{"id":101640,"date":"2016-08-22T14:57:37","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T12:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=101640"},"modified":"2016-08-22T14:58:27","modified_gmt":"2016-08-22T12:58:27","slug":"5-space-exploration-games-to-play-instead-of-no-mans-sky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/101640-5-space-exploration-games-to-play-instead-of-no-mans-sky","title":{"rendered":"5 space exploration games to play instead of No Man&#8217;s Sky"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The launch of No Man&#8217;s Sky on PlayStation and PC has proven to be quite divisive, with players either condemning the game and its developers or persistently defending the title.<\/p>\n<p>The game is certainly different to its pre-release marketing material, although many gamers have been enjoying it all the same.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you were disappointed by No Man&#8217;s Sky, or are looking for something with more specialised content,\u00a0we&#8217;ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p>Check out these awesome space exploration games:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitedangerous.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Elite: Dangerous<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Elite: Dangerous is a modern re-imagining of the classic Elite franchise which has seen many changes since its initial launch.<\/p>\n<p>The game include various classic space-sim features along with new concepts such as planetary landing and instanced multiplayer.<\/p>\n<p>While it may be priced relatively steeply compared to other titles on this list, the game has a high production value and offers a ton of replayability.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VKWIJ-H-WxI\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/383120\/\" target=\"_blank\">Empyrion: Galactic Survival<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Empyrion: Galactic Survival is still in Early Access\/Alpha, but is being actively developed and improved.<\/p>\n<p>The game is a hybrid exploration-survival game, combining a vast solar system with Minecraft-esque building and brutal survival mechanics.<\/p>\n<p>Players begin stranded on a planet and must survive by crafting weapons and structures, eventually progressing to designing and building vehicles and spaceships.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iiOVNHc2grU\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/playstarbound.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Starbound<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Starbound is\u00a0a 2D indie space exploration and survival game with a surprising amount of depth.<\/p>\n<p>The game features similar gameplay to that of Terraria and allows you to visit other planets in a quest to upgrade your ship and build sustainable colonies.<\/p>\n<p>Starbound offers players a vast amount of freedom and solid multiplayer gameplay.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-O6PUh3reG0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spaceengineersgame.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Space Engineers<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Space Engineers is a complex space survival, building, and exploration game that allows the player to build their own spacecraft and explore everything from deep space to planetary surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>The game is still in Early Access and is being actively developed, but it is currently quite demanding, requiring a high-end gaming rig to run effectively.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2FRu9p-3Ois\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eveonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Eve Online<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although it may not feature the stunning visual landscapes of No Man&#8217;s Sky \u00a0or even the ability to pilot your ship using classic space-sim controls, Eve Online is an iconic multiplayer space game.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring a persistent massively multiplayer universe, the freedom to explore the stars in whatever way you choose, and tangible consequences, Eve Online remains one of the best MMOs of all time.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0bjTrPutt4k\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">More gaming news<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Permalink to PS4 and Xbox One will be the last console generation: Microsoft\" 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