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  1. Feb 21, 2022
    9
    The story continues the Aloy saga. What I loved avout Horizon Zero dawn, they made better in fForbidden West! Graphically and storywise it is a great game and they gave Aloy more character!
  2. Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Absolutely stunning game and not just visually. I love it. It is the best and my favorite game for ps5. I haven’t had any bugs at all.
    The game play is great, movement and fighting perfect. The side quests are very good, like mini main stories.
    I don’t know why it is review bombed. This game is gorgeous and it’s a pleasure to dive into the world of the wild west. The main story is also
    Absolutely stunning game and not just visually. I love it. It is the best and my favorite game for ps5. I haven’t had any bugs at all.
    The game play is great, movement and fighting perfect. The side quests are very good, like mini main stories.
    I don’t know why it is review bombed. This game is gorgeous and it’s a pleasure to dive into the world of the wild west. The main story is also very good and characters are well made.
    If you liked hzd this game is an upgrade in absolutely every aspect.
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  3. Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing open world, game play is a joy, i have had no issues with glitches ,i play games to have fun and this game is a blast.
  4. Mar 23, 2022
    0
    Terrible quest design that used the same hand holdy formula from the past decade. The guy in charge of quest design should retire from the industry
  5. Mar 27, 2022
    0
    Es el horizon Zero con otro nombre por favor no se que tenían en la cabeza cuando diseñaron este juego isque como nueva entrega
  6. Mar 28, 2022
    4
    Como pueden sacar un juego sin terminar, habra que esperar a que terminen con las actualizaciones y despues jugarlo, como se debe.
  7. Aug 13, 2022
    3
    Incredible graphics, worldview, I really enjoy solving puzzles in the game, and that’s all.
    you need to collect tons of materials to make or upgrade ONE weapon, that means I need to spend lots of time killing different machines to get a weapon that’s not even powerful, i aint gonna do that ****
    Furthermore, they aren’t kidding with the name “forbidden west”, you cannot get into the west
    Incredible graphics, worldview, I really enjoy solving puzzles in the game, and that’s all.
    you need to collect tons of materials to make or upgrade ONE weapon, that means I need to spend lots of time killing different machines to get a weapon that’s not even powerful, i aint gonna do that ****
    Furthermore, they aren’t kidding with the name “forbidden west”, you cannot get into the west until finishing the certain progress.
    All in all, boring and disappointing
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  8. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    O melhor jogo da Guerrilla Games sem dúvidas. Uma grande evolução em relação ao primeiro jogo e uma grande amostra do que está por vir nessa nova geração de consoles. Essa nova geração será marcada pelos detalhes, muito detalhes. É surreal o que conseguiram fazer. Um show a parte.
  9. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Elevou o nível do Zero Dawn em todos os aspectos e adicionou muitas coisas novas e tem uma história impactante e mais desenvolvida, Masterpiece!
  10. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Love it, only a few hours in and already I’m sucked in to the world like I just stepped out of zero dawn.
  11. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Played 24 hours on PS5 (and many more wonderful hours ahead of me). The game is amazing in every aspect. Best game, must play. 20/10
  12. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра норм, на самом деле конечно не 10/10, но поскольку на неё идёт набег с негативными оценками, то значит игра с задачей справилась, у биллиботов горит пукан, а сами они унижены своей никчемностью. Expand
  13. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Haters gonna hate and play first part lol. This game is masterpiece. Next level MH.
  14. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    A perfect sequence for Zero Dawn. Everything that was great they kept and everything that was kinda complicated or gimmick they improved a lot and now is great too!
  15. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Much better combat and facial animations. The visual is superb even though it is a cross-genergation title
  16. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Horizon forbidden west is vastly improved from the first game in every where. The world is not only looks beautiful (the most beautiful open world game of all time) but there is so much things to do in it too. Side quest are so detailed and so rewarding combat is very intense and very fun! Facjal anmition during cutscene is mindowing get this one ASAP if you own a ps4 or ps5!
  17. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Metacritic is suck! Opencritic is much better. I think game industry should revise influence of this site on the work of developers. Completely disgusting and toxic community with review bombing. What a shame
  18. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Weird seeing all of these weirdos rating this game so bad lol They can't even speak or spell correctly most of the time. First off, I have given up on AC because it's just not good anymore. This is not AC. HFW is like a 9. It's gotta be. It's huge, it's got crazy good graphics, tons of content and runs smooth most of the time. It has fun game play with plenty of abilities, some puzzles,Weird seeing all of these weirdos rating this game so bad lol They can't even speak or spell correctly most of the time. First off, I have given up on AC because it's just not good anymore. This is not AC. HFW is like a 9. It's gotta be. It's huge, it's got crazy good graphics, tons of content and runs smooth most of the time. It has fun game play with plenty of abilities, some puzzles, platforming, varied tasks for the most part, villages and ruins all over the place. A unique, chess like side game. Also, it can be challenging enough on at least hard mode. New, unique weapons differ from the first game. Some minor glitches but overall, very solid for a Day 1 release in these times. Story has decent moments later on, voice acting is crazy good but sometimes cringey. The voice acting is clear and high quality but the stuff they say is pretty lame most of the time. The social animations are very good in a way, but since it looks so good, you can really see the faults with the eye contact and expressions, the main missions do this better. The presentation is flawless, the music is pretty legit and the world/amount of things to do is massive as hell. Great Job Guerilla !! Expand
  19. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Forbidden west is an upgrade compared to everything from Zero Dawn. Graphics, Story, gameplay, characters. Great game.
  20. Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego, no hay más que decir que lo que ya se ha expresado en todos los medios
  21. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    O jogo está incrível, a guerrilha conseguiu melhorar os defeitos do primeiro, e melhorar em muito as qualidades,os gráficos, a jogabilidade, a movimentação da personagem está incrível, notavelmente a Sony preza sempre pela excelência em seus exclusivos, esse foi mais um que veio pra detonar.
  22. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    I’ve been playing nonstop since minute one of its release and I’m amazed, I feel I’m disrespecting the developers if I don't stop to look every detail in every inch of the game, listen to every NPC, try every technique of the gameplay, the new water and air visuals and dynamics, It finally feels like the new generation is here and what it is capable to do and it looks and feels impressive!
  23. 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
  24. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    The hype is real. Absolutely gorgeous title and a new benchmark for next-gen games.
  25. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    One of the most beautiful and beautifully written games of all time! The facial animations give the actors opportunities to emote that very few games have ever allowed. The combat options are top tier.
  26. Feb 19, 2022
    8
    Amazing sequel with minor issues that pretty much no other open world game did better...
  27. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Прекрасная игра, ассасин крид здорового человека.
  28. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente espetacular em todos os sentidos! Certeza que será jogo do ano!
  29. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Game is awesome. A few bugs, but overall its really great. Amazing graphics and story. Didnt change a lot from the previous one
  30. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    thanks for another holiday from sony. I enjoy playing the game. after the first part, great bug fixes and insanely beautiful visuals. keep up the good work. everyone have a nice game.
  31. Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Horizon forbidden west mejora mucho con respecto al juego anterior muy recomendado 9/10
  32. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    I just read a comment saying someone would rather play ac valhalla. You have to be brain dead to have that opinion. As a pc and xbox gamer I havent played but have watched the game be played through. It looks pretty damn decent. Though the story isnt up to the same quality as the first game. Which I beat earlier this year. Still solid and beautiful game. Doesnt deserve the hate. And itI just read a comment saying someone would rather play ac valhalla. You have to be brain dead to have that opinion. As a pc and xbox gamer I havent played but have watched the game be played through. It looks pretty damn decent. Though the story isnt up to the same quality as the first game. Which I beat earlier this year. Still solid and beautiful game. Doesnt deserve the hate. And it most definitely doesnt need to be comapred to ubisofts dead carcass of a franchise Expand
  33. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Llevo más de 25 hs jugadas y la verdad que es muy adictivo, empezas algo lento al principio pero va tomandote tu ritmo....

    Las gráficas son más que increíbles de los paisajes, la naturaleza, el océano etc te quedas maravillado con el motor gráfico de Guerrilla... La banda sonora es exquisita ya sea si estás en una zona tranquila o cuando empiezas el combate... La jugabilidad cambio
    Llevo más de 25 hs jugadas y la verdad que es muy adictivo, empezas algo lento al principio pero va tomandote tu ritmo....

    Las gráficas son más que increíbles de los paisajes, la naturaleza, el océano etc te quedas maravillado con el motor gráfico de Guerrilla...

    La banda sonora es exquisita ya sea si estás en una zona tranquila o cuando empiezas el combate...

    La jugabilidad cambio mucho del primero y guerrilla lo supo aprovechar totalmente con los combos es muy adictivo.

    La historia es muy integrante y te va sumergiendo cada ves más...la secundarias te ayuda mucho para tener armas y trajes nuevos.

    En fin que si te gusto el primer juego seguramente el segundo lo vas a disfrutar ya que las bases del primero están y vas a sacarle el mayor provecho....
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  34. Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Улучшения по всем фронтам. Приятней убивать мобов, приятней гулять по миру, приятней делать сайд квесты. Игра немного багует, но это капля в море на фоне остальных плюсов. Загнивающий запад определнно, одна из самых красивых игр на пс5.Улучшения по всем фронтам. Приятней убивать мобов, приятней гулять по миру, приятней делать сайд квесты. Игра немного багует, но это капля в море на фоне остальных плюсов. Загнивающий запад определнно, одна из самых красивых игр на пс5.
  35. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelentes gráficos, trama que te atrapa y máquinas sorprendentes. Es una maravilla visual Expand
  36. Feb 19, 2022
    8
    Horizon2 améliore en tout point le premier épisode. Tellement beau, une chouette narration avec de belle surprises. Un jeu ultra plaisant à faire, à jouer et à parcourir.
    Il reste néanmoins classique sur son OW ou ces mécaniques de jeux ( qui étaient déjà très bonne si bien exploité par le joueur dans le 1 ). Beaucoup de bug d'animation avec un système d'escalade bien degueulasse.
  37. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Great story, stunning graphics, stellar gameplay, awesome soundtrack and superb acting.
  38. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    The game is awesome, big winning secuel change. Must game for PS5 owners. Congrats Guerrilla.
  39. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Mais uma suprema obra de arte AAA exclusiva da Sony pra causar colapso, desespero e inveja da corja cryxistas flopada mama pilhas fracassados, filhotes mamacos do Philnoquio Spencer. Só sabem jogar indie flopado amarelão +60. Nunca ganharão GOTY KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKKMais uma suprema obra de arte AAA exclusiva da Sony pra causar colapso, desespero e inveja da corja cryxistas flopada mama pilhas fracassados, filhotes mamacos do Philnoquio Spencer. Só sabem jogar indie flopado amarelão +60. Nunca ganharão GOTY KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKKK KKK KKKK KKKK Expand
  40. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing game!!! Best in this year, must heave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  41. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    it`s a masterpiece and probably one of the best games I`ve ever played! The graphics are stunning and Xbots are crying lol
  42. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Mundo abierto increíble. Gráficos hiperrealistas tanto en ps5 como ps4. Misiones secundarias de nivel y una historia principal mejor que la primera parte. Combate mejorado.....sin duda un espectáculo
  43. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Horizon forbidden west the sequel finally this game is absolutely beautiful you will not regret it I’m about five hours and I can’t stop playing had take a break and I thank you Guerilla games You guys did fantastic work man I gotta say it it’s better than the first one thank you
  44. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    I'll start off by saying I didn't have much expectations for this game, in my opinion the first game was technically impressive and combat was fantastic but it suffering from a pretty basic open world design aspect in terms of progression and the side content would be hit or miss. I'm glad to report that HFW addresses my complaints with the game and offers one of the most unique open worldI'll start off by saying I didn't have much expectations for this game, in my opinion the first game was technically impressive and combat was fantastic but it suffering from a pretty basic open world design aspect in terms of progression and the side content would be hit or miss. I'm glad to report that HFW addresses my complaints with the game and offers one of the most unique open world WRPG experiences in a very long time. The world of HFW has alot more depth and vertically in it, you can't just follow a map marker or compass to get to your destination like in an AC game/Rock Star game/Ghost of Tsushima. Instead this game has more of a emphasis on environmental traversal and exploration. Similarly in Death Stranding a major aspect of that game was environment traversal on foot with the option of vehicular mobility, this game does that too but incentives you to get off of your mount. And given that it's a much more fast paced game with a more agile character to work with, traversal is more fun in this game. There's no feeling like gliding off cliff in a game with vast dense landscape like this.
    Now regarding combat, what can I say? The combat is fantastic, retains everything that was amazing about the first game and builds upon that in a very fleshed out manner. There is now fleshed out melee combat which the first game lacked, coupled with new skills and specials to unlock. In terms of raw gameplay they've introduced superb quality of life improvements ranging from large to subtle, while also allowing the user to customize upon that as well.
    Side content and open world activities in HFW are everything I've ever wanted them to be. The characters are more life like and your actions feel like they have an impact on the world and the lives of characters in respective regions. You could play the first with or without side quests and it wouldn't matter. But here in HFW you can't help yourself but to be involved with the world and it's people.
    The visuals, of course, Decima Engine strikes again, this visuals are truely something to behold on the PS5 at native 4K, while looking up to par on base PS4 aswell but I'd suggest to try your best to snag a PS5 for this game.
    And here's my most favorite aspect regarding this game. The sound design, to put it simply, it's the best in the industry, no question. They went above and beyond in that department in this game, and accompanied with the PS5's tempest audio engine, it is absolutely mind blowing. I played the game with a pair of open back HiFiman, and I can't describe how masterfully crafted and technically impressive the sound design is for this game aswell as it's composition, think of the OST as Witcher 3 meets Dune. Nobody seems to be talking much about this and jeez it's criminal.
    Story writing wise, as I've mentioned before the characters are more life like, they took a story with already a ridiculous amount of depth and amplified that depth when more, there's a genuine sense of threat in this game I will refrain from talking too much about this aspect as I don't wish to take away the experience for others. But I will say that if you're a fan of Kojima-esque stories about annihilation and extinction, the story will indeed resonate with you.
    That being said the game has some problems, but they're minor. As it is with the launch of any large scope open world game, the game has a memory leak bug, a very occasional pop in issue, and a clip in bug. These will be patched within a week or so, personally I haven't encountered them but these technical issues do definitely exist but I assure y'all this isn't some broken unoptimized dumpster fire of a launch like other games I'm sure you all are well aware of. Despite that, the game is remarkably well polished and if you pick this game up a week from now, these issues won't be a cause for concern, however I will still deduct points for this.
    My final rating for this game is 9.5/10, it would've been a solid 10 if these minor technical issues weren't present at launch, but then maybe that's just me looking for a reason to deduct points. I highly recommend this game, go pick it up.
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  45. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing, best graphics as of today in any platform, amazing animations, and awesome story.
  46. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    great game perfect in everything insomniac must win the goty this year he deserves it
  47. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, beautiful graphics in resolution mode, it is in all ways better and improve then zero dawn. One negative - performance mode = resolution is pretty low, ist checkboard to 1800p but probably from 900p, its not Sharp, actually it looks worst than zero dawn on ps5 (60fps 4k dynamic)
  48. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Absolutely awesome game so far if anyone says this is not a fantastic game they must be complete idiots Game Of The Year most definitely
  49. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    A perfect sequal to 2018 zero dawn series , and a great adventure for those who played the first game and those who are new to the series
  50. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing open world game with astonishing graphics. Its a most play game if you have a ps5
  51. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely stunning! It improves on the original in every possible way. Once you start you won’t want to put the controller down. This is a 3rd person, single player, narrative driven game. Those looking for a game where your choices have a large impact on the game though won’t find it here. This is Aloy’s story and it’s wonderful.
  52. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Este juego es simplemente perfecto. Aquellos que se nieguen a disfrutar este juego por siemples palabras de terceros probablemente tengan problemas mentales
  53. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    If you enjoyed the first game or open world action games in general you'll love this one. The enemies are unique, the combat is fun, the world is interesting, and it is without a doubt the best looking game ever released. I know some people have experienced odd bugs but I've only noticed some pop in here and there but it isn't a huge issue. I'm playing on the PS5 in resolution mode.
  54. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Certainement l'Open world le plus prenant et impressionnant de tous les temps ! Un chef d'oeuvre visuel au gameplay aux **** oignons.
  55. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing game being better at everything, as it should be, incredible game..
  56. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Jogo incrível.... O que fizeram para rodar no PS4 não tem comparação. Um dos melhores jogos da geração, tanto em gráfico, jogabilidade e história.
  57. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    20 hours in, such a great sequel. Compelling side missions, QoL changes and stunning visuals. BUY IT!
  58. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    just finished the game and omg this is goty 2022 its surpased horizon zero dawn in every way
  59. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Magnifico. Uma obra de arte que só a Sony proporciona para a industria dos games! Incrivel como Horizon evolui muito. Um dos melhores jogos do ano!
  60. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Jogo exelente a espera aguardada valeu a pena História exelente e empolgante.
  61. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Horizon 2 é maravilhoso em todos os quesitos técnicos, historia fantástica como o primeiro e trilha sonora de marcar o jogador 10/10
  62. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Pure perfection and way better than the last game............................ jsjwjenejejw ejeuwheisheb jshwbejej
  63. 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
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  64. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    otimo jogo nota 10 O dualsense é muito bom.
    excelente história ? Candidato sério para jogo do ano!
  65. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    great game with great graphics, storyline and gameplay. worthy sequel! facial expressions and animation of characters - a separate praise!!
  66. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Incredible game! Improves on last game in every way and in every way I wanted!
  67. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente secuela, jugabilidad mejorada, mejoras en el aspecto técnico. Los gráficos son increíbles para ser Intergeneracional… hasta ahora los que mejores gráficos posee Expand
  68. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Increíble como mejoraron en todos los aspectos, no me enganchaba tanto a un juego desde hace años.
  69. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Un juego con un despliegue técnico al alcance de pocos.

    Horizon a sabido darnos mejor lo que nos gustó del primero y corrigiendo lo que tuvo que mejorar.
  70. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Que jogo incrível seh loco, um dos melhores jogos que joguei vida, não da pra parar de jogar, viciante demais, o mundo, a história, as secundárias, tudo é bom, grande concorrente ao game do ano!
  71. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    After 15 hours we have a great sequel. Everything that needed to be improved was improved. The facial animations and side missions are awesome.
    _________ No passion bewitches a person like love and envy.
  72. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Incrível continuação! Mundo aberto com altíssima variedade de inimigos e biomas. Indispensável para quem gostou do Horizon Zero Dawn. Definitivamente uma evolução da série, com novas mecânicas de deslocamento e combate. E uma continuação da história incrível!
  73. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This masterpiece is exclusively on PlayStation.

    - visceral gameplay
    - Brilliant storyline
    - Sublime visuals

    He deserves his place alongside the greatest as the first of the name
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  74. Feb 19, 2022
    9
    I’ve played around 10 hours of the game and I can say it’s spectacular! It builds upon the first game but isn’t a whole lot different. So if you are looking for a new experience it isn’t for you. But I really enjoyed the first so I have no complaints with this one.
  75. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    The best PS5 game to date - Forbidden West is head and shoulders above any game released since TLOU2 and GOT in 2020
  76. SDB
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game suffers from technical issues at release, and many have been patched. These aren't game breaking, but can be annoying to see. Hopefully all get patched out soon.

    The game immediately mixes things up with new enemies, new ways to traverse, and some of the best visuals I have ever seen in any game, or maybe they are the best. This game and Forza 5 for me are amazing visual
    This game suffers from technical issues at release, and many have been patched. These aren't game breaking, but can be annoying to see. Hopefully all get patched out soon.

    The game immediately mixes things up with new enemies, new ways to traverse, and some of the best visuals I have ever seen in any game, or maybe they are the best. This game and Forza 5 for me are amazing visual achievements for next gen already. The story continues to very effectively draw you in with interest, and the animations and interactions have improved a lot. It is now more interesting to chat and explore. The villages look really cool and have so much going on. A cool new addition are the work benches that to modify weapons further. This is a game you can just get lost in and it is very effective with that immersion. If you can look past some technical issues in its early form you will be treated to a very addictive and rewarding game.
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  77. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    GORGEOUS graphics and better than the first game in every single way. A must buy on the PS5 and PS4!
  78. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Великолепный и бескомпромиссный шедевр, одна из лучших игр индустрии. Не пойму что с этим миром не так и кто теперь клоуны что ставит игре 0 . Такими темпами у нас останутся одни сервис дрочильни.
  79. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. Best graphics on a console game, not even close. Story is great, combat is much better and improved compares to the first entry. Water graphics and physics are incredible like wtf?

    Xbox delusionals rating this with a 0 hahahaha. I guess those are the same who voted your GOTY, TLOU2 with a 0.
  80. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Very Good Game!
    Outdoes everything that the 1st one did and more! Great job to the developers!
  81. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    One of the most beautiful games ever created and an exemplary sequel: it corrects the ZD's negatives and improves on the positives.
  82. Feb 21, 2022
    9
    A very beautiful game, if you liked Horizon Zero Dawn, you are going to love this game. Beautiful scenarios, graphically impressive, good game play, very realistic facial expressions, more variety of machines, weapon customization, and much more. highly recommended game
  83. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Awesome game. It has become better in everything: graphics, animations, quests. I advise everyone
  84. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Cool graphics. Much more deeper gameplay than original game. Hope that Some performance issues on PS5 will be solved soon
  85. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game is better than the first in everything. The quality of life improvements are a great addition Also, the side quests is one of the best improvements of this game. In Zero Dawn I didn't like most of the sidequests. In this one, every sidequest character is animated, looks different from others, and has better story telling. Really liked that. Awesome game!!!
  86. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Horizon forbbiden west to majstersztyk. Piękna grafika, świtna historia i powiem nowej generacji. Exy od Sony są mocarnie dobre 10/10
  87. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Xbox trolls and incels attempting to smear a game they’ve never played. Amazing graphics, solid story and combat is super fun. I’m undecided on the new skill trees. I wish you could reset points invested but they add more depth to character development than the first game. Worth the price tag 100%.
  88. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Jogo com história muito boa, jogabilidade continua excelente. Recomendo muito esse jogo
  89. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This is such a great game, heaps better than zero dawn in every way and i definitely recommend this game to anyone it's definitely worth it.
  90. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Jogo muito bom, vale cada centavo, grafico muito bom, jogabilidsfe mt boa, história interessante
  91. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Una obra maestra del videojuego con graficos que no veras en otras consolas supuestamente mas potentes pero llena de indies y juegos de tercera division...Entiendo tanto 0 ya que la envidia y la bilis de no poder jugar a esta obre maestra en su plataforma favorita tiene que doler mucho. Difrutar del crosfire X pileros ...
  92. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Game is flawless best current gen title out right now I'm truly enjoying it
  93. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Just switched from Xbox Series X to Ps5 because of this game. Sony has THE BEST looking games ever made, hands down. Nothing ever comes close
  94. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Absolutly stunning sequel which lives up to the predecessor and improves on it in every way. From melee now finally being a viable and cool combat experience to crafting items, from side quests feeling even more meaningful and immersive to little jewels like the Machine Strike mini game, from the stunning new machiens to what you can do with them (WE CAN FINALLY FLY PEOPLE!). The story isAbsolutly stunning sequel which lives up to the predecessor and improves on it in every way. From melee now finally being a viable and cool combat experience to crafting items, from side quests feeling even more meaningful and immersive to little jewels like the Machine Strike mini game, from the stunning new machiens to what you can do with them (WE CAN FINALLY FLY PEOPLE!). The story is also still very interesting and doesnt become less fascinating as is the case in many sequels. I waited for this game for more than 2 years and so far is totally worth the wait. Expand
  95. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game took everything that I loved from the first game and cranked it up to a whole new level. The world is immersive as hell and story so far is great. Whoever designed the machines here should get a massive massive raise from Guerilla as they completely nailed it. Each machine is well thought out and a technical marvel. The combat is most flexible, agile and fun than in any otherThis game took everything that I loved from the first game and cranked it up to a whole new level. The world is immersive as hell and story so far is great. Whoever designed the machines here should get a massive massive raise from Guerilla as they completely nailed it. Each machine is well thought out and a technical marvel. The combat is most flexible, agile and fun than in any other open world video game I have ever played. It keeps you on your toes all the time. The visuals are second to none. I can finally say that a game has topped RDR2 in terms of visual fidelity. As easy as a recommendation could be. If you have a PS5, this game is a must must buy. Expand
  96. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    A worthy sequel to one of the best adventures I've played in recent years. From the beginning is shocking the incredible graphic leap from its first installment. The characters, the machines, the world, everything is absolutely beautiful and every design is made with a lot of love, from the first game it was something that Guerrilla focused a lot on for this IP. The photo mode isA worthy sequel to one of the best adventures I've played in recent years. From the beginning is shocking the incredible graphic leap from its first installment. The characters, the machines, the world, everything is absolutely beautiful and every design is made with a lot of love, from the first game it was something that Guerrilla focused a lot on for this IP. The photo mode is absolutely brutal. The plot keeps the same quality that makes Horizon one of my favorites videogames, from the very beginning it picks up a lot of very important themes that many people missed or no longer remembered. Fighting against the machines is sublime, the improvements that have been made to the combat system are incredible. It's nice to meet Aloy again and join us in his fight in the search of the truth to save the world. The champion of humanity is back Expand
  97. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Maravilhosa experiência tanto visual quando de gameplay, como sempre Sony entrega exclusivos de altíssima qualidade
  98. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    I Love it. Merci maman pour le beau jeu et le bain après :) c’était bien gentil
  99. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    High quality game, best graphics ever i seen , gameplay has little problem but it is Masterpiece
  100. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. better game ever since out ps5 ! i don't believe review bombing ! tsss fu... Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 127 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. 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. 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.
  3. 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.