Horizon Forbidden West

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10308 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,763 out of 10308
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  1. Cristophs0n
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Simply excellent!

    Such an impressive game. An improvement in pretty much every area.
  2. zc_projectgame
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Its the best game for next gen the graphic, emotion, expression all perfect!! Wish all next game has a graphic like this
  3. JWAY21
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll start with the praise:
    This game takes all the great elements from the original, and improves almost every weakness. Once again, Guerrilla nailed not only the graphics, but the world building as well. The open world is the most dense I've ever seen, and the towns/settlements are so alive it's honestly impressive. Melee combat got a complete revamp in this game, and I couldn't be happier. I chose to max out my Warrior skill tree first as I was excited to test this system out, and I was not disappointed. Side quests are amazing in this game, I find myself watching almost every optional cutscene becasue of how great the dialogue and facial animations are. Ranged combat is still extremely satifysing, also introducing several new mechanics. The new machines are so detailed and honestly way more aggressive than the first game. Also, traversal has been revamped with things like the grappling hook, paraglider, and climbing, which are all great additions, and even make for some interesting combat combos. I was also a big fan of the skill tree in this game. 6 different playstyles with 20+ skills on each is mindblowing. And as a smaller praise, I love the new game Machine Strike, reminds me of Gwent from the Witcher 3. I was also impressed with the revamped Focus system. Everything is more accessible and easier to navigate in the new game.
    Some weak points:
    The story was a downgrade from the first game. However, it was by no means bad. Fans of the first games story will love and appreciate the story, but a new player might find themselves confused and uninterested.
    As of writing this there is no New Game +. I think this would only add to the replayablity of the game.
    Finally, the bugs. None of my encounters have been gamebreaking, and I understand that with a new game this big it is inevitable for their to be some bugs. However, I felt it was necessary to include any issues I had with the game.    … Expand
  4. GamerV
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    This game is beautiful. I'm surprised it doesn't have a must buy tag. This is the most impressive open world game in a long time. Side missions aren't boring anymore and all the weapon upgrades and skill upgrades are awesome. Don't listen to any scores that say zero, most of them are from people who haven't even played the game and are mad that it's an exclusive to Playstation. Just lookThis game is beautiful. I'm surprised it doesn't have a must buy tag. This is the most impressive open world game in a long time. Side missions aren't boring anymore and all the weapon upgrades and skill upgrades are awesome. Don't listen to any scores that say zero, most of them are from people who haven't even played the game and are mad that it's an exclusive to Playstation. Just look at elder ring it has a better score because it's available on all platforms. Playstation exclusives get review bombed by jealous immature gamers. Just swipe past any reviews in red that are most likely made by immature gamers, who probably didn't even play the game.… Expand
  5. Galadris
    Feb 24, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Meh... Tried it on yesterday, played it a couple of hours. Money spent for nothing, same c*ap over and over again...… Expand
  6. Charlygrape
    Feb 24, 2022
    7
    Muy reglar este el primero es mucho mejor tiene demasiados errores y bugs es una lastima
  7. DoubleBarrell25
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Excellent game. Can't quite give it a 10 because there are a few mechanics, namely climbing, that could be better. Aloy's facial redesign is not good, specifically her eyebrows being so dark and bushy while being a redhead. Elisabet's eye rows don't look like that. And before you blame it on this being a post apocalyptic world consider this: not every female in the game has this issue.Excellent game. Can't quite give it a 10 because there are a few mechanics, namely climbing, that could be better. Aloy's facial redesign is not good, specifically her eyebrows being so dark and bushy while being a redhead. Elisabet's eye rows don't look like that. And before you blame it on this being a post apocalyptic world consider this: not every female in the game has this issue. Finally, every machine should be rideable. Overall, a great game amd great storytelling.… Expand
  8. dabikuru
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Amazing games, improving on its predecessor in every way. Particularly impressed by the beauty of the graphics and the richness of writing and acting in cutscenes, from main quests to the smallest NPC encounter.
  9. The_laggy_one
    Feb 24, 2022
    8
    so I have gotten to the final boss, not beat it yet, really loved this game overall, enemy AI is better, stealth is a bit more realistic (enemies spot you if you move around in the stealth grass), I really liked the story, it definitely has a different feel from last game's story, the graphics are amazing, the heavyweight machines are really challenging (i was playing on hard difficulty),so I have gotten to the final boss, not beat it yet, really loved this game overall, enemy AI is better, stealth is a bit more realistic (enemies spot you if you move around in the stealth grass), I really liked the story, it definitely has a different feel from last game's story, the graphics are amazing, the heavyweight machines are really challenging (i was playing on hard difficulty), but the slitherfang (the snake machine) is somewhat easy and I've fought one tremortusk (the elephant machine) and that was from a distance and it was somewhat easy too, the game looks really amazing, I have ran into around 3 bugs, all somewhat minor, one was that I fell through the map while doing a race activity, the other was that I was doing a salvage contract and some unrelated machines caught me, so I went off to do another side activity, when I returned, it didnt let me do the salvage contract, had to load a previous save, and I had one fps drop, I played on the 30fps resolution mode for the entire game and it was mostly a locked 30fps for most of the time… Expand
  10. Cole2cool
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Best game I’ve ever played. Don’t listen to the people review bombing it. Great story and mechanics, beautiful open world.
  11. Ar7mand
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I ever played definitely deserves more than a 9/10 but not quite 10/10 just yet. I feel That its amazing how the ps4 didn't hold back the game by much. Guerrilla created a game with an amazing world filled with stuff to do its among the best open world games ever made with so much to do that it feels better than a lot of 10/10 games which only do the same thing mostOne of the best games I ever played definitely deserves more than a 9/10 but not quite 10/10 just yet. I feel That its amazing how the ps4 didn't hold back the game by much. Guerrilla created a game with an amazing world filled with stuff to do its among the best open world games ever made with so much to do that it feels better than a lot of 10/10 games which only do the same thing most of the time but that thing is usually good. Horizon has a great story it won't appeal to everyone but is arguable as either being better or not over zero dawn. The gameplay here is fun and the audio design is fantastic, the UI is better this time around. The characters are written with so much care and depth that people COMPLAIN about to much info which alot of is optional the NPCs and side characters are written to the point where you care about them in a mission I played the two characters where feuding and I had to choose who to side with I chose the one over the other because of what I learned from him by listening to the dialogue and how he felt about me%Aloy and his people. Its doesn't really impact the. Game but a difficult choice that requires some thought if you like either of the characters. Horizon has some problems too but my essay is getting quite big so briefly I would like the combat to be expanded on more. We need more variety with in the various activities, machine strike is fun but needs more depth. Keep the climbing mechanic as it is but make more things climb able and the focus should highlight more things to interact with, thank you guerilla for that though. The bugs and glitches are a result of development under Covid and Quarantine so I won't consider them in the review at all but they are small so they don't effect your game play at all and performance is rock solid on ps4 and PS5. I can't wait to see what lies beyond the Horizon of Horizon Forbidden West. Thank you for reading my review sorry for spacing and lack of commas and stuff I can't see what I am typing cause I am doing it on my phone.… Expand
  12. CiphirSol
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Excellent, top notch and addictive gameplay will be fun to revisit this when all my hype from Elden Ring dies down.
  13. Risenhaha
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Замечательная игра, огромный открытый мир, наполненный разными машинами и красотой природы, не менее интересный сюжет про старую цивилизацию и возрождение людей. Прокачка навыков, огромное древо навыков. Шикарная графика. Около 50 машин, а то и больше.… Expand
  14. Biahn7
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Un gran juego, vale totalmente la pena, las expresiones faciales te dejan con la boca abierta, las nuevas mecánicas para pelear hacen que el juego se sienta fresco, en adición de las nuevas y mejoradas armas, volé de emoción al usar el arco de larga distancia, el dual sense es impresionante, se puede sentir cada cosa, desde los golpes hasta la hierba, gracias Gurrilla y Sony por este granUn gran juego, vale totalmente la pena, las expresiones faciales te dejan con la boca abierta, las nuevas mecánicas para pelear hacen que el juego se sienta fresco, en adición de las nuevas y mejoradas armas, volé de emoción al usar el arco de larga distancia, el dual sense es impresionante, se puede sentir cada cosa, desde los golpes hasta la hierba, gracias Gurrilla y Sony por este gran juego!!! Por cierto los pocos Bugs que encontré no hacen que la experiencia se interrumpa!!!… Expand
  15. Gokaiya
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Um dos Melhores jogos já criado. História, jogabilidade, gráficos... tudo é de primeira qualidade! .
  16. Kong2x
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Don’t pay attention to the Xbox fanboys failed attempt to review bomb another great ps exclusive title. It’s really good game.
  17. bpooley
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    I am truly enjoying this game! It is not a perfect game. There are some fixes (performance, bug fixing such as a mount call bug I've been having) and some gameplay improvements I think could make it even better (crafting/inventory mainly but not limited to). That being said, I love this game, it is unique, fun, challenging and beautiful!! A lot of people have review bombed this gameI am truly enjoying this game! It is not a perfect game. There are some fixes (performance, bug fixing such as a mount call bug I've been having) and some gameplay improvements I think could make it even better (crafting/inventory mainly but not limited to). That being said, I love this game, it is unique, fun, challenging and beautiful!! A lot of people have review bombed this game for no reason (especially considering the review timeline, the 'complaints' and the lack of details/examples that many have provided. Don't listen to that garbage!! That isn't to say that all of the negative reviews are invalid. Again, it isn't a perfect game and does have its issues (also sometimes taste is a factor), but take a moment to take in all the information (with backing data) and maybe experience it for yourself! Have fun!!… Expand
  18. andre_goodfella
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Os gráficos são incríveis, gostei da história também, muito bem desenvolvida.
  19. Nufer17
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An awesome sequel to the first the expands upon the world and much more I'm hoping for a third???… Expand
  20. Buddyfignewton
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Beautiful graphics, engaging cast, fun gameplay. I love this world and game!!
  21. HakkaNoTogame
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Out of all the games I've played recently this one hooked me the most. Other reviews say the story is weak but I am loving it. This game is such a step up from the first one. If you have a ps5 this is a must buy. The world feels so lived in and all the characters are interesting and make you actually care. Aloy is a standout performance. I cannot say enough about the graphics but you willOut of all the games I've played recently this one hooked me the most. Other reviews say the story is weak but I am loving it. This game is such a step up from the first one. If you have a ps5 this is a must buy. The world feels so lived in and all the characters are interesting and make you actually care. Aloy is a standout performance. I cannot say enough about the graphics but you will be awestruck constantly. The combat is even better than the first with some minor tweaks and improvements. I played this on ps5 and it has been a complete blast. If you have a ps5 buy this now.… Expand
  22. Paulgriley
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Zero Dawn was a great, fun game, top 5 favorite of mine for sure. Forbidden West so far has improved on it nearly of way. One thing has gotten worse for: 1) I miss Lure Call
  23. primadayna
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game with a beautiful world, creative side stories & the main story that surpasses many mainstream movies & shows. Works brilliantly on PS4 with minor hiccups. Definitely a worthwhile successor that surpasses the original.
  24. heringer
    Feb 24, 2022
    8
    In fact the game are amazin, but this is because Guerrilla don't tryed change de recipe of sucessefull of past. Some times, I had a impression that are was playing a massive DLC and not a new game, this isan't bad just a shame that they don't tryed something tottally new.
    Is a great game that will be a pleasure for old and new fans.
  25. Pixiekai
    Feb 24, 2022
    8
    I've put 30+ hours into this game so far. I think it's a great continuation of the first game. The visuals are stunning, the story is fairly well written, and I love the new characters you get to meet. I love the new machines that were added as well as some of the new weapons and upgrades. I normally can only get into smaller indie games but this one I find myself lost in the story and theI've put 30+ hours into this game so far. I think it's a great continuation of the first game. The visuals are stunning, the story is fairly well written, and I love the new characters you get to meet. I love the new machines that were added as well as some of the new weapons and upgrades. I normally can only get into smaller indie games but this one I find myself lost in the story and the characters. There are some bugs here and there that need to be fixed but nothing so far that's made the game unplayable. I personally really enjoy this game which is rare for someone who only plays the small indie, jrpg horror games.… Expand
  26. namelesssking
    Feb 24, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought the story was dumb as hell. People flying around and **** Spending most of your time dicking around saving people in tribes. Going on fetch quests to recover the subordinate functions. The whole idea of “nemesis” and immortality. The first game was believable and legit scared me but I was laughing my ass off at this one.

    This game just frustrated me to no end with the glitches (seriously the glitchiest game I’ve played since cyberpunk), pointless jumping and climbing puzzles, frustrating machine AI and spongey enemies, the repetitiveness of the world, endless side activities locked beyond endgame quest items, every settlement looking the same and having the same general “go save this person” side quest.

    Not to say I didn’t enjoy the game, but the first game is a 10/10 for me. It was my first platinum. As close to a perfect game as I’ve ever played. I wanted more and more, and even enjoyed the DLC. This one more like a 6 or 7. I was just rushing to get through the story so it would end. I had no interest in exploring anymore once I saw how stupid the endgame was. Eventually I may come back and get the platinum, but not anytime soon.

    There were some interesting gameplay enhancements that worked, and many that didn’t. I enjoy challenging games, but the game felt unfair at many points. This coming from someone who beat the first on Ultra Hard NG+ recently. There are generally times where there seems to be no way to avoid enemy attacks. The world is copy and paste and the quests uninspiring. Save this person, fetch this, clear out this camp, do this aggravating cauldron that thinks it’s a Legend of Zelda puzzle. Overrides are temporary and seem pointless, so the cauldrons seem pointless. You also have to find materials to unlock corrupted overrides which add an annoyance to the game.

    The new characters are all unlikable and horrible actors with cringe dialogue. I found myself not giving a **** about any of them. Potential to build on Erend and Sylens stories are wasted. The after credits tease with Sylens in the first game is wasted.

    The game is a glitchy mess. Multiple times I had to restart quests because of game breaking glitches. Multiple times I had to restart the game on my PS5 because of frame drops and black screens. Is it worth a play? Absolutely? Should you pay $70 for it? Absolutely not. Pick it up on sale and go play Elden Ring tomorrow.    … Expand
  27. LucasCorrea
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    O jogo é maravilhoso em todos os quesitos, só não dei nota dez devido a alguns bugs de áudio.
  28. ArtyLennon
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Phenomenal game, the gameplay is improved in every way from the first game, the story is much more engaging and the character development, writing and acting are all superb. The graphics are insanely impressive, the world is beautiful and the animation is too notch. The only thing that keeps the game from at 10 is the climbing is still a bit finicky and awkward although much better thanPhenomenal game, the gameplay is improved in every way from the first game, the story is much more engaging and the character development, writing and acting are all superb. The graphics are insanely impressive, the world is beautiful and the animation is too notch. The only thing that keeps the game from at 10 is the climbing is still a bit finicky and awkward although much better than how it was in Zero Dawn. Overall, I’m super impressed with this game in every single way, I’m trying to explore as much as I can before going through the story too quickly because I don’t want it to end!… Expand
  29. rajones51
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Gorgeous overhall from HZD in terms of graphics. The scenery is absolutely amazing and I've found myself stopping and pausing just to look around in photo mode on several occasions. Gameplay isn't terribly different in terms of combat, but they have added new skills/combat skills in order to freshen it up. An exceptional amount of gameplay if you only do a couple side quests at each newGorgeous overhall from HZD in terms of graphics. The scenery is absolutely amazing and I've found myself stopping and pausing just to look around in photo mode on several occasions. Gameplay isn't terribly different in terms of combat, but they have added new skills/combat skills in order to freshen it up. An exceptional amount of gameplay if you only do a couple side quests at each new area, if you do all of them be prepared for a lot of time put into this game.

    Everyone review bombing this can kick rocks, your life is pathetic if you feel the need to bomb a game with fallacies and without actually playing it.    … Expand
  30. sternone
    Feb 24, 2022
    1
    disappointing, extremely boring and buggy had my ps5 crash completely several times stopped playing because was very boring too
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#7 Best 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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