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Horizon Zero Dawn - Preview Thread [Up: All Previews Live]
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Equanimity
Member
this is probably my biggest concern. I really don't like bullet sponges, I hope it's just them being low-level.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Baring in mind he said about 10 times he was under-levelled, I'd say yes, it's because he was under-levelled.
Are people watching this with the sound turned off?
For the new page, live stream is here: https://www.twitch.tv/guerrilla
edit: And done it seems but you can still see the archived version.
edit: And done it seems but you can still see the archived version.
Omnistalgic
Member
Getting the Uncharted --> Uncharted 2 vibe here, with Horizon being an even better starting point.
I think the hand-to-hand combat will evolve into something like Dragon's Dogma in the sequel and of course all the other aspects (story, acting, presentation) will go up.
I'm expecting 8.8 or 9.0 average on the meta with the sequel knocking it out the park. I think some of the aspects of the quest will be weaker than the main storyline, and the hand-to-hand combat doesn't look as fun, that will bring it down from being truly great in all aspects, although if the main storyline wows, it could get another boost and more cons will be ignored.
I think the hand-to-hand combat will evolve into something like Dragon's Dogma in the sequel and of course all the other aspects (story, acting, presentation) will go up.
I'm expecting 8.8 or 9.0 average on the meta with the sequel knocking it out the park. I think some of the aspects of the quest will be weaker than the main storyline, and the hand-to-hand combat doesn't look as fun, that will bring it down from being truly great in all aspects, although if the main storyline wows, it could get another boost and more cons will be ignored.
good to know. would of been nice to see how combat is when your at the right level though.
Neoleo2143
Member
Thee bullet sponginess might be just him being underleveled but it doesn't really seem to change the gameplay all the much which is a shame.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Aloy doesn't actually get boosts in power from leveling up only skill points and HP and its the gear that deals the damage.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Aloy doesn't actually get boosts in power from leveling up only skill points and HP and its the gear that deals the damage.
He kept on running to different animals, so I wasn't sure what animal he was under-leveled compared to, and I have no idea what leveling up will do as far as power for the character, or if the enemies level up as you do too so the relative power difference stays roughly the same. Even the "smaller" enemies seemed like they were taking a lot of hits. It was just a simple observation.
Well it is an action RPG
That's another thing that makes this different from action games with just RPG elements. You need to level up and grind if you actually want to do well against high level enemies or else it will take forever to them down or worse... get one shotted.
CarbonFire
Member
Well against the weaker/smaller non-corrupted enemies (like the Watchers) Aloy was probably at a fine level in that stream. And I didn't watch the whole stream, but most of those seemed to go down without too much trouble.
Do you really think it was going to be easy to take to take down new machines?
Its all about the tactics you sued and the equipment.
More_Badass
Member
My main concern is that the rope launcher + let enemies run into ropes tactic seems like it might be really easy to abuse. Do we know if other machines will avoid or not be affected by ropes?
I mean, I don't want to one shot new enemies, but I also don't want each battle lasting 5 minutes + if I'm just farming materials. Like I said, it was just a simple observation based on what I was seeing in the stream.
Yep seen a vid where a sawtooth ran right though it.
Neoleo2143
Member
Any robots Leaping Attack seems to go over the Wire. So that's probably what they put as the counter.
And there's a reason why Action RPG design concerns me. Even Dark Souls has issues with balancing stats vs skill to an extent. And as praised as Dragon's Dogma is, its stats nigh on screw up its action balancing.
enemies can jump over the tripwires
It's all about using the right ammo and hitting the right spots. You can one-shot Watchers, 2-shot Striders/Grazers consistently if you know how fairly early on (tear damage is your friend, and fire arrows will blow up blaze canisters).
It'd be interesting to see how fast people will be in taking down a Thunderjaw.
More_Badass
Member
Equanimity
Member
Photomode:
Edit: beaten
Yeah you need to be properly equipped for the Thunderjaw, etc.
Edit: beaten
Yeah you need to be properly equipped for the Thunderjaw, etc.
Equanimity
Member
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
I'm going to be levelling up in the first area of this game for quite some time.
backbreaker65
Banned
If you are not equip properly for battle, then yes you will need a lot of ammo. Styles make fights.
Hahaha, this is awesome.
These animations making me drool
More_Badass
Member
The articulated toes of the Tallnecks are really impressive
Thursday War
Banned
should i buy a ps4 just for this game gaf
its only 265 for a slim with uc4
hmmm
its only 265 for a slim with uc4
hmmm
onemanasylum
Banned
It's not like there are not a lot of games out on PS4, it is doubtful this will be the only game that interests you.
Buy it for Bloodborne
As fo this game, wait for reviews if you aren't sure about it. I'm personally sold and will but it day one even if it has 10/100 metascore.
Thursday War
Banned
well im interested in uc4, bloodborne, and horizon
ive been watching the bts videos and this game looks dope
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Don't overlook TLOU if you haven't already played it.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
Love the animations.
At this point in the PS4's life I don't think its a bad choice at all if you like gaming. Its got multiple games in most every genre even niche ones. There are even a couple different CRPG's at this point and the influx of new games, especially Japanese ones, is growing larger and larger. I'd say go for it, there are a ton of good games, even exclusives, at this point.
KZObsessed
Member
It wouldn't just be for this game.
DO IT! NOW!
There are A LOT more great games on the PS4. Already available and still coming.
Thursday War
Banned
onemanasylum
Banned
TLOU is one of the best games ever made imo, great gameplay, story and characters, and even good MP. Bloodborne is amazing too.
Yeah go ahead I am sure you will fine other stuff you enjoy as well.
DriftingSpirit
Member
Do it.
Surely there will be more stuff up your alley whether released now or soon to come.
Chris Metal
Member
TLOU is a masterpiece in storytelling.
If you're familiar with the Uncharted series, UC4 is an excellent purchase but it can be enjoyed all the same without playing the other prequels... conveniently their remasters are available and probably some of the best on the system.
If you like a fun platformer/shooter, Ratchet & Clank is a must...Oh and Bloodborne you need in your collection.
Thursday War
Banned
Thursday War
Banned
uc4 comes with the ps4 so its just an added bonus
HeisenbergWW62
Banned
All 3 of those are incredible games absolutely worth owning the console for