No Man's Sky - Xbox One

More simulation, if you can call this game that. I got this game for my grandson, while I have the PC version. Same game, though. I waited until there was improvement in the game before plunging into it. What I found was a very fun game that is basically a single player game but with the ability to engage with friends. What makes this game fun is the ability to do what your want, such as exploring planets, zipping off to nearby solar systems, landing on every planet, mine, dispatch local creatures, check out for loot type boxes, visit abandoned structures, check out caves for valuable elements. You can also create numerous elements, fix your ship, make fuel, plant a variety of vegetation, etc. Hello Games is always improving the game, such as the environment, variety of creatures (friendly and not so friendly), colors, improvement in game play. So, it is not stagnant. While it is not a shooter, there are times when you will fight off pirates. There is far too much going on to describe in a review, so I recommend checking out the videos on You Tube to see how to play and watch people just exploring. This is a great game for the younger set and older gamers who tire of twitch shooter games. Think as though this is Minecraft in space.

I was really looking forward to this game when it first came out on the PlayStation. It was one of the reasons that I kept my PS4 around even though I did 99% of my gaming on my Xbox. Like many others, I was disappointed in the launch version of No Man's Sky, but when I started to see that Hello Games was making updates that would culminate in the NEXT update with this release, I was excited again. It is still much the same game but it is so much more refined and now there are quests, missions, and multiplayer. I describe it to others as Minecraft crossed with Elite: Dangerous. I like it for the same reason I love both those other games, I can just go off and do what I want and can just turn my brain off. If, like me, you were disappointed in the first iteration of No Man's Sky, give this new version a try.

I bought No Man's Sky despite the negative press it received at launch. SInce launch, Hello Games has patched and added additional content. I've enjoyed my first few planets I've explored. The game relies heavily on exploration and excavation to acquire resources for crafting. I've only touched on combat which seems somewhat basic but is a nice touch to the game. It's doesn't seem super complex. Overall, my impression is that No Man's Sky is a great time killer for someone without a lot of time as you can really get to the meat and potatoes of the game without needed to complete quest X, Y, and Z. I would recommend this game if it is on sale as it's visual appeasing and a great way to killer a half an hour to an hour a day.

This thing got a bad rap when it first came out mostly due to pipe from statements made by hello games and other fans who had hyped up before the game was even released. Subsequent efforts by the development team have led to numerous expansion packs being released for free which up further added capabilities for the player as far as ground Vehicles diversifying wildlife and biomes different weapons and overall ability to interact with the universe. The game is gorgeous I can be a grind sometimes but it's for people who really want to dig into the weeds of what this type of game offers. Very atmospheric music which helps set the mood. If you're a fan of space games you definitely find something here to enjoy.

This game falls squarely into the often overlooked category of meditative gaming, you can fire it up and play for a few minutes or a few hours and you don't have to think about anything other than the game. No critical missions, no boss battles, just you and the vastness of space if that it what you want or mining for resources. Combat is not the main focus but it is there should you desire it. No Man's Sky is like a combination of games that include - minecraft, sim city, the sims with a dash of portal and it is all set in space...oh, and old school asteroids because you can legiterally just hang out in space and fire away at asteroids all day if you want to. All in all it is a nice break and is enjoyable.

I had originally purchased this on the PS4 and I know they have struggled to catch up and deliver what they originally promised in the game but I feel like they have done that and so much more. It was awesome to venture back into the world of Atlas again and I have burned more time on this lately than anything else that has come out. There is so much to do, see, discover, that its easy to get lost in the cathartic worlds that it procedurally generates for you. The developers made good on what they said and the game is awesome now with them always adding free content (Latest was submarines, underwater bases, and more diversity to the oceans) Great game!

The recent reboot of No Mans Sky is unbelievable. If you are frustrated with other survival titles on the Xbox like ARK and Conan Exiles that still have bugs, crammed servers, and seem to drop connections in the heat of battle then No Mans Sky will feel like pure bliss. This is now an entirely new and better game, with multiplayer and base building, and cargo ships, and more and more - endless adventure into worlds where you are the first player there. If you like PVP or just want to meet other players, there are easy portals you can build in your base, or stay hidden, choice is yours. Still in awe over the NEXT update, wow.

Since this game came out two years ago, it has been memed, analyzed and criticized by almost everyone. Its hard to meet someone who doesn't have an opinion on no mans sky. I, however, will keep it brief. The game has gotten a number of substantial updates in the last year that have helped fulfill the potential of its promises. The best part? They were all free. I have only spent about 20 hours in this world, but i cant put it down. If the next 50 hours are anything like this, it was well worth the money. The amount of things to explore, catalog, craft and see is truly remarkable. If you have been on the fence, its time to jump off and take the leap into no mans sky.