Horizon Zero Dawn

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  1. Masterhummel
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    I'm suffering quite a bit from open world fatigue. I only got Horizon because the creature design appealed to me and my favorite reviewers all recommended it. Since i would rate it 9 out of 10, i crealy didn't regret it. Here are some reasons why it got that 9 and why it didn't get the 10.

    Playing it on a Pro and the graphics are very well done. Not only the fidelity but atmosphere,    I'm suffering quite a bit from open world fatigue. I only got Horizon because the creature design appealed to me and my favorite reviewers all recommended it. Since i would rate it 9 out of 10, i crealy didn't regret it. Here are some reasons why it got that 9 and why it didn't get the 10.

    Playing it on a Pro and the graphics are very well done. Not only the fidelity but atmosphere, colors and just overall ogranic feel. Biomes merge into each other smoothly with very few times where the ambient color suddenly shifts or things like that. Overgrown ruins, valleys and sparse forests all feel organic. Most cities and settlements feel like places where people actually live. There are pop ins and some textures still aren't loaded when you close enough to notice it, but that's not a frequent issue.

    Gameplay is fun, but i would recommend anyone starting on hard. Smaller machines still aren't much of a threat but bigger ones require a thoughtful approach and gear upgrades. One of the bigger gripes is that you can have maxed out you gear half-way trough if you focus on side missions instead of the main quest branches. While there are some cool and unique things you can get in the late game, i would've wished for more weapon variety instead of just ammunition variety.

    Human enemies are forgetable and often more an annoyance then a threat. But the machines are negating this shortcoming. Every part of their armor can be destroyed to reveal underlying systems and weapons which are vulnerable to specific damage types. On bigger machines, that's up to 20+ hit zones including the weapons and weak points itself. It's a lot of fun.

    What surprised me most was the story. It's a very solid sci-fi story with some twists and turns that aren't easily predictable. From times to times, it even plays with what you would expect from a videogame and then turns it against you. But that's somewhat common nowdays so no extra points for that. What's worth extra points is the fact that, at least the main characters and most of the side quest characters, interact in a very natural way. These people are believable and it just doesn't feel 'video-gamey'. It's overall a very believable wordl - and that says something if it is populated by techno-goats and cyber persians. Also the way in which the ui and the old ones are introduced was very statisfing.

    Then there's this thing about pushing a feminist or sjw agenda. Personally, i'm neither liberal or conservative. I've opinions that stroll into both camps. There's a tribe in the game which is a matriarchy that is ruled by three female characters. They also have a cult going that surrounds around a primordial mother. Which is one of the oldest religious concepts of mankind. Their religion and soceity makes complete sense in the context of the story. Also, there are black people in the game. That's about it. Other regions are modeled after different religious and cultural aspects. One even quite the macho club with veiled women. So i cannot support the statement that the game pushes any agenda. Instead it seems to be a very well researched world influenced by different historical cultures.

    Overall, i would recommend this game to almost anyone. If you're into the story: There's plenty of it and it's shown in a great manner. If you're not into the story, there's a lot of hunting quests to be done and a lot of exploration to do.    … Expand
  2. FriedConsole
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece. The best open world game I have played. Horizon that takes a thing or two from Tomb Raider and Zelda. The world and lore is probably the most creative of any game in the last 10 years. It is on my list of favorite games of all time.
  3. Reggie2780
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    Great Game!!!! Sony has another hit on their Resume. Guerrilla Games great job. So can we stop with the Zelda/Horizon hate!!!??? Both are great games, and we should own both
  4. Zammeli
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    I like the main story, atmosphere in the world is engaging. Some of the game elements are copied directly from Assassins Creed, Witcher and Skyrim, but are implemented very well to the game. Graphics are really beautiful, especially the machines and flora. I like the mechanics that different machines (and different versions) need different tactics to beat.

    Best game since Witcher 3.
  5. DSouls_guy
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    As of right now Horizon zero dawn is my GAME OF THE YEAR!!!
    the story so far has been great, and the graphics are the best I've seen to date. the music is epic and the voice acting is spot on. horizon seems really polished, frame rate is great and so I haven't had any issues of any kind (Knock on wood) I really can't write any negatives about Horizon since to me there aren't any to tell.    As of right now Horizon zero dawn is my GAME OF THE YEAR!!!
    the story so far has been great, and the graphics are the best I've seen to date. the music is epic and the voice acting is spot on. horizon seems really polished, frame rate is great and so I haven't had any issues of any kind (Knock on wood) I really can't write any negatives about Horizon since to me there aren't any to tell. so if you are a ps4 or ps4 pro owner do yourself a favor and don't miss out of a blockbuster title that is Horizon zero dawn.    … Expand
  6. Kenmei
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    From the makers of Killzone comes the PS4's major winter release and it's extremely good. Starting with the gameplay and the diverse world it's set in, then showing off the systems capabilities with some of the best facial animations I've seen since L.A. Noir back on the PS2, then ending with one of the better stories on the system. The game clearly has taken a few queues from the newestFrom the makers of Killzone comes the PS4's major winter release and it's extremely good. Starting with the gameplay and the diverse world it's set in, then showing off the systems capabilities with some of the best facial animations I've seen since L.A. Noir back on the PS2, then ending with one of the better stories on the system. The game clearly has taken a few queues from the newest Tomb Raider games in it's gameplay and it's presentation of a strong female lead, even if she drifted into Mary Sue territory a bit too much for my tastes. Bout the only thing the game did wrong was come out on the same week that the Switch and Zelda did, meaning it was severely overshadowed during it's premiere week which could affect sales. With a setup for a sequel, it seems GG is in it for the long haul and this could become what they always wanted Killzone to be: the PlayStation's Marquee series.… Expand
  7. Neth3rtwist
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nearly perfect game. I have been an Xbox-er since the original Halo, and it is recent games like this (and Uncharted, Last of Us, Little Big Planet) that made me feel it was finally time to own both. I got the Uncharted 4 PS4 and Horizon: Zero Dawn is my second Playstation game since I had a PS2 some decade or more ago. To sum it up in one sentence: Man, is Xbox missing out. I think if games like this continue to find themselves out of Microsoft's grasp then the console war is going to turn monopoly sooner rather than later, which might be less positive than you originally were thinking. Sure, there will be a chance for everyone to play the great releases, but manufacturers will have less incentive to crank out new and exciting products. The hardware will especially suffer. Back to the game, as I said at the forefront, this is a quite flawless game in most regards. Sure, there are some re-hashed ideas such as Tomb Raider/AC/Uncharted-esque climbing, ziplines, and rapelling, Witcher/Tomb Raider/Far Cry/AC/Deus Ex/etc-esque environment scanning, Far Cry/AC-esque map revealing, crafting that is found in every game under the sun these days, a skill tree that isn't particularly exciting, a familiar stealth aspect complete with 'silent strikes,' and lets not forget the foraging/hunting small game for health and supplies. The weapons/armor system could do with a bit of Borderlands' or even, gulp, Destiny's touch added to it for diversity and randomness of gear. Ok, with what sounds like a host of seen-before and mediocre features, how could this be one of the most exciting worlds ever to be explored by gamers? What makes it so unforgettable?

    For starters, all of these 'features' are implemented efficiently and seemlessly. Climbing is fluid and easy, crafting uncomplicated, and stealth accomplishable by even the most heavy-handed players. All added to the game to remain background noise for a thriving ecosystem containing a novel menagerie of what are compelling, spectacular, and biomechanically-lifelike robotic denizens. It is best to go in open-minded with no knowledge of what lies ahead. I compare Horizon's cast of creatures to DOOM's unforgettable lineup of monstrosities that remain etched in everyone's mind as freshly as if a Cacodemon's face was just plugged with the 'ole double-barrel. Numerous detatchable parts and vulnerable components can be targeted, making the creatures' anatomy incredibly realistic- even if it IS wires and circuit boards as opposed to muscle and sinew. Each and every encounter with these mechanical beasts proves to be a memorable one. There are robotic reptiles that lurk in rivers, flying fiends that roam the skies, and even burrowing barbarians that gave me a chance to relive those old Tremors movies. One dreadful denizen in particular happens to be the size of a small skyscraper with a head that resembles Seattle's Space Needle. Luckily, it is so large that it is simply oblivious to its surroundings and the player's attacks must feel like an ant crawling on its carapace.

    The story is quite cinematic and there are more than a few inspirational scenes. In conclusion, Horizon is a masterpiece that is a few tiny improvements from being one of the best games ever. For an original IP, Horizon bravely carves out a niche of its own in a tried and tested world of action rpg's. The game forges a powerful new universe teeming with substance.    … Expand
  8. Skydog
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    By far one of the best games to offer on PS4. It sort of steals from multiple games (Newer Tomb Raiders/Far Cry) but it works wonderfully with a beautiful environment. It does have some flaws but some seem like they are bugs that could be patched. Overall one of the coolest games PS4 has released so far.
  9. Enforcer122
    May 5, 2017
    9
    Arguably the best video game I've played in years.

    I genuinely never thought I was a person who got too hung up about graphics, but they they're this good it just blows your mind. I stopped and stared in awe many times looking at the dynamic and beautiful world. The story is incredibly too. At first, I wasn't too sure on it but as I played it more the story naturally developed and left    Arguably the best video game I've played in years.

    I genuinely never thought I was a person who got too hung up about graphics, but they they're this good it just blows your mind. I stopped and stared in awe many times looking at the dynamic and beautiful world. The story is incredibly too. At first, I wasn't too sure on it but as I played it more the story naturally developed and left me craving for knowledge of what's going on. I felt like there could of been more side quests, but the side quests there were are just as good as the main missions. They were all well thought out and clearly given as much effort as the main quest in the game.

    Combat is a dream. You truly feel like you're being hunted and are vunerable. Tactically trying to take down huge, animalistic robots was completely thrilling and moreish. This certainly ISN'T a point and spray game. You have to think about the best way to take down your foes as even the smallest of enemies can kill you if you don't approach them in the correct fashion. Overall, a fantastic game.    … Expand
  10. BassGuru82
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    You have to love Metacritic user reviews... one review actually says "it's a good game" and gave it a 0/10. It's ridiculous. For me, Horiozn is my 3rd favorite open world game ever made behind only Skyrim and Witcher 3. It is an incredible, beautiful open world with amazing stealth and combat. The main story is great and many of the Side Quests have really cool story elements attached toYou have to love Metacritic user reviews... one review actually says "it's a good game" and gave it a 0/10. It's ridiculous. For me, Horiozn is my 3rd favorite open world game ever made behind only Skyrim and Witcher 3. It is an incredible, beautiful open world with amazing stealth and combat. The main story is great and many of the Side Quests have really cool story elements attached to them. My only negative is that the voice acting is sometimes subpar but that isn't enough to deduct a point. It's a 10/10.… Expand
  11. AlteraMoontail
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Great story telling, awesome combat system, likeable characters, beautiful soundtrack and gorgeous graphics.
    This is truly a game that deserves to be in everyone's PS4 collection :)
    I have already poured 12-15 hours and found it hard to put down.

    And those who gives this anything less than 7/10, are being pretty childish.
  12. Xevross
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    The gameplay is amazing, as fighting machines is always fun and challenging. Its incredible to be wondering around a vast open world and to find enemies out in the world that would be good boss fights in other games.

    The best part for me, though, is the story and the lore. I really didn't expect this to be the case. Uncovering the mysteries of the past, find out how the world of the old    The gameplay is amazing, as fighting machines is always fun and challenging. Its incredible to be wondering around a vast open world and to find enemies out in the world that would be good boss fights in other games.

    The best part for me, though, is the story and the lore. I really didn't expect this to be the case. Uncovering the mysteries of the past, find out how the world of the old ones fell and who Aloy really is was a fantastic experience. Every time the game revealed some part of the mystery, it only increased my desire to uncover all of the secrets the game holds. The ending was beautiful, but its not the end and I can't wait to jump back in and finish what I haven't yet done!

    Also I absolutely love Aloy, my favourite moment of hers was "that's not a goddess, that's a door", it had me in pieces!    … Expand
  13. SpawnCap
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I have played I think since 2014, and I have played all AAA titles (those that I wanted to play). Graphics are the best I have seen and that includes 4K games on both PS4 Pro and PC. Huge open world but not as empty as many other open worlds. You aren't doing the exact same thing the entire game it mixes it up a bit. The most ALIVE/living world I have ever playedOne of the best games I have played I think since 2014, and I have played all AAA titles (those that I wanted to play). Graphics are the best I have seen and that includes 4K games on both PS4 Pro and PC. Huge open world but not as empty as many other open worlds. You aren't doing the exact same thing the entire game it mixes it up a bit. The most ALIVE/living world I have ever played in and that includes Red Dead Redemption, Witcher 3, and GTA V.

    If you LOVE single player games with rich full content than this is it. Those who don't like the game (those who ACTUALLY played it) probably just prefer multiplayer games with their total lack of content entirely.    … Expand
  14. Yaozza
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I was immersed from the get go. Exploring is often hit and miss in open world games and this game is a hit. Exploring new lands or caves is very fun and rewarding in this game. The story was just tantalizing enough to keep me guessing and wanting to know more. The combat is very fun when taking down ever bigger and more ferocious machines using your new shiny war bow or ropecaster. Aloy'sI was immersed from the get go. Exploring is often hit and miss in open world games and this game is a hit. Exploring new lands or caves is very fun and rewarding in this game. The story was just tantalizing enough to keep me guessing and wanting to know more. The combat is very fun when taking down ever bigger and more ferocious machines using your new shiny war bow or ropecaster. Aloy's animations are well thought out as you can see her hips wiggle as she runs, you can hear people in the world talking about events that took place around them as you complete missions that impact the game world. The reviews giving this game a 0 are lying! Even if you don't like the story, the combat or the animations this game has excellent polish. The sound design, the music and the graphics are very good and should at least net this game an above average score. To be honest it doesn't really bring anything revolutionary to games in general and probably doesn't deserve a 10 either but for me it was a 10/10. I had so much fun getting platinum in Horizon Zero Dawn.… Expand
  15. Chabs
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    This game is THE proof, like Witcher 3 than when you know how to do your work, you can make a game with beautiful graphics, gameplay, game design, etc. I can't wait for Horizon 2.

    Amazing job guys !
  16. joedragon101
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    Loving every second of it been playing for about 20ish hours so far and haven't got bored at all. it's truly a beautiful and well-crafted game. The story is always interesting and keeps me wanting more and more from it.
  17. heatonx23
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    9/10 -- Great game, I highly recommend. My early front-runner for GOTY.

    Graphics and story are fantastic. Gameplay, combat, skill tree, etc. seem to bring together the best parts of many games past like The Witcher 3, Tomb Raider, and Skyrim. There are some negative reviews complaining about repetitiveness, but to be honest that tends to be the case for many of the hours spent with all    9/10 -- Great game, I highly recommend. My early front-runner for GOTY.

    Graphics and story are fantastic. Gameplay, combat, skill tree, etc. seem to bring together the best parts of many games past like The Witcher 3, Tomb Raider, and Skyrim. There are some negative reviews complaining about repetitiveness, but to be honest that tends to be the case for many of the hours spent with all of the above games, which all got amazing reviews. HZD doesn't revolutionize the genre, but it's a fresh take that I think was executed very well.

    At a minimum, I don't know how people can rate this game a zero or anything close to it. Maybe due to the hype people were expecting this to instantly become their all-time favorite game only to find it has a couple flaws like everything else. But that's maybe reason to make it a 7 or 8, not a zero. I would ignore those reviews as completely useless and baseless, but everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion. Personally, I think this game delivered on the hype and provides a lot of hours of entertainment.    … Expand
  18. Striker850
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This game is awesome: Unbelievable graphics and sound, very good story and missions (even the secondary ones were great)... Just no words to describe it, the best game in the history of videogames and Im not kidding.
  19. Jaybird
    Mar 2, 2017
    9
    This is a great open world game, and Aloy is a joy to control. I love the combat and the story is good so far. The game borrows,open world elements from Tomb Raider, Assassin's Creed, and the Witcher 3. The best game I have played so far this year, but Breath of the Wild looks amazing as well. All in all Horizon Zero Dawn is a complete package--amazing graphics, satisfying combat, and aThis is a great open world game, and Aloy is a joy to control. I love the combat and the story is good so far. The game borrows,open world elements from Tomb Raider, Assassin's Creed, and the Witcher 3. The best game I have played so far this year, but Breath of the Wild looks amazing as well. All in all Horizon Zero Dawn is a complete package--amazing graphics, satisfying combat, and a decent story. If you own a PS4, it's a must buy!… Expand
  20. IPintheForest
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Apocasheitstorm tour day 2.
    Once i learned their elemental weakness I finally managed to bring down a pack of Fire Bellow Backs. Those giant bug things are scary powerfull even on normal difficulty. Whoever said the RPG elements were just tacked on this game last minute was wrong, very wrong. I absolutely love the graphics and design of the dungeons in this game. I've only been down one    Apocasheitstorm tour day 2.
    Once i learned their elemental weakness I finally managed to bring down a pack of Fire Bellow Backs. Those giant bug things are scary powerfull even on normal difficulty. Whoever said the RPG elements were just tacked on this game last minute was wrong, very wrong. I absolutely love the graphics and design of the dungeons in this game. I've only been down one of those illuminati bunkers but it was freaking awesome. I really enjoy playing a female protagonist in a non feminist game. They crap all over the matriarchal society showing how its just as terrible if not worse. I like that you can mount not only by pressing triangle but also just jumping straight onto your mount (this is never explained).
    I've encountered two graphics bugs were stuff was floating in mid air (a rock and some yellow climbing bars)
    And there is one story mission "Revenge of the nora" where you will be asked to take out the guy on the right. which will require you to use a certain skill from the skill tree or blow your cover. I hadn't unlocked the skill at that time which caused for an akward moment.    … Expand
  21. kwstas
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    this game combines the beautiful and colorful open map of the witcher 3 , the gameplay of tomb raider with all the bows and the crafting for traps and ammunition , the amazing parkur of the uncharted 4 and the perfect graphics of dragon age inquisition mix them all together to make a marvelous beautiful and super fun open world and pure rpg game with a really interesting story line and itthis game combines the beautiful and colorful open map of the witcher 3 , the gameplay of tomb raider with all the bows and the crafting for traps and ammunition , the amazing parkur of the uncharted 4 and the perfect graphics of dragon age inquisition mix them all together to make a marvelous beautiful and super fun open world and pure rpg game with a really interesting story line and it something entirely new nothing like no other game of the past..… Expand
  22. unit_1
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I just love this game. I reminds me of a Blizzard title- nothing original in it but it steals from the right places and makes it's individual parts better. Plus it's a new IP.
  23. squid_77
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    So I’ll admit right off the bat, I had doubts that this game was going t live up to the hype. I’m glad to say I was very wrong in that my assumptions. I just finished it after spending ever hour outside of work playing it for the last week. Yeah, that’s right, I got addicted.

    Now I know, it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but I think that you will if you liked the comparison    So I’ll admit right off the bat, I had doubts that this game was going t live up to the hype. I’m glad to say I was very wrong in that my assumptions. I just finished it after spending ever hour outside of work playing it for the last week. Yeah, that’s right, I got addicted.

    Now I know, it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but I think that you will if you liked the comparison I’ll try to draw. When I play this, I see the marriage between Tomb Raider (first PS4 game, haven’t tried the 2nd one yet) and Far Cry: Primal. Now throw in another game you enjoyed, which you fight robots… and there you go. I mean, who doesn’t like fighting, killing or enslaving robots? Right?

    Okay, so am I saying this is the best game ever? No, far from it, though this is a thoroughly enjoyable game. The story is well enough to keep you invested, though predictable as… well, I don’t know, you think of something really predictable. ;) I will say that if you are an explorer type of player, then you have a great deal to keep you happy. There’s plenty to explore. Even a special outfit that, really feels like you’re cheating if you use it, but hey… didn’t stop me. And I get the feeling it won’t stop a lot of you either. ;)

    Pros:

    - The graphics, while not groundbreaking, are still pretty good and the entirely open world aspect tied with the real time weather and time cycles make this a very immersive experience.

    - You really feel like you have to work to progress and it feels a little more rewarding when you can do the next “thing” you choose to focus on. Choose in the right order and it can make you life easier.

    - The number of weapons and gear you can use really changes your gameplay. You can choose from a few different ways to play it out which can increase the challenge or, of course, make things so much easier.

    Neutral:

    - For the most part, the heroine, for the most part, seems to be one of the few sane people in this world. This can be entertaining and irritating at the same time. But I guess that’s what you get in a post-apocalyptic world?

    - Key story points have interactions you can choose from. I’ve yet to see if your choice actually has an impact on the story or not, so this may add an additional dimension that helps replay value.

    - AI - Well, it’s smart, but dumb at the same time. While it seems that robots learn about traps, they remain incredibly dumb when you silent kill one of them in front of the others.

    Cons:

    - Yes, there are some glitches that still need to be worked out. Like the big dead robot that decided to violently twist and twitch off in to the sunset. Seriously! Okay, fine, no sunset, but it really did just kept on going.

    - Major design flaw in that when purchasing anything, if you want to buy more than one, you have to buy them all individually. Not to mention you have to hold down the button to be sure you want to for about a second each time. Thing is, they give you the ability to sell multiple, so it just seems sloppy.

    - Inability to map your own controls. Sure this isn’t something that’s standard, but for me all the way to the end, I still used the wrong buttons my fingers have been trained to over the many years (more than I’m proud of) of gaming. Annoying in the heat of an engagement. Not a problem everyone has, I know.

    All-in-all, this is a great game. It’s totally worth buying as you will more than likely enjoy every minute of the many, many hours you will spend on. I’m sure that there will be more than a few updates to fix bugs, which will get rid of some of the glitches and fix the odd crashing that I experienced (only twice), so that’s okay. I’m looking forward to the DLC content. This is one of those instances where we actually got a full game. Thank you for that! The DLC will add to, not finish the story.    … Expand
  24. CesarDX
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Incredibly rich in details and a huge world of mechanical creatures, a history open to change and incredible dialogues with incredible facial expressions, great gameplay of your mechanics and events, I still have a lot to play for platinum!
  25. zamapa
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    I really enjoyed this game, it felt like it borrowed a bunch of ideas from other games and combined them all really well. Combat is fun, going from sneaking to dodging massive machines while they frantically leap at you. The difficulty isn't completely on point for me however. You can control some machines in the game, and while the fights with the machines you can't control (the corruptedI really enjoyed this game, it felt like it borrowed a bunch of ideas from other games and combined them all really well. Combat is fun, going from sneaking to dodging massive machines while they frantically leap at you. The difficulty isn't completely on point for me however. You can control some machines in the game, and while the fights with the machines you can't control (the corrupted ones) are often challenging because you really have to use everything in your arsenal to trap and defeat them, the corruptible machines are easily dealt with by taking control of one and letting them kill each other. Enemies that should feel intimidating are instead boring because I sit back while I make them kill each other.

    The world is very well put together with many environments spreading out across a massive map, with many objectives and sights to see spread throughout. I felt that I could explore this game for countless hours and still not have seen it all.

    The game falls a little short on some parts of its story. Without getting into spoilers, while I like the overall story and all of the world-building this game fell flat with voice actors and facial animations. Some of the characters are well voice acted, but many are not making everything they say seem less believable. And the facial animations look robotic at times, with characters moving their heads in weird ways and making strange expressions. The dialogue is often dull, dry and uninteresting. I found myself skipping it at times out of boredom. However I enjoyed character dialogue and messages I found that played as I ran through the world, it was when I had to wait while listening to someone blab on about how they need my help I would just want to help them, and not hear their whole explanation.

    Even though I think this could use a little work with the writing and could tone down the machine corruption ability just a bit, this game is still an amazing experience I would highly recommend combining the best elements from many games into a well made (mechanically and visually) game.    … Expand
  26. BigMatchu
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game is easily one of the best games ever made on par with witcher 3. It has the best graphics I've ever seen on a ps4 and the gameplay is flawlessly fluid. I'm drawn to the story and falling in love with aloy, who is the main character. I would describe this game as being a gorgeous, perfect mix of far cry primal, Tomb Raider and witcher 3. This is GOTY for me. I advise you to buy this game
  27. Authority
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    The best praise I can give Horizon: Zero Dawn is that it is one of the very few games I've played to the end. The game is flat out one of the best looking ever made. It had numerous WOH! moments where I had to stop, and admire the visuals. (I don't normally do this) As for gameplay, fighting high tech robot dinosaurs with semi primitive weapons brings a great new game mechanic to theThe best praise I can give Horizon: Zero Dawn is that it is one of the very few games I've played to the end. The game is flat out one of the best looking ever made. It had numerous WOH! moments where I had to stop, and admire the visuals. (I don't normally do this) As for gameplay, fighting high tech robot dinosaurs with semi primitive weapons brings a great new game mechanic to the scene. The main character, Aloy, turned out to be surprisingly good as the prime driver of the story to find out about her origins.

    Yea, this is a gushing 10 review, but it is wholly deserved. Horizon: Zero Dawn literally rekindle my love for video gaming which had been waning over the past few year, If you need me to say something bad to believe my praise, then know this: The inventory management in the game sucks to high heaven. Other than that, it's a must buy.    … Expand
  28. garot
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing game!! Beatifull open world game with new design. Great graphics, good storyline and mystery. Soundtrack is great!! I love theme song.

    PS. Its not far cry primal!! Its diferent game, and better.
  29. Nycore
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. Beautiful game, the combat is awsome and it has a really cool story, there is nothing more to be say about this game it is a truly wonderful experience.
  30. ondikus
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game is beautiful. It's world is vast, dangerous and fully explorable. The story is good. It's The Witcher 3 quality BUT has some plot holes here and there. It has many side quests with interesting stories or just activities that are fun and that you can repeat as long as you have fun. From technical standpoint it looks and runs good. I've seen people complaining about it having awfulThis game is beautiful. It's world is vast, dangerous and fully explorable. The story is good. It's The Witcher 3 quality BUT has some plot holes here and there. It has many side quests with interesting stories or just activities that are fun and that you can repeat as long as you have fun. From technical standpoint it looks and runs good. I've seen people complaining about it having awful FPS because it's a console game. Wake up. Seriously. It runs 30 FPS stable, no hiccups, no micro-stuttering, no random freezing and no frame dropping. The only case of the game dropping below 30 is in the game's main city because of the ammount of NPCs there BUT still manages to get more than 25.… Expand
  31. Diolox
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Loved it. Really. Beautifull, masterpiece. Precioso, engancha, nunca habia comentado aqui, pero he tenido la nevesidad de animar a todo el mundo a que lo compre.
  32. ryan_zandi
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Horizon Zero dawn is very good game! It is best game of 2017 year and I believe it. If you have PS4 I offer to you buy this game and enjoy it. This game has Photo Mode. It means: you can pause your game and select Photo mode and select a good style for your photo and shot a photo. Im going to buy Horizon Zero Dawn 3 weeks later. See you next time. Wait for my next review.
  33. Dinosaur83
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Perfection, there has not been a game of this calibre out for some time, it has elements that remind me of the Monster Hunter series, hunts/gathering/carving etc and is also very Witcheresque. Combat is awesome, the graphics look visually stunning, and there is no set way to play this game, you can do as you please. A must buy for any PS owner
  34. holly-mai_9
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    So...I just finished this masterpiece of a game last night, and I have all kinds of feels. I'm exhilarated from the journey, captivated by the story, yet profoundly sad it's over. This is one of the best games I've ever played hands down!
  35. draifu
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    This game is excellent on the ps4. Lots of side quests, huge map to explore. Real time rendering looks awesome. Loving the soundtrack and characters. Haven't gotten any glitches at all and runs very smoothly without the ps4 pro. Definitely a must-buy for the console.
  36. rupaulie
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    This is a fantastic game, made me actually buy a ps4 to get my hands on this game. I have never had so much fun playing a game and unlike many other games lately, you care about the characters.
  37. katharakis
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Great game. Graphics, setting, content, game play, story, all are amazing! One of the games that really give you sheer fun and satisfaction playing it. I cannot really understand the negative critics, but then again haters exist everywhere. It's a fact of the life. Moving on!
  38. mattdukerain
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Simply the best Action-RPG of the year. The ones not accepting the truth of this verdict can only be xbox owners or ps haters! Great work from Guerrilla having that details level in an open world game!
  39. Mammasflapjax
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    It's sort of like a cross between Far Cry Primal and an Assassin's Creed game but with an intriguing story-line, a bigger open world and a smoother, fluid combat system. Now don't get me wrong. I'm reviewing this after only playing the game for 2 days but I feel like I've already made my mind up about it. The characters and creatures look great but the voice acting can be a little stiffIt's sort of like a cross between Far Cry Primal and an Assassin's Creed game but with an intriguing story-line, a bigger open world and a smoother, fluid combat system. Now don't get me wrong. I'm reviewing this after only playing the game for 2 days but I feel like I've already made my mind up about it. The characters and creatures look great but the voice acting can be a little stiff sometimes. Aloy, the main character is very interesting though, down to her look and her personality (which the player controls somewhat). The beauty of the open world makes you forget about any of the tiny negatives. The game may get repetitive (constantly restocking and replenishing basic items, doing side quests etc) but overall it's highly addictive. The little pleasures are upgrading weapons and armour, discovering new places and hitting the sweet spot on a machine from a distance (most people will know what I mean). It's also great that the player can go down two different path-styles. Either go full on warrior style of 'I'm charging in here all arrows blazing' or stealthy and sneaky style 'You'll be dead before you know what's hit you'. Overall it's a good game for people used to open world games (but you may find too many similarities with other open world's you've played) but also a good introduction for beginners and there are 4 difficulty settings to choose from. Enjoy.… Expand
  40. Wizelf402
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    This is a very good game. It's robotic animals feel lifelike... well... as lifelike as robots can get at least. The characters are great and the story, while a bit overwhelming, is very good. There are a few flaws in my opinion, but whatever. I had a blast playing it and any review under a five is probably lying.
  41. legit135
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Do yourself a favour a BUY THIS GAME. It is amazing.
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Sense of exploration 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    It's a beautiful, amazing and excellent game.
  42. wolkerdark333
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    A trully new BREATH of gaming! Just avesome! 4K and HDR - the best looking game not only among the consoles, but a pc. Robots are gorgeous.... world with it's day and night lightning.
    IT LOOKS and PLAYS GREAT! Thank you Guerilla Games and Sony. For not being afraid of new gameplays and game series!
  43. hdyeg3443
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    amazing game so far enyoing it great open world better than zelda and the witcher, also the combat is solid.
    an must buy for ps4 owners scks to be an xbox fan tho
  44. PainLordSucks
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Goty best game ever! dont cry nintendo fanboys. this is not the **** lame of Zelda Saga. goty goty goty gotygoty goyt goty goty goty goty goty goty goty
  45. frf4r4r4
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The best rpg of this year and one of the best of all time. Gameplay and combat mechanics are awesome, and there's so much to discover. Excellent work from Guerrilla Games. best game ever
  46. grgr5445
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    the best game ever no game came this close as masterpiece since uncharted 4 and the witcher and the last of us, amazing game the ps4 is killing it right now
  47. Seyrens
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Story, really intriguing story.
    Graphic, gorgeous graphics, details, texture, best LOD ever.
    Gameplay, really challenging.
    GameWorld, setting beautiful open world, with lush environment, variety biome & terrains
    Voice, good for Main character but loss sync on 3rd tier character
    Performance, really good & solid even on base console.
  48. Twright96
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    The only bad thing about this game is the amount of dumbass fanboys it has who feel the need to trash a game that they haven't even played. Fans like you turn off other people who may want to try this game.
  49. dede3232323
    Mar 5, 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
  50. dd5f44
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Really great game, especially the AI. The AI is really good. Like when you put down a tripwire robots actually jump over them! They are so smart. 10/10 would play again.
  51. 1080pony
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Uncharted 4 graphics in an Open World? That's Horizon: Zero Dawn! It has a GREAT story, nearly perfect gameplay and a wonderful atmosphere. If you don't like HZD, you don't like Videogames. > Best PlayStation 4 Exclusive so far!
  52. frestrok
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Awesome game! It's really next step in game development.But,there's one minus face animation :D,and because of it story telling about presetn not so interesting as past.
  53. Jacob_D
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. And my favorite RPG. The story is amazing, and the ending has a suprise I didn't see coming. Buy, play, and complete this game. There is so much to do outside of the campaign to like collectibles, side missions, dungeons called cauldrons, and taking over eclipse camps.
  54. Slogutis
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Great game - Literally having trouble putting it down. Graphic are beautiful game-play near perfect. Really Love the feel of everything. Got to give Guerrilla Games credit. There is flaws yes but 10/10 because it makes up for it.
  55. Clock_WyzeBKNY
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    First I have to say I am sick and tired of the trolls submitting their negative reviews. The trolls don't own or have played the game. Any person who rates the game with a 0 is pathetic and they know that they are. If you truly were gamers, you'd buy a PS4 and just enjoy the games that you initially didn't have access to.
    This game is pretty amazing. I'm a pretty selective gamer because    First I have to say I am sick and tired of the trolls submitting their negative reviews. The trolls don't own or have played the game. Any person who rates the game with a 0 is pathetic and they know that they are. If you truly were gamers, you'd buy a PS4 and just enjoy the games that you initially didn't have access to.
    This game is pretty amazing. I'm a pretty selective gamer because I'm older and have less time with games and more of my time is dedicated to my kids, wife and career. But every now and then there are a few games that grab my attention and completely keeps me engaged. Horizon Zero Dawn is one of those few games. From the storytelling, to the graphics, to the gameplay etc. it's all wrapped up in a great cohesive action rpg package.
    The gameplay is very accessible and fun to get into. A good amount of enemies require you to implement a good strategy to overcome the odds. The game is difficult enough to be challenging but it isn't tedious.
    The graphics are among the best on consoles. Uncharted 4 came out last year and I'm surprise this gives that game a run for its money in the art direction and technical prowess department. Graphically it surpasses Witcher 3 and that's no easy feat.
    The sound design is amazing. The atmosphere really pulls you in.

    This game is an easy 10 out of 10. If you're on the fence, you owe it to yourself to play    … Expand
  56. newre
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    If you liked Witcher 3 and have a thing on OpenWorld RPG genre then this game is perfect for you. Worth the wait and money, Interesting unique story, and tactical combat that is slightly better than the Witcher 3. Overall a perfect game for me this 2017/ I think Zelda of nintendo is just overrated because of the iconic Title i think it's good but that kiddy and game design is not my thing,If you liked Witcher 3 and have a thing on OpenWorld RPG genre then this game is perfect for you. Worth the wait and money, Interesting unique story, and tactical combat that is slightly better than the Witcher 3. Overall a perfect game for me this 2017/ I think Zelda of nintendo is just overrated because of the iconic Title i think it's good but that kiddy and game design is not my thing, looks fun though.… Expand
  57. espinozaje
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece, excellent story, excellent soundtrack, excellent gameplay, the best graphics I have ever seen this generation and this is coming from a hardcore pc gamer, is insane, it destroys all games on pc graphically, well done Guerrilla Games.
  58. Boomtown
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Horizon: Zero Dawn starts as Aloy's personal story and then turns into a bigger, wider experience. Thanks to its fantastic and stuffed open world, its one of the best games of 2017 already. GOTY
  59. Donweeb
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Imagine if The Witcher had a baby and that baby ran around fighting robot dinosaurs. That's what horizon is like. A plus storytelling, amazing gameplay, and jaw dropping visuals. I am playing on PS4 Pro in 4k
  60. Jackrocky4
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horizon Zero Dawn - to je jeden z nejkrásnějších děl, která jsem hrál
    v mém životě. Jsem velmi rád, že Guerrilla Games pracují v Sony, a učinit
    jako skvělá hra    … Expand
  61. Cirithewitcher
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Ludum absolute pulchra. Aliquot horas referendis in Sum. Attonitus visuals et lenis ludum ludo tantum magnam fabula, terribilis amplas movies, et tamen non minorum. Optimus quod vidi quia tantum primas fabulas Sicarius Symbolum ludos. RPG absolute debetis ludere.
  62. GarethFox
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Bəzi kiçik nöqsanlara baxmayaraq böyük bir oyun, və bir babat hekayə (lakin biz robosaurs öldürmək üçün buradayıq və HZD matça ki verir, vicdanlı olsun).

    demək olar ki, hər bir mübarizəyə əsas hazırlanması, müvafiq silah seçilməsi, və yaxşı bir oyun plan var - - Bu gameplay baxımından Witcher-esque lakin ifrat diqqət ilə mübarizə və gizli idi. Siz tanking və ya bir şey meleeing, dövr    Bəzi kiçik nöqsanlara baxmayaraq böyük bir oyun, və bir babat hekayə (lakin biz robosaurs öldürmək üçün buradayıq və HZD matça ki verir, vicdanlı olsun).

    demək olar ki, hər bir mübarizəyə əsas hazırlanması, müvafiq silah seçilməsi, və yaxşı bir oyun plan var - - Bu gameplay baxımından Witcher-esque lakin ifrat diqqət ilə mübarizə və gizli idi. Siz tanking və ya bir şey meleeing, dövr olacaq - Siz ekstremal bahis qarşı bir ovçu istəyirik, və hətta orta çətinlik, unutmaq icazə verilməyəcək. kayışlar və oxlar ilə parça nəhəng robotlar parça aşağı qoparmaq əsmək heç vaxt bu oyun və isteğe content ağlabatan hissəsini başa çatdırmaq üçün lazım 40-ish saatlarında köhnə olur.

    developers hər bot edilməsi daxil çox vaxt qoymaq və hər bir unikal təcrübə qarşılaşa. Siz hələ daxil hər qrup beləliklə müxtəlif tərkibə malikdir ki, onunla məşğul olmaq hər bir bot üçün xüsusi strategiyaları aşağı nailed sonra da fərqli yanaşma tələb edir. Müəyyən bir spot təsərrüfatı seçmək, lakin narahat deyil, əgər iki dəfə eyni qarşılaşma bunu çıxacağıq yeganə yoldur. dünya böyük və aşağı həll etmək üçün heç bir səbəb yoxdur.

    döyüş ilə Mənim yalnız şikayət nəzarət sxemi və istifadəçi interfeysi ilə bir neçə bitkin qərarlar var ki. Hər şey ARPGs üçün "standart" gözləntiləri fərqli bir düyməsinə, belə ki, siz onları yenidən idarə qədər yaxşı honlanmış instinktlərdən bir öhdəlik olacaq. Bu sıx pöhrəlik uçan canlılar mübarizə gəlir xüsusilə təsadüfi kamera məsələlər də var. kamera pis mümkün anda ot və kol altında salınan bir vərdiş var. ümumi olsa Kiçik annoyances.    … Expand
  63. iohannfus
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Gameplay with brilliant built, each quest is well implemented, fluid gameplay that keeps you focused and well anchored in the story, alternation and diversity of missions is a masterpiece. A game for any enthusiast, not just for those who own an ps4 ( for those it is the best exclusivity).
  64. Brokenstaples
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    While I don't think this game is a 10/10 like so many people have given it, I do think its FUN, and i mean really fun. If you own a PS4 I would consider this a must buy, especially if you like open world games. Horizon: Zero Dawn does a lot of things right making it a joy to play though the entire 40+ hour game, however there are a few things holding it back from being prefect.While I don't think this game is a 10/10 like so many people have given it, I do think its FUN, and i mean really fun. If you own a PS4 I would consider this a must buy, especially if you like open world games. Horizon: Zero Dawn does a lot of things right making it a joy to play though the entire 40+ hour game, however there are a few things holding it back from being prefect.

    Graphics(9/10): Anyone who has seen any of the trailers or game-play footage knows that Horizon has stellar graphics. From the environment to the metal beasts you face through out the world, it looks amazing. There are several moments when traveling on foot to the many diverse locations in world that you want to sit back and appreciate the view. From walking through the woods and seeing the sunlight break through the trees to the awesome machines and there amazing attack animations and designs. The only place where I fear the graphics fell short is the character models. Many seem reused, to the point that during many side missions I couldn't tell the difference between many of the characters. Some do have unique faces, and the faces are all well done, with intricate outfits, hair and especially eyes, damn those eyes look good. Finally my biggest complaint with the graphics is while faces are nice to look at, the facial emotions the characters express are very stiff. They almost always have the same facial expression of boredom. I personally think Aloy has the worst facial animation, that rarely changes, always with her mouth slightly open likes she constantly confused, which she is as far as the story goes, I just wish she had more facial expressions to help us to better understand her as a character.

    Sound(9/10) : Another incredibly strong point with only one thing holding it back, so I will start with the bad. One thing I despise in games is when the characters decide to say certain phrase either at inappropriate times or they say the phrase so much that its effect is lost, or worst case scenario becomes annoying, and Aloy gets a little annoying. She will constantly say the same phrase of how she has escaped detection or how useful these herbs are at times where it makes so sense or so frequently to become frustrating. To some this might not bother you, but to me its lazy and all it does is ruin the experience. Aside from that the sounds are great, voice acting is well done, the music takes aback seat most of the time and it sets the mood when it needs to, helping with the feeling of wonder or excitement. The sound of the machines is top notch, with head phones on the sound of combat will suck you right up in the world and make you feel like your the one in life and death fight with a metal T-rex shooting laser beams from his mouth and charging through rocks while your arrows ping off its armored plates. They did the sound right.

    Story(8/10): The main story felt compelling from start to finish. its has enough mystery and discovery throughout to keep you wanting to play the next mission. There are numerous audio logs and journals to help you understand the story more and the helps flesh out the other characters. I like this type of storytelling if done right, but if you don't prefer to sit back and hear someone talk about something you cant see or read for a few minutes you might not get as much out of it as I did. The side missions are a different affair, while some have interesting stories and twists some are just lazy excuses for you to go hunt machines or kill some bandits. They were very hit and miss and none of them really blew me away . They will suffice but there are nothing spectacular, the big draw is the main story.

    Game-play(9/10): This is what the game does best. Even after playing for so many hours I can still have a blast when I go out into the wild to fight the several machines that are in Horizon. Each machine has different attacks, behaves in slightly different ways and have different strategies to beating. You have multiple different weapons that have different uses and elemental attacks, giving you even more options when fighting the hordes of machines and bandits. I cannot express how much fun it is to fight the machines, from setting up an ambush of traps and having a surprise attack to knock out the dangerous weapon on a machine before it can use it against me, just to pick it up and use it against it and its allies. The side missions usually devolve into: go to this location, scan for tracks which you lead to bandits and machines you need to kill, which seems like it might be repetitive but the combat is so good that i never minded it. The world is dotted with collectibles, there also hunting grounds with fun and actually helpful challenges and many other fun activities. There are a few problems though, fighting humans isn't nearly as fun (duh) and the stealth is pretty average.

    The game has some minor flaws, but make no mistake, its a must buy.    … Expand
  65. cerukm
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    I just finished getting the platinum trophy for this game, and it is pretty close to being perfect.

    The story is well written, it may seem pretty cliche at first, but it pretty quickly opens up and has you begging to find out more of the lore and how things got the way they are now. Combat is very fluid, and fun. There are not a lot of different types of enemies, but they never get    I just finished getting the platinum trophy for this game, and it is pretty close to being perfect.

    The story is well written, it may seem pretty cliche at first, but it pretty quickly opens up and has you begging to find out more of the lore and how things got the way they are now.

    Combat is very fluid, and fun. There are not a lot of different types of enemies, but they never get boring, No two machines are the same, and their abilities are quite varied. The only complaint I have about them are the annoying murder birds, but there has to be atleast one annoying enemy, right?

    The graphics speak for themselves, the environments are beautiful and varied, nothing feels like it was copy/pasted from somewhere else.

    The characters could use some improvement, with the exception of a few, most are pretty bland.

    My onlly real complaint about the game is the lack of useful and unique equipment, there's a very small amount of weapons, most of them are exactly the same with elemental properties being the only difference. The same goes for the armor, there are only a few sets of armor, and the stats on them are pretty much useless and the only difference is how they look, with the exception of the "secret" armor, which is pretty overpowered, but ugly.

    Overall it's a great game, thoroughly enjoyable and worth the time invested if you decide to pick it up.    … Expand
  66. kelonne
    May 7, 2017
    9
    May be I shall cut all the compliment for this game here and I shall put more time to describe how I felt after playing Horizon Zero Dawn (Gameplay experience matters the most after all)
    1. Early game - wow, and feels like there are a lot of mysteries there waiting to be solved, addicted to the game.
    2. First part of Mid game - still eagerly farming and exploring the world, then sudden    May be I shall cut all the compliment for this game here and I shall put more time to describe how I felt after playing Horizon Zero Dawn (Gameplay experience matters the most after all)
    1. Early game - wow, and feels like there are a lot of mysteries there waiting to be solved, addicted to the game.
    2. First part of Mid game - still eagerly farming and exploring the world, then sudden progression to pro. Gain access to the high-end weapon and managed to kill a few different Heavy Machine, unlimited supply of shards.
    3. Second part of Mid game - felt like the map a bit too big to explore every single detail and quests, struggling to try other new games or to go for the platinum trophy (at 39 Hours of cumulative game play hours)
    4. Towards end game - if you put some effort into farming, what left to finish off (including equipment and some other trophies challenges) will only take you less than few hours.

    Overall, I will recommend this game to players who likes action RPG and open world game play. A must play excellent game of 2017.    … Expand
  67. German_Cruz
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Juego adictivo, largo, con una historia, un lore y una banda sonora brutal y un gameplay sobresaliente y que en ningún momento se hace pesado o monótono. Gráficamente es una bestia parda incluso en su versión de Ps4 Standard y el que venga doblado íntegramente al castellano (y con un doblaje tan sobresaliente) es otro plus más. Si le tengo que poner alguna pega es a la gestión deJuego adictivo, largo, con una historia, un lore y una banda sonora brutal y un gameplay sobresaliente y que en ningún momento se hace pesado o monótono. Gráficamente es una bestia parda incluso en su versión de Ps4 Standard y el que venga doblado íntegramente al castellano (y con un doblaje tan sobresaliente) es otro plus más. Si le tengo que poner alguna pega es a la gestión de inventario, que no tiene la profundidad de otros de su género (The Witcher 3). Juegazo exclusivo a tener muy en cuenta y claro candidato al GOTY del 2017.… Expand
  68. Frediclear
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Love this game.. Just it..
    So far i played 20 hours gameplay just farming and walking..
    Its must buy for PS4 owner..
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  69. B00Z3_M31ST3R
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Horizon is fantastic. The game demonstrates the graphical potential of the PS4 with fluid animations even with a LARGE number of articles on screen. Guerrilla's first RPG features a masterfully written story with references and metaphors to subjects like : religion, class relations and the ideological gap between generations. Subjects that are sometimes clumsily addressed, even in moreHorizon is fantastic. The game demonstrates the graphical potential of the PS4 with fluid animations even with a LARGE number of articles on screen. Guerrilla's first RPG features a masterfully written story with references and metaphors to subjects like : religion, class relations and the ideological gap between generations. Subjects that are sometimes clumsily addressed, even in more traditional mediums. Where Horizon : Zero Dawn really shines though is in its gameplay. The main enemies encountered in the games are "the machines" robotic "animals" that populate the game world and the the developers managed to balance perfectly between challenging and fun. The IA of these machines makes combat stimulating and engaging. All of them having different sets of strengths and weaknesses that you can take advantage of with different weapons and equipment that can be upgraded. Thu human enemies on the other hand could have used some work but combat against humans is not the focus of the gameplay so there is little to be affected by here. The controls in Horizon are nothing short of stellar, letting you chain all the movements at you disposal seamlessly, running then sliding in the dirt while taking a shot at a machine's weak point and finishing with a dodge to the nearest shrub to hide from other robots that were just made aware of your presence, all executed with one of the most fluid and responsive controls I've ever experienced outside of a fighting game. You'll find yourself trying to find the most acrobatic and cinematic way to bring down your enemies on many occasions. Horizon : Zero Dawn is well worth your time and should be on any self respecting gamer's bucket list. A true masterpiece.… Expand
  70. kankhy
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I wasn't excited about this game, but, hell, I was so wrong! Now I'm in love with the atmosphere, the game makes you feel so small and it makes you think, plan your way but then improvise a lot. The story is so original and it does a good job at making you wonder and dig deeper. And finally, Aloy? Careful, or you can fall in love with her!
  71. Deathbody1569
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    Great graphics, the story is interesting, althought it is not the major discovery in videogames it is an enjoyable game, gameplay which is most important its way too fun,has nice dubbing, but there's bad sincro from time to time, also, a bad thing I did notice is the AI of the human enemies, despite this, the gameplay experience is a blast overall.
  72. CobrasCurse
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Going from making Killzone to making Horizon had to be a huge leap of faith for guerrilla games & in my opinion they could not have possibly nailed this game any better the world is just beauitfully constructed.Every character has a touching story that really pulls you into wanting to know more.The gameplay is smooth & the combat is really enjoyable.I liked Killzone but Horizon is on aGoing from making Killzone to making Horizon had to be a huge leap of faith for guerrilla games & in my opinion they could not have possibly nailed this game any better the world is just beauitfully constructed.Every character has a touching story that really pulls you into wanting to know more.The gameplay is smooth & the combat is really enjoyable.I liked Killzone but Horizon is on a completely differently field easily the best PS4 exclusive yet the game was very well thought out & executed the bar has been set.… Expand
  73. Dmitrichp
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    Great story, great world, thank you Guerrilla Games. I'm very waiting the next part i'm very waiting next part and so happy what i have Play Station 4 - Sony's best game of 2017 so far!
  74. AeneaGames
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game! Can't get enough of it and hope there will be some DLC in the not so distant future!

    The story is good, keeps you want to continue with it, but there's also sidequests which are well done, same way well done as in The Witcher 3. And what's great is that no matter what level you are you have to be careful!
  75. ZicX
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Holy fuc* , this game blow me up.
    Every encounter/fight with DINOSAUR is so **** epic , its like chose weapon , run , trap , position , etc.
    And the story is fu*king good , even the side quest. The "fetch" side quest is sooo enjoyable. Its not just go there take this and go back. I really hope they make DLC or HZD 2 in the near future. This game has an awesome foundation. All PS4    Holy fuc* , this game blow me up.
    Every encounter/fight with DINOSAUR is so **** epic , its like chose weapon , run , trap , position , etc.
    And the story is fu*king good , even the side quest. The "fetch" side quest is sooo enjoyable. Its not just go there take this and go back.

    I really hope they make DLC or HZD 2 in the near future. This game has an awesome foundation.
    All PS4 owner go get this game , its one of the masterpiece sony has.

    My only complain is the selection of weapon so limited , especially the melee weapon. It will be fun if i can wield Axe or sword not just spear.

    And the dinosaur cannot follow you after you hacking it. It will be fun if you can walking around with a thunderjaw beside you. I give this game 9.5    … Expand
  76. Hiljim
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. The gameplay is unique and the fights so exhilarating and fun. have not had this much fun since Witcher 3. The Story was great, had some WTF moments during it. The side quests are also great, they actually contain story and are meaningful, This game deserves a 10. The AI are smart, the characters are great, everything looks absolutely beautiful.
  77. Jimsson
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Don't know where to start with this review, everything is just so good with this game. The story, the gameplay, the concept, the characters, everything is just so damn good. If you liked the Witcher 3 you're probably gonna like this too. Post apocalyptic game with a twist. 10/10 would play forever.
  78. Ledge_Pls
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Fantastic story that will blow you away, graphics that raise the bar for all future console games this gen, and some seriously satisfying and innovative combat...from the complex and meaty variety of machines, weapons/status effects and the ability finish a fight in whatever way you can imagine, down to the smallest detail like the different sounds it makes when hitting a machine's weakFantastic story that will blow you away, graphics that raise the bar for all future console games this gen, and some seriously satisfying and innovative combat...from the complex and meaty variety of machines, weapons/status effects and the ability finish a fight in whatever way you can imagine, down to the smallest detail like the different sounds it makes when hitting a machine's weak spot with an arrow..

    The environment and world and its creatures feel vibrant and alive, and many times you just have to take a break from the action to just soak in the scenery, the sounds of the wind blowing through the trees, the sound birds chirping and water rushing in a nearby river....all serve to suspend all disbelief that your not navigating Aloy through a real living world.

    The lighting in the decima engine is one of the best and most atmospheric renditions Ive ever seen in a video game. practically every angle at all times of day produce a mosaic of colors as the light plays on the environment as the day night cycle runs its course, and just like the Hellghast eyes in the Killzone franchise for which Guerrilla is known, the lit up eyes of the machines at night is quite possibly one of the coolest visuals in a game in along time.

    Absolutely refreshing take on the open world premise, even using mechanics that have become almost standard from multiple other franchises but does them so well and integrates them well enough into the world that it feels like your doing them for the first time.....because its the first time they feel they were actually done right, with substance and meaning. Never did I feel like I was on yet another bland fetch quest, or collectible hunt but rather yet another excuse to explore the nooks and crannies of the massive world Guerrilla has created. Even simple acts such as gathering materials as you move through the world did not feel like a prison of endless inventory management and on rails material farming but rather another task required of someone who lives in a world like Aloy's. Hunting animals for meat to make health potions, stocking up on herbs, and resources felt like a privilege and an actual supplement to my enjoyment rather than another endless task in a world of obligations.

    The size of the world massive as it is, also never felt overwhelming as many open world RPGs have in the past but rather like a perfectly sized, consistently juicy and tender cut of steak with minimal fat....that was fully digestible at my own pace, with a side helping of potatoes and greens for anyone who wasn't filled by the meat itself. Overall it feels like the culmination of a team who have spent years polishing their technique at one world story games, and this IP will go down as a titan of PS exclusives rivaling even ND's Uncharted and Last of Us. I haven't been this impressed, and satisfied with a game purchase in years.    … Expand
  79. JohhnyD
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    11/10 Extraordinary! It has everything and everything is balanced and right. Amazing MUSIC, stunning graphic, balanced crafting worth picking flowers even in last state of game, Awesome fights, great balanced weapons, you have to use different weapons and different techniques. It has GREAT voices, strong story, best game ever! 10/10 is too low.
  80. MadChiller85
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    What a great new original IP! Everything is lovingly crafted to create an engaging and fun experience. The mystery of the story line and the variety in the gameplay just sets this game above the rest. Tons of sidequests and great main story quests make for a lasting experience.
  81. UsernameIsNot
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    In short this game is amazing. The combat is very fun and is strategic because you can be overwhelmed but sometimes it is fun to be. When going against a bigger and tougher enemy you can study t a little and get a plan or if that's not your style you can go in and try to dodge their attacks. This game can be very challenging though so if it gets to easy you can also bump it up to where youIn short this game is amazing. The combat is very fun and is strategic because you can be overwhelmed but sometimes it is fun to be. When going against a bigger and tougher enemy you can study t a little and get a plan or if that's not your style you can go in and try to dodge their attacks. This game can be very challenging though so if it gets to easy you can also bump it up to where you die in a hit or 2.… Expand
  82. blasterto
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    horizon zero down is the best game i have played in this year . it amazed me with its fabulous graphics and art design but i didn't give it the 1010 because of the time that you will spend on playing it before it gets to repetitive and that time was not as long as i expected but the overall experience was really good
  83. Sparadrax
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    i think the real problem of this game is to be sold nearly to zelda, in all the negative comment there is a lot of ppl here just to put a 10 to zelda and a 0 to horizon wich is a realy good game too
    or comparing it to a witcher or a fallout, wtf is wrong with you guys. it's not the same kind of game AT ALL and the first real open world & "rpg-style" based of guerilla game...
    haters    i think the real problem of this game is to be sold nearly to zelda, in all the negative comment there is a lot of ppl here just to put a 10 to zelda and a 0 to horizon wich is a realy good game too
    or comparing it to a witcher or a fallout, wtf is wrong with you guys. it's not the same kind of game AT ALL and the first real open world & "rpg-style" based of guerilla game...

    haters gonna hate :/

    for the game itself do not turn on the auto target and don't play on normal mode then just enjoy =)    … Expand
  84. ManickPanick
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    This game is absolutely phenomenal; I forgot how enthralled I could be in a story! It combines all the best bits of so many games - combat style of Dark Souls 3 (against the 1 on 1 larger enemies anyway!), the free roam/climbing of Assassin's Creed, the beautiful weapon interface of Far Cry 4... all in one! I really enjoy hunting-esque games, and I'm normally not a story person - but IThis game is absolutely phenomenal; I forgot how enthralled I could be in a story! It combines all the best bits of so many games - combat style of Dark Souls 3 (against the 1 on 1 larger enemies anyway!), the free roam/climbing of Assassin's Creed, the beautiful weapon interface of Far Cry 4... all in one! I really enjoy hunting-esque games, and I'm normally not a story person - but I can't remember the last time I was this encaptivated and curious about what's going to happen next! I literally bought a PS4 for the exclusives and I am converted after 10 years of being a die hard xbox fanboy. PS4 have won this round!… Expand
  85. cwood1973
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    Played this game for the first time recently. When I glanced up at the clock 4 hour had gone by, my mouth was dry, and my neck was stiff from being tense for so long. The game sucks you in with a compelling story, stellar graphics, and intuitive game play. One of the best PS4 games I've ever played.
  86. Gloomwalker
    May 8, 2017
    10
    Just fininshed story and waiting for DLC, 10/10, for me the best game since The Last of Us!
    The only feature missing for me is more customization to weapon wheel. Using few weapons with different mods, I only use one type of ammo with each, yet every time I want to switch weapon, I have to firstly choose the weapon, and ammo after that. Feels unnecessarily complicated and time consuming    Just fininshed story and waiting for DLC, 10/10, for me the best game since The Last of Us!
    The only feature missing for me is more customization to weapon wheel. Using few weapons with different mods, I only use one type of ammo with each, yet every time I want to switch weapon, I have to firstly choose the weapon, and ammo after that. Feels unnecessarily complicated and time consuming if you use one kind of ammo witch each weapon, some customization added to that wheel would be awesome :)    … Expand
  87. Manziflex
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Although this game came out in 2017, for me it stops at the 2020 game of the year. Since however PC players and myself with the ps5 have only managed to play it now. The graphics are truly stunning On PS5. The gameplay is very beautiful, the world is very large. The plot is astounding. GOTY 2020
  88. RealRasAlGhul
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a nice game with a cool story
    The story fascinated me from the start and drew me into the world    … Expand
  89. WillJohn46
    Feb 2, 2021
    10
    I love this game so much! Maybe it's not the best game, because of the emotion-less robot-like conversations (which really rips out the emersion right out of the experience). But apart from that one flaw, everything is absolutely stellar! Especially the world building. If the sequel fixes the conversation issues, and reaches the quality of the first game, It will probably be my favouriteI love this game so much! Maybe it's not the best game, because of the emotion-less robot-like conversations (which really rips out the emersion right out of the experience). But apart from that one flaw, everything is absolutely stellar! Especially the world building. If the sequel fixes the conversation issues, and reaches the quality of the first game, It will probably be my favourite game of all time. I would give this a 95 out of 100, because it has only one flaw.… Expand
  90. Fawkboy
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Looking at the negative reviews of this game I'm noticing a lot of people complaining that this is too much like every other open world game, listing things from elder scrolls to far cry. Seems to me these are reviews coming from people who DON'T LIKE OPEN WORLD GAMES. Having played many of these games and loving them I can say that I also love this game as far as I've gotten (I've beenLooking at the negative reviews of this game I'm noticing a lot of people complaining that this is too much like every other open world game, listing things from elder scrolls to far cry. Seems to me these are reviews coming from people who DON'T LIKE OPEN WORLD GAMES. Having played many of these games and loving them I can say that I also love this game as far as I've gotten (I've been playing since I got it on release). If you enjoy vast open world games you will like this game. On top of a wonderful world it has some of the best combat in ANY open world game I've played thus far. Yes it is limited, but thats because this game isn't trying to be as role-playing heavy as something like elder scrolls. The combat is fluid and can be approached in a lot of ways. It also has a simple stealth system that fits smoothly in the game (if you expected this game to have stealth as good as MGS or styx thats just stupid). The story may not be for everyone, but with a badass main character, and well done side characters it is easy to get absorbed in the story. It's true the story doesn't mount up to things like the Witcher 3 (at least thus far) but come on, thats not really a fair comparison to make, cause very few open world games have a story that does (also don't pay attention to those who knock the ENTIRE STORY in a review that was written in less than 6 hours after the release of the game, I haven't finished the game yet, but I enjoy the story now more than I initially did in the first couple hours). All in all this is the best open world game I've played since the Witcher 3, and since then I've played some great games like Fallout 4, Skyrim, MGS5 (loved this game immensely but as far as the open world goes it was a bust), and Final Fantasy XV (not sure I would call this game great but I had a lot of fun with it).
    While Horizon Zero Dawn doesn't provide the most amazing side quests, they are better than those in FFXV and MGS5 so if you enjoyed those games I'm sure you will enjoy this one. Also it makes up for the concept of the quest being lackluster by having AMAZING COMBAT. Seriously. My favorite games are bloodborne and the first Dark Souls, if that helps give you an idea of what type of combat I like (Horizon Zero Dawn is much less punishing, and deep, but very close to as fun and exhilarating).
    This is a great game, both in visuals and gameplay. Is it perfect? No. But I wouldn't say any huge open world game is. They're big projects, expect some hiccups. If you like the open world style you will like this game.    … Expand
  91. Exquisit
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Aloy is just....... I cant explain it. She is one of the most adorable, kind hearted, stubborn, bratty, compassionate, down to earth and of the spunkiest characters in videogame history.

    That is all.
  92. liverpool987
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    For a developer to go from first person shooters to a massive open world game & be considered as one of the best is a true testament to how talented the developers are & how good this game is. I can easily see myself putting in 100+ hours to see & do everything.
  93. Captfish71
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Love the game, lots to do, beautiful graphics, tons of weapons and upgrades. Very Fun! Cant believe 260 + people could have anything to cry about!
  94. Brandondwn
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    This game is fantastic! It's gorgeous, great engine, voice acting, no bugs. Good launch. Finally a game where the map is as big as Skyrim and has the random encounters I've missed from that game. I even bumped into other tribes people fighting the robots. A lot of life, good story, pulls you in with every bit of info you get to keep playing. Iv'e seen it compared to a few games but thisThis game is fantastic! It's gorgeous, great engine, voice acting, no bugs. Good launch. Finally a game where the map is as big as Skyrim and has the random encounters I've missed from that game. I even bumped into other tribes people fighting the robots. A lot of life, good story, pulls you in with every bit of info you get to keep playing. Iv'e seen it compared to a few games but this games does what they didn't and better. The opening was fantastic, heartwarming, the characters and their interactions together pulled me in real hard and i knew i was onto a great game. Last, but not least.. holy cow these bots.. a challenge all of them to a point and they just look cool! add to the mystery and you can even tame them once you have certain things complete. Very awesome watching a Saber tooth tiger bot robot crush your enemies haha.

    Places that i feel like some improvement could lie, Perk tree isn't the best, a lot of things on it should already be known given Aloy's background.. A huge missed opportunity for co-op, 2-4 taking on these beasts would've been great and very Monster Hunter like(but on a console people play for once). A little more variety in the side quests would've been nice, but most games side quests get very stale and few are memorable in any large open world setting. (looking at you Witcher 3 with your detective Geralt stuff) So, if you're thinking about it, pull the trigger. Its worth it.    … Expand
  95. Frayta
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    Horizon: Zero Dawn is first and foremost a narrative title. It's open world is a canvas to paint its various characters and story arcs held within. While there are collectibles and a few side tasks they should not be at the forefront of your concern when considering this game.

    Aloy is a great example of exactly how to make a female lead right. Her sex is not the forefront of her    Horizon: Zero Dawn is first and foremost a narrative title. It's open world is a canvas to paint its various characters and story arcs held within. While there are collectibles and a few side tasks they should not be at the forefront of your concern when considering this game.

    Aloy is a great example of exactly how to make a female lead right. Her sex is not the forefront of her character, but a small influence behind her culture, and upbringing. Simply put, she is a strong, mostly self assured woman who can stand on her own and doesn't feel the need to scream about it.

    I immensely enjoyed this titles story, and most of its game play elements. How combat works remains quite constant throughout the game, and the new tools of how you approach it are acquired early on. What presents challenges are the increasingly more complex and dangerous machines you will combat, with a total of 25 units in the game, (Though a few are nearly identical save a cosmetic or elemental difference.) Combat difficulty will depend on your skill and gear. While I don't think it's impossible to take out some of the most difficult enemies without certain ammo types- it will feel like a brick wall without them. That only adheres to how long your battles would take, staying alive is a matter of skill, timing and preparation.

    As stated before the story is the star, and this goes the same for side quests and errands. Mechanically, they all encompass much of the same elements. Aloy is asked for help, Aloy uses her special tool to guide her to the solution, Aloy combats an enemy force and then reaches its conclusion after a chain of these events. The stories behind these side quests are a redeeming factor, but gameplay wise I feel it could have done with more variety.

    The dependency on her tool in these and main quests is my main issue with this game. While the narrative of it allowing her to interact with the world in ways others around her cannot is understandable, there are certain points where this simply wasn't needed. Tracking an NPC *Always* involves using this device, and that's where it feels the most tedious.

    In my play through I experienced only 1 crash after a fast travel and barely a handful of graphical glitches that the game fixed after a few moments for me to look and laugh at it. For how impressive a beast of this is even on a regular PS4, it runs very very well.

    Overall I will say that this game is worthy of its console exclusivity status and is sure to be a proud poster child for this generation of Playstation.    … Expand
  96. FR5DDY
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    Por lo que he jugado, puedo decir que tiene un buen sistema de combate, una buena historia, y un mundo interesante. Son las cosas principales que hacen a un mundo abierto un buen mundo abierto. Además es bonito, con un modo foto impresionante. Aloy es un gran personaje, que simplemente con una hora muestra mayor evolución que muchos otros. Tampoco es que sea un 10. Personalmente no hePor lo que he jugado, puedo decir que tiene un buen sistema de combate, una buena historia, y un mundo interesante. Son las cosas principales que hacen a un mundo abierto un buen mundo abierto. Además es bonito, con un modo foto impresionante. Aloy es un gran personaje, que simplemente con una hora muestra mayor evolución que muchos otros. Tampoco es que sea un 10. Personalmente no he tenido caídas de fps en mi versión de PS4, aunque a veces un pelín de popping. Si pudiera, le pondría un 8.5. Pero no puedo. Así que...bueno, lo de arriba.… Expand
  97. Gurrdin
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    A beautifully designed game and an early Game of the Year contender. The Decima engine shows that it's capable of being one of the best video game engines in the world. Horizon Zero Dawn is easily the best game I have ever seen. It's helped by great art direction, but the engine brings that art to life in a breathtaking world, and coupled with a wonderful combat system, Horizon is aA beautifully designed game and an early Game of the Year contender. The Decima engine shows that it's capable of being one of the best video game engines in the world. Horizon Zero Dawn is easily the best game I have ever seen. It's helped by great art direction, but the engine brings that art to life in a breathtaking world, and coupled with a wonderful combat system, Horizon is a keeper.

    The gameplay is largely based around using your bow and various types of arrows against a variety of machines, and that all works very well. There's a helpful mechanic which slows down time, which you will probably need to hit the weak points on some of the faster kinds of enemies in the game. I found myself using each kind of arrow depending on the situation, which reflects good design. I also found myself going about each kind of fight differently. I found that some enemies were easier to take on using explosive traps, while others were better fought using raw firepower. Like the variety in ammo, that reflects good enemy design.

    I will give criticism to some of the human enemies. They're just not quite as interesting to fight as the machines. It makes sense to fight them within the context of the story, but it's not Horizon's strongest point in the gameplay department. They're easily taken out with headshots, and they're not as fun as the monsters that prowl the rest of the world.

    I really enjoy post-apocalypse stories where you don't really know what happened, and you uncover the mystery as the story goes on. Horizon does exactly that. The only thing you really know at the start is that humanity has been reduced back to a tribal state, and there are machines out there that will attack any humans on sight. You slowly piece together the heroine's story and how she ties into what's going on with the rest of the world. The story is fun and interesting, and you get to meet colorful characters along the way. I found most of the characters entertaining, and they really felt like they were just trying to get by in a world that was actively trying to kill them.

    With the gameplay and story both being fun and enjoyable, the only thing left is the world design. There are three unique environments, and all of them are beautifully crafted. Snowy areas filled with hills and mountains, deserts with mesas and canyons, and lush jungle where many invisible predators wait. Each one is fun to explore and littered with secrets that detail the world before machines took over.

    Overall, this has been one of my favorite games. Everything comes together to make a fun experience. After getting the platinum trophy, my save file clocked in at just under 40 hours. It doesn't last too long, but it lasts long enough to feel satisfying. You won't have a nightmarishly long game to go through, but you won't just have a bite-sized snack of a game either. I personally recommend this to any PS4 owner. It's a truly wonderful and beautiful video game.    … Expand
  98. julepe
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    One of the best games Sony has ever made, There are so many things to do and the variants this game has are completely unique. Gorgeus graphics, fun gameplay, amazing combat.
  99. SecretAsset
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    I thought this game was similar in design to Tomb Raider and Far Cry. This is a game I am enjoying immensely.

    + Visuals
    + Storyline
    + Open world (including side quests)

    - Looting and crafting are somewhat limited. We've seen this before and it didn't bring anything new.
  100. SiltyDoubloon
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    To all the PC gamers getting butthurt, jealous and giving this game a 0 or 1, stop being salty and stop **** This game is a masterpiece. Get a PS4 or shut up !!! Hahahaha xD
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 115 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 115
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  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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