Horizon Forbidden West

 PlayStation 5
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10308 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 7,816 out of 10308
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  3. Negative: 1,763 out of 10308
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  1. ps_legacy88
    Feb 20, 2022
    0
    Man, I don't know what is happening to my game. After I downloaded it, the game crashed three times while launch. The fourth time it opened but crashed in the loading screen. Then I thought the game files somehow corrupted, so I re-downloaded the game, but it still having issues while loading. So I went to my cousin that also has a ps5 to try to run the game, but even on his console theMan, I don't know what is happening to my game. After I downloaded it, the game crashed three times while launch. The fourth time it opened but crashed in the loading screen. Then I thought the game files somehow corrupted, so I re-downloaded the game, but it still having issues while loading. So I went to my cousin that also has a ps5 to try to run the game, but even on his console the game had problems loading. I don't know wtf is happening, I just hope the game files on the server are the problem and not our consoles, because I don't want to wait a month again for the Sony support to try to "fix" the console, and then send a new one.… Expand
  2. Mythical_Duck
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    One of PlayStation's Best exclusives yet, the most amazing and breath taking graphics and visuals.
    Amazing game play and combat, with the best and most engaging narratives I've had the absolute Joy to experience. They have really outdone themselves with this masterpiece, if you love the original then you definitely need to jump into this incredible adventure. Loving PS5 since launch its    One of PlayStation's Best exclusives yet, the most amazing and breath taking graphics and visuals.
    Amazing game play and combat, with the best and most engaging narratives I've had the absolute Joy to experience. They have really outdone themselves with this masterpiece, if you love the original then you definitely need to jump into this incredible adventure. Loving PS5 since launch its been one of the best consoles I've ever got to experience    … Expand
  3. Corleonesuprema
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    First of all, The Best Water graphics in any game ever, Not like the clear syrup form other franchise but a reverberating water with clarity unlike any other. the best looking open-world game to date, besides Rockstar's RDR2 and GTAV. It is also not cluttered with copy-paste, meaningless, open world game content that is popularized by Ubisoft, but every side quest has story and everyFirst of all, The Best Water graphics in any game ever, Not like the clear syrup form other franchise but a reverberating water with clarity unlike any other. the best looking open-world game to date, besides Rockstar's RDR2 and GTAV. It is also not cluttered with copy-paste, meaningless, open world game content that is popularized by Ubisoft, but every side quest has story and every salvage mission is meticulously executed. The main story is a bit thin but this is underscored by great characters and emotive face acting. Best game so far of 2022… Expand
  4. NRistic
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    So man trolls. There should be a strict system in place to justify rating ANYTHING a 0 or 1/2. The majority of these losers either xbox fan boys or never got there hands on a PS5. HFW picks up where Zero Dawn left, uncovering the secrets Sylus came across. The new story actually adds to the depth of the first and manages to expand on it in a meaningful way. The combat is improved, theSo man trolls. There should be a strict system in place to justify rating ANYTHING a 0 or 1/2. The majority of these losers either xbox fan boys or never got there hands on a PS5. HFW picks up where Zero Dawn left, uncovering the secrets Sylus came across. The new story actually adds to the depth of the first and manages to expand on it in a meaningful way. The combat is improved, the visuals are somehow even better and the VO is spot on. The ONLY justifiable negative feedback comes from performance texture bugs and resolution mode fluidity. None of which are major issues after day 1 patch. In fact, in comparison to most other AAA titles, HFW is amazingly major bug free. Kudos to the hard working dev team that put this together.… Expand
  5. Punchiks
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Великолепная игра с потрясающей графикой, арт-дизайном, проработанной боевой системой, клёвыми квестами и повествованием.
  6. RatchetClank111
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    For the most part the game is an improvement over the first game. I will say that having played the first game, I only needed a few hours to determine what score I would give for this game. There's not many negatives, but I"ll list them below

    -Aloy talks WAY too much to narrate what's going on, sometimes less is more, and I don't need a narration of you climbing a rock or reacting    For the most part the game is an improvement over the first game. I will say that having played the first game, I only needed a few hours to determine what score I would give for this game. There's not many negatives, but I"ll list them below

    -Aloy talks WAY too much to narrate what's going on, sometimes less is more, and I don't need a narration of you climbing a rock or reacting everytime something happens. It's a bit much and this game gives cutscenes and quest markers already... best comparison is that some people find Navi from Ocarina of Time to be annoying, well scale that annoying factor by a lot. Just too much dialogue.
    -A lot of clipping/falling through things, like when climbing ladders, or when I failed to make a jump i fell through the mountain and couldn't get out, so I had to waste a fast travel pack. Also a few times when things would randomly pop in during cutscenes. Actually surprised how many times this happened in the first few hours.
    -Controls are somewhat clunky at first, starting to get used to it but I felt like the first game it was much easier regarding controls.
    - Some filler quests that don't add to the main quests at all and aren't that interesting to complete
    -Don't like the climbing mechanics in this game, sometimes it's unclear where you need to climb (e.g. like ledges/platforms) and the animations for this are not very well done.

    Pros
    -Good sound effects/music
    -Game looks amazing
    -They improved the combat mechanics and added more skills that you can use in combat
    -They improved the skill trees and added more playstyles.
    - No game breaking bugs so far and I think some are overreacting on some of the bugs or the lighting and animations of the game.

    I think this is a solid 8/10 game. I don't see my opinion changing that much of the overall rating even when I finish the game. I do recommend that you play the first game though before this as it makes a lot of references to the first game and only takes place a few months after the first game. I do think the game is worth full price. Good game overall.    … Expand
  7. Registeralready
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to idiots talking negative about this game, it is every penny worth! Play the game for fun, stop playing to criticise!
  8. cody85
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    One of the most anticipated games of this generation. graphically excellent, the soundtrack impressive. Argumentally very similar to the first, however with a very interesting lore.
  9. diddyk
    Feb 20, 2022
    3
    Boring and tedious just like the first. The gameplay trailers looked like a better game than the first. But evolution is minimal. A totally forgettable game
  10. ZzjimbozZ
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Good Sequel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  11. Johnnysmithy
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing graphics
    Amazing gameplay
    Amazing voice acting
    Amazing story
    Amazing map
    Amazing audio
    Maxing game
  12. Skoobie
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Purchased on PS5. Zero Dawn was an amazing game. Forbidden West improves on it in every way. Visually stunning. Fun, interactive combat. Massive world with plenty of secrets to explore. Engaging story. Don't miss this one.
  13. LeroyFDK
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Coming from a person who has played the game, this game is amazing and is worth all the hype.
  14. NushoAnime
    Feb 20, 2022
    6
    Не могу сказать, что прям ждал игру, не особо зашла первая часть, но по трейлерам и обещаниям что это прям Mass Effect 2, все же какие-то ожидания были. До Mass Effect 2 конечно очень далеко. Графика по большей части разочаровала для некстген ААА проекта очень даже слабо, в режиме улучшенной графики фпс оч сильно страдает, когда же в режиме производительности сразу видно мыло, сама по себеНе могу сказать, что прям ждал игру, не особо зашла первая часть, но по трейлерам и обещаниям что это прям Mass Effect 2, все же какие-то ожидания были. До Mass Effect 2 конечно очень далеко. Графика по большей части разочаровала для некстген ААА проекта очень даже слабо, в режиме улучшенной графики фпс оч сильно страдает, когда же в режиме производительности сразу видно мыло, сама по себе Элой не самый интересный персонаж, да и в целом история показалась довольно скучной (хоть в данный момент игра не пройдена до конца). В целом игра достойная, можно поиграть с кайфом, не могу сказать, что игра зайдет всем, кто любит интересный экшн/геймплей то игра скорее не для вас, стелса в игре достаточно, а уровень его проработки относительно слаб. Я бы не советовал брать игру на старте за фулл прайс ну ибо игра не маст хэв прям срочно, переждав до скидки вы ничего не потеряете, но потом получите проект за тот прайс которого игра заслуживает. Не люблю оценивать игру именно по 10 бальной шкале, а больше по прайсу который должна стоить игра так вот если игра будет со скидкой 30-40 процентов то это ваш вариант топ за свои деньги так сказать (как раз оценка 6/10).… Expand
  15. VitorHugo23
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Jogo fantastico, melhorou tudo em relação ao 1, tanto em combate, exploração tanto aquatica como terrestre, nova mecanica de voo com os robos que deixo a gameplay ainda melhor, novas arvores de habilidade te dando um leque gigante de opções de escolha, melhora no combate corpo a corpo, com diversos combos novos, forma de finalizar, expressões facias tivera um evolução absurda, missõesJogo fantastico, melhorou tudo em relação ao 1, tanto em combate, exploração tanto aquatica como terrestre, nova mecanica de voo com os robos que deixo a gameplay ainda melhor, novas arvores de habilidade te dando um leque gigante de opções de escolha, melhora no combate corpo a corpo, com diversos combos novos, forma de finalizar, expressões facias tivera um evolução absurda, missões secundarias melhoradas e refinadas, dando recompensas muito melhores, e por ultimo historia cativante, te deixa sempre querendo saber o que tem no Oeste Proibido e cada vez mais te estiga pra saber sobre o mundo.… Expand
  16. calvolandia_
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    el juego es un 10 total, yo juge al horizon zero down 2 veces en ps4 y en pc, y puedo decir que este va a ser una joya, por mas que haiga gente o algun calvo por hay que diga que es basura. basura eres tu calvo de mie....
  17. IsaacFalls
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. It looks beautiful, there is a huge open world with lots to do. Combat is fun and fluid.
  18. MaRcOpUz0
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, don't listen to the biased Xbots that are just jealous we got a first party game before November.
  19. Alex_gaming95
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Another great game by Gorilla games, Horizon Forbidden West is a huge leap forward in terms of graphics, gameplay, story, characters ETC. The world details and design are absolutely incredible! Performance on a PS4 PRO is pretty good as well.
  20. Higgs2k10
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    I fell in love with the first game and was coming into this one with high expections and they were met and then some!
    The story didn't go how i imagined at all and for that i love it, The way this game looks is truly breathtaking, never in a game have i stopped to take pictures this much before like this one.
    Some may not like the sci-fi stuff this game has introduced but i find it    I fell in love with the first game and was coming into this one with high expections and they were met and then some!
    The story didn't go how i imagined at all and for that i love it, The way this game looks is truly breathtaking, never in a game have i stopped to take pictures this much before like this one.
    Some may not like the sci-fi stuff this game has introduced but i find it interesting and opens the world of horizon even more for the future on which a 3rd game will most likely happen    … Expand
  21. Moe_279
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    I am halfway through the game and so far I’m loving it. It manly built up what was already perfect from the first game and just added more into it. I did wish that they would change the design of the map, weapon wheel, and some other UI. If anyone is picking up this game and did not enjoy the first game don’t purchase because it builds off the first game. The dialogue and animation is oneI am halfway through the game and so far I’m loving it. It manly built up what was already perfect from the first game and just added more into it. I did wish that they would change the design of the map, weapon wheel, and some other UI. If anyone is picking up this game and did not enjoy the first game don’t purchase because it builds off the first game. The dialogue and animation is one of the main improvements in this game especially when it comes to side quests. They really did put depth into these quests and didn’t just halfass it like the first game. Overall enjoying the campaign and side quests there are some bugs here and there but they haven’t ruined my experience. Tho I will say riding the machines is still clunky and kind of annoying sometimes.… Expand
  22. cloudyskies
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This is World of Warcraft on Unreal Engine!! I never write game reviews but boy oh boy I had to write a review for this game. BEST GAME I EVER PLAYED IN MY WHOLE LIFE!
  23. VxL
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Great game on the PS5! Looks amazing and is definitely fun and the story is very interesting. I have noticed a couple of glitches, but what games don’t have em. I’ve seen some YT videos where the green team are just creating accounts and are review bombing this title with just 0’s along with other PS exclusives. So, thought I’d do my part and put my 9 on here. Another great game in theGreat game on the PS5! Looks amazing and is definitely fun and the story is very interesting. I have noticed a couple of glitches, but what games don’t have em. I’ve seen some YT videos where the green team are just creating accounts and are review bombing this title with just 0’s along with other PS exclusives. So, thought I’d do my part and put my 9 on here. Another great game in the bag!… Expand
  24. FelipePP
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O gráfico mais lindo que eu já joguei trilha sonora fantástica e é um game que melhorou quase todos os aspectos em relação relação anterior. Vale a pena um ps5 só por esse jogo.… Expand
  25. supertokuhero
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    um jogo lindo bem prduzido grafcos incriveis som maravilhoso um port de qualidade pra o ps4 muito mais muito lindo no ps5. uma aventura epica a sony fez um trabalho grandioso com esse jogo a matureza viva tem belas imagens muito lindo a direção de arte linda a fotografia do jogo e linda um jogo digno de goty
  26. Miodis
    Feb 20, 2022
    5
    Maravilhoso, há muito tempo um jogo não me prendia assim! Além de ser o game mais bonito que já joguei, a história e as mecânicas fazem você viciar do início ao fim!!
  27. Francisco0
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    horizon forbidden wset is an amazing game the best of this year.
    Fantastic story, gameplay practically the same from scratch but there are many new things in the gameplay, a world that you have a lot to explore, incredible graphics.
    This game is great everyone should play it.
    obviously you have bugs, but they don't hinder you in the gameplay
  28. adolfomichelena
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Big improvement on the first game, specially in the secondary missions and how the game looks, the facial animations are really well done, some people are saying that is boring, for me if you like the witcher 3 and good open world games, not ubisoft **** you will enjoy this, the world looks alive, looks amazing, good secondary content, interesting story, great combat for an open world, andBig improvement on the first game, specially in the secondary missions and how the game looks, the facial animations are really well done, some people are saying that is boring, for me if you like the witcher 3 and good open world games, not ubisoft **** you will enjoy this, the world looks alive, looks amazing, good secondary content, interesting story, great combat for an open world, and inmersive world you will like this. For me is a 9 but because the hate reviews, many evidently without playing the game Im putting a 10 to balance it.… Expand
  29. Eneas_frazao
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Melhores gráficos em um jogo de mundo aberto. Historia cativante, linda. Otimo jogo no geral.
  30. dannysv
    Feb 20, 2022
    5
    la jugabilidad es regular sin llegar a ser buena , me he topado con muchos bugs ojala lo solucionen para mejorar la experiencia .
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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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