I think i'll do something different than everyone else so far: I'll review this game for what IT IS rather than what it was either meant to be or promised to be.

Firstly, this game runs acceptably well. Inb4 "BUT MAH PERFORMANCES" It's a hit and miss problem, i guess i was one of the lucky ones with my 4790k and GTX 780 I get 60fps 1080p on maximum settings at 95 FOV, although that is pushing my GPU to the limits of its temperature.

Graphically speaking this game isn't the best looking out there, planet surface textures aren't the best when you stick your face in the dirt and smell the pixels. There's also some rather noticable texture pop-in when entering a planet's atmosphere. The shadows aren't the highest resolution either but they do the job.

(TLDR: This game isn't E3 Witcher 3)

However what this game does have is Aesthetic style in bucket loads. The combination of the colour palette and artistic style makes this game very pleasing to play. The styles and designs of the ships and alien lifeforms isn't the most varied but it's definitely interesting.

That being said, a game this large couldn't possibly be as infinitely varied as everyone expects it would be. Yeah there are a lot of colour swaps on the plantlife which can make remembering whether you've encountered a species before quite difficult.

Now for the gameplay: This game isn't Elite Dangerous or Star Citizen and if you think it was then you're the idiot here. This is an exploration and self developement game, not a fast paced, balls to the wall space action game.
And i'm glad it isn't because we already have enough of those on the market. This is a relaxing experience where you can progress down the paths at whatever pace you wish. Or maybe you want to be the richest ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ in the galaxy with the best ship and upgrades. Or maybe you just wanna explore and see what you find in the further corners of this massive universe.

I hate sandbox games, games with no direction or sense of purpose. I don't buy a game to make my own fun, yet this game gives the impression that that's exactly what it is. But it doesn't shove you down a linear corridor or force you into 5 minute cutscenes to show you how "cinematic" it is.

This game packs your backpack and gently gives you a push out the front door. And a spaceship.

I don't know who i would recommend this game to, but I would recommend that they try it for a few hours before they make any commitment.

I think i'll do something different than everyone else so far: I'll review this game for what IT IS rather than what it was either meant to be or promised to be. Firstly, this game runs acceptably well. Inb4 "BUT MAH PERFORMANCES" It's a hit and miss problem, i guess i was one of the lucky ones with my 4790k and GTX 780 I get 60fps 1080p on maximum settings at 95 FOV, although that is pushing my GPU to the limits of its temperature. Graphically speaking this game isn't the best looking out there, planet surface textures aren't the best when you stick your face in the dirt and smell the pixels. There's also some rather noticable texture pop-in when entering a planet's atmosphere. The shadows aren't the highest resolution either but they do the job. (TLDR: This game isn't E3 Witcher 3) However what this game does have is Aesthetic style in bucket loads. The combination of the colour palette and artistic style makes this game very pleasing to play. The styles and designs of the ships and alien lifeforms isn't the most varied but it's definitely interesting. That being said, a game this large couldn't possibly be as infinitely varied as everyone expects it would be. Yeah there are a lot of colour swaps on the plantlife which can make remembering whether you've encountered a species before quite difficult. Now for the gameplay: This game isn't Elite Dangerous or Star Citizen and if you think it was then you're the idiot here. This is an exploration and self developement game, not a fast paced, balls to the wall space action game. And i'm glad it isn't because we already have enough of those on the market. This is a relaxing experience where you can progress down the paths at whatever pace you wish. Or maybe you want to be the richest son of a bitch in the galaxy with the best ship and upgrades. Or maybe you just wanna explore and see what you find in the further corners of this massive universe. I hate sandbox games, games with no direction or sense of purpose. I don't buy a game to make my own fun, yet this game gives the impression that that's exactly what it is. But it doesn't shove you down a linear corridor or force you into 5 minute cutscenes to show you how "cinematic" it is. This game packs your backpack and gently gives you a push out the front door. And a spaceship. I don't know who i would recommend this game to, but I would recommend that they try it for a few hours before they make any commitment.