Even though I can't play the games I'm most excited for when they come out (not a powerful enough PC + don't own any current gen consoles for exclusives + money + life priorities), I'm still excited for when I can play them. The wait will probably be worth it. Still, I can be very critical about even my most favorite franchises: I just can't help nitpicking.
Batman: Arkham is one of my most beloved franchises and I'm very excited for Arkham Knight, yet the gameplay preview actually LOWERED my excitement for the game, confirming some of my worries. I was worried the fear takedowns would be too cheap and more quick time eventy than the gameplay usually gets, and that is saying something, and they do seem to be that way. The batmobile looks like it controls well and may be more naturally included in the game and less awkwardly gimmicky than some thought. Other than that though and the contributions it makes to the "puzzle solving" elements (if one can call them that) I see some derivativeness from vehicle combat I've played in other games that is kind of stale and outdated at this point. And with the Arkham Knight having this heavily militarized army it's clear some of the Arkham City "Would this actually be able to play out" writing has transferred over. I mean, I cannot help wondering how the heck did he get all those drones and tanks, let alone how did he get them into the city.
I'm also excited for Hyrule Warriors, but there's always the worry that the game might be too repetitive and button mashy. I've never played Dynasty Warriors, so I don't know how that gets. But hey it breaks up the formula more than Zelda games usually do and brings back Midna who I was really missing. Unlike Arkham Knight I was left more optimistic than I had felt before upon hearing and seeing more.
So, what are your concerns about the games you're most looking forward to?
Batman: Arkham is one of my most beloved franchises and I'm very excited for Arkham Knight, yet the gameplay preview actually LOWERED my excitement for the game, confirming some of my worries. I was worried the fear takedowns would be too cheap and more quick time eventy than the gameplay usually gets, and that is saying something, and they do seem to be that way. The batmobile looks like it controls well and may be more naturally included in the game and less awkwardly gimmicky than some thought. Other than that though and the contributions it makes to the "puzzle solving" elements (if one can call them that) I see some derivativeness from vehicle combat I've played in other games that is kind of stale and outdated at this point. And with the Arkham Knight having this heavily militarized army it's clear some of the Arkham City "Would this actually be able to play out" writing has transferred over. I mean, I cannot help wondering how the heck did he get all those drones and tanks, let alone how did he get them into the city.
I'm also excited for Hyrule Warriors, but there's always the worry that the game might be too repetitive and button mashy. I've never played Dynasty Warriors, so I don't know how that gets. But hey it breaks up the formula more than Zelda games usually do and brings back Midna who I was really missing. Unlike Arkham Knight I was left more optimistic than I had felt before upon hearing and seeing more.
So, what are your concerns about the games you're most looking forward to?
Kojima has never been great with certain aspects of female characters and the serious look of Phantom Pain might spiral this right into horrible territory. 
