Posted on: October 19, 2019
versluis
Games: 87 Reviews: 2
What a terrible experience
I really appreciate that the team have been sticking this one out. I love that three years after it's original (flawed) release in 2016, they're bringing out major upgrades in this game for free. They're tirelessly working on their original vision, they've been under huge scrutiny for years, and they're still in business. They haven't given up, and I give them 10 out of 10 stars for hanging in there. I feel reminded of Mass Effect Andromeda, whose team knew early on that they've built a lemon, and very quickly abandoned the project after release. Fix what you can, then cut your losses and move on. That's what most humans would do, especially if there's finance people involved. But Hello Games didn't do that. They believed in NO MAN'S SKY, and they continue to believe in it. Besides, the graphics are beautiful. Photo Mode is extremely well implemented and a lot of fun to play with. We can take beautiful shots with this game in real time. The character animations are nice, the sound design is great, and I really get a feeling of abandoned loneliness on that one planet I was able to explore. I can imagine that had I gotten into it, this could have been a great long journey and an enjoyable experience for me, and my viewers alike. Which is why is pains me to say that, without any discernible story, a terribly designed interface, and the complete non-starter experience I've made, I'm now so bored with the game that I can only abandon it and move on. Sorry team, it's not for me. How many hours do you expect me to give you? Five? Ten? Twenty? Imagine investing that much time into a game and not getting anything in return? If a game has "mixed" reviews, it means there aren't just a couple of nut jobs out there who dislike it. It means you've not got the basics right. You've been focussing on things players are likely never to experience, and you've missed out on showing players what awaits them, or how to get there. Rest in peace, NO MAN'S SKY.
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