No Man's Sky

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4.8

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  1. jakseth
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    Despite the well documented flaws and false promises, I still think this game is an amazing achievement after 40 hours of play. Everything is quite -simply said - “arcade” and the grinding is tedious but it is an absolute blast to travel, discover and explore. No man’s sky will certainly be part of my gaming hall of fame in term of memories. Moreover, it should get better over time. IfDespite the well documented flaws and false promises, I still think this game is an amazing achievement after 40 hours of play. Everything is quite -simply said - “arcade” and the grinding is tedious but it is an absolute blast to travel, discover and explore. No man’s sky will certainly be part of my gaming hall of fame in term of memories. Moreover, it should get better over time. If You like space and exploration go for it. If not wait for content updates to get more meat.… Expand
  2. MrWonderful
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Initialized on some random "paradise" planet with an unpronounceable name. Have to repair spaceship. Got killed by 3 Sentinel Drones while harvesting materials for said ship repairs. Respawned and sought revenge on drones. Continuing to repair ship. Haven't been able to leave planet to start exploration for two hours so far. Awesome.

    It's like EVE Online for vegans.
  3. DarkHoop
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    After the pre-order bug, I still have to give this a 10. I have many hours in and looks like many more to go. This is not a game for most people. 1 out of my 20 of my friends liked it, and also my son, and 3 Nephews love it. I've had so many get moments in the game so far. As much as I would just die for a co-op I still love it.

    After listening to the interviews with the main Dev before    After the pre-order bug, I still have to give this a 10. I have many hours in and looks like many more to go. This is not a game for most people. 1 out of my 20 of my friends liked it, and also my son, and 3 Nephews love it. I've had so many get moments in the game so far. As much as I would just die for a co-op I still love it.

    After listening to the interviews with the main Dev before buying this game, I got exactly what I thought it would be. Here is hoping for future updates and co-op in the next one :)    … Expand
  4. omegamarx
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    un juego excelente el cual no es para todo el mundo. Si estas buscando un juego de pura accion, tiros y misiones esto no es para vos. El juego se centra en la exploracion y en descubrir cosas nuevas. Cada nuevo planeta que se visita es un ecosistema completamente distinto con efectos de sonido completamente distintos que lo hacen aun mas inmersivo. Si sos de los que aman estar horas yun juego excelente el cual no es para todo el mundo. Si estas buscando un juego de pura accion, tiros y misiones esto no es para vos. El juego se centra en la exploracion y en descubrir cosas nuevas. Cada nuevo planeta que se visita es un ecosistema completamente distinto con efectos de sonido completamente distintos que lo hacen aun mas inmersivo. Si sos de los que aman estar horas y horas encontrando nuevos objetos, descubriendo nuevos lenguajes y perderse para poder sacarle el mayor jugo al titulo entonces este juego es para vos.… Expand
  5. Eikast
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    So a lot of people seem to dislike this game. I think that it has to do with the hype that this game received. No, this game did not live up to the hype but it is a pretty decent game. I wouldn't recommend most people buying this at the full price of $60, I'd recommend to wait until it drops down to $40 or so.

    If you like the idea of surviving (e.g. Minecraft) but would love to explore    So a lot of people seem to dislike this game. I think that it has to do with the hype that this game received. No, this game did not live up to the hype but it is a pretty decent game. I wouldn't recommend most people buying this at the full price of $60, I'd recommend to wait until it drops down to $40 or so.

    If you like the idea of surviving (e.g. Minecraft) but would love to explore space and would love to take your time to enjoy the experience, then this game is probably for you. This game can be somewhat repetitive since it's very straight forward (gather resources, upgrade your ship, suit, go to new planet closer to core of the galaxy). The best way to describe this game is that it's a survivor/exploring game. When I say explore I mean it literally since the developers don't know what's on every planet that's why you get units (currency) for discoveries.

    This game isn't a space combat simulator, nor is it an amazing space shooter. It really reminds me of Spore, it's amazing because of the uniqueness of the game itself, not because the game itself is out of this world (no pun intended).    … Expand
  6. yenny
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Amazing game. I really do not get the fact people are giving this a zero rating. For me this is Game of the Year, don't worry Sean, keep up the great work!k
  7. Wildsamich
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    I didn't jump on the hype train, which could be why I love this game. This isn't Call of Duty or any other twitchy game made for 12 year olds. This is a game about freedom and discovery. I love exploring, and discovering new things and No Man's Sky provides those better than any game I've seen before. The small inventory is kind of annoying, but just gives me more reason to find inventoryI didn't jump on the hype train, which could be why I love this game. This isn't Call of Duty or any other twitchy game made for 12 year olds. This is a game about freedom and discovery. I love exploring, and discovering new things and No Man's Sky provides those better than any game I've seen before. The small inventory is kind of annoying, but just gives me more reason to find inventory space upgrades around the universe. Played about 10 hours so far with no signs of getting bored.

    I'm pretty sure the bad reviews are coming from people who had way too high of expectations or people that don't have a ps4 and are butthurt about it.    … Expand
  8. GMRlife
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I don't know what so many people were expecting from NMS, but the final product is exactly what Hello Games promised it would be. NMS is not so much a game as it is a journey and experience. And when it comes to offering a beautiful and memorable experience, NMS offers it in spades. Don't go into NMS expecting Dangerous Elite or Destiny, that is not what the game is, and if you do go inI don't know what so many people were expecting from NMS, but the final product is exactly what Hello Games promised it would be. NMS is not so much a game as it is a journey and experience. And when it comes to offering a beautiful and memorable experience, NMS offers it in spades. Don't go into NMS expecting Dangerous Elite or Destiny, that is not what the game is, and if you do go in with those expectations then you will be disappointed. If you want a game that you can relax with and spend your time exploring and seeing things that others may never lay eyes on, then NMS will be a perfect fit for your collection.… Expand
  9. dim-s
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    The game is about a distant and unexplored space, very exciting. I believe that the game will be a new phenomenon in the gaming industry, and soon we will see a surge of interest in space issues.
  10. Foxko
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    Great game. Compelling and addictive.

    Space travel and exploration are exciting and unique. Feels insanely satisfying traveling through space and mining to make enough money to buy bigger and better upgrades.

    Needs some work with textures and a few bugs here and there. Promised future updates to add in some more elements to game will help too.
  11. DonBacky
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    The concept of the game is absolutely simple and incredible; explore an infinite (!!!) universe as a sole stranger. The whole time you play, you are driven from the questions "What's next? What 'll find on the next planet, next system?" and you go on, possessed by curiosity.
    It's the kind of game that not reveal you much, you need imagination (our most powerful resource to enjoy basically    The concept of the game is absolutely simple and incredible; explore an infinite (!!!) universe as a sole stranger. The whole time you play, you are driven from the questions "What's next? What 'll find on the next planet, next system?" and you go on, possessed by curiosity.
    It's the kind of game that not reveal you much, you need imagination (our most powerful resource to enjoy basically everything); it's not a game for everyone.
    I won't say it's perfect, it has is flaws, but i suggest you to embark on this journey and let aside prejudices.
    Thank you Hello Games to have made the game i dreamed when i was a child.
    Marvel in the eyes, boldness in the heart...    … Expand
  12. Goreminister
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    This game is a pioneer in gaming history. A game mechanic like this has never done before and it´s awesome fun to explore the endless space, if you´re into crafting, exploring and stuff like this. Anyway it´s a milestone in gaming. Worth buying!
  13. Dreizehn
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    This is not a 10, but its not a 0 neither (AT ALL) and we need to counterpart the stupid notes of 0 from trolls and people that havent play NMS. This is an AMAZING and absorbing game. I have spent 10h on it and I just think to get back to it as soon as I can. The universe is zonderfull, with plenty of things to do an to discover. Not a game for everyone, but A GREAT game for sure. PeopleThis is not a 10, but its not a 0 neither (AT ALL) and we need to counterpart the stupid notes of 0 from trolls and people that havent play NMS. This is an AMAZING and absorbing game. I have spent 10h on it and I just think to get back to it as soon as I can. The universe is zonderfull, with plenty of things to do an to discover. Not a game for everyone, but A GREAT game for sure. People who expected a Starcitizen game, go and play Starcitizen, but dont troll NMS if it wasnt what you imagined. I will give this game a 8… Expand
  14. Hackett
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    To be entirely fair, I am one weird dude. I love the idea of a game where the only thing I do is travel through an endless galaxy collecting resources, naming new discoveries, and just marveling at the scale of the universe. If any of that interests you, you will enjoy No Man's Sky. It's not for everyone but for those few weird guys like me it is amazing.
  15. endisni
    Dec 6, 2016
    9
    An excellent game. The music, graphics and sound effects are top notch. Controls are spot on, interface is good. To seamlessly travel from planet to space, to planet etcetera, effortlessly, whilst being encouraged to brave it out on the planets for as long as possible really add to the immersion. If this had co-op couch play, I'd give it a ten. I paid twenty five of the queens poundsAn excellent game. The music, graphics and sound effects are top notch. Controls are spot on, interface is good. To seamlessly travel from planet to space, to planet etcetera, effortlessly, whilst being encouraged to brave it out on the planets for as long as possible really add to the immersion. If this had co-op couch play, I'd give it a ten. I paid twenty five of the queens pounds for this, and think I paid the correct amount for it.… Expand
  16. dvbranton
    Dec 5, 2016
    9
    I got this the day the Foundation patch came out. I can see where users would be a little upset at the game at first. I feel like Sony pushed this game out the door before it was ready. Hello is still working and adding to the game as the Foundation patch shows. Its a fun game if you are not about killing anything and everything in site. It is like a little touch of minecraft in space. TheI got this the day the Foundation patch came out. I can see where users would be a little upset at the game at first. I feel like Sony pushed this game out the door before it was ready. Hello is still working and adding to the game as the Foundation patch shows. Its a fun game if you are not about killing anything and everything in site. It is like a little touch of minecraft in space. The creative part is like Subnautica as far as base building goes which isnt a bad thing. It is still exploring the universe though and it is massive. Expect to invest lots of time in the game.… Expand
  17. Camazza2008
    Aug 13, 2016
    8
    Jogo muito bom , com uma otima proposta ,o começo pdode ser meio estranho para a maioria dos jogadores mas e um game que vale a pena de se jogar recomendo a todos explorarem esse vasto universo
  18. GamesXtreme
    Aug 31, 2016
    8
    The bottom line is that No Man's Sky isn't the game that many of you hyped it up to be. It's a case of expectation vs. Delivery, and honestly, I'm fine with it since I know it'll grow once Sean and his small team get to grips with the bugs/issues. I've a lot of respect for anyone who isn't rocking out David Braben, Chris Roberts levels of teams for their space game, who has the gumption toThe bottom line is that No Man's Sky isn't the game that many of you hyped it up to be. It's a case of expectation vs. Delivery, and honestly, I'm fine with it since I know it'll grow once Sean and his small team get to grips with the bugs/issues. I've a lot of respect for anyone who isn't rocking out David Braben, Chris Roberts levels of teams for their space game, who has the gumption to build a game like this in the current climate of entitlement.

    I'm enjoying No Man's Sky.

    If like me you're interested in the journey and you're not needing your shootyman's twitch-reflex CoD-tested 24/7 then the chances are you'll find something to like in No Man's Sky. Even if you dive into the space battles with a serious upgraded ship.

    There's something for most people here.

    It's just not the game that you hyped it up to be.

    YET...    … Expand
  19. zibbozz
    Aug 13, 2016
    8
    All in all I can say that I really love this game. But the game breaking bugs are just destroying it. So at the moment you can describe the game just with "ce-34878-0"
  20. antoniopostmeza
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No Man's Sky has been a great exploration game since its release, I don't care about the multiplayer missing and I don't think that actually important for the game since the universe is so big that meeting other players could be complicated (just try to travel to the Galactic Hub with a Class C ship from the northern section of the Alpha Vector). The updates made the game much better, with more things to do but still it is just a chill exploration game. I still get goosebumps everytime I land on a new planet. I'm still a very long way to te center of the Euclid Galaxy and I know what I'll find later in the game, I've done the Atlas Path and yes, it's not the best storyline ever, it's just a secondary quest to obtain the ability to locate black holes. Anyway, the game is just what they said it would be, I only miss the rotation of the planets, that was a personal bummer, and perhaps some more animals, but that's just because I have not found dinosaurs but other people have. Update 1.1 and 1.2 were great and 1.3 might bring multiplayer, so that should be it for that issue. You can get it cheap now (maybe that was a real problem when it came out, it was too expensive, maybe) and with the updates I think it is worth it. :)… Expand
  21. lolmolo
    Jul 29, 2018
    9
    I played the game when he arrived, i was bored after 15 hours. Next i download all the patch including the "next" one and 3 days after i think almost all the problem are solved (some bugs). (sorry for my bad english i'm french ;))
  22. Teoteska
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    When you've been waiting for this game since they first mentioned it in 2011, Nothing is going to change your mind about playing it. That being said, 3 days in - I can't put it down. I've been skipping work all week just to play. It's not for everyone obviously, if you love exploring without needing to worry about structure, if you love upgrading things and getting better stuff over time,When you've been waiting for this game since they first mentioned it in 2011, Nothing is going to change your mind about playing it. That being said, 3 days in - I can't put it down. I've been skipping work all week just to play. It's not for everyone obviously, if you love exploring without needing to worry about structure, if you love upgrading things and getting better stuff over time, if you love art and color, if you love space, you will enjoy it.… Expand
  23. Sliyaroh
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    The game is astonishing and it will only get better. While I spawned on a toxic festering land with aggressive dinosaurs and angry flying robots, I managed to fix my busted ship and jet out of there. It turns out that my planet was in system of worlds that were full of aggressive monsters right out of Lovecraft's nightmares. I especially loved the thirty story juggernaut that smashed meThe game is astonishing and it will only get better. While I spawned on a toxic festering land with aggressive dinosaurs and angry flying robots, I managed to fix my busted ship and jet out of there. It turns out that my planet was in system of worlds that were full of aggressive monsters right out of Lovecraft's nightmares. I especially loved the thirty story juggernaut that smashed me with one stomp before I realized the darkness was not an early sunset. The flora is to die for. Literally. It was a pokemon space adventure as a bulbasaur looking mad pumpkin vine whipped me into submission, and paid no heed at all to my safe word.

    I finally got warp cells, but here is the tragedy in all my glorious fun. Pirates. Loads of pirates who were tipped off by that dirty rotten Gek in the space station that I had bought them but hadn't yet installed them. But everything turned out okay. I only died a few times before I managed to warp out of there and find a planet of green seas and pink trees.

    Oh, what's that growling sound?    … Expand
  24. Agarwel
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    To my surprise the game is actually better than I expected.
    Of course it is not a perfect game that will last you forever. It is still "small" indie game from small indie studio. So of course there is not enough totally unique content for 14 quatilion planets. And sooner or later the gameplay starts to repeat itself.
    But... there is actually surprising amount of content and goals for you    To my surprise the game is actually better than I expected.
    Of course it is not a perfect game that will last you forever. It is still "small" indie game from small indie studio. So of course there is not enough totally unique content for 14 quatilion planets. And sooner or later the gameplay starts to repeat itself.
    But... there is actually surprising amount of content and goals for you to finish. Of course some basic elements (like trading posts, caves,...) on the planets are present in such amount, that they repeat from very start. But there is enought of unique stuff that is not copy+pasted everywhere, but it is really rare to encounter. So even after hours and hours of gameplay you encounter new unique content. And the feel of exploring the unknown still drives you forward. This helps to keep the game fresh for along time.

    The most important thing is, that game is not a total meaningless walking simulator. It actually gives you enough objectives (to build something or points you in direction of some unique structure or NPC) to keep you going and to encounter cool stuff. So far I did not encountered situation that I would be exploring for a sake of exploration. Or grinding elements just so I can grind more elements. There was always bigger goal behind it (from crafting upgrads to pointing me to black hole) that moved me somewhere and felt rewarding.

    I also feel that this game is different from other space sims. On one hand it is much biggers. But on the other hand it is simplified. But in a good way. First of all the gameplay is fast (you dont spent 95% of the time in empty space. Traveling between planets is so fast you dont get bored like in the EVE Online). And you know what ou ar supposed to do from start. You dont feel lost and overwhelemed. So this may be good entry game to the genre even for newcomers.    … Expand
  25. nicsolarfield
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    No Man's Sky has been everything I thought it would be. Groovy, intergalactic, space, funk. Catch you on the flip~side and may the force be with you.
  26. spoons100
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    I understand all the criticisms against NMS, and even agree with them, but even so, I can't stop playing this game. It's one of the most engaging games I've played in a long time.
  27. Firefly-0006
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    This game is exactly what the developer said it would be. Its not for everybody. This is a cult game. Most people will not like it because they would rather have the next COD in space. They want a game to tell them what to do with clearly defined goals. People keep comparing this game to other games. But it was never developed to be like another game. The most similar game to it isThis game is exactly what the developer said it would be. Its not for everybody. This is a cult game. Most people will not like it because they would rather have the next COD in space. They want a game to tell them what to do with clearly defined goals. People keep comparing this game to other games. But it was never developed to be like another game. The most similar game to it is probably Minecraft. This game is for the casual gamer who wants to explore a universe and relax. To get lost in finding the tiny tidbits of lore scattered throughout the universe and to watch a blue sunrise. The fact is, this game was hyped not by Sony or the developers, but by the community making assumptions.… Expand
  28. blakfayt
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    The people giving this game bad reviews have all pretty much said the same thing, and it shows how little they paid attention. No Man's Sky is about EXPLORATION, not shooting enemies. Are there enemies to shoot? Yeah, I've landed on two planets that have highly predatory species that want nothing but my blood on their jaws and even trying to get the fuel for my spaceship becomes a fightThe people giving this game bad reviews have all pretty much said the same thing, and it shows how little they paid attention. No Man's Sky is about EXPLORATION, not shooting enemies. Are there enemies to shoot? Yeah, I've landed on two planets that have highly predatory species that want nothing but my blood on their jaws and even trying to get the fuel for my spaceship becomes a fight for survival, which is what the other part of this game is, surviving.

    The two things you do in the game are explore and survive. Surviving requires finding materials to power your various space things. Your mining laser, your ship's three different engine types, your suit shield and environmental protection (which keeps you from dying when the planet is freezing or burning hot or has toxic rains). If that sounds boring to you, don't get the game. Other than those things there's nothing here, unless you're interested in finding minerals to sell to the computer for money, which is no different than pretending to be a trader in any of the most recent Fallout games. Basically, you have to either be very interested in looking at the different scenery on each planet, or be willing to, god forbid, actually role play with your game. You're either here for the view, or you're taking off and pretending you're a space captain or a bounty hunter, or a trader, and that's what it'll be, pretend. There's no class, no job, nothing. But it's fun, it's the most simplistic version of fun that gamers have lost with games providing hallway simulators that have story, or an open world with a paper script. Exploration for the sake of exploration is fun.

    Now, I will concede issues. The planets aren't all that varied, but they're not varied in the same way they were in Star Wars. Here's a desert, here's a water planet, here's a jungle, etc. Sometimes they mix. I landed on a tropical planet that gave way to ocean and some dotted islands which really stood out from the jungle behind me. But once you see a few you do get the idea that the game is just going to stitch together existing biomes from Earth. The animals you encounter are likewise just kind of slapped together pieces, but sometimes the pieces slap together in interesting ways. One planet I saw had dinosaurs with bug faces and claws. Nightmare fuel for days.

    The biggest problem I keep reading about though that I have to address, is the inventory "issue" people have. Which ... I don't get. Your suit powers run off of things like titanium or zinc, your energy weapons and engines run off plutonium. You can get titanium by killing this little eyeball robots (which is easy as the game has an aggressive auto aim), and plutonium is on every planet in the solar system as big red crystals. I keep four slots, two for titanium two for plutonium, and I never run out. That leaves me with 9 spaces for stuff in my ship and currently 8 spaces for stuff on my character. There's no inventory management going on, it's just keeping a slot open for minerals that are literally everywhere. If I had one complaint about the game it would be that surviving is TOO EASY. The only time I felt even marginally threatened was the planet where everything wanted to kill me, and I have a GUN to shoot the alien squirrels with so it wasn't that big of a deal.

    Overall, this game is fun where it is but I can see a lot of potential in the future if the game can be made challenging. At the moment it's a lot of flying around and looking at things and you have to be interested in seeing those things and being immersed in the game. If you're looking to shoot stuff but still want space try Rebel Galaxy or Free Space, those are probably more your taste. If you want to land on an alien world and look at things and go, "What the hell?" play No Man's Sky.    … Expand
  29. AndrewDane
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    RUS:Очень понравилась. Люблю данную тематику. Но 9/10 из-за не очень хорошей физики. А так очень понравилось!
    ENG:Loved it. I love this theme. But 9/10 because of not very good physics. And so very pleased!
  30. digosimoesrosa
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    No man's sky is incredible game, that offer to players the dream of travel on space, with many possibilities their players will needs some imagination to make yours journey. As many players wrote here, "Its not for everyone".
  31. Notoriousdob
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    There is no wau that this game is a zero, the game is almost exactly what was promised and what i was expecting. Gorgeous graphics, great exploration gameplay whether in space or on one of the planets. Its a single player game in a connected universe, this was said multiple times throughout development. And what a universe. Ive never seen vistas like this in a game. Ive never felt asThere is no wau that this game is a zero, the game is almost exactly what was promised and what i was expecting. Gorgeous graphics, great exploration gameplay whether in space or on one of the planets. Its a single player game in a connected universe, this was said multiple times throughout development. And what a universe. Ive never seen vistas like this in a game. Ive never felt as peaceful as i walk around an open world like this before. If you are looking for a game that you can pick up, play and relax then no game i have ever played has ever come even close. The only part of the game that for me isn't perfect is probably dog fighting, but that is such a tiny part of this for me that i cant in all good conscience mark it down any for that. This game is the closest to perfection ive ever played.… Expand
  32. nimble_nelipot
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    A nearly infinite and varied universe, an excellent crafting and upgrading system and a well written story totally pulled me into this game. Playing for 75 hours now.

    I never played a game that can be so much. - A hardcore survival game on planets with extreme conditions like radiation while gathering for the most rare resources or... - a meditating experience on planets with lush    A nearly infinite and varied universe, an excellent crafting and upgrading system and a well written story totally pulled me into this game. Playing for 75 hours now.

    I never played a game that can be so much.
    - A hardcore survival game on planets with extreme conditions like radiation while gathering for the most rare resources or...
    - a meditating experience on planets with lush purple alien-grass while scanning the obscure wildlife or...
    - a trading simulator where you have to think very carefully which resources you take on your journey and when to sell them for the best possible price etc.
    It's no game for the typical Call of Duty player, because you have to take your time and get into it.
    But if you like exploration and searching for the best resources to upgrade your gear accompanied by a motivating story, than No Man's Sky is your game.
    I can't understand why the user reviews are so bad. It's exactly the game the Studio promised and even more. Jealous Xbox-Gamer and hater?!    … Expand
  33. SevereIam
    Sep 1, 2016
    10
    The choice of direction in this game is exactly what Sean Murray and Hello Games has talked about from the beginning. It has been many hours of fun exploration, cataloging and lore learning from the get go.

    THE GOODS: - The ability to explore space without feeling claustrophobic - The plethora of land air and sea creatures YOU get to name and tag - The deep stories that are embedded    The choice of direction in this game is exactly what Sean Murray and Hello Games has talked about from the beginning. It has been many hours of fun exploration, cataloging and lore learning from the get go.

    THE GOODS:
    - The ability to explore space without feeling claustrophobic
    - The plethora of land air and sea creatures YOU get to name and tag
    - The deep stories that are embedded in the game and its seemingly hidden agenda
    - The beautiful Colors and array of lands
    - The fact that you HAVE to learn to survive and learn how to use everything without a cheat sheet or guide.
    - The cool ability to write your own story in the universe that will be uniquely yours and your choice.

    THE BADS:
    - HUMAN EXPECTATION: We as people when given the opportunity to think for ourselves create our own fillers. so As this game leaves open from the beginning a universe with practically infinite options, our minds, before playing the game, have already created creatures, worlds, and adventures in our minds. This causes a dilemma as Hello games and Sean Murray have NO ability to read everyone's minds. They had a specific goal with the universe and implemented aspects to generate it. So if a persons creative ideas do not show up in this sandbox of a universe, they will immediately hate everything about it, which is not fair justification for saying its a bad game.
    - BIG BUSINESS: Unfortunately being in marketing I see and know if you have money, you can make anyone disappear. This is common in media outlets like movies, books and game reviews. Maybe I'm a conspiracy theorist but I think the fact that Hello Games has created something beyond a scope of imagination and only with a small team put them under a bulls-eye for larger companies to take hits on them. and just like in courts, if your adversary has more money than you and can hire more and better lawyers.. you're screwed. I would like to think better of big business but it be better to Hope Hello Games makes it through this attack.

    OTHER RANDOM NOTES AND THOUGHTS
    I had NO expectation of this being a common multiplayer type game like all those other MMO games out there. I expected it to be one of my challenges to meet another player some day in this universe. yes supposedly two player were on the same planet and were not seeing each other... From the video I saw of it doesn't look clear enough to me that they were in the same place at the same "time" key factor.

    The Game takes you on a virtual exploration of a universe as big as our own with practically infinite procedural outcomes for flora and fauna, layouts of land and sea, and an open universe to create your own story as you travel. A great thing about this game is its ability to allow you Free will to choose what you want to do. If you do not like the ability to make your own choices and want to have someone tell you where to go every step of the way this game is not for you.

    I continue to find new wonders, and new intrigue in the alien factions and monoliths, an stories behind them all; all hinting at something bigger to the game then just what we see. I appreciate a challenge in games like this; one that tests your durability to daunting tasks (which every game has), one that tests your appreciation for HOW the games creates everything you are exploring, one that test your skills at chilling out and enjoying what's around you.

    From the two years I spent following news on this game and the development of it. This game is not jsut meant for us but meant as a way Sean Murray has been able to create a childhood dream of his with a small team. And for me anyone who gets to experience their dreams in reality is VERY awesome. Not many of us have that chance and not many can make something as enormous as this happen with such a small team.

    Overall I will say this is a Niche game market style game. It is a game that EVERYONE should play and learn to play simple for the wonderful meditative therapy of slowing down and seeing what is around you. This part of human life has slowly been disappearing right before our eyes and no one even knows.    … Expand
  34. Peeto
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    New drug for me. 9/10 If you like your way to explore universe, no hurry up, doing what you want, game can offer you quite deep experience. It is definitely not empty, there is so many tasks on each planet, but you need to discover it first, I does not want to spoil. You can upgrade so many things, also inventory will not be an issue very soon. Flying from one planet to another is theNew drug for me. 9/10 If you like your way to explore universe, no hurry up, doing what you want, game can offer you quite deep experience. It is definitely not empty, there is so many tasks on each planet, but you need to discover it first, I does not want to spoil. You can upgrade so many things, also inventory will not be an issue very soon. Flying from one planet to another is the best experience any space game can offer you/flying-landing is not difficult as elite, so everyone can enjoy it/. You can follow story/yes, it have some/, or ignore it anytime and save for better ship or whatever upgrade first etc. Every planer/solar system will create you your own exclusive story. I recommend try this game, before you judge it from negative reviews and judge by yourself. I am really enjoying it and can not wait to go back to this worlds. Game is good, as it is and we have promise of quite new significant updates for free for some time.… Expand
  35. Soka
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    A cool game for cool players !! completely awesome , cmon ppl this is not a shooter game,
    repetitive ? really ? absolutely NO ! every world is unique. waiting for a reunion point to share with other players in the future, but for now the game is awesome :D
  36. Juxhin
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    I actually think this game deserves an 8 out of 10 but because of the wild number of negative reviews based on unmitigated and unhinged expectations I am giving it a 10. This 10 is based on 6 hours of game-play and 2 planets explored. The game provides an incredible and eye opening sense of discovery and exploration. The fact that this game can get even better throughout the years is evenI actually think this game deserves an 8 out of 10 but because of the wild number of negative reviews based on unmitigated and unhinged expectations I am giving it a 10. This 10 is based on 6 hours of game-play and 2 planets explored. The game provides an incredible and eye opening sense of discovery and exploration. The fact that this game can get even better throughout the years is even more exciting. This game could develop into whatever the user wants it to be because of its algorithm and its overall breadth.
    As for now I am happy mining floating gold mountains to eventually trade that gold with an auto generated in game character to buy and even bigger spaceship so I can mine more gold to sell it to another auto generated in game character all while trying to micromanage my resources so I can survive when I do all of this.
    If you like someone to hold your hand and tell you what to do then this isn't your game. Gather some of your friends and go play destiny.
    I will update this as I keep exploring    … Expand
  37. kilobyte
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    Warped running from hostiles, came out of warp, smashed into an asteroid and blew up.

    11/10 would warp again.

    Seriously tho, it may not be for everyone but man, I love it.
  38. Darkprince1984
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    This game has fulfilled my space exploration fantasies. Eveything from breaking into planets atmosphere and the beauty of space is mesmerizing. I constantly want to keep playing.
  39. Jhpontes
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Honest Review. Games are different, this one I have nothing played before, I got bore after some hours but undecided to play again and discovery new secrets I even didn't know hat was there, this is a discovery game, it won't deep you with a lot emotion you have to search, is a new game concept , give a try , most games right now are in low score , because people expect too much of it ,Honest Review. Games are different, this one I have nothing played before, I got bore after some hours but undecided to play again and discovery new secrets I even didn't know hat was there, this is a discovery game, it won't deep you with a lot emotion you have to search, is a new game concept , give a try , most games right now are in low score , because people expect too much of it , and don't want explore the whole content just want everything at the same try, take your time , if you don't like it well you can't say you had a bad time for some hours, is a bet game could work or not , I am trying to enjoy it , because I have never seen a game like this before.… Expand
  40. Yautja_Warrior
    Aug 13, 2016
    8
    NMS is not going to be for everyone and isn't perfect but if you like Space Trading games like Elite or Crafting games, then its a pretty decent game.

    I enjoyed Elite a lot and this is very similar in some ways, although not as complex but that makes it easy to pick up and play. There is plenty to do, from discovering Planets, Moons, Plant Life, Aliens (even renaming them if you like)    NMS is not going to be for everyone and isn't perfect but if you like Space Trading games like Elite or Crafting games, then its a pretty decent game.

    I enjoyed Elite a lot and this is very similar in some ways, although not as complex but that makes it easy to pick up and play. There is plenty to do, from discovering Planets, Moons, Plant Life, Aliens (even renaming them if you like) to learning alien languages and upgrading your Spacesuit, Weapons and Spaceship.

    Item management can be a little annoying at the start but once you get upgrades and more inventory slots it stops being a problem. Space travel is really cool and can literally take hours (real time) unless you have a warp drive, which will cut that down to minutes depending on the distance, similar to Elite: Dangerous.

    It can get a little repetitive in places so its good to mix up what you do but its also strangely addictive, making me want to keep playing to see whats at the centre of the universe.    … Expand
  41. OfficialWeng
    Aug 21, 2016
    8
    Despite all the hate No Man's Sky is a game that is what was promised, it's a fun to game to explore and you really feel satisfied, like Sean Murray said this isn't a game for everyone but I certainly enjoy it, the game isn't perfect and the PC port is pretty bad however the game quickly made me forget about the horrible FOV (please fix though) slightly annoyed that paid DLC could becomeDespite all the hate No Man's Sky is a game that is what was promised, it's a fun to game to explore and you really feel satisfied, like Sean Murray said this isn't a game for everyone but I certainly enjoy it, the game isn't perfect and the PC port is pretty bad however the game quickly made me forget about the horrible FOV (please fix though) slightly annoyed that paid DLC could become an option as we were told all DLC would be free but I'm enjoying the game enough that if I feel the DLC isn't worth the money I just won't buy it. Also the price is a little steep, £40 ($60) is maybe a bit too steep, I would recommend this game to most people when it drops to about £20-£30 ($30-$40), however if you know you'll love this kind of game then I would recommend it at full price but it's likely you'll already have it!… Expand
  42. Sushi_Pirate
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    I'm 20+ hours into NMS and really enjoying it so far. There is quite a bit more to do than mine, in fact I rarely spend time mining anymore. It is a game that you have to get beyond the first few systems (I.E. play at least 10 hours) to fully appreciate the depth and scale. If you have time and drive to do so then you might just find a game you will love. If not, and you get boredI'm 20+ hours into NMS and really enjoying it so far. There is quite a bit more to do than mine, in fact I rarely spend time mining anymore. It is a game that you have to get beyond the first few systems (I.E. play at least 10 hours) to fully appreciate the depth and scale. If you have time and drive to do so then you might just find a game you will love. If not, and you get bored easily, then it is worth giving this one a pass. As someone who is a gamer but a bit older, I'm really enjoying this one as I think it was made more for my generation/age group (I'm 30+), which is really nice to have for once.… Expand
  43. Fostero1993
    Aug 23, 2016
    8
    No Man's Sky is a really massive universe. Every planets are different. We can call everything what we discover. This game give me a lot of the pleasure during exploitation, but unfortunately I was quickly bored and the game isn't enough finished. Despite minuses I can recommend No Man's Sky all gamers who love exploitations world around them.
  44. Cesarhawk
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    A pesar de toda la polémica generada con este juego, a pesar de que puede hacerse algo pesado y a pesar de sus fallos, si te gusta la exploración de nuevos mundos por un vasto universo este juego puede hacer que pases buenos ratos alimentando tu imaginación de como podrían ser otros mundos, su geografía, su flora, su fauna, etc.
  45. McGetums
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    I've played the other space sims and this is the best.

    It could be better, it's definitely not a ten. Not yet anyway. Most console players are going to be new to this genre other than Elite Dangerous on Xbox there aren't any space sims on consoles. If the space sims were on console more people would realize this is as good as it gets. None of them are perfect and this is not an excuse    I've played the other space sims and this is the best.

    It could be better, it's definitely not a ten. Not yet anyway. Most console players are going to be new to this genre other than Elite Dangerous on Xbox there aren't any space sims on consoles. If the space sims were on console more people would realize this is as good as it gets. None of them are perfect and this is not an excuse just explaining the genre. You can't expect Mass Effect as awesome as that would be. It's kinda like comparing a comedy to a marital arts film and then complainig that the martial arts film wasn't funny enuff, altho it would be really awesome if it was funny too. I say all of that to say I understand why so many people are disappointed, but I gave it an 8/10 partly to counteract the hate and because after 8 hours I still like it. To be fair it's repetitive, but there are still ALOT of things I havent seen. The beauty of this game maybe just to see how many different thing this computer generated game can come up with. It may get Super weird, who knows!I like the controls they're not overly complicated like other space sims. I like that there is life of some sort which is also lacking in other sims. I like the abandoned compound which are also not present in other sims. I like the language aspect and that there are special things to discover beyond the flora and fauna like crashed ships and obelisks which again is lacking in other sims. So I'll play til I get to the center or until it gets boring cus I just want to see where it goes and I'm having a good time(so far)getting there.    … Expand
  46. ImminentProphet
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    If you're looking for an exciting fast paced action game, this game is not for you.

    If you're looking for a thought provoking, sandbox, goal oriented masterpiece, this game is for you. No Man's Sky has a steep learning curve so everything starts out slow. Once you get a hang of things and set some goals for yourself the game gets addictive. Their is no sandbox game that is as    If you're looking for an exciting fast paced action game, this game is not for you.

    If you're looking for a thought provoking, sandbox, goal oriented masterpiece, this game is for you.

    No Man's Sky has a steep learning curve so everything starts out slow. Once you get a hang of things and set some goals for yourself the game gets addictive. Their is no sandbox game that is as impressive as No Man's Sky. It combines next-gen graphics, with randomly generated galaxies, and a lot to think about. The lack of story leaves you to create your own back story, or maybe there is one secretly laid out for us.

    If you can get passed the harsh learning curve, this can be a game that lasts forever. Especially if they add content like they said they will.    … Expand
  47. SirEpicPigeon
    Aug 13, 2016
    8
    I get all the complaints about the game. The FOV, the repetitiveness and the textures. Though, I am enjoying my time with the game. The Textures are not the devs fault but the power of the PS4. The PS4 is probably also to blame for the bad FOV.

    The repetitiveness of the game doesn't bother me that much. I expected it to be this way. I just want to explore this amazing universe and enjoy    I get all the complaints about the game. The FOV, the repetitiveness and the textures. Though, I am enjoying my time with the game. The Textures are not the devs fault but the power of the PS4. The PS4 is probably also to blame for the bad FOV.

    The repetitiveness of the game doesn't bother me that much. I expected it to be this way. I just want to explore this amazing universe and enjoy the scenery. I got what I wanted.

    Sean also stated that there will be more features added in future updates, things like base building and freighters.

    The game did not live up to the hype, but for a team so small thats impossible. It did live up to my hype. I am a happy customer :).    … Expand
  48. JonnoTwinleaf
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    For many people this game attained the high expectations of a traditional game which normally hopes to provide a in depth story and and a solid objective, however No man's sky promised us a different objective. It's endless universe gives you the opportunity to go anywhere yo please and most people believed that this meant do whatever you please which once again isn't the case. No man'sFor many people this game attained the high expectations of a traditional game which normally hopes to provide a in depth story and and a solid objective, however No man's sky promised us a different objective. It's endless universe gives you the opportunity to go anywhere yo please and most people believed that this meant do whatever you please which once again isn't the case. No man's sky gives you a set of toys in an astronomical sandbox, and it's up to you to imagine your own story. Repetition is also something attributed to No man's sky which is inevitable if you binge play the game, but if you limit the game to how far your imagination can go the game will never cease to amaze. Overall No man's sky is an excellent game for those who wish to enjoy a mixture between reading a sci-fi novel and playing through and playing through a sand box, but this game must never be looked at through a traditional perspective, because good or bad it's still in a league of it's own.… Expand
  49. SuperiorSucc
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    Seriously an amazing game, I've always dreamed since BF2 to be able to land on planets to explored. This game def delivers! There are so many updates planned for this game you can't judge this game yet. It's like mine craft which started alright and look at it now! all the updates made it amazing.
  50. greedy666
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    Wow.... all the hate... not really warranted. I wasn't overly excited for this game , but not much else coming out so i thought id give it a go. Yeah it could be better , imagine if this was an rpg /star wars/star trek/mass effect that would be awesome . But its not its No mans sky... it is what it is and if you are rating it due to what you wish or thought it was going to be don't reviewWow.... all the hate... not really warranted. I wasn't overly excited for this game , but not much else coming out so i thought id give it a go. Yeah it could be better , imagine if this was an rpg /star wars/star trek/mass effect that would be awesome . But its not its No mans sky... it is what it is and if you are rating it due to what you wish or thought it was going to be don't review this game. review it for what it is . An exploration game, you explore space that's it. I give it a 7.5 as it does what it sets out to do you explore space, they have put in AI characters they are bland and could do with improving , small things like upgrades taking up inventory slots have made me bring this to the 7.5. IT IS NOT A 0!! IT IS NOT A 10! people have their opinions but seriously a zero? or a 10?.... if you want a sandbox rpg don't get this game , if you want a lonely game of exploration ( put your spotify on with some sweet sounds) get this game simple.… Expand
  51. thinkermonkey
    Aug 13, 2016
    8
    The game is good!
    After 10 hours playing, here what I can say about it:
    The good: Innovative procedural universe with almost infinite stuff and variations to explore. Cool references to other games like build stuff as a Minecraft in space. Cool menus like in Destiny (Bungie). Recover your stuff after dying like Dark Souls. Some riddles are based in mathematical concepts like geometric    The game is good!
    After 10 hours playing, here what I can say about it:
    The good:
    Innovative procedural universe with almost infinite stuff and variations to explore.
    Cool references to other games like build stuff as a Minecraft in space. Cool menus like in Destiny (Bungie). Recover your stuff after dying like Dark Souls.
    Some riddles are based in mathematical concepts like geometric progression and number shift (I'm a engineer, I like it).
    The bad:
    Draw distance of objects. The objects are often draw right in front due to lack of optimization in the limited PS4 hardware, what is annoying.
    Some bugs in missions. For 2 times the game asked me to go to a place where that was nothing there.
    In 10 hours of play the game freeze and crash once.

    In overall, the game is keeping me very entertained and anxious for the fixes and updates to that massive and innovative game.    … Expand
  52. Owb101
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    I gave this one a few days just to make sure I wasn't being biased. My favorite genre is the space exploration game. A genre that has been lacking for so long. After putting in many long hours I can say that this is one of the greatest games ever made. I have had a few crashes, but the game's good points far outweigh the bad.

    This game is exactly what was advertised. If you expected    I gave this one a few days just to make sure I wasn't being biased. My favorite genre is the space exploration game. A genre that has been lacking for so long. After putting in many long hours I can say that this is one of the greatest games ever made. I have had a few crashes, but the game's good points far outweigh the bad.

    This game is exactly what was advertised. If you expected anything else, you didn't do your homework.

    Like most releases on a single platform, you will find bad reviews from those who can't run it well on PC or those whose who do not have access to it on their platform of choice.    … Expand
  53. Beery
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    No Man's Sky is an arcade style space exploration game with 18 quintillion unique worlds, each with a unique environment. There are over 65,000 unique creatures and plants, and three unique alien races that interact with the player, leading him or her on a voyage to the galactic center, or on a quest to uncover the game's hidden lore.

    As the game progresses, you rebuild your starship    No Man's Sky is an arcade style space exploration game with 18 quintillion unique worlds, each with a unique environment. There are over 65,000 unique creatures and plants, and three unique alien races that interact with the player, leading him or her on a voyage to the galactic center, or on a quest to uncover the game's hidden lore.

    As the game progresses, you rebuild your starship and engage in discovery, trading or combat, all of which help you improve your starship, suit and weaponry. Each improvement allows you to travel farther and explore more dangerous worlds and new star systems in a journey whose goal is determined by you. You may follow the directions of the Atlas, the galaxy's mysterious and powerful artificial intelligence, or you may follow the advice of Nada and Polo, a Gek scientist and a Korvax priest who are investigating a strange galactic mystery. Alternatively, you may follow your own path, ignoring the game's major NPC characters and making your own story.

    For those who want a mellow space exploration game that gives you new vistas every time you land on a new planet, this game may be for you. However, it is not a game for everyone. Skyrim in space this is not, nor is it a game you can play with your friends. The game is huge - literally universal in size, and seeing evidence of anyone else in the game is quite rare. Unfortunately, many people desperately wanted this game to be something it was never intended to be, hence the bad reviews. But for those of us who have realistic expectations for a relaxing game of galactic exploration, No Man's Sky has a lifetime of content.

    A month into my journey with No Man's Sky, I continue to find the game fascinating every time I boot it up. There is a lot to like here, if you're the kind of player the game was intended for. The game did have some bugs at first, but there have already been a number of updates that have brought the game up to speed. The developers have committed to bringing in content that was not ready for the game's release, and they intend to add new features in free updates, showing an ongoing commitment to the game.    … Expand
  54. Xennith1982
    Nov 5, 2016
    8
    I know a lot of people are mad at Hello Games about the "lies" but for what this game is, it's fun. The travel and exploring different planets and looking for hidden gems (that people claim don't exist) is exciting. It's impressive that a hand-full of people made this. And I know that they didn't deliver what they promised, but that doesn't mean that there won't be DLC in the future. ToI know a lot of people are mad at Hello Games about the "lies" but for what this game is, it's fun. The travel and exploring different planets and looking for hidden gems (that people claim don't exist) is exciting. It's impressive that a hand-full of people made this. And I know that they didn't deliver what they promised, but that doesn't mean that there won't be DLC in the future. To that end, that is why I am hanging on to the game. Eventually there will be some DLC and we will get access to very much improved things in-game. A small team is going to need more time to deliver these said items. And I'm willing to wait. This game shows promise based simply on the fact that the very small team was able to do this much - I'm sure they can do a lot more. Hang in their folks, it'll get better.… Expand
  55. Glowingice
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    if you enjoy exploring and tinkering around with things like guns ships and power armour. and digging into game lore. wile at the same time surviving harsh worlds pirates and the unknown, and straight up hella big sandbox that you will never see 1% of. thin yes this game is for you. im loving it cause im trying to find all i can on my starting planet!! 10 hrs in and im still on my firstif you enjoy exploring and tinkering around with things like guns ships and power armour. and digging into game lore. wile at the same time surviving harsh worlds pirates and the unknown, and straight up hella big sandbox that you will never see 1% of. thin yes this game is for you. im loving it cause im trying to find all i can on my starting planet!! 10 hrs in and im still on my first planet and i still have not discovered every thing. what ever you do dont go into this game thinking its a CoD game.. cause its not, i have seen some review cry cause there is not more action, its not a lean in action packed high stress FPS type game, its a layed back relaxing mind bending game.… Expand
  56. multiwalrus
    Aug 22, 2016
    8
    From the beginning, the game is exciting and interesting. You will spend hours at the least on your first planet, hashing things out, daring to brave the elements and creatures to explore just a little further. When you are able to leave your planet and later your solar system at last, you will be awed by the freedom of space exploration, new discoveries, and the mystery of your ownFrom the beginning, the game is exciting and interesting. You will spend hours at the least on your first planet, hashing things out, daring to brave the elements and creatures to explore just a little further. When you are able to leave your planet and later your solar system at last, you will be awed by the freedom of space exploration, new discoveries, and the mystery of your own personal space opera.

    To this point, the game is among the best ever. After this point, it is admittedly repetitive, and you will be frustrated with very limited inventory space, nagging hp, hazard, and fuel bars, and the realization that you may have already seen the best of the game that you will ever discover, as each encounter may or may not be more or less interesting, each planet or solar system you visit may or may not be worth the time.

    Some players are paradoxically doomed to endure dead, boring worlds with naught to do, while others may by random chance have an incredible game experience as dictated by in basis, a roll of the dice.

    No game can boast as much content, but the quality of that content is lacking. I have to give my review a +/-1 margin of error as well, because a person's experience could be shaped entirely by the randomization of their starting point and subsequent journey. So this rates as a 7-9.

    Even when taken only to the point that it starts becoming repetitive, it is well worth the trip, because that initial set of thrills in the game still has more longevity than the likes of for example, the highly rated (by me as well) Uncharted 4, which I finished in about 10 hours and haven't touched since.    … Expand
  57. rafaelmeijer
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    He deserves note 10 for only one reason.
    This is the only game that is possible to travel in space and go into orbit and land on planets.
    That simple.
  58. Telimakar
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    Aspects of all my favorite Space games in one. If you enjoy Minecraft then the current game will be perfect for you. You create your own goals, the game provides limited objectives to follow.
    Over the next year, once more updates are applied this game will be even more amazing.
  59. Thawed
    Dec 19, 2016
    8
    Post-Foundation update this game finds itself a direction, albeit an often meandering one. Like the title of the update suggests, this is simply a foundation for things to come; and like Hello Games should have suggested from release, this game is not the finished product, but more in Alpha. It's interesting to compare this game to Minecraft, whose strategy Hello Games should have adopted,Post-Foundation update this game finds itself a direction, albeit an often meandering one. Like the title of the update suggests, this is simply a foundation for things to come; and like Hello Games should have suggested from release, this game is not the finished product, but more in Alpha. It's interesting to compare this game to Minecraft, whose strategy Hello Games should have adopted, by pre-releasing Minecraft in alpha--informing players there would be bugs, Notch seemingly included players in the process of developing the game. But it seems Hello Games, and Sean Murray, have come around and are listening to what the community wants. I found myself engaged in a game I haven't touched since release, and it seems that the game is turning itself around--although it has a long way to go still. I would give this game a 7.5 if I could, but I knocked it up to an 8 as a vote of confidence. I hope they keep up the good work.… Expand
  60. Treono
    May 12, 2018
    8
    There´s a reason why No Man´s Sky deserves attention. The same reason why EA deserves the problems why they suffering. And the reason is reaction. NMS was a failure, everyone knows that, but since his release, the creators have worked a lot to make the game what they promised. And man they´ve done it. This is a really good game atm, and its gonna have a new expansion free.
    We need to help    There´s a reason why No Man´s Sky deserves attention. The same reason why EA deserves the problems why they suffering. And the reason is reaction. NMS was a failure, everyone knows that, but since his release, the creators have worked a lot to make the game what they promised. And man they´ve done it. This is a really good game atm, and its gonna have a new expansion free.
    We need to help effort and work, and this is all free. Stop buying and supporting **** companies that only milk us, and give it a try    … Expand
  61. ASH_ufo
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Забавно)) я игру вообще не ждал и даже не думал брать. Один из друзей купил, я скачал посмотреть от чего весь хайп. И каково было мое удивление когда я понял, именно такой игры мне не хватало. Для меня игра 8 из 10. Я понял что хотели сделать разработчики и чего им не хватило=( и я не один такой, многом знакомым она нравится. Другие же ждут чего-то там, где этого быть не может. Но оченьЗабавно)) я игру вообще не ждал и даже не думал брать. Один из друзей купил, я скачал посмотреть от чего весь хайп. И каково было мое удивление когда я понял, именно такой игры мне не хватало. Для меня игра 8 из 10. Я понял что хотели сделать разработчики и чего им не хватило=( и я не один такой, многом знакомым она нравится. Другие же ждут чего-то там, где этого быть не может. Но очень забавно наблюдать как движется стадо баранов. Ставлю 10 на перспективу и в противовес "критикам".… Expand
  62. Paulo-Lameiras
    Nov 28, 2016
    10
    Despite the fact it failed to met some of its initial promisses (planet rotation, multiplayer features, etc), it's still a huge and ambition universe. The kind of experience i have been waiting for since i played Frontier Elite 2 on my Amiga 500, over 20 years ago.

    No other console game allows me to walk on an entire planet surface, enter my ship, travel through space in real time to    Despite the fact it failed to met some of its initial promisses (planet rotation, multiplayer features, etc), it's still a huge and ambition universe. The kind of experience i have been waiting for since i played Frontier Elite 2 on my Amiga 500, over 20 years ago.

    No other console game allows me to walk on an entire planet surface, enter my ship, travel through space in real time to another planet, enter its atmosphere, land, and jump out on foor again, all of this without a single loading. On the top of that, the game offers deep survival mechanics, inventory and resource management, and overal a huge amount of content.

    I liked the game when it came out (would give it a 7.5/10), but after update 1.1 i decided to start a new survival game. Survival is super chalenging and the contruction mechanics turn everything more personal.

    NMS has its flaws, but it's so ambitious in scale, not even AAA devs, with their infinite resources, dare to create something similar.

    9/10 on its current state, and the good news is that it will be geting better over time due to free updates.    … Expand
  63. Rousmorgoth
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This game was once a huge disaster and disappointment. But they kept developing the game until today. I've spent many hours ingame in 2020 and I absolutely love it. Thank you Hello games!
  64. Nikosphere
    Aug 22, 2016
    8
    This is a niche game trying to go mainstream, hence the mixed reviews and disparity between user opinion and critic score. However it is the niche that I personally love and after a week playing I am still finding the exploration, upgrade system, lore and general gameplay a lot of fun.

    Apart from the odd game glitches, which are being patched, No Man's Sky plays seamlessly. It is    This is a niche game trying to go mainstream, hence the mixed reviews and disparity between user opinion and critic score. However it is the niche that I personally love and after a week playing I am still finding the exploration, upgrade system, lore and general gameplay a lot of fun.

    Apart from the odd game glitches, which are being patched, No Man's Sky plays seamlessly. It is graphically one of a kind offering expansive, stunning vistas to explore and mine to your heart's content. The flying mechanics are tight but still give your ship a sense of weight. And though the space pirates and sentinels add a sense of danger there are no overwhelming threats that will intrude too heavily on your mission of exploration.

    There are problems though; the inventory system could be more expansive, the trading more complicated, and the lore could be deeper. It is a single player game and it needs more of a story to back up the endless exploration lest it become aimless and futile. Also while there is a vast amount of variation in planets and fauna there doesn't appear to be any planet biome diversity. So there is little need to explore more than a few square miles of a given planet to experience it's total.

    I'm giving this game a solid 8, but watch or play a friend's game before committing as it certainly isn't the mainstream game for everyone that it was hyped as. I am hoping No Man's Sky does well enough that the developers will continue to work on, expand and deepen the game, because although it isn't perfect yet, it has the potential to be astonishingly great.    … Expand
  65. Spelpojken_se
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    More of an art project then a proper game. But what a project.
    Playing the original Elite, the new Elite Dangerous, EVE online or even Moon (DS) never gave the feeling of lost in space that this thing that 6-18 ppl built.

    Do your research before buying, and if you're in to this kind of stuff... enjoy.
  66. zenraged
    Feb 20, 2021
    8
    Update: Game is complete now. Worth the price, also its often is 50% off on Steam. Very fun as a solo player, I never got into multiplayer but its there. Very fun and relaxing game, get lost in the universe.

    This game has the potential to be a great game, closing in on a 10/10. But this game was released too early in development, it's missing features that were presented by the dev,    Update: Game is complete now. Worth the price, also its often is 50% off on Steam. Very fun as a solo player, I never got into multiplayer but its there. Very fun and relaxing game, get lost in the universe.

    This game has the potential to be a great game, closing in on a 10/10. But this game was released too early in development, it's missing features that were presented by the dev, it's completely missing the most advertised and expected gameplay features. Yet, the game was still released, at full price $60. This is half of a game. It's an unfinished alpha preview. It should not be on store shelves for sale. It should be on Steam as an early preview for $15 or $20.

    Now, I believe this game will get there, I believe updates will be released, features added, and this will evolve into the game I expected and was promised/advertised.

    My review has to be on the game I have, not the game I want or look forward to. With that said this game gets a 5/10. It's average. Interesting and at times beautiful. Exploring new planets, building new technologies to visit more distant and varied star systems is exciting. But after a while the game becomes completely repetitive and lackluster. Without a solid story, without a worthy goal, without multiplayer, without any RPG game elements, there is really no motivation to continue playing once you've upgraded you stuff to the max.

    My advice is to wait on buying this game, but keep your eye on it. When the features are added it needs to be a great game then buy it. For now, hold off.    … Expand
  67. AmazingEddy
    Oct 18, 2016
    8
    People really need to get over themselves with this one. Is it an incredibly game? No. Is it the worst game ever? Not by any means. It's not perfect, but it's certainly not nearly as bad as people make it out to be.
  68. djangojazz
    Nov 1, 2016
    8
    Okay so after hearing about this game and then playing it for about 3 hours or so I think the game is better than the negative reviews it is getting but definitely not he stellar game people were hoping for. The game's graphics are very vibrant in colors and there is a TON to do. In fact you are early in the game just trying to get your ship working and getting more slots to carry moreOkay so after hearing about this game and then playing it for about 3 hours or so I think the game is better than the negative reviews it is getting but definitely not he stellar game people were hoping for. The game's graphics are very vibrant in colors and there is a TON to do. In fact you are early in the game just trying to get your ship working and getting more slots to carry more things. However the game feels more like a mining game than anything else. You go somewhere, you need stuff, you find the elements. I have never played Minecraft but I imagine this is a lot of what it is like having seen others play it and talk about it. While this may seem boring to some, keep in mind the items are constantly changing as is the terrain, environment, creatures, and goals. The game is really yours to decide what to do but has a main story. I enjoy the mining aspect but find the one thing no one mentions that leads me to believe some of these reviews are written without playing the actual game as their details are completely lacking of what they don't like. For me it is not having an ability to GO BACK TO YOUR WAYPOINTS. You heard me right, a game this huge has NO WAY to backtrack. That to me seems like a huge facepalm that the developer's did not put that in. So you essentially are 'tagging' places you have been for no real reason except to get points for trade. You better have a good memory of the terrain or you are not getting back. This is extremely frustrating as I found a better 'multi tool' in the first world but needed more coin to get it. Blast off to the space station, trade, come back and .... What the! I can't find where I found the gun at and now randomly I get no settlements that have multi tools. That to me makes the game incredibly frustrating as I want to get better weapons, I can mark where they are, it serves no purpose to find it later.

    But the overall fun of the game is good and I would give it a B. I would give it an B+ if they fixed this stupid bug. But the game is fun to play, renders fine for me, and is as huge as listed. So far it is fun as I think the negative hype train was just expecting the coming of Christ from this game and it is not that, but it still is very fun.    … Expand
  69. StarHawk172
    Dec 22, 2016
    8
    I have played No Man's Sky for around 30 hours + and feel that these harsh reviews are somewhat misleading.

    When I purchased this game I knew NOTHING about it. I did not read the reviews or hear any hype before the release. To me it looked like a cool game so I tried it out and was pleasantly surprised. Now after reading the negative reviews and watching Sean Murry's promises I do    I have played No Man's Sky for around 30 hours + and feel that these harsh reviews are somewhat misleading.

    When I purchased this game I knew NOTHING about it. I did not read the reviews or hear any hype before the release. To me it looked like a cool game so I tried it out and was pleasantly surprised.

    Now after reading the negative reviews and watching Sean Murry's promises I do agree that the game was to be something much better. People had hoped for more. However, after seeing the Foundation Update and hearing that the team is working hard on future updates I am excited.

    I'm sure the team had a ton of pressure from Sony to release the game on the promised date. I have faith they will end up with the game they promised, if not something better.

    As it stands now, after the Foundation update the game is very nice to play. The planets are beautiful and are a joy to explore....even the dark cold ones are fun to play and fun to try to survive in. The animals are funny looking and occasional attack you but all very amusing.

    One thing I want to point out that not many people are taking about is the FEEL of the game. When you enter the atmosphere of a new planet the joystick shakes...the screen shakes...it's loud.... I mean it's a really cool feeling. Also flying around in your ship is also a very cool feeling. There are many things that just FEEL good when you play.

    I know the game is not what is promised but if you are NOT expecting a thing it's quite enjoyable and beautiful. Like I mentioned, the game will ONLY GET BETTER! Sure, at this time it does not offer multiplayer or some of the visuals are a bit repetitive but overall Hello Games made a pretty cool game and it will only get better with the updates. Another thing is that this is not Call of Duty, it's not a high pressure crazy first shooter game. But for what it is, it's pretty cool.

    This small team is busting their butts to offer new updates constantly. They are even hiring new people now if you look at their website. I am confident Hello Games will come through with some incredible updates. Hopefully, the damage is not too too bad so they can come out of this. Remember some games including Destiny were not so great and look at them now.

    Good luck to Hello Games and their effort on delivering many updates in the future!    … Expand
  70. Skitter
    Dec 23, 2016
    10
    Why the hate? This game delivered on it's promise, you bastards just overhyped the game. The Foundation Update brought almost all of the promised features into the game, and then some. Also, at the time of writing, there were 666 negative reviews.
  71. Rhazer
    Dec 26, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obviously underrated but it's still a fun and enjoyable game. There is actually lots to do. A good questing system where you can either befriend or make enemies with 3 Alien species, and lots of starships and mods to augment your style.

    THE BAD:
    - Not much to do as of yet. (HOWEVER the devs are constantly making updates to the game. Which are all drastically changing and good with balancing.)
    - Galactic Market feels skimpy. There are only a set number of items for some reason. The items need to be unlimited and on a rotation for rare elements/mods/equipment. That way you will still have to farm some, but if you need Plutonium, you aren't limited to the 34 pieces that they sell. Which isn't even enough to fuel your ship for ONE takeoff.
    - Bad inventory slot balance. A starship should be able to hold more depending on size. And the smaller ships should be able to have more powerful weapons. But less slots. The slots for mods and the slots for inventory should be separate. That way mods aren't taking up valuable inventory space. Freighters also hardly have any room at all. They only have 48 slots at the MOST. Which you would think a ship designed ONLY TO TRADE would have MUCH more inventory space.
    - Hardly a challenge. EVEN WHEN YOU DO HARDCORE SURVIVAL, the game still isn't challenging after the first 2 hours of gameplay. Now it might be basic luck that I was on a planet full of civilization and rare minerals, but I still find the game relatively easy compared to DayZ, ARK, Don't Starve, and other Sandbox farming survival games
    - No multiplayer. You'd think with a universe this large and expansive, you would allow someone to experience it with a friend. But thats not the case. A friend could make mining those ridiculously large Gold nodes with half the time. Like even with a maxed out mining laser, it takes like 30 minutes to harvest all the Gold on one standard node. And it's only worth 2 million units. And you might think thats a lot, but when you get to 30 slot ships or even basic inventory, 2 million units came from about 2k Gold ore. That isn't a lot at all.
    - No true quest. (SPOILER) No ending. The Center of the Universe only gives you a cutscene for about 3 minutes and then you start all over again with broken equipment and not a dime in your name. Very anticlimactic. And makes you wonder why you spent hundreds of hours to even afford to get to the center of the universe. It wouldn't be a problem if you learned some kind of epic mod, or some kind of hidden knowledge, or if there was a secret to unlock--- ANYTHING. But there's not.
    - The 3 Alien Races don't feel real. They don't do anything but sit in one place forever and on. They have no walking paths, they have no other purpose except to be tradesmen and to give tasks to increase your Faction with their species. It would be badass if there were wars with the Atlas sentinels, or if there was anything you could actually do with the Aliens. but there isn't. It would also be awesome to be able to have henchmen. Like hiring mercenaries, even for bodyguards while in Space, because once the Atlas Ships are on you, from an accidental shot, or a badly timed photon blast, it is IMPOSSIBLE to get them off of you until you retreat to safety in a space station.

    THE GOOD
    - VAST, EXPANSIVE, BEAUTIFUL universe filled with several QUINTILLION species of plants, animals, and flora.
    - HUNDREDS of mods to customize your character, ship, and freighter to your liking.
    - THOUSANDS of hours worth of gameplay (Not talking about exploring everything, you will never be able to do it in your lifetime. but you can reach the Center of the Universe, and get max level everything in about a years worth of playing)
    - Lots of different materials and things to collect.
    - Very nice looking Starships, Multi-Tools, and Freighters to buy all without spending real money.
    - Very good with the Quests for base building.

    All in all a very nice purchase for $25. I got it on sale at Walmart for $15. You just have to wait because the game is still in beta. More like Alpha. At the same time though they shouldn't have even released the game until it was finished. Otherwise they would just get negative reviews through and through and nobody would buy this game. But it has AMAZING potential to be the best game ever made.    … Expand
  72. heerobobo
    Nov 23, 2017
    8
    I don't understand why people doesn't like this game. No Man's Sky don't deserve this bashing from players who don't understand this game. In NMS I trust!
  73. The_Historia117
    May 27, 2018
    9
    When I originally played and reviewed No Man's Sky, It was amazing the first 2 hours but quickly got repetitive and boring, however now, after nearly 2 years or so I can say that the game has become massively improved since then and is actually a lot of fun to play now.

    with the new updates they have added: - Story elements - 2 player multiplayer - new abilities and ships - new    When I originally played and reviewed No Man's Sky, It was amazing the first 2 hours but quickly got repetitive and boring, however now, after nearly 2 years or so I can say that the game has become massively improved since then and is actually a lot of fun to play now.

    with the new updates they have added:
    - Story elements
    - 2 player multiplayer
    - new abilities and ships
    - new crafting items for bases
    - and new discoveries to be found on planets like crashed ships
    and the ability to fly the large freighters now,
    overall I believe now is the time to get this game and support the development team who have worked hard and long to improve this game to the way they promised it for us.    … Expand
  74. Artoriaswolf
    Sep 18, 2017
    9
    Before august 2017 my rewiev: **** **** **** **** **** **** After august 2017:good good good good GOD
  75. Rbar
    Jul 10, 2018
    9
    So. I was very excited when this game was first announced. Bought it at midnight of the release. How horribly disappointed I was cannot be put into words. I sold the game after about 8 hours of play. As the years went by I would occasionally look at the updates to the game and think about trying it again. I finally pulled the trigger last week and bought the game again. NOW this isSo. I was very excited when this game was first announced. Bought it at midnight of the release. How horribly disappointed I was cannot be put into words. I sold the game after about 8 hours of play. As the years went by I would occasionally look at the updates to the game and think about trying it again. I finally pulled the trigger last week and bought the game again. NOW this is the game i was hoping for. Beautiful, vibrant and full of life. I would recommend anyone who initially felt the same as me to revisit this game. Hope this review helps.… Expand
  76. Eione
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    It got me hooked, almost 300hrs, 200 on the first release and was impressed at that time of its technology/ game engine, randomly generating huge worlds. And now started playing the game again on Survival mode. Its hard and tedious, but the new things added make the game a lot more complex but simpler for its quality of life improvements. Also, respect for Hello Games for still improvingIt got me hooked, almost 300hrs, 200 on the first release and was impressed at that time of its technology/ game engine, randomly generating huge worlds. And now started playing the game again on Survival mode. Its hard and tedious, but the new things added make the game a lot more complex but simpler for its quality of life improvements. Also, respect for Hello Games for still improving the game till now.… Expand
  77. VaiPhil
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    O que dizer? Esse jogo é simplesmente fantastico, o melhor jogo que ja joguei na minha vida, ele é simplesmente incrivel e merecia GOTY, na boa joguem que vcs vão SIMPLESMENTE AMAR ESSA DELICIA
  78. piperonumberone
    May 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. is the second best game because is a thrilling game because you explore magic worlds… Expand
  79. masterK
    Aug 6, 2018
    8
    Giocato a fondo e a lungo ritengo che sia una esperienza che, anche alla luce degli ultimi update, sia riservata davvero a pochi. Personalmente ritengo che l'esplorazione planetaria, la raccolta delle risorse, il crafting di basi e astronavi sia divertente anche se non eccessivamente profondo. Ci sono ancora dei bug e talvolta il gioco va in crash. I nuovi materiali da raccogliere sono benGiocato a fondo e a lungo ritengo che sia una esperienza che, anche alla luce degli ultimi update, sia riservata davvero a pochi. Personalmente ritengo che l'esplorazione planetaria, la raccolta delle risorse, il crafting di basi e astronavi sia divertente anche se non eccessivamente profondo. Ci sono ancora dei bug e talvolta il gioco va in crash. I nuovi materiali da raccogliere sono ben bilanciati anche se alcuni, come l'uranio così importanti per la navicella o alcune strutture, sono difficili da trovare. Pianeti, basi, bioma e creature dopo Next sono molto meglio definite e più varie. Io adoro l'idea dei viaggi spaziali e di ritrovarmi in un universo immenso da esplorare e quindi un gioco come questo lo trovo comunque imperdibile.… Expand
  80. Wh1te_Wolf
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    Игра отличная, для выживастика сойдет, мне кажется что с каждым обновлением она все лучше и лучше!
    Минусы
    Графика она слишком на некоторых планетах давит на глаза Плюсы С обновлениями много чего меняют, и это хорошо Можно спокойно лежа на диване убить свое время (в хорошем смысле) Да и также дать воле фантазии! Вроде все что получилось подметить в игре, вот как-то так. Я считаю что    Игра отличная, для выживастика сойдет, мне кажется что с каждым обновлением она все лучше и лучше!
    Минусы
    Графика она слишком на некоторых планетах давит на глаза
    Плюсы
    С обновлениями много чего меняют, и это хорошо
    Можно спокойно лежа на диване убить свое время (в хорошем смысле)
    Да и также дать воле фантазии!
    Вроде все что получилось подметить в игре, вот как-то так. Я считаю что её можно брать. Так-как разработчики делают разные дополнения, и сними (повторю еще раз) она становится лучше, при том гораздо лучше чем была в начале, а тогда игра действительно была полным Г    … Expand
  81. Shakybooty
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    The greatest game ever made.

    And I’ve played a lot of games.

    I can see from other reviews that this is a ‘Marmite’ game, but for me it’s the game on PS4 I keep coming back to.

    And that’s before I try the free beyond/VR etc update....
  82. Catdaddy_77
    Jun 13, 2021
    9
    While this games had a rough start, the patches and new cost free new game modes like Explorations, have this game beating the hype that built up on 2016. No microtransactions, multiplayer, and space station building are all there. If you don’t have it buy it. If you haven’t played it in a while you will be surprised and delighted at how it plays now. Glitches? Still some but few and farWhile this games had a rough start, the patches and new cost free new game modes like Explorations, have this game beating the hype that built up on 2016. No microtransactions, multiplayer, and space station building are all there. If you don’t have it buy it. If you haven’t played it in a while you will be surprised and delighted at how it plays now. Glitches? Still some but few and far between. Hello Games is committed to fixes and expansions. Welcome back traveler.… Expand
  83. GustaCNXFL
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Bom No Man's Sky começou sendo a muitas promesas de um jogo espacial onde um universo inteiro seria gerado procedalmente com infinitos planetas e sistemas solares
    Os Animais de cada planeta tambem seriam gerados aleatoriamente entao voce nunca iria ver a mesma especie de criatura repetida em outro planeta.
    Isso era uma ideia genial! e ainda tinham prometido Multiplayer! e diversas outras    Bom No Man's Sky começou sendo a muitas promesas de um jogo espacial onde um universo inteiro seria gerado procedalmente com infinitos planetas e sistemas solares
    Os Animais de cada planeta tambem seriam gerados aleatoriamente entao voce nunca iria ver a mesma especie de criatura repetida em outro planeta.
    Isso era uma ideia genial! e ainda tinham prometido Multiplayer! e diversas outras coisas! era incrivel pensar que poderia existir um jogo assim..

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

    MAS!

    a empresa que fez o jogo! começou a trabalhar muito para reparar o jogo e o deixar polido para se tornar o jogo que eles aviam prometido!
    Eles conseguiram No Man's Sky Hoje em dia em 2021 tem tudo que eles prometeram e adicionaram coisas que eles nem tinham prometido!
    o Jogo esta incrivel agora Recomendo demais Comprar o jogo pra jogar! No Man's Sky esta incrivel infinitas galaxias e planetas com Escosistemas Unicos!
    Graficos Incriveis e a Equipe que fez o jogo ainda continua o atualizando ate hoje adicionando novos conteudos!
    No Man's Sky e o jogo Perfeito que tinham prometido para gente!    … Expand
  84. gorghimself
    May 5, 2021
    10
    I heard good things about this game repeatedly and held off purchasing but boy am I glad I did! Whilst it has clearly benefited from 5 years of development, to say this is anything but a masterpiece of a game is an understatement, there are flaws and bugs but they are quickly fixed and the attention to detail is stunning. I would imagine that many would be put off but I have immenselyI heard good things about this game repeatedly and held off purchasing but boy am I glad I did! Whilst it has clearly benefited from 5 years of development, to say this is anything but a masterpiece of a game is an understatement, there are flaws and bugs but they are quickly fixed and the attention to detail is stunning. I would imagine that many would be put off but I have immensely enjoyed my time exploring the universe and there are still many things I have yet to do in the game. It's a shame all the negative initial reviews hold this down in the ratings...… Expand
  85. Dare_04
    Dec 16, 2020
    8
    I'll give Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door a four out of five. Just a solid RPG.
  86. KratosChief
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    Cuidado para não passar pelo centro da galáxia porque se não você não vai poder voltar para a primeira galáxia nunca mais e não vai poder montar sua base onde os seus amigos estejam a não ser que eles também passem pelo centro da galáxia Mas tirando essa dica cara esse jogo é muito bom e se tivesse lançado agora ele com certeza absoluta seria o melhor jogo da década
  87. breakXedge
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Muy buen juego, lo jugué en su día de salida y ya era espectacular, pero es que cada parche ha ido mejorándolo. El modo VR es simplemente perfecto.
  88. Obstinal
    Jun 3, 2021
    8
    Has improved so much since the start. I do not regret buying this game at all and neither should you.

    Give it a go. Bugs are easily overlooked
  89. Steyraus
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    The development of this game is a story worth writing a novel about. It started out over hyped and under delivering, thanks to the games creator talking big but not having the time or people to back up many promises. But after years of the team not giving up we have No Man Sky 2019, which is not only a very different game to what was released in 2016, but its is one of the most original,The development of this game is a story worth writing a novel about. It started out over hyped and under delivering, thanks to the games creator talking big but not having the time or people to back up many promises. But after years of the team not giving up we have No Man Sky 2019, which is not only a very different game to what was released in 2016, but its is one of the most original, technically impressive and even industry leading games , this generation. There is almost infinite things to do in this game , and its great fun, but the fact you can do it all in VR is what elevates this game to a 10/10. Just like RE7 its a great game on its own , but when you are able to feel like you are in the world and the sense of immersion and atmosphere is that realistic, it elevates the whole experience. the only negative I could give the game today is that it is a bit Blurry on PSVR, ive seen many other games look much sharper on PSVR which makes me wonder in they are taking advantage of the PS4 Pro hardware yet.. Its not entirely fair to mark a game down for the hardware limitations with such new tech, though, so for me the game sits at 10/10 in 2019.… Expand
  90. brandoncargill1
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    UPDATE: August 21, 2019

    EVERY NEGATIVE REVIEW YOU HAVE READ ARE FROM BITTER FANS FROM 2 YEARS AGO! Do not fall for this, the game has had massive improvements. It is well worth $20. PSVR is the best way to play this game! Its incredibly immersive, and helps make you feel more into the game. That statement is for those who have found the game boring thus far. If you have PSVR, it is a    UPDATE: August 21, 2019

    EVERY NEGATIVE REVIEW YOU HAVE READ ARE FROM BITTER FANS FROM 2 YEARS AGO! Do not fall for this, the game has had massive improvements. It is well worth $20. PSVR is the best way to play this game! Its incredibly immersive, and helps make you feel more into the game. That statement is for those who have found the game boring thus far. If you have PSVR, it is a must buy.

    The game has had massive improvements to its gameplay. it has a solid story, good development, co-op to a degree, and base building. Vehicles, weapons, and space combat has improved. Atlas storyline has progressed, and the game is very strong.. If you still have the game, give it a try! Its a completely different game! If you have not played the game, get it now! Its only $20 brand new! I am happy to say that I came back to this game.    … Expand
  91. yoho
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    Amazing game which is now the best game of space exploration ever. One of the few games receiving continuous free updates with tons of content. New expeditions every 6 months give you new objectives and unique items making you travel through the best places in NMS. Hope physical ps5 release will be a success because this game deserves it.
  92. ChrispyFellow
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    I bought this game at release and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was what I expected from an indie dev and followed all the lead up pretty closely. It was definitely hyped to the highest degree but If you watched closely and looked at all the content what was released was close to what I expected. Since release Hello Games have been constantly updating and working hard polishing, refining andI bought this game at release and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was what I expected from an indie dev and followed all the lead up pretty closely. It was definitely hyped to the highest degree but If you watched closely and looked at all the content what was released was close to what I expected. Since release Hello Games have been constantly updating and working hard polishing, refining and improving No Mans Sky. There is so much content there that it really does keep giving.

    If you want to explore the stars and see what is out there you may like me find this game enchanting. Initially there are some challenges, surviving on early harsh planets, constantly finding required materials but as you develop your suit, your ship and your understanding you will reap the benefit of not feeling desperately tied to a grind and can really enjoy seeing what you find. Setting yourself goals of making money, improving your suit, upgrading or replacing your ship, getting your own freighter, building your own fleet, finding weird and wonderful planets or systems then sertling within one on your own base either alone or with friends. There is a lot to do and enjoy here. If you are a player that needs a clean narrative to follow there are story missions to follow but these are quite light and not enough for me to recommend this game to you. If everything I have mentioned appeals to you, you like me may really enjoy this game. I’ve played around 170 hours across 2 saves ( one solo and one multiplayer so I wasn’t too far ahead of a new joining friend when multiplayer was released)

    The biggest thing for me, causing me to rate this an 8 is that it is a truly unique game, unlike anything else I’ve played. And that for me is deserving of recognition.    … Expand
  93. musoatheart
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    In 2016 I would rate this game at a 6. With the tremendous and free updates they’ve put out over the years this is hands down a 10/10 title. VR mode is otherworldly.
  94. CamyVero
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    I've searched the market for space exploration games, and none have come close to what I was looking for except this game. I've spent hundreds of hours on it. Exploring planets and moons, entering black holes, spending hours looking for the necessary resource to be able to activate the curvature engine and reach that solar system that praises a paradisiacal world in which to settle downI've searched the market for space exploration games, and none have come close to what I was looking for except this game. I've spent hundreds of hours on it. Exploring planets and moons, entering black holes, spending hours looking for the necessary resource to be able to activate the curvature engine and reach that solar system that praises a paradisiacal world in which to settle down and build my base. A great game… Expand
  95. Strop77
    Jan 12, 2020
    9
    First played this on release and really, really disliked it. Recently tried it again (after ALL the updates & patches) and man oh man am I hooked. It’s almost like a totally new game. Definitely try it again or buy it if you don’t own a copy.
  96. AdictoGames
    May 24, 2022
    10
    At first a 0, now... Better late than never, it deserves a perfect 10. They did what was needed to be done, silently... Absorbing all the hate they provoked with their promise of a game changing model.
  97. WaspyWasp
    May 18, 2019
    9
    Honestly, the game is really good after all the updates they've done. An amazing comeback
  98. GrizzlyBear88
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    I honestly love this game. It offers many approaches to play it, endless gameplay and really innovative components. These developers releases patches with new features for free, while nowdays most of the companies does it with paid dlcs. I don't really understand these low point and FOR WHOEVER READS THIS REVIEWS REMEMBER THAT THIS GAME IS CHANGED A LOT IN THE LAST YEARS!!
    I simply love it.
  99. Lionarith
    Aug 22, 2019
    9
    I really enjoy the game now. I was pretty disappointed when it came ot and stopped playing after 5 hours, but all the updates made a real good game.
    Exploration: 10 - so many things to see and discover. Exploration mechanics like taking pictures, uploading and renaming creatures and whole planets is awesome.
    Upgrade Mechanics: 8 - hard to get into it, but finally rewarding. More    I really enjoy the game now. I was pretty disappointed when it came ot and stopped playing after 5 hours, but all the updates made a real good game.
    Exploration: 10 - so many things to see and discover. Exploration mechanics like taking pictures, uploading and renaming creatures and whole planets is awesome.
    Upgrade Mechanics: 8 - hard to get into it, but finally rewarding. More character visual customiization would be great.
    Combat (Space): 7 - OK i guess, i don't usually play other Space games.
    Combat (Ground): 4 - Game is not specialised for that.
    Story: 8 - Got improved so much.
    Graphics: 8 - Good enough to get immersed
    Sound effects: 9 - Use good headphones. Alien creatures make funny noises.
    Music: 3 - not for me, too esoteric. Use your own music.

    Overall, the gameplay elements come together now to create a great experience, i am excited to play more after 35 hours now.    … Expand
  100. Volsyden
    Apr 29, 2019
    8
    Gotta have it to these guys. At first this game was terrible but after they fixed it i absolutely love the game. during their patches there were still many bugs and caused the game to crash but eventually most was fixed. i do have some issues but overall this game has been very fun, very different, and lost more to do.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 96 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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