Horizon Zero Dawn

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8.4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Con:
    - Side quests aren't anything special

    I would give this game a 9.5 really, but rounded up to 10. Worth every $ in my opinion.
  28. Kataxez
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    This game looks amazing, the design and the open world of the imagination! This world will take you to far-off given for many hours and you do not want to come back. The game is definitely worth buying!
  29. LEXTAKA
    Mar 2, 2017
    6
    Let Me say this is Too Plastic to a 5 generation game, oh yeah is a 7 gen GAME so How in da HELL the skin look like a Baby all clean skin , EVEN a JRPG your Cloting get Dirty but here , well good history 1950's Flash gordon called what all the plot back .
  30. Smotethef0rk
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. This game has not created new innovations but rather has refined core gameplay loops of other games. It is the perfect refinement of the open world fantasy experience. Amazing attention to detail. 10/10 GOTY
  31. zelzah
    Mar 9, 2017
    6
    to all the **** don't think I'm saying this game is trash. I'm going to recommend it. let me explain how my scores work. 0 = terrible never play, 5= its average and ok for what it is i.e. syndicate reboot or something like bfhardline. 6=good. so don't get pissed just yet!

    so before anyone blasts me for not bowing to sony or what not, I actually own a ps4 and the game. the game is great    to all the **** don't think I'm saying this game is trash. I'm going to recommend it. let me explain how my scores work. 0 = terrible never play, 5= its average and ok for what it is i.e. syndicate reboot or something like bfhardline. 6=good. so don't get pissed just yet!

    so before anyone blasts me for not bowing to sony or what not, I actually own a ps4 and the game. the game is great in theory. What could have stood as a robotic dinosaur themed monster hunter turned into a lackluster game that failed to capture what it sold itself as. first ill start with the gameplay. It's a lot of fun when you are fighting dinosaurs that is, not people. the gameplay against people is boring at best and glitchy and terrible at worst. But nobody cares about people right? well guess again cause a lot of story missions aren't dinosaurs, it's about fighting boring people who are boring. The dinosaur gameplay though is awesome, and they give you so many options. trouble is a lot of it is THEORETICALLY good. but every person has their favorite method of fighting, and you will pretty much stick to whatever method that is. Also, the lack of variants and special dinosaurs to fight makes for very lackluster gameplay. I wanna fight a giant robot t-rex who has a spike tail, or maybe has cannons, or can make use thunder strikes or what not. Not the same one. there needed to be more variants, or maybe even more dinosaurs as a whole. but the worst is your melee staff. it does the same combo with no different variations and has insane reach. You can glide across rocks, water, ice, trees or whatever stands in your way when you combo. This may sound like a small gripe, but it makes melee too good. It leaves your melee skills to be found wanting and instead feels like sloppy design on an otherwise pristine combat system. But to end this part, the combat is very good. Taking down dinosaurs with your chosen form of combat or tactics is very satisfying if not a tad too easy.

    Graphics:. Graphics are great. nothing really to add there

    story: boy howdy this is pretty dumb. it starts off really promising but quickly falls apart. I won't spoil because well I think someone else who is more linguistically gifted can better describe what happens. I will just say the ending is very much a damned if you do damned if you don't and very, well, anticlimactic.

    Characters: Aloy is great. during story, and what not. However, and this is where I drop some points. SHE DOES NOT SHUT UP. I'm sorta used to this. I've played the uncharted, the reboot laura croft and what not. But Jesus aloy does not shut up. say what you will about how she's cool, or an icon, or a strong role model. but she is making quips non-stop, talking non-stop, and never fails to have something to say. That gets very annoying very fast when it happens too often. I want aloy to learn the Nathan drake type of bants. You get nathan who bants when other people are there (as in companions), or after or before a boss fight. Or during set piece or sequence. it belongs with his character as a smartass. Aloy is an inquisitive person who is always ready to voice her thoughts and opinions, especially when it comes to discovering new things and better understanding the world. She is curious basically. That does not mean she is going to talk every 5 seconds with a line. it gets super **** annoying. the npcs are dumb. LIke holy crap their dialogue is either really good, with certain side missions. I won't say which ones cause you need to either watch em or play em for yourself. And other times it's very poorly acted or written *cough cough The forgotten cough cough*

    the rest i guess: animations: animations are poorly done. Every time you enter a cutscene that isnt part of hte main story (well for the most part those are fine, there are some that are very noticeable) you are met with what i like to call robot mode. robot mode is where characters in the ingame cutscenes or dialogues forget how to act like people and you can see them turn and react like robots. LOOKING AT YOU THE FORGOTTEN. people act so unnaturally stiff and robotic that it comes across as though these people were suddenly made into puppets, at the whim of a puppeteer who doesn't exactly know what its like to see a human talk or react. the animation is so off-putting sometimes its emersion breaking. again the forgotten is my main gripe. Seriously bad all around and probably one of the most notable moments of "we stopped caring".

    I like this game, but its simply not up to snuff. It's great points shine like a diamond freshly polished. But it's unfortunately, the smudges of the above problems that also dim that shine down quite a lot. It's these small problems that very soon turn from a small pile into a very overtly large hill. It's definitely not a mountain of problems because I still recommend the game. but these issues shouldn't have been issues had guerrilla cared enough to take the time to polish. horizon gets a 6/10    … Expand
  32. ragerino
    Jun 4, 2020
    4
    I tried to play it already two times, but gave it another try for about one hour yesterday: Here's why I put it again to the side, and I don't think I will ever finish it.

    - the story is childish - the dialogues are childish - characters faces look silly (dead eyes, mouth movement doesn't match what they are saying, strange movement) - the game is lazy ass developed - i destroyed a bandit    I tried to play it already two times, but gave it another try for about one hour yesterday: Here's why I put it again to the side, and I don't think I will ever finish it.

    - the story is childish
    - the dialogues are childish
    - characters faces look silly (dead eyes, mouth movement doesn't match what they are saying, strange movement)
    - the game is lazy ass developed - i destroyed a bandit camp before talking to a dude from a side mission, he still talked about freeing the bandit camp i just destroyed
    - while some parts of the game look good, there are parts that look dead and nothing moves
    - when it rains everything looks like plastic, especially faces
    - the inventory system is annoying - why can't i just sell everything that is useless at once
    - my armor clips into cutscenes
    - too much farming needed
    - repetitive missions - i had to twice to track something within half an hour
    - limited freedom of movement - only yellow ledges can be climbed up
    - strange physics - swinging left and right when sliding down a rope
    - ....

    Verdict: Compared to GTA5, RDR2, Spiderman, and GOW it's completely lame for an open world game. Storytelling and character development remind me of old games. Graphics are not at all state of the art.

    Really hard to believe that so many people like it.    … Expand
  33. Toldu_I_Tango
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Lets start with WOWWWWWWWW. I rarely score a 10 for a game and put simply this is A GAMING MASTERPIECE & SHEER WORK OF ART WITH VISUALLY STUNNING GRAPHICS WHICH ARE THE BEST I'VE SEEN ON CONSOLE AND I"M ONLY PLAYING ON THE THE STANDARD PS4 but I can't wait to purchase the PS4 PRO now which is apparently a significant upgrade in the LOOKS DEPARTMENT. The story is told beautifully with RAWLets start with WOWWWWWWWW. I rarely score a 10 for a game and put simply this is A GAMING MASTERPIECE & SHEER WORK OF ART WITH VISUALLY STUNNING GRAPHICS WHICH ARE THE BEST I'VE SEEN ON CONSOLE AND I"M ONLY PLAYING ON THE THE STANDARD PS4 but I can't wait to purchase the PS4 PRO now which is apparently a significant upgrade in the LOOKS DEPARTMENT. The story is told beautifully with RAW EMOTION & very lovable characters which you feel so attached to from the very start with excellent voice acting as well. Combat is fun & fluid & combines well with a great looting & crafting system. Basically take a little far cry & add a touch of Tombraider & a pinch of the Witcher 3 than stir well but unlike some dishes don't leave to sit before serving as this game needs digesting from the word GO....A job WELL DONE "GORILLA GAMES" Lets FINISH WITH WOWWW. :)… Expand
  34. sammus22
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    10/10 i dont have the game or the console i Use gaming PC+nintendo propably i will buy in the future
    Normaly this game is around 9/10 is more fair but people keep putting 0 these xbots fanboys are so crazy just report all the scores Bellow 6 !! because is trolling The avarage scores are good the game is good anyone who failed to understand a good game he still should put 9/10 because    10/10 i dont have the game or the console i Use gaming PC+nintendo propably i will buy in the future
    Normaly this game is around 9/10 is more fair but people keep putting 0 these xbots fanboys are so crazy just report all the scores Bellow 6 !! because is trolling The avarage scores are good the game is good anyone who failed to understand a good game he still should put 9/10 because ..is Hes fault for not trying enough to understanding it...    … Expand
  35. aradimis
    Mar 25, 2017
    8
    If you overcome the excessive annoying motion blur and the usual unfinished release trend, the game is a true masterpiece. Within 2-3 months it really will reach it's glorious final state,
  36. SevenTailedWolf
    Sep 5, 2017
    3
    Contrary to beliefs, this is a game you have already played. The graphics are nice and so are the characters, but the story is in the lackluster department, everything about its story is cliche and tried. Along with the gameplay being extremely standard 3rd person open world shenanigans it really is nothing special. This game by far is an extreme let down, and really the only reason itsContrary to beliefs, this is a game you have already played. The graphics are nice and so are the characters, but the story is in the lackluster department, everything about its story is cliche and tried. Along with the gameplay being extremely standard 3rd person open world shenanigans it really is nothing special. This game by far is an extreme let down, and really the only reason its getting such good reviews is for its graphics, and "story" even though its a very forgettable story. This isn't a game that people will look back on, its boring,normal and a huge letdown… Expand
  37. KesslerCOIL
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    The gameplay is amazing, mixing aspects of The Witcher Series, Monster Hunter and a touch of Tomb Raider, Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of the only games Ive played that I actually WANT to 100% complete, as it encourges it's players to explore, scavenge and try everything, rewarding them in the process.

    The story starts off well, then tapers off and get brought back up a little later on    The gameplay is amazing, mixing aspects of The Witcher Series, Monster Hunter and a touch of Tomb Raider, Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of the only games Ive played that I actually WANT to 100% complete, as it encourges it's players to explore, scavenge and try everything, rewarding them in the process.

    The story starts off well, then tapers off and get brought back up a little later on before finally exploding(in a good way). I dont want to spoil anything so that's all I'll say on that.

    Graphically, the game is impressive, as I have had zero (ha) frame dips in my 30+ hrs of gameplay and the game is truly beautiful. The machines are interesting and have rather varied interactions if you watch them long enough.

    Overall, I love the game and cant really fault much about it, other than the character models being rather samey(you'll see faces reused with different hairstyles, hats etc) the game is near perfect to me.

    9/10    … Expand
  38. Southernhammer
    May 17, 2017
    10
    The best exclusive on either Xbox One or PS4 by a long way and I own both. The graphics are phenomenal, the controls are as tight as anything, the monster AI is fantastic, the difficulty curve is spot on and the world is expansive and stunning. Well worth buying for sure.
  39. chenson87
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    Great story telling, great voice acting (lip syncing a bit off but not too bad), a lot of things to do, many ways to approach situations, small but customization gear choices. great blend of rpg and 3rd person shooter with interesting enemies. game of the year candidate.
  40. MeiLongDong
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    I haven't felt this way about a game since FF7 or Metal Gear Solid 2. Such a rich open world with surprises at every turn. I rented this at redbox and promptly returned it so I could purchase it instead. I don't have a PS4 pro but I do have a 4K tv and it still looks awesome. I was afraid it wouldn't look or play good without the PS4 pro, but it does, surprisingly well too. I recommendI haven't felt this way about a game since FF7 or Metal Gear Solid 2. Such a rich open world with surprises at every turn. I rented this at redbox and promptly returned it so I could purchase it instead. I don't have a PS4 pro but I do have a 4K tv and it still looks awesome. I was afraid it wouldn't look or play good without the PS4 pro, but it does, surprisingly well too. I recommend this to ANYONE who can appreciate a well constructed game. The bar has been set, and it's been set high. This is a breath of fresh air in the gaming market, its evolutionary and I'm not kidding. I kind of feel bad for the people at Mass Effect, because no matter what, their game is probably not gonna come close to achieving what Horizon does.… Expand
  41. lydianfanfare
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    After 20 hours, I'm barely leaving the second unlocked region, and I'm having such a great time with this game. Horizon, as an open world RPG, fills in the missing piece of Sony's exclusive library, and just tears Microsoft's exclusive lineup to shreds. But even if you don't care what platform has what, it's a deep, interesting, and addicting-as-hell game!
  42. thaylonsen
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Stunning game, can't rate it highly enough... Would of liked a bit more variation and usefulness from the armour and a zoom on the focus would be nice, also would of liked to have access to all weapons from weapons wheel... Nit picking though, stunning visuals, excellent story, brilliant game play... Amazing game, probably Game of the Year.
  43. ascedentevil
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    I've been waiting for this game a very long time, since E3 roughly.
    Now I've had enough time to play it I have to say, I'm really quite happy.
    First thing to hit you is the graphics and their fidelity is near unmatched; and I'm not even using a 4k HDR TV, not even a PS4 Pro yet this game looks unreal. The lighting, the textures and everything else is enough to make you stop and stare to    I've been waiting for this game a very long time, since E3 roughly.
    Now I've had enough time to play it I have to say, I'm really quite happy.
    First thing to hit you is the graphics and their fidelity is near unmatched; and I'm not even using a 4k HDR TV, not even a PS4 Pro yet this game looks unreal. The lighting, the textures and everything else is enough to make you stop and stare to no end, easily one of the best looking games for current gen.
    The sound is the second and it's crisp, clear and precise. I normally praise DICE for their sound effects work but Guerilla have hit the mark here. The music is also great, blending a sort of relaxed, slow, elder scrolls esque score with techno for the fights, it works really well.
    The story is intriguing and deep, you want to explore you want to learn and it's not just the main story that captures this. The ruins and side quests draw you in with a sort of "hey check this out" vibe and I often found myself of the beaten path, eager to discover new things.
    The combat is pretty good, not the best system I've seen and a lack of enemy lock on can be a bit tedious at times as you try to roll away and end up rolling towards. On a whole though the combat is solid and enjoyable and the machines are incredible, deadly and often clever.
    There are some issues, although small these do cause problems. The waypoint system can be frustrating as the game seems to generate a series of on screen waypoints that lead a trail to the objective which often conflicts with the compass waypoint. Clipping is also an issue as there are often hedges and grass covered in snow that is just clipped through by the character. A lack of water ripple effects and grass movement is pretty unacceptable for 2017, especially when there were rumours that this is running on "the most powerful next gen engine. It is worth noting I have encountered no bugs at all during my time with it and frame rate has been 100% consistent.
    That said, Horizon offers an open world with a difference, an intriguing story and machines. Gorgeous visuals and excellent sound work. Overall it offers a fun experience with mystery that is presented in incredibly well.

    TL;DR:
    Graphics 10/10
    Sound 9/10
    Story 8/10
    World 8/10
    Combat 8/10
    Overall 8.6/10    … Expand
  44. Havoc44
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    I found Horizon Zero Dawn to be a very fun and great new IP. The combat is good and has good variety and overall game play is fun and entertaining. Horizon has good variety in weapons, enemies (and the tactics to take them down), and environments. When taking on a camp of enemies you can chose stealth or go in arrows flying, however you want to play, which I like a lot.
    The main    I found Horizon Zero Dawn to be a very fun and great new IP. The combat is good and has good variety and overall game play is fun and entertaining. Horizon has good variety in weapons, enemies (and the tactics to take them down), and environments. When taking on a camp of enemies you can chose stealth or go in arrows flying, however you want to play, which I like a lot.
    The main character Aloy is a very interesting character and someone I was excited to find out her backstory and travel with on her adventure for answers.

    The story was very nice and very intriguing. I found myself having to stop playing, just to let it soak in what I just found out and take time to think all the different scenarios the story could be leading me to next. I have not had a story get me to stop and just "What If" so much in a long time. I love the journey from start to finish, with plenty of interesting characters along the way that I met.

    Truly, a great experience and one I am glad I got to play. Thank you Guerrilla Games.    … Expand
  45. justaguy1
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    The environment looks amazing, its a joy to control and the game mechanics are spot on for what its trying to achieve which makes combat fun and satisfying. The story so far (9 hours in) is better than I was expecting and the quests are very unique unlike other open world games. A must play if you like games like skyrim, the witcher, shadow of mordor etc
  46. Cask_Fix_Sir_Us
    Mar 18, 2017
    5
    This game is just Farcry, it's got an interesting story but nothing inspired. Unfortunately, the left-wing regressive, politics in this game is sickening. It's third wave feminism anti-man propaganda. All the men in the game are half-wits, criminals, slavers, murderers, etc.
    The funny part, in the game a woman designed the destruction of the Earth, nice going chick. But of course,    This game is just Farcry, it's got an interesting story but nothing inspired. Unfortunately, the left-wing regressive, politics in this game is sickening. It's third wave feminism anti-man propaganda. All the men in the game are half-wits, criminals, slavers, murderers, etc.
    The funny part, in the game a woman designed the destruction of the Earth, nice going chick. But of course, Aloy, gets to use good old right-wing efforts of hunting, fishing, and shooting to save the day. I love that all of her outfits essentially have a sweater tied around her waist like all the fat chicks in high school.    … Expand
  47. kakuzu281281
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Game has beautiful graphics, fun combat and a great story to go with it. Most of the creatures you have to fight are different. Each having it's own sets of attacks, movements and thoughts. An all time great game.
  48. Agoonergamble
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    I have been hyped for this game since the E3 trailer back in 2015. The past few months of over hype had me concerned it could fall flat on its face much like No Mans Sky but im glad this wasnt the case and hands down even if ots only March its the best game i have played this year.

    Im tempted to say my main problem with the game was its just too short but looking at my save file after i    I have been hyped for this game since the E3 trailer back in 2015. The past few months of over hype had me concerned it could fall flat on its face much like No Mans Sky but im glad this wasnt the case and hands down even if ots only March its the best game i have played this year.

    Im tempted to say my main problem with the game was its just too short but looking at my save file after i platinum-ed it i had racked up 55 hours in basically a week so no its not too short i just got so engrossed in this game i ploughed what would usually be a few months of gameplay into 8 days.

    Graphics are some of the best i can recall on console even giving many pc games a run for their money. Combat is on point and one of its strogest assets. Hell even the story is top notch which is also usually difficult in any new IP. Truth be told i dont have any real negitives about this game and just hope they release a healthy DLC for this game as i just want more content to dive into.

    This is the most polished game i can remember playing without any need for a path. I dont recall one bug in all my hours of play. Only negative point was some of the lip sync and why im unable to give it that perfect 10 mark.

    If you own a PS4 game this is another must buy title and cant wait for both some DLC and a sequel in a few years time.    … Expand
  49. BerserkOS
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The most vertical game I have seen in my life, I do not know how zelda can get a bigger note, there is nothing vertical in it, innovation? Is this game all over again, Where else is it possible to hunt robotic dinosaurs with a bow ?

    Verticalization is the word
  50. alexfpowers
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Very good game, good looking. challenging and best sound track. I realy like some of the side quest that make you want to do them all. A ps4 2017 best game of the year.
  51. diegododge
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    Incredible development of the story, it evolves into a very interesting situation, the dilemma ahead is one of the most original ones inv ideo games. The main character is well rounded and solidly constructed, same as other "less important" characters. If it was for the story i would rate it a 10. unfortunately i had technicall issues (popping, enemy glitches in the AI).
  52. mani20194
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I am giving this game a 10 not because it's a perfect game but because it captivated me for a full week of non-stop playing.

    After a full week of this game, I have plugged in 90+ hours, gained my platinum and discovered a story as rich and compelling as The Last of Us. Gushing graphics, addicting and various game mechanics, vast and diverse open world, all wrapped around a story that    I am giving this game a 10 not because it's a perfect game but because it captivated me for a full week of non-stop playing.

    After a full week of this game, I have plugged in 90+ hours, gained my platinum and discovered a story as rich and compelling as The Last of Us. Gushing graphics, addicting and various game mechanics, vast and diverse open world, all wrapped around a story that feels so real and definitely believable under our current state of technology. I felt invested for Aloy, for her earning quest to find her true purpose.

    This game is a 10, but I'd like to mention out some critics that will be ironed out in the inevitable sequel.

    Firstly, character lip sync was cringey for lesser characters (i.e. some side quest givers.)

    Lastly, sometimes I'd feel like I could climb up certain environments that Aloy clearly has the ability to do so, just to find out the game design favored another approach to take.

    Still though, these nitpicks are overshadowed by the numerous amount of discovery and lore that awaits you in this epic game. If you have a PS4, you'd be doing yourself a travesty by not picking up this masterpiece.    … Expand
  53. frans_nordstedt
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Fighting mechanics are very deep and satisfying, every enemy is unique and you have to learn yourself wich tools are used best in what situations. The world is beautiful with a lot of different enviroments. Lore is good and the main story is just amazing. Getting to discover the secrets of the ancient past and the full story of aloy is incredibly exciting. I felt empty after finishing theFighting mechanics are very deep and satisfying, every enemy is unique and you have to learn yourself wich tools are used best in what situations. The world is beautiful with a lot of different enviroments. Lore is good and the main story is just amazing. Getting to discover the secrets of the ancient past and the full story of aloy is incredibly exciting. I felt empty after finishing the game, sad that it was over and very few games make me feel that way… Expand
  54. exshinigami
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Best game ever for ps4,

    Great sound track,
    Great game play,
    Great story,
    Great AI,
    and Awesome graphic

    I am waiting for DLC's, the story is not complete yet.
  55. Cry_Zero
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a Masterpiece and one of the greatest Games of ALL TIME. No this is not an overstatement, its simply the truth.
    The premise of the game should be know to everyone who is interested in this game, but let me tell you this: What this game achieves in graphics, atmosphere, music, gameplay and story is outstanding. Its been a LONG time since i played a new IP that grabbed    Horizon Zero Dawn is a Masterpiece and one of the greatest Games of ALL TIME. No this is not an overstatement, its simply the truth.
    The premise of the game should be know to everyone who is interested in this game, but let me tell you this: What this game achieves in graphics, atmosphere, music, gameplay and story is outstanding. Its been a LONG time since i played a new IP that grabbed me the first hour i played it( and I play almost EVERYTHING that comes out on PS4))
    The story in this game is the best guerrilla every created( I always loved the killzone games and liked the story they told) and the graphics are even better than what naughty dog achieved with uncharted 4. Id never imagined that an open world game would be the best looking game of all time and despite looking THAT great, it runs very smooth(don't expect 60fps). HDR and 4k are GAMECHANGERS.
    If you like video games, do yourself a favor and play this gem.    … Expand
  56. Koodle0101
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    This game is actually quite underrated.

    The ONLY game I've put 100hrs into, got 100%, and Platinum trophy out of all the games I've played since the SNES. It's mainly action-adventure with some hints of RPG in it. This is not a real 'RPG' so don't expect a complex experience and leveling system. Most of the combat relies on your actual skill and strategy which, in my opinion, is why    This game is actually quite underrated.

    The ONLY game I've put 100hrs into, got 100%, and Platinum trophy out of all the games I've played since the SNES. It's mainly action-adventure with some hints of RPG in it. This is not a real 'RPG' so don't expect a complex experience and leveling system. Most of the combat relies on your actual skill and strategy which, in my opinion, is why this game is different from a lot of other games out there.

    The game is not perfect and does not do entirely new and amazing things. Rather, it takes the same formula as many games and does it much better than most other games can.

    - Graphics are top notch and the world are the best designed and most organic. There are actually many in game snapshots that are barely distinguishable with real life.

    - The machines are amazing! Well designed, looks amazing, are unique, and move and fight in a very smooth and fluid way. Each machine has different strength and weaknesses and has multiple hit targets that can change the outcome of a fight. This is different than most games where a 'headshot' is all you need or as long as you hit the target they'll take damage.

    - The story is actually well written, complex, and believable. Many stories are cool but feel 'off' because they're not relatable, too convenient, or are completely non-existent. The story here is very real and the characters react to it in very realistic and emotional ways, urging you to imagine yourself in their position and imagining what you would do. It's has many aspects that can make you sad, scared, mad, fearful, and can even bring some tears.

    Overall I'd recommend everyone to at least try the game and giving it a chance. Although not everyone will like it, at least know why you don't. It's not perfect but it's definitely one of the best games in a long time.    … Expand
  57. Seaof
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Awesome game, great graphic, gameplay and story.

    One of the best games i've played since The Last of Us. It's not a perfect game, but checking the reviews from Zelda fanboys that create an account just to rate zelda 10 and this 0, clearly shows how they feel threatened by this soon to be giant of a game franchise. So i rate this 10/10 in hopes of counteracting the wasteful zeroes it gets.
  58. kitsura
    Jun 4, 2017
    6
    Roll and shoot or sneak and attack aka MGS. Apart from the graphics i don't see how this is GOTY candidate. Game gets repetitive fast.

    Would i replay this or but the DLC? Absolutely not. 0 replay value.
  59. 22schrosa
    Dec 26, 2020
    8
    It is a great game. A solid 84/100. It's cities are very interesting and the world is beautiful. It has a good story that gets more interesting the more you dig into it, if you just do the main quest and breeze through it you will miss some of it. It has this very interesting world, but I did wish for more story between hours 5-10. The game play is good but not perfect, and it gotIt is a great game. A solid 84/100. It's cities are very interesting and the world is beautiful. It has a good story that gets more interesting the more you dig into it, if you just do the main quest and breeze through it you will miss some of it. It has this very interesting world, but I did wish for more story between hours 5-10. The game play is good but not perfect, and it got samey for me towards the end. It could also use a few quality of life improvements, but ultimately it is a good game. The new IP has a bright future and and I'm looking forward to the sequal.… Expand
  60. LunaresArienal
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    Rating this game was really complicated as I developped a strong love-hate relationship with it.

    On the one hand, I find combat really rigged. I'm a sneaky kind of player. I love sneaking around. Stealthily killing stuff and leaving the battlefield unbothered. The game offers that kind of experience ... for a while. As soon as a machine has found you, the whole bloody map will turn    Rating this game was really complicated as I developped a strong love-hate relationship with it.

    On the one hand, I find combat really rigged. I'm a sneaky kind of player. I love sneaking around. Stealthily killing stuff and leaving the battlefield unbothered.
    The game offers that kind of experience ... for a while. As soon as a machine has found you, the whole bloody map will turn against you and probably rip your guts inside out. There is no way to stay hidden for long.
    And once you're in close combat, the whole thing is a mess, really. It's really hard to aim properly. The focus system is rigged. And the movement is so fast that it is too complicated keeping track of the foes and what you are trying to do, without being completely trampled because those monsters really hit like unhinged trucks.

    On the other hand, it's one of the best stories I've played through. The narration is glorious. You can dig through the past, or you can avoid to listen / read through the notes you find. And if you dig, you will find a splendid, surprising, rich, deep story.
    The NPCs that you meet are all interesting and you add to their story as much as they add to yours. All of those side-stories are intertwined with ease and it's all very subtle.

    Aloy is a great protagonist. She's strong, she's smart, she's curious, she's a feeler and she has great opinions. I love the fact that she's not just one of those silent and hollow heroes. Add to that the fact that the game is really beautiful. All of the environment, the characters, the FX (only the UI is a bit messy at times) are very polished and candy to the eye.

    It is a shame that the combat doesn't suit me at all, as it is such a big part of the game.
    For most of the game, I played in easy mode to see as little combat as I could and to get to the next part of that story I loved that much.    … Expand
  61. kenmil
    Apr 18, 2017
    6
    The graphics are beautiful, and the open world is huge. Combat is sufficiently difficult (in parts) to make it interesting and the game mechanics are very good. So why did I only rate it 6 ? Two things; First the repetitive nature of quests which is the downfall of most of these open world games. Second the rampant feminist agenda which is on display everywhere you go in the game. All theThe graphics are beautiful, and the open world is huge. Combat is sufficiently difficult (in parts) to make it interesting and the game mechanics are very good. So why did I only rate it 6 ? Two things; First the repetitive nature of quests which is the downfall of most of these open world games. Second the rampant feminist agenda which is on display everywhere you go in the game. All the male characters are either intensely evil, or downright feckless wimps. The females are all strong and dominant. It got the better of me eventually and I quit playing the game at about the 70% mark. I could not recommend it.… Expand
  62. trustgames
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    This game is fantastic! Do not let anyone else tell you anywise. It has a great storyline with so much to explore and do in this game. Lots of weapons and traps to play with
  63. Nphyx
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    A great game, despite some minor flaws and a mediocre story (but let's be honest, we're here to kill robosaurs, and HZD delivers on that in spades).

    It's Witcher-esque in terms of gameplay - preparation, proper weapon selection, and a good game plan are key to almost every fight - but with extreme emphasis on ranged combat and stealth. You won't be tanking or meleeing anything, period -    A great game, despite some minor flaws and a mediocre story (but let's be honest, we're here to kill robosaurs, and HZD delivers on that in spades).

    It's Witcher-esque in terms of gameplay - preparation, proper weapon selection, and a good game plan are key to almost every fight - but with extreme emphasis on ranged combat and stealth. You won't be tanking or meleeing anything, period - you're a hunter against extreme odds, and you won't be allowed to forget it, even at medium difficulty. The thrill of tearing down gigantic robots piece by piece with slings and arrows never gets old during the 40-ish hours it takes to complete the game and a reasonable portion of the optional content.

    The developers put a lot of time into making each bot and each encounter a unique experience. Even after you've nailed down specific strategies for each individual bot you still have to deal with the fact that each group you run into has a different composition and thus requires a different approach. The only way you'll end up doing the same encounter twice is if you choose to farm a specific spot, but don't bother. The world is huge and there's no reason to settle down.

    My only complaint with combat is that there are a few wonky decisions with the control scheme and user interface. Everything is on a different button than 'standard' expectations for ARPGs, so your well-honed instincts are going to be a liability until you manage to retrain them. There are also occasional camera issues, especially when it comes to fighting flying creatures in dense undergrowth. The camera has a habit of swinging under grass and bushes at the worst possible time. Minor annoyances though overall.

    The crafting system is a token inclusion that I almost forgot to mention. Gear customization is important to taking down the toughest critters, but ammo and consumable crafting is trivial to the point of being a UI flaw rather than a game mechanic. You can even brew up potions and make arrows mid-combat, and sadly you have to due to heavy inventory limitations.

    HZD's setting is a fresh take on the post-apocalyptic genre, and the big reveal about how everything went wrong managed to bring some new twists to old tropes. The main story is sometimes painfully "chosen one" / "Mary Sue" and character development is relatively weak for everyone except the main character, but it's better than you might expect from a company that hasn't done an RPG before. The writing in general seems like an unnecessary addition to a great open-world sandbox, and they might have been better off eschewing it ala Shadows of Mordor than the Bethesda-esque approach they landed on. The Witcher 3 may have proved that it's possible to do powerful storytelling in a sandbox game, but Bethesda (and, now, HZD) have proven again and again that it's not critical.

    Given that Aloy is an outcast among outcasts, from an isolated, superstitious, and backward tribe (even by the standards of her world), she seems to be an instant expert at everything, from the things you'd expect as a hunter and outdoors(wo)man to things you might find implausible. She doesn't express any shock, confusion or amazement at almost anything she has no reason to know about. This might be due to her single notable flaw, which is that she's borderline-autistically socially awkward. So maybe she just doesn't want to admit there's anything in the world she doesn't already know about. That's a charitable interpretation at best, but either way she still manages to be endearing during the majority of your time in her shoes (which, again, is during the meat of gameplay - hunting robots!)

    Don't expect anything deep from the side quests either - they're completely forgettable and mostly serve to provide extra experience and goodies for doing stuff you'd already be doing (and in case I haven't been clear, that's hunting robots). I'd say not to bother with them, except that if you don't do them the NPCs will keep harassing you every time you walk by.

    It's beautiful graphically, up there with the best I've seen on PS4, though still not quite up to Witcher 3 standards in terms of facial animation. Everything else is stunning, and it's nice to see a lush post-apocalyptic world for a change. The screenshots and videos speak for themselves.

    In closing, the game's weaknesses can be explained by the developer's inexperience with the genre, and in spite of them it holds up well in comparison to veteran offerings. It's the second-best I've played on PS4 so far, after Witcher 3 - with Shadows of Mordor a close third. If you can forget about the story, especially the side quests, and crank the difficulty up to hard or very hard, you're in for a great ride.    … Expand
  64. hifumitogo
    Nov 22, 2017
    3
    Literally created this account just to review this game. I bought a ps4 for this game and kind of regretted it, until I started to play other games. After I played a few other games, I gave this game another chance but It bored me again instantly, which ultimately leads to this review.
    This game does have nice graphic but Alloy’s facial expressions some how turns this game uninteresting    Literally created this account just to review this game. I bought a ps4 for this game and kind of regretted it, until I started to play other games. After I played a few other games, I gave this game another chance but It bored me again instantly, which ultimately leads to this review.
    This game does have nice graphic but Alloy’s facial expressions some how turns this game uninteresting for me. The game itself gets boring pretty fast too, at least for me. Conversations and interactions with NPC are pretty boring/dull/emotionless. As for the content of the conversations, I can hardly understand what they meant, or just that I couldn’t care less on what they talking about (Maybe due to my poor English understanding). Side quest requires you to trace the foot print from East to West, kind of like purposely ask you to do so just to show the players how nice and huge the open world is. The map is indeed huge but kind of empty. Not sure is it just me, the fonts are too freaking small to see.

    In the end, this is just my opinion and maybe open world game is just not my cup of tea. Now I am having a second thought on getting a copy of The Witcher 3 as it might be of the same quality and give me the same feeling this game did.    … Expand
  65. kstate878
    Nov 3, 2018
    1
    Man this game bored me to tears. If I have to play another fallen progenitor civilization game I'm going to claw my eyes out. It's Mary Sue meets robodinos. Boring superior character who goes from social outcast to superhuman savior of the tribe in mission 1. Antagonists are simplistic comic book levels of evil, there are high school bully clichés, etc. That one kid might as well be namedMan this game bored me to tears. If I have to play another fallen progenitor civilization game I'm going to claw my eyes out. It's Mary Sue meets robodinos. Boring superior character who goes from social outcast to superhuman savior of the tribe in mission 1. Antagonists are simplistic comic book levels of evil, there are high school bully clichés, etc. That one kid might as well be named Brad. Main character spends whole life in isolation yet is a smarmy comeback machine, extremely off-putting personality. Environments change from ice to desert in less than the number of steps it takes me to get to the corner shop for toothpaste. Every character is stock. I am a big value for money guy, so I rarely don't finish games, but this one lost me in hour 10, I think it'll be the only one to do so in many years. 1/10 give me my money back.… Expand
  66. Kostas101
    Jun 4, 2020
    8
    One of the most interesting settings I've ever seen in a videogame, tribal humans fighting against robotic dinosaurs in a post apocalyptic world full of danger. The game may feel a little bit generic at first but when it opens up, it becomes way better. The story is very unique, I don't think I have seen a similar story before. The gameplay mechanics are smooth and enjoyable, very fastOne of the most interesting settings I've ever seen in a videogame, tribal humans fighting against robotic dinosaurs in a post apocalyptic world full of danger. The game may feel a little bit generic at first but when it opens up, it becomes way better. The story is very unique, I don't think I have seen a similar story before. The gameplay mechanics are smooth and enjoyable, very fast paced combat, using the environment against your enemies, it feels very satisfying.… Expand
  67. ACisGreatest
    Jun 4, 2021
    0
    I really tried to like it and it has some very good ideas, but at the same time it fell flat in almost everything. Robots were great, graphics very solid for 2017, but story was extremely meh. I feel like this game is extremely overrated. Even nude mod for Aloy (on PC) didn't make me care to go back, that's how boring this game feels. World is way too much packed together, you can hardlyI really tried to like it and it has some very good ideas, but at the same time it fell flat in almost everything. Robots were great, graphics very solid for 2017, but story was extremely meh. I feel like this game is extremely overrated. Even nude mod for Aloy (on PC) didn't make me care to go back, that's how boring this game feels. World is way too much packed together, you can hardly go anywhere and you are already in your waypoint. There's no great distances between places. Maybe second one will be better, time will tell, but i will never go back to play first one.… Expand
  68. Forneray
    Mar 1, 2017
    6
    Excellent graphics but poor gameplay. Excellent graphics but poor gameplay. AI is also weak. The game can not be just graphics. The characters have no charisma. Lack of freedom. It is an open world but the player can not do what he wants.
  69. 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
  70. jkuras08223
    May 24, 2021
    5
    This game in a sentence is over rated in my opinion. The RPG elements are poor in the game and the voice choices you can choose from are useless and create nothing for the linear main story. There isn't any cool open world locations on the map to explore there is just packs of the same machines over and over again very poor built combat system and bad voice acting and in cut scenes theThis game in a sentence is over rated in my opinion. The RPG elements are poor in the game and the voice choices you can choose from are useless and create nothing for the linear main story. There isn't any cool open world locations on the map to explore there is just packs of the same machines over and over again very poor built combat system and bad voice acting and in cut scenes the characters have no emotion what so ever. the only thing good about the game is good environments and graphics and Aloy is a good character… Expand
  71. revillo
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    This is an easy title to recommend. At first, I was a little put off by some generic elements (by rpg standards) as well as some lackluster storytelling in the middle, but by the time I finished it I was blown away, and not just from the thrilling combat and awe-inpsiring visuals. There is a really intriguing and devastating premise to HZD, and the last few hours were highly emotional forThis is an easy title to recommend. At first, I was a little put off by some generic elements (by rpg standards) as well as some lackluster storytelling in the middle, but by the time I finished it I was blown away, and not just from the thrilling combat and awe-inpsiring visuals. There is a really intriguing and devastating premise to HZD, and the last few hours were highly emotional for me.

    It's the best looking game I've played, running very smoothly on my ps4 slim. The combat system invites you to experiment constantly with new weapons and techniques, and the robotic enemies are gorgeously rendered and animated. The story is brimming with progressive themes (feminist and lgbt characters), as well as cautionary tales anout tech, the environment and the pursuit of knowlege. For me, it was a lot more satisfying than the witcher in just about every conceivable way (though admittedly it's quest writing isn't as strong).

    No game is perfect, and I could point out a few minor issues, but overall if you've got a ps4, there's no excuse not to pick this one up.    … Expand
  72. CeloFernando
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    They put together a lot of feature of others games, however they got a unique result with this game. The main character is incredible and the culture of the tribes are so good. The only negative stuff is the impossibility of lock the camera in a enemie when you're in combat, but this not enough to remove some score.
  73. evangelos
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    The game is amazing.I haven't felt like this for a game for a long time.Besides the graphics that are astonishing i love the story the post-apocalyptic scenery and the beautiful environments, great mechanics and battles.The side quests fit well with the main story.The game and the story hooked me for good, i love it.I try to do everything quests, side quests, errands etc. and i never feltThe game is amazing.I haven't felt like this for a game for a long time.Besides the graphics that are astonishing i love the story the post-apocalyptic scenery and the beautiful environments, great mechanics and battles.The side quests fit well with the main story.The game and the story hooked me for good, i love it.I try to do everything quests, side quests, errands etc. and i never felt bored not even once. I think this game is underrated by some people and critics.But i guess is how they feel when they play the game.But i believe that is subjective.I dont usually write reviews but this game deserves more and that's why i decided to write a review and give it 10/10.… Expand
  74. vipip2007xp
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Cool game. I certainly did not play it but saw itpedia. Also look at his review. There you run, you shoot pi-piu robots. Crafting all sorts of things. Well, it's cool
  75. patatus
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    menudo juego se ha sacado guerrilla que maravilla la historia la jugabilidad le doy un 9 por lo de las conversaciones que se difumina el escenario porque el arco parece un sniper xD le da a todo y porque excepto con las máquinas los combates se me hacen aburridos por el resto de lujo
  76. ericromeero
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    This game has a cool main history, that is magic, lovely and totally not boring. The gameplay is excellent! And yes, the graphics looks amazing at all. I recommend that game for every PS gamer.
  77. ruben_rubio5
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    estamos ante una joya de juego, la sensación de pelear con dinosaurios mecánicos gigantes es indescriptible, mucha variación de misiones secundarias que son largas pero no aburren y una historia a la altura, tras mas de 70 horas jugadas puedo decir que no encontrado ningún problema jugable, tan solo algún pequeño bug pero que no afecta a la jugabilidad, un juego gráficamente impresionanteestamos ante una joya de juego, la sensación de pelear con dinosaurios mecánicos gigantes es indescriptible, mucha variación de misiones secundarias que son largas pero no aburren y una historia a la altura, tras mas de 70 horas jugadas puedo decir que no encontrado ningún problema jugable, tan solo algún pequeño bug pero que no afecta a la jugabilidad, un juego gráficamente impresionante con mucha variedad de escenarios de enemigos y de armas, la única pega que se le puede poner son los 30 fps, un doblaje de personajes secundarios a veces un poco malo y lo antes dicho con pequeños bugs, en definitiva, es un juego recomendable 100% en el que no importa gastarte el dinero ya que se disfruta de principio a fin y es de lo mejor de playstation 4… Expand
  78. Lazites
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    I've never in my entire life have I considered something to be a perfect 10/10 until Horizon: Zero Dawn. . Horizon has so much life, so much to do. While nothing about this game and its mechanics its new or ground breaking, it does everything so perfectly. Do you like Monster Hunter and The Witcher? Then you'll probably like this game. The story is very engaging, side quests are notI've never in my entire life have I considered something to be a perfect 10/10 until Horizon: Zero Dawn. . Horizon has so much life, so much to do. While nothing about this game and its mechanics its new or ground breaking, it does everything so perfectly. Do you like Monster Hunter and The Witcher? Then you'll probably like this game. The story is very engaging, side quests are not repeated multiple times on the map, I never felt like I was doing the same thing twice due to lazy programming. The robots have so much character and never lay down for an easy fight. Each creature moves and acts in different ways, whoever did the animations for them is wonderful at their job.… Expand
  79. arcofadiver
    Jun 22, 2018
    3
    This is a visually stunning game. Unfortunately it is devoid of heart and soul. The characters and story are flat as a board. Honestly don't understand all the glowing reviews. I'm hopeful that the sequel will figure it out but this was not worth it for me even at $29.99.
  80. Nareba
    Mar 21, 2018
    10
    Melhor jogo exclusivo do PS4 nessa geração. Gráficos lindos, história fantástica, vai entrar no hall dos jogos inesquecíveis.
  81. REEF12
    Jul 28, 2020
    0
    Uhmmmm i don't know how to say this but I really think this game is so overrated. The choices doesn't matter the story sucks the plot sucks. The only thing that this game has good is that the graphics but that doesn't matter this game is atill **** **** trash
  82. DavieSl
    Aug 2, 2020
    3
    My god this game is so boring, I gave it around 15 hours but I just can't give it anymore.
  83. Zadyr
    Jan 25, 2022
    8
    Amazing game! Rich story and smoothly gameplay and rendering. Beautiful graphics. There are only 3 things I can complain about: 1) Falling: I find it absurd that falling the heights not so high takes away an absurd amount of stamina. 2) Climbing: It's frustrating not being able to climb rocks or cliffs like in Assasin's Creed. Having to climb only via specific spots is one point less asAmazing game! Rich story and smoothly gameplay and rendering. Beautiful graphics. There are only 3 things I can complain about: 1) Falling: I find it absurd that falling the heights not so high takes away an absurd amount of stamina. 2) Climbing: It's frustrating not being able to climb rocks or cliffs like in Assasin's Creed. Having to climb only via specific spots is one point less as an open world game under this ambientation. 3) The mount: You need to accelerate by tapping buttons. Why not use only the left stick and L3 for that. 4) Inventary is way too small, specially the resources slots.

    I hope they change this mecanics in the next Forbidden Forest sequel. Overall it is still an amazing and enjoyable game. More inclusion in all aspect would be appreciated also.    … Expand
  84. VDS
    Mar 17, 2017
    7
    It feels like they've really tried, but it's not a classic. It's good, but not great. Beautiful to look at, but something's lacking. The flow isn't quite even, the cuts scenes and the game seem at odds. Aloy is beautifully rendered, but do I care what happens to her (and by default me) - no, not really. I feel like it's standing on the shoulders of giants, building on what others have doneIt feels like they've really tried, but it's not a classic. It's good, but not great. Beautiful to look at, but something's lacking. The flow isn't quite even, the cuts scenes and the game seem at odds. Aloy is beautifully rendered, but do I care what happens to her (and by default me) - no, not really. I feel like it's standing on the shoulders of giants, building on what others have done and riding on their coat tails. There's nothing new here, not a single iota of original thought. If the game was suddenly wiped from my PS4 would I be bothered/concerned? Not in the slightest. Will I carry on playing it - sure, it's a perfectly playable game.… Expand
  85. Bertoflyingfox
    Apr 2, 2017
    8
    It has really good graphics, but the mechanics and story are what lowered my score for it slightly. Still a good game worth playing eventually if you have a PS4.

    My biggest gripes: Final boss is hella easy and a big letdown in story/theme. Bow shooting has a weird weight to it, like it's more of a slingshot than a bow, especially when quick shooting. Boring climbing and safe platforming.
  86. sylvanguria
    Jun 27, 2017
    8
    It's not a bad game, but also not a masterpiece. Horizon has a perfect start, but you already feel monotony after 1-2 hours. All side quests are the same, all gameplay mechanics taken from Ubisoft games, jumping climbing physics are outdated when you can't jump over a small stone and you can climb only when you see those marked climbing spots and you can't go anywhere you want. And it'sIt's not a bad game, but also not a masterpiece. Horizon has a perfect start, but you already feel monotony after 1-2 hours. All side quests are the same, all gameplay mechanics taken from Ubisoft games, jumping climbing physics are outdated when you can't jump over a small stone and you can climb only when you see those marked climbing spots and you can't go anywhere you want. And it's not rpg, your actions, dialogues don't have consequences, you can get all the skills in the middle of the game, not many choises i mean. Graphics, animations, strategies of fighting are awesome. Story is average, doesn't feel something new, original and unique like i felt when played Nier: Automata for example which is so much better postapocalyptic game with fresh ideas and deep philosophical storytelling. Worst thing about Horizon - they copied assassin's creed too much.… Expand
  87. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    I want to start this off by saying that all of the hype surrounding this game is completely warranted. From a narrative perspective, this game has such a strong start. Without spoiling too much, you start out as this little girl named Aloy. She’s been outcasted by her tribe at birth because she doesn’t have a mother. The tribe takes it a step further and has made it illegal to speak toI want to start this off by saying that all of the hype surrounding this game is completely warranted. From a narrative perspective, this game has such a strong start. Without spoiling too much, you start out as this little girl named Aloy. She’s been outcasted by her tribe at birth because she doesn’t have a mother. The tribe takes it a step further and has made it illegal to speak to outcasts so here is this young 6 year old that just doesn’t understand why. It ends up being this great motivator because personally I want to see her succeed just because I feel this empathy for her (I’ll be honest, I teared up a little bit in the opening sequences).

    I personally find Aloy to be one of the most likable protagonists that I have seen in video games. Her being shunned as an outcast from birth has made her mentally strong but not bitter towards people. It not only made her mentally strong but it kept her from being “brain washed” into thinking the outside world is a scary place. In contrast, it has taught her to question the norms and push past tribal restrictions.

    Now getting into the game itself, its hard not to compare the game to other video games out there. It certainly seems like Guerilla Games (the game developer), looked at what made other games successful and pulled from them. I personally look at the towers, outposts, crafting and cant help but compare that to the Far Cry series. In Far Cry you climb a tower and it opens up some of the world map which by itself its not bad concept. The problem is, in Far Cry 4 there are seventeen towers to climb. In Horizon Zero Dawn, there are five. Its the same with the outposts as well, in Far Cry 4 there were twenty four outposts but in Horizon Zero Dawn there are only about five (it may have been six).

    The crafting system is similar to Far Cry or even the new Tomb Raider series. To upgrade weapon satchels so you can carry more arrows, bombs or any other weapon you have to go hunting. You end up hunting raccoons, foxes, boars, turkeys and it some cases small rats. It does start to feel a little unnecessarily “grindy”with that though because some times you will need an very specific item like a fox bone or a fox skin. So you end up running around killing foxes and most of the time, you are not going to get what you’re looking for. I would say a vast majority of the time, you end up with meat which is primarily used for crafting fast travel packs. Its possible to spend hours killing foxes just looking for that specific item so you can carry 10 more arrows in your quiver. So my recommendation is, right at the start of the game, kill and loot everything. It could save you some time later on.

    Now I do want to talk about something that was unique to this game and that was fast travel packs. Early on, in order to fast travel around the world you have to craft specific packs that allow you to fast travel around the map. It doesn’t cost too much craft these packs but I do want to make it clear that it isn’t completely free. Now there is a Golden Pass that you purchase from a merchant and that does allow you freely fast travel around. Also the good news is, its relatively cheap to purchase, I think it was something around 50 in-game currency dollars.

    The game also has an Uncharted feel with the climbing and traversing. You can clearly the markings on cliffs where there is white on the side a cliff (or platform) which clearly indicates that you can climb up it. There are also ropes that you can climb and those are bright yellow and if you’ve ever played Uncharted then you know to look for White or yellow which this game follows that general rule. Even though the climbing does have an Uncharted feel, the climbing ends up feeling better than Uncharted in my opinion. I think a big reason for that is, she seems to move a lot quicker and her movement is more fluid. Also the game doesn’t have nearly as much climbing as Uncharted does so you don’t end up getting burnt out by that.

    That’s the beauty of this game though, the game does not coddle you and hold your hand. It throws you into this world and you need to figure out how to fight each every machine. The first time you encounter a machine is also the first time, the main character Aloy encounters a machine so she wouldn’t necessarily know how to take on it either. There is a lot of trial and error with this game and what’s cool about the depth of this game is, everyone is going to develop their own strategy with fighting these machines. There really isn’t a “right” way to do it, its just develop your own way to do it.

    Finally, I do want to talk about my biggest complaint about this game and that’s the leveling up system. At its core, its a fine system but it caps off way too low and too early. Level 50 is the highest your character can get and that’s disappointing because you will likely do that before you finish doing everything in the game.    … Expand
  88. freewilly
    Nov 11, 2017
    9
    Very good game. Great graphics, nice story, many activities which doesn't bore player. Game is quite long. It takes about 50h without Frozen Wastes dlc.
  89. heckz
    Mar 30, 2017
    6
    This will be a straight to the point review from your standard gamer. Ultimately it comes down to - Is your 60$ worth the time and experience you will receive from playing this SINGLE player game? - the answer...yes, but BARELY. Here's why:

    Graphics/Environment: [ B ] Compared to most games now the environment in Horizon Zero Dawn is fairly vast and consists of different types of    This will be a straight to the point review from your standard gamer. Ultimately it comes down to - Is your 60$ worth the time and experience you will receive from playing this SINGLE player game? - the answer...yes, but BARELY. Here's why:

    Graphics/Environment: [ B ] Compared to most games now the environment in Horizon Zero Dawn is fairly vast and consists of different types of zones which help keep the excitement level up while wandering the game space. You will see many areas once you get down into detail that are definitely slacking (glitched feet placement, NPC's, plants not on the ground) however from the broad view as a player the game's feel and view are definitely good enough.

    Combat Game-play: [ B+ ] Quest taking/farming/finding collectibles aside. This is about you and the combat experience. Guerilla games is definitely on to something here. The core of the combat system is fun and inviting, however that is only the core. Some weapons abilities are clearly overpowered and as you progress it's hard to keep the game challenging...with a few exceptions. Ultimately the combat is fun enough; where you can limit yourself and make each fight a challenge.

    Main Character Development: [ D- ] Anyone else that has played the game, you can't possibly disagree with this rating. Guerilla had said they wanted to focus on the main character entirely, hence why there is no multi-player and they absolutely bombed. Aloy is in no way a character to like, even if you try. She is too conceited and nothing about her is humble or adventurous...mysterious or even confident. The thing i think we all love about famous character's is their quest/struggle/learning to overcome/desire to succeed/repeated victories in doubtful situations...Aloy has none of this. From the get go she has a crappy attitude and commands respect from everyone, she is on top all game and there is no 'challenge' or 'doubt' about her. (This part plays into the next rating)

    Dialogue/NPC Interaction/Questing: [ D } You cannot possibly rate this any higher. The dialogue and interactions are cancerous. Not once, twice, ten times, or thirty times, but EVERY single SECOND the game makes it a point to put men down - Whether its a audio collectible, a side quest, the main quest, or anything that exists in this game. The game/Aloy will go out of it's way to put down men, directly...not people...men. This game is saturated with feminism and it ultimately ruined a potentially amazing game. Aloy lacks HUMANITY entirely, the game lacks humanity because of how 'out of their way' the developers went to make it about feminism.

    Can anyone here name me one game where a man protagonist puts down and makes women as a whole look stupid for an ENTIRE main quest, all side quests and all everything? No. Master Chief, Lara Croft, Ellie, Commander Shepherd, Sam Fisher, Cortana, Geralt, Nathan Drake - all main or prominent figures of games and NONE crap all over women this game does with men. They crap on the BAD guys, as a team. Most main male character's have a female side kick as the way female main character's have a male side kick. These character have friends of both genders. They are involved with both genders bad or good...my point...THEY'RE HUMAN, unlike Aloy/Horizon Zero Dawn.

    In the end this game is too cancerous dialogue and story wise. The game play is fun enough for a few hours of combat and if you have the money check it out. It is just so sad to see a game with such potential miss important features and plague their core with such nonsense. Not to mention it now puts paid critics in a tough spot if they don't like the game for many other reasons, they could be labeled.

    The fact Guerilla had to make this entirely about a gender issue is pathetic. They would have made much better character/game core if they just cared about making a good game and building Aloy as a character and developing her. Instead they have no real regard for Aloy or the gameplay, they just want to have a girl who is entitled to everything she touches and never needs to learn anything ever. Yet, she still doesn't seem confident...it's bad.    … Expand
  90. BITESCREEN
    Jun 21, 2017
    9
    Über zwei Jahre nach PS4-Start bekommt die Sony-Konsole ihre erste echte Killer-App: Horizon – Zero Dawn ist ein absoluter Exklusivkracher, nach dem sich die Konkurrenz die Finger lecken wird. Die Killzone-Macher Guerilla Games beweisen, dass sie nicht nur den Ego-Shooter nahezu perfekt beherrschen: Ihre wunderschöne Vision einer Postapokalypse ist ein komplexes Open-World-Spiel mit gutÜber zwei Jahre nach PS4-Start bekommt die Sony-Konsole ihre erste echte Killer-App: Horizon – Zero Dawn ist ein absoluter Exklusivkracher, nach dem sich die Konkurrenz die Finger lecken wird. Die Killzone-Macher Guerilla Games beweisen, dass sie nicht nur den Ego-Shooter nahezu perfekt beherrschen: Ihre wunderschöne Vision einer Postapokalypse ist ein komplexes Open-World-Spiel mit gut ineinander greifenden Rollenspielelementen. Die Story ist spannend, die Nebenmissionen überraschend und die fordernden Kämpfe gegen die vielseitigen und toll designten Tier-Maschinen haben dank Stolperdraht und Demontage-Pfeil taktische Tiefe. Auch technisch ist Horizon – Zero Dawn eine Wucht: Mit wunderbarer Weitsicht, wechselndem Wetter, grasigen Ebenen, staubigen Steppen und verschneiten Wäldern erinnert die Spielwelt mehr als einmal an Skyrim – nur eben ohne die Bugs!… Expand
  91. Lostshotgan
    Jul 6, 2020
    0
    Почему так дорого?! 2800?! С ума сошли, игре рублей 800 дашь. Ей почти 5 лет, а выпускают на пк за супер фулл прайс. В пс сторедешевле, алё. 0 баллов.
  92. RuriGokou
    Mar 10, 2020
    4
    I first heard about this game from playing Death Stranding which I didn't like but still got the platinum. I wondered why things from that game were included in Death Stranding though. Now I see why. They're both games with boring open worlds, long boring cut scenes, and a plot that doesn't deliver.

    I want to be honest that I really liked the first 3 hours of the game, but they make    I first heard about this game from playing Death Stranding which I didn't like but still got the platinum. I wondered why things from that game were included in Death Stranding though. Now I see why. They're both games with boring open worlds, long boring cut scenes, and a plot that doesn't deliver.

    I want to be honest that I really liked the first 3 hours of the game, but they make this weird design choice where everyone you've interacted with in those first 3 hours are pretty much killed off. So weird. But you can tell they put a lot of effort into those first 3 hours because this game gets very boring and repetitive soon after. I started by playing on normal difficulty, but got very tired of the gameplay. It's basically Robot Animal Hunter Simulator. Not very fun. I want to be going around whacking stuff. NOT having to shoot arrows and stealth. Stealth is fine, but you have to use it all the time for very little reward.

    The things you get from enemies don't really have a purpose from what I gather. I think they're for trading for new equipment, but I don't see any difference from just using the starter stuff. I stopped gather item drops, and besides your inventory space is very limited even if you do upgrade it.

    I was more interested in the world and the lore of the game. I HZD would be more about that, but instead it's more about these primitive tribes fighting each other. It's all trenched in SJW propaganda too. Tons of women in high positions, all the characters are basically people of color, and white males are the enemies. I just cannot like the character you play as. She reminds me of Rey from Star Wars. Just perfect at everything. It amazes me how well she socializes and interacts with other people after being an outcast for so many years.

    Quests are boring. Combat is boring. The plot presented to the player is boring. The characters are boring. I want to know more about why the world is the way it is. Why was that not the main focus?

    I'm still going to platinum it since I'm still waiting for all the great and BETTER game releases in April 2020.    … Expand
  93. Filmanwalt
    Oct 8, 2020
    8
    Horizon Zero Dawn: Review Date: 03.01.2020

    This was an awesome Journey with Aloy. They created a really good story around the machines and Aloy and paired this with an extradonary worlddesign. The game doesnt do everything perfect, so wil just get the negatives out of the way. The beginning feels very slow and everything with the tribes are boring. I would even say every human    Horizon Zero Dawn: Review Date: 03.01.2020

    This was an awesome Journey with Aloy. They created a really good story around the machines and Aloy and paired this with an extradonary worlddesign.

    The game doesnt do everything perfect, so wil just get the negatives out of the way. The beginning feels very slow and everything with the tribes are boring. I would even say every human interaction just didnt do it for me. The Stories werent that interesting and the characters speaking and facial expressions didnt transport any emotions and felt "wooden".

    Also the gameplay against the humans werent really interesting either and some climbing parts didnt felt good integrated.

    BUT in the late middle part of the Game, the Story really begins to shine. The narrative and Lore behind the Machines, the world and Aloy was perfectly written and really interesting. I looked up every Datapad and audiodata just to learn more about it. The Gameplay against the machines was perfect, the multiple ways you can play against them, hit their weak spots and so on was just brilliant.

    The Landscape and graphics are phänomenal and built a beatiful scenery.

    So all in all this game needs a little bit of time but its totally worth it and I cant wait for a second part.    … Expand
  94. hunterontoss
    Jul 6, 2020
    0
    Что так дорого за этот кусок говна? я ожидал меньше цены, за игру фиг знает какого года, фиг знает с какой графикой
  95. terebigemuseji
    Jun 26, 2020
    4
    My initial impression of Horizon: Zero Dawn was awe, I really thought the game, and it's story would be something special. That was until I was finally able to play it...a few hours in, and a listening of the Nora Tribe's backstory revealed a hidden agenda in the game. The hidden agenda in the game becomes more blatant the further a player progress in the game. The hidden agenda madeMy initial impression of Horizon: Zero Dawn was awe, I really thought the game, and it's story would be something special. That was until I was finally able to play it...a few hours in, and a listening of the Nora Tribe's backstory revealed a hidden agenda in the game. The hidden agenda in the game becomes more blatant the further a player progress in the game. The hidden agenda made blatant is that of gender. To quote a part of the Nora Tribe's backstory, (which can be heard at the festival, before Aloy's trial, by sitting on log before going to see Teersa) "The Metal Devil was defeated by All-Mother..."

    If you put this into context The Metal Devil=Man/Male, and All-Mother=Woman/Female. The very relationship between the two is that of a "Male vs Female" one.

    The game becomes redundant in story via dialogue about Aloy being a female. In essence it becomes the equivalent of reinforced learning, by which I mean the torturing type. It is clear from the outset of the game that Aloy is female (we clearly see this continuously visually)...there is no reason to keep making it a focus throughout the game...via dialogue (both main quest, and side missions). It really took away from the story because of this...it's like the writers were trying to convert players to their way of thinking.

    A method of thinking that sees women as superior to men. Clearly this is not an exaggeration either, as it can easily be seen throughout the game. Men in this game play a secondary role of sorts, all at a level (less confident, less assertive, less leadership, simpleminded, etc...) beneath that of women. Even at the outset of the game...Rost (Male) is a outcast from the Nora Tribe's matriarchal (Female) rule. No male in the game is equal to a female character, and the majority of the males are antagonist. So in the writers eyes (in this futuristic setting) all females are virtuous. Although fantasy...this would never be the case, there would be good males/bad males. and good females/bad females. There still has to be a balance...tilting the scale in either direction results in a skewed perspective, which is bias.

    After playing, and beating the game...I can say with a certainty that I will not be buying and playing the sequel. I thought that eventually they would stop with the gender war, but they didn't...even at the very end. There was still a GREAT EMPHASIS placed on the female gender. The writers couldn't even end the game on a neutral (balanced) note.

    If I knew that a agenda would take center stage in this game...I would've never bought it to begin with. It's safe to assume that the sequel will continue said agenda. I rate the game a 4...2 points for gameplay, and 2 for graphics (both creative in their own right). The story would've received a numerical value if it didn't have a gender agenda within it.    … Expand
  96. Kafix
    Aug 5, 2020
    0
    Lo jugué por curiosidad de la secuela que se viene, pero, me sorprende como no había conocido tal juegazo, excelente historia, es algo diferente!
  97. JDSCigano666
    Nov 23, 2017
    4
    If there's one thing to be learned from this game, it's that humanity doesn't deserve to survive. No, that's not it's message at all but that's how I felt playing it. It's bland. Like really bland. I think the single best feature I encountered with the gameplay was the 'skip' option every time a mind-numbing cutscene popped.

    The graphics are indeed a joy to behold, but in the age of 4K,    If there's one thing to be learned from this game, it's that humanity doesn't deserve to survive. No, that's not it's message at all but that's how I felt playing it. It's bland. Like really bland. I think the single best feature I encountered with the gameplay was the 'skip' option every time a mind-numbing cutscene popped.

    The graphics are indeed a joy to behold, but in the age of 4K, VR etc. that really doesn't impress me anymore. They did however really nail the balance between different environments; snow, desert, jungle all gave off a nice hue that made for a few pretty screenshots.

    The main character was a bore. She looked boring, talked boring, walked boring and her journey was in keeping with it all. The weapons are so limited and repetitive and the armors are about 3 or 4 versions of the same design.

    I tried picking the story up again after abandoning it back in the summer but it was just more of the same feeling. Bloodborne, DriveClub and possibly even Shadow Fall are all reasons to invest in a PS4. Horizon Zero Dawn, in my opinion, is not.    … Expand
  98. InkedUpJohnny
    Jul 15, 2017
    2
    Purchased this yesterday. I played about 5 hours and concluded that the story is at an 8th grade level and the gameplay is a mix of a lot of better, more entertaining games of the genre. Overall, I found the interface to be awkward, the crafting to be non intuitive, and the combat to be really boring. Worse, the overall story of the game is (I guess) supposed to be a big morality play.Purchased this yesterday. I played about 5 hours and concluded that the story is at an 8th grade level and the gameplay is a mix of a lot of better, more entertaining games of the genre. Overall, I found the interface to be awkward, the crafting to be non intuitive, and the combat to be really boring. Worse, the overall story of the game is (I guess) supposed to be a big morality play. I felt like I was being preached at the whole time - and it was done SO BADLY. "You need to save the tribe" etc. Oh, please. Have some respect for your audience! This could have been a great game, but I'm guessing the leadership behind the execution was either on the warpath to drive a huge morality play, or just amateur. Oh well. Can't please all the people all the time. I'll just wait for the sequel to The Last Of Us for a decent, interesting, socially relevant RPG done by game development team that won't treat me like I'm 12. :)… Expand
  99. BritishNerd
    Aug 17, 2017
    3
    Whilst the graphics are attractive and the A.I are well programmed, the story severely lacks any depth and the missions are quite basic and by the numbers. The game perhaps suffers most from its very poorly written, bland and boring protagonist; Aloy, the character lacks any emotional depth and her voice acting is somewhat passable. One of the only redeeming qualities of the game itself isWhilst the graphics are attractive and the A.I are well programmed, the story severely lacks any depth and the missions are quite basic and by the numbers. The game perhaps suffers most from its very poorly written, bland and boring protagonist; Aloy, the character lacks any emotional depth and her voice acting is somewhat passable. One of the only redeeming qualities of the game itself is the size of the map and the various 'cauldrons' dotted around it. I found the game to be severely over-hyped it makes an attempt to something very fresh and new but ends up being a very by the numbers action game, the game also makes an attempt to be an RPG, the various times you act based on options based on personal choice feel practically meaningless as they may hardly affect anything in relation to the story line. Overall the game makes a valiant attempt to be something 'hip' and new but falls flat and ends up being what i can describe as a boring version of 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt', if you think of playing this game and haven't played the Witcher 3, please take my advice and play that instead and whilst this may sound spiteful (take it as constructive criticism), anyone who give the game a 10 out of 10 is clearly blind to any of its many flaws.… Expand
  100. rendallio
    Jun 16, 2017
    4
    This is an unpopular opinion but for me this is the most shockingly overrated game I can remember. While the game has some fantastic features it's plagued by some flaws that for me doesn't make it a great game - a solid game but not a great game.

    Graphically the game is one of the best if not the best game to come out on PS4. From the large vistas to the ruins of what is our    This is an unpopular opinion but for me this is the most shockingly overrated game I can remember. While the game has some fantastic features it's plagued by some flaws that for me doesn't make it a great game - a solid game but not a great game.

    Graphically the game is one of the best if not the best game to come out on PS4. From the large vistas to the ruins of what is our civilisation to the dark cauldrons to the machines, everything looks stunning. The combat does feel slick and responsive and it is rare that you feel the game screwed you over when you die. The way each machine has it's weak points means you have to take a tactical approach to defeating the larger enemies rather than them just being bullet sponges.

    The story is rather hit and miss for me. While I'm only approximately half way through I'm finding half of the story (the parts which focus on the world and how it's become what it is) very interesting however I'm struggling to become invested in many of the characters stories. I find Aloy is a satisfactory lead character however nothing revolutionary and will pale into insignificance compared to some of the truly great characters in other games.

    The major flaw with the game is it feels like it's all been done before. While the setting is unique the core gameplay mechanics are very similar to other open world games that came out 2 or 3 years ago. While the game lets you 'take whatever approach to a situation you want' this means that the gameplay for each approach is mediocre and relies on the quantity of the approaches you can take rather than the quality of them. The stealth is basic, while 'going in loud' per se is unsatisfactory especially against humans.

    The side quests have for the most part not been particularly gripping. A couple stand out as being fantastic that I really enjoyed however the majority have been either fetch quests or had too little exposition to be grab me.

    There are a few smaller gripes with the game that I have. Not having unlimited fast travel and having fast travel packs instead to places you've already visited just gets annoying. I remember having a side quest that wanted to drag me two kilometres. With only three fast travel packs my choices were use two up for this side quest, walk there one or both ways wasting time having already explored that part of the map, or walk in the opposite direction to find a machine I could ride. The same issue applies with not being able to save on the fly. During one session I had to come off the PS4 quickly and unexpectedly however wasn't near a fire to save so lost 30 minutes of playtime.

    Finally I had one side quest that I'd invested about 45 minutes into and when I turned up to try and free the character he was wandering around without a care in the world thus leaving that quest stuck as I couldn't advance because I still had to free said character.

    I see people making comparisons to the Witcher 3 and even saying this game is better. In my opinion this game doesn't come close to the Witcher other than the fact it has better graphics. This is an unfair comparison though because the Witcher 3 has set the bar as for open world games in almost every aspect especially from a story perspective.

    Overall, the game is a solid game that you could put a fair amount of enjoyable time into, however I don't think in 5 years time it will be looked on as a classic. Time will tell and I may be wrong, but I don't see it as a classic.    … Expand
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Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 5 out of 115
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  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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