Hello Games’ title is one of the most visually fascinating games of the past decade. But where does its approach to sci-fi arrive from?From the very beginning,No Man’s Sky has looked unlike any other contemporary science-fiction video game. With its bizarre creatures, hallucinogenic skylines and polychrome environments, and it eschews the gritty,steel-grey aesthetics of Mass Effect, Halo and Gears of War.
The themes of the game, or too,hark back to a different form of sci-fi literature, less interested in galactic wars and more concerned with the philosophical and psychology elements of space exploration. Related: No Man's Sky: Eight tips to get you started Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com