Crafting Done Right
The crafting in No Man’s Sky stands out among what has become a steady stream of titles that are including crafting these days. While there are certain things that can only be done with specific elements, the most basic functions can be pulled off with more than one element.
The crafting is also not a difficult process where you have to drag and drop an item into one slot and then drag the created item into another specific slot. Once you have the right elements to make something like, the Carite Sheet, the game will tell you whether or not you have enough of an element and then allow you to craft with the push of a button or two.
It helps there aren’t dozens of different elements in the universe as well. Play the game for a bit and you’ll not only remember all the elements you need to pick up, but what they are used for on your person, your ship, or your Multi-tool. In No Man’s Sky, even the more difficult blueprints for crafting will have you looking for rarer elements, but you won’t need to try and memorize five or six ingredients. The approach allows people who love crafting to have a ton of fun, while people who enjoy the benefits of crafting without spending 20 minutes figuring out what they need some enjoyment as well.
