Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 943 Ratings

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  1. rodericrinehart
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    I have a 1080ti and an ultrawide and play all the major AAA games and Horizon Zero Dawn is the best looking game ever made. It tops Witcher 3, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Deus Ex Mankind Divided, Watch Dogs 2, and even Uncharted 4.

    The game itself is brilliant. I liked it more than Shadow of War, Assassin's Creed Origins, Dying Light, Batman trilogy, Deus Ex, Dishonored 2, and more. Only a    I have a 1080ti and an ultrawide and play all the major AAA games and Horizon Zero Dawn is the best looking game ever made. It tops Witcher 3, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Deus Ex Mankind Divided, Watch Dogs 2, and even Uncharted 4.

    The game itself is brilliant. I liked it more than Shadow of War, Assassin's Creed Origins, Dying Light, Batman trilogy, Deus Ex, Dishonored 2, and more. Only a few games, for me, entered the territory of HZD - Zelda Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, and Persona 5.    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. Voodoo123
    Dec 31, 2017
    10
    +Great value for money
    +Memorable story / characters
    -Savor the main quests there arent many! If you own the original then this is a must purchase. If you are interested enough to be reading this then get the goty edition. I really took note of how guerrilla simply sold me a single, functional, dlc expansion that literally added the new content to an existing world map and not tease    +Great value for money
    +Memorable story / characters
    -Savor the main quests there arent many!

    If you own the original then this is a must purchase. If you are interested enough to be reading this then get the goty edition.
    I really took note of how guerrilla simply sold me a single, functional, dlc expansion that literally added the new content to an existing world map and not tease me with never ending loot boxes or gaas bs. ... Thanks guys : )    … Expand
  4. DayFul
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    I was on the fence about buying the DLC given the 6 month gap between the main games release as i'd felt done with the game but this sucked me right back in and reminded me why it's probably my game of the year.
  5. sampson3121
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    If this game had Zelda in the title it would get 9's and 10's across the board. Let's be honest here, both Zelda BoTW and Mario Odyssey got a pass for their short comings, and are not perfect games, whether people will admit this or not. Horizon Frozen Wilds isn't perfect but since many see fit to overlook these other games have flaws i will also look past any flaws Horizon may have asIf this game had Zelda in the title it would get 9's and 10's across the board. Let's be honest here, both Zelda BoTW and Mario Odyssey got a pass for their short comings, and are not perfect games, whether people will admit this or not. Horizon Frozen Wilds isn't perfect but since many see fit to overlook these other games have flaws i will also look past any flaws Horizon may have as well. Perhaps in 20 years Horizon Zero Dawn will benefit from the "NOSTALGIA" Mario and Zelda seem to benefit from. Until then 10/10 is the score i give this most intense open world adventure I've played in years.

    Perhaps the best looking game ever made with heart bounding action that is second to none.    … Expand
  6. dypsomaniart
    Dec 13, 2017
    10
    What a pleasure to get back into Aloy's world. This expansion is fantastic. I have now played through the entire game once on normal with dlc, and now the full game again on ultra difficult- which was the ultimate way to play really, where getting thumped by a massive robot once or twice is enough to kill you, like it really would!- and now I have started a third playthrough on storyWhat a pleasure to get back into Aloy's world. This expansion is fantastic. I have now played through the entire game once on normal with dlc, and now the full game again on ultra difficult- which was the ultimate way to play really, where getting thumped by a massive robot once or twice is enough to kill you, like it really would!- and now I have started a third playthrough on story difficulty with all my uber weapons maxed out so I can "one shot" the enemies, just because it is such a great world to adventure around in.
    I've got other games to play, but even after 220+ hours I still want to go back for more of horizon zero dawn. Game of the year 2017.    … Expand
  7. techtronics
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    I had a fantastic time with this game. The campaign is great with some awesome open levels and truly stunning scenery. I just don't get the average or bad reviews - ignore them and get the game!!!
  8. MasterRiley
    Nov 13, 2017
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds is a fantastic expansion onto the already great base game. It adds a large extra location onto the already large map, and brings unique new terrain and machine types. You encounter a new tribe and embark on a brand new mission and storyline, which adds a lot of exciting new missions to the game. There is a lot of quality content, which only adds to theHorizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds is a fantastic expansion onto the already great base game. It adds a large extra location onto the already large map, and brings unique new terrain and machine types. You encounter a new tribe and embark on a brand new mission and storyline, which adds a lot of exciting new missions to the game. There is a lot of quality content, which only adds to the main game making it that much better.… Expand
  9. 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.
  10. GrimmjowUK
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    If you finished and liked main campaign, and if you have been waited for an excuse to return and play as Aloy, this dlc is all you’re looking for ;)
  11. yaseen1979
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    When you enter this mission, you will completely forget your main quest. This another world on it own. PS4 owner, this is no brainer. Horizon Zero Dawn + Frozen is a must buy
  12. Czech1201
    Aug 2, 2018
    10
    One of the Best DLCs ever, iťs even better than some full AAA games these days. Well deserved money for this company, keep going! Canť wait for sequel or any othe continuous content.
  13. Ledge_Pls
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    From the cutting edge graphical wonders of actual displacement of snow when Aloy walks/slides/lands in it to the exhilarating and brutally difficult new machine foes I'm not sure what's not to like about the Frozen Wilds.

    The art direction is fantastic and so atmospheric with the whiteout blizzards and peaceful snowfall giving way to a stage of all natures colors where beautiful    From the cutting edge graphical wonders of actual displacement of snow when Aloy walks/slides/lands in it to the exhilarating and brutally difficult new machine foes I'm not sure what's not to like about the Frozen Wilds.

    The art direction is fantastic and so atmospheric with the whiteout blizzards and peaceful snowfall giving way to a stage of all natures colors where beautiful lighting effects is the star of the show. From the majestic blue light speckling the Banuk paths and settlements to the wonderful aurora borealis and countless stars in the sky at night, you can't help but be taken in by the mystical feel of it all......not to mention a story to match! The quests and characters were so charming and interesting, and diving into the Banuk culture and their Shamanic belief systems surrounding our(the players) and the human tribes most essential asset and source of life: The machines of Horizon.

    The detail of the world from the lore to the graphics and game mechanics are superb in design as well. In a snow storm it actually becomes almost silent in game(due to the snow absorbing most of the sound just as IRL) even going so far as to add a new running animation for Aloy when traversing (ankle deep or more) snow. A new graphical effect on outfits has also been added, where after a certain amount of time spent in the frigid Cut(a few min) you become dusted with snow/frost from head to toe. New water and snow effects, and a host of new particle effects with snow have also been added all of the above really cement the experience of a true arctic world.

    Thats to say nothing of the large strides made in game mechanics like adding customizable spears for Aloy with a host of different functions, and entire new Quality of Life skill tree centered around storage and machine mounts, to new special damage coils and protective coils to go with your new outfits the coils can actually be farmed outside the DLC as well!

    My only complaint is that there wont be more DLCs in the future. This was a perfect send off, although a bit shorter than what I would've have wanted(my appetite for this game is huge), there's still plenty of content to keep you happy for such longer than the mere 15 hours quoted.    … Expand
  14. BSchwarz95
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    Magnificent as all hell and perfectly weaves itself into the HZD narrative and feels like a seamless continuation of the world we've been given. An absolute must-play alongside the main campaign, and my favorite part about it is that it doesn't lock itself behind an invisible wall until a certain point is reached -- you can access it anytime at all. It's easily the most satisfying piece ofMagnificent as all hell and perfectly weaves itself into the HZD narrative and feels like a seamless continuation of the world we've been given. An absolute must-play alongside the main campaign, and my favorite part about it is that it doesn't lock itself behind an invisible wall until a certain point is reached -- you can access it anytime at all. It's easily the most satisfying piece of DLC I've played in a long time...and I hate DLC so take that as you will.… Expand
  15. luckystrike_bh
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    Absolutely love my return to the land of Horizon Zero Dawn with the Frozen Wilds. The side quests are as well written and pull you in as well as the main story. I find myself taking my time walking around rotating the camera in awe as environment. This is one of those DLCs where it is apparent the dev's have put the effort in to make this worth every last dollar. I would honestlyAbsolutely love my return to the land of Horizon Zero Dawn with the Frozen Wilds. The side quests are as well written and pull you in as well as the main story. I find myself taking my time walking around rotating the camera in awe as environment. This is one of those DLCs where it is apparent the dev's have put the effort in to make this worth every last dollar. I would honestly buy a DLC for HZD every month if possible. This is coming from a user who platinumed the main game.… Expand
  16. EmadTM
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Beautiful expansion, with a wonderful story ..
    Character features were improved, and cinematic sections were improved in the game ..

    With the addition of some new robots and ..

    And the time you need to end this expansion is 15 hours or more!

    I advise everyone to try it very beautiful expansion (:
  17. Rustaman
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    A great addition to the game! New winter location pleased by the vastness and detail, interesting characters and dialogues.. I'd like to say about the graphics. the Developers have done something incredible! Waiting for Horizon 2
  18. PULKEMONTHE
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    I had a fantastic time with this game. The campaign is great with some awesome open levels and truly stunning scenery.More of the same, and not just more... 15 hours more! Which isn't bad at all for the price. I missed this game so much when I completed it, but couldn't be bothered to start a new game because of other games I was playing- this is the chance all fans have been waiting for
  19. DarkNight_
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    omg
    HORIZON ZERO DAWN: THE FROZEN WILDS
    It is a very beautiful and interesting story with the addition of the most powerful monsters to the challenge
  20. Sanadsk
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    The game itself was already a masterpiece, but this DLC added even more on that and just made the game on of the best games ever released!

    • The snowy atmosphere backed by the super-realistic engine of the game makes you want to use that Photo Mode every 10 seconds just to take a screenshot of the brilliant atmosphere. • The story isn't directly linked to the Main Quest of the game,    The game itself was already a masterpiece, but this DLC added even more on that and just made the game on of the best games ever released!

    • The snowy atmosphere backed by the super-realistic engine of the game makes you want to use that Photo Mode every 10 seconds just to take a screenshot of the brilliant atmosphere.

    • The story isn't directly linked to the Main Quest of the game, but you start discovering bit by bit the more mysteries of what happened in the world of Horizon Zero Dawn and it does add alot upon the lore of the game and clears some mysteries.
    • The DLC adds alot of new weapons to experiment with and they do add more diversity to the weapons in the game.

    • But I think what I liked the most about this DLC was the cast of new NPCs that are in the DLC. Each character is very well-designed with their physical appearance, voice acting and well-written dialogues. And when you are doing the quests and interacting with these characters, it just makes you want to play this game more and more.

    So in general, the DLC is one of the very best and I am really hoping for a second DLC just to make me even love this game more than I already do.    … Expand
  21. oKamirox
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    Это фантастическое дополнение! Всем поклонникам оригинала настоятельно советую купить. Очень интересный и захватывающий сюжет. Геймплей сложнее, чем в оригинале (играю на сверхвысоком). В оригинале все легко прошел, а здесь даже немного застрял в одном месте. Новые роботы очень крутые, красивые и стильные. Очень понравились их атаки. Много можно хвалить, рекомендую всем. РазработчикамЭто фантастическое дополнение! Всем поклонникам оригинала настоятельно советую купить. Очень интересный и захватывающий сюжет. Геймплей сложнее, чем в оригинале (играю на сверхвысоком). В оригинале все легко прошел, а здесь даже немного застрял в одном месте. Новые роботы очень крутые, красивые и стильные. Очень понравились их атаки. Много можно хвалить, рекомендую всем. Разработчикам спасибо.… Expand
  22. 7motnip
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    In my opinion The DLC of HORIZON ZERO DAWN THE FROZEN WILDS is the best game of the year. The history are full of ethnic diversity and an awesome history.
  23. Chills_Drifting
    Aug 27, 2018
    10
    Just recently bought the game for less than $20, the DLC included, and i'm freaking enjoying the game!
  24. mikeycannon
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    The frozen wilds is just how a DLC should be: connected to the main story but a whole new adventure accompanied by fresh challenges and a beautiful mini-open world which is different from the original game. Man, I loved this game, I'm gonna keep thinking about this game even when I'm 70 years old. Thank you GG.
  25. Gamer12346789
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Great dlc really expanded on the amazing story of the base game, the game play is also great fighting fire claws on ultra hard really feels epic. The side mission are also great and dive deeper into the games lore. The only problem I had with the base game were the side characters which needed to be more fleshed out and they really improved in this aspect overall it makes already greatGreat dlc really expanded on the amazing story of the base game, the game play is also great fighting fire claws on ultra hard really feels epic. The side mission are also great and dive deeper into the games lore. The only problem I had with the base game were the side characters which needed to be more fleshed out and they really improved in this aspect overall it makes already great game even better.… Expand
  26. Dr_Unk
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    This is how you do DLC content.. The new enemies in this DLC are actually diffiult and it makes you have to change your strategy up. Also adds on to the story as well.
  27. TsundereEater
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Worth it dlc for me! It is very hard though compare to the main game because of those new machines(be careful with them) but other than that this is a superb dlc for a GOTY candidate HZD.
  28. Borip
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This game is undoubtedly PERFECT. It’s definitely a 10/10 rated game for me.
  29. Millymolly
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Всё понравилось, очень интересное дополнение
  30. Shenandoah
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The addon is absolutely worth it. A must-have for all owners of the base game.
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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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