Horizon Zero Dawn

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8.4

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  1. Robobob
    Dec 28, 2018
    8
    Finally a new IP that stands out with somethings familiar yet somethings original and fresh. The setting is a far future apocalyptic Earth where feral machines roam the planet like wild animals and mankind survives in small primitive tribes warring against each other. The story is amazing with some cool and interesting twists. The combat, however, is the big selling point. It is deepFinally a new IP that stands out with somethings familiar yet somethings original and fresh. The setting is a far future apocalyptic Earth where feral machines roam the planet like wild animals and mankind survives in small primitive tribes warring against each other. The story is amazing with some cool and interesting twists. The combat, however, is the big selling point. It is deep and surprisingly difficult even at average difficulty. If you go into nearly any fight without doing your research you will lose a ton of resources, health and maybe the fight. There are dozens of unique robot enemies, each with their strengths, weaknesses and weak points. Dozens of hours into the game and I was still finding new enemies to fight. The open world is huge with biomes ranging from ruined overgrown cities, to desert, snowy mountains and jungles.
    One issue I had is that stealth is a lot harder than other similar games like Assassin's Creed or Shadows of Mordor. Enemies spot you very easily, even with stealthier gear equipped and when they do spot you they (mostly human enemies) alert the entire camp instantly. Some camps are designed where stealth is all but impossible, or at least very time consuming. Some stealth abilities like Death from Above or the Ledge Grab I've never used because their were no good situations to use them.
    Loot is randomized and always crafting supplies and upgrades. Every type of weapon or armor must be bought from vendors and every vendor has the exact same inventory. Would have been nice for some variety.
    The voice acting of a handful of the main characters is great but some side characters, especially in the beginning of the game, is hysterically bad. I'm looking at you young Nora warriors.
    The combat is the biggest selling point of the game. It is probably the hardest of recent games I've played on the PS4. It's both a plus and a minus. I love the difficulty which usually consists of targeting small weak points hidden on a machine. Certain ammo types will remove that component or destroy it causing massive damage. The problem I have is that, being a native PC gamer, I'm not great at targeting fine points with the controller stick. That's my problem, not the games. I don't want to lower the difficulty because I like the challenge but I wish I had additional settings options to help me. Like lowering aiming sensitivity on the right stick. If you lower sensitivity it lowers your look sensitivity in and out of combat making everything painfully slow. Or maybe a setting to increase my bullet time slow down or even lower the speed at which time is slowed. These enemies are brutal and you'll find quickly in the game that even standard enemies can seem like boss fights especially when fought in numbers. All enemies have perfect aim that never miss and must be dodged. There are no blocks in the game. All machines have melee charge attacks that require near perfect timing to dodge. All fights are challenging yet very rewarding. Even after I finished the main story I went back to punish myself for more.    … Expand
  2. Infoabend
    Dec 25, 2018
    8
    Horizon Zero Dawn presents us with a beautiful world full of unforgettable challenges.
  3. BFM
    Dec 25, 2018
    4
    I've made a mistake. I've played this game after God of War, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Spider Man.
    This game is just ugly. No - not the okay landscapes, that look like what you expect in a PS4 game, if you view them fro ma distance.
    But the horrible animations, the disgustingly horrific character design (especially children, but also all the costumes), the laughable sound design, the    I've made a mistake. I've played this game after God of War, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Spider Man.
    This game is just ugly. No - not the okay landscapes, that look like what you expect in a PS4 game, if you view them fro ma distance.
    But the horrible animations, the disgustingly horrific character design (especially children, but also all the costumes), the laughable sound design, the clumsy UI and interface, the embarrassing voice acting performances, the cringy and untalented writing ...

    Nothing in this game is good. You can probably pick any Far Cry game and find higher quality in all those departments.

    This is one hell of an overrated video game, and even though I got it for less than 20 bucks, It highly regret this purchase.    … Expand
  4. moothemagiccow
    Dec 22, 2018
    5
    The game is about hunting. If you like hunting, you might like the game.
    It did not help that the game started with a five or ten minute movie about Agraga and Shanana and the Outsiders and the Banished Ones and the All-Mother and THIS IS FORBIDDEN geez guys, can it.
    I thought the game didn't respect your time, because after that came a segment where you're a little kid and it gives    The game is about hunting. If you like hunting, you might like the game.
    It did not help that the game started with a five or ten minute movie about Agraga and Shanana and the Outsiders and the Banished Ones and the All-Mother and THIS IS FORBIDDEN geez guys, can it.

    I thought the game didn't respect your time, because after that came a segment where you're a little kid and it gives you a stupid tutorial that says stuff like "push forward to walk," but it turns out the game is actually just boring. You run around on a map (no mini-map, hope you like pressing the map button) hiding from monsters, picking plants, 'crafting' arrows and walking from point A to point B.

    Got to hand it to the weird controls where you have to push in the stick to run and hold down a button for like 2 seconds to pick up items. The robot monsters are trying to kill you, but fortunately there is tall grass you can duck behind everywhere, and nobody ever thought to give the robots infrared, radar, or a lawnmower function.

    Whenever you finish a quest, you are rewarded with some spoken dialogue about Agraga and the Boonana people and once again, something being forbidden. And XP! Where would PS4 games be without XP?! Somehow Zelda managed just fine without it.

    The rocks and grass look very realistic. This does not make the game good. TEN OUTTA TEN MY FRIENDS    … Expand
  5. Vzhik
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    Отличная игра, красивейший мир, в меру сложная боёвка. То что надо.
  6. Sirwootalot
    Dec 7, 2018
    8
    I'm about 30 hours in, and loving it so far; it's not quite a masterpiece due to several flaws and inconsistencies, but it's absolutely one of the best PS4 games. Its high notes are soaring and epic enough to drown out its brown notes.

    + Extremely good writing (in main story and background collectibles) - it feels like an Ursula K. LeGuin novel come to life. Major props for the depths    I'm about 30 hours in, and loving it so far; it's not quite a masterpiece due to several flaws and inconsistencies, but it's absolutely one of the best PS4 games. Its high notes are soaring and epic enough to drown out its brown notes.

    + Extremely good writing (in main story and background collectibles) - it feels like an Ursula K. LeGuin novel come to life. Major props for the depths the writers went to to flesh out the different tribes and their belief systems; the world truly feels inhabited due to it.
    + impeccable worldbuilding and art direction
    + Beautiful, realistic mocap animations on main characters
    + Tense, engaging stealth combat; especially against small machines and humans
    + Breathtaking, tense side quests; especially cauldrons and bandit camps

    - Extremely horrible writing (in side quests and errands)
    - Occasional "follow" sequences are enragingly linear and bad - invisible walls galore
    - Voice acting ranges from "emmy-worthy" good to "random bored hipster we pulled off the street an hour ago" terrible, with much more of the latter than the former
    - Doughy, derpy-faced background NPCs and human enemies; who all look mostly the same and have ME:Andromeda-level awful facial animations
    - Spastic, unresponsive melee combat; especially against large machines and humans
    - Monotonous, boring aboveground side quests; especially errands and hunting grounds

    Overall, the game is worth it ten times over for the main story and for the world exploration - just ignore the hunting quests, and any quests given by characters who look like a starbucks barista. Stealth combat is incredibly fun and deep, but the second you're spotted and chased by anything, it becomes a frustrating, unresponsive mess where you're jumping and rolling around like a marionette to try and get back into cover.

    I'm only being harsh because the good parts of the game are THAT good - this easily could have been a 10/10, but it seems clear that the main half of the game was made and polished to perfection while the back end (especially the often horrendously bad voice acting) was being cranked out with little oversight.

    Especially considering that the complete edition can usually be found for $20 or less, this is still a damn good game.    … Expand
  7. Lanak
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    Хоть мне и не очень нравятся игры в подобном жанре, но Horizon смогла затянуть меня на несколько десятков часов.
    -1 балл за медленный сюжет.
    Итог: 9/10.
  8. foxley_sk
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    I did have quite high expectations for this game, trailers and E3 looked awesome. I was afraid its over promised, but damn it blew my mind :) Finally a fresh breeze of gameplay and story! It has robo-dinosaurs! And they dont suck! They got them just right, with fun targeting system and quite challenging combat. World looks amazing, storytelling is great, it all comes together in one hellI did have quite high expectations for this game, trailers and E3 looked awesome. I was afraid its over promised, but damn it blew my mind :) Finally a fresh breeze of gameplay and story! It has robo-dinosaurs! And they dont suck! They got them just right, with fun targeting system and quite challenging combat. World looks amazing, storytelling is great, it all comes together in one hell of a sci-fi story :)… Expand
  9. 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.
  10. VikingViktor
    Dec 1, 2018
    9
    Eu achei o jogo muito bom e desafiador com gráficos lindos e uma jogabilidade muito boa, porém achei que os outros personagens não tem muita personalidade e achei as conversas deles com a Aloy meio genéricas mas tirando isso o jogo é sensacional
  11. Garus24
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Excelente juego, tiene todo, gráficos, historia, peleas, dificultad, mundo abierto, opciones de juego , tu decides qué camino y en qué orden hacer las cosas... me encanta
  12. DBM2018
    Nov 25, 2018
    5
    Really overrated. I gave it a fair shot and it started out OK. But after about 20 hours I couldn't go on any further. It just got so boring and the story combined with game design never hooked me. It gets points for having a very interesting concept, compelling world, pretty graphics, appealing aesthetic, cool monster design, but that's about it. Crafting is a chore and feels tacked on.Really overrated. I gave it a fair shot and it started out OK. But after about 20 hours I couldn't go on any further. It just got so boring and the story combined with game design never hooked me. It gets points for having a very interesting concept, compelling world, pretty graphics, appealing aesthetic, cool monster design, but that's about it. Crafting is a chore and feels tacked on. Combat is repetitive, uninspired, dull. Controls are sometimes unresponsive. The game fails to fully immerse you into its world. I feel like the concept of the game was wasted. The voice acting and facial animations are mediocre. The script is amateur and doesn't vibe with the story at all. Side content is so boring and basic. The Frozen Wilds expansion is more of the same, but hey it looks nice. There's a lot of dissonance going on between the story, the dialogue, and the open world gameplay. I'm glad I got this cheap. It's not terrible, just disappointing and leaves a lot to be desired.… Expand
  13. pippolo66
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    If you are asking yourself why to but a PS4, Horizon Zero Dawn is the answer. You need to play it. It's the only choice you have if you like gaming.
  14. Pirante
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Picked this up on sale for a miserly $10 and can say at that price it is beyond worth it. Even at full price there is clearly enough content, and enough quality, to make this game worth both your time and money. We'll start with the goods things:

    - The story is interesting, This weird dynamic of a post-apocalyptic world, mechanised animals, and dynamic relationships between tribes    Picked this up on sale for a miserly $10 and can say at that price it is beyond worth it. Even at full price there is clearly enough content, and enough quality, to make this game worth both your time and money. We'll start with the goods things:

    - The story is interesting, This weird dynamic of a post-apocalyptic world, mechanised animals, and dynamic relationships between tribes sucked me in. Whilst its true that the story's progress is somewhat predictable it was, for me, unique and kept me engaged.
    - Gameworld - this is vast and wonderfully realised. Graphically it is very good, in terms of how interesting it is I would say on the whole it is very interesting with a lot of things to find and discover. There are no go area's and dreaded 'you are leaving the playing arena, you will reset' elements but overall I found it to be very good.
    - AI. It is very good. The AI is responsive, seems to learn and seems ready for your plans of attack. I am not a sophisticated player by any means and am quite happy to hack and slash my way to glory. This is simply not possible here - you have to plan, you have to develop strategy, and you often have to use your entire arsenal or weapons. This is quite unique as, with most open world games I play, I will have a favorite weapon and stick with it. You are not afforded that luxury here and this keeps the game fresh.
    - Controls. On the whole I found these very intuitive, very responsive, and this makes for an enjoyable experience. There is nothing worse than poorly conceived controls as this basically impacts on everything in game - thankfully this game does not suffer from such issues.
    - Characters. I thought these were well conceived and provided enough interest to make the game, and story, engaging. Overall a definite plus. I really live the protagonist too, good strong character who I certainly felt an affinity towards.

    Some negatives:

    - The side quests. These can be very repetitive and sometimes very time consuming. A number of them do have interesting stories attached which helps alleviate the feeling of 'been there, done that' but the overall nature of then, often 'fetch this' or 'speak to that guy' makes them tedious after a while. The hunting lodge side quests were, though, an excellent addition, and a great way to teach/re-enforce some of the more complex battle mechanics and tactics.
    - Climbing. It may be that a few of the more recent games I have played and enjoyed, Assassin's Creed Origins and Zelda: BOTW, have superb climbing mechanics in them which makes Horizon's look all the worse. But there are numerous points were a relatively short jump to a higher platform should be easily made but isn't because the programming simply doesn't allow for it. This is not game breaking but it is something that I do not think should be present in AAA games. To have a jump up to a different platform, in which your head is touching the platform, but be unable to make it is really poor - especially as in other points in the game your character scales mountain with veritable ease (but only because they have 'climbing points' on them).
    - There is a lot of looting and crafting. This is just a personal gripe but I do not like excessive collecting and crafting, I do not like spending tons of time in the in-game menu's managing my itinerary because I do not have enough space for something I found, I know it adds to the realism somewhat but this is a game about post-apocalyptic earth in which robot animals reign supreme, I do not think foregoing inventory limits would've had much of a negative impact on proceedings, This is a minor gripe, but a personal pet peeve.

    Overall - I would recommend this game to others. It's a lot of fun, it is very intuitive, the story and setting is unique and compelling, and, whilst the missions/main quest do not offer anything different from other open world titles, the open world itself does provide a unique twist and one which well keep you interested.    … Expand
  15. mynameisjonas
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    I'm genuinely sorry for giving this game a low review when it came out, for I was just a mad little zelda-loving ****. I thought this game looked similar to BOTW, and because this came out like a week before that did, I freaked out and gave it a 0. Being objective, both games do really different things, and both do them exceedingly well.

    But a bit more on this game, it tells a very    I'm genuinely sorry for giving this game a low review when it came out, for I was just a mad little zelda-loving ****. I thought this game looked similar to BOTW, and because this came out like a week before that did, I freaked out and gave it a 0. Being objective, both games do really different things, and both do them exceedingly well.

    But a bit more on this game, it tells a very compelling story, has awesome combat, and it looks **** amazing 99% of the time. The face and body animations in conversation are pretty stilted and lifeless, and they come off a little creepy. It's just really noticeable in comparison to everything else, which just looks amazing. Things can get a little repetitive and grindy, but the story is defintiely worth playing through. I'd give this game an 8.2/10 overall, but I'll be nice and give it a 10 for being a little **** review bomber.    … Expand
  16. Daniphoenix
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    It is simple, for me, the best exclusive videogame for PS4 and one of the mos valuable videogames of the generation.
  17. mikeycannon
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    What can I say ! When I saw the Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 bundle on the shelf at the store I was like "Pfffffff... a robotic dinosaur game... haha... stoopid hooman devs"

    But God Bless the moment I was encouraged to buy this game, I had never experienced anything like this before. All I can say is Thank You G.Games for a wonderful experience !!
  18. angel_kat07
    Nov 18, 2018
    5
    Horizon Zero Dawn has a strong start to the game, but that's about it. It becomes tedious and repetitive. Story is predictable and honestly, a little boring. Not enough to keep me playing through the game. The machines on the other hand are quite cool and the graphics are top notch.
  19. GreatestHits
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    Across a vast and beautiful open world, Horizon Zero Dawn juggles many moving parts with polish and finesse. Its main activity - combat - is extremely satisfying thanks to the varied design and behaviors of machine-creatures that roam its lands, each of which needs to be taken down with careful consideration. Though side questing could have been more imaginative, its missions areAcross a vast and beautiful open world, Horizon Zero Dawn juggles many moving parts with polish and finesse. Its main activity - combat - is extremely satisfying thanks to the varied design and behaviors of machine-creatures that roam its lands, each of which needs to be taken down with careful consideration. Though side questing could have been more imaginative, its missions are compelling thanks to a central mystery that led me down a deep rabbit hole to a genuinely surprising - and moving - conclusion.… Expand
  20. Robdeblob
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Great PS4 exclusive. One of the best games I have ever played. Tight controls, looks gorgeous, love the robot dinosaurs and the AI. The only thing I find lacking in this game are the side quests although that might be because I have recently played the Witcher 3 and the side quests in that game were phenomenal. The story for this game is good but not amazing, the awesome gameplay makes upGreat PS4 exclusive. One of the best games I have ever played. Tight controls, looks gorgeous, love the robot dinosaurs and the AI. The only thing I find lacking in this game are the side quests although that might be because I have recently played the Witcher 3 and the side quests in that game were phenomenal. The story for this game is good but not amazing, the awesome gameplay makes up for that though. I think that the lighting effects in this game are stunning, I get a lot of Avatar vibes when roaming around in the open world. If you own a ps4 and haven't played this game yet do yourself a favour and buy it. You could probably get this on sale.… Expand
  21. 36thDisciple
    Nov 16, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bowww? Awww. Six year old Aloy is so cute! Still, I would've preferred another Killzone. I like the premise of Horizon Zero Dawn, namely the post-apocalyptic setting and robotic beasts, but I feel the execution is, well, meh - to put it bluntly. I was bored by this game and very early on. Based on the number of positive reviews, it's evident that plenty of gamers have found value in this title. But, I can't enjoy a game where the majority of time is spent either conversating or harvesting - both being necessities. The story unfolds across hours of tiresome dialogue, which means that conversations can't really be skipped. Harvesting, on the other hand, is unavoidable. You will need to harvest continuously in order to heal and forge ammo, among other things. It is for these reasons that I couldn't complete the campaign.

    A lot has already been said of the positive attributes of this game. However, I feel prospective players need also be made aware of the negative attributes - aside from the aforementioned necessities - which may or may not have gotten sufficient coverage.

    - Before playing, I read that this game has an underlying feminist agenda. While I personally wouldn't go to that extreme, I can see how some would describe it as such. That's because the only 'real' men are the bad or semi-bad guys. The good guys consist almost entirely of watered down versions of 'real' men, if not the polar opposite. Aloy's dad being one of the few exceptions, despite the fact that he's an outcast and hence considered a bad guy by the local [matriarchal] community.

    - There is an unrealistic overabundance of random critters sprinkled all over the place. You can't take two steps without bumping into a boar, tripping on a turkey, rubbing against a rabbit, falling across a fox or running over a racoon. They might as well be holding signs saying "Harvest me! C'man! I'm here! Do it now!".

    - There is an unrealistic underabundance of NPC models. This might not seem obvious right away, but you'll soon notice things such as the fact that Cren is just Teb with a beard and some lip injections. Or, that Mother's Heart village appears to contain an unusual number of identical siblings. Most other open world games also feature duplicates and doppelgangers, but they seem to be more noticeable here - for whatever reason.

    - For an open world game, the map is relatively small - even by pre-Assassin's Creed Origins standards. NPCs often speak of locations or events as though they exist or occured many miles away, when in reality they're only a couple hundred yards down the road. I do, however, appreciate that it's actually open world and not deceptively such, as in the Tomb Raider reboot series (of which this game reminds me A LOT).

    - Machines do not venture outside of their specified boundaries. And, because the map is so small, these boundaries can be unrealistically tight. This is most obvious with the largest of machines, which really just move around in circles or back and forth.

    - Mounts. They suck. The mechanics are so clunky, I'd rather run.

    - Weapons. They mostly suck. I found the Tripcaster to be the most fun and useful bow, except when machines sometimes charge through its trip cables and nothing happens. The Hunter bow does little damage unless you're eyeshotting raptor-like machines called Watchers, and its use is unsatisfying. The Sharpshot bow, which deals more damage, is an utter chore to use due to its low firing rate.

    - Gameplay graphics. They're good, but are they earth shatteringly so? No. Cutscene and dialogue sequences feature graphics similar to what you'd expect from the Mass Effect series, no doubt. However, the gameplay graphics are like those of any other modern, decent title. I wouldn't normally list this as a negative, although considering the hype I expected better.

    All in all, Horizon Zero Dawn feels like a demo, an unfinished or glorified indie product. Guerilla Games, you've had your fun. May we now get our beloved Killzone back? Please.    … Expand
  22. Zura69
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This game was the reason I bought ps4. And it was my best decision ever - game is just perfect. Also can't understand ones who write that story is poor, looks like they just didn't read all the staff around, the story is the best thing in this game. It is the only game where I really looked for tapes and records with additional story content just because it is really interesting, eventThis game was the reason I bought ps4. And it was my best decision ever - game is just perfect. Also can't understand ones who write that story is poor, looks like they just didn't read all the staff around, the story is the best thing in this game. It is the only game where I really looked for tapes and records with additional story content just because it is really interesting, event Mass Effect wasn't so exciting.… Expand
  23. amsterdream
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    This game is Ubi-Soft style garbage. Terrible side quest, femi-nazi characters, boring gameplay.
  24. Shadow1995
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This game really surprised me in a good way, when I first saw the trailer for this game, I thought it looked beautiful, but I thought it was a ridiculous, the idea tribal humans fighting robotic dinosaurs, but that was my ignorance I judged it too harshly before I played it, it's a lot more than that. A close friend of mine recommended this game to me, and so I gave it a go and was almostThis game really surprised me in a good way, when I first saw the trailer for this game, I thought it looked beautiful, but I thought it was a ridiculous, the idea tribal humans fighting robotic dinosaurs, but that was my ignorance I judged it too harshly before I played it, it's a lot more than that. A close friend of mine recommended this game to me, and so I gave it a go and was almost hooked instantly, I loved the protagonist, I loved her story although predictable, I worked out what she was before it was revealed, but that didn't affect what I thought about the game, I loved the gameplay, I loved all the different fictional tribes created which somewhat felt life like, as a lover of history I could see where they got many of their inspirations from for each tribe, such as the Carja being very Aztec influenced I loved that, and the Nora Viking/Native American like, I haven't played the DLC yet and I hope too when I have time. I hope they make a sequel, I would get it in a heartbeat.… Expand
  25. olimpN7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Из за этой игры я и купил ПС4! Хороший сюжет и музыка, отличная графика, интересный и необычный геймплей, а вот побочный квесты могли бы быть и поразнообразнее.
  26. Langfinger
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Best game I have played in the last couple of years. Cant' think of any negative aspect. Hope there will be a sequel or maybe a prequel.
  27. raulacho
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    This is a beautiful game, the story is just amazing, and gameplay is very addictive and fun, is just a great game for the ps4.
  28. Ajbras
    Nov 12, 2018
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a fantastic game in every regard. When I started playing the game I was drawn in by the story and fresh setting. I have never played a game with a post-apocalyptic setting that is set so far in the future. The setting pulled me through the first 5 hours of the game as I found the combat cumbersome and frustrating. Once I got used to the mechanics - combat is whatHorizon Zero Dawn is a fantastic game in every regard. When I started playing the game I was drawn in by the story and fresh setting. I have never played a game with a post-apocalyptic setting that is set so far in the future. The setting pulled me through the first 5 hours of the game as I found the combat cumbersome and frustrating. Once I got used to the mechanics - combat is what pulled me through the rest of the game. I enjoyed setting up traps and being strategic whenever approaching enemies. Knowing that if I didn't execute there was a chance of alerting a ton of machines always kept things interesting. The graphics are fantastic - character models and the world look amazing - this forced my hand to play with the photo mode from time to time. The only negative I found was a little bloating of the story toward the end. Outside of that - this game is an awesome experience and worth a play through for anyone that owns a PS4… Expand
  29. superpyro296
    Nov 11, 2018
    9
    Horizon zero dawn is one of the best games I played. I would easily give a score of 9,5/10. First, the graphics are wonderful, especially on the PS4 pro. It's the best looking game I ever saw...Also, the world is huge in Horizon and I found the majority of quests (even side quests) are relevant and fun. I didn't find the game too repetitive like other people. The reason why it is notHorizon zero dawn is one of the best games I played. I would easily give a score of 9,5/10. First, the graphics are wonderful, especially on the PS4 pro. It's the best looking game I ever saw...Also, the world is huge in Horizon and I found the majority of quests (even side quests) are relevant and fun. I didn't find the game too repetitive like other people. The reason why it is not repetitive is because there are plenty of ways you can approach a combat (there are so many weapons, strategies and categories of machines). In fact, I think the player will establish if the gaming experience will be repetitive or not. I even found that getting the collectibles (metal flowers, banuk artefacts, etc...) was fun as it allowed me to explore more the Horizon world. However, the game is not perfect as the story was not so engaging and maybe, they should give more information regarding the different weapons we can use (the tutorials don't really show you how to play).

    Honestly, I'm not done yet with the game but I'm now level 47 and finished more than 83% of the game. I played more than 70 hours (I have a more leisure and completionist playstyle)    … Expand
  30. Sillence
    Nov 10, 2018
    7
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a game with a really cool concept, and a beautiful world with gameplay to match. Where it falls short is the repetition. After a while, every task feels the same as one you've done many times before. While there are a good variety of items and combat techniques, they feel convoluted and unrewarding. The enemies, likewise are varied to an extent, but alsoHorizon Zero Dawn is a game with a really cool concept, and a beautiful world with gameplay to match. Where it falls short is the repetition. After a while, every task feels the same as one you've done many times before. While there are a good variety of items and combat techniques, they feel convoluted and unrewarding. The enemies, likewise are varied to an extent, but also disappointingly familiar. Ultimately it's a pretty decent game, but I feel it is more suited to a casual gamer of which I am not.

    If you like Far Cry, this is basically a better Far Cry game imo, but I don't personally enjoy Far Cry myself.    … Expand
  31. Moony545
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    Самая красивая игра! Отличное приключение с шикарным сюжетом. Игра не имеющая аналогов в мире.
  32. Berik
    Nov 6, 2018
    8
    The most beautiful game i've played thus far (2018) with excellent gameplay which kept me hooked for a very long time. The plot of the game is Sci-fi shakespeare, and the creatures in the world are well designed with their separate strengths and weaknesses.

    However, some strong flaws in it as well! In the first act characters are build up. Your father, your kinda BFF friend and the guy    The most beautiful game i've played thus far (2018) with excellent gameplay which kept me hooked for a very long time. The plot of the game is Sci-fi shakespeare, and the creatures in the world are well designed with their separate strengths and weaknesses.

    However, some strong flaws in it as well! In the first act characters are build up. Your father, your kinda BFF friend and the guy that hates you. These were looking to integral to the story during the entire game. Yeah no... they are murdered in one of the lamest ways i've seen ever. And after that your character never really meets another character that has the same emotional relationship as with those from act 1. That was profoundly insulting to watch.

    Also the game has some of the flaws open world games have had for years now. Uninteresting collectibles scattered about, fetch quests that don't go further than some fast travelling, and the annoying moment when a guest giver asks you to go across half the map and then return, rince and repeat. That aint fun. Also towns feel completely lifeless as NPC's have no interaction with you, nor have a dynamic of actions. If they were removed, it wouldn't make any difference tothe experience of walking in a town in this game.

    All together this game is excellent though, it earns a 8/10.    … Expand
  33. ultrafx
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    It's was on of the best game i ever played. At first, I treat this game fairly neutral, good and strong, but nothing more. In addition, the open world and all that, and I am generally skeptical about this. But in the end, I was so involved in the game, which I didn’t expect at all, the developers created such an interesting and deep universe, lor, world, plot and perceptive, the developersIt's was on of the best game i ever played. At first, I treat this game fairly neutral, good and strong, but nothing more. In addition, the open world and all that, and I am generally skeptical about this. But in the end, I was so involved in the game, which I didn’t expect at all, the developers created such an interesting and deep universe, lor, world, plot and perceptive, the developers created such a pleasant, even, seamless world, that you are just dragging in the depths and you do not even think to resist. The world that developers have created can easily interlace with any other serious game world, such as the MGS. I do not even want to describe some superficial elements, such as gameplay mechanics, beautiful graphics, etc. It's all ok! Thank you, Guerrilla Games!… Expand
  34. B0rn2_w1n
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    One of the best games in the ps4 catalog. I was quite surprised with the game as I was pretty sceptic before playing it and I didn't expect a masterpiece.

    Pros: Graphics Combat System Difficulty (I played in hard) Exploration The atmosphere and the world are amazing Cons: Crafting could be more refined The story has a very good start, then it gets too predictable and generic,    One of the best games in the ps4 catalog. I was quite surprised with the game as I was pretty sceptic before playing it and I didn't expect a masterpiece.

    Pros:
    Graphics
    Combat System
    Difficulty (I played in hard)
    Exploration
    The atmosphere and the world are amazing

    Cons:
    Crafting could be more refined
    The story has a very good start, then it gets too predictable and generic, but it's still ok
    Secondary missions are not very engaging    … Expand
  35. kstate878
    Nov 3, 2018
    1
    Man this game bored me to tears. If I have to play another fallen progenitor civilization game I'm going to claw my eyes out. It's Mary Sue meets robodinos. Boring superior character who goes from social outcast to superhuman savior of the tribe in mission 1. Antagonists are simplistic comic book levels of evil, there are high school bully clichés, etc. That one kid might as well be namedMan this game bored me to tears. If I have to play another fallen progenitor civilization game I'm going to claw my eyes out. It's Mary Sue meets robodinos. Boring superior character who goes from social outcast to superhuman savior of the tribe in mission 1. Antagonists are simplistic comic book levels of evil, there are high school bully clichés, etc. That one kid might as well be named Brad. Main character spends whole life in isolation yet is a smarmy comeback machine, extremely off-putting personality. Environments change from ice to desert in less than the number of steps it takes me to get to the corner shop for toothpaste. Every character is stock. I am a big value for money guy, so I rarely don't finish games, but this one lost me in hour 10, I think it'll be the only one to do so in many years. 1/10 give me my money back.… Expand
  36. diagonalcorgi
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a flavorful experience which deserves universal praise. From its unique world-building to all the mechanics, it delivers a truly epic experience that has never been seen in any other game that I have played. The soundtrack and audio queues help to immerse the player so that they become in the "Zone", while also being helpful for notifying the player when something isHorizon Zero Dawn is a flavorful experience which deserves universal praise. From its unique world-building to all the mechanics, it delivers a truly epic experience that has never been seen in any other game that I have played. The soundtrack and audio queues help to immerse the player so that they become in the "Zone", while also being helpful for notifying the player when something is about to occur.

    The crafting system, although not original does have its unique twists, rewarding players for collecting groups of collectibles for a hefty prize. At no stage in the story have I felt short of cash (except for maybe the first couple of hours) and progression is rewarded by the player learning how to take down machines instead of the traditional hack'n'slash approach. I would often find myself struggling to take down certain large machines and then, later on, come back and easily handle them, proving to myself that I have become better at the game, rather than allowing certain weapons to over-power the machines instead.

    I have had an absolute blast with this game and only one issue that I'd have with the game is the facial animations being goofy and at times distracting. Other than that, the core gameplay is excellent.    … Expand
  37. homelesswaffle
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    I have to be honest. When I first saw the trailers for this one I had zero interest. But then the game released and I started reading more about it. So I picked it up and played it for about 3 or 4 hours and I couldn't get into it. Then I broke my foot and was on medical leave from my job for 8 weeks and decided to give it another go. And once I did I just couldn't stop. The story wasI have to be honest. When I first saw the trailers for this one I had zero interest. But then the game released and I started reading more about it. So I picked it up and played it for about 3 or 4 hours and I couldn't get into it. Then I broke my foot and was on medical leave from my job for 8 weeks and decided to give it another go. And once I did I just couldn't stop. The story was fascinating. The world was captivating. And the main character is one for the ages. Kudos to Guerrilla Games for creating this amazing experience. Yes there are flaws but the story and setting more than make up for them. It was the first game I played on the PS4 that actually made me believe I was playing on a new gen console. The story blew me away. I can't wait to see what this amazing team comes up with next… Expand
  38. Henriquez94
    Oct 26, 2018
    8
    8.5 Esa es la calificacion que le doy a este titulo exclusivo de Sony.
    Lo resumo brevemente.
    Graficamente muy bueno, tiene hermosos paisajes, y muy buen trabajo por parte de Guerrilla al hacer algo tan espectacular para la PS4. Una banda sonora muy buena, es algo que sobresale su apartado sonoro, muy buen soundtrack. El gameplay es muy bueno, muy dedicado, el uso de arco es    8.5 Esa es la calificacion que le doy a este titulo exclusivo de Sony.
    Lo resumo brevemente.
    Graficamente muy bueno, tiene hermosos paisajes, y muy buen trabajo por parte de Guerrilla al hacer algo tan espectacular para la PS4.
    Una banda sonora muy buena, es algo que sobresale su apartado sonoro, muy buen soundtrack.
    El gameplay es muy bueno, muy dedicado, el uso de arco es espectacular, pero el combate cuerpo a cuerpo es muy simple, de hecho no hay combos, es un solo combo, pero creo que es un juego para pasarselo con el arco de inicio a fin, el crafteo de las cosas esta muy desbalanceado, en mi opinion.
    No innova en ningun aspecto hablando de su gameplay, ya que son mecanicas que ya hemos visto en videojuegos anteriores, no innova pero las mecanicas que emplea son muy buenas, muy bien aplicadas.
    Hay un detalle que me gustaria resaltar, y esque en una mision secundaria rescatas a un personaje de morir por suicidio con veneno y es tan espectacular el detalle y es que si merodeas por el jardin en donde se desarrolla la escena, puedes ver el frasco con el veneno, y Alloy (El personaje que tu manejas) hace un comentario en referencia a eso, y bota el veneno y frasco, diciendo que es mejor hacerlo antes que cometa una locura. Ese detalle es espectacular, increible porque lo han trabajado a conciencia.
    Durante el juego te encuentras muchos bugs, y no es justificable pero se trata de un mundo abierto, en mi partida no he encontrado muchos.
    Hay coleccionables, son muy faciles de obtener, he jugado al rededor de 55 horas, y me faltan 2 trofeos para el platino, he completado un 99.99% del juego, ya que me faltan desafios pero de la historia y misiones secundarias lo he completado, muy corto.
    La dificultad es adecuada, nada dificil, hay muchas maquinas, pero mi nota no es mas que un 8.5 ya que la historia es muy predecible, el jefe final es muy decepcionante, me esperaba algo mas espectacular, me esperaba ver muchas mas maquinas, ya que existen variaciones de las mismas maquinas, pero esas variaciones mm para mi no son suficiente.
    Si tienes una PS4, dale una oportunidad te va encantar, yo compre este juego por $40.00 ahora lo puedes comprar por $20 con su DLC (lastimosamente tiene una expansion que implica un gasto extra)    … Expand
  39. mcikes55
    Oct 25, 2018
    9
    I put off playing this for a long time since I have a hard time getting into open world games, but Horizon is a gem. The story is the only thing that prevents a perfect score, its interesting but isnt what keeps me coming back to the game, The controls are perfect and the enemies unique and each are different and must be approached in their own way. I never got bored doing the multitude ofI put off playing this for a long time since I have a hard time getting into open world games, but Horizon is a gem. The story is the only thing that prevents a perfect score, its interesting but isnt what keeps me coming back to the game, The controls are perfect and the enemies unique and each are different and must be approached in their own way. I never got bored doing the multitude of side quests and leveling my character in order to get the better skills and traits. Highly recommeded.… Expand
  40. Stonewallish
    Oct 22, 2018
    7
    HZD doesn’t bring anything new to the table and at times, it feels way too similiar to other generic open world games. What it does, though, it does well. Controls are tight and precise and moving Aloy around the gorgeous world feels great. The combat is on the simplistic side of things but, nonetheless, extremely fun. The real protagonist of this world though, is the beautiful artisticHZD doesn’t bring anything new to the table and at times, it feels way too similiar to other generic open world games. What it does, though, it does well. Controls are tight and precise and moving Aloy around the gorgeous world feels great. The combat is on the simplistic side of things but, nonetheless, extremely fun. The real protagonist of this world though, is the beautiful artistic direction. Simply put, it’s one of the best looking games that ever made it to console.

    HZD feels like the perfected experience of many other games we’ve already played before. The similarities with Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed are clear since the very beginning. That said, this game offers much fun to be had, and it does so with a complete open world experience, an enjoyable story to unfold, a charismatic character and a very tight combat system. It just fails to bring anything new to the table, rehashing mechanics we’ve seen time and again.

    It’s surely not the masterpiece that many make it out to be, but it is indeed worth a try.    … Expand
  41. PSGamer18
    Oct 22, 2018
    8
    Definitely NOT the best PS4 exclusive of 2017 (That award goes to Persona 5), but definitely the most interesting new IP for the PS4. It has original ideas but the game felt too generic for an open world. Has the typical grindy boring and sidequests that felt exactly the same (I freaking hate the "Follow the tracks" quests), facial animation and NPC voice acting was dull (luckily TheDefinitely NOT the best PS4 exclusive of 2017 (That award goes to Persona 5), but definitely the most interesting new IP for the PS4. It has original ideas but the game felt too generic for an open world. Has the typical grindy boring and sidequests that felt exactly the same (I freaking hate the "Follow the tracks" quests), facial animation and NPC voice acting was dull (luckily The Frozen Wilds fixed that), combat is satisfying for machines but not for humans, the melee is also unsatisfying, parkour is very restricted (I mean come on, Aloy has mote experience as an explorer than Nathan Drake, but he does parkour better), treasure boxes rewards are predictable, Inventory management is annoying as hell, merchants sell the same crap, even the Bluegleam ones, and the rewards for collectibles is not worth it. I say this game is a great start for Guerilla but they need to step their game up for Horizon 2. My personal request is the hacking mechanic modified similar to Nier Automata (Having the ability to remote control machines), and a companion for Aloy so she could stop taking to herself. Overall I love HZD but am frustrated at certain points but it's FREAKING BEAUTUFUL!… Expand
  42. Unicron35
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn is the best action RPG that I have ever played and experienced in my life. Aloy is one of the best protagonist that I have ever had the joy of playing with. Her personality and character depth is phenomenal. The post apocalypse Sci-Fi story plot is very interesting and engaging.

    The graphics and combat system are excellent. The music soundtrack is amazing. The support    Horizon Zero Dawn is the best action RPG that I have ever played and experienced in my life. Aloy is one of the best protagonist that I have ever had the joy of playing with. Her personality and character depth is phenomenal. The post apocalypse Sci-Fi story plot is very interesting and engaging.

    The graphics and combat system are excellent. The music soundtrack is amazing. The support cast and voice acting are amazing as well. Excellent job Guerilla Games!    … Expand
  43. iOS
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    Across a vast and beautiful open world, Horizon Zero Dawn juggles many moving parts with polish and finesse. Its main activity - combat - is extremely satisfying thanks to the varied design and behaviors of machine-creatures that roam its lands, each of which needs to be taken down with careful consideration. Though side questing could have been more imaginative, its missions areAcross a vast and beautiful open world, Horizon Zero Dawn juggles many moving parts with polish and finesse. Its main activity - combat - is extremely satisfying thanks to the varied design and behaviors of machine-creatures that roam its lands, each of which needs to be taken down with careful consideration. Though side questing could have been more imaginative, its missions are compelling thanks to a central mystery that led me down a deep rabbit hole to a genuinely surprising - and moving - conclusion.… Expand
  44. 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
  45. Motojontko
    Oct 15, 2018
    8
    That was great expedition, but included many hours of skipped cutscenes... Story isn't entertaining at all, and I didn't care about how it will end. Such beautifull world, awesome graphics (including animations of climbing, jumping) and cool gameplay should be matched with better script. Above all, must have and almost-auto-platinum title.
  46. 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
  47. Vitolo98
    Oct 10, 2018
    8
    This world has a huge potential of exploding into a major franchise. It has its faults, but overall a great game
  48. MostWantedMan
    Oct 10, 2018
    9
    Excellent gameplay, excellent graphics , pretty good story. I enjoyed playing this game a lot !
  49. PedroRC19
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    Um dos grandes da geração e com toda certeza um dos melhores exclusivos do PS4 nessa geração, uma nova IP com história interessante e com gameplay muito semelhante a do The Witcher 3, apesar do TW3 esta bem a frente, Horizon Zero Dawn é um dos jogos obrigatórios para quem tem PS4, além de ter um dos melhores gráficos da geração, o jogo carrega uma história interessante até um certo ponto,Um dos grandes da geração e com toda certeza um dos melhores exclusivos do PS4 nessa geração, uma nova IP com história interessante e com gameplay muito semelhante a do The Witcher 3, apesar do TW3 esta bem a frente, Horizon Zero Dawn é um dos jogos obrigatórios para quem tem PS4, além de ter um dos melhores gráficos da geração, o jogo carrega uma história interessante até um certo ponto, 9 e uma nota merecida.… Expand
  50. KirillKutz
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    What I love about PS4 is their quality exclusives. Horizon Zero Down is one of these great games. Beautiful graphics, beautiful Eloy, interesting combat system. Waiting for the continuation of the story.
  51. fishbone76
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    What can I say that hasn't been said already. This game deserves a 10. The story is great and keeps you interested. The combat is fantastic. The graphics are beautiful. I played this game on all difficulties and I still keep coming back now and then. Also the photomode is fantastic.
  52. FrostyFeet97
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    This game far exceed my expectations. This game is from developers of Killzone and its AMAZING. This game has deep story, Characters that you will love or hate. Game mechanics are just AWESOME. Graphics are top-notch. This game is true masterpiece! Lets hope for a new Horizon game in future!
  53. Fragya3000
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    This game rekindled my passion for video games. The experience of not only being competently challenged by a game's mechanics, but being awestruck by it's art, invested in its story, and immersed in its world. Aloy is, or is very nearly, my all-time favorite video game protagonist. Not that it matters, but I'm saying that as an adult man. I will never forget this game. Thank you Guerrilla Games.
  54. slavigrad
    Sep 18, 2018
    9
    I had high expectations from this game and it was great! I loved the story and side quests. After completion there is not much to do unless you like hunting mechanical monsters.
    Aloy is a great character. There are not much choises to make, you don't have much options, so this makes the game a light RPG.
    + graphics, story, side quests, open world, AI, monsters, Aloy - post game content:    I had high expectations from this game and it was great! I loved the story and side quests. After completion there is not much to do unless you like hunting mechanical monsters.
    Aloy is a great character. There are not much choises to make, you don't have much options, so this makes the game a light RPG.
    + graphics, story, side quests, open world, AI, monsters, Aloy
    - post game content: only monster hunting    … Expand
  55. foovius
    Sep 15, 2018
    9
    I really enjoyed this game. It had a truly moving sci fi/fantasy story that unfolded slowly over the course of the entire game, and was really well written. Great kickass heroine, fun to play. The DLCs were fun too, but the main storyline was really excellent and had a lot of fun moments.
  56. AngryShark92
    Sep 9, 2018
    6
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a fun game, at first, it is a vast open world with gorgeous graphics that the PS4 Pro can show off very well, it has well designed machine enemies and a fun, fair combat system on higher difficulties... What it does not have is great AI, well written characters, good facial animations, and enough plot twists and turns to keep me coming back.

    Horizon focuses on a    Horizon Zero Dawn is a fun game, at first, it is a vast open world with gorgeous graphics that the PS4 Pro can show off very well, it has well designed machine enemies and a fun, fair combat system on higher difficulties... What it does not have is great AI, well written characters, good facial animations, and enough plot twists and turns to keep me coming back.

    Horizon focuses on a motherless orphan named Aloy who was outcasted by the nearby tribe and finds herself forced to assimilate and acclimate herself to the surrounding factions and dangerous lands respectively. As she traverses through the world she learns about her past and present, and the mysteries they hold, as well as how to deal with and eradicate the machinist threat facing the human race.

    Booting up Horizon and embarking out on the tutorial sections to learn the lay of the land was an exceptional experience, the never ending vista of wilderness and trees and the graphics in which they are shown are truly remarkable. Learning about the different types of attacks and mechanics for combat, as well as traversing the land, had me excited to break out of the tutorial section.

    As I progressed through the game, levelled up, and assigned skill points to certain perks, I was truly enjoying the game... I didn’t really notice the flaws for a while, and I was solely focused on coming up with new strategies to take down the tougher enemies. I love this sort of combat system and how the focus allows me to pinpoint certain weaknesses to give Aloy a bit of an advantage going into a tough fight, although the track highlighting is making it a bit too easy, I have to say. But I was moving along and completing quests without looking back.

    Then I just hit a wall, I found myself wondering why every side quest was identical to the other, why the facial animations were absolutely awful, why the characters all seemed to look the same and have no motivations, why the human enemies became so boring to fight, why the enemy machines acted like braindead zombies with tripwires and traps, why I’m rambling to myself like a psychopath... It was because the game just got utterly repetitive and boring. The story slowed down and I had no idea why these certain characters were even part of the main quest line, the side missions were all way too similar, the hunter lodge trials got buggy and became more of a chore, and for whatever reason I was outputting so much damage and unable to sustain a minor slap from a grazer? Balance, anyone?

    The game did not implement enough new and exciting twists and turns or armor/weapons to upgrade and collect, and I just found myself sneaking around in tall grass, sneak attacking everything when the enemies should clearly see me. Reminded me of The Last of Us stealth mechanics, utterly broken and immersion breaking. I just hit a point where I no longer cared about any of the characters and it became a chore to finish the game.

    + Absolutely gorgeous and large open world
    + Lots of side activities
    + Good variation of enemies
    + Challenging combat on higher difficulties
    + Good skill set system
    + Great enemy designs (machines)

    - Nonsensical stealth system and poor AI
    - Abysmally written characters
    - Abhorrent facial animations & lip-syncing issues
    - Repetitive side quests
    - Awkward camera angles during combat
    - Story got a bit boring towards the end

    Overall, Horizon is a fun game, for a certain period of time, but it gets bogged down by repetitive quests, boring story and characters, lack of new gameplay elements through progression, and awful AI and animations. I have no doubt that if they make a sequel, and rectify these issues, it would definitely merit a score of 80 and up, but as it stands now, I can’t bring myself past a 60. It is sad because I really enjoyed the scenery and the design of all the machine monsters, hope they do better in a potential sequel.    … Expand
  57. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    I want to start this off by saying that all of the hype surrounding this game is completely warranted. From a narrative perspective, this game has such a strong start. Without spoiling too much, you start out as this little girl named Aloy. She’s been outcasted by her tribe at birth because she doesn’t have a mother. The tribe takes it a step further and has made it illegal to speak toI want to start this off by saying that all of the hype surrounding this game is completely warranted. From a narrative perspective, this game has such a strong start. Without spoiling too much, you start out as this little girl named Aloy. She’s been outcasted by her tribe at birth because she doesn’t have a mother. The tribe takes it a step further and has made it illegal to speak to outcasts so here is this young 6 year old that just doesn’t understand why. It ends up being this great motivator because personally I want to see her succeed just because I feel this empathy for her (I’ll be honest, I teared up a little bit in the opening sequences).

    I personally find Aloy to be one of the most likable protagonists that I have seen in video games. Her being shunned as an outcast from birth has made her mentally strong but not bitter towards people. It not only made her mentally strong but it kept her from being “brain washed” into thinking the outside world is a scary place. In contrast, it has taught her to question the norms and push past tribal restrictions.

    Now getting into the game itself, its hard not to compare the game to other video games out there. It certainly seems like Guerilla Games (the game developer), looked at what made other games successful and pulled from them. I personally look at the towers, outposts, crafting and cant help but compare that to the Far Cry series. In Far Cry you climb a tower and it opens up some of the world map which by itself its not bad concept. The problem is, in Far Cry 4 there are seventeen towers to climb. In Horizon Zero Dawn, there are five. Its the same with the outposts as well, in Far Cry 4 there were twenty four outposts but in Horizon Zero Dawn there are only about five (it may have been six).

    The crafting system is similar to Far Cry or even the new Tomb Raider series. To upgrade weapon satchels so you can carry more arrows, bombs or any other weapon you have to go hunting. You end up hunting raccoons, foxes, boars, turkeys and it some cases small rats. It does start to feel a little unnecessarily “grindy”with that though because some times you will need an very specific item like a fox bone or a fox skin. So you end up running around killing foxes and most of the time, you are not going to get what you’re looking for. I would say a vast majority of the time, you end up with meat which is primarily used for crafting fast travel packs. Its possible to spend hours killing foxes just looking for that specific item so you can carry 10 more arrows in your quiver. So my recommendation is, right at the start of the game, kill and loot everything. It could save you some time later on.

    Now I do want to talk about something that was unique to this game and that was fast travel packs. Early on, in order to fast travel around the world you have to craft specific packs that allow you to fast travel around the map. It doesn’t cost too much craft these packs but I do want to make it clear that it isn’t completely free. Now there is a Golden Pass that you purchase from a merchant and that does allow you freely fast travel around. Also the good news is, its relatively cheap to purchase, I think it was something around 50 in-game currency dollars.

    The game also has an Uncharted feel with the climbing and traversing. You can clearly the markings on cliffs where there is white on the side a cliff (or platform) which clearly indicates that you can climb up it. There are also ropes that you can climb and those are bright yellow and if you’ve ever played Uncharted then you know to look for White or yellow which this game follows that general rule. Even though the climbing does have an Uncharted feel, the climbing ends up feeling better than Uncharted in my opinion. I think a big reason for that is, she seems to move a lot quicker and her movement is more fluid. Also the game doesn’t have nearly as much climbing as Uncharted does so you don’t end up getting burnt out by that.

    That’s the beauty of this game though, the game does not coddle you and hold your hand. It throws you into this world and you need to figure out how to fight each every machine. The first time you encounter a machine is also the first time, the main character Aloy encounters a machine so she wouldn’t necessarily know how to take on it either. There is a lot of trial and error with this game and what’s cool about the depth of this game is, everyone is going to develop their own strategy with fighting these machines. There really isn’t a “right” way to do it, its just develop your own way to do it.

    Finally, I do want to talk about my biggest complaint about this game and that’s the leveling up system. At its core, its a fine system but it caps off way too low and too early. Level 50 is the highest your character can get and that’s disappointing because you will likely do that before you finish doing everything in the game.    … Expand
  58. mmarkk3
    Sep 5, 2018
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the most graphically immense and beautiful games of this generation. The creativity, bow and arrow gameplay, and story, is enough to keep you entertained.
  59. dgrein
    Sep 5, 2018
    8
    Utilizo esta página solo para poner notas a los videojuegos que me voy pasando. Si deseas una opinión detallada, pregunta por privado y te la daré sin problemas.
  60. Marcelo_Furtado
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    First i was skeptical on this one. I mean, i love dinosaurs, and that's what first draw me, but robot-dinos? Really?
    But after i started playing, i saw that the combat system is so much fun and engaging, the sceneries are beautiful with good graphics and the game has a compelling storie. You just can't not like it. It's a must for this generation.
  61. IloveIndie
    Sep 3, 2018
    5
    Artılar
    +Sizi oyunda tutabilecek bir hikaye (1.5)
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    +Sabit fps (2)

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    -Yüz animasyonları kötü (1.5)

    Puan:5/10
  62. Nigme
    Sep 1, 2018
    9
    One of the greatest games I've ever played.

    Graphics - 9
    Screenplay - 9
    Gameplay - 8.5
    Atmosphere - 10

    Overall - 9
  63. celticmaestro
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    The best gaming experience I've had since the Last of Us and probably a top 5 gaming experience ever.
  64. jugadorhardcore
    Aug 29, 2018
    0
    completly overrated this game. A 7 has much. the TW3 is 2 years older and way better...
  65. Chills_Drifting
    Aug 27, 2018
    10
    Just recently bought the game for less than $20 and i'm freaking enjoying the game!
  66. AlanoSilvaPB
    Aug 26, 2018
    9
    Foi o meu primeiro exclusivo assim que comprei o meu PS4. Fiquei fascinado pelo game, o jogo é muito bom, Historia foda, gráficos, e jogabilidades muito boas, enfim, um dos melhores jogos que joguei ate hoje!
  67. warifor
    Aug 24, 2018
    9
    Horizion Zero Dawn ...I must thank the makers of this game for bringing the most beautiful and graetest game lay game ..i mean its amazing how you can control the character to an allmost real human movements..incredible game ...the future is horizion zero dawn
  68. Merk
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    I've played countless games in my time but i am compelled to write a review for this one because i feel strongly it is something of modern masterpiece especially if you consider the way modern gaming is heading. Yes it's true in an age now where £45 only get's you part of the game the rest of which are locked behind paywalls and micro-transactions Horizon Zero is one of the last bastionsI've played countless games in my time but i am compelled to write a review for this one because i feel strongly it is something of modern masterpiece especially if you consider the way modern gaming is heading. Yes it's true in an age now where £45 only get's you part of the game the rest of which are locked behind paywalls and micro-transactions Horizon Zero is one of the last bastions of proper immersive story driven gaming. Just play it for yourself. I won't go into details on the story but take my word it is one of the greatest original sci-fi plot concepts ever told. And it reveals itself to you gradually keeping you going back for more and more. You'll find yourself traversing the beautiful scenery to pick up side quest type relics that reveal little tidbits of the mysterious lore of the world, keeping you guessing as to what happened and why there are robot dinosaurs everywhere! It's a polished finished game, with smooth combat, fluid game engine and game play and great protagonist. I found myself thinking about it quite a lot whilst i wasn't playing it, the surely of a truly great game. The lack of a money grabbing micro transaction economy in this game immediately let's you absorb and get immersed into the world so much more. One of my biggest criticisms of micro transactions is that they are crass and having a pay to win system or loot boxes in game quite frankly defecates on any sort of artistic vision, clearly whoever developed and published this game is aware of this. Just play it, it's great… Expand
  69. Tragedy
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    Horizon zero Dawn is the best looking game I've played to date, (i own a Xbox,gaming PC and PS4 ) environments and character models are beautiful.
    Gameplay is fun, story is great!
  70. JohnsonStJonson
    Aug 18, 2018
    7
    My stepkids were home for the summer so I bought this game to drown out the sound of them asking me to play outside. If humans were meant to play outside, then why did Al Gore invent the internet. Think about it. Dadgum nerds. Anyways, Summer is the most overrated season. 7/10.
  71. GuiFantoni
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Jogaço! Excelente jogo de mundo aberto, com uma história absolutamente fantastica, além de gráficos fabulosos.
  72. JKKGamer
    Aug 10, 2018
    7
    Horizon Zero Dawn no fim da minha experiência, achei um bom Jogo. Sinceramente, não achei nada muito espetacular, mas me divertiu e me dediquei muitas horas à ele. Indo por pontos: seus gráficos são umas das coisas mais bem feitas do Jogo, é muito bonito o gráfico de Horizon. Sua jogabilidade é boa também, bem dinâmica e meio estilo RPG. A trilha sonora pra mim é o fator mais positivo doHorizon Zero Dawn no fim da minha experiência, achei um bom Jogo. Sinceramente, não achei nada muito espetacular, mas me divertiu e me dediquei muitas horas à ele. Indo por pontos: seus gráficos são umas das coisas mais bem feitas do Jogo, é muito bonito o gráfico de Horizon. Sua jogabilidade é boa também, bem dinâmica e meio estilo RPG. A trilha sonora pra mim é o fator mais positivo do Jogo, realmente muito épico as músicas desse Jogo. Um bom mundo aberto também, com bastante missões e talz, e por fim, a história que é muito boa também. Enfim, achei um jogo divertido e que quem tem PS4, vale a pena jogá-lo.… Expand
  73. NikitaUA2018
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played. Open world is really giant, also there're a lot of useful resources that you'll need during the game. The story keeps you interested till the final scene, also I haven't noticed any bugs: this game is really stable. The graphics isn't a revolution, its just OK.
    So I can say for sure that you'll lose a lot if you won't play Horizon zero dawn.
  74. ChronoCrisis
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    You will need to learn and study the anatomy of each machine itself to best take it down using a variety of weapons and traps that best suit each enemy. It essentially makes you think like you're a real-life hunter. Discovering, studying, and learning the best way to take down new machines you encounter while exploring the beautiful world in an effort to understand what happened is theYou will need to learn and study the anatomy of each machine itself to best take it down using a variety of weapons and traps that best suit each enemy. It essentially makes you think like you're a real-life hunter. Discovering, studying, and learning the best way to take down new machines you encounter while exploring the beautiful world in an effort to understand what happened is the best thing about this game. The story is ambitious, the gameplay is fantastic, and the graphics are insane. Get this.… Expand
  75. Czech1201
    Aug 2, 2018
    10
    This game simply became one of my all time favourites, amazing story in combination with great soundtrack, beatiful locations and unexpected graphics just got me. Cant wait for a sequel.
  76. hime
    Jul 18, 2018
    7
    Я только одного не пойму - почему она такая однообразная? Место обитания рыскарей, место обитания дуборогов, место обитания бизонов, костёр, костёр, торговец - это разнообразие открытого мира?
    Сюжет очень хороший, побочные квесты тоже радуют, но открытый мир этой игре сделан не для того чтоб его исследовать, а чтобы ты скакал из одной точки в другую.    Я только одного не пойму - почему она такая однообразная? Место обитания рыскарей, место обитания дуборогов, место обитания бизонов, костёр, костёр, торговец - это разнообразие открытого мира?
    Сюжет очень хороший, побочные квесты тоже радуют, но открытый мир этой игре сделан не для того чтоб его исследовать, а чтобы ты скакал из одной точки в другую.
  77. BSchwarz95
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    Without a doubt, one of my absolute favorite gaming experiences of all time. I beat the game on normal difficulty, then went back and beat it on Hard in 6 hours, then beat it on Ultra Hard in 4 hours, and then started it on Story difficulty again to get 100% in the game and Frozen Wilds DLC. After putting in nearly 70 hours, I still think about this game everyday and wish that I didn't letWithout a doubt, one of my absolute favorite gaming experiences of all time. I beat the game on normal difficulty, then went back and beat it on Hard in 6 hours, then beat it on Ultra Hard in 4 hours, and then started it on Story difficulty again to get 100% in the game and Frozen Wilds DLC. After putting in nearly 70 hours, I still think about this game everyday and wish that I didn't let my friend borrow it so that I could still play it. Aloy is amazing, the world she explores is breathtaking, the gameplay is captivating, the exploration is endless, and the overall experience will have you hooked for weeks. If I had to describe the game with references... think of a badass female protagonist like Lara Croft, but in Red Dead Redemption's western landscape exploring ancient ruins like in Skyrim, but the ruins are futuristic like Halo and you have to unlock parts of the map by taking control of tall areas like Far Cry, using stealth like Assassin's Creed and climbing like Uncharted, with the help of technology that allows you to see what's not there like Arkham City's detective mode. Oh, and huge beasts like Monster Hunter but I haven't played that so I can't really comment. Anyways, there you have it, the perfect video game made up of only the best parts of all other amazing games. Horizon Zero Dawn is immaculate.… Expand
  78. SenkaiSora
    Jul 6, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best open world games I have played in a while. The story was brilliantly clever, the graphics were amazing and the game play felt so intuitive and satisfying. The world felt alive and the game did a great job with it's world building, character development and lore. Aloy was a great protagonist and it was a joy just to explore the world with her and join her on her ownThis is one of the best open world games I have played in a while. The story was brilliantly clever, the graphics were amazing and the game play felt so intuitive and satisfying. The world felt alive and the game did a great job with it's world building, character development and lore. Aloy was a great protagonist and it was a joy just to explore the world with her and join her on her own story as she uncovered the story's plot. While I haven't done too many side quests yet (maybe 3 or 4) from what I've seen, even the side quests tend to be interesting self-contained stories that are definitely worth exploring. Overall this game completely blew my mind and I think it is definitely a must buy for any PlayStation 4 owners.… Expand
  79. Richard1766
    Jul 6, 2018
    9
    Great game which will hold you for a long time.
    Very interesting setting, good visual, the machines are made and worked out fantastically well.
    But I did not particularly like the fact that some tasks are of the same type and tend to: Turn on the visor, find traces, follow the tracks

    This game is worth your attention!
  80. combobreaker96
    Jul 4, 2018
    8
    Al principio la temática me pareció muy flashera e ignoré el juego. Se lo pedí prestado a un amigo y lo terminé platinando. La verdad me sorprendió mucho, y para bien. La historia es mucho mejor de lo que esperaba, los gráficos son de otro mundo, pero su punto más fuerte, al menos en mi opinión, es la jugabilidad. Hay muchas formas distintas de enfrentar a cada tipo de enemigo y las peleasAl principio la temática me pareció muy flashera e ignoré el juego. Se lo pedí prestado a un amigo y lo terminé platinando. La verdad me sorprendió mucho, y para bien. La historia es mucho mejor de lo que esperaba, los gráficos son de otro mundo, pero su punto más fuerte, al menos en mi opinión, es la jugabilidad. Hay muchas formas distintas de enfrentar a cada tipo de enemigo y las peleas se vuelven muy entretenidas, en algunos casos hasta épicas (Atronadores o Tormentas). El sistema de progresión también está bastante logrado con el arbol de habilidades. Ojalá tenga una secuela que lo mejore en todo.… Expand
  81. mileafly
    Jul 4, 2018
    9
    Horizon is one of the biggest and best surprises to me in years. When I bought it it had already got the expansion and the new difficulty mode (I played the game right away on Ultra-Hard which was awesome)
    I expected a good game, but I had no idea how fantastic it actually was.
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a mix between Assassins Creed, Monster Hunter, Shadow of the Colossus and Mass Effect    Horizon is one of the biggest and best surprises to me in years. When I bought it it had already got the expansion and the new difficulty mode (I played the game right away on Ultra-Hard which was awesome)
    I expected a good game, but I had no idea how fantastic it actually was.

    Horizon Zero Dawn is a mix between Assassins Creed, Monster Hunter, Shadow of the Colossus and Mass Effect but feel very fresh and unique in the open world genre. The graphics are truly fantastic and at times some of the best I have seen in any game (though there is one major problem that I will come to later) and the gameplay is smooth and fun all the way. The battles with the robots never got boring and is probably the best action and fighting I have seen in any game. Even after I clocked in on almost exactly 100 hours after I had completed the main quest and almost all the side quests I still enjoy fighting them and I look forward to tackling the expansion next.

    I love how you can adjust the HUD to have as much or little information you want, and still view it at a glance with a press of the touch pad. That is so great (the only complaint there is that I wish there was some more option to just show unheard audiologs etc even if you don't see all other things since if playing with very little HUD as I like to do I missed many of them)

    There are so many other positive things I could say and I truly love the game, but I like to focus on the negative aspects in the hope they could be improved for the sequel.

    This is one of the strongest 9:s I have ever given, but it is a shame that I can't give it a 10, because it is sooo close and the reasons why are such small things that hold it back that would have been so easy to fix and made this a complete 10 game. The biggest complaint I have with Horizon is the small but extremely annoying fact that you can't change the time of day in Horizon. Horizon have a very quick and unnatural timescale that shift from day to night. That is a nice feature in most games, the problem here though is that Horizon looks so amazing during daytime with some of the best lightning and environments I have ever seen, but at night it all becomes a grey mess where you can't see much of anything. There are some rare exceptions where the moonlight can shine nicely in the jungle, but most of the time spent at nighttime is just so bland and boring compared to daytime and I did not even want to enter new areas during the night since I would not appriciate the new landscape like that. I also had a feeling of stress during the day and even though I often wanted to just stop and take in the environments I hurried on because I knew that the bland grey mass of the grey night was soon coming.

    It is beyond me why they did not just have a simple function where you could change the time, the games save system is resolving around campfires so it would have made perfect sense to be able to adjust the time there or just have it move 8-12 hours every time you rest at a camp. It is such a small thing, but it really made a negative impact on the game.

    Another thing that is annoying in the game when so much is near pefection is that dialogue of NPC:s often repeat themself way to much. Some shop keepers even shout at you to come and talk to them just after you have bartered with them. It is beyond me how they could keep it this lazy when they have put so much care into the rest of the game.

    Also the game suffers from some invisible walls and since I prefer to play with as little fast traveling as possible this was most notible and annoying when trying to go between starter areas and later areas. The game is made so that you are supposed to travel from the starter area through to the later areas, but when going back you have to travel through the previous areas. I can understand why they made it this way so as to not have the player wander off to long at the beginning, but it would be great if it was possible later on to traverse over the mountains to quicker get around the map back to all other areas. Aloy (the main character) is great at traversing cliffs, but there are some places and mountains where you can't cross over because of invisible walls etc.

    Most of the texts from the old world you find outside in the world are vapid, completely uninteresting and badly written. A sense of lost potential.

    Also while I love the main character and think she is great, there is the jarring feeling in the rest of the NPC:s that there is some sort of feminist diversity thing going on as so often these days. The vast majority of the powerful good NPC characters you will come across are women and it feels very unnatural and forced at times. (Though again, the main character is great and very likeable)

    Now with that out of the way, again I absolutely love this game and everyone who have a PS4 should get it (And if you don't have one I actually think it is worth getting it for this game). I would give it a 9.6 on a scale    … Expand
  82. Zisis151
    Jun 26, 2018
    0
    Uninteresting main character and a plot that drags on too much, only to be dissapointing in the end.. Pointless open world as there's nothing interesting to get other than plants (gear and weapons can be bought from city stores) and there's a general lack of variety in equipment, something that makes gameplay less and less interesting as the game goes. In short, the game holds your handUninteresting main character and a plot that drags on too much, only to be dissapointing in the end.. Pointless open world as there's nothing interesting to get other than plants (gear and weapons can be bought from city stores) and there's a general lack of variety in equipment, something that makes gameplay less and less interesting as the game goes. In short, the game holds your hand through the entire game. Graphics are ok, as this is a Sony exclusive catering to the casuals that have ruined the industry.

    Speaking of catering, it's funny how this game's female characters are assigned to jobs such as forgemaster or beastmaster, along with the majority of them being tribe leaders and while interacting with them, they tell you how dumb their husbands are, or how they beat them up at times. Not to mention the plot of how a SINGLE WAHMAN managed to save the world from the evil men and their approach on technology. Pathetic/10    … Expand
  83. Doctor-J
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    Beautiful and well done game. AI is smart, the weapons really have smart uses, controls work nice and graphics run 30 fps rock solid even in 4k mode. The story grabs you from the beginning and is so good. This game had the misfortune of being released at the same time as Zelda Breath of the Wild, so it did not shone all it could have at it's launch.
  84. Acguydance
    Jun 23, 2018
    8
    While there are a few "0" which given by people who either scored "Zelda: BoTW" a "10" or a "0" to every title (Which I have no idea why they didn't realize that they are slowly killing the game industry by doing so), I personally would give this an 8.

    [Outline] The game is a bout a teenage girl raised by an outcast who is eager to know who she is, ending up saving the world (as    While there are a few "0" which given by people who either scored "Zelda: BoTW" a "10" or a "0" to every title (Which I have no idea why they didn't realize that they are slowly killing the game industry by doing so), I personally would give this an 8.

    [Outline]
    The game is a bout a teenage girl raised by an outcast who is eager to know who she is, ending up saving the world (as usual). Simple plot. As usual open-world games, there are tons of quests available and places to explore. But when it comes to the mid-range of the game, it seems like these side quests gone down in numbers so your chose would be to either rush till the end of the main story(ies) or do more exploration.

    [Combat System]
    The combat and skill system is great. Every single move is quick and flawless. (The heavy attack might need some time to get use to tho). By visiting ruins and completing the related quests, you will be able to over-ride more types of machines which are not "corrupted." However when you have learned a certain skill, 1 on 1 combat would sometimes become boring because the heavy attack -> knock down -> crit hit combo is too handy for small ~ medium foes.

    The game isn't perfect in many ways, but its really fun to play with great graphics and sound effects. Would suggest to give it a try if you are a hard core action game fan.    … Expand
  85. Genjira
    Jun 23, 2018
    9
    My opinion of Horizon Zero Dawn is that it’s the PS4’s benchmark game. I’m not sure it actually does much new but everything it does, it does to such a high standard that I’d be hard-pushed to name a game that betters it. My only reservation is that, even on its Ultra Hard setting, its a story-driven game that doesn’t offer much of a challenge, except for the insane Frozen Wilds trainingMy opinion of Horizon Zero Dawn is that it’s the PS4’s benchmark game. I’m not sure it actually does much new but everything it does, it does to such a high standard that I’d be hard-pushed to name a game that betters it. My only reservation is that, even on its Ultra Hard setting, its a story-driven game that doesn’t offer much of a challenge, except for the insane Frozen Wilds training ground. It makes up for this with such gratifying combat and stealth mechanics that I spent days ignoring quests and just hunting Stormbirds and Thunderjaws instead. It is one of the most enjoyable games to be simply playing.

    Horizon Zero Dawn's main story may echo familiar sci-fi setups but it twists and rejuvenates them in original and fascinating ways – when game publisher CEOs talk about transporting you to new worlds, they’re talking about games like Horizon Zero Dawn. The environments Aloy traverses are spectacularly designed and rendered and, again, echo places and include monuments we know but in enormously emphatic and poignant ways. The machines are exceptionally well-designed in relation to their roles in Project Zero Dawn and obviously take deliberate inspiration from our own world. In praising the work of Hannah Hoekstra and Ashly Burch in their excellent portrayal of Aloy, it’s easy to overlook the many other characters and performances that bring HZD’s world to life while the soundtrack leaves a lasting impression with Julie Elven’s haunting vocals soaring above it. The game’s side quests are compact stories in themselves, never repetitive or dull, and sit comfortably and meaningfully in the world. The game is a joy to play.

    Sumptuosity. 9/10.    … Expand
  86. arcofadiver
    Jun 22, 2018
    3
    This is a visually stunning game. Unfortunately it is devoid of heart and soul. The characters and story are flat as a board. Honestly don't understand all the glowing reviews. I'm hopeful that the sequel will figure it out but this was not worth it for me even at $29.99.
  87. network_scroll
    Jun 20, 2018
    9
    Время игры: 63 часа
    Примечание: пройдена полностью, кроме дополнения "The Frozen Wilds"
  88. SSstormtrooper
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    I usually don't write reviews but this one has caused me to respond. Wow oh Wow! This is a fantastic game in every way possible. Dare I say it is even more additive and enjoyable than God of War!

    Firstly the graphics are just drop dead gorgeous, maybe not quite as sharp and detailed as the equally amazing God of War but close. Some of the textures like wood etc might need to be bumped    I usually don't write reviews but this one has caused me to respond. Wow oh Wow! This is a fantastic game in every way possible. Dare I say it is even more additive and enjoyable than God of War!

    Firstly the graphics are just drop dead gorgeous, maybe not quite as sharp and detailed as the equally amazing God of War but close. Some of the textures like wood etc might need to be bumped up a little bit but that is just nit picking. The character models both in game and cut scenes are some of the best this side of PC in my opinion. If you own a 4K tv with HDR capability you must play this game on it! The lighting during sunsets and also moonlight stalking is more than worth it!

    The score and sound design are really nicely done as well and makes you even more immersed within this world.

    The story is heartfelt and unfolds well as you progress and will keep you interested throughout your 30 to 40 hours + of gameplay. I literally had to stop myself to go eat and walk the dogs it is that addictive! Toilet breaks be damned too!

    Combat is both fun and fluid which is rare in gaming these days. If you own a PS4 Pro you will be treated to an even better experience. Truly some of the best combat mechanics in any game of this genre I've played and I've played most of them. Similar to The Witcher 3 and Tomb Raider combined. Very well done Guerrilla.

    Do yourself a favor and pick this gem up especially now when it is half price. It is a modern classic that I hope will become a franchise so the developers cam improve the experience even more!

    I won't give it a 10 because there are very few games that would deserve this except for Bloodborne and possibly Skyrim (at the time). Although The Witcher 3 gets pretty damn close. This one ain't far behind!    … Expand
  89. VityaSchel
    Jun 15, 2018
    9
    Очень понравилась, запомнилась сюжетом и интересным геймплеем.
  90. VETRA
    Jun 14, 2018
    8
    Muy Bonito, graficamente parece mentira que esto funcionase en ps4, 30 fps y 1080 y no hay caídas de fps, Los combates contra las maquinas son realmente buenos pero contra los humanos dejan que desear. La historia "principal" del juego (el descubrir todo sobre las maquinas y los antiguos) es realmente interesante, ahora bien, cada vez que venia parte de historia de las tribus actuales oMuy Bonito, graficamente parece mentira que esto funcionase en ps4, 30 fps y 1080 y no hay caídas de fps, Los combates contra las maquinas son realmente buenos pero contra los humanos dejan que desear. La historia "principal" del juego (el descubrir todo sobre las maquinas y los antiguos) es realmente interesante, ahora bien, cada vez que venia parte de historia de las tribus actuales o misiones secundarias se me hacia muy muy pesada. Un mundo que parece vivo y muy grande. Mi parte favorita son los cuellilargos, impresionante escarlar uno.… Expand
  91. ToMMyX
    Jun 13, 2018
    8
    It's a good game, but not a masterpiece, as many say. Probably is one of the most overrated games ever. The gameplay is good , but it has nothing of original and its kinda repetitive, the good things are story, graphics and setting. Probably most of the people who say tha this is a masterpiece is a Sony's fanboy, and who say that this is a bad game is a Xbox fanboy. That's only a goodIt's a good game, but not a masterpiece, as many say. Probably is one of the most overrated games ever. The gameplay is good , but it has nothing of original and its kinda repetitive, the good things are story, graphics and setting. Probably most of the people who say tha this is a masterpiece is a Sony's fanboy, and who say that this is a bad game is a Xbox fanboy. That's only a good game, nothing more.… Expand
  92. Cual79
    May 30, 2018
    10
    I have played games from all genres and i can say it is very hard to innovate these days, yes this game borrows a lot gameplay wise from different games, like farcry, Assassins Creed, Shadow of Mordor etc, and something seem inspired by Tomb Raider, but as GOW also did, it takes all that, improves it and turns it into something totally fresh and especial and that for me is innovation.I have played games from all genres and i can say it is very hard to innovate these days, yes this game borrows a lot gameplay wise from different games, like farcry, Assassins Creed, Shadow of Mordor etc, and something seem inspired by Tomb Raider, but as GOW also did, it takes all that, improves it and turns it into something totally fresh and especial and that for me is innovation.

    PS: Blackstand7: if you have a ps4 and played this Gem enough to say it is a 0 with totally ridiculous and untrue arguments, how come you don't have more reviews for ps games and all your other reviews are 10's for this game's Nintendo counterpart? (Which is also great, i wont deny that, ive been playing Zelda since SNES)

    PS 2: U do know that saying a game is a 0 is saying that is totally unplayable like Atari's ET or Ride to Hell?    … Expand
  93. PeterAlexander
    May 29, 2018
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn acts as one of the most engaging fantasy-sci fi games ever made. The world is incredibly rich and the gameplay extremely exciting. It is the character of Aloy however that carries this game, with an amazing soundtrack theme to match, Aloy is one of the best video game protagonists ever made. Bar Sylens, the only improvements could have been made with more engaging sideHorizon Zero Dawn acts as one of the most engaging fantasy-sci fi games ever made. The world is incredibly rich and the gameplay extremely exciting. It is the character of Aloy however that carries this game, with an amazing soundtrack theme to match, Aloy is one of the best video game protagonists ever made. Bar Sylens, the only improvements could have been made with more engaging side characters and side plots.… Expand
  94. shadowloo
    May 26, 2018
    10
    Guerilla games hit it out of the park with this new IP. I was never much of a fan of the killzone series but with Horizon they've created a fantastic experience that puts you in the shoes of a character driven by both genuine curiosity about and succinct drive to survive a world ruled by massive robot beasts (which not only look absolutely amazing but really feel alive and part of theGuerilla games hit it out of the park with this new IP. I was never much of a fan of the killzone series but with Horizon they've created a fantastic experience that puts you in the shoes of a character driven by both genuine curiosity about and succinct drive to survive a world ruled by massive robot beasts (which not only look absolutely amazing but really feel alive and part of the ecosystem). Add a surprising well written story (not that surprising considering they hired a fallout writer), well acted and exhilarating combat system and you got yourself a masterpiece of game on your hands. Kudos to Guerilla for showing what they can really do.… Expand
  95. Suchaku
    May 25, 2018
    8
    My actual score is probably closer to 7.5:

    Horizon Zero Dawn is in many ways a good game, but in many other ways, it's as insufferably cliché and downright bad. The main story is great at the beginning, dreadful once the tutorial area has been left, but then becomes great again once you reach a certain point and it stays great all the way to the end. When the story focuses on these    My actual score is probably closer to 7.5:

    Horizon Zero Dawn is in many ways a good game, but in many other ways, it's as insufferably cliché and downright bad.

    The main story is great at the beginning, dreadful once the tutorial area has been left, but then becomes great again once you reach a certain point and it stays great all the way to the end.
    When the story focuses on these people you met 5 minutes ago and their "tribal rituals and traditions and ways of life", I had to quit playing several times. It's simply boring, and you're given no reason to care about anyone in the game besides Aloy and Rost, and one other character that is spoiler territory. This means that every side-quest you do has no real meaningful story you will care about, nor meaningful characters.

    The latter half of the main story however, is so strong in creating and describing the world around Aloy that you get to feel attatched to her, and you gain a real understanding of how her world is being turned upside down. These parts are epic, and impactful.

    Gameplay-wise, the game is falls somewhere between good and great. The many weapons provide interesting ways of taking down enemies, but more often than not, I found that using just the 2 most basic weapons available would get the job done more effectively than experimenting with others. Using some of the other weapons is often a challenge, and the pay-off for nailing a certain attack with a weapon is rarely that great.

    The world is massive, and that's normally always a bad thing, because you'll have these large empty wastelands, devoid of anything worthwhile to do. These wastelands are also present in Horizon Zero Dawn's world, but they are usually hidden away in the corners of the map, serving no real purpose. It doesn't detract from the experience that they exist, but it certainly doesn't add anything either, to have a large area with nothing but more of the same enemies you could find elsewhere.

    The rewards for doing sidequests are mostly experience based, which is great until you hit the level cap. At that point, I stopped myself from doing any further sidequests, because their plots were bad, their NPC's were bad, and now there was no useful reward in sight either.

    Whilst running around, you'll find a few collectibles scattered around the world that serve no purpose besides trophies, which is great if that's your thing (I enjoyed getting the platinum trophy), but the in-game rewards for getting these out-of-the-way collectibles were laughable.

    A last nitpick is gear-acquiring. You get the best equipment within the first 5-10 hours of playing, because it is all purchased directly from nearly every vendor in the game. If they are going to make a sequel, I recommend they focus more on making interesting side-characters, making their sidequests more interesting, and most importantly, rewarding. Rewards could, conveniently, be better weaponry.

    Despite all of this criticism, I must say it was a rollercoaster that ended with a thrill, but had some tedious boring middle parts, and it certainly was not perfect. The combat feels good/great, story is good/great at times, sidequests exist but aren't worth much, and there are plenty of mostly pointless dots on the map for those inclined to clear the map. Ultimately, my many criticisms are mostly nitpicks, and that is why they don't detract much from the otherwise solid foundation of the gameplay, decent story, and beautiful world. Hence a 7.5/10.    … Expand
  96. Snyx
    May 25, 2018
    6
    Overall Guerrilla Games took a few Hollywood blockbusters from the past and mixed them with a stale blend of gameplay mechanics, poorly copied from other games. If there is one thing the developer exceeded at, it's making a mediocre game look good.

    Yes, this game has great graphics, but that's pretty much it. The story is a mix of rehashed movie plots and was seemingly written in    Overall Guerrilla Games took a few Hollywood blockbusters from the past and mixed them with a stale blend of gameplay mechanics, poorly copied from other games. If there is one thing the developer exceeded at, it's making a mediocre game look good.

    Yes, this game has great graphics, but that's pretty much it. The story is a mix of rehashed movie plots and was seemingly written in hindsight to accommodate the main idea of fighting robot animals. This wouldn't be a problem, if those fights were actually somewhat interesting. But for the most part, combat in Horizon Zero Dawn is a monotonous cycle of performing dodge rolls and shooting arrows, with a few melee attacks now and then.

    The sidequests are among the most boring I've ever seen in a video game. They only differ in the form of the cheesy story the quest giver will tell you. They all follow the same formula: Go to point A and examine the area, follow footsteps to point B and examine the area, follow footsteps to point C and...you get the idea. Eventually you find whatever it is you were looking for and can return to the quest giver.

    Weapons, customizations and perks are meaningless and arbitrary; a tacked on, low effort attempt to add some RPG flavor to a bland open world game. The only thing this game is rich in, is map icons. You will find a lot of locations that promise some sort of activity, too bad it will always feel like the exact same thing you did 10 minutes ago.    … Expand
  97. alexstunky
    May 25, 2018
    8
    Lo que uno necesita en estos tiempos, un videojuego que te enamora con su historia, con sus gráficos y todo lo que uno estaba esperando hasta este día se ha cumplido, sin embargo algo que no me gusto mucho es que es un juego repetitivo, un combate no espectacular y un mundo abierto que no puedes estar tranquilo apreciando el paisaje porque a cada rato hay maquinas que no te van a dejar enLo que uno necesita en estos tiempos, un videojuego que te enamora con su historia, con sus gráficos y todo lo que uno estaba esperando hasta este día se ha cumplido, sin embargo algo que no me gusto mucho es que es un juego repetitivo, un combate no espectacular y un mundo abierto que no puedes estar tranquilo apreciando el paisaje porque a cada rato hay maquinas que no te van a dejar en paz.
    Bien por Guerrilla al entrar a este nuevo genero, bien por PS4 por tener estos buenos juegos y bien por Sony por apoyar estos proyectos.    … Expand
  98. andrei12kudmen
    May 24, 2018
    10
    Its a great game, huge open world, interesting story and unique setting. Its big success.
  99. loonyever
    May 24, 2018
    8
    es el típico juego de mundo abierto, no ofrece nada nuevo, pero es muy bueno, en mecánicas y gráficas.
  100. Forunner
    May 24, 2018
    9
    Feels a bit like Far Cry with dinosaurs, but the game struggles with characters, as they all seem flat and uninteresting. Not even Aloy feels like a real person with emotions, which is very hard to ignore in the age of games like The Last of Us.
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 115 Critic Reviews

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