Admiral Snackbar
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Incredible thread title. Love the game but it's on hold for Persona right now. Anxious to hop back to it!
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Horizon Zero Dawn |OT2| Red Head Redemption
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BigWeather
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Samsung KS8000 on a PS4 regular, HDR is turned on -- anyone else have this odd thing where when rotating the camera it looks pretty great but then as soon as the camera stops the screen has a very noticeable brightening? I played around with Smart LED, Dynamic Contrast, etc. but can't figure out what is doing it. Very annoying. =/
As for the game, as someone who over the past couple of years has drifted away from big AAA games with story and all and to wanting bite-sized arcade-like experiences (like Spelunky) I am absolutely smitten by this game. Just wow. I'm still early yet, but enjoying it so much.
As for the game, as someone who over the past couple of years has drifted away from big AAA games with story and all and to wanting bite-sized arcade-like experiences (like Spelunky) I am absolutely smitten by this game. Just wow. I'm still early yet, but enjoying it so much.
MegaSackman
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I found the Tripcaster absolutely necessary the first ten hours, but it was probably my playstyle. Then I used bows and slings, ocassionaly Ropecaster and late game the Tearblaster. I think the game supports different playstyles in terms of weapons.
I did the same as you in relation to items, only health potions and herbs. Ocassionally I used a shiled but only when I found myself out of stock in herbs and potions and when to fight either way.
Subtervotion
Member
I haven't beat the game yet but so far I'm really enjoying it. I just got all blazing sun's and got the reward for that. The
is awesome. Taking out a Thundermaw with it is great. The
destroy them. Fighting them is so much fun. Wish I could be playing right now.
Shadow Sling
sticky bombs
Jawbreaker
Member
She's so awesome.
Aaronology
Member
Or maybe it just isn't for you? And that's totally fine. I'd much prefer someone say they think the game is absolute trash than that it's overrated. One is stating an opinion and the other is calling into question the opinions and experiences of others. Go into any thread on this forum about a well liked title and declare the people who've enjoyed it either didn't actually enjoy it or are misrepresenting the game and you'll get the same sort of replies the overrated talk did in HZD's first OT.
Aaronology
Member
It's a huge shame she isn't prominent throughout the earlier parts of the game. My favorite NPC along with
Nil and Blameless Marad
Oh. And Varl.
molnizzle
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Ricky Ricardo
Member
Dat OT title EL OH EL
Bravo OP
On-topic: Overrode my first Tallneck (I haven't been able to play any videos games for a minute now)
and then promptly fell off said Tallneck and died.
I really love this game though. I've barely played it, but it's so good.
Bravo OP
On-topic: Overrode my first Tallneck (I haven't been able to play any videos games for a minute now)
and then promptly fell off said Tallneck and died.
I really love this game though. I've barely played it, but it's so good.
Aaronology
Member
...how did you fall off a tallneck?
JadedWriter
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If it bleeds oil we can kill it.
Turbo Killer
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I fucking hate the word overrated, it's like people can't enjoy a game more than others, there has to be another reason for liking a game.
It's business as usual on internet forums, no big deal imo lol. At this very moment, there's a thread on OT where Akira is being called into question. There's just no way we can all appreciate the same thing or approach a piece of work with the same point of view given the varying taste among our species (it remind me that Bladerunner is easily the movie which I had to defend the most from being called overrated).
Ricky Ricardo
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Look ... these things happen ...
I got too frisky with the sticks and she went skidding off to her death
Ravage_Hydra
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A Scary moment just happen, Was having fun with this two long legs, When out of nowhere two sawtooth appear, With one of them running pass me without attacking me.
https://imgflip.com/gifgenerator
I'm already scare of the sawtooth but to have them sneak up on me like that is just horrifying
https://imgflip.com/gifgeneratorI'm already scare of the sawtooth but to have them sneak up on me like that is just horrifying
JadedWriter
Member
She should just beat Aloy up with her abs already.
Sawtooths aren't shit...should probably play on hard at some point though.A Scary moment just happen, Was having fun with this two long legs, When out of nowhere two sawtooth appear, With one of them running pass me without attacking me.
I'm already scare of the sawtooth but to have them sneak up on me like that is just horrifying
FrankWza
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This makes no sense. Id be crazy to call it trash. I think you have it reversed. I didnt single out anyones praise of the game and challenge it. Just going by the reviews i can say its overrated. Forget what users are saying. And of course the game is for me...its not a niche title. Its sold more copies than a lot of games ever get printed. Maybe thats the issue? Its trying to appeal to too broad an audience. I dont know. I just know it's far from a masterpiece and its not a great game. Aside from the way it looks theres just nothing great about it. I realize that a game can be better than the sum of its parts, but i dont think that applies here. Besides, some aspects are just bad.
travisbickle
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I've just jumped past the recent discussion, but is the poster coming in with his hot take on others poor opinions and belittling the high scores also dropping spoilers? Can he/she stop that.
JadedWriter
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Threads get a post and page limit, I believe it keeps them from glitching.
LastMinuteHero
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Seems like it
hamauzu kaito
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A Scary moment just happen, Was having fun with this two long legs, When out of nowhere two sawtooth appear, With one of them running pass me without attacking me.
I'm already scare of the sawtooth but to have them sneak up on me like that is just horrifying
I think this is their primary behavior. They always sneak up on me while I am in battle with lesser creatures.
beau_beaumont
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Just took down my first storm bird. Man, what a great encounter that was. I'm only playing on hard, but it really forced me to think up new strategies on the fly and I was completely out of healing items by time I finished it off. It was one of those rare times I hit the share button afterwards.
for real
MegaSackman
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The thing is, most of your complains are either things that people love or don't care about so... it's just you don't feeling it. I truly think is one of the best games I've played this gen and I've played a lot of games, but I think it's pointless to tell you why I or others (well, actually can't speak for others) think the game is so good because you already feel the way you feel and you're are certain about your belief, there's little to do about that. I don't know if you would understand me because it's likely that every point that I consider too good or unique you will probably call a game that already does it or does it better, and it's logical since you don't love this game, it should be obvious that another games does similar things better.
Atraveller
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Started playing this game and I liked it a lot. Has anyone bought its artbook? If so, how is it?
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
This game is on the level of Red Dead Redemption for me. Amazing world, amazing main character, astonishing story, invigorating combat. If Red Dead Redemption 2 doesn't make it out this year, Horizon is my GOTY.
I bought it, it is great. Lots of info on everything as well.
We can't have threads more than 20,000 posts. So when we reach that point in an OT, we have to make a new one.
RustyNails
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Saw my first Thunderjaw. Thing looks ferocious.
therealminime
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I really like his voice acting too. It's sly and a little sketchy in just the right ways.
OK, I'm enjoying the story more now. Just took a little while to get rolling. It's nothing groundbreaking but it's certainly better than something like Tomb Raider.
Still not "getting" the combat. Mostly just use the different types of arrows and aim for weak spots while rolling around. To be fair I haven't taken on many of the big machines yet though in the wild, just the ones forced through the story missions. Resources are in abundance so it is making it easier, maybe need to pump the difficulty up to force me to do more than shoot arrows.
Still not "getting" the combat. Mostly just use the different types of arrows and aim for weak spots while rolling around. To be fair I haven't taken on many of the big machines yet though in the wild, just the ones forced through the story missions. Resources are in abundance so it is making it easier, maybe need to pump the difficulty up to force me to do more than shoot arrows.
If you want to be an arrows guy be an arrows guy. There is no one right way to tackle the robot battles. I think that's what makes the combat good.
TheExecutive
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Just finished the 10th story mission. 50 hrs in- only 1 or 2 games a generation keep my attention this long. Best combat I have experienced. The growth as a hunter from watcher to thunderjaw is seemless. I am not sure how they did it but it's the best organic combat system in the history of gaming.
Beatofficer
Member
Got my Platinum. Eagerly awaiting the expansion. Despite getting the last trophy before "it" started, I went ahead and completed the game again. That series of fights is great.
Atraveller
Banned
Ok I've ordered one.
Dude looks and sounds a lot like
Ron Glass (from Firefly and Barney Miller)
therealminime
Member
Oh yeah you're totally right.
TheExecutive
Member
There are right and wrong ways to tackle different enemies but you can survive a wrong way to do it. Take stalkers for example. You can survive by burning them but the blast sling is the way to go.
MegaSackman
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Well, the blast sling pretty much decimates everything.
I thought he was a traitor the whole time.
Subtervotion
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Im no expert at the combat, but I've found that I like setting up traps and even some trip casters before starting the engagement. After I lure the machine into it, I'll go in for a crit or tear off some armor. After that I'll tear off more armor if I feel like it will help and I'll use my Sling to deal some high damage. I'll use rope caster too if things get really crazy.
TheExecutive
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Yes but the stalker gives you ample time to retaliate. Some beasts aren't so forgiving.Well, the blast sling pretty much decimates everything.
I thought he was a traitor the whole time.
Well, the blast sling pretty much decimates everything.
I thought he was a traitor the whole time.
As soon as I got lodge blast sling I never looked back.
MegaSackman
Member
I mostly used shock against them (either sling, wires, or arrows), they fell pretty quick for it, after that just used spear critical damage and repeat the process once. Twice critical plus maybe two regular strikes and they're done.
TheExecutive
Member
Hmm... Maybe that's it. Just finished the lodge quests today and transfered my damage mods over.