No Man's Sky

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4.8

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  1. Rbar
    Jul 10, 2018
    9
    So. I was very excited when this game was first announced. Bought it at midnight of the release. How horribly disappointed I was cannot be put into words. I sold the game after about 8 hours of play. As the years went by I would occasionally look at the updates to the game and think about trying it again. I finally pulled the trigger last week and bought the game again. NOW this isSo. I was very excited when this game was first announced. Bought it at midnight of the release. How horribly disappointed I was cannot be put into words. I sold the game after about 8 hours of play. As the years went by I would occasionally look at the updates to the game and think about trying it again. I finally pulled the trigger last week and bought the game again. NOW this is the game i was hoping for. Beautiful, vibrant and full of life. I would recommend anyone who initially felt the same as me to revisit this game. Hope this review helps.… Expand
  2. DTanilG
    Nov 25, 2018
    5
    Хочу сказать, спасибо за игру! Спасибо за постоянные обновления и полностью переведённый на русский язык локализацию! Вы большие молодцы. Но, я жду обновление NMS 2.0, тогда вернусь на пару часов... Всего лишь на пару часов...
  3. Eione
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    It got me hooked, almost 300hrs, 200 on the first release and was impressed at that time of its technology/ game engine, randomly generating huge worlds. And now started playing the game again on Survival mode. Its hard and tedious, but the new things added make the game a lot more complex but simpler for its quality of life improvements. Also, respect for Hello Games for still improvingIt got me hooked, almost 300hrs, 200 on the first release and was impressed at that time of its technology/ game engine, randomly generating huge worlds. And now started playing the game again on Survival mode. Its hard and tedious, but the new things added make the game a lot more complex but simpler for its quality of life improvements. Also, respect for Hello Games for still improving the game till now.… Expand
  4. VaiPhil
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    O que dizer? Esse jogo é simplesmente fantastico, o melhor jogo que ja joguei na minha vida, ele é simplesmente incrivel e merecia GOTY, na boa joguem que vcs vão SIMPLESMENTE AMAR ESSA DELICIA
  5. piperonumberone
    May 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. is the second best game because is a thrilling game because you explore magic worlds… Expand
  6. masterK
    Aug 6, 2018
    8
    Giocato a fondo e a lungo ritengo che sia una esperienza che, anche alla luce degli ultimi update, sia riservata davvero a pochi. Personalmente ritengo che l'esplorazione planetaria, la raccolta delle risorse, il crafting di basi e astronavi sia divertente anche se non eccessivamente profondo. Ci sono ancora dei bug e talvolta il gioco va in crash. I nuovi materiali da raccogliere sono benGiocato a fondo e a lungo ritengo che sia una esperienza che, anche alla luce degli ultimi update, sia riservata davvero a pochi. Personalmente ritengo che l'esplorazione planetaria, la raccolta delle risorse, il crafting di basi e astronavi sia divertente anche se non eccessivamente profondo. Ci sono ancora dei bug e talvolta il gioco va in crash. I nuovi materiali da raccogliere sono ben bilanciati anche se alcuni, come l'uranio così importanti per la navicella o alcune strutture, sono difficili da trovare. Pianeti, basi, bioma e creature dopo Next sono molto meglio definite e più varie. Io adoro l'idea dei viaggi spaziali e di ritrovarmi in un universo immenso da esplorare e quindi un gioco come questo lo trovo comunque imperdibile.… Expand
  7. Wh1te_Wolf
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    Игра отличная, для выживастика сойдет, мне кажется что с каждым обновлением она все лучше и лучше!
    Минусы
    Графика она слишком на некоторых планетах давит на глаза Плюсы С обновлениями много чего меняют, и это хорошо Можно спокойно лежа на диване убить свое время (в хорошем смысле) Да и также дать воле фантазии! Вроде все что получилось подметить в игре, вот как-то так. Я считаю что    Игра отличная, для выживастика сойдет, мне кажется что с каждым обновлением она все лучше и лучше!
    Минусы
    Графика она слишком на некоторых планетах давит на глаза
    Плюсы
    С обновлениями много чего меняют, и это хорошо
    Можно спокойно лежа на диване убить свое время (в хорошем смысле)
    Да и также дать воле фантазии!
    Вроде все что получилось подметить в игре, вот как-то так. Я считаю что её можно брать. Так-как разработчики делают разные дополнения, и сними (повторю еще раз) она становится лучше, при том гораздо лучше чем была в начале, а тогда игра действительно была полным Г    … Expand
  8. SGWells
    Sep 27, 2020
    5
    I bought this game last week, so i don't know the original game. I must say that i never played a game who became so boring so quick.
    No chance to stick at it. Simply a void game.
  9. W0lf_0f_Snyd3r
    Jul 14, 2019
    7
    A lot of potential, but just extremely boring due to the immense amount of info coming in: these minerals, these Flora, need this, need that, need this and that to make this which further, (when added with X) results in object A which you need to further purify mineral F. It's just tried too hard to be complicated. I'm still stuck on the first part of the game because it's boringA lot of potential, but just extremely boring due to the immense amount of info coming in: these minerals, these Flora, need this, need that, need this and that to make this which further, (when added with X) results in object A which you need to further purify mineral F. It's just tried too hard to be complicated. I'm still stuck on the first part of the game because it's boring collecting minerals and building lame gizmos. I just want to lightspeed travel and leave to other places.… Expand
  10. Shakybooty
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    The greatest game ever made.

    And I’ve played a lot of games.

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

    And that’s before I try the free beyond/VR etc update....
  11. Flashyboy89
    Nov 3, 2020
    1
    I played and got the platinum trophy for NMS back in 2016. The main problem with the game is that it is not rewarding in anyway whatsoever. Everything is a grind and the crafting system over the years of updates has just turned it in to a cluster **** I would think gamers with autism love this game.
  12. Catdaddy_77
    Jun 13, 2021
    9
    While this games had a rough start, the patches and new cost free new game modes like Explorations, have this game beating the hype that built up on 2016. No microtransactions, multiplayer, and space station building are all there. If you don’t have it buy it. If you haven’t played it in a while you will be surprised and delighted at how it plays now. Glitches? Still some but few and farWhile this games had a rough start, the patches and new cost free new game modes like Explorations, have this game beating the hype that built up on 2016. No microtransactions, multiplayer, and space station building are all there. If you don’t have it buy it. If you haven’t played it in a while you will be surprised and delighted at how it plays now. Glitches? Still some but few and far between. Hello Games is committed to fixes and expansions. Welcome back traveler.… Expand
  13. Rodrigosanlop
    Jul 16, 2020
    0
    Engañar a la gente con falsas promesas y características del juego solo tiene un nombre estafar.
  14. mario1892
    Jul 20, 2020
    2
    Has a nice idea, but poorly executed, just felt that I lost my money, hopefully they fix it
  15. GustaCNXFL
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Bom No Man's Sky começou sendo a muitas promesas de um jogo espacial onde um universo inteiro seria gerado procedalmente com infinitos planetas e sistemas solares
    Os Animais de cada planeta tambem seriam gerados aleatoriamente entao voce nunca iria ver a mesma especie de criatura repetida em outro planeta.
    Isso era uma ideia genial! e ainda tinham prometido Multiplayer! e diversas outras    Bom No Man's Sky começou sendo a muitas promesas de um jogo espacial onde um universo inteiro seria gerado procedalmente com infinitos planetas e sistemas solares
    Os Animais de cada planeta tambem seriam gerados aleatoriamente entao voce nunca iria ver a mesma especie de criatura repetida em outro planeta.
    Isso era uma ideia genial! e ainda tinham prometido Multiplayer! e diversas outras coisas! era incrivel pensar que poderia existir um jogo assim..

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

    MAS!

    a empresa que fez o jogo! começou a trabalhar muito para reparar o jogo e o deixar polido para se tornar o jogo que eles aviam prometido!
    Eles conseguiram No Man's Sky Hoje em dia em 2021 tem tudo que eles prometeram e adicionaram coisas que eles nem tinham prometido!
    o Jogo esta incrivel agora Recomendo demais Comprar o jogo pra jogar! No Man's Sky esta incrivel infinitas galaxias e planetas com Escosistemas Unicos!
    Graficos Incriveis e a Equipe que fez o jogo ainda continua o atualizando ate hoje adicionando novos conteudos!
    No Man's Sky e o jogo Perfeito que tinham prometido para gente!    … Expand
  16. gorghimself
    May 5, 2021
    10
    I heard good things about this game repeatedly and held off purchasing but boy am I glad I did! Whilst it has clearly benefited from 5 years of development, to say this is anything but a masterpiece of a game is an understatement, there are flaws and bugs but they are quickly fixed and the attention to detail is stunning. I would imagine that many would be put off but I have immenselyI heard good things about this game repeatedly and held off purchasing but boy am I glad I did! Whilst it has clearly benefited from 5 years of development, to say this is anything but a masterpiece of a game is an understatement, there are flaws and bugs but they are quickly fixed and the attention to detail is stunning. I would imagine that many would be put off but I have immensely enjoyed my time exploring the universe and there are still many things I have yet to do in the game. It's a shame all the negative initial reviews hold this down in the ratings...… Expand
  17. Dare_04
    Dec 16, 2020
    8
    I'll give Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door a four out of five. Just a solid RPG.
  18. KratosChief
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    Cuidado para não passar pelo centro da galáxia porque se não você não vai poder voltar para a primeira galáxia nunca mais e não vai poder montar sua base onde os seus amigos estejam a não ser que eles também passem pelo centro da galáxia Mas tirando essa dica cara esse jogo é muito bom e se tivesse lançado agora ele com certeza absoluta seria o melhor jogo da década
  19. InfernalD
    Dec 18, 2021
    0
    The Bad: The most deceptive marketing campaign in recent memory. Developers are proven to be as dishonest as they come. Game launched nothing like marketing showed.

    The Good: The developers stood by the product and eventually after ~3 years brought it close to where it wanted to be at launch. They probably only started development after taking the pre-orders to the bank though. also    The Bad: The most deceptive marketing campaign in recent memory. Developers are proven to be as dishonest as they come. Game launched nothing like marketing showed.

    The Good: The developers stood by the product and eventually after ~3 years brought it close to where it wanted to be at launch. They probably only started development after taking the pre-orders to the bank though.

    also fun fact this game is the reason why Sony hasn't had any early access games for years and Sean Murray tried to weasel and say that Sony was responsible for not giving him enough funding. VP of Sony of America denied this and called it false.    … Expand
  20. breakXedge
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Muy buen juego, lo jugué en su día de salida y ya era espectacular, pero es que cada parche ha ido mejorándolo. El modo VR es simplemente perfecto.
  21. Obstinal
    Jun 3, 2021
    8
    Has improved so much since the start. I do not regret buying this game at all and neither should you.

    Give it a go. Bugs are easily overlooked
  22. igarrett
    Oct 17, 2022
    0
    Reviewing because people are being babies about some recent changes by the developers (which they are currently working on fixing anyways, because they're awesome developers who have put years into making this game something truly special). But yeah, it's an awesome game. I like it, and you probably will too. Also if you're just starting the game nothing anyone is currently complainingReviewing because people are being babies about some recent changes by the developers (which they are currently working on fixing anyways, because they're awesome developers who have put years into making this game something truly special). But yeah, it's an awesome game. I like it, and you probably will too. Also if you're just starting the game nothing anyone is currently complaining about would potentially even come close to affecting you for a long time, so have fun.… Expand
  23. makdrumz
    Aug 22, 2016
    6
    I will update the score when we get what we paid/promised for. HOWEVER! It is a sandbox game like all other of the same genre...and it is a damn good one as well as unique! Its game to lose yourself into. There is no ultimate goal in exploring the universe. Only the journey. Great graphics, framerate, variety, sounds, music although i would prefer a dark/realistic colour pallet like EliteI will update the score when we get what we paid/promised for. HOWEVER! It is a sandbox game like all other of the same genre...and it is a damn good one as well as unique! Its game to lose yourself into. There is no ultimate goal in exploring the universe. Only the journey. Great graphics, framerate, variety, sounds, music although i would prefer a dark/realistic colour pallet like Elite Dangerous. The price tag is quite high but...whatever...wait for a drop in price or a steam sale if you cannot afford it. NMS has GREAT UPDATING POTENTIAL and this is something they definitely had in mind. They built the universe and some good gameplay. No they just have to build upon it.

    If you like space sims, minecraft, journey...THIS IS THE GAME (until Dual Universe is out...well then again they will have added many many things up until then...so it may be comparable).    … Expand
  24. ulukaj
    May 18, 2020
    7
    Edit 05/2020: Much much better game now. Hello games has done a good job repairing the damaged mechanisms and listening to fans feedback. Although the game is far from perfect, it is finally very playable and as a paying customer you no longer feel scammed. Well done!

    Old review: Very similar case to Elite (which I still take as a scam and thus a clear 0/10). I understand what might    Edit 05/2020: Much much better game now. Hello games has done a good job repairing the damaged mechanisms and listening to fans feedback. Although the game is far from perfect, it is finally very playable and as a paying customer you no longer feel scammed. Well done!

    Old review:
    Very similar case to Elite (which I still take as a scam and thus a clear 0/10). I understand what might have been the purpose, yet the actual game.. Well it's not a game. It is an interesting and maybe promising concept alas absolutely out of the reach of a present technology. Such project requires enormous computing capabilities to deliver a truly playable and enjoyable experience. In vast future filled with quantum computers NMS may be given as an example of what our generation had wanted to create but was limited by very ancient technology (simple Turing machine principle). Therefore one simply cannot appreciate NMS as a computer game. I also dont agree presenting this "technological concept" to a broad public as a game. And there is absolutely no excuse for that in creating a "very sophisticated algorithm" for a full price. If an engineer wishes to create and design complex algorithms his place is either at a uni or private company willing to pay him for such activities. But to cover his programming ambitions for high complex algorithms with a creating and selling a computer game it's an inexcusable deception and should not be tolerated. Awarding this weird 'procedural generation algorithm' project 1/10 is therefore a completely and utterly deserved in my opinion.    … Expand
  25. tonylionedo
    Oct 30, 2016
    5
    this game is a misery, not just the game itself but the whole marketing around it ,why promise something that is not in the game completely?now after two month when I think about the experience this game got,well its certainly not bad,decent is the right word,why?hello games?why Sean Murray?I just hope someday we can have the answer we deserve.
  26. Nobilis1984
    Apr 13, 2020
    4
    Man hatte zu Release viel Versprochen aber das kommt alles jetzt erst. Nach über 3 Jahren ist das Spiel so wie es sein sollte. Recht spät.
  27. 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
  28. AaronG247
    Mar 10, 2017
    6
    Not as bad as it's made out to be. The game starts off great, this whole universe for you to discover with amazing and strange animals and plant life to find. But getting a little further into the game it becomes more of a chore to do some of the objectives and to accomplish things like upgrading your ship. This really is one of those "game preview" games, I have no doubt that within timeNot as bad as it's made out to be. The game starts off great, this whole universe for you to discover with amazing and strange animals and plant life to find. But getting a little further into the game it becomes more of a chore to do some of the objectives and to accomplish things like upgrading your ship. This really is one of those "game preview" games, I have no doubt that within time it will become a decent if not great game to play. To put it simply I believe this game is an investment, one that could go either way at this point. Still worth a handful of hours to mess around in a spaceship, fly to different planets and destroy and take all of it's natural resources (including the animals).… Expand
  29. Kurban909
    Feb 16, 2019
    6
    My experience with this game so far is phenomenal. The gripping from people who think there is not enough equipment slots, try exploring the planet more than just five way points. I have only been to five separate star systems and my exo-suit already has thirty slots. My Spaceship on the other hand only has nineteen but I am saving up for a ship that has twenty-eight. The graphics areMy experience with this game so far is phenomenal. The gripping from people who think there is not enough equipment slots, try exploring the planet more than just five way points. I have only been to five separate star systems and my exo-suit already has thirty slots. My Spaceship on the other hand only has nineteen but I am saving up for a ship that has twenty-eight. The graphics are about as good as your going to get for the scope of the game. The combat is secondary to the exploration so don't go into this game expecting COD style of combat. The resource system is ok given that you will be constantly using them if you take your sweet time exploring a planet (I usually take an hour or two). Since the ships and weapons come with upgrades already built in, you don't really have to worry about building upgrades right off the bat. If you do find upgrades that are better then what are currently on the weapon then just dismantle and craft the better ones, same thing with ships ect. The mix of planets, animals, different aliens make this game enjoyable but still feel like something is missing. For all these people who have been complaining about the game, they need to put more time in before reviewing. It's not fair to the developers and not fair to other gamers coming here for a n honest opinion.… Expand
  30. joaopontesvaz
    Nov 1, 2016
    6
    Graphics: 7.0 Sound: 8.0 Gameplay: 7.5 Fun/Story: 5.0

    A innovate idea badly explored. Great random level design formula but it generates too similar planets with different color palettes with less or more fauna and flora. Very weak combat system and story. Technically poor with low resolution textures and despite the generating formula the deja vu feeling´s always present.
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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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