FinaruDensetsu
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Doesn't make her opinions any less valid.
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Horizon: Zero Dawn | Review Thread
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Doesn't make her opinions any less valid.
Mass_Pincup
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Does that make her opinion less valuable?
timmyp53
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They have a formula that they won't reveal. I wasn't trying to correct you. just pointing what I knew out. No need to be frisky.
Jesus Christ, how far does that go?
Unaha-Closp
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Titanfall 2 Unicorn made an appearance a few months back too.
The Artisan
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The Last One
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What? Pre-order canceled.
Well, this is awkward.
All I was going to say was that I genuinely believe Horizon will end up with a higher OpenCritic/Metacritic score than BotW. It might even end up being the better game all-round. I'm sure Zelda will get 9's and 10's when its reviews roll out, but speaking as a Nintendo fan and a Zelda fan, from everything I've seen and played, Horizon seems to have a lot more potential and these reviews may very well reflect said potential being met.
Put it this way, three people (myself included) have put their name down to review Zelda for the site I write for...compared to ten for Horizon (Nier is the second most-requested at eight). Plus the fact the review embargo was MORE than a week before release is a clear indicator Sony were more than confident Guerrilla had done some spot-on work.
But the real million-dollar question is this: how long until the plethora of cross-over Playstation fan-art that has Aloy chilling it out with Kat, Crash, 2B and co.
All I was going to say was that I genuinely believe Horizon will end up with a higher OpenCritic/Metacritic score than BotW. It might even end up being the better game all-round. I'm sure Zelda will get 9's and 10's when its reviews roll out, but speaking as a Nintendo fan and a Zelda fan, from everything I've seen and played, Horizon seems to have a lot more potential and these reviews may very well reflect said potential being met.
Put it this way, three people (myself included) have put their name down to review Zelda for the site I write for...compared to ten for Horizon (Nier is the second most-requested at eight). Plus the fact the review embargo was MORE than a week before release is a clear indicator Sony were more than confident Guerrilla had done some spot-on work.
But the real million-dollar question is this: how long until the plethora of cross-over Playstation fan-art that has Aloy chilling it out with Kat, Crash, 2B and co.
If I had a weekend, could I break GAF?
xviper
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that's disappointing
on a scale of FFXV to Witcher 3, how good are the side quests ?
Obliterator
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Up to 89 now? Oh man its so close to 90. That would be amazing for a new IP performance if it can get there.
Any reviews out there still that can push it there?
Any reviews out there still that can push it there?
Johnny Cage In The Shower
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Would you want to fly with a pilot that's flying the passenger plane for the second time in his career or the 290th time?
The Artisan
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well, so much for making it to the 90s
Cyborg
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No not realy but she is way way off from the majority....so makes me wonder.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
I wouldn't necessarily call it a bad game, just a very shitty Zelda with certain design choices that I couldn't stand. I'm scared BOTW will end up similar with the unbelievably stupid and frustrating looking weapon durability system. The Washing Pole in Dark Souls looks like it lasts longer than the shit in BOTW.
FinaruDensetsu
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I don't get it do people seriously think that somehow the difference between an 88 to a 90 will somehow make everyone think this game is universally good or something?
The game is already extremely highly reviewed. That is already cemented. Getting two more points isn't going to change anything. If you were waiting for reviews to purchase, there's no longer a need to wait, this game is basically universally acclaimed at this point from a critical pov.
Um... so go pick any of the other 70 pilots with lots of experience and pass on this one?
The game is already extremely highly reviewed. That is already cemented. Getting two more points isn't going to change anything. If you were waiting for reviews to purchase, there's no longer a need to wait, this game is basically universally acclaimed at this point from a critical pov.
Um... so go pick any of the other 70 pilots with lots of experience and pass on this one?
How do you know that, huh?
The Artisan
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Really tho
I'm sure as hell not gonna get on Harrison Ford's plane even if he flies plenty of time
Omega Kirby
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Johnny Cage In The Shower
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Lol! TouchéI'm sure as hell not gonna get on Harrison Ford's plane even if he flies plenty of time
Hey man! Experience is experience.
It's extremely rare for a AAA game to get over 90 this gen.
That's why I'm interested in the scores.
It is just that a 90 is so hard this gen that would be awesome for Horizon to get there.
Peroroncino
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From the reviews that I've read and watched the consensus is that side-quests are becoming boring and fetchy pretty quickly.
Back to 88.
Jawbreaker
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People like games they enjoy or are excited for to have higher aggregate scores. It's as simple as that. They want to see the things they love succeed as much as possible.
TalentAlwaysWins
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Take it back!!!!!!
Obliterator
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Oh yep, just saw that. Looks like 90 isn't gonna happen then.
Not a big deal at all though, these are still fantastic scores, especially for a new IP, and the first RPG that Guerrilla has ever made. Its very impressive
The Artisan
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i said i think it goes on forever, but i don't know.
FinaruDensetsu
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Even an 88 is extremely hard to get. Isn't that already awesome for Horizon? Add to that that it's a new IP, which automatically gets it more scrutiny.
I mean none of this really matters to me since I played it at PSX and it was already a 90+ in my book just from that short demo.
I just don't get why people can't just be happy already. The game is already critically one of the gems of this year regardless if it stays at 88 or goes up to 90.
At this point the game is probably teetering on the edge between 88 and 89.
Bringing it to 90 MC average would probably need a few 10s, and no less than 95 from Edge imo.
Possible, but unlikely overall.
89 would be a great score to end up with though, so Np
OrbitalBeard
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When I read Caty's review of Horzion: Zero Dawn, I was really worried that I might crash and die.
The Strokes
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Horizon to Zelda to Mass Effect to Persona. Stacked.
And if they all got 80+ on metcritic then it's a good time to game.
Because it's neat seeing something get a 90+ score nowadays, it's not easily handed out. And if you're already into a game, having a high a score as possible is neat.
Also for some, it makes it harder for Zelda to potentially beat it.
MegaSackman
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Dream not dead yet!
really? i thought was other way around. can you link a few?
joecanada
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At the end of the day a review is still just one persons opinion but it's interesting when one or two sites give a low score in a myriad of glowing reviews.
An attempt to tarnish the game (Alien Isolation and IGN springs to mind) or an honest opinion?
Either way I'm even more hyped after seeing those review scores. I just know I'm gonna love this game.
An attempt to tarnish the game (Alien Isolation and IGN springs to mind) or an honest opinion?
Either way I'm even more hyped after seeing those review scores. I just know I'm gonna love this game.
KyleOnTheRun
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Heh, nice scale.
Somewhere in-between. Closer to the Witcher 3 with regard to writing quality, but there's not as many. Witcher 3 is a way bigger game (bordering on bloated, I'd argue). Horizon is like a trimmed down RPG in places where it matters. Lots to do, but the main story and combat are definitely the main attractions.
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