Horizon Forbidden West

 PlayStation 5
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10308 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7,816 out of 10308
  2. Mixed: 729 out of 10308
  3. Negative: 1,763 out of 10308
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  1. Akxid
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    A solo game that needs an internet connection! We walk on the head... SONY!!! WHAT DID YOU EXPECT!
  2. calew11
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    A jornada de Aloy pelo Forbidden West é grandiosa e completa com ambientes inspiradores à medida que você derruba novas máquinas com um arsenal expandido. Embora a história não tenha o toque pessoal do primeiro jogo, se você está procurando uma aventura cheia de ação com uma jogabilidade totalmente incrivel.
  3. Samuele97sr
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Capolavoro! Sicuramente un candidato al goty e un gioco che a livello grafico ha pochissimi rivali
  4. Slaughterspine
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Best video game to date. The scenery is of the highest order (similar to Ghost of Tsushima). I couldnt have asked for a better game.
  5. Jurimbe
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Não vi nenhum trailer do game, mas sei q só pelo fato de ser da Sony vai ser top !!!!!!!
  6. jamesDean1961
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    If you enjoy being Frustrated, This is the game for you.
    Glitchy IMO for certain "critical" movements, interact prompts are very narrow, and figuring out "what you suppose to be doing, or how to do "it" is more annoying than fun.
    There are areas in the beginning that are not accessible without special item/gear. Why? So we have to go back to that area and do it again and again? Not    If you enjoy being Frustrated, This is the game for you.
    Glitchy IMO for certain "critical" movements, interact prompts are very narrow, and figuring out "what you suppose to be doing, or how to do "it" is more annoying than fun.
    There are areas in the beginning that are not accessible without special item/gear. Why? So we have to go back to that area and do it again and again? Not enjoying the game as much as Zero Dawn.
    Oh and another thing, cut scenes are out of control and LONG    … Expand
  7. lyssnoelle
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    When HZD first came out the story was so unique yet a world that mirrored our own reality in a way only dystopian sci-fi storylines can while still being completely fictional. That standard that was set in HZD was blown out of the water with Forbidden West. The story enriches this world we’ve come to know along-side Aloy and adds a depth to not only her and her personality but otherWhen HZD first came out the story was so unique yet a world that mirrored our own reality in a way only dystopian sci-fi storylines can while still being completely fictional. That standard that was set in HZD was blown out of the water with Forbidden West. The story enriches this world we’ve come to know along-side Aloy and adds a depth to not only her and her personality but other characters or mentioned throughout the story. Of course the graphics and game play has exceptionally improved compared to the original titles release in 2017 but that’s to be expected, what is refreshing was the makers not relying on this alone to carry the game but put just as much of an effort to the overall experience and story as a whole. And no one care about the men complaining about her she looks for one it’s a fictional game character and most of them could barely run a mile without getting winded … Expand
  8. pinolious
    Feb 23, 2022
    2
    I gave in and bought it because of the hype. Yes its looks awesome but its pretty much the sane old boring formula: average uninspired save the world story, bland main character, janky gameplay and repetitive quests.

    The thing is: they threw so much money at this game in order to polish the outside of it that it kinda worked for making many unexperienced gamers really think this game is    I gave in and bought it because of the hype. Yes its looks awesome but its pretty much the sane old boring formula: average uninspired save the world story, bland main character, janky gameplay and repetitive quests.

    The thing is: they threw so much money at this game in order to polish the outside of it that it kinda worked for making many unexperienced gamers really think this game is the real dea.    … Expand
  9. Bromor
    Feb 23, 2022
    3
    I was so excited for this game prior to release... but boy was I disappointed!

    Story has elements that make no sense whatsoever... plot motivations are pulled out of thin air. I won't go into more detail because of spoilers, but man... it feels like something a 6 year old decided on. Gameplay is stale because there really isn't too much different from Horizon Zero Dawn. What really    I was so excited for this game prior to release... but boy was I disappointed!

    Story has elements that make no sense whatsoever... plot motivations are pulled out of thin air. I won't go into more detail because of spoilers, but man... it feels like something a 6 year old decided on.

    Gameplay is stale because there really isn't too much different from Horizon Zero Dawn. What really has me confused is how bad the in-game physics function. You can be climbing a wall and fall for no reason. You can perform a jump that looks as easy as pie and not catch the ledge. Its honestly more frustrating than words can describe.

    Graphically it looks pretty enough at first glance, but the game is riddled with graphical bugs that are SUPER distracting... some cutscenes have complete lighting changes that make no sense. I was outside in the environment at night, but the second you enter the cutscene its daytime? Other times random environment objects just flash through your screen for no reason. Half of the cut-scenes have NPCs walking through objects.

    At least I got the achievement to plant a tree IRL... that is pretty much my only positive takeaway from this game. Do not pay full price for this, especially until the devs patch some of these issues. The game honestly should have been delayed for more polish.    … Expand
  10. bcolbert
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Only a few hours into it and I found myself pausing for a solid 5 minutes every so often and looking at the incredible animations and graphics in front of me. Guerrilla Games has crafted a masterful sequel, that improves upon everything laid out in HZD. This is a must-play game on PS5, to truly admire all the work that went into crafting this phenomenal sequel.
  11. Ayyzemre
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    The game is fun. Story has been improved. Graphic looks good and facial animations are just more realistic. Good game
  12. AndreTorres
    Feb 23, 2022
    1
    Este jogo está repleto de bugs, quedas de framerate, texturas que não carregam, erros com save game. Gostaria de perguntar para a Sony se não existe um setor que testa de jogos antes de ser lançado. Parece que não existe, vocês deveriam ter vergonha de lançar esse jogo nessa situação. Padrão Playstation virou isso?
  13. h4ck3rz1n3
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    The game is awesome! From the new character model to new light techniques in game (like the surface scattering), the game is a feast for the eyes!
    Gameplay is solid, keeping the same structure of Horizon Zero Dawn, and expanding it with more weapons, more skills, more hunting challenges.
    I am 15h into the story and I’m loving every bit of it!
  14. Chinoque
    Feb 23, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It gets boring, it's basically a bad copy of several other games, the combat system doesn't have any innovation, the only good thing about it is that you remember some other game, like Fallout.… Expand
  15. Fk90
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Better graphics, combat, gameplay, story… The game has done it all, deserves to be GOTY. Looking forward to what’s next now
  16. ed0815
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    beautiful graphics, great story & music, creative combat, promising ending for the next DLC - a wonderful game and a reason to buy a PS 5
  17. vkrepkiy
    Feb 23, 2022
    3
    Irrational, stupid story, awful characters. Visual is awesome. +3 points for graphic! Lost money, game is very bad.
  18. Pvan
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Marvelous game.
    Real good balance between the tutorial for oldtimers and the hands on for newcomers.
    Also real nice story with deep content that can be discussed with multiple characters and a huge story to discover around Aloy and around the world.
    Thanks Guerilla for all that waiting time that was worth it's duration!
  19. KatLinoy
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played, they kept the most loveable elements of the first one and added some new. The world feels alive with interesting NPCs and good stories, and Aloy has quickly become one of my favorite Lead Characters in gaming, she is flawed in all the best ways with a heart that you can't help but fall in love with
  20. AliOZD
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    This is excellent example of how sequel should be made.This game grows in every way and i just stare at screen when the game ends.
  21. NikolaGLX
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Great game,early in the year but candidate for Goty,for fantastic graphics and gameplay
  22. Iracelma
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Mais uma vez, um game incrível... irei jogar por muito tempo... se Elden Ring deixar kkk... mas não será esquecido...
  23. WJBenedito
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Estamos vendo aqui uma ótima demostração de capricho neste game... muita ação e variações incriveis de gameplay...
  24. WJBenediThus
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Um dos jogos que mais joguei... não deixaria de jogar a continuação... lindo... e cativante... com certeza vai ser um dos melhores jogos deste ano.
  25. Gilead42
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    February is the most boring month of the year but while playing Forbidden West, I forget the whole world around me. Mouth wide open due to the fantastic graphics. Story line superb and side missions not just simple quests but really adding super gameplay which keeps you busy for hours. Combat even better compared to Zero Dawn.
    Easy to follow menu with skill trees, inventory, map, etc but    February is the most boring month of the year but while playing Forbidden West, I forget the whole world around me. Mouth wide open due to the fantastic graphics. Story line superb and side missions not just simple quests but really adding super gameplay which keeps you busy for hours. Combat even better compared to Zero Dawn.
    Easy to follow menu with skill trees, inventory, map, etc but also lots of information about the main characters. This information gives you really the needed info about what happened in Zero Dawn.
    One negative point.. the landscape is so beautiful and this causes hours of delay while playing, simply because you want to inhale all the details.    … Expand
  26. Wer86
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Muy bueno, excelente, graficotes, muchas misiones, doblaje perfecto y el agua es increíble
  27. Fosforazo
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent game. Graphic, Gameplay and loading. Las batallas son brutales t la ambientación
    .    … Expand
  28. Badfella511
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    A huge step as a sequel to Zero Dawn! This game expands upon everything from the first one and offers a variety of play styles on it's open world adventure. Character models are some of the best you can get in a video game and offer a wide representation of many ethnicities across the tribes of the Forbidden West. Side quests are so detailed and story backed, it almost feels like you areA huge step as a sequel to Zero Dawn! This game expands upon everything from the first one and offers a variety of play styles on it's open world adventure. Character models are some of the best you can get in a video game and offer a wide representation of many ethnicities across the tribes of the Forbidden West. Side quests are so detailed and story backed, it almost feels like you are playing a main story mission. Multiple times I had to check and make sure that what I just played was a side mission. Aloy will meet alot of returning characters aswell as plenty of new characters on her journey, you are bound to get a smile or even a tear on your face Exploring the world with many of the traversing options is another huge improvement. Combine that with it's photo mode, you will be constantly stopping and taking pictures of the beautiful post-apocalyptic world.. Highly recommend this to new and experience Open world enjoyers.… Expand
  29. Julioetoo
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game ever played I'm waiting for more games like that. This game was so special for me… Expand
  30. StopTrolling
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    The game looks amazing. The graphics are great. Sure, it has some bugs, but nothing outside the usual open world problems. Battle is similar to previous one, no complaints there. Overall, a great game.
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#7 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 127 Critic Reviews

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