[4K] Horizon Zero Dawn In-Depth Tech Analysis

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  • John takes an extended look at the technical credentials of the remarkable Horizon Zero Dawn.
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  • @YouDidWatToWho
    @YouDidWatToWho 7 ปีที่แล้ว +849

    Sony is really lucky to have Guerilla Games. What a bunch of talented individuals.

    • @DrkShd
      @DrkShd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      each sony 1st party have their own engine though, pretty sure god of war and TLOU2 will top this game when they come out

    • @infinitybelt
      @infinitybelt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Lucky? Lol they bought them BECAUSE they saw their talent. Luck had nothing to do with it.

    • @danon.kucheza
      @danon.kucheza 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @BackdriftNightfall Yes it's more in this way. Sony has been supporting Guerilla Games since the developpement of Killzone 1.

    • @devilshooter126m8
      @devilshooter126m8 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I say its lucky Sony just didn't let them go. Killzone isn't exactly a loved series, Even though i personally enjoy Killzone

    • @manutd1878fc
      @manutd1878fc 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      devilshooter126 M Agreed. Personally, I really enjoyed shadow fall.

  • @Elite-bh6pm
    @Elite-bh6pm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1079

    Those clouds are legitimately photo realistic.

    • @Elite-bh6pm
      @Elite-bh6pm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      The water didn't impress me as much given the fact that it doesn't dynamically react to characters or creatures interacting with it, that breaks the immersion for me.

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Break immersion? Are you simple?

    • @TheDeceptikron
      @TheDeceptikron 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Rustedblade or is it that you've been a console gamer your whole life and don't know what the fuck game immersion means

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Deceptikron are you that dumb. Right, and people don't become completely immersed in Ratchet and Clank, Crash Bandicoot or Jak and Daxter? You jump into this thread to prove you were simple?

    • @madalinradion
      @madalinradion 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kind of blurry tough

  • @thelegendgamer33
    @thelegendgamer33 7 ปีที่แล้ว +529

    Can we leave the fighting and complaints for another video and just enjoy this beautiful work of art.

    • @Barney-ii1no
      @Barney-ii1no 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      it is so petty and pathetic, makes the lot of them look like little dweeby kids

    • @luxeternity
      @luxeternity 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sam Galea some ppl just love to pick a fight ..just sit down dude enjoy those popcorns and watch the comment section 😂😂😂

    •  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      agreed there is no reason to complain about less superior games like breath of the wild when we have a beautiful masterpiece displayed in this video ;). On a more serious note, this game is gorgeous gorgeous​!

    • @kalkampanaros8399
      @kalkampanaros8399 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam Galea Lot of buttharts pc nerds

    • @thelegendgamer33
      @thelegendgamer33 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hey everyone, I agree that this game is beautiful, Kudo to Sony for having the faith and Guerrilla before delivering but I'm also really sick of the arguments for the sake of DF. It must be rather embarrassing or at least disappointing to put in a industry standard level of work and then know it being used to argue about which console has the better 'graphics' or some stupid crap. Honestly I don't think people realise what makes graphics, graphics. DF explain that in every one of their 'Technical Analysis' videos but people here have no idea what normal maps, anisotropic filtering, cube maps, inverse Kinematics or any other graphics or physics determining process that occurs. DF are pros and basically they've been given babies to feed the information from textbooks to.
      sorry for the rant and everything. this ain't 1989 but the wall of text is gone now.

  • @HuGiv5
    @HuGiv5 7 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    Last time I was this early Scalebound was still in production.

    • @marhubyak
      @marhubyak 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hugo Azevedo enough...

    • @enrikoyr
      @enrikoyr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hugo Azevedo i'm Michael Jordan. *STOP IT. GET SOME HELP*

    • @marhubyak
      @marhubyak 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rich of Cucumber Eater USA why would you compare a racing a game with horizon zero dawn lol?

    • @enrikoyr
      @enrikoyr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      El Diablo minesweeper and solitaire pls. GOTY 11/10

    • @meld.6146
      @meld.6146 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao

  • @paulodiegoabadilla7688
    @paulodiegoabadilla7688 7 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    I was soooo skeptical about the look of his game the moment it got announced, and not only does it look as good as it did in previews, but it runs stable on PS4 and Pro. feels good to be wrong.

    • @jasperverbrugghe3933
      @jasperverbrugghe3933 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i realy hope red dead redemption 2 will be the same

    • @davidhunter5802
      @davidhunter5802 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jasper Verbrugghe Sames

    • @dylana.9057
      @dylana.9057 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jasperverbrugghe3933 Well boah it was even better !!!

    • @ardasevmis7583
      @ardasevmis7583 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dylana.9057 Except HDR is broken on PS4 Pro lmao

    • @jackreeves7
      @jackreeves7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dylana.9057 shame that the story in red dead was boring

  • @DJBV
    @DJBV 7 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    as a pc owner(980ti i73770k at 4.2 ghz 16gb ram ddr3 2400) and also a ps4 pro owner,
    im ashamed of some comments from my fellow pc gamers and as a whole against fanboysm,when a game is a masterpiece it should be lauded and not shunned because of your preference on which system you play

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      \o/

    • @BigBrother1993
      @BigBrother1993 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      What PC comments 99% of them are PS owners yelling at clouds.

    • @noahshutts5655
      @noahshutts5655 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      But the majority of assholes in the comment section are PS4 fanboys. Especially the ones talking about "PC beggars" as if PC gamers wanting games is a bad thing.

    • @frankwest9271
      @frankwest9271 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      No one here is actually talking about the merits of the game itself, instead you see a bunch of console fanboys who finally got to play a decent looking game on their system and since it happens to be a hostageware title from Sony, they draw a false conclusion that PS4 is a better platform than PC.

    • @deaththekid922
      @deaththekid922 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      i honestly admit that the last of us 1 looks like a good game ( that might not be fun in a 2nd playthrough)
      but this game already looked like a ff13 & skyrim copy in the first trailer imo

  • @ManuelKoegler
    @ManuelKoegler 7 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    It's beautiful, both the game, and the salt. Almost makes me cry.

    • @ManuelKoegler
      @ManuelKoegler 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ThatUndeadLegacy tears can be salty, guess I do haha

    • @dead_freak_prgaming2290
      @dead_freak_prgaming2290 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      you just made my day XD

    • @ManuelKoegler
      @ManuelKoegler 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dead_Freak_PR GAMING what can I say except, you're welcome!

    • @martinkingdon6699
      @martinkingdon6699 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Manuel Koegler this game is fantastic I really wish everyone on all platforms could play it I lived it on my pro but you no so keeping games hostage for the players lol

    • @neffelibatta7658
      @neffelibatta7658 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol😂
      I'm dead bro I'm literally dead😂

  • @MSZ
    @MSZ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    I'm in love with Sony right now. This is the 5th game of the year that has blown my mind away. Thank you Sony.

    • @sidewinder86ify
      @sidewinder86ify 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Release the dev's...hate Sony and Microsoft..free the game market.

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Sony ain't pulling their punches are they, they've come out swinging and PC Bitchboys are on the ropes lol

    • @dsidsidsi1000
      @dsidsidsi1000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rustedblade keep begging for mods corporate slave

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well right now it looks like Sony is pumping PCMR arse as PCMR bites the pillow

    • @Blag_Cog
      @Blag_Cog 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think a lot of the game studios that Sony owns weren't as well known prior to making a smash hit with Sony.
      Besides many of these games weren't possible without the funding of Sony.
      There are good things and bad things about exclusive games.
      The quality is mostly at the very top possible, but you have to buy into that eco system. But the other way around without such an eco system such games might never have been made.
      Teaming up and creating an ecosystem has been mostly beneficial for human society. Ofc there are the communist horror stories here and there but even the best capitalistic successes came about due to an ecosystem with certain rules.

  • @michafraczek1498
    @michafraczek1498 7 ปีที่แล้ว +320

    This game looks amazing! i have a good PC, almost every game is running on high/ultra but this once is better than anything I saw in open world game ever. BTW. I have PS4 Pro and PC, i cant wait to play it! Everyone! have a wonderfull time!

    • @Barney-ii1no
      @Barney-ii1no 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      its good to have a pc and ps4, best of both worlds

    • @JCTiggs1
      @JCTiggs1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      michał frączek I also have a high end PC as well as a PS4 Pro and love both systems. I would say The Wither 3 on PC with Ultra settings running at 60 fps looks incredible and probably looks better than Horizon Zero Dawn on PS4 Pro. However, the fact that they can make this game look so good considering the PS4 specs is quite an achievement.

    • @emperorlarsxviii6321
      @emperorlarsxviii6321 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Barney is that why you also have two boyfriends?

    • @michafraczek1498
      @michafraczek1498 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My ring maybe is not Hight-End but with GTX 960 i can play 90% of games on high or even ultra with 60FPS, i am talking about 1080p of course.

    • @ArabianFreedom
      @ArabianFreedom 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      GTX 960 on ultra? Yeah right...

  • @rheymarcalbalos6928
    @rheymarcalbalos6928 7 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Thank you Guerrilla Games and PlayStation for this technological marvel.

    • @agnel47
      @agnel47 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You sound like a veterans mom.

  • @LovePastrami
    @LovePastrami 7 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    As usual, fantastic work John

  • @MadManCorp
    @MadManCorp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    This game is beautiful. One of the best looking games i have ever seen. Enjoy your game Playstation fans. -Xbox Fan

    • @michaelellams9105
      @michaelellams9105 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love this game and also have the xb1x as I am not biased when it comes to game play this and uncharted 4 are my 2 fave games on ps4 pro.

    • @tahabashir3779
      @tahabashir3779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      While we're at it, enjoy Halo.

    • @gaylaxia
      @gaylaxia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      and pc fans.

    • @deathmetalfarmer
      @deathmetalfarmer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Aputsiaq Lennert I'm not missing out of last of us 2. That game is garbage.

  • @godofwaroneshot
    @godofwaroneshot 7 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Best looking games
    2013-the last of us and killzone sf
    2014- infamous second son and driveclub
    2015- order 1886 and Bloodborne
    2016-uc4
    2017- hzd? 

    • @Dennis-ns1yx
      @Dennis-ns1yx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      All look like pure garbage. Even Cs:go look better than those game you just named. Last of us? killzone? Yeah, best looking game for 720p i agree then.

    • @notdroidbot2348
      @notdroidbot2348 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      720p? what is this, 2005?

    • @Jim26D
      @Jim26D 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Rick “Kermit” Roll all these games looked great for console.

    • @JackFrost-1856
      @JackFrost-1856 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      hell walker yeah that's because TLOU is a remaster of a PS3 game :V xD

    • @JackFrost-1856
      @JackFrost-1856 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bloodborne? and "best looking game"? LOL
      Tbh "best looking" is a pointless compliment as half of those games are mediocre:
      Killzone SF was underwhelming, inFAMOUS SS was just okay, Order 1886 is pretty mediocre game (or should I say, movie lol) too

  • @sfirita
    @sfirita 7 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    and haters legitimately state that fallout 4 lags are the PS4 fault..."lol"....the consoles are capable of great technical achievements, it's the actual gaming industry policy that suck actually...milking games without optimization.

    • @dylana.9057
      @dylana.9057 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Exactluly friend considering rockstar made rdr2 on both console , it proves that they are both capable of displaying beautiful environments !

  • @fattylumpkin5899
    @fattylumpkin5899 7 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    Looks incredible, PS4 gets some really gorgeous looking exclusives. I'm a little jealous haha :)

    • @jimvanderheijden2
      @jimvanderheijden2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Sloth Empire thank you for being honest and not hating :D spread the love! #makeconsolepeacenotwar

    • @heretotroll.9703
      @heretotroll.9703 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jim van der Heijden Love the #tag dude

    • @princesscarl1656
      @princesscarl1656 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sloth Empire its one of the few games I'd say lives to it's cover art and trailers. It looks absolutely beautiful.

    • @princesscarl1656
      @princesscarl1656 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And better than any damn Haughty Slog game.

    • @expertgaminghd5761
      @expertgaminghd5761 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jonny B mate Xbox one is doing well atm those policies are gone sure they don't have near as many exclusives as Sony do it is still a great platform with some cool titles coming like sea of thieves and state of decay

  • @PrepaidKreditkarte81
    @PrepaidKreditkarte81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I play it for more then 2 years and the graphics amaze me every time I start the console.

    • @Lumaah
      @Lumaah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It came out on PC recently, it’s pretty amazing.

  • @DarthRavan2012
    @DarthRavan2012 7 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Just another perfect example with what can be accomplished if you take the time and code your engine to run with the current hardware in mind instead of using some old outdated engine.

  • @yvese
    @yvese 7 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Great video as always, DF!
    I really wish you would have went over the game's HDR implementation though.

    • @Kenichitr
      @Kenichitr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      yvese I believe the problem is you cannot show the difference on a TH-cam video.

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      While it can't be shown in TH-cam, the content can be downloaded

    • @TheGoncas2
      @TheGoncas2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TH-cam DOES support HDR content, but there aren't any capture devices that can capture HDR video.

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      My HDR TV has TH-cam installed, no good?

    • @Kenichitr
      @Kenichitr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheGoncas2 I didn't know. Thanks.

  • @86themadhatter27
    @86themadhatter27 7 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    ''Consoles are holding PC back''
    $300 console now owns the greatest looking open world game to date.
    I can't believe how good it looks even on youtube

    • @shishaceo5204
      @shishaceo5204 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      86Themadhatter Best looking but not the most technical advanced.

    • @SupremeSanda
      @SupremeSanda 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Shisha CEO it's definitely the most technical advanced, and beats any game from any platform by a long shot.

    • @user-vd2kp9ui4t
      @user-vd2kp9ui4t 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Becuz it is optimized and so lite
      Just like unreal engine 4

    • @notme1998
      @notme1998 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thats subjective

    • @rotheroidd9908
      @rotheroidd9908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Andreu Tió well it’s ps4 exclusive so we have no idea what it would’ve looked had it came out on pc, chances are tho it would have looked much better like 90% of the games that are on console and pc, the 10% are games ported to pc

  • @ossino95
    @ossino95 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Miracles of a really good optimization. Guerrila's developers have great talent :)

    • @ossino95
      @ossino95 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      that's true but there are also exclusive with poor optimization (bloodborne for example) and mulyplatform with good optimization (mgsV with a solid 60fps)

    • @SerBallister
      @SerBallister 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Optimising even for known hardware is easier. It's still fairly challenging, I wouldn't call it easy.

  • @arimitchell5721
    @arimitchell5721 7 ปีที่แล้ว +550

    This comment section is more apocalyptic than the game itself

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Yea, a Nuclear Bomb just landed in the Land of the PC Elitists lol

    • @gamingfanboy4779
      @gamingfanboy4779 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ari Mitchell rgdhys

    • @budthecyborg4575
      @budthecyborg4575 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      +Rustedblade
      People who are blinded by their pride really don't care about a couple of exclusives.
      The good thing is that Horizon raises the bar for everyone. Hopefully the rest of the industry takes note.

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      When Crysis 1 came out I was rocking an $8,000 PC and it just died in the ass trying to play that game! I use to overclock meaning I was happy to buy 4 or 5 of Intels flagship CPU's until I had a rock solid overclocker, we would buy 2 or 3 at first and sell them on at a small loss to achieve our desired result. I would make hundreds of dollars in phone calls asking different suppliers if they had CPU's from specific runs that other overclockers had success with and that usually helped slim down some of the spending. GPU's the same, always friends hanging around wanting to score the new GPU a little cheaper after it didn't meet my scrutiny, GPU's were always just pot luck finding a real overclocker though and then trying to pair it with a mate. Anyhow all this yet when Crysis dropped even we couldn't play the game at a solid 60fps and there were 3 of us with stupendously expensive computers all built like this with each part scrutinized. I've been there and done it and had a fucking ball while I was at it, even buying multiple SSD's and running in RAID 0+1 config. Who cares, the past is the past and I am happy as fuck with my PS4 Pro and any PC Elitist Twat that says PS4 Pro isn't an amazing machine has serious inferiority issues. Mark my words, 4K is the Death Knell for PC!

    • @deaththekid922
      @deaththekid922 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Rusted
      i can Watch Naruto and Mirai Nikki for free , you cant , dead end

  • @Jason_J808
    @Jason_J808 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Excellent analysis, John and DG. Your best to date. Liked and subscribed.

  • @rocketman4315
    @rocketman4315 7 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    I can't wait what Kojima creates with this masterpiece of an engine!

    • @andrewsqual
      @andrewsqual 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same here :) Hopefully it will be better than the worse Metal Gear Solid game ever like V was. Or at least, the most unMetal Gear Solid game ever with its total lack of character personality or development..

    • @BigBoss7777777
      @BigBoss7777777 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Totally agree about MGSV, most disappointing game ever. Which is sad because MGS 1-3 are the best games ever made imo.

    • @eivanbarnes8232
      @eivanbarnes8232 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Death Stranding :)

    • @riptidev10
      @riptidev10 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      and its out, polarizing than ever before

    • @aseddon130
      @aseddon130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This comment doesn’t age well

  • @marcusfarquarhson8748
    @marcusfarquarhson8748 7 ปีที่แล้ว +556

    gaming pc and ps4 = a very happy gamer

    • @deadmeme4276
      @deadmeme4276 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Marcus Farquarhson indeed

    • @zZiL341yRj736
      @zZiL341yRj736 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      PC, PS4, Wii U, Dolphin Emulator FTW and Xbox One controller for PC. Never need or want Xbox One. EVER!

    • @Anub1sMenph1s
      @Anub1sMenph1s 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      zZiL341yRj736 jeje, what an ass, your comment is irrelevant, just don't buy it.

    • @marcusfarquarhson8748
      @marcusfarquarhson8748 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anub1sMenph1s who me

    • @fuckjoebiden
      @fuckjoebiden 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is why exclusives exist

  • @CaptToilet
    @CaptToilet 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Lets be honest here. 2160p with checkerboard rendering on a $399 dollar console is mighty impressive indeed. I am a diehard PC gamer but even I know to achieve similar results and get a solid 30fps you will spend a tad bit more than that. Yeah yeah sure you can pull what that potato masher dude did and find parts from 5 years ago and cut the cost, but your average every day consumer isn't going to put that much effort into it. Buying todays parts at current prices to match what the Pro has to offer is going to run you at minimum 500 bucks unless you get lucky with sales.
    If I were to compare a similar open world game to this that I play on the PC right now is Ghost Recon Wildlands. My current machine I built in 2012 was around $900 dollars(cost went up when I upgraded to a 980 in 2014) and running that game at 1440p with high preset results in an average of around 50 fps with dips into the lower 40's at the worst of times. I fathom to think what kind of money would need to be plunked down to run that at 4k/60. If Wildlands has a 4k mode on the ps4 pro then I would be might interested to see the outcome of that.

    • @notme1998
      @notme1998 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      4k is not equal to cherckerboard 4k. cherckerboard 4k is Linda like half real 4k

    • @HondaAccordPerformance
      @HondaAccordPerformance 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@notme1998 it's close enough

  • @petergriffin5256
    @petergriffin5256 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Really sad the amazing hdr implementation isn't mentioned, one of the best graphical features the game has to offer.

  • @enrikoyr
    @enrikoyr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    *I can already taste the salt*

    • @Skitz0frenix
      @Skitz0frenix 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL if you think this is bad. XBOX fanboys give negative user score to PS4 exclusives on metacritic. Don't believe me? Watch my latest video ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    • @cooolstuff
      @cooolstuff 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Travis Law haha the salt, here it goes.

    • @vincybadman871
      @vincybadman871 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Add some lime to neutralize.

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rivers of Tears :P

    • @gamingfanboy4779
      @gamingfanboy4779 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bring The Salt Fra e ysuxd 3 ehsgd?zcgzyxush se ud zu?

  • @utubeThesugi
    @utubeThesugi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    i don't have a lot of ps4 games , i'm a pc users mainly , but , this one will come to my ps4.

  • @johniorio6913
    @johniorio6913 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Even as someone who plays mainly PC, this is still easily one of the best looking games I've ever played.

  • @Ksullivan95
    @Ksullivan95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Cant wait to see the PC review!!

    • @rohanofgondor
      @rohanofgondor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      already pre-ordered, pog i just can't wait

    • @naytny5819
      @naytny5819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same :)

  • @CLebbick
    @CLebbick 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's as much of a review as I need! (Of course I've read/seen many others, but DF really knows what they're talking about every SINGLE time, thanks guys!)

  • @darrylcooper4225
    @darrylcooper4225 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    An absolutely superb in depth analysis. Rich in both content and detail. Thank you DF.

  • @nib95
    @nib95 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is DF's best tech video yet. Stunning! Also, someone please whack all those who claimed the draw distance was lacking and always hidden by fog. Some of these vistas, the sheer scope of the environments and the immense draw distance, are simply spectacular! Awe inspiring even.

    • @jaskeeratsingh9903
      @jaskeeratsingh9903 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      nib95 But they forgot to talk about the HDR implementation.

  • @lowmax4431
    @lowmax4431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got a ps5 and a sony x90h tv and this game looks absolutely mind blowing on it.

  • @FryCanon
    @FryCanon 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate the detail in your tech analysis and channel over all. Thank you!!

  • @neilcunningham4634
    @neilcunningham4634 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video John. Well thought out commentary and explanation of all the things I was looking to find out!!

  • @B4raCk0s4Ma
    @B4raCk0s4Ma 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    After dealing with Witcher 3's ridiculously long load screens and sluggish menu, this will be a breath of fresh air.

    • @SimonZellox
      @SimonZellox 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GTA Online's load times are ridiculous and I think wither 3 wasn't bad at all. I get 28 seconds from the main menu to the gameplay which is pretty good.

    • @B4raCk0s4Ma
      @B4raCk0s4Ma 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ***** when you die it takes a good 60-90 seconds to respawn for me, and a good 30-45 seconds to go between world sections.

    • @SimonZellox
      @SimonZellox 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Punch Down King source?

    • @boffifis1
      @boffifis1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats litterally an insane amount of time having to wait to load when you die, must suck pretty hard to die :/

    • @danat4914
      @danat4914 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      These loading screens are not ridiculous. CDPR simply didn't care. My old HDD has pretty good loading times, but why the fuck I must watch these unskipable bard's tales? I get it, they're good, but not as much when you watch them for fucking 10th time, especially when you load into save you made a minute ago.

  • @meadsource
    @meadsource 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Holy shit! Those clouds though 😮😮😮

    • @fuckjoebiden
      @fuckjoebiden 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      To be honest, minecraft with shaders has better clouds. These look blurrier than real clouds

    • @khailmagnaye7763
      @khailmagnaye7763 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fuckjoebiden f u

  • @jacoblynam923
    @jacoblynam923 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very professional and spot on knowledge of what you are talking about! It's good to see people being fair yet honest with game tech reviews. I'm currently going to school for game design and animation, and videos like this really help me understand tech jargon and methods used in video games. Good job guys!

  • @DoctorHades
    @DoctorHades 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb video. I enjoyed listening to the expert analysis as much as I did watching the gorgeous visuals. Next week can't come soon enough!

  • @stylage
    @stylage 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Standing ovation for _Guerrilla Games_.

  • @vladurban6036
    @vladurban6036 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    15:50 very interesting stuff here. It clearly shows the relationship to the platform.
    Developers NEVER rerender movies in higher resolutions for PC ports.
    You can remember some 2011-2013 PC ports where these 720p movies inserted in 1080p gameplay looked just terrible.
    PC is not a gaming platform it is crutches to run console games.

  • @somerandoasshatontheintern8337
    @somerandoasshatontheintern8337 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i can always count on DF for game performance and technical analysis. kudos to you guys.

  • @MarkAbraham83
    @MarkAbraham83 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Guerilla have made a master piece and thank you DF for the detailed review.
    Super excited about the engine!

  • @m-dlg9272
    @m-dlg9272 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Theres a lot of trade offs, but I'll take those trade off anyday, this game is no joke. I cant believe its running on console

  • @mauryj.3415
    @mauryj.3415 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This game is just breath taking gorgeous.

  • @acoolcracker
    @acoolcracker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that all videos of this game are in super high quality because it is such a good game

  • @BlueBirdTS
    @BlueBirdTS 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your excellent technical analysis. I've yet to find anyone who does these better than you guys!

  • @lionelbulgin1739
    @lionelbulgin1739 7 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Wow wat a true masterpiece

  • @danw3735
    @danw3735 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    As a 4k Gamer with a 1080gtx, this game looks amazing and smooth - might have to get a ps4pro - Just goes to show how sloppy PC game development is. (looking at you Bethesda)

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buy yourself a PSVR with the change you save on buying PC

    • @danw3735
      @danw3735 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nah i still love PC, and i think VR is still a gimmick, but this goes to show how a game developed for a system with fixed hardware can be optimized to look incredible, while PC games have to be made for a range of harware configurations. You got some stellar games on the PS4 no doubt. Horizon, Last of Us, Uncharted 4, makes me want one.

    • @fuckjoebiden
      @fuckjoebiden 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      PSVR sucks anyways. The tracking is terrible and Sony has to allow the games like they currently do, so there won't be many games on it

    • @frankwest9271
      @frankwest9271 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bethesda develops multi platform games so how are they an example of PC development. Granted that statement does come from a person who called 30 fps "smooth" so perhaps I shouldn't expect much.

    • @bmthnumber1
      @bmthnumber1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      buying a dead accessory psvr to play garbage demos that look like cellphone games instead of 1440p PC max settings lmao this the reason u idiots are called peasants, well deserved

  • @ofek187
    @ofek187 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing analysis DF, Horizon looks like the next gen jump I was hoping for.

  • @LifeInThailand-Puhket
    @LifeInThailand-Puhket 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best Analysis i have seen on Horizon. Awesome job.

  • @Perjoss
    @Perjoss 7 ปีที่แล้ว +537

    another system selling title

    • @sidewinder86ify
      @sidewinder86ify 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sadly..

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Do you complain when they're PC Exclusive? NO! So fuck off with your Salty PC Tears

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Triggered? LoL, nah I'm just handing out the salt licks :P

    • @mastadope397
      @mastadope397 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      D1ff3ring 0pin1on5 No its not lol you just made that shit up.

    • @mastadope397
      @mastadope397 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Say hello to The Horse Cock Express!!!

  • @feflechi
    @feflechi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This game is a masterpiece of design (and great to play), thanks for revealing the details.

  • @mugsir
    @mugsir 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job on the breakdown. A very polished analysis video for a very polished game. Thank you.

  • @vandemonian5412
    @vandemonian5412 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    a great review too, thanks John. - insightful, concise, beautifully articulated - would sub again : )

  • @ketchup7867
    @ketchup7867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The facial animation while characters are talking is my only complaint. It's horrible.
    Nothing else to say - the game is amazing on any other aspect

  • @Patrick73787
    @Patrick73787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I can't wait for you to revisit this game on PC.

  • @SlayerSeraph
    @SlayerSeraph 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely brilliant. So happy for Guerilla. Hat's off.
    Technical masterpiece ultra impressive engine. Perfect FT and FPS on consoles - just WOW!
    Cheers!! Great video DF -Keep it up! My favorite YT channel

  • @TexRobNC
    @TexRobNC 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fantastic video, you guys do tremendous work!

  • @MHVuze
    @MHVuze 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Game looks absolutely stunning, can't wait to pick it up at some point. Great video John.
    (Also DF should just finally disable comments on their videos. The amount of petty, pathetic kiddies and man children constantly bitching about goddamn game consoles/PC is astounding. Don't give them a platform.)

    • @frankwest9271
      @frankwest9271 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you don't like the comments, don't read them. On videos dealing with PC hardware tests there are no console kiddies around and many comments are actually informative, sometimes pointing out certain flaws in DT's benchmarking methodology which led to them redoing videos to be more representative of true performance.

  • @jason420jv1
    @jason420jv1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just got the full version of the game a few days ago for 20 bucks! Absolutely love it & couldn't agree more with this analysis.
    ✌️😎👍

  • @MrLebowski1980
    @MrLebowski1980 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The production quality of this video is nearly as good as the freakin game.Well done lads.

  • @TAGMedia7
    @TAGMedia7 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    John's videos are the main reason I continue to visit this channel.

  • @thegamingarsenal1662
    @thegamingarsenal1662 7 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    waiting for your review on AMD'S RYZEN Processors

    • @juanpedromolina1170
      @juanpedromolina1170 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      PC peasant!!! hahahahahahahaha fanboy console are very funny

    • @shitkicker4057
      @shitkicker4057 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Travis I have no interest in playing SC whatsoever.

    • @kevinmcdaniel871
      @kevinmcdaniel871 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      MR EXTINCT 69 and how is that gonna help u no zero dawn dog lmao. I hope u have both PC and pro as I do

    • @thegamingarsenal1662
      @thegamingarsenal1662 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      KEVIN McDaniel lol yeah man I do have a separate PC gaming setup and I had PS3 but didn't upgrade to PS4 PRO bcz of Scorpio . Waiting for Scorpio to get released . But major of my budget goes in upgrading my PC and I rarely BUY PS GAME CD

    • @anghDescartes
      @anghDescartes 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What's the point of scorpio if you have a gaming PC?

  • @laurentrochefeuille6269
    @laurentrochefeuille6269 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Collector Day One :)

    • @SebastianMartinez-ml9zv
      @SebastianMartinez-ml9zv 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      HDEY974 already got mine 😂😂😂

    • @laurentrochefeuille6269
      @laurentrochefeuille6269 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I buy Spiderman too :) But Horizon it's great too :)

    • @pedr2067
      @pedr2067 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Punch Down King Spider man is pretty far away tho

  • @SIPEROTH
    @SIPEROTH 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! I have never seeing such a nice technical analysis of a game and it's engine before.
    You got a subscriber and do more of this type of analysis. It's something different from just talking about a game that so many others do.
    Btw. I noticed as you said the environment loading as you walk threw it so i will like to ask if you play it at 1080p at PS4 Pro is this issue less obvious? Because i noticed some games get less blurry and their environment loads from bigger distance in the Ps4 Pro than normal PS4.

  • @Breyzipp
    @Breyzipp 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video!
    I just got Horizon 2 days ago on a PS4 Pro on my 4k HDR TV, what an experience!!!

  • @GoodGuyGaurav
    @GoodGuyGaurav 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Who's back here after hearing rumours of PC release? I honestly cant wait to play this at 1440p maxed out and a stable 60+fps

    • @leahtofu
      @leahtofu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      PC gang rise up! 😎👍

  • @kaliik4377
    @kaliik4377 7 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Yet Fallout 4 can't handle 30fps, aaah Bethesda...

    • @mysty0
      @mysty0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Thats the real win here, a slap in the face to other Dev's always excusing their shoddy work

    • @skenderijamirko6309
      @skenderijamirko6309 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kaliik lol and its looks so shity

    • @SirDella
      @SirDella 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Now fallout 76 can't handle 20fps

    • @SirDella
      @SirDella 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mitch hahahha

    • @gurjindersingh3843
      @gurjindersingh3843 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It has a bigger world.

  • @rocketman4315
    @rocketman4315 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This analysis, much like the game, is a masterpiece, well done @digitalfoundry!!!

  • @michaelmoorlock490
    @michaelmoorlock490 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you John, for the best game analysis video's i've ever come across. Excellent work. I have been holding off from buying this game due to all the hype putting me off, now i'll be ordering it as soon as i've posted this comment. Once again, thanks to all at Digital Foundry

  • @slampog
    @slampog 7 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Meanwhile Bethesda releasing that sh%t of game (Fallout 4) with a 10 year old graphics and everyone hypes it to oblivion.

    • @boffifis1
      @boffifis1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I like how fallout 4 has Smudge instead of textures ;)

    • @JustinBallard117
      @JustinBallard117 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cause graphics aren't everything

    • @alphaomega887654321
      @alphaomega887654321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JustinBallard117 thats true but the requirements of fallout4 is too high for such a shitty graphic

    • @JustinBallard117
      @JustinBallard117 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alphaomega887654321 yes but imo its all about the aesthetics and how much care the devs put into the universe, for instance i still think halo 3 way back from 2007 looks way better and looks much much more immersive than most games today. it looks very nice and doesnt look kiddish like most video games imo.

  • @kpag3030
    @kpag3030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The water now does interact with the character. Really well actually.

  • @jccnguyen
    @jccnguyen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can't hit the like button enough for the video. This game is truly a masterpiece.

  • @emu4life60
    @emu4life60 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome analysis. thanks for your work John.

  • @maulcs
    @maulcs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The gameplay in HZD is so good, I wish developers like Rockstar would focus on that more.

    • @rhovenom04
      @rhovenom04 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rockstar is always playsafe. They dont go outside their comfortzone. they are not creative enough, all their games are about real life.

    • @wallacesousuke1433
      @wallacesousuke1433 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      MOnster Hunter World, Souls games, Nioh, DMC are way better gameplay wise, Western devs don't know how to make great gameplay and combat systems anymore cuz they are too busy trying to aim for "realism" and cinematic BS

  • @Iamgudjoe
    @Iamgudjoe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It's official. This is the best game ever made.

  • @ranboy000
    @ranboy000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Pc still begging for thier exclusive Half life 3

    • @Ricky9871973
      @Ricky9871973 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      We're getting 3 games from Valve in the future. However, the chance of a port to console is less likely due to Gaben's dislike for it. Also it probably won't be HL3.
      www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-02-10-valve-is-making-three-fully-fledged-vr-games
      www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-02-10-gabe-newell-explains-why-valve-doesnt-have-any-current-gen-console-games

    • @Ricky9871973
      @Ricky9871973 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sorry I'm not really good with jokes. Can you explain what the joke is?

    • @cecokeco
      @cecokeco 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sry but who beg 10 years for the last guardian and ff15

    • @exon576
      @exon576 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      cecokeco ..aaand we got both games. so you got your hl3? where is it?

    • @cecokeco
      @cecokeco 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      there are 3 games developed by valve right now so soon

  • @zig8925
    @zig8925 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i noticed the fade in of the higher detailed assets (cause i notice those things), and it is so soublte, it's amazing

  • @kingaktomun5013
    @kingaktomun5013 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this game is so beautiful. Very well done Guerillas

  • @djfunky817
    @djfunky817 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i'm a pc guy but i can appreciate this quality from sony/gg.

  • @marcvialli8469
    @marcvialli8469 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved every minute of this game. Watching this video though, my jaw is on the floor with how gorgeous it actually is. Good work Digital Foundry.

  • @Miguel_Noether
    @Miguel_Noether 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous cinematic realtime scenes made me fall in love with this game

  • @argam
    @argam 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The game looks amazing in every aspect, but what surprised me the most were the map and the clouds...

  • @CasualPlyr
    @CasualPlyr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Ps4 the best console to play games

    • @AlliGamingTV
      @AlliGamingTV 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Long life PC master race 60fps 4k

    • @Goldhim
      @Goldhim 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Human Sol fuck no Xbox always and forever

    • @ktytrkylmz
      @ktytrkylmz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      How many of us can play 4k 60 fps on pc? you dumb

    • @godofwaroneshot
      @godofwaroneshot 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hebele Hübele play what Dota??

    • @RolanTHUNDER
      @RolanTHUNDER 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No doubt.

  • @JawzPause
    @JawzPause 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love you df, keep the great content coming

  • @Soulintent95
    @Soulintent95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just finally got around to playing this again. I remember how surprised i was at how good the graphics were on my 1st playthrough, which was done on the old school destiny ps4. But now i have a pro. And once again i am thoroughly impressed.

  • @HeavensOfMetal
    @HeavensOfMetal 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "A triumph" - Digital Foundry ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @CoenKommer
    @CoenKommer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Decima engine sounds pretty neat,

  • @Yong0730
    @Yong0730 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another fantastic analysis by DF, can't wait for this game. It's a joy to be PS4 owner.

  • @blutosam12
    @blutosam12 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a PS4 with a 2016 M series Vizio 4k HDR screen. I had the game on one input and my PC build with GTX 1080Ti graphics card on the other.
    I played the game on the first input and had a 4k walkthrough from the ps4 pro in 4k running on the computer. I switched back and forth to compare and they were VERY similar.
    If you have a 4k tv that handles upscaling well, then you can be happy knowing that despite the 1080p output from the ps4, the upscaling, while not mirroring the output of the ps4 pro, is doing quite a remarkable job at making it as close as possible.

  • @happyjohn1656
    @happyjohn1656 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These graphics are... stunning!
    9:12 PM
    5/30/2019

  • @Felix_FLX
    @Felix_FLX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can't wait to play this on PC this year!

    • @gaylaxia
      @gaylaxia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There was like a bundle where if you bought an AMD CPU like the 3900x or 3950x you would get a code for horizon for PC, and supposedly it would expire like the start of July, so dunno but hopefully it releases end of this month, the start of next one, I could be completely wrong.

    • @rohanofgondor
      @rohanofgondor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gaylaxia Aug 7

    • @gaylaxia
      @gaylaxia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rohanofgondor Yeah ik

    • @gaylaxia
      @gaylaxia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It do indeed be coming out to pc Aug 7th.

  • @danielwareking
    @danielwareking 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm in love with that map. The 3D effect is stunning.

  • @StillenachT1979
    @StillenachT1979 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quality work guys. cheers for that :)

  • @lickmyhole1351
    @lickmyhole1351 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I plan to get an Xbox one X for personal reasons, I have an Xbox one and have not owned a Sony Console since the PS2. I bought the PS4 Pro because I wanted this game that badly. All in all, it was totally worth it, and this game is a fucking Masterpiece. Common titles like Fallout 4, Skyrim, Injustice 2, Etc will be preserved on the Xbox one X. But exclusives are my main reason for having a Sony console.

    • @UnderWarranty
      @UnderWarranty 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the OneX and I hate the PlayStation but I still brought one for this and other brilliant exclusives

  • @will4673
    @will4673 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yep, this game is gorgeous on the Pro with a 4K tv...

  • @GPUtest
    @GPUtest 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work, guys!

  • @spawncap9009
    @spawncap9009 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks awesome. Can't wait until next week.