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The developers are always updating this game so this effort shows how much they respect their community, I love their vision and how they wanted to build something to live forever. You should play this game with friends, solo playstyle gets boring so fast especially for new players. I also love how players can interact and trade in stations. They’re always updating the game with more content with new mechanics and I’m really excited to know what they have in store for us next!
It’s a space exploration game where you can literally visit infinite planets with unique fauna, flora, and landscapes.
You can build bases, upgrade your ship, and discover secrets throughout the universe. It may seem slow at first, but updates have made the experience much richer and more entertaining. It’s ideal if you like to lose yourself in huge worlds and experience unlimited adventures, either alone or with others.
I was an early adopter of NMS, having played it the day that it came out, and as I’m sure is no news to anyone reading this, it was absolutely awful. I ended up dropping it for other games for several years, and came back after they were well into their redemption arc, and was pretty flabbergasted with how much the game had improved. I still jump in from time to time to see how things are evolving, and did a few of the expeditions last year and truly enjoyed it in a way I thought I never could. The scale and grandiosity of the game is really unlike anything else I’ve ever played, which has its pros, but can make it feel really lonely at times too. I could never convince any of my friends to pick it up, so I’ve been soloing all these years. In those years I’ve had a lot of great adventures, including some with some random folks that I knew for a night and never encountered again. That type of ephemeral experience is something I really like in DayZ, so it doesn’t bug me at all. There’s so much to do in NMS that if you’re looking for an open-ended space adventure, I think you’ll get a lot out of it. The way the game is now makes me excited for Light No Fire, because I think Hello Games really has a handle on building a procedurally generated adventure now.
No Man’s Sky is a game that is hard to explain with words, because it is huge, in the idea and the implementation. You really have a vast universe with a gazillion planets to discover, that you will never do all of them, and those planets are all in a server so you can visit other players’ planets and bases, if you have the ‘stargate’ address and a gate.
So let’s explain better, you start at a random planet, I think the game makes sure it is an undiscovered one, or creates it for you, and follow the tutorial explaining the basics of terraforming, base building, survival and crafting the needed tools to leave the planet and start exploring other planets and get the needed resources to travel other galaxies. Later you can improve the space ship or even buy new ones
What I like the most is landing for the first time and discovering the colors, vegetation and wild life of the new planet you found out. It is a true sense of discovery like no other game can give, no checking google for tips, every planet is yours to discover, as you can name and discover every unique animal and plant on it, and that gives you money. You can settle on any planet or more than one.
And then there are stations that allow you to trade and give you missions, all are the same and you can teleport there after first manual landing.
What is also awesome on this game is the free updates, there have been lots, and for sure there will be more, free updates that other companies had made them paid DLCs, and those updates always add new features like pets or underwear traversal for example or new missions
And all this you can play with friends or solo/offline, if you want all the galaxy for yourself. Traveling to other players is quite easy, assuming you have the fuel to get there or using a star gate.
It is a game that everybody should have to try, because it is a big achievement in gaming development
As everyone knows, No Man’s Sky is a modern cautionary tale about pre-release game development. What not everyone knows, but people are slowly beginning to learn, is that it’s also an example of ongoing game development. Like many, I bought NMS at launch, and was underwhelmed by it. I wasn’t outraged, as so many were, but it seemed like a great example of over-promising and under-delivering. I played enough to get bored with the mechanics, marveled a bit at the color and scope of the worlds while being frustrated with the mechanics, and blundered around without a very well-defined tutorial path. Then I went on to other things instead.
Four years later, all of the good things about NMS have been retained and improved, all of the bad things have been resolved, and features I never even hoped for have been added. The dev team has been responsive, engaged and imaginative. It would have been understandable for Hello Games to fold up, after an Icarus story so painfully acted out, but instead they doubled down on their commitments and have turned No Man’s Sky into a genuinely wonderful gaming experience.
I honestly cannot say enough positive things about it. It is a shining example of how game development can work when driven by a team that wants to do the absolute best they can for their audience, delivering content-filled updates regularly without asking a penny more than the original cost of the game. I have looked for ways to give them more of my money, and have settled for evangelizing about it to all of my friends. Especially now – if you have free time, get NMS.
I’ve been playing No Man’s Sky since Day 1, and man, what a ride it’s been. When it first came out, it was… let’s just say, pretty empty. Cool idea, massive universe, but not much to actually do. Still, something about running away from weird looking creatures and flying from planet to planet kept me around.
Fast forward a few years, and it’s honestly a whole different game now. Hello Games didn’t give up on it—they just kept pushing out update after update, all free (Please take some of our money). Base building, proper multiplayer (yay), story missions, space combat, alien delicacy cooking, even rideable alien pets—it’s wild how much they’ve added. The Expeditions especially are a blast. They give you a focused goal with fun twists and rewards, and it makes coming back feel fresh every time. Hello Normandy ^_^
What I love most is that No Man’s Sky just lets you chill. Some days I’m mining on a toxic planet, other days I’m just customizing my freighter or building some over-the-top base on a lava world.
And yeah, I finally made it to the center of the universe. It’s a weird moment—kinda simple—but it hit me. This whole time, the game wasn’t about the end. It was the journey, the exploring, the surprises. From a shaky start to one of my favorite games to relax with, No Man’s Sky really pulled it off.
If you haven’t played it in a while, it’s 100% worth another look.
I’m the kind of player who loves exploration, especially in open-world space games, and No Man’s Sky is like a dream come true. The exploration is what makes it so special. You hop from one planet to another, and each feels like its own little universe. Some planets are bursting with strange plants and creatures that look straight out of a wild sci-fi flick. Others are just rocks and dust, but they’ve got this weird charm that pulls you in. The thrill of landing somewhere new, not knowing if it’s a lush jungle or a toxic wasteland, keeps you glued to the game. With billions of planets out there, you’re never going to see them all, which is what makes it feel so endless and exciting.
The starships are a huge part of the fun too. They come in all kinds of styles, from sleek fighters built for quick battles to big haulers made for carrying loads of stuff. Some look old and beat-up, like they’ve been through too many space fights, while others are shiny and new. Finding a ship that feels right is always a blast, whether you’re fixing up a wreck you find on a random planet or saving up to buy one at a space station. You can tweak them with new gear or paint them however you want, which makes them feel like they’re truly yours.
The game keeps growing with free updates. Hello Games is always adding new stuff, like better base-building tools, crazier creatures, or even fresh storylines. It’s amazing how a game this old still feels so alive. Every few months, there’s something new to dive into. No Man’s Sky isn’t perfect, but it’s a massive universe that keeps getting bigger, and I’m always excited to see what’s next.
If you are into exploration and adventure then No Man’s Sky is a perfect game for you as it does a great job of making you feel like a proper space explorer. The huge universe with never-ending planets to discover, each with their own unique landscapes, creatures and resources, is something No Man’s Sky does like no other game.
Whether you’re flying through space, building a base or just taking in the view, there’s always something new to see. The visuals are stunning, and the soundtrack adds to this perfect setting of wonder and discovery.
One of the best things about this game is the freedom it gives you. No matter if you are into exploring, base building, fighting spaceships full of different enemies or you just want to chill and enjoy the view, you can find it all here.
The constant updates over the years have added a ton of new features like multiplayer, better missions, different planet and planetary life, expeditions and deeper survival mechanics making the game feel more alive and rewarding.
And the latest update which added the option to transfer your save file from a different platform is just icing on the cake. While I always like to be objective and mention the positive and the negative aspects of every game, this time I won’t say much about the negatives. I think the No Man’s Sky teams deserve every praising they get, making this game even better with constant updates for nine years now.
That being said, the game can feel a bit overwhelming at times, with countless planets, mechanics and different materials and quests. But this is easily manageable. Overall, No Man’s Sky is a great game for players who love open-ended exploration and the feeling of discovery. It’s come a long way since launch and with so many updates improving the experience it’s definitely worth checking out if you haven’t already. I mean, just take a look at the recent reviews!
I absolutely love Fantasy/Space themes in a game! The world and graphics are beautiful, if at times a bit overwhelming on the eyes. I’ve played for 19 hours and I haven’t really got to any planets that are as outstanding as they look in the store page’s screenshots though. Some planets have beautiful lakes and charming colour schemes that look unlike anything we see on Earth, but so far the story is only taking me to quite barren planets consisting of brown dirt/sand and rocks with very limited flora and fauna. I haven’t seen any water yet and only 1 planet with a decent amount of foliage/forest and a cool purple colour. The UI is a bit convoluted and while some things are explained okay and they guide you at times, I had to google quite often, such as how to find out where to buy more inventory space. I wish the shops were labelled with a nice overhead sign so you don’t get confused running around, wondering if you went there already or if you could even see it. The collection/discovery aspect is very fun and it’s exciting to discover a planet with new things, but I wish they looked a bit more colourful! I find it hard to put the story on pause and visit random planets as the story gives access to vital features or equipment and travelling takes a bit of time (half afk while you wait). I think the game could do with some more guidance, less cryptic dialogue and a less straining UI! I couldn’t even really tell you what is going on in the story right now, you just jump to planets to find a destination for something to contact someone with, they say something very cryptic and then rinse and repeat… There are a lot of items in this game, making storage confusing and crafting doesn’t give enough information on them and what they’re used in. When I think of Sandbox/Exploration games I love a more relaxing experience (and it is as so far there are very few hostile enemies) but I think the UI needs a bit less useless information and more helpful ones put in.
I remember when No Man’s Sky first came out in 2016. There was so much hype around it, and then a lot of disappointment. But wow, how things have changed! Fast forward to 2024, and it feels like a completely different game.
No Man’s Sky now is what we all hoped it would be back then, and maybe even more. The game has received numerous updates over the years, each one adding more depth, more features, and more reasons to dive back into this vast universe.
The first thing that hits you is the sheer scale of the game. You can spend hours just flying around in your spaceship, hopping from one star system to another, each one with its own unique planets and ecosystems. It’s truly mind-boggling how much there is to explore. And the graphics? They’ve come a long way. The planets look stunning, with diverse landscapes and vibrant colors that make every new discovery exciting.
Gameplay-wise, there’s something for everyone. If you love exploration, you can just wander through the galaxy, cataloging new species and mining resources. If you’re into building, the base-building mechanic is robust and lets you create everything from simple outposts to sprawling colonies. And for those who enjoy a bit of combat, there’s space battles and planetary skirmishes to keep you on your toes.
One of my favorite things to do is just chill and take in the scenery. There’s something incredibly relaxing about landing on a new planet, setting up a little base, and watching the alien sun set over the horizon. The soundtrack, with its ambient music, complements this perfectly and makes for a zen-like experience.
The multiplayer aspect has also been vastly improved. You can team up with friends and explore together, or just encounter random players as you travel through space. It adds a nice social element to the game that was missing at launch.
Of course, it’s not perfect. There are still occasional bugs and performance issues, especially on older hardware. And sometimes, the procedural generation can lead to some pretty weird and repetitive planet designs. But honestly, these are minor gripes in the grand scheme of things.
In short, No Man’s Sky in 2024 is a game that feels like it has finally realized its potential. If you were disappointed back in 2016, I highly recommend giving it another shot. You might just find yourself getting lost in the stars all over again.
I tried this within the first month of launch, and was so confused, so befuddled by the game, I never managed to get off that first planet, and gave up after four hours of dying, getting lost, and being utterly frustrated and confused. Recently, hubby convinced me the game has changed enough that I should give it another go. So I did, and I have to say, I was not disappointed. The game is so different from what it was that it’s nearly unrecognizable. I not only got off that first planet, but I was able to find and explore several others, learn how to set the flight controls so I could actually fly… and even fight off pirates to get some reputation with local alien factions. This is a game I will be exploring more of, and perhaps devoting some time (as a streamer) to doing a “full” playthrough …. I say “full” .. because this game is SO MASSIVE – I’m not sure it’s even possible to actually see everything in the game!!
The game is pretty nice and great. It had a pretty rough start but now the developers have done a really great job and the game looks nice and runs pretty okay too. They have added a good number of things for the game now. There are kinda like community events or missions that you can do with other players. I have played the game with some breaks like 60+ hours, right now alone. The ambient and game sounds are really amazing especially on the underwater world that I also visited where you can dive underwater or drive with the submarine and explore and you could hear how the water does sounds. You also could fly with the submarine if you come to the surface too fast. There are outposts and other buildings where there are terminals where you could read different story’s if you like to know more of the story. I have readed them. Sometimes even your choices could matter, if you do the correct or wrong choices. You can get ranks of the species like Korvax and Geks and more. My own rank with Korvax is 5/9 right now. You can also lose the standing or rank of the species if you do something wrong.
You are in the game free to explore unlimited worlds and do kinda whatever you want. There are colonys too you could take care but it isn’t easy. I would recommend the game, it’s a good game.
I really like this game. I’ve been playing it for years on and off, returning after every major update to see the new things. No man’s Sky might be a fantastic game now, but you gotta always remember how it all begun. When the game first came out, you could feel deeply that it was completely missing.
The game has improved so much from when it released that it is easily one of my favorite space exploration games. One of the greatest redemption stories in its genre. It’s almost like they used the money they earned from sales to actually improve the game.
I love the idea of having this huge sandbox shared experience, where coincidentally anybody can stumble upon little bases I scattered, mines, traps etc. I also love flying around the stars in my ship, discovering, finding weird animals, plants, new worlds…
The feeling of adventure and the thrill of finding some new world makes me have so much enjoy. If you like exploring and just taking your time doing things, this game is a must, and I highly recommend it. I’m looking forward to their new games.
I must confess, I, Phoenixo, am a fan of space simulation and generally games set in space. So, it was with great pleasure that I discovered No Man’s Sky, which I kindly won in a contest hosted by GOG (a big thanks to them for granting my wish).
Before delving into the vast cosmos of No Man’s Sky, it’s crucial to note that this game represents the resilience and commitment of its development team, Hello Games. Its initial release in 2016 was far from perfect, disappointing players with unfulfilled promises and underutilized potential (there’s actually a documentary on jeuxvideo.com’s YouTube channel that delves into this, if you’re fluent in Molière’s language). However, instead of giving up, Hello Games embarked on an extraordinary transformation over the years. Through constant updates and expansions, the game evolved from a rocky start to an exceptional experience. Join me as we explore the captivating universe of No Man’s Sky! Pew pew pew (uh, I sometimes get a bit carried away when writing my reviews).
As for the gameplay, it offers a unique experience of discovery and exploration. Each player starts on a procedurally generated planet, with the ability to take off and explore an infinite galaxy. The most impressive aspect is the diversity of planets, ranging from lush worlds to barren deserts, each with its distinct fauna, flora, and weather conditions. The procedural generation mechanic ensures endless variety. The core of the gameplay lies in resource gathering, essential for survival and upgrading the spacecraft and equipment. Trading, building, and interacting with alien factions also contribute to the vast array of activities. A significant addition is multiplayer, allowing players to venture together into this boundless universe. The gameplay continually evolves through updates, introducing new quests, mechanics, and features that keep the community active and engaged.
The game’s graphics are a true work of art. Each planet is a living canvas, with breathtaking landscapes and captivating visual details. The diversity of environments, creatures, and architectural elements is impressive, boasting a visual aesthetic that marvels with every exploration. And let’s not forget the GIANT creatures, a feast for the eyes (reminds me a bit of those in Star Wars). Visual effects, especially during space travel and interstellar encounters, enhance the sense of vastness and infinity in the game’s universe.
Concerning sound design, No Man’s Sky offers an enchanting soundtrack that beautifully accompanies space exploration. Calm and atmospheric melodies harmonize with the visual experience, creating an immersive ambiance.
There’s still a lot to say about the game, but it might spoil a bit (languages, civilizations, those familiar with the game might know). Nevertheless, No Man’s Sky serves as an example, as despite its disastrous launch, the developers’ perseverance over time has given us a game that is now a well-established marvel.
This is a great relaxing game, but do not come here looking for excitement. This is a game about just being, building, and some exploration. The Universe is vast but it is all the same. Ship combat is simple, ground combat is the same. There is so much to do that you never really have to go to more than a few star systems. Build a main base, get a city going, buy a Frigate, make that main base, automate mining resources. Relax and enjoy the ride. It’s something to play while falling asleep, since you can’t really die unless you try.
Buy if you want something that lets you build, buy/sell stuff fly is space, do a little fighting only if you want to, and just Relax.
About the pros.
There really is a good story inside the game. It doesn’t give away much as you go. That makes the game very engaging. There is combat. There is interaction with other species. Again, very engaging. You can even explore worlds to your heart’s content, ignoring the story for a while or entirely. That can be very appealing depending on your game play style.
But, there is a cost.
The neutrals.
Everything is basically a re-colored version of something else. The planets are essentially the same. The environment is simply a different color. The variation is in whether there is water or volcanics, etc.
There is a good market mechanic, but it is not explained. You have to figure out on your own what works and doesn’t as far as buying and selling. And you have to figure out on your own the upgrades for gear and systems. Now, that’s not unusual… but this takes it to a different level by including buyers and sellers who do not speak your language. So, there are no hints as to how it all works.
About the cons.
Even beyond the market mechanics…NOTHING, or at least very little, is explained. The game is very much about information gathering and learning and remembering things. But, nothing tells you this. Most games would include hints as to how it all works. Not this game.
This game takes grinding out tasks to a whole new level. The game is also about gathering. Over…and over…and over…and over… You go somewhere to find out you need to make something, to be sent to a similar location somewhere else, to find out you need to build something, to be sent. It is repetitive with very little to break it up.
This is a VERY, VERY long game to play. Everything occurs in real time. If the game indicates travel time is 30 minutes, it actually takes 30 minutes to fly/walk to a location.
So, if that is the kind of game you enjoy, go for it. I will say I do enjoy it. As I said, it is engaging. BUT. I will likely not finish this game because it is just so tedious, repetitive, and slow.
I have to say, I don’t understand what people see in this game. No Man’s Sky invites you on an epic quest throughout the universe, but there is nothing there except unending and uninteresting planets that can best be described as goopey dirt balls in space. Nothing happens on these planets except randomly placed landmarks. There’s nothing cool going on, just blandness as far as the eye can see. The systems with which you interact with the world are equally as drab. Just clicking on stuff to collect resources is no fun, and the “combat” doesn’t make up for it either. I really didn’t like No Man’s Sky and I can’t recommend it to anyone.
At first, when I bought this game, the game was so bad till it crashed every time regardless that I have the best graphic card and PC to run it. After some comments and reviews on Steam, the developers took the initiative to boost the overall game and revamped it, which is even better than before. So playing this game now is worth a lot more than before.
I really had very high expectations upon “No Man’s Sky” as it promised so many things but, upon the original game as it when it was launched, it literally missed out on most of what the developers had stated. It was a big blow and delusion as the game felt uncomplete on a lot of aspects, as well as being upon a first sensation, a “soulless” gaming experience. It was not so bad upon playability but, really the flaws inside this game were too many so I uninstalled the game which I thought was just wasting space on my HD, and that was likely going to be the end of my experience with “No Man’s Sky”.
After some time, I got told by a friend about how the game had improved a lot and actually, instead of being abandoned as a project, it was actually trying to maintain what it promised initially, and doing it with constant important updates, the game had completely changed from its first version.
I was not sure if to really give a second chance to a game, I hardly do that especially when my first experience felt so bad but, paying heed to what my friend stated, I decided to give “No Man’s Sky” a second opportunity.
Even if I had strong doubts upon it, I was greatly surprised by the improvements and big leap forward the developers finally had made upon this game. Really a lot more features, improved graphics and lighting effects, creatures which can become pets, more options and improved base building, interior bases more defined, etc. Seemed like a total overhaul of the first game I played, and I still have to try it out, as on 25th May has come out the “Leviathan Expedition” expansion which seems very promising.
Overall: I have mixed feelings on this as for the first game I played I would have given it a 3 or 4 rating out of 10 but, the currently updated “No Man’s Sky” deserves like an 8 (and maybe if the new expansion is good, even a 9). Hello Games have definitely made a big effort to improve things so I give them an overall 7 of encouragement, as at least some big efforts have been made to save a promising project which just simply had a bad start.