This games graphics are getting downgraded with every trailer...wtf was this seems like they had to lower the resolution massively to run so decided to hide everything with massive amounts of chromatic aberration looks like someone rubbed vaseline on the screen. The original trailer was crystal clear and the geometry was insane....why do developers do this dishonest bullshit.
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Hellblade 2 New Trailer Revealed. Releasing in 2024 | Xbox Showcase 2023
The Tourmaline Gorilla
Banned
Yeah, there's definitely a noticeable downgrade. This was showcased on the Series X. I think PC at ultra settings might get us what was revealed at the last Game Awards show where Hellblade was featured (the fight with the giant). But, this is definitely a downgrade, and I'm not particularly happy about it.
I realise now that this gen isn't the gen where we get the graphics we were hoping for. It still looks good...pretty darn good, but not as good as I (and others) expected.
BootsLoader
Banned
To be honest it looks boring.
Johnny Concrete
Member
You can’t kill what is not there..
Negotiator101
Member
Still in development
ByWatterson
Member
This is my most anticipated XGS game, and by far the worst trailer of the show. Holy shit this was a waste of time.
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Negotiator101
Member
No downgrade, you guys must have eyesight issue's
I'm aware of how development works - but they showed much bigger and more complex things running better the last time around. There's different ways we can interpret the 'why'.Still in development
Negotiator101
Member
First time seen running on Xbox is a possible also some areas are further along than others. Graphics are incredible though so framerate issues may well factor on release, hopefully not.
Was it confirmed that last time wasn't on XBox? I had no idea - though that raises other questions for me, but not relevant to this thread.
mortal
Gold Member
I like a good narrative-driven game as much as the next guy, but the lack of gameplay is a huge L for Ninja Theory.
After all that emotional build-up from the character performance, I was expecting it to smoothly transition into gameplay and it just...never happened.
The game has great visuals, but I have yet to be impressed by any mechanics and game design ideas.
I was eager to see how Ninja Theory could explore the concepts mechanically similar to Senua's psychosis in Senua's Sacrifice
The previous showing was too scripted for my liking. If you're going to be an action game, then be an action game.
I've definitely cooled off on Hellblade II after still just one unremarkable gameplay trailer, and now multiple cinematic trailers.
No release date on top of that is just a kick in the nuts, but a release window is better than nothing. A rather disappointing showing imo.
If I recall, this was literally the first Xbox exclusive, shown off all the way back in 2019. They announced this way too early it seems.
After all that emotional build-up from the character performance, I was expecting it to smoothly transition into gameplay and it just...never happened.
The game has great visuals, but I have yet to be impressed by any mechanics and game design ideas.
I was eager to see how Ninja Theory could explore the concepts mechanically similar to Senua's psychosis in Senua's Sacrifice
The previous showing was too scripted for my liking. If you're going to be an action game, then be an action game.
I've definitely cooled off on Hellblade II after still just one unremarkable gameplay trailer, and now multiple cinematic trailers.
No release date on top of that is just a kick in the nuts, but a release window is better than nothing. A rather disappointing showing imo.
If I recall, this was literally the first Xbox exclusive, shown off all the way back in 2019. They announced this way too early it seems.
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digoutyoursoul
Member
FFS. Sick of fake people like this in the Xbox community.
balls of snow
Member
Looks at sony,
You godamn right thats what we want.
100% incorrect.
DonJorginho
Banned
Was so excited for this but was by far the biggest letdown, albeit graphically stunning but was essentially a on rails cutscene with nothing interesting, I don't have faith in this game making 2024.
Bartski
Gold Member
Just another glimpse at the graphics bar of gameplay in engine, rather than any actual gameplay. Not sure what's everyone so upset by.
Sure would be nice to finally see some real meat on the bone and it's weird they are somehow not ready to do that but I don't think anyone expects it to have any less combat than the first game, way more if anything and much better in execution and variety.
Sure would be nice to finally see some real meat on the bone and it's weird they are somehow not ready to do that but I don't think anyone expects it to have any less combat than the first game, way more if anything and much better in execution and variety.
DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
Fucking put me to sleep and killed the momentum of the show. I don’t get what this trailer was supposed to accomplish
Balducci30
Member
How could anyone think this looks bad? That’s preposterous- there is literally no game I’ve seen that comes close to looking like that this Gen. Now gameplay wise it looks boring as fuck
DonJorginho
Banned
People are right to be upset, this was announced back in what 2019? And we've seen nothing but a bit of walking and crawling through crevices, if the game was truly near ready for 2024 you'd think they would have more than a shockingly dull cutscene (in game rendering but still a cutscene)
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VeganElduderino
Member
they are way above and beyond Sony for disappointment , at least Sony has GAMES like Spider-man 2,that actually looks fun to play !
Bartski
Gold Member
True but that has nothig to do with how the final game will look and play. It's about time we saw some gameplay but for some reason it's not there yet. I also suspect 2019 is when they only started working on it.
Clear
CliffyB's Cock Holster
Considering how little was going on in the shown sequence, I'd expect any gameplay to offer even lower fidelity visuals.
To be fair, performance should improve as it moves closer to release, but honestly nice mocap aside this was severely underwhelming compared to previously shown footage.
To be fair, performance should improve as it moves closer to release, but honestly nice mocap aside this was severely underwhelming compared to previously shown footage.
Negotiator101
Member
Looks incredible.
Moses85
Member
Sony knew why they had Zero interest in the brand.
Snowdonhoffen
Member
People who expect this to have some deep combat, or to be a GoW equivalent are setting themselves up for disappointment.
I think we can be sure it will play exactly the same as the first game, and I liked the first game so I have no problem with that, I already know what to expect.
I think we can be sure it will play exactly the same as the first game, and I liked the first game so I have no problem with that, I already know what to expect.
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Sanepar
Member
Like the first one. Since they are hiding combat I expect to be so bad like first one.
Varteras
Gold Member
We're now three and a half years after its announcement and this is what they have? Like others, I'm thinking this is basically what the game is. A walking simulator with the character constantly talking to themselves and hearing voices. Much like the first game. I was hoping that Bleeding Edge was an example of what Ninja Theory was going to be about and that Hellblade 2 was going to take the first game's setting and kick up the action like much of their previous work.
semiconscious
Member
yep. for me, & starting with heavenly sword, each successive ninja theory game (enslaved, dmc, hellblade, bleeding edge) has been less interesting & enjoyable than the one before. a weirdly impressive track record...
DarthPutin
Member
Expected to see gameplay (like everyone), and don't think it's too much to ask at this stage.
I guess I am fine with enjoying dark atmosperic story showing off great graphics. Might just watch walkthrough since I'll get better visuals than my weak laptop and close enough experience.
Hellblade definitely shouldn't betray its artsy roots and you can tell they didn't with this a bit pretentious showing.
Kind of wish we would also get a game with energy of that first trailer (the screaming head one)))
I guess I am fine with enjoying dark atmosperic story showing off great graphics. Might just watch walkthrough since I'll get better visuals than my weak laptop and close enough experience.
Hellblade definitely shouldn't betray its artsy roots and you can tell they didn't with this a bit pretentious showing.
Kind of wish we would also get a game with energy of that first trailer (the screaming head one)))
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Varteras
Gold Member
I'm gonna need to see 20 citations of them being in Iceland. Else I can't be sure you're not lying.
Gorgon
Member
My most anticipated as well, can't fathom why they made this trailer. The first one was so good, what were they thinking this time. The ambiance and art direction is amazing, but as a game trailer...
Would have been a much better choice than this, for sure. Doesn't affect my anticipation for the game, but it's dissapointing nevertheless.
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