I'm sure Forza will play great, that's practically a guarantee, but I wouldn't count out Shadowfall's gameplay.
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Is Killzone: Shadow Fall PS4's killer app?
- Thread starter Mondy
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Absolutely. The next-gen show-case game as far as I'm concerned.
- Open ended gameplay.
- Huge levels with lots of branching paths and layers.
- Amazing scale and vistas.
- 10+ hours SP campaign length.
- Multiple ways to tackle each level (stealth, action, infiltration etc).
- Open dynamic mission objectives in many levels (do missions in any order in certain areas).
- 35fps to 40fps SP and 60fps MP.
- Native 1080p.
- Amazing production values and visuals.
- Much more emphasis on the narrative and characters.
- Complete overhaul in art and gameplay direction from previous games in the franchise.
- New OWL gameplay elements and tactics.
- No aim assist.
- Experience'less MP.
- No splash screens and logo's.
- No loading times.
- Mass array of MP options.
- Free DLC competitive maps (10 ship with the game, at least 6 more free maps to follow).
- All weapons unlocked from the get go.
- 1500+ skill based objectives and challenges in the MP.
- Open ended gameplay.
- Huge levels with lots of branching paths and layers.
- Amazing scale and vistas.
- 10+ hours SP campaign length.
- Multiple ways to tackle each level (stealth, action, infiltration etc).
- Open dynamic mission objectives in many levels (do missions in any order in certain areas).
- 35fps to 40fps SP and 60fps MP.
- Native 1080p.
- Amazing production values and visuals.
- Much more emphasis on the narrative and characters.
- Complete overhaul in art and gameplay direction from previous games in the franchise.
- New OWL gameplay elements and tactics.
- No aim assist.
- Experience'less MP.
- No splash screens and logo's.
- No loading times.
- Mass array of MP options.
- Free DLC competitive maps (10 ship with the game, at least 6 more free maps to follow).
- All weapons unlocked from the get go.
- 1500+ skill based objectives and challenges in the MP.
FaintColt388301
Member
R3TRODYCE
Member
Never change, SpongeBob
BRocknRolla
Member
For now, yes. Regardless of how it turns out to be gameplay wise, it looks beautiful, certainly the most "next gen" thing that will be available for a while. I'm sure sales on it won't be amazing, but if PS4 buyers are looking for something to show off their new hardware, it's the obvious choice.
Between a long single player and what looks like great multiplayer, I'm certainly excited about it.
Between a long single player and what looks like great multiplayer, I'm certainly excited about it.
Mondy. You are my killer app <3
Well it is the only next gen FPS exclusively for a console. I think that is a pretty big deal.
ZehDon
Member
For me it is, but in terms of a platform agnostic pool of potential customers, I suspect it would come down to the individual's preference for FPS. While looking mighty fine, it's just not pushing the console FPS envelope like Goldeneye 007, or even the original Halo, did, where it could win over potential FPS nay-sayers. It's just a really good looking FPS with sand-box-lite elements, which to be entirely honest isn't new.
I might be mocked for this, but I suspect something more "original" like Titanfall might draw more claims of a "killer app", simply because it's doing some pretty different things to the mainstream FPS of the past generation. Personally, I feel Titanfall is just bringing the Quake 3 focus on speed back to a genre that has stagnated in the pit of pseudo-realism. The media, however, seems to think Titanfall is the most original multiplayer FPS ever made. I guess no one remembers Unreal Tournament 2004. But I digress.
I, personally, don't think Sony have shored up a "killer app" for their new console. But they're also not pushing something as hollow as Ryse as "the best thing" on the console. So, I think they're gonna be fine.
I might be mocked for this, but I suspect something more "original" like Titanfall might draw more claims of a "killer app", simply because it's doing some pretty different things to the mainstream FPS of the past generation. Personally, I feel Titanfall is just bringing the Quake 3 focus on speed back to a genre that has stagnated in the pit of pseudo-realism. The media, however, seems to think Titanfall is the most original multiplayer FPS ever made. I guess no one remembers Unreal Tournament 2004. But I digress.
I, personally, don't think Sony have shored up a "killer app" for their new console. But they're also not pushing something as hollow as Ryse as "the best thing" on the console. So, I think they're gonna be fine.
Maybe for a small minority of people it is. People will pick it up because it's exclusive and it's not terrible, but I don't think it's a killer app in the sense that people will buy a console for it. I'd say price and hardware potential are the killer app more so that Killzone, people just need something to buy and it's a solid choice.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
No aim assist doesn't count for much when players move at a snail's pace.
fuzzyreactor
Banned
Lets just say I haven't been this hyped for a FPS since Killzone 2
Duxxy3
Member
I think there is only one next gen launch game that classifies as killer app and it's not what you think it is.
It's Killer Instinct.
Admittedly the people the amount of people that are interested in the game is small, but they are absolutely buying the system for that one game.
It won't sell in big numbers, but it falls under the definition of a killer app - a piece of software that convinces people to buy hardware. Halo for classic xbox, SSBM for gamecube and Wii sports are just a few that immediately come to mind. People bought those systems JUST for those games.
I can't wait to play killzone, but it's not the sole reason for me buying a PS4. Even if Infamous was out at launch it still would not be the sole reason for me buying a PS4.
It's Killer Instinct.
Admittedly the people the amount of people that are interested in the game is small, but they are absolutely buying the system for that one game.
It won't sell in big numbers, but it falls under the definition of a killer app - a piece of software that convinces people to buy hardware. Halo for classic xbox, SSBM for gamecube and Wii sports are just a few that immediately come to mind. People bought those systems JUST for those games.
I can't wait to play killzone, but it's not the sole reason for me buying a PS4. Even if Infamous was out at launch it still would not be the sole reason for me buying a PS4.
TacticalFox88
Banned
Holy shit it's like GG ran down the list of the FPS formula most people are accustomed too and said..."fuck that."
:lol
Based GG
James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
Last-gen can keep CoD or BF
I'm going KZ only, it's actually looking to be not only the best looking game at launch, but also the best playing game at launch too.
I think this is going to have great word of mouth and elevate the series.
fuzzyreactor
Banned
they don't. sorry they aren't COD ninja soldiers.
Honestly I feel GG are one of the few FPS developers that are still trying to push for a MP mode that is still highly competitive.
Thank you, I'm a man of the truth
FaintColt388301
Member
It has all this yet I feel it still won't get the general audience's attention/credit
Gary Whitta
Member
I've never played a Killzone game. I hope it's good because it's the game I got bundlefucked with. No other retail exclusives interest me.
metalslimer
Member
No because BF4 and CoDG will dominate the FPS market. Hell AC4, BF4, CoD, and maybe even a sports game might outsell KZ.
We'll see, but I've got a gut feeling that this will be the most critically acclaimed and best selling next-gen title, on both systems.
People should be very wary of Killer Instinct. It's not exactly being made by people with a proven track record.
Vire
Member
I guess by default given the production values and exclusive nature.
Killzone isn't a particularly big franchise in comparison to sales of Call of Duty/Halo/BF, but it certainly isn't a slouch (I mean they made 4 console games after all).
So it's a solid game to get the ball rolling, but I wouldn't say it's something that most people specifically buy the system just to play. It's a nice value add. Whenever Naughty Dog or Sony Santa Monica's games roll around, THAT is what I would define as a "Killer App". System sellers if you will.
Killzone isn't a particularly big franchise in comparison to sales of Call of Duty/Halo/BF, but it certainly isn't a slouch (I mean they made 4 console games after all).
So it's a solid game to get the ball rolling, but I wouldn't say it's something that most people specifically buy the system just to play. It's a nice value add. Whenever Naughty Dog or Sony Santa Monica's games roll around, THAT is what I would define as a "Killer App". System sellers if you will.
metalslimer
Member
It won't come close to outselling NSMBU
They'll outsell KZ when current-gen sales are taken into account, but I'm willing to bet that KZ will be the best selling game when only looking at next-gen sales.
Preorders numbers of KZ:SF are holding its own with the PS4 version of BF4 & CoD
ogs. None of the Xbox1 launch exclusives are touching KZ: SF. So I see no reason this game can't be a Killer launch app.Very wary? We know more about this game than any other launch title and it looks top notch. Half of GAF seems to have played the game and have all come back with glowing impressions. Are you expecting DH the day before launch to go "fuck it, lets ship the other shit version we were making in secret".
I'm getting KZ, but I'm really not a fan of what they did with KZ2. Game was beyond dull to me. Never played KZ3.
When the dust settles, I think we might look back at Knack as a pleasant surprise.
One thing that is guaranteed is that the sports games (Madden/NBA) are going to do very well on both platforms.
When the dust settles, I think we might look back at Knack as a pleasant surprise.
One thing that is guaranteed is that the sports games (Madden/NBA) are going to do very well on both platforms.
NSMBU only sold like 2 Million copies worldwide. I definitely expect KZ:SF to outsell that.
I'll wait for SRK impressions in the release build. I don't trust Double Helix to really know what they're doing when it comes to making a competitive fighting game.
Just my opinion, but Infamous: Second Son screams killer app.
ZackieChan
Member
disastermouse
Banned
I don't know if KZ:SF will do it. It's better than anything MS has at launch, but it's not XB:OG Halo situation.
fuzzyreactor
Banned
I bet Killzone sells more