No Man's Sky

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5473 Ratings

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  1. 3xA27L0
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    It's a fine game. sad that people that haven't played it are giving perfect scores because they don't know how bad it is. It has bad graphics, pop ins, not much to do, animals are JUST bad. maybe they can fix some of the bad stuff in future.
  2. aesthethicc
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Honestly, this game appeals to a very specific audience, and not many will enjoy it. But in my opinion, this game is now my favorite game I've played in years. It's exactly what they said it was going to be, and they delivered all of their promises, and even more. You can, explore, trade, fight, and survive, and seamlessly travel from planet to space to moon flawlessly without any loadingHonestly, this game appeals to a very specific audience, and not many will enjoy it. But in my opinion, this game is now my favorite game I've played in years. It's exactly what they said it was going to be, and they delivered all of their promises, and even more. You can, explore, trade, fight, and survive, and seamlessly travel from planet to space to moon flawlessly without any loading times. Just exceptional, and the creatures that are procedural generated are VERY interesting. The atmosphere and sound effects in this game is extremely well made and it makes the atmosphere & immersion of the game extremely well done. The only complaint I could say is it's frame rate on CONSOLE. (PS4) Capped at 30 is not that good, but it is still bearable. Looking forward to picking up this game on PC to enjoy 144+ fps. Well worth $60+ if you are a fan of space-fantasy exploration. I love this game!… Expand
  3. SuperSeanOne
    Aug 9, 2016
    2
    I won't give this game a 0 or something that bad, but it really is an Early Access, unfinished game that has been delayed frequently because they've been using pre sale dollars to fund it.
    It's very sad they didn't show it at E3 because they would've cost themselves a TON of sales.
    As for the game itself, it's very monotonous and repetitive. Go to planet A, "Mine Minerals" with a laser gun
  4. HarryHood
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Giving this game a bad rating because you expect something else is truly unfair to HG. The developer has delivered on everything they promised, and as someone who followed this game very closely for 3 years, it's exceeded my expectations thus far. This is a game more akin to Journey or Minecraft than it is to Battlefront or CoD. Don't expect INSTANT action at all times. This is a game forGiving this game a bad rating because you expect something else is truly unfair to HG. The developer has delivered on everything they promised, and as someone who followed this game very closely for 3 years, it's exceeded my expectations thus far. This is a game more akin to Journey or Minecraft than it is to Battlefront or CoD. Don't expect INSTANT action at all times. This is a game for people who appreciate nuances, and an ethereal experience that can be played for hours at a time. The game looks and feels amazing. People complaining about FOV, did you ever think that maybe it was done to simulate the feeling of wearing a mask/helmet? Either way, this game is everything they said it would be, and now that it's in my hands, I feel a sense of relief that it's everything I wanted it to be.… Expand
  5. Kellniss
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Simply amazing. For obvious reasons this game isn´t for all audiences. This is why a dark side of the internet is trolling about the game. Go home, please, and shut up.
    The game itself is enormous, full of possibilities. A perfect soundtrack. And a very good crafting/selling/exploring/surviving/fighting/upgrading system, BECAUSE THIS IS IT, this game is all about:
    -Crafting. -Selling.    Simply amazing. For obvious reasons this game isn´t for all audiences. This is why a dark side of the internet is trolling about the game. Go home, please, and shut up.
    The game itself is enormous, full of possibilities. A perfect soundtrack. And a very good crafting/selling/exploring/surviving/fighting/upgrading system, BECAUSE THIS IS IT, this game is all about:
    -Crafting.
    -Selling.
    -Upgrading.
    -Exploring.
    -Surviving.
    -Fighting.

    For some people these can be poor. For some people this can we awesome when mixed with the gorgeus sci-fi look of the game. Thats all.    … Expand
  6. filipe1555
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    horrible game .very monotonous game. Find more terribly low-res textures there? No thank you. Can't believe this studio is getting away with charging $60 for this pile. Good concepts, horrible execution. Your algorithms are no doubt complex, but maybe you should have developed a game around the math?
  7. LuchoQuantum
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Great game, not for everyone though. And by everyone I mean casual gamers in general. This is not the kind of game where you press X to look at a helicopter explode. It's everything the devs have promised, I don't know what hyped article these negative users have read. I give it a 10/10 to counter those nonsense reviews that thought they were getting a minecraft, CoD, and zombies in spaceGreat game, not for everyone though. And by everyone I mean casual gamers in general. This is not the kind of game where you press X to look at a helicopter explode. It's everything the devs have promised, I don't know what hyped article these negative users have read. I give it a 10/10 to counter those nonsense reviews that thought they were getting a minecraft, CoD, and zombies in space kind of game. It's a solid 8/10 to be honest. Not a 10 because some technical things like the drawing distance is not amazing when travelling in space dodging poping asteroids; and textures could be more polished, but I guess they can fix that and after all we are talking about an indie game here. Congratulations to Hello Games ! And many thanks for making the game that many people have been waiting their whole lives !… Expand
  8. Stu1smartcookie
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Firstly , I have preordered the game ..to be released tonight in Blighty . Im a fan of Elite and I loved games like Starglider and starglider 2 on the Amiga platform many years ago. Yep , im an "old" gamer (54 to be truthful) but hey , im young at heart and to be honest this game is right up my street. I'm a bit disappointed with people "pulling it apart " on day one . This game is madeFirstly , I have preordered the game ..to be released tonight in Blighty . Im a fan of Elite and I loved games like Starglider and starglider 2 on the Amiga platform many years ago. Yep , im an "old" gamer (54 to be truthful) but hey , im young at heart and to be honest this game is right up my street. I'm a bit disappointed with people "pulling it apart " on day one . This game is made for people with patience and imagination , and creativity . I really do take peoples point about repetition but im sure they would be the first to admit that their goal was to be able to fly around destroying everything in their path. They are missing the point of the game and indeed the whole experience . We HAVE to congratulate Hello Games for a remarkable achievement of even producing a game this vast. And their commitment to future "FREE"updates should be applauded . I for one can't wait for midnight to arrive .… Expand
  9. NoWa
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    Tried to ask questions because the developer has put out nothing but non answers and the community in this game is terrible which has clearly been cultivated by the developer himself. They appear to be purposely misleading others and expect you to have watched every breath Sean Murray has taken since this thing began years ago. Then when you point out the many contradictions they act likeTried to ask questions because the developer has put out nothing but non answers and the community in this game is terrible which has clearly been cultivated by the developer himself. They appear to be purposely misleading others and expect you to have watched every breath Sean Murray has taken since this thing began years ago. Then when you point out the many contradictions they act like the forever alone types they truly are.

    So I get it anyways and it is completely shallow. Fun times. Glad there is no multiplayer because this community is terribly incapable of playing nicely with others.

    Quality over Quantity. That's it.    … Expand
  10. gclark90
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Gorgeous game. If you're the sort of person who ever looked up at the stars at night and felt a sense of wonder about the sheer size of the universe, and dreamed of exploring it and wondering what else is out there, this game will appeal to that part of you.
  11. Lbjmvp232
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Amazing! Lots of first time 1 star reviewers. Very good game I do not know why there is so much negative ratings but I think that these people do not even have this game , I hope that the game will be developed further.
  12. tank_transportr
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Solid exploration. A divise game. Not for all. Specially not for ones looking for space minecraft. Please borrow from someone if you are not aware of the gameplay.
  13. mnatel
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    First of all, I think that those who are expecting a traditional triple A game are going to be disapointed, as well as those who are waiting for a indie game. No Man´s Sky is very unique, and with that comes a difficulty in puting a label onto it. So far, I´ve played for 10 hours and explored a bunch of planets. There is a very clear resource gathering and crafting cycle, more proeminentFirst of all, I think that those who are expecting a traditional triple A game are going to be disapointed, as well as those who are waiting for a indie game. No Man´s Sky is very unique, and with that comes a difficulty in puting a label onto it. So far, I´ve played for 10 hours and explored a bunch of planets. There is a very clear resource gathering and crafting cycle, more proeminent than some people might like. For me, though, it works great punctuating my planet exploration with some tense survival moments; without that, I think that the game would feel to bland. Anyway, I´m having a blast so far not only with the gigantic scale of the universe, but with the actual gameplay survival, exploration, fighting mechanics... If you are open minded about games, You´ll certainly will have a great time with No Man´s Sky... On the other hando, if you expect a shooter, just go play COD...… Expand
  14. CommissarMonkey
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I'm only 7 hours in so far, haven't even left my first solar system since I'm experimenting with collecting all of the Gek language. That said, I have found the experience very enjoyable so far. It remiinds me more of a survival game then an exploration style game. But thats not a bad thing in my opinion. It is for sure one of those games that I feel you will either love it, or hate it.I'm only 7 hours in so far, haven't even left my first solar system since I'm experimenting with collecting all of the Gek language. That said, I have found the experience very enjoyable so far. It remiinds me more of a survival game then an exploration style game. But thats not a bad thing in my opinion. It is for sure one of those games that I feel you will either love it, or hate it. There is not alot of middle ground here.… Expand
  15. askeptic
    Aug 9, 2016
    2
    Lets start this by saying the game looks beautiful despite the lack of any sort of updated graphics. The colors pop and the sounds are interesting. After putting in just under 20 hours, (longest time of my life), I think I am now ready to put a number next to this.

    The hype of this game was too much that it was a sure thing it could not live up. However, after the smoke clears, and you    Lets start this by saying the game looks beautiful despite the lack of any sort of updated graphics. The colors pop and the sounds are interesting. After putting in just under 20 hours, (longest time of my life), I think I am now ready to put a number next to this.

    The hype of this game was too much that it was a sure thing it could not live up. However, after the smoke clears, and you settle down, how does the game stand up to others? The answer is, terrible. This game, despite all the promises, has little to offer. With almost no point other than to walk forward, this game gets stale very fast. You will feel lonely due to never seeing another live player, you will feel lost due to not having a true point to the game, you will get bored, because that is what this game is about.

    You can explore planet after planet, the colors will change, the lack of game doesn't. Look for this game in the bargain bin by the end of the month. I almost feel bad for those who paid $60, but to each their own.

    Like many games before it, Sony / Hello hopes to bank money through creative marketing and hype and once that dies, the price will plummet. With the embargo set to the launch day, the writing was on the wall.    … Expand
  16. AllexandreDea
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    The game is amazing! Every planet is a different challenge, every place a surprise! I was born in a radioative planet that I had to run for my life, everything in that planet was mean to kill me... after I got a different spaceship I went to other planet with a landscape similar with moon, but full of lakes and no animal life, the atmosphere was different, I was following a alien sinal forThe game is amazing! Every planet is a different challenge, every place a surprise! I was born in a radioative planet that I had to run for my life, everything in that planet was mean to kill me... after I got a different spaceship I went to other planet with a landscape similar with moon, but full of lakes and no animal life, the atmosphere was different, I was following a alien sinal for help and I dont know what happened that i forgot time... looking for old buildings, I didn't realize that the heavier atmosphere was consuming my energy faster than usual... If I had not left the planet I would be stuck there forever! It was amazing experience!

    Do not listen to very bad reviews ... people are lazy and never read enough to understand what this game is ! They are still crying for multiplayer and other things, but did not realize that if they are looking for more of the same thing that they have had no need to play NMS. This game is unique and will always be a different amazing adventure every day!    … Expand
  17. ioio32l
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Absolutely amazing, flying around in a space ship over a planet and looking at the scenery is pure bliss. Then choosing anywhere to land and explore. So much fun! I can't wait to fully upgrade my suit and get a better weapon and fully upgrade it. THEN I really want to find a really cool looking ship (the one I started with looks great too, but i've seen better) and upgrade it so I canAbsolutely amazing, flying around in a space ship over a planet and looking at the scenery is pure bliss. Then choosing anywhere to land and explore. So much fun! I can't wait to fully upgrade my suit and get a better weapon and fully upgrade it. THEN I really want to find a really cool looking ship (the one I started with looks great too, but i've seen better) and upgrade it so I can takeover solar systems and destroy some space stations. It's also fun naming planets, solar systems and creatures. I can see playing this game for YEARS! It will be so great once PSVR comes out and playing in VR! I can't wait for that day.… Expand
  18. Rob302
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This game is very polarizing at the moment. The reviews clearly indicate this. Me personally, I appreciate what this game has to offer beyond belief. Me loving the Cosmos series and admiring individuals like Carl Sagan and Neil Tyson, I immediately fell for what I was playing even if this game is of course not as multiplex as our actual universe.

    I believe this game is for the    This game is very polarizing at the moment. The reviews clearly indicate this. Me personally, I appreciate what this game has to offer beyond belief. Me loving the Cosmos series and admiring individuals like Carl Sagan and Neil Tyson, I immediately fell for what I was playing even if this game is of course not as multiplex as our actual universe.

    I believe this game is for the imaginative...the inventive..the unorthodox...those who consistently are curious about the universe and what lies beyond and are not just going about their life without some fanciful thought or thoughts about their purpose as an organism in a universe we may only know less than 1% about. It is that deep in my opinion as individuals put their life and soul into this project.

    If your unsure of this game or see it as boring... Just imagine how much can be added along the way. The possibilities are endless and this game is unique in that way. I cannot recall a game that rattled the cage so much so to speak on both ends. One cannot argue that the concept is brilliant even if the execution fell short in your opinion. So, just imagine the continuous improvements that will be just as or even more superior in brilliance.

    So far....im having a ball.    … Expand
  19. TotlaTark
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Technical marvel. The seamless transition between planet to planet is incredible. Ignore the the average score caused primarily by 4 chan as per usual.
  20. ManiacPhantom
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    A beautiful, interactive universe that will be your game of the year if you purchase with the right expectations of what this game is. This is a game driven by your will to explore, discover, and build. Murray and Co. added a lot in the first update of the game, and will be adding quite a bit more in each new installment of update. Thus, there is a lot more content to come along with theA beautiful, interactive universe that will be your game of the year if you purchase with the right expectations of what this game is. This is a game driven by your will to explore, discover, and build. Murray and Co. added a lot in the first update of the game, and will be adding quite a bit more in each new installment of update. Thus, there is a lot more content to come along with the great stuff already in the game!

    There is A LOT more to do in this game that other people fail to realize or let on. It is almost mind-bending at how big the universe really is, and it is a real pleasure to explore it! That even goes without mentioning the space combat, and ground combat!

    If you're into a DIY exploration game that is world class, then buy it and never look back!    … Expand
  21. ZaydelJmz
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I just find a Tropical Planet made of Gold, traveled in a Black Hole and see a pyramidal-space-base.
    Ignore the critics, play yourself, No Man's Sky isn't "same planets, different colors"
  22. AllanMax44
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    The game is fantastic. Anyone who says its boring suffers from a short attention span. Honestly the game was so hyped that of course there will be a little disappointment but people rating negatively played for a few hours at best. You can't make an educated review on 2 hours of playtime. I passed on sleep and played NMS for about 8 hours early this morning, and its exactly what I thoughtThe game is fantastic. Anyone who says its boring suffers from a short attention span. Honestly the game was so hyped that of course there will be a little disappointment but people rating negatively played for a few hours at best. You can't make an educated review on 2 hours of playtime. I passed on sleep and played NMS for about 8 hours early this morning, and its exactly what I thought it would be. So basically disregard negative user reviews for the time being, as theyre either trolls or children having a tantrum. If you want the game, get it.… Expand
  23. veryhasted
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    No Man's Sky is a game where you get to explore and go wherever your mind pleases. The people that give this game bad reviews most likely live a very dull life and doesn't really have any imagination.

    Easy 10/10 for me.

    P.S Most likely the same sad guy/girl that has written most of the bad reviews.
  24. ProfessorK
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Simply put, This title is amazing. Its what many of old-school gamers have wanted a space adventure game to be since we first started on console or PC. Put in equal parts planetary exploration and survival, you get an amazing title that has a potential for a very long shelf life. What I find interesting is many trolls (more than likely tweens/teens on summer break) are giving this titleSimply put, This title is amazing. Its what many of old-school gamers have wanted a space adventure game to be since we first started on console or PC. Put in equal parts planetary exploration and survival, you get an amazing title that has a potential for a very long shelf life. What I find interesting is many trolls (more than likely tweens/teens on summer break) are giving this title bad ratings because there's a learning curve.… Expand
  25. becks1907
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    No man's sky creative a new perspective for the game world. Definitely, deserves to respect. There most voters not the play game yet. Also xbox fans are intense attack.
  26. Lunitari696
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Does exactly what it set out to do brilliant chilled out exploration with some survival aspects.
    Why they hate from **** well sad and lonely people do sad things...

    Only 1 downside is the FOV which i have no doubt will be adjusted in next patch
  27. ginja
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Every bit as beautiful as I hoped for. The real struggle is trying to keep focused on one task, keep having moments of "oh! would you look at that" the only thing I'm going to say is the PS4 struggles I'm lucky enough to have bought it on both platforms and it's looking like the PC is going to be king here.
  28. Kimomarudotcom
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    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.
  29. DarthPadme
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    Got bored after just a couple hours. There is not much to do in this "game," and what there is to do gets super repetitive remarkably quickly. I'm supposed to hate myself enough to spend the time finding enough plutonium to get to the center of the galaxy... and then what? Find more terribly low-res textures there? No thank you. Can't believe this studio is getting away with chargingGot bored after just a couple hours. There is not much to do in this "game," and what there is to do gets super repetitive remarkably quickly. I'm supposed to hate myself enough to spend the time finding enough plutonium to get to the center of the galaxy... and then what? Find more terribly low-res textures there? No thank you. Can't believe this studio is getting away with charging $60 for this pile. Good concepts, horrible execution. Your algorithms are no doubt complex, but maybe you should have developed a game around the math?… Expand
  30. Enaver
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Wanted a game like this since I was young. If exploring and space is your thing then you will love this game. Flying around in your spaceship with thousands and thousands of planets to visit!
  31. Slyfx369
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Great space sim, endless variety and fun to explore. Started out as a trader and when I found I was doing the same thing over and over (what a trader does) I moved to some mild piracy (blatantly murdering NPCs for their cargo) and focued more on the exploration aspects (currently lost in a cave network.) Can't put it down, going to work with no sleep.
  32. amazingDan
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    After playing this game for about 5 hours so far here are my thoughts on it. First of all you can ignore all the low reviews as **** is trying to make this the lowest rated game in history. Secondly I feel the game has delivered EXACTLY what was promised. After 3+ years of development and countless articles, interviews etc I just got what I thought I was getting. I haven't seen anyAfter playing this game for about 5 hours so far here are my thoughts on it. First of all you can ignore all the low reviews as **** is trying to make this the lowest rated game in history. Secondly I feel the game has delivered EXACTLY what was promised. After 3+ years of development and countless articles, interviews etc I just got what I thought I was getting. I haven't seen any frame rate issues or graphic problems yet. I'm loving the game. Before you buy check out Twitch or YouTube streams to see what you are getting in to.… Expand
  33. Piercey
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I'm really enjoying it, the game is exactly what I expected it to be, and more. It's amazing that it was made by such a small team, huge effort. If you like exploration, and playing your own way, you'll enjoy this one.
  34. nikomueller
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    Boring. Bland. Look but dont touch world. Everything looks the same. Delivers much less then it promises. I am so disappointed and I was so forwardlooking for this game. Still I feel sorry for the developers who put so much effort into it. It is a technical achievement for sure, but not a videogame.
  35. Rozzm
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    Its not for everyone. I can't stop thinking about going back to it. 4 hrs after release and I had to force myself to go to bed. It is like Elite in the sense you have to use your own imagination a bit while exploring and kind of narrate your own story. Has some issues but the sense of awe and enjoyment of discovery are still there for me. This is a love it or hate it game for sure.
  36. davidbikkn
    Aug 9, 2016
    5
    Juego de maravilla, puedes elegir varias formas de hacer tu propio camino hacia el centro del universo... La gente que pone negativos es por que no tiene el juego y se basan en gameplays, que todo el rato ven lo mismo... Patética gente que pone negativo y luego acaba comprando el juego.
  37. metacritic3
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    I preordered the game on my ps4 and i'm just disappointed. After 3 hours, I was doing the same thing on another planet and another planet.... The tirelessly repeats itself , it seems to repeat the same thing every minute. Graphically, the game is rather plain but textures are very very bad for ps4, and the frame-rate drops under 20fps sometimes. All the planets seem identical, there areI preordered the game on my ps4 and i'm just disappointed. After 3 hours, I was doing the same thing on another planet and another planet.... The tirelessly repeats itself , it seems to repeat the same thing every minute. Graphically, the game is rather plain but textures are very very bad for ps4, and the frame-rate drops under 20fps sometimes. All the planets seem identical, there are juste some details that change . There is no interactivity with wildlife, animals or with anything else. This is an empty set in which we walk for indescribable. Disappointed… Expand
  38. bigburger
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Everything Ive ever hoped for in a space exploration game, 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 from a video game. Hello Games have created a wonderful experience and I'm hooked completely, they deserve their applause for not only bucking the trendEverything Ive ever hoped for in a space exploration game, 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 from a video game. Hello Games have created a wonderful experience and I'm hooked completely, they deserve their applause for not only bucking the trend and not playing it safe but for putting so much love and care into their work, the video game industry has become stale and its partly for this reason the game has garnered so much attention, it dares to be new and innovative… Expand
  39. DevotedFire
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Exceptional Exploration Game. I just spent 4 hours walking around on the same planet. Listening to my favourite pink flood albums, whilst mining, then selling resources. Outstanding.
  40. lemonademaz
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    Had great potential, too bad it gets boring about 3 hours in. All you do is gather resources to get to the next planet were you have to do the same. Wait for a sale!
  41. PanicR00M
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Great game so far! No complaints it's exactly as I expected. Spoilers didn't do the game justice it's much better once you play it. Can't wait for features to come like base building.
  42. AllGames
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    These negative are absurd to say the least. After hours of this game it is an experience that is like
    any other. It's in a class of its own. It's exactly what I knew I was getting. After remaining on the second planet it just shows the depth and detail the game has. And for everyone knocking the graphics- it only shows you haven't touched the game.
  43. Witcher3Fan21
    Aug 9, 2016
    3
    As extremely good reviews have said, only buy this game if you think exploration is your kind of game. So basically an interactive photo reel of procedurally generated space. Is it worth $60? No. Is it even a game? Maybe. What other game is it like? Journey. Did they mislead you with the gameplay? Yes.

    Only buy this game if you enjoy quite scenery, if you want action, building,    As extremely good reviews have said, only buy this game if you think exploration is your kind of game. So basically an interactive photo reel of procedurally generated space. Is it worth $60? No. Is it even a game? Maybe. What other game is it like? Journey. Did they mislead you with the gameplay? Yes.

    Only buy this game if you enjoy quite scenery, if you want action, building, crafting, killing or anything that any other actual game has, then don't get this game for $60.

    I actually basically purchased a space sim to just look at, not what I thought it was.    … Expand
  44. Jackrov
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    I'm liking the sense of freedom in this game a lot, and I can see myself playing the game for a long time.
    The stylized visuals and color design, and the sound/music design are top notch.
    I don't have much time to play these days, so this game can fit perfectly in my agenda. I can see myself coming back to this game for a couple hours session quite often but without rushing with a    I'm liking the sense of freedom in this game a lot, and I can see myself playing the game for a long time.
    The stylized visuals and color design, and the sound/music design are top notch.
    I don't have much time to play these days, so this game can fit perfectly in my agenda. I can see myself coming back to this game for a couple hours session quite often but without rushing with a ten-hour-a-session playthrough. Yeah I've decided I'll sip through this game, savouring the journey and the atmosphere, and if in the meantime the developers will also add some extra free stuff to do, as they have stated, I don't see myself reaching the bottom of this calice of adventures anytime soon.    … Expand
  45. hoppypoppy1
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This game is obviously not designed for everybody. It is a slow-moving, exploration, survival, RPG. The negative reviews you are hearing about are coming mostly from the people that were expecting "Minecraft in Space". I personally can't get enough of this game. A vast, endless universe with billions of new and exciting languages, creatures, environments, intelligent life, etc. A WHOLEThis game is obviously not designed for everybody. It is a slow-moving, exploration, survival, RPG. The negative reviews you are hearing about are coming mostly from the people that were expecting "Minecraft in Space". I personally can't get enough of this game. A vast, endless universe with billions of new and exciting languages, creatures, environments, intelligent life, etc. A WHOLE GALAXY to explore and scavenge. If you're looking for fast and exciting gameplay, look elsewhere because the gameplay is not what the game is about. It's about discovery and curiosity. I feel so immersed in the game's galaxy and am loving it. I would recommend to any wannabe space explorers because this fits the bill. Thank you Hello Games for providing another excellent video game!… Expand
  46. James_Blanco21
    Aug 9, 2016
    4
    Honestly at first I was hooked, but then realized 4 hours later I was doing the same thing on another planet. Most animals don't do anything except for help drop the warm generic items that all help do the same thing. The only I can say for this game is that is was disappointing, it's like so much content but a lot of that content has very little depth. Also of course the framerate is badHonestly at first I was hooked, but then realized 4 hours later I was doing the same thing on another planet. Most animals don't do anything except for help drop the warm generic items that all help do the same thing. The only I can say for this game is that is was disappointing, it's like so much content but a lot of that content has very little depth. Also of course the framerate is bad in most fight scenes and the textures are pretty bad for a Ps4 game. Also the ship combat is a little dissatisfying and it seems like the game really doesn't want you to crash, even if you want to.

    It is almost like an ocean wide game that is only a pond deep.    … Expand
  47. roberto_dedalus
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Great game. Love it. Exploration is key here. It's not for everyone though. You will loose yourself in wonder and frustration but that's definitely worth it in the long run.
  48. SWERY_51
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    You just feel like Captain Kirk with your starship, "explore strange new worlds; to seek out new life and new civilisations; to boldly go where no man has gone before." I freaking love this game !
  49. sharkman265
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    From what ive played (roughly 4 hours) ive gotta say the game is massive (ive only scratched the surface of my starting planet (i actually started on its moon) ,the crafting system is nifty and the mining aspect is unique, the ship controls need getting used to but ive gotta say when you do get used to them its whole lot of fun (especially the impulse drive) , so far i find this game veryFrom what ive played (roughly 4 hours) ive gotta say the game is massive (ive only scratched the surface of my starting planet (i actually started on its moon) ,the crafting system is nifty and the mining aspect is unique, the ship controls need getting used to but ive gotta say when you do get used to them its whole lot of fun (especially the impulse drive) , so far i find this game very enjoyable !!! I highly recommend people to buy this (if your not sure rent it before you buy) !!!!… Expand
  50. TicTacToad
    Aug 9, 2016
    3
    No Man's Sky seems like an exhilarating idea on paper, but the final execution is very lackluster. It doesn't take very long before the gameplay gets stale and repetitive. While the size of the game may certainly be impressive, it doesn't mean much if it No Man's Sky doesn't offer much to keep you entertained with the game. If you really want to pick the game up, I'd recommend waiting forNo Man's Sky seems like an exhilarating idea on paper, but the final execution is very lackluster. It doesn't take very long before the gameplay gets stale and repetitive. While the size of the game may certainly be impressive, it doesn't mean much if it No Man's Sky doesn't offer much to keep you entertained with the game. If you really want to pick the game up, I'd recommend waiting for a price drop, but otherwise, I would skip it.… Expand
  51. allandor
    Aug 9, 2016
    6
    "No Man's Sky" is a really nice game, but only for some players. Don't expect a space opera with a storyline here. It is just a game exploration with survival elements. Well the survival part can be really annoying, because it conflicts with the explorative part of the game.
    Not a bad game, but don't follow the hype for this game, else you will be disapointed if you don't love    "No Man's Sky" is a really nice game, but only for some players. Don't expect a space opera with a storyline here. It is just a game exploration with survival elements. Well the survival part can be really annoying, because it conflicts with the explorative part of the game.
    Not a bad game, but don't follow the hype for this game, else you will be disapointed if you don't love exploration- and survival-elements.    … Expand
  52. croox187
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    It's absolutely incredible , I've player round about 30 hours and just visited 3 planets. It 's so much fun to explore everything and to discover the little secrets. Progress is a minor matter, just enjoyed the game. The Space Space battles are much better than I thought. Thank u very much
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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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