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Model:
NO MAN'S SKY
SKU:
5069500
Your price for this item is $19.99

Customer reviews

Rating 3.4 out of 5 stars with 1724 reviews

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Customers have good things to say about the exploration, planets, open world, and universe size in No Man’s Sky, frequently citing the vastness and enjoyment of exploring the game's many planets and universe. However, many find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in content, with some also criticizing the game's story and value for the price. The sheer scale of the game's universe is a major draw for many players, but this is often offset by concerns about repetitive gameplay mechanics.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    This game is not we were promised

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game may not be the game that we were promised but it still is fun. this game has moments where it is nice to look at but it feels empty. In my time playing it felt lonely and the "online mode" doesn't feel like online just an easy way to make in game money. There is no way to really see what the other players have discovered. Not to mention the ships don't feel different. The only real differences is how they look and some of them had aim assist in space combat. So in the end if you are looking for a calm game with neat visuals this is the game for you but if you are looking for a fun space simulator I recommend elite dangerous.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game is so vast that it can seem pretty donting but once you get the flow of the game it becomes a little addictive. One of those games you might not like the first time you play it but if you give it a little time it will grow on you. It is a sandbox game with almost limitless destinations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Content

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Minecraft: space edition

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game is okay and for $30 or less its worth it. Really just zooming around, creating daily goals for yourself and naming systems ridiculous names! Just wait for the price to drop. Definitely missing a lot of promised content too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Exploration

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Adult Minecraft

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wasted a lot of hours just mindlessly mining and exploring, during which a lot of people were upset. I enjoyed the game, but I think I went into it with much lower expectations. The new patch allows for a lot more functionality, so buy this on sale and you'll get hours of entertainment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Too time consuming

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've played the game for about 20 hours already and have little to show besides a functioning warp drive and a limited alien vocabulary. This game is too massive and gives little to no direction. It seems like Minecraft in space to me. So if you are into endless mining and near constant upgrades with little advancement, then this game is for you. Too much of a time slog for me. I gave it 3 stars for the concept and philosophy, but this game could literally take a year for someone with a job to get anywhere close to a conclusion. The game is very lonely which I think is the point, but it doesn't make it very enjoyable to play.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Exploration
    Cons mentioned:
    Repetitive

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    A vast empty shell

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While the exploration and sense of wonder are amazing at first, once the veneer falls away the player is left in a vast but shallow universe where repetition becomes the mainstay.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Story

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Love the game but...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the game but most of my time is figuring out what I am doing. For the price of these games the should go back to giving the full product you purchase "a book". The story, mission and tasks are not as fun - more frustrating.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Exploration

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good base for what could be a benchmark game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the base of this game, from exploration to mining resources to create upgrades. With the potential to add more features and a more robust gameplay experience (PC mods included), this could shape up to be an amazing gaming experience that tops what Minecraft has built itself to become

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's ok

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game was hyped a lot and while it didn't live up to some of the outrageous expectations, it's still a decent game. A bit repetitive but the graphics are stunning. Still, lots of potential for improvement with some updates

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not worth $60

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had fun for a few hours until I realized that the game wasn't going to change for the next 20-30 hours. Traded in after a week but will pick it back up once it drops in price. The game plays best when I need to relax my mind.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Exploration

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not for everyone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a game that had a lot of promises made by the developer but please look up trailers to see what it is really about, there is no multiplayer and it is a game of exploration, gathering resources, survival, and travel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Exploration

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Too Little, Too Late

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really wanted to like the game, I really did. The first 5 hours were some really exciting times. The exploration was fun and the size of the first planet I was dropped on was huge. After that though when I moved on to the next planet it was very much alike...the third and fourth planet were very similar as well. It wasn't till I moved on to the 5th planet that things were differed, but at that time I was already tired of the slog-fest and I gave up. All the guarantees that they promised were kinda left our and we were simply left out with a 17 trillion hour exploration game. Some people love it, but it simply wasn't for me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Open world

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    So-So

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are needing a game to kill some time, this game is that game. There is multiple ups but also multiple downs. No loading screens, fully open world, always something different. But lack of store or purpose to do much.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Content, Repetitive

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Lacks meaningful content

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For a game that offers as much content as it purports, very little of it is meaningful or original. The game is gorgeous at first, but just blends into itself over and over again as you trudge from system to system. The repetition becomes dull and sometimes downright enraging as you farm resources and juggle severe inventory restrictions. Such high hopes for this game were quickly dashed. Would not recommend.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Wanted to love this...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    ...but I just couldn't. I spent a fair amount of time in this game (probably over 50 hours or so) and it just became way too repetitive for my liking. I loved the music and the look of the game. It's a game I've always wanted, but executed poorly. The ability to jump into a ship from the solid ground, fly up and out of the atmosphere and into space? I've always wanted to do that in a game, and it feels amazing! Once you're in space you realize there's nothing else to do however. I lost interest.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Repetitive

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Even with low expectations still disappointing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the most part this game was a victim of its own hype, which everyone is to blame here. Sony, Hello Games, the media, & of course the Fans. But I made sure to keep my expectations in check because I know the game was never going to meet that level of hype. Unfortunately, while I was patient, I ultimately found the game boring and tedious. I feel like 20 hours in I had seen everything the game had to show me. While generally it looks good the pop-up issues drove me crazy & breaks the immersion. Some of this maybe fixed with future patches, but There's too many choices out here to continue to waste my time on this one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Repetitive

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Something to pass the time

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There was so much hype and pulled an EA games. It's fun to mess around with but eventually you get bored out with repetition. It's space flight is always fun though. Worth having in your collection if it's dirt cheap

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Story

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Meh

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game is very very pretty, but definitely lacking in substance. It's nice if you need an escape for a little while but has little to no story line. It's almost hard to play for more than a couple of hours at a time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's ok I guess.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I did not get on the hype train at all before this came out, but expected a lot more from the small amount if info I heard about it. Let's just say that after 5 hours max, you have seen the whole game. Wash and repeat.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Exploration

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    After the update it's worth getting.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While I was smart in waiting to get this game. I feel I missed out on what was so bad about this game pretty patch. That being said the game is almost minecraft like in it's core design. If you like exploring and building you'll like this game since it's newly been patched.

    I would recommend this to a friend