It's rare that something like No Man's Sky comes along, the PS4 sci-fi exclusive that at last promises a '70s Star Trek universe to believe in. Not only is every single person on our PSN friends list playing it right now, but the internet is alive with chatter of discoveries, hints, tips and...

I was really hoping this game would be nice. I bought it the day it came out, and normally I wait a few months at least so I can grab a used copy instead. This game honestly sucked more than I'd ever imagined.

I have a whole universe in front of me and a million different opportunities at my fingertips; billions upon billions of planets await and I am unequivocally free to visit any one of them, do anything

Exploration is the best in any game I've played; Fluid transitions between flight and movement on land; Music complements the game really well

Repetitive by nature; Weak story; Sentinels can be annoying; Lack of storage in ship and exosuit

Platforms: PS4 (tested), PC Developer : Hello Games Publisher : Hello Games Release Date : Out now Where To Buy Amazon / Tesco / ShopTo / PlayStation Store / Steam There may never be a game like No Man's Sky again.

The Universe is a large place, a place full of wonders, of stories, of untold valour. It is an unexplored marvel and one that needs its own adventure. No Man's Sky has promised so much in the lead up to its release. A small team creating something massive.

Lots of planets to explore l Flying around is amazing l Great music l Prettiness

Awful inventory l A chore to get through l World is dull l Characters are dull l Story is dull l Dull dull dull

No Man's Sky is a game about overcoming expectations – both in terms of its gameplay and its creation. A craft-em-up set in space with a near-infinite number of planets to explore, mine, destroy and document, all in an effort to survive.

Science fiction has always been a divisive genre for me. Books such as Dune or Stranger in a Strange Land have never appealed to me. However, I love the works of Harlan Ellison and Douglas Adams. Star Trek had good ideas with none of the budget, and therefore none of my attention as a child.

Childlike sense of wonder; Discovering a new planet can be awe-inspiring; No hand-holding contributes to sense of discovery

Inventory management is a pain the space pants; Repetitive puzzles; encounters; Graphical hiccups can kill the immersion; Tags

No Man's Sky is impressive, unusual and staggeringly vast. Despite some moments of tedium, its gravitational pull will keep many players perpetually engaged.

A near-endless universe full of varied flora and fauna; Having a whole universe to name is great fun; Wonderfully written alien encounters

Planets may change but the core experience never does; Tedious combat and fiddly inventory management; Illusion of depth is fleeting

In the grand tradition of PlayStation classics like Journey and The Unfinished Swan, Bound tells its story through metaphor, tugging at the player's emotion with a scope and beauty that's difficult to describe. In a couple ways, it's actually more effective at conveying meaning than similar games.

No Man's Sky is not what people thought it would be. In the recent decade, few games have been as hyped up as Hello Games' newest adventure. Since its debut trailer back in December 2013, some have have claimed it to be the game of the generation, or in some ridiculous instances the last game we...

World is incredible; Visual style is wonderful; Learning languages is a brilliant idea; Surprisingly accessible

Lack of direction; Crafting system isn't great