Horizon Call of the Mountain

 PlayStation 5
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 134 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 18 out of 134
  3. Negative: 32 out of 134

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  1. Betrunkenimkiez
    Mar 1, 2023
    5
    A lot of climbing and shooting arrows. 70 Euros for a seven hour game is too much. I wouldn't buy this game again.
  2. sakul69
    Feb 23, 2023
    7
    The game itself has great graphics, and it's great for you to show your family and friends what VR is all about, a pity that a good part of the game is you climbing mountains, at the beginning it's cool, but after a few hours it starts to get boring, the best parts of the game are the fights against the machines, making items, etc.... I wish it was a game with more moments like these,The game itself has great graphics, and it's great for you to show your family and friends what VR is all about, a pity that a good part of the game is you climbing mountains, at the beginning it's cool, but after a few hours it starts to get boring, the best parts of the game are the fights against the machines, making items, etc.... I wish it was a game with more moments like these, instead of climbing mountains all the time, the game itself had great potential, but it couldn't live up to my expectations, a solid 7/10… Expand
  3. aljirik1992
    Mar 2, 2023
    7
    Ой кто-то с горочки спустился…

    Экз партизанов во всём, без исключения, уступает VR детищу Габена, но и не является технодемкой для новой приблуды соней. Пришедшим в доль и поперёк налюбоваться здешней булочкой с корицей, стоит закатать губень и не расчитывать на что-то большее чем «Смотри, но рукамитне трогай». В плане расширения вселенной игра весьма сносно даёт поглядеть на допотопный    Ой кто-то с горочки спустился…

    Экз партизанов во всём, без исключения, уступает VR детищу Габена, но и не является технодемкой для новой приблуды соней. Пришедшим в доль и поперёк налюбоваться здешней булочкой с корицей, стоит закатать губень и не расчитывать на что-то большее чем «Смотри, но рукамитне трогай». В плане расширения вселенной игра весьма сносно даёт поглядеть на допотопный футуризм в новой перспективе, но не больше. Сама по себе история подана грамотно, а геймплей не удручает, но лудонарративный диссонанс тут, как ни в одной другой части серии выражен ярко и от него очень трудно избавиться из-за ситуёвин в которые впутывают главного героя хедлайнеры SONY, при этом есть возможность цепляться не только киркой за горы, но и глазу есть за что зацепиться. Хоть и без особого изыска, но с должным лоском к вопросу графена создатели KILLZONE подошли скурпулёзно, дабы мыло не щипало, а открывающиеся виды нет-нет да захватывали дух.

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  4. xSubjectX420
    May 20, 2023
    10
    This is the most beautiful game in the early days of PSVR2, and none other even comes close. There are several different tools you can use for climbing which keeps it from getting too stale, and the plot is decent.
  5. mastermenelag
    Feb 24, 2023
    8
    a beautiful VR experience with exceptional graphics and physics. the climbs are sometimes long and tiring but rewarding and fun thanks to the various tools that will be found. the rail combat system works very well and is fun. Excellent item crafting.
  6. corbro
    Feb 25, 2023
    7
    Still playing through this. As others have said it’s mostly climbing. It gets a bit dull climbing all the time. There needs to be more puzzles and battles. I got this with the PSVR2 bundle and it’s definitely not worth the price you pay for it to be included.
  7. xEDUx
    Feb 24, 2023
    9
    Incredibly spectacular compared to most titles for this type of device, graphically it is the best thing that has been seen and marks a before and after. As for possibilities in interaction in the environment it is a step down than Alyx but the immersion that it entails together with the adaptive triggers and the aptic vibration of the controls and the helmet itself makes us facing one ofIncredibly spectacular compared to most titles for this type of device, graphically it is the best thing that has been seen and marks a before and after. As for possibilities in interaction in the environment it is a step down than Alyx but the immersion that it entails together with the adaptive triggers and the aptic vibration of the controls and the helmet itself makes us facing one of the best games in virtual reality along with titles such as Resident evil 8,GT7 and Alyx… Expand
  8. aot93
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    It’s not perfect, but it’s great. Great visuals, unmatchably immersive and even though I agree the climbing can get stale, it’s not all the game is about. If anything I could wish less climbing and more action/crafting. All in all it’s great step ahead in VR and if things keep going this way we have great VR games ahead of us. Thanks Guerrilla and Sony :)
  9. ChronoSee
    Feb 24, 2023
    6
    The game greatly showcases the power of PS5 and PS VR2. That been said the climbing gets old really fast, it's one of the most motion sickness educing games I played so far. If you can, just pick up the trail version, you won't be missing much.
  10. Turbo2001
    Feb 24, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a 6 maybe 7. Played a few hours and its nice but no wow factor for me. Had PSVR 1 and after short while found graphics to be rubbish. PSVR 2 obvious upgrade and looking forward to playing Grand Turismo 7 which seems to better showcase. PSVR 2 for me now is what PSVR 1 should have been last time. If it's your first time to VR you will appreciate more. Horizon just a bit dull.… Expand
  11. Mixer1207
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    Game is incredible and the one to beat at the moment for VR. Not since Half Life Alyx have I been this wowed in VR. Was going to give it a 9 but doing 10 to counter all of the people hating giving very low scores and clearly have not ever played the game.
  12. tvbae
    Apr 3, 2023
    3
    Basically a climbing simulator. There's no open world style exploration like other Horizon games. The combat is one note. Seriously, most of this game is just awkward climbing simulation. The graphics are fantastic. But graphics with nothing else of substance to back it up is not worth buying.
  13. Cyshox
    Apr 9, 2023
    0
    It's a boring very limited tech demo. It doesn't have much in common with the actual Horizon games. Also it's definitely not a system seller or something that could convince anyone to spend $550 for PSVR2.
  14. onemorelevel_1
    Feb 25, 2023
    4
    The game is about 85% climbing and that's it. I payed this for full 70€ price and all I got was a climbing simulator. Horizon Call of the Mountain was about 6-8 hours long and I want my money back. It also tests your physical strength a lot. Even though the fighting scenes were good and well made, and the graphics looked nice, it's not worth the full price.
  15. Redeyeee
    Mar 20, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If this game was £15-25 it would honestly be 4-5 star but charging £60 for a 4 hour game isn't okay. The climbing is literally all the same, once you've played the first 3 mission you won't encounter anything new or challenging throughout the other 9 missions. Each mission follows the same format of climbing and then a small boss fight in which you are only allowed to move in a circle which isn't bad but get very by the end of the story as literally every boss is under the same format sucking out the uniqueness of each machine.

    This is literally a £60 tech demo and the price for play time truly isn't worth it especially with how repetitive the small amount of content actually is.    … Expand
  16. MyCreamHUN
    Mar 16, 2023
    4
    Very casual, the most important things are very short (like the fighting), it is a techdemo, not a game... Sony want to convince people to buy PSVR2 for this games? Very sad. And I am very sad too. :/ Buy this on hard discount only!
  17. hoohoo
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    The game worth a 10, I just wish it was a bit longer and allowed a bit more freedom.
  18. INCA-Channel
    Feb 24, 2023
    9
    Ein wahnsinnig gutes Game, sehr prachtvolle Grafik und das Interesse an die Geschichte von Horizon 1 & 2 wird geweckt. Dazu gibt es an jeder Ecke Kleinigkeiten zu entdecken, man kann z.B. verschiedene Stammes-Musikinstrumente ausprobieren. Auch cool umgesetzt das man seine Werkzeuge mit den eigenen zusammenbauen muss. Horizon kann ich nur absolut empfehlen, es ist jede Minute wert.
  19. Playstation4Win
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Wow! I didn't expect it to be this good! It looks beautiful. It is much more immersive than non-vr. Climbing is so much fun. Using the bow without aim assist is a challenge to behold. There is no game on vr to this level. This should be your first game. Go buy it now and enjoy!
  20. Peanuts_dx
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
    I would recommend this to anyone who is getting a psvr 2. It's a brilliant showcase of the power of the psvr 2 combined with the ps5. Yes, there is a lot of climbing, but I enjoyed that part of the game and thought it was worth it for the breathtaking views you get. The combat is exhilarating but I did think there was a lack of weapon variety, especially compared to all the climbing toolsI would recommend this to anyone who is getting a psvr 2. It's a brilliant showcase of the power of the psvr 2 combined with the ps5. Yes, there is a lot of climbing, but I enjoyed that part of the game and thought it was worth it for the breathtaking views you get. The combat is exhilarating but I did think there was a lack of weapon variety, especially compared to all the climbing tools you get. As a VR game this is a 9/10 for me, but as a horizon game it's more of a 4. But I think you shouldn't view this as a full fledged Horizon game and more like a beefy VR entry title.… Expand
  21. Timsen375
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Ich hab erst zwei Stunden gespielt, bin aber so beeindruckt von dem was ich erlebt hab, dass ich gerne jetzt schon ein Fazit ziehen will. Ich bin verblüfft, wie gut dieses Spiel aussieht und wie krass viel Laune das bogen schießen macht. Dass klettern, die Aussicht, die Atmosphäre… einfach nur wow! Muss man echt mal erlebt haben!
  22. gvanhamme
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Beautiful game - I like the climbing a lot but you’ve got to be a fan of that of course.
  23. timvano02
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    I really liked the combat of the game from the start and I wasn't a huge fan of the climbing at the start. However, this really grew on me and I liked it very much later on in the game.
  24. vaknonirke
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    我歌唱火焰，在我的眼睛周围，他们永远不会害怕，就像敌人奔向太阳
  25. XY_UNGEL_ST
    Mar 22, 2023
    8
    It is not perfect and far away from beeing that but it is a good and solid game that shows the power of the PS5 and the quality of the VR2. 40% less climbing and for that 25% Quests and 25% fights and double the time and the Game would have been a 90++. All in all a must buy in my eyes even for the 70€ but within the Bundle it was 50 and thats totally okay.
  26. ArseBiscuits
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a fantastic game! The climbing and little puzzles are excellent and you really feel like you're climbing mountains and making progress though a real world compared to flat gaming. The physics and interactive activities such as painting, instrument playing and arrow crafting are a delight and the combat is fast and furious. I think they've done a bloody good job in producing one of the best looking VR games in history. This game is a 9/10 but I have to give it 10 due to all the idiots giving fake reviews.… Expand
  27. Raistlin77
    Feb 28, 2023
    0
    Should have called it "Climb up the Mountain" because that's pretty much what you're doing 90% of the time. I was expecting an open world RPG. I got a climbing simulator. A linear one at that. Even if you like the "early VR" games that over-compensate for not being able to track your legs with a lot of climbing, I'd recommend waiting for Vader Immortal. You'll have a better experience andShould have called it "Climb up the Mountain" because that's pretty much what you're doing 90% of the time. I was expecting an open world RPG. I got a climbing simulator. A linear one at that. Even if you like the "early VR" games that over-compensate for not being able to track your legs with a lot of climbing, I'd recommend waiting for Vader Immortal. You'll have a better experience and probably spend about half as much money. This is not even close to being a $60 game. It should be $20 at the very most.… Expand
  28. lisasimpsonjuni
    Mar 1, 2023
    0
    Climbing gets stale really fast, and you get used to the visuals within just 1 hour.
    There isn't much to this "game", it's yet another tech demo.
    Main character is boring, story is feather light and doesn't make you feel much at all. Combat feels restrictive, climbing can make you feel really sick. As was the case for me and my friends. After just 20 minutes one of my friends already    Climbing gets stale really fast, and you get used to the visuals within just 1 hour.
    There isn't much to this "game", it's yet another tech demo.
    Main character is boring, story is feather light and doesn't make you feel much at all.
    Combat feels restrictive, climbing can make you feel really sick. As was the case for me and my friends. After just 20 minutes one of my friends already started asking if we could go and do something else. We only kept going for another 40 min because this was supposed be to fun to do, which it wasn't. Not recommended. We re-watched Shrek 2 instead. Finished the game later by myself. Such a huge disappointment.

    Don't waste your money buying tedious tech demo's. If this is all VR has to offer then we are out.
    Yet another hype that will be collecting dust tomorrow. Pissed we paid $550 for crap.    … Expand
  29. Murtatha
    Feb 24, 2023
    0
    It's just another disappoinntment, filled with glitches, from frames, many technical issues. Not recommend
  30. Arminiussss
    Mar 3, 2023
    0
    boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring!!!!!!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 71
  3. Negative: 0 out of 71
  1. IGN Adria
    Apr 17, 2023
    80
    An all-new Horizon experience that, with the help of the powerful PSVR 2, will transport you directly into this unique world full of mechanical animals, with never more opportunities to interact in one solid-length adventure for a VR title.
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  2. GamesHub
    Apr 11, 2023
    60
    As a feat of technical artistry, it’s impressive, sleek, and often breathtaking. But as you’re dangling off a cliff edge, taking a breather from endless, repetitive mountain climbing, you’ll find yourself wondering whether novelty is really enough to justify such a loosely-tied journey. While the experience is impressive in fits and starts, Horizon Call of the Mountain ultimately feels like a puzzle with several pieces missing.
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  3. WellPlayed
    Apr 10, 2023
    80
    Feeling every bit like a AAA game set in the Horizon universe, Call of the Mountain is an immersive and visually impressive experience that falters somewhat in the combat department.
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