Horizon Zero Dawn

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8.4

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  1. Sap-ete-10
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    With unique gameplay, magnificent graphics and a brilliant story to tell. It's a world you want to get lost in, a journey you would never forget. From the visuals to the audio, the creative and addictive combat system to the brilliant story; there is nothing wrong with this game. There's so much to discover in this open-world sci-fi game. The best RPG of the year and one of the best of allWith unique gameplay, magnificent graphics and a brilliant story to tell. It's a world you want to get lost in, a journey you would never forget. From the visuals to the audio, the creative and addictive combat system to the brilliant story; there is nothing wrong with this game. There's so much to discover in this open-world sci-fi game. The best RPG of the year and one of the best of all time. Excellent work from Guerrilla Games.… Expand
  2. Thwompthing
    Sep 10, 2019
    9
    If you like open world adventure games this is for you. It's like a mix between Tomb Raider and Far Cry with exploration, map revealing and beautiful 3rd person combat. Story is great and I can't wait for the sequel. Graphics and sound are all superb on PS4 Pro. Beautiful soundtrack here and tight controls. Awesome game; must play. It just amazes me how dense people are to giveIf you like open world adventure games this is for you. It's like a mix between Tomb Raider and Far Cry with exploration, map revealing and beautiful 3rd person combat. Story is great and I can't wait for the sequel. Graphics and sound are all superb on PS4 Pro. Beautiful soundtrack here and tight controls. Awesome game; must play. It just amazes me how dense people are to give critically acclaimed AAA games bad scores with nothing to back it up. The dystopian/futuristic world is amazing and the story really draws you in to what happened to human civilization before the fallout.… Expand
  3. BOIINADEEPVOICE
    Sep 8, 2021
    8
    A great open world game with very unique combat. Should not be missed! Simple as that.
  4. AMKrishnan
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    Very interesting premise behind its story that gets better as you progress. Filled with collectibles around its world that help expand the lore and your understanding of what happened in the past.

    The world *can* be beautiful, however I noticed a lot of texture issues in the game, especially when talking to characters. You see backgrounds change in texture A LOT. This is the worst I've    Very interesting premise behind its story that gets better as you progress. Filled with collectibles around its world that help expand the lore and your understanding of what happened in the past.

    The world *can* be beautiful, however I noticed a lot of texture issues in the game, especially when talking to characters. You see backgrounds change in texture A LOT. This is the worst I've seen compared to other PS exclusive titles for the PS4 gen. It is very distracting when this happens every few seconds in these dialogue scenes.

    Gameplay can be fun, however i don't think it's the best from a PS game. God of War and Ghost of Tsushima felt way more fun to me. That is my biggest dislike with this game. Inventory management is quite annoying. However, once you take down a big machine it can feel quite satisfying.    … Expand
  5. AndreyCloud
    Mar 14, 2021
    8
    This game was really fun to play, if you love open world games, you will definitely enjoy this game. The open world environments, combat, and stealth mechanics were by far my favorite part of the game. Some bosses made me rage a bit but beating them in the end was very satisfying. What is really interesting about this open world is the big question of exactly what happened to the worldThis game was really fun to play, if you love open world games, you will definitely enjoy this game. The open world environments, combat, and stealth mechanics were by far my favorite part of the game. Some bosses made me rage a bit but beating them in the end was very satisfying. What is really interesting about this open world is the big question of exactly what happened to the world that turned it into a primitive tribe environment from a modern metropolis. Discovering the answers is a big part of the open world and the story. Overall, I believe anyone who plays this will really enjoy it, my only reason its an 8 is the ending didn’t quite resonate with me and felt a bit lacking in very engaging and interesting characters besides Alloy. However, it’s by no means a bad ending and we will see what the next one brings.… Expand
  6. zasaz13
    Jun 7, 2021
    8
    Very good story and very good gameplay. The world is big and many different things to do in. Totally recommended
  7. StealthYeled
    Apr 15, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horizonte Metalico
    El Horizon Zero Dawn diría que lo mejor del juego es el apartado artístico, los colores, los lugares, las personas son de 10 igual que las maquinas claro. La banda sonora te expresa un aire de buscar, de investigar, de curiosidad y eso es maravilloso. Hay algo en que se diferencia del Zelda y es el sistema de combate. En Zelda esta el apuntado, lo que se invento Nintendo en el 98'. Horizon la pelea cuerpo a cuerpo bueno es lo peor del juego. No eh visto nada peor. En cuanto el tiro con arco, hacer las flechas, comprar o encontrar la armadura me encanta. Inova en lo lindo no. En lo lindo que se ve todo, diría que es la combinación de Zelda y The Witcher III.

    Mi nota es de un 8.6/10.    … Expand
  8. new_casual
    Sep 11, 2021
    8
    Fantastic looking game, but main character is a little inexpressive so and a main plot just fine.
  9. PixelGamer115
    May 2, 2021
    8
    The world is beautiful. Destroying machines piece by piece feels amazing, ripping weapons from Thunderjaws and Ravagers before using it against them is illegally fun. The story actually gets interesting halfway through the game, where two hair-chilling cutscenes basically turns all you knew upside down.

    However the enemy human IA is absolute crap, making the fights just... pointless.    The world is beautiful. Destroying machines piece by piece feels amazing, ripping weapons from Thunderjaws and Ravagers before using it against them is illegally fun. The story actually gets interesting halfway through the game, where two hair-chilling cutscenes basically turns all you knew upside down.

    However the enemy human IA is absolute crap, making the fights just... pointless. The acting also feels off, and facial mo-cap is fked (fortunately fixed with the DLC). Side quests are also mostly bad.    … Expand
  10. CFMCritic
    May 16, 2021
    8
    It's funny how a fps studio like guerrilla games can deliver an open-world game this good. I felt a bit uninterested in The story and characters after some point but this game is worth getting for its gameplay and world, it's a very fresh experience.
  11. fabiola1
    May 5, 2021
    8
    muy hermoso juego, algunas partes me han parecido un poco tediosas pero en general es de lo mejor de ps4
  12. RuslanDZE
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    This is a fine game. Nothing surprisingly awesome or groundbreaking.

    Graphics are stunning, especially lighting. I never enjoyed Photo Mode this much before. I think the game is offering the best at the beginning and until you discovered all enemies and the world in the game. It is really exciting to meet new foes and found their weak spots. But after that game is starting to show all    This is a fine game. Nothing surprisingly awesome or groundbreaking.

    Graphics are stunning, especially lighting. I never enjoyed Photo Mode this much before. I think the game is offering the best at the beginning and until you discovered all enemies and the world in the game. It is really exciting to meet new foes and found their weak spots. But after that game is starting to show all standard flaws of the open world game. It has everything you would expect. Repetitive missions, crafting for the materials and etc. But the gameplay is intense and addictive. This is why I spent 40 hours with Alloy.

    The story is really intriguing at times. Discovering what happened before is interesting. However, sometimes a story is getting predictable. The ending is disappointing. In the end, you don't find any epic boss or something like that. Just bunch of old machines that you met before.
    I did not like some little things. Steals mechanics could be irritating. Fighting with humans could be better. And climbing is not advanced as in other modern games. And game has some glitches( but it's fixable)

    Conclusion: for the new IP Guerrilla Games have done a tremendous job. World is fascinating and Alloy could be new Sony's mascot If the make her more unique in the second game.    … Expand
  13. Eglin
    Jul 18, 2019
    9
    This game is phenomenal. It's everything RDR2 should've been: story that's gripping from the first moment, western-themed gameplay with hassle-free mounts and gear. Hunting and crafting systems that don't suck. The only issues I had with the game, really, were that the nights were too frequent, too dark, and too ugly, and that the Dead Space style cave exploration garbage that took upThis game is phenomenal. It's everything RDR2 should've been: story that's gripping from the first moment, western-themed gameplay with hassle-free mounts and gear. Hunting and crafting systems that don't suck. The only issues I had with the game, really, were that the nights were too frequent, too dark, and too ugly, and that the Dead Space style cave exploration garbage that took up so much of the late-game stole focus from all the things that the game did very well to that point. Still, fantastic overall experience and one of the better reasons to pick Playstation over other platforms.… Expand
  14. synced
    Mar 11, 2017
    8
    amazing grafics, very cool history and gameplay, stuning open world a master piece for PS4 fans

    Grafics 9.0/10
    History 8.0/10
    sound 9.0/10
    replay 7.5/10
  15. Kaioh
    Mar 9, 2017
    8
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a really great game with easiest platinum trophy on Earth. I love W3 like gameplay - hunting monsters properly takes time, but it's very rewarding. You gain levels super fast - can go to 50 in one day if you farm T-rex guy (but I won't recommend that, pls enjoy the variety guys dedicated their souls to). I love interesting setting and scenario based on that - it's partHorizon Zero Dawn is a really great game with easiest platinum trophy on Earth. I love W3 like gameplay - hunting monsters properly takes time, but it's very rewarding. You gain levels super fast - can go to 50 in one day if you farm T-rex guy (but I won't recommend that, pls enjoy the variety guys dedicated their souls to). I love interesting setting and scenario based on that - it's part cliched, but feels fresh after all. I want to know who's real viallains after aidus in the next game. Graphics are just WOW man. Best on PS4 atm.
    I want to give this game 9/10, but I can't. Sorry, Guerilla games, but that SJW b/s.. I can't accept that in any way. The only flaw of the game is lgbt propaganda and "white males are evil" b/s. Pls look at Japan and learn how to make attractive characters and beatiuful females.    … Expand
  16. Ecresis
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    Some reviews here are exaggerated, both 10 and 0/1. This game is a 8.5

    It is a classic open world game, between Far Cry and Jurassic Park. Well.. it's basically Far Cry 5, with a main quest, some sidequests, loot every 10 meters, useless artifacts to collect is you want the 100% completion, Skill tree, weapons to buy/modify, outfits to buy/modify, towers to climb to unlock the map.    Some reviews here are exaggerated, both 10 and 0/1. This game is a 8.5

    It is a classic open world game, between Far Cry and Jurassic Park. Well.. it's basically Far Cry 5, with a main quest, some sidequests, loot every 10 meters, useless artifacts to collect is you want the 100% completion, Skill tree, weapons to buy/modify, outfits to buy/modify, towers to climb to unlock the map. Nothing new here, except the machines, which are a nice touch in a prehistoric-like world. Really feels like you're in Jurassic Park sometimes.

    You can either play stealth with your bow or charge with your spear and with some other melee weapons and grenades. Nothing really special here but it feels nice playing as Aloy.

    The storyline may or may not captivate you, but it is very well introduced. The idea of making you play with a young Aloy for the tutorial is very nice. If you open all dialogs, there is nice backstory, not as furnished as The Witcher, but let's say better than other open world games like Assassin's Creed of Far Cry

    The graphics are immersive, you can basically hide the HUD in the options and play the full game without it (just pick a random tutorial quest that you never complete as active and desactive all the rest). I suggest you do that otherwise it's just a "go there, climb here, kill that, loot here" game, and you won't enjoy it as much. Lots of glitches and bugs though, animals and enemies hovering here and there, maybe patched in the future but this is a huge negative point, as always

    Sound is good too, when you hear machines stomping or charging, things get messy really fast in combat though, the music is nice too but sometimes a bit confusing, as you may think a battle is going on when there's nothing.

    Combat is not really elaborated, even if some enemies will surprise you, there is often a cheap way to defeat a boss, hiding behind a rock or using glitches without knowing it. Very often you are pushed back by an enemy and find yourself stuck in a place where the enemy can't reach you but you can reach him. i suggest turning off the warning indicator, that basically tells you if an enemy in your back has spotted you.

    In conclusion, you should try this game, maybe when it's between 30 and 40€/$ and enjoy it because it is a good one for all open world lovers out there    … Expand
  17. JOGS
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    Although I think the game does miss that last perfect touch, clearly a lot of love was put in it.

    Good: The game blends the the good mechanics of: Tombraider, Uncharted, Assasins Creed greatly together and delivers a main story that was enjoyable untill the end. The graphics and detail are phenomenal while the performance didn't suffer from that fact at all on the PS4. The    Although I think the game does miss that last perfect touch, clearly a lot of love was put in it.

    Good:

    The game blends the the good mechanics of: Tombraider, Uncharted, Assasins Creed greatly together and delivers a main story that was enjoyable untill the end. The graphics and detail are phenomenal while the performance didn't suffer from that fact at all on the PS4. The combat-system is quite unique and diverse which makes it possible to choose a lot of ways to engage in a fight and have fun. Yes there are a lot of collectables, but if you don't want to collect....simply don't.

    Mehh:

    The side-quests were a little off in my oppinion. The characters in these quests weren't worked out very well and the further I came in the game, the fewer of these quests I did. I simply didn't care about them. Even the main characters sometimes felt a little ....empty, but as a Witcher 3 fan I got a little spoiled on this subject. The economy could be a bit better too. Having all those different pouches full all the time, and the need to upgrade them frequently wasnt ánd enjoyable thing for me. In the end I wished I'd spent a little more time ingame instead of in the menus.

    Verdict:

    7,5 ..... Let's make that an 8 since it's a Dutch game :)    … Expand
  18. Vzhik
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    Отличная игра, красивейший мир, в меру сложная боёвка. То что надо.
  19. Kristof_Kadaver
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Игра 2017-го года лично для меня. Понравилось всё - и геймплей, и графоний, и сюжет. В такие игры нужно просто играть. Да, сильная девушка. Нет, нет всяких радужных и трансов. Жаль, что скорее всего во второй части повестки будет выше крыши.Игра 2017-го года лично для меня. Понравилось всё - и геймплей, и графоний, и сюжет. В такие игры нужно просто играть. Да, сильная девушка. Нет, нет всяких радужных и трансов. Жаль, что скорее всего во второй части повестки будет выше крыши.
  20. SimonExMachina
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    + fantastic graphics
    + beautiful art style / art direction
    + fantastic use of colors + evocative music + believable and likable protagonist + fascinating world full of rich lore and beautiful places to discover + smart & strategic gameplay with a lot of room for player ingenuity + you feel like a true hunter + great story with very good writing & interesting characters + well done    + fantastic graphics
    + beautiful art style / art direction
    + fantastic use of colors
    + evocative music
    + believable and likable protagonist
    + fascinating world full of rich lore and beautiful places to discover
    + smart & strategic gameplay with a lot of room for player ingenuity
    + you feel like a true hunter
    + great story with very good writing & interesting characters
    + well done side objectives

    - “info dups” in main story missions
    - melee combat is an afterthought
    - some typical open-world bloat    … Expand
  21. cjacobucci
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Beautiful, I cried when Aloy discover the truth, the game is a masterpiece, graphics excellent and screenplay, good challenge, I loved
  22. pjtaylor2011
    Mar 29, 2017
    8
    Good game that I´ll be going back to...Got side tracked by Nier and Zelda. Good combat systems, great graphics and pretty interesting story. Recommended.
  23. AmazedBunion
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    I took off 2 points because of how much they copied and pasted from other games like Far Cry and Assassins Creed. Mostly Far Cry though. Menus are the same. Concept is the same, aside from the robots part. Not original at all. Well done though.
  24. Captivate
    Apr 19, 2017
    8
    Do you like the new Tomb Raiders or Far Cry Primal? If yes, you'll enjoy this game. The story is really interesting and it looks great, but the gameplay is nothing amazing. Still worth a play (although there's really no replayability in the game, so don't pay $60
  25. surfacepatterns
    Mar 12, 2017
    8
    The game is mostly amazing. The combat is mostly satisfying, the graphics are fantastic, the story is compelling, the main character is fantastic, and the first half of the game is, in general, on point.

    However, in the second half of the game, bugs start popping up. Like, a lot. I haven't run into anything game-breaking per se, but many of the bugs mess with my immersion. A couple    The game is mostly amazing. The combat is mostly satisfying, the graphics are fantastic, the story is compelling, the main character is fantastic, and the first half of the game is, in general, on point.

    However, in the second half of the game, bugs start popping up. Like, a lot. I haven't run into anything game-breaking per se, but many of the bugs mess with my immersion. A couple examples:

    * Sometimes you'll hear dialogue from enemies you've already killed from afar when you reach a position that's close to where the enemy was positioned. There will be no one around (I snipe quite a bit) to say whatever you're hearing, but there's the audio anyway.

    * Sometimes, in a certain zone, enemies will reset and heal all their damage, or will disappear and re-spawn in their original areas, if you run just a little too far. I mean, an enemy can be two steps behind you, and if you run just a little too far from where the enemy spawned, the enemy will just disappear into thin air. You'll come back to the zone, and all of the enemies you killed there previously will be alive again. *Irritating*.

    * If the game crashes before a "boss fight" is about to start and reloads right at the start of the boss fight, then all of the traps that you setup will no longer be setup, and they'll be missing from your inventory. You get to proceed with the boss fight without your careful planning.

    One area in particular was full of bugs. It's like the QA team just didn't bother testing the area. I won't say what that area is here because this review is meant to be spoiler-free.

    Overall, the game is still really awesome. However, these bugs are kind of eating away at my fun. I hope this review doesn't turn into a 7 or 6 by the time I'm done with the game (the game says I'm 71.54% through currently). We'll see.    … Expand
  26. TheDarkAssassin
    Mar 18, 2017
    8
    Horizon Zero Dawn has some very good qualities, and also has some average ones. To start, this game has one of the best stories I have played in a game in a long time. In fact, the story is the best thing about Horizon in my opinion. Paired with fantastic voice acting and great pacing, it takes you on a emotional journey that will make you want to delve into the main plot more and more. AsHorizon Zero Dawn has some very good qualities, and also has some average ones. To start, this game has one of the best stories I have played in a game in a long time. In fact, the story is the best thing about Horizon in my opinion. Paired with fantastic voice acting and great pacing, it takes you on a emotional journey that will make you want to delve into the main plot more and more. As for the side content, it has TONS, which is both good and bad. Some of the side missions are fun and interesting, with dynamic characters, while other missions are clearly in there for padding. As for the gameplay itself, Horizon takes many elements from other popular game franchises, and sort of mashes it all into one. Not necessarily bad, but unfortunately, doing so made the gameplay experience not feel as unique. For instance, it feels like a mix of Far Cry, Assassins Creed, and The Witcher into one game. The robotic dinosaurs felt cool and interesting for sure, but sadly, it wasn't enough to merit a completely unique gameplay experience. On the other hand, the environment in this game was very done. Every small detail and design made the game truly come to life, and of course the amazing graphics blow you away. Overall, if you're looking for a game with an absolutely incredible story, Horizon Zero Dawn is for you. If you're looking for a game that has a truly different gameplay experience, you may not find it here, but I digress, this game is worth your time if you own a PS4.… Expand
  27. edzep82
    Mar 19, 2017
    8
    Fantastic combat is what makes Horizon: Zero Dawn. The battles, no matter the size never fail to raise your pulse and will satisfy any action/adventure fans needs. The game compels you to mainline the story to uncover the truth. I found side quests to be simply ok, but the main story was very refreshing.
    To me the ending was an anti climax and all main missions seemed to end by simply    Fantastic combat is what makes Horizon: Zero Dawn. The battles, no matter the size never fail to raise your pulse and will satisfy any action/adventure fans needs. The game compels you to mainline the story to uncover the truth. I found side quests to be simply ok, but the main story was very refreshing.
    To me the ending was an anti climax and all main missions seemed to end by simply facing you with similar enemies or just a higher number of them, which disappointed. The combat however is so good it made up for this and I look forward to the inevitable sequel.    … Expand
  28. Panzidane
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    Jogo excelente, porém tem síndrome de Connor, personagem sem sentimentos com um objeto e só. O jogo é muito bem ambientado, seu sistema é ótimo, mas a história estraga toda essa experiência, ainda mais por saber que a personagem não tem carisma.
  29. SANDYkinz
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    This game was awesome! I really enjoyed my time playing as Aloy in this incredible world. It's such a gorgeous game to look at and the combat is some of the most fun I've had recently, it's not necessarily hard but you can get easily overwhelmed especially at the beginning. I enjoyed the story and most of the side quests even though some were very similar and i found it annoying that i hadThis game was awesome! I really enjoyed my time playing as Aloy in this incredible world. It's such a gorgeous game to look at and the combat is some of the most fun I've had recently, it's not necessarily hard but you can get easily overwhelmed especially at the beginning. I enjoyed the story and most of the side quests even though some were very similar and i found it annoying that i had to back track to the start of the mission just to finish it. I did find myself getting very angry at parkour/wallclimbing though, not being able to climb walls because there wasnt anything to climb there or I couldn't see where to climb because its not clearly marked (this was easily the most infuriating part of the entire game). The NPC's were too robotic for my taste and the writing and voice acting were overall not good and at some points laughable, that being said there were still some characters i really liked. But i was able to overlook it all because of the combat and incredible graphics and well designed world. Entering and completing cauldrons was definitely my favorite part about this game and finding out more about why the world was the way it was kept me happily involved in the story to the end. Definitely a must own, and easily one of the best games on this generations of consoles so far.… Expand
  30. Jon_Demolidor_
    Mar 12, 2017
    8
    Despite the lack of some elements of physics the game has a well made story and impressive graphics.The quests intertwined in a very interesting way.
    Just like the amount of things to do in the game, it really does trap the player
  31. The1MrNate
    Mar 17, 2017
    8
    This game, while not perfect, does a good job at living up to the hype. The pros definitely outweigh the cons, and overall I recommend this beautiful ps4 exclusive.

    Cons: - Sidequests follow the same open-world checklist format that you see in games like Assassin's Creed or Far Cry. Take over a "tower" to reveal an area of the map full of collectibles and tedious side-quests. While the    This game, while not perfect, does a good job at living up to the hype. The pros definitely outweigh the cons, and overall I recommend this beautiful ps4 exclusive.

    Cons:
    - Sidequests follow the same open-world checklist format that you see in games like Assassin's Creed or Far Cry. Take over a "tower" to reveal an area of the map full of collectibles and tedious side-quests. While the world is beautiful and fun to explore, this approach to fluffing open-world game content needs to stop. It just feels like tedious filler most of the time.
    - Inventory management is painful at first, and sadly doesn't get much better. One glaring misstep was not including any way to organize the items in your pack. Scrolling through the chaotic jumble looking for what you can sell is just not fun.
    - The animations are not great. The voice actors are mostly fine, but character lip synching is noticeably poor.

    Pros:
    - Absolutely beautiful environments. The true joy of this game is exploring the different biomes that range from lush jungles to frigid mountain waterfalls. For the most part, characters look great as well.
    - The story, while not unpredictable, did a great job of keeping me interested throughout the story missions. Particularly for an open-world RPG, I found the story to be compelling.
    - Gameplay is simply fun. Combat is fast paced, but you also have the option of choosing a stealth approach for 95% of the game. As a lover of stealth games, I appreciated that this was a viable and often preferable option throughout much of the game.
    - Although not a new concept to open world games, I enjoyed the freedom I had to pursue different goals whenever I wanted to. I could take a break from questing to farm crafting materials, or I could go hunt tougher enemies for large amounts of xp and rare items. While sometimes overwhelming, I typically enjoy the nonlinearity of open world games.
    - While Horizon contains many of the clichés and annoyances from other open world games, it also did many things differently. It seems rare to find original ideas in video games anymore, but Horizon surprised me with it's robot dinosaurs and fresh take on a post-apocalyptic world different from any I had seen.    … Expand
  32. TheSparton
    Mar 18, 2017
    8
    My first Metacritic review. This game is incredible. Not a perfect game but incredible. The beginning could of been more engaging, the climbing less "structured" (as a hunter, I wanted to climb anywhere) and the side quests (so far) are forgettable. However....the world is lush, incredibly addictive and exciting to explore (particularly once you find the sci-fi stuff), the machines are aMy first Metacritic review. This game is incredible. Not a perfect game but incredible. The beginning could of been more engaging, the climbing less "structured" (as a hunter, I wanted to climb anywhere) and the side quests (so far) are forgettable. However....the world is lush, incredibly addictive and exciting to explore (particularly once you find the sci-fi stuff), the machines are a BLAST to fight (working out the most efficient way to destroy them) and the hunting and scavenging feels essential and not a chore. The post-apocalyptic tease is fascinating (vantage points...wait till you see those) and the protagonist is strong and believable (great voice acting). Well done.… Expand
  33. YurBoyG
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    The graphics in Horizon and enemy design are absolutely stunning. The gameplay is solid, though it doesn't offer up much new. And, while I enjoyed how the story unfolded in a creative way, I also thought that many of the mid-game quests were not much more than uninspired fetch quests.

    Overall, there is no denying that the game has a wow factor. And that wow factor does not go away as    The graphics in Horizon and enemy design are absolutely stunning. The gameplay is solid, though it doesn't offer up much new. And, while I enjoyed how the story unfolded in a creative way, I also thought that many of the mid-game quests were not much more than uninspired fetch quests.

    Overall, there is no denying that the game has a wow factor. And that wow factor does not go away as you play through the game. On the other hand, there are large stretches of gameplay that seems overdone and heavily rehashed from other titles.

    High production value, a super intriguing story, awesome graphics, and cool moments are what keep you hooked. On those fronts, the game is a 9 or a 10. In terms of gameplay, creativity, and overall fun, I think the game is about an 8. I would give the game an 8.5 if I could.    … Expand
  34. EEKtheratbat
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    This is visually one of the best games ever released on consoles and technically ( framerate etc. ) superb. At first i was a bit sceptical about the capability of this studio to go from a cod type game with no real story depth to a RPG-type actiongame that is more story driven. They did their homework very well and had a checklist of all things that should be in this type of game whichThis is visually one of the best games ever released on consoles and technically ( framerate etc. ) superb. At first i was a bit sceptical about the capability of this studio to go from a cod type game with no real story depth to a RPG-type actiongame that is more story driven. They did their homework very well and had a checklist of all things that should be in this type of game which made the sidequests especially feel kind of fetchy and meaningless but they executed them so well that i didn't even mind them to much. The main story is good, the main character sometimes a bit unlikable ( i'd go for a little less adolescent behavior and more Lara Croft 2.0 strong but also more likable which would suit her character more being through what she had to go through in life ) but the rest of the cast make up for that ( Ross for instance ). I platinumed this game on the PS4 pro and would recommend it to everyone.

    Now to challenge other big studios to also give their teams more creative freedom and make new games instead of just pushing out the yearly COD etc. Big thumbs up to Guerilla for making this transition so well !    … Expand
  35. monkeykid
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    Overall a great game, it's a game that shows the video game players of modern times that original games can still be made even though we've already been shown many great games and characters already.
    Pros - Voice acting is very well done, graphics are stunning, combat isn't to challenging nor is it to easy, the main character is developed very well, open world is gorgeous, main story is    Overall a great game, it's a game that shows the video game players of modern times that original games can still be made even though we've already been shown many great games and characters already.
    Pros - Voice acting is very well done, graphics are stunning, combat isn't to challenging nor is it to easy, the main character is developed very well, open world is gorgeous, main story is compelling enough to keep us wondering what will happen next and what we can learn from the events that are to come.
    Cons - I personally didn't like the dialogue options because when it tells the player we're doing something bad, good, or smart, that sort of hand holding sort of takes the player out of the game and the choice becomes less dynamic. Players should be smart enough to tell wither their dialogue choice is good or bad because it's help show the consequences of the words that we choose. But that's just my opinion. Maybe it's just because I preferred the way the Witcher 3 did it. Facial animations can be a bit scary, but overall it's still good and very unique in a good way, but I can see this turning some people off.    … Expand
  36. ob1foru
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Borrowing concepts from other AAA titles like Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, and Metal Gear Solid Horizon: Zero Dawn succeeds in blending elements of survival, exploration, storytelling and gameplay into a post apocalyptic world where the wild is technologically advanced but you aren't.

    - Graphically a marvel and blended with a dynamic weather system, you will find yourself trekking across    Borrowing concepts from other AAA titles like Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, and Metal Gear Solid Horizon: Zero Dawn succeeds in blending elements of survival, exploration, storytelling and gameplay into a post apocalyptic world where the wild is technologically advanced but you aren't.

    - Graphically a marvel and blended with a dynamic weather system, you will find yourself trekking across vast areas of jungle, desert, snowy mountains and lush plains while encountering man and robotic beast ranging from timid to precarious. Everything moves, from the tiny rat scurrying across the ground to the giant Tall Necks in the distance. You can catch yourself simply staring at the changing scenery as it transitions from day to night.

    - Combat and controls drive you to be situational and while most foes can be brought down with bow and arrow; through Hunting Grounds you learn how the right tool for the right prey benefits for each situation.

    - While character models are good; dialog can be... a bit stiff. And... just like this paragraph... you'll often find characters... talking like this. I'm not sure if the development team felt this added to the drama or simply felt line reading like that was effective; in either case it tarnished many conversations and detracted my attention from the moment to ponder the point of the actor/actress was trying to make.

    - I have run across a few bugs in the game; namely kills rag dolling on me after loot collecting and the occasional kill flopping around on the ground; however, these are few and far between. Also, I've strangely noticed in some situations after clearing out a herd, their sound effects, like hoof stomping or animalistic noises are still audible. But again these are few and far between.

    - Storywise, the game flows nicely. Guerrilla Games gelled consecutive storylines involving humanity's past and the games present into one smooth ride. Combined with the game's side missions, "errands," and a handful of other activities, most feel organic and less of a chore and more of an adventure.

    - Some will be turned off by the (game's) exposition about "the past" however I found it pretty telling. Much like how we glimpse the past through sparse discoveries of artifacts; such is the same in game. And, while some might wish Horizon: Zero Dawn gave us guns and technology to shoot at mechanized soldiers, there is so much backstory, Guerrilla Games could build an entire spinoff prequel if they wanted.

    - In all, Horizon Zero Dawn gives PS4 owners a reason to be proud. It successfully utilizes the hardware to its full potential while delivering a solid game. Guerrilla Games further struck gold by pulling off a "coming of age" story about a female protagonist that goes from "Outcast" to the reluctant hero. Hopefully Guerrilla Games will continue to build upon this title and refine their product in releases to come.    … Expand
  37. JokerMeGreen
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    Horizon:Zero Dawn gameplay is fun yet does have a familiar feel to it that you may have experienced in other open world games. .
    The enemy's you face in Horizon can be both enjoyable and yet disappointing to face at times as the AI tend to be blind or forgetful which I've noticed only the human AI are mostly acting up and won't attack even though you're face to face with them. Which    Horizon:Zero Dawn gameplay is fun yet does have a familiar feel to it that you may have experienced in other open world games. .
    The enemy's you face in Horizon can be both enjoyable and yet disappointing to face at times as the AI tend to be blind or forgetful which I've noticed only the human AI are mostly acting up and won't attack even though you're face to face with them. Which you may find humanoid enemies less exciting to fight overall as their attack patterns are pretty predictable in most cases and easy to take out compared to certain machines.

    The beautiful environment is something I enjoy the most about the game aside from fighting robots. Exploring every corner of the map to find collectible items and stopping occasionally to use photo mode to take screenshots of the moonlit sky and the machines grazing the fields too seeing ants climbing up trees in certain areas of the map. While exploring the world you'll never feel alone as there's always wildlife,humans and machines down every pathway. If you don't enjoy facing enemies though, you can easily avoid them in most cases.

    The Story this game has to tell is worth to listen too as well.

    This game is definitely a buy.    … Expand
  38. Topegg
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    My first review on Metacritic. I've always been an Xbox fan boy since the original was released. I've my xbox one since day one and an xbox one s however, the increasing long list of ps4 exclusives was getting to much to ignore. So I got myself a PS4 bundled with this and uncharted 4. And I'm glad to say I haven't even open uncharted 4 yet as this game has me hooked. The graphics areMy first review on Metacritic. I've always been an Xbox fan boy since the original was released. I've my xbox one since day one and an xbox one s however, the increasing long list of ps4 exclusives was getting to much to ignore. So I got myself a PS4 bundled with this and uncharted 4. And I'm glad to say I haven't even open uncharted 4 yet as this game has me hooked. The graphics are beautiful, the story is pretty good and the machines are awesome.

    It is isn't perfect though. The voice acting is a little shaky at times. combat is ok but gets boring, side quests feel like chores. And the world doesn't make me want to explore it like Skyrim did.

    But i bought a PS4 for this and i am not disappointed !!    … Expand
  39. FrayDabson
    Mar 25, 2017
    8
    8/10 - This game is a great game. Though not the 10/10 people praise it to be (in my opinion)

    I am about 20 hours into the game, I am enjoying it, but there is something about it... It just doesn't jump out at me like I thought it would. With games like Witcher 3, or Zelda BOTW, I just don't get the same awe effect as I do in those games. Either way, it has been a great game that I    8/10 - This game is a great game. Though not the 10/10 people praise it to be (in my opinion)

    I am about 20 hours into the game, I am enjoying it, but there is something about it... It just doesn't jump out at me like I thought it would. With games like Witcher 3, or Zelda BOTW, I just don't get the same awe effect as I do in those games.

    Either way, it has been a great game that I would recommend to people.    … Expand
  40. VaiberHD
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    Its a very well made amazing looking game, yet its almost identical to many other games like far cry primal, so good game but lacks originality, and the story is not that bad
  41. DRainbow
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I don't know many games that deserve a 10/10, but this is one of them for sure. The gameplay is fun and unique, the worldbuilding is outstanding and the game delivers one of them most satisfying stories ever told in video game history. Aloy is an amazing main character with great depth. More games like this one need to be made. A masterpiece.
  42. ddtsex
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    Le faltaron mejores animaciones y mejor combate melee pero en si esta genial el juego
  43. iOS
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    Across a vast and beautiful open world, Horizon Zero Dawn juggles many moving parts with polish and finesse. Its main activity - combat - is extremely satisfying thanks to the varied design and behaviors of machine-creatures that roam its lands, each of which needs to be taken down with careful consideration. Though side questing could have been more imaginative, its missions areAcross a vast and beautiful open world, Horizon Zero Dawn juggles many moving parts with polish and finesse. Its main activity - combat - is extremely satisfying thanks to the varied design and behaviors of machine-creatures that roam its lands, each of which needs to be taken down with careful consideration. Though side questing could have been more imaginative, its missions are compelling thanks to a central mystery that led me down a deep rabbit hole to a genuinely surprising - and moving - conclusion.… Expand
  44. 613th
    Apr 8, 2021
    8
    If you, like me, have been avoiding this game for a long time, it's time to try it out. I wasn't interested in this world so much, so started it only few months ago and wasn'w really dissapointed.

    From the begining to the end I thought about my assessment of this game. On one side - a huge world, original setting and environment, chance to kill mechanical dinosaurs, a lot of side-qeusts    If you, like me, have been avoiding this game for a long time, it's time to try it out. I wasn't interested in this world so much, so started it only few months ago and wasn'w really dissapointed.

    From the begining to the end I thought about my assessment of this game. On one side - a huge world, original setting and environment, chance to kill mechanical dinosaurs, a lot of side-qeusts and other activities. On second side - not perfect technical part of the game with problem face animation in dialogues and etc., not the strongest story and plot, which doesn't give a chance to the game to be perfect.

    So, it is a massive game with beautiful world and landscapes (especially in The Frozen Wilds DLC), but not a masterpiece. In my opinioin Horizon stopped a step away from it.    … Expand
  45. JuanCema
    Mar 21, 2019
    9
    Pros:
    -Very good narrative
    -Characters are likable -Immersive -Atmospheric -Beautiful graphics -Outstanding gameplay -Crafting doesn't feel like a chore -UI is awesome -Sidequests don't feel underdeveloped -Climbing feels smooth -Strider riding (basically just a mount) feels very good, the best mount riding I've ever seen in a video game -Lush open world -Variety between all    Pros:
    -Very good narrative
    -Characters are likable
    -Immersive
    -Atmospheric
    -Beautiful graphics
    -Outstanding gameplay
    -Crafting doesn't feel like a chore
    -UI is awesome
    -Sidequests don't feel underdeveloped
    -Climbing feels smooth
    -Strider riding (basically just a mount) feels very good, the best mount riding I've ever seen in a video game
    -Lush open world
    -Variety between all the different robots

    Cons:
    -Facial animations are very bad
    -Voice acting, besides Aloy, is also pretty bad
    -Melee combat is terrible. If you are right next to the enemy, the hit won't count, as the tip of the spear NEEDS to hit him. I get that's realistic and all, but that is absolutely absurd

    Overall, the only big cons that you would have to worry about is melee combat and, maybe, facial animations. Despite those 2 complaints, the game is still great.    … Expand
  46. Daniel0809
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Game looks good on Playstation 5 but after playing the game again I remember why I get frustrated with the game. Some of the robots are strong enough to be in a boss battle but the bird robots just fly around like its nothing. They drain your resources and its very time consuming to drop some of these robots
  47. giannis2001
    Jul 16, 2021
    8
    One of the best games on PS4. Incredibly interesting story, good combat, great music, and an astounding world to explore. Alloy is also an amazing character. It's a must play for PS4 users.
  48. lawjef
    Aug 17, 2020
    9
    I did not play this on the XBox but it is quickly becoming my favorite game on PC. There are obviously numerous problems with the PC port (even Sony has acknowledged they need to do some major patching), However, I guess I was one of the lucky ones because I haven’t encountered a single problem in more than 10 hours of gameplay. It is all very bizarre because I am only using a 1660Ti (6GB)I did not play this on the XBox but it is quickly becoming my favorite game on PC. There are obviously numerous problems with the PC port (even Sony has acknowledged they need to do some major patching), However, I guess I was one of the lucky ones because I haven’t encountered a single problem in more than 10 hours of gameplay. It is all very bizarre because I am only using a 1660Ti (6GB) with 16GB of RAM running on ultra graphics with a 3840x2160 43" display while consistently hitting 60 fps. Makes no sense why there would be a difference when some people are running absolute monster rigs that encounter stuttering, tearing and glitches. However, I just wanted to tell anyone who has to wait for a PC patch before playing HZN... it will 100% be worth the wait.… Expand
  49. Mack9419
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Horizon zero dawn is a masterpiece i can’t believe it took me so long to play it this the best rpg game ever. Guerrilla games did a fantastic job.
  50. LordTiger
    Jul 31, 2021
    8
    Horizon: Zero Dawn is an excellent action RPG thanks to an enormous detailed world, challenging enemies, and an inventive mysterious story. It might not be Witcher 3 level of excellence because of weak AI and boring characters & dialogues however it's one of the best RPGs I've played.
  51. rmcf13
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    Outstanding ranged combat and enemy variety, excellent lore and exploration, beautiful graphics.
  52. kbis
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Esse é simplismente o melhor jogo da geração, o jogo é perfeito tanto em gráficos, jogabilidade e historia a guerrilla games esta de parabens
  53. PaulRichard987
    Mar 11, 2022
    8
    Gostei bastante do game terminei 100% com a DLC muito bom, as missões secundarias ficam maçantes dá para aguentar :)
  54. Mfgr
    Aug 18, 2021
    8
    I really enjoyed the game narrative, it got me playing for hours. Also the graphics caught my attention.
  55. LuanV
    Feb 22, 2021
    8
    Não esperava que Horizon Zero Dawn fosse tão bom. Um universo muito rico e interessante, uma jogabilidade muito divertida - ainda mais quando se trata de subir no pescoção -, boa variedade de inimigos, cenários que geram wallpapers facilmente e uma história que qualquer fã de ficção científica endoida. No entanto, os personagens não são tão memoráveis; talvez o que contribua para isso sãoNão esperava que Horizon Zero Dawn fosse tão bom. Um universo muito rico e interessante, uma jogabilidade muito divertida - ainda mais quando se trata de subir no pescoção -, boa variedade de inimigos, cenários que geram wallpapers facilmente e uma história que qualquer fã de ficção científica endoida. No entanto, os personagens não são tão memoráveis; talvez o que contribua para isso são as expressões faciais no mínimo questionáveis. Contudo, é um excelente exclusivo de PlayStation 4 que agora a galera de PC vai poder apreciar.… Expand
  56. curasante
    Jan 1, 2020
    9
    Well done finally an awesome female lead character in a video game that doesn't suck. Bayonetta has nothing on Nora. Still, Luv ya thought!
  57. Dylan117
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Love the world the protagonist, music, graphics, EVERYTHING. I felt every moment. Very underrated. Sometimes it can be sad which is good because it shows it has soul. Yet to play Frozen Wilds DLC looking forward to it. If you have a PS4 this is a must-play.
  58. BipolarSmile
    Oct 16, 2021
    8
    I am quite late for this game, but i`m glad i got enjoy it on 60 FPS on ps5.
    Not much to say here, a great game with beautiful music. the whole world is designed beautifully.
    A great example of how an action adventure game should be. The only issues I had with the game were due to the switch to 60 fps, since a lot of the elements in the game were coded for 30 FPS there some weird visual    I am quite late for this game, but i`m glad i got enjoy it on 60 FPS on ps5.
    Not much to say here, a great game with beautiful music. the whole world is designed beautifully.
    A great example of how an action adventure game should be.
    The only issues I had with the game were due to the switch to 60 fps, since a lot of the elements in the game were coded for 30 FPS there some weird visual bugs and glitches.
    Other than that this is a great game that you should not miss out on.    … Expand
  59. Arya977
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Gameplay..............Great
    Graphics................Amazing
    Story.......................Great
    Score.....................Great
  60. AbhinavDasiga
    Mar 17, 2021
    8
    Guerilla delivers a captivating narrative wrapped up in some of the best game mechanics of PS4. Hunting mechanical beasts has never felt so satisfying.
  61. Arachnivore
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    The game had me at "primitive humans hunting robot dinosaurs". It could have easily been a mediocre, fun experience just running with that. What Guerrilla Games actually delivered was, as lead writer John Gonzalez putts it: "something that's beautiful in every dimension".

    You can feel the passion and creativity that was lovingly poured into this game by people wanting to create    The game had me at "primitive humans hunting robot dinosaurs". It could have easily been a mediocre, fun experience just running with that. What Guerrilla Games actually delivered was, as lead writer John Gonzalez putts it: "something that's beautiful in every dimension".

    You can feel the passion and creativity that was lovingly poured into this game by people wanting to create something wonderful as opposed to a sorry lot being forced to churn out lucrative AAA mediocrity by slaving through "crunch time" under an oppressive whip.

    Gameplay:
    This isn't your typical open world game that quickly loses its flavor like cheap bubblegum. Each encounter feels fresh. Whether you're sneaking around a bandit camp, running for your life from an onslaught of cultists, fending off a robotic T-Rex and its buddies in the cramp confines of an underground factory, or sleuthing out a fruit burglar; It rarely feels repetitive or boring. HZD nails the satisfactory feeling of scaling sheer cliffs and the visceral crunch of your spear making contact with a machine. Each encounter rewards you for taking a moment to devise a custom strategy around it.

    Story:
    As a fan of hard sci-fi, I was delighted to uncover a deeply thought-out explanation for why the premise (primitive tribes hunting robot dinosaurs) actually makes perfect sense, but HZD's story takes it several steps beyond providing a sound logical explanation for the premise, it tells the story with an emotional resonance that ended up bringing me to tears several times. A story of people clinging to hope in a hopeless situation and gut-wrenching sacrifice on unimaginable scales. It also ties the protagonist in deeply while providing a fresh, semi-subversive twist on the "chosen one" trope. A trope I typically find dull and tired.

    While you're uncovering the mystery of the world's past, you also have to navigate the rich, complex politics of the present: A hand full of colorful factions with their own vibrant cultures, histories, and beliefs which make sense given their geographical origins yet also seamlessly reinforce themes of the mysterious past.

    Characters:
    Aloy has become possibly my favorite fictional protagonist of all time. Her story is expertly crafted so that the player effortlessly empathizes with her as you both discover the world together. Her dialogue is an absolute treat. The few (maybe three?) times I skipped dialogue from some long winded NPC, Aloy echoed my own thoughts with some razor-sharp line about the NPC talking too much. It was like the game knew what I was thinking.

    There are dozens of well developed supporting characters too. The writers somehow managed to make me love a complete sociopathic monster who lives to kill. Going in to the game, I had a specific twist to the ending spoiled for me ahead of time, yet; as the story unfolded, I couldn't make sense of what I knew about the twist and the character involved who I came to understand during the course of the game. It wasn't until late in the final chapter that all the puzzle pieces started to click and all the character motivations became crystal clear. Nothing ruins a good character faster than poorly reasoned actions and confused motivations, I'm happy to say HZD never commits that crime despite the overwhelming attention to detail that interactive media demands on story writing.

    Art:
    No need to write much here, you've likely seen videos and screen shots. Every frame is a painting. If you have any understanding of the technical challenges Guerrilla Games overcame to build their engine, your jaw should be through the floor. Moonlight bleeding through leaves. The way the whistle to call your mount echos in a snowy valley. The fact that mountains in the distance look like postcards, but you can travel to those mountains, scale them, and look back at where you once were. No copy-pasted, pre-fabricated set pieces. The terrain and villages are all generated naturally. This isn't Red-Dead-Redemption-style flexing by making horses poop as though that's the height of interactive entertainment. It's all in the name of emersion and in service to the game.

    I could write volumes about why this game is about as close to perfection as the medium is currently capable of, but I'm running out of characters. Just play it. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  62. harjunof
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve payed a lot RPG open world games, and HZD is one of the best out there and memorable, I played Witcher 3, and i think HZD is much better than Witcher 3, you literally need to know every enemies if you want to kill it.. if you see it from the outside without playing it you’ll be like “oh okay another repetitive arrow shots combat style” it’s literally not like that, it’s surprisingly so rewarding after you beat some machine, I mostly always open the in game notebook to see every enemy weakness before i jumped into a fight.. the story is still fresh compared to Witcher3 and they’ve done it well, I love it... it reminds me of metal gear series, it’s a mind blowing story, if you love metal gear series then I think you’ll love this kind of story.. 10/10 even the world and the animations is better than Witcher3 I don’t know why, but it’s true.. ps: sorry I compared this too much to Witcher 3, because they have same genre, gameplay contents etc, but yess HZD for me is much better than Witcher 3... btw I played this on insane difficulty..

    I know it’s kinda late to play and to give a review, but yea I just played and finished it now and I love it!    … Expand
  63. Ovatsug1208
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    The graphics are incredibly beautiful (but the frame falls sometimes, in my case, my ps4 never crashed or show bugs to me, only some frame rates that falls but it isn't normal to happen, I've only seen 2 times in the Meridian part of the map.
    It's a brilliant game, the universe, the characters, the lore of the land, every little thing connects to each other and you feel like the world    The graphics are incredibly beautiful (but the frame falls sometimes, in my case, my ps4 never crashed or show bugs to me, only some frame rates that falls but it isn't normal to happen, I've only seen 2 times in the Meridian part of the map.
    It's a brilliant game, the universe, the characters, the lore of the land, every little thing connects to each other and you feel like the world you're running around, killing beasts (machines), evil cults, bandits and etc, its alive and have a story behind everything, wars that happened before.    … Expand
  64. reetz
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    This is the most beautiful and complete experience I ever played on PS4 and probably in any platform. The game is super clean, graphics are AAA++, gameplay is fluid and the plot is worthy of a good book/movie.
  65. StockportBlue
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Another example of how talented Sony's first party studios are, this game has no right to run on their base system but it does flawlessly. Add to that a very well written story and completely unique set of enemies and what you have is an overall excellent experience that is highly recommended.
  66. dariazzo_
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    Horizon: ZD is a masterpiece of technical improvements and combat balance. Its only defects reside in an overwhelmingly convoluted narrative structure that can put you in danger of missing out some elementary pieces of the plot. That's it.
    The plot itself is amazingly refined and written. It could easily originate a novel series or any other spin off. The field of vision, textures and    Horizon: ZD is a masterpiece of technical improvements and combat balance. Its only defects reside in an overwhelmingly convoluted narrative structure that can put you in danger of missing out some elementary pieces of the plot. That's it.
    The plot itself is amazingly refined and written. It could easily originate a novel series or any other spin off. The field of vision, textures and general look is clear and inspiring. The open-world approach here is used at its best, providing the player with all the tools needed to survive and to attack with ease of use and fun. Travelling through the massive world of HZD is fantastic, granting re-playability not only for collectibles but also just for the sake of it, looking out for side quests even when the main story is done.
    Combat is varied and represents the core of the game. A mix of strategy, pure skill and dedication is required, with vibrant enemies that behaves according to their own reaction system. No encounter is always the same and each enemy have several characteristics to be used in order to be defeated.
    There is also enough room for psychological or philosophical introspection. The player is constantly questioned about the morality of the World he's facing and about humanity choices made over the centuries. The European tone of the game is not as symbolic as a Japanese firm would have made. Evident, but nonetheless still interesting. All in all, this is a very believable scenario, with an approach to science fiction that should be take as example by many.

    In conclusion, a fun action game in a fully immersing open world with enough freedom for the player, flanked by a very believable story about human kind. Do not miss it.    … Expand
  67. Shaw2266
    Mar 23, 2021
    8
    Fantastic and unique game. I found the combat very enjoyable. The world/environment itself is good, but not great in my opinion. I decided to get the platinum trophy in this and it was a fairly easy task, yet allowed me to enjoy everything horizon had to offer.
  68. FidelGastro
    Sep 5, 2021
    8
    This game surprised me a lot with its catchy story. The story was supported by a beautiful environment, especially I think nature. It is processed really beautifully. I´ve been playing this game on PS5 console and sometimes the views from hills to distance at sunset or sunrise were amazing.

    On the contrary, what disappointed me a little was the size of the map. I was expecting a    This game surprised me a lot with its catchy story. The story was supported by a beautiful environment, especially I think nature. It is processed really beautifully. I´ve been playing this game on PS5 console and sometimes the views from hills to distance at sunset or sunrise were amazing.

    On the contrary, what disappointed me a little was the size of the map. I was expecting a slightly larger playing area. However, this playing area is solidly filled with side tasks and challenges.

    Otherwise, I have to praise the game model, after a few minutes the control of the game will become completely intuitive.

    Unfortunately, the story of the game seemed a bit rushed to me. I finished the game for four in the afternoon, when I played after work. However, the characters are well written.

    I was a little bothered by the "jamming" of animations in cutscenes. Another thing that spoiled my impression of the game was the sometimes strangely behaving artificial intelligence (both allies and enemies).

    I enjoyed the game and rated it 8/10. I'm definitely thinking about going through the DLC.    … Expand
  69. necrowizart89
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    Bow aiming is pretty messed up, especially when it comes to fire at flying enemies, but gameplay is pretty satisfying. Great story, fantastic views. Fights are interesting, although not really challenging. Also, climbing sucks- it is much worse than in assassin’s creed series, no comparison here.
  70. RiseOfLuis
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Este juego es increíble, lleno de detalles hermosos mientras exploras los diferentes lugares del mapa, una historia original, personajes bien desarrollados, gráficos deslumbrantes y un gameplay adictivo. Uno de los mejores juegos para PS4. Yo recomiendo tremendamente este juego, mas aun con la secuela en camino.

    This game is amazing, full of beautiful details as you explore the    Este juego es increíble, lleno de detalles hermosos mientras exploras los diferentes lugares del mapa, una historia original, personajes bien desarrollados, gráficos deslumbrantes y un gameplay adictivo. Uno de los mejores juegos para PS4. Yo recomiendo tremendamente este juego, mas aun con la secuela en camino.

    This game is amazing, full of beautiful details as you explore the different places on the map, an original story, well-developed characters, incredible graphics and addictive gameplay. One of the best games for PS4. I highly recommend this game, even more so now, as the sequel is on its way.    … Expand
  71. Morrigan99
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This game is something really special. I came for the cool Robo-Dinosaur and stayed for the fascinating world, the combat, characters and the wonderfully written story which keeps me thinking about it even years later. The story drew me in like nothing else in a long time, the twist and turns were heart wrenching and epic as they can be. Aloy is also a great protagonist and the combatThis game is something really special. I came for the cool Robo-Dinosaur and stayed for the fascinating world, the combat, characters and the wonderfully written story which keeps me thinking about it even years later. The story drew me in like nothing else in a long time, the twist and turns were heart wrenching and epic as they can be. Aloy is also a great protagonist and the combat system is one other big highlight of the game. It's so divers, fast an exciting. I would recommend this game to anybody who loves a great story and engaging combat and an absolutely beautiful open world!… Expand
  72. SPARDAs
    Aug 12, 2021
    8
    ГЕЙМПЛЕЙ ВСЕМУ ГОЛОВА
    Хороший экз, который лишь одной, великолепно сделанной, баллистической боёвкой и физичными локонами Эллой в 30FPS затмевает собою многие из недостатков.
    Направление взято, НО сраный пустой/открытый мир с банальщиной в сюжете задушат вас 100%. Надо исправлять!    ГЕЙМПЛЕЙ ВСЕМУ ГОЛОВА
    Хороший экз, который лишь одной, великолепно сделанной, баллистической боёвкой и физичными локонами Эллой в 30FPS затмевает собою многие из недостатков.
    Направление взято, НО сраный пустой/открытый мир с банальщиной в сюжете задушат вас 100%. Надо исправлять!
  73. Toast-King
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    A beautiful experience with twists and turns. The map design is some of the best as it slowly opens up in a swirl, allowing you to slowly explore more as you progress. Aloy is a fantastic character and her theme is some of the most stirring music in the current generation of gaming, even if not all the music is on it's level. A true standout on the PS4 that does incredible at blending openA beautiful experience with twists and turns. The map design is some of the best as it slowly opens up in a swirl, allowing you to slowly explore more as you progress. Aloy is a fantastic character and her theme is some of the most stirring music in the current generation of gaming, even if not all the music is on it's level. A true standout on the PS4 that does incredible at blending open world fun with a tight narrative story far better than many others.… Expand
  74. orodri1
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Es un juego hermoso. Me encantó. Es un juego con unas gráficas y unos escenarios impresionantes, y la jugabilidad es muy entretenida. Aloy es un personaje interesante y agradable, hace la historia muy cómoda.

    Es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado, sin duda.
  75. Bohdanlast
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, music, gameplay, atmosphere, open world, theme of the game, graphics and design. These facts alone are the reason why it us the masterpiece, the combat is soo good and flc the frozen wilds is very interesting. The only bad things are charachters and plot, but it is goid for thier first rog!
  76. piuscorvus
    Apr 6, 2021
    8
    This is a nice and very good looking open-world game with RPG elements. You play as a girl who lives in a wild world inhabited by different human tribes and full of dinosaur-looking machines. You are discovering the past of the world that once belonged to a different civilisation. The story is not really a masterpiece but it is a fairly interesting story about another, sort of,This is a nice and very good looking open-world game with RPG elements. You play as a girl who lives in a wild world inhabited by different human tribes and full of dinosaur-looking machines. You are discovering the past of the world that once belonged to a different civilisation. The story is not really a masterpiece but it is a fairly interesting story about another, sort of, post-apocalyptic world.

    Combat and exploration is pretty balanced and I never got tired of any of it. The only thing that lacks creativity is melee combat; it just does not look that great as firing arrows, which you will mostly be doing. Higher difficulty can give you a pretty challenging combat and if you are into exploring the world and following the main quest without having stressy fights all the time - the developers took care about it too.

    Weak spots in this game are side quests. They are typical RPG side quests (go there and kill 5 things, then go there and stealth kill another 5 things). Some of those quests will reveal more background to certain parts of the main story but most of them can be totally skipped.

    Another weak spot are face animations of side characters. They are not that good as face animations of the main characters. Here and there you will spot the same faces (there was some “copy-paste” work…).

    All in all, this is indeed a nice adventure game that might become a great franchise.    … Expand
  77. shadowsweet23
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, es muy entretenido y sus paisajes son hermosos, su historia es muy enganchadora y sus misiones de lo mas entretenidas y retantes, me pareció un juego muy innovador y su jugabilidad es lo mas cómoda con 0 cooldown entre cada pelea.
  78. DVers
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I loved this game. I don't get obsessed with a lot of video games (I get bored and move on quickly) but this game had me hooked. I finished the whole thing and then did the expansion pack.

    I cannot wait until part two.
  79. hakiros54
    Mar 26, 2021
    8
    very good story and well-created world. Multiple original weapons and varied, epic enemies. But i cant give more than 8 with this fu... iritating birds.
  80. jonkexe
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Потрясающе хорошее начало того, что наверняка станет заветной серией PlayStation. Блестящий материал.
  81. GhostKill
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    I bought a Playstation just to play this game..lol And to be honest, it was 100% worth it. This game and Days Gone makes it worth it to have a PS. HZD is a beast. So much to do and one of the best looking games of its generation. Such a great game!
  82. carlos69_420
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    Aun en 2020 sigue siendo un gran juego, bastante desafiante y entretenido, bastante recomendable.
  83. elzadj
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Still amazed that this game is from 2017. Really looking forward for the PC release, with all the possible improvements and mods.
  84. Billy666
    Aug 22, 2020
    9
    Soild game play with absolute stellar graphics and a twisted connected story to boot
  85. ion87
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Great story, fun and addictive game play. Truly came to care about Elloy and her struggles.
  86. flobv86
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    The game is really nice! The world itself is amazing. Combat is great especially fights with some of the big machine. Really enjoyable to play.
  87. Cormacd69
    Mar 7, 2021
    8
    Beautiful open world with a boring main character and half decent story. I wanted to love this game, and everything in the game regarding the world, I do. The combat is fantastic, the various creatures and their weaknesses / strengths make encounters engaging. However, I found the central character to be the most dull and boring character i’ve met in a long time, her voice never changes,Beautiful open world with a boring main character and half decent story. I wanted to love this game, and everything in the game regarding the world, I do. The combat is fantastic, the various creatures and their weaknesses / strengths make encounters engaging. However, I found the central character to be the most dull and boring character i’ve met in a long time, her voice never changes, it’s always the same tone so unfortunately I couldn’t connect with her or the fairly boring story.… Expand
  88. Thegamegg1
    May 27, 2021
    8
    Un juego divertido con buenos controles y una historia y ambientación atrapantes.
  89. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Если вы начали играть и игра вам не понравилась, не беспокойтесь. Пройдите чуть дальше по сюжету, выйдите из первой локации подальше. Вам однозначно станет намного интересней=)
  90. Christian9
    Dec 10, 2020
    8
    Si en la segunda parte mejoran el sistema de diálogos, las cinemáticas y como estas se introducen en escena, tendremos un juego de 10!!
  91. EfiDiveroli
    Sep 27, 2021
    8
    This game has set an enormous challenge for itself: building a new sci-fi world from scratch, that has not been seen 100 times before. I want to make it spoiled free, so I will not talk a lot about the story.

    ---Story--- The story is vast, and not easy to follow unlike most video game plots. Certainly, the immeasurable greed of the corporate world and the consequences of pursuing    This game has set an enormous challenge for itself: building a new sci-fi world from scratch, that has not been seen 100 times before. I want to make it spoiled free, so I will not talk a lot about the story.

    ---Story---
    The story is vast, and not easy to follow unlike most video game plots. Certainly, the immeasurable greed of the corporate world and the consequences of pursuing monopoly are topics that are not represented in the mainstream entertainment industry enough (for understandable reasons). I found most side characters unilateral, but there is a mysterious one that makes up for it.

    ---Graphics & environment---
    I could go on and on about its artistic greatness but I just want to mention three things that got me the most. I can firmly state that this game has the most beautiful eye animation in any game still up to 2021. Even the eye and mimics of the n+1th side character was mesmerizing. Then there is Aloy's hair, which itself is a masterpiece. Thirdly, I enjoyed every single time when I heard Aloy’s echoing voice in the mountains, unique sound effect, that I have not experienced in other games.

    ---Combat & other mechanics---
    Fighting mechanics against machines were much better executed than human vs. human combat. I found aim assist non-existent against human enemies (I find this particularly crucial due to that fact that the game provided quite little space for aiming customization), and they could be very easily tricked by dodge + heavy attack combos. Although fights against robots showed great abundance and diversity. Stealth combat was also disappointing against humans, you just cannot kill 2 people next to each other without alarming the whole camp (I expected that if nor by melee hits I could take down 2 enemies standing next to each other with two quick arrow shots but it’s not possible). The way Hunting Grounds quests taught you insane tricks to fight gigantic beasts easily was utterly jaw-dropping. I loved that every beast had a weak point to be exploited. The variety of weapons and the creativity that was put into them was extraordinary. All in all, the game mechanics were entertaining, but I want to mention that I found the climbing/parkouring system too rudimentary.

    ---Skill & RPG elements---
    Considering the RPG elements, namely the levelling system and the skill tree were quite disappointing to me. I did not feel the need levelling up except for the bonus HP, since after around lvl 20 (when I already got extra skill points from side activities) I felt the remaining 2/3 skills so pointless and lazy. Picking up unused trap should not be the part of any skill trees. Some of the armour designs were quite imaginative, the armour and weapon customization were okay, nor revolutional. Crafting was manifold enough, but not exaggerated. One thing that I missed a lot was a stash to organize my loot. I maximized loot capacity quite early in the game, but I ended up organizing my pack in every 10 minutes.

    ---Technical stuff---
    Sometimes when I got into serious large-scale fights with robots, half of the loot despawned before the end of fight. This is quite annoying when they would certainly drop epic loot. Also, I found the bonfire save system inconsistent sometimes, which dripped some frustration in the gameplay experience.    … Expand
  92. JoelArpal
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
    A great idea. Funny to play. But i just got tired. I hope i find the time to give it a second chance.
  93. Gabriel4484
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
    Me parece muy buen juego, pero una vez llevas 20 horas jugadas comienza a ser muy repetitivo.


    In my opinion it’s a good game, but once you have played like 20 hours the game becomes repetitive.
  94. mikesgold2K
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    Porządna gra będąca miksem różnych pomysłów i mechanik. Fabuła ma swoje momenty i potrafi zainteresować historia świata zaś rozgrywka stanowi dobre dopełnienie
  95. 5ept
    Feb 1, 2021
    8
    Story is amazing, but everything else isn polished enough what i came to expect.
  96. imnotraph
    Feb 4, 2021
    8
    Guerrilla Games brought us this diamond called Horizon Zero Dawn out of nowhere the story of the world combined with the protagonist Aloy was just indescribably fun and beautiful (it really is an experience when it unfolds and you discover why the world is like that) the game has some problems and some weaknesses like all games but because it is the first open world game of Guerrilla I wasGuerrilla Games brought us this diamond called Horizon Zero Dawn out of nowhere the story of the world combined with the protagonist Aloy was just indescribably fun and beautiful (it really is an experience when it unfolds and you discover why the world is like that) the game has some problems and some weaknesses like all games but because it is the first open world game of Guerrilla I was not bothered I'm sure this series will improve a lot and that Horizon Forbidden West will make up for the weaknesses of this title. I especially recommend the game of the year edition since it includes the dlc that makes the game 100 times better… Expand
  97. Blasto
    Feb 7, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game with a unique story that offers hours and hours of playtime, if you choose to do the side missions and explore the beautiful world to find hidden treasures. There are some limitation to how much you can customise and times when the game becomes repetitive, but the occasional little surprises of encountering a new type of enemy, meeting an interesting character or discovering a new weapon or armour are more than enough to keep you entertained and glued to the controller!

    I must say that I'm more of a realistic person and I'm not a big fan of futuristic sci-fi games, but the idea of a game where you run around an open world hunting robotic animals with primary weapons to restore the balance and regain control, is quite unique and is definitely worth playing!    … Expand
  98. FloatEterNal
    Feb 25, 2021
    8
    Horizon Zero Dawn is open world role playing game that amaze my mind. The story and gameplay is well developed and designed. For the first time I saw the concept art of the game I have interested instantly, and when I saw the special prize how would I miss my chance to explore the game world. Horizon zero Dawn MC is charming, her name is “Aloy”. With her curiosity, brave, and big-heartedHorizon Zero Dawn is open world role playing game that amaze my mind. The story and gameplay is well developed and designed. For the first time I saw the concept art of the game I have interested instantly, and when I saw the special prize how would I miss my chance to explore the game world. Horizon zero Dawn MC is charming, her name is “Aloy”. With her curiosity, brave, and big-hearted heroism make the story more tantalizing. The story is good in the post-apocalypse set up world, but the dialog is corny and mediocre when it is not in the cut scene. While playing, the game will make you curious as mush as possible, why the world come out like this and that give me a intention to play along. Enemies in the game has 2 kind robotic and human. For all the robots they are terrifyingly aggressive and that why they are great. They are well design and each one has their own weaknesses, and unique armor position, so that is why you need to change your weapon all the time when facing many kinds of robot. About human enemy, I am really disappoint. They are so stupid that I not really enjoy engaging with them, but I think it is understandable because the main enemy of the game is robot anyway. Fighting in this game is compelling, fighting with the robot in Horizon Zero Dawn is a great fighting experience I have got; it is so intense to fight with them (I started play in hard mode). It is not easy to fight them, I got killed many time LOL. The game gives you a device call “Focus” to make you fight easier. Using focus will make you see the weaknesses of an enemy, so you will know what weapon you should use against the enemy. Overall, I recommend you guys to play this game, and I am sure you will have good time with it.… Expand
  99. akuma_aku
    May 16, 2021
    8
    pros : 1st interesting open world with vastly different concept
    2nd intense and amazing combat
    3rd gorgeous sceneries with machines
    cons : 1st automated animation looks robotic and unnatural
    2nd lip syncing can be a bit jarring sometimes
    3rd side quests can feel repetitive but honestly they are less repetitive then most of the open world game
  100. Sevenpower
    Apr 15, 2021
    8
    This game does not transfer real sense of bow to pleyer despite tomb raider i hope to see development of that in next game of horizon
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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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