Hey everyone, it's Sammy from Push Squa—and this isn't a video script, you nitwit. I just wanted to update you with regards to the status of our No Man's Sky review. As many of you know, the game is out tomorrow in North America and a day later in Europe, but we won't have a verdict ready for you until later in the week.
This is because review code, as has been made public knowledge, has not been made available to us until the very last minute. Some websites have decided to purchase copies from retailers breaking the street date and cover those instead – that's their prerogative. However, it became clear to us last week that Hello Games had a huge day one patch in the pipeline, and we've decided to review the version that you'll all be playing.
It means that, in order to fully appreciate a game of this scale, we're going to be behind the curve – but we'd rather do a proper job than a rushed one. Many of you will be relying on our opinion to determine whether you should purchase this much anticipated game, and we want to be respectful to both you, and the developer Hello Games, by giving it the attention that it deserves.
We will have coverage for you over the course of the week, so there'll be plenty for you to get your teeth stuck into over the coming days. And while it's a shame that we can't have the review ready on launch day, it's clearly the implications of Blu-ray manufacturing that have hindered Hello Games here, and we're happy to cut the ten-or-so person team a bit of slack.
Please check back throughout the week for much more on No Man's Sky, and we'll see you in the galaxy.
Sammy, Editor
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Literally just read what eurogamer said and you both said the exact same thing
@Bliquid We've sent @Quintumply into the dark expanses of space.
Good decision I think, thanks for the update. Not sure if I'll cave before your review goes live and buy it anyway. We shall see!
Too many planets 6/10 IGN.
Excellent, like what @bliquid said take your time, I'm glad you decided to wait for the patch and review the game the way it's supposed to be... Looking forward to the verdict! Wouldn't like the job of reviewing this beast @quintumply hell of a task, where would you even start?! Good luck lol
Hurry up and release so we'll be one game closer to Deus Ex
@Bliquid @get2sammyb
@Bliquid
That, or I hope a trippy light tunnel that leads to a sequence where you view an older version of yourself for 10 seconds before becoming that person until you die and become a star child.
@get2sammyb My question is, when will he return seeing that the scale of this game is so massive.
@Quintumply Are you trying to hitch a ride in space, what happen to your ship?
I'm in Singapore but counting down the sleeps until I can get home, download the update and play. Haven't looked forward to a game this much for quite a while, to me this looks like it could be pretty unique and just a bit special, guess we'll see soon...
@Quintumply Good luck reviewing this one
A huge picture of Sean Murray's head at the center of the galaxy, trolling st it's finest...
Thanks for letting us know. Hopefully this can surprise me.
I'll be playing this tonight at midnight so I'm going to make my own analysis maybe in about 40 hours
@Bliquid No spoilers!
(It would make my life if the centre is a giant 42)
@Jake3103 Thanks
@WanderingBullet Expect my comprehensive verdict somewhere between the sun burning out and the universe collapsing in on itself.
@Neolit Spot on.
Looking forward to a review, but either way I'm super excited to play this game.
I'm gonna name planets after all the usernames on here.
I mean...it's great you're taking the time to review the game proper. But stating that several people are hanging on your opinion before making a purchase is definitely an exaggeration. Most have already made the purchase, and will be checking this site and many others just to see the average score, and then check the usual hipster sites that rate it way lower or higher just to get more clicks.
@get2sammyb
Good stuff lads, Eurogamer are doing the same.
Day one for me though, far too excited.
But what if @Quintumply dies on his way back to his home planet?
@Napples I think the score here will definitely factor into whether I rush out and get this or wait a while as I'm still somewhat on the fence, especially as Quintumply is doing the review, I think he does a pretty good job!
@get2sammyb Well done for helping keep the word 'nitwit' alive!
@Dodoo You're welcome.
@Cron_13
Here we have our No Man's Sky review. It isn't Destiny. Oh and by the way, Destiny, Destiny, Destiny, Bungie,Destiny...interim click-bait article....Destiny, Destiny.
Forbes,
Paul Tassi.
Every planet I discover will be called "Harambia". Every species will be Harambe. It's how I roll now.
@kyleforrester87 Thank you! I'll do my best for everyone!
@kyleforrester87 here here snap.
Good luck @Quintumply I bought Pacman 256 on the strength of your review and keep kicking myself I've never played the witness. So I cant wait for your review. Captain Talliby go find some alien butts to ogle er I mean kick.
@j1965 I have it downloading right now for midnight, fingers crossed!
@themcnoisy Thanks noisy, genuinely means a lot.
You've got to get on The Witness soon man!
@Ps4all you pre-order digital so you're going to get the ship right? Anyway looks like it's a sick day for me tomorrow I'll be too busy playing this all week nonstop ! I'll see you guys in space hopefully!
i think the people who really want this game have pre-ordered it already and a late review isn't going to matter
@j1965 I did pre-order digital, I buy almost everything that way anymore since I get to play the second it comes out.
@Bliquid seriously second that, It's great that during a time of near chaos, you guys are taking the time to give a thorough and concise review.
You're doing what's right and what ultimately better for the company and gamers. Respect!
also I wish the USA pre order came with a dynamic theme so bad, it sucks
@Neolit Well said! I tend to wait for reviews, but most games have reviews before release and I don't have to decide between waiting for a review and buying day 1. I'm willing to roll the dice on this one because I love the concept. Worst case scenario I made a $60 mistake.
Looking forward to the review, but just finally started Uncharted 4, so plenty of time 😉
I don't need a review. I've seen enough player vids on YouTube to warrant a day one purchase.
I already purchased it. However, based upon your review, I can always slingshot around a star, travel back in time, and stop myself from purchasing it. So, it was low risk.
Take your time.. I always enjoy reading the reviews on the site.
Amazon shipped my order out today, so I'll be traveling the stars tomorrow. Can't wait.
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