Prince Vultan
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The amount of salt over this list from some is laughably pathetic.
Great job with this Shinobi, much appreciated.
Great job with this Shinobi, much appreciated.
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NeoGAF's Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2014
- Thread starter shinobi602
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Guess I'm the opposite. I'm already preempting X, Bayo 2 or Persona Q to be my top 1, 2, and 3 for my GotY 2014 list. Don't know what order. It's hard for me to be hyped for anything if you fail to get me hyped the first time so in a flash, about 20 games in our top 30 are no good to me.
If I do end up with a PS4 and a good PC later this year, Order 1886 and Witcher 3 will probably be on my list.
DracoBlade
Member
I'm actually sort of surprised by Witcher dethroning GAF's Dark Souls 2 shoe in choice! Kudos for the the awesome thread/persistent dedication Shinobi!
Glad Castlevania placed....even if it was ranked in the 20s.
Glad Castlevania placed....even if it was ranked in the 20s.
Drakengard 3 ftw!
It's completely surreal that the 2nd most anticipated game looks like this.
Dark Souls is one of those few games that's so good people put up with technical and graphical issues. That plus DS1 had good art direction that made up for the meh graphics, and DS2 looks to be following in its predecessor's footsteps.
cj_iwakura
Member
It's completely surreal that the 2nd most anticipated game looks like this.
All we know about Persona 5 is five chairs and some chains.
It is pretty amazing that Persona 5 is already gracing the list. As you say, we know so little about it it's pretty nuts. I can't wait til we get the first gameplay video though
I agree with the boring part but unlike The Order I can see the appeal.
I don't care for Halo when I had better FPS games to play but Bungie is near and dear to a lot of console only players. So for that alone Destiny is going to have large appeal as Blizzard used to have appeal for myself when I thought they couldn't do wrong.
Besides Destiny trying to have the entire solar system available to play in is mildly impressive.
Bungie isn't even among the best FPS devs out there. If you play PC games along with console games you quickly realize this.
Who cares about new IP if the IP sounds boring? Atleast The Order is aesthetically pleasing and refreshing with its victorian steampunk motifs and I'm left feeling cold towards that game.
The co-op seemed fine nothing to be thrilled about compared to any other co-op experience seen in past games. It's the core gameplay that matters and I see more being done right in Titanfall than Destiny and even my enthusiasm for that game is tempered instead of gushing.
The exploration would be cool but I'm expecting more of the same unlike say Evil Within, X, Witcher 3, Wildstar or Everquest Next.
Titanfall will have better PvP if you want PvP shooting on your console.
I can see the appeal of Destiny for other people but it looks poor compared to the other alternatives out there. Maybe it will all come together and be awesome but for now I'm indifferent.
shinobi602
Member
^Well, I mean, you're certainly entitled to that opinion.
Solid, solid list.
Also had Witcher 3 at the very top of my own list. Dark Souls II, and inFamous as well.
I had Bayonetta way up there! And some of the titles gracing the lower 9-20 range were way higher for me. I'm really excited about Destiny and Titanfall, if only to jump back into the FPS genre for a bit.
I think truthfully I'm most excited about the next-gen UFC title that I forgot. The Bravely Default demo I spent 15 hours with, and it felt so good. And once Bayonetta 2 comes out, I'm buying a Wii U!
Also had Witcher 3 at the very top of my own list. Dark Souls II, and inFamous as well.
I had Bayonetta way up there! And some of the titles gracing the lower 9-20 range were way higher for me. I'm really excited about Destiny and Titanfall, if only to jump back into the FPS genre for a bit.
I think truthfully I'm most excited about the next-gen UFC title that I forgot. The Bravely Default demo I spent 15 hours with, and it felt so good. And once Bayonetta 2 comes out, I'm buying a Wii U!
KefkaPalazzo
Member
Good list...but while I'm not surprised to see Second Son at 4, it is odd. While the first two in the series were good for the most part, neither didn't exactly set a new standard for anything. It makes me think people are too easily swayed by the amazing graphics.
Sentenza
Member
That's just because it's not perceived as a PC centric franchise anymore.
Chances are that If it wasn't multiplatform you wouldn't see anywhere near the top.
I would actually put Titanfall far more higher in that chart.
The Order, on the other hand... No idea of what's doing here.
And I will join the "Destiny looks boring" team, by the way. This is what I wrote in the other thread (GT top 10):
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Yup. Oh well, at least it's #2. ^^
Some of us favour gameplay, atmosphere and art direction over shiny FX and astronomical pixel counts. *shrugs*
Dark Souls 2 was my number 1 vote. My post was a positive observation, basically saying graphics aren't all a person can get excited about.
Tanner1495
Member
Excellent list, only really surprised that Mario Kart ranked a low as it did, but great job!
A brand new Sony 3rd person action shooter IP set in a steampunk version of an alternate-history Victorian-era London being developed by two very reputable game studios seems like a pretty damn good reason for it to be on the list.
I mean sure, we have yet to see a lot from the game, but when you take under consideration Sony' track record with their first party IP' in recent years, there's a good chance this game is going to live up to its hype.
Well, half of that may be the platforms of choice too: PS4 and XB1. It's in a position much like Oblivion on 360: a true nextgen game, no compromises to fit last gen, that will be out within the first year, even a similar time frame (spring/summer.) So PC gamers get a hot new WRPG from a developer that's been very good to them, and people on next-gen consoles either get a hot new RPG to flex next-gen or at least can wait out upgrading their computers awhile longer in favor of playing on consoles (depending on packages I do intend to initially get on PS4... then on PC whenever down the road.)
BodySystem Lars
Neo Member
Really excited for Destiny and Titanfall.. Just need an Xbox One now...
Hotline Miami will be fun and The Witcher looks amazing!
Hotline Miami will be fun and The Witcher looks amazing!
Mister0079
Member
The only thing I'm surprised by these lists is Destiny, it looks really boring and generic. No idea what people see in this game.
It's completely surreal that the 2nd most anticipated game looks like this.
Why does that matter?
EDIT: Just read your other post.
its Bungie and its not Halo.
Sentenza
Member
Maybe when they will show something about how it actually plays.
From what I can gather thus far it looks to be like your typical third person action shooter with cover base mechanics with of course its own set of bells and whistles.
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I'd also like to add the game seems to be aiming for a very dark and atmospheric setting in regards to locations, lighting etc.
Case in point:
pretty done
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Persona 2
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
It's completely surreal that the 2nd most anticipated game looks like this.
And the number 8 game being a jrpg which all we know from is this:
Persona 3 and 4 were so good that it deserves it though.
I have to admit of the top ten games that's probably the one I'm least interested in. That initial trailer sure looked nice, but it SOUNDS so far like it's going to be a more or less by the numbers "action adventure", and not how I want that term to actually be used (Zeldalikes.) I may still like it a lot, and maybe it'll even surprise me, but you make a novel setting like that and I want FREEDOM in it, not just for it to be the theme of the park ride as it were.From what I can gather thus far it looks to be like your typical third person action shooter with cover base mechanics with of course its own set of bells and whistles.
edit:
I'd also like to add the game seems to be aiming for a very dark and atmospheric setting in regards to locations, lighting etc.
Case in point:
Melchiah
Member
Yep. It's unbelievable that some are belittling its inclusion, like there couldn't be other reason to anticipate it than brand favoritism. People can get excited about games without seeing actual gameplay. After all, there was equally scant information about TLOU when the first trailer was released, yet people got excited about the game.
ComputerMKII
Banned
Titanfall got robbed. Well, so much for original games.
Dude it's just an MP FPS with mechas thrown in and maybe some real objectives/story, and 4 out of 10 of those games are new IP anyway.
EDIT: And since I failed to respond the first time:
Well, I was thinking more about the lower part of my list admittedly when I said that, though even the top part could shuffle some potentially (maybe I got too hyped up on SC, maybe Dark Souls II is too by the numbers, maybe Witcher 3 blows me away far more than I'm seriously expecting) but that's probably more set in stone and bound to be filling the top 5 on my 2014 list at worst pending something going terribly awry. The lower part of my list though I do feel is more just games I'd like to play most, or want most for whatever reason, but am expecting won't necessarily be the ones I enjoy most, either topped by thing I know I'd enjoy but just didn't get excited for, completely forgot (oh yeah, we'll probably see Persona Q!) or whatever.
Oddvintagechap
Member
I wont touch Dark Souls, But maybe ill touch Witcher 3. Point is more people here disagree with you. I am actually looking forward to Sony Exclusives the most. The non sequel Sony exclusives. I can get my racing, shooting, creative and more genres with one company. awesome.
It's completely surreal that the 2nd most anticipated game looks like this.
Does it matter?
I'm just observing what a rare occurrence it is. How often do trend-bucking low budget titles beat AAA games in popularity contests?
You're going to need to edit this into the post because misinterpretations will otherwise continue to pop up.
Well, this probably is a more hardcore place than a general vote would be at a place like IGN or GameSpot (I typoed GameStop but if they held such a poll amongst shoppers it'd count too, nevermind GameInformer), plus I think at least as far as what "looks good" (seperate from what's impressive) we've probably reached the point of diminishing returns. It was easy to make a last gen game look like complete garbage visually immediately with a new generation, but this time I think the things that'll hold them back more are lower resolutions/frame rates on current consoles, and just being played on a good PC instantly puts them toe to toe with many of the next gen games we'll be seeing in the near future. But maybe I'm less discriminating, I know some people will nitpick the visuals like crazy whereas I tend not to care so long as it's reasonably smooth/sharp and not overtly hideous artistically or technically. Probably helps I do play a fair share of handhelds though.
Coulomb_Barrier
Member
Yes Wasteland 2 just makes it!
Knew my vote would count for something. Bravo Gaf!
Knew my vote would count for something. Bravo Gaf!
Trails in the Sky SC didn't.
Though that's also a sequel to a game that only came here on PSP in what was more or less its sunset year, once it hits PC more people will probably start to seriously pay attention whether or not it's enough to get it to place in a list like this.
KratosEnergyDrink
Member
I think X could put all the competition to shame (at least for me) if it is nearly as good as Xenoblade. I can not even think about the possibility that it is even better than Xenoblade.
On the other hand I am not getting the anticipation for Witcher 3. I played Witcher 2 and the best part are the great graphics. Story, Characters and Quests are mostly boring. Never played it to the end.
On the other hand I am not getting the anticipation for Witcher 3. I played Witcher 2 and the best part are the great graphics. Story, Characters and Quests are mostly boring. Never played it to the end.
Hilarious considering how bad DA2's combat was so I dont see how thats an issue? And the combat in The Witcher 2 was one of the least praised elements.
Melchiah
Member
Other than mechs, what else does it do that Unreal Tournament hasn't done before?
That's not meant as a derogative remark per se, as UT99+03 are one of my favorite games, but I just don't see what's supposed to be so original with Titanfall.
Dictator93
Member
Well, it will play with no where near as much skill as a UT or Quake... It has that going for it!
revolverjgw
Member
W3 made my list but I really did not expect this.
That's actually kind of interesting.
I AM BLIND. Though I guess I expected if it didn't hit the top ten it'd be way lower, not at #12.