Horizon Zero Dawn

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12419 Ratings

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  1. omegamarx
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Simplemente hermoso, tanto la banda sonora como la calidad grafica y la jugabilidad son excelentes. Ademas de todo el juego es entretenido y rapido lo que lo hace mas interesante aun.
  2. Multipleman
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Gorilla Games really knocked one out of the park with this one. The fact that this is a new IP is mind boggling. If I didn't know better I would of thought Gorilla Games had been making open world action RPGs for years. Horizon is possibly the finest example of what a release should be. Looks like a dream, plays like a dream, incredibly stable, lots of content, interesting story, excitingGorilla Games really knocked one out of the park with this one. The fact that this is a new IP is mind boggling. If I didn't know better I would of thought Gorilla Games had been making open world action RPGs for years. Horizon is possibly the finest example of what a release should be. Looks like a dream, plays like a dream, incredibly stable, lots of content, interesting story, exciting combat. I couldn't possibly ask for more from a new title. Will certainly grow into one of the most memorable franchises in last 10 years.… Expand
  3. NickCrit
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    This is an impressive game. It has an amazing story, graphic, game play, and a beautiful open world. I am enjoying it very much and believe you will too.
  4. Acer66
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Great game. My only complaint (depending on how you look at it) would be that, after playing the game a bit I decided to look online for some tips to make sure I don't miss anything in the game and realized there is a lot of content the game doesn't really tell you about and you have to discover/do on your own. Other than that it's one of the best games I have played yet and it runsGreat game. My only complaint (depending on how you look at it) would be that, after playing the game a bit I decided to look online for some tips to make sure I don't miss anything in the game and realized there is a lot of content the game doesn't really tell you about and you have to discover/do on your own. Other than that it's one of the best games I have played yet and it runs totally fine on my standard PS4 and looks beautiful while doing it. I was afraid that this game wouldn't live up to the hype and excitement I had for it but it totally 100% delivered.… Expand
  5. trendkill87
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    The 0 scores given on this game are all by people who have only rated one other game which is zelda which they have given 10. I can't believe how sad and pathetic some people are. I like Zelda but I can't believe how immature these people are. I finished Horizon Zero Dawn yesterday and my honest score of it is 9/10 but to even the scoring with these morons I'm gonna give it 10.
  6. pa2jynxx
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    While this game doesn't necessarily bring anything ground-breaking to the open world adventure rpg genre, it does deliver everything you would expect from a game of this type perfectly. Once you get through the somewhat vague early steps and find your footing, Horizon: Zero Dawn offers a compelling and well-crafted story about the fall of civilization and the fight for a new future in aWhile this game doesn't necessarily bring anything ground-breaking to the open world adventure rpg genre, it does deliver everything you would expect from a game of this type perfectly. Once you get through the somewhat vague early steps and find your footing, Horizon: Zero Dawn offers a compelling and well-crafted story about the fall of civilization and the fight for a new future in a beautifully realized world that is massively expansive and alive. The main character is fantastically voiced and believable and the combat is fast and exciting.

    Any way you cut it, this game is a milestone for the PS4 and a must play for fans of the genre. It has not been getting the review scores that it deserves.    … Expand
  7. Honelith
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Wow, this game never really interested me, I watched videos of it in the past and it looked all right. Then all these positive reviews started pouring in as it got close to release and figured I'd give it a shot, it caught me by surprise, this is easily one of the best games ever made.

    What you have here is top notch visuals, top notch music and sounds, top notch story and gameplay.    Wow, this game never really interested me, I watched videos of it in the past and it looked all right. Then all these positive reviews started pouring in as it got close to release and figured I'd give it a shot, it caught me by surprise, this is easily one of the best games ever made.

    What you have here is top notch visuals, top notch music and sounds, top notch story and gameplay. Part Monster Hunter, Part Tomb Raider, part Far Cry, part Dark Souls with a generous topping of Zelda with its sense of wonder, it takes the best of all these games and creates something which is both unique and unforgettable.

    Everyone needs to play this slightly rough but wonderful gem.    … Expand
  8. tarxman82
    Feb 28, 2017
    9
    As someone who has struggled to get into a lot of newer releases, Horizon: Zero Dawn has come as a welcome addition to my library.

    I'm several hours in and have spent them churning through small bits of story but primarily side quests at this stage to try and gain experience and items for crafting/upgrades. Story so far is veiled in a degree of mystery, but is intriguing nonetheless    As someone who has struggled to get into a lot of newer releases, Horizon: Zero Dawn has come as a welcome addition to my library.

    I'm several hours in and have spent them churning through small bits of story but primarily side quests at this stage to try and gain experience and items for crafting/upgrades.

    Story so far is veiled in a degree of mystery, but is intriguing nonetheless and the game play thus far has been great.

    Visuals are stunning, even on my regular PS4 running on a 1080P screen and the audio is great in 5.1, allowing me to always hear the whereabouts of the robots.

    Well worth checking out.    … Expand
  9. jscutt
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Guerrilla Games and Sony have done a remarkable job here, they have taken all the best elements from other RPG's, Action and Open world games and merged them into one of the best gaming I've played for a long time.

    What really struck me is the sheer quality of everything on show here, the fidelity in the visuals is on a par with Uncharted 4 and in some cases exceeds it. Animation and    Guerrilla Games and Sony have done a remarkable job here, they have taken all the best elements from other RPG's, Action and Open world games and merged them into one of the best gaming I've played for a long time.

    What really struck me is the sheer quality of everything on show here, the fidelity in the visuals is on a par with Uncharted 4 and in some cases exceeds it. Animation and especially transitions in main characters movement are seamless, from running to skipping over rocks - brilliant. It also feels super slick something hard to explain but it just feels right, no lag, no stutters, just very responsive. You hardly ever see any loading screens, one initially when you first load and of course if you die but even those are nowhere near as long as we have come to expect.

    The voice acting is very compelling, the lip sync is a little off in some side quests but its very acceptable considering the amount of dialog and is far superior to most games. Character modals are exquisite and full of life, although again in side quests facial animation is limited.

    I hope this is a success for Guerrilla games they deserve the accolades and sales figures, this is a superb game that I will come back to and show to other people to say this is what modern games look like, sound like and play. Exceptional game!    … Expand
  10. ps4fan1987
    Sep 4, 2017
    9
    this is one of the best open world games and ps4 title this year of 2017. story is really good and things you can do is great, don't listn to those who gave this a 0/10 ratings, must be xbox pc or zelda fans trolling
  11. fest3413
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Horizont ist ein ausgezeichnetes Spiel ist grafisch brutal, einer der großen exclusives, die Anzeige Sony und nicht enttäuscht hat, kämpft mit Dino-Roboter sind groß und imposant, wirklich eines der besten Spiele des Jahres
  12. alexstunky
    May 25, 2018
    8
    Lo que uno necesita en estos tiempos, un videojuego que te enamora con su historia, con sus gráficos y todo lo que uno estaba esperando hasta este día se ha cumplido, sin embargo algo que no me gusto mucho es que es un juego repetitivo, un combate no espectacular y un mundo abierto que no puedes estar tranquilo apreciando el paisaje porque a cada rato hay maquinas que no te van a dejar enLo que uno necesita en estos tiempos, un videojuego que te enamora con su historia, con sus gráficos y todo lo que uno estaba esperando hasta este día se ha cumplido, sin embargo algo que no me gusto mucho es que es un juego repetitivo, un combate no espectacular y un mundo abierto que no puedes estar tranquilo apreciando el paisaje porque a cada rato hay maquinas que no te van a dejar en paz.
    Bien por Guerrilla al entrar a este nuevo genero, bien por PS4 por tener estos buenos juegos y bien por Sony por apoyar estos proyectos.    … Expand
  13. Valorin
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    I do not give outlier scores; no games are 10s nor 0s. Each game I've played had something about it that I did not like, or that could have been improved. Conversely, a 0 scored game is the absence of a game while a 10 is unacheivable perfection. Witcher 3, GTA 5, Mass Effect series, Skyrim, Xcom series, SWKotOR series, Last of Us are a number of games I rate a 9. I'll give Horizon an 8; aI do not give outlier scores; no games are 10s nor 0s. Each game I've played had something about it that I did not like, or that could have been improved. Conversely, a 0 scored game is the absence of a game while a 10 is unacheivable perfection. Witcher 3, GTA 5, Mass Effect series, Skyrim, Xcom series, SWKotOR series, Last of Us are a number of games I rate a 9. I'll give Horizon an 8; a game that is very good but has a few faults.

    Pros:
    Gorgeous game environment, visually stunning
    Original concept and story/lore
    New robot fights (bosses) are frantic fights that require good and varied tactics (weapons) to take down
    Music score and sound

    Cons:
    Too much gathering and crafting (must gather/harvest to make fighting equipment); which means killing easy robots for parts gets tedious
    Stealth kills are not realistic; if you kill one robot from tall grass all surrounding robots should spook, scatter, investigate, or attack immediately (metal on metal attacks cause noise, they should hear it)
    If the main character is an outcast, why is she too easily willing to help those who shunned her (side quests)
    Hand holding by using main character's spoken thoughts to guide you needs to be scaled back, she's a chatter box at times, she repeats herself alot and it gets annoying.    … Expand
  14. Axebrossia
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Sometimes i dont understand some people! This game is **** awesome!! Horizon Dawn proves the perfect combination with history and open world. Aloy is a incredible caracter, i love her.
  15. BeardKnight
    Feb 28, 2017
    9
    Please look at the games people have reviewed before taking their opinion to heart. In no way does this game deserve a zero. For some reason beyond my understanding, people believe that Guerilla is paying for positive critic reviews, while other people (Nintendo fans apparently?) seem to be unhappy that this game is doing well. I think they actually view it as a competitor to Breath of thePlease look at the games people have reviewed before taking their opinion to heart. In no way does this game deserve a zero. For some reason beyond my understanding, people believe that Guerilla is paying for positive critic reviews, while other people (Nintendo fans apparently?) seem to be unhappy that this game is doing well. I think they actually view it as a competitor to Breath of the Wild (which is also doing very well with critics, so maybe Nintendo are paying critics too?) and somehow see this game as some sort of threat???

    I'll never understand why people will go and purposely give false reviews on a game for no reason. This is why no one should ever pay attention to Userscore, it's a joke and a silly feud between people on rival consoles/gaming platforms.

    As for the game itself? I've played around 3 hours so far and the game world has me hooked (the only reason I'm not playing right NOW is because my brother is so I'm finishing off Titanfall 2). The combat is fluid and responsive, the controls feel great, the world is beautiful, the voice acting is what you'd expect. While I can't comment on the story as I'm not that far in (obviously) it definitely has me intrigued.

    People giving this game, or any game that isn't fundamentally broken, a zero, are a big joke who should be shamed and never taken seriously.    … Expand
  16. Nomadum
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Games like these are simply not forgotten - they are masterpieces. Horizon: Zero Dawn is a masterpiece. It pushes the imagination to places one never thought to go, and to places where you'll never want to leave.
  17. Agarwel
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Im really surprised the average score is around 80. (maybe the people who vote after completing the game did not voted yet?). This game is probably best game of this generation yet (Im just not sure if Wither 3 is better or if it was beaten. It is really close call).

    The story is great. Dont expect Ubi-style game. Horizon is primary focused on the story. Forget copy pasted activities,    Im really surprised the average score is around 80. (maybe the people who vote after completing the game did not voted yet?). This game is probably best game of this generation yet (Im just not sure if Wither 3 is better or if it was beaten. It is really close call).

    The story is great. Dont expect Ubi-style game. Horizon is primary focused on the story. Forget copy pasted activities, searching for hundrets of treassure boxes or participating in boring fetch quests. This game feeling is similar to Withcer 3 or Mass Effect 1. Every mission counts, eveyr main mission moves the story forward, every side mission is small story with cutscenes and dialogues in some interesting dedicated location. If you like story games, but you dont like being slown down but grinding bs that is there just to prolong game time, this is a game for you.
    Other reason why the story is so interesting is completelly new world and lore. This is not another zombie / ww2 / dragons / aliens game. This is completelly new unseen world and it is joy to explore it and its history from scratch. The game makes sure you get all the answers in a satisfying matter.

    The other great part is a combat. The game is not so much about healthbars (shooting randomly does a litle damage). But you need to focus on the weak spots. Each with different effect, when destroyed. (you can disable certain attacks, tear the armor to uncover weak spots, damage energy cell to cause explotions,...). Each enemy is different. Witch different weak parts and different attacks and AI. It is really satisfying to tear them apart piece by piece watching as they go weaker. Even the common fights with some of the bigger enemies are more fun and chanllenging than most of the boss fights in other games. (I really wish Dark Souls or Bloodborne bosses offered this kind of interactivity). Because of this combat system the enemies are really powerfull, but still not a boring bulletsponges. They are bulletsponges anly if you fight the wrong way. But if you make a good strategy, you can take them down easily.

    Another great aspect is the game world and map. It is no so big as Just cause or Witcher 3 map. But it is still pretty big. The main advantage is that it is packed with interesting and unique areas. You will not encounter miring miles of flat plains here. Every place looks beutifull and you can be getting beautifull wallpaper images every minute :-D It is real pelassure to explore the map, vilalges, mountains, etc.

    All in all this is great experience.    … Expand
  18. ufc77
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Breathtaking, really incredible awesome Game!
    A ps4 masterpeice that cannot be missed anyoe who owns a ps4.
    Thank you very much Guerilla Games.

    Aloy
  19. banc11
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    The most amazing game this generation has seen IMO.. Honestly, Ive owned every console from ps1 and n64 onward and this game is just about the best thing I have seen since Zelda the ocarina of time.. The visuals are absolutely stunning, the gameplay is awesome, fluid, and nuanced. The variations in scenery are refreshing, gorgeous, and mysterious. Aloy as a character a badass and is theThe most amazing game this generation has seen IMO.. Honestly, Ive owned every console from ps1 and n64 onward and this game is just about the best thing I have seen since Zelda the ocarina of time.. The visuals are absolutely stunning, the gameplay is awesome, fluid, and nuanced. The variations in scenery are refreshing, gorgeous, and mysterious. Aloy as a character a badass and is the perfect hero for this story to be told through. I honestly have a very hard time finding anything to critique about this game. I Absolutely love it and any true fan of RPGs and great videogame experiences will love this game. 10/10… Expand
  20. salmansohail_
    Feb 28, 2017
    9
    A Completely new video game from Guerrilla Games. I expected them to create a new and powerful trilogy as they did with Killzone. And was I surprised, with the last installment being a bit of a letdown from them. They spent 4 years creating a incredible new and innovative world with an equally exciting plot. They designed Horizon Zero Dawn with no exceptions, they went all out. The combatA Completely new video game from Guerrilla Games. I expected them to create a new and powerful trilogy as they did with Killzone. And was I surprised, with the last installment being a bit of a letdown from them. They spent 4 years creating a incredible new and innovative world with an equally exciting plot. They designed Horizon Zero Dawn with no exceptions, they went all out. The combat is incredible and the graphics are outstanding, im mainly PC Gamer but even then I have to props to the developer for creating such an incredible detailed world. The story has a plot twist in the end which rounds the score higher. What I mainly want to discuss is how fun and in depth the story goes. Its actually one of the only plots that really created something excited and really gives me hopes that there is still awesome developers out there who dont just love grabbing money from fans. But like every game Horizon Zero Dawn has one major flaw. The side-missions or quests. There all alike and the same pretty much, each one requires you to get something for someone or do something for them, the first few times its fun but it gets a little repetitive over time but underneath that is very likely the best PlayStation Exclusive of 2017.

    Pros:
    -Attention Grabbing Graphics
    -In Depth Story
    -Innovative Gameplay
    -Detailed Combat
    -Ingenious use of enemies

    Cons:
    -Repetitive Side Quests

    Overall I would give this game a 9.3./10 which is really a attention grabbing score.    … Expand
  21. paddystudmuffin
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    What a great game! I love it. Some many great games out at minute and nier out next week is looking like a keeper as well. Graphics gameplay and atmosphere are spot on here. Just get ityou wouldnt be disappointed ))
  22. Goo4you
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    This is an IP that doesn't deserve to fade into Obscurity! The sheer amount of detail done for this title is astounding. The graphics are amazing, the control over the character is amazing, the detail put into conversation(s) is amazing. The amount of attention to detail is astounding (completing a piece of a quest before actually picking up said quest and there being dialogue imputed withThis is an IP that doesn't deserve to fade into Obscurity! The sheer amount of detail done for this title is astounding. The graphics are amazing, the control over the character is amazing, the detail put into conversation(s) is amazing. The amount of attention to detail is astounding (completing a piece of a quest before actually picking up said quest and there being dialogue imputed with natural inflections in language is that special kind of awesome). The story is thoughtful and unique, the combat is fresh and familiar at the same time.

    This is a new IP with all the right things done.

    Yet I fear for the title because as of this review, Zelda's Breath of the Wild has the chance of eclipsing this vibrant new world. I don't normally take stock in how high of a rating a game gets as being the staple of a great game, but when I see both 8's from users and critics, I fear that people will think this is just another "run-of-the-mill" title and not worth their time. It's very much worth your time filled with a fantastical theoretical world full of amazing depth.

    This is a shining beacon of just what video games as a medium can produce when passion, skill, and capital are used wisely.    … Expand
  23. peteraff1
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Horizon is a triumph in open world games. It's an adventure that you don't want to leave. Because the world is so glorious, immersive and gives you a sense of freedom like no other game in this genre has done so far. You can spend time just running around the world listening to the soundtrack, and destroying robots by using a variety of tactics.

    Horizon has, probably, the best    Horizon is a triumph in open world games. It's an adventure that you don't want to leave. Because the world is so glorious, immersive and gives you a sense of freedom like no other game in this genre has done so far. You can spend time just running around the world listening to the soundtrack, and destroying robots by using a variety of tactics.

    Horizon has, probably, the best third-person gameplay I've ever played. It's a mix of Metal Gear Solid V + Uncharted + GTA. The graphics are to take your breath away. In fact the graphics are on another level, the explendor in your eyes sometimes even feels something religious. It's a wonderful world that flows perfectly with the gameplay with almost no frame rate drops. It's a perfectly polished game.

    The game/lore is written in a way so inviting and brilliant that when I was playing, the old world colide with modern/future, passing a strong sense of mystery and curiosity in which I remembered old movies such as The Terminator, Total Recall, maybe because the set and even on the soundtrack you perceive nuances of the past and future.

    Horizon picks up elements of other games and does it correctly. Even collectibles make sense, they add lore and reward the player.

    The most negative aspects of the game is fighting with humans, including AI and voice (humans enemies). Human enemies don't has so much sense of "angry" and "Brutality" in fighting, like The Last of Us for example. I hope GG will improve the game in this sense in the next title. But fighting with humans it's still fun because of the amazing gameplay.

    9.5 - Aloy is my favorite female character in video games right now :)    … Expand
  24. papadrew7
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game will go down as one of the greatest games of all time. With amazing graphics, compelling story, engaging combat, and characters you really care about this game is a grand slam. Great job guerrilla games!
  25. LumacJax
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    A very good game. I will not put a 10 on this one because there is always something to improve.

    Nice graphic. I'm not a big fan of the light during the dawn or the dusk (light really red and you barely see where you are.) For the gameplay, it's hard to make something new! I had the feeling to play witcher 3 (Aloy is agiler than Gerald however). Combats can be a little bit repetitive,    A very good game. I will not put a 10 on this one because there is always something to improve.

    Nice graphic. I'm not a big fan of the light during the dawn or the dusk (light really red and you barely see where you are.)
    For the gameplay, it's hard to make something new! I had the feeling to play witcher 3 (Aloy is agiler than Gerald however). Combats can be a little bit repetitive, but that is going to depend on how you want to play.

    Storyline: I'm not far enough in the game to be sure about the ending, but after few hours playing, I have a strong idea (maybe I will be surprised)

    At the end, I have a good feeling for this game. It's a mix (for my point of view) between Witcher 3 and shadow of Mordor.    … Expand
  26. nastybutler224
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I never never played a more beautiful game in my life. I feel like I joined the pc master race or something. I have a 4k HDR tv and this is the first game I have ever seen use it to it's fullest.
  27. Tazcat2011
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    HZD was not on my radar, but I am glad I got it day one. Horizon combines all the best parts of the Tomb Raider reboots, Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, and Monster Hunter and turns into an incredibly fun game with lots to do and see. The RPG-like skill tree, crafting, looting and weapon upgrades are great. The controls are perfect and combat is fun and intense. I really like the mainHZD was not on my radar, but I am glad I got it day one. Horizon combines all the best parts of the Tomb Raider reboots, Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, and Monster Hunter and turns into an incredibly fun game with lots to do and see. The RPG-like skill tree, crafting, looting and weapon upgrades are great. The controls are perfect and combat is fun and intense. I really like the main character, yes her name is a bit cheesy, but her personality and ass-kicking abilities more than make up for it. I love that Guerrilla gives you options on how to fight: you can be stealthy, set up an ambush with traps, to just charge right in. I can see why Kojima wants to use the Decima game engine for his project. Its your choice. The world is gorgeous and the overall mystery of what happened is intriguing. It keeps me digging around for all the hidden tidbits of backstory. So far HZD is GOTY pick.… Expand
  28. witcher6999
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Я обычно не ставлю играм 10, но это лучший Sci-Fi сюжет который я когда либо видел. И вообще одна из лучших игр последнего 10 летия. Магия заключается в том что ты погружаешься в роль героини, вас интересуют одинаковые вопросы. И ты получаешь ответы на всё. Что случилось с предтечами (нашей цивилизацией), откуда эти роботы похожие на животных, почему они нападают на людей, откуда родомЯ обычно не ставлю играм 10, но это лучший Sci-Fi сюжет который я когда либо видел. И вообще одна из лучших игр последнего 10 летия. Магия заключается в том что ты погружаешься в роль героини, вас интересуют одинаковые вопросы. И ты получаешь ответы на всё. Что случилось с предтечами (нашей цивилизацией), откуда эти роботы похожие на животных, почему они нападают на людей, откуда родом сама героиня и что вообще произошло на земле? Сюжет подается настолько лихо что каждый новый ответ казалось бы должен по умерить твой пыл, но он дает еще больше интересных вопросов и в итоге все объясняет и не притянуто за уши, а вполне грамотно. В конце оставался 1 единственный небольшой вопрос и после титров его красиво так твистанули в намек на продолжение)
    PS: Платина взята за 51 час. )    … Expand
  29. AceSeptre
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Going into Horizon: Zero Dawn my expectations were very high. Often this is a recipe for disaster; this however could not be further from what happened with this game. When Horizon first debuted I immediately latched onto the concept. A stone aged tribal society living in the ruins of a post apocalyptic world of the distant future is a concept that just hasn't been explored. GuerrillaGoing into Horizon: Zero Dawn my expectations were very high. Often this is a recipe for disaster; this however could not be further from what happened with this game. When Horizon first debuted I immediately latched onto the concept. A stone aged tribal society living in the ruins of a post apocalyptic world of the distant future is a concept that just hasn't been explored. Guerrilla Games' first venture into the realm of the RPG is a wondrous success.

    Outside of the concept behind Horizon, the game is hardly original. Guerrilla has borrowed pages from Bioware's ability to create memorable characters and dialogue, and CD Project Red's ability to create sharp and meaningful gameplay mechanics and gorgeous believable worlds, and Guerrilla executes this things almost flawlessly. The characters in Horizon are absolutely memorable, and the world may be the most beautiful open world to be seen on a PS4 yet. The core mechanics of the game are sharp and defined, but also very organic. The story is meaningful, even emotional in some ways, and the soundtrack to back it up is spot on, a shoe in for best original score for 2017.

    Horizon: Zero Dawn has some tough competition among PS4 exclusive titles. Having to contend with the likes of Naughty Dog's Uncharted 4, and From Software's Bloodborne is no easy task. However, considering that Horizon: Zero Dawn is Guerrilla Game's first foray into role playing games, even rating it among the top contenders is extremely impressive. Would I go as far as to say that Horizon is the single best PS4 exclusive to date? No I would not, however I believe this game is deserving of a top three spot, no questions asked. Maybe even a top two. I rate Horizon Zero Dawn a 9/10.    … Expand
  30. Poonishar
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Excellent game. Firstly, the graphics are absolutely incredible, I find myself having to pan the camera around a lot of the time just to take in the surroundings, the attention to detail and the level of artwork is the highest I've seen so far on PS4. The combat is ace, it is far more satisfying to play that it looks in videos which is great. The A.I of the machines is seriouslyExcellent game. Firstly, the graphics are absolutely incredible, I find myself having to pan the camera around a lot of the time just to take in the surroundings, the attention to detail and the level of artwork is the highest I've seen so far on PS4. The combat is ace, it is far more satisfying to play that it looks in videos which is great. The A.I of the machines is seriously impressive, maybe the most impressive aspect of the game- again, this is the highest quality I have seen so far in video gaming. I would say the game overall feels 70% Witcher 3 and 30% rise of the tomb raider, combining every thing that's great about those games, and nothing that is negative. Lastly, the playability is seriously addictive. It's rare that I find myself unable to stop playing a game, but this game makes me want to go on after every mission and that's credit to the great story and superb gameplay.

    On a side note, if you want to check the authenticity of the negative user reviews, just click on the users profile and you will see that the majority of them are from jealous and bitter Xbox owners. One day they will get something close to a decent exclusive.    … Expand
  31. dty
    Apr 24, 2018
    9
    Incredible, beautiful and immersive game. Main story is very interesting and so are the majority of side quests. Great combat and gameplay with so much to do in a stunning world.
  32. EmirKhorasani
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I have just completed the story of Horizon: Zero Dawn. I have never been so violently moved to tears by a story.

    The narrative grabs you halfway through and it is one of the most powerful narratives I've ever experienced. Coupled with incredibly fun and fulfilling combat, it makes Horizon: Zero Dawn a system seller for the PS4 and a must play game for everyone. This is the best game    I have just completed the story of Horizon: Zero Dawn. I have never been so violently moved to tears by a story.

    The narrative grabs you halfway through and it is one of the most powerful narratives I've ever experienced. Coupled with incredibly fun and fulfilling combat, it makes Horizon: Zero Dawn a system seller for the PS4 and a must play game for everyone.

    This is the best game on PS4, Period.    … Expand
  33. Mindtricks
    Feb 28, 2017
    8
    great grafics amazing visuals,nice combats and mechanics the story was ok but is a new IP so for this time its a 8/10.
    Pd: for that childish sony fanboys **** other plataforms just enjoy all the games and stop act like a stupid fanboys
    Hermosos graficos, hermosa visualizacion, buenos combates y mecanicas pero la historia esta ok pero por ser una nueva IP le doy un 8/10 Pd: a todos esos    great grafics amazing visuals,nice combats and mechanics the story was ok but is a new IP so for this time its a 8/10.
    Pd: for that childish sony fanboys **** other plataforms just enjoy all the games and stop act like a stupid fanboys
    Hermosos graficos, hermosa visualizacion, buenos combates y mecanicas pero la historia esta ok pero por ser una nueva IP le doy un 8/10
    Pd: a todos esos niños fanboys de sony, solo disfruten todols los juegos y dejen de insultar a las otrs plataformas y dejen de actuar como unos fanboys estupidos    … Expand
  34. Magicted135
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece. Playing it makes me realize why i love AAA quality exclusive and understand all the hate from other fanboys. The game is just perfect and no other game comes close especialy one thats dated on old compaired to 2017 standards. Horizon 2 sign me up Ill be waiting.
  35. durantftw
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Fenomenal game on all aspects. It having 72 negative reviews shows that the haters make the user scores pointless. You can not like the genre, you can not like some things about it, but scoring this a 0 can only be done out of hate, not out of a honest opinion. Amazing game.
  36. JohnHarper
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I know I wasn't the only one waiting for this game. Guerrilla Games shifting from the Killzone series, to make an open world action adventure have with RPG elements, have nailed it. I'm quite surprised how well this was put together, especially considering this is their first game NOT called Killzone. I'm only an hourish in and I can't ask for a better game. Believe me, the hype is real.I know I wasn't the only one waiting for this game. Guerrilla Games shifting from the Killzone series, to make an open world action adventure have with RPG elements, have nailed it. I'm quite surprised how well this was put together, especially considering this is their first game NOT called Killzone. I'm only an hourish in and I can't ask for a better game. Believe me, the hype is real. Well done Guerrilla Games, well done… Expand
  37. cgsaunders97
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    From beginning to end, Horizon: Zero Dawn is a truly fantastic, memorable, and a shining example of how to do an open-world RPG that doesn't get tiresome.

    With an intriguing protagonist, a beautiful world packed with things to see and do, and an interesting story, this is absolutely a game you just have to experience.
  38. Cambiandolados
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    sweet marinated chocolate covered baby roasted marshmallow Jesus, this games graphics are like a kick to the balls: breath taking. Like trying to dump and old ex from a bad relationship that you stay there for the sex, this games storyline will keep you hook and playing till late hours. With amazing response to controls and ability to handle the character, you begin to wonder, is this howsweet marinated chocolate covered baby roasted marshmallow Jesus, this games graphics are like a kick to the balls: breath taking. Like trying to dump and old ex from a bad relationship that you stay there for the sex, this games storyline will keep you hook and playing till late hours. With amazing response to controls and ability to handle the character, you begin to wonder, is this how god feels when he controls the vadicant church? **** I should be religious. Compelling characters and a strong female role that makes the main character from alien say "damn gurl" must play this game, unless you hate life and pizza, then by those means we're taking all your stuff. Till you are ready to join civilization.… Expand
  39. batson456
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I was not expecting to like this game. I've played many open world games, and other than the Witcher 3, they all bore me to tears after a brief period of time.Also, as great as Guerillas last series was (Killzone), lets be honest, story and exploration was not a strong point of those games, so it would seem unlikely they would pull it off here. My expectations were shattered. This game hasI was not expecting to like this game. I've played many open world games, and other than the Witcher 3, they all bore me to tears after a brief period of time.Also, as great as Guerillas last series was (Killzone), lets be honest, story and exploration was not a strong point of those games, so it would seem unlikely they would pull it off here. My expectations were shattered. This game has me sucked in! The world is absolutely fantastic! I actually want to talk to every NPC, follow every dialogue path, explore every nook and cranny because I am just so damn engrossed by the world that Guerilla Games built. For the first time ever I have a desire to find all the collectibles because I love finding small tidbits of world lore that gives me a bit more of a glimpse into what happened to this ancient civilization and what is happening to the games protagonist, Aloy. I haven't yet beaten the game, and this may just be the honeymoon period, but at this moment, I am just twitching to get back to Horizon and find myself another ancient ruin to explore or bandit camp to clear. This game truly is worthy of all the praise it can have heaped on it, and is my favorite game so far this year.

    Pros
    -Engrossing world
    -Gorgeous graphics
    -Fantastic combat
    -Fun collectibles
    -Fun side quests
    -Writing, for the most part, is quite solid
    -Great RPG like mechanics breaks up the normal grind that games like this usually suffer from

    Cons
    -Voice acting can be a bit iffy sometimes (including rare bits of awkward writing)
    -Hopefully the story keeps at the same pace and doesn't give away too much too early, not really a con, but could be!    … Expand
  40. SonicClancy
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    +Narutally Gorgeous World and Visuals
    +Engaging Story
    +Tactically Combat
    +Imaginative Enemy Design
    -Way Point is uncertain Sometimes

    It is the wonderful sci-fi game with stone age theme and gorgeous game ever made on the console.
  41. blakfayt
    May 9, 2017
    9
    Before we get this started I have to say two things. One, though my rating is a 9 I would honestly say the game's an 8.5. Two, a huge complaint I've noticed from the fistful of negative reviews is that this game "pushes the feminist agenda." Now if you think that having a female protagonist that's among the 10% of characters in the game that's not a **** eating ape is "pushing an agenda" IBefore we get this started I have to say two things. One, though my rating is a 9 I would honestly say the game's an 8.5. Two, a huge complaint I've noticed from the fistful of negative reviews is that this game "pushes the feminist agenda." Now if you think that having a female protagonist that's among the 10% of characters in the game that's not a **** eating ape is "pushing an agenda" I will gladly point you to any of a dozen male characters (Kirito from Sword Art Online for one) that are god tier Gary Stus that only get hated on for by a fraction of people and none of them say he's "pushing the meninist agenda." We'll get into the issues with Aloy, our protagonist, in due time.

    HZD, as I will abbreviate, is an open world game where you kill robot creatures with a bow and other long range weapons, as well as the occasional spear. The combat is NOT slow paced, unless you play stealth and only use the bow. You see, one of the interesting things about the game is that you get five or so weapons to fight with. Two types of bow, fast and strong, as well as a bomb tossing slingshot, tripwires that explode, and a harpoon that holds enemies down. Generally late game combat consists of you slapping on your high powered explosive slingshot and unleashing a volley of flaming destruction that only the two toughest enemies in the game could survive.

    Between combat you'll be looting enemies, human and machine, for materials and upgrades, using your own form of "detective vision" to follow trails for quests, and have chats with people with useless dialog options. There's really only a handful of quests that matter in the game, and they're tied to special NPCs and relatively easy to find when you think about it. Completing these is only important for a single trophy, but the character stories are fairly interesting so it's worth doing it for the sake of those alone.

    Speaking of stories, HZD takes place in some kind of apocalyptic future (Not a spoiler, it was in trailers and the first five minutes of the game) but it's so far into the future that no one remembers an apocalypse, there's hundred foot tall trees growing out of old skyscrapers, and humans are acting like it's the BC era. Aloy is an abandoned girl, shunned by her native American esque tribe for an unknown reason. She is raised by an outcast that tells her if she can become a Brave (special tribe warriors) the elders of the tribe will answer any question she asks them, like where she came from. From there Aloy goes on a quest to stop some great corruption that's turning once docile machines into overpowered killing ... machines... and leaving some kind of dark goo everywhere it goes. And her quest just happens to tie into what happened to the ancient people that mysteriously vanished.

    Now, here's where the negative reviews are getting their "feminist agenda" nonsense from, and it's because they missed history class. See, a lot of Native American tribes were pretty matriarchal, that is the women held a good deal of power. The Nora, HZD's Native Americans, are like that too. Combined with Aloy being a girl who has a couple of moments that are a bit too smart for any protagonist (Though the big twist of the game might explain that away, depending on how you feel about genetics and how much having smart parents affects a child's IQ) and of course raging males used to seeing a muscle man smash everyone's brains in feel small when the tiny girl knows the Earth is round. These reviews aren't worth paying attention to. Aloy has some problems, but she's relatively well developed compared to a lot of games like this (Notably, she has better character than Far Cry 3's protagonist who's just a rich **** that start killing people and never has the appropriate psychological trauma that would cause because viddy games).

    The worst sin of HZD are these little choices in the dialog that do... nothing. They affect how Aloy reacts in that moment and mean nothing afterwards. Maybe if there's a sequel the game will remember the choices you make, but right now they don't do anything at all other than give shallow replay value to see what changes if you hit the boy with a rock rather than not hit him with a rock. (He's still a dick later no matter which you pick! Surprise, it changes nothing, just like a Telltale game.)

    Overall, while the characters are average at best, the story is really interesting, and the gameplay is fun. You can be tactical, set up traps and lure machines into them, or jump out and go mad throwing bombs and shooting arrows everywhere, both are viable. Graphically the game's beautiful, and none of the collectibles people complain about are necessary, as a collectible should be. Too many games lock powerups behind out of the way nonsense. I got the platinum for this game in about 60 hours, and that's a pretty perfect play time for a game this big, and it was worth every minute.    … Expand
  42. shenlong
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    The story grips you right out of the gate. Storylines have always been convoluted in open world games because of how sidetracked the player can get with other tasks and side quests.
  43. Voodoo123
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    In stark contrast to developer guerrilla games killzone past, Horizon ZD excels using open world sandbox RPG as a platform to tell a genuinely engaging story with a highly enjoyable action gameplay focus. Easily the best game i've played in ages and one I couldn't stop thinking about after I started. If you havent yet purchased this game I implore you do so!
  44. pratikgorasia
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    one word game" awsome"
    play it and feel it, fell the thunder, magic ,thrill and wilderness of open world
    top notch story and action.
  45. inopinatus
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    An enthralling masterpiece of storytelling and player progression in a wonderfully imagined and rendered open world. My game of the year for sure, eclipsing the turgid political melodrama and tedious combat we've seen in so many open-world games lately. Looks stunning and bears replaying on New Game+ Ultra Hard mode for a completely different challenge.
  46. shlammer
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    Stoked on this. Guerrilla seems to have mastered the mechanics of action adventure with an original setting and beautiful lighting and rendering.

    Art direction 10/10
    Setting 10/10
    Story 9/10
    Gameplay 9/10

    The only thing I wish I had was the PS4 Pro and a 4k TV to see the highest res gameplay.
    Excited to see this one to the end!!
  47. marmotmx
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    Great story and characters, as Aloy you learn more about this world, what happened to the ancient civilizations and the dangers ahead. Some sidequests are the typical go and fetch or go and kill, but the main story is awesome and dark, something that I liked in this game is that the collectibles give you hints about what is happening. Some animations have minor flaws but overall is a veryGreat story and characters, as Aloy you learn more about this world, what happened to the ancient civilizations and the dangers ahead. Some sidequests are the typical go and fetch or go and kill, but the main story is awesome and dark, something that I liked in this game is that the collectibles give you hints about what is happening. Some animations have minor flaws but overall is a very addicting game, after 50% progression all the story and mysteries unravel quite quickly. The NPC could have been more polished or useful (like help you in battles) but the core of the game is Aloy and how she fits in this unknown and dangerous world.… Expand
  48. Aluwul
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Buena jugabilidad, buenos gráficos, buen mundo, muchas horas de juego, es semi perfecto. La mayor parte de las malas criticas son por usuarios de Nintendo y Xbox que ni han jugado el juego no pueden jugar este titulazo.
  49. sakion
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Great story, breathtaking graphic, intense combat, overall is amazing, masterpiece. If you like Skyrim, Fallout 4, Uncharted 4 you will love this game.
  50. Hunter2020
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    Para mi horizon zero dawn es un juego increíble, tiene una historia muy buena , una banda sonora espectacular y graficamente esta muy bien hecho, tiene un mundo precioso. Para mi es el juego del año .
  51. dede32w
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    For Guerilla to jump into the Open World RPG genre with this much awe-inspiring beauty and for the game to damn near perfect definitely earns them a 10/10 in my book
  52. Mrakovcic
    Apr 19, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With interesting gameplay, magnificent graphics and a brilliant story I have to say, Horizon Zero Dawn is amazing achievement in gaming. One of the the best titles for PS4 ever.
    After 150 hours in-game, HZD deserves few comments extra. I'm not that kind of player who collects trophies but in this game I went platinum. And one other thing, I think this was the only game that I completed 100%. The thing is, in most of the games, there is no need to accomplish this. In HZD, it was actually really fun to do so. Key word is fun: exploring world, fighting tough machines like Stormbirds, Rockbreakers or Thunderjaws, finding stuff like shield-weaver armor or terblaster weapon, completing strange quests like "Acquired taste" and so on. I'm really sad because there is no more than 22 side quests and this world crave for more especially in the end, when you finish the game. Few words about weapon and outfit system. Outfits are nice balanced. You are not limited with only one armor and modification, you can use the best one depending on situation and you can exchange modifications as you like. Weapons and armor alike. As for weapons, my favorite is Tripcaster and variety of traps it provides. Did you know, you can kill any machine instantly with it? And corruption arrows? You don't need to override the machines to make them fight for you. Just use Corruption arrows! As I said, this is a fun part so please ignore those zero score reviews they're not real. You will have lots of fun with Horizon Zero Dawn and games should be like that, fun and interesting, immersive and graphically beautiful. Nice job Gorilla Games, really nice job.    … Expand
  53. Alio
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    Really good game the Open world is great the graphics are great and the colorful world,great enemy machines great combat and stealth good dialogue side quests are perfect but some lack in the main story (but it's get interesting and more better after the first 6 hours)and crappie face amintaion,and somtime **** controller not that good human AI ,overall it's my top 10 favorite game.
  54. ravenous13
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    I have never written a review but I had to create an account to specifically rate this game. 1st of all, all those idiots giving this game a 0, I'm pretty sure your parents are related. Now with that out of the way this game is as near to perfect as you can get in a RPG. That being said, I am not a huge RPG fan to begin with. But this game has elements of other games that I enjoyI have never written a review but I had to create an account to specifically rate this game. 1st of all, all those idiots giving this game a 0, I'm pretty sure your parents are related. Now with that out of the way this game is as near to perfect as you can get in a RPG. That being said, I am not a huge RPG fan to begin with. But this game has elements of other games that I enjoy like Uncharted, Tomb Raider, Last of Us. The graphics are incredible (PS4 PRO). 4k HDR is the only way to truly enjoy this game to its full potential. The story is deep and captivating. I find myself getting lost in it for hours and cannot put the controller down. Im already kind of getting depressed as I approach what seems to be the inevitable end. It is not side quest heavy like other games of its type that I have played in the past. The quest menu is easy to follow and concise. The crafting and upgrade menus are also fairly easy to figure out. Do yourself a favor and get the Tinker skill as soon as possible. The open world is stunning visually although its not completely open with sometimes nothing but trees and a few rabbits for long distances. I do wish, however, that there were more customizing options for both weapons and armor, which are both very limited. I found myself pretty much running through the game with 2 bows and 1 outfit that I bought almost at the beginning of the game and am doing quite fine. It would be nice if you can upgrade different elements of your outfits and weapons like in Tomb Raider. The game is not without its flaws. I find the control scheme a bit wonky and the jumping/climbing is sketchy at best. The bow aiming seems to be inconsistent as well. Im just nitpicking at this point, you eventually get used to both and hardly notice it. Overall this game lacks very little and is a must play in my opinion.… Expand
  55. alejo_o
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Great breath of fresh air, far from perfect but still amazing. A new IP that takes elements from a lot of great games and with a huge open world that is very easy to get lost in. Alloy is bae and is a great character to add to playstation's roster of exclusive characters. Also amazing graphics and a must play for all gamers.
  56. Pabz
    May 6, 2017
    9
    My time with Horizon Zero Dawn has been an absolute blast; probably my GOTY so far (I haven't played BoTW yet) and deservedly so. Guerilla Games have crafted a wonderful experience, a work of art that has stuck with me long after finishing the story.

    The visuals are amazing, the sound brilliant, but these would mean less without there being a cohesive and enjoyable game with well    My time with Horizon Zero Dawn has been an absolute blast; probably my GOTY so far (I haven't played BoTW yet) and deservedly so. Guerilla Games have crafted a wonderful experience, a work of art that has stuck with me long after finishing the story.

    The visuals are amazing, the sound brilliant, but these would mean less without there being a cohesive and enjoyable game with well crafted gameplay elements which Horizon Zero Dawn succeeds in doing. The whole package, the elements of game wizard mastery on display is wonderful, and makes the game such a joy to play.

    The story is good, the post-apocalyptic setting is well written, with collectables and other logs serving as providers of history and backstory, injecting pieces of memories into the game that fills whatever gaps the main narrative skips over.

    I had a lot of fun with the combat in this game; originally I was disappointed there was no real melee options (you only get a spear), however as I progressed, the options for combat widened. A lot. Unlocking traps, potions, new ranged weapons gives you the variety and options to tackle the most difficult enemies in the game; and you will need to mix it up, which is a great way in making the player experiment with different combat strategies.

    I could go on and on about this game, but I won't. Just get it. It really is one of the best exclusives on the market.

    Excellent sci-fi adventure on offer. Must play.    … Expand
  57. Razgrez11
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    This game is absolutely stunning. It does take moments of patience, which not everyone can handle. If you are only into Call of Duty games where you just go running in shooting up the place, you are gonna have a bad time with this game.

    So if you enjoy free roam with a little stealth and awesome action, this game is for you. Not to mention the graphics are BEAUTIFUL. I haven't found    This game is absolutely stunning. It does take moments of patience, which not everyone can handle. If you are only into Call of Duty games where you just go running in shooting up the place, you are gonna have a bad time with this game.

    So if you enjoy free roam with a little stealth and awesome action, this game is for you. Not to mention the graphics are BEAUTIFUL. I haven't found anything to complain about yet.    … Expand
  58. Tito23
    Jul 26, 2017
    9
    This take from Guerrilla Games of getting out of their comfort zone of the Kill Zone series is astonishing. From sticking with linear FPS to an open world RPG, you would not think this is their first open world game. The rich graphics of utilizing every ounce of the PS4 power is revolutionary. It is well optimized and so beautiful and crisp. I have gotten lost at the different environmentsThis take from Guerrilla Games of getting out of their comfort zone of the Kill Zone series is astonishing. From sticking with linear FPS to an open world RPG, you would not think this is their first open world game. The rich graphics of utilizing every ounce of the PS4 power is revolutionary. It is well optimized and so beautiful and crisp. I have gotten lost at the different environments of this game because it just sinks you in.

    Now for the story. The story is very interesting. It does a great job of making you want to know what happened with the world before the machines revolted and the connection with everything that happens to Aloy. It's definitely intriguing. It isn't bland, and starts a little slow for the first hour but it definitely picks up. With the adventure of constantly finding something new, and how this mystery starts to come together, it is hard to believe why such negative reviews popped up on the user critic board. Then again, probably fanboyism from the Xbox and PC community and just wants to bring the score down.. It isn't the most mesmerizing or dramatic story that sinks you into your feelings but it is definitely a good one and I am looking forward to the DLC.

    Gameplay. Gameplay in this game is where it stands out the most. AI is so intelligent, it makes you have to think on your feet constantly, no matter how high of a level you are. I cannot think of a game that I have played, especially in this generation, that has such an intelligent AI that no matter what enemy you face, you have to be cautious of your actions. The fighting mechanism is absolutely flawless. It isn't repetitive, you can change your styles of fighting anytime, and of course I love the oh s*** moments where I run out of arrows and need to craft as I am getting chased down by a hoard of enemies. The bigger the enemy, the more fun and destructive it gets.

    Side quest. This is where it starts to bring down the score a little bit for me. Side quest are just bland. Feels like I am doing the same thing over and over. Didn't keep me interested with each quest and I am glad this game doesn't make it mandatory for you to do them. Because if that had happened, I would have brought the score down to a 7 easily because of how rushed and no heart at all was felt for the side quest as it was for the story and gameplay. Kind of just like eh we put this in here to just do it sort of thing. So once you complete the story, there is no drive or really anything you like to do afterwards.

    A side note as I come to concluding this review, is about the voice acting and dialogue. It was eh. Not believable. I couldn't see or feel the stress, or love or really any emotion from the characters. It isn't the worse thing in video game history, but I hope for the future installments, I hope they work on this minor thing to make you more attached to the characters and really believe the feelings they are so called having. They have the right story and set up, just needs that extra heart and soul in the acting.

    Overall, this game is a fantastic stepping stone for Guerrilla Games to go forth with new installments and a bigger win for Sony for bringing yet another fantastic exclusive to their line up of games.    … Expand
  59. ZacFry
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn deserves to be placed alongside Mass Effect 2 and Witcher 3 as one of the greatest story-driven RPG's ever created. The graphics, the story, and the score are all top notch, but the greatest surprise is the gameplay. I do not recall a game that was this rewarding to play from a mechanical standpoint, as the game allows you to strategically take down behemoths by methodsHorizon Zero Dawn deserves to be placed alongside Mass Effect 2 and Witcher 3 as one of the greatest story-driven RPG's ever created. The graphics, the story, and the score are all top notch, but the greatest surprise is the gameplay. I do not recall a game that was this rewarding to play from a mechanical standpoint, as the game allows you to strategically take down behemoths by methods of your own choosing. If anything, I just wish it were more challenging. Like the mechanics, the story is intriguing, and heartfelt, keeping the player interested throughout, thanks to great pacing and meaningful side-quests. In a year where seemingly every major gaming studio is trying to convert to an open-world RPG format (with many succeeding), let the record show that Horizon did it the best.… Expand
  60. Gizmo-Guy
    Dec 19, 2017
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is pretty awesome game with incredible combat system, great physics and intriguing sorytelling. This game dont won any awards but i think this game is one of the best of this generation
  61. Sceptic
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    I've enjoyed my time with HZD,but there's little that's new or compelling.Sure,the Robots are great but the quests,especially side quests,are boring.Talk to a tribesperson you don't care about or even remember their name repeatedly and do some busy work for a little reward.The overall story is good,but comes in patches over a long period so you're rarely in it story wise,it just pops upI've enjoyed my time with HZD,but there's little that's new or compelling.Sure,the Robots are great but the quests,especially side quests,are boring.Talk to a tribesperson you don't care about or even remember their name repeatedly and do some busy work for a little reward.The overall story is good,but comes in patches over a long period so you're rarely in it story wise,it just pops up from time to time.This is because of a lack of open world experience from the Devs or at least too much of an action focus.However,it's a fine first attempt.Graphics and sound design are excellent,but gameplay needs some tweaks,as well as the inventory system.It's not a real concern as I expect the sequel to be much better.… Expand
  62. Ristul
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    The best game I have played since Witcher 3, you are in for one of the most beautiful games ever created, and the combat and story is also top notch. The game really raises the bar of open world action rpgs. BUY!
  63. Shartrais
    Jun 13, 2017
    10
    Una maravilla, en lo jugable, en lo técnico, en la historia, de lo mejor de los últimos años, para todo amante de la acción/aventura. Una fórmula perfecta. Unos gráficos que pueden abrir bocas.
  64. Bahazbz
    May 24, 2017
    10
    A fully open world game with the all the competence and thrill of a linear blockbuster. Though it does borrow quite a bit from of the popular open world titles, everything it takes it tweaks and enhances to make one of the greatest action RPGs to date. Infinitely polished and almost entirely free of bugs, this is a must plan for any PS4 owner.
  65. BorisBomb
    Aug 22, 2017
    10
    This was absolutely amazing i loved every second of it. This is way freaking better than the kill zone franchise i hope to god they keep going with it please.
  66. SimbaUno
    May 19, 2017
    10
    This is a stunning visual and emotional experience from Guerrilla Games. The layer of story telling is incredible. The world they have built is one that is engaging, brutal, beautiful and mysterious. There is so much going on between the back story of Aloy as an outcast, the war with the Mad Carja King and the destruction of the old ones. Aloy is an intriguing character who you see growThis is a stunning visual and emotional experience from Guerrilla Games. The layer of story telling is incredible. The world they have built is one that is engaging, brutal, beautiful and mysterious. There is so much going on between the back story of Aloy as an outcast, the war with the Mad Carja King and the destruction of the old ones. Aloy is an intriguing character who you see grow as the game goes. I didn't find the dialogue options changed how i played the game much, but i appreciate them being there. Of course all of this means nothing in a game unless the mechanics are there, and are they ever in this game. The combat is fluid, easy to learn, and fun to use. One of the tools you get to help you fight (which i what talk about in detail) set this game apart from others like it. Overall, an extremely engaging, emotional, and enjoyable experience that is a console seller, and a must buy for anyone with a PS4.… Expand
  67. khae0798
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    I bought a PS4 just for this game. Must play. Unique game.
    Best graphics ive seen in any game. Smooth gameplay.
    Storyline amazing. The level of creative thought and detail into this game, makes it one of those games that will never go old. Well polished. Flagship game IMHO.
  68. sirofsake
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    What can i say about this game that hasn't already been said. The graphics are stunning, the game it self takes the best bits of far cry and The Witcher and makes them its own. the story is fantactic and the wonder you get from seeing all the differnt machines is suberb. I can't recomend this enough.
  69. pt122781
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. Compare it all you want to other games in this genre or that it may take ideas from, but it is it's own kind with a great new direction. Extremely addictive and fun! Best graphics I've seen this generation, even better than the Witcher 3, Arkham Knight and Mad Max as far as graphical fidelity. The UI could have used some more work, maybe 3D models for robots andThis game is amazing. Compare it all you want to other games in this genre or that it may take ideas from, but it is it's own kind with a great new direction. Extremely addictive and fun! Best graphics I've seen this generation, even better than the Witcher 3, Arkham Knight and Mad Max as far as graphical fidelity. The UI could have used some more work, maybe 3D models for robots and inventory, but that is nit picking at this point. Great job Guerilla Games and congratulations on a fantastic new IP.… Expand
  70. linksys17
    Mar 7, 2017
    8
    Last Horizon Zero Dawn is a good game.

    I have been playing RPGs and Action Adventure Open World games for a long time on many platforms and can say with absolute certainty that Last Horizon is a worthy modern action open world game, but an rpg... that might be debatable. I know that rpg gamers have high expectations and Last Horizon doesn't exactly meet them. Last Horizon Zero Dawn    Last Horizon Zero Dawn is a good game.

    I have been playing RPGs and Action Adventure Open World games for a long time on many
    platforms and can say with absolute certainty that Last Horizon is a worthy modern action open world game,
    but an rpg... that might be debatable. I know that rpg gamers have high expectations and Last Horizon doesn't exactly meet them.
    Last Horizon Zero Dawn is best approached as an action game with rpg elements.
    Basically if you came into the game expecting Far Cry, you will be pleasantly surprised.
    If you came into the game expecting witcher 3 or skyrim you will be massively disappointed.
    There are no real leveled stats or gear just tiered weapons with "modification coils" that you use to give certain buffs
    like elemental damage, armor piercing and regular damage. When you level you get 10 extra HP and a skill point to use on the
    somewhat limited perk/skill system. It is mostly passive skills, not many active skills. Besides the relatively simplistic
    combat and leveling system the sidequests are relatively boring with a lack of emphasis on interesting characters and deep narrative.
    There are a few exceptions but I will not spoil them. Basically witcher and skyrim have much better side quests with more attention to detail.
    Another issue was the audio, there was alot of echoing and poor surround sound support. You would expect an immersive open world to get the
    audio right..... right???

    Now that I got the negatives out of the way let me tell you what this game does right. The main story. It is wonderful and has some very deep
    and emotional content. The combat. It is very fun and it was engaging and made me interested in learning about the different effective ways
    of taking down certain machines. The visuals. It was stunning and HDR really brought out the colors and contrast.
    A lot of mid-tones were crystal clear and wouldn't have been with 8 bit color. I wish their non engine cut scenes were in 10 bit but oh well.
    The frame pacing is also really good and there were few frame drops. I am a PC gamer as well and I have a 144hz monitor but the frame pacing did a
    good job of preventing headaches and dizziness with the 30 fps cap.

    I had really low expectations for this game, mostly because Guerrilla Games never made a rpg. I also knew that if Sony wanted to make this game
    a console seller to kids they would have to make it pretty "PG" to expand the audience. Fortunately there were some adult themes, but not many :( damn kids.

    Overall I was expecting Far Cry with robot dinosaurs but Last Horizon Zero Dawn is more than that.
    For all the RPG nerds out there like me here is my scale for this game.

    Far Cry------Last Horizon---------------------Witcher 3    … Expand
  71. PeteAkuma
    Aug 23, 2017
    10
    THE GREATEST PLAYSTATION 4 GAME EVER!
    Horizon Zero Dawn, without a doubt, will become a true classic of PlayStation 4! 10 years from now, when someone asks me: "What is the best PS4 game you've ever played". Horizon Zero Dawn would be on top of my mind. (and hopefully God of War too)
    This game is phenomenal not just because it has the best graphics, or the fantastic and innovative    THE GREATEST PLAYSTATION 4 GAME EVER!
    Horizon Zero Dawn, without a doubt, will become a true classic of PlayStation 4! 10 years from now, when someone asks me: "What is the best PS4 game you've ever played". Horizon Zero Dawn would be on top of my mind. (and hopefully God of War too)
    This game is phenomenal not just because it has the best graphics, or the fantastic and innovative gameplay or unique and daring story, it's the combined of everything. But above all, it's Aloy that's shine the most.
    A story driven game can only be as good as how you make the characters to be. Characters are everything, In Zelda we have Link, in Halo we have Masterchief and in Horizon, we have Aloy. Aloy is the testament of a GREAT female lead, she experiences struggle, she has hardship and above all, she's relatable and extremely interesting. She's very badass and very special yes, but unlike most of other stories where they make 'em badass "just because" ...
    Aloy is badass and special for a reason, i can't say why cuz it's integrated with the plot. But i can guarantee you that almost everything she does, has a motive, and morality is on her side.
    At the end of the day, i really don't want to spoil the fun, so if you want to know how fantastic this game is, YOU MUST PLAY IT! It's one of those games that you will force your children to play it!    … Expand
  72. Oagoz
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is the first time I can say a title is a Console Seller. This was 100% the best gave I've played in the past few years. Incredible unpredictable story, tons of content, incredibly beautiful, and so deep you'll get lost a few times along the way.
  73. Nedda
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    really enjoy the open world, the story telling, the combat...
    the side quests and NPC voice and actings are much more betther than Witcher 3 and MEA for me.
  74. Domvik
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is mind blowingly good. It's gameplay and mechanics are nothing revolutionary, but the execution of them is so good, you simply do not care. The story is interesting and entertaining, and creates a mistery that makes the exploration very enjoyable.
  75. Maikel_12
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    Graficos de 10, genial jugabilidad, tiene muchisimas cosas copiadas de otros juegos como tomb raider, the witcher o farcry, los combates e hacen algo muy divertido aunque aburren cuando no sin maquinas gigantes, una gran historia, de lo mejor en exclusivos para ps4, recomendado, aunque se siente como otros juegos por tantas mecanicas copiadas es un juego muy divertido y largo
  76. chris247482
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    I didn't own a PS4 (prior I was only a PC gamer) until I saw this game on twitch. That pushed me to buy a PS4 and pick up this game. I have around 20 hours in the game and still a ways to go. The game is fun and has high quality production values. The graphics are excellent and the story is very engaging. While at first the combat system seems a bit repetitive as you get into the game andI didn't own a PS4 (prior I was only a PC gamer) until I saw this game on twitch. That pushed me to buy a PS4 and pick up this game. I have around 20 hours in the game and still a ways to go. The game is fun and has high quality production values. The graphics are excellent and the story is very engaging. While at first the combat system seems a bit repetitive as you get into the game and acquire more skills you begin to realize that you can employ a couple different combat techniques to accomplish you goals. Because your character can die pretty easily if she gets overwhelmed with opponents there is a strong bias towards stealth. The only downside with combat is the camera which takes some getting used to. There is no way to lock on to your target.. The sense I am getting from the game is there is not going to be a lot of replayability in terms of the storyline, so I doubt I will spend hundreds on top of hundreds of hours replaying the game like I do with witcher 3, but with all the side quests etc there is more than enough content here to justify the purchase.… Expand
  77. Robinpo
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Excellent game with excellent story, excellent fightign with robots and others excellent things ..... Buy this Masterpiece quickly!!!!!!!!! That's all
  78. jdd0713
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    This game is a must have for any ps4 owner. The graphics, the gameplay, from the thrill of killing a robot to the amazing sights to see, this is an open world masterpiece.
  79. derkonig6
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    I decided to play at least 8 hours before writing my opinion. This game looks gorgeous on the ps4 pro with a 4K TV. I like the fact that I have to be cautious and not beat the **** out of everything,that for me makes the game immersive and interesting. I have the HUD set to Dynamic and it's even better. So far the story is ok,I have done more side quests to level up because the machinesI decided to play at least 8 hours before writing my opinion. This game looks gorgeous on the ps4 pro with a 4K TV. I like the fact that I have to be cautious and not beat the **** out of everything,that for me makes the game immersive and interesting. I have the HUD set to Dynamic and it's even better. So far the story is ok,I have done more side quests to level up because the machines were wooping my ass . Worth the 60$ purchase,no regrets!… Expand
  80. Letiste-Gaming
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    Horizon: Zero Dawn es un título colosal, tan grande como las criaturas a las que hacemos frente en el título. Una delicia en lo jugable, inmersivo hasta decir basta, y con un apartado audiovisual a años luz de lo que hay actualmente en el mercado. Con una historia y una protagonista principal para el recuerdo, y con contenido para aburrir (unas 35 horas la historia principal).

    Cae en    Horizon: Zero Dawn es un título colosal, tan grande como las criaturas a las que hacemos frente en el título. Una delicia en lo jugable, inmersivo hasta decir basta, y con un apartado audiovisual a años luz de lo que hay actualmente en el mercado. Con una historia y una protagonista principal para el recuerdo, y con contenido para aburrir (unas 35 horas la historia principal).

    Cae en los males menores del género de mundo abierto, que lo alejan de la nota mas alta (misiones y actividades secundarias que pueden hacerse repetitivas a la larga) pero son una pequeña mancha que no debe alejaros de uno de los mejores títulos del año.

    Guerrilla ha salido airosa abandonando Killzone y nos ha regalado una aventura triple A en mayúsculas, de esas que por desgracia escasean (y mucho) en nuestros días.

    -¡¡Lee el análisis completo en Letiste Gaming!!-    … Expand
  81. PsykoMutt
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    I hesitate to give this game a perfect score, mainly because I believe if a game has any glaring fault or issue, that should automatically mark it down, but when prompted to come up with one, the only one I could come up with was that it is an exclusive, which is not worth docking a point.
    -The open world is immersive, and feels organic. You aren't always set upon by enemies, forcing you    I hesitate to give this game a perfect score, mainly because I believe if a game has any glaring fault or issue, that should automatically mark it down, but when prompted to come up with one, the only one I could come up with was that it is an exclusive, which is not worth docking a point.
    -The open world is immersive, and feels organic. You aren't always set upon by enemies, forcing you to keep your wits about you to avoid blundering into an enemy. This also helps when you wander into some areas, as you truly appreciate that this is a post apocalyptic world.
    -The collectibles have meaning. Vantages, Data Entries, and various others give a glimpse into the world as it existed before whatever happened, while some other components hint at what brought it about. Some are pointless, sure, but they're there for the completionists.
    -The enemies, while somewhat stupid, are legitimate threats. With the exceptions of an enemy type or two that only run away, even the smallest machine can kill you if you're not careful. Sure, most smaller enemies can be dealt with, but blunder into an ambush, or let them get an alarm off, and you better run.
    -Varying weapon types, terrain, and situations keep combat from getting stale. It's rare to see the same kinds of enemies in a group. Typically the 'gatherers' are accompanied by some Watchers, or a 'hunter', but sometimes you'll find a lone herbivore, lucky you! Or it wasn't alone, and it runs back, alerting the Watchers, and the three big hunters with its herd- Uh oh. It's rare to encounter the same situation, forcing you to come up with new plans on the fly.
    -No handholding! With the exception of the tutorial in the beginning, this game lets you figure out stuff on your own. Sure, you can check weaknesses in the menu, but some are brutally hard to get at, and you'll have to come up with a game plan on your own. Sniping? Trapping? Gung-Ho Arrows Blazing? It's all viable, if you have the skill to do it.
    -Intuitive menus! Especially in Shops! Have you ever sold a rare component for good money, only to find out later you needed it to upgrade your ammo container? Worry no more! The in shop menu tell you what each item is useful for (Crafting, Trading, or Selling), letting you know when you're clear to hock that junk.

    A few negative points would have to be that crafting some ammo pouches doesn't feel major, as you can craft ammo on the fly, but in intense combat situations, you may not have the time, so that's moot. The map is huge, but with reasonable load times, and accessible fast travel, that's hardly an issue. The good outweighs the bad by far in this game.

    Which is why I am sorely concerned by troll reviews and bitter fanboys, making accounts on this site just to badmouth a game they can't/won't play, or just to piss people off. If you dislike the game, that's fine, but judge it by genuine opinion, not by misguided hate.    … Expand
  82. SonOfGoatBoy
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    What a fantastic game this is.

    I didn't believe the hype surrounding it and after the initial wow factor of the graphics and the super-strong opening wore off, the next couple hours of play didn't do much to convince me, nomatter how amazing it looked (especially on the ps4 pro). Technically, there is nothing wrong with HZD, the controls are responsive, the pad layout is intuitive    What a fantastic game this is.

    I didn't believe the hype surrounding it and after the initial wow factor of the graphics and the super-strong opening wore off, the next couple hours of play didn't do much to convince me, nomatter how amazing it looked (especially on the ps4 pro).

    Technically, there is nothing wrong with HZD, the controls are responsive, the pad layout is intuitive and rapidly memorized. The game is smooth with the frame rate a solid 30fps and there is no screen-tearing I noticed. Animations and visuals easily match, and in my opinion, mostly better anything that has been released this generation so far (apart from the occasional odd facial animation, but we're not talking ME:A levels of bad).

    But something felt off, like I was missing a part of the puzzle when it came to taking down these robotic menaces.

    Then it clicked, once I started using the full range of toys on offer I realised the combat system is so much deeper than it seems at first. Fights, particularly with the larger enemies, became tactical affairs with me looking to gain every advantage I could. Blowing weapons off enemies to use against them, scanning for weaknesses, turning robo-dinos against each other and using the environment to significant effect became second nature and hugely satisfying. I then found myself completely hooked.

    So, don't just use the standard bow and arrow then complain the combat is shallow. Get creative, lay traps, change weapons, learn your foes weaknesses and execute plans. Then hastily change them on the fly as the games superb enemy AI throws a spanner in the works.

    The dynamic stealth system works effectively, as battles with human enemies devolved from a cat and mouse affair into loud firefights with explosions aplenty, only to turn quiet again just as quickly as I dove into cover and disappeared into dense thickets, once again picking people off one-by-one, First Blood style. Except with with an arguably better looking, female, flame-haired Rambo at my control.

    The story fast became much more engaging, with early cliche-ridden moments giving way to a slow-burning, thoughtful and complex tale which surprised me, gripped me and drove me to discover more about the world I was inhabiting. It even managed to make me forgive a few rather heavy-handed morality lessons the game insisted on 'teaching' me.

    The map is at first overwhelmingly large, but is incredibly detailed and gives the player plenty to do. And once fast travel points and the games equivalent of vehicles are unlocked, it becomes a breeze and a joy to navigate.

    All in all if, like me, you suffer from a minor post-opening malaise, don't be discouraged. You'll soon be rewarded by persevering with a vast, beautiful playground with fully-fleshed out characters you'll quickly grow to love (and hate) and, if you let yourself, you'll find yourself totally immersed in Aloy's compelling story right to the end.

    As for the 0's this has on this site, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But when you realise that opinion comes from people who haven't played this game and don't own a ps4 (which is evident by peoples review history). Then it is clear as day their 'opinion' comes from a place of jealousy and hate and is completely invalid.

    TLDR?

    Buy Horizon Zero Dawn and play the s**t out of it. Simply put, you won't regret your purchase at all.    … Expand
  83. Mavrix79
    May 10, 2017
    10
    This was the game I was searching for when I switched from XBOX to PlayStation. After Microsoft's launch debacle I decided to go to PS4 since I hadn't played much of there proprietary games, this is the by far and away the best of them all!!!!
  84. Johnliwing
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    It sure can get better in many aspects，but what it is now entertains me more than expected.I just get the vibe that is thrilling and addictive in the whole play-through.Also the story is awesome.
    One of the best games i've played in years.
  85. SYWNK
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Horizon: Zero Dawn is honestly the best game i have ever played. I struggled to even find a negative with the game. I did find one though, how does she no perfect freestyle? I don't understand how anyone could give it a negative review. The gameplay is smooth and fun, the enemies are intelligently designed, the story is engaging and the amount of content will last you weeks. It is a almostHorizon: Zero Dawn is honestly the best game i have ever played. I struggled to even find a negative with the game. I did find one though, how does she no perfect freestyle? I don't understand how anyone could give it a negative review. The gameplay is smooth and fun, the enemies are intelligently designed, the story is engaging and the amount of content will last you weeks. It is a almost perfect game with its only flaw being so minor that it isn't even a real problem.… Expand
  86. MonsterAm1
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    A game that gives you everything,Magnificent story,beautifully realized world and characters which is both interesting and fun to explore and get lost in and also the best gameplay I've seen in an open-world title,we didn't ask for a better game,sure the side quests and dialogues could have been slightly more refreshing but still I honestly don't see a reason to complain,I'm not someoneA game that gives you everything,Magnificent story,beautifully realized world and characters which is both interesting and fun to explore and get lost in and also the best gameplay I've seen in an open-world title,we didn't ask for a better game,sure the side quests and dialogues could have been slightly more refreshing but still I honestly don't see a reason to complain,I'm not someone who buys games so often,I spend my money very carefully and I'm happy to say that,HORIZON is the game I was looking for after a long wait since the revered WITCHER 3.… Expand
  87. UltimaRatio
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    This is my favorite PS4 game so far! This gem shines in all categories: the entire atmosphere composed of stunning graphics, amazing sound fx, beautifully designed and smart AI/machines and the great arsenal of weapons and ways to tackle your opponents make for a true masterpiece and will simply blow you away and take you on an amazing journey you will not forget anytime soon!
    This game    This is my favorite PS4 game so far! This gem shines in all categories: the entire atmosphere composed of stunning graphics, amazing sound fx, beautifully designed and smart AI/machines and the great arsenal of weapons and ways to tackle your opponents make for a true masterpiece and will simply blow you away and take you on an amazing journey you will not forget anytime soon!
    This game is so much more than just a boring tale of an outcast girl searching for answers about her own heritage and reasons for the extinction of humanity as we know it; the complex and suspenseful story will quickly take you away and keep you mesmerized for hours and hours.
    The thrilling contrast of post-apocalyptic, simplistic scenery and high-tech machines requiring specific strategic approaches makes this game really stand out.
    Sometimes I find myself just standing around on a random mountain or cliff just enjoying a breathtaking sunset. Can't wait for the next part.
    My already high expectations were not only met but exceeded by far, don't miss out on this amazing piece of gaming history!    … Expand
  88. IF72
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado jamas, es una mezcla perfecta de muchos juegos con una historia buenisima! No puede faltar a nadie que tenga una ps4… Expand
  89. Firewing2
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    Easily my pic for game of the year. After Mass Effect: Andromeda, I was just ecstatic for a game with realistic facial animations...

    The writing in this game is brilliant. The reluctant hero female protagonist is pitch-perfect. Aloy is motivated by self-interest, and often unabashedly exasperated and sarcastic about all the *help* everyone around her needs, especially since she never    Easily my pic for game of the year. After Mass Effect: Andromeda, I was just ecstatic for a game with realistic facial animations...

    The writing in this game is brilliant. The reluctant hero female protagonist is pitch-perfect. Aloy is motivated by self-interest, and often unabashedly exasperated and sarcastic about all the *help* everyone around her needs, especially since she never had the help she needed coming of age. But she warms and forms genuine relationships with those around her, decisions that are rewarded by the game in realistic ways. The writing is also surprising. Often time I think I see an obvious trope only to watch it subverted by a *genuine* response.

    Aloy, as a tribal huntress wandering into a world of ancient computers and machines, is not dumbstruck, nor does she play to the *ignorant savage* stereotype. Her curiosity is well-reasoned. She doesn't understand what technology does, or how it works, but makes obvious logical connections based on her own humanity. In a world where others look at technology superstitiously, she's relentless pragmatic and brilliantly adaptive. And for all that, she still comes across with a charming vulnerability that subtly reminds you that this is a 19 year old girl, outcast from society, just trying to find out who she is, and what her place in the world is.

    On top of this, the gameplay is brilliant. I mean, it's hard not to make hunting robot dinosaurs with a bow fun, but the game exceeded my expectations. The fact that your weapons gain new abilities, but don't get more powerful, and new outfits increase skills, but don't offer more protection, means that you don't have an issue with power creep as you explore. Sure, early machines aren't a challenge later in the game, but only because you know how to defeat them by now, not because your bow can now blow them away with a single shot. Even on easy difficulty settings, it pays to prepare the battlefield with traps whenever possible, and if you don't use the right weapons and techniques, late game fights will destroy you without mercy. But for all that, the game feels perfectly balanced. Enemies are hard at first, because you have to figure them out. Once you do, accuracy and preparation will carry you through, but the challenge is a constant.

    Finally, brilliant graphics and music design layer over the fun game play and excellent writing. The voice acting is particularly on point, with every character coming across as uniquely human, and possessed of an entire life that has nothing to do with you. The world feels large, and full of things to explore. Animations are a particular strong point as well. When going up stairs, while crouching, Aloy will actually scamper on her hands. Sometimes, for no reason, when mounting a rock, she'll throw in a little parkour flair. Everything moves fluidly, and realistically, which is important because the machines are supposed to be designed to move and feel like animals. The artists and animators perfectly captured the juxtaposed animal grace, and steel design of the creatures. You can just sit and watch them go about their lives and admire them.

    All-in-all, for a game I added to a list when I saw the trailer, but never thought about again, it's the most fun I've had playing a video game, and experiencing a video game story, in recent memory..    … Expand
  90. PIPOdeclown
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Awesome graphics and fun to play. Insane texture detail. Very livable alive world. Crappy animations during conversations. problematic camera during flying enemy combat and sometimes the camera is blocked by a bush or tree of sorts. Amazing DECIMA engine and serious respect for this achievement. DUTCH PRIDE FELLA,S
  91. David711CO
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    creo que los estimados que comentaron antes de mi, describieron bien lo magnifico de este juego y claro esta que tiene sus detalles malos, pero en general el juego es muy bueno y ojala esperemos en un tiempo sercano alguna expansión, buena jugabilidad, historia y contenido... solo uno que otro fallo técnico y de ambiente
  92. ProudSword
    Aug 23, 2017
    10
    Simply, this game is a masterpiece.
    - Great story line
    - Fabulous open world game
    - Super amazing A.I
    - Addictive
    - Challenging if you are looking for it
    - Very well polished game.
    - The dev's know how to satisfy their fan.
  93. CioxPaniccia
    Mar 4, 2017
    8
    i don't really understand the people who are giving this game a 010 or a 410, this game has a pretty damn good story, a gorgeous open world and stable FPS.Everyone who owns a PS4 have to play this, really, trust an onest italian gamer.
    my score is an 8/10, the close combat could use some work and more sidequests would be nice.
  94. Nathanial_b
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    To state this game is great is an understatement. Every aspect of this game surprises me from the storyline to the game mechanics. The ideas and creativity it took to create such a unique world is astounding. If I was to ask anything from the game designers and developers is to PLEASE GIVE ME MORE!
  95. GeorgeLets
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is the most unique an fun game I have played in recent years. Great story and interesting characters make you want to play more. The world is beautiful and you want to explore it without being bored. Combat system is perfect the controls are great. This game is an action RPG so there's a lot of looting and weapons and gear and more! Must buy!
  96. MauserStorm89
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I will say this.. Horizon Zero Dawn was capable of doing something that a game like the new Tomb Raider reboots haven't been able to accomplish yet. I rate this game in the highest possible manner because once I got into the story(a mere 10 seconds into starting the campaign) I couldn't stop playing. I was attached to Aloy's journey because it felt real and it felt like you were actuallyI will say this.. Horizon Zero Dawn was capable of doing something that a game like the new Tomb Raider reboots haven't been able to accomplish yet. I rate this game in the highest possible manner because once I got into the story(a mere 10 seconds into starting the campaign) I couldn't stop playing. I was attached to Aloy's journey because it felt real and it felt like you were actually learning with her. The past turns out to be a treacherous time in human history and to understand what fully is the truth is mindblowing. The game ends in a way that is neither disappointing or anticlimactic which is impossible to find in a video game story these days.

    When you get fully equipped in Horizon Zero Dawn, Aloy becomes a powerful force. The Ancient Armor quest takes you 3/4 of the way through the game to finally unlock it but it is definitely worth the wait. I suggest you find every powercell to unlock it! The upgrade system leaves a bit more to be desired but I don't see why that can't change in future updates/DLC, if they even plan to support the game in ways like that. I would really like to see that done because 20 sidequests is a very small amount for an open world like this. These are only very minor things and it hasn't distracted me from how freaking awesome this game is. I am currently at 65 hours and see about 5-10 mores from 100% completion. That I am 100%ing this game shows how damn good it is.. The combat is so fun and there is about 10 different ways to take down each bigger enemy. Guerilla really outdid themselves here.. incredible game.

    I feel Horizon Zero Dawn is just a mere glimpse of what an open world can be like and with the game releases this year you are going to see an even bigger emergence of open world games.    … Expand
  97. shadow_kid11kri
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    The game so far is AMAZING !!! from the graphics to story the game really shines out. I expected the story to be something totally different but it is way better than i thought. the story is amazing however the facial expressions were a bit less realistic but i can understand that because the studio focused more on the map and its details
    This game has truly made me happy because it is    The game so far is AMAZING !!! from the graphics to story the game really shines out. I expected the story to be something totally different but it is way better than i thought. the story is amazing however the facial expressions were a bit less realistic but i can understand that because the studio focused more on the map and its details
    This game has truly made me happy because it is one of the first games that have lived up to its expectation HELL EVEN BETTER EXPECTATIONS !!!! i was never used to pre-order games ever since No Man's Sky. but this game truly is worth pre-ordering LOL even tho the game is already out XD the game is a legendary masterpiece.

    Guerrilla Studios made a great Masterpiece    … Expand
  98. mohibeyki
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    definitely had its shortcomings but a brilliant game nonetheless, great visuals and gameplay quality, nice story, the only problem is when you compare sidequests with witcher, but they are different games, totally worth buying :)
  99. fernandopexe13
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    um dos melhores games dos ultimos tempos... fantastico .. otimo mundo aberto ... graficos sensacionais.... jogabilidade bem frluida...parabens à sony e guerrila games
  100. nudles
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is so good I just made a Metacritic account just to say that.. By the way, the sling shot that shoots ice is OP as freak lol...so fun! Whats up with this 150 characters thing. I do not need 150 character to tell you if a game is good or bad.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 115 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 115
  3. Negative: 0 out of 115
  1. Quarter to Three
    May 22, 2017
    60
    The unfortunate fact of Horizon is that most of what it does well, other games have done better, and they did it with a compelling who and where. This is the game you play after you’ve finished The Witcher 3, Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, and Far Cry: Primal. It is the greatest hits compilation of open-world games. Yeah, sure, you might want to own it, but the real connoisseur has the original albums.
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  2. App Trigger
    Apr 21, 2017
    95
    Horizon Zero Dawn has an unforgettable protagonist, world, story, visuals, soundtrack and gameplay. Due to minor issues with inventory management and quest selection, I cannot call it perfect but I can say it is absolutely worth your time.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Apr 10, 2017
    75
    There is enough spectacular action to keep you occupied for a couple of weeks, but Horizon is not the hot new killer app for PS4.
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