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. EddyMEX
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, beautiful to look at and an absolute overhaul of its predecessor. Best next gen game so far, nothing you can fund on any other console. Side missions aren’t meaningless anymore and the story it’s excellent paced. A must own game!
  2. Matouzz
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing. Worth the time and experience. Story keeps you engage and the game feels much more like a rpg this time
  3. grim0187
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game is top tier amazing. One of the best stories from a Playstation series. The graphics are beautiful. The open world is fun, the controls are tight and responsive. I can't think of a single bad thing about this.
  4. Khalid23
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Just better than 1st game in every way. An ultimate masterpiece that people will be fortunate to experience and get lost in.
  5. Zackasaur
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece in gaming that will never be forgotten. This is generation defining.
  6. Urzusix
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Incredible game, a must-buy for any PlayStation owner, everything about this game is better than the original, The world is amazingly detailed, hunting is fun and the story is great! Watch any streamer and you will see. No Microtransactions everything is earned in-game
  7. Havkat77
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    I was a fan of the first one and this one is no exception. I’m about 12 hours into the game on PS5 and the graphics are incredible! The plot is great so far and the side quests have some dynamic characters to talk to. The main storyline is at a pretty smooth pace as well, which makes the game not feel overbearing or rushed. Overall, I still love the main character and the slight humor thisI was a fan of the first one and this one is no exception. I’m about 12 hours into the game on PS5 and the graphics are incredible! The plot is great so far and the side quests have some dynamic characters to talk to. The main storyline is at a pretty smooth pace as well, which makes the game not feel overbearing or rushed. Overall, I still love the main character and the slight humor this game brings. It’s a good sequel and the development team should be proud of themselves!… Expand
  8. DarkHorse93
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Undoubtedly the best game that I've ever played. The level of detail and design makes it a perfect game for me. Everything screams quality. Grapichs, music, design, combat, gameplay, story, and a lot more. This is truly a masterpiece.
  9. 323Alex323
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Unsurprisingly enough, this game is getting review bombed by console war degens. Most of the reviews are by people who don’t even own the game.

    Forbidden West is quite a large upgrade from the original, they’ve made improvements on just about every area where I had concern from its predecessor. Scanning and climbing is much better, melee combat is a blast once you’ve gotten enough    Unsurprisingly enough, this game is getting review bombed by console war degens. Most of the reviews are by people who don’t even own the game.

    Forbidden West is quite a large upgrade from the original, they’ve made improvements on just about every area where I had concern from its predecessor. Scanning and climbing is much better, melee combat is a blast once you’ve gotten enough upgrades and the story is much better. I felt with Zero Dawn the side quests kind of felt lazy and poorly acted, where Forbidden Wests side quests actually have me interested, and the acting is MUCH improved.

    I have had zero bugs so far, (I’m 14 hours in) quite impressive for an open world game


    If you enjoyed Zero Dawn, definitely recommended. Please do not trust a lot of the reviews here with extremely low ratings, they make no sense whatsoever    … Expand
  10. alchemist_man
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    what do you want from a game? ... adventure ? great music? beautiful landscapes ? gorgeous graphic ? amazing story ? fun gameplay ? .... I found all of them in this game .... masterpiece
  11. carpetad
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    HFW is a fantastic ps game. Everyone knows that, but sometimes hitters try to take HFW down but is not gonna happen. Hfw all gorgeous and fantastic.
  12. Killerthief1
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    The game just feels something new out of the box. I have no words for it.just want to say for all picking it up now or later just play it once
  13. Cuidadocuisi
    Feb 20, 2022
    3
    Wish I could get my money back, the game looks AMAZING, but that's it, I got bored after two hours
  14. MAD3Max
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Way better than the first game, graphics are crazy perfect! I'm in love with Aloy! XD
  15. uncharted4
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    this game is masterpiece
    story is excellent
    graphic is mindblowing
    gameplay/combat is amazing
    Aloy is so beautiful
    voice acting/soundtract is great
  16. pjams76
    Feb 19, 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.
  17. harlowfaith60
    Feb 19, 2022
    0
    as a fan of the first game, this game led me down in almost everyway. sure it looks amazing but it isn't. Aloy isn't an interesting character anymore. they've choose a weird direction to tell the story
  18. marsh28
    Feb 20, 2022
    3
    The Performance mode is broken. Horrific aliasing at 60 fps. The 30 fps mode is a stuttery mess. I've honestly never been so disappointed in a Sony Game on day 1. This game has major issues. I'm sure there is a good game under the hood but its hard to care with the graphics hurt my eyes.
  19. erik12345678
    Feb 21, 2022
    1
    I played it over 20 hours now and i gotta say the gameplay gets booring quickly.
    Think its overhyped at the moment playstation people want the killer app.

    Looks great play not so great and repetitive and gets booring quickly man.
  20. Zhisuy
    Feb 20, 2022
    0
    Juego demasiado simple sin mucha novedad. Un poco aburrido. Lanzamiento deprisa por tantos bugs
  21. 0danielryan701
    Feb 19, 2022
    0
    one of the most disappointment games of past years. gameplay is boring and there's almost no story to keep you playing. All the characters are uninteresting and poor written
  22. KillzoneSnake
    Feb 19, 2022
    1
    Aloy is even more annoying than the first game. Graphics are amazing and the machines are cool, but how can anyone get into this cringe fest? How did at update to the first game take 5 years to make? The company who made the amazing Killzone 2 in 4 years is long gone. By the time Horizon 3 comes out I will be old and Aloy grew a full beard.
  23. JogoOq
    Feb 20, 2022
    0
    O jogo não é perfeito como muitos desenham, ele tem problemas e bugs além do que tem erros de mecânica da água e da vegetação...
  24. dj5420594
    Feb 19, 2022
    0
    worst sequel of all time. bad story. repetitive gameplay. filler sidequests
  25. Mcoy69
    Feb 20, 2022
    0
    Juego Roto, lleno de bugs y niebala hasta en la sopa, a parte de continuista y aburrido.
  26. KayJune
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    While the game initially suffered from pop-in and texture issues, almost every bug I’ve encountered so far (not many) has been patched within the first 24 hours. Other than that, this game is absolutely fantastic and would recommend to anyone even halfway interested in open-world adventures. The performances are life-like and interesting, the world feels alive and lived-in, and guaranteesWhile the game initially suffered from pop-in and texture issues, almost every bug I’ve encountered so far (not many) has been patched within the first 24 hours. Other than that, this game is absolutely fantastic and would recommend to anyone even halfway interested in open-world adventures. The performances are life-like and interesting, the world feels alive and lived-in, and guarantees hours upon hours of exploration content. The map is dense and the characters have depth, the combat system is massively improved from the first game, and feels strategic and fun. The graphics are incredible, easily making it one of the best looking games in recent memory, I would even go as far to say it surpasses Red Dead Redemption 2. Wether you’re a massive Xbox fan, a Nintendo buddy, a PC player, or already own a PlayStation, I cannot recommend this game enough. A must-have, in my opinion.… Expand
  27. TheRealGameG
    Feb 20, 2022
    0
    The game looks nice but it does not really feel new. Its also VERY shallow, no depth at all. For a 2022 game, that is kinda not okay. Unless being a total fanboy, i would only get this when on sale.
  28. Sandy33
    Feb 21, 2022
    0
    People writing articles "oh no, Sony masterpiece gets review bombed, must be trolls". By the way these people who write these articles haven't even played this game. Their automatic reaction is - "this game has female lead, must be women hating trolls". NO. I love Tomb Raider games, i have zero issues with female leads. I even liked that you can play as Mona in Max Payne 2. This game isPeople writing articles "oh no, Sony masterpiece gets review bombed, must be trolls". By the way these people who write these articles haven't even played this game. Their automatic reaction is - "this game has female lead, must be women hating trolls". NO. I love Tomb Raider games, i have zero issues with female leads. I even liked that you can play as Mona in Max Payne 2. This game is really bad on performance mode, bugs everywhere and the of course the story, oh god. Whoever wrote this, clearly didn't even care slightly. It's one of the most boring stories i have ever played in AAA games.… Expand
  29. jackinvestor
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Good graphics are important to me. HFW has a very low checkerboard resolution in performance mode or Its poorly implemeted. Also there doesnt seem to by any anti-aliasing. It leads to an blurry picture in performance mode.

    Also HDR settings are strange. In zero/middle setting Its 5000 nits. I have to turn down to -8 for 700 nits. I dont think many gamers knows this and will therefore    Good graphics are important to me. HFW has a very low checkerboard resolution in performance mode or Its poorly implemeted. Also there doesnt seem to by any anti-aliasing. It leads to an blurry picture in performance mode.

    Also HDR settings are strange. In zero/middle setting Its 5000 nits. I have to turn down to -8 for 700 nits. I dont think many gamers knows this and will therefore play will wrong hdr settings. The hdr picture in the settings menu is also broken, making it difficult to set hdr corrected.

    The first time I have scored an AAA Playstation game this low.    … Expand
  30. helladarionx
    Feb 20, 2022
    0
    Vou dar zero por causa de toda pauta feminista e de lacração onde apenas mulheres prestão e os homens ou são vilões ou são inuteis. Fora a decição retardada de nao lançar pra PC
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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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