Horizon Zero Dawn - open world action-RPG from Guerilla Games - now on PC

[aweigh]

hey, slag this shitty action game all you want but you fucking dare criticize the jRPG sub-forum.

the jRPG sub-forum is the only place on the Codex where turn-based RPGs are actively discussed, ranging from turn-based blobbers to "tactical RPGs" to, obviously, the traditional JRPG.

compared to the CRPG sub-forum... well... just take this fucking thread for instance!

r00fles!

 

[sullynathan]

 

[Baron Dupek]

Actually you're partialy right.
It does looks and play* better than upcoming ELEX.
*based on gameplays videos without comments

 

[abnaxus]

Udmurt/10

 

[sullynathan]

 

[Sabotai]

JG wrote the single best piece of writing in F:NV in the form of the Survivalist's diary scraps found within the cave systems of the Honest Hearts DLC's Zion Canyon.

is there any evidence that his writing, or writing of that quality, will be present in this non-RPG game?

Well additionally, GG brought in Dennis Zoetebier, Quest Designer for TheWitcher 3. He designed the Bloody Baron Quest line.

 

[Quillon]

It looks like Far Cry, even the UI... and I'm sick of Far Cry.

 

[ArchAngel]

So what makes this game fit the RPG part of this forum?

 

[ERYFKRAD]

The voice acting was already 22/7 kinds of hilarious, but any competent commentary on the writing?

 

[Infinitron]

The voice acting was already 22/7 kinds of hilarious, but any competent commentary on the writing?

Unfortunately the game is a console-exclusive so few if any people here have played it.

 

[Monkeysattva]

It's a matriarchal society. Jesus H. Chriast. This may be a SJW shitfest. (people on Twitch playing it)

 

[Somberlain]

Horizon Zero T

 

[MediantSamuel]

Unfortunately the game is a console-exclusive so few if any people here have played it.

If you PayPal me the money for a copy I'll review it for the 'dex.

 

[Kem0sabe]

The voice acting was already 22/7 kinds of hilarious, but any competent commentary on the writing?

Unfortunately the game is a console-exclusive so few if any people here have played it.

Gonna pick up my copy tomorrow. Will post some impressions later.

 

[cpmartins]

It's a matriarchal society. Jesus H. Chriast. This a SJW may be shitfest. (people on Twitch playing it)

"""""""""""""""""""""may be"""""""""""""""""""""
It's the feminist game of this generation, or some similar shit, according to jezeballs or the saloon. I don't remember which one.

 

[sullynathan]

It's pretty funny how people on 4chan have decided it's this vs zelda in a battle for console open world putrid trash rpgs. Whee!

Zelda was never an rpg and isn't being marketed as one

 

[sullynathan]

and yet this game involves crafting your own equipment and leveling your stats from completing encounters faggot

Does that make it an rpg?

 

[vortex]

It feels like post-apocalyptic sci-fi Tomb Raider.

 

[Azalin]

and yet this game involves crafting your own equipment and leveling your stats from completing encounters faggot

Does that make it an rpg?

Well I think we need to make a thread and define what's an rpg first

 

[Machocruz]

RPGs invented crafting I guess.

 

[Talby]

The bond I've made with Aloy is greater than any other character in memory - like she's my own daughter. The opening was so simple and elegant, yet powerful and defining.

 

[Zep Zepo]

Zep--

 

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and yet this game involves crafting your own equipment and leveling your stats from completing encounters faggot

Does that make it an rpg?

Well I think we need to make a thread and define what's an rpg first

Not again, please

 

[Kem0sabe]

So, I picked this up yesterday afternoon and spent the rest of the day playing it, some thoughts:

The engine is a fucking work of amazing engineering. Very smooth, few to no loads, instant saves, extremely fast Ui and responsiveness.

Fuck these animations and traversal are smooth.

The visuals and art direction are great, they go a long way in establishing a believable and Immersive world that pull the player into exploring every nook and cranny.

The rpg systems are somewhat light, 4 or 5 skill lines focusing on combat, stealth, resources. With crafting and gear upgrades tacked on.

Its similar to mass effect in many regards, there is a dialogue wheel, you can talk to npcs about a variety of topics and there are dragon age 2 moments of be a dick, be a smart ass or be a kind hearted soul.

The side quests are well done and not your typical fetch kill quests. The Witcher 3 inspiration is huge, and it shows why they hired CD Projekt RED’s Lead Cinematic Artist Pawel Swierczynski, Quest Designer Dennis Zoetebier, and senior Technical Designer Shadi Dadenji.

The combat is too easy, as the stealth mechanics are overpowered as fuck for random enemies. Bosses and more elite enemies require some more thought tho.

So far I'm enjoying it, and if the game stick to 20-30 hours, I can see myself enjoying the experience.

 

[MediantSamuel]

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Sounds good, friend.

I caved and bought it earlier today, sounds like I won't be disappointed at least.