No Man's Sky

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5473 Ratings

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  1. Moefka
    Aug 17, 2016
    3
    I can really recommend you to watch the YouTube video "new disappointment discovered: No Man´s Sky"
    This video shows very clearly, what weird things Sean Murray from Hello Games said before the release of the game. He lies to the Gamers about non-existent and disputed content like Multiplayer, endless options and frame rate. We Gamers should make clear, that the gaming industry has to    I can really recommend you to watch the YouTube video "new disappointment discovered: No Man´s Sky"
    This video shows very clearly, what weird things Sean Murray from Hello Games said before the release of the game. He lies to the Gamers about non-existent and disputed content like Multiplayer, endless options and frame rate. We Gamers should make clear, that the gaming industry has to stop **** with us. In the last 2-3 years, many games generated wrong expectations inside the consumers, what is unacceptable and normally called "deception". This has to stop and WE, the Gamers, are the first step to change the situation right now.    … Expand
  2. Pedrap
    Aug 12, 2016
    7
    How a game that allow to explore a nearly infinite universe can be judge so early?
    The game-play is repetitive?b* please you have only scratch the surface and you pretend to know how no man's sky works?
    How is it possible that this game receives "0"? Stop being kids guys if you were disappointed of your new "toy" it doesn't mean that the toy is broken or a total crap. Please! Honest    How a game that allow to explore a nearly infinite universe can be judge so early?
    The game-play is repetitive?b* please you have only scratch the surface and you pretend to know how no man's sky works?
    How is it possible that this game receives "0"? Stop being kids guys if you were disappointed of your new "toy" it doesn't mean that the toy is broken or a total crap. Please!
    Honest judgment :
    No man's sky it's not for anyone BUT it's well done and it deserves min a "5".
    If you like exploration gives it a chance.

    I know , this isn' t a review but you can find many worst no-sense below.

    (sorry for syntax and grammar error )    … Expand
  3. josedebastos79
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    No Man's Sky is a very special game, is not for everyone, is about to feel that you area a small being in an infinite and strange universe, it is about the discovery and survive, is about to reach a new planet and for the first time heard the sound of a new creature, is about following clues to know more and more about each of the civilizations, and does so in a very philosophical wayNo Man's Sky is a very special game, is not for everyone, is about to feel that you area a small being in an infinite and strange universe, it is about the discovery and survive, is about to reach a new planet and for the first time heard the sound of a new creature, is about following clues to know more and more about each of the civilizations, and does so in a very philosophical way like in the great science fiction novels of the 60s and 70s I would describe No Man's Sky as the Space Odyssey 2001 of the videogame. You hate it or you love it. Plus there is a incredible technology of procedural generation without loading screens between planets and space. It could improve in many aspects especially in the use of the inventory, the mechanics are simple but satisfying and also the developer Hello Games has said that they gonna adding more content and all for free, including the next update will be base and space freighters building.No Man's Sky is not a perfect game, and sometimes it can become repetitive, but is a increible and unique experience that I recomend to all old school fans of science fiction.… Expand
  4. ArtfromRan
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    The game is great.
    It gives the feeling of infinite space, of freedom and mystery.
    The game turned out to be exactly as promised by the developers.
    The only drawback may be considered too high for an indie game price. But does the high price, something is getting worse?
  5. richardapickfor
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    This game is what ever you want it to be, the choices are endless. I tend to go on a mini mission, say to find a ruin, and then stop off at what ever takes my interest.

    I started as an explorer, but would say I am now a miner exploring different worlds for their mineral wealth. Next I plan to become an intergalactic pirate!. This really is a 'Star Trek" game, go and explore the    This game is what ever you want it to be, the choices are endless. I tend to go on a mini mission, say to find a ruin, and then stop off at what ever takes my interest.

    I started as an explorer, but would say I am now a miner exploring different worlds for their mineral wealth. Next I plan to become an intergalactic pirate!.

    This really is a 'Star Trek" game, go and explore the universe and see what happens.

    Sure there is some repetitive play, but if its a game with more action you want, go play Halo.    … Expand
  6. Machismo01
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    This is the game I have been dreaming of since I was a child. Open world games scratch the itch. Vastness. Scale. Narrative built uniquely for me. Elite Dangerous set it in space, but teased me with the planets creating a huge emptiness. NMS fills those planets with numerous gorgeous things. It forces a pace and rewards effort. Barren worlds are all I see with the first hyperdrive. Then IThis is the game I have been dreaming of since I was a child. Open world games scratch the itch. Vastness. Scale. Narrative built uniquely for me. Elite Dangerous set it in space, but teased me with the planets creating a huge emptiness. NMS fills those planets with numerous gorgeous things. It forces a pace and rewards effort. Barren worlds are all I see with the first hyperdrive. Then I see some sandy arid world with the next one. Eventually, full forrests with giant rhinos demanding a that I keep clear.

    The game is NOT for everyone. Survival elements are light enough that you aren't scraping by. Combat is simple enough against a limit roster of enemies. It dives head-long into exploration. So many planets. Some are boring rocks. Some are rich with life. But, as I found on the boring rock, numerous alien artifacts might be scattered around for me to steal.

    This game isn't for everyone. If you are happy to enjoy a quiet, unique, and solitary experience, this is it. If you want multiplayer, combat depth, and a deep narrative presented to you, go elsewhere.

    Sure, Hello Games didn't live up to all of their promises, but this game is good despite it. I LOVE what it is.    … Expand
  7. GoingPostal13
    Aug 13, 2016
    5
    Your first contact with No Man's Sky comes across as something a bit different, something wonderful even, but it won't last. Eventually you'll discover what a shallow grind this game is, with as much depth as a puddle.

    It doesn't matter that it's an indie game, they're still charging £40 for it and right now on PC it's very broken with hard crashes, regular lock ups and frame rate    Your first contact with No Man's Sky comes across as something a bit different, something wonderful even, but it won't last. Eventually you'll discover what a shallow grind this game is, with as much depth as a puddle.

    It doesn't matter that it's an indie game, they're still charging £40 for it and right now on PC it's very broken with hard crashes, regular lock ups and frame rate issues (even running on this 6700K with a GTX 1080) and that's before you get to the lack of game in the game. I started at 7/10 but after close to eight hours you can see it for what it is, a tech demo without substance.

    What it isn't is a great game; they desperately need to sort out space combat, inventory management and controls (are you flying the spaceship or is it flying you?), Either way, you can only mine rocks for so long before you start questioning your very existence.

    It's a passable game perhaps which with updates might become more interesting. Maybe.

    5/10 wouldn't hyperspace again.    … Expand
  8. luvhavingfun
    Aug 28, 2016
    3
    There are aspects of a game here. It does have some story, it does have exploration, and there are elements of crafting and customization. Yet, it is more a demo or a concept at this point. To expect this to be anything more at this point in time is nothing short of an exercise in insanity. People have become so desperate to prove this game has depth they have deluded themselves intoThere are aspects of a game here. It does have some story, it does have exploration, and there are elements of crafting and customization. Yet, it is more a demo or a concept at this point. To expect this to be anything more at this point in time is nothing short of an exercise in insanity. People have become so desperate to prove this game has depth they have deluded themselves into thinking it has hidden puzzles, or that no one has truly been to the center yet. I feel bad I bought this game, I feel cheated, but I refuse to stoop to the level of delusion or insanity this game dishes up as content expecting me to enjoy it.… Expand
  9. Ozimandeus
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    After 12 hours of Play:

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

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

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

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

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

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

    So because of that, I will be awarding No Man's Sky a 9/10. But also should say this is a 'MUST BUY' for every budding explorer out there.    … Expand
  10. cfry91
    Aug 18, 2016
    8
    After about 20 hours of gameplay, it's safe to say that while the game was extremely overhyped (sort of Sony's fault), this game is still amazingly fun, IF you go in not with the overblown expectations of what it could be. Plain and simple, the game focuses on collecting material, upgrading, and doing it all over again. Does it look like what was originally shown? No. Not too many gamesAfter about 20 hours of gameplay, it's safe to say that while the game was extremely overhyped (sort of Sony's fault), this game is still amazingly fun, IF you go in not with the overblown expectations of what it could be. Plain and simple, the game focuses on collecting material, upgrading, and doing it all over again. Does it look like what was originally shown? No. Not too many games ever do (there are exceptions). The fact that a 15 man team made this though is amazing.

    I personally am playing the game in a way where I do explore planets, I do collect material, scan plants and animals, but I also am after the lore of the game and chasing The Atlas (whatever it is). It all depends how you play the game.

    Don't go into this game thinking it is some big shooter, space flight, massive online game. It's a single-player, massive universe, collection game with a lore that you can choose to follow. Take the time to enjoy the planets and relax and you will find enjoyment out of it. Just maybe not what you were thinking.

    The fact that Hello Games plans to support this for a while is nice. They have updates in the works to add more, so I feel this will be a bit like Minecraft in the sense where more and more options and gameplay elements will be implemented. The game will build itself over time, you just have to give it that time.    … Expand
  11. jmo2922
    Aug 12, 2016
    5
    Pros:
    +No loading times at all, seamless transitions between land, space, and stations
    +Beautiful graphics and sountrack +Incredible amount of planets, species, plants, etc. in procedurally generated worlds +Simple game mechanics with lots of freedom Cons: -Almost TOO MUCH freedom with too little structure -Lack of multiplayer and NPCs makes you feel very small and alone in a huge    Pros:
    +No loading times at all, seamless transitions between land, space, and stations
    +Beautiful graphics and sountrack
    +Incredible amount of planets, species, plants, etc. in procedurally generated worlds
    +Simple game mechanics with lots of freedom

    Cons:
    -Almost TOO MUCH freedom with too little structure
    -Lack of multiplayer and NPCs makes you feel very small and alone in a huge universe
    -After initial awe wears off, game begins to feel repetitive
    -Resource gathering feels grind-y
    -Space combat is both predictable yet difficult
    -Lack of purpose/endgame/direction

    When I first started the game up, I was completely awed by the sense of scale that this game had. Zooming out on the galaxy map made you really feel like you were in the biggest sandbox in gaming history. The lack of loading between space and ground is remarkable, the procedurally generated worlds looked unique and polished, and I can't overstate how incredible an accomplishment this is for a developer team as small as Hello Games.

    After about 10 hours, that initial shine has begun to tarnish and the core gameplay elements are overshadowing the amazement that I experienced at first. Despite the fun mini-quests of distress calls, crashed ships, and language research, and the path of the Atlas and quest to get to the center of the galaxy, I couldn't help but ask myself "...is this it?" In a universe of 18 quintillion planets, with essentially limitless possibilities of animals, plants, planets, encounters, and more, I felt like I would just be doing the same thing, over and over again, on a new planet as I follow a path towards one of two unknown, unexplained purposes.

    Resource gathering is far too simple, as nearly anything you need to gather is within a minute's walk from your ship. There was never a time where I felt panicked over not having enough of a resource for any of my essential systems. Space combat basically consists of enemies flying away from you, turning around, and flying straight at you over and over until one of you dies.

    I understand the importance of freedom in this game, when they advertised "trade-explore-fight-survive" as the four pillars of the game. But there was never really a point where I felt like "I'll become a pirate!" or "I'll become an explorer!" because all four of those elements are so interwoven and equally as important that it's essentially impossible to survive by doing just one of them.

    However, more than anything, you just feel alone in an impossibly big universe, where you never encounter more than one NPC at a time unless there are multiple ships sitting in the same hanger. The lack of multiplayer support (and I'm not a huge multiplayer person) in a game of this size just doesn't make sense. As I wandered around, cataloguing animals and talking with the one NPC stationed in each outpost, I felt like what I was doing would have absolutely zero impact on the universe, because nobody would ever know I was there.

    Hopefully, as the devs release new content and add more elements to the game, it will become what everyone wants it to be. For now, it's just another survival-crafting game, albeit one set in an amazingly large sandbox made by an amazingly small team of people.    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. upstreamedge
    Aug 14, 2017
    8
    TL ; DR: If you bought this game at launch for 60 you got ripped off, after 3 major updates and at 20-30 bucks is a good and unique experience.

    NMS has come a long way since its release last year. Certainly, it's deserving of the criticism that more should have been in the game on launch. Base building, the new tech system, freighters, and increased alien interaction have addressed many    TL ; DR: If you bought this game at launch for 60 you got ripped off, after 3 major updates and at 20-30 bucks is a good and unique experience.

    NMS has come a long way since its release last year. Certainly, it's deserving of the criticism that more should have been in the game on launch. Base building, the new tech system, freighters, and increased alien interaction have addressed many early complaints. While there are a LOT of criticisms that can be leveled at the marketing for this game, the end result is a unique experience that (while is not for everyone) is at least worth a rent by any lover of the art of game design.

    Many reviewers have arrived at their negative score because they are viewing this as a traditional game where you "beat" it and get some kind of payoff. One with action, bosses, etc. NMS is not that kind of game, it's probably better to think of it as a flight sim or art museum than the high sci-fi of Elite Dangerous.

    There is lore, and a story, but really it just adds to the atmosphere. The universe is vast, the planets are stunning (more diversity on that front has been added as well). the game has a lively community and upcoming updates promise to add more to the Euclid.    … Expand
  15. Steviefive
    Aug 14, 2016
    4
    When considering the score for this game I asked myself a set of questions.

    1. Is it worth the $60US price tag that would normally come with a AAA game? 2. 6 hours into the game, do I feel like I have experienced diversity, a repeated sense of wonder and a drive to do more to achieve goals? 3. Is the feeling of immersion unbroken? In answer to all three of these questions I would    When considering the score for this game I asked myself a set of questions.

    1. Is it worth the $60US price tag that would normally come with a AAA game?
    2. 6 hours into the game, do I feel like I have experienced diversity, a repeated sense of wonder and a drive to do more to achieve goals?
    3. Is the feeling of immersion unbroken?

    In answer to all three of these questions I would have to say no. $60 is FAR too much for a game in such a state. If I pay AAA prices the I expect a finish to the overall product that doesn't leave me wondering what could've been nor what the time frames for fixing it look like. Not only does it have an overwhelming feeling of rinse/repeat but since I discovered the simple process of harvesting Vortex Cubes I have now achieved the goal of a large ship so now what? The 'story' is so thin that there is no sense of achievement in following it beyond it being some direction. Interaction with aliens is so superficial that learning their language is a waste of time. In fact the only reason why I enjoyed monoliths was for the break in the tedium of flying around trying to find extra nodes to learn words. Finally the buggyness and sloppy feeling of flying has left me feeling like immersion is almost non-existent. You just start getting into it and then it starts chopping up. You approach a base and engage landing and it lands you next to a platform not on it!!!

    Frankly I'm not interesting in what it could be, I expect that paying AAA prices means that I'm buying what it is, and what it is, is a $15 game at best and that's what I'd pay. However I would consider paying more for expansions and not feel ripped off. Right now though it's not a great experience and far too repetitive    … Expand
  16. YoJiEx
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    Beautiful exploration game that really can be a true survivor game experience. The procedural generation adds a lot of amazing elements but it can also help highlight the similarities between planets as they contain the same buildings and much of the fauna and rock formations are the same. With that said, however, you will often get surprised by a totally unique world suddenly filledBeautiful exploration game that really can be a true survivor game experience. The procedural generation adds a lot of amazing elements but it can also help highlight the similarities between planets as they contain the same buildings and much of the fauna and rock formations are the same. With that said, however, you will often get surprised by a totally unique world suddenly filled with odd mish-mash creatures you've never even imagined before. Once you get past the initial inventory management disaster and upgrade your ship and exosuit with enough slots the game becomes much more enjoyable.

    I really think Hello Games did a fantastic job. I hope they keep supporting this game with updates as there are some opportunities to make this game even better.    … Expand
  17. mikehettfield
    Oct 7, 2016
    0
    Let's say it's an original concept wich naturally comes as an indie product, but this is not a game yet, but an alpha, so paying $60 for an alpha is abusing for the consumer, and the industry does not deserve this, bad graphics, buggy and glitchy, poor menu desing and mechanics, lacking sense of story, deficient combat, at the end the "Pseudo-game" is just for showing off.
  18. NelsonGainerJr
    Aug 13, 2016
    1
    This game is a huge let down. It is basically Spore 2. A ton of hype very little fun. After the novelty wears off from launching into space you will quit. Remember Bungie saying Halo's hook was "30 seconds of fun, then repeat" well this game's hook is "30 minutes of no fun, then repeat" Do no spend 60 US dollars on this crap game. Wait for it to show up in a Crap game sale on steam orThis game is a huge let down. It is basically Spore 2. A ton of hype very little fun. After the novelty wears off from launching into space you will quit. Remember Bungie saying Halo's hook was "30 seconds of fun, then repeat" well this game's hook is "30 minutes of no fun, then repeat" Do no spend 60 US dollars on this crap game. Wait for it to show up in a Crap game sale on steam or another huge markdown. Highly disappointing in this mess,what a waste, mostly so unhappy because it had such good potential. I would say your money would be better spend on even, gasp, Ghostbuster's (2016) tickets (I know that bad....)… Expand
  19. Connor96
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was amazing, i in-joying finding new life renaming it uploading it all of those things, i love talking to traders just the graphics sides that i love.… Expand
  20. optimokris
    Aug 17, 2016
    1
    Good game? It might as well be. Still, no matter how enjoyable No Man's Sky is you should not buy it, simply because Sean and Hello Games methodically lied about what the game does and how it functions. All the past trailers were faking features that never made it into the final game.

    Do yourself a favor and please do not support these con artists like I did. Source:    Good game? It might as well be. Still, no matter how enjoyable No Man's Sky is you should not buy it, simply because Sean and Hello Games methodically lied about what the game does and how it functions. All the past trailers were faking features that never made it into the final game.

    Do yourself a favor and please do not support these con artists like I did.

    Source: https://archive.is/V5Zns#selection-5019.22-5019.31    … Expand
  21. BeastBoy84
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    This is the open world space exploration game that has long been missing from console gaming. Being a fan of the simulation/strategy genre of gaming that is dominant on the PC, No Man's Sky is a breathe of fresh air. At 12 hours in, I'm taking my time fully exploring each planet. It seems this game has limitless opportunity of what it could become, depending on what the user wants toThis is the open world space exploration game that has long been missing from console gaming. Being a fan of the simulation/strategy genre of gaming that is dominant on the PC, No Man's Sky is a breathe of fresh air. At 12 hours in, I'm taking my time fully exploring each planet. It seems this game has limitless opportunity of what it could become, depending on what the user wants to put into it. I can't wait to see what development Hello Games puts into it as this game grows.… Expand
  22. DarkReaperV3
    Sep 5, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo puedo definir en una frase "todo lo que nos prometieron es mentira" el precio de 60 dolares es un robo,es una completa basura 100% aburrida!!! No lo recomiendo!!!… Expand
  23. LukeHB21
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    Such a great idea for a game, exploring different planets and galaxies each with their own flora and fauna, security and temperature is a blast, and when it may become slightly repetitive after a solid 5 hours straight play, a little break and your back wanting more. Theres so much to see and do on each planet, so much to explore and upgrade that for someone that wants to go through theSuch a great idea for a game, exploring different planets and galaxies each with their own flora and fauna, security and temperature is a blast, and when it may become slightly repetitive after a solid 5 hours straight play, a little break and your back wanting more. Theres so much to see and do on each planet, so much to explore and upgrade that for someone that wants to go through the game and take their time its amazing. The game wasn't meant to be rushed through and i feel some of the negative criticism is because players just didnt give it the time to appreciate it for what it is. Sure there is room for improvement but i havent been this immersed or impressed with a game since i bought the PS4 on launch. A truly rewarding experience.… Expand
  24. rickynho
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    Best game of my life ... I love it with all my might .... It's a great game in every way ... The people who criticize it is simply because they wanted to multiplayer ... that it does not have multiplayer, but for me Is a wonderful game, and improves with each update ... Congratulations to the developers.
  25. JZAnKrayKray
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    Common themes from all comments thus far - Game is not for everyone - Game gets boring - Game is not a game - Game is amazing - Expectations not met.

    They are all valid in my opinion. My personal opinion is I love this game. I love this tech demo, whatever you want to call it. I am enjoying it very much. But of all the comment themes the "not what i expected" theme is killing me    Common themes from all comments thus far - Game is not for everyone - Game gets boring - Game is not a game - Game is amazing - Expectations not met.

    They are all valid in my opinion. My personal opinion is I love this game. I love this tech demo, whatever you want to call it. I am enjoying it very much.

    But of all the comment themes the "not what i expected" theme is killing me hard. We all saw game play and we all read about the game prior to release. I have seen people complain about the repetitive nature of the game and the lackluster "OTHER" mechanics like weapon game play or the survival aspect. But for all of you who have not played the game yet and are considering getting it, just consider the expectations you have of the game and THEN ASK YOURSELF WHY YOU EXPECT that?

    This game is not a FPS...so why would someone expect evolved weapon mechanics or even better game play with respect to that?

    This game is repetitive in the sense all games are repetitive. The quadrillion planets "not being different enough" is kind of rooted in reality. This game takes on something that actually mimics the size of a universe. And people want the 18 quadrillion planets to be more different than they are now? Can anyone even name 18 quadrillion UNIQUE aspects of a planet that would be noticeable in a game. You roll dice, your going to get the same outcome sometimes....its probability,

    So that this doesnt get too long, its an awesome experience, and dont expect things in this game that have no basis to be expected. Dont expect massive MMO action, where you getting that from? Dont expect DayZ survival, why would you? Dont expect a quadrillion styles of ship or weapons....was that promised? Do not expect anything. Take it with a blank slate and you will be glad you experienced it.    … Expand
  26. kurfar
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    Honestly impressed with this game. While I'm excited for the idea of base building and driving capital ships in the next update, it's great so far. It's pretty fun and I think it's a really interesting idea. However at the moment the combat enemies are a little bland and could use a tune up in terms of difficulty and variety, perhaps face off against humanoid enemies as well? Also I'mHonestly impressed with this game. While I'm excited for the idea of base building and driving capital ships in the next update, it's great so far. It's pretty fun and I think it's a really interesting idea. However at the moment the combat enemies are a little bland and could use a tune up in terms of difficulty and variety, perhaps face off against humanoid enemies as well? Also I'm waiting on the actual confirmation of what "multiplayer" means in this game. Overall however it's really enjoyable and I'm having a blast with it.… Expand
  27. RabbidMan08
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay A lot of people this game is not fun and there's no enough content, have you at least made it to the center of the universe? I am already 20 hours in and i haven't reach a little bit of the main quest besides there's a lot to do, there's a lot of lore like in other games like the souls series, the alien razes are unique, i would like more but there are unique in their own way, learn different languages is a grind on itself and it's really easy to lose time only doing that, the crafting works very well, obviously the planets sometimes feel the same because whe need some basic materials to be on every planet we go, like the carbon and plutonium. I would love that they make multiplayer making the game even more fun but i can live without it. The reactions the critics and the public are having against this game are because they hype the game as they shouldn't have, all the trailers show exactly what we where going to, so if you bought the game and are dissapointed because it wasn't what you expecting because of hoy hype it was, wit all respect you are an idiot and should feel shame for talking about this game, it's not perfect but it isn't bad at all, it is easiy the best game of this year and how Sean said this game is divisive and we are seeing that, he never lied, the only thing the game needs is a little bit of polish with some patches.

    Besides guys a 12 person people made this game, that's amazing, it's something we have to recognize    … Expand
  28. Corestat
    Aug 13, 2016
    1
    Не оправдывает свою стоимость наличием контента. Это прекрасное демо процедурной генерации. Но не более. Красная цена 1200 р. Игра максимально повторяется. Планеты отличаются только цветом...постоянное ощущение что все тоже самое.Не оправдывает свою стоимость наличием контента. Это прекрасное демо процедурной генерации. Но не более. Красная цена 1200 р. Игра максимально повторяется. Планеты отличаются только цветом...постоянное ощущение что все тоже самое.
  29. bethanylizfierc
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    This game is exactly what I thought it would be. An interesting space exploration game. I love it for being just that, and I feel like that's how the developers pitched it. If you go into No Man's Sky expecting any more than that, you may be disappointed.

    Long story short: If you love exploring, try this game out. If you are looking for action, you should probably pass on No Man's Sky.
  30. Franquixote
    Aug 30, 2016
    1
    Creating video games is an art AND a science- while the creators may have established a unique artistry for their game, there's a few important pieces of science missing. First, the reason we "grind" is because of a "variable reward schedule"- never knowing when an epic piece of gear will pop up, for example. As far as I can tell, this game doesn't incorporate this mechanic, and it's suchCreating video games is an art AND a science- while the creators may have established a unique artistry for their game, there's a few important pieces of science missing. First, the reason we "grind" is because of a "variable reward schedule"- never knowing when an epic piece of gear will pop up, for example. As far as I can tell, this game doesn't incorporate this mechanic, and it's such a basic part of amusement - from slot machines to Pokemon- it breaks a cardinal rule. The second piece of science missing is that some basic physics like orbits (day/night cycles) seem to be missing. Besides just incorporating a randomizing element, how hard would it be to make the result follow some basic laws of physics? Of course then you'd be searching for years to find ONE planet that had life, but oh what a game THAT'D be!… 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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