Horizon Forbidden West

 PlayStation 5
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10308 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. Ryanmcpherson
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Breath of fresh air while also staying true to its original form. Absolutely love this game. 10/10 for me.
  3. Hammada
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    still playing not finished but after more than 60 hrs this is a real new-gen game although it's a cross-gen and everything in this game is complete.
  4. last_of_us
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Wow
    excellent game
    xbox kids never can enjoy a game like this so they giving 0 & 1 to this game & grand turismo as u can see
  5. rockugun
    Mar 6, 2022
    3
    Le falta de todo, no esta optimizado, me reinicio la play 5 varias veces y el poping te saca de la inmersión pero lo verdaderamente feo es que reciclaron todo del juego pasado pusieron un gancho con calzador que no sirve casi de nada es una expansión del HZD a 70 dlrs.
  6. onepiece255174
    Mar 6, 2022
    0
    Probably the biggest disappointment in awhile. I had very high expectations. The story is bland and unimaginative, the game play is very boring. Even the lauded graphic are underwhelming. Really dropped the ball here.
  7. sheep455246
    Mar 6, 2022
    0
    worst sequel of all time. bad story. repetitive gameplay. filler sidequests
  8. saffian
    Mar 6, 2022
    1
    Quite often there are bugs, but one bug just turned the whole impression of the game After I passed the Gemini, I went to do more sidequests and only after some time I went to base to crafting override for the Sunwing, but I can't do it. Can't restart the Wings of the Ten mission. There are no saves left before that mission. 60 hours in the game and that's it now it's a brick. I'm very frustrated.
  9. oiue7
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm really enjoying this game, it starts slow but gets very interesting as you progress and enhance your skills, the gameplay and graphics are much better than Horizon Zero Dawn, love it!!!… Expand
  10. Rashkenes
    Mar 6, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was more of the same from the first game. It was still fun, the graphics are updated but it took me a while to see the differences between this gen and last gen. I was finding bugs from time to time. Nothing ground breaking but enough that it was noticable. During one fight a stormbird in the north of the map (while finding armor of a warrior who died) the enemy phased through the map and was no longer fightable. I had to reload my save game twice as it happened a second time and the defeating the bird is a part of the mission. It was during its slam attack when it hit the ground it would just keep going through the map. That was the worst one and ate up about 30-45 minutes of redoing the mission and fight.

    Overall I loved the game but it was lacking in areas. 8/10 will likely play again in the future bugs and all.    … Expand
  11. Ptitgus
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Magnifique jeu , j'ai adorer , platine un peu trop facile par contre , j aurai préfèrer qu'il soit plus dur a avoir
  12. KehzuBites
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    A solid game with new and exciting mechanics which follows the story from the last game. Starting with a blank slate to head out on a new and epic adventure feels just as exciting as last time! With great characters and stunning visuals this game will remain as one of my all time favorite games.

    A few minor bugs here and there, at least for the ps4, but nothing gamebreaking, other than    A solid game with new and exciting mechanics which follows the story from the last game. Starting with a blank slate to head out on a new and epic adventure feels just as exciting as last time! With great characters and stunning visuals this game will remain as one of my all time favorite games.

    A few minor bugs here and there, at least for the ps4, but nothing gamebreaking, other than that, an amazing experience i am not soon to forget.    … Expand
  13. carlosjc_88
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This game surpassed the first one in almost every aspect. It has intriguing side quests, the gameplay is more ambitious and the story is very engaging. I liked Zero Dawn a lot but this is a superior game in mi opinion. I'm 40 hours in and still have a lot of quests to do.
  14. Ceretic
    Mar 6, 2022
    0
    This game is revoltingly racist and sexist. It is poisoned by the “woke” agenda, the dialogue is dull and annoying and Aloy is just this cringe. Don’t indoctrinate your kids and don’t find this sort of thing. Many other better games out there that aren’t trying to reorder the world on extreme left wing ideals.
  15. imt558
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Huge step over the first one in almost every single way. Highly recommend it.
  16. TristaR1990
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    There are several annoying glitches that happen. However, the gameplay is amazing, the graphic are perfect, and the follow up from the first one is perfect. I love the twists that happen in the game. Everything I wanted and hoped for in a sequel to an amazing game
  17. Taniarts30
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    La perfection, l'esthétique est grandiose, aloy est magnifique enfin une femme réaliste ❤️
  18. Boris76100
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    excellent jeu. répond aux attentes et aux critiques des joueurs par rapport au premier épisode.
  19. Shirohae
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    The review bombing is just ridicilous and a shame, how do people have tine for this bs..
  20. Ecow
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    It is better than the previous Horizon game in everything, the world has become bigger and richer in secrets and great-designed missions and play systems from the best you can in the game industry with artificial intelligence enemies are the best and in the end with graphics crushes red dead redemption
  21. Rider_Wolfy
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Des graphisme impressionnant, un scénario à coupé le souffle, un univers incroyable. Le GOTY de cette année.
  22. momslilboy
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    A solid game amazing graphics amazing gameplay story not as good as the first one.. but I enjoyed myself.
  23. inkyish
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West does everything its predecessor did but bigger and better. The game still has an interesting plot and exploration, but now the side characters and quests actually feel ALIVE! The pacing of the main quest feels very organic and you care for the cause and the characters involved.
    I very much enjoy the theme of Aloy learning to rely on others personally, and I    Horizon Forbidden West does everything its predecessor did but bigger and better. The game still has an interesting plot and exploration, but now the side characters and quests actually feel ALIVE! The pacing of the main quest feels very organic and you care for the cause and the characters involved.
    I very much enjoy the theme of Aloy learning to rely on others personally, and I understand why people keep claiming Aloy is a Mary Sue. Personally I only see this as an issue if this makes the protagonist not relatable, which I most definitely didn't experience with Aloy: I actually find her a very relatable protagonist for myself, being a person who struggles to let people close.

    All this while making the game look absolutely gorgeous? Take my money.    … Expand
  24. Darth_Kane
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    Very good game, but doesn’t live up to the novelty of the original.

    My main points: +Absolutely gorgeous graphics (on the 30 fps mode), beautiful world +Interesting story with surprising elements +Long, but not too long: finished the main story and some sidequests in 36 hours +Great use of dualsense features -Repetitive combat: I got bored of the robot fighting pretty quick, and    Very good game, but doesn’t live up to the novelty of the original.

    My main points:
    +Absolutely gorgeous graphics (on the 30 fps mode), beautiful world
    +Interesting story with surprising elements
    +Long, but not too long: finished the main story and some sidequests in 36 hours
    +Great use of dualsense features

    -Repetitive combat: I got bored of the robot fighting pretty quick, and tried to avoid combat, which made traveling a chore
    -Meh characters: I liked Aloy, but some core characters made me hard to care for them, so the long conversations just dragged on for me

    Overall a very good game, just lacks the huge impact the first one had, mostly due to the loss of novelty of fighting the robots, and already knowing what hapoened to Earth.    … Expand
  25. LucaStroh
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Of every games I ever played, surely the most beautiful. The detailed graphics and movement, ray tracing makes it pleasant to play just walking around. The gameplay stays more or less the same from the first one which is rather good since its unique playstyle made this franchise what it is today.
    For some reason, some idiots went on whining about Aloy’s appearance, probably because they    Of every games I ever played, surely the most beautiful. The detailed graphics and movement, ray tracing makes it pleasant to play just walking around. The gameplay stays more or less the same from the first one which is rather good since its unique playstyle made this franchise what it is today.
    For some reason, some idiots went on whining about Aloy’s appearance, probably because they never actually seen a woman before. She felt more real to me than any other female character from any game I’ve played before.
    Keep up the good work, Gorilla Games!    … Expand
  26. mmaize
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Of course Kojima had a part in it why am I not surprised. Everything he touches turns to a memorable experience. For all who played a part in this, thank you!
  27. WhiteEinherjar
    Mar 5, 2022
    5
    Sadly not as good as the first entry, combat is pretty shallow & not improved upon enough to be note worthy. The story was also pretty flat as Aloy doesn't seem to have the same urgency that was in the first game after finding out what Hades was.

    All in all i give it a 5/10 pretty average considering how good the first title was. hopefully we'll get a better entry in the 3rd title if    Sadly not as good as the first entry, combat is pretty shallow & not improved upon enough to be note worthy. The story was also pretty flat as Aloy doesn't seem to have the same urgency that was in the first game after finding out what Hades was.

    All in all i give it a 5/10 pretty average considering how good the first title was. hopefully we'll get a better entry in the 3rd title if there ever is one with better story & better combat & exploration.    … Expand
  28. CarnageDZ
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just ignore all the comments and negative reviews by the Xbox fanboys they're just trying to downgrade this game because their console is losing the console war. Not to mention they don't really have any real ability to criticize this game. Give it up Xbox fanboys y'all are losers and you're just jealous bc no one plays Halo anymore get ovet it. Over all amazing game very polished and great story telling not to mention I think the new added features are cool asf. So please don't let those dumb reviews discourage you from playing this game I'm having a blast.… Expand
  29. ceba2883
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Excelente horizon calidad por todos lados misiones secundarias con historia genial
  30. EdBrawler
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráficos impressionantes jogo mais bonito da PS5 até o momento. Mesmo com alguns deslizes de enredo e jogabilidade este jogo supera em tudo o Horizon Zero Dawn.… Expand
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#7 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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#2 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 127 Critic Reviews

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