No Man’s Sky is 1% away from a positive review score just eight years after its disastrous launch

No Man’s Sky is 1% away from a positive review score just eight years after its disastrous launch

As a long-time gamer and follower of the gaming community, I have seen my fair share of game launches that didn’t live up to the hype. No Man’s Sky was one of those games that left a sour taste in many players’ mouths at its initial release. But, the recent Worlds Part 1 update has completely transformed my perspective on this game.


Hello Games’ free update for No Man’s Sky in Part 1 of The Worlds has been a significant undertaking. It brought in Light No Fire’s technology and overhauled procedural generation from scratch. The initial version of the game is barely comparable to the current one, with new planet types, vehicles, and numerous other improvements. Consequently, the game is on the brink of achieving an overall positive review score, currently holding a 79% rating.

I came across an intriguing find on Reddit, where some users expressed their excitement about contributing to something, while others predicted that the launch of Worlds Part 2 would result in Steam receiving an unprecedented level of positive feedback, possibly even surpassing the term “overwhelmingly positive.”

In simpler terms, No Man’s Sky and its developer Hello Games have made an extraordinary comeback. The game’s launch was marred by controversy and negative feedback. But since then, the studio has worked hard to change people’s opinions. It’s unusual these days for significant game updates like Worlds Part 1 not to come with added costs. However, this update is different – it’s free!

No Man’s Sky is 1% away from a positive review score just eight years after its disastrous launch

The latest update has received nothing but glowing praise from users. One reviewer hails the developers as “one of the last unselfish ones,” while another jokingly describes EA as having nightmares about Sean Murray. The overwhelming sentiment among users is one of approval, and the reviews serve as proof.

Generally speaking, post-release modifications are what determine a game’s success or failure nowadays. This trend has persisted for some time, with digital distribution facilitating the fixing of issues in games that have already been bought. The addition of long-awaited features like multiplayer, base variations, submarines, and others have significantly improved Hello Games’ reputation among players. Initially, the game was criticized as a hoax, but it turned out that the developers had overpromised due to their inexperience.

The individual who first realized that the game was just a small step away from receiving a mostly positive review commented that they were surprised by how many people viewed their post as a kind of invitation or prompt. However, this is precisely how the No Man’s Sky fanbase interpreted it. Following the post, there have been over 500 additional positive reviews for the game, bringing it even closer to reaching its goal.

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2024-07-26 16:10