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Horizon Zero Dawn |OT| The Land After Time
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It has been a while since I've played a game where I've had zero idea how much a resistance bonus of given gear would help me. I can't even tell if 15 is supposed to be a lot or a little since I can't, as far as I can tell, see my base stats anywhere. Is 15 vs 20 a big difference? Or 15 and 16? Same goes for weapons, everything is so annoyingly vague.
Maybe fucking up is too harsh, but I don't like this either way. I'd gladly take the damage calculation functions and calculate the values myself.
ieatzombies
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I've been playing on hard and it feels like a nice sweet spot without frustration. Crank it up and have fun
Primethius
Banned
Can anyone do me a favor and point me to some performance mode vs resolution mode 1080p screenshot comparisons?
I want to see if my game is bugged or something or if the resolution mode just isn't that good for 1080p.
I want to see if my game is bugged or something or if the resolution mode just isn't that good for 1080p.
Yeah, I am playing on hard, taking on 3 scrappers early on in the game, with just normal arrows and no weapon mods is no joking matter!
Omnistalgic
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This game!!!!!
I turned off all UI besides the enemy hidden/seen level and their health bar.
Feels like I'm playing in an interactive painting!
Guys don't be afraid to play on Very hard, this is the way to go if you are seasoned gamer, once the mechanics clicks, you'll be taking down Sawtooths with ease! Even the limited melee is useful, and is a valuable option in combat. Use your wits, all the weapons so far are very very useful if you use your brain.
I turned off all UI besides the enemy hidden/seen level and their health bar.
Feels like I'm playing in an interactive painting!
Guys don't be afraid to play on Very hard, this is the way to go if you are seasoned gamer, once the mechanics clicks, you'll be taking down Sawtooths with ease! Even the limited melee is useful, and is a valuable option in combat. Use your wits, all the weapons so far are very very useful if you use your brain.
Pantsuit Apologist
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So this game is stunning on my Pro and 65" KS8000. Played for a solid five hours and had to force myself to stop so I could go to bed.
Doomshroom
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Bought this on my way to work. Only 8-10 more hours before i can jump in. 
Darryl M R
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Right now I'm playing on Hard. I think I might switch it to very hard after I complete my first
cauldron
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
I thought she looked like the Feral Kid from Mad Max 2/ Road Warrior
Just an couple hours in but damn--- my weekend will be all Aloy...
zkorejo
Member
No I looked for them and found them during that intro on ps4 slim.
I don't think it's bugged, I guess they have more ram free (and bandwidth) in 1080p mode and use it for higher res dof or perhaps heavier aa in those situations compared to the 4K mode?
Edit: I do see improvement to some things in the 4K mode, such as thin tree branches in the middle distance that don't shimmer as much when panning the camera, vs the 1080p mode. It's very subtle though.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
ok! i guess i gotta buy the game then lol
You normally get armor in RPGs with arbitrary defense values right? Of course, higher generally means better but you'd have to get hit and compare the damage to know how much of a difference it makes. Rarely does an RPG ever only use easy to understand % values.
It would be easy to reply "better everything" but I wouldn't do that.
Lifejumper
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Telegraph 10/10 : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/r...view-gorgeous-gripping-apocalyptic-adventure/
EDIT: Woops, old review.
EDIT: Woops, old review.
Freeman76
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It would be easy to reply "better everything" but I would do that.
She cant manage her quests better lol.
Im not sure how I feel about having to select the quest to complete the objectives. Seems a bit backwards to me, if I kill 3 watchers with eye shots during another quest why does that not tick off my Tutorial quest at the same time? Dumb bird needs to learn lol
The percentage in the initial post was just an example, it doesn't have to literally tell me the percentages. Should've made that clear.
heh, well, she has tech. he had his eyes and nose.
I think it's a design choice that you can't save unless you reach a bonfire. Someone else can correct me if I'm wrong.
PeskyToaster
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the key is to use the spear. I just waltz up to herds of whatever; dodge, heavy attack, critical strike when they are on the ground.
Ugh, I always hate it when you can't fast travel whenever you want in open world games.
texhnolyze
Banned
The game is also saving after passing certain points in quests, especially main ones.
1.21Gigawatts
Banned
I got my copy this morning.
Holy shit! Hunting is fun. Feels so good. I already feel badass taking down the weak machines in the opening area
Holy shit! Hunting is fun. Feels so good. I already feel badass taking down the weak machines in the opening area
Ammogeddon
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Yeah it's the only thing that's bugging me right now. Way too easy. I'm not far through so hoping the other bots aren't so easy to stealth kill.
Ruthless_Barbarian
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So pretty
Primethius
Banned
Ah, I see. Yea, I think I might just go with the 1080p mode on my TV then. The IQ is already phenomenal and I think it just looks better in most situations.
The downsampled IQ is disappointing though. Toggling it on or off during conversations has no perceptible effect for me. Coming off of a game like For Honor or Deus Ex which are downsampled, Horizon's mode very much pales in comparison.
A Serious Man
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I don't usually get distracted by photo modes but jesus christ, this game is just too beautiful.
jmaine_ph
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Yea I was thinking that too. Like the way they did that.
Having a cost always is good, but I think it's too cheap. I like it when it's more harsh.
Of course this is way better than Elder Scrolls et al.
you can buy a "golden" travel pack... which gives you unlimited fast travel..
You can switch the difficulty while it's in progress. I enjoy it a lot on Hard.
Cool! thanks, didn't know that.
Apparently (haven't gotten it myself), you can buy a Golden Fast Travel pack from some merchants which is unlimited.
I'm going to take some screens and see if we can compare.
Vanagandar
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Actually you can craft them with meat. Its the last entry in the crafting options
JetSetRadio
Banned
Found my first tallneck, rode it for like 5 minutes in awe. Beautiful area.
I'm playing on Hard as well. That pack was kicking my ass, then I remember I had melee attacks. Slapping it with a spear is much easier than combat rolling and shooting with the bow.
Infinite_Daremo
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So is Very Hard bullshit cheap x2 enemy damage or is it well balanced around dodging like a pro and using all items at your disposal?
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