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. holznudelhauer2
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    Horizon Forbidden Wests story DLC „The Burning Shores“ is a great adition to the already outstanding main game.
    The combat and the overall gameplay loop were improved by adding new abilities and fun ways to explore the sunken ruins of L.A. while still remaining true to the gameplay and combat used in the main game.
    Nethertheless the story feels like a stretched side quest rather then an    Horizon Forbidden Wests story DLC „The Burning Shores“ is a great adition to the already outstanding main game.
    The combat and the overall gameplay loop were improved by adding new abilities and fun ways to explore the sunken ruins of L.A. while still remaining true to the gameplay and combat used in the main game.
    Nethertheless the story feels like a stretched side quest rather then an actual narrative in itself.
    Still there are memorable moments with cool and believable characters and the finally is also worked out in an epic way.
    The only real issue that I had were smaller pop ups while traversing the world on your brand new flying mount.

    What I want to say is that I had fun playing a brand new story with Aloy and her companian and that I can only recomend this DLC to everyone who loved the base game, but dont expect major changes.    … Expand
  2. Anobite
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely loved it. I liked that we got to see LA and the final boss fight was epic. Also the love story was very refreshing and I liked that a lot.… Expand
  3. Rahmah
    Apr 28, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Things i liked:
    -the new flying machine is pretty fun
    -story was great as per usual -the fact that they kinda showed from the beginning that alloy liked her love interest is pretty cute
    -the map
    - the horus fight
    Things I disliked:
    -I finished it way too fast    … Expand
  4. Lebannen
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    I loved playing Forbidden West and loved exploring this new map, knowing more about the Quen (my favorite tribe!) and welcoming Aloy to my community ;) I would give it a 9 but reading all these pissed off homophobe's comments made me realize how valuable is what Guerrilla Games did here, so there you go.
    Can't wait for the third installment of the main game!!
  5. Renee1234
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    I loved it! Unique settings wonderful fights gripping story. It was wonderful all the way through and I thought it great to learn more about Aloys character. Fantastic work to all the people who made and wrote this. The effort really shows!
  6. NuPharazon
    Apr 29, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had a great time with this DLC. Some fun new battle tactics, and a pretty great final battle. Only complaints are that it was a bit short (Not short for $20, but I was hoping for another Frozen Wilds-sized DLC. I would have gladly paid more for it), and some of the islands were a bit empty. But the gameplay and story were solid. Looking forward to where it goes next.

    The homophobes out there must be really dense, because Aloy was obviously queer. I rather thought she might be aroace, but there's no way she was going to be cishet.    … Expand
  7. MissMagician
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never review anything, but I'm super sick of this franchise getting review bombed because people want to be nasty. I love this game/series, and they keep making huge improvements to the dialogue, mocapping, mechanics, and more. And gosh I hope Seyka comes back because flustered little Aloy is everything!… Expand
  8. Veoxess
    Apr 22, 2023
    8
    Great continuation from the forbidden west story and I would also say a better dlc than Zero Dawn's. Ignore the negative critics, the story and resolution were all done very well.

    Gameplay felt alot smoother, especially melee. Enjoyed the new skills and valor surges. Side content felt a little wanting.Didnt find the trove stuff all that exciting and the Pangea stuff was also a bit    Great continuation from the forbidden west story and I would also say a better dlc than Zero Dawn's. Ignore the negative critics, the story and resolution were all done very well.

    Gameplay felt alot smoother, especially melee. Enjoyed the new skills and valor surges. Side content felt a little wanting.Didnt find the trove stuff all that exciting and the Pangea stuff was also a bit lackluster. Also some minor bugs in aerial captures.

    Looking forward to the next installment!    … Expand
  9. EduBo
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just sad that yet on 2023 review bombing is a thing. And for the most idiot reason. Imagine loving a franchise and from night to day saying is wOkE gArBagE just because there's ONE OPTIONAL ending where Aloy kisses Seyka. It's ridiculous.

    It's a great expansion, having a blast backing into the world of Horizon. Almost everything from the base game is improved, nice new story, even though being a little short. Totally worth DLC for the fans of the franchise    … Expand
  10. annaconsentino
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    i loved it‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  11. Mabomanabo
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    Beautiful DLC for beautiful game.
  12. Locke_VI
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    I'd give it 11/10 if I could.
  13. Mirumquis
    Apr 25, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mixed feelings overall, not disappointed with the content just saddened there was only 4 hours of it. Game was visually pleasing but also very dense, it was easy to overlook things in the foliage unless you were scanning with your focus every 10 seconds. Enjoyed the story I just wish there was more, even some more side quests or hunting challenges.

    As for the aspect of 'woke culture' I was only bothered when Nova was introduced and was portrayed as mentally abused by Walter's constant tweaking, it's just an AI and instead of salvaging it's knowledge it could have helped against Nemesis and understanding what Walter knew we instead are only left with the choice to kill it and I don't know but that just felt unnecessary. I know we're not supposed to like Walter but there are more unflattering aspects of the male persuasion we could've tacked on him instead of his need to control the females in his life. It just feels like a Hollywood cliché and I wish it could've been more original.

    As for Aloy and Seyka I'm happy for Aloy finding happiness and love in someone (I even chose the heart option because girl deserves it dammit) and it was a choice, one I wish could have been with Erend or the Sun King and really let the players decide how they would want the story to go overall.    … Expand
  14. Ruben_RPR
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    I really liked the expansion. For the price it has, a little more content is needed, but in general terms, both the mechanics and the story have enchanted me 10/10
  15. Chris08
    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 and the best dlc ever for me!
  16. MarvinBTRN
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    An amazing DLC with great gameplay, a beautiful story and amazing characters. I can't wait to play to th sequel
  17. Kvlamond
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    Brilliant gameplay, visuals and story as always! Extremely enjoyable. Loved everything about the DLC. 100% would play again and again. Massive thanks to the creator! Honestly loved it.
  18. Guilagrotta
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    Since Zero Dawn the game already showed signs of where it was about to happen. and it was great with quality. Missing details, yes! But nothing that impacts the game's story, even the story gains the missing chapter. There is no political agenda. There is reality and a lot of angry nerds.
  19. Kajvenck
    Apr 22, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Top DLC!

    Everybody review bombing this game haven't even played the game and are just mad that aloy is lesbian. Gameworld is beautiful as ever. Gameplay got even better with new skills and machines. Map feels great to explore now that it is made to be more explored on flying mount. And the final boss battle was INSANE! Wish it had more sidequest and that it was a bit longer. But in the end loved it! Left me wanting more.    … Expand
  20. KathyPod
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    Gorgeous world, fun new additions and characters!
    Loving the underwater and island exploration, there many intriguing things to be found off the beaten path. Music is on point as well.
    Only wish I had more hours left of it, but there are many corners of this DLC still remaining to discover I think.
  21. Webby1702
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Amazing expansion, slightly lighter on the side quests than the base game which i prefer, main storyline is fantastic especially the last battle, only expands on the existing gameplay and spectacle. Love finally seeing some positive emotions from Aloy, her relationship with Seyka is perfect!
  22. firemane
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    Fun. And still great graphics. Action is good too. And women's love? She has already been in love with man. what's the problem.
  23. Naserq8
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    The most beautiful addition from PlayStation Thank you, PlayStation, for the best content
  24. Gaymer90
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    If I took a drink every time someone wrote a homophobic review of this DLC I’d be dead. I thought the expansion was just fine but screw the homophobes
  25. Eurekah
    Apr 25, 2023
    8
    Really shows how toxic the gaming community can be at times with all these 1 and 0 reviews…

    Excellent DLC. If you love HZD you’ll love this DLC. Only reason it’s not a 10 is because it felt really short.
  26. Dark_Dragen
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have no idea why this DLC is getting a lot of hate for; I haven't played it myself, but I have watched it and I loved it. What could happen with Aloy and Seyka wasn't FORCED at all, as people saying here. I was half expecting it to happen during the main game with how she acts. To be honest, thought she could be Bi.

    In this game Aloy spent a lot of time with Seyka, where in the past two games and DLC, Aloy spent most of her time alone. But here, she spends it with Seyka and was able to feel things that she never been able to for either being an Outcast or not spending a lot of time with someone. Here, she spends a lot of time with Seyka and for the first time in her life feels things that she couldn't before. It was up to the player at the end of the game if she ends up with Seyka or not, like a lot of games,

    Now of you would be review bombing this game if Aloy was straight. You would enjoy this part of the story, having the two characters kiss. The way you are all acting is sick. Don’t get me wrong, I understand where some of you are coming from. As with how many companies recently doing this sort of thing a lot more for the wrong reasons, it can turn people off. But here's the thing, Aloy being gay, that was hinted since the first game. And it was more or less confirmed she would be one when we find out that Elisabet had a female lover in Forbidden West. This alone would make people realise she would be gay too, that or bi. As Aloy was the clone of Elisabet.

    For people to act like this is sickening.    … Expand
  27. Turbo123
    Apr 27, 2023
    9
    This dlc is great, i don't understand why people are review bombing this dlc for no good reason, is despicable and it needs to stop i bet you they haven't even play 1 minut of the dlc .
  28. Vermithor
    Apr 28, 2023
    9
    Another amazing content from amazing game. Surely this dlc isnt good as main game (horizon forbidden west is one of best games ever made) but it is still very good. Good story, good new characters, amazing world, cool new weapons, amazing last fight.
  29. adgerelli
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really great "end chapter" to HFW's main story. Really liked Seyka and the continuation of going after the last Zenith was done super well. Loved the boss fight. Loved the rep.… Expand
  30. Behuke
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was insane !!! seeing Aloy show her emotions, finding out more about her, amazing! a new original machine that I can't wait to find in the next games of the saga. and the final fight, a masterpiece. Love it.… Expand
  31. lillajordbaer
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    The DLC has a really good story and breathtaking graphics, people saying there is a ""political agenda"" need to go touch some grass
  32. claptrap
    Apr 23, 2023
    8
    Didnt bother to write a review but seeing all the crazy backlash I thought I add my two cents. First of all I am all against forced wokeness but anyone who thought Aloy is a straight woman has obviously zero knowledge of human nature. There were so many hints troughout the games that showed her not beeing interested into guys and also she is a clone of Elisabeth who had a relationship withDidnt bother to write a review but seeing all the crazy backlash I thought I add my two cents. First of all I am all against forced wokeness but anyone who thought Aloy is a straight woman has obviously zero knowledge of human nature. There were so many hints troughout the games that showed her not beeing interested into guys and also she is a clone of Elisabeth who had a relationship with a woman.

    Forbidden West was extremely woke to the point where I also rolled my eyes several times. Yes Guerilla Games, we get it, you want to teach people to be more empathic yet what you dont understand is that you create the opposite effect if you want to foce your views upon your consumers.

    But I also try to see this matter more differentiated. The world in Horizon is a new world with new societies. Free of religions and prejudices. It makes totally sense that same gender relationships can happen considering that the people are also descendants of the old people from the modern world where gay relationsips were probably absolutely common.

    There is no need to bash this game with zero's and hateful comments. I cant think otherwise than seeing little edgy boys behind all these hate comments who never had any serious relationship with other people. Boys, your thoughts will change when you grow up and if not, then you will live a sad life.

    As to the game, its obviously more of the same. Graphics are insane and this is the most beautiful game you can play on PS5. Gameplay is fun but make sure you play it on very hard, thats the only way to play it. The game is not unfair and rewards patient hunters who also consider a tactical retreat from battle and rethink their plan.    … Expand
  33. TiffanyStarr
    May 1, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gave it a 10 to balance out the 0's that whiney conservatives are giving the game due to a lesbian kiss option (and yes, it's an option. They don't even need to select it). The DLC is more of an 8. This DLC features great story missions, new enemies, weapons, armor, and skills, and a large, interesting new location. The game still looks phenomenal, and it plays just as great as the base game. I would have liked a few more side quests, and traversing some of the vertical areas can be tedious, but if you like Horizon FW and want a good chunk of content to sink your roboteeth into its worth the low asking price. If you're so fragile that the mere mention of LGBT characters existing makes your eyes tear up then get therapy rather than this DLC.… Expand
  34. yangfanhong
    Apr 28, 2023
    8
    Hahahahahahah. So many people rating 0 for this DLC, just because they hate. The world is over.
  35. ArabConquerer
    Apr 25, 2023
    8
    I love the DLC so far. Im straight but i am also into girls like Aloy. But i think Seyka should be an arabic or black woman. I dont like chinese chicks, especially this one with her 5 minutes between the eyes. But thats ok i guess. I love how much LGBT representation is in this DLC. The game is finally full of homosexuality. Thats a good and brave decision by the developers. But bad forI love the DLC so far. Im straight but i am also into girls like Aloy. But i think Seyka should be an arabic or black woman. I dont like chinese chicks, especially this one with her 5 minutes between the eyes. But thats ok i guess. I love how much LGBT representation is in this DLC. The game is finally full of homosexuality. Thats a good and brave decision by the developers. But bad for many people in my country, because its banned here because of the kiss scene. Millions of people cannot buy and play this because of this decision. Maybe Guerilla is some kind of islamophobic i guess and we do not matter for them? We should also be allowed to play this inclusive masterpiece. I hope there will be a 3. part in the future. But i am afraid that too many people will not buy it because they are homophobic an it will be a flop. And i hope there will be more relationship options, maybe even with some robots. A romance with a Horus Titan would be nice.… Expand
  36. Tatsuya33
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Hello
    I don't understand Polish people, I don't understand people!!... Lvl English language maybe ok but brain- lvl zero.
    The LGBT community is people too but idiots won't understand it.
    Maybe more respect no only hate
    I like this game, this dlc... I like PS5!!!
  37. Takizuru
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    A very good extension to the base game. Adds new weapons and new way of fighting. As always with the studio, the graphics are simply amazing. I recommend it ! The new story is fascinating.

    As for the idiots bombing the game because of something as trivial as this, I want to say a) what a sad life they have and b) you know what they say about protesting too much ? Repressed much ?    A very good extension to the base game. Adds new weapons and new way of fighting. As always with the studio, the graphics are simply amazing. I recommend it ! The new story is fascinating.

    As for the idiots bombing the game because of something as trivial as this, I want to say a) what a sad life they have and b) you know what they say about protesting too much ? Repressed much ?
    Seriously, it’s because of people like these that wars are fought…    … Expand
  38. Kirysev
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    Really really great. Thank you so much for this masterpiece. Epic
  39. Kirstem
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the game, how they introduced the character of Seyka and made us love this character. The connection between Aloy and Seyka was amazing and I loved that the ending had options. The only bad thing is that it is only for Ps5 and the economy of many does not allow us to buy it. But putting that aside, this game is great and doesn't deserve the homophobic reviews it's getting.… Expand
  40. Jweinberg1995
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    Visually stunning and true to Aloy's character development. The vast majority who disagree only do so to spew hateful rhetoric because their fantasy was ruined.
  41. JUSTcomeIN
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best dlc they could give in terms of a new story, gameplay, mechanics, mobility and world. Sad that people dont like the difficult romance.… Expand
  42. ForkTheFirst
    Apr 30, 2023
    9
    Can't understand that negativ ranking. Mayby it's all 'Tales from the boomerland'.
  43. Ariel-X
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    Es un muy buen DLC supera al juego base en algúnos aspectos. Aparte de esto lo que criticaron al DLC es por el simple hecho de no haber salio en PS4.
  44. Tharnis
    Apr 27, 2023
    8
    A really nice expansion. Mostly i dont care too much about expansions as they for the most pale compared to the main story.

    With this one i forgot i just played an expansion as i actually got very immersed in the story.

    And it looks awesome, wow! Was worth the price.

    If you like Horizon, you will probably enjoy this one as well.
  45. PlayerBoy95
    Apr 25, 2023
    8
    Very good both gameplay and story wise. Side content is decent, but nothing impressive. Open world looks amazing, but doesn't shine when explored and that's a bummer.
  46. Gapinszczak
    May 2, 2023
    9
    The DLC for Horizon is incredible good. graphics look amazing, gameplay is not far from that we can see in main game, but still is enjoyable. The story is continuation from the main quest line, so you need complete main game. Not all thing are the same, developers gave us new weapons, a few new machines (but one from them looks like normal Solar Bird), and new vehicle (useless for me). TheThe DLC for Horizon is incredible good. graphics look amazing, gameplay is not far from that we can see in main game, but still is enjoyable. The story is continuation from the main quest line, so you need complete main game. Not all thing are the same, developers gave us new weapons, a few new machines (but one from them looks like normal Solar Bird), and new vehicle (useless for me). The plot is real good written, but simple. New enemy character from Zenith, new "save the word" main quests line. The worst thing is length, I completed main quests and one or two from side in 8 hours. A lot of people said about kissing, but is only, an option like in Cyberpunk, AC: Valhalla and other game. If you don't wanna kiss other girl you can tell "Sorry I'm straight". So I don't know where is problem. I used "no" options, and I haven't any punish or that things… Expand
  47. Saladin1010
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Still a amazing game! And the visuals are something else! The Sony has once again set the bar for open world games! With the Burning Shores! Can’t wait what is next for this amazing series!
  48. Domztpf
    May 1, 2023
    9
    I didn't actually enjoy the main game as much as i liked this DLC - final boss battle is awesome; its a decent DLC
  49. Diegames
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    DLC sensacional. Agrega em todas as implementações em relação ao jogo base. Gameplay divertida, gráficos impressionantes e tecnicamente praticamente perfeito. O tal final do mi-mi-mi é opcional e não atrapalha em nada a experiência ao longo da Gameplay, que é o mais importante para um jogo.
  50. Endymion_Var
    May 1, 2023
    10
    Y Guerrilla hace lo imposible; si ya Horizon Forbidden Wedt es cosiderado techo tecnico de Generacion y que esta Expancion supere la Calidad Grafica es de sorprenderse.
    El juego tan lleno de vida y los entornos que no hacen creer que estamos ahí.
    NO tengas dudas; tienes que jugarlo para que veas que es un juego Next-Gen.
  51. DJ_Bueno
    Apr 26, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DLC formidável, desafio muito bom, quanto a orientação sexual da Aloy já estava indicado desde o zero dawn, só reclamo que por mais que trocasse as armaduras, durante o jogo não era atualizado visualmente a nova armadura, ainda tem material para o Horizon 3 como já foi divulgado.… Expand
  52. Cheapsocks
    Apr 26, 2023
    9
    Some bugs and glitches aside, absolutely fantastic! Amazing end game boss fight and most heartwarming ending!
  53. Hecksungiven
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    I am absolutely baffled by how metacritic allows these reviews and how snowflake reviewers allow their judgement to become clouded by these homophobic remarks and immediately assume it’s an “agenda.” But hey, while we are here, at least my floor is not covered in McDonalds DoorDash bags unlike these other reviewers.
    The story is smallish and feels a tiny bit of an after thought, but it    I am absolutely baffled by how metacritic allows these reviews and how snowflake reviewers allow their judgement to become clouded by these homophobic remarks and immediately assume it’s an “agenda.” But hey, while we are here, at least my floor is not covered in McDonalds DoorDash bags unlike these other reviewers.
    The story is smallish and feels a tiny bit of an after thought, but it does expand the story, allows more character development for Aloy, and yes, you have the choice to kiss a same-sex character (ooo scary!!) but as always, the graphics are stunning, the gameplay does not break the mold it has already set (although the mold is what we all fell I love with), and Aloy is just as cool and endearing as always. I recommend this DLC (not a new game as people often forget when they get mad about how long it is, it is just a DLC expansion) and encourage others to give it a try at any point. Ignore the homophobes and their paper bag covered floors, they contribute nothing.    … Expand
  54. nAWISZ
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Don't sh*t yourself. You have a ton of games where the main character is straight. And if this one element really bothers you so much that it stirs up so much emotion, I recommend therapy. Xenophobia and/or Homophobia is no joke.
  55. Ryanh02
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game awesome new weapons pretty challenging new enemies absolutely no complaints it was perfect.
  56. Pezdykk_155
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Quality game, quality DLC. I completely finished two parts of Horizon and got two platinums. I can't name the minuses of the game
  57. Ryan123_
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game added on to the lore to the previous game developers the groundwork for the next game… Expand
  58. GayWolfQueen
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. $20 for a DLC and so far I’ve gotten over 10 hours of gameplay, well worth it. Main Quest was so fun- I couldn’t put the game down! Beat the MQ in one day, and now going through and finishing up everything else.
    Beautiful animation/cutscenes. The new combat mechanics are great. Compared to HFW, the map does feel a bit empty in terms of stuff to do, but I still find exploring to be fun. I understand with the story that a Hunting Griund wouldn’t make sense. I do wish there was a Tallneck though, I always look forward to them! Story-wise it feels like a good lead-in to Horizon 3, with Londra’s thoughts on what to use against Nemesis as a decent starting point for probably the new game’s main quests.

    The ending of the main quest and Aloy’s further character development feels like the next logical step for her. We go from seeing her as a loner and outcast, mostly going it alone in HZD with minimal support from Sylens, plus others in the final battle. To then in HFW, she’s assembled a decent group of friends that are helping her, despite her initial refusal for help and insistence of doing it all herself. With Burning Shores, it feels like she’s getting closer to Beta and she and Sylens are starting to reach a point of mutual respect, if not really friendliness. And of course- Seyka. I was rooting for them since before the game was launched and was convinced that we were going to see something between the two. I was hoping for what we got in the end scene, but didn’t expect it in the DLC.
    They work very well together and I thoroughly enjoyed their banter- both in-game and cutscenes. The ‘Heart’ option at the end feels the most in-line with the story and the established relationship of the two throughout the main quests (so I’m hoping that’s the canon option for H3). Can’t wait to see more of Seyka, and just generally more Horizon of course.

    Overall, it was solid expansion on the established story and a wonderful arc to further develop Aloy’s character and see her finally starting to let people closer.    … Expand
  59. Alidia
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Great dlc, really does a great job of expanding on both the story if the original game and also the characterization of Aloy. Hope to see more in this same field!
  60. Dlibera
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    I love the dlc. Looks awesome and the story is neat. It was the exact progression of what happened in the main game. I'm looking forward to the third entry
  61. aurus_kpm
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing DLC, with even better combat scenarios and beautiful graphics. The plot is a big "OK", as it was with Frozen Wilds, just an extra history, which leads to my real (and only) problem with this DLC: the added romance is optional, like a side quest.

    Why add something which is really impacting in a character that has in it's development a life of isolation and lack of interest in others peoples personal life? This game never was about the player choice, nothing like The Witcher series. It would be so much better if it was canonical, now it's really hard to know what to think of the character for the next game. More than that, will this choice even matter? Optional dialogues shouldn't even be used in games like this, not at this point at least...    … Expand
  62. rsharipov1988
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Third is a great game. Shove your homophobia into your exhaust port. The graphics is awesome, the gameplay is buttery smooth. The setting cannot be beat.
  63. VictorSCorrea
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    O jogo é incrível, muita história envolvente e a DLC apenas complementou o enredo, o boss fight final foi tão bom quando a luta no primeiro jogo.
  64. tankkanno
    Apr 26, 2023
    9
    Overall this was an excellent DLC and one of the finest boss battles I've encountered. I wish it were longer with more side quests. The upgrading options for weapons are manageable and don't require needless grinding. The graphics and character animations were stunning, and the story was lovely, with excellent character development—storytelling bonus points for additional lore providedOverall this was an excellent DLC and one of the finest boss battles I've encountered. I wish it were longer with more side quests. The upgrading options for weapons are manageable and don't require needless grinding. The graphics and character animations were stunning, and the story was lovely, with excellent character development—storytelling bonus points for additional lore provided around the last months of civilization. I would have given this a ten if not for some graphics bugs.… Expand
  65. willians0607
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Melhor game da geração em quesitos tecnicos. Lindíssimo no ps5. RedPills get out, #itsjustakiss, #growup.
  66. Deniz1997
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    I loved the main game and I love this add-on even more. I like, that they made this game so diverse
  67. RealmOfToys
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Everyone in my house has been waiting for this DLC. My husband and teenaged son both love Horizon, which was recommended to us by a family friend. We had the original game already but it came as part of a PS3 bundle so we (wrongly) assumed it was the “throwaway” game. Instead, it ended up being their favourite other than Spider-Man. The storytelling, design and actual gameplay are allEveryone in my house has been waiting for this DLC. My husband and teenaged son both love Horizon, which was recommended to us by a family friend. We had the original game already but it came as part of a PS3 bundle so we (wrongly) assumed it was the “throwaway” game. Instead, it ended up being their favourite other than Spider-Man. The storytelling, design and actual gameplay are all amazing, and this DLC is no different. It’s also nice to see a female lead that is wearing clothing and gear that would actually protect them in a fight!

    As for the ending (no spoilers here), I find it funny that some were shocked - and disappointing that some are irrationally angry over it. I thought we might’ve seen that a while ago, but either way it was such a minuscule part of the overall world and game that it barely is worth mentioning.    … Expand
  68. carjchrisman
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    What an experience this DLC was! Gorgeous, fun, ambitious, well-written, and with beautiful music. I enjoyed every minute of it! Definitely felt like a great ending to Forbidden West, and a good bridge to game 3, whatever that will be called. Aloy has come a long way, and this story is a good chapter in her journey.

    My ONLY critique of this DLC is the shortness of it. They could have    What an experience this DLC was! Gorgeous, fun, ambitious, well-written, and with beautiful music. I enjoyed every minute of it! Definitely felt like a great ending to Forbidden West, and a good bridge to game 3, whatever that will be called. Aloy has come a long way, and this story is a good chapter in her journey.

    My ONLY critique of this DLC is the shortness of it. They could have filled the area up with a lot of fun side quests, but may have had a time limit in production. The beauty of the main quest line makes up for it though.    … Expand
  69. Msky
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    A great addition to an already great game. This series continues to develop stories and a world that feels so incredibly real and deep. Ignore all of the hate you read, Aloy is a phenomenal character who is paired up with a fantastic new character in Seyka, and I hope we get to see their story together continue in a future game!
  70. Hobokermit
    Apr 26, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This DLC was amazing although it was rather short if you really wanted to you could finish the main quest line in under 3 hours. everything else like the new skills, characters, machines, and other miscellaneous stuff was great. its a little disheartening that just because of a dialogue option at the end of the story made this game get review bombed. I personally think that the content was 9/10 but the length of the DLC was 4/10 at best but quality over quantity in my opinion.… Expand
  71. LabanFR
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing graphics and great story and new weapons and machines. Love this DLC.… Expand
  72. Eorl74
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    Un jeu aux graphisme vraiment excellents. Très immersif et Aloy est toujours aussi plaisante à incarner. Des combats stratégiques, des fonds marins sublimes et que des personnages attachants ! La bande originale est vraiment belle aussi. Je suis déçu d’avoir terminé le jeu et le dlc aussi vite, même si j’ai tout poncé comme un dingue. Je n’ai qu’une seule hâte, que la suite arrive !Un jeu aux graphisme vraiment excellents. Très immersif et Aloy est toujours aussi plaisante à incarner. Des combats stratégiques, des fonds marins sublimes et que des personnages attachants ! La bande originale est vraiment belle aussi. Je suis déçu d’avoir terminé le jeu et le dlc aussi vite, même si j’ai tout poncé comme un dingue. Je n’ai qu’une seule hâte, que la suite arrive ! Félicitations à toute l’équipe qui a travaillé sur le projet … Expand
  73. Demostenez
    Apr 27, 2023
    8
    Good DLC. I thought it was priced very well and enjoyed the story. There were a few areas of the map that felt oddly empty, and I would have liked a couple more ruin puzzles to solve and side quests. Overall, it was more Horizon, and that's never a bad thing.
  74. Moderatecritic
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    This DLC has hands down one of the most epic boss fights in any game I’ve played! It’s also nice to see returning characters and new faces as well.

    There were multiple parts of this DLC that were moving (the return of a certain side character from the first game was a welcome surprise!), but there was a certain bittersweetness around hearing Lance Reddick perform as Sylens one last time.    This DLC has hands down one of the most epic boss fights in any game I’ve played! It’s also nice to see returning characters and new faces as well.

    There were multiple parts of this DLC that were moving (the return of a certain side character from the first game was a welcome surprise!), but there was a certain bittersweetness around hearing Lance Reddick perform as Sylens one last time. I don’t know what they plan to do for the third installment, but his amazing performance of this nuanced character will be missed.    … Expand
  75. Yorgl
    May 2, 2023
    9
    Great DLC that gave more content and a very cool chapter story wise ! Just finished it and can't wait for what's to come in Horizon's world :)
  76. Confusedeius
    Apr 30, 2023
    9
    Like "The frozen wilds", this expansion open a new area that is quite large. All the enemies are tougher than before and there are some new ones that are really tough.
    There are some minor graphical glitches, that makes this a 9 imo, not a 10, but overall the game is beautiful. The game introduces some new and interesting characters
    An excellent expansion and well worth it. I'm already    Like "The frozen wilds", this expansion open a new area that is quite large. All the enemies are tougher than before and there are some new ones that are really tough.
    There are some minor graphical glitches, that makes this a 9 imo, not a 10, but overall the game is beautiful. The game introduces some new and interesting characters

    An excellent expansion and well worth it. I'm already longing for Horizon 3...    … Expand
  77. archives666
    May 1, 2023
    8
    new beast, new weapon, story ok, new land cool, it's a nice dlc for 20 euros. Too short for me.
  78. SolFang
    May 1, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely loved the DLC! I get that people are annoyed about Aloy being gay, I get that you're all butt-hurt she's not being put with any of the male characters. You have a choice to turn Seyka down! You don't have to have Aloy be with her, if you want to live in your glass house, fantasy land where Aloy is straight as the arrows she fires, then go ahead! But stop your whining about it. Rate the game for game play and story and keep your hate to yourself. Do you see any of us going to games with heterosexual couples and throwing the same hate speech to them? Grow up people. And in case you all get even more butt hurt over this, there has been hints throughout both games, you just chose to ignore them.… Expand
  79. carlos1989
    May 1, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, I really liked this dlc, I thought the graphics were really nice, I just don't give it a 10 because some parts of the gameplay are kind of boring, but apart from that it's a good dlc, I don't know why they're saying it's not good just because of a simple (OPTIONAL) kiss, really immature people.… Expand
  80. Cornpone47
    May 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a great DLC for Forbidden West. New machines, skills, characters, quests, and more. The playthrough time is shorter than Frozen Wild, but still challenging and enjoyable. The boss fight is epic. For those surprised or upset to find that Aloy has lesbian tendencies, well, she's a clone of Elizabet, who was a lesbian with Tilda. To me, this is the natural arc of the story and doesn't diminish the game in any way.… Expand
  81. AloySeyka
    May 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Burning shores is an outstanding DLC. The story is fantastic and the boss is so satisfying and immense. More so than the actual ending of Forbidden West. To fight the long-feared and anticipated metal devil in a multi-step intense battle was more than I could've hoped for.

    The antagonist Londra is perfectly portrayed and you are geared to hate him throughout the story making the ending satisfying. But my real love for this DLC lies in the love blossoming between Seyka and Aloy. Seyka is an amazing new character and she has quickly become one of my favourite female characters, not just in the Horizon franchise. She has similarities to Aloy in that she is head strong, capable and a **** badass. They have similar life experiences and bond over that and the journey they take. They cast Seyka perfectly and I could not pick a better love interest for Aloy.

    We've seen Aloy grow and adapt throughout Zero Dawn and Forbidden West. Aloy shows she struggles with the bonds she's made with her found-family. Struggling to let them in, incase they get hurt during her quest. Aloy seems to have the same feelings with Seyka as her fondness and admiration grows for her. She shows her wariness in her new feelings and her vulnerability when going to meet Seyka at the end. In buying the DLC I was hyped for the teased metal devil and the epic fight. But found so much more in this sweet love story and the ending only seem right that Aloy admit her feelings giving us a satisfying end in seeing Seyka feels the same. Being pansexual this scene was so emotional for me. I was so excited throughout the DLC as I saw their feelings develop. LGBTQ+ stories like this are so important and have so much meaning to people like myself. This representation is perfect. Also, I'm probably biased but I feel that Aloy may also be pan. She doesn't seem to have any specific orientation (although this is her first romantic experience). But she seems like she loves people for all their differences and has found something special in the character of Seyka. Not just because she is a woman but, most importantly, because she is an incredible person. Again this is just my take, or maybe how I feel connected to the story and the characters. Aloy doesn't need to be labelled but it's important that I and many others feel seen. Thank you to everyone involved in creating this DLC and the entire Horizon Franchise.
    Thanks for reading, kisses

    Also homophobia reigns here, but **** em all    … Expand
  82. Machapiali
    May 2, 2023
    10
    DLC vraiment au top je suis toujours aussi conquis par cette licence je vous le recommande
  83. LightPulse
    May 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This new content for Horizon lived up to my expectations. We get more of the beautiful world we saw in Forbidden West, a continuation of the story we left off at, and can I just say that I love the new Zenith weapon that allows you to blast enemies with powerful homing munitions with ammunition that's easy to make.

    The elephant in the room is Aloy's sexuality with Seyka but it's so tastefully done, allowing the player agency in how to proceed with that relationship. There's nothing to get upset about. Great game, glad I bought it, I keep returning to it to explore more of this world and do more side quests, and I can't wait for more.    … Expand
  84. thanatopsis
    May 10, 2023
    10
    It is a great DLC! Unlike the DLC for Zero Dawn which felt like it should have been included in the main game from the start, Burning Shores is quite separate. It feels like its own little world, with a main quest that is short but good, a few side quests, a nice cauldron, a great puzzle ruin, and a few fantastically annoying new machines. I finished Forbidden West in March of 2022. Over aIt is a great DLC! Unlike the DLC for Zero Dawn which felt like it should have been included in the main game from the start, Burning Shores is quite separate. It feels like its own little world, with a main quest that is short but good, a few side quests, a nice cauldron, a great puzzle ruin, and a few fantastically annoying new machines. I finished Forbidden West in March of 2022. Over a year later I just picked up where I left off and had no trouble with the controls. Sometimes I leave a game for a week and I'm lost. Horizon really is polished. Yeah, it has a few bugs. But it it loads of fun. I can't wait for the third game!… Expand
  85. osoascam
    Apr 26, 2023
    9
    The final boss is amazing. Probably would have been better if I wasn't so overpowered after playing New Game Plus and managing to upgrade many weapons and one particular outfit.

    The story is good for a DLC, the new companion is well rounded, helpful and her interactions and banter with Aloy really shade new light into the protagonist. Well acted, well animated, really impressive facial    The final boss is amazing. Probably would have been better if I wasn't so overpowered after playing New Game Plus and managing to upgrade many weapons and one particular outfit.

    The story is good for a DLC, the new companion is well rounded, helpful and her interactions and banter with Aloy really shade new light into the protagonist.

    Well acted, well animated, really impressive facial animations, beautiful environments and engaging combat.

    Would not recommend to baby homophobes, though, since apparently two seconds can ruin an incredible well rounded DLC.    … Expand
  86. ragerino
    May 7, 2023
    8
    Truly next gen graphics. Detailed models and high res textures. I played Forbidden West in performance mode but balanced mode in combination with VRR is perfect for this expansion. That being said, the game has gotten quite repetitive. Something new would have been cool.
  87. Vynzen
    Jul 28, 2023
    8
    I like it a lot, but it's too short and very expensive.
    LGBTQ scenes lately in games, movies, music, sites, software, and everywhere are excessive and intrusive. No offense, but this way of love must be private!
  88. TheLastPlay
    May 3, 2023
    9
    DLC que tècnicamente y gráficamente sube el listón, buena duración y prepara el terreno para la tercera parte de horizon.
  89. VTHokies1999
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    I love Horizon and this DLC didn't disappoint. Good addition to the story and absolutely the best looking game ever made, as of 2023.
  90. marvsfontanilla
    May 5, 2023
    8
    Story: 8
    Graphics: 9
    Sound: 8
    Gameplay: 8
    Playtime: 20 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  91. keshudioo
    May 3, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Epic boss fight, best from the series. I didn't feel the chemistry between Aloy and Seyka, there are a lot more other characters who I can associate Aloy with, both females and males. Some improvement in weapons and armors, the map is beautiful; however, it was glitching a lot on the first days when the game loaded the textures, but they fixed most of it I think.… Expand
  92. Manziflex
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    It was better then Horizon Zero Dawn DLC...Metacritic is just Broken.
    I really enjoyed the fun time and the storyline of This DLC. I really dont understand users some times.
  93. Oup
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Perfectly elaborated amazing continuation of the game with beautiful graphics, great mechanics, great story, phenomenal gameplay.
  94. Wenditek
    May 8, 2023
    9
    El juego es asombroso de principio a fin, es algo alucinante, y lo mejor que e jugado en mi vida en un mundo abierto,la nubes y sus detalles son insuperables y de una calidad inmensa, la batalla final es algo colosal que ningún juego de próxima generación superara en un buen tiempo, necesito juegos asi, que impresionen y emocionen con su realidad y fantástica inversión.
    Obra maestra    El juego es asombroso de principio a fin, es algo alucinante, y lo mejor que e jugado en mi vida en un mundo abierto,la nubes y sus detalles son insuperables y de una calidad inmensa, la batalla final es algo colosal que ningún juego de próxima generación superara en un buen tiempo, necesito juegos asi, que impresionen y emocionen con su realidad y fantástica inversión.
    Obra maestra terminada en 18 hrs.    … Expand
  95. Radicalgaming20
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best DLC to release. Loved it so much great story telling and definitely not "Boring" and for the "0" ratings by other people are not seeing is that the kiss is a choice. I can't wait for the 2nd DLC honestly kept mentioning Nemesis and does seem like there is gonna be a other DLC. Congrats Guerrilla team.… Expand
  96. rvd2003
    May 3, 2023
    10
    In general, I liked the game, the plot is of course controversial, but the technical condition, the new map and the amazingly beautiful views of Los Angeles in the entourage of Horizon, I also liked the new types of cars - they turned out to be quite complicated that I even had to choose special tactics to defeat them. And also I am immensely grateful that Sony continues to release gamesIn general, I liked the game, the plot is of course controversial, but the technical condition, the new map and the amazingly beautiful views of Los Angeles in the entourage of Horizon, I also liked the new types of cars - they turned out to be quite complicated that I even had to choose special tactics to defeat them. And also I am immensely grateful that Sony continues to release games in Russian, thank you very much!… Expand
  97. Quadity
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Awesome showcase of what next gen only looks like. Felt a bit short, but I enjoyed every single minute.
  98. Wesley_25
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu não me arrependo daquele final foi relamente muito bom aquele final boss (Horus)
    já aquele beijo eu não importo se Aloy é lésbica ou hétero    … Expand
  99. Adleebra
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    A great addition to the current game that somehow seems to pull more from the power of the PS5 in the visuals. A grand new story that pushes the narrative forward and not just a side filler. Could have a few bugs fixed with subsequent patches but nothing is a game breaker and feels more like nit picking when everything else is so good!
  100. Gdtmlvn
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juste incroyable que ce soit le gameplay les décors les missions a faire tout est incroyable merci pour ce dlc et la relation entre Aloy et Seyka je voulais trop que sa se passe comme sa merci beaucoup… Expand
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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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