StrongBlackVine
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The previews have been extremely positive so I don't think reviews are going to harsh.
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What are your expectations for Horizon Zero Dawn?
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The previews have been extremely positive so I don't think reviews are going to harsh.
I'm expecting a well-honed ARPG-lite that doesn't overturn any genre design or storytelling conventions, but has a strong emphasis on moment-to-moment gameplay.
I'm also expecting comparisons with Souls when it comes to dealing with the larger robos. Everything I've seen in the confrontations with Snapjaws, Thunderjaw & other megarobofauna suggests a real need for tactical planning & skill on the part of the player.
I'm also expecting some nice emergent gameplay potential too, again judging from the footage.
I'm also expecting comparisons with Souls when it comes to dealing with the larger robos. Everything I've seen in the confrontations with Snapjaws, Thunderjaw & other megarobofauna suggests a real need for tactical planning & skill on the part of the player.
I'm also expecting some nice emergent gameplay potential too, again judging from the footage.
Fair enough
Yeah this sums it up pretty well actually.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
I don't man, I already find her to be unbearably annoying. I'm expecting Rico levels of bad.
Amazing graphics, amazing control/gameplay, an open world to get lost in. I cant wait to see it with my own two eyes on the pro. *hype intensifies*
Edit: im expecting reviews to fall in the 8/9 range, metacrtic 86. GG nails the first adventure into the open world and Aloy becomes a new mascot for Ps.
Edit: im expecting reviews to fall in the 8/9 range, metacrtic 86. GG nails the first adventure into the open world and Aloy becomes a new mascot for Ps.
Jawbreaker
Member
This is impossible simply by virtue of her voice actor being Ashly Burch.
What about her you find annoying?
A near impossibility.
Sword Of Doom
Member
Same here. I hope it has that bit of magic that makes it a special game. Would be a shame for the setting and art direction of the game to go to waste.
I'd been fairly impressed if they could make another character as hated as Rico. Like I'd give them a round of applause for being able to outdo themselves on that.
FinalStageBoss
Banned
I'm expecting a fun game.
Raven117
Gold Member
Not really what I'm getting at.
I'm getting at the fact it will likely fall to "collect-o-thons" as opposed to meaty side quests.
MechanicalWall
Banned
Even if the game outright sucks I doubt the critics' reviews are going to be harsh. A game with this budget and hype is pretty much guaranteed an 80+ right off the bat. I was referring more to the enthusiast boards like GAF that simulateously complain about how same-y and empty open-world games are nowadays while also making sure to buy every single new one instead of, I don't know, taking a break.
the concerns about the gameplay are legitimate imo because guerrilla has yet to make a game that isn't a drag to play. KZ has some of the worst controls in FPSs i've seen, and this is from someone who played the genre in consoles for a long time. obviously it's a different genre so it's fine to give them the benefit of a doubt but i'd rather stay hesitant for the time being
Omnistalgic
Member
runner up for GOTY IMO...I think behind the RPG world is really a shooter, and it's going to be one of the most fun open world games because of that.
CharminUltra
Member
It's Guerrilla, so I'm playing the Wait & See™ game with 0 expectations, but hoping to be pleasantly surprised.
wild wild rice
Member
I expect to wait for impressions because I'm not sold.
Jawbreaker
Member
There are caves with secrets and cauldrons which are big dungeons that house difficult battles, puzzle solving, and platforming.
Magic Mushroom
Member
They have writers who worked on New Vegas and The Witcher 3, which is as grade A as it comes in AAA games. The story actually got quite a bit of praise from the likes of Eurogamer and The Guardian, based on a 4 hour play session.
Some really small spoilers from the start of the game:
https://www.theguardian.com/technol...he-feminist-action-game-weve-been-waiting-for
I think its world building is gonna surprise quite a few people.
Lots of people had hands-on time with it. Game controls beautifully and combat is fun and varied.
The dungeon they found sounded like the automated battlefield building base level from Titanfall 2 but with puzzles and the way they did the story building in it was really cool.
MechanicalWall
Banned
I mean, I hope I'm wrong, but that story trailer seriously did not impress me at all.
I have not seen any footage that makes her come off as annoying. I am actually anxious to play through her journey.
Magic Mushroom
Member
Well, they played 4 hours, which should give a much better impression than a trailer.
Its more like the Witcher where you pick up herbs
WordsintheWater
Member
An extremely solid game that will be a blast to play. I think it will settle around the mid 80's in the review department, but I believe I will enjoy the heck out of it.
flatearthpandas
Member
Eh, I'm hoping for it to be good. Kind of expecting a more boring Tomb Raider reboot
No that is not correct.
I mean we have more then enough previews and videos to look over.
More_Badass
Member
They got Witcher 3 and Fallout New Vegas writers/quest designers to work on this. I'm a bit more optimistic
"Towers", RPG elements, and Primal are where I imagine the comparisons come from
He used to be a good writer. Now he's infected buy the untalented people of guerrilla
Omnistalgic
Member
I think previews has already proven this wrong though.
Everyone who plays it is gushing about the gameplay. I agree with every single prediction ironically, I just think your selling the gameplay very very short. It really looks special, challenging, fun, and deep. Probably some of the hardest optional bosses will have some gamers crying lol.
Magic Mushroom
Member
Zelda has towers too. UBI game!
As least the ones in Horizon are moving.
As least the ones in Horizon are moving.
Boy Wander
Member
I want it to be great - it looks fantastic but I'm not convinced that Guerilla know how to make a great looking game that plays fantastic.
gamerMan
Member
It's unfortunate that this game's story is going to be compared to Uncharted. The Uncharted games have been better games because of their story. From what I have seen, the story looks a bit generic.
The animation in the game reminds me of the Witcher 3, which is to say it is very wooden and stiff. The acting in it reminds me of Shenmue at times. It's sort of what you expect from video games before the Naughty Dog games came along. I hope that people are able to look past the story.
The actual game play looks interesting. From what I have seen the combat looks interesting and I am interested in how destructible the environments are and how many enemy types there are.
The animation in the game reminds me of the Witcher 3, which is to say it is very wooden and stiff. The acting in it reminds me of Shenmue at times. It's sort of what you expect from video games before the Naughty Dog games came along. I hope that people are able to look past the story.
The actual game play looks interesting. From what I have seen the combat looks interesting and I am interested in how destructible the environments are and how many enemy types there are.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
The fact that she doesn't shut up for starters.
Kagoshima_Luke
Gold Member
Pretty much this.