No Man's Sky

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5473 Ratings

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  1. bcGrimm
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    I loved this game before the NEXT update. Now it's absolutely an incredible game. 300 hours total and I still come back for these updates.
  2. Wh1te_Wolf
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    Игра отличная, для выживастика сойдет, мне кажется что с каждым обновлением она все лучше и лучше!
    Минусы
    Графика она слишком на некоторых планетах давит на глаза Плюсы С обновлениями много чего меняют, и это хорошо Можно спокойно лежа на диване убить свое время (в хорошем смысле) Да и также дать воле фантазии! Вроде все что получилось подметить в игре, вот как-то так. Я считаю что    Игра отличная, для выживастика сойдет, мне кажется что с каждым обновлением она все лучше и лучше!
    Минусы
    Графика она слишком на некоторых планетах давит на глаза
    Плюсы
    С обновлениями много чего меняют, и это хорошо
    Можно спокойно лежа на диване убить свое время (в хорошем смысле)
    Да и также дать воле фантазии!
    Вроде все что получилось подметить в игре, вот как-то так. Я считаю что её можно брать. Так-как разработчики делают разные дополнения, и сними (повторю еще раз) она становится лучше, при том гораздо лучше чем была в начале, а тогда игра действительно была полным Г    … Expand
  3. dandjent
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    My favorite game of all time. And has been since its release. It's not perfect. But there just isn't anything else like it. Truly a unique and special game that everyone should at least try once if they're into space/sci fi.
  4. GrizzlyBear88
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    I honestly love this game. It offers many approaches to play it, endless gameplay and really innovative components. These developers releases patches with new features for free, while nowdays most of the companies does it with paid dlcs. I don't really understand these low point and FOR WHOEVER READS THIS REVIEWS REMEMBER THAT THIS GAME IS CHANGED A LOT IN THE LAST YEARS!!
    I simply love it.
  5. Etsuko
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    WOW!I love it. It is so big, beautiful since the new Update. lolllolollllll
  6. Vision95
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    Best game ever thank you hello games and sean Murray for this beautiful and amazing game
  7. Shakybooty
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    The greatest game ever made.

    And I’ve played a lot of games.

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

    And that’s before I try the free beyond/VR etc update....
  8. michellegarris0
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    181hrs played, and I'm still loving it! The continuous support from the team over at Hello Games has been nothing short of spectacular!
  9. Jstwlkawayldman
    May 17, 2022
    10
    So, I originally bought this game in 2016 thinking it wasn't all hype. Unfortunately, at the time, it was. Now, fast forward nearly 6 years and this game is absolutely all THRILLER and ZERO FILLER. Sean Murray and the amazing team at Hello Games have accomplished what feels like, the impossible. Welcome to the Interstellar Sandbox! With 18 *FREE* major content updates, the latest beingSo, I originally bought this game in 2016 thinking it wasn't all hype. Unfortunately, at the time, it was. Now, fast forward nearly 6 years and this game is absolutely all THRILLER and ZERO FILLER. Sean Murray and the amazing team at Hello Games have accomplished what feels like, the impossible. Welcome to the Interstellar Sandbox! With 18 *FREE* major content updates, the latest being incredible all by its wee self, this game delivers. And delivers and delivers. In fact, it has changed and improved so much since it's release, that any reviews written before 2019 are totally and completely misrepresenting what this game is today. When I first bought it, I played for roughly 5 hours and after one massively disappointing experience, I put the game away, for what I thought would be forever. However, mid 2021 I started reading that NMS had changed drastically. Without reading further in to it, I decided to give it another look.
    That look turned into approximately 500 hours of playtime and platinum trophies on both PS4 and PS5. I couldn't believe how much content had been packed in this game. So much so, that there were times I'd just zone out while playing, trying to comprehend how this game was capable of doing what it was doing, and how it was possible. (Didn't figure much out, but that's okay because I don't work there) Audio - 40/42
    Video - 42/42 (Next generation is gorgeous) Controls:
    Ship - 42/42
    Rover - 20/42
    On foot - 38/42 Terraforming - 36/42
    Exploration - 42/42
    Travel and Accommodations- 42/42
    Base Building - A million. (Thanks to an orbital construction camera for easier piece placement and a large selection of parts to build with) Questing - Repetitive in a lot of aspects, but it's almost a secondary function of the game after a point. For what this game is and then became and for how much I got out of this game, I'm rating it at %100. Take that with a grain of salt if you like, but if you like space exploration and sandboxing, you're gonna freaking love this game. Cheers!    … Expand
  10. marcelskerps
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    exploração espacial ao máximo!!muito bom!joguei por meses e meses e ainda estou jogando
  11. Sorites
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This game has got a lot better since launch. Look at the rating for beyond. This game is really good now.
  12. Belarus_neckoby
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    такие игры как minecraft + rust + x3 terran conflict + eve online = BEST sky fi GAME !!!!
    Советую брать несмотря на рейтинг ! Единственное до людей в онлайне вам надо будет выжить дофига времени но зато потом жара пойдет)
  13. altair77
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    Greatest comeback in the history of comebacks. Thanks for not abandoning this game, 11/10 would recommend
  14. tygoro
    Feb 11, 2020
    10
    I love this game, it's the best on the planet. Had a rough start but the dev's REALLY do care and they are constantly improving the game.
  15. feneis9275
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Since the last update, NMS is perfect, and now living ship ! Of course buying NMS in 2016 was a mistake but now, just try and enjoy. !!
  16. Nullifiedboon
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This game, is, amazing, I ha e played it si ce day one and I have enjoyed it thoroughly ever since. The fact that I can sit back and explore the universe endlessly keeps me coming back for more, and with the updates coming out, there is even more to do and see. This game has provided countless hours of therapy for myself and others and is a great way to just relax and enjoy the scenery.This game, is, amazing, I ha e played it si ce day one and I have enjoyed it thoroughly ever since. The fact that I can sit back and explore the universe endlessly keeps me coming back for more, and with the updates coming out, there is even more to do and see. This game has provided countless hours of therapy for myself and others and is a great way to just relax and enjoy the scenery. For those who want a fast paced action game, look elsewhere, this is a game that requires more thought that just point and shoot, you can be whatever you want to be in this game.… Expand
  17. Andrix97
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Umbelievable game, outstanding and incredible...... I love the way this game makes you emplore the universe
  18. Dillonstone450
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I've been playing this game since day one. At that point I probably would have given it about a seven, it was still pretty wonderful and didn't deserve all of the hate that it got. But over the years they have added on so many features and basically everything that was promised and so much more. I absolutely love this game
  19. GustaCNXFL
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Bom No Man's Sky começou sendo a muitas promesas de um jogo espacial onde um universo inteiro seria gerado procedalmente com infinitos planetas e sistemas solares
    Os Animais de cada planeta tambem seriam gerados aleatoriamente entao voce nunca iria ver a mesma especie de criatura repetida em outro planeta.
    Isso era uma ideia genial! e ainda tinham prometido Multiplayer! e diversas outras    Bom No Man's Sky começou sendo a muitas promesas de um jogo espacial onde um universo inteiro seria gerado procedalmente com infinitos planetas e sistemas solares
    Os Animais de cada planeta tambem seriam gerados aleatoriamente entao voce nunca iria ver a mesma especie de criatura repetida em outro planeta.
    Isso era uma ideia genial! e ainda tinham prometido Multiplayer! e diversas outras coisas! era incrivel pensar que poderia existir um jogo assim..

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

    MAS!

    a empresa que fez o jogo! começou a trabalhar muito para reparar o jogo e o deixar polido para se tornar o jogo que eles aviam prometido!
    Eles conseguiram No Man's Sky Hoje em dia em 2021 tem tudo que eles prometeram e adicionaram coisas que eles nem tinham prometido!
    o Jogo esta incrivel agora Recomendo demais Comprar o jogo pra jogar! No Man's Sky esta incrivel infinitas galaxias e planetas com Escosistemas Unicos!
    Graficos Incriveis e a Equipe que fez o jogo ainda continua o atualizando ate hoje adicionando novos conteudos!
    No Man's Sky e o jogo Perfeito que tinham prometido para gente!    … Expand
  20. gorghimself
    May 5, 2021
    10
    I heard good things about this game repeatedly and held off purchasing but boy am I glad I did! Whilst it has clearly benefited from 5 years of development, to say this is anything but a masterpiece of a game is an understatement, there are flaws and bugs but they are quickly fixed and the attention to detail is stunning. I would imagine that many would be put off but I have immenselyI heard good things about this game repeatedly and held off purchasing but boy am I glad I did! Whilst it has clearly benefited from 5 years of development, to say this is anything but a masterpiece of a game is an understatement, there are flaws and bugs but they are quickly fixed and the attention to detail is stunning. I would imagine that many would be put off but I have immensely enjoyed my time exploring the universe and there are still many things I have yet to do in the game. It's a shame all the negative initial reviews hold this down in the ratings...… Expand
  21. Popeye557
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome! I don't understand why the score is so low but I'm assuming the majority of the negatives are from pre patched / updated versions. Have a blast playing online with my friends. Graphics are phenomenal. Just an all around masterpiece. Hello games deserves credit for turning this game around and delivering an amazing title.
  22. Ontnorth99
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No Man’s Sky has been one of my favourite games to play on the ps4 since it’s release on August 9th, 2016. However like many others I was disappointed with how the game was first released as the gameplay wasn’t quite as advertised, but in my opinion it didn’t make it a bad game as No Man’s Sky still had plenty of new and innovative aspects of gameplay mechanics which made it the unique game it is. As-well the developers of the game showed they had their fans in mind when updating the game, as many of the updates massively overhauled the game visually, aswell as with gameplay mechanics by adding in multiplayer, and adding more story content(in which the storyline for the game is easy to follow and keeps the player immersed in the world that is No Man’s Sky). If you weren’t like me and gave the game a chance or were hesitant of buying the game from the reviews then I think you should give the game a chance in 2020 as since it’s release in 2016 it is almost like a brand new game.… Expand
  23. breakXedge
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Muy buen juego, lo jugué en su día de salida y ya era espectacular, pero es que cada parche ha ido mejorándolo. El modo VR es simplemente perfecto.
  24. AlexSantoss
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    Don’t believe the negative reviews! The game has gotten much better! Amazing game, so many jours put into it, so much to explore! Enjoy the game for what it is, really a good game to lose yourself in!
  25. Tjmerder
    Apr 16, 2022
    10
    Great game, hidden gem. Play this game and bask in greatness. Great graphics, loading sucks on ps4 but it's worth the wait.
  26. Elvisfox71125
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    Love it! Twas a disaster at lunch but is now a masterpiece in procedurally generated kitty cats!
  27. Marwin17166
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    I've played a lot of games in my life but NMS surprised me the most out of all of them. I played it with my two buddies and I have to say that it's not very beginner-friendly. I was lucky because one of my buddies was very familiar with the game and was able to explain everything to me. Maybe I wasn't paying attention, but somehow you had to figure everything out yourself, which is cool inI've played a lot of games in my life but NMS surprised me the most out of all of them. I played it with my two buddies and I have to say that it's not very beginner-friendly. I was lucky because one of my buddies was very familiar with the game and was able to explain everything to me. Maybe I wasn't paying attention, but somehow you had to figure everything out yourself, which is cool in itself, but if you die several times at the beginning of the game because you're poisoned, burned or freeze to death, it's not that great, so I can understand why many stop right at the beginning of the game but if you master most of the beginning the rest of the game is all the better, really stunning planets and a feeling that is indescribable. If you only have minimal interest in NMS and like films like Star Wars or Interstellar, you should really try it out and preferably with a few friends.… Expand
  28. Domefullofmetal
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely one of the greatest video game experiences I have ever had let alone VR experiences. The idea of procedurally generated universes creating themselves it's literally being a technological God. I was already blowing away from that but with everything that they continue to add to the game it truly is one of the most intuitive experiences you can ever have in a video game. To beAbsolutely one of the greatest video game experiences I have ever had let alone VR experiences. The idea of procedurally generated universes creating themselves it's literally being a technological God. I was already blowing away from that but with everything that they continue to add to the game it truly is one of the most intuitive experiences you can ever have in a video game. To be able to explore worlds and find things that others may have never even found encapsulates a feeling no other game can. The amount of love I have for exploration in this game is unmatched. I want people to understand something just because you don't like something does not make it a bad game it just means you don't like it.. this has all the definition it needs to be considered one of the greatest games ever to come out. Main reason being how many different ways it has pushed the boundaries of what a video game can do.… Expand
  29. bob_the_bob
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    When it was released, it was not so good. The trailers promised more than it was. But it has become much better. The updates just breathed more life into this game. Today it is one of my favorite games and I recommend everyone to try it out again.
  30. cwmillett
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    It's not for everyone but this is an absolutely amazing game. The visuals are stunning and the scale of the universe is mind blowing. I could explore a planet for hours or venture out into the galaxy. This is my go-to game whenever I just want to relax and let the stress melt away.
  31. Sneaux
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    Since launch the game has pulled a complete 180. There is significantly more content, multiplayer, and better graphics. It's absolutely worth a second look if you were disappointed at launch.
  32. Instinct9279
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    this game has really turned into something WAY different then at release. there is so much to do now. build yourself a nice base, collect spaceships, make valuables to make money, I could play this game for hours.
  33. 0re0bro
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    No Man's Sky is an incredible game that offers a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Its sense of wonder, discovery, and creativity make it a must-play for any gamer who loves exploration and adventure. Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore explorer, No Man's Sky is a game that is sure to capture your imagination and keep you coming back for more.
  34. Beuz12
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    No man's sky est devenu tellement bon après pleins de maj gratuite. Merci à l'équipe pour le boulot.
  35. Forza182
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    I find some reviews too judgmental and others quite soothing. Most are just the opinion of someone with ADD and no patience for art and exploration. People will ride on other indie titles and treat them like royalty when they have less than a tenth of the content this game has, yet they still demand more content? For me, I'm having fun with it. I'm taking my time, making some dangerousI find some reviews too judgmental and others quite soothing. Most are just the opinion of someone with ADD and no patience for art and exploration. People will ride on other indie titles and treat them like royalty when they have less than a tenth of the content this game has, yet they still demand more content? For me, I'm having fun with it. I'm taking my time, making some dangerous decisions, making some prosperous ones. Nothing beats landing on a moon and looking over the horizon to a gigantic planet, knowing full well you're only a minute away and will get something out of exploring it. I think, like certain DC movies, people like to just jump on the hate bandwagon without creating their own experience and trying things for themselves, because of this, I feel sorry, almost pity this generation of gamers. The game is about exploration, but most of you people can't make an opinion for yourselves, let alone an experience, so this game was doomed to fail from the start. Had it come out 10-15 years ago, we would still be talking about it today.… Expand
  36. Agarwel
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    To my surprise the game is actually better than I expected.
    Of course it is not a perfect game that will last you forever. It is still "small" indie game from small indie studio. So of course there is not enough totally unique content for 14 quatilion planets. And sooner or later the gameplay starts to repeat itself.
    But... there is actually surprising amount of content and goals for you    To my surprise the game is actually better than I expected.
    Of course it is not a perfect game that will last you forever. It is still "small" indie game from small indie studio. So of course there is not enough totally unique content for 14 quatilion planets. And sooner or later the gameplay starts to repeat itself.
    But... there is actually surprising amount of content and goals for you to finish. Of course some basic elements (like trading posts, caves,...) on the planets are present in such amount, that they repeat from very start. But there is enought of unique stuff that is not copy+pasted everywhere, but it is really rare to encounter. So even after hours and hours of gameplay you encounter new unique content. And the feel of exploring the unknown still drives you forward. This helps to keep the game fresh for along time.

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

    I also feel that this game is different from other space sims. On one hand it is much biggers. But on the other hand it is simplified. But in a good way. First of all the gameplay is fast (you dont spent 95% of the time in empty space. Traveling between planets is so fast you dont get bored like in the EVE Online). And you know what ou ar supposed to do from start. You dont feel lost and overwhelemed. So this may be good entry game to the genre even for newcomers.    … Expand
  37. Ozimandeus
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    After 12 hours of Play:

    Games like No Man's Sky don't come along all that often these days. At its core, it is a Space Trading game like Elite, but there are also the post 2000's gameplay from Minecraft. And simplified games systems which mean you can do pretty much everything right away. Because of that it actually stops being 'just' a trading game, and instead encourages you to    After 12 hours of Play:

    Games like No Man's Sky don't come along all that often these days. At its core, it is a Space Trading game like Elite, but there are also the post 2000's gameplay from Minecraft. And simplified games systems which mean you can do pretty much everything right away. Because of that it actually stops being 'just' a trading game, and instead encourages you to explore new worlds and seek out new life wherever you find it. The reward the game gives is not instant gratification. Like minecraft without the building, No Man Sky delivers exactly what we wanted from a exploration game.

    Comparisons with Elite are most stark, the exploration part of No Man's Sky is dialed up to 11. Within in a single play session, you can be walking along the surface of a densely lush planet. Mine for Gold, jump into a pool of water, swim around and discover new life. Then Jump into your ship, cruise around the surface of the planet, and locate ancient ruins, or settlements, or trade stations, or the countless other things that are all over the planet. Then with a simple pulling back of your joystick and boost out you fly in orbit around that planet, mine asteroids for fuel and then FTL to the station in the system to trade all your found goodies. Meet intelligent lifeforms and learn there language. And all that, before you ever hyperspace to another star system. Just like Elite, No Man's Sky boasts a near limitless bounty to explore. But there is also a thread of a overriding quest involving the 'Atlas', guiding you to who knows what and where.

    On top of all of that, you can name every system, every planet, every species of flora and fauna you come across. Every settlement you stumble upon. (just make sure you 'save' your game at an outpost or you will be refilling in those names!!

    For me, No Man Sky is easily the most original, most addictive and most humbling of titles. How a 10 person team of coders have accomplished this, is beyond me. The level of sophistication and polish puts this way beyond what we have all come to accept in Indie titles.

    Are there things that I want to see improved? yes, performance whilst on my rig is pretty much flawless. On the more busy planets frame-rates go sub 30fps. And there is the very occasional 'pause' when there is a lot happening. But these are forgivable gripes.

    So because of that, I will be awarding No Man's Sky a 9/10. But also should say this is a 'MUST BUY' for every budding explorer out there.    … Expand
  38. mosannam9696
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    I landed my ship on a giant rock formation as I eyed my prize below it and I jumped down. I then immediately realized my mistake. I was falling too far. I landed my ship on a FLOATING rock formation and it was far too high up to use my jetpack to get back to it. I was now on a hostile planet with Sentinels attacking me everywhere I went and the air was toxic so I was slowly dying everyI landed my ship on a giant rock formation as I eyed my prize below it and I jumped down. I then immediately realized my mistake. I was falling too far. I landed my ship on a FLOATING rock formation and it was far too high up to use my jetpack to get back to it. I was now on a hostile planet with Sentinels attacking me everywhere I went and the air was toxic so I was slowly dying every second. I had to figure out a way to get my ship back.

    This meant that I would have to trek across the planet, scouring it for an outpost somewhere where I could summon my ship. Only problem is that on a planet-sized planet devoid of life you never know how long that could take.

    I started off towards the very first question mark spot I had in my viewer as my suit's hazard protection rapidly decreased and if that runs out then your health quickly goes down. No problem, I just need to charge it up, except that I don't have any zinc to do so and this planet seems to have a zinc deficiency.

    For the next 2 hours I fought sentinels, found caves to stay in and replenish my suit, found many upgrades and new blueprints to make the rest of my journey smoother, and swam in extremely radiated oceans until I found an actual outpost. It was probably my 20th question mark I had come across and it was an amazing feeling to finally summon my ship and be able to say I survived the entire ordeal.

    The coolest thing about this is that the game created this experience for me based on my own accident and it was great. It is littered with this kind of stuff. I never know what I might find next and I can't wait to see where updates take it in the next year.    … Expand
  39. zgillet
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    So far it's fantastic, and the low scores are because people just don't know how to play the game.

    First of all, you can get by without mining. Ever. Trading is a HUGE part of the game and most of the users just don't do it for whatever reason. The space combat gets pretty fun after some upgrades - you have to fly along planet's surfaces to find little areas to get upgrades. There    So far it's fantastic, and the low scores are because people just don't know how to play the game.

    First of all, you can get by without mining. Ever. Trading is a HUGE part of the game and most of the users just don't do it for whatever reason.

    The space combat gets pretty fun after some upgrades - you have to fly along planet's surfaces to find little areas to get upgrades. There are also beacons that lead to settlements for a lot of tech and upgrades.

    The NPCs have little interaction stories that are interesting and you can learn their words to better understand them. I also found a monolith that gave me a choice and it strengthened my relationship with the alien race.

    This was all in four hours of gameplay.    … Expand
  40. Ikenda
    Aug 3, 2017
    9
    I understand people nagging about the boredom of No Man's Sky. What they don't understand is that they simply don't like survival-exploration games. I love them. And No Man's Sky is the biggest and most ambitious. Imagine if they put more things in the future as the trend is today with dlc, free or not. I love it. 40 hours in since launch and infinity awaits.
  41. Oneiro22
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    Absolutely loving No Mans Sky so far! This is one for open minded gamers and the kind of people who like to take their time, stop and appreciate things like the stunning views, the variety of colours, the creatures and plants. It's a shame that so many people had unrealistic expectations and felt it was necessary to rate the game negatively. The release and (hopefully) success of No MansAbsolutely loving No Mans Sky so far! This is one for open minded gamers and the kind of people who like to take their time, stop and appreciate things like the stunning views, the variety of colours, the creatures and plants. It's a shame that so many people had unrealistic expectations and felt it was necessary to rate the game negatively. The release and (hopefully) success of No Mans Sky could be a real turning point for indie games in general, indie dev are willing to take risks and experiment rather than pump out mindless cookie cutter first person shooters. A lot of love went into making this game. Thank you Hello Games for this incredible experience and thank you to Sony for believing in this product.… Expand
  42. Kiroshi
    Aug 17, 2016
    9
    Not a game for everyone, but I, for one, fell in love with the calming serenity of the vast, open space. Don't hurl yourself from one planet to the next, you'll only find peace and enjoyment in spending time with each world. Name them, actually read the lore given. Yes, you are all but utterly alone, but you can watch a beautiful sun setting over an azure ocean or lose yourself in theNot a game for everyone, but I, for one, fell in love with the calming serenity of the vast, open space. Don't hurl yourself from one planet to the next, you'll only find peace and enjoyment in spending time with each world. Name them, actually read the lore given. Yes, you are all but utterly alone, but you can watch a beautiful sun setting over an azure ocean or lose yourself in the depths of a cavern made perilous by small, fast predators. Don't be in a hurry to find the Galactic center and you will find your own in it's place.… Expand
  43. Lodge1960
    Aug 26, 2016
    9
    I really like this game! Can't understand why it has got such a low score, I like the bright and colourful design which reminds me of the covers of all those sci fi books I use to read in my youth. I'm having great deal of fun exploring different planets and upgrading my gear on my way to the centre of the universe. Would have been a 10 but for a few minor glitches.
  44. Lycanthropunk
    Oct 1, 2016
    9
    The ultimate Marmite game! OK, so Sean Murray lied. This is NOT the game he promised, and given the fact that one of the pictures on the back of the cover is actually a screenshot from the E3 scam and therefore bears no resemblance to the actual game I would say that it is still being falsely advertised and surely Trading Standards should get involved? None of this is cool, and I fullyThe ultimate Marmite game! OK, so Sean Murray lied. This is NOT the game he promised, and given the fact that one of the pictures on the back of the cover is actually a screenshot from the E3 scam and therefore bears no resemblance to the actual game I would say that it is still being falsely advertised and surely Trading Standards should get involved? None of this is cool, and I fully understand the backlash this game has got. However, playing the game we ended up with, I can't help but love it. Sure, it could've been so much better (it could've been the game he promised), but taken as is, I really enjoy playing it. I know it's a grinder. You fly from one planet to another and all you do is mine, upload pictures (Beyond Good and Evil, anyone?), try to learn words so you can vaguely understand what the identikit aliens say to you before you choose the wrong option, and feed or run away from very odd creatures. It plays like an indie game for your phone, but on a gargantuan scale. But there's something about it. I love flying my little ship, exploring planets. The simplicity of the game soothes me, it's strangely addictive. Murray's lies aside, most of the negative comments state that the game is repetitive, but that's never done the Dark Souls series, Call of Duty series or any FPS any harm has it? Or is repetition only OK if it involves killing things? Personally I have had quite enough of getting sniped as soon as I spawn in multiplayer shooters, and the levels in most shooters look much the same, yet people are moaning about planets looking the same. Some do, but so far I have been pleasantly surprised at the variety.

    I honestly think there is a clear divide in age groups here. Old farts like myself who grew up playing Elite on the ZX Spectrum have always dream't of playing a game life this. It genuinely feels like a truly unique experience playing it, and has a slow, chilled pace to it. It encourages you to sit back and enjoy the journey, not race to the end like you would in most other games, and that is quite addictive. Not many games make me think about them and plan what I will do next. This one does. If you like your games frenetic, violent, and in your face, then this is not for you. But if you fancy a game offering something truly different, something you can actually relax whilst playing, try it. The greatest game of this current generation is The Witcher 3, but once the story is done and every place explored, every monster killed, it's done. This game has no story to speak of- just enough to intrigue, but if you don't chase the main Atlas quest, you have a game you can always dip into, and you will NEVER see all it has to offer. I love it!    … Expand
  45. Crow86
    Aug 19, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky was my most hyped game for 2016 and, to be honest, it is what I expected. You can't go into this game thinking that it's an action game because it is far from it. The whole game is based around exploration and survival and getting to the center of the universe but you shouldn't do that right away. Build your inventories first and get as much tech as you want before headingNo Man's Sky was my most hyped game for 2016 and, to be honest, it is what I expected. You can't go into this game thinking that it's an action game because it is far from it. The whole game is based around exploration and survival and getting to the center of the universe but you shouldn't do that right away. Build your inventories first and get as much tech as you want before heading out on your journey.

    I will say that it is very repetitive and everything looks the same but I don't mind the simpleness of it. I can sit down and play this game for a few hours at a time and enjoy myself regardless of seeing and doing the same stuff over and over. Too many people seem to forget that No Man's Sky is not made by a huge developer with hundreds of people working on it. Hello Games consists of only 15 people and what they managed to produce was a very entertaining game... for the one playing that is, not so much to watch, unless you're just checking it out. I give the game the benefit of the doubt because, like I said, it's made by 15 people.

    Have an open mind when playing No Man's Sky and don't be like most people thinking it's going to be another action-packed, first person shooter. You explore, trade, and survive. That's it.

    And remember, I've said this twice now, it's made by 15 people so in my books, they made a pretty damn good game.    … Expand
  46. jim109109
    Aug 26, 2018
    9
    I liked the concept of this game but personally, have never given in to the hype. Perhaps it is experience but I knew it would turn out to be feces on launch. It caught my attention though, after I learned that the developers were still updating it two years later. Maybe they were sincere in wanting it to reach their initial vision.

    Now with the NEXT update it has, and the game is    I liked the concept of this game but personally, have never given in to the hype. Perhaps it is experience but I knew it would turn out to be feces on launch. It caught my attention though, after I learned that the developers were still updating it two years later. Maybe they were sincere in wanting it to reach their initial vision.

    Now with the NEXT update it has, and the game is incredible, it took me entirely by surprise. If you still don't like it, it was never meant for you to begin with. It has an extremely large scope and a lot of variety. Every space game component you can think of is there and then some, trading, combat, farming, base building, fleet management, multiship freighters, customization, missions, alien diplomacy, endless worlds. Even a decent story. Just keep in mind that as a whole, the game is astonishing but it doesn't delve deeply in all of it's individual components, so don't buy it if say, only the combat is what interests you.

    I'm addicted and just scratching the surface. I couldn't in good conscience have asked for more. It's not for everybody, but if you do love this kind of game, it might be the one you've always waited for.    … Expand
  47. Peeto
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    New drug for me. 9/10 If you like your way to explore universe, no hurry up, doing what you want, game can offer you quite deep experience. It is definitely not empty, there is so many tasks on each planet, but you need to discover it first, I does not want to spoil. You can upgrade so many things, also inventory will not be an issue very soon. Flying from one planet to another is theNew drug for me. 9/10 If you like your way to explore universe, no hurry up, doing what you want, game can offer you quite deep experience. It is definitely not empty, there is so many tasks on each planet, but you need to discover it first, I does not want to spoil. You can upgrade so many things, also inventory will not be an issue very soon. Flying from one planet to another is the best experience any space game can offer you/flying-landing is not difficult as elite, so everyone can enjoy it/. You can follow story/yes, it have some/, or ignore it anytime and save for better ship or whatever upgrade first etc. Every planer/solar system will create you your own exclusive story. I recommend try this game, before you judge it from negative reviews and judge by yourself. I am really enjoying it and can not wait to go back to this worlds. Game is good, as it is and we have promise of quite new significant updates for free for some time.… Expand
  48. 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
  49. endisni
    Dec 6, 2016
    9
    An excellent game. The music, graphics and sound effects are top notch. Controls are spot on, interface is good. To seamlessly travel from planet to space, to planet etcetera, effortlessly, whilst being encouraged to brave it out on the planets for as long as possible really add to the immersion. If this had co-op couch play, I'd give it a ten. I paid twenty five of the queens poundsAn excellent game. The music, graphics and sound effects are top notch. Controls are spot on, interface is good. To seamlessly travel from planet to space, to planet etcetera, effortlessly, whilst being encouraged to brave it out on the planets for as long as possible really add to the immersion. If this had co-op couch play, I'd give it a ten. I paid twenty five of the queens pounds for this, and think I paid the correct amount for it.… Expand
  50. 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
  51. Strangerman
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    This game is truely great and a masterpiece if you play it the way its meant to be played, and that is to take your time and explore and let yourself get lost in it.
  52. niptuc
    May 5, 2017
    9
    got a ps4pro a week ago. some games, but no man's sky is special. it is a graphical and sound fest! sitting in front of the tv after a hard day of work and just let it "pour" on you. the only problem i see is this bad review wave that results in it's full-price-tag on launch. if they made it 20-40 bucks straight from the beginning everybody whould have praised it to the sun likegot a ps4pro a week ago. some games, but no man's sky is special. it is a graphical and sound fest! sitting in front of the tv after a hard day of work and just let it "pour" on you. the only problem i see is this bad review wave that results in it's full-price-tag on launch. if they made it 20-40 bucks straight from the beginning everybody whould have praised it to the sun like minecraft. with which it has many similarities, but for me is obvious the better and more appealing in all parts.i baught it for 16€ but what i got whould be a very very nice 40 buck game. just not worth the full 70€ which were answered here in europe on release which killed it for many people. plz go buy it and review it like a mid budget/priced title, and there will be 8-10 all over the place.… Expand
  53. dvbranton
    Dec 5, 2016
    9
    I got this the day the Foundation patch came out. I can see where users would be a little upset at the game at first. I feel like Sony pushed this game out the door before it was ready. Hello is still working and adding to the game as the Foundation patch shows. Its a fun game if you are not about killing anything and everything in site. It is like a little touch of minecraft in space. TheI got this the day the Foundation patch came out. I can see where users would be a little upset at the game at first. I feel like Sony pushed this game out the door before it was ready. Hello is still working and adding to the game as the Foundation patch shows. Its a fun game if you are not about killing anything and everything in site. It is like a little touch of minecraft in space. The creative part is like Subnautica as far as base building goes which isnt a bad thing. It is still exploring the universe though and it is massive. Expect to invest lots of time in the game.… Expand
  54. 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
  55. Roagie
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    I'm having a lot of fun with this game. In reading negative reviews, people are citing how it's the same thing planet after planet. I've played the game for around 8 hours now and have only been on three planets. The latest planet I landed on I kept digging deeper and being referred to more and more to explore. I think people are rushing it... with the idea that there are near infiniteI'm having a lot of fun with this game. In reading negative reviews, people are citing how it's the same thing planet after planet. I've played the game for around 8 hours now and have only been on three planets. The latest planet I landed on I kept digging deeper and being referred to more and more to explore. I think people are rushing it... with the idea that there are near infinite planets, people are rushing to just go to different planets instead of really exploring just one. I've spent so much time on this one planet I can't imagine exploring more than say 10 in total over time.
    I think if anything the game faltered in saying there is an infinite amount of planets, so people ignore the detail offered on each one.    … Expand
  56. HaloFever
    Aug 9, 2018
    9
    Bought No Man's Sky yesterday and it is the open world (galaxy) exploration, crafting, trading, survival, multi-player game I was looking for. Leaving the atmosphere and flying to another planet is amazing. It's magical. I know folks were upset about this game 2 years ago. I never played that version so I don't care. The game is great and I recommend it.

    Update: In less than a week,    Bought No Man's Sky yesterday and it is the open world (galaxy) exploration, crafting, trading, survival, multi-player game I was looking for. Leaving the atmosphere and flying to another planet is amazing. It's magical. I know folks were upset about this game 2 years ago. I never played that version so I don't care. The game is great and I recommend it.

    Update: In less than a week, I've sunk 20 hours into No Man's Sky with no end in sight. This game is the culmination of all things and the future of video games. It's not like Destiny where each planet has maybe 1 square mile of playable space. The planets are massive, filled with creatures, and full of wonder. I hope Hello Games can sell millions more copies to fund more development.

    Update 2: It's been a little over two weeks since release and I'm an incredible 80 hours into No Man's Sky. I just can't stop. If a game like Elder Scrolls is a sickness, this game is an epidemic. There's this entire procedurally generated galaxy between me and the center. Some day it will get old, as all thing do. Maybe after I buy a top class start destroyer.    … Expand
  57. Owb101
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    I gave this one a few days just to make sure I wasn't being biased. My favorite genre is the space exploration game. A genre that has been lacking for so long. After putting in many long hours I can say that this is one of the greatest games ever made. I have had a few crashes, but the game's good points far outweigh the bad.

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

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

    Like most releases on a single platform, you will find bad reviews from those who can't run it well on PC or those whose who do not have access to it on their platform of choice.    … Expand
  58. 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
  59. lightyears
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    After reading some negatieve reviews I doubted to buy the game. But I am happy I did. This is what exploring the universe is like. Going where nobody has gone before and discover new worlds and lifeforms. Altough it isnt a game for anyone. Probably only for science fiction freaks.
    The good news: It's visuals and music are better than I expected and add to the mysterious gameplay. I am    After reading some negatieve reviews I doubted to buy the game. But I am happy I did. This is what exploring the universe is like. Going where nobody has gone before and discover new worlds and lifeforms. Altough it isnt a game for anyone. Probably only for science fiction freaks.
    The good news: It's visuals and music are better than I expected and add to the mysterious gameplay. I am especially impressed by the variation in landscapes. In the real universe also everything is more or less a astronomical random gamble. This game simulates that. The environments and fauna give you plenty of awe moments.
    The bad news: At some point the game gets repetitive. It is basically 1) finding resources 2) create a warp drive 3) fly to next solar system 4) explore planets. And that loop repeats itself. On the other hand every game gets repetitive at some point. Isnt FIFA or DOOM repetitive after 15 hours? It is also basically doing the sam all over again.
    Things to improve: I would like to see a better combat experience on planets. I also want to see more intelligent life (where are the alien cities?). And by example a war between several intelligent life forms, where you can decide to join a side or to stay neutral. Or give the possibility to take tasks in alien cities that you can complete. Afterwards you get money (units) from it. That would also decrease the repetitiveness.
    My conclusion is that the game is a success. And gives a lot of awe moments the first hours. For true science fiction freaks this game is a must have. But I think that Hello Games should feel obligated to make things better with -free- updates given the heavy price tag of 60 euros. Especially in terms of planet combat and tasks to complete for alien cities.    … Expand
  60. mwerle
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky is certainly not for everyone; but if you've ever dreamed of piloting a spaceship through the galaxy exploring strange new planets and solving ancient mysteries, BUY IT! This is that particular dream come true!

    If you're after an MMO, PvP, hardcore dogfighting in space or realistic graphics, step away; this is not for you. Graphics are not photo-realistic, but gorgeous    No Man's Sky is certainly not for everyone; but if you've ever dreamed of piloting a spaceship through the galaxy exploring strange new planets and solving ancient mysteries, BUY IT! This is that particular dream come true!

    If you're after an MMO, PvP, hardcore dogfighting in space or realistic graphics, step away; this is not for you.

    Graphics are not photo-realistic, but gorgeous and consistent. The procedural engine generates an infinite variety of plants, creatures, and planets (although, of course, there are lots of similarities). On the PS4 at least the gameplay is smooth (even while streaming). My only complaint here is the visibility of "pop-in" as the terrain-generators do their work well within the draw-distance, but that's only really visible while flying over terrain at low altitude. As of the current (1.03) patch, there's a few minor issues (some misspelled words, height/weight of creatures transposed, etc) but generally not noticeable.

    The interface is at times a touch clunky (can definitely tell it was originally designed for PC) but works well enough. My only gripe here is that there seems to be no way to set up hot keys to quickly reload or recharge your equipment. Instead one has to constantly jump into the inventory to do so, which can be a bit hairy in the middle of combat.

    Walking around on planets is standard fare for FPS's (although no strafing movement) but for those used to racing through FPS maps the movement might be a bit slow. Personally I don't mind because that's what this game is about (for me) - exploring and enjoying, rather than racing from one POI to the next.

    The ship controls are fairly basic - don't expect a full-featured sim like Elite Dangerous - but it works well enough. After some initial frustrations with dog fighting I've now got a technique down which gets results. Flying between planets and stations is quick, at most taking a minute or so (unless interdicted by pirates).

    Apart from just running around on planets tagging creatures the player will come across aliens (whose languages have to be learnt), ancient monuments (which give riddles to solve in exchange for goodies), and a variety of installations which can be interacted with. The puzzles I've found so far have been much too easy - it'd be nice if they would adjust based on the players age, or adjust in difficulty to the player. But then I'm only on the first few planets.

    There's an overarching quest or story involving the "Atlas", enticing the players towards the center of the galaxy. There's no particular rush to follow this course though, which is nice for players who want to spend some time exploring their starting systems / areas.

    Apart from some minor niggles (which hopefully will get patched out), this game is a 10/10 for me.    … Expand
  61. mvid
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    I think this game is brilliant for an indie studio! It may be that the price a slight bit too high right now for what it is, but for people that like the idea of a sandbox space exploration game, the price is still definitely worth it. For everyone else, just a wait a while as I predict it will be going on sale fairly soon (surely will be considerably cheaper by the fall). Is gameplayI think this game is brilliant for an indie studio! It may be that the price a slight bit too high right now for what it is, but for people that like the idea of a sandbox space exploration game, the price is still definitely worth it. For everyone else, just a wait a while as I predict it will be going on sale fairly soon (surely will be considerably cheaper by the fall). Is gameplay repetitive? Sure, but it's kind of addictive, wondering what the next planet will be like. For example, I know there are huge creatures on some worlds, and even though I've been to about 20 planets already I have yet to see any. I only found 1 planet so far with water (and a lot of it!). There was plenty of gameplay to watch before this game officially released. Go watch some gameplay now! If you think it's cool, get it!… Expand
  62. mr_blonde75
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    Game is amazing, pretty much exactly what I thought it was going to be.
    Everyone that is giving it anything lower than a 6 didn't manage their expectations, the game sets out exactly what it said it was going to do and it does it well.
    The only frustrating aspect is the constant inventory management and that gets better as you go.
    About 20 hours in and loving it.
  63. mossfoot
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    This is not a game for everyone, but for those it strikes a chord with, it's just great. My advice is to keep moving, be an explorer, never try to settle down, and follow the Atlas story. Those who try to make it their next Elite are going to be sorely disappointed.
  64. whave
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    Loving the game. Then again, I did not get on the hype train and expect the game to be the Second Coming. I did not expect "Call of Duty in Space", or "Skyrim in Space", or any of the "you can be whatever you want in a huge universe" PR talks. I expected a cool little survival/crafting/exploration _INDIE_ game, and that's exactly what I've got. CRAFTING, COLLECTING, SURVIVING being the keyLoving the game. Then again, I did not get on the hype train and expect the game to be the Second Coming. I did not expect "Call of Duty in Space", or "Skyrim in Space", or any of the "you can be whatever you want in a huge universe" PR talks. I expected a cool little survival/crafting/exploration _INDIE_ game, and that's exactly what I've got. CRAFTING, COLLECTING, SURVIVING being the key words. Love spending hours visiting POIs on colorful planets, love to seek shelter from poison rains or heat storms, love to learn languages of the aliens word by word. Yes, inventory management is not the best, but definitely not the worst I've seen. As everyone and their dog say: NMS is not for everyone. Hopefully the PC performance problems will be fixed soon, but I am not hit hard by them, usually around 40+ FPS on HIGH settings on my mid-tier PC (GTX760, old i5-3570, 8G RAM)… Expand
  65. dadrester
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky is a melancholic existential crisis. And that's a good thing...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I find it easy to recommend the game to people, as long as they're aware of what they're getting into and are aware of what makes it special. In the same way Minecraft's lack of structure and urgency might not be for everyone, thos to whom it appeals will no doubt have an excellent time.    … Expand
  66. ThereIsNoSpoon
    Aug 17, 2016
    9
    After 60+ hours with No Man's Sky, despite all its faults, I have lost taste for most other games. They seem so predictable now--static, and even annoying. They hold your hand, spoonfeed you exposition, and put up invisible walls to prevent you from wandering too far. They distract you every second with scripted event after scripted event, cinematic after cinematic, XP notifications forAfter 60+ hours with No Man's Sky, despite all its faults, I have lost taste for most other games. They seem so predictable now--static, and even annoying. They hold your hand, spoonfeed you exposition, and put up invisible walls to prevent you from wandering too far. They distract you every second with scripted event after scripted event, cinematic after cinematic, XP notifications for everything and GPS that you follow like a drone to and from each destination. There's nothing new to discover in them, you're just a rat going through the maze the developers have built for you. With the possible exception of Minecraft, there's nothing quite like No Man's Sky.

    The possibilities of finding something no one else has found, or ever WILL find (including the developers), is infinite. The experiences and stories that YOU create are infinite. What do YOU want to do? That's the question you have to ask yourself when you play this game, because short of some initial objectives the first few hours, you're pretty much left on your own to explore and do whatever the heck you want. Maybe you want to survey a new planet and discover its unique inhabitants? Or mine some minerals to upgrade your ship? Blast off to space seamlessly and kill some pirates? Do some trading at a space station? Learn more of an alien language? Create your own cave system? Find a new weapon? Try to reach the center of the galaxy? Roleplay as an amphibious octopus with parkinson's disease? It's up to you.

    And sadly, a huge wealth of people just aren't going to know how to handle that sort of lack of direction. Their reason for hating the game will be "the gameplay is basic and repetitive" and then they'll proceed to go prestige in Call of Duty for the 10th time, or grind the same bosses over and over again in Destiny. What they really mean to say is they lack the imagination and patience to enjoy this kind of freeform sandbox. And that's okay; not everyone is going to "get" this game, but that doesn't mean they have to crap all over it on review sites and try to dissuade people from checking it out. Just go about your day, shooting 500 zombies in the head or whatever else you do.

    For us imaginative explorers, this is the game we've always wanted to play, to be able to stare up at the night sky and see a far away planet, and know that you can actually go off and explore it seamlessly. It's a game for those of us who've grown tired of smacking our faces into invisible walls or mountains for 20+ years. And did I mention it's often beautiful, has a nice soundtrack, and that it's all been created by less than 20 people? No Man's Sky is an amazing accomplishment however way you look at it.

    It has plenty of room to grow though, and it has stability issues at the time of this writing, and that's why I've given it a 9 rating. With future updates and a dedicated and passionate community though, the sky is the limit. Sure, I could list every negative aspect of the game and take the rating down a notch, but the fact of the matter is, this game has done more for gaming than any game has or will this year. Its procedurally generated universe will be referenced and studied for years to come. And years from now, I'll probably still be popping in it from time to time to see what kind of weird planets and creatures I can find, because no one will ever discover them all. If all that doesn't warrant a high rating, I don't know what should.    … Expand
  67. Wildsamich
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    I didn't jump on the hype train, which could be why I love this game. This isn't Call of Duty or any other twitchy game made for 12 year olds. This is a game about freedom and discovery. I love exploring, and discovering new things and No Man's Sky provides those better than any game I've seen before. The small inventory is kind of annoying, but just gives me more reason to find inventoryI didn't jump on the hype train, which could be why I love this game. This isn't Call of Duty or any other twitchy game made for 12 year olds. This is a game about freedom and discovery. I love exploring, and discovering new things and No Man's Sky provides those better than any game I've seen before. The small inventory is kind of annoying, but just gives me more reason to find inventory space upgrades around the universe. Played about 10 hours so far with no signs of getting bored.

    I'm pretty sure the bad reviews are coming from people who had way too high of expectations or people that don't have a ps4 and are butthurt about it.    … Expand
  68. JackKasket
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    Repetitive, small game in a big sandbox, tech demo, boring. Those are the things you'll hear about this game. You're playing it wrong, it's exactly what was promised, you don't get it. Those are also things that you'll hear about this game.

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

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

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

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

    If you read until here, let me give an honest to god helpful hint: Did you spend more time building your base in Fallout 4 than actually playing the core game? If yes, buy NMS. If not, don't.    … Expand
  69. Eyalf83
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    as much as I keep playing, the more I like the game. awesome game for exploration, crafting, relaxing. the game has a great sound! I really think people who gives rating of 5 and below are not understanding this type of game.
  70. rexrpgs
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky is a deeply flawed masterpiece (I realize that is a contradiction, but that's why this game is so deeply divisive). Yes, I can see how some could find it repetitive or boring, but no game has ever so perfectly captured the feeling of space exploration, and even after ~20 hours of playing since release, No Man's Sky continues to feed me surprise after surprise.

    Most of the    No Man's Sky is a deeply flawed masterpiece (I realize that is a contradiction, but that's why this game is so deeply divisive). Yes, I can see how some could find it repetitive or boring, but no game has ever so perfectly captured the feeling of space exploration, and even after ~20 hours of playing since release, No Man's Sky continues to feed me surprise after surprise.

    Most of the planets are barren or toxic. Most of the creatures are unremarkable or boring. But just when I find myself getting bored of gathering resources/crafting on barren hellscapes, I'll stumble across a lush garden world, or an ocean planet, or a panther-dragon, and find myself audibly yelling "Holy **** at my TV screen.

    Its easy to think that exploration in NMS is boring until you realize how many secrets are hidden beneath the surface. Many planets that have, at first glance, prompted me to say "Oh look, Mars again" have shown to have something cool - extensive caves systems, incredibly cool plants/animals, rare resources, or hostile sentinels. These experiences are rare enough that you don't start to have them until you have played continuously for a long time, but amazing enough to make the overall experience incredible.

    The truth is that if you are someone who loves space games and has always dreamed of exploring the cosmos, No Man's Sky is not going to let you down, whatever legitimate complaints people may have. It just captures the 1950's sci-fi feeling of lonely wandering in a strange galaxy so perfectly. You will recognize its many flaws and love it all the same.    … Expand
  71. Bollywongaloid
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    I am really loving this game so far (about 16 hours in). It's a game that asks you engage your imagination (not enough games do this now) and a game which you can just get lost in for hours. Real shame that so many people don't seem to like it... It's original, stylish and inspired and I wish more games took a leaf out of Hello Games' book. Great work from such a small team.
  72. pikby
    Aug 29, 2016
    9
    No man's sky's beautiful visuals and fun exploration aspects help it overcome its tedious survival mechanics and snap-together creature and planet design

    71%
  73. Jarhead335
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    About 4 hours in it has become increasingly clear to me that No Man's Sky isn't the game we expected. I wanted the multiplayer and the space battles and the exhilaration. What I got was something a bit different.

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

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

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

    Really, I've found No Man's Sky to be an existential monument. It forces you to be patient, confront solitude, and contemplate what it means to be alone discovering the universe. Repetitive isn't the word I'd use- reflective is. I'm treating my playthrough like a choose your own adventure Sci-Fi novel of my youth, and each new alien landscape I slog across is a reminder of the wonders of discovery that I personally haven't felt since I was a kid. It moved me, deeply, and I have a feeling that as I inch my way toward the center it will continue to make me think about my actions and the journey I'm taking in a way I haven't considered in a long, long time.    … Expand
  74. davedrummer88
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    I tempered my expectations and am still amazed by the final product. A survival game it is indeed. However, the agency over movement and the way it makes you feel the vastness of space through time is sublime. It's not for everyone; little combat and a lot of mining for materials. It's a great combination of urgency of survival and the zen of discovery. Fantastic tech accomplishment thatI tempered my expectations and am still amazed by the final product. A survival game it is indeed. However, the agency over movement and the way it makes you feel the vastness of space through time is sublime. It's not for everyone; little combat and a lot of mining for materials. It's a great combination of urgency of survival and the zen of discovery. Fantastic tech accomplishment that is actually fun to play.… Expand
  75. GumBoy
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    You either love No Man's Sky, or mostly hate it. It's definitely not for everyone. I love the harshness, I love the solitude, I like the procedural generation, although some creatures might look silly. Basically, Robinson's Requiem meets Frontier for me. But I would definitely switch R3 and L3 buttons mapping. Running is a standard for L3 in FPS, and makes a difficult transition.You either love No Man's Sky, or mostly hate it. It's definitely not for everyone. I love the harshness, I love the solitude, I like the procedural generation, although some creatures might look silly. Basically, Robinson's Requiem meets Frontier for me. But I would definitely switch R3 and L3 buttons mapping. Running is a standard for L3 in FPS, and makes a difficult transition. Especially when you take a break from the game and play different one… Expand
  76. Injun
    Aug 1, 2018
    9
    Love it! Beautiful game with so much to do after all the updates. I'll still be playing this for years to come. Keep the free updates coming!
  77. YoJiEx
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    Beautiful exploration game that really can be a true survivor game experience. The procedural generation adds a lot of amazing elements but it can also help highlight the similarities between planets as they contain the same buildings and much of the fauna and rock formations are the same. With that said, however, you will often get surprised by a totally unique world suddenly filledBeautiful exploration game that really can be a true survivor game experience. The procedural generation adds a lot of amazing elements but it can also help highlight the similarities between planets as they contain the same buildings and much of the fauna and rock formations are the same. With that said, however, you will often get surprised by a totally unique world suddenly filled with odd mish-mash creatures you've never even imagined before. Once you get past the initial inventory management disaster and upgrade your ship and exosuit with enough slots the game becomes much more enjoyable.

    I really think Hello Games did a fantastic job. I hope they keep supporting this game with updates as there are some opportunities to make this game even better.    … Expand
  78. Elliana2113
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    About 6+ hours in. I've enjoyed myself so far. There is a good chill about this game. It's what I expected it to be. Gave it an 9 only because there were some heavy crashes and the pre-order bonus fiasco took away some valuable time i'd put into the game. I'm looking forward to exploring around, building up my gear, buying a sweet new ship and checking out other planets. Plus, theAbout 6+ hours in. I've enjoyed myself so far. There is a good chill about this game. It's what I expected it to be. Gave it an 9 only because there were some heavy crashes and the pre-order bonus fiasco took away some valuable time i'd put into the game. I'm looking forward to exploring around, building up my gear, buying a sweet new ship and checking out other planets. Plus, the story seems to be fairly engaging. Learning the languages is fun and it's interesting solving the puzzles when opening a scanner. I got into one ship battle and died, but headed back out and grabbed everything I lost. Easy Peezy.

    I like the flying and understand the frustration of mining at the beginning. It's like Terraria, you start with a wood pickax and then eventually end up with a diamond drill. It's not suppose to be easy at first. That's the game. The slots are frustrating, but then you figure out how to add slots to your suit and jet.

    This game is exactly what I expected and hope that they continue to add new content!!!    … Expand
  79. god_of_chuck
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    I will preface this by saying that this is not a game for everyone. It doesn't hold your hand at the start and the mundane tasks get repetitive quickly. That being said, I struggle to think of a word that can accurately describe the size of the in game universe, except, maybe, universe. If you have my imagination and are as fascinated by exploration as i am then this game holds untoldI will preface this by saying that this is not a game for everyone. It doesn't hold your hand at the start and the mundane tasks get repetitive quickly. That being said, I struggle to think of a word that can accurately describe the size of the in game universe, except, maybe, universe. If you have my imagination and are as fascinated by exploration as i am then this game holds untold hours of content. Bugs and glitches are surprisingly few, especially considering the small development team. The naming feature offers frequent hilarity, though im doubtful anyone will ever find my discoveries. (let me know if you see the planet Optimus PEEN). Overall ive enjoyed this game, and likely will continue to. its a constant sense of mystery… Expand
  80. sterj
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    PEOPLE, this game is not supposed to be Call of Duty in space. Nor, is it a bigger Mass Effect. This is basically a walking simulator in space and has much more in common with games like Dear Esher, Everybody's gone to the rapture, and Journey than it does with any space sim game out there. It's more of a game to get lost into for a few hours at a time and not a game that drives you towardPEOPLE, this game is not supposed to be Call of Duty in space. Nor, is it a bigger Mass Effect. This is basically a walking simulator in space and has much more in common with games like Dear Esher, Everybody's gone to the rapture, and Journey than it does with any space sim game out there. It's more of a game to get lost into for a few hours at a time and not a game that drives you toward some particular goal even though there is a claimed goal of reaching the center of the galaxy. This goal is not what will keep you playing though, it's the wandering and getting lost in it that has some value. The game has some survival and crafting elements thrown in for good measure to break up the exploration a bit and occasionally you get to discover pieces of knowledge about ancient alien races that have wondered to cosmos.… Expand
  81. silversaihan
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    No doubt this will be a very divisive game. It's Marmite. Some will love it, some will hate it. Just look at the User Reviews, almost split down middle. I highly recommend RENTING before BUYING if you are unsure.
  82. Connor96
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was amazing, i in-joying finding new life renaming it uploading it all of those things, i love talking to traders just the graphics sides that i love.… Expand
  83. GrandDaddyLL
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    Oustanding game,I love the planets,ships,little puzzles,and little story. I am hooked. I give it a nine for some texturing phisics,and release slight bugs I am sure will get patched. Like you tired cant sprint words staying on the bottom of screen. No game breakers. Been playing bout 22 hours. Im doing the Atlas trail. For me I have been waiting for a game like this for Console. Thanks forOustanding game,I love the planets,ships,little puzzles,and little story. I am hooked. I give it a nine for some texturing phisics,and release slight bugs I am sure will get patched. Like you tired cant sprint words staying on the bottom of screen. No game breakers. Been playing bout 22 hours. Im doing the Atlas trail. For me I have been waiting for a game like this for Console. Thanks for all the work on it , well worth the price. Haters are gonna hate half on this critic site have not even played it.Nintein Trolls.… Expand
  84. Sangetsu-II
    Aug 16, 2016
    9
    Pretty addictive game, enjoy exploring and expanding my inventory. Learning 4 different alien languages is a fun spin in a game. Mining and resource management can be a hassle but it rewards you very well when all is done.
  85. PsykoMutt
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    Okay, I will preface this review by saying this game is NOT for everyone. This game is for he explorers, the self starters, the type who see something in a game world, and without being told, think to themselves "I'm gonna do it". If you're used to the handholding, objective based games, then No Man's Sky is not for you. On the other hand, if you can play Minecraft for hours, doingOkay, I will preface this review by saying this game is NOT for everyone. This game is for he explorers, the self starters, the type who see something in a game world, and without being told, think to themselves "I'm gonna do it". If you're used to the handholding, objective based games, then No Man's Sky is not for you. On the other hand, if you can play Minecraft for hours, doing whatever strikes you, exploring, discovering cool things, then you've found your new favorite game. No Man's Sky is, at it's core, all about exploration. Find a new planet, discover what you can, what you like, and do with it what you will. The apparent end game goal is to reach the center of the galaxy, but **** that! I'm currently trying to save up enough money to buy a freighter, so I can collect samples from all over, meanwhile I'm meeting alien races, discovering their history, learning the languages, all the while finding upgrades for my gun, suit, and ship. It's a real **** sometimes too, having to balance between the supplies that will keep you alive and in the sky, against those that can build you that sweet new upgrade, or net a tidy profit. This is a game for people who can find the fun in a world that is left open to them.

    In other words, if you just wanted to run around shooting stuff, probably best to look elsewhere.    … Expand
  86. JCHunter248
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    With the biggest map ever existed, lets you wanna keep moving forward, its fun and exiting and might get a little repetitive after awhile but every time I stop playing No Man's Sky, somehow it just keep calling me back. With all the games I've played for years, No Man's Sky is the most addictive game ever. Maybe the best thing to do is wait for sale to get the best out of the game
  87. TzzzT23
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    This game was one of the wishlist games of mine, I was so much hype , after release date I was pissed about boring gameplay , but after playing more hours , I kinda liked it . the variety of the planets was so good , the space also was so realistic to me
  88. BeastBoy84
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    This is the open world space exploration game that has long been missing from console gaming. Being a fan of the simulation/strategy genre of gaming that is dominant on the PC, No Man's Sky is a breathe of fresh air. At 12 hours in, I'm taking my time fully exploring each planet. It seems this game has limitless opportunity of what it could become, depending on what the user wants toThis is the open world space exploration game that has long been missing from console gaming. Being a fan of the simulation/strategy genre of gaming that is dominant on the PC, No Man's Sky is a breathe of fresh air. At 12 hours in, I'm taking my time fully exploring each planet. It seems this game has limitless opportunity of what it could become, depending on what the user wants to put into it. I can't wait to see what development Hello Games puts into it as this game grows.… Expand
  89. roundtablegamer
    Aug 16, 2016
    9
    No Man’s Sky Review
    Gamers of the Round Table
    Have you ever looked up to the night sky and wondered what it would be like to travel through the vast unknown? Developer Hello Games attempts to put players in the role of a universal traveller in their hyped-up hit, No Man’s Sky. The question on everyone’s mind is whether or not No Man’s Sky delivers on the experience promised by its    No Man’s Sky Review
    Gamers of the Round Table

    Have you ever looked up to the night sky and wondered what it would be like to travel through the vast unknown? Developer Hello Games attempts to put players in the role of a universal traveller in their hyped-up hit, No Man’s Sky. The question on everyone’s mind is whether or not No Man’s Sky delivers on the experience promised by its developers. While No Man’s Sky allows players to travel through a near limitless universe, some aspects of the game can be less than engaging.

    The Good
    It is important to remember that Hello Games has delivered on everything they said they would with regards to this game. The hype train created by the gaming community raised the expectations beyond anything the developers said about No Man’s Sky. From the beginning, Hello Games has been clear that while there are online features regarding the games universal atlas, this is a single-player game. There are limitless systems to explore in this expansive universe, and making your way throughout the game will require some serious resource management. Resources are stackable in your inventory, but treasures and upgrades are not, and each will take up an inventory space; you must decide what is more important to you, and in many cases the wrong decision can mean your life. Each star system has a space station with a market trader where you can unload your inventory if you want to use the fuel to fly from station to planet for every exploration. The good thing is that asteroids contain fuel for your ships pulse thrusters, along with other valuable resources; even if can find an abundance of fuel on a planet’s surface, look among the void to help you. This means that you’re never really stranded – your ship’s speed and the distance between your location and another planet/objective are calculated realistically, meaning even though you can see a planet in the distance, it could take you four hours or longer without using your pulse thrusters to reach your destination. This can be worrisome until you start blasting asteroids and realize they contain valuable fuel and resources.
    Not only can you discover new planet’s, animals, locations, and plant life, you can upload and change their name. The best part besides claiming everything you see in your name is that you get paid to upload the information. Scanning everything you can see on the planet’s surface can lead to quick cash that can help you upgrade your inventory and multi-tool. You will encounter new aliens and learn about their cultures, beliefs, and shape their attitudes towards you by discovering more about them; the more you learn about an alien race the better your standing becomes. No Man’s Sky milestones system sets goals for you regarding everything you do, whether it’s flying at warp speed, learning alien languages or just trekking on foot. From the very start of the game you are thrown into an adventure to collect resources to survive long enough to repair your ship. No game has offered the level of universal exploration that No Man’s Sky provides.

    The Bad
    No Man’s Sky can become repetitive; exploring new planets, discovering alien languages, and gathering resources eventually feel mundane and more task-like than exciting. While new planets can have different eco-systems and resources, the urge to explore them as much as the first few doesn’t last. Landing on every planet you see to claim/re-name them can feel like a chore after a while. It’s important to get out and explore new systems to see what else is out there to feel like the game is progressing. Some milestones do not progress as well as others; most units accrued milestone category doesn’t count the overall cumulative amount of units you trade/earn. Instead, the milestone increases regarding your current unit amount. This can feel like an unrealistic goal to reach as purchasing inventory upgrades and new multi-tools causes the next upgrade to cost more – the more you upgrade, the more it costs, making it difficult to progress through the game and hold the amount of money that allows for the milestone to increase. Additionally, some glitches can be encountered while playing; the extreme weather milestone no longer counting solar rotations while you’re on the planet can be discouraging to players trying to collect all milestones and trophies.

    Rating
    9/10 – Recognizing that this is the game that was promised, not the one hyped up beyond expectation, No Man’s Sky does everything it set out to do, even if you have to figure that out on your own. With a few issues that can largely be fixed with an update, this is a game you have to play to experience; watching live-streams, or your friends playing it only gives you a partial experience, like looking at a friend’s photographs from a vacation they took. You can see the fun had, but you didn’t experience it for yourself.    … Expand
  90. Xzyler
    Aug 20, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky was always going to disappoint people who expected it to be the very best thing that has ever happened to them. For those complaining about multiplayer, they said from the start this was a single-player experience. As for the rest, this game is phenomenal for what it is.

    And what it is is a space exploration and survival game. It is a sandbox game, so you get out what    No Man's Sky was always going to disappoint people who expected it to be the very best thing that has ever happened to them. For those complaining about multiplayer, they said from the start this was a single-player experience. As for the rest, this game is phenomenal for what it is.

    And what it is is a space exploration and survival game. It is a sandbox game, so you get out what you want to put in. Do you want cut-scenes and colorful characters and scripted experiences? Go play Mass Effect. This is a game centered around exploration and wonder. Discovering a new world, new creatures, new resources. There is a thrill in all of it. It can get repetitive in terms of mine, build, warp, repeat. But the thing is, every one of those tasks can be as fun or as tedious as you want it to be.

    If you want a lovely experience discovering new worlds and living your astronaut dream, get this game. Play it. Love it. It will not disappoint.    … Expand
  91. squallstar
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    What a breath of fresh air! I really loved every single minute playing No Man's Sky, and I'm probably not going to stop for the next months (till Skyrim remastered is out, lol)
  92. Dreitan
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    I waited so long for this game , i waited the the biggest world , i waited normal graphic, this is indi-game , that worth like -AAA- ! Hello - Games is new Ubisoft!
  93. KiKaily
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    If you know what the game pretends to offer and don't expect anything else, you will enjoy the game and even surprise yourself. Let's hope they also add content from now on.
  94. PauloRaz3n
    Aug 16, 2016
    9
    Tomara que melhore, eu espero realmente que se transforme em um starbound 3d. Todos que jogam starbound sabe que a proposta daquele jogo é realmente interessante, assim como NMS, mas que NMS tem muito potencial. Imaginem um sistema de craft e de sobrevivencia neste jogo, sobreviver neste jogo é facil, se colocar uns boss. Deixem o modo como esta para quem gosta, e criem um modo maisTomara que melhore, eu espero realmente que se transforme em um starbound 3d. Todos que jogam starbound sabe que a proposta daquele jogo é realmente interessante, assim como NMS, mas que NMS tem muito potencial. Imaginem um sistema de craft e de sobrevivencia neste jogo, sobreviver neste jogo é facil, se colocar uns boss. Deixem o modo como esta para quem gosta, e criem um modo mais hardcore com sistema de boss no estilo starbound.… Expand
  95. LukeHB21
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    Such a great idea for a game, exploring different planets and galaxies each with their own flora and fauna, security and temperature is a blast, and when it may become slightly repetitive after a solid 5 hours straight play, a little break and your back wanting more. Theres so much to see and do on each planet, so much to explore and upgrade that for someone that wants to go through theSuch a great idea for a game, exploring different planets and galaxies each with their own flora and fauna, security and temperature is a blast, and when it may become slightly repetitive after a solid 5 hours straight play, a little break and your back wanting more. Theres so much to see and do on each planet, so much to explore and upgrade that for someone that wants to go through the game and take their time its amazing. The game wasn't meant to be rushed through and i feel some of the negative criticism is because players just didnt give it the time to appreciate it for what it is. Sure there is room for improvement but i havent been this immersed or impressed with a game since i bought the PS4 on launch. A truly rewarding experience.… Expand
  96. ccmoore12
    Aug 18, 2016
    9
    Ignore all of the hate this game is getting. Too many people were following it like a religion and were just asking to get bummed out when it was finally released. Going into it without much knowledge is making for a wonderful experience.
  97. Fill3rup_
    Jul 26, 2018
    9
    Next has made this games essential on PS now,(its on sale too) Everything has improved for the most part..a Couple of crashes on ps pro (turning Boost mode off is a fix for this).. Well Done Hello Games on not giving up on this very special game..
  98. 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.
  99. gamingkyuubi
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    Honestly it's all everyone should have expected from the gameplay, that it's a survival exploration game not a multiplayer survival game.

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

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

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

    Found a lizard dog with a leaf for a head
    11/10 would vomit again    … Expand
  100. 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
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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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