Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores

 PlayStation 5
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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2566 Ratings

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  1. Homesliiced
    Apr 28, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played the first and second and got both platinums. They were super fun. This dlc however, is overpriced and short. Not only that but the story by adding an lgb character was very disappointing. I don’t understand why some developers try so hard in pushing these ideas. I respect individuals who live as such but the majority doesn’t, so why is it in games? Visuals are great as always but very disappointing characters and script choices. I will not be supporting these developers that keep encouraging these kind of scripts.… Expand
  2. chambersix
    Apr 27, 2023
    1
    HZD was formally my all time favorite game, but this dlc demonstrates how they're willing to sacrifice a once beloved character to send a message. It's clearly pandering and shoe horned in. I'll never buy guerrilla games project again and now that I have a PC that is better than a PS5, I can ditch Sony too. Who knows who Kratos will fall for in the next installment...
  3. AvatarSane
    Apr 21, 2023
    2
    Review from someone who loves this universe very much. I am disappointed. The developers could come up with and show so many interesting and leading to the continuation, but they did... this.

    I should warn you that I'm only talking about the main story quests. Let's start with the good. The battle with Horus in the final is tense and dynamic, the gameplay is divided into several    Review from someone who loves this universe very much. I am disappointed. The developers could come up with and show so many interesting and leading to the continuation, but they did... this.

    I should warn you that I'm only talking about the main story quests. Let's start with the good. The battle with Horus in the final is tense and dynamic, the gameplay is divided into several sections, each of which is a separate arena. The nature and music is amazing. You can swin on new machine and fly high as you can. Very beautilul clouds.

    Remember the most interesting story of Frozen Wilds, where Aloy visited the Banuk tribe and found out mysterious secrets together with the locals? So forget it.

    And it's not even about deceived expectations. The second part, in principle, became simpler and more mundane and less focused on the details of Laura, although there were also enough of them, and I liked the progression of the main character on the way to the team. In Burning Shores, it's about the lack of sense in this add-on as a whole. It can even be described in a few lines: One Zenith survived and fled to Hollywood to fix his spaceship there and fly to another planet. The launch of the ship will cause pollution of these lands, so Aloy and Seyka (one of the Quen) try to stop him. Zenith activates Horus, but still loses.

    THAT'S ALL. I am not kidding. No clues to the future, no hint of the position of Hephaestus, no reasoning about the nature of Nemesis, no at least somewhat ambiguous antagonist (which was the same Faro), no clear trail that would help stop Nemesis, just a dull wandering around the islands back and forth. And it's poor written. The all situations feels like a bad rom-com. There is a siluation when our characters trying to sneak to enemy base and saying to the guards: "HEY WE MET YOUR FRIEND AND HE TOLD US WE CAN PASS!" Yeah that's bad. It is very noticeable that the screenwriter has changed and he absolutely does not know how to write at least some interesting story. In the main task of the add-on, the hand of the "brilliant" screenwriter is generally seen everywhere in the form of the thought "I live as I want, the team is not a decree for me." No depth and interestingness of the characters, just a direct hacking of the phrase from the screen: BOSSES ARE BAD, LET'S REBEL! This is very much out of the tone of the narrative of both games, and the decrease in the quality of the script is noticeable to the naked eye.

    Oh yes, there is also a love line that was forcibly inserted or what the authors allegedly tried to show us, which is perhaps the biggest pain for me. Why? Because Seyka is boring and uninteresting character but typical interaction between her and Aloy somehow born the "attraction". You know after literally the SAME situation in Ikrie or Talanah arc which you can describe the same words: brave woman warrior and almost match for Aloy lost part of the family and now trying to safe them or memory of them in battle + she doesn't accept any authority. But they decided like this was never happened and Seyka in this situation somehow love interest right now? That's why I don't believe in this story. It comes from literally NOTHING.I love this universe so much and don't mind gay characters whom i met in Horizon games. But if they wanted a romance line i prefer to choose between man, woman or no romantic interest at all for protagonist. But here they just forced one bad line. It is especially hard to believe when Aloy tells Seyka that she has become an example for her in everything. And I sit at this moment and think: why? No, seriously, when? The only thing that Seyka remembers is the incessant comments admiring every action of Aloy like "There you go! Or whining about how everyone around are bad. Or yelling and running away. Nothing more. Therefore, the scene when Aloy holds out her hand to Seyka and says that she cares about this fool feels strained, if not mocking. In Aloy's friendship with Erend or Kotallo, there is more dynamics and real care, not to mention the relationship with Beta.

    Previously, everyone could decide for himself with whom he wanted or did not want to see Aloy, and her disinterest in romantic relationships only gave a peculiar character to the character. Not to mention, during the creation of Zero Dawn, the developers said: "Aloy is a woman on a mission and she has no time to think about such things." Obviously, the producer's hand gave a sign to correct this situation at the time of the crisis and earn easy money on cheap hype. The players themselves want to choose, because there are quite a lot of attractive and charming men and women in the world of Horizon. But they just screwed all fans and made a only chose. A bad one. Only a bitter resentment that another character with a gradual development beloved by the fans of the game was sharply sacrificed to the social agenda. That's all I wanted to say.    … Expand
  4. azzakazam
    Apr 22, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was very disappointed with this. I feel like every character is an empty shell walking in an inauthentic world. Sekya is a new supporting character and portrayed to be likeable but I personally found her to be obnoxious, quippy and arrogant - like many other female characters created within the past 10 years (very prevalent in the MCU).

    For new content, there is not much to see here, there's only one brand new machine and the 4 others are just additions to ones we've seen before.

    The main villain is generic and boring. We only see him for a brief moment at the end and all we really know up until that point is "Bad man. Doing bad things. Must stop him".

    In terms of romancing, this seemed very strange and rushed to me. Aloy never showed any previous signs that she was every interested in a relationship with anyone, regardless of sex. The option to romance Sekya seemed rushed, out of character and unnecessary. If romance, even briefly had been mentioned before it wouldn't be so jarring.

    I'm just done with this franchise. Everything seems so inauthentic. This isn't a living breathing world, it's nice graphics with characters that wear silly costumes because that's they're programming. Even the way they talk it just sounds like a 21st Century Millennial! If you want a believable world that'll hold your attention, I suggest The Witcher 3.    … Expand
  5. Captiosus
    Apr 22, 2023
    7
    Pros:
    + More Horizon FW.
    + Improved foliage and cloud graphics. + New machine type. + New weapons and Quen armor. + Elite Weaves and Coils open up more options for legendary armors/weapons. Cons: - Short. 10 hours to 100% completion on New Game+ (Hard difficulty). - The antagonist was groan-worthy at best. - New valor surges and a lot of the added skills are pretty meh. - The    Pros:
    + More Horizon FW.
    + Improved foliage and cloud graphics.
    + New machine type.
    + New weapons and Quen armor.
    + Elite Weaves and Coils open up more options for legendary armors/weapons.

    Cons:
    - Short. 10 hours to 100% completion on New Game+ (Hard difficulty).
    - The antagonist was groan-worthy at best.
    - New valor surges and a lot of the added skills are pretty meh.
    - The hyped up added Zenith weapon is really weak compared to upgraded legendary weapons.
    - Too many collections padding out the playtime, not enough world building side quests.
    - Very little about Los Angeles really stood out.
    - No Tallneck for the region.
    - The Waterwing was pointless. Its functionality was needed for ONE quest, after that it was just a gimmick.
    - The skiff and the geysers were neat additions but pointless since we could fly over everything.
    - The DLC added a lot of graphical issues: Texture and shadow pop-in, texture glitches, lighting oddities.
    - Most of the music was recycled from the base game.
    - Erend, Zo, Alva, and Kotello were removed from their post-game locations and replaced with text "notes".
    - The relationship angle was hurried and felt forced. I don't care about the lesbian angle at all, but after two games of brushing off romantic interests, Aloy develops romantic feelings for someone she just meets and spends a couple days with? Simply because she reminds her of herself? It's bad writing, that's my problem with it.

    Overall, felt it was step below the base game and a major step below The Frozen Wilds DLC for original Horizon Zero Dawn. Unlikely I'll ever play this again as I've already exhausted everything there is to see and do.    … Expand
  6. abslt
    Apr 24, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Compared to other works, I felt that the Horizon series was very unkind in not allowing players to decide on the delicate part of romance, despite giving them choices in various aspects. I feel that Guerrilla miscalculated the episode of Aloy's romance and the feelings of the player who had been with her for a long time. Additionally, such an important story should not have been done in DLC. If they wanted to depict this, it should have been done in the third game.

    It is very reasonable that some people do not feel satisfied after seeing such a sudden ending.

    If they had shown the process of developing relationships with various characters that they had encountered so far and allowed players to choose how to respond, I would have wanted the ending of this game to be left to the player. Even if they did not leave it to the player, I wanted them to leave a little more margin more carefully.

    Also, I think that many people felt uneasy about the fact that while Aloy was almost in a state of love at first sight, she suddenly confessed her feelings in the ending without feeling any affection from Seyka.

    Of course, it's not like I absolutely hated the idea of Aloy being paired with a certain character, or that I needed the story to unfold exactly as I had imagined, or that I disliked the idea of Aloy being a homosexual. Not at all. It's just that if there were more nuanced options available, I think I could have been more satisfied.

    It wasn't like Horizon to have such an uncharacteristically shallow portrayal, despite the careful psychological depictions that had been built up thus far. It felt like Guerrilla made Aloy play a role in the story they wanted to tell, rather than letting her character naturally develop a romantic interest.

    Either way, it's heartbreaking to feel such disappointment in a beloved game due to the lack of consideration and shallowness displayed in this aspect of the Horizon series. It's a significant loss for me personally to be unable to enjoy walking in such a beautifully evolved world due to the disappointment.    … Expand
  7. MacQuible
    Apr 22, 2023
    9
    Good DLC with a fair price for what you get. The Gameplay is good. The Views are great. The Music is great. The Story is absolutely okay with pushing the character development of aloy further. This is totaly in line with her developments in part 2. PS: Most ppl who rate this dlc low never played it. Never made their own experience. Dont be like them. Make your own experience and your own Decision.
  8. Andreeesg
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    the first game is pretty boring, but it has a cool story. The second game is average in everything, now this DLC is terrible in everything
  9. Aloy_4hrs_dlc
    Apr 20, 2023
    1
    There is only about 4hrs gameplay for the main story content. Side quests are repetitive. Game play is as weak as the main game. Story is snoozing and predictable. Just wait for the dlc free on PSN or have a major discount in PC one year late. You won't miss anything. April definitely have better choices game than this dlc.
  10. Cyshox
    Apr 21, 2023
    2
    The content is somewhat decent but everything feels like a generic afterthought that could have been implemented in the base game if it wasn't cross-gen. Sony is dropping the ball lately.
  11. StingerWolf
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    Well another one bites the dust. The first game was rather nice, I have liked it very much. Not so the second game, which had almost the same concept, but with horrible story and bland characters. The dlc tops this and brings in even politics and propaganda, trying to compensate for the quality and content with it is absolutely lacking. For anyone who doesn't understand: keeping theWell another one bites the dust. The first game was rather nice, I have liked it very much. Not so the second game, which had almost the same concept, but with horrible story and bland characters. The dlc tops this and brings in even politics and propaganda, trying to compensate for the quality and content with it is absolutely lacking. For anyone who doesn't understand: keeping the political agenda does not fill the void of a well done game. It would have been nice if the dlc learns from the mistakes of the main game, but sadly, it didn't.… Expand
  12. GSh773
    Apr 22, 2023
    2
    Visually look awesome, but what about storytelling? Aloy lesbian! What are you doing Sony & Guerilla really? Stop doing it with your characters. That’s awful plot, you create a wonderful world, and absolutely awful minor characters. Bad really bad. I love this franchise, and I don’t want to see how you’ll destroy it. and now I’m start thinking about 3 part, and it scares me.
  13. gamakazil
    Apr 25, 2023
    0
    A Crushing Disappointment - 0/10

    As a passionate fan of Horizon Zero Dawn, its sequel Horizon Forbidden West, and the talented studio behind these incredible games, it is with a heavy heart that I must express my profound disappointment with the latest DLC, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores. The world of Horizon is vast, beautiful, and full of intrigue, and in the past, it has    A Crushing Disappointment - 0/10

    As a passionate fan of Horizon Zero Dawn, its sequel Horizon Forbidden West, and the talented studio behind these incredible games, it is with a heavy heart that I must express my profound disappointment with the latest DLC, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores.

    The world of Horizon is vast, beautiful, and full of intrigue, and in the past, it has been a true pleasure to embark on countless adventures with Aloy. Unfortunately, Burning Shores takes a sharp and jarring departure from the elements that made the franchise so captivating. Instead, the DLC panders to current popular trends, seemingly desperate to tick checkboxes rather than delivering a compelling and immersive experience.

    The most glaring issue with Burning Shores is the complete lack of choice, which breaks the immersion that had been so lovingly crafted in the main games. The decisions we make as Aloy and the impact they have on the world around us have always been a key aspect of the Horizon experience. By stripping this away, the DLC feels like a hollow shell of what the franchise once was.

    I cannot help but feel a sense of loss for the hundreds of hours I invested in the first and second games, along with their respective DLCs. The time, mind, and soul I dedicated to this incredible universe now feel wasted, as the newest addition to the series betrays the very essence of what made it so engaging.

    As someone who deeply cares about the studio and the world they have created, I am left wanting nothing more than to reclaim the time I spent on Burning Shores. I hope that the developers will learn from this misstep and return to the captivating storytelling and immersive gameplay that earned them a dedicated fanbase in the first place.    … Expand
  14. marmotmx
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores is a great material that returns us in a spectacular way to the world of Horizon, a brief but entertaining look to the evolution of the title on the works for the next delivery. An incredibly polished combat, more dynamic options, bigger and deadlier machines and a pretty satisfying boss battle all interwoven in a moving and engaging story.
  15. Bash87
    Apr 24, 2023
    0
    Very bad story not expecting this from horizon games. I was expecting more from Sony
  16. GameforGamers
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    This DLC is absolutely terrible and not worth anyone's time. The story is poorly written, Even if you have enjoyed the main game, this DLC will make you hate it. Avoid it at all costs, as it is not worth the money
  17. Mohamed_Bala
    Apr 26, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't believe they did this to horizon forbidden west most waited dlc . This game doesn't deserve this. We don't want to see this type of things ever again we just want to play games… Expand
  18. iasim
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    Sooo bad this add-on is just terrible I recommend everyone not to purchase it.
  19. Kaka_Rawezh
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    game is not a place for Political problems we are not supporting any kinda Political problems in game industry
  20. peyman24
    Apr 23, 2023
    1
    The game has nothing new, maybe its only purpose is an ideology for the first character of the game, but the game itself is completely repetitive and boring, repetitive and boring missions, boring stereotypes.
  21. Jrosa56
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    Game is absolute trash! The writing is just atrocious. Graphics doesn’t make a game great.
  22. rampantrabbit
    Apr 22, 2023
    1
    Sick of 'the message' interfering with everything, now my gaming.
    DLC is lacklustre and don't see why this was PS5 only, not much added???
    One that can be happily skipped, they have lost the magic of the first game.
  23. indorilnerevar
    Apr 22, 2023
    3
    Visuals 10/10, content to world size ratio 3/10, unneeded romance arc feeling rushed and forced 0/10. I'd say 3 is a fair average.
  24. ArmorOfFaith
    Apr 22, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an authentic review from a long time fan of the series. I remember pre-ordering the game back when the first game was announced. I was excited because it looked right up my alley, exciting new character and location/story, I was excited after finishing the first game because it was so, so good. Then, the sequel came out years after that. Again, same level of excitement. When I finished it, I was mostly happy with everything, there were some LBGT content but thankfully Aloy was not apart of that much. But then this DLC came out. I pre ordered it months back then a day or two before the release, I find out that GG decided to make her a lesbian. I got attacked on twitter for making such comments and how upsetting it is to me that you guys would rather ruin a character then make a compelling story line. Or at least, let the compelling story line be the main focus. But instead, at the VERY end of the game we get a "choice" if you want to call it that. This choice did not give us the ability to fully say no, only to "put it off" I and many others say Aloy as a character who had no time for relationships, and especially a lesbian one. In general, this has been severely pushed in MANY entertainment these days, in such a way that it is indeed classified as brainwashing. But for those on the opposite side of the discussion, they wont believe or say it is a brainwashing tactic. This really breaks my heart, a once very loved series of mine and now I am torn and I don't know if I will ever buy anything from this game again. I had thought, Okay.. Fine, there were some gay/cross dressing characters sprinkled here and there in the game, but they wouldn't go so far as to do this to Aloy right? Sadly, I was wrong. This is disappointing. The only credit I will give, is the graphics, the scenery and only small parts of the story were decent and some exploration.. but even with that, the map is rather small comparing it to other games. This isn't just a "review bomb" it is an honest and raw review and sadly, deserved. I really hope GG will read these reviews in a non-biased manner and take into account EVERYONE who plays the game, whether they be gay or straight and really make a decent game in the future. Thank you.… Expand
  25. TonyJr
    Apr 22, 2023
    3
    This 3 I am giving only because of the brilliant open world and awesome graphics need to do better on the story department felt rushed
  26. soyateo
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I give 10 to the DLC I loved the truth being very honest some bugs that could be fixed but the duration and the story I loved it.… Expand
  27. Ammarthehero
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    The DLC doesn’t add to the main story a thing , not great story A new dlc for agenda , and we don’t want that anymore
  28. Rsb20
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    Hey Sony PlayStation, this is enough. You must see a solution to the issue of the agenda. We are in a world of entertainment, not in a world full of deviant and misguided ideas. We are in a world of playing simply and rejoicing. We need a quick solution so that the PlayStation brand does not end
  29. Nunes86
    Apr 22, 2023
    1
    Praticamente jogaram no lixo a personalidade da Aloy durante os 2 jogos anteriores, os diálogos da Aloy são forçados ela praticamente o tempo todo demonstrando um interesse amoroso por uma pessoa que ela acabou de conhecer, praticamente não teve máquinas novas que desafiaram o jogador exceto pelo Boss final, tem pop-up nos carregamentos de tela, Aloy continua sem uma habilidade de defesa,Praticamente jogaram no lixo a personalidade da Aloy durante os 2 jogos anteriores, os diálogos da Aloy são forçados ela praticamente o tempo todo demonstrando um interesse amoroso por uma pessoa que ela acabou de conhecer, praticamente não teve máquinas novas que desafiaram o jogador exceto pelo Boss final, tem pop-up nos carregamentos de tela, Aloy continua sem uma habilidade de defesa, quando vai ao solo parece que tira um cochilo, a DLC não agrega quase nada a história central do oeste proibido, enfim não vale o preço cheio. Sony japonesa deveria supervisionar oque suas filiais fazem com suas franquias, não imagino a Nintendo fazendo com o Mário oque a Sony fez com a Aloy. Mais uma franquia cooptada pelo lobby do amor.… Expand
  30. ZZXAB
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    I am disappointed and no longer excited for any upcoming content of the game.
  31. Ahmad2020
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why ruin your character and reduce the level of the game Have you benefited something now?… Expand
  32. Alana_Bellamont
    Apr 23, 2023
    8
    Oh my, I absolutely loved playing this DLC The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is incredibly fun, and the storyline is engaging and immersive. And let's not forget the fantastic representation of a lesbian protagonist, Aloy! It's so refreshing to see a strong and capable LGBTQ+ character at the center of such a thrilling game.

    It's 2023, and it's about time that we all learn to    Oh my, I absolutely loved playing this DLC The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is incredibly fun, and the storyline is engaging and immersive. And let's not forget the fantastic representation of a lesbian protagonist, Aloy! It's so refreshing to see a strong and capable LGBTQ+ character at the center of such a thrilling game.

    It's 2023, and it's about time that we all learn to respect and embrace the diversity that exists within our world. We should celebrate and uplift one another, rather than tearing each other down with such ignorant and hurtful behavior.

    In short, This DLC is pretty good and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys action-packed adventures and positive representation in media. Let's continue to support and promote inclusive storytelling in all forms of entertainment!    … Expand
  33. VK_cz
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    I just finish the game. Hilarious DLC. The graphics are absolutely stunning. Great story that fits in with the main story of Horizon. Looking forward to the sequel.
  34. Mantle
    Apr 23, 2023
    0
    I absolutely loved ZD, and FW was ok (really more of the same). One of the best things about this game was the need for Aloy to focus all of Her time on saving the planet from certain doom and rejecting anything less (like a true soldier does, VERY refreshing). The fact that this DLC is so small and that Aloy suddenly has time to develop a relationship with someone she has JUST MET isI absolutely loved ZD, and FW was ok (really more of the same). One of the best things about this game was the need for Aloy to focus all of Her time on saving the planet from certain doom and rejecting anything less (like a true soldier does, VERY refreshing). The fact that this DLC is so small and that Aloy suddenly has time to develop a relationship with someone she has JUST MET is absurd and takes away from the Franchise as a whole. Any relationship, Straight, Gay, Beast, whatever, this franchise did not need this new addition as it is irrelevant to the Foundation and the Lore of the series. Aloy has clearly showed that she has one objective and i guess she has forgotten what it was. What next? Is she going to build a house and start a family??? Too soon Guerilla, the war is far from over. Forcing dumb sh*t into a Post Apocalytic game is like Making a Terminator turn into a Love making Machine. Until last week, I viewed Aloy as a Hardcore Machine Murdering Soldier, Hell bent on saving the entire planet. Now she is just weak and vulnerable like everyone else, and cant keep her pants on. So disappointing.… Expand
  35. Thug86
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    A very pretty ps5 exclusive. Sony at its best. A little short but it is only a doc.
  36. osamaxds
    Apr 23, 2023
    0
    A pointless addition to merely setting the agenda with no benefit to story, world, quests, or gameplay
  37. Sabarajones
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    Sadly a weak add-on and dull militancy Burning Shores doesn't add much to the story and character development seems to be optional, but if you want more creatures to defeat in stunning landscapes, you won't be disappointed.
  38. Abdulaziz1
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    nothing is added no new mechanics or story elements. Wondering what is the point of paying the premium?
  39. Mangomia
    Apr 25, 2023
    0
    This game is a big disappointment. I played Horizon Zero Dawn, The Frozen Wilds DLC and Horizon Forbidden West and all where great games. But this DLC failed to live up the expectations. The story I boring and doesn't even add something interesting to the lore of the franchise. The characters are terrible writing. The relationship between Aloy and Seyka is rushed and felt very forced. 0/10 for me.
  40. ysetech
    Apr 24, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For haters that put for stupid reasons. Aloy' sexual orientation is not a big surprise as Elisabeth Sobeck was with Tilda...
    Extension is great, game play is renewed, graphics are gorgeous, musics are beautiful

    I put 9 only because there is too much little bugs like forbidden west    … Expand
  41. Robak
    Apr 24, 2023
    0
    Bad story i don’t recommend buy this dlc for 20 dollars iam sad to buying this dlc
  42. danielfab
    Apr 20, 2023
    4
    I didn't like the gameplay because it's the same without any innovation that changes a lot but the story is a little good but it didn't save the game
  43. DragonKSA
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    This DLC don’t have any good story to begin with pretty bad compare to other Sony games DLCs
  44. roobb68
    Apr 23, 2023
    0
    Not worth the price,.nothing new, nothing interesting. In loved the first game
  45. VicInFlight
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    lgbt agendas, this has not been bold for a long time, this is already cowardly. A very terrible plot, not beautiful graphics, not beautiful robots can save, I'm glad that it ended quickly. Sony, you have become weak
  46. Cuquer
    Apr 24, 2023
    0
    Not a very good dlc. It is just awfully crafted.

    Skip this one , dont waste your money on it.
  47. MKY
    Apr 26, 2023
    0
    **** game.. don't waste your money on it
    mieses Spiel .. spart euch das Geld.
  48. Takanome
    Apr 25, 2023
    8
    The DLC was good, but they could have make more. There are just 2 side quests are so. The DLC feels like the the regular game, but they did the Side stuff better in horizon zero Dawn the frozen wilds.
  49. Kony2012
    Apr 22, 2023
    2
    Boring, dull story. Rating may be harsh but in comparison to the predecessors this was more on the boring side. Very fake feeling to this story.
  50. heribertolobo
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. la historia se siente forzada y que desde principio a fin empujar un romance quieras o no, aun si decides no besar al npc queda la idea bien concreta de que aloy es claramente lesbiana. ¿es un problema la orientacion sexual de aloy? en absoluto, pero se siente como si el DLC fue hecho única y exclusivamente con este objetivo y es lo que jode, porque la historia en general es MALA.
    uno se siente estafado por pagar por este contenido tan malo en historia, los agregados técnicos son fantasticos pero no vale la pena gastar mas dinero por volvar por la nube y un poco más de distancia de dibujado, es absurdo.
    hay una incongruencia total entre la magnitud del jefe final que es descomunal y lo que representas para el. te lo cargas tu solo, siendo un personaje de carne y hueso o sea nada tiene sentido. horrible.    … Expand
  51. serix
    Apr 23, 2023
    1
    I play fantasy worlds to take a break from reality. But for my own money, they push the same propaganda and problems of the real world into me. Also, the game has a bad plot and no soul.
  52. Deneroth
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    A gorgeous and deeply enjoyable game! I definitely look forward to further expansions and new content!
  53. Gamesarefun83
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    Fantastic addition to the Horizon universe!! New weapons and enemies, new Valor Surges and outfits, plus a great story and characters!! A glorious DLC. Thanks GG
  54. ofillz
    Apr 23, 2023
    1
    Review from someone who loves this game very much.This DLC is absolutely terrible and not worth anyone's time , Even if you have enjoyed the main game, this DLC will make you hate it. Avoid it at all costs, as it is not worth the money. but what about storytelling? Aloy les*! What are you doing Sony & Guerilla really? Stop doing it with your protagonist . That’s awful plot, you haveReview from someone who loves this game very much.This DLC is absolutely terrible and not worth anyone's time , Even if you have enjoyed the main game, this DLC will make you hate it. Avoid it at all costs, as it is not worth the money. but what about storytelling? Aloy les*! What are you doing Sony & Guerilla really? Stop doing it with your protagonist . That’s awful plot, you have created a wonderful world,but with absolutely an awful minor characters. I used to love this franchise, however I don’t want to see how you’ll destroy it. now I’m start thinking about 3 part, will it be riuned like the current DLC. it really scares me.From this monent the game is dead to me and I'm not gonna play this trash anymore. I want my money back.… Expand
  55. toughreaction
    Apr 25, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horizon used to be my favorite video game franchise until I played this DLC. I am sad to say that I am very disappointed for the following reasons:
    - Although the last boss fight is "kind-of" spectacular, there is no combat on the flying mount as was eluded to by the DLC art and it is mostly not fun to play !
    - Human bosses are not killable on Ultra hard difficulty as all your ammunitions and resources are depleted before the boss is dead even if you use upgraded legendary weapons and hit all the time.
    - The puzzles are still the the same old "find the battery and the access code to proceed" which is becoming very repetitive.
    - Using the aquatic mount is fun in the beginning but quickly becomes uninteresting due to the lack of activities underwater. Besides, the waters in the DLC are most of the time shallow so you feel constrained by the depth until you go back to certain deep areas of the main game.
    - The new cloud system is really not worth it. There is no pleasure whatsoever in traversing a cloud of gaz that obstructs your vision until you find your way out of it.
    - The devs still insist on the overwhelming weapon choice system and on the tedious weapon upgrade system that fans have been complaining about since the release of the main game.
    - It is still possible to buy a tribe-specific armor from a tribe that could never have any contact with the corresponding tribe nor with its neighbors which is very inconsistent with the context.
    - The new Valor surge skills are not interesting.
    - The story and the dialog are mediocre.
    - The story has a forced romance that ruined my love for the franchise.
    - There are some annoying bugs.    … Expand
  56. FerasMS
    Apr 22, 2023
    1
    It doesn’t really add anything to the game. First of all it’s overpriced and you might as well go and finish some side quests from the main game rather than paying 20$ for this horrible expansion
  57. criticoal
    Apr 25, 2023
    0
    horrible, only thing got going for it is the graphics and even that is your generic soulless realistic ones and thats for the environment, the characters look ugly as hell
  58. GeraltRUS
    Apr 23, 2023
    2
    Even more boring that HZD2 for me. Nor story driven or something new in gameplay. Such a waste for good first game and series.
  59. Farhadriddel
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    Such a boring game , nothing special about it , very bad and not balanced gameplay , uninteresting characters and setting . One of the most overrated playstation games , it's worst
  60. Saske
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    Very not interesting dialogs, this add-on is really bad and cringe . Persons are really not interesting too
  61. DanielClarkCl
    Apr 21, 2023
    2
    I put two points for the graphics. Sony before you make great games. But now that time is gone.
  62. Alarfaj97
    Apr 22, 2023
    1
    Spreading filth and rot in games and spreading the agendas of the Western world has become intolerable in games..
  63. BlastoStings
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    20 bucks of DLC for what? Better graphic fedelity and 2 bandit Camps, 3 side quest??? There Is literally nothing that justify the cost and the PS5 esclusivity!!! Why can't give us AEREAL COMBAT??? There no new mechanics, the open world Is still static with just resources to gather for reinforce weapon...it's Just boring...It's sad that the priorities right now for Guerilla are Amazing20 bucks of DLC for what? Better graphic fedelity and 2 bandit Camps, 3 side quest??? There Is literally nothing that justify the cost and the PS5 esclusivity!!! Why can't give us AEREAL COMBAT??? There no new mechanics, the open world Is still static with just resources to gather for reinforce weapon...it's Just boring...It's sad that the priorities right now for Guerilla are Amazing graphics and nothing else. The writing is still cringy and mediocre like Forbbiden West with forced lbgt propaganda and i 've nothing against that ( femshep and traynor from Mass effect 3 is my favorite Romance ever) but in this game it's just poorly executed with uninteresting character. This franchise Is reaching new peak of mediocricity but that's not my problem aniymore cause im not gonna buy anything from Guerilla in the future... Tons of Money doesn't make a good game Sony!!!… Expand
  64. LarsverbNL
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    The DLC is looking amazing. Great story with great gameplay as we know from Horizon.
  65. Sakmael
    Apr 25, 2023
    0
    Very poor scenario for this game, dont touch it. Better give your money to another title
  66. Andryu180
    Apr 21, 2023
    4
    Not great. It doesn’t add anything relevant to the main story, it doesn’t prepare at all to horizon 3 any more than the base game already did. Cringe lgbt dialogues, I liked a lot what they did in the last of us games but here it is very poorly executed. It just seem forced most of the times. Gameplay wise there’re new offensive moves to unlock but generally everything it’s the same as theNot great. It doesn’t add anything relevant to the main story, it doesn’t prepare at all to horizon 3 any more than the base game already did. Cringe lgbt dialogues, I liked a lot what they did in the last of us games but here it is very poorly executed. It just seem forced most of the times. Gameplay wise there’re new offensive moves to unlock but generally everything it’s the same as the base game, if you didn’t like that you won’t like this either… Expand
  67. Akram1
    Apr 25, 2023
    0
    It's garbage disposal of the material you want to throw in the garbage collection
  68. ramil_invider
    Apr 29, 2023
    0
    It’s worst choice to continue this game.
    I didn’t play to the end. Don’t recommend.
  69. JohnHamad5050
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    This game is just boring. You can cap as much as you want and say wow visuals stunning, but the truth is... it is just a bad game!
  70. bashstuff
    Apr 22, 2023
    3
    Скучно играть, сюжет — унылая история про любовь, побочки – унылая история про любовь, диалоги хуже чем в Геншин Импакт, котел душный, исследовать в открытом мире нечего. Баги препятствуют прохождению. Ждал выхода ДЛЦ с нетерпением, а в итоге разочарован полностьюСкучно играть, сюжет — унылая история про любовь, побочки – унылая история про любовь, диалоги хуже чем в Геншин Импакт, котел душный, исследовать в открытом мире нечего. Баги препятствуют прохождению. Ждал выхода ДЛЦ с нетерпением, а в итоге разочарован полностью
  71. nidlabmeta
    Apr 23, 2023
    1
    Avez-vous vraiment relâché cette déception après de grands jeux comme zéro aube ou ouest interdit ?
    C'est littéralement votre pire création, outre le fait que le DLC à 20 euros n'apporte vraiment rien de nouveau au jeu et à l'intrigue, vous avez donc réussi à fourrer ici aussi un sujet LGBT "très important" aujourd'hui.
    Cette ligne d'amour n'ajoute rien à la tradition ou à l'intrigue du    Avez-vous vraiment relâché cette déception après de grands jeux comme zéro aube ou ouest interdit ?
    C'est littéralement votre pire création, outre le fait que le DLC à 20 euros n'apporte vraiment rien de nouveau au jeu et à l'intrigue, vous avez donc réussi à fourrer ici aussi un sujet LGBT "très important" aujourd'hui.
    Cette ligne d'amour n'ajoute rien à la tradition ou à l'intrigue du jeu, car la supprimer ne changera rien pour la plupart.
    Mannequin lgbt, et même pour 20 euros.
    Je ne recommande pas d'acheter!    … Expand
  72. Rodrigomourastr
    Apr 23, 2023
    0
    Forçado como sempre na lacração... DLC muito abaixo em todos os requisitos, já imaginamos que existirá um declínio na franquia. Já deu o que deveria dar, pode acabar.
  73. Markytos
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Lo mejor en gráficos de la generación, de lo mejor en Gameplay..es una auténtica obra de arte
  74. Popay_
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    Es una barbaridad bajar un dlc en un detalle. No te gusta pero te olvidas del contenido del juego. Más habilidades, más robots, un nuevo personaje entrañable, jugabilidad siempre épica con el jefe final igual de épico. Vergüenza para los frustrados.
  75. ParanoydAndroyd
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    For the price of this DLC you get a great bit of content. The story is great, the optional love story is great, graphics are hands down the best in the industry, and no other game could possibly compete with that. Flight and swim mechanics with the Waterwing is awesome, and the final boss.....woooh......EPIC!!!!
  76. cicloon
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Great expansion, loved every part of it. Specially towards the end, it will surprise you for good.
  77. luke_om
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    Perderam a oportunidade de fazer batalha aérea e aquática com a arma nova, e os diálogos durante a jogatina precisam ser mais sérios, sem aquele tom heróico e descontraído que vemos em Forspoken e em desenhos infantis.
  78. Lenaverse
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    The burning shores dlc is an amazing addition to the game. Probably one of the best boss fights in series.
  79. Muhammade
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    العبة لم تقدم اي جديد في اسلوب العب والمهمات متكررة والجرافكس ضعيف والعب ممل
  80. cyberkevin
    Apr 21, 2023
    7
    That was great, but the lack of implication in the story is a little disappointing...
    Also there's just barely side content, and 5 missions to finish it.
    It still took me 10 hours, can't say it wasn't worth it, but I felt like it's just a REALLY SMALL addition to the game, not enough to go back to it once it's done...
  81. Jaydubss
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    Wokestation has done it again. This DLC is terrible. Hands down the worst game on the PS ecosystem.
  82. Fessar
    Apr 25, 2023
    1
    I was a fan of this series of games, but after the nonsense that they did with Aloy in this add-on, I won't buy any of their games anymore. One point for the graphics, it's great here.
  83. Shabibiz
    Apr 25, 2023
    1
    Sadly a disappointment...
    what a waste of money and time, although i love both Horizon's games.
    weak add-on and dull gameplay, doesn't add to the story and character... unfortunately, they killed the franchise.
    my final review is minus four out of ten... but because of stunning landscapes, and beautiful graphics my final review will be 1 out of 10.
  84. Tarikniba
    Apr 22, 2023
    1
    Adds nothing to the story and made an end to this title with the worst way possible
  85. JesteR1701
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    The main game was already a generic copy of the first game. Now this generic dlc.
  86. DEXTER4141
    Apr 24, 2023
    0
    Very boring, stupid gameplay.... I lost my money for a stupid game that I will never play again
  87. jackinvestor
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Better than the standard game in any way. Better graphics, story and game world.
  88. Nimins
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    If you like the base game Forbidden west you will love this DLC. It improves in almost every way. Great character writting and voice acting.
  89. MosaM
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    DAMN,
    HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST: BURNING SHORES is the worst thing I have ever played, I regret spending my time and money playing it and I wish I could undo that decision.
  90. Benz31
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    Magnifique jeu comme playstation c'est le faire graphisme du haut niveau dlc au top
  91. J177y-Sleaze
    Apr 20, 2023
    10
    The graphics are more than awsome. The new Horizon DLC "Burning Shores" gains significantly in graphic presentation due to the exclusivity on the current PS5 Engine. In addition to the breathtaking setting, we witness an interesting development of the main protagonist, Aloy. A must have on the PS5.
  92. Yhyea
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    i hate hate this new dlc it's on my most hated dlc ever and guess what it's number 1
  93. ARBO2k9
    Apr 21, 2023
    6
    Overall it's fun. More of Forbidden West is a good thing. The visuals are stunning and love the new location. I really wished there were more sidequests put into this DLC and really did not like the story. The "men bad, women great" story has been done to death. also the forced romance with a character that isn't really likeable was sad to see.
  94. fnsw15
    Apr 25, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is bad in everything especially what they did … Expand
  95. kluader
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    no thanks. I regretted spending my time with this. Now I want my time back.
  96. enut_butter
    Apr 23, 2023
    0
    Really, really bad. Gameplay hasn’t evolved from the main game in any real way. New enemy types are unremarkable. Story manages to be even worse than the base game. Avoid.
  97. rodrigoreisange
    Apr 25, 2023
    0
    A DLC introduziu muita coisa bacana, como armas e uma Boss Battle incrível, entretanto acho que eles fizeram uma escolha infeliz sobre o tema polêmico do jogo, não que seja certo ou errado, isso é de cada um, mas é que só se fala disso agora e acabou que as novidades do game foram bastante abafadas. Como fã da franquia isso chateia bastante. Espero que tenham sabedoria pra lidar com isso,A DLC introduziu muita coisa bacana, como armas e uma Boss Battle incrível, entretanto acho que eles fizeram uma escolha infeliz sobre o tema polêmico do jogo, não que seja certo ou errado, isso é de cada um, mas é que só se fala disso agora e acabou que as novidades do game foram bastante abafadas. Como fã da franquia isso chateia bastante. Espero que tenham sabedoria pra lidar com isso, pois essa franquia é sensacional.… Expand
  98. Slavickk21
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    Weak story , bad character.Short story time .Dlc do not release on the ps4.
  99. KhMJ
    Apr 23, 2023
    1
    Review from someone who loves this universe very much. I am disappointed. The developers could come up with and show so many interesting and leading to the continuation, but they did this bad decision even if you're from the supporters.
  100. yank12
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    Excellent dlc
    Il est encore plus beau que le jeu de base, une nouvelle arme, des nouveaux mobs, un nouveau creuset, des quêtes secondaire bien écrites, une quête principale intéressante, et un final phénoménal. De plus le dlc est pas excessivement cher pour le contenu proposé.
    Une extension qui tease et nous montre le potentiel d'Horizon 3.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. Movies Games and Tech
    Jul 31, 2024
    80
    Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores is visually the best game I have ever played, and in terms of gameplay, it is enjoyable for me, although it may not be for everyone. But the story is the biggest weakness of the game, and I don’t think the story will be great in Someone’s opinion and it may just be the difference between those who say it’s mid and those who say it’s bad. But in different ways, this game completely shows off the power of the 9th generation console.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 23, 2024
    80
    Burning Shores is definitely worth a visit. The story builds nicely, the side quests have nice depth, and Aloy and Seyka may end up forming something more than just a friendship. The question is whether a little more content could have been added. After all, it's all stuff we've seen before. [Issue#327]
  3. PLAY
    Sep 17, 2023
    70
    Seyka is a welcome addition to Aloy’s allies. However the DLC shows no intention of escaping the science fantasy nonsense the base game mired itself in. [Issue#28, p.88]
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