Elite: Dangerous

1. Ikenda

   Jun 29, 2017

   10

   The best, most realistic space simulation i have ever played. Absolute freedom, huge galaxy, big variety of missions, realistic challenge andThe best, most realistic space simulation i have ever played. Absolute freedom, huge galaxy, big variety of missions, realistic challenge and not just a pewpew space shooter, pvp and pve multiplayer. This game has it all. So far i haven't encounter any bugs (the game is already out on pc and xbox a long time now so it would be weird if it had bugs) and it runs smoothly on ps4 and ps4 pro alike. Only negative thing is the online only solo game cause i would like to be able to play solo at least offline. This is the space game I've been waiting for all my life. No Man's Sky was great but it was a survival game is space not a simulation. I'll be playing this for years to come. Hopefully they won't ever put down the servers or at least make the solo offline sometime in the future. Space sim lovers have to play this and everybody else who don't afraid of a challenge you should try it. Top notch!… Expand

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2. Errol1967

   Feb 12, 2019

   10

   This game is an absolute must for players who love exploring the universe. Game looks verry realistic, with loads of stuff to do. Combat,This game is an absolute must for players who love exploring the universe. Game looks verry realistic, with loads of stuff to do. Combat, mining, trading, exploring etc.… Expand

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4. TheGeeeek

   Jul 3, 2017

   9

   An awesome space sim with an unbelievable amount of player freedom. Keep in mind however to spend numerous hours to master the steep learningAn awesome space sim with an unbelievable amount of player freedom. Keep in mind however to spend numerous hours to master the steep learning curve - even with a big number of tutorials included.
   There really are many aspects of the game without any explanation given that simply have to be tackled. But after that you can experience such a huge and wonderful game without any borders players get put in, without any story borders or restriction on how and where to be played. You simply start on place X with your little Sidewinder and get to experience the universe, as bounty hunter, miner, trader, pirate...... it's simply up to you.… Expand

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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 sayElite: 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

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6. wiiuser

   Apr 8, 2021

   5

   An addictive game that I have played for 9 months but be warned, it is a notoriously bland grind with some bad bugs and broken game mechanics.An addictive game that I have played for 9 months but be warned, it is a notoriously bland grind with some bad bugs and broken game mechanics. Most of the game is not cross-platform and 80% of the players are on PC.
   
   The combat is especially bland, I thought I was doing something wrong but now I have the most popular ship, maxed out, and combat is still the most underwhelming implementation of combat of any mmo I have played. I literally don’t know how you can take such cool space ships and make such a mediocre combat system. Fortunately hitting top rank for combat does lock unlock content or a psn trophy and players can stop at the third to last rank and enjoy some of the functional game mechanics.
   
   They have just released a preview of the latest expansion and it just a bland FPS mission grind, 4 years in the making. Player owned bases - nope. Walking around ships - nope. It’s basically a stand alone game no doubt with an item mall cash grab on top.
   
   Faction warfare aka "background simulation" could have been amazing but is underbaked and completely unusable. Fleet carriers / capital ships are also useless - you can use them as a personal repair station but beyond that they are only for the most patient. I took mine to the ends of the galaxy and back twice and the mechanics for long distance travel are tear jerkingly frustrating.
   
   Most other things are functional but wrapped around a severe mission or gathering grind and when I say severe I mean I have been playing HEAVILY for 9 months and I am only mid-game for combat with enough cash to buy 1 or 2 ships.
   
   In terms of bugs ... well I just lost a quest that took me 12 hours to complete and capital ships routinely dump players in the middle of nowhere mid-flight and have to double back for them.… Expand

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7. Marker89

   Dec 16, 2020

   2

   The game is super slow on playstation 4 slim. No VR support. Pc version is awesome.

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8. Mnobody

   May 16, 2021

   0

   I dont understand the positive reviews on this game or what kind of people pick this up and decide to throw away hours learning basic controlsI dont understand the positive reviews on this game or what kind of people pick this up and decide to throw away hours learning basic controls - not playing a game or having any fun - on an offchance they may like this. It's easier to get into an IVY league school than learn to play this overly complicated POS. The brief experience I had: UI is a nightmare and pukeworthy, travel is tedium, basic controls arent explained and/or are counterintuitive as fk. Its open world, great, but after getting through the overly brief and not-so-helpful tutorial, 20 minutes into a mission with no clue how to do anything, the only "fun" is just writing this review.
   
   Proponents of this game will talk about an online flight manual or similar bs. However, I bought a game to play rather than sign up for a weekend reading project. Is it reasonable to ask a new player to invest hours learning controls and how to navigate the retarded navigation and cockpit mechanics before they know if they even want to play this flaming turd of a game? If a game needs a manual to get through a BEGINNER MISSION, there is an obvious design flaw imo. I'd rather watch bread mold in real-time than spend another minute on this POS.… Expand

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