Horizon Forbidden West

 PlayStation 5
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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. JxBest
    Apr 4, 2022
    9
    Gameplay improvements and visuals are amazing. The new enemy types are cool and welcomed. Alloy is slightly less likeable in this game but the supporting crew makes up for that. i highly recommend this game. 9/10
  2. Meirim
    Apr 4, 2022
    1
    I really wanted to play this game, after the first part I remained in anticipation of the continuation of the series of games. But in Kazakhstan they have disabled the ability to buy the game on-line, and I am very upset. I hope in the near future Sony will solve something with the problem of buying games in their store
  3. Reaperofoz
    Apr 3, 2022
    3
    Aloy has become an anoying **** charecter that just complains the whole time even months after release, game still had gamr breaking bugs. Very dissapointed aszero dawn was one of my all time favourites.
  4. Stifler85
    Apr 3, 2022
    7
    I really don't understand how many people today evaluate games ... assuming that the graphics are jaw split on ps5 (at 60 frames with that quality is simply fantastic) of the magnificent soundtracks is a really beautiful and deep story, you can not fail to notice a gameplay really below expectations the enemies move the guided way so that they almost always hit you and it is not aI really don't understand how many people today evaluate games ... assuming that the graphics are jaw split on ps5 (at 60 frames with that quality is simply fantastic) of the magnificent soundtracks is a really beautiful and deep story, you can not fail to notice a gameplay really below expectations the enemies move the guided way so that they almost always hit you and it is not a difficulty but a scripted gameplay that is really a punch in the eye nowadays. The press gives them 88 and the 80 users but seriously I do not understand how you do not notice serious and obvious problems that the gameplay is afflicted for this reason my vote does not go beyond 7.… Expand
  5. DarthBane79
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Best game I've played in a very long time. The graphics are nothing less than amazing, and the upgrades from the previous game are plentiful. What amazes me the most is how even the side missions have so much content and story that they end up feeling like part of the main quest. Gorilla and Sony did an amazing job. This is definitely game of the year for me.
  6. s1koka
    Apr 3, 2022
    0
    I want to see this game in my library but not for such a crazy price tag, and with the possibility of buying through my regional service. Please open a store in KZ
  7. TilkSiper
    Apr 3, 2022
    8
    Игра красивая, очень сочная картинка. Открытый мир с разнообразными активностями. Самые лучшие вышки (длинношеи) во всех открытых мирах, в которые я играл. Про анимацию персонажей в диалогах говорить не буду, тут и так понятно, 10 из 10. Короче, не хочу игру хвалить, мысли и так особо не складываются че-то писать, сразу перейду к минусам.

    Минусы: - абсолютно незапоминающиеся нулевые    Игра красивая, очень сочная картинка. Открытый мир с разнообразными активностями. Самые лучшие вышки (длинношеи) во всех открытых мирах, в которые я играл. Про анимацию персонажей в диалогах говорить не буду, тут и так понятно, 10 из 10. Короче, не хочу игру хвалить, мысли и так особо не складываются че-то писать, сразу перейду к минусам.

    Минусы:

    - абсолютно незапоминающиеся нулевые персонажи, к которым не испытываешь никаких эмоций

    - слабая сюжетка и финальный босс

    - скучные сайды

    - толерантность так и прет со всех щелей, хотя я особо внимания не обращал, но в некоторых моментах меня прям носом тыкали

    - херовый паркур (сто тыщ раз не мог зацепиться или прыгнуть правильно)

    У игры охеренный лор, на самом то деле, просто огромная база для построения крутых квестов, сюжетки и т.д. А получается на выходе душный детсад какой-то. Машин интересно убивать, собирать с них железяки и апгрейдить шмот. Хотя, куча гавна в инвентаре под все и всего, меня уже начала бесить потом.

    Когда проходил игру, в некоторых моментах с музыкой и графоном, я был готов простить игре все косяки. Но ежеминутные эмоции не затмили мой разум и не повлияли на итоговую оценку. Все, не хочу про игру больше говорить, Guerilla молодцы, но надо работать дальше и развиваться. Масс Эффектом 2 у меня и не пахло даже.    … Expand
  8. Nensen91
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Great game, 120 hours of pleasure. Шикарная игра, минусов только два - ужасная мини игра *стычки*, и перебор с гриндом для прокачки легендарок. В остальном почти шедевр
  9. x94fbr
    Apr 2, 2022
    0
    After playing Elden Ring - i can't even stand more than 1 hour of this woke p.o.s. western game, it's a handheld journey of boredom/combat sucks exploration is blah. UI is a cluttered mess, map is filled up like a Ubisoft game full of filler. (@@##@ western game devs are so untalented!!!!!
  10. Unknown_
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Best game!
    I love the first and love this one too, its a real masterpiece, both of them! Its GOTY at the moment!
  11. kamikazegrannie
    Apr 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers are at the end of this review; I will mark before starting into them.

    This game builds successfully on the gameplay of the original, adding new machines, weapons, and play styles. It successfully deepens the combat, making melee combat somewhat more viable, and human enemies a bit more challenging than the previous game (where they were quite dumb). Taking down machines remains one of the most satisfying combat experiences in any game. Finishing it took me about 50 hours: that includes doing all of the side quests that I found, but ignoring the vast majority of errands and collection quests. I appreciated how the optional content was truly optional: I don't feel that I missed anything crucial by avoiding types of quests I didn't feel like completing.

    It was also completely gorgeous on the PS5. If you have one, I can't overstate: play this game. I have complaints, sure, but it's very good, and I wouldn't be giving it a 9.0 if it wasn't. It takes the original game, and improves on it in almost every conceivable way. If you liked the original, I don't see how you could not like this.

    It's not all perfect though: sadly the story is a letdown vs the previous game. It's not bad: the scenario is just far more generic than the previous game—which had one of the greatest stories in a video game, ever—and isn't super engaging. Its beats and betrayals were obvious, and it didn't really satisfy. However, it's pretty well told, and so while it's maybe not the reason to keep playing as in Zero Dawn, it's not like it's going to make you stop playing. I did like the various relationships you built throughout the game however, and the characters are likable. I would've liked to see more side quests with them by your side.

    The weapons: there were just too many of them. That was fine, and it didn't ruin my enjoyment in any way, I just ignored a lot of them. Also upgrades were difficult to perform on most "very rare" and above weapons without actively seeking out the materials, and in the end I just left most of them fairly un-upgraded. It would've been nice to be able to find other ways to do so; by the end of the game I had stacks of cash, nothing to spend it on, and a bunch of un-upgraded weapons. Kind of a bummer.

    I also would've loved to see expanded stealth options. Also just like the last game the pain of thinking you're hitting "stealth attack" only to have it change at the last second, causing you to jump out of cover with a feeble attack is very real, and happens too often.

    Spoilers about story below:

    This game has middle-of-a-trilogy syndrome in its story; the "resolution" at the end was a total letdown because you discover "oh no, a huge threat is coming (please wait until the next game)" without feeling like you've really "won" in the scheme of things. That's… fine, honestly. But paired with the overall predictable story it left me feeling pretty empty by the end. I don't think I'm giving it a fair shake in the scope of "video game stories" which are almost universally bad, and this one was fairly alright. But after how good Zero Dawn was, it is a disappointment. Especially for a game that overall builds and improves on every aspect of the previous game, except for this. Also a few scenes are just very badly written (I'm thinking specifically of the audience with the Chorus at Plainsong).

    The original writer had nothing to do with this, as far as I can tell, and it shows. I hope they shape it up for the (obviously planned) sequel.

    Still: it's a really good game! I'll be excited to see some DLC for it, and the sequel.    … Expand
  12. chabanenkopp
    Apr 2, 2022
    8
    I had too high expectations for this game in terms of graphics. The graphics in quality mode are amazing, probably making the game the best looking ever. But the graphics in performance mode are significantly worse. Looks like PS5 is not powerful enough to provide you with both amazing graphics and performance. I have finished the game and can definitely recommend it - you will have a lotI had too high expectations for this game in terms of graphics. The graphics in quality mode are amazing, probably making the game the best looking ever. But the graphics in performance mode are significantly worse. Looks like PS5 is not powerful enough to provide you with both amazing graphics and performance. I have finished the game and can definitely recommend it - you will have a lot of fun, no doubt. But it's just sad Sony was not able to optimize their own game for their own console... I just can't play in Quality mode due to 30 FPS which makes me dizzy and gives me headaches. But the Performance mode has an immense drop in graphics that ruins immersion so that the game doesn't look like a PS5 game.… Expand
  13. Amxw24
    Apr 2, 2022
    9
    This has been a great game so far and honestly, one of the most beautiful I have ever played. The only thing holding it back from a 10 is the disjointed story. Gameplay, mechanics, and graphics are all top-notch.
  14. Riven23
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Muy buen juego, me ha parecido un muy buen juego comparandolo con Zero Dawn
  15. DANTESFENIX2
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Hermoso juego echo con amor, detalles en todos lados, el mundo, las animaciones y el cambio en las habilidades , eso es inovación, un gran avance en cuanto al primero, y lo que me parece más impresionante es la gran cantidad de máquinas que hay , técnicamente es inigualable, lo acabe hasta 2 meses después de comprarlo ya que eldenr ring no me dejaba en paz, ya con calma regrese con el yHermoso juego echo con amor, detalles en todos lados, el mundo, las animaciones y el cambio en las habilidades , eso es inovación, un gran avance en cuanto al primero, y lo que me parece más impresionante es la gran cantidad de máquinas que hay , técnicamente es inigualable, lo acabe hasta 2 meses después de comprarlo ya que eldenr ring no me dejaba en paz, ya con calma regrese con el y sigo impresionado, pero elden ring sigue siendo mejor por poco… Expand
  16. Jedi9al
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    I got hooked by the opening scene, story, and gameplay! Sony has done it again! This game will be talked about for years to come!
  17. huntoi
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    I spent over 111 hours exploring and doing most everything you can do and encounter in the game and I loved it! The world, the characters, the story, the graphics, the attention to detail and the score are all top of the class. Thank you, Guerilla!
  18. Bartoszk
    Apr 1, 2022
    5
    Game does work with 60 FPS perfectly, it seems to be the best game I've ever played.
  19. Prozombie0117
    Apr 1, 2022
    1
    To me it was a repetitive glitchy mess with boring side quest. I also felt like I was being guided around with little challenge. I did like the first game though. This one was not a great sequel.
  20. Nake0209
    Apr 1, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game , but I cannot play, due to my region Kazakhstan not have store in PSN… Expand
  21. 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
  22. anhkind
    Apr 1, 2022
    3
    The game graphic is blurry on PS5, and even Performance mode can rarely help it. Stupid mounting ever as a small obstacle can just block the ride and even makes the unexpected turn. Aloy takes forever to stand up after a hit. The climbing is not responsive any more, sometimes Aloy will just hang up there doing nothing, even when I pressed the buttons so many times to finish the climb ontoThe game graphic is blurry on PS5, and even Performance mode can rarely help it. Stupid mounting ever as a small obstacle can just block the ride and even makes the unexpected turn. Aloy takes forever to stand up after a hit. The climbing is not responsive any more, sometimes Aloy will just hang up there doing nothing, even when I pressed the buttons so many times to finish the climb onto the platform above. Bug are still around, which is really annoying. This is NOT the Horizon game I would expect.… Expand
  23. sergjoni
    Apr 1, 2022
    1
    Sure the game is great but I can buy it because I dont have access to my PS store. You may assume that I am from Russia, but you wrong - I am from Kazakhstan. As we are separate region I claim to open PS store in Kazakhstan, otherwise it is discrimination.
  24. Lionheart-BRA
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    The game is so good, can't stop playing, thanks for the beautiful aventure.
  25. 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
  26. boredatMKE
    Mar 31, 2022
    4
    Nothing wrong with the game, it's just not good compared to Zero Dawn, which offers one of the best stories in video game history, Forbidden West's story is really weak...and the voice acting is probably one of the most awkward things I have seen...

    Could have been a great game, but the story is just weak sauce, and that is what made Zero Dawn a perfect game...
  27. zz2077
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games on the PS5 so far. Huge map, engaging story, multifarious combating system. Most importantly, everything is just so beautiful, and it is the most beautiful game I have ever played.… Expand
  28. JohnSRitchie
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    This is SAD! All these FAKE reviews from Kazakhstan to bring the score down? Seriously you loser trolls, stop being idiots and give this game the respect it is due. Never have I ever seen such beauty, amazing story, lore and awesome gameplay as HFW! To think that they took HZD and made it BETTER, WOW! That is a feat in and of itself. You all need to stop bringing this game down, ask yourThis is SAD! All these FAKE reviews from Kazakhstan to bring the score down? Seriously you loser trolls, stop being idiots and give this game the respect it is due. Never have I ever seen such beauty, amazing story, lore and awesome gameplay as HFW! To think that they took HZD and made it BETTER, WOW! That is a feat in and of itself. You all need to stop bringing this game down, ask your mom to bring you, the 45 year old bum who lives in her basement on Yoo-Hoo and Cheetos, a Hot Pocket and go away. This is by far one of the best games I have EVER played. I rarely, finish a game, but HZD I finished and did so VERY happily, and HZW will be finished as well! I cannot wait to see part 3, and yes, you jackalopes can't stop that from happening. I would think where you are, even though I seriously doubt a single one of you is in, or even from, Kazakhstan; I would think you have other things to worry about than PSN being available. Cheer up all, HZW is AWESOME, HERE TO STAY, AND THOSE OF US THAT HAVE IT LOVE IT!!!… Expand
  29. Joker_371
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Jogo excelente, superou minhas expectativas, pegou tudo que eu gostava no primeiro e aprimorou
  30. Golfius
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    It's a spectacular game and more than expected, I already enjoyed the first part a couple of years ago, but this second part is even better, a 10 for Guerrilla Games.
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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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