No Man's Sky

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5473 Ratings

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  1. AlphaRebel
    Aug 10, 2016
    1
    The most succinct review I can concoct about this game is to simply quote Total Buscuit on Skyrim: "it's an ocean of content with the depth of a paddling pool" the underlying technology is undoubted a great feat unfortunately once the novelty of the the tech wears off dawns the realisation that simply the game is doesn't possess any engaging game mechainc loops outisde of the "mine toThe most succinct review I can concoct about this game is to simply quote Total Buscuit on Skyrim: "it's an ocean of content with the depth of a paddling pool" the underlying technology is undoubted a great feat unfortunately once the novelty of the the tech wears off dawns the realisation that simply the game is doesn't possess any engaging game mechainc loops outisde of the "mine to progress - Move to next planet and mine to progress" and as in the case of ED when you are dealing with 18000000000000000000 permutations using fundamentally the same maths to pin it together you get recycled or close to recycled content very quickly and the fact that you are going to be doing this same grind on your quest to the centre of the galixy for a very long time, it's really the perfect game for OCD explorers or autistic kids who get fulfilment from progressing on a repetitive game loop, sadly my bordom tollerence is not what it was 20 years ago so off to CEX we go :(

    TL;DR - Great technology, where's the [REDACTED] game?    … Expand
  2. spaceman43
    Aug 10, 2016
    2
    Got this game with high expectations, but after a couple of hours the lack of variety and the surfeit of repetition combine with the rough graphics and clunky UI to deliver a very very poor experience. Yes you will go 'wow' when you start on the first planet, again when you first go into space and again when you open the galactic map and use the hyperdrive. But trust me, this becomes staleGot this game with high expectations, but after a couple of hours the lack of variety and the surfeit of repetition combine with the rough graphics and clunky UI to deliver a very very poor experience. Yes you will go 'wow' when you start on the first planet, again when you first go into space and again when you open the galactic map and use the hyperdrive. But trust me, this becomes stale and boring very quickly. The game is as empty as the outer space it's procedurally generating. Don't experience buyers remorse, save yourself and pick this up 2nd hand at what will be a bargain bin game in a few months as floods of buyers trade in over the coming weeks.… Expand
  3. TheVJ
    Aug 10, 2016
    0
    No Man's Sky is not the intergalactic playground people had hoped it would be; it is more of a nigh infinitely big museum filled with nothing but Jackson Pollock paintings.
  4. Soka
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    A cool game for cool players !! completely awesome , cmon ppl this is not a shooter game,
    repetitive ? really ? absolutely NO ! every world is unique. waiting for a reunion point to share with other players in the future, but for now the game is awesome :D
  5. Lolindir
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    The game is exactly what I expected, a lot of exploration with some survival elements. I've found a planet made of rocs with absolutely no life except plants, another planet with deep seas and hidden ancient ruins..I've played only few hours but I love it, it doesn't look like a randomly generated game... everything seems "handmade".

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

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

    I hope that with future patches this will turn out one of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  6. DaapDaap
    Aug 10, 2016
    6
    Well 1 hour of the game is fun and i have played alot of the game and it seems to be the same thing over and over again. it is not a bad game at all it is just kinda boring, but if you are into such exploration well this game is a game for you.

    For me it is okay just an okay game it is nice to pick up if you just wanna play a relaxing game and i like that you can travel to every planet    Well 1 hour of the game is fun and i have played alot of the game and it seems to be the same thing over and over again. it is not a bad game at all it is just kinda boring, but if you are into such exploration well this game is a game for you.

    For me it is okay just an okay game it is nice to pick up if you just wanna play a relaxing game and i like that you can travel to every planet you see, other that having new stuff on the new planets you find they still look the same with different texture and outlay    … Expand
  7. Roagie
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    I'm having a lot of fun with this game. In reading negative reviews, people are citing how it's the same thing planet after planet. I've played the game for around 8 hours now and have only been on three planets. The latest planet I landed on I kept digging deeper and being referred to more and more to explore. I think people are rushing it... with the idea that there are near infiniteI'm having a lot of fun with this game. In reading negative reviews, people are citing how it's the same thing planet after planet. I've played the game for around 8 hours now and have only been on three planets. The latest planet I landed on I kept digging deeper and being referred to more and more to explore. I think people are rushing it... with the idea that there are near infinite planets, people are rushing to just go to different planets instead of really exploring just one. I've spent so much time on this one planet I can't imagine exploring more than say 10 in total over time.
    I think if anything the game faltered in saying there is an infinite amount of planets, so people ignore the detail offered on each one.    … Expand
  8. MFK863
    Aug 10, 2016
    7
    The following is my first impression of the game after day one and playing about 8 hours. First off the lack of inventory space in the early going was a huge pain. I was constantly being alerted about no inventory space and it was extremely annoying. I realised very quickly that this is not a game meant for hoarders and even if you think its a good idea to hold onto that rare materialThe following is my first impression of the game after day one and playing about 8 hours. First off the lack of inventory space in the early going was a huge pain. I was constantly being alerted about no inventory space and it was extremely annoying. I realised very quickly that this is not a game meant for hoarders and even if you think its a good idea to hold onto that rare material at the start of the game, don't, as you'll be able to find plenty more when you actually need it. One of the first things I did was start working towards upgrading my inventory space. I explored some planets, found some suit upgrades, and gradually sold all the things I could find along the way which allowed me to buy a new ship with more inventory slots as well. After eight hours my inventory space had almost doubled and it made the game much more enjoyable when I did as you spend less time trying to organise your stuff. Otherwise the pros and cons so far for me are:

    PROS
    Vast open world with plenty to explore
    Ability to upgrade to a wide variety of different ships and multi-tools
    Transitioning from planet exploration to space exploration is always fun
    Landscape looks amazing on some planets from afar
    Different puzzles to solve to earn rewards is nice
    Wide variety of different alien species is pretty cool

    CONS
    Sprint is mapped to R3 while moving is mapped to L3. Seriously who the hell thought this was a good idea? This was a major issue for me and is totally different from any gaming standard out there and was a terrible design decision. Hopefully it gets patched in a future version as I fail to see why it was done this way.
    While the planets have lots of variety they lack any real depth
    No clear objectives or goals
    No ability to connect with friends to play even as a duo
    Textures are god awful up close (PS2 level textures)
    Draw distance runs into issues when flying low on planets
    No fast travel to previously discovered map markers
    No dialogue or good audio effects make you want to play your own music
    Various outposts and space stations feel small and limited thus far (some doors are locked though so maybe they will expand at higher levels)

    As you can tell I've listed a lot of cons however even with these cons I've been enjoying the game. It is going to be a game that is what you make it to be. The first hump to get over at the start was pretty tough but once you learn to adjust I found it got better. For example I've started to set my own goals, stopped hoarding materials and sell everything, and never stay long on barren desolate planets. I think that is something important to keep in mind as well. If the planet looks like a dump then it is probably going to be as fun exploring as an actual dump would be. Remember there are 18 quintillion planets so if the planet doesn't look like it would be fun to explore then move onto the next one. In the eight hours I explored six planets and I always had the most fun on planets that had everything to offer whereas the barren planets were extremely dull and boring.

    In the end my recommendation would be buy if you really enjoy exploration/survival games, wait for a price drop if you only mildly enjoy exploration or survival, and pass if you don't like those style of games or if graphics and a great soundtrack are really important to you. This game will not be for everyone.    … Expand
  9. Greebo12
    Aug 10, 2016
    4
    The game looks very nice, and also makes quite fun, but 60Euro / Doller are too much!
    As the game like other Survival games and makes nothing new but the other games only cost 20-30 euros / Doller.
    The NPCs are lifeless and have little animations the world is very empty and the space is still empty!
    I say for because price is a 4/10 and is not worth 60 Euro / Doller.
  10. ntall1
    Aug 10, 2016
    1
    This game is very much like Starbound. How is it like starbound? Well... its a game... its about a universe, it has almost no fun features, and it relies on hype to generate the bulk of its sales.

    What is the reason for exploration when there is nothing interesting in an entire universe. Keep searching planets, you might find a lizard panda!
  11. Iplayedthegame
    Aug 10, 2016
    0
    No Man's Sky is a procedurally generated snooze fest. Where the developer intended splendor and wonderment only frustration materialized. The core gameplay is lackluster and clumsy and leans heavily on the woefully tedious gameplay mechanics found in Minecraft yet lacks any of the expressive freedoms found in its peer. I regret my purchase as I had high hopes for this game I stronglyNo Man's Sky is a procedurally generated snooze fest. Where the developer intended splendor and wonderment only frustration materialized. The core gameplay is lackluster and clumsy and leans heavily on the woefully tedious gameplay mechanics found in Minecraft yet lacks any of the expressive freedoms found in its peer. I regret my purchase as I had high hopes for this game I strongly encourage potential buyers to wait on a substantial price drop before venturing into this vacuous hollow cash grab.… Expand
  12. terrybd
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    Is this the best game ever made? no. Is this a fast paced space-sim? no. This, as Sean Murray has put it is "chill". If, from all the videos and media that has been released about this game over the past two years you had landed on a solid picture of what this game was, you're going to be disappointed because it won't be what you had pictured. I myself flip-flopped many times over thatIs this the best game ever made? no. Is this a fast paced space-sim? no. This, as Sean Murray has put it is "chill". If, from all the videos and media that has been released about this game over the past two years you had landed on a solid picture of what this game was, you're going to be disappointed because it won't be what you had pictured. I myself flip-flopped many times over that time period as to whether I was interested or not in what this game had to offer. I didn't even know until I booted it up what this game was really offering me.

    You begin on a planet with a broken ship you have to find resources to ultimately get your ship up and running. This could take you a couple of minutes, it could also take you a couple of hours if you get lost in the process of finding plants and animals. It will all depend on you.

    You collect resources, you improve things, you meet nondescript aliens, you explore. You name things. You sell things. Rinse and repeat. And that's where people are getting stuck, they expected more story, they expected bigger and better things. But a lot of fun can be had from navigating to planets, exploring them to find stones that teach you new alien words, new blueprints for weapons, multi-tool attachments etc. Sometimes you'll fly towards the stars and pirates decided they want what is up for grabs. Is this Elite Dangerous, no. But it's not trying to be a space combat sim. It's trying to be a game about exploring, about trying to find your way in the way you choose to the center of the galaxy. You can avoid everything, or explore everything.

    I truly look forward to what Hello Games do to this game in the days, weeks and months to come. Maybe a more involved trade system, maybe a more refined map so you can call a place home. Although with the goal being to get to the center of the universe, I'm not sure they want you to call anywhere home.    … Expand
  13. masseffectabc
    Aug 10, 2016
    5
    "Greatness Awaits" with this one. Alhought the concept of the game is highly ambicious, the execution is poorly, and if this game is an "exploration game", then it fails miserably, cos it uses the basic mechanics of exploration and nothing more. Kudos to Sony for at least trying to put something different in the market. For people who like to do the same 4 things for hours and hours, this"Greatness Awaits" with this one. Alhought the concept of the game is highly ambicious, the execution is poorly, and if this game is an "exploration game", then it fails miserably, cos it uses the basic mechanics of exploration and nothing more. Kudos to Sony for at least trying to put something different in the market. For people who like to do the same 4 things for hours and hours, this game is for you, for the people who don`t like that, then buy something else of focus your energy in something else.… Expand
  14. Honze
    Aug 10, 2016
    5
    NMS can be identified in an extremely limited niche format.
    The exploration is there, although the vast majority of planets do not even reseble the beauty of what has been showcased up until now in trailers and conventions.
    That said, everything is strictly tied to a Rinse & Repeat of farming resources, selling stuff and an overall lenghty process for buying upgrades. Too much depth is    NMS can be identified in an extremely limited niche format.
    The exploration is there, although the vast majority of planets do not even reseble the beauty of what has been showcased up until now in trailers and conventions.

    That said, everything is strictly tied to a Rinse & Repeat of farming resources, selling stuff and an overall lenghty process for buying upgrades. Too much depth is given to the bussiness management part of the game, and far less to the exploration part.

    Players may get stuck for hours on the same planet without progressing, or they might just fly through the stars by replenishing their resources at every opportunity. There's a wide variety of ways in which gamers may play the game, but at its core it's too repetitive.    … Expand
  15. dadrester
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky is a melancholic existential crisis. And that's a good thing...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I find it easy to recommend the game to people, as long as they're aware of what they're getting into and are aware of what makes it special. In the same way Minecraft's lack of structure and urgency might not be for everyone, thos to whom it appeals will no doubt have an excellent time.    … Expand
  16. FilippoAD
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Its not a 10 my vote is between 8 and 9 but its absurd to see so many zeroes. Metacritic should ban those accounts. Game is s lot of fun and gave me in my first day a lot of emotions that it was long time that i didn't feel in the game industry. Survival and exploration ftw. A must have for sci-fi lovers
  17. kidjosa
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    People that say this game is repetitive, obviously had no clue about this game to start with.
    No man's sky is about relaxing and doing your own thing, or follow the god atlas to the center. Mining element,s upgrading your ship, flying farther, mining more elements finding elements that you can sell for big cash, finding weird things on the planets. etc ...
    Offcourse to find these things    People that say this game is repetitive, obviously had no clue about this game to start with.
    No man's sky is about relaxing and doing your own thing, or follow the god atlas to the center. Mining element,s upgrading your ship, flying farther, mining more elements finding elements that you can sell for big cash, finding weird things on the planets. etc ...
    Offcourse to find these things you have to look around, and actually spend time with the game.
    If you are not the kind of person that can just enjoy a game and just run around mining some elements
    like as in minecraft. Then this game might not be for you. No man's sky is a very well done game, with lots to offer (if you look for it)    … Expand
  18. justmark
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    I've only got a few hours in on the game thus far, but I'm quite enjoying myself. I haven't experienced any frame rate issues that some people are complaining about. The game has been running smoothly (I do have a very fast internet connection.)

    I can see why this game might not appeal to some people. I enjoy exploring and upgrading things. Perhaps this might get repetitive at some    I've only got a few hours in on the game thus far, but I'm quite enjoying myself. I haven't experienced any frame rate issues that some people are complaining about. The game has been running smoothly (I do have a very fast internet connection.)

    I can see why this game might not appeal to some people. I enjoy exploring and upgrading things. Perhaps this might get repetitive at some point but I'm sure that there is a lot that I haven't seen yet, and that new content will get added on a regular basis.

    The media hype on this game was too much... and expectations were too lofty

    UPDATE: I'm now about 6 hours into the game. I've increased my score from 8 to 9. I'm absolutely fascinated by the game and the depth. I've been to several planets now, two space stations, and have met a few different races (one of which was uber unfriendly to me.) The game is certainly geared towards exporation type players. My biggest gripe thus far has been the lack of inventory space. It is extremely limited.    … Expand
  19. woodsyend
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    The game is as they said it would be. You fly around, collect resources and explorer the vast universe. There are technical problems but they are not game ruining. The soundtrack is amazing and the feeling of how small you really are when you first leave the planet is hard to describe. The game can and will get repetitive so it's up to you how much time and effort you will put into theThe game is as they said it would be. You fly around, collect resources and explorer the vast universe. There are technical problems but they are not game ruining. The soundtrack is amazing and the feeling of how small you really are when you first leave the planet is hard to describe. The game can and will get repetitive so it's up to you how much time and effort you will put into the game in order to reach the center of the universe. it's like a bigger version of minecraft. This game is like the bvs of video games, honestly it's your own opinion that decides if you like it or not.… Expand
  20. Rundusol
    Aug 10, 2016
    6
    Let me startby saying that this is a VERY specific game, not everyone will enjoy it, many will dislike it and others like me will be mesmerised by it.

    I don't really know where to begin. The only thing i can do is describe how i feel playing it. I am fascinated. I am intrigued. I am absolutely relaxed. I have only spent about 9 hours in the game so far, and all of that was exploring    Let me startby saying that this is a VERY specific game, not everyone will enjoy it, many will dislike it and others like me will be mesmerised by it.

    I don't really know where to begin. The only thing i can do is describe how i feel playing it. I am fascinated. I am intrigued. I am absolutely relaxed. I have only spent about 9 hours in the game so far, and all of that was exploring just 3 planets in the system i materialised in. I found myself fascinated by the mystery of these weird aliens, the craziness of the randomly generated worlds and just exploring.

    I cannot describe how relaxing i find playing this game. Nor can i explain how confused my brain gets when i try to fathom just how big it all is. The music is a special mention here, it is SO very relaxing.

    For all its good there are some negatives. I hate having to constantly refuel everything, it is tiresome. The FOV is poor. The popin and low rent texture work along with bad aliasing at times is quite an eyesore. Buti can look beyond these for what the game gives to me.

    I feel as though this is a game i probably should have bought on PC to get rid of fhe visual drawbacks on pS4.

    As i said at the beginning, this is not a game for everyone. People will hate it, there are already a ton of negative comments.

    I for one did not get caught up in any self driven hype, i had no expectations justa desire to experience what this amazing created. And i am honestly happy they made what they have, it is a truly fascinating experience and unique amongst a sea of rehashed genres and "definitive editions". I look forward to exploring this amazing universe for years to come.

    Please be proud of your work Hello Games.    … Expand
  21. barce1ona
    Aug 10, 2016
    0
    this is the 2016 version of The Sting and all the fools fell for it. If you go to the developers premises there will be nobody there just an empty building! hahaha
  22. jasonsalley
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    This game is not for everyone. If you need combat, and constant action this game is not for you. If you like exploring and grinding this game is for you. That should have been very apparent pre-release.

    The bizarre hostility towards this game from, probably **** is likely largely from people who haven't played it, aren't going to play it and just think they know they hate it. There is    This game is not for everyone. If you need combat, and constant action this game is not for you. If you like exploring and grinding this game is for you. That should have been very apparent pre-release.

    The bizarre hostility towards this game from, probably **** is likely largely from people who haven't played it, aren't going to play it and just think they know they hate it. There is absolutely no way you can play this and give it anything less than a 6.

    That being said you have to take what has been said about this game on both sides with a grain of salt. It may be breathtaking in scope and size but as far as I have seen it's mostly the "same" on the planets (I've only been to about 5 so far.). But that doesn't mean it isn't a fantastic game.

    I believe they will add more as time goes on (because they said they would)    … Expand
  23. Boskowitz
    Aug 10, 2016
    0
    Huge day one patch and no pre-release reviews is all you need to know about this game. But this is indie, so you can see what kind of excuses are people able to cook up to make you think just how much different is indie DOP from corporate DOP.

    Ask yourself a question. Did you like Mass Effect's scam called "planetary exploration? Where you landed on a randomly generated square with    Huge day one patch and no pre-release reviews is all you need to know about this game. But this is indie, so you can see what kind of excuses are people able to cook up to make you think just how much different is indie DOP from corporate DOP.

    Ask yourself a question. Did you like Mass Effect's scam called "planetary exploration? Where you landed on a randomly generated square with mountains and ridicolous recources. Well, if you like that, go on and buy it. Because that is exactly what it is, randomly generated, utterly pointless sandbox that makes little sence and have no purpose. Some people want exactly that.    … Expand
  24. Hardcoreplaya
    Aug 10, 2016
    1
    Unfortunately not what I expected from the hype. It's more of a rock mining simulator than it is about exploring different planets/space. Every planet is pretty much the same anyway so it's kinda pointless to play for more than an hour or so because you will have seen it all by then. It's mindless grinding, my least favorite part of gaming. Wait until you get it for free from PS Plus andUnfortunately not what I expected from the hype. It's more of a rock mining simulator than it is about exploring different planets/space. Every planet is pretty much the same anyway so it's kinda pointless to play for more than an hour or so because you will have seen it all by then. It's mindless grinding, my least favorite part of gaming. Wait until you get it for free from PS Plus and then give it a try. $60 is way too much for what you are getting.… Expand
  25. Mcclenz
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game. Played for almost 17 straight hours since release. Just got to my third star system. Ignore the flood of hate until you pick up a controller and try for yourself. Hello Games was passionate about this game and you can feel it when you play. I've already taken at lest 5 fantastic screen shot "book cover" moments. Now back to exploring the Euclid Galaxy.
  26. PneumaticVeto
    Aug 10, 2016
    2
    My experience of the game was anything but relaxing last night. It was frustratingly dull as it forced me to REPAIR my preorder bonus Alpha Vector starship. I had been misled into thinking that I would be able to warp to another system immediately, but it had me crashed landed on a radioactive planet with a toxic atmosphere and overprotective Sentinels and a belligerent crab that IMy experience of the game was anything but relaxing last night. It was frustratingly dull as it forced me to REPAIR my preorder bonus Alpha Vector starship. I had been misled into thinking that I would be able to warp to another system immediately, but it had me crashed landed on a radioactive planet with a toxic atmosphere and overprotective Sentinels and a belligerent crab that I encountered when I fell into a grand canyon I was attempting to cross with the aid of my jet-pack when it ran out of gas midway across and I had to walk through a seemingly endless cave system, full of dead ends, in the hope that it would provide a surface exit - the only upside being that I was sheltered therein.

    After unavoidably dying twice due to the game having a difficulty level well above Legendary, and struggling to recollect my inventory from my awkwardly located grave site, it CRASHED.

    - the Multi-tool should take longer to overheat
    - the Mining should be tripled in effectiveness
    - the Hazard protection should be quadrupled
    - the Sprint should last nineteen times as long
    - the Jet-pack should not run out of puff at all
    - the Player should exit hyperspace and crash on a more hospitable nearby planet unless they own the preorder bonus Alpha Vector starship with players therefore having time to upgrade their Exosuit and Multi-Tool should they want to explore a hazardous environment and NOT be plunged into this adversity from the start whilst the game fails to make it in any way clear that this is not their home planet and they are an alien astronaut exploring the stars

    Technically it delivers on the promises made in terms of scale, variety and rendering quality. Yet, although it is an impressive tour de force of ontogenetic just-in-time procedural content generation that actually remembers all recently observed changes and very loosely fits the definition of an MMO, my hoped for chilled experience of exploration and discovery (with optional risk balanced my commensurate rewards, whose extreme difficulty can be reduced through preparatory grind) has been an abject disappointment with my astronaut apparently stuck without a way off this benighted hellhole.

    I didn't even buy the game to land on the planets!

    Give me the option to restart in space and the option to load the last Save that I made inside a spacestation, as in its inspiration 1984's Elite, and I will be free to explore its dynamics in dangerous "What if?" experiments just as much as explore space and get into dogfights, and won't be so crabby.    … Expand
  27. Upijuss14
    Aug 10, 2016
    5
    Nms is an mostly average game with a small amount of things to do, the problem in this game is that wayyy to much time and resources have been spend in developing these wast galaxies resulting in a balancing deficiency in the game, although i have to admit that the planets are freaking fantastic theres so much to explore and find on these planets, so im not really suprised that the gameNms is an mostly average game with a small amount of things to do, the problem in this game is that wayyy to much time and resources have been spend in developing these wast galaxies resulting in a balancing deficiency in the game, although i have to admit that the planets are freaking fantastic theres so much to explore and find on these planets, so im not really suprised that the game has a lack of things to do, but another huge problem is that after 2-3 hours the game gets repetitive, and it just sucks that other devs are just trying to rip people OFF , id recommend you to wait till the price drops its not a terrible game but its definetly not good :)… Expand
  28. TheBladeExile
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    one of the most (IF NOT THE MOST) ambitious games of all time the sheer vastness of the universe is mind boggling i played for 12 hours and im stil hyped about the what i could possibly find in the unknown distance remind you that this game is the biggest ever created(in terms to sheer scope and size) and mind you that it was created by only a handful of men
  29. ipaTcH_HUN
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Currently i stopped playing with every other game... this is just a masterpiece. This game fills all my expectations. The only thing a miss is the online part, maybe just adding the feature to see others makes the game much more fun... discovering new planets together. Hope they make this step too :)
  30. Coombs
    Aug 10, 2016
    3
    This is a glorified tech demo with a cumbersome, tedious resource juggling game awkwardly and haphazardly dumped on top. I was stunned to discover just how ugly this game actually is. The menu interface is not inspiring, which is a shame since you'll be spending so much of your time there. The controls are clunky, the sound effects obnoxious, the music a huge disappointment. I foundThis is a glorified tech demo with a cumbersome, tedious resource juggling game awkwardly and haphazardly dumped on top. I was stunned to discover just how ugly this game actually is. The menu interface is not inspiring, which is a shame since you'll be spending so much of your time there. The controls are clunky, the sound effects obnoxious, the music a huge disappointment. I found that the totality of the aesthetic experience, something I thought would really be a selling point in this game, is utterly lackluster. It's amazing just how often the sound effects and music combine to create a supremely unpleasant effect. Every once in a while the game would create a lot of fanfare over the fact that I just walked an arbitrary number of feet since starting the game. Trivial statistical events like these are treated like major events, even though they couldn't possibly be less significant. For a game that tries to emphasize biology and diversity, what ends up being highlighted is how tremendously inorganic the gameplay experience is. None of the it feels natural. It comes off like a desperate exercise in alchemy. Truly, the most fun I've had with this game was when I watched the trailer in 2014. I had my reservations that these guys were in way over their heads, and sadly, my fears are confirmed. There's a reason AAA titles are developed by huge teams: that's what it takes. As it stands, I'd say a fair price for this game is $10. Any more than that and you could be playing something so much better.… Expand
  31. stellarnomad
    Aug 10, 2016
    7
    What is this game?

    I kept hearing this on the lead up to release, and didn't understand why such an enigma was being made out of a technically impressive, but relatively straight forward game based primarily on exploration and resource collection. Let me be brief. You start on a planet, decide whether to be handheld or not, and then begin the first of many, many hours of resource    What is this game?

    I kept hearing this on the lead up to release, and didn't understand why such an enigma was being made out of a technically impressive, but relatively straight forward game based primarily on exploration and resource collection. Let me be brief.

    You start on a planet, decide whether to be handheld or not, and then begin the first of many, many hours of resource collection. Once you have your ship in good form, you leave for another planet, space station or wander aimlessly--your choice.

    You can head for the centre straight away or not but, regardless, you will continue to upgrade various gadgets that you pretty much had from the beginning, whilst encountering the odd robot, hostile creature or pirates that follow an extremely limited set of behaviours. There is a story line buried in there, but your adherence to it is sporadic and widely-spaced, so it holds little interest in the long term as pacing is a key problem.

    That's it. All the hype of the next miracle of console gaming turns quickly into a small developer punching above their weight with a ridiculously huge sandbox and bugger all to do in it--repetition sets in quickly. It's hard to know who this will appeal to as linear, focused game fans need not apply, and sandbox creatives don't have enough tools to create anything worthwhile. Unless you consider naming species and planets worthwhile, but even then, it's unlikely anyone will ever see it--I hold out hope for Planet Mcplanetyface to surface.

    A huge space to explore with a significantly small, repetitive amount to do. It does seem likely that more will follow as "fans" continue to provide "feedback", lending to a further fleshed out experience in the future, but for now the description fits nicely.    … Expand
  32. Bears_Wear_Hats
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    This is a survival game and should really have been marketed as such from the beginning. It works because there's always something 'just over there'--whether it's a resource to farm, something to fight off, or something awesome and character advancing, like a drop pod or alien base. You just never know what you're going to find when you go. The systems are logical and progressive andThis is a survival game and should really have been marketed as such from the beginning. It works because there's always something 'just over there'--whether it's a resource to farm, something to fight off, or something awesome and character advancing, like a drop pod or alien base. You just never know what you're going to find when you go. The systems are logical and progressive and provide a lot of depth. Be aware of what you're getting into and you can have a lot of fun here.… Expand
  33. steelrock33
    Aug 10, 2016
    7
    Only about 6 hours in but I'm having fun with the exploring and survival elements. I could see me putting a solid 50 hours into this before it starts getting repetitive but at the same time I've been looking for a good a nice change up from the norm of killing aliens, terrorists, and zombies I've been on a streak off.
  34. Captiosus
    Aug 10, 2016
    5
    I had a lot of hopes for No Man's Sky. Hope, however, is different than hype and I think any reasonable person knew there was no way this game was going to live up to the hype generated over the years. The concept always reminded me of a cross between taking Mass Effect 1's Mako planet exploration, adding a bit of survival and resources management, and setting it all to some highlyI had a lot of hopes for No Man's Sky. Hope, however, is different than hype and I think any reasonable person knew there was no way this game was going to live up to the hype generated over the years. The concept always reminded me of a cross between taking Mass Effect 1's Mako planet exploration, adding a bit of survival and resources management, and setting it all to some highly stylized graphics. On paper that sounded like a great combination. Unfortunately what was delivered was.. well, not so great.

    To be clear, at time of typing, I've put 12 hours into the game because my schedule is such that I could do so. For the first several hours, I was completely and totally enthralled. It seemed like it was going to be everything I had hoped it would be. I was in love with going to different planets, finding new flora and fauna, discovering monoliths to learn new alien languages, and renaming my discoveries and posting them to Atlas. After about 4 hours though, the cracks started to show and they have only become worse as the game has progressed.

    The planets (and moons) are often very lifeless and the animal life that DO populate them almost always follow the same patterns regardless of type. Don't expect to see any kind of food chain. Meanwhile, there are often vast stretches of space between points of interest (e.g. monoliths, settlements, etc.). Think of it this way: It's like Ubisoft open world games - you're spending a lot more time getting to points than doing anything worthwhile AT the points. In addition to this, I have not once felt like I was going to die. Not even when I managed to anger 4+ Sentinels. The various toxicities of the different planets are easily mitigated through resources and then made trivial by upgrades). I've yet to run into a single hostile animal type.

    The enthusiasm you'll feel about learning new languages will wear off as soon as you end up progressing further towards the galaxy center, only to run into an entirely new alien race meaning you get to start learning another language ALL OVER AGAIN. More flying around endless planets looking for knowledge stones and monoliths just to transcribe a different "language". By the time you've made any significant headway, you're likely moving on to another star that may or may not have another alien race who you can't understand.

    A tip for those who have the game or are buying it regardless: Save all your units and seek out Drop Pods: They offer the only way to expand your exosuit's inventory space and you're GOING to need it. At first I enjoyed the micromanagement of the different isotopes and minerals and vendor fodder items... but after 6 hours or so, it became needlessly tedious. Any time I land my ship now the very first thing I have to do is make sure I have a stockpile of plutonium - or check to make sure I landed near a good reserve. Ship inventory can only be upgraded by buying new ships - which run anywhere from 500K to 2M plus - so immediately upgrading your exosuit's inventory is probably the smartest early investment you can make.

    Transit in space is ridiculously boring. Want to get to a new planet? Hold L1 and R1 for anywhere from 20 seconds to 2 minutes while staring at a screen counting down the distance and your fuel. If you try to use traditional boosters, you'll take 10, 20, sometimes 50 times as long to get there. Going from one star system to another is basically the Destiny loading screen - uncontrollable wormhole animation while you wait for the game to load. Only for you to land into a solar system where you get to hold L1 and R1 for a minute or so again to get to the nearest planet or space station.

    After 12 hours total played (not all at once, thank God), I'm already burned out. The exploration simply isn't rewarding enough - especially when you consider that almost NO ONE will EVER see the things you've discovered and named due to the way the game is designed - and the resource management becomes exceedingly bland and tedious. Nuke those trees because Carbon is better for your Multi-Tool and Life Support, but save that Plutonium and Thamium9 for your ship or else! Gather all these multi-tool upgrades, which you won't use many of because they each take up inventory slots that are too precious to waste on many of the situational upgrades, even if you get a multitool with 15+ slots like the one I managed to luck into through a monolith quest.

    I don't even have enough characters left to get into the graphical problems of the game (lots of pop in and frame drops, it's like looking at a last gen Unreal Engine based game when devs still didn't quite know how to manage it) or the fact that the game has a nasty habit of crashing to dashboard with unexpected errors that sometimes wipes out your progress, or the fact that it frequently loses connection to the online service out of the blue. Just disappointing.    … Expand
  35. Number213
    Aug 10, 2016
    0
    "Wide as an ocean, deep as a puddle"

    No Man's Sky is a shallow game overhyped by indie crowd. It's gameplay is limited and repetitive resource grind with occasional one dimensional "battles". Despite Sean Murray's promises (or lies, depends on how you look and it), NMS does NOT have multiplayer so you can't even explore planets together with your friends. Procedurally generated    "Wide as an ocean, deep as a puddle"

    No Man's Sky is a shallow game overhyped by indie crowd. It's gameplay is limited and repetitive resource grind with occasional one dimensional "battles". Despite Sean Murray's promises (or lies, depends on how you look and it), NMS does NOT have multiplayer so you can't even explore planets together with your friends.

    Procedurally generated environment (with trademarked super algorithm by Sean) is a very limited pool of models mixed together and repainted with random color. Animals look stupid, planets look the same. There are no ice giants, no gas giants, you can't crash into a planet, you can't fly into a star and burn because system's stars are just sprites and not game objects. I don't know how people fell for this "billions of variations" meme.

    No Man's Sky, One Man's Lie    … Expand
  36. italoipo
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    it's uncharted 4 all over again. bad hater reviews.
    it's a interesting game, not for everyone with a quit high learning curve.
    but it is that what i like about it.
    kind reminds me of early minecraft. it will improve alot over time...basebuilding on its way etc...
    only thing is the lack of coop
  37. Choobs
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Not for everyone. The system requirements should include "imagination". If you need a quest nav to tell you where to go next and a tracker to tell you what to do next, don't even think about about this game. It requires, as I said, imagination, but also an ability to think for yourself and a sense of curiosity about the world around you.

    There's no "pallet swapping" going on. Everything    Not for everyone. The system requirements should include "imagination". If you need a quest nav to tell you where to go next and a tracker to tell you what to do next, don't even think about about this game. It requires, as I said, imagination, but also an ability to think for yourself and a sense of curiosity about the world around you.

    There's no "pallet swapping" going on. Everything isn't all the same. If you're a bit thick you'll probably hate it.    … Expand
  38. tufflittleunit
    Aug 10, 2016
    2
    While the game has some superficial appeal (muh 18 quntillion planets, so big, such wow), don't expect to be intoxicated with splendor for too long, or at all, actually.

    The marketing of this game was absolutely immoral, and one might expect better from a beard-donning hipster like Murray. Sony & Hello Games knowingly created a monumental hype around the game, and chose to be    While the game has some superficial appeal (muh 18 quntillion planets, so big, such wow), don't expect to be intoxicated with splendor for too long, or at all, actually.

    The marketing of this game was absolutely immoral, and one might expect better from a beard-donning hipster like Murray. Sony & Hello Games knowingly created a monumental hype around the game, and chose to be deliberately vague about the very real limitations players would experience simply so they could sell the game for full price. The hype was there because the concept was so cool. Unfortunately Hello Games chose not to deliver the game the vast majority of people wanted, and instead released one of the most sparsely designed and empty games of all time, all the while dancing around the issue of multiplayer in a deliberately vague manner so as to trick people into a buy.

    An incredibly underhanded marketing campaign. An incredibly dry game (at the moment).

    If Hello Games adds player implemented creativity, like base building, player customization, and the ability to make my planets comfy, then I will consider a buy next year when the game is on sale. The absolute most I would pay for this game is £20 and that only be if base building etc. was added. Without these features the game should've been sold at around £7.99, and would've been an amazingly popular indie game with a cult following.    … Expand
  39. Danceswithsheep
    Aug 10, 2016
    4
    From the hype I really didn't expect this to be a survival slog, exploration is very much secondary to managing a tiny inventory.

    I play Elite Dangerous on my PC so I don't mind the general pointlessness of the exploration for its own sake, I enjoy it. But having to spend more time balancing resources that are used up at an alarming rate just suck that enjoyment out of it. The    From the hype I really didn't expect this to be a survival slog, exploration is very much secondary to managing a tiny inventory.

    I play Elite Dangerous on my PC so I don't mind the general pointlessness of the exploration for its own sake, I enjoy it. But having to spend more time balancing resources that are used up at an alarming rate just suck that enjoyment out of it.

    The gathering element is particularly frustrating when you get involved in an entertaining dog fight and have to run away because you used up all your ammunition and need to go wander around looking for isotopes elements. Yeah, that sounds kinda simmy and so you can say it makes sense but it replaces fun with chores too much of the time, maybe more inventory slots will alleviate it but I get the feeling the resources are meant to hamstring you and won't be surprised if bigger ships with bigger inventory space will just need more of the resources to operate so your not better off.

    Meeting aliens and learning a language is 'neat' and is a form of resource gathering that I do find enjoyable.

    In the end this isn't really a game about exploring but about gathering resources and in that respect I get way more fun out of subnautica but if titles like 'Don't Starve' rock your boat then maybe you will probably get more than I did from this.    … Expand
  40. Jacketrooper
    Aug 10, 2016
    0
    They have openly lied about the multiplayer capabilities. That's really all it takes to decide for me, yet the dev keeps denying and dodging this question. It's shady and pathethic.
  41. Mogwai76
    Aug 10, 2016
    2
    Was looking forward to this. Bought into the hype. Unfortunately the game does not do it justice. It's an incredible technical feat, and I feel a lot of games in the future can build on the tech and utilize it. But apart from looks and tech, there just is not that much game. What's the point of having 100s of hours of content, when you start doing the same thing over and over again after 1Was looking forward to this. Bought into the hype. Unfortunately the game does not do it justice. It's an incredible technical feat, and I feel a lot of games in the future can build on the tech and utilize it. But apart from looks and tech, there just is not that much game. What's the point of having 100s of hours of content, when you start doing the same thing over and over again after 1 hour. It's incredibly dull and repetitive and the visuals and exploration only take you that far. There are some true gems in there (exploring, scaning life forms and looking through the database), but in order to get to these things the same old survival/collection tasks have to be done. again. and again. and again. If there was more to do and more fun things to do, I could recommend this game, but as it is, it is a game that developers have to play to experience the tech, but people who enjoy games should probably stay away from.… Expand
  42. gamingkyuubi
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    Honestly it's all everyone should have expected from the gameplay, that it's a survival exploration game not a multiplayer survival game.

    PROS: Addictive Amazing Lore The Exploration is the best A lot of variety in animals A lot of variety in NPC's Underwater sea creatures are rare and therefore give a sense of achievement when you discover them and are really amazing looking    Honestly it's all everyone should have expected from the gameplay, that it's a survival exploration game not a multiplayer survival game.

    PROS:
    Addictive
    Amazing Lore
    The Exploration is the best
    A lot of variety in animals
    A lot of variety in NPC's
    Underwater sea creatures are rare and therefore give a sense of achievement when you discover them and are really amazing looking
    Good for a solid 3-5 hours a day else gets annoying
    You need a huge imagination
    No kids who f***** your mom

    CONS:
    Mining is boring
    Ugly UI
    30 FPS on PS4 would recommend for PC
    Crashes a lot on PS4

    Found a lizard dog with a leaf for a head
    11/10 would vomit again    … Expand
  43. Kiljayden
    Aug 10, 2016
    0
    This Is NOT a Game! This is NOT what the developers promised! This is by far the worst thing i have ever done in my life! This is by no means fun. This is by no means entertaining in any way or form. I literally have no idea what this is or where to place this product, but if i would have to place this product somewhere it would be in the toiletry isle in the shopping mall and have aThis Is NOT a Game! This is NOT what the developers promised! This is by far the worst thing i have ever done in my life! This is by no means fun. This is by no means entertaining in any way or form. I literally have no idea what this is or where to place this product, but if i would have to place this product somewhere it would be in the toiletry isle in the shopping mall and have a price tag of 0.15 cents. Its worthless in every way and aspect. The only positive thing about this product was the hour i waited to install it, was way more fun an entertaining than the actual game-play of this product. Im so sad that this name No Man Sky will be around my entire life. I wish i could literally die so i can just forget about that this ever happened. Let me tell you drowning in water and fighting for the last few seconds of your life just before you die....is far more entertaining and fun that 5 minutes of this game. This is my first review to any game ever, but this was so bad i just have to warn you people! I did warn you! if i could give this a -666 because i would find Hell more entertaining i promise you that now.… Expand
  44. vZeqk___
    Aug 10, 2016
    0
    The game does not live up to the hype......Not even close. The game is very buggy, the various wildlife lack diversity, the game lacks personality, the FOV is **** the GP is **** AI suffers from severe clipping and derpiness, the concept is cool but it lacks variety....you collect the same **** and do the same **** over and over and over and over.
  45. AL4I
    Aug 10, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Im an iraninan gamer this game is perfect i was waiting for it for a long time and when its come out i was so happy to play it and i play it its aswam… Expand
  46. Ridley2014
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    A lot of people are advising you to ignore the negative reviews, and while they should definitely be taken with a grain of salt (I personally bet at least a few of them are written or given by people who aren't going to or can't play the game), definitely read some of the more thought-out ones, because this is NOT a game for everyone. Hell, it's probably not a game for most people. ButA lot of people are advising you to ignore the negative reviews, and while they should definitely be taken with a grain of salt (I personally bet at least a few of them are written or given by people who aren't going to or can't play the game), definitely read some of the more thought-out ones, because this is NOT a game for everyone. Hell, it's probably not a game for most people. But there's a lot of people out there where this might be the FIRST game that's perfect for them. It's simple: it's a very heavily economically- and scientifically-based space/ground exploration and trading game with frequent but optional space combat endeavors. While managing to stay fantastical and very sci-fi in its universal design, the game is also very realistic, and can therefore be very tedious at times, and requires you to be very intelligent in your techniques to store, trade and upgrade items, tools, ships, etc.. It's very DIY. And that's precisely why I love it so much. Now, wether or not it will hold up to hours upon hours of playing I'll have to wait and see, but at well over 10 hours in I can say that I'm not feeling any sign of losing interest.
    Pretty much, think of No Man's Sky as a combination of survival mode on Minecraft with the space stage of Spore, and make it about a couple trillion times bigger, and you've got something along these lines.    … Expand
  47. Salafan
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Перевести

    Игра шедевр, эта игра не для всех как и говорили разработчики, она заслуживает лучшей оценки

    The game is a masterpiece, this game is not for everyone as well as the developers say, it deserves a better assessment
  48. vggrandpa
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Its unfortunate that unrealistic expectations cause people to look down on such a unique game. This game isn't perfect by any means, but It sure is interesting. 20 hours in and flying around space still feels terrifying and exhilarating. Exploration on planets could get repetitive if you're used to constant explosions and shooting. Its not for everyone
  49. killeryams
    Aug 10, 2016
    0
    Sean is right on this..very divisive game. In my opinion, this game is all about what could have been. Could have been great...instead, it is repetitive, unimaginative and blatant lying from the dev has made this a steaming pile. Maybe it makes it to the fun stage with lots of updates and dlc, but for now unless you like Exploring, stay away. Everything else is like 5 day oldSean is right on this..very divisive game. In my opinion, this game is all about what could have been. Could have been great...instead, it is repetitive, unimaginative and blatant lying from the dev has made this a steaming pile. Maybe it makes it to the fun stage with lots of updates and dlc, but for now unless you like Exploring, stay away. Everything else is like 5 day old frosting..it's there..it could be sweet..but it is mostly just stale.… Expand
  50. doodlerman
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    The sheer size is extraordinary and taking the time to explore planets that you'll never see the entirety of is fascinating, but it's a very lonely game - possibly the loneliest I've ever played. Like most, I started the game with the hopes that at some point I'd run into other players, despite the odds. That upon reaching the center of the Galaxy (which I have yet to do) a community wouldThe sheer size is extraordinary and taking the time to explore planets that you'll never see the entirety of is fascinating, but it's a very lonely game - possibly the loneliest I've ever played. Like most, I started the game with the hopes that at some point I'd run into other players, despite the odds. That upon reaching the center of the Galaxy (which I have yet to do) a community would be waiting for me. Unfortunately, no two players can ever see each other - not even if they're standing right next to each other (it's been tested and recorded). The only thing that links players together is their discoveries and the ridiculously stupid/clever things they name them.

    The game is whatever you want to make of it. You have a whole universe to explore - one that can never be seen in its entirety. You can play along with the vague story the game provides or you can do your own thing. Abandon yourself upon a planet and survive, fly endlessly towards a star (I did this for hours and never seemed to get any closer), fight the Sentinels and see what crazy big backup they call in, go on a quest for power and get all the best upgrades, attempt killing off an entire planet (probably not possible), search out space battles, etc. etc. The possibilities are strangely both limitless and very limited.

    All in all, it's a great game. I thought I'd be bored of it soon after I started, but that's still not the case. From a purely explorative standpoint, No Man's Sky is a masterpiece. If they somehow manage to patch in actual multiplayer, it may be one of the few examples of a perfect game.    … Expand
  51. Krolit
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    People expect too much from this game. Developers themselves have warned that if you do not like games like this, it is likely that you will not like. I got what I expected. The game turned out to beautiful views and diverse wildlife.
  52. ItsLarry
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    For starters, I want to say that this game isn't a 10 out of 10 in my opinion, but all the negative reviews from a certain website that won't be named, just so the game fails make me feel bad for the devs that worked hard on this game. I would say this is more of an 8 out of 10.

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

    Regardless, No Man's Sky has a very groundbreaking idea of exploring what may as well be an infinite amount of planets. And thankfully the idea is done very well, but this game won't be for everyone. Someone who doesn't like the basic premise of the game most likely will get bored of this game, but if the idea of adventuring from planet to planet acquiring more resources and better items sounds cool then this game is for you. If you are skeptical I recommend renting it if you can or letting a friend loan it for a bit because watching videos doesn't capture the feeling of the game to me. This is just the perfect game to play for an hour to kill some time. I can't imagine playing this game in long play sessions though. There are some downsides however. The ground combat isn't very good, the game can get tiring after playing for a long time in one day, and it may not be worth 60 US dollars to everyone, but I think the pros outweigh the cons. I had my expectations at a reasonable level and was not disappointed and am having a great time!    … Expand
  53. DiarrheaKing
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    Gaming has come along way. From appealing to super nerds to becoming an incredibly popular source of media consumption. With mass media consumption, sometimes the most popular things can get reduced to the lowest common denominator. Thankfully, the gaming industry, in particular indie developers, can still take risks and produce unusual, creative video games that happen to also to beGaming has come along way. From appealing to super nerds to becoming an incredibly popular source of media consumption. With mass media consumption, sometimes the most popular things can get reduced to the lowest common denominator. Thankfully, the gaming industry, in particular indie developers, can still take risks and produce unusual, creative video games that happen to also to be marketed to the masses.

    While I am not too far in the game yet, No Man's Sky has been an experience that is rather unique. It borrows ideas from many open-ended, exploration games (like Minecraft), but has a clear direction of the type of game it wants to be ~ a game for explorers, not achievers, or multiplayer show-offs, or min-max competitive gamers. People often forget that other people not only have different tastes but also have different personalities, and these different personalities will want different types of experiences. Because of mainstream gaming trends over the past two decades, gaming has produced a certain mainstream audience. This mainstream audience creates a cultural dogma that expects certain characteristics to qualify a game as a "good" game.

    If you want to go in expecting some crazy AAA title experience, don't get the game. If you are expecting deep systems such as complex yet derivative crafting and battle systems that you can get in hundreds of other games, then don't get this game. If you want another linear yet rich experience just like Journey or Abzu, be careful about getting this game. Watch videos and read critic reviews when they come out. The game is pretty much what I expected from previews and I am not disappointed as a whole. Yes, there are many issues in the game, but I've also had many moments of wonder, moments I would not have in most other games.    … Expand
  54. MegaMissLex
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    What an amazing job 'Hello Games' have done with this; it is not perfect but then nothing is. The amount of detail and playablity is far better than most games. I can understand the fustration of needing to collect reasources and only having a tiny amount of storage space. However! This improves as you progress in the game otherwise it would be too easy and I would board very early on.What an amazing job 'Hello Games' have done with this; it is not perfect but then nothing is. The amount of detail and playablity is far better than most games. I can understand the fustration of needing to collect reasources and only having a tiny amount of storage space. However! This improves as you progress in the game otherwise it would be too easy and I would board very early on. Consider how much better is this than other games out there and that it is a major debut from a small team.… Expand
  55. Oracheski
    Aug 9, 2016
    5
    I really expected more after all the hype and the 'you can do anything' stuff leading up to the release. What I got was a grind-heavy survival game that's ridiculously easy to survive in. In fact, the only real risk you have of dying is from boredom as you mine more minerals to power your mining laser and environmental suit so you can simply walk around the planet you're on.

    Want to go    I really expected more after all the hype and the 'you can do anything' stuff leading up to the release. What I got was a grind-heavy survival game that's ridiculously easy to survive in. In fact, the only real risk you have of dying is from boredom as you mine more minerals to power your mining laser and environmental suit so you can simply walk around the planet you're on.

    Want to go into space? More resource grinding. Want to upgrade your ship? More resource grinding. Find a new technology in one of the identical bases scattered across the planet? More resource grinding.

    At $80 there's just not enough here to suggest buying it. What there is is a cautionary note that millions of procedurally generated planets aren't content all on their own, at least not enough to make up for the lack of anything meaningful to do or interact with. At $30 or $40 I'd be a lot more inclined to recommend it - wait for a sale.    … Expand
  56. numale
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    I landed on a planet shot some rocks, named some weird ass zebraflys after my friend. While not a terrible game it certainly doesn't deserve it's $60 tag.
  57. anommona1
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    This game makes you feel so overwhelmed from the get go, but it is a good thing. I feel a rush whenever I'm cruising through space. Everyone is mad because they set their hopes up too high for video games. They are also mad because they're too broke to dish out $60. Most of the people giving this game a low score are losers with no lives. I didn't write this little review for you all toThis game makes you feel so overwhelmed from the get go, but it is a good thing. I feel a rush whenever I'm cruising through space. Everyone is mad because they set their hopes up too high for video games. They are also mad because they're too broke to dish out $60. Most of the people giving this game a low score are losers with no lives. I didn't write this little review for you all to find it helpful, I'm just giving you cynical nobodies a reality check.

    Time to get back on the game and have fun because I ENJOY IT!    … Expand
  58. Siontis
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    Repetitive gameplay, cartoonish graphics, sub 30fps poor performance , texture pop in, stuttering and screen tearing. I would happily forgive the boring gameplay if No Man's Sky's frame rate was solid or higher without the above mentioned issues.
  59. Ebonsignori
    Aug 9, 2016
    2
    The extremism in these reviews should be taken into consideration. They are perhaps the result of those still high on the hype, or those disgruntled by the games lack of living up to the same hype. A more accurate review of this game falls somewhere in between.

    Cons: Emphasis on survival lessens the creative sandbox/exploration elements. Lack of multiplayer shrinks the vastness of the    The extremism in these reviews should be taken into consideration. They are perhaps the result of those still high on the hype, or those disgruntled by the games lack of living up to the same hype. A more accurate review of this game falls somewhere in between.

    Cons:
    Emphasis on survival lessens the creative sandbox/exploration elements.
    Lack of multiplayer shrinks the vastness of the world.
    Procedurally generated worlds eventually create feelings of a non-genuine universe.
    (Inventory space becomes manageable a dozen hours in, and FOV should be updated in future patches)

    Pros:
    Visually and auditorily beautiful in a unique way.
    No loading screens give illusion to a vast game universe.
    Switching between land/space settings keeps gameplay fresh.
    Overarching goal to reach center of galaxy gives some purpose to gameplay.

    Procedurally generated worlds are nothing new in the gaming world. Yet advertised as such, the universe sounded more appealing in the hype than what is reflected in the experience. The lack of loading screens makes the game universe feel vast, but the feature is nothing more than a novelty after a dozen or so worlds.

    Beyond that, this game is a survival game with standard-unimpressive yet captivating enough to earn a 7/10- features: gathering, upgrading, trading, and of course, exploration. The distinguishing factor is the worlds where these features occur, and the overarching (though not game ending) goal to reach the center of the galaxy.

    In imagined scale the game measures up to its name. However in perceived scale, "No Other Man's Sky" may be more fitting, as the game lacks multiplayer in every sense that matters. In retrospect the creator seemed purposely vague in this area, one of the many advertising strategies that added to the games hype.    … Expand
  60. katsumi27
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I've been waiting for a game like this since Atari. I've played WOW, FF, COD, and other games but this one is amazing. The story is what you make of it. The sheer vastness of the universe in the game is amazing. I got lucky and was put on a planet with vast resources which helped with exploring.

    Tips: Collect what you need and keep up grading your suit with slots. Learn the alien    I've been waiting for a game like this since Atari. I've played WOW, FF, COD, and other games but this one is amazing. The story is what you make of it. The sheer vastness of the universe in the game is amazing. I got lucky and was put on a planet with vast resources which helped with exploring.

    Tips: Collect what you need and keep up grading your suit with slots. Learn the alien language too. There is a story, you have to read between the lines and use you imagination too. This is as close to space exploration I can get to and I love it. I hope it will be VR compatible. Take you time with the game, don't rush, take it all in.

    I bet HELLO games will add a multiplayer so you can explore with your friends, give them time. With each update, The game will adjust. You have to understand that this game follow the rules of the universe as we know it.    … Expand
  61. Truthhurts
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    30 fps, 60 FOV, popins and a lacking in features indie game with a $60 price tag, the gameplay revolves around endless mineral collection so that you can craft more and more advanced technology for your ship to let you explore further in space, but the way you go about that is repetetive. Each Planet you explore feels like a similar planet youve been too only with a color swap, only very30 fps, 60 FOV, popins and a lacking in features indie game with a $60 price tag, the gameplay revolves around endless mineral collection so that you can craft more and more advanced technology for your ship to let you explore further in space, but the way you go about that is repetetive. Each Planet you explore feels like a similar planet youve been too only with a color swap, only very rarely seeing anything interesting, the game is far too easy and if you want a challenge in the game you have to make it hard yourself by giving yourself a handicap instead of the game properly challenging the player.

    The game can be fun for awhill for the most casual of gamer, but who exactly is Hello Games targeting on PS4 the console that has mostly modern and hardcore gamers? those types of players dont want a casual "relaxing" space sim they want a game that is rewarding and gives that feeling off accomplishment after you complete something difficult, NMS doesnt give that feeling at anytime in the game and it really just feels like you are wasting your time most of the time in the game with no payoff in sight, NMS needs alot of patches before the $60 pricetag can be justified    … Expand
  62. lucaz20
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    Some people might get bored, but I'm not one of them. I'm not exactly sure what I was expecting, but what I got was a really fun exploration and survival game that I've played for about 8 hours today. The thing that bugs me the most about the game as it is today are the texture pop/pixel-ins that you get when flying close to a planet.
  63. OblitusMalus
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I fundamentally do not understand people who don't connect with this game. As a human being in a real vast universe, people are so caught up in their mundane lives that they're adventurous spirit has died. I'm left with a sea of people shouting "but why can't I play with friends? I want to kill every animal on a planet. I want to blow up a planet!" These people, on the most base level haveI fundamentally do not understand people who don't connect with this game. As a human being in a real vast universe, people are so caught up in their mundane lives that they're adventurous spirit has died. I'm left with a sea of people shouting "but why can't I play with friends? I want to kill every animal on a planet. I want to blow up a planet!" These people, on the most base level have a sense of self importance that a game like No Man's Sky sets to fix. A remarkable feat in every department, NMS is simply too compelling to ignore. Those with simple minds, or ADHD need not apply.… Expand
  64. bogmire
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    "The game doesn't have a story line or multi-player." -another review
    NO IT DOES NOT, and thank God. If you want another linear, scripted AAA twitch shooter, look elsewhere.
    This is a game for exploration, if you can't come up with your own objectives and story, then don't buy it, but don't knock it for not being COD.
  65. omegamarx
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    un juego excelente el cual no es para todo el mundo. Si estas buscando un juego de pura accion, tiros y misiones esto no es para vos. El juego se centra en la exploracion y en descubrir cosas nuevas. Cada nuevo planeta que se visita es un ecosistema completamente distinto con efectos de sonido completamente distintos que lo hacen aun mas inmersivo. Si sos de los que aman estar horas yun juego excelente el cual no es para todo el mundo. Si estas buscando un juego de pura accion, tiros y misiones esto no es para vos. El juego se centra en la exploracion y en descubrir cosas nuevas. Cada nuevo planeta que se visita es un ecosistema completamente distinto con efectos de sonido completamente distintos que lo hacen aun mas inmersivo. Si sos de los que aman estar horas y horas encontrando nuevos objetos, descubriendo nuevos lenguajes y perderse para poder sacarle el mayor jugo al titulo entonces este juego es para vos.… Expand
  66. izumo1999
    Aug 9, 2016
    2
    After the initial wow factor wears off it becomes repetitive and boring very quickly. The game is fun for all of 2 hours. I regret buying it, I'd reccomend waiting for a sale
  67. us9975531
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    A game with the features of a small indie game, but with a big budget, triple A developer price tag on it. It's a mix of a low budget indie survival/gathering game crossed with a low budget indie space combat game, but does neither particularly well and is bizarrely selling for more than two separate games that do each component better.
  68. Conran
    Aug 9, 2016
    4
    In one word; shallow. Fun for an hour or two, then it's the same tedious mechanics over and over and over again.

    I mean sure, exploring at first is great but the procedural generation just grows boring. I get it's meant to be unique but this seems closer to a barebones tech demo than a finished product.
  69. DLikens3
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    This game Is an awesome open universe game and its not for everyone at times it will be very slowly paced however I find games like this enjoyable plus a lot of people don't take into consideration that only 10 people made this game and for what its worth I think that it is a great game but there are a few problems one of which is sentinals, I mean I like the survival aspect of it but itThis game Is an awesome open universe game and its not for everyone at times it will be very slowly paced however I find games like this enjoyable plus a lot of people don't take into consideration that only 10 people made this game and for what its worth I think that it is a great game but there are a few problems one of which is sentinals, I mean I like the survival aspect of it but it messes with gameplay when every 30 seconds on a planet you start getting atacked by sentinals because you were mining resorces and its really unforgiving. I think that this game has the potential to be the next minecraft and I think that as they keep updating it ,it will turn into a masterpiece. This is just the start of great game.… Expand
  70. SpikeLee2k18
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I'm liking it a lot so far. I've been farming high cost resources and running from sentinels. I'm upgrading my suit, ship, and mining gun. This game is pretty much what the developers said it would be. I'm looking forward to continued support by Hello Games.
  71. fallouts
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    This is one of the most boring games I've played this generation. Even Homefront the Revolution is better with the patches and no I'm no trolling. Travel to random planets, explore, repeat. No sense of progression or actual story line.Can't wait to see the reviews from critics for this 1.
  72. PsykoMutt
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    Okay, I will preface this review by saying this game is NOT for everyone. This game is for he explorers, the self starters, the type who see something in a game world, and without being told, think to themselves "I'm gonna do it". If you're used to the handholding, objective based games, then No Man's Sky is not for you. On the other hand, if you can play Minecraft for hours, doingOkay, I will preface this review by saying this game is NOT for everyone. This game is for he explorers, the self starters, the type who see something in a game world, and without being told, think to themselves "I'm gonna do it". If you're used to the handholding, objective based games, then No Man's Sky is not for you. On the other hand, if you can play Minecraft for hours, doing whatever strikes you, exploring, discovering cool things, then you've found your new favorite game. No Man's Sky is, at it's core, all about exploration. Find a new planet, discover what you can, what you like, and do with it what you will. The apparent end game goal is to reach the center of the galaxy, but **** that! I'm currently trying to save up enough money to buy a freighter, so I can collect samples from all over, meanwhile I'm meeting alien races, discovering their history, learning the languages, all the while finding upgrades for my gun, suit, and ship. It's a real **** sometimes too, having to balance between the supplies that will keep you alive and in the sky, against those that can build you that sweet new upgrade, or net a tidy profit. This is a game for people who can find the fun in a world that is left open to them.

    In other words, if you just wanted to run around shooting stuff, probably best to look elsewhere.    … Expand
  73. nicevir
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Brilliant game! I love the exploration and mechanics of the game. This game is not for everyone but for anyone with an open mind and a love for exploration, then this is for you!
  74. Kibbi88
    Aug 9, 2016
    4
    This is one of the worst next gen games I've ever played on PS4. I feel like the developers chose quantity over quality. The idea of visiting an infinite number of randomly generated planets is cool, but realize that they aren't goanna spend the time making each of them interesting. After visiting a few planets, I realized that the planets were very similar in landscape, plants, elements,This is one of the worst next gen games I've ever played on PS4. I feel like the developers chose quantity over quality. The idea of visiting an infinite number of randomly generated planets is cool, but realize that they aren't goanna spend the time making each of them interesting. After visiting a few planets, I realized that the planets were very similar in landscape, plants, elements, and animals. The humanoid life forms I ran into do nothing but sell or trade. The game doesn't have a story line or multi-player. The idea of this game is for you to visit and explore these randomly generated planets. It won't take long for you to realize how repetitive this game is and how plain the design of the landscape is. I recommend to stay away from this game and save your money.… Expand
  75. Snuggle_Fox
    Aug 9, 2016
    4
    Oversold and under delivered. There is 0 multiplayer, 0 sense of community as we cannot share or publish our discoveries. The game is very accessible at least which is a positive and there is some joy and wonder to be had.
    Sadly the 'gameplay' is more tedious than minecraft mining - but without the joy of creation and building. You're forever upgrading your gear just so you can gather    Oversold and under delivered. There is 0 multiplayer, 0 sense of community as we cannot share or publish our discoveries. The game is very accessible at least which is a positive and there is some joy and wonder to be had.
    Sadly the 'gameplay' is more tedious than minecraft mining - but without the joy of creation and building. You're forever upgrading your gear just so you can gather faster to make gear to gather faster to make more gear to gather even faster just to see the centre of the universe...
    Those amazingly diverse planets we were promised, after a few hours in, all feel quite samey.
    Had this game been released at half the price with half the hype I'd say it was a decent little experiment.
    As it carries a AAA game price (in fact higher) and offers such limited gameplay and is missing promised features, I'd wait for a bargain bin or rent this title.    … Expand
  76. Vble
    Aug 9, 2016
    3
    Exploration is fantastic in the first few hours as you try to let your imagination and high hopes carry you through the endless yet utterly dull universe.

    Let's get straight to the point. While exploring a seemingly infinite universe conceptually is appealing. The graphics are on par with something from last gen at best. There is little to no content to be found and the game is more of    Exploration is fantastic in the first few hours as you try to let your imagination and high hopes carry you through the endless yet utterly dull universe.

    Let's get straight to the point. While exploring a seemingly infinite universe conceptually is appealing. The graphics are on par with something from last gen at best. There is little to no content to be found and the game is more of a mindless resource grind for no apparent reason other than to try and call that some slap of content. There isn't any multiplayer even though the developers spouted that there would be (Albeit Minimal). And even exploring gets dull as you quickly come to find out that everything you explore is EXACTLY like the last, Except it has been given a different color.

    In the end, I would NOT recommend "No Mans Sky" to anyone, Not even to fans of bland exploration genre games. As it is just not worth the 60$ purchase.

    No Mans Sky ends up being another failed game where developers promise the universe (literally) and end up delivering nothing at all.    … Expand
  77. lukelinardos
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Excellent game. If you love exploration/survival then this is the perfect game. It isn't for everyone, if your looking for a perfectly polished game and don't appreciate indies then you won't enjoy this. Don't listen to the bad reviews, this game is so much fun and for the first time in a while, I'm sitting staring at the screen in a nostalgic awe.
  78. pithing_needle
    Aug 9, 2016
    7
    The game delivers exactly what I thought it would deliver: a slow-paced romp across as vast universe. It's aesthetically pleasing, has an easy learning curve, has an outstanding soundtrack, and has a decent crafting system. It is quite repetitive, as most exploration games are. But I don't mind. I find it quite relaxing. I spend most of my gaming hours these days on DCS World A-10C WarthogThe game delivers exactly what I thought it would deliver: a slow-paced romp across as vast universe. It's aesthetically pleasing, has an easy learning curve, has an outstanding soundtrack, and has a decent crafting system. It is quite repetitive, as most exploration games are. But I don't mind. I find it quite relaxing. I spend most of my gaming hours these days on DCS World A-10C Warthog simulator, so it's nice to shift into low-gear and just go space trucking for a couple hours at a time instead of engaging in a labor-intensive and often nerve-racking bomb and missile spree while trying to remember every function of my Thrustmaster HOTAS.

    I read the reviews, positive and negative. I certainly can't give any merit to the 0's simply because it's not that bad of a game, no matter what some unenlightened and non-objective players may say. On the flip side, it's not a 10, either. Combat, while fun at times, has nowhere near the depth of, say, ELITE: Dangerous. And, as I mentioned earlier, it's quite repetitive. But the term 'procedurally generated' should have clued you in long before your purchase.

    I do agree with the price point criticism. 60 dollars is steep for a game of this nature. It's more like a 40 dollar title, or 30 if you're a cheap-skate. So I took a point off my rating on price alone.

    For all it's short-comings, No Man's Sky is quite addictive. I'm sure I'll tire of it at some point, but I can also foresee myself revisiting it's vast universe after a hiatus or two. Follow the advice of other wise reviewers and watch at least an hour or so of game-play streams before you buy.

    Make no mistake, however, this is a pretty good effort from a modest-sized studio. It's not pretentious at all, unlike some indie 8 bit platform style games that flooded the market in the last few years. It delivers EXACTLY what the developers promised. If you find yourself displeased with the experience, it's not because it's poor title. It just means that No Man's Sky just isn't for you. Learn to separate your feelings from objective criticism. I personally detest Minecraft, but I acknowledge that it's a great game. Try doing the same for No Man's Sky.    … Expand
  79. Dolfann23
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    One of the worst "games" of the century. There is nothing to do beyond the same monotonous activities of flying, mining, and upgrading. All planets are the same, with slight color swaps separating them. Pathological liar and snake oil salesman Sean Murrey lied about the inclusion of multiplayer, as there is no such feature in the actual game. The ending of the game is lackluster, theOne of the worst "games" of the century. There is nothing to do beyond the same monotonous activities of flying, mining, and upgrading. All planets are the same, with slight color swaps separating them. Pathological liar and snake oil salesman Sean Murrey lied about the inclusion of multiplayer, as there is no such feature in the actual game. The ending of the game is lackluster, the framerate is not 60, and the FOV is vomit inducing. Avoid No Man's Buy at all cost,as it is one of the biggest flops of all time, on the level of disappointments like Spore and KOTH.… Expand
  80. TreadLightly55
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This game is not for everyone this is for the explorers id say its for people that play minecraft but not really. This is for people that enjoy deep space exploration with very baseline gameplay. This game is very addicting the whole gather material to upgrade and gather material to do everything is so addicting. I love naming new things knowing that someone might come across my thing iThis game is not for everyone this is for the explorers id say its for people that play minecraft but not really. This is for people that enjoy deep space exploration with very baseline gameplay. This game is very addicting the whole gather material to upgrade and gather material to do everything is so addicting. I love naming new things knowing that someone might come across my thing i named which i know is very unlikely with so many planets but still its nice knowing that someone might. I give this game a 10 because its something different. Im tired of all the mainstream stuff that passes as games people that don't like your typical Call of Duty shooters and in your face game play and like a more laid back settle approach to exploration with very chill ambient music will like this game. All people giving it bad reviews probably have call of duty or don't enjoy games as art this is like Journey mixed with mine craft its a perfect mix.… Expand
  81. tibzoid
    Aug 9, 2016
    3
    OMG what a ripoff. This is a procedurally generated Spore with all the personality of a 1990s screensaver. I'm shocked how bad it is. I can't believe I bought it. Seriously outraged.
  82. IloveLIS19
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    No mans sky has gone above and beyond my expectstions can't get enough of it. Not only dose it have beautiful graphics but the ammount of things to do is amazing Whenever I wanna chill this will be my go too game
  83. Niko_Seagull
    Aug 9, 2016
    2
    The game should have been called "Search for Minerals." You travel to virtually identical planets and fire your magic mining gun at rocks and plants. Incredibly dull and lacking the sense of wonder the developers were hoping to engender.
  84. gristy
    Aug 9, 2016
    3
    The first hour is quite interesting learning the basics with little hand holding and restoring your ship so that it can take off. I played 3 more hours and just found it quite boring. I am sure some will love the experience, but it seems like the game will require a lot of time for little pay off.
  85. Ecto1
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    The game is what I thought it would be, its a fun, large and arty minecraft style game where you explore, find, craft and upgrade stuff. I wasn't over-hyped, nore did I expect it to have more than what was advertised and revealed by the devs. That being said, it is rather sad that there is little point beyond the goals given from the start of the game... As much as people say that theyThe game is what I thought it would be, its a fun, large and arty minecraft style game where you explore, find, craft and upgrade stuff. I wasn't over-hyped, nore did I expect it to have more than what was advertised and revealed by the devs. That being said, it is rather sad that there is little point beyond the goals given from the start of the game... As much as people say that they want emergent games with stories written out by players actions, I think we still long for something to be happening narrative wise to draw us in after the initial splash wares off and it slowly loses its charm as another minecraft for $80.

    But again, I knew what the game was before buying and am happy with the game. If you expected more than what was shown or advertised, then you will be disappointed.    … Expand
  86. neojaffers
    Aug 9, 2016
    2
    Didn't deliver on multiple promises and lacks any sort of gameplay. As an artsy game it does wonders but only if you want to call it a game. If you take away the game title and call it an experience it would be much better. Game felt more like a VR experience trying to be a game, it doesn't hit any standard for gameplay
  87. JeffReviews
    Aug 9, 2016
    7
    No Man's Sky has quite the universe to explore and the game mechanics are very solid, albeit not very innovative or new. At it's heart No Man's Sky is a survival game, that's really it. I've played for several hours, bought a new ship and done basically the same thing over and over again. I think the biggest issue with the game is the fact that it is so open ended. The game lacksNo Man's Sky has quite the universe to explore and the game mechanics are very solid, albeit not very innovative or new. At it's heart No Man's Sky is a survival game, that's really it. I've played for several hours, bought a new ship and done basically the same thing over and over again. I think the biggest issue with the game is the fact that it is so open ended. The game lacks substance. They're only a few goals to complete that I've gotten to so far. You really don't feel that sense of accomplishment you do in other games. Your mining tool overheats too quickly and at times it's monotonous and feels like babysitting when you have to collect materials to power your various technological assets. The biggest problem with the game is it spreads itself too thin. There aren't really ant familiar or iconic landmarks to latch onto (due to random generation everything just feels lifeless and dull). Often times I'll just jump hopelessly from planet to planet and mine gold. Then I use the gold to purchase items/tech/upgrades I need. There aren't many difficult enemies to fight (maybe there are but I haven't seen them yet). There's no challenge, just hopping from one place to the next hoping to find excitement and adventure. Due to the openhandedness of the game I feel lost, nothing grabs me and encourages me to dig deeper into the world. Which is because I know I'll never see all there is too see. No one can. There's no focus, no quests (objectives but no real characters or missions or story), not even multiplayer. This game would be more fun if you could play with friends and adventure to new worlds with them. I originally thought everyone around me was a player in a ship flying by. Nope. Those are NPCS. It's boring, and there's no change of pace. This game isn't awful, but I'd advise not playing it in prolonged sessions. 7/10… Expand
  88. jlplatten
    Aug 9, 2016
    5
    Somewhere between No Man's Sky and Destiny is the perfect game. Can someone get these two studios together please? Destiny with planet hopping would be amazing.
  89. Sliyaroh
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    The game is astonishing and it will only get better. While I spawned on a toxic festering land with aggressive dinosaurs and angry flying robots, I managed to fix my busted ship and jet out of there. It turns out that my planet was in system of worlds that were full of aggressive monsters right out of Lovecraft's nightmares. I especially loved the thirty story juggernaut that smashed meThe game is astonishing and it will only get better. While I spawned on a toxic festering land with aggressive dinosaurs and angry flying robots, I managed to fix my busted ship and jet out of there. It turns out that my planet was in system of worlds that were full of aggressive monsters right out of Lovecraft's nightmares. I especially loved the thirty story juggernaut that smashed me with one stomp before I realized the darkness was not an early sunset. The flora is to die for. Literally. It was a pokemon space adventure as a bulbasaur looking mad pumpkin vine whipped me into submission, and paid no heed at all to my safe word.

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

    Oh, what's that growling sound?    … Expand
  90. TheDamnFox
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever had. Beautiful planets, sublime visuals, incredible diversity of plants and animals, aliens languages and the wonderful feeling of the vastness of space that I have never before gotten.
  91. mrgeebaby
    Aug 9, 2016
    5
    NMS can be described as a surprisingly SMALL game inside an immensely BIG sandbox. It appears that there is a debilitating void between the two that makes the player feel uneasy and impacts negatively on the overall experience. Whether this can be remedied via future updates and so the introduction of additional mechanics (such as the promised 'base building') remains to be 'Sean. (sic)
    I    NMS can be described as a surprisingly SMALL game inside an immensely BIG sandbox. It appears that there is a debilitating void between the two that makes the player feel uneasy and impacts negatively on the overall experience. Whether this can be remedied via future updates and so the introduction of additional mechanics (such as the promised 'base building') remains to be 'Sean. (sic)
    I think it a shame that this indie title got drowned in so much hype which led to many unrealistic expectations.......i suspect it also led to mistaken belief by Sony/Hello that £40 was an acceptable price tag.
    If the game costs the price of an AAA title, then i am going to judge it as an attempt at such = 4/10    … Expand
  92. southtree
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This is a pretty amazing game. Really enjoying exploring and mining, and I can see myself playing this for a very long time. I am pretty excited about what future updates will bring.
  93. PeteD6
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Stunningly beautiful came for every person who ever found themselves more interested in exploring than riding on the rails of a preconceived story line. The story is loose enough here where you can do whatever and go wherever you want without feeling tied down to it. The game has a few graphical hiccups here and there but all in all is truly one of a kind and very entertaining for thoseStunningly beautiful came for every person who ever found themselves more interested in exploring than riding on the rails of a preconceived story line. The story is loose enough here where you can do whatever and go wherever you want without feeling tied down to it. The game has a few graphical hiccups here and there but all in all is truly one of a kind and very entertaining for those who like to explore.… Expand
  94. willerkiller
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    All planets only have one climate/biome each. Planets are miles away (note some trailers show short travel to moons, not planets which are much further away). Can rename any creature/planet, but doing so is completely redudant given the fact there's no reason to stay on a planet and chances of another player seeing said planet is almost 0. The online "multiplayer" is extremely misleading -All planets only have one climate/biome each. Planets are miles away (note some trailers show short travel to moons, not planets which are much further away). Can rename any creature/planet, but doing so is completely redudant given the fact there's no reason to stay on a planet and chances of another player seeing said planet is almost 0. The online "multiplayer" is extremely misleading - players cannot bump into each other in the world; rather, actions they do (like renaming things) will take effect in an asynchronous manner. The "quests" shown off were literally to gather matetials or defend/attack a faction.
    NPCs have no AI whatsoever, only a select few scripted events to trigger the above. Less than 10 actual climates seem to exist in the game, with recolours being their compromise for looking like more. Due to the insanely high number of apparent planets in this game, statistically the chances of you seeing many unique ones is miniscule - rather, you're more likely to see a planet with tall mountains in red, then one with slightly shorter mountains in blue, then in green with a lake.
    The more permutations in a procedural structure, the less different they are to one-another. "Combat" appears to only be basic gunplay (one of the easiest things to implement to make what would otherwise just be a simulator into a game, since implementing guns just requires basic raycasting). Optional weapon upgrades that are """crafted""" by dumping random collectibles on it. Trees, creatures, and NPCs shown off so far already have duplicates in promotional material, which is quite an antithesis to all the "there's so many permutations!" point they hammer-in    … Expand
  95. Madkracker84
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    It's definitely not for everyone, but exactly what i expected. It's a survival adventure game based on space exploration. Good functionality, awesome scenery and I've only seen one solar system. Inventory is a little small to start and keeping up with life support and fuel is a minor nuisance, but other than that no complaints. People hyped themselves up to much for the game and made theirIt's definitely not for everyone, but exactly what i expected. It's a survival adventure game based on space exploration. Good functionality, awesome scenery and I've only seen one solar system. Inventory is a little small to start and keeping up with life support and fuel is a minor nuisance, but other than that no complaints. People hyped themselves up to much for the game and made their own assumptions, but that's their fault. For an indie studio of about 10 people, amazing job.… Expand
  96. SupportIndies
    Aug 9, 2016
    3
    Sorry to all the ones that liked this, I'm glad you're out there for these types of games. Just not for me I guess I thought there were many things lacking, control menus, suggestion menus, graphics, making me want to continue playing it just wasn't there. Regardless as well to all of those out there if this is going to be a title that is successful it's sure going to have to do betterSorry to all the ones that liked this, I'm glad you're out there for these types of games. Just not for me I guess I thought there were many things lacking, control menus, suggestion menus, graphics, making me want to continue playing it just wasn't there. Regardless as well to all of those out there if this is going to be a title that is successful it's sure going to have to do better then it's average rating of just above a 5.… Expand
  97. mortalitas
    Aug 9, 2016
    4
    I honestly expected more from this game. I got bored after 5 hours into it. It gets very repetitive, mine resources -> craft/upgrade something -> go to another planet -> mine resources to craft something again. Sure NMS is huge, but planets are boring, there is nothing to do except scanning creatures and mining or mindlessly wonder around. Game is absolutely stunning at first, but you soonI honestly expected more from this game. I got bored after 5 hours into it. It gets very repetitive, mine resources -> craft/upgrade something -> go to another planet -> mine resources to craft something again. Sure NMS is huge, but planets are boring, there is nothing to do except scanning creatures and mining or mindlessly wonder around. Game is absolutely stunning at first, but you soon realize there is not much to it. I honestly regret spending money on it.… Expand
  98. partyintheback
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    I waited years anticipating a game where all you do is endlessly mine and look at your inventory? This is the most tedious game I've played. The gameplay isn't satisfying, and most of the planets I've visited have been incredibly barren. What a waste of money. I'll give it 1 point for art direction, but otherwise it's a pretty awful game.
  99. god_of_chuck
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    I will preface this by saying that this is not a game for everyone. It doesn't hold your hand at the start and the mundane tasks get repetitive quickly. That being said, I struggle to think of a word that can accurately describe the size of the in game universe, except, maybe, universe. If you have my imagination and are as fascinated by exploration as i am then this game holds untoldI will preface this by saying that this is not a game for everyone. It doesn't hold your hand at the start and the mundane tasks get repetitive quickly. That being said, I struggle to think of a word that can accurately describe the size of the in game universe, except, maybe, universe. If you have my imagination and are as fascinated by exploration as i am then this game holds untold hours of content. Bugs and glitches are surprisingly few, especially considering the small development team. The naming feature offers frequent hilarity, though im doubtful anyone will ever find my discoveries. (let me know if you see the planet Optimus PEEN). Overall ive enjoyed this game, and likely will continue to. its a constant sense of mystery… Expand
  100. SuperMax156
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    Deeply disappointing boring game. Another confirmation that there is an inverse relationship between the longer the hype before release the worse the game will be. Avoid.
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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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