Horizon Zero Dawn

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8.4

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  1. Direwolf73
    Jan 8, 2018
    10
    The amazing story of Aloy, voiced by the amazing Ashley Burch is truly one of the best open world games I have ever played. So much to explore and find but in the end it is the story of Aloy and this world that once was ours that makes this one of the most satisfying games I have ever played.
  2. muertefx
    Jan 7, 2018
    7
    Really love this game, but it can be improved in so many ways. Don't know if someone from Guerilla team read the comments, but anyway I will write what I think.

    I want to start from AI, it's literally one of the best, especially on ultra hard. I do really like the voices, good job, also Russian voice is pretty good too, it's gorgeous, but lack of lip sync, it's just bad, characters    Really love this game, but it can be improved in so many ways. Don't know if someone from Guerilla team read the comments, but anyway I will write what I think.

    I want to start from AI, it's literally one of the best, especially on ultra hard.

    I do really like the voices, good job, also Russian voice is pretty good too, it's gorgeous, but lack of lip sync, it's just bad, characters continue to speak after the actor stop, you should fix it in future games. Also, main font of Horizon don't support cyrillic, it's you fault, russian letters look just BAD.

    The audio, music, battle themes is gorgeous too, best i've heard for years!

    Facial animations, animations, clothes, armors, skins, and cutscenes are amazing, but ofcourse cutscenes could be more cinematic like. Oh, and snow! Most realistic snow ever, period.

    But, what I don't like. I really miss the choices, the decisions I make, right now it is an illusion of choices, well...we don't even have choices! I choose only character behavior in conversations, and not too often, it is sad. I would like too see consequences in plot depending on what I say, what I choose, what I do.

    Also, what I would like to see is more violence, at least SOME blood, and why the hell there is no romance? I want to see at least some romance. She is live person, she can't think only about machines, right? I am trying too feel the character, but I can't.

    Right now world of Horizon is beautiful, but also empty, we got quests, but got no accidents or random events around the map, every side quest have almost no influence on plot at all. You can't change the ending in any way, it's same everytime and it's a biggest mistake for that game!

    Want to say something about NPCs, to be honest, you can't do much in towns/villages, you can't waste your time by playing some game or drink some vodka in pubs, you can't prove yourself against other hunters - yes, we got it, hunter grounds and....few dialogues in hunter house. You really visit just few NPC, taking quests like in some MMORPG and that's all, you get reward and goodbye. So it is an illusion of city full of life, all NPCs are boring, do nothing and nothing happens, nobody gets killed, BORIIIIIIIIIIIIIING.

    Last push (end fight) could be also bigger, because right now it reminds me a lowbudget scenario. There is no army, just 15-20 machines and you, wow, that's the fight!! And where is nora army? Where is metidian guards? Where is battle? There is no battle.

    What can really be improved is autosave system, it's tragic and totally broken, you die = start all over again, no choice. In other ways, this game is beautiful! But, too much still can be improved!

    It's not YOUR story of Aloy, it's the story of Aloy, and you can't change anything, that is clearly not best move, because of that and by many other reasons, can't give more than 7.    … Expand
  3. Spets_Naz
    Jan 5, 2018
    9
    This game is a masterpiece with a few flaws. That's the best way I can describe this. I'm not going to go into too much of the cliché used in some reviews.

    Basically this game is an open world where you can certainly see that it was built in a way, it makes some more linear games fall short. What I mean is, even though it's open world this game nails the way a open world with a great    This game is a masterpiece with a few flaws. That's the best way I can describe this. I'm not going to go into too much of the cliché used in some reviews.

    Basically this game is an open world where you can certainly see that it was built in a way, it makes some more linear games fall short. What I mean is, even though it's open world this game nails the way a open world with a great story should be. You can explore, you will love it, but the story will keep you hooked and even the side quests kinda go side by side with the story. This is nice as you can track everything and do it when you're close to the main quests. For me, it's one of the best open world along with GTA and Zelda. While exploring you'll get into a long side quest for a collectible. This is related to a personal story of a single person. This story is so rewarding to follow not only because of the little story within it but because it makes you want to explore even more.

    The story is awesome, to say the least. Even if you don't understand a bit of AI development it takes a very light approach to the AI complex we are currently walking towards. That's all I'm going to say. I'm not going to spoil it for you as you should go into this game knowing 0 like I did. Forget reading about the story and just play it like you've picked it up from the store without reading zero about story. The story follows a certain path in Horizon so you get a feeling of a linear game where you progress through something, not opening up the whole world at once. This ends up being a very nice decision as opposed to the new trend of open world and trying to be like Elders Scrolls.

    The combat is awesome and I only have one concern. The bow physics are not great. Aside from that you will have lot's of fun as you can approach your enemies in som many ways that you'll have fun exploring different things. By the end of the game, you'll still have multiple ways of getting out of certain situations to keep you hooked.

    Graphics are excellent but you should really just take a look at some screenshots. Facial expressions are cool too.

    People compare this to BotW and all I can say is that this one is better IMHO. But not by that much. I love BotW btw but I'll add some comparisons here. What I think is that combat, the open world concept and story are simply better in Horizon. The combat in Zelda is pretty much the same even with different enemies/weapons/shield surfing/magic and the open world concepts used (and progression within it) are not as refined as in Horizon. The story is also better in Horizon. You can find similarities in the story concept but Horizon is so much better with the mystery and the world built around the world (the lore) that if you're like me, you'll be googling for more details on certain aspects of the lore.

    Hope this review helps you!    … Expand
  4. madmac1989
    Jan 4, 2018
    8
    Pros: Gorgeous. Great narrative storytelling. Deep, complex, moving. The combat against machines are very challenging and therefore highly exhilarating and rewarding when you win. Takes a lot of strategy and trial and error to figure out how to defeat each enemy.

    Cons: Teammates are worthless. It doesn't matter who is fighting on your side, they contribute nothing. Otherwise, the    Pros: Gorgeous. Great narrative storytelling. Deep, complex, moving. The combat against machines are very challenging and therefore highly exhilarating and rewarding when you win. Takes a lot of strategy and trial and error to figure out how to defeat each enemy.

    Cons: Teammates are worthless. It doesn't matter who is fighting on your side, they contribute nothing. Otherwise, the overwhelming majority of missions involve total isolation. You are truly on your own on each and every quest, each and every instance of combat. Not only are you alone, but you are severely outnumbered nearly every time combat arises. Not just 5 to 1. Think 10, 20, 30 to 1. Sometimes so many high powered machines that the only reason you win is because, at the end of the day, it's a video game. What's more, the machines are specifically engineered with real actual living animals as inspiration. Which means they should behave like animals, right? Nope. They attack you on sight even if you pose no threat. They don't attack each other regardless of territory. And above all, this game employs the worst save mechanism imaginable - camp fires. Which means these incredibly difficult combat operations, often multi-layered stages with each next phase involving more and more difficult machines to face, all by yourself, you have to get to a campfire to save your progress - if there is one.    … Expand
  5. boca77
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    What a story, what a great world was created here.
    From the beginning I was hooked, and couldn't stop playing it.
    One of the best game experiences I had.
  6. Z-Force
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    This game is the definition of perfection. Absolute perfection. The story and game play are great.
  7. Dancingmoon11
    Dec 31, 2017
    10
    If uncharted wasn't your thing then this is the reason to own a ps4 as this is one of the best RPG's this generation. The story s done well and the characters are memorable, the combat is so damn fun and the machines themselves are so intriguing to learn about. Honestly the only people who can hate this are trolls and die hard nintendrones who somehow think that this is trying to bestIf uncharted wasn't your thing then this is the reason to own a ps4 as this is one of the best RPG's this generation. The story s done well and the characters are memorable, the combat is so damn fun and the machines themselves are so intriguing to learn about. Honestly the only people who can hate this are trolls and die hard nintendrones who somehow think that this is trying to best breath of the wild despite not having that much in common. ( seriously there is an actual Twitter account dedicated to crying about PlayStation and sucking off Nintendo due to the fact that some people prefer new ip's that try make the open world formula great again to a game from a 30 year old series that everyone and there mum are losing their minds over) (no offence to breath of the wild but come on it's not that great still good though) back to topic play this love it thank the developers later.… Expand
  8. Septimus132
    Dec 30, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me Horizon: Zero Dawn is The Witcher 3, Tomb Raider, Assassin's Creed, and Far Cry: Primal all roll into one game with a bit of Metal Gear Solid (excluding the cardboard box part) sprinkle into the mix and is one of the few game of 2017 that doesn't blow itself up to be bigger than it actually is. The story of HZD is set after the end of the world via Terminator scenario except these one "eat" organic as food (literally) instead of competing for survival, it's not all doom and gloom as the story, side quests, and characters add a bit of humor here and there as well as providing a bit of context as to what each location was once were.

    Graphic is as good as possible on the current generation of the Playstation console, there is an incentive to finish the game on the hardest of difficulty, craft and equip on the go or adapt to the changing circumstance, story and its conclusion wrap up pretty well (may want to do those side quests), a living world (actions and their consequences are visible as the NPCs will discuss events following the conclusion of story and side quests), lootboxes (there are no microtransaction involve), certain collectibles can be used as currency for loot as well as providing a bit extra to the overall storytelling, and lastly the machines, the bigger, meaner, and generally more dangerous machines carry with them a very big payday but taking them require a bit more finesse and if necessary improvisation.

    The game overall storytelling and experience is very enjoyable for me (is there a 9.75 option here?) but loading screen could be a bit faster (ignorable for some) and that is the last 0.25 for a 10. I would recommend this game as it is one of the few "gems" of 2017 that doesn't built itself around microtransaction.    … Expand
  9. ivan7788
    Dec 29, 2017
    2
    The game is pretty pale, its only good thing are the superficial presentation because it is good looking on the surface but falls short when you realise that the physics are zero to none, the character is too generic, lacks charm, cliché story. I bet if this game were multiplatform wouldnt be praised as it is, but thats what it is, exclusives tend to be praised too much by the fanboys or xThe game is pretty pale, its only good thing are the superficial presentation because it is good looking on the surface but falls short when you realise that the physics are zero to none, the character is too generic, lacks charm, cliché story. I bet if this game were multiplatform wouldnt be praised as it is, but thats what it is, exclusives tend to be praised too much by the fanboys or x or y console.… Expand
  10. RJ_Crooks
    Dec 28, 2017
    9
    This is a must play game. A fun and refreshing story with solid mechanics. Don't miss out on this masterpiece.
  11. 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.
  12. gmello00
    Dec 27, 2017
    2
    I don't like games that are pretty much just walking simulators with a little bit of combat thrown into the mix like Assassin's Creed. Unfortunately, that's a large part of the game. Sure the graphics are nice, but the environment feels surprisingly empty, making travelling between areas feel like a chore. Combat became very uninteresting very fast. Aloy is overall an unlikable mainI don't like games that are pretty much just walking simulators with a little bit of combat thrown into the mix like Assassin's Creed. Unfortunately, that's a large part of the game. Sure the graphics are nice, but the environment feels surprisingly empty, making travelling between areas feel like a chore. Combat became very uninteresting very fast. Aloy is overall an unlikable main character, mostly due to the horrid voice acting that plagues Aloy and the NPC's. The talking cutscenes are the WORST. No emotion at all during these, just characters standing creepily still and only moving their mouth, which is rather creepy.

    Sadly, another AAA game that fell victim to immense hype that didn't deliver.    … Expand
  13. TheSpideyReview
    Dec 24, 2017
    8
    This is a fun time-waster game that isn't the most original or innovative, but still fun to play nevertheless.
  14. frinkL7
    Dec 24, 2017
    6
    The definition of a mediocre action adventure game. It doesn't do anything terrible per say (except bore me to death with it's writing and characters) but there was not a single moment playing through where i felt blown away by any one feature. Nearly every aspect of this game is borrowed from superior games like MGS5, Uncharted, or the newer Tomb Raider games. I couldn't wait for thisThe definition of a mediocre action adventure game. It doesn't do anything terrible per say (except bore me to death with it's writing and characters) but there was not a single moment playing through where i felt blown away by any one feature. Nearly every aspect of this game is borrowed from superior games like MGS5, Uncharted, or the newer Tomb Raider games. I couldn't wait for this game to be over.

    Side note: You need to jump through a lot of mental hoops to try and take your Robot dinosaur game this seriously. This game feels like it was focus-grouped to death by marketing execs that don't play many games.    … Expand
  15. TheBraveFencer
    Dec 23, 2017
    7
    The plot of the game is engaging, my main gripes come from the characters, climbing mechanics, and small field-of-view.

    Keep in mind 7 still scores 2 points above average. It's good and worth any gamer's time.
  16. JyroJyro
    Dec 22, 2017
    8
    An intriguingly melancholy centre plot is what will drive you to complete Horizon: Zero Dawn, as the combat system is somewhat a novelty that eventually wears off. Incredible graphics though, and the voice acting is superb.
  17. Skullomania77
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    As someone who has gotten a bit tired of open world games this pulls me back in and I love every second of it and it shows why it is a GOTY contender in every chance it gets as this has some of the most fun you will every experience in a open world game to date (breath of the wild also counts) and a story so go I wanted to 100% it just for that reason alone. It is easy to see why so manyAs someone who has gotten a bit tired of open world games this pulls me back in and I love every second of it and it shows why it is a GOTY contender in every chance it gets as this has some of the most fun you will every experience in a open world game to date (breath of the wild also counts) and a story so go I wanted to 100% it just for that reason alone. It is easy to see why so many love this game (down votes are probably just fanboys) so go and try this game you will not regret it.… Expand
  18. stimpyyy786
    Dec 20, 2017
    1
    A game with an empty open world that artificially drags time by walking from one end of the map to the other. The secondary tasks are boring, and the plot itself is banal, unfortunately I can not understand where so many positive reviews
  19. CyberRobotnix
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    It’s beautiful, emotional, full of surprises and nostalgia, and just flat-out enjoyable to play at every moment. While I have played open world titles before, Horizon Zero Dawn gave me a new sense of control over how my adventure played out, offering me a steady flow of chosen objectives and paths to them without overwhelming me with unnecessary information or bogging me down inIt’s beautiful, emotional, full of surprises and nostalgia, and just flat-out enjoyable to play at every moment. While I have played open world titles before, Horizon Zero Dawn gave me a new sense of control over how my adventure played out, offering me a steady flow of chosen objectives and paths to them without overwhelming me with unnecessary information or bogging me down in sidequests. Mechanically sound, aesthetically pleasing (often breathtaking), challenging but rewarding, Horizon Zero Dawn is a joyous journey you won’t want to put down, just so you can see what’s on the other side of each new hill.

    It is a stunning achievement in terms of gameplay, technical detail, and world building, making the overall experience just fantastic.

    This game is undoubtedly one of the best games on Playstation.    … Expand
  20. Gizmo-Guy
    Dec 19, 2017
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is pretty awesome game with incredible combat system, great physics and intriguing sorytelling. This game dont won any awards but i think this game is one of the best of this generation
  21. MiracSpectac
    Dec 17, 2017
    8
    Having no intentions of getting the game prior to a couple weeks before release, I took a chance with Horizon Zero Dawn and ended up falling in love. The game creates a world you can really sink your teeth into with very natural side quests and a wide variety of enemies to encounter. This is very complimentary to the main story, which draws you in with it's mystery and promise of new areasHaving no intentions of getting the game prior to a couple weeks before release, I took a chance with Horizon Zero Dawn and ended up falling in love. The game creates a world you can really sink your teeth into with very natural side quests and a wide variety of enemies to encounter. This is very complimentary to the main story, which draws you in with it's mystery and promise of new areas to explore. My biggest complaint with this aspect is that the places you explore start to feel a little monotonous, but it keeps it fresh enough by the time its campaign ends.… Expand
  22. intrepidis
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    The best game of 2017! Really innovative design and story, great characters and incredibly enjoyable gameplay. Graphics and sound design is equally awesome too. A must buy!
    I'd pitch it as like Skyrim and Fallout 3 merged together, with the creases ironed out.
  23. PanTac
    Dec 14, 2017
    9
    I like games with a strong story and this game has it. What I dont like is a lot of side missions, because i play them too and sometimes I forget the main line. This game has a lot of side missions. So I was lost in a story few times. But I recomend this game, because it is very nice piece of work. And if you like open worlds with a lot of quest and interesting enviroment, you have to playI like games with a strong story and this game has it. What I dont like is a lot of side missions, because i play them too and sometimes I forget the main line. This game has a lot of side missions. So I was lost in a story few times. But I recomend this game, because it is very nice piece of work. And if you like open worlds with a lot of quest and interesting enviroment, you have to play this game.… Expand
  24. KuroNinja
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    Been playing this for a few weeks now non-stop, can't put the remote down after playing for more than 30m. This game is awesome, the developers should be proud. Looking forward to more content!
  25. hammygas
    Dec 12, 2017
    10
    Absolutely superb.

    This feels like the culmination of open world mechanics to create something that is truly greater than the sum of its parts. The story is absolutely enthralling, and the combat is built in a way that I always felt as if every challenge was reasonable, but if I went in without preparing, I would have almost no chance to make it out alive. Truly FANTASTIC combat    Absolutely superb.

    This feels like the culmination of open world mechanics to create something that is truly greater than the sum of its parts. The story is absolutely enthralling, and the combat is built in a way that I always felt as if every challenge was reasonable, but if I went in without preparing, I would have almost no chance to make it out alive. Truly FANTASTIC combat balance and incredibly intriguing enemies.

    As a side note: I feel that Ashly Burch's performance was not quite as good as it is currently getting credit. Don't get me wrong, it is high quality, but I don't feel it is quite award worthy. She is an excellent voice actress, and I've seen better performances from here.    … Expand
  26. ocinom
    Dec 12, 2017
    10
    This game has one of the best story and graphics for the PS4. I didn’t watch any trailer to avoid any game play mechanic spoilers cause I just know this will be a great game lol. When is part 2 Guerrilla games? We need the second installment ASAP!
  27. tobymaybezz
    Dec 12, 2017
    1
    Переоцененная игра, лишь потому что это эксклюзив.
    Игра получилась унылой, с сеттингом для идиотов без вкуса.
    Чепуха, бегать с чукчами по лесу, сражаться с роботами.
  28. VozAlta
    Dec 8, 2017
    9
    Horizon: Zero Dawn. I'm so impressed by it's excellent writing, visuals and vibrant living world. Its world is inspiring, as far as I've known we've never had a hunting game like this before, and we've never experienced matriarchy or experienced truly strong female leads and support characters like this, we've never had such a blend array of believable characters either. It's much thanksHorizon: Zero Dawn. I'm so impressed by it's excellent writing, visuals and vibrant living world. Its world is inspiring, as far as I've known we've never had a hunting game like this before, and we've never experienced matriarchy or experienced truly strong female leads and support characters like this, we've never had such a blend array of believable characters either. It's much thanks to the writing, the voice-over and all the hard work that must've gone into modelling and animating. It's just staggering.
    It feels great to play, the "wildlife" always keeps you on your toes, and it's genuinely fun to encounter and decide how you'd want to approach the machines or the enemies. And time after time you'd think 'What a great game this is' and you don't really want it to end.    … Expand
  29. BLK99
    Dec 7, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego, unos graficos increibles, gameplay solido, y el personje principal bien desarrollado, es un titulo obligatorio si se tiene el ps4.

    Unas cuantas cosas, que me gustaria ver para la segunda entrega, con el fin de ser mas inmersivo el mundo, 1. Posadas, o campamentos para pasar la noche puede ser como punto de guardado auxiliar 2. Aunque existen los climas dinamicos que    Excelente juego, unos graficos increibles, gameplay solido, y el personje principal bien desarrollado, es un titulo obligatorio si se tiene el ps4.

    Unas cuantas cosas, que me gustaria ver para la segunda entrega, con el fin de ser mas inmersivo el mundo,
    1. Posadas, o campamentos para pasar la noche puede ser como punto de guardado auxiliar
    2. Aunque existen los climas dinamicos que hayan mas, tormentas con rayos, inundaciones, tornados que obligue al personaje cuando sean muy fuertes, a buscar refugio o una solucion inprovisada o por lo menos que se cubra con algo y que afecte la vida, stamina o cansancio si hubiera lugar a estas.
    3. abarcar mas el comportamiento de los animales
    4. el combate con lanza hay que pulirlo todavia mucho un buen ejemplo de combate uno a uno, es nioh, que es fluido y bastante creativo, se que el punto fuerrte es la caza, pero aun asi
    5. mas trampas, que se pueda interactuar mas con el entorno que si me quiero subir a un arbol y esperar ahi, o que si quiero tumbar un arbol con ayuda de los cornudos, amarrar unos dos o tres y tumbar un arbol o una puerta
    6.que pueda dormir encima de un arbol y contemplar un paisaje
    7. mas pericia de la I.A., en especial de los humanos, liquidar todo un campamento es muy facil
    8. mas tacticas de supervivencia.
    9. nunca la he visto sentarse y comer seria agradable hacer lo sola o en compañia, en las fogatas puede ser por ejemplo
    10.subirse a las bestias y machacarlas como dragons dogma, claro conservando la esencia de horizon
    11. mas comandos para la bestia controlada, un pare, un ataque o un distraer tipo metal gear solid v como con el perro
    12. lo de la I.A. tambien con lo de metal gear solid v haber si espabilan, por que muy dormidos en los campamentos    … Expand
  30. ATAR
    Dec 6, 2017
    7
    بهتین بازی PS4
    تا کنون
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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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