No Man's Sky

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No Man's Sky is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Hello Games and was released on July 24, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"No Man's Sky" is a single-player and multiplayer role-playing game, with co-op capability for 2 players. The game offers a procedurally generated universe with 29 updates, including Worlds Part I, where players can explore unique planets, encounter various lifeforms, and face dangerous pirates. The ultimate goal is to reach the center of the galaxy, encountering various challenges along way, in order to uncover the true nature of the cosmos.

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Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a vast and beautiful universe to explore, providing hours of engaging gameplay.
The developers have consistently released updates that enhance the game and add new content, improving the overall experience.
The community around the game is strong and supportive, making it enjoyable to play with friends.

Many players have experienced issues with the disc region compatibility, particularly for PS5 upgrades, leading to frustration.
The game can feel repetitive and lacks a strong narrative or campaign, which may lead to boredom over time.
Some players have reported technical issues, such as crashes and bugs, particularly on older consoles like the PS4.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the pretty visuals and find them suitable for the exploration gameplay, others criticize them as simplistic or reminiscent of 80s graphics, suggesting that more realism would enhance the experience. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is noted, but opinions on their quality vary significantly.
- “Loved the graphics and after learning the controls, I began exploring.”
- “This is a great game with pretty visuals; I recommend it.”
- “Graphics are very pretty.”
- “Star flight from the 80s with graphics.”
- “If the graphics were realistic, then maybe I would make an exception, but this game is just an exploring game with baby graphics... sucks.”
- “If the graphics were realistic, then maybe I would make an exception, but this game is just an exploring game with baby graphics... sucks.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users reported frequent freezes before the updates were released, indicating stability issues prior to the improvements.
- “There were a lot of freezes prior to uploading the updates.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and disconnections during gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a plot, storyline, or any campaign elements, leaving players without a narrative experience.
- “This game has no plot, no storyline, or campaigns.”
- “The narrative is completely lacking and fails to engage the player.”
- “There is no character development or meaningful dialogue throughout the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the option to start in freeplay mode to avoid the grind associated with acquiring ships and upgrades, indicating that grinding can be a concern for those who prefer a more relaxed gameplay experience.
- “I started in freeplay mode so I wouldn't have to worry about grinding to get my ship or upgrades.”