Elite: Dangerous

 Xbox One
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Dec 2, 2015
    70
    A space simulation taken where no developer has gone before.
  2. games(TM)
    Nov 14, 2015
    70
    The expansive main campaign runs at a native 1080p/60fp, giving every ship, nebula and hyperspace jump a captivating presentation. The control scheme maps well to the Xbox controller too, providing access to every facet of your vessel. Elite: Dangerous offers an experience like no other, it’s just a shame the sins of the past still sting as painfully as they did on PC.
  3. GameSpot
    Oct 9, 2015
    70
    It may lack a certain spark and its missions tend to slip into drudgery, but I keep finding myself coming back to blast off toward any star in the night sky and eventually reach it. Such possibilities satisfy the thwarted little astronaut within me, and perhaps more importantly, they kindle excitement for the possibilities of the future.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Oct 9, 2015
    60
    Elite Dangerous is a very cool, atmospheric experience with an outstanding presentation. The flexible gameplay and progression loop are two great reasons to keep coming back for more if the game's mechanics click for you. However, it is easy to see why some people might be turned off by its aimlessness, and with the lacking narrative contextualising what you're doing, you might be left with the nihilistic question of why you're bothering doing anything at all.

Awards & Rankings

49
#49 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
32
#32 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
14
#14 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 123 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 123
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 123
  3. Negative: 33 out of 123
  1. azgoodaz
    Oct 7, 2015
    10
    Elite: Dangerous, well to start off... its an addicting game. Towards the beginning when Elite: Dangerous was launched in "Xbox Game Preview"Elite: Dangerous, well to start off... its an addicting game. Towards the beginning when Elite: Dangerous was launched in "Xbox Game Preview" (an early access program like Steam Early Access), I bought the game for $30 dollars and it had quite of few bugs, and crashes to the dashboard to the point where most players couldn't play the game for 5 minutes straight. But a few weeks later (within the last week of July of 2015), the game got patched/updated and then the game became addicting/playable again. Like always if its in Beta, the game will always be filled with glitches and bugs.

    Note: This game isn't for everyone. You have to grind a lot (mainly for CR, in-game credits) and you have to visit a lot of space stations in order to upgrade your ship. Why? Because every space station is different. Not all of them have the same parts/upgrades, they don't have the same ships to buy, they don't sell the same commodities (for example like food, water, guns, etc..), and they all have different bulletin boards to do different contract missions.

    Elite: Dangerous has a few unique features that I personally like; for one its the integration with the Xbox friends-lists in the Comm's Panel in the top left of your games screen. From the Comm's Panel you can invite friends to your "Wing"; team up to kill other players and/or AI's who have bounty's, go mining (and have your extra friends to be body guards), and steal cargo from other players. Best of all, you can go on a killing spree, become wanted and have a bounty on your own ship/head so other players can take you out. You basically have the game to your own will and do whatever you want in it. Next is the customization, customizing your ship is the second best part in this game. One day you can go from smuggling cargo from a port to a station, and then a few hours later you can go mining and sell the metals/minerals you gathered for high value and upgrade your ship or buy a new one. Best of all, you can visit the center of the Universe... but note that it will takes weeks (sometimes months) just to travel to the center.... it depends on the ship you have and also the upgrades you have on it.

    For one, I love the community of Elite: Dangerous. They are really supportive with new players on the
    Xbox One version subreddit of Elite: Dangerous via /r/EliteOne and they will help everyone if you are new to Elite: Dangerous or a PC veteran trying to figure out the controller controls. And then there is another community/group called the "Fuel Rats" (they were PC focused based, but now also on Xbox One). What are they? They are real Commanders/Players that help out other Commanders if they are stranded or ran out of fuel in-game for free. They are always on standby and will help you no matter what. You can check them out here: fuelrats.org or /r/FuelRats.

    In conclusion, if you do plan on getting this game. I highly recommend for you to do the tutorials so you can understand the game, how to fly the ship, and also understand the useful controls on "A, B, X, Y" when holding them down because they have different things tied to each button. Next, fidel with the flight controls to find the perfect combination because in the beginning they are hard to master but later on you will become a Pro. Lastly, have fun... invite friends or find new friends via the Frontier forums or the /r/EliteOne subreddit. The game doesn't have a story-line. You make your own story.    … Full Review »
  2. ludd_gang
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    Edit: After playing an inordinate number of hours since release this might be my favorite game ever. Including tabletop gaming. The depth isEdit: After playing an inordinate number of hours since release this might be my favorite game ever. Including tabletop gaming. The depth is staggering.

    Only playing solo, tempted to try OL. Phenomenal game if you invest in learning how to play. Reminds me of learning Magic: The Gathering from the 4th Edition rulebook; Only a semi-obsessive personality will do it. May be the most profound gaming experience of my life, mechanically and philosophically including my stacks of table tops.

    You never leave your space craft, there is no story. Just humanity spiraling out into the galaxy, posting wish lists of executions and lawbreaking. It is brilliant.

    While flying through the vast, I find myself pining, “Humanity is so close to understanding its true purpose.” Though I’m not certain how many will leave the cusp: Too busy executing one another and passing laws, I suppose.    … Full Review »
  3. shadowhunter402
    Oct 21, 2015
    10
    If you like playing FPS or fast action games then game is not for you! This is a MMO game that takes a lot of time to learn and understand,If you like playing FPS or fast action games then game is not for you! This is a MMO game that takes a lot of time to learn and understand, and just playing the game will not make you a expert. This game takes skill, time, and research and trust me you not get it right the first time. Time is the biggest key in this game, crawl, walk, run, fail, and repeat but once you understand the basics it sucks you in. Size, this is the biggest game that I have ever had the pleasure of playing, you could speed weeks traveling and not even scratch the surface of what is already in the game!
    When you start keep your first ship and just go out flying to figure out controls and how everything works and feels. If you die it doesn't cost you anything so have fun with it, oh and stay in solo play so you don't end up in the cross hairs of a human controlled pirate.    … Full Review »
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