No Man's Sky

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  • Summary: No Man’s Sky is an exploration and survival game set in an infinite procedurally generated universe. Whether a distant mountain or a planet hanging low on the horizon, you can go forth there. You can fly seamlessly from the surface of a planet to another, and every star in the sky is a sunNo Man’s Sky is an exploration and survival game set in an infinite procedurally generated universe. Whether a distant mountain or a planet hanging low on the horizon, you can go forth there. You can fly seamlessly from the surface of a planet to another, and every star in the sky is a sun that you can visit. Where you’ll go and how fast you’ll make you way through this universe is your decision. Explore uncharted solar systems and catalog unique new forms of life. Every planet’s landscape is different from the next and populated by species never before encountered. Acquire ancient artifacts that may reveal the secrets behind the universe. Choose whether to share your discoveries with other players. You won’t see them, but they’re exploring the same universe in parallel; perhaps you’ll make your mark on their worlds as well as your own. Every solar system, planet, ocean and cave is filled with danger, and - make no mistake - you are vulnerable. Your ship and suit are fragile, and every encounter may test your skills to the limit. From dog-fighting in space to first-person combat on a planet’s surface, you will face foes ready to overwhelm you. One mistake could see you lose it all. In No Man’s Sky, every victory and every defeat is permanent. The voyage that stands before you cannot be taken lightly. You must prepare. Collect precious resources on the surfaces of planets and trade them for the ships, suits and equipment that will take you to your destiny in the stars.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 54 out of 96
  3. Negative: 1 out of 96
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Aug 12, 2016
    100
    No game, film, book or otherwise has been more effectively in capturing what the experience of exploring the universe must be. Lonely, hostile and unforgiving, Hello Game’s effort works so hard to reject the convention on how games are made that it’s easy to understand why people expecting something more traditional might come away disappointed.
  2. Areajugones
    Aug 13, 2016
    85
    No Man’s Sky is the fulfilled promise that had been made by Hello Games a year ago. We face an infinite universe and a very well-developed and deep story, even though the gameplay mechanics could have been more elaborate.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Aug 12, 2016
    80
    No Man's Sky has no real flaws (except the star maps, really a disaster), but many limitations, but often due to his youth. It seems now clear that the objective of Sean Murray is to create another phenomenon a la Minecraft. The designer has already announced the arrival of terrestrial resources, the ability to build our own bases, even larger ships. Moreover, in a similar game structure you can add anything, including new variables, new land, new formulas to make things even more varied and surprising. No Man's Sky is not only gameplay, but there is something more, and that something is hidden in each of us.
  4. Gameblog.fr
    Aug 10, 2016
    70
    No Man's Sky is an atypical game that offers an experience outside the norm. For one of the very first times (except Minecraft) we really have the feeling of macrocosmos. In this infinite universe, thousands of other players travel into cosmos like you but have no chance to meet you. The gameplay is repetitive but not uninteresting. It's a good game but we hope Hello Games will add content in the future.
  5. ZTGD
    Aug 17, 2016
    70
    Hello Games achieved what they set out to do. They have crafted a massive galaxy of planets for players to explore. That feat is nothing short of extraordinary, and I think everyone who enjoys games should experience that. Whether you come out of it with a smile or a frown, it is entirely dependent on how much you are willing to put up with to explore a nearly endless galaxy.
  6. 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.
  7. DarkStation
    Oct 31, 2016
    40
    No Man’s Sky is a missed opportunity to do something truly epic, and while the final game, when measured moment by moment, showed glimpses of something more than merely ordinary, the final result, was far less than. Promises aside, there’s just not enough to this universe to make it worth exploring.

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  1. Positive: 636 out of 1444
  2. Mixed: 218 out of 1444
  3. Negative: 590 out of 1444
  1. DevotedFire
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Exceptional Exploration Game. I just spent 4 hours walking around on the same planet. Listening to my favourite pink flood albums, whilstExceptional Exploration Game. I just spent 4 hours walking around on the same planet. Listening to my favourite pink flood albums, whilst mining, then selling resources. Outstanding.… Expand
  2. CVICTOR
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    Eu não sei pq a galera ta falando tão mal desse jogo, é um jogo INDEPENDENTE! Um jogo diferente dos demais, vale muito a pena!De fato falta umEu não sei pq a galera ta falando tão mal desse jogo, é um jogo INDEPENDENTE! Um jogo diferente dos demais, vale muito a pena!De fato falta um multiplayer, mas na minha opinião pessoal o jogo não precisa necessariamente multiplayer. Vou comprar na certa!… Expand
  4. anommona1
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    This game makes you feel so overwhelmed from the get go, but it is a good thing. I feel a rush whenever I'm cruising through space. EveryoneThis game makes you feel so overwhelmed from the get go, but it is a good thing. I feel a rush whenever I'm cruising through space. Everyone is mad because they set their hopes up too high for video games. They are also mad because they're too broke to dish out $60. Most of the people giving this game a low score are losers with no lives. I didn't write this little review for you all to find it helpful, I'm just giving you cynical nobodies a reality check.

    Time to get back on the game and have fun because I ENJOY IT!    … Expand
  5. 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 funLet 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
  6. SuperMe
    Aug 15, 2016
    4
    I've been awaiting this game with anticipation for some time I really wanted to like it but unfortunately the two words I'd use to describe itI've been awaiting this game with anticipation for some time I really wanted to like it but unfortunately the two words I'd use to describe it are boring and repetitive. The purpose of the game is to gather resources; unfortunately that's it. You start with little storage capacity which means a lot of what you gather you have to discard. You strive to accumulate enough money to buy a bigger ship so you don't have to throw as much stuff away. The game boasts are huge number of planets but the difference between them is just the colour and what's available to pick up. After a couple of days play I feel I've got all the enjoyment I can from this game.… Expand
  7. funkamonkey
    Aug 27, 2016
    2
    After paying full price for this game on release day, I had high hopes.
    I played it solidly for 4 5 days, hoping that something amazing was    After paying full price for this game on release day, I had high hopes.
    I played it solidly for 4 5 days, hoping that something amazing was around the corner. I farmed gold, platinum etc and after saving 4.5mil I bought a ship. That was where my adventure ended.

    No Man's Sky is a disgrace. It has less content than a £10 indie game and less gameplay than conkers.

    The people scoring this game higher than a 2 or 3 are just trying to justify their purchase. In fact this game is so bad, I sold my PS4. I cannot believe Sony allowed this piece of low quality shovelware to be released. It shows that owners of the PS4 are so desperate for exclusives that they will buy anything that comes out.    … Expand
  8. Rodrigosanlop
    Jul 16, 2020
    0
    Engañar a la gente con falsas promesas y características del juego solo tiene un nombre estafar.

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