Horizon Zero Dawn

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8.4

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  1. Shenandoah
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the best video game ever made. The technical implementation of the game engine is as perfect as I never have seen before. The 4K HDR enhanced mode is one of the best in its class. Definitely a reason to buy a PS4 Pro. I have played PC games over 15 years, I will never go back to it, because the PC market has nothing, really absolutely nothing to bring on the table like thisSimply one of the best video game ever made. The technical implementation of the game engine is as perfect as I never have seen before. The 4K HDR enhanced mode is one of the best in its class. Definitely a reason to buy a PS4 Pro. I have played PC games over 15 years, I will never go back to it, because the PC market has nothing, really absolutely nothing to bring on the table like this extreme level of polished gaming quality. The absolute best game for the PS4 generation, followed closely by God of War. The music, the story, the gameplay ... every detail in this game is just insane. A big thanks to Guerrilla Games for their incredible work!… Expand
  2. GamesTranslator
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    I think this is was the first game that I've played on the PS4 and that really sold the console to me.

    The beautiful atmosphere just kept me coming back to play in search of some sort of redemption or conclusion. This is also one of a very strict group of games that made me genuinely cry on a few occasions. The graphics are top-notch and the gameplay (despite its fair learning    I think this is was the first game that I've played on the PS4 and that really sold the console to me.

    The beautiful atmosphere just kept me coming back to play in search of some sort of redemption or conclusion.

    This is also one of a very strict group of games that made me genuinely cry on a few occasions.

    The graphics are top-notch and the gameplay (despite its fair learning curve) is intuitive and rewarding.

    Besides, the main story and side missions are very entertaining.

    I highly recommend the Full Edition, which includes the original game and The Frozen Wilds DLC.    … Expand
  3. stitch9108
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    Great game with great dynamics, graphics and story! Sony has made a tremendous job at creating a game that really feels unique!
  4. Aver1975
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    I really loved that game . Buy it now . Nothing bud to say for this game . Just buy it
  5. strangebrew123
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    Great open world game with loads going on. Superb graphics, awesome sunsets, plus the gameplay is superb, very addictive. For me its better than games like Witcher due to the excellent storyline and better acting from main characters. Unwittingly I completed frozen wilds before the rest of the main game which was tough. Only downside for me was some of the npc dialogue, which in some casesGreat open world game with loads going on. Superb graphics, awesome sunsets, plus the gameplay is superb, very addictive. For me its better than games like Witcher due to the excellent storyline and better acting from main characters. Unwittingly I completed frozen wilds before the rest of the main game which was tough. Only downside for me was some of the npc dialogue, which in some cases was limited at best. Can't wait for the next instalment!… Expand
  6. 1tomcat66
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A must play title, amazing story and game play! Can’t wait for Forbiden West!!!… Expand
  7. Legendaryheroo
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    Incredible game got the platinum and stayed interested in it. It's like if ubisoft made a good assassin's creed and blender that with monster hunter and BOTW. must play
  8. yoba9876
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
  9. redoair
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Fantastico !! Come ogni capitolo della saga ! Veramente divertente e ben costruito !! animazione top
  10. Rbr1617
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    A história desse jogo é a melhor que eu já vi, e os gráficos fantásticos complementam a narrativa, sem dúvida o melhor jogo que eu já joguei
  11. ChunkDump
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    1,000 years into the future and we go back to primitive times with a futuristic twist. great lush landscape open world to explore, so much to watch out for and things i wish i knew before going in, EVERYTHING besides certain humans want to kill you, fast travel is limited to you and preparing for anything at anytime when venturing into the wild. intense combat, lots of crafting, boss1,000 years into the future and we go back to primitive times with a futuristic twist. great lush landscape open world to explore, so much to watch out for and things i wish i knew before going in, EVERYTHING besides certain humans want to kill you, fast travel is limited to you and preparing for anything at anytime when venturing into the wild. intense combat, lots of crafting, boss fights are satisfying once they die of course. i had fun with this one.… Expand
  12. SsDj3
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Game of The Year For Me ! Loved this game. Trust me guys , this game is totally worth it . Waiting for forbidden west now.
  13. SpookyFish
    Dec 31, 2020
    9
    Every time I do a mission a feel like I have learned something new about Aloys past the gameplay is super fun would recommend.
  14. YuriRys
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Это далеко не ведьмак как многие говорят, но сам факт того что эта игра шикарна этого не отменяет)
  15. Giiuulio
    Jan 5, 2021
    9
    Very good game, loved it! The story is well narrated and it's not that irrealistic. Absolutely must play
  16. Daemon20
    Jan 11, 2021
    9
    One of the best open world and action experiences you can have. Combat is fun and satisfying beyond belief, the story is engaging and interesting. Aloy is a great likeable protagonist that you cant help but be engaged in her story, if you aren't already engaged by the incredible combat against huge robot dinosaurs. Absolutely a must play if you like rpgs or action games.
  17. bommerang
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk… Expand
  18. Doctor-J
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    Beautiful and well done game. AI is smart, the weapons really have smart uses, controls work nice and graphics run 30 fps rock solid even in 4k mode. The story grabs you from the beginning and is so good. This game had the misfortune of being released at the same time as Zelda Breath of the Wild, so it did not shone all it could have at it's launch.
  19. PeterAlexander
    May 29, 2018
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn acts as one of the most engaging fantasy-sci fi games ever made. The world is incredibly rich and the gameplay extremely exciting. It is the character of Aloy however that carries this game, with an amazing soundtrack theme to match, Aloy is one of the best video game protagonists ever made. Bar Sylens, the only improvements could have been made with more engaging sideHorizon Zero Dawn acts as one of the most engaging fantasy-sci fi games ever made. The world is incredibly rich and the gameplay extremely exciting. It is the character of Aloy however that carries this game, with an amazing soundtrack theme to match, Aloy is one of the best video game protagonists ever made. Bar Sylens, the only improvements could have been made with more engaging side characters and side plots.… Expand
  20. Southwick
    Nov 16, 2017
    9
    A truly great game and one that any fan of action adventure games is sure to get enjoyment from.

    I'm not going to talk about the visuals too much as it's pretty obvious when you see the game that they are outstanding, think uncharted 4 level visuals but in a huge open world game, stunningly good. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and even enjoyed hunting for the various collectibles,    A truly great game and one that any fan of action adventure games is sure to get enjoyment from.

    I'm not going to talk about the visuals too much as it's pretty obvious when you see the game that they are outstanding, think uncharted 4 level visuals but in a huge open world game, stunningly good.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the story and even enjoyed hunting for the various collectibles, like data points which really add to the story and the world. The game is huge and in other open world games I got bored searching for the collectibles and lore, but the game is just so much fun to play that I never felt fatigued doing this with Horizon.

    The only aspect of the game I didn't really care too much about, was the skills and weapon upgrades/ trading. I found that about halfway through the game I just didn't need or care about upgrading certain things as they didn't add anything for me. I also didn't really think the trading was that useful as once I had my favoured weapons, I really didn't need much else. This isn't to say these aspects of the game are badly done, just that I didn't really get much from them.

    I do think it's time that sites like Metacritic need to start removing those reviews that have quite obviously been submitted to bring a games overall score down. Everyone is entitled to express their opinions and that's fine, but some of these negative scores have clearly been added maliciously rather than to offer any real user feedback. I mean don't get me wrong, if you don't like a game, then score it as such, but at least give some examples and reasoning behind the score you give.

    There are scores of zero where users have said the visuals are awful, the gameplay is terrible and the story was rubbish. Again everyone is entitled to an opinion, however, it's impossible for anyone to state that this game isn't graphically amazing and to be honest if your a fan of action adventure games I really don't see how anyone could score this a zero, it's ludicrous.    … Expand
  21. Carl042
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Amazing world combined with outstanding game mechanics give this game an almost perfect feel. A must for everyone.
  22. Arsalan99
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played.
    Interesting and powerful story, fascinating graphics, smart AI, vast and beautiful world.
    Overall great and memorable game.
    Definitely recommended.
  23. OldGamer213
    Jun 2, 2017
    9
    Fantastic game, takes fun elements of other games and combines them to create a worthwhile experience. Great graphics, great story and great game play.
  24. shadowloo
    May 26, 2018
    10
    Guerilla games hit it out of the park with this new IP. I was never much of a fan of the killzone series but with Horizon they've created a fantastic experience that puts you in the shoes of a character driven by both genuine curiosity about and succinct drive to survive a world ruled by massive robot beasts (which not only look absolutely amazing but really feel alive and part of theGuerilla games hit it out of the park with this new IP. I was never much of a fan of the killzone series but with Horizon they've created a fantastic experience that puts you in the shoes of a character driven by both genuine curiosity about and succinct drive to survive a world ruled by massive robot beasts (which not only look absolutely amazing but really feel alive and part of the ecosystem). Add a surprising well written story (not that surprising considering they hired a fallout writer), well acted and exhilarating combat system and you got yourself a masterpiece of game on your hands. Kudos to Guerilla for showing what they can really do.… Expand
  25. arostislavna
    Oct 5, 2017
    9
    I previously reviewed this game at a 9, but once you beat it, there isn't much left to do unless you enjoy freeroam robot hunting. The difficulty is definitely in this game, provided you scale appropriately, but a slow expansion pack schedule hinders any desire to hold onto the game.
  26. fiddle55755
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    wow!

    This game is great!

    There are two things that could be better:
    1) Combat with the spear is a tiny bit funky. Could use a lock on system of some sort for that.
    2) Some minor character voice acting isn't so good...
  27. artificeprime
    May 28, 2017
    9
    An excellent game that boarders on being a masterpiece. There are a lot of things that Horzion does very well. The story is inventive and unique. The visuals are stunningly detailed. The characters are sincerely depicted and reasonably fleshed out. It doesn't really do anything badly although there are a number of areas where it falls a bit short and for me that is what narrowly preventsAn excellent game that boarders on being a masterpiece. There are a lot of things that Horzion does very well. The story is inventive and unique. The visuals are stunningly detailed. The characters are sincerely depicted and reasonably fleshed out. It doesn't really do anything badly although there are a number of areas where it falls a bit short and for me that is what narrowly prevents it from reaching masterpiece status.

    Gameplay overall is very good. The combat is excellent. It is challenging but rewarding and the variety of tools available to you offers a wide range of methods for solving problems. Almost every battle feels different and each type of robot requires a different strategy. The game does a really great job of easing you into its combat and allowing you to naturally learn and grow with Alloy. This works to benefit the story as well. There is a large variety of enemies that you encounter and you aren't expected to fight all of them. Some of the enemies you meet can kill you instantly so in many cases you need to use your best judgement to determine when to fight and when to flee, I really hope more games learn from this. My only major problem with the combat is that it requires you to abuse the dodge roll.. Outside of combat gameplay is also solid with pretty simple menus and overall intuitive controls for the most part. Where gameplay suffers a bit is the platforming and general interactivity with the environment. Alloy is an expert climber but unfortunately her climbing ability is limited to very straight forward programmed paths. That level of interactively might have been acceptable 10 years ago but in a post Assassin's Creed world I would expect better more interactive traversal in this type of action game. Alloy has a grappling hook but you can only use it in very specific areas, many modern games do a far better job with similar mechanics. Overall the gameplay is very good but could still be improved in multiple areas. I give it an 8.

    Story/Progression: The story of Horzion is very unique and for the most part very well told. The basic premise is great but what makes it special is that it blends together personal stories with big epic ideas. It is also very well paced, there are several key reveals throughout the plot that gave me a sense of satisfaction and yet made me want to learn more. My only major complaint with the story is that some of the quests felt generic and some of the story telling through the holograms could have been shown in a better way. Overall the main story is great though. I give it a 9.

    The world of Horzion is beautiful and for the most part very well crafted. Each tribe has a unique look and each region has memorable features. The variety of environments ranges from ruined cities, vast jungles, snowy mountains and mechanized dungeons. Almost every area looks great and is full of intricate details. Where it falls short is that some of the ruins eventually become very repetitive. There were also a number of places that I ended up getting stuck just because objects were positioned in an awkward way and the collision between them. Interactivity within the world is decent but could have been better. Overall it's a really good open world but not one of the best.

    Visuals Design is excellent, this is one of the best looking games of this gen. Characters, environments and robots are all expertly crafted. The animations are mostly great. Facial animations are a bit stiff but I would take that over some of the wonky facial animations in many other games this gen. The characters look fairly realistic but still manage to be unique. There are just a few minor visual flaws that prevent it getting a perfect score. The water looks pretty mediocre. Also a lot of the caves are very bland and unappealing. The lighting also goes through dramatic shifts at times that can be jarring. Without a doubt though this is one of the best looking games I have played.

    The characters are quite good. Alloy develops at a very natural pace and is given a backstory that informers her abilities as a fighter and her personality. She feels fairly believable but is also iconic and that is difficult to pull off. Sylens was the highlight for me though, he is a very complex character and his complicated alliance with Alloy is a highlight. There are many other decent characters although I felt a lot of them lacked an individual purpose (the sun king is an example). The villains are decent but could have been better. Ted Faro didn't really fit his role.

    Sound Design is great in pretty much every area. The voice acting is very good especially from the lead characters. The music is also excellent and for the most part well used.. It is just slightly bellow the top tier of gaming soundtracks for me.

    I give Horizon 87%

    Gameplay - 8
    Story - 9
    World - 8
    Characters - 9
    Visual Design - 9
    Sound Design - 9
    Uniqueness/Ideas - 9
    Length/Amount of Content - 9
    Immersion - 9
    X-Factor - 8    … Expand
  28. MichelleRio
    May 21, 2018
    10
    I enjoyed it from start to finish. Great game, a must buy for every PS4 user,
  29. lks2017
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    Fantastic game. The story, characters, ai, graphics and gameplay are all superb. They have taken the best elements of RPGs and perfected them, and added some scary robot monsters for good measure. One of the best PS4 titles so far!
  30. s3rgioru3las
    May 31, 2017
    10
    After 50 hours with this game, and completing the main story as well as a good portion of all the side quests and collectibles gathering, I can say this journey has been incredible. The story delves deep into my emotions and yet, always manages to shake things up. When I finished the campaign, I found myself in the same state as I was in when I finished Mass Effect 2: Proud of what I hadAfter 50 hours with this game, and completing the main story as well as a good portion of all the side quests and collectibles gathering, I can say this journey has been incredible. The story delves deep into my emotions and yet, always manages to shake things up. When I finished the campaign, I found myself in the same state as I was in when I finished Mass Effect 2: Proud of what I had accomplished, saddened the story has ended, and thirsty for more. The premise of Horizon Zero Dawn is an excellent one. Throughout the whole 50 hours, I was happy to find new data points to read or listen to. The writers found a way to peak my interest into the backstory that is the past of this world. There are many games were I skip the cutscenes or don't pay full attention during them, but I swear I was actually happy to find myself in a cutscene. You can compare the feeling to the Uncharted cutscenes. As far as the technical goes, I was not able to find any real issues besides frame rate drops during intense battles. But those were few and far between. Animations are incredible, and the world, as I'm sure you already know, is visually stunning. I'm a huge Elder Scrolls, Mass Effect, Fallout, Uncharted, Kingdom Hearts fan, and this game, Horizon Zero Dawn, is going down in my history as one of the best games I have ever played. The story is reminiscent of Mass Effect 2, the cutscenes are as good a quality as Uncharted 3/4, the gameplay is like Tomb Raider, but while it seems to have many inspirations, this game, and this journey, is original.… Expand
  31. klasflod
    Jan 11, 2018
    8
    Incredible combat. The first time I took down a Stormbird I felt awesome. One of the coolest moments I've EVER had in videogames. Same goes for Thunderjaws.

    However, the story really is a slog and the side quests feels meaningless. I did two of them and leveled out Aloy before the story was over anyway. No way am I going back for those when basically their reward is XP which I can't    Incredible combat. The first time I took down a Stormbird I felt awesome. One of the coolest moments I've EVER had in videogames. Same goes for Thunderjaws.

    However, the story really is a slog and the side quests feels meaningless. I did two of them and leveled out Aloy before the story was over anyway. No way am I going back for those when basically their reward is XP which I can't use.

    Fun game, totally worth playing.    … Expand
  32. Suggestify
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    I forgot how much fun it can be to play an actual good game. The story is engaging, the action is fun, it somewhat gave me feels even. I almost gave up on gaming, the last time i loved a game this much was Star Wars Kotor. I'm happy to know there are still game developers out there that actually care to release a quality and immersive gaming experience. A realize 10 is a bit much, butI forgot how much fun it can be to play an actual good game. The story is engaging, the action is fun, it somewhat gave me feels even. I almost gave up on gaming, the last time i loved a game this much was Star Wars Kotor. I'm happy to know there are still game developers out there that actually care to release a quality and immersive gaming experience. A realize 10 is a bit much, but considering all the trash that has been released in the last couple of years, this rating is justified imho… Expand
  33. Wackme
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Wonderful game! Nice graphics, music and sound effects. The combat can be a bit struggling, but after a while i got the hang of it. I will buy the sequel (if they make one).
  34. SawyerJP
    May 24, 2017
    9
    All the aspects of this game are just perfectly done: the history is interesting, the graphics are spectacular, the playability has any weak point and it's evident that there will be a sequel. The only bad thing is that the game isn't that difficult unless you play it in hard mode.
  35. DaniStorlie
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    My favorite PS4 game, ever. The small missions are a blast. Long mission keep you engaged. The storyline is fun. Hours of great game play and exploring to do. I highly recommend this game.
  36. caminojoe5
    Jun 22, 2017
    7
    Beautiful game but very empty open world. I guess playing the Witcher messed up all other RPGs for me but still. There was no side things to see. Hopefully this will be fixed with DLC.
  37. GreedyPete69000
    Aug 30, 2017
    9
    Perfect game. Graphics, story, world building, combat. All 10/10. I expected a little bit more out of the final boss fight but that doesn't bother me very much. I was left thinking about this game for weeks after completing it. Can't wait for the DLC.
  38. TheCatalyst
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    -Wonderful narrative that doesn't follow a conventional path, there are some twists and surprises along the way.
    -Dual narrative is intriguing and makes you want to continue with each mission
    -Walking into your first cauldron is mesmerizing and finding a new enemy type keeps the sense of discovery at a 10 -Ravagers sound so awesome when they walk, it makes me smirk every time.    -Wonderful narrative that doesn't follow a conventional path, there are some twists and surprises along the way.
    -Dual narrative is intriguing and makes you want to continue with each mission
    -Walking into your first cauldron is mesmerizing and finding a new enemy type keeps the sense of discovery at a 10
    -Ravagers sound so awesome when they walk, it makes me smirk every time.
    -Gameplay is tight and responsive
    -Side quests are interesting 90% of the time and follow and throw in a twist. Yay for not just fetch quests.
    -Characters inhabiting the world are unique and each tribe varied from one another.
    -Aloys commentary throughout the game to herself or the people around her is on point and I love how she points out flaws in people's logic and doesn't back down when confrontation arises.
    -A beautiful world, varied, breathtaking, and begs to be explored.
    -Can't climb everything and can't catch the grass on fire (damn you Breath of the Wild!).    … Expand
  39. earfalass
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    I feel sorry for Xbox users. They have no idea what they're missing.
    Map is big and good, graphics are awesome, story is great, soundtracks are great
    Long story short, buy and play it you'll not regret it
  40. Direwolf73
    Jan 8, 2018
    10
    The amazing story of Aloy, voiced by the amazing Ashley Burch is truly one of the best open world games I have ever played. So much to explore and find but in the end it is the story of Aloy and this world that once was ours that makes this one of the most satisfying games I have ever played.
  41. RaFfr0
    Aug 28, 2017
    9
    At first, this game wasn't so appealing to me, but when i decided to play it, my opinion changed. HZD is great, the graphics, story and combat system are really good.
  42. TrophyHunter14
    Aug 30, 2017
    9
    Horizon : Zero Dawn is an amazing game. Graphics are stunning, story is pretty good and the battles just feel so good. It truly never feels boring. In some games huge open world can be empty with no things do, but in Horizon it is so beautifull with lots of enemies and items (like herbs...). Sometimes I would just run around and kill rabbits and fishes with arrows because it gives youHorizon : Zero Dawn is an amazing game. Graphics are stunning, story is pretty good and the battles just feel so good. It truly never feels boring. In some games huge open world can be empty with no things do, but in Horizon it is so beautifull with lots of enemies and items (like herbs...). Sometimes I would just run around and kill rabbits and fishes with arrows because it gives you items that you will need, and while doing so you actually still have fun while practicing your shooting. I would give this game a 9.5 but it is more leaning to 9 than 10.

    Conclusion : an amazing game that guarantees fun and enjoyment.    … Expand
  43. Akomplice
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is one of my favorite games of 2017, possible of all time. This game is truly awesome. I know I'm a little late reviewing this game, I did buy it when it came out and played it through multiple times. There are criticisms, if I really think about it, a lot of the characters were unlikeable but there's a reason for that. Because Aloy is an outcast, people treat her prettyHorizon Zero Dawn is one of my favorite games of 2017, possible of all time. This game is truly awesome. I know I'm a little late reviewing this game, I did buy it when it came out and played it through multiple times. There are criticisms, if I really think about it, a lot of the characters were unlikeable but there's a reason for that. Because Aloy is an outcast, people treat her pretty badly, until the end. I could have done without some of the apparent SJW undertones/agenda that seemed to be pushed just below the surface.

    I wish that this game was available to the rest of the platforms, so that jealous people wouldn't maliciously downvote the game out of spite, like we see here. I own a PS4, XBox One and a PC, I don't use the XBox One nearly as often as the others and that's a shame. It took me a long time to save up for everything I have and it's unfortunate that it seems like Microsoft neglects the XBox.

    This game is stunningly beautiful, the mechanics are great, the combat it exciting and anything but boring/repetitive. I would have liked a better mount system, or maybe just tweaking to the mounts that exist. It would have been awesome if you could mount some of the other Machines, like the Watchers, Scrappers, Sawtooths, and especially Stalkers, Ravagers, or Stormbirds. We can't always get what we want and the game is still fantastic without these things. I'm so glad that at least one truly great game came out in 2017 because from what we've seen from Shadow of War, Battlefront 2, Destiny 2 and other AAA titles, the pickings are getting pretty slim. Outstanding games and developers in this industry need to be held up and praised often, otherwise the lowlifes who jam micro transactions, day one DLC, etc.. will become all that exists.

    Thank you Guerilla Games for making Horizon Zero Dawn an incredible game, I've already preordered the Frozen Wilds (please don't let us down with anti consumer practices).

    If you continue to develop games like this, we all will continue to support you.    … Expand
  44. loganreid
    Nov 3, 2017
    9
    An absolutely amazing story where the gameplay doesn't get repetitive and boring. As much as a lot of stuff is simply "track this, oh look machines (or people) to kill" it finds ways to develop the story so it stays fresh throughout the game.

    A lot of replay value. Pretty much the only game I've ever played (non-multiplayer) where the moment I finished it, I restarted it to play again.    An absolutely amazing story where the gameplay doesn't get repetitive and boring. As much as a lot of stuff is simply "track this, oh look machines (or people) to kill" it finds ways to develop the story so it stays fresh throughout the game.

    A lot of replay value. Pretty much the only game I've ever played (non-multiplayer) where the moment I finished it, I restarted it to play again. Almost got that platinum trophy.    … Expand
  45. Nacho10
    Nov 13, 2017
    9
    Que juegazo, uno de los mejores de ultimos años en cuanto a jugabilidad y graficos, el nivel de detalle y preocupacion de los desarrolladores se agradece, un trabajo muy bien logrado de mecanicas y resolucion. La historia se cae un poco en cuanto a guión, a opinion personal no se llega a sentir una identidad por la historia para nada pues es poco atractiva y atrapante.

    En general un muy    Que juegazo, uno de los mejores de ultimos años en cuanto a jugabilidad y graficos, el nivel de detalle y preocupacion de los desarrolladores se agradece, un trabajo muy bien logrado de mecanicas y resolucion. La historia se cae un poco en cuanto a guión, a opinion personal no se llega a sentir una identidad por la historia para nada pues es poco atractiva y atrapante.

    En general un muy buen desarrollo, el juego te mantiene atrapado solo por el hecho de seguir maravillandote con las maquinas, los paisajes y las distintas customizaciones de las armas (si bien podrian haber sido mayores), ademas que la dificultad y AI estan bastante bien seteadas. Un "have to buy" entretrenido y original para la play.    … Expand
  46. PokemonStyle
    Nov 14, 2017
    9
    + Great gameplay against machines
    + Beautiful visual design
    + Interesting story ( especially notes )

    - Facial animations
    - Pretty bad realised close combats animations and fights

    But all defects of "Horizon" are insignificant comparing to its pluses. One of the greatest game of 2017 and absolutely "must buy" game for all PS4 players.
  47. bronydell
    Nov 23, 2017
    9
    Pros:
    1. Well made plot
    2. Very beautiful game, especially in dialogs or cutscenes. So thank you artist team, you've carried that game 3. Photo Mode is awesome, you can use it almost everywhere, including dialogs and cutscenes(but you can't camera in those). Many different settings, such as poses, facial animations, blur, filters. So forget about that PS4 share button delay(Will Sony    Pros:
    1. Well made plot
    2. Very beautiful game, especially in dialogs or cutscenes. So thank you artist team, you've carried that game
    3. Photo Mode is awesome, you can use it almost everywhere, including dialogs and cutscenes(but you can't camera in those). Many different settings, such as poses, facial animations, blur, filters. So forget about that PS4 share button delay(Will Sony ever fix this?)
    4. Lots and lots of different enemies, there is always will be fair enemy. Plus, every enemy has it's own weakness, so you have to make a plan before action.
    5. Some side quests are actually good! Not as good as in The Witcher 3, but I can forgive them this, because it's their very first attempt to build open world game.
    6. Every speakable character is unique in design. Eat this The Witcher!
    7. A few not bad plot twists and sad moments that really cuts you
    8. Voice acting is good. Special thanks to Ashly Burch(Aloy) and Lance Reddick
    9. Soundtrack is filling the picture on the screen, it's good, but I can't personally listen to this as life soundtrack
    10. Pretty animations, love it :)

    Cons:
    1. After 20 hours of gameplay, you'll be exhausted from killing the same robots
    2. Bow controls are BAD, I've missed a lot of shots because of that
    3. That diary system has to die! I loved those holograph animations, but not diaries!
    4. Your choices doesn't really matter, it's just the way to see reaction from conversationalist

    Obviously it can't be GOTY, but it's a good one. I can only thank Guerilla games for this game and congrats Sony with new IP. Aloy will probably be a new face of Playstation systems.    … Expand
  48. refderer
    Dec 6, 2017
    8
    Definitely one of the best games on PlayStation right now, intense combat that can be challenging at times, beautiful scenery, good voice acting, and a story that I found captivating.

    The open world is varied in its environments, but i did notice an abundance of collectibles and some uninteresting side quests that felt like filler. Nonetheless. world building is done quite well, with    Definitely one of the best games on PlayStation right now, intense combat that can be challenging at times, beautiful scenery, good voice acting, and a story that I found captivating.

    The open world is varied in its environments, but i did notice an abundance of collectibles and some uninteresting side quests that felt like filler. Nonetheless. world building is done quite well, with there being several well fleshed out factions, and constant reminders of times past around the map. Lighting is beautiful in Horizon and I had genuine reason to use the photo mode, something I rarely do. For me, the game was definitely at its best during the main story quests however, despite the fact that the final boss fight was a little underwhelming.

    Fighting against monsters is considerably more fun than fighting other humans, as they're much more aggressive and diverse. Provided you don't make stupid decisions, normal mode is not the most difficult experience, with challenge manly stemming from having to fight multiple types of enemies at once.    … Expand
  49. Genjira
    Jun 23, 2018
    9
    My opinion of Horizon Zero Dawn is that it’s the PS4’s benchmark game. I’m not sure it actually does much new but everything it does, it does to such a high standard that I’d be hard-pushed to name a game that betters it. My only reservation is that, even on its Ultra Hard setting, its a story-driven game that doesn’t offer much of a challenge, except for the insane Frozen Wilds trainingMy opinion of Horizon Zero Dawn is that it’s the PS4’s benchmark game. I’m not sure it actually does much new but everything it does, it does to such a high standard that I’d be hard-pushed to name a game that betters it. My only reservation is that, even on its Ultra Hard setting, its a story-driven game that doesn’t offer much of a challenge, except for the insane Frozen Wilds training ground. It makes up for this with such gratifying combat and stealth mechanics that I spent days ignoring quests and just hunting Stormbirds and Thunderjaws instead. It is one of the most enjoyable games to be simply playing.

    Horizon Zero Dawn's main story may echo familiar sci-fi setups but it twists and rejuvenates them in original and fascinating ways – when game publisher CEOs talk about transporting you to new worlds, they’re talking about games like Horizon Zero Dawn. The environments Aloy traverses are spectacularly designed and rendered and, again, echo places and include monuments we know but in enormously emphatic and poignant ways. The machines are exceptionally well-designed in relation to their roles in Project Zero Dawn and obviously take deliberate inspiration from our own world. In praising the work of Hannah Hoekstra and Ashly Burch in their excellent portrayal of Aloy, it’s easy to overlook the many other characters and performances that bring HZD’s world to life while the soundtrack leaves a lasting impression with Julie Elven’s haunting vocals soaring above it. The game’s side quests are compact stories in themselves, never repetitive or dull, and sit comfortably and meaningfully in the world. The game is a joy to play.

    Sumptuosity. 9/10.    … Expand
  50. skitermast
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    Это лучшая игра за мою жизнь , я много переиграл в разные типы игр для ps4 , а с этой встретился случайно , мне друг сказал что она дичь , но когда я её прошёл , понял , что мой друг был не прав где-то в 1000000 раз .Игра замечательная и заманивает на долго , эта не та игра которую можно пройти за день , я её 1 неделю проходил . Надеюсь(очень) что будет продолженияЭто лучшая игра за мою жизнь , я много переиграл в разные типы игр для ps4 , а с этой встретился случайно , мне друг сказал что она дичь , но когда я её прошёл , понял , что мой друг был не прав где-то в 1000000 раз .Игра замечательная и заманивает на долго , эта не та игра которую можно пройти за день , я её 1 неделю проходил . Надеюсь(очень) что будет продолжения
  51. DSmith349
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    One of the best games of this generation, a must play.

    Graphically, this is a beautiful game. So often you just have to stop, go into photo mode and capture a shot of the landscape. The world map: Nicely varied landscapes ranging from forests to mountains to desert to tundra. The story: Very engaging, you're gripped from the start. The characters are compelling and the voice    One of the best games of this generation, a must play.

    Graphically, this is a beautiful game. So often you just have to stop, go into photo mode and capture a shot of the landscape.

    The world map: Nicely varied landscapes ranging from forests to mountains to desert to tundra.

    The story: Very engaging, you're gripped from the start. The characters are compelling and the voice acting is well executed. The story also maintains an element of mystery about it for the most part too, with each main quest unravelling the events of the past and how the world came to be in Horizon Zero Dawn. The plot teases you with bits of information as you progress, but leaves you wanting to find out more and so keep playing.

    The combat is fantastic, as is Aloy's (the lead character) movement in general. There is great satisfaction in the fluidity of the player movement in this action-intense game.

    A variety of upgradable weapons and armour, as well as unlockable player attirbutes keep player progression interesting and prevent it going stale. And you don' have to go through dull time-consuming fetch quests to upgrade to the best gear either. You will gradually pick up everything you need as you play. There is great value in this.

    The game difficulty is set about right too. The game is not too easy and effort is required to take down the biggest beasts (sometimes I would have to plan out how I was going to use the landscape to my advantage to take down a large mechanical beast, and which weapons would be most effective in the process). However, the game is not so difficult that the flow of the game is hampered and you end up rage quitting.

    It is immediately clear when playing Horizion Zero Dawn that a great deal of effort went into making this game. Everything from quick menus and menu clarity, to the collectibles, to the engaging storyline, the quality combat and the gorgeous landscapes has been so well executed. Certainly one of the best games to come out of this generation.    … Expand
  52. Thinkyjoe
    Mar 20, 2018
    10
    This is generally the most addictive game I have ever played. 22 hours in 2 days. LOL!
  53. Edgard86
    May 22, 2018
    9
    Gráficos Lindos, Historia envolvente, missões secundarias sensacionais.
    Contras : Física do personagem poderia ser melhor.
  54. VityaSchel
    Jun 15, 2018
    9
    Очень понравилась, запомнилась сюжетом и интересным геймплеем.
  55. Forunner
    May 24, 2018
    9
    Feels a bit like Far Cry with dinosaurs, but the game struggles with characters, as they all seem flat and uninteresting. Not even Aloy feels like a real person with emotions, which is very hard to ignore in the age of games like The Last of Us.
  56. skillzmcfly
    Jun 3, 2017
    10
    I feel like I don't need to point out how great a game this is with all the positive reviews, but then again I had so much fun that I should give a good review.
    Starting off with the negatives though (for those who are skeptical after only positive reports): The early part of the game/tutorial in retrospect feels painstakingly long. You are allowed relative freedom at some point, but    I feel like I don't need to point out how great a game this is with all the positive reviews, but then again I had so much fun that I should give a good review.
    Starting off with the negatives though (for those who are skeptical after only positive reports): The early part of the game/tutorial in retrospect feels painstakingly long. You are allowed relative freedom at some point, but thinking of what I could do later I feel like this should have been shorter. The climbing and running along pre-made jumping paths is somewhat buggy (or at least that is how it felt to me). The game borrows from Uncharted but is not as finely orchestrated in climbing areas. The skill tree (once again to me) was partly useless, you might end up with more skill points than you'd ever need. Even after finishing the thing you still get some, so I hope the DLC/sequel will expand that skill tree to actually support certain play styles. While most quests are fun there are still too many "collect x of a certain item" quests in there for my liking. The good writing could and should have expanded to this part of the game as well.
    Positives: The game is fun, you can always find something new to do (I clocked about 40 hours until I finished) and the fighting of the machines - which I consider the main part of the game - is challenging, fun and you feel like you are actually improving your skills as a hunter.
    In a nut shell: If you liked Shadow of Mordor and you felt like there should be a more complex fighting system, if you liked Uncharted but wished for more freedom and less shooting sections, if you ever wanted to fight giant robot animals: this is your game, worth the money, go buy it and I feel you won't regret your purchase.    … Expand
  57. rtfmoz
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    This is my first review on metacritic because I don't generally do reviews. Having gone platinum and spent nearly 100 hours on this game, now on my second play through now I feel I have enough knowledge to contribute something here. I have encountered one possibly two trivial bugs, none of them affecting my game play. This is magnificent quality control for an open world game. I haveThis is my first review on metacritic because I don't generally do reviews. Having gone platinum and spent nearly 100 hours on this game, now on my second play through now I feel I have enough knowledge to contribute something here. I have encountered one possibly two trivial bugs, none of them affecting my game play. This is magnificent quality control for an open world game. I have experienced the vista's, the weather, the sunrise and sunsets, I have spent time in the photo mode playing with aperture, lighting, time of day to get the perfect shot. I have journeyed across this world and been delighted with what I have found. It is an astonishing piece of work. Sometimes in life you come across things which are greater than the sum of its parts. This creation, its incredible story, the technology, the horror, the survival, the destruction and the protagonist who has to understand it all and their place in it, is one of those moments.… Expand
  58. bulger_paul
    May 27, 2019
    7
    I’m not really sure how to rate this one. When Horizon Zero Dawn goes balls out on the robot dinosaur action and mayhem with some really intense battles, the game is a sold 9, often a 10, but the entire narrative and all of the world building is done through these massive, clunky exposition dumps, and the dialogue and voice acting can be hilariously bad, so while I was having a great timeI’m not really sure how to rate this one. When Horizon Zero Dawn goes balls out on the robot dinosaur action and mayhem with some really intense battles, the game is a sold 9, often a 10, but the entire narrative and all of the world building is done through these massive, clunky exposition dumps, and the dialogue and voice acting can be hilariously bad, so while I was having a great time when the game was at its strongest, the somewhat decent story is so poorly told I thought a 7 would be fair.… Expand
  59. lordsuarez
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    Without a doubt one of the best games I have ever played. Horizon has everything you would ever want: stellar graphics, exciting gameplay, an engaging story, satisfying progression, RPG elements, an expansive open world, good voice acting and great customisation. Best of all, it's a very unique and non-repetitive game as you fight different machines over the course of the game. This isWithout a doubt one of the best games I have ever played. Horizon has everything you would ever want: stellar graphics, exciting gameplay, an engaging story, satisfying progression, RPG elements, an expansive open world, good voice acting and great customisation. Best of all, it's a very unique and non-repetitive game as you fight different machines over the course of the game. This is unlike other games such as Far Cry, where you will end up fighting the same enemies from start to finish.… Expand
  60. ElvisPresley321
    Mar 16, 2020
    10
    Been only playing for a while but it looks amazing already! Can't wait to platinum the game!
  61. ke3bz
    May 30, 2017
    10
    An ever immersive world with highly-engaging and gripping stories that branch off into countless side narratives that end up being just as good as the main story. Fluid and strong combat that remains tense and fast while maintaining precision and tact. Never once did the game lull and always offered plenty to do but the ability to do as little as desired. Upgrades, skills, gear, loot andAn ever immersive world with highly-engaging and gripping stories that branch off into countless side narratives that end up being just as good as the main story. Fluid and strong combat that remains tense and fast while maintaining precision and tact. Never once did the game lull and always offered plenty to do but the ability to do as little as desired. Upgrades, skills, gear, loot and more made the game always rewarding and never meander.… Expand
  62. Rastaffxi
    Jan 23, 2018
    10
    I really like this game. Graphics, story, fighting dynamics, weapons, mobs etc.

    I don't know why ppl is giving a 0 just because it has the same stuff than other open world games. The game is well balanced and gives what an open world game has to offer. I think this is a great game and sure is a must have.

    It is a game that deserves an 8 but i'm giving 10 for all the unsupported 0's.
  63. BLK99
    Dec 7, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego, unos graficos increibles, gameplay solido, y el personje principal bien desarrollado, es un titulo obligatorio si se tiene el ps4.

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

    Unas cuantas cosas, que me gustaria ver para la segunda entrega, con el fin de ser mas inmersivo el mundo,
    1. Posadas, o campamentos para pasar la noche puede ser como punto de guardado auxiliar
    2. Aunque existen los climas dinamicos que hayan mas, tormentas con rayos, inundaciones, tornados que obligue al personaje cuando sean muy fuertes, a buscar refugio o una solucion inprovisada o por lo menos que se cubra con algo y que afecte la vida, stamina o cansancio si hubiera lugar a estas.
    3. abarcar mas el comportamiento de los animales
    4. el combate con lanza hay que pulirlo todavia mucho un buen ejemplo de combate uno a uno, es nioh, que es fluido y bastante creativo, se que el punto fuerrte es la caza, pero aun asi
    5. mas trampas, que se pueda interactuar mas con el entorno que si me quiero subir a un arbol y esperar ahi, o que si quiero tumbar un arbol con ayuda de los cornudos, amarrar unos dos o tres y tumbar un arbol o una puerta
    6.que pueda dormir encima de un arbol y contemplar un paisaje
    7. mas pericia de la I.A., en especial de los humanos, liquidar todo un campamento es muy facil
    8. mas tacticas de supervivencia.
    9. nunca la he visto sentarse y comer seria agradable hacer lo sola o en compañia, en las fogatas puede ser por ejemplo
    10.subirse a las bestias y machacarlas como dragons dogma, claro conservando la esencia de horizon
    11. mas comandos para la bestia controlada, un pare, un ataque o un distraer tipo metal gear solid v como con el perro
    12. lo de la I.A. tambien con lo de metal gear solid v haber si espabilan, por que muy dormidos en los campamentos    … Expand
  64. raccoondaddy
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    Easily a classic title! The story exudes genuine emotion, the actors and voicework is phenomenal. Gameplay it's a serious challenge for 30-40 percent of the game.
    Then as you learn to combat your enemies, the combat gets easier, but always remains a challenge.
    Gathering materials does get tiresome, but remains a necessary, as it would in real life. The atmosphere and world is just as    Easily a classic title! The story exudes genuine emotion, the actors and voicework is phenomenal. Gameplay it's a serious challenge for 30-40 percent of the game.
    Then as you learn to combat your enemies, the combat gets easier, but always remains a challenge.
    Gathering materials does get tiresome, but remains a necessary, as it would in real life. The atmosphere and world is just as beautiful as games like Skyrim, The Witcher 3 or The Last of Us.

    My only two gripes are with the combat. First, fighting humans is pretty boring and oversimplified, as there are a few parts in the game where you will be fighting plenty of regular humans. These parts could have been made more cinematic or something it made things more interesting.
    Second, the machines can be a little overpowering somethings, especially in the first 20 hours.    … Expand
  65. andyeddy16
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is easily one of, if not THE strongest ps4 exclusive out there right now. Horizon will probably will end up being the most iconic out of the bunch.
  66. darrelkinson
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You hold onto your controller and start the game the next thing you realized you've been playing for days. That's how good it is. Breathtaking scenery, excellent soundtracks, great game play! At first I thought the AI was "meh" but it can know where will I move next, so you're gotta be quick on this one. Even I am a PC gamer but I got to say with this game on PS4 it beats PC all time.… Expand
  67. ClassicLight
    Jun 1, 2017
    10
    Captivating, beautiful, dynamic, and challenging. I am going to lend a friend my PS4, just so that they can experience the amazing game that is Horizon: Zero Dawn. I can't even imagine what this game looks like in 4k... O_o
  68. cachorroxango
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    uno de los mejores juegos que jugué hasta ahora la verdad muy buenos graficos y muy buena dinamica ... la historia en asombrosa y no puedo esperar hasta que salga la segunda parte ...dlcs ya!! jaja
  69. ILuvBurntToast
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    Succeeding not only as a thrilling open world adventure but as a deep story and thoughtful narrative as well. Horizon Zero Dawn is fun, detailed, and action packed and I totally reccomend you pick this game up.
  70. HenriqueMachado
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    Melhor mundo aberto que eu ja joguei o mundo é incrivel cheio de vida as maquinas são como animas de verdade, e tambem um belissimo enredo vale muito a pena jogar esse jogo
  71. Gusman295
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Este juego es la leche, con un apartado gráfico espectacular, una historia excelente y una mecánica preciosa. El ambiente de un mundo en el que hemos retrocedido 'históricamente' a la prehistoria por las máquinas y la distinción entre tribus da un gran toque a la historia.
  72. Darkmetal35
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    Jeu tout juste platinè en 75 heures et je dois dire qu'il est de loin à la hauteur de ce que beaucoup de joueurs attendaient.

    Commençons déjà par le scènario dont le prologue est vrai excellent et immersif. De manière générale l'histoire monte vraiment en puissance tout le long du jeu. Bien que se cantonnant à une histoire de rivalité de clan dans la 1ère partie, la deuxième tranche    Jeu tout juste platinè en 75 heures et je dois dire qu'il est de loin à la hauteur de ce que beaucoup de joueurs attendaient.

    Commençons déjà par le scènario dont le prologue est vrai excellent et immersif. De manière générale l'histoire monte vraiment en puissance tout le long du jeu. Bien que se cantonnant à une histoire de rivalité de clan dans la 1ère partie, la deuxième tranche radicalement car elle est beaucoup plus centrè sur les mystères entourant l'univers donc beaucoup moins avare en révélations. N'oublions pas non plus le côté épique qui s'accentue à mesure qu'on avance.
    Mention aussi aux quêtes secondaires qui ne tombent pas dans le fedex bas de plafond et qui permettent de découvrir pas mal de personnages attachants et très charismatique pour certains et avec des histoires propres à eux.
    Je n'oublierais pas bien sûr de mentionner Aloy que j'ai adoré incarné, je trouve son histoire vraiment magnifique et sa quête m'a vraiment conquis ! Un des personnages féminin du monde vidèoludique que je garderais en mémoire !

    Pour ce qui est du gameplay je trouve qu'Aloy est super maniable et fluide dans ses déplacements, c'est très simple à prendre en mains et c'est vraiment un gros point fort. Les combats eux sont très épique notamment face aux machines les plus féroces du jeu, on sent bien le contraste en terme de dangerosité des machines entre la 1ère zone et le reste de la map. A ce titre je trouve l' IA des machines très agressive, ce qui pousse le joueur à ne pas se contenter de foncer tête baissée.
    Pour le reste des features de gameplay, Guerilla s'est contenter de faire simple et efficace et ça marche admirablement bien, le studio n'est pas tombé dans le piège du monde ouvert bourré de contenus sans queues ni têtes, ce qui je trouve ne nuit pas au plaisir du jeu car on ne s'éparpille pas de tout les côtés en terme de gameplay.

    Maintenant j'en viens à l'énorme point fort du jeu, ses graphismes et sa DA. Sans doute un des plus beau jeux auquel j'ai joué. Le nombre de fois ou je me suis arrêté pour contempler les environnements qui sont juste sublimes :bave:
    Le jeu offre des panoramas vraiment hallucinant ! Je salue cette richesse, on visite des zones montagneuses, des forêts luxuriante limite tropicale, des paysages arides et désertiques bondè de canyons, des montagnes, des villages tribales, des creusets, des ruines de l'ancienne civilisation et l'ensemble sublimè par des effets météos d'excellente facture qui accroît encore l'ambiance du titre. A ce titre j'ai pris encore une plus grosse claque dans la gueule qu'Uncharted 4, cette richesse au niveau des environnements me semble un cran au dessus, le mélange entre le monde actuel et les ruines de l'ancien monde fait que l'on est constamment scotché au plafond. D'ailleurs l'énorme travail au niveau de la DA, on la ressent aussi au niveau des machines avec un design vraiment bien pensé et travaillé. En bref Guerilla m'a vraiment étonné, je ne pensais pas qu'ils étaient capable de faire un boulot de ce niveau.

    Pour finir je pensais à être déçu car j'attendais le jeu avec impatience mais il s'est produit l'inverse, il m'a scotché de bout en bout, j'ai pas vu les heures de jeu défilé. Sans conteste une des meilleures exclus de la PS4, j'attends déjà la suite avec impatience. Chapeau Guerilla    … Expand
  73. Gohax
    Jan 25, 2020
    8
    So after i did everything you can do in this game and after a long 40 hours of gameplay i can finally give this game a proper and honest review so here goes

    cons: - Dialog is really bad like worse than fallout 4 bad it goes like this you have either 3 options of gathering information from the npc the forth one is ok ok lets get on with the mission the options are either acting all    So after i did everything you can do in this game and after a long 40 hours of gameplay i can finally give this game a proper and honest review so here goes

    cons:

    - Dialog is really bad like worse than fallout 4 bad it goes like this you have either 3 options of gathering information from the npc the forth one is ok ok lets get on with the mission the options are
    either acting all smart about the situation or being all sweet and honest or being a complete jerk and just try to force the information but at the end it doesn't really matter what you choose because nothing will really change the side quest or the main story

    - most of the side missions and main missions are written poorly and even when the story picks up it falls short a couple of minutes later plus most of the missions are just running from point A to point B for no reason

    - there are a lot of bug and glitches in the game that are needed to be fixed

    - aloy the main character that you play is so unbalanced in power for example when you play the game you get tossed around by a robo t rex you fight a robot aligator that can freeze you in place and you survive that but then you pass out when some body chokes you a little and you almost die when a tree made piller lands on you i mean really ? you just survived a kick from a robo t rex yet this thing almost kills you ?

    pros:
    - i really liked the open world and the fact that this game doesn't hold your hand at all it just releases you to the wild and doesn't go easy on you

    - i like the fact that the AI acts alive and you feel that even if they are robots they act like normal animals in their natural habitat

    - all the running dodging and trap placment that you have to do before the fight and in the middle of it just makes you feel like you are nothing near those robotic monstrosities and i loved that feeling so much

    in conclusion i loved everything about this game even if it had some minor problems for a first third person action game made by a company that made only fps games until now the game is one of the best in thst genre and i really appreciate what guerrilla games did here so my final score to this game is 8.5 out of 10 i really think you should buy this game    … Expand
  74. BullStf
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Eu realmente fiquei surpreso com o jogo, era um jogo que eu tinha uma curiosidade pra ver mas eu nunca esperava tanto. Me senti imerso ao game, a ambientação, trilha sonora e a falta dela em alguns momentos é impecável. Tudo harmonizado tudo no seu devido lugar. A dublagem PT BR é ótima. O único ponto que deixou a desejar foram as expressões faciais, mas fora isso o jogo é simplesmenteEu realmente fiquei surpreso com o jogo, era um jogo que eu tinha uma curiosidade pra ver mas eu nunca esperava tanto. Me senti imerso ao game, a ambientação, trilha sonora e a falta dela em alguns momentos é impecável. Tudo harmonizado tudo no seu devido lugar. A dublagem PT BR é ótima. O único ponto que deixou a desejar foram as expressões faciais, mas fora isso o jogo é simplesmente ótimo, ótima jogabilidade, enredo bom e uma mecânica fácil de jogar.… Expand
  75. Artrocker17
    May 15, 2017
    10
    In all honesty this the best 4K game I have played so far and it's open worlds, lush environments , great combat system , a brilliant oringanl game , story which is engaging , make this A MUST FOR ANY PS4 PRO WITH 4 K TV , simply beautiful and organic game play , attention to detail makes this a fantastic game and game of the year so far ...
  76. namikali
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    I have created an account just to review this game. This is my favourite game EVER, because apart from all the basics from tier 1 games (good graphics, good gameplay, challenging scenarios...) this game does stand out for other less common things.

    The story is absolutely fantastic, developed and intricate. I would read a book about this story. It might be compared to FarCry Saga in    I have created an account just to review this game. This is my favourite game EVER, because apart from all the basics from tier 1 games (good graphics, good gameplay, challenging scenarios...) this game does stand out for other less common things.

    The story is absolutely fantastic, developed and intricate. I would read a book about this story.

    It might be compared to FarCry Saga in some ways, but in this case, killing the "animals", which are machines, that you encounter on your way requires strategy, and you intuitively start applying a specific and distinctive strategy for each machine.

    Weapons are brilliant and provide much funner opportunities to play than classic COD weapons.

    You do want to do all the side content, which for me is rarely the case, but this game is so addictive.

    Finally, I really recommend this game because is the most feminist thing I've ever seen, and in the very good sense. Characters are extremely proportionate in terms of gender and every character could be male or female interchangeable, in the sense that if they created a game with all characters acting and saying the same but being the opposite sex would not be weird at all. i.e.: not girls acting like sluts the whole game and still it is brilliant.    … Expand
  77. MestreSilva
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    Nice graphics, a beautiful open world and environment, incredible sound and the story is good, but not a Hollywood movie (like a MGS). The I.A is really good and the level design helps to gameplay fine. TURN OFF the HUD information and enjoy this awesome game, if you have a PS4 system you need play this game. Thanks Guerrilla and SONY! Thanks my friends from Brazil, visit my channel on YT.
  78. lewis1992
    Sep 28, 2019
    6
    Horizon: Zero Dawn is a thrilling yet original action-packed open-world adventure with absolutely stunning 4K graphics. With a wide variety of weapons, side-quests and collectibles, there is surely something here for everyone. Despite this, I personally found the early-to-mid section of the story to not be very engaging, hence I found it hard to keep returning to the game through thisHorizon: Zero Dawn is a thrilling yet original action-packed open-world adventure with absolutely stunning 4K graphics. With a wide variety of weapons, side-quests and collectibles, there is surely something here for everyone. Despite this, I personally found the early-to-mid section of the story to not be very engaging, hence I found it hard to keep returning to the game through this stage, beyond interaction with the myriad of "samey" named NPC's and exploring the world for loot. It should be noted that the storyline does pick up later in the game, although Aloy's voice acting continues to be bland and lifeless.

    Definitely a must-buy for any PS4 owner, but when comparing this title to the likes of Uncharted 4 or Persona 5, one could say Horizon has been ever-so-slightly overrated.

    [Played for approx.. 60 hours, platinum trophy achieved.]    … Expand
  79. liamjason
    Aug 19, 2017
    10
    Best game of 2017 so far....story, graphics, character development, music, controls are all fantastic! I think we should give Guerilla Games and Naughty Dog all our money and let them take over development of all games.
  80. Jonesy999999
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Best game I've played since the last of us which says a lot. In fact one of the best I've ever played, the story is very well paced and the game world and graphics are amazing.
  81. LAPPOLATE
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    칭찬 할 내용들이 너무나 많습니다. 그중 최고는 몰입감 이라고 생각합니다. 공들여 완성된 그래픽이 그 첫째 입니다. 특히나 주변 자연환경의 표현이나 날씨 등의 표현들은 현실과 가까운 표현이라고 생각합니다. 음악은 또 어떠한가요. 긴장감 넘치는 음악의 완성도 또한 높습니다. 게임 속을 들여다보면, 주변환경과 상황, 다양한 무기와 스킬을 마음껏 조화롭게 선택사용 가능한 전투가 일품입니다. 기타 몇몇 불편하게 느껴지는 요소들 까지도 커버하는 장점들이 있다고 생각합니다. 마지막으로 무엇보다 강조하고 싶은건. (비교적) 잔인하지 않다는 부분입니다. 적대적인 사람들과의 전투에서 피가 등장하긴 하지만, 대체로 기계와 사람간의 싸움으로 이루어지기에 더욱 그렇게 느껴지는것 같습니다. 뿐만아니라 게임 전체에칭찬 할 내용들이 너무나 많습니다. 그중 최고는 몰입감 이라고 생각합니다. 공들여 완성된 그래픽이 그 첫째 입니다. 특히나 주변 자연환경의 표현이나 날씨 등의 표현들은 현실과 가까운 표현이라고 생각합니다. 음악은 또 어떠한가요. 긴장감 넘치는 음악의 완성도 또한 높습니다. 게임 속을 들여다보면, 주변환경과 상황, 다양한 무기와 스킬을 마음껏 조화롭게 선택사용 가능한 전투가 일품입니다. 기타 몇몇 불편하게 느껴지는 요소들 까지도 커버하는 장점들이 있다고 생각합니다. 마지막으로 무엇보다 강조하고 싶은건. (비교적) 잔인하지 않다는 부분입니다. 적대적인 사람들과의 전투에서 피가 등장하긴 하지만, 대체로 기계와 사람간의 싸움으로 이루어지기에 더욱 그렇게 느껴지는것 같습니다. 뿐만아니라 게임 전체에 흐르는 분위기가 어둡지 않으며, 주인공인 에일로이의 캐릭터 성격이 가지는 느낌도 긍정적이고 밝은 모습입니다. 개인적으로 이부분이 가장 마음에 드는 부분이었습니다. 대부분 상위 랭크되는 PS4 타이틀은 잔인한 부분이 상당하다고 느껴집니다. 호라이즌 제로던은 그 부분에서 멋지게 분위기를 만들어내며 진지하고 섬세한 게임을 완성했다고 생각합니다. 앞으로의 시리즈도 기대되며, 이 회사의 게임들도 기대가 됩니다. 최고의 점수를 주고싶습니다 :)… Expand
  82. Harrie3000
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    Such a gem, by far my favorite PS4 game so far. Captivating story which is very well told. Amazing graphics and sound which really set the right scenery. It combines a lot of mechanics and ideas of other games and does this superbly.
    There is of course is room for improvement; so is switching weapons between the inventory and the weapons pallette a bit of a nuisance
    BTW, I am surprised    Such a gem, by far my favorite PS4 game so far. Captivating story which is very well told. Amazing graphics and sound which really set the right scenery. It combines a lot of mechanics and ideas of other games and does this superbly.
    There is of course is room for improvement; so is switching weapons between the inventory and the weapons pallette a bit of a nuisance

    BTW, I am surprised by all the 0 ratings here; even if this is not your type of game, it definitely is not a 0, maybe it's best to reserve that for games like 'Life of black tiger'.    … Expand
  83. xitrilla
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    Awesome game. its one of the be open world games made in my opinion. Stunning graphics, fun and smooth gameplay.

    -cons
    Human combat in this game is terrible and boring
  84. jennbenn86
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    This was an absolutely fantastic RPG, I'm a huge fan of open world games such as Dragon age, Mass effect, and the Witcher and this had such a unique spin within that realm. It brought the stealth and action elements that I love from games like The last of us, and combined that with these vast open spaces that each have their own unique setting. It's unlike any other game I've played and IThis was an absolutely fantastic RPG, I'm a huge fan of open world games such as Dragon age, Mass effect, and the Witcher and this had such a unique spin within that realm. It brought the stealth and action elements that I love from games like The last of us, and combined that with these vast open spaces that each have their own unique setting. It's unlike any other game I've played and I love it for that!… Expand
  85. FranceColonia
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a "jaw dropping, caught in a eagle eye graphics, outstanding high end graphics, with a great story line". All of the environment on this Open World game won't let you down. I just can't give a review, just play the game!
  86. arihaug
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    This is one of my favorite games to PS4, and it looks absolutely gorgeous in 4K/HDR. Good story, good combats. Great sound effects. A must-buy for PS4 owners.
  87. pappm94
    Nov 25, 2017
    10
    Probably the best single player game of the year! The graphics are outstanding, the controls are the most responsive among the 30fps games ever made. The story is mysterious and pretty engaging. The quests are not as interesting as the Witcher 3's quests but far better than Assassin's Creed quests. Oh, and no online, no microtransactions, that's a huge plus for me. Definitely buy.
  88. Mikaz90
    Nov 25, 2017
    8
    Simple, but enjoyable story, innovating battle system which is build mostly on using a bow. Satisfying quests, although a bit repetitive. I have played horizon for over 70 hours and now i'm a little bit tired by this game, but anyway i had a lot of fun playing horizon. :)
  89. Z-Force
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    This game is the definition of perfection. Absolute perfection. The story and game play are great.
  90. LordOMO
    Jan 27, 2018
    8
    Horizon doesn't reinvent the wheel, in fact most of it's elements are pretty obvious rip-offs of other succesfull Open-World games. However for the most part everything comes together pretty nicely, resulting in a decent Open-World game that has been streamlined for the PS4 to deliver a sleek user interface and stunning graphics.

    That's the short version, for extra detail here are some    Horizon doesn't reinvent the wheel, in fact most of it's elements are pretty obvious rip-offs of other succesfull Open-World games. However for the most part everything comes together pretty nicely, resulting in a decent Open-World game that has been streamlined for the PS4 to deliver a sleek user interface and stunning graphics.

    That's the short version, for extra detail here are some pro and cons (no spoilers)
    Pro:
    +the game world and the monsters look stunning and hold up even on close-ups
    +the game world has the perfect size and provides enough content for 60 hours
    +many tools and approaches to deal with different types of monsters
    +great graphics, sound and music
    +some interesting side quests & side stories
    +the story has interesting mysteries to uncover (why the hell are there machines prowling through the ruins of an old civilization)

    Con:
    -eventhough the story itself is interesting i don't quite like the way it is presented. A lot of standing around while watching holograms or listening to audio (in the main quests!!)
    -Aloy is a boring character. As a player you don't get a lot of choice during dialoge and story beats, since Aloy is a predefined character. That would be okay with me, but unfortunately she is presented like Superman (or rather a Superwoman) who can do everything and has a flawless character (so she is pretty much a Mary Sue in this game). This kept me from really connecting and relating to her character).
    -the progression system feels broken. There are one or two insane difficulty spikes pretty early in the game. This is due to the Open World design, since there is no incremental increase in difficulty, just two huge leaps. As an inexperienced low level player the enemies the game threw at me were incredibly overwhelming. I was constantly low on ressources and went through the game in stealth mode but still died countless times. At level 50 however, with better stats, skills and equipment i didn't feel challenged at all. Because the game world pretty much has the same difficulty wherever you go it gets really hard for a while and then easier and easier and my inventory was cluttered with ressources.
    -facial animations suck. dialoge scenes and cutscenes in general are rather weak
    -some quests i really didn't like. There is some filler in there and other quests feel broken (e.g. the Hunter trials, where you have to perform timed trials and then get rated. Unfortunately they usually go like: best possible rating on first try or they feel close to impossible)
    -many gameplay mechanics are ripped off from other games but not build upon, sometimes they also don't really fit into the game world (e.g. Aloy can do incredible Uncharted-style climbing, but only in specific areas, in other areas she can't even get over a small fence. Pretty frustrating in an Open World)
    -the skill tree felt rather bland to me)

    All in all not really a must buy, but if you are looking for a Open-World game with pretty graphics and cool monsters this is a good pick    … Expand
  91. boca77
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    What a story, what a great world was created here.
    From the beginning I was hooked, and couldn't stop playing it.
    One of the best game experiences I had.
  92. JanieGotAGun
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    A great game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  93. RamasX
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Strong story, good variation of side quests. Open world built beautifully. One of the best games on PS4.
  94. Sirwootalot
    Dec 7, 2018
    8
    I'm about 30 hours in, and loving it so far; it's not quite a masterpiece due to several flaws and inconsistencies, but it's absolutely one of the best PS4 games. Its high notes are soaring and epic enough to drown out its brown notes.

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

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

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

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

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

    Especially considering that the complete edition can usually be found for $20 or less, this is still a damn good game.    … Expand
  95. Nathaniel_Cage
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Great story and well portrayed characters made me play this game for 100+ hours. Definitely will play this game again in the future!
  96. scorp332211
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Simply put- Truly Excellent! One of my favorite games of all time! And I don't give too many 10/10. First off- the game is stunningly beautiful. The grass, trees, machines, everything is stunning. Great in 4k! The story is really good as well. I love Aloy! Combat is really good. Recommend doing all of the side quests and clearing bandit camps. I found everything to be interesting. This isSimply put- Truly Excellent! One of my favorite games of all time! And I don't give too many 10/10. First off- the game is stunningly beautiful. The grass, trees, machines, everything is stunning. Great in 4k! The story is really good as well. I love Aloy! Combat is really good. Recommend doing all of the side quests and clearing bandit camps. I found everything to be interesting. This is one of the few games I cared about enough to go for 100% completion. So overall- this is excellent and well worth buying! Great open world game with plenty to do that’s all engaging. I’ve played it through twice already and will play it again in the future! The expansion is also excellent and worth getting!… Expand
  97. Ljungman
    Feb 19, 2018
    8
    Good game, but bland in some places. Dialogue and facial animations especially. The world also feels empty in the way that near nothing is interactive, and you can only climb on small marked areas, which feels forced and unimaginative by the developers. In my opinion, if they are going to have climbing in the game, don't make single routes and obvious climbing tracks. Most NPCs you meetGood game, but bland in some places. Dialogue and facial animations especially. The world also feels empty in the way that near nothing is interactive, and you can only climb on small marked areas, which feels forced and unimaginative by the developers. In my opinion, if they are going to have climbing in the game, don't make single routes and obvious climbing tracks. Most NPCs you meet are boring or weird, not often you come across an interesting side quest for example. I even found myself annoyed by some of the quest givers because of their facial animations and voice. Even the main character is a bit stiff and boring in general. The combat is good, but becomes REALLY tedious after awhile, when you have to put around 30 arrows into some of the enemies that you often meet.

    Other then that, the world is beautiful and the main quest is good. Have to give cred to the people who created the lightning. Animations of the main protagonist are amazing as well. Overall it is a great game, but because of so many flaws in terms of quality in comparison to other aspects of the game, I can't give it more than 8.

    It's a great game considering that this is Guerrilla Games first open-world game! And I hope that their next title will improve on some of the parts that weren't that great.    … Expand
  98. NomadShow
    Feb 24, 2018
    10
    Horizon: Zero Dawn is a great story, told in a most excellent way. Gameplay, graphics, sound and character design is dope too, but Horizon's greatest strength is definitely in the storytelling, which somehow reminds me of (the first) Mass Effect. Every chapted of the game is interesting in itself, and reveals just enough of the big picture to keep me hooked until the end.

    A must play    Horizon: Zero Dawn is a great story, told in a most excellent way. Gameplay, graphics, sound and character design is dope too, but Horizon's greatest strength is definitely in the storytelling, which somehow reminds me of (the first) Mass Effect. Every chapted of the game is interesting in itself, and reveals just enough of the big picture to keep me hooked until the end.

    A must play for any RPG or Sci-Fi fan, and a "should play" for everyone.

    My GOTY 2017, for sure.    … Expand
  99. tbeit2
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    This is one of the best games on the ps4 so far. To start, the graphics are amazing, with great attention to detail. The characters are very well animated and look very alive.

    The gameplay is the high point. There is a lot of variety in the game, and adding in human enemies all of the battles feel unique. Your arsenal is a bit small, but it has enough tools to keep the action fresh. The    This is one of the best games on the ps4 so far. To start, the graphics are amazing, with great attention to detail. The characters are very well animated and look very alive.

    The gameplay is the high point. There is a lot of variety in the game, and adding in human enemies all of the battles feel unique. Your arsenal is a bit small, but it has enough tools to keep the action fresh. The set pieces in the campaign are also great.

    What sets this game apart from some others is the story and side quest. The story is amazing, with a great evolution for the main character, Aloy, and great supporting characters. The story itself is filled with too much exposition, but what is there is all fascinating to find. The side quest are also filled with great stories, some of them very emotional.

    Overall, this is a fantastic game. It could use more weapons, better pacing for its story telling and some other changes, but you owe it to yourself to play this game if you have a ps4.    … Expand
  100. Cumdonor69
    Jul 1, 2017
    9
    T(Single player only review)
    Story: 8
    Gameplay: 10
    Characters: 7
    World: 10
    Music:
    Graphics: 10
    Optimization: 10
    Value: Worth the original price ($60)
    Art direction: 10
    Enjoyment: 10
    Overall: 9
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  1. Positive: 110 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 115
  3. Negative: 0 out of 115
  1. Quarter to Three
    May 22, 2017
    60
    The unfortunate fact of Horizon is that most of what it does well, other games have done better, and they did it with a compelling who and where. This is the game you play after you’ve finished The Witcher 3, Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, and Far Cry: Primal. It is the greatest hits compilation of open-world games. Yeah, sure, you might want to own it, but the real connoisseur has the original albums.
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  2. App Trigger
    Apr 21, 2017
    95
    Horizon Zero Dawn has an unforgettable protagonist, world, story, visuals, soundtrack and gameplay. Due to minor issues with inventory management and quest selection, I cannot call it perfect but I can say it is absolutely worth your time.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Apr 10, 2017
    75
    There is enough spectacular action to keep you occupied for a couple of weeks, but Horizon is not the hot new killer app for PS4.
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