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[vivekTO]

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.

That could be the boss fight , the ancient one , the godzilla!!!

 

[Arklite]

I'm wary of how the story will play out, not much confidence in the script or plot execution after watching trailers. Otherwise pure confidence in Guerrilla's visuals, art direction, combat mechanics, and enemy design. The previews have been great on that front.

 

[Callibretto]

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.


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.

the 26th symbol had an exclamation mark, which usually mean there's some new info that you can look at.

 

[Mula]

maybe i´m crazy but i´m getting Dark Souls Vibes from the Combat

 

[Magic Mushroom]

I'm wary of how the story will play out, not much confidence in the script or plot execution after watching trailers. Otherwise pure confidence in Guerrilla's visuals, art direction, combat mechanics, and enemy design. The previews have been great on that front.

Previews are positive about the story and characters as well, even though it is only based on five hours with the game of course.

Take EG for example:

It's never an ideal way to get a feel for the rhythm of an open-world RPG, but it was just enough to get an idea of the story that Guerilla is trying to tell with Aloy - a story that is surprisingly compelling, despite the fact that many fans feel they've already got the main narrative beats pegged a mile off.

 

[isaacnukem]

maybe i´m crazy but i´m getting Dark Souls Vibes from the Combat

Easy Allies said that the melee part feels heavy. Forgot the exact term, but it kinda meant to me that it gave off a Souls vibe.

 

[Equanimity]

Those people want to live in their own echo chamber, posting it is the correct decision IMO, even if the majority are just toxic comments that didn't even bother to read the preview.

Yeah it just goes to show that most didn't even bother reading the preview. Also, I'm not sure why but the title of my submission was changed over night on that website, that has never happened before.

 

[Loudninja]

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.

Yep they spent like 6 months each one.

The Thunderjaw took much longer then that since it was the first one they work on.

 

[texhnolyze]

So there is plenty of side stuff , two of them are undiscovered as well , maybe arena type fighting.

There's at least 2-3 side stuff in there that I'll be skipping altogether.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

I will try to make a FAQ for the OP. Please give me your questions.

 

[wapplew]

I will try to make a FAQ for the OP. Please give me your questions.

What are the size of cauldrons? Any direct weapon loot?

 

[Kenzodielocke]

What are the size of cauldrons? Any direct weapon loot?

You should try to give me questions that I can answer with the material we got so far, lol.

 

[BlackBuzzard]

What are the size of cauldrons? Any direct weapon loot?

He does not know that. I think he means questions people have asked like HUD customization etc.

 

[wapplew]

You should try to give me questions that I can answer with the material we got so far, lol.

Ops, sorry, too excited.

 

[pswii60]

Looking at some of the new videos, I feel like this is the first game this gen that truly feels completely 'next-gen' in its visuals, I said 'wow' a couple of times. It's been a while.

Can't wait to see it on my Pro.

 

[HeisenbergWW62]

I will try to make a FAQ for the OP. Please give me your questions.

Can you adjust the hud?

I know the answer but a lot of people have been asking

 

[Tyaren]

Looking at some of the new videos, I feel like this is the first game this gen that truly feels completely 'next-gen' in its visuals...

The Order: 1886, Uncharted 4, Driveclub?

 

[Always-honest]

The Order: 1886, Uncharted 4, Driveclub?

Maybe because this is also open world.

 

[vivekTO]

Yep they spent like 6 months each one.

The Thunderjaw took much longer then that since it was the first one they work on.

Thunderjaw took 18 months from start to finish and it was the first robo they finished for the game. it was one of the previews and words from art director himself.

Rest took less time.

 

[Loudninja]

Stuff like campfires,photomode,rather choices have and impact on the game and does the game have different settings should be in the FAQ.

This should help
https://blog.eu.playstation.com/201...we-discovered-from-playing-horizon-zero-dawn/

 

[pswii60]

The Order: 1886, Uncharted 4, Driveclub?

The Order was incredibly linear and had letterbox bars. U4 looks impressive in many parts, but still feels like it's running on the PS3 engine underneath it all. And Driveclub looks good but feels like it's all smoke and mirrors.

Horizon is on another level, it's open-world. There's no smoke and mirrors. It's all there, it's real and you can go wherever you like. And the character models look sublime. So yeah, I stand by what I said.

 

[vivekTO]

U4 looks impressive in many parts, but still feels like it's running on the PS3 engine underneath it all.

Ok lets not get crazy in here, There is no such thing bounds to engine.

 

[Prototype Viktor]

Photomode ToD change. Also nice for watching the cloud-lighting change quickly and dramatically!

Photonics? Fuck I got to do a photo contest again

 

[Loudninja]

IGN: 2 Minutes of Horizon: Zero Dawn's Beautiful Combat Gameplay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qxky-foycWc

 

[vivekTO]

I understand why some people are excited for this but it doesn't take enough risks for me. I feel like I've already played it...

#TakeRisk

 

[crazygambit]

uh? I didn't know that

Games that don't do saving easily (e.g. Dark Souls - although yes you can quit to main menu) aren't great for parents

Does it even matter anymore with the suspend function on PS4?

I just put it to sleep and then pick up right where I left off.

 

[ced]

Spoiler

Robot cheetah that goes stealth and drops mines, sure why not.

Yeah but his HP bar remains so going stealth is kinda dumb.

 

[LastMinuteHero]

I will try to make a FAQ for the OP. Please give me your questions.

What's the max level cap? One of the written articles said 51? so I think you can put that in.

Yeah but his HP bar remains so going stealth is kinda dumb.

Think I might be mistaken but the hp bar persisted because of the fire and electric damage

 

[Kenzodielocke]

I posted a few in the OP, copied some answers from the PS Blog. If it's missing something, give it to me.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

What are cauldrons?
Can UI be customised?
Why does health regen sometimes?

 

[Kenzodielocke]

What are cauldrons?
Can UI be customised?
Why does health regen sometimes?

Are we sure the health regen thing is not just simply someone using a potion?

 

[vivekTO]

I posted a few in the OP, copied some answers from the PS Blog. If it's missing something, give it to me.

Put some new gif we have posted , for example the environmental one.

 

[DriftingSpirit]

Can UI be customised?

https://twitter.com/dejongemathijs/status/826169142315253760

Edit - lol, muh bad.

 

[Slackbladder]

What are cauldrons?
Can UI be customised?
Why does health regen sometimes?

Maybe health regen is a bonus added to armour, if it is health regen. Or are all bonuses to armour simply boosting skills/stats like speed, health % etc?

 

[Magic Mushroom]

What are cauldrons?
Can UI be customised?
Why does health regen sometimes?

Cauldrons are this game's dungeons and yes, the UI can be customized.

EDIT: Ah, you wanted to include them in the OP instead of asking these questions. My bad.

 

[silva1991]

Are we sure the health regen thing is not just simply someone using a potion?

It has to.

 

[DriftingSpirit]

What if their are baby machines roaming about? :O

Like, a young Thunderjaw?

 

[Yurikerr]

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

This video is great to show some of the HUD customizations.

You can see that when he's not engaged in combat there's only the markers and the compass.

Are we sure the health regen thing is not just simply someone using a potion?

One of the previews said it is like a canteen that you fill with herbs and can activate to regain some health.

For what I saw, it's the green bar below the health one.

 

[LastMinuteHero]

Are we sure the health regen thing is not just simply someone using a potion?

The healing mechanic in this game is dependent on the green/blue bar below your health bar. It indicates the amount of healing items you have in your bag so to speak. When you've used up all your healing items, the green bar will be empty and your health will stop regenerating. I think ghostrobo explained it in one of his videos

 

[Magic Mushroom]

OP, perhaps add this preview to the list. It's one of the more interesting ones imo.

https://www.theguardian.com/technol...he-feminist-action-game-weve-been-waiting-for

 

[D6AMIA6N]

Game looks awesome!

Definitely preordering the digital version asap

 

[hydruxo]

Weather effects look phenomenal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT6hAc7HUhA

When she got to the village, I dipped out. That split second I saw of it gave me Novigrad TW3 vibes. Looks so damn good.

 

[AerialAir]

Stuff like campfires,photomode,rather choices have and impact on the game and does the game have different settings should be in the FAQ.

This should help
https://blog.eu.playstation.com/201...we-discovered-from-playing-horizon-zero-dawn/

While that video looks fun on the gameplay side of things, that quest had a lot of go to and talk to this guy objectives. I do hope it is fun and diverse because I really want this game to succeed, but it has me worried.

 

[ReplacementPelican]

Yep they spent like 6 months each one.

The Thunderjaw took much longer then that since it was the first one they work on.

6 months on each? That's crazy, it does explain why they look so good though.

Still can't believe this game is coming out, I remember the artwork leak and thinking it looks like every game that gets canned. Reminds me of the covers of old sci-fi novels.

 

[Drewfonse]

OP, perhaps add this preview to the list. It's one of the more interesting ones imo.

https://www.theguardian.com/technol...he-feminist-action-game-weve-been-waiting-for

Great read

 

[Alo0oy]

The healing mechanic in this game is dependent on the green/blue bar below your health bar. It indicates the amount of healing items you have in your bag so to speak. When you've used up all your healing items, the green bar will be empty and your health will stop regenerating. I think ghostrobo explained it in one of his videos

I think the green bar is independent of your healing items. Think of the green bar as the herbs you collect, while potions are crafted and used independently.

That's how I understood it anyway.

 

[Domcorleone]

I will try to make a FAQ for the OP. Please give me your questions.

Q: Can you give me the best example of how the game plays?

A: Here is a walkthrough that shows towns, trading, Hunter Trials, Cauldrons (i.e. dungeons),Skill Trees, dialogue/VA, combat, side quests and main missions

Part 1:

https://youtu.be/oKIEeglflfQ?t=51s

Part 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PldjKC-HG_Q

 

[Guymelef]

I really like the DOF effect when you open the weapon selection menu.

 

[Crossing Eden]

Maybe because this is also open world.

Witcher 3, AC:Unity

 

[viHuGi]

The Order was incredibly linear and had letterbox bars. U4 looks impressive in many parts, but still feels like it's running on the PS3 engine underneath it all. And Driveclub looks good but feels like it's all smoke and mirrors.

Horizon is on another level, it's open-world. There's no smoke and mirrors. It's all there, it's real and you can go wherever you like. And the character models look sublime. So yeah, I stand by what I said.

What did I just read????