Horizon Zero Dawn

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8.4

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  1. akus_1985
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    If any of the negative scores are true, and not jealous gamers giving low scores simply due to Horizon: Zero Dawn (HZD) being a PS4 exclusive, I want to know, what games are they playing that are so amazing? Because I couldn't imagine honestly rating this game a zero, or even below a 5. For me, this is the best open-world game since The Witcher 3. And in a lot of ways, it's actuallyIf any of the negative scores are true, and not jealous gamers giving low scores simply due to Horizon: Zero Dawn (HZD) being a PS4 exclusive, I want to know, what games are they playing that are so amazing? Because I couldn't imagine honestly rating this game a zero, or even below a 5. For me, this is the best open-world game since The Witcher 3. And in a lot of ways, it's actually better. The soundtrack is incredible moody and diverse, while the graphics are truly spectacular. The first time you encounter a Tallneck in the wild, it's hard not to marvel at its beauty and stature. Almost every inch of landscape is beautifully detailed, and amazing to look at. The gameplay itself is mostly typical for an open-world game. It includes side-quests, errands, hunting grounds to play on, and other things to do while you're not engaged in the main story. The story line itself is interesting, full of lore, and a little confusing, but it really is a small gripe, because all is forgiven every time you engage the mechanical beasts. The combat is where HZD shines. There are so many ways to approach an encounter, and they're all incredibly rewarding when you succeed. Fighting the mechanical foes truly never gets old. Every fight is unique, and fun. Using the main character's scanning device, you can detect different weaknesses on the robots, and check out important items in your vicinity. Resources you've collected can be used to craft potions and other things you'll need while making your way through the incredibly varied landscapes that are found in the large map. Aloy, the main protagonist can be upgraded over time too, making her much stronger, but definitely not invincible by any means. HZD truly is an amazing game that was obviously created with immense care and attention to detail. And unlike a lot of other Triple A, open-world games, it runs very, very smoothly, even at launch. Other developers should take note. Horizon: Zero Dawn is an absolute triumph and quite frankly a masterpiece that shouldn't be missed.… Expand
  2. robh404
    Mar 9, 2017
    7
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a decent game overall but falls far short of being good or above. What it has going for it is graphics, sound, and gameplay. It's undeniable that the game looks good and could be a great showoff piece for your PS4 Pro. The sound is excellent, nailing the deep bass of large robot creatures nearby to the satisfying sound of knocking off a weapon or weak point in anHorizon Zero Dawn is a decent game overall but falls far short of being good or above. What it has going for it is graphics, sound, and gameplay. It's undeniable that the game looks good and could be a great showoff piece for your PS4 Pro. The sound is excellent, nailing the deep bass of large robot creatures nearby to the satisfying sound of knocking off a weapon or weak point in an enemy. The gameplay is pure fun and hours in hasn't gotten old nor lost it's sense of challenge. Where the game falls short is pretty much everything else. The story is totally boring and I never cared to hear what anyone has to say or watch the cut scenes. Doing so anyway would only confirm my inner feelings that I should've just skipped it. The missions are boring and very tedious. Running from point A to B and back again felt like a drag and only seems to exist to artificially extend hours of playtime. The voice acting was bland which is partly due to poor storytelling and partly due to actor's inability to perform well. The open world, though beautiful, is also dry. It lacks one of the most important factors any open world needs, immersion. Outside of killing robot dinosaurs, running boring errands for random people, or picking up pointless collectibles, there's no living in the world. You don't build a home, you don't sleep, you don't interact with people outside of quests, and there's no everyday-like activities taking place that you engage in. There's not much here to justify the game being an open-world in the first place and could've just as easily been a linear game, where Aloy travels from one end of the map to the other on a path to find out about her true identity and purpose. This game feels like they created the gameplay concept, then tried to force a story and world to fit it, and at that they failed. If you just want to run around and take out robot dinosaurs, this is a must buy. If you want a great story and immersive open world, this is a pass. If you fall somewhere in between then wait for a sale.

    Gameplay: +
    Sound: +
    Graphics: +
    Voice Acting: -
    Open-World: -
    Story: -    … Expand
  3. calamilio
    Mar 9, 2017
    4
    Let's take the Witcher 3 but make the terrain hard to traverse and get rid of interesting side quests. Ya and let's take shadow of Mordor's combat but get rid of all the melee features except for "swing spam" and make every enemy take 30 arrows or more to kill. Oh instead of assassin creed towers, let's have assassin's creed tall dinosaurs. Crafting's popular now right, throw that in butLet's take the Witcher 3 but make the terrain hard to traverse and get rid of interesting side quests. Ya and let's take shadow of Mordor's combat but get rid of all the melee features except for "swing spam" and make every enemy take 30 arrows or more to kill. Oh instead of assassin creed towers, let's have assassin's creed tall dinosaurs. Crafting's popular now right, throw that in but don't make it actually have any depth. This game is an amalgamation of every single bland open-world game to ever exist but somehow even more boring.… Expand
  4. Deathbody1569
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    Great graphics, the story is interesting, althought it is not the major discovery in videogames it is an enjoyable game, gameplay which is most important its way too fun,has nice dubbing, but there's bad sincro from time to time, also, a bad thing I did notice is the AI of the human enemies, despite this, the gameplay experience is a blast overall.
  5. MauserStorm89
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I will say this.. Horizon Zero Dawn was capable of doing something that a game like the new Tomb Raider reboots haven't been able to accomplish yet. I rate this game in the highest possible manner because once I got into the story(a mere 10 seconds into starting the campaign) I couldn't stop playing. I was attached to Aloy's journey because it felt real and it felt like you were actuallyI will say this.. Horizon Zero Dawn was capable of doing something that a game like the new Tomb Raider reboots haven't been able to accomplish yet. I rate this game in the highest possible manner because once I got into the story(a mere 10 seconds into starting the campaign) I couldn't stop playing. I was attached to Aloy's journey because it felt real and it felt like you were actually learning with her. The past turns out to be a treacherous time in human history and to understand what fully is the truth is mindblowing. The game ends in a way that is neither disappointing or anticlimactic which is impossible to find in a video game story these days.

    When you get fully equipped in Horizon Zero Dawn, Aloy becomes a powerful force. The Ancient Armor quest takes you 3/4 of the way through the game to finally unlock it but it is definitely worth the wait. I suggest you find every powercell to unlock it! The upgrade system leaves a bit more to be desired but I don't see why that can't change in future updates/DLC, if they even plan to support the game in ways like that. I would really like to see that done because 20 sidequests is a very small amount for an open world like this. These are only very minor things and it hasn't distracted me from how freaking awesome this game is. I am currently at 65 hours and see about 5-10 mores from 100% completion. That I am 100%ing this game shows how damn good it is.. The combat is so fun and there is about 10 different ways to take down each bigger enemy. Guerilla really outdid themselves here.. incredible game.

    I feel Horizon Zero Dawn is just a mere glimpse of what an open world can be like and with the game releases this year you are going to see an even bigger emergence of open world games.    … Expand
  6. Mistwalker_94
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    **** lying haters! Go shove a soggy moose penis up your asses!!! JESUS CHRIST! Some people just makes my blood boil **** This game is great! No it's not perfect and yes face animation looks bad sometimes but overall the game is awesome.
  7. jmaxhulst
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Personally, I loved this game. I just finished the main storyline and I am only at 30% completion. That shows just how much there is to do in this game. Great storytelling, awesome combat and a giant map to hunt in. AI is also absolutely amazing, they jump over wires and know how to attack. This game is on the same level as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and The Legend of Zelda. Definitely GamePersonally, I loved this game. I just finished the main storyline and I am only at 30% completion. That shows just how much there is to do in this game. Great storytelling, awesome combat and a giant map to hunt in. AI is also absolutely amazing, they jump over wires and know how to attack. This game is on the same level as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and The Legend of Zelda. Definitely Game of The Year material.
    Must buy for any PS4 owner    … Expand
  8. SonicClancy
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    +Narutally Gorgeous World and Visuals
    +Engaging Story
    +Tactically Combat
    +Imaginative Enemy Design
    -Way Point is uncertain Sometimes

    It is the wonderful sci-fi game with stone age theme and gorgeous game ever made on the console.
  9. BassGuru82
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    You have to love Metacritic user reviews... one review actually says "it's a good game" and gave it a 0/10. It's ridiculous. For me, Horiozn is my 3rd favorite open world game ever made behind only Skyrim and Witcher 3. It is an incredible, beautiful open world with amazing stealth and combat. The main story is great and many of the Side Quests have really cool story elements attached toYou have to love Metacritic user reviews... one review actually says "it's a good game" and gave it a 0/10. It's ridiculous. For me, Horiozn is my 3rd favorite open world game ever made behind only Skyrim and Witcher 3. It is an incredible, beautiful open world with amazing stealth and combat. The main story is great and many of the Side Quests have really cool story elements attached to them. My only negative is that the voice acting is sometimes subpar but that isn't enough to deduct a point. It's a 10/10.… Expand
  10. diegododge
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    Incredible development of the story, it evolves into a very interesting situation, the dilemma ahead is one of the most original ones inv ideo games. The main character is well rounded and solidly constructed, same as other "less important" characters. If it was for the story i would rate it a 10. unfortunately i had technicall issues (popping, enemy glitches in the AI).
  11. Kaioh
    Mar 9, 2017
    8
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a really great game with easiest platinum trophy on Earth. I love W3 like gameplay - hunting monsters properly takes time, but it's very rewarding. You gain levels super fast - can go to 50 in one day if you farm T-rex guy (but I won't recommend that, pls enjoy the variety guys dedicated their souls to). I love interesting setting and scenario based on that - it's partHorizon Zero Dawn is a really great game with easiest platinum trophy on Earth. I love W3 like gameplay - hunting monsters properly takes time, but it's very rewarding. You gain levels super fast - can go to 50 in one day if you farm T-rex guy (but I won't recommend that, pls enjoy the variety guys dedicated their souls to). I love interesting setting and scenario based on that - it's part cliched, but feels fresh after all. I want to know who's real viallains after aidus in the next game. Graphics are just WOW man. Best on PS4 atm.
    I want to give this game 9/10, but I can't. Sorry, Guerilla games, but that SJW b/s.. I can't accept that in any way. The only flaw of the game is lgbt propaganda and "white males are evil" b/s. Pls look at Japan and learn how to make attractive characters and beatiuful females.    … Expand
  12. ChanceMelbourne
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Everthing about this game is flawless. It was a pleasure to play. Great stealth, strategy and intense battles made it an awful lot of fun. The story was unique and well told.
  13. traffmeister
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Honestly, I love this game. But metacritic review sections are just total garbage. Perfect 10s for no reason and salty 0 scores for no reason... I could see how this might legitimately fall as a 10 for some people, but absolutely no reason to give it a zero except to be edgy and contrary
  14. iamevilhomer
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    Good game but the controversy between this and the new zelda needs to stop. Definitely one of the best ps4 games and probably a must have for open world types.

    PS... Did you really think this would top zelda? Uhhh no...
  15. EL-MiNiO
    Mar 9, 2017
    8
    It's an amazing game, recommended to all. All tough The Witcher 3 is still best RPG game for me.
    + graphic
    + game play
    + game world (it's insanely detailed)
    + sound
    - storytelling
    9/10
  16. MonsterAm1
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    A game that gives you everything,Magnificent story,beautifully realized world and characters which is both interesting and fun to explore and get lost in and also the best gameplay I've seen in an open-world title,we didn't ask for a better game,sure the side quests and dialogues could have been slightly more refreshing but still I honestly don't see a reason to complain,I'm not someoneA game that gives you everything,Magnificent story,beautifully realized world and characters which is both interesting and fun to explore and get lost in and also the best gameplay I've seen in an open-world title,we didn't ask for a better game,sure the side quests and dialogues could have been slightly more refreshing but still I honestly don't see a reason to complain,I'm not someone who buys games so often,I spend my money very carefully and I'm happy to say that,HORIZON is the game I was looking for after a long wait since the revered WITCHER 3.… Expand
  17. Ecresis
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    Some reviews here are exaggerated, both 10 and 0/1. This game is a 8.5

    It is a classic open world game, between Far Cry and Jurassic Park. Well.. it's basically Far Cry 5, with a main quest, some sidequests, loot every 10 meters, useless artifacts to collect is you want the 100% completion, Skill tree, weapons to buy/modify, outfits to buy/modify, towers to climb to unlock the map.    Some reviews here are exaggerated, both 10 and 0/1. This game is a 8.5

    It is a classic open world game, between Far Cry and Jurassic Park. Well.. it's basically Far Cry 5, with a main quest, some sidequests, loot every 10 meters, useless artifacts to collect is you want the 100% completion, Skill tree, weapons to buy/modify, outfits to buy/modify, towers to climb to unlock the map. Nothing new here, except the machines, which are a nice touch in a prehistoric-like world. Really feels like you're in Jurassic Park sometimes.

    You can either play stealth with your bow or charge with your spear and with some other melee weapons and grenades. Nothing really special here but it feels nice playing as Aloy.

    The storyline may or may not captivate you, but it is very well introduced. The idea of making you play with a young Aloy for the tutorial is very nice. If you open all dialogs, there is nice backstory, not as furnished as The Witcher, but let's say better than other open world games like Assassin's Creed of Far Cry

    The graphics are immersive, you can basically hide the HUD in the options and play the full game without it (just pick a random tutorial quest that you never complete as active and desactive all the rest). I suggest you do that otherwise it's just a "go there, climb here, kill that, loot here" game, and you won't enjoy it as much. Lots of glitches and bugs though, animals and enemies hovering here and there, maybe patched in the future but this is a huge negative point, as always

    Sound is good too, when you hear machines stomping or charging, things get messy really fast in combat though, the music is nice too but sometimes a bit confusing, as you may think a battle is going on when there's nothing.

    Combat is not really elaborated, even if some enemies will surprise you, there is often a cheap way to defeat a boss, hiding behind a rock or using glitches without knowing it. Very often you are pushed back by an enemy and find yourself stuck in a place where the enemy can't reach you but you can reach him. i suggest turning off the warning indicator, that basically tells you if an enemy in your back has spotted you.

    In conclusion, you should try this game, maybe when it's between 30 and 40€/$ and enjoy it because it is a good one for all open world lovers out there    … Expand
  18. Blitz_Ruffle
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    Horizon zero dawn is an opening world game telling a fantastic tale, the gameplay is easy to learn, hard to master throughout your adventure ou will constantly encounter new creatures each with their own strengths and weaknesses. It really takes your breath away see how far you've gotten through-out the game knowledge and equipment wise. Although the crafting system did infuriate me, forHorizon zero dawn is an opening world game telling a fantastic tale, the gameplay is easy to learn, hard to master throughout your adventure ou will constantly encounter new creatures each with their own strengths and weaknesses. It really takes your breath away see how far you've gotten through-out the game knowledge and equipment wise. Although the crafting system did infuriate me, for example, you need wire to acquire most arrows and the easiest way to do that is to go buy it from a wandering merchant but you need to give that merchant metal shards which you also need to craft most arrow (you can already see the tragedy.). Another problem with horizon zero dawn are the slings (in the early game) The slings early game felt useless and not helpful getting near the ending of the game I did find a use for them but that was because I had the best sling you could get in the game. Overall horizon zero dawn is a great game and this is hopefully what we can expect from the upcoming sony exclusives.… Expand
  19. andyeddy16
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is easily one of, if not THE strongest ps4 exclusive out there right now. Horizon will probably will end up being the most iconic out of the bunch.
  20. Oagoz
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is the first time I can say a title is a Console Seller. This was 100% the best gave I've played in the past few years. Incredible unpredictable story, tons of content, incredibly beautiful, and so deep you'll get lost a few times along the way.
  21. kankhy
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I wasn't excited about this game, but, hell, I was so wrong! Now I'm in love with the atmosphere, the game makes you feel so small and it makes you think, plan your way but then improvise a lot. The story is so original and it does a good job at making you wonder and dig deeper. And finally, Aloy? Careful, or you can fall in love with her!
  22. Panzidane
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    Jogo excelente, porém tem síndrome de Connor, personagem sem sentimentos com um objeto e só. O jogo é muito bem ambientado, seu sistema é ótimo, mas a história estraga toda essa experiência, ainda mais por saber que a personagem não tem carisma.
  23. GeorgeLets
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is the most unique an fun game I have played in recent years. Great story and interesting characters make you want to play more. The world is beautiful and you want to explore it without being bored. Combat system is perfect the controls are great. This game is an action RPG so there's a lot of looting and weapons and gear and more! Must buy!
  24. FanB0y
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    This game is phenomenal. Beauty, gameplay, story, depth is all here in spades. Play how YOU want. Traps? Bombs? Ropes? Just bow and arrow? All of the above! I question the motives of anyone giving this game a negative review. I am coming to the end of the main campaign i think. Level 35 atm. The story and characters are fantastic for the most part. I love the bandit killer guy.
    Cons: A    This game is phenomenal. Beauty, gameplay, story, depth is all here in spades. Play how YOU want. Traps? Bombs? Ropes? Just bow and arrow? All of the above! I question the motives of anyone giving this game a negative review. I am coming to the end of the main campaign i think. Level 35 atm. The story and characters are fantastic for the most part. I love the bandit killer guy.
    Cons: A few pop ups even on a Pro PS4.
    Fighting birds is annoying. Especially stormbird! Why our focus doesnt give us a minimap i do not understand.
    And thats it.

    Seeing this game at 89 and Zelda at 98 is just laughable. Im sure zelda is great but so is Zero Dawn. And it looks worlds better. Buy this game!    … Expand
  25. SANDYkinz
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    This game was awesome! I really enjoyed my time playing as Aloy in this incredible world. It's such a gorgeous game to look at and the combat is some of the most fun I've had recently, it's not necessarily hard but you can get easily overwhelmed especially at the beginning. I enjoyed the story and most of the side quests even though some were very similar and i found it annoying that i hadThis game was awesome! I really enjoyed my time playing as Aloy in this incredible world. It's such a gorgeous game to look at and the combat is some of the most fun I've had recently, it's not necessarily hard but you can get easily overwhelmed especially at the beginning. I enjoyed the story and most of the side quests even though some were very similar and i found it annoying that i had to back track to the start of the mission just to finish it. I did find myself getting very angry at parkour/wallclimbing though, not being able to climb walls because there wasnt anything to climb there or I couldn't see where to climb because its not clearly marked (this was easily the most infuriating part of the entire game). The NPC's were too robotic for my taste and the writing and voice acting were overall not good and at some points laughable, that being said there were still some characters i really liked. But i was able to overlook it all because of the combat and incredible graphics and well designed world. Entering and completing cauldrons was definitely my favorite part about this game and finding out more about why the world was the way it was kept me happily involved in the story to the end. Definitely a must own, and easily one of the best games on this generations of consoles so far.… Expand
  26. ArturoV
    Mar 8, 2017
    7
    So this game is eventually fun.
    There are eventually some futuristic,digital/industrial looking dungeon sort of areas that have real character and it starts to get really neat from there. I'm about halfway through it and it is a large enough game; you'll get your moneys' worth, lets put it that way. It looks amazing, visually, and sets a pretty cool benchmark for future games of the sort.    So this game is eventually fun.
    There are eventually some futuristic,digital/industrial looking dungeon sort of areas that have real character and it starts to get really neat from there. I'm about halfway through it and it is a large enough game; you'll get your moneys' worth, lets put it that way. It looks amazing, visually, and sets a pretty cool benchmark for future games of the sort.
    I was super excited for it since the Robot combat is super fun and pretty satisfying but if you expected a groundbreaking and deep story like Witcher 3 or Last Of Us, like me you will be disappointed. That's a high bar, I know, but it still seems silly that people are gushing over it like it's an amazing story because it does LOOK nice, that does not fix how terrible most of the acting is and the boring story that doesn't really reveal any interesting motivations for any other characters at all.
    Sure it's a video game, and probably powerful if you're between 12-18, but most mature adults will find the story elements pretty laughable. Basically we're in a distant future (1000 years? Really?). There are massive steel robot dinosaurs roaming the lands and it looks like human-kind has devolved into complete idiots, maybe because the last survivors were a couple burnt out hippie kids at a music festival that had to repopulate earth. Somehow these idiots mixed in with these nimble robo-dinos are still surviving by fire and spear, and employing ridiculous social rules that involve casting out anyone who sneezes the wrong way to live alone and not talk to anyone like it's a society of middle school girls.
    The protagonist is a nice idea and a step in SOME direction but not sure what. She and all of the characters and story come off as a parody of safe "liberal" storytelling while missing the point of what a nuanced and progressive story would do. It's like someone studied the approach of Naughty Dog and tried to copy it directly without thinking about why.
    It's almost offensive by trying so hard not to be offensive and screwing up the story because of it. (See Witcher 3 for the right way to do this.). The world is beautiful but the design of it doesn't seem to be motivated by any particular history, stories or encounters in the game you're playing. It starts to feel empty pretty fast. If you took say witcher 3 and Far Cry 4 and just mashed them together roughly, you'd have HZD. It controls smoothly, but that doesn't matter. The battles are easy enough to not really need most of the cool gadgets that are thrown at you immediately. The HUD feels a little cluttered and no mini-map which gets frustrating.

    I go on for a while since there are as many "wow" moments as there are "really?! that's the dumbest thing ever.." but suffice to say it's a fun enough game that I'll forget about as soon as it's done. It's reminding me I need to try Zelda and re-play Witcher 3.
    (Also if you genuinely like the story of either Watchdogs game then you might like this one. Predictable, corny, adolescent stuff; but entertaining for a while.)    … Expand
  27. PooPaDuke
    Mar 8, 2017
    1
    The much anticipated PS4 graphical show case is a frustrating mess of bad game design. It's a 10 hour game deliberately padded to last at least three times as long. It's a grind and a chore.

    A lot of it's problems don't become evident until you cross over into the second half of the map. At that point the difficulty is steeply ramped up. Every engagement requires you to exhaust all your    The much anticipated PS4 graphical show case is a frustrating mess of bad game design. It's a 10 hour game deliberately padded to last at least three times as long. It's a grind and a chore.

    A lot of it's problems don't become evident until you cross over into the second half of the map. At that point the difficulty is steeply ramped up. Every engagement requires you to exhaust all your resources. Then go harvesting for them again. Even when you unlock the skills that give you more for every plant you pick you'll still barely fill up a notch of your health reserve before you stumble upon the next engagement.

    You'd think there would be some system for replenishing health without wasting your resources reserved for combat, but no. No healer at camps, can't sleep to regain health, even fast traveling to a bon fire doesn't replenish them. In fact fast traveling to a camp will make you lose your mount, which are a pain in the ass to obtain but are practically required for traveling. And, no, you can't capture a back up mount. You can unlock an ability to call in back up mounts but that requires at least 10 skill points.

    If you run out of a resource like health potions, things you need to craft health potions, or a resource that you need to craft arrows to fight enemies but are mostly found on enemies then you're going to have to buy it from a merchant. However, everything is on the expensive side. The bigger problem is you can't buy multiples of stuff. You have to buy everything individually. So if you need to buy say 30 wires to craft anchor cables you have to buy them individually! If that wasn't bad enough, it's not like you hit x and it's instantly in your inventory. Every action goes through a confirmation wheel that takes a second to fill up. Way to waste the player's time Guerrilla.

    Then there's the combat itself. The aiming is way too slow to manage how fast and agile these enemies are and there's no sensitivity option. Pretty much every enemy requires that you learn their weak spots, you can't just unload a volley of arrows on them and hope they go down. Preferably you'll also learn which element goes best with those weak spots. The problem is that these enemies move fast, have twitchy animations, and often have weak points concealed. It's really difficult to keep your reticle on a few exposed pixels by itself. The camera zooms in when you aim down the sight and zooms in even further when you go into bullet time. When this isn't even necessary with it's already low FOV and the fact that enemies close the distance really quickly. Mixed with the twitchy animation this leads to looking at a pixel one second and then the enemy not being in your line of sight the next. The end result is you'll start mostly relying on melee and traps.

    Once you cross to the other side of the map the enemies themselves are tough. Every engagement feels like at least a mini boss fight. But enemies never come alone. Not only that but the poor enemy placement on the map means that an engagement with one group of enemies can spill over into another group and even a third. Imagine trying to line up a shot with three groups of boss like enemies barreling down on you. Your character often won't have time to get up before three enemies get a few hits in, tossing you around like a rag doll. Having platinumed games like Rogue Legacy and Bloodborne I found this game too much of a pain even on standard.

    The respawn logic boggles my mind. As a final boss quality stormhawk that I only defeated moments ago respawned almost instantly when I moved a few meters out of the area. In another area where I came upon and saved a civillian under attack the encounter respawned in exactly that form when I came back a minute later from picking flowers to heal the wounds I sustained from that encounter. Yet, an area that was designated with a type of machine I needed to complete a quest had no enemies anywhere close.

    Speaking of quests, you can't complete multiple tutorial quests at the same time. You have to choose one as active. This kind of constant micromanaging is a big part of the problem with Horizon.

    The game is also buggy. I've seen things like floating plants and dead enemies. NPCs teleporting from one spot to another or their torso disappearing. The game crashed on me a couple of times too.

    Another annoyance are Horizon's equivalent of towers that clear the fog of war from a map. They are mobile here. Which means if you missed your opportunity to get on it, you have to wait five minutes, standing around doing nothing, for them to come back around.

    The game does look amazing but even that's not without caveats. For one thing night time has a green hue that looks unnatural and there's too much black crush. Lip syncing can look completely off. You'll run across giant piles of snow that your character has no impact on. Just clipping through without as much as even a sound effect change from standard ground foot steps.    … Expand
  28. Zah
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    A beautiful master piece , great mechanics, a captivating story and an overly interesting world! i was expecting a ubisoft formula clone but to my surprise this game has soul! each side quest has some good voice acting and some thought put into it.

    The technology behind this game is amazing though i cant figure out why cloths dont get wet in water seems like something trivial to add and    A beautiful master piece , great mechanics, a captivating story and an overly interesting world! i was expecting a ubisoft formula clone but to my surprise this game has soul! each side quest has some good voice acting and some thought put into it.

    The technology behind this game is amazing though i cant figure out why cloths dont get wet in water seems like something trivial to add and my character did get stuck and almost drowned in very shallow water. but aside from some bugs that are not that major this game is close to perfection.

    Shame how some users keep abusing the system pretending to be unbiased ! "csgopro" was the first negative review i read giving this game a 0 while saying he's unbiased and the game is neither good or bad.... right
    Same user gives Zelda breath of the wild 10 praising how media is praising the game .... not biased much ?    … Expand
  29. Fyil
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    One of the best of the year for sure. fantastic landscapes combined with a compelling history and a complex battle system. In this time of brainless gameplay the game industry find itself, horizon zero Dawn brings a gameplay full of strategy that gives you the feeling of accomplishment after every battle. it's a must buy.
  30. CeloFernando
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    They put together a lot of feature of others games, however they got a unique result with this game. The main character is incredible and the culture of the tribes are so good. The only negative stuff is the impossibility of lock the camera in a enemie when you're in combat, but this not enough to remove some score.
  31. AmazedBunion
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    I took off 2 points because of how much they copied and pasted from other games like Far Cry and Assassins Creed. Mostly Far Cry though. Menus are the same. Concept is the same, aside from the robots part. Not original at all. Well done though.
  32. Goo4you
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    This is an IP that doesn't deserve to fade into Obscurity! The sheer amount of detail done for this title is astounding. The graphics are amazing, the control over the character is amazing, the detail put into conversation(s) is amazing. The amount of attention to detail is astounding (completing a piece of a quest before actually picking up said quest and there being dialogue imputed withThis is an IP that doesn't deserve to fade into Obscurity! The sheer amount of detail done for this title is astounding. The graphics are amazing, the control over the character is amazing, the detail put into conversation(s) is amazing. The amount of attention to detail is astounding (completing a piece of a quest before actually picking up said quest and there being dialogue imputed with natural inflections in language is that special kind of awesome). The story is thoughtful and unique, the combat is fresh and familiar at the same time.

    This is a new IP with all the right things done.

    Yet I fear for the title because as of this review, Zelda's Breath of the Wild has the chance of eclipsing this vibrant new world. I don't normally take stock in how high of a rating a game gets as being the staple of a great game, but when I see both 8's from users and critics, I fear that people will think this is just another "run-of-the-mill" title and not worth their time. It's very much worth your time filled with a fantastical theoretical world full of amazing depth.

    This is a shining beacon of just what video games as a medium can produce when passion, skill, and capital are used wisely.    … Expand
  33. Ibanez89
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    I'm loving this game the more I play it. At first, I found that it was quite repetitive in the first couple of hours since I didn't see any variation with weapons and combat. Once I expanded my arsenal and started exploring alot more, I started becoming more and more hooked.

    What I love: Gorgeous open world - It's huge and begging to be explored. Memorable landmarks . Interesting    I'm loving this game the more I play it. At first, I found that it was quite repetitive in the first couple of hours since I didn't see any variation with weapons and combat. Once I expanded my arsenal and started exploring alot more, I started becoming more and more hooked.

    What I love:
    Gorgeous open world - It's huge and begging to be explored.

    Memorable landmarks
    .
    Interesting characters - great back stories and Aloy's personality is just awesome. She will most certainly be one of playstations memorable characters alongside Nathan Drake etc.

    Amazing graphics - just..jawdropping. On par with high end pc graphics actually.

    Plenty of content - So many quests to do, collectables to find and places to discover and plenty of headshots on bandits as you take over their camps.

    Framerate stability - Yes thats right. A game so powerful at a stable 30 fps. Even on a standard ps4. Weather conditions may reduce it at times but nothing unplayable.

    Variety of enemies - each enemy (especially the machines) require a different approach and tactic to bring them down and have their weaknesses/strengths which force you to change weapons as you progress. They are not as easy as you may think, and its so rewarding once you beat them.

    A broad skill tree - Choose how you want to play and what you think will benefit you the most at your current progress.

    What I don't love:

    Climbing - Times where you think you can just hoist yourself up on a ledge, you cant. It just creates a lot of awkward jumping and depending on the area it can be frustrating to move around or even evade enemies. You can only scale cliff faces and objects that are bright yellow as an indication that you can climb it. I'm just confused why this wasn't factored in during development.

    Detection from enemies - I know some of them can spot you in tall grass by design, but what annoys me is once you trigger an explosion on a machine, they know where you are automatically eventhough you're hiding far away on a mountain shooting a fire arrow.

    Early game repetition - This was a big thing as it nearly ruined the game for me. After a couple of hours, the combat and quests feel the same and the lack of weapons don't do the game justice. That is until you start unlocking things which then its a different story.

    The repetition part is probably the biggest impact out of the negatives. But as soon as you start discovering more, learning what else you can do and expanding your arsenal, it turns into one of the most incredible games you will play in a long time. Do not miss out on this game if you love all or any of the games out of Far Cry, The Witcher, Monster Hunter and Tomb Raider.
    The moment you feel its becoming the same each mission and battle, just keep going. I felt like I needed to emphasise this. It starts off good, gets a bit weak then progresses stronger than ever. There is plenty to do and apparently its an easy platinum trophy!

    Just get this game :)
    Final Verdict - 8.5/10    … Expand
  34. MrMicrowave
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Beautiful visuals, engaging story, diverse and challenging gameplay. Also featuring a fantastic, genuine-feeling world. Hard to make a better open-world game than this.
  35. Lamplight
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    The thrill of the hunt is alive in this game, the feeling of stalking your pray and traps or dodging from within a snapmaws jaw never gets old.

    Overall the gameplay is super refined and enjoyable but not the most unique as it borrows heavily from other games. However it does take these borrowed elements and refine them. The story is compelling and mysterious, filled with an    The thrill of the hunt is alive in this game, the feeling of stalking your pray and traps or dodging from within a snapmaws jaw never gets old.

    Overall the gameplay is super refined and enjoyable but not the most unique as it borrows heavily from other games. However it does take these borrowed elements and refine them.

    The story is compelling and mysterious, filled with an interesting main cast and upon completion I wanted to delve deeper into the world and discover more of its mysteries.

    Graphics are a masterclass, especially for me in the lighting. Ive never experienced such moody moonlit adventures, the rays of light shining through the trees is quite breathtaking.

    For me this is close to perfection and is only held back by its lack of originality in gameplay.    … Expand
  36. Bravo2Zero0
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    What a great leap forward for Guerrilla Games! This Open World RPG has pretty much what an Open World RPG needs! The story, the weapons, stealth aspects, the AI.... need i go on? This has to be my Game of 2017 and even Game of the Generation.
  37. user27520
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is awesome the story is great and the side missions will keep you playing this game for hours the graphics are also great and i think guerilla did an an awesome job with this game and that it is going to be one of the best games of 2017.I definately recommend it to everyone and especially if you already have a ps4 this is a must buy for your collection
  38. DefinitelyMayb
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Not a perfect game by any stretch of the imagination, but a really good attempt at making one. Everything about Horizon is made of love and an understanding how open world RPG ought to work. It is incredible that a studio once famous for making the pretty looking average-first person, Killzone, has gone and done this. Kudos is well deserved here. The combat is arguably the best bow +arrowNot a perfect game by any stretch of the imagination, but a really good attempt at making one. Everything about Horizon is made of love and an understanding how open world RPG ought to work. It is incredible that a studio once famous for making the pretty looking average-first person, Killzone, has gone and done this. Kudos is well deserved here. The combat is arguably the best bow +arrow combo I have every played and sets a really high standard of rewarding gameplay that never feels tiresome, yet technically you are doing the same thing again. The open world is one of the best I've seen and the enemy AI is awesome.

    The biggest flaw of Horizon is that it literally borrows all its elements from every other game. There a bit of Far Cry here, Witcher 3 here, Dark Souls here, Shadow of Mordor etc. However, when these components are done so well, you can't help but appreciate what a masterpiece of a game this is. Although at times the story and characters feel a bit shallow, I was never bored advancing the story, and even collecting the collectibles never felt like a chore (unlike most other Ubisoft piss takes). Horizon showcases how a proper open world should always be and that player agency is the utmost importance here.

    I hope with the upcoming sequel they might make the world a bit smaller, but a bit richer in tasks to do. I would also like to see if they could incorporate a new gameplay mechanic to showcase its difference.    … Expand
  39. scoobijohn
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    beautiful game, fantastic musical score, great sound design and the most engaging combat against ROBOTIC DINOSAURS!!!! games just dont get any better than this, the story is well written. only small thing i would have liked is a little influence over the story, but that does make writing a tight story that works well much more difficult. normally i would give this game a 9.7 or therebeautiful game, fantastic musical score, great sound design and the most engaging combat against ROBOTIC DINOSAURS!!!! games just dont get any better than this, the story is well written. only small thing i would have liked is a little influence over the story, but that does make writing a tight story that works well much more difficult. normally i would give this game a 9.7 or there abouts, but gave it a full 10 because of all the idiots that give it a 0 because its not zelda or for xbox… Expand
  40. Dinosaur83
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Perfection, there has not been a game of this calibre out for some time, it has elements that remind me of the Monster Hunter series, hunts/gathering/carving etc and is also very Witcheresque. Combat is awesome, the graphics look visually stunning, and there is no set way to play this game, you can do as you please. A must buy for any PS owner
  41. B00Z3_M31ST3R
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Horizon is fantastic. The game demonstrates the graphical potential of the PS4 with fluid animations even with a LARGE number of articles on screen. Guerrilla's first RPG features a masterfully written story with references and metaphors to subjects like : religion, class relations and the ideological gap between generations. Subjects that are sometimes clumsily addressed, even in moreHorizon is fantastic. The game demonstrates the graphical potential of the PS4 with fluid animations even with a LARGE number of articles on screen. Guerrilla's first RPG features a masterfully written story with references and metaphors to subjects like : religion, class relations and the ideological gap between generations. Subjects that are sometimes clumsily addressed, even in more traditional mediums. Where Horizon : Zero Dawn really shines though is in its gameplay. The main enemies encountered in the games are "the machines" robotic "animals" that populate the game world and the the developers managed to balance perfectly between challenging and fun. The IA of these machines makes combat stimulating and engaging. All of them having different sets of strengths and weaknesses that you can take advantage of with different weapons and equipment that can be upgraded. Thu human enemies on the other hand could have used some work but combat against humans is not the focus of the gameplay so there is little to be affected by here. The controls in Horizon are nothing short of stellar, letting you chain all the movements at you disposal seamlessly, running then sliding in the dirt while taking a shot at a machine's weak point and finishing with a dodge to the nearest shrub to hide from other robots that were just made aware of your presence, all executed with one of the most fluid and responsive controls I've ever experienced outside of a fighting game. You'll find yourself trying to find the most acrobatic and cinematic way to bring down your enemies on many occasions. Horizon : Zero Dawn is well worth your time and should be on any self respecting gamer's bucket list. A true masterpiece.… Expand
  42. Vloeza
    Mar 7, 2017
    4
    I really enjoyed the ending to this game. I only with it could have been better at allowing the player to enjoy more of the story than it did. It was difficult to find the right time to play the story and not. However, the mechanics are great.
  43. Frediclear
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Love this game.. Just it..
    So far i played 20 hours gameplay just farming and walking..
    Its must buy for PS4 owner..
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  44. German_Cruz
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Juego adictivo, largo, con una historia, un lore y una banda sonora brutal y un gameplay sobresaliente y que en ningún momento se hace pesado o monótono. Gráficamente es una bestia parda incluso en su versión de Ps4 Standard y el que venga doblado íntegramente al castellano (y con un doblaje tan sobresaliente) es otro plus más. Si le tengo que poner alguna pega es a la gestión deJuego adictivo, largo, con una historia, un lore y una banda sonora brutal y un gameplay sobresaliente y que en ningún momento se hace pesado o monótono. Gráficamente es una bestia parda incluso en su versión de Ps4 Standard y el que venga doblado íntegramente al castellano (y con un doblaje tan sobresaliente) es otro plus más. Si le tengo que poner alguna pega es a la gestión de inventario, que no tiene la profundidad de otros de su género (The Witcher 3). Juegazo exclusivo a tener muy en cuenta y claro candidato al GOTY del 2017.… Expand
  45. nastybutler224
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I never never played a more beautiful game in my life. I feel like I joined the pc master race or something. I have a 4k HDR tv and this is the first game I have ever seen use it to it's fullest.
  46. Jacob_D
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. And my favorite RPG. The story is amazing, and the ending has a suprise I didn't see coming. Buy, play, and complete this game. There is so much to do outside of the campaign to like collectibles, side missions, dungeons called cauldrons, and taking over eclipse camps.
  47. julepe
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    One of the best games Sony has ever made, There are so many things to do and the variants this game has are completely unique. Gorgeus graphics, fun gameplay, amazing combat.
  48. HydroRayz
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game is obtuse, so unconventional, you really haven't seen it before, this is the game you want, but don't know you need. This game will blow your mind, Sony's biggest hit of 2017 so far, it's simply a masterpiece.
  49. LeeGuy
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Just a good fun game. Put in 30+ hours in the first two days. Great world building, great combat system. The game is just downright fun. Don't really have anything bad to say about it.
  50. linksys17
    Mar 7, 2017
    8
    Last Horizon Zero Dawn is a good game.

    I have been playing RPGs and Action Adventure Open World games for a long time on many platforms and can say with absolute certainty that Last Horizon is a worthy modern action open world game, but an rpg... that might be debatable. I know that rpg gamers have high expectations and Last Horizon doesn't exactly meet them. Last Horizon Zero Dawn    Last Horizon Zero Dawn is a good game.

    I have been playing RPGs and Action Adventure Open World games for a long time on many
    platforms and can say with absolute certainty that Last Horizon is a worthy modern action open world game,
    but an rpg... that might be debatable. I know that rpg gamers have high expectations and Last Horizon doesn't exactly meet them.
    Last Horizon Zero Dawn is best approached as an action game with rpg elements.
    Basically if you came into the game expecting Far Cry, you will be pleasantly surprised.
    If you came into the game expecting witcher 3 or skyrim you will be massively disappointed.
    There are no real leveled stats or gear just tiered weapons with "modification coils" that you use to give certain buffs
    like elemental damage, armor piercing and regular damage. When you level you get 10 extra HP and a skill point to use on the
    somewhat limited perk/skill system. It is mostly passive skills, not many active skills. Besides the relatively simplistic
    combat and leveling system the sidequests are relatively boring with a lack of emphasis on interesting characters and deep narrative.
    There are a few exceptions but I will not spoil them. Basically witcher and skyrim have much better side quests with more attention to detail.
    Another issue was the audio, there was alot of echoing and poor surround sound support. You would expect an immersive open world to get the
    audio right..... right???

    Now that I got the negatives out of the way let me tell you what this game does right. The main story. It is wonderful and has some very deep
    and emotional content. The combat. It is very fun and it was engaging and made me interested in learning about the different effective ways
    of taking down certain machines. The visuals. It was stunning and HDR really brought out the colors and contrast.
    A lot of mid-tones were crystal clear and wouldn't have been with 8 bit color. I wish their non engine cut scenes were in 10 bit but oh well.
    The frame pacing is also really good and there were few frame drops. I am a PC gamer as well and I have a 144hz monitor but the frame pacing did a
    good job of preventing headaches and dizziness with the 30 fps cap.

    I had really low expectations for this game, mostly because Guerrilla Games never made a rpg. I also knew that if Sony wanted to make this game
    a console seller to kids they would have to make it pretty "PG" to expand the audience. Fortunately there were some adult themes, but not many :( damn kids.

    Overall I was expecting Far Cry with robot dinosaurs but Last Horizon Zero Dawn is more than that.
    For all the RPG nerds out there like me here is my scale for this game.

    Far Cry------Last Horizon---------------------Witcher 3    … Expand
  51. cerukm
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    I just finished getting the platinum trophy for this game, and it is pretty close to being perfect.

    The story is well written, it may seem pretty cliche at first, but it pretty quickly opens up and has you begging to find out more of the lore and how things got the way they are now. Combat is very fluid, and fun. There are not a lot of different types of enemies, but they never get    I just finished getting the platinum trophy for this game, and it is pretty close to being perfect.

    The story is well written, it may seem pretty cliche at first, but it pretty quickly opens up and has you begging to find out more of the lore and how things got the way they are now.

    Combat is very fluid, and fun. There are not a lot of different types of enemies, but they never get boring, No two machines are the same, and their abilities are quite varied. The only complaint I have about them are the annoying murder birds, but there has to be atleast one annoying enemy, right?

    The graphics speak for themselves, the environments are beautiful and varied, nothing feels like it was copy/pasted from somewhere else.

    The characters could use some improvement, with the exception of a few, most are pretty bland.

    My onlly real complaint about the game is the lack of useful and unique equipment, there's a very small amount of weapons, most of them are exactly the same with elemental properties being the only difference. The same goes for the armor, there are only a few sets of armor, and the stats on them are pretty much useless and the only difference is how they look, with the exception of the "secret" armor, which is pretty overpowered, but ugly.

    Overall it's a great game, thoroughly enjoyable and worth the time invested if you decide to pick it up.    … Expand
  52. Axebrossia
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Sometimes i dont understand some people! This game is **** awesome!! Horizon Dawn proves the perfect combination with history and open world. Aloy is a incredible caracter, i love her.
  53. Brokenstaples
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    While I don't think this game is a 10/10 like so many people have given it, I do think its FUN, and i mean really fun. If you own a PS4 I would consider this a must buy, especially if you like open world games. Horizon: Zero Dawn does a lot of things right making it a joy to play though the entire 40+ hour game, however there are a few things holding it back from being prefect.While I don't think this game is a 10/10 like so many people have given it, I do think its FUN, and i mean really fun. If you own a PS4 I would consider this a must buy, especially if you like open world games. Horizon: Zero Dawn does a lot of things right making it a joy to play though the entire 40+ hour game, however there are a few things holding it back from being prefect.

    Graphics(9/10): Anyone who has seen any of the trailers or game-play footage knows that Horizon has stellar graphics. From the environment to the metal beasts you face through out the world, it looks amazing. There are several moments when traveling on foot to the many diverse locations in world that you want to sit back and appreciate the view. From walking through the woods and seeing the sunlight break through the trees to the awesome machines and there amazing attack animations and designs. The only place where I fear the graphics fell short is the character models. Many seem reused, to the point that during many side missions I couldn't tell the difference between many of the characters. Some do have unique faces, and the faces are all well done, with intricate outfits, hair and especially eyes, damn those eyes look good. Finally my biggest complaint with the graphics is while faces are nice to look at, the facial emotions the characters express are very stiff. They almost always have the same facial expression of boredom. I personally think Aloy has the worst facial animation, that rarely changes, always with her mouth slightly open likes she constantly confused, which she is as far as the story goes, I just wish she had more facial expressions to help us to better understand her as a character.

    Sound(9/10) : Another incredibly strong point with only one thing holding it back, so I will start with the bad. One thing I despise in games is when the characters decide to say certain phrase either at inappropriate times or they say the phrase so much that its effect is lost, or worst case scenario becomes annoying, and Aloy gets a little annoying. She will constantly say the same phrase of how she has escaped detection or how useful these herbs are at times where it makes so sense or so frequently to become frustrating. To some this might not bother you, but to me its lazy and all it does is ruin the experience. Aside from that the sounds are great, voice acting is well done, the music takes aback seat most of the time and it sets the mood when it needs to, helping with the feeling of wonder or excitement. The sound of the machines is top notch, with head phones on the sound of combat will suck you right up in the world and make you feel like your the one in life and death fight with a metal T-rex shooting laser beams from his mouth and charging through rocks while your arrows ping off its armored plates. They did the sound right.

    Story(8/10): The main story felt compelling from start to finish. its has enough mystery and discovery throughout to keep you wanting to play the next mission. There are numerous audio logs and journals to help you understand the story more and the helps flesh out the other characters. I like this type of storytelling if done right, but if you don't prefer to sit back and hear someone talk about something you cant see or read for a few minutes you might not get as much out of it as I did. The side missions are a different affair, while some have interesting stories and twists some are just lazy excuses for you to go hunt machines or kill some bandits. They were very hit and miss and none of them really blew me away . They will suffice but there are nothing spectacular, the big draw is the main story.

    Game-play(9/10): This is what the game does best. Even after playing for so many hours I can still have a blast when I go out into the wild to fight the several machines that are in Horizon. Each machine has different attacks, behaves in slightly different ways and have different strategies to beating. You have multiple different weapons that have different uses and elemental attacks, giving you even more options when fighting the hordes of machines and bandits. I cannot express how much fun it is to fight the machines, from setting up an ambush of traps and having a surprise attack to knock out the dangerous weapon on a machine before it can use it against me, just to pick it up and use it against it and its allies. The side missions usually devolve into: go to this location, scan for tracks which you lead to bandits and machines you need to kill, which seems like it might be repetitive but the combat is so good that i never minded it. The world is dotted with collectibles, there also hunting grounds with fun and actually helpful challenges and many other fun activities. There are a few problems though, fighting humans isn't nearly as fun (duh) and the stealth is pretty average.

    The game has some minor flaws, but make no mistake, its a must buy.    … Expand
  54. trollkiller55
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I didnt think any game could pull me away from Nioh, but this one has. One of the best RPGs in the last 5 years, and gorgeous to look at. The detail is amazing, as is the gameplay with the dinobots. Highly addictive and highly recommended
  55. Frankjack77
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    HZD is an great new game for everyone who loves adventure. I knew it would be ok to try. But when I started playing I grew to love it. The graphics on it are the best I've seen for me playing on a PS4 pro with a 4k hdr tv. I finally got my money's worth out of the tv. Since it's exclusive to PlayStation I feel like people should buy one just for this game. This has got to be game of the year.
  56. mostlyharmless5
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn is genuinely one of the best games I've ever played! I'm a couple dozen hours in, so far, and I find myself more and more drawn in each and every time I sit down to play. Between the compelling story, the beautiful graphics, and the great gameplay, this game is INCREDIBLY well made and the developers seemed to think of everything! It reminds me a bit of Skyrim, whichHorizon Zero Dawn is genuinely one of the best games I've ever played! I'm a couple dozen hours in, so far, and I find myself more and more drawn in each and every time I sit down to play. Between the compelling story, the beautiful graphics, and the great gameplay, this game is INCREDIBLY well made and the developers seemed to think of everything! It reminds me a bit of Skyrim, which is always a great thing, but with a bit of Far Cry Primal thrown into the mix. This was one of the most anticipated games for me this year and it's truly lived up to all the hype!

    I don't think I've ever reviewed any games on Metacritic before, but I was checking out the user score for the game and noticed it was far lower than I expected and wanted to see why. I noticed that there were a ton of users giving this game a 0 score and, upon reading those reviews, I noticed that nearly every single one of the reviews was complete garbage--people badmouthing open world games, people criticizing the great gameplay, people complaining about the types of missions in the game...and the list goes on...

    Anyway, these fabricated false reviews compelled me to review the game accurately, so that it's true worth is being correctly communicated to gamers interested in giving it a try!

    Overall, it's an incredible game with a great story, a huge open world, awesome gameplay, and beautiful graphics! If you're a fan of those things, then definitely give it a try--I doubt you'll have any/many complaints about Horizon Zero Dawn!    … Expand
  57. iohannfus
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Gameplay with brilliant built, each quest is well implemented, fluid gameplay that keeps you focused and well anchored in the story, alternation and diversity of missions is a masterpiece. A game for any enthusiast, not just for those who own an ps4 ( for those it is the best exclusivity).
  58. pa2jynxx
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    While this game doesn't necessarily bring anything ground-breaking to the open world adventure rpg genre, it does deliver everything you would expect from a game of this type perfectly. Once you get through the somewhat vague early steps and find your footing, Horizon: Zero Dawn offers a compelling and well-crafted story about the fall of civilization and the fight for a new future in aWhile this game doesn't necessarily bring anything ground-breaking to the open world adventure rpg genre, it does deliver everything you would expect from a game of this type perfectly. Once you get through the somewhat vague early steps and find your footing, Horizon: Zero Dawn offers a compelling and well-crafted story about the fall of civilization and the fight for a new future in a beautifully realized world that is massively expansive and alive. The main character is fantastically voiced and believable and the combat is fast and exciting.

    Any way you cut it, this game is a milestone for the PS4 and a must play for fans of the genre. It has not been getting the review scores that it deserves.    … Expand
  59. cgsaunders97
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    From beginning to end, Horizon: Zero Dawn is a truly fantastic, memorable, and a shining example of how to do an open-world RPG that doesn't get tiresome.

    With an intriguing protagonist, a beautiful world packed with things to see and do, and an interesting story, this is absolutely a game you just have to experience.
  60. Gurrdin
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    A beautifully designed game and an early Game of the Year contender. The Decima engine shows that it's capable of being one of the best video game engines in the world. Horizon Zero Dawn is easily the best game I have ever seen. It's helped by great art direction, but the engine brings that art to life in a breathtaking world, and coupled with a wonderful combat system, Horizon is aA beautifully designed game and an early Game of the Year contender. The Decima engine shows that it's capable of being one of the best video game engines in the world. Horizon Zero Dawn is easily the best game I have ever seen. It's helped by great art direction, but the engine brings that art to life in a breathtaking world, and coupled with a wonderful combat system, Horizon is a keeper.

    The gameplay is largely based around using your bow and various types of arrows against a variety of machines, and that all works very well. There's a helpful mechanic which slows down time, which you will probably need to hit the weak points on some of the faster kinds of enemies in the game. I found myself using each kind of arrow depending on the situation, which reflects good design. I also found myself going about each kind of fight differently. I found that some enemies were easier to take on using explosive traps, while others were better fought using raw firepower. Like the variety in ammo, that reflects good enemy design.

    I will give criticism to some of the human enemies. They're just not quite as interesting to fight as the machines. It makes sense to fight them within the context of the story, but it's not Horizon's strongest point in the gameplay department. They're easily taken out with headshots, and they're not as fun as the monsters that prowl the rest of the world.

    I really enjoy post-apocalypse stories where you don't really know what happened, and you uncover the mystery as the story goes on. Horizon does exactly that. The only thing you really know at the start is that humanity has been reduced back to a tribal state, and there are machines out there that will attack any humans on sight. You slowly piece together the heroine's story and how she ties into what's going on with the rest of the world. The story is fun and interesting, and you get to meet colorful characters along the way. I found most of the characters entertaining, and they really felt like they were just trying to get by in a world that was actively trying to kill them.

    With the gameplay and story both being fun and enjoyable, the only thing left is the world design. There are three unique environments, and all of them are beautifully crafted. Snowy areas filled with hills and mountains, deserts with mesas and canyons, and lush jungle where many invisible predators wait. Each one is fun to explore and littered with secrets that detail the world before machines took over.

    Overall, this has been one of my favorite games. Everything comes together to make a fun experience. After getting the platinum trophy, my save file clocked in at just under 40 hours. It doesn't last too long, but it lasts long enough to feel satisfying. You won't have a nightmarishly long game to go through, but you won't just have a bite-sized snack of a game either. I personally recommend this to any PS4 owner. It's a truly wonderful and beautiful video game.    … Expand
  61. mrpig
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Graphics: 10 Fantastic
    Story: 9 Interesting
    Gameplay: 9 fun
    Cutscene 6 not very good
    Fun: 10 very fun
    Comment: A game for dreamer
  62. Firehalk_
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I find it really unfair with the game studio to come here and give it a 0 just because "whatever". Seriously, a 0 for a game like this is only meant to disrupt the astonishing rank that it could possibly have. The game is amazing!

    The combat mechanics are really unique. And it's far from boring considering the amount of variations in territories and machine types. You can of course    I find it really unfair with the game studio to come here and give it a 0 just because "whatever". Seriously, a 0 for a game like this is only meant to disrupt the astonishing rank that it could possibly have. The game is amazing!

    The combat mechanics are really unique. And it's far from boring considering the amount of variations in territories and machine types.

    You can of course compare to Far Cry 4 or any other open world games... There are elements that will be common to any games that fit this genre - that's expected. But the way they built it here is not the same at all. There is a LOT of variety in this game, something I have never seen before.

    IMHO this game is way more fun than any other open world games that I have ever played.    … Expand
  63. papadrew7
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game will go down as one of the greatest games of all time. With amazing graphics, compelling story, engaging combat, and characters you really care about this game is a grand slam. Great job guerrilla games!
  64. jordysli
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    One of the Best Games I've Ever Played.
    This is the best looking game I have ever played on a console.
    I play alot of games and alot of open world games and this is by far one of the best that I have ever played. With an open world similar to Skyrim, Cafting system similar to Far Cry, Climbing similar to Drakes Uncharted. There is a vast array of amazingly detailed animal replicated    One of the Best Games I've Ever Played.
    This is the best looking game I have ever played on a console.
    I play alot of games and alot of open world games and this is by far one of the best that I have ever played.
    With an open world similar to Skyrim, Cafting system similar to Far Cry, Climbing similar to Drakes Uncharted. There is a vast array of amazingly detailed animal replicated machines in this post apocalyptic thriller.
    Amazing graphics, great gameplay, fun boss fights, good voice acting with a stunning amount of detail to every landscape, weapon, machine and human alike. Quality game that will now be turned into a franchise. As a sony fan, I am more than pleased with this game, especially after such high reviews (leading me to raise my expectations) This game still far surpasses my expectations and should be on everyone's list of games to pick up if you enjoy Open World games or Third/First person shooters.    … Expand
  65. GoodApollo88
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    AMAZING!!! the best game to grace the PS4 so far. Great story, great visuals, superb combat and an enthralling protagonist in Aloy. It borrow alot from other open world games like The Witcher 3, Far Cry, Tomb Raider, Assassin's Creed to name a few. But HZD manages to distinguish itself with it's own identity. The world is filled with so much to do and the mystery surrounding HZD makes youAMAZING!!! the best game to grace the PS4 so far. Great story, great visuals, superb combat and an enthralling protagonist in Aloy. It borrow alot from other open world games like The Witcher 3, Far Cry, Tomb Raider, Assassin's Creed to name a few. But HZD manages to distinguish itself with it's own identity. The world is filled with so much to do and the mystery surrounding HZD makes you want to play it more and more and delve deeper into the game. Combat against the machines is intense and finding ways to take down the machines and discovering new species of machines keeps the game fresh and exciting,
    For me this the best RPG I have played. The best PS4 exclusive and early contender for Game of the Year! The world is great, The srory intriguing, interesting characters, fantastic combat, I can't understand what's not to like. Guerrilla games have no only met expectations, they have overwhelmingly surpassed them. Horizon Zero Dawn is a masterpiece!! Every PS4 owner needs this game!!    … Expand
  66. DanteA
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn is an amazing game. The controls feel very good and the combat is extremely fun and exhilarating in the most intense fights. It reminds me a lot of Avatar the Last Air Bender and is easily one of best worlds I've ever played through. There are certainly some meh things about the game but none really come to mind right now. I guess some of the facial animations are offHorizon Zero Dawn is an amazing game. The controls feel very good and the combat is extremely fun and exhilarating in the most intense fights. It reminds me a lot of Avatar the Last Air Bender and is easily one of best worlds I've ever played through. There are certainly some meh things about the game but none really come to mind right now. I guess some of the facial animations are off sometimes but its not that terrible.… Expand
  67. Multipleman
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Gorilla Games really knocked one out of the park with this one. The fact that this is a new IP is mind boggling. If I didn't know better I would of thought Gorilla Games had been making open world action RPGs for years. Horizon is possibly the finest example of what a release should be. Looks like a dream, plays like a dream, incredibly stable, lots of content, interesting story, excitingGorilla Games really knocked one out of the park with this one. The fact that this is a new IP is mind boggling. If I didn't know better I would of thought Gorilla Games had been making open world action RPGs for years. Horizon is possibly the finest example of what a release should be. Looks like a dream, plays like a dream, incredibly stable, lots of content, interesting story, exciting combat. I couldn't possibly ask for more from a new title. Will certainly grow into one of the most memorable franchises in last 10 years.… Expand
  68. skyrimmer2
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Although horizon zero dawn had almost perfect reviews I still wasn't expecting too much from this game... but I was very wrong. This game is fantastic and is easily in the top 5 all time games I have ever played. One thing you cannot appreciate by watching videos of gameplay is how smooth and great the game is to play, the mechanics of this game are big plus for me.
    Unfortunately a game    Although horizon zero dawn had almost perfect reviews I still wasn't expecting too much from this game... but I was very wrong. This game is fantastic and is easily in the top 5 all time games I have ever played. One thing you cannot appreciate by watching videos of gameplay is how smooth and great the game is to play, the mechanics of this game are big plus for me.
    Unfortunately a game of this magnitude will attract a lot of jealous, rage filled, teary eyed xbox and pc fanboys to give it 0 out of 10 so they feel better about not getting to play it.    … Expand
  69. rippmaster
    Mar 7, 2017
    0
    I sadly did not like it. It was to much of a "chore" and not so much "fun". Sure fine graphics, nice sound, nice polish. But the gameplay just isnt there. better of saving your money for another game.
  70. raygogo
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    迄今为止玩到的最好玩的PS4游戏，非常期待续作！惊人的游戏图形，精美绝伦的场景设计，让人痴迷的战斗环节，以及绝妙的故事剧情！这绝对是一款2017年的神作！我推荐所有的PS4万家，都应该买一份HORIZON: ZERO DAWN！他真的是一款非常棒的开放世界RPG！对了，游戏中的BGM也非常豪华，代入感十足！
  71. cye0922
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Great graphic, AI, machines, combat, weapon, story, stable frame rate and i definitely rate it at 10/10. Best game experiences i ever played, It just simply perfect!
  72. mikepatyaev
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Sony's best game of 2017 so far! If you enjoyed the Witcher 3, you will love this, there's so much to do, the game is beautiful, its a must buy for any ps4 owner.
  73. Maan
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    From the moment the game started I was mesmerized, the beauty, the story telling and how well they explain the movements etc of the game. I'm not at all an RPG gamer, I dislike it, but for this game it's different. I think Guerilla games did a very well job with this and it deserves it's credits! I really enjoy the game and the details are stunning, i'm hooked. 10/10 it's definitely a must buy!
  74. Nairdan
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Outstanding graphics which are the best for an open world game and a fantastic gameplay with fun fight mechanics and an interesting RPG component, all i want from a game.
  75. Dimbirdy
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Among all the open world survival AAA game, this one has the one of the, if not the, best gameplay I have ever experienced.
    You can shoot component out of machines and can even use against them. For example you can grab the disk launcher from a Thunderjaw's back to fire at it.
    Machines all have cells that can produce different effects when shot by the certain element of arrows, which will significantly weakens them. Shooting a fire arrow at the Blaze Canister of a Broadhead's will cause an area of effect explosion and damage it.
    You can also tie down machines by firing at them with a rope caster, which will cause them staggered and expose their weak spots.
    By overriding machines they become your ally for a set of amount of time or infinitely if you learned the skill. It will help you defeat your enemy.

    When fighting against human enemies, you can either play stealth or loud. Ultilising the skill you learn will make you invulnerable even when fighting multiple enemies at same time.

    This game so far is a combination of farcry primal and Tomb Raider.    … Expand
  76. Kenshiro13
    Mar 7, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good premise, excellent visuals. Those are the only good things I can come up with.
    Because everything else falls flat in the end.
    Story, nothing new to be fair outside the premise I mean. "Plot twists" can be seen miles away, characters are forgettable, Aloy is not that interesting and her story feels like a copy of Naruto (The outcast who is motherless and fatherless, shunned while the protagonist doesn't understand why, wants to prove that they aren't a waste of space and to understand why they are shunned, goes to war to prevent end of the world, but admittedly that is where it stop)
    And let's not forget the sequel baiting ending, come on!
    And towards the end the combat started to breakdown, or I was extremely unlucky and had tons of bugs, arrows going through enemies, arrows not hitting the weak spot, human enemies not dying from a head shots from the strongest bow (sometimes it did kill but sometimes it didn't, both the "leader" enemies and grunts)
    Admittedly there is plenty of activities which prolong the game time, but I see no reason to play it again.
    People are hyping this game way too much, and in it's hurting the game.
    Don't get me wrong it is a good game but everyone gave it good reviews way too easily.    … Expand
  77. GarethFox
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Bəzi kiçik nöqsanlara baxmayaraq böyük bir oyun, və bir babat hekayə (lakin biz robosaurs öldürmək üçün buradayıq və HZD matça ki verir, vicdanlı olsun).

    demək olar ki, hər bir mübarizəyə əsas hazırlanması, müvafiq silah seçilməsi, və yaxşı bir oyun plan var - - Bu gameplay baxımından Witcher-esque lakin ifrat diqqət ilə mübarizə və gizli idi. Siz tanking və ya bir şey meleeing, dövr    Bəzi kiçik nöqsanlara baxmayaraq böyük bir oyun, və bir babat hekayə (lakin biz robosaurs öldürmək üçün buradayıq və HZD matça ki verir, vicdanlı olsun).

    demək olar ki, hər bir mübarizəyə əsas hazırlanması, müvafiq silah seçilməsi, və yaxşı bir oyun plan var - - Bu gameplay baxımından Witcher-esque lakin ifrat diqqət ilə mübarizə və gizli idi. Siz tanking və ya bir şey meleeing, dövr olacaq - Siz ekstremal bahis qarşı bir ovçu istəyirik, və hətta orta çətinlik, unutmaq icazə verilməyəcək. kayışlar və oxlar ilə parça nəhəng robotlar parça aşağı qoparmaq əsmək heç vaxt bu oyun və isteğe content ağlabatan hissəsini başa çatdırmaq üçün lazım 40-ish saatlarında köhnə olur.

    developers hər bot edilməsi daxil çox vaxt qoymaq və hər bir unikal təcrübə qarşılaşa. Siz hələ daxil hər qrup beləliklə müxtəlif tərkibə malikdir ki, onunla məşğul olmaq hər bir bot üçün xüsusi strategiyaları aşağı nailed sonra da fərqli yanaşma tələb edir. Müəyyən bir spot təsərrüfatı seçmək, lakin narahat deyil, əgər iki dəfə eyni qarşılaşma bunu çıxacağıq yeganə yoldur. dünya böyük və aşağı həll etmək üçün heç bir səbəb yoxdur.

    döyüş ilə Mənim yalnız şikayət nəzarət sxemi və istifadəçi interfeysi ilə bir neçə bitkin qərarlar var ki. Hər şey ARPGs üçün "standart" gözləntiləri fərqli bir düyməsinə, belə ki, siz onları yenidən idarə qədər yaxşı honlanmış instinktlərdən bir öhdəlik olacaq. Bu sıx pöhrəlik uçan canlılar mübarizə gəlir xüsusilə təsadüfi kamera məsələlər də var. kamera pis mümkün anda ot və kol altında salınan bir vərdiş var. ümumi olsa Kiçik annoyances.    … Expand
  78. EmirKhorasani
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I have just completed the story of Horizon: Zero Dawn. I have never been so violently moved to tears by a story.

    The narrative grabs you halfway through and it is one of the most powerful narratives I've ever experienced. Coupled with incredibly fun and fulfilling combat, it makes Horizon: Zero Dawn a system seller for the PS4 and a must play game for everyone. This is the best game    I have just completed the story of Horizon: Zero Dawn. I have never been so violently moved to tears by a story.

    The narrative grabs you halfway through and it is one of the most powerful narratives I've ever experienced. Coupled with incredibly fun and fulfilling combat, it makes Horizon: Zero Dawn a system seller for the PS4 and a must play game for everyone.

    This is the best game on PS4, Period.    … Expand
  79. Cirithewitcher
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Ludum absolute pulchra. Aliquot horas referendis in Sum. Attonitus visuals et lenis ludum ludo tantum magnam fabula, terribilis amplas movies, et tamen non minorum. Optimus quod vidi quia tantum primas fabulas Sicarius Symbolum ludos. RPG absolute debetis ludere.
  80. Stonecutterkid
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Top notch AI and the combat is sooooo satisfying, I just got to motherheart and I am very interested to find out what happens next, the opening really sets the tone!… Expand
  81. Nphyx
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    A great game, despite some minor flaws and a mediocre story (but let's be honest, we're here to kill robosaurs, and HZD delivers on that in spades).

    It's Witcher-esque in terms of gameplay - preparation, proper weapon selection, and a good game plan are key to almost every fight - but with extreme emphasis on ranged combat and stealth. You won't be tanking or meleeing anything, period -    A great game, despite some minor flaws and a mediocre story (but let's be honest, we're here to kill robosaurs, and HZD delivers on that in spades).

    It's Witcher-esque in terms of gameplay - preparation, proper weapon selection, and a good game plan are key to almost every fight - but with extreme emphasis on ranged combat and stealth. You won't be tanking or meleeing anything, period - you're a hunter against extreme odds, and you won't be allowed to forget it, even at medium difficulty. The thrill of tearing down gigantic robots piece by piece with slings and arrows never gets old during the 40-ish hours it takes to complete the game and a reasonable portion of the optional content.

    The developers put a lot of time into making each bot and each encounter a unique experience. Even after you've nailed down specific strategies for each individual bot you still have to deal with the fact that each group you run into has a different composition and thus requires a different approach. The only way you'll end up doing the same encounter twice is if you choose to farm a specific spot, but don't bother. The world is huge and there's no reason to settle down.

    My only complaint with combat is that there are a few wonky decisions with the control scheme and user interface. Everything is on a different button than 'standard' expectations for ARPGs, so your well-honed instincts are going to be a liability until you manage to retrain them. There are also occasional camera issues, especially when it comes to fighting flying creatures in dense undergrowth. The camera has a habit of swinging under grass and bushes at the worst possible time. Minor annoyances though overall.

    The crafting system is a token inclusion that I almost forgot to mention. Gear customization is important to taking down the toughest critters, but ammo and consumable crafting is trivial to the point of being a UI flaw rather than a game mechanic. You can even brew up potions and make arrows mid-combat, and sadly you have to due to heavy inventory limitations.

    HZD's setting is a fresh take on the post-apocalyptic genre, and the big reveal about how everything went wrong managed to bring some new twists to old tropes. The main story is sometimes painfully "chosen one" / "Mary Sue" and character development is relatively weak for everyone except the main character, but it's better than you might expect from a company that hasn't done an RPG before. The writing in general seems like an unnecessary addition to a great open-world sandbox, and they might have been better off eschewing it ala Shadows of Mordor than the Bethesda-esque approach they landed on. The Witcher 3 may have proved that it's possible to do powerful storytelling in a sandbox game, but Bethesda (and, now, HZD) have proven again and again that it's not critical.

    Given that Aloy is an outcast among outcasts, from an isolated, superstitious, and backward tribe (even by the standards of her world), she seems to be an instant expert at everything, from the things you'd expect as a hunter and outdoors(wo)man to things you might find implausible. She doesn't express any shock, confusion or amazement at almost anything she has no reason to know about. This might be due to her single notable flaw, which is that she's borderline-autistically socially awkward. So maybe she just doesn't want to admit there's anything in the world she doesn't already know about. That's a charitable interpretation at best, but either way she still manages to be endearing during the majority of your time in her shoes (which, again, is during the meat of gameplay - hunting robots!)

    Don't expect anything deep from the side quests either - they're completely forgettable and mostly serve to provide extra experience and goodies for doing stuff you'd already be doing (and in case I haven't been clear, that's hunting robots). I'd say not to bother with them, except that if you don't do them the NPCs will keep harassing you every time you walk by.

    It's beautiful graphically, up there with the best I've seen on PS4, though still not quite up to Witcher 3 standards in terms of facial animation. Everything else is stunning, and it's nice to see a lush post-apocalyptic world for a change. The screenshots and videos speak for themselves.

    In closing, the game's weaknesses can be explained by the developer's inexperience with the genre, and in spite of them it holds up well in comparison to veteran offerings. It's the second-best I've played on PS4 so far, after Witcher 3 - with Shadows of Mordor a close third. If you can forget about the story, especially the side quests, and crank the difficulty up to hard or very hard, you're in for a great ride.    … Expand
  82. Jackrocky4
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horizon Zero Dawn - to je jeden z nejkrásnějších děl, která jsem hrál
    v mém životě. Jsem velmi rád, že Guerrilla Games pracují v Sony, a učinit
    jako skvělá hra    … Expand
  83. Donweeb
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Imagine if The Witcher had a baby and that baby ran around fighting robot dinosaurs. That's what horizon is like. A plus storytelling, amazing gameplay, and jaw dropping visuals. I am playing on PS4 Pro in 4k
  84. Boomtown
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Horizon: Zero Dawn starts as Aloy's personal story and then turns into a bigger, wider experience. Thanks to its fantastic and stuffed open world, its one of the best games of 2017 already. GOTY
  85. Meeky13
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    One of the best game I played in my life, Have not felt feelings like this since playing the last of US afew years back, LOVE IT! 15 hours in so far.. I have fell in love with Aloy!
  86. Squdward
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    1) Open smooth open world game
    2) Best graphics seen on a console
    3) 17 hours in great story
    4) Amazing AI
    5) Gameplay is very engaging.

    MUST BUY!
  87. januzai1994
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. It's not just the beautiful graphics that they've nailed in this game, but also a story that keeps you guessing and smooth running gameplay. For GG's first shot at an open world game. they deserve all the credit that they get. Its up there with the Witcher 3 IMO

    GOTY for sure!
  88. Teethy
    Mar 6, 2017
    0
    There are far better games on the PS4 that you can play.

    Horizon is an uninspired, over designed game.

    Bargain bin title yes, a full 60$ absolutely not.
  89. kemp352
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    In the current gaming climate that is saturated with open world games it's easy to why Horizon Zero Dawn could be forgotten. Fear not as this most certainly isn't the case. Flaunting awe inspiring visuals & fluid gameplay this beautifully crafted marvel is a must have.
  90. NessJWimbleton
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    The good:

    -Exploration; Big world with varied landscapes and items to discover, a lot of places are brilliantly and thighly tied to the lore and story of the world. -Story: Intringing and provocative story tough a little slow in the beginning, great main characters and amazing lore. -Combat: Varied and strategic, there is something for every type of player: stealth, brute force,    The good:

    -Exploration; Big world with varied landscapes and items to discover, a lot of places are brilliantly and thighly tied to the lore and story of the world.
    -Story: Intringing and provocative story tough a little slow in the beginning, great main characters and amazing lore.
    -Combat: Varied and strategic, there is something for every type of player: stealth, brute force, traps, hit and run, ganging, etc. the meele combat is not as polished tough.
    -Graphics: One of the most amazing games graphic wise it has a solid frame rate and near Uncharted 4 levels of polish adn detail,
    -Enemies (robots): Excellent desing, really good AI for the robots they can adapt to traps an so on, most encounters with the beast feel unique thanks to their complexity and amount of things you can learn from them.

    The bad

    -Enemies (humans): while entretaining to fight, they can feel very dumb and are not as endearing as their robot counterparts.
    -Limited means of transportations: There are only 3 options, fast travel, walking and robot riding.
    -Sidequest: while most are entretaining to do thanks to the fun of combat and have nice stories, a lot of them have a fetchy feel.

    Veredict:
    Easily one of the best new IPs in years, while not innovative, it's polished beyond belief, the bad things i found in this game are nitpicks when compared to the amazingly good stuff.    … Expand
  91. Leonintelex2
    Mar 6, 2017
    0
    For me this game started good but got dull very quickly. It's is very repetitive and brings nothing new to the table. The graphics are best on the PS4 yet but miles behind PC, I think the PS4 is starting to show its age. Story is also quite yawn inducing and not memorable. If you are bored of Far Cry then this game will not reignite you interest in the genre, just make you hate it more
  92. AudioJihad
    Mar 6, 2017
    7
    My first impressions of the game were originally of pure amazement. Amazement at the visuals, the character design, the voice acting (especially from the young girl) and the motion capture. Once the game opens up however, everything stagnated pretty damn fast. It's easy at first glance to assume there's more to the game than meets the eye, but the more time spent the sooner you realiseMy first impressions of the game were originally of pure amazement. Amazement at the visuals, the character design, the voice acting (especially from the young girl) and the motion capture. Once the game opens up however, everything stagnated pretty damn fast. It's easy at first glance to assume there's more to the game than meets the eye, but the more time spent the sooner you realise that everything the game has to offer has been done else where, bigger and better.

    Basic navigation and character control seem totally abstract from the world. For one, I didn't even realise there was a "climbing" mechanic, complete with animations and contact points until I was about 20 hours in. Since you can pretty much climb any structure if you jump into it for long enough. Wildlife even roam free underwater, and I'm talking the rabbits, boar and the occasional turkey.

    Although I'm inclined to stealth, the AI (even on hard mode) seems to be as daft as a brush. You can literally take out entire hoards of enemies from a single bush with stealth strikes, even when they are facing you and the indicator icon reads visible. Alternatively, hand to hand combat is something that definitely needs a bit of redesign. One weapon, one combo and no hit stun makes for some clumsy and slightly embarrassing battles with both human and mech. Human enemies even blocking or causing damage without actually animating.

    The RPG elements are mostly null, level scaling doesn't seem to exist and damage/resistance bonuses don't really mean anything in the long run either. Some XP and skill tree templates taken straight from the last Tomb Raider games. I'm around level 30 in only 6 story missions. Max level is 50 so I'm not expecting much out of it.

    The world does look fairly large as far as the maps representation, but you can run on foot from one end of the map to the other in only a handful of minutes. You can see fast travels points while standing at a fast travel point and can roll your way to them with a few slaps of the circle button, they're that close together. I haven't found a reason to use a mount besides limiting navigation with the poor horse mechanics.

    It functions well enough to be played and enjoyed but compared to other first party exclusives on the PS4, it pales in comparison.    … Expand
  93. ventruexxx123
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    Good fighting, beautiful visuals and history that holds you to the end.
    This game is one of the few nowadays that gives you great experience
    It's worth it if you like the genre
  94. Deadheadbill
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Simply amazing. Great story, gameplay, exploration. This game has it all. I rented it at Redbox because i had reservations and 40 hours later I consider it one of the best games I have played in the last year. Horizon Zero Dawn ranks up there with Witcher3, Fallout 4 and Skyrim. One of the most pleasant gaming surprises in recent memory
  95. Hermain1994
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Every bif of this game was truly a master piece ! THE BEST GAME I EVER CAME ACROSS WITH ! AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING ! That generals part is so sad, ending is beautiful ! OVER ALL EVERYTHING WAS TRULY AMAZING ! A big **** you to the haters !
  96. espinozaje
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece, excellent story, excellent soundtrack, excellent gameplay, the best graphics I have ever seen this generation and this is coming from a hardcore pc gamer, is insane, it destroys all games on pc graphically, well done Guerrilla Games.
  97. Masterhummel
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    I'm suffering quite a bit from open world fatigue. I only got Horizon because the creature design appealed to me and my favorite reviewers all recommended it. Since i would rate it 9 out of 10, i crealy didn't regret it. Here are some reasons why it got that 9 and why it didn't get the 10.

    Playing it on a Pro and the graphics are very well done. Not only the fidelity but atmosphere,    I'm suffering quite a bit from open world fatigue. I only got Horizon because the creature design appealed to me and my favorite reviewers all recommended it. Since i would rate it 9 out of 10, i crealy didn't regret it. Here are some reasons why it got that 9 and why it didn't get the 10.

    Playing it on a Pro and the graphics are very well done. Not only the fidelity but atmosphere, colors and just overall ogranic feel. Biomes merge into each other smoothly with very few times where the ambient color suddenly shifts or things like that. Overgrown ruins, valleys and sparse forests all feel organic. Most cities and settlements feel like places where people actually live. There are pop ins and some textures still aren't loaded when you close enough to notice it, but that's not a frequent issue.

    Gameplay is fun, but i would recommend anyone starting on hard. Smaller machines still aren't much of a threat but bigger ones require a thoughtful approach and gear upgrades. One of the bigger gripes is that you can have maxed out you gear half-way trough if you focus on side missions instead of the main quest branches. While there are some cool and unique things you can get in the late game, i would've wished for more weapon variety instead of just ammunition variety.

    Human enemies are forgetable and often more an annoyance then a threat. But the machines are negating this shortcoming. Every part of their armor can be destroyed to reveal underlying systems and weapons which are vulnerable to specific damage types. On bigger machines, that's up to 20+ hit zones including the weapons and weak points itself. It's a lot of fun.

    What surprised me most was the story. It's a very solid sci-fi story with some twists and turns that aren't easily predictable. From times to times, it even plays with what you would expect from a videogame and then turns it against you. But that's somewhat common nowdays so no extra points for that. What's worth extra points is the fact that, at least the main characters and most of the side quest characters, interact in a very natural way. These people are believable and it just doesn't feel 'video-gamey'. It's overall a very believable wordl - and that says something if it is populated by techno-goats and cyber persians. Also the way in which the ui and the old ones are introduced was very statisfing.

    Then there's this thing about pushing a feminist or sjw agenda. Personally, i'm neither liberal or conservative. I've opinions that stroll into both camps. There's a tribe in the game which is a matriarchy that is ruled by three female characters. They also have a cult going that surrounds around a primordial mother. Which is one of the oldest religious concepts of mankind. Their religion and soceity makes complete sense in the context of the story. Also, there are black people in the game. That's about it. Other regions are modeled after different religious and cultural aspects. One even quite the macho club with veiled women. So i cannot support the statement that the game pushes any agenda. Instead it seems to be a very well researched world influenced by different historical cultures.

    Overall, i would recommend this game to almost anyone. If you're into the story: There's plenty of it and it's shown in a great manner. If you're not into the story, there's a lot of hunting quests to be done and a lot of exploration to do.    … Expand
  98. newre
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    If you liked Witcher 3 and have a thing on OpenWorld RPG genre then this game is perfect for you. Worth the wait and money, Interesting unique story, and tactical combat that is slightly better than the Witcher 3. Overall a perfect game for me this 2017/ I think Zelda of nintendo is just overrated because of the iconic Title i think it's good but that kiddy and game design is not my thing,If you liked Witcher 3 and have a thing on OpenWorld RPG genre then this game is perfect for you. Worth the wait and money, Interesting unique story, and tactical combat that is slightly better than the Witcher 3. Overall a perfect game for me this 2017/ I think Zelda of nintendo is just overrated because of the iconic Title i think it's good but that kiddy and game design is not my thing, looks fun though.… Expand
  99. moonquad
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    Arkadaşlar sizlere oyundan kısaca bahsedeceğim.Bu oyun bir kaç oyunun bir araya getirilmiş ve bir kaç bir şey eklenerek daha iyi sunulmuş.Şimdi gelelim oyuna ilk önce kısaca grafiklerden bahsedeyim karakter çizimleri oldukça kaliteli olmuş gayet detaylı ama bir eksik var karakterlerin mimikleri tepkileri pek anlaşılmıyor bu duyguyu size her zamana size yansıtılamıyor.Atmosfere gelecekArkadaşlar sizlere oyundan kısaca bahsedeceğim.Bu oyun bir kaç oyunun bir araya getirilmiş ve bir kaç bir şey eklenerek daha iyi sunulmuş.Şimdi gelelim oyuna ilk önce kısaca grafiklerden bahsedeyim karakter çizimleri oldukça kaliteli olmuş gayet detaylı ama bir eksik var karakterlerin mimikleri tepkileri pek anlaşılmıyor bu duyguyu size her zamana size yansıtılamıyor.Atmosfere gelecek olursak her türlü atmosfer haritaya işlenmiş ve dünyasında gezinmek oldukça keyifli bunun dışında belli başlı üstler var oralara gittiğinizde sizi sanki büyük bir geminin içindeymişsiniz gibi bir his veriyor yani eski çağdan gelecek teknolojiye geçiyorsunuz.Bu şekilde bizlere farklı bir atmosfer deneyimi sunmayı başarmışlar.Şimdi gelelim müziklere müzikler atmosfere göre oldukça güzel yapılmış diyebilirim bana yeterli geldi sizlere de yeterli gelecektir.Oynanış kısmı ise görevler oldukça güzel ve yan görevler bir birini takip etmiyor ama harita sizi hep tekrar ettiriyor craft yap yeni silah için para kas update etmek istediğin şeyler için craft itemleri topla hep böyle devam ediyor bir süre sonra yeter diyorsunuz ve karşınıza çıkan düşmanları gördükçe ezberliyor nasıl öldürmeniz gerektiğini biliyorsunuz ve her şeyinizi ona göre hazırlıyorsunuz.Bu da zamanla kendini tekrar ediyor çünkü haritanın tamamı düşmanla kaplanmış ve bir süre sonra haritayı gezmekten bıkıyorsunuz.Oyunun diğer eksiği araştırma görevlerinde ipucu bulup bulduğunuz ipucunun yanına gidip etkileşime girdiğinizde karakter hiç bir şey yapmıyor sadece eğiliyor ve öyle duruyor sanki orada bir şey yokmuş gibi davranıyor mesela ayak izlerini buluyorsunuz etkileşime giriyorsunuz ve normalde eğilip karakter eliyle kontrol etmeli ya da izlere doğru bir animasyon yapmalı ama bunlar yok ve bu da insanın canını sıkıyor.Silah çeşitliliği oyuna göre zengin onun için bu konuda bir eksik veya olumsuz bir şey söylemiyorum.Oyunun hikayesi gayet güzel ve gelecekte olabilecek bir olay olduğunu düşündüğüm için gayet güzel işlenmiş.Oyunun bu eksikleri dışında gerçekten çok güzel bir oyun olmuş alıp oynayın. :)… Expand
  100. Clock_WyzeBKNY
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    First I have to say I am sick and tired of the trolls submitting their negative reviews. The trolls don't own or have played the game. Any person who rates the game with a 0 is pathetic and they know that they are. If you truly were gamers, you'd buy a PS4 and just enjoy the games that you initially didn't have access to.
    This game is pretty amazing. I'm a pretty selective gamer because    First I have to say I am sick and tired of the trolls submitting their negative reviews. The trolls don't own or have played the game. Any person who rates the game with a 0 is pathetic and they know that they are. If you truly were gamers, you'd buy a PS4 and just enjoy the games that you initially didn't have access to.
    This game is pretty amazing. I'm a pretty selective gamer because I'm older and have less time with games and more of my time is dedicated to my kids, wife and career. But every now and then there are a few games that grab my attention and completely keeps me engaged. Horizon Zero Dawn is one of those few games. From the storytelling, to the graphics, to the gameplay etc. it's all wrapped up in a great cohesive action rpg package.
    The gameplay is very accessible and fun to get into. A good amount of enemies require you to implement a good strategy to overcome the odds. The game is difficult enough to be challenging but it isn't tedious.
    The graphics are among the best on consoles. Uncharted 4 came out last year and I'm surprise this gives that game a run for its money in the art direction and technical prowess department. Graphically it surpasses Witcher 3 and that's no easy feat.
    The sound design is amazing. The atmosphere really pulls you in.

    This game is an easy 10 out of 10. If you're on the fence, you owe it to yourself to play    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 115 Critic Reviews

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