No Man's Sky has an average rating of 73% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (7.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on August 9, 2016 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Metacritic score is 61, players on RAWG rate the game 73%.
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What critics praise
„Hello Games has built an incredible universe to explore, but this science fiction opus falls short on story and gameplay.“
No Man's Sky has an average rating of 73% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (7.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5).
When was No Man's Sky released?
No Man's Sky was released on August 9, 2016.
What platforms is No Man's Sky available on?
No Man's Sky is available for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
How long does it take to beat No Man's Sky?
Players on RAWG spend on average 13 hours playing No Man's Sky.
Is No Man's Sky worth playing?
Mostly yes. No Man's Sky has an average rating of 73% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.
What games are similar to No Man's Sky?
Games similar to No Man's Sky are for example Warframe, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, Saints Row, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
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Best rating
7,5/10
Game Informer
Worst rating
3,5/5
HardcoreGamer
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Ranking
#363
of 709 games released in 2016
better than 49 % of games
#4
of 5 games released in 2016 on PS5
better than 25 % of games
#3
of 4 games released in 2016 on Xbox Series X|S
better than 33 % of games
#45
of 58 games released in 2016 on Xbox One
better than 23 % of games
Despite the sheer amount of complaints that you can throw at No Man’s Sky, it’s still a breathtaking experience that teases the possibilities of the medium’s future. Yes, there are parts of it that feel like an Early Access survival game, from its clunky inventory system to its lack of a true manual save system, but Hello Games deserves praise for creating a game this massive. A great deal of this...
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No Man's Sky has only been beaten 5 times and is better than most games compared. Our recommendation - the game is worth playing.
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