Horizon Forbidden West

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7.9

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  1. likes2sing
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    This kind of game happens when a developer takes their time to get things right. The relationships progress naturally and the story continues beautifully. They have improved some of the weapons and fight mechanics, and retained the best of the last game. Bravo!
  2. RafalL
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    HFB to kontynuacja idealna. Kazdy jeden, najmniejszy fragment gry zostal poprawiony. Walka, perki, mimika postaci, cut scenki, fabula, konstrukcja zadan, nowe aktywnosci i wiele, wiele innych. Grafika juz teraz wyrywa z kapci i wypala HDR w telewizorze, az strach pomyslec co bedzie jak studia Sony zaczna robic gry dedykowane tylko PS5. Absolutny must have i mocny kandydat do GOTY.
  3. EddyMEX
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, beautiful to look at and an absolute overhaul of its predecessor. Best next gen game so far, nothing you can fund on any other console. Side missions aren’t meaningless anymore and the story it’s excellent paced. A must own game!
  4. Source53
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Simply the perfect sequel. The graphics are the best I've ever seen. Game mechanics, voice acting, everything is great.
  5. whiskas777
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Great game; Great detailed world; Great animation; Great game script! I think this is a great sequel. Dualsense vibration is awesome!
  6. Lockie
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Don't believe the trolls, the game is amazing as the first one. Awesome graphics, story, advanced gameplay - this game gives everything you've been waiting for, If you was pleased with Zero Dawn.
  7. Feriatus
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game is simply wow. It is perfect; battles with machines are so satisfying and engaging; I didn't have so much fun in a long time. I also enjoy RPG elements and the story a lot.
  8. AndresAlfonso
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Un juego que supera a su antecesor en muchas maneras , y que demuestra que la apuesta de sony con juegos triple A de alto presupuesto y alta calidad son lo mejor para el gaming.
  9. Ozimandeus
    May 23, 2022
    10
    Deserving of the highest praise, H:FW is the best western style open world since Ghost of Tsushima. Whilst it lacks the depth of the combat of Elden Ring, the world building in H:FW is way beyond anything that From Software has ever managed. It is.beautiful to behold and utterly compelling. The story and character arcs are well crafted and accessible. Utterly brilliant.
  10. Jenny33
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    One of the most amazing games I've ever played! Graphics looks SO beautiful, very life like and hard to believe it's a game and not actually real, sometimes I wonder how they can make such technology today and I'm thankful and grateful I'm still around to be apart of it. There is SO much to do in the game, a lot of side missions and relics to hunt for etc, only the main missions felt a bitOne of the most amazing games I've ever played! Graphics looks SO beautiful, very life like and hard to believe it's a game and not actually real, sometimes I wonder how they can make such technology today and I'm thankful and grateful I'm still around to be apart of it. There is SO much to do in the game, a lot of side missions and relics to hunt for etc, only the main missions felt a bit short but hopefully we will get a dlc (or more) for this game as well.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. Nicoleef
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    The game is an excellent evolution to be one of the best and important sequels of the PlayStation studios. Upgraded graphics using the newest graphics and ps5 technology available. The story is rich and more profound and the world is bigger than before with more activities and challenges across the sreasm
  13. alfi
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Um jogo sensacional, com gráficos lindos, jogabilidade excelente e enredo inovador. Mais um grande jogo da PlayStation Studios.
  14. albatros
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    I loved the first one, but I love this one even more. I am now ten hours into the game and can't stop playing. No bugs found yet. People that are rating it a zero are not serious. It's a very well made game, not a cheap cash grabber like COD, Battlefield or FIFA. You can see that they really took care of the details. Highly recommended but I recommend to play part one first.
  15. Braveorcq
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    The game is really awesome.
    It improve everything on the first one.
    A lot more upgrades
    Many new ennemy types
    More interesting sidequests.
    The graphics are so good too.
    Lot of quality of life improvement also.
    The story pick up right after the first game, and is really interesting.
    If you like the first game, you will love this one.
  16. Farmerlynch
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Love it, only a few hours in and already I’m sucked in to the world like I just stepped out of zero dawn.
  17. Tecneek
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    I can’t tell you the last time a game has grabbed me like Horizon: Forbidden West. The more I play it, the more I fall in love. Simply put its a massive upgrade over the original, and one of the best Open World games I’ve played, and I’ve played them all. Story is great and the acting is really impressive. Guerrilla outdid themselves with this sequel. Phenomenal game in every aspect. IfI can’t tell you the last time a game has grabbed me like Horizon: Forbidden West. The more I play it, the more I fall in love. Simply put its a massive upgrade over the original, and one of the best Open World games I’ve played, and I’ve played them all. Story is great and the acting is really impressive. Guerrilla outdid themselves with this sequel. Phenomenal game in every aspect. If you own a PlayStation, DO NOT pass this up!… Expand
  18. grim0187
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game is top tier amazing. One of the best stories from a Playstation series. The graphics are beautiful. The open world is fun, the controls are tight and responsive. I can't think of a single bad thing about this.
  19. RPGFun
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Awesome game! Do not believe the reviews from Review Bombers who are giving this amazing game low scores (they most probably didnt even play the game). Immersive cinematic experience! Escapism at its best! Great graphics! Thrilling and exciting game play! Great story! I do no like generic games and only play games that have a good narrative and Forbidden West story is very engaging. AAwesome game! Do not believe the reviews from Review Bombers who are giving this amazing game low scores (they most probably didnt even play the game). Immersive cinematic experience! Escapism at its best! Great graphics! Thrilling and exciting game play! Great story! I do no like generic games and only play games that have a good narrative and Forbidden West story is very engaging. A must play for all PS5 owners!… Expand
  20. Senseofpurpose
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    people are complaining about the story, well we can agree to disagree.
    level design is amazing.
  21. Bucs65
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Another Sony first party title knocked out of the park! Everything about this game is great just like zero dawn. Improvements were made and new things added that were needed. The only thing I didn’t like was a certain part of the story but not worth dropping it a point.
  22. VOAD
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Excellent game, nothing less than 10. We want more of the same. The visual quality is top, story is good as well. Very few bugs that have been mostly patch during the first week.
  23. Beast979
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    If you liked the first one, then this is a no brainer. It looks beautiful on the PS5 and runs very smooth.
  24. akiranet666
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    What an awesome sequel! Visually impressive, great mechanics, a great narration ( as most SONY 1st party games). Locked at performance mode - compared to resolution - the game runs fluently. IMPRESSED.
  25. Cometer
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    I know there are some incredible games out there and I can’t possible play all of them. But to be honest I’m really surprised by what I’m experiencing in Forbidden West. I haven’t finished the game yet but I don’t think even I can fully appreciate the remarkable work of art this game is. The game world is beautiful and filled with details. It’s alive with loads of side quests that areI know there are some incredible games out there and I can’t possible play all of them. But to be honest I’m really surprised by what I’m experiencing in Forbidden West. I haven’t finished the game yet but I don’t think even I can fully appreciate the remarkable work of art this game is. The game world is beautiful and filled with details. It’s alive with loads of side quests that are properly presented and intertwine with what’s going on around you. With choices that affect the outcome. With remarkable acting that can now truly be appreciated as it is truly on par with animated movies or tv shows. With fun to explore locations. Hidden places. Thousands of fun activities. Interesting cultures and characters to meet. Stories that you want to follow. A game that from what I can tell is a lot about the journey of Aloy and how vulnerable she is and the importance of friendship. We know from the first game how well the fusion of sci-fi, prehistoric and tribal settings works on this series. But still. It allows for such great gameplay with each enemy almost functioning like a mini boss with each own advantages disadvantage you can exploit. When I first started the game my goal was to mostly do the main quest and not waste much time in side activities that are often repetitive. But everything is so hand crafted that from a hidden location to an enemy base you clear out, it fits and provides you more detail into the story. Or you find a gorgeous looking hidden place and Aloy reacts to it as a believable character. Or you end up doing an activity and meeting a new character that is interesting. Random encounters that end up with an interesting mission to do. And the music. So so good. The background audio that at times felt so real. They did a remarkable job as it sound pretty much like reality. Binaural or whatever it is they do I could literally pin point animals passing near by off screen¡. After experiencing part of this game I really can’t understand why some people would take the time to review bomb a game that from is at least on par with some of the best games ever created. I just edited this “review” after playing quite a bit more changing my score from 9 to 10. It really is amazing. The truly unique places you visit set it apart from many other games I’ve played where I had the feeling of “been there done that”. The creators really tried hard to make places feel original. But above all, this is an open world game that doesn’t feel like the typical open world game. There is no generic open terrain feel. Every single frame is like a painting you could use as wallpaper. There is always something interesting on the screen. And you are continuously distracted. I’ve played Elden Rings that is pretty good and a different type of game but just to give a small example as far as open world games go. Technically and immersion wise, Horizon Forbidden West is probably one of if not the best right now. I’ll give a small example. I could see the lights of a village kilometers away from me in Horizon. Basically as far as the eye can see. In Elden Ring the light from torches only showed up when I was a few hundred meters away from them. The lights spots basically spawned. This is immersion breaking. To put it simple, Horizon feels like an immersive cinematic experience when compare to other highly regarded open world games out there.… Expand
  26. polishwonder
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    I'm long time xbox guy. I finally got a ps5 and it came with Horizon Forbidden West. I I'm loving this game while I love my series x there is something about the quality of Sony exclusive games. This one in particular is just amazing. Besides Forza Horizon this is my game of the year.
  27. Ohnhai
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    This review is with 20 hours under my belt over the last three days. And this is off 478h in H:ZD.
    First up is is simply drop dead beautiful. The amount of detail underfoot can NOT be understated. and even in resolution mode it runs solidly. (but TBF I was never one to subscribe to 60fps as a necessity)
    The characters and animations are vastly improved from the first one, especially    This review is with 20 hours under my belt over the last three days. And this is off 478h in H:ZD.
    First up is is simply drop dead beautiful. The amount of detail underfoot can NOT be understated. and even in resolution mode it runs solidly. (but TBF I was never one to subscribe to 60fps as a necessity)

    The characters and animations are vastly improved from the first one, especially the NPCs With Chainscrape's Cook and the Seriously annoyed/'done with it' Carja Soldier being highlights. And the writing/acting has has me laughing out loud on several occasions, which is not something I expected to be doing much of seeing how dark and depressing H:ZD's story was. Also Boomer worries me. (you'll see)

    Gameplay wise it's a case of same but different.

    I was disappointed to find that the 'lure' skill doesn't seem to be in existence any more. You get a lot of the old skills as default (like critical strike and silent strike...) so I really wanted to get back to lurking in the tall grass luring machines away from the heard to take them out silently. But no.

    I've actually come to the conclusion that this is a brilliant move as it makes separating and isolating machines more a matter of understanding how the machines act. you have to observe them and note how they respond to thinking they've seen something. You can use rocks (and the new inventory system means you are not gonna run out of rocks) to attract their attention, or just pop your head up when it's looking in your direction before taking cover again this will peek its curiosity and it could well stroll over to have a better look. This change for the better is also applicable to removal of the 'stealthomiter' (the are you hidden and how much noise are you making indicator). you can never be 100% certain you are fully hidden or that you are making minimal noise, and TBH that is how it should be.

    Anyway It's a Great game and will be a generation defining one.    … Expand
  28. JazzieJeff1975
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West is a great sequel. I liked Zero Dawn a lot. Guerrilla Games did a lot to improve an already great open world game. I probably would give it a 9/10. I will support this game and franchise because I am sure it will be review bombed by Xbots and Trolls.
  29. EmericaCKY2k
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Imagine finishing a 30 hour game in 3 days and having the balls the call it the worst game ever. Sweaty video game culture is a 0 out if 10, not this game. Get a life, losers.
  30. gilles27
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Best game I've played in my life.

    Horizon Forbidden West is a piece of art who has a sensational gameplay, with almost limitless additions from the previous chapter; a jaw dropping graphics, uncomparable with anything else we saw before and maybe in the next years, it's even better than the tech demos from UE5; and an amazing story who has as a protagonist a true warrior and a fantastic    Best game I've played in my life.

    Horizon Forbidden West is a piece of art who has a sensational gameplay, with almost limitless additions from the previous chapter; a jaw dropping graphics, uncomparable with anything else we saw before and maybe in the next years, it's even better than the tech demos from UE5; and an amazing story who has as a protagonist a true warrior and a fantastic human being, Aloy.

    I want to mention the cauldrons, they're so good.

    Thank you Guerrilla for this masterpiece, you can't get less than 10/10.    … Expand
  31. gomemk
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Gioco da provare e da gustare lenatmente ............... moltoooooooooooooo lentamente come un Martini che non mai bevuto oerche sono astemio , si lo sono e sono felice per me .
  32. Grifth
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Best game I have ever seen hands down.
    In terms of visuals, story, gameplay. It exceeds any game in the current market. Absolutely, undoubtedly a masterpiece. Easily GOTY.
  33. FoxHoundgyn
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Jogo que supera o predecessor em todos os aspectos. Combate fluido, exploração e movimentação melhoradas. Enredo desenvolvido em relação a pontos que ficaram pendentes no game anterior. Gráficos lindos e performance incrível, independentemente da plataforma que possua.Uma experiência digna da espera pelo game. Podem comprar sem sombras de dúvida
  34. HowItIs
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Not much needs to be said that hasn’t already been said by the honest reviews in this community. This game is almost perfection. The story is intriguing. The combat is fluid. The sound direction is on point. The voice acting is top notch. The graphics are the best out there on any platform. It’s really hard to get all these points down but PlayStation Studios have done it yet again! INot much needs to be said that hasn’t already been said by the honest reviews in this community. This game is almost perfection. The story is intriguing. The combat is fluid. The sound direction is on point. The voice acting is top notch. The graphics are the best out there on any platform. It’s really hard to get all these points down but PlayStation Studios have done it yet again! I would put this game up there close to God of War. Not a 10/10 but an easy a 9/10 if not more. I only gave it a 10/10 to combat the Xbot fanboys (not to be confused with the legit Xbox community) who are review bombing the game out of jealousy. Keep up the great work Playstation Studios!!!… Expand
  35. Zackasaur
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece in gaming that will never be forgotten. This is generation defining.
  36. Matouzz
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing. Worth the time and experience. Story keeps you engage and the game feels much more like a rpg this time
  37. FabricioDener
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    O melhor jogo da Guerrilla Games sem dúvidas. Uma grande evolução em relação ao primeiro jogo e uma grande amostra do que está por vir nessa nova geração de consoles. Essa nova geração será marcada pelos detalhes, muito detalhes. É surreal o que conseguiram fazer. Um show a parte.
  38. potatofruit
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Not worse, then previous. Sometimes boring, but in total very funny. Grapics is incredible, storyline too. Ten hours of play
  39. Reindolf
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    I figure if people can rate 0/10 to intentionally try and lower a game's score then I can give a 10/10 rating despite never having played it :)
  40. weslleysim
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West is a true masterpiece of the gaming world. The world, characters, and story were developed with absolute care, being fully in line with what was developed in the first game in the franchise, and continuing the quality that had been established. For those who are passionate about the plot and carefully read/listen to every data point in the game, you will realize howHorizon Forbidden West is a true masterpiece of the gaming world. The world, characters, and story were developed with absolute care, being fully in line with what was developed in the first game in the franchise, and continuing the quality that had been established. For those who are passionate about the plot and carefully read/listen to every data point in the game, you will realize how much this sequel answers mysteries that were thrown out in the first game. It is not just what is shown in the game, but also what is spoken in texts distributed around the world in the format of a universe of its own.… Expand
  41. anand5059
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Great game, hats off to Guerrilla studios. To start with story - its good, continuing form where the 1st game left off. Story never feels completely fresh like the 1st one (HZD is one of my all time fav story), which is understandable. But its well compensation by the brilliant world design, different machines and an excellent gameplay mechanics overall. Some of the core gampeplayGreat game, hats off to Guerrilla studios. To start with story - its good, continuing form where the 1st game left off. Story never feels completely fresh like the 1st one (HZD is one of my all time fav story), which is understandable. But its well compensation by the brilliant world design, different machines and an excellent gameplay mechanics overall. Some of the core gampeplay mechanics return, but with new addition of few tools and challenging machines, its never a dull moment. Inventory management, the traps/potions HUD, skill tree can feel little overwhelming but that's negligible.
    I preferred the option of using stealth and striking off few enemies in the location before going on full combat mode. It was rewarding and felt simpler. Much more variety of weapons, traps etc available compared to 1st game which helps us try different approaches. Lots of meaningful of side quests and other activities to spend plenty of hours.

    Coming to the PS5 features, I played in performance mode and the graphics was simply beautiful. Brilliant use of haptic feedback & adaptive triggers and some great sound effects especially machine sounds. Excellent background score all the way. Must play for all PlayStation gamers.

    Story has setup for another sequel, waiting to see what Guerrilla games has to offer next.    … Expand
  42. xD34THxD34L3Rx
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Hey fffffalling you're a troll LOOOOOL.

    Game is as fantastic as the first one.
  43. Wanderere200
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Epic game, with major exploration maybe even better thema Zelda BoTW. Best looking game thus far, best looking game on PS5 with lots of detail.
  44. Khalid23
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Just better than 1st game in every way. An ultimate masterpiece that people will be fortunate to experience and get lost in.
  45. UfoDriver
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    beautiful game. excellent presentation of the plot and impressive goafika. to all fans of flash mobs and 1/10 is dedicated to my rating 10/10
  46. zamorian79
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Bigger and better in everything. The original game was already a jewel, but this one surpasses its predecessor in everything, bigger scope, the world is incredible, really polished. The character models are impressive, not only the main character but the NPC, enemies, wildlife, vegetation, etc. Also really impressed with the facial expressions and animation, the body language, everything.Bigger and better in everything. The original game was already a jewel, but this one surpasses its predecessor in everything, bigger scope, the world is incredible, really polished. The character models are impressive, not only the main character but the NPC, enemies, wildlife, vegetation, etc. Also really impressed with the facial expressions and animation, the body language, everything. Incredible game. GOTY contender without a doubt.… Expand
  47. samasosuke
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Magnífico, História formidável, e grande evolução comparado a HZD. Aloy se tornou uma grande personagem, o jogo tem várias novidades e o mapa extremamente grande. Com 20 horas de jogo ainda não cheguei na metade, as animações dos personagens e npc estão em outro nível nunca antes visto em qualquer jogo.
  48. pgpacker
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Takes all the problems of the first game and fixes them. The biggest change being that all conversations are dynamically animated and the story is told in a much more engaging way that has really gripped me. The gameplay is fantastic and you really have to master the different systems to effectively play on the hardest difficulty.
  49. 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
  50. skyrada
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Excelente game, gráficos lindos e história maravilhosa como no primeiro jogo!
  51. danghe
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I have loved zero dawn as well, and I was worrying that the Forbidden West can't keep it fresh or be as original as Zero Dawn. I was wrong. This game is a work of art, probably the best game I have ever played, and I am not a young gamer. I have bought PS5 especially for this game and it was worth it. The graphics is...by far the best I have ever experience with any game, even inI have loved zero dawn as well, and I was worrying that the Forbidden West can't keep it fresh or be as original as Zero Dawn. I was wrong. This game is a work of art, probably the best game I have ever played, and I am not a young gamer. I have bought PS5 especially for this game and it was worth it. The graphics is...by far the best I have ever experience with any game, even in performance mode on ps5, as I couldn't take the frame hit on the quality mode.
    The story, music, atmosphere, graphics, created an experience I will never forget. At the end the team says "thank you for playing". I thank them for giving this work of art to the world.    … Expand
  52. GeneralSultan
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Great game. The graphics look literally photorealistic, and the gameplay, you know it, it doesn't get much cooler then shooting robodinosaurs. I'm not too deep in the story so I can't comment much on that, but overall the game is something else.
  53. Slob
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    It's bigger, better, more beautiful, masterful voiceacting, improvement movement mechanics and gameplay across the board. Exciting story and cutscenes that truly blew me away in their delivery. This is how a sequel should be done!
  54. bromotion
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    I honestly didnt like the first game, but Horizon 2 improves on litterally EVERY SINGLE ASPECT - and more. Worth a buy, especially if you’re on PS5!
  55. loandaniel
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Bigger, greater, must buy.
    Big landscape free world most of the time and the graphics are just, breath taking.
  56. pool842
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    After putting in over 130 hours and 10 of that just taking pictures I can say this is a masterpiece well done Sony and all the devs involved. I haven't been so engrossed in a game in a long time.
  57. See_The_Truth
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Great, fabulous game. This game is an evolution of what was in the first part of the Zero Dawn game, with more elaborate quests, staged cutscenes and melee combat.
  58. MightyInk
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    What an entertaining, well-polished experience. One for the history books, truly.
  59. voxy
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The game sucks, There is nothing new, too many glitches, bugs, talking, Terrible story.
  60. gottardojack
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West da "Guerrilla Games" elevou o jogos a novo patamares em gráficos e bioma e ambiente com efeitos.
    No momento é o melhor jogo na nova geração de consoles disparado.
    Alguns bugs no jogo fácil de ser corridos mais que não prejudica a experiência do jogo.
  61. TiffanyStarrxxx
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    An amazingly fun, well polished, and beautiful game. Aloy is a fantastic protagonist and the twists and turns had me hooked. There are so many new, cool robot creatures to fight and control. Pick it up. It's worth the money.
  62. neilung
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Fantastic sequel. More mission types, bigger variety of gadgets and weapons, with an compelling story. Highly recommended.
    Please ignore all the low reviews from people that haven't even played it
  63. MCKALISTAIR
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    A great successor to Horizon Zero dawn, absolute must play. Ignore the fools review bombing it with 0’s
  64. Sekircillo
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El primero me gustó mucho y fue el motivo por el cual compre la ps4, este es más y mejor con los mejores gráficos que he visto… Expand
  65. imafallguy
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Another Sony first party masterpiece and one of the finest examples of world building in gaming. Admittedly though, I can’t help but to be disappointed. I bought this game expecting a “woke” narrative and politically correct messaging, yet I’m not getting any hints of that at all. I mean, sure, Alloy and her voice actor (Ashley Burch) are totally bad-a::, and the character development isAnother Sony first party masterpiece and one of the finest examples of world building in gaming. Admittedly though, I can’t help but to be disappointed. I bought this game expecting a “woke” narrative and politically correct messaging, yet I’m not getting any hints of that at all. I mean, sure, Alloy and her voice actor (Ashley Burch) are totally bad-a::, and the character development is fantastic, but there’s just zero wokeness or radical agendas or anything like that at all. When I play my games, I want a full-on, politically correct, liberal agenda just totally gushing from them and Horizon sorely disappoints in that regard. It’s just an incredible narrative with an awesome AF main character that totally lacks any wokeness. Frankly, I won’t stand for it. Still, the game gets a 10 for being a masterpiece. Please try much, much harder, devs, to inject at least a tiny amount of wokeness next time. This business about releasing new games with exceptional narratives and gameplay is really getting really stale.… Expand
  66. HaloFever
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This is why you upgrade to a PS5. The game look gorgeous. I have been playing on performance mode. This means 60fps and 1440p output. My son has been playing on quality mode at 30fps and full 4k. Quality mode is tempting. As good as 60fps feels, quality mode looks so much more realistic. There is no right or wrong answer on which mode to play.

    The story in the game is just as great as in    This is why you upgrade to a PS5. The game look gorgeous. I have been playing on performance mode. This means 60fps and 1440p output. My son has been playing on quality mode at 30fps and full 4k. Quality mode is tempting. As good as 60fps feels, quality mode looks so much more realistic. There is no right or wrong answer on which mode to play.

    The story in the game is just as great as in the prior game. Masterclass is the the best way to describe the story from bits of lore in the world to the main story and side stories. This game is like the PS5’s The Witcher 3 moment. So far, the PS5 has seen a few timeloop games and PS5 upgrades of PS4 games. Only now are we getting a truly giant AAA game to show off the system. (No disrespect to Ratchet and Clank. I’m sure the game is great but at $70, I will wait for a sale.) My play through of this vast world took 89 hours and I still have 11% of the game left to complete (although I have no idea what else I could do!).

    The game continues the addicting robot fighting. The same rules apply although traps seem less useful this time, maybe because of the trap limit (starting with 2). The robots seem more aggressive, like they did in the Frozen Wilds expansion for Horizon Zero Dawn. At normal mode, death is no stranger and many fights will exhaust health and healing supplies. Scab your enemies to plan accordingly. Even after finishing the game, I feel the itch to fight machines. Maybe its the design of the beasts. Why is there no toy line to accompany this game?

    This game is not perfect. I usually buy a game on sale long after all the bugs are fixed. There are a few graphical issues like items floating or enemies stuck in the environment. The most inconvenient bug is when you cannot interact with a quest item. Reloading from a save point has fixed these problems for me. There are few items and interactive objects that appear as leftovers from the development process. These may be easter eggs.

    The game also overestimates my patience for grinding for upgrade gear. Levels are obtained quickly enough that unlocking skills was a non-issue. But upgrading gear is a chore. Too much of a chore. My advice is to select “Custom” for difficulty and choose “Easy Loot”. Even with Easy Loot, you have to destroy a dozen of the same machine to upgrade high level gear. Maybe don’t bother. Many of the upgrade issues have been resolved via patches, and your experience will be better than mine. The robot dinosaur fights have their own issues. Traps seem less useful. The robots are a little too aggressive. You are supposed to shoot off a weapon from the robot and use it against them. Good luck. By the time you pick it up, the robot is on top of you or spamming you with area of effect attacks. The best strategy is always to find a piece of cover above the robot’s spawn point and a safe distance from its area attacks. I would love to see more strategies that are just as viable, such as fighting from a mount or leading the robot into a gauntlet of traps. Or maybe I’m playing it wrong. Sandbox games like this can support many strategies.

    All-in-all, Horizon Forbidden West is a must-play experience. Because of the patches since launch, I can give this game a perfect 10/10. However, the game really nails the accessibility options. You will be able to finish this story and have fun doing it. Not sure how you handle a Fireclaw on ultra hard. Those were tough fights.    … Expand
  67. Urzusix
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Incredible game, a must-buy for any PlayStation owner, everything about this game is better than the original, The world is amazingly detailed, hunting is fun and the story is great! Watch any streamer and you will see. No Microtransactions everything is earned in-game
  68. kelvinlast2
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Jogo perfeito, melhorou tudo que podia, gráficos insanos, história muito boa. Mais um grande jogo da Sony
  69. asariii
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Wow at the 0 ratings, this game isn't perfect by any means but really is a step from the first entry. If i rated it normally maybe an 8.5,but because of the trolls im gonna rate it 10.
  70. bobofango
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    The review bombing here by trolls is pathetic. Many of them claim that they have played the game but have not actually played a minute of it. If you didn't like the game, a 6/10 would have been adequate. But giving it a 0-4 out of 10 clearly shows their motivation.
  71. daflux
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Aloy's journey through the Forbidden West is a grand one complete with awe-inspiring environments as you take down new machines with an expanded arsenal. Although the story is lacking the personal touch of the first game, if you're looking for an action-filled adventure with thoroughly enjoyable gameplay then you certainly can't go wrong with Horizon Forbidden West.
  72. Unbiased_Critic
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    What an amazing ride! I personally played on easy on the PS5 and enjoyed the spectacle and pacing of the narrative. Almost every frame is a work of art. It’s amazing that it’s all in real time. The mechanics feel refined over the original so I’m definitely going to play on a harder difficulty on my next play through.

    The enemies animate so well, the environments are dense and intricately    What an amazing ride! I personally played on easy on the PS5 and enjoyed the spectacle and pacing of the narrative. Almost every frame is a work of art. It’s amazing that it’s all in real time. The mechanics feel refined over the original so I’m definitely going to play on a harder difficulty on my next play through.

    The enemies animate so well, the environments are dense and intricately detailed. The travel mechanics are fluid and fun.

    If you have any time to spare at all, Forbidden West is worthy of it.    … Expand
  73. stfronk
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Just here to offset the ignorance. Friends have shared this is nearly a masterpiece and we all know game engines continue to improve over time. I’ll be playing soon and I’m certain I’ll agree. For all you 0’s-6’s, go kick rocks and get a life.
  74. Serura
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Secuela que mejora en todo a su predecesor. Una maravilla tanto jugable como visualmente. Su apartado artístico te hará pasar horas en su modo foto, ya que es una sucesión de bellas postales.

    Jugablemente perfecciona en todo la fórmula ya vista. Las misiones secundarias rayan a gran nivel y es una delicia moverte con Aloy que ha aprendido nuevos movimientos desde la última vez que la    Secuela que mejora en todo a su predecesor. Una maravilla tanto jugable como visualmente. Su apartado artístico te hará pasar horas en su modo foto, ya que es una sucesión de bellas postales.

    Jugablemente perfecciona en todo la fórmula ya vista. Las misiones secundarias rayan a gran nivel y es una delicia moverte con Aloy que ha aprendido nuevos movimientos desde la última vez que la vimos. El árbol de habilidades da opción a elegir tu modo de disfrutar de la aventura, ahora el excesos de materiales se va directamente al alijo y puedes coger cosas sobre una montura. El combate es una delicia y orgánico.

    En definitiva, una maravilla de juego que todo el mundo debería tener la oportunidad de disfrutar.    … Expand
  75. rav6686
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра очень красивая! Сюжет пока радует. В целом отличное продолжение серии.… Expand
  76. Tamerlanz
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Wonderful game! I love it! Improved version of the first game with the whole new story!
  77. carpetad
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    HFW is a fantastic ps game. Everyone knows that, but sometimes hitters try to take HFW down but is not gonna happen. Hfw all gorgeous and fantastic.
  78. Ricardo_sephi
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Just Amenzing!!! Best game open world ever!!!!
    Congrats to Guerrilla. showed the other developers how to deliver a polished game. no bugs that take away the immersion. funny. And above all: it runs on both platforms perfectly.
  79. rismau
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing! I have been playing it for almost 80 hours and still cant get enough of the game. It has been getting so much undeserved grief online, where it has to meet impossible standards that games like Elden Ring or Legend of Zelda: BotW would NEVER have to.
    I can only recommend this game...but play the first one first, otherwise you might not get the same experience.
  80. tekkenman
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    An upgrade from Zero Dawn in every aspect this game demonstrates why the Horizon series is a behemoth in the video game industry and how Aloy is shaping up to be a legacy character like Master Chief. One more game left in the trilogy and I am already anticipating the conclusion to his fantastic story.
  81. v_iHuGi
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Not exactly a transformation... More like Zero Dawn in Steroids & it's amazing.
  82. marcoballistic
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    In every single way after 30 hours of play this game surpasses its predecessor. & I may add, Horizon Zero Dawn for me, was beyond doubt an amazing game with an astoundingly addictive & intriguing narrative. Horizon Forbidden West is, simply put, a tour de force of firstly gaming, but also how to make a sequel. Amazing
  83. R1ck8r00ke
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing game that’s essential for any PS5 owner. Incredible graphics, fantastic voice acting & music, beautiful dense world to explore and tons of content. Game of the Year contender, don’t miss this AAA Banger! PlayStation Studios = Top Quality
  84. Ozzy1230
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    The best ps5 game out right now. Graphics look amazing and the gameplay has improved from the first one. Definitely a game of the year contender.
  85. Ankiboy
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    tenho 30 anos de gaming e nunca vi um jogo com estes gráficos, simplesmente fabulosos, o nivel de detalhe é impressionante e quanto ao resto, combate melhorado, narrativa que nos prende, e um mundo gigante!
  86. Sdf1jjak
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    It's not often that a developer strikes gold twice in a row with the same franchise, yet somehow, Gorilla Games has shown once again why they are one of the best in the business! Horizon: Forbidden West manages to exceed it's predecessor in every way! From visuals to sound design, game play and even story! Horizon Forbidden West is the new Benchmark for the next generation of consoleIt's not often that a developer strikes gold twice in a row with the same franchise, yet somehow, Gorilla Games has shown once again why they are one of the best in the business! Horizon: Forbidden West manages to exceed it's predecessor in every way! From visuals to sound design, game play and even story! Horizon Forbidden West is the new Benchmark for the next generation of console gaming, and no challengers seem eager to step up to the plate.… Expand
  87. SN0ST0RM
    May 20, 2022
    10
    This was a step up in every aspect from Zero Dawn, it felt like a true sequel instead of the same game in a different place like so many Ubisoft games. Horizon Zero Dawn and now forbidden west are up there with the best games I've ever played, amazing and engaging stories with twists you don't see coming. These are classic system sellers for me, I got a PS5 just to enjoy 60 fps with theThis was a step up in every aspect from Zero Dawn, it felt like a true sequel instead of the same game in a different place like so many Ubisoft games. Horizon Zero Dawn and now forbidden west are up there with the best games I've ever played, amazing and engaging stories with twists you don't see coming. These are classic system sellers for me, I got a PS5 just to enjoy 60 fps with the second, must play games for me if you own a playstation… Expand
  88. MiLorDrs
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Played 24 hours on PS5 (and many more wonderful hours ahead of me). The game is amazing in every aspect. Best game, must play. 20/10
  89. eboke
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    La verdad que no entiendo muchas de las críticas negativas, sobre todo los ceros, que deben ser xboxers amargados. El juego, pese a que tiene algunos bugs subsanables, tiene una profundidad enorme y supera en todo a su predecesor y a juegos del estilo.

    A los haters solo les diría que lo prueben antes de ponerle el cero, que se nota que no lo han jugado.
  90. BrazilianLegacy
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Muito melhor que o primeiro jogo. Adicionaram tanta coisa nova deixou o jogo muito mais dinâmico. Gráficos são um dos melhores do PS5.
  91. kujaligula
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Es un hermoso juego y una ambiciosa continuación, no existe otro videojuego con gráficos tan hermosos , parece estar viendo una película en CGI El trabajo de guerrilla es extraordinario , cabe resaltar qué es muy parecido a la precuela en gameplay con varios añadimos como el gancho , nadar y hasta volar en un pterocatilo Un mundo rico y lleno de misiones secundarias qué pueden mantenerteEs un hermoso juego y una ambiciosa continuación, no existe otro videojuego con gráficos tan hermosos , parece estar viendo una película en CGI El trabajo de guerrilla es extraordinario , cabe resaltar qué es muy parecido a la precuela en gameplay con varios añadimos como el gancho , nadar y hasta volar en un pterocatilo Un mundo rico y lleno de misiones secundarias qué pueden mantenerte por 100 horas jugando , es una aventura increíble… Expand
  92. m-east
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    The game is great almost like Mass Effect 2 ,Assassin's Creed 2, and Shrek 2.
  93. SquallL
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    The graphics and detail are just incredible. However, because of all this colorful vegetation everywhere, my eyes is rippling. I'll have to get used to it. 60 FPS on the TV is so smooth that it feels like 144 on the monitor. In quality mode, the game looks even better, but the differences are not particularly large, and it hurts to look at 30 FPS after 60. The gameplay is still the same,The graphics and detail are just incredible. However, because of all this colorful vegetation everywhere, my eyes is rippling. I'll have to get used to it. 60 FPS on the TV is so smooth that it feels like 144 on the monitor. In quality mode, the game looks even better, but the differences are not particularly large, and it hurts to look at 30 FPS after 60. The gameplay is still the same, so far only the hook is new. Side quests have become more interesting. In one of the first quest, they asked me to find a frying pan, haha. Aloy is cute and she has normal cheeks. I liked it when Avad complimented her and she was embarrassed. It seems that the developers are not going to make her a lesbian for the sake of fashion trends, and this pleases.… Expand
  94. EduardoMeurer
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Jogaço, gráficos que são os melhores da geração, gostei muitos das melhorias em relação ao zero dawn, a história sem cliches, grande variedade de biomas e todo lugar é muito vivo, rumo a platina!
  95. mostlyharmless5
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    I know this game is getting review bombed with some questionable reasons, so I wanted to make sure that I showed my love (even though I very infrequently review games on here).

    Short and sweet: the first installment in this series, Horizon Zero Dawn, was one of my favorite games of all time and I genuinely had zero complaints about it. Somehow, the sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, finds a    I know this game is getting review bombed with some questionable reasons, so I wanted to make sure that I showed my love (even though I very infrequently review games on here).

    Short and sweet: the first installment in this series, Horizon Zero Dawn, was one of my favorite games of all time and I genuinely had zero complaints about it.

    Somehow, the sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, finds a way to improve upon every single element of the first game. The visuals are incredible, the plot (thus far) is great, and the game play is some of the best I've experienced (this game is one of my favorites when it comes to archery).

    To sum it up, it's another amazing entry in the Horizon series and I'm looking forward to the rest of my play through and many more sequels to come!!!    … Expand
  96. Puddthestud
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Man this game is unreal and looks amazing on the ps5 I would say that this and drift apart are the best looking games on ps5. It improves everything from the first one
  97. u1tras
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра норм, на самом деле конечно не 10/10, но поскольку на неё идёт набег с негативными оценками, то значит игра с задачей справилась, у биллиботов горит пукан, а сами они унижены своей никчемностью.… Expand
  98. TheGoodGoat
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Improves on the first game substantially. There is too much dialogue but thats tolerable. The story is good and there are moments of actual profoundness. A must play
  99. logan_c
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    The game is absolutely gorgeous on PS5. Better in every way from the first game. I would like to see a 40FPS mode added for 120hz TVs to more games like this though. The performance mode looks good but not quite as good as fidelity. I feel like a 40fps fidelity mode with 4k resolution and slight tweaks would be perfect for this game. Maybe one day this will be more standard.
  100. angelv577
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Best guerilla game by far. best graphics this gen. main quest and side quest are far ahead horizom zero dawn. Goty for sure!!!
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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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