Horizon Zero Dawn

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12419 Ratings

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  1. OhLongJohnson
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    At first I thought, this is just a game with fancy graphics, but the same old mechanics, go to point X, do something and then proceed to point Y. However, the story is so incredibly good, that I started to feel more positive towards the game, until I got to a point, that I couldn't stop playing! This game is one of the best I've played all year!
  2. Yunaya
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    I enjoying play in this game many and many times. The idea is perfect. And i will continue to play in Horizon Zero Dawn
  3. RoloBianchi
    Apr 20, 2017
    9
    Excelente juego! me encato su jugabildad su apartado artistico y grafico! las batallas contra las maquinas son de lo mejor del juego, tiene un buena historia principal, aunq le daria un poco mas de carisma y protagonismo a los personajes secundarios que casi no cumplen funsion en el juego,
  4. Topazar
    May 7, 2017
    6
    Игра меня сильно разочаровала. Сюжет отличный но кривая режиссура диалоговых сцен и скупые тексты самих диалогов не дают поверить в него и влиться в мир. Доп квесты откровенно ужасны и скучны. Боевка крайне однообразна и надоедает на 3-4 час игры. Мир пустой исследовать его не интересно. Сильно не хватает эпичный скриптовых сцен. Впечатлила только пролог и финальная миссия . Скомканный иИгра меня сильно разочаровала. Сюжет отличный но кривая режиссура диалоговых сцен и скупые тексты самих диалогов не дают поверить в него и влиться в мир. Доп квесты откровенно ужасны и скучны. Боевка крайне однообразна и надоедает на 3-4 час игры. Мир пустой исследовать его не интересно. Сильно не хватает эпичный скриптовых сцен. Впечатлила только пролог и финальная миссия . Скомканный и недосказанный финал.… Expand
  5. TiagoHere
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Jogo sensacional. História, jogabilidade e gráficos fascinantes. Ponto fraco são as missões secundárias que podem deixar a desejar, mas nada que deixe o jogo ruim.
  6. rabe3
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    It's amazing game with great game-play , advanced graphics and the most good things the story and it mystery
    the good thing also is that support many languages in both text and audio
  7. jptiamzon
    Dec 27, 2017
    7
    If you played any games with the same genre like this one (The Witcher 3, etc.), the game will not be that immersive or should I say "not that good". I suggest playing this before playing any open world rpg games because it will ruin your experience.

    NOTE:
    The game is good I can recommend it right away however, it just feel generic to me.
  8. the80srobot
    Apr 9, 2018
    6
    There's a fun game in there, but Horizon Zero Dawn wastes my time more than I would like. Some parts of it feel like they were an after-thought (human enemies, busywork) or barely tested (many of the sidequests). The story element is mediocre, voice acting and camerawork almost laughable, and the open world mechanics exist mainly to kill time.

    Parts that work: fighting the dinosaurs,    There's a fun game in there, but Horizon Zero Dawn wastes my time more than I would like. Some parts of it feel like they were an after-thought (human enemies, busywork) or barely tested (many of the sidequests). The story element is mediocre, voice acting and camerawork almost laughable, and the open world mechanics exist mainly to kill time.

    Parts that work: fighting the dinosaurs, discovering the different types of robot dinosaurs, other things to do with the robot dinosaurs.

    I wish studios would stop padding their games with mediocre content. If Horizon Zero Dawn were a little more focused on the parts that, after all, are the selling point, it would be a good game. As it is, it's 10 minutes of fun for every hour you play - I can get a better grind/fun ratio out of watching David Letterman.    … Expand
  9. xxmar-au_san_xx
    May 12, 2019
    10
    jogo incrivel com uma historia fascinante e graficos belissimos e uma personagem carismatica em um mundo muito vivo.
  10. Zura69
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This game was the reason I bought ps4. And it was my best decision ever - game is just perfect. Also can't understand ones who write that story is poor, looks like they just didn't read all the staff around, the story is the best thing in this game. It is the only game where I really looked for tapes and records with additional story content just because it is really interesting, eventThis game was the reason I bought ps4. And it was my best decision ever - game is just perfect. Also can't understand ones who write that story is poor, looks like they just didn't read all the staff around, the story is the best thing in this game. It is the only game where I really looked for tapes and records with additional story content just because it is really interesting, event Mass Effect wasn't so exciting.… Expand
  11. Daniphoenix
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    It is simple, for me, the best exclusive videogame for PS4 and one of the mos valuable videogames of the generation.
  12. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a stunning masterpiece. It features a post apocalyptic world after civilization was wiped out by machines! Humans must now survive in a world where machines have become the fauna ! The huge open world is lush with beautiful scenery and filled with great quests. The story is fantastic, but what makes this game so much fun is the awesome combat mechanics. It alsoHorizon Zero Dawn is a stunning masterpiece. It features a post apocalyptic world after civilization was wiped out by machines! Humans must now survive in a world where machines have become the fauna ! The huge open world is lush with beautiful scenery and filled with great quests. The story is fantastic, but what makes this game so much fun is the awesome combat mechanics. It also features some epic boss fights. The Frozen Wilds DLC is also fantastic ! Can't wait for a sequel !… Expand
  13. BetoVip
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Incrível, jogo com um game play muito diferente e divertido, história boa, ótima qualidade
  14. Alexnhchong
    Feb 27, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal! When I initially browsed through the YT reviews and they all focused on the combat system, as a combat-non-enthusiast, I didn't expect much from the title. But after spending over 100 hours on Aloy's journey and having finally platinumed the game, I am pleased to report that this is one of the best titles I've had the pleasure of playing. The world is incredible. TheAbsolutely phenomenal! When I initially browsed through the YT reviews and they all focused on the combat system, as a combat-non-enthusiast, I didn't expect much from the title. But after spending over 100 hours on Aloy's journey and having finally platinumed the game, I am pleased to report that this is one of the best titles I've had the pleasure of playing. The world is incredible. The graphics are top-class. The sound design is innovative (though I would prefer greater sound separations). The story is good and the settings is better than many Hollywood films. Definitely a must-buy!… Expand
  15. AlexFaj22
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    I've put over 100 hours into this game and 100% it, and yet it still always remains fresh and exciting due to the excellent AI in combat and I believe the best combat system in how it so effectively integrates the head on combat and its stealth. But even better is the enemy variety in each robot type and the need for different strategies for each enemy.
    What really brings the experience    I've put over 100 hours into this game and 100% it, and yet it still always remains fresh and exciting due to the excellent AI in combat and I believe the best combat system in how it so effectively integrates the head on combat and its stealth. But even better is the enemy variety in each robot type and the need for different strategies for each enemy.
    What really brings the experience together is the incredibly written, imaginative, original story. It engrossed me from start to finish.
    Definite 10/10 for me and its my personal favourite game of the generation and I can't wait for the sequel.    … Expand
  16. sergio123456
    Oct 23, 2020
    8
    Gran juego, historia muy interesante, gráficos muy buenos. Gran variedad de armas y de enemigos, la posibilidad de usar las debilidades y fortalezas para el combate. Juego muy recomendable
  17. bryak8888
    Sep 17, 2020
    9
    Thanks for the port on the PC, but for the second part, my rating will be 0 until the port for the PC appears, as it appears, I pass and give the rating that the game deserves.

    Graphics, sound design, atmosphere, plot - 9.5 ease of play, volition after half of the game, fatness of opponents towards the end of the game (non-plot) - 8 I liked the exploration and the general thread of    Thanks for the port on the PC, but for the second part, my rating will be 0 until the port for the PC appears, as it appears, I pass and give the rating that the game deserves.

    Graphics, sound design, atmosphere, plot - 9.5
    ease of play, volition after half of the game, fatness of opponents towards the end of the game (non-plot) - 8
    I liked the exploration and the general thread of research. combed the whole game and it took a little less than 60 hours. I will be very pleased with the game and will wait for the second part on the PC.    … Expand
  18. bbandit925
    Jun 25, 2020
    6
    Very overrated game. After I was 8 hours, I just wanted it to end.
    Graphics were great, if it weren't for the graphics, I wouldn't have played it through.
  19. PotHeadSteve
    Jun 28, 2020
    5
    I am truly disappointed in this game. I heard this was supposedly hyped before it came out, but i didn't pay attention to it at the time. I got this for 25 bucks and i am glad i didn't spend 70 dollars on this. It started off really fun, but by hour 5 i got so tired of it. The game doesn't know what it wants to be. If it wants to be an RPG like Witcher 3 or an open world action game likeI am truly disappointed in this game. I heard this was supposedly hyped before it came out, but i didn't pay attention to it at the time. I got this for 25 bucks and i am glad i didn't spend 70 dollars on this. It started off really fun, but by hour 5 i got so tired of it. The game doesn't know what it wants to be. If it wants to be an RPG like Witcher 3 or an open world action game like RDR2 or far cry. It has lots of elements there. Like stealth, action, RPG elements, dialogue wheels and crafting. But none of those elements are done well. Stealth is so bare bones as to be laughable(Hide in tall grass, rinse repeat), dialogue wheel choices don't matter to the story, action is bland, enemies have bullcrap long attack animations that can home in and hit you from across the map. It loses its tactics when they break their own rules and set you up in situations that you can't stealth or study the enemy(Which is what it has been teaching you all game). The open world is also completely empty of any life, save for useless collectibles that i couldn't care less about. Also one thing i really can't stand is all the busy work, even getting health herbs for the next fight is a chore. There is also no options to buy health herbs at a vendor making it infuriating. WTF do i also have to buy a whole new bow to use shock arrows, like seriously tell me why? It is such a pointless way of forcing players to change out weapons unnecessarily. The story is also extremely bland. The relationship with Aloy and Rost is not very well developed, it never gets to a charming moment between them or anything. Which i thought we were going to have, it is her adopted father after all. Not like in God of war. It isn't completely bad but it never rises above a slightly above average in terms of writing. The character of Aloy is really cool looking in my opinion i even based a TTRPG character off her and Senua. But in game Aloy is not very well fleshed out and the voice actor is not that great. A different voice actor and a better script could've gone a long way, as games like the Witcher 3 came out around this time. I have also heard of some kinda agenda pushing, while i haven't gone far enough to see it, if it is true. It has nothing to do with why i think this deserves a 5/10. It is no system seller, it is a painfully average open world action stealth game. I think the developers should have tried something new with the game. Added some kind of new mechanic like the nemesis system from shadow of mordor and make the players use whatever ammo they can craft to flesh out the systems they implemented better.… Expand
  20. b3nj4m1nb
    Oct 11, 2020
    8
    Horizon does nothing new for open world game design but it's intriguing and interesting plot keeps you hooked, despite not being told in the most interesting way. (Lots of audio logs and text to scroll through during main story missions) Combined with a fairly unique combat system and enemy design, this game excels above most current open world games.
  21. jackchilina
    Dec 8, 2020
    8
    The graphics was perfect but open world design and game mechanics are average.
  22. Harlew
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    While I was slightly disappointed by this game I will not deny that it certainly has a lot of quality. I was expecting a masterpiece from the reviews that I had seen but perhaps I had overhyped the game a lot. The general mechanics are a blast, stealth and ranged combat was made extremely fun with the use of a variety of different gadgets and traps at your disposal. However, the gameWhile I was slightly disappointed by this game I will not deny that it certainly has a lot of quality. I was expecting a masterpiece from the reviews that I had seen but perhaps I had overhyped the game a lot. The general mechanics are a blast, stealth and ranged combat was made extremely fun with the use of a variety of different gadgets and traps at your disposal. However, the game certainly falls flat on its face with the extremely weak options for melee combat as you only get a pretty good spear right before the final mission of the game. Even so, the biggest drawback for me was the very lackluster open world which had me repeat the same repetitive tasks such as clearing out groups of bandits or machines, climbing towers and collecting plants and hunting animals in a draining experience with one of the worst every cases of open-world fatigue I have gotten. But if you stick to the main path the game remains very enjoyable and keeps you on your toes. While the story was a little confusing and stupid it still kept me interested on the origins of Aloy and the world from start to finish which is obviously positive. In conclusion this game is pretty good, however please do not expect this to be as brilliant as something like breath of the wild… Expand
  23. MartinAZ
    Apr 11, 2022
    7
    Martin A. - You had me at "Robot dinosaurs."

    Horizon Zero dawn is an open world sand box filled with robotic dinosaurs to hunt, mount and hack. Do I need to say more? What I hated, I fail to see why someone hasn't figured the mechanics out. Why is it that the main character is always the only one with access or just so happens to be of blood. I would rather bump into someone like    Martin A. - You had me at "Robot dinosaurs."

    Horizon Zero dawn is an open world sand box filled with robotic dinosaurs to hunt, mount and hack. Do I need to say more?

    What I hated, I fail to see why someone hasn't figured the mechanics out. Why is it that the main character is always the only one with access or just so happens to be of blood. I would rather bump into someone like Aloy and try to figure it out why she is special. I also find it hard to believe that robotic dinosaurs do not just instantly kill or why the game doesn't bother to explain regeneration which is a pet peeve of mine with any game that doesn't bother to explain it. Why are there levels in this game? Aloy seems to be wearing the same leather clothes and she faces creatures that can shoot missiles. Is it because she's level 80?

    It also would have helped to have more merchants selling ammo that didn't run out (they could have balanced this out by limiting the amount of money a player can carry) or at least had the material to make the ammo and how about a place to live because this game has saved points modeled after camp fires, why not a home? Also, don't expect to climb or parkour because you have to look out for climbing rope or bright yellow hand holds because reasons.

    All death animations are the exactly the same. Also, It would have been interesting to find people who ride normal horses and listen to their reasons why horses are better, such as being able to cross a river or encounter tribes that prefer robot horses because they can stand the cold, where horses can't.

    What I loved. All the details aside, the world of Horizon Zero Dawn is beautiful and the robot dinosaurs are well designed. I just can't help thinking this would have been better as a horror game. I mean dinosaurs are already deadly, put missiles and guns on them, would only make them horrifyingly deadlier.

    This is still a game worth experiencing but at a rental price or discounted price. The game is not hard by any sense. With all that said, 7 out of 10.    … Expand
  24. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn is an exceptional open-world action/adventure game with stellar combat and a well above-average story for this sort of game. Everything about Horizon feels alive, and taking down a giant robot dinosaur is fun, frantic, and challenging. Throw in a fully realized protagonist in Aloy, a wealth of side quests that actually feel substantial and thought-out, and what you haveHorizon Zero Dawn is an exceptional open-world action/adventure game with stellar combat and a well above-average story for this sort of game. Everything about Horizon feels alive, and taking down a giant robot dinosaur is fun, frantic, and challenging. Throw in a fully realized protagonist in Aloy, a wealth of side quests that actually feel substantial and thought-out, and what you have is the makings of a new first-rate franchise.… Expand
  25. rompobteryx
    Mar 12, 2022
    7
    It took me two tries to actually like the game. In my first try, which was 3 years ago, I quit after two hours because I hated the story and its open world mechanics. I started the game again last month, hyped by the sequel being released, and I promised myself I would be more patient this time. Once the combat clicked, it was hard to put down.

    Taking on a Thunderjaw with everything in    It took me two tries to actually like the game. In my first try, which was 3 years ago, I quit after two hours because I hated the story and its open world mechanics. I started the game again last month, hyped by the sequel being released, and I promised myself I would be more patient this time. Once the combat clicked, it was hard to put down.

    Taking on a Thunderjaw with everything in your arsenal on 'hard' difficulty level...Targeting parts, using tearblasters to strip it off its weapons and armor, anticipating where it would go and setting traps before the combat begins, the way the machine staggers and flinches every time you hit it with a blast bomb, the way it collapses dead at the end... Such an incredible joy. Word can't even describe it. Or taking on an invisible Stalker... Managing to nail the mofo down with ropecaster, and stripping it off its armor and stealth module, then dotting it with sticky bombs... OMG what a rush. The combat in this game is pure joy.

    The visuals are dope as well. A half-ablaze stormbird filling your entire vision in slow motion, especially when you're fighting at night with black sky in the background, with all its glory and detailed parts and modules and wings and angry face with red eyes, is a sight to behold. I caught myself many times just admiring the design of the machines mid-combat instead of actually fighting lol.

    But everything else feels like a chore. Here's what didn't work for me:

    The story. OMG the story. It was worse than cliche, so much that I was unable to watch the cutscenes from all the eyerolling I had to do, and I ended up skipping them totally. Great voice acting etc. but the story just didn't work for me.

    The main quest forces you to go to some indoor locations such as the ruins where you have to find and watch holograms for story progression. They were all copy-paste mazes with nothing interesting in them. Can developers please stop using holograms for exposition already?

    Because of the story and the dreadfully boring interiors, I was actually begging the game to let me be and go hunt machines in the wild.

    Cauldron dungeons, even though the boss fights at the end are great, and even though the color palette in the dungeons are pretty to look at, were boring and full of childish environmental puzzles. I wish they offered something unique.

    Using the spear wasn't fun at all. Not sophisticated enough for full engagement. It doesn't break or malfunction, there are only a few kinds, there are limited number of attacks and animations etc. I heard it's better in the sequel, and I hope so.    … Expand
  26. SquATime
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Scénario mise en scène : 8/10
    Gameplay : 9/10
    Univers : 10/10
    Réalisation technique : 9/10
    Réalisation graphique : 9.5/10
  27. megabear
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    I typically never pre-order but I had to pre-order this one and I'm glad I did because it was a good bet.

    Pro:
    - Likable protagonist
    - Gorgeous world
    - Complex AI
    - Intriguing story
    - innovative combat/strategy

    Con:
    - Side quests aren't anything special

    I would give this game a 9.5 really, but rounded up to 10. Worth every $ in my opinion.
  28. Kataxez
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    This game looks amazing, the design and the open world of the imagination! This world will take you to far-off given for many hours and you do not want to come back. The game is definitely worth buying!
  29. LEXTAKA
    Mar 2, 2017
    6
    Let Me say this is Too Plastic to a 5 generation game, oh yeah is a 7 gen GAME so How in da HELL the skin look like a Baby all clean skin , EVEN a JRPG your Cloting get Dirty but here , well good history 1950's Flash gordon called what all the plot back .
  30. 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
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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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