Horizon Forbidden West

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  1. Ron122
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    Not so good, I hate this game, too bad I can't get the money back..........
  2. AnaLesbiGame
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    The game maintains the essence of the first, adding diving skills and flying mounts. The story is interesting. Aloy is amazing.
  3. Audi2018
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    This is just a DLC for the first game but without the story.
    combat is awkward, you walk through fauna, its laughable. MPCs/enamies are beyond crazy, they are dumber than bricks.

    Hard pass.
  4. Borgiaphael
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, gráficos perfeitos, novos métodos de combate, é realmente incrível como a Guerrilla Games consegue criar um jogo com tantos detalhes, simplesmente um dos melhores jogos já feitos.
  5. Siegfried_
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Este juego mejora en todos los aspectos en los que el anterior flaqueaba. Gráficamente es de lo mejor que he jugado en la actual generación. Las animaciones faciales son de escandalo, el mundo es un mundo vivo lleno de actividades que se presentan de manera orgánica al gran estilo Red dead o The witcher 3. La historia ya desde el primer titulo es espectacular, en este caso no es laEste juego mejora en todos los aspectos en los que el anterior flaqueaba. Gráficamente es de lo mejor que he jugado en la actual generación. Las animaciones faciales son de escandalo, el mundo es un mundo vivo lleno de actividades que se presentan de manera orgánica al gran estilo Red dead o The witcher 3. La historia ya desde el primer titulo es espectacular, en este caso no es la excepción. La mas notoria mejora en mi opinión se da en el combate contra humanos el cual a sido mejorado en todo aspecto. Recomiendo enfáticamente jugar a este titulo al igual que al primero.… Expand
  6. 404EXODUS
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    Un gran juego,con una banda sonora estupenda,una muy buena historia que te deja con ganas de más y excelente graficamente,aunque petardea algunas texturas y lastrado casi siempre por la molesta niebla tapapopping XD
  7. Hell0w0rld
    Sep 9, 2023
    4
    Aloy is of the PlayStation first party mascots, the most boring and has a bland personality. Gameplay is practically the same.
  8. Alexera
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Muy bien juegos me encanta es hermoso por todos lados y no tiene bugs
  9. JunkStation
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    se ve muy bien pero es aburrido luego de un rato, es sumamente repetitivo, realmente no se que esperaban lograr con el
  10. ThiagoConceicao
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
  11. Jayhawk145
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    I am convinced that these games are just Graphical showcases, because thats all the Horizon franchise seems to have going for it. Imagine, a game that is set in the distant Future, where we got knocked back to prehistoric times, and we have to fight giant robot dinosaurs, SOUNDS AWESOME. But this game does nothing really new.

    Aloy is still a MID protagonist, that is so very hard to    I am convinced that these games are just Graphical showcases, because thats all the Horizon franchise seems to have going for it. Imagine, a game that is set in the distant Future, where we got knocked back to prehistoric times, and we have to fight giant robot dinosaurs, SOUNDS AWESOME. But this game does nothing really new.

    Aloy is still a MID protagonist, that is so very hard to like, the writing and overall story is just lastluster and boring. The actual world exploration at first is fun and engaging but grows tiresome very fast.    … Expand
  12. RPaPi
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Great game. Wish there would come more DLC. Flying with Aloy gives s great extra dimension to an already great concept.
  13. Imperadorzcv
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    O jogo é lindo, gráficos fantásticos, estou a gostar mais do que no Zero Dawn, deve ser porque agora estou a jogar no PS5 e já entendo melhor as mecânicas do jogo. Muito bom.
  14. Mauriciofs
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos de 2022, trazendo o que há de melhor em gameplay e gráficos!!!
    Ficando tecnicamente empatado com o tão aguardado GOW Ragnarok.
  15. Klanks06
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Probablement la plus grosse déception depuis longtemps. J'avais des attentes très élevées. L'histoire est fade et sans imagination, le gameplay est très ennuyeux. Même les graphismes loués sont décevants. J'ai vraiment laissé tomber la balle ici.
  16. Willhelo
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Es un buen juego, con mejoras en todos los apartados frente a la versión anterior.. Su motor es fantástico que deja más de una vez sin aliento. Pero podría haber sido mejor en términos de ritmo en la zona media final del juego. Su jugabilidad ha avanzado mucho y es una delicia aunque creo que puede ser mejor en el cuerpo a cuerpo. La expansión mejora todo aun más, gráficos, jugabilidadEs un buen juego, con mejoras en todos los apartados frente a la versión anterior.. Su motor es fantástico que deja más de una vez sin aliento. Pero podría haber sido mejor en términos de ritmo en la zona media final del juego. Su jugabilidad ha avanzado mucho y es una delicia aunque creo que puede ser mejor en el cuerpo a cuerpo. La expansión mejora todo aun más, gráficos, jugabilidad historia y dirección artística. Para mí eso lo deja en 9.… Expand
  17. kuzon64
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West is a stunning open-world action RPG that builds on the strengths of its predecessor in every way. The combat is more fluid and engaging, the story is more epic and emotional, and the world is even more beautiful and expansive.

    One of the things that I love most about Horizon Forbidden West is the way it allows you to approach combat in a variety of ways. You can    Horizon Forbidden West is a stunning open-world action RPG that builds on the strengths of its predecessor in every way. The combat is more fluid and engaging, the story is more epic and emotional, and the world is even more beautiful and expansive.

    One of the things that I love most about Horizon Forbidden West is the way it allows you to approach combat in a variety of ways. You can use stealth to take down enemies from afar, or you can go in guns blazing with a variety of weapons and abilities. The game also gives you a lot of freedom to explore the world, and there are plenty of secrets to discover along the way.

    The story of Horizon Forbidden West is also top-notch. Aloy must journey to the Forbidden West to find a cure for a mysterious plague that is ravaging the land. Along the way, she will face new enemies, make new friends, and learn more about the history of her world.

    Overall, Horizon Forbidden West is a must-play for fans of open-world action RPGs. It is a beautiful, engaging, and emotionally powerful game that will stay with you long after you finish playing it.

    Here are some specific things that I loved about the game:

    The combat is fluid and satisfying, with a great variety of moves and abilities to choose from.
    The story is epic and emotional, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing.
    The characters are well-developed and relatable, and I really felt for them throughout the game.
    The world is massive and beautiful, with plenty of secrets to discover.
    The graphics are simply stunning, and the game is a visual feast.
    If you're a fan of open-world action RPGs, then you need to play Horizon Forbidden West. It's one of the best games of the year, and it's sure to leave a lasting impression.

    Here are some additional thoughts on what makes Horizon Forbidden West good:

    The machines are incredibly well-designed and they are a lot of fun to fight.
    The crafting system is deep and rewarding, and it gives you a lot of options for customizing your gear.
    The exploration is top-notch, and there are plenty of hidden treasures to find.
    The voice acting is excellent, and the facial animation is some of the best I've seen in a video game.
    Overall, Horizon Forbidden West is an amazing game that is sure to please fans of the genre. It is a must-play for anyone who enjoys open-world action RPGs.    … Expand
  18. FALC22
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Muy malo, juego genérico y repetitivo, nada innovador, personajes sin vida. Una decepción total al comprar este juego
  19. ShadowShadex
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Very terrible writing, gameplay sucks. If you like watching movies this game is for you as there is more cutscenes then gameplay.
  20. Yzakhiel
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    The hell is that game !? Overrated... Do not lose your time on this one. Like seriously it looks like avatar from wish
  21. KillianZane
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Looks nice... too bad its story is dull and oh so so so boring. Had such high expectations but fell shy.
  22. Tertianend767
    Feb 19, 2022
    2
    Looks very pretty plays well enough but storyline is uninspiring after HZD. It could have been so much better the game is basically HZD with a new map and new robots got bored pretty fast.
  23. Mikez023
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Gráficamente increíble, jugablemente divertido, mayor cantidad de máquinas que en la primera parte. La única pega que le pongo es que la historia es inferior a Zero Dawn.
  24. TarantulaAddict
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game itself looks ok, but it's really boring and does little for the imagination. Performance is where it falls too with the framerate dropping into the mid to low 20s, especially in dino fights where it can get really choppy. Audio is the best thing about the game which isn't saying much, and the game has way too many cutscenes you could make a movie out of them.… Expand
  25. Ptallica
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Horizon e uma jornada inacreditável, o jogo mais bonito que tive um prazer de jogar, o primeiro Horizon não me prendeu tanto, mas essa continuação foi um balde de água cheia, não sou um jogador fã de plantina, mas foi o jogo que abriu minha cabeça para tentar, uma pena ver uma nota tão baixa em relação a usuários
  26. ALIIRAQIPS23
    Sep 6, 2023
    3
    It is a bad game I don't Fell Fun When i play this game It is worse i think
  27. Angelooo
    Sep 4, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es buen juego pero esperaba más, lo jugué con mi hermano en ps5 y el combate no me gustó y después de un tiempo es repetitivo. Apartado gráfico bastante bueno.… Expand
  28. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  29. Juanbelsan
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    El juego es espectacular en todos los sentidos, la continuidad mejora en todos los aspectos. Mecánicas poco alcanzada por juegos de la actual generación
  30. Madmac05
    Sep 2, 2023
    5
    Most of the reviews are from PS haters that never even played the game. It is amazing!!
  31. Rexter345
    Sep 1, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Historia muito chata e combate lento e pouco estimulante, texturas boradas e com graficos de ps4.… Expand
  32. PunisherTeam
    Sep 1, 2023
    0
    Original by machines, generic everything else. I'm very bored, I'm very bored
  33. WalQ
    Sep 1, 2023
    7
    Beautiful game, interesting gameplay. As far as the story goes, I liked more the one from the first Horizon, where we are just discovering the whole secret of macha dinosaurs.
  34. Havoc-M2
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    I have to say. Wow. This game is very very beautyfull and have a powerfull details. Thank you playstation
  35. lloxz_
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    this game is the most beautiful open world game i ever played good job gurella games.
  36. sjsr
    Aug 31, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a game! Seriously, the main story had me glued to the controller, with twists and turns that kept me intrigued the whole time. And that flying thing? It's a blast! you'll feel like a bird soaring over those mind-blowing landscapes. The sunrises and sunsets look straight out of a fairy tale, I swear, I couldn't help but get lost in them.

    Some of the side quests... well, yeah, I got into many of them, but others felt like a constant déjà vu. Repetitive to the max. That kinda took a bit of shine off the experience.

    In a nutshell, Horizon Forbidden West is a fantastic game, with its gripping story, the thrill of flying that gives you goosebumps, and landscapes that are jaw-dropping. Just be careful with those side quests, as sometimes they went a bit overboard with the copy-paste. Now, go out there and have a blast!    … Expand
  37. eiz2030
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
  38. MPK92
    Aug 29, 2023
    5
    I don't know how they did it but they somehow managed to make dinosaur robots kind of boring and uninteresting. This game checks a lot of the boxes for success on a technical level. Looks great. Plays well enough. Interesting premise. Open world with lots of stuff to do. But for me the end result is just... kind of boring and it didn't grab me at all. I didn't love the first game either,I don't know how they did it but they somehow managed to make dinosaur robots kind of boring and uninteresting. This game checks a lot of the boxes for success on a technical level. Looks great. Plays well enough. Interesting premise. Open world with lots of stuff to do. But for me the end result is just... kind of boring and it didn't grab me at all. I didn't love the first game either, but I at least felt compelled to finish it.… Expand
  39. SmartLee
    Aug 29, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** Will never buy horizon 3, burn in hell **** creators. TLOU 2 in black list, now horizon in black list. … Expand
  40. liamalt
    Aug 29, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is strange to me. The developers chose to make a game centred around the forbidden lands and how we must work together to save the world, yet these forbidden lands are less hostile than the Nora are to Aloy. The storyline chooses to follow aliens wanting a new home rather then following the set up from the previous game of a world ending threat waking up the machines which originally destroyed this planet and were only stopped by intentionally destroying humanity. This combined with a story centred around the most generic characters I've seen in gaming alongside an unchanging world which is supposed to be dying, just left me underwhelmed. The game is mechanically fine and looks gorgeous, but just follows tropes and pre done lore rather than give me a reason to play this instead of Elden ring, Horizon Zero Dawn, or any one of the other games which have released in the last few years.… Expand
  41. UhtredTheGreat
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring gameplay and repetitive to the first game. I do love the more robot variants. The only thing that killed this games was repetitiveness. I did love the graphics though… Expand
  42. Cashmoney900000
    Aug 27, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horizon Forbidden West is lazy, unseasoned, cashgrab and an insult to anyone who plays it.

    I have played and completed both Horizon 1 with DLC, and Horizon Forbidden West, so this review comes as someone who has played both games and compares 1 to the other while playing them.

    HFW is FULL of fluff content to make up for a lack of content. EVERYTHING is a puzzle. Need to get up to the top of a flight of stairs? Parkour here, jump here, climb this, jump there, etc. It makes events that would be easily tackled take an additional 5-10 minutes to do. It removes you from the gameplay experience to do anything at all. The first game didn't bog you down in the same way. HZD was fun in its exploration, HFW is a chore. A miserable chore. Want to climb a tall neck to expand the map? Sure, get to the tallneck, now complete a side mission unique to that tall neck. Cool, now you can climb it. For all of them. This is lazy.

    The story isn't engaging in the same way either. For a lot of it I didn't care, then when I started to care, the writers legit said "I'm crunched for time, this makes sense", and listen to me, NO IT DIDN'T. The story seems to aim to be more realistic while failing to be realistic. The only person held to the standard of realism, is you the player. Which brings me to the next issue.

    Aloy. Aloy didn't improve at all since HZD. The human enemies can block, parry, dodge, take cover, and seem to have an infinite amount of ammo. Aloy on the other hand can't do any of those things. The robots are MUCH more responsive than the first game. They're harder to knock down, harder to kill, and have some many abilities and high movement speed it's almost bothersome to even fight them. You also get knocked down, a lot. And you stay down, to be beaten to death before you can get up. And your only way to really beat the robots is with ammo, but you don't have a lot. Because of your limitation, ammo.

    You NEED ammo to beat the robots of the game, resources have become far harder to come across because EVERYTHING requires resources. Because to my first point, everything is bogged down with fluff because the game lacks substance. Your green armor can be leveled up with resources 3 to 4 times. But so does every other weapon and armor in the game. This was done to add content and longevity to the game. I'm telling you now, it wasn't fun, and I didn't level any armor up fully.

    Graphically the game is beautiful, but I beat the game in August of 2023. Every cutscene, Aloy's hair went wild with animations. The game is 69.99 in the PSN store right now.

    This part contains spoilers: spoilers below

    The enemies are futuristic humans with 1000s of years on our character and their allies. They have light shields that reflect all damage, mechs, and energy weapons. They lost...to enemies...shooting arrows at them. The writers created enemies that the character couldn't beat, so bad writing pushed the narrative along so they could surprise you with "Horizon 3!!!?!"

    In conclusion, HFW is a spit in the face of gamers. They didn't care. It's a cash grab. It's full of fluff to keep the game going, terrible pacing, a weak character compared to BASIC human enemies, and even more so the robots and main enemies of the game. They caught lightning in a bottle the first time. The 2nd time was corporate forcing them to "do it again", and they failed. The fact that this was even nominated for Game of the Year is an insult to all of our intelligence.    … Expand
  43. DaviksGames
    Aug 26, 2023
    0
    Se fosse pro lixo era melhor q jogo com diálogos q dá dó dinheiro jogado no lixo o PlayStation está perdendo a quantidade de fazer bons jogos
  44. psikologbey
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    I think the game is so underrated! Dialogues, combat, story and the graphics are so so good. Very nice game. And that open world tho
  45. Haydin
    Aug 21, 2023
    3
    I never played the first game, but lord above was the main character lady the most annoying self righteous person ever! I finished this game and immediately deleted it. I threw away the disk and wished I never played it utterly **** Robot dinosaurs are cool but they became both boring and menial. 3/10 not very good,
  46. Gekkehuiz
    Aug 17, 2023
    5
    Horizon Forbidden West is almost a copy of Horizon Zero Dawn. The graphics have been improved and the game features the most realistic was crashing on a beach with foam and subtranction back to the see I've ever seen in a game. However for me this game has a few downsides in regards to part 1 (which I think is a masterpiece). There is no compelling story, the map is too big, too manyHorizon Forbidden West is almost a copy of Horizon Zero Dawn. The graphics have been improved and the game features the most realistic was crashing on a beach with foam and subtranction back to the see I've ever seen in a game. However for me this game has a few downsides in regards to part 1 (which I think is a masterpiece). There is no compelling story, the map is too big, too many boring puzzles and too repetitive. I had a hard time getting through this one which is a tough cookie for me to swallow as I remind myself how amazing the first one was.… Expand
  47. jacobgoh101
    Aug 16, 2023
    5
    great visual. great feeling flying on a bird. average game play. below average story. teribble climbing mechanism. lots of bugs that I encounter. quite disappointing overall.
  48. Krayle
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    One of the best looking games to date, the combat feels an upgrade from the previous entry.
  49. Oxymandias
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    The original Zero dawn release was impressive and very hard to stop playing because of the great attention to detail and game balance between equipment and prey. But they have improved on that original and created something much larger in scale with a great story and new characters to help you on your travels.
  50. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    This game is so much better than its predecessor. They added everything I lacked in the previous game. The visuals are stunning, the side quests are unique and interesting (except for errands), the characters are well written and the plot is amazing. I really wonder how they turned from ruins exploring to such a strong plot
  51. solokuhn
    Aug 12, 2023
    4
    Horizon Forbidden West falls short as a follow-up to Guerrilla's initial success, "Horizon Zero Dawn." The game grapples with establishing its unique identity and crafting an open world that, though visually stunning, contradicts and mars the gameplay experience. While the storyline ambitiously expands, it suffers for it, becoming less focused and burdened by an extensive cast that leavesHorizon Forbidden West falls short as a follow-up to Guerrilla's initial success, "Horizon Zero Dawn." The game grapples with establishing its unique identity and crafting an open world that, though visually stunning, contradicts and mars the gameplay experience. While the storyline ambitiously expands, it suffers for it, becoming less focused and burdened by an extensive cast that leaves players detached and uninvolved in the overall narrative.

    Despite its flaws, the gameplay is the saving grace that held my interest until the end. Combat, in particular, often offers moments of exhilarating engagement. However, a myriad of issues plague this aspect. Likely due to the developers' focus on the open world structure, the uniqueness of Horizon's world—battling colossal mechanical dinosaurs with primitive weapons—gets overshadowed. The level design, immersive and inspired by real-life environments, ironically hampers combat fluidity. It's far too easy to become ensnared in terrain, limiting mobility and frustrating the overall experience. Melee combat, in particular, feels cumbersome and unpolished. This is a missed opportunity, as a symbiotic relationship between melee and ranged combat could have been deeply satisfying.

    Further combat-related concerns persist. Engaging the mechanical beasts one-on-one is an uphill struggle; they tend to amass in groups, often near other packs. Alerting one often triggers an alert for the rest, resulting in chaotic, protracted battles devoid of respite or the chance to secure vital loot. Stealth as a combat mechanic feels monotonous and formulaic—hardly innovative given its common presence in open world games. This also extends to combat against human foes, which feels repetitive and uninspiring.

    Regrettably, mobility lacks variety and intrigue. Much of the time, you'll find yourself walking or riding mechanical creatures, contributing to a considerable portion of the game feeling mindlessly traversed. Climbing mechanics are clunky and unrefined, a consistent issue throughout the gameplay.

    The storyline is a convoluted mess, replete with excessive dialogue and an intricate plot revolving around immortal humans who left Earth. It veers drastically from the already imaginative premise of Zero Dawn, severely affecting narrative coherence and world believability. It seems as though the writers struggled to harness the captivating world previously established. Dialogue comes across as juvenile, characters remain underdeveloped, and gameplay feels disconnected from the plot's essence. This discord undermines the world-building established in Horizon Zero Dawn, introducing flaws that undermine immersion. Scaling back the story's stakes could have mitigated these issues, as not every game requires a world-saving narrative.

    The game's redeeming qualities lie in its exceptional graphics, sound design, and music. These elements converge to create an immersive atmosphere, elevating the overall gameplay experience. Notably, the endgame—seeking out formidable machines for enhanced weaponry—echoes the gameplay loop of Monster Hunter, albeit underexplored due to the plethora of competing game elements.

    Side quests often lack allure, trapped in a formulaic structure that necessitates halting progress, enduring mundane dialogue, and engaging in repetitive machine battles. This content, while explored, fails to captivate as effectively as similar endeavors by other studios in the open-world genre.

    "HFW" underscores the significance of thoughtful planning. The inaugural "Horizon" game embarked on a daring journey into ambitious open-world design, enhanced by captivating storytelling and innovative mechanics. Regrettably, Guerrilla Studios missed the opportunity to build on this strong foundation, expanding the game into a sprawling sandbox. Consequently, the content feels uninspired, and core gameplay mechanics remain unpolished. The enchantment has waned, leaving a facade of style without substance. I earnestly hope that Guerrilla regains their stride in their next endeavor.    … Expand
  52. HUNRain
    Aug 12, 2023
    8
    Its a much better game than Zero Dawn, with better quests, better characters, better gameplay, and not so repetitive.
  53. mehh5
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    fantastic sequel not a must play but the combat is engaging the story is great and the games enemys and locations look awesome lots of fun check it out if you liked horizon forbidden west
  54. CasillasQT
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Unbelievable game. Even better than the original. Score, Graphics, Gameplay, Quests, Story...everything is just amazing. Absolute Masterpiece. Its like 100h long amazing movie.
  55. ChunkDump
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    its hard to hate on this s**t. what a masterful sequel Guerrilla put together. fantastic story telling and acting/voice acting. so many upgrades and side missions to discover, A more matured Aloy makes it immersive and feel real. i like the fact you can fast travel for free now at any already discovered campfire, that was a nice touch. many different mechs and of course the tallnecksits hard to hate on this s**t. what a masterful sequel Guerrilla put together. fantastic story telling and acting/voice acting. so many upgrades and side missions to discover, A more matured Aloy makes it immersive and feel real. i like the fact you can fast travel for free now at any already discovered campfire, that was a nice touch. many different mechs and of course the tallnecks return for map updates! interesting new boss fights, new armor and weapons that suits the players style and needs. I didnt really run into much technical problems,,,you know bugs, glitches, frame rate drops etc etc etc. the game runs smooth as hell when the performance is active. Theres a twisted secret about the Zeniths. Aloy with her entire team deal with a great threat to humanity.....lets get it "west west yall"… Expand
  56. d0ntm1ndm32
    Aug 7, 2023
    9
    Guerrilla masterfully takes what they did in Horizon: Zero Dawn, enhances most of it to the next level whilst also adding more! That is Forbidden West in a nutshell.

    - Amazing graphics; - Beautiful art direction; - A dense, open-world environment that is full of details; - NPCs that feel a lot livelier and also detailed; - Better and more rewarding side-quests; - A more robust    Guerrilla masterfully takes what they did in Horizon: Zero Dawn, enhances most of it to the next level whilst also adding more! That is Forbidden West in a nutshell.

    - Amazing graphics;
    - Beautiful art direction;
    - A dense, open-world environment that is full of details;
    - NPCs that feel a lot livelier and also detailed;
    - Better and more rewarding side-quests;
    - A more robust skill-tree that allows for different playstyles;
    - Both Aloy and her companions + the people she meets along the way have more attitude/personality;
    - Well optimized on both PS4 & PS5.

    Sony's first party studios rarely miss and this is just yet another example of that!    … Expand
  57. CLos55
    Aug 6, 2023
    3
    this is getting a three because it's the best looking game I've ever scene. That is where it ends crappy side quests (fetch rover fetch). Not to mention the amount of political lesbianism girl bossing everywhere. White guys are almost extinct in this world its a woke tragedy. bad pacing bad voice acting there just isn't any feeling to anything I really dint care about the world. Did Ithis is getting a three because it's the best looking game I've ever scene. That is where it ends crappy side quests (fetch rover fetch). Not to mention the amount of political lesbianism girl bossing everywhere. White guys are almost extinct in this world its a woke tragedy. bad pacing bad voice acting there just isn't any feeling to anything I really dint care about the world. Did I mention girl bossing? I'm sure if your gay and or love girl bossing you'll defend this to the death. Like I said beautuful game to bad woke polotucs take center stage in looking at you dlc.… Expand
  58. Franco_Tech
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    The most beautiful game out there. Very vivid with robots and animals, cool story and very solid gameplay. Highly recommended!!
  59. Kostas_Spirou
    Jul 28, 2023
    7
    Alright, hear me out, I honestly enjoyed this game, it's a technical marvel, the gameplay is great just like in the first game, the cast of characters is bigger, the side content is more varied and the world looks absolutely phenomenal, but ultimately the game didn't meet my expectations.

    Exploring the world feels better than before, and the climbing is something the game definitely    Alright, hear me out, I honestly enjoyed this game, it's a technical marvel, the gameplay is great just like in the first game, the cast of characters is bigger, the side content is more varied and the world looks absolutely phenomenal, but ultimately the game didn't meet my expectations.

    Exploring the world feels better than before, and the climbing is something the game definitely needed. There's actually a lot of content and the game is pretty big, there are random minigames you can play, races with machines, an entire arena, and many more things to do.

    Unfortunately, despite the few improvements in the Open World, the game feels like a step-back from the first game in almost every other way, sure there are some quality of life improvements, melee combat is way better and the new skill tree is a nice addition, but the core gameplay still feels the exact same for the most part, and the story is such a mess, the pacing is terrible, and the ending is insultingly bad, I did like some of the new story beats but in the end it honestly feels as if the story didn't really progress.

    Also the physics and the collision detection are absolutely atrocious, getting hit mid-animation while rolling perfectly to dodge an attack or doing a critical strike and getting interrupted by an enemy is just incredibly annoying.

    It's a well made game, and my experience was mostly positive but I expected more after 5 whole years.
    At the end of the day I actually liked it, it was a fun experience and I really wanna see how the story is gonna continue from here.

    Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.    … Expand
  60. ThatPSXBGamer
    Jul 29, 2023
    8
    Horizon Forbidden West is definitely a major improvement from the first game. While it was difficult to follow the story since they don't explain much, and it's been years since I played Zero Dawn I quite enjoyed the plot to restore Gaia and see the growth of Aloy and other characters. The mission structure is very much appreciated and every mission felt complete and varied with differentHorizon Forbidden West is definitely a major improvement from the first game. While it was difficult to follow the story since they don't explain much, and it's been years since I played Zero Dawn I quite enjoyed the plot to restore Gaia and see the growth of Aloy and other characters. The mission structure is very much appreciated and every mission felt complete and varied with different locations to explore and lore to unpack. Combat feels solid and responsive, there is a good variety of weapons to choose from, and resources being more abundant is an improvement from Zero Dawn. The machines are balanced well enough with bosses being a reasonable challenge but not devolving into cheap Soulsborne pandering like many contemporary game devs love to partake in. However, most of the enemies in the open world aren't worth fighting, as they take too much time and effort and provide minimal XP. Which leads me to the worst aspect of this game, the level structure of the missions forces you to grind and do some side quests which really slows down progress. There is a massive level increase of the missions at the end of the game, so grinding and side quests are basically a requirement. The final boss is also incredibly difficult and takes a lot of time to beat if you aren't high level. Overall, Horizon Forbidden West is a great improvement over the original and deserves the 8/10 rating.… Expand
  61. GamerPines
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Simply amazing, guerrilla games never fails to impress us and this masterpiece is no exception
  62. Ilya123
    Jul 27, 2023
    7
    Good game with beatiful main character. Amazing game, beatiful to look at and an open world
  63. FarmerTJ
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I sank 100+ hours into this game exploring every last crevice just to enjoy the utterly stunning visuals. From a gameplay perspective it takes what zero dawn done and add a little panache! One of the best games I've played in the past 10 years… Expand
  64. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  65. diLesnock
    Jul 19, 2023
    5
    Horizon Forbidden West delivers a visually stunning experience with its beautiful landscapes and showcases the capabilities of the new generation of gaming hardware. However, it falls short in terms of lackluster combat, slow-paced story development, an uninteresting protagonist, and the presence of a few graphical bugs. While it may not fully live up to its potential, fans of open-worldHorizon Forbidden West delivers a visually stunning experience with its beautiful landscapes and showcases the capabilities of the new generation of gaming hardware. However, it falls short in terms of lackluster combat, slow-paced story development, an uninteresting protagonist, and the presence of a few graphical bugs. While it may not fully live up to its potential, fans of open-world exploration may still find enjoyment in the game's visually captivating world and the opportunity to uncover its intriguing lore.… Expand
  66. SilarMaldon
    Jul 18, 2023
    5
    This is clearly a case of the developers grasping for ways to make Horizon better and just totally failing. Wtf was wrong in the first place? The new platforming is just awful. The water exploration allows Aloy to "water platform" in a new, but joyless way. I really don't know wtf they were thinking by expanding the worst parts of the game. There is no possible way that anyone could enjoyThis is clearly a case of the developers grasping for ways to make Horizon better and just totally failing. Wtf was wrong in the first place? The new platforming is just awful. The water exploration allows Aloy to "water platform" in a new, but joyless way. I really don't know wtf they were thinking by expanding the worst parts of the game. There is no possible way that anyone could enjoy this at the same level as the first one, which was an awesome game. It truly seems that the developers wanted to make this game less fun and more of a chore. All those characters you loved from the first one??? Now Aloy engages in tedious character drama nonsense and they hate each other. Drama and emotions don't make something good, you need to actually have a plot. What a disappointment.

    On the positive side, the soundtrack is WAY, WAY better and most of the excellent combat from the original entry is maintained or improved.    … Expand
  67. Boko399
    Jul 15, 2023
    1
    1 point for the graphic fidelity, other than this aspect. The game story is boring, combat is uncreative and try hard to be an open world game.

    This type of cinematic game got push hard by Sony. They even created 16 cash grab projects base on this snoozing generic franchise. In 2023, you have better choice such as Ghost of thusima or ghost of Tokoyo for you to support. Not to mention,    1 point for the graphic fidelity, other than this aspect. The game story is boring, combat is uncreative and try hard to be an open world game.

    This type of cinematic game got push hard by Sony. They even created 16 cash grab projects base on this snoozing generic franchise. In 2023, you have better choice such as Ghost of thusima or ghost of Tokoyo for you to support. Not to mention, other Nintendo game reli focus on entertainment and fun.    … Expand
  68. ChatAzur
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    very nice game.
    It's a game you should definitely play.
    Many thanks to the developers.
  69. Bugjam8
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West es un juego excepcional que te transportará a un mundo post apocalíptico lleno de maravillas y peligros. Desarrollado por Guerrilla Games, este título de acción y aventuras ha superado las expectativas de los fanáticos de su predecesor, Horizon Zero Dawn, y se ha convertido en un verdadero referente en la industria de los videojuegos.

    Uno de los aspectos más    Horizon Forbidden West es un juego excepcional que te transportará a un mundo post apocalíptico lleno de maravillas y peligros. Desarrollado por Guerrilla Games, este título de acción y aventuras ha superado las expectativas de los fanáticos de su predecesor, Horizon Zero Dawn, y se ha convertido en un verdadero referente en la industria de los videojuegos.

    Uno de los aspectos más destacados de Horizon Forbidden West es su increíblemente hermoso mundo abierto. El juego presenta paisajes impresionantes y detallados, desde vastas selvas tropicales hasta ruinas subacuáticas y desiertos abrasadores. Cada ubicación está meticulosamente diseñada, lo que te sumerge por completo en la atmósfera del juego y te deja asombrado ante la belleza y diversidad del entorno.

    La historia de Horizon Forbidden West es cautivadora y te mantendrá enganchado desde el principio hasta el final. Te embarcarás en un viaje épico junto a Aloy, una valiente cazadora y arquera, mientras explora nuevas tierras y desvela los misterios que rodean a la decadencia del mundo. Los personajes están bien desarrollados y te sentirás conectado emocionalmente con sus historias y motivaciones.

    El combate en Horizon Forbidden West es otro de sus puntos fuertes. Aloy puede utilizar una amplia variedad de armas y herramientas, lo que le permite adaptarse a diferentes situaciones y enfrentarse a enemigos tanto humanos como máquinas. El sistema de combate es fluido y gratificante, con múltiples opciones estratégicas que te permiten abordar los enfrentamientos de diferentes maneras.

    Además, el juego cuenta con una mecánica de exploración fascinante. Podrás escalar, bucear y utilizar tu astucia para descubrir secretos ocultos, reliquias del pasado y mejoras para tu equipo. La sensación de descubrimiento y la satisfacción de desbloquear nuevas habilidades y equipo son verdaderamente adictivas.

    No se puede hablar de Horizon Forbidden West sin mencionar los impresionantes gráficos y el apartado sonoro. El juego aprovecha al máximo la potencia de la consola PlayStation, ofreciendo unos visuales deslumbrantes y efectos visuales realistas. Los detalles de las máquinas y el entorno son impresionantes, y la música y los efectos de sonido crean una atmósfera inmersiva que te envuelve por completo.

    En resumen, Horizon Forbidden West es un juego que no puedes perderte si eres amante de los juegos de acción y aventuras. Sus gráficos deslumbrantes, su historia cautivadora, su combate emocionante y su mundo abierto lleno de maravillas hacen de este juego una experiencia inolvidable. Si estás considerando adquirir PlayStation, Horizon Forbidden West es una razón más que suficiente para hacerlo, ya que es un exclusivo de esta consola que demuestra el potencial y la calidad de los juegos que se pueden disfrutar en ella. ¡Prepárate para sumergirte en un viaje inolvidable y descubrir los secretos de Horizon Forbidden West!    … Expand
  70. RIVERPLATE14
    Jul 13, 2023
    1
    I gave Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition a 10.
    But I'm going to give this game only a 1 because of the graphics. Why the main character doesn't feel the same as the previous game? why do they make it more "unlikeble".. And I don't want to spoil it but I found out what happens in the DLC... 70 dollars to the trash.
    Go **** yourselfs
  71. HyperDBA
    Jul 12, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just finished the game yesterday on PS5 on normal difficulty. Many positives but a specific overwhelming negative.

    The Amazing: Visuals and Audio are among the best ever for any game created. There is literally a way to enjoy the game where it's just Aloy flying on her Sun Wing and enjoying the beauty of the rendered environment across different times of the day while listening to beautiful and touching soundtracks. For example 'In the Flood' main theme song should be in the running for some award of best video gaming song

    The Good: Fighting and Weapons. Such a big arsenal of weapons to choose from that allow many diverse fighting styles and weapon combos. I like the plasma mechanic a lot although it take a while to get used to. Some weapons like spears can feel a bit overpowered and some kinds of superflous like the short bow or the wierd elemental rope shooter but overall weapons are fun. Machines are also very intricate in all their animations, textures, and behaviors. A joy to engage with. Humans are o.k enemies but hardly a challenge.

    The Bad: Main gripe with weapons is the very tedious, boring upgrade requirements. I got all legendary weapons maxed out and one of the few times I needed to dial down the difficult is to gather resources for their upgrades. Its like each upgrade level requires killing and precision striping of parts from 5-6 big machines and it quickly became a massive chore instead of a fun activity. Strike was attempted as a Gwent (from Witcher series) like side activity but is just a bad conceptual game. Hard to remember all the machine and land requirements so I completely skipped it. Likewise, Vista point and Ancient Ruin quests we quite boring and their development resources better spent else where. Their rewards were also very pedestrian so are not in any way needed to get stronger in the game.

    The unforgivingly catastrophically terrible: Writing.. Its such a drop-off from the rest of the game to the degree that I think they hired top-world talent for the environment and graphics and got some interns to do the writing. In all my years of playing games, I have never seen such a gap in quality between gameplay and story. Even compared to the original game which was much more intriguing and suspenseful. I will give a few examples.

    SPOILERS BELOW:

    The whole premise of HFW falls flat on its face in the last 5 minutes when its uncovered that the Zeniths are not after trying to extinguish life on earth after all and just wanted to stop there, rest and, and get a GAIA copy while running away from nemisis. So that makes zero sense, a group of advanced alien humans, who conquered death, can't fix the simple problem of software backup (cause yes GAIA is just a super advanced ChatGPT not some digital deity, and was backed up before) Couldn't they have just cooperated with Aloy to get a copy ? Makes no sense and completely empties the meaning of the main story.

    Aloy sending her friends over to suicide missions over and over again. Most glaring is Varl. She just tells him to 'protect Alva' when Zeniths arrive in the couldren mission. Like how is he supposed to do that ? She knows how advanced they are and he only has a primitive spear and predictably lasts for a grand total of 10 seconds before getting run through by Eric and then no remorse whatsoever from Aloy as if this was always the plan ?

    The complete bungling of Tilda's character. As complex as they come as a former lover of Elisabet's, art enthusiast, and a 'good' Zenith. She is just converted to a town idiot in her last scene where thinks she could just kidnap Aloy. Earlier she had reviewed Aloy's focus and must know she is capable of bringing down Apex Thunderjaws as a stretching exercise. And how ? by jumping into a gundam like specter suit ? Which ended up being one of the easiest and most pathetic end boss battles ever devised.

    Feels like the narrative team just run out of ideas, changed personnel in the middle of development, or had some character death, plot 'twists', and cheesy scene quota they needed to fill and proceeded to do that without any sort of basic story QA.

    Any sci-fi or fantasy work requires a certain level of suspension of belief but HFW requires an activation of stupidity to overcome the poor story structure. To say the writing is amateur hour would be an insult to amateurs many of which could have done a dramatically better job. For a normal third person shoot-em up game, this would not matter, but the HZ franchise is not Serious Sam, its an advanced Sci-Fi movie being played as a game. Aloy and the rest of the Guerrilla technical team deserve much much better than what their narrative team is delivering at the moment and hopefully they get that for HZ3 or I will happily skip to preserve how I remember this great world and character.    … Expand
  72. Morfeu
    Jul 9, 2023
    7
    Inegável que o jogo é lindo porém história totalmente mal feita parecendo que foi feita às pressas. Jogo diverte mas para o final se torna banal e a vontade de pular todas as cutscenes é alta.
  73. Solidsnake69
    Sep 29, 2022
    3
    Boring boring boring. I’m just trying to see how many times I can write boring. I don’t understand the hype or love for this game. The characters suck. The story sucks. The combat is lackluster and easy. If this is an 8.8 Elden ring is a 1000.
  74. P-Daniele
    Jul 8, 2023
    8
    ai tempi di horizon zero dawn il mio giudizio era particolarmente discordante con quello che si leggeva, sentendo spesso delle critiche che personalmente a me non hanno per nulla pesato.
    quindi quando leggevo di horizon 2 forbidden west pareri generalmente positivi dove si parlava di un seguito che migliorava pressoché ogni aspetto le mie aspettative erano parecchio alte.
    ma ancora una    ai tempi di horizon zero dawn il mio giudizio era particolarmente discordante con quello che si leggeva, sentendo spesso delle critiche che personalmente a me non hanno per nulla pesato.
    quindi quando leggevo di horizon 2 forbidden west pareri generalmente positivi dove si parlava di un seguito che migliorava pressoché ogni aspetto le mie aspettative erano parecchio alte.
    ma ancora una volta mi devo trovare in disaccordo, trovando si questo seguito migliorato sotto alcuni aspetti, ma che ne ha peggiorati molti altri.
    le critiche principali del primo capitolo erano tutte incentrate su tre fattori.
    -combattimenti con umani non bellissimi, e concordo che qui sono migliori.
    -dialoghi con personaggi poco vivi, e concordo che è stato migliorato tantissimo.
    -parte centrale noiosa, cosa che non ho mai concordato.
    il primo horizon l'ho sempre trovato speciale per il mondo che era riuscito a creare, e tornare in questa nuova avventura si sente che l'effetto novità è stato meno impattante, dato che è un seguito di qualcosa di già noto, e per riuscire a risplendere avrebbe dovuto osare molto di più.
    ma i problemi non sono solo per il mancato effetto novità.
    partendo già dal suo prologo potrà essere lampante che qualcosa è andato storto, con un prologo decisamente più sottotono rispetto al bellissimo inizio del primo horizon.
    ma anche una volta terminata quella parte il titolo non riuscirà quasi mai a raggiungere il livello del primo capitolo.
    con una sorta di caccia al tesoro dove dovremo esplorare in lungo e in largo la mappa di gioco, e questi tre obiettivi che dovremo raggiungere mi hanno lasciato decisamente meno, ad eccezione della parte desertica dove sembrano concentrate tutte le belle idee del titolo, rendendo le altre quasi come una specie di riempitivo.
    non ho anche apprezzato alcune idee di trama tipo il nuovo nemico o altre cose molto fantasiose che sembrano apparse semplicemente dal nulla senza una giustificazione.
    ma fortunatamente la parte narrativa si salva grazie al grande passo avanti fatto nella qualità dei dialoghi, e con una grande approfondimento di alcuni compagni con la quale potremo parlare nella nostra base.
    anche la semplice esplorazione del mondo di gioco ha dei grossi problemi, dato che la mappa sarà disseminata da punti di domanda, che molto spesso una volta raggiunti ci verrà detto che per proseguire in questa zona ti serve oggetto x che si sblocca più avanti.
    alla decima volta che ti accade la voglia di esplorare è scesa pressoché a zero, facendomi concentrare di più sulla narrativa.
    anche le nuove macchine aggiunte non sono sempre il massimo da affrontare, puntando molto di più su creature che ci combatteranno in due modi.il primo le macchine aggressive che si lanceranno contro di noi, facendo anche spesso impazzire la telecamera.
    mentre il secondo tipo di attacchi saranno proiettili esplosivi giganteschi che faranno una grossa zona di danno, dove spesso e volentieri ti colpiranno anche dietro delle coperture.
    fortunatamente il combattimento generale è stato migliorato, ma appunto non sempre saremo invogliati ad affrontare le macchine più resistenti.
    il gioco inoltre ha aggiunto sia in combattimento sia nelle parti esplorative un rampino, e una sorta di paravela tipo quella di zelda per planare liberamente.
    il gioco ha aggiunto anche tante nuove armi e vestiti, ma in particolare questi ultimi si distingueranno di meno rispetto il primo capitolo, rendendo quasi inutili cambiarli.
    per non parlare dell'albero delle abilità, dove sembra quasi ininfluente ottenere nuove abilità, ritrovandomi spesso con decine di punti da usare, che una volta usati non mi hanno cambiato di nulla quello che posso fare.
    se però può sembrarvi che sia un parere solo critico in realtà non lo è affatto.il gioco continua ad avere le basi di horizon zero dawn che è un titolo che ho amato, ma proprio per tutte queste motivazioni mi aspettavo molto di più da questo seguito, che a conti fatti me lo ricorderò come un capitolo di mezzo che scorre via senza eccellere e senza deludere, ma che lascia davvero ben poco rispetto a quello che poteva e anzi doveva fare.
    voto 85    … Expand
  75. Altair0043
    Jul 7, 2023
    9
    Marca de la casa su apartado técnico y una historia interesante. Un combate satisfactorio contra máquinas poderosas!
  76. 3oksh
    Jul 6, 2023
    0
    Because of unwanted content present in DLC expansion, which was expected by many, but unfortunately, both the player and the developer lost, many players lost a good time because it was banned in many areas, and I am among those who support this, and the developer lost money and trust for many players, unfortunately.
  77. Jonny5784
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Put 22 hours into the game now so feel ready to give a review, it’s absolutely outstanding in pretty much every way, I’m struggling to come of the game, It’s honestly that good in my opinion, the graphics are some of the best I’ve ever seen, the fighting and upgrade system is great, the voice acting from pretty much everyone is good also, The main story is a continuation from zero dawnPut 22 hours into the game now so feel ready to give a review, it’s absolutely outstanding in pretty much every way, I’m struggling to come of the game, It’s honestly that good in my opinion, the graphics are some of the best I’ve ever seen, the fighting and upgrade system is great, the voice acting from pretty much everyone is good also, The main story is a continuation from zero dawn only set approximately 6 months later with Aloy still searching for a Gaia backup to restore the earth, I’ll leave it there as I don’t want to spoil it for anyone else, personally I found the main storyline to be fantastic from start to finish, it’s just an absolute great game, I’m not bias in anyway shape or form as I own all three major consoles, but all I can say is I struggle to see how supposedly professional reviewers give this game a 6/10, like I’ve said I played this game for 20 odd hours now and there is just no way in hell this game is a 6/10, I understand people have opinions and are entitled to them but I can’t see how it’s possible to give this game that score, no wonder PS fans are kicking off, and I have absolutely know idea how all these people are giving 0/10 or 1/10 are they having a laugh, can’t be real reviews and quite obviously haven’t played the game, what the point in that???, metacritic it getting very strange these days, anyway yeah it’s an absolutely fantastic game which I would highly recommend to anyone that likes open world games.… Expand
  78. P3pp3
    Jul 4, 2023
    9
    1 voto in meno rispetto al primo capitolo solamente perche a livello di storia non poteva raggiungerlo, per ovvi motivi, ma poi il resto è migliore in tutto, dall'ottimo gampleay del primo ulteriormente migliorato, dall'openworld, dalle animazioni facciali e dalla grafica spaccamascella. Gioco da giocare.
  79. Solonik94
    Jul 3, 2023
    7
    The core game didn't change much and I couldn't rly get into the story at all. Despite that, gorgeous game and tight responsive gameplay. It's not my cup of tea and I also couldn't finish the first one because I got bored but overall most ppl will probably have fun with it. Side note: all these ppl rating 0 just because they don't like the story or part of the gameplay.... How about aThe core game didn't change much and I couldn't rly get into the story at all. Despite that, gorgeous game and tight responsive gameplay. It's not my cup of tea and I also couldn't finish the first one because I got bored but overall most ppl will probably have fun with it. Side note: all these ppl rating 0 just because they don't like the story or part of the gameplay.... How about a mature and fair rating. If you like your food in a restaurant but don't like the presentation or the service, would you rate it with 0 aswell? Doesn't sound fair right. If you like aspects of the game give it a fair review instead of these **** 0 point reviews… Expand
  80. lazerblade10
    Jul 2, 2023
    1
    The woke culture has corrupted this game. The devs are sell outs and this game is embarrassing to play.
  81. Sylar3460
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    The graphics and story are superb! The visuals are stunning and the storyline is captivating. Highly recommended
  82. Ozzy-
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Wow! The scope & detail put into this game is top tier! The fidelity of what is possible this generation was showcased beautifully, great job Guerrilla games!

    I personally really enjoy the main story being told here, it's very current in the age of AI. There's so much to see & do in this game. I've just finished the main story with a good chunk of side story, so far I'm 56hrs in, you    Wow! The scope & detail put into this game is top tier! The fidelity of what is possible this generation was showcased beautifully, great job Guerrilla games!

    I personally really enjoy the main story being told here, it's very current in the age of AI. There's so much to see & do in this game. I've just finished the main story with a good chunk of side story, so far I'm 56hrs in, you could easily get 100hrs from HFW, there's still a lot I haven't seen or done.

    I love the combat in Horizon games, the dynamic with the robots & salvaging gear for upgrades is my favourite, it's a really well designed system.

    Looking forward to seeing what's next from this studio.    … Expand
  83. RamenRoodles
    Jul 1, 2023
    7
    Pro's
    Great Soundtrack
    Jaw dropping boss fights Great UI Melee combat is refined now Beautiful world and atmosphere Nice strategy in ammo types Late game mount is a nice reward Late game you feel like a badass Good loot Con's I didn't care about most characters Aloy has no real depth or growth Story became predictable late game Stealth isn't refined, too simple Side missions are 50/50 in    Pro's
    Great Soundtrack
    Jaw dropping boss fights
    Great UI Melee combat is refined now
    Beautiful world and atmosphere Nice strategy in ammo types
    Late game mount is a nice reward
    Late game you feel like a badass
    Good loot

    Con's
    I didn't care about most characters
    Aloy has no real depth or growth
    Story became predictable late game
    Stealth isn't refined, too simple
    Side missions are 50/50 in quality

    Verdict: 7/10    … Expand
  84. matheusfox
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    Good graphics, good facial expression on all NPCs, their costumes are really amazing. The music and story could be better but it's ok. I liked the focus on the companions. This game is better than the previous one, but it doesn't have a good plot twist.
  85. AlexKiddPlayer
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Gráficos, enredo, história, trilha sonora e exploração do mundo aberto, gameplay, em suma, tudo chega perto da perfeição. Paguei por preço cheio nesse game ano passado. Valeu cada centavo! Não vejo a hora de experimentar a DLC.
  86. Homelanderusa1
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This game is good I have to say story is nice but sometimes is boring Graphics is sooooo goood I like games like this
  87. agiosvindex616
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I write this after 36 hours of play
    I was very reluctant about what rating to give this game, because my opinion about it is very ambiguous, if on the one hand I really liked Zero Dawn, on the other hand Forbiden West disappointed me in some points, starting with the similarity (and not in a good way) everything I've ever done in Zero Dawn is done again and exactly the same in Forbiden    I write this after 36 hours of play
    I was very reluctant about what rating to give this game, because my opinion about it is very ambiguous, if on the one hand I really liked Zero Dawn, on the other hand Forbiden West disappointed me in some points, starting with the similarity (and not in a good way) everything I've ever done in Zero Dawn is done again and exactly the same in Forbiden West, from the plot of the quests to be done around the map, converting Tallnecks, saving tribes that always come into conflict with other tribes, making the Cauldrons, everything exactly just as we had already spent hours doing in Zero Dawn, apart from the point that displeased me was the amount of bugs in the scenario, enemies that I have to complete a quest by killing but they are inside the wall, Aloy crossing places that should be on top and falls into the floor forcing me to climb all over again, the controls that are extremely unpredictable and loose, causing Aloy to have jerky, rough movements when you need subtlety to balance or jumping into something, I also had a game crash that closed by itself and a bizarre frame rate drop that forced me to close the game and reopen it to solve it, very disappointing is also the fact that this game doesn't run at 60 FPS at 4K it's almost unacceptable, you can clearly see that you're playing a game developed on PS4 and ported to PS5, apart from the performance mode which is blurry and choppy and of poor resolution, the main story I don't complain, it's not as bad as it gets they say, but unfortunately this game is a big CtrlC + CtrlV with small additions that don't leave you with the feeling of playing something new, just an expansion, the old one more of the same, I regret having bought this game at launch.    … Expand
  88. thefascinations
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West is, without any hyperbole, an absolute masterpiece, and it sets a new benchmark for graphical quality across all platforms, including PC.

    In Forbidden West, the developers have outdone themselves, surpassing the already impressive foundations set by its predecessor, Horizon Zero Dawn. The intricate details present in the expansive open-world, the elaborate design    Horizon Forbidden West is, without any hyperbole, an absolute masterpiece, and it sets a new benchmark for graphical quality across all platforms, including PC.

    In Forbidden West, the developers have outdone themselves, surpassing the already impressive foundations set by its predecessor, Horizon Zero Dawn. The intricate details present in the expansive open-world, the elaborate design of the robotic foes, and the breathtaking sequences all speak to the game's significant advancement in graphical fidelity. The stunning visuals and intricate detailing make it feel as if you are exploring a real, living world. The landscape, from the forbidding wilderness to the remnants of past civilizations like the Golden Gate Bridge, is gorgeously rendered, making each moment of exploration a true joy​​.

    The characters, too, are exceptionally well-realized, both in terms of graphics and the performances of the actors. Every individual you encounter, whether they're central to the story or just passing by, is meticulously crafted. This dedication to detail enhances the believability of the world, allowing the player to become fully immersed in the narrative​1.

    The game's narrative itself is engaging and full of twists and turns, keeping players guessing right until the end. The character-centric drama is well-balanced with world-building, making for a more coherent and compelling story than its predecessor. The personal dramas and political conflicts create a tense backdrop for Aloy's journey, and the side quests are equally captivating, adding depth to the world and its inhabitants​.

    However, what sets Horizon Forbidden West apart from other games is not just its extraordinary graphics, but also the scale and ambition of its design. The game's world is vast and filled with variety, from the "Witcher-like" settlements to the variety of missions and side quests. All of this contributes to a genuine sense of exploration and adventure​1​.

    In summary, Horizon Forbidden West is a groundbreaking achievement in gaming. It's not just a visual spectacle, but a riveting, well-constructed narrative set in a beautifully realized world. This game is truly a graphical masterpiece, setting a new high standard for future games across all platforms. A must-play for any gaming enthusiast.    … Expand
  89. Dwightt
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Insane graphics in this game. Probably the best video game in terms of the visuals, the graphics and the beauty itself. God of War took the spotlight when this game came out but everyone must experiece this masterpiece on PS5. Wayyyy better than Hogwarts ' Jack of all, Master of None' Legacy. That piece of garbage was repetitive with cringe voice acting and annoying main story line. Like who tf cares about your useless trial. The goblins are attacking. I have to stop. This is not a review for that embarrasement of a game.… Expand
  90. m21Zeus
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Excellent game with great story continuing from zero dawn. The new machines and combat mechanics are excellent in climbing has been significantly improve
  91. Larissa15sc
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Gente isso aqui é um jogo ou vida real, historia incrivel mundo aberto gigantesco aonde você vai tem algo novo para explorar, aloy perfeita, amei
  92. tomopa
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Continuing from the previous work, the world view and story are wonderful. The battle system may also be broadened. It's a shame the characters aren't that cute though.… Expand
  93. seba2212
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    Lamentablemente esperaba algo mejor,, le faltó un poco más de desarrollo tanto a la historia como al juego en sí, el parche de actualización del terror demasiados gb
  94. woolywooly
    Jun 26, 2023
    6
    Amazing graphics. But convoluted story. Way too much farming. Upgrading weapons and armour is a nightmare. Way too many weapon types, and you don’t know what to use.
  95. Dad_Zayed
    Jun 25, 2023
    0
    Not the game I want It’s jest repeating it self Just let it go I think it’s need more time
  96. B-U-T-C-H-E-R
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Amazing open world, amazing graphics, just plain fun to play. I love this game, deserves more respect
  97. Soracifer88
    Jun 25, 2023
    7
    It's a good game but A very by the standard sequel
    Pros:
    -really great graphic and visual -great improvement in the acting and dialogue .better sidequest -fight the machine still feel really fun con: -IA still pretty basic -interaction with the environment is still mediocre, same for the exploration -story fall flat, Aloy its too much a Mary sue protagonist. So a well done    It's a good game but A very by the standard sequel
    Pros:
    -really great graphic and visual
    -great improvement in the acting and dialogue
    .better sidequest
    -fight the machine still feel really fun

    con:
    -IA still pretty basic
    -interaction with the environment is still mediocre, same for the exploration
    -story fall flat, Aloy its too much a Mary sue protagonist.

    So a well done sequel but nothing groundbreaking or any improvement for the open world genre. Over all still a solid good game.    … Expand
  98. lukeak
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    I was in love with the Horizon Series, and after Forbidden West it was about to be my all-time favorite game, but that Burning Shores ending was so disappointing. It ruined the story for me. It was horribly written and obviously thrown in for American political reasons. It's such a shame this keeps happening.
    I'm part of the lgbtq community, and even I was starting to feel weird about    I was in love with the Horizon Series, and after Forbidden West it was about to be my all-time favorite game, but that Burning Shores ending was so disappointing. It ruined the story for me. It was horribly written and obviously thrown in for American political reasons. It's such a shame this keeps happening.
    I'm part of the lgbtq community, and even I was starting to feel weird about how there are very few honorable male characters, and how there are so many lesbian characters. So, many side quests had lesbian characters. It's not even representational of life.
    Then the ending seriously threw me off, cause it just felt so out of place. There was no real story development for that love scene in the end. It seriously felt like they just threw it in to make 'woke' quota deadlines. if the 'woke' crap was just better written it would be so much more accepted, but at this point, it's really becoming a problem in ruining the art of storytelling. I can't wait for this ridiculous fad to end. Unfortunately, so many of the stories we hold so dear will be ruined by the time that happens.    … Expand
  99. empress-m
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    This is what I loved about the first Horizon game - challenging and varied combat, made more complex with various modes of damage and resistance and various enemies, super engaging storytelling. If you like action RPGs, this game is a must.
  100. Pupo
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    I got kinda bored, it's a beautiful game, graphics are amazing but I just can't enjoy it.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 127 Critic Reviews

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