Underplayed Gems

Elite: Dangerous (2014)

Elite: Dangerous cover
Developer
Frontier Developments
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Mac, Oculus Rift, Xbox One
Genres
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
Rating
4.0 of 5, 184 player ratings
Main story
about 254 hours
Completionist
about 677 hours
Where to get it
PlayStation Store

How it feels

An epic, solitary journey through a hyper-detailed galaxy where every decision shapes your personal narrative amid a backdrop of political chaos.

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About

The next game in the Elite series - an amazing space epic with stunning visuals, incredible gameplay, breath-taking scope and award-winning sound. All content can be enjoyed in game any mode: solo, personal invite-only group or open/MMO. Carve your own path through the richest, largest gaming sandbox ever created, a 1:1 scale representation of the Milky Way galaxy, set against a backdrop of raw anarchy, galactic powerplays and political intrigue.

Trailer

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