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[Kenzodielocke]

Don't feel sorry for companies.
Both of them will be fine.

Honestly, I didn't know Zelda was such a sales juggernaut (lol).

 

[Zedark]

When the release dates were set I actually felt sorry for GG going up against Zelda but now I feel sorry for Nintendo going up against Horizon. GG has really exceeded all expectations this time.

Both will do just fine. Zelda likely isn't going to tank in reviews in my eyes, so it will hold its ground quite alright.

 

[Orpheum]

holy hell. i expected 8's and 7's across the board. Well done GG, day one it is for me

 

[Mooreberg]

I was optimistic about this game, but damn. Looks like an excellent outing from GG.

 

[onemanasylum]

Great reception from the gaming press, well done Guerrilla.

The first quarter of this year is stacked and my wallet can only take so much punishment, I just can't shake the feeling that when you take away how amazing the game looks it's still going to play like every other open world game, so for now Horizon you'll have to wait.

Despite reviews saying otherwise....

 

[ISee]

Just wanted to chime in and say that I have a PS4 vs PRO frame-rate analysis video coming in a couple hours for DF. Then, on Wednesday or Thursday, I'll have a full breakdown of the visuals similar to what I did for Uncharted 4.

As always. Thx.

 

[mingo]

Another game I have to buy now.... Wallet am cry. Unfortunately this will have to wait tho. Switch and Zelda gets my money for march. Won't be able to play both at the same time.

 

[BigTnaples]

Just wanted to chime in and say that I have a PS4 vs PRO frame-rate analysis video coming in a couple hours for DF. Then, on Wednesday or Thursday, I'll have a full breakdown of the visuals similar to what I did for Uncharted 4.

Awesome.




Is this with the Pro frame rate patch in place?

 

[BigEmil]

USGamer is clickbait don't click on that article people and if you do remember to put adblock on. They did a 2.5/5 so 5/10? Bullshit

 

[brandonh83]

When the release dates were set I actually felt sorry for GG going up against Zelda but now I feel sorry for Nintendo going up against Horizon. GG has really exceeded all expectations this time.

Seriously? They both sound like great games.

 

[Qvoth]

Hmm I thought it could get 90 meta minimum :/

 

[MKIL65]

I just can't shake the feeling that when you take away how amazing the game looks it's still going to play like every other open world game.

That's not what the reviews are claiming.

 

[Conduit]

Just wanted to chime in and say that I have a PS4 vs PRO frame-rate analysis video coming in a couple hours for DF. Then, on Wednesday or Thursday, I'll have a full breakdown of the visuals similar to what I did for Uncharted 4.

Hope that you will test frame-rate mode on Pro and release a video.

 

[Godan]

Nothing less objective than doing this to decide if you buy a game or not. Like seriously

Well when you are on the fence about it and then spend £45 on a game that turns out to be shit. End of the day its been working for me so far stayed clear of the games that turned out shit ie NMS

 

[zoukka]

Hmm I thought it could get 90 meta minimum :/

Yeah dat 2 point difference sure means a lot.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

USGamer is clickbait don't click on that article people and if you do remember to put adblock on. They did a 2.5/5 so 5/10? Bullshit

Please tell me you're joking. Please.

 

[The Pope]

I am pretty sure Zelda will be better received regardless of its quality. However in terms of sales, which will sell better? I think Horizon could sell 4 million this year. Maybe 6 million lifetime. Zelda should be in a similar ball park correct? I am assuming the Switch is not going to light the world on fire.

 

[onemanasylum]

I am pretty sure Zelda will be better received regardless of its quality. However in terms of sales, which will sell better. I think Horizon could sell 4 million this year. Maybe 6 million lifetime. Zelda should be in a similar ball park correct? I am assuming the Switch is going to light the world on fire.

Lets not do this please.

 

[dark10x]

Much appreciated, thank you - were you aware of the day one Pro patch that adds a mode that favours framerate at 1080p ?

The high frame-rate mode is not yet in the game. The patch hasn't been released yet.

I'll definitely test it when the patch IS released, though.

 

[RossoneR]

I thought KZ2 & 3 were two of the most mechanically solid first-person shooters of last gen

Kz2 has active servers 8 years after release. With cod4 and halo 3 best fps of that gen.

Buying limited edition of Horizon at game, Nioh,Nier and MEA ll wait.

 

[erawsd]

Some idiot on [nonamesitenotgivingfreepublicity] gave it a 3.5/5
same person gave NMS a 5/5

Ever wish you could fire somebody for being THAT bad at their job? How out of sync with the industry are you at that point?

No that would be dumb, opposing opinions are a GOOD thing. Anyone concerned with being "in sync" are the ones who should be fired.

 

[Cyborg]

I am pretty sure Zelda will be better received regardless of its quality. However in terms of sales, which will sell better? I think Horizon could sell 4 million this year. Maybe 6 million lifetime. Zelda should be in a similar ball park correct? I am assuming the Switch is going to light the world on fire.

This is a Horizon Zero Dawn thread, leave Zelda out of it. Every time, every god damn time!

 

[Jawbreaker]

USGamer is clickbait don't click on that article people and if you do remember to put adblock on. They did a 2.5/5 so 5/10? Bullshit

She just didn't enjoy the game all that much. It's a minority opinion among all other reviews, and it's nothing to get worked up over.

 

[wbEMX]

Well, damn. I certainly did not expect those scores.

 

[steven28]

Wow great scores and an 89 on mc,way better than my 84 prediction earlier this year.Congrats to guerilla games.

 

[jonno394]

Some idiot on [nonamesitenotgivingfreepublicity] gave it a 3.5/5
same person gave NMS a 5/5

Ever wish you could fire somebody for being THAT bad at their job? How out of sync with the industry are you at that point?

3.5 is the same as a 7/10, how is the reviewer an idiot for giving it 7/10? How is the reviewer also an idiot for enjoying one game more than the other, reviews are the reviewers personal opinion on the game.

 

[Chase Lebowski]

overrated

 

[His Majesty]

Nothing less objective than doing this to decide if you buy a game or not. Like seriously

User score can often be a good indication of the quality of a game unless there is some massive controversy involved (e.g. Mass Effect 3).

 

[Rymuth]

The high frame-rate mode is not yet in the game. The patch hasn't been released yet.

I'll definitely test it when the patch IS released, though.

Cheers, John. Looking forward to it

 

[brandonh83]

This is a Horizon Zero Dawn thread, leave Zelda out of it. Every time, every god damn time!

This would be for the best lol.

 

[The Pope]

This is a Horizon Zero Dawn thread, leave Zelda out of it. Every time, every god damn time!

Two open world fantasy games releasing within a few days of each other...common it fun to pointlessly speculate .
Edit: Maybe not in the review thread I suppose...

 

[DrunkShogun]

Great to see the positive reception. Been convinced to buy this after Nier and persona 5.

 

[Fat4all]

Horizon Zero Dawn |OT| Zelda

 

[onemanasylum]

User score can often be a good indication of the quality of a game unless there is some massive controversy involved (e.g. Mass Effect 3).

Not really, most user scores are ruined by warriors giving games 0/10. It's literally the worst way thing to judge your purchase decision.

 

[ISee]

found this Pro vs. vanilla PS4 video..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDX-chxRLKE

only 720p though.. which kind of kills the 4K comparison..

Was still in YT rendering, video is now available in 2160p.
Better draw distance and higher resolution on Pro, looks great so far.

 

[Lifejumper]

Seems like John Gonzalez is the real deal?

 

[ChelseaLoveX]

I am pretty sure Zelda will be better received regardless of its quality. However in terms of sales, which will sell better? I think Horizon could sell 4 million this year. Maybe 6 million lifetime. Zelda should be in a similar ball park correct? I am assuming the Switch is not going to light the world on fire.

I remember the days when we could all come together and enjoy/love video games. Why does there need to be so much competition between games? Watch a little gameplay, decide if it's a game you want to spend hours playing, and buy it if you do. Why can't there be room for this AND Zelda without it having to turn into a sales competition?

 

[Backfoggen]

Some idiot on [nonamesitenotgivingfreepublicity] gave it a 3.5/5
same person gave NMS a 5/5

Ever wish you could fire somebody for being THAT bad at their job? How out of sync with the industry are you at that point?

USGamer is clickbait don't click on that article people and if you do remember to put adblock on. They did a 2.5/5 so 5/10? Bullshit

Ah, it's a PS4 exclusive review thread, I see.

 

[Riposte]

I remember the days when we could all come together and enjoy/love video games.

Nah. If anything, the recent console war tensions is a throwback.

 

[SomTervo]

It's wholeheartedly true, and those who can't see that are using fallacy of composition to prove games are on a ever so slight decline.

Yeah I had a root around and Finder think so. I wonder if there are any other sources.

Sorry for laggardy response, this thread is moving at near light speed.

 

[Kazuo Hirai]

User score can often be a good indication of the quality of a game unless there is some massive controversy involved (e.g. Mass Effect 3).

I don't like OverWatch
But I don't think it's a 6.7 though
.

 

[TheWorthyEdge]

Wow. Just wow.

Expected it to be good...but Colin Moriarty saying it's The Last of Us level of good? SHIT SON!

 

[MKIL65]

I remember the days when we could all come together and enjoy/love video games.

That has never been a thing. Sega and Nintendo fans were at each other's throats back then.

 

[Skux]

Horizon Zero Dawn |OT| Zelda

Horizon Zelda Dawn |OT| A Link to the Future Past

 

[Fat4all]

Nah. If anything, the recent console war tensions is a throwback.

reminds me of when I was a young pupper

 

[Memento]

Seems like John Gonzalez is the real deal?

Yeah, the I have been reading some quotes and seems like the writing is on point. The man is good.

 

[miller.skippins]

for what it's worth, Danny O'Dwyer is really into it as well...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGJWt8yCiqE

 

[bennibop]

This would be for the best lol.

What about Far Cry and Witcher 3 can we mention them? ;-)

 

[Alex Stroud]

I remember the days when we could all come together and enjoy/love video games. Why does there need to be so much competition between games? Watch a little gameplay, decide if it's a game you want to spend hours playing, and buy it if you do. Why can't there be room for this AND Zelda without it having to turn into a sales competition?

People with little going for them in life often live vicariously through their chosen corporation's successes, so much so that reviews that score a point or two below the trending average are seen as fishing for them clicks.

 

[vivekTO]

Seems like John Gonzalez is the real deal?

Yeah, Well him along with other hires proved to be a good Grab for guerrilla and they all delivered.