No Man's Sky

 PlayStation 4
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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5473 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,123 out of 5473
  2. Mixed: 648 out of 5473
  3. Negative: 2,702 out of 5473
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  1. Eleven879
    Aug 13, 2016
    1
    Much hype about nothing, a disappointment, a game so buggy that perhaps deserved to be published only as early access.

    I managed to play ten minutes maximum before the crash, a tutorial beginning ... and not even seem bad!
    A mix of resources research, crafting and exploration ...

    Under these conditions € 60 is not worth it, maybe 15 for early access as a beta would be more honest.
  2. Bobraie
    Aug 14, 2016
    1
    Extremely repetitive. Same planet pattern, no story, no feeling of progression, lame space battle. The game isn't optimised for PC so even with a good computer there is a lot of lags.

    Otherwise, the world is big enough, destroyable terrain, nice ambiance. Not worth 60$ but 20$.
  3. SirMurtresser
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    This is a magnificent game, with a good concept, you're alone in the universe with thousands and thousands of planets, species not be recognize, and much vegetable places too, your capacity to make things is Absolutely big. You make you story or you not be able?
    This game is not for everyone, but I think "that game is for me"
  4. NoManHype
    Aug 16, 2016
    4
    I played the game for about 15 hours and read many reviews here and i think the people who gave it a mediocre score are the ones with a more realistic view on the true nature of this game. The concept of this game is very interesting and that's the reason i pushed my playtime a little more, despite i was already bored with it.There's absolutely nothing to do in the world(s) of No Man'sI played the game for about 15 hours and read many reviews here and i think the people who gave it a mediocre score are the ones with a more realistic view on the true nature of this game. The concept of this game is very interesting and that's the reason i pushed my playtime a little more, despite i was already bored with it.There's absolutely nothing to do in the world(s) of No Man's Sky. Only thing you do is grind, grind, grind to get better stuff. I like to grind in games but i don't want to play a game that has nothing to offer besides grinding. It has to be a less prominent role in a game. This game is behind the interesting idea (on paper) so shallow and thin that it is almost unbelievable this game had a green light for a release. It's not a finished product. Maybe this game was better suited for something like a demo, a promotion thing of a game producer. To show what can be done with nowadays technology, because this game is missing it's core: Gameplay.
    It's an unripe apple, plucked from the tree too soon.    … Expand
  5. petebaldwin
    Aug 19, 2016
    5
    I really want to like this game. The team have created a really interesting sandbox with some great visuals but everything just feels empty. You repeat the same actions over and over without any real reward or reason for doing so...

    I hope to come back to this in 6-12 months and see what they have added but as things stand, this just feels like a tech-demo. It's amazing to see how many    I really want to like this game. The team have created a really interesting sandbox with some great visuals but everything just feels empty. You repeat the same actions over and over without any real reward or reason for doing so...

    I hope to come back to this in 6-12 months and see what they have added but as things stand, this just feels like a tech-demo. It's amazing to see how many planets exist in this game and the size of each one. It's amazing to hear how it works and how it is created. The problem is that whilst you are playing it, you can't help but think "imagine when someone makes a proper game with this tech."    … Expand
  6. Microsteve
    Aug 19, 2016
    7
    I like it, the mechanics are good but it's clearly not finished. They need to put a lot more variety in there or I won't be playing for long. Elite Dangerous is a far better game right now but has had significantly more development
  7. Ghostly-Gamer
    Aug 31, 2016
    8
    I have not actually played the game myself, but i have read a lot of reviews. It seems that people are either stuck a the point of it being amazing and it being absolute trash, with no middle ground. But to me this game seems really cool and i do not mind the repetitive nature that everyone is talking about. I just would like to explore a galaxy or two and find every single creature andI have not actually played the game myself, but i have read a lot of reviews. It seems that people are either stuck a the point of it being amazing and it being absolute trash, with no middle ground. But to me this game seems really cool and i do not mind the repetitive nature that everyone is talking about. I just would like to explore a galaxy or two and find every single creature and life form there is.… Expand
  8. enigma81
    Sep 5, 2016
    8
    Good relaxing exploration game. I can sit down and discover new planets for an hour or two in the evening. Some are barren and unfriendly some are lush and filled with life. Is it intense and super on gameplay, no. However it's still an awesome experience flying around a universe filled with various animals, aliens, plants etc.
  9. xigbar2014
    Sep 7, 2016
    8
    I've been playing No Man's Sky since the 10th, I enjoy playing the game. Even those I listened to all the hype about the game I know that they couldn't do when they promised with only a team on 13 people. The price for the game is to high for what it is. I feel like I have brought a unfinished game that as just left the Alpha stage on it's build and now entered into the beta stage onI've been playing No Man's Sky since the 10th, I enjoy playing the game. Even those I listened to all the hype about the game I know that they couldn't do when they promised with only a team on 13 people. The price for the game is to high for what it is. I feel like I have brought a unfinished game that as just left the Alpha stage on it's build and now entered into the beta stage on the build. They are right in saying that every planet is almost different, the only differences I see in the lighting and the texture. To tell what a planet is like before I land on it for the first time is by looking at the plants eg some mushrooms tell me if the planet is toxic or nuclear. So to end this I'm saying it is good game but could of been better if one it was tested right and all the bugs were fixed.… Expand
  10. bartalex
    Dec 7, 2016
    4
    Juego platinado en 20 horas
    Muy aburrido con planetas muy poco laborados con experiencia grafica muy pobre
    Y no tiene multijugador
    En general es una mala compra.
  11. originray
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    (all these Views in my review are my own personal preference) I love this game, I love exploring all the different planets, finding the different creatures and plants. This game in my mind fulfils what I want a Space exploration game to be, Vast, fun and with only one goal that you're not really pushed towards but that's still there should you want to do it. This is just the type of game(all these Views in my review are my own personal preference) I love this game, I love exploring all the different planets, finding the different creatures and plants. This game in my mind fulfils what I want a Space exploration game to be, Vast, fun and with only one goal that you're not really pushed towards but that's still there should you want to do it. This is just the type of game for me, Open world with nothing that pressures me to do something, which has always been my problem with the genre, for example in Skyrim I always felt Pressured to go straight to the quest objective without deviating from that path but in No Man's Sky I can do what I want without feeling like I should be doing that "Important" quest that needs to be done now. No one say's you need to get to the centre of the universe because if you don't do it the Universe will end or something else to that same effect, It's like "Hey Man the story is in this direction but you can do some completely random **** for as long as you want, i'll wait". I enjoy the flying mechanics and love customising bases and going around in the vehicles from the new patches. I don't mind mining, after all I've played minecraft for over a few hundred hours. but one problem I have is that there isn't enough sentient life on the planets, a few outposts here and there but otherwise nothing, If you say this system is controlled by the Gek then were are some cities or at least towns, but that doesn't bug me all too much.… Expand
  12. Chrysler
    Jul 30, 2018
    10
    I love this game,the next update made it well worth it and thsi game deserves at least 8 but I will give it 10 since for me its the perfect and most fun game I ever played,I love the procedual generation,the variety,the new content,the vastness of space and planets,this game is the best space game I ever played.And my favorite all time.
  13. RUNaPUFF
    Mar 27, 2018
    3
    This game would be great if it were.... $5.

    Aside from the bugs and crashes, the only thing you do in this game is fly to a planet, break some things, smell some flowers, and then leave. There is no story, there is no dialogue, there is nothing. It is amazing how empty and unpolished this game is.
  14. GrimmReminder
    May 23, 2018
    10
    After all the new content that has been added, all the patches and updates, this game is absolutely fantastic, and exactly what I always wanted it to be. 10/10
  15. napelm
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    If you came here looking for reviews and see all Negative reviews, you will find only haters that came to review a game that they thought would be, not realizing this is not a game for everybody, nor a PvP, just a chill adventure where the goal is not important, but the journey.

    If you are looking for a PvP, combat game to play with teammates and enemies online, this is not the game for    If you came here looking for reviews and see all Negative reviews, you will find only haters that came to review a game that they thought would be, not realizing this is not a game for everybody, nor a PvP, just a chill adventure where the goal is not important, but the journey.

    If you are looking for a PvP, combat game to play with teammates and enemies online, this is not the game for you. Even with the MP release, it is still not that experience.
    If you came to look for a exploration, relaxing game, then this is you place. Now with NEXT update, it adds tons of new stuff that expand your gameplay in positive ways. Gotta love this    … Expand
  16. bconfortin
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    The NEXT update just released and this makes the game something else. It's gorgeous. It's like No Man's Sky 2.

    It adds multiplayer and a ton of other features. We can build our own fleets now! It's amazing. Base building has been widely improved and you can do it everywhere on the planet now, even underwater. You build the base computer and if nobody owns that spot, it's yours. The    The NEXT update just released and this makes the game something else. It's gorgeous. It's like No Man's Sky 2.

    It adds multiplayer and a ton of other features. We can build our own fleets now! It's amazing.
    Base building has been widely improved and you can do it everywhere on the planet now, even underwater. You build the base computer and if nobody owns that spot, it's yours.

    The tutorial is completely reworked and it introduces core mechanics earlier, like bases and freighters (I hear you get your first freighter free of charge, so that's neat).

    They also reworked the enhancement systems for weapons and ship upgrades. It makes more sense now, at least for me.

    Textures and procedural generation have been improved, along with new animations and a character model with full customization. You can play with other races, too!

    It's a breathtaking game. All new features that comes after today is going to be a plus.    … Expand
  17. noakespg
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    Following two years of enhancements, the game is now unrecognisable to that released in 2016. Significant new content and well considered changes to the story and game play loops make this the game promised, and a must play experience for any fans of Sci fi, spare exploration, base building or survival.
  18. bcGrimm
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    I loved this game before the NEXT update. Now it's absolutely an incredible game. 300 hours total and I still come back for these updates.
  19. ThePeoplesVoice
    Aug 15, 2018
    8
    After the latest updates the game really improved. For me No Man's Sky is a game I always hoped for. It's just a relaxing experience. Lay back and explore the universe. There are fights if you want to pick one or just be a trader. Earn yourself a freight ship and built your own fleet. Build some bases on random planets and join your friends to explore together. No Man's Sky is not yourAfter the latest updates the game really improved. For me No Man's Sky is a game I always hoped for. It's just a relaxing experience. Lay back and explore the universe. There are fights if you want to pick one or just be a trader. Earn yourself a freight ship and built your own fleet. Build some bases on random planets and join your friends to explore together. No Man's Sky is not your typical game. I just play it when I don't want to play anything else.… Expand
  20. greninjaX
    Sep 26, 2019
    0
    no man's sky? more like no one should buy. . . this game. it's bad. and the creators lied about it
  21. 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.
  22. rexrpgs
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky is a deeply flawed masterpiece (I realize that is a contradiction, but that's why this game is so deeply divisive). Yes, I can see how some could find it repetitive or boring, but no game has ever so perfectly captured the feeling of space exploration, and even after ~20 hours of playing since release, No Man's Sky continues to feed me surprise after surprise.

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

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

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

    The truth is that if you are someone who loves space games and has always dreamed of exploring the cosmos, No Man's Sky is not going to let you down, whatever legitimate complaints people may have. It just captures the 1950's sci-fi feeling of lonely wandering in a strange galaxy so perfectly. You will recognize its many flaws and love it all the same.    … Expand
  23. CharlesFBronson
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    Game is exactly how I thought it will be - Relaxing experience where you can explore billions of planets with animals and environment which no player saw before you. With lots of different upgrades, ships to fly and fight with and awesome music that fits the game perfectly. I guess portion of people will say that its boring but I don't know what these people expected from it. To meGame is exactly how I thought it will be - Relaxing experience where you can explore billions of planets with animals and environment which no player saw before you. With lots of different upgrades, ships to fly and fight with and awesome music that fits the game perfectly. I guess portion of people will say that its boring but I don't know what these people expected from it. To me Minecraft is boring while its definitely not a bad game and it still got millions of fans.I bet this will be the case of NMS as well. If you want to relax, explore and see some (well... lots of!) unique stuff - you should definitely try it ! And if you enjoyed movies like The Martian or 2001 Space odyssey the experience should be even better."To boldly go where no one has gone before"… Expand
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. Diolox
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Just what the developers promised. Not for C.O.D. Kids. Good exploration, beautifull colour palette, and hools instantly. Thats the game I was waiting for.
  27. 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
  28. DayZ_Tabloids
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    "But I would walk 500 miles
    And I would walk 500 more
    To be the man who walked 1,000 mile"

    You'll do a lot more than that in MNS, Less than Jake. A whole. Lot. More.
  29. attachmatte
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is great for those who like space exploration, everything is beautiful in the game, but if you are looking for multiplayer, connect with other players and shooting, this game is not for you… Expand
  30. SharkFynn
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    I knew what to expect with this game (and it was what was promised) -- a sci-fi exploration survival game. And I've played a dozen hours so far, and don't see the end of my enjoyment any time soon. I'm partly just taking my time, but also figuring things out. I love the surprises, so I minimize my exposure to spoilers. I never expected multiplayer, so I'm not disappointed I can't buddyI knew what to expect with this game (and it was what was promised) -- a sci-fi exploration survival game. And I've played a dozen hours so far, and don't see the end of my enjoyment any time soon. I'm partly just taking my time, but also figuring things out. I love the surprises, so I minimize my exposure to spoilers. I never expected multiplayer, so I'm not disappointed I can't buddy up... but I've yet to come across another person's discovery, or see twinkling stars that indicate there's a discovery being made by someone in that system. TL;DR happy with the game, still playing and enjoying; there's room for improvement, but give it a chance. It's really only JUST been released (smh on some people).… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 96 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 54 out of 96
  3. Negative: 1 out of 96
  1. GameCritics
    May 8, 2020
    80
    While I’m sure developer Hello Games is still tweaking things and perhaps even creating more content for No Man’s Sky, the current state of affairs is a strong one. This galactic opus still offers an infinite amount of content for those who want to lose themselves among the stars, but now also contains a concrete throughline that will satisfy a wider array of players. It can be irritating at times, but it’s also full of stunning moments and the satisfaction of building a virtual life among the stars. Four years after launch, it’s finally a journey worth taking.
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  2. BaziCenter
    Feb 10, 2017
    60
    The world of No Man's Sky is insanely vast and beautiful, but there’s nothing to do in it! There’s no goal, no destination, no ending, nothing!
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  3. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    60
    While No Man's Sky is engrossing for the first few hours, repetition starts to set in and the proceedings grow dull. The developers stated that they plan to add significant features such as base building which could dramatically change the game for the better. There's a promising foundation present, so it's possible to envision a more substantial game down the line. As it currently stands, though, our excitement to cross the universe faded sooner than we expected.
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