No Man's Sky

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4.8

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  1. Strangerman
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    This game is truely great and a masterpiece if you play it the way its meant to be played, and that is to take your time and explore and let yourself get lost in it.
  2. KimballDonald
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    Is this game for everybody? No, so before you buy it, ask yourself these things:

    1. Are you interested in a game that is primarily exploration? 2. Is combat an integral part of your gaming needs? 3. Do you find fun from slow paced games? If you answered no to these, it's probably not for you. I'm the type of person who loves to run around open world games, ignoring the main    Is this game for everybody? No, so before you buy it, ask yourself these things:

    1. Are you interested in a game that is primarily exploration?
    2. Is combat an integral part of your gaming needs?
    3. Do you find fun from slow paced games?

    If you answered no to these, it's probably not for you. I'm the type of person who loves to run around open world games, ignoring the main missions and creating my own fun or completing side missions. This game is perfect for the adventurer and explorer who doesn't need waves of enemies to have a good time.

    Being able to hop into my ship, peruse a planet for resources, mine what I need and find ancient ruins, other alien traders, then hop back in my ship and fly into the galaxy to see a beautiful moon orbiting a giant planet has been magical for me. But it's not for everyone.    … Expand
  3. Estus_Recovery
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    Think of No Man's Sky in musical terms. Many expected it to be an intergalactic opera, full of riveting drum beats and rock solos. Instead, No Man's Sky is closer to Trance, an experience which is as calming as it is rewarding through the pioneering player's are bound to partake in.

    No Man's Sky was, unfortunately, bound to disappoint certain players. After nearly 4 years of hype, this    Think of No Man's Sky in musical terms. Many expected it to be an intergalactic opera, full of riveting drum beats and rock solos. Instead, No Man's Sky is closer to Trance, an experience which is as calming as it is rewarding through the pioneering player's are bound to partake in.

    No Man's Sky was, unfortunately, bound to disappoint certain players. After nearly 4 years of hype, this small development team ultimately had to answer to expectations which were not properly checked.

    At its core, No Man's Sky is an exploration and survival game. Most of the story is implicit, something sorely lacking in modern gaming, and which is in this case, gracefully executed. You begin with a crashed vessel, which you must repair before taking off into space, and the story is told through your inevitable desire to survive, to analyze.

    There is NO handholding in No Man's Sky, again, a refreshing deviation from AAA gaming in 2016.

    Exploration is done gradually, usually incentivized by the discovery of a faraway marker, or alien "monolith". Through these discoveries, you learn the languages of the various races of the universe, making it easier to communicate with them, understand their requests, and solve their racial puzzles.

    There will be some combat during your journey, either against space pirates, or the "space police" which monitors your acquisitions from a planet. More diverse fauna and flora means tighter policing, an interesting nod to real-world preservation techniques. Yet combat takes a hard back seat in this game, and players should be aware of this.

    There are some drawbacks in the early hours, to this exploration mechanic. The lack of inventory space early on means you'll often have to make return trips to Outposts in order to acquire that which you ultimately really need. But the system taunts you with bigger ships, more space, and in that sense your gradual assent from young explorer to inter-galactic merchant is rewarding, if not often steep.

    Ultimately this is an ode to discovery, a relaxing intergalactic journey where the acquisition of resources is meant to take up most of your attention, not hi-speed chase sequences out of the Star Trek universe.    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. RazorsEdge17
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    I am only about seven hours in at the moment but I must say that I'm deeply entranced by this game. I'm used to playing games like Starbound and Minecraft. No Man's Sky is not those games, but I couldn't help but love it just the same. It has addicting progression and an atmosphere that is unrivaled due to the sheer scope its universe. It's not for everyone, but it does what it sets out toI am only about seven hours in at the moment but I must say that I'm deeply entranced by this game. I'm used to playing games like Starbound and Minecraft. No Man's Sky is not those games, but I couldn't help but love it just the same. It has addicting progression and an atmosphere that is unrivaled due to the sheer scope its universe. It's not for everyone, but it does what it sets out to accomplish very well. I look forward to new features and future updates… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Incubation
    Aug 13, 2016
    0
    1). Tech demo impressive feat but is it actually fun to play? For me that's a no.
    2). Pain in the backside resource juggling due to tiny inventory size!
    3). Planets lack any real variety, same POIs on each one, creatures look very similar. 4). Full priced release! Should have been £20 tops imho on ps store. 5). Absolutely atrocious texture load-in. 6). Much better crafting/survival    1). Tech demo impressive feat but is it actually fun to play? For me that's a no.
    2). Pain in the backside resource juggling due to tiny inventory size!
    3). Planets lack any real variety, same POIs on each one, creatures look very similar.
    4). Full priced release! Should have been £20 tops imho on ps store.
    5). Absolutely atrocious texture load-in.
    6). Much better crafting/survival games available.

    In summary sounded like a great idea at the design stage and I must admit I was excited for it for a long time but the proof is in the pudding and I feel there isn't much of a game in there tbh.    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. gachzorge
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Okay, maybe this game isn't a 10/10, but it definitely isn't the current average of 4.9. It is not all of the 0's and 1's the haters are giving it just to hate on it. I don't really understand it. I have played around 5 hours, and I have barely scratched the surface. I know I am going to enjoy playing this game all the way to the center of the universe and then some. I feel like if youOkay, maybe this game isn't a 10/10, but it definitely isn't the current average of 4.9. It is not all of the 0's and 1's the haters are giving it just to hate on it. I don't really understand it. I have played around 5 hours, and I have barely scratched the surface. I know I am going to enjoy playing this game all the way to the center of the universe and then some. I feel like if you watch gameplay and recent interviews, you should know what to expect from the game. I feel like this game is exactly what it set out to be, and in that regard it is a 10. It is very chill, you create your own story and do what you want with what you're given. It is not a fast paced FPS game, it is not a crazy space battle game. It isn't super in depth with the things it provides as far as mechanics. But you have an entire universe of giant planets, moons, and creatures. It's yours for the taking.… Expand
  12. Quickstero
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No Man Sky appears to be suffering from the over hype of the game and thus generating reviews that are absolutely uneducated. You can't form an opinion about the game after only playing two hours. After playing for 7-10 hours I have discovered that the game has a lot of depth when it comes to the game especially with the alien races. You don't instantly understand what they are saying to you so you rely on visiting obelisk and talking to them in order to gain knowledge and learn the language. The depth is when you explore more into these alien races. The large obelisk monuments are obscure and mysterious but reveal information that adds to the experience. For example I encountered an alien race of Gek in a system, they look reptilian or amphibious like, have an awful smell, and are very fond of trading and consider your character as a customer. While venturing around the world I came across a bit of knowledge from an obelisk about the Gek. I won't reveal what was said but it was an amazing bit of information that I learned about the species and it made me look at the alien species a different way and interact with them differently. Another species I came across was the Korvok which is a alien species that may or may not be robotic. The Korvoks are highly intelligent and focus on studying plant and animal species. They enjoy acquiring information and think of you as a test subject. There is an even larger narrative in play in this game and I think we haven't given the game enough time to discover everything it holds. The Atlas Station is also extremely mysterious and I think there are things that will be discovered in the future. Just because the game doesn't live up to what everyone imagined it to be, doesn't automatically make it a below average game and the great thing is there is infinite room for growth! Is it perfect? Absolutely not, but its not and abysmal joke of a game that everyone is trying to make of it. I'd suggest waiting to see what the developers plan for the future of the game. If they are adding content constantly, than this game is worth everyone's time. Honestly I thought I was going to absolutely hate the game but I learned that it was captivating if I actually looked at what was going on in the game.… Expand
  13. rf-velez
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    Excelente game, o universo é gigantesco e interativo, todos os processos de planetas, faunas, flora e musicas são gerados proceduralmente e isso marca uma revolução, uma inovação na produção de jogos. Estou muito feliz por poder jogar algo tão inovador e impactante como No Man's Sky.
  14. BaconyInfusion
    Aug 27, 2016
    0
    I have earlier given this a high score. After watching countless videos and promises made by Sean, I won't even **** bother playing this game. This game could be SO amazing, but No Man's Sky seems like a social experiment on how many idiots would jump on the hype train. I feel like an idiot.
  15. 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
  16. GamecubeLover
    Aug 15, 2016
    4
    This game is meh I mean the graphics are beautiful and it does have appeal but it doesn't appeal to me and the game left me unsatisfied cause of how boring and cliche it is.
  17. pmnewkirk
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This game is exactly what Hello Games said it would be. I honestly don't understand all the low scores here. For over a year now we've known that this game would be an exploration game without a story. We also knew it would not be multiplayer. For those who are upset about this you let yourself down by not researching this game before you bought it. The game is amazing. Its a bit ofThis game is exactly what Hello Games said it would be. I honestly don't understand all the low scores here. For over a year now we've known that this game would be an exploration game without a story. We also knew it would not be multiplayer. For those who are upset about this you let yourself down by not researching this game before you bought it. The game is amazing. Its a bit of minecraft except with an entire galaxy to explore and hell of a lot better graphics.… Expand
  18. 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
  19. Elliana2113
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    About 6+ hours in. I've enjoyed myself so far. There is a good chill about this game. It's what I expected it to be. Gave it an 9 only because there were some heavy crashes and the pre-order bonus fiasco took away some valuable time i'd put into the game. I'm looking forward to exploring around, building up my gear, buying a sweet new ship and checking out other planets. Plus, theAbout 6+ hours in. I've enjoyed myself so far. There is a good chill about this game. It's what I expected it to be. Gave it an 9 only because there were some heavy crashes and the pre-order bonus fiasco took away some valuable time i'd put into the game. I'm looking forward to exploring around, building up my gear, buying a sweet new ship and checking out other planets. Plus, the story seems to be fairly engaging. Learning the languages is fun and it's interesting solving the puzzles when opening a scanner. I got into one ship battle and died, but headed back out and grabbed everything I lost. Easy Peezy.

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

    This game is exactly what I expected and hope that they continue to add new content!!!    … Expand
  20. Erickingo
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    Been waiting for this game for a long time, people that say it's repetitive don't quite get the message of the game IMO. You are there to explore! That's the point of the game, there is some discrete plot behind all the grinding/exploring they just seem to ignore it. Anyway this game started out GREAT and I know it will get better. Please have in mind that only a handful of peopleBeen waiting for this game for a long time, people that say it's repetitive don't quite get the message of the game IMO. You are there to explore! That's the point of the game, there is some discrete plot behind all the grinding/exploring they just seem to ignore it. Anyway this game started out GREAT and I know it will get better. Please have in mind that only a handful of people developed this beauty! Kudos to Hello Games!

    I'm giving it a 9 because I want to be able to see other players in the future, at least people in my own party, that would be awesome.    … Expand
  21. rumsey_pdr
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    I really never reviewed a game before but I felt the need to review this one. I want to start off by saying the polarized reviews of this game aren't really helpful to anyone. The 10's will probably be anyone who thought the game would be perfect and, even in the face of information that conflicts with that, want to keep that allusion alive. I also feel like a majority of that 0-3's areI really never reviewed a game before but I felt the need to review this one. I want to start off by saying the polarized reviews of this game aren't really helpful to anyone. The 10's will probably be anyone who thought the game would be perfect and, even in the face of information that conflicts with that, want to keep that allusion alive. I also feel like a majority of that 0-3's are people who really hated this game before it even came out and haven't even played it but reviewed it poorly anyway. Me and my girlfriend have now played about 12-15 hours of this game now and I think I can review it pretty solidly. We haven't really rushed anything and we've been to about 7 different galaxy's now. You can go faster. I'm sure other people have. We are taking our time. I mean it is an exploration game. To keep it brief, this game was everything I expected. I didn't expect it to be perfect. Or the combat to be life-changing. But I did want the experience to be fun. And you now what. It has been fun. And even though we've played 12-15 hours I would imagine there is about a good 20 more hours until it all starts feeling pretty repetitive. And it will start feeling repetitive. There is a lot in the game. But a lot of it is the same. But right now it's really cool to go to the different stations, learn the language, document things. It's all really cool. Don't expect a multiplayer game. This is not that. Don't expect CoD in space, because it isn't that either. To quote Sean Murray, this is a "really chill game." You play this to wander around and collect and explore things. Some people are just not going to like that. I'd like to note that I kind of view this game like minecraft a little bit. In the beginning they didn't have half of the stuff that they do now. They created a foundation and created a base following and went from there. And from what I've seen No Man's Sky is well on its way to doing all those things. Murray and his team have promised free updates. They said we can build bases and own space freighters in future updates. I give it an 8 out of 10 right now because the fun is limited in scope and length. My idealized vision is that they will update it to raise that 8 to a 10 with future updates. I'm impressed by what this small team has done. And I hope they will continue to support this game. That's why I bought it day one. To hopefully support this incredible team enough so they will continue to make this game great, even into the future. Just a final note on some details that might be important. Inventory management is a real thing and if you don't like to micromanage this might not be for you. If you don't like to explore, or don't like mining resources to keep going, this might not be for you. If you are a chill sort of person who wants a chill experience, this game is probably for you. Thanks to Sean Murray and the guys at Hello Games, you're awesome. Keep doing what you're doing.… Expand
  22. Tinglebob
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    A great game for anyone that likes open world freedom to explore and discover things and follow leads to objectives, but if you are the kind of person that wants everything handed to you and explained in a simplified linear style story this is not for you. For me though this is a great game that is only going to improve with the updates that are coming
  23. 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
  24. thecreativegun
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    Good luck travelers on your journey of convergence to the center. If you are a fan of science fiction, and are looking for a Space Exploration simulator that is lighthearted with a sense of wonder and hope. No Man's Sky is the game for you.

    The slightly skewed reviews that some of these people are leaving makes you just want to shake your head in disbelief. Read all the 0 and 10    Good luck travelers on your journey of convergence to the center. If you are a fan of science fiction, and are looking for a Space Exploration simulator that is lighthearted with a sense of wonder and hope. No Man's Sky is the game for you.

    The slightly skewed reviews that some of these people are leaving makes you just want to shake your head in disbelief. Read all the 0 and 10 reviews. Makes me want to vomit. No This game is not a 10. No this game is not a 0. Its not a 3 or 4 or even a 5. The game is a Solid 7 and half, 8 or 9 in my opinion. And just to sway the critics I am going to give it a 9. Here is my reasoning.

    First starting with negatives:
    Yes the game was largely over-hyped. Yes the combat is pretty basic. Yes there is no story or its hidden within the game and I need to learn the language to uncover it. The movement kind of is slow when on foot.

    Now lets move to the positives.
    But once you get into your spaceship and can fly from place to place, it gets much better. Your spaceship is your home, kind of. So be sure you don't go too far from it. You store everything there, once your suit runs out, and it helps you find Alien Artifacts, Trade Outposts to buy new Ships, and just helps you travel Space and Explore.

    No Man's Sky is actually quite enjoyable. Once I got through slight learning curve in the first few hours. Flying from one point to another. Naming different animals, which are surprisingly well animated and have different behaviors and vary largely in size and color. I met this huge animal of about 15 feet long thing that looked like a Lion with a Cone head that was amazing. I took many pictures and videos of it, and sent them to my friends. The thing was freaking huge, and I gave it good it then it was happy and started to follow me around. So real, it felt real. I felt as if I was there.

    The game world is very ascetically pleasing. And I must stress this, the world in a word is beautiful. The Space is also quite pleasing to the eye. This is not a realistic space sim. This game is a story book space sim. Like traveling to another Universe, sort of. And exploring it is truly a Unique experience unlike any I ever experienced in any game.

    From the start. What I did was I spent 12 hours on the first planet to make sure I got everything catalogued before moving on to the next planet. To the people saying each planet environment is not varied are truly wrong. My first starting planet had mountains, peeks, valleys, grass, different colored sky. I named my first planet Ferdinand 1, and my Solar System Magellan after the famous explorer. I plan to name all the planets I see after famous explorers and ships of history. The next planet I named Isabella after the Spanish monarch.But back to Ferdinand 1. Ferdinand 1 And it was the kind of place I would want to spend many years in. I cannot figure out how they made the game world look so unique.

    Props to the development team on this game. Just ignore the negative and reviews and focus on the positive. The game needs some work, but I am sure future updates will add many requested features.far as just what we have at launch, its an extremely playable and enjoyable experience.

    Two things I would fix are the interface, and the movement. Maybe add some land vehicles. Walking and flying shouldn't be the only ways to travel. Some type of Land rover or car would be great.

    This is kind of a first impression review as I only have spent maybe 12 hours in the game, so as I play more of it, I am sure I will discover things such as learning Alien language. The mystery of the Atlas. And try to get to the center of the Universe, but right now I am just too busy exploring my own Solar System, before I even think about going further.

    Good luck travelers, and don't let these 0 star reviews get you down. They are wrong, or people who did not even play the game. Or the type of people that play a game till end, and return it. If you are that type of player, that is looking for a story driven game, stay away from it. If you are looking for an enjoyable game you can play for many days, months, maybe even years and like Science Fiction. Then this game is for you.

    Even though the graphics are a bit dated, the beauty of the environments overshadows the graphics and just makes you want to explore and find new things. The first hour was tough, but once I figured out the mechanics. I think this game will hold me off for a long time.    … Expand
  25. Macckart
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    The game is more than promised, I love the game, and I see myself spending at least about 100 hours of play ... which is pretty rare nowadays some game take both our time and having fun.
  26. TreadLightly55
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This game is not for everyone this is for the explorers id say its for people that play minecraft but not really. This is for people that enjoy deep space exploration with very baseline gameplay. This game is very addicting the whole gather material to upgrade and gather material to do everything is so addicting. I love naming new things knowing that someone might come across my thing iThis game is not for everyone this is for the explorers id say its for people that play minecraft but not really. This is for people that enjoy deep space exploration with very baseline gameplay. This game is very addicting the whole gather material to upgrade and gather material to do everything is so addicting. I love naming new things knowing that someone might come across my thing i named which i know is very unlikely with so many planets but still its nice knowing that someone might. I give this game a 10 because its something different. Im tired of all the mainstream stuff that passes as games people that don't like your typical Call of Duty shooters and in your face game play and like a more laid back settle approach to exploration with very chill ambient music will like this game. All people giving it bad reviews probably have call of duty or don't enjoy games as art this is like Journey mixed with mine craft its a perfect mix.… Expand
  27. Boskowitz
    Aug 10, 2016
    0
    Huge day one patch and no pre-release reviews is all you need to know about this game. But this is indie, so you can see what kind of excuses are people able to cook up to make you think just how much different is indie DOP from corporate DOP.

    Ask yourself a question. Did you like Mass Effect's scam called "planetary exploration? Where you landed on a randomly generated square with    Huge day one patch and no pre-release reviews is all you need to know about this game. But this is indie, so you can see what kind of excuses are people able to cook up to make you think just how much different is indie DOP from corporate DOP.

    Ask yourself a question. Did you like Mass Effect's scam called "planetary exploration? Where you landed on a randomly generated square with mountains and ridicolous recources. Well, if you like that, go on and buy it. Because that is exactly what it is, randomly generated, utterly pointless sandbox that makes little sence and have no purpose. Some people want exactly that.    … Expand
  28. euthlogo
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Just love it. 4 hours went by in an instant. Incredible feeling of mystery, exploration, and it feels like I've just scratched the surface. Highly recommend.
  29. BorNlol
    Sep 21, 2016
    3
    Extremely repetitive. The game completely fails to keep you engaged after the first 5 hours, which is a damn shame since those first hours were great. After that planets all begin to look the same, you recognize the same plants and animals with very minor changes everywhere and the unholy grinding of minerals is enough to drive you mad.
  30. Snuggle_Fox
    Aug 9, 2016
    4
    Oversold and under delivered. There is 0 multiplayer, 0 sense of community as we cannot share or publish our discoveries. The game is very accessible at least which is a positive and there is some joy and wonder to be had.
    Sadly the 'gameplay' is more tedious than minecraft mining - but without the joy of creation and building. You're forever upgrading your gear just so you can gather    Oversold and under delivered. There is 0 multiplayer, 0 sense of community as we cannot share or publish our discoveries. The game is very accessible at least which is a positive and there is some joy and wonder to be had.
    Sadly the 'gameplay' is more tedious than minecraft mining - but without the joy of creation and building. You're forever upgrading your gear just so you can gather faster to make gear to gather faster to make more gear to gather even faster just to see the centre of the universe...
    Those amazingly diverse planets we were promised, after a few hours in, all feel quite samey.
    Had this game been released at half the price with half the hype I'd say it was a decent little experiment.
    As it carries a AAA game price (in fact higher) and offers such limited gameplay and is missing promised features, I'd wait for a bargain bin or rent this title.    … Expand
  31. NightFX
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    One of the best game that I played so far between 2014-2016 :) I hope they will continue de good work, The game have a lot of stuff to do, but not everyone know what to do. Just imagine what you want and try it ;) The game have some drops sometimes, but very well done I think. My review: 10/10
  32. 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
  33. Daniel_Keelh
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    It's a pathetic game, nothing more to say. In the end is a bad game about explore a lot of planets without any interest. And it's important to remember that NO HAVE ON LINE MODE, They sell a game about the universe and find others players and there's no way you can do it, they lied and that deserves a 0 out of 10.
  34. alaniobs
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    O jogo entrega o que foi proposto, galera que tá negativando tanto nem deve ter experimentado o jogo, pelos comentários estão assistindo no youtube e já se acham os donos da verdade. Serio, se não curtem o estilo do jogo o que estão caçando aqui ?
  35. anommona1
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    This game makes you feel so overwhelmed from the get go, but it is a good thing. I feel a rush whenever I'm cruising through space. Everyone is mad because they set their hopes up too high for video games. They are also mad because they're too broke to dish out $60. Most of the people giving this game a low score are losers with no lives. I didn't write this little review for you all toThis game makes you feel so overwhelmed from the get go, but it is a good thing. I feel a rush whenever I'm cruising through space. Everyone is mad because they set their hopes up too high for video games. They are also mad because they're too broke to dish out $60. Most of the people giving this game a low score are losers with no lives. I didn't write this little review for you all to find it helpful, I'm just giving you cynical nobodies a reality check.

    Time to get back on the game and have fun because I ENJOY IT!    … Expand
  36. 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
  37. lm6d
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    This game has many flaws. It is far from perfect, but above all highly overhyped : that's why some people are extremely disappointed about it.

    I could write down whole paragraphs of what No Man's Sky is lacking, or even doing wrong, but that would be pointless as it would still deserve a 9. Why that, might you ask... For a simple reason : no game is even remotely close to what this game    This game has many flaws. It is far from perfect, but above all highly overhyped : that's why some people are extremely disappointed about it.

    I could write down whole paragraphs of what No Man's Sky is lacking, or even doing wrong, but that would be pointless as it would still deserve a 9. Why that, might you ask... For a simple reason : no game is even remotely close to what this game achieves. The only pieces of software that accomplish only parts of No Man's sky are titles like Space Engine, Starbound, Minecraft or Dwarf Fortress.

    No Man's sky is a huge step forward in the direction of the game we all dream of : a huge fresh world to explore.

    That being said, the game in itself is really good.

    First, very moody : music and design come together to immerse you in alien nature. It can be really gorgeous, if you forgive its rough edges.

    Gameplay speaking, there is always a feeling of rushing forward that I find extremely enjoyable, even when painstakingly scavenging ressources. Why not leave this planet you just began exploring ? Why not fly to the next ? Unlike other scripted games where you're tempted to look into every corner of every room in search for the littlest power up or secret, in No Man's Sky the world is so vast that you can choose what to explore and what to skip.

    To sum it up, I think despite its shortcomings, this game is so unique it really stands out. Nothing is like it. I can't wait to play it again.    … Expand
  38. TraceSkipper
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    I think this game will distress certain types of gamers. If you need action / Adrenalin type games this game will get on your nerves to no end.
    I never did like Minecraft and Terraria or Dont Starve which they are similar but for some reason this game stands way apart from those.
    This game is a amazing feat especially coming from a small indie team. The code for the procedural    I think this game will distress certain types of gamers. If you need action / Adrenalin type games this game will get on your nerves to no end.
    I never did like Minecraft and Terraria or Dont Starve which they are similar but for some reason this game stands way apart from those.
    This game is a amazing feat especially coming from a small indie team. The code for the procedural generation is a million lines and never been done at this level before.

    Its an exploration game at its heart. One that makes sense and one thats never ending.    … Expand
  39. HappySpaceInvdr
    May 2, 2017
    4
    This one really is going to divide opinion. If you're one of the people over the last 12 months asking "but what do you actually **do** in No Man's Sky?", then this game is not for you. In fact, a lot of the stuff you're suggested to do in the game was really only added at a late stage, when the developers decided to try and market the game for a large audience.

    In terms of gameplay,    This one really is going to divide opinion. If you're one of the people over the last 12 months asking "but what do you actually **do** in No Man's Sky?", then this game is not for you. In fact, a lot of the stuff you're suggested to do in the game was really only added at a late stage, when the developers decided to try and market the game for a large audience.

    In terms of gameplay, think Minecraft, but without actually building (just the mining and crafting part). The discovery and scanning parts (and the general aesthetic) feel to me rather like Metroid Prime. And the broad concept (i.e. exploring a massive and realistically scaled universe) is pure Elite. You will get out of this game precisely what you put into it... there's nothing helping you along. There are a couple of ways in which you could theoretically "finish" the game... to be honest, I'm not in the least bit interested in that. In fact, I will actively seek to avoid it. I'm quite happy pursuing my own quest to translate the local alien dialect of the area in which my game started out, and getting the necessary keys to unlock some of the locked areas.

    It really helps if you understand (and I mean **really** understand) just what the developers have achieved too... this will help you overlook the fact that the graphics are quite basic, and draw distances (when flying close to planets at speed) are frequently compromised by a weird dithering effect.

    Also, you have to be forgiving where the developers have compromised real physics in favour of playability. Docking/landing your ship is basically done for you; gravity is depicted as per Hollywood movies (i.e. not related to the mass of objects), some of the "things" from which you get "elements" are quite illogical and space itself is bizarrely blue & pink... never black. This is very much SciFi with the emphasis on "Fiction".

    So... not realistic enough for anyone expecting Elite; way too open-ended for the majority of video game players. Who is this going to appeal to exactly? The answer is right here in the Metcritic reviews.    … Expand
  40. Raab89
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    The Game isn't perfect at all, but for me it's definitely a 10 because of the fun I had the last 20 hours I think. Of course it's nothing for everyone, but the idea behind the game is so great and I sure that they'll fix everything what's wrong in the future.
  41. WryMouth
    Aug 15, 2016
    3
    This game is not worth $60, it is boring and its nothing Sony showed off at E3 2014. It feels like a demo that is piled with garbage. Good idea on the tech engine but the game is boring as hell.

    Huge Disappointment.

    Wait till its free to Play.
  42. squallstar
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    What a breath of fresh air! I really loved every single minute playing No Man's Sky, and I'm probably not going to stop for the next months (till Skyrim remastered is out, lol)
  43. KiKaily
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    If you know what the game pretends to offer and don't expect anything else, you will enjoy the game and even surprise yourself. Let's hope they also add content from now on.
  44. DayRider
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    For what this game is, It has faults, theres no Denying that aspect of the game. But what it is, for what is accomplishes, while it may not be perfect. Its a pretty dam close to perfect game for WHAT IT IS. A Space/Survival Exploration game. It gets that aspect perfect, therefor a 10/10, Exactly as expected.
  45. CritisismChris
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    "No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe." These are the words of the Devs and these words are true ... very true. The game is an extreme open world or open universe sandbox where allot of the things the dev promises are true. This is why I score the game highly because it delivers on what it promises but there are issues which"No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe." These are the words of the Devs and these words are true ... very true. The game is an extreme open world or open universe sandbox where allot of the things the dev promises are true. This is why I score the game highly because it delivers on what it promises but there are issues which is why I don't score it a 9 or 10. (Hopefully the devs will fix issues soon)… Expand
  46. 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
  47. Strelok_VSOP
    Aug 16, 2016
    0
    Унылая и скучнейшая игра. Через 3 часа становится понятно, что больше в игре делать нечего.
    Множество планет, похожих друг на друга как две капли воды, различающихся иконкой угрозы в интерфейсе и цветовой гаммой. И так - во всем.
    Очень скучно, очень однообразно. Разочарование.    Унылая и скучнейшая игра. Через 3 часа становится понятно, что больше в игре делать нечего.
    Множество планет, похожих друг на друга как две капли воды, различающихся иконкой угрозы в интерфейсе и цветовой гаммой. И так - во всем.
    Очень скучно, очень однообразно.
    Разочарование.
  48. JCHunter248
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    With the biggest map ever existed, lets you wanna keep moving forward, its fun and exiting and might get a little repetitive after awhile but every time I stop playing No Man's Sky, somehow it just keep calling me back. With all the games I've played for years, No Man's Sky is the most addictive game ever. Maybe the best thing to do is wait for sale to get the best out of the game
  49. Bunwip
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    So far I am unexpectedly loving this game. It's surreal, intimidating, beautiful, unsettling and a lot of other things too numerous to describe here. I know at some point I'll probably tire of the exploration but for now I am feeling like a true pioneer of the stars (about 8-10 hours in). That is a very cool feeling. I was always very skeptical of this game due to a) the ridiculous hypeSo far I am unexpectedly loving this game. It's surreal, intimidating, beautiful, unsettling and a lot of other things too numerous to describe here. I know at some point I'll probably tire of the exploration but for now I am feeling like a true pioneer of the stars (about 8-10 hours in). That is a very cool feeling. I was always very skeptical of this game due to a) the ridiculous hype surrounding it which, let's be fair the developer did nothing to play down and seemed to revel in it instead and b) that letter from Sean Murray to the reviewers on the day of release (have faith in the game man!!!!!), but as I said I am really enjoying this having never been or will be a fan boy of this game. If you've ever yearned to explore amongst the stars in a one man/woman ship then this may be the game for you. Also, the procedurally generated music (how I don't know!!!) is beautiful too.… Expand
  50. Robert6200
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    This game isn't for everyone and I think that's pretty obvious. Its not some amazing space exploration game. Its more of a really big space survival game. You have to do stuff over and over again if you want to survive and progress in the main story line which is to get to the center of the galaxy. Don't go in thinking **** awesome planet stuff" cause that's not what its about Really funThis game isn't for everyone and I think that's pretty obvious. Its not some amazing space exploration game. Its more of a really big space survival game. You have to do stuff over and over again if you want to survive and progress in the main story line which is to get to the center of the galaxy. Don't go in thinking **** awesome planet stuff" cause that's not what its about Really fun and addicting if you like this type of game. 8/10.… Expand
  51. Jaybak19420
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    I really love this game. Cant wait for future updates tho. building space stations? yes please. The game does need multiplayer but apparently its already there we just can't access it? I don't know but the game is still super sick. s'dflgja
  52. Maxson
    Aug 16, 2016
    0
    What do you get for 60$? A boring, repetitive, and overhyped game. This is what you get for overhyping a game, and now you get No Man's Poop..........
  53. andrepusey1
    Aug 15, 2016
    6
    Obviously it's huge, obviously it's beautiful, obviously it's ambitious... but it's true that there's not a lot to actually do. I find myself between two frames of mind: either not being bothered to play it because I have no desire to do anything, or being so enveloped and engrossed in the game that I can't stop.

    If you're someone with a short attention span or not much time to play the    Obviously it's huge, obviously it's beautiful, obviously it's ambitious... but it's true that there's not a lot to actually do. I find myself between two frames of mind: either not being bothered to play it because I have no desire to do anything, or being so enveloped and engrossed in the game that I can't stop.

    If you're someone with a short attention span or not much time to play the game, then I wouldn't recommend it. If you're happy farming planets for the same elements over and over, and love the challenges of freeing up inventory space constantly (this does annoy me), then you will love it. There are things to discover and do, but not a lot of it means anything.

    Beautiful and ambitious, but ultimately a bit empty. Hype is a powerful thing, kids.    … Expand
  54. HipsterDufus
    Aug 18, 2016
    7
    Until they patch this to run on the AMD Phenom processors that ALOT of us have in our gaming rigs, I'm gonna have to rate this a 0. I'll change it when I can play it.
  55. caebee
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky is a perfect example of hype getting too built up. The game is exactly what it claims to be. Each and every thing the game does is what we were shown and should have expected. It saddens me to hear such negativity over such a wonderful game.

    This is a game for the curious, for the wanderers. The environments are so colourful and creative. Everything about the world around    No Man's Sky is a perfect example of hype getting too built up. The game is exactly what it claims to be. Each and every thing the game does is what we were shown and should have expected. It saddens me to hear such negativity over such a wonderful game.

    This is a game for the curious, for the wanderers. The environments are so colourful and creative. Everything about the world around you helps encourage curiosity. From discovering new planets and crafting designs to learning new alien languages and finding your way to complete your goal of reaching the centre of the galaxy.

    The game can feel slow and distant, it can feel a little empty - but isn't that what space is?

    Truly, I would give this game an 8.5/10, but the score isn't available to me so I gave it a 9.    … Expand
  56. xChain
    Aug 17, 2016
    10
    This kind of game is incredibly hard to make. I have to give credit to these guys. The game is a bit lacking in the "quests" department and I'm still not finished with the main plot so I cannot comment on that. There are some tedious things that could be changed like the inventory system and I would love to see base building ..other than that I love this game.

    Also...please let me    This kind of game is incredibly hard to make. I have to give credit to these guys. The game is a bit lacking in the "quests" department and I'm still not finished with the main plot so I cannot comment on that. There are some tedious things that could be changed like the inventory system and I would love to see base building ..other than that I love this game.

    Also...please let me manually fly my spaceship to the ground and kill myself ;) I wish I could take off the training wheels    … Expand
  57. StJonClark
    Aug 21, 2016
    10
    I first saw the reveal for this game watching E3 on my PS4 in 2014. Since then I have been counting the days. From the very first moment I started playing it lived up to my every expectation. The game is exactly what I saw in the gameplay Sean Murray demonstrated. If anything, it's more. For me, the idea of wandering an endless series of planets, scanning and naming them and the plants andI first saw the reveal for this game watching E3 on my PS4 in 2014. Since then I have been counting the days. From the very first moment I started playing it lived up to my every expectation. The game is exactly what I saw in the gameplay Sean Murray demonstrated. If anything, it's more. For me, the idea of wandering an endless series of planets, scanning and naming them and the plants and animals thereon, and then taking off and moving to a new one was thrilling! But there's even more to it then that. I've been dismayed at what appear to be a bunch of typically "hardcore" gamer types who are used to getting a game and powering through it to maximum levels and then lording it over the universe the game creates. That actually doesn't work in this type of game, in no way, shape or form. The keening, whining, raging and crying was intimidate and immense. From **** about the actual mechanics of journeying, critical to the casual style and tone of the game, to whining about the lack of a clear ending or point at which I imagine they could be dominant, or multiplayer (so they could show off to their buddies or measure themselves against them I guess) they could not seem to connect that this game was not the same as all the others they had played before. Instead they flooded fan groups where people who loved the game were busy posting pics and discussing their zen moments of exploration to howl at their boredom and hurt feelings, seeming to mysteriously hold us and the game company responsible for their lack of understanding of the terms "single player game" and "free exploration." Raining hate everywhere, including spamming review sites with how "boring" the game was, when they spent no time on planets, simply mining and running. Meanwhile I have already spent close to 100 hours in the game and while I have discovered and named 5 systems and multiple planets, I backtracked to to my home world to make sure I 100% discover it and plan on doing that for each planet in each system I have discovered going forward before moving forward on the Atlas path. This game can last a lifetime if you let it, enjoy it, savor it. But if you have no imagination, or are a "hardcore, elite gamer" look elsewhere...this game is NOT FOR YOU!… Expand
  58. 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
  59. Runfocovah
    Aug 14, 2016
    4
    Solid 6.. Game its fun and original, great sense of being on a universe and make you feel small, its cool to wonder around lush planets BUT after 15-20 hrs in, everything gets repetitive. Theres no real incentive for this grind fest. Fight controls on foot and spaceship are clunky and need to be fixed. Poor inventory design swell as menu interface ala destiny (but worst). Planets can feelSolid 6.. Game its fun and original, great sense of being on a universe and make you feel small, its cool to wonder around lush planets BUT after 15-20 hrs in, everything gets repetitive. Theres no real incentive for this grind fest. Fight controls on foot and spaceship are clunky and need to be fixed. Poor inventory design swell as menu interface ala destiny (but worst). Planets can feel new only the first couple of times... seen one? seen them all. AI its missing, just bland unless characters (aliens and planet creators alike).

    NMS needs to be patched ASAP; Crashing every time I warp, creatures half trapped on the ground, need bigger stacking on every slot on inventory, better spaceship handling, better space fights, and the most important of all KEEP MY SAVED FILES ALIVE!!! i have restarted this damn game twice because my save file its "corrupted".

    Its a must buy don't get me wrong, but like in 5-6 months once its cheaper and everything gets fixed.    … Expand
  60. Latenightbreak
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    I'm posting this because I want to give this studio props. I never play games in the summer. I find it hard to stay in doors more than I need to. I love video games in the winter but I love running, jogging or doing just about anything outdoors whenever I can. This game however, this game has me glued to the screen.

    I'm nowhere near done and I'm loving the experience. I don't know    I'm posting this because I want to give this studio props. I never play games in the summer. I find it hard to stay in doors more than I need to. I love video games in the winter but I love running, jogging or doing just about anything outdoors whenever I can. This game however, this game has me glued to the screen.

    I'm nowhere near done and I'm loving the experience. I don't know where it's going, I don't know the real point. I haven't met more than one race of aliens but I think that this is just fun. Nothing more and nothing less. It's not the best game I've ever played but it's definitely not a 5/10 either.

    The only strike against this game is its price. i think that at 40$, it would've been a home run. No one is mad at a quiet, exploration game with seemingly no point if they didn't dish out more than 40$. This game is 80$ plus 12 tax in Quebec. That's just too much.

    Very happy that I own this.    … Expand
  61. EmilyMonster
    Aug 15, 2016
    5
    Do not listen to all the 3's and below. No Man's Sky did exactly what it promised (unless if it turns out they lied about having multiplayer. I don't know if that has been determined yet). It is a practically endless universe with randomized planets that you visit, mine for materials, and then set off for more discoveries. It isn't for everyone by any means, but you can still get enjoymentDo not listen to all the 3's and below. No Man's Sky did exactly what it promised (unless if it turns out they lied about having multiplayer. I don't know if that has been determined yet). It is a practically endless universe with randomized planets that you visit, mine for materials, and then set off for more discoveries. It isn't for everyone by any means, but you can still get enjoyment out of it if you are the type of person who will dig in minecraft for hours looking for diamond. No Man's Sky is basically the same concept as that.… Expand
  62. 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.
  63. stoggdogg
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    I was very hesitant with purchasing the game, people made it seem as though it was going to be the greatest game ever made and it was going to change their lives but I knew better than to listen to them. The game was what I thought it would be a fun exploration game that would through in surprises here and there. Walking around the planets mining for resources, and finding new creaturesI was very hesitant with purchasing the game, people made it seem as though it was going to be the greatest game ever made and it was going to change their lives but I knew better than to listen to them. The game was what I thought it would be a fun exploration game that would through in surprises here and there. Walking around the planets mining for resources, and finding new creatures and places to check out have been interesting and fun.… Expand
  64. Wolf4642
    Sep 5, 2016
    0
    I think this game is pretty fun. It does get boring sometimes, but some other games do that as well. I like flying around in my ship and exploring all the different planets. The only problem with it is that Hello games lied about a lot of really cool features. I hope this game gets updated and gets new features, but for now, I think it's really fun. 8/10
  65. slickserpent99
    Nov 25, 2016
    2
    I originally gave this game an 8. Not sure what I was thinking. It's a lot of fun for the first 10 hours, and after that, I suddenly realized the game's bleakness and stark flaws. My problems arise from some less common issues, but I still am annoyed by all those flaws that other people adressed, like inventory space, and the lies of the devs. Heres what I think.

    Pros: Cool soundtrack,    I originally gave this game an 8. Not sure what I was thinking. It's a lot of fun for the first 10 hours, and after that, I suddenly realized the game's bleakness and stark flaws. My problems arise from some less common issues, but I still am annoyed by all those flaws that other people adressed, like inventory space, and the lies of the devs. Heres what I think.

    Pros:
    Cool soundtrack, Nice colour palate, a cool translation system where you have to slowly learn new words to slowly find out what aliens are saying, and a spaceflight system that, while barebones, I rather enjoyed flying around huge planets in a vast universe.

    Cons:
    Okay, where to start.....
    The developers pointed out countless times that this was a game about exploration, and discovering the unknown. Here's the catch: every single **** planet and solar system has already been discovered. Each solar system has a space station, and every planet has spaceships flying around it and bases built on them. It completely defeats the **** purpose.
    Planetary variation. The planets are criminally similar. Sure, they're different sizes, but there are only two types of planets; planets with a slight majority of hilly terrain, and planets with slightly more water and super shallow oceans. Maybe a few floating rocks here and there. Of course, the biomes and creatures are different, but that gets really old after awhile.
    Draw distance. It doesn't look like I'm on a **** planet when it's always as foggy a certain distance away as London in the 1950s. You can't see any horizons. Its pathetic; it feels like I'm on some sort of **** test level, not a planet.
    Space between planets. They're all extremely close together in a solar system, making it unrealistic.
    Warp drive fuel. To get fuel for your warp drive you have to mine stuff to get stuff to make one thing, then mine some more stuff to make another thing that requires the previous thing, then **** BUY an object from a galactic trade terminal for a hefty amount of units, then mix the thing you bought with the things you previously used, add some other object, and there you have it; one warp drive fuel cell; enough to get to to the next Solar System over.
    Deadlock. You need to mine resources to charge your multitool. But mining takes power. So you need to mine resources to charge your multitool. But mining takes power. So you need to mine resources to charge your multitool. But mining takes power. God, its a **** closed circle; you can't go anywhere with that.
    Repetitive Elements. Mine **** Sell it. Mine **** Sell it. Mine **** Sell it. Mine **** Sell it. Mine **** Sell it. Mine **** Sell it. Mine **** Sell it. Mine **** Sell it. Fly around a little, warp to next solar system over, then do it again. Holy hell.

    Theres plenty of other things I hate about this game that I can't think of right now..... how come I had to spend 80$ on this game while everyone else spent 60$? Is it just because of location? God.....
    I have to say that I haven't had a SINGLE crash on this game on my PS4, and have only EVER had one or two framerate drops, so, mine performs fine..... but thats still no reason for anybody to waste their money on this piece of trash.    … Expand
  66. joshcam19
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    Ignore the haters. This is a game about discovery. If you were anything like me as a kid and you looked up at the stars and wondered 'what if' than this game is for you. It's not perfect or the game to end all games but it is something that I have been searching for all my life.
  67. ccmoore12
    Aug 18, 2016
    9
    Ignore all of the hate this game is getting. Too many people were following it like a religion and were just asking to get bummed out when it was finally released. Going into it without much knowledge is making for a wonderful experience.
  68. nibetac
    Aug 14, 2016
    6
    This is a very tricky game to recommend. I like parts of it but the whole experience is marred by very shallow flying controls and the lack of any meaningful or interesting space content.

    No Man's Sky shines brightest when your boots are on the ground of a planet and you're wandering around collecting resources, scanning animals, plants and rocks and spelunking in a cave. Bizarre design    This is a very tricky game to recommend. I like parts of it but the whole experience is marred by very shallow flying controls and the lack of any meaningful or interesting space content.

    No Man's Sky shines brightest when your boots are on the ground of a planet and you're wandering around collecting resources, scanning animals, plants and rocks and spelunking in a cave. Bizarre design choices not withstanding (like not having access to a map or being able to set waypoints on a planet), this is where I find myself enjoying the game the most. However, the actual in-space portions of No Man's Sky leave a lot to be desired.

    Unfortunately, if you want a good space sim where you can be a bounty hunter, pirate or a trader and actually have a meaningful game experience then there really is nothing to see here; maybe try Elite: Dangerous instead. That game has a much more nuanced flying experience, an actual functioning inter-galactic economic system, warring factions to join or oppose and actual maps and other UI systems to keep you informed and engaged with the content.

    Unless Hello Games does some major work to completely retool the space portion of this game, fix their lack of maps, waypoints and necessary user interface options then it will remain a very one-sided experience and will continue to be only half of a potentially awesome game.    … Expand
  69. Lydso1976
    Aug 31, 2016
    8
    I felt I had to leave a review after hearing so much hysterical negative reaction over the three weeks since its release. Leaving the frenzied debate aside and taking the game for what it is. All I see is a very nice looking and absorbing adventure game. Of course there are issues with it, but looking at the game as objectively as possible I cannot mark it down because of these earlyI felt I had to leave a review after hearing so much hysterical negative reaction over the three weeks since its release. Leaving the frenzied debate aside and taking the game for what it is. All I see is a very nice looking and absorbing adventure game. Of course there are issues with it, but looking at the game as objectively as possible I cannot mark it down because of these early glitches. It's still very much fun to play.

    At time of writing Devs are already on patch 1.07 and I can only see the game improving as it gets more refined and polished. They have already significantly stabilized and balanced the game where required. Then there are the new features which I hope will be added in time. A lot to look forward to.

    I bought my PS4 in anticipation of this game, while waiting for its release I have enjoyed a couple of other titles, this has not disappointed me one bit. I had realistic expectations and grew up playing some rather innovative, if sometimes crashy and glitchy old 8 & 16-bit games. This game dares to be different where other games look good but feel rather generic. Well done I say.    … Expand
  70. mtoler
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    There's been a lot of whining and complaining about this game, but here's the number one problem with it: Expectations were not managed. No Man's Sky got SUPER hyped up and for good reason, but people took bits and pieces of what Sean Murray said and went crazy. So, here's what you can expect from No Man's Sky.

    It's huge, so don't expect to get to the center of the universe in one    There's been a lot of whining and complaining about this game, but here's the number one problem with it: Expectations were not managed. No Man's Sky got SUPER hyped up and for good reason, but people took bits and pieces of what Sean Murray said and went crazy. So, here's what you can expect from No Man's Sky.

    It's huge, so don't expect to get to the center of the universe in one day. In fact, don't expect to explore a planet in one day.

    It holds your hand very little. You start crash landed on a planet you know nothing about and your treated as such. Your options are to figure it out on your own or to take to the internet. I suggest you figure it out on your own unless your really stumped.

    It gets repetitive. You're trying to get to the center of the universe by hoping star systems. So, you gather resources as you explore planets, power your hyperdrive and move on. Rinse and repeat.

    There's a TON of beauty in the midst of the repetition. Every planet, animal, alien, plant, ship etc is unique. Learn to appreciate it! T

    he lore is really good so and I'm sure it's different for each race that you come in contact with. So far I've come in contact with a warrior race and a scientific race. Both are very different in how they approach and interact with my character.

    Push though the mundane. There is repetition, but once you're a few star systems in you begin to see planets and alien races change. It gets more difficult and interesting. Rare materials become more commonplace. Keep going!

    The game is half a GB! This alone makes the game worth $60. It is a work of mathematic art!

    So, I'm sorry if this game isn't the conglomeration of every good part of every game you've ever played. You're not going to find that in No Man's Sky. What you will find is a universe to explore that is full of beauty, drama, mystery and a healthy dose of repetition. It will change over time. More will be added, bugs will be fixed. Remember Diablo 3 when it first came out? Look at it now. It's amazing! Given some time No Man's Sky will be amazing too. Right now it's just good, which is why I gave it an 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  71. Masmanus
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    I've been following this game for years, and the final product is pretty much what I expected it to be : a gorgeous universe sandbox with a lite dusting of survival sim. The game is stunningly beautiful and the soundtrack is just awesome. Contrary to those reviews that say this is a game best taken in small doses, I just cant put it down.

    To those complaining about the repetitive nature    I've been following this game for years, and the final product is pretty much what I expected it to be : a gorgeous universe sandbox with a lite dusting of survival sim. The game is stunningly beautiful and the soundtrack is just awesome. Contrary to those reviews that say this is a game best taken in small doses, I just cant put it down.

    To those complaining about the repetitive nature of the game-play: that comes with the territory of a procedurally generated games. It's simply impossible to create a game that builds itself without repeating elements - you're necessarily trading attention to detail for scale. This same issue is present in every other procedurally generated game out there, from the old-school roguelikes up through Elite, Binding of Isaac, and recently Necropolis. For some reason, NMS is catching this criticism much more-so than other procedural games, perhaps because many would-be NMS players were attracted by the hype and hadn't had much experience with proc    … Expand
  72. ImmortalBoomy
    Aug 13, 2016
    2
    It's incredibly repetitive, they promised multiplayer and there is none, it runs horribly on pc (crashes and hitches constantly) there is very little variation in planets
  73. redbattle
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    So isn't this all just blowing up in specatular fashion. To here the way some people are talking about this game would imply that this is simply a bland unforgivable experience from top to bottom. The problem is...well it really isn't.

    My issues with the trending outlook on the game is the increasingly common use of 'it's boring' or 'there's not enough to do!'. Thing is, for some    So isn't this all just blowing up in specatular fashion. To here the way some people are talking about this game would imply that this is simply a bland unforgivable experience from top to bottom. The problem is...well it really isn't.

    My issues with the trending outlook on the game is the increasingly common use of 'it's boring' or 'there's not enough to do!'. Thing is, for some gamers the same criticism can be leveled at the likes of Overwatch, Hearthstone, Rainbow Six to name a few. Now I'm not saying these games are bad, they serve a purpose for the people that like that sort of thing however if you don't...then the enjoyment you'll get out of those games is slim pickings.

    That's my reasoning for the high score I'm giving No Man's Sky. I had no pretence or hype train tooting going into this game and frankly the main thing that drew me in was the soundtrack. Having sat down and played it though I can attest to exactly who this game speaks to and why some of its limitations are okay.

    Having played the game with someone who is somewhat 'casual' when it comes to gaming the first thing that struck them was the ability to explore and craft things (however limited you might suggest those mechanics are) without the imminent threat of being tea bagged by enemies and having to learn and be good at whatever combat mechanics are in the game in order to compitently survive. For some people that's all they really want from certain games.

    I fail to understand why it's kind okay for certain genres to be unmistakably niche and be reveld in because of their 'gameplay mechanics' however when something comes along which is perfect as a chill out game or something just to enjoy for what it is.

    The mechanics might be repetative for some but for other's it's therapautic and satisfying. The way some people have been carrying on seems outright unprofessional.

    In short, go into this game looking for a chilled out experience which can be quite eye opening and fun if you let it be.    … Expand
  74. FL24365
    Aug 14, 2016
    2
    Please do not pay full price for this game. While I would have been happy to pay $15 for the content provided, at $60, I feel like calling the local police and reporting a robbery. The content is extremely basic, and the gameplay simply trash.
  75. Psyfrox
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    This game is amazing. Its completely different from everything else, like for example "Journey". The first time you fly off your planet is breathtaking. I understand it can be boring to some gamers, but true gamers that have experienced games like Portal, Journey, Limbo will surely appreciate it.
  76. Splat036
    Aug 30, 2016
    9
    The games not perfect and not everyone's cup of tea but it can be what you make of it.
    If you're looking for a structured game with mini campaigns or multi-player interaction then this is definitely not for you.
    If you're happy adventuring setting your own goals and just doing your own thing, this may very well be for you. The only negative for me (apart from some clumsy collision    The games not perfect and not everyone's cup of tea but it can be what you make of it.
    If you're looking for a structured game with mini campaigns or multi-player interaction then this is definitely not for you.
    If you're happy adventuring setting your own goals and just doing your own thing, this may very well be for you.
    The only negative for me (apart from some clumsy collision detection issues) is that you're not really sure when tech is maxed out. So after a while checking for new tech seems pointless.
    In all I've sunk 50+ hours in the game and am no where near the centre and thoroughly enjoying it.    … Expand
  77. IHATENOMANSSKY
    Sep 1, 2016
    0
    This game is a waste of money. Do not buy it. If you do, you will realize that you may be able to travel to an infinite (practically) number of planets, and be bored on all of them.
  78. neointhematrix
    Oct 3, 2016
    8
    I am COMPLETELY sick of all the COD jackasses rating games like this as crap. Not every game has to have thousands of killings and tons of violence to be good. This game is very relaxing with great music and good graphics. Yes it is repetitive...but killing the same people over and over again in COD isn't?? Its time gamers stop expecting EVERY single game that comes out to be the secondI am COMPLETELY sick of all the COD jackasses rating games like this as crap. Not every game has to have thousands of killings and tons of violence to be good. This game is very relaxing with great music and good graphics. Yes it is repetitive...but killing the same people over and over again in COD isn't?? Its time gamers stop expecting EVERY single game that comes out to be the second coming. Get over it already!!!… Expand
  79. RagingR
    Oct 11, 2016
    0
    I'm coming in late, so not much I can add to this abomination. All I can say is thank fook I sold this for RRP after buying it. The saddest aspect of this game is that the team and its courageous leader, are nowhere to be heard or seen.
  80. destator
    Mar 20, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really like this game! But it has only one remark from me. What is the purpose of the option for filling the hydroponic unit? The interface is incredibly annoying without introducing anything into the gameplay. It needs either to be removed or revised.… Expand
  81. SirSloppith
    Oct 2, 2018
    0
    Exploration is great and all but what are you supposed to do for the rest of the end game explore the same planets over and over again? I've grown quite bored of trying to farm unique ships and use them for hardly anything. I feel like this game could've been so so so much more. However, I do like the effort given in the NEXT update.
  82. FriedConsole
    Sep 12, 2016
    8
    For the first 8 hours or so NMS was amazing and made me feel like no other video game has made me feel since I was a kid. The awe and wonder of exploring the universe made me giddy and I couldn't wait to see what was next. After about 8 hours it wears off as you feel you have seen everything and you feel you are part of a repetitious job. I still feel I got my money's worth to make meFor the first 8 hours or so NMS was amazing and made me feel like no other video game has made me feel since I was a kid. The awe and wonder of exploring the universe made me giddy and I couldn't wait to see what was next. After about 8 hours it wears off as you feel you have seen everything and you feel you are part of a repetitious job. I still feel I got my money's worth to make me feel that amazed, albeit brief, being such an old and jaded lifelong gamer.… Expand
  83. vcca15
    Aug 18, 2016
    6
    Had high hopes for this game, I'm generally pretty easy to please game wise, I appreciate a wide range of games and generally am a glass half full type of person. Despite this game being huge, having virtually seamless ground to space travel, with some awesome visual variations, this game is boring.

    It's as if they've created an awesome game world but haven't added in the actual game    Had high hopes for this game, I'm generally pretty easy to please game wise, I appreciate a wide range of games and generally am a glass half full type of person. Despite this game being huge, having virtually seamless ground to space travel, with some awesome visual variations, this game is boring.

    It's as if they've created an awesome game world but haven't added in the actual game yet, exploring is moderately fun, I'll still play just to see more, different planets and animals but this game won't last long at all with nothing to do.    … Expand
  84. yazman
    Aug 30, 2016
    3
    Well guys i have taken my sweet time to come in here and write a review, i never do this, but i have to air out this disappointment, first things first. I did not buy this game; it was given to me as gift for my anniversary so i fired it up. The game mechanics are neat and the view is unique in its own way, really exotic lands and in my case i did see some level of variety in every planetWell guys i have taken my sweet time to come in here and write a review, i never do this, but i have to air out this disappointment, first things first. I did not buy this game; it was given to me as gift for my anniversary so i fired it up. The game mechanics are neat and the view is unique in its own way, really exotic lands and in my case i did see some level of variety in every planet i visited (32 when i stopped playing). Like i said this game should have been called "space mining" because literally that’s all you will do in order to keep flying. Within a week i did not want to play it anymore, so my wife kept going on my same game, she lasted 2 days and that’s it. the game is really unique and implements revolutionary techniques like the procedural generation but to keep it simple i have to admit there is nothing else to do in here...you already know you will get to a planet, discover some weird plant/animal/mineral mine with your funky gun for all what you need to go to the next one and that’s all you will do for eternity. Really weak. I already sold the game. game, she lasted 2 days and thats it. the game is really unique and implements revolutionary techniques like the procedural generation but to keep it simple i have to admit there is nothing else to do in here...you already know you will get to a planet, discover some weird plant/animal/mineral mine with your funky gun for all what you need to go to the next one and thats all you will do for eternity. Really weak. i already sold the game.… Expand
  85. Rox22
    Aug 23, 2016
    5
    I actually went int o this game knowing almost nothing about it. Saw only a handful of screen shots. So hype wise there was nothing for me. I only learned about all the promises and BS afterwards. Good thing as I got to experience it without any expectations. So what did I think? *meh*

    Visually the game is pretty, yet bland at the same time. The worlds all look unique, kind of. But    I actually went int o this game knowing almost nothing about it. Saw only a handful of screen shots. So hype wise there was nothing for me. I only learned about all the promises and BS afterwards. Good thing as I got to experience it without any expectations. So what did I think? *meh*

    Visually the game is pretty, yet bland at the same time. The worlds all look unique, kind of. But after a while the worlds can just be simplified: Toxic, Ice, Radiation, Hot, Rainy, Barren, Water, Nice. Even though they are all procedurally generated they all fit into at least one of those categories. Same more or less applies to all the Flora, Fauna and buildings. Don't get me wrong, at first it's really cool. But after about the 10th or so planet repetition and tedium kick in.From that point it's just the same thing over and over with practically no real payoff.

    The music and sound are great. The score kind of reminds me of a cross between the soundtrack of the Dig and the ambient music of Minecraft.

    For all the gripe I still enjoyed it, or at least the first 10 - 20 hours. No Man's Sky feels like it was trying too hard to be something it's not. Yet this game does give me hope. The concept is solid and I truly hope other developers use what this game does right. If anything this game is a stepping stone for other great things. A milestone in gaming, provided it doesn't get buried in its own controversy.

    Overall:
    No Man's Sky is a decent game that hyped itself up too much. Clearly it could be improved allot, but we should not overlook all the things it does right. Hopefully a bigger developer might step in and apply the ideas to their game. Imagine what Bethesda or Bioware could have done with this (aside from DLC'ing it to death.)

    Tip:
    Don't underestimate how far the Galactic core is. Always jump as far as your engines will allow.
    Scan and upload everything you see.
    Don't upgrade your initial weapon or ship more than you need to. +26 ship size and +22 Weapon size is when you focus on upgrades.
    Sigma < Tau < Theta < Omega. Always aim to have the highest. Only need to have 1 of each item on the exosuit, no need stack those things.
    Grenade launcher is great if you get lost in caves. Just shoot your way out.    … Expand
  86. 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.
  87. pablo2008jedi
    Aug 23, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been following the game since the 2014 reveal, I've watched pretty much all the interviews and was very hyped for the game. As person who enjoys Sci-Fi, particular Star Trek, Stargate etc.. I thought this could be the game of my dreams.
    But now after 2 weeks I have come to find the game being shallow. Most of the worlds I have seen have been varied of content, specifically animals, weather and colour pallet. But there is about 50% of the stuff (flora and fauna) you see that are all the same just a different name/colour.
    The gameplay mechanics is very dumbed down from all those videos. The game is nothing like the videos. Now I will say I never expected to see anything like that 2014 E3 video, but I did expect the gameplay to be better. FInding material in the game is very very frustrating, being a Sci-Fi themed game you'd think you'd have the ability to scan for certain materials and not just hope to find some. It's become very tedious. The whole Suit and Ship upgrade system is dull, the space combat is boring. The Story is, missing and broken. All my Atlas way points take me away from the centre.
    And now the actual point of the game, traveling to the centre. It's dull, it's slow and at the centre [spoiler] Its a kick in the teeth[/spolier]
    I really wanted this to succeed, maybe it's my own fault in believing HG were developing a mind blowing engine. But its repetitive, un-exciting and I have no wish to play it any more.
    A AAA price for a indie game, I should have known better.    … Expand
  88. Andi17
    Aug 14, 2016
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel like this game has lied to me in all those trailers and info that they gave me. They said you can travel to 18 billion planets or something but what they didn't tell us is that its 18 billion copies. When i enter a new system i feel like i just went around in a circle and ended up in the same area, every system contains the same old same, just a few planets a space station and some other things. Its just very boring, i don't mind grinding in a game but when i feel like there is no reward or purpose to grind for its just a waste of time. I feel like this is absolutely not worth 60 bucks. I think people with a lot of imagination might find some fun in it but for me its just not at all what i hoped for. The game also does not explain anything in the beginning so you basically don't have any idea what it is u gotta do. After 20 hours you're doing exactly the same as in the first hour and probably at the end of the game u pretty much have been doing the same all the time. The planets don't feel different at all, some planets might be a bit different but the only thing that is different is the colours and some animals. I probably won't be playing this game anymore because it just feels like a waste of time. Overall i think people that expect a huge game with all kinds of different worlds are going to be disappointed.… Expand
  89. Loshkosh
    Aug 17, 2016
    7
    "There's nothing in a desert and No Man needs nothing" this quote from Lawrence of Arabia in my opinion precisely explains current condition of the game. Vast, yet blank
  90. 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
  91. Kashik
    Aug 21, 2016
    5
    No Man's Sky: Hello Games has built something quite impressive, unfortunately it doesn't make for a very enjoyable game.

    At exactly 21:00 on the launch day, I started up NMS and prepared for a new experience. I knew it wasn't from a big studio, so the finished product wouldn't be as polished as possible, but the premise was really interesting: survive and explore an incredible Galaxy    No Man's Sky: Hello Games has built something quite impressive, unfortunately it doesn't make for a very enjoyable game.

    At exactly 21:00 on the launch day, I started up NMS and prepared for a new experience. I knew it wasn't from a big studio, so the finished product wouldn't be as polished as possible, but the premise was really interesting: survive and explore an incredible Galaxy with unique planetary systems, creatures, and aliens. It was amazing seeing the first planet, trying to gather the resources to repair my ship while interacting with the environment. The colours were beautiful in parts, and the animals humorous in their own Island of doctor Monroe way. When I finally repaired the initial engines on my ship, it was thrilling to take off and leave the planet for open space. Following this, it was a bit jaw dropping travelling through the planetary system. I began to realize just how big the scale of this game was during this time. It was all a bit mind blowing for the first couple of hours.... Once I repaired and fuelled my warp drive, I experienced another moment of excitement as I took off to a new star to begin my exploration.

    It was at about 0:00, perhaps 3 or so hours in, that my enjoyment with NMS took a steep plunge. As I travelled from one star to another, explored planet after another, met one alien race then others, fought in space and on the ground, I started to see just how little resides outside of that first 3 hour experience. In just a few hours I was seeing repeat creatures, planets that I would be hard pressed to tell you how they differed beyond lighting, and the grind it takes to move around the galaxy just to see pretty much the exact same thing.

    I believe Hello Games have created something impressive, something that can be so huge and just work... However the mechanics behind the game are decidedly below average, with the survival, fighting, and mining aspects feeling tacked on just to pad out the game. But the base of the game? Exploration leaves so incredibly much to be desired when after just 10-20 hours in a galaxy with 18 quintillion "uniqiue" planets, you feel like you've seen it all.

    To me it seems like HG conducted the hype train, which Sony helped them create with their marketing and $60 price tag, straight to the bank. I'm sure this means HG will have the resources to make a much better game in the future, but I would prefer to wait for another studio to do it better. As I said, Hg have done something quite impressive, but it isn't usually the first mover that makes the best use of the tools available... Give this one a pass, there's a ton of potential in this genre for more well rounded and capable studios.    … Expand
  92. lydianfanfare
    Aug 21, 2016
    8
    An eight, yeah, I think that's fair, right? Right? How can we even put a number on this game?! All anyone can do is talk about their experience because everyone's experience and tastes will be different, and therefore, we'll find differing levels of value in this.

    Personally, though, I find NMS to be relaxing, awe-inspiring, and totally different than anything I've played lately.    An eight, yeah, I think that's fair, right? Right? How can we even put a number on this game?! All anyone can do is talk about their experience because everyone's experience and tastes will be different, and therefore, we'll find differing levels of value in this.

    Personally, though, I find NMS to be relaxing, awe-inspiring, and totally different than anything I've played lately. There's a lot I wish was there, and maybe some of it will come later, but for the moment, I'm enjoying it, and plan to play to the end.    … Expand
  93. jsnell88
    Aug 18, 2016
    7
    A bit disappointed in this game. It's got a massive universe to explore but can feel a bit empty at times. Inventory management is a pain. But with all that said it has tons of cool moments, lots of variety in planets, and tons of upgrades to be found. Not bad if you're looking for a bit of a laid back experience.
  94. Bollywongaloid
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    I am really loving this game so far (about 16 hours in). It's a game that asks you engage your imagination (not enough games do this now) and a game which you can just get lost in for hours. Real shame that so many people don't seem to like it... It's original, stylish and inspired and I wish more games took a leaf out of Hello Games' book. Great work from such a small team.
  95. SuperDuck23
    May 28, 2017
    7
    In my honest opinion, I don't think No Man's Sky is as bad as most people say. Certainly not now that there's been a few content updates. However, it has problems aplenty. Due to its repetitive nature it is best played in short bursts. No Man's Sky is an admirably ambitious title but full of a number of flaws that quickly show themselves. Depending on how lenient you are, you'll either putIn my honest opinion, I don't think No Man's Sky is as bad as most people say. Certainly not now that there's been a few content updates. However, it has problems aplenty. Due to its repetitive nature it is best played in short bursts. No Man's Sky is an admirably ambitious title but full of a number of flaws that quickly show themselves. Depending on how lenient you are, you'll either put up with these flaws or turn off the console and never play it again.… Expand
  96. Injun
    Aug 1, 2018
    9
    Love it! Beautiful game with so much to do after all the updates. I'll still be playing this for years to come. Keep the free updates coming!
  97. JediMosEisley
    Aug 21, 2016
    8
    If you like camping, hunting or space exploration, or love watching a nature program, this game is for you. I like it a lot but many have taken issue with the lack of game rules. In addition, the initial release was plagued by bugs and glitches. If you have doubts, take a look at videos of walk-throughs of the game and decide if you want the game. The advantage of this game is endlessIf you like camping, hunting or space exploration, or love watching a nature program, this game is for you. I like it a lot but many have taken issue with the lack of game rules. In addition, the initial release was plagued by bugs and glitches. If you have doubts, take a look at videos of walk-throughs of the game and decide if you want the game. The advantage of this game is endless maps and endless beauty. It is fun seeing seeing new creatures and terrifying to be attacked by animals and pirates. Lots of stuff going on in this game.… Expand
  98. 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
  99. IONOSGAMES
    May 11, 2017
    3
    A ver por donde comienzo. Malos graficos, mundos vacios, sin vida, no como el del E3. Bugs por todos lados. Falta de contenido, mintieron demasiado. Un juego por 70 euros que de salida deberia haber costado no mas de 20 o 30 euros, ya que no costo nada hacerlo, mundo autogenerado mas falta de trabajo. Banda sonora no demasiado especial y falta de historia y objetivo que merezca la penaA ver por donde comienzo. Malos graficos, mundos vacios, sin vida, no como el del E3. Bugs por todos lados. Falta de contenido, mintieron demasiado. Un juego por 70 euros que de salida deberia haber costado no mas de 20 o 30 euros, ya que no costo nada hacerlo, mundo autogenerado mas falta de trabajo. Banda sonora no demasiado especial y falta de historia y objetivo que merezca la pena gastarse el tiempo.… Expand
  100. MrCritik
    Aug 20, 2016
    8
    No man sky, I am going to be ready to play the game and I hope the game doesn't disappoint me because than I wasted money on a game that is made by 13 people. If this game is not a disappointment then I hope in the future update it will be easier to find players and also fix bugs
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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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