Josh Hawkins
ShacknewsNo Man's Sky Review: Have Ship, Will Travel
Published 8/19/2016
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60
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No Man's Sky
Inspired by the adventure and imagination that we love from classic science-fiction, No Man's Sky presents you with a galaxy to explore, filled with unique planets and lifeforms, and constant danger and action. In No Man's Sky, every star is the light of a distant sun, each orbited by planets filled with life, and you can go to any of them you choose. Fly smoothly from deep space to planetary surfaces, with no loading screens, and no limits. In this infinite procedurally generated universe, you'll discover places and creatures that no other players have seen before - and perhaps never will again.
- Developer
- Hello Games
- Publisher
- 505 Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Hello Games
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72
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Critic avg
72
59 scored reviews
Total coverage
59
All coverage currently scored
Score range
47–100
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Signal shape
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 72 across 59 scored reviews, with a 53-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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59 included scored reviews
90–1008 reviews · 14%
80–8913 reviews · 22%
70–7917 reviews · 29%
Below 7021 reviews · 36%
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Jay Ball
StevivorReview: No Man’s Sky
Published 8/19/2016
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Score
65
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Navarro
Giant BombNo Man's Sky Review
Published 8/19/2016
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Score
60
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatthew Buzzi
PCMagNo Man's Sky (for PC) Review & Rating
Published 8/18/2016
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalWilliam Murphy
MMORPG.comNo Man's Sky Review | For the Un-hyped, An Exploratory Experience - PC Review
Published 8/18/2016
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68
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalChristopher Livingston
PC GamerNo Man's Sky review
Published 8/18/2016
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64
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps No Man's Sky Review
Published 8/17/2016
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDNo Man's Sky (PS4) Review
Published 8/17/2016
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Score
70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Miller
Game InformerNo Man’s Sky Review – The Most Beautiful Side Mission
Published 8/17/2016
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Score
75
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Clark
Slant MagazineNo Man’s Sky | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 8/17/2016
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90
+18 vs critic avg
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