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Horizon: Zero Dawn | Review Thread
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Clarkus Darkus
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Great reviews, And kudos for GG for taking a big risk creating a game in a genre new to them.
This game was always going to get salt from certain people, Whether it was Witcher fans, PC fans, Graphics whores etc.
On my 4K set, This will be bobby roode style glorious.
This game was always going to get salt from certain people, Whether it was Witcher fans, PC fans, Graphics whores etc.
On my 4K set, This will be bobby roode style glorious.
BlackBuzzard
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You just described 90% of GAF, so not that surprising tbh.
Other 10% is Kat avatars.
martino
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I hope so, that was my prediction
Can't wait to hold this in my hands.
this game will come with two steelbook for me .
Dunno which one i prefer
onemanasylum
Banned
LMAO at those being as well aticulated and written as Joel or ellie, Please.
What about the rest of the reviews that don't agree with US gamer? Why are you only fixated on the one negative review?
You just described 90% of GAF, so not that surprising tbh.
lol fair enough
I was wondering the same.. Maybe he's just thinking about how Miyazaki said he didn't want to do any more Souls game.. But for Sony to let BB franchise go is just stupid and I doubt they'll let a cash cow like that go away.
mysteriousmage09
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The list of games this is compared to is massive. Tomb Raider, Red Dead Redemption, Monster Hunter, Witcher 3, Zelda, Far Cry, Enslaved, Metal Gear Solid V, Mad Max... the list goes on.
But at the same time it feels like something completely fresh. It's everything that's been done before, put together in a way that's never been done before.
But at the same time it feels like something completely fresh. It's everything that's been done before, put together in a way that's never been done before.
Back-In-Black
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Or I made the comment specifically because I knew this. One writer does not make a well written game. Any dumb COD game where they get some big Hollywood screenwriter could tell you that.
Two reviews. And, the collective impressions of the rest.
aussiedude08
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Australia has one with the Mini Artbook and Steelbook.
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/games-con...n-4/horizon-zero-dawn-limited-edition/970547/
I would of thought they release this edition in other countries.
giancarlo123x
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God dammit, between all the games released on ps4 and the switch next week how the dick do I make time for this? Being a gamer is great right now.
dreamlongdead
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Pleasantly surprised at all the 5/5 scores. Never would have expected almost a 90 average.
I had anticipated a good, but overhyped game. Guerilla did unbelievably well on their first try.
I had anticipated a good, but overhyped game. Guerilla did unbelievably well on their first try.
Breh.. Not fair.. Send me a steelbook. I hate how the steelbook here in the US is tied to the Collector's edition.
Aceofspades
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Its really understandable to compare those games, but my original point was for people who loves X game so much that they wish Y game turns bad.
OT great scores for Horizon.
GHG
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What about the rest of the reviews that praise the narrative as one of the game's standout positives though?
MegaSackman
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I just woke up and read some of Eurogamer review but I didn't like that it compares Horizon with The Witcher III quite often... The Witcher III is a 250hs game, cmon.
Basketball
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Is Aloy a Jabberjaw ?
like Lame nuRaider
like Lame nuRaider
Absolutely crazy. I kinda still don't believe it until I'll play it next week. It's just that Witcher 3 is a masterpiece in storytelling and world design. It's on another level concerning open world games. I didn't think there would be a game so soon that could come close to it's brilliance. If Horizon can do that, oh boy are we in for a treat.
Unbelievable reviews.
mickcenary
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Really happy for GG. I feel like they cop a lot of flak on Gaf for things that other devs get more of a free pass for.
Dunno if I'll pick this up, as I'm so burnt out on anything open-world, but I hope it sells well.
Dunno if I'll pick this up, as I'm so burnt out on anything open-world, but I hope it sells well.
Necro900
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onemanasylum
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Someone in the impressions thread.
QUOTE:
"The story is one of the best AAA big budget plots in years. It's detailed, consistent, emotional and very satisfying until the very end. That's important to me because most big budget scifi games have laughable stories when you compare them to good stuff like SOMA. Plus the collectible side materials like diaries and voice logs are also great.:
Aligns up with most reviews, but lets focus on US gamers lol.
QUOTE:
"The story is one of the best AAA big budget plots in years. It's detailed, consistent, emotional and very satisfying until the very end. That's important to me because most big budget scifi games have laughable stories when you compare them to good stuff like SOMA. Plus the collectible side materials like diaries and voice logs are also great.:
Aligns up with most reviews, but lets focus on US gamers lol.
But two reviewers form the consensus for a game ?
Riposte
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This whole business of "serving crow" to people who said they weren't interested in the game is about as pathetic as throwing a fit over a negative review (which has also appeared several times in this thread).
This is about console wars, right? People usually don't give a shit this much.
This is about console wars, right? People usually don't give a shit this much.
ISee
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Now I'm very tempted.
Btw why are there so many good games coming out recently? RE7, Nioh and now HZD.
What is happening.
An excellent suggestion that I never would have thought of on my own in the reviews thread.
semiconscious
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Didn't Brandon Jones praise the side characters and the writing you get about them and the main story from data/pages lying around? If I'm not mistaken, his gripe was with the main quests middle, with the best writing and more interesting moments being at the end of the main quest.
Sounds kinda similar in structure to NV, honestly.
onemanasylum
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Then why are you saying combat is bad, when reviews mention it as the games strong point?
Thornton Reed
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amazon uk selling the game with the steel case for an extra £1. It's a no brainer. Preordered
I never preorder. Jim sterling and jeff gerstmann's reviews are enough for me to pull the trigger
Napalm_Frank
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Zelda shaking in it's boots .
I still need to think if I wanna get this before pricedrop since I'm a lil burned out on open world sandboxes. I still hope it does well so Sony realizes (if they haven't already) that Guerilla is way too talented to be wasted on rushed launch games (shadowfall) or just a testing ground for whatever the new gimmick/rage is (killzone 3, I mean holy shit. I refuse to believe anyones actual creative vision was to take the excellent KZ2 and cram 3D, move controls, co-op, call of duty ect. to it. At least it still turned out ok).
.I still need to think if I wanna get this before pricedrop since I'm a lil burned out on open world sandboxes. I still hope it does well so Sony realizes (if they haven't already) that Guerilla is way too talented to be wasted on rushed launch games (shadowfall) or just a testing ground for whatever the new gimmick/rage is (killzone 3, I mean holy shit. I refuse to believe anyones actual creative vision was to take the excellent KZ2 and cram 3D, move controls, co-op, call of duty ect. to it. At least it still turned out ok).
mickagau33
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So gamekult complaints are mainly about story/narration...
Triggerhappytel
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We don't really know anything about Bloodborne's likelihood as a franchise at this point. Miyazaki has stated that he doesn't like doing sequels, but on the other hand it's extremely likely Sony signed From up for three games, and at least one of those would be a Bloodborne sequel if it was successful (my guesstimate would be that it's between 2.5-3 million sales by now).
pixellated_man
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I am so, so happy this game is receiving such glowing critical praise but in this case especially so for the following reasons:
1. It's a new i.p made by a developer who is venturing into a completely new genre. Guerilla games have always been maligned for making mediocre games (sometimes unfairly) and I am so glad their gamble payed off.
2. Sony's first open world exclusive and one that they are clearly going to be turning into a franchise. Off to an amazing start then and the sequel should be even more incredible.
3. Some of the shade thrown towards this game has veered into the ridiculous territory. Not saying caution for how a game will turn out to be is a bad thing (it's actually how I approach almost all games), but some of the 'concern' has been insincere and clearly exacerbated because of the games ps4 exclusivity. I got the impression that some of these people wanted the game to fail.
These reviews must be painful for them, lol, and I am a bit embarassed to admit that I will be reveling in their dismay.
1. It's a new i.p made by a developer who is venturing into a completely new genre. Guerilla games have always been maligned for making mediocre games (sometimes unfairly) and I am so glad their gamble payed off.
2. Sony's first open world exclusive and one that they are clearly going to be turning into a franchise. Off to an amazing start then and the sequel should be even more incredible.
3. Some of the shade thrown towards this game has veered into the ridiculous territory. Not saying caution for how a game will turn out to be is a bad thing (it's actually how I approach almost all games), but some of the 'concern' has been insincere and clearly exacerbated because of the games ps4 exclusivity. I got the impression that some of these people wanted the game to fail.
These reviews must be painful for them, lol, and I am a bit embarassed to admit that I will be reveling in their dismay.
This cannot be said enough! Guerrila and Sony listen to this man.
Jawbreaker
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I don't think it's that serious. It's just some gentle ribbing, like winning an innocent bet against friends.
GTR R35_Supra RZ
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SOB!!! Everything about Horizon is breathtaking..WHY NOT this Tue!!!??? 😢😢😢😢
playstation brand is on top again
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