Horizon Zero Dawn

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  1. KesslerCOIL
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    The gameplay is amazing, mixing aspects of The Witcher Series, Monster Hunter and a touch of Tomb Raider, Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of the only games Ive played that I actually WANT to 100% complete, as it encourges it's players to explore, scavenge and try everything, rewarding them in the process.

    The story starts off well, then tapers off and get brought back up a little later on    The gameplay is amazing, mixing aspects of The Witcher Series, Monster Hunter and a touch of Tomb Raider, Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of the only games Ive played that I actually WANT to 100% complete, as it encourges it's players to explore, scavenge and try everything, rewarding them in the process.

    The story starts off well, then tapers off and get brought back up a little later on before finally exploding(in a good way). I dont want to spoil anything so that's all I'll say on that.

    Graphically, the game is impressive, as I have had zero (ha) frame dips in my 30+ hrs of gameplay and the game is truly beautiful. The machines are interesting and have rather varied interactions if you watch them long enough.

    Overall, I love the game and cant really fault much about it, other than the character models being rather samey(you'll see faces reused with different hairstyles, hats etc) the game is near perfect to me.

    9/10    … Expand
  2. MTC001
    Mar 15, 2017
    6
    This game is a mixed bag, it has incredible graphics but also relies on an overloaded quest system, you have so much to do that it most likely will overwhelm you. Gameplay is fine, interaction with the environment non existent, it looks like the developer spent most of their resources to create the best possible visuals instead.
  3. zozzhun
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    A must play game. Story is really good. Side missions are tend to be boring sometimes. I am a mostly PC user, so aiming with game pad is pain in my "+!%, but in this game is so good for me. You have to think with the equipment you can get and play through is easy even for a newbie like me. I bought the unlimited travel pack as soon as i could. I suggest to do as well with the bad assA must play game. Story is really good. Side missions are tend to be boring sometimes. I am a mostly PC user, so aiming with game pad is pain in my "+!%, but in this game is so good for me. You have to think with the equipment you can get and play through is easy even for a newbie like me. I bought the unlimited travel pack as soon as i could. I suggest to do as well with the bad ass armor. I don't really like to write reviews for games, only for the real good or bad ones. Worth buying!… Expand
  4. Criticalgaming
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    Exciting world, excellent combat, interesting story, only held back by mediocre side quests and frustrating hunting ground activities. Aloy serves as a great protagonist who isn't over exaggerated or a mere parody of other famous heroes. She is unique and interesting which puts her ahead of many other main stream gaming icons in my eyes. Hope Aloy and her world get a sequel because theExciting world, excellent combat, interesting story, only held back by mediocre side quests and frustrating hunting ground activities. Aloy serves as a great protagonist who isn't over exaggerated or a mere parody of other famous heroes. She is unique and interesting which puts her ahead of many other main stream gaming icons in my eyes. Hope Aloy and her world get a sequel because the game surely deserves it.… Expand
  5. bgaputan
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Just Brilliantly Amazing and Gorgeous looking game! A very interesting and unique story. It gives you the reason for everything you do in-game. And the combat is seamless as well. Definitely a must have!
  6. AlexGnz
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    This is a great game, the hype was huge but the game delivered, the graphics are the best you can see on this generation and really impressive for an open world game, the landscapes are amazing and the photo mode is a truly perfect add to the package. The gameplay is very dinamyc and precise, fight the differents kind of machines that live in this enviroments is really fun and intense, andThis is a great game, the hype was huge but the game delivered, the graphics are the best you can see on this generation and really impressive for an open world game, the landscapes are amazing and the photo mode is a truly perfect add to the package. The gameplay is very dinamyc and precise, fight the differents kind of machines that live in this enviroments is really fun and intense, and some of the encounters with the most dangerous machines are epic. There is a lot of crafting and you have a variety of weapons at your disposal, the close combat is a little limited and fight with humans is not as fun as with the machines. The story will keep you engaged from the first moment, there are a lot of main missions and secondarys to add to the experience, some of them are more inspired than others but overall they are interesting enough. The soundtrack is one of the best in any game, the sound effects are top notch and makes you feel all the sounds of the environment and all the machines and their particular noises.
    In resume is an espectacular new franchise from Guerrilla games showing they not only are good doing first person shooters but also other type of games, the decima engine really proves to be one of the best in the business, no wonder why Kojima decided to use this engine in his next big game.
    If you own a PS4 this is a must buy and already a GOTY for this year.    … Expand
  7. kamburo
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Un juego que engancha desde el principio con una gran historia acompañados de un aspecto visual impresionante. Un juego recomendable, muy recomendable. Junto con Uncharted y The Last of Us los mejores exclusivos de Sony.
    Un juego que mezcla perfectamente la "prehistoria" con la tecnologia, y con una protagonista, Aloy, que Guerrilla Games ha creado de maravilla
    Ha nacido una nueva gran saga....
  8. karson
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is like a mixture of various fantastic games like Witcher, Skyrim, Uncharted, Farcry. It takes every best element from those games and put together. Well, it works really well overall. Gameplay is smooth. Combat is outstanding with different weapon types. However, replayability in HZD is close to non-existent as the skill tree, gear and builds are so limited.

    The main    Horizon Zero Dawn is like a mixture of various fantastic games like Witcher, Skyrim, Uncharted, Farcry. It takes every best element from those games and put together. Well, it works really well overall. Gameplay is smooth. Combat is outstanding with different weapon types. However, replayability in HZD is close to non-existent as the skill tree, gear and builds are so limited.

    The main quest story in HZD is very engaging and well thought out (side quests not so good). Graphics is also another excellent part of this game and is on par if not better with Uncharted 4, which is the most beautiful game to date. Despite its flaws, HZD is a unique experience and I definitely enjoyed it a lot. A must-buy PS4 exclusive. My GOTY so far.    … Expand
  9. adamox17
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    absolutely a master piece, an open wild, huge map with rich source, each machine has its own feature, and highest level of graphic in console platform. challenging combat, and variable strategy could be chosen, make you cautions on each step. just play it, won't be disappointed.
  10. darrelkinson
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You hold onto your controller and start the game the next thing you realized you've been playing for days. That's how good it is. Breathtaking scenery, excellent soundtracks, great game play! At first I thought the AI was "meh" but it can know where will I move next, so you're gotta be quick on this one. Even I am a PC gamer but I got to say with this game on PS4 it beats PC all time.… Expand
  11. djtsubasa88
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Horizon Zero Down is a fantastic story, an exclusive for Playstation 4 of the highest quality. The graphic impact is top and the story is magnificent!
  12. coatoan90
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    It's been awhile, and I mean AWHILE since I've ever given a game a 10/10. This game has thoroughly earned it.

    Massive Engaging story with multiple DAYS not hours DAYS of gameplay. CHECK Completely Original design and concept. CHECK Massive World to explore. CHECK There is absolutely nothing wrong with this game at launch, OMFG a perfect game at launch?!?! In 2017? It must be the    It's been awhile, and I mean AWHILE since I've ever given a game a 10/10. This game has thoroughly earned it.

    Massive Engaging story with multiple DAYS not hours DAYS of gameplay. CHECK
    Completely Original design and concept. CHECK
    Massive World to explore. CHECK

    There is absolutely nothing wrong with this game at launch, OMFG a perfect game at launch?!?! In 2017? It must be the Twilight Zone, because THIS doesn't happen anymore. No DLC that you have to buy to enjoy the "Whole story", just some minor cosmetic stuff. I hope this game does amazing, I hope it shatters records, to show game devs you don't have to DLC us to death/crank out titles every year half baked. You can make money by putting heart and passion into a game and you can tell people's hearts, blood, sweat, and tears went into making this game.

    Perfect 10/10 It's worth buying a PS4 over.    … Expand
  13. Dan_Oney
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is an absolutely incredible game! The story is brilliant, especially when you add all the audio logs/collectibles into the equation. The graphics and sound quality are amazing. The game has simplified features compared to some other big AAA open world games, like crafting/upgrading and the skills you can purchase with skill points, all pretty straight forward. However,Horizon Zero Dawn is an absolutely incredible game! The story is brilliant, especially when you add all the audio logs/collectibles into the equation. The graphics and sound quality are amazing. The game has simplified features compared to some other big AAA open world games, like crafting/upgrading and the skills you can purchase with skill points, all pretty straight forward. However, the combat is very gripping, and early on might seem a little easy, but quickly becomes a challenge when you start coming up against some of the bigger enemies! Once you have mastered their weaknesses and got used to the different weapons available to you, you should be well on your way. Tallnecks are a brilliant way to make the player work a little bit to actually reveal more of the map, and it's fun to do! Although I fully completed it and got the platinum in around 40 hours, I wish there was more of the game. Getting the mount to do a sharp turn, or to even drop down a tiny ledge can sometimes feel clunky, but you can fast travel to places if you prefer. It's also fun to just run around this world and explore and take epic screenshots of the beautiful world. My favourite PS4 game released so far, a must play in my opinion.… Expand
  14. RaphaelrPL
    Mar 14, 2017
    4
    For game who is one of the most advertised in Q1 I'm really disappointed. Graphic is quite cool but animation have few bugs, and motion capture gives also some wishes. HZD is only weak copy of Farcry Primal mixed with Fallout series. Plot is straight and linear. My playthrou didn't get me any thrill and I made platinum trophy playing only at evenings in about one week. Those who compareFor game who is one of the most advertised in Q1 I'm really disappointed. Graphic is quite cool but animation have few bugs, and motion capture gives also some wishes. HZD is only weak copy of Farcry Primal mixed with Fallout series. Plot is straight and linear. My playthrou didn't get me any thrill and I made platinum trophy playing only at evenings in about one week. Those who compare HZD to Witcher or any Bioware game they didn't play in any good RPG. Game also have few issues in mechanics (selling, buying, fast traveling), weak camera follow. Thanks to this game I've learned that not every hunted animal got fur and not every fish got fish-bones (it's amazing - I've played more than 20h and can't upgrade my sacks and bags).… Expand
  15. zoob_m
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    the minimal yet effective handholding lets you know right away that this will be a good experience. the game lets you learn by doing, which harkens back to beloved classics like the original Legend of Zelda. however, the game also gives you enough guidance to avoid the frustration of such older games, which left you clueless as to what to do. my opinion may change with more story, but sothe minimal yet effective handholding lets you know right away that this will be a good experience. the game lets you learn by doing, which harkens back to beloved classics like the original Legend of Zelda. however, the game also gives you enough guidance to avoid the frustration of such older games, which left you clueless as to what to do. my opinion may change with more story, but so far, I love it!… Expand
  16. Chabs
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    This game is THE proof, like Witcher 3 than when you know how to do your work, you can make a game with beautiful graphics, gameplay, game design, etc. I can't wait for Horizon 2.

    Amazing job guys !
  17. wrath_of_khan
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Before I get started, allow me to state: Horizon Zero Dawn is among the greatest video games I have ever had the pleasure of playing.

    I had no intentions of buying this game. I wasn't following it and when I saw a couple trailers I didn't think it looked all that interesting, so I meant to pass. However, after seeing its glowing reviews, I wanted to see what the fuss was about. 45 hours    Before I get started, allow me to state: Horizon Zero Dawn is among the greatest video games I have ever had the pleasure of playing.

    I had no intentions of buying this game. I wasn't following it and when I saw a couple trailers I didn't think it looked all that interesting, so I meant to pass. However, after seeing its glowing reviews, I wanted to see what the fuss was about. 45 hours and a platinum trophy later, I can unequivocally say this is among the best PS4 exclusives out there.

    The story is moving (besides some exposition dump-style dialogue early on) and is the first game for a while to actually elicit a true emotion from me. The gameplay loop it creates is addicting and fun, and the crafting, leveling, questing, combat and other features, while never anything new or innovative, are top-notch. This game fixes a few minor issues I have with open world games through its fast travel mechanics requiring a travel pack, as well as its collectibles and radio towers serving a higher purpose than "get another percentage."

    The only critiques I have for it are somewhat nitpick-y. One, the map doesn't have a filter option leading to clutter. Second, the exposition dumps early on. Finally, while most voice acting is good, there is the occasional voice actor/actress that is so bad it can be distracting. Really, this game is a 9.5 but I had to pick between 9 and 10 for this review and felt it leaned closer to 10.

    This game's world is amazing. I don't want it to be over. The apocalypse isn't harped on, but instead the new people populating the planet all live lives based on the idea of hope. The world isn't bleak--it's bright and colorful, and I hope the future of this franchise is, as well.    … Expand
  18. aLeXnDr
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    Incredibly intelligently done EVERYTHING in the game. It just incorporates the best features of a console rpg from all the similar games + it has really unique atmosphere and story. I gave 9 just because of the strange lack of locking to an enemy. Since it almost have the evasion system of a souls game - I don`t get while this element of the fighting is neglected ? Maybe because theIncredibly intelligently done EVERYTHING in the game. It just incorporates the best features of a console rpg from all the similar games + it has really unique atmosphere and story. I gave 9 just because of the strange lack of locking to an enemy. Since it almost have the evasion system of a souls game - I don`t get while this element of the fighting is neglected ? Maybe because the hunting style fight is intended with all the ranged weapons and traps. The environment is done with the idea to be the most beautiful game ever created (sorry Skyrim, you know I love you). Since I don`t like the generic atmosphere of Witcher + HZD is Sci-fi => HZD > Witcher.… Expand
  19. batson456
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I was not expecting to like this game. I've played many open world games, and other than the Witcher 3, they all bore me to tears after a brief period of time.Also, as great as Guerillas last series was (Killzone), lets be honest, story and exploration was not a strong point of those games, so it would seem unlikely they would pull it off here. My expectations were shattered. This game hasI was not expecting to like this game. I've played many open world games, and other than the Witcher 3, they all bore me to tears after a brief period of time.Also, as great as Guerillas last series was (Killzone), lets be honest, story and exploration was not a strong point of those games, so it would seem unlikely they would pull it off here. My expectations were shattered. This game has me sucked in! The world is absolutely fantastic! I actually want to talk to every NPC, follow every dialogue path, explore every nook and cranny because I am just so damn engrossed by the world that Guerilla Games built. For the first time ever I have a desire to find all the collectibles because I love finding small tidbits of world lore that gives me a bit more of a glimpse into what happened to this ancient civilization and what is happening to the games protagonist, Aloy. I haven't yet beaten the game, and this may just be the honeymoon period, but at this moment, I am just twitching to get back to Horizon and find myself another ancient ruin to explore or bandit camp to clear. This game truly is worthy of all the praise it can have heaped on it, and is my favorite game so far this year.

    Pros
    -Engrossing world
    -Gorgeous graphics
    -Fantastic combat
    -Fun collectibles
    -Fun side quests
    -Writing, for the most part, is quite solid
    -Great RPG like mechanics breaks up the normal grind that games like this usually suffer from

    Cons
    -Voice acting can be a bit iffy sometimes (including rare bits of awkward writing)
    -Hopefully the story keeps at the same pace and doesn't give away too much too early, not really a con, but could be!    … Expand
  20. Agoonergamble
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    I have been hyped for this game since the E3 trailer back in 2015. The past few months of over hype had me concerned it could fall flat on its face much like No Mans Sky but im glad this wasnt the case and hands down even if ots only March its the best game i have played this year.

    Im tempted to say my main problem with the game was its just too short but looking at my save file after i    I have been hyped for this game since the E3 trailer back in 2015. The past few months of over hype had me concerned it could fall flat on its face much like No Mans Sky but im glad this wasnt the case and hands down even if ots only March its the best game i have played this year.

    Im tempted to say my main problem with the game was its just too short but looking at my save file after i platinum-ed it i had racked up 55 hours in basically a week so no its not too short i just got so engrossed in this game i ploughed what would usually be a few months of gameplay into 8 days.

    Graphics are some of the best i can recall on console even giving many pc games a run for their money. Combat is on point and one of its strogest assets. Hell even the story is top notch which is also usually difficult in any new IP. Truth be told i dont have any real negitives about this game and just hope they release a healthy DLC for this game as i just want more content to dive into.

    This is the most polished game i can remember playing without any need for a path. I dont recall one bug in all my hours of play. Only negative point was some of the lip sync and why im unable to give it that perfect 10 mark.

    If you own a PS4 game this is another must buy title and cant wait for both some DLC and a sequel in a few years time.    … Expand
  21. InsidiaGaming
    Mar 14, 2017
    6
    It's a stunning and graphically stunning game with a nice backstory with a female protagonist which should keep some people happy.

    Unfortunatly if you've played games like Witcher 3 and other large open worlds (even concepts from Far Cry) you've played even horizon. The female lead also speaks like a normal 18 year old girl from today, not something I was expecting considering it's    It's a stunning and graphically stunning game with a nice backstory with a female protagonist which should keep some people happy.

    Unfortunatly if you've played games like Witcher 3 and other large open worlds (even concepts from Far Cry) you've played even horizon. The female lead also speaks like a normal 18 year old girl from today, not something I was expecting considering it's based hundreds of years in the future and humans are basically back in primative tribes. But yeah she speaks like a normal teenage American girl.

    For such a big budget why recycle NPC models? I'm not saying EVERY NPC has to look differnt but come on, at least make an effort surley they can do better than just altering skin tone and face painting?

    Other gripes include dropping you in the middle of a tough battle within any warning and without letting you prepare for it before hand first. I also dont' like picking up level 25 quests near the start of the game when I'm only around level 4.

    Quite a gripping story, but very few charactors actually leave a lasting impression. Also the mount handling is arkward, I'd probably have prefered not using mounts at all in this case.

    Like I said it's a stunning visual game but it's by no means a masterpiece.    … Expand
  22. Ledge_Pls
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Fantastic story that will blow you away, graphics that raise the bar for all future console games this gen, and some seriously satisfying and innovative combat...from the complex and meaty variety of machines, weapons/status effects and the ability finish a fight in whatever way you can imagine, down to the smallest detail like the different sounds it makes when hitting a machine's weakFantastic story that will blow you away, graphics that raise the bar for all future console games this gen, and some seriously satisfying and innovative combat...from the complex and meaty variety of machines, weapons/status effects and the ability finish a fight in whatever way you can imagine, down to the smallest detail like the different sounds it makes when hitting a machine's weak spot with an arrow..

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

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

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

    The size of the world massive as it is, also never felt overwhelming as many open world RPGs have in the past but rather like a perfectly sized, consistently juicy and tender cut of steak with minimal fat....that was fully digestible at my own pace, with a side helping of potatoes and greens for anyone who wasn't filled by the meat itself. Overall it feels like the culmination of a team who have spent years polishing their technique at one world story games, and this IP will go down as a titan of PS exclusives rivaling even ND's Uncharted and Last of Us. I haven't been this impressed, and satisfied with a game purchase in years.    … Expand
  23. skydragiso
    Mar 14, 2017
    8
    ottimo titolo .. il gioco eccelle veramente in tutto dal gameplay ..alla storia e nella grafica...avrei voluto solamente un pò più di interazione con l ambiente circostante .
  24. sirofsake
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    What can i say about this game that hasn't already been said. The graphics are stunning, the game it self takes the best bits of far cry and The Witcher and makes them its own. the story is fantactic and the wonder you get from seeing all the differnt machines is suberb. I can't recomend this enough.
  25. Kenmei
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    From the makers of Killzone comes the PS4's major winter release and it's extremely good. Starting with the gameplay and the diverse world it's set in, then showing off the systems capabilities with some of the best facial animations I've seen since L.A. Noir back on the PS2, then ending with one of the better stories on the system. The game clearly has taken a few queues from the newestFrom the makers of Killzone comes the PS4's major winter release and it's extremely good. Starting with the gameplay and the diverse world it's set in, then showing off the systems capabilities with some of the best facial animations I've seen since L.A. Noir back on the PS2, then ending with one of the better stories on the system. The game clearly has taken a few queues from the newest Tomb Raider games in it's gameplay and it's presentation of a strong female lead, even if she drifted into Mary Sue territory a bit too much for my tastes. Bout the only thing the game did wrong was come out on the same week that the Switch and Zelda did, meaning it was severely overshadowed during it's premiere week which could affect sales. With a setup for a sequel, it seems GG is in it for the long haul and this could become what they always wanted Killzone to be: the PlayStation's Marquee series.… Expand
  26. mrseannathan
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    I am not much of a fan of the primal setting (not a fan of Farcry: Primal) nor am I much of a fan of sci-fi settings as well but this game incorporates the two so well that it makes this an amazing and fun experience. I was a huge fan of The Witcher 3 and this game feels almost identical to it. Some enhanced graphics and smoother movements make it so much fun. The side quests make thisI am not much of a fan of the primal setting (not a fan of Farcry: Primal) nor am I much of a fan of sci-fi settings as well but this game incorporates the two so well that it makes this an amazing and fun experience. I was a huge fan of The Witcher 3 and this game feels almost identical to it. Some enhanced graphics and smoother movements make it so much fun. The side quests make this game worth it.

    If you are into RPG's, 100% get this.. if you enjoyed The Witcher 3, 100% get this. The only reason I did not give it a 10/10 is based off a couple small factors that I enjoyed in The Witcher and not in Horizon.

    1. Controlling the movement of a stride (horse) is horrific. It does not feel smooth at all and I much rather walk than use one.

    2. Weather and Day/Night transition. There's no smooth transition between day and night, or weather. No day/night unlike that of The Witcher    … Expand
  27. atomic_tomato
    Mar 13, 2017
    7
    I want to give this game a 9 but there are a few factors keeping me from doing so.

    Pros: First, its a great game. The mechanics are wonderful and combat feels really smooth. The story is pretty interesting and kind of original. Probably one of the best looking games I have played on the PS4. Lots of different enemy types and they match their environments. Cons: Dull protagonist.    I want to give this game a 9 but there are a few factors keeping me from doing so.

    Pros: First, its a great game. The mechanics are wonderful and combat feels really smooth. The story is pretty interesting and kind of original. Probably one of the best looking games I have played on the PS4. Lots of different enemy types and they match their environments.

    Cons: Dull protagonist. There is nothing interesting or unique about the main character. She just kind of sits there and plays the unsuspected hero role.

    I cant see myself actually being interested in exploring the world. There's really no reward (aside from some of the repetitive side quests). I want to be rewarded for exploring...

    Feminist agenda. Most of the males in this game feel like they undermine you just because you are a women while most of the females are buddy buddy. I kind of get that awkward "you go girl!" feeling while talking to the female npcs which pulls me out of the immersion of a world of humans struggling to survive a robot apocalypse.

    If you haven't bought Zelda or Nier and you are looking for a decent open world game to satisfy your craving... I would give it a shot if you have some extra cash. If you are looking for another Witcher 3... Its probably going to be a while for something as great.    … Expand
  28. Ragerover
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    Overall: 8/10 - Horizon:Zero Dawn is a great addition to the PS4. A beautiful game that manages to create a believable world of machine and humans. If you enjoy open world games and fighting giant robot dinosaurs, HZD is well worth the price.

    Score Breakdown: Graphics: 9/10 - Game environments are gorgeous and models are very detailed. Animation is a bit janky, though not enough to    Overall: 8/10 - Horizon:Zero Dawn is a great addition to the PS4. A beautiful game that manages to create a believable world of machine and humans. If you enjoy open world games and fighting giant robot dinosaurs, HZD is well worth the price.

    Score Breakdown:

    Graphics: 9/10 - Game environments are gorgeous and models are very detailed. Animation is a bit janky, though not enough to impact the experience. Best looking game on PS4 currently.

    Gameplay: 7.5/10 - Third person combat is focused on variety of weapons and tactics to target weak points on enemies to remove components. Emphasis on stealth takedowns and dodging to avoid attacks. Nothing unique but it is fairly fun and well done.

    Story: 7/10 - The story and sidequests are decent and help to create a backstory and cohesive world. Story is typical post apocalyptic tale with some unique elements. It's okay but people who play many games won't be blown away by the narrative.

    Sound: 6.5/10 - The music and machine sound design is really well done although machines often sound like they are right on top of you when they are actually a good distance away. Voice acting is what really hurts this game. Ashley Burch does a fairly mediocre job as Aloy but it is par for the course in this title.    … Expand
  29. JOGS
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    Although I think the game does miss that last perfect touch, clearly a lot of love was put in it.

    Good: The game blends the the good mechanics of: Tombraider, Uncharted, Assasins Creed greatly together and delivers a main story that was enjoyable untill the end. The graphics and detail are phenomenal while the performance didn't suffer from that fact at all on the PS4. The    Although I think the game does miss that last perfect touch, clearly a lot of love was put in it.

    Good:

    The game blends the the good mechanics of: Tombraider, Uncharted, Assasins Creed greatly together and delivers a main story that was enjoyable untill the end. The graphics and detail are phenomenal while the performance didn't suffer from that fact at all on the PS4. The combat-system is quite unique and diverse which makes it possible to choose a lot of ways to engage in a fight and have fun. Yes there are a lot of collectables, but if you don't want to collect....simply don't.

    Mehh:

    The side-quests were a little off in my oppinion. The characters in these quests weren't worked out very well and the further I came in the game, the fewer of these quests I did. I simply didn't care about them. Even the main characters sometimes felt a little ....empty, but as a Witcher 3 fan I got a little spoiled on this subject. The economy could be a bit better too. Having all those different pouches full all the time, and the need to upgrade them frequently wasnt ánd enjoyable thing for me. In the end I wished I'd spent a little more time ingame instead of in the menus.

    Verdict:

    7,5 ..... Let's make that an 8 since it's a Dutch game :)    … Expand
  30. holly-mai_9
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    So...I just finished this masterpiece of a game last night, and I have all kinds of feels. I'm exhilarated from the journey, captivated by the story, yet profoundly sad it's over. This is one of the best games I've ever played hands down!
  31. Jimsson
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Don't know where to start with this review, everything is just so good with this game. The story, the gameplay, the concept, the characters, everything is just so damn good. If you liked the Witcher 3 you're probably gonna like this too. Post apocalyptic game with a twist. 10/10 would play forever.
  32. nortthon
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Epic Game, excellent story, excellent soundtrack, excellent gameplay, the best graphics this generation after Uncharted 4, it looks better than all games on pc graphically lmao poor pc beggars keep begging
  33. unit_1
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I just love this game. I reminds me of a Blizzard title- nothing original in it but it steals from the right places and makes it's individual parts better. Plus it's a new IP.
  34. Authority
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    The best praise I can give Horizon: Zero Dawn is that it is one of the very few games I've played to the end. The game is flat out one of the best looking ever made. It had numerous WOH! moments where I had to stop, and admire the visuals. (I don't normally do this) As for gameplay, fighting high tech robot dinosaurs with semi primitive weapons brings a great new game mechanic to theThe best praise I can give Horizon: Zero Dawn is that it is one of the very few games I've played to the end. The game is flat out one of the best looking ever made. It had numerous WOH! moments where I had to stop, and admire the visuals. (I don't normally do this) As for gameplay, fighting high tech robot dinosaurs with semi primitive weapons brings a great new game mechanic to the scene. The main character, Aloy, turned out to be surprisingly good as the prime driver of the story to find out about her origins.

    Yea, this is a gushing 10 review, but it is wholly deserved. Horizon: Zero Dawn literally rekindle my love for video gaming which had been waning over the past few year, If you need me to say something bad to believe my praise, then know this: The inventory management in the game sucks to high heaven. Other than that, it's a must buy.    … Expand
  35. fborjas
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    Guerrilla Games has created a really interesting new IP that seems to have a secure future on Sony consoles. The open world of Horizon and the machines that inhabit it offer us a visually overwhelming ecosystem. Aloy's combat system looks a lot better when dealing with mechanical beasts than with flesh and blood enemies. However, there is a lack of more charisma in Horizon: Zero Dawn, withGuerrilla Games has created a really interesting new IP that seems to have a secure future on Sony consoles. The open world of Horizon and the machines that inhabit it offer us a visually overwhelming ecosystem. Aloy's combat system looks a lot better when dealing with mechanical beasts than with flesh and blood enemies. However, there is a lack of more charisma in Horizon: Zero Dawn, with characters and dialogues more worked and in general, a plot that does not take so long to boot.… Expand
  36. rrafemi
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Tremendo. No tengo palabras.
    Una de las mejores experiencias que he tenido en mucho tiempo. La historia del pasado y presente están muy bien hiladas, es una historia sólida y tremendamente interesante.
    Uno de los mejores mundos abiertos que existen, lleno de vida. Cada paso es un peligro, la sensación de peligro y riesgo es constante, da igual el nivel. El equilibrio es perfecto.    Tremendo. No tengo palabras.
    Una de las mejores experiencias que he tenido en mucho tiempo. La historia del pasado y presente están muy bien hiladas, es una historia sólida y tremendamente interesante.

    Uno de los mejores mundos abiertos que existen, lleno de vida. Cada paso es un peligro, la sensación de peligro y riesgo es constante, da igual el nivel. El equilibrio es perfecto.

    Los controles sensacionales, variedad de opciones, armas y movimientos. Lo tiene todo para ser el mejor exclusivo de PS4    … Expand
  37. Jartuka
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    This game is worth your time and it is one of the games that makes the new generation interesting.
    The design of the characters and the environments are amazing as well as the story and the music. The combat can be easy sometimes but if that is a problem for you you can always raise the difficulty level. I think that if you own a PS4 this game should be a must have for you. You will also    This game is worth your time and it is one of the games that makes the new generation interesting.
    The design of the characters and the environments are amazing as well as the story and the music. The combat can be easy sometimes but if that is a problem for you you can always raise the difficulty level. I think that if you own a PS4 this game should be a must have for you. You will also enjoy the main character since she is really well written and she is an great example of a fighter and a dreamer.    … Expand
  38. Jorlan
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    The best open world RPG game currently available right now. The game is so immersive and the combat system is the best. The game visual fidelity is astounding and lifelike. It is an amalgamation of Witcher 3, Far Cry Primal, Uncharted and Mass Effect.
  39. Degsi
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I was not sure what to expect when starting to play this game, I knew the visuals were impressive and that it had robot dinosaurs - sold for starters!

    Now I have played all of the recent Fallouts (3, 4, New Vegas), Elder Scroll games (Oblivion, Skyrim, Online), Dragon age, Shadow of Mordor and relatively liked them all - so to all of you fanboys giving this a 0 or even anything below 7    I was not sure what to expect when starting to play this game, I knew the visuals were impressive and that it had robot dinosaurs - sold for starters!

    Now I have played all of the recent Fallouts (3, 4, New Vegas), Elder Scroll games (Oblivion, Skyrim, Online), Dragon age, Shadow of Mordor and relatively liked them all - so to all of you fanboys giving this a 0 or even anything below 7 if this isn't your type of game what are you playing at! I only signed up here to leave my honest review about this game - as I hope people might try it if they liked any of the other games - as yes it is not totally original - but what about any of the others was. This is like the best part of other games combines with a whole lot of story, graphics, great AI and more on top!

    Yes I have got stuck in a bug and needed to glitch back out on once or twice but this is a massive open world game and anybody that knows anything about these types of games will expect that - but for the most part this game is so smooth and breath-taking. I am now hooked thanks to some of the quests, on exploring - the battles of encountering a flock of machines in the wild and plan on taking them all out, then some of the backdrop to the story - it so far seems like such an interesting idea turned into a really great game - so far I am saying - possibly the best game I have ever played - it has so much and doesn't disappoint - well done to the developers - as I much say I did not enjoy any of the other games they created!!!    … Expand
  40. Tirah
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Warning: if you're seriously considering buying this game and you're looking for legit reviews, be sure to disregard all the extremely low scores. Notice how many of them were given by users who have only reviewed 2 games in total: Breath of the Wild (spoiler alert - they gave it 10/10) and Zero Dawn (which gets 0/10, what a surprise). These children are a perfect example of why nobodyWarning: if you're seriously considering buying this game and you're looking for legit reviews, be sure to disregard all the extremely low scores. Notice how many of them were given by users who have only reviewed 2 games in total: Breath of the Wild (spoiler alert - they gave it 10/10) and Zero Dawn (which gets 0/10, what a surprise). These children are a perfect example of why nobody takes Nintendo fans seriously anymore and they're only here to throw a temper tantrum. Their actions further prove that not even these fanboys themselves believe in the product they claim to love. In their mind, BotW can only be the best if they cheat and downvote any other game out there, not because it's genuinely good. Let that sink in: Nintendo fanboys don't think a Legend of Zelda game is good enough to make it on its own. It's absolutely laughable.

    I finished the game with a platinum trophy last night and it's absolutely fantastic! It borrows elements from many great games and mixes them together. The open world is like a mix of Skyrim/Fallout/Far Cry Primal while the gameplay is a Tomb Raider/Uncharted/Assassin's Creed hybrid. It's not revolutionary, but what it does is well executed and polished. It's all the more impressive seeing how it's a brand new IP from a developer who's mostly known for the not-so-good Killzone franchise.

    I was quite impressed with how fleshed out the characters were. Both the main protagonist Aloy and her father figure Rost are likeable from the very beginning even if you don't know much about them at first. This is the kind of character development the new Tomb Raider games wish they had yet they failed miserably at.

    The story itself is not very original. It's the classic old trope of evil robots going rogue and destroying humanity. It's been done many, many times before but the game's universe still feels quite unique thanks to the mix of science fiction and fantasy elements. The result is a beautifully crafted, vibrant world that's fun to explore. Great sound design, subtle music and excellent voice acting are just a cherry on top. The game is pretty long too, so you definitely won't finish it in a few hours.

    If I have any complaints, it's the AI. It's dumb. Like really, really dumb, even on higher difficulties. Sure, the enemies can kill you in one or two hits, but it's very easy to lose them once they start chasing you. There's also no evasion system like World of Warcraft has, meaning that you can just stand on top of a cliff or a building and shoot enemies who are helplessly running below you unable to hit you. Sure, they avoid traps (which is a great source of irritation) and they always seem to magically know where the tripwires are, but they are absolutely stupid in every other way.

    Oh, and while the game is very polished, I have encountered one strange bug; during the final battle I somehow got stuck in the ground and being unable to move, I got promptly killed by the boss (who was at 50% health at that point). I had no other issues during my entire playthrough, though, no framerate drops or crashes.

    Despite minor complaints, Zero Dawn is still an absolute must buy and one of the best games of this console generation. It also gets bonus points for being singleplayer only and not shoehorning a half-baked multiplayer mode in. Normally I'd give it a 9/10, but seeing how so many envious losers are trying to metabomb it, I'll give it a full 10.    … Expand
  41. Yaozza
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I was immersed from the get go. Exploring is often hit and miss in open world games and this game is a hit. Exploring new lands or caves is very fun and rewarding in this game. The story was just tantalizing enough to keep me guessing and wanting to know more. The combat is very fun when taking down ever bigger and more ferocious machines using your new shiny war bow or ropecaster. Aloy'sI was immersed from the get go. Exploring is often hit and miss in open world games and this game is a hit. Exploring new lands or caves is very fun and rewarding in this game. The story was just tantalizing enough to keep me guessing and wanting to know more. The combat is very fun when taking down ever bigger and more ferocious machines using your new shiny war bow or ropecaster. Aloy's animations are well thought out as you can see her hips wiggle as she runs, you can hear people in the world talking about events that took place around them as you complete missions that impact the game world. The reviews giving this game a 0 are lying! Even if you don't like the story, the combat or the animations this game has excellent polish. The sound design, the music and the graphics are very good and should at least net this game an above average score. To be honest it doesn't really bring anything revolutionary to games in general and probably doesn't deserve a 10 either but for me it was a 10/10. I had so much fun getting platinum in Horizon Zero Dawn.… Expand
  42. Sceptic
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    I've enjoyed my time with HZD,but there's little that's new or compelling.Sure,the Robots are great but the quests,especially side quests,are boring.Talk to a tribesperson you don't care about or even remember their name repeatedly and do some busy work for a little reward.The overall story is good,but comes in patches over a long period so you're rarely in it story wise,it just pops upI've enjoyed my time with HZD,but there's little that's new or compelling.Sure,the Robots are great but the quests,especially side quests,are boring.Talk to a tribesperson you don't care about or even remember their name repeatedly and do some busy work for a little reward.The overall story is good,but comes in patches over a long period so you're rarely in it story wise,it just pops up from time to time.This is because of a lack of open world experience from the Devs or at least too much of an action focus.However,it's a fine first attempt.Graphics and sound design are excellent,but gameplay needs some tweaks,as well as the inventory system.It's not a real concern as I expect the sequel to be much better.… Expand
  43. Hiljim
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. The gameplay is unique and the fights so exhilarating and fun. have not had this much fun since Witcher 3. The Story was great, had some WTF moments during it. The side quests are also great, they actually contain story and are meaningful, This game deserves a 10. The AI are smart, the characters are great, everything looks absolutely beautiful.
  44. nudles
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is so good I just made a Metacritic account just to say that.. By the way, the sling shot that shoots ice is OP as freak lol...so fun! Whats up with this 150 characters thing. I do not need 150 character to tell you if a game is good or bad.
  45. sityoazzdown
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    First I would like to point out I'm as legit a gamer there is on here, i have over 100 games played and reviewed here and more I didn't review here. Saying that, I haven't had this much fun playing an open world game since Red Dead Redemption; yes this game is that good to me. Graphically this game is without a doubt the best looking open world game in the history of gaming, the bar hasFirst I would like to point out I'm as legit a gamer there is on here, i have over 100 games played and reviewed here and more I didn't review here. Saying that, I haven't had this much fun playing an open world game since Red Dead Redemption; yes this game is that good to me. Graphically this game is without a doubt the best looking open world game in the history of gaming, the bar has been set by Guerrilla Games, Gameplay wise, it is a perfect` 10/10 to me. Hunting robot dinosaurs with bows are exhilarating and rewarding, when you killed over 100 of the bottom dweller enemies and still feel a sense of excitement everytime you blast the suckers in their eyes? that is how you know you are playing an masterpiece. The robot dinosaur are crafted with care and precision to the equivalent of Overwatch's cast of heroes, they are truly that unique and different. It never gets old targeting an enemies weak spot and watching it get detached; no longer able to use that weapon.. but wait it gets better you can even shoot out their weapon and use it on THEM! how mind blowingly amazing is that? The challenge of the game is also just right, 45 hours in, it never gets old just killing the dinosaurs and watching different swarm of enemies hone in on you. Now the story holds its own and is very interesting (cool concept), and most importantly very original. I liked Aloy, and the supporting cast was very well written and acted; different personalities everywhere. The only negatives which didn't impact my enjoyment at all was that some side quests were bland, and a perk that broke the immersion for me (you whistle). The human A.I was questionable, but the machine's A.I was great. Now what I don't understand is why are people bashing this game for it's lack of originality? Yes, it takes aspects from other games, but it refines it to make it original/fun and fresh. For example, I never said "wow I wished there was more buildings I could scale to uncover more of the map when I first played Assasins Creed"; but I definately said I wished there were more Tallnecks to scale, more cauldrons to uncover, etc! Bottomline this game is a 10/10 for me, a must buy, a masterpiece, etc. I understand not everyone is going to like this game, but I will leave this statement here to help people out. If you like the reboot of tomb raider (2013, 2015) and/or the witcher 3, then you will like this game...You might not like it as much but even then it would be classified as an great game.. alas there is a higher probability you will like this game more than the previous two. To end, best ps4 exclusive this gen, one of the best open world game I've played, best new IP this gen. 10/10.… Expand
  46. DarkRedeemer99
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Great game, which reminded me a lot of The Witcher III, the whole time while playing. The strong combat system in this vast world is diverse, challenging and fun even after dozens of hours of exploring the game! The story is surprisingly interesting and the graphics are beautiful for an open-world game. Buy it and play it if u have a PS4! You wont regret it.
    Thumps up for Guerrilla Games!
  47. David711CO
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    creo que los estimados que comentaron antes de mi, describieron bien lo magnifico de este juego y claro esta que tiene sus detalles malos, pero en general el juego es muy bueno y ojala esperemos en un tiempo sercano alguna expansión, buena jugabilidad, historia y contenido... solo uno que otro fallo técnico y de ambiente
  48. IF72
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado jamas, es una mezcla perfecta de muchos juegos con una historia buenisima! No puede faltar a nadie que tenga una ps4… Expand
  49. fernandopexe13
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    um dos melhores games dos ultimos tempos... fantastico .. otimo mundo aberto ... graficos sensacionais.... jogabilidade bem frluida...parabens à sony e guerrila games
  50. CardinalStorm
    Mar 12, 2017
    7
    I've not written a review on Metacritic for some time now - it's probably because this site has become a place of zero's and ten's in the "User Reviews" and ridiculous, overbloated scoring from inexperienced "Critics". No doubt my review will be swamped by the plethora of crap that resides within Metacritic these days, but hey, who cares?

    So, onto to Horizon: Zero Dawn (HZD), a supposed    I've not written a review on Metacritic for some time now - it's probably because this site has become a place of zero's and ten's in the "User Reviews" and ridiculous, overbloated scoring from inexperienced "Critics". No doubt my review will be swamped by the plethora of crap that resides within Metacritic these days, but hey, who cares?

    So, onto to Horizon: Zero Dawn (HZD), a supposed GOTY contender. Heh, really?

    Let's get the visuals out of the way first, as they seem to be the main pull. They're good when you consider it's an open world being run at an almost consistent (30fps) frame rate on a console. Lighting is well done, shadows are good for the most part and textures are more than adequate. For me, the brown filter is horrible (I've always hated brown filters in games) and the whole thing looks so fussy at times, I struggle to differentiate one thing from another.

    CGI moments are good, but nothing that makes them stand out nowadays. Voice acting is good, but often characters will finish talking and the camera will linger on them for a few seconds for no apparent reason. Camera direction in general is a bit odd, on several occasions, the CGI production, i.e. how it's presented, looks amateurish and/or rushed.

    I very rarely enable music in my games (I prefer to NOT feel like I'm a character in a film) so don't care to comment on the musical score. Ambient sounds are OK, but levels can be way out of whack, meaning you'll often not hear anything Aloy is muttering, because some small stream nearby is banging away like Niagara Falls. Speech from NPCs will often playover Aloy's constant mumbling, rewarding you with a mess of audio, and spatial awareness can be hit and miss. Audio is therefore adequate but needs patching.

    The lauded gameplay and RPG elements are where I find other reviews very alarming. I'm seeing "Unique" banded around for HZD quite a bit; have these people been living under a rock? Are they new to gaming? If somebody could tell me ONE feature in HZD that hasn't been done elsewhere better, do please let me know. Within a couple of hours I'd witnessed direct rip-off's of FarCry 2/3/4/Primal, The Witcher 3 and Assassin's Creed; albeit none of these rip-off's are anywhere near as well implemented as they are in their respective game. They all just feel bolted on and clumsy.

    HZD plays like a simple action game, but tries to pretend it's some kind of profound game, with RPG elements stuck all over the place in a failing attempt to stop things become stale quickly. The story is boring, the characters are boring, the meat of the game is repetitive and...boring. I'm actually bored of writing about HZD already. It's basically an open world game that's not as much fun as The Witcher 3, or FarCry Primal, or Skyrim, or Assassin's Creed, or, or, or...

    ...do you see the pattern here? It's obvious that many gamers here are happy with what is a very simple open world game. I can only presume they've not had much experience with other similar games that are far better in all areas. HZD is a technically OK open world game, but surely (especially these days) games of this ilk need to provide a lot more to justify a 8+ score...don't they?

    As far as I'm concerned (a gamer for over 30 years), everything HZD is, has been done before, and that's because HZD has blatantly copied everything that has been before, but failed to equal any of it, let alone improve on it.    … Expand
  51. dr0nzer
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    I have to say this is without a doubt one of the best open world games i have ever played, it's really immersive and the world is stunningly beautiful! I often found myself saying "wow" whilst exploring or travelling from point to point in the game, climbing mountains and reaching higher altitudes to see this breathtaking world.
    The combat is fantastic with a massive but relevant array of    I have to say this is without a doubt one of the best open world games i have ever played, it's really immersive and the world is stunningly beautiful! I often found myself saying "wow" whilst exploring or travelling from point to point in the game, climbing mountains and reaching higher altitudes to see this breathtaking world.
    The combat is fantastic with a massive but relevant array of weapons and utilities that would suit to any game mode, whether it's brute force charging in or stealth combat, it caters to all.
    The story is beautiful, I feel in love with the characters and you really do feel a connection with them, especially Aloy as she becomes your guide to this stunningly crafted world.
    The sidequests work well and they make exploring meaningful, some have their own story which adds depth and is a great supplement to the main story.
    There was never a dull moment for in this game and i found myself not using mounts or fast travel so I could stay in much longer.
    Love this game.    … Expand
  52. Nerevar87
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    What a great game. It has some minor flaws, but everything "bad" is overwhelmed by the fun of the gameplay and the high quality of the story (and storytelling).
    I got the platinum on my first playthrough, my last trophy was the last mission one... so, the game pushes you to do everything during the main quest.
    One of the best games of this generation.
  53. Mandulum
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    Five Word Review: Fantastic open-world. Robot dinosaurs!
    Favorite Thing: Aloy's awesome, the story's great, the world is amazing. It's all so good.
    Least Favorite Thing: They really overused the trope of someone dying immediately after talking to them.

    Completion Date: 2017-03-12
    Playtime: ~ 49h (100% Complete)
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: Absolutely. You need to play this game.
  54. Jon_Demolidor_
    Mar 12, 2017
    8
    Despite the lack of some elements of physics the game has a well made story and impressive graphics.The quests intertwined in a very interesting way.
    Just like the amount of things to do in the game, it really does trap the player
  55. frans_nordstedt
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Fighting mechanics are very deep and satisfying, every enemy is unique and you have to learn yourself wich tools are used best in what situations. The world is beautiful with a lot of different enviroments. Lore is good and the main story is just amazing. Getting to discover the secrets of the ancient past and the full story of aloy is incredibly exciting. I felt empty after finishing theFighting mechanics are very deep and satisfying, every enemy is unique and you have to learn yourself wich tools are used best in what situations. The world is beautiful with a lot of different enviroments. Lore is good and the main story is just amazing. Getting to discover the secrets of the ancient past and the full story of aloy is incredibly exciting. I felt empty after finishing the game, sad that it was over and very few games make me feel that way… Expand
  56. Cry_Zero
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a Masterpiece and one of the greatest Games of ALL TIME. No this is not an overstatement, its simply the truth.
    The premise of the game should be know to everyone who is interested in this game, but let me tell you this: What this game achieves in graphics, atmosphere, music, gameplay and story is outstanding. Its been a LONG time since i played a new IP that grabbed    Horizon Zero Dawn is a Masterpiece and one of the greatest Games of ALL TIME. No this is not an overstatement, its simply the truth.
    The premise of the game should be know to everyone who is interested in this game, but let me tell you this: What this game achieves in graphics, atmosphere, music, gameplay and story is outstanding. Its been a LONG time since i played a new IP that grabbed me the first hour i played it( and I play almost EVERYTHING that comes out on PS4))
    The story in this game is the best guerrilla every created( I always loved the killzone games and liked the story they told) and the graphics are even better than what naughty dog achieved with uncharted 4. Id never imagined that an open world game would be the best looking game of all time and despite looking THAT great, it runs very smooth(don't expect 60fps). HDR and 4k are GAMECHANGERS.
    If you like video games, do yourself a favor and play this gem.    … Expand
  57. houyi111
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    positive: Excellent and intrigue story, lore and world. insanely good graphic... solid gameplay... awesome i mean kickass awesome robot dinosaurs!!!
    meh: human AI is just passable..
    what i want,,, a sequel and maybe love interests!!
  58. Dadrik
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    Strong story with an interesting lore, good musics, astounding landscapes and visuals overall running smoothly...
    Add to that a really satisfying combat systems that gets really strategic and challenging when played in hard/very hard mode, and you get one of the best new IPs of the past decade, and a solid GOTY contender, even though it is very likely that BotW will win it (no bias here,    Strong story with an interesting lore, good musics, astounding landscapes and visuals overall running smoothly...
    Add to that a really satisfying combat systems that gets really strategic and challenging when played in hard/very hard mode, and you get one of the best new IPs of the past decade, and a solid GOTY contender, even though it is very likely that BotW will win it (no bias here, it honestly deserves it)    … Expand
  59. surfacepatterns
    Mar 12, 2017
    8
    The game is mostly amazing. The combat is mostly satisfying, the graphics are fantastic, the story is compelling, the main character is fantastic, and the first half of the game is, in general, on point.

    However, in the second half of the game, bugs start popping up. Like, a lot. I haven't run into anything game-breaking per se, but many of the bugs mess with my immersion. A couple    The game is mostly amazing. The combat is mostly satisfying, the graphics are fantastic, the story is compelling, the main character is fantastic, and the first half of the game is, in general, on point.

    However, in the second half of the game, bugs start popping up. Like, a lot. I haven't run into anything game-breaking per se, but many of the bugs mess with my immersion. A couple examples:

    * Sometimes you'll hear dialogue from enemies you've already killed from afar when you reach a position that's close to where the enemy was positioned. There will be no one around (I snipe quite a bit) to say whatever you're hearing, but there's the audio anyway.

    * Sometimes, in a certain zone, enemies will reset and heal all their damage, or will disappear and re-spawn in their original areas, if you run just a little too far. I mean, an enemy can be two steps behind you, and if you run just a little too far from where the enemy spawned, the enemy will just disappear into thin air. You'll come back to the zone, and all of the enemies you killed there previously will be alive again. *Irritating*.

    * If the game crashes before a "boss fight" is about to start and reloads right at the start of the boss fight, then all of the traps that you setup will no longer be setup, and they'll be missing from your inventory. You get to proceed with the boss fight without your careful planning.

    One area in particular was full of bugs. It's like the QA team just didn't bother testing the area. I won't say what that area is here because this review is meant to be spoiler-free.

    Overall, the game is still really awesome. However, these bugs are kind of eating away at my fun. I hope this review doesn't turn into a 7 or 6 by the time I'm done with the game (the game says I'm 71.54% through currently). We'll see.    … Expand
  60. alkoyork
    Mar 12, 2017
    3
    Most major fraud of 2017 on PS4! Obsolete game mechanics, boring cliche story. The most used technique - monster/human enemy run on to finish and from the side the arrow is flying to kill it. The game is so boring that near the end you even dont want to complete it, you have to force yourself to do it.
    There is only one good moment in this game - graphics and optimization. The rest is    Most major fraud of 2017 on PS4! Obsolete game mechanics, boring cliche story. The most used technique - monster/human enemy run on to finish and from the side the arrow is flying to kill it. The game is so boring that near the end you even dont want to complete it, you have to force yourself to do it.
    There is only one good moment in this game - graphics and optimization. The rest is just a remake of farcry (hello giraffes view towers! yaawl!!!)
    I am very hurt that I became a victim of hype and commercial reviews, do not repeat my mistake, be smarter.    … Expand
  61. mrxamazing
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    This game is great. Potential for Game of the Year. If not for ALL consoles/PC, then at least for PS4. It takes many elements from various other games and combines it with interesting combat sequences and wonderful graphics for a console exclusive. The side missions tend to leave something to be desired, but that isn't quite the bread and butter of the game. The main story line is whereThis game is great. Potential for Game of the Year. If not for ALL consoles/PC, then at least for PS4. It takes many elements from various other games and combines it with interesting combat sequences and wonderful graphics for a console exclusive. The side missions tend to leave something to be desired, but that isn't quite the bread and butter of the game. The main story line is where the tastiness is. Aloy is a character that you almost immediately grow attached to from the beginning (unless you're a sociopath). You want to see her succeed and learn everything she can about herself and the world you are in. I'll sum it up.

    Pros:
    - Strong lead character and rather interesting main story.
    - Combat and general game mechanics are pretty fluid and simple, yet require skill to master.
    - Very cool "monsters" to strategically to go battle against. Bigger monsters feel VERY satisfying to figure out how to defeat.
    - Very good graphics and an interesting, beautiful apocalyptic Colorado to explore.
    - Lots of collectibles and side missions await in the vast world (should you choose to explore more).
    - Surprisingly useful AI allies (when they are called upon).
    - Satisfying conclusion to the main story.

    CONS:
    - Lip syncing is far from great and can be distracting at times.
    - Aloy can climb all over the place... but I found out quickly that she cannot climb nearly as much as you'd think she could. Many locations that should be accessible by climbing are left to having to take the long way or jumping around all stupid.
    - Side missions are pretty bland for the most part. But they're there for those who wanna dive deeper.
    - The story ended and I wanted a bit more.    … Expand
  62. revillo
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    This is an easy title to recommend. At first, I was a little put off by some generic elements (by rpg standards) as well as some lackluster storytelling in the middle, but by the time I finished it I was blown away, and not just from the thrilling combat and awe-inpsiring visuals. There is a really intriguing and devastating premise to HZD, and the last few hours were highly emotional forThis is an easy title to recommend. At first, I was a little put off by some generic elements (by rpg standards) as well as some lackluster storytelling in the middle, but by the time I finished it I was blown away, and not just from the thrilling combat and awe-inpsiring visuals. There is a really intriguing and devastating premise to HZD, and the last few hours were highly emotional for me.

    It's the best looking game I've played, running very smoothly on my ps4 slim. The combat system invites you to experiment constantly with new weapons and techniques, and the robotic enemies are gorgeously rendered and animated. The story is brimming with progressive themes (feminist and lgbt characters), as well as cautionary tales anout tech, the environment and the pursuit of knowlege. For me, it was a lot more satisfying than the witcher in just about every conceivable way (though admittedly it's quest writing isn't as strong).

    No game is perfect, and I could point out a few minor issues, but overall if you've got a ps4, there's no excuse not to pick this one up.    … Expand
  63. chris247482
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    I didn't own a PS4 (prior I was only a PC gamer) until I saw this game on twitch. That pushed me to buy a PS4 and pick up this game. I have around 20 hours in the game and still a ways to go. The game is fun and has high quality production values. The graphics are excellent and the story is very engaging. While at first the combat system seems a bit repetitive as you get into the game andI didn't own a PS4 (prior I was only a PC gamer) until I saw this game on twitch. That pushed me to buy a PS4 and pick up this game. I have around 20 hours in the game and still a ways to go. The game is fun and has high quality production values. The graphics are excellent and the story is very engaging. While at first the combat system seems a bit repetitive as you get into the game and acquire more skills you begin to realize that you can employ a couple different combat techniques to accomplish you goals. Because your character can die pretty easily if she gets overwhelmed with opponents there is a strong bias towards stealth. The only downside with combat is the camera which takes some getting used to. There is no way to lock on to your target.. The sense I am getting from the game is there is not going to be a lot of replayability in terms of the storyline, so I doubt I will spend hundreds on top of hundreds of hours replaying the game like I do with witcher 3, but with all the side quests etc there is more than enough content here to justify the purchase.… Expand
  64. FooJones
    Mar 11, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm opening my review with a disclaimer. I'm a hardcore PC gamer who plays console games on the side, so take my review with a grain of salt. Onward...

    Overall, I'm very impressed with the game. To me, this feels like Skyrim (or maybe Assassin's Creed) meets Witcher 3 meets Rise of the Tomb Raider. You can definitely see elements where Guerrilla took things from each game (similar stealth mechanics, following trails and character building). The story itself is decent. You follow Aloy as she grows from a young girl into a young adult, who bent on winning The Proving and no longer being shunned by her tribe as an outcast. Things take a turn for the worst and Aloy ends up getting more than she bargained for. She becomes part of a larger picture.

    The combat feels pretty fluid and works well with the controller. Enemy motions do become predictable after awhile and it becomes easy to time your attacks and dodges. The combat difficulty fits well with each difficulty level. Aloy has a variety of weapons to choose from and they're easy to change on the fly. As far as I can tell thus far, each weapon has at least two ammo types, both of which you can craft at any time once you purchase a weapon that uses them.

    The world itself feels somewhat barren in terms of interactivity (bear in mind I'm only 20 hours in) but there are plenty of quests to do. These can be anything such as your typical fetch quests, go kill this, save so-and-so, etc. You do have the option to turn the quest markers off to add to difficulty and exploration (yay for old school gamers!).

    In terms of looks, I don't own a 4K TV or PS4 Pro, so I'm stuck playing this game at 1080p, and coming from higher resolutions on my PC, the quality takes a hit - to my eyes. I imagine this game looks great with the 4K upscaling. Overall, it's still not bad to look at. Your mileage may vary. The 60FPS is nice, but I definitely could use more.

    Crafting is a staple in RPGs anymore, and Horizon is no exception. The crafting is very well done and you will always have enough resources at your disposal to make most crafting bearable, avoiding a grindfest. You might need to spend time hunting wildlife for certain parts for your upgrades to satchels, but it goes quicker than it sounds. I honestly love the crafting system. The menus in the game are also very well done and pretty well organized.

    Character development is pretty much like ROTTR. You have three different trees to choose from, which are based on stealth, combat and foraging. These skills add to Aloy's utilities and combat prowess. These are things such as gathering additional herbs, doing more melee/ranged damage, being more stealthy, faster healing and more. There is definitely a lot of room for different builds and this is one of my favorite aspects of the entire game.

    So, you might be wondering why I gave the game a 7 if I like it so much? The reason for this is one reason only: The best weapons in the game. To earn these, you have to do different trials at different hunting grounds and finish them in absurdly short times. While the trials themselves are neat, I feel the times are ridiculous. I have always felt using time trials to unlock things like weapons is just lazy design. Finding secrets out in the middle of nowhere, quest chains, hard side missions, big boss fights...those are the ways ultimate weapons should be unlocked. The main reason that this is so frustrating is because every time you fail to finish at the top tier, you have to either huff it back to the quest giver or fast travel. I don't mind either overall, but constantly failing gets repetitive and the loading times are subpar to me. I'm all for a challenge, believe me, but racing against the clock to me is just a tedious notion.

    Overall, I'm very happy with the game. It definitely has a lot to offer both the casual and hardcore scene. You'll definitely have a lot of fun exploring, crafting and developing Aloy in the way that you want. Combat is great, crafting is great and the story is at least enjoyable. Personally, I find it better than enjoyable, but I won't go as far as to say it's anything original. I would definitely pick up this game. It'll keep you busy and satisfied for many hours to come.    … Expand
  65. pt122781
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. Compare it all you want to other games in this genre or that it may take ideas from, but it is it's own kind with a great new direction. Extremely addictive and fun! Best graphics I've seen this generation, even better than the Witcher 3, Arkham Knight and Mad Max as far as graphical fidelity. The UI could have used some more work, maybe 3D models for robots andThis game is amazing. Compare it all you want to other games in this genre or that it may take ideas from, but it is it's own kind with a great new direction. Extremely addictive and fun! Best graphics I've seen this generation, even better than the Witcher 3, Arkham Knight and Mad Max as far as graphical fidelity. The UI could have used some more work, maybe 3D models for robots and inventory, but that is nit picking at this point. Great job Guerilla Games and congratulations on a fantastic new IP.… Expand
  66. Wizelf402
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    This is a very good game. It's robotic animals feel lifelike... well... as lifelike as robots can get at least. The characters are great and the story, while a bit overwhelming, is very good. There are a few flaws in my opinion, but whatever. I had a blast playing it and any review under a five is probably lying.
  67. tibzoid
    Mar 11, 2017
    8
    I wrote an earlier review that dismissed the game as a boring hodge-podge of other titles such as Witcher 3, Far Cry 3, Crysis and Assassin's Creed. I've since played through the game and I think it's a lot better than I first thought.

    Though the dialogue is dull and the game takes itself waaaay too seriously, it has a truly interesting story and a lot of emotional heart to it. If    I wrote an earlier review that dismissed the game as a boring hodge-podge of other titles such as Witcher 3, Far Cry 3, Crysis and Assassin's Creed. I've since played through the game and I think it's a lot better than I first thought.

    Though the dialogue is dull and the game takes itself waaaay too seriously, it has a truly interesting story and a lot of emotional heart to it.

    If you are just starting to play it and find yourself getting bored or overwhelmed, focus on upgrading your gear and carrying capacity. Some of the battles you have with the creatures can be fantastic and challenging.

    Also, the graphics (with some minor quibbles) are stunning. I wish the field of view was wider -- it would give the game even more majesty.

    Stick with it, the game is great fun.    … Expand
  68. JustMK
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Когда начинаешь говорить о Horizon: Zero Dawn, сразу хочется рассказать такое количество информации, что слушатель рискует быть заваленным тонной эпитетов. Хочется упомянуть великолепное вступление, и безупречную механику боев с роботами-животными, и безумно интригующую тайну истории этого удивительного мира (почему он стал таким), и потрясающую графику, и великолепный звук с отличнымКогда начинаешь говорить о Horizon: Zero Dawn, сразу хочется рассказать такое количество информации, что слушатель рискует быть заваленным тонной эпитетов. Хочется упомянуть великолепное вступление, и безупречную механику боев с роботами-животными, и безумно интригующую тайну истории этого удивительного мира (почему он стал таким), и потрясающую графику, и великолепный звук с отличным симфо-техно-этническим эмбиентом, и прекрасно реализованный открытый игровой мир, в котором хочется находиться и не переставать путешествовать. Игра дарит чудесные впечатления, сродни первооткрывательству, срыву покровов и откровению...… Expand
  69. Agnivix
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    (9.5/10) - HZD has become one of my all time favorites. Compelling main character and overall plot, great world to explore and fun machine combat. A few minor issues:

    1 - While you can sell items in bulk, you cannot buy them that way. It can get frustrating clicking 500 times to buy an ammo component. 2 - Audio logs sometimes overlap with predetermined audio instances. So while it is    (9.5/10) - HZD has become one of my all time favorites. Compelling main character and overall plot, great world to explore and fun machine combat. A few minor issues:

    1 - While you can sell items in bulk, you cannot buy them that way. It can get frustrating clicking 500 times to buy an ammo component.

    2 - Audio logs sometimes overlap with predetermined audio instances. So while it is a plus that you can collect a audio log and move on exploring; it can be frustrating to have two audio files overlapping just because you walked a little too far and a conversation or monologue was triggered.

    3 - It can become somewhat of a guessing game what resources you need to hold on to and which you can sell, especially considering the huge variety of items to pick up, and limited inventory space. This is made worse due to components being labeled as tradeable with merchants or needed for crafting and that never really being the case.

    4 - While the dynamic weather can be good visually, trying to climb somewhere and getting low visibility halfway through due to a sudden fog/night change can get frustrating. I literally had to put the controller down and wait as that went away to continue climbing.    … Expand
  70. synced
    Mar 11, 2017
    8
    amazing grafics, very cool history and gameplay, stuning open world a master piece for PS4 fans

    Grafics 9.0/10
    History 8.0/10
    sound 9.0/10
    replay 7.5/10
  71. ericromeero
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    This game has a cool main history, that is magic, lovely and totally not boring. The gameplay is excellent! And yes, the graphics looks amazing at all. I recommend that game for every PS gamer.
  72. Robinpo
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Excellent game with excellent story, excellent fightign with robots and others excellent things ..... Buy this Masterpiece quickly!!!!!!!!! That's all
  73. mohibeyki
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    definitely had its shortcomings but a brilliant game nonetheless, great visuals and gameplay quality, nice story, the only problem is when you compare sidequests with witcher, but they are different games, totally worth buying :)
  74. Johnliwing
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    It sure can get better in many aspects，but what it is now entertains me more than expected.I just get the vibe that is thrilling and addictive in the whole play-through.Also the story is awesome.
    One of the best games i've played in years.
  75. ClintLugert
    Mar 10, 2017
    8
    3 parts FarCry Primal, 1 part Tomb Raider/Uncharted, 0.25 part Shadow of Mordor = a really well-done, challenging, gorgeous, game but still missing the hook that makes it special on its own.

    I wish the mele was better/deeper (maybe a block button?) and there was a hard cover system, but other than that it's technically a great game.

    An excellent rental.
  76. setuis
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review contains information on missing things you would expect in video games today.

    1. Story

    The Story is cliche but enjoyable unless you decide to pick up all the collectable items which is something most people I presume would do after the story's end, however making a map of these objects and giving it to players will make them go out of there way to pick them up. Its a way of extending game play perhaps or giving the player more to do which is in a way welcome but the maps shouldn't be sold till the end of the game, I feel it was a bad design choice and if you making maps for this why didn't you make maps for the lore logs for completion?

    Story Spolier!, plot hole in writing? :

    ("its nice that human knowledge was supposedly destroyed so they have no need to explain certain aspects until a sequel is made"). - But if knowledge was gotten rid of why did Hades and Gaia still have this knowledge??? I suppose this can only be explained by the letter saying about the lost in space alpha program. I am just pointing out it may be a plot hole as the knowledge to create a human, the knowledge to construct new robots would also surely be apart of the knowledge destroyed.

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    Story length?

    Without the side quests/ errands the main story is actually short (10-12 hours maybe). (The story is enjoyable I am just pointing out the collectables can slow the pace of the story to a grind if you pick them all up before continuing on quest.

    I don't feel my choices impacted the story that much. However i did feel something when rosh and aloy parted before the trial the words used was a great moment.

    The story is great for people who like tech lingo (me), and the story does stand out, the dramatic cut scenes are great and its nice to see cut scenes are changed by your still lingering traps in the foreground. The ending credits is a nice way to display peoples names who worked on the game.

    Game Play

    I have a beef with the staff okay you can do some great sneak attack damage and override stuff with it but it doesn't have much purpose in close combat as its just more useful to range everything with bows and trip wires, and i don't think there is a block or counter move to melee attacks from humans. I would have expended a bit more variation in weapon attacks on the spear as you have it all game, and i would have expected different types of spears with a few different animations as i feel the spear is under powered and watching the same animation over and over is not satisfying if the spear doesn't do enough damage to an altered enemy to kill it. The slingshot is not that helpful either in my opinion not when you have trip wires that can be placed in any number (a good thing) on points across the map (having them all deal damage you expect through is another thing most likely it was built in to stop cheesing (a good thing) from doing all the damage and finishing battles instantly (I like my 360 damage per trip mine thanks(manly explosive and fire types (certain types where not really worth using).

    Upgrading with crafting needs goose, boars, fish and rabbits, fox's and racoons... was time used so i could carry a lot of stuff most of it was actually useless for quests through e.g carrying hearts to trade in for quests or carrying rare items cause i could trade them with merchants there was no real need to. It was a tad much.

    The quest log when showing the map should incorporate the maps features not force the player to go to a different toggle page in order to fast travel.

    I did encounter a game breaking glitch at Mother's watch. If you return there after the main quest when you should be leaving the starting area for the first time you can get trapped behind a gate cause the gate closes behind you. I also encountered a single object underneath the map when on the mountain pass a health item which I would have liked to have gotten oh well.

    I found it annoying you couldn't buy items in bulk but could sell in bulk meaning you had to use x to buy a lot of potions rather than 2-5 button presses you had to use like 20.

    The graphics are great, but the a certain hard to get armour cough (5 powercells) looks bad after getting it or may irritate some people as its flashes quite often. you will understand what i mean after getting it.

    I may have been over critical of the game its a great game that's is worth purchasing, Its sound is great, the combat is great not to hard or easy and does require planning on higher difficulties but I played on normal. Its an essential purchase for owners of the ps4.    … Expand
  77. impressionman76
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Actually, I would give it a 9.7, but leaving a 9 is too low, so I guess I had to round up. I am a big fan Horizon Zero Dawn and Breath of Wind also a 9.7 and I am torn between the two. What I can't stand is morons like csgopro who only left two reviews Breath of Wind a 10 and Horizon Zero Dawn a 0 worst yet he titles his review an 'unbiased review' what are you smoking? Both games areActually, I would give it a 9.7, but leaving a 9 is too low, so I guess I had to round up. I am a big fan Horizon Zero Dawn and Breath of Wind also a 9.7 and I am torn between the two. What I can't stand is morons like csgopro who only left two reviews Breath of Wind a 10 and Horizon Zero Dawn a 0 worst yet he titles his review an 'unbiased review' what are you smoking? Both games are great and there is no way in hell either title deserves a 0. That is for truly broken bad games which neither of these qualify. Stop the stupid hate, grow the hell up, and enjoy that we are so lucky to get such high quality high effort games these days!

    My break down Horizon Zero Dawn:

    Graphics 9.8
    Soundtrack 9.9
    Gameplay 9.5
    Story 9.2
    Originality 8.5
    Fun 9.7    … Expand
  78. evOlvedParasite
    Mar 10, 2017
    7
    Honest review:
    Horizon Zero Dawn was a game I was looking forward to play, but after recently finishing it I have came away disappointed. For me HZD is good but definitely not great as all these really high reviews have you thinking its a masterpiece.
    Good things I enjoyed were the cauldron side missions, the combat with robots and most of the main story. The graphics are beautiful, best    Honest review:
    Horizon Zero Dawn was a game I was looking forward to play, but after recently finishing it I have came away disappointed. For me HZD is good but definitely not great as all these really high reviews have you thinking its a masterpiece.
    Good things I enjoyed were the cauldron side missions, the combat with robots and most of the main story. The graphics are beautiful, best I have seen so far on PS4 Pro, but I don't give a game 10/10 just because its pretty to look at. The initial first hours of HZD are amazing but once it opens up, it starts to fall apart. This leads me to my criticisms.
    The side missions get boring quick because they are all basically fetch quests or something similar that has been done to death in open world games. Characters in general in this game are badly developed, you just don't care what they have to say. I only found interesting characters relating to the main story.
    Audio issues like lip syncing and when in surround sound dialog comes out of right side instead of center.
    The stealth is easily exploited and frustrating. I sometimes got spotted crouched behind solid cover but when hiding in the grass I am in god mode. Basically whistle to attract human enemy, silent kill, then repeat. The human AI is pretty stupid in this game and easy to exploit, sometimes with the robots as well.
    HZD seems very limited on rpg elements, it comes across as more of an action adventure game like Tomb Raider than a true rpg.
    Its strange, i expected more from this game. The creativity seemed to be lacking alot. The main story is cliche with cheesy ending, poor side missions that needed better writing/characters and more depth to weapons/customization. This game has lots potential to be amazing, if only they spent more time on the essentials instead of pretty to look at.
    Having played Witcher 3, games like HZD really to need to step up their game. Its not enough these days to just think of a cool premise and ham everything else. The end.    … Expand
  79. jackrxfg
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    So many negative reviews from people who clearly arent fans on the open world GENRE. Seriously people complaining about having to follow markers and explore to actually progress in the game??? its open word game that comes with open world style gameplay.

    This had the best story, graphics and combat ive played since the witcher 3. Great game
  80. danlml
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    The secondary characters could have better animations.

    Besides, all the other sections of the game are excellent, voice acting, graphics, the story omg i loved it.

    The game is very well optimized, almost always played at 30 fps.

    I only had one bug, it was during the first cinematic, however it was not serious
  81. TheGreekGeek
    Mar 10, 2017
    7
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a good game. It doesn't amaze as a whole but it in parts it does inspire awe. Technically it's truly impressive but there are certain things like graphically downgraded character models with outdated facial animations and some weird glitches while exploring the world that steal away from the overall experience. It also wants to implement RPG elements but it hasHorizon Zero Dawn is a good game. It doesn't amaze as a whole but it in parts it does inspire awe. Technically it's truly impressive but there are certain things like graphically downgraded character models with outdated facial animations and some weird glitches while exploring the world that steal away from the overall experience. It also wants to implement RPG elements but it has underdeveloped characters and repetitive combat/enemies as well as limited weapon and outfit customisations and skills.
    The story is interesting enough to keep you involved although mostly quite predictable. I did enjoy the way the story was outlined and Aloy is an enjoyable lead character but nothing more. I certainly don't agree that it is an iconic character for Playstation, especially when we are talking about a console that has produced some of the most iconic (in its literal term) protagonists that have marked video gaming history.
    The gameplay is very good. Combat runs smoothly and along with the graphical prowess of the game (especially if you play on Pro) it's truly remarkable. Unfortunately, there is a limited number of enemies and the game becomes boring half way through.
    The game's music is very good as well but it's not as remarkable as reviewers want to make it seem. While exploring the world I would expect to listen to the soundtrack constantly because the audio-visual combination of such a beautifully crafted world along with the really atmospheric music that accompanies the game would be an amazing duo. But what happens is that sometimes the music stops while exploring the world and that reduces the quality of the overall experience.
    All in all the game kept me interested. There is a lot of content here with fetch and side quests and even if you want to only focus on the main missions you can still have a full 20-hour playthrough, a rarity these days.
    Horizon Zero Dawn isn't the amazing game reviews present it to be but it does do a lot of things right. Partly.    … Expand
  82. AeneaGames
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game! Can't get enough of it and hope there will be some DLC in the not so distant future!

    The story is good, keeps you want to continue with it, but there's also sidequests which are well done, same way well done as in The Witcher 3. And what's great is that no matter what level you are you have to be careful!
  83. Letiste-Gaming
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    Horizon: Zero Dawn es un título colosal, tan grande como las criaturas a las que hacemos frente en el título. Una delicia en lo jugable, inmersivo hasta decir basta, y con un apartado audiovisual a años luz de lo que hay actualmente en el mercado. Con una historia y una protagonista principal para el recuerdo, y con contenido para aburrir (unas 35 horas la historia principal).

    Cae en    Horizon: Zero Dawn es un título colosal, tan grande como las criaturas a las que hacemos frente en el título. Una delicia en lo jugable, inmersivo hasta decir basta, y con un apartado audiovisual a años luz de lo que hay actualmente en el mercado. Con una historia y una protagonista principal para el recuerdo, y con contenido para aburrir (unas 35 horas la historia principal).

    Cae en los males menores del género de mundo abierto, que lo alejan de la nota mas alta (misiones y actividades secundarias que pueden hacerse repetitivas a la larga) pero son una pequeña mancha que no debe alejaros de uno de los mejores títulos del año.

    Guerrilla ha salido airosa abandonando Killzone y nos ha regalado una aventura triple A en mayúsculas, de esas que por desgracia escasean (y mucho) en nuestros días.

    -¡¡Lee el análisis completo en Letiste Gaming!!-    … Expand
  84. SZJX
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    Pros: The graphics is absolutely magnificent. You'll find yourself constantly in awe of a lot of things, one after another. There's no denying that. I have probably taken more than 100 screenshots already, just like a traveler taking photos at scenery spots. The battle and the machines are also decent and challenging IMO, contrary to what some people might be claiming here. At least in myPros: The graphics is absolutely magnificent. You'll find yourself constantly in awe of a lot of things, one after another. There's no denying that. I have probably taken more than 100 screenshots already, just like a traveler taking photos at scenery spots. The battle and the machines are also decent and challenging IMO, contrary to what some people might be claiming here. At least in my opinion you just cannot easily win by shooting the same type of arrow and rolling all the time. You as a human being is truly fragile in the face of huge machines. Two hits and you're gone.

    Cons: The main story, its scripts and voice acting are actually decent and intriguing, if not particularly groundbreaking. A part of the story towards the end actually made me want to keep going and see what really happened, though the denouement seemed a bit disappointing tbh. There are still various holes here and there which appear a bit too inexplicable, mawkish or abrupt, and many characters were either saints or dumb crazy villains, too one-sided. though I understand that for any video game, in a lot of cases you have to sacrifice the story coherency for the sake of gameplay purposes, as long as it's not outrageously nonsensical. However, the side quests are really sub-par. The quest contents are highly repetitive and the script writers are totally short of innovative ideas and feel rushed (In 3+ occasions somebody died in front of you after saying their last words. Seriously?). Eventually you'll feel a bit drained out and soulless, just repeating the same battles with various types of machines all the time, doing the exact same kind of task over and over again. On this front it just falls massively behind truly great open world games such as GTA or The Witcher, where any side quest can be hugely surprising/entertaining/edifying.

    In all, I'd say even just for its graphics and visual arts design, you should buy it. They are executed magnificently. However, it's clear that the developer just didn't put the best part of their budget to fully fleshing out the world with script writing/voice acting and treating side quests with care, which really is a shame. Otherwise it could have been a real 10/10 game.    … Expand
  85. Dmitrichp
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    Great story, great world, thank you Guerrilla Games. I'm very waiting the next part i'm very waiting next part and so happy what i have Play Station 4 - Sony's best game of 2017 so far!
  86. mani20194
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I am giving this game a 10 not because it's a perfect game but because it captivated me for a full week of non-stop playing.

    After a full week of this game, I have plugged in 90+ hours, gained my platinum and discovered a story as rich and compelling as The Last of Us. Gushing graphics, addicting and various game mechanics, vast and diverse open world, all wrapped around a story that    I am giving this game a 10 not because it's a perfect game but because it captivated me for a full week of non-stop playing.

    After a full week of this game, I have plugged in 90+ hours, gained my platinum and discovered a story as rich and compelling as The Last of Us. Gushing graphics, addicting and various game mechanics, vast and diverse open world, all wrapped around a story that feels so real and definitely believable under our current state of technology. I felt invested for Aloy, for her earning quest to find her true purpose.

    This game is a 10, but I'd like to mention out some critics that will be ironed out in the inevitable sequel.

    Firstly, character lip sync was cringey for lesser characters (i.e. some side quest givers.)

    Lastly, sometimes I'd feel like I could climb up certain environments that Aloy clearly has the ability to do so, just to find out the game design favored another approach to take.

    Still though, these nitpicks are overshadowed by the numerous amount of discovery and lore that awaits you in this epic game. If you have a PS4, you'd be doing yourself a travesty by not picking up this masterpiece.    … Expand
  87. attraxion
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game totally punched me in my face.. I was happily going through start and then AI shocked me.. Love it! No time for breath, you have to move all the time when you are revealed if not then you're dead.
    Graphics is pretty amazing, one thing I would consider that needs improvement is character "animation" during scenes etc.
    Must have for PS4 owners
  88. trendkill87
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    The 0 scores given on this game are all by people who have only rated one other game which is zelda which they have given 10. I can't believe how sad and pathetic some people are. I like Zelda but I can't believe how immature these people are. I finished Horizon Zero Dawn yesterday and my honest score of it is 9/10 but to even the scoring with these morons I'm gonna give it 10.
  89. CobrasCurse
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Going from making Killzone to making Horizon had to be a huge leap of faith for guerrilla games & in my opinion they could not have possibly nailed this game any better the world is just beauitfully constructed.Every character has a touching story that really pulls you into wanting to know more.The gameplay is smooth & the combat is really enjoyable.I liked Killzone but Horizon is on aGoing from making Killzone to making Horizon had to be a huge leap of faith for guerrilla games & in my opinion they could not have possibly nailed this game any better the world is just beauitfully constructed.Every character has a touching story that really pulls you into wanting to know more.The gameplay is smooth & the combat is really enjoyable.I liked Killzone but Horizon is on a completely differently field easily the best PS4 exclusive yet the game was very well thought out & executed the bar has been set.… Expand
  90. Cambiandolados
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    sweet marinated chocolate covered baby roasted marshmallow Jesus, this games graphics are like a kick to the balls: breath taking. Like trying to dump and old ex from a bad relationship that you stay there for the sex, this games storyline will keep you hook and playing till late hours. With amazing response to controls and ability to handle the character, you begin to wonder, is this howsweet marinated chocolate covered baby roasted marshmallow Jesus, this games graphics are like a kick to the balls: breath taking. Like trying to dump and old ex from a bad relationship that you stay there for the sex, this games storyline will keep you hook and playing till late hours. With amazing response to controls and ability to handle the character, you begin to wonder, is this how god feels when he controls the vadicant church? **** I should be religious. Compelling characters and a strong female role that makes the main character from alien say "damn gurl" must play this game, unless you hate life and pizza, then by those means we're taking all your stuff. Till you are ready to join civilization.… Expand
  91. DLEllis88
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It is well-polished, has a great story and is without a doubt, the most beautiful looking game on the PS4! It's sad how xbots, pc, and nintendo fanboys will give this game a zero just to lower the overall user score. If you have a PS4, this is a must-buy. You will not be disappointed.
  92. peteraff1
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Horizon is a triumph in open world games. It's an adventure that you don't want to leave. Because the world is so glorious, immersive and gives you a sense of freedom like no other game in this genre has done so far. You can spend time just running around the world listening to the soundtrack, and destroying robots by using a variety of tactics.

    Horizon has, probably, the best    Horizon is a triumph in open world games. It's an adventure that you don't want to leave. Because the world is so glorious, immersive and gives you a sense of freedom like no other game in this genre has done so far. You can spend time just running around the world listening to the soundtrack, and destroying robots by using a variety of tactics.

    Horizon has, probably, the best third-person gameplay I've ever played. It's a mix of Metal Gear Solid V + Uncharted + GTA. The graphics are to take your breath away. In fact the graphics are on another level, the explendor in your eyes sometimes even feels something religious. It's a wonderful world that flows perfectly with the gameplay with almost no frame rate drops. It's a perfectly polished game.

    The game/lore is written in a way so inviting and brilliant that when I was playing, the old world colide with modern/future, passing a strong sense of mystery and curiosity in which I remembered old movies such as The Terminator, Total Recall, maybe because the set and even on the soundtrack you perceive nuances of the past and future.

    Horizon picks up elements of other games and does it correctly. Even collectibles make sense, they add lore and reward the player.

    The most negative aspects of the game is fighting with humans, including AI and voice (humans enemies). Human enemies don't has so much sense of "angry" and "Brutality" in fighting, like The Last of Us for example. I hope GG will improve the game in this sense in the next title. But fighting with humans it's still fun because of the amazing gameplay.

    9.5 - Aloy is my favorite female character in video games right now :)    … Expand
  93. zelzah
    Mar 9, 2017
    6
    to all the **** don't think I'm saying this game is trash. I'm going to recommend it. let me explain how my scores work. 0 = terrible never play, 5= its average and ok for what it is i.e. syndicate reboot or something like bfhardline. 6=good. so don't get pissed just yet!

    so before anyone blasts me for not bowing to sony or what not, I actually own a ps4 and the game. the game is great    to all the **** don't think I'm saying this game is trash. I'm going to recommend it. let me explain how my scores work. 0 = terrible never play, 5= its average and ok for what it is i.e. syndicate reboot or something like bfhardline. 6=good. so don't get pissed just yet!

    so before anyone blasts me for not bowing to sony or what not, I actually own a ps4 and the game. the game is great in theory. What could have stood as a robotic dinosaur themed monster hunter turned into a lackluster game that failed to capture what it sold itself as. first ill start with the gameplay. It's a lot of fun when you are fighting dinosaurs that is, not people. the gameplay against people is boring at best and glitchy and terrible at worst. But nobody cares about people right? well guess again cause a lot of story missions aren't dinosaurs, it's about fighting boring people who are boring. The dinosaur gameplay though is awesome, and they give you so many options. trouble is a lot of it is THEORETICALLY good. but every person has their favorite method of fighting, and you will pretty much stick to whatever method that is. Also, the lack of variants and special dinosaurs to fight makes for very lackluster gameplay. I wanna fight a giant robot t-rex who has a spike tail, or maybe has cannons, or can make use thunder strikes or what not. Not the same one. there needed to be more variants, or maybe even more dinosaurs as a whole. but the worst is your melee staff. it does the same combo with no different variations and has insane reach. You can glide across rocks, water, ice, trees or whatever stands in your way when you combo. This may sound like a small gripe, but it makes melee too good. It leaves your melee skills to be found wanting and instead feels like sloppy design on an otherwise pristine combat system. But to end this part, the combat is very good. Taking down dinosaurs with your chosen form of combat or tactics is very satisfying if not a tad too easy.

    Graphics:. Graphics are great. nothing really to add there

    story: boy howdy this is pretty dumb. it starts off really promising but quickly falls apart. I won't spoil because well I think someone else who is more linguistically gifted can better describe what happens. I will just say the ending is very much a damned if you do damned if you don't and very, well, anticlimactic.

    Characters: Aloy is great. during story, and what not. However, and this is where I drop some points. SHE DOES NOT SHUT UP. I'm sorta used to this. I've played the uncharted, the reboot laura croft and what not. But Jesus aloy does not shut up. say what you will about how she's cool, or an icon, or a strong role model. but she is making quips non-stop, talking non-stop, and never fails to have something to say. That gets very annoying very fast when it happens too often. I want aloy to learn the Nathan drake type of bants. You get nathan who bants when other people are there (as in companions), or after or before a boss fight. Or during set piece or sequence. it belongs with his character as a smartass. Aloy is an inquisitive person who is always ready to voice her thoughts and opinions, especially when it comes to discovering new things and better understanding the world. She is curious basically. That does not mean she is going to talk every 5 seconds with a line. it gets super **** annoying. the npcs are dumb. LIke holy crap their dialogue is either really good, with certain side missions. I won't say which ones cause you need to either watch em or play em for yourself. And other times it's very poorly acted or written *cough cough The forgotten cough cough*

    the rest i guess: animations: animations are poorly done. Every time you enter a cutscene that isnt part of hte main story (well for the most part those are fine, there are some that are very noticeable) you are met with what i like to call robot mode. robot mode is where characters in the ingame cutscenes or dialogues forget how to act like people and you can see them turn and react like robots. LOOKING AT YOU THE FORGOTTEN. people act so unnaturally stiff and robotic that it comes across as though these people were suddenly made into puppets, at the whim of a puppeteer who doesn't exactly know what its like to see a human talk or react. the animation is so off-putting sometimes its emersion breaking. again the forgotten is my main gripe. Seriously bad all around and probably one of the most notable moments of "we stopped caring".

    I like this game, but its simply not up to snuff. It's great points shine like a diamond freshly polished. But it's unfortunately, the smudges of the above problems that also dim that shine down quite a lot. It's these small problems that very soon turn from a small pile into a very overtly large hill. It's definitely not a mountain of problems because I still recommend the game. but these issues shouldn't have been issues had guerrilla cared enough to take the time to polish. horizon gets a 6/10    … Expand
  94. patatus
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    menudo juego se ha sacado guerrilla que maravilla la historia la jugabilidad le doy un 9 por lo de las conversaciones que se difumina el escenario porque el arco parece un sniper xD le da a todo y porque excepto con las máquinas los combates se me hacen aburridos por el resto de lujo
  95. cosmicshift
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This is by far one of the best games to come out on the current generation of consoles. The story was absolutely amazing and, the feeling of exploration was like no other game I have played. Overall stunning game.
  96. d4nnys1911
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Hands down one of the very best games i have ever played. Combat feel very statisfying, graphics are absolutely stunning even on my standard ps4 and steady framerate in addition to that, no idea how they managed to do that. And the story is very interesting to me at least. I just wish there were more quests, other then that i really cant complain. Game's a **** diamond of a well polishedHands down one of the very best games i have ever played. Combat feel very statisfying, graphics are absolutely stunning even on my standard ps4 and steady framerate in addition to that, no idea how they managed to do that. And the story is very interesting to me at least. I just wish there were more quests, other then that i really cant complain. Game's a **** diamond of a well polished product. A prime example of what the industy can achieve and should aim for when releasing a title to the public.… Expand
  97. Giodude323
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I've been playing PC gaming for about two years and I have recently jumped back on my PS4 in the past month due to their continuing number of exclusives being released.

    I recently purchased Nioh and by God what a stunning fun game that was and just last week I purchased Horizon Zero Dawn and I can't put it down. I have an incredibly busy work schedule. Usually working 10-12 hour days    I've been playing PC gaming for about two years and I have recently jumped back on my PS4 in the past month due to their continuing number of exclusives being released.

    I recently purchased Nioh and by God what a stunning fun game that was and just last week I purchased Horizon Zero Dawn and I can't put it down.

    I have an incredibly busy work schedule. Usually working 10-12 hour days but every free moment ive had I have been playing this game. I have not felt such anticipation to get home and play since Mario 64 in my school days. This is a true gem by Sony and deserves all the praise it gets. And, it doesn't hurt that the game looks incredible.    … Expand
  98. vipip2007xp
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Cool game. I certainly did not play it but saw itpedia. Also look at his review. There you run, you shoot pi-piu robots. Crafting all sorts of things. Well, it's cool
  99. zekaplay
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This game is super. 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 andThis game is super. 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 all time. Excellent work from Guerrilla Games.… Expand
  100. shadow_kid11kri
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    The game so far is AMAZING !!! from the graphics to story the game really shines out. I expected the story to be something totally different but it is way better than i thought. the story is amazing however the facial expressions were a bit less realistic but i can understand that because the studio focused more on the map and its details
    This game has truly made me happy because it is    The game so far is AMAZING !!! from the graphics to story the game really shines out. I expected the story to be something totally different but it is way better than i thought. the story is amazing however the facial expressions were a bit less realistic but i can understand that because the studio focused more on the map and its details
    This game has truly made me happy because it is one of the first games that have lived up to its expectation HELL EVEN BETTER EXPECTATIONS !!!! i was never used to pre-order games ever since No Man's Sky. but this game truly is worth pre-ordering LOL even tho the game is already out XD the game is a legendary masterpiece.

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