Horizon Zero Dawn [PS4, PC]
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Actually I did have that passing thought too. They don't even have to specify it. Just keep it open to interpretations without ever mentioning anything about the KZ universe, but keeping some design choices that make us think that this might be the case.
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I don't think Killzone was anywhere near a popular enough game to associate with (or prop) a fresh IP. I liked KZ2 and KZ:SF (the only two I played) but had I heard GG were producying an RPG set is a dystopian Killzone universe I doubt I'd even check that out. The thing springing to midn would be terrible dialogue and by-the-numbers story.
What was shown though was genuinely exciting - for me anyway. But openworld + RPG = instabuy!
I think the universe itself was very underdeveloped and with a lot more potential than GG was able to suck out of it.I don't think Killzone was anywhere near a popular enough game to associate with (or prop) a fresh IP. I liked KZ2 and KZ:SF (the only two I played) but had I heard an RPG set is a dystopian Killzone universe I doubt I'd even check that out. What was shown though, was genuinely exciting. For me anyway, but openworld + RPG = instabuy!
And even if they don't use the same universe, GG did have some pretty good art and designs that they are seemingly basing HZD on and evolving.
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Xbots for lunch of course!!
Nah. This is 100% Earth. The confusion about planet is probably here because they hinted Earth very little, cities were very futuristic and not a single famous landmark of our current civilization was shown. Looks like all those landmarks and our history are probably irrelevant for this game. All is forgotten and gone.
This game has pretty fascinating concept really. Instead of humanity managing to bounce back after an apocalypse, the surviving humans that have lost the old knowledge are confronted with technology that for them looks like pure insane magic. How to find out how technology works when they are not directly interacting with things like simple electricity, magnetism or gas engines, they are dealing on the daily basis with things that are 10000x more complicated and intricate. No chance to devise and replicate the basic running components of such "magical" creatures. According to descriptions, 1000 years after apocalypse, they are not even questioning the presence and existence of robots. For them, robots are part of nature.
But who knows what is really the core story of the game. Maybe there they will dive deeper in the pre-apocalypse history. Narration in the trailer says that "time of balance" is coming to the end [end for humanity?].
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Nice preview of the game here
http://nzgamer.com/previews/1244/horizon-zero-dawn-eyes-on.html
about the vast world of Horizon.
more details on the gameplay, combat mechanic on the link.
http://nzgamer.com/previews/1244/horizon-zero-dawn-eyes-on.html
about the vast world of Horizon.
more details on the gameplay, combat mechanic on the link.
It sort of reminded me of Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. Post-apocalyptic Age of Foliage with robots left-over, but the animal stuff looked neat.
Will keep an eye on this for the RPG aspect - Enslaved was too linear for me to bother completing, so this might actually be right up my alley for both story & gameplay.
I think GG will give us more weapons instead than more abilities.
I am not sure how melee weapons could work though
mm... yeah. Need something more than just a bow and arrow with different ammunition types. Wonder what they'll come up with though with civilization has gone to poop.
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As I mentioned to someone the other night - We will find Rico in cryostasis.
ah, that's a spoiler. Xbots is the name of the dinobots that appear in the trailer. Now I get itBilly Idol
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I am curious if there are rpg elements like character leveling and skill trees?
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SpencerTron will be the leader of the Xbots in Horizon Zero Dawn.
Would be amazing if as a mean of transportation you can " hack " or use dinosaurs and ride them. I also would have expected some God Of War QTE moments to finish off the bigger ennemies.
I can't wait to see how explorable is the game world and see the limit of the invisible walls. The heroine makes me think of Enslaved and Nariko from Heavenly Sword. I just hope there will be tons of diverse encounters.
I loved the part when Aloy just rushed and jump on the rocks. The destructible trees, and windy simulation looks nice.
I can't wait to see how explorable is the game world and see the limit of the invisible walls. The heroine makes me think of Enslaved and Nariko from Heavenly Sword. I just hope there will be tons of diverse encounters.
I loved the part when Aloy just rushed and jump on the rocks. The destructible trees, and windy simulation looks nice.
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That makes sense. Billy Idol wants a RPG, he is going to create a character named Optimus Soup
So this seems to have elements of monster hunter and los planet, with big mechs. This might end up atracting the japanese audience as well. The tribal character on a hunt reminded me a lot of AC3 though. This thing has a lot of good games to draw inspiration from, lets hope they get it right!
It's a what-if story if the Cell Processor continued to evolve. The dinos are just a stepping stone.
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Billy Idol
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There must be an elite high tech tribe that did/or still is constructing these.
Or it might be a Terminator story where AI caused the downfall of mankind...but in this case: where are the smart machines??!
Or it might be a Terminator story where AI caused the downfall of mankind...but in this case: where are the smart machines??!
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It's a what-if story if the Cell Processor continued to evolve. The dinos are just a stepping stone.
Some might argue Cell was a dinosaur on day one. Not me though!
