ChorizoPicozo
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I never understood that argument. what was the point of it?
People were saying Horizon Forbidden West flopped and it was only selling because of bundles.I've literally never seen nor heard this rumour, was it actually widespread?
I've literally never seen nor heard this rumour, was it actually widespread?
I don't think we have sales numbers, but I seriously doubt it flopped. At worst, it underperformed - but it's been charting fine since last year I thought? I know Elden Ring kind of took its lunch money, but Elden Ring was a juggernaut - it took everyone's lunch money, and none of those other games were labelled as flops. The internet is funny.People were saying Horizon Forbidden West flopped and it was only selling because of bundles.
If horizon forbidden west was forgotten or “did bad” becuase of elden ring what does that say for the rest of the gaming industry this year? Lol
I don't think we have sales numbers, but I seriously doubt it flopped. At worst, it underperformed - but it's been charting fine since last year I thought? I know Elden Ring kind of took its lunch money, but Elden Ring was a juggernaut - it took everyone's lunch money, and none of those other games were labelled as flops. The internet is funny.
Rank | Last Month Rank | All Platforms | Publisher |
1 | 2 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) | Activision Blizzard (Corp) |
2 | 1 | Elden Ring | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
3 | 4 | Madden NFL 23 | Electronic Arts |
4 | 3 | LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | Warner Bros. Interactive |
5 | NEW | God of War Ragnarök | Sony (Corp) |
6 | 5 | Pokémon Legends: Arceus* | Nintendo |
7 | NEW | Pokémon Scarlet/Violet* | Nintendo |
8 | 6 | Horizon II: Forbidden West | Sony (Corp) |
9 | 8 | FIFA 23 | Electronic Arts |
10 | 7 | MLB: The Show 22^ | Multiple Video Game Manufacturers |
11 | 9 | Call of Duty: Vanguard | Activision Blizzard (Corp) |
12 | 10 | Gran Turismo 7 | Sony (Corp) |
13 | 11 | Mario Kart 8* | Nintendo |
14 | 12 | Kirby and the Forgotten Land | Nintendo |
15 | 14 | Gotham Knights | Warner Bros. Interactive |
16 | 13 | Minecraft | Multiple Video Game Manufacturers |
17 | 21 | NBA 2K23* | Take-Two Interactive |
18 | 15 | Nintendo Switch Sports* | Nintendo |
19 | 20 | Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales | Sony (Corp) |
20 | 22 | Animal Crossing: New Horizons* | Nintendo |
I've literally never seen nor heard this rumour, was it actually widespread?
That this thread title turned into a multi layered indepth conspiracy esque console warrior playground makes me sad
People forgot that prior to elden ring horizon zero dawn was bigger than any game FromSoftware game.I guess Guerilla / Sony underestimated the potential overlap of the target audience for the two games, and frankly so did i. I did not think Forbidden West players would simply move to Elden Ring en-masse, because it is such a different game.
But yes, Forbidden West is fucking amazing, and Aloy is......
People forgot that prior to elden ring horizon zero dawn was bigger than any game FromSoftware game.
Games blow up like elden ring very rarely
I am not sure I think Forbidden west will continue to sell really well. May end up over 20 million again.It wouldn’t even surprised me if a couple years from now Horizon and Elden Rings LTD numbers end up pretty close together
The only explanation i can think of is that for people that are anti-sony its just one less franchise they have to worry about behind held over there heads. If they pretend its bad or ignored then they can also continue to ignore it.There's been a weird, irrational reaction to Horizon ever since the first game launched. It goes up against two titans each time that not only doesn't kill it like some seem to think (hope) it does, but it actually quietly thrives ensuring we get another. While not my favorite Sony series, it's certainly a damn good one that holds it's own easily.
Does the distinction matter? I mean who cares how many were bundled vs. standalone? Seems like a weird thing to be concerned about.
Wouldn't that be the opposite? The game selling 1 million PS5's as part of a bundle is a bigger deal and implies more that exclusives are important to the success of a console than if it just sold 5 million copies to existing owners.It's sad that the Xbox fanboy crowd NEEDS to believe that 1st party games don't matter to the success of a console SO badly that they've created that stupid narrative about Horizon: FW and the bundles crap.
Not happening. It could end up being the best selling game not named call of duty or GTA. I guess we will see!
Well deserved. I rarely change my mind after playing a game, but Forbidden West went to "meh, more of the same" to "fuck, this shit is amazing".
Condom.Condone or condemn? I've seen both...
Right on this forum. Every thread about Horizon's charting and sales numbers got sidetracked because "but it was part of the bundle, which accounted for the majority of the sales" and "Sony is artificially increasing Horizon's numbers look good with bundles, but in reality Horizon failed."I've literally never seen nor heard this rumour, was it actually widespread?
I've literally never seen nor heard this rumour, was it actually widespread?
Their argument was the stupid idea that they didn't want HFW but were somehow forced to get it to be able to get a PS5. Even though MW2, FIFA, etc were bundled too. Some now banned user was even saying 50%+ of HFW sales were from bundles. Then he later said it was "just a guess".Wouldn't that be the opposite? The game selling 1 million PS5's as part of a bundle is a bigger deal and implies more that exclusives are important to the success of a console than if it just sold 5 million copies to existing owners.
After reaching the hub area when the rest of the map opens up and you go after the different AI. I think the story is just ok, and I dislike most characters, but there's a lot to like about the level design, the different environments and the combat.I really wanted to like the game but I ended up being upset about it and the time I wasted until I reached the "hub-area". Didn't play any further, since all characters annoyed me and the story didn't make me curious like HZD.
Vick told me to "at the very least activate Poseidon." but I just can't bring myself to start the game again.
At what point did it click for you?
looks like sonys trying to inflate the numbers of the dualsense now
no one invited you.Who seriously cares this much? It’s kinda pathetic. Game is garbage anyways. No one should be celebrating mediocrity, yet here we are.
Well like I said "Could " Hogwarts Legacy may dethrone it next month!Not happening
Yep, she's such an annoying brat. This is the only case I remember I don't want to play as the character which is presented.After reaching the hub area when the rest of the map opens up and you go after the different AI. I think the story is just ok, and I dislike most characters, but there's a lot to like about the level design, the different environments and the combat.
That said my gf has been having a lot of fun hearing me shout "FOR GOD'S SAKE SHUT UP" to Aloy every 5 minutes.
He self requested a ban. That's why.Edit: wierd, he doesn’t show up when I tried tagging him
It's ok, not every game is for everyone. I think I like FW more than ZD because of the different weapons, enemies and mounts. There is a lot of grinding/hunting required to get the weapons to be satisfactory and I completely understand not wanting to put in the time. I also think there are too many unnecessary mechanics and the 6 fucking different upgrade paths are ridiculous but I can see why people might like the chance of having different "builds".Yep, she's such an annoying brat. This is the only case I remember I don't want to play as the character which is presented.
I can't put up with this wannabe grandstanding with a dash of pathos and a smugness that borders on arrogance.
Since I personally don't like the combat system either and it's worse than HZD with its complexity of different weapons, mid-game weapon selection options, duplicate button assignments, abilities, ultimates and combos, it was probably just a nice tech demo for me, but I won't remember HFW as a good game.
is he a known Horizon hater ?Bet you he destroyed his keyboard in anger when he saw the thread.
What? That's literally all people talk about. Probably because everything else about it is kind of dull.Its insane how not many talk about its visuals.
Only a small number on gaf. Outside that water twitter and DF, have not seen people praising it as much as it should.What? That's literally all people talk about. Probably because everything else about it is kind of dull.
Pretty sure every single reviewer mentioned it. And there was basically a whole thread on here composed of screenshots from the game when it released. Also everyone on youtube. And in the OT.Only a small number on gaf. Outside that water twitter and DF, have not seen people praising it as much as it should.
Pretty sure every single reviewer mentioned it. And there was basically a whole thread on here composed of screenshots from the game when it released. Also everyone on youtube. And in the OT.