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  1. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Como artista CG y desarrollador, estoy realmente impresionado por el arte de este juego. Muchisima dedicacion para crear un juego asombroso. Merece todos los aplausos.
  2. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Awesome game, on ps4 looks good
  3. Feb 20, 2022
    2
    Makes me very mad that Playstation sell this game to 5 years olds promoting this game as a technical and story masterpiece, which is a lie, there are much better game sspecially withing the wrpg genre like AC valhalla, which has better combat mechanica, way more abilities and playstyles and additionally to this it has better graphics.

    This game is a scam.
  4. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantástico juego , increíble que algunos se puedan quejar del alto nivel gráfico del juego ... Aloy tiene barba está gorda tiene el juego niebla ... El juego fantástico los idiotas no tienen límite..... Expand
  5. Feb 20, 2022
    5
    Much improved over the first game, and very impressive graphically. Story wasn't very good and combat became repetitive.
  6. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Excellent game, don't believe the review bombers. Graphics are fantastic, story engaging and the gameplay will be familiar to Zero Dawn fans, but improved in almost every respect.
    Kudos to Guerilla for making this a better experience.
  7. Feb 20, 2022
    3
    Game is average and it is not a masterpiece, boring dialogues and aloy speak alone for too much time, quite some bugs.

    Decent graphics but there are last gen games which look better.
  8. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Big step up from Zero Dawn. Absolutely gorgeous visuals and smooth gameplay. Get lost in the world and so much to do and look at. This has become the new standard for the new generation games. Keep it up!
  9. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Epico juego, techo grafico de cualquier plataforma a fecha de hoy, gran historia, grandes personajes, super entretenido.
  10. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible. I loved the first game and this improves on it in every way. The side quests are more detailed and impactful, the main quests are so satisfying to complete. The character models are so, so, much better than zero dawn and are really intricate and special. I'm only a like 16 in and won't spoil anything, but the gameplay is so fun and has so much varietyThis game is absolutely incredible. I loved the first game and this improves on it in every way. The side quests are more detailed and impactful, the main quests are so satisfying to complete. The character models are so, so, much better than zero dawn and are really intricate and special. I'm only a like 16 in and won't spoil anything, but the gameplay is so fun and has so much variety available it makes it a true joy to play. It really deserves a 10/10 and I can not wait to see what happens next. Expand
  11. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Cool graphics. Much more deeper gameplay than original game. Hope that Some performance issues on PS5 will be solved soon
  12. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Best looking game to date and there's just no denying it
    Gameplay: 9/10 Only looses a point cause you need to farm a lot sometimes, otherwise incredibly fun Story: 9/10 I'm not done yet but it seems as great as the first game's story, while adding a lot of info to the lore Music ans sound: 10/10 The first one had one of the best soundtrack ever and this one is
    Graphics: 10/10
    Best looking game to date and there's just no denying it

    Gameplay: 9/10
    Only looses a point cause you need to farm a lot sometimes, otherwise incredibly fun

    Story: 9/10
    I'm not done yet but it seems as great as the first game's story, while adding a lot of info to the lore

    Music ans sound: 10/10
    The first one had one of the best soundtrack ever and this one is similarly incredible. As for the sound design they really really improved it, machines just sound so good

    Open world: 9/10
    All of the activities are interesting and fun, and with the paraglider, the grappler and a better climbing system, exploring this magnificent world is as fun as even
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  13. Feb 20, 2022
    0
    Mais do mesmo, sem inovação nenhuma, mesmos gráficos do 1,°, bug de vídeo, bug de áudio, bug de gameplay, jogo lançado quebrado, quem sabe em uns 3 meses arrumem os bug, um destrato com o usuário.
  14. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to the review bombers, this is a must have exclusive. If you enjoyed the first then you will love the second. Truly amazing.
  15. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Hzd used to be my fav game of all time and this sequel is so much better in terms of everything, they improved literally everything that bothered others. It's a bigger jump than uncharted 1---> uncharted 2
  16. Feb 20, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Siguen los bugs después del parche día uno, y lamentablemente peca de la misma sensación del primero... Repetitivo, cansino, faltó innovación. Aburrido en mi opinión, y mal optimizado, siendo juego exclusivo no debiese suceder. Expand
  17. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. Colorful journey into the world of pleaure action adventure open world... Story and gameplay to your home. Just a piece of a vivid art
  18. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Probably the best game this generation. Game has its flaws just like any other but, the positive out ways the negatives completely. Ignore the trolls coming on here to try and tank the score, this game plays fantastic and looks stunning.
  19. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Não há outra nota a não ser o 10 para este jogo, é sem dúvida alguma o melhor jogo até o momento da atual geração, enredo envolvente, gráficos exuberantes, conseguiram melhorar inúmeros aspectos do primeiro jogo. Sem dúvidas um forte candidato a melhor jogo do ano.
  20. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Game excelente, história envolvente. Estou com 30 horas e mal fiz missões principais.
  21. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This game has been a blast and is an improvement over the original in almost every way. Dialogue between characters is more meaningful and dynamic. The new machines are terrifying but super fun to fight. Aloy is far more customizable than ever before and you can truly tailor the experience to your liking. I highly recommend this game to anyone in the PlayStation ecosystem. It is truly aThis game has been a blast and is an improvement over the original in almost every way. Dialogue between characters is more meaningful and dynamic. The new machines are terrifying but super fun to fight. Aloy is far more customizable than ever before and you can truly tailor the experience to your liking. I highly recommend this game to anyone in the PlayStation ecosystem. It is truly a masterpiece. Expand
  22. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo é muito sensacional! A história é muito envolvente, sendo o gameplays muito fluído e viciante. Uma obra prima dos games!
  23. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Great game, excelent graphics, absolutely goty. The history they made deserve a an oscar. All the hates we found here is beacuse of the consoles war, unfortunately there are people who doesn't know what sincerity is.
  24. Feb 20, 2022
    0
    Tudo bugado é impressionante, um hype lá em cima e a personagem atravessa parede, galhos de árvores, Rocha, e por um instante achei q ela se transformava também. Graficamente é OK e não passa disso
  25. Feb 20, 2022
    4
    El juego como tal cumple con su cometido, es entretenido, aunque algunas cosas del primero siguen ahí y no me gustaron del todo, algunos errores que espero se solucionen con alguna actualización
  26. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Game is amazing in every aspect. Gameplay, graphics and performance...I am glad that I grabbed it asap. Woohoo!
  27. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente jogo, vi a gameplay e estou ansioso para comprar esse grande jogo Expand
  28. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Elite graphics and gameplay another amazing game from PlayStation Studios 100% a GOTY contender.
  29. Feb 20, 2022
    2
    Next gen game? Definitely not Performance mode is garbage can barely even play on 60 fps if at all very disappointed, 30 fps being a absolute mess. Never been so disappointed in a Sony first party game. gameplay is horrendous so many bugs and glitches barely beat the game without tearing my eyes out (graphics burn my eyes). combat is very clunky, it’s way too grindy for a simple thing whenNext gen game? Definitely not Performance mode is garbage can barely even play on 60 fps if at all very disappointed, 30 fps being a absolute mess. Never been so disappointed in a Sony first party game. gameplay is horrendous so many bugs and glitches barely beat the game without tearing my eyes out (graphics burn my eyes). combat is very clunky, it’s way too grindy for a simple thing when i play a game for a hour i want to feel like i played the game for an hour not see that i ran around forever and couldn’t find a silly rabbit hide. Could be a decent game at a 30 dollar price tag instead of 70 but yeah overall i’ve lost faith in sony, fix the bugs make the game have more depth than a puddle fix gameplay and maybe not reuse assets from the game if your going to change other things completely. Expand
  30. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    simplemente hermoso, el mundo se siente vivo los combos son fluidos y el crecimiento de Aloy se nota que ha tenido un crecimiento
  31. Feb 20, 2022
    2
    Feels just okay, was expecting much more. Game is boring and repetitive, plot is shallow.
  32. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma clara evolução do primeiro jogo nessa sequência você encontrara: gráficos melhores,inimigos novo,melhorias na jogabilidade e mais.
    Uma bela demonstração de como fazer uma sequência maior e melhor sem perder a mão.
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  33. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    In my opinion, a masterpiece. Loved the storyline specially. The visuals are great also, My GOTY.
  34. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Muito bom, divertido, interativo, história muito bom e cativante, hype muito alto.
  35. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Excellent game! Been looking forward to it since zero dawn, love the creative designs for the different tribes costumes, cultures, hairstyles ect I ran into a few glitches which I have come to expect with games when the first release and I have progressively seen less and less since I started playing it in the wee hours of the morning 3 days ago. The story so far has been exciting plentyExcellent game! Been looking forward to it since zero dawn, love the creative designs for the different tribes costumes, cultures, hairstyles ect I ran into a few glitches which I have come to expect with games when the first release and I have progressively seen less and less since I started playing it in the wee hours of the morning 3 days ago. The story so far has been exciting plenty of side missions to do tons of machines to kill all around a good time. Expand
  36. Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Great sequel but really just more of the same. The additions are nice but the story doesn't carry the same impact as I anticipated. There's only so much you can change in relation to a sequel. Bugs are funny though. Overall good great but not groundbreaking
  37. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Juegazo, ne encantó el primero, y este también. Nunca me aburrieron las misiones secundarias.
  38. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This game is by far the best looking game of all time, the story is great especially the side quests since they can add more scenes to the main story. Aloy is a great character and so are all of the rest
  39. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Awesome graphics, awesome story, awesome side quests and quest variety, awesome exploration, awesome fight mechanics, awesome upgrade system... awesome sequel. If you like Horizon Zero Down, you will definately like this one. After finishing Witcher 3 long time ago I was lookong for something similar, first game was the closest that I could find. This one is a game of the same caliber asAwesome graphics, awesome story, awesome side quests and quest variety, awesome exploration, awesome fight mechanics, awesome upgrade system... awesome sequel. If you like Horizon Zero Down, you will definately like this one. After finishing Witcher 3 long time ago I was lookong for something similar, first game was the closest that I could find. This one is a game of the same caliber as the Witcher 3. It will go down in history as one of the best if not the best game of this decade. Expand
  40. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Best PS5 Game. Wow what a beautiful and immersive world. Great Job Guerilla Game.
  41. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This game is a huge improvement over the previous one, The story is amazing and I found myself sucked in, playing for hours at a time. The combat is super fun, building on the previous game, but in a way that feels fresh. the graphics on the ps5 are immaculate, and look absolutely incredible. would definitely recommend if you liked the previous game
  42. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    O jogo está ótimo!,eu esperei 4 anos até lançar o forbiden west e não me decepcionei.Recomendo muito,a história e elaborada e a qualidade visual está linda!,nunca vi um jogo tão belo quanto esse.
  43. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Seeing this game’s score drastically increase from launch makes me happy because most of the early reviewers only played a small amount of the game and didn’t have time to adjust to the new features and coming into a sequel they should’ve known to expect some new and different features. I also find them not enjoying the story and yes I do like the first games story better but later in theSeeing this game’s score drastically increase from launch makes me happy because most of the early reviewers only played a small amount of the game and didn’t have time to adjust to the new features and coming into a sequel they should’ve known to expect some new and different features. I also find them not enjoying the story and yes I do like the first games story better but later in the story huge events happen and major things get announced that maybe they haven’t gotten to yet so they critique the story. All I’m saying is people should play games for a good couple hours before reviewing them Expand
  44. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    I’m loving this game. If you liked the first one, this is what that but so much better. Better characters, meaningful side quests that you actually feel compelled to do. Don’t believe the review bombs. It’s ridiculous that fanboys feel the need to give a game like this 0/10. Even if it’s not your cup of tea, if you think this game is actually 0/10, then your opinion isn’t valid. There isI’m loving this game. If you liked the first one, this is what that but so much better. Better characters, meaningful side quests that you actually feel compelled to do. Don’t believe the review bombs. It’s ridiculous that fanboys feel the need to give a game like this 0/10. Even if it’s not your cup of tea, if you think this game is actually 0/10, then your opinion isn’t valid. There is absolutely no reasonable reason for someone to give a game that type of score Expand
  45. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    While the game definitely isn't perfect, it's an improvement on the original in just about every single way. Graphics are incredible, the story is engaging, and side missions are a big improvement. Despite already putting in 22 hours, I keep wanting to come back to the game and keep exploring. My only main complaint are minor bugs and other minor technical issues. When running the game onWhile the game definitely isn't perfect, it's an improvement on the original in just about every single way. Graphics are incredible, the story is engaging, and side missions are a big improvement. Despite already putting in 22 hours, I keep wanting to come back to the game and keep exploring. My only main complaint are minor bugs and other minor technical issues. When running the game on performance mode, cutscenes can be a bit jarring at times due to stuttering when there are camera cuts. There's also pop-in during camera cuts as well. None of this ruins the experience for me, but it should be noted. If this game can get some patches to fix these issues, I would consider changing my review score. The game is amazing and should be experienced by anyone with a PlayStation system. Expand
  46. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    4k60 My mouth still open after these graphics and MI. This is the game 2022, no doubt
  47. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    I believe it's a great game and a worthy sequel to the original. .
  48. Feb 20, 2022
    1
    After playing the game for a couple of hours and experiencing multiple bugs and glitches I decided to quit the game until it’s patched up properly. Must admit the story started to drag on not much to keep my interest. I’m really tired of unfinished buggy games just releasing unpolished products. Sony games alway delivered immersion but this buggy mess breaks it completely. I’m sorry IAfter playing the game for a couple of hours and experiencing multiple bugs and glitches I decided to quit the game until it’s patched up properly. Must admit the story started to drag on not much to keep my interest. I’m really tired of unfinished buggy games just releasing unpolished products. Sony games alway delivered immersion but this buggy mess breaks it completely. I’m sorry I cannot recommend this game in its current state Expand
  49. Feb 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tiene niebla
    Cuesta 80 eurillos
    Bugs a montones Igualitos a cyberpunk
    Intergeneracional
    Dura 10 horas
    Tiene musica inoportuna
    Jugabilidad monotona
    Historia que no cuenta nada que no sepamos
    Cinematicas de 10 minutos
    No lo compreis
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  50. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Fantastic improvement upon the original, visually the most beautiful game I have ever played. 10/10
  51. Feb 20, 2022
    1
    The game is equal o similar to horizon 1, no apply innovation, bugs make the game unplayable
  52. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Pros:

    Story
    Graphics
    Music
    Gameplay

    Cons:
    unacurate jumps some times
  53. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Phenomenal game with SO many improvements from the first game! Absolutely beautiful!
  54. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Bigger and better in everything. The original game was already a jewel, but this one surpasses its predecessor in everything, bigger scope, the world is incredible, really polished. The character models are impressive, not only the main character but the NPC, enemies, wildlife, vegetation, etc. Also really impressed with the facial expressions and animation, the body language, everything.Bigger and better in everything. The original game was already a jewel, but this one surpasses its predecessor in everything, bigger scope, the world is incredible, really polished. The character models are impressive, not only the main character but the NPC, enemies, wildlife, vegetation, etc. Also really impressed with the facial expressions and animation, the body language, everything. Incredible game. GOTY contender without a doubt. Expand
  55. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This game ist the best looking I've ever played, and the gameplay is also amazing. Great work, 10/10.
  56. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Uma obra prima em todos os sentidos! Graficamente, tecnicamente, texturas, modelagem de personagens e ambientes, trilha sonora e iluminação. Apesar de totalmente coerente com o jogo inicial HFW representa um salto de qualidade em relação ao jogo original. Um verdadeiro representante da nova geração!
  57. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    The game improves upon everything from the first one in meaningful ways. Each side quests doesn't feel pointless and has genuine surprises at times and high quality. The gameplay is right, clean and smooth as hell. Last but not least this is game is gorgeous! It's like playing the cinematic trailer through and through.
  58. Feb 20, 2022
    0
    Jogo fraco cheio de bugs, o primeiro era ruim mas nem tanto, agora esse segundo jogo só o hype que foi bom!!!
  59. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game lindo parabens guerrilha/sony por essa obra prima ! Simplesmente fantastico ! Expand
  60. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Best game so far on PS5. I’ve plat Demon Souls & GOT on PS5 and thought those were masterpieces, this even better in term of graphic, story and gameplay. Well GOT story and set pieces were better at certain point but HFW better overall. So much things to do even after completing main quest. My suggestions, don’t cheap out on dismantling parts options as that’s part of the fun in fightingBest game so far on PS5. I’ve plat Demon Souls & GOT on PS5 and thought those were masterpieces, this even better in term of graphic, story and gameplay. Well GOT story and set pieces were better at certain point but HFW better overall. So much things to do even after completing main quest. My suggestions, don’t cheap out on dismantling parts options as that’s part of the fun in fighting the machines. Expand
  61. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Way better then the first, the first horizon I wasn't totally in love with the first one
  62. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Jogo lindo, jogo formoso
    Forza horizon é bom pagarai
    Horizon Forbidden west tbm
    É isso, caixistas, nintendistas e companhia, parem de dar nota baixa pro joguinho da concorrente, ninguém faz isso com zelda ou halo é nois sem consolewar lindos
  63. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    jogo sofrendo bombardeio desonesto de escrotos que não gostam de jogos da sony com protagonista feminina.
  64. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This game sets new video game standards, the gameplay is fantastic and looks beautiful
  65. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    This is a really stunning game. Cut scenes are really amazing but every once in a while the cuts between scenes are really awkward. Haven't had any glitches been playing about 30 hrs. Or so. They grappler is also a little funky too but I do recommend this game.
  66. Feb 20, 2022
    0
    he game looks nice but it does not really feel new. Its also VERY shallow, no depth at all. For a 2022 game, that is kinda not okay. Unless being a total fanboy, i would only get this when on sale...
  67. Feb 20, 2022
    0
    Não vale o valor cobrado. Muita mídia para um jogo com problemas de bugs e etc. Dá impressão que os canais de games tentaram esconder os problemas latentes desse jogo.
  68. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    É incrível em todos os aspectos. Visual maravilhoso, jogabilidade e a história mais aprofundada do que nunca. Fico triste como pessoas que se dizem gamers vindo aqui dar avaliação negativa no game simplesmente por ser um game da Sony. Caixista sendo um bando de crianças que não aceitam o fato dos exclusivos da Sony serem impecáveis. Enfim, HFE é uma evolução sem precedentes do HZD. 10/10.É incrível em todos os aspectos. Visual maravilhoso, jogabilidade e a história mais aprofundada do que nunca. Fico triste como pessoas que se dizem gamers vindo aqui dar avaliação negativa no game simplesmente por ser um game da Sony. Caixista sendo um bando de crianças que não aceitam o fato dos exclusivos da Sony serem impecáveis. Enfim, HFE é uma evolução sem precedentes do HZD. 10/10.
  69. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    The only game i will 100%, guerrila is the studio that cares, addictive and fun gameplay, GOTY.
  70. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    O game não teve uma grande mudança na jogabilibdade, apenas acrescentaram algumas ferramentas novas, o que é plausível, já que o mesmo se passa pouco tempo apôs o primeiro.
    Sou meio imparcial nesta nota, pois Horizon Zero Dawn é um dos meus jogos favorito da geração passada. Gostei muito da história, complementou o final do primeiro. Joguei no modo qualidade, então a qualidade gráfica
    O game não teve uma grande mudança na jogabilibdade, apenas acrescentaram algumas ferramentas novas, o que é plausível, já que o mesmo se passa pouco tempo apôs o primeiro.
    Sou meio imparcial nesta nota, pois Horizon Zero Dawn é um dos meus jogos favorito da geração passada. Gostei muito da história, complementou o final do primeiro. Joguei no modo qualidade, então a qualidade gráfica estava incrível, mesmo em 30 quadros (tv ajuda muito neste quesito).
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  71. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    10/10
    عناد للي يخربون لعبه جميله وممتعه وكل ماتتقدم تشوف لك اشياء جديده ادمان عليها
  72. Feb 20, 2022
    0
    The game is mostly boring. Yes, the graphics are overwhelming, but the game itself is just like any other game of this gender. It doesn't offer anything new.

    Save bucks, just buy Assassin Creed or similar, unless you are behind the nice 3D models and shaders. AAA games are losing their value, they can buy great music, great 3d art, great visuals, but they lack creativity, history,
    The game is mostly boring. Yes, the graphics are overwhelming, but the game itself is just like any other game of this gender. It doesn't offer anything new.

    Save bucks, just buy Assassin Creed or similar, unless you are behind the nice 3D models and shaders.

    AAA games are losing their value, they can buy great music, great 3d art, great visuals, but they lack creativity, history, originality.
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  73. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    JUEGAZO increíble supera todas las expectativas y sobre todo a su antecesor 10/10
  74. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Magnífico, História formidável, e grande evolução comparado a HZD. Aloy se tornou uma grande personagem, o jogo tem várias novidades e o mapa extremamente grande. Com 20 horas de jogo ainda não cheguei na metade, as animações dos personagens e npc estão em outro nível nunca antes visto em qualquer jogo.
  75. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Este juego es increíble, gráfica, narrativa, banda sonora, diversidad de elementos en el mundo abierto. Logra una inmersión y empatía por Aloy de forma eficaz, serio candidato al GOTY 2022
  76. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Es una pasada, ya no solo gráficamente (que también), sino la historia, el Gameplay y en general el lavado de cara que le han hecho. Un más y mejor de manual de una fórmula que ya funcionaba y ahora han perfeccionado. Así se hace un mundo abierto. 10/10
  77. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Candidato a jogo do ano. Adorei muito o jogo. Gráfico muito bons e jogabilidade também. Amo este jogo. Continuem o bom trabalho. Expand
  78. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Great sequel. Improves on pretty much everything from the gameplay to the visuals.
  79. Feb 20, 2022
    3
    What a snoozefest. I got this as a gift and couldn’t believe what a disappointment it is. The dialogue in particular just. Sucks. Facial expressions are dead with eyes that stare vacantly into nowhere. Aloy lacks any character- it was like the devs intentionally made her boring and stiff because it’d have been too much work to animate a broader range of emotions over the course of a gameWhat a snoozefest. I got this as a gift and couldn’t believe what a disappointment it is. The dialogue in particular just. Sucks. Facial expressions are dead with eyes that stare vacantly into nowhere. Aloy lacks any character- it was like the devs intentionally made her boring and stiff because it’d have been too much work to animate a broader range of emotions over the course of a game of this length. I found myself going through all the stages- from listening with intent -> to listening and disappointed -> to half listening and bored -> to just bored -> then i started skipping everything because holy **** stop talking. All of the systems in place here you have already seen! Everything from towers you scale to activate map icons (assassins creed), to ? Mark icons littered around the map (witcher), to ledge and climbing antics (uncharted) - but this is not the sum of its parts; they feel just as borrowed as your average ubisoft game, and another yawn is had.

    Now, what i will say is i found myself trying to get go any and all combat encounters asap because that was the only shining light for me while playing this. Fighting the dinosaurs is fun, but just about every encounter amounts to performing a dodge roll with iframes as a dino comes hurdling towards you. It almost became arcade-y. The monsters themselves though do behave realistically, so fine precision is needed to hit weakspots - sometimes it’s a little overdone imo as it often feels like the literal dot in the middle of the crosshair has to land on the weakspot to connect. I felt like i was playing something between csgo and monster hunter at times. That was by far the most interesting aspect of gameplay.

    Last, graphically this game does look good. But i also found it lacking crisp visuals in performance mode on ps5. The way the landscape is rendered almost feels as if the detail is so much that it all becomes somewhat hazy when viewed from afar. Hard to accurately describe. I do think the game looks fine but the game almost works too hard to shade and light everything in order to produce something visually striking. Everything feels staged - and this includes the dialogue. Conversations never feel natural, you feel like you’re watching a stage play that has a weak script while trying to take itself soooo seriously. What we have here is a game that visually improves upon its predecessor, but fails to really live up to its hype largely due to a boring script, boring characters, and awkward animation.
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  80. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing! Playstation studios doing amazingly as usual. The graphics, gameplay, mechanics, music, and character development are fantastic.
  81. Feb 20, 2022
    5
    Yes this is a sequel. you can argue it’s high quality DLC but this where you’d be wrong. Vibrant World , yes Devs outdone themselves. BRAVO
  82. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Galera dando nota 0 pro game sem ter 1 motivo consistente na crítica. Reclamações de pontos que a própria história explica. Vamos pelo menos jogar o jogo inteiro antes de postar baboseira e prejudicar o desempenho de um trabalho maravilhoso da desenvolvedora..
  83. Feb 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Essa bosta de jogo , cheio de bug ,completamente cheio de erro ainda perco meu tempo jogando isso o primeiro sem dúvida é o melhor Expand
  84. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Es un gran juego lo recomiendo buenos gráficos buena mecánica de juego es un claro candidato a goty
  85. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Weird seeing all of these weirdos rating this game so bad lol They can't even speak or spell correctly most of the time. First off, I have given up on AC because it's just not good anymore. This is not AC. HFW is like a 9. It's gotta be. It's huge, it's got crazy good graphics, tons of content and runs smooth most of the time. It has fun game play with plenty of abilities, some puzzles,Weird seeing all of these weirdos rating this game so bad lol They can't even speak or spell correctly most of the time. First off, I have given up on AC because it's just not good anymore. This is not AC. HFW is like a 9. It's gotta be. It's huge, it's got crazy good graphics, tons of content and runs smooth most of the time. It has fun game play with plenty of abilities, some puzzles, platforming, varied tasks for the most part, villages and ruins all over the place. A unique, chess like side game. Also, it can be challenging enough on at least hard mode. New, unique weapons differ from the first game. Some minor glitches but overall, very solid for a Day 1 release in these times. Story has decent moments later on, voice acting is crazy good but sometimes cringey. The voice acting is clear and high quality but the stuff they say is pretty lame most of the time. The social animations are very good in a way, but since it looks so good, you can really see the faults with the eye contact and expressions, the main missions do this better. The presentation is flawless, the music is pretty legit and the world/amount of things to do is massive as hell. Great Job Guerilla !! Expand
  86. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Its a 10. Why? It just is, buy it immediately. The Xbots can keep being mad.
  87. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Perfect sequel, amazing in every way . Unbelievable story telling and detail in every step.
  88. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Jogaço, gráficos que são os melhores da geração, gostei muitos das melhorias em relação ao zero dawn, a história sem cliches, grande variedade de biomas e todo lugar é muito vivo, rumo a platina!
  89. Feb 20, 2022
    1
    Элой плохой персонаж она бесит своим присутствием для главного героя это фатальная ошибка, сам мир красивый, но наполнение нас ужасное, какие-то клоуны, а злодеи белые угнетатели.
    Сюжет, самая слабая сторона игры, это просто ужас.
    Элой плохой персонаж она бесит своим присутствием для главного героя это фатальная ошибка, сам мир красивый, но наполнение нас ужасное, какие-то клоуны, а злодеи белые угнетатели.
    Сюжет, самая слабая сторона игры, это просто ужас.
  90. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing game!!! Best in this year, must heave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  91. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Horizon: Forbidden West is exceptional. It improves upon so much of what made HZD great. Creative and thoughtful puzzle mechanics, exploring feels fresh and exciting- did I mention how GORGEOUS it is? Im jazzed to continue- definitely recommended. There’s tons to discover and will certainly make my GOTY short-list.
  92. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    great game perfect in everything insomniac must win the goty this year he deserves it
  93. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Incredible experience, best looking game I’ve ever seen! Love the story and combat, so far 16 hours in 0 bugs. Better than Zero Dawn in every way, welcome to next gen!
  94. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Best game I’ve played so far on PS5. Best graphics and gameplay, sure a contender for game of the year award. Devs nailed it again! Don’t follow the negative review bombing these are jealousy xbox fans who couldn’t play this game.
  95. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    За последнее время лучшее, что выходило, прекрасная графика, живые персонажи, интересный сюжет, очень все стало удобно и отлично!
  96. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente um dos jogos que tem a melhor continuação, tudo nesse jogo foi melhorado comparado com primeiro.
  97. Feb 20, 2022
    3
    Este juego esta inflado por la prensa, es un juego mediocre que toma muchas mecanicas de otros juegos, la historia no es ineresante no es un portento grafico como nos hacen creer , me encontre varios bug. parace ser, ser un juego echo con prisas que no esta bien pulido, siento aver desperdiciado mi dinero.
  98. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Jogo simplesmente fantástico
    Gráficos maravilhosos
    Historia incrível Roda a 60fps
    Recomendo muito!!
  99. Feb 20, 2022
    5
    Very average graphics, old mechanics, boring narrative, very disappointed. It lloks and plays like a past gen game
  100. Feb 20, 2022
    0
    Unfortunately the game is full of bugs it is a miss, i hope it gets patched soon I am happy for people who are enjoying the game
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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 127 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. 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. 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.
  3. 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.