No Man's Sky

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4.8

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  1. ThatOneGamer989
    Sep 23, 2016
    0
    Land on planet, aim laser at rock, find building, talk to alien, get in ship, take off, repeat. There you have No Man's Sky in a nutshell. I was overwhelmed by the raw beauty and scale of the game at first. However, after a few hours, I began to realize that I had tracked across miles of sparsely populated dirt (half of the planets I landed on were barren with no signs of life) and wasLand on planet, aim laser at rock, find building, talk to alien, get in ship, take off, repeat. There you have No Man's Sky in a nutshell. I was overwhelmed by the raw beauty and scale of the game at first. However, after a few hours, I began to realize that I had tracked across miles of sparsely populated dirt (half of the planets I landed on were barren with no signs of life) and was more invested in watching Netflix while playing. I get the whole "imagine your own adventure thing," being a writer myself. However, that would be like picking up the most hyped up book of the year, finding it had one chapter and 750 blank pages. I would NOT RECOMMEND this game at all! Not to mention, the developers straight up lied about half the features like multiplayer...… Expand
  2. Storemanager
    Sep 29, 2016
    0
    This is not the game. Its a hoax. All that was promised is not there. You can't even complete the game. Star map will vanish after you reach 1000 light years away from the "center" and then you can't go nowhere! I hope some rich person will sue the company for false promises! Those organizing this money scam should go to jail for very long time!

    It's no matter what so ever what    This is not the game. Its a hoax. All that was promised is not there. You can't even complete the game. Star map will vanish after you reach 1000 light years away from the "center" and then you can't go nowhere! I hope some rich person will sue the company for false promises! Those organizing this money scam should go to jail for very long time!

    It's no matter what so ever what "updates" developers would bring in the game at the future, because GAME HAS TO BE COMPLETE IN THE DISC WITHOUT UPDATES!!!    … Expand
  3. SkyBry
    Sep 30, 2016
    8
    After more than 40 hours in this game, I have to give it an 8. Yes, there are things that could be improved, areas where the story could be more interactive, options that would be cool, but when it comes down to it, this is a pretty great game. I've played games for 40 years now, and relatively few have held my attention the way NMS does. It's not fair or even realistic to compare thisAfter more than 40 hours in this game, I have to give it an 8. Yes, there are things that could be improved, areas where the story could be more interactive, options that would be cool, but when it comes down to it, this is a pretty great game. I've played games for 40 years now, and relatively few have held my attention the way NMS does. It's not fair or even realistic to compare this game to others, such as Minecraft, unless it is in the context of it being something new and different. This is not a world-building game like Minecraft. It's not a story-driven FPS like Half Life. It's something all its own. Hello Games have created something very special in No Man's Sky, and it is unfair to give it low marks because it doesn't live up to the expectations of everyone out there that was looking for the 'be all and end all' universe sandbox game. Save your cries of "Sean lied to us!", and grow up. No Man's Sky is a work of art, and I am absolutely sure that Sean Murray and Hello Games are not done with their painting yet. Yes, it was probably released a bit too soon. Yes, it could use additional content. Yes, there are some bugs. But in the end, this game held the attention of a 50 year old rather jaded gamer, and I'm going back to play it again tonight. No Man's Sky is a GOOD game.… Expand
  4. Dr4gonkiller96
    Aug 21, 2017
    9
    unlike everyone else, i didn't follow the Hype i pre-ordered the game after saw the last 3 trailers. the reason i like it is because its not like any other game out there, its a peaceful relaxing experience where you can just walk and explore and soak in the surrounds, its music just Like Journey and ABZU, captures the environment and setting making the world live and breath, its Sci-Fiunlike everyone else, i didn't follow the Hype i pre-ordered the game after saw the last 3 trailers. the reason i like it is because its not like any other game out there, its a peaceful relaxing experience where you can just walk and explore and soak in the surrounds, its music just Like Journey and ABZU, captures the environment and setting making the world live and breath, its Sci-Fi feel and looks just makes it stand out and makes you immersed into you surroundings and is the reason i love Infinite Warfare and Alien Isolation, nothing beats the urge of exploration in a vast open space with numerous planets and animal life with different Vistas on each one, nothing captures going to space and landing on an alien planet like NMS, and nothing beats its nostalgia feel with its Scenery and Music. its a living Art Work of what a game should be, loved and cared for by its creators with all its passion merged into one to make something they are proud of to call their creation. normal Dev's would just stop and leave it (Mass Effect Andromeda) while Hello Games gave all their effort to perfect and improve the game they released not caring about the negative reviews while caring enough to fix and improve anything that was missing or broken. no other Dev Studio has done what Hello Games has done, they created a Code from nearly scratch to make a game bigger than any other game out there. they broke new grounds in a territory they have not gone to, they went from a studio that made Joe Danger to a Studio that made one of the most Innovative games in history. they did an amazing job for their first try and that's why i love NMS, and that's why NMS is one of the best games this Current Gen.… Expand
  5. dyinginbeauty
    Jul 30, 2018
    8
    I bought this on sale for £15 a day after the NMS next update came out, having never played the game prior to this - At the initial game launch I waited for reviews to come out, hence made the decision to pass it at the time. I would have been very annoyed had I paid £50 for a half finished game with loads of promised content missing...

    The NEXT version of NMS is pretty amazing for    I bought this on sale for £15 a day after the NMS next update came out, having never played the game prior to this - At the initial game launch I waited for reviews to come out, hence made the decision to pass it at the time. I would have been very annoyed had I paid £50 for a half finished game with loads of promised content missing...

    The NEXT version of NMS is pretty amazing for someone who has never played it before! The look of the game, the retro 1950's inspired art work, the sound, and the sheer scale make this a special experience. I am a casual gamer, not being interested in the deeper aspects of mining and gathering essential items, but I can see that here there is a lot to do here... If your'e like me go for the creative mode, which is a god mode allowing you to explore freely with no need to harvest raw materials etc.

    Why 8? It is confusing at times, being unclear what your actual objectives are, and secondly the frame-rate at certain points drops so low that is for a few moments unplayable...

    Definitely worth a shot if on discount.    … Expand
  6. spaceisace
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    i bought this game on its release.....back then it was quite basic and quite buggy...I stuck with it and after numerous free updates...this game is really starting to shine.....it reminds me of the old school game elite but on steroids...I have been playing games since zx spectrum days and to be honest this is the game I always wanted to play..ive spent many hours totally engrossed in thisi bought this game on its release.....back then it was quite basic and quite buggy...I stuck with it and after numerous free updates...this game is really starting to shine.....it reminds me of the old school game elite but on steroids...I have been playing games since zx spectrum days and to be honest this is the game I always wanted to play..ive spent many hours totally engrossed in this game (wifes not happy lol)...its relaxing beautiful and a great way to spend your time after a hard days work...I think todays gamers expect to much..they are not happy if a games not full blown action set on rails...this is a total chilled out exploration of a galaxy....people are slating it...but think about it..... its made by a small team of guys...and they have achieved something truly amazing.....the graphical updates are superb... and from the first time I played compared the most recent update --> its in another league! looks so much better....hats off to the developers.....I hope u keep polishing this game off...I don't know why this game has had such bad reviews?....ive never spent so much time on one game...its so addictive....and to be honest I totally love it!!...amazing experience and well worth the money… Expand
  7. MrGrimmz
    Jul 19, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No Man's Sky has very much redeemed it's self. with the beta tests of the update NEXT having amazing reviews and critics calling it the spiritual awakening or the Galactic Sized Come Back, the game is here to stay, gone with the bugs and here with the revolution of gaming.

    The first update titled "The Foundation Update" brought a new game mode, base-building, the ability to grow plants and products, automation, etc

    The second update called, "The Pathfinder update" gave us 4k graphics, 3 new land vehicles, an ARG, increased base building mechanics, more game modes and updated procedural software.

    The third update was the 1st reviver getting people to come back, this was "Atlas Rises". With 30 hrs of great story, more procedural software updates, graphical updates, another game mode, (a somewhat bare bones) Multiplayer, more base building mechanics, ability to buy freighters and big ships, the ability to own 6 smaller ships at a time in your freighter, ship combat, and also flight combat and landing controls were also updated.

    And finally the Big Daddy of all the updates and game saver of the century, "NEXT", while inconclusive and only going off well-known, hardcore, critic and beta tester accounts, the game seems to be saved completely from the trash can. Next has been confirmed to have, Ringed planets, more story, third-person view, multiplayer models, buy-able corvettes and frigates, COMPLETELY amazing and OVERHAULED graphics, factions, PVP, Playable races, amazing add-ons to base-building, gravitational physics, Overhauled procedural codes, Racetrack building and the ability to share them, updated resources, ability to command a fleet of ships and a restraint on universal currency so it doesn't become inflatable as easily. And i haven't even got into the stuff speculated by the new trailer.

    This game is here to stay. Sean Murray never gave us promises and we struggle to grasp that. i myself gave a review of 4 before, ripping the game apart, but now the game we WANTED(and not promised) is finally here. we should all be happy it is and hope for it's continued progress to be as successful as the past updates.

    Final Comparison: EVE/Elite Dangerous/Minecraft, i struggled to compare this game to anything but EVE and Elite Dangerous with more exploration and the infinite possibilities of Minecraft.    … Expand
  8. Marcopodomus
    Aug 31, 2016
    1
    What was said/shown by Sean Murray about what the game would be and what the end product delivered actually is are as vast as the universe itself... I feel cheated and angry... I even gave time to see what a few updates might fix... you gave a fraction of the game promised yet still charged full price... shame on you hello games
  9. Kris_d
    Oct 22, 2016
    4
    I think this would have made a great early acces title at for the price of 20 euro's. While i'm used to companies exaggerating and showing trailers that make games look better than they actually are, in the case of No Man's Sky it's a lot worse. I suggest watching the angry Joe review where he sums up everything that's been stated by Sean Murray and what is actually in the game. at first iI think this would have made a great early acces title at for the price of 20 euro's. While i'm used to companies exaggerating and showing trailers that make games look better than they actually are, in the case of No Man's Sky it's a lot worse. I suggest watching the angry Joe review where he sums up everything that's been stated by Sean Murray and what is actually in the game. at first i felt bad for the guy, but honestly he really lied bad about many things. There's some fun and cool moment to be had the first ten hours of the game, but it lacks in a lot of ways. It's very shallow, the universe is empty, the flying is bad, the combat is bad. If you're lucky to land on a beautiful interesting planet, there's some relaxing moments to enjoy the vista's and take screenshots. But that's pretty much the only positives about this game. I was hoping the game would get some nice features the coming year(s), but i think i kinda gave up on it and accepted i wasted 60 euro's.… Expand
  10. athorist
    Oct 20, 2016
    7
    Maybe not the game some people feel they were promised (I pretty much ignored the hype), but it's still worth a look, and the soundtrack is excellent.
  11. kabbi
    Sep 22, 2016
    1
    I dont even have to say why this game is utter **** It's already all been out there since day two. I played this for a couple days and it always almost hysterical how much of a scam the release date was. It's a great if you don't like story/progression/ or anything else other than looking at colors change. I'm just posting this as a reminder to the developers that I will be following yourI dont even have to say why this game is utter **** It's already all been out there since day two. I played this for a couple days and it always almost hysterical how much of a scam the release date was. It's a great if you don't like story/progression/ or anything else other than looking at colors change. I'm just posting this as a reminder to the developers that I will be following your careers as you slide this one under the rug and move onto more ****. Goodbye Hello Games. The irony is not lost on me, you fake ass scammers.… Expand
  12. jim109109
    Aug 26, 2018
    9
    I liked the concept of this game but personally, have never given in to the hype. Perhaps it is experience but I knew it would turn out to be feces on launch. It caught my attention though, after I learned that the developers were still updating it two years later. Maybe they were sincere in wanting it to reach their initial vision.

    Now with the NEXT update it has, and the game is    I liked the concept of this game but personally, have never given in to the hype. Perhaps it is experience but I knew it would turn out to be feces on launch. It caught my attention though, after I learned that the developers were still updating it two years later. Maybe they were sincere in wanting it to reach their initial vision.

    Now with the NEXT update it has, and the game is incredible, it took me entirely by surprise. If you still don't like it, it was never meant for you to begin with. It has an extremely large scope and a lot of variety. Every space game component you can think of is there and then some, trading, combat, farming, base building, fleet management, multiship freighters, customization, missions, alien diplomacy, endless worlds. Even a decent story. Just keep in mind that as a whole, the game is astonishing but it doesn't delve deeply in all of it's individual components, so don't buy it if say, only the combat is what interests you.

    I'm addicted and just scratching the surface. I couldn't in good conscience have asked for more. It's not for everybody, but if you do love this kind of game, it might be the one you've always waited for.    … Expand
  13. Risax
    Aug 22, 2016
    6
    All in all, No Man's Sky has an interesting galaxy to spend some time in...if you are in the right mood for it, anyway. I enjoyed my time with the game, but it rarely wowed me and I was disappointed to find that I couldn't build a base to call my own or even construct my own ship. It seems like the latter would be easy, seeing as it didn't take too long before I started to find doubles ofAll in all, No Man's Sky has an interesting galaxy to spend some time in...if you are in the right mood for it, anyway. I enjoyed my time with the game, but it rarely wowed me and I was disappointed to find that I couldn't build a base to call my own or even construct my own ship. It seems like the latter would be easy, seeing as it didn't take too long before I started to find doubles of blueprints and there are always enough resources to find. Who knows, stuff like that could be added in later updates. However, right now? It simply is NOT worth the €60 price. If you're interested in a relaxing game where you explore space (and maybe have a few podcasts to catch up on) get No Man's Sky, but wait for a significant price drop first.… Expand
  14. Abstractpurpose
    Sep 14, 2016
    3
    Mine to fly to mine to fly. All this game consists of is mining and buying upgrades that inly allow you to mine longer just to fly so you can continue mining. No factions no missions this game is filled with a lot of nothing. But at least the endings interesting right? Nope...its even more nothing than the journey to it
  15. Bumpster
    Sep 29, 2016
    5
    Not enjoyable, managing your always plummeting resources is frustrating and boring. Sean Murray's comments on finding your friends in game were completely false. He absolutely lead us to believe it had multiplayer gameplay. Ironically, if they actually had multiplayer it would have helped this game tremendously.
  16. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 1, 2016
    7
    No Man’s Sky
    vastly underwhelming…
    I went into no man’s sky with low expectations... And at first no man’s sky exceeded these expectations... Everyone starts on a random planet at the edge of the universe, you’re tasked with collecting materials to repair your ship… This is a great tutorial to help you understand the basics of the game… You then go to points in the galaxy you’re in    No Man’s Sky
    vastly underwhelming…
    I went into no man’s sky with low expectations... And at first no man’s sky exceeded these expectations...
    Everyone starts on a random planet at the edge of the universe, you’re tasked with collecting materials to repair your ship…
    This is a great tutorial to help you understand the basics of the game…
    You then go to points in the galaxy you’re in for other parts to give an understanding of the game even more… and the further you go the more intriguing this game gets…
    And once you finally have all of your ship parts, the universe is yours to either explore freely or travel towards the center of the universe…
    To travel towards the center you need materials to craft up to power cells…
    These materials are all reasonably accessible.. some more abundant than others depending on the planet you visit…
    1 power cell will let you travel 100-300 light years at a time to a different planetary system..
    You can also explore these planets for plant and animal species, which is really fun to do initially…
    But it doesn’t take long for the no man’s sky game play loop to get tiring…
    Wide as an Ocean, deep as a puddle…
    I don’t care that animals have different mixtures of body parts or plants have slight variations than plants on other planets..
    Every animal... every plant... they are all the same thing with different skins… that’s it... and the skin isn’t even that different most of the time..
    I find procedural generation to be one of the laziest forms of game design and roll my eyes every time I hear the phrase and no man’s sky is a prime example of why…
    This is 40 hours of the same thing….
    All you do is repeat the first 2 hours of the game 20 times…
    These worlds are not alive... animals aren’t eating, sleeping, fighting, mating… they’re just there..
    walking around looking the animals on earth with parts of other animals from earth…
    doing nothing but occasionally attacking you…
    Don’t get me wrong, I was in a trance for a good 15 hours playing no man’s sky, and 15 hours is well worth $60, but the game was just not intriguing enough to keep me wanting to continue forward…
    I shouldn’t have a planet figured out before I even set foot on it…
    But here I was, I knew what to look for to get certain materials, because again these planets are all the same only differing in color or elemental danger that never really mattered...
    and once you do get sucked into the game, you have to deal with these annoying sentinel creatures that shoot you for mining materials…
    A very unnecessary nuisance that I believe ruins the potential Zen like experience no man sky has going for it…
    you can also find ship and mining tool upgrades on these planets as well as these word stones to help you understand the alien creatures that inhabit a trading station in every star system that you can use to sell valuable materials and purchase materials needed to craft a new item or upgrade…
    These stations also have other galactic travelers that you can sell items to, buy from, or purchase their ship from…
    No man’s sky is a very relaxing and casual experience, simple loop, simple crafting, and may be one of those games you return to every now and then when you’re bored…
    But its uninteresting beyond the first couple of hours and at the end of the day is just another lazy feeling procedurally generated survival game grind fest…
    I give no man’s sky a 7/10    … Expand
  17. goaqys
    Sep 4, 2016
    7
    A game like Godzilla might deserve a score like a 4 or less, but No Man's Sky, albeit far from a great game, is still a decent game. I think exploration is the name of the game by the way of having to craft and craft and craft, and ... Even though the game is procedurally generated, I find the color and the different formations, valleys, cliffs, etc are really beautiful, some more so thanA game like Godzilla might deserve a score like a 4 or less, but No Man's Sky, albeit far from a great game, is still a decent game. I think exploration is the name of the game by the way of having to craft and craft and craft, and ... Even though the game is procedurally generated, I find the color and the different formations, valleys, cliffs, etc are really beautiful, some more so than others. Yes, there is really little if any story to this game and I found the journey to Atlas puzzling, interesting, and lacking of many storybook ideas, which surely was intentional. This game was never meant to be a story as much as it was an exploration. I would have given this game an 8 had I not run into issues with reaching Atlas and the galactic core. But this game deserves a 7 in my view.… Expand
  18. dogget76
    Aug 18, 2016
    6
    Mi sono avvicinato a NMS senza pregiudizi di sorta, e se da un lato posso dirmi tuttora soddisfatto ( se non meravigliato) per l' eleganza con cui viene rappresentato il mondo di gioco e la poesia digitale che scaturisce dalla sua proceduralità, dall' altro devo ammettere di essere rimasto estremamente deluso dalla stabilità/qualità del codice e (ancora peggio) dagli orrori di design cheMi sono avvicinato a NMS senza pregiudizi di sorta, e se da un lato posso dirmi tuttora soddisfatto ( se non meravigliato) per l' eleganza con cui viene rappresentato il mondo di gioco e la poesia digitale che scaturisce dalla sua proceduralità, dall' altro devo ammettere di essere rimasto estremamente deluso dalla stabilità/qualità del codice e (ancora peggio) dagli orrori di design che affliggono i comparti più importanti del gameplay. Si comincia male, armeggiando con un inventario striminzito e cercando di gestire al meglio una curva di apprendimento piuttosto ripida, che costringe fin da subito a raccogliere risorse per sopravvivere e a fronteggiare le noiosissime e antipaticissime sentinelle. Col tempo le cose migliorano ma la noia si presenta piuttosto presto: troppi pianeti, molti di questi estremamente simili e 'brutti' e un gameplay che sembra non decollare mai. Si spendono ore a racimolare risorse per poter saltare da una galassia all' altra, in attesa che cambi qualcosa, che arrivi 'la svolta'. Una svolta che arriverà troppo tardi quando probabilmente molti si saranno già addormentati.
    I crash continui e frequenti poi non aiutano di certo: il codice è davvero troppo acerbo per un impianto così 'esoso' in termini di grandezza del mondo di gioco. Il pop up è sempre visibilissimo e piuttosto fastidioso, con montagne, erba e risorse che compaiono/scompaiono e vengono rilocate a pochi passi dal giocatore. Disorientante.
    Un'occasione sprecata per un gioco dal grande fascino ma confezionato da persone senza l'esperienza necessaria, e forse con un briciolo di presunzione di troppo.    … Expand
  19. GumBoy
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    You either love No Man's Sky, or mostly hate it. It's definitely not for everyone. I love the harshness, I love the solitude, I like the procedural generation, although some creatures might look silly. Basically, Robinson's Requiem meets Frontier for me. But I would definitely switch R3 and L3 buttons mapping. Running is a standard for L3 in FPS, and makes a difficult transition.You either love No Man's Sky, or mostly hate it. It's definitely not for everyone. I love the harshness, I love the solitude, I like the procedural generation, although some creatures might look silly. Basically, Robinson's Requiem meets Frontier for me. But I would definitely switch R3 and L3 buttons mapping. Running is a standard for L3 in FPS, and makes a difficult transition. Especially when you take a break from the game and play different one… Expand
  20. SamHalls2016
    Sep 7, 2016
    7
    Like CALENDULA, No Man's Sky will get a 7. At first, it feels very impressive that you can visit billions of billions of planets (or simply quintillions of planets). After a few hours of game play, I started to see limitations, we can't even name planets, creatures, and spaceships. And for some reason, we spawn on different plants light-years away, making it almost impossible to meet eachLike CALENDULA, No Man's Sky will get a 7. At first, it feels very impressive that you can visit billions of billions of planets (or simply quintillions of planets). After a few hours of game play, I started to see limitations, we can't even name planets, creatures, and spaceships. And for some reason, we spawn on different plants light-years away, making it almost impossible to meet each other in multiplayer. After about ten hours of game play, it gets very boring.… Expand
  21. AcePowney
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    No Man's Sky is one of those games you'll love or hate, I've given a generous score here because it seemed like when I started playing at 6 pm, 5 minutes later looking at the clock, it was 10 pm. Really one of those games where is not necessarily grinding as every planet and character is randomly generated, but you lose yourself and really become a collector of language, guns, ships andNo Man's Sky is one of those games you'll love or hate, I've given a generous score here because it seemed like when I started playing at 6 pm, 5 minutes later looking at the clock, it was 10 pm. Really one of those games where is not necessarily grinding as every planet and character is randomly generated, but you lose yourself and really become a collector of language, guns, ships and resources. The drawbacks of this game when I played was it felt lonely and some times the graphics would appear shaky. Other than that it's a game they are continuously improving and I will not be trading in or selling my copy as it just might continue that way!… Expand
  22. haztee
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    Early Access, a term used for describing a game that is playable but not complete content wise, is what comes to mind while playing this game. I can't help to think that this is nowhere near what the team had visioned that their game would be like. Early interviews talked about multiplayer, and describe a more intriguing vision all together.

    Despite all this, there are much to like    Early Access, a term used for describing a game that is playable but not complete content wise, is what comes to mind while playing this game. I can't help to think that this is nowhere near what the team had visioned that their game would be like. Early interviews talked about multiplayer, and describe a more intriguing vision all together.

    Despite all this, there are much to like about MMS even in its current state. The gathering of resources and upgrading of the suit and getting new ships, a bit of a grind if approached with the wrong mind set, is a nice part of the game. And I for one really enjoys this part. The Atlas quest lines is also a fine and intriguing part of the game.

    While this is nowhere near what many had envisioned, player wise - obvious when looking at the review scores, had there not been so much hype this game would have score A LOT higher - but also developer wise. It's hard to ignore the feeling that PlayStation rushed the release - as where the case with Driveclub, which also tanked at release.

    Perhaps developers should be more careful when choosing Sony as publishers in the future.    … Expand
  23. Kydd_Amigo
    Aug 30, 2016
    5
    The game has a *ton* of potential. I wasn't that involved in the buildup to the game. I only really started a month or so before release. But was really excited at the things being talked up.

    Then the release came, and... well, while the game delivered on certain aspects, it really lacks on others. The art style is great, but this is of course subjective. The game is fun, but it's    The game has a *ton* of potential. I wasn't that involved in the buildup to the game. I only really started a month or so before release. But was really excited at the things being talked up.

    Then the release came, and... well, while the game delivered on certain aspects, it really lacks on others. The art style is great, but this is of course subjective. The game is fun, but it's extremely light on content. The main "pillars" that had been touted so loudly prior to the game really filter into "exploration" alone as they other items, survival, combat, trading feel "empty".

    The game is very repetitive, which wouldn't be a bad thing if the actions/interactions were meaningful or impactful, but I don't feel they are.
    Many items that were mentioned prior to release didn't make it into the game, e.g. faction standings, trade routes, large space combat etc.

    The game could be amazing if it added these items in, because they've done a great job creating a massive universe, but currently, it just feels a little light.

    I gave it a 5 because it's only half way there in my opinion. Wait for further patches or for a price drop before you buy.    … Expand
  24. danieljquinn
    Sep 8, 2021
    0
    This game sucks a bag of dicks. Seriously, if this is a game that has been fixed from the utter **** that was its disaster of a launch, I'll be a monkey's uncle. Dozens of hours spent trying to get out of the home system, and the bugged mission to receive the hyperdrive won't launch -- so I'm stuck with no way out. As such, my time has just been wasted.

    Seriously, you've had years to    This game sucks a bag of dicks. Seriously, if this is a game that has been fixed from the utter **** that was its disaster of a launch, I'll be a monkey's uncle. Dozens of hours spent trying to get out of the home system, and the bugged mission to receive the hyperdrive won't launch -- so I'm stuck with no way out. As such, my time has just been wasted.

    Seriously, you've had years to fix this glitchy, substandard dumpster-fire of a game and you couldn’t even manage to fix the beginning. Piss off! I'll play a game made by someone who has even a ghost of a clue how to design one. So glad I didn't pay anywhere near full price for this compete train-wreck. Delete game........    … Expand
  25. xMauricepw
    Aug 28, 2016
    4
    Das Spiel bekommt von mir 4 und nicht nur 3 Punkte, weil ich erstaunlicherweise bis zu einem gewissen Punkt sehr viel Spaß damit hatte. Wofür man es auf jeden Fall loben muss ist die Atmosphäre, der Soundtrack und dieses Gefühl, dass irgendwo einen irgendwas zum Staunen bringen könnte, und sei es nur irgendeine gewaltige Tierart oder ein schöner Planet.

    Ansonsten ist das Spiel technisch    Das Spiel bekommt von mir 4 und nicht nur 3 Punkte, weil ich erstaunlicherweise bis zu einem gewissen Punkt sehr viel Spaß damit hatte. Wofür man es auf jeden Fall loben muss ist die Atmosphäre, der Soundtrack und dieses Gefühl, dass irgendwo einen irgendwas zum Staunen bringen könnte, und sei es nur irgendeine gewaltige Tierart oder ein schöner Planet.

    Ansonsten ist das Spiel technisch ein Wrack, die Grafik hat ihren eigenen Stil, aber auch nicht mehr. Das Gameplay ist nur eine "Hülle" - nichts ist wirklich zuende gedacht und wirklich KEIN Gameplay-Element bindet oder motiviert den Spieler! Es ist unfassbar, wie "einfach" das Spiel ist, und wie sinnlos man sich in allem was man tut vor kommt.

    Meine einzige Motivation, dieses Spiel zu spielen, war es einmal alles gesehen zu haben, was das Spiel zu bieten hat (Und das ist nicht viel), ein besseres Schiff zu bekommen, ein cooles Multiwerkzeug, und die Warp-Reaktoren um zu anderen Sonnensystemen reisen zu können, in der Hoffnung, dort mal sehenswerte Planeten zu finden.

    Das Ende (Zentrum der Galaxy) ist ein Witz, und die prozedurale Generierung durchschaut man bereits nach 2 Stunden, und ab dann fängt es an zu nerven!

    Es wurde so viel versprochen, und nur gefühlt 30% davon findet man im fertigen Spiel...

    4/10 Punkten, knapp an der 3/10 vorbei gerauscht. Größte Enttäuschung des Jahres.    … Expand
  26. HyphMingo
    Aug 31, 2016
    8
    Absolutely stunning looking game, and one of the most ambitious mainstream titles in a LONG time. Everyone I know who has watched or played it agrees broadly on this.

    Floating around, discovering, playing; It really is quite beautiful and easy to absorb yourself in, and the first time you land on a lush planet is quite something. I'm enjoying taking everything at my own pace, and its    Absolutely stunning looking game, and one of the most ambitious mainstream titles in a LONG time. Everyone I know who has watched or played it agrees broadly on this.

    Floating around, discovering, playing; It really is quite beautiful and easy to absorb yourself in, and the first time you land on a lush planet is quite something. I'm enjoying taking everything at my own pace, and its quite refreshing not to have everything handed to you on a plate.

    That said, as someone who has followed a development of the game for a long time, it is frustrating to see a lack of some of the features that were trailed in the build up. YET. The bug fixes are done, and I'm hoping to see some of them be added over the next few updates.

    Unless you are absolutely sure I would wait a few weeks before buying this: it isn't yet finished, but what is there is amazing.    … Expand
  27. End3rz
    Aug 31, 2016
    2
    While the scope of the game is amazing, after playing the game since release it gets old quick. If you've ever read the book "Ready Player One" (if you haven't, go read it now, you'll thank me), this game feels like a beta test for the OASIS, more like a proof of concept. Don't get me wrong the scale of the game is impressive but the repetitiveness of the game makes it feel like more of aWhile the scope of the game is amazing, after playing the game since release it gets old quick. If you've ever read the book "Ready Player One" (if you haven't, go read it now, you'll thank me), this game feels like a beta test for the OASIS, more like a proof of concept. Don't get me wrong the scale of the game is impressive but the repetitiveness of the game makes it feel like more of a job and is the last thing I want to play after coming home from my actual job in the real world. This game is definitely a rent before buying as it feels like an over-hyped version of minecraft.… Expand
  28. Andregynbr
    Aug 31, 2016
    3
    O jogo parece uma "baseline" para algo que poderia ser muito melhor, mesmo sem muita complicação, a chegada ao centro da galáxia é algo muito frustrante e a falta de atividades diversificadas é ainda maior. Cheios de crashes, bugs e recheados de um quintilhão de promessas não cumpridas, Parabéns "assessoria de imprensa" novamente você conseguiu !
  29. Rasiak100
    Sep 1, 2016
    1
    Terrible. Its the first game I have ever felt angry about I was angry that i wasted my money and angry that a game I was looking forward to turned out so bad. Gonna see if i can recoop at least half what I paid for it. The free game on PSN this month rebel galaxy is a hundred times more fun than this and it was free. My advise don't waist your time or your money.
  30. evOlvedParasite
    Sep 1, 2016
    2
    Sold this game after 1 day of playing it. This game is the biggest disappointment of 2016. This game was marketed as something different to what we got.
  31. Jwellman
    Sep 23, 2016
    4
    When I first saw the commercial for the No Man’s Sky game, I was really excited about the possibilities the game was bringing to the table. A universe that could be explored for infinity, an entire lifetime for myself literally! During the buildup and hype surrounding this game I was wondering what the premise of this game actually was. Well, I downloaded No Man’s Sky off of theWhen I first saw the commercial for the No Man’s Sky game, I was really excited about the possibilities the game was bringing to the table. A universe that could be explored for infinity, an entire lifetime for myself literally! During the buildup and hype surrounding this game I was wondering what the premise of this game actually was. Well, I downloaded No Man’s Sky off of the PlayStation store, because it was sold out in all of the gaming stores in Ames, Iowa. The downloading portion only took about thirty minutes, which was probably one of the only things I was pleased with. So sad to say it folks, but this game was a big disappointment in my eyes. When I first started playing the game, there was a few things that caught my eye. Graphics, flying the ship, and exploring was really exciting. After a few hours of not knowing what was going on, and no real mission driven plot, plus the terrible soundtrack, I was fed up! I didn’t mention the very tedious mining and collecting of resources to do anything, and when I say very tedious I mean that with my entire heart. Plus not to mention exploring and time it takes to get places in the game play was ridiculous! Even when you did collect enough resources to get an upgrade, it was a sad disappointment. Even upgrading your own ship, which is a big accomplishment in the game, offered nothing special except more slots for mindless resources. Even the fighting gameplay with your ship is very difficult and almost impossible to hit a target flying through space with you. This game was defiantly not for a person like myself. I would say this is more driven to people that do not mind taking a long time collecting resources, and really figuring out the game for themselves. This game is not going to hold your hand, and push you in to the right direction. You are going to have to spend a lot of time finding your way, which is why I did not enjoy this game past a few hours. Overall I am going to give this game a 4 out of 10, and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone at 60 dollars. Wait for it to go down to 20 dollars.… Expand
  32. CDR_Aleks
    Sep 28, 2016
    4
    No Man's Sky. A game that was truly hyped and well anticipated from the moment it was announced at E3.
    I'll be honest, I didn't hear about the game until just before it came out, but I very quickly fell for what I had heard and could not wait until I got a copy for myself.
    This could very well have become my new favourite game of all time. I spent a majority of the day I got it playing    No Man's Sky. A game that was truly hyped and well anticipated from the moment it was announced at E3.
    I'll be honest, I didn't hear about the game until just before it came out, but I very quickly fell for what I had heard and could not wait until I got a copy for myself.
    This could very well have become my new favourite game of all time.
    I spent a majority of the day I got it playing it, and spent a further few hours the following day on the game as well. However, I have not touched it since then and have no intention to either.
    I'll start with the good:
    -The planets you find in this game have the potential to be gorgeous and full of life. Truly, some breathtaking sites.
    -Learning alien languages word by word is an interesting, yet fun concept. and can offer up better trades for you.
    -The overall look of the 'solar systems' and galaxies is, once again, breathtaking to say the least.
    And now, we journey to the other side of things:
    -Yes, there are some amazing planets, but they are few and far between all the barren ones you will come across, not to mention toxic, hot or freezing ones that take away you life support power.
    -The creatures you encounter are nothing like those in the trailer. They are procedurally generated to provide new combinations, but they often looked mashed together. Kind of like when you play with lego when you're younger and put different pieces together to make something entirely new, only for it to be like something you made earlier.
    -Space combat is, once again, nothing like the trailer. It is oftentimes tedious and difficult early on in the game.
    -No factions like in the trailer. Maybe there is factions in the game, but none that are apparent to the player, and certainly none you can join.
    -All the ships are the same just with more slots for your inventory. There are no advantages to specific ones otherwise.
    -No multiplayer at all. Personally, not a fan of multiplayer games but coming across other players would have been nice and the fact it was advertised and then turned out not to have it was rather...disappointing.
    Overall, I did not enjoy this game and find too many issues to consider giving it higher than a 4.
    Do I think it's a bad game? No.
    Do I think it's overpriced and lacking in multiple areas? Yes.
    Had this game been a £20, early access title on steam, I would probably love it, but a £50 game on the PS4 is far too much for something horrendously lacking in features that may come in future updates.
    Buy this game when it's on sale, but don't fork out anything above £30, as I truly do not believe it to be worth it.    … Expand
  33. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    3
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Its a first person Adventure Game. Was it fun? No, I didn’t enjoy it. Would you play it again? No, I will not be playing this game again. Any Complaints? Yes, its dull and boring. Its an exploration game but there’s not much to explore and what you do explore isn’t that exciting. Also you walk so slow, like painfully slow. It took me a half hour    What Kind of Adventure?

    Its a first person Adventure Game.

    Was it fun?

    No, I didn’t enjoy it.

    Would you play it again?

    No, I will not be playing this game again.

    Any Complaints?

    Yes, its dull and boring. Its an exploration game but there’s not much to explore and what you do explore isn’t that exciting. Also you walk so slow, like painfully slow. It took me a half hour to get one resource.

    How many hours did you play it?

    I played it about 2 hours and decided that I was good.    … Expand
  34. hugosocool
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    I'm gonna start this review by saying one thing, YES all the critique this game has received it does deserve, but I feel like people seem to completely ignore all the amazing things about it. It's infinite, atmospherical and extremely aesthetically pleasing. All the story objects offer beautiful poetic texts that are interesting and complex. This game is GREAT as an escape and exploration.I'm gonna start this review by saying one thing, YES all the critique this game has received it does deserve, but I feel like people seem to completely ignore all the amazing things about it. It's infinite, atmospherical and extremely aesthetically pleasing. All the story objects offer beautiful poetic texts that are interesting and complex. This game is GREAT as an escape and exploration. I have to agree before the updates it was lacking, but I played it back then too and liked it. So I feel like we need more fresh reviews here, the ones from august 2016 don't really hold up anymore and only show the negatives. I think it's important to mention though, this is not a game for everyone. it requires patience and a want to spend time on exploring. A big flaw with the game was that it was advertised as a game for everyone when actually, it's not. But if you like exploring and just escaping into this (almost) infinite universe, then I'd say this game is for you.… Expand
  35. ocramcan
    Oct 26, 2016
    9
    The game for me seems to be great. Initially though it is a little slow as you get enough experience on managing resources and space. Once you leave your first planet things start to get interesting.

    I love the random generation and the fact that you have to learn everything from zero. No maps, guides nothing. Probably thats why a lot of people don´t like it. You make your own way and    The game for me seems to be great. Initially though it is a little slow as you get enough experience on managing resources and space. Once you leave your first planet things start to get interesting.

    I love the random generation and the fact that you have to learn everything from zero. No maps, guides nothing. Probably thats why a lot of people don´t like it. You make your own way and the speed of your further development is set by you and only you.    … Expand
  36. Ishi123
    Sep 8, 2018
    8
    It took two years, but Hello Games has finally started to deliver on their massive promises that they so gleefully broke on release. Give them a bit of credit, though. EA and Activision would've abandoned this game right from the outset after failing so hard, but Hello Games stuck with it and with the NEXT update, it's finally looking like the game that everyone was clamoring for. AsideIt took two years, but Hello Games has finally started to deliver on their massive promises that they so gleefully broke on release. Give them a bit of credit, though. EA and Activision would've abandoned this game right from the outset after failing so hard, but Hello Games stuck with it and with the NEXT update, it's finally looking like the game that everyone was clamoring for. Aside from about 20 trucks worth of bugs and crashes that the developers are thankfully releasing patch after patch for constantly, the game is a good bit of fun with lots of stuff to do and explore, even if the planets and gameplay can get repetitive.

    If you were waiting for No Man's Sky to get good to finally get it, now's the time to do it. It's only going to keep getting better as the bugs are worked out and the system becomes more streamlined, and Hello Games continues to keep adding more content completely free over the course of only weeks. If you already were burned, however, I can't really convince you to come back if you don't want to. I didn't buy into the hype to begin with because I'm one of about three people on the planet who has long-term memory and pattern recognition, so I knew from the announcement that the game was going to crash and burn just like 99% of the others do.

    tl;dr, if you were waiting, get it now, but only when it's on sale, and if you were already burned, feel free to never touch it ever again unless you're generous and feel like giving them a second chance, because to their credit, they HAVE worked their asses off for the last two years to try to make up for Sean Murray's blatant lies.    … Expand
  37. El-Stresso
    Nov 5, 2016
    8
    I did not watch a single trailer or jumped on the hypetrain so I started the game with no expectations, and that was maybe the smartest thing I could do. This game is perfect for me, because I love exploration games. And being able to name whatever you want is pretty nice. The game can be harsh to players who are new, but after a few minutes into the game you start to get a grip on things.I did not watch a single trailer or jumped on the hypetrain so I started the game with no expectations, and that was maybe the smartest thing I could do. This game is perfect for me, because I love exploration games. And being able to name whatever you want is pretty nice. The game can be harsh to players who are new, but after a few minutes into the game you start to get a grip on things. Being able to take off from your first planet is an incredible feeling. When I first got into space I used a few minutes to shoot at everything I saw, got killed a few times. This game gets very repetitive, so if you don`t like games where you have to grind I can not recommend this, but if you like grinding and exploration like I do I recommend this.… Expand
  38. Tallulah
    Nov 29, 2016
    8
    I'm going to keep this brief. When I played NMS I got exactly what I was expecting. Now that HelloGames is releasing the content they said they would it just got better...and will continue to do so. I did not expect everything at once. I read what HG and SM said about more content in the future. Again, I got what I expected.
    The only negatives I'll mention is the tedious nature of trying    I'm going to keep this brief. When I played NMS I got exactly what I was expecting. Now that HelloGames is releasing the content they said they would it just got better...and will continue to do so. I did not expect everything at once. I read what HG and SM said about more content in the future. Again, I got what I expected.
    The only negatives I'll mention is the tedious nature of trying to get to the center. The map and distances were often unreliable. The route to center should take into account your max warp distsnce. Guessing and extrapolating the best place to go got old...fast. That's my only negative.
    I will never understand the hate for this game. To me people bought into the hype without knowing a damn thing. This isn't supposed to be Star Citizen or Elite Dangerous. From what I've read and seen those have plenty of issues as well. NMS's problem was hype. I personally blame Sony, and Sony deflected it back to HG when they know they (Sony) rushed HG for release. Sony is also responsible for most of the hype.
    I've been let down by a lot of games like so many have and I cannot fathom the hate train here. And I don't want to.    … Expand
  39. GamerxWolf
    Mar 3, 2017
    1
    Well, crap.
    Just by watching gameplay for 30 minutes, I instantly become bored of No Man's Sky.

    Well I guess you could say that, 'No Man' Should play it.

    Very unoriginal, but I don't care.
    The game was very, very bad upon release.

    I liked the idea 'Hello Games' tried to create and produce, but it turned out to be repetitive gameplay.
  40. patatus
    Mar 9, 2017
    1
    universo enorme planetas bastos y grandes mis cojones!!! Cada planeta está más vacío que el anterior las criaturas tienen un diseño de risa y encima las mentiras de la desarrolladoras iba tener online mis cojones las texturas son asquerosas el rendimiento es fatídico y no hablemos de la versión de pc buff no la voy ni a valorar es tan mala y repugnante que no merecen que la valúen.
  41. Professor_x
    Mar 9, 2017
    2
    The game seemed to have a interesting concept going on, which is the only reason its not getting a zero. As i started playing the game i was intrigued by its unique aesthetic i was curious to explore. After exploring for a few hours and reaching another planet i realized it all looked the same. I tried to give the building thing a go but i quickly became bored. it didn't offer the artisticThe game seemed to have a interesting concept going on, which is the only reason its not getting a zero. As i started playing the game i was intrigued by its unique aesthetic i was curious to explore. After exploring for a few hours and reaching another planet i realized it all looked the same. I tried to give the building thing a go but i quickly became bored. it didn't offer the artistic freedom of a game such as mine craft, and it lacked the characteristics of a survival game, it also lacked the beauty and diversity of a exploration game. The few "enemies" were more annoying than fun to defeat as their was nothing building upon that. All this plus the fact it was 60 dollars make this a **** game. Walking around game 2/10. I played the game at launch for about 1.5 hours, no idea if it got better with updates but i doubt it.… Expand
  42. NescafeUser
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    With patch 1.13 this is a perfect game for me. Everything is in its place and as developers said to us - this is a exploring game. I'm really exited about 1.22 patch and new game features.
  43. jotade14
    Apr 10, 2017
    8
    En lo personal es muy bueno este juego, los planetas que descubres son maravillosos, tiene un contenido por realizar que es brutal, entre conseguir unas buenas naves expandir tu inventario del exotraje, de la nave conseguir carguero hacer las misiones de los NPCs andar en tu coche por un planeta descubrir todas las tecnologias viajar para ver que es el atlas y llegar al centro de laEn lo personal es muy bueno este juego, los planetas que descubres son maravillosos, tiene un contenido por realizar que es brutal, entre conseguir unas buenas naves expandir tu inventario del exotraje, de la nave conseguir carguero hacer las misiones de los NPCs andar en tu coche por un planeta descubrir todas las tecnologias viajar para ver que es el atlas y llegar al centro de la galaxia es practicamente infinito.
    Eso si no defiendo las mentiras de cuando se lanzo el juego pero no merecia tanta critica destructiva, hay que reconocer que es bueno el juego en comparacion de otros titulos peores menos criticados.    … Expand
  44. PostDisasterCat
    Aug 17, 2017
    7
    I bought the game back in 2016 and I totally fell for the hype. Like the majority of the playerbase at that time, I was disappointed and felt scammed. I started trying to figure out ways to get my money back, but eventually I just forgot about it and moved on.

    Fast forward to today. The game has had a few updates, the hype is gone, expectations are extremely low. So I re-downloaded it    I bought the game back in 2016 and I totally fell for the hype. Like the majority of the playerbase at that time, I was disappointed and felt scammed. I started trying to figure out ways to get my money back, but eventually I just forgot about it and moved on.

    Fast forward to today. The game has had a few updates, the hype is gone, expectations are extremely low. So I re-downloaded it and started it up on my PS4 Pro, and I was truly surprised. Now, this game is certainly not for everybody, but it is leagues better than the NMS we saw at launch. The updates have added a lot to improve the experience, so if you are in the category of players who likes the concept and aesthetics of No Man's Sky, by all means give it second chance. The photo-mode is an excellent addition and I find myself spending a lot of time setting up those pretty shots.    … Expand
  45. Dioga
    Jan 29, 2018
    2
    NO MANS LIE

    Way to many lies in the trailer
    1. Multiplayer was a lie
    2. Mediocre IA
    3. You barely see like a fleet of 4 or 5 ships
    4. All the ships dont handle different btw you cant name your ship
  46. GrandPachoZ
    Apr 24, 2018
    7
    No Man's Sky is not game for everybody, it is explore, it is journey, No Man's Sky is the universe in your hands and you explore it, the planets are beautiful and the sound excellent. We know that the game didn't sell the thing that the people want in the moment due the great hype behind the marketing but it isn't bad game, It is a explore game if you want spend time in a relax andNo Man's Sky is not game for everybody, it is explore, it is journey, No Man's Sky is the universe in your hands and you explore it, the planets are beautiful and the sound excellent. We know that the game didn't sell the thing that the people want in the moment due the great hype behind the marketing but it isn't bad game, It is a explore game if you want spend time in a relax and adventure journey in the space it is the game.… Expand
  47. pokegod11
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing game after all of the updates that hello games added to the game post launch
  48. dandjent
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    My favorite game of all time. And has been since its release. It's not perfect. But there just isn't anything else like it. Truly a unique and special game that everyone should at least try once if they're into space/sci fi.
  49. andybock
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    I have played this game from the beginning, and wow has it changed. The additional vr support is extremely emersive, and makes for a great time. Thanks for keeping up with the title Sean Murray.
  50. udn
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    **** save system is terrible. constructions, unit ... all blown away in just one error.
  51. altair77
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    Greatest comeback in the history of comebacks. Thanks for not abandoning this game, 11/10 would recommend
  52. tygoro
    Feb 11, 2020
    10
    I love this game, it's the best on the planet. Had a rough start but the dev's REALLY do care and they are constantly improving the game.
  53. Fridi08
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    It's very fun, the story is cool and the gameplay is good. But when I'm in a shuttle, the camera sometimes glitches down
  54. Burattix54
    Sep 7, 2020
    7
    It got better, but it is still boring. It's an empty game, and the new storyline isn't interesting.
  55. karay123
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    After many updates and patches finally is a really good game. There is still a lack of diversity on the planets, too many times animals are the same and the plants also. We need more variety and types of planets.
  56. Dillonstone450
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I've been playing this game since day one. At that point I probably would have given it about a seven, it was still pretty wonderful and didn't deserve all of the hate that it got. But over the years they have added on so many features and basically everything that was promised and so much more. I absolutely love this game
  57. Samfi
    Sep 8, 2020
    8
    This game was an absolute let down when it first came out but they managed to fix it with free updates, now it has a lot of possibilities to explore, space fights and trading aside from the beautiful and different worlds, really worth the money right now
  58. meetyourcritic
    Sep 26, 2020
    3
    DO NOT. I REPEAT. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. Well, if you want 30 mins of actual fun game play for $40, go nuts but if you like fun, don't waste your money. What I mean by that is it has a strong start, (which gives it the three points it has.) and then (to quote slimecicle) like a ball rolling downhill quickly, things go downhill fast. Instantly a fun survival game turns into grindfest, fly,DO NOT. I REPEAT. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. Well, if you want 30 mins of actual fun game play for $40, go nuts but if you like fun, don't waste your money. What I mean by that is it has a strong start, (which gives it the three points it has.) and then (to quote slimecicle) like a ball rolling downhill quickly, things go downhill fast. Instantly a fun survival game turns into grindfest, fly, grindfest, fly, grindfest, rinse and repeat. Keep your money in your pockets and do not buy this game.… Expand
  59. Kibbi88
    Aug 9, 2016
    4
    This is one of the worst next gen games I've ever played on PS4. I feel like the developers chose quantity over quality. The idea of visiting an infinite number of randomly generated planets is cool, but realize that they aren't goanna spend the time making each of them interesting. After visiting a few planets, I realized that the planets were very similar in landscape, plants, elements,This is one of the worst next gen games I've ever played on PS4. I feel like the developers chose quantity over quality. The idea of visiting an infinite number of randomly generated planets is cool, but realize that they aren't goanna spend the time making each of them interesting. After visiting a few planets, I realized that the planets were very similar in landscape, plants, elements, and animals. The humanoid life forms I ran into do nothing but sell or trade. The game doesn't have a story line or multi-player. The idea of this game is for you to visit and explore these randomly generated planets. It won't take long for you to realize how repetitive this game is and how plain the design of the landscape is. I recommend to stay away from this game and save your money.… Expand
  60. Breisenberg
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    Have played ~ 6.5 hours and I'm still having a great time. I'm personally a huge fan of exploring, and while I'm sure it will eventually get repetitive, I've yet to feel a shortage of places or things to discover. Space combat is decent, not much to say for the ground combat really. Definitely some framerate issues when you're flying low over a planet, and low res textures on PS4, but thatHave played ~ 6.5 hours and I'm still having a great time. I'm personally a huge fan of exploring, and while I'm sure it will eventually get repetitive, I've yet to feel a shortage of places or things to discover. Space combat is decent, not much to say for the ground combat really. Definitely some framerate issues when you're flying low over a planet, and low res textures on PS4, but that personally never bothered me in any game, as long as the gameplay is good, which I do think it is. I think the problem with a lot of folks it that they're following the 'tutorial' too strictly which tends to take you on a quick, repetitive path. I ignored the initial planet jump when instructed and ended up spending 4.5 hours on my starting planet just exploring, and was pleased with the progress I made there alone. Like I said, I can see this getting repetitive, but for me personally, it's a great experience. I'm sure once they add base building (which they said might be in the next patch), people will find better ways to utilize the resources instead of constantly recharging/refueling items. Overall, a great game IMO.… Expand
  61. Siontis
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    Repetitive gameplay, cartoonish graphics, sub 30fps poor performance , texture pop in, stuttering and screen tearing. I would happily forgive the boring gameplay if No Man's Sky's frame rate was solid or higher without the above mentioned issues.
  62. Celonius
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    If you like the feeling of loneliness among the stars, the breathing of each different planet and the mystery of reaching every new star system, this is your game. Don't trust the negative reviews, probably written by those who never understood what is this game about, which its core is not action, neither the online, just an exploration game which allows you to jump into the stars toIf you like the feeling of loneliness among the stars, the breathing of each different planet and the mystery of reaching every new star system, this is your game. Don't trust the negative reviews, probably written by those who never understood what is this game about, which its core is not action, neither the online, just an exploration game which allows you to jump into the stars to discover the greatness of the huge universe in all its creation adn greatness. Hello Games and Sean Murray have done what they promised, this game is exactly what they said it would be, even much more that we, the ones who understood what they aimed to, could expect.… Expand
  63. Tafrani
    Aug 10, 2016
    0
    Ho atteso con ansia questo gioco soprattutto per l'enorme campagna marketing fatta da Sony e per il concept del gioco che ho adorato nei vari trailer e gameplay ufficiali. La prima ora di gioco è da 10 e lode, il problema è il dopo; il fatto di avere milioni di pianeti e razze aliene diverse non viene accompagnato da un gameplay estremamente simile a quello di Minecraft. Non c'è alcunHo atteso con ansia questo gioco soprattutto per l'enorme campagna marketing fatta da Sony e per il concept del gioco che ho adorato nei vari trailer e gameplay ufficiali. La prima ora di gioco è da 10 e lode, il problema è il dopo; il fatto di avere milioni di pianeti e razze aliene diverse non viene accompagnato da un gameplay estremamente simile a quello di Minecraft. Non c'è alcun bisogno che ora mi venite a dire "Non è per tutti" perché questo è ovvio, non esiste un solo gioco che è in grado di piacere a tutti ma il problema qui è un altro: è noioso. Probabilmente gli amanti di Minecraft saranno molto presi anche da No Man's Sky, io no. Voto 0/10 SOPRATTUTTO a causa del prezzo da tripla A per quello che è un evidente indie. Se il suo prezzo fosse stato intorno ai 20 euro, cioè il suo vero valore, non avrei esitato a dare un buon 7.… Expand
  64. brainygamerdude
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    Please note that this game is definitely not for everybody. Gathering resources and managing various systems can get a little tedious. However, this game has a great art style and inspires a unique sense of wonder and discovery. If you like exploration games, especially if you like space exploration, and if you like adventure games like Minecraft, then you will probably like this game.Please note that this game is definitely not for everybody. Gathering resources and managing various systems can get a little tedious. However, this game has a great art style and inspires a unique sense of wonder and discovery. If you like exploration games, especially if you like space exploration, and if you like adventure games like Minecraft, then you will probably like this game. More than enough content to be worth $60.… Expand
  65. Greebo12
    Aug 10, 2016
    4
    The game looks very nice, and also makes quite fun, but 60Euro / Doller are too much!
    As the game like other Survival games and makes nothing new but the other games only cost 20-30 euros / Doller.
    The NPCs are lifeless and have little animations the world is very empty and the space is still empty!
    I say for because price is a 4/10 and is not worth 60 Euro / Doller.
  66. ntall1
    Aug 10, 2016
    1
    This game is very much like Starbound. How is it like starbound? Well... its a game... its about a universe, it has almost no fun features, and it relies on hype to generate the bulk of its sales.

    What is the reason for exploration when there is nothing interesting in an entire universe. Keep searching planets, you might find a lizard panda!
  67. Hardcoreplaya
    Aug 10, 2016
    1
    Unfortunately not what I expected from the hype. It's more of a rock mining simulator than it is about exploring different planets/space. Every planet is pretty much the same anyway so it's kinda pointless to play for more than an hour or so because you will have seen it all by then. It's mindless grinding, my least favorite part of gaming. Wait until you get it for free from PS Plus andUnfortunately not what I expected from the hype. It's more of a rock mining simulator than it is about exploring different planets/space. Every planet is pretty much the same anyway so it's kinda pointless to play for more than an hour or so because you will have seen it all by then. It's mindless grinding, my least favorite part of gaming. Wait until you get it for free from PS Plus and then give it a try. $60 is way too much for what you are getting.… Expand
  68. FilippoAD
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Its not a 10 my vote is between 8 and 9 but its absurd to see so many zeroes. Metacritic should ban those accounts. Game is s lot of fun and gave me in my first day a lot of emotions that it was long time that i didn't feel in the game industry. Survival and exploration ftw. A must have for sci-fi lovers
  69. DJ-Clazzi
    Aug 10, 2016
    0
    There's just not enough stuff to keep people busy with this game, it already feels limited after 5 hours of playing it, such a shame

    I'm not even gonna start on the absolutely absent multiplayer, there's no interaction between players at all, totally misleading
  70. trollkiller
    Aug 29, 2016
    1
    Redoing my positive review: loved the first 20 hours, before I realized this game is 85% mining sim and 15% space exploration. Should receive an award for sheer drudgery. What a wasted opportiunitty
  71. Tarekderbas
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    First and foremost, procedural generation of planets and environments works very well and produces extreme variation in planets, landscapes, resource abundances, and flora. The variation in Fauna could be slightly better but it's mighty good already. As for gameplay, it's a very immersive experience with very little to no hand-holding. You can choose to follow certain scripted narrativesFirst and foremost, procedural generation of planets and environments works very well and produces extreme variation in planets, landscapes, resource abundances, and flora. The variation in Fauna could be slightly better but it's mighty good already. As for gameplay, it's a very immersive experience with very little to no hand-holding. You can choose to follow certain scripted narratives or ignore them temporarily or indefinitely. The gameplay is fairly addictive for those who like exploration, gathering resources, and unlocking mysteries.

    Above all that, the game achieves what it sets out to do by creating a sense of awe and giving the player the feeling of single-handedly exploring a vast universe. It also has just enough elements and NPC's in play to keep you interested for a long time. All that with promised FREE future patches and update adding even more features which players are now anticipating. This game is a 10 for me both in premise and execution. WELL DONE HELLO GAMES. P.S. I spent about 7 hours on my first planet and wasn't bored for a second of it!    … Expand
  72. SpiderJeruselam
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    No Mans Sky is not for everyone but for those that it is, it is an awesome gaming experience. I am about 20 hours in and cant wait to continue my journey. If you liked subnautica you will love this game.
  73. jacksonreynolds
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Definitely worth it if its your cup of tea, the game is amazing for those who want to sit back and relax the survival elements are brilliant and i recommend it to people who love exploration games and are into sci fi
  74. terrybd
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    Is this the best game ever made? no. Is this a fast paced space-sim? no. This, as Sean Murray has put it is "chill". If, from all the videos and media that has been released about this game over the past two years you had landed on a solid picture of what this game was, you're going to be disappointed because it won't be what you had pictured. I myself flip-flopped many times over thatIs this the best game ever made? no. Is this a fast paced space-sim? no. This, as Sean Murray has put it is "chill". If, from all the videos and media that has been released about this game over the past two years you had landed on a solid picture of what this game was, you're going to be disappointed because it won't be what you had pictured. I myself flip-flopped many times over that time period as to whether I was interested or not in what this game had to offer. I didn't even know until I booted it up what this game was really offering me.

    You begin on a planet with a broken ship you have to find resources to ultimately get your ship up and running. This could take you a couple of minutes, it could also take you a couple of hours if you get lost in the process of finding plants and animals. It will all depend on you.

    You collect resources, you improve things, you meet nondescript aliens, you explore. You name things. You sell things. Rinse and repeat. And that's where people are getting stuck, they expected more story, they expected bigger and better things. But a lot of fun can be had from navigating to planets, exploring them to find stones that teach you new alien words, new blueprints for weapons, multi-tool attachments etc. Sometimes you'll fly towards the stars and pirates decided they want what is up for grabs. Is this Elite Dangerous, no. But it's not trying to be a space combat sim. It's trying to be a game about exploring, about trying to find your way in the way you choose to the center of the galaxy. You can avoid everything, or explore everything.

    I truly look forward to what Hello Games do to this game in the days, weeks and months to come. Maybe a more involved trade system, maybe a more refined map so you can call a place home. Although with the goal being to get to the center of the universe, I'm not sure they want you to call anywhere home.    … Expand
  75. lumpynose
    Aug 12, 2016
    0
    I played it for several hours (I did wait until after the big update arrived). At the end of my playing I realized that the entire time I was playing I was either bored, anxious, or frustrated. I have no plans to play it ever again. This is not what I want from a game. And I'm rather pissed that I spent/wasted $60 on it.
  76. doctuar
    Aug 11, 2016
    6
    A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a review for 'Starbound', where I basically said it was interesting, but flawed. Well, No Man's Sky is flawed, but not very interesting.

    It's a curious release, because this type of space-exploration sandbox hasn't really been made with consoles in mind, yet Sony are the ones who've been beating the drum for this title. It's basically an    A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a review for 'Starbound', where I basically said it was interesting, but flawed. Well, No Man's Sky is flawed, but not very interesting.

    It's a curious release, because this type of space-exploration sandbox hasn't really been made with consoles in mind, yet Sony are the ones who've been beating the drum for this title. It's basically an exploration/survival game, with minimal crafting and adventure elements. If you came to this game expecting an epic, sweeping story, you will not find one. You effectively do the same thing in every star system and every planet, with very small, cosmetic alterations between them.

    Even the much vaunted 'quintillion worlds' feature is a bit of a let-down as, apart from palette differences, most planets are created from the same few templates. Plants (flora) are especially indistinct, as every planet has the same basic types that contain iron, platinum, zinc, etc.

    Also, the graphics are pretty poor; I own several consoles and a PC, and I know a console is never going to be cutting edge in terms of graphics, but this wouldn't look out of place on PS3. And I'm talking early-release PS3.

    I've played the game quite a bit and there is a grim determination to the grind of upgrading, travelling to a new star system, searching for elements, etc. But where does it end? The game has three 'paths', but these are just a clever way of rationalising your gameplay type; explore, head for the end or just wander about randomly. They make no difference to the plot.

    An odd choice for an AAA release, and an even odder choice for a tentpole console game. I can imagine this finding its audience in the Steam community, with mods and the like, but for £45/$60 on the PS4... What were Sony thinking?    … Expand
  77. Drakon
    Aug 11, 2016
    6
    Let me start bu saying that No Man's Sky does so much right. It has an amazing universe, with endless outcomes and things to find. It is fun at its core and provides a fun memorable experience. Yet for all of its grandeur, it lack longevity, and the experience is a fleeting one. Hello Games has made a empty corpse. Imagine going to a massive party, and being the only one there. For aLet me start bu saying that No Man's Sky does so much right. It has an amazing universe, with endless outcomes and things to find. It is fun at its core and provides a fun memorable experience. Yet for all of its grandeur, it lack longevity, and the experience is a fleeting one. Hello Games has made a empty corpse. Imagine going to a massive party, and being the only one there. For a company with a name that is a social greeting, they mist their opportunity to make one of the most inspiring social experiments yet. They say they want you to feel small and show the scope of reality, and while that is amazing, I also play games to have fun. That said, I always tend to have fun with friends and other people in general. When thinking of what this game could have been at the pinnacle of its hype, I thought about how cool it could be to wage galactic war in a glorious infinite game world. A game where you could make your own faction, your own kingdom. Hello games has some amazing ground work here, but until the shell is filled, they have something just OK. I hope that this game is one that continues to expand. They are withholding one of modern gaming's treasures from us, a social No Man's Sky would be the definitive social experience, if only. So until we can wage war to claim the sky, I will say no to fully recommending this game, although it is fun in bursts, there is nothing long term here.… Expand
  78. jclaiborne2007
    Sep 14, 2016
    0
    So, how does it feel to pay $59.99 for the biggest fail of the decade? This guy makes Peter Moloturd look like a hero. At least Peter did Populous. What did Hello Chumps ever make? I hope this fiasco not only ruins Hello games but also costs Sony money in legal fights. Outright fraud is what Sean Murray does. I have not held on to many games lately. I can fire the refund button real quickSo, how does it feel to pay $59.99 for the biggest fail of the decade? This guy makes Peter Moloturd look like a hero. At least Peter did Populous. What did Hello Chumps ever make? I hope this fiasco not only ruins Hello games but also costs Sony money in legal fights. Outright fraud is what Sean Murray does. I have not held on to many games lately. I can fire the refund button real quick on steam. If this game was FTP I would not bother. I don't like scammers which is what Sean Murray is all about.… Expand
  79. YYC
    Aug 13, 2016
    0
    One of the worst overhyped game ever. If this was just an indie project costing around 10-15 $, I'll just say "It's fine , I like it." but this is a 60$ full price game. For my 5 hours of game play I had around 10 crashes and not a single moment of enjoyment. The soundtrack is just an awful mix of sounds. I'll say "Thanks for this disappointment. "
  80. AshFox
    Aug 13, 2016
    3
    This game did NOT live up to expectations. it's over hyped and didn't deliver what it promised. The gameplay gets so repetitive you don't even know what's the point anymore. I admit i was really hyped for this game....guess i shouldn't have.
  81. chicoche666
    Aug 14, 2016
    0
    after playing the game for two hours I had enough. This is without a doubt the most boring video game I have ever played. There is literally nothing to do besides gather materials. Your inventory is so small that even doing this is hard and tedious. I was so excited to play NMS but the game is an empty shell. It's inmense and yet it gives you the feeling of being much smaller than otherafter playing the game for two hours I had enough. This is without a doubt the most boring video game I have ever played. There is literally nothing to do besides gather materials. Your inventory is so small that even doing this is hard and tedious. I was so excited to play NMS but the game is an empty shell. It's inmense and yet it gives you the feeling of being much smaller than other RPGs. **** no man's sky, overhyped ****… Expand
  82. vandorick
    Aug 15, 2016
    0
    Survivor? Action? Sci-fi? No, just a piece of junk to collect resources.

    Space combat, horrible. Aliens, like a kid movie. Graphical environment, with a lot of bugs. And yes... bugs and bugs.

    This game is a insolence. I want my money back.
  83. jameswh
    Aug 10, 2016
    1
    Ever feel like you've been had? Well you should. No Man's Sky is no way a $60 game. The excuses this game is receiving in some of the positive reviews is incredible. This game offers nothing but an endless, boring, sight-seeing holiday in space. After the initial "wow, isn't this big" its replaced by repetitive grinding and planets that look the same as the last. Look at stuff, scan stuff,Ever feel like you've been had? Well you should. No Man's Sky is no way a $60 game. The excuses this game is receiving in some of the positive reviews is incredible. This game offers nothing but an endless, boring, sight-seeing holiday in space. After the initial "wow, isn't this big" its replaced by repetitive grinding and planets that look the same as the last. Look at stuff, scan stuff, mine stuff... move on. Why would this be fun? In fact that's something you'll be saying a lot playing this game. I just can't believe gaming has come to this. An indie developer with a silly idea for a game getting huge bucks thrown at them by Sony. Dumb. This is also the same company that thought allowing Microsoft to steal Tomb Raider away from them was a good idea!? I'm done with this company. Its time to quit the console market when No Man's Sky is your big release of 2016. A definite low point of gaming.… Expand
  84. stupidget
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    I get the distinct impression that a huge amount of negative posts are from people who have clearly NOT PLAYED THE GAME!! There is far more to this game than simply mining for materials and upgrading things. Or some people just don't 'get' the game. It's not a space battle, FPS, all action fest. It's a very clever, deep and somewhat emotional game. How would you feel if you were theI get the distinct impression that a huge amount of negative posts are from people who have clearly NOT PLAYED THE GAME!! There is far more to this game than simply mining for materials and upgrading things. Or some people just don't 'get' the game. It's not a space battle, FPS, all action fest. It's a very clever, deep and somewhat emotional game. How would you feel if you were the only one of your race in the galaxy with the slightest 1 in a million chance of seeing anybody again?

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

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

    I've given it 10 to hopefully boost the score because this game deserves it. No game should get a 10 as no game is perfect. So I'd probably have given it a 9 if there weren't so many morons about.    … Expand
  85. BetamaxDisco
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    This game is brimming with wonder and delight. It is both an unparalleled technical accomplishment and a noteworthy feat of human endeavour, given the very modest team behind its staggering scope. Aside from the tremendous craft involved, it provides a comprehensive realisation of the escapist fantasies of my childhood. It is a unique and special thing. I am glad it exists. I wouldThis game is brimming with wonder and delight. It is both an unparalleled technical accomplishment and a noteworthy feat of human endeavour, given the very modest team behind its staggering scope. Aside from the tremendous craft involved, it provides a comprehensive realisation of the escapist fantasies of my childhood. It is a unique and special thing. I am glad it exists. I would recommend it without hesitation.… Expand
  86. ThereIsNoSpoon
    Aug 17, 2016
    9
    After 60+ hours with No Man's Sky, despite all its faults, I have lost taste for most other games. They seem so predictable now--static, and even annoying. They hold your hand, spoonfeed you exposition, and put up invisible walls to prevent you from wandering too far. They distract you every second with scripted event after scripted event, cinematic after cinematic, XP notifications forAfter 60+ hours with No Man's Sky, despite all its faults, I have lost taste for most other games. They seem so predictable now--static, and even annoying. They hold your hand, spoonfeed you exposition, and put up invisible walls to prevent you from wandering too far. They distract you every second with scripted event after scripted event, cinematic after cinematic, XP notifications for everything and GPS that you follow like a drone to and from each destination. There's nothing new to discover in them, you're just a rat going through the maze the developers have built for you. With the possible exception of Minecraft, there's nothing quite like No Man's Sky.

    The possibilities of finding something no one else has found, or ever WILL find (including the developers), is infinite. The experiences and stories that YOU create are infinite. What do YOU want to do? That's the question you have to ask yourself when you play this game, because short of some initial objectives the first few hours, you're pretty much left on your own to explore and do whatever the heck you want. Maybe you want to survey a new planet and discover its unique inhabitants? Or mine some minerals to upgrade your ship? Blast off to space seamlessly and kill some pirates? Do some trading at a space station? Learn more of an alien language? Create your own cave system? Find a new weapon? Try to reach the center of the galaxy? Roleplay as an amphibious octopus with parkinson's disease? It's up to you.

    And sadly, a huge wealth of people just aren't going to know how to handle that sort of lack of direction. Their reason for hating the game will be "the gameplay is basic and repetitive" and then they'll proceed to go prestige in Call of Duty for the 10th time, or grind the same bosses over and over again in Destiny. What they really mean to say is they lack the imagination and patience to enjoy this kind of freeform sandbox. And that's okay; not everyone is going to "get" this game, but that doesn't mean they have to crap all over it on review sites and try to dissuade people from checking it out. Just go about your day, shooting 500 zombies in the head or whatever else you do.

    For us imaginative explorers, this is the game we've always wanted to play, to be able to stare up at the night sky and see a far away planet, and know that you can actually go off and explore it seamlessly. It's a game for those of us who've grown tired of smacking our faces into invisible walls or mountains for 20+ years. And did I mention it's often beautiful, has a nice soundtrack, and that it's all been created by less than 20 people? No Man's Sky is an amazing accomplishment however way you look at it.

    It has plenty of room to grow though, and it has stability issues at the time of this writing, and that's why I've given it a 9 rating. With future updates and a dedicated and passionate community though, the sky is the limit. Sure, I could list every negative aspect of the game and take the rating down a notch, but the fact of the matter is, this game has done more for gaming than any game has or will this year. Its procedurally generated universe will be referenced and studied for years to come. And years from now, I'll probably still be popping in it from time to time to see what kind of weird planets and creatures I can find, because no one will ever discover them all. If all that doesn't warrant a high rating, I don't know what should.    … Expand
  87. arnav99
    Jun 26, 2018
    0
    The hype behind this game was off the charts and for good reason it was trying something new and something different, however it failed and pretty badly too. To start with the graphics are sub par, the universe lifeless making the environment pretty much lifeless. The game has half baked shooting mechanics and the planets are not too different from each other. One planet has blue grassThe hype behind this game was off the charts and for good reason it was trying something new and something different, however it failed and pretty badly too. To start with the graphics are sub par, the universe lifeless making the environment pretty much lifeless. The game has half baked shooting mechanics and the planets are not too different from each other. One planet has blue grass with red dinosaurs and the other planet has red grass with blue dinosaurs its just a different colour palette for each planet. This game is too ambitious for its own good and it shows, it has a lot of things to show only to be implemented in a very shabby way (shooting mechanics, flight "simulation", survival). It's pretty obvious that this game has an identity crisis, so much to the point that it has no goal (or rather a badly explained goal), giving us no incentive to play it. The centre of the galaxy was shabbily done and was a colossal disappointment. You can't sympathise with indie developers just because they are "indie", you need quality and for 60 euros it's not even close. The game is terribly repetitive and not in the good way. Procedural generation is a risk because it gives the game no personality, there is nothing really interesting in the game, no variables (deserted planets, civilization, wars). The only good part of this game is the soundtrack.… Expand
  88. BillyBobSusanMa
    Aug 17, 2016
    0
    Without doubt the best Inventory management simulator i have ever played,

    trillions of star systems where you too can enjoy endlessly mining Plutonium so that you can explore Quintilian of worlds where you can continue to endlessly mine plutonium, Visit outposts where you can meet again and again the same Aliens that do absolutely nothing at all, engage in further meaningless mining    Without doubt the best Inventory management simulator i have ever played,

    trillions of star systems where you too can enjoy endlessly mining Plutonium so that you can explore Quintilian of worlds where you can continue to endlessly mine plutonium, Visit outposts where you can meet again and again the same Aliens that do absolutely nothing at all, engage in further meaningless mining of Plutonium, get to see the Red Planet, The Green Planet and Yellow Planet over and over again, all inhabited by exactly the same creatures that all look like they escaped from Spore World,

    Visit vast Space Stations that surprisingly have only one Alien and two rooms?, watch as other spaceships fly in, turn around and the fly out again?

    aaah, just think that i forked out $60 for this treat?    … Expand
  89. MrQbit
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    Here is the deal, I was NOT hyped at all for this game, because my expectations where (as other have stated) big & shallow, won't keep me engaged.
    Now, for a few years to be honest almost no game has kept me engaged for more than a couple of hours, then I get bored and drop it, I am not what you would call a "serious" gamer (although I do end up with quite a large collection).
    Second    Here is the deal, I was NOT hyped at all for this game, because my expectations where (as other have stated) big & shallow, won't keep me engaged.
    Now, for a few years to be honest almost no game has kept me engaged for more than a couple of hours, then I get bored and drop it, I am not what you would call a "serious" gamer (although I do end up with quite a large collection).
    Second disclaimer, I own an Xbox One, it is my family system, we all use it, I bough a PS4 recently because I want to try out PSVR when released and I got it very cheap, not with any game in mind (except maybe Battlefield 1 later in the year). The PS4 is hooked up to a large monitor and no one else uses it, just me.
    So, finally, to the game, as I said, pretty much first PS4 game, not hyped much, but then I start seeing lots of negative reviews around and I though, you know what ? ,I am sure this game does not deserve these reviews, I know Devs have worked very hard on it and should get some unbiased reviews that don't come from fanboys (PS4 or XBO).
    I got the game from PS Store (deserves another review, how is it possible that the same credit card I JUST used to pay Playstation Plus now is not valid ?), installed fairly quickly, reported size is even less than what I had been reading (3.6GB I believe was the download).
    I started the game in a random planet, did not see much of interest, walked around a bit, got attacked by bunch of animals, started getting bored, fixed the ship and took off.
    Space Station helped me build hyper-drive, so I started planet hopping, I have been following clues, I am hooked on the "ruins" thing, but I also know now how to be efficient with resources, I basically spend most of the time jumping back to or looking for new planets with gold, once I figured out what to look for I fill up my ship with gold and take off, I am able to get huge amounts of credits by trading it and buy everything I need (I would say I have pretty much become a trader).

    Is everything good ?, absolutely no:
    I have seen the issues, fish swimming in one inch water, a ruin located 1 mile underwater, clearly related to random generation, potentially fixable. I have also had crashes, twice, I do not like that (and the reason I took 1 point from the score), this should not happen at all in a controlled environment like PS4, also, I am sure, quite possible to patch.
    I do not like that I have 2 "trading" menus instead of 1 to buy/sell, also that I can only trade my exosuit content, that's a minor annoyance.
    Opposite to many of the other reviews I have walked quite far form my ship and there IS always a marker that shows you the way back, I guess it can be a bit trickier to find if you are underground, but I have never lost my ship nor do I see how you could at all.
    Still could not get the atlas pass, not that I have focused much effort on it.
    I wish I could get (maybe later in the game) some sort of bot built that will continue mining for me, even if I have to return to orbit to pick up the resources, even if the bot took a slot in my ship I think it would still be worth it.
    I would like to see some sort of multiplayer added, if I do happen to find other players I would like to be able to interact with them better (trade, maybe travel together from that point, even if fighting is not an option I would not mind that terribly)

    I like the atmosphere overall, I like the music, It has kept me engaged for longer than any other game I can remember since God Of War 3 (I really think I have only spent more time in CIV right now).
    Maybe the fact that I did not have a PS4 and I did not get over-hyped helped, but I am truly enjoying the game and I hope devs will continue supporting it, adding content, etc.
    Others have focused in the resource gathering aspects, I have found it be easier to manage than other games I have played, and not so boring.
    Graphics are interesting, I like the palette, quality is adequate, better than you would get on an MMORPG, but not photo-realistic, you should not get the game if high-end graphics are key to your gaming experience.
    I have heard some complains about FOV, I think it's fine, but I also notice the PS4 struggles sometimes to render everything as I fly over.
    It seems the price was another pain point, it was not for me, not because I have a lot of money, I do not, but the fact is I don't buy that many games, and as I said, other games do not keep me that engaged, so in the end if I have invested 50 or 60 dollars in a game and it only keeps me entertained for 10 hours I have wasted the money, on the other hand this game, I can see putting in a lot more hours (I am sure I am well over 30 hours already), so, in my case, I am fine with the price.
    I do suggest if you are on the edge that you wait, I am quite sure price will drop in a couple of months and I do not think starting first will give other players any kind of insurmountable advantage

    Overall, fun game, interesting, great looking, I am quite happy with it :)    … Expand
  90. FleetwoodMac
    Aug 19, 2016
    0
    I don't understand all the negative reviews, Me and my wife's son love to play this game together in our matching Feel the Bern T-shirts whilst my wife is upstairs with Jamal and his friends. I just hate the fact that me and my wife's son can't actually see each other on the sofa despite us both being sat there
  91. EmileS
    Aug 21, 2016
    0
    Had to sign up on Metacritic just for this game. Everything you've heard about this game in media is a lie. It's pure **** This game is a massive grind which blue-screens A LOT and has no story what so ever. There is no multiplayer, there is no animations on any aliens you meet. The AI is non existent. It's just pure ****

    The devs lied to us constantly before the release and that's why    Had to sign up on Metacritic just for this game. Everything you've heard about this game in media is a lie. It's pure **** This game is a massive grind which blue-screens A LOT and has no story what so ever. There is no multiplayer, there is no animations on any aliens you meet. The AI is non existent. It's just pure ****

    The devs lied to us constantly before the release and that's why I bought the game, like so many others. This is a decent indie game for 10 bucks. It's not even close to being worth 60 bucks. I would never have bought it if it wasn't for all the lies.

    Stay away. Don't spend your money here. The devs ran a con. And they got us all. It really should be illegal. Don't encourage it. Don't ever buy anything from Hello games or any studio where Sean Murray might be involved in the future.    … Expand
  92. bioburn
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    While the initial idea of the game is excellent, the implementation thereof is not.
    It lacks a greater variety of diversity which is very important in the current year.
    When going from planet to planet the variety isn't great enough to warrant the grand differences in location. Besides the planet exploration mechanics which are poor, it also lacks a sufficient enough story that might    While the initial idea of the game is excellent, the implementation thereof is not.
    It lacks a greater variety of diversity which is very important in the current year.
    When going from planet to planet the variety isn't great enough to warrant the grand differences in location.

    Besides the planet exploration mechanics which are poor, it also lacks a sufficient enough story that might give meaning to this quintillion planet filled universe. Besides that, the feeling of being the first explorer lost in some world is lost as robots have gone everywhere before you have! So it makes no sense for you to rename the planet if robots have been there before. Finally, the stagnant npcs lack a lot of character, and while pretty to look at could use a lot of improvements. So far I have only played the PS4 version and I have to say I'm quite disappointed with the graphics, especially as it looks smudgy and the fps is poor. I will pick up the pc version soon and see how it runs on my I7-6700k + dual TitanX setup.    … Expand
  93. BogusMan
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    Big, $20 sandbox with few compelling toys, unattainable hype and a $60 price tag. Fun, but super unimaginative creatures, landscapes and "gameplay". Expected from something generated, not created, but still as disappointing. Looking worse than one would expect from PS4, being a "graphical powerhouse" and all.
  94. Kaniya
    Aug 10, 2016
    7
    It is pretty obvious that the hype around this game was all about the scale that it offers to players. and yes it does deliver the scale Hello games was talking about. Its varied, huge, endless and it gives you the feeling that you are actually travelling the endless space.

    However when it comes to gameplay aspect it pretty much lacks lots of things and it is mainly due to the fact that    It is pretty obvious that the hype around this game was all about the scale that it offers to players. and yes it does deliver the scale Hello games was talking about. Its varied, huge, endless and it gives you the feeling that you are actually travelling the endless space.

    However when it comes to gameplay aspect it pretty much lacks lots of things and it is mainly due to the fact that after a couple of hours the game feels pointless. You start as explorer, only quest you can officially squire is to find center of galaxy. other than that you are just another traveler. There are no other quests that you can obtain. The game is all about exploring planets, gathering material and upgrade yourself in outposts through the galaxy. This feels good for a while as you start to feel more powerful through your journey but in some point it comes to mind what is the point of becoming powerful when there are not any obstacles on the way ? such as small quests, boss battles and so on. Or even some story related quests. Atlas pass and star battles are interesting for a while but they become boring as there are not story and questing aspect in them. So it all comes down to a lonely pointless game! and the reason behind that is that 1. It is a single player but it doest set itself as survivor or an action game, its lost in between because from both of those genres it lacks relevant content! (e.g no quest, no building houses and so on) 2. second reason is that it seems it was not a good decision not to have multiplayer ! you cant complete with others, you cant explore with your friend, you cant do anything with your friend. Only because of this two reason it is easy to understand how much the game is missing in terms of gameplay content.

    just imagine if you could have build space outpost, houses on planet, meet your friends and so on. It would have been amazing. and I hope Hello Games think about updating game with this sort of content. NMS is such a gorgeous game, fantastic visuals, amazing variety and huge scale that is overwhelming at first. but shortly after you will realize its a small game.

    Finally, I believe that NO MAN SKY is a product of technology, a test engine that shows you what future games can hold and how big they can be in scale. other than this unfortunately NMS falls into category of a average game and it is shame to see this has happened to a game that holds an amazing potential in itself.    … Expand
  95. Jarhead335
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    About 4 hours in it has become increasingly clear to me that No Man's Sky isn't the game we expected. I wanted the multiplayer and the space battles and the exhilaration. What I got was something a bit different.

    No Man's Sky is, first and foremost, beautiful to look at. It may feel redundant at times, but each new planet is unique. Flora and fauna, the sunsets and moons, oceans and    About 4 hours in it has become increasingly clear to me that No Man's Sky isn't the game we expected. I wanted the multiplayer and the space battles and the exhilaration. What I got was something a bit different.

    No Man's Sky is, first and foremost, beautiful to look at. It may feel redundant at times, but each new planet is unique. Flora and fauna, the sunsets and moons, oceans and valleys and blizzards and toxic storms are each gorgeous in their own right, and delightful to experience. Upgrading is easier than people are making it out to be- if you're short on money, just mine some useless rock and trade it in for cash. There is easy access to progression even on the most inhospitable planet.

    I have yet to enter a true combat sequence in space, but encountering massive frigates and space stations is equally fantastical. The sheer size and scope gives you time to reflect, appreciate, and consider your next steps. Do you really want to warp away from the planet with the trading outpost and that nice ship you could buy? Will that space station hold friends or foes? Do I have enough equipment to make it out of the system, even if I have to shoot my way out?

    Really, I've found No Man's Sky to be an existential monument. It forces you to be patient, confront solitude, and contemplate what it means to be alone discovering the universe. Repetitive isn't the word I'd use- reflective is. I'm treating my playthrough like a choose your own adventure Sci-Fi novel of my youth, and each new alien landscape I slog across is a reminder of the wonders of discovery that I personally haven't felt since I was a kid. It moved me, deeply, and I have a feeling that as I inch my way toward the center it will continue to make me think about my actions and the journey I'm taking in a way I haven't considered in a long, long time.    … Expand
  96. Darknorm
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    How can you be upset about a game that has tried to push the boundaries and do something different. No Mans Sky is absolutely breathtaking and a fantastic experience all round.
  97. DLikens3
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    This game Is an awesome open universe game and its not for everyone at times it will be very slowly paced however I find games like this enjoyable plus a lot of people don't take into consideration that only 10 people made this game and for what its worth I think that it is a great game but there are a few problems one of which is sentinals, I mean I like the survival aspect of it but itThis game Is an awesome open universe game and its not for everyone at times it will be very slowly paced however I find games like this enjoyable plus a lot of people don't take into consideration that only 10 people made this game and for what its worth I think that it is a great game but there are a few problems one of which is sentinals, I mean I like the survival aspect of it but it messes with gameplay when every 30 seconds on a planet you start getting atacked by sentinals because you were mining resorces and its really unforgiving. I think that this game has the potential to be the next minecraft and I think that as they keep updating it ,it will turn into a masterpiece. This is just the start of great game.… Expand
  98. ipaTcH_HUN
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    Currently i stopped playing with every other game... this is just a masterpiece. This game fills all my expectations. The only thing a miss is the online part, maybe just adding the feature to see others makes the game much more fun... discovering new planets together. Hope they make this step too :)
  99. VindicationDay
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    No Man's Sky is a lonely game. To me, that's what makes it so brilliant.

    There's no multiplayer in No Man's Sky. The universe you'll get to explore is truly universe-sized, which means the odds of running into another player are practically slim to none. There are creatures that roam the planets, but your presence is largely inconsequential to them, as it is the ecosystem as a whole.    No Man's Sky is a lonely game. To me, that's what makes it so brilliant.

    There's no multiplayer in No Man's Sky. The universe you'll get to explore is truly universe-sized, which means the odds of running into another player are practically slim to none. There are creatures that roam the planets, but your presence is largely inconsequential to them, as it is the ecosystem as a whole. The various alien NPCs you'll occasionally encounter speak in languages that, at least initially, are impossible to understand. You have to survive on your own. There's no map to tell you where you are, and nobody will come to rescue you if you get lost. You're completely alone. And if the thought of any of this unnerves you, then this may not be the game for you.

    But there's something amazing about being alone in this universe that Hello Games has created. Personally, I find it amazing that the planets I've discovered and the species I've encountered have never been seen by any other player. There's something almost trance-like about flying your spaceship over a mysterious new world, finding a spot to land, and trekking through caves and valleys in search of your next adventure. While some may be disappointed in the lack of base-building (and an overall lack of high-level interactivity with the world,) I find that this actually helps with immersion. You are a stranger in this universe, and your only place of refuge is your ship. It's your only lifeline; it's your shelter during a massive dust storm, your escape plan when you're outnumbered and outgunned, and your only true companion on your journey to discover just what lies in the center of the universe.

    And while the trek to the center is the ultimate goal of the game, there's no narrative to tie you to that. If you want, you can spend all your time exploring without any purpose at all. At the beginning of the game, you are offered a choice--would you like occasional objective markers to help guide you through your journey? Or would you like to abandon all guidance and find your own way? The latter option makes the opening hours of the game much more difficult, as you must figure out how to repair your craft and venture out of the solar system on your own. But for players who want to take their time and avoid any hand holding (of which there is very little in the first place,) the option is there.

    The gameplay ultimately boils down to mining for resources to keep you alive and upgrade your craft so you can continue further and further into the universe. Each planet has it's own ecosystem, making certain elements difficult to come by in certain areas, which ups the stakes and encourages preparation. Do I have enough fuel to venture to this new planet? What will I encounter when I get there? If it's barren, will I have enough fuel to liftoff again? Maybe it's a lush planet--perhaps I should stop at this space station and trade some of my goods afterwards. Is my suit capable of keeping me warm once night falls on this frozen planet?

    In addition to all of that, this is a game about discovering the lore of the universe. While there isn't much of a traditional narrative, bits and pieces of history and inklings of alien languages can be discovered at mysterious structures dotted around the universe. That's all I'll get into about that, to prevent heavy spoilers.

    It helps that the presentation is absolutely jaw-dropping. Every randomly-generated galaxy, planet, cavern, ocean, forest, and animal shares a high-contrast, highly color-saturated design that never gets old. I've visited about 10 planets so far, and all of them have been beautiful in their own right. One planet I visited was full of snow-tipped mountaintops that glimmered in the light of the setting sun. Another was almost completely barren, yet there was something beautifully haunting about it's mysterious purple surface that spurred me to investigate. The soundtrack also deserves special mention--it's a moody and contemplative score that ups the ante at just the right moments. It hasn't grown stale and adds an immense amount of atmosphere to an already incredible game. And of course, if you don't like it, you can always turn it off, or opt to listen to your own music (on PS4 via Spotify) instead.

    The only things that didn't wow me were the lack of variation in planetary outposts, as well as the less-than-stellar design of some of the NPC Aliens you speak and trade with at these outposts. But considering the massive scale of this game and the high level of quality throughout, these are relatively minor issues.

    No Man's Sky is a game about you, your starship, and the universe. It's a game about discovery, atmosphere and immersion. It's unlike anything I've ever played before. If you want to take a break from the fast paced AAA shooters and lose yourself in a gorgeous, essentially endless universe, you'll be hard pressed to do better than No Man's Sky.    … Expand
  100. AstralDarkstar
    Aug 9, 2016
    7
    Everything I expected and more. I'm not sure what false hope everyone's been thinking, but this lives up to it's expectations. If people would stop letting hype build up so much that they expect a perfect 10/10 game, it wouldn't get the lower reviews being posted. No, this game is not perfect, and it's not THE traveling game with endless possibilities. Many gameplay videos show exactlyEverything I expected and more. I'm not sure what false hope everyone's been thinking, but this lives up to it's expectations. If people would stop letting hype build up so much that they expect a perfect 10/10 game, it wouldn't get the lower reviews being posted. No, this game is not perfect, and it's not THE traveling game with endless possibilities. Many gameplay videos show exactly what this game is and there aren't any surprises. It's exactly what it should be.

    Again, this game is not perfect. But what it does is build new possibilities for the future of gaming! It is a mediocre play-style. Maybe what a 5/10 game would have. But the exploring the endless planets easily adds 3 more points. It's new and different. It's not anything seen before.

    All I would want added to this is the ability to find a friend and explore planets together. Help each other out by repairing each other's gear or weapon, but not trading so you can't break the need of exploring and gathering.

    BREAKDOWN:

    Graphics: 6 out of 10. Nothing to gawk at, but not horrible! Considering the game it's compared to most is Minecraft, it's a change to a positive direction.

    Gameplay: 8 out of 10. Clearly not meant to be a FPS. Don't go in expecting that. You will be disappointed a Master Chief rip-off isn't destroying bad aliens. It's main focus is survival and exploration. With a small nod to a shooter. That said, I've seen worse FPS that didn't play near as good, and that was their main focus! You will be doing a lot of the same. Flying, exploring, mining, crafting, and repeat.

    Sound: 8 out of 10. A great soundtrack with good sound effects. Some animals did make me lower the volume a bit, especially after feeding them, but it's still solid.

    Story: 7 out of 10. Yeah, there's not one. But this game doesn't need one! It's what you make of it. Not having a story is why I rated story so high. A decision to keep a basic been-there-done-that storyline out and to have a focus on what matters for this genre!

    The average would be 7/10. But pushing limits and making breakthroughs for future gaming deserves more! This game is a first of it's kind, and deserves big recognition for what a group of a dozen people created! A lot of sweat, tears, beard growing, and lots of plaid shirts were used in this creation. And it shows. It really does.

    Love the game for what it is, not what others hyped it up to be.    … Expand
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 96
  1. GameCritics
    May 8, 2020
    80
    While I’m sure developer Hello Games is still tweaking things and perhaps even creating more content for No Man’s Sky, the current state of affairs is a strong one. This galactic opus still offers an infinite amount of content for those who want to lose themselves among the stars, but now also contains a concrete throughline that will satisfy a wider array of players. It can be irritating at times, but it’s also full of stunning moments and the satisfaction of building a virtual life among the stars. Four years after launch, it’s finally a journey worth taking.
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  2. BaziCenter
    Feb 10, 2017
    60
    The world of No Man's Sky is insanely vast and beautiful, but there’s nothing to do in it! There’s no goal, no destination, no ending, nothing!
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  3. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    60
    While No Man's Sky is engrossing for the first few hours, repetition starts to set in and the proceedings grow dull. The developers stated that they plan to add significant features such as base building which could dramatically change the game for the better. There's a promising foundation present, so it's possible to envision a more substantial game down the line. As it currently stands, though, our excitement to cross the universe faded sooner than we expected.
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