Horizon Forbidden West

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7.9

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  1. JxBest
    Apr 4, 2022
    9
    Gameplay improvements and visuals are amazing. The new enemy types are cool and welcomed. Alloy is slightly less likeable in this game but the supporting crew makes up for that. i highly recommend this game. 9/10
  2. Meirim
    Apr 4, 2022
    1
    I really wanted to play this game, after the first part I remained in anticipation of the continuation of the series of games. But in Kazakhstan they have disabled the ability to buy the game on-line, and I am very upset. I hope in the near future Sony will solve something with the problem of buying games in their store
  3. Reaperofoz
    Apr 3, 2022
    3
    Aloy has become an anoying **** charecter that just complains the whole time even months after release, game still had gamr breaking bugs. Very dissapointed aszero dawn was one of my all time favourites.
  4. Stifler85
    Apr 3, 2022
    7
    I really don't understand how many people today evaluate games ... assuming that the graphics are jaw split on ps5 (at 60 frames with that quality is simply fantastic) of the magnificent soundtracks is a really beautiful and deep story, you can not fail to notice a gameplay really below expectations the enemies move the guided way so that they almost always hit you and it is not aI really don't understand how many people today evaluate games ... assuming that the graphics are jaw split on ps5 (at 60 frames with that quality is simply fantastic) of the magnificent soundtracks is a really beautiful and deep story, you can not fail to notice a gameplay really below expectations the enemies move the guided way so that they almost always hit you and it is not a difficulty but a scripted gameplay that is really a punch in the eye nowadays. The press gives them 88 and the 80 users but seriously I do not understand how you do not notice serious and obvious problems that the gameplay is afflicted for this reason my vote does not go beyond 7.… Expand
  5. DarthBane79
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Best game I've played in a very long time. The graphics are nothing less than amazing, and the upgrades from the previous game are plentiful. What amazes me the most is how even the side missions have so much content and story that they end up feeling like part of the main quest. Gorilla and Sony did an amazing job. This is definitely game of the year for me.
  6. s1koka
    Apr 3, 2022
    0
    I want to see this game in my library but not for such a crazy price tag, and with the possibility of buying through my regional service. Please open a store in KZ
  7. TilkSiper
    Apr 3, 2022
    8
    Игра красивая, очень сочная картинка. Открытый мир с разнообразными активностями. Самые лучшие вышки (длинношеи) во всех открытых мирах, в которые я играл. Про анимацию персонажей в диалогах говорить не буду, тут и так понятно, 10 из 10. Короче, не хочу игру хвалить, мысли и так особо не складываются че-то писать, сразу перейду к минусам.

    Минусы: - абсолютно незапоминающиеся нулевые    Игра красивая, очень сочная картинка. Открытый мир с разнообразными активностями. Самые лучшие вышки (длинношеи) во всех открытых мирах, в которые я играл. Про анимацию персонажей в диалогах говорить не буду, тут и так понятно, 10 из 10. Короче, не хочу игру хвалить, мысли и так особо не складываются че-то писать, сразу перейду к минусам.

    Минусы:

    - абсолютно незапоминающиеся нулевые персонажи, к которым не испытываешь никаких эмоций

    - слабая сюжетка и финальный босс

    - скучные сайды

    - толерантность так и прет со всех щелей, хотя я особо внимания не обращал, но в некоторых моментах меня прям носом тыкали

    - херовый паркур (сто тыщ раз не мог зацепиться или прыгнуть правильно)

    У игры охеренный лор, на самом то деле, просто огромная база для построения крутых квестов, сюжетки и т.д. А получается на выходе душный детсад какой-то. Машин интересно убивать, собирать с них железяки и апгрейдить шмот. Хотя, куча гавна в инвентаре под все и всего, меня уже начала бесить потом.

    Когда проходил игру, в некоторых моментах с музыкой и графоном, я был готов простить игре все косяки. Но ежеминутные эмоции не затмили мой разум и не повлияли на итоговую оценку. Все, не хочу про игру больше говорить, Guerilla молодцы, но надо работать дальше и развиваться. Масс Эффектом 2 у меня и не пахло даже.    … Expand
  8. Nensen91
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Great game, 120 hours of pleasure. Шикарная игра, минусов только два - ужасная мини игра *стычки*, и перебор с гриндом для прокачки легендарок. В остальном почти шедевр
  9. x94fbr
    Apr 2, 2022
    0
    After playing Elden Ring - i can't even stand more than 1 hour of this woke p.o.s. western game, it's a handheld journey of boredom/combat sucks exploration is blah. UI is a cluttered mess, map is filled up like a Ubisoft game full of filler. (@@##@ western game devs are so untalented!!!!!
  10. Unknown_
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Best game!
    I love the first and love this one too, its a real masterpiece, both of them! Its GOTY at the moment!
  11. kamikazegrannie
    Apr 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers are at the end of this review; I will mark before starting into them.

    This game builds successfully on the gameplay of the original, adding new machines, weapons, and play styles. It successfully deepens the combat, making melee combat somewhat more viable, and human enemies a bit more challenging than the previous game (where they were quite dumb). Taking down machines remains one of the most satisfying combat experiences in any game. Finishing it took me about 50 hours: that includes doing all of the side quests that I found, but ignoring the vast majority of errands and collection quests. I appreciated how the optional content was truly optional: I don't feel that I missed anything crucial by avoiding types of quests I didn't feel like completing.

    It was also completely gorgeous on the PS5. If you have one, I can't overstate: play this game. I have complaints, sure, but it's very good, and I wouldn't be giving it a 9.0 if it wasn't. It takes the original game, and improves on it in almost every conceivable way. If you liked the original, I don't see how you could not like this.

    It's not all perfect though: sadly the story is a letdown vs the previous game. It's not bad: the scenario is just far more generic than the previous game—which had one of the greatest stories in a video game, ever—and isn't super engaging. Its beats and betrayals were obvious, and it didn't really satisfy. However, it's pretty well told, and so while it's maybe not the reason to keep playing as in Zero Dawn, it's not like it's going to make you stop playing. I did like the various relationships you built throughout the game however, and the characters are likable. I would've liked to see more side quests with them by your side.

    The weapons: there were just too many of them. That was fine, and it didn't ruin my enjoyment in any way, I just ignored a lot of them. Also upgrades were difficult to perform on most "very rare" and above weapons without actively seeking out the materials, and in the end I just left most of them fairly un-upgraded. It would've been nice to be able to find other ways to do so; by the end of the game I had stacks of cash, nothing to spend it on, and a bunch of un-upgraded weapons. Kind of a bummer.

    I also would've loved to see expanded stealth options. Also just like the last game the pain of thinking you're hitting "stealth attack" only to have it change at the last second, causing you to jump out of cover with a feeble attack is very real, and happens too often.

    Spoilers about story below:

    This game has middle-of-a-trilogy syndrome in its story; the "resolution" at the end was a total letdown because you discover "oh no, a huge threat is coming (please wait until the next game)" without feeling like you've really "won" in the scheme of things. That's… fine, honestly. But paired with the overall predictable story it left me feeling pretty empty by the end. I don't think I'm giving it a fair shake in the scope of "video game stories" which are almost universally bad, and this one was fairly alright. But after how good Zero Dawn was, it is a disappointment. Especially for a game that overall builds and improves on every aspect of the previous game, except for this. Also a few scenes are just very badly written (I'm thinking specifically of the audience with the Chorus at Plainsong).

    The original writer had nothing to do with this, as far as I can tell, and it shows. I hope they shape it up for the (obviously planned) sequel.

    Still: it's a really good game! I'll be excited to see some DLC for it, and the sequel.    … Expand
  12. chabanenkopp
    Apr 2, 2022
    8
    I had too high expectations for this game in terms of graphics. The graphics in quality mode are amazing, probably making the game the best looking ever. But the graphics in performance mode are significantly worse. Looks like PS5 is not powerful enough to provide you with both amazing graphics and performance. I have finished the game and can definitely recommend it - you will have a lotI had too high expectations for this game in terms of graphics. The graphics in quality mode are amazing, probably making the game the best looking ever. But the graphics in performance mode are significantly worse. Looks like PS5 is not powerful enough to provide you with both amazing graphics and performance. I have finished the game and can definitely recommend it - you will have a lot of fun, no doubt. But it's just sad Sony was not able to optimize their own game for their own console... I just can't play in Quality mode due to 30 FPS which makes me dizzy and gives me headaches. But the Performance mode has an immense drop in graphics that ruins immersion so that the game doesn't look like a PS5 game.… Expand
  13. Amxw24
    Apr 2, 2022
    9
    This has been a great game so far and honestly, one of the most beautiful I have ever played. The only thing holding it back from a 10 is the disjointed story. Gameplay, mechanics, and graphics are all top-notch.
  14. Riven23
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Muy buen juego, me ha parecido un muy buen juego comparandolo con Zero Dawn
  15. DANTESFENIX2
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Hermoso juego echo con amor, detalles en todos lados, el mundo, las animaciones y el cambio en las habilidades , eso es inovación, un gran avance en cuanto al primero, y lo que me parece más impresionante es la gran cantidad de máquinas que hay , técnicamente es inigualable, lo acabe hasta 2 meses después de comprarlo ya que eldenr ring no me dejaba en paz, ya con calma regrese con el yHermoso juego echo con amor, detalles en todos lados, el mundo, las animaciones y el cambio en las habilidades , eso es inovación, un gran avance en cuanto al primero, y lo que me parece más impresionante es la gran cantidad de máquinas que hay , técnicamente es inigualable, lo acabe hasta 2 meses después de comprarlo ya que eldenr ring no me dejaba en paz, ya con calma regrese con el y sigo impresionado, pero elden ring sigue siendo mejor por poco… Expand
  16. Jedi9al
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    I got hooked by the opening scene, story, and gameplay! Sony has done it again! This game will be talked about for years to come!
  17. huntoi
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    I spent over 111 hours exploring and doing most everything you can do and encounter in the game and I loved it! The world, the characters, the story, the graphics, the attention to detail and the score are all top of the class. Thank you, Guerilla!
  18. Bartoszk
    Apr 1, 2022
    5
    Game does work with 60 FPS perfectly, it seems to be the best game I've ever played.
  19. Prozombie0117
    Apr 1, 2022
    1
    To me it was a repetitive glitchy mess with boring side quest. I also felt like I was being guided around with little challenge. I did like the first game though. This one was not a great sequel.
  20. Nake0209
    Apr 1, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game , but I cannot play, due to my region Kazakhstan not have store in PSN… Expand
  21. Beanz007
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    It is a very enjoyable game and beautifully written and directed. The soundtrack is up there with a great movie score. Carrie-Anne Moss is in it, too. MILF
  22. anhkind
    Apr 1, 2022
    3
    The game graphic is blurry on PS5, and even Performance mode can rarely help it. Stupid mounting ever as a small obstacle can just block the ride and even makes the unexpected turn. Aloy takes forever to stand up after a hit. The climbing is not responsive any more, sometimes Aloy will just hang up there doing nothing, even when I pressed the buttons so many times to finish the climb ontoThe game graphic is blurry on PS5, and even Performance mode can rarely help it. Stupid mounting ever as a small obstacle can just block the ride and even makes the unexpected turn. Aloy takes forever to stand up after a hit. The climbing is not responsive any more, sometimes Aloy will just hang up there doing nothing, even when I pressed the buttons so many times to finish the climb onto the platform above. Bug are still around, which is really annoying. This is NOT the Horizon game I would expect.… Expand
  23. sergjoni
    Apr 1, 2022
    1
    Sure the game is great but I can buy it because I dont have access to my PS store. You may assume that I am from Russia, but you wrong - I am from Kazakhstan. As we are separate region I claim to open PS store in Kazakhstan, otherwise it is discrimination.
  24. Lionheart-BRA
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    The game is so good, can't stop playing, thanks for the beautiful aventure.
  25. scottrav
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Wow what a spectacular return to Horizon! If you loved the first you will adore this one. Just can't get enough
  26. boredatMKE
    Mar 31, 2022
    4
    Nothing wrong with the game, it's just not good compared to Zero Dawn, which offers one of the best stories in video game history, Forbidden West's story is really weak...and the voice acting is probably one of the most awkward things I have seen...

    Could have been a great game, but the story is just weak sauce, and that is what made Zero Dawn a perfect game...
  27. zz2077
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games on the PS5 so far. Huge map, engaging story, multifarious combating system. Most importantly, everything is just so beautiful, and it is the most beautiful game I have ever played.… Expand
  28. JohnSRitchie
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    This is SAD! All these FAKE reviews from Kazakhstan to bring the score down? Seriously you loser trolls, stop being idiots and give this game the respect it is due. Never have I ever seen such beauty, amazing story, lore and awesome gameplay as HFW! To think that they took HZD and made it BETTER, WOW! That is a feat in and of itself. You all need to stop bringing this game down, ask yourThis is SAD! All these FAKE reviews from Kazakhstan to bring the score down? Seriously you loser trolls, stop being idiots and give this game the respect it is due. Never have I ever seen such beauty, amazing story, lore and awesome gameplay as HFW! To think that they took HZD and made it BETTER, WOW! That is a feat in and of itself. You all need to stop bringing this game down, ask your mom to bring you, the 45 year old bum who lives in her basement on Yoo-Hoo and Cheetos, a Hot Pocket and go away. This is by far one of the best games I have EVER played. I rarely, finish a game, but HZD I finished and did so VERY happily, and HZW will be finished as well! I cannot wait to see part 3, and yes, you jackalopes can't stop that from happening. I would think where you are, even though I seriously doubt a single one of you is in, or even from, Kazakhstan; I would think you have other things to worry about than PSN being available. Cheer up all, HZW is AWESOME, HERE TO STAY, AND THOSE OF US THAT HAVE IT LOVE IT!!!… Expand
  29. Joker_371
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Jogo excelente, superou minhas expectativas, pegou tudo que eu gostava no primeiro e aprimorou
  30. Golfius
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    It's a spectacular game and more than expected, I already enjoyed the first part a couple of years ago, but this second part is even better, a 10 for Guerrilla Games.
  31. Sephiroth1804
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    Graphics: 10
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Story: 9
    Longevity: 9
    Entertainment: 9

    Total: 9
  32. Meh123456
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece by Playstation Studios, loved every second of it, the game is packed with content, amazing main quests and side quests, insane graphics and superb gameplay, worth the money spent.
  33. tee233
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Another masterpiece from Playstation Studios, they're competing with themselves at this point.
  34. saga77
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    The Kazakhstan Thing has nothing to do with the actuall Game.
    Do something Metacritic!
  35. NonoKRO
    Mar 31, 2022
    8
    Superbe suite, graphiquement parfois c’est pas ça et parfois c’est magnifique. L’histoire est prenante, les combats sont un peu brouillon par moment mais c’est clairement ça un GOTY pour le moment et pas cet EldenRing encensé par les médias qui au final est une belle arnaque.
  36. nanamilk
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    I bought the ps5 because of horizon.
    It doesn't disappoint either.
    worldview and story.
    And
    Most of all, it's fun.
    I think it's the best game of my life.
  37. Proof23RU
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    Игра супер! Нравится всё! Сюжет, лор, геймплей, сеттинг, всё круто! Очень рекомендую любителям открытых миров.
    Снимаю балл за падение разрешения в некоторых локациях на ps5 в режиме производительности
  38. joel_tdl
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    Secuela de un Favorito

    JUGABILIDAD: Yo amé H:ZD, para mí fue de lo mejor y más divertido en la generación anterior, y H:FW se siente, de manera inicial, bastante continuista respecto al primer título. Lo anterior no es malo, en absoluto, pero siempre es bueno el tener algún tipo de avance. Y lo tenemos. El árbol de habilidades, por ejemplo, es mucho más amplio. Los efectos de la    Secuela de un Favorito

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Yo amé H:ZD, para mí fue de lo mejor y más divertido en la generación anterior, y H:FW se siente, de manera inicial, bastante continuista respecto al primer título. Lo anterior no es malo, en absoluto, pero siempre es bueno el tener algún tipo de avance.
    Y lo tenemos.

    El árbol de habilidades, por ejemplo, es mucho más amplio. Los efectos de la comida, que aunque ya se han visto en cientos de juegos me gustó tenerlos por acá.
    Tenemos un HUD que es menos intrusivo (y lo prefiero así), y que con un ligero desliz en el touchpad podemos obtener información extra sin necesidad de abrir el menú.
    Tenemos una cantidad BRUTAL de maquinas a las que enfrentarnos, cada una con variaciones muy notables dentro de sí misma.

    Las bondades del Playstation 5 también son muy notorias: las pantallas de carga están básicamente por costumbre, ya que duran… menos de un segundo, y hacen del viaje rápido algo muy ameno. Y esa vibración tan precisa en el Dualsense, combinada con el uso de los gatillos, es excelente en inmersión.

    La historia principal sí queda por debajo del primer titulo (y tampoco está tan bien contada), aunque tiene una conclusión prometedora.

    Por lo demás, muchísimo contenido: misiones principales y secundarias, mandados, terrenos de caza, campamentos, contratos, carreras, fosos, ruinas, cajas negras. Uff. Es... demasiado. Un tanto abrumador y cansino de seguir con todo. Aunque tampoco es precisamente malo el tener opciones, sí me hubiera gustado una narrativa un poco mas centrada.
    El mini juego de asalto me gustó bastante, aunque o no termino de entenderlo, o tiene algunas fallas en la jugabilidad/inteligencia artificial (de pronto las únicas jugadas del oponente son huir de ti, y esto no es ajedrez, no tengo intención de pasar 1 hora metido en un minijuego)

    ¿Los Calderos? siguen siendo aburridisimos.

    GRÁFICOS:
    Cuando leí las primeras impresiones respecto al apartado visual del juego, me parecían bastante exageradas. No lo son, visualmente (tanto gráficos como dirección de arte) son increíbles.

    Es difícil discernir las cinemáticas del juego en sí, y las expresiones faciales están en otro nivel.
    A lo largo del juego veremos partículas, reflejos del sol, polvo, cenizas, flores que llenan la pantalla. Y es un espectáculo hermoso y muy acorde con la ambientación.
    Si le sumamos los diferentes diseños de vestuario y colonias de las diferentes tribus, y la cantidad, diseño y detalle de las maquinas (sin mencionar la flora y fauna), queda claro que la calidad cinematográfica de Playstation es palpable, y nos emociona a niveles poco antes vistos.

    No se engañen: Forbidden West pasará a la historia como un referente gráfico de la actual generación.

    SONIDO:
    El soundtrack es buen, aunque yo recuerdo que su predecesor me emocionaba aún más.
    El doblaje, eso sí, es excelso. Sony sigue insuperable en ese ámbito.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    Como ya mencioné, agrega muchísimo contenido respecto a ZD, también mejora varios aspectos como el combate y la variedad de enemigos. No me parece que aporte mucho al género en sí mismo.

    *El único bug que yo vi en mis 50 horas, fue el popping de un árbol caído.    … Expand
  39. RozmrdanaPrdel
    Mar 30, 2022
    1
    *Such a waste of time and money! I was never convinced with this game after trying part 1, but i was mislead by articles which i am sure Sony hired them to advertise their boring game.* i was just reading those rewievs and i think this one catches me most
  40. wolfhound6
    Mar 30, 2022
    4
    Just the usual AAA open world formula with boring and repetitive gameplay, basic stealth mechanics, terrible and constant dialogue from the main character and forgettable story.
  41. Ddaygiugno1944
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Il voto che meritano il 97% dei videogiochi PlayStation studio, i voti sotto la sufficiente sono mesi a caso da chi non ha giocato e/o finito questo videogioco
  42. notgiv
    Mar 30, 2022
    0
    People complain about unfortunate release date and I agree, more fitting release date would be never.
    Try creating a good game, then you won't need to worry about when to release it.
  43. TRD
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    (Amazing game I hope there is a third part:)(—————————————————————————————————-.)
  44. AnotherGuy12
    Mar 29, 2022
    0
    Yet another overpriced and overrated game from Sony. This game is a mediocre, generic, boring and repetitive interactive movie with an empty open world, terrible graphics, a garbage, woke story and boring gameplay with no replay value. This game is also a glorified DLC, almost everything is copied straight from the first game, even the animations are the same. Don't waste your money onYet another overpriced and overrated game from Sony. This game is a mediocre, generic, boring and repetitive interactive movie with an empty open world, terrible graphics, a garbage, woke story and boring gameplay with no replay value. This game is also a glorified DLC, almost everything is copied straight from the first game, even the animations are the same. Don't waste your money on this joke of a game.… Expand
  45. Lord-Pipas
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Espectacular juego de PlayStation Studios, Guerrila Games lo ha vuelto a hacer, juegazo con unos gráficos excelentes, unas animaciones faciales hiperealistas, animaciones mejoradas y muy variadas, historia muy buena y de buena duración, secundarias muy cuidadas muy diferentes una de otras y además enlazadas con la historia, todos los personajes están muy bien desarrollados y diseñadosEspectacular juego de PlayStation Studios, Guerrila Games lo ha vuelto a hacer, juegazo con unos gráficos excelentes, unas animaciones faciales hiperealistas, animaciones mejoradas y muy variadas, historia muy buena y de buena duración, secundarias muy cuidadas muy diferentes una de otras y además enlazadas con la historia, todos los personajes están muy bien desarrollados y diseñados hasta los secundarios tienen su cara escaneada y personalidad propia, el lore del juego es tremendo e inmenso, una buena cantidad de tribus con sus costumbres y cultura que les diferencia una de otras incluso creencias, nuestra personaje se muestra más madura y experimentada, hay más máquinas algunas muy espectaculares y sorprendentes, la jugabilidad es quizás muy continuista con respecto al primer juego pero se añaden muchas cosas nuevas en realidad, el árbol de desarrollo de habilidades es muy variado y hay de todo para cada tipo de arma, se desbloquean combos para el combate cuerpo a cuerpo (muy mejorado ese aspecto) la IA de los enemigos también ha mejorado sustancialmente y salen enemigos más fuertes, con escudo, mazo, etc.. En definitiva una secuela que mejora absolutamente en todo a la anterior, posiblemente el GOTY del año 2022 siendo justos, para mí muy superior a Elden Ring técnicamente pero bueno, ya sabemos que todo lo relacionado con Sony es ninguneado por mucha gente enferma y alopecica sobretodo.… Expand
  46. hellexs68
    Mar 29, 2022
    6
    Je ne lui met pas plus non pas parce-que le jeu n'es pas bien mais car ce dernier n'est pas a la hauteur de ce qu j'en attendais et je trouve pas bien ce que Sony a fait avec les versions PS5 plus cher que les versions PS4 alors que la maj est gratuite
  47. maesedude
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Fantastic sequel that improves over the original in so many ways. XBox fanboys writing fake reviews couldn't possibly make it more obvious than when they complain about a lack of performance or the horrible bugs... I have yet to encounter a serious bug (small visual glitches are here or there, but that's about it). And performance-wise this is a PS5 showcase, second to none. The controlsFantastic sequel that improves over the original in so many ways. XBox fanboys writing fake reviews couldn't possibly make it more obvious than when they complain about a lack of performance or the horrible bugs... I have yet to encounter a serious bug (small visual glitches are here or there, but that's about it). And performance-wise this is a PS5 showcase, second to none. The controls are more refined than ever, more weapons, larger skill trees, far more interesting side quests... this is a masterpiece!! Also, I love the direction the story is taking, including the dark twist at the very end, which clearly sets up another sequel - I am already pumped for it!… Expand
  48. Rio11
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    best graphic, better design level and combact system than zero dawn, great story and characters. Far better than the first one
  49. Gohax
    Mar 29, 2022
    7
    horizon forbidden west is a weird one because on one hand it has Huge and beautiful open world but it feels very empty with bland unrewarding and unsatisfying sidequests.
    Locations of interest and dungeons are starting to become repetitive, and as a completionist this is extremely frustrating because I like to check every question mark available.
    Combat is the same as before with    horizon forbidden west is a weird one because on one hand it has Huge and beautiful open world but it feels very empty with bland unrewarding and unsatisfying sidequests.
    Locations of interest and dungeons are starting to become repetitive, and as a completionist this is extremely frustrating because I like to check every question mark available.

    Combat is the same as before with machines being overly aggressive which makes combat a rolling/concentration fest with a lot of traps that in the end like in the first game becomes repetitive and unsatisfying. Spear combat has improved for sure, but I rarely use it when fighting machines unless I go for critical hits.

    aloy although retaining most of her skills and abilities from the first game got nerfed in weird areas and now even the weapons are nerfed and you need to level your weapons if you want real damage also most weapons got nerfed in terms of recourses for arrows because they were "to strong in the first game"

    the only good add ons to this game are without a doubt the swimming and the special abilities every weapons has

    but most of the time most of the things in the game felt like a check list of oh breath of the wild had a glider lets add a glider or the Witcher had a cool mini game lets add a cool mini game which the game didn't need and it didn't fit in the world of horizon

    Bandit camps are also suffering from past game’s direction, stealth in this game is never as satisfying and not there yet and it feels like they don't really fit and make sense in this game

    also aloy talks wayyyyy to much at some point i had to lower the dialog volume because she kept saying obvious things that i can clearly see for myself

    in short the game feels like a better looking and better feeling expansion for zero dawn it felt like i played this game before because it just copies and check marks a lot of preview third person open world games

    i wont even bother giving a proper review to this game because i already reviewed zero dawn and this game feels for better or worse exactly like it

    so my final score to this game is a 7.5 out of 10 its a good console game and fun at times but just feels like an over priced slightly better expansion to zero dawn rather then game of its own.    … Expand
  50. Eviscerate808
    Mar 29, 2022
    0
    Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send mySend my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony! Send my money Sony!… Expand
  51. Malef
    Mar 29, 2022
    4
    Too many pointless and annoying talking, commenting, chatting in background. Combat system as in first installment is clunky (camera is too close, field of view is too narrow, Alloy's movement is slow, machines are too jumpy), even though there is a plethora of new moves and abilities. I recomend to ease combat difficulty to negate pointless number crunching part of the game. More thingsToo many pointless and annoying talking, commenting, chatting in background. Combat system as in first installment is clunky (camera is too close, field of view is too narrow, Alloy's movement is slow, machines are too jumpy), even though there is a plethora of new moves and abilities. I recomend to ease combat difficulty to negate pointless number crunching part of the game. More things to gather and craft, what for? It's not a survival or immersive sim. Half of the map is a boring desert, as in Zero Dawn.

    Graphics is great. Exploring is fun, most of the time.    … Expand
  52. Imafidon
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A really solid sequel to zero dawn. The game is staggeringly beautiful, the plot vast, missions different and never ever felt repetitive as we have become accustomed to when it comes to open world games. Guerrilla games struck gold with this.… Expand
  53. jackthemc
    Mar 28, 2022
    7
    It's good, but not quite what I was hoping for after a five-year wait. The main story seems relatively short, and I spent too much of the game doing grind on side missions in which I had zero interest. The real pull of this game comes from the post-apocalyptic, us-against-the-future vibes, and it strays from it too often into its tribal world that's relatively uninteresting in comparison.It's good, but not quite what I was hoping for after a five-year wait. The main story seems relatively short, and I spent too much of the game doing grind on side missions in which I had zero interest. The real pull of this game comes from the post-apocalyptic, us-against-the-future vibes, and it strays from it too often into its tribal world that's relatively uninteresting in comparison.

    Like I mentioned, I was very much in on this for a continuation of the story from the groundbreaking original game, but I was left with the distinct impression that not much had been resolved in terms of plot points or my lore questions. In many ways, the can had just been kicked down the road for the next installment, and that's a disappointing thing to have to endure after a half-decade's patience.    … Expand
  54. xenomorf
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    Pretty boring game. Controls are pretty bad. F.e. sometimes Aloy refuses to climb, just like in the AC games. Rides get stuck, therefore racing is a joke. Opponents even teleport themselves infront of you. Do the devs think its acceptable? Fighting is boring as well. Dodging large enemies is useless. Love the graphics. Extremely detailed and fantastic lighting. The game has the bestPretty boring game. Controls are pretty bad. F.e. sometimes Aloy refuses to climb, just like in the AC games. Rides get stuck, therefore racing is a joke. Opponents even teleport themselves infront of you. Do the devs think its acceptable? Fighting is boring as well. Dodging large enemies is useless. Love the graphics. Extremely detailed and fantastic lighting. The game has the best looking characters yet. The emotions on their faces are clearly visible. You can clearly see on Aloys face the heavy burden she is carrying. The open world is pretty diverse, a lot diverser than Zero Dawn. Story so far is good. Its an acceptable sequel. However the bad aspects outweigh the positive.… Expand
  55. sokaganakama
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    O MELHOR JOGO DO PS4 QUE EU JOGUEI NA VIDA COM O MAPA MAIS VASTO QUE JA VI O JOGO E TAO BOM QUE CHEGA SER RIDICULO , A HISTORIA COM O PLOST WIST DA HISTORIA E INCRIVEL E A GAMEPLAY E GOSTOSA DEMAIS , E RODA TAO BEM NO PS4 QUE CHEGA DA MEDO E TEM TANTA COISA PRA FAZER QUE MARAVILOSO E NAO CANSA POR INCRIVEL QUE PAREÇA O JOGO ELEVOU MINHAS EXPECTATIVAS, O JOGO A SER SUPERADO!!!!
  56. PSforever
    Mar 28, 2022
    4
    Como pueden sacar un juego sin terminar, habra que esperar a que terminen con las actualizaciones y despues jugarlo, como se debe.
  57. Othman-ll
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! Very well made! Best looking game you can play on ps5. Love the story. Thank you very much Sony and Guerrilla
  58. Hvx
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    The game is so good, if you enjoyed the first one, you'll enjoy this one even more

    ps: be careful of XBOX fan boys around here
  59. Marombagamer198
    Feb 22, 2022
    7
    an excellent game beautiful, magnificent the only criticism and about the childishness of the post apocalyptic world humans do not bleed this is disappointing because the finalizations a lot of crossing a body with the spear and nothing happens, the game was not made for children and knowing the horror of a wild world at least blood right again ridiculous this game should be at leastan excellent game beautiful, magnificent the only criticism and about the childishness of the post apocalyptic world humans do not bleed this is disappointing because the finalizations a lot of crossing a body with the spear and nothing happens, the game was not made for children and knowing the horror of a wild world at least blood right again ridiculous this game should be at least optional or there are no tribes only machines… Expand
  60. KarnaK
    Mar 27, 2022
    6
    Despite being one of the best looking games, there's something about it that's mind numbingly dull and boring.
  61. Ryuyasuaki78
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Great story, graphics. Beautifully made and addictive. Couldn’t put it down and platinum Ed it. Can’t wait for what’s to come in the next sequel or dlc
  62. Keisel
    Mar 27, 2022
    0
    Es el horizon Zero con otro nombre por favor no se que tenían en la cabeza cuando diseñaron este juego isque como nueva entrega
  63. Oswaldt
    Mar 27, 2022
    6
    Extremely poor mechanics , combat trash. Have to stop to heal. This game is not next gen. A step below from previous title. Way better games are out there then this mediocre garbage.
  64. RULO_182
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor exclusivo de Sony PlayStation en mucho tiempo. Si tenéis una ps5, hay que comprarlo si o si.… Expand
  65. Userkiller
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
    It is very okay. It is a ps5 Update for the old game. The graphics is great. Fighting new enemys is great too. The story is okay So it is a Good continuation for part 1. but It is not better. Play/finish the story game once and you can sell it

    For me it is cool relaxation for an hour gaming after a hard work day. But the hype about the awesome story of part 1is obsolete The long    It is very okay. It is a ps5 Update for the old game. The graphics is great. Fighting new enemys is great too. The story is okay So it is a Good continuation for part 1. but It is not better. Play/finish the story game once and you can sell it

    For me it is cool relaxation for an hour gaming after a hard work day. But the hype about the awesome story of part 1is obsolete The long climbing-levels inside caves are wearing on the nerves    … Expand
  66. tumtumtum
    Mar 27, 2022
    4
    Back in 2017, open world game design was already stale, but robot dinosaurs and the overall setting were intruiging enough for me to enjoy Zero Dawn to completion. For Forbidden West, that intrigue is completely gone. The graphical presentation is amazing, but the gameplay is stale and rote. Every system is technically improved, but nothing feels truly innovated on.

    Finding a new mount    Back in 2017, open world game design was already stale, but robot dinosaurs and the overall setting were intruiging enough for me to enjoy Zero Dawn to completion. For Forbidden West, that intrigue is completely gone. The graphical presentation is amazing, but the gameplay is stale and rote. Every system is technically improved, but nothing feels truly innovated on.

    Finding a new mount is a pain. Discovering a new location, only to be locked out by yet another tool is frustrating. The open world is largely barren, apart from machine encounters that have lost their excitement. Aloy's personality is way more annoying than before, and her constant mumbling is intolerable. The micromanagement and poor controls during combat make it a slog. The game pushes me away at every turn. Hell, the glider is hardly even useful.    … Expand
  67. sharatssj6
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Deserves GOTY and all the awards. The graphics are just gorgeous and probably the best till date. It builds up on everything that me the first game special for me. The story expands and sets for a new game. New Machines as well diving deep into the lore just makes it so much more special. Its just Top 5 games ever made. Top gaming franchise hope they make a 3rd one.
  68. BENSON111
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    The scenery in the game is very beautiful. It is probably the most spectacular and detailed game I have ever played on PS4. Compared with the Zero Dawn, this game system can be said to be a comprehensive improvement. For example, the expressions and actions of the characters and NPCs in the cutscenes are vivid and the plot is vivid. Compared with the trivia of the tribe, Forbidden West isThe scenery in the game is very beautiful. It is probably the most spectacular and detailed game I have ever played on PS4. Compared with the Zero Dawn, this game system can be said to be a comprehensive improvement. For example, the expressions and actions of the characters and NPCs in the cutscenes are vivid and the plot is vivid. Compared with the trivia of the tribe, Forbidden West is more grand and attractive. In short, it is a game that recommended for every PS players to play.… Expand
  69. NiklasLarsson82
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    I had so much fun with the second installment of Aloy’s adventure. The graphics are gorgeous, the sound gives you goose bumps sometimes and there’s a ton of stuff to do. I platinumed the game after 60 hours of gameplay. Comparing it with Elden Ring I preferred this game quite a lot.
  70. JaxMan322
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is truly incredible. I have never seen such a beautiful open world in all of my gaming adventures since the days of Skyrim. If you’re wondering whether or not you should play Zero Dawn first, the answer is YES. Its story is fantastic and so lore heavy that newcomers to the franchise would be overwhelmed if Forbidden West was their introduction to the series. This game’s quests are refreshingly engaging and story-driven. They don’t become repetitive like so many other games in the genre. I was thrilled when I learned we would have new mounts to ride, but I never would’ve guessed we’d be flying around on Sun Wings! That was such a pleasant surprise. The flying can be a bit janky and considerably slow, but I get that such elaborate environments take time to load into view. It’s also worth mentioning that the voice & motion-capture performances of the actors were out of this world! Everyone was incredible, but I think that Angela Bassett stole the show as the (initial) antagonist. Every scene with her character (Regalla) gave me chills. My only complaint with Forbidden West is the direction the story went. Zero Dawn did an amazing job toeing the line between reality & fiction, whereas FW takes a deep dive into sci-fi and it can be a little bit jarring from clones to aliens (I am exaggerating a bit). The surprise antagonists toward the end of the game just seemed poorly thought out. They weren’t present for very long, and the final battle was just bland compared to other moments in the game. We had no time to become emotionally invested in any of it. What’s worse is that the villain that gets set up for the next game seems even worse. I can’t help but think of the missed opportunity they had to bring back Ted Faro as the ultimate antagonist. Everybody wants a piece of that guy. What they did instead felt like the ultimate let down. And then there’s Gaia. I had always imagined that we would work toward the end goal of rebuilding Gaia and it would be the ultimate emotional payoff that would have us sobbing. Instead we revive her early in the game, and she & Aloy’s introduction is awkward and anticlimactic. It’s these aspects of the story that make me wonder whether or not the writers truly understood the themes they conveyed in the original game. Granted, it’s difficult to tell a compelling story after saving the world the first time. The stakes will never be higher. But griping aside, I absolutely loved playing this game and can’t get enough of its combat & machine variety. I love the complexity of how to fight something and where to hit it that seems inspired by games like Monster Hunter World. Everything about it was groundbreaking and blew me away overall (with the exception to the second half of the story). Nevertheless, I would strongly recommend it.… Expand
  71. hectorlabra
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Muy buen juego, en todos sus apartados. Aunque el modo rendimiento me dejo algo meeh, esperaba mejor resolucion, de repente se ve muy bien y en algunas cinematicas se ve muy mal, me siento obligado a cambiar constantemente de modo grafico. El juego en si esta genial, a la altura del primero que fue mi favorito de PS4...
  72. Meredithpaige
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Thank you so much for making this work of art, and for bringing Aloy, and all the other characters, into our lives. But especially Aloy.
  73. KalKenobi83
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    My personal 2022 GOTY while I understand it criticisms it tackles themes of AI, Colonialism, Loyalty, Extinction, and Family also improves on mechanics and adds more mechanics as well expands Aloys journey as well the story as well being Inclusive and diverse A Fantastic Sequel 10/10
  74. Pikatchoutchou
    Mar 26, 2022
    6
    Aloy's hair moves a lot, the controls aren't intuitive and the camera has a mind of its own. Because of all that, the game makes me dizzy and nauseous.
    I can't say I feel compelled to solve whatever problem their civilization is facing either.
    Overall, I'd say I know it's a major game, I can feel the work behind it, but I can't seem to find the motivation to play.
  75. sameerrazaali
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Definitely one of the best games ever made. I experienced some minor bugs but overall experience was amazing. Great story, amazing visuals, awesome gameplay, good side quests, vast and beautiful open world.Must play!!
  76. Mysterio_sa
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    A really good sequel to this game. I’m not the full way through, but I know everything will be amazing. The visuals are stunning and I found myself absolutely loving Kotallo and Aloy’s dynamic. I actually found myself going back to him for more dialog than anybody else, and I really hope he becomes a staple in the games. Nevertheless, a bigger and better Horizon game was all I wanted andA really good sequel to this game. I’m not the full way through, but I know everything will be amazing. The visuals are stunning and I found myself absolutely loving Kotallo and Aloy’s dynamic. I actually found myself going back to him for more dialog than anybody else, and I really hope he becomes a staple in the games. Nevertheless, a bigger and better Horizon game was all I wanted and they delivered!… Expand
  77. pretobr
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Jogo EXCELENTE , vale muito o valor pago, elevaram o legado deixado pelo anterior.
    Pucos Bugs, mas nada que atrapalhe.
    Terminei com cerca de 65 horas, e acho que vai mais umas 10 a 15 para platinar.
    - Historia: 9,5
    - Gráficos: 10
    - Jogabilidade : 10

    Para que quem gostou do primeiro, vai adorar esse sequência.
    Pode não ganhar de GOTY, mas estará certamente na disputa.
  78. Klaus0405
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    Absolut ein super gutes Spiel. Epische Grafik. Geile Landschaften und Gute Schlachten.
    Story leider etwas nicht so gut wie im erstens Teil, aber trotzdem freue ich mich auf den dritten Teil!
    Weiter so!
  79. Cyberpoulpie
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un jeu graphiquement époustouflant ! Une histoire génial et une héroïne Aloy qui deviendra une nouvelle icône. L'ost est trop bien. Parfait !… Expand
  80. linuswilson
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    Horizon Forbidden West improves upon the first game in every way. The glider, spike thrower, additional mounts, and enhanced inventory and crafting system greatly improve the game play experience from Horizon Forbidden West. The graphics and swimming mechanics are spectacular and top notch. The story is strong, but is not up to the very high standard of the first installment. The gameHorizon Forbidden West improves upon the first game in every way. The glider, spike thrower, additional mounts, and enhanced inventory and crafting system greatly improve the game play experience from Horizon Forbidden West. The graphics and swimming mechanics are spectacular and top notch. The story is strong, but is not up to the very high standard of the first installment. The game could be improved by an Ghost of Tsushima style fast travel system. The trap, potion, and bomb crafting mechanic is not polished enough. A dialog skip button could avoid some of the more repetitive (overly slow) expositions. Overall, its the best open-world (non-shooter) RPG to come out since Ghost of Tsushima. If you own a PlayStation, don't wait to play this awesome title.… Expand
  81. Bandy
    Mar 26, 2022
    0
    nul pourrit nul a chier, stop vos jeu de merde, moche moche et re moche, ne pas acheter cette daube
  82. PickleRickx
    Mar 26, 2022
    0
    Absolutely pathetic excuse to release a game that's worse than the original one. You'd think after the hit the first game was they'd at least want to take time and make follow up one better but nope! The lack of story hurts the progression where you don't really feel like you're connecting with other characters stories, and the overall experience is just lack luster. Was left wanting moreAbsolutely pathetic excuse to release a game that's worse than the original one. You'd think after the hit the first game was they'd at least want to take time and make follow up one better but nope! The lack of story hurts the progression where you don't really feel like you're connecting with other characters stories, and the overall experience is just lack luster. Was left wanting more at the end of it. Waste of an exclusive title.… Expand
  83. Kaschej
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Игра просто супер. Очень красивая графика. История просто обалденная. Побочные миссии длинные и интересные.
  84. GamerDadIsBad
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    From start to finish and a platinum achieved I have to say this game is absolute masterclass.
  85. infinitepain
    Mar 26, 2022
    0
    When you just finished the game you may love the game just as I do. STOP JUST THERE. The more you try to complete this game and earn a platinum trophy, the more pain it results and the more you end up cursing and hating it. DON'T EVER TRY THE MELEE PITS. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
  86. MigVer
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    Excellent and long experience! If you are a fan of the format and the first HZD, this one is not going to disappoint.
    A lot of improvements, and new surprises, as if they were listening to every suggestion made on the first. Spectacular graphics and sound, with a soundtrack that matches. Took me 107 hours to complete, which is fair enough for an open world game. Still have some bug issues    Excellent and long experience! If you are a fan of the format and the first HZD, this one is not going to disappoint.
    A lot of improvements, and new surprises, as if they were listening to every suggestion made on the first. Spectacular graphics and sound, with a soundtrack that matches. Took me 107 hours to complete, which is fair enough for an open world game. Still have some bug issues to overcame, but it does not hurts the overall journey.
    The script is, for me, the weakest part, but with some great details (no spoilers), in the main mission and (a lot of) side quests.    … Expand
  87. Ughhh
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    This stuff is just way epic. Was a bit concerned they wouldnt be able to reach the same height of storytelling after the first part revealed the big "how did the world become this way" secret. But not only does it deliver in story again, the gameplay and quests have been heavily improved.
  88. Oguez
    Mar 25, 2022
    0
    Full of glitches full of bugs and not as interesting as I thought it would be. The graphics are nice but the whole game play just feels flat and boring just feels like something is missing
  89. GamerNurseGale
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    As someone who has played Horizon Zero Dawn, this game is a significant improvement. Using elements from the first game made for an easy transition as I dive into the first stages of the game. Being able to change difficulty levels on a fly for me makes for a more dynamic gameplay. A lot more sidequests than the first one, but they add more depth to the main storyline. Im almost to theAs someone who has played Horizon Zero Dawn, this game is a significant improvement. Using elements from the first game made for an easy transition as I dive into the first stages of the game. Being able to change difficulty levels on a fly for me makes for a more dynamic gameplay. A lot more sidequests than the first one, but they add more depth to the main storyline. Im almost to the halfpoint of the game, but ive no regrets playing this sequel… Expand
  90. MercyandMalice
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Probably the best SIDEQUEST video game ever. It builds on everything Zero Dawn did and made it better. Cauldrons and Tallnecks are surprisingly not repetitive and nearly all of the side quests are enveloping and long. I put about 90 hours in by the time I finished the story and honestly that's where my only gripe lies; the ending. The ending makes you feel like this is just a part two ofProbably the best SIDEQUEST video game ever. It builds on everything Zero Dawn did and made it better. Cauldrons and Tallnecks are surprisingly not repetitive and nearly all of the side quests are enveloping and long. I put about 90 hours in by the time I finished the story and honestly that's where my only gripe lies; the ending. The ending makes you feel like this is just a part two of three, instead of a game that can stand on it's own if a trilogy couldn't be completed.… Expand
  91. Rhinochimera
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    Horizon Forbidden West is a must buy. Beautiful graphics, animations, fun gameplay, good story. The only thing that bothered me were sudden random graphic glitches and bugs but overall excellent.
  92. AveryF
    Mar 25, 2022
    0
    Boring cookie cutter adventure game that has nothing innovative to add. The game is made for casual gamers who like very easy games.
  93. DaniFreitas
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Cara gostei demais! A narrativa é ótimo, me envolvi muito na história dos personagens.
  94. RaderzGaming
    Mar 25, 2022
    7
    Was expecting more from this after the original but to be honest I just couldn`t gel with it like the 1st one. Will go back to it one day but for now it will sit in the back seat. I don`t doubt it will be an amazing Story and the Visuals are stunning as well but it didn`t feel like the series had jumped forward far enough from what I played.
  95. keym
    Mar 25, 2022
    5
    Самое слабое звено, это сюжет и персонажи. Геймплей хорош, правда вообще не изменился по сравнению с первой частью. Сценарий 3/10, геймплей 8/10 итог 6/10.
  96. martinho_99
    Mar 3, 2022
    8
    First of all Aloy is absolutely beautiful, and second even if she wasn't it is insane to give a bad rating because you don't find the female main character unattractive. Shame on you misogynic haters. Feels like Aloy is dealing with idiots not only inside the game.
    Now to the gameplay. Horizon: Forbidden West is setting a new standard in graphics, must be the best looking game I have ever    First of all Aloy is absolutely beautiful, and second even if she wasn't it is insane to give a bad rating because you don't find the female main character unattractive. Shame on you misogynic haters. Feels like Aloy is dealing with idiots not only inside the game.
    Now to the gameplay. Horizon: Forbidden West is setting a new standard in graphics, must be the best looking game I have ever played so far (I think no one can deny this). The voice acting (especially the difference in tone between Aloy & Beta) is amazing. They improved a lot of aspects people suggested after Part 1 - better facial animations, more free climbing and a grapple hook system, and at least they tried to make better side quests. The flying option is magical, how the Slitherfang wriggles up on rocks or small towers is so intimidatingly cool, there are new interesting twists to the cauldrons and the Tallnecks, the new diving system especially in LasVegas is nice. The landscape is far more diverse and richly filled with life - really breathtaking landscapes, I like the many Faro robot corpses lying around together with other leftovers from the war, especially amazing are the Horus Titans here and there - you can see the war was far more intense in the West than in the areas in part 1. The story is a good continuation but fails to reach the originality and goose bump moments of part 1. I also like the development of Aloys character and I love the new introduced characters.
    But there are negative aspects too, the weapon system became too complicated (f.e. too many amunition types, some of them don't even have a explanation or not as effective as the were in the first game) and the spear became quite useless (can't upgrady anymore, machines constantly stunlock you with damage too fast before you can combi attack them). So I liked the fighting system a lot more in Part1. I am still missing interesting side quests (the side character related quests were a good improvement tho), and I don't understand why the really nice flashpoint option to chose between dialogues (heart, brain, fist) is so rarely used. I also miss the wonderful richness of audio and text massages to find about what happened in the past (but this is kind of owed to the fact Aloy already knows most thing about past, the datapoints were one of my highlights in part1) - most of the ones in part 2 are quite boring. Upgrading good gear or armour becomes too hard after the first or second upgrade already.
    Overall Forbidden West is a 8+/10, sadly still not a masterpiece. They improved a lot of aspects while in most other aspects they failed to reach the greatness of part 1. I am really looking farward to part 3 and my biggest wish remained unfullfilled - I WANT TO FIGHT A HORUS TITAN!!! EVERYONE WANTS TO FIGHT ONE OF THESE MONSTERS!!! :D PLEAAAASEEEE!    … Expand
  97. Loutka
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    great game, great game length, great fun, the story surprised me and the end completely got me
  98. DarkSamurai
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Really a strong sequel, with a few improvement in basic action and movements but the Graphics are improved a lot with the new features.
  99. Rotemz
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    A game with the most biggest and beautiful world i ever seen in gaming ever, the realizem in Cinematic excerpts and facial and body expressions here is Crosses every boundary in every modern game that exists today and the gameplay and story both, Have risen to a whole new level from the previous game and the machines, is the real sweetheart in this game.
  100. DmitryV
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    Игра на строкую 8!
    + графика
    + детализация + геймплей + сюжет не плохой, но с наятжкой + механика + анимации Минусов у игры тоже хватает .. . - сюжетные квесты , по сути полное дерьмо, анимации и актерская игра не решает , сайты пиздец дубовые и скучные прошел все квесты из них 3 были более менее, остально мусор и кал с калифорнийской пропагандой ... - сюжет +- средняя часть -    Игра на строкую 8!
    + графика
    + детализация
    + геймплей
    + сюжет не плохой, но с наятжкой
    + механика
    + анимации
    Минусов у игры тоже хватает .. .
    - сюжетные квесты , по сути полное дерьмо, анимации и актерская игра не решает , сайты пиздец дубовые и скучные прошел все квесты из них 3 были более менее, остально мусор и кал с калифорнийской пропагандой ...
    - сюжет +- средняя часть
    - атмосфера , по сути Элой как робот на все согласна и ее все знают, впрягается на всю ху.й.ню. , в общем сильная женщина .
    - сайт квесты полное говно даже дополнительные за твоих союзников , много повестки и ступорных тупорылых моментов...

    Игру рекомендую , но это не шедевр ... по сути твердая 7 даже 6,5 .. Поставил 8 т.к игра очень красивая и раскрывается на пс 5 просто не реально , детализация в игре восхитительная, механика боев тоже топ !    … Expand
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#7 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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#2 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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Metascore
88

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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