So edgy
I predict that in spite of all these positive reviews, the talk four pages from now will be an argument about the Eurogamer, USGamer, and Destructoid reviews.
Giantbomb - 5/5
Wow! From Jeff as well.
http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/horizon-zero-dawn-review/1900-759/
Horizon: Zero Dawn is a work of considerable finesse and technical bravado, but it falls into the trap of past Guerrilla games in being all too forgettable. For all its skin-deep dynamism it lacks spark; somewhat like the robotic dinosaurs that stalk its arrestingly beautiful open world, this is a mimic that's all dazzle, steel and neon yet can feel like it's operating without a heart of its own.
interesting, somewhat divisive but mostly positive so far. pretty much in line with what I would have expected. looking forward to reading some of these to see if it's something I'd want to buy
Guess we know whats going to be the likely topic over the course of next few days.Eurogamer didn't like it.
Surprise surprise.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-02-19-horizon-zero-dawn-review
Eurogamer (the main one), does not have a Recommended/Essential/Avoid tag: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-02-19-horizon-zero-dawn-review
interesting, somewhat divisive but mostly positive so far. pretty much in line with what I would have expected. looking forward to reading some of these to see if it's something I'd want to buy
WTF?
So edgy
Add another nine to the list boys. Let's go.Just finished the game a few hours ago and about to type up my review. (Print means no rush to nda embargo, though I got my copy late so I've played 25 hours in two days)
I landed on a 9. Game was incredible from beginning to end and my grievences are small and mostly have a 'but ' (story idea is generic for instance, but it's well told and paced, which makes it compelling)
Giantbomb - 5/5
Wow! From Jeff as well.
http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/horizon-zero-dawn-review/1900-759/
Indeed, more 5/5's to come as wellNot really divisive at all. Overwhelmingly positive is more apt.
It's a near-perfect story that creates a world and also provides meaningful answers about said world.
I thought the game was coming to an end around two-thirds of the way through, only to discover that there were multiple hours of mainline gameplay left to experience and additional answers to seek.
Open combat is more exciting, but it can also be slightly clunky.
Even some of the smaller quests get their own fascinating twists and turns, and characters often defy expectations in welcome ways.
Horizon: Zero Dawn is familiar but also really refreshing. It's not a short game (I spent around 30 hours with it)
K? Already planning on it.Play the game first. USgamer is a great site.
Horizon: Zero Dawn is just brilliant. I speak as a critic who has played more "open sandbox" games than any one human should and has grown so very weary of them. I should have gotten sick of this thing in an hour, but I've been glued to it for days and days and I don't want it to end.