Horizon Zero Dawn

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  1. dypsomaniart
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    I have 92 hours logged and I've just finished the main storyline, but will still be going back to find the last of the collectables and explore every last nook of this beautiful world. This is an outstanding game, guerrilla games have gotten it so right in every respect as far as I am concerned. The artwork, gameplay, stories, characters, animations, even the music was an absoluteI have 92 hours logged and I've just finished the main storyline, but will still be going back to find the last of the collectables and explore every last nook of this beautiful world. This is an outstanding game, guerrilla games have gotten it so right in every respect as far as I am concerned. The artwork, gameplay, stories, characters, animations, even the music was an absolute pleasure, and it ran smooth as silk on the ps4 pro. It really puts a lot of other AAA games to shame with all their glitchy glaring flaws and bland gameplay.
    An amazing and memorable adventure that I enjoyed every minute of, and will be replaying again and again likely for years to come.
    Just thinking about it I want to go back to that world again now. Awesome game.
    Now I just need guerrilla to make it in 1st person VR...    … Expand
  2. Aloy192002
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    Semplicemente fantastico...narrativa, gameplay, grafica, audio... tutto collabora a creare un gioco meraviglioso come lo è Horizon zero dawn...faccio i miei complimenti alla Guerrilla Games per aver sviluppato questo capolavoro
  3. mallettelli
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    I honestly cant remember a game making me stop mid play and say "wow" to myself so many times. The visuals and imagination of the world in this game are literally breathtaking at times, such vast and well detailed environments of all different climates. There's nothing quite like making your way to the top of a mountain summit and in the distance seeing the head of a Tallneck circling,I honestly cant remember a game making me stop mid play and say "wow" to myself so many times. The visuals and imagination of the world in this game are literally breathtaking at times, such vast and well detailed environments of all different climates. There's nothing quite like making your way to the top of a mountain summit and in the distance seeing the head of a Tallneck circling, inviting you to explore undiscovered land.

    The content of the game is also superb, a rich story line that engages the player, but not only this, there is tons and tons of material and side quests to complete aside to the main storyline. Horizon can also boast one of the best AI systems I have played, it is clear Guerrilla put many hours of thought into the design of each of the machines which makes for a vast catalogue of different machines all with different strengths and weaknesses. But not only this, the gameplay of the AI is brilliant, the fact you can play this game for 30+ hours and still find it entertaining is testament to this. One of the main reasons for this is the difficulty of some of the machines/quests, I had the game on its hardest setting and a couple times found myself stuck for a good few hours on one machine, however I always felt l was capable and within reach of defeating it. Part of this balance was down to the rationing of resources, I would quite often find myself in a battle and having to carefully ration my resources in order to make any real progress in the battle.

    I've never written a review on here but seeing the negative reviews compelled me to, I honestly believe anyone giving this game less than a 8 (even that is too low as far as i'm concerned) has either never actually played it or they are lying because they have an agenda against PS4 (e.g, Xbox Fanboy)    … Expand
  4. makerart
    Mar 24, 2017
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok, Stormbird is a big creature, and you have no money to solve graphic problem which flying cost.,.. But why do not let me ride Ravager? :( wtf?
    The girl is ugly as my ex.. !!!
    And loading waiting for ages on ps4pro...    … Expand
  5. natanaelfonseca
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    When I bought this game, I had no idea of ​​its quality, it's very impressive, sometimes I remembered Tomb Raider, but in great part of the time a legitimate RPG. This game is so beautiful and your history is fascinating, strongly recommended for all ps4's owners.
  6. marmotmx
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    Great story and characters, as Aloy you learn more about this world, what happened to the ancient civilizations and the dangers ahead. Some sidequests are the typical go and fetch or go and kill, but the main story is awesome and dark, something that I liked in this game is that the collectibles give you hints about what is happening. Some animations have minor flaws but overall is a veryGreat story and characters, as Aloy you learn more about this world, what happened to the ancient civilizations and the dangers ahead. Some sidequests are the typical go and fetch or go and kill, but the main story is awesome and dark, something that I liked in this game is that the collectibles give you hints about what is happening. Some animations have minor flaws but overall is a very addicting game, after 50% progression all the story and mysteries unravel quite quickly. The NPC could have been more polished or useful (like help you in battles) but the core of the game is Aloy and how she fits in this unknown and dangerous world.… Expand
  7. JohnRules1984
    Mar 23, 2017
    2
    me parece muy bonito en graficas... y eso es todo.. tiene muchas fallas de fisicas, cosas ilogicas que no tienen sentido como tirar flechas de fuego al agua y se enciende en el agua, eso es fatal a mi punto de vista, la verdad no me gusto, muy aburrido en las peleas, un mundo sin mucho que hacer solo misiones malas y aburridas. Me arrepiento de averlo usado , por lo cual ya lo vendi.
  8. Sparadrax
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    i think the real problem of this game is to be sold nearly to zelda, in all the negative comment there is a lot of ppl here just to put a 10 to zelda and a 0 to horizon wich is a realy good game too
    or comparing it to a witcher or a fallout, wtf is wrong with you guys. it's not the same kind of game AT ALL and the first real open world & "rpg-style" based of guerilla game...
    haters    i think the real problem of this game is to be sold nearly to zelda, in all the negative comment there is a lot of ppl here just to put a 10 to zelda and a 0 to horizon wich is a realy good game too
    or comparing it to a witcher or a fallout, wtf is wrong with you guys. it's not the same kind of game AT ALL and the first real open world & "rpg-style" based of guerilla game...

    haters gonna hate :/

    for the game itself do not turn on the auto target and don't play on normal mode then just enjoy =)    … Expand
  9. venomlocke
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horizon Zero Dawn is the pinnacle for Sony's current gen-gaming. You play as Aloy an outlander seeking to explore the mystery behind the machines and the old ones.

    Pros
    1) Great graphics. It fully utilizes the basic playstation 4 and the pro.
    2) Great gameplay. You choose your approach of gameplay whether direct combat, stealth, or both.
    3) Variety of enemies. Each enemies have their own unique behavior.
    4) Decent story.
    5) Interesting story

    Cons
    1) Collectibles.
    2) No mini games?
    3) Music needs some improvement.
    4) The quests should have better impact aside from the characters showing up at the final battle.
    5) The main villain needs more presence and the final boss happens to be a rehashed enemy.    … Expand
  10. shlammer
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    Stoked on this. Guerrilla seems to have mastered the mechanics of action adventure with an original setting and beautiful lighting and rendering.

    Art direction 10/10
    Setting 10/10
    Story 9/10
    Gameplay 9/10

    The only thing I wish I had was the PS4 Pro and a 4k TV to see the highest res gameplay.
    Excited to see this one to the end!!
  11. Ormegasm
    Mar 22, 2017
    7
    well I had some problems with the game mostly glitches it is a fun game and worth your time, if they take the formula they built here and improve on it the sequel will be an easy 10/10.
  12. Zero_dark91
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    Un gameplay unico nel suo genere , curva di apprendimento buona e gestione delle armi maniacale. Graficamente pazzesco , nonostante giri su PS4 . A livello di trama davvero bellissimo , non è da dieci perchè le armi sono poche , da un open word cosi mi aspettavo armi leggendarie e armature divine, invece tutto cio si puo contare nel palmo della mano . Per me è un 9.5
  13. Rey_Antrax
    Mar 22, 2017
    0
    A **** Boring tedious gameplay AND OPEN WORLD FAKE, If you make an open world, please don't fill it with pointless quests or collectibles. Overhyped game who turned out to be rather bland and repetitive, with a nasty agenda, awful graphics and poor gameplay, the game isn't quite worth playing.
  14. Neth3rtwist
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nearly perfect game. I have been an Xbox-er since the original Halo, and it is recent games like this (and Uncharted, Last of Us, Little Big Planet) that made me feel it was finally time to own both. I got the Uncharted 4 PS4 and Horizon: Zero Dawn is my second Playstation game since I had a PS2 some decade or more ago. To sum it up in one sentence: Man, is Xbox missing out. I think if games like this continue to find themselves out of Microsoft's grasp then the console war is going to turn monopoly sooner rather than later, which might be less positive than you originally were thinking. Sure, there will be a chance for everyone to play the great releases, but manufacturers will have less incentive to crank out new and exciting products. The hardware will especially suffer. Back to the game, as I said at the forefront, this is a quite flawless game in most regards. Sure, there are some re-hashed ideas such as Tomb Raider/AC/Uncharted-esque climbing, ziplines, and rapelling, Witcher/Tomb Raider/Far Cry/AC/Deus Ex/etc-esque environment scanning, Far Cry/AC-esque map revealing, crafting that is found in every game under the sun these days, a skill tree that isn't particularly exciting, a familiar stealth aspect complete with 'silent strikes,' and lets not forget the foraging/hunting small game for health and supplies. The weapons/armor system could do with a bit of Borderlands' or even, gulp, Destiny's touch added to it for diversity and randomness of gear. Ok, with what sounds like a host of seen-before and mediocre features, how could this be one of the most exciting worlds ever to be explored by gamers? What makes it so unforgettable?

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

    The story is quite cinematic and there are more than a few inspirational scenes. In conclusion, Horizon is a masterpiece that is a few tiny improvements from being one of the best games ever. For an original IP, Horizon bravely carves out a niche of its own in a tried and tested world of action rpg's. The game forges a powerful new universe teeming with substance.    … Expand
  15. JokerMeGreen
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    Horizon:Zero Dawn gameplay is fun yet does have a familiar feel to it that you may have experienced in other open world games. .
    The enemy's you face in Horizon can be both enjoyable and yet disappointing to face at times as the AI tend to be blind or forgetful which I've noticed only the human AI are mostly acting up and won't attack even though you're face to face with them. Which    Horizon:Zero Dawn gameplay is fun yet does have a familiar feel to it that you may have experienced in other open world games. .
    The enemy's you face in Horizon can be both enjoyable and yet disappointing to face at times as the AI tend to be blind or forgetful which I've noticed only the human AI are mostly acting up and won't attack even though you're face to face with them. Which you may find humanoid enemies less exciting to fight overall as their attack patterns are pretty predictable in most cases and easy to take out compared to certain machines.

    The beautiful environment is something I enjoy the most about the game aside from fighting robots. Exploring every corner of the map to find collectible items and stopping occasionally to use photo mode to take screenshots of the moonlit sky and the machines grazing the fields too seeing ants climbing up trees in certain areas of the map. While exploring the world you'll never feel alone as there's always wildlife,humans and machines down every pathway. If you don't enjoy facing enemies though, you can easily avoid them in most cases.

    The Story this game has to tell is worth to listen too as well.

    This game is definitely a buy.    … Expand
  16. VPGamingHD
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    When I saw the first HZD trailer back on 2016, I was amazed and hype for 2017. The story and actors are the one who gave this game and you can feel the drama and angry within them. I'm giving this score of 10 because of gameplay wise there are smooth even though that the PS4 is running this game on 30fps. But try to play this on Pro and you will be like on another level of gameplay.When I saw the first HZD trailer back on 2016, I was amazed and hype for 2017. The story and actors are the one who gave this game and you can feel the drama and angry within them. I'm giving this score of 10 because of gameplay wise there are smooth even though that the PS4 is running this game on 30fps. But try to play this on Pro and you will be like on another level of gameplay. Sound/Music I also gave it a 10 because of is orchestra theme tribal like background that you will feel immerse with its universe. Game mechanic I will also give a 10 on how they mimic the movement of machines to a leaving animal like for example the watcher. I think they mimic it on a lizard/chicken type movement. The grazer to a wild horse and specially dose Glinthawks like a scavengers roaming the skies. Nod also to the Snapmaws and Thunderjaws who ever made you they must be proud and the superb details on this machines.

    I also want to thank Guerrilla for making this game and for the future gamers who will be looking back on this masterpiece. Excited on the next DCL that will be coming out for this game.    … Expand
  17. akraje47
    Mar 22, 2017
    3
    Overhyped.
    Downgrade, only in ps4 pro is beauty also.
    Cliche and ridiculous history
    The only good thing about it, is the combat system, is new and unique, thats all you get from this another single player game.
  18. blasterto
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    horizon zero down is the best game i have played in this year . it amazed me with its fabulous graphics and art design but i didn't give it the 1010 because of the time that you will spend on playing it before it gets to repetitive and that time was not as long as i expected but the overall experience was really good
  19. Seaof
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Awesome game, great graphic, gameplay and story.

    One of the best games i've played since The Last of Us. It's not a perfect game, but checking the reviews from Zelda fanboys that create an account just to rate zelda 10 and this 0, clearly shows how they feel threatened by this soon to be giant of a game franchise. So i rate this 10/10 in hopes of counteracting the wasteful zeroes it gets.
  20. gummibear
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    This is one of the finest games I've every played. Totally immersive story and environment. Aloy is an amazingly likable and memorable character. Combat is fun and satisfying...bow shooting element is phenomenal. It has been two weeks since I finished the game and I still think about it. I really hope that DLC and a sequel are in the works.
  21. YurBoyG
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    The graphics in Horizon and enemy design are absolutely stunning. The gameplay is solid, though it doesn't offer up much new. And, while I enjoyed how the story unfolded in a creative way, I also thought that many of the mid-game quests were not much more than uninspired fetch quests.

    Overall, there is no denying that the game has a wow factor. And that wow factor does not go away as    The graphics in Horizon and enemy design are absolutely stunning. The gameplay is solid, though it doesn't offer up much new. And, while I enjoyed how the story unfolded in a creative way, I also thought that many of the mid-game quests were not much more than uninspired fetch quests.

    Overall, there is no denying that the game has a wow factor. And that wow factor does not go away as you play through the game. On the other hand, there are large stretches of gameplay that seems overdone and heavily rehashed from other titles.

    High production value, a super intriguing story, awesome graphics, and cool moments are what keep you hooked. On those fronts, the game is a 9 or a 10. In terms of gameplay, creativity, and overall fun, I think the game is about an 8. I would give the game an 8.5 if I could.    … Expand
  22. PashlyandeR
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Well, short and to the point,
    Great animations , physics, game-play , new ideas , story , memorable characters and awesome STABLE FPS with maybe around 00.3 % of bugs and glitches.
    Guerrilla Games are the best.
  23. UsernameIsNot
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    In short this game is amazing. The combat is very fun and is strategic because you can be overwhelmed but sometimes it is fun to be. When going against a bigger and tougher enemy you can study t a little and get a plan or if that's not your style you can go in and try to dodge their attacks. This game can be very challenging though so if it gets to easy you can also bump it up to where youIn short this game is amazing. The combat is very fun and is strategic because you can be overwhelmed but sometimes it is fun to be. When going against a bigger and tougher enemy you can study t a little and get a plan or if that's not your style you can go in and try to dodge their attacks. This game can be very challenging though so if it gets to easy you can also bump it up to where you die in a hit or 2.… Expand
  24. AzureYukiPoo
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    Sony finally has a potential franchise going with this game. The vistas look amazing but even better the animation and facial features of the character. It can possibly be a Zelda killer but right now am just happy that Guerrilla Games took inspiration from successful open-world games and incorporated certain features within the game. Can't wait for a follow-up game from DLC or Sequel
  25. KillerCrowe
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    This game has great graphics and an excellent story. It is so fun and keeps you busy. Fun open world. I love the the weather changes and the you know what time of day it is due tho the sun rising and setting. each machine is so unique. The cauldrons are really fun as well. Guerrilla does not hold your hand, which is great. You have to learn with Aloy. The soundtrack is amazing. This is myThis game has great graphics and an excellent story. It is so fun and keeps you busy. Fun open world. I love the the weather changes and the you know what time of day it is due tho the sun rising and setting. each machine is so unique. The cauldrons are really fun as well. Guerrilla does not hold your hand, which is great. You have to learn with Aloy. The soundtrack is amazing. This is my favorite game. Definitely worth the money. Horizon Zero Dawn is such a unique game. It does have some inspiration from other games as well.… Expand
  26. Jk82482
    Mar 21, 2017
    7
    This game can be absolutely beautiful and incredibly irritating at the same time. I was so fed up with certain situations during combat that I just wanted to drop the controller and never pick it up again, but i was intrigued enough to continue and ended up pleasantly surprised with the overall package. This will be a series much improved with future installments I'm sure.
  27. DryanRimShot
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Es una maravilla de juego, me ha enganchado mucho, tanto por la historia como por la jugabilidad. Aloy se ha convertido en uno de mis personajes favoritos de este mundillo, por su carisma, carácter, gran personalidad y originalidad, cabe destacar que no es la típica personaje sexualizada y hacía mucha falta un personaje de este calibre como Aloy para acabar con este tipo de cánones. LaEs una maravilla de juego, me ha enganchado mucho, tanto por la historia como por la jugabilidad. Aloy se ha convertido en uno de mis personajes favoritos de este mundillo, por su carisma, carácter, gran personalidad y originalidad, cabe destacar que no es la típica personaje sexualizada y hacía mucha falta un personaje de este calibre como Aloy para acabar con este tipo de cánones. La ambientación es increíble, los paisajes son muy exóticos y están muy logrados, hacen que te quedes embobado y no pares de hacer capturas de pantalla cada dos por tres. Unos gráficos sobresalientes, una jugabilidad muy divertida y adictiva, con gran variedad de armas y ventajas, una banda sonora maravillosa, una duración de juego bastante notable con una historia que engancha. En definitiva, uno de mis juegos preferidos de esta generación y dudo que futuros juegos superen a este Horizon Zero Dawn para mi gusto personal.… Expand
  28. Wulgard
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game, a much much better game then the **** zelda game. this game has one of the best graphics, the story is very intriguing, u care for the character, music is fantastic and you want to play more of it.
  29. uVimOvil
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    un juego de los que gusta jugar y se disfruta por su combate por sus enemigos su versatilidad y agilidad en movimientos es de quitarse el sombrero, la historia es de lo mejorcito a priori podria parecer la tipica historia pero segun avanzas destapas cositas que te dejan pegado al juego hasta finalizarlo, quizas su lado malo es la falta de compañia de Aloy le falta un compañero humano oun juego de los que gusta jugar y se disfruta por su combate por sus enemigos su versatilidad y agilidad en movimientos es de quitarse el sombrero, la historia es de lo mejorcito a priori podria parecer la tipica historia pero segun avanzas destapas cositas que te dejan pegado al juego hasta finalizarlo, quizas su lado malo es la falta de compañia de Aloy le falta un compañero humano o animal un familiar o amigo intimo alguien con quien relacionarse para que llegase a trasmitirte ya por si misma Aloy trasmite mucha personalidad pero le falta alñgo para encariñarte de ella, y bueno otro punto negativo son los momentos de dialogos como se nota la falta de tacto en las expresiones faciales, aun asi su jugabilidad es increible sus combates y mecanicas estan muy mimadas y se merece que triunfe el juego para que amplien su mundo con una segunda parte y que la mimen aun mas vean los fallos y los apañen, por mi la segunda parte es compra garantizada. un 9… Expand
  30. skeptic_owl
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    An excellent example of game design. Superb graphics, flexible open world mechanics and intriguing storytelling merge together into what should be consider a modern gaming masterpiece. If you enjoy adventure games and you are looking for a compelling story about a post apocalyptic world shrouded in mystery packed with excelent enemy design....look no more...Horizon Zero Dawn is for you.
  31. ob1foru
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Borrowing concepts from other AAA titles like Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, and Metal Gear Solid Horizon: Zero Dawn succeeds in blending elements of survival, exploration, storytelling and gameplay into a post apocalyptic world where the wild is technologically advanced but you aren't.

    - Graphically a marvel and blended with a dynamic weather system, you will find yourself trekking across    Borrowing concepts from other AAA titles like Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, and Metal Gear Solid Horizon: Zero Dawn succeeds in blending elements of survival, exploration, storytelling and gameplay into a post apocalyptic world where the wild is technologically advanced but you aren't.

    - Graphically a marvel and blended with a dynamic weather system, you will find yourself trekking across vast areas of jungle, desert, snowy mountains and lush plains while encountering man and robotic beast ranging from timid to precarious. Everything moves, from the tiny rat scurrying across the ground to the giant Tall Necks in the distance. You can catch yourself simply staring at the changing scenery as it transitions from day to night.

    - Combat and controls drive you to be situational and while most foes can be brought down with bow and arrow; through Hunting Grounds you learn how the right tool for the right prey benefits for each situation.

    - While character models are good; dialog can be... a bit stiff. And... just like this paragraph... you'll often find characters... talking like this. I'm not sure if the development team felt this added to the drama or simply felt line reading like that was effective; in either case it tarnished many conversations and detracted my attention from the moment to ponder the point of the actor/actress was trying to make.

    - I have run across a few bugs in the game; namely kills rag dolling on me after loot collecting and the occasional kill flopping around on the ground; however, these are few and far between. Also, I've strangely noticed in some situations after clearing out a herd, their sound effects, like hoof stomping or animalistic noises are still audible. But again these are few and far between.

    - Storywise, the game flows nicely. Guerrilla Games gelled consecutive storylines involving humanity's past and the games present into one smooth ride. Combined with the game's side missions, "errands," and a handful of other activities, most feel organic and less of a chore and more of an adventure.

    - Some will be turned off by the (game's) exposition about "the past" however I found it pretty telling. Much like how we glimpse the past through sparse discoveries of artifacts; such is the same in game. And, while some might wish Horizon: Zero Dawn gave us guns and technology to shoot at mechanized soldiers, there is so much backstory, Guerrilla Games could build an entire spinoff prequel if they wanted.

    - In all, Horizon Zero Dawn gives PS4 owners a reason to be proud. It successfully utilizes the hardware to its full potential while delivering a solid game. Guerrilla Games further struck gold by pulling off a "coming of age" story about a female protagonist that goes from "Outcast" to the reluctant hero. Hopefully Guerrilla Games will continue to build upon this title and refine their product in releases to come.    … Expand
  32. Kouyou
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Just finished the game, all sidequests and all collectibles.
    Well, what should i say ...
    - the most visually impressive game for me up to date - incredible and emotional touching story - good and interesting characters - fresh and original One bad thing though: It killed Zelda Breath of the Wild for me due to one simple reason: i guess i grew out of some stereotypic fantasy-stuff    Just finished the game, all sidequests and all collectibles.
    Well, what should i say ...

    - the most visually impressive game for me up to date
    - incredible and emotional touching story
    - good and interesting characters
    - fresh and original

    One bad thing though: It killed Zelda Breath of the Wild for me due to one simple reason: i guess i grew out of some stereotypic fantasy-stuff without something special about it.    … Expand
  33. heisnberg0
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    After playing the game on Hard setting, and completing almost all side quests before completing the story mission, I have made the relisation that this is one of, if not, THE greatest game I have ever played in my nearly 30 years of gaming.

    Saying anything less of a masterpeice is an insult to this game. Which leads me to my next point, This isnt a game, its more than that. Its a    After playing the game on Hard setting, and completing almost all side quests before completing the story mission, I have made the relisation that this is one of, if not, THE greatest game I have ever played in my nearly 30 years of gaming.

    Saying anything less of a masterpeice is an insult to this game. Which leads me to my next point,

    This isnt a game, its more than that. Its a incredibly well written story, masterfully designed world and environment. Adventuring through this world with headphones on is like living an entirely different life.
    You almost feel like you are in the world of Horizon: Zero Dawn.

    I don't usually write reviews for video games, but after this game, I had to write about it, I had to reach out and let others know that this is more than a 9/10 game. This is the best game of the year.
    I take my hat off to the creators, I hope they see what i wrote, and i hope they continue to bring more Horizon.    … Expand
  34. crawlord
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    I see alot of zelda fanboys giving this game low scores meaning they have not played this game. Look at the low scorers and notice that they have 2 reviews or so low for Horizon max for zelda. Ignore non subjective reviews from these trolls. HZD is a game worth playing and evaluating for yourself.
  35. monkeykid
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    Overall a great game, it's a game that shows the video game players of modern times that original games can still be made even though we've already been shown many great games and characters already.
    Pros - Voice acting is very well done, graphics are stunning, combat isn't to challenging nor is it to easy, the main character is developed very well, open world is gorgeous, main story is    Overall a great game, it's a game that shows the video game players of modern times that original games can still be made even though we've already been shown many great games and characters already.
    Pros - Voice acting is very well done, graphics are stunning, combat isn't to challenging nor is it to easy, the main character is developed very well, open world is gorgeous, main story is compelling enough to keep us wondering what will happen next and what we can learn from the events that are to come.
    Cons - I personally didn't like the dialogue options because when it tells the player we're doing something bad, good, or smart, that sort of hand holding sort of takes the player out of the game and the choice becomes less dynamic. Players should be smart enough to tell wither their dialogue choice is good or bad because it's help show the consequences of the words that we choose. But that's just my opinion. Maybe it's just because I preferred the way the Witcher 3 did it. Facial animations can be a bit scary, but overall it's still good and very unique in a good way, but I can see this turning some people off.    … Expand
  36. rhonz2
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Best open world to date. Impressive graphics and details to the scenery, robot monster, facial expression and animation. Story wise its pretty decent. Can't wait to have more content on this game.
  37. miccael
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn borrows mechanics from games like Far Cry, Uncharted, The Last of Us, Witcher etc...and implements in an excellent post-apocalyptic setting that is not like any other game.

    Here, I summed up few points as PRO: > Setting and the world > Great performance even on standard PS4; 4K Resolution and smooth 30 FPS with perfect frame-pacing > 60 FPS and very responsive    Horizon Zero Dawn borrows mechanics from games like Far Cry, Uncharted, The Last of Us, Witcher etc...and implements in an excellent post-apocalyptic setting that is not like any other game.

    Here, I summed up few points as PRO:

    > Setting and the world
    > Great performance even on standard PS4; 4K Resolution and smooth 30 FPS with perfect frame-pacing
    > 60 FPS and very responsive menu
    > Very good storyline, very engaging and interesting with occasional plot twists.
    > Great game mechanics, it is never boring to kill same machines, you always learn new ways to kill.
    > Great few side quests (read CONS for more)
    > Amazing way to implement "radio towers of Ubisoft" by Tallnecks.
    > Game encourages you to not fast travel, but explore and find new things
    > Story is very emotional sometimes with good secondary characters
    > Machines are amazing, the attention to detail is insane.
    > There is photo mode because EVERY moment of this game can be a wallpaper, a beautiful one.
    > a PS4 Must-have
    > Best way to do open world games from now on, have a deep look other devs.
    > amazing soundtrack

    But, however, no game is perfect (perhaps) and here are some CONS:

    > The ending, I think a lot of people did not enjoy it as much as devs wanted us to, this is obvious.
    Without spoiling the story I can say that the ending sets for a sequel but does it very "conveniently".
    I am now much more excited for a sequel because I this game's ending did not compel me.

    > Price, in the UK at least, is very high, I have bought for £ 47. That is abnormal.
    > Menu needs more options like selling useless loot quicker, and sorting items
    > Game does not have good guides apart from small skill videos.
    > I have encountered several glitches where bodies fly across the map or sink in materials.
    > I did not like some of the side quests. About 50/50 where half of them is boring-go-find-kill kind of a deal and other 50 is pretty interesting and adds to the lore of the game.
    > Encountered bug where I keep on doing the same quests over and over and it does not disappear from map.

    > Exclusivity. I put this as a con because this limits number of people who'll enjoy this game.
    I am not a fanboy of any console or company and I understand that this game helps Sony a lot, but...perhaps giving a PC release and mod support would make this game live for very long time.

    FYI and DISCLAIMERS: I have played this game more than anyone else should, proof is on my youtube in terms of livestreams. I know what I am saying, I am entitled to have an opinion and no, nobody gave me money nor I have intentions to skew my report on this game for any gain. I have purchased the game.

    TLDR: I loved this game, it is the best looking game ever to come out on any console yet.
    Game of the Year contender of 2017 period.    … Expand
  38. Funposting
    Mar 20, 2017
    0
    Bland combat, stiff animations, and awful voice acting, HZD does what other open world games should try their best to avoid. Decent graphics tacked onto a bland art style is no saving grace when the gameplay and other technical elements are, frankly, offensively bad.
  39. exshinigami
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Best game ever for ps4,

    Great sound track,
    Great game play,
    Great story,
    Great AI,
    and Awesome graphic

    I am waiting for DLC's, the story is not complete yet.
  40. pierin222
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    very good is a must buy to all ps4 owners serious buy it amazing world amazing stories incredible combat very well craft open world and characters it simple unbelievably.
  41. Havoc44
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    I found Horizon Zero Dawn to be a very fun and great new IP. The combat is good and has good variety and overall game play is fun and entertaining. Horizon has good variety in weapons, enemies (and the tactics to take them down), and environments. When taking on a camp of enemies you can chose stealth or go in arrows flying, however you want to play, which I like a lot.
    The main    I found Horizon Zero Dawn to be a very fun and great new IP. The combat is good and has good variety and overall game play is fun and entertaining. Horizon has good variety in weapons, enemies (and the tactics to take them down), and environments. When taking on a camp of enemies you can chose stealth or go in arrows flying, however you want to play, which I like a lot.
    The main character Aloy is a very interesting character and someone I was excited to find out her backstory and travel with on her adventure for answers.

    The story was very nice and very intriguing. I found myself having to stop playing, just to let it soak in what I just found out and take time to think all the different scenarios the story could be leading me to next. I have not had a story get me to stop and just "What If" so much in a long time. I love the journey from start to finish, with plenty of interesting characters along the way that I met.

    Truly, a great experience and one I am glad I got to play. Thank you Guerrilla Games.    … Expand
  42. EEKtheratbat
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    This is visually one of the best games ever released on consoles and technically ( framerate etc. ) superb. At first i was a bit sceptical about the capability of this studio to go from a cod type game with no real story depth to a RPG-type actiongame that is more story driven. They did their homework very well and had a checklist of all things that should be in this type of game whichThis is visually one of the best games ever released on consoles and technically ( framerate etc. ) superb. At first i was a bit sceptical about the capability of this studio to go from a cod type game with no real story depth to a RPG-type actiongame that is more story driven. They did their homework very well and had a checklist of all things that should be in this type of game which made the sidequests especially feel kind of fetchy and meaningless but they executed them so well that i didn't even mind them to much. The main story is good, the main character sometimes a bit unlikable ( i'd go for a little less adolescent behavior and more Lara Croft 2.0 strong but also more likable which would suit her character more being through what she had to go through in life ) but the rest of the cast make up for that ( Ross for instance ). I platinumed this game on the PS4 pro and would recommend it to everyone.

    Now to challenge other big studios to also give their teams more creative freedom and make new games instead of just pushing out the yearly COD etc. Big thumbs up to Guerilla for making this transition so well !    … Expand
  43. chenson87
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    Great story telling, great voice acting (lip syncing a bit off but not too bad), a lot of things to do, many ways to approach situations, small but customization gear choices. great blend of rpg and 3rd person shooter with interesting enemies. game of the year candidate.
  44. Arkames
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    O jogo impressiona pela belas paisagens, tanto que atrapalha um pouco a jogatina, afinal parar e dar aquela olhada ao redor é bem compensador.

    Mas o jogo seque, missões principais, secundárias e afazeres mais secundários, todos dando XP. Aconselho começar logo de cara no nível mais alto de dificuldade, morre-se mais, porém faz-te arquitetar novos meios de matar os bixos, tipo atira,    O jogo impressiona pela belas paisagens, tanto que atrapalha um pouco a jogatina, afinal parar e dar aquela olhada ao redor é bem compensador.

    Mas o jogo seque, missões principais, secundárias e afazeres mais secundários, todos dando XP.

    Aconselho começar logo de cara no nível mais alto de dificuldade, morre-se mais, porém faz-te arquitetar novos meios de matar os bixos, tipo atira, se esconde e atira de novo de outro local.

    Muitas horas de diversão.    … Expand
  45. joeljral
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Awesome!! The fantastic world os Horizon is a Masterpiece of the new ganeration.
    The adventure of Aloy make the player on the chair in a amazing adventure.
  46. BlakDak666
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is an example of how a new IP should be done. Guerilla Games released a fantastic game that offers a beautiful world, very well done music and enemies, engaging combat and even a decent story. It does not hit all marks though; the uncanny valley on some NPCs is worth noting, the game uses other game's ideas (and will admit is not original in that sense) and even some ofHorizon Zero Dawn is an example of how a new IP should be done. Guerilla Games released a fantastic game that offers a beautiful world, very well done music and enemies, engaging combat and even a decent story. It does not hit all marks though; the uncanny valley on some NPCs is worth noting, the game uses other game's ideas (and will admit is not original in that sense) and even some of it can feel "been there, done that" but it works very well for what it is. If you have a PS4 or PS4 Pro, it is highly advisable to buy this and at least give it a try. I put almost 60 hours in, got all trophies and nearly 100%ed the game. An easy contender for top games of 2017. 9/10 overall.… Expand
  47. ThatGuy001
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    The Decima engine has provided some awe-astounding results since its inception back in 2013 and Horizon Zero Dawn is no different .Guerrilla Games took a leap from the back of a tallneck when they decided to ditch the claustrophobic constraints of the helghast horde and focus their ambitions to the sprawling lands of a open world RPG and not only does this first venture into the unknownThe Decima engine has provided some awe-astounding results since its inception back in 2013 and Horizon Zero Dawn is no different .Guerrilla Games took a leap from the back of a tallneck when they decided to ditch the claustrophobic constraints of the helghast horde and focus their ambitions to the sprawling lands of a open world RPG and not only does this first venture into the unknown provide '' FUN'' a word that hasn't been heard recently in videogames since the louder screams from SJW's shutting out the phrase. The game also competently brings down the witcher 3 from its throne and challenges the white witcher in every aspect . Not only is the character Aloy an enjoyable character embodying the mannerism's of the likable hero like if Lara Croft and Nathan Drake had a illegitimate child Aloy is the result, But the fluidity of the combat and the brutality of the weapon work makes every Kill a must share moment . Usually in open world RPG's the slaying looses its finesse within in the first four hours but somehow Horizon Provides enough weapon variants to make the shooting of mechanized monstrosities a sight to behold. Being the killzone guys first excursion players will find familiar aspects that are common place in most open world titles now. Yes climbing a tallneck is a lot like the towers from Assassins creed, Yes clearing out bandit camps is very reminiscent of Far Cry 3 and Yes Dungeons do feel a lot like Destiny however even with those elements thrown into the pot Horizon still manages to stir enough flavour into this dish to give it some much needed taste. The story is intriguing and as you explode this vast multi-layered world you will enter more Ruins than Tomb Raider . My only gripe with this game after getting 100% completion after 50 hours of playtime is the fact the game doesn't give much to go on for a sequel nearly every question you hope to have a answer for is told to you or shown as the game finishes its show and closes the curtain.… Expand
  48. NescafeUser
    Mar 20, 2017
    7
    Perfect graphics, fresh setting and interesting story.
    But, let's be honest, this game have a bunch of issues:
    1) This is a face of a PS4 now. 2017, really? Horizon is a perfect title game for 2013-2014. 2) Lot's of stupid side-quests 'Find 10 woods, kill 10 rabbits' 3) Face animation, well it's ok, but not good for AAA game 4) Trading... Hm, all merchants has all the same goods all    Perfect graphics, fresh setting and interesting story.
    But, let's be honest, this game have a bunch of issues:
    1) This is a face of a PS4 now. 2017, really? Horizon is a perfect title game for 2013-2014.
    2) Lot's of stupid side-quests 'Find 10 woods, kill 10 rabbits'
    3) Face animation, well it's ok, but not good for AAA game
    4) Trading... Hm, all merchants has all the same goods all over the map, c'mon
    5) Comparison of this game with Witcher 3, seriously? There is nothing to compare, except Witcher-like detective mode in Horizon    … Expand
  49. FriedConsole
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece. The best open world game I have played. Horizon that takes a thing or two from Tomb Raider and Zelda. The world and lore is probably the most creative of any game in the last 10 years. It is on my list of favorite games of all time.
  50. FBarel
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    A fantastic game: gorgeous graphics, innovative combat mechanics (you have to understand what your weapons do, and how and when to use each one), brilliant story (which manages to mix underground factories, force fields and settlements in the same world), and fantastic main character with great voice acting.

    In most open-world games, activities and quests are extremely repetitive and    A fantastic game: gorgeous graphics, innovative combat mechanics (you have to understand what your weapons do, and how and when to use each one), brilliant story (which manages to mix underground factories, force fields and settlements in the same world), and fantastic main character with great voice acting.

    In most open-world games, activities and quests are extremely repetitive and boring. Horizon: Zero Dawn manages to make them interesting and varied: even if the beginning of quests is often the same (follow these tracks), they all have their own story and cinematics, plus combat diversity.

    I was really looking forward to this game, hoping for a lot, and yet... it surpassed my expectations.    … Expand
  51. Ivan665
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    If you, like me, prefer to experince the world with your intellect, and your senses, and you like the thrill of the kill, this game is for you. If you like scripted gameplay, or simple gameplay, without the ability to choose how to play, this game is not for you.

    I started it on Very Hard because the game allows it. So every whining about how this game is easy and how quest are just    If you, like me, prefer to experince the world with your intellect, and your senses, and you like the thrill of the kill, this game is for you. If you like scripted gameplay, or simple gameplay, without the ability to choose how to play, this game is not for you.

    I started it on Very Hard because the game allows it. So every whining about how this game is easy and how quest are just errands, goes out the window. Because this whining comes form people, who play games for the story, on easy settings, because they are too lazy to actually go read a fantasy book. So, lazy noobs, give it bad scores. Whatever. On Very hard the first enemy I encountered 2-hit killed me, before I actually got the chance to read the tutorial message, that tells me how to dodge and draw my bow.

    In this game you play as a hunter, and it really feels like it. There is a fine line between hunter and hunted, and you can feel it during the gameplay. One wrong sprint through a herd of seemingly docile "dinosaur machine herbivores", and you just might get respawned at your last save. While downing something like the Thunderjaw (giant T-Rex that shoots rapid lasers, sky rocket barrages and laser rays, when you get out of its mauling range) just feels satisfying, a great thrill and an achievement.

    World is so finely crafted, that I want to enter my TV, have an amnesia, and never look back. And live in this Jurassic Park. I thought having only one option for playable character (in and open world game) would get in the way of my immersion, It didnt. While during gameplay with Aloy, tbh I dont feel 100% synchronized with her, on character, on decision level, because shes nice sometimes, and Im, well... uhm... more practical in relations. But overall, her character is really well developed.

    This game is amazing. Ive never liked a game so much since Warband! I can play Horizon for hours and hours without even making significant game progress. Its that awesome. I can just go for a hike, to get a semi-useless collectible, hide in the bushes during a rainstorm, and just Rambo any pig and turkey that had the bad luck to be in the area. And make potions from their meat. Before I actually take what i went for. I also like to to that in sunny weather. I like to kill dinosaur robots and take their intensities. I like the danger, that they can also take my intensities. But again, Im playing it on Very Hard, the way its ment to be played, unlike story mode noobs who are only in to for the cutscenes (which are great btw) and "complete" the game. This game is not about completion. It about the experiences, the senses, the mind. You vs mother nature.

    You hunt and you craft, so you can hunt more. The world is immersive, it looks and feels better than real life. Ive wasted hours in photo mode alone, to make wallpapers. Game does what it says, and does it well. If you are intelligent, the game will let you be. If something is tough, you can try a different approach. Another angle, another cover, another weapon...

    This will probably be the best PS4 game, if God of War doesnt turn out to be better. And Im really glad they made it exclusive, because what this developer dedicated, would not have been possible, if it was on other platforms. And Im not a fanboy. I have a PC, on which I dont play often anymore, because of all the online cry kids, and I dont feel like babysitting and encouraging anyone anymore, in order to play normally, so I went single player only. And additionally Ill get a Switch when they fix it. So I cant say Im just a biased Sony fan. But what Guerilla did was right, no matter if Sony owns them or not. This developer has my support well-earned. Damn.. when I killed my first T-jaw with 10 hp left, no herbs, no potions, or meat to craft them, I went on the balcony and shouted at the world...

    Horizon is not like the Witcher, or Assassins Creed, or any other game. The game borrows a lot of the best defining concepts from many different games. Melts them, and forges them in its own unique style. So its not truly unique, nothing in our digital age is unique anymore, but still, for its time, for our time, its pretty unique and interesting. Hope they make a sequel!!! I missed underwater whale dinosaur harpoon hunting in this one! And make some flying mounts, for photo mode! :)    … Expand
  52. Koodle0101
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    This game is actually quite underrated.

    The ONLY game I've put 100hrs into, got 100%, and Platinum trophy out of all the games I've played since the SNES. It's mainly action-adventure with some hints of RPG in it. This is not a real 'RPG' so don't expect a complex experience and leveling system. Most of the combat relies on your actual skill and strategy which, in my opinion, is why    This game is actually quite underrated.

    The ONLY game I've put 100hrs into, got 100%, and Platinum trophy out of all the games I've played since the SNES. It's mainly action-adventure with some hints of RPG in it. This is not a real 'RPG' so don't expect a complex experience and leveling system. Most of the combat relies on your actual skill and strategy which, in my opinion, is why this game is different from a lot of other games out there.

    The game is not perfect and does not do entirely new and amazing things. Rather, it takes the same formula as many games and does it much better than most other games can.

    - Graphics are top notch and the world are the best designed and most organic. There are actually many in game snapshots that are barely distinguishable with real life.

    - The machines are amazing! Well designed, looks amazing, are unique, and move and fight in a very smooth and fluid way. Each machine has different strength and weaknesses and has multiple hit targets that can change the outcome of a fight. This is different than most games where a 'headshot' is all you need or as long as you hit the target they'll take damage.

    - The story is actually well written, complex, and believable. Many stories are cool but feel 'off' because they're not relatable, too convenient, or are completely non-existent. The story here is very real and the characters react to it in very realistic and emotional ways, urging you to imagine yourself in their position and imagining what you would do. It's has many aspects that can make you sad, scared, mad, fearful, and can even bring some tears.

    Overall I'd recommend everyone to at least try the game and giving it a chance. Although not everyone will like it, at least know why you don't. It's not perfect but it's definitely one of the best games in a long time.    … Expand
  53. PETER_CRACK
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    This is one of the best games I've ever played, and it has beautiful graphics, the only bad thing i saw is that I do not like that mix of robots and warriors of the old age (not medieval age like Zelda breath of the wild).
  54. SirBill
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    Just finished the whole game completing most side quests, so I finally feel I know enough to write a review.

    I was going to give it a 9/10, but after finishing I'm going to have to give it the whole 10 because of the story not faltering, and the awesomeness of playing the ending. I have not enjoyed playing a game this much in many years... the story was great, but even better for this    Just finished the whole game completing most side quests, so I finally feel I know enough to write a review.

    I was going to give it a 9/10, but after finishing I'm going to have to give it the whole 10 because of the story not faltering, and the awesomeness of playing the ending. I have not enjoyed playing a game this much in many years... the story was great, but even better for this kind of game, the controls were almost never frustrating, and the auto-save points forgiving. In fact the controls felt fantastic, and so many smart choices were made in AI... nothing like summoning a mount while you are running, having it choose to run with you in parallel so you can jump on for a quick escape. It all just feels so fluid. Yes as others have said the animations for other things can at times be a bit off, or lip-syncing in cut scenes a little off. But that is more than made up by the range and beauty of the graphics overall and the attention paid to the primary animations. Other people have had issue with the voice acting but I thought it was mostly well done, and I liked the main character voices.

    I also liked the amount of side quests, enough to keep you busy and earning skill points, but not so many that completing them all felt overwhelming - and there was a lot of variety to what you were doing in each side quest as well.

    Even though I've completed this game I know I'll be back in to play with the range of weapons and techniques to use on different machines, so I see good replay potential as well.

    Such an amazing game, kudos to the developers on something so well polished and stable - rare in todays game market.    … Expand
  55. Sap-ete-10
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    With unique gameplay, magnificent graphics and a brilliant story to tell. It's a world you want to get lost in, a journey you would never forget. From the visuals to the audio, the creative and addictive combat system to the brilliant story; there is nothing wrong with this game. There's so much to discover in this open-world sci-fi game. The best RPG of the year and one of the best of allWith unique gameplay, magnificent graphics and a brilliant story to tell. It's a world you want to get lost in, a journey you would never forget. From the visuals to the audio, the creative and addictive combat system to the brilliant story; there is nothing wrong with this game. There's so much to discover in this open-world sci-fi game. The best RPG of the year and one of the best of all time. Excellent work from Guerrilla Games.… Expand
  56. evangelos
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    The game is amazing.I haven't felt like this for a game for a long time.Besides the graphics that are astonishing i love the story the post-apocalyptic scenery and the beautiful environments, great mechanics and battles.The side quests fit well with the main story.The game and the story hooked me for good, i love it.I try to do everything quests, side quests, errands etc. and i never feltThe game is amazing.I haven't felt like this for a game for a long time.Besides the graphics that are astonishing i love the story the post-apocalyptic scenery and the beautiful environments, great mechanics and battles.The side quests fit well with the main story.The game and the story hooked me for good, i love it.I try to do everything quests, side quests, errands etc. and i never felt bored not even once. I think this game is underrated by some people and critics.But i guess is how they feel when they play the game.But i believe that is subjective.I dont usually write reviews but this game deserves more and that's why i decided to write a review and give it 10/10.… Expand
  57. edzep82
    Mar 19, 2017
    8
    Fantastic combat is what makes Horizon: Zero Dawn. The battles, no matter the size never fail to raise your pulse and will satisfy any action/adventure fans needs. The game compels you to mainline the story to uncover the truth. I found side quests to be simply ok, but the main story was very refreshing.
    To me the ending was an anti climax and all main missions seemed to end by simply    Fantastic combat is what makes Horizon: Zero Dawn. The battles, no matter the size never fail to raise your pulse and will satisfy any action/adventure fans needs. The game compels you to mainline the story to uncover the truth. I found side quests to be simply ok, but the main story was very refreshing.
    To me the ending was an anti climax and all main missions seemed to end by simply facing you with similar enemies or just a higher number of them, which disappointed. The combat however is so good it made up for this and I look forward to the inevitable sequel.    … Expand
  58. Blitzkerg
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    Best open world RPG after Witcher 3 wild hunt.
    Combat system is insanely satisfying.
    Intelligent story and lot of activity & collectibles to support the story and make that world feel connected. First time I spend listening to all audio collectible which tell story of the past which runs along story line. Amazing game.... Hats off Sony/Guerilla games to put best new IP in PS4. Sure    Best open world RPG after Witcher 3 wild hunt.
    Combat system is insanely satisfying.
    Intelligent story and lot of activity & collectibles to support the story and make that world feel connected.
    First time I spend listening to all audio collectible which tell story of the past which runs along story line.
    Amazing game.... Hats off Sony/Guerilla games to put best new IP in PS4.
    Sure contender for best game of year.    … Expand
  59. achillesares
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    This game is fantastic. I don't get how people gave it a zero. It must be all XBOX One users or employees. I was a little worried about the storyline for this game but I have to say it is one of the most original and intriguing stories in a game that I have played in awhile. The graphics are beautiful and the frame rate never seems to drop. I wish all games would have stories as good asThis game is fantastic. I don't get how people gave it a zero. It must be all XBOX One users or employees. I was a little worried about the storyline for this game but I have to say it is one of the most original and intriguing stories in a game that I have played in awhile. The graphics are beautiful and the frame rate never seems to drop. I wish all games would have stories as good as this one.

    The only issues I would say are some side quests don't have enough story to them. In the Witcher 3 they were more in depth and you go to know the characters more. I wish they could have put more writing into this. The second issue was the collectible rewards aren't great except for one.

    I would def play a second one and I look forward to it.    … Expand
  60. Theblackhawk658
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    PRO:
    -Graphicly, it's one of the best looking game on PS4 to date
    -The gameplay is really good and that's rare for third person shooter game -Amazing story with Great characters -Really interesting setting -Great soundtrack -A lot to do -Some of the side quest is so good -There is a tower for discover map like assassin's creed but it's done whole lot better here -Great animation    PRO:
    -Graphicly, it's one of the best looking game on PS4 to date
    -The gameplay is really good and that's rare for third person shooter game
    -Amazing story with Great characters
    -Really interesting setting
    -Great soundtrack
    -A lot to do
    -Some of the side quest is so good
    -There is a tower for discover map like assassin's creed but it's done whole lot better here
    -Great animation

    CON:
    -Some sidequest is really good BUT more of them is not that good and even boring to do
    -Some facial animation is great but some is not so great that you would notice it    … Expand
  61. Redshirtfailure
    Mar 18, 2017
    7
    The game play was the perk of this game to me, the fact that as the game went on. You did not have the leveling steam roll effect of everything being destroyed by just looking at it. It was more of an experience of weak spots and how to get to them.

    It was a beautiful world aside from the constant ginger hair looking like shes running thru a wind tunnel. I had no complaints with how the    The game play was the perk of this game to me, the fact that as the game went on. You did not have the leveling steam roll effect of everything being destroyed by just looking at it. It was more of an experience of weak spots and how to get to them.

    It was a beautiful world aside from the constant ginger hair looking like shes running thru a wind tunnel. I had no complaints with how the game looked.

    What makes this game a 7 instead of a 10 is the story. As it progressed, i just did not care or really feel immersed in it. Maybe next time we can play as Sylens? His story sounded more interesting than the main one.    … Expand
  62. squid_77
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    So I’ll admit right off the bat, I had doubts that this game was going t live up to the hype. I’m glad to say I was very wrong in that my assumptions. I just finished it after spending ever hour outside of work playing it for the last week. Yeah, that’s right, I got addicted.

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

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

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

    Pros:

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

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

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

    Neutral:

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

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

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

    Cons:

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

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

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

    All-in-all, this is a great game. It’s totally worth buying as you will more than likely enjoy every minute of the many, many hours you will spend on. I’m sure that there will be more than a few updates to fix bugs, which will get rid of some of the glitches and fix the odd crashing that I experienced (only twice), so that’s okay. I’m looking forward to the DLC content. This is one of those instances where we actually got a full game. Thank you for that! The DLC will add to, not finish the story.    … Expand
  63. TheSparton
    Mar 18, 2017
    8
    My first Metacritic review. This game is incredible. Not a perfect game but incredible. The beginning could of been more engaging, the climbing less "structured" (as a hunter, I wanted to climb anywhere) and the side quests (so far) are forgettable. However....the world is lush, incredibly addictive and exciting to explore (particularly once you find the sci-fi stuff), the machines are aMy first Metacritic review. This game is incredible. Not a perfect game but incredible. The beginning could of been more engaging, the climbing less "structured" (as a hunter, I wanted to climb anywhere) and the side quests (so far) are forgettable. However....the world is lush, incredibly addictive and exciting to explore (particularly once you find the sci-fi stuff), the machines are a BLAST to fight (working out the most efficient way to destroy them) and the hunting and scavenging feels essential and not a chore. The post-apocalyptic tease is fascinating (vantage points...wait till you see those) and the protagonist is strong and believable (great voice acting). Well done.… Expand
  64. Cask_Fix_Sir_Us
    Mar 18, 2017
    5
    This game is just Farcry, it's got an interesting story but nothing inspired. Unfortunately, the left-wing regressive, politics in this game is sickening. It's third wave feminism anti-man propaganda. All the men in the game are half-wits, criminals, slavers, murderers, etc.
    The funny part, in the game a woman designed the destruction of the Earth, nice going chick. But of course,    This game is just Farcry, it's got an interesting story but nothing inspired. Unfortunately, the left-wing regressive, politics in this game is sickening. It's third wave feminism anti-man propaganda. All the men in the game are half-wits, criminals, slavers, murderers, etc.
    The funny part, in the game a woman designed the destruction of the Earth, nice going chick. But of course, Aloy, gets to use good old right-wing efforts of hunting, fishing, and shooting to save the day. I love that all of her outfits essentially have a sweater tied around her waist like all the fat chicks in high school.    … Expand
  65. DPtdryste
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    Simply excellent.

    The combat feels great and the story is good. The story contains commentary very timely for where the species currently is today, with comments on how humans treat the environment, technology, artificial intelligence, religion and war. I would give this game 4 & 1/2 stars, the only bad things I can say about this game is it is annoying that you can't climb everything,    Simply excellent.

    The combat feels great and the story is good. The story contains commentary very timely for where the species currently is today, with comments on how humans treat the environment, technology, artificial intelligence, religion and war. I would give this game 4 & 1/2 stars, the only bad things I can say about this game is it is annoying that you can't climb everything, health regen works in a confusing/time-consuming way and that some great quests are actually "hidden" by seemingly sounding boring/too simple, meaning that players may skip the coolest parts of the game because the "sell" of a particular quest may not have been great. The skill tree in this game also feels very average, but that's more a personal gripe; I know how much I like well-constructed skill trees, so whenever one isn't amazing I dislike that a little.

    Good things: fighting feels unique for a game of this genre, robot enemies are great, Aloy is a great character, story is just about as good as Last of Us (although would have loved to exist in this world for even longer, such a good setting), and graphics are so good that they really help with immersion into this world. Play it mindfully and you can really see the care GG took, and how profound what they want us to think about is.

    This is a great PS4 exclusive that PS4 owners (especially those with a 4k TV and and PS4 Pro) NEED in their lives. If you are avoiding this game until the price goes down, definitely play this eventually, don't miss it.    … Expand
  66. lydianfanfare
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    After 20 hours, I'm barely leaving the second unlocked region, and I'm having such a great time with this game. Horizon, as an open world RPG, fills in the missing piece of Sony's exclusive library, and just tears Microsoft's exclusive lineup to shreds. But even if you don't care what platform has what, it's a deep, interesting, and addicting-as-hell game!
  67. TheDarkAssassin
    Mar 18, 2017
    8
    Horizon Zero Dawn has some very good qualities, and also has some average ones. To start, this game has one of the best stories I have played in a game in a long time. In fact, the story is the best thing about Horizon in my opinion. Paired with fantastic voice acting and great pacing, it takes you on a emotional journey that will make you want to delve into the main plot more and more. AsHorizon Zero Dawn has some very good qualities, and also has some average ones. To start, this game has one of the best stories I have played in a game in a long time. In fact, the story is the best thing about Horizon in my opinion. Paired with fantastic voice acting and great pacing, it takes you on a emotional journey that will make you want to delve into the main plot more and more. As for the side content, it has TONS, which is both good and bad. Some of the side missions are fun and interesting, with dynamic characters, while other missions are clearly in there for padding. As for the gameplay itself, Horizon takes many elements from other popular game franchises, and sort of mashes it all into one. Not necessarily bad, but unfortunately, doing so made the gameplay experience not feel as unique. For instance, it feels like a mix of Far Cry, Assassins Creed, and The Witcher into one game. The robotic dinosaurs felt cool and interesting for sure, but sadly, it wasn't enough to merit a completely unique gameplay experience. On the other hand, the environment in this game was very done. Every small detail and design made the game truly come to life, and of course the amazing graphics blow you away. Overall, if you're looking for a game with an absolutely incredible story, Horizon Zero Dawn is for you. If you're looking for a game that has a truly different gameplay experience, you may not find it here, but I digress, this game is worth your time if you own a PS4.… Expand
  68. MadChiller85
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    What a great new original IP! Everything is lovingly crafted to create an engaging and fun experience. The mystery of the story line and the variety in the gameplay just sets this game above the rest. Tons of sidequests and great main story quests make for a lasting experience.
  69. Ullde
    Mar 18, 2017
    3
    Solo aporta un aire fresco en gráfico se paaisajes etcétera ,cargado de bugs,se interactúa muy poco con la naturaleza,muy poco trabajado en aspectos como poder cortar árboles ,césped,la climatología más equilibrada ,pleno sol,andas 3 metros y empieza a nevar.
    Para mí no es ni de broma lo mejor de ps4
  70. ElYousstaro
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    Why people are here to false the votes ?
    Some people are just here to bring a 10/10 for ZELDA and a 0-3/10 for Horizon ...I don't understand the motivation of these people ... :/
  71. BlackmetalGAMER
    Mar 18, 2017
    7
    I was really hoping for me from this game! There's a story that does stick out and has it's moments but the dialogue is weird sometimes and the side quests were very disappointing, as they're no more then errands! Graphically it has a nice appeal also I have this sense that trying to get some real nice over the horizon shots just wasn't going to happen outside of cut scenes otherwiseI was really hoping for me from this game! There's a story that does stick out and has it's moments but the dialogue is weird sometimes and the side quests were very disappointing, as they're no more then errands! Graphically it has a nice appeal also I have this sense that trying to get some real nice over the horizon shots just wasn't going to happen outside of cut scenes otherwise they're horrible draw distances sadly!

    But for an overall thought the game felt very familiar! I felt like I was playing Far cray primal with hints of assassins creed and tombraider with certain things borrowed from both game types might they only be small things but to me being a gamer I notice them! Like when you upgrade in the skill tree it's the exact same sound as it is in Far Cry Primal, the yellow balance ropes and repel from long necks is the almost the same animations as tombraider and then the climbing animations and rolling to dodge was assassins creed! I'm disappointed in that but otherwise it's a good game but no more then a casual experience and not worth more then a 7!    … Expand
  72. WyldFyre81
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    What a breathtakingly gorgeous open world game! I brought this a few days ago and haven't been able to put down my controller. I have never done that for any other game so far. The storyline keeps you gripped, and the world is just so gorgeous it's nice to just wander around and explore, getting into combat with the machines as you wander around. The combat system is great withWhat a breathtakingly gorgeous open world game! I brought this a few days ago and haven't been able to put down my controller. I have never done that for any other game so far. The storyline keeps you gripped, and the world is just so gorgeous it's nice to just wander around and explore, getting into combat with the machines as you wander around. The combat system is great with customizable outfits and weaponry it's sure to keep you thinking on best ways to tackle problems within the game that you come across while out exploring and working through the missions. Besides the main missions there are many other missions in terms of errands and side quests and collectables and camps that need tackled so it's bound to keep you gripped for hours upon hours. 60+hours playing so far for me. This is one of the best games I have had pleasure of playing so far to date. This game has it all for those interested in combat, exploration, stealth, modifying their weaponry and outfits, and more. This is an all round winner for me. Guerrilla Games has outdone themselves, and I truly hope that we will see sequels to this game. There's so much more potential in this IP.… Expand
  73. momobay212
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    I had pretty high hopes for this game coming out but never could've imagined it would've been as good as it was. The story begins with a bang, and absolutely gets you invested right away. I felt connected with Aloy and felt her choices were weighted. The world and atmosphere felt alive and the changing of climates in the different regions was very refreshing. The various clans and robotsI had pretty high hopes for this game coming out but never could've imagined it would've been as good as it was. The story begins with a bang, and absolutely gets you invested right away. I felt connected with Aloy and felt her choices were weighted. The world and atmosphere felt alive and the changing of climates in the different regions was very refreshing. The various clans and robots that populated the world were interesting and I was genuinely curious about them and what stories they had to tell. The game also gives you plenty to do with Cauldrons, side quests, corrupted zones, bandit camps etc. You can put well over 100 hours in this game and still have things to do. My only gripe with this game is sometimes the facial animations can get a bit wonky, and the NPC's may not always look directly at you. However, this is minor and does not take away from the experience at all. Like many other PlayStation exclusives, this is a must have for any PS4 owner.… Expand
  74. zamapa
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    I really enjoyed this game, it felt like it borrowed a bunch of ideas from other games and combined them all really well. Combat is fun, going from sneaking to dodging massive machines while they frantically leap at you. The difficulty isn't completely on point for me however. You can control some machines in the game, and while the fights with the machines you can't control (the corruptedI really enjoyed this game, it felt like it borrowed a bunch of ideas from other games and combined them all really well. Combat is fun, going from sneaking to dodging massive machines while they frantically leap at you. The difficulty isn't completely on point for me however. You can control some machines in the game, and while the fights with the machines you can't control (the corrupted ones) are often challenging because you really have to use everything in your arsenal to trap and defeat them, the corruptible machines are easily dealt with by taking control of one and letting them kill each other. Enemies that should feel intimidating are instead boring because I sit back while I make them kill each other.

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

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

    Even though I think this could use a little work with the writing and could tone down the machine corruption ability just a bit, this game is still an amazing experience I would highly recommend combining the best elements from many games into a well made (mechanically and visually) game.    … Expand
  75. The1MrNate
    Mar 17, 2017
    8
    This game, while not perfect, does a good job at living up to the hype. The pros definitely outweigh the cons, and overall I recommend this beautiful ps4 exclusive.

    Cons: - Sidequests follow the same open-world checklist format that you see in games like Assassin's Creed or Far Cry. Take over a "tower" to reveal an area of the map full of collectibles and tedious side-quests. While the    This game, while not perfect, does a good job at living up to the hype. The pros definitely outweigh the cons, and overall I recommend this beautiful ps4 exclusive.

    Cons:
    - Sidequests follow the same open-world checklist format that you see in games like Assassin's Creed or Far Cry. Take over a "tower" to reveal an area of the map full of collectibles and tedious side-quests. While the world is beautiful and fun to explore, this approach to fluffing open-world game content needs to stop. It just feels like tedious filler most of the time.
    - Inventory management is painful at first, and sadly doesn't get much better. One glaring misstep was not including any way to organize the items in your pack. Scrolling through the chaotic jumble looking for what you can sell is just not fun.
    - The animations are not great. The voice actors are mostly fine, but character lip synching is noticeably poor.

    Pros:
    - Absolutely beautiful environments. The true joy of this game is exploring the different biomes that range from lush jungles to frigid mountain waterfalls. For the most part, characters look great as well.
    - The story, while not unpredictable, did a great job of keeping me interested throughout the story missions. Particularly for an open-world RPG, I found the story to be compelling.
    - Gameplay is simply fun. Combat is fast paced, but you also have the option of choosing a stealth approach for 95% of the game. As a lover of stealth games, I appreciated that this was a viable and often preferable option throughout much of the game.
    - Although not a new concept to open world games, I enjoyed the freedom I had to pursue different goals whenever I wanted to. I could take a break from questing to farm crafting materials, or I could go hunt tougher enemies for large amounts of xp and rare items. While sometimes overwhelming, I typically enjoy the nonlinearity of open world games.
    - While Horizon contains many of the clichés and annoyances from other open world games, it also did many things differently. It seems rare to find original ideas in video games anymore, but Horizon surprised me with it's robot dinosaurs and fresh take on a post-apocalyptic world different from any I had seen.    … Expand
  76. New_Neo_72
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    I ragazzi di Guerrilla Games ci regalano un intero nuovo mondo da esplorare, vivo e pulsante, ricco di personaggi, di storia, di avventure e di mistero, e contemporaneamente una protagonista che incarna il desiderio di questo mondo di riscoprire le proprie radici ed evolversi verso un nuovo futuro. Il tutto in salsa distopica-postbellica, in parte steampunk, e con una realizzazione tecnicaI ragazzi di Guerrilla Games ci regalano un intero nuovo mondo da esplorare, vivo e pulsante, ricco di personaggi, di storia, di avventure e di mistero, e contemporaneamente una protagonista che incarna il desiderio di questo mondo di riscoprire le proprie radici ed evolversi verso un nuovo futuro. Il tutto in salsa distopica-postbellica, in parte steampunk, e con una realizzazione tecnica che mette alla frusta i muscoli di PS4. Che altro volete di più?… Expand
  77. Tyger44
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn feels like a true breath of fresh air, and a great reason to invest in playstation. What's most impressive about the game, is how confidently every part of it is, from the story to the gameplay, both of which are excellent. Aloy is an example of a female game protagonist done right. She both empowered and flawed, and her journey is genuinely engaging. She is not afraid toHorizon Zero Dawn feels like a true breath of fresh air, and a great reason to invest in playstation. What's most impressive about the game, is how confidently every part of it is, from the story to the gameplay, both of which are excellent. Aloy is an example of a female game protagonist done right. She both empowered and flawed, and her journey is genuinely engaging. She is not afraid to embrace her identity as a woman, but at the same time, it is not the focal point of her character. She and all the other characters are potrayed as human beings first and foremost, and that's exactly how it should be. The story will take Aloy across multiple vast locations each with a history and character attached to it, and everything presented builds up to an epic and emotional climax.
    The gameplay on the other hand is also great. The fights against the machines are exciting and engaging, with an appropriate level of challenge. It requires you to plan and be precise with your shots, and doing so will reward you big time. But most importantly, every tier of gameplay, from combat, to stealth, to exploration all connect to concise whole. My only problem with combat is the lack of depth with melee attacks.
    Horizon Zero Dawn feels like the completely package. It takes many tried and true tropes in games and works together new refreshing ideas. There's so much to engage yourself with, and all of it is so engaging and fun. I love Aloy's story and I am so excited for the future of this IP. This is the next big franchise for PlayStation.    … Expand
  78. GrandMasterJR
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed Horizon Zero Dawn, the story drew me in and made me want to rush through, but the rich world and challenge of battling robot t-rex's with laser cannons made me want to explore every corner of this beautifully crafted world. Love it!
  79. floydryan
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    To me this came as an absolute surprise. I thought it will be a bland Ubisoftish openworld game with nonsensical robo-dinosaurs in a post-apocalyptic stone age story. Man, was i wrong! This game is brilliant. One of the best thought through SF storylines in any game i played. Excellent world-building, lovely many character, great enemy design and combat gameplay. Seriously, it is the firstTo me this came as an absolute surprise. I thought it will be a bland Ubisoftish openworld game with nonsensical robo-dinosaurs in a post-apocalyptic stone age story. Man, was i wrong! This game is brilliant. One of the best thought through SF storylines in any game i played. Excellent world-building, lovely many character, great enemy design and combat gameplay. Seriously, it is the first game where i desperately try to find more in-game lore texts, just to learn more about the world. I even do all the open world "collectible" stuff, which i normally never do, just because it is so well tied into the whole world and makes sense. Sure, there are things to criticize, but the strengths by far outweighs the weaknesses. If you own a PS4, i would say this is a must buy & must play immediately. What a surprise!

    Awesome:
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    - Great character and story progression
    - Story has a great pacing
    - Some of the writing is exceptional
    - No Deus Ex Machina, the story is surpassingly robust for such a weird setting
    - World and Story convey a real sense of mystery
    - Aloy is such a great, bottom to earth main character (also great voice acting)
    - Open world gameplay (collectibles, bandit camps, towers) are not overabundant and fit well into the world
    - Great variety of weapons and enemies
    - Tactical but fluid combat
    - Good number of well presented quests
    - Great vertical level design
    - On highest difficulty (recommended!) many random encounters feel like epic boss battles

    Could be better:
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    - Crafting and stealth are a bit too simplified
    - Human enemy AI is not very smart (lure and stealth kills are op)
    - Variety of the world map comes at the cost of absurd climate (4 climate zones on 20km^2)
    - Facial animation could be better
    - Climbing hotspots are hard to see sometimes (also a pro, since it doesn't break immersion)
    - It ends    … Expand
  80. JohhnyD
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    11/10 Extraordinary! It has everything and everything is balanced and right. Amazing MUSIC, stunning graphic, balanced crafting worth picking flowers even in last state of game, Awesome fights, great balanced weapons, you have to use different weapons and different techniques. It has GREAT voices, strong story, best game ever! 10/10 is too low.
  81. VDS
    Mar 17, 2017
    7
    It feels like they've really tried, but it's not a classic. It's good, but not great. Beautiful to look at, but something's lacking. The flow isn't quite even, the cuts scenes and the game seem at odds. Aloy is beautifully rendered, but do I care what happens to her (and by default me) - no, not really. I feel like it's standing on the shoulders of giants, building on what others have doneIt feels like they've really tried, but it's not a classic. It's good, but not great. Beautiful to look at, but something's lacking. The flow isn't quite even, the cuts scenes and the game seem at odds. Aloy is beautifully rendered, but do I care what happens to her (and by default me) - no, not really. I feel like it's standing on the shoulders of giants, building on what others have done and riding on their coat tails. There's nothing new here, not a single iota of original thought. If the game was suddenly wiped from my PS4 would I be bothered/concerned? Not in the slightest. Will I carry on playing it - sure, it's a perfectly playable game.… Expand
  82. Aohige
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Quite simply, one of the best open world experience I've had. Although the word "open world" may be challenged, as the story progression is quite linear and there is little to no variety, that is not necessary a negative. The game focuses on narrative over freedom in questing.
    The combat on the other hand is joyfully free, you are able to strategize to your heart's content. The game    Quite simply, one of the best open world experience I've had. Although the word "open world" may be challenged, as the story progression is quite linear and there is little to no variety, that is not necessary a negative. The game focuses on narrative over freedom in questing.
    The combat on the other hand is joyfully free, you are able to strategize to your heart's content. The game rewards you greatly for variety, as no weapon or ammo is neglected. Those who utilize your full arsenal will enjoy a far greater benefit in effectively taking down machines.

    Absolutely a joy to play, and cannot wait to see what the franchise will bring us in the future.    … Expand
  83. TheParrradox
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    Horizon: Zero Dawn is a great game. The story was better than I expected. The gameplay is great but it's the jaw dropping graphics which stole my heart. Absolutely the best looking open world game on PS4. The game felt like it was missing something which was holding it back from being a masterpiece but never the less this is a fantastic beginning for a potential great franchise.
  84. Muze92
    Mar 16, 2017
    7
    What I like most about the game:
    - story, well-written and emotional especially towards the end
    - simplified RPG elements such as crafting and harvesting from plants - graphical prowess - BABY Aloy.. What I think the game could improve on: - camera angles! especially during combat.. often blocked by plantations when fighting flying machines. - have a switch shoulder option when    What I like most about the game:
    - story, well-written and emotional especially towards the end
    - simplified RPG elements such as crafting and harvesting from plants
    - graphical prowess
    - BABY Aloy..
    What I think the game could improve on:
    - camera angles! especially during combat.. often blocked by plantations when fighting flying machines.
    - have a switch shoulder option when taking aim.
    - hard to see rock climbing sections.. I occasionally walk around the whole mountain to find a climbing spot that's just literally in front of me from the beginning..
    - do more with plants! They're just used to make potions that I rarely need.
    - you can't call your overridden machines to fight for you in combat, they sit there doing nothing while you're being mauled to death by a bunch of machines.
    - only mountable machines could follow you, wished that an overridden Stalker, Thunderjaw, Stormbird, or Behemoth could also do such thing..    … Expand
  85. adz20
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    One of the best open world games I've ever played (better than The Witcher 3 in my opinion). Addictive, enjoyable and everything else you want in a game of this nature. Also very smooth minimal bugs which add to the game as a whole.
  86. CAKEwad
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. Great Story. Amazing visuals. Great game mechanics with the exception of some slight melee errors. Though most of these mechanics are taken from multiple other games like farcry and fallout, it isn't a bad thing and only makes it easier to pick up and play. played through a bit of the killzone games but they could never hook me and I would lose interests in completing theAmazing game. Great Story. Amazing visuals. Great game mechanics with the exception of some slight melee errors. Though most of these mechanics are taken from multiple other games like farcry and fallout, it isn't a bad thing and only makes it easier to pick up and play. played through a bit of the killzone games but they could never hook me and I would lose interests in completing the game but Horizon is captivating from the very beginning and you wont be able to put it down.… Expand
  87. adrock_12
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Best combat system I've ever experienced, and overall just a fun well thought out game, that has a very interesting and new take on the post apocalyptic story. My only criticism is I would have preferred a mini map similar to the Witcher as opposed to the Fallout/Farcry Nav Bar. It is sometimes annoying when you know an enemy is behind you charging at you, but you don't really knowBest combat system I've ever experienced, and overall just a fun well thought out game, that has a very interesting and new take on the post apocalyptic story. My only criticism is I would have preferred a mini map similar to the Witcher as opposed to the Fallout/Farcry Nav Bar. It is sometimes annoying when you know an enemy is behind you charging at you, but you don't really know just how close or from what angle they are coming from so you can't plan your dodge properly. But it doesn't make me want to play any less. I'm just hoping for some DLC with new skills, weapons, armor and a max level increase and in the future a sequel :D… Expand
  88. Lazites
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    I've never in my entire life have I considered something to be a perfect 10/10 until Horizon: Zero Dawn. . Horizon has so much life, so much to do. While nothing about this game and its mechanics its new or ground breaking, it does everything so perfectly. Do you like Monster Hunter and The Witcher? Then you'll probably like this game. The story is very engaging, side quests are notI've never in my entire life have I considered something to be a perfect 10/10 until Horizon: Zero Dawn. . Horizon has so much life, so much to do. While nothing about this game and its mechanics its new or ground breaking, it does everything so perfectly. Do you like Monster Hunter and The Witcher? Then you'll probably like this game. The story is very engaging, side quests are not repeated multiple times on the map, I never felt like I was doing the same thing twice due to lazy programming. The robots have so much character and never lay down for an easy fight. Each creature moves and acts in different ways, whoever did the animations for them is wonderful at their job.… Expand
  89. calicoJill
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    One of the best games in a long time. Guerrilla Games did an incredible job flushing out a complex post-post apocalyptic world full of mysteries and engaging stories and characters. From the tutorial all the way to the finale, this game was engaging and just... plain fun! The mechanics alone would have been enough to carry the game to a decent score, but I was pleasantly surprised by theOne of the best games in a long time. Guerrilla Games did an incredible job flushing out a complex post-post apocalyptic world full of mysteries and engaging stories and characters. From the tutorial all the way to the finale, this game was engaging and just... plain fun! The mechanics alone would have been enough to carry the game to a decent score, but I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the story that came along with it.

    I had gone into the game with the expectation of just running around and killing some robots and having a good time before I got bored but, everything was so well executed and well written, it's skyrocketed into my top 5 games.

    The story was full of mystery and deeper than I imagined it would be. The characters felt alive and engaging. The combat was fun and versatile. The music was perfect for the settings and the world itself was simply stunning! Even the lore was just perfect. I always stopped to read/listen to any information I could find. I can't wait to see what else they do with this franchise!    … Expand
  90. PIPOdeclown
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Awesome graphics and fun to play. Insane texture detail. Very livable alive world. Crappy animations during conversations. problematic camera during flying enemy combat and sometimes the camera is blocked by a bush or tree of sorts. Amazing DECIMA engine and serious respect for this achievement. DUTCH PRIDE FELLA,S
  91. MeiLongDong
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    I haven't felt this way about a game since FF7 or Metal Gear Solid 2. Such a rich open world with surprises at every turn. I rented this at redbox and promptly returned it so I could purchase it instead. I don't have a PS4 pro but I do have a 4K tv and it still looks awesome. I was afraid it wouldn't look or play good without the PS4 pro, but it does, surprisingly well too. I recommendI haven't felt this way about a game since FF7 or Metal Gear Solid 2. Such a rich open world with surprises at every turn. I rented this at redbox and promptly returned it so I could purchase it instead. I don't have a PS4 pro but I do have a 4K tv and it still looks awesome. I was afraid it wouldn't look or play good without the PS4 pro, but it does, surprisingly well too. I recommend this to ANYONE who can appreciate a well constructed game. The bar has been set, and it's been set high. This is a breath of fresh air in the gaming market, its evolutionary and I'm not kidding. I kind of feel bad for the people at Mass Effect, because no matter what, their game is probably not gonna come close to achieving what Horizon does.… Expand
  92. thaylonsen
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Stunning game, can't rate it highly enough... Would of liked a bit more variation and usefulness from the armour and a zoom on the focus would be nice, also would of liked to have access to all weapons from weapons wheel... Nit picking though, stunning visuals, excellent story, brilliant game play... Amazing game, probably Game of the Year.
  93. angwald
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Just finished this game after about 55 hours and I have to say it's been the best gaming experience I've had in a long, long time. Great story, fantastic combat mechanics and incredibly beautiful graphics.
  94. Beast979
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    I have been playing this on the playstation Pro, and it is simply a gorgeous game, the graphics are fantastic. The setting (yay! post apocalypse without zombies or mutants) is fantastic. While I have not completed it yet (about 30 hours in and level 43 at this time), the story is good. gameplay is great and the controls are tight, there are a number of areas where you have to climb upI have been playing this on the playstation Pro, and it is simply a gorgeous game, the graphics are fantastic. The setting (yay! post apocalypse without zombies or mutants) is fantastic. While I have not completed it yet (about 30 hours in and level 43 at this time), the story is good. gameplay is great and the controls are tight, there are a number of areas where you have to climb up mountains, etc, and i feel the climbing was done very well, it is smooth and effortless (I feel some games mess this up from time to time and make it far more clunky than it should be). the little things like the scanning and tracking, and even the in game menues were all very well thought out and implemented...I just have nothing bad to say about this game, easily one of my favorite games of all time. Definite 10 for me.....as for the small amountof people giving the game terrible scores, all I can say is either this is just not your genre, your just trolling the game for some lame reason, or you're just not a fan of video games...… Expand
  95. Voodoo123
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    In stark contrast to developer guerrilla games killzone past, Horizon ZD excels using open world sandbox RPG as a platform to tell a genuinely engaging story with a highly enjoyable action gameplay focus. Easily the best game i've played in ages and one I couldn't stop thinking about after I started. If you havent yet purchased this game I implore you do so!
  96. dynamoJones
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible, i can't get enough of it. The story is amazing, i love how it slowly unravels revealing the truth of this utterly beautifully crafted world. It's without a doubt my all time favourite ps4 game.
  97. Nedda
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    really enjoy the open world, the story telling, the combat...
    the side quests and NPC voice and actings are much more betther than Witcher 3 and MEA for me.
  98. kakuzu281281
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Game has beautiful graphics, fun combat and a great story to go with it. Most of the creatures you have to fight are different. Each having it's own sets of attacks, movements and thoughts. An all time great game.
  99. ruben_rubio5
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    estamos ante una joya de juego, la sensación de pelear con dinosaurios mecánicos gigantes es indescriptible, mucha variación de misiones secundarias que son largas pero no aburren y una historia a la altura, tras mas de 70 horas jugadas puedo decir que no encontrado ningún problema jugable, tan solo algún pequeño bug pero que no afecta a la jugabilidad, un juego gráficamente impresionanteestamos ante una joya de juego, la sensación de pelear con dinosaurios mecánicos gigantes es indescriptible, mucha variación de misiones secundarias que son largas pero no aburren y una historia a la altura, tras mas de 70 horas jugadas puedo decir que no encontrado ningún problema jugable, tan solo algún pequeño bug pero que no afecta a la jugabilidad, un juego gráficamente impresionante con mucha variedad de escenarios de enemigos y de armas, la única pega que se le puede poner son los 30 fps, un doblaje de personajes secundarios a veces un poco malo y lo antes dicho con pequeños bugs, en definitiva, es un juego recomendable 100% en el que no importa gastarte el dinero ya que se disfruta de principio a fin y es de lo mejor de playstation 4… Expand
  100. bakatsuji
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    Sorry for my bad english (not my native language).

    I bought the game 1st march and took my time to finish it. I'm still missing 2 trophies but I'm done with the story, got through the world back and forth. I'm not a fanboy. I'm mostly PC gamer with one "additional" console per generation (to play comfy in living room and to try some exclusives). I've chose PS4 1,5 year ago after seeing    Sorry for my bad english (not my native language).

    I bought the game 1st march and took my time to finish it. I'm still missing 2 trophies but I'm done with the story, got through the world back and forth. I'm not a fanboy. I'm mostly PC gamer with one "additional" console per generation (to play comfy in living room and to try some exclusives). I've chose PS4 1,5 year ago after seeing HZD trailer and I'm not dissapointed. Game flow, mechanics are just superb. It reminds me of old mechwarriors, where I circled with my enemies, choosing carefully my weapons and targets. The fact that main heroine is just one shot is where risk and reward kicks in. It's not as blunt as Bloodborne where your reaction time is awarded (and if you do bad, you will only hear "gitgud"). Here you must put strategy against enemy. Choose your gear and upgrades wisely and change them to match opponents tactics. It has some issues. Story is just one cliche after another, but every cliche is here subverted, as a writers are trying to mock entire genre's tropes. Graphics are stuning, even on my base PS4. Only time I noticed framerate drops, was when I were riding through the jungle (after a week long play, just at a time, when I was showing game to my brother, who only complained at to much light). Music is great.
    Special thanks to GG for world creation. As archaeology major I can say that this is a very good work. Would want to see more of Oseram and Banuk as well as Tenekth (I hope I wrote it right). Carja Sundom looks like legit 5 centuary old civilisation with distinct architecture and culture. Nora reminds me of mesolithic european cultures and Banuk a paleolithic deer hunters (madeleine culture?). Oseram are more Tolkien influenced "standard dwarf race" of scotish highlanders. Beauty of this game is that it was advertised as prehistoric dinorobo hunt sim, but after first act you go on open world RPG adventure, where different cultures clash. After seeing Nora villages, Carja forts and cities makes your jaw drop (and again after getting to Meridian, which looks insane!).
    Every robot you encounter feels like a boss on it's own right. Even small watcher have it's own set of attacks, patterns, hardpoints. At the end of the game, when you start one shot entire packs of smaller enemies, you will get a sense of achievement. You will also create your own playstyle (mine is tear arrows + elemental arrows).
    Good job GG. I'm not giving you 10/10, because no game is perfect. Only scams get 10/10.    … 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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