Horizon Zero Dawn

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12419 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 10,195 out of 12419
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  3. Negative: 1,084 out of 12419
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  1. Jamie_Woodz
    Jan 26, 2022
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a game which I put myself off playing for a very long time, the game came out almost 5 years ago as I am writing this review and the new Horizon II Forbidden West is dropping in just 3 weeks time.

    The game feels fun and enjoyable but it does have its flaws and show some signs of age even though it is a spectacular game, I feel the story was fairly good but a little    Horizon Zero Dawn is a game which I put myself off playing for a very long time, the game came out almost 5 years ago as I am writing this review and the new Horizon II Forbidden West is dropping in just 3 weeks time.

    The game feels fun and enjoyable but it does have its flaws and show some signs of age even though it is a spectacular game, I feel the story was fairly good but a little bit shorter then I hoped, the combat felt smooth I mainly used the bow and arrow and enjoyed every second, the other weapons were good too however I didn't really use them as much as I might have liked.

    The selection of weaponry you have is satisfactory along with the heavy weapons you can pick up from enemies that add to the list of fun and enjoyable ways to take down human or machine enemies.

    The world of Horizon Zero Dawn is both beautiful and massive although I did wish exploration was a bigger focus, fast travel made this habit redundant at times and the quite frankly poor climbing really killed the vibe at times (a lot of these issues look to be fixed in Forbidden West).

    Overall Horizon Zero Dawn is a must play game if you want something fairly unique and different, I just hope the sequel lives up to it's billing and is a knockout hit for the playstation 5    … Expand
  2. overdrive
    Jan 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i played and finished the story the year it came out but only now am setting down to write this review what can I say about this game

    the story is great and engaging from start to finish it is one of the most interesting games that I have played of that year and cant wait to HFW comes out

    i would highly recommend this game to anyone    … Expand
  3. spesini
    Oct 3, 2021
    9
    One of the best games gameplay-wise. Graphics are amazing, quests are fun, just running around and exploring and fighting is also great fun. Animations and voice acting are sometimes little janky.
  4. GOTFAN13
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    jogo perfeito,jogabilidade fluida,historia incrivel mundo interativo e vivo ,pra mim é o melhor jogo da decada
  5. DrownedLiberty
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Great game. The story is captivating, the gameplay is pretty sweet - nice progression pace. Sure I'm only playing it now in 2020 for the first time but for the moment I haven't noticed any performance issues or bugs. Overall a great title - 10/10
  6. Hugo12317
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    I have nothing to say perfect on PS4, better on PS4PRO in 4K much better on PC again in 4K with HDR, THIS IS MASTERPIECE, i cant wait for Forbidden West, but i hope for ONE PS5 in some store for me :) Mega fun, and re-playing game still fun. Very nice world, enemies, combat style. This game wil be fun for many years. I enjoy back the game
  7. Jakratos
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    Horizon zero dawn and is one of the best game available on ps4, gameplay an amazing action open world game with some rpg elements. Beautiful graphic and gameplay, and waiting for the sequel on ps4 and ps5.
  8. MeleeM
    Jan 17, 2022
    10
    I've heard that videogames cannot elicit the same range or depth of emotion as other forms of media, such as music or film. HZD proves that wrong. This game is brilliant and phenomenal on so many levels. The originality of its concept alone is captivating. Ironically, I find the voice actress for Aloy the weakest aspect. I say "ironically" because she voices one of the strongestI've heard that videogames cannot elicit the same range or depth of emotion as other forms of media, such as music or film. HZD proves that wrong. This game is brilliant and phenomenal on so many levels. The originality of its concept alone is captivating. Ironically, I find the voice actress for Aloy the weakest aspect. I say "ironically" because she voices one of the strongest characters in the "Borderlands" series. This game is pure gold.… Expand
  9. almanaga
    Jul 11, 2021
    9
    Необычная, красивая, интересная игра. Видно, что разработчики постарались на 100 процентов и вложили максимум усилий в создание этого завораживающего виртуального мира.
  10. Ddaygiugno1944
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    merita il voto top essendo una esclusiva ps come è per il 97% delle esclusive ps, ottimo motore grafico
  11. iMustang
    Feb 10, 2022
    9
    Normally post-apocalyptic games do not resonate well with me, but Horizon handles the journey in such a beautiful way you're often filled with a feeling of curiosity and hope above all else. A vibrant world filled with strange machines, a curious mystery of how it all came to be, and a lovable main character alongside you to experience the journey. The gameplay is equally addictive as youNormally post-apocalyptic games do not resonate well with me, but Horizon handles the journey in such a beautiful way you're often filled with a feeling of curiosity and hope above all else. A vibrant world filled with strange machines, a curious mystery of how it all came to be, and a lovable main character alongside you to experience the journey. The gameplay is equally addictive as you hunt giant machines in a more fun and complex way than Monster Hunter or other similar titles, strategizing and equipping yourself as you see fit to take on these monstrosities and feeling really good as you take them down. This game rewards nearly every action you make from hunting, gathering, and doing the side quests that reward you with both good rewards and story value content. With such a fantastic formula and gameplay loop you can spend as much or as little time as you want playing, and it always feels good no matter which you choose.
    A lot of love went into this game and it really shows at every twist and turn. It's clear the developers wanted their players to enjoy playing it as much as they loved making it, and it nearly hits the mark of perfection as a result. I am glad I played it right before the release of the sequel due to the semi-cliffhanger ending, and I find myself legitimately excited to play the sequel in only a couple of weeks. If you haven't played this game yet do not let it slip your mind as this is a game any Playstation 4 or 5 owner should definitely experience. Aloy has earned her spot as one of Playstation's mascots, because if any game should define a beautiful game that only Playstation Studios can make, it's Horizon Zero Dawn.    … Expand
  12. Smjdale
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    This might be my favourite PS4 game, great sci-fi story, incredible graphics and incredible combat against the machines, must play.
  13. Wweald
    Jan 17, 2021
    9
    Amazing gameplay and visuals. The story could have been better. Regardless one of the best games of the year.
  14. skskskddd
    Sep 15, 2021
    10
    A diamond. A really expensice diamond. I am so much ashamed to starting this game with a boring mood. But when i started it from the very beggining i realised that i will play one of the best, well writed and amazing games i had every played.Incredible story, BEST COLLECTIBLES EVER, best road for a map ever, best gameplay, best best best best everything. I wish i could thank everyone whoA diamond. A really expensice diamond. I am so much ashamed to starting this game with a boring mood. But when i started it from the very beggining i realised that i will play one of the best, well writed and amazing games i had every played.Incredible story, BEST COLLECTIBLES EVER, best road for a map ever, best gameplay, best best best best everything. I wish i could thank everyone who build this beautiful game. Congratulations you'd create one of the best games ever. What a game..… Expand
  15. M4N0R4F43L
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    Está no meu top10 da geração fácil. Melhor plot twist que já vi em uma história de vídeo game
  16. Chempion1
    Oct 21, 2021
    9
    Я даже не знаю, что ещё можно написать про эту игру?
    Игру конечно ждал, увидя ролики в интернете. В игре есть всё. И открытый мир, и достойная прокачка, и неплохой сюжет, и красивая картинка.
    Начну с открытого мира. Он очень похож на мир последних Far Cry или Assassin’s Creed. Со своими фишками, но мне показались очень схожи. Есть тайные бункиры или убежища (забыл как правильно), в    Я даже не знаю, что ещё можно написать про эту игру?
    Игру конечно ждал, увидя ролики в интернете. В игре есть всё. И открытый мир, и достойная прокачка, и неплохой сюжет, и красивая картинка.
    Начну с открытого мира. Он очень похож на мир последних Far Cry или Assassin’s Creed. Со своими фишками, но мне показались очень схожи. Есть тайные бункиры или убежища (забыл как правильно), в которых объясняется всё происходящее в мире.
    Прокачка оружия и персонажа тоже сходна с оной в Far Cry 3, 4 и 5. К стати про оружие, его в игре невероятно много. Оно правда архаичное, но со всякими кибернетическими прибамбасами. И, что самое главное, всё оружие будет востребовано до конца игры.
    О сюжете. Он мне в принципе понравился. Запоминающиеся персонажи, есть тайны, есть и предательство. Но есть какая то недосказанность что ли.
    Теперь про внешний вид. Ну здесь думаю вопросов быть не может, он великолепен. Джунгли, города, но больше всего конечно порадовали машины. Роботов какое то невероятное количество, они красивые, брутальные, каждый со своим подходом. Очень понравились такие роботы-брахиозавры, они очень высокие, огромные, их видно из далека. Они представляют собой эдакие ходячие вышки из Far Cry. Немного огорчили враги люди, просто меркнут на фоне роботов. Так же мне не очень понравилась мимика людей.
    Порадовала боевая система, такая смесь Enslaved и Assassin’s Creed.
    В общем игра классная. Есть небольшие недостатки, на пример однообразные захваты поселений людей, на мой взгляд геймплей с людьми наиболее слабое место игры. Но плюсов у Horizon Zero Dawn в разы больше к ним можно прибавить и неповторимую атмосферу игры.
    Скоро выходит сиквел с подзаголовком Forbidden West, это повод освежить воспоминания и пройти игру ещё разок.    … Expand
  17. eXoFrey
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    Probably the game that has the most amazing graphics so far! It's a total immersive world! The characters are amazing and Aloy is a stunning brave young woman that isn't out of a cliche female character type. The story is also great! The gameplay is just so well designed and offers you a ton of possibilities for what you wish to fight with. There's also a photo mode that's absolutelyProbably the game that has the most amazing graphics so far! It's a total immersive world! The characters are amazing and Aloy is a stunning brave young woman that isn't out of a cliche female character type. The story is also great! The gameplay is just so well designed and offers you a ton of possibilities for what you wish to fight with. There's also a photo mode that's absolutely amazing! Nothing else to say, this game is a pure gem! I can't help but thinking that people who rated this game under 5 clearly know nothing about open world games or simply should stop playing these type of games at all. Clearly this isn't their type more than this is a bad game.… Expand
  18. mplaaguilera
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Enjoyed every second of it. The mechanichs, amazing world design and online ne of the best stories told in a videogame.
  19. Wedy
    Feb 2, 2021
    10
    The BEST game I have ever played. So interesting story, characters, locations, just everything. I love how It's different than other big RPG games and how It goes in It's own path. Really recommend to everyone.
  20. SunsetApollo
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    HZD is a unique exploration of a post apocalyptic world, and a journey of discovery to uncover what befell humanity.

    The game has a good selection of weapons and skills, great visuals, and great gameplay. It also has multiple main storylines, giving you flexibility and non-linearity in how you complete the game. One of the best things about the game is the world. It's beautiful,    HZD is a unique exploration of a post apocalyptic world, and a journey of discovery to uncover what befell humanity.

    The game has a good selection of weapons and skills, great visuals, and great gameplay. It also has multiple main storylines, giving you flexibility and non-linearity in how you complete the game.

    One of the best things about the game is the world. It's beautiful, realistic, and immersive. Crunching through the snow in the Frozen Wilds and watching Aloy's breath steam up was one of the most memorable experiences I've had in a game.

    This game is excellent and you should play it.    … Expand
  21. Al1ne
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    Thjs game is good,for her story,which is interesting,you want to know more about this world! Picture is spectaculaaar,and gameplay is variable,for each robot,you must pick individual tactics. You must play that game if you have ps4,5 or pc.
  22. Nikitry
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Пожалуй одна из лучших игр прошлого поколения!
  23. Ryan_pb
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Jogo exelente ótimos gráficos tudo pra ser o goty do ano história envolvente.
  24. Sephirot14
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    Muy bueno en todos sus apartados, gráficamente espectacular para tratarse de un juego de 2017 (lo he jugado ahora en 2022) y un Gameplay muy divertido. Una buena historia y una dificultad muy ajustada redondean un juego excelente.
  25. tlosFanboy
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    I bought this game in 2019 but never played through it cause I had many other games at that time, fast forward to 2022 and i decided to complete it so I could get ready for forbidden West and omg i was blown away even though the game is 5 years old it did not age one bit, you could see the love and the attention to detail at every corner. Please do yourself a favor and play this game.
  26. Salador2606
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Отличная супер игра, много увлекательного контента. Печалит только плохое ценообразование от Sony, поэтому покупаю только диски на вторичном рынке.

    An excellent super game, a lot of exciting content. The only sad thing is the poor pricing from Sony, so I only buy discs in the secondary market.    Отличная супер игра, много увлекательного контента. Печалит только плохое ценообразование от Sony, поэтому покупаю только диски на вторичном рынке.

    An excellent super game, a lot of exciting content. The only sad thing is the poor pricing from Sony, so I only buy discs in the secondary market.
  27. SirHiroshi
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn was a surprise for me. When I played I didn't think it would be a great game but the narrative caught me and made me love and be passionate about the history of the game. Incredible gameplay.
  28. LilTopi
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of the the PS4 era. I feel like there's a perfect amount of stuff to do in this game, while keeping the story interesting every mission. Can't wait for Forbidden West.
  29. Taylorbailey131
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    My favourite game, I am so thankful that I discovered and played Horizon because the story telling, the world, and the culture is incredible!
    Thank you so much Guerrilla
  30. Raios-Rogue
    Jun 8, 2021
    9
    9.5/10 a beautiful machine breathtaking world with a fantastic engaging narrative a protagonist that you can respect characters that you feel attatched to like Rost Erend Sylens fun side quests plenty of variety of machines to fight every machine has a weak spot which and the AI is very smart the skill tree and combat mechanics where the only thing that was lacking in the game there could9.5/10 a beautiful machine breathtaking world with a fantastic engaging narrative a protagonist that you can respect characters that you feel attatched to like Rost Erend Sylens fun side quests plenty of variety of machines to fight every machine has a weak spot which and the AI is very smart the skill tree and combat mechanics where the only thing that was lacking in the game there could have been a much better melee + range combat with a lot better skills and lip sync animations face animations could use improvement which i can see that they are improving in the sequel but the environment and graphics are stunning it's a must play game… Expand
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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Metascore
89

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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