Horizon Zero Dawn

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8.4

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  1. JuanLopes
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente lindoooooo, um jogo que é muito vivo em seu mundo e realmente te deixa imersivo o bastante.
  2. ThePSButton
    May 27, 2020
    7
    Un juego destacable, con mecánicas interesantes y una inteligencia artificial de cuidado.

    Lo que más le duele es que la narrativa no es muy buena, la cual te cuentan de una manera muy anticuada: literalmente el grueso de la trama te la avientan viendo a gente en hologramas hablando en juntas. De igual manera, si has jugado un juego de mundo abierto esta generación, ya sabes de qué    Un juego destacable, con mecánicas interesantes y una inteligencia artificial de cuidado.

    Lo que más le duele es que la narrativa no es muy buena, la cual te cuentan de una manera muy anticuada: literalmente el grueso de la trama te la avientan viendo a gente en hologramas hablando en juntas.

    De igual manera, si has jugado un juego de mundo abierto esta generación, ya sabes de qué van muchos de sus sistemas y desarrollo.    … Expand
  3. moraisrailson
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    bom. lembra tomb raider , mas é um visual diferente , otimos graficos , mas poderia ter um enredo mais profundo.
  4. ilya_zotov24
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    _Good game _
  5. Ttottoro_
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Una maravilla en todos los sentidos, protagonista carismática fuerte y se deja querer!!! Historia muy bien contada, siempre te deja con ganas de querer saber más de este maravilloso mundo. Sistema de combate ágil, fluido y muy fácil.
  6. beery1
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played so far. This game has a really interesting story with an amazing combat system. I spent plenty of hours just with exploring and fighting the machines because it's really fun. To play Horizon Zero Dawn is really a pleasure.
  7. Ahandel
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Jogo fantástico, recomendo a todos que querem jogar um exclusivo que valhe a pena.
  8. NickellPro
    Apr 18, 2020
    8
    Плюсы:
    + графика и мелкие детали (очень детально сделаны все машины и окружающий мир, хочется останавливаться на каждом углу и любоваться, благо тут есть фоторежим с множеством настроек)
    + сюжет и история мира (очень интересно читать все записки и голограммы, основной сюжет крайне увлекательный и слегка запутанный) + обширный открытый мир (пустыни, леса, снежные горы, степи - всё в    Плюсы:
    + графика и мелкие детали (очень детально сделаны все машины и окружающий мир, хочется останавливаться на каждом углу и любоваться, благо тут есть фоторежим с множеством настроек)
    + сюжет и история мира (очень интересно читать все записки и голограммы, основной сюжет крайне увлекательный и слегка запутанный)
    + обширный открытый мир (пустыни, леса, снежные горы, степи - всё в наличии)
    + приятная главная героиня (Элой достаточно красива, имеет особый характер)
    + множество навыков для прокачки (можно качать как скрытность так и ближний бой, собирательство и верховую езду)
    + отличное DLC ("The Frozen Wilds" добавляет новый снежный регион, со своими племенами, сюжетом и новыми опасными машинами)
    + выбор реакции ГГ (иногда можно выбрать, как Элой отреагирует в диалоге, хотя это и не несёт большой значимости)
    + выбор оружия и ловушек (у каждой машины есть свои слабые и сильные стороны, нужно подбирать эффективное оружие под каждого врага)
    + скрытность (здесь она хорошо реализована: кусты, отвлекающие маневры, бесшумные атаки, сканер Элой)
    + есть чем заняться (побочные квесты, котлы, лагеря разбойников, зараженные зоны и т.д)

    Минусы:
    - не интересные побочные квесты (почти везде нужно что-то принести / отнести / убить кого-то)
    - плохие лицевые анимации и диалоги* (отсутствие эмоций и постоянное кивание головой, иногда хочется их пропускать)
    - слишком резкая смена погоды (солнце-дождь-солнце-туман-солнце, и всё в течении 5 минут)

    *только в оригинальной игре (в DLC они сделаны гораздо лучше и эмоциональнее)

    Может не понравиться:
    = музыка (совсем не запоминается, не передаёт настроения)
    = необходимость сохранятся только в точках сохранения (специальные костры разбросаны по всей карте)

    Итог: игра удивляет основным сюжетом, открытым миром и графикой, но заметна плохая проработка диалогов и побочных квестов.    … Expand
  9. zegene
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Superb gameplay experience. Getting platinum trophy was fun too. I consider this as a 'must play'.
  10. chatrabbita
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    Everything is just superb about this game. The world is big and beautiful. We will walk from the deep jungle to the desert and the snowy mountain. The best thing about this game is the fighting mechanism. It is really up to the player how they want to fight a robot. There are so many ways one can do it. The story is also quite good. It might be a cliché to see the story about human'sEverything is just superb about this game. The world is big and beautiful. We will walk from the deep jungle to the desert and the snowy mountain. The best thing about this game is the fighting mechanism. It is really up to the player how they want to fight a robot. There are so many ways one can do it. The story is also quite good. It might be a cliché to see the story about human's technology killing the mother nature, but HZD did it so efficiently with a twist. The music is an eargasm and really adds effects to the game. The only bad thing is that side quests felt so repetitive at times. Still, I did not want to game to end. All in all, it is a solid 9 (9.5 really!).… Expand
  11. GremlinBarbos
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game . I think I love everything about it, the story, the tactical approach to battles, the limited but yet important loot. Personally I love these kind of dystopian worlds, post apocalyptic scenarios and for what it has costed me on the PS4 Store...it's a complete bargain. Hope to see more from these developers! Big up guys !
  12. seb_thoms
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Great characters, good story and an amazing and addictive gameplay.
  13. Dave_Alwer
    May 1, 2020
    9
    When I opened the game for the first time, I did not think that it could captivate me so much. The plot made me go through it in one breath in the literal sense. A variety of robots, weapons, a large open world are well made. Lighting is one of the best I've ever seen in games. But I would like to increase the storyline by 2-3 hours. In general, I really liked it.
  14. Joeypickles
    May 1, 2020
    10
    I love this game, a true masterpiece in every way. I've had this game for like 3 years so I don't know why I'm writing a review now but damn, this game is good.
  15. LuxDavid
    Jul 10, 2023
    7
    Aceptable (7'5/10)
    En general es un buen juego. Me costó meterme en la historia, y es que la historia apenas avanza durante la mayor parte de él. La jugabilidad es bastante buena una vez que dominas las armas y conoces las particulatidades de cada robot. Noto alguna similitud con otro juego de ese año, el zelda breath of the wild, sobre todo en la forma con la que se relaciona el jugador    Aceptable (7'5/10)
    En general es un buen juego. Me costó meterme en la historia, y es que la historia apenas avanza durante la mayor parte de él. La jugabilidad es bastante buena una vez que dominas las armas y conoces las particulatidades de cada robot. Noto alguna similitud con otro juego de ese año, el zelda breath of the wild, sobre todo en la forma con la que se relaciona el jugador con el mundo abierto.
    Las peleas con los robots son muy interesantes, no estamos ante el típico juego en el que todos los enemigos son iguales.
    La historia, en mi opinión, no es su punto fuerte a lo largo de todo el juego, puesto que tan sólo empieza a tener relevancia cerca del final (cabe añadir que, es una historia medianamente buena)

    En fin, si os gustan los juegos mundo abierto está recomendado    … Expand
  16. Youngproscia
    Jun 18, 2020
    2
    Ok I know I’m in the minority, but this game is simply overrated. You are bombarded with possible outfit, ammo, weapon upgrades but the game never clearly explains them. And then , despite multiple upgrades to multiple systems, you never really have a powerful weapon at your disposal. There are 12 different types of outfits ; yet none of them really protect you.
    I found the script really    Ok I know I’m in the minority, but this game is simply overrated. You are bombarded with possible outfit, ammo, weapon upgrades but the game never clearly explains them. And then , despite multiple upgrades to multiple systems, you never really have a powerful weapon at your disposal. There are 12 different types of outfits ; yet none of them really protect you.
    I found the script really lacking as well. In the middle of a battle, the main character will mumble some inane comment about the snow that she’s made 100 times already.
    Combat is frustrating. Because the bow often inflicts minimal damage, you find yourself slogging through repetitive melee combat that , frankly, becomes boring.
    The music score is poor, with an annoying electronic thrum each and every of the 10,000 times you need to consult the map/crafting screens.
    The storyline is muddled and bogged down.
    This is a classic case of length/ open world not equaling greatness.
    Give me the 4 hour re3 remake, that actually has a flow and the action all makes sense, rather than 50,000 upgrades that in the end, leave you right back where you started because no one weapon can just put a hole into your enemy.
    People put this game in the same class as games like Zelda BOTW or The Last of us. I’m here to tell you that those games tower above HZD in all aspects.    … Expand
  17. alexandrumna
    May 11, 2020
    9
    Simply an amazing game. Everything about this game is just beautiful. Stunning graphics, great gameplay and an immersive story. Definetly a must play. Can't wait for a sequel!
  18. yangfanhong
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    The story is really intriguing especially the documents from the advantage system. However the weakness is that the cutscenes are not impactive enough.
  19. Nobias_ps69
    May 16, 2020
    10
    Absolute blast to play highly reccomend awesome story to can't wait for the sequel
  20. Rebel_Raider94
    May 25, 2020
    9
    This game goes down as one of the best PS4 games this generation. The world it created was so enriched with details. I loved every second of the game. The concept was very out there and it just worked. I highly recommend this game and really hope to see a sequel.
    My only issue is that I hope in a sequel Aloy has some more emotion to her character. I found her while empowering and detailed    This game goes down as one of the best PS4 games this generation. The world it created was so enriched with details. I loved every second of the game. The concept was very out there and it just worked. I highly recommend this game and really hope to see a sequel.
    My only issue is that I hope in a sequel Aloy has some more emotion to her character. I found her while empowering and detailed as a character that she lacked the human factor of emotion in some way. I found Geralt from The Witcher has more emotion compared to Aloy. I will say, it does make for some funny interactions.    … Expand
  21. direfol
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Сюжет средненький, но геймплей и сама концепция игры,сеттинг- все отлично.
    Играть в нее следует лишь на последних двух сложностях.
    Каждая модель работа-огромный труд.Каждая уникальна.Сражаться с ними интересно,а главное постоянная прогрессия добавляет интерес к игре. Открытый мир достаточно большой,там есть места,которые заставят удивиться рядового игрока.    Сюжет средненький, но геймплей и сама концепция игры,сеттинг- все отлично.
    Играть в нее следует лишь на последних двух сложностях.
    Каждая модель работа-огромный труд.Каждая уникальна.Сражаться с ними интересно,а главное постоянная прогрессия добавляет интерес к игре.
    Открытый мир достаточно большой,там есть места,которые заставят удивиться рядового игрока.
  22. kratosgamer10
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Amazing game with a strong female protagonist. Really excited for forbidden west now!
  23. RISCAS20
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    Muito bom jogo, um RPG diferente de muito outros e tem um combate único!
    Um grande esclusivo da PS4
  24. hoanns
    Jun 5, 2020
    8
    An entertaining open world game with a refreshing setting. Yes yes 7575757575
  25. vCxsair
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    Horizon zero dawn is a underrated game, people doesn't ser that this game is a masterpiece, the character design is incredible, in terms of creativity has low numbers of them, and un terms of gameability os one of the best of ps4
  26. yura39
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра в которую я играл. Великолепный, смелый сетинг , великолепное освещение, сюжет, боёвка, построение локаций. Всем советую пройти эту игру, особенно после анонса 2 части!
  27. BigSquatchNamo
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    How this game scored an 89 I'll never know . This game is phenomenal. I can't wait to get my hands on horizon 2 the forbidden west .
  28. AlasTres
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Enjoyed every moment of it. The game looks amazing. Stunning Visuals and enjoyable gameplay. Hunt or be hunted game. The only downside is the very limited inventory which can be annoying late game but that didn't take away the great experience the game has to offer
  29. alanditsch
    Jun 25, 2022
    9
    Aloy is an interesting character but the real star is the story and world. I think it's better than the sequel.
  30. Sitheral
    Aug 3, 2022
    7
    Its an open world game that really does everything well and adds fairly interesting setting, but otherwise its a bit bland. Can't go wrong here if you just want to explore beautful places, fight some machines and do a lot of typical open world busywork.
  31. drcoomer
    Aug 10, 2020
    7
    This is a difficult one to write because I have so many good things to say about this game, but I do have some major gripes that are keeping me from giving this game a 9/10 or 10/10. Here a few notes:

    Graphics: 8/10 The game provides some incredible visuals no matter where you are on the map. I played it when it was already over 2 years old, so I wasn't expecting to see the BEST    This is a difficult one to write because I have so many good things to say about this game, but I do have some major gripes that are keeping me from giving this game a 9/10 or 10/10. Here a few notes:

    Graphics: 8/10
    The game provides some incredible visuals no matter where you are on the map. I played it when it was already over 2 years old, so I wasn't expecting to see the BEST graphics that I've ever seen. But needless to say, I was impressed and sometimes even moved by the beauty of this game.

    Narrative: 7/10
    Aloy's journey is a beautiful one, but I found that the story itself had some weak points that started to lose me. It's somewhat predictable, but it carries itself with enough confidence that there is a payoff in the end.

    Protagonist: 9/10
    One of the game's biggest strengths IMO is Aloy's character. Her story is written with care and it doesn't take very long to become engaged. She's got an aura about her that makes it easy to root for her, and makes playing that much more fun.

    Characters/Interactions: 4/10
    This is probably just me being super picky, but this is definitely one of the games weakest points. There's absolutely no depth in any of the side characters, which is not the worst thing in the world, i know. Video games are video games, and there's going to be cheesy, "video-gamey" dialogue, I get it. But man, the cringe is strong with this one.

    Villain: 6/10
    There's nothing that really stands out here. I wasn't overly impressed by the villain(s) in this game, but they were fine. Nothing that I can complain about, but also not much that will stick with me for years to come.

    Editing/Cutscenes: 4/10
    Again, just not much here to write home about. I hate to overuse this word, but it just feels cheesy. Almost every mission is the classic "Ahhhh! Help me! I can't find XYZ!" taking-head-style cutscene that we've all seen a million times. For me, it gets old and takes me out of the game. Spice it up a little bit!

    Gameplay: 10/10
    If there's one thing Horizon excels at, it's the combat and gameplay. Taking down robotic animals has never been more fun! With a plethora of different weapons and ammo types, it's impossible not to have a blast finding some creative ways to defeat your enemies.

    Overall, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little disappointed. I went into this game expecting it to be a 9/10 or 10/10 type game, and I tried my absolute best to ignore the things that were bothering me. But in the end, I couldn't overlook those things. Don't get me wrong, this was still a very fun game and actually the first game that I've ever achieved Platinum. So I'd also be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it. I'll say this, the DLC showed some VAST improvements on some of the things i was complaining about, and that gives me hope for Forbidden West. Can't wait to see Aloy on PS5!!

    Final Score: 6.9/10    … Expand
  32. SAMMYGNW
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Really good game! The story is incredibly original and the gameplay flows really well. I spent approximately 60 hours playing the complete edition and getting the platinum trophy. I can't believe it costed $4.99 USD. Money well spent! Highly recommend it.
  33. hurststephen
    Jun 17, 2020
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a science fiction, open world action game with RPG elements. That is the technical definition of the game. However, the game should be defined as a story about a young girl who loses everything, but rises to be a hero in a harsh but beautiful futuristic world.

    Gameplay – You play as Aloy, a young girl with a mysterious past. While the game focuses a lot on    Horizon Zero Dawn is a science fiction, open world action game with RPG elements. That is the technical definition of the game. However, the game should be defined as a story about a young girl who loses everything, but rises to be a hero in a harsh but beautiful futuristic world.

    Gameplay – You play as Aloy, a young girl with a mysterious past. While the game focuses a lot on exploration the combat is the highlight of this game. The player gets a variety of weapons to take down the enemies. It is some of the most creative use of traps and bombs I have ever seen in a video game. This isn’t a game where you can run in guns blazing. Not to say those moments are totally absent from this game, but it isn’t what the developers had in mind. Aloys main weapon is a bow and arrows. Each Unique bow has unique function or type of damage. Along with bombs and traps the player has multiply ways to destroy enemies. The combat is strategic but not in a difficult way. It’s a system that lets you be creative, without having a steep learning curve. Whether you are discovering a cave with a secret piece of armor or surviving a horde of machines the game seems to offer something for just about every type of play-style.

    Graphics and sound – I played Horizon Zero Dawn on the PlayStation Pro. The developers took advantage of the Pro’s features and turned an already good look game into a visual masterpiece. Blades of grass move with the wind, sunlight trickles through dense tree tops, and rivers splash as they traverse through the land. These little details add so much to the experience. The game has you cross multiple different bio-domes. You start your journey in dense forest areas. Eventually crossing desert and snowy mountains. The game is based in a futuristic Mid-west America. Mostly in Colorado. The developers do a phenomenal job in capturing Colorado’s unique landscapes. They also recreated many real landmarks and locations. There was something eerie but satisfying seeing Colorado in this ruined post-apocalyptic state.
    This beautiful crafted world wouldn’t mean anything if the sound accompanying it didn’t match. One good example of the level of detail of sound put into this is the creak of rope on Aloy’s bow when she draws it back to fire an arrow. That was probably easy for the development team to replicate. The impressive part is all the futuristic sounds they created that do not exists. The giant robots sound as if they could actually exist. The screech and click as they move. You can hear their joints as they stomp around.

    Story and characters – The story of Horizon is the best part of the game. It’s the distant future and instead of an advanced society with flying cars and laser pistols, the human race as devolved in a way. Society has reversed back to tribes and more primitive ways of living. Part of the story is discovering what happened to the world and how it got this way. Aloy is kind of an outcast in her tribe. With no parents to look after her, she grows up in the wild, honing her survival skills. After a devastating tragedy on her tribe, Aloy is forced out into the world. There are so many interesting elements to the story the range from revenge to new friendships. But the highlight of the game is uncovering the mystery of why the world fell. Aloy is one of the most interesting characters in any video game I have ever played. Because she was isolated for her entire life, she is naïve about the world. This makes her curious. She doesn’t know deceit or cruelty. These means Aloy has flaws and makes mistakes. This allows the character to grow. While Aloy is most definitely a kick butt character. She isn’t this overpowered super hero. I think that is so important for the audience to have some sort of common ground with the character.

    While Aloy is the only playable character in the game, she isn’t the only interesting one. As you travel you will meet interesting, funny, and sometimes dangerous NPC’s. The development team proved they can make their own strong female lead. Which seems to be a hot topic now-a-days in the gaming community. Gamers love female leads. Look at Laura croft from Tomb raider, Jade from Beyond Good and Evil, Jill Valentine from Resident Evil. I could go on and on. Aloy is prof we still have smart writers in the gaming industry that can deliver a powerful, unique, and rememberable female lead.    … Expand
  34. Yasserelkady
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Innovative game in every way: weapons, enemies, resources, skills, etc.
    A great unique story with side missions that keep you invested.
    Graphics are superb with very diverse environments.
    N.B. make sure to get the 'frozen wilds' DLC
    It's worth mentioning that watching the trailers discouraged me from buying the game as the theme felt childish, but experiencing it felt so different.
  35. andrejS_de
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    With unique gameplay, magnificent graphics and a brilliant story to tell. It's a world you want to get lost in, a journey you would never forget.
  36. MisterMartins
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    It's unbelievable how beautiful this game looks!
    Open world, good gameplay mechanic, pretty decent storytelling, crafting, discovering etc.
    Looking forward for the next installment on PS5!
  37. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This is a game you play to destroy robot animals. And it is fun, very fun.
    The story and characters aren't great, but it isn't very relevant. I love the gameplay, and how complex every single monster is.
  38. H8ts
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Beautiful open-world, polished gameplay, interesting and well written story.

    The ending was a bit anticlimactic and I expected a bit more side-quests to explore.

    Either way it's still the best PS4 game so far, even today.
  39. YAKAL83
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Gran videojuego de la casa de Guerrilla Games aportando una maravillosa y fantástica historia, en el cual crean un mundo fantástico y de ciencia ficción. Muy recomendable
  40. steco2000
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    One of the best ps4 exclusives of the decade. A game capable of making you passionate like few others. Technical sector among the best of the generation. One of the funniest gameplay ever seen in an action RPG. Intriguing plot, perhaps not told very well in some circumstances, but nothing special. One of the most inspired post-apocalyptic settings in history but, the most beautiful thing,One of the best ps4 exclusives of the decade. A game capable of making you passionate like few others. Technical sector among the best of the generation. One of the funniest gameplay ever seen in an action RPG. Intriguing plot, perhaps not told very well in some circumstances, but nothing special. One of the most inspired post-apocalyptic settings in history but, the most beautiful thing, are the machines, cared in every detail and sufficiently varied and differentiated. The most important negative note are human enemies. The fight with them is not even remotely comparable with that against the machines, and it is really boring and not very appetizing. But, considering the beauty of the rest, it's a very little stuff. Recommended if you have a ps4!… Expand
  41. Roberoquer
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    A game that while not goundbreaking, offers a quite good openworld experience. The gameplay is fun and the story is interesting, while the graphics are outstanding for PS4. The AI is not the best and some missions are a bit boring, but overall I had lots of fun playing it.
  42. Franrmfc
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Juegazo, obra maestra que nos entrega Guerrilla, para mí el mejor juego exclusivo de la generación.
    Aloy está espectaculares sumado a unos buenos gráficos y mecánicas, además de una buena narrativa, unido da lugar a una combinación sublime.
  43. Wyerd
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    I freaking LOVED this game, without a doubt it's in my top 3 all-time favorite games. It's one of the very few games I'll replay to this day. The graphics.....oh those beautiful graphics. I hope more games can follow their lead because "mind blown" doesn't begin to cover how I felt looking at the environments, the characters and little detail that went into every little movement, fightingI freaking LOVED this game, without a doubt it's in my top 3 all-time favorite games. It's one of the very few games I'll replay to this day. The graphics.....oh those beautiful graphics. I hope more games can follow their lead because "mind blown" doesn't begin to cover how I felt looking at the environments, the characters and little detail that went into every little movement, fighting the machines. I'm always a sucker for these these types of games.

    I had to give it an 9 for 2 reasons.
    1. I wish the game itself had a longer main story.
    2. It did get a little repetitive near the end with a limited variety of enemies, the frozen wilds exp was a nice touch with more difficult enemies so that's a major benefit.

    Other than those two tiny issues, I have zero complaints about this game. I absolutely loved it.    … Expand
  44. itsamirooo
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    Wow, just wow!
    This game is so great, I played it at 2019 but It didn't feel like it was released in 2017. Eloy is great! The gameplay is great! Killing robots is sometimes hard but it feels nice anyway! This game gave me different experience of playing video game.
  45. IamTouya
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    The game is great! The game has so much detail and beauty down to the anatomy of robots! The story is a little too predictable but it actually still good. One of sony’s greatest games for the PS4’s generation
  46. SunPraisinMan
    Jul 16, 2020
    7
    It's a good game with
    Pros:
    satisfyingly bow combat Detailed rich environments Likeable main character Unique setting Wide variety of enemies to fight excluding humans Interesting main plot Cons: Unsatisfying melee combat considering there's only the spear for you to use Human ai is really lackluster Forgettable and boring side quests Forgettable and boring characters like I    It's a good game with
    Pros:
    satisfyingly bow combat
    Detailed rich environments
    Likeable main character
    Unique setting
    Wide variety of enemies to fight excluding humans
    Interesting main plot

    Cons:
    Unsatisfying melee combat considering there's only the spear for you to use
    Human ai is really lackluster
    Forgettable and boring side quests
    Forgettable and boring characters like I can't even remember anyone besides Aloy

    Overall still very well polished but could use some a lot more improvements for the upcoming sequel    … Expand
  47. Mitchjcs
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Este juego es demasiado original, tiene una historia demasiado interesante y un gameplay muy variado. Creo se ha vuelto mi IP favorita de PlayStation.
  48. Discovery1
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Took a punt in this as nothing was really known about it as it's a new IP. But wow, thoroughly enjoyed this game. Myself and my wife have played through (including the DLC) twice. Cannot wait for the next one. It's the main reason I'm getting a PS5
  49. Junoh
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This is easily one of the best open world adventure games that I've ever played. I'd put it on par with Breath of the Wild and Witcher 3. I never got around to playing the expansion but with it coming to PC I'll definitely be getting it a second time.
  50. Kieru
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This game is art! I love the design and gameplay. The story was great as well.
  51. Fabiocrv
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    One of the greatest games of the generation, great story, great graphics, great fun
  52. SemenGalyutin
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Игра в которую поиграл спустя год после выхода и то потому что жене хотелось в нее поиграть. Я считал бредом роботы динозавры, животные, но после того как начал играть и когда сюжетно объяснили почему так, эта игра стала одной из ТОП в моем списке. Великолепно все. Даже DLC в которые я не играю. Сюжет посто супер. Прочитал почти все записки, аудиозаписки,. Игра закончена. Советую всем.Игра в которую поиграл спустя год после выхода и то потому что жене хотелось в нее поиграть. Я считал бредом роботы динозавры, животные, но после того как начал играть и когда сюжетно объяснили почему так, эта игра стала одной из ТОП в моем списке. Великолепно все. Даже DLC в которые я не играю. Сюжет посто супер. Прочитал почти все записки, аудиозаписки,. Игра закончена. Советую всем. Есть над чем подумать. Продолжение, которое хотят высосать из пальца не жду и не интересно.… Expand
  53. DrewZ
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Wonderful,beautiful game with good quality and history the best Guerilla ever made and super excited for the second one
  54. King94
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I like this game, the graphics are very nice, I like its gameplay, about how to use bows to fight with robots, it's extremely good. I like its story and I look forward to the sequel.
  55. lain11644
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    A solid 7/10. It was a good game for the most part, but there was always some bad that you can pick out.

    Story - Interest though cliche, and it suffers the same problem that most open-world games have - side quests. The large amount of side quest caused the story to stagnate 30% through the main story line, losing audience in the way. Graphics - Impressive, however, the frame rate    A solid 7/10. It was a good game for the most part, but there was always some bad that you can pick out.

    Story - Interest though cliche, and it suffers the same problem that most open-world games have - side quests. The large amount of side quest caused the story to stagnate 30% through the main story line, losing audience in the way.

    Graphics - Impressive, however, the frame rate always dips when you have too much going on. Also, there's some serious problem with lighting in this game. There are times when the screen is so bright or so dark that you can't make out anything. At night, if you tilt the camera angle down, the screen becomes so dark it looks like a silhouette. I seriously think there's a bug in the lighting.

    Game play - They did well slowly introducing new mechanics using tutorial throughout the game. However, there are some really frustrating things you'll have to deal with. One thing for example, is that when you aim your bow at enemies in the sky, the grass will often completely block your view because the way third person camera works. It can be infuriating at times.

    Sound - The music was good, but it was used very sparingly. Most of the time there's no sound at all.

    World building - For an open world game it has a reasonably large map, but it's definitely not Zelda or Witcher large, and they clearly cut corners in some places. For example, many towns would have almost nothing but a tiny square inside the walls. The main enemy base has NO towns. All they had was a tiny courtyard with people making noises but no NPC's. It felt really weird. They might as well not made that part of the city at all.    … Expand
  56. ARES0987
    Jul 21, 2020
    6
    This game just didn't click with me. First lets talk about the good:

    Graphics are incredible The main protagonist is great. The Bad: This game had NO reason to be open world because the world is quite dead to be honest, side missions are bland The combat is boring for me, its just so annoying for me to be going somewhere and then some huge machine comes in and ruins it and I have to    This game just didn't click with me. First lets talk about the good:

    Graphics are incredible
    The main protagonist is great.

    The Bad:

    This game had NO reason to be open world because the world is quite dead to be honest, side missions are bland

    The combat is boring for me, its just so annoying for me to be going somewhere and then some huge machine comes in and ruins it and I have to fight it for so long

    I actually quite enjoyed the story until the end because it felt short and i wished it was longer

    Overall, i found this to be disappointing and a meh game    … Expand
  57. Game_EmotiOn
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Игру прошел на одном дыхании... Скоро выход игры на ПК, интересно глянуть графические изменения и детализацию картинки... Ждем 2-ю часть.
  58. Fedorovvlad
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Геймплей 10 из 10
    Сюжет 8 из 10
    Атмосфера + музыка 7 из 10
    Графика 10 из 10
  59. Daniel2005
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    Nearly perfect open world experience! Must play for everyone who enjoy combat whith a bow!
    There is a lot to do across the map, side quests, a lot of secret items to find, challenges that unlocks you improved weapons and other upgrades! Must play!
  60. Dionesc
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Excelente! Magnífico! Que jogo! Gráficos lindíssimos e uma jogabilidade muito fluída.
  61. PeterKoenig
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Really enjoyable game. The story was fantastic. I wanted to explore everywhere and learn what happened to humanity. Combat gets a little repetitive and the AI can be dumb (for example, watchers give up far too easily considering recon is their only purpose). I highly recommend picking the game up.
  62. ngeduardo
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Un indispensable si tienes una PS4,
    Pros
    - Sistema de juego entretenido
    -Buen diseño de personajes
    -Entorno vivo y detallado
    Contras
    -Se vuelve muy fácil en la segunda vuelta
  63. NotTheRealGhost
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion, Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the best games available to Sony fans. The immersive world and great plot are a wonder, but the only thing stopping me from giving this game a 10 is the character animations and some side quest line delivery. They can really draw you out of the game, but overall, this game is amazing!… Expand
  64. Nordost
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Loved the gameplay and storyline of this game and can’t wait until forbidden west. I platinumed this game. some of the quests were a little tedious but not too bad. Also I played this on a ps4 pro and lg 4k oled and it was gorgeous.
  65. Jessicaw
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    I found this when it was still on PS plus while browsing and was not expecting to play something that was so amazing. The story is definitely unique, characters are good and the gameplay is awesome. It's just an overall good game.
  66. Sandra1204
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Me ha gustado bastante no tenía muchas expectativas y me ha sorprendido gratamente
  67. DannyDevito
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Good story, gameplay and graphics. This new ip definitely needs a sequel. I really like the world and enemies design.
  68. Chudy11
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Moja ulubiona gra na PS4. Świat i historia jest niesamowita. Dla fanów Sci-fi tytuł obowiązkowy
  69. Huzy1
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Very fun game with a great storyline. I went for the platinum & even then, nothing was tedious. They could’ve had a different machine for the final boss but other than that, loved playing the game a lot. The DLC was also the most fun/glitchless DLC I’ve played. Different to most games I’ve played.
  70. Martma
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    The game is awesome, combat feels great , good story, however facial animations is a bit weak
  71. ZzjimbozZ
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Story 9/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Graphics 9/10

    Fantastic game. Looks great, plays great and the world is gorgeous
  72. JoshuaKnox
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    I have played through this game multiple times and I really feel like this might be the best exclusive of the PS4 generation. Alloy the main character has this amazing backstory and some of the best character development I had seen since TLOU. The story really felt like it flowed well and the graphics and color palette used were spectacular. I am excited for the sequel and even moreI have played through this game multiple times and I really feel like this might be the best exclusive of the PS4 generation. Alloy the main character has this amazing backstory and some of the best character development I had seen since TLOU. The story really felt like it flowed well and the graphics and color palette used were spectacular. I am excited for the sequel and even more excited for the game to come to PC.… Expand
  73. Dev122
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the best games that the PS4 has to offer. The landscape is gorgeous and the combat is enthralling. The main story is intriguing and keeps you wanting more with Aloy, the main protagonist shining through it all. I cannot recommend this game enough especially if you like open-world games.
  74. GeorgeFloydGay
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    Геймплей прост и интересен, НО, невооруженным глазом же видно, что механика пострелушек, скалолазаний и примитивного стелса стырена с четвертого Анчартеда, ну а лук, естественно, стырили у Ларки. Открытый мир исследовать не интересно и по факту не нужно, он пустой от слова совсем. Плотва не нужна и пешком спокойно можно пробежать. Большая часть навыков практически не играют никакой роли иГеймплей прост и интересен, НО, невооруженным глазом же видно, что механика пострелушек, скалолазаний и примитивного стелса стырена с четвертого Анчартеда, ну а лук, естественно, стырили у Ларки. Открытый мир исследовать не интересно и по факту не нужно, он пустой от слова совсем. Плотва не нужна и пешком спокойно можно пробежать. Большая часть навыков практически не играют никакой роли и были вставлены лишь бы вставить. Гринд и фарм кумарили всю игру, искусственное растягивание геймплея игре пошел только во вред. Ей богу, я всю игру пробегал в стандартной броне и со стандартным луком на нормальном уровне сложности, и мне было нормально (и только идиот будет говорить о раскрытии потенциала через самый сложный режим).
    Сюжетная основа годная, фишка потребления органиков роботами сразу выпускает ностальгическую слезу по второму Масс Эффекту. Но при прохождении было куча нелогичностей днищенских. Окей, ученая пожертвовала собой во спасение других, но при этом она взяла на базу идиота, который и возвел Судный День в абсолют, плюс оставила ему какие-то права, отчего этот дебил снова заварил кашу. Реально, просто гениально. Сама главная героиня - типичная баба с яйцами, все может, всесильная и везде сует свой сраный нос. Второстепенные персонажи не раскрыты совершенно, они как были картоном, так им и остались, характер не меняется, как были пустышками в начале, так ими же и остались в конце. Фем подтекст не может не "радовать". Все бабы сильные, независимые, еще и в некоторых областях и у истоков верхушки стоят, а мужики или злодеи, или мудаки, или просто нюни бесхарактерные, никакой половой дискриминации при разработке мира нет-нет-нет. На кой хер ввели возможность выбора в диалогах (фыркнуть, посюсюкать или хладнокровие), если оно ни на что не влияет совершенно?
    Я сильно разочарован игрой, таких похвал она точно не заслуживает. Если бы она не была эксклюзивом, то ей бы точно дифирамб не пели. Однозначно одна из самых переоцененных игр, которые мне доводилось играть.    … Expand
  75. TommyLoukas
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Not often do we get new Ips this unique!
    The game is a blast with likeable characters, fun and smooth combat. The game never feels repetitive theres a vast amount of different mechanic monsters and human enemys with sooo many different ways to take them down. The graphics are great buy man this has to be one of the most gorgeous games ive played. The story is really cool, a little cliche    Not often do we get new Ips this unique!
    The game is a blast with likeable characters, fun and smooth combat. The game never feels repetitive theres a vast amount of different mechanic monsters and human enemys with sooo many different ways to take them down. The graphics are great buy man this has to be one of the most gorgeous games ive played. The story is really cool, a little cliche sometimes and some iffy dialog but the gameplay and open world are fantastic.    … Expand
  76. Jmart8
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    (Action RPG gamer) This actually became one of my favourite games of all time. Amazing story, female main character without feeling pushed or extra nonsense, the world feels alive, very fun and engaging gameplay, not too short..it's a very easy recomendation and every Playstation owner should play it
  77. Spammenotinoz
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    What a lovely surprise. I found this in clearance, and my only regret is not having heard of this earlier.
    Excellent storyline, lots of action and very large open world levels to explore.
    The AI is pretty decent and you need to use the appropriate weapon for each critter. The gameplay is smooth and the visuals are very impressive. The devs did such a good job, I felt guilty about    What a lovely surprise. I found this in clearance, and my only regret is not having heard of this earlier.
    Excellent storyline, lots of action and very large open world levels to explore.
    The AI is pretty decent and you need to use the appropriate weapon for each critter.
    The gameplay is smooth and the visuals are very impressive.
    The devs did such a good job, I felt guilty about buying this from the target clearance bin.    … Expand
  78. edtks
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The open world in this game is gorgeous, the story is well-written and the combat are well-designed, it is the best and funnest thing in this game, pretty challenging and intense when fighting a few machines at the same time. Just sometimes the animation during character dialogues is odd but it's not an issue to the gameplay itself. Totally a must-play for fans of open-world and ARPG.
  79. OrizonOfDawn
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    such an amazing journey, one of a must have games for the ps4 and in my book top 10 games of all time easily right up there with Breath of the Wild.
  80. KasperNyvang
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    I think the review talks for themselves. I don't thing i can add something different to tell. It's a good game.
  81. Lizziemuffin
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrível, não é enjoativo coisa rara em mundos abertos, gráficos maravilhosos, história legal, jogabilidade foda demais recomendo
  82. CommJaneShepard
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game has everything I've ever wanted. Great protagonist, great game-play and, especially, GREAT plot/story.
  83. MkaySweet
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Lovely graphics and beautiful open world. Gameplay is real fun and I enjoyed the story mostly cause of the great character Aloy. That's how you make a well written female character.
  84. Saffren
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    I liked and its worth money u spend on it,but for me its not a game that i would play second or third time again.
  85. ApexGrehpadenie
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    10/10, всем кто ставит игре 0 за цену ПК издания, хочется пожелать пососать хуй
  86. Butpuppet
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Defiantly my favorite game on the PS4. Beautiful graphics, cool story, lovable main character.
  87. ProjectEchoes
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    The beauty of this game's world takes the cake, baby. The gameplay is so much fun and let me say, the story has some incredible moments. I am thrilled for the upcoming sequel on PS5.
  88. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    So much fun. A dense and smart narrative with a likable lead craft one of the most unique open worlds in years.
  89. Savolainen
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    Peli oli tarinaltaan hauska ja varsinki aöku lähti mielenkiintosesti käyntiin... Mutta puolessa välissä alko jo kyllästyttää peli sen toistuvuuden kanssa ja jotenkin tarina jämähti paikalleen... Lopussa tarina sai arvosensa lopun ja siksi annan 7 koska kummatkaan ei iha menny huipuunsa mutta lopulta oli ihan ok..
  90. lovealwayswise
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is the first game that has made me enjoy combat. It's usually the thing I hate most about a game, but for the first time ever, I actually looked forward to the fights. I love the mechanics and the selection of enemies, and even after a few playthroughs, I'm not tired of it. Also, as someone who enjoys post-apocalyptic stories, I love the world of Horizon. It's not onlyHorizon Zero Dawn is the first game that has made me enjoy combat. It's usually the thing I hate most about a game, but for the first time ever, I actually looked forward to the fights. I love the mechanics and the selection of enemies, and even after a few playthroughs, I'm not tired of it. Also, as someone who enjoys post-apocalyptic stories, I love the world of Horizon. It's not only beautiful to look at, but it's also filled with amazing stories. I also love how we could sometimes decide how Aloy reacted to certain situations, as it made the experience more personal for me. I hope we can see more of this universe and more of this character in the future!… Expand
  91. Marcelo-Daniel
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    A única parte ruim nisso tudo é que este jogo acaba e aí você fica ansioso esperando a continuação. Esse é o top 3 do ps4 com certeza
  92. Lincoln_Dechart
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Эта игра просто шедевр. Да, мой комментарий абсолютно не актуален, но если ты его читаешь, просто знай, это ШЕДЕВР! Да, у игры есть масса проблем: например тупейшие NPC, им наплевать абсолютно на всё, ты можешь даже прыгать по их головам; не самая лучшая дальность прорисовки, да и вцеломЭта игра просто шедевр. Да, мой комментарий абсолютно не актуален, но если ты его читаешь, просто знай, это ШЕДЕВР! Да, у игры есть масса проблем: например тупейшие NPC, им наплевать абсолютно на всё, ты можешь даже прыгать по их головам; не самая лучшая дальность прорисовки, да и вцелом
  93. Otari00
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Una sorpresa este juego, un mundo increible con los mejores gráficos que has podido ver en esta generación, una gran historia y una gozada los combates de Alloy contra las máquinas. Esperando con ansia la segunda parte en ps5.
  94. RickiCorreia
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    Very good game!
    The story is compelling and the characters are very interesting.
    What I think is best aspect of this game is the environment. Everything seems so alive and the world seems to really connect within.
    The protagonists are well built and their motivations are quite relatable.
  95. Chaby
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    My 1st game in PS4. This game was why I that's why i bought PS4. Worth it.
    Graphics 10/10
    Music and "feeling" 10/10
    Control of weapons 8/10 (my bad, I need learn to use controller aiming.)

    Story 10/10. One of game what should have been suggested to Asimov price.
    Side quests is huge more content.
  96. Kiomarv
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Одна из любимых игр поколения!Великолепный сюжет крутейший гемплей, прекрасная графика!
  97. i_therfnji
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
  98. vassbarrela
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, a exploração desse jogo é simplesmente fantástica, gostei dos cenários da ambientação do jogo dos inimigos sinceramente falando se tens uma PlayStation 4 acho que deverias experimentar um dia esse jogo.
  99. JoKeR_AlexS
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Este comentário é universal nas minhas reviews. Apenas quero dar nota aos jogos e caso queiram saber mais alguma coisa sobre o jogo, aconselho a ver outras reviews ou até mesmo a experimentar o jogo.
  100. Yngeeoon
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn является прекрасным доказательством того, что если вы дадите разработчикам творческую свободу и время, вы получите сладкую награду
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 115 Critic Reviews

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