Originally I wasn't sold on the game. Like some others in this thread, I wasn't sure the core gameplay mechanics would be up to snuff (combat/gathering/movement/flight). But wow, after seeing this trailer, I almost couldn't care less. Seeing those spiral structures on that one world has put this game on my radar. As long as flying feels satisfying, I'm in.
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No Man's Sky Gameplay Trailer (TGAs)
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Icyflamez96
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Yeah they've had the other trailers released in 60FPS... So they seem to be going for it, although they haven't made an official announcement.
Yup
It's from the latest Game Informer stuff we got.
No permanent death from what I understand. The penalty is you lose whatever cargo you are carrying, and have to repair your ship. Costs money and time.
The game creates worlds on the scale of two to the power of 64.
That's 18.4 quintillion planets - 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 to be precise according to NMS devs. If you visited one planet every second until the day you died, it would still take nearly 600 million years.
Admiral Woofington
Member
It's from the latest Game Informer stuff we got.
No permanent death from what I understand. The penalty is you lose whatever cargo you are carrying, and have to repair your ship. Costs money and time.
The game creates worlds on the scale of two to the power of 64.
That's 18.4 quintillion planets - 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 to be precise according to NMS devs. If you visited one planet every second until the day you died, it would still take nearly 600 million years.
I can't even math that out.
SCIENCE.
but why is it a metal gear
legacyzero
Banned
Kojima transcends space-time.
Seventy_X_Seven
Member
Imagine if you are the developer/publisher for this game and are tasked with creating a trailer. Would you choose to show the vast exploration available because that's what differentiates it and is the essence of space travel? Or would you show a guy shooting a robot with a gun because there's a ton of other games that also do that and exploring is not gameplay but shooting is?
Yeah I know I was biased on that, sorry. But I mean they did already show a bit of spacecraft combat, and they stated that ground combat exists. Probably haven't shown any yet because there is a reason this game isn't out yet. Probably too early in development for that particular feature.
Yeah I know I was biased on that, sorry. But I mean they did already show a bit of spacecraft combat, and they stated that ground combat exists. Probably haven't shown any yet because there is a reason this game isn't out yet. Probably too early in development for that particular feature.
TimeEffect
Member
I am really hoping that this game does a whole lot. Outside of the exploration and world building, I hope there is freedom to actually build great things and harvest great/complex resources to carve and make your world.
If it has that Minecraft element to it, then it could be a very mysterious, yet tangible game that could get a lot of people on board.
It just feels like this game has so many different elements, but it's difficult to buy into the scope because it just sounds way too good to be true.
It's not a knock on the game's ambition, just a skepticism/shock that something so vast, yet concrete and creative (like Minecraft) can be created in our time.
I would absolutely love for all these elements of exploration, randomness, and resource gathering to come together, but I also really hope there resource gathering isn't JUST story driven... I really hope we can collect all kinds of things to craft entirely unique worlds.
Is that possible?
It sounds insane that worlds are so completely different, and that I can truly create and build and have a world that is vastly different than someone else's.
And also, who are we even playing as!?? Are we all humans?
If it has that Minecraft element to it, then it could be a very mysterious, yet tangible game that could get a lot of people on board.
It just feels like this game has so many different elements, but it's difficult to buy into the scope because it just sounds way too good to be true.
It's not a knock on the game's ambition, just a skepticism/shock that something so vast, yet concrete and creative (like Minecraft) can be created in our time.
I would absolutely love for all these elements of exploration, randomness, and resource gathering to come together, but I also really hope there resource gathering isn't JUST story driven... I really hope we can collect all kinds of things to craft entirely unique worlds.
Is that possible?
It sounds insane that worlds are so completely different, and that I can truly create and build and have a world that is vastly different than someone else's.
And also, who are we even playing as!?? Are we all humans?
Also, to those who are complaining about the pop-in. Technically, it's not pop-in in the normal sense. Their game engine is literally using the mathematical formulas they've come up with to generate the world seed in real-time in front of you. I agree that it's a bit distracting and I hope they find a way to speed it up so you don't experience it while flying around, but it only happens when you are travelling at high speeds on your ship close to the surface of a planet.
AvoidDaNoid
Banned
Planets look cool but people are likely going to be severe disappointed. It is a small team and the hype is way overboard. Seems like it will be a game about just looking at neat things. There is a reason no gameplay is shown
legacyzero
Banned
This.
Yeah there's a reason. Because they've scheduled the gameplay demo for tomorrow.
Icyflamez96
Member
There is a bunch of info out on the game. It's not just about "looking at neat things"
There are weapons and creatures will attack, but they dont want to make the game another COD
Basically take on different jobs, buy ships, fly from planet to planet discovering stuff
Saint of Killers
Member
http://www.gamespot.com/the-next-big-game-no-mans-sky/ < also worth checking out if you still aren't sure about the basics.
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Mengy
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I think it sounds incredible, and the trailer looks fantastic. I honestly wonder if it will put Elite Dangerous to shame. Looking forward to it either way, I love the resurgence of space games!
Seventy_X_Seven
Member
Apparently the procedural generation applies to everything, including your character. You won't know what you are our look like unless you find another player to look at you and tell you.
This also applies to ships, so it'll be highly unlikely to find someone flying the exact same ship as yours.
Pop
Member
Look man, do some research before spewing bullshit.
Plenty of info out there and the playstation event is tomorrow.
Zeuanimals
Member
Most gaming trailers (and trailers in general) follow the same format, and even if there's multiple trailers for a single game, they're probably gonna show things that are very similar to the previous trailers.
The Shogun
Banned
Maybe I'm in the minority but I don't really care what other gameplay elements there are to this game. I mean hell just exploring this galaxy and all these worlds is enough for me. Seeing all the different creatures and landmasses alone sounds awesome.
Don't get me wrong the more gameplay mechanics the merrier and I hope there is more to do than explore but that alone will be a cool experience.
Don't get me wrong the more gameplay mechanics the merrier and I hope there is more to do than explore but that alone will be a cool experience.
Icyflamez96
Member
Yeah. You could always go back through though. They said the portals will take you to a planet closer to the center, so it would likely be more hostile and dangerous than whatever planet you were previously on. They said the idea is that you go there, see if you can get some resources to bring back safely without losing your way, and that they wasn't a way to get off of the other planet... Although I don't see why you couldn't get the resources to just buy another ship there.
Yeah, I've been saying that. The exploration aspect is insane.
Seventy_X_Seven
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The portal works both ways. He explained it as trying to explore and gather as many resources as you can before you have to turn back. That is, if you care at all about where you were in the universe and all your supplies over there. It's almost a bit like caving in Minecraft, how much further do you want to risk going before turning back? And speaking of that, the planets can also have caves systems that go on and on under the surface.
BreezyLimbo
Banned
Definitely one of my most hyped games of all time right now. IT's like everything I've ever wanted from a game.
Cave Johnson
Member
The hell? Now we have transdimensional worlds as well? As if this game wasn't big enough already!
EDIT: Turns out it's just portals.
EDIT: Turns out it's just portals.
Seventy_X_Seven
Member
Of course, that same portal exit would be there if you find that planet on your own, thus it would lead to the first portal which is further from the center. So no real guarantee where it well take you. The main risk I see is getting lost on the other end of the galaxy from all your progress (ships, resources).
Shock_Wave
Member
Looks awesome and I'm optimistic.
Just give a ship to explore and I'll be more than happy.
Just give a ship to explore and I'll be more than happy.
It's an AT-ST.
Haha not exactly. The portal leads to another planet in the same universe. Whenever you enter a portal, it is a complete mystery where you will end up in the universe... so it can be bad for you, it can be good. But it can also lead to remarkable secrets.
The risk is yours
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Still trying to find that performance recording.
LookAtMeGo
Member
I love the colours. This is one of, if not my most anticipated upcoming game.
Crossing Eden
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What sorcery did they pull off to make this game possible. I was legitimately flabbergasted by the scope.
Icyflamez96
Member
Watch the 30 minute video that came out today
AusRoachman
Member
Just exploring new worlds will be enough incentive for me. Finding a crashed ship, a temple or lots of other amazing things , not to mention the weird terrains/ plants is my dream game.
I would pay 60 dollars just for the exploration aspect or "walking simulator" as people call it.
I would pay 60 dollars just for the exploration aspect or "walking simulator" as people call it.
Do we know if you can call your ship to you? Because all I could think when he walked through it was "don't leave your ship behind, you'll be stranded!"Haha not exactly. The portal leads to another planet in the same universe. Whenever you enter a portal, it is a complete mystery where you will end up in the universe... so it can be bad for you, it can be good. But it can also lead to remarkable secrets.
The risk is yours
Icyflamez96
Member
Anyway, I really loved the areas shown off, especially the first and last one. I thought the 2nd planet looked kind of weird, but it makes me more exited to see what else they have in store as far as generation goes.
Also, did you guys notice how jittery/laggy/skippy that ship at the beginning looked when it launched up into the sky? I'm sure it will be fixed, but it adds a little ugly to the trailer. Also the framerate seemed a lot more choppy in general on that first planet.
Also, did you guys notice how jittery/laggy/skippy that ship at the beginning looked when it launched up into the sky? I'm sure it will be fixed, but it adds a little ugly to the trailer. Also the framerate seemed a lot more choppy in general on that first planet.
Felix Lighter
Member
The look and scale justify my purchase. I feel like I could get my money's worth just exploring given enough diversity between planets.