Chad Goodmuprhy
Forza Horizon 2
Picking a Game of Show for E3 2014 is a tough endeavour, because so many titles looked great, each in their own unique way. Forza Horizon 2, on the other hand, was a game that I’d started dreaming about the day I finished (and reviewed) its predecessor. Honestly, I’m just happy that it exists, and that it’s not years away from releasing.
When we were able to sit down and watch as Forza Horizon 2 was demoed by Playground Games staffers, I couldn’t stop thinking about how gorgeous it was. The way the (dynamic) rain hit the cars and beaded along their windows looked almost photorealistic, the Italian coast was detailed and picturesque, and the action was intense. It truly looks as if they took the original game’s best parts and turned them up to eleven, which is exactly what I was hoping they would do. For these reasons alone, I can’t help but to list it here.
For my full thoughts on the game, check out our hands-on impressions.
Dying Light
Going into E3, I was eager to spend time with Dying Light, a spiritual successor to Dead Island, which had looked great every time Techland had showed it off through trailers and screens. As a fan of both zombies and first-person RPGs, plus the developer’s previous efforts, it had me intrigued and excited.
On the final day of the show, I was able to head up to Techland’s meeting room and demo the game. Let’s just say that it made me even more excited about what will be delivered come February 2015. Parkour mixed with melee combat, role-playing elements and zombies, is something that I so desperately need in my life, and it looks like Poland will soon satisfy that thirst. The game plays extremely well and is just too much fun. If this one isn’t already on your radar, I suggest that you put it on there immediately.
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