When I talk about No Mans Sky, either on the site or with friends, I typically get one of two reactions. Its either, That sounds cool, or That sounds cool, but whats the point? I get it; a lot of people like to play games with a greater purpose in mind. They want to rescue a princess or kill the bad guy or save the universe possibly even all three at once. Hello Games spacefaring adventure isnt easily explained, and the fact that the studio doesnt want to reveal all of its secrets doesnt make it any easier. That doesnt mean that there isnt a goal in the game, for people who want more than simply idling through space, scanning planets, and gathering minerals. Theres a central mystery at the center of the games galaxy, and were sharing all we currently know about it.
Hello Games co-founder Sean Murray doesnt enjoy talking about things like goals and objectives when it comes to No Mans Sky, but he gets it. People have been trained to play games with certain expectations. As he points out, however, you dont often hear people talking about beating Minecraft when theyre discussing the game. Sure, you can acquire the materials required to go to that games ending area, The End, and slay the Ender Dragon, but thats not why most people are addicted to the game. Similarly, Murray loves the idea of exploring space, dogfighting enemy ships, and discovering things that nobody has seen and may never see again. And you can do that indefinitely in No Mans Sky. If you absolutely need closure, though, its in the game. Heres a broad look at the basic loop of No Mans Sky, for people who are determined to see the end credits. In other words, heres The Point of the game, for those of you who need it.
