Horizon Zero Dawn

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8.4

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  1. TredZ
    Sep 10, 2017
    9
    Really awesome game! just two points:
    - bad RPG/collect mode, I just spent time collecting resources, organize my inventory but at the end it's useless. I just bought last tiers of weapon directly too - not even tried green and blue one :/
    - Do not add trophies like "do the game xx times, in hard, in ultra hard, with no weapons etc." seriously ? I prefer spent time collecting all    Really awesome game! just two points:
    - bad RPG/collect mode, I just spent time collecting resources, organize my inventory but at the end it's useless. I just bought last tiers of weapon directly too - not even tried green and blue one :/
    - Do not add trophies like "do the game xx times, in hard, in ultra hard, with no weapons etc." seriously ? I prefer spent time collecting all objects, discovering the world, but please, I don't want restart the game 10 times.    … Expand
  2. drowblade
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    In games I want three things: good story, original characters and exciting gameplay. If all of that I find, I love game. And, thanks God, HZD that game. Interesting story, nice Aloy, nice npc. And just AMAZING battles with robodiosaurs! Realy, it is great. Just add beautiful big open world, and you get awesome game.
  3. SevenTailedWolf
    Sep 5, 2017
    3
    Contrary to beliefs, this is a game you have already played. The graphics are nice and so are the characters, but the story is in the lackluster department, everything about its story is cliche and tried. Along with the gameplay being extremely standard 3rd person open world shenanigans it really is nothing special. This game by far is an extreme let down, and really the only reason itsContrary to beliefs, this is a game you have already played. The graphics are nice and so are the characters, but the story is in the lackluster department, everything about its story is cliche and tried. Along with the gameplay being extremely standard 3rd person open world shenanigans it really is nothing special. This game by far is an extreme let down, and really the only reason its getting such good reviews is for its graphics, and "story" even though its a very forgettable story. This isn't a game that people will look back on, its boring,normal and a huge letdown… Expand
  4. ps4fan1987
    Sep 4, 2017
    9
    this is one of the best open world games and ps4 title this year of 2017. story is really good and things you can do is great, don't listn to those who gave this a 0/10 ratings, must be xbox pc or zelda fans trolling
  5. AidenDaniel
    Sep 2, 2017
    9
    Great Game.

    This game is great, Honestly great, for the first 20 Hours, after that the games becomes easy, but that's ok because the combat in this game is FANTASTIC and flawless, The story is very good with little to no plot holes.

    9/10
  6. TrophyHunter14
    Aug 30, 2017
    9
    Horizon : Zero Dawn is an amazing game. Graphics are stunning, story is pretty good and the battles just feel so good. It truly never feels boring. In some games huge open world can be empty with no things do, but in Horizon it is so beautifull with lots of enemies and items (like herbs...). Sometimes I would just run around and kill rabbits and fishes with arrows because it gives youHorizon : Zero Dawn is an amazing game. Graphics are stunning, story is pretty good and the battles just feel so good. It truly never feels boring. In some games huge open world can be empty with no things do, but in Horizon it is so beautifull with lots of enemies and items (like herbs...). Sometimes I would just run around and kill rabbits and fishes with arrows because it gives you items that you will need, and while doing so you actually still have fun while practicing your shooting. I would give this game a 9.5 but it is more leaning to 9 than 10.

    Conclusion : an amazing game that guarantees fun and enjoyment.    … Expand
  7. GreedyPete69000
    Aug 30, 2017
    9
    Perfect game. Graphics, story, world building, combat. All 10/10. I expected a little bit more out of the final boss fight but that doesn't bother me very much. I was left thinking about this game for weeks after completing it. Can't wait for the DLC.
  8. Jonesy999999
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Best game I've played since the last of us which says a lot. In fact one of the best I've ever played, the story is very well paced and the game world and graphics are amazing.
  9. maverics
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    well this game is not so much new things IF you had played Witcher 3, Far Cry Primal, and Uncharted
    what i mean is that this game combine many interesting features in other popular games.

    but this game is amazing, graphics, story, game play. I just feel like the characters expression is not too expressive and the BGM could be better.. still this game deserve 10/10
  10. Turbodowg
    Aug 28, 2017
    9
    Horizon. is a fantastic game. It combines brilliant story telling with beautiful graphics, heart stopping action and a good sound-score. Combat works very well and the machine designs are interesting and unique.

    The main protagonist Aloy has a solid backstory that powers her narrative. She is a great example of how to do a female protagonist right. She is believable as a strong warrior    Horizon. is a fantastic game. It combines brilliant story telling with beautiful graphics, heart stopping action and a good sound-score. Combat works very well and the machine designs are interesting and unique.

    The main protagonist Aloy has a solid backstory that powers her narrative. She is a great example of how to do a female protagonist right. She is believable as a strong warrior because we witness what she has gone through to become a strong hero. There are no skimpy outfits and big boobs in this game, Aloy is to be taken seriously. although she still has personality, weaknesses and a sense of humor. She often has to use intelligence to fight the many robotic beasts that hunt in the wild.

    The map is large with many unique areas to explore. The rpg elements may seem a little light for hardcore rpg veterans but they suit the games style. There are no complex skill trees, the skill system is simple and easy. Items, weapons and armor can be buffed but again it's all very accessible to gamer's unfamiliar with rpgs. The weapons used all fit within the lore of the universe and feel authentic.

    There's not many downsides I've experienced. Frame rates seem to hold nicely with little in the way of drops. Quests seem varied at this point (20 hrs in). The only downside to me is that the constant gathering can be a bit of a pain, as it distracts from looking at the scenery. The HUD at first was way to cluttered until I discovered the dynamic HUD which is much better. And the night, day, rain cycle appears to be quite fast. But small gripes that in no way spoil a brilliant game.

    I'm looking forward to completing the game and unraveling some of the interesting mysteries.    … Expand
  11. RaFfr0
    Aug 28, 2017
    9
    At first, this game wasn't so appealing to me, but when i decided to play it, my opinion changed. HZD is great, the graphics, story and combat system are really good.
  12. Lordxelliah
    Aug 28, 2017
    8
    un gran bel gioco anche se non originale , ha preso ispirazione da molti giochi Ubisoft ma ha saputo metterli abbastanza bene insieme ... Grande neo è il personaggio che non mi fa impazzire e non piace neanche esteticamente
  13. zephir93
    Aug 28, 2017
    9
    not bad fo a new ip, the combat system is good but too frantic on some occasions, graphics superb but no physics, openworld very good with great lore and nice to visit.

    i never liked guerrilla, but they done a nice good step. i think that horizon can be like uncharted 1 and become a masterpiece with the second chapter.

    well done sony and guerrila, you must be proud of horizon
  14. v4vendetta
    Aug 26, 2017
    8
    Call me a dumb or whatever, I don't care. I am a PC master race and I bought a PS4 to play Horizon Zero Dawn (after playing it in my friend's console obviously).

    Impressive storyline, eye feasting graphics, engaging gameplay.
  15. FL4MBO
    Aug 25, 2017
    9
    PROS: Story; Head Characters; Beautifully Open World; Graphics is amazing; Combat System; Robotic animals cute, detalized and dangerous; Lore really interesting; Really funny gameplay
    MINUSES: Face Animation
  16. LagJ
    Aug 24, 2017
    5
    The first few hours are a blast, presenting an intriguing story and exciting gameplay. Then HZD goes open world and everything falls apart. It's boring and it's derivative. Our archer prehistoric (post-historic?) caveman heroine (Brave, Hunger Games) has to harvest plants and hunt animals (every MMO) to craft a bigger pouch (Far Cry) to carry 5 more arrows. There are towers to climb thatThe first few hours are a blast, presenting an intriguing story and exciting gameplay. Then HZD goes open world and everything falls apart. It's boring and it's derivative. Our archer prehistoric (post-historic?) caveman heroine (Brave, Hunger Games) has to harvest plants and hunt animals (every MMO) to craft a bigger pouch (Far Cry) to carry 5 more arrows. There are towers to climb that will reveal the map (Assassin's Creed). She has a device to investigate crime scenes (Batman Arkham series) or to follow footprints (The Witcher 3) or to tag enemies in outposts (Far Cry again - they love Far Cry - it's ok I do too).
    And you say..BUT man it has giant robots! That it does. And nearly all of them can one- or two-shot you if you're not prepared. So Horizon's WIN button goes like this:

    Tag the robots, lay some traps, lay some ropes, stealth kill one robot from behind, get noticed by the others because you're not squatting in the grass anymore, try to target their weakspots with the bow and fail because it's slow and they're twitchy machines, frantically dodge roll as they come at you (Dark Souls - sorry DS) and lead them into the traps you laid. Finish the survivor with your spear. If there are two or more left run away from the area because you won't survive. And go gather more plants to make traps.
    That's it - for every single encounter.
    The writing is awful, it's childish and expository, no one has anything interesting to say and everyone has a fetch quest for you. These are deeply spiritual tribes who fear technology and civilization because it destroyed their world, who have to survive amidst dangerous killing machines. And all they care about is you bringing them a stupid plant.
    But hey, the game's very pretty. Yay.

    Edit: It also has possibly the worst level up skill tree I have ever seen in my life as a gamer. Highlights: shoot while on a rope (shouldn't Aloy know this already), ledge kills for the nonexistant situations where enemies are next to a ledge, gather more plants from resources. Last tier unlockable skills add a bit of damage to base moves. WOW. Just WOW. Reaaaally makes me look forward to levelling up.    … Expand
  17. ProudSword
    Aug 23, 2017
    10
    Simply, this game is a masterpiece.
    - Great story line
    - Fabulous open world game
    - Super amazing A.I
    - Addictive
    - Challenging if you are looking for it
    - Very well polished game.
    - The dev's know how to satisfy their fan.
  18. PeteAkuma
    Aug 23, 2017
    10
    THE GREATEST PLAYSTATION 4 GAME EVER!
    Horizon Zero Dawn, without a doubt, will become a true classic of PlayStation 4! 10 years from now, when someone asks me: "What is the best PS4 game you've ever played". Horizon Zero Dawn would be on top of my mind. (and hopefully God of War too)
    This game is phenomenal not just because it has the best graphics, or the fantastic and innovative    THE GREATEST PLAYSTATION 4 GAME EVER!
    Horizon Zero Dawn, without a doubt, will become a true classic of PlayStation 4! 10 years from now, when someone asks me: "What is the best PS4 game you've ever played". Horizon Zero Dawn would be on top of my mind. (and hopefully God of War too)
    This game is phenomenal not just because it has the best graphics, or the fantastic and innovative gameplay or unique and daring story, it's the combined of everything. But above all, it's Aloy that's shine the most.
    A story driven game can only be as good as how you make the characters to be. Characters are everything, In Zelda we have Link, in Halo we have Masterchief and in Horizon, we have Aloy. Aloy is the testament of a GREAT female lead, she experiences struggle, she has hardship and above all, she's relatable and extremely interesting. She's very badass and very special yes, but unlike most of other stories where they make 'em badass "just because" ...
    Aloy is badass and special for a reason, i can't say why cuz it's integrated with the plot. But i can guarantee you that almost everything she does, has a motive, and morality is on her side.
    At the end of the day, i really don't want to spoil the fun, so if you want to know how fantastic this game is, YOU MUST PLAY IT! It's one of those games that you will force your children to play it!    … Expand
  19. BorisBomb
    Aug 22, 2017
    10
    This was absolutely amazing i loved every second of it. This is way freaking better than the kill zone franchise i hope to god they keep going with it please.
  20. liamjason
    Aug 19, 2017
    10
    Best game of 2017 so far....story, graphics, character development, music, controls are all fantastic! I think we should give Guerilla Games and Naughty Dog all our money and let them take over development of all games.
  21. InfinityLirios
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    Un mundo interesante y lleno de vida, aunque ciertas misiones me dejaron esperando mas, especialmente las secundarias, me gusto que ciertos diálogos sean afectados por las misiones secundarias, pero a mi parecer no cele saco el provecho suficiente a igual que con algunas habilidades relacionadas con el manejo de las maquinas, como las limitadas monturas que tienes en el juego y la nulaUn mundo interesante y lleno de vida, aunque ciertas misiones me dejaron esperando mas, especialmente las secundarias, me gusto que ciertos diálogos sean afectados por las misiones secundarias, pero a mi parecer no cele saco el provecho suficiente a igual que con algunas habilidades relacionadas con el manejo de las maquinas, como las limitadas monturas que tienes en el juego y la nula capacidad de poder darles ordenes mas allá de llamar a una montura.… Expand
  22. Fostero1993
    Aug 18, 2017
    9
    Świetna grafika, cudowny świat gry oraz ciekawa fabuła. Grając w Horizon: Zero Dawn rzucało się w oczy podobieństwo z Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, co oczywiście rzutuje na plus. Duży rodzaj arsenału jak i przeciwników, z którymi należy walczyć przyjmując inne taktyki jak i rodzaje uzbrojenia potrzebnego do sprawniejszego pokonania wroga. Gra daje na prawdę sporo możliwości i się nie nudzi.Świetna grafika, cudowny świat gry oraz ciekawa fabuła. Grając w Horizon: Zero Dawn rzucało się w oczy podobieństwo z Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, co oczywiście rzutuje na plus. Duży rodzaj arsenału jak i przeciwników, z którymi należy walczyć przyjmując inne taktyki jak i rodzaje uzbrojenia potrzebnego do sprawniejszego pokonania wroga. Gra daje na prawdę sporo możliwości i się nie nudzi. Polecam… Expand
  23. BritishNerd
    Aug 17, 2017
    3
    Whilst the graphics are attractive and the A.I are well programmed, the story severely lacks any depth and the missions are quite basic and by the numbers. The game perhaps suffers most from its very poorly written, bland and boring protagonist; Aloy, the character lacks any emotional depth and her voice acting is somewhat passable. One of the only redeeming qualities of the game itself isWhilst the graphics are attractive and the A.I are well programmed, the story severely lacks any depth and the missions are quite basic and by the numbers. The game perhaps suffers most from its very poorly written, bland and boring protagonist; Aloy, the character lacks any emotional depth and her voice acting is somewhat passable. One of the only redeeming qualities of the game itself is the size of the map and the various 'cauldrons' dotted around it. I found the game to be severely over-hyped it makes an attempt to something very fresh and new but ends up being a very by the numbers action game, the game also makes an attempt to be an RPG, the various times you act based on options based on personal choice feel practically meaningless as they may hardly affect anything in relation to the story line. Overall the game makes a valiant attempt to be something 'hip' and new but falls flat and ends up being what i can describe as a boring version of 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt', if you think of playing this game and haven't played the Witcher 3, please take my advice and play that instead and whilst this may sound spiteful (take it as constructive criticism), anyone who give the game a 10 out of 10 is clearly blind to any of its many flaws.… Expand
  24. HTGamer
    Aug 15, 2017
    9
    Horizon: Zero Dawn is a really fun open world game developed by Sony's Guerilla Games studio for the PS4.

    Its gameplay is much inspired by the likes of the recent Far Cry games, Tomb Raider 2013, The Witcher 3 and Red Dead Redemption, yet somehow Guerilla managed to produce a well-rounded and cohesive gameplay experience that doesn't feel just like a collection of borrowed ideas from    Horizon: Zero Dawn is a really fun open world game developed by Sony's Guerilla Games studio for the PS4.

    Its gameplay is much inspired by the likes of the recent Far Cry games, Tomb Raider 2013, The Witcher 3 and Red Dead Redemption, yet somehow Guerilla managed to produce a well-rounded and cohesive gameplay experience that doesn't feel just like a collection of borrowed ideas from other successful, competing games.

    You play as Aloy, a girl who has been cast out from her tribe for mysterious reasons, who also lives in a post-apocalyptic world where various dinosaur-like machines roam the lands, while the once great human civilization has fallen. In this world the remnants of humanity, having lost access to technology and knowledge from times past, have re-organised themselves into various tribes. The player's mission is to discover what happened in the distant past, gain the acceptance of their people, and ultimately save the world from the robots and their masters.

    Just like other open world games, there are many things to do and collectables to pick up. Complete main missions and side quests, explore dungeons, climb towers, clear bandit camps, perform errands, collect audio logs, pick up flowers, craft arrows and potions, you name it. However, all these are part of a cohesive experience and whatever you may do at any given time, you will rarely get bored or have a sense of fatigue (which is a problem with many other open world games).

    Despite the heavy gameplay borrows from other games, Horizon's world, lore, storytelling and main characters are original, if not quite spectacular and memorable as, say, The Last of Us. Other than Aloy, only a few other human characters are developed well enough. The various machines however are mostly excellent and very well-animated, ranging from the little Watchers and Scrappers, to the mid-sized Ravagers and Longlegs, to the fearsome Thunderjaws and Deathbringers. Fighting the robots is pretty challenging (although it's not Souls-like difficult) and thanks to the robust combat system and all the tools at your disposal (weapons, traps, potions) you can beat them quite easily after you learn how to fight effectively. The game's story is clearly built around the concept of fighting robotic dinosaurs in a post-apocalyptic world and not the other way around, so (even though the developers have tried their best to come up with something great) it lacks the magic and punch of other successful story-driven game series such as Uncharted, The Witcher, Final Fantasy, Mass Effect, Metal Gear or The Last of Us.

    Horizon: Zero Dawn is the most beautiful game currently available on PS4, easily surpassing Uncharted 4. The game's world is so pleasing to the eye that I don't mind walking from mission to mission instead of mounting a machine or fast traveling (which of course I do if I have to go a really long distance). Aloy's voice acting is great and the music is subtle but fitting.

    My only gripes with the game are these. 1st, having to pick up flowers from the world can become a bit frustrating, because you need to pick up a lot of them, and this can affect the game's pace. 2nd, the AI is somewhat inconsistent, with human enemies feeling less intelligent and competent than the machines. For the record, I am playing on the Hard difficulty setting, and I have played the game through to its very end. 3rd, most of the characters other than Aloy and Sylens are bland and uninteresting.

    All in all, Horizon: Zero Dawn is a great game and a joy to play through. It's easily one of the best PS4 games out there. It's gonna receive a DLC expansion soon enough named The Frozen Wilds, and I hope that the post-credits scene means it will get a proper sequel at some point.    … Expand
  25. MestreSilva
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    Nice graphics, a beautiful open world and environment, incredible sound and the story is good, but not a Hollywood movie (like a MGS). The I.A is really good and the level design helps to gameplay fine. TURN OFF the HUD information and enjoy this awesome game, if you have a PS4 system you need play this game. Thanks Guerrilla and SONY! Thanks my friends from Brazil, visit my channel on YT.
  26. earfalass
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    I feel sorry for Xbox users. They have no idea what they're missing.
    Map is big and good, graphics are awesome, story is great, soundtracks are great
    Long story short, buy and play it you'll not regret it
  27. AndoreGhost
    Aug 15, 2017
    9
    Definitely worth playing.
    Or I should probably say reliving the amazing story of Aloy as she uncovers her link to Dr. Elisabet Sobeck and the great sacrifice that she made. The events of the game take you to a distant future where the world is overrun by robots while humanity is reduced to relatively primitive tribes.
    Technically the game is very well made and I have been unable to find    Definitely worth playing.
    Or I should probably say reliving the amazing story of Aloy as she uncovers her link to Dr. Elisabet Sobeck and the great sacrifice that she made. The events of the game take you to a distant future where the world is overrun by robots while humanity is reduced to relatively primitive tribes.
    Technically the game is very well made and I have been unable to find any noticeable flaws. Well maybe the way Aloy moves is a little to arcady but that’s easy to get used to.    … Expand
  28. ScaRy666
    Aug 12, 2017
    9
    Guerillas finest game.... the gameplay is top notch and that is blanketed by a fantastically rendered world.... the color palette is incredible... the story is well told and well depicted ...
  29. Kamikazeshocki
    Aug 11, 2017
    9
    This game is the best way to show of your PS4 pro and HDR TV. If you are fortunate to have one you will be constantly in awe. In addition to the graphics the game has a very good and catchy OST, a good believable plot with decent main character but forgettable sidecharacters. Exploring the world and claiming the wildness and it's robo-animals is highly addicting. The sidequest are more orThis game is the best way to show of your PS4 pro and HDR TV. If you are fortunate to have one you will be constantly in awe. In addition to the graphics the game has a very good and catchy OST, a good believable plot with decent main character but forgettable sidecharacters. Exploring the world and claiming the wildness and it's robo-animals is highly addicting. The sidequest are more or less boring and getting all weapons is a bit too easy I think. The combat system itself, with it's diverse ammo types and exploring weaknesses and believable robo AI is very good. Though the the melee part is almost non existant/sloppy.
    In the end Horizon does not do anything new, except the robo animals in a post apocalyptic stone age setting, but almost everything is triple A in this title and it delivers. Since I noticed the Platinum trophy is quite easy here I spent the time (50h? ) to do 100% here. One of the best games this year. Though Nier Automata and Persona 5 alone are better.    … Expand
  30. ahmadhz1999
    Aug 8, 2017
    9
    beautiful game you should play it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  31. That1African
    Aug 7, 2017
    9
    I'm not going into detail here. Right sure I'm a Fanboy but this game is really good. If u have a PS4 and you love open world RPG games then u should pick this up. Music is great. Huntin is in-Depth and enjoyable story great, overall a great game.
  32. Rikze
    Aug 4, 2017
    7
    Great game, but the exploring in this game was horrible bad and boring, but otherwise the story was incredible and the combat was awesome, but i love exploring in open world games, so it will drag the score abit down, so i will only give it 7/10, but if you love a good story, this is a must try game!
  33. HasIThink
    Aug 4, 2017
    7
    I'm a big fan of story based RPGs, and this game is a good addition. However, it is not nearly as good as some people are saying. The story is slightly interesting, but it's also sort of uninspired and cliche. The open world does have quite a bit to do, but what the open world has to offer gets repetitive. The combat is pretty fun, except it's a console exclusive shooter with bad auto aim.I'm a big fan of story based RPGs, and this game is a good addition. However, it is not nearly as good as some people are saying. The story is slightly interesting, but it's also sort of uninspired and cliche. The open world does have quite a bit to do, but what the open world has to offer gets repetitive. The combat is pretty fun, except it's a console exclusive shooter with bad auto aim. I found my first playthrough to be very tedious and straining, but new game + fixed a lot of my problems. It has it's highs and lows, the highs being very high and the lows being very low. A high would be the fantastic opening and great cinematics, and a low would be repetitively grinding for hours in order to reach the right level for a quest (problem not present in new game +). It is very difficult, but there's a nice payoff when you finish a tough battle. One big plus is the games absolutely jaw-dropping ending which I won't spoil. I was always pretty interested to learn more about the past, and when I finally got some new info on the "old ones" it felt great. I would say this is a decent game you should buy used or while it's on sale. It's no Witcher 3, but it's fun.… Expand
  34. Akk3d1s
    Aug 4, 2017
    8
    For a guy with a very rich history of gaming I find myself in a bit of a pickle with this game. The me of maybe 4-5 years ago would have given this a 9, but the me of today cannot give it more than an 8. When you have been playing games for more than 20 years, new and unique experiences become rare.

    This game has some really nice visuals, good audio and solid game mechanics. However, it    For a guy with a very rich history of gaming I find myself in a bit of a pickle with this game. The me of maybe 4-5 years ago would have given this a 9, but the me of today cannot give it more than an 8. When you have been playing games for more than 20 years, new and unique experiences become rare.

    This game has some really nice visuals, good audio and solid game mechanics. However, it just doesn't grab my attention that much. I can play for 15 mins and then I want to do something else.

    Some machine models really look crap and you think to yourself - "did a small kid design this specific model"? Maybe there was a bring your kid to work day and the best creature drawing got converted into a 3d model used for the game. I don't know.

    The story is intriguing in the sense that you want to know what happened, and I think at the core has potential. But the journey from start to finish loses that feeling almost immediately. In some cases certain aspects of the game felt more like a chore than a truly enjoyable experience.

    I see why people like it, but I have yet to find that connection...    … Expand
  35. arnymateo
    Aug 4, 2017
    10
    Jaw dropping Game. This game is awesome, I can't put it down. I start playing it and next thing I know it is 2 hours later. There is so much to do. Lots of main and side quests. You can also just run around and kill stuff. It is fun, looks great and very fun to play.
  36. NihiRagnarK
    Aug 3, 2017
    9
    I really enjoy this game to 100% completion.
    + The graph is easily one of the best
    + Great map, gorgeous view and fascinating enemies + Such a fabulous eco-environment of machines + Every fighting mechanism (bows, traps, tear, elements and etc.) in this game is quite unique and useful. Definite fun to engaged with. + The learning curve is well-designed especially for its early stages,    I really enjoy this game to 100% completion.
    + The graph is easily one of the best
    + Great map, gorgeous view and fascinating enemies
    + Such a fabulous eco-environment of machines
    + Every fighting mechanism (bows, traps, tear, elements and etc.) in this game is quite unique and useful. Definite fun to engaged with.
    + The learning curve is well-designed especially for its early stages, this is hardly seem in recent open-world games
    - Human enemies is kind of stupid
    - The story is a little bit plain and childish.    … Expand
  37. Caiobrz
    Aug 1, 2017
    9
    This superb game check all the marks from gameplay to visuals and plot. As much as I enjoyed enough to complete a NewGame+ and then some, it remains to be said that there are a few aspects that still lack to make it a 10/10, like some quests that magically complete themselves, lack of NPC interaction with the environment or the player (some just stand there, forever), and some questionableThis superb game check all the marks from gameplay to visuals and plot. As much as I enjoyed enough to complete a NewGame+ and then some, it remains to be said that there are a few aspects that still lack to make it a 10/10, like some quests that magically complete themselves, lack of NPC interaction with the environment or the player (some just stand there, forever), and some questionable simplification that takes away some survival/RPG, which while not bad at all, could at least have been a difficulty option, like the ability to switch armor on the fly (you can pretty much change your gear as you see incoming projectiles of each type) and ammo crafting on the fly (while you are attacked even). In any other game, these would be annoying and even negative, but HZD is such a masterpiece that they are only a mild nitpicking issue that prevents me from saying this is a 10/10, but not a 9/10 ... can't I give it 9.5? ;)… Expand
  38. Bondos
    Jul 30, 2017
    9
    This is one of those vide games that you need to have if you own PS4 it is very fun and the story made me fall in love with the game. There are still some problems with you wanting to replay it because some side quests are boring and the skills tree is very easy to finish. The game has a wonderful story and a amazing! Protagonist
    So if you have a PlayStation 4 and don't have this game,    This is one of those vide games that you need to have if you own PS4 it is very fun and the story made me fall in love with the game. There are still some problems with you wanting to replay it because some side quests are boring and the skills tree is very easy to finish. The game has a wonderful story and a amazing! Protagonist
    So if you have a PlayStation 4 and don't have this game, you'll be happy to hear it stands tall with uncharted 4.    … Expand
  39. Tito23
    Jul 26, 2017
    9
    This take from Guerrilla Games of getting out of their comfort zone of the Kill Zone series is astonishing. From sticking with linear FPS to an open world RPG, you would not think this is their first open world game. The rich graphics of utilizing every ounce of the PS4 power is revolutionary. It is well optimized and so beautiful and crisp. I have gotten lost at the different environmentsThis take from Guerrilla Games of getting out of their comfort zone of the Kill Zone series is astonishing. From sticking with linear FPS to an open world RPG, you would not think this is their first open world game. The rich graphics of utilizing every ounce of the PS4 power is revolutionary. It is well optimized and so beautiful and crisp. I have gotten lost at the different environments of this game because it just sinks you in.

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

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

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

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

    Overall, this game is a fantastic stepping stone for Guerrilla Games to go forth with new installments and a bigger win for Sony for bringing yet another fantastic exclusive to their line up of games.    … Expand
  40. kevgamr7
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    Best game for PS4 (for now). Especially the Visuals are great. So, if you want a beautiful open world game, Horizon: Zero Dawn is definitely a recommendation.
  41. naveedesahar
    Jul 24, 2017
    9
    A simple statement sums up my review "Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of the very few games this generation that lived up to its hype". Recommended to anyone who has lost hope in highly anticipated AAA titles.

    I don't know which aspect i should appraise. This game is near perfect in almost everything it delivers. Combat and leveling up system are two best aspect of this game. Different    A simple statement sums up my review "Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of the very few games this generation that lived up to its hype". Recommended to anyone who has lost hope in highly anticipated AAA titles.

    I don't know which aspect i should appraise. This game is near perfect in almost everything it delivers. Combat and leveling up system are two best aspect of this game. Different variety of weapons allow the player a different approach to kill the machine. Leveling up system is addictive to an extend that I played this game 20 hours straight without a break on two different occasions. Killing machines, looting, searching for crafting resources and mods is very satisfying. Some aspects of the game are inspired by latest Tomb Raider. It's not a criticism, I actually liked how it copied some stuff from that game.

    There isn't much to discuss when you're talking about the weak aspects of this game. Major thing I noticed is, this game does not reward for playing on higher difficulties. Not even a trophy. I was expecting xp loot in hard difficulty and switched to normal when I found out there is nothing you get for playing in hard difficulty. Graphics are good but some people are saying they have never seen graphics like this before. Its a straight lie. or maybe they don't play video games too much. According to open world games standard, maybe this game has the best graphics but not in general. Same goes for story. In video games actual story matter less then the way it's delivered, and this game had not delivered it properly in my opinion. I'm not trying to say that story and graphics are weak aspects of this game. I'm just trying to say I have played games with better story and graphics.    … Expand
  42. agentken
    Jul 23, 2017
    1
    HZD is a good game.But, cant compete with GTA 5, Far cry 3, Phantom pain , Witcher 3, and new zelda in open world perspective. The graphic is top notch and the hunting is fun.
  43. Cesarhawk
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    Un gran juego con un apartado técnico sobresaliente y una jugabilidad excelente. Aunque tiene ciertos fallos y los combates contra las bestias mecánicas pueden hacerse algo monótonos, todo lo demás compensa. Guerrilla da un golpe sobre la mesa y demuestra como ya hizo con Killzone 1 que es un gran estudio capaz de crear obras maestras.
  44. hypernewbie
    Jul 22, 2017
    0
    Graphics, audio, storyline, setting, writing, dialogue are all 10/10 across the board.
    Combat is complete trash and scores -100 points. I can't give a negative score on metacritic so 0 it is. The game is breathtakingly awesome until you actually try to PLAY the game.
    Bullet sponge enemies. Insanely **** camera. The camera is your enemy. I would say the final boss of the game can just    Graphics, audio, storyline, setting, writing, dialogue are all 10/10 across the board.
    Combat is complete trash and scores -100 points. I can't give a negative score on metacritic so 0 it is. The game is breathtakingly awesome until you actually try to PLAY the game.

    Bullet sponge enemies. Insanely **** camera. The camera is your enemy. I would say the final boss of the game can just be changed to the camera. You just fight the camera for 5 hours straight and if you win over the camera you win the game and credits roll.

    All of Aloy's actions are just too f*cking SLOW. Shooting is slow reloading is slow loading extra arrows is slow running is slow dodging is slow stop running is slow walking is slow sprinting is slow swimming is slow switching weapons is slow crafting ammo is slow taking aim is slow drinking health potions is slow fighting camera to see your opponent is slow switching into focus is slow switching out of focus is slow using focus is slow moving while in focus is slow finding stuff to highlight using focus is slow sneaking is slow sliding is slow coming out of slide is slow jumping is slow landing is slow light attack is too slow heavy attack is too slow tripcasting is slow ropecasting is too slow. I think you get the point.

    Rocksmashers can literally dig themselves out of the ground, attack and go back down in the same time you take to drink 1 potion. That says something about how ridiculously slow Aloy is in this game. I would argue this could classify as a turn based strategy game or maybe turn based card game like heartstone.

    For good camera and combat please refer to Vanguard or Devil May Cry. That is good combat. This is not good combat. Aspire to be good combat.    … Expand
  45. Thunderstruck44
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    I've only had my PlayStation 4 for about a week but this might be one of the most interesting games that I've ever played. It's a lot of fun and very addictive with so much to do. I've put about 20 hours into it and I don't feel like I've hardly scratched the surface of what is available to me. The gameplay is fantastic, the stealth features are incredibly well done, and there hasn't beenI've only had my PlayStation 4 for about a week but this might be one of the most interesting games that I've ever played. It's a lot of fun and very addictive with so much to do. I've put about 20 hours into it and I don't feel like I've hardly scratched the surface of what is available to me. The gameplay is fantastic, the stealth features are incredibly well done, and there hasn't been a point yet where I feel like I am overpowered but I never feel too underpowered either. Definitely one of the standout titles for PlayStation. If you have a PlayStation 4 then you need to own this game.… Expand
  46. manny123
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    I literally just made an account on Metacritic 5 mins ago, just so i could leave a positive review for this astounding game.

    The Pros: breathtaking visuals, amazing soundtrack, fun and interesting game play mechanics, and a story line that has been well thought out and carefully written. The cons: The disappointment knowing you'll have to wait for Horizon 2 because Horizon was such    I literally just made an account on Metacritic 5 mins ago, just so i could leave a positive review for this astounding game.

    The Pros: breathtaking visuals, amazing soundtrack, fun and interesting game play mechanics, and a story line that has been well thought out and carefully written.

    The cons: The disappointment knowing you'll have to wait for Horizon 2 because Horizon was such an amazing game!

    If you haven't bought this game yet then buy it now, highly recommended.    … Expand
  47. ourtimehascome
    Jul 19, 2017
    1
    The environments are absolutely stunning, but the repetitive combat and lackluster story ultimately lead to a derivative experience. Instead of doing something new, it is instead a culmination of a bunch of ideas that have already been done before. The setting is a typical post-apocalyptic open-world. Except it's so empty, you have to run from one end to another multiple times with nothingThe environments are absolutely stunning, but the repetitive combat and lackluster story ultimately lead to a derivative experience. Instead of doing something new, it is instead a culmination of a bunch of ideas that have already been done before. The setting is a typical post-apocalyptic open-world. Except it's so empty, you have to run from one end to another multiple times with nothing to do but grab things to craft on your journey between point A to point B.

    Meanwhile the locations all look the same. I can't tell any of them apart, even if they are beautifully created and rendered. Not to mention the crafting in this game is the priority, and it's one of the worst crafting minigames I have seen in a game. It's so tedious it makes the rest of the game unplayable.    … Expand
  48. Merchant-B
    Jul 18, 2017
    0
    The gameplay and the environment are perfect, but the boring story line and motionless character seen awful to me. What a waste for the awesome gameplay merchanic and glorious environments.
  49. THEHARDSHAAD
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    I have played hundreds of games in my life and i must say that horizon is one of them. It is indeed a very unique game and the Storyline, the characters and the machines are VERY UNIQUE. This game is perfect if you enjoy open world games and if you want a game with a creative campaign,amazing combat and if you really enjoy the side story of video games. you have side quest that are reallyI have played hundreds of games in my life and i must say that horizon is one of them. It is indeed a very unique game and the Storyline, the characters and the machines are VERY UNIQUE. This game is perfect if you enjoy open world games and if you want a game with a creative campaign,amazing combat and if you really enjoy the side story of video games. you have side quest that are really helpful in terms of leveling up, learning more about machines or know more about the whole story. This game has the best graphics i have ever seen as well out of all other games i have played. If you love playing the side quests (like me) there is one problem and this is a filler.filler means where u have to go one place to another that is VERY far but that isn't much of a problem as you can craft or buy fast travel packs which are very easy to get. I 100% reccomend you get this game and if you have a PS4PRO and a 4k TV then there is no reason why you shouldn't buy horizon as this is compatible to show 4k graphics… Expand
  50. CanadianYeti
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    Horizon: Zero Dawn is a beautifully crafted game. Boasting an excellent and intriguing story, gorgeous world and enemy design, a great cast, unique gameplay and an open world that’d make Breath of the Wild jealous, this easily joins Uncharted 4 in the ranks of PS4’s must-have exclusives.
  51. JaySilver
    Jul 17, 2017
    5
    Absolutely mediocre. The game really got me hooked at first, but it was sold as the "holy grail of gaming". Sadly, this is not the case. Although its very, very polished, the Quests are repetitive, the combat is boring and the gear looks very similar. The story was well done tough and the facial animations are pretty neat. To sum it up: this game is just as good as any other ubisoft game.Absolutely mediocre. The game really got me hooked at first, but it was sold as the "holy grail of gaming". Sadly, this is not the case. Although its very, very polished, the Quests are repetitive, the combat is boring and the gear looks very similar. The story was well done tough and the facial animations are pretty neat. To sum it up: this game is just as good as any other ubisoft game. It even has "towers" to cover up the map. After a few hours, I just wanted to finish it quickly, so I can put it back into my shelf. Just to be clear: if this game was actually made by ubisoft and not sony, it would've been probably torn apart by butthurt gamers. But thanks to the sony fanboys, thats not the case.… Expand
  52. Dafool5566
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    This game is every bit as great as the initial trailers revealed it to be and better. It's so fun that I've often ignored friend's game requests just to keep playing, and I've lost track of time on it more times than I can count... its gorgeous, the script and music both are A+, and I cannot wait for the expansion coming out soon!
  53. kasparius
    Jul 15, 2017
    7
    I ended up enjoying the game quite a bit, because for the most part I enjoy an open world RPG more than the next fellow, but it's far from the masterpiece that some people say it is.

    First of all, If you've played Witcher 3 and Breath of the Wild, this game will not feel fresh to you at all. If you're a Monster Hunter fan, than the huge monster battles in Horizon Zero Dawn will seem    I ended up enjoying the game quite a bit, because for the most part I enjoy an open world RPG more than the next fellow, but it's far from the masterpiece that some people say it is.

    First of all, If you've played Witcher 3 and Breath of the Wild, this game will not feel fresh to you at all. If you're a Monster Hunter fan, than the huge monster battles in Horizon Zero Dawn will seem simple and dumbed-down.

    The main strength of the game is that it's a well made game that doesn't overstay its welcome, has solid gameplay and a good main story. I was never bored while playing it and always welcomed going back to it. It's a good looking game, although I will say not as atmospheric as Witcher 3, and I still think that despite the technical limitations the almost hand painted quality of Breath of the Wild makes it a much more unique looking game than Horizon Zero Dawn. I think similarly to The Wind Waker on Game Cube, the games that were considered technically more accomplished at the time, like Resident Evil 4 for instance, will age terribly, while you could still start up the Wind Waker and be impressed by the art direction. 5 years from now, Breath of the Wild will still look good, and Horizon Zero Dawn will be obsolete. I think the current realistic approach to video games, while technically impressive, make the limitations of technology all the more obvious. For instance, when you look at the characters faces in Horizon, you are at first impressed by the likeliness, but then all you end up doing is noticing what isn't quite right. like facial hair, teeth, or skin tones. I think a skillful art direction is more important than realism.

    While I did say that the main story is interesting enough to hold your attention, I can certainly not say the same of any of the side quests. The other main issue is that literally none of the characters are interesting. (save for maybe Alloy and Sylens, although that might be due to Lance Reddick's performance) They are absolutely milquetoast and cookie cutter stereotypes that remind us all too much that we live in a post Witcher 3 world. The game gives you plenty of documents to read and audio files to listen to, which would be fine if they were interesting, but they are anything but. I think I've had more fun reading the phone book.

    Having said all of that, I understand that with a big open world like this, comes limitations, and it's still an impressive effort from the devs. The variety in monsters is quite good, and some of them are genuinely challenging before you understand how to approach them, or get very overpowered once you unlock all the good equipment. I liked the hunting challenges, and collecting the right parts to unlock armors and upgrades kept me entertained for a while. The game is on the shorter side for an open world RPG. You could easily finish it in 30-40 hours if you focus on the main story, 60-70 if you're a completionist. But that is a blessing in a way, because the game would overstay its welcome if it lasted any longer.

    In conclusion, if you like open world games and are not expecting great characters and amazing side quests, you will enjoy this game.

    73/100    … Expand
  54. InkedUpJohnny
    Jul 15, 2017
    2
    Purchased this yesterday. I played about 5 hours and concluded that the story is at an 8th grade level and the gameplay is a mix of a lot of better, more entertaining games of the genre. Overall, I found the interface to be awkward, the crafting to be non intuitive, and the combat to be really boring. Worse, the overall story of the game is (I guess) supposed to be a big morality play.Purchased this yesterday. I played about 5 hours and concluded that the story is at an 8th grade level and the gameplay is a mix of a lot of better, more entertaining games of the genre. Overall, I found the interface to be awkward, the crafting to be non intuitive, and the combat to be really boring. Worse, the overall story of the game is (I guess) supposed to be a big morality play. I felt like I was being preached at the whole time - and it was done SO BADLY. "You need to save the tribe" etc. Oh, please. Have some respect for your audience! This could have been a great game, but I'm guessing the leadership behind the execution was either on the warpath to drive a huge morality play, or just amateur. Oh well. Can't please all the people all the time. I'll just wait for the sequel to The Last Of Us for a decent, interesting, socially relevant RPG done by game development team that won't treat me like I'm 12. :)… Expand
  55. inthecrease31
    Jul 14, 2017
    10
    I rarely give a game a 10, and I'm not even much of an RPG fan, but Horizon Zero Dawn is OUTSTANDING! There isn't much more to say that hasn't already been said about this game - it is simply a MUST PLAY. I just finished playing the game after countless hours and I'll be going back to start a new game+. Great value for money even at full price. There are a few minor issues, but nothingI rarely give a game a 10, and I'm not even much of an RPG fan, but Horizon Zero Dawn is OUTSTANDING! There isn't much more to say that hasn't already been said about this game - it is simply a MUST PLAY. I just finished playing the game after countless hours and I'll be going back to start a new game+. Great value for money even at full price. There are a few minor issues, but nothing game breaking. If l had to criticize something, it would only be that the voice over lip syncing is not always spot on. Not a big deal and somewhat understandable when you consider how many characters and conversations this game has. To sync everything perfectly would have probably delayed the release of the game unnecessarily. Despite this small criticism, anyone who ranks this game less than a 8 has no clue.… Expand
  56. theTRUTHson
    Jul 14, 2017
    6
    This is a new franchise that brings nothing new to the table. Absolutely nothing. Instead, it copies all sorts of games like Ubisoft open worlds, Tomb Raider, Witcher, and others.

    This is a mediocre game with good graphics. The hype was fake, caused by games media and fanboys. This is not what they told you it is, I am giving you a heads up. You have already played this a million    This is a new franchise that brings nothing new to the table. Absolutely nothing. Instead, it copies all sorts of games like Ubisoft open worlds, Tomb Raider, Witcher, and others.

    This is a mediocre game with good graphics. The hype was fake, caused by games media and fanboys.

    This is not what they told you it is, I am giving you a heads up. You have already played this a million times before by playing other games. And those games were probably more interesting too.    … Expand
  57. AudioHead2001
    Jul 12, 2017
    9
    Fun game, lush beautiful fully realized world. The mechanical creatures are so well designed visually, and the skill progression is well thought out and unique.
  58. jacksamthompson
    Jul 12, 2017
    9
    Love this game. Incredible world and enemies. Every encounter feels truly epic. Great to have a female protagonist and the story overall is such an interesting concept. Great soundtrack and the world feels great. I just wish the characters were a little more engaging. not far off a perfect game, nonetheless.
  59. mildewman
    Jul 12, 2017
    9
    I really enjoyed this game. The combat is very well balanced and exciting. Graphics are mostly incredible, apart from some of the human stettlements that are monochromatic. Good story and voice acting. Nice use of PSpro. Im really looking foward to a sequal!
  60. 9to10Gaming
    Jul 11, 2017
    1
    Like most open world games, this game gets boring really quick. It has the same problem as many other open world games: you feel you're doing the same all the time and just have to tick a list.

    I played about 10 hours but couldn't motivate to finish it...
  61. shenlong
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    The story grips you right out of the gate. Storylines have always been convoluted in open world games because of how sidetracked the player can get with other tasks and side quests.
  62. AlekZ93
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn mini-review. From the first minutes of the game, I already realized that in front of me the future masterpiece. Guerrilla Games told us a terrific story from which it's hard to break away. The game has an amazing story, good graphics, an excellent combat system, excellent gameplay and characters that are remembered for a long time. Visually, the game is simplyHorizon Zero Dawn mini-review. From the first minutes of the game, I already realized that in front of me the future masterpiece. Guerrilla Games told us a terrific story from which it's hard to break away. The game has an amazing story, good graphics, an excellent combat system, excellent gameplay and characters that are remembered for a long time. Visually, the game is simply mesmerizing. You want to endlessly take pictures of all the corners of this stunning world. But the most important thing is the gameplay. The Boy in Horizon is performed at a decent level. Fighting robots is an indescribable pleasure, but fighting with people is rather boring and dull. The plot also disheartened. In the end, you will learn almost everything about the catastrophe of the world of Forerunners and there are only a couple of questions. All the characters in the game are remembered for a long time. What does the noble King Awad and brave Erza stand for? The world of Horizon Zero Dawn wants to be explored for hours. It is quite extensive and there is always something to do. In addition, he is indescribably beautiful and diverse. The ending of the game is very touching and is remembered for a long time. In general, despite minor drawbacks, the game - MASTER 9 out of 10.… Expand
  63. captainkane
    Jul 10, 2017
    5
    Initially, Horizon Zero Dawn captivated me with its touching prologue, but that impression quickly faded. Horizon doesn’t break new ground. The story is full of exhausted tropes and needless obfuscations. Combat is unrefined. Visuals are impressive for a console game, but that isn’t enough to justify it as a system seller. HZD is essentially Far Cry Primal peppered with elements from otherInitially, Horizon Zero Dawn captivated me with its touching prologue, but that impression quickly faded. Horizon doesn’t break new ground. The story is full of exhausted tropes and needless obfuscations. Combat is unrefined. Visuals are impressive for a console game, but that isn’t enough to justify it as a system seller. HZD is essentially Far Cry Primal peppered with elements from other popular titles. Guerrilla Games proved that playing it safe is still the go-to strategy for developers.

    Visually, HZD is remarkable. Performance is smooth without any noticeable aliasing or texture popping. The long draw distances are impressive. There’s an option to turn down graphics from 2K to 1080p in order to boost performance. Regardless of which option is chosen, Horizon is always locked at 30fps. Players are not told which features are disabled. So it’s a pointless setting. At 2K resolution, HZD runs at 30fps. At 1080p, HZD runs at 30fps. So what exactly is the benefit?

    Combat would’ve been passable in 2007. We’ve seen dozens of popular games with exceptional combat since then, so I’m surprised by HZD’s simplicity and tedium. Running around will get Aloy stomped unless players pause every minute or so and activate their Focus scanners. Most skills are situational, so Aloy has few options if she’s caught off guard. Melee is clunky and suicidal. Generally, HZD pushes players to plan every attack using stealth and then take down enemies with ranged attacks or traps. Combat would be more fun if the enemy AI wasn't so dumb and Aloy had better mobility.

    At other times, Aloy is forced to engage enemies directly. After the prologue, HZD throws players into the fire with multiple lengthy, and rather difficult, boss battles. Players who didn’t stock up on equipment will be demolished. Difficulty spikes occur often. Boss battles can be inflexible encounters that affront HZD’s stealthy gameplay norms, similar to Dues Ex: HR. HZD just had to include absurd time trails that every forum seems to hate. In most games, trials are ridiculously contrived challenges that hold back average players. They’re shoe-horned in for the sake of content.

    The parkour elements are limited to set pieces just like Assassin’s Creed. If two ledges are the same height, Aloy can only climb the one with a colored indicator. Aloy is presented as a nimble, athletic warrior. Yet Guerrilla intentionally hamstrings her. Small boulders and 4ft fences are insurmountable obstacles. Guerrilla should’ve followed Dying Light's example with seamless parkour transitions. That would've radically enhanced combat diversity and added replay value. Many areas look traversable, but invisible walls keep Aloy grounded. It’s inexplicably stupid game design.

    Aloy's skill tree contains plenty of useless abilities. Most stealth skills suck because of the design issues mentioned above. Scavenging perks are redundant since resources are plentiful. The best perks are generally the first and last ones in each tree. Additionally, weapons in each class feel samey. Overall, progression isn't as rewarding as other combat focused games like Batman.

    The story was HZD’s big selling point. The first hour or so is solid. After that it quickly devolves. Much of the story is locked away behind obstinate characters who simply will it that Aloy remains ignorant. HZD injects “shocking” cut scenes to evoke emotional responses from players. But deliberately killing characters in ham-fisted fashion is not imaginative writing. HZD is set in an interesting world, but its story falls short. Aloy is given “choices” which have zero impact on events. They usually cue different dialogue, that’s it.

    The world is static until the story progresses. NPC’s hang around regardless of Aloy’s actions. I rode into a village on a deadly machine and everyone ignored it. Tribes are deathly afraid of machines, but I can bump into people with nary a problem. The human elements of HZD are flimsy and unconvincing.

    HZD travels well-worn roads paved by the other franchises. Most elements imitate Ubisoft’s playbook: climb something tall to unlock map, clear bandit camp, help hopeless locals with bandit/animal problems. Menu navigation, skill trees, combat, and survival features were lifted from Far Cry. The focus scanner replicates the witcher sense from The Witcher 3. Scripted parkour elements mirror Assassin’s Creed. The list goes on. Despite all that borrowing, nothing is improved. It’s like listening to a 90’s mixtape. Sure, most of the songs are catchy, but it’s always fun to experience something fresh. There’s nothing fresh here.

    Critics and gamers alike fell head over heels in love with Aloy. But she isn’t enough reason to give HZD such high marks. If anyone is thinking of buying a PS4 to play HZD, don’t. HZD is boring and generic. The threadbare story and stilted gameplay makes this a once and done game without much replay value.    … Expand
  64. rabe3
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    It's amazing game with great game-play , advanced graphics and the most good things the story and it mystery
    the good thing also is that support many languages in both text and audio
  65. orkinen
    Jul 9, 2017
    8
    El Horizon es un gran juego, de hecho tiene una muy buena historia, y puedes disfrutar muchas horas con las diferentes misiones secundarias además de ser un mundo abierto.. el doblaje es perfecto y la historia te atrapa sin lugar a dudas.. un juego TOP!
  66. dudnik
    Jul 9, 2017
    8
    A lot of things in this game look like afterthought. Crafting looks random and some objects require components that look random. Why do you even need meat to upgrade satchel's size?
    There are a lot of unclimbable buildings and landscapes with very artificially placed climb tracks.
    Most of the time you hunt in open spaces but then the game puts you into closed space to fight a boss.    A lot of things in this game look like afterthought. Crafting looks random and some objects require components that look random. Why do you even need meat to upgrade satchel's size?
    There are a lot of unclimbable buildings and landscapes with very artificially placed climb tracks.

    Most of the time you hunt in open spaces but then the game puts you into closed space to fight a boss. Then you have to use skills you don't really have. Some fights require spamming an enemy with everything you have and the only problem is having enough resources to craft ammunition on the go.

    The world history related part of the story is ok, the part about characters relations and motivations is weak and ignores a lot of opportunities to make itself deep and engaging. Sometimes it gives you random information it doesn't use to make the characters more believable and add additional twists to game events. Side-quest stories are quite generic. And there are not too much of them. You get more main storyline quest than side quests.

    There is also one thing that bugs me. Aloy never stands straight. She always bends forward with her weight on one leg. This looks awkward.

    Still if you get into the combat mechanics they are quite enjoyable and there is a lot of satisfaction in killing the most dangerous machines. Learning to use and using different kinds of weapons is really interesting. Each of them has distinct game mechanic and they all play well with each other adding additional tactical and even strategical level to combat.

    Machines design is just perfect. There are a lot of different kinds if them and they look and act in a different way and require special approach to be killed.

    The idea of medieval culture living on top of the ruins of old world high tech civilization works really well. The world is intriguing and gathering pieces of data about old world is one of the good parts of the game.

    If you approach this game as a machine hunting simulator in a vivid and intriguing post apocalyptic world you'll get a lot of fun from it. Just don't expect a lot of story and a lot of side-quests content.    … Expand
  67. GamergodsFail
    Jul 8, 2017
    8
    What we have here is a very interesting post-apocalyptic game that tells a chilling, thought-provoking tale of how our current human race has nearly been wiped out by sentient machines, and it's one of my favorite storylines of any game of this generation.

    Most importantly though, this is an open world action game saturated with activities and collectibles, side quests, crafting and    What we have here is a very interesting post-apocalyptic game that tells a chilling, thought-provoking tale of how our current human race has nearly been wiped out by sentient machines, and it's one of my favorite storylines of any game of this generation.

    Most importantly though, this is an open world action game saturated with activities and collectibles, side quests, crafting and unlocking abilities, amazing graphics, long load screens, okay stealth, highlighted parkour, mediocre combat, annoying time trials, and a satisfying level of combat. It's just another same-old, but still a really good one overall, as well as one of 2017's better games.    … Expand
  68. mwil236
    Jul 7, 2017
    8
    Everything you've heard is true - this is a solid game with an original story and some pretty cool gameplay combining dinosaurs and futuristic technology. The nitty gritty is that this game suffers from what I call "quest overload" where you get so many side quests thrown at you that you can't decide on one, and soon you realize that you're level 17 and that quest you got was level 4 soEverything you've heard is true - this is a solid game with an original story and some pretty cool gameplay combining dinosaurs and futuristic technology. The nitty gritty is that this game suffers from what I call "quest overload" where you get so many side quests thrown at you that you can't decide on one, and soon you realize that you're level 17 and that quest you got was level 4 so you ignore it. Some enemies (and almost any enemies if they catch you in a group) are excessively challenging and have only one weakness, requiring you to squander all of one resource killing them and requiring a concerted attempt to resupply yourself afterwards. Generally, though, the right weapons, upgrades and skill can take down any enemy. The story is a little hard to follow; there are kind of three big things going on at once and I was only really able to figure out one of them by the end. The voice acting and visuals are quite good, the game loads fast and plays smoothly. Definitely a good title.… Expand
  69. thanatopsis
    Jul 7, 2017
    9
    This is NOT a zero-star game! I don't know why anybody would give this less than 5 stars. Saying "it is boring compared to the new Zelda" and giving it 0 stars is childish.
    This is a AAA-game all around. Yeah, there are a few bad voice actors and a few weird animations, but overall it has something for everybody.
    I don't typically like open-world RPG-like games. I haven't finished    This is NOT a zero-star game! I don't know why anybody would give this less than 5 stars. Saying "it is boring compared to the new Zelda" and giving it 0 stars is childish.
    This is a AAA-game all around. Yeah, there are a few bad voice actors and a few weird animations, but overall it has something for everybody.
    I don't typically like open-world RPG-like games. I haven't finished any Elder Scrolls or Witcher game. I like the Arkham and Infamous games. But this games makes me like open-world games. It reminds me a lot of a more open Rise of the Tomb Raider, or a less boring Assassin's Creed (I've only played the first game). A bit like Far Cry. It takes aspects of many games, but mixes them together in an enjoyable way.
    There are a couple dozen robot creatures, plus humans, and various animals. There is a lot of detail and thought put into this game.
    There are so many ways to play it. You can be all guns (well, arrow) or be more stealthy. You can do the boring (to me) side quests that are in most open-world games, or you can stick more to the main story.
    It is a well-rounded game about which most people will find something to like. There are others who will bash it because it doesn't have enough of their favorite gameplay element or too much of one they don't like.
    If you're smart enough you will be able to find the elements you like and disregard the ones you don't.    … Expand
  70. brockcheese
    Jul 5, 2017
    9
    This is an excellent open world action role playing game with great combat unique enemies and a compelling story that leaves room for a sequel. Can't wait for DLC.
  71. dethtized_96
    Jul 2, 2017
    10
    Absolutely loved this one. I was not very sure about it when I heard Guerilla Games were making an open world RPG after their very linear Killzone games. But they proved me wrong. Amazing gameplay, very well done AI, absolutely magnificent graphics, maybe some of the best I've seen, and a story that I can say is one of my favorites from any video game, movie or book. I hope more peopleAbsolutely loved this one. I was not very sure about it when I heard Guerilla Games were making an open world RPG after their very linear Killzone games. But they proved me wrong. Amazing gameplay, very well done AI, absolutely magnificent graphics, maybe some of the best I've seen, and a story that I can say is one of my favorites from any video game, movie or book. I hope more people can get to enjoy this. Horizon Zero Dawn is very near and dear to my heart now, Aloy is a character I truly love and respect, and I hope Guerilla does an equally, if not better job with the upcoming DLC.… Expand
  72. Cumdonor69
    Jul 1, 2017
    9
    T(Single player only review)
    Story: 8
    Gameplay: 10
    Characters: 7
    World: 10
    Music:
    Graphics: 10
    Optimization: 10
    Value: Worth the original price ($60)
    Art direction: 10
    Enjoyment: 10
    Overall: 9
  73. str8talk83
    Jun 28, 2017
    9
    After playing the game for 15 hours I feel like I can give a review of my impressions this far. As a side note I'm more of a casual gamer and have always been a fan of open world games like Fallout as well as action/RPG games like the new Tomb Raider franchise and uncharted.

    I'll start out with the negatives first and then go to the positives. Some of the combat mechanics and    After playing the game for 15 hours I feel like I can give a review of my impressions this far. As a side note I'm more of a casual gamer and have always been a fan of open world games like Fallout as well as action/RPG games like the new Tomb Raider franchise and uncharted.

    I'll start out with the negatives first and then go to the positives. Some of the combat mechanics and movement seems a little bit "janky," to borrow an internet term. The worst cases of this are when jumping and with Melee combat. I honestly think the melee combat is the worst element of an otherwise very polished game. The lack of a lock on means you are kind of guessing and either hit or completely miss. Luckily, this is a small component of the game. I also feel like the facial animations are good, but not always great. There are minor details like getting out of the water or strange jumping/climbing mechanics at times which take away from the immersion a little. Another nitpick is that the enemies respawn very quickly. It keeps you on your toes, but I sometimes felt like wandering around and having to always go around or take down enemies can become a chore at times that I'm in an exploring mood.

    Now on to the positives. Nearly everything else is close to perfect. The graphics and world are amazing to look at with a lot variety and some of the best (if not the best) weather mechanics I've seen in a game. I'm fortunate to have a 4K tv and PS4 Pro and this game really shines on my system. My tv is even mid tier (Vizio M 2016) and it still is the best looking game I've played, but I have yet to play Uncharted 4.

    The combat is unique and if you take the time to learn the different enemy weaknesses, utilize a variety of weapons and plan your attacks it's a lot of fun. I'm usually the type that sticks with a couple weapons I like and I was doing this at first with the game and getting frustrated by the more difficult enemies. Once I started playing the game using the various combat mechanics as it's meant to be played, it really becomes enjoyable. I'm looking forward to uncovering the story and completing the game. I can't wait for the DLC and also (hopefully) follow up games to the IP.

    On a side note, remember to save often. It's annoying to spend a lot of time taking on enemies and gathering resources, only to die and have to start over.    … Expand
  74. sylvanguria
    Jun 27, 2017
    8
    It's not a bad game, but also not a masterpiece. Horizon has a perfect start, but you already feel monotony after 1-2 hours. All side quests are the same, all gameplay mechanics taken from Ubisoft games, jumping climbing physics are outdated when you can't jump over a small stone and you can climb only when you see those marked climbing spots and you can't go anywhere you want. And it'sIt's not a bad game, but also not a masterpiece. Horizon has a perfect start, but you already feel monotony after 1-2 hours. All side quests are the same, all gameplay mechanics taken from Ubisoft games, jumping climbing physics are outdated when you can't jump over a small stone and you can climb only when you see those marked climbing spots and you can't go anywhere you want. And it's not rpg, your actions, dialogues don't have consequences, you can get all the skills in the middle of the game, not many choises i mean. Graphics, animations, strategies of fighting are awesome. Story is average, doesn't feel something new, original and unique like i felt when played Nier: Automata for example which is so much better postapocalyptic game with fresh ideas and deep philosophical storytelling. Worst thing about Horizon - they copied assassin's creed too much.… Expand
  75. SonOfGoatBoy
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    What a fantastic game this is.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    TLDR?

    Buy Horizon Zero Dawn and play the s**t out of it. Simply put, you won't regret your purchase at all.    … Expand
  76. rodericrinehart
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this game, but it specifically had such enjoyable combat and the best console graphics ever. It takes everything good from open-world action-adventures like Tomb Raider, Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, Shadow of Mordor, and many others - and none of the bad. It is the pinnacle of this incredibly fun and popular genre. A true exclusive (not timed or on PC),I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this game, but it specifically had such enjoyable combat and the best console graphics ever. It takes everything good from open-world action-adventures like Tomb Raider, Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, Shadow of Mordor, and many others - and none of the bad. It is the pinnacle of this incredibly fun and popular genre. A true exclusive (not timed or on PC), and an absolute system seller.… Expand
  77. caminojoe5
    Jun 22, 2017
    7
    Beautiful game but very empty open world. I guess playing the Witcher messed up all other RPGs for me but still. There was no side things to see. Hopefully this will be fixed with DLC.
  78. gsk158
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    expansive world to explore with an INCREDIBLE STORY LINE with great characters and genius gameplay. Never have i had a game where i was wanting to play again and again and again.
  79. BITESCREEN
    Jun 21, 2017
    9
    Über zwei Jahre nach PS4-Start bekommt die Sony-Konsole ihre erste echte Killer-App: Horizon – Zero Dawn ist ein absoluter Exklusivkracher, nach dem sich die Konkurrenz die Finger lecken wird. Die Killzone-Macher Guerilla Games beweisen, dass sie nicht nur den Ego-Shooter nahezu perfekt beherrschen: Ihre wunderschöne Vision einer Postapokalypse ist ein komplexes Open-World-Spiel mit gutÜber zwei Jahre nach PS4-Start bekommt die Sony-Konsole ihre erste echte Killer-App: Horizon – Zero Dawn ist ein absoluter Exklusivkracher, nach dem sich die Konkurrenz die Finger lecken wird. Die Killzone-Macher Guerilla Games beweisen, dass sie nicht nur den Ego-Shooter nahezu perfekt beherrschen: Ihre wunderschöne Vision einer Postapokalypse ist ein komplexes Open-World-Spiel mit gut ineinander greifenden Rollenspielelementen. Die Story ist spannend, die Nebenmissionen überraschend und die fordernden Kämpfe gegen die vielseitigen und toll designten Tier-Maschinen haben dank Stolperdraht und Demontage-Pfeil taktische Tiefe. Auch technisch ist Horizon – Zero Dawn eine Wucht: Mit wunderbarer Weitsicht, wechselndem Wetter, grasigen Ebenen, staubigen Steppen und verschneiten Wäldern erinnert die Spielwelt mehr als einmal an Skyrim – nur eben ohne die Bugs!… Expand
  80. Razgrez11
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    This game is absolutely stunning. It does take moments of patience, which not everyone can handle. If you are only into Call of Duty games where you just go running in shooting up the place, you are gonna have a bad time with this game.

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

    So if you enjoy free roam with a little stealth and awesome action, this game is for you. Not to mention the graphics are BEAUTIFUL. I haven't found anything to complain about yet.    … Expand
  81. Mac2311
    Jun 20, 2017
    8
    All around fun and beautiful game. The storyline was interesting and intelligent. The graphics are amazing (except the childhood version of Aloy looked pretty weird). I feel this is a game that anyone could enjoy.

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

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

    Only downside I felt is lack of diversity in enemies. Once you know how to take down a Thunderjaw then this big menacing beast is nothing more than an annoyance. more variation would be nice.    … Expand
  82. Centrius
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. Magnificent graphics and one of the best (if not best) plot/story lines in a video game. Its never a dull moment and there is action to be found around every bend. If you are a person who wants to collect tons of extra hidden stuff, you wont get disappointed.

    The only thing that held me up a bit was the amount of secondary quests. This is in no way a bad thing ,    This game is amazing. Magnificent graphics and one of the best (if not best) plot/story lines in a video game. Its never a dull moment and there is action to be found around every bend. If you are a person who wants to collect tons of extra hidden stuff, you wont get disappointed.

    The only thing that held me up a bit was the amount of secondary quests. This is in no way a bad thing , but for me, it did drag out the game more than it should have had. But if you want a game that keeps delivering, Horizon is the game for you.    … Expand
  83. mortinow
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    Great game, great graphism. Typical Gameplay from this type of game but it works well.
    Story is captivating. Might be a bit repetitive sometimes but it is usual in that type of game.
  84. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    Guerrilla's new IP is a home run. With fantastic graphics and a breathtaking world to discover. The machines in the game are so unique and the story is so fascinating. Even the side content of the game is better than most campaign's.
  85. tbeit2
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    This is one of the best games on the ps4 so far. To start, the graphics are amazing, with great attention to detail. The characters are very well animated and look very alive.

    The gameplay is the high point. There is a lot of variety in the game, and adding in human enemies all of the battles feel unique. Your arsenal is a bit small, but it has enough tools to keep the action fresh. The    This is one of the best games on the ps4 so far. To start, the graphics are amazing, with great attention to detail. The characters are very well animated and look very alive.

    The gameplay is the high point. There is a lot of variety in the game, and adding in human enemies all of the battles feel unique. Your arsenal is a bit small, but it has enough tools to keep the action fresh. The set pieces in the campaign are also great.

    What sets this game apart from some others is the story and side quest. The story is amazing, with a great evolution for the main character, Aloy, and great supporting characters. The story itself is filled with too much exposition, but what is there is all fascinating to find. The side quest are also filled with great stories, some of them very emotional.

    Overall, this is a fantastic game. It could use more weapons, better pacing for its story telling and some other changes, but you owe it to yourself to play this game if you have a ps4.    … Expand
  86. SpartyAnimal
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    When I realized my only qualms with this game is that the missions are too long (which isn't a bad thing) and the machines are very complicated to kill, I realized there's nothing wrong with this game at all.

    Add that the weapons are cool and unique, the RPG is simple and it's not just the best looking game I've played, but you can look at the horizon and actually get there on foot in    When I realized my only qualms with this game is that the missions are too long (which isn't a bad thing) and the machines are very complicated to kill, I realized there's nothing wrong with this game at all.

    Add that the weapons are cool and unique, the RPG is simple and it's not just the best looking game I've played, but you can look at the horizon and actually get there on foot in about 30 minutes (you can also ride a machine or fast travel).

    I think the only negative reviews are negative because this game is hard. But it's hard because it's so smartly designed. Once you figure out how to defeat machines that make you feel like an ant it's incredibly rewarding as you run roughshod on the whole (enormous) world.    … Expand
  87. avenick
    Jun 18, 2017
    9
    Guerilla does a fantastic job in setting up the world of their new franchise and the characters and story within it, from start to finish this game will grip you with its interesting personal tale of alloy, and the addictive fast paced combat amongst the beautiful game world of horizon. I can’t find any weaknesses in this game, but that being said there are some ideas that just fall shortGuerilla does a fantastic job in setting up the world of their new franchise and the characters and story within it, from start to finish this game will grip you with its interesting personal tale of alloy, and the addictive fast paced combat amongst the beautiful game world of horizon. I can’t find any weaknesses in this game, but that being said there are some ideas that just fall short of being spectacular such as the characters and the repetitious nature of the game and its side quests. But if guerrilla can improve upon those parts than we could be looking at one of the greatest games of our generation in the sequel.… Expand
  88. Kirillito
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    This is a kind of a game you buy PS4 for. Simply brilliant.
    + Graphics and world design are marvelous, stunning, especially with PS4 Pro in 4K. So much of details, such a beautiful lighting environments. You just can't stop making screenshots.
    + Gameplay. I haven't had so much fun since... I don't remember when. The battle system and AI are so engaging and fun that I couldn't stop    This is a kind of a game you buy PS4 for. Simply brilliant.
    + Graphics and world design are marvelous, stunning, especially with PS4 Pro in 4K. So much of details, such a beautiful lighting environments. You just can't stop making screenshots.
    + Gameplay. I haven't had so much fun since... I don't remember when. The battle system and AI are so engaging and fun that I couldn't stop playing even after beating the game. Different enemies require different tactics, each battle creates a unique experience based on the approach that you decide to take (stealth/action/override/...).
    + Story. I wish there were more games like this. I haven't been so captivated by the story since Fallout 1-2 games (yes, Guerrilla Games were definitely inspired by those series, but they have a very different and much more modern approach to the similar concept). There aren't many games on the market with a good storytelling nowadays, and this game is a real gulp of fresh air.
    - There are minor issues with facial animations and occasional rare bugs, but nothing that was bad enough to get me disappointed in the game.
    Guerrilla Games, bravo!    … Expand
  89. TiagoHere
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Jogo sensacional. História, jogabilidade e gráficos fascinantes. Ponto fraco são as missões secundárias que podem deixar a desejar, mas nada que deixe o jogo ruim.
  90. UncutSuspiria
    Jun 16, 2017
    8
    UPDATE: Started playing again and have to say the content is changing the more I play it. Doesn't seem as repetitive.

    This is a game that helped my decision into buying a PS4. It is by far the most beautiful game I have ever played. The graphics and mechanics are astonishing. But, it is boring. For a game that took a decade to make there really isn't a whole lot of content. It is    UPDATE: Started playing again and have to say the content is changing the more I play it. Doesn't seem as repetitive.

    This is a game that helped my decision into buying a PS4.

    It is by far the most beautiful game I have ever played. The graphics and mechanics are astonishing. But, it is boring. For a game that took a decade to make there really isn't a whole lot of content. It is repetitive, there is a lack of weapons (you get a bow, a spear,a slingshot, and you can pick up rocks...), and the story is kind of meh.

    This game is praised on its beauty, but it's gameplay sucks. It is hard to rate because the graphics almost make you forget that the game is boring.    … Expand
  91. rendallio
    Jun 16, 2017
    4
    This is an unpopular opinion but for me this is the most shockingly overrated game I can remember. While the game has some fantastic features it's plagued by some flaws that for me doesn't make it a great game - a solid game but not a great game.

    Graphically the game is one of the best if not the best game to come out on PS4. From the large vistas to the ruins of what is our    This is an unpopular opinion but for me this is the most shockingly overrated game I can remember. While the game has some fantastic features it's plagued by some flaws that for me doesn't make it a great game - a solid game but not a great game.

    Graphically the game is one of the best if not the best game to come out on PS4. From the large vistas to the ruins of what is our civilisation to the dark cauldrons to the machines, everything looks stunning. The combat does feel slick and responsive and it is rare that you feel the game screwed you over when you die. The way each machine has it's weak points means you have to take a tactical approach to defeating the larger enemies rather than them just being bullet sponges.

    The story is rather hit and miss for me. While I'm only approximately half way through I'm finding half of the story (the parts which focus on the world and how it's become what it is) very interesting however I'm struggling to become invested in many of the characters stories. I find Aloy is a satisfactory lead character however nothing revolutionary and will pale into insignificance compared to some of the truly great characters in other games.

    The major flaw with the game is it feels like it's all been done before. While the setting is unique the core gameplay mechanics are very similar to other open world games that came out 2 or 3 years ago. While the game lets you 'take whatever approach to a situation you want' this means that the gameplay for each approach is mediocre and relies on the quantity of the approaches you can take rather than the quality of them. The stealth is basic, while 'going in loud' per se is unsatisfactory especially against humans.

    The side quests have for the most part not been particularly gripping. A couple stand out as being fantastic that I really enjoyed however the majority have been either fetch quests or had too little exposition to be grab me.

    There are a few smaller gripes with the game that I have. Not having unlimited fast travel and having fast travel packs instead to places you've already visited just gets annoying. I remember having a side quest that wanted to drag me two kilometres. With only three fast travel packs my choices were use two up for this side quest, walk there one or both ways wasting time having already explored that part of the map, or walk in the opposite direction to find a machine I could ride. The same issue applies with not being able to save on the fly. During one session I had to come off the PS4 quickly and unexpectedly however wasn't near a fire to save so lost 30 minutes of playtime.

    Finally I had one side quest that I'd invested about 45 minutes into and when I turned up to try and free the character he was wandering around without a care in the world thus leaving that quest stuck as I couldn't advance because I still had to free said character.

    I see people making comparisons to the Witcher 3 and even saying this game is better. In my opinion this game doesn't come close to the Witcher other than the fact it has better graphics. This is an unfair comparison though because the Witcher 3 has set the bar as for open world games in almost every aspect especially from a story perspective.

    Overall, the game is a solid game that you could put a fair amount of enjoyable time into, however I don't think in 5 years time it will be looked on as a classic. Time will tell and I may be wrong, but I don't see it as a classic.    … Expand
  92. Shartrais
    Jun 13, 2017
    10
    Una maravilla, en lo jugable, en lo técnico, en la historia, de lo mejor de los últimos años, para todo amante de la acción/aventura. Una fórmula perfecta. Unos gráficos que pueden abrir bocas.
  93. Mediocrates10
    Jun 12, 2017
    9
    I don't know what else to say other than this game is utterly fantastic.I'm going to break this review up into a few sections: Appearance, Interactions, Combat, "Feel", and Story.

    APPEARANCE: From the get go, you're presented with a stunning graphics and an interesting setting that makes you ask yourself, "Hmm, I wonder what's going on here?". Although the facial animations can be a    I don't know what else to say other than this game is utterly fantastic.I'm going to break this review up into a few sections: Appearance, Interactions, Combat, "Feel", and Story.

    APPEARANCE:
    From the get go, you're presented with a stunning graphics and an interesting setting that makes you ask yourself, "Hmm, I wonder what's going on here?". Although the facial animations can be a bit off sometimes (one of the few reasons why I don't give this game a perfect 10), the full body animations are fluid and flawless. Guerrilla Games makes excellent use of lighting and shaders to create a stunning picture no matter where you turn, leaving you in awe at the beauty of this strange world. The machines themselves are done in a way that allows you to recognize their real life counterparts pretty quickly, yet still admire their uniqueness.

    INTERACTIONS:
    The voice acting is phenomenal, and more than makes up for the sometimes-wonky facial animations. You learn a little more about the world with each "little" side mission and errand you do, each of them consisting of multiple quests and incredibly deep dialogue. Horizon does a fantastic job at making quests more of an experience with the characters and the world around you rather than just a tedious task.

    COMBAT:
    Unlike most RPGs, playing as Aloy feels incredibly intuitive and fluid. You aren't bogged down by a sluggish character with minimal movement mechanics. The movement is designed so that you're free to evade, jump, slide and attack without having to worry constraints such as cooldowns and stamina. Crafting can be done on the fly and time is slowed slightly so that you can still craft ammunition without having to pause the game. Each time you encounter a new enemy, you're faced with a period of trial and error that makes you wonder "How on earth am I going to beat this thing!?" My only complaint about the combat system is that it becomes relatively easy to take down machines once you figure out how to effectively destroy them. The game counters this by throwing more of them at you, which makes for some very intense, frantic moments of evading, hiding, attacking and outsmarting the AI.

    FEEL:
    Awe. Playing Horizon: Zero Dawn fills you with a sense of awe. With dozens of hours into the game I still find myself saying "Holy ****, what is THAT? That's amazing! (and terrifying!)". Very few other games have made me want to explore for the sake of just exploring. The world is both incredibly large and incredibly dense, ensuring that you never have to travel more than a couple minutes before you encounter enemies you have to sneak by, a new location to explore, or NPCs to interact with. Even if you do find yourself in a large stretch of walking/riding, the beauty of the landscape is more than enough to keep you entertained and admiring the scenery.

    STORY:
    Horizon: Zero Dawn captivates its audience from the very get go with an atmosphere of mystery. Who is Aloy? Who is this man taking care of her? Why are they outcast? Who is this tribe? What are these machines and why are they here? What happened to the old world we're familiar with? This game does an incredible job of satisfying all of your burning questions about the characters and the world, rewarding you for exploration and curiosity. It's always exciting to find text logs, voice recordings and holograms that each explain bits and pieces of Horizon's backstory through individuals' experiences.

    The main story line itself is incredibly deep and complex, balancing faith with science and history with legend, with Aloy at the centre of uncovering the truth about not only herself, but more importantly the world.

    Accompanying the main story is a plethora of side quests that each have their own story to tell, making them feel like their own "mini story modes". I'm glad that they're not just an afterthought, but an integral part of making the game what it is.

    CONCLUSION:
    HORIZON ZERO DAWN HAS MADE ITSELF ONE OF MY FAVOURITE VIDEO GAMES OF ALL TIME, RIGHT UP THERE WITH THE LAST OF US. I FOUND MYSELF INSTANTLY FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE WORLD AND THE CHARACTERS, MAKING THIS GAME A TRUE STORY-FOCUSED EXPERIENCE WHILE STILL MAINTAINING THE ENGAGING ASPECTS OF EXPLORATION AND ACTION.    … Expand
  94. metaphysics
    Jun 11, 2017
    1
    So little thought !
    Idea: technology is a new religion
    Topic: you have to save AI, the only hope of humanity

    But dialogs are bad, many cliches, unmotivated NPCs.
  95. oyar90
    Jun 10, 2017
    5
    Horizon: Zero Dawn (HZD) is not the best game. HZD is vey difficult to get into, I found myself looking for something else to do while I was playing it. I am of the causal gamer nature, so for a hardcore gamer standpoint I’m not sure how you would like it but I thought it was just a PS4 version of Breath of the Wild. I admired the artwork of the game and wish more games would go thisHorizon: Zero Dawn (HZD) is not the best game. HZD is vey difficult to get into, I found myself looking for something else to do while I was playing it. I am of the causal gamer nature, so for a hardcore gamer standpoint I’m not sure how you would like it but I thought it was just a PS4 version of Breath of the Wild. I admired the artwork of the game and wish more games would go this route, also I thought that the aiming aspect was ok it got very difficult when they developers wanted to make the game harder.… Expand
  96. MerodeTalks
    Jun 10, 2017
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is foremost really fun game to play. Combat is a blast with plethora of different weapons and varied approach to various machines. Controls are very responsive and it's a pure joy to take down enemies. I haven't had this much fun since Doom (2016).

    Presentation is very high point of this game. Environments are just stunning, especially vegetation that is really dense,    Horizon Zero Dawn is foremost really fun game to play. Combat is a blast with plethora of different weapons and varied approach to various machines. Controls are very responsive and it's a pure joy to take down enemies. I haven't had this much fun since Doom (2016).

    Presentation is very high point of this game. Environments are just stunning, especially vegetation that is really dense, however it rarely interacts with player (moves on touch etc.). Sound and voice acting were also really great.

    Story is surprisingly good. I was expecting something very predictable and not really new. I was very surprised when it turned out the story was quite fresh and delivered very well. The protagonist was well written and I have quickly got to like her. I can't wait for a sequel to learn more about game world.

    Inventory and looting mechanics are probably the 'worst' part of this game. You spend a lot of time fretting about inventory space - I have opted to upgrade it ASAP. It's also worth noting that (at least in my case) you get nigh on the best gear halfway through and it makes looting much less exciting later on. I think there should have been at least two more gear tiers after 'purple'. There's also not much to do with most stuff you loot and especially money. Except for buying wires which are used up QUICKLY, I didn't buy almost anything for my entire playthrough and finished game with probably more money than king of Meridian has.

    Doing all side quests except for tutorials and hunting grounds the game took me about 60 hours to complete (progress meter stopped at about 81%).

    I recommend it to anyone. It can however ruin your enjoyment from other less ambitious titles, like ME: Andromeda which now feels half (or even quarter) baked.    … Expand
  97. DaniStorlie
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    My favorite PS4 game, ever. The small missions are a blast. Long mission keep you engaged. The storyline is fun. Hours of great game play and exploring to do. I highly recommend this game.
  98. Unnamed_gamer
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    I love this game and if you have PS4 pro ,! Buy this game i have a Ps4 and for me one of the Greatest exclusive Ps4 game like (Uncharted 4 , Last of us ) and aloy Are amzing Character and you will love her
    By far One of the best Ps4 games
  99. Glowguy
    Jun 7, 2017
    8
    The user rating seems about right to me. This is a very good game that does a lot of things well and has a fantastic concept. I was immediately interested as soon as I saw the first trailers and was very much looking forward to getting my hands on this one. I'm a big fan of the post-apocolypse genre and the mix of terminator style machines taking over the globe and humanity living on inThe user rating seems about right to me. This is a very good game that does a lot of things well and has a fantastic concept. I was immediately interested as soon as I saw the first trailers and was very much looking forward to getting my hands on this one. I'm a big fan of the post-apocolypse genre and the mix of terminator style machines taking over the globe and humanity living on in tribe like bands amid the ruins of an advanced technological society looked really compelling. For the most part this game lived up to expectations but it does fall flat in some areas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall though these gripes are fairly minor but they are enough of issue to break immersion for me and keep this game out of my top tier. That being said I easily got my money's worth on this title and I look forward to what Guerilla Games has on the Horizon!    … Expand
  100. GuywiththeGames
    Jun 6, 2017
    9
    Its not very original, but it takes the best elements of other open world games, mixes them up, and makes one of the best ps4 exclusives on the console.

    It takes elements from: Far Cry: Resource gathering, Hunting mechanics, stealth Elder Scrolls: Deep and Interesting Quests, Big Open World Monster Hunter: Large, Interesting Monsters The game takes the most boring elements of    Its not very original, but it takes the best elements of other open world games, mixes them up, and makes one of the best ps4 exclusives on the console.

    It takes elements from:
    Far Cry: Resource gathering, Hunting mechanics, stealth
    Elder Scrolls: Deep and Interesting Quests, Big Open World
    Monster Hunter: Large, Interesting Monsters

    The game takes the most boring elements of other games, such as the radio towers and view points in ubisoft games. In stead of towers, you get to climb GIANT ROBOT GIRAFFES. Before you get to climb the beast, you have to solve a quick environmental puzzle, then its a quick climb to the top.

    There is plenty to explore, quest to do, and fun to have. Its simply excellent.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 115 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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