Elite: Dangerous

 Xbox One
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6.9

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  1. SpartaCommand
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    e:D is a game not for everyone. Yet it is clearly for me. This game has all the free range to do what you want. It does have a back story and alot of missions and content they do not tell you outright about. Yet after a bit of digging and paying attenetion to the NEWS. Wow shocking it expects you to read the news when you get in. But once you do that find out all these neat little eventse:D is a game not for everyone. Yet it is clearly for me. This game has all the free range to do what you want. It does have a back story and alot of missions and content they do not tell you outright about. Yet after a bit of digging and paying attenetion to the NEWS. Wow shocking it expects you to read the news when you get in. But once you do that find out all these neat little events going on that you can fly out and take part in. You will have alot of fun.… Expand
  2. 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" (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 laterElite: 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.    … Expand
  3. Jspotter89
    Oct 26, 2015
    9
    This is something that should be printed on any media regarding this game so that players know it going in:

    Elite: Dangerous is a difficult game with a steep learning curve that not everyone will enjoy, BUT if you are interested in space dramas, science fiction, astrophysics or astrobiology, and science in general...it may well be a game you end up putting hundreds of hours into. Let    This is something that should be printed on any media regarding this game so that players know it going in:

    Elite: Dangerous is a difficult game with a steep learning curve that not everyone will enjoy, BUT if you are interested in space dramas, science fiction, astrophysics or astrobiology, and science in general...it may well be a game you end up putting hundreds of hours into.

    Let me start with the difficult stuff. First and foremost, don't come to this game expecting it to be Mass Effect. There are some similarities in the space travel, but otherwise the two franchises are very different. ELITE DANGEROUS DOES NOT HAVE A STORY. You make the story by how you play it.

    Second, the controls take some getting used to. Absolutely do the Tutorial Missions before jumping into the main game. Once you get the hang of the controls, the game becomes much more enjoyable, but expect 10-30 minutes of frustration depending on how fast you learn things.

    Finally, at least for the present, the player never really leaves their ship. So don't expect (at this time), to be able to get out and walk around. Planetary Landings are a feature coming soon, so it's likely this will change with time.

    As for the positives, there are MANY. You can choose how you play, first of all. Want to be a pirate, or a bounty hunter? Sure. Want to steer clear of combat for awhile? Be a trader or an explorer, totally viable ways to make cash without risking getting blowed up.

    And this is where Elite: Dangerous really got me. The game is set in a 1:1 version of the Milky Way Galaxy. There are 400 billion star systems in the Milky Way. There are 400 billion star systems in Elite: Dangerous. Want to travel to Sagittarius A, the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy? You can do that (although it will take you a loooong time...25,000 light years is a long way!

    In short, if you like space, play this game!    … Expand
  4. 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 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    Edit: 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.    … Expand
  5. Hilo
    Oct 9, 2015
    8
    A great game.
    It's not the action packed escapade they'd want you to think it is. In that regard, it's a bit misleading. Yes, there are large battles you can be a part of, but a good portion of the game is spent traveling, earning cash, and politics. It's more fun than it sounds, but not as exciting as it could be, I suppose.
  6. 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, 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 theIf 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.    … Expand
  7. He_Never_Helps
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    It's...freaking AMAZING.

    Even if i wasn't an astrophysics dork, or a sci-fi dork, or a gamer, or the trillion other random qualities that predispose me to something like this, none of this contributes to the score. It's something more. Something i thought i'd experienced for the last time when i discovered Morrowind 900,000yrs ago:

    A genuine sense of awe.
  8. DukeSilver
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    One of the most impressive aspects of Elite: Dangerous is the size and scale of the game. I was really impressed with how the game makes you think about something like traveling between solar systems at several hundred times the speed of light. The flying mechanics in the game have a bit of a learning curve, especially if you choose to play in competitive matches online, but it definitelyOne of the most impressive aspects of Elite: Dangerous is the size and scale of the game. I was really impressed with how the game makes you think about something like traveling between solar systems at several hundred times the speed of light. The flying mechanics in the game have a bit of a learning curve, especially if you choose to play in competitive matches online, but it definitely makes the game feel more realistic. The one real problem I have with the game is actually its' size. (I know I just said its' also one of the best parts) Very rarely will you ever see anyone else in the game if you play online. It honestly gets very repetitive at times. Also, the majority of the solar systems you can travel to don't even have a place you can dock your ship, making them virtually useless. We are literally talking millions of solar systems that don't really do anything. I guess this isn't really the game for you if you enjoy action packed intense gameplay all the time.… Expand
  9. Wareforce
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Addicting.. just one more mission.. I was an avid lurker on the Elite forums, I was always on the fence as to whether or not the purchase would be worth the money and shortly after it's official Xbox release, I thought.. lets do this! No regrets, the way the game immerses you into the galaxy is fantastic, the soundfx, music and visuals all come together perfectly. I would say it has aAddicting.. just one more mission.. I was an avid lurker on the Elite forums, I was always on the fence as to whether or not the purchase would be worth the money and shortly after it's official Xbox release, I thought.. lets do this! No regrets, the way the game immerses you into the galaxy is fantastic, the soundfx, music and visuals all come together perfectly. I would say it has a relatively steep learning curve, but once you've spent a few hours prowling around various stations and getting to grips with docking your ship, you'll find yourself clocking up the hours!… Expand
  10. Silverdrake220
    Jul 7, 2016
    9
    I have logged many flight hours in Elite, over all I really like the game. I have read many reviews bashing the game, but it takes time to get into a game like Elite. Their is a learning curve, a good size one for a xbox game. the best thing is it is not over you are playing a game their still building on still bringing new things out for. I cant wait to walk around stations and get outI have logged many flight hours in Elite, over all I really like the game. I have read many reviews bashing the game, but it takes time to get into a game like Elite. Their is a learning curve, a good size one for a xbox game. the best thing is it is not over you are playing a game their still building on still bringing new things out for. I cant wait to walk around stations and get out and explore planets. and all of that is coming. think about the scale this game and the few other like it are trying to do its huge and dose not happen over night. Elite dose have room to grow and offer more to players. Over all it is a well done fun to play space sim, that I will be playing for a long time .… Expand
  11. DasExorcist
    Jan 8, 2019
    8
    Elite Dangerous straddles the line between video game and space simulation. It uses realistic physics and could be the most complicated game you will ever play. However, don’t let that turn you off from giving it a try, Elite is immensely addictive because it’s vast open world enables players to take on nearly any role they can imagine. Trade, explore, or fight. The possibilities areElite Dangerous straddles the line between video game and space simulation. It uses realistic physics and could be the most complicated game you will ever play. However, don’t let that turn you off from giving it a try, Elite is immensely addictive because it’s vast open world enables players to take on nearly any role they can imagine. Trade, explore, or fight. The possibilities are endless. Rated 8 out of 10 because of the steep learning curve and the fact that there are practically no in-game tutorials or support for new pilots. For new players, make sure you connect with the Elite Dangerous community online for the best overall experience.… Expand
  12. thelion71
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Good SIM with a fair few things to do, beware the grind! Combat can be tough but engineering weapons makes a big difference, if you are willing to grind for resources.
  13. MarkSimpsonUK
    Dec 15, 2016
    9
    I played the original Elite on a borrowed school's BBC model B back in the 1980's, and wondered, ever since, why this type of game had never utilised the appeal of the Games Consoles produced since then. Millions of light years of space to go and play in! ...What could be better? Answer? ...An on-line version with millions of light years to go and play in! From those original wire-frameI played the original Elite on a borrowed school's BBC model B back in the 1980's, and wondered, ever since, why this type of game had never utilised the appeal of the Games Consoles produced since then. Millions of light years of space to go and play in! ...What could be better? Answer? ...An on-line version with millions of light years to go and play in! From those original wire-frame ships to today's fully detailed and almost cine-graphic detailing, to the 4 BILLION solar systems to explore, in one galaxy, this game has adventures just hard-wired into it. Subsequent expansions and patches are a feature of the experience, as new, real-world astro-physics and astrological data is added to the software, to make your journey through the cosmos as real and visceral an experience as possible.
    The developers, Frontier Developments, are a relatively small operation, run by genuine enthusiasts, and due to their location, in Cambridge, UK, have access to research from the world class scientists and facilities, close at hand. They have built a MONSTER of an experience, partly due to crowd funding, and with what they have to work with, have produced a phenomenal body of work. This 'game', and I'm not sure that is the best pigeon-hole to put Elite Dangerous into, is so imersive and will appeal to the blood-thirsty space pirate, the lowly trader, the explorer, and now, with the latest expansions, the Space Cruiser/sight-seeing adventurers in us all. This is probably the ultimate survival/adventure experience (again, not happy calling this 'thing' a Game!) available, with stunning graphics and an amazing online community with whom to draw support, advice, and wing-men from. Whether you are PC or Console, this is a MUST HAVE part of your game collection! I must now get back to my ship, as those jobs all have deadlines and mine are fast approaching! See you on the dark side!    … Expand
  14. SaviorGaming
    Dec 24, 2017
    9
    Elite Dangerous is best described as a space simulator. In a galaxy of billions of planets you are one person and the galaxy treats you as such. There are many people that will hate this and others that will love it. Some will see this as a boring long drawn out issue, others will see this as a beautiful galaxy to be explored. The game isn't for everyone tho and it will take hundreds ofElite Dangerous is best described as a space simulator. In a galaxy of billions of planets you are one person and the galaxy treats you as such. There are many people that will hate this and others that will love it. Some will see this as a boring long drawn out issue, others will see this as a beautiful galaxy to be explored. The game isn't for everyone tho and it will take hundreds of hours to get the best ships in the game,… Expand
  15. SteinZero
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    Game excelente, só os graficos que é meio feinho kkkkkk, curto o mapa apesar de que queria que fosse maior, ter a galaxia andromenda , o modo em primeira pessoa foi uma excelente adição e esta no game pass o game :)

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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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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