Horizon Zero Dawn

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  • Summary: Horizon Zero Dawn is a PS4-exclusive action role playing game developed by Guerrilla Games, creators of the Killzone franchise. As Horizon Zero Dawn’s main protagonist Aloy, a skilled hunter, explore a vibrant and lush world inhabited by mysterious mechanized creatures. Embark on anHorizon Zero Dawn is a PS4-exclusive action role playing game developed by Guerrilla Games, creators of the Killzone franchise. As Horizon Zero Dawn’s main protagonist Aloy, a skilled hunter, explore a vibrant and lush world inhabited by mysterious mechanized creatures. Embark on an emotional journey to unravel mysteries of tribal societies, ancient artifacts and advanced technologies that will determine the fate of this planet, and of life itself.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 115
  3. Negative: 0 out of 115
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 18, 2017
    100
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a perfect proof, that if you give developers creative freedom and time, it will get you a sweet reward. For fans of action adventures and wonderful worlds Horizon is the obvious choice. [Issue#272]
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  2. Game Over Online
    Feb 20, 2017
    98
    Horizon Zero Dawn is Guerrilla Games’ best effort, one of the PS4’s greatest games, and the best game ever crafted from the ground up for the platform. It combines a gripping narrative with intense action that blends both fast-paced combat with slower-paced, tense stealth sections perfectly. Everything about their vision for this game clicks into place and is accentuated by a stellar presentation. The game features top-shelf graphical work, a unique and enjoyable soundtrack, alongside a fantastic cast to make an unforgettable experience.
  3. Polygon
    Feb 20, 2017
    95
    Horizon Zero Dawn thrums with the energy of a creative team finally allowed to explore something new. It builds on elements of open-world and loot-and-craft gameplay that we've seen before, but it does so within a context, a setting and a style that feel fresh. Horizon Zero Dawn discovers a stronger sense of its own personality in one game than Killzone ever managed across half a dozen. Guerrilla Games has long been developing some of the most buzzed-about games in the industry; with Horizon, it feels like it has finally found its own voice, one worthy of all that buzz.
  4. Hardcore Gamer
    Feb 20, 2017
    90
    This is a culmination of everything Guerrilla has learned from working on the Killzone franchise and they've successfully crafted something that delivers on the potential many saw back in 2015. Horizon Zero Dawn is not only one of the best-looking games of this generation, but a must own for every PlayStation 4 owner.
  5. GamePro Germany
    Feb 20, 2017
    90
    Guerilla's open world debut offers great gameplay, is huge and looks fantastic. A must-buy for PS4 owners.
  6. Worth Playing
    Feb 20, 2017
    85
    A perfect example of strong, competent and enjoyable gameplay. It doesn't reinvent the genre, but it's a lot of fun to play. The mecha-dino combat is the highlight and represents some of the most enjoyable open-world combat on the market. Burning through powerful foes and looting their corpses for rare treasures captures an excitement rarely felt in open-world games. The rest of the gameplay is somewhat dulled in comparison. A somewhat weak plot drags down the experience but isn't enough to detract from the enjoyment.
  7. USgamer
    Feb 20, 2017
    50
    Horizon Zero Dawn is disappointing. It has a story that I struggled to care about (complete with massive expository dumps—yay), a bland protagonist, and overtly repetitive and constraining missions that worked against its open world sensibilities. When Horizon Zero Dawn hit its rare strides—from its gloomy Cauldrons to traveling across its sprawling vistas—it only made me wish the rest of the game were as worthwhile.

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  1. Positive: 2,234 out of 2791
  2. Mixed: 330 out of 2791
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  1. SirFluffy
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Really great game, especially the AI. The AI is really good. Like when you put down a tripwire robots actually jump over them! They are soReally great game, especially the AI. The AI is really good. Like when you put down a tripwire robots actually jump over them! They are so smart. 10/10 would play again.… Expand
  2. kakuzu281281
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Game has beautiful graphics, fun combat and a great story to go with it. Most of the creatures you have to fight are different. Each havingGame has beautiful graphics, fun combat and a great story to go with it. Most of the creatures you have to fight are different. Each having it's own sets of attacks, movements and thoughts. An all time great game.… Expand
  4. lawyergamer
    May 26, 2017
    10
    I have been playing video games for 30 years since the original NES and have played nearly every decent single player title. Zero Dawn is theI have been playing video games for 30 years since the original NES and have played nearly every decent single player title. Zero Dawn is the best game I've ever played, beating out other favorites of mine like Bioshock, Fallout, Civilization, Elder Scrolls, The Last of Us, and the Witcher. The gameplay never gets old, the progression and leveling system is very satisfying, the graphics look better than real life, and the story... oh my god the story! I thought I knew what a fantastic, cohesive story in a video game was before Zero Dawn. I was wrong. I can't give this game high enough praise. Just go play it and see for yourself.… Expand
  5. CatsPawDigital
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    It's been a while since I played HzD. But I was reviewing Ghost of Tsushima earlier and one of my first thoughts on actually playing it wasIt's been a while since I played HzD. But I was reviewing Ghost of Tsushima earlier and one of my first thoughts on actually playing it was "This is HzD goes to Japan." And it turns out I'd never reviewed Horizon, so here we are. I'm pretty tired, so this is the abbreviated version: 9.
    That is, just 9.

    I've never played such a beautiful game and even now, a couple years later I can still remember how I felt upon learning exactly what project zero dawn really was and all the sacrifices that made it possible. It was a very staggering, humbling feeling.

    I also remember the cauldrons. I *hated* the cauldrons, and they're the main reason I'm not giving it a 10 (other than there's no such thing as a perfect game, of course). Those boss battles...

    Anyway, it's a great and beautiful game and I thoroughly recommend it. I know it won't be for everyone because... well, nothing ever is. But unless you only play sports, mmo's or CoD, you should probably give it a shot. Rent it, maybe, instead of buying if you have doubts but chances are it'll win you over.    … Expand
  6. stitch9108
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    Great game with great dynamics, graphics and story! Sony has made a tremendous job at creating a game that really feels unique!
  7. Shaw2266
    Mar 23, 2021
    8
    Fantastic and unique game. I found the combat very enjoyable. The world/environment itself is good, but not great in my opinion. I decided toFantastic and unique game. I found the combat very enjoyable. The world/environment itself is good, but not great in my opinion. I decided to get the platinum trophy in this and it was a fairly easy task, yet allowed me to enjoy everything horizon had to offer.… Expand
  8. TeensierPilot02
    Feb 18, 2022
    0
    ¿Hay alguien que realmente le apasione la Historia de Aloy?

    No entiendo como es que un juego tan artístico, tenga una historia tan predecible    ¿Hay alguien que realmente le apasione la Historia de Aloy?

    No entiendo como es que un juego tan artístico, tenga una historia tan predecible y pobre… espero que Forbbiden West sea mejor. Porque realmente deja que desear…    … Expand

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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#1 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017