Horizon Forbidden West

 PlayStation 4
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1144 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 291 out of 1144
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  1. RageoftheGODs
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Giving the game a 10 to counter all the stupid people giving the game anything less than a 7. This game is phenomenal. I’m genuinely extremely impressed with how well this games plays and looks on the BASE PS4. If you liked the first, you will like Forbidden West.
  2. tigor91
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    То же самое, что и Horizon Zero Dawn, только картинка красивее. Если предыдущая часть зашла, то и это пойдет. Меня не зашла первая, не зашла и эта часть.
    Ну хоть кто -то сможет сделать игру с гемплеем The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild и хорошей графикой?    То же самое, что и Horizon Zero Dawn, только картинка красивее. Если предыдущая часть зашла, то и это пойдет. Меня не зашла первая, не зашла и эта часть.
    Ну хоть кто -то сможет сделать игру с гемплеем The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild и хорошей графикой?
  3. Omi420
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Screw all the hate this beautiful game is getting, im here to piss off the fat neckbeards and give this masterpiece a 10!
  4. robzone
    Feb 23, 2022
    7
    Aloy's metal forehead plate of her attire is a forced to wear piece what cannot be deselected thus cannot enjoy her looks properly.

    Sony thus its game developers have been forcing the L1/R1 quick action buttons to be used for no-action related functions such as bringing up HUD, throw this or that and so on. The controller (and its buttons specifically) were designed as L1/R1 to be    Aloy's metal forehead plate of her attire is a forced to wear piece what cannot be deselected thus cannot enjoy her looks properly.

    Sony thus its game developers have been forcing the L1/R1 quick action buttons to be used for no-action related functions such as bringing up HUD, throw this or that and so on.

    The controller (and its buttons specifically) were designed as L1/R1 to be used by the pointing fingers and L2/R2 for the middle finger (just as the fingers order on hands): but Sony wants players to struggle with playing the game contrary to what is natural: in real life nobody fires a weapon with the middle finger. It’s not only annoying: when the in game on screen instruction buttons are opposite to the one changed by button alignments thus become very confusing too.

    The Game is mediocre, quite boring, not a lot new, more like just a more fancy expansion.

    These games are not made for the players’ enjoyment anymore, but to force their limiting ideas onto the players.    … Expand
  5. mermen3
    Feb 23, 2022
    3
    Boring production, the first part is better. It may look good graphically, but the graphics are not everything, the plot is stretched like a thong and repetitive.
  6. Novaprix
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    The game is awesome! It's the first game I bought on release day and I did not regret it! The graphics are improvised, vegetations are far better than Zero Dawn, the map is bigger than Zero Dawn (excluding Frozen Wilds), the combat is quite fun (still requires more improvement), and overall a 9/10 game during this review. I purposely added 1 more points to combat the review bombingThe game is awesome! It's the first game I bought on release day and I did not regret it! The graphics are improvised, vegetations are far better than Zero Dawn, the map is bigger than Zero Dawn (excluding Frozen Wilds), the combat is quite fun (still requires more improvement), and overall a 9/10 game during this review. I purposely added 1 more points to combat the review bombing trolls.

    Now, why a 9/10 you may ask? Simple. Bugs. I've not encountered as many bugs on other games before. The last time I noclipped out of a map is on Lifeafter (Mobile) and Horizon is the most recent as of typing this review. Though the game may be a little buggy (it's not that serious for me really), I believe Guerilla is really committed to put an end to it and fix every bugs for this game in the future. Other players experienced a bug where the ruins in "Las Vegas" did not load for some time. Frankly, I did not experience the same thing even on a PS4 Slim. The worst one I got so far is the noclipping I mentioned earlier.

    This paragraph is about the review bombing. Do NOT believe them. Whatever they may say, it is most likely just to alter everyone's mind to not appreciate this beautifully crafted masterpiece. Most of them are probably just Microsoft/Xbox fanboys just trying to ruin everyone's fun. If the same review bombing happened a day after GoW Ragnarok releases, it proves my point is correct.

    Do I suggest buying this game? Yes. Very. Is the bug really that bad? Personally, no. Do I think Guerilla cares to fix the bugs? Yes. CDPR has shown their effort, why Guerilla wouldn't? Is the game an improvement from it's predecessor? Yes. Not a big improvement but still an improvement. That's all from me. Good hunting everyone!    … Expand
  7. Liturgie06
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Très bonne suite, les graphismes génial même si sa sera jamais mieux que sur PS5 mais ils restent top, la jouabilité même chose top, rien a dire
  8. Majorgoose
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    More of the greatness of the first game which i really enjoyed. I’m playing on PS4 Pro and have experienced zero bugs so far. I’m not sure why everyone is complaining but maybe there are bugs further in the game. One area where there still could be some improvement is the UI of the menus for the workbench and other fullscreen UI. It’s just the design isnt as clear and straightforward as itMore of the greatness of the first game which i really enjoyed. I’m playing on PS4 Pro and have experienced zero bugs so far. I’m not sure why everyone is complaining but maybe there are bugs further in the game. One area where there still could be some improvement is the UI of the menus for the workbench and other fullscreen UI. It’s just the design isnt as clear and straightforward as it could be.… Expand
  9. HuntressNyx
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Continuing story line that answers alot of questions from the first game, as well as added plot twist that you just don't see coming. Even on ps4 the graphics are pretty damn good. Love the changes made with the inventory and (spoiler alert) storage and personal camp sites across the map. You can collect as much as you. And any extra stuff will automatically be sent to your stash.. I could spend months exploring the. *Nit picking:: is even on story mode upgrading weapons is a bit harder and can be a bit inconvenient. Love the free fast travel from camp and being able to fast travel from anywhere. I'll leave it at that, so I don't spoil it too much.… Expand
  10. Jasette
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Saw this game was getting review bombed and had to post my honest review. It’s the best game I’ve ever played and I’m on a PS4 Pro. I’m only at about 40% completed at last check. The game crashed once but that’s because I rush through loading zones and push all the high computational load buttons at once, hehe. Overall my console has been much happier playing this than any other releaseSaw this game was getting review bombed and had to post my honest review. It’s the best game I’ve ever played and I’m on a PS4 Pro. I’m only at about 40% completed at last check. The game crashed once but that’s because I rush through loading zones and push all the high computational load buttons at once, hehe. Overall my console has been much happier playing this than any other release over the past few years.

    I had high expectations for this game and it has exceeded them so far. That’s hard to do, especially at game release.

    If you’re new to Horizon definitely play Zero Dawn first. (I’ve played through that one at least five times and have the platinum trophy.)

    I find Aloy super inspiring an empowering and idk maybe I’m the exact target audience for this game but guess what it hit right on the bullseye.    … Expand
  11. Juancho1245
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    Amazing game. It improves on nearly every aspect of zero dawn, from melee combat to the traversal around the world. Machines are bolder than ever with a greater focus on strategy to take them down. Theres also a big improvement regarding NPC interactions, its much more cinematic.
    The negatives i found are the loading times on menus due to the ps4 hardware
    If you didnt like zero dawn    Amazing game. It improves on nearly every aspect of zero dawn, from melee combat to the traversal around the world. Machines are bolder than ever with a greater focus on strategy to take them down. Theres also a big improvement regarding NPC interactions, its much more cinematic.
    The negatives i found are the loading times on menus due to the ps4 hardware
    If you didnt like zero dawn you´re probably not gonna like this one, but if you enjoyed it, forbidden west is a must play    … Expand
  12. Himis87
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    I play this game on the Ps4 Slim console and I can say that it is an extraordinary game, the sound is perfect, the new implementations of this game is perfect, I hope to get the game of the year.
  13. misslavellan
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    I don't understand the negative reviews saying the characters are ugly or that its super buggy or theres too much dialogue in side quests??? You don't have to listen to all the dialogue if you dont want to, most of it is behind dialogue choices you can choose, and you can skip that by selecting the choice with the quest marker next to it. On top of that, it runs BEAUTIFULLY on PS4. NoI don't understand the negative reviews saying the characters are ugly or that its super buggy or theres too much dialogue in side quests??? You don't have to listen to all the dialogue if you dont want to, most of it is behind dialogue choices you can choose, and you can skip that by selecting the choice with the quest marker next to it. On top of that, it runs BEAUTIFULLY on PS4. No issues on my end. I have a base PS4 thats 8 years old, and I've run into only 2 minor graphical glitches abt 20 hrs in, which is amazing compared to many other AAA games where the glitches are game breaking and crash your system. I really like the character designs as well. They aren't ugly at all. They just look like real people. Not every character has to be a model. I'll admit the overall main story hasn't been as interesting as the first game, so I didn't give it a 10. But I am thoroughly enjoying my time in this game and I have no real complaints about it.… Expand
  14. Aljali
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    The most beautiful game. It gives you an art and passsion not only a joy time while playing. So Colorfull and good to see even if you were not a gamer. So demanding to your hand to touch its limits
  15. MarginalDoXbox
    Feb 22, 2022
    0
    Realmente horizon forbidden west é uma das minhas piores experiências com jogos da Sony, Playstation, jogo com muitos bugs, problemas com texturas, fps dropando a ponto do meu Playstation 4 travar! Paguei quase 400,00 reais em um jogo todo quebrado, chato e que não funciona no meu Ps4, realmente me sinto enganado pela a plataforma que eu amo, a Sony! ainda assim agradeço por tudo que vivoRealmente horizon forbidden west é uma das minhas piores experiências com jogos da Sony, Playstation, jogo com muitos bugs, problemas com texturas, fps dropando a ponto do meu Playstation 4 travar! Paguei quase 400,00 reais em um jogo todo quebrado, chato e que não funciona no meu Ps4, realmente me sinto enganado pela a plataforma que eu amo, a Sony! ainda assim agradeço por tudo que vivo nesta plataforma, que mora no meu coração! Sony Wins.… Expand
  16. omegaskin
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que eu joguei! Uma obra prima, muito detalhado, estória muito bem feita, perfeito!!!!
  17. Yahya24
    Feb 22, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Zero innovation from the previous game, performance issues, a game-breaking buggy mess, console bricking… Expand
  18. Dark_Dragen
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    This is a great game, are there bugs, yes, but show me one game nowadays that doesn't and I'll call you a liar. But so far, those bugs are very rare, not as many as people are making out there is. As for the graphics, for a game that is meant to be played on the PS5, I have to say that they are very good so far.

    As for the side-quests, the trolls might say that they are boring, but they    This is a great game, are there bugs, yes, but show me one game nowadays that doesn't and I'll call you a liar. But so far, those bugs are very rare, not as many as people are making out there is. As for the graphics, for a game that is meant to be played on the PS5, I have to say that they are very good so far.

    As for the side-quests, the trolls might say that they are boring, but they are not. The ones that I found are connected to each other, either by the main story itself or with past side-quests. Unlike the first game where they were bland and not connected with each other, these are so much better and I enjoy them. They have a great story behind each one. Although, with some of the stories, I do feel as if they trying to put some political factors with the woke culture, but with how the gameplay is, I can let it go.

    Now, what makes this game better isn't much of the story, but it does help, but the new tools that they give you over the gameplay. As they'll help you get around easier but also helps you get into areas that you couldn't get to earlier.

    The only problem I have is the climbing, as it won't allow you to climb everywhere as you would like. I understand that there are some areas that if you're not high enough level, you would have big problems or going there before the main story isn't wise to do so, so preventing people from going to these areas is understandable. But that's not true for most areas, it's like they want you to get where you're going by the longest route possible.

    So, all in all, I give the game a 9/10...    … Expand
  19. hasan552490
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    horizon forbiden west the best game i have play in 2022.this game This game is a real masterpiece
  20. Azagoth666
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    awesome game huge world to explore great graphic awesome world built great music choices best game i highly recommend it a must play don't let the bad reviews of
    HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST steer you off make up your own mind it's nothing more then entitled gamers whining like babes cause they are ungrateful.
  21. Bobmoiyer2
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing game runs great many love the new things added and exploring a new world
  22. BellRinger
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    This game is masterpiece!!! And nothing will change the embarrassing zero reviews of disgusted Xbox owners.
  23. Alltime
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    It's very good even in past generation, but the game has bugs that sometimes ruin the immersion or the experience of the game, it is fixed with some updates.
  24. Kyech_
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Just to balance the "Incel Gamers™" review bombing a game because they never saw a woman in their entire sad lifes
  25. Wagnerdops5
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Mesmo rodando no PS4 base, o jogo ainda supera as melhores expectativas. Parabéns 3.
  26. ObsidianVenus
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Great game, just like the ps5 version. I havdnt noticed a single bug in my many hours if playing, the tutorial can be meh but the gameplay and combat are amazing. Good voice acting, shows subtle differences, great sequel to the first game.
  27. PilotoIrineuJr
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo lindo demais, fantástico em todos os sentidos. Vou jogar até a platina. Nota 10.… Expand
  28. jeanfff7
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    It’s impressive how the have pushed the ps4 hardware to it very limits! The game is gorgeous!!
  29. Marmar7
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Es increíble como pudieron adaptar tanta calidad de juego en la consola de PS4, sin duda es muy increíble jugarlo en PS4 pero si tienen oportunidad de disfrutarlo en ps5 es mejor
  30. OptimusTaco64
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    It's great, everything from the first game plus more. I love robot dinosaurs/animals.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 19, 2022
    81
    There’s nothing wrong with learning from your competitors, but what’s the point of copying stuff that’s mocked even by Ubisoft fans? Hopefully, next time Guerrilla will focus more on Horizon’s own strengths: unique world and mechosaurs that are so fun to take apart. [Issue#259, p.72]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Apr 28, 2022
    65
    If you liked Zero Dawn, you will probably enjoy Forbidden West, even though the sequel lost that pioneering spirit and Aloy stopped developing as a character.
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  3. RPGamer
    Mar 18, 2022
    90
    Horizon Forbidden West embraces everything about its predecessor and makes strides in producing an even more compelling world to explore, with intense combat and story moments, and shiny new robo-dinosaurs to punch in the face. I cannot wait to see where Aloy and her companions’ story goes next.
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