It will a better game than RDR no questions asked if all pans out.
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Horizon Zero Dawn Spoiler-free Impressions (for real this time)
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It will a better game than RDR no questions asked if all pans out.
Yeah it was incredibly surprising that because it's open world. I haven't felt any slowdown or stutter even during a couple of hectic fights I had. It feels like locked 30 fps.
Chris Metal
Member
Maybe the robot harvested dead machines resources you would of been able to pick up?
Same.
And the feels are kinda starting to kick in with this story. I didn't expect this level of quality.
On my pro there doesn't seem to be any frame drops or screen tears either. Just a locked smooth experience.
Primethius
Banned
That feeling when the thing you were least expecting to be good in a game seems to be great.
Feels good. Thanks for all the impressions to everyone btw!
DriftingSpirit
Member
Interesting.
onemanasylum
Banned
If this game delivers on everything I am sensing a 90 + meta.
Very nice that GG magic.
Chris Metal
Member
I'm not predicting scores, I just hope people enjoy it and it gets praise.
More_Badass
Member
It's rare for a game to grab me narrative-wise right at the start, but the intro shared in the other thread did just that. Last of Us, Bioshock, Uncharted 2, Max Payne 3, Inside, STASIS, and maybe a few others are the only ones I can think of
I'm looking forward to the story; I hope they have a satisfying conclusion and answers
This. I thought the combat, world and sidequests would be fine, but I was worried about the main story. My fears for this game in general, not just the story, have been alleviated by these impressions ITT. Can't wait for this game!
More_Badass
Member
This tweet from a few days ago makes sense given the comments on the story here
onemanasylum
Banned
The right answer is both.
HeisenbergWW62
Banned
Thanks for the impressions everyone! Making the wait a lot harder, but at least I have Nioh to play in the meantime
Just do what I'm doing. I got Nioh when it came out and I'm playing that right up to Horizon. It's a big enough game to take me right up until then
onemanasylum
Banned
Damn, might take a day off work for this.
He backed out because people were saying the child Aloy was cute/adorable and he was creeped out. I'm not kidding.
NHarmonic.
Member
Wow, this talk about the story being engaging has me so relieved. I'm really happy for GG's team.
Really tough call if you can only get 1. Getting both is the obvious answer, but seems like they are both great. (Loving Nioh so far)
Ok so a few questions. How are people playing this outside of review copies? If the people playing are using review copies, how are they able to talk about it so openly? Finally, to those who have played it, how open is the world? Is it like Witcher 3 or more like Rise of the Tomb Raider?
More_Badass
Member
Now for the ultimate question: does it feel like a Ubisoft game?
Actually, my main question is whether the game feels more story-driven, more focused, than the usual open world game. I found it interesting that the devs said there were no minigame activities; I've felt some open world games could be more distilled like Mafia 2 versus the kitchen sink approach of Rockstar and Ubisoft open worlds
Actually, my main question is whether the game feels more story-driven, more focused, than the usual open world game. I found it interesting that the devs said there were no minigame activities; I've felt some open world games could be more distilled like Mafia 2 versus the kitchen sink approach of Rockstar and Ubisoft open worlds
AudioEppa
Member
"The polish of a naught dog game"
All I need to know. I'm definitely playing the game now.
I figured as much. I am happy as can be with my slim and cannot wait to play this one. It's going to be something special.
RamzaIsCool
The Amiga Brotherhood
Nice impressions! Can't wait to play it. A shame tho about the human AI, looked iffy in the previews also. I wonder why it is that way, it isn't as if GG never had to deal with human AI before. Maybe a design choice or a hardware limitation, dunno the situation is a bit weird.
DriftingSpirit
Member
They've never had to deal with human AI in an open world game.
ZeBraTurtle
Neo Member
My initial guess for the game was a 92. From all the impressions im starting think my guess may become true.
They could also be a relatively small part of the game and so they got less attention. The machines AI behaviors seem very in depth. It's clear even from preview footage which were the main focus.
DiabloTheGrey
Member
Now I'm seeing RDR comparisons...
Those with the game, if you HAD to compare it to another individual game, which would it be?
If you had to mash two games together to make this one, what would they be?
C'mon February 28th
Those with the game, if you HAD to compare it to another individual game, which would it be?
If you had to mash two games together to make this one, what would they be?
C'mon February 28th
texhnolyze
Banned
Good impressions so far. Glowing reviews seem like a lock at this point.
Let's see if I can finish Nioh before Horizon hits. Otherwise I'll get it as soon as I finished Nioh.
Let's see if I can finish Nioh before Horizon hits. Otherwise I'll get it as soon as I finished Nioh.
AudioEppa
Member
I would like information on this as well. Basically can I skip em? Or do they force some on you. One of the most annoying aspects of FFXV was being in certain areas and having to keep running to get out of stupid fights. I know they're different things, but I still consider it a side aspect I don't care about.
Nioh is so long, as least for me lol. I bought it when it launched and I'm probably half-way through it. But still, it's a fantastic game that everyone need to give it a shot.
RamzaIsCool
The Amiga Brotherhood
But the area where you engage the humans aren't in a open field, it's in a camp or a base. We don't need FEAR type of behaviour, but basic enemy routines where they don't come across as a bunch of test dummy's can't hurt right?
That's the thing, the machines are so well made that it stands out even more. Maybe when i play the game it won't bother me as much as it might be all designed that way in the ebb and flow of the game. We will see.
RedAssedApe
Banned
i think i should stay away from this to temper the hype. haha
Ubi games don't hold my attention long. Not since AC2. I was worried the same would happen here.
This game has my attention. It's got collectible resources and enemies strewn throughout the environment, but it doesn't feel bloated with pointless collectibles and objectives (so far).
The main story is engaging enough to keep me wanting to know more. The main objectives anchor the open world. The interactions with the environment have a practical purpose just like in TLOU and RDR. You need to confront enemies and harvest resources to get better gear, weapons, and items, which are extremely beneficial to defeating more advanced foes.
Lakerchick4life
Member
Im into games like Uncharted..is Nioh kind of like that? Ive read that its really really hard is that true?
pixellated_man
Member
Me too. Would be perfectly happy with such a score too. With this being Guerillas first stab at an open world action rpg, it would be quite an achievement.
We can dream about 90+ with the inevitable sequel!
Kazuo Hirai
I really want everyone to know how much more Titanfall 2 sold than Nioh. It was a staggering amount.
Sticking to 96
Realistically 86-96
Realistically 86-96
DriftingSpirit
Member
I don't think that is how it works. Everything plays into each other in terms of game development. They put their focus into the machines but perhaps that had to come with a sacrifice on human AI.
GravityInsanity
Member
Not even close. The game is similar to Bloodborne, but finds it's way to have it's own identity.
FalsettoVibe
Member
Cant wait! Awesome impressions.
Nioh is nothing like uncharted from what I've seen. More akin to dark souls.