Horizon Forbidden West

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10308 Ratings

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  1. EddyMEX
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, beautiful to look at and an absolute overhaul of its predecessor. Best next gen game so far, nothing you can fund on any other console. Side missions aren’t meaningless anymore and the story it’s excellent paced. A must own game!
  2. Matouzz
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing. Worth the time and experience. Story keeps you engage and the game feels much more like a rpg this time
  3. grim0187
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game is top tier amazing. One of the best stories from a Playstation series. The graphics are beautiful. The open world is fun, the controls are tight and responsive. I can't think of a single bad thing about this.
  4. Khalid23
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Just better than 1st game in every way. An ultimate masterpiece that people will be fortunate to experience and get lost in.
  5. Zackasaur
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece in gaming that will never be forgotten. This is generation defining.
  6. Urzusix
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Incredible game, a must-buy for any PlayStation owner, everything about this game is better than the original, The world is amazingly detailed, hunting is fun and the story is great! Watch any streamer and you will see. No Microtransactions everything is earned in-game
  7. Havkat77
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    I was a fan of the first one and this one is no exception. I’m about 12 hours into the game on PS5 and the graphics are incredible! The plot is great so far and the side quests have some dynamic characters to talk to. The main storyline is at a pretty smooth pace as well, which makes the game not feel overbearing or rushed. Overall, I still love the main character and the slight humor thisI was a fan of the first one and this one is no exception. I’m about 12 hours into the game on PS5 and the graphics are incredible! The plot is great so far and the side quests have some dynamic characters to talk to. The main storyline is at a pretty smooth pace as well, which makes the game not feel overbearing or rushed. Overall, I still love the main character and the slight humor this game brings. It’s a good sequel and the development team should be proud of themselves!… Expand
  8. DarkHorse93
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Undoubtedly the best game that I've ever played. The level of detail and design makes it a perfect game for me. Everything screams quality. Grapichs, music, design, combat, gameplay, story, and a lot more. This is truly a masterpiece.
  9. 323Alex323
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Unsurprisingly enough, this game is getting review bombed by console war degens. Most of the reviews are by people who don’t even own the game.

    Forbidden West is quite a large upgrade from the original, they’ve made improvements on just about every area where I had concern from its predecessor. Scanning and climbing is much better, melee combat is a blast once you’ve gotten enough    Unsurprisingly enough, this game is getting review bombed by console war degens. Most of the reviews are by people who don’t even own the game.

    Forbidden West is quite a large upgrade from the original, they’ve made improvements on just about every area where I had concern from its predecessor. Scanning and climbing is much better, melee combat is a blast once you’ve gotten enough upgrades and the story is much better. I felt with Zero Dawn the side quests kind of felt lazy and poorly acted, where Forbidden Wests side quests actually have me interested, and the acting is MUCH improved.

    I have had zero bugs so far, (I’m 14 hours in) quite impressive for an open world game


    If you enjoyed Zero Dawn, definitely recommended. Please do not trust a lot of the reviews here with extremely low ratings, they make no sense whatsoever    … Expand
  10. alchemist_man
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    what do you want from a game? ... adventure ? great music? beautiful landscapes ? gorgeous graphic ? amazing story ? fun gameplay ? .... I found all of them in this game .... masterpiece
  11. carpetad
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    HFW is a fantastic ps game. Everyone knows that, but sometimes hitters try to take HFW down but is not gonna happen. Hfw all gorgeous and fantastic.
  12. Killerthief1
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    The game just feels something new out of the box. I have no words for it.just want to say for all picking it up now or later just play it once
  13. MAD3Max
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Way better than the first game, graphics are crazy perfect! I'm in love with Aloy! XD
  14. uncharted4
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    this game is masterpiece
    story is excellent
    graphic is mindblowing
    gameplay/combat is amazing
    Aloy is so beautiful
    voice acting/soundtract is great
  15. KayJune
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    While the game initially suffered from pop-in and texture issues, almost every bug I’ve encountered so far (not many) has been patched within the first 24 hours. Other than that, this game is absolutely fantastic and would recommend to anyone even halfway interested in open-world adventures. The performances are life-like and interesting, the world feels alive and lived-in, and guaranteesWhile the game initially suffered from pop-in and texture issues, almost every bug I’ve encountered so far (not many) has been patched within the first 24 hours. Other than that, this game is absolutely fantastic and would recommend to anyone even halfway interested in open-world adventures. The performances are life-like and interesting, the world feels alive and lived-in, and guarantees hours upon hours of exploration content. The map is dense and the characters have depth, the combat system is massively improved from the first game, and feels strategic and fun. The graphics are incredible, easily making it one of the best looking games in recent memory, I would even go as far to say it surpasses Red Dead Redemption 2. Wether you’re a massive Xbox fan, a Nintendo buddy, a PC player, or already own a PlayStation, I cannot recommend this game enough. A must-have, in my opinion.… Expand
  16. jackinvestor
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Good graphics are important to me. HFW has a very low checkerboard resolution in performance mode or Its poorly implemeted. Also there doesnt seem to by any anti-aliasing. It leads to an blurry picture in performance mode.

    Also HDR settings are strange. In zero/middle setting Its 5000 nits. I have to turn down to -8 for 700 nits. I dont think many gamers knows this and will therefore    Good graphics are important to me. HFW has a very low checkerboard resolution in performance mode or Its poorly implemeted. Also there doesnt seem to by any anti-aliasing. It leads to an blurry picture in performance mode.

    Also HDR settings are strange. In zero/middle setting Its 5000 nits. I have to turn down to -8 for 700 nits. I dont think many gamers knows this and will therefore play will wrong hdr settings. The hdr picture in the settings menu is also broken, making it difficult to set hdr corrected.

    The first time I have scored an AAA Playstation game this low.    … Expand
  17. assassin0boy
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    The vast and beautiful world of horizon is once again here and I love exploring every singe part of it.
  18. hookinhead
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Thanx Sony!

    excellent
    mindblowing
    amazing

    Great gaming experience. Absolute stunning game!!!
  19. Uroborus90
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Thanks to the developers for fixing almost all the shortcomings of the firs game.
  20. predator73
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Once you get pass the very first section of the game all the changes become very clear. The game is beautiful like everyone mentions but its actually the tweaks, new customizations, skill trees and interactions with NPC's that do it for me - all of these have been massively improved from the first game.

    Side quests dont feel like a chore at all and are very interesting/engaging,    Once you get pass the very first section of the game all the changes become very clear. The game is beautiful like everyone mentions but its actually the tweaks, new customizations, skill trees and interactions with NPC's that do it for me - all of these have been massively improved from the first game.

    Side quests dont feel like a chore at all and are very interesting/engaging, everyone that Aloy speaks to actually feels like shes speaking to them - no jerky head movements or eye pupils zigzagging everywhere, it looks natural now. Swimming feels fantastic and adds a lot more exploration, not to mention the scale of this game is massive btw, bigger than Zero Dawn.

    How you approach the gameplay is also completely up to you -

    You wanna be a stealthy assassin? ✅

    You wanna chug potions like a Witcher and withstand a beating from machines? ✅

    You wanna focus melee combat and become a spinning beyblade? ✅

    You wanna be a trapmaster and have a more strategic approach? ✅

    You wanna sit back and watch your machines cause havoc? ✅

    You wanna be a Legolas 2.0 and stack bodies with your bow? ✅

    Or become a jack of all trades, master of none.

    There will always be people that moan saying some assets are recycled from Zero Dawn - but what do you expect? Its a direct sequel! Of course some things will seem similar. If im being honest, it seems a lot harder these days to satisfy peoples needs in games - if its not Apex, COD or Fortnite they just arent interested and are quick to bash a game.

    I will adjust this review the further I get into it but for anyone contemplating buying this game - do it! so far its incredible. I play this on a PS5 and it runs super smooth with almost instant load times. Dont listen to anyone that says the graphics dont look good, they must be running it on a base ps4 with a 720p monitor because its stunning!    … Expand
  21. Labyuser
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best game I‘ve ever seen. The quality is on a high level with an exciting story and enjoyable Gameplay. They improved so much like for instance the graphic. Just the facial expressions of every single character in this game is breathtaking and arouses emotions.
  22. MadBert91
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    La viciada que me pegué ayer y hoy no es ni medio normal. 15 horas seguidas ( y 4 cargas del dualsense) hacía tiempo que no disfrutaba tanto de un videojuego. Horizon Zero Dawn me enamoró por su historia de ciencia ficción y Horizon Forbidden West me está enamorando por los giros argumentales y lo bonito de su mundo. Le cuesta arrancar pero una vez dentro ya no puedes parar, me encanta. ALa viciada que me pegué ayer y hoy no es ni medio normal. 15 horas seguidas ( y 4 cargas del dualsense) hacía tiempo que no disfrutaba tanto de un videojuego. Horizon Zero Dawn me enamoró por su historia de ciencia ficción y Horizon Forbidden West me está enamorando por los giros argumentales y lo bonito de su mundo. Le cuesta arrancar pero una vez dentro ya no puedes parar, me encanta. A nivel técnico luce espectacular en todos los sentidos. En estas 15 horas me he encontrado con poquísimos bugs, para que os hagáis una idea una saga que me encanta es Assassin’s creed y en estos últimos la cantidad de bugs es 100 veces mayor (entendiendo la inmensidad de sus mundos abiertos) y aún así la experiencia de juego es totalmente disfrutable y jugable, bueno pues en Horizon Forbidden West la cantidad de Bugs es mínima ¿Cómo lo hace Guerrilla? Seguramente algún caza bugs encuentre los típicos en los que nadas en el suelo, atraviesas el suelo y te caes por debajo del escenario o algún objeto volando (Todos presentes en el 100% de los videojuegos) Aunque yo no me he encontrado más que con un barril volando en estas 10 horas. Está siendo una experiencia muy limpia. Las animaciones faciales son la leche, los animales, las plantas, las rocas, las partículas, el agua, el sonido ambiente. Cierto que el uso de la niebla es excesivo en muchas ocasiones donde apetecería disfrutar más del escenario, imagino que desplegar tanta potencia en cerca, penaliza de lejos, quizás un equilibrio mayor entre calidad de cerca y lejos hubiese sido más aconsejable, aunque menos impactante visualmente hablando de primeras. En cualquier caso me parece increíblemente bonito el mundo construido. Y por último ese DOBLAJE AL ESPAÑOL (España) TOP TOP. Qué maravilla contar con el trabajo de enormes profesionales del doblaje y con la fantástica Michelle Jenner doblando a Aloy. No sé en otros idiomas pero en Castellano el doblaje suma muchísimo a la experiencia final. En definitiva creo que estamos ante un título redondo en todos los apartados, imprescindible para cualquiera que tenga una consola Playstation. Mi nota no puede ser otra que un 10 bien merecido.… Expand
  23. Pouyagh73
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    به جرعت میتونم بگم که یکی از بهترین تجربه های گیمینگ من بود
    طراحی مراحل اصلی و فرعی و گرافیک و موسیقی دربالاترین سطح ممکن قرار دارن
  24. Jeruel
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    The best game i have ever played............................................
  25. 4staken
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Horizon forbidden west expands on the first game in all aspects. The new machines and weapons are a blast to use and the facial animation are a sight to see. Speaking of sights to see, the forbidden west of the most beautiful and dense open world I’ve ever seen in any game. My only quarrels with the game would be the pop-ins, sometimes the eyes of characters will bug out, and Aloy willHorizon forbidden west expands on the first game in all aspects. The new machines and weapons are a blast to use and the facial animation are a sight to see. Speaking of sights to see, the forbidden west of the most beautiful and dense open world I’ve ever seen in any game. My only quarrels with the game would be the pop-ins, sometimes the eyes of characters will bug out, and Aloy will sometimes get caught on steps or small rocks. Hopefully these get ironed out but it is nonetheless an amazing sequel, thank you Guerrilla!… Expand
  26. DigitallyXXL
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Superb!!! Культурное разнообразие мира игры подчеркивается и различиями биомов. В Zero Dawn, например, большой красивый мир был беден контекстом и смыслом: какие-то джунгли, какая-то пустыня, какая-то зона с высотками. Из записок выяснялось, что «это где-то в США», но авторы не обыгрывали окружение детально. В Forbidden West все куда богаче: тут и Невада (с интересной новойSuperb!!! Культурное разнообразие мира игры подчеркивается и различиями биомов. В Zero Dawn, например, большой красивый мир был беден контекстом и смыслом: какие-то джунгли, какая-то пустыня, какая-то зона с высотками. Из записок выяснялось, что «это где-то в США», но авторы не обыгрывали окружение детально. В Forbidden West все куда богаче: тут и Невада (с интересной новой предысторией), и затонувший в песках Лас-Вегас, и полуразрушенный Лос-Анджелес. В каком-то смысле сиквел ощущается более постапокалиптическим, чем оригинал – потому что в этот раз чаще вспоминаешь, что бегаешь по руинам нашей Земли, а не по каким-то странным сай-фай декорациям.



    !!!!    … Expand
  27. Premium_Evgen
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    A solid sequel at its finest. Huge improvements here and there with not even a single bit of the original game escaping some sort of polishing. Good parts got better, bad parts got at least ok

    The image (resolution wise) is crisp enough to be able to reveal all of those little extra details, whether those are raindrops on Aloy's face or cracks on the rock's surface. While quality mode's    A solid sequel at its finest. Huge improvements here and there with not even a single bit of the original game escaping some sort of polishing. Good parts got better, bad parts got at least ok

    The image (resolution wise) is crisp enough to be able to reveal all of those little extra details, whether those are raindrops on Aloy's face or cracks on the rock's surface. While quality mode's running great with zero to none frame drops (at least not the ones I can really notice), performance mode could have used a bit more of the developer's attention really because it looks really bad with nothing near those 1800p they claim it has. Parkour is still limited to those yellow sticky points, but the latter is much more common now.    … Expand
  28. Ranger_River
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    One of the Best playstation Exclusive. Very very very beautiful and colorful.
    It is really amazing in terms of beauty. The gameplay is a huge improvement over the previous version. While it has the features of the previous version along with the new features.
    The design has progressed tremendously and has become very diverse. Close and spear fights have become much more effective. New    One of the Best playstation Exclusive. Very very very beautiful and colorful.
    It is really amazing in terms of beauty. The gameplay is a huge improvement over the previous version. While it has the features of the previous version along with the new features.
    The design has progressed tremendously and has become very diverse.
    Close and spear fights have become much more effective. New capabilities and powers added to the spear.
    The game's graphics are very, very excellent. So that is one of the most eye-catching games of my life.
    I hope you buy the game and enjoy.    … Expand
  29. erikx7
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    amazing, improved in every way Sony and Rockstar 2 kings tbh never misses :D
  30. Nick20067779
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    this game is made with such care that my god, Gurrilla has outdone herself this game is a Masterpiece
  31. AaronTellez
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Una pieza maestra, mejora en todos los aspectos a su entrega anterior, no había visto los gráficos son los mejores desde red dead redemption 2 y the last us 2. Muy feliz. Lástima de todos los haters que le van 0 se van a quedar sin jugar este grandioso juego
  32. Aceassassin321
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Nothing but improvement over the previous entry. Combat is more satisfying, skill trees are more robust and allow different play styles, shieldwing is a game changer. Animations are resolved now, side quests are more fun and rewarding. Cannot recommend enough.
  33. Tejroh016
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Graphics are amazing,cool new mechanics,very good story telling,improves upon the the first gane drastically
  34. Przemun1304
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    This game is absolutely outstanding. Visulas are blowing my mind and the world is amazing to explore. I didn't expect it would look so beautiful,just wow!
    After playing so many hours, there are no words how great and pure the gameplay is. The main story and side quest are so absorbing,it is hard to stop playing. We got a lot of new staff in mechanics and I love it.
    New Horizon is worth    This game is absolutely outstanding. Visulas are blowing my mind and the world is amazing to explore. I didn't expect it would look so beautiful,just wow!
    After playing so many hours, there are no words how great and pure the gameplay is. The main story and side quest are so absorbing,it is hard to stop playing. We got a lot of new staff in mechanics and I love it.
    New Horizon is worth every $, no doubt. Guerilla did fantastic job overall and let's appreciate these talented guys, hats off!    … Expand
  35. Juanita1
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Very nice looking game with fantastic gameplay! The dualsense feel very nice.
  36. looping_benji
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Best game ever created. Story, gameplay, graphics...everything is top notch! .
  37. srtackleberry
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Явный претендент на игру года. Не совсем понимаю откуда хейт в юзер скор.
  38. felipepalha
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    Forbidden Shores fits nicely with the main game with a fun, sort of self-contained story that points the way for the story to move forward even larger on the third installment while also gracing us with a fun antagonist and some long overdue affection coming Aloy's way. All in all the only criticism I have is that it was over too soon.
  39. m21Zeus
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Excellent game with great story continuing from zero dawn. The new machines and combat mechanics are excellent in climbing has been significantly improve
  40. HippiHemuli
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    Game is masterpiece and was even more enjoyable than zero dawn. Story is okay and side quest are pretty okay too. Motion animation even side story character are very good. Combat and moving was excellent maybe few little bugs/stucks when riding or flying. Diving was made excellent too, maybe first game i like spend time under water. Character and beasts sounds was excellent but soundtracksGame is masterpiece and was even more enjoyable than zero dawn. Story is okay and side quest are pretty okay too. Motion animation even side story character are very good. Combat and moving was excellent maybe few little bugs/stucks when riding or flying. Diving was made excellent too, maybe first game i like spend time under water. Character and beasts sounds was excellent but soundtracks could be more difference and more catchy to emotions. Graphics was amazing even with 1080p.
    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Combat 10/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Animation: 10/10
    Sounds: 8.5/10    … Expand
  41. RomulusReviews
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    Much like Zero Dawn Horizon Forbidden West if summed up into one word to describe this game / series is simply put as SPECIAL. Both games are a treat to the gaming world and it's certainly a shame that this cannot be experienced on anything except a Sony console and this is coming from a Sony fanboy. Forbidden West nailed what it set out to achieve even if it's less interesting from aMuch like Zero Dawn Horizon Forbidden West if summed up into one word to describe this game / series is simply put as SPECIAL. Both games are a treat to the gaming world and it's certainly a shame that this cannot be experienced on anything except a Sony console and this is coming from a Sony fanboy. Forbidden West nailed what it set out to achieve even if it's less interesting from a story standpoint in my option every other aspect to the sequel has been improved on.… Expand
  42. Francocash97
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Mondo vasto, bellissimo, pieno zeppo di cose da fare ma non è mai dispersivo, hanno migliorato tutto ciò che c'era da migliorare e la grafica è pazzesca, consigliatissimo.
  43. Nicschi
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Geniales Spiel!! Wahnsinnig tolle Grafik!! Bin einfach begeistert!! Hat eine 10 verdient!
    Man genießt die tollen Welten und kann sich daran nicht satt sehen :)
  44. Mybubis
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Horizon forbiden west es una belleza gráfica divertida y alucinante, este juego supero mis expectativas, al rededor de 17 misiones principales de una historia con un final que deja con la esperanza de otra entrega de la saga de horizon, la escalada me a gustado demasiado el agregado de nuevas máquinas que puedes montar e incluso ahora puedes volar, es fascinante las misiones secundarias yHorizon forbiden west es una belleza gráfica divertida y alucinante, este juego supero mis expectativas, al rededor de 17 misiones principales de una historia con un final que deja con la esperanza de otra entrega de la saga de horizon, la escalada me a gustado demasiado el agregado de nuevas máquinas que puedes montar e incluso ahora puedes volar, es fascinante las misiones secundarias y encargos diferentes en todo los aspectos puzzles sencillos pero divertidos el juego no te pone caminos fáciles en las misiones ahí es cuando entra la increíble escalada, los objetos que han metido son interesantes ya que la cuerda la máscara para respirar debajo del agua y otros objetos más sirven un montón, para mi este juego lo e disfrutado cada día desde el día que salió.… Expand
  45. Callsign_prof
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Horizon zero dawm is the best game I ever played! It's one of the first big open world game I wanted to explore every inch of (did so 4 times). Forbidden west has soo much more to do, see, explore and upgrade but I'll do it again! I've played HFW for 8hrs now and the story is gripping and gameplay perfect as the previous one. It feels like zero dawn and the Witcher made a perfect baby. TheHorizon zero dawm is the best game I ever played! It's one of the first big open world game I wanted to explore every inch of (did so 4 times). Forbidden west has soo much more to do, see, explore and upgrade but I'll do it again! I've played HFW for 8hrs now and the story is gripping and gameplay perfect as the previous one. It feels like zero dawn and the Witcher made a perfect baby. The only criticism I have is that the special editions weren't that special, the first upgrade from standard only gave you a metal box and the music. I'd preferably had a special mission and/or outfit.… Expand
  46. Pilloway
    Feb 22, 2022
    8
    Great game, vast and beautiful openworld. Good action combat system and lots of things to do. A great journey, and a Big SF adventure. Maybe too much classical in terms of openworld design, all the usuals activities ans same things to do. Graphicaly beautiful but maybe i expected toi much of the PS5, it's clearly a cross gen game. Thé game IS good and fun, but will fit more to périple whoGreat game, vast and beautiful openworld. Good action combat system and lots of things to do. A great journey, and a Big SF adventure. Maybe too much classical in terms of openworld design, all the usuals activities ans same things to do. Graphicaly beautiful but maybe i expected toi much of the PS5, it's clearly a cross gen game. Thé game IS good and fun, but will fit more to périple who liké action and a good Story, than mots of coherent systems. I would have love to be able to put out the fire diving into the water, for example.… Expand
  47. abnerlh
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Melhor jogo que já joguei. Já tinha gostado do primeiro esse é melhor em tudo. Parabéns Guerrilha. Sou seu fam.
  48. Jerseydevl
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    All around great game with a good lead character no soapy love story and hours of enjoyable game play
  49. Bluenelson
    Feb 22, 2022
    8
    Overall a very enjoyable experience. The reason it isn't higher score for me are the NPC interactions. There is improvement since zero dawn. But I still prefer the gibberish voices from NPC's from Nintendo games over these awkward interactions.
  50. RPJM
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Well guerilla games knew they shouldn't change the winning hand so they deserve this rating
  51. YazanS
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    I don’t usually rate games, I just play them, lots of them! But I felt the negative reviews are misleading in here. The game rocks; gameplay, story so far, graphics, performance, minimal bugs, I have seen one error in 20 hours gameplay so far on PS5, mechanics, characters development, majestic open world and new machines. Missing one point to make it 10 due to somehow repetitive look andI don’t usually rate games, I just play them, lots of them! But I felt the negative reviews are misleading in here. The game rocks; gameplay, story so far, graphics, performance, minimal bugs, I have seen one error in 20 hours gameplay so far on PS5, mechanics, characters development, majestic open world and new machines. Missing one point to make it 10 due to somehow repetitive look and feel, plus not being able to play native 4k as I prefer framerate and speed environment on resolution if I have to choose. Nevertheless this is another masterpiece from Guerrilla. More games like this!… Expand
  52. Boss_Gamme
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Apesar dos supostos bugs, o jogo em si tem uma narrativa interessante, condizente com os acontecimentos, o gráfico dispensa comentários, é só olhar para ele e deixar falar por si só, a gameplay dentro da proposta do jogo está mais dinâmica com a sua árvore de habilidade, claramente teve uma melhora na base de combate em comparação Zero Dawn.. não é o melhor jogo que vimos em 2022, masApesar dos supostos bugs, o jogo em si tem uma narrativa interessante, condizente com os acontecimentos, o gráfico dispensa comentários, é só olhar para ele e deixar falar por si só, a gameplay dentro da proposta do jogo está mais dinâmica com a sua árvore de habilidade, claramente teve uma melhora na base de combate em comparação Zero Dawn.. não é o melhor jogo que vimos em 2022, mas certeza que a Guerilla fez o seu dever de casa e nos entregou mais uma obra prima de OW… Expand
  53. Jutouzery
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Jeux au gameplay abouti. Difficulté et assistance complètement modulable.
    Histoire et visuels à couper le souffle
  54. Iracelma
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Mais uma vez, um game incrível... irei jogar por muito tempo... se Elden Ring deixar kkk... mas não será esquecido...
  55. Grampus
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    If they had given Aloy some personality and a cooler looking robot to ride around on, I’d give it an 8.8. Get rid of half the platforming and I’d give it a 9.
  56. Alebenhossi9
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Joguei o primeiro Horizon e achei muito bom, mas esse segundo jogo é espetacular muito obrigado Guerrilla games por mais um jogo fantástico.
  57. blackking642
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Holy **** this game is a massive improvement from its predecessor. The graphics, story, side quests, gameplay is sick.
  58. Iranon666
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    El juego en PS5 es sublime. Un deleite para los ojos, sin dudarlo uno de los mejores trabajos hechos jamás en la historia de los videojuegos. Toda esa basura que se le está intentando echar, que si tiene bugs, que si tiene niebla es mentira de haters resentidos. El juego supera absolutamente en todo a Zero Dawn, sobretodo en las misiones secundarias y recados. Da gusto recorrer el mundoEl juego en PS5 es sublime. Un deleite para los ojos, sin dudarlo uno de los mejores trabajos hechos jamás en la historia de los videojuegos. Toda esa basura que se le está intentando echar, que si tiene bugs, que si tiene niebla es mentira de haters resentidos. El juego supera absolutamente en todo a Zero Dawn, sobretodo en las misiones secundarias y recados. Da gusto recorrer el mundo haciendo cosas más allá de las misiones principales, a veces sin hacer nada sólo observando el paisaje. El agua es alucinante lo bien echa que está, una detención por el detalle enfermiza. Si te gustan los mundos abiertos, es un must have. Estará luchando en los GOTY 2022, ninguna duda al respecto.… Expand
  59. UrsinoPro
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    It would be such a shame to rate the game low for a temporary performance issue. They are clearly working to fix it and have already fixed a bunch. Relax. The game is an absolute masterpiece and so much fun. It has so much variety and just looks incredible. It feels incredible to play. Possibly the most fun possible game. The story is intense, character development is great, and the combatIt would be such a shame to rate the game low for a temporary performance issue. They are clearly working to fix it and have already fixed a bunch. Relax. The game is an absolute masterpiece and so much fun. It has so much variety and just looks incredible. It feels incredible to play. Possibly the most fun possible game. The story is intense, character development is great, and the combat is only rivaled by GoW.… Expand
  60. Azagoth666
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    awesome game huge world to explore great graphic awesome world built great music choices best game i highly recommend it a must play don't let the bad reviews of HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST steer you off make up your own mind it's nothing more then entitled gamers whining like babes cause they are ungrateful.
  61. Luy2099
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Un juego muy completo, fiel a su primera entrega, audio y sonido muy bien logrado, trama interesante, jugabilidad pulida y una belleza grafica
  62. Andreb23
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Cambio demasiado desde el anterior horizon y me encanta, la inmersidad del mundo es increíble
  63. Nimafa77
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    It is an an amazing game and i loved it very much an it is a huge step for this sequel game
  64. Mathalves09
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Jogo espetacular, pegou tudo que havia de bom no 1° jogo e melhorou neste. Uma aventura incrivel com uma vasta exploração. Vale muito a pena jogar oq não vale a pena é Console War ;)
  65. Axelhurts
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    A good game overall. The graphics are amazing, gameplay is good and the story is strong even though it's a bit short. I loved the world building in this game as much as the previous. Loading times for the ps5 are really fast and that's much appreciated.
  66. Gilead42
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    February is the most boring month of the year but while playing Forbidden West, I forget the whole world around me. Mouth wide open due to the fantastic graphics. Story line superb and side missions not just simple quests but really adding super gameplay which keeps you busy for hours. Combat even better compared to Zero Dawn.
    Easy to follow menu with skill trees, inventory, map, etc but    February is the most boring month of the year but while playing Forbidden West, I forget the whole world around me. Mouth wide open due to the fantastic graphics. Story line superb and side missions not just simple quests but really adding super gameplay which keeps you busy for hours. Combat even better compared to Zero Dawn.
    Easy to follow menu with skill trees, inventory, map, etc but also lots of information about the main characters. This information gives you really the needed info about what happened in Zero Dawn.
    One negative point.. the landscape is so beautiful and this causes hours of delay while playing, simply because you want to inhale all the details.    … Expand
  67. omegaskin
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que eu joguei! Uma obra prima, muito detalhado, estória muito bem feita, perfeito!!!!
  68. Tmalkill
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Uns dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, tem gráficos ótimos , a história é boa e entre outras coisas!!
  69. clech
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    El juego mejoró con creces a su antecesor, el combate cuerpo a cuerpo con la variedad de combos, junto a un combate a distancia con las diferentes armas y mejoras que puedan tener. Junto a una historia que continúa una propuesta iniciada en la primera entrega, el juego se mantiene como sobresaliente.
  70. PabloLima
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Muito foda gráficos ótimos, jogabilidade, história impecável, amei e tô amando
  71. colesweeton
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    An excellent addition to the Horizon family. Graphics are absolutely stunning. The world is immersive with a ton of interactive NPCs and world elements. I can't get enough of it. Anyone who rated this game low is trolling. Zero glitches or issues at all. Performance mode sails and graphics mode is jaw dropping. I'll be playing this game for months to come.
  72. Dustyberg
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    All these virgins mad that the games isn't throwing racial slurs and alloy isn't a cast member of mean girls. But back to the game it's great, some of the parkour is ass in areas and the random black screens with some bugs here amd there but that's the only thing keeping it from a 10.
  73. Darislan
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    El juego es una pasada, llevo 30 horas jugadas y sigo con la boca abierta, y disfrutando cada minuto. Si te gustó el primero este te encantará, porque mejora y amplía la fórmula.
  74. Eslizogato
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a finely crafted game which, even if it's not as groundbreaking as the first instance, deserves a top grade.… Expand
  75. guilimantc02
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Jogo espetacular , superou o primeiro em tudo , a história é muito boa . Superou minhas expectativas.
  76. ArmageDown
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    A comunidade gamer do Brasil, vem se tornando desprecível...
    E muitos destes não servem tampouco para qualquer coisa! Não é possível que haja algum adulto dentre esses que estão nagativando o jogo.
  77. Faaansypants
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    This game is great. Open world games have gotten very stale. Horizon has breathed some new life into the genre. Overall, a great game.

    The world-building and visual design is top-notch...a far cry better than any other open world game. And these elements make the interaction with the world and the combat very compelling. The machines you fight are extremely well-designed, which    This game is great. Open world games have gotten very stale. Horizon has breathed some new life into the genre. Overall, a great game.

    The world-building and visual design is top-notch...a far cry better than any other open world game. And these elements make the interaction with the world and the combat very compelling. The machines you fight are extremely well-designed, which makes fighting them a very engaging experience. It's easy to get lost looking at the character designs, poring over all the little touches in the clothing and adornments. The story is also solid and interesting. The voice acting is quite good. The music is very good.

    There are some technical bugs. Unless you are obsessed with such things, it isn't enough of an issue to mar this otherwise solid experience. If you are going to cry about pop-in or dynamic resolution scaling, and you're incapable of appreciating the forest because you're too focused on a few trees, then look elsewhere (and maybe reevaluate how you interact with games and media).

    It's not a PERFECT game, but it is well worth it. The review-bombing is absurd. The man-babies mewling about "woke culture" and "defeminized" characters are morons. Full stop. Wasting any more effort refuting their whining isn't worthwhile at all.    … Expand
  78. LineJackk
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    HFW is a gold gate for the new sony console. The history, jogability and the the scenarios are spectacular, it's a happiness to be able to witness the evolution of the games of this level, in addition to starring a girl who inspires and makes us want to play this beautiful story more, congratulations guerrilla.
  79. Honest_gamer1
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    For someone who play the first game, this one is even better. The story to the battle is great feel like I can play it over and over.
  80. jumpingbean
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Superb game that builds on everything the first one did and refines it tenfold. Favourite game of this generation so far.
  81. Rayalx
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game i ever played ! Right in my top 3 games side with Rdr2 and Thou2 ! I love it ! I play on LG CX 65" in Res mode and is great ! Side quest are good , exploration is good , voice acting is top notch . Ty Gorilla. Superb game
  82. Pobafet
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    It's a testament to the quality of this game that it has attracted hoards of jealous individuals and multiples here posting 0/10 reviews, as if to to somehow try to alter the reality of this great game.
  83. Skraja
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Good graphics, good story, good interface, there are some bugs, which will be fixed in some updates other than that the game is just phenomenal... Best game for next gen consoles
  84. Rodinho21
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    Horizon Forbidden West Ik vind de game echt fantastisch. Alles ziet er zo goed uit, en de manier van opzet van dit spel vind ik zeer goed. Ik zou daarom ook iedereen aanraden, om dit spel te gaan kopen
  85. Sherider
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Good game You like death stranding or tlou game of course like this. So good narrative
  86. awc123awc
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    Of the 12 hours I've played so far, I have greatly enjoyed all of it! The story is very engaging and interesting up to this point and the combat is very satisfying and dynamic. The skill tree upgrades have been vastly improved since the first game and it feels like each tree has something amazing that I want to use. The graphics and performance are incredible on the PS5 and I have notOf the 12 hours I've played so far, I have greatly enjoyed all of it! The story is very engaging and interesting up to this point and the combat is very satisfying and dynamic. The skill tree upgrades have been vastly improved since the first game and it feels like each tree has something amazing that I want to use. The graphics and performance are incredible on the PS5 and I have not experienced very many bugs other than occasional issues with registering the parkour movements and Aloy's hair having a mind of its own in cut-scenes, which is more comedic than anything. The new weapons introduced are some of the most fun in the game and I the side missions all feel very fleshed out and reward more skill points which is a great incentive to want to do everything in the game. Certainly another top quality PlayStation exclusive by Guerilla Games, highly recommend playing this one as it will no doubt be a contender for game of the year.… Expand
  87. DontCryLoveCat
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    The game is stunning. I expected nothing less. The voice acting feels more like live acting and the tutorial mode doesn’t cater to new players. I’m loving it!
  88. Ehren
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Incredible game. I'm playing on a PS5 with a 4k TV, in Performance Mode, and everything is absolutely gorgeous. I was swimming under a lake, admiring the ridiculous detail of the underwater flora, when a friend who'd been watching came back from the bathroom and thought I was in a cutscene. The gameplay is fantastic, melee is greatly improved from the first and you have a ton of weaponIncredible game. I'm playing on a PS5 with a 4k TV, in Performance Mode, and everything is absolutely gorgeous. I was swimming under a lake, admiring the ridiculous detail of the underwater flora, when a friend who'd been watching came back from the bathroom and thought I was in a cutscene. The gameplay is fantastic, melee is greatly improved from the first and you have a ton of weapon options. Outfits have been cool and I love that they have lots of passive effects now instead of just being fashion. I've had a few problems with the freeclimb system not recognizing certain ledges or thinking a point is too far away, but pretty minor stuff overall.

    If you liked the story of the first a lot, you'll like this one. It's a continuation, and it's really easy to see that they have an overall story clearly in mind. Lots of stuff hinted at in the first game comes back up. Side characters get to hang around a LOT longer which is lovely.

    I have so much to praise, but basically this is a fantastic game and officially my favorite game ever.    … Expand
  89. Retoril
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    This game have nice graphic and beautifull storyline. All side quests are amazing.
  90. GnitUy
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Well crafted storyline. Side quests are vivid and non trashy like some other games do. No repetitive tasks feeling. The viewpoint tallneck is also creative not like AC series just climbing. All in all it deserves it's price. Good job Guerilla Gaming.
  91. mfadil
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Just to sum it, it a masterpiece!
    One of the best games I ever played! Best graphics of all time! Best facial expressions in a game of all time! Stunning gameplay! Great story! Memorable characters!…
  92. Nathandmiller87
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to the negative reviews. The complaints about graphics are coming from ridiculous people who just really are looking for something to say negative about the game because they don't like the plot of the game or the way the protagonist looks. I have an RTX 3080 on my PC and it's hard to find games even on there that can compare to this one graphically. The art is that well doneDon't listen to the negative reviews. The complaints about graphics are coming from ridiculous people who just really are looking for something to say negative about the game because they don't like the plot of the game or the way the protagonist looks. I have an RTX 3080 on my PC and it's hard to find games even on there that can compare to this one graphically. The art is that well done and that detailed. Particularly the accurate movements of people. All the way down to their facial movements. The environment is beautiful, the game is huge, it's not even close to an "empty open world"(which I keep seeing as another weird complaint) there are way more NPCs in this one. Combat is dope, the focus is better at pointing out what ledges you can and can't grab/climb which makes traversing/exploring easier, the glider like BOTW is a good touch idc that it's similar to something from a different game, the most annoying thing for me is that they gave you what is essentially a grappling hook but it's very very limited.… Expand
  93. AliOZD
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    This is excellent example of how sequel should be made.This game grows in every way and i just stare at screen when the game ends.
  94. Pvan
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Marvelous game.
    Real good balance between the tutorial for oldtimers and the hands on for newcomers.
    Also real nice story with deep content that can be discussed with multiple characters and a huge story to discover around Aloy and around the world.
    Thanks Guerilla for all that waiting time that was worth it's duration!
  95. ed0815
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    beautiful graphics, great story & music, creative combat, promising ending for the next DLC - a wonderful game and a reason to buy a PS 5
  96. Bradlane
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    I have almost completed the game and can say it is truly an amazing game. It's expands on what the first game did so well and adds more to it. The climbing mechanic (which thanks to BOTW every game apparently has to do or they get review bombed) is pretty good and the glider is truly awesome. This is truly a fantastic game with an deep story and lore. If you have a playstation it's a mustI have almost completed the game and can say it is truly an amazing game. It's expands on what the first game did so well and adds more to it. The climbing mechanic (which thanks to BOTW every game apparently has to do or they get review bombed) is pretty good and the glider is truly awesome. This is truly a fantastic game with an deep story and lore. If you have a playstation it's a must play game. Gorilla is an amazing team and are truly talented. The graphics are without doubt the best you will see on any console. Truly a masterpiece.… Expand
  97. CaptainWally
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Horizon forbidden west manages to upgrade every aspect of the previous Zero Dawn, With more exciting gameplay; more diverse weapons and armory and good story, HFW also leads the way to be one of the best exclusives in the history of Playstation.
  98. FransBellart
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Just for the graphics, fx, animations and soundtrack it deserves at least a 7. Yes, all of you who score a 0 are trolls. That doesn't make much sense if you know how to be objective and critical.
  99. Pssssshbeard
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    I am blown away by this game. It is by far the best game I've ever played. For all of you **** neckbeards out there who are upset by Aloy's facial hair, it just goes to show you've never seen a human woman up close. It's truly incredible how quickly you were willing to tell the ENTIRE internet that you had no idea all mammals are covered in fine hairs all over their bodies. Truly andI am blown away by this game. It is by far the best game I've ever played. For all of you **** neckbeards out there who are upset by Aloy's facial hair, it just goes to show you've never seen a human woman up close. It's truly incredible how quickly you were willing to tell the ENTIRE internet that you had no idea all mammals are covered in fine hairs all over their bodies. Truly and hideously stupid. Nice work. Don't give this game a low rating just because of your own ignorance around hair.… Expand
  100. Jacirci
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    A vast improvement on Zero Dawn. Although the movement is much better it still feels off at times. Side quests and activities make the game for sure.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 127 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 119 out of 127
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 127
  3. Negative: 0 out of 127
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    100
    Horizon has enchanted me again. After a slow start, a graphically beautiful, sophisticated sequel comes, polished in every aspect, and underscored by a great soundtrack on top of that. The sequel was simply a success. Everything that worked before works even slightly better now. [Issue#317]
  2. T3
    Aug 11, 2022
    80
    Horizon Forbidden West is Guerrilla's best game to date, taking Aloy to new heights with a blockbuster release that meets the high standards set by PlayStation in recent years. While it's totally worth fans jumping in on day one, it's perhaps better to wait a few weeks until all the bugs are ironed out.
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  3. MeuPlayStation
    May 11, 2022
    96
    Horizon Forbidden West is exactly what everyone thought it would be: an amazing game. It has an open world with plenty of things to do and places to explore, fights against some really well-developed machines and stunning visuals. The feeling is that the second game of the series improves on what was already great, and it feels rewarding and fun to play. It is another single-player masterpiece from Sony.
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