Horizon Zero Dawn

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8.4

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  1. Robobob
    Dec 28, 2018
    8
    Finally a new IP that stands out with somethings familiar yet somethings original and fresh. The setting is a far future apocalyptic Earth where feral machines roam the planet like wild animals and mankind survives in small primitive tribes warring against each other. The story is amazing with some cool and interesting twists. The combat, however, is the big selling point. It is deepFinally a new IP that stands out with somethings familiar yet somethings original and fresh. The setting is a far future apocalyptic Earth where feral machines roam the planet like wild animals and mankind survives in small primitive tribes warring against each other. The story is amazing with some cool and interesting twists. The combat, however, is the big selling point. It is deep and surprisingly difficult even at average difficulty. If you go into nearly any fight without doing your research you will lose a ton of resources, health and maybe the fight. There are dozens of unique robot enemies, each with their strengths, weaknesses and weak points. Dozens of hours into the game and I was still finding new enemies to fight. The open world is huge with biomes ranging from ruined overgrown cities, to desert, snowy mountains and jungles.
    One issue I had is that stealth is a lot harder than other similar games like Assassin's Creed or Shadows of Mordor. Enemies spot you very easily, even with stealthier gear equipped and when they do spot you they (mostly human enemies) alert the entire camp instantly. Some camps are designed where stealth is all but impossible, or at least very time consuming. Some stealth abilities like Death from Above or the Ledge Grab I've never used because their were no good situations to use them.
    Loot is randomized and always crafting supplies and upgrades. Every type of weapon or armor must be bought from vendors and every vendor has the exact same inventory. Would have been nice for some variety.
    The voice acting of a handful of the main characters is great but some side characters, especially in the beginning of the game, is hysterically bad. I'm looking at you young Nora warriors.
    The combat is the biggest selling point of the game. It is probably the hardest of recent games I've played on the PS4. It's both a plus and a minus. I love the difficulty which usually consists of targeting small weak points hidden on a machine. Certain ammo types will remove that component or destroy it causing massive damage. The problem I have is that, being a native PC gamer, I'm not great at targeting fine points with the controller stick. That's my problem, not the games. I don't want to lower the difficulty because I like the challenge but I wish I had additional settings options to help me. Like lowering aiming sensitivity on the right stick. If you lower sensitivity it lowers your look sensitivity in and out of combat making everything painfully slow. Or maybe a setting to increase my bullet time slow down or even lower the speed at which time is slowed. These enemies are brutal and you'll find quickly in the game that even standard enemies can seem like boss fights especially when fought in numbers. All enemies have perfect aim that never miss and must be dodged. There are no blocks in the game. All machines have melee charge attacks that require near perfect timing to dodge. All fights are challenging yet very rewarding. Even after I finished the main story I went back to punish myself for more.    … Expand
  2. Infoabend
    Dec 25, 2018
    8
    Horizon Zero Dawn presents us with a beautiful world full of unforgettable challenges.
  3. BFM
    Dec 25, 2018
    4
    I've made a mistake. I've played this game after God of War, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Spider Man.
    This game is just ugly. No - not the okay landscapes, that look like what you expect in a PS4 game, if you view them fro ma distance.
    But the horrible animations, the disgustingly horrific character design (especially children, but also all the costumes), the laughable sound design, the    I've made a mistake. I've played this game after God of War, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Spider Man.
    This game is just ugly. No - not the okay landscapes, that look like what you expect in a PS4 game, if you view them fro ma distance.
    But the horrible animations, the disgustingly horrific character design (especially children, but also all the costumes), the laughable sound design, the clumsy UI and interface, the embarrassing voice acting performances, the cringy and untalented writing ...

    Nothing in this game is good. You can probably pick any Far Cry game and find higher quality in all those departments.

    This is one hell of an overrated video game, and even though I got it for less than 20 bucks, It highly regret this purchase.    … Expand
  4. moothemagiccow
    Dec 22, 2018
    5
    The game is about hunting. If you like hunting, you might like the game.
    It did not help that the game started with a five or ten minute movie about Agraga and Shanana and the Outsiders and the Banished Ones and the All-Mother and THIS IS FORBIDDEN geez guys, can it.
    I thought the game didn't respect your time, because after that came a segment where you're a little kid and it gives    The game is about hunting. If you like hunting, you might like the game.
    It did not help that the game started with a five or ten minute movie about Agraga and Shanana and the Outsiders and the Banished Ones and the All-Mother and THIS IS FORBIDDEN geez guys, can it.

    I thought the game didn't respect your time, because after that came a segment where you're a little kid and it gives you a stupid tutorial that says stuff like "push forward to walk," but it turns out the game is actually just boring. You run around on a map (no mini-map, hope you like pressing the map button) hiding from monsters, picking plants, 'crafting' arrows and walking from point A to point B.

    Got to hand it to the weird controls where you have to push in the stick to run and hold down a button for like 2 seconds to pick up items. The robot monsters are trying to kill you, but fortunately there is tall grass you can duck behind everywhere, and nobody ever thought to give the robots infrared, radar, or a lawnmower function.

    Whenever you finish a quest, you are rewarded with some spoken dialogue about Agraga and the Boonana people and once again, something being forbidden. And XP! Where would PS4 games be without XP?! Somehow Zelda managed just fine without it.

    The rocks and grass look very realistic. This does not make the game good. TEN OUTTA TEN MY FRIENDS    … Expand
  5. Vzhik
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    Отличная игра, красивейший мир, в меру сложная боёвка. То что надо.
  6. Sirwootalot
    Dec 7, 2018
    8
    I'm about 30 hours in, and loving it so far; it's not quite a masterpiece due to several flaws and inconsistencies, but it's absolutely one of the best PS4 games. Its high notes are soaring and epic enough to drown out its brown notes.

    + Extremely good writing (in main story and background collectibles) - it feels like an Ursula K. LeGuin novel come to life. Major props for the depths    I'm about 30 hours in, and loving it so far; it's not quite a masterpiece due to several flaws and inconsistencies, but it's absolutely one of the best PS4 games. Its high notes are soaring and epic enough to drown out its brown notes.

    + Extremely good writing (in main story and background collectibles) - it feels like an Ursula K. LeGuin novel come to life. Major props for the depths the writers went to to flesh out the different tribes and their belief systems; the world truly feels inhabited due to it.
    + impeccable worldbuilding and art direction
    + Beautiful, realistic mocap animations on main characters
    + Tense, engaging stealth combat; especially against small machines and humans
    + Breathtaking, tense side quests; especially cauldrons and bandit camps

    - Extremely horrible writing (in side quests and errands)
    - Occasional "follow" sequences are enragingly linear and bad - invisible walls galore
    - Voice acting ranges from "emmy-worthy" good to "random bored hipster we pulled off the street an hour ago" terrible, with much more of the latter than the former
    - Doughy, derpy-faced background NPCs and human enemies; who all look mostly the same and have ME:Andromeda-level awful facial animations
    - Spastic, unresponsive melee combat; especially against large machines and humans
    - Monotonous, boring aboveground side quests; especially errands and hunting grounds

    Overall, the game is worth it ten times over for the main story and for the world exploration - just ignore the hunting quests, and any quests given by characters who look like a starbucks barista. Stealth combat is incredibly fun and deep, but the second you're spotted and chased by anything, it becomes a frustrating, unresponsive mess where you're jumping and rolling around like a marionette to try and get back into cover.

    I'm only being harsh because the good parts of the game are THAT good - this easily could have been a 10/10, but it seems clear that the main half of the game was made and polished to perfection while the back end (especially the often horrendously bad voice acting) was being cranked out with little oversight.

    Especially considering that the complete edition can usually be found for $20 or less, this is still a damn good game.    … Expand
  7. Lanak
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    Хоть мне и не очень нравятся игры в подобном жанре, но Horizon смогла затянуть меня на несколько десятков часов.
    -1 балл за медленный сюжет.
    Итог: 9/10.
  8. foxley_sk
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    I did have quite high expectations for this game, trailers and E3 looked awesome. I was afraid its over promised, but damn it blew my mind :) Finally a fresh breeze of gameplay and story! It has robo-dinosaurs! And they dont suck! They got them just right, with fun targeting system and quite challenging combat. World looks amazing, storytelling is great, it all comes together in one hellI did have quite high expectations for this game, trailers and E3 looked awesome. I was afraid its over promised, but damn it blew my mind :) Finally a fresh breeze of gameplay and story! It has robo-dinosaurs! And they dont suck! They got them just right, with fun targeting system and quite challenging combat. World looks amazing, storytelling is great, it all comes together in one hell of a sci-fi story :)… Expand
  9. Lotap
    Dec 1, 2018
    8
    Graphics, story, audio are all very good.
    Combat is so-so. Side quests are boring, far from Witcher level.
    Overall great game worth playing, but not that spectacular.
  10. VikingViktor
    Dec 1, 2018
    9
    Eu achei o jogo muito bom e desafiador com gráficos lindos e uma jogabilidade muito boa, porém achei que os outros personagens não tem muita personalidade e achei as conversas deles com a Aloy meio genéricas mas tirando isso o jogo é sensacional
  11. Garus24
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Excelente juego, tiene todo, gráficos, historia, peleas, dificultad, mundo abierto, opciones de juego , tu decides qué camino y en qué orden hacer las cosas... me encanta
  12. DBM2018
    Nov 25, 2018
    5
    Really overrated. I gave it a fair shot and it started out OK. But after about 20 hours I couldn't go on any further. It just got so boring and the story combined with game design never hooked me. It gets points for having a very interesting concept, compelling world, pretty graphics, appealing aesthetic, cool monster design, but that's about it. Crafting is a chore and feels tacked on.Really overrated. I gave it a fair shot and it started out OK. But after about 20 hours I couldn't go on any further. It just got so boring and the story combined with game design never hooked me. It gets points for having a very interesting concept, compelling world, pretty graphics, appealing aesthetic, cool monster design, but that's about it. Crafting is a chore and feels tacked on. Combat is repetitive, uninspired, dull. Controls are sometimes unresponsive. The game fails to fully immerse you into its world. I feel like the concept of the game was wasted. The voice acting and facial animations are mediocre. The script is amateur and doesn't vibe with the story at all. Side content is so boring and basic. The Frozen Wilds expansion is more of the same, but hey it looks nice. There's a lot of dissonance going on between the story, the dialogue, and the open world gameplay. I'm glad I got this cheap. It's not terrible, just disappointing and leaves a lot to be desired.… Expand
  13. pippolo66
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    If you are asking yourself why to but a PS4, Horizon Zero Dawn is the answer. You need to play it. It's the only choice you have if you like gaming.
  14. Pirante
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Picked this up on sale for a miserly $10 and can say at that price it is beyond worth it. Even at full price there is clearly enough content, and enough quality, to make this game worth both your time and money. We'll start with the goods things:

    - The story is interesting, This weird dynamic of a post-apocalyptic world, mechanised animals, and dynamic relationships between tribes    Picked this up on sale for a miserly $10 and can say at that price it is beyond worth it. Even at full price there is clearly enough content, and enough quality, to make this game worth both your time and money. We'll start with the goods things:

    - The story is interesting, This weird dynamic of a post-apocalyptic world, mechanised animals, and dynamic relationships between tribes sucked me in. Whilst its true that the story's progress is somewhat predictable it was, for me, unique and kept me engaged.
    - Gameworld - this is vast and wonderfully realised. Graphically it is very good, in terms of how interesting it is I would say on the whole it is very interesting with a lot of things to find and discover. There are no go area's and dreaded 'you are leaving the playing arena, you will reset' elements but overall I found it to be very good.
    - AI. It is very good. The AI is responsive, seems to learn and seems ready for your plans of attack. I am not a sophisticated player by any means and am quite happy to hack and slash my way to glory. This is simply not possible here - you have to plan, you have to develop strategy, and you often have to use your entire arsenal or weapons. This is quite unique as, with most open world games I play, I will have a favorite weapon and stick with it. You are not afforded that luxury here and this keeps the game fresh.
    - Controls. On the whole I found these very intuitive, very responsive, and this makes for an enjoyable experience. There is nothing worse than poorly conceived controls as this basically impacts on everything in game - thankfully this game does not suffer from such issues.
    - Characters. I thought these were well conceived and provided enough interest to make the game, and story, engaging. Overall a definite plus. I really live the protagonist too, good strong character who I certainly felt an affinity towards.

    Some negatives:

    - The side quests. These can be very repetitive and sometimes very time consuming. A number of them do have interesting stories attached which helps alleviate the feeling of 'been there, done that' but the overall nature of then, often 'fetch this' or 'speak to that guy' makes them tedious after a while. The hunting lodge side quests were, though, an excellent addition, and a great way to teach/re-enforce some of the more complex battle mechanics and tactics.
    - Climbing. It may be that a few of the more recent games I have played and enjoyed, Assassin's Creed Origins and Zelda: BOTW, have superb climbing mechanics in them which makes Horizon's look all the worse. But there are numerous points were a relatively short jump to a higher platform should be easily made but isn't because the programming simply doesn't allow for it. This is not game breaking but it is something that I do not think should be present in AAA games. To have a jump up to a different platform, in which your head is touching the platform, but be unable to make it is really poor - especially as in other points in the game your character scales mountain with veritable ease (but only because they have 'climbing points' on them).
    - There is a lot of looting and crafting. This is just a personal gripe but I do not like excessive collecting and crafting, I do not like spending tons of time in the in-game menu's managing my itinerary because I do not have enough space for something I found, I know it adds to the realism somewhat but this is a game about post-apocalyptic earth in which robot animals reign supreme, I do not think foregoing inventory limits would've had much of a negative impact on proceedings, This is a minor gripe, but a personal pet peeve.

    Overall - I would recommend this game to others. It's a lot of fun, it is very intuitive, the story and setting is unique and compelling, and, whilst the missions/main quest do not offer anything different from other open world titles, the open world itself does provide a unique twist and one which well keep you interested.    … Expand
  15. mynameisjonas
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    I'm genuinely sorry for giving this game a low review when it came out, for I was just a mad little zelda-loving ****. I thought this game looked similar to BOTW, and because this came out like a week before that did, I freaked out and gave it a 0. Being objective, both games do really different things, and both do them exceedingly well.

    But a bit more on this game, it tells a very    I'm genuinely sorry for giving this game a low review when it came out, for I was just a mad little zelda-loving ****. I thought this game looked similar to BOTW, and because this came out like a week before that did, I freaked out and gave it a 0. Being objective, both games do really different things, and both do them exceedingly well.

    But a bit more on this game, it tells a very compelling story, has awesome combat, and it looks **** amazing 99% of the time. The face and body animations in conversation are pretty stilted and lifeless, and they come off a little creepy. It's just really noticeable in comparison to everything else, which just looks amazing. Things can get a little repetitive and grindy, but the story is defintiely worth playing through. I'd give this game an 8.2/10 overall, but I'll be nice and give it a 10 for being a little **** review bomber.    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. mikeycannon
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    What can I say ! When I saw the Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 bundle on the shelf at the store I was like "Pfffffff... a robotic dinosaur game... haha... stoopid hooman devs"

    But God Bless the moment I was encouraged to buy this game, I had never experienced anything like this before. All I can say is Thank You G.Games for a wonderful experience !!
  18. angel_kat07
    Nov 18, 2018
    5
    Horizon Zero Dawn has a strong start to the game, but that's about it. It becomes tedious and repetitive. Story is predictable and honestly, a little boring. Not enough to keep me playing through the game. The machines on the other hand are quite cool and the graphics are top notch.
  19. GreatestHits
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    Across a vast and beautiful open world, Horizon Zero Dawn juggles many moving parts with polish and finesse. Its main activity - combat - is extremely satisfying thanks to the varied design and behaviors of machine-creatures that roam its lands, each of which needs to be taken down with careful consideration. Though side questing could have been more imaginative, its missions areAcross a vast and beautiful open world, Horizon Zero Dawn juggles many moving parts with polish and finesse. Its main activity - combat - is extremely satisfying thanks to the varied design and behaviors of machine-creatures that roam its lands, each of which needs to be taken down with careful consideration. Though side questing could have been more imaginative, its missions are compelling thanks to a central mystery that led me down a deep rabbit hole to a genuinely surprising - and moving - conclusion.… Expand
  20. Robdeblob
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Great PS4 exclusive. One of the best games I have ever played. Tight controls, looks gorgeous, love the robot dinosaurs and the AI. The only thing I find lacking in this game are the side quests although that might be because I have recently played the Witcher 3 and the side quests in that game were phenomenal. The story for this game is good but not amazing, the awesome gameplay makes upGreat PS4 exclusive. One of the best games I have ever played. Tight controls, looks gorgeous, love the robot dinosaurs and the AI. The only thing I find lacking in this game are the side quests although that might be because I have recently played the Witcher 3 and the side quests in that game were phenomenal. The story for this game is good but not amazing, the awesome gameplay makes up for that though. I think that the lighting effects in this game are stunning, I get a lot of Avatar vibes when roaming around in the open world. If you own a ps4 and haven't played this game yet do yourself a favour and buy it. You could probably get this on sale.… Expand
  21. 36thDisciple
    Nov 16, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bowww? Awww. Six year old Aloy is so cute! Still, I would've preferred another Killzone. I like the premise of Horizon Zero Dawn, namely the post-apocalyptic setting and robotic beasts, but I feel the execution is, well, meh - to put it bluntly. I was bored by this game and very early on. Based on the number of positive reviews, it's evident that plenty of gamers have found value in this title. But, I can't enjoy a game where the majority of time is spent either conversating or harvesting - both being necessities. The story unfolds across hours of tiresome dialogue, which means that conversations can't really be skipped. Harvesting, on the other hand, is unavoidable. You will need to harvest continuously in order to heal and forge ammo, among other things. It is for these reasons that I couldn't complete the campaign.

    A lot has already been said of the positive attributes of this game. However, I feel prospective players need also be made aware of the negative attributes - aside from the aforementioned necessities - which may or may not have gotten sufficient coverage.

    - Before playing, I read that this game has an underlying feminist agenda. While I personally wouldn't go to that extreme, I can see how some would describe it as such. That's because the only 'real' men are the bad or semi-bad guys. The good guys consist almost entirely of watered down versions of 'real' men, if not the polar opposite. Aloy's dad being one of the few exceptions, despite the fact that he's an outcast and hence considered a bad guy by the local [matriarchal] community.

    - There is an unrealistic overabundance of random critters sprinkled all over the place. You can't take two steps without bumping into a boar, tripping on a turkey, rubbing against a rabbit, falling across a fox or running over a racoon. They might as well be holding signs saying "Harvest me! C'man! I'm here! Do it now!".

    - There is an unrealistic underabundance of NPC models. This might not seem obvious right away, but you'll soon notice things such as the fact that Cren is just Teb with a beard and some lip injections. Or, that Mother's Heart village appears to contain an unusual number of identical siblings. Most other open world games also feature duplicates and doppelgangers, but they seem to be more noticeable here - for whatever reason.

    - For an open world game, the map is relatively small - even by pre-Assassin's Creed Origins standards. NPCs often speak of locations or events as though they exist or occured many miles away, when in reality they're only a couple hundred yards down the road. I do, however, appreciate that it's actually open world and not deceptively such, as in the Tomb Raider reboot series (of which this game reminds me A LOT).

    - Machines do not venture outside of their specified boundaries. And, because the map is so small, these boundaries can be unrealistically tight. This is most obvious with the largest of machines, which really just move around in circles or back and forth.

    - Mounts. They suck. The mechanics are so clunky, I'd rather run.

    - Weapons. They mostly suck. I found the Tripcaster to be the most fun and useful bow, except when machines sometimes charge through its trip cables and nothing happens. The Hunter bow does little damage unless you're eyeshotting raptor-like machines called Watchers, and its use is unsatisfying. The Sharpshot bow, which deals more damage, is an utter chore to use due to its low firing rate.

    - Gameplay graphics. They're good, but are they earth shatteringly so? No. Cutscene and dialogue sequences feature graphics similar to what you'd expect from the Mass Effect series, no doubt. However, the gameplay graphics are like those of any other modern, decent title. I wouldn't normally list this as a negative, although considering the hype I expected better.

    All in all, Horizon Zero Dawn feels like a demo, an unfinished or glorified indie product. Guerilla Games, you've had your fun. May we now get our beloved Killzone back? Please.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. amsterdream
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    This game is Ubi-Soft style garbage. Terrible side quest, femi-nazi characters, boring gameplay.
  24. Shadow1995
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This game really surprised me in a good way, when I first saw the trailer for this game, I thought it looked beautiful, but I thought it was a ridiculous, the idea tribal humans fighting robotic dinosaurs, but that was my ignorance I judged it too harshly before I played it, it's a lot more than that. A close friend of mine recommended this game to me, and so I gave it a go and was almostThis game really surprised me in a good way, when I first saw the trailer for this game, I thought it looked beautiful, but I thought it was a ridiculous, the idea tribal humans fighting robotic dinosaurs, but that was my ignorance I judged it too harshly before I played it, it's a lot more than that. A close friend of mine recommended this game to me, and so I gave it a go and was almost hooked instantly, I loved the protagonist, I loved her story although predictable, I worked out what she was before it was revealed, but that didn't affect what I thought about the game, I loved the gameplay, I loved all the different fictional tribes created which somewhat felt life like, as a lover of history I could see where they got many of their inspirations from for each tribe, such as the Carja being very Aztec influenced I loved that, and the Nora Viking/Native American like, I haven't played the DLC yet and I hope too when I have time. I hope they make a sequel, I would get it in a heartbeat.… Expand
  25. olimpN7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Из за этой игры я и купил ПС4! Хороший сюжет и музыка, отличная графика, интересный и необычный геймплей, а вот побочный квесты могли бы быть и поразнообразнее.
  26. Langfinger
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Best game I have played in the last couple of years. Cant' think of any negative aspect. Hope there will be a sequel or maybe a prequel.
  27. raulacho
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    This is a beautiful game, the story is just amazing, and gameplay is very addictive and fun, is just a great game for the ps4.
  28. Ajbras
    Nov 12, 2018
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a fantastic game in every regard. When I started playing the game I was drawn in by the story and fresh setting. I have never played a game with a post-apocalyptic setting that is set so far in the future. The setting pulled me through the first 5 hours of the game as I found the combat cumbersome and frustrating. Once I got used to the mechanics - combat is whatHorizon Zero Dawn is a fantastic game in every regard. When I started playing the game I was drawn in by the story and fresh setting. I have never played a game with a post-apocalyptic setting that is set so far in the future. The setting pulled me through the first 5 hours of the game as I found the combat cumbersome and frustrating. Once I got used to the mechanics - combat is what pulled me through the rest of the game. I enjoyed setting up traps and being strategic whenever approaching enemies. Knowing that if I didn't execute there was a chance of alerting a ton of machines always kept things interesting. The graphics are fantastic - character models and the world look amazing - this forced my hand to play with the photo mode from time to time. The only negative I found was a little bloating of the story toward the end. Outside of that - this game is an awesome experience and worth a play through for anyone that owns a PS4… Expand
  29. superpyro296
    Nov 11, 2018
    9
    Horizon zero dawn is one of the best games I played. I would easily give a score of 9,5/10. First, the graphics are wonderful, especially on the PS4 pro. It's the best looking game I ever saw...Also, the world is huge in Horizon and I found the majority of quests (even side quests) are relevant and fun. I didn't find the game too repetitive like other people. The reason why it is notHorizon zero dawn is one of the best games I played. I would easily give a score of 9,5/10. First, the graphics are wonderful, especially on the PS4 pro. It's the best looking game I ever saw...Also, the world is huge in Horizon and I found the majority of quests (even side quests) are relevant and fun. I didn't find the game too repetitive like other people. The reason why it is not repetitive is because there are plenty of ways you can approach a combat (there are so many weapons, strategies and categories of machines). In fact, I think the player will establish if the gaming experience will be repetitive or not. I even found that getting the collectibles (metal flowers, banuk artefacts, etc...) was fun as it allowed me to explore more the Horizon world. However, the game is not perfect as the story was not so engaging and maybe, they should give more information regarding the different weapons we can use (the tutorials don't really show you how to play).

    Honestly, I'm not done yet with the game but I'm now level 47 and finished more than 83% of the game. I played more than 70 hours (I have a more leisure and completionist playstyle)    … Expand
  30. Sillence
    Nov 10, 2018
    7
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a game with a really cool concept, and a beautiful world with gameplay to match. Where it falls short is the repetition. After a while, every task feels the same as one you've done many times before. While there are a good variety of items and combat techniques, they feel convoluted and unrewarding. The enemies, likewise are varied to an extent, but alsoHorizon Zero Dawn is a game with a really cool concept, and a beautiful world with gameplay to match. Where it falls short is the repetition. After a while, every task feels the same as one you've done many times before. While there are a good variety of items and combat techniques, they feel convoluted and unrewarding. The enemies, likewise are varied to an extent, but also disappointingly familiar. Ultimately it's a pretty decent game, but I feel it is more suited to a casual gamer of which I am not.

    If you like Far Cry, this is basically a better Far Cry game imo, but I don't personally enjoy Far Cry myself.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 115 Critic Reviews

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