The scale and geometry density in this forest level is immense, not to mention the pristine lighting and particle effects. Personally I think GG should've shown a night level with all out battle, the lighting, explosions, particles and atmosphere would do no wrong! The forest level is just a bit tacked on but still pretty.
KILLZONE Shadow Fall [PS4]
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Billy Idol
Legend
But this is exactly what I miss from the new footage. The level is to large for me, the action is to wide spread...like in Crysis 1, which I did not like that much.
I prefer the close frantic battling, with all exploding, all debris, all particle effects and smoke and sound....you know, exactly what Killzone 2 mastered and excelled at. The first KZ SF footage looked promising in this direction but this new footage did alarm me that this is the complete opposite direction they are going for. It is also clear, that for such a large open level, the graphical density cannot be that high.
I must say, the new footage did not wow me, in contrast...it got me a bit worried. Watching each iteration of GG I have the strong feeling that they leave their own path to match the expectations some press people have: more colors (since KZ2 first gameplay reveal...which was at E3 and press called it Greyzone...but it looked so stunning) and more open sandbox type gaming a la Halo/Crysis.
I hope not. Want KZ2
I know what you mean, Herman Hulst did mention in the interview that we'll see KZ2 esque levels in Shadowfall too, so I'm not all that worried. And the game features a lot of different environment too so there's hoping Vektan city gets destroyed and burn in flameBut this is exactly what I miss from the new footage. The level is to large for me, the action is to wide spread...like in Crysis 1, which I did not like that much.
I prefer the close frantic battling, with all exploding, all debris, all particle effects and smoke and sound....you know, exactly what Killzone 2 mastered and excelled at. The first KZ SF footage looked promising in this direction but this new footage did alarm me that this is the complete opposite direction they are going for. It is also clear, that for such a large open level, the graphical density cannot be that high.
I must say, the new footage did not wow me, in contrast...it got me a bit worried. Watching each iteration of GG I have the strong feeling that they leave their own path to match the expectations some press people have: more colors (since KZ2 first gameplay reveal...which was at E3 and press called it Greyzone...but it looked so stunning) and more open sandbox type gaming a la Halo/Crysis.
I hope not. Want KZ2
.Billy Idol
Legend
I know what you mean, Herman Hulst did mention in the interview that we'll see KZ2 esque levels in Shadowfall too, so I'm not all that worried. And the game features a lot of different environment too so there's hoping Vektan city gets destroyed and burn in flame
Yeah, it would be great if you could visit the Helghan side of the city...and the style is all gritty and dark and industrial.
What are you even talking about
I haven't seen all games of E3 but I would still say this is the best looking next gen game.
The lighting, draw distance is amazing. It looks like a Crysis game
It is so different from the video they showed in Feb:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI78D8Js8JQ
I do not like too fast paced with shooting like crazy. But the first video it was like that. The forest video is great apart from mind blowing graphics of course. I just hope they can balance it well.
I didn't really like the ownl robot drone thing in the gameplay segment, at least the action where you can scan for environment and ennemies. Nice idea for using it as a distraction. But I hate assisting AIs and the thing also that diapointed me was the ability to see through walls... Hopefully we won't have to use it all the time. But the gameplay section they showed was boring to me. But hope to see more packed action.
So far I only saw games that only have graphical improvments...The only games that attracted me for gameplay are Infamous and Knack and some indie dev titles...
I also am frustrating with the new futuristic setting and the artistic direction the sequel is going.The previous itteration and setting had more much and what I d call "original killzone theme " ambiance and atmosphere. And there was so many things they could still do and find a new batleground on another colonized helghan planet.
It just feels no more unique than it used to be and look and more generic and going for Halo-like atmosphere and general look. The Helghast looked more frightening and here they look boring as hell.
The level they showed in the forest segment reminded me of Haze with the greenish yellowish colors lol.
I do hope Killzone will show something more exciting for me in the upcoming days and months.
So far I only saw games that only have graphical improvments...The only games that attracted me for gameplay are Infamous and Knack and some indie dev titles...
I also am frustrating with the new futuristic setting and the artistic direction the sequel is going.The previous itteration and setting had more much and what I d call "original killzone theme " ambiance and atmosphere. And there was so many things they could still do and find a new batleground on another colonized helghan planet.
It just feels no more unique than it used to be and look and more generic and going for Halo-like atmosphere and general look. The Helghast looked more frightening and here they look boring as hell.
The level they showed in the forest segment reminded me of Haze with the greenish yellowish colors lol.
I do hope Killzone will show something more exciting for me in the upcoming days and months.
RenegadeRocks
Legend
Good for me that I like the change in gameplay ! Like I said, I keep dreaming of same open-nes on the Helghan side of the wall = Visual and Gaming Bliss !
BTW, in the video which showed the PS4 UI, you could see some MP info. Strangely it said 3/8 players ready or something. Maybe its just a private match or something , cos the game can't be 8 player MP ! KZ Mercenary has 8 player MP.
! Like I said, I keep dreaming of same open-nes on the Helghan side of the wall = Visual and Gaming Bliss ! BTW, in the video which showed the PS4 UI, you could see some MP info. Strangely it said 3/8 players ready or something. Maybe its just a private match or something , cos the game can't be 8 player MP ! KZ Mercenary has 8 player MP.
IMO - graphics will be less and less a factor for me. I think current generation is already quite good - the biggest advancments were made in resolution and image-quality coming from last generation in SD resolutions. Going forward, I am happy to see that image-quality will get better and with easier to develop for consoles, hopefully we will see more consistent framerates and more creativity in game-play. Having that said, while I'm not blown away by the new KillZone stuff, I'm extremely pleased by it and looking forward to it.
I think the forrest stuff looks great and I can't wait to actually play it.
I think the forrest stuff looks great and I can't wait to actually play it.
I just watched that GS 24mins and I am convinced the graphics have improved. After the new gameplay they are showing the first gameplay video in Feb. I was really surprised that people are not impressed with the graphics. For comparision sake here the Cryengine 3 beauty:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_pOgRapa18
When I saw the KZ:SF video I was like, they improved the graphics. Finally console can do such high fidelity graphics
When I saw the KZ:SF video I was like, they improved the graphics. Finally console can do such high fidelity graphics
Good for me that I like the change in gameplay
BTW, in the video which showed the PS4 UI, you could see some MP info. Strangely it said 3/8 players ready or something. Maybe its just a private match or something , cos the game can't be 8 player MP ! KZ Mercenary has 8 player MP.
If it plays differently every time and the AI is smart, then it will probably make the video more interesting.
Yeah... gameplay video should show us the dramatic parts.
Billy Idol
Legend
Silent_Buddha
Legend
Hopefully those are just placeholder textures in some of those shots. The textures in the second shot, for example, look truly horrible and not something I'd expect from a next gen game. Texture on the rocks in the forest is also so inconsistent with the texture quality in the rest of the scene. So bizarre.
Regards,
SB
