Elite Dangerous

Steep and unforgiving learning curve

Outdated and repetitive gameplay design

Unintuitive and cumbersome controls

Excessive grinding and time investment

Limited multiplayer and social interaction

Multiple playstyles and roles

Deep ship customization and management

Realistic flight and physics mechanics

Long-term progression and goals

On-foot gameplay and Odyssey DLC

Graphical settings and rendering flaws

Server and multiplayer instability

Performance disparities between gameplay modes

Improved optimization over time

Accessibility limitations due to bugs

Highly polarizing but rewarding experience

Best for space sim enthusiasts

VR and control peripherals enhance immersion

Purchase on sale or with DLC

Not for casual or impatient players