I was HUGE into Elite Dangerous back in 2015. The only problem was that since 2017, the game hasn't really changed a whole lot and I found myself getting bored doing the same repetitive things over and over again. Sure there were some additions or overhauls (mining, engineers, etc), but the core gameplay was still the same. I ended up playing less and less, and then with the disastrous release of Odyssey, I ended up quitting entirely. Now, years later, I bought my first VR headset, and what game do I try? Well... let's say I'm back cmdrs! o7
Reading your message totally reminds us of that quote from the John Wick movies; “People keep asking if I'm back and I haven't really had an answer. But now, yeah, I'm thinkin' I'm back.” Welcome back!!
The game is absolutely worth it. The deluxe edition (main game plus odyssey) is on sale right now on steam for $10. Even if it’s not on sale, $25 pretty reasonable for a completed game that is still being supported and given new content. People pay $60 for a game that they sink 40-80 hours into. $25 for elite is nothing, let alone $10.
I remember when I first played this game I felt completely overwhelmed trying to learn everything. What to do, where to go, how to get there, commodities trading, what shield I need, how to fuel scoop, how to dock etc. I almost quit because it felt so complicated, but I kept learning everything and now it's one of my favorite and most played games of all time. I smile when I see new players going through the same confusion and I assure them that it's so worth it.
Agreed; the first time playing Elite Dangerous was a magical experience. The promise of exploring the galaxy and the sheer scale of the universe… was incredible. But then reality sets in, and you realize you have no idea what you’re doing or how to begin figuring it out. That confusion can be overwhelming, and every new player seems to go through it. We intend to help new players overcome that initial barrier so they can fully embrace the game without frustration. If we can make it easier for the next generation of Commanders, then we’ve done our job. Thank you for sharing.
It certainly is. It really does get easier as you play and hopefully some of our little videos are helpful. If you have any questions reach out anytime.
@sntki8561 just do some random missions, the more you do missions with a faction, your reputation is increasing and they pay better, so stick in the begining with a starport from where you take missions and you will have money very fast. After a while it will just snowball and you will have lots of money.
There are so many ways to enjoy this game... the learning curve can be steep, but considering that you can play in solo mode, you don't have to worry as much about being a total noob in a ten year old game. Want to shoot stuff? Lots of ways to do that.. want to go explore? Over 99% of the milky way is unexplored... there are a decade's worth of online utilities, third party programs to help find anything you're looking for, video guides on how to play, or how to do literally anything. I used to load the game up at night after a long day and just do cargo runs. You can grind for things, if you're about that, or you can ignore it. You can build a shop that can go immense distances in a single jump, or not. There is no wrong way to play.
I used to be a console player on this game. I was sad to see the support leave, but inderstandable. I would prefer to live in a world where this game is well supported, even if only on PC. I now have plans to get an adequate PC and it's because of this game.
It's people like this that allow these developers to get away with murder. I was a console player. I paid full price for horizons. They were developing odyssey for console. For the console community to just bend over and take this from frontier is baffling. WE DERSERVE BETTER! I'm a console player. I'm not gonna be forced to build a $2k gaming pc to play a game that was already on console. I have over 500 hours on ps for what? A dead game with a whole community that they took a dump on. They could have made a console version. They already invested the time and money. Makes me sick that everyone just let them do this.
@@MistaGeezy90 well, that is a shame. I can relate with you as I logged quite a few hours on my console as well. But I would prefer them to have a game at all rather than the whole franchise be completely crashed because they couldn't handle multiple platforms. I agree, they messed up. But I would still like the game to exist because I really enjoy that universe.
@DobeyChru I get that. But if they were just going to give up on us then they should have just never released it on console. But I know they can do it. Frontier just released planet coaster 2 and it's cross platform been pc and consoles. You can even work on the same parks, albeit not at the same time but still. It's not a console edition game. It's one build for all gamers. I know that's a different type of game but it's the same developer. So them saying they couldn't get odyssey to run on console is pure nonsense.
I found that for many players Elite is hard to get into at first, but it offers something that will keep you coming back over and over again. I’ve personally got over 700 hours in game, and it still has something special that keeps me coming back.
@@abelireviewsthat’s me now. Trying to find life to sample for spacebux. I don’t mind the cash ships. With an adult life, time is limited. Bought me a Type 8 for mining later.
your comment about the engines: you were in supercruise, which uses a totally different propulsion system, meaning it creates a bubble around your ship, expanding space-time behind you, while compressing space-time in front of you. That's the Frameshift Drive, otherwise it would take literally days or years to travel from point A to point B.
Was introduced to ED back when it was released after obsessing over NMS during its horrible release. Bought an xbox one and immediately downloaded it with Horizons. Played for years. Then took a long hiatus because life. Made my return after buying a gaming PC back in 2020 joining a new crew. Then took another Hiatus dropping back in from time to time. When Ascendancy arrived i jumped back in downloading Odyssey effectively hooking me again. Ive went to Colonia and Sag A* twice, mined when void opals were a thing, Climbed the ranks singlehandedly starting a war and expanding my groups player faction to a nearby system, fought the Thargoids and got all but the Imperial Cutter and a Fleet Carrier (a working yet slow progress). This game is amazing and always keeps me coming back. I even documented my solo trip to the core and back on my IG page a few years back. Love the game and community. o7
Hell yes it is. I usually step away from the game during the summer just because I'm busy with a lot of other things, but I'm always amazed when I come back and right now it is better than ever!
I have been playing all type of genres and AAA titles also alot of open world games all my life. I just started getting into space games lately.Just finished Late game Empyrion with my boys and we are thinking to jump to another space game , but given the reviews of Starfield we dont want to purchase that and have a buggy experience most of the time. Yesterday we came across Elite Dangerous and we are blown away.We got the deluxe edition from steam with the odissey dlc for 10$ and we hope to have a great experience. Thanks for this review!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you and your boys are diving into Elite Dangerous. The deluxe edition is a fantastic deal, and you’re in for an adventure. Elite Dangerous can feel daunting at times. If you have questions or need tips, please reach out.
You said "all that good stuff" around nine times, I did skip a few parts so there could be a few more in there, although you didn't answer the Q of if its worth it in 2024, I think your end piece, where you did a double "all that good stuff" at 57:33 and 58:49 could be interpreted as a yes though. Well done.
Thanks so much for your comment and for watching the video! Haha, I guess I do have a habit of saying, "all that good stuff." Have to keep an eye on that for future videos. As for whether Elite Dangerous is worth it, we believe it is, and I'm glad that came through in the end, even if I didn't say it as clearly as I could have. I appreciate the feedback, and we'll make sure to tighten things up for the next one. Thanks again for the feedback!
Left years ago and now just getting back into the game with a new PC. I installed it last night and bought Odyssey. Just glad I didn't leave in the middle of nowhere. Still looking for my HOTAS and rudder controls in storage. Will probably restart in tutorials and remapping key bindings over the weekend.
I bought this game year i tried many times to get into it actually i love the idea of this game "big fan to NMS and starfield" but easily lost and don't know how to play it or what and how to do anything like how to trade , join frontier or how to do ground operation ,or any other things but u really encourage me to try again thx 🙏🏻❤
Yay!! Glad to hear we were able to inspire you to try again. If you are looking for inspiration on what to do. We have loads of videos on the channel and if you have any specific questions reach out anytime.
I was a kickstarter backer back in the days, I can say that game actually worth it, for the amount of money (and if you buy a key from certain sites you can even get it for less than 3$) you get great experience, I'm not a hardcore day to day player, I just occasionally getting into my anaconda, or corvette, or type 9 and just do whatever I want to, game doesn't hold your hand, that is minus and plus at the same time, I wish devs rework tutorial for new players in Odyssey to make them feel more in game, but ED has so much "inside" mechanics that for some people it's just a big no-no, so learning a game can be challenging for some people. TLDR: Game IS worth it if you are into space-sim/exploration type of game, but I just wish and hope someday ED will be so much more, even though I will be real and say that developers are slow with updates and new inventions for the game due to bad launch of... you know which expansion, and overall not so big of crowd for space-sim games.
Thanks for the comment and for being a longtime supporter of Elite Dangerous! Agree that the freedom in the game is one of its greatest strengths. It’s incredible to jump into your ship and explore or take on missions as you like. The learning curve can be intense, especially for new players. That’s why we made a few how-to guides on this channel to help new players get started. Thanks again for stopping by!
The better question to ask is. "Is Elite: Dangerous worth if if you have a job, a life, go to school, or have a family?" If you answered "no" to all of the above, then Elite: Dangerous is for you! All they need to do is relax the grind a bit. I am at a standstill becuase I just can't be assed to engineer anything. Credit acquisitions has also got too arduous to do. It's a shame becuase I love it a lot. I want to play it. I just can't commit the time, or the mental stress.
Have you tried playing recently? The good news is they reworked engineering and power-play. Plus Thargoids have invaded Sol. Plus plus the booze cruise is back on. So much great content!!
I backed this game on kickstarter, and keep coming back every now and the, it's changed so much since then. Last I played was about 3 years ago, but not for long, now I'm back to give it another go with the new updates recently. Best thing is that it's NOT play to win, I don't care if other players buy paint jobs and support the devs, however I don't like what fdev are doing recently with their "early access" ships which you can only buy with real money for a few months, then they are available for everyone. However since I play 99% of the time in SOLO mode, then it doesn't affect me personally and it's more dough for the devs :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It’s pretty cool to hear that you’ve been with Elite Dangerous since the Kickstarter days. I think one of the best things about the game is the freedom to enjoy the experience any way you want. Have you tried any of the new ships yet?
@@abelireviews No problem, No not tried any yet, just got some smaller ones, adder, viper, cobra mk3, and my asp explorer. I'm trying to learn the ropes again and trying collect mats for the mandalay.
As I've had more resources to support the things that I enjoy, I've had less issue with things like the ships for $ thing. After spending hundreds and hundreds of hours enjoying the world that they created, I like to spend money that supports the devs. I've got my ARX all ready to buy the Mandalay tomorrow. Can't wait!!
@@timstough7600 Same here. I sent them some dosh to support them. When I backed the game I have a lifetime pass so got odyssey for "free", I've bought a couple of paints even though I play solo and play mostly 1st person, while on a planet I see the ship.
We haven’t played Star Citizen yet, it sounds like they are making some great progress, and have more to come. On the Elite Dangerous, side it’s exciting to see all the updates in the horizon.
I gotta say, i have it installed since i was a kickstarter backer. But it is only occupying space in my computer. Sometimes i look at the shortcut in my game's folder... look at my joystick... and think "OOhh boy... it was fun, but the game require soooo much time...." then i start Tarkov (SPT) and do a quick raid. TBH with you i stopped your video at 06:53 because you are telling what the game can offer and not if the game "is still worth to play in 2024", you know? So i will ask here: Is it worth now a days??? Everytime i try to go back to play, i get bored after 50 hours of gameplay. I never uninstall it, but i feel sadness after awhile. Maybe because of the lack of interest from Frontier to continue to develop it... idk.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. Elite Dangerous can be a significant time investment, and it’s easy to feel conflicted about diving back in. In our opinion, the game is still worth it in 2024, especially considering that Frontier Developments has introduced and announced significant updates. Powerplay has received a comprehensive rework. At least four new ships have been added. The Thargoid invasion has introduced new gameplay elements and challenges. Looking ahead to 2025, player-driven colonization of the galaxy will also be introduced. Ultimately, it’s your choice whether the game is for you and whether the above updates are of interest. Thanks for your comment.
o7 Cmdr Silent_Trigger =] Do you have any advice as to how to best get to Elite IV/V in Trading ? I saw that you're Elite IV Trade Rank in this video, and I've hit Elite rank in Trade but I'm not sure how best to progress in Trade _effectively_ =] Thanks so much ! Great video by the way =D
Great question! Thanks for the kind words. I didn’t even realize my trade rank was up that high. A lot of it came from the “Booze Cruise” event held by the Pilot Trade Network, which was a huge help. Aside from that, I recommend focusing on high-profit trade routes in busy systems and using large cargo ships. Stacking trade missions for extra rewards and participating in Community Goals could provide a nice boost. Just don’t let it get in the way of enjoying the game 😀
@@abelireviews Sweet ! Thank you so much for coming back to me so quickly =] I'm like you, always trying to get more people into the game, I love it ! =D I shall put your awesome ideas into action, thank youuuuuuuuuuuu =D
@@mikeenslin3009 Thanks so much for coming back to me =) I shall keep an eye open for future events and see if I can (figuratively AND literally) cash-in on them =D
Haven’t, played in years….Before you could walk around anywhere. Have to get back into my Python’s cockpit and check out the new Cobra that’s coming out. Hopefully the Targoids disappeared, I never did like that part of the game.
I just started playing and I've never seen a "Disembark" option when docked at a station. Maybe this is because I always play Solo and have never gone into open play. Edit: I found out why, I don't have Odyssey. Just Horizons. I may purchase because it would really expand the game play.
Played well over 1k of hours. Great game. Sadly, IMO, got a bit stale later down the line where it seemed the devs were just fighting to death with their own engine to add anything new to the game (multi-crew never got stable, they had to roll back pretty planets, because they were too taxing for systems, they went back on their promise of ship interiors etc). Then I tried Star Citizen, and it worked a few times, and those times spoiled me for what a space game could be... but usually it doesn't work, so it's too frustrating to play. Now I don't have a space game to play and my hotas is waiting patiently building up a layer of dust until the day comes...
Thanks for sharing. After 1000 hours, it's understandable that any game can start to feel repetitive. Taking breaks helps. We haven't tried Star Citizen yet, but we were early backers years ago. Maybe we should check it out. Thanks for stopping by :)
@@abelireviews at the moment I don't play any other space games, been waiting on star citizen for like 15 years lol but I really do enjoy parts of elite but I dunno maybe it's the missions seem to lack life and I know it's space but player interactions are non-existent except for when they are trying to kill you.
@Vosmalus All valid points. My spouse and I will often do missions together. Either in our own ships or as a crew. That helps bring a bit more life into the empty space.
I was crazy about this game several years ago but left for Star Citizen because it got repetitive and boring. This video has convinced me to give it another shot.
My spouse and I haven’t played Star Citizen since the very first alpha builds. Where all you could do was walk around your ships hanger. That said Elite Dangerous has not felt boring or repetitive and we still enjoy it.
Elite originated in 1984 and so did Thargoids and the Sidewinder. ua-cam.com/video/lC4YLMLar5I/v-deo.html This is a great game with a great history. Your video is a nice compliment to it. Thanks.
Problem is, when Elite Dangerous IS "worth it" (that is to say, when something especially interesting is happening), the servers can't handle it and it becomes a very frustrating experience. ED is a superb space-sim' but the main thing that players need to understand is that the stuff they do in the first couple of weeks IS exactly the same stuff they'll be doing for the rest of their time playing. It's very rare that anything extraordinary happens... and when it does the servers will fall over and most players won't be able to experience it.
Completely get where you're coming from. While server issues can be frustrating, the vastness and immersion of Elite is incredibly rewarding. Everyone’s experience can vary, but for us, the journey itself has been a big part of the appeal.
Elite Dangerous on console means you’ll miss out on the Odyssey expansion, which is PC-only and adds on-foot exploration and on-foot combat. However, you’ll still have access to the core exploration, mining, and PvE content from the Horizons expansion. If you’re focused on space exploration and combat, you’ll still find plenty to enjoy on console, but future updates and the ability to walk on planets will only be on PC. Wishing you the best of luck with your decision.
It's still worth it on console, but if you can, pc is the way to go. Console version only recieves critical updates. So you also can't participate in the thargoid war.
I play elite on console and I feel soo left out 😞 on game because the devs has left us so i might just quit elite and play something else if the devs are never gonna come back to console I'll quit playing Elite Dangerous 😔 so I'm just waiting for the game to die on the console
One hundred hours is a solid effort! We can understand how Elite Dangerous can feel repetitive after that long. Sometimes, taking breaks and coming back for shorter runs can help keep things fresh. Thanks for sticking around for the video and glad you liked it! :)
While it would be nice if they added VR to the on-foot sections. I wouldn’t consider that a dealbreaker, just a really great quality of life improvement. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your opinion. It’s always great to hear from other members of the community 😀
Thanks for dropping by and sharing your thoughts. Starfield is a solid game, and there’s much to love about it, especially ship customization. It brings a good single-player experience. Elite Dangerous scratches a different itch, especially its Galaxy and multiplayer. Both games bring something to the table, and there’s room on our hard drives for more than one space game 😀 Thanks again for stopping by and engaging with our channel.
@@abelireviews The game is absurdly time consuming, before it even becomes marginally entertaining; you must play, for hours, before you can play, I was 600 hours in, I had two billion credits, I had all the engineers unlocked, so that I could finally start playing the game properly but by then I was sick of it. The sheer laboriousness of having to constantly feed the game credits and materials from every corner of the galaxy just to get the things I need and don't even get me started on powerplay. This game is fine for someone who can commit to spending all of their time in front of their screen taxiing people back and forth Robigo or driving around Dav's hope in a circuit for God knows how long until they finally hoover up the mats they need but for normal people, who have real life commitments and/or want to make time to play other games it is an unrealistic ask. It takes too long to get anything at all done, the devs need to respect their player's time more by making this game genuinely accessible to casual gamers.
600 hours is an impressive amount of time. Maybe Elite Dangerous isn’t quite your thing anymore, but it seems like it offered something you for a good while. Thanks for sharing your perspective. Take care.
I was HUGE into Elite Dangerous back in 2015. The only problem was that since 2017, the game hasn't really changed a whole lot and I found myself getting bored doing the same repetitive things over and over again. Sure there were some additions or overhauls (mining, engineers, etc), but the core gameplay was still the same. I ended up playing less and less, and then with the disastrous release of Odyssey, I ended up quitting entirely. Now, years later, I bought my first VR headset, and what game do I try? Well... let's say I'm back cmdrs! o7
Reading your message totally reminds us of that quote from the John Wick movies;
“People keep asking if I'm back and I haven't really had an answer. But now, yeah, I'm thinkin' I'm back.”
Welcome back!!
Elite in VR is a game changer.
Back to Hutton Orbital!
@wikdjester961 100%
Same story applies to me also however I’m now returning
Loved your video. I love the way you explained things. Going to look at your channel for more. Keep it up!
Thank you very very much. Super kind of you to say 😊
The game is absolutely worth it. The deluxe edition (main game plus odyssey) is on sale right now on steam for $10. Even if it’s not on sale, $25 pretty reasonable for a completed game that is still being supported and given new content. People pay $60 for a game that they sink 40-80 hours into. $25 for elite is nothing, let alone $10.
100% agree!
Many people spent 1000s of hours in it
Agreed
I remember when I first played this game I felt completely overwhelmed trying to learn everything. What to do, where to go, how to get there, commodities trading, what shield I need, how to fuel scoop, how to dock etc. I almost quit because it felt so complicated, but I kept learning everything and now it's one of my favorite and most played games of all time. I smile when I see new players going through the same confusion and I assure them that it's so worth it.
Agreed; the first time playing Elite Dangerous was a magical experience. The promise of exploring the galaxy and the sheer scale of the universe… was incredible. But then reality sets in, and you realize you have no idea what you’re doing or how to begin figuring it out. That confusion can be overwhelming, and every new player seems to go through it.
We intend to help new players overcome that initial barrier so they can fully embrace the game without frustration. If we can make it easier for the next generation of Commanders, then we’ve done our job. Thank you for sharing.
17mins in and i bought the game because of this video 👍
You just made our day! Thank you for such kind words ❤️❤️
What do you think of Elite so far?
@@abelireviews it's a lot to get your head around , trying my best haha
It certainly is. It really does get easier as you play and hopefully some of our little videos are helpful. If you have any questions reach out anytime.
@sntki8561 just do some random missions, the more you do missions with a faction, your reputation is increasing and they pay better, so stick in the begining with a starport from where you take missions and you will have money very fast. After a while it will just snowball and you will have lots of money.
There are so many ways to enjoy this game... the learning curve can be steep, but considering that you can play in solo mode, you don't have to worry as much about being a total noob in a ten year old game. Want to shoot stuff? Lots of ways to do that.. want to go explore? Over 99% of the milky way is unexplored... there are a decade's worth of online utilities, third party programs to help find anything you're looking for, video guides on how to play, or how to do literally anything. I used to load the game up at night after a long day and just do cargo runs. You can grind for things, if you're about that, or you can ignore it. You can build a shop that can go immense distances in a single jump, or not. There is no wrong way to play.
Love this!! You are 100% right. Elite Dangerous is an open book and full of blank pages to write your own story.
99.94% is not explored yet
It's meditation in space... like mining for hours in hotspots you scanned
I used to be a console player on this game. I was sad to see the support leave, but inderstandable. I would prefer to live in a world where this game is well supported, even if only on PC. I now have plans to get an adequate PC and it's because of this game.
We started on console as well. I hope you get your PC very soon.
It's people like this that allow these developers to get away with murder. I was a console player. I paid full price for horizons. They were developing odyssey for console. For the console community to just bend over and take this from frontier is baffling. WE DERSERVE BETTER! I'm a console player. I'm not gonna be forced to build a $2k gaming pc to play a game that was already on console. I have over 500 hours on ps for what? A dead game with a whole community that they took a dump on. They could have made a console version. They already invested the time and money. Makes me sick that everyone just let them do this.
@@MistaGeezy90 well, that is a shame. I can relate with you as I logged quite a few hours on my console as well. But I would prefer them to have a game at all rather than the whole franchise be completely crashed because they couldn't handle multiple platforms. I agree, they messed up. But I would still like the game to exist because I really enjoy that universe.
@DobeyChru I get that. But if they were just going to give up on us then they should have just never released it on console. But I know they can do it. Frontier just released planet coaster 2 and it's cross platform been pc and consoles. You can even work on the same parks, albeit not at the same time but still. It's not a console edition game. It's one build for all gamers. I know that's a different type of game but it's the same developer. So them saying they couldn't get odyssey to run on console is pure nonsense.
I found that for many players Elite is hard to get into at first, but it offers something that will keep you coming back over and over again. I’ve personally got over 700 hours in game, and it still has something special that keeps me coming back.
Agreed. It certainly has a steep learning curve. But the overall gameplay loop is very rewarding.
@@abelireviewsthat’s me now. Trying to find life to sample for spacebux. I don’t mind the cash ships. With an adult life, time is limited. Bought me a Type 8 for mining later.
What really makes it difficult is when they remove core features, like VR from the game turning long time players into non players.
100% to your time statement. It feels like hobbies are the first things to go when your time is limited.
I wasn’t aware they removed any features? Last time I played I was able to play in VR.
As well as the many amazing thing about the game the sound design is top tier.
100%. The sounds and music are just perfect.
your comment about the engines: you were in supercruise, which uses a totally different propulsion system, meaning it creates a bubble around your ship, expanding space-time behind you, while compressing space-time in front of you. That's the Frameshift Drive, otherwise it would take literally days or years to travel from point A to point B.
Thank you for the context 😊
Love to hear the passion, im sold
Yay!!!!! If you have questions, reach out anytime 😊
808 subs after 500+ vids of quality walkthroughs? Make it 809. You deserve better.
You are far too kind and give us way too much credit. But thank you for the kind words. 😊❤️
Was introduced to ED back when it was released after obsessing over NMS during its horrible release. Bought an xbox one and immediately downloaded it with Horizons. Played for years. Then took a long hiatus because life. Made my return after buying a gaming PC back in 2020 joining a new crew. Then took another Hiatus dropping back in from time to time. When Ascendancy arrived i jumped back in downloading Odyssey effectively hooking me again. Ive went to Colonia and Sag A* twice, mined when void opals were a thing, Climbed the ranks singlehandedly starting a war and expanding my groups player faction to a nearby system, fought the Thargoids and got all but the Imperial Cutter and a Fleet Carrier (a working yet slow progress). This game is amazing and always keeps me coming back. I even documented my solo trip to the core and back on my IG page a few years back. Love the game and community. o7
Absolutely adore your story! Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️
What probably happened in that interdiction is that a navy vessel interdicted you for a scan. It's quite common in war systems.
That makes sense. Can never be too careful in a warzone 😂
Hell yes it is. I usually step away from the game during the summer just because I'm busy with a lot of other things, but I'm always amazed when I come back and right now it is better than ever!
It’s nice to take a break from any hobby. Then when you come back, you appreciate all the little details even more.
with all the new content they've been releasing this year alone? ABSOLUTELY it's worth playing in 2024!! o7 fly Dangerous CMDRs
100%
I rather fly safe because of rebuy costs 👦
@@notstandingwithukraine9478 well.. with powerplay 2.0... xD there are instances there IS no rebuy cost...
I’ve owned this game since a steam sale after Starfield. But this video is what finally convinced me to play
Yay!! Glad to hear it😊
If you have questions reach out anytime!
I have been playing all type of genres and AAA titles also alot of open world games all my life. I just started getting into space games lately.Just finished Late game Empyrion with my boys and we are thinking to jump to another space game , but given the reviews of Starfield we dont want to purchase that and have a buggy experience most of the time. Yesterday we came across Elite Dangerous and we are blown away.We got the deluxe edition from steam with the odissey dlc for 10$ and we hope to have a great experience. Thanks for this review!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you and your boys are diving into Elite Dangerous. The deluxe edition is a fantastic deal, and you’re in for an adventure.
Elite Dangerous can feel daunting at times. If you have questions or need tips, please reach out.
@@abelireviews we are already 10 hours into the game but dont know wtf we doing🤣 gotta give you an add on instagram
Apologies, UA-cam Studio doesn’t always let us know when comments come in. Hopefully you’re having a better time now :)
You said "all that good stuff" around nine times, I did skip a few parts so there could be a few more in there, although you didn't answer the Q of if its worth it in 2024, I think your end piece, where you did a double "all that good stuff" at 57:33 and 58:49 could be interpreted as a yes though. Well done.
Thanks so much for your comment and for watching the video! Haha, I guess I do have a habit of saying, "all that good stuff." Have to keep an eye on that for future videos. As for whether Elite Dangerous is worth it, we believe it is, and I'm glad that came through in the end, even if I didn't say it as clearly as I could have. I appreciate the feedback, and we'll make sure to tighten things up for the next one. Thanks again for the feedback!
@sntki8561 agreed!
Left years ago and now just getting back into the game with a new PC. I installed it last night and bought Odyssey. Just glad I didn't leave in the middle of nowhere. Still looking for my HOTAS and rudder controls in storage. Will probably restart in tutorials and remapping key bindings over the weekend.
Welcome back!! Hopefully you can find all your gear.
this reminds me of the time my friend started playing this game and thought that we could just go to beagle point in a day's worth of jumping lol
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Cool video.
Liked and commented for the algo.
Keep up the good work.
That was very kind of you. Thank you! We absolutely appreciate you taking the time. ❤️❤️❤️
Yes, it’s. Playing since release. And more content and gameplay features are coming.
It’s a great game and it’s only getting better.
We are so f*cking back in 2024.
Engineering overhaul, new ships, new powerplay, colonization upcoming in 25.
EDO still lives.
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I bought this game year i tried many times to get into it actually i love the idea of this game "big fan to NMS and starfield" but easily lost and don't know how to play it or what and how to do anything like how to trade , join frontier or how to do ground operation ,or any other things but u really encourage me to try again thx 🙏🏻❤
Yay!! Glad to hear we were able to inspire you to try again. If you are looking for inspiration on what to do. We have loads of videos on the channel and if you have any specific questions reach out anytime.
I love the interior of the Sidewinder. It reminds me of Samus’ ship from Metroid.
100% agree. The Sidewinder has a great interior and it’s a perfect introduction!
Excellent review, thanks.
Thank you 😊
One of the best things to do is team up with some friends and do things together.
While playing solo is still very rewarding. Playing with friends has the potential to take the experience to another level.
I was a kickstarter backer back in the days, I can say that game actually worth it, for the amount of money (and if you buy a key from certain sites you can even get it for less than 3$) you get great experience, I'm not a hardcore day to day player, I just occasionally getting into my anaconda, or corvette, or type 9 and just do whatever I want to, game doesn't hold your hand, that is minus and plus at the same time, I wish devs rework tutorial for new players in Odyssey to make them feel more in game, but ED has so much "inside" mechanics that for some people it's just a big no-no, so learning a game can be challenging for some people.
TLDR: Game IS worth it if you are into space-sim/exploration type of game, but I just wish and hope someday ED will be so much more, even though I will be real and say that developers are slow with updates and new inventions for the game due to bad launch of... you know which expansion, and overall not so big of crowd for space-sim games.
Thanks for the comment and for being a longtime supporter of Elite Dangerous! Agree that the freedom in the game is one of its greatest strengths. It’s incredible to jump into your ship and explore or take on missions as you like. The learning curve can be intense, especially for new players. That’s why we made a few how-to guides on this channel to help new players get started. Thanks again for stopping by!
No better time to be an Elite Commander. Boldly go.
Facts!
The Alliance Challenger reminds me of the Big Boy from Dark Orbit
Just looked it up. The resemblance is uncanny!!
the best time to play actually, today another big update is coming!
Agreed! So many reasons to start playing 😀
I use to play ED about 3 years ago on Xbox but I haven’t played for about two years so after the update and so on I’m returning but this time on pc
You are returning at a great time. Welcome back!
My Corvette is ready to engage in the endless grind for the carrier😂
Nice!!!
The better question to ask is. "Is Elite: Dangerous worth if if you have a job, a life, go to school, or have a family?" If you answered "no" to all of the above, then Elite: Dangerous is for you! All they need to do is relax the grind a bit. I am at a standstill becuase I just can't be assed to engineer anything. Credit acquisitions has also got too arduous to do. It's a shame becuase I love it a lot. I want to play it. I just can't commit the time, or the mental stress.
Have you tried playing recently? The good news is they reworked engineering and power-play. Plus Thargoids have invaded Sol. Plus plus the booze cruise is back on. So much great content!!
I backed this game on kickstarter, and keep coming back every now and the, it's changed so much since then. Last I played was about 3 years ago, but not for long, now I'm back to give it another go with the new updates recently.
Best thing is that it's NOT play to win, I don't care if other players buy paint jobs and support the devs, however I don't like what fdev are doing recently with their "early access" ships which you can only buy with real money for a few months, then they are available for everyone. However since I play 99% of the time in SOLO mode, then it doesn't affect me personally and it's more dough for the devs :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It’s pretty cool to hear that you’ve been with Elite Dangerous since the Kickstarter days. I think one of the best things about the game is the freedom to enjoy the experience any way you want. Have you tried any of the new ships yet?
@@abelireviews No problem, No not tried any yet, just got some smaller ones, adder, viper, cobra mk3, and my asp explorer. I'm trying to learn the ropes again and trying collect mats for the mandalay.
@harag9 totally get that. Planning to get the Mandalay as well. It just looks cool!!
As I've had more resources to support the things that I enjoy, I've had less issue with things like the ships for $ thing. After spending hundreds and hundreds of hours enjoying the world that they created, I like to spend money that supports the devs. I've got my ARX all ready to buy the Mandalay tomorrow. Can't wait!!
@@timstough7600 Same here. I sent them some dosh to support them. When I backed the game I have a lifetime pass so got odyssey for "free", I've bought a couple of paints even though I play solo and play mostly 1st person, while on a planet I see the ship.
At least it is call Elite Dangerous instead of Bug Citizen.
We haven’t played Star Citizen yet, it sounds like they are making some great progress, and have more to come. On the Elite Dangerous, side it’s exciting to see all the updates in the horizon.
yes, next question
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ABELI you need to do your history check... Elite is actually an Apple 2C game... from my childhood and I am 52!
Appreciate the additional context! Thank you 😊
@@abelireviews BBC Micro was the first computer it was on, actually lol
That’s a fun fact. Thanks for sharing.
I gotta say, i have it installed since i was a kickstarter backer.
But it is only occupying space in my computer. Sometimes i look at the shortcut in my game's folder... look at my joystick... and think "OOhh boy... it was fun, but the game require soooo much time...." then i start Tarkov (SPT) and do a quick raid.
TBH with you i stopped your video at 06:53 because you are telling what the game can offer and not if the game "is still worth to play in 2024", you know?
So i will ask here: Is it worth now a days???
Everytime i try to go back to play, i get bored after 50 hours of gameplay.
I never uninstall it, but i feel sadness after awhile. Maybe because of the lack of interest from Frontier to continue to develop it... idk.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. Elite Dangerous can be a significant time investment, and it’s easy to feel conflicted about diving back in. In our opinion, the game is still worth it in 2024, especially considering that Frontier Developments has introduced and announced significant updates.
Powerplay has received a comprehensive rework. At least four new ships have been added. The Thargoid invasion has introduced new gameplay elements and challenges. Looking ahead to 2025, player-driven colonization of the galaxy will also be introduced.
Ultimately, it’s your choice whether the game is for you and whether the above updates are of interest.
Thanks for your comment.
o7 Cmdr Silent_Trigger =] Do you have any advice as to how to best get to Elite IV/V in Trading ? I saw that you're Elite IV Trade Rank in this video, and I've hit Elite rank in Trade but I'm not sure how best to progress in Trade _effectively_ =] Thanks so much ! Great video by the way =D
Great question! Thanks for the kind words.
I didn’t even realize my trade rank was up that high. A lot of it came from the “Booze Cruise” event held by the Pilot Trade Network, which was a huge help.
Aside from that, I recommend focusing on high-profit trade routes in busy systems and using large cargo ships. Stacking trade missions for extra rewards and participating in Community Goals could provide a nice boost. Just don’t let it get in the way of enjoying the game 😀
@@abelireviews Sweet ! Thank you so much for coming back to me so quickly =] I'm like you, always trying to get more people into the game, I love it ! =D I shall put your awesome ideas into action, thank youuuuuuuuuuuu =D
@Cmdr_Amethyst you’re far too kind. Thank you. ❤️❤️
@@Cmdr_Amethyst i can vouch for this, i also did my elite V in trading with the booze cruise and rackhams peak
@@mikeenslin3009 Thanks so much for coming back to me =) I shall keep an eye open for future events and see if I can (figuratively AND literally) cash-in on them =D
Haven’t, played in years….Before you could walk around anywhere. Have to get back into my Python’s cockpit and check out the new Cobra that’s coming out. Hopefully the Targoids disappeared, I never did like that part of the game.
Hope you enjoy your time back. There are still Thargoids, but they are pretty easy to ignore if it’s not something you are interested in.
Better check out the new Python MK2 ! It's such a great ship (but absolutely combat orientated)!
Can’t wait to try it!
I do wish there were ship interiors.
Agreed.
@@abelireviewsI’m enjoying your video, thank you. Subbed!
Thank you for letting us know and thank you for the sub!! 😊
I wish they added that as well. The closest you can get to ship interiors is in VR. But you can only walk around the cockpit.
it is 0.06% that has been explored. Not near the 5% you mention. 😁
Even better!!!!
I just started playing and I've never seen a "Disembark" option when docked at a station. Maybe this is because I always play Solo and have never gone into open play. Edit: I found out why, I don't have Odyssey. Just Horizons. I may purchase because it would really expand the game play.
Do you have the additional DLC?
@@abelireviews I probably don't. I'll have to look into it.
@@abelireviews I figured it out. I just have Horizons. I do not have Odyssey. That would be why.
Glad you were able to get it sorted. It usually goes in sale. Hopefully you can try it out in the future. 🚀
@@abelireviews It looks like a lot of fun. Adds an entirely new level to the game.
Played well over 1k of hours. Great game. Sadly, IMO, got a bit stale later down the line where it seemed the devs were just fighting to death with their own engine to add anything new to the game (multi-crew never got stable, they had to roll back pretty planets, because they were too taxing for systems, they went back on their promise of ship interiors etc). Then I tried Star Citizen, and it worked a few times, and those times spoiled me for what a space game could be... but usually it doesn't work, so it's too frustrating to play. Now I don't have a space game to play and my hotas is waiting patiently building up a layer of dust until the day comes...
Thanks for sharing. After 1000 hours, it's understandable that any game can start to feel repetitive. Taking breaks helps. We haven't tried Star Citizen yet, but we were early backers years ago. Maybe we should check it out. Thanks for stopping by :)
@@abelireviews Just don't try now. Unless you are VERY lucky and get a fresh server- It's a mess. Bugs , server crashes , unresponsive AI, etc
@realnaste We’ve played fairly consistently and didn’t run into any issues. Looks like we were luck. Will keep our eyes out for bugs. Thanks!
@@abelireviews Are we still talking about Star Citizen? If so: Wow. I'm jealous! Enjoy then!
Oh lol. No not yet. Elite Dangerous. We still need to install Star Citizen. Sorry for the confusion.
Short answer: YES.
Indeed!
I tried for 100hrs, just can't get into it.
Completely understandable. Was there anything particular that you didn’t like or wasn’t clear?
@@abelireviews can't put my finger on it, I wanted to love the game so much, hence the 100hrs.
No worries. Plenty of other games out there. If you have other suggestions let us know. We play and make videos for other games too.
@@abelireviews at the moment I don't play any other space games, been waiting on star citizen for like 15 years lol but I really do enjoy parts of elite but I dunno maybe it's the missions seem to lack life and I know it's space but player interactions are non-existent except for when they are trying to kill you.
@Vosmalus All valid points. My spouse and I will often do missions together. Either in our own ships or as a crew. That helps bring a bit more life into the empty space.
I was crazy about this game several years ago but left for Star Citizen because it got repetitive and boring. This video has convinced me to give it another shot.
Yay! Welcome back 😀
Has Star Citizen become repetitive and boring to you, or there is still a lot of things to do in it?
My spouse and I haven’t played Star Citizen since the very first alpha builds. Where all you could do was walk around your ships hanger. That said Elite Dangerous has not felt boring or repetitive and we still enjoy it.
My issue with this game is that the planets are small.
But the Galaxy is large 😂
Without the notoriety mess its awesome..with it ..na im out
What do you mean notoriety mess?
Elite originated in 1984 and so did Thargoids and the Sidewinder.
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This is a great game with a great history.
Your video is a nice compliment to it.
Thanks.
That’s a fun bit of history. Then you for sharing ❤️
Hell ya it’s worth it
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Yes, yes it is
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Problem is, when Elite Dangerous IS "worth it" (that is to say, when something especially interesting is happening), the servers can't handle it and it becomes a very frustrating experience.
ED is a superb space-sim' but the main thing that players need to understand is that the stuff they do in the first couple of weeks IS exactly the same stuff they'll be doing for the rest of their time playing.
It's very rare that anything extraordinary happens... and when it does the servers will fall over and most players won't be able to experience it.
Completely get where you're coming from. While server issues can be frustrating, the vastness and immersion of Elite is incredibly rewarding. Everyone’s experience can vary, but for us, the journey itself has been a big part of the appeal.
Is it worth it for consoles
Elite Dangerous on console means you’ll miss out on the Odyssey expansion, which is PC-only and adds on-foot exploration and on-foot combat. However, you’ll still have access to the core exploration, mining, and PvE content from the Horizons expansion. If you’re focused on space exploration and combat, you’ll still find plenty to enjoy on console, but future updates and the ability to walk on planets will only be on PC.
Wishing you the best of luck with your decision.
It's still worth it on console, but if you can, pc is the way to go. Console version only recieves critical updates. So you also can't participate in the thargoid war.
@abelireviews thank you for the info
@@zerose7en722 thank you
watch out bro dont mess with guy system
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If you have friends to play with this is the game. If you are solo you should skip it.
Both options are great. Playing any game with people, especially close friends, is excellent. But playing solo is also rewarding.
I play elite on console and I feel soo left out 😞 on game because the devs has left us so i might just quit elite and play something else if the devs are never gonna come back to console I'll quit playing Elite Dangerous 😔 so I'm just waiting for the game to die on the console
It’s a real shame. If you happen to get a pc, maybe you will be able to come back.
just buy PC and stop crying because u have console...
Consoles are just not the right hardware for that type of complex games!
Wasted 100h
Boring, repetitive, shallow, no-skill unbalanced mess.
nice vid tho :)
One hundred hours is a solid effort! We can understand how Elite Dangerous can feel repetitive after that long. Sometimes, taking breaks and coming back for shorter runs can help keep things fresh. Thanks for sticking around for the video and glad you liked it! :)
Absolutely not worth it till they put VR in the whole game. No more money ever till they do.
While it would be nice if they added VR to the on-foot sections. I wouldn’t consider that a dealbreaker, just a really great quality of life improvement. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your opinion. It’s always great to hear from other members of the community 😀
I don't have a vr setup, so not a deal breaker to me, tho i see how that would be irritating, especially if you used vr before odyssey.
the problem with elite dangerous is simple , they ignore the single player RPG game segment and now STARFIELD rule the RPG space game
Thanks for dropping by and sharing your thoughts. Starfield is a solid game, and there’s much to love about it, especially ship customization. It brings a good single-player experience. Elite Dangerous scratches a different itch, especially its Galaxy and multiplayer. Both games bring something to the table, and there’s room on our hard drives for more than one space game 😀
Thanks again for stopping by and engaging with our channel.
@@abelireviewsED multiplayer/open is full of gankers (even in starting areas where new players just finished the tutorial)!
O7
Thank you for stopping by 😊
no, not yet, its better to wait till next year when colonisation will be released
No time like the present. It’s still a great game today.
No.
Everyone has their own preferences, and there are plenty of great games out there. For us, Elite Dangerous is still an amazing experience. Take care.
@@abelireviews The game is absurdly time consuming, before it even becomes marginally entertaining; you must play, for hours, before you can play, I was 600 hours in, I had two billion credits, I had all the engineers unlocked, so that I could finally start playing the game properly but by then I was sick of it. The sheer laboriousness of having to constantly feed the game credits and materials from every corner of the galaxy just to get the things I need and don't even get me started on powerplay. This game is fine for someone who can commit to spending all of their time in front of their screen taxiing people back and forth Robigo or driving around Dav's hope in a circuit for God knows how long until they finally hoover up the mats they need but for normal people, who have real life commitments and/or want to make time to play other games it is an unrealistic ask. It takes too long to get anything at all done, the devs need to respect their player's time more by making this game genuinely accessible to casual gamers.
600 hours is an impressive amount of time. Maybe Elite Dangerous isn’t quite your thing anymore, but it seems like it offered something you for a good while. Thanks for sharing your perspective. Take care.