Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 943 Ratings

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  1. nexus151196
    Aug 20, 2023
    8
    Достойное DLC, во многом благодаря очень красивой локации Зарубка. Интересные новые роботы, новые виды оружия и в особенности сюжет DLC, делают ее ничуть не хуже основной игры. А сюжет даже интереснее и душевнее.
  2. SlashRevenge
    Jul 12, 2023
    8
    A very good addition. Good fun and atmosphere preserved. The new land, although not very diverse, is beautiful. Although I had to raise the brightness of the screen a bit because the night in the game is extremely dark and the passage of time in the game still cannot be accelerated. I was also annoyed by the fights with the fireclaws (long and not very engaging).
  3. edmelian
    Jun 15, 2023
    9
    Un DLC a la altura del juego, con una nueva misión en una región inédita. SI te gustó el juego principal, sin duda debes probarlo.
  4. Nevbear1206
    Apr 10, 2023
    8
    A sprawling arctic area with even greater weapons and enemies is exactly what this game needed to complete what was already a solid package. From the first mission, I was engrossed in the story and characters of the Frozen Wild, more so than the main campaign. While the new content and dangerous machines are mostly of great quality, I would have wished to see more variety and less reusedA sprawling arctic area with even greater weapons and enemies is exactly what this game needed to complete what was already a solid package. From the first mission, I was engrossed in the story and characters of the Frozen Wild, more so than the main campaign. While the new content and dangerous machines are mostly of great quality, I would have wished to see more variety and less reused content by the end of the adventure.… Expand
  5. keshudioo
    Jan 13, 2023
    9
    Excellent DLC to the base game. I felt it was more challenging, and the NPCs and cutscenes were better designed.
  6. Raziel72
    Aug 7, 2022
    9
    Это дополнение подарит вам пару десятков часов игры с интересными племенами, их обычаями и новыми машинами!
  7. ShevaWall
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    Жаль что так мало reviews на метакритике для этого дополнения, но он также великолепно, как основная игра. Момент, когда ты попадаешь в frozen wilds пробирает до мурашек. Это дополнение такой же шедевр, как и основная игра
  8. chrisdan23
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    Als großer Fan von Horizon Zero Dawn musste der DLC zum Spiel des Jahres natürlich Day One herunter geladen werden. Ich hatte mich auf ein wenig Sidequesten und ein neues Gebiet gefreut, dass ich erkunden konnte und das den vorhandenen Content etwas ausbaut. Das sich Horizon Frozen Wilds dann aber als eigentlich vollständiges, eigenes Spiel mit eigener Spielwelt, neuen Haupt undAls großer Fan von Horizon Zero Dawn musste der DLC zum Spiel des Jahres natürlich Day One herunter geladen werden. Ich hatte mich auf ein wenig Sidequesten und ein neues Gebiet gefreut, dass ich erkunden konnte und das den vorhandenen Content etwas ausbaut. Das sich Horizon Frozen Wilds dann aber als eigentlich vollständiges, eigenes Spiel mit eigener Spielwelt, neuen Haupt und Nebenquests erwies, das hatte ich kaum zu hoffen gewagt. Gut 20h Content bieten die Erweiterung zu Zero Dawn, samt völlig eigener Geschichte und Charaktere. Zudem macht Frozen Wilds auch vieles bereits besser, was man am Original evtl. noch zu kritisieren hatte. Die Dialoge wurden dynamischer inszeniert, das Pacing in den Kämpfen leicht verbessert. Auch hinsichtlich World Building und Storyentwicklung konnte Frozen Wilds der Geschichte um die alte Welt, aber auch dem Fortkommen Alloys viele neue spannende Facetten hinzufügen. Vielleicht gar bessere als im wirklichen Nachfolger Forbidden West? Dieser hat mich hinsichtlich des Vorantreibens der Story am Ende eher weniger überzeugen können.

    Frozen Wilds ist definitiv mehr als eine einfache Erweiterung von Zero Dawn. Für mich war es fasst schon ein zweiter Teil. Sollte man unbedingt gespielt haben.    … Expand
  9. Invidious25
    Jun 4, 2022
    8
    The Frozen Wilds DLC (8/10 Great): The Frozen Wilds DLC is more of the base game but adds a new objective type, control towers, and some new weapons. The DLC also adds some new enemy mechanical beasts: the Fire Claw and Ice Claw. Both of these additions are excellent. The DLC hunter’s lodge offers harder challenges than the base game’s. I would say it was a bit too hard, but I did have funThe Frozen Wilds DLC (8/10 Great): The Frozen Wilds DLC is more of the base game but adds a new objective type, control towers, and some new weapons. The DLC also adds some new enemy mechanical beasts: the Fire Claw and Ice Claw. Both of these additions are excellent. The DLC hunter’s lodge offers harder challenges than the base game’s. I would say it was a bit too hard, but I did have fun completing what I could. The story here also feels remarkably similar to the base game’s, but I enjoyed it more because the interactions with the Banuk tribe feel more personable. My most memorable moment involved observing a complicated ritual performed by the tribe to open a sealed facility door. The ritual performed with complete seriousness turns comical when combined with the players knowledge of how modern facilities operate i.e., fire alarms. The main problems I had with the DLC are an extenuation of the main problems I had with the base game. Inventory management is not improved, and unfortunately additional problems are added. The new weapons require a ton of craftable materials for ammo. I quickly ran out of ammo for all three new guns and did not bother using them anymore as a result. Ultimately, The Frozen Wilds is an excellent addition to an already fantastic experience.… Expand
  10. WHITESIXOMAR
    Apr 10, 2022
    8
    The Frozen Wilds DLC is great! The expansion introduces something I felt Zero Dawn lacked: some characters will accompany you during specific Quests. Which is totally new since you get used to going on Quests by yourself and only see other characters before or after completing them. In Frozen wilds you get some sort of coop play with other characters & they chat with you over things goingThe Frozen Wilds DLC is great! The expansion introduces something I felt Zero Dawn lacked: some characters will accompany you during specific Quests. Which is totally new since you get used to going on Quests by yourself and only see other characters before or after completing them. In Frozen wilds you get some sort of coop play with other characters & they chat with you over things going on like gameplay narrative-driven games do, like TLOU, Uncharted, etc. I love it!

    On the downside, we all expected the lore to be expanded in this DLC, but we had to settle with Sylens and his past / motivations. It is not like the Frozen Wilds storyline does not add anything to the main story, It's nice to know more about the Banuk and Sylens, but I guess I was hoping for more.

    I really liked the snowy setting! sometimes, I will just pan the camera and appreciate the amount of details and love they put into this expansion. The new enemy types add some challenge to the game, they are really tough to take down.    … Expand
  11. SquATime
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Scénario mise en scène : 7/10
    Gameplay : 9/10
    Univers : 10/10
    Réalisation technique : 9/10
    Réalisation graphique : 9.5/10
  12. CamyVero
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Excelente expansión del primer Horizon que nos permite vivir una nueva historia con Aloy en una nueva zona del mapa, esta vez en el lejano y helado norte, donde nuevas máquinas esperan y una nueva amenaza se cierne sobre los banuk y potencialmente sobre el resto de los habitantes de este apocaliptico nuevo mundo.

    Tenemos una nueva zona, nuevas armas, nuevos objetos, nuevos enemigos y    Excelente expansión del primer Horizon que nos permite vivir una nueva historia con Aloy en una nueva zona del mapa, esta vez en el lejano y helado norte, donde nuevas máquinas esperan y una nueva amenaza se cierne sobre los banuk y potencialmente sobre el resto de los habitantes de este apocaliptico nuevo mundo.

    Tenemos una nueva zona, nuevas armas, nuevos objetos, nuevos enemigos y nuevas misiones secundarias. Obviamente, es un dlc, y no es tan grande como el juego base, pero te va a dar unas cuantas horas mas (si completas todo al 100% unas 8 a 12 fácil). Una razon de peso para rescatar el juego de tu estantería, antes de hincarle el diente a Forbidden West.

    Muy recomendable    … Expand
  13. Jony_traaa
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Me he divertido mucho con este DLC . Es muy bonito y llamativo además de tener una gran narrativa al nivel de la historia principal.

    También me gusta mucho de que el DLC sea en la nieve para poder disfrutar de otro tipo de paisaje.

    En resumen: Un DLC en cuanto a gráficos 10/10, nuevas maquinas 10/10, historia 10/10...

    Conclusión: 9/10
  14. konansupernova
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    This DLC is one of the best I have EVER played. The story is extremely captivating, arguably more so than the base game, and the new machines, outfits, weapons, and modification coils introduced are game changing. Playing through each side quest in this DLC helped me appreciate the base game even more, and also helped improve my skill in combat. I would definitely recommend this DLC toThis DLC is one of the best I have EVER played. The story is extremely captivating, arguably more so than the base game, and the new machines, outfits, weapons, and modification coils introduced are game changing. Playing through each side quest in this DLC helped me appreciate the base game even more, and also helped improve my skill in combat. I would definitely recommend this DLC to anyone who enjoyed Horizon: Zero Dawn even just a little.… Expand
  15. Churros123
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Uma DLC bem legal, traz novas missões, máquinas, tarefas, e missões secundárias novas.
  16. borla
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    Gameplay; Pretty good
    Game narrative: Good
    Bugs: Rare
    Combat: Diverse
    PS: Highly recommend if you like the non dlc game
  17. iamTylerDurden
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    The Frozen Wilds is among the best expansions in gaming. It improves upon the main game in several ways that I will later outline. However, the greatest compliment I can give is that once you are immersed in the snowy badlands of the Banuk wilds you will all but forget the main game even exists. Going back to HZD proper can be a letdown and I would suggest running this DLC right before theThe Frozen Wilds is among the best expansions in gaming. It improves upon the main game in several ways that I will later outline. However, the greatest compliment I can give is that once you are immersed in the snowy badlands of the Banuk wilds you will all but forget the main game even exists. Going back to HZD proper can be a letdown and I would suggest running this DLC right before the game's final mission.

    The frosted setting of the northern tundra truly feels separate from the main game. It's a snow covered oasis unlike anything in HZD. The snowfall is greater, the accumulation is deeper, and the landscape is more varied. From colorful bodies of water to geological anomalies the Frozen Wilds is sight to see. Not only this, but the cast of characters are interesting and unique. The Banuk tribe is infinitely more interesting than any tribe found in the primary game. From their customs and traditions to their past war with the Carja the Banuk are a fascinating people and a joy to discover. Aloy becomes ingrained in their culture and Is even bestowed one of their greatest honors in the process. New characters are deeper and more unique than those found in the base game. They all have exceptional mo cap and you often find yourself accompanied by multiple NPC during action or puzzle oriented quests. This hugely improves both the technical prowess and emotional depth of NPCs in the primary game where no cap wasn't often used and puzzles/companion quests were infrequent at best.

    The story may not be as profound as the one experienced in the main game but it's still an excellent ride with mystery and interesting characters along the way. It absolutely adds to the overall picture and offers insight on The World at Large, future threats, and a key character from HZD. In my opinion this DLC is required play for any fan of the original based on lore and story insight alone.

    Along your 20 hour journey you will find the best weapons and some of the finest outfits in the entire game. It adds a new skill tree and a few interesting machines as well. The Frostclaws in particular is an incredible new enemy unlike any in the main game. It's bipedal and features an array of new attacks from Dark Souls 2 style grabs that can one shot you to a flopping barrel roll that causes massive environmental destruction. The expansion includes upgraded versions of every bow and three new and powerful weapons based on different elements. These include rail guns, flamethrowers, and an electricity arch rifle. They can be upgraded to achieve shocking results and multiple fire modes. The outfits also feature new buffs such as incremental health gain over time. They offer either unique elements or are merely better versions of main game armor. The toys in the Frozen Wilds are a joy to behold.

    The Frozen Wilds is not only a robust expansion but GG truly attacked development with a focus on improvement. From puzzles to gear. From improved NPCs to the best collectables in the series every aspect of Frozen Wilds was handled with skill and care. The animal museum is a particular highlight. You will chuckle with joy upon each animal figure you find and even the pigment collectables have deeper meaning than any in HZD. Truly, this DLC is required gaming for any fan of this IP and it only amplifies my excitement for the Forbidden West. If GG could make such improvement over the course of a year then what can they do with five? The future is bright if Frozen Wilds is any indication. 9.3/10. The 10/10 is for balancing reasons.    … Expand
  18. smackme
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    Great continuation, HZD is one of the best open world games on consoles; great replayability. The visuals ale plain gorgeous.
  19. soybrunix
    Jan 27, 2022
    8
    DLC that further advances the story of Horizon Zero Dawn. If you played the full game, you must play this expansion. There are a couple of very interesting missions.
  20. spesini
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    This DLC fixed all the issues I had with the 9/10 original - weird character animations and voice acting outside of cutscenes - so it's pretty much 10/10.
  21. Filthycasual69
    Sep 30, 2021
    9
    I’d give this DLC a point higher than the base game. The base game was kinda short for me, so this is perfect. It added a lot more to it like the extra challenges and side missions. (Oh and, this gets a point higher too cause of the better facial animations and all.)
  22. mikepatyaev
    Sep 23, 2021
    8
    Beyond the northern mountains, the borderlands of the Banuk tribe challenge all who dare enter to survive the extremes. But now this frozen wilderness harbors a new threat, and for Aloy, a new mystery - one she’s determined to solve.
  23. Ps5-reviews
    Sep 9, 2021
    8
    A great dlc and a perfect spin-off for the original game.I really appreciated the level design especialy in the calderon part.The strong point of horizon strikes back.....the machines! In this dlc we have the fireclaw,a new strong machine that's really fun to fight.The story is not at the level of zero dawn but still good.
  24. mikesgold2K
    Aug 12, 2021
    8
    Ciekawe rozszerzenie podstawki dodające kilka nowości, które lekko urozmaicają grę. Historia nawet ciekawa, jednak bardziej służy za wstęp do kolejnych części
  25. HeavyMachineGon
    Aug 6, 2021
    9
    DLC比本体好玩太多，还引入了解谜的内容，支线任务含金量也更高剧情也更扎实，多了新的武器和怪物，人物表情也更丰富了。如果续作是基于这个DLC的玩法的话，我还是很期待的。
  26. Borip
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This game is undoubtedly PERFECT. It’s definitely a 10/10 rated game for me.
  27. Mahannbz
    Jun 30, 2021
    9
    Story was very good,new machines and new bows are amazing also new characters,i really enjoyed that
  28. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Тот самый момент когда, как и в ведьмаке, длс лучше оригинала, и тут не исключение. Если бы была возможность начать играть отсюда, игру бы прошли больше людей как по мне.
  29. Prans
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Frozen Wilds is way more better than the standard edition. Cutscenes are way more better than the standard edition because on the standard edition, facial expression is sometimes a little bit off or not on the spot, characters will just stand in 1 spot or on a very awkward action. Map is very huge and very detailed as always. New machines are harder to defeat and it brings a great challenge for those players who want some challenges. New modifications are also been added and this can make a great changer for the gameplay. The story is so good that will give you some chills and questions that you will answer by yourself. Side quests, collectibles, hunting trials, etc are very small but it's okay since some of these are worth it to try out. Frozen Wilds is very worth it to buy and play… Expand
  30. alank8704
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    A great dlc to which is my favourite game of all time. Some new interesting machines to fight, a great new map to explore with more interesting things to learn about and a good story
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 16, 2018
    80
    Almost twenty hours in the Horizon's world brings new fun. Anything that extends this great game is great, and The Frozen Wilds prove this completely. [Issue#282]
  2. CD-Action
    Feb 8, 2018
    80
    A solid expansion to a great game. It even managed to improve combat which originally already had the best design among all the open world games I’ve played. [01/2018, p.68]
  3. Games.cz
    Jan 21, 2018
    80
    This addon can defend its existence with its head raised. The Frozen Wilds add on comes only with little improvements and a weaker story than the original game. But it does not lose the excellent gameplay and in 10-15hrs gametime it offers a selection of the best.
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