Horizon Forbidden West

 PlayStation 5
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10308 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,763 out of 10308
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  1. fer_fcbayern
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    It's just GREAT in every aspect! Been waiting for something like these since ps5 launch
  2. PHACYOW
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    the game improved a lot... visual, graphics, environment everything that the first one lacks of it... Thanks Guerilla for this wonderful game. GOTY contender for this year!!!
  3. NetherAppolyon
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing game being better at everything, as it should be, incredible game..
  4. MrDayvs
    Feb 19, 2022
    4
    This game is super buggy, performance mode sometimes feels like a slide show, there is popping everywhere, like things just decided to appear 3 seconds after they are supposed and it breaks the inmersión. It has a lot things that makes it feel unfinished. Other than that the game is good not great, don’t buy this game at full price, you will regret it. If you wait until the prices drops toThis game is super buggy, performance mode sometimes feels like a slide show, there is popping everywhere, like things just decided to appear 3 seconds after they are supposed and it breaks the inmersión. It has a lot things that makes it feel unfinished. Other than that the game is good not great, don’t buy this game at full price, you will regret it. If you wait until the prices drops to $30 or lower believe me you won’t be missing out on anything.… Expand
  5. Lluunutic
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. Graphics are a huge step from the last game and this just touched the spear on how much better this game is than the first. Absolute masterpiece
  6. kivanc07
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Another masterpiece from Playstation Studios. This game has an amazing gameplay and mind blowing graphics. This game is very very close to Naughty Dog quality. Well done Guerilla!
  7. OColucci
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    What a wonderful and beautiful game with so much evolution in graphics and gameplay
  8. ThatGuy007
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    It’s taken what was brilliant with the first game and improved it 10 fold, Simply a must buy title. PS don’t let the idiots the review bomb deter you from adding this game to your collection, it’s also baffling that the ridiculous/idiotic reviews from the so called expert reviewers actually counts toward the overall meta score, how meta critic allows the pure trash reviews to contribute toIt’s taken what was brilliant with the first game and improved it 10 fold, Simply a must buy title. PS don’t let the idiots the review bomb deter you from adding this game to your collection, it’s also baffling that the ridiculous/idiotic reviews from the so called expert reviewers actually counts toward the overall meta score, how meta critic allows the pure trash reviews to contribute to overall scores is laughable.… Expand
  9. Julio85
    Feb 19, 2022
    0
    Un juego lleno de bugs. Es increíble la publicidad que tienen pero no pudieron dar un buen producto
  10. Sallgoodman6797
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh my God this sequel is fantastic!! First of all for those of us who played the first game and remember the odyssey project, you will be getting a nice surprise! There are a couple of minor bugs here and there but it barely bothered me because I was too busy enjoying the game… Expand
  11. AmazinGamer
    Feb 19, 2022
    4
    Fiel a su predecesor mejorando varios de sus aspectos, gráficamente bueno, técnicamente roto, diversión nula, argumentalmente no me atrapó en lo más mínimo. En lo jugable el mapeado del control es malísimo, algunos aspectos como el plataformeo me resultó muy cansino, a la mecánica del gancho le falta mucho pulido.
  12. fjmmdo
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great. Course of historry is amazing. Space: the final frontier. Lol. Immersive… Expand
  13. Icewall45
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Graphics are mind blowing, gameplay is addicting and story is very well written.
  14. leonardg21
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Even better than zero dawn in almost every way! The open world, the graphics, the ability to dive underwater, etc.
  15. Faultline
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Absolutely stunning! Detailed open world environments, was simply blown away
  16. Gabe03
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    There are a lot of trolls right now but , this game is awsome, graphics, game mechanics , you need to play this game and figure it out.
  17. Chiefingisrude
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Really loving this game on a visual and gameplay aspect. Story is a whole lot more enticing to me I'm actually really invested in this story way more then Zero Dawn, characters have alot more life and emotions in them there's more to be said but don't wanna write to much. Would of have a 10 but there are a few bugs that need fixing but thats expected with alot of games. But that doesn'tReally loving this game on a visual and gameplay aspect. Story is a whole lot more enticing to me I'm actually really invested in this story way more then Zero Dawn, characters have alot more life and emotions in them there's more to be said but don't wanna write to much. Would of have a 10 but there are a few bugs that need fixing but thats expected with alot of games. But that doesn't take away from my enjoyment. My score will have to be 9.5… Expand
  18. Pcfan40
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game improves on everything the first game tried to establish. The face models have drastically improved The climbing is so much more smoother than before
    The different gadgets you get helps elevate this game even more. The upgrade system is massive so many choices to choose from. The side quests don’t feel like filler missions anymore it’s stuff here you actually wanna do. The melee    This game improves on everything the first game tried to establish. The face models have drastically improved The climbing is so much more smoother than before
    The different gadgets you get helps elevate this game even more. The upgrade system is massive so many choices to choose from. The side quests don’t feel like filler missions anymore it’s stuff here you actually wanna do. The melee combat doesn’t feel stiff at all they even added more additions to your melee weapon. The graphics are top tier and some of the most drop dead graphics I’ve seen in a game in a while. There’s even underwater swimming now which wasn’t present in the first game. There’s a lot to this game, absolute must play!    … Expand
  19. Raz9
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Great game with high quality and faster loading times.
    I do not get tired of playing this game.
  20. arg53geo
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Es un juego excelente muestra el gran salto del 1 contra el 2 aún puede mejorar aunque para la época actual es de las mejores experiencias
  21. SemmelMerlin
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    people rewiewbooming this masterpiece xD y'all so stupid. play the game then post your real opinion about the game. idiots
  22. Rjba
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing history and graphics, better than Horizon zero dawn.congratulation Guerrilla games.
  23. JotaGui84
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Jogo incrível. Gráficos mais fantásticos do que nunca. Jogabilidade fluída!
    Mas os retardados caixistas vão hatear mesmo sem nunca jogar (não na frente dos outros)!
  24. Acheson7
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    It's as if BOTW and Witcher III had a baby. That's all you really need to know. The animations are far improved from Zero Dawn, every side quest feels important, and i never feeling like im doing the same thing twice, even if it gives a similar result.
  25. Pinheadhell
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    These pathetic XBOTS giving it low scores are too funny. I'm ten hours in and this is a next gen masterpiece.
  26. R83
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Jogo lindo, mais uma bela obra de arte para os fãs de PlayStation!
    Gráfico lindo, Gameplay desafiador com muita ação e aventura e uma protagonista memorável que entrou de vez nos corações dos Gamers do mundo todo a grande heroína Aloy!!!
  27. Fabro07
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Es un juego increíble, es uno de los mejores juegos gráficamente hablando de la historia, tiene un mundo abierto lleno de cosas para hacer, un gameplay genial del que no te cansas nunca y las maquinas que son el principal llamativo del juego están mejor hechas que nunca
    Un claro candidato a Goty 2022
  28. Igornunes
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Jogo simplesmente incrível, o jogo está lindo de se vê, história perfeita, gameplay perfeita tudoo...
  29. Noble_Frost
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing work love everything about it. Graphics are amazing it just a better version of the first game
  30. Algaming
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    A massive open world adventure with great story, truly wonderful.
    Horizon Forbidden west give you much pleasure
  31. Yuna21Rj
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Jogo é uma continuação direta do Horizon zero dawn e consegue fazer tudo que o primeiro deixou a desejar Gráficos impressionantes tanto pro ps4 qto para ps5 História cativante, personagens muito bem trabalhados trilha sonora impecável, Gráficos lindos ambiencão sperfeita fazermos que Horizon Forbidden West seja um jogo para concorrer ao goty2022
  32. Khalid23
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Just better than 1st game in every way. An ultimate masterpiece that people will be fortunate to experience and get lost in.
  33. dntwk555
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    fantastic gameplay! The dualsense feel very nice. fantastic gameplay! The dualsense feel very nice.
  34. Zooluger
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Great PlayStation game. Amazing world and gameplay. Many mechanics have been improved over the first game. Masterpiece
  35. Weeeeee711
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    About eight hours in,

    There's still some issues:

    -people talking over themselves
    -a warrior can't block attacks
    -climbing is much better..but i still say theres room for improvement
    etc etc

    This is a massive improvement, though.

    90% of the issues I could think of a month ago have been dealt with (melee combat, inventory, graphics, variety, traversal, etc)

    So far, 8/10
  36. Cadafinn
    Feb 19, 2022
    5
    Es un buen juego con mejores gráficos y su historia es bien desarrollado pero su jugabilidad no me gusta mucho ya que no soy muy fan de este tipo de jugabilidad no se siente como un juego ni se que debo hacer pero es un juego divertido y se respeta.
  37. Xlx_xy
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are insane and beautiful such a great game the developers did a great job on this game… Expand
  38. Coolpen6
    Feb 19, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most boring annoying uninspired sequels I’ve ever played and as a result… Expand
  39. Marcelo-Daniel
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Ótimo jogo, fantástico enredo e gameplay como a maioria dos exclusivos. Obra prima!!
  40. NorthernKrlon
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest next gen games, the wolrd feel real, the animation are a little weird but the wolrd is amazing
  41. eruryt
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Es un excelente juego, gráficamente lo mejor que existe en la actualidad, buena historia, mejora muchas cosas del primer juego, lo recomiendo mucho para las personas que le gustan los juegos de mundo abierto.
  42. DiegHernanig
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Eu não joguei não né
  43. Skndon
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Un excelente juego, gráficamente hermoso como pocos y los personajes muy expresivos casi pareciendo reales en muchos sentidos. Hay mucho contenido.
  44. JMeeks21
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game is so awesome! They have changed a lot from the first game but in a good way. There is a lot more to do and the works has a lot more life to it. Also I can’t get over how good this game looks
  45. RASelhanout
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Xbox fanboys are review bombing this masterpiece. What a sad bunch of incels!!!

    How can you hate a game that plays this good and looks drop dead gorgeous!

    Isn't it time for you corporate slaves to put down your imaginary war and start enjoying greatness?
  46. B0nes81
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Superb! Takes everything the first game offered and refines it tenfold. GOTY contender for sure.
  47. lfc
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    O jogo ta melhor que o primeiro, tem um monte de caixistas dando zero, como se eles conseguissem ofuscar essa obra prima, tem até sites tendenciosos que da 95 pra simulador de avião e 60 pra Horizon, não da pra dar credibilidade
  48. ccarlosrubio
    Feb 19, 2022
    1
    Para mí, es un 7 por la cantidad de bugs que tiene de lanzamiento. El mejor juego de la pasada generación en mi opinión fue Days Gone y se le metió una tralla increíble por este motivo. Así que, dada la cantidad de reviews bombing con 10s que se está llevando por ser un exclusivo, le casco un 1 para nivelar. Espero que lo parcheen pronto porque eso de que de repente el juego se ponga aPara mí, es un 7 por la cantidad de bugs que tiene de lanzamiento. El mejor juego de la pasada generación en mi opinión fue Days Gone y se le metió una tralla increíble por este motivo. Así que, dada la cantidad de reviews bombing con 10s que se está llevando por ser un exclusivo, le casco un 1 para nivelar. Espero que lo parcheen pronto porque eso de que de repente el juego se ponga a literalmente 1 fps y haya que reiniciar es cuanto menos preocupante.… Expand
  49. Tadeo19
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego
    Lo recomiendo DEMASIADO
    Uno de los mejores videojuegos
    El control se siente genial y sus gráficos hermosos
  50. FideoCollima
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    De lo mejor en mundo abierto, las pantallas de carga, jugabilidad, avance del personaje todo es una pasada
  51. JeepDaddyMac46
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Fantastic so far and huge improvement over Zero Dawn. Movement, combat, graphically, improvements across the board. Do not believe the negative reviews. If this was on Xbox it would easily be GOTY for Xbox. (I’ve got both, this is another great Sony exclusive.). Loving this game!
  52. Makoto-yuki
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Without a doubt the best game I've ever played, one of the best of the current generation
  53. Cobancho25
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Una gran secuela tanto en historia, jugabilida, gráficos y entorno. Para mí supera al anterior y no comprendo tantas críticas negativas.
  54. Albertodhc
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    This sequel improves every aspect that made Horizon Zero Dawn a fan favorite, while at the same time, enhances the not-so-polished elements of its predecessor.
    The graphics look beautiful, the history is interesting and well connected to the first game. The combat is more diverse, and the skill tree had a massive overhaul.
    If you like the first one, this one will surpass your    This sequel improves every aspect that made Horizon Zero Dawn a fan favorite, while at the same time, enhances the not-so-polished elements of its predecessor.
    The graphics look beautiful, the history is interesting and well connected to the first game. The combat is more diverse, and the skill tree had a massive overhaul.
    If you like the first one, this one will surpass your expectations.
    And yes, even the fog looks amazing.    … Expand
  55. Descending23
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Sigh... balancing those 0 scores with a 10. This is a joke when it comes to these reviews. Game at the minimum is a good experience, not a 0, 1, or 2
  56. Wintelcore
    Feb 19, 2022
    1
    Un desastre, espero que lo arreglen pronto, sobretodo el tema de las sombras
  57. PureInstinctxL
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game was great all around. From mechanics to graphics I must say, best PlayStation exclusive up to date.
  58. danspire
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game. This is what all triple A titles should and could be. The level of detail in the world, the music, the characters, story and gameplay is just incredible. A true next generation experience.
  59. LuisAnthony10
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Un juego a niveles técnicos impresionantes, en cuanto a jugabilidad los añadidos hacen del juego una experiencia más inmersiva. La historia es muy interesante, es un juego impresindible si cuentas con una consola Playstation. Esta por demás decir que los comentarios negativos son de gente que no le ha dedicado el tiempo para jugarlo.
  60. JasonS7037
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    I just finished this game it's pretty 10
    it's got high end graphics 10
    the bugs 5
    the story 4
    the exploration 9
    overall 7.6
  61. Hame05D
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    It is like 140% as great as zero dawn، and zero dawn already a 10/10 game.
  62. RenaudLemieux
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    The improvment over the first are so numerous that my review cannot contains everything... I also wanna apologize for my non native english. It's not my primary langage so I'll try my best.

    Let's start with some physics. Ennemies have now more movements and mechanics. The machine are also more complex and detailed. Same for Alloy she's incredibly more dynamic she moves more instead of    The improvment over the first are so numerous that my review cannot contains everything... I also wanna apologize for my non native english. It's not my primary langage so I'll try my best.

    Let's start with some physics. Ennemies have now more movements and mechanics. The machine are also more complex and detailed. Same for Alloy she's incredibly more dynamic she moves more instead of just rolling in front of her in different directions like in HZD now she actually moves her body to the left and right instead of always the same canned animation. She also go over the top of rocks with is arms and many other things we didn't had in HZD. The interaction with the environments is also day and night for the machines and everything they do.

    There's more effects in your controller especially when playing on ps5. The haptic feedback make you feel everything surrounding you explosions, footstep, enemies shooting at you. You can feel it all over the controller unlike HZD where it was just a basic vibration. Actually it's not fair to compare with HZD since the game doesn't had the haptic feedback technology but even if you play on a ps4 you'll see there's much more feedback in every department of the game.

    Bows shooting mechanic and sounds were trash in HZD. The sound and feeling when shooting an arrow was clunky and this too big white line effect following arrows was unrealistic and very annoying. Now they changed the mechanic to make it more satisfying. The sounds of the bow when shooting isn't the same anymore it's closer to a real bow and just better done. It's also insane to see the bow shaking right after shooting an arrow. No more big white line effect following arrows now. This effect is still there but not as vivid and big likwle the first one and that's why its so much more satisfying in HFW. It was my major complaint in HZD cuz those details are very important to me. There's also the adaptadive trigger who makes the shooting so damn satisfying. There's a pressure when pushing r2 plus a solid vibration when releasing the arrows just like it would be in real life. Again it's not fair to compare ps4 version and ps5 version but again even on a ps4 the bow shooting mechanic are better. Sounds and reaction of bow and the arrows flying to ennemies and all those stuff well you don't need a ps5 to see that. But the best way to play that masterpiece is obviously with the ps5. Shooting with a bow in a third person view game never been that satisfying.

    Melee attack animation are different now. She swimg all over the place her spear faster with more brutality and the sound of metal it make when hitting a machine GODDAMN IT.. Jesus **** Christ... What an improved sound. But one thing I dislike is that she slide to enemies when she's at 3 meters from them when you do a melee attack that's my only complaint about melee attack.

    Graphics textures lightning effects are obviously improved. Despite a problem with the resolution on performance mode graphics and details still better than HZD and probably one of the most beautiful game out there. When they will patch the resolution problem the graphics will be even better I can't imagine how insanely crazy it will be.

    I will stop here cuz I can't just continue there's too much things I could say about it. First game was good but it's one of those rare case where absolutely everything is better in the sequel.

    My real note is a 9/10 but I put a 10 just to increase the score cuz all the troll who put ridiculous note like 5 or 0. Probably lot of Xbox fanboy in those notes.    … Expand
  63. SERGO403
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Спасибо разработчикам за такую проработанную, интересную и очень красивую игру. Геймплей: не даст заскучать. Графика: отлична, попадались визуальные баги 2 раза. Вот бы 60FPS в режиме качества.
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  64. Mlunag84
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Don't take seriously the people that are review bombing this authentic masterpiece. Take everything god of HZD and polish it, then you habe this game. Story, gameplay, graphiscs, everuthing is great.
  65. DBeret5s
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Amazing game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  66. SimplyStimulati
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    People review bombing this game you’re annoying and weird. Somebody asked why weren’t these machines in the old game uhh the last game told you why so why would you leave a 0 review because you didn’t pay attention? Story is great. I love the graphics and the combat is super nice all the new ability’s movement etc
  67. Legendofdooom
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    I haven't stop playing this game. It a must buy. I got it on launch, but I never played the first. I'm telling you, if you love open words and rpg, this game is the bomb. I am literally mad I didn't request a vacation from work to play it all week.
  68. Vasquez
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelentes gráficos, trama que te atrapa y máquinas sorprendentes. Es una maravilla visual… Expand
  69. Vatsugt
    Feb 19, 2022
    5
    Estuve con toda la expectativa de disfrutar este juego, espero sigan mejorando el tema de los glitches y demás.
  70. ShameWF
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Love this game, Guerrilla improved in every aspect of the game. We also got answer to the questions of the 1st game. A must play for me!
  71. luckysury333
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    this game is beautiful even on PS4. Only thing is that there could be fire hazard any time now that I am running this game on my og PS4
  72. James1990
    Feb 19, 2022
    0
    Way too many bugs and as a fan of the first game, this game led me down in almost everyway. sure it looks amazing but it isn't. Aloy isn't an interesting character anymore. they've choose a weird direction to tell the story.
  73. freekill411
    Feb 19, 2022
    0
    Good visuals in 30 fps mode but looks very standard game in 60 fps. Story is decent but game is bloated with so much side quest. The most boring thing is that there is nothing unique about the game-play. Typical Sony game where you get 3 minutes of gameplay followed by 5 min of cut-scene.
  74. ThinMint117
    Feb 19, 2022
    0
    NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR PS5. I didn’t even get past the tutorial area. The fidelity mode is unplayable due to a nauseating 30fps (a barbaric benchmark that shouldn’t even be allowed as a target frame rate in next gen games) and then we have the half-assed performance mode. The 60fps is great but your compromise is terrible graphics. It’s like playing on medium pc settings with ZERONOT ACCEPTABLE FOR PS5. I didn’t even get past the tutorial area. The fidelity mode is unplayable due to a nauseating 30fps (a barbaric benchmark that shouldn’t even be allowed as a target frame rate in next gen games) and then we have the half-assed performance mode. The 60fps is great but your compromise is terrible graphics. It’s like playing on medium pc settings with ZERO anti-aliasing and MAX sharpness so everything looks super noisy and jittery and sharp; honestly, it’s like I’m playing in 720p. To add to it, the colors are very muted when the camera is still but when turning they pop in all rich and vibrant and then go back to being dull when you stop turning. This is all so jarring and totally takes you out of the experience which means both modes are unplayable at least for me. This is a huge step backwards and totally unacceptable for PS5. I’ve played Demons Souls remake, Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart, Spider-Man Miles Morales, all these games have excellent graphics AND frame rate. What Horizon Forbidden West has done here is just unacceptable. This is most definitely a PS4 game we are playing, and the PS5 version they want to charge $70 for is absolutely not worth it. Horizon Zero Dawn looks better in performance mode than this crap. What happened to the checkerboard rendering of the PS4 era?? How did this get past QA?! I even tried to refund the game from Sony until it’s fixed but they said since I already downloaded the game I don’t qualify for a refund. That must be nice to have zero worries about gamers returning an unplayable game when you have a policy as criminal as they do. Guess the devs don’t have as much pressure to put out a top notch product when you consider the nonexistent refund policy. My money is being held hostage and I have a game I can’t stomach to play. Never going to preorder another PlayStation game as long as I live. I will wait for more reviews and USER feedback in the future and buy on PC when there’s an option or else wait for the inevitable port. Sad thing is, I purposely paid for the $70 version (instead of upgrading from a PS4 purchase) because I wanted to show support. NEVER. AGAIN.… Expand
  75. Kysnowloser
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    If you review bomb, you should (and I mean this in the most sincere way) Kill yourself.
  76. golpeancianas30
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    el juego es muy bonito , unos gráficos sobresalientes , gran variedad de biomas y robots , ademas de las mejoras en los personajes las cuales son muy buenas , muy entretenido si jugaste el primero no te puedes perder este juego que vale cada hora de juego , tiene errores pero como todo juego de mundo abierto y que no afectan en nada su jugabilidad
  77. Ollyw1997
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Great Graphics, improved combat, traversal, incredible new machines and compelling story and great characters and cast
  78. iMatt42
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely stunning! It improves on the original in every possible way. Once you start you won’t want to put the controller down. This is a 3rd person, single player, narrative driven game. Those looking for a game where your choices have a large impact on the game though won’t find it here. This is Aloy’s story and it’s wonderful.
  79. realgamer39
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    The developers worked hard on their passion. They delivered.

    For those giving low score to any game just because of the console wars: How fkn dare you use the console wars to invalidate the hard work of these passionate developers? Instead of giggling in front of your computer while giving a zero on fkn metacritic of a game you haven't even played, go get a job, a real job.
  80. TheSquiddy92
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It takes what HZD was good at and expands upon it in every way. The only gripe I have with the game is the climbing. Nowadays you're able to climb almost any way and any where without restrictions but being able to fly on a machine kind of makes up for it.. easily the best game playstation has to offer right now and game of the year candidate. Can'tOne of the best games I've ever played. It takes what HZD was good at and expands upon it in every way. The only gripe I have with the game is the climbing. Nowadays you're able to climb almost any way and any where without restrictions but being able to fly on a machine kind of makes up for it.. easily the best game playstation has to offer right now and game of the year candidate. Can't wait to see what guerilla games has in store for DLC.… Expand
  81. RogerMiller
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Improvement on every aspect of the previous game, facial animation, combat, and water effect, etc. Additionally. the impeccable visual fidelity makes it arguably the best looking games out there.
  82. CJGomez
    Feb 19, 2022
    0
    Horizon Forbiddan West is not a game I recommend in current state. Many bugs and glitches are present in gaming. Frame drops on PS5 to the point it feels like it’s dropping to below 20 frames creating a very annoying problem. Scenes at times load in way to slow causing characters to look like they are floating. Aloy seems to be able to go through environments with all the graphicalHorizon Forbiddan West is not a game I recommend in current state. Many bugs and glitches are present in gaming. Frame drops on PS5 to the point it feels like it’s dropping to below 20 frames creating a very annoying problem. Scenes at times load in way to slow causing characters to look like they are floating. Aloy seems to be able to go through environments with all the graphical problems. Story is about average not going to spoil it for those that care but it’s not doing anything to be wowed about. Didn’t expect much from this game since first game was not that great but my ps5 been collecting dust and I wanted to play something on it. Overall game is just not that great story wise or polish. Also buy the PS4 version and upgrade to ps5 as ps5 version is $10 more even though PS4 comes with ps5 upgrade so Sony seems to want to fool people into giving them the extra money when it’s not necessary.… Expand
  83. Egor_saharov
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Played 20 hrs (10 hrs main quest):
    -main quest is interesting as it was in 1st game
    -dialogues are MUCH better in terms of direction and sense -all the activities from 1st game are here but they've developed (example: tallnecks are not only climbing walls, but have small quests/puzzles connected to environment) -new characters are cool - graphics in 4k is mind-blowing, 60 fps is kinda    Played 20 hrs (10 hrs main quest):
    -main quest is interesting as it was in 1st game
    -dialogues are MUCH better in terms of direction and sense
    -all the activities from 1st game are here but they've developed (example: tallnecks are not only climbing walls, but have small quests/puzzles connected to environment)
    -new characters are cool
    - graphics in 4k is mind-blowing, 60 fps is kinda cool (my advice is to play in 60fps but switch to 4k in cutscenes)
    -there are some visual bugs/glitches but it's okay
    -world is living its own life and sometimes it's breathtaking (hello Keanu Reeves haha) - singing city, holographic Vegas are only first examples
    And I'm very excited to spend a lot more time in this beautiful game, my personal GOTY nominee (but watching out for GOW , Elden and maybe Harry Potter game)    … Expand
  84. lealok777
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    great game with great graphics, storyline and gameplay. worthy sequel! facial expressions and animation of characters - a separate praise!!
  85. Gabrielguti
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game is better than the first in everything. The quality of life improvements are a great addition Also, the side quests is one of the best improvements of this game. In Zero Dawn I didn't like most of the sidequests. In this one, every sidequest character is animated, looks different from others, and has better story telling. Really liked that. Awesome game!!!
  86. SinaBarani
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    One the best looking games ever made 10/10 Graphics
    9/10 Story
    11/10 Soundtracks
    And god characters was furious 10/10 Well Done Geurilla .
  87. scruffa
    Feb 19, 2022
    3
    The game looks nice, that is the only redeeming quality here. Other than its looks, Horizon Forbidden west is forgettable. The core gameplay is boring and has no soul. The bugs are annoying to the point where I had to take small breaks.

    How can an open-world game feel so linear? I found myself asking this question over and over. It is almost as if the developers do not trust the user to    The game looks nice, that is the only redeeming quality here. Other than its looks, Horizon Forbidden west is forgettable. The core gameplay is boring and has no soul. The bugs are annoying to the point where I had to take small breaks.

    How can an open-world game feel so linear? I found myself asking this question over and over. It is almost as if the developers do not trust the user to create their own path in the game.

    Sony stated that they want to release a few live service games, I hope those are not linear as well because I feel Sony has overdone the linear, 35-hour story-driven games.    … Expand
  88. Jaytock
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    One of the most spectacular open world games ever!! From the character models to the graphics & gameplay this game is masterclass!
  89. Nosekien
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    El juego es una maravilla a nivel técnico. La historia mejora sustancialmente a la de la primera parte. En PS5 es una brutalidad los graficazos que tiene.
  90. ProtocoleYURI
    Feb 19, 2022
    1
    The world of Horizon is beautiful but boring. I'm just not interested by Aloy and this universe. It's aother third-person single-player game, again. Guerilla should bring back Killzone !
  91. Isneyzhao
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Much better combat and facial animations. The visual is superb even though it is a cross-genergation title
  92. Lord_Musashi
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Wonderful, tremendous in all its sections, without hesitation, it is my favorite GOTY game.
  93. Zurdoacosta91
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This Game is a MASTERPIECE and it’s a beatiful Journey with the Ps5 version it only improve this version and the Dualsense Controller it just is magnificent
  94. marcoballistic
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    In every single way after 30 hours of play this game surpasses its predecessor. & I may add, Horizon Zero Dawn for me, was beyond doubt an amazing game with an astoundingly addictive & intriguing narrative. Horizon Forbidden West is, simply put, a tour de force of firstly gaming, but also how to make a sequel. Amazing
  95. bajsjs
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego realmente bueno, con una historia que en lo personal impresiona. Gran trabajo Guerrila, se nota el esfuerzo y esmero… Expand
  96. DartEntity1
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    It is a very vibrant game, with much more special features than its predecessor. It is very very good effort by the guerilla game studios this game really blew my mind
  97. Patomixz
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Este juego es simplemente perfecto. Aquellos que se nieguen a disfrutar este juego por siemples palabras de terceros probablemente tengan problemas mentales
  98. Rodrigoreis
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Tudo nesse jogo funciona muito bem, seja a narrativa, ambientação e desenvolvimento de personagens. Pra todo fã do play esse jogo é obrigatório
  99. nerudra2
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just wow. Vastly improved from the original, the animations, skill trees, npc facial animations, massively expansive world. Few things that I liked very much:
    * breadth and depth of the customization from the equipment to the skill trees.
    * lots of “builds” to try out.
    * fighting machines is still so epic.
    * side quests are well thought out with some culminating that I didn’t expect to be intertwined with some other sidequest.
    * lots of enemy variation and combination. Give me a thunderjaw any day but that’s better than widemaws with skydrifters     … Expand
  100. kchapman
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    I dont normally leave reviews but the devs at Guerrilla deserve it in this instance. If you played the first game and enjoyed it, this one expands on that 100 fold. Ive been playing for just over 20 hours so far and havent encountered a single bug or slight hiccup. The graphics are incredible, the story continues to be original and surprising. The world is dense with so many things toI dont normally leave reviews but the devs at Guerrilla deserve it in this instance. If you played the first game and enjoyed it, this one expands on that 100 fold. Ive been playing for just over 20 hours so far and havent encountered a single bug or slight hiccup. The graphics are incredible, the story continues to be original and surprising. The world is dense with so many things to discover. The animations are massively upgraded from its predecessor. The character models and machine designs are flawless. Dont be put off by the 0 scores on here. I can guarantee you 99% of them dont own a playstation and are just upset that their best games are Halo & Racers. If you have a Playstation and you want to get lost in a massive open world RPG with much to discover and even more to fight then this is the game for you. Bravo Guerrilla!… Expand
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#7 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 127 Critic Reviews

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