No Man's Sky

 PlayStation 4
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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5473 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,123 out of 5473
  2. Mixed: 648 out of 5473
  3. Negative: 2,702 out of 5473
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  1. GMRlife
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I don't know what so many people were expecting from NMS, but the final product is exactly what Hello Games promised it would be. NMS is not so much a game as it is a journey and experience. And when it comes to offering a beautiful and memorable experience, NMS offers it in spades. Don't go into NMS expecting Dangerous Elite or Destiny, that is not what the game is, and if you do go inI don't know what so many people were expecting from NMS, but the final product is exactly what Hello Games promised it would be. NMS is not so much a game as it is a journey and experience. And when it comes to offering a beautiful and memorable experience, NMS offers it in spades. Don't go into NMS expecting Dangerous Elite or Destiny, that is not what the game is, and if you do go in with those expectations then you will be disappointed. If you want a game that you can relax with and spend your time exploring and seeing things that others may never lay eyes on, then NMS will be a perfect fit for your collection.… Expand
  2. Illuvial
    Aug 9, 2016
    3
    Rather poor, lazy and generic survival elements covered up by shallow and boring exploration. The game certainly is pretty when you're ignoring the various graphical bugs. But aside from gorgeous music and selectively gorgeous visuals, the game doesn't have much to offer.

    Your super limited inventory space (even after upgrades) makes exploration a chore that you simply can't partake in    Rather poor, lazy and generic survival elements covered up by shallow and boring exploration. The game certainly is pretty when you're ignoring the various graphical bugs. But aside from gorgeous music and selectively gorgeous visuals, the game doesn't have much to offer.

    Your super limited inventory space (even after upgrades) makes exploration a chore that you simply can't partake in as you'll have almost no inventory space to spare when you factor in upgrades and resources for just maintaining your redundant hazard and life support meters. Your best hope while exploring is finding some super boring wildlife that simply runs away when you get near it, or looking at plants that look like slightly different than real world counterparts (trees, cacti etc.). Its also not very fun discovering planets, wildlife or plants when you have no one to show off too or share your 500th meaningless discovery with. Discovering things doesn't feel fun, isn't rewarding or worthwhile, so why bother exploring?

    What about survival elements? Well you have a health bar that refuses to empty (read: its impossible to die this game is so easy) and lazy, generic "Life support & Hazard suit" gauges that depletes based on planetary conditions. The way to refill the gauges is simply using the super common resources found all around you. So survival is a non-issue at all times, and death doesn't set you back at all. Where's the tension and fear of the unknown when you essentially know nothing will harm you, and even if something does harm you odds are it won't do much of anything? It all seems very tacked on, as if Hello Games realized that the bland exploration caused by proceduraly generated planets would be boring if they didn't tack on various gameplay elements. Problem is, those elements don't enhance the game, its just frustrating.

    Further adding to the list of faults is the combat. With poor aiming mechanics and lackluster enemy variety and design, there is no depth. On foot combat offer very little in the way of challenge or fun, and ship combat doesn't really change much at all. Fighting enemy starships is a tedious "blown one up blown em all up" affair, and outside of pirates occasionally trying to blow you out of the sky,you'll probably forget your ship even has guns attached to it.

    The trade and economy system are lackluster. Galaxies have different values for items, but with such limited space and no way of knowing what the next galaxy's trade rates are, keeping your selling items (indicating by green boxes) in-between trips is sort of impossible when you're always bleeding for inventory room. Trading with NPCs is sort of pointless as well, seeing as how they all behave the same way and you always get the feeling like you're paying or losing out on trades to get next to no benefit. Whenever you walk up to any trade ships you encounter, the flavor text for what the interaction is like may change, but your options are still “Trade for ship or stop talking to this person”. When you finally go into the trade screen, you may think to yourself that you're going to get to bargain, or offer your valuables in exchange for the trader's valuables that can be used to craft upgrades or something. But no, its a black and white “Buy at this one set price or don't bother talking to me”. The whole trading, buying and selling system has about as much depth and is about as interesting as NES RPGs like the original Final Fantasy.

    The sense of discovery is lost here. What you discover isn't interesting and never feels worth discovering. Alien life is boring and dull, and you can't share your discoveries with them or any of the other players. What good is it that I discovered this galaxy when all of maybe 10 NPCs inhabit it, and no other human player will likely ever get to witness it or use my discoveries to aid in their survival there? Exploration proves fruitless, as the randomized planets lack the setpieces and gorgeous handcrafted vistas that such brilliant exploration games like Abzu, Shadow of Colossus, Flower or Journey have provided in the past or present. Combat is dull, survival feels like I'm babysitting some constantly depleting bars rather than using my wits to outsmart the universe, and the economy system is about as generic and uninteresting as any other game's despite its shallow attempts at depth or intrigue.

    In short, if all you want from a game is pretty scenery and can handle the worst pop-up you've ever seen in a game as well as lifeless planets with no personality, than by all means pick this up, you can take some wonderful screenshots for your desktop. But if you're looking for absolutely any substance in your exploration or interactions with the universe, or hope to discover some truly breathtaking moments on par with the aforementioned exploration games, I recommend looking to the upcoming Abzu, or the August PS+ game Rebel Galaxy for your exploration or space trader/pirate needs.    … Expand
  3. maximovich
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    No multiplayer.
    No mountains.
    No deep caves.
    No deep sea exploration.
    No forests.
    No customizable FOV.
    No challenge.
    No interesting NPC.
    No story.
    No ending.
  4. cool_dude
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    One point for trying. People have been very delusional when talking about this game. They put on some hype-glasses and falsely believed (even when evidence was presented):

    * 60 FPS on PS4 [Game is 30 FPS with frame drops] * No pop up [People giving this game a pass because of proc-gen] * Planet textures from space are unique [Nope, it is the same, people] * No loading [Space warp    One point for trying. People have been very delusional when talking about this game. They put on some hype-glasses and falsely believed (even when evidence was presented):

    * 60 FPS on PS4 [Game is 30 FPS with frame drops]
    * No pop up [People giving this game a pass because of proc-gen]
    * Planet textures from space are unique [Nope, it is the same, people]
    * No loading [Space warp times are long and covers up loading]
    * Online multiplayer [Nope]
    * Grass doesn't rotate [Grass and shrubs rotate to face the player at all times]
    * Real physics [Blasting holes in rocks leaves parts floating]
    * Full of action akin to the four fast paced trailers [Nope, it's boring as heck]
    * Animal food chain [Nope, very simple behaviors]
    * Never ever see the same thing twice [Space stations all the same, and many variations of the same object]
    * Realtime day/night cycles [Nope]
    * Planets orbit their sun [Nope, fixed skybox]
    * and much, much more...

    It's not even a game, it's a tech demo. It's pretty much only one planet with variations that have been all figured out. Spend your money elsewhere.    … Expand
  5. jqawa
    Aug 9, 2016
    5
    The basic idea and premise is good, the mechanics are typical of a resource scavenging game. The UI is dull and clunky, the music is largely umipressive and forgetful. After a few hours you realize the whole gameplay is grinding to improve your gear to grind some more. and that gets repetitive very fast.

    Also very buggy. I had 2 crashes in the space of a 5 hour sitting.
  6. bilferty
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    I think it is unfair for anyone to give the game a 0 or 1 because they think it is boring. This game was NEVER sold as anything more then an exploration game. All of those trailer NEVER showed anything besides exploring, naming, basic shooter combat, trading, and space combat. What were people expecting? The Devs never lied about anything (to my knowledge) that is missing. It is exactlyI think it is unfair for anyone to give the game a 0 or 1 because they think it is boring. This game was NEVER sold as anything more then an exploration game. All of those trailer NEVER showed anything besides exploring, naming, basic shooter combat, trading, and space combat. What were people expecting? The Devs never lied about anything (to my knowledge) that is missing. It is exactly what It looked like. You find cool trippy looking planets, befriend cool trippy looking creatures who you give trippy names, and you harvest trippy plants and minerals. Then there are also cool little word puzzles to solve to get you better gear to get closer to the center. I love this game. Meditative fun exploration and survival. If you are looking for grand space sim or a grand story look elsewhere, but even still the game does not deserve a 0. What is has it does well, a 0 would be a broken game. I can't give it a 10 based on the same logic, a 10 is a perfect game, and no one thing in this world is perfect, but No Man's Sky is damned close.… Expand
  7. PeterBournem
    Aug 9, 2016
    3
    Im 14 hours in and I just don't care any more so bored. Floating copper, I can almost deal with but I have no idea of what the hell Im doing or the point. Not going waste hours to find the centre, you see one planet you seen them all. I will be selling it ASAP. Sorry I know the work Hello game put in but I like mine craft and I like games like x3tc but this is neither. the price tagIm 14 hours in and I just don't care any more so bored. Floating copper, I can almost deal with but I have no idea of what the hell Im doing or the point. Not going waste hours to find the centre, you see one planet you seen them all. I will be selling it ASAP. Sorry I know the work Hello game put in but I like mine craft and I like games like x3tc but this is neither. the price tag should be £20. Hello games announced day before launch further up dates. it essentially not finished.… Expand
  8. Mycatrules
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This game has been on my watch-list for a long time and i have to say, it may not have lived up to its over-hype, but it did leave a lasting impact on me due to it's amazing soundtrack, art, and worlds. Thank you Hello Games for making this wonderful game. :^)
  9. elbergudo
    Aug 9, 2016
    4
    Wow this is not even worth 20$,is basically farming materials forever and visiting dead ass planets with barely anything interesting to do. Most of the monster you find are just ugly and super random with deform bodies and there is no reason to revisit planets or to think in names for them since they are infinite and a random mess. If you are willing to waste money in this wait for it toWow this is not even worth 20$,is basically farming materials forever and visiting dead ass planets with barely anything interesting to do. Most of the monster you find are just ugly and super random with deform bodies and there is no reason to revisit planets or to think in names for them since they are infinite and a random mess. If you are willing to waste money in this wait for it to drop to 10$ or below on a steam/pstore sale, otherwise you will end up feeling like you got scammed for the absurd price they are asking for this space farmville simulator.… Expand
  10. robotdragon
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    A unique and amazing experience. This game is for people who enjoy a great single player experience. It has both simple and refreshing graphics. I felt like Han Solo travelling around the universe. This game might blur the line between triple A and indie titles.
  11. Lokostill
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Nice relaxing game. The chilled soundtrack and the feeling of being alone out there exploring space is enjoyable. A nice game to play when I feel like playing something different from time to time.
  12. RazorsEdge17
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    I am only about seven hours in at the moment but I must say that I'm deeply entranced by this game. I'm used to playing games like Starbound and Minecraft. No Man's Sky is not those games, but I couldn't help but love it just the same. It has addicting progression and an atmosphere that is unrivaled due to the sheer scope its universe. It's not for everyone, but it does what it sets out toI am only about seven hours in at the moment but I must say that I'm deeply entranced by this game. I'm used to playing games like Starbound and Minecraft. No Man's Sky is not those games, but I couldn't help but love it just the same. It has addicting progression and an atmosphere that is unrivaled due to the sheer scope its universe. It's not for everyone, but it does what it sets out to accomplish very well. I look forward to new features and future updates… Expand
  13. hobbes138
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    So boring. So damn boring. As soon as you leave the first planet you might as well stop playing because you've seen everything this "game" has to offer.
  14. Rebllz
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    I truly am amazed how stupid people's expectation are of this game. It seems like they expected some kind of realistic universe simulator. Instead of the survival exploration game with resource gathering & trading elements that it was told it would be.

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

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

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

    Some small annoyances the game have are:

    - the lack of changing your POV

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

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

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

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

    I think if you are on the fence about NMS, and watching a gameplay videos of someone playing doesn't appeal to you, then this is just not your game. It doesn't make it a bad one, simply one tailor for a certain kind of person. Then again that is just one man's opinion.    … Expand
  15. JohnPound
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    Boring.

    Go to Planet "A." Find resources, get rocket fuel. Go find Planet "B." Oh but wait! You can name the planets if you're the first to find them! And it will only take 5 billion years to do it.

    Rinse and repeat.
  16. Krueger800
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Fantastic sci-fi adventure of solitude, exploration and gradual scientific progression. It's exactly what Hello Games set it out to be: a game where you explore, by yourself, a vast cosmos littered with resources and treasure that are essential for survival and continuation. Think of it as a simulator for what it'd actually be like to be dropped on a planet in space, all alone and you needFantastic sci-fi adventure of solitude, exploration and gradual scientific progression. It's exactly what Hello Games set it out to be: a game where you explore, by yourself, a vast cosmos littered with resources and treasure that are essential for survival and continuation. Think of it as a simulator for what it'd actually be like to be dropped on a planet in space, all alone and you need to fend for yourself with the tools and resources you can find on 18 Quintillion planets . If that sounds like something you'd like then pick this up! Not for everyone but then again, no game is. This is one of pure survival and exploration and - while the first few hours seems more about managing resources (ect.) - like space, the further you continue, the more exciting, wondrous and interesting it becomes! +A… Expand
  17. Celonius
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    If you like the feeling of loneliness among the stars, the breathing of each different planet and the mystery of reaching every new star system, this is your game. Don't trust the negative reviews, probably written by those who never understood what is this game about, which its core is not action, neither the online, just an exploration game which allows you to jump into the stars toIf you like the feeling of loneliness among the stars, the breathing of each different planet and the mystery of reaching every new star system, this is your game. Don't trust the negative reviews, probably written by those who never understood what is this game about, which its core is not action, neither the online, just an exploration game which allows you to jump into the stars to discover the greatness of the huge universe in all its creation adn greatness. Hello Games and Sean Murray have done what they promised, this game is exactly what they said it would be, even much more that we, the ones who understood what they aimed to, could expect.… Expand
  18. Filogonio007
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    It´s a great game.It´s a good game because it get´s you into it´s universe and you can be playing lots of hours without realising it.
    It´s not for everybody it´s too slow but I recommend it.
  19. AlexPixels
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    The start is confusing in terms of what to do and how to do it, but after a while it becomes extremely fun and adventurous wondering what lies on the next planet you can see silhouetted in the night sky of the currently planet sized planet your on. This game is a fun relax game which is a breath of fresh air with all the competitive games coming out (Over watch, Battlefield 1, Call ofThe start is confusing in terms of what to do and how to do it, but after a while it becomes extremely fun and adventurous wondering what lies on the next planet you can see silhouetted in the night sky of the currently planet sized planet your on. This game is a fun relax game which is a breath of fresh air with all the competitive games coming out (Over watch, Battlefield 1, Call of duty) coming out, this is a nice sit down after a long day and exploring space and it's mysteries.… Expand
  20. AlidaH
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Awesome game! Blows everything out there out of the water! Especially everything on the competing platform. Let's be honest here most of the 0 scores around here are from jealous people who can't get to play this pure awesomeness...
  21. greedoinaspeedo
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This is exactly what I was hoping for. Space Opera science fiction is my favorite genre for movies and novels, yet I have never found a space flight game that could really pull me in. After only 6-8 hours with this game, I am happy to say I have found one for me. This game has a ton of depth, a very interesting universe to explore and decent combat mechanics. I was surprised that theThis is exactly what I was hoping for. Space Opera science fiction is my favorite genre for movies and novels, yet I have never found a space flight game that could really pull me in. After only 6-8 hours with this game, I am happy to say I have found one for me. This game has a ton of depth, a very interesting universe to explore and decent combat mechanics. I was surprised that the masses were as interested in this game as they were when it was announced, it seemed like a pretty niche game. I can't help but feel like a lot of the negative reviews are people who the game quite simply wasn't made for.

    If you are an action game junkie or someone that only ever plays AAA games, be wary, this is an independent game that got its scope blown up because of hype. It may not be your cup of tea. However, if exploring space and experiencing the scope of the universe while surviving in hostile environments and just enjoying the immersion of it all, sounds like your cup of tea, you should definitely pick it up.

    The game feels complete already as a unique hybrid of MMO space game with a survival game like Minecraft or Ark. But I can imagine with the base building and other features the developer has coming and the other additions, it will become a truly engrossing experience.

    I can already tell I will be putting an ungodly amount of time into this. See past the BS angry reviews by teenagers who want another COD or have unrealistic expectations of these independent developers and enjoy exploring the universe!    … Expand
  22. Carlinhoscwbr3
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I'll get real about "no man's sky," he had from the beginning the proposal to be a niche game that was hyped and designed for a specific target audience (those who like astronomy and exploration) but the the inclusions were in the wave of the hype, usually they are cod fans, bf fans, gta fans, fifa fans ... now the game was released and pleased of the hype of this target audience, but theI'll get real about "no man's sky," he had from the beginning the proposal to be a niche game that was hyped and designed for a specific target audience (those who like astronomy and exploration) but the the inclusions were in the wave of the hype, usually they are cod fans, bf fans, gta fans, fifa fans ... now the game was released and pleased of the hype of this target audience, but the inclusions didn't understand the fact that no have any explosion or shooting or blood and they found a horrible game, consequently, the average "5,3".… Expand
  23. AndrewDane
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    RUS:Очень понравилась. Люблю данную тематику. Но 9/10 из-за не очень хорошей физики. А так очень понравилось!
    ENG:Loved it. I love this theme. But 9/10 because of not very good physics. And so very pleased!
  24. brainygamerdude
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    Please note that this game is definitely not for everybody. Gathering resources and managing various systems can get a little tedious. However, this game has a great art style and inspires a unique sense of wonder and discovery. If you like exploration games, especially if you like space exploration, and if you like adventure games like Minecraft, then you will probably like this game.Please note that this game is definitely not for everybody. Gathering resources and managing various systems can get a little tedious. However, this game has a great art style and inspires a unique sense of wonder and discovery. If you like exploration games, especially if you like space exploration, and if you like adventure games like Minecraft, then you will probably like this game. More than enough content to be worth $60.… Expand
  25. Macckart
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    The game is more than promised, I love the game, and I see myself spending at least about 100 hours of play ... which is pretty rare nowadays some game take both our time and having fun.
  26. Neiio
    Aug 9, 2016
    4
    A thoroughly mediocre game with lackluster objectives. No Man's Sky is the epitome of shallow, with all the beauty and lack of content that you'd expect from a AAA game. Too bad this isn't a AAA game considering they're asking $60 for this... I would not recommend to anyone.
  27. Extrarius
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    No Mans Sky is a universe sim heavily focused on exploration and discovery for gamers who want to unwind and not be forced into a linear story line. I've been following the development, the interviews, the hype, the delays, the videos and finally had the chance to play it for a few hours this morning. It's a beautiful game that's living up to what Sean Murray has said in his interviews.No Mans Sky is a universe sim heavily focused on exploration and discovery for gamers who want to unwind and not be forced into a linear story line. I've been following the development, the interviews, the hype, the delays, the videos and finally had the chance to play it for a few hours this morning. It's a beautiful game that's living up to what Sean Murray has said in his interviews. No, it isn't for everyone but not every game is or should be designed with that in mind. Hello Games has created the game I've been dreaming about for a long time and I'm very pleased with the results so far.… Expand
  28. Hopper7
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    I have only been able to spend about a half hour playing this game, due to work, and adult responsibilities having to take priority. But I can already tell that I am going to spend a lot of time playing this game. I have high hopes for the exploration aspect of this game. I played Freelancer for what feels like years. Easily one of my all time Favorite games. If the trading, space combat,I have only been able to spend about a half hour playing this game, due to work, and adult responsibilities having to take priority. But I can already tell that I am going to spend a lot of time playing this game. I have high hopes for the exploration aspect of this game. I played Freelancer for what feels like years. Easily one of my all time Favorite games. If the trading, space combat, and exploration is anything close to Freelancer, (which is over 10 years ago and still no sequel) than I will be one happy explorer. Cannot wait to play it more.… Expand
  29. lauta2701
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia, una obra maestra. con solo la idea que tenes que explorar 18 quintillones de planetas y ver a lo lejos dos y pensar en la cantidad que hay es impresionante. hay mucha gente que no le gusto pero no entiende nada sobre el juego, se pensaron que iba a ser un GTA espacial lo cual es todo lo controario. viva Hello Games
  30. JamesW9797
    Aug 9, 2016
    5
    The scale and idea of this game is incredible, i cant say the same about the actual gameplay though, i was so hyped and excited, but few hours later i realised how repetitive it is; Search for rescources repeat, repeat, repeat.The creatures are dull and act the same, thw traders do absolutely nothing at all. This game would be fun with friends. I fell for the hype for this game, i wasThe scale and idea of this game is incredible, i cant say the same about the actual gameplay though, i was so hyped and excited, but few hours later i realised how repetitive it is; Search for rescources repeat, repeat, repeat.The creatures are dull and act the same, thw traders do absolutely nothing at all. This game would be fun with friends. I fell for the hype for this game, i was dissapointed after 5/6 hours with it. Its repetitive, gets boring fast :( I wanted it to be worth the wait and hype so much, i wanted hellp games to make a revolutionary game but its not that :( id say its this years 'Destiny': Great idea and promisimg and exciting at first, but VERY boring after a few hours. So dissapointed with it. If you want to try this for yourself, wait for a price drop, it is not worth £45/$60 at all… Expand
  31. Exportz
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    This game is boring very quickly and lacks any reason to continue to play this game . This was a over hyper game that fall short . Which is sad ... its trying to be the minecraft of space and its a boring one at that
  32. PaulCharles
    Aug 9, 2016
    2
    Pros: Beautiful graphics, vast universe, nearly unlimited game play, great soundtrack, finally a somewhat new game concept, cool developer.

    Cons: Not enough to the actual game play - gather resources, see spore looking monsters, get lucky and find a ship to attack, repeat. I think the game has MAJOR potential with upcoming patches, but for now it's pretty lackluster. I want to be    Pros: Beautiful graphics, vast universe, nearly unlimited game play, great soundtrack, finally a somewhat new game concept, cool developer.

    Cons: Not enough to the actual game play - gather resources, see spore looking monsters, get lucky and find a ship to attack, repeat.

    I think the game has MAJOR potential with upcoming patches, but for now it's pretty lackluster. I want to be able to destroy alien civilizations, travel far and wide finding quests on new planets that no one else has completed, gather legendary artifacts/abilities, build my own bases, etc    … Expand
  33. Wduarter
    Aug 9, 2016
    7
    The game most tasteless I've ever played. Boring and very sleepy. Graphics poor and weak, estranahas colors. Game crashes all the time, many falls frame rate.
  34. MechaMan
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    No Man's sky isn't a game for everyone, but for those who enjoy exploration, trade and survival you would enjoy the game. If you prefer combat, story driven missions, the game isn't for you.
  35. dim-s
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    The game is about a distant and unexplored space, very exciting. I believe that the game will be a new phenomenon in the gaming industry, and soon we will see a surge of interest in space issues.
  36. alaniobs
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    O jogo entrega o que foi proposto, galera que tá negativando tanto nem deve ter experimentado o jogo, pelos comentários estão assistindo no youtube e já se acham os donos da verdade. Serio, se não curtem o estilo do jogo o que estão caçando aqui ?
  37. Diolox
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Just what the developers promised. Not for C.O.D. Kids. Good exploration, beautifull colour palette, and hools instantly. Thats the game I was waiting for.
  38. ollie8557
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    This game was sold as an exploration game but is more of a survival game. It is a pretty solid survival game, but it didnt turn out to be the game we were told it would be. I wouldnt recommend the game.
  39. asr163
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    a glorified walking simulator on planets with some space flying that is just as boring as the walking simulator. this game should have been $20 at best but no they want a full price of $60 for this early access garbage.
  40. conner_br
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    Honestly is the most boring game I played in the PS4 . very bad graphics , poor framerate , repetitive and tedious gameplay , as well as empty planets and aimless . Basically it is a basic version of Mass Effect without the brilliance he had. 30fps sub framerate, screen tearing and another graphical issues.
  41. psgamer4
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    The scores of zero are just absolutely ridiculous. I wouldn't rate this a 10/10, it's a 8/10, but potentially better as I've only sunk 10 hours into the game and my impressions of it are improving every hour as I learn more about the game. At the end of the day, I wouldn't be surprised if this game crept into the 10/10 category after I sink 30+ hours into it.

    Let's clarify one thing...    The scores of zero are just absolutely ridiculous. I wouldn't rate this a 10/10, it's a 8/10, but potentially better as I've only sunk 10 hours into the game and my impressions of it are improving every hour as I learn more about the game. At the end of the day, I wouldn't be surprised if this game crept into the 10/10 category after I sink 30+ hours into it.

    Let's clarify one thing... A lot of the 0/10's are either:

    A. Xbox trolls. No explanation needed.

    B. PC gamers that are heavily invested in Elite and other space games, not sure why they even care. It's obvious, because they say they played the game for hours, but decided they would go back to Elite. Yup... you have a powerful PC, but decided to get this game on PS4? Sure ya did. Doubt they even played it.

    C. People who didn't understand what they were getting into. You don't buy Super Mario Bros and complain that it's not a FPS, then rate it a 0/10 on Metacritic.

    It delivers what it promises: Explore. Fight. Trade. Survive. If you expected something different, then that's your own fault. If you take the game for what it is, you will enjoy it. Just don't buy it and expect to hop in a deathmatch with your friends. This game is not that and I'm glad it's not trying to be that, we already have a lot of those games. This game is a work of art, very unique, and beautiful at it's core. There is nothing out there that you can compare with No Man's Sky.    … Expand
  42. IcarusLSU
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This is a wonderful game! I played as long as I could the night it was released and can't wait to get back to it. I really enjoy how it just kind of throws you out there and basically says, figure it out, without much guidance. It is definitely not for everyone and if you are expecting the game to hold your hand and tell you what to do you will be disappointed. Too many games theseThis is a wonderful game! I played as long as I could the night it was released and can't wait to get back to it. I really enjoy how it just kind of throws you out there and basically says, figure it out, without much guidance. It is definitely not for everyone and if you are expecting the game to hold your hand and tell you what to do you will be disappointed. Too many games these days are simplified and so easy there is no challenge. However, if you enjoy figuring things out and the joy of discovery and a decent challenge you will love the game. The procedural soundtrack is amazing and adds a great deal to the overall experience. I love the game.… Expand
  43. Waz653
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    Once the nice looking planets and whacky procedural animals stop being your focus, you begin to notice repetition. The game's "grind" feels very artificial. You're constantly "recharging" your life support, and refueling your "launch thruster", this breaks flow and seems to have only been added to crowbar in the survival element.

    There's nothing to the NPC races. They just stand still    Once the nice looking planets and whacky procedural animals stop being your focus, you begin to notice repetition. The game's "grind" feels very artificial. You're constantly "recharging" your life support, and refueling your "launch thruster", this breaks flow and seems to have only been added to crowbar in the survival element.

    There's nothing to the NPC races. They just stand still and talk to you, to which there is no feedback. They simply rotate their head and move their arms slightly.

    Going in with the expectation the marketing lead to believe and the 60$ price tag makes it seem like this really was a waste of money.    … Expand
  44. ProxyNomine
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    So I have seen some really bad reviews on here and if you have played the game at all you will know right away that they are lies. Some talk about Micro-transaction but the problem is there are NO micro-transactions in the game. They talk about it being empty and only playing for 4 hours on one planet! These are people that are either fake reviews from people that have never played orSo I have seen some really bad reviews on here and if you have played the game at all you will know right away that they are lies. Some talk about Micro-transaction but the problem is there are NO micro-transactions in the game. They talk about it being empty and only playing for 4 hours on one planet! These are people that are either fake reviews from people that have never played or morons that didn't do ANY research before buying and it's not fair to blame the game when the player is to stupid to read.

    The game is great, if you love survival/crafting and space this is for you. And remember there next update will have base building. Check there official patch notes on there site it's at the bottom where Sean says "base building and owning giant frieghters" so play on everyone!    … Expand
  45. bobbob123
    Aug 9, 2016
    4
    This game is fun, it really is. The notable thing about this game is that it crashes which of course gets annoying. This game is random which can be a good thing. For some people the game can be very easy but for others the game can be one of the hardest things they have played in a while. After playing the game for around 5 hours it has already gotten repetitive, but like I said the gameThis game is fun, it really is. The notable thing about this game is that it crashes which of course gets annoying. This game is random which can be a good thing. For some people the game can be very easy but for others the game can be one of the hardest things they have played in a while. After playing the game for around 5 hours it has already gotten repetitive, but like I said the game is random. I think when you buy this game you are taking a gamble. I don't think it is worth the current price tag. This is just another game that was very over hyped. This game looks very pretty and is huge but the hugeness of this game can come at a cost of doing the same stuff over and over again.… Expand
  46. MikeMenkes
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    4 hours in, you have to understand what this game is to understand its potential. Its a sandbox exploration game. No, it has not been perilous, although I've died once when overdoing farming and attracting the attention of drones. There have been tense moments as my environmental shield depleted or in the one dogfight or when breaching a security wall and having to fight my way in. If4 hours in, you have to understand what this game is to understand its potential. Its a sandbox exploration game. No, it has not been perilous, although I've died once when overdoing farming and attracting the attention of drones. There have been tense moments as my environmental shield depleted or in the one dogfight or when breaching a security wall and having to fight my way in. If a planet is dull, move on. They won't all be spectacular. If you were expecting an action go play an action game. This more like Minespacecraft. As we go deeper, I expect we will be seeing more and more mystery. If you can't play a game which gives you breathing space to be what you want in the game, don't play this one. It is exactly the game Hello said it would be.… Expand
  47. VikkituFX
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    O jogo esta fenomenal, há varias coisas a serem feitas logo de inicio, a exploraçao e crafting do jogo é fluido e enorme ha varias coisas e serem descobertas
  48. jonathawill
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This has to be one of the best games I have played in a long time. It has everything you need if you are looking for an exploration game. A marvel. A wonderful game with a beautiful look, I didn't want to go to sleep. This title, I think, will be engaging to gamers who enjoy exploring without much hand holding. It's a bold experiment, there aren't many devs making procedurally generatedThis has to be one of the best games I have played in a long time. It has everything you need if you are looking for an exploration game. A marvel. A wonderful game with a beautiful look, I didn't want to go to sleep. This title, I think, will be engaging to gamers who enjoy exploring without much hand holding. It's a bold experiment, there aren't many devs making procedurally generated titles these days and with any luck Hello Games has shown the others what can be made with this technique.… Expand
  49. LanceCucumber
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    You have to enjoy THIS type of game. As a gamer for over 20+ years, this is something I have been waiting for. The sense that no one else will most likely experience the same game as you except by chance, is mind boggling. Only had a few hours to play, but I cant wait to continue finding new stuff each time I have the chance to log in.
  50. namelessgamer
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    It's a mediocre space minecraft... that's all you need to know.
    Interesting concept but never becomes an actual game, for a universe that is so big, you can do very little in it.
  51. ps4_gamereview
    Aug 9, 2016
    4
    I'll admit, I fell for the hype of No Man's Sky. How could a game with literally infinite possibilities go wrong? I wouldn't exactly say this game went wrong, it just failed to deliver. Discovering planets is fun for maybe the first three hours, after that nothing that you can find is really unique enough to be enjoyable. No Man's Sky is poetically ironic in this case, as the largestI'll admit, I fell for the hype of No Man's Sky. How could a game with literally infinite possibilities go wrong? I wouldn't exactly say this game went wrong, it just failed to deliver. Discovering planets is fun for maybe the first three hours, after that nothing that you can find is really unique enough to be enjoyable. No Man's Sky is poetically ironic in this case, as the largest gaming world of all time feels almost empty and repetitive. The dev team made way, way too many promises and failed to deliver.

    Just a note: Yes, people are brigading this page with bad reviews, but if you are giving this game a 10 just because of that, you are just as bad as the bridagers. Think about what you're doing and rate the game honestly.    … Expand
  52. SenatorKelley
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    It's exactly as I expected. Game is extremely vast and overwhelming at first. Your basically crashed on a planet, you vacuum up resources and craft items for your suit, ship, and items all while your trying to survive. There's a lot of depth here and I haven't even begun to hit the surface with 5+hrs of play. I'm enjoying the extremely uniqueness of all the planets and can't wait to buy aIt's exactly as I expected. Game is extremely vast and overwhelming at first. Your basically crashed on a planet, you vacuum up resources and craft items for your suit, ship, and items all while your trying to survive. There's a lot of depth here and I haven't even begun to hit the surface with 5+hrs of play. I'm enjoying the extremely uniqueness of all the planets and can't wait to buy a new ship. I've played a hour or two and taken breaks in between and while i'm not playing I can't stop thinking about NMS. It has that same addictiveness as Minecraft when it was new, and if that's the case it could be a 10/10 with some minor features and tweaks in the future.

    Games are meant as an escape for us, and NMS delivers on that escape!    … Expand
  53. fair_game_rater
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    People don't understand that this is a genre of game that doesn't fit everyone, like every other type of game genre.
    not everyone loves exploring games but i do.
    I have almost 20 hours on NMS on PS4 and i can say that it is amazing and still baffles me. unfortunally there a few bugs, nothing major but annoying tho.... so, long story short: people that wanna buy this game expecting only    People don't understand that this is a genre of game that doesn't fit everyone, like every other type of game genre.
    not everyone loves exploring games but i do.
    I have almost 20 hours on NMS on PS4 and i can say that it is amazing and still baffles me.
    unfortunally there a few bugs, nothing major but annoying tho....
    so, long story short: people that wanna buy this game expecting only death and explosions....this game is not for you, so stop give 0/10......haters gonna hate    … Expand
  54. MrWonderful
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Initialized on some random "paradise" planet with an unpronounceable name. Have to repair spaceship. Got killed by 3 Sentinel Drones while harvesting materials for said ship repairs. Respawned and sought revenge on drones. Continuing to repair ship. Haven't been able to leave planet to start exploration for two hours so far. Awesome.

    It's like EVE Online for vegans.
  55. Aeofel94
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    Look, Considering how everyone is getting all butthurt over the game, I feel it's important to clarify a few things. This is NOT Minecraft in space, It isn't Eve Online, and it certainly isn't GTA V mixed with Skyrim in space. What it is, is a exploration and survival game, with survival being a main focus of the game. I didn't even know that till last night when watching interviews, but ILook, Considering how everyone is getting all butthurt over the game, I feel it's important to clarify a few things. This is NOT Minecraft in space, It isn't Eve Online, and it certainly isn't GTA V mixed with Skyrim in space. What it is, is a exploration and survival game, with survival being a main focus of the game. I didn't even know that till last night when watching interviews, but I still took the chance anyway. There isn't much of a story and there simply wont be. The interviews and such have stated it has cinematics and such to start, but is a survival game and a single player experience where you may come across another player later on. It mostly is gathering resources, exploring planets, and getting new species discovered while looking for technology and surviving....That may turn away some people, but for me that is the experience I wanted. I wanted to be able to land on planets and explore while also just drifting across the cosmos. Sure to some it may as well be a pretty screensaver, but to me I knew exactly what I was going to get. The people that expected something different, didnt bother looking past the trailers. Trailers never are exactly what a game will be, you need to listen to Q and As, watch some interviews, be sure that is the game you want. And to be perfectly honest, If you are THAT bothered by how the game is, or if you are waiting for the steam release and you dont like it, GO REFUND IT!!! GO GET YOUR MONEY BACK IF YOU HATE IT! NOONE IS FORCING YOU TO KEEP IT OR PLAY IT! But for the others who have actually read through all of this and think it is an experience you would be willing to try, Go for it. The gameplay does get stale at times, but all games do at some point down the road. That's why you log off of games, take it in doses, then hop off when you start getting bored of it. The graphics, while some say are last gen, to me have a charm to them and I love them. Funky colors and all. The music is amazing but I still prefer to play my own music during the game, and almost all issues they talk about with the game can be remedied as the creator said himself, by continuing with the game and upgrading what you have. I hope this has helped at least one person out. I give No Man's Sky an 8/10.… Expand
  56. VermilionPrime
    Aug 9, 2016
    6
    For those who enjoy games like Minecraft, they can find a good amount of entretainment here. It´s basically infinite exploration and looting, also you will spend a lot of time in the inventory. The game lacks depth, it gets repetitive very quickly, story wise is very ambiguous and not straight forward, most of the story is explained with metaphores. I´ve been playing this game for 4 daysFor those who enjoy games like Minecraft, they can find a good amount of entretainment here. It´s basically infinite exploration and looting, also you will spend a lot of time in the inventory. The game lacks depth, it gets repetitive very quickly, story wise is very ambiguous and not straight forward, most of the story is explained with metaphores. I´ve been playing this game for 4 days since i got it very early. Today with the patch some things have changed, but the core of the game remains the same. Expect, bugs and crashes.… Expand
  57. euthlogo
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Just love it. 4 hours went by in an instant. Incredible feeling of mystery, exploration, and it feels like I've just scratched the surface. Highly recommend.
  58. Venatorem
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This is the space sim I've waited my entire life for. Everything about it is perfect. I'm saddened to see all these trolls giving the game an unfair review.
  59. Manhunt478
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    So much overrated! Don't play this crap! Everything is so empty. Not much you expect that. So, don't play this game really. Empty world, and boring as f*ck give me my money!
  60. AaronJames
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This game is beautiful and creative and a huge acheivment for the developers, if you want something new and different i recommend this game. It has a very advanced RPG element with shooter and exploration gameplay too, also, theres very little bugs after the patch. The merchant system is really nice and theres a huge array of equipment and upgrades too. Graphics and textures are notThis game is beautiful and creative and a huge acheivment for the developers, if you want something new and different i recommend this game. It has a very advanced RPG element with shooter and exploration gameplay too, also, theres very little bugs after the patch. The merchant system is really nice and theres a huge array of equipment and upgrades too. Graphics and textures are not realistic but they are not designed to be and are still very nice the worlds created in this game are rich and diverse. The performance after the patch is great not many noticable drops in fps and poppins are virtually gone.… Expand
  61. Braduk
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    Play through the first planet then stop because every planet you go to from there will give you the exact same experience and nothing new to do. The game is empty, lacks substance, and relies heavily on its visuals even though the procedural generation leads to Spore-tier fauna and same-y environments.
  62. geistreiches
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    it's sad do see that many can't use a game like this as an inspiration and just complain about it, maybe the only thing the game showed them is that their heads are empty.. boring? only for the braindead..
  63. Chupwn
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    I bought this game on a whim at midnight last night and next thing I knew, it
    was 3AM. I think this game would appeal most to people who liked Skyrim or Fallout 3, but wished there were less people (a love of Star Trek wouldn't hurt either). Time will tell how long this holds my attention, but I can't wait to get back to playing it.
  64. Kelvic
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This has to be one of the best games I have played in a long time. It has everything you need if you are looking for an exploration game with planet size biodomes. Finding space stations and points of interest on planets are fun and exciting. The tools the games gives you are easily upgraded along with your ship. The developers have said they will keep adding and updating the game with newThis has to be one of the best games I have played in a long time. It has everything you need if you are looking for an exploration game with planet size biodomes. Finding space stations and points of interest on planets are fun and exciting. The tools the games gives you are easily upgraded along with your ship. The developers have said they will keep adding and updating the game with new things. I can't wait for what is to come. Don't pay attention to all the zeros. You can't ever give a game a zero unless it just never works. If your on the fence, watch some of the live streams or recorded video, that will help you like it did me.… Expand
  65. Voretechz
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    I was excited for this game but even with quadrillions of planets but nothing of substance to do in the game besides the same boring and repetitive resource collecting. Quantity does not equal quality. This is the most boring game I have played in a long time. I will be returning it in a few days when I have some time to go to the store again. Don't waste your time or money with this overI was excited for this game but even with quadrillions of planets but nothing of substance to do in the game besides the same boring and repetitive resource collecting. Quantity does not equal quality. This is the most boring game I have played in a long time. I will be returning it in a few days when I have some time to go to the store again. Don't waste your time or money with this over hyped garbage.… Expand
  66. EddieMunsters
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    Visually the game is stunning. The problem arrives in the form of the repetitiveness that becomes a lifeless shambling doing the same things over and over. That was my worry about this game, that and the procedurally generated worlds. Using algorithms to produce thousands of world's or millions of possibilities sounds great on paper but loses the human touch and loses the feeling of lifeVisually the game is stunning. The problem arrives in the form of the repetitiveness that becomes a lifeless shambling doing the same things over and over. That was my worry about this game, that and the procedurally generated worlds. Using algorithms to produce thousands of world's or millions of possibilities sounds great on paper but loses the human touch and loses the feeling of life that immerses you in the game. It becomes a sterile repetition that loses most of it's entertainment value within the first 6-10 hrs of gameplay..guess the devs were right this isnt for everyone.… Expand
  67. AstralDarkstar
    Aug 9, 2016
    7
    Everything I expected and more. I'm not sure what false hope everyone's been thinking, but this lives up to it's expectations. If people would stop letting hype build up so much that they expect a perfect 10/10 game, it wouldn't get the lower reviews being posted. No, this game is not perfect, and it's not THE traveling game with endless possibilities. Many gameplay videos show exactlyEverything I expected and more. I'm not sure what false hope everyone's been thinking, but this lives up to it's expectations. If people would stop letting hype build up so much that they expect a perfect 10/10 game, it wouldn't get the lower reviews being posted. No, this game is not perfect, and it's not THE traveling game with endless possibilities. Many gameplay videos show exactly what this game is and there aren't any surprises. It's exactly what it should be.

    Again, this game is not perfect. But what it does is build new possibilities for the future of gaming! It is a mediocre play-style. Maybe what a 5/10 game would have. But the exploring the endless planets easily adds 3 more points. It's new and different. It's not anything seen before.

    All I would want added to this is the ability to find a friend and explore planets together. Help each other out by repairing each other's gear or weapon, but not trading so you can't break the need of exploring and gathering.

    BREAKDOWN:

    Graphics: 6 out of 10. Nothing to gawk at, but not horrible! Considering the game it's compared to most is Minecraft, it's a change to a positive direction.

    Gameplay: 8 out of 10. Clearly not meant to be a FPS. Don't go in expecting that. You will be disappointed a Master Chief rip-off isn't destroying bad aliens. It's main focus is survival and exploration. With a small nod to a shooter. That said, I've seen worse FPS that didn't play near as good, and that was their main focus! You will be doing a lot of the same. Flying, exploring, mining, crafting, and repeat.

    Sound: 8 out of 10. A great soundtrack with good sound effects. Some animals did make me lower the volume a bit, especially after feeding them, but it's still solid.

    Story: 7 out of 10. Yeah, there's not one. But this game doesn't need one! It's what you make of it. Not having a story is why I rated story so high. A decision to keep a basic been-there-done-that storyline out and to have a focus on what matters for this genre!

    The average would be 7/10. But pushing limits and making breakthroughs for future gaming deserves more! This game is a first of it's kind, and deserves big recognition for what a group of a dozen people created! A lot of sweat, tears, beard growing, and lots of plaid shirts were used in this creation. And it shows. It really does.

    Love the game for what it is, not what others hyped it up to be.    … Expand
  68. Louis_Ferdinand
    Aug 9, 2016
    3
    Apparently my review was pruned, because honest (albeit negative) opinions are not allowed. So I submit another one! Great disappointment, a marketing collosus on wooden legs, a cashgrab catering to a generation of gamers starved so much, that they can't see right from wrong.
  69. SchroederRock
    Aug 9, 2016
    6
    Sadly this is not the game I hoped it would be. No Man's Sky has a big vision and large universe to explore but it doesn't keep me interested as the game's sim approach seems to restrict creativity rather than allow it to flourish. There's also the issue of pacing - several hours in this game tests my patience heavily as there's little combat. In addition to the slow pacing, there's aSadly this is not the game I hoped it would be. No Man's Sky has a big vision and large universe to explore but it doesn't keep me interested as the game's sim approach seems to restrict creativity rather than allow it to flourish. There's also the issue of pacing - several hours in this game tests my patience heavily as there's little combat. In addition to the slow pacing, there's a huge frustration with having to gather loads of resources to advance yourself and the inventory control is abysmal at-best. There's also some major bugs that crash the game about once or even twice per hour and it's seizing many consoles outside of my own. All said and done, Sony will probably be very displeased with how this game turned out after knowing it had a PC/PS4 exclusive day 1 - this won't win anyone over to buy a PS4 that doesn't already have one - that's unfortunate given how much this game was hyped by so many people.… Expand
  70. serrano862004
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    This game is tedious, repetitive and boring. I would not recommend this game to no one. The textures are horrible and outdated and the gameplay is very bland. A big game with little depth.
  71. globoepoch
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    the game delivered on what it said it would a survival exploration game not a sandbox game star citizen will be better im sure cant wait for it but i love no mans sky 's premise of exploration i just kinda wish the wildlife looked a little more natural in animations
  72. RicoNol
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    We live in a world so cringe. I mean, come on. 13 people created a whole universe to explore. By far the largest game "universe" ever. This is fantastic. It's the best thing that could happen in gaming in 2016.
  73. yenny
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Amazing game. I really do not get the fact people are giving this a zero rating. For me this is Game of the Year, don't worry Sean, keep up the great work!k
  74. Shaky2236
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    I honestly love this game, so much time and effort has gone into making this and it really shows. Please do not be put off by the negative reviews on here, there is a lot of trolling from rival console users and members of **** Wait for the pc reviews or for actual game review websites. It truly is a marvel
  75. rwalsh182
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Overall, an amazing experience for me. I can't wait to see what kinds of massive games this tech will bring us in the future. This game will be a 5-6 or a 9-10 depending on what kind of games you into. People are giving this negative review either because they are Xbox fanboys or it was not what they were expecting (ie. didn't really pay attention to the interviews, articles, orOverall, an amazing experience for me. I can't wait to see what kinds of massive games this tech will bring us in the future. This game will be a 5-6 or a 9-10 depending on what kind of games you into. People are giving this negative review either because they are Xbox fanboys or it was not what they were expecting (ie. didn't really pay attention to the interviews, articles, or anything but speculation)… Expand
  76. pmnewkirk
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This game is exactly what Hello Games said it would be. I honestly don't understand all the low scores here. For over a year now we've known that this game would be an exploration game without a story. We also knew it would not be multiplayer. For those who are upset about this you let yourself down by not researching this game before you bought it. The game is amazing. Its a bit ofThis game is exactly what Hello Games said it would be. I honestly don't understand all the low scores here. For over a year now we've known that this game would be an exploration game without a story. We also knew it would not be multiplayer. For those who are upset about this you let yourself down by not researching this game before you bought it. The game is amazing. Its a bit of minecraft except with an entire galaxy to explore and hell of a lot better graphics.… Expand
  77. Breisenberg
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    Have played ~ 6.5 hours and I'm still having a great time. I'm personally a huge fan of exploring, and while I'm sure it will eventually get repetitive, I've yet to feel a shortage of places or things to discover. Space combat is decent, not much to say for the ground combat really. Definitely some framerate issues when you're flying low over a planet, and low res textures on PS4, but thatHave played ~ 6.5 hours and I'm still having a great time. I'm personally a huge fan of exploring, and while I'm sure it will eventually get repetitive, I've yet to feel a shortage of places or things to discover. Space combat is decent, not much to say for the ground combat really. Definitely some framerate issues when you're flying low over a planet, and low res textures on PS4, but that personally never bothered me in any game, as long as the gameplay is good, which I do think it is. I think the problem with a lot of folks it that they're following the 'tutorial' too strictly which tends to take you on a quick, repetitive path. I ignored the initial planet jump when instructed and ended up spending 4.5 hours on my starting planet just exploring, and was pleased with the progress I made there alone. Like I said, I can see this getting repetitive, but for me personally, it's a great experience. I'm sure once they add base building (which they said might be in the next patch), people will find better ways to utilize the resources instead of constantly recharging/refueling items. Overall, a great game IMO.… Expand
  78. malfunkt
    Aug 9, 2016
    5
    As an old school gamer, we dreamed of this game back in the days of Frontier Elite. It's finally here, and will appeal to some, but isn't the 'fun' game you may be looking for. It's more a meditative, immersive, atmospheric experience. It truly excels in that regard and in my opinion is worth it for this aspect.

    I'm an older gamer (39) and my preference is mostly towards FPS games    As an old school gamer, we dreamed of this game back in the days of Frontier Elite. It's finally here, and will appeal to some, but isn't the 'fun' game you may be looking for. It's more a meditative, immersive, atmospheric experience. It truly excels in that regard and in my opinion is worth it for this aspect.

    I'm an older gamer (39) and my preference is mostly towards FPS games (Project Reality, CS:GO, Red Orchestra, Insurgency, Mass Effect) but recently moved over to console exclusively as it is more relaxing. I love open-world games like GTA V (except for slow multiplayer loading times). For the larger games like Skyrim, Fallout, and Witcher I never fully finish them. As much as I love their worlds, you can still grow tired of them.

    No Man's Sky was destined to be divisive. Early-buyer disappointment could have been avoided if we were shown more of the specific gameplay upfront. This is on both Sony and Hello Games. They had a masterful marketing campaign underway, and it appears they gambled on withholding gameplay to maximize anticipation/revenue. In many ways, it is exactly what has been shown in the trailers, and conversely, no more than what is shown. There are hidden mysteries, and details. You have a sense of player agency that is boundless yet sharply limited by the mechanics.

    You will get tired of No Man's Sky, but for some you will return to it, to visit, like you would a familiar destination. It's predictable, yet always different. No Man's Sky is mathematical beauty. It is just touching the surface of what will be possible using generative algorithms. To me, part of the beauty of what No Man's Sky is what it represents, is what is possible in years to come. We will have our holodeck, so patience. In the meantime enjoy this for what it is.    … Expand
  79. Shadowfist
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Music, atmosphere, sense of accomplishment from exploring... this game is just such a masterpiece. It truly lives up to the hype. Talk about leaving reality and living in another universe. There are so many details, so many awesome things to discover... words can't do it justice. Play it.
  80. followtheoracle
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    I played 9 hours because I had hope that maybe I would see new things but I was wrong. You are doing same thing over and over. After couple hours nothing in this game surprised me. Also they said about this game that space based but there is no orbiting, no landing on asteroids, no space walks, no space mechanics etc. Also they want 60 dollars for this game? So I can call them as fraud. II played 9 hours because I had hope that maybe I would see new things but I was wrong. You are doing same thing over and over. After couple hours nothing in this game surprised me. Also they said about this game that space based but there is no orbiting, no landing on asteroids, no space walks, no space mechanics etc. Also they want 60 dollars for this game? So I can call them as fraud. I am not trolling or anything. I am telling truth. Think lots of times to buy this game for 60 bucks.… Expand
  81. Jouda
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    The waiting is over! This is the game that I wanted since my childhood. Everything is totally awesome - trading, surviving, exploring, fighting. One of the best games of this generation.
  82. Wellerson4
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    É um jogo exzcelente para quem gosta de exploração, itens muito diversificado, batalhas espaciais e dentro de planetas, um ótimo game, gameplay fácil e de ótimo entendimento
  83. Macros69
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    Boring gameplay, ugly planets, hideous UI, r e c h a r g i n g 2 4 / 7. Worst space simulator in years. I laugh every time when meteor spawning right in you'r face. 10/10
  84. EfrenCecht
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This game is a love-hate game, it doesn't hold your hand, it doesn't really have a goal, but it is a great exploration game which is exactly what it is listed as. For me the game is perfect, needing some bugs fixed but as of launch it is very solid and an enjoyable exploration game.
  85. NuttyBoltHead
    Aug 9, 2016
    4
    For the first hour or so, the game is amazing, and it is fun, But listen to me :
    After around 5 hours, this game become... Mundane.
    With the extreme vastness, it is great, don't get me wrong, But the game give this vibe "We don't want to work on the fun thing that can be done, lets just make it in space, so that we can fill the space with nothing but, Space!" It becomes amazingly    For the first hour or so, the game is amazing, and it is fun, But listen to me :
    After around 5 hours, this game become... Mundane.
    With the extreme vastness, it is great, don't get me wrong, But the game give this vibe "We don't want to work on the fun thing that can be done, lets just make it in space, so that we can fill the space with nothing but, Space!"

    It becomes amazingly mundane sadly    … Expand
  86. sashaCZ1
    Aug 9, 2016
    4
    No Man's Sky seemed to me as a completely new and unique experience for the first time. However, this game might become the disappointment of 2016. There is no interesting gameplay that would make you want to play this game again. Every planet is basically the same as others. This game, unfortunately, doesn't have any depth it was supposed to have. Also, I don't usually care about graphicsNo Man's Sky seemed to me as a completely new and unique experience for the first time. However, this game might become the disappointment of 2016. There is no interesting gameplay that would make you want to play this game again. Every planet is basically the same as others. This game, unfortunately, doesn't have any depth it was supposed to have. Also, I don't usually care about graphics but I expected way more next-gen. 4/10.… Expand
  87. ToTheGraves
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I am just starting on the first planet, so far its interesting and you really feel the vastness. When you run low on suit protection, you really feel panicked looking for the right area to get recharged. The game DOES not hold your hand....hi welcome to this plant...now go and fix your ship....annnnnnd go.

    This is not a shooter, its not minecraft, what it is...different, exploration and    I am just starting on the first planet, so far its interesting and you really feel the vastness. When you run low on suit protection, you really feel panicked looking for the right area to get recharged. The game DOES not hold your hand....hi welcome to this plant...now go and fix your ship....annnnnnd go.

    This is not a shooter, its not minecraft, what it is...different, exploration and slow moving, but I like that, its a change of pace. I am not put off by the graphics so far, I am intrigued by the game play and can;t wait to go where no ps4 has gone before.    … Expand
  88. visionsdivided
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Ok..... so just want to be clear for a second. the people who are giving this game a bad review OBVIOUSLY DO NOT know what the game actually is. THIS is a exploration game not whatever you want it to be by saying it is repetitive and boring...... then this game is not for you.... Sean Murray has said multiple times it is a exploration game not a star citizen type game as some people claimOk..... so just want to be clear for a second. the people who are giving this game a bad review OBVIOUSLY DO NOT know what the game actually is. THIS is a exploration game not whatever you want it to be by saying it is repetitive and boring...... then this game is not for you.... Sean Murray has said multiple times it is a exploration game not a star citizen type game as some people claim they expected in their review. this game is great and people who truly know what this game is will know that it is a great game and many of us can not wait for it on PC. and a ton of people are complaining about low fps (below 30 fps) it is the first day it actually has been released so chill... it will probably be fixed soon. so please don,t read all the of the bad reviews.... if you like exploring and space games you will like it. Sean Murray said it was an exploration game just remember that. thank you.… Expand
  89. chris_1504
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    People are hating because they don't know what the initial goal of this game was. It's a game which allows you to explore, discover, and craft your way troughs an infinite world. Sure this is no COD but the game is great and is perfect for what it was designed. Don't blame Hello for doing exactly what they wer telling us.
  90. NightFX
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    One of the best game that I played so far between 2014-2016 :) I hope they will continue de good work, The game have a lot of stuff to do, but not everyone know what to do. Just imagine what you want and try it ;) The game have some drops sometimes, but very well done I think. My review: 10/10
  91. georgesjostrom
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    What a very unique game. Not been attempted on such a scale and is definitely one of the outstanding New Games of this generation, the level of exploration and survival is so high. Trading and the global economy works wonderfully and. Ship controls can be upped a bit but nevertheless, the space travelling and space fights are very interesting, not to mention fun to experience. The level ofWhat a very unique game. Not been attempted on such a scale and is definitely one of the outstanding New Games of this generation, the level of exploration and survival is so high. Trading and the global economy works wonderfully and. Ship controls can be upped a bit but nevertheless, the space travelling and space fights are very interesting, not to mention fun to experience. The level of survival can be very extreme at time and that is good considering how exploration should be in real life. You do not expect to have a very sunny and rosy journey on your way to the centre of the galaxy do you? let alone, the universe. Hello Games have tried to make the experience of exploration as realistic as possible and have done a marvelous and almost perfect representation of this.… Expand
  92. MrsDad
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I think too many people were expecting Mass Effect on steroids. I love it for what it is -- an explorative sandbox where you can play however the hell you want and escape reality for awhile. It might not be worth $60 bucks, but I have no problem supporting a team of 13 people who poured their life into this game.
  93. fapid
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    no mans sky - units recieved

    this game is awesome, it is definately not for everybody but it is not a bad game. everybody who sais its bad doesnt like the genre of the game in the first place. its like rating halo 3 a 0/10 because you dont like shooters.
  94. Pixel_Fuzz
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    The game is beautiful and very fun to play. It's not a competitive, action, fast paced game with some narrow missions... don't expect that.
    No Man's Sky is what Sean Murray told us, an exploration game, with million planets and lifeforms to explore, and some well hidden secrets. Put your fantasy for a while inside the game and make your own space story!
    And if you want some action, get a    The game is beautiful and very fun to play. It's not a competitive, action, fast paced game with some narrow missions... don't expect that.
    No Man's Sky is what Sean Murray told us, an exploration game, with million planets and lifeforms to explore, and some well hidden secrets. Put your fantasy for a while inside the game and make your own space story!
    And if you want some action, get a fighter ship and go destroy some freighters (then deal with the sentinels).
    Does it worth 60 dollars? Maybe not, maybe yes... it's all about taste. I have bought AAA games for 60 dollars and I play them about 5 - 10 hours only, and games that costs 10 - 20 dollars and I play them for months.    … Expand
  95. yoyomanx
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    over hyped game about exploring an empty void. little content and average shooting mechanics, texture so last gen. waste of money. save a $60 for Mass Effect 4, a proper space game
  96. Donbonpoopon
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This game is VERY addictive. Launch day I played untill 3am and literally forced myself to sleep. The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is really fun! This game is not for casual gamers. The amount of detail is staggering.. It's soundtrack is mesmerizing. When you enter a planets atmosphere it's one of the most unique feelings I've had in a LONG time. If you are a fan of sci-fi youThis game is VERY addictive. Launch day I played untill 3am and literally forced myself to sleep. The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is really fun! This game is not for casual gamers. The amount of detail is staggering.. It's soundtrack is mesmerizing. When you enter a planets atmosphere it's one of the most unique feelings I've had in a LONG time. If you are a fan of sci-fi you should get this game!!… Expand
  97. stbfender7
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    So, it has been nearly 3 years since I first heard about No Man's Sky. It was basically what I wanted as an experience more than a game for many many years. Unrestricted exploration of not only an open map, open world, open planet, but all of space and the planets within. It is very much so, a survival game. Collect the resources to repair, power and maintain your suit, ship and weapon.So, it has been nearly 3 years since I first heard about No Man's Sky. It was basically what I wanted as an experience more than a game for many many years. Unrestricted exploration of not only an open map, open world, open planet, but all of space and the planets within. It is very much so, a survival game. Collect the resources to repair, power and maintain your suit, ship and weapon. Along the way you encounter different alien races, factions, terrain, flora and fauna.
    I know many people who were expecting this to be some sort of massive online multiplayer role playing experience. That it is not. While there is the possibility of encountering other players, it is certainly not a core mechanic of the game. 2 people finding each other on a planet sized planet is basically a zero possibility. Though, thats not to say at some point it wont happen. The game focuses on the individual journey and survival aspects of gameplay. There is combat in the form of alien lifeforms becoming hostile or robotic sentinels that protect the planet attacking you. Though, again, it is not the main focus of the game. This is no call of duty or battlefield.
    In all, I have played for several hours thus far, and appreciated the challenges and rewarded discoveries in my journey and look forward to many many more hours of exploration.    … Expand
  98. Razo30000
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    No Man's Sky is classic example of how quantity doesn't equal quality

    Millions of planets - Nothing to do

    They should've at least attempted to put in at least one Homeworld with intelligent life. They should've just called it Loneliness simulator 2016
  99. ikemike
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Beautiful game. Just everything you want from a space exploration game, huge planets, space combat, hostile life, alien races, asteroids, space stations, minerals. I just love this game, it's very beautiful!
  100. chicagos
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    I was super disappointed in this game. Overall this game sucks. Over valued (60 dollars for and indie game) and it under delivered ( the worlds you eplore are the same, just with different colors). not worth buying, stay away
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  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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