes down to letting go of whatever you think is the point and make your own point and be ok with making a new one:)

    For example I was so focused on money for the first 10 hours. I found a planet with rare materials and I started to grind like crazy... until I realized, "What the F*@& and I getting all this money for?" the moment I let go of that self designed goal I realized how fun other things around me were. Like a desolate water planet I started cliff diving from thousands of feet high to snag pearls and explore the bottom of the ocean.

    Why? Because its fun.

    3) I have seen a lot of bugs from other reports but I must be lucky as I have had either none or they were so small that I can't even remember them. The "phasing in" of the landscape is a mild eye sore and is my guess on why the ship cannot be flown too close to the surface of a planet. I am guessing that at higher speed like a starship the details all phase in too slowly.

    4) You get attached to planets and wildlife. This is compounded by the realization that as you start to adventure out into the galaxy, there is no easy way to map your way back. But I take a few screenshots and leave some names of planets and learn to let go. I do hope that an update in the future will make a waypoint system that is more user friendly because like I said, you kind of make your own story in the universe and I would love the challenge of getting back to my first planet later on.

    All in all, you have plenty of info out there about the game and the praises and complaints. It's certainly a different experience. I will sum up to say this game creates the same feeling that some of my favorite sci fi books did. It's a slow weird burn of a game.    … Expand
  28. Fred-E-Rick
    Aug 18, 2016
    10
    This is one of my favorite games ever. yes, it was over hyped, but I see the potential, hopefully the devs add all the content we were "promised" to begin with.
  29. AdamJensen77
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    This is something different, and its not for everyone. For me, its one of the best experiences I had on my ps4. The planets are beautiful, and the felling of loneliness while you are exploring plus the amazing soundtrack, create an amazing mix of sensations.

    If love space, and planetary exploration, you should ignore the critics and buy it, it is really amazing.
  30. slaphead99
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    I *love* how this game is diving opinion- and *that's* partly why I love it. The game is meant to be (mostly) *relaxing* not (over)stimulating; never forget that. Visuals, music, auto-generated whatsits- all marvellous (reminds me of Halo). I even like the inventory and resource management design (reminds me of Metal Arms). Only get this if you understand that exciting games can also be relaxing.
  31. avoidperil
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    Do you have an imagination? Are you a mature person? Are you patient? If you answered 'Yes' to all the above, I recommend this game.

    The core 'game' mechanic of the game is based around inventory management and crafting. Recipes are unlocked through visiting points of interest. There is no home base, nothing to tie you down. It's just you and your starship (and your multitool) which you    Do you have an imagination? Are you a mature person? Are you patient? If you answered 'Yes' to all the above, I recommend this game.

    The core 'game' mechanic of the game is based around inventory management and crafting. Recipes are unlocked through visiting points of interest. There is no home base, nothing to tie you down. It's just you and your starship (and your multitool) which you slowly upgrade, while you meet alien races and try to understand what they're saying to you with only a few of their words known.

    Even though it's a complete and deep game, we have the promise of more content to look forward to. I've sunk 30 hours into this game in two days and can't wait to explore more.    … Expand
  32. JackKasket
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    Repetitive, small game in a big sandbox, tech demo, boring. Those are the things you'll hear about this game. You're playing it wrong, it's exactly what was promised, you don't get it. Those are also things that you'll hear about this game.

    All of these arguments are pointless drivel. My opinion is that this title is one of those that should have been published as a 24h demo, and in    Repetitive, small game in a big sandbox, tech demo, boring. Those are the things you'll hear about this game. You're playing it wrong, it's exactly what was promised, you don't get it. Those are also things that you'll hear about this game.

    All of these arguments are pointless drivel. My opinion is that this title is one of those that should have been published as a 24h demo, and in order to continue playing you'd have to pay. But, controversy creates cash, and that's good for the small team behind NMS.

    There is a lot of room for growth in this title, that is for sure, but I personally am able sink hours in the tinkering and exploration while enjoying myself immensely. I don't like knitting, but I imagine my grandma likes knitting for the same reason I like NMS.

    But here's the thing, I bought this game with an expectation that it will be updated, upgraded, and made better. I don't really want more things, but I want more things to do. My grandma didn't knit socks all the time, she also knit some scarves, and whateverthehell else you can knit.

    If you read until here, let me give an honest to god helpful hint: Did you spend more time building your base in Fallout 4 than actually playing the core game? If yes, buy NMS. If not, don't.    … Expand
  33. Przemyslavitz
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    If you are looking for explosive gameplay and fast action, don't even bother playing NMS. People are blaming devs and spilling all the hate on it because it did not fulfill their made-up expectations. For me it is exactly what I expected - game made for pure exploration and chill. I really enjoy finding and discovering all those species on planets, harvesting resources and visitingIf you are looking for explosive gameplay and fast action, don't even bother playing NMS. People are blaming devs and spilling all the hate on it because it did not fulfill their made-up expectations. For me it is exactly what I expected - game made for pure exploration and chill. I really enjoy finding and discovering all those species on planets, harvesting resources and visiting different places. OK, gameplay is a bit repetitive, but which exploration/survival game is not ? DayZ, Terraria, Minecraft, Subnautica, ARK, etc. are repetitive as well.… Expand
  34. oldboy76
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    Damn, this game is awesome and quite the achievement. It may be too big, but a gripe like that is akin to saying, "this steak is too tasty." If you didn't like this game, you're probably a spoiled child with no job that listens to Skrillex and drinks at least three Monsters a day. Of course you're not going to like this game because it went over your head. Lazy people lack imagination andDamn, this game is awesome and quite the achievement. It may be too big, but a gripe like that is akin to saying, "this steak is too tasty." If you didn't like this game, you're probably a spoiled child with no job that listens to Skrillex and drinks at least three Monsters a day. Of course you're not going to like this game because it went over your head. Lazy people lack imagination and have to have their entertainment spoon-fed to them.… Expand
  35. woodsyend
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    The game is as they said it would be. You fly around, collect resources and explorer the vast universe. There are technical problems but they are not game ruining. The soundtrack is amazing and the feeling of how small you really are when you first leave the planet is hard to describe. The game can and will get repetitive so it's up to you how much time and effort you will put into theThe game is as they said it would be. You fly around, collect resources and explorer the vast universe. There are technical problems but they are not game ruining. The soundtrack is amazing and the feeling of how small you really are when you first leave the planet is hard to describe. The game can and will get repetitive so it's up to you how much time and effort you will put into the game in order to reach the center of the universe. it's like a bigger version of minecraft. This game is like the bvs of video games, honestly it's your own opinion that decides if you like it or not.… Expand
  36. dadrester
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky is a melancholic existential crisis. And that's a good thing...

    While my review here is not indicative of a longer term experience (I've played about 6 hours) I think I've probably encountered the bulk of the mechanics that make up the game loop. Most of these mechanics are relatively par for course "open world" box ticking exercises - find outposts, look for loot,    No Man's Sky is a melancholic existential crisis. And that's a good thing...

    While my review here is not indicative of a longer term experience (I've played about 6 hours) I think I've probably encountered the bulk of the mechanics that make up the game loop.

    Most of these mechanics are relatively par for course "open world" box ticking exercises - find outposts, look for loot, expand your alien vocabulary, craft and upgrade, and that sort of thing. Whilst not particularly revolutionary all of these activities are well presented and engaging enough to keep players going for a long time. An example would be the many locked doors that require crafting/finding key types etc, which offer a tantilising motivation for pressing on. The upgrade system so far is reminiscent of borderlands, and again offers a compelling reason to keep progressing.

    There's every likelihood that these mechanics may become boring and/or repetitive after a significant amount of time. Probably a good example is something like Far Cry (3,Blood Dragon and 4) or Skyrim/Fallout, where you're essentially doing the same things over and over - however, personally I still find pleasure in roaming around leveling up and just sort of taking in the atmosphere.

    While a lack of clear motivation or strong narrative might put some players off, or maybe leave them feeling slightly overwhelmed or lost, there is a definite sense of place to the universe. And it's this sense of place and mystery that really does appear to be No Man's Sky's ace in the hole.

    I'm often completely aghast when I think about the scale of the real universe, almost melancholy, wondering what's up there, and knowing full well that I'll never find out. No Man's Sky evokes those feeling perfectly - whilst leaving you room to make your own stories.

    The game can look stunning in places, however, it's procedural nature means in other places it can often look very rough, and while there's plenty wrong with the game, for example, the first person FOV, the fact you're unable to remap buttons (which by default don't feel correct) and so on, it's a superb experience so far and one of the few games that's had me thinking about it after playing.

    I find it easy to recommend the game to people, as long as they're aware of what they're getting into and are aware of what makes it special. In the same way Minecraft's lack of structure and urgency might not be for everyone, thos to whom it appeals will no doubt have an excellent time.    … Expand
  37. MegaMissLex
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    What an amazing job 'Hello Games' have done with this; it is not perfect but then nothing is. The amount of detail and playablity is far better than most games. I can understand the fustration of needing to collect reasources and only having a tiny amount of storage space. However! This improves as you progress in the game otherwise it would be too easy and I would board very early on.What an amazing job 'Hello Games' have done with this; it is not perfect but then nothing is. The amount of detail and playablity is far better than most games. I can understand the fustration of needing to collect reasources and only having a tiny amount of storage space. However! This improves as you progress in the game otherwise it would be too easy and I would board very early on. Consider how much better is this than other games out there and that it is a major debut from a small team.… Expand
  38. Matshiro
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    People are giving this game Negative comments, because they were too much hyped for this game.
    Developer said, that it's about exploring, nothing more, but people want another Call of Duty in space or something like that.
    If you like exploring new worlds, universe etc. This game is for you.
  39. PsykoMutt
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    Okay, I will preface this review by saying this game is NOT for everyone. This game is for he explorers, the self starters, the type who see something in a game world, and without being told, think to themselves "I'm gonna do it". If you're used to the handholding, objective based games, then No Man's Sky is not for you. On the other hand, if you can play Minecraft for hours, doingOkay, I will preface this review by saying this game is NOT for everyone. This game is for he explorers, the self starters, the type who see something in a game world, and without being told, think to themselves "I'm gonna do it". If you're used to the handholding, objective based games, then No Man's Sky is not for you. On the other hand, if you can play Minecraft for hours, doing whatever strikes you, exploring, discovering cool things, then you've found your new favorite game. No Man's Sky is, at it's core, all about exploration. Find a new planet, discover what you can, what you like, and do with it what you will. The apparent end game goal is to reach the center of the galaxy, but **** that! I'm currently trying to save up enough money to buy a freighter, so I can collect samples from all over, meanwhile I'm meeting alien races, discovering their history, learning the languages, all the while finding upgrades for my gun, suit, and ship. It's a real **** sometimes too, having to balance between the supplies that will keep you alive and in the sky, against those that can build you that sweet new upgrade, or net a tidy profit. This is a game for people who can find the fun in a world that is left open to them.

    In other words, if you just wanted to run around shooting stuff, probably best to look elsewhere.    … Expand
  40. Fill3rup_
    Jul 26, 2018
    9
    Next has made this games essential on PS now,(its on sale too) Everything has improved for the most part..a Couple of crashes on ps pro (turning Boost mode off is a fix for this).. Well Done Hello Games on not giving up on this very special game..
  41. ItsLarry
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    For starters, I want to say that this game isn't a 10 out of 10 in my opinion, but all the negative reviews from a certain website that won't be named, just so the game fails make me feel bad for the devs that worked hard on this game. I would say this is more of an 8 out of 10.

    Regardless, No Man's Sky has a very groundbreaking idea of exploring what may as well be an infinite amount    For starters, I want to say that this game isn't a 10 out of 10 in my opinion, but all the negative reviews from a certain website that won't be named, just so the game fails make me feel bad for the devs that worked hard on this game. I would say this is more of an 8 out of 10.

    Regardless, No Man's Sky has a very groundbreaking idea of exploring what may as well be an infinite amount of planets. And thankfully the idea is done very well, but this game won't be for everyone. Someone who doesn't like the basic premise of the game most likely will get bored of this game, but if the idea of adventuring from planet to planet acquiring more resources and better items sounds cool then this game is for you. If you are skeptical I recommend renting it if you can or letting a friend loan it for a bit because watching videos doesn't capture the feeling of the game to me. This is just the perfect game to play for an hour to kill some time. I can't imagine playing this game in long play sessions though. There are some downsides however. The ground combat isn't very good, the game can get tiring after playing for a long time in one day, and it may not be worth 60 US dollars to everyone, but I think the pros outweigh the cons. I had my expectations at a reasonable level and was not disappointed and am having a great time!    … Expand
  42. lukelinardos
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Excellent game. If you love exploration/survival then this is the perfect game. It isn't for everyone, if your looking for a perfectly polished game and don't appreciate indies then you won't enjoy this. Don't listen to the bad reviews, this game is so much fun and for the first time in a while, I'm sitting staring at the screen in a nostalgic awe.
  43. bogmire
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    "The game doesn't have a story line or multi-player." -another review
    NO IT DOES NOT, and thank God. If you want another linear, scripted AAA twitch shooter, look elsewhere.
    This is a game for exploration, if you can't come up with your own objectives and story, then don't buy it, but don't knock it for not being COD.
  44. Hopper7
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    I have only been able to spend about a half hour playing this game, due to work, and adult responsibilities having to take priority. But I can already tell that I am going to spend a lot of time playing this game. I have high hopes for the exploration aspect of this game. I played Freelancer for what feels like years. Easily one of my all time Favorite games. If the trading, space combat,I have only been able to spend about a half hour playing this game, due to work, and adult responsibilities having to take priority. But I can already tell that I am going to spend a lot of time playing this game. I have high hopes for the exploration aspect of this game. I played Freelancer for what feels like years. Easily one of my all time Favorite games. If the trading, space combat, and exploration is anything close to Freelancer, (which is over 10 years ago and still no sequel) than I will be one happy explorer. Cannot wait to play it more.… Expand
  45. robotdragon
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    A unique and amazing experience. This game is for people who enjoy a great single player experience. It has both simple and refreshing graphics. I felt like Han Solo travelling around the universe. This game might blur the line between triple A and indie titles.
  46. kidjosa
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    People that say this game is repetitive, obviously had no clue about this game to start with.
    No man's sky is about relaxing and doing your own thing, or follow the god atlas to the center. Mining element,s upgrading your ship, flying farther, mining more elements finding elements that you can sell for big cash, finding weird things on the planets. etc ...
    Offcourse to find these things    People that say this game is repetitive, obviously had no clue about this game to start with.
    No man's sky is about relaxing and doing your own thing, or follow the god atlas to the center. Mining element,s upgrading your ship, flying farther, mining more elements finding elements that you can sell for big cash, finding weird things on the planets. etc ...
    Offcourse to find these things you have to look around, and actually spend time with the game.
    If you are not the kind of person that can just enjoy a game and just run around mining some elements
    like as in minecraft. Then this game might not be for you. No man's sky is a very well done game, with lots to offer (if you look for it)    … Expand
  47. Indian220
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    The game is very well done and the target audience will get what they are looking for. Love the fact that its "multiplayer" in a sense but not the traditional type which intensified the lonesomeness of the universe. The world is decently filled with things to do and felt well rewarded for completing tasks and exploring. There are flaws to the game though as there are in any that i wouldThe game is very well done and the target audience will get what they are looking for. Love the fact that its "multiplayer" in a sense but not the traditional type which intensified the lonesomeness of the universe. The world is decently filled with things to do and felt well rewarded for completing tasks and exploring. There are flaws to the game though as there are in any that i would give a pass to considering it was created by about 10 people. I have enormous hopes for all the upcoming updates and can see myself playing the game for a long time to come.… Expand
  48. 7hiefence
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    There were some Warp jumps necessary to recover my inner explorer. After all these AAA-Games with their game play formulas, their checklists with repetitive tasks on mini maps or their poorly written stories were some kind of settling required. After almost 20 hours in the game I can say that the game has some issues with their mechanics or the repetitive buildings but damn I love theThere were some Warp jumps necessary to recover my inner explorer. After all these AAA-Games with their game play formulas, their checklists with repetitive tasks on mini maps or their poorly written stories were some kind of settling required. After almost 20 hours in the game I can say that the game has some issues with their mechanics or the repetitive buildings but damn I love the feeling if you land on a fresh planet which was never seen (and probably never be seen) by another player and start to explore its surface and fauna. I love the immersion which always gets me. I love the lack of any loading screen. I love the feeling of getting lost on these planets or better getting lost in this game. But Blah, you aren't interested in my new love affair. I feel almost forced to give this game a 10 because of this stupid zeros but this game isn't a 10 (nor a 0). It needs some additional effort by Hello Games but I love it already (or by that time [if I consider my first sentence]) P. S. Sorry for my English (it is a bit rusty)… Expand
  49. Lycanthropunk
    Oct 1, 2016
    9
    The ultimate Marmite game! OK, so Sean Murray lied. This is NOT the game he promised, and given the fact that one of the pictures on the back of the cover is actually a screenshot from the E3 scam and therefore bears no resemblance to the actual game I would say that it is still being falsely advertised and surely Trading Standards should get involved? None of this is cool, and I fullyThe ultimate Marmite game! OK, so Sean Murray lied. This is NOT the game he promised, and given the fact that one of the pictures on the back of the cover is actually a screenshot from the E3 scam and therefore bears no resemblance to the actual game I would say that it is still being falsely advertised and surely Trading Standards should get involved? None of this is cool, and I fully understand the backlash this game has got. However, playing the game we ended up with, I can't help but love it. Sure, it could've been so much better (it could've been the game he promised), but taken as is, I really enjoy playing it. I know it's a grinder. You fly from one planet to another and all you do is mine, upload pictures (Beyond Good and Evil, anyone?), try to learn words so you can vaguely understand what the identikit aliens say to you before you choose the wrong option, and feed or run away from very odd creatures. It plays like an indie game for your phone, but on a gargantuan scale. But there's something about it. I love flying my little ship, exploring planets. The simplicity of the game soothes me, it's strangely addictive. Murray's lies aside, most of the negative comments state that the game is repetitive, but that's never done the Dark Souls series, Call of Duty series or any FPS any harm has it? Or is repetition only OK if it involves killing things? Personally I have had quite enough of getting sniped as soon as I spawn in multiplayer shooters, and the levels in most shooters look much the same, yet people are moaning about planets looking the same. Some do, but so far I have been pleasantly surprised at the variety.

    I honestly think there is a clear divide in age groups here. Old farts like myself who grew up playing Elite on the ZX Spectrum have always dream't of playing a game life this. It genuinely feels like a truly unique experience playing it, and has a slow, chilled pace to it. It encourages you to sit back and enjoy the journey, not race to the end like you would in most other games, and that is quite addictive. Not many games make me think about them and plan what I will do next. This one does. If you like your games frenetic, violent, and in your face, then this is not for you. But if you fancy a game offering something truly different, something you can actually relax whilst playing, try it. The greatest game of this current generation is The Witcher 3, but once the story is done and every place explored, every monster killed, it's done. This game has no story to speak of- just enough to intrigue, but if you don't chase the main Atlas quest, you have a game you can always dip into, and you will NEVER see all it has to offer. I love it!    … Expand
  50. TzzzT23
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    This game was one of the wishlist games of mine, I was so much hype , after release date I was pissed about boring gameplay , but after playing more hours , I kinda liked it . the variety of the planets was so good , the space also was so realistic to me
  51. slartibart
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    Beautiful, mesmerising game that's been over hyped but no oversold. 20 hours in and I'm still enthralled by the different planets and the alien mystery. Truly is like stepping into the cover of a 50s pulp sci-fi novel. Those expecting Start Citizen will be disappointed. Those who like exploration, mystery and don't mind a chill grind for better ships and more resources will enjoy aBeautiful, mesmerising game that's been over hyped but no oversold. 20 hours in and I'm still enthralled by the different planets and the alien mystery. Truly is like stepping into the cover of a 50s pulp sci-fi novel. Those expecting Start Citizen will be disappointed. Those who like exploration, mystery and don't mind a chill grind for better ships and more resources will enjoy a unique experience. Hats of the developers.… Expand
  52. Twist92
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    The game if is quite fun if you want to get away from the high action games. The best way to describe this game is that it is minecraft for space exploring the game does get repetitive no doubt but most games that are that I played are so it was no surprise to me the game feels fine to me and I enjoyed it quite a lot, it might have been hyped a bit much but I think it is still fine for meThe game if is quite fun if you want to get away from the high action games. The best way to describe this game is that it is minecraft for space exploring the game does get repetitive no doubt but most games that are that I played are so it was no surprise to me the game feels fine to me and I enjoyed it quite a lot, it might have been hyped a bit much but I think it is still fine for me even with some bugs I have… Expand
  53. AreYouSerious
    Aug 27, 2016
    8
    Oh boy... the hate is strong with this one.

    I had zero desire to buy this game, yet a friend had been frothing at the mouth since it was first announced, but I (like most) was like "what the hell is this all about???" About a week before launch a saw a walkthrough video from the guy that "leaked" it on Youtube and found myself somewhat interested. So I thought I'd give it a go... and    Oh boy... the hate is strong with this one.

    I had zero desire to buy this game, yet a friend had been frothing at the mouth since it was first announced, but I (like most) was like "what the hell is this all about???"

    About a week before launch a saw a walkthrough video from the guy that "leaked" it on Youtube and found myself somewhat interested. So I thought I'd give it a go... and ironically, it got it's claws into me.

    It was so completely different from most games I play, I found myself fixed on finding "what was around the next corner" (or next galaxy in this case).

    But that intrigue will only last so long before everything starts to feel very much the same. Saying that, it gave me about 40-50 hours before I decided to stop - making sure I was still in a "happy place" with my experience.

    And that was the key for me - low expectations, and knowing when I'd had enough.

    Another big influence for me was the sound design... amazing! It drew me in and really gave weight and scale to the whole thing.

    Don't pay full price, but definitely give it a go and some point.    … Expand
  54. EL_TAHA
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Amazing, addictive, the "just 5 more minutes" kind of game. great concept with the biggest potential, but still with many issue.
    however a lot of things have already been fixed and addressed through patches and much more is coming. Even in its current state, its the best exploration/space game of this generation.
    upside: sense of discovery and finding new things never knowing what you    Amazing, addictive, the "just 5 more minutes" kind of game. great concept with the biggest potential, but still with many issue.
    however a lot of things have already been fixed and addressed through patches and much more is coming. Even in its current state, its the best exploration/space game of this generation.

    upside:
    sense of discovery and finding new things never knowing what you will find next
    beautiful art, amazing scenes, screenshot heaven
    interesting lore, as you learn about the history of what happened in the past and how the galaxy came to be.

    issues with the game:
    UI and some game mechanics needs improving: ( need shortcuts and hotkeys to make life easier)
    better waypoint system needed for planets and the interstellar travel ( devs confirmed this is in the works)

    for me these are the biggest issues in the game, and hopefully they are fixes easily

    my advice, try it out... its worth it    … Expand
  55. rickard2014
    Aug 25, 2016
    8
    The game was so much hyped upon that we see a very low user score like this, but as we could see from the metascore, the critics actually acknoledged that the game has it´s own genre and shouldn´t be hated upon.

    We see lots of people saying the planets are repetitive and not variate enough. Well, we knew that when they said it would have infinite planets, a company could either make    The game was so much hyped upon that we see a very low user score like this, but as we could see from the metascore, the critics actually acknoledged that the game has it´s own genre and shouldn´t be hated upon.

    We see lots of people saying the planets are repetitive and not variate enough. Well, we knew that when they said it would have infinite planets, a company could either make some planets and work hard to make them very different or make millions that look kind of the same. Either way, I'm impressed with the diversity overall and the outstanding achievement of this indie company. I wish more companies could pitch ideas like this into the comunity and actually have incentive from the people to keep doing so.

    Sadly, this kind of public reaction we see towards No Man's Sky will negatively impact the creative game makers and big companies, holding them towards safer and (ironically) repetitive ideas that seem to be widely accepted.

    My overall experience with the game has been positive and entertaining. It's a game I can always sit and enjoy while listening to podcasts, music or even the amazing soundtrack it has.    … Expand
  56. paconita
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    one of a kind. got love that feeling of been lost on this universe and learn your way out. just relax and explore. a game that not all about violence and you can only lose you thoughts and "fly away".
  57. AtticusFinch-
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    (No spoilers) I really like the game, but I see how it isn't for everyone. There are some terrible reviews on here, but if you already made it to the center of the universe in a week, the game clearly isn't for you... It's like going to Yellowstone & trying to make it to the other side of the park as fast as possible. Why bother going if you aren't interested in seeing the sights?

    And    (No spoilers) I really like the game, but I see how it isn't for everyone. There are some terrible reviews on here, but if you already made it to the center of the universe in a week, the game clearly isn't for you... It's like going to Yellowstone & trying to make it to the other side of the park as fast as possible. Why bother going if you aren't interested in seeing the sights?

    And there is a good story- you just have to eek it out. I learned over 100 words (as you don't understand alien languages of course) before even bothering leaving my first system- which meant hours and hours of slowly learning a species history through visiting various locations etc. And that changed the shape of the game for me, and my goals. it is slow though, and the resource grind is repetitive, but that should be known to everyone already, it's a little like Minecraft. Only different.

    Anyway, I dig it.    … Expand
  58. SalvationGaming
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    No Man's sky is an ambitious title from the indie studio Hello Games, and it leaves much to the imagination in the way of traditional story telling. In fact the game has almost no story at all. In it's early hours No Man's Sky is game of survival, and near it's bitter end it is nothing more than resource management. Without spoiling anything No Man's Sky's ending leaves a bitter taste inNo Man's sky is an ambitious title from the indie studio Hello Games, and it leaves much to the imagination in the way of traditional story telling. In fact the game has almost no story at all. In it's early hours No Man's Sky is game of survival, and near it's bitter end it is nothing more than resource management. Without spoiling anything No Man's Sky's ending leaves a bitter taste in the players mouth making all of their hard work feel meaningless. That being said the journey to get to that ending is where the true game exists. Encountering new alien species, finding resources throughout one of the quintillions of randomly generated planets, and even spaceship combat. Where No Man's Sky succeeds is also where it unfortunately falters. Early exploration feels exciting and new, but upon further inspection becomes repetitious at best. Planets begin to feel like nothing more than re-skinned color pallets of ones that came before, and new animals you discover rarely differ much from ones you've seen already. That being said No Man's Sky is still an enjoyable game, albeit a little buggy at times, and with it's faults I never found myself regretting the purchase. This game may not be the experiences you are looking for if you wish to experience it with friends, or if you want an amazingly told story. It is, however, a game worth investing in if you enjoy a sense of discovery and making your own adventures.… Expand
  59. DarthPreamp
    Aug 18, 2016
    10
    ACTUALLY a masterpiece. A very true life simulation. It doesn't hold your hand or make you feel like you are god, THANKFULLY. There is beauty and exploration and wisdom in it, that is as good or better than anything else ever made in the video game genre.
  60. Briciovh
    Aug 17, 2016
    8
    Here, we have an out the box game.
    Yes, you can't get established, you follow a goal that seems like an infinite loop of do-overs.
    This will get heavy on you if you were seeking for a game with an ending after 4-8 hours of story gameplay. This game is beautiful for a player who doesn't want just to get there to see the ending credits, or looking for a rich story, this game is made for    Here, we have an out the box game.
    Yes, you can't get established, you follow a goal that seems like an infinite loop of do-overs.
    This will get heavy on you if you were seeking for a game with an ending after 4-8 hours of story gameplay.
    This game is beautiful for a player who doesn't want just to get there to see the ending credits, or looking for a rich story, this game is made for exploration an appreciation.
    Even though, you'll just keep getting to lookalike intetest points and the same kind of technologies and resources over and over again.    … Expand
  61. JuhBoi
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    Everyone reviewing this game poorly is playing the game wrong, this game is absolutely sublime. Not only does it have a story that is outstanding and only takes around 11 hours if you follow the atlas path, but the pay off at the end is totally worth the hours you put in. If your not ok with only 11 hours there is an alternate path to complete the story that takes roughly 30 hours, and ifEveryone reviewing this game poorly is playing the game wrong, this game is absolutely sublime. Not only does it have a story that is outstanding and only takes around 11 hours if you follow the atlas path, but the pay off at the end is totally worth the hours you put in. If your not ok with only 11 hours there is an alternate path to complete the story that takes roughly 30 hours, and if that's still not enough I just spent 24 hours on a single planet alone that I thought was beautiful. In my opinion this game is worth the money just to take of into space for the first time and experience that. In reality this game has the greatest story of any game released this year and if you dont play it you are missing out on one of the greatest games of all time.… Expand
  62. comanderklieve
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    I will start by saying I gave it 10/10 to try and offset all the unfounded 0's.

    The game does what it was advertised to do, it is a massive beautiful game with totally free exploration with the option to follow a couple paths but you by no means have to. The controls are a bit odd but after just a few minutes of playing you get used to them and find they work very well. The    I will start by saying I gave it 10/10 to try and offset all the unfounded 0's.

    The game does what it was advertised to do, it is a massive beautiful game with totally free exploration with the option to follow a couple paths but you by no means have to.

    The controls are a bit odd but after just a few minutes of playing you get used to them and find they work very well.

    The survival aspect is there for those who want to venture off away from their ship and is avoidable enough to be a background feature for those that don't want it with room for everything in between.

    Space combat starts off all fingers and thumbs but, again, once you have played it for an hour or so and have accumulated more than 5 minutes of space combat you get the feel for it and it is a very enjoyable experience.

    Graphics wise it is excellent! Bar a view-drawing distance that can't be changed I cannot fault the visuals especially considering the variety. Though it is obvious that it is like lego with set pieces that can be put together by the procedural generation and that more parts are needed to help stave off the feeling of "this looks similar".

    The game has its issues, glitches, bugs, crashes and balance issues in some areas. But this was to be expected. Since the days of games spending 5 years in development are gone, with most if not all the of the made up time being spent on QA this is just the way of things now and we have only ourselves (the consumer) to blame. Hello Games has responded by hiring a massive support team and new head of QA with a new ticketing system starting Monday the 15th of August and are already hard at work on patches and workarounds along with FREE DLC.

    In conclusion:
    This game is a simple, chill game that I have already sunk 20 hours into and I don't see me slowing down anytime soon. It is an uncomplicated game that allows the escapist in me to zone out from my world and just fly, shoot, mine, explore and even try and discover the story...its there, just hidden a bit too deep for most people to be bothered to find.

    The game was over hyped and those who feel disappointed have to realise that the speculation of some fan blogs and even the odd periodical could never have been realised by a developer this small.

    Well done Hello Games, now fix those issues, get me my DLC!    … Expand
  63. EoN4262
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    Id like to start by saying i like this game and look forward to what it will become in the future. It has ton of potential.

    Ive been playing a lot of "Out There: Omega edition" on my ipad for the past few weeks leading up to this game. Imagine my surprise to find out this is the exact same game story albeit with better attributes. Anyone who has played "out there" will recognize the    Id like to start by saying i like this game and look forward to what it will become in the future. It has ton of potential.

    Ive been playing a lot of "Out There: Omega edition" on my ipad for the past few weeks leading up to this game. Imagine my surprise to find out this is the exact same game story albeit with better attributes. Anyone who has played "out there" will recognize the story set up and paths and what not, the inventory layout especially and even ship designs to some degree have made appearances here. Now this isn't necessarily a negative point as out there is a pretty decent game for a text based adventure. Its more like "this is the game that "out there" should have or could have or would have been under different circumstance". It also has a lot of aspects of games like "Galaxy on Fire" for space shipping and trading. The game does get repetitive but don't all games at some point? It certainly has its flaws and drawbacks but Im 15-20 hours in and still excited to get back into it each night after work. Back to fighting off skitter bugs from attacking me while i steal the ore out from under the sentinal's noses. Papa needs a new hyper core.    … Expand
  64. RicoC
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    I bought the Collector's Edition day one. It was WELL worth it! I am unsure why people spend so much time and effort with the fake low reviews. You get a ship, fly to a functionally infinite number of stars and planets and worlds, upgrade your ship, suit, gun...and get to the center. It is amazing. Gorgeous animals, plants, planets, etc.
  65. Grubhead
    Aug 16, 2016
    9
    I can't believe the negative reviews for this game...but I think many gamers (especially young ones) expect every game to be released exactly how they want it. This is wrong, and if you followed the game over the last year or so, you would have not been disappointed.

    The game is exactly what it is supposed to be...and many of the complaints are because of the repetitive grind (for    I can't believe the negative reviews for this game...but I think many gamers (especially young ones) expect every game to be released exactly how they want it. This is wrong, and if you followed the game over the last year or so, you would have not been disappointed.

    The game is exactly what it is supposed to be...and many of the complaints are because of the repetitive grind (for resources and storage slots). While I could have done without the grind for resources, this is typical of many games. So what...grind through the first 10-15 hours, then start exploring the rarer planets (green, red, and blue)! I gave it a 9 simply because I think the grind was too long...people just want to get out there and play the game, not sit on the hedonic treadmill of gather/upgrade for the first part of the game.

    I do think Sean would have been better off not adding the different color planets and required warp drives because people would not have had to grind, but I'm glad to now be able to go directly to more appealing planets. :)

    Space combat isn't bad...once you upgrade your ship!
    Sentinels are varied and make gathering much more interesting that most games out there...
    Resource gathering is MUCH faster than some games I've played (Minecraft, WoW, SWG, etc.)

    I love the fact that once you do the grind to obtain the basics...you're set! Now you can get on to do what the game is truly about: exploration and survival!

    Sure, they did try to market the game with combat and trading...and these do exist...just as they do in many other games. Nothing new here, and I think that's one reason people are dissapointed. They wanted some new combat and trading...and while crafting and trading could be improved upon possibly...(some games have added small additions to make it more fun), who would ever really want to play a game to trade? It's trading...quite boring in any game!

    Fighting can be fun...but this isn't an FPS game! The combat is basic, but meets the requirements (shoot, sprint, jetpack/jump, kill, and blow stuff up). Were people expecting some new FPS? If they were...why? Did they follow this game at all?

    Exploration is fun! If you like to explore, then it will be a fun game once you get past the grind to upgrade. Just when I think I've seen the same old stuff...I find a new planet that looks very different. Still sci-fi with the similar color pallets, but awesome!

    I loved exploring minecraft worlds...and I LOVE exploring No Mans Sky!

    If you think of the technical achievement with this game...it is outstanding! Minecraft graphics are horrible and it runs like crap using Java, but people love it. No Mans Sky is similar because while it may not be a AAA title with thousands of people working on it, the small team has pushed the limits to produce a beautiful procedural game.

    Just think...10 years from now the graphics capabilities will catch up (hard to render all that stuff on the fly...the PS4 and fastest PC can't keep up if you cranked up the graphics!) and we will be playing procedurally generated games like skyrim, COD, Minecraft, etc. but they will look awesome too!

    I will play COD again if they create a version with procedural generated maps...every round will be a new, unique game without the campers, nade spammers, etc.    … Expand
  66. Kz01701
    Aug 21, 2016
    10
    I don't know why there is so much hate for this game for in my opinion, it is one of the best games I played. It gives me the feel of Star Wars or Star Trek where there is no limit except where we want to go.
  67. Deadfodder
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    I really have enjoyed the game with 20+ hour s into the game. Destiny was much more of a let down in terms of release. I'll be playing for months to come.
  68. TheKingBonez
    Aug 24, 2016
    8
    Everybody is upset with this game, because they expected way to much. I absolutely love playing this game, and I am getting everything out of it I hoped too. I think they did a great job. There are some bugs here and there, but they have been updating the game regularly to fix it. I 100% recommend this game to anybody looking for adventure. Oh, and P.S anybody saying this game getsEverybody is upset with this game, because they expected way to much. I absolutely love playing this game, and I am getting everything out of it I hoped too. I think they did a great job. There are some bugs here and there, but they have been updating the game regularly to fix it. I 100% recommend this game to anybody looking for adventure. Oh, and P.S anybody saying this game gets repetitive obviously has not played past the first hours. It is actually repetitive for awhile but there is a lot more you can do once you get a good ship for yourself, like epic space battles and such. Hope this review helped!… Expand
  69. blakespot
    Sep 5, 2016
    10
    I have been gaming for 34 years and all my life I have dreamed of exactly this in gaming — an interesting, alternate universe, massive in scale, in which I can freely wander and explore at my own pace. That is what No Man’s Sky is to me, and it’s my observation that many others are similarly moved by the game. It's not an MMO, it’s not a space battle simulator, it’s not an FPS actionI have been gaming for 34 years and all my life I have dreamed of exactly this in gaming — an interesting, alternate universe, massive in scale, in which I can freely wander and explore at my own pace. That is what No Man’s Sky is to me, and it’s my observation that many others are similarly moved by the game. It's not an MMO, it’s not a space battle simulator, it’s not an FPS action shooter. There are elements of these things in the game,a but at its core No Man’s Sky is a universe waiting to be discovered.

    And the worlds within are not the backdrop; they are the experience. No Man's Sky is the most amazing gaming experience I have ever had.    … Expand
  70. zgillet
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    So far it's fantastic, and the low scores are because people just don't know how to play the game.

    First of all, you can get by without mining. Ever. Trading is a HUGE part of the game and most of the users just don't do it for whatever reason. The space combat gets pretty fun after some upgrades - you have to fly along planet's surfaces to find little areas to get upgrades. There    So far it's fantastic, and the low scores are because people just don't know how to play the game.

    First of all, you can get by without mining. Ever. Trading is a HUGE part of the game and most of the users just don't do it for whatever reason.

    The space combat gets pretty fun after some upgrades - you have to fly along planet's surfaces to find little areas to get upgrades. There are also beacons that lead to settlements for a lot of tech and upgrades.

    The NPCs have little interaction stories that are interesting and you can learn their words to better understand them. I also found a monolith that gave me a choice and it strengthened my relationship with the alien race.

    This was all in four hours of gameplay.    … Expand
  71. Crow86
    Aug 19, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky was my most hyped game for 2016 and, to be honest, it is what I expected. You can't go into this game thinking that it's an action game because it is far from it. The whole game is based around exploration and survival and getting to the center of the universe but you shouldn't do that right away. Build your inventories first and get as much tech as you want before headingNo Man's Sky was my most hyped game for 2016 and, to be honest, it is what I expected. You can't go into this game thinking that it's an action game because it is far from it. The whole game is based around exploration and survival and getting to the center of the universe but you shouldn't do that right away. Build your inventories first and get as much tech as you want before heading out on your journey.

    I will say that it is very repetitive and everything looks the same but I don't mind the simpleness of it. I can sit down and play this game for a few hours at a time and enjoy myself regardless of seeing and doing the same stuff over and over. Too many people seem to forget that No Man's Sky is not made by a huge developer with hundreds of people working on it. Hello Games consists of only 15 people and what they managed to produce was a very entertaining game... for the one playing that is, not so much to watch, unless you're just checking it out. I give the game the benefit of the doubt because, like I said, it's made by 15 people.

    Have an open mind when playing No Man's Sky and don't be like most people thinking it's going to be another action-packed, first person shooter. You explore, trade, and survive. That's it.

    And remember, I've said this twice now, it's made by 15 people so in my books, they made a pretty damn good game.    … Expand
  72. EyesofWrath
    Aug 18, 2017
    8
    No Man's Sky is an indie space exploration and survival game that, for the first time in my knowledge, gives the player the experience of being more than just a pilot, but a true explorer of worlds. Travel between planets is seamless from surface to surface. The visual style is simple but gorgeous, and the thrill of touching down on a new planet for the first time and exploring theNo Man's Sky is an indie space exploration and survival game that, for the first time in my knowledge, gives the player the experience of being more than just a pilot, but a true explorer of worlds. Travel between planets is seamless from surface to surface. The visual style is simple but gorgeous, and the thrill of touching down on a new planet for the first time and exploring the beautiful, immense diversity of it all is truly thrilling to me. I completely avoided the fiasco of No Man's Sky's promotional trail/release by simply not caring about the game. The fantastic review by hbomberguy alerted me to a niche appeal and piqued my interest, and I just bought it for a tenner in the PSN's fantastic Summer Sale. For three days I've binged it nearly non-stop, both alone and with my gf, who is enjoying the experience of exploration and discovery as much as I am.

    I’ve found planets with vast lakes and squidgy terrain, ‘paradise planets’ with green skies and green rivers that run through deep canyons, desolate moon-like planets with tall mountains and a palpable sense of loneliness, mushroom planets with toxic atmospheres, and barren planets with little to see or do besides mine the abundant outcrops of valuable minerals. I’ve seen creatures enormous, tiny, cute, and horrifying. I’ve seen haunting monuments to civilizations long-dead half-buried in the middle of nowhere, and bizarre arcing bands of shining minerals streaking out of the ground. I’ve seen soaring peaks and deep ravines and scorched, featureless plains, and strange floating islands peppering twisted purple landscapes. I’ve been hunted through snowy forests by predators that make my skin crawl, and fought off pirates in asteroid belts above the looming spectres of ocean planets. I’m a couple of dozen hours in and while there is a certain definite degree of repetition in aspects of the worlds I’ve been to (because this is an indie game made by a small team of human devs and not the Holy Grail made by Jesus Christ himself), I’ve not lost the sense of wonder when first setting foot on a new planet. I have no doubt that there will be a point where I feel as if I’m just going through the motions, but I haven’t hit that point yet, and for £10 I certainly feel like I’ve got value for my money. I’m also certain that I’ll pick the game up again after I’m done with it for the first time, as there is simply so much to see, not to mention the fact that Hello Games keep adding content for free and thereby increasing the amount available for people to do.

    If a game about chilled and contemplative exploration and discovery doesn't sound like your cup of tea, then nothing Hello Games did or didn't do will make you like this game. But if the idea of touching down on an alien moon, the other planets in the system looming in the sky like ghosts, an endless expanse of terrain unexplored stretching in front of you, terrain that no human may ever lay eyes on again, if this sounds exciting, then I highly recommend getting the game. Many of the complaints in the most helpful reviews here have been addressed and fixed. The PS4 version is currently the most stable, and it's only getting better from here.    … Expand
  73. niptuc
    May 5, 2017
    9
    got a ps4pro a week ago. some games, but no man's sky is special. it is a graphical and sound fest! sitting in front of the tv after a hard day of work and just let it "pour" on you. the only problem i see is this bad review wave that results in it's full-price-tag on launch. if they made it 20-40 bucks straight from the beginning everybody whould have praised it to the sun likegot a ps4pro a week ago. some games, but no man's sky is special. it is a graphical and sound fest! sitting in front of the tv after a hard day of work and just let it "pour" on you. the only problem i see is this bad review wave that results in it's full-price-tag on launch. if they made it 20-40 bucks straight from the beginning everybody whould have praised it to the sun like minecraft. with which it has many similarities, but for me is obvious the better and more appealing in all parts.i baught it for 16€ but what i got whould be a very very nice 40 buck game. just not worth the full 70€ which were answered here in europe on release which killed it for many people. plz go buy it and review it like a mid budget/priced title, and there will be 8-10 all over the place.… Expand
  74. vbfox
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    TL;DR: It's only worth 60€ if you are a fan of exploration, but once it's around 15€ all players should play it if only to show what a procedural generator CAN do, when done well.

    No man sky is great but not perfect, it's an exploration game where each planet is a discovery. It's not for everyone, if "Enjoy the journey" describe your type of player, if you explored areas in WoW just    TL;DR: It's only worth 60€ if you are a fan of exploration, but once it's around 15€ all players should play it if only to show what a procedural generator CAN do, when done well.

    No man sky is great but not perfect, it's an exploration game where each planet is a discovery.

    It's not for everyone, if "Enjoy the journey" describe your type of player, if you explored areas in WoW just because they looked cool you'll love it, if you play game for quests and directed content or for game mechanics you'll hate it. There are nearly no "quest" content and the game mechanics (Crafting, trading) are pretty bad.

    Now even for exploration it isn't the "perfect" game. It's missing procedural generation for a few key things that would have made it perfect : station structure is globally always the same, there are only a few station / sentient ET design in the game (3), no generated quests or even randomness in actions possible by NPC (All NPCs in station type "shelter" do nearly the same thing). Also the star structures are pretty boring, often 3/4 planets, not gas giants, no planet very far or very big...
    Even the planet grounds are pretty even, no big mountains, no profund caves, it's a globally flat world.
    Also a strangely populated one, there are hundreds of 1-person habitats on each planet but no ancient ruins or cities.

    But what's currently generated (Planetary color scheme, fauna, plants and a few variations on heightmap) is extremely nice and produce impressive results.

    I can only hope for the game to continue like minecraft did, for years, adding small touches everywhere and making everything more diverse and interesting.    … Expand
  75. Gbomb22
    Aug 19, 2016
    8
    This game is not going to be to everyone's liking. This completely new experience in gaming, has opened my eyes to the joys of an exploration game. Five years ago I would not have given this another look but as I slowly grow older and (possibly not) wiser, my tastes have changed and my patience has grown.

    As i'm sure you are all aware now, this is not a first person action shooter. Yes    This game is not going to be to everyone's liking. This completely new experience in gaming, has opened my eyes to the joys of an exploration game. Five years ago I would not have given this another look but as I slowly grow older and (possibly not) wiser, my tastes have changed and my patience has grown.

    As i'm sure you are all aware now, this is not a first person action shooter. Yes there are elements of this within the game, but that is certainly not what this is about. It's about exploring, spending four hours wandering around a planet to find whatever you are looking for and it is amazingly satisfying when that time and effort leads to a Journey Milestone.

    I like this game, a lot. It's original, it can be exciting, it can be tedious at times but, come on, we can't have excitement all the time, otherwise you might never appreciate when something truly is.... exciting!

    Not a perfect game, but the potential and originality of it all is keeping me gripped.    … Expand
  76. retrogeek45
    Aug 20, 2016
    10
    Just writing a review to combat the unnecessarily low user scores, the game is not perfect but i am enjoying it. The art style is beautiful and i have been waiting for a game to take me in and out of space for years, the game does this seamlessly. What people forget is this is an amazing feat of programming and will continue to be refined over time. I'm 20hrs in, no boredom here, maybeJust writing a review to combat the unnecessarily low user scores, the game is not perfect but i am enjoying it. The art style is beautiful and i have been waiting for a game to take me in and out of space for years, the game does this seamlessly. What people forget is this is an amazing feat of programming and will continue to be refined over time. I'm 20hrs in, no boredom here, maybe sean should should have included doom syle planet combat or some swarming zombies.… Expand
  77. mossfoot
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    This is not a game for everyone, but for those it strikes a chord with, it's just great. My advice is to keep moving, be an explorer, never try to settle down, and follow the Atlas story. Those who try to make it their next Elite are going to be sorely disappointed.
  78. Eyalf83
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    as much as I keep playing, the more I like the game. awesome game for exploration, crafting, relaxing. the game has a great sound! I really think people who gives rating of 5 and below are not understanding this type of game.
  79. Orpheous
    Aug 20, 2016
    10
    I have to phrase the cliche: This game is not for everyone! i played it and enjoyed every bit of it. stop with the hate. Everybody is hating on how they lied about the multiplayer and how its all the same and everything, this just show how much they know math, they know nothing.
  80. Xzyler
    Aug 20, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky was always going to disappoint people who expected it to be the very best thing that has ever happened to them. For those complaining about multiplayer, they said from the start this was a single-player experience. As for the rest, this game is phenomenal for what it is.

    And what it is is a space exploration and survival game. It is a sandbox game, so you get out what    No Man's Sky was always going to disappoint people who expected it to be the very best thing that has ever happened to them. For those complaining about multiplayer, they said from the start this was a single-player experience. As for the rest, this game is phenomenal for what it is.

    And what it is is a space exploration and survival game. It is a sandbox game, so you get out what you want to put in. Do you want cut-scenes and colorful characters and scripted experiences? Go play Mass Effect. This is a game centered around exploration and wonder. Discovering a new world, new creatures, new resources. There is a thrill in all of it. It can get repetitive in terms of mine, build, warp, repeat. But the thing is, every one of those tasks can be as fun or as tedious as you want it to be.

    If you want a lovely experience discovering new worlds and living your astronaut dream, get this game. Play it. Love it. It will not disappoint.    … Expand
  81. Blaq_Hand
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    It's a good game with a very impressive emulation of interstellar travel. I can't help but wonder what's next for this series ESPECIALLY if there's a bigger team the next time around.

    I don't feel the need to say "It's not for everyone" because you can say that about any game. The only way this is a "bad" game is if you go into it expecting things that were clearly not described as the    It's a good game with a very impressive emulation of interstellar travel. I can't help but wonder what's next for this series ESPECIALLY if there's a bigger team the next time around.

    I don't feel the need to say "It's not for everyone" because you can say that about any game. The only way this is a "bad" game is if you go into it expecting things that were clearly not described as the core of the game or you just immediately turn on games that come with hype because you're such a cool rebel.    … Expand
  82. moraes_ed
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    Afters 20 years I'm finally excited about a game again. I already played more than 30 hours and still loving it. This game looks great, the sounds are amazing and the freedom that is delivery it fantastic. This is about a lonely journey to anywhere you want or to become anything you want. There's small stuff that can be improved, but in general lines this is one of the best games ever.
  83. shooty08
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    Game is very beautiful for what it is, and it's important to remember Hello Games isn't a massive developer. Story becomes more fleshed out as you learn the alien languages in the game, this also helps you make correct choices in various encounters. Being able to set your own goals is a must if you want to enjoy the experience. If you have been bred on waypoint-to-checkpoint-to waypointGame is very beautiful for what it is, and it's important to remember Hello Games isn't a massive developer. Story becomes more fleshed out as you learn the alien languages in the game, this also helps you make correct choices in various encounters. Being able to set your own goals is a must if you want to enjoy the experience. If you have been bred on waypoint-to-checkpoint-to waypoint gameplay this is probably not the game for you.

    After about 30 hours of gameplay, my current goal is saving up 14 million units to buy a new ship, and also save up enough aluminum to build a hyperdrive upgrade. Then I'll start heading for the core again, or perhaps another Atlas space station. So many choices. I'll decide when I get back to the game.

    It'll be interesting to see what building bases and trading ships will add to the gameplay once that update is released.    … Expand
  84. TheAsem
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    If you are like me, and just love space and exploration, this game is definitely for you. No Man's Sky to me is a game that fulfills all my dreams about a space exploration game. The ability to venture in space and being able to land on every planet and discover that planet is something I have always wanted to do, and No Man's Sky opens up that possibility.

    I can agree that No Man's Sky    If you are like me, and just love space and exploration, this game is definitely for you. No Man's Sky to me is a game that fulfills all my dreams about a space exploration game. The ability to venture in space and being able to land on every planet and discover that planet is something I have always wanted to do, and No Man's Sky opens up that possibility.

    I can agree that No Man's Sky didn't live up to it's hype, but it is still an amazing game. Even though the gameplay can get a bit repetitive at times, the massive scale of the game and the diversity of all the planets makes up for it.

    No Man's Sky is definitely worth a try if you are interested in an exploration/survival experience set in space.    … Expand
  85. doctorjack2011
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    Fantastic an awesome so much fun can get repetitive but i dont mind super fun! I love the graphics and the procedural generation makes the game insane at points!
  86. Dana88
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    One of the best exploration game I've ever played. There are huge differences between planets, exploration is just pure fun.

    Although, it will not meet expectations of all of the players. The story/lore appears to be deeply hidden and may be unveiled by exploring planets or just moving from one system to another. Game is almost lacking action but it's not the goal here to fight every    One of the best exploration game I've ever played. There are huge differences between planets, exploration is just pure fun.

    Although, it will not meet expectations of all of the players. The story/lore appears to be deeply hidden and may be unveiled by exploring planets or just moving from one system to another. Game is almost lacking action but it's not the goal here to fight every creature. It's not Mass Effect nor space craft simulator.

    I give 9 because there are some things that could use some improvement like aiming, key bindings (for flying) and space combat, animations of quadruped creatures.    … Expand
  87. DioCassidy
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    REVIEW DATE 14/08/16: I went into this game, only researching the game about a week before its release. From what I read, it was exactly what I expected. The game really does provide an infinite universe with an endless amount of fully fledged planets to explore. If it wasn't for the full game price, $70-80 AUD. I think people would consider this a modern masterpiece. But considering theREVIEW DATE 14/08/16: I went into this game, only researching the game about a week before its release. From what I read, it was exactly what I expected. The game really does provide an infinite universe with an endless amount of fully fledged planets to explore. If it wasn't for the full game price, $70-80 AUD. I think people would consider this a modern masterpiece. But considering the modern market the game has to compete against in similar genres, like Minecraft, Subnautica and The Forest. (Which are all quite cheap) Make people completely forget just how big of a deal this game really is. It does still feel like a Beta. But the developers are some of the most enthusiastic people I've ever heard from, and they seem ridiculously into what they've created. They're definitely going to keep releasing patches and updates for this game. Which will completely change pretty much everything in the game. In my opinion, I think it'll end up being one of the most interesting and engaging games ever created. But right now. Wait until it's cheaper.… Expand
  88. omega501
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    I personally haven't really had any problem with this game. I don't care about graphics and textures unlike some people because graphics alone do not make a good game. This game is about survival and exploration, and that's exactly what you do. And it delivered well on that. It might be a bit repetitive, but what game isn't? Plus the rewards feel great and you feel very accomplished whenI personally haven't really had any problem with this game. I don't care about graphics and textures unlike some people because graphics alone do not make a good game. This game is about survival and exploration, and that's exactly what you do. And it delivered well on that. It might be a bit repetitive, but what game isn't? Plus the rewards feel great and you feel very accomplished when you finally make a new product or find something you've been looking for. Is it the best game ever? No. Is it a good space exploration game, and if not the best space exploration game in my opinion? Yes. I recommend this game to anyone who actually has imagination and likes a good bit of sci fi. If you just like COD and think every game should have amazing graphics and fighting, then this game isn't for you.… Expand
  89. gga0001
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    Not for everyone and not perfect, but if you are into space exploration and discovery, this is the game for you. The game does get ruining if you look up too much before playing, so be careful. I went in blind and LOVE it.
  90. Freygea
    Aug 19, 2016
    8
    Beautiful game. Love the various planets and the little creatures Ii find. I can get into the game and become lost for hours in a good way. It is a no pressure game and there are times that fits right into my life. try this game out before you believe all the negative reviews.
  91. Garr1ck
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    I do not understand why this game is getting such negative reviews. It has lived up to its promises. It's a wonderful game and incredibly engrossing. The game has only ever promised to be a survival game with elements of crafting, blended with trading. That is EXACTLY what it is. Give it a go. It's amazing.
  92. FallingCobra
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    In my opinion it's one of the greatest games in history. It's something we've never seen been before. That may well be the reason why it's not perfect, but every time I start the game and you see every little light and you think: wow, those little dots are all star systems with numerous planets and moons all I can think is: Wow!

    That's why I give it the maximum score, it's a kind of art    In my opinion it's one of the greatest games in history. It's something we've never seen been before. That may well be the reason why it's not perfect, but every time I start the game and you see every little light and you think: wow, those little dots are all star systems with numerous planets and moons all I can think is: Wow!

    That's why I give it the maximum score, it's a kind of art in the game world.

    That's being said: Hello Games will have to step up their game to ensure people will (remain) see that and enjoy the game for a longer period, like Minecraft. Now the game is to buggy and a lot of things you do are repetitive. This will become a breaking point for almost everybody at some stage and they will stop playing the game. Add MP, co-op or a proper storyline and try to generate planets, flora and fauna with more different looks and feels can improve the game experience a lot. I personally would love to explore a system with some friends and build abase of operations somewhere.

    I trust Hello Games will achieve this over time and I hope they will add this by free updates. Then it will become a testament of new capabilities in the gaming era and one of the greatest games of all times.    … Expand
  93. Zio_Vallo
    Aug 20, 2016
    10
    I've played this game for more than 50 hours and no boredom is on the radar yet. This does not mean that it can not be boring for you at all: this game is single player and extremely repetitive and slow in his mechanics, so if you as gamer are in continuous search for new and different things to do and you need frenzy and PVP or cooperation with others to have fun just stay away. I gave aI've played this game for more than 50 hours and no boredom is on the radar yet. This does not mean that it can not be boring for you at all: this game is single player and extremely repetitive and slow in his mechanics, so if you as gamer are in continuous search for new and different things to do and you need frenzy and PVP or cooperation with others to have fun just stay away. I gave a 10 for 2 reasons: the exploratory component and the infinite potential of the basic formula of this game . Exploration is the best ever seeing in a video game ever: planets are gigantic and even if they just have 1 single biome each these can be complex enough to reveal a lot of different combinations in the elements and create a variety of different environments. If you love pure exploration you will never end in doing it, but at the same time you will always have new places to go: 18.446.744.073.709.551.616 is a very big number of combinations. This enormity combined with the very simple mechanics of the game-play would normally bring me to sign an 8 as score, but I also have to consider the infinite number of improvements that both Hello Games and mod creators will be able to add to this base in the future. This potential is big as the number of planets: here we have an entire universe where every single thing imaginable could be added, more than enough for me to add 2 points to the final score. At the conclusion in my opinion No Man's Sky is an almost infinite sandbox game with a decent but slow and repetitive game-play and an almost infinite potential of growth: at the moment is not for everyone, but if it fits to you is fantastic.… Expand
  94. Ali-M
    Aug 21, 2016
    10
    This Is The Best Open world Game That Released For Star Wars/Trek Fans I really love it , With New Updates This Game Is Going To Be Perfect. But Low FPS In Some Moments Is Still a Problem I Hope They fix it Soon.
  95. johnnytopside
    Aug 21, 2016
    10
    I'm giving this a ten in advance.

    Yea it's unfinished. But I had a ton of fun playing it and got my money's worth at least twice over. It's only going to get better from here, and I can't wait to see what's in store for the game. I feel the need to give it a high score because I feel it deserves one but I'll never come back to update my review, much like many of the sour people who    I'm giving this a ten in advance.

    Yea it's unfinished. But I had a ton of fun playing it and got my money's worth at least twice over.

    It's only going to get better from here, and I can't wait to see what's in store for the game. I feel the need to give it a high score because I feel it deserves one but I'll never come back to update my review, much like many of the sour people who had placed too many expectations on a team consisting of ~15 members (including their QA guys).

    Blame Sony for the hype, the lead developer only wanted people to play his game that I'm sure he had grand intentions for. But you have to realize there is a lot of pressure when it comes breathing down from your bosses (Sony).    … Expand
  96. SkyBry
    Sep 30, 2016
    8
    After more than 40 hours in this game, I have to give it an 8. Yes, there are things that could be improved, areas where the story could be more interactive, options that would be cool, but when it comes down to it, this is a pretty great game. I've played games for 40 years now, and relatively few have held my attention the way NMS does. It's not fair or even realistic to compare thisAfter more than 40 hours in this game, I have to give it an 8. Yes, there are things that could be improved, areas where the story could be more interactive, options that would be cool, but when it comes down to it, this is a pretty great game. I've played games for 40 years now, and relatively few have held my attention the way NMS does. It's not fair or even realistic to compare this game to others, such as Minecraft, unless it is in the context of it being something new and different. This is not a world-building game like Minecraft. It's not a story-driven FPS like Half Life. It's something all its own. Hello Games have created something very special in No Man's Sky, and it is unfair to give it low marks because it doesn't live up to the expectations of everyone out there that was looking for the 'be all and end all' universe sandbox game. Save your cries of "Sean lied to us!", and grow up. No Man's Sky is a work of art, and I am absolutely sure that Sean Murray and Hello Games are not done with their painting yet. Yes, it was probably released a bit too soon. Yes, it could use additional content. Yes, there are some bugs. But in the end, this game held the attention of a 50 year old rather jaded gamer, and I'm going back to play it again tonight. No Man's Sky is a GOOD game.… Expand
  97. Dr4gonkiller96
    Aug 21, 2017
    9
    unlike everyone else, i didn't follow the Hype i pre-ordered the game after saw the last 3 trailers. the reason i like it is because its not like any other game out there, its a peaceful relaxing experience where you can just walk and explore and soak in the surrounds, its music just Like Journey and ABZU, captures the environment and setting making the world live and breath, its Sci-Fiunlike everyone else, i didn't follow the Hype i pre-ordered the game after saw the last 3 trailers. the reason i like it is because its not like any other game out there, its a peaceful relaxing experience where you can just walk and explore and soak in the surrounds, its music just Like Journey and ABZU, captures the environment and setting making the world live and breath, its Sci-Fi feel and looks just makes it stand out and makes you immersed into you surroundings and is the reason i love Infinite Warfare and Alien Isolation, nothing beats the urge of exploration in a vast open space with numerous planets and animal life with different Vistas on each one, nothing captures going to space and landing on an alien planet like NMS, and nothing beats its nostalgia feel with its Scenery and Music. its a living Art Work of what a game should be, loved and cared for by its creators with all its passion merged into one to make something they are proud of to call their creation. normal Dev's would just stop and leave it (Mass Effect Andromeda) while Hello Games gave all their effort to perfect and improve the game they released not caring about the negative reviews while caring enough to fix and improve anything that was missing or broken. no other Dev Studio has done what Hello Games has done, they created a Code from nearly scratch to make a game bigger than any other game out there. they broke new grounds in a territory they have not gone to, they went from a studio that made Joe Danger to a Studio that made one of the most Innovative games in history. they did an amazing job for their first try and that's why i love NMS, and that's why NMS is one of the best games this Current Gen.… Expand
  98. dyinginbeauty
    Jul 30, 2018
    8
    I bought this on sale for £15 a day after the NMS next update came out, having never played the game prior to this - At the initial game launch I waited for reviews to come out, hence made the decision to pass it at the time. I would have been very annoyed had I paid £50 for a half finished game with loads of promised content missing...

    The NEXT version of NMS is pretty amazing for    I bought this on sale for £15 a day after the NMS next update came out, having never played the game prior to this - At the initial game launch I waited for reviews to come out, hence made the decision to pass it at the time. I would have been very annoyed had I paid £50 for a half finished game with loads of promised content missing...

    The NEXT version of NMS is pretty amazing for someone who has never played it before! The look of the game, the retro 1950's inspired art work, the sound, and the sheer scale make this a special experience. I am a casual gamer, not being interested in the deeper aspects of mining and gathering essential items, but I can see that here there is a lot to do here... If your'e like me go for the creative mode, which is a god mode allowing you to explore freely with no need to harvest raw materials etc.

    Why 8? It is confusing at times, being unclear what your actual objectives are, and secondly the frame-rate at certain points drops so low that is for a few moments unplayable...

    Definitely worth a shot if on discount.    … Expand
  99. spaceisace
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    i bought this game on its release.....back then it was quite basic and quite buggy...I stuck with it and after numerous free updates...this game is really starting to shine.....it reminds me of the old school game elite but on steroids...I have been playing games since zx spectrum days and to be honest this is the game I always wanted to play..ive spent many hours totally engrossed in thisi bought this game on its release.....back then it was quite basic and quite buggy...I stuck with it and after numerous free updates...this game is really starting to shine.....it reminds me of the old school game elite but on steroids...I have been playing games since zx spectrum days and to be honest this is the game I always wanted to play..ive spent many hours totally engrossed in this game (wifes not happy lol)...its relaxing beautiful and a great way to spend your time after a hard days work...I think todays gamers expect to much..they are not happy if a games not full blown action set on rails...this is a total chilled out exploration of a galaxy....people are slating it...but think about it..... its made by a small team of guys...and they have achieved something truly amazing.....the graphical updates are superb... and from the first time I played compared the most recent update --> its in another league! looks so much better....hats off to the developers.....I hope u keep polishing this game off...I don't know why this game has had such bad reviews?....ive never spent so much time on one game...its so addictive....and to be honest I totally love it!!...amazing experience and well worth the money… Expand
  100. MrGrimmz
    Jul 19, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No Man's Sky has very much redeemed it's self. with the beta tests of the update NEXT having amazing reviews and critics calling it the spiritual awakening or the Galactic Sized Come Back, the game is here to stay, gone with the bugs and here with the revolution of gaming.

    The first update titled "The Foundation Update" brought a new game mode, base-building, the ability to grow plants and products, automation, etc

    The second update called, "The Pathfinder update" gave us 4k graphics, 3 new land vehicles, an ARG, increased base building mechanics, more game modes and updated procedural software.

    The third update was the 1st reviver getting people to come back, this was "Atlas Rises". With 30 hrs of great story, more procedural software updates, graphical updates, another game mode, (a somewhat bare bones) Multiplayer, more base building mechanics, ability to buy freighters and big ships, the ability to own 6 smaller ships at a time in your freighter, ship combat, and also flight combat and landing controls were also updated.

    And finally the Big Daddy of all the updates and game saver of the century, "NEXT", while inconclusive and only going off well-known, hardcore, critic and beta tester accounts, the game seems to be saved completely from the trash can. Next has been confirmed to have, Ringed planets, more story, third-person view, multiplayer models, buy-able corvettes and frigates, COMPLETELY amazing and OVERHAULED graphics, factions, PVP, Playable races, amazing add-ons to base-building, gravitational physics, Overhauled procedural codes, Racetrack building and the ability to share them, updated resources, ability to command a fleet of ships and a restraint on universal currency so it doesn't become inflatable as easily. And i haven't even got into the stuff speculated by the new trailer.

    This game is here to stay. Sean Murray never gave us promises and we struggle to grasp that. i myself gave a review of 4 before, ripping the game apart, but now the game we WANTED(and not promised) is finally here. we should all be happy it is and hope for it's continued progress to be as successful as the past updates.

    Final Comparison: EVE/Elite Dangerous/Minecraft, i struggled to compare this game to anything but EVE and Elite Dangerous with more exploration and the infinite possibilities of Minecraft.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 96 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 41 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 54 out of 96
  3. Negative: 1 out of 96
  1. GameCritics
    May 8, 2020
    80
    While I’m sure developer Hello Games is still tweaking things and perhaps even creating more content for No Man’s Sky, the current state of affairs is a strong one. This galactic opus still offers an infinite amount of content for those who want to lose themselves among the stars, but now also contains a concrete throughline that will satisfy a wider array of players. It can be irritating at times, but it’s also full of stunning moments and the satisfaction of building a virtual life among the stars. Four years after launch, it’s finally a journey worth taking.
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  2. BaziCenter
    Feb 10, 2017
    60
    The world of No Man's Sky is insanely vast and beautiful, but there’s nothing to do in it! There’s no goal, no destination, no ending, nothing!
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  3. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    60
    While No Man's Sky is engrossing for the first few hours, repetition starts to set in and the proceedings grow dull. The developers stated that they plan to add significant features such as base building which could dramatically change the game for the better. There's a promising foundation present, so it's possible to envision a more substantial game down the line. As it currently stands, though, our excitement to cross the universe faded sooner than we expected.
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