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[Lynd7]

Despite reviews saying otherwise....

I dunno, I just watched IGN's video review and they pretty much said exactly that.

 

[Loudninja]

Probably not since it doesn't seem like it'll be ready in time BUT the full breakdown isn't going to be focused on frame-rate so it won't matter.

I'll do a third video for the performance patch.

I wouldn't get too excited for it as it likely just means an un-capped frame-rate. The 4K mode is still likely going to be the best way to play.

Yeah but its cool to have those options.

 

[GTR R35_Supra RZ]

Bruh but dat Feb. 28th release date dou...salty I am.

 

[Heshinsi]

Guess the checks cleared.

You have an internal checklist that the game had to hit in the reviews?

 

[BossDarkseid]

So basically another typical Ubisoft game with robots this time. The destructoid review really brought me down to Earth - because i don't want to do any of that stuff again. Ive done it enough in other games.

...so, is it one review that echo's your concerns or is that enough? :/

 

[Jawbreaker]

All the Witcher comparisons are reminding me about how every Witcher thread here is like 50% talking about how bad the "gameplay" / combat is. I wonder if this will end up being similar.

It's not the combat that's being compared to that game. By all accounts, the combat in Horizon is leagues better.

 

[Smellycat]

Impressive reviews!

 

[kneePat]

I can't wait to play this next week. But, I'll only have like 3 days before Zelda and the Switch comes out. Fuck.

 

[RoadHazard]

Pretty good game, huh.

I'm gonna get it, but it won't be at release. Gotta prioritize dat Zelda, can't have two massive games like that going at the same time.

 

[Brix]

When i hear people saying Horizon quest writing, world building and character personality details are equal to the Witcher 3 quality, i say that is simply not true.

It's really nothing more than that.

People have different opinions brah.

 

[packy34]

Holy shit @ the scores. I think this is outperforming most people's expectations.

 

[MineralCraver420]

So the consensus seems to be that it is a traditional open world but executed really well with some fun combat, a cool setting, and a lot of polish? Sounds nice. I'm glad that this generation has been moving the open world genre forward, with The Witcher 3, MGSV, and now this buckling the conventional wisdom of what you can do with the genre's storytelling, gameplay, and setting. With this and Zelda not that far away from each other, the genre is in good health.

 

[Gudji]

When i hear people saying Horizon quest writing, world building and character personality details are equal to the Witcher 3 quality, i say that is simply not true.

It's really nothing more than that.

Witcher 3 is so fucking overrated. The game is good but some of you talk of it like it could do no wrong. It's like all the quests, all the dialogue, all the VA is fucking amazing in the witcher 3 (which it isn't). Maybe I have to install the game again and get the "pan" for the old lady... amazing quest.

 

[Zen Aku]

Potential GOTY contender?

Most likely.

 

[Savantcore]

ooooooh just saw this. Looking forward to the photo thread.

Game's really surpassed expectations.

 

[kennyamr]

I was going to wait a few more days to preorder but heck, Guerrilla deserves it, I'm preordering now.

 

[Acquiescence]

PC Games? Wut?

"I don't remember greenlighting Horizon for the PC."

 

[b0uncyfr0]

LMAO, lets find the most negative review and go with that. Maybe read the reviews bro, this is flat wrong.

EDIT: Need coffee. Meant to say the fact that none of the reviews mentions its similarity to the ubisoft pattern is troubling. Granted i haven't read al the reviews but still suspcious.

 

[GeoramA]

I had Zero Doubts.

Congrats to Guerrilla on a successful new IP!

 

[vivekTO]

When i hear people saying Horizon quest writing, world building and character personality details are equal to the Witcher 3 quality, i say that is simply not true.

It's really nothing more than that.

But... Have you played the Horizon!!! I mean this discussion could be held in OT thread.
No??

 

[Skux]

Extra crow to be found at the "What are your expectation for Horizon Zero Dawn?" thread.

 

[Shambala]

Annoying, dude has a complex.



LMAO, lets find the most negative review and go with that. Maybe read the reviews bro, this is flat wrong.

Lmfao man crazy that's the only one that resonates with him 😂

 

[gundamkyoukai]

I'm getting more interested in this game as time goes on but that USGamer review seemed to confirm all of my fears regarding the game. As an RPG fan I'm picky about what I like and want in my RPGs, and story is a big factor. Of course, the majority of reviewers either have a child's understanding of narrative complexity or simply don't care about story that much. I picked up FFXV based on its good reviews and boy was that a mistake. With Mass Effect around the corner I might hold off on this game until a discount.

Is this a troll post .
So only USgamer have a understanding of narrative complexity or care about story .
There over 60 review with some saying the story is good or at least okay .

 

[T-0800]

If I preorder on PSN will it preload? Also how big is the file size? I can't see an answer on the store.

Thanks.

 

[Enclose]

Wow, amazing reviews. 1st March cant come soon enough.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

Wonder what the heck they do with a sequel. Robo zombies?

REAL dinosaurs

 

[Moz La Punk]

About the mission comparisons to Witcher 3: I find the missions in The Witcher 3 a bit better.

However, the gameplay of Horizon is better.

So it evens out.

Just my two cents.

 

[onemanasylum]

To me the fact that its a ubisoft game and it hasn't been mentioned is troubling.

Because it isn't one, unless Ubisoft invented crafting?

 

[Floody]

ooooooh just saw this. Looking forward to the photo thread.



Game's really surpassed expectations.

Same, there's already some great shots in the first impressions thread, can't wait to see what other can do.

 

[GravityInsanity]

Wonder what the heck they do with a sequel. Robo zombies?

Spoiler

Please make it happen Guerilla.

 

[ponpo]

It's not the combat that's being compared to that game. By all accounts, the combat in Horizon is leagues better.

Hopefully. My mind will hurt less in the future if "winner of 5000 game of the year awards" stat isn't paired with "the gameplay sucks"

 

[texhnolyze]

I dunno, I just watched IGN's video review and they pretty much said exactly that.

Yeah, reviewers said so many things. Remember that even DA Inquisition got 89 in Metacritic.

Fun factor in open world games is such a hard 'standard' to set. While one enjoy it in a game, others may not think so.

 

[BossDarkseid]

To me the fact that its a ubisoft game and it hasn't been mentioned is troubling.

Wait, I'm confused...you think Horizon is a Ubisoft game?

 

[black070]

To me the fact that its a ubisoft game and it hasn't been mentioned is troubling.

The juniors are out in force.

 

[Shambala]

REAL dinosaurs

I think ur on to something. I like the way u think lol

 

[Skux]

REAL dinosaurs

But real dinosaurs wouldn't even be that fun to fight. No lasers, detachable weapons, glowing weak points, override ability...

 

[Moz La Punk]

Hopefully. My mind will hurt less in the future if "winner of 5000 game of the year awards" stat isn't paired with "the gameplay sucks"

Yes the combat is miles ahead of Witcher 3. Aloy feels so much more flexible.

 

[bigol]

Well formed opinion for someone who hasnt played the game.

I watched hours of people playing it,the 30 minutes previews, the 3/4 hours streams that were quite late game and i saw the gameplay loop didn't quite change compared to the 30 minutes previews. I know what the cauldrons are (not that special), i know the simplistic puzzles in them,i read some level headed impressions in spoiler thread (not the overly excited ones), i have the feeling i know everything i need to form my opinion on the game.

 

[oti]

I'm still not a big fan of the Ubisoft formula but reading that the world feels great and that the story is interesting makes this a 100% purchase for me. Whenever I'm done with Zelda.

yeah true. Again I dont mean to critize Zelda, Im a huge fan and I am looking forward to it. Like I said, its more that Horizon took all my attention all of a sudden and I didnt expect that.

That's GREAT!
The fact that Horizon accomplished that in the face of the long-awaited new Zelda game speaks for it louder than any review score could.

 

[SomTervo]

Of course, the majority of reviewers either have a child's understanding of narrative complexity

Are you suggesting the only good narratives are complex ones?

 

[OrbitalBeard]

About the mission comparisons to Witcher 3: I find the missions in The Witcher 3 a bit better.

However, the gameplay of Horizon is better.

So it evens out.

Just my two cents.

Not for me. This all but guarantees I'll prefer Horzion by a significant amount.

 

[Altairre]

I'm going to bow out of this thread. If I keep reading any of this, it will be too painful to wait till next week. Fantastic job GG. It seems like you really knock it out of the park!

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

 

[bombshell]

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

That is damn good lol

 

[Kayant]

That easy franchise establishment Wasn't expecting it to do so well. GG Guerilla Games.

 

[- J - D -]

You are forgiven for Killzone Shadow Fart, GG.

 

[Nasbin]

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

Danny O'Dwyer's thoughts

Wanted to quote this. Some very positive impressions from Danny.

 

[Prototype Viktor]

Shinobu warned us all so long ago, seems like just yesterday his hints and the leak images were happening

 

[Moz La Punk]

I'm still not a big fan of the Ubisoft formula but reading that the world feels great and that the story is interesting makes this a 100% purchase for me. Whenever I'm done with Zelda.

That's GREAT!
The fact that Horizon accomplished that in the face of the long-awaited new Zelda game speaks for it louder than any review score could.

This is one of the only times that the 'Ubisoft-formula' didn't irritate me but instead felt like it fit well with the game. I think it has to do with variation in surroundings, the breathing gameworld and the exciting gameplay.

 

[Maroon Gamer]

http://www.vg247.com/2017/02/20/hor...had-a-baby-and-it-deserves-to-win-your-heart/

Horizon Zero Dawn is going to make other open-world developers sick with envy.

It is The Witcher 3 of post-post-apocalyptic robo-dino adventures; it is the sort of thing Ubisoft will wish you had never seen if it dares to release another time-sucking, glitch-filled Assassin’s Creed.

This is very probably the most flawless open world game ever made.

 

[black070]

I watched hours of people playing it,the 30 minutes previews, the 3/4 hours streams that were quite late game and i saw the gameplay loop didn't quite change compared to the 30 minutes previews. I know what the cauldrons are (not that special), i know the simplistic puzzles in them,i read some level headed impressions in spoiler thread (not the overly excited ones), i have the feeling i know everything i need to form my opinion on the game.

Except for how fun it is to play.