No Man's Sky

 PlayStation 4
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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5473 Ratings

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  1. kris2fur
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    Jeese there's some sad people in the world today, I don't know what to say to you.
    I think nms is a victim of the hype train, it stopped at your platform and you got on.
    The exploration is high in the game, new planets animals, places people etc. You have to grind materials to leave move from planet to planet or system to system, which is fine because it encourages new discoveries.    Jeese there's some sad people in the world today, I don't know what to say to you.
    I think nms is a victim of the hype train, it stopped at your platform and you got on.
    The exploration is high in the game, new planets animals, places people etc.
    You have to grind materials to leave move from planet to planet or system to system,
    which is fine because it encourages new discoveries.
    The graphics are fine not the best not the worst, it has a particular art direction.
    Everyone complaining about bugs, most got fixed day 1 patch, let alone day 2.
    I don't understand what people wanted from this game or what they were expecting, space games weren't ever for everyone.I'm giving it a ten it deserves the critics review of a seven but it definitely doesn't deserve a 5.
    To everyone enjoying no mans sky, continue too. I will see you in the stars.    … Expand
  2. firefly
    Sep 30, 2016
    10
    It's a real shame that so many people don't get the relaxing nature of NMS. The whole point is exploration and I love the randomness of the planets. Yes the crafting system is a little confused but not that much. Not much goes on on each planet but what were you expecting? Thriving cities each with it's own unique set of assets? Be reasonable: its a PS4 not a super computer. Yes theIt's a real shame that so many people don't get the relaxing nature of NMS. The whole point is exploration and I love the randomness of the planets. Yes the crafting system is a little confused but not that much. Not much goes on on each planet but what were you expecting? Thriving cities each with it's own unique set of assets? Be reasonable: its a PS4 not a super computer. Yes the game was hyped but everyone should be used to that by now.

    This is not the game for the COD generation as this requires patience and a little role play on behalf of the player. Its a pity that this game pushes so many boundaries yet it will be remembered for what it doesn't have rather than the imagination and freedom that it does have.    … Expand
  3. pixelgeek
    Aug 17, 2016
    10
    Don't listen to the negative reviews, the game is original, fresh and addictive if you like exploration and discovery... usual negative reviews comes from people that are so used to play the same formula for years... I can honestly say this is one of the best gaming experiences I've had in the last decade, cannot stop playing it.
  4. DarthPreamp
    Aug 18, 2016
    10
    ACTUALLY a masterpiece. A very true life simulation. It doesn't hold your hand or make you feel like you are god, THANKFULLY. There is beauty and exploration and wisdom in it, that is as good or better than anything else ever made in the video game genre.
  5. arkien
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    I'm enjoying the game right now even if I think it's a little repetitive. But that's not a real problem, this game and the technology they created to construct such a universe, deserve much more than a hundred of zeros here, given by (non-players, opposite console fans, no-life people, extremists : choose the most accurate).

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

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

    Give the game a chance, it is really atypical and very pleasant to travel.    … Expand
  6. stupidget
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    I get the distinct impression that a huge amount of negative posts are from people who have clearly NOT PLAYED THE GAME!! There is far more to this game than simply mining for materials and upgrading things. Or some people just don't 'get' the game. It's not a space battle, FPS, all action fest. It's a very clever, deep and somewhat emotional game. How would you feel if you were theI get the distinct impression that a huge amount of negative posts are from people who have clearly NOT PLAYED THE GAME!! There is far more to this game than simply mining for materials and upgrading things. Or some people just don't 'get' the game. It's not a space battle, FPS, all action fest. It's a very clever, deep and somewhat emotional game. How would you feel if you were the only one of your race in the galaxy with the slightest 1 in a million chance of seeing anybody again?

    For those of you of a certain age, NMS is the glorious child of Captain Blood and Elite!! I've been playing for a couple of hours now and I've already discovered loads of new species and different flora and fauna and uploaded them to earn some units. I've learnt a tiny amount of an alien language. I've become a friend of a particular race of aliens which means I get info from them. I've built my hyperdrive and visited a new start system. I've bought and sold stuff on the intergalactic market, I visited a space station and I've just broken into a disused plant to steal some blueprints. I had to 'blow the bloody doors off' to get in which alerted the sentinels which meant I had to hide in a tunnel until they disappeared!!

    From what I've seen so far this game is simply amazing and looks fantastic (if you landed in the middle of the Sahara desert you'd think earth was pretty dull!!). Each planet I've visited has looked and felt completely different. Some have just been rocky with very few animals, where as some have had huge areas of plants and trees, with bizarre hopping creatures, massive caves to explore and loads and loads of materials to mine. For me I think this is going to be my next Elder Scrolls On-Line which I spent over 100 hours playing!

    I've given it 10 to hopefully boost the score because this game deserves it. No game should get a 10 as no game is perfect. So I'd probably have given it a 9 if there weren't so many morons about.    … Expand
  7. dpc
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    No Man's Sky won't appeal to everyone. And I can absolutely understand those who find it boring or flat out dislike it. However, if you're like me and love all the nooks and crannies of games like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Fallout or Skyrim; if the idea of growing your character, finding tidbits of lore or just standing at a high vantage point and taking in spectacular views, then youNo Man's Sky won't appeal to everyone. And I can absolutely understand those who find it boring or flat out dislike it. However, if you're like me and love all the nooks and crannies of games like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Fallout or Skyrim; if the idea of growing your character, finding tidbits of lore or just standing at a high vantage point and taking in spectacular views, then you will like this game. It truly is about the journey and not the destination as some reviewers say. NMS had no chance of living up to the hype, but as for me, I can't stop playing and can't stop planning what I'll do next as soon as I pick up the controller again.… Expand
  8. CrusaderForever
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    What a fun game this is. I have been playing for about 12 hours now and it's so addicting. Just bought a new ship that is so much faster and sleaker than the old original ship. Just got a Bow Caster so I am now holding my own against predators and sentinels. So much to do and the resource gathering is fun. I love how the game doesn't hold your hand and allows you that tremendousWhat a fun game this is. I have been playing for about 12 hours now and it's so addicting. Just bought a new ship that is so much faster and sleaker than the old original ship. Just got a Bow Caster so I am now holding my own against predators and sentinels. So much to do and the resource gathering is fun. I love how the game doesn't hold your hand and allows you that tremendous feeling of discovery and wonder. I am really looking forward to the future of this game. With freighters and base building on the way I can see NMS being a completely different game a year from now.… Expand
  9. NavyBean
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    I really enjoy this game. it's thoughtful and contemplative and most certainly not for the ADHD folks out there who couldn't even sit through the movie "My Dinner With Andre."

    My life was going pretty good until I bought a used PT Cruiser. I mean I know how people look at them now, but a few years ago when they first came out I though they looked kind of cool. Well, I got caught up in    I really enjoy this game. it's thoughtful and contemplative and most certainly not for the ADHD folks out there who couldn't even sit through the movie "My Dinner With Andre."

    My life was going pretty good until I bought a used PT Cruiser. I mean I know how people look at them now, but a few years ago when they first came out I though they looked kind of cool. Well, I got caught up in PT Cruiser fever and I bought a used purple one.

    It was OK for the first three months, but then there seemed to be some sort of cultural shift and PT Cruisers were now for losers. But I couldn't afford anything else and the trade-in value just plummeted. So, I had people pointing and laughing and I was embarrassed to pick up guys and girls for dates for fear they would hate my car. So I ending up staying home most of the time. And then I got depressed and I was in a really dark place.

    All because of that dam car!

    Anyway, enjoying the game.    … Expand
  10. BetamaxDisco
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    This game is brimming with wonder and delight. It is both an unparalleled technical accomplishment and a noteworthy feat of human endeavour, given the very modest team behind its staggering scope. Aside from the tremendous craft involved, it provides a comprehensive realisation of the escapist fantasies of my childhood. It is a unique and special thing. I am glad it exists. I wouldThis game is brimming with wonder and delight. It is both an unparalleled technical accomplishment and a noteworthy feat of human endeavour, given the very modest team behind its staggering scope. Aside from the tremendous craft involved, it provides a comprehensive realisation of the escapist fantasies of my childhood. It is a unique and special thing. I am glad it exists. I would recommend it without hesitation.… Expand
  11. FilippoAD
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Its not a 10 my vote is between 8 and 9 but its absurd to see so many zeroes. Metacritic should ban those accounts. Game is s lot of fun and gave me in my first day a lot of emotions that it was long time that i didn't feel in the game industry. Survival and exploration ftw. A must have for sci-fi lovers
  12. becks1907
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    No man's sky creative a new perspective for the game world. Definitely, deserves to respect. There most voters not the play game yet. Also xbox fans are intense attack.
  13. HarryHood
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Giving this game a bad rating because you expect something else is truly unfair to HG. The developer has delivered on everything they promised, and as someone who followed this game very closely for 3 years, it's exceeded my expectations thus far. This is a game more akin to Journey or Minecraft than it is to Battlefront or CoD. Don't expect INSTANT action at all times. This is a game forGiving this game a bad rating because you expect something else is truly unfair to HG. The developer has delivered on everything they promised, and as someone who followed this game very closely for 3 years, it's exceeded my expectations thus far. This is a game more akin to Journey or Minecraft than it is to Battlefront or CoD. Don't expect INSTANT action at all times. This is a game for people who appreciate nuances, and an ethereal experience that can be played for hours at a time. The game looks and feels amazing. People complaining about FOV, did you ever think that maybe it was done to simulate the feeling of wearing a mask/helmet? Either way, this game is everything they said it would be, and now that it's in my hands, I feel a sense of relief that it's everything I wanted it to be.… Expand
  14. Goreminister
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    This game is a pioneer in gaming history. A game mechanic like this has never done before and it´s awesome fun to explore the endless space, if you´re into crafting, exploring and stuff like this. Anyway it´s a milestone in gaming. Worth buying!
  15. alexmotis
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    At some time or another, most of us have said that we wanted to be policemen, firemen, and/or astronauts when we grow up. If you leaned more towards the latter, if you've ever had a sense of wonder to what lies in the great beyond. If "To boldly go where no man has gone before" thumps in your heart, then this is the game for you. Having played 20+ hours since it's launch yesterday and manyAt some time or another, most of us have said that we wanted to be policemen, firemen, and/or astronauts when we grow up. If you leaned more towards the latter, if you've ever had a sense of wonder to what lies in the great beyond. If "To boldly go where no man has gone before" thumps in your heart, then this is the game for you. Having played 20+ hours since it's launch yesterday and many more to go, I can safely say that this is the game I've been waiting for all my life. Don't rush through it. Don't hurry to finish it (does it finish?). Take your time. Enjoy the enormity of it. There are other great games coming out soon, and I plan to enjoy most of them. I'll come back to this one from time to time, go farther and farther into the edges of the galaxy. But those other games are still some time away, so right now I'll upgrade my hyperdrive, think of a ridiculous name for the next winged hippo I see, and fly to the stars.… Expand
  16. Kimomarudotcom
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    A marvel. A wonderful game with a beautiful look, I didn't want to go to sleep. This title, I think, will be engaging to gamers who enjoy exploring without much hand holding. It's a bold experiment, there aren't many devs making procedurally generated titles these days and with any luck Hello Games has shown the others what can be made with this technique.
  17. Coradiation
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    9/10 Amazing game (10 to balance trolls). Negative reviews were mostly just trolling or little teenagers or close minded people, ignorant of our latest understanding of the nature of reality and our universe.

    This game is basically a set of subroutines and laws that sprouts existence upon its observers as long as it is observed. Which sounds a lot like the universe we live in. NMK hints    9/10 Amazing game (10 to balance trolls). Negative reviews were mostly just trolling or little teenagers or close minded people, ignorant of our latest understanding of the nature of reality and our universe.

    This game is basically a set of subroutines and laws that sprouts existence upon its observers as long as it is observed. Which sounds a lot like the universe we live in. NMK hints future of gaming/simulations with its procedural design. Also excellent visuals and fun space traveling.
    Its vast playground, might offer endless possibilities. Repetitiveness is inevitable in such a large worldmap although i am sure devs are going to increase variety in terms of point of interests/events etc. The game is out only for a couple of days and people started to claim they have seen everything... Your brain cannot even visualize 10 million beans while there are 10 million times more places to go.

    This game is a must buy for people that likes exploring and chilling out while enjoying scenery. Settlers will need to wait a bit more since the devs said construction will be available in later content patches.

    I do not recommend this game if you only like action and narrative focused games.

    (This game is not meant to be rushed.)    … Expand
  18. OnlyOneWing
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    At first I was a little disappointed about the whole multiplayer thing. But after playing the game for over 30 hours so far I have yo sau, I love this game. It is not perfect, but nothing in life is. No Man's Sky is a one of a kind experience, in some ways itnis revolutionary and will change gaming forever. Thr procedurally generated universe is awe inspiring, with unlimited brautifulAt first I was a little disappointed about the whole multiplayer thing. But after playing the game for over 30 hours so far I have yo sau, I love this game. It is not perfect, but nothing in life is. No Man's Sky is a one of a kind experience, in some ways itnis revolutionary and will change gaming forever. Thr procedurally generated universe is awe inspiring, with unlimited brautiful worlds to discover. The plot isnnot the stromg point, but compared to Elite Dangerous, at least No Man's Sky has a plot!
    Sure the rlight controlls are a little bit awkward on PC, I wish there eas joystick support, but still, it is a good time. I wholeheartedly recommend this game. It had a few glitfhes but nothing that makes it unplayable for me. No doubt the devs will fix these things soon.    … Expand
  19. BemaJinn
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    Beware of reviews from the old version of the game!!

    The game on launch 2 years ago was rocky, to say the least. It a put of people of people off from trying the game since. Which is a shame, as the subsequent updates added a lot to the game, and refined much of the gameplay. Now the 'NEXT' update has landed, the biggest one yet, it overhauls a lot of gameplay that people weren't    Beware of reviews from the old version of the game!!

    The game on launch 2 years ago was rocky, to say the least. It a put of people of people off from trying the game since.

    Which is a shame, as the subsequent updates added a lot to the game, and refined much of the gameplay.

    Now the 'NEXT' update has landed, the biggest one yet, it overhauls a lot of gameplay that people weren't happy with, and adds a ton of new and awesome content.

    One of the best games I've played!    … Expand
  20. Dehelix
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    Love it and hate it. It's probably the hardest game I have ever played and persevered with. It's not about skill or bring fast with a controller it's about learning what works and what doesn't. Its about managing limited inventory space in sometimes very hostile environments. Yes there is a lot of repetition. The same buildings on every planet. The very limited interaction with the alienLove it and hate it. It's probably the hardest game I have ever played and persevered with. It's not about skill or bring fast with a controller it's about learning what works and what doesn't. Its about managing limited inventory space in sometimes very hostile environments. Yes there is a lot of repetition. The same buildings on every planet. The very limited interaction with the alien races who are never ever seen outside. However the environments are stunning and so immersive. It's down to me facing down the hazards of weather, atmosphere and wildlife. It's like a game version of The Martian and I am playing Mat Damon and I will get through this come hell or high water. Awesome game. Awesome.… Expand
  21. Zefninja
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    Out of Solidarity to No Mans Sky... This gets a 10

    All the Haters clearly don't read whats right in front of their face. The game is purely an exploration focused title in an immensely large, procedurally generated universe.

    Everyone give this game a 10 so we can correct this ridiculous metacritic score
  22. Shadowfist
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Music, atmosphere, sense of accomplishment from exploring... this game is just such a masterpiece. It truly lives up to the hype. Talk about leaving reality and living in another universe. There are so many details, so many awesome things to discover... words can't do it justice. Play it.
  23. ManiacPhantom
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    A beautiful, interactive universe that will be your game of the year if you purchase with the right expectations of what this game is. This is a game driven by your will to explore, discover, and build. Murray and Co. added a lot in the first update of the game, and will be adding quite a bit more in each new installment of update. Thus, there is a lot more content to come along with theA beautiful, interactive universe that will be your game of the year if you purchase with the right expectations of what this game is. This is a game driven by your will to explore, discover, and build. Murray and Co. added a lot in the first update of the game, and will be adding quite a bit more in each new installment of update. Thus, there is a lot more content to come along with the great stuff already in the game!

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

    If you're into a DIY exploration game that is world class, then buy it and never look back!    … Expand
  24. ruebush
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    This is the most fun I have had playing a game in awhile. Whenever I sit down to play for a bit I always end up spending at least an hour or two more than I planned. The reviews that say everything is the same must not have played for very long before giving up. As you progress the planets are very different as you move to a new star system. It is a bit repetitive at times, but itThis is the most fun I have had playing a game in awhile. Whenever I sit down to play for a bit I always end up spending at least an hour or two more than I planned. The reviews that say everything is the same must not have played for very long before giving up. As you progress the planets are very different as you move to a new star system. It is a bit repetitive at times, but it never feels like a chore. The game lets you choose your path and speed. Explore for a bit, or progress along the story line. Stick with it a bit, explore, relax, and this game is very rewarding.… Expand
  25. pfjarschel
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Before the releas, I've been quenching my thirst for general space awesomeness with SpaceEngine, and sometimes I just floated around the universe with a generic ship, landed on a planet and stayed there for hours, admiring the views and amazing terrains/oceans.
    Being able to do all that PLUS seeing gorgeous landscapes with life around it, both flora AND fauna, PLUS shooting stuff, PLUS    Before the releas, I've been quenching my thirst for general space awesomeness with SpaceEngine, and sometimes I just floated around the universe with a generic ship, landed on a planet and stayed there for hours, admiring the views and amazing terrains/oceans.
    Being able to do all that PLUS seeing gorgeous landscapes with life around it, both flora AND fauna, PLUS shooting stuff, PLUS gathering resources, PLUS crafting/upgrading, PLUS caves, PLUS trading, PLUS cool ships, PLUS aliens, PLUS mystery lore... What else could I possibly want???
    I feel sorry for those who say it gets old fast. SpaceEngine have a lot less in terms of content and stuff to do, and I didn't get any tired of it at all after more than 2 years "playing". No Man's Sky can last a lifetime.    … Expand
  26. gam3r22
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    This game is not for every one. Especially COD players or FPS shooter fans. It is a beautiful game and very different from anything that has ever been made. You need to try it for yourself and not let any negative reviews stop you from doing so. Everyone has their own opinion but you need to trust yours first, by trying it yourself. If this is hello games first game I can Imagine theThis game is not for every one. Especially COD players or FPS shooter fans. It is a beautiful game and very different from anything that has ever been made. You need to try it for yourself and not let any negative reviews stop you from doing so. Everyone has their own opinion but you need to trust yours first, by trying it yourself. If this is hello games first game I can Imagine the amazing things they will come up with as the company continues to get bigger. Thanks to sony for giving hello games a chance.

    With base building coming in the future, I think No mans sky will continue to get better.

    This game is amazing.    … Expand
  27. Juxhin
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    I actually think this game deserves an 8 out of 10 but because of the wild number of negative reviews based on unmitigated and unhinged expectations I am giving it a 10. This 10 is based on 6 hours of game-play and 2 planets explored. The game provides an incredible and eye opening sense of discovery and exploration. The fact that this game can get even better throughout the years is evenI actually think this game deserves an 8 out of 10 but because of the wild number of negative reviews based on unmitigated and unhinged expectations I am giving it a 10. This 10 is based on 6 hours of game-play and 2 planets explored. The game provides an incredible and eye opening sense of discovery and exploration. The fact that this game can get even better throughout the years is even more exciting. This game could develop into whatever the user wants it to be because of its algorithm and its overall breadth.
    As for now I am happy mining floating gold mountains to eventually trade that gold with an auto generated in game character to buy and even bigger spaceship so I can mine more gold to sell it to another auto generated in game character all while trying to micromanage my resources so I can survive when I do all of this.
    If you like someone to hold your hand and tell you what to do then this isn't your game. Gather some of your friends and go play destiny.
    I will update this as I keep exploring    … Expand
  28. dabrickashaw14
    Nov 11, 2016
    10
    Why all the hate this was the best game ive ever played this reminds me of the time i took a sledge hammer to my balls and that was great just like this game the best game ever i want you all to understand you need to look for the deeper meaning to this game for you to truly understand its amazing value.
  29. Steyraus
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    The development of this game is a story worth writing a novel about. It started out over hyped and under delivering, thanks to the games creator talking big but not having the time or people to back up many promises. But after years of the team not giving up we have No Man Sky 2019, which is not only a very different game to what was released in 2016, but its is one of the most original,The development of this game is a story worth writing a novel about. It started out over hyped and under delivering, thanks to the games creator talking big but not having the time or people to back up many promises. But after years of the team not giving up we have No Man Sky 2019, which is not only a very different game to what was released in 2016, but its is one of the most original, technically impressive and even industry leading games , this generation. There is almost infinite things to do in this game , and its great fun, but the fact you can do it all in VR is what elevates this game to a 10/10. Just like RE7 its a great game on its own , but when you are able to feel like you are in the world and the sense of immersion and atmosphere is that realistic, it elevates the whole experience. the only negative I could give the game today is that it is a bit Blurry on PSVR, ive seen many other games look much sharper on PSVR which makes me wonder in they are taking advantage of the PS4 Pro hardware yet.. Its not entirely fair to mark a game down for the hardware limitations with such new tech, though, so for me the game sits at 10/10 in 2019.… Expand
  30. ahdavies6
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    It's as simple as this: do you like the idea of spending lots of time exploring, by yourself, just for the sake of exploring? If the answer is yes, buy this game, STAT. If the answer is no, you're probably not going to enjoy it very much. Users (and many critics) are comparing it to their own hopes of what it could have been, but if you hold this game to exactly what the developers said itIt's as simple as this: do you like the idea of spending lots of time exploring, by yourself, just for the sake of exploring? If the answer is yes, buy this game, STAT. If the answer is no, you're probably not going to enjoy it very much. Users (and many critics) are comparing it to their own hopes of what it could have been, but if you hold this game to exactly what the developers said it would be, you see it for what it is: a masterpiece of procedural generation, and a strikingly beautiful indicator of where gaming may head in the future.… Expand
  31. TheCatalyst1
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    This game is incredibly deep with a wide variety of activities to engage in. From the moment you leave the first planet you spawn in (which is different for everyone btw), you have an entire universe ahead of you. I don't think people realize the scope of this game. Each planet has a different climate, weather, toxicity/heat/radiation levels, etc. I struggled a bit in the beginning tryingThis game is incredibly deep with a wide variety of activities to engage in. From the moment you leave the first planet you spawn in (which is different for everyone btw), you have an entire universe ahead of you. I don't think people realize the scope of this game. Each planet has a different climate, weather, toxicity/heat/radiation levels, etc. I struggled a bit in the beginning trying to learn the basics of the game. However, once I got used to the controls and tasks that I had to do, the game began to show its true colors.

    You are a Traveler, embarking on an adventure that will literally take you across the universe. You will need to be able to mine resources to power/upgrade your exosuit, multi-tool (for mining and combat), and ship (shielding, weapons and storage) to help you survive on planets and in space. Each and every element you mine serves some sort of purpose in the game world. Some players may wish to mine and build a better suit and ship. Others may want to loot these resources from large AI controlled ships in space. Some may want to become a trader and sell their resources to earn more money. Some players may simply wish to wander around this literal universe. You can do all these things and much more. (You can name your own planets, systems, plants, and animals. Other players may also come across places where you've left your mark).
    There is interesting lore in this game that I will not spoil. However I will say that the ability to learn the languages of the different races in the game is interesting. It pays off in many different ways, such as receiving crucial upgrades from a certain alien via the correct response to what they say/ask for.
    At its core, No Man's Sky is an exploration game with survival elements inside of a vast universe. It is fun to play, and I cannot wait to continue playing it after I finish this review.    … Expand
  32. jasonsalley
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    This game is not for everyone. If you need combat, and constant action this game is not for you. If you like exploring and grinding this game is for you. That should have been very apparent pre-release.

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

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

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

    I believe they will add more as time goes on (because they said they would)    … Expand
  33. rafaelmeijer
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    He deserves note 10 for only one reason.
    This is the only game that is possible to travel in space and go into orbit and land on planets.
    That simple.
  34. CiphirSol
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    It's definitely not for everyone but the concept and gameplay as well as the epic scope warrant at least a strong seven to a light eight.

    If anything, a "polarizing" game like No Man's Sky stands a testament to how deeply flawed a site like Metacritic is.
  35. Trylobot
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    All of the wonder of the classic Elite brought to a modern platform. I cannot wait to see what comes next in the universe of No Man's Sky, but the future looks bright indeed.
  36. GwionBach29
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    This game is basically a flawed masterpiece, and most of those flaws are obviously going to get fixed after a few patches. The people dogpiling it ought to be ashamed of themselves.

    Yes, performance is janky. Yes, balancing needs work. Yes, it crashes for some people. Yes, it's repetitive sometimes. Yes, the learning curve is rough and it's unfriendly starting out. But    This game is basically a flawed masterpiece, and most of those flaws are obviously going to get fixed after a few patches. The people dogpiling it ought to be ashamed of themselves.

    Yes, performance is janky.
    Yes, balancing needs work.
    Yes, it crashes for some people.
    Yes, it's repetitive sometimes.
    Yes, the learning curve is rough and it's unfriendly starting out.

    But seriously, people -- this is by FAR the most original game to come out in YEARS, and it's a hell of a lot of fun to boot. There's no excuse for dogpiling this game.    … Expand
  37. discostuAU
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    I like it and it works for me. It is not for everyone and that's okay. If you're unhappy return it for your money back.

    It is a relaxing and ultimately survival type game.
  38. wertoplinger
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    I knew people would have ridiculous expectations for this game. If you can't handle a title like Elite Dangerous or Euro truck sim, then this will probably not appeal that much to you. Everything I saw up till now is what I expected and am very pleased with.
  39. Icelotha
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    When I started No Man's Sky I was immediately sucked in. The scale is huge, you can walk for hours and only see a small portion of the worlds. The best part of my initial experience was stumbling into a cave and getting lost and repairing my ship to take off.

    There is a different level of progression in this game, but what I have experienced so far is epic. I have a feeling others went    When I started No Man's Sky I was immediately sucked in. The scale is huge, you can walk for hours and only see a small portion of the worlds. The best part of my initial experience was stumbling into a cave and getting lost and repairing my ship to take off.

    There is a different level of progression in this game, but what I have experienced so far is epic. I have a feeling others went into this game with the wrong impression. It is supposed to be an explore this, see that kind of game. I would compare it to a larger never ending survival version of Journey.

    If you like space sims, survival games, good artwork, open worlds and crafting/gather. This game is meant to be driven by your interest to explore or make up your own story. Its not going to hold your hand and drive you. Give this game a shot! It is a great game to experience.    … Expand
  40. ioio32l
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Absolutely amazing, flying around in a space ship over a planet and looking at the scenery is pure bliss. Then choosing anywhere to land and explore. So much fun! I can't wait to fully upgrade my suit and get a better weapon and fully upgrade it. THEN I really want to find a really cool looking ship (the one I started with looks great too, but i've seen better) and upgrade it so I canAbsolutely amazing, flying around in a space ship over a planet and looking at the scenery is pure bliss. Then choosing anywhere to land and explore. So much fun! I can't wait to fully upgrade my suit and get a better weapon and fully upgrade it. THEN I really want to find a really cool looking ship (the one I started with looks great too, but i've seen better) and upgrade it so I can takeover solar systems and destroy some space stations. It's also fun naming planets, solar systems and creatures. I can see playing this game for YEARS! It will be so great once PSVR comes out and playing in VR! I can't wait for that day.… Expand
  41. Telimakar
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    Aspects of all my favorite Space games in one. If you enjoy Minecraft then the current game will be perfect for you. You create your own goals, the game provides limited objectives to follow.
    Over the next year, once more updates are applied this game will be even more amazing.
  42. muldjord
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    This game is certainly growing on me. Initially it seems very shallow and frustrating. But as you get further into the game, things begin to reveal themselves to you. The inventory management is still a chore, but the overall gameplay falls into place when you start to understand how the game works. It's actually quite well designed and diverse.

    It does have its flaws though. The whole    This game is certainly growing on me. Initially it seems very shallow and frustrating. But as you get further into the game, things begin to reveal themselves to you. The inventory management is still a chore, but the overall gameplay falls into place when you start to understand how the game works. It's actually quite well designed and diverse.

    It does have its flaws though. The whole game does feel a bit dull when it comes to npc's and wildlife. All being procedurally generated, it doesn't take long until you realize that even though things look different, they all act exactly the same. So it's basically the same animals with different looks. Same goes for NPC's. They looks slightly different from one another, but they are always the same static 3D models sitting in a chair in exactly the same position when you arrive at the space stations or outposts.

    But when you start seeing the game as sortof of a table top game instead of a space RPG - then it starts working! Just imagine the NPC's as static plastic figurines who let's you do certain tasks that then enables other stuff and so on. The underlying game mechanics are certainly quite interesting and entertaining.

    Landing on new planets is always enjoyable. Will there be riches? Will it be lush with forest? Are the sentinels gonna come after me? Will I find a trading outpost? So many variables make it quite enjoyable, although the potential for more is immense. So I look forward to seeing what HelloGames manage to implement in the future.    … Expand
  43. sinry
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    No Man’s Sky est une œuvre difficile à tester tant son aspect « sandbox longue durée » est fort. Le jeu se savoure pourtant à sa juste valeur, avec un solo riche et pertinent sur ses dynamiques scriptées venant meubler l’open world et challengeant sans cesse le joueur, lequel doit souvent mettre de côté sa quête principale pour partir crapahuter dans les milliards de planètes explorables.No Man’s Sky est une œuvre difficile à tester tant son aspect « sandbox longue durée » est fort. Le jeu se savoure pourtant à sa juste valeur, avec un solo riche et pertinent sur ses dynamiques scriptées venant meubler l’open world et challengeant sans cesse le joueur, lequel doit souvent mettre de côté sa quête principale pour partir crapahuter dans les milliards de planètes explorables. Le procédural y est efficace et souvent fourni en surprises même si l’on aurait apprécié plus de variété dans la base de donnée exploitée, surtout en ce qui concerne les points d’intérêts et les routines des éléments non-joueurs, loin des promesses des trailers. La réalisation sur PS4 est globalement « suffisante », tout en demeurant en dessous de ce que l’on pouvait espérer du titre. L’univers du jeu est enivrant, contemplatif, savoureux, et saura plaire aux amateurs d’exploration et d’épopée dépaysantes. Malgré ses nombreuses similitudes avec des titres déjà existants, No Man’s Sky est une aventure unique au design atypique et à la dimension vertigineuse. Une très bonne expérience pour les joueurs de tous horizons.… Expand
  44. greedoinaspeedo
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This is exactly what I was hoping for. Space Opera science fiction is my favorite genre for movies and novels, yet I have never found a space flight game that could really pull me in. After only 6-8 hours with this game, I am happy to say I have found one for me. This game has a ton of depth, a very interesting universe to explore and decent combat mechanics. I was surprised that theThis is exactly what I was hoping for. Space Opera science fiction is my favorite genre for movies and novels, yet I have never found a space flight game that could really pull me in. After only 6-8 hours with this game, I am happy to say I have found one for me. This game has a ton of depth, a very interesting universe to explore and decent combat mechanics. I was surprised that the masses were as interested in this game as they were when it was announced, it seemed like a pretty niche game. I can't help but feel like a lot of the negative reviews are people who the game quite simply wasn't made for.

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

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

    I can already tell I will be putting an ungodly amount of time into this. See past the BS angry reviews by teenagers who want another COD or have unrealistic expectations of these independent developers and enjoy exploring the universe!    … Expand
  45. retrogeek45
    Aug 20, 2016
    10
    Just writing a review to combat the unnecessarily low user scores, the game is not perfect but i am enjoying it. The art style is beautiful and i have been waiting for a game to take me in and out of space for years, the game does this seamlessly. What people forget is this is an amazing feat of programming and will continue to be refined over time. I'm 20hrs in, no boredom here, maybeJust writing a review to combat the unnecessarily low user scores, the game is not perfect but i am enjoying it. The art style is beautiful and i have been waiting for a game to take me in and out of space for years, the game does this seamlessly. What people forget is this is an amazing feat of programming and will continue to be refined over time. I'm 20hrs in, no boredom here, maybe sean should should have included doom syle planet combat or some swarming zombies.… Expand
  46. Teoteska
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    When you've been waiting for this game since they first mentioned it in 2011, Nothing is going to change your mind about playing it. That being said, 3 days in - I can't put it down. I've been skipping work all week just to play. It's not for everyone obviously, if you love exploring without needing to worry about structure, if you love upgrading things and getting better stuff over time,When you've been waiting for this game since they first mentioned it in 2011, Nothing is going to change your mind about playing it. That being said, 3 days in - I can't put it down. I've been skipping work all week just to play. It's not for everyone obviously, if you love exploring without needing to worry about structure, if you love upgrading things and getting better stuff over time, if you love art and color, if you love space, you will enjoy it.… Expand
  47. Frankie1
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    Game is good. Game might not be good for everyone, but I enjoy it, so it's good for me. I have what some people might call a "substance abuse problem" and what some other people might call a "crippling alcohol addiction." And that might not seem relevant, but hear me out.

    So I'll start playing FO4 or something, sober, but with my 1.75 liter bottle of rum by my side. Next thing you    Game is good. Game might not be good for everyone, but I enjoy it, so it's good for me. I have what some people might call a "substance abuse problem" and what some other people might call a "crippling alcohol addiction." And that might not seem relevant, but hear me out.

    So I'll start playing FO4 or something, sober, but with my 1.75 liter bottle of rum by my side. Next thing you know I wake up the next morning, log in to FO4, and discover that I've killed 200 of my settlement dwellers and my character is in his underwear in Far Harbor wielding a pool cue. That type of stuff sets you back quite a bit in FO4.

    And this is why NMS is so great. So far the worst that has happened, in the same situation, is that I trashed my entire inventory and named 32 different planets stuff that is mostly related to the male genitalia. And the former is no big deal, because it's pretty easy to replenish your inventory, and the latter is pretty awesome, right?

    So, to recap: game is good.    … Expand
  48. Jouda
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    The waiting is over! This is the game that I wanted since my childhood. Everything is totally awesome - trading, surviving, exploring, fighting. One of the best games of this generation.
  49. R1ck8r00ke
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    Sci-fi masterpiece that has a vast simulated galaxy to explore. I can't put this down its an incredible achievement. If you love survival adventure then jump in to this amazing game. It's a very deep spiritual experience that can be overwhelming at times, it also does not hold your hand so expect to work things out yourself. Visually it can be stunningly beautiful and carries a gorgeousSci-fi masterpiece that has a vast simulated galaxy to explore. I can't put this down its an incredible achievement. If you love survival adventure then jump in to this amazing game. It's a very deep spiritual experience that can be overwhelming at times, it also does not hold your hand so expect to work things out yourself. Visually it can be stunningly beautiful and carries a gorgeous 70's artwork style. Looks like this could be my Game of the Year. Bravo Hello Games!… Expand
  50. Mrbuckminster
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    My No Man’s Sky story is perhaps a little bit different from most. Like many I was dazzled by that original E3 announcement trailer but, in the years that followed, I somehow managed to avoid all the press talk and promises from Hello Games. As such, the No Man’s Sky that I eventually sat down to play at launch was pretty much the game that I expected. Here I could amble leisurely acrossMy No Man’s Sky story is perhaps a little bit different from most. Like many I was dazzled by that original E3 announcement trailer but, in the years that followed, I somehow managed to avoid all the press talk and promises from Hello Games. As such, the No Man’s Sky that I eventually sat down to play at launch was pretty much the game that I expected. Here I could amble leisurely across an endless, psychedelic universe, admiring the local flora and fauna, and engaging in the occasional bout of space combat along the way.

    And I enjoyed that experience. I spent many happy hours flitting serenely across Hello Games’ universe, appeasing my adventurer’s instincts. I was mesmerised by the vibrant, stylised sci-fi visuals, the ambient soundscapes, and the gentle, soothing rhythms of exploration, discovery and documentation. There wasn’t much to do, as such, but it took a long while before the thrill of endless possibilities — and the raw excitement every time the clouds parted to reveal another unknown world — began to fade.    … Expand
  51. Carlinhoscwbr3
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I'll get real about "no man's sky," he had from the beginning the proposal to be a niche game that was hyped and designed for a specific target audience (those who like astronomy and exploration) but the the inclusions were in the wave of the hype, usually they are cod fans, bf fans, gta fans, fifa fans ... now the game was released and pleased of the hype of this target audience, but theI'll get real about "no man's sky," he had from the beginning the proposal to be a niche game that was hyped and designed for a specific target audience (those who like astronomy and exploration) but the the inclusions were in the wave of the hype, usually they are cod fans, bf fans, gta fans, fifa fans ... now the game was released and pleased of the hype of this target audience, but the inclusions didn't understand the fact that no have any explosion or shooting or blood and they found a horrible game, consequently, the average "5,3".… Expand
  52. ImminentProphet
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    If you're looking for an exciting fast paced action game, this game is not for you.

    If you're looking for a thought provoking, sandbox, goal oriented masterpiece, this game is for you. No Man's Sky has a steep learning curve so everything starts out slow. Once you get a hang of things and set some goals for yourself the game gets addictive. Their is no sandbox game that is as    If you're looking for an exciting fast paced action game, this game is not for you.

    If you're looking for a thought provoking, sandbox, goal oriented masterpiece, this game is for you.

    No Man's Sky has a steep learning curve so everything starts out slow. Once you get a hang of things and set some goals for yourself the game gets addictive. Their is no sandbox game that is as impressive as No Man's Sky. It combines next-gen graphics, with randomly generated galaxies, and a lot to think about. The lack of story leaves you to create your own back story, or maybe there is one secretly laid out for us.

    If you can get passed the harsh learning curve, this can be a game that lasts forever. Especially if they add content like they said they will.    … Expand
  53. CommissarMonkey
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I'm only 7 hours in so far, haven't even left my first solar system since I'm experimenting with collecting all of the Gek language. That said, I have found the experience very enjoyable so far. It remiinds me more of a survival game then an exploration style game. But thats not a bad thing in my opinion. It is for sure one of those games that I feel you will either love it, or hate it.I'm only 7 hours in so far, haven't even left my first solar system since I'm experimenting with collecting all of the Gek language. That said, I have found the experience very enjoyable so far. It remiinds me more of a survival game then an exploration style game. But thats not a bad thing in my opinion. It is for sure one of those games that I feel you will either love it, or hate it. There is not alot of middle ground here.… Expand
  54. Beery
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    No Man's Sky is an arcade style space exploration game with 18 quintillion unique worlds, each with a unique environment. There are over 65,000 unique creatures and plants, and three unique alien races that interact with the player, leading him or her on a voyage to the galactic center, or on a quest to uncover the game's hidden lore.

    As the game progresses, you rebuild your starship    No Man's Sky is an arcade style space exploration game with 18 quintillion unique worlds, each with a unique environment. There are over 65,000 unique creatures and plants, and three unique alien races that interact with the player, leading him or her on a voyage to the galactic center, or on a quest to uncover the game's hidden lore.

    As the game progresses, you rebuild your starship and engage in discovery, trading or combat, all of which help you improve your starship, suit and weaponry. Each improvement allows you to travel farther and explore more dangerous worlds and new star systems in a journey whose goal is determined by you. You may follow the directions of the Atlas, the galaxy's mysterious and powerful artificial intelligence, or you may follow the advice of Nada and Polo, a Gek scientist and a Korvax priest who are investigating a strange galactic mystery. Alternatively, you may follow your own path, ignoring the game's major NPC characters and making your own story.

    For those who want a mellow space exploration game that gives you new vistas every time you land on a new planet, this game may be for you. However, it is not a game for everyone. Skyrim in space this is not, nor is it a game you can play with your friends. The game is huge - literally universal in size, and seeing evidence of anyone else in the game is quite rare. Unfortunately, many people desperately wanted this game to be something it was never intended to be, hence the bad reviews. But for those of us who have realistic expectations for a relaxing game of galactic exploration, No Man's Sky has a lifetime of content.

    A month into my journey with No Man's Sky, I continue to find the game fascinating every time I boot it up. There is a lot to like here, if you're the kind of player the game was intended for. The game did have some bugs at first, but there have already been a number of updates that have brought the game up to speed. The developers have committed to bringing in content that was not ready for the game's release, and they intend to add new features in free updates, showing an ongoing commitment to the game.    … Expand
  55. brandoncargill1
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    UPDATE: August 21, 2019

    EVERY NEGATIVE REVIEW YOU HAVE READ ARE FROM BITTER FANS FROM 2 YEARS AGO! Do not fall for this, the game has had massive improvements. It is well worth $20. PSVR is the best way to play this game! Its incredibly immersive, and helps make you feel more into the game. That statement is for those who have found the game boring thus far. If you have PSVR, it is a    UPDATE: August 21, 2019

    EVERY NEGATIVE REVIEW YOU HAVE READ ARE FROM BITTER FANS FROM 2 YEARS AGO! Do not fall for this, the game has had massive improvements. It is well worth $20. PSVR is the best way to play this game! Its incredibly immersive, and helps make you feel more into the game. That statement is for those who have found the game boring thus far. If you have PSVR, it is a must buy.

    The game has had massive improvements to its gameplay. it has a solid story, good development, co-op to a degree, and base building. Vehicles, weapons, and space combat has improved. Atlas storyline has progressed, and the game is very strong.. If you still have the game, give it a try! Its a completely different game! If you have not played the game, get it now! Its only $20 brand new! I am happy to say that I came back to this game.    … Expand
  56. cXeGG
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    In many ways the victim of its own lofty goals and optimistic hyperbole, in addition to the rigors of game development, the No Man's Sky may not be the game many people were expecting, but it is nonetheless deserving of being considered for what it is, as well as what it is not. It truly is not a game for everybody, or even most people, but for those destined to fall to its charms, it isIn many ways the victim of its own lofty goals and optimistic hyperbole, in addition to the rigors of game development, the No Man's Sky may not be the game many people were expecting, but it is nonetheless deserving of being considered for what it is, as well as what it is not. It truly is not a game for everybody, or even most people, but for those destined to fall to its charms, it is nothing short of revelatory.

    So let's begin with what it is not, which is Everything. It is not an endlessly involving, be-all-end-all, behemoth of a game. It is not a Call of Duty filling wrapped in a Skyrim tortilla and flavored with EVE Online and Star Citizen spices. It does not have 18 quintillion wholly unique worlds, with each one entirely different from the next. It is not a game that will hold your hand; it has neither the charming simplicity of a Mario game nor the soul-hardening depth of Dark Souls. It has a storyline of sorts to follow, but there is nothing genuinely world shattering. It is not Minecraft in space. It is not a multiplayer game, though the universe is shared. Nothing you ever do or see will ever be witnessed by anyone, ever, except through screen shots and the nigh impossible chance of crossing paths with another wanderer.

    What it is, however, is something that is rarely seen in video games, or indeed any medium, and that is an invitation to explore and ponder. It strands you in outer space, with such an impossible distance to cover that one cannot help but relate that scale to their own existence and, if one is willing to ask such a question, ponder their own amazing insignificance, which to the best of my knowledge has rarely, if ever, been proposed in an interactive format normally focused on player empowerment. No Man's Sky is unflinching in its nihilism -- you will discover animals who will never be seen again, you will see vistas that will exist afterward only in your memory, and the game has no sympathy for the fleeting nature of your existence within it. It is a game built simultaneously on hope and hopelessness -- the anticipation of a powerful moment where the stars (figuratively) align, tempered with the knowledge that this is but a temporary elation.

    In less grandiose terms, one can describe No Man's Sky as a stellar walking simulator without the narrative elements. It is the high tech equivalent of exploring via the Google Maps Street View, possibly while on an illicit substance. You are not here to save this universe, merely to observe it, and contemplate.

    And, admittedly, make an awful lot of very pretty desktop wallpapers.

    So, no, this game is by no means for everybody, or even most people. For me, it was an avenue to introduce my young children to the concept of the universe at large, the absurd scale by which we are such an insignificant speck in both time and space that the odds of us understanding anything concrete is infinitesimal. And it has so sparked their interest that instead of reading Hello Kitty for bedtime, we have a giant book of scientific facts; instead of dolls, my daughter asked for a telescope; instead of ninjas, they want to be scientists and astronauts when they grow up.

    I guess, at the end, there should be a numerical value placed on this review, but I'm torn. If a review is to be taken as an individual's personal response to a piece of art, then I would have a hard time giving No Man's Sky less than a perfect 10. The places it has taken my family, and the questions it has made me ask of myself, are invaluable. If, on the other hand, the purpose of a review is to serve as a guidepost for others, then I must more objectively temper my feelings and account for the occasional glitches and crashes, the repetitiveness of the worlds over time, and the dearth of activities beyond exploration and occasional combat and crafting; if that is the route I am to take, I would err a bit lower, as not everyone will fall under the circumstances by which the game has come to mean so much to me.

    And then I say to heck with it. This game is magical, and I argue that it transcends the normal expectations of the medium. I give it a 10.    … Expand
  57. TJAW
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    No Man's Sky is quite possibly the biggest comeback in the history of gaming. After a truly disastrous launch, it looked as though this game would be doomed to go down as the most disappointing video game ever, a legendary failure. But amazingly, within two years of its initial release No Man's Sky has been vastly improved in every single way. With stronger graphics, dozens upon dozens ofNo Man's Sky is quite possibly the biggest comeback in the history of gaming. After a truly disastrous launch, it looked as though this game would be doomed to go down as the most disappointing video game ever, a legendary failure. But amazingly, within two years of its initial release No Man's Sky has been vastly improved in every single way. With stronger graphics, dozens upon dozens of bug fixes and tweaks, more activities to complete, a greater sense of adventure, a far deeper narrative, and oodles more secrets to discover, No Man's Sky is no longer that buggy, empty, pointless trek to nowhere that it used to be. The game oozes personality now, and everything you do - whether it's building a base, crossing water on the exocraft hover car, completing missions for factions, searching crashed freighters for goods, etc. there's rarely a sense of boredom. The planets used to be ugly multicoloured mudballs but are now captivating and feel so much bigger and more exciting, and so does the galaxy, which feels ten times as enormous as it used to feel. No Man's Sky has a very bright future ahead and I honestly thank Hello Games for not giving up on it and over time giving players what they originally paid for and much, much more.… Expand
  58. sunshine2364
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    In a span of two hours, I went from: struggling to survive on an irradiated planet (I mean, F***ING STRUGGLIN'), to dodging/blasting asteroids in an asteroid belt, to trading/learning from an alien species (the Gek; frog-like beings that believe they rule the universe as the "original spawn"), to discovering new species on the ocean floor of a massive ocean planet (basically one giantIn a span of two hours, I went from: struggling to survive on an irradiated planet (I mean, F***ING STRUGGLIN'), to dodging/blasting asteroids in an asteroid belt, to trading/learning from an alien species (the Gek; frog-like beings that believe they rule the universe as the "original spawn"), to discovering new species on the ocean floor of a massive ocean planet (basically one giant coral reef). In short, this is the game I've always been waiting for. I continuously need to remind myself, "Do whatever the heck you want," because I can do anything in this massive universe, and it's awesome knowing that I'll have a completely different experience every time I play. Furthermore, that extra piece of lore is worth the 2 minute trek through the alien jungle... just saying. Small piece of advice to newcomers: find a "Trading Post," park your ship, and start exploring the local terrain for all it has to offer. Love this game. 10/10, no doubt.… Expand
  59. lordofthepit75
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    An amazing game that is clearly not for everyone, but it certainly is for me! Amazing planets though when you get a dull one just move on. NPC's are cool and story. Potential for amazing updates. Some worlds are just amazing. Hostile T-Rex type creature on one of my planets stalks and attacks. This game is advancing the future of gaming the way it should! Amazing!
  60. ASH_ufo
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Забавно)) я игру вообще не ждал и даже не думал брать. Один из друзей купил, я скачал посмотреть от чего весь хайп. И каково было мое удивление когда я понял, именно такой игры мне не хватало. Для меня игра 8 из 10. Я понял что хотели сделать разработчики и чего им не хватило=( и я не один такой, многом знакомым она нравится. Другие же ждут чего-то там, где этого быть не может. Но оченьЗабавно)) я игру вообще не ждал и даже не думал брать. Один из друзей купил, я скачал посмотреть от чего весь хайп. И каково было мое удивление когда я понял, именно такой игры мне не хватало. Для меня игра 8 из 10. Я понял что хотели сделать разработчики и чего им не хватило=( и я не один такой, многом знакомым она нравится. Другие же ждут чего-то там, где этого быть не может. Но очень забавно наблюдать как движется стадо баранов. Ставлю 10 на перспективу и в противовес "критикам".… Expand
  61. hoppypoppy1
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This game is obviously not designed for everybody. It is a slow-moving, exploration, survival, RPG. The negative reviews you are hearing about are coming mostly from the people that were expecting "Minecraft in Space". I personally can't get enough of this game. A vast, endless universe with billions of new and exciting languages, creatures, environments, intelligent life, etc. A WHOLEThis game is obviously not designed for everybody. It is a slow-moving, exploration, survival, RPG. The negative reviews you are hearing about are coming mostly from the people that were expecting "Minecraft in Space". I personally can't get enough of this game. A vast, endless universe with billions of new and exciting languages, creatures, environments, intelligent life, etc. A WHOLE GALAXY to explore and scavenge. If you're looking for fast and exciting gameplay, look elsewhere because the gameplay is not what the game is about. It's about discovery and curiosity. I feel so immersed in the game's galaxy and am loving it. I would recommend to any wannabe space explorers because this fits the bill. Thank you Hello Games for providing another excellent video game!… Expand
  62. AstroAaron
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Absolutely loving this game!! It has been absolutely everything I was expecting and was told it'd be via marketing, nothing less. The game is exactly what I've wanted in a game for some time now.
  63. Aspis
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    Like others say, it's not for everyone. All I know is that I have been glued to the sofa for the last two days. The feeling of always seeing something unexpected. Getting to know the place you have arrived, and taking pictures of all the wonders you discover. The beauty of it all, and weirdness of some places. And then, when you feel ready, taking to the skies and plotting a new course toLike others say, it's not for everyone. All I know is that I have been glued to the sofa for the last two days. The feeling of always seeing something unexpected. Getting to know the place you have arrived, and taking pictures of all the wonders you discover. The beauty of it all, and weirdness of some places. And then, when you feel ready, taking to the skies and plotting a new course to the unknown. It is an adventure, and it is only what you make it yourself.… Expand
  64. nastybutler224
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    At first no man's sky is overwhelming and confusing,but after several hours it all comes into focus as you grasp the mechanics and UI. If you make it past the first few hours, you might never put down the controller.
  65. Paulo-Lameiras
    Nov 28, 2016
    10
    Despite the fact it failed to met some of its initial promisses (planet rotation, multiplayer features, etc), it's still a huge and ambition universe. The kind of experience i have been waiting for since i played Frontier Elite 2 on my Amiga 500, over 20 years ago.

    No other console game allows me to walk on an entire planet surface, enter my ship, travel through space in real time to    Despite the fact it failed to met some of its initial promisses (planet rotation, multiplayer features, etc), it's still a huge and ambition universe. The kind of experience i have been waiting for since i played Frontier Elite 2 on my Amiga 500, over 20 years ago.

    No other console game allows me to walk on an entire planet surface, enter my ship, travel through space in real time to another planet, enter its atmosphere, land, and jump out on foor again, all of this without a single loading. On the top of that, the game offers deep survival mechanics, inventory and resource management, and overal a huge amount of content.

    I liked the game when it came out (would give it a 7.5/10), but after update 1.1 i decided to start a new survival game. Survival is super chalenging and the contruction mechanics turn everything more personal.

    NMS has its flaws, but it's so ambitious in scale, not even AAA devs, with their infinite resources, dare to create something similar.

    9/10 on its current state, and the good news is that it will be geting better over time due to free updates.    … Expand
  66. HonestBill
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Most sandbox fans understand that procedural generation does not come without flaws! Those who enjoy sandbox games will enjoy this. Most of these reviews have not spent enough time with game to review it. The closer you get to the centre the more interesting things get. If you are not a sandbox fan, don't waste your time and don't bother playing because you will not like it.

    Overall    Most sandbox fans understand that procedural generation does not come without flaws! Those who enjoy sandbox games will enjoy this. Most of these reviews have not spent enough time with game to review it. The closer you get to the centre the more interesting things get. If you are not a sandbox fan, don't waste your time and don't bother playing because you will not like it.

    Overall this game is a 9/10 - PLUS an extra point because the Devs made a promise and delivered. The Devs explained what the game was going to be and that's what they produced.    … Expand
  67. bogmire
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    "The game doesn't have a story line or multi-player." -another review
    NO IT DOES NOT, and thank God. If you want another linear, scripted AAA twitch shooter, look elsewhere.
    This is a game for exploration, if you can't come up with your own objectives and story, then don't buy it, but don't knock it for not being COD.
  68. ginja
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Every bit as beautiful as I hoped for. The real struggle is trying to keep focused on one task, keep having moments of "oh! would you look at that" the only thing I'm going to say is the PS4 struggles I'm lucky enough to have bought it on both platforms and it's looking like the PC is going to be king here.
  69. tank_transportr
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Solid exploration. A divise game. Not for all. Specially not for ones looking for space minecraft. Please borrow from someone if you are not aware of the gameplay.
  70. Venatorem
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This is the space sim I've waited my entire life for. Everything about it is perfect. I'm saddened to see all these trolls giving the game an unfair review.
  71. mnatel
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    First of all, I think that those who are expecting a traditional triple A game are going to be disapointed, as well as those who are waiting for a indie game. No Man´s Sky is very unique, and with that comes a difficulty in puting a label onto it. So far, I´ve played for 10 hours and explored a bunch of planets. There is a very clear resource gathering and crafting cycle, more proeminentFirst of all, I think that those who are expecting a traditional triple A game are going to be disapointed, as well as those who are waiting for a indie game. No Man´s Sky is very unique, and with that comes a difficulty in puting a label onto it. So far, I´ve played for 10 hours and explored a bunch of planets. There is a very clear resource gathering and crafting cycle, more proeminent than some people might like. For me, though, it works great punctuating my planet exploration with some tense survival moments; without that, I think that the game would feel to bland. Anyway, I´m having a blast so far not only with the gigantic scale of the universe, but with the actual gameplay survival, exploration, fighting mechanics... If you are open minded about games, You´ll certainly will have a great time with No Man´s Sky... On the other hando, if you expect a shooter, just go play COD...… Expand
  72. omegamarx
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    un juego excelente el cual no es para todo el mundo. Si estas buscando un juego de pura accion, tiros y misiones esto no es para vos. El juego se centra en la exploracion y en descubrir cosas nuevas. Cada nuevo planeta que se visita es un ecosistema completamente distinto con efectos de sonido completamente distintos que lo hacen aun mas inmersivo. Si sos de los que aman estar horas yun juego excelente el cual no es para todo el mundo. Si estas buscando un juego de pura accion, tiros y misiones esto no es para vos. El juego se centra en la exploracion y en descubrir cosas nuevas. Cada nuevo planeta que se visita es un ecosistema completamente distinto con efectos de sonido completamente distintos que lo hacen aun mas inmersivo. Si sos de los que aman estar horas y horas encontrando nuevos objetos, descubriendo nuevos lenguajes y perderse para poder sacarle el mayor jugo al titulo entonces este juego es para vos.… Expand
  73. Tarekderbas
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    First and foremost, procedural generation of planets and environments works very well and produces extreme variation in planets, landscapes, resource abundances, and flora. The variation in Fauna could be slightly better but it's mighty good already. As for gameplay, it's a very immersive experience with very little to no hand-holding. You can choose to follow certain scripted narrativesFirst and foremost, procedural generation of planets and environments works very well and produces extreme variation in planets, landscapes, resource abundances, and flora. The variation in Fauna could be slightly better but it's mighty good already. As for gameplay, it's a very immersive experience with very little to no hand-holding. You can choose to follow certain scripted narratives or ignore them temporarily or indefinitely. The gameplay is fairly addictive for those who like exploration, gathering resources, and unlocking mysteries.

    Above all that, the game achieves what it sets out to do by creating a sense of awe and giving the player the feeling of single-handedly exploring a vast universe. It also has just enough elements and NPC's in play to keep you interested for a long time. All that with promised FREE future patches and update adding even more features which players are now anticipating. This game is a 10 for me both in premise and execution. WELL DONE HELLO GAMES. P.S. I spent about 7 hours on my first planet and wasn't bored for a second of it!    … Expand
  74. EL_TAHA
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Amazing, addictive, the "just 5 more minutes" kind of game. great concept with the biggest potential, but still with many issue.
    however a lot of things have already been fixed and addressed through patches and much more is coming. Even in its current state, its the best exploration/space game of this generation.
    upside: sense of discovery and finding new things never knowing what you    Amazing, addictive, the "just 5 more minutes" kind of game. great concept with the biggest potential, but still with many issue.
    however a lot of things have already been fixed and addressed through patches and much more is coming. Even in its current state, its the best exploration/space game of this generation.

    upside:
    sense of discovery and finding new things never knowing what you will find next
    beautiful art, amazing scenes, screenshot heaven
    interesting lore, as you learn about the history of what happened in the past and how the galaxy came to be.

    issues with the game:
    UI and some game mechanics needs improving: ( need shortcuts and hotkeys to make life easier)
    better waypoint system needed for planets and the interstellar travel ( devs confirmed this is in the works)

    for me these are the biggest issues in the game, and hopefully they are fixes easily

    my advice, try it out... its worth it    … Expand
  75. reyt_nice
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    If you're the kind of personal that enjoys the calm vibe of exploring in minecraft you will fall in love with this game. I feel like I'm writing my own history of space exploration.
  76. jonathawill
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This has to be one of the best games I have played in a long time. It has everything you need if you are looking for an exploration game. A marvel. A wonderful game with a beautiful look, I didn't want to go to sleep. This title, I think, will be engaging to gamers who enjoy exploring without much hand holding. It's a bold experiment, there aren't many devs making procedurally generatedThis has to be one of the best games I have played in a long time. It has everything you need if you are looking for an exploration game. A marvel. A wonderful game with a beautiful look, I didn't want to go to sleep. This title, I think, will be engaging to gamers who enjoy exploring without much hand holding. It's a bold experiment, there aren't many devs making procedurally generated titles these days and with any luck Hello Games has shown the others what can be made with this technique.… Expand
  77. MrWonderful
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Initialized on some random "paradise" planet with an unpronounceable name. Have to repair spaceship. Got killed by 3 Sentinel Drones while harvesting materials for said ship repairs. Respawned and sought revenge on drones. Continuing to repair ship. Haven't been able to leave planet to start exploration for two hours so far. Awesome.

    It's like EVE Online for vegans.
  78. SpikeLee2k18
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I'm liking it a lot so far. I've been farming high cost resources and running from sentinels. I'm upgrading my suit, ship, and mining gun. This game is pretty much what the developers said it would be. I'm looking forward to continued support by Hello Games.
  79. Rousmorgoth
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This game was once a huge disaster and disappointment. But they kept developing the game until today. I've spent many hours ingame in 2020 and I absolutely love it. Thank you Hello games!
  80. Dreizehn
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    This is not a 10, but its not a 0 neither (AT ALL) and we need to counterpart the stupid notes of 0 from trolls and people that havent play NMS. This is an AMAZING and absorbing game. I have spent 10h on it and I just think to get back to it as soon as I can. The universe is zonderfull, with plenty of things to do an to discover. Not a game for everyone, but A GREAT game for sure. PeopleThis is not a 10, but its not a 0 neither (AT ALL) and we need to counterpart the stupid notes of 0 from trolls and people that havent play NMS. This is an AMAZING and absorbing game. I have spent 10h on it and I just think to get back to it as soon as I can. The universe is zonderfull, with plenty of things to do an to discover. Not a game for everyone, but A GREAT game for sure. People who expected a Starcitizen game, go and play Starcitizen, but dont troll NMS if it wasnt what you imagined. I will give this game a 8… Expand
  81. Darknorm
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    How can you be upset about a game that has tried to push the boundaries and do something different. No Mans Sky is absolutely breathtaking and a fantastic experience all round.
  82. Panzerdragoonsa
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    A masterpiece, and probably a seminal moment in computing and gaming history, though most don't realise it yet. Your enjoyment is only really limited by your imagination, which is exactly how 'play' should be. The people criticising this game seem simply unable to handle the shock of the 'new'. And these are the same 'types' of people who criticised System Shock 2, upon its first release.
  83. Macrov
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    This game is just an amazing amount of fun. For the majority of people. people who just want to chill out, and not stress. This game has been a ton of fun. If you go into it thinking it is a shooter, or something that is going to be all about gore, romping around and just mindlessly killing things. You will be dissapointed. But if you want a game where the real fun is just exploring aThis game is just an amazing amount of fun. For the majority of people. people who just want to chill out, and not stress. This game has been a ton of fun. If you go into it thinking it is a shooter, or something that is going to be all about gore, romping around and just mindlessly killing things. You will be dissapointed. But if you want a game where the real fun is just exploring a planet. Learning about an Alien Race's language. Mining, flying around a cold and barren world looking for all the species of that planet. You will have a ton of fun. This is like a considerably better version of Minecraft. I couldn't say enough good things about this game. I usually play it after any stressful activity. If I have just gotten off Starcraft 2 or Heroes of the Storm I go and play some No Man's Sky and just feel at peace. It is a superb game with a ton of depth if you look for it. And the developers have done a massively great job patching it already. I am hopeful for continued patches and content along the way!… Expand
  84. eeanmuir
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    With all the negative attention this game has had I've been able to enjoy it thoroughly.

    I've been gaming for 20+ years and have recently struggled really enjoying lots of the AAA games. No Man's Sky is a perfect, casual, chill game. It's not what a lot of people feel was advertised. It's not the what you should get for a AAA title. It's worth the AAA price, in my opinion. It's just    With all the negative attention this game has had I've been able to enjoy it thoroughly.

    I've been gaming for 20+ years and have recently struggled really enjoying lots of the AAA games.

    No Man's Sky is a perfect, casual, chill game. It's not what a lot of people feel was advertised. It's not the what you should get for a AAA title. It's worth the AAA price, in my opinion. It's just so muc fun and hopefully it can get better.

    If you're on the fence, wait.

    If you want a chill space exploration game, get it.    … Expand
  85. JuhBoi
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    Everyone reviewing this game poorly is playing the game wrong, this game is absolutely sublime. Not only does it have a story that is outstanding and only takes around 11 hours if you follow the atlas path, but the pay off at the end is totally worth the hours you put in. If your not ok with only 11 hours there is an alternate path to complete the story that takes roughly 30 hours, and ifEveryone reviewing this game poorly is playing the game wrong, this game is absolutely sublime. Not only does it have a story that is outstanding and only takes around 11 hours if you follow the atlas path, but the pay off at the end is totally worth the hours you put in. If your not ok with only 11 hours there is an alternate path to complete the story that takes roughly 30 hours, and if that's still not enough I just spent 24 hours on a single planet alone that I thought was beautiful. In my opinion this game is worth the money just to take of into space for the first time and experience that. In reality this game has the greatest story of any game released this year and if you dont play it you are missing out on one of the greatest games of all time.… Expand
  86. mope84
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    I was worried about the bad user reviews but i think this game is really unique. i cant say yet if i play this game forever but the first few hours were a lot of fun and a great gaming experience. I cant stop exploring.
  87. Ridley2014
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    A lot of people are advising you to ignore the negative reviews, and while they should definitely be taken with a grain of salt (I personally bet at least a few of them are written or given by people who aren't going to or can't play the game), definitely read some of the more thought-out ones, because this is NOT a game for everyone. Hell, it's probably not a game for most people. ButA lot of people are advising you to ignore the negative reviews, and while they should definitely be taken with a grain of salt (I personally bet at least a few of them are written or given by people who aren't going to or can't play the game), definitely read some of the more thought-out ones, because this is NOT a game for everyone. Hell, it's probably not a game for most people. But there's a lot of people out there where this might be the FIRST game that's perfect for them. It's simple: it's a very heavily economically- and scientifically-based space/ground exploration and trading game with frequent but optional space combat endeavors. While managing to stay fantastical and very sci-fi in its universal design, the game is also very realistic, and can therefore be very tedious at times, and requires you to be very intelligent in your techniques to store, trade and upgrade items, tools, ships, etc.. It's very DIY. And that's precisely why I love it so much. Now, wether or not it will hold up to hours upon hours of playing I'll have to wait and see, but at well over 10 hours in I can say that I'm not feeling any sign of losing interest.
    Pretty much, think of No Man's Sky as a combination of survival mode on Minecraft with the space stage of Spore, and make it about a couple trillion times bigger, and you've got something along these lines.    … Expand
  88. lauta2701
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia, una obra maestra. con solo la idea que tenes que explorar 18 quintillones de planetas y ver a lo lejos dos y pensar en la cantidad que hay es impresionante. hay mucha gente que no le gusto pero no entiende nada sobre el juego, se pensaron que iba a ser un GTA espacial lo cual es todo lo controario. viva Hello Games
  89. bigburger
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Everything Ive ever hoped for in a space exploration game, beautiful planets, sublime visuals, incredible diversity of plants and animals, aliens languages and the wonderful feeling of the vastness of space that I have never before gotten from a video game. Hello Games have created a wonderful experience and I'm hooked completely, they deserve their applause for not only bucking the trendEverything Ive ever hoped for in a space exploration game, beautiful planets, sublime visuals, incredible diversity of plants and animals, aliens languages and the wonderful feeling of the vastness of space that I have never before gotten from a video game. Hello Games have created a wonderful experience and I'm hooked completely, they deserve their applause for not only bucking the trend and not playing it safe but for putting so much love and care into their work, the video game industry has become stale and its partly for this reason the game has garnered so much attention, it dares to be new and innovative… Expand
  90. yoho
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    Amazing game which is now the best game of space exploration ever. One of the few games receiving continuous free updates with tons of content. New expeditions every 6 months give you new objectives and unique items making you travel through the best places in NMS. Hope physical ps5 release will be a success because this game deserves it.
  91. southtree
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This is a pretty amazing game. Really enjoying exploring and mining, and I can see myself playing this for a very long time. I am pretty excited about what future updates will bring.
  92. geistreiches
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    it's sad do see that many can't use a game like this as an inspiration and just complain about it, maybe the only thing the game showed them is that their heads are empty.. boring? only for the braindead..
  93. ProxyNomine
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    So I have seen some really bad reviews on here and if you have played the game at all you will know right away that they are lies. Some talk about Micro-transaction but the problem is there are NO micro-transactions in the game. They talk about it being empty and only playing for 4 hours on one planet! These are people that are either fake reviews from people that have never played orSo I have seen some really bad reviews on here and if you have played the game at all you will know right away that they are lies. Some talk about Micro-transaction but the problem is there are NO micro-transactions in the game. They talk about it being empty and only playing for 4 hours on one planet! These are people that are either fake reviews from people that have never played or morons that didn't do ANY research before buying and it's not fair to blame the game when the player is to stupid to read.

    The game is great, if you love survival/crafting and space this is for you. And remember there next update will have base building. Check there official patch notes on there site it's at the bottom where Sean says "base building and owning giant frieghters" so play on everyone!    … Expand
  94. abishai
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    I have played 30-40+ hours in this game. I realize it's not for everybody, and that some people won't like it - not just because it didn't live up to the hype but because it isn't a game for everyone. However, it is a game for some people (like me) and if it's a game for you, you'll love it. I think the art direction is great and I haven't lost the joy of landing on new planets. There'sI have played 30-40+ hours in this game. I realize it's not for everybody, and that some people won't like it - not just because it didn't live up to the hype but because it isn't a game for everyone. However, it is a game for some people (like me) and if it's a game for you, you'll love it. I think the art direction is great and I haven't lost the joy of landing on new planets. There's still things I haven't done. Perhaps the best way to explain it is this quote by Sean Murray: "What we did set out to do, for just one moment you play the game, you land on a planet and you feel embedded there, that this is a real place. It's something you've discovered for yourself and you have a moment of wonder, and for me that is unique to games that we can do that and I think totally justifies the game." If that sounds interesting - this game is more than worth it.… Expand
  95. Lokostill
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Nice relaxing game. The chilled soundtrack and the feeling of being alone out there exploring space is enjoyable. A nice game to play when I feel like playing something different from time to time.
  96. megabear
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    Easily the Game of the Year

    I have personally cancelled this game twice prior, and had only ordered the game last Friday. I received the PS4 copy, and purchased a PC copy as well after having played the game. What a treat! This is a beautiful game that expands the horizon of whatever current technology can offer, or had been able to offer anyway. As you delve into the game, you begin    Easily the Game of the Year

    I have personally cancelled this game twice prior, and had only ordered the game last Friday. I received the PS4 copy, and purchased a PC copy as well after having played the game.

    What a treat! This is a beautiful game that expands the horizon of whatever current technology can offer, or had been able to offer anyway. As you delve into the game, you begin to realize just how massive this game is. To be able to simply fly off in space and go to any star, is simply out of the world. The diversity in plants, animals, weather, technology, etc, I can't believe only a few people worked on this game. What a feat.

    The colors in this game are amazingly well done. Hard to believe that they are randomly generated. The music and sound is even better. I imagine they are triggered by the type of environment you encounter, and the sound of grass rustling, sea breeze, and everything else is simply amazing.

    Most importantly, the amazing experience this game delivers can't be put into words. Thank you Sean and the team for delivering us the game of this generation. We hope to see more of you.    … Expand
  97. lukelinardos
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Excellent game. If you love exploration/survival then this is the perfect game. It isn't for everyone, if your looking for a perfectly polished game and don't appreciate indies then you won't enjoy this. Don't listen to the bad reviews, this game is so much fun and for the first time in a while, I'm sitting staring at the screen in a nostalgic awe.
  98. B-I-G-DEVIL-
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    People giving this game bad reviews need to actually research the game before buying them. It's exactly what they said it would be and i look forward to the updates to see what they add to the game.

    Also those moaning about graphic need understand this is game built by 11 people where worlds generate as you arrive. So please get a grip or try to understand how games built before slag it    People giving this game bad reviews need to actually research the game before buying them. It's exactly what they said it would be and i look forward to the updates to see what they add to the game.

    Also those moaning about graphic need understand this is game built by 11 people where worlds generate as you arrive. So please get a grip or try to understand how games built before slag it off.

    It's not a 10/10 game but these reviews are ridicoulous so gave it 10 instead of 7    … Expand
  99. destinytower
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    Simply an incredible attempt. Is it multiplayer FPS? Definitely NOT (hence the disgruntled negative reviews, and the PC launch had problems--this review is for the PS4 version).

    Does it come close to giving you a world where the sky belongs to no singular human? HELL YES. There is so much packed in this game, exploration, trading, inventory management, upgrading inventory, "recipes," a    Simply an incredible attempt. Is it multiplayer FPS? Definitely NOT (hence the disgruntled negative reviews, and the PC launch had problems--this review is for the PS4 version).

    Does it come close to giving you a world where the sky belongs to no singular human? HELL YES. There is so much packed in this game, exploration, trading, inventory management, upgrading inventory, "recipes," a slightly linear story possibility, but it allows you freedom to do what you want.
    Do you want to find a story? Cool, do that.
    Want to search for a planet with cute animals? Go for it!
    Like flying around in space? Check, we got that B-Roll!
    Want to find against dinosaur-looking animals, killing them on exotic locations? Yes, you can!
    Want to fund Donald Trump to try to win the 2016 US Presidential Elections? NO! NO! NO! NOOOOOOOOOO! NO! That is TOO SPECIFIC. This game won't do that.

    Pop on some acid jazz, triphop, or some ambient music in the background, put this game on, and enjoy your travels, Space Cowboy!    … Expand
  100. Nuckoo
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    This is now my favourite game ever. I've played just about every moment I could since launch.

    While a few mechanics could be explained in-game better than they are, once armed with the right knowledge you can settle in for some grand space exploration and some occasional laughs from the resident aliens. The science path (scanning life forms) is quite difficult early on and the    This is now my favourite game ever. I've played just about every moment I could since launch.

    While a few mechanics could be explained in-game better than they are, once armed with the right knowledge you can settle in for some grand space exploration and some occasional laughs from the resident aliens.

    The science path (scanning life forms) is quite difficult early on and the rewards really suck for it. Can take forever to track down all the animals you need for the planetary bonus which is pretty meager. So you'll need to do some some trading and or mining and or crafting on the side to stay afloat. The good news is that all of those are well implemented and money is easy to make once you know how.

    Could be that not everyone will love it but I suspect you'll know if that's you or not. If you enjoy survival games and sci-fi this game is so good it might ruin your life. Especially when you land on your first planet with seriously funky wildlife - for me that was the second planet in my fifth system. Giant flying flukeworms. enormous tick monsters with tentacles everywhere, etc. etc.. That's on the edge of the galaxy too. It's supposed to get weirder closer to the center.

    Must get back to playing!    … Expand
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  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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