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A glimpse at Horizon Forbidden West PS4 gameplay

Guerrilla celebrates the game going gold with a first look at gameplay on the PS4 Pro console.

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Magog856d ago

Looks good but definitely last gen. Amazing how many PS5 improvements there are. Guerilla have really squeezed the PS5 for all its worth. I've never seen such a beautiful and dynamic world brought to life in a video game! 😍

ClayRules2012856d ago

It definitely looks really fantastic and gorgeous on PS4 Pro, and I expect no different on the base PS4. I disagree. I don’t think it looks “Last Gen” in the video. The PS5 version has the “Hero Lighting” among other great visual improvements/greater detail etc...no doubt. PS5 will of course offer the best overall visual experience (although I know myself and some others aren’t a fan of that Hero Lighting so much in gameplay) however, had I not seen the “PS4 Pro” stamped in the video, I’d have assumed it was more PS5 footage (at first glance anyways) because of how really fantastic this game looks on a last gen console.

And I have to disagree Magog (respectfully) and say no way has Guerrilla squeezed the PS5 for all its worth. Not by a long shot.

Magog856d ago (Edited 856d ago )

Well given how in the first paragraph you admit you have no eye for detail what you say in your second paragraph doesn't carry much weight. There are clearly huge cutbacks in resolution, draw distance, texture quality, polygon count, lighting, alpha effects, and particle effects between ps4 pro and PS5. No doubt it will also run at half the frame rate as well.

nevin1856d ago

"no way has Guerrilla squeezed the PS5 for all its worth. Not by a long shot."

Pretty sure he meant PS4.

Flewid638856d ago

Framerate will be the only difference that you can notice. Anything else is for monitor users who enjoy pixels instead of experiences.

Magog856d ago

@nevin1 I meant the PS5. Go back and watch the PS5 videos and you will see this is not some lazy cross Gen port. The PS5 is being utilized to its fullest. This game is even better looking than stunners like Demon's Souls and Rift Apart.

TheKingKratos856d ago

Magog

"There are clearly huge cutbacks in resolution, draw distance, texture quality, polygon count, lighting, alpha effects, and particle effects between ps4 pro and PS5"

Well prove it then ...show that difference that make ps4 pro version look "last gen" .... Because as far as i can tell you there is hardly any visible difference other than the higher fps between the pro and ps5
Both are 4k too

WillyC009855d ago

Lol speaking of someone who doesn’t have an eye for detail. Enter Magog. The PS5 has not been ‘squeezed for all its worth’. That never happens early in a console generation. Comical statement.

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Lightning77855d ago

"Guerilla have really squeezed the PS5 for all its worth."

Impossible for a cross gen game. Unless you meant they did all they could on PS5 despite it being built on PS4 coding. I believe they're squeezing everything they could out of the PS4 while making it the best version possible on PS5.

iplay1up2855d ago (Edited 855d ago )

It is last gen, playing on a PS4.

jBlakeeper855d ago (Edited 855d ago )

The PS5 has most definitely not been squeezed for all it’s worth this early in the gen. It has always been and will be this time the final exclusives of a generation that squeeze the console for what it’s worth.

OptimusDK855d ago

It does not look last gen, but it definitely looks cross gen as it should - it is what it is. But i think the world and the gameplay will be first class as with the first one. So nothing wrong with this one - it is just not next gen yet.

CrimsonWing69855d ago

I mean you’re right. It looks on par with the first just with some cooler. tropical looking environments and the under water portions that look amazing, but nothing about it is screaming next-gen.

Aussiesummer855d ago (Edited 855d ago )

Wow that was quick, clocked the systems capabilities on their first go. Guess we know what to expect for the next 7 years from their first cross gen game 🙄

Magog855d ago

I don't think you're getting me. The PS4 version looks last gen. The PS5 version looks better than any game ever made and by a wide margin.

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EvertonFC856d ago

Impressive tbh, wasn't expecting it too look that good on the pro

Flewid638856d ago

You've never seen The Last of US 2?

ClayRules2012856d ago

Hahaha. Oh....how my eyes still are in disbelief at The Last of Us 2 still!

Graphically, that game still can pass for a “Next Gen” game, to me. And apart from Ratchet and Clank: Riff Apart (photo mode allowing you to zoom in on such rich detail, bugs that are fully modeled with such great detail, truly!) Last of Us 2 is currently still the most graphically stunning game I’ve played to date. All that darn game does and the little details. Insane, foliage and so on. And those incredible character models, I just can’t haha.

CobraKai855d ago

TLOU2, Horizon, and God of War, the PS4 has graphics that rivals some current gen games. Now when we see PS5 truly flex it’s muscle, I can only imagine what we’ll be seeing.

MajorLazer855d ago

The base PS4 still impresses me 🤭 Holding off on buying a PS5 for the time being because the PS4 is still good enough.

Levii_92856d ago

That’s what Jim Ryan says.. we don’t give a shit about the value of the ps5 🤷🏻‍♂️ he wants to sell at least another 50 mill ps4 consoles so we will probably see cross gen titles with the ps4 the whole generation 😂

S2Killinit856d ago (Edited 856d ago )

Playstation always supports its consoles past the start of the next generation. Its what gives value to a Playstation and allows for a non-stop stream of high quality first party games. This has always been a positive thing, except now there is this new concept of “its holding back” which has never been an issue before. If it was true, then xbox series is in much worse shape because they have xbox one, one X, series S, holding back the series X.

Levii_92856d ago

@S2Killinit Yes they did always support it and that was always awesome and positive but not by putting your new first party games (the only thing that gives your brand the most value) on the previous generation holding the new one back and devaluing it. And why ? Just to make a bit more money.

S2Killinit856d ago

But they’ve always been doing that. You wont get this kind of game if they have to only sell to the newest generation. It wouldnt make financial sense.

Christopher855d ago

They want to sell 50m more PS4 consoles so they manufacture only 1m more?

CS7855d ago

@S2Killinit

Can you stop that BS narrative?

Was Uncharted and MGS 4 on the PS2?
Was MGS2, FFX and KH on the PS1?

This is the first time the Playstation’s biggest games are releasing cross-gen in year 2 of the console cycle.

First time ever.

And it’s ridiculous.

EvertonFC855d ago (Edited 855d ago )

This will be the last year 1st party wise

Christopher855d ago

***This is the first time the Playstation’s biggest games are releasing cross-gen in year 2 of the console cycle.***

There are a ton of factors as to why this doesn't happen, almost the entirety of it evolving to console games reaching closer to PC-level games and matching PC-level options in graphics and control. Let alone comparing the transition from 480i to 720p and then 1080p graphic levels that came with their respective platforms is off considering the last generation ended with 4k-capable consoles years before the current generation of current generation 4k consoles.

Things are not the same last or this generation as they were for any past console generation.

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Silly gameAr855d ago

I think people forgot how good games on PS4 can look, and they'll only look AND play better on PS5.

Tacoboto856d ago

Why on earth would they post that first Gif in that state? Aloy's hair is constantly clipping into her bow when she walks, they could've shown her holding it instead.

Doesn't take away from the gorgeous environments, but that is interesting for how good everything else looks, they couldn't address the main character's hair... that's on your screen 100% of the time

GhostofHorizon856d ago

We're not even close to being close to emulating hair to that degree on current machines. They make priorities and cuts based on what they feel is more important.

I'm guessing they didn't feel it was important to apease people that nitpick little details.

Tacoboto856d ago

I do front-end dev work (definitely not games). it's unfortunately built into me from the times QA tells me I'm a few pixels off of some mock-up that we aren't told even the font size for lol.

So I am fully aware of me being nitpicky on this. I also cannot wait for this game to drop

SurgicalMenace856d ago

It's crazy because there's not even a game on the SX that can match this. Sony is a marvel.

ClayRules2012856d ago

What’s your opinion on Hellblade 2 (if you’ve seen the gameplay footage) just genuinely curious. I think it looks absolutely fantastic, visually. But it still didn’t wow me like Horizon’s first showing did last year.

But I agree, SX has nothing that can match this so far, that we’ve seen anyways haha.

SurgicalMenace856d ago

Looking at Hellblade 2, I see several visual tricks used to place more focus on the character models. For instance, pay attention to how the spears don't have a realistic response to hitting the giant. The fire has no lasting effect once gameplay actually started. It was a running segment included in a cutscene. It's really giving me that Crackdown 3, Watchdogs energy.

Furthermore, for what Hellblade is, I'd hope it'd be able to increase its graphical fidelity. The 1st one was more walking than action, and the environments weren't opened for exploration. Ninja Theory is a pretty decent company, but a tech demo is what Hellblade 2 is, for now.

MightyHealthy855d ago

Clay i was just about to bring up Hellblade2.
This game reminds me of hellblade

MajorLazer855d ago

Hellblade looks amazing but given the first game, there'll be minimal gameplay at best.

ClayRules2012856d ago

I appreciate you explaining that, and your thoughts on it so far. Thank you!

I’ll go back and watch it again, only watched it once, but will give it another look again.

CobraKai855d ago

What the? An actual conversation that didn’t resort to name calling, and fanboyism? That’s what I’m talking about!!!

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5 PlayStation Exclusive Games That Look Better Than Hellblade 2

The Nerd Stash: "Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has some of the best graphics on Xbox, but there are PlayStation games that look even better."

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PrinceOfAnger7d ago

Lol some sony fans now disagreeing with DF !?
They said :
Hellblade 2 is a defining moment in the evolution of real-time graphics".

(The Next Level in Real-Time Visuals)

Game
Takes advantage of everything UE5 offers
- Final game 'lives up to the lofty expectations' of the 2019 reveal
- Character rendering sets new standards and nearly resembles movie sequences with actual actors
- Leverages Unreal's Meta Human 5 to bypass the uncanny valley feel
- DF were left guessing whether some cut-scenes were in-game or real life footage (photo mode shows they're all real time)

Also
https://i.ibb.co/m4zMw3M/20...
,
https://i.ibb.co/2YtX6Tv/20...

Right now nothing on PS looks better than HB2.

PrinceOfAnger7d ago

5 PlayStation Exclusive Games" also on PC..
so what Exclusive? No one here confesses and accepted the word "Console exclusive". they were making jokes about it!
😂

PrinceOfAnger7d ago

@FTLmaster

Sony fans were making jokes first about the word " Console exclusive" here and on other sites.
Now they use the word by themselves.
Lol

P_Bomb7d ago

I write console exclusive all the time. I use it in Xbox’s favor too. Those are the games I generally go after over there.

MrDead7d ago

Now I understand who these articles are written for.

Just buy and support the game so MS doesn't shut down Ninja Theory.

S2Killinit6d ago (Edited 6d ago )

You cant really talk when xbox has all its games released elsewhere. Not a good look.

Cacabunga6d ago

HB2 on PS5 will look better than HB2..
And even with that i won’t buy it

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PrinceOfAnger7d ago

This article says Bloodborne and Ghost of Tsushima has better graphics than Hellblade 2 i'm done! 🤣

VenomUK6d ago

Of course! But that doesn't make it invalid.

I haven't been playing too much recently except a bit of Dave the Diver (retro pixel art). But if this has the best graphics then I definitely want to see so will download it for my XSX and start the game. If I had more time I'd play through the first one first.

S2Killinit6d ago

DF can talk from its arse all it wants. I’m sure they are spending their advertising money wisely.

DivineHand1255d ago

I was under the impression Microsoft didn't have any marketing for this game. I also don't need to be paid to say Hellblade 2 is the most photo realistic game on consoles ever made.

Nacho_Z6d ago

People are free to disagree with DF, it's debatable how impartial they are.

The article is a bit of a stretch though. Hellblade has an open goal graphically because it's using the latest tech on small areas with crap framerate so the fidelity is through the roof. It's not impressive to me personally but it's an achievement that shouldn't be denied.

S2Killinit6d ago

Yes. But then a picture can be extremely beautiful but you cant really play it. Hellblade must be beautiful but it has low frames, and its pretty much on rails so it does not really impress me personally.

Information Minister6d ago

I've been subscribed to DF's YouTube channel since before their videos were even narrated and I tell you no debate is necessary about how impartial they are.

DF has clearly had some level of proximity with Microsoft since the launch of the Xbox One X. They haven't exactly tried to hide either. Their coverage/damage control for Starfield was quite blatant.

So yes, people on all camps are free to disagree with DF's opinions.

That aside, this particular article is complete flamebait.

neutralgamer19926d ago (Edited 6d ago )

what good are graphics when rest of the game is a walking sim (coming from a pc fan) if it's only about graphics than any game can push the boundary but that's without much gameplay

to me gears of war 5 is more impressive because it had the graphics and gameplay to back it up, just like uncharted 2 back in the day. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is also up there.

SGT_Squirrel6d ago (Edited 6d ago )

I don't understand people. Both the PS5 and Xbox one X are great machines. I own both and could care less which system has a game that is marginally better looking than the other. Yes, Hellblade 2 is the best-looking console game right now, but it isn't a huge leap over what the PS5 has. Since I am not tied to one company's console, I see things differently I guess.

Abear216d ago

Agreed, plus traditionally all PS exclusives are third person action and everything on Xbox is usually FPS.

Let’s talk gameplay people, you know, that thing that actually matters? I remember Gamepro would rate “Fun Factor” in their reviews—is the game actually fun to play?!

If this was the judging method, and not resolution and “bespoke tech” that digital foundry wants you to be obsessed with, than Dave the Diver is my GOTY so far (ps5)

itsmebryan6d ago (Edited 6d ago )

Grasping at straws to make a positive Playstation story. Too bad they can't talk about AAA first party games. Because "PS5 has NO GAMES!!!" Why can't people just be honest. HB2 looks amazing.

Abear216d ago

Woah there little fella, you are way lost in what is no longer reality, hope you left bread crumbs

Sonic18816d ago

Horizon is West definition looks better than Hellblade 2

VariantAEC4d ago

This comment doesn't even make sense and I agree with it.

purple1015d ago

Digital foundry recently said ps5 ports are holding back Xbox

You can’t really take them as gospel anymore

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darthv727d ago

Okay, I've played all of those, and they looked good for their time. This game just takes realism to a whole other level. some would even say uncanny valley-esq at times.

Maybe that's why people are having a hard time with this game... its almost too real and makes them uneasy about it.

Bathyj6d ago

I doubt that's it. The game has woorde problems than that.

darksky6d ago

The game is a walking simulator with tech demo graphics. Nothing special at all.

Flewid6384d ago

Next gen graphics are always special, even when the game is bad.

rlow17d ago

lol, really???? The title sounds so desperate. Those games are excellent but not in the same league.

ravens526d ago

..."not in the same league graphics wise*" Fixed it so you don't sound too crazy. Also not sure its in "another league" but I haven't seen it in person so 🤷🏽 idk.

ravens526d ago

All of those games on that list are literally objectively BETTER GAMES than Hellblade 2.

S2Killinit6d ago

I would say those games are on a much higher level because Hellblade is a game made to look great but its not on par when it comes to how it is linear with small playing areas and low frames. Anyone can do that, but is it a good game? No.

JackBNimble6d ago

If this is an argument, then yeah , this is desperation. Why do you sonyboys even care? The market always dictates, besides last I checked (as a ps5 owner) sony exclusives are few and far between, at least anything worth playing that is. And if I can play it on ps4 I'm not too then I'm not calling it exclusive.

Chevalier6d ago (Edited 6d ago )

You make it sound like Xbox has so much more games than Playstation, but, they have far fewer. Playstation has far more better 3rd party exclusives filling the gap too.

Chirping about Playstation when Xbox gets a game ever like 3 years worth talking about is idiotic. Would take the most recent FF, Gran Blue Relink and Stellar Blade over Xbox poor offerings any day of the week. Death Stranding 2 and Silent Hill look more interesting than HB2.

JackBNimble5d ago

No, that's not what I'm saying. The point is this is such a petty non argument yet you sonyboys just take the bait and bitch regardless. Xbox is dying but you gotta keep claiming how great your corporate brand is.

Must be another zero news week

Chevalier5d ago

Then why feed the fire then? Lol. Hellblade 2 is barely a game. The 1st one we literally had a ton of Xbox fans call it a walking simulator when it was timed exclusive to Playstation. Now people are reiterating similar sentiments about the 2nd game when it's much of the same with minimal 'gameplay' and Xbox fans are offended.

Ironically the very same idiots chirping said that all Playstation games were just 'cinematic' experiences as a slight and now we got guys like you with the oh whoa is me like it wasn't expected?! Lol. Seriously idiotic

MrDead7d ago (Edited 7d ago )

...now I remember why I hate gaming media, it's because 99.9% are like this article.

purple1017d ago

yeh, probably gonna have to wait for 'Death Stranding 2: On the beach', to get better environments and facial animation than this.

Yusi-D-Jordan6d ago

I honestly think Uncharted 4 was more visually impressive than Hellblade 2

purple1016d ago

Yeh there was a lot going on in uncharted
A lot of moving parts
Explosions
Jumping from planes
You could say it was the more accomplished game. Hellblade looks like god of war, but without the sick fighting,

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Horizon Forbidden West Optimized for Low-End PC: NVIDIA RTX 4060/AMD RX 6600

We’ve already posted the optimization guide for Horizon Forbidden West, including one specifically for GeForce RTX 4060 laptop GPUs. This article will specifically target low-end PCs costing $600-$700 to build with entry-level components such as the Radeon RX 6600 and the Core i5-12400F.

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Horizon Forbidden West Optimized Settings for RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Horizon Forbidden West is one of the more optimized PC ports to launch of late. We tested Forbidden West on one of the most popular mobile GPUs to find a balance between quality and performance.

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