Horizon Zero Dawn Spoiler-free Impressions (for real this time)

ASHES IN THE HOURGLASS said:
Hey I'm back, I just want to summarize by saying that I'm sure the game will be good, but I just think it's being hyped for its exclusivity rather than in spite of. Honestly, would any of you care for it say 75% as much if it were multiplatform. Basically, be optimistic for it as much you want, just do so cautiously since I get the feeling that many of you are going to turn on this if it's meta score is in the low or even mid 80s. Do you really want another NMS. Anyway, ciao.
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Goodbye, not this thread, but NeoGAF.
 
Primethius said:
Out of the people who have the game, were any of you paying attention to much of the media? I suppose this goes for anyone whose been to the spoiler thread as well.

I don't want details, I just want to get a general sense for how much of the game we've seen.
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Ah this is a good question.
 
ASHES IN THE HOURGLASS said:
Hey I'm back, I just want to summarize by saying that I'm sure the game will be good, but I just think it's being hyped for its exclusivity rather than in spite of. Honestly, would any of you care for it say 75% as much if it were multiplatform. Basically, be optimistic for it as much you want, just do so cautiously since I get the feeling that many of you are going to turn on this if it's meta score is in the low or even mid 80s. Do you really want another NMS. Anyway, ciao.
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What on earth.. how old are you?
 
Primethius said:
Out of the people who have the game, were any of you paying attention to much of the media? I suppose this goes for anyone whose been to the spoiler thread as well.

I don't want details, I just want to get a general sense for how much of the game we've seen.
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I wasn't personally so I've been pretty blown away overall. Only saw the first reveal trailer with the battle.
 
I leave for two hours to see John Wick and

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ASHES IN THE HOURGLASS said:
Hey I'm back, I just want to summarize by saying that I'm sure the game will be good, but I just think it's being hyped for its exclusivity rather than in spite of. Honestly, would any of you care for it say 75% as much if it were multiplatform. Basically, be optimistic for it as much you want, just do so cautiously since I get the feeling that many of you are going to turn on this if it's meta score is in the low or even mid 80s. Do you really want another NMS. Anyway, ciao.
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Ok I'll bite.

I' ve been looking forward to the game since the concept art reveal, because it ticks so many boxes with me (I grew up on Robo dinos, kickass redheads and Sci Fi, both Post Apoc and non).
Everything I've seen so far has reinforced my idea that I will love the game.
The action and combat look as good as they come, strong sci fi narrative, strong rpg elements, mounts, open world with dynamic weather and day/ night cycle, lore, etc.

It being an exclusive has literally nothing to do with it, I'm just happy it happens to release on a platform I have.
 
Primethius said:
Out of the people who have the game, were any of you paying attention to much of the media? I suppose this goes for anyone whose been to the spoiler thread as well.

I don't want details, I just want to get a general sense for how much of the game we've seen.
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I watched the two E3 trailers and that was basically it. I wasn't really hyped for the game because life and other games distracted me. I was so focused on hype for zelda that this game and the opportunity to buy it early sneaked up on me. I'm so glad I got this game to hold me over until zelda :)
 
ASHES IN THE HOURGLASS said:
Hey I'm back, I just want to summarize by saying that I'm sure the game will be good, but I just think it's being hyped for its exclusivity rather than in spite of. Honestly, would any of you care for it say 75% as much if it were multiplatform. Basically, be optimistic for it as much you want, just do so cautiously since I get the feeling that many of you are going to turn on this if it's meta score is in the low or even mid 80s. Do you really want another NMS. Anyway, ciao.
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Thanks for the enlighting clarification of your reasons. Now its all clear.
 
Apparently you're not allowed to be hyped about any game anymore because of nms. I guess people being dissapointed about one game nullifies every game before and after nms that people were hyped about that ended up great.
 
SlasherJPC said:
I wasn't personally so I've been pretty blown away overall. Only saw the first reveal trailer with the battle.
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The Lamp said:
I watched the two E3 trailers and that was basically it. I wasn't really hyped for the game because life and other games distracted me. I was so focused on hype for zelda that this game and the opportunity to buy it early sneaked up on me. I'm so glad I got this game to hold me over until zelda :)
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Hey guys, is the story holding up? Still engaging?
 
Blackleg-sanji1 said:
Tell me more


I don't like the Witcher Heisenberg I'm sorry couldn't deal with combat unfortunately.

#Sp2018
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jayu26 said:
You, meet us in the Off Topic.
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silva1991 said:
If it's about the combat, I'm one of the weirdos who likes it :P



That will be an interesting Off topic thread material

I'm also ready for your writing/voice acting criticism regarding this game :P
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If you want to read about it.. just posted this.

http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=230626684
 
Mosse said:
Apparently you're not allowed to be hyped about any game anymore because of nms. I guess people being dissapointed about one game nullifies every game before and after nms that people were hyped about that ended up great.
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It's somehow more irritating than PCMR's "no preorders" mantra
 
Drewfonse said:
Hey guys, is the story holding up? Still engaging?
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I really like it.

I simultaneously don't want it to end but they've also been keeping me on the edge (of new answers and questions) for so long and it's lasting longer than I expected.

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ASHES IN THE HOURGLASS said:
Hey I'm back, I just want to summarize by saying that I'm sure the game will be good, but I just think it's being hyped for its exclusivity rather than in spite of. Honestly, would any of you care for it say 75% as much if it were multiplatform. Basically, be optimistic for it as much you want, just do so cautiously since I get the feeling that many of you are going to turn on this if it's meta score is in the low or even mid 80s. Do you really want another NMS. Anyway, ciao.
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Going out with a bang.
 
I'll never understand what people have against people actually being excited for a video game. Is it really just because it's not on their system of choice? So weird.

Anyway, I'm going to bed and will wake up ready to read some reviews and eat some crackers.
 
Not fair to compare this to NMS considering that game was smoke and mirrors and this game has done a decent job at sampling its content


Anywho, more than anything, I want this to be a starting off point. Dont care much for the game unless it prove to have surprising depth, but I think it will be a combat heavy Open world RPG and lack the RPG elements I crave. Thats the impression so far if Im not mistaken

I also am really hopeful but doubtful of the storytelling and mystery, and I hope GG doesnt blow their load by revealing a ton of mystery. There was some hype about "new vegas and witcher devs" but im unsure that will substantiate into what we hope
 
NoMoreTrolls said:
It's somehow more irritating than PCMR's "no preorders mantra"
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Maybe it could be turned around somehow.

"You're only hyped because it's exclusive. Remember no man's sky!"

"Remember The last guardian? Remember nioh? Remember..."

But that would only work if those posting it in every thread would actually be there to discuss and not to concern troll.
 
TimeEffect said:
Anywho, more than anything, I want this to be a starting off point. Dont care much for the game unless it prove to have surprising depth, but I think it will be a combat heavy Open world RPG and lack the RPG elements I crave. Thats the impression so far if Im not mistaken
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I think it will lack the RPGs elements I crave but I think I'll still love the game. I'd just love it more if it were a deep rpg too. But I will expect a weak rpg and be pleasantly surprised if I'm wrong (but don't think I will cause what I keep hearing) rather than hope for a good rpg and when/if my hope doesn't pan out, spend the game disappointed rather than enjoying the game for what it is.
 
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