I don't have much confidence in the game's story, but how does the protagonist's name being Aloy indicate it'll suck?
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I don't have much confidence in the game's story, but how does the protagonist's name being Aloy indicate it'll suck?
Solid open world game. I expect nothing new or innovative. Pretty much what we've seen from the preview gameplay but spanning 20 ish hours story.
Guess we've got different opinions and/or definitions.
What in the hell does the main character's name have to do with the writing and story being good or bad? Like what?....
farmerboy
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I'm expecting a really good game with the most well realised open world to date. If there's enough to like I won't give a shit about some hokey dialogue or cutscenes.
What I'm really hoping for a one or two big secrets or reveals that really build on the lore. The moment to moment story is not as important to me. I just want to feel a sense of wonder and awe.
And whilst the game is open I hope the "cauldrons" have some big setpiece moments. Not everything has to be emergent.
What I'm really hoping for a one or two big secrets or reveals that really build on the lore. The moment to moment story is not as important to me. I just want to feel a sense of wonder and awe.
And whilst the game is open I hope the "cauldrons" have some big setpiece moments. Not everything has to be emergent.
What we've seen of the combat already proves you wrong.
Iva Demilcol
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In a world where we had a positive impressions thread about The Order 1886, I don't even trust GAF.
isaacnukem
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I expect nothing
DAREALGUMMY
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Hilariously bad side quest cutscenes.
But also a good game once I can get it in the later half of the year.
But also a good game once I can get it in the later half of the year.
isaacnukem
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How is Killzone generic?
Jawbreaker
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But we haven't even seen a single cauldron in any of the previews!
Primethius
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I think it'll be great. The story will probably be a bit messy, the writing a bit hit or miss but the world, combat, visuals, monster design and the rest look fantastic.
I think it'll rate very highly, possibly a 90+ on MC.
I think it'll rate very highly, possibly a 90+ on MC.
PeterLegend
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The best RPG of the year, haters de damned!
This is a good point. They have been insanely accurate with the quality of their exclusive gets. Sure, this could be the exception, but I really doubt it.
It's obviously a play off the word "alloy", which is a type of metal. Unless the developers are purposely trying to make us think that she's a robot, then it's not a very well hidden twist.
Have they? I've liked a handful of them, but I wouldn't say they're on a roll. The order was a disaster. Driveclub was well liked around here and did well, but it had that disaster of a launch, and outside of gaf people were somewhat mixed. LBP3 reviewed really poorly and was generally considered the worst in the series. Knack nuf said. Killzone shadowfall was garbage most I've talked to agree with that and it's the lowest rated of the series. I like infamous SS, but I do feel it was a step down from 1 and 2. IDK their first party stuff has been a mixed bag to this point.
Dude. That's a part of the actual setting. Anacronistic names meant to be evocative of a previous age are kind of the thing. Iirc, it's part of the tribal nature of society and a sort of central conceit of the setting. It's not neccessarily a heavy-handed hint.
Jawbreaker
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It would be pretty difficult for her to visually age as she has if she were an android.
Last I checked Uncharted was pretty good.
Smokey_Run
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I just want a solid game that sets a good foundation for the future.
Bloodborne,Uncharted4,Ratchet and Clank,The Last Guardian,Until Dawn, Gravity Rush2.
It would be pretty difficult for her to visually age as she has if she were an android.
Why is this kid so cute!?
More_Badass
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False memoriesIt would be pretty difficult for her to visually age as she has if she were an android.
wild wild rice
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Basically. This is so far Sonys weakest gen for exclusives. Resogun, until dawn, blood borne and last guardian are the only ones that did it for me so far.
I didn't say they were universally bad did I? I just said I wouldn't say they were on a roll. And while bloodborne was partially 1st party, they had a big contribution out of Miyazaki and his team. You listed 6 games here and they've all been good to different degrees, but again for me their first party is spotty this gen, ESPECIALLY when placed against last generation.
Ah, didn't know that. Still, I don't expect the writing to be very good, I've seen that infamous dialogue video, and there just aren't many games like this that end up having good writing anyway.
ForkNetwork
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It looks phenomenal and I think it could be a fantastic game. GOTY material
However, I could very easily be wrong, and the fact that the developer is Guerrilla Games makes me even more nervous.
However, I could very easily be wrong, and the fact that the developer is Guerrilla Games makes me even more nervous.
"You think I'm a Replicant, don't you? Look. It's me with my mother."
"Yeah? You remember when you were six? You and your brother sneaked into an empty building through a basement window. You were gonna play doctor. He showed you his. When it got to be your turn, you chickened and ran. Remember that? Have you ever told anybody that? Your mother? Tyrell? Anybody, uh? You remember the spider that lived in a bush outside your window? Orange body, green legs. You watched her build her web all summer. Then one day there was a big egg in. The egg hatched."
"The egg hatched. And hundred baby spiders came out. And they ate her.'
Jawbreaker
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Now THAT would be one way to throw you off the trail.
gow3isben
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Man don't do this to yourself.
Seems like a really solid game but the stock open world shenanigans are really bumming me out. Please don't be like Infamous or Assassins Creed or Far Cry in your open world structure.
Bracing for disappointment. I think it has a ton of potential, but Guerilla Games has yet to prove themselves outside of First Person Shooters (and even then, Shadowfall was a pretty bad game).
That said, the graphics look amazing and the concept is novel enough. My worries are more directed towards the execution of the characters, story, and, above all else, the gameplay. I'll definitely buy at full price if the reviews are good, but it's certainly not going to be a pre-order for me.
That said, the graphics look amazing and the concept is novel enough. My worries are more directed towards the execution of the characters, story, and, above all else, the gameplay. I'll definitely buy at full price if the reviews are good, but it's certainly not going to be a pre-order for me.
Fair point. Yea Warhawk,Motorstorm Pacific Rift,Ratchet A crak in Time,God of War3,Uncharted2,Folklore, inFAMOUS,Killzone2,Resistance3 were some of my favorites but The Last Guardian is the best game i have ever played so yea Sony has delivered so far this generation in my eyes.
You mean the Order 1886.
A really well made open world game with the the most well designed world since the witcher 3.Some average voice acting and story but it will be secondary to the great gameplay and excellent encounters.Predicting 84 or 85 metacritic but if it ends up better i'll never be so glad to be wrong.
Callibretto
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the sequel to this will be amazing when they expanded melee combat options and add flying mount/aerial combat, and even more machine variety in general.
I'm content with what I see so far, my only concern is just enemy variety and while we've seen quite a bit, I hope there's much much more machine we haven't seen yet. we know there are 26 machine total, I just hope that doesn't count variation of the same type.
I'm content with what I see so far, my only concern is just enemy variety and while we've seen quite a bit, I hope there's much much more machine we haven't seen yet. we know there are 26 machine total, I just hope that doesn't count variation of the same type.
What about The Last Guardian, Uncharted 4, Ratchet, Yakuza 0, Nioh, Until Dawn, Bloodborne, Driveclub Post patch, MLB The Show, Gravity Rudy 2, Resogun, Infamous SS?
isaacnukem
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Guerrilla: Guaranteed to Suck