There’s no doubt that the Killzone franchise has divided gamers, but Guerrilla Games has never disappointed from a technical perspective. While it’s certainly failed to take advantage of the vast amount of lore created for its sci-fi series, every single one of its exclusive first-person shooters have been a spectacle – from the original so-called ‘Halo beater’ right through to last year’s Killzone: Shadow Fall.
The next challenge for the Sony subsidiary, then, is to create a world that everyone cares about – and Horizon, the rumoured role-playing game in production at the Dutch developer, certainly appears to be shaping up nicely on the evidence of these images. We’ve heard whispers in the past that the release will be set in some kind of futuristic world occupied by cybernetic dinosaurs, and these leaked pieces of artwork definitely show that.
The pictures have been around for a few days, but given the Chinese forum source, we decided not to post them straight away. Still, three images have leaked now, and, whether they’re genuine or not, they certainly corroborate with the speculation that we’ve been privy to. Frankly, given the firm’s penchant for gob stopping visuals, we want these to be real, as the Amsterdam-based outfit is probably the only organisation on the planet that could do these drawings justice.
[source bbs.a9vg.com, via neogaf.com]
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Please don't pull a Destiny and make this online only. Or worse yet, multiplayer only like Battleborn.
All my most anticipated games are being ruined by this new online only trend. Loved Borderlands, was really looking forward to the studio's next game on PS4, only to find out it's a multiplayer only campaign.
Sammy i know this is off subject but im looking at getting a set of ds4 analogue grips as my left stick has perished. Do you or any members recommend any? Im looking for some that don't raise the height of the sticks too much. Thanks
Is TGS over? I thought there were still announcements to be made.
@Shellybird27 Yes.
An always online game is probably for the best, we all know how Guerrilla Games declined over the years with their story/single player games.
They've hired Fallout New Vegas' writer for this, so I guess they are taking story seriously.
I have no problems with a game being online only. It is what it is and that's all there is to it. If it's online only, that's fine by me. I just hope there is a huge amount of exploring, fighting, secret/hidden things throughout the world and much more. I just hope they don't put all the effort in for graphics. It's one thing to have good graphics, but it's another when that is all you care about (like killzone).
@crazykcarter I got these a few months ago. If I knew I d have bought them long ago they are awesome and really enhanced my DS4 comfort
http://www.amazon.co.uk/ORB-Controller-Thumb-Grips-4-Pack/dp/B00GH7UA32/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1411327490&sr=1-1&keywords=ORB
I bought mine in Grainger shop (UK)
I read rumors about the game being 3rd person I really hope its true.. also I love the story / setting where robots evolved into dinos you got to capture them to upgrade stuff etc
These images are making me drool.
Grimlock like Dinobots.
I'm sorry are some of those guys actually trying to fight giant metal robot with spears..... lol.
@N711 thanks for the info mate, il order these now
Aaaauugghhh!!! I hope this is real...except with more guns than shown here, and dark red oil spraying out of the robots when you rip them open.
It better not be no online only bull crap like Destiny. Better be single player open world RPG with many many hours of gameplay.
@Dohv http://www.gamechup.com/new-horizon-ps4-story-details-revealed/
Visited the studio once again last week and had lunch with one of the art directors of the game... She wouldn't tell me anything. So frustrating. And if you think you can get a peek in at their office, by casually looking at some computer screens while walking by?? Think again...the area where they are working on it is sealed shut. I totally believe this leak by the way, cause from what I understand they've outsourced a lot of work as well; maybe other devs/ studios/ artists don't know exactly what they are working on, but if you are getting hired and paid by Guerilla it's not that hard to figure out. I'm surprised not more has leaked up until now and I actually kinda hope they can surprise us next e3 with an announcement and a 2015 release.
@crazykcarter I've bought several different kinds, none fit properly.
@Bad-MuthaAdebis ah mine has torn the rubber on the left stick and was looking for something to use on top of it until sonys returns box arrives. Thanks for the info
@crazykcarter those orb ones I found terrible and slip right off, both my ds4 pads have deterioration on the thumbsticks, one now also has a left trigger which is pretty much broke, never mind.
@JaxonH
Yup, I'm getting sick of this bullsh*t. It's a DRM work around and it disgusts me.
@LDXD Ikr.
Battleborn looks SO good. So good it makes Borderlands 2 look like amateur hour IMO. And yet, of course, they make it a "multiplayer campaign".
I just don't understand it. If you went through years of toiling to develop this elaborate campaign, why limit play to ONLY multiplayer? Borderlands 2 didn't require multiplayer. Sure, it was encouraged, but not required. These devs act like the single player, offline gamer doesn't exist anymore.
Well, I've got my own theories on why this is happening. I think Sony and MS are paying devs to enforce online and/or multiplayer-only campaigns, in an effort to funnel gamers into their subscription plans. Recurring annual payments are where the money is at. They know it just like cell phone companies know it. They'll offer you great incentives just to get you on that plan. These games, these are the "incentive" to gamers who haven't yet already signed up. Those who still have reservations about paying a recurring fee. Like me. And you. And @Gamer83.
As for me, I won't do it. If I have to forego 50% of the greatest AAA games of this generation, then so be it. If I'm spending $60 on a new game, then I'm going to keep it forever so I expect it to be playable in 20 yrs time- online only games are only good til the servers shut down, and that's unacceptable. Even if the servers stayed on forever, I'd have to shell out for a subscription just to gain access to play that game I've owned 20 yrs- that's most definitely unacceptable. Unless it's an MMO, I expect offline single player functionality in every game I buy.
With that said, this particular dev has done right by me thus far (even if Killzone is mediocre, at least it has an offline campaign)
@LDXD @JaxonH
Thing is, I already have their damn subscriptions. I was in college when Xbox Live kind of exploded onto the scene and while my friends and I could get together in the lounge at the dorm and set up a Halo game night, when we all went home for the winter breaks and summer vacations the only option was online play. And some of my favorite memories of last gen are just messing around in Halo 3, Forza or Gears multiplayer with those friends and co-workers of mine as well. PS+ for the most part has provided with some very good sales that have helped save money on some games also so they don't need to really do anything else to get me. I've got nothing against online multiplayer campaigns. Throw them in there, BUT at least give the damn option to play it singleplayer offline should the internet go down or something, that's all I ask. I bought Destiny so I'm part of the problem, unfortunately, but I'm starting to get a little fed up with more frequent random disconnects lately and from this point forward any game that doesn't at least give me the option to play offline, can F off. I'm online most of the time but that shouldn't be the only way to play. If something happened and I'm without internet for a few days, the game I paid for is essentially useless. That's not cool. Hopefully this game isn't online only because I want to fight the dinobots.
@Gamer83 that's what I'm sayin. I love playing Monster Hunter online, but I know I can play offline too, forever, no matter what happens. I can enjoy online when it's an option. An online subscription would be more appealing if I knew it wasn't required just to play certain games. That just makes me want to never subscribe, out of principal.
@JaxonH
Yea, I agree. If this is online only, I am not buying it.
@Godsire- Glad to see we're not alone, and there are still a number of us willing to stand our ground. Cause they're counting on gamers saying "well I don't like it but whatever, no big deal, as long as it's a good game".
Once gamers give in, all games will go online only, because they know people will buy them anyways.
I thought Watch Dogs did it right. Being connected could add to the game, but you could go offline at anytime and still get what felt like, at least to me, a full experience. Which is why the decision-making with some of Ubi's newer IPs is disappointing. Hopefully all future Splinter Cells, Watch Dogs, Ghost Recons, Far Crys and ACs won't go down the same path as The Division.
This game is going to b freaken shweet xse, an if it's going to b like destiny online crap shiz then u can forget it, I'm busy playing destiny an I ran out of dayta 😠😠 but what the fah PLEASE DONT DO IT
@crazykcarter Id recommend to put those grips before the original ones get torn and they fit perfectly on my 2 controllers one of which brand new white.
Obviously I dont know how they fit if the stick is completely bare.
It looks like Turok, which isn't good. Will undoubtedly be beautiful but Guerilla don't exactly have a track record for great games. They always promise the world before delivering Middlesborough.
Add me into the single player revolt that @JaxonH and @Gamer83 are amassing. Genuinely thought I was the only one who wanted single player.
I very rarely play online. So i'm pretty much in the same camp.
I'd need to see this in action to see it I appeals to me.
LOVE the name Well cool
Must say im glad to see them talking about something else besides Killzone!!!
OMG UFO ANIMALS. DO WANT.
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