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No Man's Sky - Early Impressions/Reviews-in-progress Thread
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everyday math
Banned
Did you read the patch note? It changes basically everything about this game including weapon firing.
They weren't sent any version.
The core game is awesome but the amount of significant improvements in the day 1 patch really seem to improve everything dramatically.
Incandenza
Banned
Say what you will about day 1 patches, but when you consider that >90% of this site's audience will be playing the game with the patch if they buy it, this review will be pretty much worthless once other sites start publishing more relevant reviews.
The rest of the game by all accounts!!!
Collateral22
Member
They said don't play it before the patch numerous times because they were adding loads in a day 1 patch. The patch notes they released suggest just that. Key elements added/changed.
They weren't sent this, review copies haven't gone out yet.
Nameless
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Not sure how Pure PlayStation got their copy but it wasn't from Hello Games.
Nestled_Grizzly
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I thought they haven't sent review copies yet?
PackAPunchedMick
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Leafhopper
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Icyflamez96
Member
Well, change anyway. Who knows, the rebalancing could make things worse.
Karspankey
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JetBlackPanda
Member
I agree but say that the review is pending day 1 patch. Instead of saying day 1 patches are fundamentally breaking gaming when it's not, it's breaking the review process.
Ontop of that the review copies aren't even out yet are they?
KainXVIII
Member
Missing points for final score.
We got a day 1 patch note thread, basically - looooots of stuff.
JetBlackPanda
Member
I bet that sounded great in your head.
Why are people freaked about this he gave it an 8/10
Chezzymann
Member
These days 8/10 is "meh"
Wow, that's material. Weird.
Anyway I think I see two schools of thought: obviously one is to review what "ships" and the other is to review what people will play (and in this case, actually at launch). The first seems unnecessarily punitive if this really is a day 1 patch. It would seem silly to me to read a review that doesn't match the experience most gamers will play on day 1.
Consequence
Member
Maybe I just haven't been properly following this whole thing, but a couple of games writers on my Twitter got the game Friday. Are those from retail stores breaking street date?
First review thread?
There were members of Polygon and I believe Kotaku that did go out and buy copies from retailers that were selling the game early. So yes, I do believe that is what happened.
PodcastFips
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CecilRousso
Member
It's 2016, so maybe the reviewer by now would have worked up and understanding that games are software, and software are things that change. It sounds nice what he's saying, but in reality, the problem lies more with preorders and the continued depency on reviews.
At some point, the game has to ship, especially when delays are considered a sign of weakness, but why wouldn't the devs continue to improve the game if they can?
Collateral22
Member
Yes they bought early copies. Review copies aren't sent out until release date so they can get the patch out.
Nameless
Member
Ftfy
It's not about the score. It's about the fact that the review covers a game that is drastically different to the one I and others will play when the day 1 patch is released.
For example, one complaint is the constant inventory management right now due to lack of space. The day 1 patch increases inventory significantly.
Review copies weren't sent out yet for a good reason.
somecrazymember
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I agree that people should wait for the patch HOWEVER some people will not be able to download the patch and will play the version without the patch so reviews not using the patch is just as valuable to me
DeepEnigma
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So 9.5/10 post patch?
;p
You are right, buying a game before the street date... you do 'get what you pay for'.
Bubba_Sparks
Member
I don't have a problem with them reviewing it as long as they mention the day one patch. They can take another look at it later once the patch has been released if they feel it warrants doing so. From what it sounds like the game has some major content patches/DLC planned so they will probably have to look at it later anyway. Besides, the day one "patch" for this game makes it sound like the game that ships on the disc isn't really ready to be released.
Icyflamez96
Member
This is quite the overstatement. You're alluding to a controversy that doesn't even yet exist. "People" in this thread aren't freaked out about the 8/10, so far least.
PodcastFips
Member
I agree with this. If the game can be played offline, you are not required to download updates, and this is how you will finish the game.
JetBlackPanda
Member
Of course not but GAF hyperbole over reviews isn't something that gets me worked up.
I agree 100% and was defend this exact logic earlier.
Glad most people agree
Consequence
Member
Ahhh ok thanks.
R3TRODYCE
Member
First thing I thought of tbh.
How convenient...
http://www.no-mans-sky.com/2016/08/update-1-03/ Except it does
It's more like an upgrade than a pure changing... The game is still the same and won't please everyone.
I think the review is a little silly if the changes are drastic but it highlights a bigger issue really.
Why even bother sending the disc to print if there was so much shit that was going to be changed? Your gold master disc is a joke, you can barely call it version 1.00.
It's not an issue if you have constant internet access or whatever but what if, say, you're moving house and it isn't going to be set up for weeks? You've bought a beta.
If something is so significant that it changes the game to the degree that it will impact reviews it should be on the disc that is printed and put on store shelves.
Why even bother sending the disc to print if there was so much shit that was going to be changed? Your gold master disc is a joke, you can barely call it version 1.00.
It's not an issue if you have constant internet access or whatever but what if, say, you're moving house and it isn't going to be set up for weeks? You've bought a beta.
If something is so significant that it changes the game to the degree that it will impact reviews it should be on the disc that is printed and put on store shelves.
Zooboomoofu
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Sakura
Member
I understand reviewers wanting to review what is available day 1, and not some promised updates a month or more down the line, but when the major patch is going to be available the day the game is out, and they want to review it without that, then I don't quite understand who they are reviewing the game for. Are they reviewing it for all those people who are going to buy the game launch day, get home, and proceed to play it offline forever? While I'm sure those people exist, I'd be surprised if they even made up 10% of the people getting the game. I feel a review should cover what the majority of people will experience day 1.
PodcastFips
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How is a review copy different from the copy you pick up in a retail store?
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