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No Man's Sky has divided opinion - there's no doubt about that - but is the space exploration sim really bad enough to warrant a refund? Some disgruntled players seem to think so.

According to Eurogamer, the publication has been contacted by numerous unhappy gamers who have asked Sony for a refund after purchasing No Man's Sky from the PlayStation Store. As many of you will know, Sony's refund policy when it comes to PlayStation Store purchases is pretty clear: if you've already downloaded the content, then it has to be deemed faulty in order for you to get your money back.

With this in mind, some of those seeking a refund have pointed a finger at the game's performance, saying that its crashing issues are unacceptable. Others, meanwhile, have apparently cited motion sickness as their reason to ask for a refund. And, perhaps unsurprisingly, some have demanded a refund based on the suggestion that the title isn't the same product that's been advertised.

This story goes a little deeper, though, with one of Eurogamer's sources going into detail about his dealings with Sony's customer support. Blastiel states that he got in touch with the company after No Man's Sky crashed three times in less than two hours of play. Sony told Blastiel that he could get a refund, but he'd be unable to play the game ever again.

"I was told I couldn't re-buy it off the store digitally, and I couldn't buy a physical copy because whatever system they employ in the background wouldn't let me run it. They delete the license from your account, and that seems to put a block on it," he recalls.

It's a bit of a messy situation to be sure, but what do you make of it? Do these people have a right to be unhappy with Sony? Have you ever been in a similar situation? Go on a good old rant in the comments section below.

[source eurogamer.net]