Horizon Zero Dawn

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12419 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,084 out of 12419
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  1. Primebear
    Apr 12, 2021
    8
    fun. Was there such a fun game with a bow? However, an incomplete open world is vain. I wonder if the play time is too long. The worldview is great, but the story isn't very good.
  2. DANTESFENIX2
    Jun 18, 2021
    8
    El juego estrella de guerrilla games, comparar este juego con Killzone es darse cuenta que la calidad de el estudio se duplicó , grandes ideas, hermoso mundo abierto y los gráficos fueron lo más impresionante en su año, eso sí , el gameplay cuerpo a cuerpo es muy tosco ,
  3. Rionaldo
    Aug 10, 2021
    8
    It's an amazing brand new IP video game. You're playing in a post-apocalyptic world fighting dinosaur robot. Enough saying. My pet peeve is the game is still rough on cutscene and certain part but i can tolerate that.
  4. TheGlintJaw
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game, absolutely loved it! An amazing Lore, with a beautiful story, gorgeous graphics and incredible combat, this is one of the best games I've ever played. Characters do feel a little boring and bland. Aside from the main character and her acquaintances (Erend and Sylens), everyone else feels a little too generic. Besides that, it's a fantastic game.

    Combat might feel repetitive unless you use everything at your disposal to its fullest potential. If you do that, there'll probably be no other game that impresses you more with it's combat. Overall I loved it and it's my favorite game of all time. I would give it an 8.5 but since there's no option for that, I'm gonna stick to 8.    … Expand
  5. Filthycasual69
    Sep 30, 2021
    8
    Awesome open-world game. Its vast, and its exploration is a breeze. Gameplay and Graphics were pretty cool, and it has a great storyline. But there are some negatives (at least for me) is, the face animations that needed more time to work with. (But even tho they’ve been fixed in the DLC, its only the DLC that got a rework for the facial animations and not the base game itself.) some ofAwesome open-world game. Its vast, and its exploration is a breeze. Gameplay and Graphics were pretty cool, and it has a great storyline. But there are some negatives (at least for me) is, the face animations that needed more time to work with. (But even tho they’ve been fixed in the DLC, its only the DLC that got a rework for the facial animations and not the base game itself.) some of the other main characters were kinda flat. (And some were easily forgettable). But overall, its still a really great game. One of the reasons you gotta try PlayStation.… Expand
  6. S1NGLEVB
    Nov 5, 2021
    8
    Falo como um simplório homem com experiência que obviamente preferia ser uma criança castrada e reclamona.
  7. Joaovitorlopes
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    Bom mas poderia ter melhorado demais antes de lançar o jogo espero que a sequência melhore muito
  8. Gamebam3
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    Ultra fun combat, intriguing story. My only big gripe is that cutscenes lack variety(all shots are close up on characters faces) and facial animation shows little emotion, which can make long dialogue quite boring.
  9. CarlosDR5
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    A great game, with a great story, great storytelling, great gameplay, and great characters.
  10. M069EX215A
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    one of the best sony exclusive , cool robots-desing and wonderful locations , but the dialogues and plot isn't good as it could be
  11. Effum
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horizon Zero Dawn on PS4 blu-ray disc is a good 8/10 game which was recommended by the guy
    at the local independent used games store. It is a good game that is after you figure out how to
    use the circular pop-up menu to craft arrows potions upgrade weapons and armor. The initial
    tutorial cut-scenes are boring confusing self absorbed and too long. The graphics are good and an
    enjoyable part is the first time that one is able to sneak up override and mount a robot dinosaur
    horse to ride for faster travelling. Finding Easter eggs like a dilapidated Red Rocks music
    amphitheater is a surprising real world reference. The open world and fog of war features felt
    freeing and the campfire quick saves were handy to fast travel to previously visited locations.
    The one downside is that the game is too hard on medium settings because you can die often
    but there were not any obvious bounding box glitches to fall into. Using the map and focus to
    search for metal flowers and vantage points was satisfying. If the game had included a NPC
    non-player character as a constant companion it may have been more rewarding. Focus and enjoy.    … Expand
  12. RasmusLuostarin
    Jul 27, 2022
    9
    Monimuotoinen peli. Uskottava maailma, hienot ympäristöt. Hyvä grafiikka. Mieleenpainuvat musiikit. Jännittävä tarina. Sivutehtäviä laidasta laitaan, osa mahtavia ja osa tylsiä. Uusiin peleihin verrattuna hahmojen liikkumisessa ja huulisynkassa kehitettävää, mutta aikaansa nähden hyvin toteutettu. Päähahmo hyvin luotu kaikin puolin. Hahmon ja tarvikkeiden kehittäminen hauskaa. Peli antaaMonimuotoinen peli. Uskottava maailma, hienot ympäristöt. Hyvä grafiikka. Mieleenpainuvat musiikit. Jännittävä tarina. Sivutehtäviä laidasta laitaan, osa mahtavia ja osa tylsiä. Uusiin peleihin verrattuna hahmojen liikkumisessa ja huulisynkassa kehitettävää, mutta aikaansa nähden hyvin toteutettu. Päähahmo hyvin luotu kaikin puolin. Hahmon ja tarvikkeiden kehittäminen hauskaa. Peli antaa käyttäjälle hyvin tilaa tehdä tehtävät haluamallaan tavalla.… Expand
  13. hjikqfbiuqdbiqw
    May 26, 2023
    9
    better than something like zelda botw or totk. Has good story and looks and feels good
  14. ChickenBreasts
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    The characters and the world itself is a masterpiece, i got never bored of this game.
  15. stuuuuuuupid
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    I love everything about Horizon Zero Dawn: I love the open world, I love the soundtrack, I love the side quests, I love the story, but most importantly, I absolutely love Aloy. She is easily one of my top 3 favorite video game protagonists of all time. The overall setting of this game with machines populating the world and the fact that you don't know anything about this world at theI love everything about Horizon Zero Dawn: I love the open world, I love the soundtrack, I love the side quests, I love the story, but most importantly, I absolutely love Aloy. She is easily one of my top 3 favorite video game protagonists of all time. The overall setting of this game with machines populating the world and the fact that you don't know anything about this world at the beginning, and kind of discovering the mystery that is given at the start, and then add absolutely fenomenal graphics, and you have one of the greatest RPG's ever created.… Expand
  16. JUSTcomeIN
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    This game has the most underrated gamestyle, graphics and story. Everything is different and unique compared to other games.
  17. Batata1411
    May 14, 2023
    10
    A flawless game with great adventures and a breathtaking story. Great characters Great sidequests And to be honest Horizon forbidden west is the cherry on top, really a masterpiece!!!
  18. ArnauRectoret
    May 4, 2023
    10
    I started playing late but it became my favorite saga at the moment the story begins to explain itself. My favorite game with Zelda BOTW
  19. wojker
    May 24, 2023
    10
    Great game. I loved playing it. Amazing plot, great characters and graphics, I totally recommend it.
  20. Lausuri
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Simplemente uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida. Una historia completa que desarrolla la igual que el personaje que nunca se mantiene plano. Para mi ya un icono de sony, guerrilla y un juego indispensable de playstation
  21. sofeulol
    May 30, 2023
    10
    Мне очень понравилась эта игра. С удовольствием заработал платину исследовав всю карту.
  22. spaghettiwest
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    one best game ever
    graphics incredible and story amazing
    masterpiece ps studios
  23. Bugjam8
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn es un juego excepcional y cautivador que te transportará a un mundo postapocalíptico lleno de maravillas y peligros. Desarrollado por Guerrilla Games y exclusivo para la consola PlayStation, este título de acción y aventuras ha sido aclamado por su historia apasionante, su mundo abierto impresionante y su jugabilidad emocionante.

    Uno de los aspectos más sobresalientes    Horizon Zero Dawn es un juego excepcional y cautivador que te transportará a un mundo postapocalíptico lleno de maravillas y peligros. Desarrollado por Guerrilla Games y exclusivo para la consola PlayStation, este título de acción y aventuras ha sido aclamado por su historia apasionante, su mundo abierto impresionante y su jugabilidad emocionante.

    Uno de los aspectos más sobresalientes de Horizon Zero Dawn es su fascinante y original premisa. El juego te lleva a un futuro distante donde la humanidad ha caído y la naturaleza ha reclamado la Tierra. Te pones en el papel de Aloy, una cazadora habilidosa y curiosa que se embarca en un viaje para descubrir la verdad detrás del antiguo mundo y su conexión con las temibles máquinas animales que ahora dominan la Tierra. La historia te mantendrá enganchado desde el principio hasta el final, con giros inesperados y un misterio cautivador que se desvela a medida que avanzas.

    El mundo abierto de Horizon Zero Dawn es impresionante en su escala y belleza. Desde vastas praderas hasta desiertos áridos y bosques exuberantes, cada rincón del mapa está meticulosamente diseñado y lleno de detalles. La diversidad de los entornos te dejará asombrado y te invitará a explorar cada rincón en busca de secretos y tesoros ocultos. Además, el ciclo dinámico del día y la noche y las condiciones climáticas cambiantes le dan vida al mundo y crean una atmósfera inmersiva.

    La jugabilidad de Horizon Zero Dawn es emocionante y desafiante. Aloy puede utilizar una amplia variedad de armas y herramientas para enfrentarse a las máquinas, desde arcos y flechas hasta trampas y explosivos. El combate contra las máquinas es estratégico y satisfactorio, con cada enemigo presentando debilidades y comportamientos únicos. Además, el juego te ofrece la posibilidad de utilizar tácticas sigilosas para acechar y eliminar a tus enemigos de manera silenciosa.

    Otro aspecto positivo de Horizon Zero Dawn es su sistema de progresión y personalización. A medida que avanzas en el juego, puedes mejorar las habilidades de Aloy, obtener nuevas armas y equipo, y crear modificaciones para mejorar tu desempeño en combate. Esta progresión te permite adaptar tu estilo de juego a tus preferencias y te da una sensación gratificante de crecimiento y poderío.

    Los gráficos en Horizon Zero Dawn son impresionantes. Los detalles en las máquinas, los paisajes y los efectos visuales son asombrosos, lo que sumerge completamente al jugador en el mundo del juego. Además, la música y los efectos de sonido crean una atmósfera inmersiva y complementan la acción y la emoción del juego de manera magistral.

    En resumen, Horizon Zero Dawn es un juego que no puedes dejar pasar si eres amante de la acción y las aventuras. Su historia cautivadora, su mundo abierto impresionante, su jugabilidad emocionante y su apartado visual deslumbrante hacen de este título una experiencia inolvidable. Si estás considerando adquirir una consola PlayStation, Horizon Zero Dawn es una razón más que suficiente para hacerlo, ya que es un exclusivo que demuestra el poder y la calidad de los juegos que se pueden disfrutar en ella. Prepárate para sumergirte en un viaje épico y descubrir los secretos de Horizon Zero Dawn.    … Expand
  24. robinzvak
    May 16, 2017
    8
    87% after bad Killzone, dev move forward ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  25. Glowguy
    Jun 7, 2017
    8
    The user rating seems about right to me. This is a very good game that does a lot of things well and has a fantastic concept. I was immediately interested as soon as I saw the first trailers and was very much looking forward to getting my hands on this one. I'm a big fan of the post-apocolypse genre and the mix of terminator style machines taking over the globe and humanity living on inThe user rating seems about right to me. This is a very good game that does a lot of things well and has a fantastic concept. I was immediately interested as soon as I saw the first trailers and was very much looking forward to getting my hands on this one. I'm a big fan of the post-apocolypse genre and the mix of terminator style machines taking over the globe and humanity living on in tribe like bands amid the ruins of an advanced technological society looked really compelling. For the most part this game lived up to expectations but it does fall flat in some areas.

    Pros: The world itself is main selling point of the game and I got more enjoyment out of simply traveling from one place to another than from doing most of the quests (more on those later). Visually the game is amazing and you definitely get a sense of awe while exploring.

    The combat is also a big plus. The enemies are still quite tough even when you are leveled way up and a planned out strategic approach will often pay big dividends. It can get tedious fighting so many of the same enemies after awhile, but it's easy enough to avoid or run away. Fighting humans definitely gets boring but the robots are really well designed, difficult to take down, and definitely feel threatening.

    There is a large variety of different activities to keep things interesting like hunting grounds, collectibles (especially the banuk pieces), cauldrons, quests, etc... Some are better than others and the rewards aren't always worth it, but it's still nice to have the option.

    The crafting and upgrade system is well implemented with an intuitive, smooth interface that doesn't bog the game down.

    Cons: Character design is a mixed bag. Some of them are really interesting (including the main character), but too many of them are one-dimensional with poor voice acting. The NPC side quests are extremely linear and not very interesting at all and rewards are lackluster so I just stopped doing them pretty early.

    While the main story is good enough to remain interesting but there are a lot of things that really bugged me about it and you really have to suspend belief to maintain immersion. For one thing, there are data points conveniently dropped EVERYWHERE and too much of the main story is propelled along by just recovering data points that just happen to be laying around for you to pick up after centuries of non-use. Also - it's pretty ridiculous that such technologically backwards people can go toe to toe with super advanced robots using bows and arrows.

    My earlier comments about the visually stunning above ground environment do not extend to the dungeon/ruins delving portion of the game which I found to be very lacking. I found the ruins delving to be a major slog and the environment just looks terrible compared to the above ground portion of the game. The cauldrons are a little more interesting since those are still functional and you can see machines being built there, but the metal ruins were disappointing below ground.

    The designers blatently ripped off mechanics from other successful games (most notably the Witcher and Uncharted) almost to the point where they seem directly ported over. I understand this is pretty common in gaming but they could have done a better job of putting a unique stamp on the gameplay.

    Overall though these gripes are fairly minor but they are enough of issue to break immersion for me and keep this game out of my top tier. That being said I easily got my money's worth on this title and I look forward to what Guerilla Games has on the Horizon!    … Expand
  26. shod3030
    Jun 5, 2017
    8
    Centuries after the fall of civilization and the rise of predatory machines, a young woman, outcast from her tribe, roams the harsh wilderness to discover what caused the catastrophic apocalypse, and seek the answers to her past.
  27. drlowdon
    Apr 26, 2020
    9
    In the 31st century humans live in scattered tribes, with limited access to technology, as large robotic creatures dominate the Earth. For centuries they have coexisted in relative peace, but now they are becoming contaminated by an unknown force and what remains of the human race could be wiped out forever.

    Horizon: Zero Dawn certainly sticks close to the usual open world formula laid    In the 31st century humans live in scattered tribes, with limited access to technology, as large robotic creatures dominate the Earth. For centuries they have coexisted in relative peace, but now they are becoming contaminated by an unknown force and what remains of the human race could be wiped out forever.

    Horizon: Zero Dawn certainly sticks close to the usual open world formula laid down by Far Cry et al, but this world is more entertaining to live in than virtually any other in gaming. First off this is just a fantastic looking game, on more than one occasion I had to stop and take in the scenery, even making use of the games photo mode a few times. The combat is excellent, experience rather than tutorials teaching you how to tackle each of the 26 unique creatures roaming the landscape, and the story (despite some corny dialogue) is genuinely original and full of surprises.

    Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of the very best games on PS4 and I can’t wait to play the now confirmed sequel.    … Expand
  28. willrockwell
    Sep 30, 2019
    9
    Great game, good story, varied gameplay. Really enjoyed it. The story was the best part. Could be spun off into a novel if anyone were inclined.
  29. AC2020x
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Best looking game I have ever played! Gorgeous and so much fun! A step up from the original in everyway! The ps5 is amazing!
  30. Markos-
    Mar 29, 2019
    9
    Exceeded my expectations and they were high. The game is intense, the scenery as beautifully crafted as I've seen, challenging combat versus reckless robots, and the story gets more interesting as the game progresses. Totally recommended!
  31. Sh4rk82
    Oct 13, 2018
    8
    I don't believe at fake reviews that give 10 neither 0.
    10 is the perfection that don't belong this world 0 means frustration and provocation.
    This game has a solid gameplay and stunning graphic especially regarding the illumination of the scenes even though the story in general don't gave me any particular feelings. Very good job about the machines that are artisticly amazing.    I don't believe at fake reviews that give 10 neither 0.
    10 is the perfection that don't belong this world 0 means frustration and provocation.
    This game has a solid gameplay and stunning graphic especially regarding the illumination of the scenes even though the story in general don't gave me any particular feelings. Very good job about the machines that are artisticly amazing.
    Unfortunally isn't for me a totally masterpiece because Guerrilla was not able to forge inside the game that magic atmosphere that other games done. Anyway, game to play for all those have a Sony console. My vote is 8.    … Expand
  32. Azurim
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Finished the game in 69 hours on PC (all quests, all trials, very hard difficulty).

    Graphics 10/10, Main story 10/10, Gameplay 10/10. The weaker parts of the game are the main character that could be a bit more interesting (not just a supersmart, superstrong, supergood hero) and I think the music could be more memorable. But these are minor issues since the game is about the story and    Finished the game in 69 hours on PC (all quests, all trials, very hard difficulty).

    Graphics 10/10, Main story 10/10, Gameplay 10/10. The weaker parts of the game are the main character that could be a bit more interesting (not just a supersmart, superstrong, supergood hero) and I think the music could be more memorable. But these are minor issues since the game is about the story and the incredible game mechanics.

    As a scientist I especially enjoyed sever minor ideas in the game. Without giving any spoilers: how ignorant people can worship technology that they do not understand, how the main hero knows the earth isn't flat, and the shamanistic rituals that can open certain doors.

    The game also has (I think) revolutionized several gameplay aspects: crafting, resource management, stealth, AI behavior, hero progression and combat variety. I don't think any game has done this so well.    … Expand
  33. lovefromhate88
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Pros
    + Beautiful graphics
    + Stunning open world + Engaging and unique story with a very likeable hero who you will care about + Enemies are unique and fun to try and work out how to beat Cons - I felt the game lacked a little bit of depth in regard of RPG elements - Not a huge variety of weapons or armour, you will find yourself using one or two the whole game - The game    Pros
    + Beautiful graphics
    + Stunning open world
    + Engaging and unique story with a very likeable hero who you will care about
    + Enemies are unique and fun to try and work out how to beat

    Cons
    - I felt the game lacked a little bit of depth in regard of RPG elements
    - Not a huge variety of weapons or armour, you will find yourself using one or two the whole game
    - The game equivalent of riding your horse (no spoilers) - is very poor IMO. It is slow and the controls aren't great
    - Some elements of the game feel irrelevant towards the end

    Summary
    Beautiful game that will push your PS4 Pro to the max in 4k and HDR. Engaging story that keeps you interested with some good characters along the way. Game play is good, and difficulty curve is also good.
    Worth a buy, don't miss out on this title.    … Expand
  34. iKen
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    Played and completed on PlayStation 4 Pro.
    Gameplay: GOOD.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Voice Acting: GOOD.
  35. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    9
    Beautiful open world game, awesome game mechanics, fresh ideas for robodinosaurs, story is quite interesting and story expansion is very good. One of top PS4 games.
  36. NateB
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
    Played HZD at launch and loved it. HZD is set in a Theme that to me is absolutely amazing. I quickly fell in love with the game world and Aloy is a great protagonist. Fighting the robots and discovering the secrets of the world where a joy. This is just an all around great game.
  37. benjamin666
    May 20, 2022
    10
    بازی عالی هست . بهینه . زیبا . سونی بی نظیره
  38. CatsPawDigital
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    It's been a while since I played HzD. But I was reviewing Ghost of Tsushima earlier and one of my first thoughts on actually playing it was "This is HzD goes to Japan." And it turns out I'd never reviewed Horizon, so here we are. I'm pretty tired, so this is the abbreviated version: 9.
    That is, just 9.
    I've never played such a beautiful game and even now, a couple years later I can    It's been a while since I played HzD. But I was reviewing Ghost of Tsushima earlier and one of my first thoughts on actually playing it was "This is HzD goes to Japan." And it turns out I'd never reviewed Horizon, so here we are. I'm pretty tired, so this is the abbreviated version: 9.
    That is, just 9.

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

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

    Anyway, it's a great and beautiful game and I thoroughly recommend it. I know it won't be for everyone because... well, nothing ever is. But unless you only play sports, mmo's or CoD, you should probably give it a shot. Rent it, maybe, instead of buying if you have doubts but chances are it'll win you over.    … Expand
  39. Elucidate
    May 22, 2019
    9
    There are so many things this game does well, and I easily no-lifed 50+ hours in it. In fact, I almost felt a bit sad when it was all over. First of all, the story and the in-game world (which is massive) are really original. The main quest-line allows you to find out more and more about who Aloy is and how the world came to be in the state we find it in. The combat is also prettyThere are so many things this game does well, and I easily no-lifed 50+ hours in it. In fact, I almost felt a bit sad when it was all over. First of all, the story and the in-game world (which is massive) are really original. The main quest-line allows you to find out more and more about who Aloy is and how the world came to be in the state we find it in. The combat is also pretty addictive. There's a large number of different machines in the game, with a range of strategies that can be used to fight them. Getting the Frozen Wilds is a must, as it keeps the game challenging at higher levels.

    I also found Aloy to be quite likeable as a player character. Her voice acting is great, especially compared to many of the NPCs.

    On the technical side, the controls are fluid and intuitive, and the visuals/graphics are stunning. Some of the character animations could use some improvement though.

    As I mentioned earlier, HZD isn't perfect. A lot of the dialogue/voice acting needs work, and the climbing/parkour system can be a bit frustrating at times.

    The current user score (8.4) is deflated, probably due to the significant number of Nintendo trolls, many of whom have very obviously never actually played this game (as evidenced by their reviews).    … Expand
  40. Beanz007
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    So good. You have to get this game now and play it. Visuals, great direction and storytelling.
  41. CaptainSmithey
    Feb 5, 2019
    9
    world building, story, and graphics are all incredible. There's an overwhelming amount of things to uncover, but those aren't required to 100% the game. Only downsides are the fps (was steady but too low) and how the tutorial mode was integrated into the game. You have to activate the tutorial mission to complete it, so I ended up with a ton of tutorial missions that I just never completed.
  42. Nickey
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This is such a good game. I wasn’t expecting to be this much fun and interesting. It’s worth every penny and more. Very well executed.
  43. LuisF
    Sep 19, 2020
    9
    Great story and gameplay. Interesting and compelling throughout...............
  44. chr1so
    Oct 12, 2019
    10
    Really good open world, story and satisfying combat. The difficulty level is spot on as well
  45. EL-MiNiO
    Mar 9, 2017
    8
    It's an amazing game, recommended to all. All tough The Witcher 3 is still best RPG game for me.
    + graphic
    + game play
    + game world (it's insanely detailed)
    + sound
    - storytelling
    9/10
  46. GustavoShow
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, extremamente divertido, gráficos bonitos, jogabilidade boa e fluída, história interessante, ambientação extraordinária, está entre os melhores games já feitos.
  47. Zafeer
    Mar 7, 2019
    9
    Solid controls, interesting world, challenging enemies, tons of atmospheric ruined bases and wide open spaces to explore. I usually don't care for a female protagonist but this one breaks the mould. Far better than Far Cry: Primal.
  48. Kai82
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever made. It is mostly known as the game where you are hunting robot dinosaurs but it is much more. It is the story of Aloy who is an orphan and outcast in a clan of hunter gatherers and raised by another outcast named Rost. But instead of the past it is set in the far future as you still find the ruins of modern civilization only know in legends and fairy tales byOne of the best games ever made. It is mostly known as the game where you are hunting robot dinosaurs but it is much more. It is the story of Aloy who is an orphan and outcast in a clan of hunter gatherers and raised by another outcast named Rost. But instead of the past it is set in the far future as you still find the ruins of modern civilization only know in legends and fairy tales by the people living in the world. Some catastrophic event has happened and the world is also inhabited by robot animals in various sizes. During the story you will uncover the truth. Lets start with the story. It is some of the most engaging in videogame history and I have played hundreds of games. Be it the story of “Zero Dawn” and the disaster that hit mankind or Aloys (and Rost) story. It is always excellent and you will want more until you get the final conclusion. In short it shows the best and worst of mankind. Also the side characters are well done too. I enjoyed their stories and struggles. Be it the mysterious Sylens, the matriarchs of of the Nora, especially Elisabeth Sobeck, Erend, Olin, Avads struggle to change past wrongs or Talaanah. In short there are plenty good characters here and their side quests and development is meaningful. The world is huge and filled with many enemies, villages of different tribes and challenges. This would not matter enough if the gameplay was not good. It is however excellent. Starting from the beginning where Aloy is taught to hunt you will always get better as you acquire better weapons, tools and abilities. This game gives you a lot of tools and possibilities to defeat your human and robotic enemies. You have to be careful as attacking blindly strong enemies or groups of enemies will get you killed. I like the AI of the enemies. They search for you, retreat to a better suited place when you are in a spot where they cant attack you and swarm you if they can. With many tools and preparation (of traps) you can overcome all enemies (Of cause there are exceptions). It is so enjoyable when you defeat tough enemies just with careful laid out traps. You should or better said must also use stealth. With the right abilities you can severely damage enemies before the battle even started or vanquish them instantly. A minor complain is that you too much have to rely on the right kind of bushes;-). There is a crafting system in the game. You can improve your inventory and add parts to your weapons / tools that improve them. Again it help's a lot. In total I enjoyed how the story and game play compliment each other. The combination makes an addicting and enjoyable game. Overall this is a masterpieces for its story and characters. I will praise it as one of the best in videogame history. The gameplay and characters round up the mix to a remarkable experience.… Expand
  49. YeahNah
    Apr 12, 2017
    8
    I'm more of an xbox fan than a sony fan, who just happens to have both consoles.

    So far this game has been very enjoyable from a gameplay perspective, from collecting resources to ensure you can craft powerful ammo and upgrades, to hunting a massive machine you came across on your way to a distant village. The story is interesting, which is about discovering the many mysteries of the    I'm more of an xbox fan than a sony fan, who just happens to have both consoles.

    So far this game has been very enjoyable from a gameplay perspective, from collecting resources to ensure you can craft powerful ammo and upgrades, to hunting a massive machine you came across on your way to a distant village.
    The story is interesting, which is about discovering the many mysteries of the world you're in.
    Graphics and sound are excellent and they do add to the enjoyment and immersion of the game, despite some rare occurrences of dodgy animation.

    Overall, this is simply a well made and fun game, which makes me want to go back and keep playing each time.

    Edit: After playing it some more, my experience has gone down to an 8/10. Due to a lack of meaningful weapon upgrades, not very creative sidequests, un-engaging combat against humans. Though the story is still good.    … Expand
  50. jelikey
    Oct 15, 2018
    8
    I'm pretty fussy on the open world style games, but this does the open world formula very well. The gameplay mechanics are superb too. This game is really fun when you're not in combat, and even more so when you are. A must play if you own a ps4.
    Also Ignore the childish 0 ratings for this game, which it does not deserve. These are mostly xbox fanboy imbeciles who are going through rage
  51. tonyneculai
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I played. Nice graphics, nice story, very good combat style, good progression of the character in terms of upgrades. And the general idea of the game, really good. The bow combat style really good
  52. Avro1958
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally finished this masterpiece of a game!! I am kicking myself it took as long as it did! For those that have not played it yet you should! Everything from the setting, environment, story the fantastic voice acting and player mechanics is just so good! I have a few small gripes with the crafting of ammo and some video tearing but they are so minor it does not take anything from the overall experience.… Expand
  53. puganj
    Jun 28, 2019
    9
    What guerrilla games did here with this game, is just stunning, this new IP manage to make you feel like you are indeed part of this well crafted world, the immersion is unbelievable, plus the story is amazing and unexpected. the combat is awesome and the characters are really likeable.
  54. TheReflex
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    Amazing graphics on PS4, great game play and physics. One of the best Games ever.
  55. maestro_tim
    Sep 20, 2017
    8
    Amazing open world game with so much things to do. I guess the biggest advantage of this game is in its concept. Big Machines are simply awesome to kill. Graphics are really on top. Gameplay is pretty simple, like all of this open world games (clear zones, side quests, opening the map, etc.) The plot is nice, but not that good. 40-50 hours of satisfaction
  56. MagiCPSG
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    What a great first try for Guerrilla, the open world is very pleasant to cross, fighting and traping the machines is really exciting, the story interested me until the end, i really enjoyed Horizon Zero Dawn and hope Guerrilla will make an even greater second game for that new IP.
  57. TheRedFern
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    For me probably the best open-world game of all time. The game play and mechanics were unique and the story was the first of its kind. Looking amazing doesn't effect my ratings much, but it did look remarkable. Top 5-10 all-time for me.
  58. zkg03mjmk
    Apr 6, 2017
    8
    It's a decent sandbox game but not a breakthrough. It feels like a mix of tomb raider and far cry primal, which is not necessarily bad. Half of the story I feel connected, but the other half is just ok. Still a lot loose ends need to be closed in DLC or next episode.Graphic is good, but landscape lacks of diversity. OST is really great. The voice act are another shinning part of the game.It's a decent sandbox game but not a breakthrough. It feels like a mix of tomb raider and far cry primal, which is not necessarily bad. Half of the story I feel connected, but the other half is just ok. Still a lot loose ends need to be closed in DLC or next episode.Graphic is good, but landscape lacks of diversity. OST is really great. The voice act are another shinning part of the game. I like heroine a lot. She is a lovely strong young lady… Expand
  59. JSagittarius
    Mar 4, 2019
    9
    Tak další PS4 exlusivitka za mnou. A další pecka. Možná zatím největší. Horizon Zero Dawn. Smekám. Geniální koncept a nápad. Skloubit jakoby pravěk se scifi se tak často nevidí a tady to navíc vypadá luxusně. Roboti jako zvířata, pozůstatky moderního světa a jeho začlenění do současného „pravěku“. Konceptem a nápadem je hra prostě výborná.

    Hlavní hrdinka je rozumná (žádná kráva). Člověk    Tak další PS4 exlusivitka za mnou. A další pecka. Možná zatím největší. Horizon Zero Dawn. Smekám. Geniální koncept a nápad. Skloubit jakoby pravěk se scifi se tak často nevidí a tady to navíc vypadá luxusně. Roboti jako zvířata, pozůstatky moderního světa a jeho začlenění do současného „pravěku“. Konceptem a nápadem je hra prostě výborná.

    Hlavní hrdinka je rozumná (žádná kráva). Člověk jí to věří. Průchod příběhem není vůbec k zahození. Postupně se snažíme přijít na důvody narození hlavní hrdinky a navíc i na to co se stalo s původní civilizací. Tady k tomu bych měl jednu asi největší výtku. Zjišťování co se stalo se z větší části děje přes textové datové nosiče, hlasové záznamy a hologramy. Vše se to děje vždy v rozbořených budovách původní civilizace a navíc vše až na výjimky se to děje v reálném čase. Za mě to ubírá na intenzitě. Kolikrát jsem jen stál na místě a četl nebo poslouchal nějaké informace. Mělo se to více dít v cut scénách. Bylo by to mnohem více vtahující. Ty hlavní zvraty ohledně minulosti se tam v cut scénách stanou ale dalších 50% důležitých věcí se přehrává někde v pozadí a nebo přes postavičku v hologramu. Chtělo by to více vyvážit. Navíc průzkum těchto ruin je dosti jednotvárný. Úzké koridory téhle hře nesvědčí a docela tam zlobila kamera.

    Když jsem na té vytýkací vlně tak ještě úvod hry byl docela naprd právě kvůli stejnému problému co jsem před chvíli zmínil. Člověk se teprve seznamuje se světem a je hned na začátku hozen do jedněch takových ruin. Chápu to příběhově ale hratelnostně to bylo moc dlouhé a bylo to takové prkené. Jakmile ale tahle část skončí tak úvod hratelnostně už v pohodě.

    Tohle je asi jen jediná výtka a navíc k jednomu konkrétnímu prvku/části. Jinak se ta hra….

    parádně hraje. Strávil jsem tam celkem 35 hodin a mám splněno 80%. Svět je překrásný a vábí k průzkumu. Každé nové prostředí je zajímavé a každý nový robot hned křičí (nebo chce vás zabít) k prozkoumání. Komplexnost soubojů je geniální. Každý robot má na sobě různé součástky které mají různé vlastnosti a slabiny. Navíc různorodost zbraní vám umožňuje neskutečné strategické variace na to jak je sejmnout. Můžete jít přes hrubou sílu ale stačí pár mířených ran do nádrže s palivem a nebo sestřelení krytu hlavního obvodu a zvíře lehne po pár ranách.

    Jak se pozná že svět funguje ? Tak že když jsem se vrátil k hlavnímu questu co měl úroveň 12 a já měl 25. Půjdu támhle, a hele tohle vypadá parádně, co je asi támhle, hele když skočím sem, ty vole krokodýl toho musím sundat….

    Vizuálně, nápadem, příběhem, hratelností je to výborná hra. Jedna z nejlepších a jsem moc rád že jsem tento týden četl že se po 2 letech prodalo 10milionů kopií (což je velký úspěch) a nemůžu se dočkat až se do tohoto světa vrátím a pustím se do pár zbývajících vedlejších úkolů, vyčistím pár zón, všechny sběratelské předměty jsem už vysbíral :D, no prostě se do toho pustím a zkusím uzmout mojí druhou platinovou trofej. A paralelně to vidím na zakoupení DLC Frozen Wilds a puštění se do pokračování příběhu hlavní hrdiny Aloy.    … Expand
  60. CandarianGaming
    Feb 15, 2019
    9
    Open world adventure game but geared more towards stealth fanatics and im one of em. Sonys best game in my opinion.
  61. filip92
    Jul 9, 2022
    9
    Story,graphics,gameplay, everything in it's place. I especially like the machines, that somehow put some horror elements in all of this, which i didn't expect, kinda like in MGSV. Decima engine looks great on PS5.
  62. gdiego135
    May 16, 2017
    8
    Fantastic visuals, scenery is beautiful nearly everywhere, a lot of cool machines to take down, and nice armor to wear, as well as the bows, and other weapons. at times the voice acting seems out of place, like this character looks like they would sound totally different than what they actually do sound, the story isn't the most interesting, besides the machines, I wish their was more of aFantastic visuals, scenery is beautiful nearly everywhere, a lot of cool machines to take down, and nice armor to wear, as well as the bows, and other weapons. at times the voice acting seems out of place, like this character looks like they would sound totally different than what they actually do sound, the story isn't the most interesting, besides the machines, I wish their was more of a variety of weapons, besides mainly bows, also all the mountable machines go the same speed and their pretty slow, so that kind of sucks. I know it seems like a lot of cons, but these are mainly nitpicks, the game is really fun, and I can spend a lot of time in photo mode because of all the beautiful locations. This was the first game I've ever platinumed, and it did not feel tedious, and boring, it was a lot of fun to do, and I highly recommend this game.… Expand
  63. DanRaven
    Apr 15, 2017
    8
    I believe I had been waiting for a year and a half at the point the game came out, and actually got it a day early. I played A LOT, and then some more. Only every once in a while I didn't fully understand the story, did not do too many sidequests as I was primarely focused on getting the main storyline done. That said, ever since I played The Witcher 3 I don't want to rate a game unlessI believe I had been waiting for a year and a half at the point the game came out, and actually got it a day early. I played A LOT, and then some more. Only every once in a while I didn't fully understand the story, did not do too many sidequests as I was primarely focused on getting the main storyline done. That said, ever since I played The Witcher 3 I don't want to rate a game unless I've actually finished the damn thing, so here goes in a simple sentence: Horizon Zero Dawn is an epic piece of an adventure, but it's wayyy too early to call it the best game ever (which title goes to TW3).
    Horizon Zero Dawn puts you in the skin of Aloy, an outcast of the Nora tribe, bla bla bla. I'm sure you've heard the primary story. Another outcast, a man named Rost has been raising you as his own. This world is filled with robot-dinosaurs, and some 80 different models of them, not sure how many. It was a pleasant surprise that, playing on 'normal' mode, the vast majority of the bots are still damn tough to take down. Even little 'weaker' machines like watchers can be deadly, but this is easily avoided if one goes through the game in stealth mode. Luring a machine over and giving it a 'silent strike' wipes everything out like that. A cool encouragement to do the stealthy aproach, in which the tall grass helps a lot. In the very first trailers it appealed to me how the grass reacts to the player, amazing. Talking about graphics, sometimes I would take hours with photo mode to create some stunning images. There's only minor issues here, which wouldn't downgrade my verdict so I won't mention them.

    The main quest is very interesting to say the least, though at some times it may be a bit complex. No spoilers mentioned here, some vague humour is mixed in the way people in tribes are organised. The player has to see this for themselves. The story overall had me, from the point that I was actually making some progress advancing from just roaming the country to actually pursuing main goals, mainly interested in how humanity would have ended and the robots taken their place, with only some tribes surviving. Without giving spoilers, the answer was not as 'unexpected' as some people would have me believe. Just a minor problem is how the story is as complex as it is, frequently naming names I hadn't heard before didn't help. 'Go to this place' and only the map would show where that exactly was, or some guy who just at that point became important, though I expect at the next playthrough that'll become more clear. And those are the only cons about the story so far.

    There's a lot to say about the gameplay. I just love the way Aloy dodges stuff, just the movement in general. I like how, when you crouch and jump, you land still crouched. It doesn't change the stealthy movement at all.
    The hitbox and climbing system though, they work extremely well. That's a good thing, but it just goes to show that the results are annoying, but in the same way you feel good about being hurt watching Game of Thrones. Aloy rarely walks automatically onto a balancing rope and frequently misses a parkour-jump, which makes it all the more realistic. Foxes won't get shot as easily when you use precision arrows, with these hitboxes you'll sooner just pluck a few hairs from its skin.
    That's why I firmly believe it is my own fault when I try to shoot something but the arrow doesn't launch, it must've been me unknowingly canceling the arrow.

    I find there is much too few space for, about anything with the phase you pick stuff up.

    The graphics are absolutely stunning. Even better than TW3. I'll just say that. Any photo you'll make just looks so professional, which accounts for my sudden rise of followers on imgur. The fact that photo mode makes you control time just blew my mind. So that's good.

    I had 1 rage quit; for some reason the enemy's arrows were OP AF, resulting in 4x unknowing deaths.

    So much to say about this game and I have only 5000 characters.

    Why no perfect score (as The Witcher 3 got from me)? At a later point in the game, some big battle, a stormbird froze mid air and therefore I could take it down (so due to a glitch), AI sometimes is pretty dumb. I can only remember some characters, but I have no special emotional bond with any of them. This game only rarely is a glitch fest, but when it hits, it's good.
    Why as high as an 8? Because the story is good enough to make me want to know everyting, something The Last of uus didn't do. Graphics is a +. Unpredictability for most of the story, almost perfect gameplay and some awesome details. Realistic humour (which would be spoilers). Very quick crafting system, but an overall epic idea to make is battle robo dinos (for some reason I can't type the word USS).

    Though it did not make me feel as emotionally good as TW3 did, the fact that I spent 53 euro on this game makes me feel I robbed the studio. We'll see about a second game, but I'll definately have that second playthrough.    … Expand
  64. janettaplanetta
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    I enjoyed this game more than any game I've played for ages. I was engaged right from the get go, although for about the first half I wasn't totally convinced by Aloy as a character. She's very appealing on many levels at the beginning but didn't develop further depths as I'd hoped and started to feel pretty bland further in and I have to say, I think she could have been improved on as theI enjoyed this game more than any game I've played for ages. I was engaged right from the get go, although for about the first half I wasn't totally convinced by Aloy as a character. She's very appealing on many levels at the beginning but didn't develop further depths as I'd hoped and started to feel pretty bland further in and I have to say, I think she could have been improved on as the dialogue doesn't do her justice and the voice acting is very dead pan.

    Back to the positives though - the combat mechanics are outstanding - the bow and arrow, once beefed up a bit, felt like a sniper rifle in its power and accuracy, and the wide range of weapons available are fun and rewarding to use. It takes a while to get to know their strengths and ideal applications and once you do you can swap around as occasion demands and really kick some metal creature butt....when you're not getting your own kicked, which happened a fair bit in my case! I found the combat challenging....in an exciting, pulse pounding way often...and definitely had to strategise and plan my attack. There were times when that freshness gave way to grind when the game upped the difficulty by throwing more of a particular machine at you at once, but I never got bored. Occasionally very frustrated - the Hunter Trials, for example, are a good idea but the ridiculously short time allowed just makes them a frustrationfest.

    The climbing mechanics are the best; even better, dare I say it, than Uncharted 4. Of course the scenery is utterly lush, I don't even need to say that. There were times that I just stopped and looked at the view for a while in awe.

    The crafting system is well set out and enjoyable. I wasn't thrilled with going out around slaughtering endless numbers of cute animals to find a few of the rarer parts I needed to upgrade my gear but needs must! I thought it was a shame that I achieved the best of the gear relatively early in the game which didn't leave a lot to work for in the later game stages, other than the legendary Super Duper Armour which is ridiculously OP but looks cool. Unlike, I have to say, many of her higher level outfits - who on earth thought those head hat/crowns/whatevers were a good idea??! A girl needs to look her best...

    If there was any lack, I would say it was the lack of real personality or depth, to some extent in Aloy and even more so in NCPs, and it would have been great if settlements were more than just somewhere to stop and pick up supplies. There was token 'relationships' but way too superficial which meant that there was little deep engagement with the main character or the human world in this game. They were all patently forgettable. More attention to that one thing would have elevated this game, for me, to greatness. As it was, the game was fun but forgettable. By about half way through I was feeling a bit 'is this it?' and would have given it an 7 but closer to the end the story kicked up a gear for me and I was utterly engrossed and moved, which pushed it up to an 8. Definitely a fun ride and one not to missed.    … Expand
  65. jodieholmes
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    such a wonderful game, the ending had me on tears... i hope aloy is going to be as famous as kratus for ex.
  66. devilassassin
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Horizon Zero Dawn is an absolutely fantastic game. It’s very polished, and comes with a compelling story, relatable characters, an absolutely fascinating setting, and top-notch gameplay. On top of that, its visuals will make you wonder if Santa secretly sneaked into your room to replace your PS4 with a gaming PC while you were asleep. It simply looks that good. Horizon Zero Dawn is notHorizon Zero Dawn is an absolutely fantastic game. It’s very polished, and comes with a compelling story, relatable characters, an absolutely fascinating setting, and top-notch gameplay. On top of that, its visuals will make you wonder if Santa secretly sneaked into your room to replace your PS4 with a gaming PC while you were asleep. It simply looks that good. Horizon Zero Dawn is not only one of the best-looking games of this generation, but a must own for every PlayStation 4 owner. And anyone who is willing to buy a PlayStation 4 just for this game. You will not regret it, I can guarantee you that.

    In addition to Pros and Cons; First of all, i'll explain cons a little so I don't leave you confused. Story sure is compelling, it was just me who found it a bit familiar but that was only in the starting quests I believe. The further I got into the story, the more I started to like it.
    About the resources, it doesn't bother in some of the stuff we have to craft but it does when we need to craft Fast Travel Bag otherwise we cannot use fast travel. And we need a few resources to craft our ammo so if you run out of resources between a fight and you cannot craft anymore arrows or other ammos, you're dead meat. Other than this, it's all good. Not annoying at all.

    About Pros- Other than those three, Outfits and Weapons are really good. Especially the weapons. You get to have so many options and it all depends on your gameplay, how you want to set up your own weapons for battles. You can choose four weapons and those four are enough.

    Last but not least, I will recommend everyone to complete all the errands and side quests before finishing the story. Also upgrading everything to the max so you don't need to run out of ammos, resources and potions quickly.
    You will need to explore the whole map for that matter but it's worth everything. Good luck!

    Pros:-
    1) Hunting Grounds is a great addition to test your skills and improve.
    2) AI is really good, either NPCs or the machines. Each one of them.
    3) Outstanding environment and gameplay! 10/10

    Cons:-
    1) Compelling story but a bit familiar one. 8/10 from me.
    2) Collecting resources for crafting.    … Expand
  67. orkinen
    Jul 9, 2017
    8
    El Horizon es un gran juego, de hecho tiene una muy buena historia, y puedes disfrutar muchas horas con las diferentes misiones secundarias además de ser un mundo abierto.. el doblaje es perfecto y la historia te atrapa sin lugar a dudas.. un juego TOP!
  68. Empyrea
    Feb 4, 2019
    9
    This is a good game with good voices, graphics and gameplay. I think everything is quite average. Plot is good and I appriciate that they don't made a difficult plot like other games have. My complaints: it's difficult to aim to the weak parts of the enemies and sometimes it can be tricky (not very) to find where to go when you have to go up or down. It took me les than 20 hours and a halfThis is a good game with good voices, graphics and gameplay. I think everything is quite average. Plot is good and I appriciate that they don't made a difficult plot like other games have. My complaints: it's difficult to aim to the weak parts of the enemies and sometimes it can be tricky (not very) to find where to go when you have to go up or down. It took me les than 20 hours and a half but I only did one sidequest although I talked to everybody and iisten all the possible conversations, so going straight to the main game would keep you for 19 hours or so. On the contrary, if you decide to do all the sidequests probably you'll spend the double of the time. I think this game would deserve an 8 or 9. Yes I would recommend this game 'cause everything is more than decent.… Expand
  69. cesd2018
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    Great game, good story and great surprise to me discover this game. I think everyone have to discover it and enjoy the adventure
  70. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 9
    Sound/Music: 9
    Graphics/Art: 10
    Story/Atmosphere: 8
    OVERALL: 9/10
  71. Brainstrain
    Dec 12, 2019
    9
    This is an incredible, gorgeously innovative game.

    I didn't expect an open-world stealth game to have such a focus on story. But it's a great story, with fascinating characters, and the focus pays off handsomely. The game is hard to put down as you approach the finale. The optional Cauldron challenges are a ton of fun, and feel fantastic to complete. Exploration is always satisfying.    This is an incredible, gorgeously innovative game.

    I didn't expect an open-world stealth game to have such a focus on story. But it's a great story, with fascinating characters, and the focus pays off handsomely. The game is hard to put down as you approach the finale.

    The optional Cauldron challenges are a ton of fun, and feel fantastic to complete. Exploration is always satisfying. There's a lot of ways to approach combat, all of them fun and powerful.

    The pacing of the story can be a bit slow, and load times excessive. But honestly, this is one of the best games of this generation.    … Expand
  72. barryburton
    Sep 27, 2018
    9
    This is a memorable and beautiful game, and worth buying a PS4 to play.

    Simple crafting and RPG/ skills elements make it a little deeper than some other open world games. Machine combat, which is most of the enemies, is excellent. It always feels fair and makes you think tactically, and choose the right approach for each enemy. The machines are really quite impressive, each quite    This is a memorable and beautiful game, and worth buying a PS4 to play.

    Simple crafting and RPG/ skills elements make it a little deeper than some other open world games.

    Machine combat, which is most of the enemies, is excellent. It always feels fair and makes you think tactically, and choose the right approach for each enemy. The machines are really quite impressive, each quite different, with good artificial intelligence. Some are dinosaur themed (Thunderjaws, Watchers) but most aren't- there are a lot of misleading comments about this. They are mainly intended to replicate modern fauna- deer, cattle, wolves, lions, crocodiles, tigers, crabs, buffalos and others.

    The core story is very strong, and the overarching background is actually quite fascinating. Learning the truth of the machines is a gripping journey.

    There is plenty to do, and its fun to just get into fights to see if you can make it out alive.

    The environment, with its stunning views, weather and water effects, wildlife, swaying grass and ambient sounds is second to none. And there are plenty of collectibles and tasks to get you to explore it all.

    Downsides?
    A few, but not enough to spoil it.
    Fighting the human enemies is fairly unsatisfying. Most can be easily beaten by picking them off by stealth or simply culling them one by one with a spear.

    The side stories are mainly pretty dull, consisting of rescuing hapless villagers from machines/bandits, solving crimes by following easily signposted footprints or blood trails, or acting as a glorified courier. There are a couple of exceptions.

    Aloy's sarcasm gets a bit wearing at times, and is a bit out of place for most of the game; until she becomes a genuine badass. Story dialogue overall is a bit weird too, a big step down from recent Rockstar games for example. It has a tendency to go on a bit too long at times. Less is often more, developers!    … Expand
  73. triple_co
    Jan 24, 2019
    8
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a fantastically accomplished game.

    Aloy's story and journey throughout this large, luscious map is compelling, and as you come to further understand the nature of the machines that litter the game world, you'll find yourself increasingly invested in her character. Enemy types are varied and combat is dynamic. The fluid weapon wheel that can be popped open    Horizon Zero Dawn is a fantastically accomplished game.

    Aloy's story and journey throughout this large, luscious map is compelling, and as you come to further understand the nature of the machines that litter the game world, you'll find yourself increasingly invested in her character.

    Enemy types are varied and combat is dynamic. The fluid weapon wheel that can be popped open seamlessly in volatile situations allows the player to approach scenarios in a variety of organic, creative ways. With options such as traps, alternative bow types and tripping mechanics, you're free to tackle machines in a way that suits your play style.

    But while the game flies in its core gameplay, its approach to some areas can be frustrating. The combat suffers in smaller, tighter rooms and corridors (especially in cauldrons). There are no real animations in place to allow Aloy to traverse rocky or angular terrain without it feeling flimsy and clumsy. It can be difficult to know where the game wants you to climb, and where you can or cannot make a certain jump.

    Additionally, camps look amazing and are full of life, but they feel limited in their interactions. Events happen around you, like an interactive cinema screening, and at no point did I really feel like I was immersed within the cities or its characters. There's loot to pick up and NPCs to engage with but buildings are seldom accessible and when they are, they're mostly just for quest purposes with little depth to really get stuck into.

    I get that this is an action game above all else and there's no doubt Horizon succeeds in this area. Its story is strong and its presentation almost flawless. Occasional camera issues, repetitive mission design and moments of rough movement hold it back from being truly phenomenal, but this is still a must have title for PS4.    … Expand
  74. jocariba
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Un juego que me sorprendió mucho, la jugabilidad es muy buena, los combates son muy divertidos, la personaje principal es muy carismática y tiene un muy buen desarrollo, la historia mucho mejor de lo que esperaba, va mejorando mientras avanzas, tiene muchas actividades por hacer y gráficamente se ve excelente.
  75. EpsilonSigmaMu
    Jun 5, 2017
    8
    Horizon: Zero Dawn is not without a couple flaws. The animation can sometimes be a little distracting. As well, certain mechanics could definitely have used some more fleshing out, such as the climbing, stealth and side quests. But where Horizon really succeeds is in it's jaw-dropping visuals and world design, engaging characters and stellar story. You'll want to explore and experienceHorizon: Zero Dawn is not without a couple flaws. The animation can sometimes be a little distracting. As well, certain mechanics could definitely have used some more fleshing out, such as the climbing, stealth and side quests. But where Horizon really succeeds is in it's jaw-dropping visuals and world design, engaging characters and stellar story. You'll want to explore and experience every inch that this game has to offer, and as soon as you're done, you'll be begging for more.… Expand
  76. kaiendono
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Pari mi el Mejor juego de la generacion hasta la fecha, y creo que antes de las nuevas consolas no jugarè a ninguno que me guste mas. De este juego me ha gustado todo, pero si hay algo que destacaria por encima de tantas cosas que me han gustado es el merito que se merece el estudio Guerrilla que han arriesgado con una IP nueva con mucha personalidad y valores de produccion muy altos.Pari mi el Mejor juego de la generacion hasta la fecha, y creo que antes de las nuevas consolas no jugarè a ninguno que me guste mas. De este juego me ha gustado todo, pero si hay algo que destacaria por encima de tantas cosas que me han gustado es el merito que se merece el estudio Guerrilla que han arriesgado con una IP nueva con mucha personalidad y valores de produccion muy altos. Luego tecnicamente es sobresaliente, la protagonista es altamente carismatica y la historia es bastante solida e interesante. Lo mejor que he jugado hasta la fecha.… Expand
  77. Instable
    Jan 16, 2019
    9
    Уникальный и продуманный мир. Захватывающий сюжет. В середине геймплей превращается в рутину, но это не страшно.
  78. REEDDLES
    Jul 19, 2019
    8
    Main evaluation criteria:
    -Story: 7
    -Atmosphere: 9 -Characters: 7 -Graphics and design: 10 -Gameplay: 10 -Sound and Music: 9 -Animations: 9 -Bugs: 9 -Interface: 10 -Completeness of the world: 8 Аdditional evaluation criteria (Do not really affect the assessment): -Freedom of choice: 0 -Coop in Story mode: 0 -Multiplayer: 0 -Mods and the ability to change the game: 0    Main evaluation criteria:
    -Story: 7
    -Atmosphere: 9
    -Characters: 7
    -Graphics and design: 10
    -Gameplay: 10
    -Sound and Music: 9
    -Animations: 9
    -Bugs: 9
    -Interface: 10
    -Completeness of the world: 8

    Аdditional evaluation criteria (Do not really affect the assessment):
    -Freedom of choice: 0
    -Coop in Story mode: 0
    -Multiplayer: 0
    -Mods and the ability to change the game: 0

    Scores from 1 to 10, the higher the better    … Expand
  79. VirgonoShaka
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a perfect example of solid gameplay, UI and AI and and excellent story, characters and world building. With a good protagonist in Alloy and a grandiose world to explore with its mysteries and questions, you really get lost in a new place and try to find yourself in it, helping Alloy in her journey while marveling at the great designs and ideas. Apart from a fewHorizon Zero Dawn is a perfect example of solid gameplay, UI and AI and and excellent story, characters and world building. With a good protagonist in Alloy and a grandiose world to explore with its mysteries and questions, you really get lost in a new place and try to find yourself in it, helping Alloy in her journey while marveling at the great designs and ideas. Apart from a few lipsynching issues, some meh side quests and easy enemies towards the end, this is an exclusive experience worth taking.… Expand
  80. Quickmiratius
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Пусть игра не совсем доработана со стороны геймплея, имеет при себе некоторые технические проблемы. Она перебивает все свои минусы великолепным оригинальным сеттингом, удивительной и разносторонней героиней, которая чувствуется действительно живой в процессе и игры и миром, который интересно исследовать. Что ещё можно желать увидеть в экшен-рпг.
    Активностей, которых в игре было не так    Пусть игра не совсем доработана со стороны геймплея, имеет при себе некоторые технические проблемы. Она перебивает все свои минусы великолепным оригинальным сеттингом, удивительной и разносторонней героиней, которая чувствуется действительно живой в процессе и игры и миром, который интересно исследовать. Что ещё можно желать увидеть в экшен-рпг.
    Активностей, которых в игре было не так много, хотелось бы видеть в большем количестве, адаптированное именного для этой игры, но оставим это для сиквела. Надеюсь разработчики с толком подойдут к разработке и учтут свои ошибки и недоработки. Исходя из увиденного в DLC уже можно сказать, что признавать недоработки разработчики в состоянии, т.к. там улучшили постановку диалогов в квестах с присущей мимикой персонажей, что в оригинальной игре было не до конца выверено. Пусть и сам сюжет DLC был немного фарсовым.

    В итоге, несмотря на недостатки игрушка крепко засела в памяти, и лично я готов многое ей простить. В ожидании сиквела    … Expand
  81. Dracoshi
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    The gameplay - especially the combat - in this game is fantastic, and never gets old. The graphics are beautiful and the open-world is very diverse and exciting. Aloy is such an intriguing character and really carries the game in some of the sections - I genuinely think she's one of the best PS protagonists out there. The real highlight of this game is the plot and world-building -The gameplay - especially the combat - in this game is fantastic, and never gets old. The graphics are beautiful and the open-world is very diverse and exciting. Aloy is such an intriguing character and really carries the game in some of the sections - I genuinely think she's one of the best PS protagonists out there. The real highlight of this game is the plot and world-building - gradually discovering the lore of the world the game is set in is unbelievably engaging.

    My main criticisms relate to the dialogue and interaction with NPC's - they feel quite boring and basic at times, but everything else in the game is fantastic, so it still gets a 9/10 for me. I cannot wait for the sequel!    … Expand
  82. carlos2017
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    Jogo simplesmente magnífico. Sem dúvida está no ranking dos melhores jogos que já joguei até hoje.
  83. Leo_Manzano
    Jun 3, 2020
    9
    The launch of a new IP is always welcome even more as its central idea in hunting robotic dinosaurs, with no lifespan the biggest project of guerrilla games and we noticed this in the stunning graphics, one of the best on ps4, towards the critical art of life in the post-apocalyptic scenario of the game attracted by the look of the tribes and dinosaurs that are really cool.

    Without life    The launch of a new IP is always welcome even more as its central idea in hunting robotic dinosaurs, with no lifespan the biggest project of guerrilla games and we noticed this in the stunning graphics, one of the best on ps4, towards the critical art of life in the post-apocalyptic scenario of the game attracted by the look of the tribes and dinosaurs that are really cool.

    Without life or strength of the game is its gameplay or the graphic engine used by the guerrillas allows a tactical combat to exploit the most varied weaknesses of its enemies Using a variety of weapons and weapons, or combat is not just about shooting wildly but rather to know your enemies and your weapons to be able to hunt in the best possible way, almost like a friendlier version of monster hunter. a story despite starting a little weak with a time or more become affected beyond the half of the game, a real curiosity in finding out what happened to the planet, as secondary quests has its ups and downs with some good characters is a cool story and however much a developer tries to try the circle of different actions, often simply uninteresting, being greatly hampered by the terrible facial animation of the game that can hardly take some characters seriously.

    Despite these small defects, the horizon is a mandatory experience for those who have a PS4 with no, with a great potential and that already brings other ideas is a very fun gameplay.    … Expand
  84. AlexBert
    Apr 12, 2022
    9
    A very nice new IP from Sony. Incredible graphics along with a very good story. Aloy is a very cool and likeable character.
  85. Av0nart
    May 30, 2017
    8
    So here I am, reviewing Horizon Zero Dawn after i got the platinum trophy on it. I ALWAYS take the platinum trophy before reviewing cuz it means I played the whole game and analyzed every single aspect of it.

    This game is beautiful, awesome graphics mixed with a freaking work of optimization for PS4 (exclusive). Lighting is majestic, textures are majestic, gameplay is awesome and really    So here I am, reviewing Horizon Zero Dawn after i got the platinum trophy on it. I ALWAYS take the platinum trophy before reviewing cuz it means I played the whole game and analyzed every single aspect of it.

    This game is beautiful, awesome graphics mixed with a freaking work of optimization for PS4 (exclusive). Lighting is majestic, textures are majestic, gameplay is awesome and really addicting, story telling is even more interesting. After this...why an 8? It's easy. Horizon Zero Dawn lacks physics, it just lacks every kind of physics beside gravity. It's a pity, U just walk through everything (beside hiding spot I know). Guerrilla did great on hiding this using wind on game that affect the enviroment giving u the sensation of physics. It just cant get through my hard-to-deceive eyes.

    After u end the game u just feel empty, it happened really few time in my videogamer life.
    I am very selective when I buy a videogame as many i am then i have to score something, because I think it is very important and it can help someone willing to spend money for a videogame, we all know how much money is important in modern society, more then ever probably.
    I suggest this game to everyone who got a Ps4/Ps4 Pro.    … Expand
  86. Blitz_Ruffle
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    Horizon zero dawn is an opening world game telling a fantastic tale, the gameplay is easy to learn, hard to master throughout your adventure ou will constantly encounter new creatures each with their own strengths and weaknesses. It really takes your breath away see how far you've gotten through-out the game knowledge and equipment wise. Although the crafting system did infuriate me, forHorizon zero dawn is an opening world game telling a fantastic tale, the gameplay is easy to learn, hard to master throughout your adventure ou will constantly encounter new creatures each with their own strengths and weaknesses. It really takes your breath away see how far you've gotten through-out the game knowledge and equipment wise. Although the crafting system did infuriate me, for example, you need wire to acquire most arrows and the easiest way to do that is to go buy it from a wandering merchant but you need to give that merchant metal shards which you also need to craft most arrow (you can already see the tragedy.). Another problem with horizon zero dawn are the slings (in the early game) The slings early game felt useless and not helpful getting near the ending of the game I did find a use for them but that was because I had the best sling you could get in the game. Overall horizon zero dawn is a great game and this is hopefully what we can expect from the upcoming sony exclusives.… Expand
  87. erikomelin
    Mar 28, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with sensational graphics. Couldn't stop playing it. Can't. My only problem with it is the rather simple conflict that pushes the story forward. Everything concerning the now living humans is kind of boring and rather predictable. It's just black and white, no grey scales. The backstory and the parts of it that find its way into the main story however, with all the details about what happened to us – the modern humans, is fantastic. I loved scanning every hologram, data point and voicemail to gather as much info as possible on what really happened. I really hope future expansions and sequels will focus a lot on the archeology of humanity while having a bit more thought through and deep story.… Expand
  88. peck324
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here is my review of Horizon: Zero Dawn (Spoilers):
    Story: Story is amazing, having taking place from the future but to have all humanity's culture be like the primitive days of just using bows and staff shows that not everything is dependent on technology, except for the machines of course. The ending give a big "Sequel" that Sylen revived hades and captured him just to get more knowledge from the past. Showing the relation of the past of what happened before the present was really interested and astonishing. Especially the relationship between Elisabet and Alloy. What got me disappointed was the two people Alloy met during her "Proving" forgot their name since you only know them for 5 minutes and they are also dead but the names I'll give them are "The Bully" and "The First Friend", just wished they could've lived longer to have a big relationship with Alloy.
    Gameplay: Very entertaining but a little disappointed because when it comes to fast travel the player would have to buy them at at workshop but the ingredients for them (Yes they are ingredients for making fast travel) are not that difficult to find, I thought fast travel would occur during the middle or mid-end of the story arc. Using the Focus is really cool when hearing audio recording and tracking enemy patterns is good way of the getting the upper hand of the game. But the final boss was awful as its just all machines are just going after you, nothing different, nothing more.
    Characters: Alloy is awesome, she's smart, badass and very dependent when taking responsibility. Including her mother Elisabet who sacrifice herself to save the world that was about to be extinct. Seeing their relationship made me felt accomplish for beating the game, also for Rolan it made my hart sank a little seeing him sacrifice himself to save Alloy. All other characters are amazing too, even though they act ignorant but that was part of their culture.
    Machines: They are some fascinating creatures when traveling the open world, and for the team has put so much effort into making each machine deserve to be best gaming design for Characters. Even fighting them was the most accomplishing thing I did when playing this game. Just wish you ride mostly all of the Machines that you override especially the GlintHawks, flying on those would be greatest game/adventure ever!
    Conclusion:
    Story is amazing, Final boss is a disappointment Characters are well created and the machines designs are spot on! This game give a good definition of open world, I can see why fast travel is required for purchase if you don't want to see how amazing the world is, especially the machines and their habitat.
    Final Verdict:
    8.5/10 - If it wasn't for the final boss I would've give it a 9 instead. But still all out amazing!
    Buy or not Buy - Definitely Buy!
    Rent - No. Too good to be rented.    … Expand
  89. Sventendo
    Apr 15, 2017
    8
    "Horizon - Zero Dawn" offers an interesting story and characters, but does miss out on character development and creating a rich world to discover. Aloy, the main female protagonist, is very likable and bears the whole story on her own, while other side characters like Silence is not interesting and fails to develop its character in any way. The story itself is on point and very different,"Horizon - Zero Dawn" offers an interesting story and characters, but does miss out on character development and creating a rich world to discover. Aloy, the main female protagonist, is very likable and bears the whole story on her own, while other side characters like Silence is not interesting and fails to develop its character in any way. The story itself is on point and very different, but the way it chose to tell you of its past was too distant - which does make sense in the stories context. While game-play is one of the strengths of Horizon, it just copies too many elements from other titles and misses out on extending them in innovative ways. Especially the climbing sequences are very linear, while dungeons look all the same and bore you sometimes. Another strength of the game are its graphics, but the lightning effects (especially during night) are terrible sometimes. I do not know what happened there, maybe it is just my Playstation, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt for not having the resources or professional expertise.

    Overall, the premise of the game as well as the game-play are on point, but the game just misses out on delivering a new experience. It really feels like you already played this game a hundred times. The sequel will show the true potential which lies within this series game-play and lore. (8/10)    … Expand
  90. CamyVero
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Great game. Excellent adventure, with a very good story. If you dare to play it you will find a solid open world game, with touches of survival and RPG. An impressive graphic and sound aspect and hours of fun ahead. If you have a PS4 it is a must in their catalogue.
  91. BenFoldsLaundry
    Nov 13, 2020
    8
    Great gameplay. The combat is fun and challenging. The open world is stylized and lovely to be in. The graphics are very good, but do not have that photo realism look of rdr2 or tlou2. (Going to be a preference)
    The story never captivated me, and I found most of the characters besides Erend to be rather flat. The voice acting is solid from Ashley Bunch and Lance Reddick, but they feel    Great gameplay. The combat is fun and challenging. The open world is stylized and lovely to be in. The graphics are very good, but do not have that photo realism look of rdr2 or tlou2. (Going to be a preference)
    The story never captivated me, and I found most of the characters besides Erend to be rather flat. The voice acting is solid from Ashley Bunch and Lance Reddick, but they feel very one dimensional as characters which I'll put on the writing. There are some similarities to a game like The Witcher 3, but in terms of story there isn't much depth despite it being so convoluted.

    The gameplay is fluid, varied, and full of action to keep you invested. I'll be playing the next one for sure.    … Expand
  92. AmrKassem
    May 31, 2017
    10
    Simply Amazing. It borrows from other games but pushes everything it borrows to perfection. It's more like the evolution of gaming, a true new milestone. A MUST OWN
  93. ThyagoFox
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
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  94. DiogoOliveira
    Dec 13, 2019
    9
    A Incrível Narrativa de Horizon Zero Dawn

    Eu virei fã da Franquia assim que cheguei em 30% do jogo, narrativamente falando, o game e único, a liberdade de exploração e incrível, a ideia não parecia boa, apenas parecia. A Jornada de Aloy em um mundo devastado cheio maquinas e excitante, parece um mundo sem defeitos, porem nem tudo são flores, o parkour de Aloy não é confiante como a    A Incrível Narrativa de Horizon Zero Dawn

    Eu virei fã da Franquia assim que cheguei em 30% do jogo, narrativamente falando, o game e único, a liberdade de exploração e incrível, a ideia não parecia boa, apenas parecia.

    A Jornada de Aloy em um mundo devastado cheio maquinas e excitante, parece um mundo sem defeitos, porem nem tudo são flores, o parkour de Aloy não é confiante como a mesma, quando Aloy escala fica parecendo um imã, mas nada que atrapalhe o gameplay.

    Horizon Zero Dawn e quase impecável, eu diria que ele e genuíno em sua proposta, porem foi prepotente em pequenos pontos de execução.

    Horizon Zero Dawn e sem sombra de duvidas um dos melhores games em anos, me fazendo lembra da importância da imersão, coisa que Horizon Zero Dawn herdou de Zelda. Jogue Horizon Zero Dawn, você certamente ira gosta.    … Expand
  95. Mac2311
    Jun 20, 2017
    8
    All around fun and beautiful game. The storyline was interesting and intelligent. The graphics are amazing (except the childhood version of Aloy looked pretty weird). I feel this is a game that anyone could enjoy.

    You hear a lot about having a female lead role and how this game was "pushing an agenda" I feel you can read to deeply into anything. If you are looking for a problem you will    All around fun and beautiful game. The storyline was interesting and intelligent. The graphics are amazing (except the childhood version of Aloy looked pretty weird). I feel this is a game that anyone could enjoy.

    You hear a lot about having a female lead role and how this game was "pushing an agenda" I feel you can read to deeply into anything. If you are looking for a problem you will find a problem. Some people don't know how to just enjoy the ride and I feel this game had a great ride.

    Only downside I felt is lack of diversity in enemies. Once you know how to take down a Thunderjaw then this big menacing beast is nothing more than an annoyance. more variation would be nice.    … Expand
  96. iamarugin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The best main story, fight system and the world I've ever enjoed. Side quests a little bit boring and facial animation a bit rough, but it is nothing, compared to the whole experience.
  97. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    It plays like a cross between Rise of the Tomb Raider and Recore. This is one of the PS4's best action games. The story is very intriguing and the setting is unique. I was also surprised by how challenging the game can be. The robotic animals that roam the lands are so smart it's spooky. Developer Guerilla Games (Killzone) have made a masterpiece. If you loved Metal Gear Solid V, Shadow ofIt plays like a cross between Rise of the Tomb Raider and Recore. This is one of the PS4's best action games. The story is very intriguing and the setting is unique. I was also surprised by how challenging the game can be. The robotic animals that roam the lands are so smart it's spooky. Developer Guerilla Games (Killzone) have made a masterpiece. If you loved Metal Gear Solid V, Shadow of Mordor or Far Cry 3, then you'll love this. I would rate it with a 9.3 out of 10.… Expand
  98. oknsnl
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    Gameplay : 9 (Best range combat system I ever use. Good skill tree)
    Story : 8 (Really love story, but sides are mediocre)
    Art : 10 (I love robo-animal designs and world design. Its art was magnificent :))
  99. Lotap
    Dec 1, 2018
    8
    Graphics, story, audio are all very good.
    Combat is so-so. Side quests are boring, far from Witcher level.
    Overall great game worth playing, but not that spectacular.
  100. CoreGamer1408
    May 23, 2020
    9
    The big picture story was interesting, made total sense and was fairly engaging. I could go into detail, but to cut a long story short as regards to the character writing for the male and female characters always makes my eyes role. The male characters are screw ups, cowards or villains. While the female characters are mostly annoying, obnoxious or tryhards. Thankfully Aloy the playableThe big picture story was interesting, made total sense and was fairly engaging. I could go into detail, but to cut a long story short as regards to the character writing for the male and female characters always makes my eyes role. The male characters are screw ups, cowards or villains. While the female characters are mostly annoying, obnoxious or tryhards. Thankfully Aloy the playable character and Rost the father type figure character were actually likeable and really inspiring characters.

    Ok with the critique of the story and characters out of the way. As regards to gameplay the climbing sections were arcade basic. While combat with the humans was kind of underwhelming.

    The rest of the game was from my point of view phenomenal. The environments looked really beautiful and told a story of not just the present, but the past. A large game world to traverse and at some point mounts are available, but I hardly used them. The combat was a lot of fun to engage in and looked visually amazing. Progression based leveling/weapons/gear led to using stealth and traps early game. Mid to late game going fun gung ho against gigantic mechanical enemies oh what a gaming high. This has a big map and this is a long game if you do all the activities.

    I have to say for all it’s flaws with the character writing and some underwhelming gameplay choices I think this is my fav game of this console generation. On a third replay and the first new game+. The gameplay loop keeps pulling me back in for sure. Even when the story and characters are just old hat now.    … Expand
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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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