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[Cloukyo]

Dunno, seems pretty hard to break 90+ these days.

This is less because of overall harsher critics and moreso because there's always one or two critics that drag a score down from the 90s to the 80s by giving contrarian scores.

Metacritic should really bring standard deviation into account.

 

[anddo0]

You can kill your own horse!!!

1/10

But you can't eat it...

 

[brandonh83]

Why is it still February guys???

 

[othersteve]

OMG STAG MOUNT

From the Gamespot video

You can actually see Link mount a deer in one of my videos!

 

[RRockman]

Please don't

I not trying to star a fight just noting so that that reviewer dig couldn't have happened. I'm sure both games are great.

 

[Chaos17]

You can kill your own horse!!!

1/10

Yes, they can die.
We're going to see lot of sadness from this ^^;;

 

[LotusHD]

Wew, they really managed to make the new Ocarina Of Time.

Imagine this being a kid's first Zelda game, probably will be very memorable.

 

[Fireblend]

I'm pretty new to gaming as I have said, I only started in late 2013, but can someone explain to me why this game isn't getting torn to shreds for it visuals? The pixelation, it is smudgy, barely any detail on anything, the white haze across the screen, etc. I don't know all the proper names for things, sorry.

Is this just the way the games are, or is it because it is Zelda? I have seen games get chopped to bits because of this, I'm just wondering, as I have a Switch on pre-order and I can't wait to play this game. The last Zelda game I played was the first as I have games since the early 90s, so I am still learning my way around this hobby.

No need to beat me up either, I am curious.

People just have different priorities and things they like in video games - I'd say for most graphics are important but not a super high priority. Also everyone already knows what the game looks like, so previews are focusing on other stuff.

 

[Kthulhu]

He later said 'and last year too' fwiw

Oh shit.

 

[nickthebiggeek]

Here's my written preview of the game and the supplemental gameplay footage to go alongside it.

Have you tried the amiibo's functionality?

 

[Orniletter]

Its suffocating your hype because Horizon is a new IP. It has nothing to do with the quality of either games.

I am actually feeling sorry for Zelda right now.Nintendo is hyping this up so much,but its barely catching up to open world/souls-like game design ,and it looks two gens behind.

Hope you'll be on your best behaviour in the review thread.

We absolutely need even more salty console warrior tears in our Switch threads.

 

[ElTorro]

Here is the Easy Allies preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-jmGy3LcZo

 

[OrbitalBeard]

I'm pretty new to gaming as I have said, I only started in late 2013, but can someone explain to me why this game isn't getting torn to shreds for it visuals? The pixelation, it is smudgy, barely any detail on anything, the white haze across the screen, etc. I don't know all the proper names for things, sorry.

Is this just the way the games are, or is it because it is Zelda? I have seen games get chopped to bits because of this, I'm just wondering, as I have a Switch on pre-order and I can't wait to play this game. The last Zelda game I played was the first as I have games since the early 90s, so I am still learning my way around this hobby.

No need to beat me up either, I am curious.

Because a great, polished game can transcend technical shortcomings and fortunately, there are still journalists out there who realize this. Trust me, there will be plenty of Gaffers ripping apart this game's visuals at launch. Don't get me wrong, I'd always love for a game to look better, but it's far from a deal breaker when it isn't a technical marvel.

 

[Kingpin Rogers]

nearly all them, basically there is no emptiness..

Can't wait!

 

[Effect]

Stay strong!!! The 3rd is almost here!!!

 

[fluffydelusions]

I'm really regretting not preordering a switch wonder how easy it will be on launch day to buy one.

 

[Pinky]

My hype is going into overload!

 

[KAOz]

From Metro's preview:


This is how you start a war lol

Not really. I keep seeing everyone quoting this specific but, but never bother with highlighting the reasons for Metro saying it. Which is the start of the very next sentence.

 

[Slurpy2k20]

Holy fucking shit at those quotes. Holy. Fucking. Shit.

My wildest dreams are coming true. Hype has smashed all barriers. I can't even.

 

[random25]

But you can't eat it...

He even looks guilty after killing his horse.

Yes, they can die.
We're going to see lot of sadness from this ^^;;

I know that they can die. Killing them yourself is another story.

 

[essenn]

Here is the Easy Allies preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-jmGy3LcZo

Thank you

 

[Tajaz2426]

People just have different priorities and things they like in video games - I'd say for most graphics are important but not a super high priority. Also everyone already knows what the game looks like, so previews are focusing on other stuff.

Makes perfect sense, thanks.

 

[Painraze]

I'm pretty new to gaming as I have said, I only started in late 2013, but can someone explain to me why this game isn't getting torn to shreds for it visuals? The pixelation, it is smudgy, barely any detail on anything, the white haze across the screen, etc. I don't know all the proper names for things, sorry.

Is this just the way the games are, or is it because it is Zelda? I have seen games get chopped to bits because of this, I'm just wondering, as I have a Switch on pre-order and I can't wait to play this game. The last Zelda game I played was the first as I have games since the early 90s, so I am still learning my way around this hobby.

No need to beat me up either, I am curious.

If a game can prove itself in other ways visuals can be forgiven to a certain extent. Something like GTA3 back in the day had some rough visuals and gameplay but the scope of what it accomplished made those grievances minor nitpicks.

Similar here... what Zelda is doing with this gigantic world and emergent, physics based gameplay far outweighs any visual issues one might have (apparently).

 

[JerkShep]

Anything about the Wii U version? I imagine this event was Switch only though...

 

[MHWilliams]

MH did you mess with any of the RGB settings on the switch to get rid of the haze?

Yeah, didn't do anything. Actually, it brought to my attention something that I should fix. Wouldn't let me choose Full Range at all, so Automatic is defaulting to Limited Range. (I selected just Limited Range as well.)

Putting the Switch into and out of the dock... it looks like some of the haze might be an artifact of Docked Mode?

 

[Discomurf]

Not trying to rain on the parade or anything, but did someone forget to turn on the dynamic lighting?

Switch:

Wii U:

 

[Astral Dog]

One thing i can't believe is how they developed the supposed pyshics engine on the weak Wii U CPU

 

[Koodo]

Oh wow. It truly seems like talent always wins.

 

[Forkball]

I liked this a lot from the Polygon video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojsc6dg1sjE)

He ain't coming back from that.

I'm pretty new to gaming as I have said, I only started in late 2013, but can someone explain to me why this game isn't getting torn to shreds for it visuals? The pixelation, it is smudgy, barely any detail on anything, the white haze across the screen, etc. I don't know all the proper names for things, sorry.

Is this just the way the games are, or is it because it is Zelda? I have seen games get chopped to bits because of this, I'm just wondering, as I have a Switch on pre-order and I can't wait to play this game. The last Zelda game I played was the first as I have games since the early 90s, so I am still learning my way around this hobby.

No need to beat me up either, I am curious.

It has a very deliberate art style that may not appeal to everyone, but so far many have said that there are moments that were beautiful. I do agree that it looks hazy at times, but so far hands-on reports really haven't complained about the graphics, so I'm guessing it's not a major negative on the game.

 

[ToD_]

Since no one seems to have posted them yet. Here's the screenshot set from the Gamespot Preview. As far as I can tell they are spoiler free.

For some reason some of them are different resolutions. I'm assuming that's because some are handheld and some are docked?

Yes, the 720p screens look native, which means they are likely taken in handheld mode. I'm assuming using the internal screenshot feature.

What's interesting is that video levels are all over the place. The 720p handheld mode captures look perfect in terms of levels. Contrast is where it should be (black at 0, white at 255). I was just looking at the Gamersyde videos and the whites were more in the 235 ballpark, and I noticed that from several other sources as well, creating this washed out look.

Is the system outputting incorrect levels over HDMI?

 

[The Big N]

I'm pretty new to gaming as I have said, I only started in late 2013, but can someone explain to me why this game isn't getting torn to shreds for it visuals? The pixelation, it is smudgy, barely any detail on anything, the white haze across the screen, etc. I don't know all the proper names for things, sorry.

Is this just the way the games are, or is it because it is Zelda? I have seen games get chopped to bits because of this, I'm just wondering, as I have a Switch on pre-order and I can't wait to play this game. The last Zelda game I played was the first as I have games since the early 90s, so I am still learning my way around this hobby.

No need to beat me up either, I am curious.

Some of the previews criticize the visuals when compared to games like Horizon, but then they say the amount of detail and improvements more then make up for it. Basically, they are saying if they have to find faults (based their early impressions of the game) it would be the visuals but then they all mention the art style or gameplay more then makes up for it.

 

[DNAbro]

Its suffocating your hype because Horizon is a new IP. It has nothing to do with the quality of either games.

I am actually feeling sorry for Zelda right now.Nintendo is hyping this up so much,but its barely catching up to open world/souls-like game design ,and it looks two gens behind.

hahaha no.

 

[Cosmo Clock 21]

Hey this is Link. And THIS... is Jackass
https://youtu.be/ojsc6dg1sjE?t=585

 

[Strictly]

Do we know if we can dive yet?

 

[Plum]

Yeah, didn't do anything. Actually, it brought to my attention something that I should fix. Wouldn't let me choose Full Range at all, so Automatic is defaulting to Limited Range. (I selected just Limited Range as well.)

Putting the Switch into and out of the dock... it looks like some of the haze might be an artifact of Docked Mode?

Thanks for answering so many questions!

Got a small one of mine; are gyro controls for bows/throwing weapons still in? I haven't really seen it happening in the few previews I've watched.

 

[BasilZero]

Anything about the Wii U version? I imagine this event was Switch only though...

I want to know too.


Also just to make sure we can still use the wolf link amiibo on the game right?

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Wow, you can ride deers

 

[PtM]

But you can't eat it...

Way to drop the ball, Nintendo!

 

[The Jazz Cabbage Master]

Yessssss let the salt flow through you.

I'd better get some good meltdowns out of this launch. Whether from Zelda fans if the game metacritics below a 90, or Sony fans if it crushes Horizon, or whoever. I need to bathe in those tears.

How about people just grow up?

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Not trying to rain on the parade or anything, but did someone forget to turn on the dynamic lighting?

Switch:

Wii U:

Been talked about for a month at this point. Certain technical aspects were likely toned down in both versions of the game to enhance performance. Or for stylistic reasons.

 

[TS-08]

Anything about the Wii U version? I imagine this event was Switch only though...

There's no "event." These are reviewers who have the game. But I'm guessing they only have the Switch version.

 

[ckaneo]

You can actually see Link mount a deer in one of my videos!

Where?

 

[Tajaz2426]

Because a great, polished game can transcend technical shortcomings and fortunately, there are still journalists out there who realize this. Trust me, there will be plenty of Gaffers ripping apart this game's visuals at launch. Don't get me wrong, I'd always love for a game to look better, but it's far from a deal breaker when it isn't a technical marvel.

If a game can prove itself in other ways visuals can be forgiven to a certain extent. Something like GTA3 back in the day had some rough visuals and gameplay but the scope of what it accomplished made those grievances minor nitpicks.

Similar here... what Zelda is doing with this gigantic world and emergent, physics based gameplay far outweighs any visual issues one might have (apparently).

I can't believe this will be my first Zelda game in 20 something years, I am stoked. I may have to go back and try and play some of the others. I may have missed out on a lot of great games.

 

[Chaos17]

If a game can prove itself in other ways visuals can be forgiven to a certain extent. Something like GTA3 back in the day had some rough visuals and gameplay but the scope of what it accomplished made those grievances minor nitpicks.

Similar here... what Zelda is doing with this gigantic world and emergent, physics based gameplay far outweighs any visual issues one might have (apparently).

Loved GTA 3.
I miss Nico

 

[Nugg]

My apologies for not reading the thread, I'm trying to stay away from coverage as much as possible and I don't know if this is widely known, but I just need to know: are there real ass Zelda style dungeons in this game? Or just lots of "mini dungeons"?

 

[Roo]

Timelapse form the Polygon video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojsc6dg1sjE

Spoiler

He killed a horse :O

fucking animal

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

 

[Kthulhu]

Same.

Not trying to rain on the parade or anything, but did someone forget to turn on the dynamic lighting?

Switch:

Wii U:

Looks like it. Hopefully they'll fix it with a patch or something.

 

[MHWilliams]

Have you tried the amiibo's functionality?

Not yet. They sent two over, but I haven't touched them.

Did you spend any time playing in this mode significantly? Is it a viable way to play, is the landscape specific enough that you can navigate without the mini-map, or would you recommend playing with the mini-map?

It's not my jam. I live by the sound sensor, though you couldn't probably get by with audible sound.

Yes, the 720p screens look native, which means they are likely taken in handheld mode. I'm assuming using the internal screenshot feature.

What's interesting is that video levels are all over the place. The 720p handheld mode captures look perfect in terms of levels. Contrast is where it should be (black at 0, white at 255). I was just looking at the Gamersyde videos and the whites were more in the 235 ballpark, and I noticed that from several other sources as well, creating this washed out look.

Is the system outputting incorrect levels over HDMI?

See above.

I hadn't thought of this until Eloquent brought up the RGB color, but I think this might be the problem.

 

[Peltz]

Is it weird that I'm so excited that I'm near tears over a videogame?