Horizon Forbidden West

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7.9

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  1. Bucs65
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Another Sony first party title knocked out of the park! Everything about this game is great just like zero dawn. Improvements were made and new things added that were needed. The only thing I didn’t like was a certain part of the story but not worth dropping it a point.
  2. Ryanmcpherson
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Breath of fresh air while also staying true to its original form. Absolutely love this game. 10/10 for me.
  3. Hammada
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    still playing not finished but after more than 60 hrs this is a real new-gen game although it's a cross-gen and everything in this game is complete.
  4. last_of_us
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Wow
    excellent game
    xbox kids never can enjoy a game like this so they giving 0 & 1 to this game & grand turismo as u can see
  5. rockugun
    Mar 6, 2022
    3
    Le falta de todo, no esta optimizado, me reinicio la play 5 varias veces y el poping te saca de la inmersión pero lo verdaderamente feo es que reciclaron todo del juego pasado pusieron un gancho con calzador que no sirve casi de nada es una expansión del HZD a 70 dlrs.
  6. onepiece255174
    Mar 6, 2022
    0
    Probably the biggest disappointment in awhile. I had very high expectations. The story is bland and unimaginative, the game play is very boring. Even the lauded graphic are underwhelming. Really dropped the ball here.
  7. sheep455246
    Mar 6, 2022
    0
    worst sequel of all time. bad story. repetitive gameplay. filler sidequests
  8. saffian
    Mar 6, 2022
    1
    Quite often there are bugs, but one bug just turned the whole impression of the game After I passed the Gemini, I went to do more sidequests and only after some time I went to base to crafting override for the Sunwing, but I can't do it. Can't restart the Wings of the Ten mission. There are no saves left before that mission. 60 hours in the game and that's it now it's a brick. I'm very frustrated.
  9. oiue7
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm really enjoying this game, it starts slow but gets very interesting as you progress and enhance your skills, the gameplay and graphics are much better than Horizon Zero Dawn, love it!!!… Expand
  10. Rashkenes
    Mar 6, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was more of the same from the first game. It was still fun, the graphics are updated but it took me a while to see the differences between this gen and last gen. I was finding bugs from time to time. Nothing ground breaking but enough that it was noticable. During one fight a stormbird in the north of the map (while finding armor of a warrior who died) the enemy phased through the map and was no longer fightable. I had to reload my save game twice as it happened a second time and the defeating the bird is a part of the mission. It was during its slam attack when it hit the ground it would just keep going through the map. That was the worst one and ate up about 30-45 minutes of redoing the mission and fight.

    Overall I loved the game but it was lacking in areas. 8/10 will likely play again in the future bugs and all.    … Expand
  11. Ptitgus
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Magnifique jeu , j'ai adorer , platine un peu trop facile par contre , j aurai préfèrer qu'il soit plus dur a avoir
  12. KehzuBites
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    A solid game with new and exciting mechanics which follows the story from the last game. Starting with a blank slate to head out on a new and epic adventure feels just as exciting as last time! With great characters and stunning visuals this game will remain as one of my all time favorite games.

    A few minor bugs here and there, at least for the ps4, but nothing gamebreaking, other than    A solid game with new and exciting mechanics which follows the story from the last game. Starting with a blank slate to head out on a new and epic adventure feels just as exciting as last time! With great characters and stunning visuals this game will remain as one of my all time favorite games.

    A few minor bugs here and there, at least for the ps4, but nothing gamebreaking, other than that, an amazing experience i am not soon to forget.    … Expand
  13. carlosjc_88
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This game surpassed the first one in almost every aspect. It has intriguing side quests, the gameplay is more ambitious and the story is very engaging. I liked Zero Dawn a lot but this is a superior game in mi opinion. I'm 40 hours in and still have a lot of quests to do.
  14. Ceretic
    Mar 6, 2022
    0
    This game is revoltingly racist and sexist. It is poisoned by the “woke” agenda, the dialogue is dull and annoying and Aloy is just this cringe. Don’t indoctrinate your kids and don’t find this sort of thing. Many other better games out there that aren’t trying to reorder the world on extreme left wing ideals.
  15. imt558
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Huge step over the first one in almost every single way. Highly recommend it.
  16. TristaR1990
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    There are several annoying glitches that happen. However, the gameplay is amazing, the graphic are perfect, and the follow up from the first one is perfect. I love the twists that happen in the game. Everything I wanted and hoped for in a sequel to an amazing game
  17. Taniarts30
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    La perfection, l'esthétique est grandiose, aloy est magnifique enfin une femme réaliste ❤️
  18. Boris76100
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    excellent jeu. répond aux attentes et aux critiques des joueurs par rapport au premier épisode.
  19. Shirohae
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    The review bombing is just ridicilous and a shame, how do people have tine for this bs..
  20. Ecow
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    It is better than the previous Horizon game in everything, the world has become bigger and richer in secrets and great-designed missions and play systems from the best you can in the game industry with artificial intelligence enemies are the best and in the end with graphics crushes red dead redemption
  21. Rider_Wolfy
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Des graphisme impressionnant, un scénario à coupé le souffle, un univers incroyable. Le GOTY de cette année.
  22. momslilboy
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    A solid game amazing graphics amazing gameplay story not as good as the first one.. but I enjoyed myself.
  23. inkyish
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West does everything its predecessor did but bigger and better. The game still has an interesting plot and exploration, but now the side characters and quests actually feel ALIVE! The pacing of the main quest feels very organic and you care for the cause and the characters involved.
    I very much enjoy the theme of Aloy learning to rely on others personally, and I    Horizon Forbidden West does everything its predecessor did but bigger and better. The game still has an interesting plot and exploration, but now the side characters and quests actually feel ALIVE! The pacing of the main quest feels very organic and you care for the cause and the characters involved.
    I very much enjoy the theme of Aloy learning to rely on others personally, and I understand why people keep claiming Aloy is a Mary Sue. Personally I only see this as an issue if this makes the protagonist not relatable, which I most definitely didn't experience with Aloy: I actually find her a very relatable protagonist for myself, being a person who struggles to let people close.

    All this while making the game look absolutely gorgeous? Take my money.    … Expand
  24. Darth_Kane
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    Very good game, but doesn’t live up to the novelty of the original.

    My main points: +Absolutely gorgeous graphics (on the 30 fps mode), beautiful world +Interesting story with surprising elements +Long, but not too long: finished the main story and some sidequests in 36 hours +Great use of dualsense features -Repetitive combat: I got bored of the robot fighting pretty quick, and    Very good game, but doesn’t live up to the novelty of the original.

    My main points:
    +Absolutely gorgeous graphics (on the 30 fps mode), beautiful world
    +Interesting story with surprising elements
    +Long, but not too long: finished the main story and some sidequests in 36 hours
    +Great use of dualsense features

    -Repetitive combat: I got bored of the robot fighting pretty quick, and tried to avoid combat, which made traveling a chore
    -Meh characters: I liked Aloy, but some core characters made me hard to care for them, so the long conversations just dragged on for me

    Overall a very good game, just lacks the huge impact the first one had, mostly due to the loss of novelty of fighting the robots, and already knowing what hapoened to Earth.    … Expand
  25. LucaStroh
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Of every games I ever played, surely the most beautiful. The detailed graphics and movement, ray tracing makes it pleasant to play just walking around. The gameplay stays more or less the same from the first one which is rather good since its unique playstyle made this franchise what it is today.
    For some reason, some idiots went on whining about Aloy’s appearance, probably because they    Of every games I ever played, surely the most beautiful. The detailed graphics and movement, ray tracing makes it pleasant to play just walking around. The gameplay stays more or less the same from the first one which is rather good since its unique playstyle made this franchise what it is today.
    For some reason, some idiots went on whining about Aloy’s appearance, probably because they never actually seen a woman before. She felt more real to me than any other female character from any game I’ve played before.
    Keep up the good work, Gorilla Games!    … Expand
  26. mmaize
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Of course Kojima had a part in it why am I not surprised. Everything he touches turns to a memorable experience. For all who played a part in this, thank you!
  27. WhiteEinherjar
    Mar 5, 2022
    5
    Sadly not as good as the first entry, combat is pretty shallow & not improved upon enough to be note worthy. The story was also pretty flat as Aloy doesn't seem to have the same urgency that was in the first game after finding out what Hades was.

    All in all i give it a 5/10 pretty average considering how good the first title was. hopefully we'll get a better entry in the 3rd title if    Sadly not as good as the first entry, combat is pretty shallow & not improved upon enough to be note worthy. The story was also pretty flat as Aloy doesn't seem to have the same urgency that was in the first game after finding out what Hades was.

    All in all i give it a 5/10 pretty average considering how good the first title was. hopefully we'll get a better entry in the 3rd title if there ever is one with better story & better combat & exploration.    … Expand
  28. CarnageDZ
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just ignore all the comments and negative reviews by the Xbox fanboys they're just trying to downgrade this game because their console is losing the console war. Not to mention they don't really have any real ability to criticize this game. Give it up Xbox fanboys y'all are losers and you're just jealous bc no one plays Halo anymore get ovet it. Over all amazing game very polished and great story telling not to mention I think the new added features are cool asf. So please don't let those dumb reviews discourage you from playing this game I'm having a blast.… Expand
  29. ceba2883
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Excelente horizon calidad por todos lados misiones secundarias con historia genial
  30. EdBrawler
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráficos impressionantes jogo mais bonito da PS5 até o momento. Mesmo com alguns deslizes de enredo e jogabilidade este jogo supera em tudo o Horizon Zero Dawn.… Expand
  31. Kindlar
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I enjoyed every moment of this game, and will be going back for more. The improved upon the first game and told the story in even a better way.

    I had fun, the story moved me, and this was just everything I wanted in a sequel.
  32. NguyenHuuNghia
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    Bored game. Effect with water so easily. The quest always loops and loops. Open world but quite empty.
  33. JamSi
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Great story. Amazing visuals. Fab gameplay. Character models are seriously impressive. Ignore the haters (they just don’t like diversity. Life is hard for them.).
  34. guil336
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    le début est super avec ce jeu et gt7 j'en ai pour plusieurs années de jeu je crois bien.
  35. winzentween
    Feb 20, 2022
    5
    I hate this 0 or 10 toxic nonsense. This is not a good or bad game it's a good game with bad elements like most games and most things in life. So out of 10 I'm giving a 5 to represent balance as this is a game about the balance of nature as much as the lack of balance in its many flawed systems.

    The good ...are the graphics and the core gameplay loop. The music too. As well as the art    I hate this 0 or 10 toxic nonsense. This is not a good or bad game it's a good game with bad elements like most games and most things in life. So out of 10 I'm giving a 5 to represent balance as this is a game about the balance of nature as much as the lack of balance in its many flawed systems.

    The good ...are the graphics and the core gameplay loop. The music too. As well as the art style. On ps5 it looks nice when it runs smoothly. The new robots are quite neat but too few dinosaurs.

    The bad or less good... is the story and writing which is much worse than the first one without the amazing audio tape stories and suprise twist. The characters are better than the first forgettable ones but still pretty bland and generic. The sound is all over the place too either due to tech issues or possibly bad work. The new gameplay elements are fussy and overly complicated or grindy at times. Lack of any innovation or new ideas of note bring the otherwise competent title down. It has far too many glitches at launch with game breaking bugs. The performance even on ps5 is poor with fps often dropping below 25fps which isn't at all what was advertised.

    It might seem like I have more complaints but in the grand scheme of things they only stop a good game being great again. To be blunt if you liked the original it's more of the same. But if you have a choice or just played the original then I recommend you start with that and the excellent dlc.

    7.5 / 10 fix the glitches 8/10    … Expand
  36. ruben-isma
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    Amazing game. Improved in all aspects from Zero Dawn. The side quest are the best ive seen in any other open world game. Fun new mechanics and the habilities on the skill trees are so much fun and give variety on the combat. Very good story aswell.
  37. rocco666123
    Mar 5, 2022
    7
    One point off because the save system is just plain old-fashioned. There is no reason to punish players when they die (or have to restart cause of bugs!), but that's exactly how it feels when you get thrown way back because you just forgot to run to the stupid campfires in the flow. This doesn't generate any added value for anyone.

    Otherwise, it's again a lot of fun to go off with aloy!    One point off because the save system is just plain old-fashioned. There is no reason to punish players when they die (or have to restart cause of bugs!), but that's exactly how it feels when you get thrown way back because you just forgot to run to the stupid campfires in the flow. This doesn't generate any added value for anyone.

    Otherwise, it's again a lot of fun to go off with aloy!

    EDIT: again 2 points deducted because of crashes in combination with the idiotic save system and recurring blackscreen bug.    … Expand
  38. PulseDP
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    Horizon Forbidden West is a great game to be sure. Personally I believe it is essential that both ZeroDawn and the Frozen Wilds expansion should be played prior to engaging with this content to get the most out of the story. the new beasties are superb and present a good range of unique challenges. I started the game on hard setting thinking yeah I got this and last night I injured myHorizon Forbidden West is a great game to be sure. Personally I believe it is essential that both ZeroDawn and the Frozen Wilds expansion should be played prior to engaging with this content to get the most out of the story. the new beasties are superb and present a good range of unique challenges. I started the game on hard setting thinking yeah I got this and last night I injured my wrist from the 20 minutes I spent trying to take down a particular beast. if you love challenging fights then the hard modes of this game don't disappoint especially with the way you chew through the needed resources crafting ammunition but I digress.... The story is pretty much a direct continuation of Zero Dawn. It's beautiful to look at and beautiful to play. The release version seems to be a little buggy but not too bad, Alloy suffers from some facial anomalies akin to a stroke victim from time to time but nothing of consequence. I found bellowbacks front sacks were glitching in and out but they still exploded even though you appeared to be shooting nothing. I'm a completionist so I spend a lot of time on all the side quests which at times I find more entertaining than the main quest line and they offer great armour and weapon rewards. I have to say that the dialogue gets a bit tedious after a while. there is just soooo much of it. The open world is vast and can often seem empty but exploration is worth it when you find hidden places that contain much needed resources. I would give the game a 10 if it were not for just the little things that could have made it better. Controlling Aloy is sometimes awkward. she often gets stuck in a corner or jumps to far or when hit there is a delay before she will get up again probably to add to the realism. Some of the ammunition to resource costs are ridiculous. by far the worst aspect is that if you Die in a battle the beast rests with full health, weapons and armour whereas you reset with depleted munitions and resources. this makes no sense. These gripes are trivial to the epic job that the Dev's have done to bring this to life. Great game. Highly recommend.… Expand
  39. Yourmumsbills
    Mar 5, 2022
    5
    A beautiful mess.. Horizon Forbidden West is an incredible game to look at, graphically it's exceptional. Sadly the game is riddled with bugs and glitches..lots of them! As for the game itself. Well I'd love to be able to rave about it as much as many reviewers have, but that would be lying. HFW gives you the exact same gameplay as HZD with a couple of added game mechanics and a fewA beautiful mess.. Horizon Forbidden West is an incredible game to look at, graphically it's exceptional. Sadly the game is riddled with bugs and glitches..lots of them! As for the game itself. Well I'd love to be able to rave about it as much as many reviewers have, but that would be lying. HFW gives you the exact same gameplay as HZD with a couple of added game mechanics and a few upgrades to the gaming experience. Unfortunately most of the major issues from HZD are also present in HFW: The terrible camera that allows foliage to come between the camera and your target, Arrows not making contact with enemies, the bow failing to shoot straight or not loading correctly. New improved climbing has been added but this just means more places for Aloy to climb, the actual climbing animations can be janky, unpredictable, and annoying. The main issue i have with HFW is the same one i had with HZD. The writing. The main story arc is fairly interesting but it is hampered by bland uninteresting characters, boring dialogue, generic tedious open world side quests and a ton of filler content. I enjoyed HZD despite it's issues and i have enjoyed HFW but it does little to escape the very typical open world tropes and with its mountain of bugs it is certainly not a 10 out of ten masterpiece...far from it.… Expand
  40. Lilinova09
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Un jeu juste magnifique des graphismes de folies un gameplay génial une histoire incroyable le meilleur jeu
  41. rodzser
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Absolutely good and improved sequel.most of the weaker point of HZD has been perfected, the story is much more interesting, and the graphic is over the top. One of the best open world games right now, and one of the best games on ps5.
  42. andreactually
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Fantastic sequel. Incredible gameplay, engrossing story. A beautiful, immersive adventure.
  43. Gotteswerk
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Sehr gutes Spiel was man von Anfang bis Ende empfehlen kann.
    Auch der erste Teil war schon bemerkenswert und die Entwickler haben es tatsächlich hier wieder geschafft das hohe Niveau des ersten Teils zu halten.

    Einzig negativ sind mir einige Queststopper aufgefallen, die ich aber mit einem Neuladen des Spielstands beheben konnte.

    Klare Kaufempfehlung :-)
  44. TonyMaione
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game takes the Horizon franchise to a whole new level. The gameplay mechanics and the visuals are by far superior is this new version and the story is far more compelling. The facial features and the detail that was put into this game is absolutely astonishing. Well done Guerrilla Games… Expand
  45. T4yyib
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Just finished the Game having spent 64 hours playing with completing side quests and unlockables. The story of this game is mindblowing leaving you guessing every time after each revelation. Without a doubt one of the greatest games of this Era. There were minor bugs which don't really take away from the overall game quality but can be annoying when encountering. But through my 64 hoursJust finished the Game having spent 64 hours playing with completing side quests and unlockables. The story of this game is mindblowing leaving you guessing every time after each revelation. Without a doubt one of the greatest games of this Era. There were minor bugs which don't really take away from the overall game quality but can be annoying when encountering. But through my 64 hours of play through, I only experienced 4 times. The hunting grounds and melee puts are more forgiving, however the gauntlet runs were a pain in the ass, but if you like a challenge, go for it. However it can be a bit choppy. The story is brilliant and sets its self up for a third game and potentially the finale as the final revelation bring the full story in a complete circle for one final conclusion we will see in a third game. The cinematography in this game is a massive upgrade compared to the first game. The haptic feedback is brilliant during action and cutscenes. The most annoying part about this game is the climbing, it can be annoying most of the time.… Expand
  46. Tbosac13
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    It's more of the same, but still excellent. Good story, good controls, well voiced.
  47. Josy_Muzzo
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    Que maravilloso juego. Tengo 42 años y nunca pense que una nueva IP revitalizaria mi pasion por los videojuegos de esta manera como Aloi lo consigue.
    Forbiden West es un excelentisimo juego. Me encantan los graficos. Si los graficos de Zero Dawn ya eran excelentes estos lo son aun mas todavia. El apartado sonoro es una autentica locura, tiene musica incidental, canciones cantadas, todo de    Que maravilloso juego. Tengo 42 años y nunca pense que una nueva IP revitalizaria mi pasion por los videojuegos de esta manera como Aloi lo consigue.
    Forbiden West es un excelentisimo juego. Me encantan los graficos. Si los graficos de Zero Dawn ya eran excelentes estos lo son aun mas todavia. El apartado sonoro es una autentica locura, tiene musica incidental, canciones cantadas, todo de calidad superlativa.
    La jugabilidad es excelente tambien. Agrega armas y gadgets al arsenal de aloi.
    Hay muchisimas maquinas enemigas nuevas, todo de gran diseño.
    Un juego excelentisimo por donde se lo aborde.    … Expand
  48. RasmusO
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    Disapointment of the year.
    This game is almost unplayable on PS4 Pro because of enemies warping around or stuttering. And when you "disable" combat by selecting Story mode you are left with some terrible platform and swimming mechanics in order to solve repetitive puzzles.
    After 80 hours of game time and reaching level 50 I am finally giving up on this mess, without having even finished    Disapointment of the year.
    This game is almost unplayable on PS4 Pro because of enemies warping around or stuttering. And when you "disable" combat by selecting Story mode you are left with some terrible platform and swimming mechanics in order to solve repetitive puzzles.
    After 80 hours of game time and reaching level 50 I am finally giving up on this mess, without having even finished the story.
    The story is great, but not worth it when you have to spend so much energy and time trying to work around broken mechanics and terrible performance.    … Expand
  49. Yarro7
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    A truly masterpiece. I had no crashes or bugs in 25H playtime. The open world is fantastic at every corner you can find something.. just beautiful.
  50. TheSaminator
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    Idk why people are review bombing the game. While the main story is a bit lackluster vs the first the graphics, side stories, combat, and launch stability of this game are superb.
  51. PsycoSonic
    Mar 5, 2022
    5
    It's ok, but the challenges they have are beyond stupid, for some reason if you do it after you've unlocked all the moves, it won't let you complete them no matter what I do I never get credit for doing any of the combos thus making it impossible for me to platinum the game, so I deleted it and will not return. Also the controls for climbing are beyond atrocious.
  52. DrKenjiro
    Mar 5, 2022
    2
    I really liked Zero Dawn, bought the dlc and finished everything. I've put in 30h in Forbidden West and find it tremendously uninteresting and boring. Don't get me wrong, the game looks fantastic but the story is Ed Wood levels of bad and that is an insult to Plan 9 from Outer Space. The grind is super tedious and nearly all characters behave like complete morons. Climbing mechanics areI really liked Zero Dawn, bought the dlc and finished everything. I've put in 30h in Forbidden West and find it tremendously uninteresting and boring. Don't get me wrong, the game looks fantastic but the story is Ed Wood levels of bad and that is an insult to Plan 9 from Outer Space. The grind is super tedious and nearly all characters behave like complete morons. Climbing mechanics are inconsistent, I also hate spamming the focus button. In total the game gives me strong 2014 vibes. I've realised I stopped caring about the world, the story and the characters. Playing this game feels like doing household chores...… Expand
  53. joewillallen
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible. The world is so dense not just in terms of plants but in terms of animals. The underwater sections are done so well and are a real innovation, the world traversal is like a separate game in its own right.
  54. Buggo2
    Mar 4, 2022
    2
    Boring just a bunch of pretty pngs (a movie), just cause something has ray traceing does not make a game good.
  55. Blackavar
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    It has been many years since I have been unable to put the controller down. I loved Horizon Zero Dawn and could not imagine that they could do better...but they did. The machines are amazing, the story is excellent, The graphics are unbelievable, and the controller functions very well. I often find games very difficult to learn the controller when there is so much going on...but I amIt has been many years since I have been unable to put the controller down. I loved Horizon Zero Dawn and could not imagine that they could do better...but they did. The machines are amazing, the story is excellent, The graphics are unbelievable, and the controller functions very well. I often find games very difficult to learn the controller when there is so much going on...but I am having no issues with that either.

    The world is HUGE!

    I highly recommend this game. My wife on the other hand is being deprived of my time...so I'm guessing her review would be negative.    … Expand
  56. vesperog
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Especially compare to elden ring ,its really deserve 10 point !!! Big map and much more details
  57. hosekisho
    Mar 4, 2022
    3
    Lots of strange design choices, from the needlessly large amount of weapons to miserable free-climbing. It's like they purposely highlighted all the faults of Horizon Zero Dawn with the sequel. I'd say save your money, better games have just come out.
  58. SRPA_Marksman
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Forbidden West is a substantial improvement over it’s predecessor Zero Dawn. Best in graphics and audio from any PlayStation Studio. Being a cross-gen title makes this accomplishment truly astonishing!
  59. AudioRemedy
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    There are some minor bugs and frustrations with the climbing/platforming programming, but overall it's a great game with lots of playtime, a worthy storyline, some compelling sidequests, and good script.
  60. Kralex01
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is has a good story just like the first game. The gameplay is just like the first one too, but it has new features that makes it's fresh. Graphics are amazing specially in ps5.… Expand
  61. Axle12123
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal! A great sequel to Zero Dawn. This game series has climbed into my top 5. So many goosebumps and thrills. The side quests feel like main quest. Couldn't of asked for a better sequel. Thank you!
  62. Ferrons
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best game ever in my opinion. The graphics is better than his predecessor and the world is so well made you just want to stay in it, and also very big (i would say twice the size of the old map), filled with many different activities which make you want to explore every corner of it. The map is populated by 43 types of machines, one more realistic than the other, each of them with 4/5Best game ever in my opinion. The graphics is better than his predecessor and the world is so well made you just want to stay in it, and also very big (i would say twice the size of the old map), filled with many different activities which make you want to explore every corner of it. The map is populated by 43 types of machines, one more realistic than the other, each of them with 4/5 variants. And when it comes to fights, there are plenty of strategies you can use based on a lot of different kinds of weapons, an improved melee attack system and about 150 different skills, including combos and special abilities. Finally, the story and the side quests will make you want more and more answers and when they give them to you, they will leave even more questions, so you just want to keep playing to understand more. A must to play if you like the genre, but i strongly suggest you to play the prequel to better understand the story.

    I also just want to say not to trust people who gives votes like 0/1/2 because they really means nothing. Like, what do you mean by 0? It's the same vote i would give to a game made by a 6 years old on Scratch in 15 minutes... (maybe i could even give it 1 :/ )    … Expand
  63. Mintyfreshbest
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    PLEASE DONT LISTEN TO DEGEN CONSOLE WAR REVIEW BOMB HATERS! We need to stop all this division! Both this and Elden Ring are truly amazing very special games we should be so happy we get to play them both at the same time its a lucky time to be a gamer. Beautiful game, nice story and world its great fun to play well done Geurilla games. This deserves a 95 at least in my opinion
  64. Psycrotic
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This game is an improvement in every aspect from the original. If you enjoyed the first game, you will enjoy this new release. The story is awesome and in depth. There is a LOT of side quests and activities to do that while you could skip them and stick to the main quest line, really do enhance the lore and playable experience of the game as a whole.

    Often with a sequel of a game, you    This game is an improvement in every aspect from the original. If you enjoyed the first game, you will enjoy this new release. The story is awesome and in depth. There is a LOT of side quests and activities to do that while you could skip them and stick to the main quest line, really do enhance the lore and playable experience of the game as a whole.

    Often with a sequel of a game, you worry if it will live up to the original. I think plainly said, this game lives up to the original. If you enjoyed the first game, you will enjoy this sequel.    … Expand
  65. Stems
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The story of this episode is amazing. One of the best story of the decade in a video game, seriously this game is amazing. The art direction is beautiful and the gameplay is fun! Love it!
  66. DwayneHawkins
    Mar 4, 2022
    5
    This game is:

    - forced diversity - "white men bad" - amazing graphics, top of the line - kind of basic story: "defeat the bad guys" If you love lots of side quests, you might like this game. For me, I did not really feel too much for any of the new characters tbh. The main quest is in essence very basic, and the execution of it is very "cinematic". Both games are kind of woke,    This game is:

    - forced diversity
    - "white men bad"
    - amazing graphics, top of the line
    - kind of basic story: "defeat the bad guys"

    If you love lots of side quests, you might like this game. For me, I did not really feel too much for any of the new characters tbh. The main quest is in essence very basic, and the execution of it is very "cinematic".

    Both games are kind of woke, but this second one sets the bar even higher.

    Anyway, the first game and its story are MILES AND MILES ahead of this sequel.    … Expand
  67. Diaphin
    Mar 4, 2022
    2
    I really had to push me for every hour gameplay and to stay ingame.
    This is a very bad storytelling for me.
    The graphic is good but way too overloaded. The whole first game was a experience. A big questiion - who is aloy- and what happened. Now in Forbidden West everything feels very very boring for me. Every single character doesnt matter. The cities and villages are soo boring and the    I really had to push me for every hour gameplay and to stay ingame.
    This is a very bad storytelling for me.
    The graphic is good but way too overloaded. The whole first game was a experience. A big questiion - who is aloy- and what happened.
    Now in Forbidden West everything feels very very boring for me. Every single character doesnt matter. The cities and villages are soo boring and the people inside are more boring.

    Sorry i loooved zero dawn and played it 2 times - but Forbidden West was a disappointment.    … Expand
  68. Taesito
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Poor man's Elden Ring. Literally the worst launch time possible, why would you release the game a few days before Elden Ring, Game destined to be forgotten.
  69. Juddy90
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Terrible bloody game, super boring and I thought the graphics and mechanics would be a lot better, very disappointing
  70. JOGS
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    Wanting to write a review says on its own how much I love this game. It's a great improvement in comparisment to the first part. Better graphics, better side quests, better worldbuild, cooler fights, awesome story Its's simply a good game.

    Progressive gameplay: I can't help to notice some lesser things though. I found the game way easier than part 1 which got me to me to not exploring    Wanting to write a review says on its own how much I love this game. It's a great improvement in comparisment to the first part. Better graphics, better side quests, better worldbuild, cooler fights, awesome story Its's simply a good game.

    Progressive gameplay:
    I can't help to notice some lesser things though.
    I found the game way easier than part 1 which got me to me to not exploring other ways of fighting or upgrading my gear whatsoever. Maybe I should've played on very hard, but I'm not sure if that would reward other playstyles or wanting to grind gear. Because of that, all lootdrops felt useless for me till the very end. This made the game pretty much a very very good cinematic experience for me.

    Story missions:
    I'll try to speak spoiler-free, The main missions are all very well designed and cool. But the very last main mission seems te be rushed, short and with fights not very interesting and straight forward. Ik was kinda let down by it.

    Characters:
    The character Aloy and all other characters are very well written with interesting backgrounds, except for Alva, I don't want to spoil things, but I didnt feel anything for her. Acting is off en her story is weirdly akward. Maybe it is supposed to be like that sice she comes from far away, but it wasn't for me and she didn't fit in the group if you ask me.

    Aloy's acting is good, her story is great, but why do I get the feeling she has down syndrome every time she laughs or gives some other facial expression. It made me giggle and feel bad at the same time every time. Maybe it's just me but it made me leaving the immersion.

    So all and all, maybe with all these negative points people think it's a bad game. It's not. It's really good. Its simply less hardcore-ish and grindy (which I kinda like) and could be a 10 with some small improvements. For me it's a big 9. I even want to play the sideqquests since they're close to Witcher3 standards.    … Expand
  71. akinogaming
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    O jogo é lindo a história te prendi os gráficos hipnotiza , a Aloy é apaixonante parabéns guerrilla/Playstation studios por mais uma obra de artes !!!
  72. kicia
    Feb 20, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alles das gleiche und immer noch langweilig also **** Grafik ist auch nicht besser… Expand
  73. SNXL
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West é uma grande melhora comparado ao jogo anterior da saga. Missões secundárias foram melhoradas e não estão incansavelmente chatas e repetitivas, fora o sistema de nado em baixo da água que é simplesmente extremamente bem feito. Uma pena que fanboys tão burros do Xbox não aceitem isso e floodem o game com notas bomb. Horizon Forbidden West é uma obra prima que superaHorizon Forbidden West é uma grande melhora comparado ao jogo anterior da saga. Missões secundárias foram melhoradas e não estão incansavelmente chatas e repetitivas, fora o sistema de nado em baixo da água que é simplesmente extremamente bem feito. Uma pena que fanboys tão burros do Xbox não aceitem isso e floodem o game com notas bomb. Horizon Forbidden West é uma obra prima que supera seu antecessor, deixando de lado as mecânicas falhas de montaria, escalada e narrativa quanto o desenvolvimento de personagens secundários do primeiro jogo. Parabéns a equipe da Guerrila, ❤️… Expand
  74. Shams84
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    After four hours the game just starts playing, it's very well-made and beautiful, in its own style is undoubtedly the best, it's not really said a game is essentially a work of art And finally, among the games that have come to market this month, the best is much better than Eldering ring
  75. akiranet666
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    What an awesome sequel! Visually impressive, great mechanics, a great narration ( as most SONY 1st party games). Locked at performance mode - compared to resolution - the game runs fluently. IMPRESSED.
  76. Merlin88
    Mar 4, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great graphics but game just seems to be so predictable. First one was better… Expand
  77. HabliVirtuoso
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    It's a fantastic game, it has all the good things that HZD had and so much more.
    Everything that I missed in HZD is here.
    I am in love with this game.
    10/10
  78. rramaa
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    It’s just so satisfying to play
    The game is simply awesome. I had my reservations before but guerilla delivered a masterpiece
  79. Raikiri29
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Aloy is annoying, arrogant. Nothing to do in this game. We always use R3 to activate the focus.
    It's boring. You can climb only if you use the focus and can't climb on everything.
  80. KnucklesChaotix
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    If you liked Zero Dawn you'll like this one. The biggest issues are that the combat gets repetitive after a while and there's not much variety in the side quests. Taking down rebel camps gets kind of old after the 10th one. Great storyline, a little redundant or unnecessary at some parts but overall builds off of the story of zero dawn well. ganeplay is smooth and works like a charm. thereIf you liked Zero Dawn you'll like this one. The biggest issues are that the combat gets repetitive after a while and there's not much variety in the side quests. Taking down rebel camps gets kind of old after the 10th one. Great storyline, a little redundant or unnecessary at some parts but overall builds off of the story of zero dawn well. ganeplay is smooth and works like a charm. there are a few minor graphical glitches here and there but nothing game breaking. Overall 7.5/10, I rounded up to 8… Expand
  81. BradleyJeremy
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Juegazo 10/10, buen apartado gráfico y las peleas demasiada emocionantes, buen candidato a Goty 2022.
  82. TheLastPlay
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    Como la primera parte pero más y mejor! Si te gustó el primero este te encantará. Gráficamente muy top
  83. hovercroft
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Basically the same as the first. Running simulator with boring mechanics. All I’ve seen about this game is. Look how pretty it is. Nobody is complimenting the story or gameplay or mechanics or features. Might pick it up when it’s on PC in the bargain bin for under £10 if I’ve really got nothing better to do.
  84. cezar55555
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Probably the biggest disappointment in awhile. I had very high expectations. The story is bland and unimaginative, the game play is very boring. Even the lauded graphic are underwhelming. Really dropped the ball here.
  85. Daanvandam
    Mar 4, 2022
    6
    It's better than the first part that came out back in 2017, it basically added onto that original game but didn't fix the more fundamental issues that have to do with writing, gameplay and open world design. It's very much by the numbers and perfectly serviceable, but as a result forgettable.

    The graphics are simply amazing, but uninspired. It simply goes for realism which will get old    It's better than the first part that came out back in 2017, it basically added onto that original game but didn't fix the more fundamental issues that have to do with writing, gameplay and open world design. It's very much by the numbers and perfectly serviceable, but as a result forgettable.

    The graphics are simply amazing, but uninspired. It simply goes for realism which will get old quick in a few years. I would have liked it if they went with an unique art style or just had better design. The only inventive designs in the game are the robot animals, but the rest looks like the type of stuff we have in the real world sadly.

    The writing and narrative is actually pretty bad, it follow your typical block buster type language but ultimately has nothing to say. Aloy herself has also become kind of an unlikable character, she's not too different from the first part but enough to make it feel strange and off. The ending, which i will not spoil, is especially terrible and ruins the whole thing in 20 minutes time flat.

    They have a clear talent for game engine design and know how to output demanding high graphical effects, but in the gameplay, story, narrative, level and game design department they still need a lot of work.    … Expand
  86. Knightmare84
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Just a beautiful game and the photo mode is nice to play around with. A must buy for any PlayStation user ;)
  87. ADVGYM
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The best sequel of all-time. I’ve saw them all and played them all and this is a narrative and graphical masterpiece. Nothing short of astounding! Nothing has looked this good on my LG C1 ever! Buy it now!
  88. DeathsKaos
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Better than the first game in every way, loved it and can't wait for the final chapter to come.
  89. ShadowofZexa
    Mar 3, 2022
    4
    Horizon Forbidden West is a buggy unfocused mess of a video game it rarely ever impresses and the game just feels like a massive slog to play through. The graphics look decent but the game is very buggy and unoptimized for the hardware it's running on.
  90. skeats00
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely stunning in every way possible. When I played horizon zero dawn, my only complaint was that a lot of the side missions felt quite irrelevant, and it was evident that there wasn’t a ton of time spent on them. However, in forbidden west, they addressed this to a whole nother level. The side quests are extremely entertaining, with characters that keep you interestedThis game is absolutely stunning in every way possible. When I played horizon zero dawn, my only complaint was that a lot of the side missions felt quite irrelevant, and it was evident that there wasn’t a ton of time spent on them. However, in forbidden west, they addressed this to a whole nother level. The side quests are extremely entertaining, with characters that keep you interested in them and storylines that make them matter, sometimes having impacts on the main story. The main story in forbidden west is absolutely amazing as well. This game has the best facial models I have ever seen, and overall the graphics of the game are insane. The open world is so beautiful when I first started playing it took me something like 2 hours to finish the first mission because I caught myself just staring over every ledge and admiring the view. Many main characters return from the previous game, especially some of the most interesting ones. I have just completed the main story, with something like 73-74 hours of gameplay, including side missions and exploration. I will go back and get 100% trophies in this game for the first time ever in a game because it is that rewarding to keep playing it. 10/10, the best game I have ever played, and I have played quite a few, including god of war 2018. This beats it hands down, however I would say it is more necessary to ply horizon zero dawn first before playing forbidden west, while playing the previous 3 god of wars before god of war 4 is not really necessary at all.… Expand
  91. Ventu94
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Wonderfull game!!! In my opinion one of the most beautiful game to play on ps5!!!
  92. ReignIsLive
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Amazing game, beautiful to look at and an absolute overhaul of its predecessor. Best next gen game so far, nothing you can fund on any other console. Side missions are also good as the main missions and the story is amazing. A must own game!
    I would recommend everyone to play this On PS5, looks breathtaking, crisp, fantastic.
  93. BoltDown
    Mar 3, 2022
    4
    To start off I am a big fan of Zero Dawn, played it 3 times and have acquired 100% completion, it's a great game... with that Forbidden West is a DOWNGRADE from that experience.

    1. This game reeks of development scope creep, things are so much more over complicated then in Zero Dawn, they should keep K.I.S.S. acronym in mind when developing. 2. My favorite play style has been GUTTED!    To start off I am a big fan of Zero Dawn, played it 3 times and have acquired 100% completion, it's a great game... with that Forbidden West is a DOWNGRADE from that experience.

    1. This game reeks of development scope creep, things are so much more over complicated then in Zero Dawn, they should keep K.I.S.S. acronym in mind when developing.

    2. My favorite play style has been GUTTED! There may be a "Infiltrator Skill Tree" but unless you plan to draw out fights for 5+ minutes, then direct combat is the only viable way to play now. Robots are afraid of tall grass, difficult to coax them in close enough even with stone throws, every bow ability breaks your cover, silent strike with fully upgraded spear abilities can't one shot trash mobs especially in later game (This is on normal remember). Stealth ability you unlock, even fully upgraded does not seem to work on Robots.

    Other game plays have been gutted as well, if you like traps then your in for a shock as well, the deployment limits are very low now, the days of placing a few bombs and a full set of Tripcaster traps are gone and over.

    3. Weapons are a joke compared to Zero Dawn, they added in some interesting new gear but the standard ones from Zero Dawn are a joke.. having weapons just for one ammo type and flooding the game with variations is abysmal, and with the new upgrade system just adds to the grind to find upgrade materials. If I was Aloy I would make a trip back home to pick up the trusted and true weapons from Zero Dawn before trekking into the west.

    4. The game is not balanced, playing on normal and robots HP and Attack feel like "The Frozen Wilds" DLC on Ultra-Hard.. getting one shot by a Fanghorn in the starting area should not happen on normal difficulty

    5. Inventory management has been taken out of the hands of the player. You can only carry 1 stack of any item the remainder magically gets transported to your stash (Talk about immersion breaking - Horizon meets Harry Potter). Typically this is not an issue but if you like a specific type of ammo you may run out of the crafting materials when out in the field. They should have kept the old inventory system and have Aloy travel to the rest areas (There are many on the map) to deposit extras you don't want to carry.

    6. way... way.. way too many variation add on patches for weapons and armor

    7. Aloy gaining advanced tech through skill tree. Aloy is a user not a developer, a scientist, or an engineer... any sci-fi like gear should be acquired through diving into ruins or pilfering from dead enemies (This does happen in the game, the only one I am ok with story wise)

    8. Valor system sucks, I don't mind that you need to built it up but the use of a skill that uses Valor should NOT be on a timer all the time. For example... Stealth field should be on a timer but you should have the ability to turn it off to save Valor, Shield should just give you a direct heath buff / shield, bow abilities that say "5 shots" should last the 5 shots. The fact that every Valor skill is on a timer means you are being rushed to get your value out of it, as mentioned seems they favor / push the player always into direct frontal combat.

    9. Some NPC audio has a metallic reverb in it as if they where not recorded in a proper sound studio, they should have redone those parts, being out in the open and the NPC sounding like their in a metal box is very apparent.

    Addition to reaching endgame / finally
    - Too many weapons again, and spend hours and days grinding for the upgrades
    - Colosseum combat is a mess, its just a brawl where Alloy spends most of her time face down in the dirt and stunned. Game auto chooses your equipment if you have multiple in your inventory, and the end fight of every category set gear is chosen, if you don't have a particular weapon then you simply loose a weapon slot and you are even more handicapped, also any upgrades you may have done to weapons or gear for those fights DO NOT count.
    - The melee completion fights start off as normal and progress to Ultra hard at the end, I like many others had to set difficulty to Easy just to pass them.
    - Story started off ok but then went sideways for me, did not like the Ted Faro plot and many other end game points.

    (For all this garbage I have reduced my rating from a 6 to a 4, I have learned to hate this game)

    New things I like

    1. As mentioned some new weapons like the Javelins are fun additions.

    2. New and interesting Robots, always a plus

    3. Underwater play now

    4. Visually stunning as always, climbing to the highest peak and viewing the landscape is breath taking.

    Closing
    I love the visuals of the game but I can't stop thinking "I wish this played like Zero Dawn" constantly, at times I feel like I am hate binging playing the game just for the story. GG has hinted at a 3rd game, they have burnt my faith away with this game and will not buy the next game with ought serious reviewing it first    … Expand
  94. Juan199
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De lo mejor que estoy jugando este 2022, muchas mejoras, gráficamente sorprendente, los acabados y las texturas son una maravilla.… Expand
  95. aimes101
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing environment. Loving it so far can just play and relax and explore. Everyone complaining the story is shallow is confusing. Are we playing the same game? I Love it. Haters can go play that steaming graphical dung pile called Elden Ring.
  96. Kberrett
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This lived up to all my expectations… gameplay was amazing graphics are STUNNING!! I just completed the main the main story doing side quest and such along the way… I have roughly 50 hrs into the game and it was well worth it!!
  97. Jordan__iBoss
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego!
    Gráficas increíbles
    NPC sorprendentes Mucha historia y excelente gameplay
  98. TheBatmanBeynd
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    What an amazing game. I experienced slight glitches day one but amazing game. The story, open world, and graphics are a masterpiece in its own right. A sequel that beats the original in every way. It would be an essential game for all players.
  99. 8mrxo8
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Perfect in every aspects. I can just say that it's a masterpiece. It's a must for me and I don't give a **** about other reviewers who gave this game low scores. They know nothing about video games.
  100. Berrlett
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    A great sequel. Captivating story, brilliant missions, innovative fighting mechs and upgrade systems and stunning visuals. One of the candidates for game of the year without any doubts.
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  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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