I honestly don't have time to read the 130 pages here. Can someone please summarize GAF impressions? From the stuff I've read, it boils down to
--Game is relatively disappointing.
--Repetiive
--Combat Sucks
--Exploration is fun at first but grows tiresome
--Inventory system frustrations
The vibe I'm getting is about a 6.5/10. If I'm wrong, please let me know, but nothing about the impressions so far has made me think "I need to get this game, today".
I think you're cherry picking comments there. For every comment I've read about the game being boring, I've read another comment about how amazed someone is.
The game will be divisive, do you like exploring? Finding new plants and animals? Farming for minerals and upgrading stuff? You'll probably love the game.
Are you looking for dogfights on the level of Elite? Do you need direction in your games? Do you hate crafting and wandering? This game probably isnt for you.
Personally, I think the game is fantastic. It really simplified fly around. After play Elite for so long it was kind of nice to just hit square and have the ship park it's own damn self. I love crafting and wandering around. I'd give it a thumbs up, or a 4/5 or whatever scale you want to use, but it's not for everyone.