Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition

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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. aesirus96
    Aug 15, 2023
    8
    Joguei pela primeira vez no dia que o port lançou na steam e estava péssimo. Parecida que eu estava jogando um jogo de polystation. Meses depois, após diversos patches de correção, a Guerrilha mostrou todo o potencial que o jogo tem no PC. A história e o visual são incríveis. Vale a pena, mesmo fora da promoção.
  3. Kostas_Spirou
    Jul 28, 2023
    8
    With all the additional content, the Complete Edition sealed Horizon Zero Dawn as one of Sony's most successful new IP debuts.

    One of the most interesting settings I've ever seen in a videogame, tribal humans fighting against robotic dinosaurs in a post apocalyptic world full of danger, this game is gorgeous, from the graphics to the worldbuilding, it's pure eye candy. The game may feel    With all the additional content, the Complete Edition sealed Horizon Zero Dawn as one of Sony's most successful new IP debuts.

    One of the most interesting settings I've ever seen in a videogame, tribal humans fighting against robotic dinosaurs in a post apocalyptic world full of danger, this game is gorgeous, from the graphics to the worldbuilding, it's pure eye candy.

    The game may feel a little bit generic and linear at first but when it opens up, it becomes way better. The story is pretty good with some cool twists later on, I don't think I've ever seen a similar story before, but sadly most of the characters are pretty forgettable.

    The gameplay is smooth and fun, very fast paced combat, using the environment against your enemies and hitting the weak spots feels satisfying. There are also different weapons you unlock as you progress, and a decent variety of enemy types.

    Unfortunately though, the side content didn't really surprise me, most side quests are repetitive fetch quests or glorified stronghold liberations, there's no innovation whatsoever.

    It really is a solid game overall, even with its shortcomings, the unique and fresh setting, the very enjoyable gameplay mechanics, the beautiful Open World and the amount of content definitely make this game a very fascinating experience, not the best of its kind but a pretty good one.

    Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.    … Expand
  4. XMan1211
    Jul 25, 2023
    9
    One of my most loved games of all time. The game looks fantastic, the gameplay and the story are amazing. Must play, if you love open world games with a great story!
  5. Nikeyla
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    Great story, combat, open world, exploring, graphics, immersion. RPG elements could be more impactful, but it was ok.
  6. Fahdaad
    Jun 3, 2023
    8
    Beautiful open world that is held back by a lack of freedom in exploring at times, often feeling a bit too streamlined and linear.
  7. Sole13
    Jun 3, 2023
    9
    Great idea for a game! Main protagonist is sympathic controls are great combat also. Recommendation from me!
  8. KesslerCOIL
    May 13, 2023
    8
    EDIT: Performance is far more acceptable than it was at launch, though it still has its issues. Review score has been changed to match this.

    Loved HZD on PS4, so ordinarily id rate this high, however the PC port has a LONG way to go before I even considering raising my rating. FPS locked animations I've crashed several times within the first few hours of playing Lighting and entities    EDIT: Performance is far more acceptable than it was at launch, though it still has its issues. Review score has been changed to match this.

    Loved HZD on PS4, so ordinarily id rate this high, however the PC port has a LONG way to go before I even considering raising my rating.
    FPS locked animations
    I've crashed several times within the first few hours of playing
    Lighting and entities will randomly pop in and out of existence rapidly(extremely distracting)
    Aloy and all the physics attached to her freak out on almost every camera change during conversations and cutscenes.
    Performance is also absolutely not in an acceptable spot right now, considering me and my bf have identical pc builds and the game runs more than 30fps worse on his pc.    … Expand
  9. Flying_F0X
    May 11, 2023
    10
    This game must be one of the best i played this year.
    The characters are interesting and really well written.
    Also very well written is the Story, its interesting and has a good plot. I had very little experience with crashes in this game, just 1 or 2 times when starting. My PC: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700K CPU @ 3.60GHz, 16GB Ram, Geforce GTX 1650. i can Absolutely run this game at    This game must be one of the best i played this year.
    The characters are interesting and really well written.
    Also very well written is the Story, its interesting and has a good plot.
    I had very little experience with crashes in this game, just 1 or 2 times when starting.
    My PC: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700K CPU @ 3.60GHz, 16GB Ram, Geforce GTX 1650.
    i can Absolutely run this game at 40fps on 1080p and Ultra settings.
    I can absolutely recommend this game to people who likes Open World and Si-fi fans.    … Expand
  10. Jaidenbrkl1
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Horizon on PC is just as good as the PS4 version with great performance quality, a fantastic launch, great mods, and overall, an great PC port for a PS4 masterpiece.
  11. Artex33Gaming
    May 1, 2023
    10
    Wonderful World
    Amazing Story
    Good Combat
    One of the best Story games that i have played!
  12. Radrin
    Apr 17, 2023
    8
    A game with a very unique premise which made me very excited to explore its world and uncover its secrets.

    PROS: - Incredibly ambitious world and unique setting/premise - Excellent gameplay; fun, engaging and diverse combat scenarios with freedom of approach - Strong story and lore - Excellent presentation and production value - Great enemy variety and design - One of the better    A game with a very unique premise which made me very excited to explore its world and uncover its secrets.

    PROS:
    - Incredibly ambitious world and unique setting/premise
    - Excellent gameplay; fun, engaging and diverse combat scenarios with freedom of approach
    - Strong story and lore
    - Excellent presentation and production value
    - Great enemy variety and design
    - One of the better mystery plots out there
    - Beautiful visuals
    - Satisfying environmental exploration
    - Fantastic sounds
    - Smart robot A.I.

    CONS:
    - Technical issues/limitations such as texture pop-in, several assets flailing and spazzing around in each scene, game crashes and micro stutters etc. (possibly only PC port problems)
    - Iffy facial animations
    - Camera constantly changes position from center to left/right and also changes zoom level
    - Characters weren't as fleshed out, interesting, memorable and relatable as I would've liked
    - Moving around in the game world is sometimes difficult and clunky
    - Underwhelming human A.I.
    - Cumbersome UI/inventory    … Expand
  13. Premium
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    really amazing graphic with high quality detail
    good combat system
    overall it is a good port from ps4
  14. realWhiteMan
    Mar 5, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My rating is based on my impressions of the game. This is not an objective review. I play quite a big number of titles per year and decided to review them as a peace of art and not as a product.… Expand
  15. Kramer96
    Feb 21, 2023
    9
    Grafica meravigliosa,bella varietà di nemici e ambientazione fantastica,tutto sommato ho avuto una bella esperienza
  16. vtsontsi
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    The story is one of the greatest Science Fiction stories told. I have been a scince fiction fan for 40 years and this was so refreshing. I now hold this game in my top 10 of all times
  17. HyogaCygnus
    Feb 7, 2023
    8
    Great graphics, big map, nice combact and loot system, amazing history. I didn't like the element system though... Fire is good but the rest is garbage. I played the entire game with one bow and two types of arrows...
  18. xSpOokie
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    finished the game after 50 hours and i can tell with 100% sure that this game is INCREDIBLE , the majority of the negative reviews you see are from people who probably didn't finished the game and probably they aren't used to story mode games , the story is unique and really really good , the game have only 22 main quests but those main quests are filled with a lot of content and most offinished the game after 50 hours and i can tell with 100% sure that this game is INCREDIBLE , the majority of the negative reviews you see are from people who probably didn't finished the game and probably they aren't used to story mode games , the story is unique and really really good , the game have only 22 main quests but those main quests are filled with a lot of content and most of them takes 25+ minutes of your time to get through the mission , the characters are nice but nothing special with exception of the protagonist who really suits this game , this game have a super nice gameplay in terms of everything , you have parkour , you have stealth , levels , skill tree , soulsborne mechanics in combat ... and one of the most amazing things about the gameplay of this game is the stealth , the fact that you can go stealth against giant machines its super cool specially when the stealth is super well made ... you have a good healing mechanic by catching
    medicinal herbs , you have a good variety of bows , armor and a lot of other tools , but of course the game isn't only flowers (let's keep in mind that this review is aimed at the pc version but since the ps4 version is way better in terms of performance we can deduce that every negative aspect will be better in the console version and every positive aspect will be better to) the only flaws this game have is the graphical issues , some texture bugs , shadow bugs and a lot of stutering , but the game is super enjoyable whatsoever , the soundtrack its amazing and after spending 50 hours only in the main story i found my self with an expression of "wow" after seeing the end of the game while the soundtrack was giving me chills in the credits , i recommend this game for every person who likes a good story specially a story that was thought out of the box , this game is 8/10 MINIMUM!

    Prós

    -soundtrack
    -stealth
    -parkour
    -the variety of machines
    -good combat system
    -beautifull story

    cons (only on pc version)

    -texture bugs
    -shadows bugs
    -stutering    … Expand
  19. Klewer
    Jan 16, 2023
    8
    A great action adventure game set in a very interesting world and a strong story. The combat is very enjoyable and has multiple approaches on how to tackle enemies. Sadly some of those are not usable at times when they might be the most fun and the game side quests can feel repetitive. Still well worth playing.
  20. SirFranzALot
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    Good game. It´s certainly nothing special but it has a good story without anything new. The gameplay is also quite solid but again nothing new. Graphics are good but also not outstanding in style or quality. It´s interesting to me how sony is able to release games based on well known principles and elements that come out quite good. But on the other hand Ubisoft does the same but fails. InGood game. It´s certainly nothing special but it has a good story without anything new. The gameplay is also quite solid but again nothing new. Graphics are good but also not outstanding in style or quality. It´s interesting to me how sony is able to release games based on well known principles and elements that come out quite good. But on the other hand Ubisoft does the same but fails. In the current version on steam I didn´t encounter any major bugs or performance issues.… Expand
  21. AgentLvi
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece game. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
  22. Kilio
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    Really amazing envirenment
    Wonderful missions
    Amazing combat with bow
    I reocmend this game to all people
  23. Mahdiar
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    Gameplay : 9
    Graphics : 10
    Story : 9
    Sound : 9
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    Overall : 9
  24. jirny
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    одна из лучших игр, в которые я играл + по-настоящему крутое ДЛС. приключения Элой войдут в историю как образец игр с открытым миром
  25. ZzTopNemesis
    Nov 5, 2022
    8
    Score: 8.2

    I played this only after 4 patches to help the port performance on PC. It was really fun, the story was soo engaging, i actually got all the audios i could and i read all the notes i could, i really loved this game and i'm waiting for the next one to come over to PC. Graphically is beautifull Gameplay and combat is very cool, really really good. The protagonist is not    Score: 8.2

    I played this only after 4 patches to help the port performance on PC.
    It was really fun, the story was soo engaging, i actually got all the audios i could and i read all the notes i could, i really loved this game and i'm waiting for the next one to come over to PC.

    Graphically is beautifull
    Gameplay and combat is very cool, really really good.
    The protagonist is not annoying, is very nice too, i liked her.~
    I'll be here waiting for more Horizon Zero Dawn    … Expand
  26. Animus_V0x
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    I loved everything about the game. The visuals, level design, the plot (a little predictable for some part tho), the whole atmosphere of the world...
    Mixing pre-historical elements with high-tech seemed far-fetched but it all made sense in the end. Great main characters. The amount of lore is awesome. I was truly immersed in a new world and was very pleasantly surprised.
  27. Valdirkz
    Oct 8, 2022
    9
    I would have given this game 8.5 if possible, solid game but there are few improvements that I would like to see in the sequence.
  28. Pun1sher
    Oct 3, 2022
    10
    Восхитительная игра. Я не мог оторваться от нее. Самые высокие оценки для этого шедевра!
  29. KinimodYunmi
    Sep 18, 2022
    10
    Ich habe die Story durchgespielt, alle Quests gemacht und fast alles gesammelt, jetzt geht´s erstmal an´s DLC und dann werde ich wahrscheinlich den Rest sammeln, das Game ist eine 10/10, perfekte Open World, groß genug, nicht mit Zeug überladen, 3-4 verschiedene Dinge die man sammeln/ansehen kann, 5 Banditenlager und das reicht völlig, man muss ja nicht dasselbe immer und immer wiederIch habe die Story durchgespielt, alle Quests gemacht und fast alles gesammelt, jetzt geht´s erstmal an´s DLC und dann werde ich wahrscheinlich den Rest sammeln, das Game ist eine 10/10, perfekte Open World, groß genug, nicht mit Zeug überladen, 3-4 verschiedene Dinge die man sammeln/ansehen kann, 5 Banditenlager und das reicht völlig, man muss ja nicht dasselbe immer und immer wieder machen, einfach perfekt ausbalanciert!

    Hab ich jetzt endlich mal gespielt, weil mich GameTwo mit dem Beitrag von Horizon Forbidden West scharf drauf gemacht hat :)    … Expand
  30. XRayBlaster
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    This is one the greatest games I have ever played. The story is absolutely incredible! I almost cried at the beginning. I highly recommend that you play this game.
  31. kinsang
    Sep 10, 2022
    8
    ภาพสวย เกมเพลย์ลื่นไหล เนื้อเรื่องน่าสนใจและน่าติดตาม ถือเป็นสูตรสำเร็จรูปของเกมแนว AAA
  32. Sab1nX
    Sep 8, 2022
    8
    My PC is far from being a powerhouse, but the game ran decently.

    The Good: -Great story with a few stale moments here and there. -Good gameplay, but nothing groundbreaking. -Fun collectibles. Not usually a collectibles kind of guy, but finding remnants of our lost civilization was cool. The Bad: -Late mid-game it started to get a little repetitive and boring. If it wasn't for the    My PC is far from being a powerhouse, but the game ran decently.

    The Good:
    -Great story with a few stale moments here and there.
    -Good gameplay, but nothing groundbreaking.
    -Fun collectibles. Not usually a collectibles kind of guy, but finding remnants of our lost civilization was cool.

    The Bad:
    -Late mid-game it started to get a little repetitive and boring. If it wasn't for the story I might have put it down.    … Expand
  33. Trai12
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    Reason for lower user score is because of how it launched, the optimization was not so good on release. Now it is fixed. Amazing story-telling, beautiful open world, a quality game overall. Don't miss on this one.
  34. DreamOfHero
    Aug 29, 2022
    8
    I only played the story, without the DLC.
    I just finished this wonderful adventure.
    I must say that the game moved me a lot, especially for the stage presence of the various people, the music, the fights with the machines and the machines. The game also has some flaws, that are: - the story alone is short, if you remove the movements in 10/15 hours you do it, and the holograms do not    I only played the story, without the DLC.
    I just finished this wonderful adventure.
    I must say that the game moved me a lot, especially for the stage presence of the various people, the music, the fights with the machines and the machines.
    The game also has some flaws, that are:
    - the story alone is short, if you remove the movements in 10/15 hours you do it, and the holograms do not help to empathize with it;
    - the "broth" is extended by the usual 2-hour walking from point A to point B without doing anything;
    - has a villain that you see for two seconds at the beginning, shows up in the last part, shoots 4 nonsense and disappears (I'm talking about the human warrior, the "machine" is even worse);
    - Useless override of the machine, both as mount and as mechanics.
    As a mechanic at intermediate difficulty levels you don't notice any differences, so kill everyone regardless.
    Maybe you need it on higher difficulty levels, to have a partner to help you.
    I consider the mount useless because you run first, also because at a certain point of the race the car walks, you continue to run, as long as you do not stop of your own free will.

    These flaws do not invalidate the game and do not detract from an extremely good experience.
    Rating: 8/10    … Expand
  35. T-Opel
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing, highly recommended! The graphics, story, gameplay, and music are absolutely superb. I have not enjoyed open-world exploration this much in ages. And even though some of the side quests are quite simple, they still felt engaging because I cared about the world and its settings. The story is also a very nice twist on a traditional formula. Moreover, the game is very wellAbsolutely amazing, highly recommended! The graphics, story, gameplay, and music are absolutely superb. I have not enjoyed open-world exploration this much in ages. And even though some of the side quests are quite simple, they still felt engaging because I cared about the world and its settings. The story is also a very nice twist on a traditional formula. Moreover, the game is very well polished, I have encountered almost no bugs in my 60+ hours playthrough.… Expand
  36. kyloden
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    Absolutely loves this game, its atmosphere. But I'm really upset of not supported ultra-wide monitors for cut scenes
  37. Teleman
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Bought the game because **** kids with assy parents who will also destroy society with their retardedness think this is a bad game. Just like Elden Ring.
  38. apeot2002
    Jul 19, 2022
    9
    Excellent Dinosaur Hunting with a hefty helping of Scenery Porn: Horizon Zero Dawn is at its best when the plot gets out of the way.

    Exploration and combat are, I think, the main selling points of Horizon Zero Dawn. Its open world is a wonderful place to explore and drink in the beauty of painstakingly crafted nature. It is also a great place to hunt robo-sabertooth tigers and cyberized    Excellent Dinosaur Hunting with a hefty helping of Scenery Porn: Horizon Zero Dawn is at its best when the plot gets out of the way.

    Exploration and combat are, I think, the main selling points of Horizon Zero Dawn. Its open world is a wonderful place to explore and drink in the beauty of painstakingly crafted nature. It is also a great place to hunt robo-sabertooth tigers and cyberized T-Rexes with a very satisfying collection of bow and arrow sets, traps, slings and unfortunately just one spear you can’t even hurl at your enemies. My whole first playthrough, 100+ hours, I wasn’t seduced by the well implemented fast travel system once, it is that much fun to just roam here.

    Maybe I should say a few words about the plot? Because Horizon Zero Dawn definitely has one, and it cares a great deal about it. Unfortunately, I don’t care as much. It didn’t start out that way, though. A lot of the plot is front-loaded and in the beginning, the story of Aloy, the foundling protagonist, and Rost, her adoptive father, is incredibly compelling. But then the world opens up to Aloy and Rost is left behind and a curious thing happens that demonstrates very well the problems of trying to tell a story in an open world game: The plot gets interrupted by long stretches of the player traversing and screwing around with the side content, and during that time, the emotional engagement with the plot flags.

    The characters have the same problem. Aloy starts off characterized very well while interacting with Rost, but when the show gets on the road, she spends most of her time alone or interacting with a cavalcade of strangers, each one foisting his one side quest onto her and then being incredibly impressed when she reports the job as done. That leaves the narrative little opportunity to reveal Aloy’s character, let alone a character arc, and limits all the NPCs to cardboard cutout shallowness.

    I don’t mean to say that the plot is bad. It deals with some very big ideas and weaves a wide tapestry across the entire game world, pulling all the different tribes into a grand saga. It’s just that these 90 minutes of plot are spread out across 100+ hours of gaming, and that none of the characters in it are interesting. The two main villains have not more than 10 minutes of screen time, combined! Seen like this, it’s no wonder the plot doesn’t have much impact on the playthrough.

    The plot does a bit better within the Frozen Wilds Expansion, which takes place in a much smaller area and doles out its plot critical mission in a much smaller time frame. The characters are better written, one or two of them even have an arc, and the hunting up there is exhilarating.

    Still, the plot does do one job right: It provides enough direction for the player that there is always a goal to work towards, a reason to explore the splendid landscape and to engage in glorious combat with the hordes of hostile robots and dastardly villains. Which is where you can find almost endless amounts of fun.

    The art direction and production values contribute a lot to this: Environmental Design is jaw-dropping, enemy design is clever and rewarding, the soundscape is unbelievably immersive. The music keeps to the background, but there are a few atmospheric pieces that resonate wonderfully with the quieter moments of exploration. Most vocal performances are fine, with Ashly Burch and Lance Reddick at the forefront of the pack, but character faces can seem a bit stiff and a bit uncanny.
    Also, if your frustration tolerance has been honed by the From Software oeuvre, I suggest you do choose the ultra hard difficulty for your first playthrough and only reduce it when tackling the hunting grounds. Ultra hard makes travelling from place to place a real challenge, just like all the NPCs always contend.

    All in all, Horizon Zero Dawn is an excellent open world game where you can spend hours upon exhilarating hours hiking through the wonders of nature and hunting challenging foes. And if you ever need a direction to give your adventuring purpose, just look up the current plot quest in the menu.

    TLDR: Top notch exploration, top notch third person combat, gorgeous landscapes, somewhat good story hampered by the open world design of the game. Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the best open world games on the PC right now.    … Expand
  39. darkn1k3
    Jul 15, 2022
    8
    really nice open world game.
    + the combat system in this game is robust and thoughtful.
    + the visuals are pretty. + the story is really interesting, mysterious and intriguing. + I really enjoyed Aloy as characters but i can understand people who doesn't - didnt encounter many bugs but sometimes Aloy talks over the play recorders you are trying to listen to and thats annoying. so    really nice open world game.
    + the combat system in this game is robust and thoughtful.
    + the visuals are pretty.
    + the story is really interesting, mysterious and intriguing.
    + I really enjoyed Aloy as characters but i can understand people who doesn't

    - didnt encounter many bugs but sometimes Aloy talks over the play recorders you are trying to listen to and thats annoying. so when you try to listen to some recordings you have to stand still to avoid Aloy trying to comment on her surroundings.
    - sometimes the combat becomes finnicky because you have to hit really specific hitboxes which just doesn't connect    … Expand
  40. SaadanBro777
    Jul 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alloy is a great character and is perfect for a game like Horizon Zero Dawn. The concept is so good, map is beautiful and has so much to explore. For me the death of rose was one of the most emotional moments. Playing is ultra difficulty is even more fun. Guerilla games have truely made a masterpiece. A game that I will always remember and can't wait to play the sequel. The progression system keeps pulling me back to play it more.… Expand
  41. Madbert
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    Dec 5, 2019

    A casi 2020, Horizon Zero Dawn es para mi quizás el mejor juego de toda la generación (con perdón de GTA V que es intergeneracional) Un juego que ya en 2017 consiguió el techo gráfico de la PS4, tiene una mecánica magnífica, un sistema de apuntado fluido y preciso, una variedad armamentística compleja, una historia de fondo espectacular. Es un juego que proporciona una buena    Dec 5, 2019

    A casi 2020, Horizon Zero Dawn es para mi quizás el mejor juego de toda la generación (con perdón de GTA V que es intergeneracional) Un juego que ya en 2017 consiguió el techo gráfico de la PS4, tiene una mecánica magnífica, un sistema de apuntado fluido y preciso, una variedad armamentística compleja, una historia de fondo espectacular. Es un juego que proporciona una buena cantidad de horas, con muchos sitios por explorar. una joya de jugo imprescindible para los amantes de los videojuegos de tipo occidental, de la ciencia ficción y la acción. 10/10    … Expand
  42. Piergio
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    Great great game! The story is so good, i kept listening every audio file i found and read everything. The world, the machines and the characters are beautiful!!
  43. JaDm
    May 31, 2022
    9
    Beautiful game, atmospheric with a great storyline. Passed in one breath, I recommend.
  44. benjamin666
    May 20, 2022
    10
    بازی عالی هست . بهینه . زیبا . سونی بی نظیره
  45. Augusto
    May 7, 2022
    8
    In 2022 i'm pretty sure you know what Horizon Zero Dawn is about right? So you are reading reviews in metacritic so you make a decision if it worth to by this game.

    It is, if is in deep sale. I'm talking about the minimum price. Why is that? Because the AA (anti aliasing) in this port is terrible! The shimmering of vegetation WILL hurt your eyes, and comes in the way of your fun. The    In 2022 i'm pretty sure you know what Horizon Zero Dawn is about right? So you are reading reviews in metacritic so you make a decision if it worth to by this game.

    It is, if is in deep sale. I'm talking about the minimum price.

    Why is that? Because the AA (anti aliasing) in this port is terrible! The shimmering of vegetation WILL hurt your eyes, and comes in the way of your fun. The rest is straight forward: a ubisofty game with lots of things to do with a great story.    … Expand
  46. petrkozak13
    Mar 28, 2022
    8
    I wasn't interested in the game at all but a friend who has PS4 persuaded me for so long I gave it a shot. And damn... the game is great! There are some elements I'm not a huge fan of, but overall I really enjoyed the story, open world, graphics and of course fights with the robo-creatures. I can only hope Sony will release Forbidden West for PC too.
  47. spencerplewe
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    Enormous, breathtaking, and suitably challenging, Horizon's inspirations are mixed well with its own compelling story and thought-provoking themes.
  48. zyllus
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best games I have ever played. I was a little hesitant before playing the game as it mostly involves a bow and arrow for combat but I enjoyed the gameplay through and through. The story is enticing and keeps you wanting more and more by answering one question and putting up two more. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic future where the world is filled with machines asThis is one of the best games I have ever played. I was a little hesitant before playing the game as it mostly involves a bow and arrow for combat but I enjoyed the gameplay through and through. The story is enticing and keeps you wanting more and more by answering one question and putting up two more. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic future where the world is filled with machines as the wildlife. The game unfolds the story and kept me guessing and answered almost all my questions by the end of the game. Everything in this game was a breath of fresh air. The only thing that bugged me was that I couldn't command the machines to follow me or attack a particular enemy otherwise everything was fantastic. I highly recommend to play this game once completely and then go for the DLC as the weapons in the DLC are quite OP for the base game… Expand
  49. Parangaritiwi
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, super fun gameplay, an amazing story and beautiful graphics. 10/10 worth
  50. sVarus
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    The PS4 version was great, but the PC version tops it again.

    I played the PC version about 1 year after it was released and it's just great. The game world is beautiful and creative. I also think it's good that you don't play a man for once (I'm a man), it doesn't happen that often. The only drawback is the German voice output because it is very asynchronous with lips, I've seen    The PS4 version was great, but the PC version tops it again.

    I played the PC version about 1 year after it was released and it's just great.
    The game world is beautiful and creative.
    I also think it's good that you don't play a man for once (I'm a man), it doesn't happen that often.

    The only drawback is the German voice output because it is very asynchronous with lips, I've seen something better that's why -1 point.

    What I would have liked to improve is that the spear rarely played such an un-motivating melee.    … Expand
  51. kbx
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Runs very well on maxed out settings. Combat is fantastic, plot interesting, world beautiful. Amazing game.
  52. aap4ixx
    Feb 17, 2022
    9
    Да с самого начала из за багов я не смог поиграть.
    Но прошло время и после игры у меня осталось только хорошие ощущения от этой игры.
    8 заслуженно
  53. DaniloNovakovic
    Feb 1, 2022
    8
    Beautiful but very mediocre open-world game with Ubisoft formula and bland side-quests.

    It has a cool and unique setting tho, with a somewhat decent main story, but part of me just wonders if they should have made it a linear game instead because I can't help but feel like open-world aspects just drag this game down. UPDATE: After playing more with and experimenting with different    Beautiful but very mediocre open-world game with Ubisoft formula and bland side-quests.

    It has a cool and unique setting tho, with a somewhat decent main story, but part of me just wonders if they should have made it a linear game instead because I can't help but feel like open-world aspects just drag this game down.

    UPDATE: After playing more with and experimenting with different traps and seeing more machines I realized that the combat vs machine is much more deeper and fun then I originally thought, so I grew to like it. Combat with humans is still kinda lame tho. But overall this game went from 6/10 to 8/10 for me.    … Expand
  54. ManjuMadhu
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Easily a masterpiece. As a playstation fan really enjoyed the story, characters, missions etc.
  55. Stabi1ity
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Absolutely loves this game!
    The story, setting, vibe, combat and stealth mechanics - everything.
    The graphics are stunning, and it runs so smooth.
    To me, it compares to FarCry 3 / Skyrim - but does it even better IMO.
    I feel emerged in the story, the lore/back story is unfolding - love it!
    - Recommended.
  56. TheBasicReviews
    Jan 27, 2022
    8
    Story: 85/100
    Gameplay: 80/100
    Graphics: 80/100
    Music/Soundtrack: 90/100
    Main Character(s): 85/100
    Side Characters: 70/100
    Regular Enemies: 85/100
    Bosses/Boss fights: 90/100
    World/Level Design: 85/100
    Playability (Bugs and optimization after patches): 95/100
    Would I Play It Again?: Yes
    Where Does It Rank In My Top 500 Video Games of All Time List?: 55

    Rating: 80/100
  57. khangpro1112
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Highly Recommended : 10/10
    1. Graphics : GOOD
    2. Gameplay : GOOD
    Definitely worth a try !
  58. Solembum2
    Dec 11, 2021
    8
    Ну хоть за год починили. Графон, конечно, так себе, но геймплейно и по истории - сойдёт.
  59. PROPHET7
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    An open-world masterpiece filled with an amazing soundtrack, stunning visuals, incredible story and creative gameplay.
  60. Fazed
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    Love that we got this game on PC it was really fun to play and had a great story, with some rememberable boss fights and character stories to follow.
  61. jarvitom
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Immersive game, combat is fun and cool, story is 10/10, waiting for the next game hopefully coming to PC
  62. makalope
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    This is my 2nd time playing this game, first on ps4 and now on my way more powerful PC. This game I rank definitely is one of my favorite open world games. My only issue with the game itself is there is soo much talking at time and none of it is particularly interesting, at least you can skip it.

    As for performance, I waited for a sale and the game has been patched since its original PC    This is my 2nd time playing this game, first on ps4 and now on my way more powerful PC. This game I rank definitely is one of my favorite open world games. My only issue with the game itself is there is soo much talking at time and none of it is particularly interesting, at least you can skip it.

    As for performance, I waited for a sale and the game has been patched since its original PC release where it was apparently buggy and performed poorly but I had no problems at all and ran just fine.    … Expand
  63. NevWave
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    One of the bests games of all time for now. I love rpg games. I also love main protagonist Aloy. And robots is great.
  64. inkling_girl
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    Amazing! One of the best games I’ve ever played. Loved the story, combat and scenery.
  65. Woolee
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    I honestly wish metacritic would purge reviews each months, since most of the people provide feedback/warning against issues that are no longer present. (for those curious about the current state of optimization, my playthrough was on i5 10300, rtx 2060, almost everything on ultra)
  66. watchm824
    Sep 21, 2021
    10
    This is a great game. A wonderful world to explore.
    Not a very exciting character leveling system. But that doesn't spoil the overall good gaming experience.
    I have not encountered any technical problem.
  67. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 77 IIIIIIIIII====================
  68. Anarkroft
    Sep 4, 2021
    8
    Un univers original, un personnage féminin fort. Sur le papier, beaucoup de belles promesses, qui donnent envie d'y jouer.
    Alors oui, le jeu est bien, grand, complet , doublage de qualité (malgré une synchro labiale aux fraises).
    [Edit] optimisé depuis, ne pas tenir compte de ce paragraphe en 2021+ note réhaussée en fonction[/EDIT] Cependant, le portage PC est archi nul, le jeu est    Un univers original, un personnage féminin fort. Sur le papier, beaucoup de belles promesses, qui donnent envie d'y jouer.
    Alors oui, le jeu est bien, grand, complet , doublage de qualité (malgré une synchro labiale aux fraises).

    [Edit] optimisé depuis, ne pas tenir compte de ce paragraphe en 2021+ note réhaussée en fonction[/EDIT] Cependant, le portage PC est archi nul, le jeu est ULTRA mal optimisé => c'est la première fois que je rame autant sur un moteur qui a 3 ans ! C'est dommage, ça gâche tout. En me renseignant sur un bug de textures, je m’aperçois que le bug date d'il y a 3 ans, et qu'il était présent sur PS4.... Si ça n'est pas la promesse d'un portage au rabais ça !
    Et non, ce n'est pas une config insuffisante, tout tourne à merveille sur ma machine (y compris de la VR supersamplée) ; mais Horizon, graphismes à fond ou au mini, aucune différence. Je suis fluide à 80% de ma résolution nominale, du n'importe quoi.
    Ha oui, j'ai également attendu le patch 1.03 pour rédiger ces lignes, avec l'espoir d'une amélioration des perfs, mais non.

    Après plusieurs mois d'attente, j'ai décidé de re-sauter le pas. Et la, bonne surprise : le portage PC a été enfin optimisé, avec un framerate correspondant à son calibre graphique, une optimisation des shaders au lancement du jeu... bref, on peut dire maintenant que : oui, la version PC existe pour de bon. Et elle est jouable !

    J'ai pu faire le jeu en entier, je lui ai collé 48 heures de jeu, c'était un bon moment vidéoludique. L'histoire est sympa, on pourra déplorer une tristesse dans les combats, qui finissent par tous se ressembler (arsenal classique peu varié, et une fois que l'on a trouvé les points faibles des monstres, c'est un peu toujours la même rengaine). Heureusement, le jeu n'est pas trop long, juste bien calibré pour que ça ne tourne pas en rond.

    J'y retournerai volontiers un de ces 4 pour refaire l'histoire.    … Expand
  69. AngelTecashi
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    La mejor versión, jugarlo a 4K y más de 120 fps es increíble. Aún así, me sorprende que haya salido para PC, pero bueno, tal vez solo porque es una nueva ip y no una como Uncharted o God of War.
  70. TheHambro
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is the whole package. You’ve got a solid RPG with gorgeous graphics, a fantastic soundtrack, an interesting story and side quests; and, of course, a great big open world ripe for exploration. But, the bread and butter is the combat. You’ll have a sizeable arsenal at your disposal to take down the machines with each weapon having different types of ammo. What I love isHorizon Zero Dawn is the whole package. You’ve got a solid RPG with gorgeous graphics, a fantastic soundtrack, an interesting story and side quests; and, of course, a great big open world ripe for exploration. But, the bread and butter is the combat. You’ll have a sizeable arsenal at your disposal to take down the machines with each weapon having different types of ammo. What I love is that each different type of weapon and ammo are useful in any situation leaving you with many options on how you engage in each fight. You’ll have to study weaknesses and how to best exploit them. Even the lowliest enemy has the potential to kill, so you’ll have to plan and strategize. All of this tied together makes combat exceptional. Some minor complaints like shoddy voice acting and inconsistent framerate, but nothing serious.

    Fantastic game. I played this back when it was released on the PS4; loved it then and still love it now. If you’re looking for an action RPG to sink your teeth into, then I highly recommend this. Get it!    … Expand
  71. Zephyr007
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    Horizon zero dawn is an exceptional game with very well written characters and a world so unique it grasps you well enough that i was able to overlook the technical issues associated with the port. Amazing world, along with a great protagonist with and a bunch of well written support npc which makes the world lively.
  72. WhyNot2018
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    one of the best singleplayer games i've played on PS4, and will probably motivate me to get a PS5 just for Horizon: Forbidden West. simply 10/10, no, let me take that back, 100/10, just a breathtaking experience, but massively dissapointed though the sequel isn't going to continue with the story relating the ending of HZD, but overall a magnificient game.
  73. aalrif
    Aug 1, 2021
    9
    Horizon zero dawn memiliki konsep yang sangat menarik, tribe dengan machine. Gamenya menantang dan seru, walaupun akan terasa repetitif jika sudah memainkan gamenya untuk waktu yang cukup lama. Jenis dari musuh beragam yang membuat pemain harus menggunakan cara yang berbeda untuk melawan setiap musuhnya. Hzd memiliki cerita yang menarik. it's a good game
    8.6/10
  74. LironesAlviento
    Jul 17, 2021
    8
    Un juego que salió con una muy mala optimización para PC, que probé en PS4 y que no me gusto demasiado pero que he decidido darle una tercera oportunidad.
    La verdad es que me costo entrar en la historia, tampoco se le puede reconocer ningún merito innovador, bebe de un sitio y otro para hacerte un coctel de las sagas mas conocidas sin aportar nada nuevo al genero pero mas allá de sus    Un juego que salió con una muy mala optimización para PC, que probé en PS4 y que no me gusto demasiado pero que he decidido darle una tercera oportunidad.
    La verdad es que me costo entrar en la historia, tampoco se le puede reconocer ningún merito innovador, bebe de un sitio y otro para hacerte un coctel de las sagas mas conocidas sin aportar nada nuevo al genero pero mas allá de sus defectos que los tiene, es un juego muy divertido que lo que hace lo hace bien, sistema de combate entretenido, un mapa grande para explorar y una historia que aun no interesándome demasiado la protagonista si me ha parecido original el trasfondo y el mundo que han creado, además ahora si tiene buen rendimiento en PC y gráficamente es muy bonito, en resumen me alegro de haberle dado esa tercera oportunidad al juego.    … Expand
  75. Tabbou
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    Rien que pour l'ambiance
    Recommandé pour ceux qui ont un pc qui tienne le coup (voir configuration recommandée sur la page du jeu)
    On est plongé dans un monde post-apocalyptique, ça fait pas original mais là c'est vraiment bien géré : on y retrouve un mélange de peuples semi-primitifs avec des animaux-machines ultra-sophistiquées éparpillées dans le monde. Votre but sera tout d'abord    Rien que pour l'ambiance
    Recommandé pour ceux qui ont un pc qui tienne le coup (voir configuration recommandée sur la page du jeu)
    On est plongé dans un monde post-apocalyptique, ça fait pas original mais là c'est vraiment bien géré : on y retrouve un mélange de peuples semi-primitifs avec des animaux-machines ultra-sophistiquées éparpillées dans le monde.

    Votre but sera tout d'abord de découvrir d'où vous venez, puis comment la planète à été détruite, comment l'humanité à survécue etc... On est plongé dans l'inconnu mais petit à petit tout s'éclaircit, avec des informations supplémentaires non indispensables mais bien sympa pour ceux qui aiment collecter des indices à droite à gauche

    Passons à la critique :
    Les +
    -L'ambiance !
    -l'histoire
    -les ennemis type machines bien foutues et diversifiées, avec un peu de dextérité vos tirs serons + efficaces et causerons plus de dégats, chaque machine à des zones de points faibles en plus de certaines faiblesses "élémentaires"
    -la map, assez grande mais pas trop avec des zones où les ennemis sont présents bien identifiés, des points de sauvegarde et de déplacement rapides fréquents
    -les graphismes, si vous arrivez à faire tourner le jeu en HD
    -le DLC (inclut dans le jeu de base) qui apporte des armes bien fun, de l'équipement ainsi qu'une side-story

    Les -
    -Les shaders à charger à chaque lancement du jeu si l'on veut des temps de chargement plus rapides (perso ça prenait 20min à chaque fois)
    -les temps de chargement quand on fait des déplacements rapides entre 2 points éloignés de la map (idem, ça doit dépendre de la puissance de votre machine)
    -les armes, diversifiées mais peu nombreuse et pas assez personnalisables : une 10aine d'armes et de tenues à tout casser
    -les choix de dialogues n'ont aucune conséquence sur la suite

    Les + ou - ça dépend des points de vues
    -fin en suspend, on attend un second opus
    -pas de fanservice du tout    … Expand
  76. azerius
    Jun 30, 2021
    9
    Overall loved the game. Faced no bugs. Pros:
    The game has an interesting premise. Story is decent.
    Good mix of stealth + non stealth combat. Really liked the fact that the bow is quite strong and there is good amount of strategy involved in killing robots( not just hack and slash )

    Cons:
    Non much flexibility in character build. World is highly monotonic after a point.
  77. tamakachi
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game, very well optimized as well, gameplay is wonderful, engaging and very dynamic. The story is well crafted and overall I loved every moment of this game from beginning to finish. I see a lot of bad reviews here that make no sense to me, some saying they get crashes and some saying fake info like there's no fast travel - there is - and others saying the game isn't wellBeautiful game, very well optimized as well, gameplay is wonderful, engaging and very dynamic. The story is well crafted and overall I loved every moment of this game from beginning to finish. I see a lot of bad reviews here that make no sense to me, some saying they get crashes and some saying fake info like there's no fast travel - there is - and others saying the game isn't well optimized, well I played on medium and the game ran smooth and looked beautiful at a steady 70fps on my GTX 1060-3GB, it's the best looking game my card can run smoothly. I haven't had a single crash from beginning to end of this game, that's over 25 hours of gameplay on my playthrough. 10/10… Expand
  78. oreolove
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    A good game. A bit grindy, choices never matter - sure, but it's a beautiful game with good soundtrack. Would recommend to anyone
  79. EmoGuyGamer
    Jun 6, 2021
    8
    Graphics - 8.5/10

    Sound / Music - 9/10

    Story - 8/10

    How likable is main character / characters - 8/10

    World design - 7.5/10

    Conclusion - 8
  80. FabioFisher
    May 12, 2021
    10
    The atmosphere of religion, figth, Kingdom is Amazing. The feel of that there is others citys or great citys is Fantastic. Good playability. Simple menu. Wonderfull game.
  81. TestyDungeon
    Apr 25, 2021
    8
    Наконец Playstation поделились кусочком своего эксклюзивного торта. Все эпитеты подходящие к консольной версии подходят и здесь. Играю уже 20 часов. Интересная боевка, красивый мир, интересный сюжет. Только две проблемы: лицевая анимация и оптимизация.Наконец Playstation поделились кусочком своего эксклюзивного торта. Все эпитеты подходящие к консольной версии подходят и здесь. Играю уже 20 часов. Интересная боевка, красивый мир, интересный сюжет. Только две проблемы: лицевая анимация и оптимизация.
  82. 4y4
    Apr 6, 2021
    9
    It's a good game. Not my favourite but definitely better than 6.2 (current Metacritic user score)
  83. samstrummer90
    Apr 1, 2021
    9
    Horizon es un obra maestra de principio a fin. Lo unico que necesitas para disfrutarlo de verdad es poner la dificultad al máximo. Entonces te verás sumergido en uno de los mejores universos que la industria del videojuego ha creado.
  84. Geralt123
    Mar 12, 2021
    8
    First of all: Play the PC version in March 2021 and had NO problems. It is a good port now.

    -------- Finished it including DLC in 133 Steam hours, played quite slowly. Story 8/10 Graphics 10/10 Combat 9/10 Side Quests 7/10 This is definetley a must buy. It has a very unique setting and insane graphics. Combat feels good once you have more weapons and at times can be very    First of all: Play the PC version in March 2021 and had NO problems. It is a good port now.

    --------

    Finished it including DLC in 133 Steam hours, played quite slowly.

    Story 8/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Combat 9/10
    Side Quests 7/10

    This is definetley a must buy. It has a very unique setting and insane graphics. Combat feels good once you have more weapons and at times can be very fast. Main story is philosophic and interesting. Side quests can be a bit repetetive (Kill this, get that...) but ok.

    Overall a solid game!    … Expand
  85. mbnq
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    This game is simply amazing. Gfx, music, story, combat, environment. I really don't get some of you folks - for me, during 200 hours of gameplaying i finished game 5 times, on all difficulty setting and found maybe 2-3 bugs during this time. Game never crashed. Im impressed as hell. (3070, ryzen 3600, 32GB ram, 1440p 75fps).
  86. Zafhyr
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    Very beautiful, incredible and great game. I know that the first release days were some bad, but, It's a game made for a console and is the first PC game of Gerrilla Games. Nowadays is very playable and enjoyable. I just love it.
  87. JaRail
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    HZD has some of the best story, writing, and world building I've experienced from this console generation. The side quests are rich in story/dialog. I want to do everything in this game because it's entertaining, not because I'm trying to grind for XP/items. There are always interesting mysteries to the world events and characters that keep you digging. For me, the payoff for learning theHZD has some of the best story, writing, and world building I've experienced from this console generation. The side quests are rich in story/dialog. I want to do everything in this game because it's entertaining, not because I'm trying to grind for XP/items. There are always interesting mysteries to the world events and characters that keep you digging. For me, the payoff for learning the lore was huge.

    I had some trouble with PC performance at launch but came back for a 2nd attempt in 2021. Some combination of new hardware and patches has resolved performance problems for me. Through the entire game, I had one major quest action sequence break. That required me to restart the game to progress.

    Overall, this ranks as a must play recommendation for me. I hope Sony releases Horizon Forbidden West on PC as well.    … Expand
  88. deathstramding
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    I started playing the game for 2 days and the gameplay side quests main quests are progressing very well now
  89. ZeroSOFAD
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Amazing game with great world. Сool combat system and great storyline. waiting for part 2.
  90. markmarkmark
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    I honestly wish metacritic would purge reviews each months, since most of the people provide feedback/warning against issues that are no longer present. (for those curious about the current state of optimization, my playthrough was on i5 10300, rtx 2060, almost everything on ultra)

    Game is a lot of fun and can be quite challenging if you underestimate the difficulty settings. After    I honestly wish metacritic would purge reviews each months, since most of the people provide feedback/warning against issues that are no longer present. (for those curious about the current state of optimization, my playthrough was on i5 10300, rtx 2060, almost everything on ultra)

    Game is a lot of fun and can be quite challenging if you underestimate the difficulty settings.
    After climbing the first Tallneck, I thought I was in for a typical Ubisoft-like boring open world game with nothing but fetch quests, activating towers and getting rid of enemies with absolutely stupid AI, but to my surprise, my assumption was wrong.
    Journey through Horizon's map brings lots of fun, excitement, challenges, as well as an intriguing story to learn about the world before machines took over.
    Horizon is one of the few games that I could spend hours a day playing, and not get tired of it.    … Expand
  91. Ebomb3210
    Jan 27, 2021
    9
    I am so glad that they brought this gem to PC. When this released in 2017 I was intrigued, but I eventually accepted the fact that I would never play it as I am a PC-only gamer. When it came to PC, I was so excited that I'd finally get to try this game. I waited a few months as I finished other games, and I'm glad I did as all of the technical issues that plagued this game at launch seemI am so glad that they brought this gem to PC. When this released in 2017 I was intrigued, but I eventually accepted the fact that I would never play it as I am a PC-only gamer. When it came to PC, I was so excited that I'd finally get to try this game. I waited a few months as I finished other games, and I'm glad I did as all of the technical issues that plagued this game at launch seem to be fixed now.

    The main story of this game is great. I enjoyed the story as well as the characters, and like any good science fiction story I needed to know what happened next. The characters had depth, and by the end of the game, you really cared for many of the characters, especially Aloy. The main story missions had enough variety and weren't repetitive. I can't talk too much about the story without getting into spoilers, but it is great. The Frozen Wilds DLC, which is included since it's the "Complete Edition," is good as well. Not as strong as the main story, but just as with the main story you will grow to like the characters. It also includes many new weapons to make combat easier. The one negative from the DLC is that it is somewhat disconnected from the main story. Apart from Aloy, there is an entirely new cast of characters. While you do gain some info about the main cast and story, the majority of the DLC is its own story. The side missions were hit or miss. Many of the random encounters resulted in a fairly boring side mission of going to fetch an item for someone or some other repetitive gameplay. But a few of the side missions actually were beneficial to the story and were genuinely enjoyable to play. The problem is that the game does a poor job of distinguishing between these side missions.

    The gameplay and combat in this game really stand out. I have never played anything like it before. Most RPGs I've played use guns as their primary weapons, and I tend to choose machine guns and splash damage weapons because of my bad aim. There are no such options in HZD. This forced me to learn about all of the different abilities and how to utilize them. This was not a bad thing at all, as I very much enjoyed branching out from the combat style I usually play. The machines are a joy to fight, as each and every machine has its own unique strengths and weaknesses that you must figure out how to abuse each time you fight one. Fighting some of the larger machines felt like their own boss fights, which posed a good challenge for both your mental and gaming skills.

    Since it has been a while since launch, most of the technical issues have been fixed. The only time the game crashed for me was when I overclocked my GPU too high. This is not at all the game's fault. Running at 4k mostly maxed out settings, I was able to get a consistent 70+ FPS on an RTX 3090, and 75+ once overclocked. The graphics, while not the most realistic I have seen (Cyberpunk and RDR2 take this honor), are absolutely gorgeous. They definitely reflect a unique art style with the lush foliage and the buildings taken over by nature. The worst graphical issue was that there was a lot of objects clipping through other objects, especially hair and clothes. This combined with the fact that Aloy was apparently in such good shape that she could run, climb and roll infinitely broke my immersion slightly, but this was an extremely minor issue compared to the great aspects of the rest of the game.

    The worst part of the game for me is the fact that Sony is now going to make me go buy a PS5 for the sequel. I refrained from taking points off for this as it is a result of the game being so good, not bad. This game has something for all kinds of gamers: science fiction fans, fantasy fans, hunters, open-world players, feminists, and more. As a result, I can comfortably recommend this game to any gamer, which is not something I can say for most games.    … Expand
  92. szgezu
    Jan 14, 2021
    8
    I played with Witcher 3 before this game and in some sense in felt similar in some it felt like the complete opposite. Withcer 3 is a melee based game and you an deal very little damage from the distance. HZD is absolutely focused on ranged attacks, otherwise you are overrun in close combat by any machine.
    The huge difference between the two games is that there is practically no impact    I played with Witcher 3 before this game and in some sense in felt similar in some it felt like the complete opposite. Withcer 3 is a melee based game and you an deal very little damage from the distance. HZD is absolutely focused on ranged attacks, otherwise you are overrun in close combat by any machine.
    The huge difference between the two games is that there is practically no impact on the storyline on your choices.
    The main story line is interesting, and nicely done.
    Most of the side quests are boring and stupid, really mostly about grinding.
    The interesting part is that most of the skills can not be used ever really. You can not get unseen under a watchmen and hunt it from below, or going on a rope. These seem like map design forgot about them. It is interesting that you practically need to redress in a suitable outfit, change your weapons and ammo for every type of robot encounter. On the other hand there is not so many items that you an choose from, and most of the items can be purchased nearly anywhere.
    Getting a horse is tricky, keeping them is tricky, moving with them is tricky and you can not loot from them for a long time. So I walked most of the time and used fast travel. That you need to purchase time to time, as though you can fast travel from anywhere to the plethora of camp fires but you need travel pack, or need to purchase the unlimited travel pack for which you need fox skin that I was impossible to get throughout the whole game (I know I need to shoot it from long distance but still had not got, just bones). Also I played a lot during dark which I hate. This could be solved in Witcher by relaxing a few hours, but in zero dawn I just keep going and sometimes I see the world, sometimes I do not.
    In the first few hours of playing I felt it is a very bad game compared to Witcher 3 just in a very interesting set with robots and tribes in the future. After it I realized that it is a hunting game mainly which is funny as Witcher 3 is called the wild hunt but it has little to do with hunting. And so it felt very good in those terms.
    For me the most annoying stuff is the constant need of looting for ridge wood and metal shreds, medicine flowers and to craft ammo during battle. That put me off the mood so many times. But anyway it was worth playing with it definitely.    … Expand
  93. AddForm
    Jan 14, 2021
    8
    Brilliant story, challenging combat, rich world - an original gem that rewards exploration and commitment. The future expansions of the world are limitless.
  94. BloodyCorrey
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    I played the Complete Edition and I have to say it was the game of the year for me. Many complain about bugs and crashes here, I didn't have any of them, but you should also be familiar with your computer before you complain. The story is well done, even if it's very dark. The graphics are very nice to look at, but quite static. The fights are challenging and the sound is just bombastic,I played the Complete Edition and I have to say it was the game of the year for me. Many complain about bugs and crashes here, I didn't have any of them, but you should also be familiar with your computer before you complain. The story is well done, even if it's very dark. The graphics are very nice to look at, but quite static. The fights are challenging and the sound is just bombastic, as is the music. Very nicely made game, I'm really looking forward to part 2!

    German:
    Ich habe die Complete Edition gespielt und muss sagen, für mich das Spiel des Jahres. Viele klagen hier über Bugs und Abstürze, ich hatte nichts davon, aber man sollte sich auch mit seinem Rechner auskennen, bevor man jammert. Die Story ist toll gemacht, wenn auch sehr düster gehalten. Die Grafik ist sehr schon anzusehen, aber recht statisch. Die Kämpfe sind gut herausfordernd und der Sound ist einfach bombastisch, ebenso die Musik. Sehr schön gemachtes Spiel, ich freue mich sehr auf den 2 Teil!    … Expand
  95. YuriRys
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Оптимизация на момент отзыва отличная. Сюжет не ведьмак, но сеттингом меня эта игра подкупила)
  96. Antoniius
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    Very nice game, smooth, interesting story and very original and deep mechanics when killing machines. One of the best FPS RPG of the last years.
  97. ItsMeAGamer
    Dec 29, 2020
    8
    i don't really get it why this game called for being a **** pc port and unoptimized game, even i have a mid-spec pc and enjoy the game till it last.

    really love the combat, very challenging, though you are gonna be overpowered af once you get to know how to counter the every type of enemy and got a good weapon. environtment and background story is indeed unique, but narratively it isn't    i don't really get it why this game called for being a **** pc port and unoptimized game, even i have a mid-spec pc and enjoy the game till it last.

    really love the combat, very challenging, though you are gonna be overpowered af once you get to know how to counter the every type of enemy and got a good weapon. environtment and background story is indeed unique, but narratively it isn't that good, just ok    … Expand
  98. Manuel_cd17
    Dec 27, 2020
    8
    Es un juegazo, no tengo ps4 y lo pude disfrutar en pc, el port no ha sido muy bueno pero se han arreglado los bugs y mejorado el rendimiento con parches, no he tenido problema para jugarlo en mi pc aunque falta optimización, la historia es impresionante, el entorno tambien me gusta mucho, el gameplay mas de lo mismo, no le doy mas nota porque las cinematicas del juego son horribles, elEs un juegazo, no tengo ps4 y lo pude disfrutar en pc, el port no ha sido muy bueno pero se han arreglado los bugs y mejorado el rendimiento con parches, no he tenido problema para jugarlo en mi pc aunque falta optimización, la historia es impresionante, el entorno tambien me gusta mucho, el gameplay mas de lo mismo, no le doy mas nota porque las cinematicas del juego son horribles, el unico doblaje destacable es el del personaje principal y los personajes secundarios carecen de expresión y carisma. En conclusión, buen juego pero las cinematicas son increíblemente malas, y por si no fuera poco, hay muchísimas… Expand
  99. Mazma
    Dec 25, 2020
    9
    In assoluto il miglior RPG OW a cui abbia giocato. Trama fluida e interessante, lore magnifica e curiosa. gameplay pulito e divertente con un comparto grafico ottimo. Solo qualche problema di ottimizzazione
  100. ChakraFusion
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    I 100%ed this game on GOG in about 80 hours.
    It's the best game I have ever played.
    The story is extremely interesting, the world is stunningly designed and beautiful and the main story and side quests create a immersion I rarely experienced in games.
    The setting with the giant mecha dinosaurs alone made me want to play it. It was worth every minute.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. GameGrin
    Jan 10, 2022
    100
    Horizon Zero Dawn truly expresses how videogames nowadays are an art form, if not only through its visuals and storytelling, then certainly through its expertly incorporated combat. A glee-filled experience through and through.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 15, 2020
    85
    I had tons of fun with the PC version of Horizon Zero Dawn. I appreciated the story, enjoyed exploring the vast, remarkable world crafted masterfully out of extremely diverse elements, and found defeating the largest mechanical beasts to be deeply satisfying every single time. Additionally, the Complete Edition features The Frozen Wilds expansion, which is not only large, but also visually stunning. [10/2020, p.56]
  3. DualShockers
    Aug 25, 2020
    85
    Even with its technological hangups, the PC port of Horizon Zero Dawn brings an experience wholly unlike anything else I've ever played.
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