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[wapplew]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReOfmwzcvo8

Look like dynamic UI in action. Heath bar, quick item, EXP bar and weapon icon fade away after combat, compass bar stay on all the time tho.
Custom UI it is.

 

[Jblanks]

I watched a few of the preview things but is there any new gameplay videos where it's not being talked over? I want to hear the game sounds.

 

[Loudninja]

I watched a few of the preview things but is there any new gameplay videos where it's not being talked over? I want to hear the game sounds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNpbsUjS-Yo

There is still talking but way less.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LoywcePJX0

Sorry best I can find so far.

 

[boujeejamboree]

Money never bought an ounce of time.

 

[Kazuo Hirai]

What's the general consensus from these previews?

It boost to #3 on Amazon UK, it is what mainstream think

 

[M.D]

I never pre-order or buy a game day 1, but I've been hyped as hell for Horizon ever since I saw. This will be the exception.

£37.5 is not that bad for day 1 anyway!

 

[Alo0oy]

The skill tree doesn't give much hope for that. Other than a couple of instant stealth takedown varients there aren't any real melee skills to learn. I also haven't seen any melee weapons other than the basic starting spear yet (though it's possible I just missed it) so I'm not expecting much variety in that regard either (probably just a basic progression of slightly more powerful spears, maybe some elemental ones).

Either way not an issue for me personally (bow play looks plenty good enough to keep me satisfied) but I wouldn't go in expecting much from the melee until proven otherwise.

Actually, there are a few melee skills, and we've seen multiple Spears (and the Spears have the same rarity system and customization slots other weapons have).

Geoff Keighley said the melee combat is pretty good in his video, my main concern with melee is the lack of different types of melee weapons, like an axe or a broadsword.

 

[silva1991]

What's the general consensus from these previews?

I don't think there is even one negative. Praises all over the place. Doesn't necessarily indicate how the game will be reviewed though, so keep that in mind.

 

[wapplew]

Actually, there are a few melee skills, and we've seen multiple Spears (and the Spears have the same rarity system and customization slots other weapons have).

Geoff Keighley said the melee combat is pretty good in his video, my main concern with melee is the lack of different type of melee, like an axe or a broadsword.

I think melee only viable on smaller robo and stunned robo.
It's not like thunderjaw is some slow moving boss that let you dance around it's back.

Horizon 2 with these kind of melee, please GG

 

[boredandlazy]

I don't think there is even one negative. Praises all over the place. Doesn't necessarily indicate how the game will be reviewed though, so keep that in mind.

But haven't you seen that cutscene?

 

[The God]

Can someone tell me which videos show off the combat the best?

 

[M.D]

Actually, there are a few melee skills, and we've seen multiple Spears (and the Spears have the same rarity system and customization slots other weapons have).

Geoff Keighley said the melee combat is pretty good in his video, my main concern with melee is the lack of different types of melee weapons, like an axe or a broadsword.

What video? Searched but I couldn't find anything from him

 

[Loudninja]

You can go up pretty high
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLzP-4_Tqlk

 

[Alo0oy]

I think melee only viable on smaller robo and stunned robo.
It's not like thunderjaw is some slow moving boss that let you dance around it's back.

Horizon 2 with these kind of melee, please GG

Keighley said he took out a large Sawtooth with the Spear.

 

[wapplew]

Keighley said he took out a large Sawtooth with the Spear.

Any link to the video?

 

[CouchMaster]

DmC was fantastic, and For Honor is beyond great imo.

Wasn't DmC combat developed by Capcom? or I'm mixing it up with re-release.

 

[Alo0oy]

What video? Searched but I couldn't find anything from him

It was linked a few pages ago, I think the channel's name was McFireandIce or something like that.

 

[vivekTO]

What's the general consensus from these previews?

its a flop!!

Can someone tell me which videos show off the combat the best?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl13gY58bow

this has machine only focus.

 

[boujeejamboree]

Money never bought an ounce of time.

 

[tmac456]

Have avoided pretty much all of the preview vids except for a couple minutes of Geoff's and the devs ps4/ps4 pro comparisons.

Think I may just play this on my OG ps4 and hold off on pro till the fall. Gonna be a long month of waiting...

 

[Jblanks]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNpbsUjS-Yo

There is still talking but way less.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LoywcePJX0

Sorry best I can find so far.

Thanks.

 

[Alo0oy]

What video? Searched but I couldn't find anything from him

Any link to the video?

Found the video
https://youtu.be/ReOfmwzcvo8

The facial animations are pretty good in here.

 

[M.D]

It was linked a few pages ago, I think the channel's name was McFireandIce or something like that.

Found the video
https://youtu.be/ReOfmwzcvo8

The facial animations are pretty good in here.

Thanks!

 

[Cloukyo]

If slightly better than mediocre counts then ok.

This, God of War combat is braindead, DmC combat is slightly less braindead, it's a shit game but it's the best you'll get in terms of combat when it comes to a western game, and even then the combat is kinda shit.

I don't have very high hopes for melee combat in Horizon. Thankfully its not the focus.

 

[Loudninja]

The area at 4:43 is amazing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaqs8GY1_vQ

 

[Loudninja]

This vid has very little talking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PldjKC-HG_Q

Also it shows the Cauldron entrance

 

[takriel]

I can't wait to see your opinions when Zelda and this releases.

Oh you wouldn't be interested in my opinion tbh. I'm a pretty big Zelda fan, so that automatically biases my view towards these games.

 

[LastMinuteHero]

Those questions would still be rampant with an OP update. People don't read the OP lol.

Sorry, I haven't read or watched anything. I've just been taking part in the discussion/nonsense in this thread. Sanji got you though.

Man you really take the whole blackout thing seriously huh? I tried and I caved in

Spoiler

watched the ps eu video and it was glorious

70℅ nonsense/30℅ discussion

That goes for anything on the internet

Spoiler

dunno why this game is a special case though; with people trying to be the excitement police or whatever

The area at 4:43 is amazing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaqs8GY1_vQ

You really should have been the one making this thread, Loud. OP's not getting updated; there are some missing articles and videos. Probably a slim chance but do you have a link to a video where she fought a bird like machine? I saw it a few pages ago but I can't seem to find it

 

[Loudninja]

Man you really take the whole blackout thing seriously huh? I tried and I caved in

Spoiler

watched the ps eu video and it was glorious

That goes for anything on the internet

Spoiler

dunno why this game is a special case though; with people trying to be the excitement police or whatever

You really should have been the one making this thread, Loud. OP's not getting updated; there are some missing articles and videos. Probably a slim chance but do you have a link to a video where she fought a bird like machine? I saw it a few pages ago but I can't seem to find it

Ghost Robo showed it at 8:41
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl13gY58bow

Not talking about the Glinthawk right?

 

[AyraSutoraifu]

The area at 4:43 is amazing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaqs8GY1_vQ

Or this piece of forest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl40YCEOcXI&t=1m28s

 

[Guymelef]

So how many different robo enemies have we seen for now?

 

[LastMinuteHero]

Ghost Robo showed it at 8:41
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl13gY58bow

Not talking about the Glinthawk right?

Ah that's the one, thank you! On an unrelated note, if the max level is 50-something, then there's no way you can get all skill points; meaning there's room for a variety of playstyle right?
Also just to be clear, striders and broadheads are different right?

 

[silva1991]

But haven't you seen that cutscene?

Of course I did. That's way I will be waiting for it to be free on PS+

Spoiler

/s

Wasn't DmC combat developed by Capcom? or I'm mixing it up with re-release.

Game was developed by Ninja Theory. Their next game Hellblade looks like it will have a decent combat as well.

So how many different robo enemies have we seen for now?

Let's see:

1- watchers
2- thunderjaw
3- crabs
4- horse
5- bull/ox
6- big saber tooth tiger
7- small saber tooth tiger
8- giraffe
9- crocodile
10- big eagle
11- smaller eagles or maybe crows?
12- another flying bird
13- ground bird/chocobo
14- sniper cheetah
15- those non aggressive deer
16- big guys with huge green liquid containers
17- corrupter from E3 2016 demo
18- that giant machine from the last story trailer

I'm sure I missed some.

Edit: I forgot about that big boar(or bear?) from pre E3 2016 trailer

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

The variety of Robo Dinos in this game is most impressive.

 

[Loudninja]

Ah that's the one, thank you! On an unrelated note, if the max level is 50-something, then there's no way you can get all skill points; meaning there's room for a variety of playstyle right?

You get SP from some missions too.

So how many different robo enemies have we seen for now?

16 so far.

 

[tmespe]

You guys know you can link to a certain time in the video by right-clicking and "copy url at current time" right? Makes it easier for people, especially if it's a longer video.

 

[CrayToes]

Pre ordered on PSN. This is going to be a visual feast on my Pro/4K TV.

 

[vivekTO]

We have arranged for a community Q&A with @Guerrilla for Horizon Zero Dawn! Get your questions in here

 

[John Wick]

Where did you get that from my post? People can't talk about their concerns without being questioned about it...

You stated it yourself that your concerned about the character talking to herself too much. Judging by the previews she certainly does a lot of that. I just wrote you might not enjoy the game if that bothers you.

 

[Callibretto]

We have arranged for a community Q&A with @Guerrilla for Horizon Zero Dawn! Get your questions in here

I asked if we can obtain all the skill in skilltree in 1 playthrough and if there's a way to re-spec your character

 

[vivekTO]

I asked if we can obtain all the skill in skilltree in 1 playthrough and if there's a way to re-spec your character

"No thanks I will get the answers from the game it self "

Robot elephants

I still can't believe they haven't touched on that , its a no brainer .

 

[Skux]

The variety of Robo Dinos in this game is most impressive.

Seriously. It's reaching Pokemon levels of hype for me. Can't wait to see what other crazy stuff Guerrilla has in store. Robot elephants? Dragons? Wolf packs that merge into a giant beast?

 

[LastMinuteHero]

Wonder if anyone can answer this; if I destroy a part of a robo animal, do I lose that item they're carrying and vice versa? Cause that would be a nice little touch; being careful of how you finish off an enemy and all

 

[Callibretto]

Seriously. It's reaching Pokemon levels of hype for me. Can't wait to see what other crazy stuff Guerrilla has in store. Robot elephants? Dragons? Wolf packs that merge into a giant beast?

if they count variation as separate machines, we might have seen most of the robots. if not, maybe there'll be around 8-10 more unique machines.

Wonder if anyone can answer this; if I destroy a part of a robo animal, do I lose that item they're carrying and vice versa? Cause that would be a nice little touch; being careful of how you finish off an enemy and all

it's different depending the component, the blaze canister for example are flammable, if you hit it with normal arrow, it will detached from the machines and you can pick up the item. if you hit it with flame arrow, it will explode and deal fire damage to surrounding area.

attacking a specific part can also make the machine to lose some of their attacks. like Bellyback can't shoot fireball anymore if you destroy it's neck area

 

[John Wick]

Game looks amazing especially on Pro. I'm gonna just roam around the world just checking it out. Probably ride around and take photo's.

https://youtu.be/DgAFQ1leafY

 

[silva1991]

I was gonna say I want mammoth robo, but then i realized that will only make Far cry comparisons even worse lol.

What I really want a a giant anaconda robot in the jungle area.

it will be amazing.

 

[LastMinuteHero]

if they count variation as separate machines, we might have seen most of the robots. if not, maybe there'll be around 8-10 more unique machines.



it's different depending the component, the blaze canister for example are flammable, if you hit it with normal arrow, it will detached from the machines and you can pick up the item. if you hit it with flame arrow, it will explode and deal fire damage to surrounding area.

attacking a specific part can also make the machine to lose some of their attacks. like Bellyback can't shoot fireball anymore if you destroy it's neck area

Ah so it's a pick your poison type of situation; make quick work of the enemies but lose the loot in process or face a tougher fight and get valuable items

Game looks amazing especially on Pro. I'm gonna just roam around the world just checking it out. Probably ride around and take photo's.

https://youtu.be/DgAFQ1leafY

Heh hermen did say that nature documentaries like planet earth was one of his inspirations for the game

 

[vivekTO]

according to this , there should be 26 machines in the game?

 

[ReplacementPelican]

according to this , there should be 26 machines in the game?

Decent enough number for such well designed and animated machines.

Obviously, I'd hope for as many as was possible but it seems like they've kept quite a lot secret then.

 

[Luigiv]

Actually, there are a few melee skills, and we've seen multiple Spears (and the Spears have the same rarity system and customization slots other weapons have).

Geoff Keighley said the melee combat is pretty good in his video, my main concern with melee is the lack of different types of melee weapons, like an axe or a broadsword.

Yeah I forget about a few skills, watching the video again there does a pear to be a few like precision and strong strike. Still very basic stuff that won't do a lot for a melee build. Spear systems sounds exactly what I was expecting though I'm glad to hear their in higher volume than I thought.

Again though, I'm really not expecting much for a viable melee focused build. It might work alright against smaller foes but will probably fall apart when facing larger robots. I suspect only high level players will be able to pull it off as a kind of challenge run. Melee really is intended to be complimentary to your many ranged weapons.

according to this , there should be 26 machines in the game?

I forget which video but in one the devs said "25". Looking at that screen, the 26th symbol (the cross through the circle) doesn't appear to resemble a robot so that fits.