No Man's Sky

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4.8

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  1. Manksy
    Aug 12, 2016
    1
    A mile wide and and inch deep. The colours are great the graphics not so much. In fact the character models look like they have been made in a high school project. I appreciate the maths to randomly generate stuff...clever. But randomly generated rubbish is still rubbish. I was over this after 3 hours. Bored of sheer repetition and just bad gameplay mechanics. Played a further 15A mile wide and and inch deep. The colours are great the graphics not so much. In fact the character models look like they have been made in a high school project. I appreciate the maths to randomly generate stuff...clever. But randomly generated rubbish is still rubbish. I was over this after 3 hours. Bored of sheer repetition and just bad gameplay mechanics. Played a further 15 hours...just to get my money's worth. This game should be free on PSN not a full price title. Do not buy this full price. You will be disappointed… Expand
  2. Pedrap
    Aug 12, 2016
    7
    How a game that allow to explore a nearly infinite universe can be judge so early?
    The game-play is repetitive?b* please you have only scratch the surface and you pretend to know how no man's sky works?
    How is it possible that this game receives "0"? Stop being kids guys if you were disappointed of your new "toy" it doesn't mean that the toy is broken or a total crap. Please! Honest    How a game that allow to explore a nearly infinite universe can be judge so early?
    The game-play is repetitive?b* please you have only scratch the surface and you pretend to know how no man's sky works?
    How is it possible that this game receives "0"? Stop being kids guys if you were disappointed of your new "toy" it doesn't mean that the toy is broken or a total crap. Please!
    Honest judgment :
    No man's sky it's not for anyone BUT it's well done and it deserves min a "5".
    If you like exploration gives it a chance.

    I know , this isn' t a review but you can find many worst no-sense below.

    (sorry for syntax and grammar error )    … Expand
  3. VinsonMor
    Aug 12, 2016
    7
    Game Reviews

    No Man’s Sky No Man's Sky is a technological and artistic wonder, but - as a game - it's not very good. I'm sure by now you've heard all the press about the 80Q (Quadrillion) stars out there. That they're all generated by some art-code love-child called procedural generation. People say this is an epic achievement in game design. It is. That's all true. And the    Game Reviews

    No Man’s Sky
    No Man's Sky is a technological and artistic wonder, but - as a game - it's not very good.

    I'm sure by now you've heard all the press about the 80Q (Quadrillion) stars out there. That they're all generated by some art-code love-child called procedural generation. People say this is an epic achievement in game design.

    It is.

    That's all true. And the fact Hello Games does it in a way that is compelling, interesting, and believable should earn them the Academy Award for Technical Achievement (or whatever the game equivalent is).

    But unless you're in The Industry (like me), that is probably hard to appreciate on it's own...especially after you've shelled out $60! But if you've made that poor decision - as I did - you'll have to live with the fact you now own a storied piece of academic gaming history with no real commercial merit. Kinda like owning an OUYA. Also like me. Okay, so I am an epic sucker for unrealized potential.

    And Unrealized Potential is the subscript for No Man’s Sky.

    Right from the get-go, there is very little "game". In order for a game to exist (or at least be interesting) you have to have an objective. At the start, the objective is "fix this busted ass spaceship you're standing next to". Interesting, but far from epic. But as a dutiful gamer, I did as I was told. This led to several hours of fixing this thing or that which was significantly purloined by all the optional side-questing (I'm easily distracted). I really should put "side quest" in quotes, because these shiny objects I was lured toward didn't fit into some grand story arc either. They just were question marks...?...on the map I stumbled upon in my random exploring. Most led to marginal increases in my wealth - achieved through the mind-blowing game mechanic of opening chests - but every once in 2-3 hours I got a much needed upgrade to my limited starting inventory slots.

    Ten-odd hours in and I still had no idea what I was doing or why. Some of this was not undesirable. I had some fun cataloging new discoveries, leveling up my mining tools, and exploring new worlds. Until I realized every world looked like Utah on hallucinogens. Forget that crazy trailer you saw with the brontosaurus and triceratops creatures stomping through flowing fields of purple wheat. Nothing in the game actually looks like that. NOTHING.

    Okay, at least nothing of the 0.00000000000019% of the NMS universe that I saw.

    Instead imagine visiting the Moon, with some plants, odd crystals, and deer-like thingys...all cast in various psychedelic colors.

    Then repeat that. Over, and over. With the occasional generic encampment with 2-3 interactive console and pithy story segments.

    Even the character/item advancement is bland and frustratingly bloated. Instead of earning permanent upgrades, you have to use your valuable inventory slots to hold upgrades for your, weaponry, mining equipment, etc..

    I bet you’re super psyched now huh?

    I shouldn’t be so harsh. It’s not that exploring isn't fun. It is. Marginally so. For the first ten hours. Then the rest is rinse-and-repeat. Again, there is no game here. There's no objective. It's exactly UNlike Skyrim which has layers of story, a tapestry of small-medium-large quests, and honed character advancement. In NMS there is just never-ending exploration among worlds that are kinda all the same.

    Don’t fear: there is one objective in the game. To get to the center of the universe! There’s only one problem: it takes too durn long to achieve. I had spent my first ten hours accumulating my first 5M credits. (We'll put to the side for a second that was achieved through a series of excruciatingly monotonous mining exercises that made Minecraft seem like a day in a forest made of chocolate, rainbow sprinkles, and cherry juice).

    To the Center of the Universe, I came up with roughly 100 hours of gameplay remaining....in a repetitive...boring...wasteland...that looks like Utah...on LSD.

    Keep in mind my estimate was for straight-line space travel, which would make sense given space is a frictionless, mostly empty, vacuum, but in NMS you actually have to backtrack between stars. So assume 100+ hours.

    No thanks.

    You probably never want to play this game now. No, you should! Definitely. In fact, I feel so strongly you should I can easily predict there will be a time - years from now - when you'll be talking with your kids at home or coworkers at the office about the latest VR blockbuster and someone will say it's what NMS should have been. If you don't play this "game", you won't get that reference! And I'm sure that reference will be made as NMS is a notable bookmark in the pages of technical, artistic, and - okay fine - game design.

    So, wait for the inevitable price discount. Feel okay at $40, better at $20, and rapturous at $10.

    But no matter what, play it. It's an achievement.

    (Just not a very fun game.)    … Expand
  4. dave307
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    great game not what I was expecting but still a joy to play. the game has a beautiful art style which is surprising in a procedurally generated world. it's the most fun I've had in ages

    it's a crafting survival and exploration game the kind of game I love.
  5. xMajesticKFJx
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    Worst game I've ever played in my life, more repetitive than Destiny. Most overhyped game of 2016 and flopped harder than a Ubisoft game. I'd suggest renting the game out if you really want to try.
  6. 7hiefence
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    There were some Warp jumps necessary to recover my inner explorer. After all these AAA-Games with their game play formulas, their checklists with repetitive tasks on mini maps or their poorly written stories were some kind of settling required. After almost 20 hours in the game I can say that the game has some issues with their mechanics or the repetitive buildings but damn I love theThere were some Warp jumps necessary to recover my inner explorer. After all these AAA-Games with their game play formulas, their checklists with repetitive tasks on mini maps or their poorly written stories were some kind of settling required. After almost 20 hours in the game I can say that the game has some issues with their mechanics or the repetitive buildings but damn I love the feeling if you land on a fresh planet which was never seen (and probably never be seen) by another player and start to explore its surface and fauna. I love the immersion which always gets me. I love the lack of any loading screen. I love the feeling of getting lost on these planets or better getting lost in this game. But Blah, you aren't interested in my new love affair. I feel almost forced to give this game a 10 because of this stupid zeros but this game isn't a 10 (nor a 0). It needs some additional effort by Hello Games but I love it already (or by that time [if I consider my first sentence]) P. S. Sorry for my English (it is a bit rusty)… Expand
  7. arkien
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    I'm enjoying the game right now even if I think it's a little repetitive. But that's not a real problem, this game and the technology they created to construct such a universe, deserve much more than a hundred of zeros here, given by (non-players, opposite console fans, no-life people, extremists : choose the most accurate).

    I was not going to write a review here, and if I'll have to,    I'm enjoying the game right now even if I think it's a little repetitive. But that's not a real problem, this game and the technology they created to construct such a universe, deserve much more than a hundred of zeros here, given by (non-players, opposite console fans, no-life people, extremists : choose the most accurate).

    I was not going to write a review here, and if I'll have to, I'll give the game a deserved 7. The game is so unfairly bashed... it's fun to explore, graphics are good enough, and you know what? On my very first planet, I got MOUNTAINS and CAVES to explore (yes, these things are said "non-existent" by the "0 to 5"-people).

    Give the game a chance, it is really atypical and very pleasant to travel.    … Expand
  8. meglaa
    Aug 11, 2016
    2
    The gameplay is shallow and lackluster. You feel like this is a game currently in the alpha stage, because there's nothing to do. You buy a space exploration game, but you get a spectator mode for a randomly generated galaxy. For some reason it's always online, but as people recently figured out, you can't interact with other players or even see them for that matter. Also maybe it's timeThe gameplay is shallow and lackluster. You feel like this is a game currently in the alpha stage, because there's nothing to do. You buy a space exploration game, but you get a spectator mode for a randomly generated galaxy. For some reason it's always online, but as people recently figured out, you can't interact with other players or even see them for that matter. Also maybe it's time to stop over-estimating yourself. Slapping on a 60€ price for an indie game and expecting people to buy it, is simply absurd. Though the problem is not with the price itself, because that's how much triple A games cost. The problem is that this game isn't even half of an AAA game, that costs as much as this. Overall it's a mediocre game, that was killed by the overhype it created. I don't care how many quintillion planets there are, the game gets stale and boring after a few hours.… Expand
  9. ahdavies6
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    It's as simple as this: do you like the idea of spending lots of time exploring, by yourself, just for the sake of exploring? If the answer is yes, buy this game, STAT. If the answer is no, you're probably not going to enjoy it very much. Users (and many critics) are comparing it to their own hopes of what it could have been, but if you hold this game to exactly what the developers said itIt's as simple as this: do you like the idea of spending lots of time exploring, by yourself, just for the sake of exploring? If the answer is yes, buy this game, STAT. If the answer is no, you're probably not going to enjoy it very much. Users (and many critics) are comparing it to their own hopes of what it could have been, but if you hold this game to exactly what the developers said it would be, you see it for what it is: a masterpiece of procedural generation, and a strikingly beautiful indicator of where gaming may head in the future.… Expand
  10. Posmenoe
    Aug 11, 2016
    6
    This game is big! Big like MInecraft is big, not big like GTA V is big. This game is definitely not for everyone, it's slow, you'll spent most of your time just trying to make fuel for your Hyper-drive to jump to a new galaxy.

    Naming Planets, Wildlife and Galaxies... Totally worthless! Once, you've traveled further to the next galaxy it's hard to return to one you've already been to,    This game is big! Big like MInecraft is big, not big like GTA V is big. This game is definitely not for everyone, it's slow, you'll spent most of your time just trying to make fuel for your Hyper-drive to jump to a new galaxy.

    Naming Planets, Wildlife and Galaxies... Totally worthless! Once, you've traveled further to the next galaxy it's hard to return to one you've already been to, "Uploading your findings is only there for credits to buy stuff, but again all you'll buy is stuff to make Hyper-drive fuel, or maybe upgrade your ship.

    Space combat is terrible, a small FOV and cluttered cockpit with no 3rd-person view was not a good design choice. This game is big for the sake of the developer to say "It's Big!" There is alot of enjoyment to be had here but it's sadly buried in a game that is just another over-ambitious promise from a new developer.

    I have put 15 hours in so far and I have to say the most fun is discovering. Just discovering, finding, new aliens and new planets.
    You can learn bits and pieces of a language by finding Relics so you can better communicate with the aliens and increase your standing. But again, it's just a side thing that's only there if you choice to do so. I have hope this game can be saved by adding some more features but I can see alot of people becoming bored with it very quickly.    … Expand
  11. kiptenbingo
    Aug 11, 2016
    4
    Have been waiting for ever for this game and am a total fan of the genre going back to Elite on my Commodore 64 lol. I have to admit I was really enjoying the first hour or two, it still felt like it was going to deliver. Every time I went to a new area I thought, this is going to be it, this is when it starts....but it just never did. I think the developers have built a fantastic universeHave been waiting for ever for this game and am a total fan of the genre going back to Elite on my Commodore 64 lol. I have to admit I was really enjoying the first hour or two, it still felt like it was going to deliver. Every time I went to a new area I thought, this is going to be it, this is when it starts....but it just never did. I think the developers have built a fantastic universe but ran out of time to actually put a game into it. Hopefully a few patches over the next few months takes care of that and I will come back again with a higher score.… Expand
  12. TzzzT23
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    This game was one of the wishlist games of mine, I was so much hype , after release date I was pissed about boring gameplay , but after playing more hours , I kinda liked it . the variety of the planets was so good , the space also was so realistic to me
  13. oldboy76
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    Damn, this game is awesome and quite the achievement. It may be too big, but a gripe like that is akin to saying, "this steak is too tasty." If you didn't like this game, you're probably a spoiled child with no job that listens to Skrillex and drinks at least three Monsters a day. Of course you're not going to like this game because it went over your head. Lazy people lack imagination andDamn, this game is awesome and quite the achievement. It may be too big, but a gripe like that is akin to saying, "this steak is too tasty." If you didn't like this game, you're probably a spoiled child with no job that listens to Skrillex and drinks at least three Monsters a day. Of course you're not going to like this game because it went over your head. Lazy people lack imagination and have to have their entertainment spoon-fed to them.… Expand
  14. bayernfan
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    The game is one of the best I have Played, all these negative reviews are too judgmental. yes there is no strong story but that is what the game is all about. It's up to you to decide how you want to play
  15. Bradlaw74
    Aug 11, 2016
    5
    Ok so I bought this game thinking how on earth can the game live up to all the hype? Straight out of the packaging no instructions or booklet which isn't a bad thing as it forces you into the game to try and figure out things for yourself. It took quite a while to collect and scan items but I was playing without the patch upgrade and I am so thankful for the patch which helps theOk so I bought this game thinking how on earth can the game live up to all the hype? Straight out of the packaging no instructions or booklet which isn't a bad thing as it forces you into the game to try and figure out things for yourself. It took quite a while to collect and scan items but I was playing without the patch upgrade and I am so thankful for the patch which helps the inventory system slightly. My expectations of this game were a Star Trek style of game, travel to new worlds and find interesting alien life. So far only a small amount is true. Yes you can travel to new worlds, yes you find new life forms but so far the aliens in different galaxies are all the same. You walk up to them and speak... you get some gibberish alien talk text... you answer to what you think is right...you might get a gift - DONE. The rest of the time is spent scanning plants, rocks and creatures or collecting resources for fuel etc. It would have been great if you could have built colonies or have some varying alien life that you could truly interact with. I will play this for a little while longer to see if it improves (hopefully!) as it may be too early to tell what the rest of the path forward has to come. If this doesn't improve then I'm afraid I will get bored very quickly and probably trade in for another game. Don't get me wrong the game looks great and the concept is well overdue but as it stands it needed to be developed a bit more.… Expand
  16. Wolfenstein51
    Aug 11, 2016
    6
    I went from HATING this game, to LOVING it, then ultimately being a little sad that it could have been so much more. Kudos to Hello Games for creating this amazing, vast world. It really is incredible what they have done. The problem with No Man's Sky lies in the small amount of objectives and the fact that you really have seen all the game mechanics after 10-15 hours. I would haveI went from HATING this game, to LOVING it, then ultimately being a little sad that it could have been so much more. Kudos to Hello Games for creating this amazing, vast world. It really is incredible what they have done. The problem with No Man's Sky lies in the small amount of objectives and the fact that you really have seen all the game mechanics after 10-15 hours. I would have loved more objectives like any traditional RPG like the Witcher 3. They have created this HUGE world with not much to do in it which is really a waste of real estate. If you want a game world like No Man's Sky with a TON of variety and objectives, then your best bet is Xenoblade Chronicles X on the WiiU. It had 5 huge worlds to explore and there was this incredible sense of wonder along with very fun objectives. No Man's Sky became an obsession for me for about 12 hours, then like Forrest Gump when running cross country, I just said, "I'm done. I wanna go home now"… Expand
  17. doctuar
    Aug 11, 2016
    6
    A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a review for 'Starbound', where I basically said it was interesting, but flawed. Well, No Man's Sky is flawed, but not very interesting.

    It's a curious release, because this type of space-exploration sandbox hasn't really been made with consoles in mind, yet Sony are the ones who've been beating the drum for this title. It's basically an    A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a review for 'Starbound', where I basically said it was interesting, but flawed. Well, No Man's Sky is flawed, but not very interesting.

    It's a curious release, because this type of space-exploration sandbox hasn't really been made with consoles in mind, yet Sony are the ones who've been beating the drum for this title. It's basically an exploration/survival game, with minimal crafting and adventure elements. If you came to this game expecting an epic, sweeping story, you will not find one. You effectively do the same thing in every star system and every planet, with very small, cosmetic alterations between them.

    Even the much vaunted 'quintillion worlds' feature is a bit of a let-down as, apart from palette differences, most planets are created from the same few templates. Plants (flora) are especially indistinct, as every planet has the same basic types that contain iron, platinum, zinc, etc.

    Also, the graphics are pretty poor; I own several consoles and a PC, and I know a console is never going to be cutting edge in terms of graphics, but this wouldn't look out of place on PS3. And I'm talking early-release PS3.

    I've played the game quite a bit and there is a grim determination to the grind of upgrading, travelling to a new star system, searching for elements, etc. But where does it end? The game has three 'paths', but these are just a clever way of rationalising your gameplay type; explore, head for the end or just wander about randomly. They make no difference to the plot.

    An odd choice for an AAA release, and an even odder choice for a tentpole console game. I can imagine this finding its audience in the Steam community, with mods and the like, but for £45/$60 on the PS4... What were Sony thinking?    … Expand
  18. lolnomansskylol
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    lol they lied about the multiplayer being part of the game, the worlds are only slightly different to the one before that, and the goals in the game is pretty much nonexistant
  19. Jimbo364
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    This is a lousy survival game and a lousy space sim. The content while first seeming vast is really limited. It's like a huge empty sandbox. The lack of multiplayer instantly makes this game inferior to similar games such as Minecraft and Rust which allows players to interact with with these worlds with other players. The gameplay is surprisingly grindy for a game that was advertised as aThis is a lousy survival game and a lousy space sim. The content while first seeming vast is really limited. It's like a huge empty sandbox. The lack of multiplayer instantly makes this game inferior to similar games such as Minecraft and Rust which allows players to interact with with these worlds with other players. The gameplay is surprisingly grindy for a game that was advertised as a space exploration adventure game. Overall it;s not worth $60, maybe $20 or less.… Expand
  20. Dreitan
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    I waited so long for this game , i waited the the biggest world , i waited normal graphic, this is indi-game , that worth like -AAA- ! Hello - Games is new Ubisoft!
  21. foofiders
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    easily best game i have ever played, incredibly, massive, tons to explore, even more to do. I have never been amazed by a game this much in years. 10/10
  22. roadek
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    Amazing game. It's a magnific universe ready to be explored. A lot of mysteries, a lot of lore, beautiful places. I'ts like play a game inside a perfect sci-fi book. Hello Games team and Sean made a amazing job, i'ts a original game, a unique idea.
    If you like adventures, explore, sci-fi. Buy this game.
    The game industry needs original ideas like this one. Hello Games changed the    Amazing game. It's a magnific universe ready to be explored. A lot of mysteries, a lot of lore, beautiful places. I'ts like play a game inside a perfect sci-fi book. Hello Games team and Sean made a amazing job, i'ts a original game, a unique idea.
    If you like adventures, explore, sci-fi. Buy this game.

    The game industry needs original ideas like this one. Hello Games changed the gaming history with NMS.    … Expand
  23. JackKasket
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    Repetitive, small game in a big sandbox, tech demo, boring. Those are the things you'll hear about this game. You're playing it wrong, it's exactly what was promised, you don't get it. Those are also things that you'll hear about this game.

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

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

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

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

    If you read until here, let me give an honest to god helpful hint: Did you spend more time building your base in Fallout 4 than actually playing the core game? If yes, buy NMS. If not, don't.    … Expand
  24. thecreativegun
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    Good luck travelers on your journey of convergence to the center. If you are a fan of science fiction, and are looking for a Space Exploration simulator that is lighthearted with a sense of wonder and hope. No Man's Sky is the game for you.

    The slightly skewed reviews that some of these people are leaving makes you just want to shake your head in disbelief. Read all the 0 and 10    Good luck travelers on your journey of convergence to the center. If you are a fan of science fiction, and are looking for a Space Exploration simulator that is lighthearted with a sense of wonder and hope. No Man's Sky is the game for you.

    The slightly skewed reviews that some of these people are leaving makes you just want to shake your head in disbelief. Read all the 0 and 10 reviews. Makes me want to vomit. No This game is not a 10. No this game is not a 0. Its not a 3 or 4 or even a 5. The game is a Solid 7 and half, 8 or 9 in my opinion. And just to sway the critics I am going to give it a 9. Here is my reasoning.

    First starting with negatives:
    Yes the game was largely over-hyped. Yes the combat is pretty basic. Yes there is no story or its hidden within the game and I need to learn the language to uncover it. The movement kind of is slow when on foot.

    Now lets move to the positives.
    But once you get into your spaceship and can fly from place to place, it gets much better. Your spaceship is your home, kind of. So be sure you don't go too far from it. You store everything there, once your suit runs out, and it helps you find Alien Artifacts, Trade Outposts to buy new Ships, and just helps you travel Space and Explore.

    No Man's Sky is actually quite enjoyable. Once I got through slight learning curve in the first few hours. Flying from one point to another. Naming different animals, which are surprisingly well animated and have different behaviors and vary largely in size and color. I met this huge animal of about 15 feet long thing that looked like a Lion with a Cone head that was amazing. I took many pictures and videos of it, and sent them to my friends. The thing was freaking huge, and I gave it good it then it was happy and started to follow me around. So real, it felt real. I felt as if I was there.

    The game world is very ascetically pleasing. And I must stress this, the world in a word is beautiful. The Space is also quite pleasing to the eye. This is not a realistic space sim. This game is a story book space sim. Like traveling to another Universe, sort of. And exploring it is truly a Unique experience unlike any I ever experienced in any game.

    From the start. What I did was I spent 12 hours on the first planet to make sure I got everything catalogued before moving on to the next planet. To the people saying each planet environment is not varied are truly wrong. My first starting planet had mountains, peeks, valleys, grass, different colored sky. I named my first planet Ferdinand 1, and my Solar System Magellan after the famous explorer. I plan to name all the planets I see after famous explorers and ships of history. The next planet I named Isabella after the Spanish monarch.But back to Ferdinand 1. Ferdinand 1 And it was the kind of place I would want to spend many years in. I cannot figure out how they made the game world look so unique.

    Props to the development team on this game. Just ignore the negative and reviews and focus on the positive. The game needs some work, but I am sure future updates will add many requested features.far as just what we have at launch, its an extremely playable and enjoyable experience.

    Two things I would fix are the interface, and the movement. Maybe add some land vehicles. Walking and flying shouldn't be the only ways to travel. Some type of Land rover or car would be great.

    This is kind of a first impression review as I only have spent maybe 12 hours in the game, so as I play more of it, I am sure I will discover things such as learning Alien language. The mystery of the Atlas. And try to get to the center of the Universe, but right now I am just too busy exploring my own Solar System, before I even think about going further.

    Good luck travelers, and don't let these 0 star reviews get you down. They are wrong, or people who did not even play the game. Or the type of people that play a game till end, and return it. If you are that type of player, that is looking for a story driven game, stay away from it. If you are looking for an enjoyable game you can play for many days, months, maybe even years and like Science Fiction. Then this game is for you.

    Even though the graphics are a bit dated, the beauty of the environments overshadows the graphics and just makes you want to explore and find new things. The first hour was tough, but once I figured out the mechanics. I think this game will hold me off for a long time.    … Expand
  25. BrysonHile
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    This game is NOT for everyone. It is a very laid back relaxed game. Its not for the common player. If you like competition or grinding for gear or even cranking out mission accomplished medals, this game is not the game for you.

    This game IS for you if you like to explore, scavenge, and travel the expansive world known as No Man's Sky. I love this game for many reasons, the first is    This game is NOT for everyone. It is a very laid back relaxed game. Its not for the common player. If you like competition or grinding for gear or even cranking out mission accomplished medals, this game is not the game for you.

    This game IS for you if you like to explore, scavenge, and travel the expansive world known as No Man's Sky. I love this game for many reasons, the first is being able to name everything you discover. You can name the system, the planets, the moons, the fauna, and even specific points on the planet. This gives me so much excitement because I have a huge imagination and want to release that. The pure joy of this game is exploration. I love warping into a new system and getting surprised at what lays there waiting for me to discover it.

    This game is for those who want that sense of enjoyment discovering a new system or naming a weird looking creature. It is not a game for the hard core gamer who wants an objective to complete. No Man's Sky gives very little direction and I love it about that.

    The reason I gave it an 8, was because the activities run short after a few hours of exploring. I wish I had a few objectives to find or complete on each planet that switched up the gameplay just a little. But other than that, this game is phenomenal.    … Expand
  26. Quickstero
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No Man Sky appears to be suffering from the over hype of the game and thus generating reviews that are absolutely uneducated. You can't form an opinion about the game after only playing two hours. After playing for 7-10 hours I have discovered that the game has a lot of depth when it comes to the game especially with the alien races. You don't instantly understand what they are saying to you so you rely on visiting obelisk and talking to them in order to gain knowledge and learn the language. The depth is when you explore more into these alien races. The large obelisk monuments are obscure and mysterious but reveal information that adds to the experience. For example I encountered an alien race of Gek in a system, they look reptilian or amphibious like, have an awful smell, and are very fond of trading and consider your character as a customer. While venturing around the world I came across a bit of knowledge from an obelisk about the Gek. I won't reveal what was said but it was an amazing bit of information that I learned about the species and it made me look at the alien species a different way and interact with them differently. Another species I came across was the Korvok which is a alien species that may or may not be robotic. The Korvoks are highly intelligent and focus on studying plant and animal species. They enjoy acquiring information and think of you as a test subject. There is an even larger narrative in play in this game and I think we haven't given the game enough time to discover everything it holds. The Atlas Station is also extremely mysterious and I think there are things that will be discovered in the future. Just because the game doesn't live up to what everyone imagined it to be, doesn't automatically make it a below average game and the great thing is there is infinite room for growth! Is it perfect? Absolutely not, but its not and abysmal joke of a game that everyone is trying to make of it. I'd suggest waiting to see what the developers plan for the future of the game. If they are adding content constantly, than this game is worth everyone's time. Honestly I thought I was going to absolutely hate the game but I learned that it was captivating if I actually looked at what was going on in the game.… Expand
  27. Spartacus83
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    incredibly wonderful game for anyone who likes space exploration and crafting, lost for hours in endless worlds, this is more the kind of game you need rather shooter
  28. dogii
    Aug 11, 2016
    1
    Absolutely NOT what I was anticipating. Pretty much, fly, dig minerals, repeat. The graphics are **** the only fun aspect is the flying and exploring. This is the sole definition of an overhyped turd. Brink all over again.
  29. clendatu
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    Ill make it **** quick .
    You like exploring space and thousands of very well generated planets ? - Buy it
    You like mining and trading stuff ? Buy it You like to spend hundreds of hours in a game - buy it This game does exactly what is was made for and it works very very well . The planets look outstanding and you can easily spend hours and hours on each of them . The Spaceships look    Ill make it **** quick .
    You like exploring space and thousands of very well generated planets ? - Buy it
    You like mining and trading stuff ? Buy it
    You like to spend hundreds of hours in a game - buy it

    This game does exactly what is was made for and it works very very well . The planets look outstanding and you can easily spend hours and hours on each of them . The Spaceships look cool and the controls are very easy to learn for this kind of game . This game easily provides 40+ hours of gameplay without any special effort . How someone can give it 0 of 10 is beyond me . Id give a solid 8 of 10 (some bugs) but for all this stul give a 10    … Expand
  30. Vvrax12
    Aug 11, 2016
    3
    Sure it's fun during first 5 hours as you explore the huge universe in your ship and mine resources but it all gets repetitive quickly as you realize you are doing the same thing over and over. The game does not have a plot nor any interesting characters, all the game tells you is "reach the center of the universe". The story is not interesting at all and you'll forget about it. And withSure it's fun during first 5 hours as you explore the huge universe in your ship and mine resources but it all gets repetitive quickly as you realize you are doing the same thing over and over. The game does not have a plot nor any interesting characters, all the game tells you is "reach the center of the universe". The story is not interesting at all and you'll forget about it. And with no multiplayer or a nice story this game is not worth $60. Most of the planets that I visited are dead, empty and depressing, finding life on some planets was cool and interesting at first, but the interaction with the animals isn't fun, you can feed them, analyze them, or kill them. I didn't find any interesting characters and when I reached the center of the universe I was very disappointed by what I saw, possibly the worst ending in a video game. There is not much you can do and you'll get bored after 5-7 hours of mining resources, craft/upgrade, sell your resources, go to another planet and do the same thing over and this is bad for a $60 title.… Expand
  31. Drakon
    Aug 11, 2016
    6
    Let me start bu saying that No Man's Sky does so much right. It has an amazing universe, with endless outcomes and things to find. It is fun at its core and provides a fun memorable experience. Yet for all of its grandeur, it lack longevity, and the experience is a fleeting one. Hello Games has made a empty corpse. Imagine going to a massive party, and being the only one there. For aLet me start bu saying that No Man's Sky does so much right. It has an amazing universe, with endless outcomes and things to find. It is fun at its core and provides a fun memorable experience. Yet for all of its grandeur, it lack longevity, and the experience is a fleeting one. Hello Games has made a empty corpse. Imagine going to a massive party, and being the only one there. For a company with a name that is a social greeting, they mist their opportunity to make one of the most inspiring social experiments yet. They say they want you to feel small and show the scope of reality, and while that is amazing, I also play games to have fun. That said, I always tend to have fun with friends and other people in general. When thinking of what this game could have been at the pinnacle of its hype, I thought about how cool it could be to wage galactic war in a glorious infinite game world. A game where you could make your own faction, your own kingdom. Hello games has some amazing ground work here, but until the shell is filled, they have something just OK. I hope that this game is one that continues to expand. They are withholding one of modern gaming's treasures from us, a social No Man's Sky would be the definitive social experience, if only. So until we can wage war to claim the sky, I will say no to fully recommending this game, although it is fun in bursts, there is nothing long term here.… Expand
  32. jamsdean
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    The game brings up memories of Elite(80s/90s), Frontier and Freelancer. addicting gameplay. Obviously not for everyone, based on the polarizing ratings. Promised updates should only make the game even better. If you have been following the development of this game, you would've known what to expect. I did and the game delivers in just about every way.
  33. Sigtric
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    The good:
    An amazing technical achievement.
    Some of the best scenery I've ever seen in a game. While arcadey, flying is fun. Exploring planets has resulted in some really cool and interesting moments. The Meh: Inventory UI Please let me automatically refill charges if I have the mats on hand Waypoints please!? Texture pop-in can be a little weird and ugly when you are moving    The good:
    An amazing technical achievement.
    Some of the best scenery I've ever seen in a game.
    While arcadey, flying is fun.
    Exploring planets has resulted in some really cool and interesting moments.

    The Meh:
    Inventory UI
    Please let me automatically refill charges if I have the mats on hand
    Waypoints please!?
    Texture pop-in can be a little weird and ugly when you are moving fast

    The Bad:
    The Galaxy map

    All in all, playing this game for what it is, it is a great game. It delivers exactly what I wanted out of it. Flying around, checking out things in space, in a relaxed environment. When I want to get dirty and actually feel like I am flying, I have Elite for that, but when I want to chill and take in all the visually amazing things in space and have fun with out having to get out the HOTAS, NMS is it! It's perfect for that hole that needs filled.

    It's not with out its own problems and quirks and there's definitely some things that need addressed, like the galaxy map, and things added like some sort of base building, but I got my $60 out of it in just the first planet.    … Expand
  34. SuperJoystick
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    An empty world with bad graphics. Mineral mining simulator. Sony is dishing out crap. I returned my copy to the store. Should have been a $20 downloadable indie game.
  35. TotallyAverage
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    No Man's Sky is an exploration game first and foremost. If you're into that, this is *the* game for you. If not, keep your money.

    I honestly think the people here whom are giving this game low ratings just had unreasonable expectations of it. No, you can't build space stations or create civilizations. No, you can't enlist in the space army. Don't expect a singleplayer story either.    No Man's Sky is an exploration game first and foremost. If you're into that, this is *the* game for you. If not, keep your money.

    I honestly think the people here whom are giving this game low ratings just had unreasonable expectations of it. No, you can't build space stations or create civilizations. No, you can't enlist in the space army. Don't expect a singleplayer story either. Multiplayer seems to be absent too. Like I said, No Man's Sky is all about exploration. It has some survival elements, but the game isn't very challenging.

    The game can get pretty repetitive as well. Half of the game consists of endlessly grinding materials for upgrades, to sell or to use as fuel. But all that gets diminished by the sheer size of No Man's Sky's universe, or at least in my opinion it does. It might not be worth €60, but I still recommend getting it, if you're into exploration games.

    TL;DR: This game isn't for everyone. If you're not into exploration and endlessly grinding materials for upgrades, don't bother. If, like me, you enjoy this type of gameplay, No Man's Sky is a game you'll thoroughly enjoy.    … Expand
  36. SovereignJerk
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    After a little more time with No Man'S Sky I decided to rewrite my review. I originally gave it a 9/10, but I've decided it's earned it's 10/10.

    First of all this game simply isn't for everyone. That's ok, I get that. But for the people that I know will absolutely love this game, this review is aimed at you. If you have any passion for astronomy, or science fiction the likes of which    After a little more time with No Man'S Sky I decided to rewrite my review. I originally gave it a 9/10, but I've decided it's earned it's 10/10.

    First of all this game simply isn't for everyone. That's ok, I get that. But for the people that I know will absolutely love this game, this review is aimed at you. If you have any passion for astronomy, or science fiction the likes of which you find in pulp magazines or obscure online communities, this game is for you. If you loved Noctis IV, Star Control 2, Elite, the X series, this game is for you. If you love Starbound, RimWorld, Terraria, MineCraft, this game is for you.

    It's an accomplishment that few others have managed to rival, let alone come near to rivaling.

    Not everyone will agree with this, but those people aren't who this game was meant for. Hello Games and Sean Murray had a vision, that they laid bare since he beginning. That vision has come to reality and it is magnificent. I am excited to see where they take it from here.    … Expand
  37. sessingo
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    I wouldn't call this a game. It's basically just a massive open world MINERALS SIMULATOR; without the atmosphere you'll find in worlds created by hand. After a while you start to recognize the patterns - but with different colors and thats when the game falls flat. If you've seen some hours of gameplay on YouTube you've pretty much seen 90% of the game. Sorry really wanted to like thisI wouldn't call this a game. It's basically just a massive open world MINERALS SIMULATOR; without the atmosphere you'll find in worlds created by hand. After a while you start to recognize the patterns - but with different colors and thats when the game falls flat. If you've seen some hours of gameplay on YouTube you've pretty much seen 90% of the game. Sorry really wanted to like this game...

    Would have given 3 but Sean Murray lied me into preordering the game.    … Expand
  38. Hiroru
    Aug 11, 2016
    2
    Aburrido, estamos de acuerdo que no iba a ser un juego de acción , pero explorar en planetas practicamente iguales solo cambiando la posición de las cosas , exclusivamente para coger minerales y con una interacción minima sobre el entorno pues me parece una pasada para 60 Euros, entre 20 y 30 euros hubiera sido un precio más justo.
    No hace falta que los juegos basen su jugabilidad en los    Aburrido, estamos de acuerdo que no iba a ser un juego de acción , pero explorar en planetas practicamente iguales solo cambiando la posición de las cosas , exclusivamente para coger minerales y con una interacción minima sobre el entorno pues me parece una pasada para 60 Euros, entre 20 y 30 euros hubiera sido un precio más justo.
    No hace falta que los juegos basen su jugabilidad en los tiros , que por cierto no me divierten, pero yo busco en un juego de exploración de mundo abierto cosas que hacer y este se me hace muy repetitivo.    … Expand
  39. DayRider
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    For what this game is, It has faults, theres no Denying that aspect of the game. But what it is, for what is accomplishes, while it may not be perfect. Its a pretty dam close to perfect game for WHAT IT IS. A Space/Survival Exploration game. It gets that aspect perfect, therefor a 10/10, Exactly as expected.
  40. 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.
  41. Loki_motion
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    I don't understand why people are giving this game such bad reviews. It's a game that is meant to be played periodically, not 20 hours straight. Of course you are going to get bored of a game after playing it for hours on end. Any game becomes boring. You just have to appreciate how much effort hello games put into this wonderful game.
  42. TheCatalyst1
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    This game is incredibly deep with a wide variety of activities to engage in. From the moment you leave the first planet you spawn in (which is different for everyone btw), you have an entire universe ahead of you. I don't think people realize the scope of this game. Each planet has a different climate, weather, toxicity/heat/radiation levels, etc. I struggled a bit in the beginning tryingThis game is incredibly deep with a wide variety of activities to engage in. From the moment you leave the first planet you spawn in (which is different for everyone btw), you have an entire universe ahead of you. I don't think people realize the scope of this game. Each planet has a different climate, weather, toxicity/heat/radiation levels, etc. I struggled a bit in the beginning trying to learn the basics of the game. However, once I got used to the controls and tasks that I had to do, the game began to show its true colors.

    You are a Traveler, embarking on an adventure that will literally take you across the universe. You will need to be able to mine resources to power/upgrade your exosuit, multi-tool (for mining and combat), and ship (shielding, weapons and storage) to help you survive on planets and in space. Each and every element you mine serves some sort of purpose in the game world. Some players may wish to mine and build a better suit and ship. Others may want to loot these resources from large AI controlled ships in space. Some may want to become a trader and sell their resources to earn more money. Some players may simply wish to wander around this literal universe. You can do all these things and much more. (You can name your own planets, systems, plants, and animals. Other players may also come across places where you've left your mark).
    There is interesting lore in this game that I will not spoil. However I will say that the ability to learn the languages of the different races in the game is interesting. It pays off in many different ways, such as receiving crucial upgrades from a certain alien via the correct response to what they say/ask for.
    At its core, No Man's Sky is an exploration game with survival elements inside of a vast universe. It is fun to play, and I cannot wait to continue playing it after I finish this review.    … Expand
  43. Xamrock
    Aug 11, 2016
    6
    No Man's Sky is an incredible game, yet not a very fun one. No Man's Sky will awe you when you first pick it up guaranteed. However after that 2 hours of joy and awe you'll frankly find yourself with nothing FUN to do. The worst best thing ever, wait for a price drop.
  44. Kodaniz
    Aug 11, 2016
    5
    No Man's Sky is a good game. For a limited time. As most likely stated by every reviewer, it gets very repetitive very quickly. It feels like an half-baked game or a demo of a game with a full triple-A $60 price tag slapped on top of it. In fact, I feel like that's exactly what it is. A glorified tech demo showcasing procedural generation across 18 quintillion planets. The combat feelsNo Man's Sky is a good game. For a limited time. As most likely stated by every reviewer, it gets very repetitive very quickly. It feels like an half-baked game or a demo of a game with a full triple-A $60 price tag slapped on top of it. In fact, I feel like that's exactly what it is. A glorified tech demo showcasing procedural generation across 18 quintillion planets. The combat feels stale and bland, the survival aspect is focus on heavily yet limited at the same time, and the crafting and gathering is dull and monotonous. If you look past all that, it is a good /exploration/ game. I would steer clear of everything else.… Expand
  45. Robert6200
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    This game isn't for everyone and I think that's pretty obvious. Its not some amazing space exploration game. Its more of a really big space survival game. You have to do stuff over and over again if you want to survive and progress in the main story line which is to get to the center of the galaxy. Don't go in thinking **** awesome planet stuff" cause that's not what its about Really funThis game isn't for everyone and I think that's pretty obvious. Its not some amazing space exploration game. Its more of a really big space survival game. You have to do stuff over and over again if you want to survive and progress in the main story line which is to get to the center of the galaxy. Don't go in thinking **** awesome planet stuff" cause that's not what its about Really fun and addicting if you like this type of game. 8/10.… Expand
  46. 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.
  47. CVICTOR
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    Eu não sei pq a galera ta falando tão mal desse jogo, é um jogo INDEPENDENTE! Um jogo diferente dos demais, vale muito a pena!De fato falta um multiplayer, mas na minha opinião pessoal o jogo não precisa necessariamente multiplayer. Vou comprar na certa!
  48. yogiman600
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    This is a game for those who seek the euphoria of being truly lost in space and admiring the beauty of the cosmos. It is more a simulator than anything, but the music, atmosphere, and mystery of the universe make it all the more interesting. It is not perfect, but it is a huge stepping stone forward for gaming in terms of what can be done with procedural generation. Those that lackThis is a game for those who seek the euphoria of being truly lost in space and admiring the beauty of the cosmos. It is more a simulator than anything, but the music, atmosphere, and mystery of the universe make it all the more interesting. It is not perfect, but it is a huge stepping stone forward for gaming in terms of what can be done with procedural generation. Those that lack imagination and wonder will not enjoy this game, because it isn't truly a video game. It is something so much more. To be honest, this isn't the game for the majority of gamers, but it is a fantastic experience for anyone who is stirred by the vastness of space.… Expand
  49. SNESStarter
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    This game is an unmitigated disaster. Frame drops to 15 fps, horrible FOV and absolutely no online component even though it was marketed as such. If chipping away at rocks for two hours is your idea of fun, then by all means waste your money on this atrocity.
  50. SPKTR00M
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    Like minecraft with planets, spaceships and... that's it. It's pretty boring, only the first hour of gameplay is interesting. This game couldn't live up to the hype. I paid 60 dollars for an unfinished game.
  51. autonym
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    I've spent 11 hours playing this game and I haven't even felt the need to leave the initial four planet star system I began in. It consistently produces some of the most beautiful, nostalgic retro-sci-fi vistas I've had the pleasure to witness. It's that sense of beauty, wonder and exploration (with the meta-level knowledge that no one has ever been in the cave I'm exploring before, notI've spent 11 hours playing this game and I haven't even felt the need to leave the initial four planet star system I began in. It consistently produces some of the most beautiful, nostalgic retro-sci-fi vistas I've had the pleasure to witness. It's that sense of beauty, wonder and exploration (with the meta-level knowledge that no one has ever been in the cave I'm exploring before, not even a game designer) that keeps bringing me back, even as the simplistic game-play and narrative elements feel a little under-developed. If Hello Games continues to support and expand the features the way they've committed, I could easily see NMS growing into a 10. Regardless, of rating or repetition, there aren't many video games that infect my dreams and have me spending as much time snapping screen-shots as I do mining ore.… Expand
  52. mx1001
    Aug 11, 2016
    1
    the game is not worth it. I played it for a few days and its the same same. Going galaxy to galaxy picking up junk and mining planets for stuff I have no inventory for. The game is not good. The UI isnt good the game doesnt look good either.
  53. alastair93
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    It's genuinely not very good. I have extreme buyer's remorse. The trailers looked awesome; unfortunately the game is supremely boring. It really is like an interactive screensaver.

    I managed to spend 30 minutes on it before getting so bored that I had to turn it off. This is a new record for any PS4 game of mine. And I'm a guy who *likes* slow burners. My only hope is that they    It's genuinely not very good. I have extreme buyer's remorse. The trailers looked awesome; unfortunately the game is supremely boring. It really is like an interactive screensaver.

    I managed to spend 30 minutes on it before getting so bored that I had to turn it off. This is a new record for any PS4 game of mine. And I'm a guy who *likes* slow burners.

    My only hope is that they release some game-changing patches along the way. The universe is just so empty and repetitive. Sure, you get different animals on each planet - but they all just stand there doing the same thing. There's no realness to them, there's absolutely nothing surprising about each new planet besides cosmetic features.    … Expand
  54. Enforcer122
    Aug 11, 2016
    3
    No Man's Sky really a different type of game. It's the anti-establishment sort of game which doesn't follow the norms and did its own thing. That's why I hate the fact I find it utterly boring. It's a cool game, the fact that a small team created this is incredible and I think everyone is in amazement of the sheer size and scale of the game.

    But unfortunately it comes down to the simple    No Man's Sky really a different type of game. It's the anti-establishment sort of game which doesn't follow the norms and did its own thing. That's why I hate the fact I find it utterly boring. It's a cool game, the fact that a small team created this is incredible and I think everyone is in amazement of the sheer size and scale of the game.

    But unfortunately it comes down to the simple fact that the game gets very boring, one dimensional and repetitive. Borderline frustrating at times. No quests, no set out character, no interesting aliens, nothing that keeps the game interesting. When you enter a new planet, the initial thrill of seeing what it looks and its composition dies off soon when you realize that every planet really is a dead planet. There isn't anything particularly specific to do except discover some animals, which gets old very fast. Yes, they have different things to mine but unless you want to stand there and fire a laser beam at rocks for 2 hours, it really isn't interesting. The complete lack of direction doesn't help, what am I doing? Why am I doing it? Give me some motivation to keep playing it. It may be harsh but this is really a glorified indie arcade game that shouldn't cost anymore than £20.    … Expand
  55. BetamaxDisco
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    This game is brimming with wonder and delight. It is both an unparalleled technical accomplishment and a noteworthy feat of human endeavour, given the very modest team behind its staggering scope. Aside from the tremendous craft involved, it provides a comprehensive realisation of the escapist fantasies of my childhood. It is a unique and special thing. I am glad it exists. I wouldThis game is brimming with wonder and delight. It is both an unparalleled technical accomplishment and a noteworthy feat of human endeavour, given the very modest team behind its staggering scope. Aside from the tremendous craft involved, it provides a comprehensive realisation of the escapist fantasies of my childhood. It is a unique and special thing. I am glad it exists. I would recommend it without hesitation.… Expand
  56. igorthebrave
    Aug 11, 2016
    6
    BACKGROUND: I didn't live the hype, so take this review as coming from the average gamer. It went completely under my radar until days before the launch. I found the screenshots nice looking and the idea of having infinite planets interesting, so I bought it.

    No Man's Sky is underwhelming. Beautiful colors, amazing soundtrack, a heavy sense of loneliness in the vastness of the universe.    BACKGROUND: I didn't live the hype, so take this review as coming from the average gamer. It went completely under my radar until days before the launch. I found the screenshots nice looking and the idea of having infinite planets interesting, so I bought it.

    No Man's Sky is underwhelming. Beautiful colors, amazing soundtrack, a heavy sense of loneliness in the vastness of the universe. But its vastness is filled with mundane tasks and NPC that might as well be just posters because you can't really interact with them. You are the only one doing something in this universe and even you don't know what's that exactly. It has some bugs but nothing like FO4. They don't ruin the experience, just break the immersion a bit.

    Planets are really diverse but what's on them isn't. It's always some monolites, the outpost, the storage upgrade, the broken ship and the antennas. Then you collect some resources and travel to the next planet or star until you're killed by bandits.

    I'll keep trying but I see this game getting old pretty quickly, unfortunately. It opens up a new range of promising possibilities for game development, though. Let's hope its legacy remains positive to the industry.    … Expand
  57. Jarhead335
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    About 4 hours in it has become increasingly clear to me that No Man's Sky isn't the game we expected. I wanted the multiplayer and the space battles and the exhilaration. What I got was something a bit different.

    No Man's Sky is, first and foremost, beautiful to look at. It may feel redundant at times, but each new planet is unique. Flora and fauna, the sunsets and moons, oceans and    About 4 hours in it has become increasingly clear to me that No Man's Sky isn't the game we expected. I wanted the multiplayer and the space battles and the exhilaration. What I got was something a bit different.

    No Man's Sky is, first and foremost, beautiful to look at. It may feel redundant at times, but each new planet is unique. Flora and fauna, the sunsets and moons, oceans and valleys and blizzards and toxic storms are each gorgeous in their own right, and delightful to experience. Upgrading is easier than people are making it out to be- if you're short on money, just mine some useless rock and trade it in for cash. There is easy access to progression even on the most inhospitable planet.

    I have yet to enter a true combat sequence in space, but encountering massive frigates and space stations is equally fantastical. The sheer size and scope gives you time to reflect, appreciate, and consider your next steps. Do you really want to warp away from the planet with the trading outpost and that nice ship you could buy? Will that space station hold friends or foes? Do I have enough equipment to make it out of the system, even if I have to shoot my way out?

    Really, I've found No Man's Sky to be an existential monument. It forces you to be patient, confront solitude, and contemplate what it means to be alone discovering the universe. Repetitive isn't the word I'd use- reflective is. I'm treating my playthrough like a choose your own adventure Sci-Fi novel of my youth, and each new alien landscape I slog across is a reminder of the wonders of discovery that I personally haven't felt since I was a kid. It moved me, deeply, and I have a feeling that as I inch my way toward the center it will continue to make me think about my actions and the journey I'm taking in a way I haven't considered in a long, long time.    … Expand
  58. KiKaily
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    If you know what the game pretends to offer and don't expect anything else, you will enjoy the game and even surprise yourself. Let's hope they also add content from now on.
  59. sinry
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    No Man’s Sky est une œuvre difficile à tester tant son aspect « sandbox longue durée » est fort. Le jeu se savoure pourtant à sa juste valeur, avec un solo riche et pertinent sur ses dynamiques scriptées venant meubler l’open world et challengeant sans cesse le joueur, lequel doit souvent mettre de côté sa quête principale pour partir crapahuter dans les milliards de planètes explorables.No Man’s Sky est une œuvre difficile à tester tant son aspect « sandbox longue durée » est fort. Le jeu se savoure pourtant à sa juste valeur, avec un solo riche et pertinent sur ses dynamiques scriptées venant meubler l’open world et challengeant sans cesse le joueur, lequel doit souvent mettre de côté sa quête principale pour partir crapahuter dans les milliards de planètes explorables. Le procédural y est efficace et souvent fourni en surprises même si l’on aurait apprécié plus de variété dans la base de donnée exploitée, surtout en ce qui concerne les points d’intérêts et les routines des éléments non-joueurs, loin des promesses des trailers. La réalisation sur PS4 est globalement « suffisante », tout en demeurant en dessous de ce que l’on pouvait espérer du titre. L’univers du jeu est enivrant, contemplatif, savoureux, et saura plaire aux amateurs d’exploration et d’épopée dépaysantes. Malgré ses nombreuses similitudes avec des titres déjà existants, No Man’s Sky est une aventure unique au design atypique et à la dimension vertigineuse. Une très bonne expérience pour les joueurs de tous horizons.… Expand
  60. reyt_nice
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    If you're the kind of personal that enjoys the calm vibe of exploring in minecraft you will fall in love with this game. I feel like I'm writing my own history of space exploration.
  61. rtkiii
    Aug 11, 2016
    7
    I want to LOVE this game but in the end it is just OK. The planets, to me, look fantastic. There is something to say about flying into a planets atmosphere and not knowing what you are going to see. Some truly cool moments.

    But the creatures lack that same randomness. Sure they are procedural generated and they are different...but only so slightly. I have seen the same dog/deer    I want to LOVE this game but in the end it is just OK. The planets, to me, look fantastic. There is something to say about flying into a planets atmosphere and not knowing what you are going to see. Some truly cool moments.

    But the creatures lack that same randomness. Sure they are procedural generated and they are different...but only so slightly. I have seen the same dog/deer type creature a ton of times and the only difference maybe the width of the creatures legs, or a fin on the back but 95% of it is the same. No lizards? No insects? I understand the creatures on the same planet could be similar...but I have been to 12 different planets in 4 different systems and this creature is on 75% of the planets. But I have seen like 4 or 5 truly unique creatures and when they come along it is a neat site.

    Then the gameplay loop of the planets. Land, scan, find "?", then create override key, scan for the four things everything. Goto sites...learn some words, create warpdrive...and go on to the next planet. The only variable in that process is if you will get attacked by 4 pirates at once or 5 :)

    I do enjoy this game...but I do not LOVE it like I was hoping.    … Expand
  62. Luciella
    Aug 11, 2016
    3
    The game is boring to a fault. There is no story o direction to really follow, other than -go to the center of the galaxy- You can't customize anything physically, you cant create or name your character, you can't build anything in the world(s), you have to share upgrade inventory space with regular inventory which is pretty small. When you do said upgrades, nothing changes in your suit orThe game is boring to a fault. There is no story o direction to really follow, other than -go to the center of the galaxy- You can't customize anything physically, you cant create or name your character, you can't build anything in the world(s), you have to share upgrade inventory space with regular inventory which is pretty small. When you do said upgrades, nothing changes in your suit or ship or weapon (only the shooting, be in laser or in small rounds or augmented time). The alien life is plain, aliens don't move and animals come from crappy cardboard nightmares. The first 2 hours might be fun, but after those everything is the same, on similar looking planets with no soul.
    This game is to me unfinished and a waste of money.    … Expand
  63. Lunossm
    Aug 11, 2016
    5
    Esperava um pouco mais além da exploração de mundos, a falta de multiplayer também é desanimadora. O game possuía elementos para se tornar uma grande franquia, masquem sabe em uma segunda versão os erros não sejam corrigidos(ou quem sabe em uma dlc)
  64. qLu
    Aug 11, 2016
    3
    The first few hours are the honeymoon period in which you have virtual ♥♥♥♥♥♥s of coolness and art and retro-urban-hipster color schemes. After that, you realize a few things:

    1) The assets are very low quality. I mean, visible pixels and all. 2) It is nowhere near being optimized. Let me just say this: the console is the nexus of optimization. They spend hours and hours making it    The first few hours are the honeymoon period in which you have virtual ♥♥♥♥♥♥s of coolness and art and retro-urban-hipster color schemes. After that, you realize a few things:

    1) The assets are very low quality. I mean, visible pixels and all.

    2) It is nowhere near being optimized. Let me just say this: the console is the nexus of optimization. They spend hours and hours making it look good on these because they have a limit of hardware. Don't get me wrong: it will look much better on the PC than on the console, but the resource cost will probably be much higher than you expect. Also: wouldn't be surprised in the lease if it is FPS capped like it is on the playstation.

    3) You see most of the available assets on the first few planets you are on. After that, the assets repeat over and over and over again. On one planet, gold looks like gold, on another planet, it's the same but BLUE! And they weren't even thorough enough to make all of it cohesive. When you see the little gold bits flying at you (collecting them) suddenly they turn from blue to GOLD again! #SCIENCE!

    4) It's really cool that you want to name that animal after your son, but you will probably be the only person who ever sees it. With the repetition of assets means that there are NUMEROUS iterations of things that look the same, but don't keep the name that you gave them. Even in the same SYSTEM, you go to another planet and that blue flower that gives you Platinum? It looks exactly the same, but it's an entirely different species.

    5) It's not an exploration game. I was told this game was going to be an explorer's wet dream. The thing that is so agonizing (like, blue balls level agonizing) is that it COULD be that! The problem is that you will spend so much time acquiring resources that allow you to survive long enough to explore that you won't be able to actually enjoy the exploration that you want to do! Remember when the food/water timers were WAYYYY too fast in Rust and H1Z1? Yeah, it's that bad. It may not be food/water in this game: it's protection and life support. Something something a rose by any other name....? TL:DR - it's a survival game with exploration elements, not an exploration game with survival elements.

    5a) I sure hope you like busywork - because that is pretty much all the game is! Tag plants and animals on one planet, do it again on the next!

    6) The biggest thing for me is all of the evidence that Sean Murray totally lied to us for a long time (see places like reddit, if you can stand the fanboism for long enough). Remember this last week when he started tweeting and blogging about how we shouldn't get upset if the game is totally different than he presented it? Yeah. How can I trust a team that has billed the game as one thing for so long (OK lets be honest, it took him 4 years just to say what you even did in the game so I guess that we can't go too hard on him here) and then pulled the ole bait and switch.

    7) He is still an indy developer even though he's backed by sony. So let's say that he actually intends to fix the things he says that he wants to - it will take the team FOREVER to do it because of how small the team is, and how many platforms they must update all at once. Do the math.

    8) It is a buggy mess. There are so many examples of clipping and things just not working right that I couldn't even list them all. Sometimes when I take off in my ship, I hover nicely above the ground like I should, other times I am catapulted across the solar system with no way to get back to the planet because I'm out of fuel lol.

    9) They pretty much plaigurized Rodina for exploration mechanics.    … Expand
  65. Matt1128Y
    Aug 11, 2016
    3
    There is less content and options available to the player in No Man's Sky than Minecraft back in 2011, let alone the latest version of Minecraft.

    I wonder how much effort and money was invested into this game versus the amount of money that will be made by Hello Games. The people calling this a philosophical experience are hilarious. They're akin to a hipster going to a modern-art    There is less content and options available to the player in No Man's Sky than Minecraft back in 2011, let alone the latest version of Minecraft.

    I wonder how much effort and money was invested into this game versus the amount of money that will be made by Hello Games.

    The people calling this a philosophical experience are hilarious. They're akin to a hipster going to a modern-art museum and intently looking at a jar of urine, trying to figure out the meaning behind such a piece of art while simultaneously fearing the notion of accidentally letting their fellow hipsters know that they don't see anything but a jar of urine.

    The emperor has no clothes.    … Expand
  66. LukaasMarx
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    this game is so good, and unique.. but it's not for everyone.. i always love the universe.. and i got so imersive into this game, i love how the game works and makes me wanna discover all different planets.. i think i play 70+ hours and i still into this,, the review is 50/50 i think half of people gets whats is the meaning of the game
  67. hatergonnahale
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    This game is not for everyone. It can get stale fast if you are just constantly playing it but the immensity of the universe you are playing in is mind boggling. I am mostly excited for the free updates in the future that will add new features to keep the game fun and fresh.
  68. lordofthepit75
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    An amazing game that is clearly not for everyone, but it certainly is for me! Amazing planets though when you get a dull one just move on. NPC's are cool and story. Potential for amazing updates. Some worlds are just amazing. Hostile T-Rex type creature on one of my planets stalks and attacks. This game is advancing the future of gaming the way it should! Amazing!
  69. 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.
  70. DayZ_Tabloids
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    "But I would walk 500 miles
    And I would walk 500 more
    To be the man who walked 1,000 mile"

    You'll do a lot more than that in MNS, Less than Jake. A whole. Lot. More.
  71. Justonegamer
    Aug 11, 2016
    2
    Really,really boring gameplay,repetitive, fake multiplayer,and graphics from a PS2 game.Please dont wast your time and money with this garbage overhyped.It's like a minecraft from space,buit very worst
  72. Gaus
    Aug 11, 2016
    1
    Me and my friend bought this game thinking we would try to meet each other and that would be how we 'beat' the game. It turns out the people who made the game lied about multiplayer, and it's really not in the game...
  73. CharlesFBronson
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    Game is exactly how I thought it will be - Relaxing experience where you can explore billions of planets with animals and environment which no player saw before you. With lots of different upgrades, ships to fly and fight with and awesome music that fits the game perfectly. I guess portion of people will say that its boring but I don't know what these people expected from it. To meGame is exactly how I thought it will be - Relaxing experience where you can explore billions of planets with animals and environment which no player saw before you. With lots of different upgrades, ships to fly and fight with and awesome music that fits the game perfectly. I guess portion of people will say that its boring but I don't know what these people expected from it. To me Minecraft is boring while its definitely not a bad game and it still got millions of fans.I bet this will be the case of NMS as well. If you want to relax, explore and see some (well... lots of!) unique stuff - you should definitely try it ! And if you enjoyed movies like The Martian or 2001 Space odyssey the experience should be even better."To boldly go where no one has gone before"… Expand
  74. Malooga
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    No Man's Sky borrows a little from Wing Commander and a little from Minecraft and makes an awesome hybrid that will fare differently for most people, and therefore is bound to see mixed reviews. The core of the game is its ability to deliver an almost entirely procedural generated universe. That's not an easy trick to pull of between the 10 or so people who worked on this game, but itsNo Man's Sky borrows a little from Wing Commander and a little from Minecraft and makes an awesome hybrid that will fare differently for most people, and therefore is bound to see mixed reviews. The core of the game is its ability to deliver an almost entirely procedural generated universe. That's not an easy trick to pull of between the 10 or so people who worked on this game, but its where the game shines brightest.

    The problem (for me) with Minecraft style games is that they pull you back to a central location. There's this big huge world to discover, but you have this invisible tether to the place you begin (or home base). No Man's Sky alleviates this problem by nearly forcing you to explore the vast, endless space expanse before you.

    Here's where it gets tricky. All mindless and repetitive tasks aside the gameplay holds up to genre standards as far as a survival/sim goes, no more no less. You need several things to survive: fuel, resources, and environmental protection to name a few. There are ways to upgrade your mining tool/gun, your ship and your suit, and there are a good amount of them. However, the heavy emphasis on procedural generation means there's always a chance you come across boring, mundane planets and run of the mill gear for hours on end. This broke the experience for a few of my friends, as discovering new and exciting things IS the main draw to this title, and they just weren't having that experience.

    If you stick with it though, No Man's Sky is incredibly rewarding. You'll get to say things like "HEY I just found a half cow/half gecko hybrid that swims in circles and poops out Carbon!". Yes, that exists. This kept me coming back for more in the first few days, and now I've sunk a good 20 hours into the experience.

    Technically speaking. there is a LOT of pop in the game. Textures take some time to generate and the player moves quickly in flight, so it creates a lot of jarring imagery. Overall a small price to pay for no loading screens and seamless planet-planet jumps.

    It has its quirks, but seems to be receiving a very harsh response in the community. In my opinion, if you like space/aliens/adventure then its a tough title to ignore. It definitely scratches all those itches and more, worth checking out.

    8/10.    … Expand
  75. BogusMan
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    Big, $20 sandbox with few compelling toys, unattainable hype and a $60 price tag. Fun, but super unimaginative creatures, landscapes and "gameplay". Expected from something generated, not created, but still as disappointing. Looking worse than one would expect from PS4, being a "graphical powerhouse" and all.
  76. Daniel_Keelh
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    It's a pathetic game, nothing more to say. In the end is a bad game about explore a lot of planets without any interest. And it's important to remember that NO HAVE ON LINE MODE, They sell a game about the universe and find others players and there's no way you can do it, they lied and that deserves a 0 out of 10.
  77. Quickstrike
    Aug 11, 2016
    7
    Please don't let the complete lack of nuance of this forum make you overlook this game.
    I'm 20 hours in, most of them spent on a single planet trying to explore it all, If you are into exploration, treat yourself, you won’t regret it.
    This is not for you if you fit in the following: -You are looking for thrills of a shoot em up game -You need the game to hold your hand -You are in a    Please don't let the complete lack of nuance of this forum make you overlook this game.
    I'm 20 hours in, most of them spent on a single planet trying to explore it all, If you are into exploration, treat yourself, you won’t regret it.

    This is not for you if you fit in the following:
    -You are looking for thrills of a shoot em up game
    -You need the game to hold your hand
    -You are in a hurry to finish
    -You hate figuring stuff out for yourself
    -You need instant gratification
    -You have the compulsion to explore everything and open all the doors

    The "story" will not be spoon fed to you
    You choose your path and what you wish to do
    Yes resource management is frustrating
    Not it doesn't have super high end graphics (It's an Indy made game for crying out loud)

    it's an infinite universe! more game need to be made this way    … Expand
  78. Trylobot
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    All of the wonder of the classic Elite brought to a modern platform. I cannot wait to see what comes next in the universe of No Man's Sky, but the future looks bright indeed.
  79. Kenwalker
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    This game was for me, and it's everything I expected it to be. Hello Games took a huge exciting leap in game creation. This was a great beginning to a new type of experience in gaming.
  80. 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
  81. lghulm
    Aug 11, 2016
    5
    Really hard to rate this game - it has the exact strengths and weaknesses as noted by others. I cannot make myself grind through it but I did really enjoy the 6 hours I have spent with the game (if that makes sense). With more things to do - like some real enemies, or base building or player interaction I probably could have kept going. If it were priced as an indie it would score in theReally hard to rate this game - it has the exact strengths and weaknesses as noted by others. I cannot make myself grind through it but I did really enjoy the 6 hours I have spent with the game (if that makes sense). With more things to do - like some real enemies, or base building or player interaction I probably could have kept going. If it were priced as an indie it would score in the range 8~9. As a full price AAA I cannot score over 5.

    The game heavily reminds me of FTL, but actually preferred that game as it kept the player much more on their toes with difficulty (not grind) level.    … Expand
  82. TheMarcosBay
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    no mas'ns sky is a game that makes you rethink why do you play videogames. i'm sure its not for wandering around with some spaceship out there. it sucks i'm sorry
  83. Shuklack
    Aug 11, 2016
    6
    Let me get the negatives out first. A lot of potential that is mitigated by very shallow features. I expect most planets to be boring, I dont mind if life is rare... but I get the feeling that there arent any actual developed planets and the liveliest planets just have more trees. Also, why is outer space so... pink? The odd artistic choice of a pastel colored space really detracts fromLet me get the negatives out first. A lot of potential that is mitigated by very shallow features. I expect most planets to be boring, I dont mind if life is rare... but I get the feeling that there arent any actual developed planets and the liveliest planets just have more trees. Also, why is outer space so... pink? The odd artistic choice of a pastel colored space really detracts from the beauty of the planets/stars and a sense of depth. The map system is lacking, it can be a real hassle to revisit points of interest. Ive also crashed more times in 2 days than any of the other PS4 games I've played - combined.
    That being said, with a few tools and additions, this game could be amazing. The foundation is there. Base building would be a start, but we need better map options, greater customization, more lively advanced lifeforms, and most of all... co-op.    … Expand
  84. iRam360
    Aug 11, 2016
    4
    The most dissapointing videogame I've ever played... Seriously... It is only selling a lot because of all the 'free' advertising that is receiving from so many online magazines.

    The game turns out boring and repetitive after 4 hours.

    Great potential, worse execution.
  85. metagod
    Aug 11, 2016
    2
    At this moment that game doesn't justify its price, its random and repetitive. Another victim of the hype train.
    You go from one planet to another , one system to another, travel all that distance to mine elements. That's it,
    It has its moments but they are not enough to make it a fun or engaging game, Its a game made by engineers not game designers.
  86. itmo
    Aug 11, 2016
    5
    NMS is a technical achievement, but that doesn't translate into an enjoyable and fun gaming experience. The mechanics feel childish, empty and the game lacks any real depth. The art style gets a bit tiresome after a while, which also adds to the childish undertone of the overall experience. It doesn't feel complete, it feels old, and although the universe seems endless, it feels theNMS is a technical achievement, but that doesn't translate into an enjoyable and fun gaming experience. The mechanics feel childish, empty and the game lacks any real depth. The art style gets a bit tiresome after a while, which also adds to the childish undertone of the overall experience. It doesn't feel complete, it feels old, and although the universe seems endless, it feels the same, each planet doesn't really feel like a unique place to explore, it feels very digital and you can see that the systems haven't been handcrafted which adds the the lack of atmosphere. I never feel like I am in space exploring. This game will go down as an awesome technical milestone, but won't be remembered for being a great game.… Expand
  87. Osaii78
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    I have been playing this game for a few days and I think it is stunning, intensely immersive. The negative reviews on here i would seriously question the motivations or the mental capacity of those leaving them...
  88. R1ck8r00ke
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    Sci-fi masterpiece that has a vast simulated galaxy to explore. I can't put this down its an incredible achievement. If you love survival adventure then jump in to this amazing game. It's a very deep spiritual experience that can be overwhelming at times, it also does not hold your hand so expect to work things out yourself. Visually it can be stunningly beautiful and carries a gorgeousSci-fi masterpiece that has a vast simulated galaxy to explore. I can't put this down its an incredible achievement. If you love survival adventure then jump in to this amazing game. It's a very deep spiritual experience that can be overwhelming at times, it also does not hold your hand so expect to work things out yourself. Visually it can be stunningly beautiful and carries a gorgeous 70's artwork style. Looks like this could be my Game of the Year. Bravo Hello Games!… Expand
  89. Tinglebob
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    A great game for anyone that likes open world freedom to explore and discover things and follow leads to objectives, but if you are the kind of person that wants everything handed to you and explained in a simplified linear style story this is not for you. For me though this is a great game that is only going to improve with the updates that are coming
  90. wertoplinger
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    I knew people would have ridiculous expectations for this game. If you can't handle a title like Elite Dangerous or Euro truck sim, then this will probably not appeal that much to you. Everything I saw up till now is what I expected and am very pleased with.
  91. Darknorm
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    How can you be upset about a game that has tried to push the boundaries and do something different. No Mans Sky is absolutely breathtaking and a fantastic experience all round.
  92. sunshine2364
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    In a span of two hours, I went from: struggling to survive on an irradiated planet (I mean, F***ING STRUGGLIN'), to dodging/blasting asteroids in an asteroid belt, to trading/learning from an alien species (the Gek; frog-like beings that believe they rule the universe as the "original spawn"), to discovering new species on the ocean floor of a massive ocean planet (basically one giantIn a span of two hours, I went from: struggling to survive on an irradiated planet (I mean, F***ING STRUGGLIN'), to dodging/blasting asteroids in an asteroid belt, to trading/learning from an alien species (the Gek; frog-like beings that believe they rule the universe as the "original spawn"), to discovering new species on the ocean floor of a massive ocean planet (basically one giant coral reef). In short, this is the game I've always been waiting for. I continuously need to remind myself, "Do whatever the heck you want," because I can do anything in this massive universe, and it's awesome knowing that I'll have a completely different experience every time I play. Furthermore, that extra piece of lore is worth the 2 minute trek through the alien jungle... just saying. Small piece of advice to newcomers: find a "Trading Post," park your ship, and start exploring the local terrain for all it has to offer. Love this game. 10/10, no doubt.… Expand
  93. 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
  94. dunno
    Aug 11, 2016
    5
    While the game presents the player with a huge game environment filled with an amazing range of flora, fauna & geology the gameplay isn't as deep. I would go to say it's as shallow as the game is vast. The mechanics of space combat, resource gathering & NPC interaction are simplistic & boring.
    After awhile the novelty of discovering a new planet or creature wanes, exposing the feeble game    While the game presents the player with a huge game environment filled with an amazing range of flora, fauna & geology the gameplay isn't as deep. I would go to say it's as shallow as the game is vast. The mechanics of space combat, resource gathering & NPC interaction are simplistic & boring.
    After awhile the novelty of discovering a new planet or creature wanes, exposing the feeble game mechanics. It's a shame because the idea of the game is great but the actual experience isn't.    … Expand
  95. bioburn
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    While the initial idea of the game is excellent, the implementation thereof is not.
    It lacks a greater variety of diversity which is very important in the current year.
    When going from planet to planet the variety isn't great enough to warrant the grand differences in location. Besides the planet exploration mechanics which are poor, it also lacks a sufficient enough story that might    While the initial idea of the game is excellent, the implementation thereof is not.
    It lacks a greater variety of diversity which is very important in the current year.
    When going from planet to planet the variety isn't great enough to warrant the grand differences in location.

    Besides the planet exploration mechanics which are poor, it also lacks a sufficient enough story that might give meaning to this quintillion planet filled universe. Besides that, the feeling of being the first explorer lost in some world is lost as robots have gone everywhere before you have! So it makes no sense for you to rename the planet if robots have been there before. Finally, the stagnant npcs lack a lot of character, and while pretty to look at could use a lot of improvements. So far I have only played the PS4 version and I have to say I'm quite disappointed with the graphics, especially as it looks smudgy and the fps is poor. I will pick up the pc version soon and see how it runs on my I7-6700k + dual TitanX setup.    … Expand
  96. silversaihan
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    No doubt this will be a very divisive game. It's Marmite. Some will love it, some will hate it. Just look at the User Reviews, almost split down middle. I highly recommend RENTING before BUYING if you are unsure.
  97. Methijuana
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played, it doesn't hold you're hand and tell you everything's going to be okay. Drops you in a galaxy with a ship with no explanation on how you got there and its like figure it out. Then out you go to explore a universe with 18 quintillion planets, millions of creatures to discover, Fascinating landscapes. Granted games not for everyone, if youThis is one of the best games I've ever played, it doesn't hold you're hand and tell you everything's going to be okay. Drops you in a galaxy with a ship with no explanation on how you got there and its like figure it out. Then out you go to explore a universe with 18 quintillion planets, millions of creatures to discover, Fascinating landscapes. Granted games not for everyone, if you really enjoy GTA series then your probably a thick headed retard, that cant grasp what this game set out to accomplish and the game is probably not for you.… Expand
  98. mrSprinklez
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    To give a little background, I have been pretty hyped about this game for the better part of 2 years now but at the same time have toned down my expectations the more previews and early gameplays i have seen. I love sandbox/openworld games but do not like Minecraft.

    Pros: The exhiliration of flying in and out of planets and systems. Even though many of planets are "somewhat" same    To give a little background, I have been pretty hyped about this game for the better part of 2 years now but at the same time have toned down my expectations the more previews and early gameplays i have seen. I love sandbox/openworld games but do not like Minecraft.

    Pros:
    The exhiliration of flying in and out of planets and systems. Even though many of planets are "somewhat" same looking, there are still many moments when I walk onto the edge of what I think is just a small hill and suddenly see an vast expanse of gigantic cliffs and crevasse with weird and cool looking alien faunas.

    Great reward and bait system. Explore -> mine -> learn new tech-> sell-> buy upgrade -> continue over again. Its easy to keep on doing this when you are constantly thinking what lies just beyond the system.

    Cons:
    Space combat is horrendous. Extremely difficult to control the ship while aiming with the L stick. Feels like your sitting in a floating twirling cage trying to hit a moving fly on a wall from 100 meters out.

    Certain processes gets really repetitive really fast. Same type of structures and contents on each planet. So basically you go to the same looking structure and do the same thing on planet after planet.

    Upgrades and thiings to upgrade on seems limited so far. You can upgrade your suit, ship, and gun. Upgrading ship and guns seems somewhat unnecessary even, since you can just buy new ones with already upgraded techs. Also many upgrades will say they give you faster cooldown or harder damage, but its hard to see that in play. Upgrading would be more fun if you can see it having a noticeable affect.    … Expand
  99. VindicationDay
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky is a lonely game. To me, that's what makes it so brilliant.

    There's no multiplayer in No Man's Sky. The universe you'll get to explore is truly universe-sized, which means the odds of running into another player are practically slim to none. There are creatures that roam the planets, but your presence is largely inconsequential to them, as it is the ecosystem as a whole.    No Man's Sky is a lonely game. To me, that's what makes it so brilliant.

    There's no multiplayer in No Man's Sky. The universe you'll get to explore is truly universe-sized, which means the odds of running into another player are practically slim to none. There are creatures that roam the planets, but your presence is largely inconsequential to them, as it is the ecosystem as a whole. The various alien NPCs you'll occasionally encounter speak in languages that, at least initially, are impossible to understand. You have to survive on your own. There's no map to tell you where you are, and nobody will come to rescue you if you get lost. You're completely alone. And if the thought of any of this unnerves you, then this may not be the game for you.

    But there's something amazing about being alone in this universe that Hello Games has created. Personally, I find it amazing that the planets I've discovered and the species I've encountered have never been seen by any other player. There's something almost trance-like about flying your spaceship over a mysterious new world, finding a spot to land, and trekking through caves and valleys in search of your next adventure. While some may be disappointed in the lack of base-building (and an overall lack of high-level interactivity with the world,) I find that this actually helps with immersion. You are a stranger in this universe, and your only place of refuge is your ship. It's your only lifeline; it's your shelter during a massive dust storm, your escape plan when you're outnumbered and outgunned, and your only true companion on your journey to discover just what lies in the center of the universe.

    And while the trek to the center is the ultimate goal of the game, there's no narrative to tie you to that. If you want, you can spend all your time exploring without any purpose at all. At the beginning of the game, you are offered a choice--would you like occasional objective markers to help guide you through your journey? Or would you like to abandon all guidance and find your own way? The latter option makes the opening hours of the game much more difficult, as you must figure out how to repair your craft and venture out of the solar system on your own. But for players who want to take their time and avoid any hand holding (of which there is very little in the first place,) the option is there.

    The gameplay ultimately boils down to mining for resources to keep you alive and upgrade your craft so you can continue further and further into the universe. Each planet has it's own ecosystem, making certain elements difficult to come by in certain areas, which ups the stakes and encourages preparation. Do I have enough fuel to venture to this new planet? What will I encounter when I get there? If it's barren, will I have enough fuel to liftoff again? Maybe it's a lush planet--perhaps I should stop at this space station and trade some of my goods afterwards. Is my suit capable of keeping me warm once night falls on this frozen planet?

    In addition to all of that, this is a game about discovering the lore of the universe. While there isn't much of a traditional narrative, bits and pieces of history and inklings of alien languages can be discovered at mysterious structures dotted around the universe. That's all I'll get into about that, to prevent heavy spoilers.

    It helps that the presentation is absolutely jaw-dropping. Every randomly-generated galaxy, planet, cavern, ocean, forest, and animal shares a high-contrast, highly color-saturated design that never gets old. I've visited about 10 planets so far, and all of them have been beautiful in their own right. One planet I visited was full of snow-tipped mountaintops that glimmered in the light of the setting sun. Another was almost completely barren, yet there was something beautifully haunting about it's mysterious purple surface that spurred me to investigate. The soundtrack also deserves special mention--it's a moody and contemplative score that ups the ante at just the right moments. It hasn't grown stale and adds an immense amount of atmosphere to an already incredible game. And of course, if you don't like it, you can always turn it off, or opt to listen to your own music (on PS4 via Spotify) instead.

    The only things that didn't wow me were the lack of variation in planetary outposts, as well as the less-than-stellar design of some of the NPC Aliens you speak and trade with at these outposts. But considering the massive scale of this game and the high level of quality throughout, these are relatively minor issues.

    No Man's Sky is a game about you, your starship, and the universe. It's a game about discovery, atmosphere and immersion. It's unlike anything I've ever played before. If you want to take a break from the fast paced AAA shooters and lose yourself in a gorgeous, essentially endless universe, you'll be hard pressed to do better than No Man's Sky.    … Expand
  100. umaumai
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    It's strange, but for the first time ever it might be possible that all the reviews of a game are accurate from both the positive and the negative sides of the ratings it's getting. I can agree with just about all that I have read both here and on other gaming sites. For me it's a game where I'm truly feeling the "you get out of it what you put into it" vibe - AND, if you had expectations,It's strange, but for the first time ever it might be possible that all the reviews of a game are accurate from both the positive and the negative sides of the ratings it's getting. I can agree with just about all that I have read both here and on other gaming sites. For me it's a game where I'm truly feeling the "you get out of it what you put into it" vibe - AND, if you had expectations, as "No Man's Sky" was hyped more then this summers blockbuster movie "Suicide Squad," I can see why some are disappointed they didn't become space pirates who could meet up with other people day 1. It's vast, almost daunting in scope and it has a bit of a learning curve with how you outfit your multi-tool, ship and suit. However, it is very rewarding if you take the time to tinker and explore your surroundings. If you are looking to explore planets, and I mean SERIOUSLY explore, then the game is going to be perfect for you. If you are looking for fast action, then you are going to be severely let down. (It can become a slog of mining to fix and upgrade your gear and some of the actions become repetitive, but you find that in a lot of games these days.) I will say that this is definitely a one of a kind experience even though it has a very familiar look and feel to it.… Expand
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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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