Horizon Zero Dawn

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8.4

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  1. Iky009
    Apr 12, 2017
    9
    From its visual greatness and its enormous immensity, Horizon shoots like one of the best games of the year.
    I have not seen such a beautiful world in a long time, a land dominated by nature (again) shows scenarios of jaw-dropping so surreal. Horizon is a mix of several other titles, mixing gameplay and concepts already seen, but still manages to create its own identity in the midst of so    From its visual greatness and its enormous immensity, Horizon shoots like one of the best games of the year.
    I have not seen such a beautiful world in a long time, a land dominated by nature (again) shows scenarios of jaw-dropping so surreal. Horizon is a mix of several other titles, mixing gameplay and concepts already seen, but still manages to create its own identity in the midst of so many similarities. Horizon: Zero Dawn puts all its power into action becoming one of the exclusive must-have for all PlayStation 4 owners.    … Expand
  2. clokverkorange
    Apr 12, 2017
    9
    As exclusives go, Horizon: Zero Dawn makes a very strong argument in favor of PS4 Pro.

    Though it has some (VERY slight) technical issues, Horizon: Zero Dawn is a masterpiece. Aloy is a compelling character with a non-cliche mystery to unravel, and the world Guerilla Games has built around her is fascinating. It's post-apocalyptic, but not in the way Fallout 4 or Wasteland are. It's    As exclusives go, Horizon: Zero Dawn makes a very strong argument in favor of PS4 Pro.

    Though it has some (VERY slight) technical issues, Horizon: Zero Dawn is a masterpiece. Aloy is a compelling character with a non-cliche mystery to unravel, and the world Guerilla Games has built around her is fascinating. It's post-apocalyptic, but not in the way Fallout 4 or Wasteland are. It's actually quite a hopeful outlook on the Apocalypse, should it ever happen - humanity has progressed onwards in a mostly peaceful, creative, and social way, not fallen apart into complete anarchy like Fallout or Mad Max or Wastelands. It's encouraging and in a way refreshing to see a post-apocalyptic future that suggests the majority of humankind will progress onward in a pretty normal way.

    The level of detail that went into the various tribes and their motivations is jsut astounding. They put a LOT of work into this game. I mean a LOT. The stunning thing is the game lets you discover all of this mostly on your own, through side quests and "found information", little data points sprinkled throughout the world. None of these are essential to the storyline, but they expand on the world and paint a picture of what happened to the "Old Ones". Without saying too much, the storyline is one of the best in an open-world game in recent memory.

    I highly, highly recommend spending some time with this game. Also give it time - the first few hours are slow but build, and build, and build, as more and more of the world slowly reveals itself to you, like a metal flower slowly blooming in the distance. There are layers here to discover if you invest the time, and I'm highly anticipating a sequel.    … Expand
  3. Mallenlane
    Apr 11, 2017
    9
    The visuals are excellent. I liked the story and gameplay quite a bit. It could've had a bit more character progression as far as equipment but that's being nit picky.
  4. Toffepeer
    Apr 11, 2017
    9
    Score 9/10. Gameplay is amazing and the machines, world, story are great. Only if the mid game wasn't threatening me with stopping the game all together

    - Great combat mechanics: In its most basic form there are 3 elements which are electric, fire and ice. With your scanner you can see what the weaknesses are from the enemies and utilize it. It's easy, fluid and it works. If you are    Score 9/10. Gameplay is amazing and the machines, world, story are great. Only if the mid game wasn't threatening me with stopping the game all together

    - Great combat mechanics: In its most basic form there are 3 elements which are electric, fire and ice. With your scanner you can see what the weaknesses are from the enemies and utilize it. It's easy, fluid and it works. If you are getting more into the game you will realize that there are more ways. For example tear arrows can disassemble certain parts of machines, removing the ability to use an attack and even giving you that weapon for massive damage, or even hit a tank and let it explode. Tripcasters can setup traps which is actually handy since you can see the enemies walking pattern and ropecasters can knockout a enemy. There are many ways to kill machines/humans and it's fun to figure out the best way.
    - Machines: They deliver some satisfying battles especially the later ones. Those thunderjaws phew.
    - Story: Since makers end you are always wondering where the story is going to bring you. It is a interesting story that lets you want to know more.
    - Graphics & Sound: oh damn it looks great on my normal PS4, probably one of the prettiest games I have seen. The soundtrack is nice in a world like this.
    - Extra stuff to do: While I feel like most errands and side missions were a bit overkill, not interesting. There are a few exceptions though. For example the lodge mission and in the end redmaw was a nice side quest. The rest is nice. I in particular love the cauldrons and what you get from it is a nice surprise. Getting on tallnecks, doing hunter challenges (they were pretty easy though in my opinion). Corrupted zones could be a challenge. The bandit camps were laughable easy.

    So it is a great game however It feels like there are some flaws.
    - Just like every open world game after receiving the platinum there isn't anything else to do. This is pretty neglectable though since to receive the platinum you had to do most of the extra's in the game.
    - Cringe worthy conversations. While it isn't as bad as mass effect Andromeda, it's not like I cared for what they were saying and it like if a robot talked to another robot.
    - The boring mid game (before meridian) After the proving and before entering meridian there is a part in nora land which was flat out boring. Easily exploitable machines which gave almost no challenge was the killer for me. Also the nora weren't interesting for me. When you got to meridian and unlocked all machines and unlocked that whole desert part, shadow carja etc.. It became much better.    … Expand
  5. maochan81
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    Nobody likes reading long reviews so i just get to some main points. What makes this game great is the amount of content, attention to detail and fun factor. This is a big open world full of different things to do and filled with details. It's beautifully crafted and properly tested - after 40 hours i saw only 2 very minor glitches not affecting the gameplay. The fun factor comes from theNobody likes reading long reviews so i just get to some main points. What makes this game great is the amount of content, attention to detail and fun factor. This is a big open world full of different things to do and filled with details. It's beautifully crafted and properly tested - after 40 hours i saw only 2 very minor glitches not affecting the gameplay. The fun factor comes from the variety of enemies and the fact that each robot needs to be taken on differently and still you have many ways to kill them. The story is great but i advise to stick to the main quests as much as possible, otherwise you will loose the immersion. Do a couple of side quests to level up, there are really good guides out there on what to focus on.
    If some says this game is trash or gives it anything bellow 7/10 they're simply hating. You can't unsee the amount of effort that has been put into this game.    … Expand
  6. Fair344
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. After hearing so many god things about this game I went and bought it. The positive reviews were not over-selling.

    It is genuinely a great game if you like open worlds, crafting, exploring, and combat. Side-quests do not feel 'grindy' or tedious. Inventory for crafting is well organized and clean. Gorgeous graphics and smooth play (PS4 Pro). Well worth the money, in my opinion.
  7. Corch83
    Apr 10, 2017
    9
    Great game which I played with fun. This is my first adventure rpg and I think this game set some standards. Ok, there's nothing new about this game. But what it does, it does it good.
    I'm looking forward to the DLC.
  8. Chillywilly23
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Best game I've played in a long time. I've had a lot of the big titles lately as well. It's looks awesome and the gameplay is fantastic. It just works too, no bugginess. If you're sick of all the bells-and-whistles and multiplayer stuff and just want a good old-fashioned, single-player, story-driven game that they made when you were a kid and that ticks all the boxes- get this.
  9. RODOLFMENESES
    Apr 10, 2017
    9
    juego que debes tener si eres poseedor de un PS4. Luce espectacular, pero no solo son las graficas lo que hacen de horizon un buen juego, El gameplay es muy bueno asi como la historia.
    En comparación de otros juegos de mundo abieto, en este no se me hacen repetitivas las misiones secundarias.
    Excelente juego, sin embargo se queda a unos pasos de convertirse en obra maestra como the    juego que debes tener si eres poseedor de un PS4. Luce espectacular, pero no solo son las graficas lo que hacen de horizon un buen juego, El gameplay es muy bueno asi como la historia.
    En comparación de otros juegos de mundo abieto, en este no se me hacen repetitivas las misiones secundarias.

    Excelente juego, sin embargo se queda a unos pasos de convertirse en obra maestra como the last of us o the legend of zelda breath of the wild.    … Expand
  10. Gompex
    Apr 10, 2017
    6
    Complete mediocrity. I have a feeling, that all of those scores are because the expectations were really low and somehow it turned out not to be a complete garbage. It;s not a good game. All of the boring schemes were taken from other games - Ubisoft Towers etc. Story was not engaging, characters were completely forgettable and after Witcher 3 it's hard to say something positive about it.Complete mediocrity. I have a feeling, that all of those scores are because the expectations were really low and somehow it turned out not to be a complete garbage. It;s not a good game. All of the boring schemes were taken from other games - Ubisoft Towers etc. Story was not engaging, characters were completely forgettable and after Witcher 3 it's hard to say something positive about it. BUT I WILL! Hunting was really great, gameplay and character development wasn't too grindy and difficulty level was just right.
    +Hunting
    +Graphics
    +Idea for the world
    +Difficulty

    -All of the copied schemes
    -Story
    -Characters
    -Sidequests

    Game could've been really good, but instead trying doing somethin original, Guerilla went the safe path and just copied everything from the mainstream games. If you like them - good for you. I hate them and couldn't force myself to complete any of far cries or assasssins creeds (after assassin's creed 2)    … Expand
  11. Plndrm
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    This Game is seriously amazing!
    Gameplay 10/10
    Graphics 10/10 Sound & Story 10/10 For the next Version or the DLCs they still should work on the following: -KI of the Soldiers -Entering more Buildings like it was possible in the Microsoft Game "Fable" -Being able to dive into the water For me as an owner also from Xbox and fan of the Fable Series, Horizon is like a better    This Game is seriously amazing!
    Gameplay 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Sound & Story 10/10

    For the next Version or the DLCs they still should work on the following:

    -KI of the Soldiers
    -Entering more Buildings like it was possible in the Microsoft Game "Fable"
    -Being able to dive into the water

    For me as an owner also from Xbox and fan of the Fable Series, Horizon is like a better upgrade of the old fable games, but of course i miss the humor of fable ;-)
    Definitely one of the MUST HAVE Games on the playstation 4 so far. Good Job!    … Expand
  12. Mikeb86
    Apr 9, 2017
    7
    Good game, it's just I found it struggled to find its own identity, it's taken a lot of what has been done in other games and not brought much new to the table, still done very well it's just it didn't pull me in like I hoped, I felt like while the open world was very beautiful that's all there really was to it, it felt very empty to me, it didn't make me want to explore everywhere likeGood game, it's just I found it struggled to find its own identity, it's taken a lot of what has been done in other games and not brought much new to the table, still done very well it's just it didn't pull me in like I hoped, I felt like while the open world was very beautiful that's all there really was to it, it felt very empty to me, it didn't make me want to explore everywhere like say fallout or the witcher. Good game just not great in my opinion, still worth a try though if 3rd person open world rpgs are your thing or if you want to play a 3rd person game in the vein of far cry… Expand
  13. janettaplanetta
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    I enjoyed this game more than any game I've played for ages. I was engaged right from the get go, although for about the first half I wasn't totally convinced by Aloy as a character. She's very appealing on many levels at the beginning but didn't develop further depths as I'd hoped and started to feel pretty bland further in and I have to say, I think she could have been improved on as theI enjoyed this game more than any game I've played for ages. I was engaged right from the get go, although for about the first half I wasn't totally convinced by Aloy as a character. She's very appealing on many levels at the beginning but didn't develop further depths as I'd hoped and started to feel pretty bland further in and I have to say, I think she could have been improved on as the dialogue doesn't do her justice and the voice acting is very dead pan.

    Back to the positives though - the combat mechanics are outstanding - the bow and arrow, once beefed up a bit, felt like a sniper rifle in its power and accuracy, and the wide range of weapons available are fun and rewarding to use. It takes a while to get to know their strengths and ideal applications and once you do you can swap around as occasion demands and really kick some metal creature butt....when you're not getting your own kicked, which happened a fair bit in my case! I found the combat challenging....in an exciting, pulse pounding way often...and definitely had to strategise and plan my attack. There were times when that freshness gave way to grind when the game upped the difficulty by throwing more of a particular machine at you at once, but I never got bored. Occasionally very frustrated - the Hunter Trials, for example, are a good idea but the ridiculously short time allowed just makes them a frustrationfest.

    The climbing mechanics are the best; even better, dare I say it, than Uncharted 4. Of course the scenery is utterly lush, I don't even need to say that. There were times that I just stopped and looked at the view for a while in awe.

    The crafting system is well set out and enjoyable. I wasn't thrilled with going out around slaughtering endless numbers of cute animals to find a few of the rarer parts I needed to upgrade my gear but needs must! I thought it was a shame that I achieved the best of the gear relatively early in the game which didn't leave a lot to work for in the later game stages, other than the legendary Super Duper Armour which is ridiculously OP but looks cool. Unlike, I have to say, many of her higher level outfits - who on earth thought those head hat/crowns/whatevers were a good idea??! A girl needs to look her best...

    If there was any lack, I would say it was the lack of real personality or depth, to some extent in Aloy and even more so in NCPs, and it would have been great if settlements were more than just somewhere to stop and pick up supplies. There was token 'relationships' but way too superficial which meant that there was little deep engagement with the main character or the human world in this game. They were all patently forgettable. More attention to that one thing would have elevated this game, for me, to greatness. As it was, the game was fun but forgettable. By about half way through I was feeling a bit 'is this it?' and would have given it an 7 but closer to the end the story kicked up a gear for me and I was utterly engrossed and moved, which pushed it up to an 8. Definitely a fun ride and one not to missed.    … Expand
  14. JediMosEisley
    Apr 8, 2017
    5
    Great concept and the game can be fun for awhile but eventually, I hit a brick wall with the game. Too much narration and dead end scenarios. I tried using social media to find solutions but there just was not enough people to help out. I hope the game goes through an update but I doubt it will.
  15. ajwils
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Unreal story that will keep you playing for hours, coupled with unique combat that allows for creative ways to approach almost every situation mean this has replaced the Witcher 3 as my all time favorite game.
  16. kourosh_77
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    HZD Exceeded all of my expectations in gameplay and graphic level.You can see pretty good RPG elements there but for the sequel I want more than this! Animations and Combat are superb and Aloy's Story is one hell of a journey through the Vast and Unique Open-World of the game.you can feel the culture and emotions of tribes everywhere and the nature and machines talks with you. i cantHZD Exceeded all of my expectations in gameplay and graphic level.You can see pretty good RPG elements there but for the sequel I want more than this! Animations and Combat are superb and Aloy's Story is one hell of a journey through the Vast and Unique Open-World of the game.you can feel the culture and emotions of tribes everywhere and the nature and machines talks with you. i cant describe how they were able to craf a beatuiful and engaging story till the ending!And for all those good points i congrat guerrilla games for their amazing work of art.Up To this Point Witcher 3 & Bloodborne & HZD are my favourite RPGs of this generation,After around 55h in game,I give this game 10/10!… Expand
  17. Segovo
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me help you out, BUY THIS GAME RIGHT NOW.
    (Following review contains MILD spoilers.)

    This game is absolutely amazing :D
    Pro's:
    Fun stealth
    Amazing combat
    Good story
    Big and cool open world

    Cons:
    ummm, none? oh yeah, it is a PS4 exclusive ):

    Also, let me recall a mission I just did yesterday.
    So I had to get to a top of the tower but before I did I had to kill a huge robot, first I sneaked around and killed all the humans, then I climbed up onto a cliff and shot if from above making it super easy to kill, then I got to parkour up the tower, sounds dull, IT WAS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE.

    10/10 Worth a buy, stop debating it, if you have a PS4, you NEED this game.    … Expand
  18. peck324
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here is my review of Horizon: Zero Dawn (Spoilers):
    Story: Story is amazing, having taking place from the future but to have all humanity's culture be like the primitive days of just using bows and staff shows that not everything is dependent on technology, except for the machines of course. The ending give a big "Sequel" that Sylen revived hades and captured him just to get more knowledge from the past. Showing the relation of the past of what happened before the present was really interested and astonishing. Especially the relationship between Elisabet and Alloy. What got me disappointed was the two people Alloy met during her "Proving" forgot their name since you only know them for 5 minutes and they are also dead but the names I'll give them are "The Bully" and "The First Friend", just wished they could've lived longer to have a big relationship with Alloy.
    Gameplay: Very entertaining but a little disappointed because when it comes to fast travel the player would have to buy them at at workshop but the ingredients for them (Yes they are ingredients for making fast travel) are not that difficult to find, I thought fast travel would occur during the middle or mid-end of the story arc. Using the Focus is really cool when hearing audio recording and tracking enemy patterns is good way of the getting the upper hand of the game. But the final boss was awful as its just all machines are just going after you, nothing different, nothing more.
    Characters: Alloy is awesome, she's smart, badass and very dependent when taking responsibility. Including her mother Elisabet who sacrifice herself to save the world that was about to be extinct. Seeing their relationship made me felt accomplish for beating the game, also for Rolan it made my hart sank a little seeing him sacrifice himself to save Alloy. All other characters are amazing too, even though they act ignorant but that was part of their culture.
    Machines: They are some fascinating creatures when traveling the open world, and for the team has put so much effort into making each machine deserve to be best gaming design for Characters. Even fighting them was the most accomplishing thing I did when playing this game. Just wish you ride mostly all of the Machines that you override especially the GlintHawks, flying on those would be greatest game/adventure ever!
    Conclusion:
    Story is amazing, Final boss is a disappointment Characters are well created and the machines designs are spot on! This game give a good definition of open world, I can see why fast travel is required for purchase if you don't want to see how amazing the world is, especially the machines and their habitat.
    Final Verdict:
    8.5/10 - If it wasn't for the final boss I would've give it a 9 instead. But still all out amazing!
    Buy or not Buy - Definitely Buy!
    Rent - No. Too good to be rented.    … Expand
  19. here_and_there
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Simply one of the best games of the current generation and ever. A wonderful, carefully crafted and visually stunning post apocalyptic open world is the setting of a very good sci-fi story. Gameplay is fresh and always interesting. The characters and their lines are almost all very good. But the thing that makes it all work and blend so well is the setting: prehistoric tribes living in aSimply one of the best games of the current generation and ever. A wonderful, carefully crafted and visually stunning post apocalyptic open world is the setting of a very good sci-fi story. Gameplay is fresh and always interesting. The characters and their lines are almost all very good. But the thing that makes it all work and blend so well is the setting: prehistoric tribes living in a post apocalyptic Colorado/Utah (with a lot of real world landmarks) inhabited by cleverly designed zoomorphic robots: great! And the story explaining why it is like this is clever and interesting as well.… Expand
  20. NexusTsunami
    Apr 7, 2017
    9
    Horizon: Zero Dawn ist ein Zusammenschnitt aus bewährten Elementen vieler erfolgreicher Spiele der letzten Jahre verrührt mit einer Abstrakt wirkenden Idee. Was ist dabei herausgekommen? Ein sehr gutes Spiel!

    Die Entwickler von ZD machen, wie seinerzeit die von Mordors Schatten, keinen Hehl daraus Ideen von anderen Entwicklern aufzugreifen und sie für sich anzupassen. So war Witcher    Horizon: Zero Dawn ist ein Zusammenschnitt aus bewährten Elementen vieler erfolgreicher Spiele der letzten Jahre verrührt mit einer Abstrakt wirkenden Idee. Was ist dabei herausgekommen? Ein sehr gutes Spiel!

    Die Entwickler von ZD machen, wie seinerzeit die von Mordors Schatten, keinen Hehl daraus Ideen von anderen Entwicklern aufzugreifen und sie für sich anzupassen.

    So war Witcher 3 ganz klar Vorbild dafür, wie man eine spannende Geschichte in einer wunderschön gestalteten Open World erzählen kann. Die Kletterelemente und das Kampfsystem ähneln stark an die letzten Tomb Raider Ableger. Und bei Ideen für das Konzept war Far Cry: Primal mit Sicherheit mit im Boot.

    Nun wie oben erwähnt ist es definitv nichts schlechtes sich Ideen zu holen wenn man sie denn richtig umsetzt und ihnen seinen eigenen Stempel aufdrückt... und genau dies haben Guerrilla Games mit bravour getan.

    Haushohe Maschinenwesen, die vom Aussehen und Verhalten unserer Tierwelt nachempfunden sind, werden in einer postapoklytischen Welt von einer rothaarigen Lara Croft, die mit ihrem Zynismus und der Schlagfertigkeit eines Geralt von Riva daherkommt, mit einer Steinschleuder bekämpft die Bomben als Munition verwendet. Klingt erstmal sonderbar... ist es auch. Aber es ist verdammt gut!    … Expand
  21. Verwey
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Great game! Visuals and gameplay are brilliant. Best game I have played in 2017 so far! Interesting story and setting. Very refreshing and new experience. Great work!
  22. Gusman295
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Este juego es la leche, con un apartado gráfico espectacular, una historia excelente y una mecánica preciosa. El ambiente de un mundo en el que hemos retrocedido 'históricamente' a la prehistoria por las máquinas y la distinción entre tribus da un gran toque a la historia.
  23. legalravishment
    Apr 6, 2017
    7
    I had to make an account to give this title a fair review.

    Overall the game was not bad, but not worth a perfect score - it has some issues. The graphics and initial hour introduction were spot on - one of the best tutorial hours in a videogame ever to get you attached to the heroine, Aloy. After that, the character development was flat, and the story a bit stale, side missions are    I had to make an account to give this title a fair review.

    Overall the game was not bad, but not worth a perfect score - it has some issues. The graphics and initial hour introduction were spot on - one of the best tutorial hours in a videogame ever to get you attached to the heroine, Aloy. After that, the character development was flat, and the story a bit stale, side missions are very, very repetitive. It has about 40 hours of total gameplay to platinum.

    Pros:
    Graphics are great
    Combat is initially fun and difficult - that changes quickly
    Map is well designed on the surface, but lacks depth.
    Controls are fairly good - the only annoyance was when you changed ammo on accident when you bring up the wheel to craft more ammo.
    Cons:
    LOOT FATIGUE - i understand having resources in the game, but 100 resource slots is very limited at one point or another, and it becomes more time managing inventory than playing toward the end.You get tired of picking stuff up and then having to drop it anyways.
    BAD/LIMITED GEAR - you don't get an upgraded spear until very late in the game, and even then it is not much different from the one you start with. The gear is not varied at all, you don't really get a chance to go down a "build path". Until the ancient armor mission the gear is all very similar, then you are practically invincible. Very strange way to manage gear. The ranged weapons get boring quickly once you learn that you just max your stock bow Fire damage and kill everything quickly. Expected different stat boosts with different weapons, but revolves around "modifications" which are very basic. You don't "upgrade" weapons really, you just craft more ammo slots, kind of lame.
    TOO SHORT - Main story line can probably be completed in around 8-10 hours, with 40 hours to platinum and do everything the game has to offer. That is just simply too short for a title like this to me.
    SHALLOW MAP - map looks good on surface, but there are no real dungeons/caves/"metal ruins" to go to outside of the main story. Sort of like having Skyrims map with no explorable dungeons, gets boring quick. No reason to explore because you never get better gear by doing so.
    EASY TO BREAK - if you get the blast sling early, you can down all machines with ease, taking very little strategy.

    TLDR; if you go into Zero Dawn looking for the Witcher, Fallout/Skyrim RPG experience, you wont get it. You will get a very "face value" game that will win a ton of awards at the end of the year. Worth the play through, but zero replayability or longevity.    … Expand
  24. turbosnail
    Apr 6, 2017
    8
    Great game in every sense (style, visuals, execution, on-boarding, audio), but does not live entirely up to the hype and does get boring quite fast. The beginning is by far the best, after that it's get repetitive in my opinion.
  25. ManickPanick
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    This game is absolutely phenomenal; I forgot how enthralled I could be in a story! It combines all the best bits of so many games - combat style of Dark Souls 3 (against the 1 on 1 larger enemies anyway!), the free roam/climbing of Assassin's Creed, the beautiful weapon interface of Far Cry 4... all in one! I really enjoy hunting-esque games, and I'm normally not a story person - but IThis game is absolutely phenomenal; I forgot how enthralled I could be in a story! It combines all the best bits of so many games - combat style of Dark Souls 3 (against the 1 on 1 larger enemies anyway!), the free roam/climbing of Assassin's Creed, the beautiful weapon interface of Far Cry 4... all in one! I really enjoy hunting-esque games, and I'm normally not a story person - but I can't remember the last time I was this encaptivated and curious about what's going to happen next! I literally bought a PS4 for the exclusives and I am converted after 10 years of being a die hard xbox fanboy. PS4 have won this round!… Expand
  26. zkg03mjmk
    Apr 6, 2017
    8
    It's a decent sandbox game but not a breakthrough. It feels like a mix of tomb raider and far cry primal, which is not necessarily bad. Half of the story I feel connected, but the other half is just ok. Still a lot loose ends need to be closed in DLC or next episode.Graphic is good, but landscape lacks of diversity. OST is really great. The voice act are another shinning part of the game.It's a decent sandbox game but not a breakthrough. It feels like a mix of tomb raider and far cry primal, which is not necessarily bad. Half of the story I feel connected, but the other half is just ok. Still a lot loose ends need to be closed in DLC or next episode.Graphic is good, but landscape lacks of diversity. OST is really great. The voice act are another shinning part of the game. I like heroine a lot. She is a lovely strong young lady… Expand
  27. Daigoust
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    O mundo dos games estava urgentemente precisando de um jogo inovador. Esse jogo me deu esperança que a indústria dos games ainda consegue pode produzir jogos de alta qualidade, ou melhor, verdadeiras obras artísticas. A história é muito inovadora e, em alguns aspectos, única. Quanto mais eu avanço na história fiquei imerso na drama e em alguns momentos cheguei a jogar triste, pensativo eO mundo dos games estava urgentemente precisando de um jogo inovador. Esse jogo me deu esperança que a indústria dos games ainda consegue pode produzir jogos de alta qualidade, ou melhor, verdadeiras obras artísticas. A história é muito inovadora e, em alguns aspectos, única. Quanto mais eu avanço na história fiquei imerso na drama e em alguns momentos cheguei a jogar triste, pensativo e comecei a ver aquele mundo com (eu não acho a palavra) angustia? empatia? esperança?... sei lá...
    Saindo um pouco do enredo. Pode se dizer que os gráficos são de ultima geração, mas em alguns momentos sinto que poderia ser mais polido, mas merece um 10 de qualquer forma. Musica se encaixa como uma luva. Jogabilidade é outro ponto chave do jogo, flui muito bem e é extremamente divertido e desafiador, pelo menos no início, matar os "dinossauros" robóticos. Com o tempo vc aprende sobre os pontos fracos das criaturas robóticas e a satisfação de matar um desses bichanos em 1 minuto quando outrora vc levava 10, é muito gratificante. Resumindo, Jogabilidade + Enredo são o carro chefe do jogo, uma combinação que foi feita com capricho. Simplesmente Amei Horizon: Zero Dawn, valeu cada centavo e espero aumentem o tempo de vida do jogo com DLCs/Expansões.

    The gaming world was urgently in need of an innovative game. This game has given me hope that the gaming industry still manages to produce high quality games, or rather, true works of art. The story is very innovative and, in some ways, unique. The more I advance in the story I am immersed in the drama and in some moments I got to play sad, pensive and I began to see that world with (I do not think the word) anguish? empathy? Hope? I do not know ...
    Leaving a bit of the plot. It can be said that the graphics are of last generation, but at some moments I feel that it could be more polished, but deserves a 10 of any form. Music fits like a glove. Gameplay is another key point of the game, it flows very well and is extremely fun and challenging, at least initially, to kill the robotic "dinosaurs". Over time you learn about the weaknesses of robotic creatures and the satisfaction of killing one of those **** in 1 minute when you once took 10 is very rewarding. In short, gameplay + plot are the flagship of the game, a combination that was made with whim. Simply Loved Horizon: Zero Dawn, worth every penny and hopefully increase the life of the game with DLCs / Expansions.    … Expand
  28. HZD_AloySplash
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Great amazing game. GG created one the best games of the decade. A breath taking experience from beginning to end. Aloy is the best protagonist the game industry has seen in years. The story is riveting and compelling. The graphics are the best in the business. Simply a masterpiece.
  29. pongkrit03
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the mastepieces. Graphic is beautiful. Facial design of all NPC are exceptional. Story is amazing. The concept of robot's dinosaur is very unique. I have to praise those who come up with the concept for not afraid of new idea. Sidequests are also well done. The idea of tearing some robot's component apart to disable their specific weapon is awesome. It addsHorizon Zero Dawn is one of the mastepieces. Graphic is beautiful. Facial design of all NPC are exceptional. Story is amazing. The concept of robot's dinosaur is very unique. I have to praise those who come up with the concept for not afraid of new idea. Sidequests are also well done. The idea of tearing some robot's component apart to disable their specific weapon is awesome. It adds fresh feeling into its genre. No glitchs no bug I found in my first playthrough with hard difficulty. Gameplay is fun.

    However, there are something holding me back from giving 10/10. It is just a bit but it could be improved.

    1. The game focuses too much on range weapon. There is only 1 melee weapon, spear, and you cannot modify anything. It is fine for those who love range weapon, but for me who like to use melee. It is a bit disappointment since in this era, melee weapon should be use more often. They should have more type of melee weapons, such as axe and shield or sword. At least, the spear should be able to add fire rune or ice rune, for exp.

    2.Story is very great for beginning and middle, but near the end of main quest is somewhat not strong in my opinion. Some parts I feel irrational but I don't want to say here to not spoil anyone but I hope it ends better and stronger. Final boss is not that impressive.

    3.Aloy has no character's development. She is like a god of hunt, beat everything no sweat but has almost no emotion. She should express herself more. Her character is too stiff and too confident in my opinion. For example, Rost's incident, she get over it too fast .... unrealistically fast.

    4.Music is not epic enough. I cannot remember any songs that catch my ears to feel Wow. It is a shame for the game that is as great as GOTY title but music is not on par with other aspects. Battle music is below average.

    In sum, Horizon Zero Dawn is very great game. If you have PS4, you should not hesitate to buy it. It is not as good as Witcher 3 but still one of GOTY contenders for sure. If you like using bow, this is the game for you. If you are melee guy like me, maybe you love the game or maybe not, but I am sure it will not hurt to try. This game's quaility is still better than most of the game in the current market.    … Expand
  30. BN333
    Apr 4, 2017
    4
    A by the numbers open world games in the vein of far cry, very representative of the current mediocre state of the genre (e.g. Far Cry, AC and TR).

    Some may consider that below average. Wish more time was spent on gameplay, rather then the visuals, which i believe were used as a distraction from other areas. Alot of advertising for a Guerilla games production (and a PR push from    A by the numbers open world games in the vein of far cry, very representative of the current mediocre state of the genre (e.g. Far Cry, AC and TR).

    Some may consider that below average. Wish more time was spent on gameplay, rather then the visuals, which i believe were used as a distraction from other areas.

    Alot of advertising for a Guerilla games production (and a PR push from journalists and youtubers), though there is still more that could be learnt from other devs such as Insomniac Games, Realtime Worlds, Ruffian Games and Radical Entertainment.

    Dinosaurs and robots are a welcome addition to the genre (though not new), however this still doesn't feel different enough to justify the open world. There is alot of repetition and i didn't feel the game clicked overall, there are some nice set pieces, but they dont come together as a cohesive experience to match the price.

    Campaign could have been better. Some game A.I. issues seemed to crop up in early footage when dealing with in game enemies, which have since been removed from Youtube.

    As a fan of the genre, i would recommend considering whether some wish to perhaps wait or skip.
    The open world genre has become somewhat obsessed with more of the same, wouldnt be that different to throw on a game you've already played, which would probably cost you less.

    There are other games that are doing more creative things with the genre also, however we are seeing less of that..    … Expand
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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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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