This game is so nice, it's made by just one guy and was the first of the modern space sims with seamless planet landing, there is no borders or portals, you can just explore the space, you are not on a black 3D box with a cool skybox, you can really feel the loneliness of the universe.
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Just watched Interstellar; need space games that recreate exploration/loneliness
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This game is so nice, it's made by just one guy and was the first of the modern space sims with seamless planet landing, there is no borders or portals, you can just explore the space, you are not on a black 3D box with a cool skybox, you can really feel the loneliness of the universe.
soxinthebox
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Elite Dangerous is isolating and terrifying. Cruising towards a planet or space station and moving your head around to look out the window makes you really feel like your stuck in a tin can flying through space.
Exiting from that super fast travel speed and appearing in front of a giant star is terrifying.
Well worth the asking price IMO.
Exiting from that super fast travel speed and appearing in front of a giant star is terrifying.
Well worth the asking price IMO.
revolverjgw
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There's a void to fill on consoles, I think it could find a niche. PSVR beckons.
I remember you fellow N7.
I'm Bisnic and this is my favorite post in the thread.
MirrorMoon is pretty much space + loneliness + exploration. Got 9/10 at Eurogamer too.
ichtyander
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There was a pretty awesome "space age" of video games from the mid 80s to mid to late 90s, and what I've always loved about some of those games is that sense of isolation and adventure, a more of a Star Trek approach with emphasis on exploration, resource gathering, trading, communicating with unknown alien races, diplomacy and a usually (and unfortunately) undercooked combat.
I like Elite: Dangerous and have spent dozens of hours on it, but IMO it lacks that sense of lonely galactic adventure, I think mainly because of the way it handles instanced interplanetary flight (it really doesn't click with me for some reason) and the setting and its goals (big industrial hulks in space, dry-feeling empires and democracies, political battles between factions etc.). It has a lot of freedom, but the confines within which you are set free don't really click that much with me.
No Man's Sky sounds like something I'd really be into, with maybe a bit more contacts with alien NPCs, diplomacy etc. but I generally like the direction they're going for.
If you're into trying some older games OP (as in PC DOS), you might like stuff like the Starflight/Protostar games, Star Control, Captain Blood, Millennia: Altered Destinies, Ironseed, basically space trading and exploration or 4X games but revolving around a single person or a small crew set in a grand space opera, instead of building an empire or being a privateer in a political conflict.
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Also, even though it's not a game yet, try Space Engine and just fly into a black hole while listening to Interstellar's OST.
I like Elite: Dangerous and have spent dozens of hours on it, but IMO it lacks that sense of lonely galactic adventure, I think mainly because of the way it handles instanced interplanetary flight (it really doesn't click with me for some reason) and the setting and its goals (big industrial hulks in space, dry-feeling empires and democracies, political battles between factions etc.). It has a lot of freedom, but the confines within which you are set free don't really click that much with me.
No Man's Sky sounds like something I'd really be into, with maybe a bit more contacts with alien NPCs, diplomacy etc. but I generally like the direction they're going for.
If you're into trying some older games OP (as in PC DOS), you might like stuff like the Starflight/Protostar games, Star Control, Captain Blood, Millennia: Altered Destinies, Ironseed, basically space trading and exploration or 4X games but revolving around a single person or a small crew set in a grand space opera, instead of building an empire or being a privateer in a political conflict.
EDIT:
Also, even though it's not a game yet, try Space Engine and just fly into a black hole while listening to Interstellar's OST.
Angry Fork
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Space Engine is really cool as it feels like it's based on genuine data and images, and you're able to experience just how vast in scale the galaxies/universe really is.
Star Falcon
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Not sold on No Man's Sky delivering that same atmosphere - everything we've seen looks very bright, warm and colourful, and full of life. The worlds of Interstellar are all barren, cold and bleak looking, devoid of life.
Please correct me if i'm wrong as I too lust for said game! Still interested in the supposed "space souls" rumoured for From.
Please correct me if i'm wrong as I too lust for said game! Still interested in the supposed "space souls" rumoured for From.
You'll definitely regret it after you've rammed your ship into the landing pad because you forgot to deploy your landing gear. Plus you had no shields on your ship because you thought you were so good at the game and got more cargo space instead.
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chrominance
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Coming at this from a different angle: I'd recommend Out There. It started life as a mobile game (it's the only version I've played so far) but is available on Steam in an enhanced format. It's like FTL except there's no ship combat. Instead you're trying to keep your ship alive, so you need to take on resources and explore planets for fuel, components, etc. Multiple endings, very roguelike.
OfTheOverflow
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No Man' Sky looks to be pretty upbeat, OP seems to be wanting something more melancholy which Elite should fit the bill. A bit off topic but the film 'Moon' conveys that feeling incredibly well, with an unbeatable soundtrack. Still watch is every so often.
I have not regretted it and I got in during the kickstarter. As for others I cannot say for sure since this game has times of boredom...anyone who has been to Alpha Centauri flying to Hutton Orbital knows exactly what I'm talking about. It takes about 1-2 hours to get there an if you get interdicted on the way that just adds to it.
Just a note Elite is on sale for $15 on Steam.
PulseONE
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Yes, that's why I got it, I saw the sale and caved in xD
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You made a good choice getting Elite, I have been loving it.
Erin S Kittens
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This advice, right here. X3 Albion Prelude is incredible.
A shitty hollywood movie made you think that? Stop being a fucking pleb
There is already a game that explore loneliness and memories in space in the most effective, atmospheric way (and it's a pretty good survival horror also). It's practically a "Solaris" videogame interpretation. Edit: it also reminds me that anime movie segment in "Memories"
Echo Night: Beyond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyzcaY80UIU
Stop playing american games and watching hollywood movies. They'll make you more retarded
There is already a game that explore loneliness and memories in space in the most effective, atmospheric way (and it's a pretty good survival horror also). It's practically a "Solaris" videogame interpretation. Edit: it also reminds me that anime movie segment in "Memories"
Echo Night: Beyond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyzcaY80UIU
Stop playing american games and watching hollywood movies. They'll make you more retarded
VARIA
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If you can get past the dated graphics, clunky controls and interface (asking a lot already) Noctis for the PC is an amazing game that has its own universe to explore. The learning curve in this game is part of its appeal, once you get the hang of it you'll feel pretty cool exploring these planets, snapping pics of odd landscapes and just immersing yourself in the monochromatic universe. Best of all? It's free.
http://youtu.be/_ez7hkv2rFs
http://youtu.be/_ez7hkv2rFs
Wtf mate.
I'm not American and I don't like 99% of Hollywood's output, but there's no need for this.
Edit: Ah, you're also the person who said you're worried about Shenmue 3's artstyle because it's using Unreal.
PulseONE
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Aggressive much? Let the man like what he likes.
Danlord
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........that was unnecessary.
Are you trying to get hit by a banhammer from Thor?
Anyway OP, I'm surprised it's only been mentioned once, but Alien: Isolation, as the name suggests, really does capture that lonely feeling of space. There are barely any humans, you're mostly alone in the game going through an abandoned space station (or was it a ship?). Oh and there's this deadly alien playing hide and seek with you. Seriously, grab a pair of noise cancelling headphones, turn of the lights and experience what was definitely one of the best games last year.
Edit: Interstellar was fucking amazing.
Edit: Banned. Called it. Pay up guys.
I bet you're that guy who also tells people to stop watching sports and care about important things instead
What, wait? I own the base game. Whats the non sensible issue with the expansion?
Great call! It's not the most fun game but it DEFINITELY nails the loneliness + exploration aspect in spades. Plays like a No Man's Sky prototype, I reckon.
Kerbal Space Program is really fantastic, too. Not quite so much "lonely in space" feeling but very fun, challenging and rewarding. It's like Minecraft but if you played the role of a wreckless NASA and built space stations and moon colonies instead of houses and caves.
OverturePT
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Thanks for the laugh.
PulseONE
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Basically buying Elite with the expansion is $60.
If you own Elite, you can get it for $45, $15 less.
Yeah, don't listen to him, Interstellar was one of my favorite movies of all time
Jesus, calm down...
For the OP, this is a curved ball, buy your could try Noctis, a free and open sourced exploration game
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revolverjgw
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Dude, 4chan is down the hall and to the left
The original Mass Effect. It's crazy how that game completely captured the feeling of what it would be like in the future exploring uncharted worlds, using the Mako, etc. Most especially the first time seeing the Citadel, Normandy, going to Noveria, seeing Ilos for the first time.
Sure you're not manually flying in the game itself, but that feeling of space exploration, future living, Interstellar type feeling is definitely there.
Sure you're not manually flying in the game itself, but that feeling of space exploration, future living, Interstellar type feeling is definitely there.
Matrix XII
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Elite is a really cool game, and had that space loneliness feel I was going for. I think I was just very bad at the game and had a hard time with it. Seemed like it would have been much easier with a proper flight stick.
Elite dangerous all the way, especially with planetary landings coming. And with interstellar music and flight assist off, you wont get a better exploration sense elsewhere
The best Interstellar VR experience
Okay that just blew my mind. I need VR in my life RIGHT NOW.
Yeah, guy's ridiculous - honestly Interstellar is arguably my favourite film of all time, warts and all, and I am not a Hollywood fan. Was just perfectly refreshing to get an actual hard sci-fi movie for a change...
eternalthree
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came in just to say, elite dangerous in vr.
Kssio_Aug
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There are many bad Hollywood movies out there, Interstellar is not one of them!
Also, it seems you don't watch them at all, and either way you act unnecessarily aggressive... it clearly doesnt make you a better person.
About the question in OP, I can't say for sure about any of said games in this thread! But I do think Elite Dangerous and Adrift seems to deliver a pretty damn awesome experience! No Man's Sky, besides cartoonish is also promising (but about this one I'm more reserved since I fear it to fail delivering what it promises).
AntiFacebook
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Star control 2
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Yeah, Metroid Prime is oppressively lonely.
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