Horizon Forbidden West

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10308 Ratings

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  1. EvilBlondGoth
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    I did notice a slight delay in certain textures loading during the initial opening credits/scene but nothing emerson breaking. I really enjoyed the improvements made to inventory etc. I loved the story. As much as I love and have missed the game/world I would have like to had to have the option of buildingrelationships/friendships a bit deeper than causal flirtation and brief tag alongsI did notice a slight delay in certain textures loading during the initial opening credits/scene but nothing emerson breaking. I really enjoyed the improvements made to inventory etc. I loved the story. As much as I love and have missed the game/world I would have like to had to have the option of buildingrelationships/friendships a bit deeper than causal flirtation and brief tag alongs that ultimately serve no purpose because they goes no where. For me deepening those connection would have added some to the story telling.… Expand
  2. R_Sandidge
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    My experience with Horizon has, so far, been a positive one! After waiting for years for a sequel I found Forbidden West meets almost all my requirements for a great continuation to the series, but it is just shy of perfect.

    The graphics are amazing, the sound design is wonderful, and the world feels well built and realized. My only major complaint the the further implementation of    My experience with Horizon has, so far, been a positive one! After waiting for years for a sequel I found Forbidden West meets almost all my requirements for a great continuation to the series, but it is just shy of perfect.

    The graphics are amazing, the sound design is wonderful, and the world feels well built and realized.

    My only major complaint the the further implementation of crafting mechanics. While featured in Zero Dawn also I feel FW takes those mechanics up to 11, and not in a way that helps game flow This Minor issue aside it is still a wonderful ride and I'd suggest it to anyone I know that loves great story, tight controls and an engaging world!    … Expand
  3. Hepcat1574
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego increíble con un mundo abierto enorme, lleno de vida, algunos bugs como cualquier juego de mundo abierto, pero todos menores nada importante, las misiones secundarias son buenas al estilo the witcher 3, buenas historias poco repetitivas, llevo 20 horas de juego y apenas llevo un 30% del mapa, vi muchos comentarios de gente que supuestamente ya se pasó el juego jajaja esa gente es fanboy, un juego tan grande y lleno de vida no se puede pasar en 20 horas o 30 horas, hay q dedicarle tiempo y aprecio al mundo que han creado, las peleas son dinámicas, casi todos los animales tienen movimientos muy distintos al pelear, las misiones principales son buenas y el juego te incita a explorar, los gráficos son increíbles, sin duda el juego con mejores gráficos de la generación de momento, lo de la niebla es cuestión de gustos, se ve genial en muchos momentos en otros no tanto pero el juego en si es impactante, totalmente recomendado… Expand
  4. edual
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    Guerilla had one mission with this game: improving and expanding in drastic ways what was initialized in the first game of the series. Horizon Forbidden West is probably one of the best open-world videogames ever made, with a vastness very well crafted that makes every corner worth exploring
  5. ArthurMorgan77
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    It's wonderful and amazing
  6. Darlinsilver
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    I'm playing and getting more and more impressed, amazing experience exploring the world, discovering new places, finding new clashes and challenges, really something amazing!!!
  7. KinzzRacing
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    An amazing game which truly gets the most out of the next-gen experience at this moment. Great story telling, well developed characters & a great diversity of side quests. They expanded upon the best of HZD and really listened to the community on where to improve this sequel. This is how open world gaming should be! As perfect as it gets!
  8. Jesussc
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    ASI ES COMO SE HACEN LOS JUEGOS MICROSOF, TOMA UNAS CLASES CON ESTOS CHICOS. UNA OBRA MAESTRA , un juego que rompe con el dicho de segundas partes no son buenas . Tanto las versiones de PS4 y PS5 son una joya en jugabilidad y performance. Ignoren los comentarios de abortos de milhouse y virgos que solo saben ver juegos de suscripciones (típico del que no tiene donde caerse muerto).
  9. Gamesgamer
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Love this game! Story is great and there are some really amazing side quests. Graphics are beautiful and I’ve had no problems with any bugs. Highly recommend this game.
  10. Skylark1
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    big fan of what they have done with Forbidden West. thoroughly enjoying the game. I had the collectors edition ( above the deluxe digital edition ), that should tell you how serious I am about this game. thoroughly impressed !
  11. CatsMeowtside
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    I'm a little over 50% through . Absolutely breathtaking so far. I'm not disappointed. I switched over to 'favor performance' and it looks fantastic in 4k HDR. I haven't encountered any of these glitches or graphical problems, but that's just me.
  12. Elexious_Gaming
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    I have beaten the game, after playing it I can say it has its issues, one for me is when you jump from one ledge to another Aloy xlipping through things breaks immersion it happens really bad early on in the tutorial. Apart from that the game is beautiful I have never played a game that looks this good. This is what Next gen is ment to be Fun game great sequel The game is a bit moreI have beaten the game, after playing it I can say it has its issues, one for me is when you jump from one ledge to another Aloy xlipping through things breaks immersion it happens really bad early on in the tutorial. Apart from that the game is beautiful I have never played a game that looks this good. This is what Next gen is ment to be Fun game great sequel The game is a bit more difficult but not in a bad way a fee areas get brick wall hard out of no where but after a few attempts you figure it out and beat whatever and it feels great. I love this game it has good end game as well. Doesn't the story appears to have choice as some decisions I made had an effect on the end game. I love it would rate an 8/10 or 9 but because of the review bomb I will gladly give it a 10.… Expand
  13. purple_ostrich
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    Currently buggy but assume those will be fixed. Laggy on PS4, loading screens even while running around.
  14. Jamemallen11
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Fab game, couple of bugs but nothing compared to other games. Graphics are amazing
  15. kneefill
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    The voice acting, motion capture, gameplay, and world are star class in this package of an experience. The open world is so engrossing it leaves wanting more and more after each play session

    just wait until you see Vegas!!
  16. Ps5aholic
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    I don't understand why this is being bombed negatively. Other then there's always gotta be someone that **** about something nowadays. I personally think the graphics look amazing. I'm 37 and have watched the evolution of all console generations. And where were at now is amazing. The graphics on this game look absolutely amazing to me. I love the gameplay. To me they've polished this gameI don't understand why this is being bombed negatively. Other then there's always gotta be someone that **** about something nowadays. I personally think the graphics look amazing. I'm 37 and have watched the evolution of all console generations. And where were at now is amazing. The graphics on this game look absolutely amazing to me. I love the gameplay. To me they've polished this game up great. I think the storyline is awesome and I think it's great that their taking the "woke" route. Instead of following the masses. The fact that people are **** cause she has a little bit of facial hair just blows my mind. I thought we were in an Era where people accepted that stuff? Apparently not. I was so excited for this game to come out and I'm still excited to play it. There's gotta be a reason these people are bombing it.. It's a great game and I say u deff want to play it… Expand
  17. mikeanderz
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game.love the first one,but this? this is all over improved in all aspects.Story,gameplay,music,graphics...just...awesome.Would recommend it all day all night.Hope Guerrila Games works already on the 3rd part. Love you guys.Amazing work.… Expand
  18. shan_90
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Невероятно красивая игра, отличный сюжет и побочные квесты. В целом ставлю 10 из 10
  19. Eds43
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Mais um jogo da sony. Incrivel, não perfeito, que mostra o quanto evoluiu os video games. Os jogos vem cada vez mais impressionantes.
  20. bcolbert
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Only a few hours into it and I found myself pausing for a solid 5 minutes every so often and looking at the incredible animations and graphics in front of me. Guerrilla Games has crafted a masterful sequel, that improves upon everything laid out in HZD. This is a must-play game on PS5, to truly admire all the work that went into crafting this phenomenal sequel.
  21. UkFan1995
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game. Aloy is such a awesome and badass protagonist. The new characters such as Alva, Zo and Kotallo are very well written and extremely lovable. The returning characters such as Erend and Varl are fantastic as always.… Expand
  22. Arildo1987
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo maravilhoso com muitos momentos épicos , Aloy está simplesmente linda assim como todo o game… Expand
  23. Bfmvfan1995
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Perfect game despite the hating ass losers from xbox and stevivor. Highly recommended.
  24. Torneiro
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Simplesmente incrível, só faltou melhorar um pouquinho as animações os humanos estão meio robótico
  25. ZAAAAAGR
    May 30, 2022
    9
    Уже с пролога эта игра поселила мысль, что стоит зачистить всю карту, что по итогу я с превеликим удовольствием и сделал (что для меня редкость). Визуал вызывает восторг, наверное, на сегодняшний день эта самая красивая игра (из open world так точно). Основной сюжет и сайд-квесты на одном высоком уровне. Детали также впечатляют...
    По всем фронтам виден основательный шаг вперёд по    Уже с пролога эта игра поселила мысль, что стоит зачистить всю карту, что по итогу я с превеликим удовольствием и сделал (что для меня редкость). Визуал вызывает восторг, наверное, на сегодняшний день эта самая красивая игра (из open world так точно). Основной сюжет и сайд-квесты на одном высоком уровне. Детали также впечатляют...
    По всем фронтам виден основательный шаг вперёд по сравнению с предыдущей частью. Forbidden West не вымученный, а полноценный сиквел, в котором просто не хочется отмечать минусы, настолько весомые плюсы!    … Expand
  26. ksztrejan
    May 30, 2022
    10
    It's an another great game from PlayStation Studios with great gameplay, graphics, audio and story.

    And you can't buy this game in Russia ❤️
  27. Bravo2Zero0
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    The game is a massive upgrade from the original. Everything has been reworked down to the finest of details. The game is a much smoother experience. The combat is now more challenging, and actual thinking is required to challenge and tackle the machines. The interaction with NPC's is improved, although the only negative I have with the game is it still feels a bit of the same as the lastThe game is a massive upgrade from the original. Everything has been reworked down to the finest of details. The game is a much smoother experience. The combat is now more challenging, and actual thinking is required to challenge and tackle the machines. The interaction with NPC's is improved, although the only negative I have with the game is it still feels a bit of the same as the last game.

    Ignore the negative review bombs. The game is not a mess, it is not filled with bugs, the game is fun and the game is beautiful. If you want to enjoy a fun, enjoyable game, Horizon Forbidden West has what you need.    … Expand
  28. prabakaran21
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    GOTY 2022 ... It's the best looking game of current generation consoles.....
  29. Guizin
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    It's hilarious to read some """reviews""" from xbots and other trolls. Here is someone who really played the game, which is great. Massive improvements from HZD, character models infinitely better, better side quests, stunning graphics
  30. sergiopunky27
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Best game so far this year, its beautifull in every way, Aloy new adventure delivered for those who enjoy HZD like me!
  31. Locomotion
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This game if really good. It has its flaws like climbing , or inventory managment. But its nothing compared to the story, detail, beauty, robot battles, cut scenes... its a masterpeace.
  32. Adan998
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    The best game in PS5 THE STORY, THE GRAPHICS EVERYTHING IS GREAT, i love you Guerrilla Games
  33. CashYou
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Очень красивая игра, от пейзажей захватывает дух, новые роботы просто восторг. Щекастинькая Элой ван лав.
  34. BrainiacZen
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    To keep it short and sweet, the game is a MUST PLAY and an early contender for GAME OF THE YEAR. Amazing visuals, engaging story, solid controls, and most importantly - FUN TO PLAY. Must own for any Playstation owner.
  35. hecatombeZ
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Es todo lo que una secuela debería ser.
    Mejora por completo a su antecesor un espectáculo gráfico y una locura lo que logran hacer en PS4 si duda uno de los juegos de el año.
  36. aj007
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Very nice looking game with fantastic gameplay the dualsense controller is make it better I will recommend people to play this game
  37. juliansj78
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    I was late on the Horizon wagon on the PS4, I never played it until the 60 fps patch after I got the ps5 last year. I downloaded it from the ps plus collection due to HFW footage. I beat zero dawn and was very intrigued by the story, but had some issues with the mele combat. With HFW, I cannot believe this is a console game. I love everything about this, the story early on has me hookedI was late on the Horizon wagon on the PS4, I never played it until the 60 fps patch after I got the ps5 last year. I downloaded it from the ps plus collection due to HFW footage. I beat zero dawn and was very intrigued by the story, but had some issues with the mele combat. With HFW, I cannot believe this is a console game. I love everything about this, the story early on has me hooked and they new mele abilities even right out of the gate feels much more empowering. The enemy AI is smarter too, legit have to play it smart. I have not beaten this yet, but it’s my favorite game I’ve played next gen so far, I have it slightly above the PS5 ghosts of Tsushima directors cut which was my favorite PS5 game. God of War is my favorite game of all time, so it will have a tough time beating Ragnarok for my game of the year but this game has blown me away so far. (And now, back to it).… Expand
  38. Haha_missed_me
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game looks and feels better than zero dawn in every way. The MPC are life like, differently surpasses the previous title, can’t say enough positive things that would be conveyed right. I would recommend this game to anyone, because I feel like this is just a game you would have to experience yourself not just take some critics word for it. If you like the first entry you wouldThis game looks and feels better than zero dawn in every way. The MPC are life like, differently surpasses the previous title, can’t say enough positive things that would be conveyed right. I would recommend this game to anyone, because I feel like this is just a game you would have to experience yourself not just take some critics word for it. If you like the first entry you would definitely be overwhelmed with this one.… Expand
  39. dvnypena
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Mejora en todos los aspectos a su antecesor, graficos, movimientos, detalles, menus, una historia bien explicada e igual de interesante que su antecesor
  40. DeeMc
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    It's disgusting that metacritic has no way of filtering out those that have obviously not played this game.

    No game in the history of gaming has ever deserved a 1 or a 0 rating. And this game certainly doesn't. The idiocy of those review bombing it is obvious. This is a gorgeous game with an imaginative story and open world fetch quests that don't seem like fetch quests. Considering    It's disgusting that metacritic has no way of filtering out those that have obviously not played this game.

    No game in the history of gaming has ever deserved a 1 or a 0 rating. And this game certainly doesn't.

    The idiocy of those review bombing it is obvious.

    This is a gorgeous game with an imaginative story and open world fetch quests that don't seem like fetch quests.

    Considering the state of gaming today this game can't be rated highly enough because it far surpasses most that are out there.

    Aloy has character. Townspeople seem to have real lives and do random things that make them seem to be alive.

    The game continues the story where Horizon Zero Dawn left off and it builds on that.

    A great game. And a lot of the fun is continued even just in sightseeing and picture taking. Or popping the trunk of a rusting car just to get the goodies inside.

    No game is without bugs but this one was about as bug free as you can get day 1.    … Expand
  41. Dark_Falz
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    I bought the game the day it came out. After platinizing the first horizon. I am impressed how everything has improved, especially in the PS5 version, which is the one I am enjoying.

    Everything has gone to a higher level, the modeling of the characters, the weather, the spectacular nature of the settings and the machines. The graphic jump is evident especially on PS5. Gameplay wise the    I bought the game the day it came out. After platinizing the first horizon. I am impressed how everything has improved, especially in the PS5 version, which is the one I am enjoying.

    Everything has gone to a higher level, the modeling of the characters, the weather, the spectacular nature of the settings and the machines. The graphic jump is evident especially on PS5. Gameplay wise the game has improved a lot, now the melee combat is much more satisfying, the climbing and the free movement much more fluid. I can't fail to mention the new mechanics like underwater combat or being able to glide. The new spectacular machines too. The game improves everything to its predecessor.    … Expand
  42. Xzavinh
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing sequel, the devs made a awesome work. The game is extremly fun and rewarding, having a good time playing It.
  43. PTDaniel99
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game is fantastic! Performance mode is perfect, i need the third game now!
  44. Teufelsrochen
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Was für ein top-Game geile Grafik/gute Story .
    Ich bin vom spieleerlebnis voll begeistert.
  45. GeorgeNikolaou
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing in every Way, truly an amazing experience and extremely fun. Recommend it to everyone
  46. RodrigoMouraPim
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    O jogo a ser superado. Simples assim. Nada igual em outro lugar. Versão especial linda demais.
  47. Tepy_Uzytkownik
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Świetna gra, nawet lepsza od jedynki :D
    Niektórzy narzekają ale moim zdaniem jest 10/10
  48. Wendel4235
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Incrível como o game funciona bem no ps4 base os desenvolvedores estão de parabéns
  49. REI0
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    хороший геймплей (по началу может быть скучным, но дальше по прогрессу станет более интересным), хороший сюжет, одна из самых красивых игр на ps5. Очень приятная игра
  50. Jjsnneb
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    One of the best open world games I have ever played. Full of life and detail. The story was amazing and the voice acting was superb
  51. Carlitoz77
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Omg what a game... with 3d pulse and the new dual sense its the definitive way to play. Master Piece
  52. zeropool
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    The actual game rating is 8-9, but I give the game 10 just to save it from Xbox fan boys who come here and put 0 comparing the game with battlefield, anthem. Nice open world, interesting plot and activities, fascinating graphics, cool mechanics, it's rather evolution than revolution, though expectations were like that too. Xbox fanboys, I know that you want to play this game, but youThe actual game rating is 8-9, but I give the game 10 just to save it from Xbox fan boys who come here and put 0 comparing the game with battlefield, anthem. Nice open world, interesting plot and activities, fascinating graphics, cool mechanics, it's rather evolution than revolution, though expectations were like that too. Xbox fanboys, I know that you want to play this game, but you can't, but this is not the reason to put 0, better go and play your halo.… Expand
  53. literallyDC
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    this game is an absolute gem! the ones giving this 0’s need to give their head a wobble.
  54. KakashiM
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Love the game. Beautiful open world with meaningful character interactions. Side quests feel meaningful. There is an huge improvement in the gameplay and traversal compare to the previous entry. Playing it on PS5.

    I can't believe this is a cross-gen game. I can't wait to see what the team at Guerrilla can do in the future with this franchise. Especially as a full next game game.    Love the game. Beautiful open world with meaningful character interactions. Side quests feel meaningful. There is an huge improvement in the gameplay and traversal compare to the previous entry. Playing it on PS5.

    I can't believe this is a cross-gen game. I can't wait to see what the team at Guerrilla can do in the future with this franchise. Especially as a full next game game.

    Highly recommended.    … Expand
  55. Lucasporto18
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Parabéns a guerrilla pelo jogo, evolução em todos os sentidos em relação ao primeiro jogo, desde gráficos até a jogabilidade e etc
  56. KevAlex
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Forbidden West is a blast. I Love that they improved everything in the Game. It plays very fluid
  57. DieForMyDOGs
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Играю в 30фпс на пс5, на 75" телике и домашнем кинотеатре 5.1.2. Сложность очень высокая. Все проходится на ура и с удовольствием. Каждое сражение выглядит как комбинация аватар/трансформеры в лучшем голивудском исполнении! Именно благодаря магии кинематографа и отлично оптимизированной 30 фпс версии. Отклика в 30фпс нет никакого, все отлично управляется и раздаются криты по всем глазам иИграю в 30фпс на пс5, на 75" телике и домашнем кинотеатре 5.1.2. Сложность очень высокая. Все проходится на ура и с удовольствием. Каждое сражение выглядит как комбинация аватар/трансформеры в лучшем голивудском исполнении! Именно благодаря магии кинематографа и отлично оптимизированной 30 фпс версии. Отклика в 30фпс нет никакого, все отлично управляется и раздаются криты по всем глазам и попкам роботов на ура. Кто говорит что в игре мыло - либо слепой, либо троль хбоксовский, либо просто в картинке ничего не понимает. 30 фпс это бокэ кинематографа. До безумия доволен игрой и картинкой! Ничего красивее в жизни не видел. Игра поколения, труда вложено неимоверное количество, видно с первых секунд душу в работе разработчиков! Ума не приложу насколько игровое сообщество ослепло в последние годы. 60 фпс или 60кс в кинематографе сойдут на фортнайт и видео с телефона. А вот масштаб и эпик принято было веками через 30 кс и фпс передавать, жалко этого никто не понимает… Expand
  58. Alissonaguiiar
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Sinceramente, achei um jogo incrível e inovador por esse motivo não abandono a empresa da Sony deis do PS1
  59. Bahgato
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    The best example for a PERFECT sequel in almost every way.
    Horizon Forbidden West hands down has some of the best graphics in any open world game to date, it's seriously up there with RDR2. Also, it literally has the best character models in any open world game I feel like I'm playing a Naughty Dog game.
  60. Dribble
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Any one who gave thsi game a zero is a pathetic troll and just upset that sony release another banger best graphics I've ever seen the open world is lush and not baren you need to look harder and actually explore
  61. Maiconperaca
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Nível sony de produção, jogo formidável, com conteúdo, gráficos espetaculares, mundo lindo perfeito, jogo é maravilhoso, nova geração chegando com força com Horizon, veremos o que será melhor que Horizon em 2022, díficil de chegar neste nível em um jogo.
  62. Eezy1
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    The game is really good for someone who dont like openworld games. Much better than the 1st one
  63. rav6686
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра очень красивая! Сюжет пока радует. В целом отличное продолжение серии.… Expand
  64. RonnyB
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    What a great game. Visually absolutely stunning. The Mocap is on another level. The character faces looks soo awesome.
    Can’t put that game down.
  65. Khelem
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game, great story, gameplay and graphics. Much improved upon the first game.
  66. Bielsancosta
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Best game I played in the last 2 years. Graphics are insane, story is just perfect, thos game is just a masterpiece. Never thought I'd play a game with this high level of detail.
  67. DAVIDROBERTSON1
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Such a well designed and detailed game, guerrilla games always brings high level work. The new game mechanics are amazing. And it looks and plays incredible on PS5.
  68. Dilahirkan
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This game keeps me entertained, and even the new things they gave him in combat, stealth and missions have more realism. Excellent game.
  69. x_eduam_x
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    Ótimo jogo,missões secundárias muito boas,ótima história e combate contra máquinas ótimas
  70. MISTER_BEAN-BR
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Gameplay fluida, história boa, bom menu. Universo do jogo bem feito. Combate fácil de aprender.
  71. EasyGamerBoi
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    Horizon Zero Dawn is one of my favorite games I’ve ever played, so naturally my expectations were sky high for Forbidden West, and I’m happy that most of those expectations paid off! Is it better than Zero Dawn? Objectively yes, it improves upon nearly everything from the first game, but I think I still prefer Zero Dawn to this, mostly thanks to the pacing of Forbidden West’s story. FirstHorizon Zero Dawn is one of my favorite games I’ve ever played, so naturally my expectations were sky high for Forbidden West, and I’m happy that most of those expectations paid off! Is it better than Zero Dawn? Objectively yes, it improves upon nearly everything from the first game, but I think I still prefer Zero Dawn to this, mostly thanks to the pacing of Forbidden West’s story. First things first, the graphics in this game are absolutely phenomenal, I think it may have actually surpassed The Last of Us 2’s graphics! I didn’t see a single spot in this game that’s wasn’t a visual feast for the eyes, truly a technical achievement in gaming, makes me even more excited to see God of War Ragnarok later this year!! The framerate is buttery smooth too, just don’t play it on the mode that doesn’t prioritize the framerate, trust me you won’t notice a difference visually. The story also goes to extreme sci-fi lengths that I’m still processing 24 hours after finishing the campaign, the implications make me BEYOND excited for future DLC & a 3rd Horizon game!! The lore of this world is still so good, like a homemade soup that I need to sip up every last drop of. I’m glad they went as far as they did with the story, the payoff was really good at the end & also left me wanting copious amounts more! The combat is also fantastic, although that’s not a surprise considering Zero Dawn’s combat was as well, melee not so much. But they added so much more complexity to melee & combat in general here, it’s hard not to be impressed! All of the new machines are awesome too, I found myself wide-eye staring at some of the new designs when I first came across them, eager to see what damage they were capable of doing to me. Also, the facial animations & motion capture are AMAZING. Everybody felt so alive & real compared to the stillness of Zero Dawn.
    I only have a couple of issues that dragged this experience down for me in comparison to Zero Dawn’s near perfection. First is minor, just a bug that only occurred once for me, made me to reload my recent save because the game started to chug randomly & during a cutscene made the audio completely out of sync during a key story moment, among other various non-gamebreaking bugs, and at one point only the lights on the Machine’s heads loaded in so it looked like a pair of walking eyes instead of a huge mechanized velociraptor lol. I also really liked doing Tallneck quests in Zero Dawn, but here they almost all fell flat for me, none gave me the satisfaction of scaling these huge beasts like in the first game. I’ve also seen the “Ubisoft open world” insult thrown at this game & yeah I can kinda see it here, it’s incredibly overwhelming at first, as are all the weapons & inventory upgrades & such, as someone who played Zero Dawn for dozens of hours & doesn't recall having these issues with an overwhelming amount of things thrown at me at once, I was a bit puzzled. Eventually everything clicked though, so just stick with it! My biggest issue is the pacing of the campaign though.. It’s still a very good story but in comparison to Zero Dawn, this doesn’t come close to it for me. The beginning starts out extremely promising but once you go to track down the 3 things that you need, the pacing can either slam on the gas pedal or slam on the brakes for hours at a time & it’s jarring to say the least. You barely see any of the main antagonists either, you hear about them plenty, but their appearances basically bookended this story, which yeah happened in the first game too, albeit the antagonists are MUCH more interesting this time around, which makes me more disappointed we didn’t get the proper amount of time with them. Zero Dawn’s story had so much intrigue which kept the pacing snappy as you went to the next exposition dump over many hours, here it feels like there’s massive dumps followed by empty space. Again, I really enjoyed the story but the whole middle of the game just didn’t click with me the way I wanted it to. Hopefully in the next game they go full unapologetic sci-fi, I know Guerrilla is especially capable of it after this game. This game is fantastic & a worthy follow up to Zero Dawn despite stumbling in some areas. The future is bright for Horizon!    … Expand
  72. AlexIs-1
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Un gran y ambicioso videojuego;excelso en todo sus apartados técnicos,la gran magnitud del mapa y la historia, grandes batallas contra las maquinas y contra las diferentes tribus,la sensación de estar en un mundo salvaje es impresionante.Un videojuego de inmensa calidad que jamás la competencia podrá tener e igualar. ¡Épico!
  73. Scarecr0wn
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    I don´t do review much, but here I just have to. This game is absolute masterpiece and huge step up since the first one. The graphical fidelity is just insane, the acting, storytelling, amazing side quests comparable to those in Witcher 3. Much deeper combat with many ways to approach every battle. The music. You can see the incredible amount of love and dedication in every single locationI don´t do review much, but here I just have to. This game is absolute masterpiece and huge step up since the first one. The graphical fidelity is just insane, the acting, storytelling, amazing side quests comparable to those in Witcher 3. Much deeper combat with many ways to approach every battle. The music. You can see the incredible amount of love and dedication in every single location and with every character you meet. Robosaur models and their animation are.. I don´t even know which superlative fits the most. Wow, Guerilla games, I am in awe.
    Which leads me to why I decided to leave the review here in a first place. We live a sad times and stupid console wars caused that this masteclass of game is being review bombed be people who never played the game. Just because it is on Sony console. I feel so f´in bad for amazing, talented devs who brought us this game to see dumb internet warriors doing this. So, here is my take. Please play this game if you can. It is absolutely worth it.    … Expand
  74. YourGuru
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    This game is a showcase of a talented gaming studio Guerrilla out did a masterpiece with this sequel. It’s a beautiful game with many interacting systems. The machine AI are aware of surroundings and they react with so many different actions moves and it’s incredible to watch. The NPCs or side characters look amazing and I LOVE Horizons dedication to showing so much diversity in the game.This game is a showcase of a talented gaming studio Guerrilla out did a masterpiece with this sequel. It’s a beautiful game with many interacting systems. The machine AI are aware of surroundings and they react with so many different actions moves and it’s incredible to watch. The NPCs or side characters look amazing and I LOVE Horizons dedication to showing so much diversity in the game. It looks like every character was designed individually and someone care to do the work. The controller feedback on the game adds to the experience. Oh and did I forget the mention ITS BEAUTIFUL not to mention the cut scenes. This game is the perfect example of doing it right. I’ve seen a few bugs but it doesn’t break immersion. There are NO MTX and I will support this games DLC as well. This is a must play for any PS5 owner and fan of grade A gaming!!!… Expand
  75. BellRinger
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    This game is masterpiece!!! And nothing will change the embarrassing zero reviews of disgusted Xbox owners.
  76. mouad51
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    the most beautiful game i've ever played, we really hope to see all the games keep up with guerrilla standards
  77. Strobemind
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Increible juego, los bugs que tiene son mínimos y hay que ser muy quisquilloso parra buscarlos. La historia, el mapa y la jugabilidad es increíble, mejor que el primero. No se dejen llevar por el review bombing
  78. Chinodolla214
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Omg So Beautiful. I love this game. I waited so long for this masterpiece and so happy. Thank you Playstation for Greatness.
  79. ChrisBB
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing graphics with a good story to play. The fighting mechanics are amazing.
  80. Ooohpieceacandy
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Love how all the **** are review bombing the game like get a **** life you loser ****
  81. Javline
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This is one of my best game I play it from party one after 15 Hours I doss not find and bug or game crash
    Excellent work Guerrilla
  82. Hoomansedighian
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Such a fascinating and phenomenal game with a beautiful world love the game so much played it on PS5 its absolutely amazing
  83. Colijn
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Horizon Zero Dawn is one of my favorite games ever, and this game turned that feeling up 100 notches. I'm just so happy to be playing this game, feeling that same wonder and excitement I got 5 years ago while playing Zero Dawn. Horizon Forbidden West is my absolute number 1 game right now, and I'm thrilled to be playing even more of it.
  84. Corchu
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena que tu cuerpo es pa darle alegría y cosa buena
  85. TengGaming
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West is truly GOTY, This game could quite literally be the best game of out generation, not many games get such high praise but this game unequivocally deserves it. Is breath taking graphics and indestructible gameplay are only a page in a massive book on things why this game is amazing. The story is a magnificent compelling attribute to an already perfect game, the storyHorizon Forbidden West is truly GOTY, This game could quite literally be the best game of out generation, not many games get such high praise but this game unequivocally deserves it. Is breath taking graphics and indestructible gameplay are only a page in a massive book on things why this game is amazing. The story is a magnificent compelling attribute to an already perfect game, the story draws you in by constantly keeping you on a line of cliff hasp and systems where it make you want to unlock other plots advancing the story, all the while making each and every advancement into the plot as fresh as the previous one. I’ve been playing this game None stop 10/10 For me!… Expand
  86. Nhes23frias
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lots of Xbots here crying trying to destroy this game hahaha cry xbots.. xbox can't compete with ps. go to your gamepass haha… Expand
  87. AbdulAls
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Horizon 2 is an absolute masterpiece! This sequel improves on so much wether it’s gameplay, story, characters, side quests… etc THIS IS A MUST PLAY if you have a PS5!
  88. SpaGetTea
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Horizon is one of the best game that I ever seen. Monster hunter sucks. Half life best
  89. voracious_hunt
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    The game is really beautiful, impressive details (photo mode), improved gameplay compared to Zero Dawn, has new enemies and great artificial intelligence, in short, a challenging game.
    Horizon Forbidden West is magnificent !!!
  90. Lord_Musashi
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Wonderful, tremendous in all its sections, without hesitation, it is my favorite GOTY game.
  91. RagnarRagnarov4
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Дисок на PS4 заберу на следующей недели, но оценку поставлю авансом по понятным причинам.
    Ну в бой)
    Кало инфинит ху е та для медленных и копипаста анриалтурнамента99, правда он как квака2 нааамного динамичнее филькиного высе ра)).    Дисок на PS4 заберу на следующей недели, но оценку поставлю авансом по понятным причинам.
    Ну в бой)
    Кало инфинит ху е та для медленных и копипаста анриалтурнамента99, правда он как квака2 нааамного динамичнее филькиного высе ра)).
  92. ThePauliN
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Nice game, joguei e gostei, mas sou suspeito em falar, porque gosto de jogo desse estilo, mas esse ficou excelente
  93. Igor8mmk
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Значит так, зарегистрировался тут специально, чтоб немного поднять рейтинг этой прекрасной игре. Ведь в наше время странные полуфабрикаты "геймеры" не удосуживаются даже поиграть и ставят 0, стыд им и позор.
    Горилла превзошла все мои ожидания, отняла нынешние выходные и покушается на будни.    Значит так, зарегистрировался тут специально, чтоб немного поднять рейтинг этой прекрасной игре. Ведь в наше время странные полуфабрикаты "геймеры" не удосуживаются даже поиграть и ставят 0, стыд им и позор.
    Горилла превзошла все мои ожидания, отняла нынешние выходные и покушается на будни.
  94. Mhmod
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Its a beautiful game thanks guerrilla games the story its so good and loved the game.
  95. Tekkas
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Pros:
    -best in class graphics
    -runs very well on all available platforms -expands on every aspect of the previous title -great original concept -good story - insane foliage -the world is huge and I sanely detailed -the world feels super immersive. Everything seems to be in perfect harmony Cons: -navigating is sometimes slightly confusing -character facial animations sometimes a little    Pros:
    -best in class graphics
    -runs very well on all available platforms
    -expands on every aspect of the previous title
    -great original concept
    -good story
    - insane foliage -the world is huge and I sanely detailed
    -the world feels super immersive. Everything seems to be in perfect harmony

    Cons:
    -navigating is sometimes slightly confusing
    -character facial animations sometimes a little weird

    Conclusion: One of the best games on the playstation platform. Period.    … Expand
  96. StanJ5536
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Such a great game with awesome story telling , amusing gameplay with lots of new features and some best soundtracks combined with the best graphics ever on consoles
    I just criticize #Metacritic for giving permission to such inappropriate sites such as #stevivor and #washingtonpost to give all scores they want without any logic The reviewer gives 6 out of 10 because of easiness in the game    Such a great game with awesome story telling , amusing gameplay with lots of new features and some best soundtracks combined with the best graphics ever on consoles
    I just criticize #Metacritic for giving permission to such inappropriate sites such as #stevivor and #washingtonpost to give all scores they want without any logic The reviewer gives 6 out of 10 because of easiness in the game and confirms that he played the game on easy difficulty I personally wants from metacritic to remove these inappropriate and un professional websites for gaming and doesn't waste a 5 year of hardness and work of a studio    … Expand
  97. NATHANLP
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best games on playstation, with nice Quality and a beautiful history
  98. Majmune
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Im in Love ...the graphics, story, gameplay

    10 out of 10 for Sure, hope a third part is coming
  99. Shenandoah
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece in it’s own class. Many of the reviews mention a lack of story. There are two reasons for this, they don’t play the game far enough or they just don’t understand the storyline. Because it’s such a great sequel of the first game, I can’t imagine how to improve this even more. Without any spoiler I can say, Forbidden West delivers also an exciting and mysteriousThis game is a masterpiece in it’s own class. Many of the reviews mention a lack of story. There are two reasons for this, they don’t play the game far enough or they just don’t understand the storyline. Because it’s such a great sequel of the first game, I can’t imagine how to improve this even more. Without any spoiler I can say, Forbidden West delivers also an exciting and mysterious story in the same quality like Zero Dawn. Personally I have enjoyed the story of Forbidden West slightly more.

    The sequel is an extension of the first game in any possible way. To mention every detail would break the limit of allowed length of this review. Long story short, Forbidden West is a must-have for every Playstation owner, especially for all which like the predecessor. This is probably the very best game in every single aspect you can play right now, a true next-gen experience no one should miss. Guerilla Games did make a fantastic job. I am really thankful to enjoy this incredible work.    … Expand
  100. RickDomenech
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This game has been an incredible journey, I’ve had to pause so many times to appreciate every single detail. There is so much love put into this game and it really shows. Thanks so much to everyone at Gorilla for this amazing game.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 127 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 119 out of 127
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  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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