Horizon Zero Dawn

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8.4

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  1. Iky009
    Apr 12, 2017
    9
    From its visual greatness and its enormous immensity, Horizon shoots like one of the best games of the year.
    I have not seen such a beautiful world in a long time, a land dominated by nature (again) shows scenarios of jaw-dropping so surreal. Horizon is a mix of several other titles, mixing gameplay and concepts already seen, but still manages to create its own identity in the midst of so    From its visual greatness and its enormous immensity, Horizon shoots like one of the best games of the year.
    I have not seen such a beautiful world in a long time, a land dominated by nature (again) shows scenarios of jaw-dropping so surreal. Horizon is a mix of several other titles, mixing gameplay and concepts already seen, but still manages to create its own identity in the midst of so many similarities. Horizon: Zero Dawn puts all its power into action becoming one of the exclusive must-have for all PlayStation 4 owners.    … Expand
  2. clokverkorange
    Apr 12, 2017
    9
    As exclusives go, Horizon: Zero Dawn makes a very strong argument in favor of PS4 Pro.

    Though it has some (VERY slight) technical issues, Horizon: Zero Dawn is a masterpiece. Aloy is a compelling character with a non-cliche mystery to unravel, and the world Guerilla Games has built around her is fascinating. It's post-apocalyptic, but not in the way Fallout 4 or Wasteland are. It's    As exclusives go, Horizon: Zero Dawn makes a very strong argument in favor of PS4 Pro.

    Though it has some (VERY slight) technical issues, Horizon: Zero Dawn is a masterpiece. Aloy is a compelling character with a non-cliche mystery to unravel, and the world Guerilla Games has built around her is fascinating. It's post-apocalyptic, but not in the way Fallout 4 or Wasteland are. It's actually quite a hopeful outlook on the Apocalypse, should it ever happen - humanity has progressed onwards in a mostly peaceful, creative, and social way, not fallen apart into complete anarchy like Fallout or Mad Max or Wastelands. It's encouraging and in a way refreshing to see a post-apocalyptic future that suggests the majority of humankind will progress onward in a pretty normal way.

    The level of detail that went into the various tribes and their motivations is jsut astounding. They put a LOT of work into this game. I mean a LOT. The stunning thing is the game lets you discover all of this mostly on your own, through side quests and "found information", little data points sprinkled throughout the world. None of these are essential to the storyline, but they expand on the world and paint a picture of what happened to the "Old Ones". Without saying too much, the storyline is one of the best in an open-world game in recent memory.

    I highly, highly recommend spending some time with this game. Also give it time - the first few hours are slow but build, and build, and build, as more and more of the world slowly reveals itself to you, like a metal flower slowly blooming in the distance. There are layers here to discover if you invest the time, and I'm highly anticipating a sequel.    … Expand
  3. Mallenlane
    Apr 11, 2017
    9
    The visuals are excellent. I liked the story and gameplay quite a bit. It could've had a bit more character progression as far as equipment but that's being nit picky.
  4. Toffepeer
    Apr 11, 2017
    9
    Score 9/10. Gameplay is amazing and the machines, world, story are great. Only if the mid game wasn't threatening me with stopping the game all together

    - Great combat mechanics: In its most basic form there are 3 elements which are electric, fire and ice. With your scanner you can see what the weaknesses are from the enemies and utilize it. It's easy, fluid and it works. If you are    Score 9/10. Gameplay is amazing and the machines, world, story are great. Only if the mid game wasn't threatening me with stopping the game all together

    - Great combat mechanics: In its most basic form there are 3 elements which are electric, fire and ice. With your scanner you can see what the weaknesses are from the enemies and utilize it. It's easy, fluid and it works. If you are getting more into the game you will realize that there are more ways. For example tear arrows can disassemble certain parts of machines, removing the ability to use an attack and even giving you that weapon for massive damage, or even hit a tank and let it explode. Tripcasters can setup traps which is actually handy since you can see the enemies walking pattern and ropecasters can knockout a enemy. There are many ways to kill machines/humans and it's fun to figure out the best way.
    - Machines: They deliver some satisfying battles especially the later ones. Those thunderjaws phew.
    - Story: Since makers end you are always wondering where the story is going to bring you. It is a interesting story that lets you want to know more.
    - Graphics & Sound: oh damn it looks great on my normal PS4, probably one of the prettiest games I have seen. The soundtrack is nice in a world like this.
    - Extra stuff to do: While I feel like most errands and side missions were a bit overkill, not interesting. There are a few exceptions though. For example the lodge mission and in the end redmaw was a nice side quest. The rest is nice. I in particular love the cauldrons and what you get from it is a nice surprise. Getting on tallnecks, doing hunter challenges (they were pretty easy though in my opinion). Corrupted zones could be a challenge. The bandit camps were laughable easy.

    So it is a great game however It feels like there are some flaws.
    - Just like every open world game after receiving the platinum there isn't anything else to do. This is pretty neglectable though since to receive the platinum you had to do most of the extra's in the game.
    - Cringe worthy conversations. While it isn't as bad as mass effect Andromeda, it's not like I cared for what they were saying and it like if a robot talked to another robot.
    - The boring mid game (before meridian) After the proving and before entering meridian there is a part in nora land which was flat out boring. Easily exploitable machines which gave almost no challenge was the killer for me. Also the nora weren't interesting for me. When you got to meridian and unlocked all machines and unlocked that whole desert part, shadow carja etc.. It became much better.    … Expand
  5. maochan81
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    Nobody likes reading long reviews so i just get to some main points. What makes this game great is the amount of content, attention to detail and fun factor. This is a big open world full of different things to do and filled with details. It's beautifully crafted and properly tested - after 40 hours i saw only 2 very minor glitches not affecting the gameplay. The fun factor comes from theNobody likes reading long reviews so i just get to some main points. What makes this game great is the amount of content, attention to detail and fun factor. This is a big open world full of different things to do and filled with details. It's beautifully crafted and properly tested - after 40 hours i saw only 2 very minor glitches not affecting the gameplay. The fun factor comes from the variety of enemies and the fact that each robot needs to be taken on differently and still you have many ways to kill them. The story is great but i advise to stick to the main quests as much as possible, otherwise you will loose the immersion. Do a couple of side quests to level up, there are really good guides out there on what to focus on.
    If some says this game is trash or gives it anything bellow 7/10 they're simply hating. You can't unsee the amount of effort that has been put into this game.    … Expand
  6. Fair344
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. After hearing so many god things about this game I went and bought it. The positive reviews were not over-selling.

    It is genuinely a great game if you like open worlds, crafting, exploring, and combat. Side-quests do not feel 'grindy' or tedious. Inventory for crafting is well organized and clean. Gorgeous graphics and smooth play (PS4 Pro). Well worth the money, in my opinion.
  7. Corch83
    Apr 10, 2017
    9
    Great game which I played with fun. This is my first adventure rpg and I think this game set some standards. Ok, there's nothing new about this game. But what it does, it does it good.
    I'm looking forward to the DLC.
  8. Chillywilly23
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Best game I've played in a long time. I've had a lot of the big titles lately as well. It's looks awesome and the gameplay is fantastic. It just works too, no bugginess. If you're sick of all the bells-and-whistles and multiplayer stuff and just want a good old-fashioned, single-player, story-driven game that they made when you were a kid and that ticks all the boxes- get this.
  9. RODOLFMENESES
    Apr 10, 2017
    9
    juego que debes tener si eres poseedor de un PS4. Luce espectacular, pero no solo son las graficas lo que hacen de horizon un buen juego, El gameplay es muy bueno asi como la historia.
    En comparación de otros juegos de mundo abieto, en este no se me hacen repetitivas las misiones secundarias.
    Excelente juego, sin embargo se queda a unos pasos de convertirse en obra maestra como the    juego que debes tener si eres poseedor de un PS4. Luce espectacular, pero no solo son las graficas lo que hacen de horizon un buen juego, El gameplay es muy bueno asi como la historia.
    En comparación de otros juegos de mundo abieto, en este no se me hacen repetitivas las misiones secundarias.

    Excelente juego, sin embargo se queda a unos pasos de convertirse en obra maestra como the last of us o the legend of zelda breath of the wild.    … Expand
  10. Gompex
    Apr 10, 2017
    6
    Complete mediocrity. I have a feeling, that all of those scores are because the expectations were really low and somehow it turned out not to be a complete garbage. It;s not a good game. All of the boring schemes were taken from other games - Ubisoft Towers etc. Story was not engaging, characters were completely forgettable and after Witcher 3 it's hard to say something positive about it.Complete mediocrity. I have a feeling, that all of those scores are because the expectations were really low and somehow it turned out not to be a complete garbage. It;s not a good game. All of the boring schemes were taken from other games - Ubisoft Towers etc. Story was not engaging, characters were completely forgettable and after Witcher 3 it's hard to say something positive about it. BUT I WILL! Hunting was really great, gameplay and character development wasn't too grindy and difficulty level was just right.
    +Hunting
    +Graphics
    +Idea for the world
    +Difficulty

    -All of the copied schemes
    -Story
    -Characters
    -Sidequests

    Game could've been really good, but instead trying doing somethin original, Guerilla went the safe path and just copied everything from the mainstream games. If you like them - good for you. I hate them and couldn't force myself to complete any of far cries or assasssins creeds (after assassin's creed 2)    … Expand
  11. Plndrm
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    This Game is seriously amazing!
    Gameplay 10/10
    Graphics 10/10 Sound & Story 10/10 For the next Version or the DLCs they still should work on the following: -KI of the Soldiers -Entering more Buildings like it was possible in the Microsoft Game "Fable" -Being able to dive into the water For me as an owner also from Xbox and fan of the Fable Series, Horizon is like a better    This Game is seriously amazing!
    Gameplay 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Sound & Story 10/10

    For the next Version or the DLCs they still should work on the following:

    -KI of the Soldiers
    -Entering more Buildings like it was possible in the Microsoft Game "Fable"
    -Being able to dive into the water

    For me as an owner also from Xbox and fan of the Fable Series, Horizon is like a better upgrade of the old fable games, but of course i miss the humor of fable ;-)
    Definitely one of the MUST HAVE Games on the playstation 4 so far. Good Job!    … Expand
  12. Mikeb86
    Apr 9, 2017
    7
    Good game, it's just I found it struggled to find its own identity, it's taken a lot of what has been done in other games and not brought much new to the table, still done very well it's just it didn't pull me in like I hoped, I felt like while the open world was very beautiful that's all there really was to it, it felt very empty to me, it didn't make me want to explore everywhere likeGood game, it's just I found it struggled to find its own identity, it's taken a lot of what has been done in other games and not brought much new to the table, still done very well it's just it didn't pull me in like I hoped, I felt like while the open world was very beautiful that's all there really was to it, it felt very empty to me, it didn't make me want to explore everywhere like say fallout or the witcher. Good game just not great in my opinion, still worth a try though if 3rd person open world rpgs are your thing or if you want to play a 3rd person game in the vein of far cry… Expand
  13. janettaplanetta
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    I enjoyed this game more than any game I've played for ages. I was engaged right from the get go, although for about the first half I wasn't totally convinced by Aloy as a character. She's very appealing on many levels at the beginning but didn't develop further depths as I'd hoped and started to feel pretty bland further in and I have to say, I think she could have been improved on as theI enjoyed this game more than any game I've played for ages. I was engaged right from the get go, although for about the first half I wasn't totally convinced by Aloy as a character. She's very appealing on many levels at the beginning but didn't develop further depths as I'd hoped and started to feel pretty bland further in and I have to say, I think she could have been improved on as the dialogue doesn't do her justice and the voice acting is very dead pan.

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

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

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

    If there was any lack, I would say it was the lack of real personality or depth, to some extent in Aloy and even more so in NCPs, and it would have been great if settlements were more than just somewhere to stop and pick up supplies. There was token 'relationships' but way too superficial which meant that there was little deep engagement with the main character or the human world in this game. They were all patently forgettable. More attention to that one thing would have elevated this game, for me, to greatness. As it was, the game was fun but forgettable. By about half way through I was feeling a bit 'is this it?' and would have given it an 7 but closer to the end the story kicked up a gear for me and I was utterly engrossed and moved, which pushed it up to an 8. Definitely a fun ride and one not to missed.    … Expand
  14. JediMosEisley
    Apr 8, 2017
    5
    Great concept and the game can be fun for awhile but eventually, I hit a brick wall with the game. Too much narration and dead end scenarios. I tried using social media to find solutions but there just was not enough people to help out. I hope the game goes through an update but I doubt it will.
  15. ajwils
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Unreal story that will keep you playing for hours, coupled with unique combat that allows for creative ways to approach almost every situation mean this has replaced the Witcher 3 as my all time favorite game.
  16. kourosh_77
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    HZD Exceeded all of my expectations in gameplay and graphic level.You can see pretty good RPG elements there but for the sequel I want more than this! Animations and Combat are superb and Aloy's Story is one hell of a journey through the Vast and Unique Open-World of the game.you can feel the culture and emotions of tribes everywhere and the nature and machines talks with you. i cantHZD Exceeded all of my expectations in gameplay and graphic level.You can see pretty good RPG elements there but for the sequel I want more than this! Animations and Combat are superb and Aloy's Story is one hell of a journey through the Vast and Unique Open-World of the game.you can feel the culture and emotions of tribes everywhere and the nature and machines talks with you. i cant describe how they were able to craf a beatuiful and engaging story till the ending!And for all those good points i congrat guerrilla games for their amazing work of art.Up To this Point Witcher 3 & Bloodborne & HZD are my favourite RPGs of this generation,After around 55h in game,I give this game 10/10!… Expand
  17. Segovo
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me help you out, BUY THIS GAME RIGHT NOW.
    (Following review contains MILD spoilers.)

    This game is absolutely amazing :D
    Pro's:
    Fun stealth
    Amazing combat
    Good story
    Big and cool open world

    Cons:
    ummm, none? oh yeah, it is a PS4 exclusive ):

    Also, let me recall a mission I just did yesterday.
    So I had to get to a top of the tower but before I did I had to kill a huge robot, first I sneaked around and killed all the humans, then I climbed up onto a cliff and shot if from above making it super easy to kill, then I got to parkour up the tower, sounds dull, IT WAS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE.

    10/10 Worth a buy, stop debating it, if you have a PS4, you NEED this game.    … Expand
  18. peck324
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here is my review of Horizon: Zero Dawn (Spoilers):
    Story: Story is amazing, having taking place from the future but to have all humanity's culture be like the primitive days of just using bows and staff shows that not everything is dependent on technology, except for the machines of course. The ending give a big "Sequel" that Sylen revived hades and captured him just to get more knowledge from the past. Showing the relation of the past of what happened before the present was really interested and astonishing. Especially the relationship between Elisabet and Alloy. What got me disappointed was the two people Alloy met during her "Proving" forgot their name since you only know them for 5 minutes and they are also dead but the names I'll give them are "The Bully" and "The First Friend", just wished they could've lived longer to have a big relationship with Alloy.
    Gameplay: Very entertaining but a little disappointed because when it comes to fast travel the player would have to buy them at at workshop but the ingredients for them (Yes they are ingredients for making fast travel) are not that difficult to find, I thought fast travel would occur during the middle or mid-end of the story arc. Using the Focus is really cool when hearing audio recording and tracking enemy patterns is good way of the getting the upper hand of the game. But the final boss was awful as its just all machines are just going after you, nothing different, nothing more.
    Characters: Alloy is awesome, she's smart, badass and very dependent when taking responsibility. Including her mother Elisabet who sacrifice herself to save the world that was about to be extinct. Seeing their relationship made me felt accomplish for beating the game, also for Rolan it made my hart sank a little seeing him sacrifice himself to save Alloy. All other characters are amazing too, even though they act ignorant but that was part of their culture.
    Machines: They are some fascinating creatures when traveling the open world, and for the team has put so much effort into making each machine deserve to be best gaming design for Characters. Even fighting them was the most accomplishing thing I did when playing this game. Just wish you ride mostly all of the Machines that you override especially the GlintHawks, flying on those would be greatest game/adventure ever!
    Conclusion:
    Story is amazing, Final boss is a disappointment Characters are well created and the machines designs are spot on! This game give a good definition of open world, I can see why fast travel is required for purchase if you don't want to see how amazing the world is, especially the machines and their habitat.
    Final Verdict:
    8.5/10 - If it wasn't for the final boss I would've give it a 9 instead. But still all out amazing!
    Buy or not Buy - Definitely Buy!
    Rent - No. Too good to be rented.    … Expand
  19. here_and_there
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Simply one of the best games of the current generation and ever. A wonderful, carefully crafted and visually stunning post apocalyptic open world is the setting of a very good sci-fi story. Gameplay is fresh and always interesting. The characters and their lines are almost all very good. But the thing that makes it all work and blend so well is the setting: prehistoric tribes living in aSimply one of the best games of the current generation and ever. A wonderful, carefully crafted and visually stunning post apocalyptic open world is the setting of a very good sci-fi story. Gameplay is fresh and always interesting. The characters and their lines are almost all very good. But the thing that makes it all work and blend so well is the setting: prehistoric tribes living in a post apocalyptic Colorado/Utah (with a lot of real world landmarks) inhabited by cleverly designed zoomorphic robots: great! And the story explaining why it is like this is clever and interesting as well.… Expand
  20. NexusTsunami
    Apr 7, 2017
    9
    Horizon: Zero Dawn ist ein Zusammenschnitt aus bewährten Elementen vieler erfolgreicher Spiele der letzten Jahre verrührt mit einer Abstrakt wirkenden Idee. Was ist dabei herausgekommen? Ein sehr gutes Spiel!

    Die Entwickler von ZD machen, wie seinerzeit die von Mordors Schatten, keinen Hehl daraus Ideen von anderen Entwicklern aufzugreifen und sie für sich anzupassen. So war Witcher    Horizon: Zero Dawn ist ein Zusammenschnitt aus bewährten Elementen vieler erfolgreicher Spiele der letzten Jahre verrührt mit einer Abstrakt wirkenden Idee. Was ist dabei herausgekommen? Ein sehr gutes Spiel!

    Die Entwickler von ZD machen, wie seinerzeit die von Mordors Schatten, keinen Hehl daraus Ideen von anderen Entwicklern aufzugreifen und sie für sich anzupassen.

    So war Witcher 3 ganz klar Vorbild dafür, wie man eine spannende Geschichte in einer wunderschön gestalteten Open World erzählen kann. Die Kletterelemente und das Kampfsystem ähneln stark an die letzten Tomb Raider Ableger. Und bei Ideen für das Konzept war Far Cry: Primal mit Sicherheit mit im Boot.

    Nun wie oben erwähnt ist es definitv nichts schlechtes sich Ideen zu holen wenn man sie denn richtig umsetzt und ihnen seinen eigenen Stempel aufdrückt... und genau dies haben Guerrilla Games mit bravour getan.

    Haushohe Maschinenwesen, die vom Aussehen und Verhalten unserer Tierwelt nachempfunden sind, werden in einer postapoklytischen Welt von einer rothaarigen Lara Croft, die mit ihrem Zynismus und der Schlagfertigkeit eines Geralt von Riva daherkommt, mit einer Steinschleuder bekämpft die Bomben als Munition verwendet. Klingt erstmal sonderbar... ist es auch. Aber es ist verdammt gut!    … Expand
  21. Verwey
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Great game! Visuals and gameplay are brilliant. Best game I have played in 2017 so far! Interesting story and setting. Very refreshing and new experience. Great work!
  22. Gusman295
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Este juego es la leche, con un apartado gráfico espectacular, una historia excelente y una mecánica preciosa. El ambiente de un mundo en el que hemos retrocedido 'históricamente' a la prehistoria por las máquinas y la distinción entre tribus da un gran toque a la historia.
  23. legalravishment
    Apr 6, 2017
    7
    I had to make an account to give this title a fair review.

    Overall the game was not bad, but not worth a perfect score - it has some issues. The graphics and initial hour introduction were spot on - one of the best tutorial hours in a videogame ever to get you attached to the heroine, Aloy. After that, the character development was flat, and the story a bit stale, side missions are    I had to make an account to give this title a fair review.

    Overall the game was not bad, but not worth a perfect score - it has some issues. The graphics and initial hour introduction were spot on - one of the best tutorial hours in a videogame ever to get you attached to the heroine, Aloy. After that, the character development was flat, and the story a bit stale, side missions are very, very repetitive. It has about 40 hours of total gameplay to platinum.

    Pros:
    Graphics are great
    Combat is initially fun and difficult - that changes quickly
    Map is well designed on the surface, but lacks depth.
    Controls are fairly good - the only annoyance was when you changed ammo on accident when you bring up the wheel to craft more ammo.
    Cons:
    LOOT FATIGUE - i understand having resources in the game, but 100 resource slots is very limited at one point or another, and it becomes more time managing inventory than playing toward the end.You get tired of picking stuff up and then having to drop it anyways.
    BAD/LIMITED GEAR - you don't get an upgraded spear until very late in the game, and even then it is not much different from the one you start with. The gear is not varied at all, you don't really get a chance to go down a "build path". Until the ancient armor mission the gear is all very similar, then you are practically invincible. Very strange way to manage gear. The ranged weapons get boring quickly once you learn that you just max your stock bow Fire damage and kill everything quickly. Expected different stat boosts with different weapons, but revolves around "modifications" which are very basic. You don't "upgrade" weapons really, you just craft more ammo slots, kind of lame.
    TOO SHORT - Main story line can probably be completed in around 8-10 hours, with 40 hours to platinum and do everything the game has to offer. That is just simply too short for a title like this to me.
    SHALLOW MAP - map looks good on surface, but there are no real dungeons/caves/"metal ruins" to go to outside of the main story. Sort of like having Skyrims map with no explorable dungeons, gets boring quick. No reason to explore because you never get better gear by doing so.
    EASY TO BREAK - if you get the blast sling early, you can down all machines with ease, taking very little strategy.

    TLDR; if you go into Zero Dawn looking for the Witcher, Fallout/Skyrim RPG experience, you wont get it. You will get a very "face value" game that will win a ton of awards at the end of the year. Worth the play through, but zero replayability or longevity.    … Expand
  24. turbosnail
    Apr 6, 2017
    8
    Great game in every sense (style, visuals, execution, on-boarding, audio), but does not live entirely up to the hype and does get boring quite fast. The beginning is by far the best, after that it's get repetitive in my opinion.
  25. ManickPanick
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    This game is absolutely phenomenal; I forgot how enthralled I could be in a story! It combines all the best bits of so many games - combat style of Dark Souls 3 (against the 1 on 1 larger enemies anyway!), the free roam/climbing of Assassin's Creed, the beautiful weapon interface of Far Cry 4... all in one! I really enjoy hunting-esque games, and I'm normally not a story person - but IThis game is absolutely phenomenal; I forgot how enthralled I could be in a story! It combines all the best bits of so many games - combat style of Dark Souls 3 (against the 1 on 1 larger enemies anyway!), the free roam/climbing of Assassin's Creed, the beautiful weapon interface of Far Cry 4... all in one! I really enjoy hunting-esque games, and I'm normally not a story person - but I can't remember the last time I was this encaptivated and curious about what's going to happen next! I literally bought a PS4 for the exclusives and I am converted after 10 years of being a die hard xbox fanboy. PS4 have won this round!… Expand
  26. zkg03mjmk
    Apr 6, 2017
    8
    It's a decent sandbox game but not a breakthrough. It feels like a mix of tomb raider and far cry primal, which is not necessarily bad. Half of the story I feel connected, but the other half is just ok. Still a lot loose ends need to be closed in DLC or next episode.Graphic is good, but landscape lacks of diversity. OST is really great. The voice act are another shinning part of the game.It's a decent sandbox game but not a breakthrough. It feels like a mix of tomb raider and far cry primal, which is not necessarily bad. Half of the story I feel connected, but the other half is just ok. Still a lot loose ends need to be closed in DLC or next episode.Graphic is good, but landscape lacks of diversity. OST is really great. The voice act are another shinning part of the game. I like heroine a lot. She is a lovely strong young lady… Expand
  27. Daigoust
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    O mundo dos games estava urgentemente precisando de um jogo inovador. Esse jogo me deu esperança que a indústria dos games ainda consegue pode produzir jogos de alta qualidade, ou melhor, verdadeiras obras artísticas. A história é muito inovadora e, em alguns aspectos, única. Quanto mais eu avanço na história fiquei imerso na drama e em alguns momentos cheguei a jogar triste, pensativo eO mundo dos games estava urgentemente precisando de um jogo inovador. Esse jogo me deu esperança que a indústria dos games ainda consegue pode produzir jogos de alta qualidade, ou melhor, verdadeiras obras artísticas. A história é muito inovadora e, em alguns aspectos, única. Quanto mais eu avanço na história fiquei imerso na drama e em alguns momentos cheguei a jogar triste, pensativo e comecei a ver aquele mundo com (eu não acho a palavra) angustia? empatia? esperança?... sei lá...
    Saindo um pouco do enredo. Pode se dizer que os gráficos são de ultima geração, mas em alguns momentos sinto que poderia ser mais polido, mas merece um 10 de qualquer forma. Musica se encaixa como uma luva. Jogabilidade é outro ponto chave do jogo, flui muito bem e é extremamente divertido e desafiador, pelo menos no início, matar os "dinossauros" robóticos. Com o tempo vc aprende sobre os pontos fracos das criaturas robóticas e a satisfação de matar um desses bichanos em 1 minuto quando outrora vc levava 10, é muito gratificante. Resumindo, Jogabilidade + Enredo são o carro chefe do jogo, uma combinação que foi feita com capricho. Simplesmente Amei Horizon: Zero Dawn, valeu cada centavo e espero aumentem o tempo de vida do jogo com DLCs/Expansões.

    The gaming world was urgently in need of an innovative game. This game has given me hope that the gaming industry still manages to produce high quality games, or rather, true works of art. The story is very innovative and, in some ways, unique. The more I advance in the story I am immersed in the drama and in some moments I got to play sad, pensive and I began to see that world with (I do not think the word) anguish? empathy? Hope? I do not know ...
    Leaving a bit of the plot. It can be said that the graphics are of last generation, but at some moments I feel that it could be more polished, but deserves a 10 of any form. Music fits like a glove. Gameplay is another key point of the game, it flows very well and is extremely fun and challenging, at least initially, to kill the robotic "dinosaurs". Over time you learn about the weaknesses of robotic creatures and the satisfaction of killing one of those **** in 1 minute when you once took 10 is very rewarding. In short, gameplay + plot are the flagship of the game, a combination that was made with whim. Simply Loved Horizon: Zero Dawn, worth every penny and hopefully increase the life of the game with DLCs / Expansions.    … Expand
  28. HZD_AloySplash
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Great amazing game. GG created one the best games of the decade. A breath taking experience from beginning to end. Aloy is the best protagonist the game industry has seen in years. The story is riveting and compelling. The graphics are the best in the business. Simply a masterpiece.
  29. pongkrit03
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the mastepieces. Graphic is beautiful. Facial design of all NPC are exceptional. Story is amazing. The concept of robot's dinosaur is very unique. I have to praise those who come up with the concept for not afraid of new idea. Sidequests are also well done. The idea of tearing some robot's component apart to disable their specific weapon is awesome. It addsHorizon Zero Dawn is one of the mastepieces. Graphic is beautiful. Facial design of all NPC are exceptional. Story is amazing. The concept of robot's dinosaur is very unique. I have to praise those who come up with the concept for not afraid of new idea. Sidequests are also well done. The idea of tearing some robot's component apart to disable their specific weapon is awesome. It adds fresh feeling into its genre. No glitchs no bug I found in my first playthrough with hard difficulty. Gameplay is fun.

    However, there are something holding me back from giving 10/10. It is just a bit but it could be improved.

    1. The game focuses too much on range weapon. There is only 1 melee weapon, spear, and you cannot modify anything. It is fine for those who love range weapon, but for me who like to use melee. It is a bit disappointment since in this era, melee weapon should be use more often. They should have more type of melee weapons, such as axe and shield or sword. At least, the spear should be able to add fire rune or ice rune, for exp.

    2.Story is very great for beginning and middle, but near the end of main quest is somewhat not strong in my opinion. Some parts I feel irrational but I don't want to say here to not spoil anyone but I hope it ends better and stronger. Final boss is not that impressive.

    3.Aloy has no character's development. She is like a god of hunt, beat everything no sweat but has almost no emotion. She should express herself more. Her character is too stiff and too confident in my opinion. For example, Rost's incident, she get over it too fast .... unrealistically fast.

    4.Music is not epic enough. I cannot remember any songs that catch my ears to feel Wow. It is a shame for the game that is as great as GOTY title but music is not on par with other aspects. Battle music is below average.

    In sum, Horizon Zero Dawn is very great game. If you have PS4, you should not hesitate to buy it. It is not as good as Witcher 3 but still one of GOTY contenders for sure. If you like using bow, this is the game for you. If you are melee guy like me, maybe you love the game or maybe not, but I am sure it will not hurt to try. This game's quaility is still better than most of the game in the current market.    … Expand
  30. BN333
    Apr 4, 2017
    4
    A by the numbers open world games in the vein of far cry, very representative of the current mediocre state of the genre (e.g. Far Cry, AC and TR).

    Some may consider that below average. Wish more time was spent on gameplay, rather then the visuals, which i believe were used as a distraction from other areas. Alot of advertising for a Guerilla games production (and a PR push from    A by the numbers open world games in the vein of far cry, very representative of the current mediocre state of the genre (e.g. Far Cry, AC and TR).

    Some may consider that below average. Wish more time was spent on gameplay, rather then the visuals, which i believe were used as a distraction from other areas.

    Alot of advertising for a Guerilla games production (and a PR push from journalists and youtubers), though there is still more that could be learnt from other devs such as Insomniac Games, Realtime Worlds, Ruffian Games and Radical Entertainment.

    Dinosaurs and robots are a welcome addition to the genre (though not new), however this still doesn't feel different enough to justify the open world. There is alot of repetition and i didn't feel the game clicked overall, there are some nice set pieces, but they dont come together as a cohesive experience to match the price.

    Campaign could have been better. Some game A.I. issues seemed to crop up in early footage when dealing with in game enemies, which have since been removed from Youtube.

    As a fan of the genre, i would recommend considering whether some wish to perhaps wait or skip.
    The open world genre has become somewhat obsessed with more of the same, wouldnt be that different to throw on a game you've already played, which would probably cost you less.

    There are other games that are doing more creative things with the genre also, however we are seeing less of that..    … Expand
  31. Jimez
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    There comes a time in each gaming generation, where a game is created which can be considered a masterpiece. Each generation has that 1 game, last generation it was arguably The Last of Us on the PS3. This generation, i firmly believe it is Horizon: Zero Dawn. This is what happens when you let a developer have complete control over what is created, and what we ended up with is a gameThere comes a time in each gaming generation, where a game is created which can be considered a masterpiece. Each generation has that 1 game, last generation it was arguably The Last of Us on the PS3. This generation, i firmly believe it is Horizon: Zero Dawn. This is what happens when you let a developer have complete control over what is created, and what we ended up with is a game with a great story, graphically stunning (as photo-mode demonstrates) and has some interesting characters.

    The gameplay is brilliant, the combat (ok can be shaky) is great, and the world itself is breathtaking in places. And once you have done a few hours, you are practically free to explore and discover the world and how it came to be how it is today.

    I'm not going to go into detail, because i want people to enjoy this game for what it is, simply stunning.    … Expand
  32. jamesdallimore
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    Will try keep this short and to the point.

    Have just finished the main story of this game and was very pleasantly surprised. I personally didn't have any hype for this game and kind of just dismissed it thinking it would be too much like Far Cry, which is a series I have always found a bit weak. I found both the story and characters compelling, Aloy is already one of my favourite    Will try keep this short and to the point.

    Have just finished the main story of this game and was very pleasantly surprised.

    I personally didn't have any hype for this game and kind of just dismissed it thinking it would be too much like Far Cry, which is a series I have always found a bit weak.

    I found both the story and characters compelling, Aloy is already one of my favourite video game characters, she is so bad ass but believable and extremely likeable.
    The world is large but without feeling too large and feels a like real place where people live albeit a hostile environment.
    The visuals are stunning including the character animations and voice acting to coincide with.
    Some side quests are generic and sometimes relies to heavily on Arkham Asylum Detective Mode-like Trails but all in all gameplay is really satisfying helped by excellent and addictive combat.

    All in all this is yet another amazing PS4 exclusive everyone with a PS4 should try!    … Expand
  33. johny_wo_ok
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Just an amazing game. Period. Exceeded all my expectations (although i admit, they weren't very high, somehow the whole 'dynobot' things seemed like they were trying too hard). Luckily, I picked it up and wow. Great combat, intriguing story, immersive world and all around awesome game. Highly recommend it and put it up there with the other playstation greats (uncharted, last of us,Just an amazing game. Period. Exceeded all my expectations (although i admit, they weren't very high, somehow the whole 'dynobot' things seemed like they were trying too hard). Luckily, I picked it up and wow. Great combat, intriguing story, immersive world and all around awesome game. Highly recommend it and put it up there with the other playstation greats (uncharted, last of us, etc.). GOTY.… Expand
  34. Silverquick85
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    One of the best stories I've played in the last few years has had me glued from the beginning to the end, a bestial graphic section at the height of the witcher 3 on pc, the bso is great I hit all day murmuring, The gameplay is very very good and where maybe fail for my taste is the fight against humans and small robots, because against the real big is a joy.

    Photo mode is the best invention !!
  35. ZicX
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Holy fuc* , this game blow me up.
    Every encounter/fight with DINOSAUR is so **** epic , its like chose weapon , run , trap , position , etc.
    And the story is fu*king good , even the side quest. The "fetch" side quest is sooo enjoyable. Its not just go there take this and go back. I really hope they make DLC or HZD 2 in the near future. This game has an awesome foundation. All PS4    Holy fuc* , this game blow me up.
    Every encounter/fight with DINOSAUR is so **** epic , its like chose weapon , run , trap , position , etc.
    And the story is fu*king good , even the side quest. The "fetch" side quest is sooo enjoyable. Its not just go there take this and go back.

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

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

    And the dinosaur cannot follow you after you hacking it. It will be fun if you can walking around with a thunderjaw beside you. I give this game 9.5    … Expand
  36. AndreRLZ
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    La quantitá di altri giochi da cui questo prende spunto é infinita. Non sto neanche a fare l'elenco, non avrebbe senso: infatti quello che fa Horizon non é mai copiare ma mettere assieme in maniera naturale e armoniosa. É un action adventure in cui controlliamo uno dei personaggi che piú mi hanno soddisfatto di sempre: Aloy. Divertente, carismatica, tenace, sa sempre rispondere nellaLa quantitá di altri giochi da cui questo prende spunto é infinita. Non sto neanche a fare l'elenco, non avrebbe senso: infatti quello che fa Horizon non é mai copiare ma mettere assieme in maniera naturale e armoniosa. É un action adventure in cui controlliamo uno dei personaggi che piú mi hanno soddisfatto di sempre: Aloy. Divertente, carismatica, tenace, sa sempre rispondere nella maniera piú soddisfacente ai personaggi piú antipatici e non cade mai nell'imbarazzante. Il gameplay é validissimo: si tratta di un gioco veloce, in cui é richiesta una buona dose di managing delle risorse, bisogna avere tempismo, saper mirare , saper sfruttare tutte le meccaniche di gioco. Non é un titolo molto facile, sa tenere impegnati. Ricchissimo di missioni secondarie, commissioni, personaggi con cui interagire. Il mondo di gioco é vastissimo e meraviglioso, con deserti, montagne innevate, foreste gigantesche e viste mozzafiato. I nemici sono tanti, diversi e sempre fighissimi. Un po' "alla Monster Hunter" diciamo. Le armi sono abbastanza e potenziarle regala soddisfazioni. É un gioco che sa emozionare non solo per la storia (che ho trovato molto interessante!) ma anche per il semplice gameplay free-roaming. Occorrerá spesso nascondersi nei cespugli poiché in vicinanza di branchi di gigantesche macchine fortissime, oppure assassinare nemici da dietro in maniera furtiva per non far scattare l'allarme. Ha una grossa componente stealth, che peró non é indispensabile. Il bello di Horizon é che lascia tantissima libertá al giocatore in termini di gameplay. La colonna sonora poi é veramente validissima. Uniche pecche sono il doppiaggio italiano (a tratti, nel complesso non é scandaloso) e il fatto che puó diventare un po' "disorientante" in certi momenti, vista la vastitá. Inoltre credo che potrebbe a volte, all'inizio, raggiungere dei picchi di difficoltá leggermente sproporzionati rispetto al resto del gioco. Nel complesso titolo estremamente valido: libertá immensa lasciata al giocatore, aspetto tecnico superlativo, ottima trama, fantastico personaggio principale, bel gameplay veloce e dinamico. Pochi cazzi, un'esclusiva di peso importante per PlayStation… Expand
  37. amstans
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    I tried watching a stream to see if it was something I could get into and thought maybe there was too much dialogue. Now that I've been playing it I don't notice the dialogue. You can skip through some of the more boring parts. After playing Breath of the Wild it was hard to learn a new control scheme for basically the same mechanics. Solid story and great graphics. The music is seriousI tried watching a stream to see if it was something I could get into and thought maybe there was too much dialogue. Now that I've been playing it I don't notice the dialogue. You can skip through some of the more boring parts. After playing Breath of the Wild it was hard to learn a new control scheme for basically the same mechanics. Solid story and great graphics. The music is serious most of the time. My only issue is that some of the lighting effects are a little too orange sometimes.… Expand
  38. stupidget
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    I finished this game this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. As many reviews have already said, this game looks stunning. Having just bought an HDR ready TV the visuals are gorgeous and there were several occasions where I got Aloy to just stand and look around at the stunning vista in front of her. The story is excellent and the mix of late 21st Century technology and primitive SunI finished this game this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. As many reviews have already said, this game looks stunning. Having just bought an HDR ready TV the visuals are gorgeous and there were several occasions where I got Aloy to just stand and look around at the stunning vista in front of her. The story is excellent and the mix of late 21st Century technology and primitive Sun worship work together really well and getting involved in the tribal bickering and gradually unwinding what actually happened on Earth in the long distant past is great fun. Wandering about and coming across a herd of mechanical beasts and hoping that they don't spot you really has you on your toes and taking down some of the bigger beasts such as a Deathbringer is very, very rewarding. And using your focus to highlight the weak-points of each beast is very useful. I did find the way Aloy fought a bit annoying at times because sometimes the camera would hide Aloy and sometimes I found myself in Focus mode when I really didn't want to be. Fighting is not easy at all, even later on in the game when I was at Level 34 it was still tough to beat the likes of a Stormbird or even a flock of Glinthawks, but, at least you can craft halfway through a battle to create more ammo :-)

    This is far more of an action game as opposed to a fully-fledged RPG. For example when you enter a town you can't enter any buildings, there are no guilds to join, like you would in Skyrim and the SKill tree, if you can call it that, is very basic. One a plus side this makes the progression of the game much easier than other RPG's as it's very easy to keep track of your Main Quest, Side Quests and Errands.

    All in all a great game, with a great story, stunning visuals and an amazing central character.    … Expand
  39. Fuzi0n
    Apr 2, 2017
    9
    Horizon sets itself apart from other open world RPGs by excelling at both story and gameplay. The game does suffer from typical ailments of other open world games, like a claustrophobic map and filler content, but it still an excellent game. I am really looking forward to playing the sequel.
  40. banc11
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    The most amazing game this generation has seen IMO.. Honestly, Ive owned every console from ps1 and n64 onward and this game is just about the best thing I have seen since Zelda the ocarina of time.. The visuals are absolutely stunning, the gameplay is awesome, fluid, and nuanced. The variations in scenery are refreshing, gorgeous, and mysterious. Aloy as a character a badass and is theThe most amazing game this generation has seen IMO.. Honestly, Ive owned every console from ps1 and n64 onward and this game is just about the best thing I have seen since Zelda the ocarina of time.. The visuals are absolutely stunning, the gameplay is awesome, fluid, and nuanced. The variations in scenery are refreshing, gorgeous, and mysterious. Aloy as a character a badass and is the perfect hero for this story to be told through. I honestly have a very hard time finding anything to critique about this game. I Absolutely love it and any true fan of RPGs and great videogame experiences will love this game. 10/10… Expand
  41. icap
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    I must say that i delayed purchasing this game post launch since there were some negative reviews about it early on. But now having played it for a good 25+ hours I can safely say it is by far the best overall game I have played ever on any platform. I can't think of anything even coming close. btw I am not a PS fan. I have always owned both consoles and now I even own the xbox one s. OneI must say that i delayed purchasing this game post launch since there were some negative reviews about it early on. But now having played it for a good 25+ hours I can safely say it is by far the best overall game I have played ever on any platform. I can't think of anything even coming close. btw I am not a PS fan. I have always owned both consoles and now I even own the xbox one s. One can only be fare and admit this is a well polished game. With stunning graphics, lots to do, good game mechanics, good level of difficulty. The story line is not bad, its not great but it keeps you going. The open world is really accessible with a good travel system. The level of detail that has gone into developing this Horizon Zero Dawn is truly next gen. I believe that the PS has just began to earn its money as a next gen console. Anything below this threshold is not acceptable. Not anymore anyway… Expand
  42. Waldmari
    Apr 2, 2017
    6
    Мир красивый, разнообразный и не чувствуется пустым, а битвы против роботов сделаны как битвы против боссов. Но к сожалению на этом плюсы и заканчиваются.
    Во первых, квесты и диалоги. Второстепенные квесты скучные и не запоминающиеся прям совсем, а порой и глупые(например квест на поиск Эрзы - т.е. приходят дядечки такие смотрят на место происшествия и ничего не могут найти и тут бац,    Мир красивый, разнообразный и не чувствуется пустым, а битвы против роботов сделаны как битвы против боссов. Но к сожалению на этом плюсы и заканчиваются.
    Во первых, квесты и диалоги. Второстепенные квесты скучные и не запоминающиеся прям совсем, а порой и глупые(например квест на поиск Эрзы - т.е. приходят дядечки такие смотрят на место происшествия и ничего не могут найти и тут бац, приходит Элой и такая - о смотри следы от телеги пойдем по ним o_0). Основной сюжет ... давайте скажем честно среднячок. Задумка, идея хороша, но его очень мало, если б не эта беготня по разным локациям, то от силы на часов 5-6 там сюжета.Так еще и дали его совсем ниочем и после прохождения складывается ощущение, что делали при расчете уже на 2ю часть минимум.
    Во вторых,рпг составляющая. Ну здесь все понятно, этот подводный камень был заброшен в любую игру и трудно чем-то удивить в играх подобного жанра, но ничего нового я здесь не увидел. Хотя они пытались, но получилась смесь среднячковая смесь rise of tomb raider и far cry primal.
    Не понял я этого ажиотажа вокруг этой игры ничего нового нет, подача основного сюжета,пусть и интригующего, плоха. Возможно ажиотаж вызван тем,что это эксклюзив на ps4 и выйдя эта игра на все платформы, то итог был бы другой. Но как я писал выше игра создавалась с расчетом на 2ю часть, а возможно и на 3ю , что никак хорошо не скажется. (вспомните игры ,которые штампуются).    … Expand
  43. Bertoflyingfox
    Apr 2, 2017
    8
    It has really good graphics, but the mechanics and story are what lowered my score for it slightly. Still a good game worth playing eventually if you have a PS4.

    My biggest gripes: Final boss is hella easy and a big letdown in story/theme. Bow shooting has a weird weight to it, like it's more of a slingshot than a bow, especially when quick shooting. Boring climbing and safe platforming.
  44. colinsmall34
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    You would have to be a complete moron and/or a troll in order to rate this a zero, as some have been doing. It's an incredibly well made game. I give it 9-9.5. The storyline, gameplay, graphics and soundtrack are all excellent. It copies a lot of elements like stealth, combat, crafting, trading, climbing and puzzle solving from other great games/series like Skyrim, Uncharted, Tomb Raider,You would have to be a complete moron and/or a troll in order to rate this a zero, as some have been doing. It's an incredibly well made game. I give it 9-9.5. The storyline, gameplay, graphics and soundtrack are all excellent. It copies a lot of elements like stealth, combat, crafting, trading, climbing and puzzle solving from other great games/series like Skyrim, Uncharted, Tomb Raider, Far Cry, Assassins' Creed, and others, and combines them all for a very enjoyable gaming experience. It's not quite as massive an open world as Skyrim, but it's certainly a world with plenty to explore and discover.

    Don't listen to the low reviews as this is an amazing game that you need to buy.    … Expand
  45. HenriqueMachado
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    Melhor mundo aberto que eu ja joguei o mundo é incrivel cheio de vida as maquinas são como animas de verdade, e tambem um belissimo enredo vale muito a pena jogar esse jogo
  46. ColdWolven
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    I had a lot of fun playing this game, roaming around in its gorgeous environments and attacking the variety of different machines and their weak points with the weapons available is very satisfying. One of the best games I've played this generation, 10/10
  47. Baddawg865
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a masterpiece. Game play and story fit hand in hand. I can not wait for the DLC! I really thought i would get bored with this game fast, but that never happened. It kept me hooked. I recommend this game to everyone.
  48. Pilbz
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    Fantastic game with a beautiful world that you get absolutely lost in.

    For me, this is my game of the year so far and a must play Playstation exclusive. It looks incredible on a 4K TV with a PS4 Pro.
  49. Azeriel
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    Far from a flawless game, but definitely a strong contender in an open world RPG.

    It is especially even more impressive considering that this was Guerilla Games first attempt at an Open World RPG game. Beautiful graphic, captivating story, unique gameplay (I absolutely loved that they managed to combine both futuristic and ancient tribal theme without too much of a clash with each    Far from a flawless game, but definitely a strong contender in an open world RPG.

    It is especially even more impressive considering that this was Guerilla Games first attempt at an Open World RPG game.

    Beautiful graphic, captivating story, unique gameplay (I absolutely loved that they managed to combine both futuristic and ancient tribal theme without too much of a clash with each other), and the main protagonist that you will undoubtedly care about. The Witcher 3 influence is pretty apparent in this game as they also managed to make every single side-quest a self-containing story. You actually care about the side quest as much as you cared about the main story.

    The gameplay is amazing. I love the whole machine parts hunting and that you have different ways or methods to kill a machine. The game encourages you to be creative with your hunt by giving you a wide array of tools and abilities to hunt down a machine. Furthermore, your focus (HZD version of a WItcher's Sense) allows you to identify a machine weak point. Which can further be broken down based on what kind of elemental arrows/ammo you are using. It has depth without being too cumbersome, and it definitely works for the setting. Just wait till you get the feeling of taking down your first Thundermaw ever.

    Voice acting was excellent, music was great (the world felt alive because of it) with an excellent fade in and out between a calming music in town, and adrenaline pumping one during a boss fight.

    It does suffer from any other open world RPG though, in which the map can be littered with icons and activities that can feel overwhelming. However, if you're getting an open-world RPG game, you should know what you're into. And like The Witcher 3, HZD managed to make those side activities interesting enough that you actually want to do them.

    This is a definite buy. There is more than enough content in this game to last you for a while, and if you missed The Witcher 3 after completing that game, this is a strong replacement for the genre.

    Way better than that mass-effect wannabe game we shouldn't talk about. It's a no-contest.    … Expand
  50. ILuvBurntToast
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    Succeeding not only as a thrilling open world adventure but as a deep story and thoughtful narrative as well. Horizon Zero Dawn is fun, detailed, and action packed and I totally reccomend you pick this game up.
  51. Skydog
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    By far one of the best games to offer on PS4. It sort of steals from multiple games (Newer Tomb Raiders/Far Cry) but it works wonderfully with a beautiful environment. It does have some flaws but some seem like they are bugs that could be patched. Overall one of the coolest games PS4 has released so far.
  52. gregorius
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    With an epic story, gorgeous open world and engaging protagonist. Horizon is probably one of the best open world released in this generation. The robo dinosaurs are challenging and smart forcing you to swap weapon elements, target it's weakness and experiment different ways to hunt this machines. One of the strong points of this game is the epic ending, this is one of the games that IWith an epic story, gorgeous open world and engaging protagonist. Horizon is probably one of the best open world released in this generation. The robo dinosaurs are challenging and smart forcing you to swap weapon elements, target it's weakness and experiment different ways to hunt this machines. One of the strong points of this game is the epic ending, this is one of the games that I don't want a sequel but then again it's business and we'll probably get one in the future.… Expand
  53. Neerolyte
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    Excellent and unique story and combat. One of the best open-world game out there that is not overwhelming with crappy contents but just enough good quality activities to thoroughly enjoy the game. It is also design so every type of gamers can enjoy it (hardcore or casual).
  54. rtfmoz
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    This is my first review on metacritic because I don't generally do reviews. Having gone platinum and spent nearly 100 hours on this game, now on my second play through now I feel I have enough knowledge to contribute something here. I have encountered one possibly two trivial bugs, none of them affecting my game play. This is magnificent quality control for an open world game. I haveThis is my first review on metacritic because I don't generally do reviews. Having gone platinum and spent nearly 100 hours on this game, now on my second play through now I feel I have enough knowledge to contribute something here. I have encountered one possibly two trivial bugs, none of them affecting my game play. This is magnificent quality control for an open world game. I have experienced the vista's, the weather, the sunrise and sunsets, I have spent time in the photo mode playing with aperture, lighting, time of day to get the perfect shot. I have journeyed across this world and been delighted with what I have found. It is an astonishing piece of work. Sometimes in life you come across things which are greater than the sum of its parts. This creation, its incredible story, the technology, the horror, the survival, the destruction and the protagonist who has to understand it all and their place in it, is one of those moments.… Expand
  55. cachorroxango
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    uno de los mejores juegos que jugué hasta ahora la verdad muy buenos graficos y muy buena dinamica ... la historia en asombrosa y no puedo esperar hasta que salga la segunda parte ...dlcs ya!! jaja
  56. heckz
    Mar 30, 2017
    6
    This will be a straight to the point review from your standard gamer. Ultimately it comes down to - Is your 60$ worth the time and experience you will receive from playing this SINGLE player game? - the answer...yes, but BARELY. Here's why:

    Graphics/Environment: [ B ] Compared to most games now the environment in Horizon Zero Dawn is fairly vast and consists of different types of    This will be a straight to the point review from your standard gamer. Ultimately it comes down to - Is your 60$ worth the time and experience you will receive from playing this SINGLE player game? - the answer...yes, but BARELY. Here's why:

    Graphics/Environment: [ B ] Compared to most games now the environment in Horizon Zero Dawn is fairly vast and consists of different types of zones which help keep the excitement level up while wandering the game space. You will see many areas once you get down into detail that are definitely slacking (glitched feet placement, NPC's, plants not on the ground) however from the broad view as a player the game's feel and view are definitely good enough.

    Combat Game-play: [ B+ ] Quest taking/farming/finding collectibles aside. This is about you and the combat experience. Guerilla games is definitely on to something here. The core of the combat system is fun and inviting, however that is only the core. Some weapons abilities are clearly overpowered and as you progress it's hard to keep the game challenging...with a few exceptions. Ultimately the combat is fun enough; where you can limit yourself and make each fight a challenge.

    Main Character Development: [ D- ] Anyone else that has played the game, you can't possibly disagree with this rating. Guerilla had said they wanted to focus on the main character entirely, hence why there is no multi-player and they absolutely bombed. Aloy is in no way a character to like, even if you try. She is too conceited and nothing about her is humble or adventurous...mysterious or even confident. The thing i think we all love about famous character's is their quest/struggle/learning to overcome/desire to succeed/repeated victories in doubtful situations...Aloy has none of this. From the get go she has a crappy attitude and commands respect from everyone, she is on top all game and there is no 'challenge' or 'doubt' about her. (This part plays into the next rating)

    Dialogue/NPC Interaction/Questing: [ D } You cannot possibly rate this any higher. The dialogue and interactions are cancerous. Not once, twice, ten times, or thirty times, but EVERY single SECOND the game makes it a point to put men down - Whether its a audio collectible, a side quest, the main quest, or anything that exists in this game. The game/Aloy will go out of it's way to put down men, directly...not people...men. This game is saturated with feminism and it ultimately ruined a potentially amazing game. Aloy lacks HUMANITY entirely, the game lacks humanity because of how 'out of their way' the developers went to make it about feminism.

    Can anyone here name me one game where a man protagonist puts down and makes women as a whole look stupid for an ENTIRE main quest, all side quests and all everything? No. Master Chief, Lara Croft, Ellie, Commander Shepherd, Sam Fisher, Cortana, Geralt, Nathan Drake - all main or prominent figures of games and NONE crap all over women this game does with men. They crap on the BAD guys, as a team. Most main male character's have a female side kick as the way female main character's have a male side kick. These character have friends of both genders. They are involved with both genders bad or good...my point...THEY'RE HUMAN, unlike Aloy/Horizon Zero Dawn.

    In the end this game is too cancerous dialogue and story wise. The game play is fun enough for a few hours of combat and if you have the money check it out. It is just so sad to see a game with such potential miss important features and plague their core with such nonsense. Not to mention it now puts paid critics in a tough spot if they don't like the game for many other reasons, they could be labeled.

    The fact Guerilla had to make this entirely about a gender issue is pathetic. They would have made much better character/game core if they just cared about making a good game and building Aloy as a character and developing her. Instead they have no real regard for Aloy or the gameplay, they just want to have a girl who is entitled to everything she touches and never needs to learn anything ever. Yet, she still doesn't seem confident...it's bad.    … Expand
  57. GamingTreeHouse
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    Guerilla Games has outdone themselves with Horizon: Zero Dawn. Whether you’re enjoying the lush, vibrant open world setting, or soaking in every moment of the story, you’ll never stop being entertained. The combat is deep and intuitive, even with the minor glitches I encountered. Aloy adds a strong new character to Sonys already deep roster. PlayStation has the next great franchise onGuerilla Games has outdone themselves with Horizon: Zero Dawn. Whether you’re enjoying the lush, vibrant open world setting, or soaking in every moment of the story, you’ll never stop being entertained. The combat is deep and intuitive, even with the minor glitches I encountered. Aloy adds a strong new character to Sonys already deep roster. PlayStation has the next great franchise on their hands. Horizon: Zero Dawn is a must play title if you own a PlayStation 4!

    Continue reading more at our website Gaming Tree House.    … Expand
  58. vgm
    Mar 30, 2017
    8
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a very solid game that combines action, tactics and RPG and it feels like it borrows mechanics from some of the best contemporary games like Uncharted, Tomb Raider reboot or Metal Gear Solid V. The combat mechanics are some of the best I’ve played and using the bow and arrows is really enjoyable. From the graphics perspective it’s just perfect. The aesthetics ofHorizon Zero Dawn is a very solid game that combines action, tactics and RPG and it feels like it borrows mechanics from some of the best contemporary games like Uncharted, Tomb Raider reboot or Metal Gear Solid V. The combat mechanics are some of the best I’ve played and using the bow and arrows is really enjoyable. From the graphics perspective it’s just perfect. The aesthetics of combining a primitive world with futuristic machines looks really cool and the graphics blow me away! The game makes you feel you are all the time inside a picture and it’s actually a nice feature they included a very complete photo mode.

    The game has some flaws too, like the fact that I didn’t really feel very connected to the characters and story. This might be due to the bad “acting” (both facial expressions and voices look artificial) or the lack of interaction with people and towns.    … Expand
  59. Ristul
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    The best game I have played since Witcher 3, you are in for one of the most beautiful games ever created, and the combat and story is also top notch. The game really raises the bar of open world action rpgs. BUY!
  60. AsrielDreemur
    Mar 29, 2017
    8
    Overall it's an amazing game. The setting and landscape in this game is amazing and I cannot resist myself to explore more in this game world. What really sold me on this game it's the character design of alloy and her story which is really intriguing and one of the main focus point of the game. The animal robots in the game is also well design and going up against them is the best part ofOverall it's an amazing game. The setting and landscape in this game is amazing and I cannot resist myself to explore more in this game world. What really sold me on this game it's the character design of alloy and her story which is really intriguing and one of the main focus point of the game. The animal robots in the game is also well design and going up against them is the best part of the game especially when you're able to take down the bigger robots that you will meet later on in the game. Overall it's a really good game but what kept me from giving it a much higher score is that the voice acting in some of the side quest are poorly done, not only that but most of the side quest in this game are not that interesting compare to games like yakuza 0 and the witcher 3 which thrive in this area while Horizon Zero Dawn lack in it. Non the less, it's still a wonderful game.… Expand
  61. meatdraw
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Almost everything about this game is perfect. The menus are snappy and not too deep. Combat is responsive and has variety. The world looks amazing, you can mess around in the photo mode for hours. I've played about 60 hrs, I think i am about half way thru (many hours of free exploring and going after special items) the main story, but I am surprisingly engaged.
    It's flaws are few in my    Almost everything about this game is perfect. The menus are snappy and not too deep. Combat is responsive and has variety. The world looks amazing, you can mess around in the photo mode for hours. I've played about 60 hrs, I think i am about half way thru (many hours of free exploring and going after special items) the main story, but I am surprisingly engaged.
    It's flaws are few in my opinion. There are some kind of "uncanny valley" facial animations. The gear aspect is very RPG-lite, but that is probably for the best. Some aren't fond of crafting in games, but I find this crafting system nice for tension, and easy to access. Many of the characters are very flat and uninteresting - but in a post Witcher 3 world game writers seem to be struggling to reach the new high water mark.
    Upon seeing the reveal videos I had written this game off as a typical AAA title; strong in a few areas like combat or exploration but falling flat in other areas. Maybe with a tacked on mediocre multiplayer mode. Another Assassin's Creed basically. I am glad to be so wrong.
    P.S. my first review on here, had to start account to rave about this game.    … Expand
  62. Hitagi
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    This game is masterpiece. The storytelling is amazing, entertaining, and interesting. I keep gaming all way because I want to learn more about Aloy and mysterious history about old ones. The open world is very beautiful, and the graphics and audio are great so far. I really like the combat style, and I don't see any problem with it. The best RPG of this year for sure. Yes, I know thatThis game is masterpiece. The storytelling is amazing, entertaining, and interesting. I keep gaming all way because I want to learn more about Aloy and mysterious history about old ones. The open world is very beautiful, and the graphics and audio are great so far. I really like the combat style, and I don't see any problem with it. The best RPG of this year for sure. Yes, I know that game do have some glitch, but Guerrilla Games fixed these bugs quickly.

    Great job, Guerrilla Games. I can't wait for the story expansion.    … Expand
  63. pjtaylor2011
    Mar 29, 2017
    8
    Good game that I´ll be going back to...Got side tracked by Nier and Zelda. Good combat systems, great graphics and pretty interesting story. Recommended.
  64. OhLongJohnson
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    At first I thought, this is just a game with fancy graphics, but the same old mechanics, go to point X, do something and then proceed to point Y. However, the story is so incredibly good, that I started to feel more positive towards the game, until I got to a point, that I couldn't stop playing! This game is one of the best I've played all year!
  65. jcolin
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    An excellent game with a fresh and interesting setting. The main character, Aloy, really makes the game. The combat is exciting and visceral and the visuals are excellent. It has RPG elements, but they are pretty light, all things considered. Normally, I am all for heavier RPG mechanics, but this game isn't at all about weapon damage or statistics, but rather the myriad of strategies youAn excellent game with a fresh and interesting setting. The main character, Aloy, really makes the game. The combat is exciting and visceral and the visuals are excellent. It has RPG elements, but they are pretty light, all things considered. Normally, I am all for heavier RPG mechanics, but this game isn't at all about weapon damage or statistics, but rather the myriad of strategies you have to employ to take down the varied enemies. There are some flaws, the game can get a little repetitive (but never really boring) and there are some eccentricities which are annoying, such as if you aren't paying attention and run 'out of bounds' it reloads your last save which could have been a while ago, because the save points are scattered about. I don't know if this is a good or bad thing, but I think I'd have preferred it if you could just save whenever. You also never really get much "stronger", as referenced by the RPG-lite mechanics. I have the best weapons in the game and comparing them to the other weapons is just like..."meh...I could probably do without these". I feel like end game items should always be powerful enough to make the game a good deal easier, as you usually have to jump through hoops to get them. Oh, and they should have made a way to rest until night or until dawn. There is no difference to the game between night and day, but I for one like to be able to see what I'm doing. Oh and I almost forgot, I really wish you had more control over Aloy's personality and what she says, but Aloy doesn't give two **** whether or not you want her to say a particular thing, she's going to do her, that's one of the reasons I love her.… Expand
  66. ImUrHuckleBerri
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    Amazing to see Guerrilla Games get their due. They took a chance to branch away from their amazing Killzone series and it has paid. Horizon Zero Dawn is not only has an extremely beautiful game world. But the story line. At least in my opinion is well crafted and keeps the player engaged and wanting to learn more about Alloy and the world around her. If you are looking for the next greatAmazing to see Guerrilla Games get their due. They took a chance to branch away from their amazing Killzone series and it has paid. Horizon Zero Dawn is not only has an extremely beautiful game world. But the story line. At least in my opinion is well crafted and keeps the player engaged and wanting to learn more about Alloy and the world around her. If you are looking for the next great open world game to play do not pass up what Horizon Zero Dawn offers. I rank it as my #1 game to come out in this console generation.… Expand
  67. TrollYourEnemey
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    A game your PS4 deserves! If you are a fan of rpg action adventure games than this game is for you! The combat is slick and fluid, the AI is tough and smart, The writing and the characters are top notch and the graphics are absolutely stellar! I said wow out loud a few times playing this game. People who are giving this game negative reviews are clearly just trying to get attention andA game your PS4 deserves! If you are a fan of rpg action adventure games than this game is for you! The combat is slick and fluid, the AI is tough and smart, The writing and the characters are top notch and the graphics are absolutely stellar! I said wow out loud a few times playing this game. People who are giving this game negative reviews are clearly just trying to get attention and start drama. Its not a flawless game, sure sometimes you will find yourself doing pointless fetch and grab missions and at some points you find yourself a little bored, but that's just a very tiny nitpick at this massive game. The mystery and the intrigue of the story will keep you interested alone. Alloy is fantastic character and is well written and well acted! This has franchise written allover it! The dev team clearly had creative freedom and you can tell the attention to detail is there. Overall the most important aspect of a game is to be fun and it is! Don't listen to the dorks that give this game a 0/10 I guarantee they haven't even played the game. Go support this game! 10/10… Expand
  68. Carnicefra
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    I play video games since almost 25 years. This was one of the greatest games I've ever played. It has so much detail in a lot of topics. AI, Landscapes, Weapons, Animations. It is just brilliant.
  69. erikomelin
    Mar 28, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with sensational graphics. Couldn't stop playing it. Can't. My only problem with it is the rather simple conflict that pushes the story forward. Everything concerning the now living humans is kind of boring and rather predictable. It's just black and white, no grey scales. The backstory and the parts of it that find its way into the main story however, with all the details about what happened to us – the modern humans, is fantastic. I loved scanning every hologram, data point and voicemail to gather as much info as possible on what really happened. I really hope future expansions and sequels will focus a lot on the archeology of humanity while having a bit more thought through and deep story.… Expand
  70. Paulo-Lameiras
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    I was very skeptical. Not only i was never a fan of Killzone, but also, from the vids, HZD looked too much like Ubisoft open world games (schemactic exploration, invisible walls, collectibles, bland story, characters and lore, etc).

    I could not be more wrong! The game is huge, the lore is deep, the story is fantastic, and has some of the most interesting combat i have experienced in a    I was very skeptical. Not only i was never a fan of Killzone, but also, from the vids, HZD looked too much like Ubisoft open world games (schemactic exploration, invisible walls, collectibles, bland story, characters and lore, etc).

    I could not be more wrong! The game is huge, the lore is deep, the story is fantastic, and has some of the most interesting combat i have experienced in a long time. Something i'm particulary loving is the scale and freedom. If you see a mountain, you will certainly find a way to reach the top, even if you are not supposed to be there. Games with this level of seamless freedom are rare. In most open world games you always find a reachable place closed by an invisible wall.

    It does have some flaws. You can not explore most interiors, vendors could have their own stores instead of just standing there, morerandom events in the world would be great, you rarely see NPCs traveling between villages, tallnecks and maps show too much information which, in my opinion, kills the unpredictability of exploration, money is too easy to find/collect, etc. Instead of just look for the typical loot boxes you can find here and there, it would be great to have the ability to unlock doors, steal objects, and if caught by a guard, suffer the consequences.

    Anyway, ffor a new IP and a game of this scale, HZD is simply incredible!    … Expand
  71. lambertwm
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    One of the few cases where I can agree with the marketing blurb: Excellent Open World Action/RPG, based on a totally unique premise. On top of that Horizon: Zero Dawn offers stunning visuals, a great story, a fresh new protagonist (Aloy!) and exhilarating tactical combat.

    PS: Photo mode is the icing on the cake! ;)
  72. LucasOutland
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    Magnificent open world what make you like to run through it and explore every single place. Great and not easy combat, you need to learn how to defeat different types of enemies with different choice of weapons. You can choose your playstyle, if you prefer stealth or offensive. Good story full of mysteries and great memorable moments. Many side quest, dungeons, crafting and collectiblesMagnificent open world what make you like to run through it and explore every single place. Great and not easy combat, you need to learn how to defeat different types of enemies with different choice of weapons. You can choose your playstyle, if you prefer stealth or offensive. Good story full of mysteries and great memorable moments. Many side quest, dungeons, crafting and collectibles while exploring.… Expand
  73. Radoslavus
    Mar 27, 2017
    7
    Did I like it? Yes
    Was the gameplay fun? Yes
    Was the story interesting and entertaining? Yes, the main story. What about the sound and the visual effects? Probably the most beautiful game in terms of graphics on PS4. Sound also preety good. Did I have a lot of bugs, glitches, crasches? No, just one single crash, but didn't matter because the autosave system is preety good? So what's    Did I like it? Yes
    Was the gameplay fun? Yes
    Was the story interesting and entertaining? Yes, the main story.
    What about the sound and the visual effects? Probably the most beautiful game in terms of graphics on PS4. Sound also preety good.
    Did I have a lot of bugs, glitches, crasches? No, just one single crash, but didn't matter because the autosave system is preety good?

    So what's wrong with Horizon? And, why only 7/10 (7.5 to be precise)?

    It get's boring...
    The repetition, and dull side quests were a pain in the ass. I skipped most of the bland conversations, did the quest to level up, and went back to the main quest. Of course the stories of the side quests had some potential, but the weak narration efficiently reppeled me from being interested.

    The combat is really fun and solid, but the fun flies away after couple of hours. It lacks variation. Some weapons seem preety pointles looking at the entire playthrough. Stealth is good but a little shallow at the same time. I would like a little more options, more freedom, more sophistication.

    Don't get me wrong the game is really solid, even slightly above then just solid, but I feel it lacks something. That one element that would make this title great. Probably storytelling. I have a feeling they focused so much on the main story, that forgot about the side quests. Still a good game though.

    So why did it get such a high combined score on metacritic? Probably because of lack of good content and AAA games on really good level. That's why it shines so bright, because you don't see any "competition on the Horizon" (a joke - and a terrible one). :P    … Expand
  74. oldschoolgamer7
    Mar 27, 2017
    6
    The first 2-3 hours of this games seemed very promising. but in the end it just turns out to be a poor tomb raider clone,. it becomes a repetitive process of following quest markers to get to a mission that was almost entirely like the last and there is no incentive to continue playing. I have been playing it on hard and its to be honest a mixture between being too easy and frustrating inThe first 2-3 hours of this games seemed very promising. but in the end it just turns out to be a poor tomb raider clone,. it becomes a repetitive process of following quest markers to get to a mission that was almost entirely like the last and there is no incentive to continue playing. I have been playing it on hard and its to be honest a mixture between being too easy and frustrating in boss fights. The story is pretty boring and there are not enough RPG elements to keep you hooked. The ai becomes too easy to just run away from and take pot shots from a distance and the traps and gadgets just become a waste of time. in summary its a weak version of Tomb Raider. So many good games just dropped on PS4 recently don't bother with this until its in the bargain bin.… Expand
  75. SofaTrooper
    Mar 27, 2017
    7
    By far one of the best looking games to be made with great attention to detail. large open environments to explore and discover. The skill tree is limited with only a few moves to unlock, however what is there has been done very well. The game is a little outdated with its side missions being generic fetch quests and pointless collectables. It's acted well however and the main storyBy far one of the best looking games to be made with great attention to detail. large open environments to explore and discover. The skill tree is limited with only a few moves to unlock, however what is there has been done very well. The game is a little outdated with its side missions being generic fetch quests and pointless collectables. It's acted well however and the main story is good and gameplay that is challenging.. This is a good game and deserves a play but gets boring after a while.… Expand
  76. Ramzaonline
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    After 40 hours of game I must say that in general it is a very good game, it is not 10, but the gameplay is good and hunting big new machines presents a challenge, maybe they could work more in the tree of abilities, but It definitely sets for something great.
  77. alejo_o
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Great breath of fresh air, far from perfect but still amazing. A new IP that takes elements from a lot of great games and with a huge open world that is very easy to get lost in. Alloy is bae and is a great character to add to playstation's roster of exclusive characters. Also amazing graphics and a must play for all gamers.
  78. VaiberHD
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    Its a very well made amazing looking game, yet its almost identical to many other games like far cry primal, so good game but lacks originality, and the story is not that bad
  79. ravenous13
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    I have never written a review but I had to create an account to specifically rate this game. 1st of all, all those idiots giving this game a 0, I'm pretty sure your parents are related. Now with that out of the way this game is as near to perfect as you can get in a RPG. That being said, I am not a huge RPG fan to begin with. But this game has elements of other games that I enjoyI have never written a review but I had to create an account to specifically rate this game. 1st of all, all those idiots giving this game a 0, I'm pretty sure your parents are related. Now with that out of the way this game is as near to perfect as you can get in a RPG. That being said, I am not a huge RPG fan to begin with. But this game has elements of other games that I enjoy like Uncharted, Tomb Raider, Last of Us. The graphics are incredible (PS4 PRO). 4k HDR is the only way to truly enjoy this game to its full potential. The story is deep and captivating. I find myself getting lost in it for hours and cannot put the controller down. Im already kind of getting depressed as I approach what seems to be the inevitable end. It is not side quest heavy like other games of its type that I have played in the past. The quest menu is easy to follow and concise. The crafting and upgrade menus are also fairly easy to figure out. Do yourself a favor and get the Tinker skill as soon as possible. The open world is stunning visually although its not completely open with sometimes nothing but trees and a few rabbits for long distances. I do wish, however, that there were more customizing options for both weapons and armor, which are both very limited. I found myself pretty much running through the game with 2 bows and 1 outfit that I bought almost at the beginning of the game and am doing quite fine. It would be nice if you can upgrade different elements of your outfits and weapons like in Tomb Raider. The game is not without its flaws. I find the control scheme a bit wonky and the jumping/climbing is sketchy at best. The bow aiming seems to be inconsistent as well. Im just nitpicking at this point, you eventually get used to both and hardly notice it. Overall this game lacks very little and is a must play in my opinion.… Expand
  80. Critical_Fun
    Mar 27, 2017
    5
    Some of my favorite games are GTA, Far Cry, and Fallout. This game is nothing like those despite some comparisons by reviewers. 2 days in and I am bored and ready to wipe the game from my hard drive.

    Pros - Excellent graphics, hunting is a lot of fun for a day or so Cons - Skill tree small and lacking, also lacking weapon variety, game play becomes extremely repetitive, story,    Some of my favorite games are GTA, Far Cry, and Fallout. This game is nothing like those despite some comparisons by reviewers. 2 days in and I am bored and ready to wipe the game from my hard drive.

    Pros - Excellent graphics, hunting is a lot of fun for a day or so

    Cons - Skill tree small and lacking, also lacking weapon variety, game play becomes extremely repetitive, story, dino-bots are either very under-powered or very over-powered, archaic save system that will have you repeating yourself and wasting a lot of time, map seems large enough, but everything looks the same.

    Ignore the children rating the game a 10. They've probably never used anything other than 10 or zero. This is an over-rated game that gets old really fast. Wish I bought it from Steam so I could get my $70 back!    … Expand
  81. LukePenno94
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Absolutely incredible game! Can't think of anything I dislike and I'm often critical. The graphics are some of the best I've ever seen, the combat system is fun and the landscape varied. The map is huge, the story is well thought out but easy to follow, you can make your own decisions and there's plenty of things to do to keep you occupied... looking forward to the DLC, it doesn't getAbsolutely incredible game! Can't think of anything I dislike and I'm often critical. The graphics are some of the best I've ever seen, the combat system is fun and the landscape varied. The map is huge, the story is well thought out but easy to follow, you can make your own decisions and there's plenty of things to do to keep you occupied... looking forward to the DLC, it doesn't get much better 10/10.… Expand
  82. GrumpyReviewer
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    This is a perfect 10, that's pretty much what I want to say.

    Horizon ZD is one of the most beautiful games I have ever played. And, although the story follows pretty much all gaming cliches, it is still rich and intriguing, filled with positive messages. The gameplay is fluid and a lot of fun and I simply love the fact that this open world game is not overwhelming. There are enough    This is a perfect 10, that's pretty much what I want to say.

    Horizon ZD is one of the most beautiful games I have ever played. And, although the story follows pretty much all gaming cliches, it is still rich and intriguing, filled with positive messages. The gameplay is fluid and a lot of fun and I simply love the fact that this open world game is not overwhelming.

    There are enough collectibles to keep you busy, but not enough to deviate you from the main quest. It never gets boring. Most of the sidequests are a lot of fun as well. And Aloy is a fantastic lead character for this new IP. Horizon ZD is a must have, a must play for any PS4 owners out there. Looking forward to an expansion or a sequel!    … Expand
  83. witcher6999
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Я обычно не ставлю играм 10, но это лучший Sci-Fi сюжет который я когда либо видел. И вообще одна из лучших игр последнего 10 летия. Магия заключается в том что ты погружаешься в роль героини, вас интересуют одинаковые вопросы. И ты получаешь ответы на всё. Что случилось с предтечами (нашей цивилизацией), откуда эти роботы похожие на животных, почему они нападают на людей, откуда родомЯ обычно не ставлю играм 10, но это лучший Sci-Fi сюжет который я когда либо видел. И вообще одна из лучших игр последнего 10 летия. Магия заключается в том что ты погружаешься в роль героини, вас интересуют одинаковые вопросы. И ты получаешь ответы на всё. Что случилось с предтечами (нашей цивилизацией), откуда эти роботы похожие на животных, почему они нападают на людей, откуда родом сама героиня и что вообще произошло на земле? Сюжет подается настолько лихо что каждый новый ответ казалось бы должен по умерить твой пыл, но он дает еще больше интересных вопросов и в итоге все объясняет и не притянуто за уши, а вполне грамотно. В конце оставался 1 единственный небольшой вопрос и после титров его красиво так твистанули в намек на продолжение)
    PS: Платина взята за 51 час. )    … Expand
  84. Snerp
    Mar 27, 2017
    7
    No spoilers, just a quick 2 cents. After 2 weeks of playing HZD I formed an opinion that this game is good, just not great as most seem to be saying. No doubt It has beautiful graphics and mechanics, but the story and overall satisfying fulfillment is less than amazing. It's simply just another RPG with familiar game play that may have a new twist here and there. Not trying to sound likeNo spoilers, just a quick 2 cents. After 2 weeks of playing HZD I formed an opinion that this game is good, just not great as most seem to be saying. No doubt It has beautiful graphics and mechanics, but the story and overall satisfying fulfillment is less than amazing. It's simply just another RPG with familiar game play that may have a new twist here and there. Not trying to sound like many other RPG fans, but the Witcher III has set the bar very high and HZD just didn't reach those lofty heights. I would say HZD is worth the price, but don't set your expectations too high, just know it's eye candy with a "meeehh" story and hero that's hard to get overly excited about.… Expand
  85. furikake
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    I don't understand people creating multiple accounts and writing the same thing to give a 0 rating. Are you getting paid to do that ?

    I have like 45 hours but haven't finished this game yet, but so far the game is great! - The battle gameplay is quite good, I hope it gets better like a little more balancing in weapons to make me want to try more combinations. So far, once you have    I don't understand people creating multiple accounts and writing the same thing to give a 0 rating. Are you getting paid to do that ?

    I have like 45 hours but haven't finished this game yet, but so far the game is great!

    - The battle gameplay is quite good, I hope it gets better like a little more balancing in weapons to make me want to try more combinations. So far, once you have every type of weapon, using the same 3 or 4 weapons 90% of the time is good enough.
    - The gameplay in general has it's flaws but it isn't bad. The grinding, limited inventory and crafting system is tedious. The climbing isn't very good when you compare it to other games. It is hard to tell when you can climb, or when your jump can make it.
    - The story is pretty generic. It would make a mediocre SciFi movie, but acceptable for a game.
    - SubQuests could be better, but still, they are 10 times better than what we had in FF XV.
    Although it has some mediocre animations here and there, It has one of the best graphics in consoles so far. It's almost unbelievable that Mass Effect is going to be released in the same year.    … Expand
  86. UltimaRatio
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    This is my favorite PS4 game so far! This gem shines in all categories: the entire atmosphere composed of stunning graphics, amazing sound fx, beautifully designed and smart AI/machines and the great arsenal of weapons and ways to tackle your opponents make for a true masterpiece and will simply blow you away and take you on an amazing journey you will not forget anytime soon!
    This game    This is my favorite PS4 game so far! This gem shines in all categories: the entire atmosphere composed of stunning graphics, amazing sound fx, beautifully designed and smart AI/machines and the great arsenal of weapons and ways to tackle your opponents make for a true masterpiece and will simply blow you away and take you on an amazing journey you will not forget anytime soon!
    This game is so much more than just a boring tale of an outcast girl searching for answers about her own heritage and reasons for the extinction of humanity as we know it; the complex and suspenseful story will quickly take you away and keep you mesmerized for hours and hours.
    The thrilling contrast of post-apocalyptic, simplistic scenery and high-tech machines requiring specific strategic approaches makes this game really stand out.
    Sometimes I find myself just standing around on a random mountain or cliff just enjoying a breathtaking sunset. Can't wait for the next part.
    My already high expectations were not only met but exceeded by far, don't miss out on this amazing piece of gaming history!    … Expand
  87. Jesburger
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    This game just set the bar exremely high for modern AAA titles, with stunning graphics, a beautiful open world and an engaging story. Add to that genuinely fun and challenging gameplay along with believable characters and supreme attention to detail you've got yourself the most polished and immersive game up to date.
  88. TheGodMouse
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game. Everything from the quests to the story progression felt natural. This game honestly deserves game of the year (so far)
  89. Alio
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    Really good game the Open world is great the graphics are great and the colorful world,great enemy machines great combat and stealth good dialogue side quests are perfect but some lack in the main story (but it's get interesting and more better after the first 6 hours)and crappie face amintaion,and somtime **** controller not that good human AI ,overall it's my top 10 favorite game.
  90. ChickenCrimpy
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the greats. Stunning visuals and game play. I love games with bows anyway so this is right up my alley. I love the random little quips that Aloy makes when your adventuring. It really gives her personality some depth and she comes out with some funny lines at times. The story is told very well. It works backwards so as you progress you get to find out why things are theThis game is one of the greats. Stunning visuals and game play. I love games with bows anyway so this is right up my alley. I love the random little quips that Aloy makes when your adventuring. It really gives her personality some depth and she comes out with some funny lines at times. The story is told very well. It works backwards so as you progress you get to find out why things are the way they are, bit by bit.

    Whilst I love this game, it is a shame that it is a PS4 exclusive. Its a shame that XBox owners don't get to share in this fantastic game.    … Expand
  91. JAGUAR10
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Slight spoilers! This game does not deserve a zero at all! I'm loving it and the scenery is amazing. Am almost at the end and plan on replaying it. My only gripes are some of the voice acting and parts of the storyline are blah, the vendor comments in Meridian are annoying, some quests are redundant, can't upgrade spear very much, but overall a very good game. I enjoyed hunting animals to make bigger carrying pouches, learning to take down machines, finding loot, crafting and never knowing what might be around the next bend. Taking down your first big machine is thrilling! The other thing is there are too many outfits and weapons with different features which could have been combined into one or two. Don't like having to switch bows all the time - love the different arrows but it would have been better to use them with one bow. Some weapons are crappy like the slings and rope - never used those much - but the tripcaster is a blast. I'm a fan of Far Cry, Tomb Raider & the Witcher so I don't care if it's similar to those games - everything's pretty much been done already so it's pretty hard to come up with anything really original. I was playing Nioh but got stuck on the second boss so it was great when Horizon Zero Dawn showed up a week or so later. The gameplay mechanics are great and very responsive, combat is fun and the machine AI is so good I was constantly having to manuever and figure out how to fight them, The human enemy AI, however, sucks and their comments are really stupid. Mostly they just stand around and don't even try to find you. Other than that I looked forward to playing it every day. Hope there's a sequel!!… Expand
  92. FrayDabson
    Mar 25, 2017
    8
    8/10 - This game is a great game. Though not the 10/10 people praise it to be (in my opinion)

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

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

    Either way, it has been a great game that I would recommend to people.    … Expand
  93. Twinblade
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    This game is simply amazing, however I just cannot give it a perfect 10 and I will try to explain why the best to my knowledge. Just remember this is my review and you may think differently than my own.

    The graphics are amazing, with such amazing details, you can see reflexion in Aloy's eyes, you can see the water evaporate, Sun set in game looks amazing and the story was good, but was    This game is simply amazing, however I just cannot give it a perfect 10 and I will try to explain why the best to my knowledge. Just remember this is my review and you may think differently than my own.

    The graphics are amazing, with such amazing details, you can see reflexion in Aloy's eyes, you can see the water evaporate, Sun set in game looks amazing and the story was good, but was kinda predictable once you find out about a certain event in story mod. The sound and music was great, when you hear a machine in the distance "roar". Amazing.

    What I didn't like about the game was the simple jumping/climbing, this is where some of you may end up disagreeing, but I was annoyed when I couldn't jump over and climb over small mounds, specially when you trying to escape and you can't jump over a hump that is only half your height.

    I like it that you can turn machines to your side, but I didn't like the fact that they don't follow you, I think it would be amazing that you got a Thunderjaw and lead towards a bandit camp.

    That's my short and simple review and I tried not to contain spoilers.    … Expand
  94. ziemkowski
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Fascinating and creative story that continues to reveal more and more surprises as the game unfolds. This game lands somewhere between Uncharted and Zelda.
  95. tomuch4u
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games I have ever played. It has excellent game-play and a great story. The world building in this game is also excellent. This game is definitely a goty contender.
  96. aradimis
    Mar 25, 2017
    8
    If you overcome the excessive annoying motion blur and the usual unfinished release trend, the game is a true masterpiece. Within 2-3 months it really will reach it's glorious final state,
  97. Topegg
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    My first review on Metacritic. I've always been an Xbox fan boy since the original was released. I've my xbox one since day one and an xbox one s however, the increasing long list of ps4 exclusives was getting to much to ignore. So I got myself a PS4 bundled with this and uncharted 4. And I'm glad to say I haven't even open uncharted 4 yet as this game has me hooked. The graphics areMy first review on Metacritic. I've always been an Xbox fan boy since the original was released. I've my xbox one since day one and an xbox one s however, the increasing long list of ps4 exclusives was getting to much to ignore. So I got myself a PS4 bundled with this and uncharted 4. And I'm glad to say I haven't even open uncharted 4 yet as this game has me hooked. The graphics are beautiful, the story is pretty good and the machines are awesome.

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

    But i bought a PS4 for this and i am not disappointed !!    … Expand
  98. RuslanDZE
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    This is a fine game. Nothing surprisingly awesome or groundbreaking.

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

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

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

    Conclusion: for the new IP Guerrilla Games have done a tremendous job. World is fascinating and Alloy could be new Sony's mascot If the make her more unique in the second game.    … Expand
  99. alphaelice
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    Horizont Zero Down es un juego que rompe la barrera de jugabilidad y te engancha para conocer su historia,personajes y antagonistas. Es un juego partidario de la marca Sony y puede considerarse como un heroe de renombre en el Olimpo de los Videojuegos.Recomedado.
  100. LexaSever
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn doesn't look like other post apocaliptic games. The breathtaking ambience of a ruined world is greatly combined with unique and amazing setting.
    The world in HZD doesn't look like our Earth but like another distant and mysterious place full of secret and full of dangers.
    Almost everything is created with great attention to details: from different tribes, with their own    Horizon Zero Dawn doesn't look like other post apocaliptic games. The breathtaking ambience of a ruined world is greatly combined with unique and amazing setting.
    The world in HZD doesn't look like our Earth but like another distant and mysterious place full of secret and full of dangers.
    Almost everything is created with great attention to details: from different tribes, with their own clothes, customs and architecture, to fearsome giant machines.
    Thanks to Guerrilla Games for the exiting adventure in magnificient world.    … Expand
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 115
  3. Negative: 0 out of 115
  1. Quarter to Three
    May 22, 2017
    60
    The unfortunate fact of Horizon is that most of what it does well, other games have done better, and they did it with a compelling who and where. This is the game you play after you’ve finished The Witcher 3, Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, and Far Cry: Primal. It is the greatest hits compilation of open-world games. Yeah, sure, you might want to own it, but the real connoisseur has the original albums.
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  2. App Trigger
    Apr 21, 2017
    95
    Horizon Zero Dawn has an unforgettable protagonist, world, story, visuals, soundtrack and gameplay. Due to minor issues with inventory management and quest selection, I cannot call it perfect but I can say it is absolutely worth your time.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Apr 10, 2017
    75
    There is enough spectacular action to keep you occupied for a couple of weeks, but Horizon is not the hot new killer app for PS4.
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