Horizon: Zero Dawn [PS4]

VincentHanna · 20 Feb 2017 at 13:41

beachBOYken said:
Looks like Eurogamer is the only negative review so far.

89 on metacritic

It wasn't a negative review, but they didn't give it a 'recommended' or 'Essential' accolade.

This is far, far from a bad game - it's enjoyable in its own way, and you're certainly never short of things to do. There are zip-lines to chase down, towers to climb, dialogue trees to wander through, items to craft and a tech tree to explore; it's an exhaustive checklist of every trope of the modern day open world game where every component is at the very least competent. The core combat and aesthetic of Horizon Zero Dawn have been placed in fine focus; the rest, though, is something of an indistinguishable blur.

Horizon Zero Dawn is a work of considerable finesse and technical bravado, but it falls into the trap of past Guerrilla games in being all too forgettable. For all its skin-deep dynamism it lacks spark; somewhat like the robotic dinosaurs that stalk its arrestingly beautiful open world, this is a mimic that's all dazzle, steel and neon yet can feel like it's operating without a heart of its own.

TonyTurbo78 · 20 Feb 2017 at 13:48

did I hear this right...Horizon will only run at 30fps on PS4 Pro even at 1080p?

That's a deal breaker right there if I've heard that right.

Raymond Lin · 20 Feb 2017 at 17:08

TonyTurbo78 said:
did I hear this right...Horizon will only run at 30fps on PS4 Pro even at 1080p?

That's a deal breaker right there if I've heard that right.

Why?

It's a single player 3rd person game, it's not like it drops to like a slideshow. Review says it does a SOLID 30fps. I never found it to be a problem and never be something that stops me getting a game.

Perhaps I am not spoilt with 100fps PC gaming....I dunno.

Raymond Lin · 20 Feb 2017 at 17:09

Reviews are out and they are very good so far, 88% on meteoritic.

Removing the review at 100 (perfect??!?) and one that is 50/100, the range from 87 to 96.

Digital X · 20 Feb 2017 at 17:35

@Beachboy, GAME has it on the "8 days to go" at the top.

msmalls74 · 20 Feb 2017 at 17:43

TonyTurbo78 said:
did I hear this right...Horizon will only run at 30fps on PS4 Pro even at 1080p?

That's a deal breaker right there if I've heard that right.

Well lucky for you in the day 1 patch they have enabled 1080P higher frame rate mode, not sure by how much though. https://www.vg247.com/2017/02/20/ho...e-giving-smoother-framerates-in-1080p-and-4k/

beachBOYken · 20 Feb 2017 at 17:50

Raymond Lin said:
Why?

It's a single player 3rd person game, it's not like it drops to like a slideshow. Review says it does a SOLID 30fps. I never found it to be a problem and never be something that stops me getting a game.

Perhaps I am not spoilt with 100fps PC gaming....I dunno.

This, I've never even worried about it.

It's been tested and its very smooth anyway.

Logsi · 20 Feb 2017 at 18:40

TonyTurbo78 said:
did I hear this right...Horizon will only run at 30fps on PS4 Pro even at 1080p?

That's a deal breaker right there if I've heard that right.

Was watching digital foundry earlier and they said there was a launch patch for better frame rate option?

RedStarRiot · 20 Feb 2017 at 22:25

I cannot wait for this.

New IP that looks amazing and is a strong single player story.

Been a while since I bothered to pre order a game but this has been on my radar a long time.

Mass Effect will need to wait!

dakaiez · 20 Feb 2017 at 23:40

Logsi said:
Was watching digital foundry earlier and they said there was a launch patch for better frame rate option?

Yeah it's mentioned on Neogaf.

"Horizon Zero dawn will receive a small day zero patch that will build upon PlayStation 4 Pro support, adding a Performance mode which will favor SMOOTHER FRAMERATES while delivering higher visual fidelity in the 1080p mode. This mode is available for both 4K and 1080p displays."

regulus · 21 Feb 2017 at 06:14

ic1male said:
I don't think I ever agree with Eurogamer so this will be one to pick up.

Yep.

Nor do I understand why people so willing defer to one random person's opinion of a game. I cannot imagine on what planet I'd let <insert generic game site> tell me if I should or shouldn't like a game based on one person's opinion.

Either way, game looks awesome and preorder in.

RoboCod · 21 Feb 2017 at 07:34

Time to buy a pro I think

Logsi · 21 Feb 2017 at 07:35

dakaiez said:
Yeah it's mentioned on Neogaf.

"Horizon Zero dawn will receive a small day zero patch that will build upon PlayStation 4 Pro support, adding a Performance mode which will favor SMOOTHER FRAMERATES while delivering higher visual fidelity in the 1080p mode. This mode is available for both 4K and 1080p displays."

Interested in this mode! Hopefully it's a solid 60fps at 1080p. I was always under the impression that this game had a lot of pro support.

robj20 · 21 Feb 2017 at 07:37

Going to keep my eye on this. Just not enjoying FF15 as much as i had hoped i would.

Mobius 1 · 21 Feb 2017 at 07:42

I almost pushed the button on ffxv a couple of days ago.. watched a few vids of this yesterday and now I'm glad I didn't !

This looks brilliant. Gorilla games have delivered !

redrooster303 · 21 Feb 2017 at 10:37

Robot dinosaurs, say no more!

Antihero · 21 Feb 2017 at 10:54

I've been waiting for this since it was announced at E3, I've just bought another PS4 specifically for this game after selling of my old one.

DrToffnar · 21 Feb 2017 at 11:03

regulus said:
Yep.

Nor do I understand why people so willing defer to one random person's opinion of a game. I cannot imagine on what planet I'd let <insert generic game site> tell me if I should or shouldn't like a game based on one person's opinion.

Either way, game looks awesome and preorder in.

For me, it's about finding a reviewer/critic who's opinions best line up with my own so I can make that more informed decision on whether or not the games for me. It's usually Jim Sterling, though I'll refer to Andy Kelly whenever I can.

Of course, gaming is the ULTIMATE subjective medium, but it all helps in making a decision. 50 quids a lot of money!

kmetek · 21 Feb 2017 at 11:38

game is 38/39 at shopto...

McBain · 21 Feb 2017 at 12:23

redrooster303 said:
Robot dinosaurs, say no more!

This is precisely what's putting me off.... robot dinosaurs? :/