Support NeoGAF

[The Pope]

GTA IV has a 98 on there and you'll see tons of people here call it terrible. No, it wasn't one of the best fps's last gen.

I've seen more people here praise resistance than kz2.

Fair enough. Lets agree to disagree but then you must concede there is no way to access the universal appeal of a game.

 

[Dynasty8]

All these reviews are fake news.

Spoiler

sorry

 

[Jawbreaker]

Man, why are there so many good games, aaaarrrrghhhh!! My backlog is already ginormous, need to resist!

But then again I told myself I wouldn't buy Switch only for one game at that price and instead buy a bunch of other awesome games on PS4...like this one.

Not a bad idea. There are likely to be some good Switch deals later on when it gets more exclusive titles.

 

[isaacnukem]

Regarding the game's length, Ars review has this to say:

Spoiler

Sony's conservative estimate of "30 hours" of primary gameplay is ridiculous, by the way. Those 30 hours will get you through the primary quest lines only if you skip every side quest, conversation, and exploratory opportunity. A 40-hour estimate is closer to a reasonable count for players who take on the oodles of optional content right alongside the normal path. Utter completionists will need even more time.

 

[gundamkyoukai]

Also this thread has been better than most HZD threads.
Which is funny since review threads can get crazy .
Any way happy for GG and now they can leave KZ behind .

 

[Trace]

Seems like 88 is the sweet spot. Close enough.

Really excited to play this from reading all the reviews.

88 is the new 92.

Definitely picking this one up day one.

 

[WordsintheWater]

Its a lot less dramatic than people expected. Trust me.

It's 4 am on the east coast, there will probably be some crap posting at some point when people start waking up.

 

[Loudninja]

I'd say it will stick at 88.

Game has more 10/10s than it does scores under 8/10. That's pretty awesome.

Yeah its really amazing glad GG took the chance.

 

[Jyrii]

Does any review mention the performance on a normal PS4?

I briefly browsed few reviews, but didn't find any info about this.

 

[Drackhorn]

Can't wait to see Angry Joe try climb a cardboard Longneck for his review.

 

[GHG]

Took 17 pages for someone to pull the GTAIV card

Halo has also been mentioned.

Standard GG thread I guess.

 

[Rembrandt]

Took 17 pages for someone to pull the GTAIV card

If you're referring to me. That's basically a fictional card you made up like it's commonplace and also takes my post out of context like I've been nothing but negative about this game.

I've praised this game since E3.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Computer Bild Spiele - 1.18

Now, 1 is best, 6 is worst. German grading system.

Only critisizes fast traveling loading times, dragging ending, swimming and climbing not that perfect.

 

[jtan]

I wonder when the collector's edition sold out. It was available a couple days ago:0

 

[SandwichMeat]

People are pretty surprised by the Gertsmann 5/5 huh? I mean he did give Killzone 2 a 5/5 as well...

 

[Markitron]

Assuming Zelda, Persona and Mass Effect are legit, could this be the greatest ever start to a year?

Nothing else comes to mind for me right now.

 

[LotusHD]

Also this thread has been better than most HZD threads.
Which is funny since review threads can get crazy .
Any way happy for GG and now they can leave KZ behind .

I mean, what can those with "concerns" really say? The reviews are glowing and far better than a lot of people expected lol

 

[Devilgunman]

ShadowFall isn't.

The first two are terrible. Third one was ok, ShadowFall is great.

You had a total opposite opinion to mine. The first one was bad, 2 was awesome, 3 was mediocre (because it's story), and SF was boring as fuck.

 

[Truant]

Fantastic reviews. GG are finally utilising their full potential. Can't wait to play this.

 

[HMD]

Regarding the game's length, Ars review has this to say:

Spoiler

Sony's conservative estimate of "30 hours" of primary gameplay is ridiculous, by the way. Those 30 hours will get you through the primary quest lines only if you skip every side quest, conversation, and exploratory opportunity. A 40-hour estimate is closer to a reasonable count for players who take on the oodles of optional content right alongside the normal path. Utter completionists will need even more time.

Wow, I thought this was a 15 hour game tops. Maybe that's why some reviewers didn't like it as much as others.

 

[Peterthumpa]

This thread was responsible to gift me with one review where I found the first Horizon screenshot that actually looks bad:

Spoiler

Amazing scores, can't wait.

 

[LuuKyK]

Will start to add quotes to the OP soon. Sorry if I am slow.

Anyway, congrats to GG seems like an amazing game. Very happy for them and for us that will get to play the game next week!

 

[Jawbreaker]

Also this thread has been better than most HZD threads.
Which is funny since review threads can get crazy .
Any way happy for GG and now they can leave KZ behind .

The near-unanimously great scores probably helps. : p

 

[Mendrox]

Please stop the releases. I am still playing Nioh and still have to finish Resident Evil 7.

 

[Zabojnik]

Fuck me ...I still have not played ff15, last guardian and RE7 and now this?

One of these is not like the others and can be easily skipped. Nothing of value will be lost.

 

[StoopKid]

shacknews 9/10

http://www.shacknews.com/article/99...machine?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[PR_rambo]

Sounds like Horizon going to be up there with Uncharted and Bloodborne in terms of must haves for the PS4, fucking dope

 

[vivekTO]

Computer Bild Spiele - 1.18

Now, 1 is best, 6 is worst. German grading system.

Only critisizes fast traveling loading times, dragging ending, swimming and climbing not that perfect.

First time i am seeing this Grading system.

 

[BlackBuzzard]

What a strong start for a franchise and in a completely new genre that is just simply amazing are there any other studios who managed to pull that off?

 

[Memento]

And this is Guerrila's first take on a RPG. An open world RPG!

Now imagine Horizon 2...

 

[Toki767]

I will be curious to see how they add multiplayer to the sequel.

If Capcom won't make something resembling an HD Monster Hunter, this is close enough.

 

[sense]

Or, you know, the game might actually suffer from being too familiar and similar to other recent open world games, and some reviewers are growing tired of playing the same formula again and again. Hence they weight this aspect more than other, more positive ones for their final score. It happens, and is perfectly valid.

Like I said, it most likely is valid and the reviewer probably wasn't in the mood for these kind of games at the moment. I agree, there have been way too many open world games with a similar sort of structure. I just feel 2.5 sounds harsh for an ambitious new ip which seems to have done decently in all departments from story to gameplay to graphics etc...obviously the reviewer is entitled to his/her opinion.

 

[dracula_x]

Ars Technica: Horizon Zero Dawn is the best robot-safari adventure game ever made



PS: don't read the comments

Dat Ars Technica quote:

Make no mistake: Horizon Zero Dawn is the rare triple-A single-player adventure that delivers on pretty much every front imaginable. The monumental story (technically, a few of them) is executed with mostly fantastic writing and acting, and it unfolds as players master the most exciting new battling system I've seen since Monster Hunter and Dark Souls. Horizon Zero Dawn also happens to be the most gorgeous game of the current console generation, combining light-soaked landscapes, shimmering robots, and rock-solid performance the whole way through.

finally, the first open-world western RPG with a good battle mechanic.

 

[VanWinkle]

Here's the big thing for me. I knew, or at least figured there was a very good chance, that the gameplay and the graphics were going to be good to great. Guerrilla has always excelled with that stuff. The big surprise for me is how many reviewers are HIGHLY praising the story.

That makes me so happy.

 

[SplitYourInfinities]

Sounds like a really good game. I was going to get it anyways but the reviews might make me get it at launch.

 

[Gudji]

Greg really likes Aloy. I haven't seen anyone talking shit about her, maybe we do have a new playstation icon.

 

[Floody]

Is it possible/likely for this to hit 90+? Because I hear devs get bonuses based on MC scores, it would suck if they miss it by 1 or 2 scores.

Possible but unlikely, usually go down a point or two as more reviews come in. It's extra unlikely if all the big sites have already scored it.

 

[Cyberia]

Let's start with those visuals. Ahead of launch in carefully chosen gameplay footage, you'll no doubt have seen just how stunning this game is. What's surprising is how the game remains consistently beautiful through every frame. Playing on PS4 Pro, this adventure is easily the best example of 4K and HDR I've yet to experience. If you've been looking for a reason to justify either a purchase of the Pro or an expensive new TV, Zero Dawn is it.

I didn't expect Horizon: Zero Dawn to be this good. I doubt I'll be the only one saying they were surprised that the Killzone developer has been able to deliver a game with such breadth, depth and consistently rewarding gameplay.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/horizon-zero-dawn-review

4.5/5

 

[Loudninja]

Computer Bild Spiele - 1.18

Now, 1 is best, 6 is worst. German grading system.

Only critisizes fast traveling loading times, dragging ending, swimming and climbing not that perfect.

Never seen that system before!

 

[Jblanks]

Don't forget that you can get $15 credit for spending $100 on PSN between Feb 21st and 28th. Gonna preorder this and Mass Effect.

Yup, same.

 

[Gradly]

I don't care about scores but what pisses me off is the non-logical reasoning behind that

There is no way this, ambitious new IP, complete-on-disk without a season pass announced before the official announcement, is disappointing (as per USGamer)
And there is no way this game sounds horrible to call it "this is far, far from a bad game" (as per Eurogamer)

 

[Staf]

Jeff Gerstmann: 5/5. Damn.

 

[Zakalwe]

One of these is not like the others and can be easily skipped. Nothing of value will be lost.

XV and RE7 are both amazing games. :3

 

[Nightengale]

Austin Walker from WayPoint also isn't too hot on it.

Knowing him, the game's dynamism is probably insufficient for him. His taste leans him in the Far Cry 2 dogma of game world design.

 

[Planisphaerium]

add another game to the backlog.

will pick this up when i beat yakuza and finish Nioh.

 

[HeisenbergWW62]

Hmmm?
I honestly don't know what you're talking about.

"But GTAIV reviewed well too!" is something people commonly throw out to discredit a game receiving good reviews

That poster didn't use it in reference to Horizon at least

 

[Newtype-001]

GG GG

 

[Neonep]

Can't wait to get my hands on this game. CAN'T WAIT!!! CAN'T FUCKING WAIT!!!!

 

[Ellite25]

Please stop the releases. I am still playing Nioh and still have to finish Resident Evil 7.

My current struggle. Then the Switch and BotW a few days later. Not enough time for all of these games!

 

[soulluos]

And preordered.