Let me start by saying that Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of my most favorite games of all time. Some people would disagree - some think it's just "fine", others don't like it at all. But for me - it's one of my top games ever. I won't really go into the reasons (not the topic of the post), but I'll say I just love Aloy, I love her character, her sassy replies, I love her views on superstition (and, in my personal interpretation that many won't agree with - religion, as well). I also loved the story - I really loved the story. Something in it just kept me hooked and I loved how it all made sense in the end. Finally, I also really liked the world, the setting, the art, the gameplay. But mostly, it's my favorite because of Aloy and the story.
I also have to point out - it was a completely new IP that had the courage to have a female protagonist - that became one of Sony's icons. This made it even more important.
When Horizon got announced for the PC, there was an outcry from a lot of manbabies out there and there was a lot of negativity around the game on the internet which feeds off of negativity. But ok. It was to be expected. What I didn't expect is for this nonsense revolving around exclusivity to repeat - but here we are.
Now, because of the fact that (gasp!) PS4 owners will also get to play the sequel - there is so much negativity and hyperbole it's crazy. Look, I don't care about "he said she said" between Microsoft and Sony. I get it's all very personal to some of you, but I don't care if Phil said something that turned out to be marketing or if Jim said something that turned out to be marketing.
I care about the games - and I care about this game, especially. And I expect the game to be great - but, as we've seen with the TLOU II leaks - when the pitchforks are out - the game itself doesn't even matter anymore for the opinion to form. And the opinion is everything these days. Now - TLOU was big enough to still come out as one of the top-selling games (and I loved every second of Part II). But Horizon, while popular, is not TLOU popular or God of War popular - and I just hope all this negativity doesn't influence how well it's received. I mean - I can already see all those 1-star reviews. Heck, we don't even have to wait - already we have the hyperbole up and running on this forum - and this is a mild place compared to.... you know, the rest of the gamers.
Look, the thing is: I'm sorry that you think marketing was invented by Jim Ryan and Phil Spencer and are now shocked that your personal interpretation of that marketing is not the reality you want. But don't take it on my favorite game, if possible - because I really hope we get a Part III as well. While we're at it, don't take it out on Halo either. Judge games based on how you liked them, not on some marketing bs or how many platforms they are on.
I also have to point out - it was a completely new IP that had the courage to have a female protagonist - that became one of Sony's icons. This made it even more important.
When Horizon got announced for the PC, there was an outcry from a lot of manbabies out there and there was a lot of negativity around the game on the internet which feeds off of negativity. But ok. It was to be expected. What I didn't expect is for this nonsense revolving around exclusivity to repeat - but here we are.
Now, because of the fact that (gasp!) PS4 owners will also get to play the sequel - there is so much negativity and hyperbole it's crazy. Look, I don't care about "he said she said" between Microsoft and Sony. I get it's all very personal to some of you, but I don't care if Phil said something that turned out to be marketing or if Jim said something that turned out to be marketing.
I care about the games - and I care about this game, especially. And I expect the game to be great - but, as we've seen with the TLOU II leaks - when the pitchforks are out - the game itself doesn't even matter anymore for the opinion to form. And the opinion is everything these days. Now - TLOU was big enough to still come out as one of the top-selling games (and I loved every second of Part II). But Horizon, while popular, is not TLOU popular or God of War popular - and I just hope all this negativity doesn't influence how well it's received. I mean - I can already see all those 1-star reviews. Heck, we don't even have to wait - already we have the hyperbole up and running on this forum - and this is a mild place compared to.... you know, the rest of the gamers.
Look, the thing is: I'm sorry that you think marketing was invented by Jim Ryan and Phil Spencer and are now shocked that your personal interpretation of that marketing is not the reality you want. But don't take it on my favorite game, if possible - because I really hope we get a Part III as well. While we're at it, don't take it out on Halo either. Judge games based on how you liked them, not on some marketing bs or how many platforms they are on.
