Horizon Zero Dawn

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12419 Ratings

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  1. KalKenobi83
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The story is great Aloy on a quest to discover her origins as well discover a looming threat while the former doesn't get much explanation her arc is still good also the characters are great really enjoyed them also Sylens is interesting his motives are still even unclear after the stories completion also for an open-world game its very close to home one of the regions is in my neck of theThe story is great Aloy on a quest to discover her origins as well discover a looming threat while the former doesn't get much explanation her arc is still good also the characters are great really enjoyed them also Sylens is interesting his motives are still even unclear after the stories completion also for an open-world game its very close to home one of the regions is in my neck of the woods also it's cool how we devolved from a super-advanced society in tribes 10/10… Expand
  2. Remu1412
    Mar 2, 2022
    1
    Uninteresting characters especially Aloy. Osef and bad story. Boring gameplay after only several hours. Bad combat system (no feeling and always the same thing: rolling arrow r1 r2 no combo). Pretty ? but so what?
  3. renderZblack
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    Jogo excelente, história sensacional,os gráficos eram bons para a época mas não estou dizendo que ainda não são bonitos,claro que tem seus problemas como a Questão da escala por que vc só pode escalar nas madeiras amarelas e em algumas partes de montanhas, mas, tirando isso e outros bugs o jogo e bem completo e não muito complexo o que eu achei bom mesmo que eu gosto de jogos complexosJogo excelente, história sensacional,os gráficos eram bons para a época mas não estou dizendo que ainda não são bonitos,claro que tem seus problemas como a Questão da escala por que vc só pode escalar nas madeiras amarelas e em algumas partes de montanhas, mas, tirando isso e outros bugs o jogo e bem completo e não muito complexo o que eu achei bom mesmo que eu gosto de jogos complexos pois ajuda a pensar.… Expand
  4. Haris_k
    Mar 2, 2022
    5
    You know this one just wasn't for me. I didn't fall in love with the story or characters it all. Fantastic open world and the combat is super smooth, but it just wasn't for me.
  5. Diolago
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Excelente jogo. Boa história, prende a atenção e jogabilidade maravilhosa.
  6. Fvnfvnfvn
    Mar 1, 2022
    6
    This is an interest case, being that there are elements of this game I love to death and ones I would like to throw into a pit of fire never to be seen again. This is by no means a bad game, just very confused as to what it would like to be.

    Story - In Horizon you play Alloy young girl thrust into a world giant mechanical creature and primitive tribal people who simply seek to survive.    This is an interest case, being that there are elements of this game I love to death and ones I would like to throw into a pit of fire never to be seen again. This is by no means a bad game, just very confused as to what it would like to be.

    Story - In Horizon you play Alloy young girl thrust into a world giant mechanical creature and primitive tribal people who simply seek to survive. Although concept wise this story and world have a lot going for it Horizon's problem is how lost it becomes in itself. The story, for the most part, feels like something that could be part of a one shot Netflix series that never gets a second season, while the premise and concept of the world are simply amazing. Without getting into any spoilers, the story can basically be boiled down to human nature is pretty **** up/AI's are dangerous. While these ideas on there own aren't horrible jumping off points to build a story off of, Horizons story feels like it was tacked onto the game half way through development when they finally realized Robot dinosaur hunting sim was not going to sell on its own. While its still serviceable, this is a story which doesn't much feel like it has a place in the game it was written for or rather it was jammed in at the last minute due to the behest of a publisher.

    Gameplay - On the other hand, the core gameplay of Horizon is incredibly solid. Being a mix between stealth action, open world, and beat 'em up Horizon falls perfect in the middle of all of these taking the elements of more recognized games and and putting a new spin of them. Towers from Assassins Creed are now walking jump quests to unlock areas of the map, Hacking enemies not only gives you an ally in combat, but also a ride across Horizons Massive world! On top of this the combat is a pure joy to engage in and highly rewarding when you learn how to use exploit mechanics like points and elemental damage. However this feeling of joy all too soon drains away after you take down you enemies and you remember that Horizon is an RPG and you must do RPG things now to progress the story. These moments of hinderance serve only to break up what is arguably the best part of the game which is the gameplay in and of itself. However in the grander scheme of things the gameplay is too sparse to really get to enjoy before you finish it.

    All in all Horizon is a great game for people who don't normally play videogames. Coming at it with low expectation saves you from enduring its more inconsistent parts while also providing you with enough cover to explain why that Netflix series you been trying to get your friend to watch is actually really good and not overrate like some people say. I'm not projecting you are!

    Gameplay: 8
    Story: 5 (Ruined by poor facial animations and overall milque toast narrative)
    Enjoyment: 7 (Fun parts are too few and far between, hopefully the sequel solves that)    … Expand
  7. docemberz
    Feb 28, 2022
    8
    Really enjoyed this game. The storyline was so interesting and the side quests were engaging.
  8. Diet_Bacon6788
    Feb 16, 2022
    8
    You should play this game. The first 4 hours are boring, but besides that it be omes one of my favorite games I have played on playstation. Definitely play it.
  9. Nathanisgames
    Feb 27, 2022
    4
    Very boring and hard dlc makes game not worth putting time in. Do not waste your time.
  10. lemoche
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    for me personally this was the most interesting way i have ever experienced a post-apocalyptic world story. especially the way you learn how the apocalypse came to happen.
    also big plus for there being a story mode so that even gamers with mediocre skills like me are able to finish this beautiful looking game and experience the story.
  11. DRainbow
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I don't know many games that deserve a 10/10, but this is one of them for sure. The gameplay is fun and unique, the worldbuilding is outstanding and the game delivers one of them most satisfying stories ever told in video game history. Aloy is an amazing main character with great depth. More games like this one need to be made. A masterpiece.
  12. M069EX215A
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    one of the best sony exclusive , cool robots-desing and wonderful locations , but the dialogues and plot isn't good as it could be
  13. Gamer-xxx
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Alloy (main character) is to masculine. To many muscles. Nah just give me atleast in games what i want
  14. CarlosDR5
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    A great game, with a great story, great storytelling, great gameplay, and great characters.
  15. cesd2018
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    Great game, good story and great surprise to me discover this game. I think everyone have to discover it and enjoy the adventure
  16. Veronica123
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    the game is very beautiful and it is a game that opens the mystery slowly, as a story, I can say it is one of the best I've played, it's nice to fight with the machines.
  17. Murchyk
    Feb 25, 2022
    8
    Structured around the generic open world formula, Horizon Zero Dawn adds to the genre with a fresh new world filled with a variety of interesting mechanical creatures and gorgeous vistas. Exploring the large map and it's diverse terrain was definitely a highlight for me. While the premise of the world was intriguing, the story wasn't anything memorable. Overall, it's a great new IP that'sStructured around the generic open world formula, Horizon Zero Dawn adds to the genre with a fresh new world filled with a variety of interesting mechanical creatures and gorgeous vistas. Exploring the large map and it's diverse terrain was definitely a highlight for me. While the premise of the world was intriguing, the story wasn't anything memorable. Overall, it's a great new IP that's worth playing for any Sony gamer.… Expand
  18. chernandez31
    Feb 24, 2022
    8
    The gameplay was amazing and pretty fun. It’s an original and unique experience I would say. Visuals were great for 2017 as well. Aside from an okay story and characters, everything works great.
  19. NxtDoc
    Feb 24, 2022
    6
    Horizon Zero Dawn, is a decent game. The world is stunning, the world and lore are pretty cool ideas! Even Aloy is a decent heroine. But something truly seems "off" about the people in the world, and the world even seems "empty", which makes sense as it is a "post apocalyptic" machine ruled world. It seems to be missing of a soul if you will. Combat is fun at times, but can get tediousHorizon Zero Dawn, is a decent game. The world is stunning, the world and lore are pretty cool ideas! Even Aloy is a decent heroine. But something truly seems "off" about the people in the world, and the world even seems "empty", which makes sense as it is a "post apocalyptic" machine ruled world. It seems to be missing of a soul if you will. Combat is fun at times, but can get tedious running through stunning set pieces, killing machine after machine it can get old. But Guerrilla Games did well here, but I honestly feel as though Killzone had more heart here. I just hope HDW fills in these black holes in HZD has. Because there is something here.… Expand
  20. proxyminel
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn is and open-world, story-driven adventure that I sunk 60 hours into. Worth all the praise I can give it. The game is cheap as dirt, easy to find, and visually stunning wherever you play it.
  21. Wboy2006
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    I am in love with the game. The story is brilliant and I loved every second of it, the characters were interesting and likable and the setpieces are great. Combat takes a while to get used to, but feels great and I absolutely love how It looks. The fine folks at Guerrilla make this game a visual treat, even after almost 5 years. It looks stunning. It took me a while to warm up with theI am in love with the game. The story is brilliant and I loved every second of it, the characters were interesting and likable and the setpieces are great. Combat takes a while to get used to, but feels great and I absolutely love how It looks. The fine folks at Guerrilla make this game a visual treat, even after almost 5 years. It looks stunning. It took me a while to warm up with the game, but when it clicks, it really clicks… Expand
  22. BenjaminJT
    Feb 23, 2022
    3
    Yikes, this game is not good... I only heard good things about this game when I played it, and yes, I was unimpressed with most of it. The best thing about the game is the visuals. The environments and creatures all look amazing, especially for a PS4 game. The people on the other hand look bad. Reviewers hated on Mass Effect for the facial animations and lip sync. This game was guilty ofYikes, this game is not good... I only heard good things about this game when I played it, and yes, I was unimpressed with most of it. The best thing about the game is the visuals. The environments and creatures all look amazing, especially for a PS4 game. The people on the other hand look bad. Reviewers hated on Mass Effect for the facial animations and lip sync. This game was guilty of it as well. It is stiff, unnatural, and just plain bad. The story was interesting until Erend came into it. I absolutely hated his quests and tried to put them off. The combat was horribly abuseable and repetitive. Melee was useless, as well as stealth. The cauldrons were unnecessary, boring, and luckily could be skipped. Aloy was one of the most boring characters I have ever seen. It was hard to get immersed when she seemed unphased by the new places she explores or the visions into the past she sees. The collectables were useless as well with horrible rewards for getting them all. I painstaking beat the game, just due to the interesting main story.… Expand
  23. CodeDuff
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Great Buy! I liked how they handled the story in the beginning, the combat is fairly good (melee is trash), the game is fluid and fairly polished. I encountered no issues which is commendable!
  24. nordic_yarel8
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    The game is good, I played again before the release of Horizon Forbidden West. Graphics 10/10, main character 10/10, locations 9/10, story 7/10 in general. Some episodes of the story deserve 10/10.
  25. thef
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Just incredible. The world, the cultures, the discovery of the story, *chef's kiss*

    Also, the machines are so freaking cool - I have played this game through 3 times and I cannot get enough of it!
  26. ChadGrand
    Feb 22, 2022
    1
    ugly characters, boring generic Assassin's Creed story,painfully generic story and boring combat

    only good thing about this is the graphics but if all you have going for you is pretty lights you dont deserve a 8.4
  27. GuzmanEconomist
    Feb 22, 2022
    5
    Es un juego con historia que trata de ser sentimental pero simplemente no lo logra, los movimientos de cuerpo a cuerpo son poco pulidos y el combate a distancia deja mucho que desear, este es el juego mas genérico que ha sacado Sony, las cinematicas están bien pero las interacciones con los personajes se ven muy acartonadas. lo unico bueno que tiene el juego son los gráficos
  28. AndrewEvolution
    Feb 22, 2022
    1
    Pure SJW G4RB4GE , i have it just cause PS gave to me... not worth even the download !
  29. Avro1958
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally finished this masterpiece of a game!! I am kicking myself it took as long as it did! For those that have not played it yet you should! Everything from the setting, environment, story the fantastic voice acting and player mechanics is just so good! I have a few small gripes with the crafting of ammo and some video tearing but they are so minor it does not take anything from the overall experience.… Expand
  30. Bobmoiyer2
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Grat game love it exploring and fighting and the story all amazing tons to do
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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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#1 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 115 Critic Reviews

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