Horizon Zero Dawn

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12419 Ratings

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  1. Heyitsfranklin
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Pros:
    This game is amazing! I remember being somewhat reticent about the game even though I was impressed with the first E3 footage but I'm very glad I purchased this game. The mobility is smooth, the graphics are astounding considering it's an open world game and the main character is pretty awesome. I really like the simple crafting which reminds me of the rebooted Tomb Raider    Pros:
    This game is amazing! I remember being somewhat reticent about the game even though I was impressed with the first E3 footage but I'm very glad I purchased this game. The mobility is smooth, the graphics are astounding considering it's an open world game and the main character is pretty awesome. I really like the simple crafting which reminds me of the rebooted Tomb Raider series. It feels like a good mix of a lot of current games which is like a top quality buffet.

    Cons:
    -Voice acting and facial animations are pretty stiff
    -Melee could've been better
    -Weather transition is abrupt    … Expand
  2. matthew300372
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Helo This game is outstanding beautiful graphics , great storyline characters even better female lol and combat they have outdone themselves period one best games rpg ever must by anyone who loves great games never disappoint ok
  3. yaseen1979
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    One of the best game i ever played in recent memories. Stories evolved from Aloy as young kid, as traveler outcast finally turns out to be iconic hero. As the story breathtakingly unfolded, it become curious to know what next happens to her. Game mechanics, its cold too, especially the silent kill. 10/10 highly recommended for each and every PS4 owners. This is the everyone should worthOne of the best game i ever played in recent memories. Stories evolved from Aloy as young kid, as traveler outcast finally turns out to be iconic hero. As the story breathtakingly unfolded, it become curious to know what next happens to her. Game mechanics, its cold too, especially the silent kill. 10/10 highly recommended for each and every PS4 owners. This is the everyone should worth investing.… Expand
  4. ISA_SCOUT
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Imagine if Far Cry and The Witcher had a little redheaded baby and that baby ran around fighting robot dinosaurs. That's what horizon is like. Superb storytelling, great gameplay, and jaw dropping visuals.
  5. gamesreflexoes
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Very good game, a mix of Skyrim, Assassin's Creed and Tomb Raider. Also, the game has its own originality and Aloy is pure charm. Playstation Exclusive or not, this game is perfect for me.
  6. Valorin
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    I do not give outlier scores; no games are 10s nor 0s. Each game I've played had something about it that I did not like, or that could have been improved. Conversely, a 0 scored game is the absence of a game while a 10 is unacheivable perfection. Witcher 3, GTA 5, Mass Effect series, Skyrim, Xcom series, SWKotOR series, Last of Us are a number of games I rate a 9. I'll give Horizon an 8; aI do not give outlier scores; no games are 10s nor 0s. Each game I've played had something about it that I did not like, or that could have been improved. Conversely, a 0 scored game is the absence of a game while a 10 is unacheivable perfection. Witcher 3, GTA 5, Mass Effect series, Skyrim, Xcom series, SWKotOR series, Last of Us are a number of games I rate a 9. I'll give Horizon an 8; a game that is very good but has a few faults.

    Pros:
    Gorgeous game environment, visually stunning
    Original concept and story/lore
    New robot fights (bosses) are frantic fights that require good and varied tactics (weapons) to take down
    Music score and sound

    Cons:
    Too much gathering and crafting (must gather/harvest to make fighting equipment); which means killing easy robots for parts gets tedious
    Stealth kills are not realistic; if you kill one robot from tall grass all surrounding robots should spook, scatter, investigate, or attack immediately (metal on metal attacks cause noise, they should hear it)
    If the main character is an outcast, why is she too easily willing to help those who shunned her (side quests)
    Hand holding by using main character's spoken thoughts to guide you needs to be scaled back, she's a chatter box at times, she repeats herself alot and it gets annoying.    … Expand
  7. AlteraMoontail
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Great story telling, awesome combat system, likeable characters, beautiful soundtrack and gorgeous graphics.
    This is truly a game that deserves to be in everyone's PS4 collection :)
    I have already poured 12-15 hours and found it hard to put down.

    And those who gives this anything less than 7/10, are being pretty childish.
  8. SecretAsset
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    I thought this game was similar in design to Tomb Raider and Far Cry. This is a game I am enjoying immensely.

    + Visuals
    + Storyline
    + Open world (including side quests)

    - Looting and crafting are somewhat limited. We've seen this before and it didn't bring anything new.
  9. SHINYMUSIC
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great graphics, great gameplay, great story, great everything.

    SJW Themes hold back the game a bit. Me being a male I would much rather play as a male. The female protagonist is breaking some of the immersion when NPC's are flirting with me.    … Expand
  10. ivyking007
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    +amazing graphics on the standard ps4
    +beautiful animation of robot and character
    +solid 30fps
    +native 1080P
    +combat similar with the monster hunter and far cry series but irt is very good
    +side quest and rpg system is very good
    +mainline story is incredible

    -melee combat did't have lock-on system
  11. sakion
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Great story, breathtaking graphic, intense combat, overall is amazing, masterpiece. If you like Skyrim, Fallout 4, Uncharted 4 you will love this game.
  12. Honelith
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Wow, this game never really interested me, I watched videos of it in the past and it looked all right. Then all these positive reviews started pouring in as it got close to release and figured I'd give it a shot, it caught me by surprise, this is easily one of the best games ever made.

    What you have here is top notch visuals, top notch music and sounds, top notch story and gameplay.    Wow, this game never really interested me, I watched videos of it in the past and it looked all right. Then all these positive reviews started pouring in as it got close to release and figured I'd give it a shot, it caught me by surprise, this is easily one of the best games ever made.

    What you have here is top notch visuals, top notch music and sounds, top notch story and gameplay. Part Monster Hunter, Part Tomb Raider, part Far Cry, part Dark Souls with a generous topping of Zelda with its sense of wonder, it takes the best of all these games and creates something which is both unique and unforgettable.

    Everyone needs to play this slightly rough but wonderful gem.    … Expand
  13. Dattwood7
    Mar 1, 2017
    7
    It's the Witcher 3 with robots. For some people, that's a dream come true (and that's totally cool, btw.) But for a SMALL number of people -- and this review is for them only -- this will be the same old open-world, fetch-questing, choose-your-diaolgue-answer-KOTOR-style, bland crafting and inevitable stealth mechanic snooze fest. Pros are the graphics and the combat, which is often a LOTIt's the Witcher 3 with robots. For some people, that's a dream come true (and that's totally cool, btw.) But for a SMALL number of people -- and this review is for them only -- this will be the same old open-world, fetch-questing, choose-your-diaolgue-answer-KOTOR-style, bland crafting and inevitable stealth mechanic snooze fest. Pros are the graphics and the combat, which is often a LOT of fun. The rest is too predictable to recommend. Again, if you're into games like the Witcher, then I think this is well made and probably worth your time.… Expand
  14. Shahin72
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Awesome game, one of the best ps4 exclusives, if not the best. the graphics and visuals are astonishing, the story is very intriguing. Just the intro makes you attached to the main character. a must buy for ps4 owners. butthurt xbox fans keep hating and rate 0 so you might feel a little better.
  15. Lennon_John
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Breathtaking! One of the best PS4 games until now! An amazing open world full of side quests and mysteries! The machines are the great attractive: Their look are so bealtuful and the combat is great!
  16. Giamast
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    This game is totally astonishing. It is just the perfect mix of the better parts from modern and most succesfully open-worlds. Narrative is strong, voice acting (english) is amazin for an open world, even better than The Witcher 3, cut-scenes are really amazing and have that cinematic-vibe good enough to satisfy everyone. The bast part, anyway, are the machines and the awesome combatThis game is totally astonishing. It is just the perfect mix of the better parts from modern and most succesfully open-worlds. Narrative is strong, voice acting (english) is amazin for an open world, even better than The Witcher 3, cut-scenes are really amazing and have that cinematic-vibe good enough to satisfy everyone. The bast part, anyway, are the machines and the awesome combat system, very depth and various. You can literally hunt them with so much stuff and in so many different ways that is really hard to even remember all of that!! The dinorobots are f**cking AMAZING!
    Last but non least, the awesome graphic, just the best thing on consoles and one of the best-looking game EVER.    … Expand
  17. Velvet_Brusch
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    I'll be eternal grateful to guerrilla for letting me play this outstanding game. Horizon zero dawn is a work of art and love, the atmosphere, story, gameplay, graphic
  18. Samyar91
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    this game make it's way to it's own path and distance itself from other games in this genres like Tomb raider or assassin creed...the graphoc will stunn you from the first moment..the plot is very classic and it strarts well...everything about it is perfect
  19. trustme707
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    It's just 10, simply because of the feeling I have when playing this game. Haven't had this feeling since the last of us. PC gamers must be a little bit jealous
  20. Giorg10
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    this game is awesome! it's beautiful, fun to play, original...i can't remind when an original game (not a sequel) was great in all the ways that this one...
    Those who gave 0 to this game, i am sure they haven't play it, and even they don't have a PS4...
    Best gaming surprise of the year so far
  21. orrey1110
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Without a doubt one of the best single player game the i ever played!
    Huge maps, a lot of play hours, very interesting plot and verity of tasks and quests.
  22. FallenAsh
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    I just love this game! Spent 5+ hours in this beautiful world and can't get enough. Honestly, don't trust the people who rate it 0 - those are not genuine ratings. The world is massive, the combat and dynamics great. For me personally, the best PS game since The Last Of Us.
  23. JMARSseph
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    This game delivers on all fronts. Graphics and sound are great. I have roughly 7 hours in and am quite satisfied with the story and character development to this point. The leveling up system and point distribution is just right, not overbearing and not lacking. The combat mechanics are solid and tactics are easily used. For the so called users giving this title poor scores... please goThis game delivers on all fronts. Graphics and sound are great. I have roughly 7 hours in and am quite satisfied with the story and character development to this point. The leveling up system and point distribution is just right, not overbearing and not lacking. The combat mechanics are solid and tactics are easily used. For the so called users giving this title poor scores... please go back to your xbox1 or pc. The same idiots trashed Bloodborne, Last of Us, Uncharted....etc. Your act is thin and grown old and pathetic. To the complaints about lack of anything new to offer.....get over it. How many shooters can you play and honestly claim are groundbreaking. How about racing games... how much creativity and inventiveness do you find there... if your bored with the state of video games find a new hobby. Otherwise save us the time of seeing your bull s..t review when we know...as you know, your sitting at home wondering why your xbox1 lacks the exclusive titles the ps4 has. I myself own both systems....its ok, I owe no allegiance to either, but facts are facts...the ps4 reigns supreme and once again released an exclusive title to upset you morons.....ha ha ha ha ha.....go play halo or recore, or quantum theory. Horizon is a great title and I will thoroughly enjoy playing it as more dust settles on my xbox1.… Expand
  24. jack28791
    Mar 1, 2017
    0
    The game looks beautiful and the facial animations have set the standard for games. The story however is there to push an agenda. Personally I could not finish the game because of all the blatant propaganda. The same as you will now find in Hollywood.
  25. ChazzRabble
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Incredible game with some of the best graphics I've ever seen. On a 4K tv this is just mind blowing. The story is super intriguing and the gameplay is slick and feels amazing. Anyone who gives this less than a 9 is either crazy or a troll. Seriously! Incredible. If you own a PS4 you need to play this.
  26. AceSeptre
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Going into Horizon: Zero Dawn my expectations were very high. Often this is a recipe for disaster; this however could not be further from what happened with this game. When Horizon first debuted I immediately latched onto the concept. A stone aged tribal society living in the ruins of a post apocalyptic world of the distant future is a concept that just hasn't been explored. GuerrillaGoing into Horizon: Zero Dawn my expectations were very high. Often this is a recipe for disaster; this however could not be further from what happened with this game. When Horizon first debuted I immediately latched onto the concept. A stone aged tribal society living in the ruins of a post apocalyptic world of the distant future is a concept that just hasn't been explored. Guerrilla Games' first venture into the realm of the RPG is a wondrous success.

    Outside of the concept behind Horizon, the game is hardly original. Guerrilla has borrowed pages from Bioware's ability to create memorable characters and dialogue, and CD Project Red's ability to create sharp and meaningful gameplay mechanics and gorgeous believable worlds, and Guerrilla executes this things almost flawlessly. The characters in Horizon are absolutely memorable, and the world may be the most beautiful open world to be seen on a PS4 yet. The core mechanics of the game are sharp and defined, but also very organic. The story is meaningful, even emotional in some ways, and the soundtrack to back it up is spot on, a shoe in for best original score for 2017.

    Horizon: Zero Dawn has some tough competition among PS4 exclusive titles. Having to contend with the likes of Naughty Dog's Uncharted 4, and From Software's Bloodborne is no easy task. However, considering that Horizon: Zero Dawn is Guerrilla Game's first foray into role playing games, even rating it among the top contenders is extremely impressive. Would I go as far as to say that Horizon is the single best PS4 exclusive to date? No I would not, however I believe this game is deserving of a top three spot, no questions asked. Maybe even a top two. I rate Horizon Zero Dawn a 9/10.    … Expand
  27. MrBramZero
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    This game is tremendous!
    - Gameplay: 9,5/10
    - Graphics (PS4 PRO with 4K screen): 9/10
    - Storyline: 10/10
    - Music: 10/10

    Glad that I bought this game. In my opinion, if you do not buy this game, you will miss a lot!

    Thank you Guerilla Games for this epic game.
  28. SpawnCap
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I have played I think since 2014, and I have played all AAA titles (those that I wanted to play). Graphics are the best I have seen and that includes 4K games on both PS4 Pro and PC. Huge open world but not as empty as many other open worlds. You aren't doing the exact same thing the entire game it mixes it up a bit. The most ALIVE/living world I have ever playedOne of the best games I have played I think since 2014, and I have played all AAA titles (those that I wanted to play). Graphics are the best I have seen and that includes 4K games on both PS4 Pro and PC. Huge open world but not as empty as many other open worlds. You aren't doing the exact same thing the entire game it mixes it up a bit. The most ALIVE/living world I have ever played in and that includes Red Dead Redemption, Witcher 3, and GTA V.

    If you LOVE single player games with rich full content than this is it. Those who don't like the game (those who ACTUALLY played it) probably just prefer multiplayer games with their total lack of content entirely.    … Expand
  29. GamerJosh0137
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    This will probably be one of the easiest reviews I have ever written. I can honestly say that there is absolutely nothing I hate or even dislike really about this game. Horizon Zero Dawn is classified as an open world, action RPG, and on those things it does not disappoint. You play as Alloy (no not like the metal) a cast out for reasons I won’t say. Alloy is haunted by questions aboutThis will probably be one of the easiest reviews I have ever written. I can honestly say that there is absolutely nothing I hate or even dislike really about this game. Horizon Zero Dawn is classified as an open world, action RPG, and on those things it does not disappoint. You play as Alloy (no not like the metal) a cast out for reasons I won’t say. Alloy is haunted by questions about the “ancient ones” and sets out on a journey to answer questions she has about her past as well as what happened to those that came a thousand years before her. HZD’s fluid controls and even better combat mechanics make it a joy bringing down giant robotic beasts. Although quite challenging at times HZD never oversteps its bounds. What I mean is that the times I did die, it was never something that wasn’t my own fault or stubbornness. This is something I deeply admire about this game. It’s not a cakewalk. It’s not afraid to challenge your every move, and it does it without being a complete troll. The story was quite fascinating to me, and I found myself really anxious to find out what Alloy finds out next. Gorilla studios, the developers that brought the Killzone series to the PlayStation, really show what they are capable of and although I never believed Killzone to be bad games, they just never quite clicked for me. After playing HZD I cant help but admit to the reader how wrong I was about my perspective of Gorilla being a somewhat mid tier developer. HZD in my humble opinion rockets Gorilla Studios to legendary status. This game is an instant classic, and although it shows a lot of influence from other games Gorilla has crafted the perfect mesh. If I had to say one thing I wasn’t super impressed with would be SOME of the side missions. It seems like they might have tried to go the Witcher 3 route. Making each side quest a strand of a much larger thread and just as important to the lore as any story mission would. HZD just misses that mark. I never felt like I was doing tedious filler, but I think there were a couple that I would have loved to see expanded on. If you own a PlayStation and are a fan of open world RPGs chances are you are playing this game as I write this. If you are not a playstation owner and are a fan of action RPGs go buy a playstation and this game like now. Throw away any stupid ideas of console loyalty and get this game.… Expand
  30. Jusoon
    Mar 1, 2017
    3
    This game gets really tedious really quickly. The combat is pretty standard, the quests are just like all the quests ever coded and the story-line is uninspired. The dialogue is a weird mix of stone age and "street" with just enough modern one liners and cultural references to spoil any immersion you might be able to dive into. Boss fights are really ridiculous. There is no real strategyThis game gets really tedious really quickly. The combat is pretty standard, the quests are just like all the quests ever coded and the story-line is uninspired. The dialogue is a weird mix of stone age and "street" with just enough modern one liners and cultural references to spoil any immersion you might be able to dive into. Boss fights are really ridiculous. There is no real strategy other than "get somewhere where they can't hit you and shoot them until they die". The extreme feminist bias of the Horizon did little to endear me to the game as well.
    All in all its a purchase I regret.    … Expand
  31. Haka
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Excellent example of how real open-world game should look like. Another "must have" for platform, "on the tips of the fingers", 10/10. Thank you, Guerrilla Games.
  32. lobo_rs
    Mar 1, 2017
    1
    Jogo extremamente bugado e história muito pouco original o sistema de jogo lembra muito tomb raider, farcry e assassin creed em termos um jogo casual muito fraco.
  33. Aluwul
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Buena jugabilidad, buenos gráficos, buen mundo, muchas horas de juego, es semi perfecto. La mayor parte de las malas criticas son por usuarios de Nintendo y Xbox que ni han jugado el juego no pueden jugar este titulazo.
  34. fungz84
    Mar 1, 2017
    6
    This game is a hybrid of Rise of the Tombraider and Far Cry Primal. Other than the graphics, I don't know if it's offering anything new. It's over hyped. I think Nioh thoroughly, on many levels for gameplay, blows this game out of the Horizon.
  35. whatyousay
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Soundtrack: Incredible. One of the best ever. Going to listen to it while studying/working. Gameplay: Engaging and FUN! Combat is one of the best I've played in an RPG. Story: I want more! Graphics: A technological masterpiece with a few visual bugs here and there that don't impact the experience and immersion. Voice acting: Pretty terrible at times. It was supposed to be an emotionalSoundtrack: Incredible. One of the best ever. Going to listen to it while studying/working. Gameplay: Engaging and FUN! Combat is one of the best I've played in an RPG. Story: I want more! Graphics: A technological masterpiece with a few visual bugs here and there that don't impact the experience and immersion. Voice acting: Pretty terrible at times. It was supposed to be an emotional scene and I laughed because the voice acting was so non-believable and empty of emotion. I recommend playing on Hard as the two difficulties below that are a bit too easy. Overall, an amazing game I recommend to absolutely everyone. You will be immersed immediately upon the beginning.… Expand
  36. ToddDow
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Absolutely beautiful game. I'm several hours in. Stunning visuals, fun and smooth gameplay, great story so far, awesome movies weaved in, and no bugs yet. One of the best stories so far that I've seen since the first few Assassin's Creed games. Absolutely a MUST PLAY RPG.
  37. Baconlord
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Horizon is beautiful, the AI are intelligent, crafting is solid and similar to Farcry. The camera/ movement animations are very close to Uncharted 4. Controls are very smooth and combat is effortless. Voice acting is fantastic, especially for Aloy. Truly a top notch game.
  38. Pygmy
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Open world... What can I say? This game is better than The Elder Scrolls VI: Skyrim, Fallout 4, Uncharted 4, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Grand Theft Auto V, Far Cry Primal, etc... If you make an open world, it's awesome to do it like this - filled with engaging side quests, cool collectibles and a land that keeps you wondering what's behind the next hill!
  39. THECITIZEN
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    I think the game has everything to be a classic. the graphic is probably the best (or close) of any game in the market. the sound is amazing ( astro headphone) the frame rate at 60 fps make the control fast and sharp. The story is great and the voice acting is excellent. This game is so well done and Polish that it could have been done by blizzard or nauthy dog. it's great for us games toI think the game has everything to be a classic. the graphic is probably the best (or close) of any game in the market. the sound is amazing ( astro headphone) the frame rate at 60 fps make the control fast and sharp. The story is great and the voice acting is excellent. This game is so well done and Polish that it could have been done by blizzard or nauthy dog. it's great for us games to see a company like guerrilla games taking it's time to release a game when it's completely finish....… Expand
  40. kivanc07
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Amazing story telling+ best graphics +good combats = Masterpiece! Another amazing Ps4 exclusive game, We always say Naughty Dog is flagship company for Sony, now we can add Guearilla to this category. Some xboys and pc boys give 0 , how pitty you are guys, do not cry too much :(
  41. draifu
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    This game is excellent on the ps4. Lots of side quests, huge map to explore. Real time rendering looks awesome. Loving the soundtrack and characters. Haven't gotten any glitches at all and runs very smoothly without the ps4 pro. Definitely a must-buy for the console.
  42. mattdukerain
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Simply the best Action-RPG of the year. The ones not accepting the truth of this verdict can only be xbox owners or ps haters! Great work from Guerrilla having that details level in an open world game!
  43. Zerofgame
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    First of all if you see a review that has a straight up 0 please click on that name too see what other reviews they have done.... there are some people here who give like 10 out of 10's to PC's but give 0's to PlayStation exclusives. Hatters are indeed going to hate.

    Now that that's out of the way, I will start my review. Story - Right of the bat horizion zero dawn does one hell of a    First of all if you see a review that has a straight up 0 please click on that name too see what other reviews they have done.... there are some people here who give like 10 out of 10's to PC's but give 0's to PlayStation exclusives. Hatters are indeed going to hate.

    Now that that's out of the way, I will start my review.

    Story - Right of the bat horizion zero dawn does one hell of a first impression from ripping out a scene of Jurassic park in that you see these amazing machines for the first time. You are with the outsider that raises you and trains you how to survive in the wild because he was told to do so by the elders. Aloy eventually starts asking questions like why is she also an outsider and who are my parents? kind of thing. So her mentor tells her to take this trial to become a brave that she can get her answers... from there on she goes to train for this trial for years until she is finally an adult and that's were the story really starts. So from there you just have to play the game.

    Gameplay - Your primary weapon is the bow and arrow, latter on the game you get different kinds of arrows like fire arrows or shock arrows.. etc. there is also different weapons like the shock trapper or that sling shot that throws bombs. The AI is only smart if you put it into a decent difficulty setting, granted yes even on easy mode they can still see your traps and actually try to avoid them unless you put them on one of their highlighted paths. Now that's just another thing, the visor. Your character picks up this weird ear piece and she can see all sorts of data from it. She can use it for audio logs or use it for looking at a robots weakness, and later in the game she uses it for controlling the robots. All 30 or so robots in the game each have their own attacks, to some that I didn't know they had when I first killed it. The bigger robots pose more of a challenge in the game, were as the smaller ones can usually be killed in one shot. Though the side quests I feel like could have used more narrative like the witcher series. This games crafting is ripped straight from far cry, so if you ever played any of the far cry games... you should know exactly what I'm talking about. Trust me its harder than it looks to take down some of these machines even if you do know their weakness.

    Graphics - I was pretty shocked that it looked really amazing for an open world game... all the different kind of robots are kind of majestic to look at. Facial animations are not that bad but they are not that special either. The world itself just looks really nice and every area you go into doesn't feel like a copy-paste job either... feels like an actual game world.

    Sound-Music-Voice-
    The sound all works like it should, from you firing and arrow to a metal machine to just hearing the machines themselves. Very good sound design. Music is also really good and first the mood perfectly for every situation unlike in games like final fantasy 15 were the soundtrack was a bit mixed... Voice acting is great for the main characters, but just OK for the side ones. Though they could have been better to be honest with you but its OK for what its trying to do here.

    technical stuff -
    There is acualy an imagine thing that you can change to if you want the graphics more upscalled and the FPS will drop a bit or if you want the graphics to be downscaled a bit and your FPS will rise... I just find that a really good addition in this day and age. For the most part though the FPS never really drops bellow 30, there is no real lag issues.

    Bugs/Glitches -
    Honestly? I haven't really run into any, but it IS an open world game so developers can tend to overlook some areas in the game that do have bugs and glitches.... I can say for certain that none of these are game breaking here.

    Overall -
    This is just one of the most original open world games that I have played in a while... at least since the last guardian from last year. I mean who doesn't love to see a T-Rex type machine with rockets on the side and a laser canon? this game is just too awesome. Go buy It now but do ignore the haters who give it 0 out of 0... which is beyond stupid.    … Expand
  44. DenisCarl
    Mar 1, 2017
    0
    Boring tedious gameplay AND OPEN WORLD FAKE, If you make an open world, please don't fill it with pointless quests or collectibles. Overhyped game who turned out to be rather bland and repetitive, with a nasty agenda, awful graphics and poor gameplay, the game isn't quite worth playing.
  45. PeterPeter88
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    The best game I've played in the last 5 years. Great atmosphere, atmospheric music / soundtrack absolutely wonderful art design. Especially the mechanical animals look absolutely great. Awesome Main & Side Quests. Here you realize that some guys from The Witcher 3 were at work. There are in fact some gameplay elements that you have already seen so possibly elsewhere, but still manages toThe best game I've played in the last 5 years. Great atmosphere, atmospheric music / soundtrack absolutely wonderful art design. Especially the mechanical animals look absolutely great. Awesome Main & Side Quests. Here you realize that some guys from The Witcher 3 were at work. There are in fact some gameplay elements that you have already seen so possibly elsewhere, but still manages to put his own stamp on and make it way better than other Open World Games. Nowadays, it's hard to create something that has never been there. Horizon manages to breathe new life into the genre with the unused setting and the robo-Animals. It´´s been a while since i had so much fun with a game. Quite strong buy recommendation 10/10 Do not be sad XBox / PC fanboys

    Das Beste Spiel, dass ich in den letzten 5 Jahren gespielt habe. Tolle Atmosphäre, stimmungsvolle Musik/Soundtrack, absolut hammermäßiges Art-Design. Gerade die mechanischen Tiere sehen absolut großartig aus. Tolle Main & Sidequests. Hier merkt man, dass einige Jungs von The Witcher 3 am Werk waren.
    Es gibt in der Tat einige Gameplayelemente, die man so evtl. schon woanders gesehen hat, aber schafft es trotzdem seinen eigenen Stempel aufzudrücken und vieles dabei besser zu machen. In der heutigen Zeit, ist es schwer noch irgendwas im Bereich Open World zu schaffen, was noch nie da gewesen ist. Horizon schafft es mit den unverbrauchten Setting und den Robo-Tierchen frischen Wind in das Genre zu bringen.
    Lange nicht mehr so viel Spaß mit einem Spiel gehabt. Ganz klare Kaufempfehlung 10/10

    Nicht traurig sein XBox/PC Fanboys.    … Expand
  46. TheDahaka
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I have played in a log time. Very polished, unique and engaging. Exceeded my expectations by alot. If you like open world games, this is a must.
  47. ryan_zandi
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Horizon Zero dawn is very good game! It is best game of 2017 year and I believe it. If you have PS4 I offer to you buy this game and enjoy it. This game has Photo Mode. It means: you can pause your game and select Photo mode and select a good style for your photo and shot a photo. Im going to buy Horizon Zero Dawn 3 weeks later. See you next time. Wait for my next review.
  48. Heisenberg87
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    I didnt really think any game could capture me in as much ass the Wicther 3 did but this game already has taken its place as the greatest game i have ever played. You care so much about the characters that going through dialogue options is a must. I really hope that have some extra content later on.
  49. Gussy
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Now this is a game right here bud, you want Robots? you got em, you want Beautiful Landscapes? you got em. you want a Protagonist that has an actual personality? You got it, Dont listen to the hate surrounding this one, it is worth every penny
  50. levinyl
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    A couple of hours in and what can I say? This game has amazed me so much in the first couple of hours I cant wait to see what is in store for me going forward. Amazing graphics (Even on a standard PS4). Combat is great, story is amazing - buy this game you will not be disappointed!
  51. Forneray
    Mar 1, 2017
    6
    Excellent graphics but poor gameplay. Excellent graphics but poor gameplay. AI is also weak. The game can not be just graphics. The characters have no charisma. Lack of freedom. It is an open world but the player can not do what he wants.
  52. Rewenom
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Очередной шикарный эсклюзив для плойки.
    +Красивый мир
    +Интересные квесты +Крафт +Боёвка +Сюжет Есть несколько мелких минусов в виде дальности прорисовки и не самой лучшей лицевой анимации, но в остальном всё великолепно.    Очередной шикарный эсклюзив для плойки.
    +Красивый мир
    +Интересные квесты
    +Крафт
    +Боёвка
    +Сюжет
    Есть несколько мелких минусов в виде дальности прорисовки и не самой лучшей лицевой анимации, но в остальном всё великолепно.
  53. katharakis
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Great game. Graphics, setting, content, game play, story, all are amazing! One of the games that really give you sheer fun and satisfaction playing it. I cannot really understand the negative critics, but then again haters exist everywhere. It's a fact of the life. Moving on!
  54. justaguy1
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    The environment looks amazing, its a joy to control and the game mechanics are spot on for what its trying to achieve which makes combat fun and satisfying. The story so far (9 hours in) is better than I was expecting and the quests are very unique unlike other open world games. A must play if you like games like skyrim, the witcher, shadow of mordor etc
  55. bartolomeo
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    un bellissimo gioco! secondo me sarà il gioco dell' anno e non vedo loro di continuare a giocarci! non solo per la trama ma anche per la vastità di cose da fare
  56. Smotethef0rk
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. This game has not created new innovations but rather has refined core gameplay loops of other games. It is the perfect refinement of the open world fantasy experience. Amazing attention to detail. 10/10 GOTY
  57. ReeferMad
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Guerrilla Games and Sony took the risk of developing a new IP and it paid off. Beautiful game with mystery and exploration. This game will appease anyone who loves Uncharted, the Far Cry Series, and the Last of Us. Brings a vibrant and fresh feel to the almost tired open world genre. Crafting and progression is satisfying. I am personally a huge fan of using a bow for combat (like theGuerrilla Games and Sony took the risk of developing a new IP and it paid off. Beautiful game with mystery and exploration. This game will appease anyone who loves Uncharted, the Far Cry Series, and the Last of Us. Brings a vibrant and fresh feel to the almost tired open world genre. Crafting and progression is satisfying. I am personally a huge fan of using a bow for combat (like the greatest PS3/PS4 title of all time The Last of Us). I'm proud of the though they put into developing this and once again, Sony proves that Playstation is the ultimate device for single player exclusives. Worth the money.… Expand
  58. Juhiz
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Lovely Game. It borrows all the good elements and mechanics from other open world games. Still it´s unique. Story is good and the world is something never before seen in "post apocalyptic" games. A technical masterpiece.
  59. robsky
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Beautifull game. Great game. Great characters and story. I just might buy a ps4 pro for my replay in a couple of weeks, just to see if it can get any more beautifull.

    Go Guerilla!
  60. Mgoerge84
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    This game is very impressive. The story is deep and compelling.
    Great Visuals, Amazing Gameplay, Excellent work from Guerrilla Games.
    So far one of the best games of 2017.
  61. ItsCapraDemom
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    This game is Amazing and certainly lives up to all the hype. With Amazing graphics Amazing gameplay, and an Amazing story! Full on 10/10 a must have for any playstation 4 owner!
  62. dwindley
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    A true masterpiece! Absolutely beautifully designed world. Fluid combat system and a great story. The time spent to develop this game shows in the end result. Overall the graphics are absolutely astounding. A strong foundation for a promising new series. Thanks Guerrilla!
  63. axxonn242
    Feb 28, 2017
    9
    Too early for a full and thorough review, but man does it look amazing. It feels amazing also. The opening bit alone is terrific. The only fair comparison I've seen people make is to Tomb Raider, but that's only the bow and gathering/crafting. It seems fairly unique just a couple hours in. Also, I've heard some too-early nay-sayers claiming the map looked tiny. I'm here to tell you itToo early for a full and thorough review, but man does it look amazing. It feels amazing also. The opening bit alone is terrific. The only fair comparison I've seen people make is to Tomb Raider, but that's only the bow and gathering/crafting. It seems fairly unique just a couple hours in. Also, I've heard some too-early nay-sayers claiming the map looked tiny. I'm here to tell you it looks HUGE. I'll change, and or, add to his later, but for now I just wanted to weigh in on how breathtaking the visuals are. I snapped about 30 screenshots before I even discovered photo mode, for those of you who are gaming shutterbugs.… Expand
  64. Toldu_I_Tango
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Lets start with WOWWWWWWWW. I rarely score a 10 for a game and put simply this is A GAMING MASTERPIECE & SHEER WORK OF ART WITH VISUALLY STUNNING GRAPHICS WHICH ARE THE BEST I'VE SEEN ON CONSOLE AND I"M ONLY PLAYING ON THE THE STANDARD PS4 but I can't wait to purchase the PS4 PRO now which is apparently a significant upgrade in the LOOKS DEPARTMENT. The story is told beautifully with RAWLets start with WOWWWWWWWW. I rarely score a 10 for a game and put simply this is A GAMING MASTERPIECE & SHEER WORK OF ART WITH VISUALLY STUNNING GRAPHICS WHICH ARE THE BEST I'VE SEEN ON CONSOLE AND I"M ONLY PLAYING ON THE THE STANDARD PS4 but I can't wait to purchase the PS4 PRO now which is apparently a significant upgrade in the LOOKS DEPARTMENT. The story is told beautifully with RAW EMOTION & very lovable characters which you feel so attached to from the very start with excellent voice acting as well. Combat is fun & fluid & combines well with a great looting & crafting system. Basically take a little far cry & add a touch of Tombraider & a pinch of the Witcher 3 than stir well but unlike some dishes don't leave to sit before serving as this game needs digesting from the word GO....A job WELL DONE "GORILLA GAMES" Lets FINISH WITH WOWWW. :)… Expand
  65. SiltyDoubloon
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    To all the PC gamers getting butthurt, jealous and giving this game a 0 or 1, stop being salty and stop **** This game is a masterpiece. Get a PS4 or shut up !!! Hahahaha xD
  66. becks1907
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Woow! Another great Playstation Exclusive game again. Amazing game mechanics, Powerful graphics, incredible deep story! Thank you so much sony and of course guerilla :)
  67. turumflum
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    love it! great story. graphics and sound are amazing. Gameplay, although is not radically new is very fun and addictive. a must buy for me, happy that i got it
  68. durantftw
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Fenomenal game on all aspects. It having 72 negative reviews shows that the haters make the user scores pointless. You can not like the genre, you can not like some things about it, but scoring this a 0 can only be done out of hate, not out of a honest opinion. Amazing game.
  69. razzv
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. The graphics are outstanding, the gameplay is suspenseful and intense, the story is well written (especially when it comes to character development). This game has it all and it instantly became one of the best games of this generation.
  70. DusterGoalie
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Great game, buy this. That's all I have to say. .
  71. jroberts
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing! It reminds me of a mix between witcher 3 and farcry, but comparing it to another game just doesn't seem fair. It is easily the best game I've played since Witcher 3.
  72. DarthSaix15
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    To describe this game anything less than glorious is degrading to the team that built it. I describe this as playing the child of both Far Cry and Fallout. The artwork and detail put into the characters and creatures is simply amazing. Crafting your own arrows and medicine makes this an adventurous survival while the combat using a bow and a spear against machines makes the postTo describe this game anything less than glorious is degrading to the team that built it. I describe this as playing the child of both Far Cry and Fallout. The artwork and detail put into the characters and creatures is simply amazing. Crafting your own arrows and medicine makes this an adventurous survival while the combat using a bow and a spear against machines makes the post apocalyptic feel so much more real. The time and effort put into the scenery makes this a never ending gorgeous open world. Any gamer knows it takes a well put together soundtrack to hook yourself into a game and this game did nothing short of greatness. The story was fantastically written with deep and compelling connections, impressive fluency with main quest and side story and how everything intertwines. When starting the game you play as Aloy and you are given a connection that draws you to her campaign in a way like Joel and Ellie in The Last of Us. I have never had the feeling of needing to play a game more since 2013 with the releases of The Last of Us, Beyond Two Souls, God of War Ascension, and Tomb Raider. This game deserves nothing less than a 12/10 and anyone who has a PlayStation 4 needs to play this masterpiece… Expand
  73. Samuel0093
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    This game starts off great and never lets you down.There is so much to do and see.The combat is great and fluid.The character movement is the best ive ever seen in a game with how fluid and smooth it feels. If i had to say one negative thing about the game it would be that to many of the npc roaming the world look the same.Overall though one of my top 5 games of all time.I would rank itThis game starts off great and never lets you down.There is so much to do and see.The combat is great and fluid.The character movement is the best ive ever seen in a game with how fluid and smooth it feels. If i had to say one negative thing about the game it would be that to many of the npc roaming the world look the same.Overall though one of my top 5 games of all time.I would rank it just behind the last of us and ff7.Cant wait to see what the future holds for horizion .… Expand
  74. Mindtricks
    Feb 28, 2017
    8
    great grafics amazing visuals,nice combats and mechanics the story was ok but is a new IP so for this time its a 8/10.
    Pd: for that childish sony fanboys **** other plataforms just enjoy all the games and stop act like a stupid fanboys
    Hermosos graficos, hermosa visualizacion, buenos combates y mecanicas pero la historia esta ok pero por ser una nueva IP le doy un 8/10 Pd: a todos esos    great grafics amazing visuals,nice combats and mechanics the story was ok but is a new IP so for this time its a 8/10.
    Pd: for that childish sony fanboys **** other plataforms just enjoy all the games and stop act like a stupid fanboys
    Hermosos graficos, hermosa visualizacion, buenos combates y mecanicas pero la historia esta ok pero por ser una nueva IP le doy un 8/10
    Pd: a todos esos niños fanboys de sony, solo disfruten todols los juegos y dejen de insultar a las otrs plataformas y dejen de actuar como unos fanboys estupidos    … Expand
  75. JOSMAN
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    I've been playing for hours and I can't put in down. To my surprise, Aloy's story is very interesting and I can't wait to continue playing through it. I love single player, story-driven games; and this is definitely one of the best i've played so far. If you have a PS4, you'd be doing yourself a huge disservice if you don't get your hands on this game.
  76. csgopro
    Feb 28, 2017
    0
    Unbiased Review

    It seems most of the reviews posted here are either haters (giving it a 0) or Sony fanboys giving it a perfect score. It's neither of those two. I've put in about 14 hours since it launched. I'm quickly losing interest. It seems that this game was a far too ambitious for the developers. It seems like they did an excellent job with the graphics, but rushed the animations.    Unbiased Review

    It seems most of the reviews posted here are either haters (giving it a 0) or Sony fanboys giving it a perfect score. It's neither of those two. I've put in about 14 hours since it launched. I'm quickly losing interest. It seems that this game was a far too ambitious for the developers. It seems like they did an excellent job with the graphics, but rushed the animations. You'll see animations of people sliding when they're walking, which reminds me of the NBA 2k series. The voice acting is okay but very monotone. Also, this game seems to push a feminist agenda, which was smart of Guerrilla Games, as I'm sure it helped them court high reviews from the critics. Combat is almost entirely bow and arrow and this is very disappointing to me. It gets very repetitive and downright boring after the first few hours. The bow doesn't even act like a traditional bow, but rather like a sniper rifle, which just seems so unrealistic. The side quests seems like pointless chores. It really seems that they went for quantity over quality with these side quests. They're really really bad compared to the likes of Fallout and Witcher. It really seems that this game tried to incorporate elements from various other RPGs and the end results is an unoriginal and forgetful game. Some of the best visuals ever on a console. Rivals PC graphics. But the core gamplay and story is completely lacking.    … Expand
  77. hichaman
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    best game by gurella games, Xbox and Nintendo haters are just mad.. GJ SONY. it looks amazing on 4k TV, amazing story line, good sidequest, epic twist at the end .
  78. Magicted135
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece. Playing it makes me realize why i love AAA quality exclusive and understand all the hate from other fanboys. The game is just perfect and no other game comes close especialy one thats dated on old compaired to 2017 standards. Horizon 2 sign me up Ill be waiting.
  79. DownUnda
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    This is an instant classic!!! Wow what a game, all the love and detail that you should expect from a AAA game.
    I wish we had less games released but with this care and quality. Get the game and play it at your own pace, wonder around enjoy the experience its amazing. As all games this is not for everyone, but if you enjoy deep story and open world exploration this one is an instant    This is an instant classic!!! Wow what a game, all the love and detail that you should expect from a AAA game.
    I wish we had less games released but with this care and quality. Get the game and play it at your own pace, wonder around enjoy the experience its amazing. As all games this is not for everyone, but if you enjoy deep story and open world exploration this one is an instant classic. Worth the wait!    … Expand
  80. Rodrigolpo
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Pra quem curtiu The Witcher 3 e tava com saudades de um bom jogo de mundo aberto em um estilo parecido, Horizon é um jogo indispensãvel. O jogo pegou mecânicas interessantes de alguns outros jogos, adicionou vários elementos próprios e o resultado é um jogo que com certeza entra pra lista de um dos possíveis GOTYs de 2017.
  81. MasterRiley
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Horizon: Zero Dawn is exceptional as it represents everything that gamers expect from an exclusive game. I have not even beat the game yet and I can already say from my limited experience that it is mind blowing. The story is honestly really good, with Aloy being an incredible character immediately from the start of the game. They do an incredible job of making her character feelHorizon: Zero Dawn is exceptional as it represents everything that gamers expect from an exclusive game. I have not even beat the game yet and I can already say from my limited experience that it is mind blowing. The story is honestly really good, with Aloy being an incredible character immediately from the start of the game. They do an incredible job of making her character feel believable and likeable. The gameplay is also fantastic, though running at 30fps it is smooth with highly detailed animations and responsive controls. Using the bow and other weapons to fight enemies and robots is so much fun. There is so much option for how you can handle an encounter; you can stealth kill everyone, go in loud, set up traps to take everyone out, and so much more. The map is huge yet highly dense with detail at every location. The music is beautiful as well, really fitting the emotional tone of the game. Last but not least... the graphics. Oh my god, this game is breathtaking. What blows my mind the most is that this is an open world game, yet it continually looks so detailed no matter where you go. It easily ranks up with Uncharted 4 as PS4s best looking games. All that being said, there are a few minor bugs I've noticed here and there. Some pop ins and AI glitches like you would expect really. But for the size and scope of the world, these minor issues are easily forgivable. If you own a PS4 this game is a must have, no question. If you do not own a PS4, I feel sorry for you because Sony is seriously killing it with their exclusives. If they can continue at this level of quality, then we are all in for a real treat.… Expand
  82. Exquisit
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Aloy is just....... I cant explain it. She is one of the most adorable, kind hearted, stubborn, bratty, compassionate, down to earth and of the spunkiest characters in videogame history.

    That is all.
  83. RpgLover1
    Feb 28, 2017
    9
    So first impressions. Loading screen is 5 seconds quick saving is 1 second. Stealth based game works like every other stealth based game. AI is decent so far, good enough for a stealth game haven't played enough to really tell.

    Graphics are the best I've seen in console even greater then the Witcher 3. Performance and framerate is stable no drops even when there's tons of **** on the    So first impressions. Loading screen is 5 seconds quick saving is 1 second. Stealth based game works like every other stealth based game. AI is decent so far, good enough for a stealth game haven't played enough to really tell.

    Graphics are the best I've seen in console even greater then the Witcher 3. Performance and framerate is stable no drops even when there's tons of **** on the screen. Not sure if it's 60 can't really tell that sort of thing but it's a high framerate.

    The gameplay is fun and interesting so far the robots have weak points that you can exploit and you use different weapons and tactics to exploit those weak points. The game has a manual save so you can try out new weapons and skills without wasting you resources and just reload and change something you don't like.

    The only issues I have with the game are the sound of the voices are quite sometimes and I'll miss dialogue, but that might just be my ****ty ears. The dialogue especially Alloy's repeats, repeats and repeats. You can't change the camera sensitivity this may hurt the framerate though which is why you can't change it maybe idk. The focus mode which lets you spot **** has even slower camera movement and you walk slow as **** and I can't understand why.

    I'll update my review once I 100% the game.

    The game is actually good buy it.    … Expand
  84. RodKratos
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn é um jogo fantástico, que maravilha de jogo é esse.
    A tematica muito boa, visual incrível. Somente para Playstation, é bom ter jogos assim no PS4.
  85. NickCrit
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    This is an impressive game. It has an amazing story, graphic, game play, and a beautiful open world. I am enjoying it very much and believe you will too.
  86. Nomadum
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Games like these are simply not forgotten - they are masterpieces. Horizon: Zero Dawn is a masterpiece. It pushes the imagination to places one never thought to go, and to places where you'll never want to leave.
  87. Franco_SV
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Avaliar este jogo com uma nota menor que 10 é até falta de consideração com os produtores. Nunca vi nada parecido em termos de qualidade. Se preocuparam com detalhes mínimos. Nao percebi as falhas técnicas relatadas por alguns como queda dos frames. História envolvente, jogabilidade fluida, criatividade, beleza e qualidade técnica impecáveis. Título obrigatório para os amantes de RPG.
  88. SpiderJeruselam
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    One of the nice things about horizon zero dawn is the attention to detail. The side quest and "errands" as they're entitled, are full of characters and stories that feel important. The level design is very reminiscent of the Witcher and CD Projekt's input and opinion are absolutely present. If you liked the Witcher, open world games with flushed out characters and plots, and fightingOne of the nice things about horizon zero dawn is the attention to detail. The side quest and "errands" as they're entitled, are full of characters and stories that feel important. The level design is very reminiscent of the Witcher and CD Projekt's input and opinion are absolutely present. If you liked the Witcher, open world games with flushed out characters and plots, and fighting mechanical dinosaurs in the ruins of society then I highly recommend horizon zero dawn… Expand
  89. atun82
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Horizon: Zero Dawn is familiar but also really refreshing. It's not a short game (I spent around 30 hours with it), but the storytelling still feels concise and efficient. The combat has some nice options that make encounters fun, even when you're just stacking up stealth kills from the relative safety of a bush. And the presentation end of the game holds up its end of things with a solidHorizon: Zero Dawn is familiar but also really refreshing. It's not a short game (I spent around 30 hours with it), but the storytelling still feels concise and efficient. The combat has some nice options that make encounters fun, even when you're just stacking up stealth kills from the relative safety of a bush. And the presentation end of the game holds up its end of things with a solid soundtrack, great voice acting, and a cohesive design that makes all its disparate parts fit together. All in all, it's a great game, it's Guerrilla's strongest release to date.… Expand
  90. Xmadax
    Feb 28, 2017
    6
    So what happen to the 250+ negative reviews? when i first check on this game review it had a score of 6.9 with nearly 300 bad reviews and about 400 Positive. Then "magically" 200+ negative reviews all disappears "cough" paid. This game is OK at best, nothing new about it just a lot of running around collecting items. If you liked Fry Cry Primal then this is the game for you. But if you'reSo what happen to the 250+ negative reviews? when i first check on this game review it had a score of 6.9 with nearly 300 bad reviews and about 400 Positive. Then "magically" 200+ negative reviews all disappears "cough" paid. This game is OK at best, nothing new about it just a lot of running around collecting items. If you liked Fry Cry Primal then this is the game for you. But if you're after a Witcher 3 kind of game then this isn't for you. Just another AAA title that was way hyped, but the game still doesn't deserve a "0"… Expand
  91. sammus22
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    10/10 i dont have the game or the console i Use gaming PC+nintendo propably i will buy in the future
    Normaly this game is around 9/10 is more fair but people keep putting 0 these xbots fanboys are so crazy just report all the scores Bellow 6 !! because is trolling The avarage scores are good the game is good anyone who failed to understand a good game he still should put 9/10 because    10/10 i dont have the game or the console i Use gaming PC+nintendo propably i will buy in the future
    Normaly this game is around 9/10 is more fair but people keep putting 0 these xbots fanboys are so crazy just report all the scores Bellow 6 !! because is trolling The avarage scores are good the game is good anyone who failed to understand a good game he still should put 9/10 because ..is Hes fault for not trying enough to understanding it...    … Expand
  92. JokerSlayer
    Feb 28, 2017
    3
    Typical RPG open world game, bland story, AI is laughable, game mechanics are just simply not good enough and that's even before you measure it up to the Witcher 3. What most mixed critic reviews are saying and all user ones are saying is true it's simply not good enough but I guess it should be praised for not asking for $100 AUS or 60 USD.
    Though what some user reviews are saying that    Typical RPG open world game, bland story, AI is laughable, game mechanics are just simply not good enough and that's even before you measure it up to the Witcher 3. What most mixed critic reviews are saying and all user ones are saying is true it's simply not good enough but I guess it should be praised for not asking for $100 AUS or 60 USD.
    Though what some user reviews are saying that its a typical Sony exclusive, not true all game exclusives have the tendency to be pretty bad because its just there to make them money for another bigger project, even the xbox exclusives have been far from impressive but regardless of console horizon zero dawn would have been bad on both because not enough care went into it just a streamline injected formula that we've all seen even in movie license games.

    The game has its upsides though, the idea and concepts were new and inspired but the setting, story line and characters were pretty much run of the mill, especially when the witcher has set a new bar that these open world games need to reach to keep fans happy and not to mention the last of us pretty much gave them the urban jungle decay they could have been a little more innovative and thats the key word, since 2016 there's not been enough innovation in the development of games just sticking to what's been done before, and regarding fallout they did branch out into new area for them but they didn't get help to execute it correctly.

    One wonders if thats what Horizon needed, a company like naughty dog or kojima productions to help with the narrative and story line while platinum games or projekt red signed some of their employees to help them with the combat engine, etc so that this company would be able to release better titles with its newly found experience in the area, but sadly it was not to be and this looks like another game that suffers the 2016 stigma that so many games fell too.    … Expand
  93. BeardKnight
    Feb 28, 2017
    9
    Please look at the games people have reviewed before taking their opinion to heart. In no way does this game deserve a zero. For some reason beyond my understanding, people believe that Guerilla is paying for positive critic reviews, while other people (Nintendo fans apparently?) seem to be unhappy that this game is doing well. I think they actually view it as a competitor to Breath of thePlease look at the games people have reviewed before taking their opinion to heart. In no way does this game deserve a zero. For some reason beyond my understanding, people believe that Guerilla is paying for positive critic reviews, while other people (Nintendo fans apparently?) seem to be unhappy that this game is doing well. I think they actually view it as a competitor to Breath of the Wild (which is also doing very well with critics, so maybe Nintendo are paying critics too?) and somehow see this game as some sort of threat???

    I'll never understand why people will go and purposely give false reviews on a game for no reason. This is why no one should ever pay attention to Userscore, it's a joke and a silly feud between people on rival consoles/gaming platforms.

    As for the game itself? I've played around 3 hours so far and the game world has me hooked (the only reason I'm not playing right NOW is because my brother is so I'm finishing off Titanfall 2). The combat is fluid and responsive, the controls feel great, the world is beautiful, the voice acting is what you'd expect. While I can't comment on the story as I'm not that far in (obviously) it definitely has me intrigued.

    People giving this game, or any game that isn't fundamentally broken, a zero, are a big joke who should be shamed and never taken seriously.    … Expand
  94. skilly225
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    I am a very staunch member of the PC master race, but I have to concede, that playing with the buffed AA and extended draw distance in 1080p on this game, really looks fantastic.

    I found the gameplay supremely satisfying, and I thought throwing you into the fray after a relatively short tutorial was wonderful. I am about 8 hours in at this point and still find myself searching for    I am a very staunch member of the PC master race, but I have to concede, that playing with the buffed AA and extended draw distance in 1080p on this game, really looks fantastic.

    I found the gameplay supremely satisfying, and I thought throwing you into the fray after a relatively short tutorial was wonderful.

    I am about 8 hours in at this point and still find myself searching for enemy packs to tune my skills and kill them in new and interesting ways. There is definitely a button mash-y feel to it, but having spent some time playing alongside friends and sharing tips, there are some amazing combos one can pull off that just feel epic.

    I haven't felt this enthralled with a game since Oblivion. Side quests are worth doing (even though they feel very Witcher-y) just to see the detail packed into this large world.    … Expand
  95. Skitzofreniq
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Gorgeous. Amazing. Awesome gameplay. Great story-telling. Great characters. Pretty much everything you need for an perfect game.

    Very emotional too. There are very few games that can get met all chocked up with the likes of TellTale's The Walking Dead Season 1 and Valient Hearts: The Great War. And those were at the end of the game and after two hours in it already hit me in the feels    Gorgeous. Amazing. Awesome gameplay. Great story-telling. Great characters. Pretty much everything you need for an perfect game.

    Very emotional too. There are very few games that can get met all chocked up with the likes of TellTale's The Walking Dead Season 1 and Valient Hearts: The Great War. And those were at the end of the game and after two hours in it already hit me in the feels once or twice.

    Combat is great imo. You can upgrade skills and weapons. A lot of variety on how to attack enemies.

    Overall: a must buy!    … Expand
  96. z467
    Feb 28, 2017
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Open world... What can I say? This game was just as boring as The Elder Scrolls VI: Skyrim, Fallout 4, Uncharted 4, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Grand Theft Auto V, Far Cry Primal, etc... If you make an open world, please don't fill it with pointless quests or collectibles.… Expand
  97. ufc77
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Breathtaking, really incredible awesome Game!
    A ps4 masterpeice that cannot be missed anyoe who owns a ps4.
    Thank you very much Guerilla Games.

    Aloy
  98. liverpool987
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    For a developer to go from first person shooters to a massive open world game & be considered as one of the best is a true testament to how talented the developers are & how good this game is. I can easily see myself putting in 100+ hours to see & do everything.
  99. bow4dar
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    I'll never understand the negative reviews for a game like this. Lets be honest people! It's a shame to think this game is a 0 out of 10! I've only played about 2 hours so far. Solid game with the best graphics i've seen.
  100. FogCityRoller
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    The story grips you right out of the gate. Storylines have always been convoluted in open world games because of how sidetracked the player can get with other tasks and side quests. While this does have side quests, they can be resolved relatively quickly (though at the expense of character depth in side quest givers, but that's not necessarily a bad thing).

    There isn't much that can be    The story grips you right out of the gate. Storylines have always been convoluted in open world games because of how sidetracked the player can get with other tasks and side quests. While this does have side quests, they can be resolved relatively quickly (though at the expense of character depth in side quest givers, but that's not necessarily a bad thing).

    There isn't much that can be said about the graphics that haven't been said already. This is probably the only game out so far that makes me want a PS4 Pro, but it isn't necessary either. The graphics on a normal PS4 are still stunning. The environments are incredibly detailed and the lighting is outstanding.

    What really makes this game stand out above many others in its genre is the crafting system. I am tired of crafting systems that feel like a chore, to where it's impossible to craft something useful without going well out of your way to gather the components. It turns crafting into some side quest time sink. Horizon eliminates all of that. I've continued to be able to craft anything I need with just items I collect on my routes through the story. No hours spent farming materials just so I don't run short on supplies further along, THIS IS WHAT QUALITY OF LIFE IS ABOUT FOLKS! It's still a diverse crafting system with many options.

    The UI is crystal clear, the menu system is perfectly organized, and everything seems to have just the right depth. I'm convinced that Horizon was the product of meticulously analyzing its predecessors and pinpointing what works really well and what didn't work so well, and perfecting everything.

    Anyone saying this is just another Far Cry Primal has the analytical abilities of a toddler. This is more like Witcher 3's kid sister, and she is a total badass.    … Expand
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#1 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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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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