Elite: Dangerous

 Xbox One
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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

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  1. Nobilis1984
    May 13, 2020
    6
    I discovered the beta version today. Was actually rather coincidence because space simulations are too tough and boring for me. I notice that in this game as well, but it looks chic.
    Handling etc. needs a longer training and the tutorial is too short.
    As a newcomer, you are overwhelmed with the controls.
  2. Drachmalius
    Dec 21, 2015
    7
    This is meant to be a fair assessment after about 10 hours of play. Elite: Dangerous is a very well made game that satisfies lots of gamers with it's unique approach. It's very much the kind of game you'll either love or hate. For me, I wanted to love it (bought both the PC and Xbone versions) but just couldn't get into it due to some glaring flaws that hinder it's playability. The thingThis is meant to be a fair assessment after about 10 hours of play. Elite: Dangerous is a very well made game that satisfies lots of gamers with it's unique approach. It's very much the kind of game you'll either love or hate. For me, I wanted to love it (bought both the PC and Xbone versions) but just couldn't get into it due to some glaring flaws that hinder it's playability. The thing is, I'm pretty much the target audience for a sandbox space exploration game where you create your own story.
    So, the premise of this game is that you are given a starting ship that's really bare bones and basically sent on your way. That's it, there's no hand holding or starting missions to ease you into the game at all. Okay, I can roll with that. I've played Dark Souls, I can do a sink or swim kind of game. But the controls...they're really counter-intuitive! I get that they are going for realism and everything...but it would be nice if I didn't need a textbook to play a video game. The controls are very hard to get used to, and the lack of a third person mode of some kind doesn't help. Combat is a nightmare, which it should be I guess and it isn't the main focus of the game. Yet, there's some questionable design choices that have been made to make the game more "realistic" while sacrificing ease of use.
    It sounds like I'm really down on the game, I know but still I believe everyone who's interested should give this a whirl. Underneath the harsh exterior is a game that many people will click with and play for hours and hours on end. A friend of mine has put over 200 hours into this game and swears it's one of the best games of the generation. So my advice when decided whether to buy this would have to be try it first if you can. Ask a friend to demo it, play it at a store or rent it or something! Because if you do like it, you're going to absolutely love it. But if you struggle with the awkward controls and lack of direction like I did, you'll be left out in the cold darkness of space wondering what you just spent money on...    … Expand
  3. espoac
    Jul 14, 2017
    5
    This game's premise is about as promising as they come. Unfortunately the amount of technical issues is severe and rendered the game unplayable. That flaws big enough to prevent me from even playing exist almost 2 years after launch is not understandable. A game that cannot be played after I have payed for it would normally get a 1/10 for me but I do think the developers deserve credit forThis game's premise is about as promising as they come. Unfortunately the amount of technical issues is severe and rendered the game unplayable. That flaws big enough to prevent me from even playing exist almost 2 years after launch is not understandable. A game that cannot be played after I have payed for it would normally get a 1/10 for me but I do think the developers deserve credit for bringing such an credible vision to some degree of fruition.… Expand
  4. Gnostici
    Oct 24, 2015
    6
    E:D would be an extraordinary game were it not for two glaring flaws. First, there remain unresolved bugs that can potentially damage graphics cards when played in SLI. The user is not warned of these issues. Second, the content is bland and repetitive. But if you like Space Engine and you know not to turn on SLI, then you will love this game.
  5. blaze787
    Jul 25, 2020
    7
    Elite: Dangerous is a space sim that allows you to trade, explore, or engage in combat as you see fit and make progress (I won't exactly say "meaningful" progress) in any or all of the three. There are about 38 ships to choose from that vary by cost, and in some cases, other unlock requirements and allow a lot of customizability. Some ships are more suited to exploration, some toElite: Dangerous is a space sim that allows you to trade, explore, or engage in combat as you see fit and make progress (I won't exactly say "meaningful" progress) in any or all of the three. There are about 38 ships to choose from that vary by cost, and in some cases, other unlock requirements and allow a lot of customizability. Some ships are more suited to exploration, some to trading, and others to combat, while still others are great (but not the best) at all three. Due to the variety of tasks that you can perform, the game can get quite addictive as you spend "just one more hour" to try something else.

    While the game has a lot of breadth, it doesn't have a whole lot of depth. There isn't much of a story to speak of (you'll have to dig for the lore in the form of text or audio logs) and definitely no campaign mode. The game is a sandbox where the galaxy is your playground and you make of it what you will. This in itself isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, the learning curve is steep. Very little is explained in-game and you'll find yourself heading to Google or YouTube quite often in an attempt to figure things out.

    You can either play in Open with other players or Solo, and herein lies the biggest drawback. Once you leave the starter areas, you'll have players in fully decked out ships that are bent on your destruction just for the fun of it. There is no Open PVE server. If you wanna play with others, be prepared to get ganked by experienced players. If you play Solo, you won't have to deal with that annoyance, but you'll be alone. The alternative is to join a Private Group where only you and other like-minded players can have fun, but then the game doesn't feel like a true MMO. If you like the idea of open PVP with ganking, the game may work for you, but these days, you'll still need a fully "engineered" ship. To put it simply, Engineering is the process of upgrading various aspects of your ship to make it a lot more powerful than it is by default. This process is a tremendous grind and not fun at all. It is tedious and will take you a long time. Die-hard fans will attempt to shoot me down for this, but that's no concern of mine. It is what it is, and as a potential new player considering purchasing this game, you deserve to know the facts.

    In my opinion, an Open PVE server will solve this problem and make the game a lot more playable, perhaps even increasing the game's fanbase as more people get to cooperate and socialize with others. Until then, the game is going to remain very restricted. A lot of players did return to try out Fleet Carriers, which are the newest addition. But there's no guarantee that most of them will actually stay once the novelty wears off. So in the end, is the game worth it? It definitely has potential. But Engineering is mind-numbing and Open PvP is a substantial deterrent for many. Those are good reasons not to waste your money.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

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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. XboxAddict
    Jul 13, 2016
    82
    Elite Dangerous offers gamers a seemingly unlimited amount of gameplay, and this is reinforced when you settle in and see how titanic the scale and size of the game environment actually is with the amount of possibilities and opportunities that are provided.
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Jan 20, 2016
    75
    Staying true to its genre Elite Dangerous provides a great sense of freedom in a universe where the player’s choices dictate his progression in the game. It may take some time to get accustomed to the controls and the general functions of the game but once you get the hang of it you’ll experience something unique. It is unfortunate that the experience is held back by an extremely poor tutorial and constant disconnects.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 3, 2016
    80
    Challenging and often frustrating, Elite rewards perseverance with a sense of place and progress that few Xbox One games can rival. [Jan 2016, p.76]
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