Horizon Forbidden West

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7.9

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  1. SomeoneLost
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Exelente juego, es muy superior al juego anterior, la historia es muy buena y única, los gráficos son impresionantes, el modo de juego es muy bueno tienes muchas formas para combatir y una gran variedad de objetos del juego como armaduras, armas, lugares para explorar… Expand
  2. Dankake
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing
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  3. TrueGamer1910
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    O Jogo é Fantástico, jogabilidade melhorada e com mais opções, gráficos muito bonitos, jogo muito divertido, um dos melhores jogos dessa geração!
  4. Lostdestiny
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Jogo lindo! História super envolvente! Muito feliz em poder jogar esse game no PS5. Quem está em dúvida quanto a compra, pode comprar. Vale cada centavo!
  5. royalguy07
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    Downright the most beautiful game out there to date, brilliant and vibrant coloring and details around every corner. The various zones and tribes feel distinguished enough in their themes and design to keep the game surprising and fresh at every turn. There has unfortunately been a decent amount of small visual bugs that keep popping up for me; Emtpy textures, popping, etc. It has beenDownright the most beautiful game out there to date, brilliant and vibrant coloring and details around every corner. The various zones and tribes feel distinguished enough in their themes and design to keep the game surprising and fresh at every turn. There has unfortunately been a decent amount of small visual bugs that keep popping up for me; Emtpy textures, popping, etc. It has been sporadic and unimpactful enough to where it hasn't bother me too much. The combat remains fun and extremely more layered than the orginal origin. There are definitely too many weapons in the game, it is interesting trying to keep the perfect balance on your quick wheel for any encounter you may come accross. But overall the weapon system maybe needed some streamlining, maybe tough to do properly cause I like there being multiple ammo and elemental damage types. The story remains the standout even if a little over the top, the acting and direction remains as strong as ever.… Expand
  6. MarcoInfanti
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego, un mundo maravilloso y realmente impresionante.
    La historia me gusta bastante, aunque se diferencia de la historia del HZD se logró conectar con esta bastante bien. Me encanta este juego
  7. Jedi9al
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    I got hooked by the opening scene, story, and gameplay! Sony has done it again! This game will be talked about for years to come!
  8. Salomaoanijar
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    this game is amazing, fantastic. the open world is amazing, very things to make, new enemis, fantastic history.
  9. SccrTrav
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    I want start off by saying this game is a great visual showcase. I feel the graphics are really jaw dropping beautiful. I am playing in resolution mode on my PS5 and it is playing very well. I have not dealt with any real bugs yet, but I expect them because pretty much every game has its share of bugs upon release. The only bug I guess you could call it that I notice right now is theI want start off by saying this game is a great visual showcase. I feel the graphics are really jaw dropping beautiful. I am playing in resolution mode on my PS5 and it is playing very well. I have not dealt with any real bugs yet, but I expect them because pretty much every game has its share of bugs upon release. The only bug I guess you could call it that I notice right now is the glitching of the Aloy model. When she is climbing or just standing still or even just walking, she is merging with the environment and her hair and arms keep merging with the rest of the model. Overall, this has been everything that I have wanted in this game. I may not play it in the typical way everyone else does. I play for the exploration, the looting, the environment, and for the survival. It hits all the right notes!… Expand
  10. Anticalvos
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    simplemente una obra maestra, un juego hecho con muchisimo mimo y cuidando cada detalle para que la experiencia sea como es, una maravilla
  11. Barkahgz81
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    a very nice open world game with a very nice story and great graphics. guerrilla games you do it again.
  12. Marlon915
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Jogo muito bom melhorou em tudo o que tinha no primeiro em todos os aspectos . Historia incrivel faz vc criar uma ligação tanto comos personagem quanto o jogo
  13. corcode
    May 9, 2023
    10
    Excellent game and a great follow up to Zero Dawn. Upgrading the climbing to be more like Assassin's Creed or Breath of the Wild would make this a 10, but even this is much improved over Zero Dawn.
  14. Rboldrim
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    Tudo o que faltava no jogo anterior foi adicionado. Vc sente vontade de explorar tudo sem cansar. Como um usuário que realmente tem o jogo eu digo que a compra vale a pena
  15. Cristophs0n
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Simply excellent!

    Such an impressive game. An improvement in pretty much every area.
  16. Raven1987
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    Лучшая игра с открытым миром за последние пару лет! Сюжет отличный, второстепенные задания не уступают основному сюжету. Диалоги все проработанные прям крутяк. Единственный минус это механика боя осталась прежней, хоть и добавили множество новшеств… ( ближний бой )Лучшая игра с открытым миром за последние пару лет! Сюжет отличный, второстепенные задания не уступают основному сюжету. Диалоги все проработанные прям крутяк. Единственный минус это механика боя осталась прежней, хоть и добавили множество новшеств… ( ближний бой )
  17. Makakeh
    Feb 22, 2022
    8
    Вторая часть мне понравилась, даже больше первой.
    В целом, они практически одинаковые в геймплее. Но некоторые сайд-квесты сделали интересней. В целом подтянули открытый мир. Боёвка с пепвой частью практически одинакова, но всё же продолжает достовлять большое удовольствие.
    Сюжет интересный, но в середине был немного скучноват. Концовка очень интригующая, и как я понимаю, с заделом на    Вторая часть мне понравилась, даже больше первой.
    В целом, они практически одинаковые в геймплее. Но некоторые сайд-квесты сделали интересней. В целом подтянули открытый мир. Боёвка с пепвой частью практически одинакова, но всё же продолжает достовлять большое удовольствие.
    Сюжет интересный, но в середине был немного скучноват. Концовка очень интригующая, и как я понимаю, с заделом на следующию часть.
    Вторая часть, как минимум, так же хороша как первая, поэтому всем советую проходить её.    … Expand
  18. Mike1079
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've played, can put the controller down. Put in 20 hour's and I just don't want the game to end
  19. Kwallace00
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Love this game. Such a beautiful world to play in. Great character design and story
  20. HRNut
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    What a wonderful experience of a game, Aloy is a great protagonist and the story is wonderfully delivered. Combat feels awesome and more expanded on what made Zero Dawn a great game. I played on hard and the level of challenge felt perfect. Please do as many side quests as you can, it really brings the world to life more. Last but not least the amount of lore is amazing, really pulled meWhat a wonderful experience of a game, Aloy is a great protagonist and the story is wonderfully delivered. Combat feels awesome and more expanded on what made Zero Dawn a great game. I played on hard and the level of challenge felt perfect. Please do as many side quests as you can, it really brings the world to life more. Last but not least the amount of lore is amazing, really pulled me into the world even more.… Expand
  21. BlamBla
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Fire game upgrade from the first highly recommended it. If your not sure check it out on YouTube and make your decision.
  22. car10
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Pese a que el juego tenga uno que otro bug por lo menos en la versión de PS4, es un juego muy disfrutable, con un mundo muy hermoso y con un diseño muy detallado, y una historia muy envolvente. En lo que es el combate se a mejorado el combate cuerpo a cuerpo como se vio en el tráiler, una gran cantidad de armas y enemigos nuevos. Luego de 50 horas de juego considero que es verdaderamentePese a que el juego tenga uno que otro bug por lo menos en la versión de PS4, es un juego muy disfrutable, con un mundo muy hermoso y con un diseño muy detallado, y una historia muy envolvente. En lo que es el combate se a mejorado el combate cuerpo a cuerpo como se vio en el tráiler, una gran cantidad de armas y enemigos nuevos. Luego de 50 horas de juego considero que es verdaderamente uno de los mejores juegos.… Expand
  23. Review-Lord
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    The Story is great, the graphics phenomenonal, the game play is better than the first a big improvement on zero dawn. An all round great game.
  24. bond939
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Incredible. Phenomenal. Masterpiece.
    P.s. (get it?) The dualsense support is extremely impressive for example the adaptive triggers when using a bow or when prying open an old trunk of a car and haptic feedback of a galloping mount over different terrain.
  25. Twinnovas519
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    A really great improvement over the original. Adds a lot of new fun mechanics.
  26. adomotor
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Great game, beautiful graphics with an open world and lots of things to do. The best is the story that gave a perfect continuation to the serie. Very satisfied with the game.
  27. Jnix505
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    I loved the first one, this one's great too. It is a bit buggy but nothing game breaking. The bugs will hopefully be fixed with updates.
  28. EmperorBeelz
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Aaaaaaamazing!! Love it!! Great story. Lots of great updates and new creatures. And omg the graphics are amazing on PS5!!! So real and detailed that I keep taking screen shots to put up on my digital picture frame.
  29. xFML--CL4P-TP
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely top tier! Sony never fails to release THE most gorgeous and engaging video games! Horizon sits in my top three games I've ever played. You will not be disappointed with Horizon!
  30. PUKSS04
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    A wonderful sequel to a wonderful adventure.I’ve waited a long time to continue Aloy’s adventure.
  31. W2s93
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Superbe jeu, aussi bien graphiquement qu'au niveau du lore, sans parler de son nombreuse activités annexe variés à réaliser.
  32. Szagrat
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Beautiful huge world with tons of things to do. If you like RPG games and want to taste them without rushing it will be perfect for you.
  33. SLAMEM
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Ignorem a galera que deu 0 é impossivel o jogo desse ter uma nota dessa todos os detalhes desse jogo são lindos não tem um lugar vc não se impressiona todos são lindos a historia é boa ter mecanicas de gameplay melhores que o ultimo e sinceramente vai ser dificil de ser superado em detalhes e graficos tudo é lindo ignorem esse caixits barbados ae e crianças que não sabem nem o por o ceu éIgnorem a galera que deu 0 é impossivel o jogo desse ter uma nota dessa todos os detalhes desse jogo são lindos não tem um lugar vc não se impressiona todos são lindos a historia é boa ter mecanicas de gameplay melhores que o ultimo e sinceramente vai ser dificil de ser superado em detalhes e graficos tudo é lindo ignorem esse caixits barbados ae e crianças que não sabem nem o por o ceu é azul kkkkkkk… Expand
  34. EmpressBere
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've played in years. Controls, graphics and the best story, I've ever seen in a video game (except for its predecessor: Horizon Zero Dawn, which was also amazing) and I play video games since 1988...
  35. ssjtmnt
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    The first game was awesome but the second one continues to show that open would games can be interesting and fun again!
  36. Ricardo_Malone
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo incrível de mundo aberto, o jogo mais bonito até o momento no ps5! Missões secundárias muito boas, progressão e história empolgante.… Expand
  37. arash_adleer22
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    من با یه شاهکار مواجه شدم و واقعا نمیدونم چرا از این باز بعد می‌گویند گیم پلی بازی اصلا خسته کننده نیست بلکه باعث می‌شود شما بازی رو ادامه بدید
    داستان عالی
    گرافیک شاهکار من واقعا خوشم اومد
  38. Eljaguar
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Lo que nos gustó del primero con mejoras gráficas y de combate,un juego muycompleto y de buena duración y entretenimiento
  39. zheolls
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 对比一代全面进步，画面非常惊艳！
    动作系统大升级，近战爆破配合弓箭射击弱点的玩法提供给了玩家更多选择，加入了组合技能。
    剧情反转连连，抛开主线，支线也很精彩，期待第三部继续埃洛伊的故事。
    唯一的缺憾就是被欧美zzzq毁了的埃洛伊脸，如果按原来脸模，地平线就更完美了。    … Expand
  40. KatLinoy
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played, they kept the most loveable elements of the first one and added some new. The world feels alive with interesting NPCs and good stories, and Aloy has quickly become one of my favorite Lead Characters in gaming, she is flawed in all the best ways with a heart that you can't help but fall in love with
  41. Ayyzemre
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    The game is fun. Story has been improved. Graphic looks good and facial animations are just more realistic. Good game
  42. ArnaudK
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Tout bonnement le meilleur jeu jusqu'à présent. Graphismes au top pour un crossgen, scenario prenant, fluidité, beauté et la musique parfaite. À acheter sans aucune hésitation!
  43. ConfessionCode
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had very high expectations for this game given my high opinion of the first and while not everything I hoped for the sequel came to be it still an excellent game worthy of praise. I have been fortunate not to encounter any major bugs so far and despite playing on a last Gen console the graphics and performance are still exceptional. As for what I like about the game, I enjoy of course the characters and world they inhabit. The new machines are incredibly visually interesting and intimidating while the titular Forbidden West is stunningly beautiful. Thankfully the game remains grounded in its setting and narrative carefully avoiding leaning into modern day political issues, which I know is a concern many had leading up to release. Aloy’s character design is still fantastic, the many new weapons and armor styles she has access to adding additional flavor to her flamboyant badassery. Hands down one of the best female characters in gaming alongside Samus Aran and pre-TLOU2 Ellie. Many returning side characters are still full of personality and life while some new ones feel just as colorful. As for what I didn’t like well some parts of the story feel rushed, with characters being introduced only to be killed off or become less relevant a few scenes later. Combat while being expanded on, especially with melee weapons, lacks a certain cohesion in practical scenarios. As someone who beelined right for the stealth tree I found myself at a severe disadvantage trying to carefully plot my way through enemy encampments or through machine infested fields. By trying to accommodate all possible playstyles at once in every encounter it damages the experience for those who focus heavily down one particular skill tree rather than branching out. The new mobility options are also a mixed blessing as they give you many tactical options for when all hell breaks lose but many enemies now occupy areas only easily accessible by these new tools meaning you are often left with little choice but to break stealth and go in arrows blazing to get rid of enemy snipers who’d otherwise spot you moving below in the camp picking off less hard to reach enemies. As for things I don’t feel strongly about one way or the other the new board game mini-game is fine, the fast travel system enhancements are fine, the number of side quests and collectibles have been scaled back from the first games unfortunate Ubisoft levels of clutter and are all just fine. I like the side stories and characters involved, some even have actual consequences and tie together forming more complex narratives. Climbing and scanning for resources are also fine, but nothing to write home about, just nice QoL changes that make the game better than the first. There’s a lot of little things that make the sequel a better experience and some big things that give it a little more oomph. While I certainly wouldn’t it call it The Empire Strikes Back of videos games, it’s no The Last Jedi either. Good game, just buy it if you wanna have a good time.… Expand
  44. ugafan101
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Hands down this game is probably my favorite game of all time. I loved zero dawn and thought it was amazing with some minor grievances. However I haven't been so captivated by a game world since the Witcher 3 came out. The story is top notch (including side quests), the combat is superb, the machine designs are really cool, and in top of all that the world is just absolutely gorgeous. IfHands down this game is probably my favorite game of all time. I loved zero dawn and thought it was amazing with some minor grievances. However I haven't been so captivated by a game world since the Witcher 3 came out. The story is top notch (including side quests), the combat is superb, the machine designs are really cool, and in top of all that the world is just absolutely gorgeous. If you are on the fence about this game, I would have to say you should definitely play this game! Even if you don't know what has happened from the previous game. I would recommend you play Zero Dawn 1st but it isn't necessary in this technology age. Either pull up a story recap or just watch the short prologue that is in the game. Don't make the same mistake with this game like I did when it came to Zero Dawn, I was completely oblivious to one of the best ps4 games there was, for way to long.
    PLAY THIS GAME!!!!    … Expand
  45. omegadef1ant
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    What an enjoyable sequel. Any gripes I had with the first game are attended to in forbidden west. My biggest praise for this game is the vast variety and density of the biomes in this game. Non overstay their welcome and always look refreshing. Some will probably be polarized on the story but I believe it was well done!
  46. Tmes_jaban
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood game… Expand
  47. Marko_asg
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    This game is just awesome. Great graphics, a few bugs here and there, nothing unplayable and very fixable with patches. Would recommend this to those who liked zero dawn.
  48. RedInkedMoon
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game design and has been dramatically expanded in this sequel. Skill specialization, crafting, gathering, combat, and exploration all have more depth and intrigue. Bugs have been minimal, but AI can behave strangely on rare occasion.

    I'm currently too early into the story to give it any noteworthy critique, but some side characters really do feel as though they were regressed from their development as characters in the previous title, leading to some bizarre and jarring interactions (such as Avad's SECOND romantic advance on Aloy, and Erend regressing back into an immature drunk, matters which the first game already satisfyingly moved beyond). I am still excited and interested to see how the writers plan to develop Aloy herself as a character in the story to come.

    Playing on PS4 has provided no technically difficulties whatsoever and runs wonderfully, especially for hardware that's over 8 years old.    … Expand
  49. Azmomma80
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Amazing graphics! Love the extra abilities with climbing and the glider! Love that they added the pullcaster! I am a completionist player, I still have a few more things to do, but I found out that there is another big quest in this game with the rebel outposts…so keep playing and beating those outposts to find out what it is…
  50. guelo1025
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    So far I am really pleased with this game. Is not perfect, but great enough. I can see how it feels a bit towards being more of a PS4 Pro title, but the essence of the implementations regarding the PS5 new technologies are there and make it feel like a great experience and pleasure to play. This game is rich in details despite the minor hugs that people has encountered (so far I haven'tSo far I am really pleased with this game. Is not perfect, but great enough. I can see how it feels a bit towards being more of a PS4 Pro title, but the essence of the implementations regarding the PS5 new technologies are there and make it feel like a great experience and pleasure to play. This game is rich in details despite the minor hugs that people has encountered (so far I haven't met with one). To wrap it up: game is great and enjoyable!

    P.S. I am not a fanboy, trust me.    … Expand
  51. SyfierX
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Plays well. Love the graphics. Loved the expansion of weapons and skill trees. Story takes some time to get into it. Wished the moral choices had more implications to the world.
  52. Narvis
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    One of the best Open world RPGs I have every played. Truly Recommend. But only after one have played thru Horizons Zero dawn. For the story.
  53. musicman9999
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Only a few hours in but visually stunning. Gameplay is excellent and the storyline is wonderful and follows on beautifully from Zero Dawn. Shows off the power of the PS5 graphically. Cannot wait for the PSVR2 and the scheduled Horizon game. Just stunning.
  54. triquoma
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    I put a 9 for the graphism and global realisation. The game is really cool but repetitive at a certain point.
    Other than that on PS5, the loading is really fast and I enjoyed it from the beginning till the end.
  55. Cadeb
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Horizon forbidden west does not disappoint if you thought the first game was okay you will think this one is amazing everything is improved its definitely worth it
  56. bushusuper
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Thank you for this sequel! Please do not care about trolls and mad people, surely top10 PS5 games
  57. Steph_Croft
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    I loved it. It expanded on everything I loved about the old game-the gameplay, mechanics and a more convoluted and interesting story
  58. Boxine
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Très très bon jeux, bonne histoire, super graphismes, surtout les traits de visage, musique et gameplay génial, monde ouvert assez vaste avec énormément de machines différentes, bref un très bon jeux que ce soit sur ps4 ou ps5.
  59. Randloadable
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    One of the best Playstation franchises out there! Improves upon its predecessor in almost every single way
  60. nikniku
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. jogo incrível, jogo mundo aberto mt bom, curti dms e ele ctz que vai ser candidato a goty, só que acho que n vai ser por ter elden ring e gow Ragnarök esse ano tbm... pena pois é um jogo foda pra caralho na minha opinião, sei que o elden e o gow são melhores e torço pra que gow ganhe o goty, uma pena que esse jogo tenha sido lançado esse ano e n ano passado pois seria facilmente o goty, e n, n sou sonysta fanboy por falar que horizon fw é bom … Expand
  61. Pixiekai
    Feb 24, 2022
    8
    I've put 30+ hours into this game so far. I think it's a great continuation of the first game. The visuals are stunning, the story is fairly well written, and I love the new characters you get to meet. I love the new machines that were added as well as some of the new weapons and upgrades. I normally can only get into smaller indie games but this one I find myself lost in the story and theI've put 30+ hours into this game so far. I think it's a great continuation of the first game. The visuals are stunning, the story is fairly well written, and I love the new characters you get to meet. I love the new machines that were added as well as some of the new weapons and upgrades. I normally can only get into smaller indie games but this one I find myself lost in the story and the characters. There are some bugs here and there that need to be fixed but nothing so far that's made the game unplayable. I personally really enjoy this game which is rare for someone who only plays the small indie, jrpg horror games.… Expand
  62. Nufer17
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An awesome sequel to the first the expands upon the world and much more I'm hoping for a third???… Expand
  63. bpooley
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    I am truly enjoying this game! It is not a perfect game. There are some fixes (performance, bug fixing such as a mount call bug I've been having) and some gameplay improvements I think could make it even better (crafting/inventory mainly but not limited to). That being said, I love this game, it is unique, fun, challenging and beautiful!! A lot of people have review bombed this gameI am truly enjoying this game! It is not a perfect game. There are some fixes (performance, bug fixing such as a mount call bug I've been having) and some gameplay improvements I think could make it even better (crafting/inventory mainly but not limited to). That being said, I love this game, it is unique, fun, challenging and beautiful!! A lot of people have review bombed this game for no reason (especially considering the review timeline, the 'complaints' and the lack of details/examples that many have provided. Don't listen to that garbage!! That isn't to say that all of the negative reviews are invalid. Again, it isn't a perfect game and does have its issues (also sometimes taste is a factor), but take a moment to take in all the information (with backing data) and maybe experience it for yourself! Have fun!!… Expand
  64. andre_goodfella
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Os gráficos são incríveis, gostei da história também, muito bem desenvolvida.
  65. dabikuru
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Amazing games, improving on its predecessor in every way. Particularly impressed by the beauty of the graphics and the richness of writing and acting in cutscenes, from main quests to the smallest NPC encounter.
  66. GamerV
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    This game is beautiful. I'm surprised it doesn't have a must buy tag. This is the most impressive open world game in a long time. Side missions aren't boring anymore and all the weapon upgrades and skill upgrades are awesome. Don't listen to any scores that say zero, most of them are from people who haven't even played the game and are mad that it's an exclusive to Playstation. Just lookThis game is beautiful. I'm surprised it doesn't have a must buy tag. This is the most impressive open world game in a long time. Side missions aren't boring anymore and all the weapon upgrades and skill upgrades are awesome. Don't listen to any scores that say zero, most of them are from people who haven't even played the game and are mad that it's an exclusive to Playstation. Just look at elder ring it has a better score because it's available on all platforms. Playstation exclusives get review bombed by jealous immature gamers. Just swipe past any reviews in red that are most likely made by immature gamers, who probably didn't even play the game.… Expand
  67. zc_projectgame
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Its the best game for next gen the graphic, emotion, expression all perfect!! Wish all next game has a graphic like this
  68. Seitoki
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Very good game and the fact that u can customize how ur aloy is ex if u like traps u can spend all ur skill points on the trap skill tree
  69. Mrpiax
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    No se le puede pedir más a un juego.
    Una historia emocionante, un mundo muy trabajado con gráficos de 10, movilidad, jugabilidad, mucha variedad de cosas por hacer y unas misiones secundarias y diálogos muy trabajados.
  70. Tarepanda
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    I see so many reviews speaking about bugs, performance and what not.
    let's be clear I'm playing it on ps5, about 20 hours (already) into the game, going through all the side quests and exploring and I didn't encounter any of that, period.
    Don't mind the stupid kids giving that game a 0 like wth is wrong with you. sure some people might not like the game it's an open world, if you don't    I see so many reviews speaking about bugs, performance and what not.
    let's be clear I'm playing it on ps5, about 20 hours (already) into the game, going through all the side quests and exploring and I didn't encounter any of that, period.
    Don't mind the stupid kids giving that game a 0 like wth is wrong with you.
    sure some people might not like the game it's an open world, if you don't like exploring, collecting etc you'll find the game lacking but it's kinda what open worlds are about.
    But no one can deny how polished and beautiful the game is, making it worthy just for tat beautiful scenery you travel through.
    Sure the wow factor isn't the same as the first one.. Like every single sequel EVER, but it's still an eye candy, voice actors are amazing, it's simply the block buster type of game like Hollywood make them once in a while.
    No it's not super deep story wise (once you finished the first one you know what's it's all about, not much surprise left), but it's just so entertaining it's worth a shot.

    Let's be honest I wouldn't have rated 10 if it wasn't for all the trolls bombing this game unfairly, but I would have given it a 9/10 without a doubt.    … Expand
  71. Katalamb
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    I am loving the game. 60 hours in and I've made decent storyline progress along with lots of side quests to level up and improve armour and gear. I've been eagerly anticipating this follow up to Zero Dawn and I have not been disappointed. I'm enjoying the dual storylines of Aloy's personal and regional missions and responsibilities, and learning more about The Old Ones and how the worldI am loving the game. 60 hours in and I've made decent storyline progress along with lots of side quests to level up and improve armour and gear. I've been eagerly anticipating this follow up to Zero Dawn and I have not been disappointed. I'm enjoying the dual storylines of Aloy's personal and regional missions and responsibilities, and learning more about The Old Ones and how the world was for them. Very much enjoying the direction the story is going in and I'm looking forward to how it turns out and what else is revealed.

    Not getting into the nitty gritty of HDR and performance mode and what a lot of people have commented about, I've played it on generally default settings and I'm having no problems at all. Not come across and bugs or glitches or anything that has 'ruined' the experience.

    In terms of being repetitive, what video game isn't? The idea is you learn skills to enable progress through the game, and like any skill you have to practice at it to get better as you come across tougher opponents. You the player and the character need to practice elements provided by the game to get better at them to progress. If games had completely different methods and requirements as you go through people would get annoyed because they figured out how to do something and now the system has completely changed so have to learn the new one, therefore ruining the flow of the story.    … Expand
  72. Abdulelah550
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST succeds on the original in everyway with the best graphics that blew me away. This game is a true next gen expreince and a reason to buy a next gen console.
  73. Drew133
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aweasome game, incredible quests, beaultiful graphics and much funny! one more for the “must play”… Expand
  74. mister_babadook
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    Everything and more of what I have expected from the continuation of the fabulous HZD. Bigger world with story interesting to investigate, deeper combat mechanics, Aloy
  75. Justagamerr
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    The story is engaging, every character has depth to them and are really enjoyable to watch and finally the gameplay is super exciting and much more developed than the first, overall I consider this a fantastic game (except for the ocasuonal bug and glitch here and there nothing game breaking) and has built very inspiringly of the first, truly one of the best if not the best game I haveThe story is engaging, every character has depth to them and are really enjoyable to watch and finally the gameplay is super exciting and much more developed than the first, overall I consider this a fantastic game (except for the ocasuonal bug and glitch here and there nothing game breaking) and has built very inspiringly of the first, truly one of the best if not the best game I have laid my hands on!… Expand
  76. bluest612
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    Playing on PS4- the game is everything I hoped for and more. I tend to avoid info about a game im interested in leading up to its launch so that I can experience it with a fresh mind and this was a great experience. The game continues to impress me with its engaging stories, satisfying combat, and living world. The only reason I didn’t rate it 10 was because of the graphics failures, whichPlaying on PS4- the game is everything I hoped for and more. I tend to avoid info about a game im interested in leading up to its launch so that I can experience it with a fresh mind and this was a great experience. The game continues to impress me with its engaging stories, satisfying combat, and living world. The only reason I didn’t rate it 10 was because of the graphics failures, which are not the fault of the game exactly, but the fact that I’m playing on an outdated console. I’ve learned to walk slowly when entering settlements, for example, so that the visuals can properly load before I reach them … Expand
  77. Vimik97
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Игра намного интереснее чем первая часть графика довольно хорошая
  78. Oglesby_Ditch
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Beautifully rendered with an amazing soundtrack. This is one of the best games I've ever played. The cut scenes are dramatic and engaging. The side quests are interesting and require unlocking abilities/tools, so they aren't just there as filler anymore.
  79. Ramza2b
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    Playing on PS4 pro. Fantastic game only docked one point for slight visual glitches that by no means affect enjoyment. Story is great, graphics are great and gameplay is great. If you’re on the fence about getting it for ps4 it is absolutely worth it.
  80. Kovmer
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Amazing game,stunning visuals.Everything Is great from story to side missions,no stereotyp at all,havent played game with so much entertainment like this.
  81. SamEds
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    A huge improvement on an already awesome first entry in the series. Forbidden West takes everything that was great about the first game and improves it vastly. Exploration, combat, story-telling, graphics are all top notch.

    Despite the first game coming out a few years ago now, the world and story are as immersive as ever, the concept of the game might not be for everyone, but the    A huge improvement on an already awesome first entry in the series. Forbidden West takes everything that was great about the first game and improves it vastly. Exploration, combat, story-telling, graphics are all top notch.

    Despite the first game coming out a few years ago now, the world and story are as immersive as ever, the concept of the game might not be for everyone, but the amount of lore available allows you to be fully sucked into the world around you.

    I'm about 12 hours in and I'm thoroughly enjoying everything about the game, I find myself distracted with the plethora of side-quests/activities that are available, I've run into the odd texture issue/bug. But that's to be expected when you're playing a game in its first week of release.

    Of all the games I've played on my PS5 this is the first one that I have felt has utilised the potential the console has (though I haven't played Returnal and I've heard that did a good job of it).

    Everyone who has the opportunity to try this game should snatch at it, it was well worth the wait and the hype.    … Expand
  82. shteno92
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Splendido continuo del primo gioco. Il team di sviluppo ha implementato tutto ciò che mancava nel primo. Adoro lo sviluppo della trama.
    Ho giocato 30 ore, devo ancora finire il gioco, ma, da amante di scifi, RPG, open world, attualmente penso che sia uno dei titoli di più alto valore e bellezza mai usciti.    … Expand
  83. neverexit
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Simply amazing. Maintains the system but much improved. I guess there are so many haters who criticize it even without playing it.
  84. Mikejoneswho
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Continues off the great story and gameplay Zero Dawn started, and turns it up too 11! Graphics have set the bar for industry standard.
  85. Veronica123
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    the game is still very good, it makes me feel good both in the story and in the gameplay
  86. Ivanbionic
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego ,increíble historia ,una bomba de gráficos, paisajimos y fotografía , Excelente diseño en arte con profundidad de personajes, 100% recomendado
  87. NkCA
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Honestly an excellent game, great dialogue, great characters, great combat, everything is great. If you loved hzd you’ll love this game as well. I will admit that I preferred the first game, primarily because I liked the mystery of trying to find out what happened to the world, but I still think this game is a 10/10. Don’t listen to the review bombers, they’re just trolling haven’t evenHonestly an excellent game, great dialogue, great characters, great combat, everything is great. If you loved hzd you’ll love this game as well. I will admit that I preferred the first game, primarily because I liked the mystery of trying to find out what happened to the world, but I still think this game is a 10/10. Don’t listen to the review bombers, they’re just trolling haven’t even played the game… Expand
  88. Uveyss
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Elden fanları sebepsiz yere 0 puan vermiş Bu oyun bu puandan çok daha fazlasını hak ediyor aslında
  89. Lagye
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Superbe jeux, graphismes,histoire,monde ouvert...tout est travaillé magnifiquement. Les personnages sont superbes, le travail des tenues est génial. J'avais adoré le 1 , le 2 est encore mieux !
  90. Elonmuscovado
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    It's hard to comprehend how this game can ever score zero. It is breathtaking on so many levels. These low scores are reflections of a dim intelligence, from people too scared to put out anything other than vitriol into the wider world for fear of failure.
  91. GetSuckeddd
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    This a sequel in every aspect. Generational defining visuals, engrossing story, and it builds on the unique and fun combat of the first game. Ignore the people rating the game 0-4. They’re trolls that probably didn’t even play the game or jealous that Sony has hit yet another home run. Wow. What a game.
  92. Kenkuli
    Nov 5, 2022
    9
    it was great but the story could have been better and there should've been more meaningful dialogue rather than just spamming loads of unnecessary dialogue. also i hope aloy gets more character development in the next game she is one of the most annoying protagonists in a videogame i have ever seen. putting these negatives aside, the gameplay and graphics are suberb so this is in myit was great but the story could have been better and there should've been more meaningful dialogue rather than just spamming loads of unnecessary dialogue. also i hope aloy gets more character development in the next game she is one of the most annoying protagonists in a videogame i have ever seen. putting these negatives aside, the gameplay and graphics are suberb so this is in my opinion a 8/10 game… Expand
  93. Lilmaze
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Absolutely loving Horizon FW! Genuinely the most enjoyable game I've played since RDR2. I think about playing it whenever I'm away from home & as a 30yr old I haven't had that feeling from a game in a while! Bravo!
  94. mentalv
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    If you enjoyed the first there is nothing here to disappoint. The graphics are amazing, the story is intriguing and the mechanics are addicting. I am taking one point down from perfection for having launched with slight graphic bugs and some crashes that were fixed on the second day patch. Take some time to get engrossed in this world and you will be rewarded with dozens of hours of funIf you enjoyed the first there is nothing here to disappoint. The graphics are amazing, the story is intriguing and the mechanics are addicting. I am taking one point down from perfection for having launched with slight graphic bugs and some crashes that were fixed on the second day patch. Take some time to get engrossed in this world and you will be rewarded with dozens of hours of fun missions or just run through the main story in around 25 hours. Either way you will have fun!… Expand
  95. ASKP
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    This is probably the best open world game i have ever played, this world is so intriguing and Aloy is one of the best performance ever done in the medium, the only thing i want is to make everything climbable.
  96. dacca
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    Uma evolução perfeita de um jogo que já era bom. Gráficos jamais vistos em nenhum outro jogo, narrativa e história muito boas.
  97. kinghock
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    The attention to detail and love shown for the story and design of this game is always apparent. They’ve addressed most of the flaws of the original, improved it immensely, and it’s a shining example of the graphical prowess of the PS5. Fantastic game.
  98. shiarae
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This sequel is strong. I've played 30hours and constantly I find myself discovering new amazing quests and places to visit. Graphics are amazing. I do not understand these reviews, they seem so pointless. Higly recommend this game if you liked Zero Dawn.
  99. Alexman2022
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    [NON-SPOILER]

    Horizon Horizon.... Where do I even begin! I have been patiently waiting for this game to come out ever since it was announced. First things first, when they said "newer and deadlier" machines, they weren't lying! Instead of just whacking machines like in the first game, theres actually alot more skill involved to hit their weakpoints and a strong focus on elemental    [NON-SPOILER]

    Horizon Horizon.... Where do I even begin! I have been patiently waiting for this game to come out ever since it was announced. First things first, when they said "newer and deadlier" machines, they weren't lying! Instead of just whacking machines like in the first game, theres actually alot more skill involved to hit their weakpoints and a strong focus on elemental weaknesses. Dodging is your friend more than ever in this game. The amount of times I get 1 tapped by a machine was crazy. New machines have creative moves and even the old machines from Zero Dawn got move upgrades. That's not to say the game was overly hard. On normal, it provided the best challenge that really made me focus to beat the machines and bosses and finish the missions(Get it? Focus? I'll see my self out xD). In terms of the story, THIS is how a sequel should be made! You meet old friends and make many new ones along the way, the character development is super good and you really connect with the characters. The story is a perfect continuation from Zero dawn and some of the lore you discover is really mind altering. The world is huge with so much to do and to explore and looks amazing even on PS4, I still do not know how they did it! The skill system is awesome with over 150+ unlockable skills and I found myself using most of them to make my quests easier.

    Now onto the things that aren't so amazing, mounts. They added new mounts to override to get around the map. While most of them are fine, the normal horse-like mounts are still clunky and the mechanics are underpolished. Also, the melee system could use some work, the amount of times it took me to finish the practice combos to pass that quest irritated me. There are bugs here and there but they weren't anything game-breaking. As we speak, Gerilla have released a 1.5gb patch to fix some of the issues and more will be fixed with time. There's probably more I missed in terms of the game but I am to busy processing the story.

    If you are new to/ havent played Horizon, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you do. Horizon has one of the best/unique stories I have ever played and I am excited to see what comes next!    … Expand
  100. Marcorrr
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Perfecto excepto que hay un poco de niebla, 0 Bugs y cinemáticas 10/10. Versión ps4
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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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