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  1. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Best game ever, better than prequel and more interesting every hour you play
  2. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    It's a super fun and beautiful game! Play it if you can on PS5. The digital deluxe version is worth it!
  3. Feb 19, 2022
    8
    o visual do jogo está +que perfeito. infelizmente no seu período de lançamento há alguns bugs, e espero que a Guerrilha arrume com o tempo. se você está procurando um jogo com um visual de tirar o fôlego, é esse aqui!
  4. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego realmente bueno, con una historia que en lo personal impresiona. Gran trabajo Guerrila, se nota el esfuerzo y esmero Expand
  5. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Love this game, Guerrilla improved in every aspect of the game. We also got answer to the questions of the 1st game. A must play for me!
  6. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Спасибо разработчикам за такую проработанную, интересную и очень красивую игру. Геймплей: не даст заскучать. Графика: отлична, попадались визуальные баги 2 раза. Вот бы 60FPS в режиме качества.
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  7. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Don't take seriously the people that are review bombing this authentic masterpiece. Take everything god of HZD and polish it, then you habe this game. Story, gameplay, graphiscs, everuthing is great.
  8. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game. This is what all triple A titles should and could be. The level of detail in the world, the music, the characters, story and gameplay is just incredible. A true next generation experience.
  9. Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Gráficamente es espectacular, excelente jugabilidad y una buena historia. Una joya de video juego.
  10. Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Horizon Forbidden West is a great sequel, it improves on every aspect of the first one and it adds new and welcome gameplay features. Visually the game is beautiful, Gorilla created a massive and breathtaking world that it's only held back by some noticeable popping in certain scenes plus the occasional bug, yes the game is buggy , but nothing game breaking.
    In conclusion, this is a
    Horizon Forbidden West is a great sequel, it improves on every aspect of the first one and it adds new and welcome gameplay features. Visually the game is beautiful, Gorilla created a massive and breathtaking world that it's only held back by some noticeable popping in certain scenes plus the occasional bug, yes the game is buggy , but nothing game breaking.
    In conclusion, this is a beautiful game worth expecting especially if you enjoy the first one.
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  11. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    If you liked the first one guess what? This one's the same but better... so mastah piece. Time to drown out those degenerate bots that are review bombing. In truth it's a 9 but it gets a bonus point to spite the lying review bombing loser bots.
  12. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Microsoft pleeesee dont buy everything Expand
  13. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Потрясающая игра уровень графики на каком то заоблочном уровне все механики перекочевали с первой части и были улучшены
  14. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Juegazo. Bugs Cero . Si si cero. Diréis alguno tiene. Claro si los buscas como un poco. Los Glitch lo encuentra en todos los juegos. Pero eso se ir a buscarlo es absurdo.
    Historia increíble , misiones brutales, peleas increíbles y divertidas, técnicamente lo más bestia jamás visto en mundo abierto. En fin locura
  15. Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Super game. The graphics are great, the fight is engaging and the story is well written too.
  16. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    amazing game, graphics, gameplay and story are all 10/10 also i love about it that it makes xbots mad
  17. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This Game stars right after the final event of Horizon Zero Dawn, but Sylens is plotting something with Hades. Meanwhile there's a plague spreading all over the land, so Aloy must find a way to stop it with a copy of Gaia but ir won't be easy to find. Graphics on PS4 are awesome. Now we have a grapplehook to explore higher areas and to Open up blocked paths. It si really fun to play. GreatThis Game stars right after the final event of Horizon Zero Dawn, but Sylens is plotting something with Hades. Meanwhile there's a plague spreading all over the land, so Aloy must find a way to stop it with a copy of Gaia but ir won't be easy to find. Graphics on PS4 are awesome. Now we have a grapplehook to explore higher areas and to Open up blocked paths. It si really fun to play. Great job, Guerrilla!! Expand
  18. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Grandioso videojuego,grandiosa historia y graficos increibles. Resultado, el ardor de los pileros
  19. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game in last 2 years ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... Expand
  20. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Ребята, это реально лучшая игра года! Это невероятно! Сюжет стал намного понятней, графика очень красивая! Единственный минус - это два режима графики. Сони, это смешно… несмотря на это, я все равно поставлю 10/10. Игра супер!Ребята, это реально лучшая игра года! Это невероятно! Сюжет стал намного понятней, графика очень красивая! Единственный минус - это два режима графики. Сони, это смешно… несмотря на это, я все равно поставлю 10/10. Игра супер!
  21. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The new addition to the story ties in and picks back up perfectly from the last game, and I really love the character development of both old and new characters. Another set of features I really love are the new parkour and gliding system, not to mention the incredible graphics get even better. Expand
  22. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Best Game All Time. A masterpiece in this world. Gameplay and story endlevel.
  23. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, I love the new additions that keep everything fresh but it still has the same feel as the first game. Aloy is a great protagonist, I hope to see more from her and the franchise in the future.
  24. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    An amazing game all around. The story, the combat, new weapons/abilities. I have no complaints honestly.
  25. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    I can't stop playing less than 7 hours a day. There's something that pulls me back to it after the first few hours it turns into an addictive game that I dare you to stop playing it
  26. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    They took everything from first game and improved it and polished it then added a whole lot more to it. GOTY has found its winner pretty early
  27. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    The open world is more interesting than in Zero Dawn, like new cutscenes even for small sidequests. Better in all aspects than Zero Dawn
  28. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    All i can say ist the game is marvelous ive been hooked for hours, the improvements from the frist game are obvious and its 10 out of 10 for me
  29. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Amaaaaaazing gameplay, combat and graphics! This is one of the game that won't let you take yourself away from the seat.
  30. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    I have enjoyed every minute of the game so far. New challengeals, enemies and more!
    Exploring old day hotels etc which are now ruins and seeing all thr "old" technology is great. Guerilla Games has delivered on a worthy sequel and I look forward to another play through.
  31. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    La jugabilidad me parece una completa gozada, más con el árbol de habilidades y andar experimentando los diferentes potenciadores de las mismas, algo muy bien logrado, al igual que las misiones secundarias, me pase horas clavado ahí y me tuve que repetir que tenía que seguir la historia principal (la cual es una locura también, no está buena, esta bUENISIMA) pero el mundo es tan exquisitoLa jugabilidad me parece una completa gozada, más con el árbol de habilidades y andar experimentando los diferentes potenciadores de las mismas, algo muy bien logrado, al igual que las misiones secundarias, me pase horas clavado ahí y me tuve que repetir que tenía que seguir la historia principal (la cual es una locura también, no está buena, esta bUENISIMA) pero el mundo es tan exquisito en cultura, gente, máquinas, que me era difícil no querer recorrer cada rincón y hacer de todo, un juego increíble sin duda. Expand
  32. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Ein muss für alle Playstation Benutzer. Super Openworld. Es gibt viel zu tun und man wird dabei nicht langweilig.
  33. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    I've rarely seen such a good sequel. Everything has been improved here that has already distinguished the 1st part. I really liked the story and there is no need to waste any more words on this graphic, especially on the Playstation 5. An incredibly good game.
  34. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am Xbox fan and this is game of the year I wish playstation release this game in xbox Expand
  35. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing graphics,good story,beautiful open world and fun gameplay. Everything you want from the game like this
  36. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Best looking game to date no doubt.
    Really good story too when it kicks off after 4-5 main missions.
  37. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, all night gaming and now to work, **** xDD, probably GOTY 2022
  38. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Literalmente, uno de los mejores juegos de año, no hagáis caso al review bombing, la mitad de esta gente no ha jugado al juego.
  39. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    اللعبة جدا اسطورية صراحتا وتستاهل 10 من 10 وتفوقت على الجزء الاول بمراحل كثيرة وصورت فوق ال ١٠٠ صورة باللعبة ولسا للان ادمان عليها
  40. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Played for about 25 hours as of writing this review. Currently playing on Very Hard difficulty,

    Horizon Forbidden West improves upon 2017's Horizon Zero Dawn in pretty much every way: - The graphics are state of the art. - The world feels alive, is more vibrant, more vertical, denser, and packed with many things to discover. Although if you just want to play it for the story, you
    Played for about 25 hours as of writing this review. Currently playing on Very Hard difficulty,

    Horizon Forbidden West improves upon 2017's Horizon Zero Dawn in pretty much every way:
    - The graphics are state of the art.

    - The world feels alive, is more vibrant, more vertical, denser, and packed with many things to discover. Although if you just want to play it for the story, you can. The game allows you to play as little or as much as you want.

    - There is a lot of dynamic music, which makes the soundtrack fit any situation you find yourself in. I really appreciate stuff like this in games.

    - Traversal is much more open and diverse, with special gear allowing you to explore land, air, and underwater.

    - Animations are a meteoric leap in quality compared to Zero Dawn (facial animations especially).

    - Progression and customisation are much more meaningful, with many skill trees, perks, weapons, and more to choose from. Many new weapon types are added, and new additions "Valour Surges" and "Weapon Skills" provide even more choice in how you want to proceed in battle.

    - Side quests are significantly better, with most feeling-like main quests.

    - UI is streamlined, and many QoL features are added. Some favourites of mine are the addition of a Quick Scan for your Focus, allowing you to detect points of interest instantly without needing to slow down the gameplay with a Precise Scan from the Focus, and the addition of a Stash. The Stash collects all excess materials gained during gameplay, making the tedious inventory management in Zero Dawn a thing of the past. All you do now is click the "Restock" button when you access a Stash and you're ready to go!

    There are certain aspects that could use some improvement however:
    - Although traversal is significantly better and you can climb many many more things compared to Zero Dawn, do not expect freedom on the level of Breath of the Wild. You are still relegated to specific points to climb. Because of this, you will be using R3 a lot to see what you can and cannot climb. It's a bit of a weird middle ground and I do hope that in maybe a 3rd game, Guirella can come up with a climbing system that does provide the level of freedom Breath of the Wild has, without making Aloy look like Spider-Man with her sticking to any and every surface.

    - Melee combat is also significantly better compared to Zero Dawn, with a bunch of new combos added...but it's still not great to be honest. It requires a lot of investment in your build to make it viable against machines, and it still feels quite floaty. There are Weapon Skills and Valour Surges that augment melee, but you will be sticking to ranged combat most of the time, especially on harder difficulties were enemies are strong enough to one or two shot you.

    - Performance Mode could be better. Although it provides a locked 60fps (which is awesome), there is a noticeable drop in fidelity, with more shimmering, and pop-in present. This will be better or worse for you depending on the resolution and how big your display is. I personally find 30fps atrocious to play on, so I just deal with it. If you want a fully uncompromised experience, then the inevitable future PC port will provide that. With all, the game still looks amazing on Performance Mode.

    One thing I will have to mention is that the game is noticeably buggier compared to Zero Dawn. It's no Cyberpunk 2077 at launch, but I did encounter some minor traversal glitches, some graphical glitches, and at one point, a memory leak that made the game drop from 60fps to 30fps with frame skipping. This was easily fixed by resetting the game. Guirella are evidently on top of this by releasing patches and hotfixes quickly to further polish the game.

    Story wise, the game expects you to know the story and lore of Horizon Zero Dawn and its Frozen Wilds DLC from the onset of Forbidden West. It has been 5 years since Zero Dawn released, so if you don't remember crucial things from that game then I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend either watching a recap or playing the game before playing Forbidden West. If you do not, then I guarantee that you will be lost from the jump. There is a short recap at the start of Forbidden West but it's not good enough frankly.

    In conclusion. Horizon Forbidden West is awesome. If you enjoyed Zero Dawn, then I don't see why you won't love this game. Even if you didn't enjoy Zero Dawn that much, I still recommend trying this game out when you have the chance. Its numerous upgrades will most likely provide a much better experience for you.
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  41. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Breathtakingly beautiful game that improves on the original. Definitely recommend!
  42. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    This would be a solid 10 game, if it weren't for some little bugs whichwill most likely be patched.

    All in all really fun game, beautiful scenery, smooth action/gameplay. Would recommend
  43. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    I would give this game a 9.5 if were an option. Typical open world down sides although the Devs have tried to improve this in all areas...A big step up in all areas vs the first game. A true graphical showpiece for the PS5. Some graphical bugs to clean up in future patches
  44. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Até agora foi o melhor jogo q já joguei no ps5! Gameplay envolvente assim como o primeiro! História magnífica assim como no primeiro game! Tem TD pra ser um dos senão o melhor jogo do ano! E tenho ctz q TDS essas notas baixas de 0, 1, são TDS notas de Review bomb, um bando de pela saco fan boy virgem! Vlw flw!!
  45. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Vastly improved over the previous game. High level of attention to details, cutscenes all play out like two people actually conversing in an alive world. Improved melee, tons more outfit/weapon/skill tree customization. My GOTY
  46. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Capricharam no visual e na gameplay, esse jogo é um forte candidato a jogo do ano, esta causando muito choro na concorrência.
  47. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Jogo incrível!! Evolução do primeiro em todos os sentidos , gráficos, jogabiidade e a forma de contar a história. Só quem tá jogando sabe o potencial do game. Parabéns a Sony e Guerrilla por mais um exclusivo Top!!!
  48. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Very Good Sequel, Perfect Graphics, Perfect Audio, Perfect Gameplay, Perfect PS4 Graphics
  49. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Fantastic storyline, well worth the money and graphics to die for. This is a true masterpiece from Guerrilla games.
  50. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Excellent game, same feeling as discovering Zelda BOTW, so much to explore, so beautiful. Music, graphics, gameplay, perfect mix of what a good game should be.
  51. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Excelente jogo, um dos melhores jogos do ano de 2022. Excelente gráficos e ritmo de combates, perfeito!
  52. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've been able to complete, the first one I platinum and I loved it, but in this installment they improved everything 100%. The world, exploration, combat, everything feels so well done that it's a pleasure to play, graphically it is absolutely spectacular, even on PS4 consoles.

    Certainly one of the candidates for the GOTY.
  53. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This game is stunning. However, that great graphics and the foto mode are just a really small of what horizon offers.

    The Soundtrack, the gameplay, the variety of enemies, strats to defeat them, the secondary missios.. everything is great.

    If you own a Play Station, don't think twice, Horizon is a must-Play
  54. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Such a good game! Good graphics and really good story wish I could give 100 for it
  55. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have logged in a solid 20hour in this game tearing into Machines, Collecting Berries, Diving into Sunken caves, walking through and marveling the rich lush world of Horizon; and I have just made it to the Forbidden West. My rating is a 9.5 but I don’t mind rounding up. 1. The Side quest are so good I’ve essentially been looking for them instead of playing the main story and what’s great about them is they seamlessly guide back to the main story! Not the first game to do it but it’s well done here. 2. The machines are absolutely well done! The AI for their behavior is quite interesting, they have strategies in their approach, they also have self preservation behavior when they are on the brink of elimination.

    3. At first the combat seemed a bit clunky, but once you get a hang of the combat, the fluidity is impeccable, the amount of possibilities in how you take down enemies. 4. The Story so far is a much more mature take on the first one, very political, and the attention to tribe culture and their interactions with the world and one another is so well crafted so far.

    5. The Sounds of Horizon is really one of the secret sauce of this game in my opinion. the way the songs will get more upbeat as you are in the thick of battle, the way it becomes a backdrop when you’re just exploring, the choice of Instruments for each major part of the game tells a story of deep folklore and Story.

    6. I don’t need to say much about the graphics, I’ve spent some time in photo mode and go see it for yourself. Oh and the fun of playing board games and practice your combos in melee pits is such a great addition to the game! The game has a few bugs here and there but nothing game breaking, just bit immersion breaking but it’s very short lived.
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  56. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Improvement garantee over the first chapter. For true fans of the franchise is a mandatory game.
    Congratulations on the good job
  57. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Increible apartado grafico y jugabilidad, buena historia y bien narrado, sin duda un juego perfecto
  58. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Muito bom mesmo! Não deixou nada a desejar. Estou jogando pelo PS4 e até o momento não tive nenhuma decepção. Gráficos e jogabilidade nota 10!
  59. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Ainda estou jogando, mas até agora simplesmente perfeito. I'm still playing, but so far just perfect.
  60. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Great game, beautiful graphics, lots to do. Even for someone that never played the first, I can follow along enough and enjoy. Will play the other once I finish this one.
  61. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grande jogo… Graficamente muito bonito, história e jogabilidade muito boa. Expand
  62. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Природа в игре шикарная! Играешь и смакуешь.
    Особенно понравилось растительность и дальность прорисовки даже в режиме производительность.
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  63. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Uma das melhores sequências que eu já joguei, o jogo é lindo graficamente, a história se encaixa muito bem e ver a evolução das mecânicas do jogo e da personagem são uma maravilha aos apreciadores de bons jogos.
  64. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    It’s amazing. It’s gorgeous. Beautiful open world. This game is awesome.
  65. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This game is just short of a MasterClass. The only issue I’ve had so far is that sometimes the climbing and platforming can feel a bit clunky. Otherwise this game is just perfection, the new fighting mechanics are insanely fun and the visuals are superb . Well done guerilla, you guys really nailed this.
  66. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    O segundo episódio desta saga, simplesmente espetacular, já estou jogando pela segunda vez, boa história, jogabilidade perfeita, adorei.
  67. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best of this generation until now! The mechanics, the visuals and the story are all breathtaking! Expand
  68. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Sensacional melhor jogo do ano um espetáculo gostei muito eu e minha esposa adoramos
  69. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game. Amazing graphics, great story, this is definitely my GoTY. I was super hyped and it never let me down.
  70. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Muy bueno el juego fallos como todos pero nada q te agá dejar de jugar una maravilla
  71. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    I really love this game. It is not perfect. Certain bugs and glitches happen but that’s something patches can fix. None of the bugs were game breaking. For me at least. About 6-8 hours in is when the game really takes off. Give or take. When it comes to graphical fidelity, this game raises the bar. The facial animations are amazing! As well as the foliage. Have not beaten the game yet, I’mI really love this game. It is not perfect. Certain bugs and glitches happen but that’s something patches can fix. None of the bugs were game breaking. For me at least. About 6-8 hours in is when the game really takes off. Give or take. When it comes to graphical fidelity, this game raises the bar. The facial animations are amazing! As well as the foliage. Have not beaten the game yet, I’m a side quest junkie lol. But so far, I’m having such a great time. Only negatives I have is I just wish the bugs wasn’t present and maybe, just maybe the melee combat system was a tad better. I know this game is getting review bombed but honestly, play this game. It’s really worth your time. If good narrative and open world is your thing, then this won’t miss. Expand
  72. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    The graphics are AMAZING! The combat feels very clean and more intense, a big leap from the first game (horizon zero dawn). The characters interaction is some of the best iv experienced in a Open world RPG. This game is well worth the hype.
  73. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Quel plaisir de retrouver Aloy ! La grosse claque aussi bien visuelle que sur l’histoire qui est vraiment top ! La manette PS5 est un vrai plus !
  74. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    O primeiro jogo é MUITO bom e esse superou todas as minha expectativas.Realmente incrível.
  75. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    I was there day 1 for the first game because the robot dinosaurs looked great and now I'm here because there was a lot more than just that in Zero Dawn. Forbidden West brings a lot more on top of what I already loved in the first game, I don't see how I couldn't give it anything else besides a 10.
  76. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    As mecânicas estão melhores em relação ao jogo anterior, história está mais emocionante e os gráficos estão simplesmente lindo. A água e a vegetação está ANIMAL! Amei os novos inimigos, principalmente aquela cobra gigante. Guerrilha fazendo jus há perfeição!
  77. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo é uma continuação direta do Zero Dawn, que continua sendo um jogo incrivel até hoje, Forbidden West consegue ser superior a todos os aspectos do Zero Dawn, Música, Grafico, Paisagem, Textura, tudo.
    Apesar de alguns problemas técnicos e o fato do cabelo da aloy continuar estranho, coisa que acontece desde o primeiro jogo, não é nada que atrapalhe, mais as vezes é um pouco encomodo
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  78. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West is an absolutely breathtaking experience from the many gorgeous vistas to the new gadgets you get to play around with in the west. Guerilla games is really flexing some serious open world next level genre intuitive quests as well as side quests that blend seem less with the main quest action. The combat system really feels more fluid than it’s predecessor in everyHorizon Forbidden West is an absolutely breathtaking experience from the many gorgeous vistas to the new gadgets you get to play around with in the west. Guerilla games is really flexing some serious open world next level genre intuitive quests as well as side quests that blend seem less with the main quest action. The combat system really feels more fluid than it’s predecessor in every way adding a new sense of immersion as you annihilate machine after machine. The level of detail the PS5 can showcase is mind blowing. I can’t wait to see where God of War will push the boundaries of visual fidelity even more until then you will find me in the forbidden west. Expand
  79. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Gorgeous world, lots to do and has improved on the original game immensely. Haven't encountered any bugs other than geometry issues. Excellent release, Guerilla.
  80. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    I have been waiting so long for a game like the Witcher 3 & my wait is finally over, This game is amazing from Next gen facal Animations to Side Quests that are meaningful not dumb fetch quests you get in most open world games (looking at you Assassins Creed) Ive only played 20 hours so far & I have to say this is a must, If you enjoyed witcher 3 you will love this game, I do recommend youI have been waiting so long for a game like the Witcher 3 & my wait is finally over, This game is amazing from Next gen facal Animations to Side Quests that are meaningful not dumb fetch quests you get in most open world games (looking at you Assassins Creed) Ive only played 20 hours so far & I have to say this is a must, If you enjoyed witcher 3 you will love this game, I do recommend you play the first game otherwise the story wont impact as mush & you will encounter plot holes going in blind into Forbidden West, their is no way this game can get 0 or 1 in metacritic so be mindful that people who cant play the game because they dont own a playstation, want this game to be bad, the fact the game is amazing makes their job harder to review bomb this game, with so many positve reviews leaving the fake reviews in thier dust.
    The only complaint i have with the game is the movement is very arkward. I was shocked at the detail & expressions on NPC faces, ive never seen anything like it, at times faces look real, the story has a way of engaging you with its twists just when you start to get tired of playing, you are excited to see the outcome. I really didnt like Horizon zero dawn much it was an OK game to me but this,this Forbidden West is one of the best games i havent even completed yet
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  81. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    top notch game in every aspect from start to finish. what open workd game should aspire to be like.
  82. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Jogo muito bom e não merece sofrer esse hate de bostinhas Aloy é uma protagonista foda e ponto ❤️
  83. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Major improvement over Zero Dawn. Combat is more satisfying, skill trees are more robust and allow different play styles, shieldwing is a game changer. Animations are resolved now, side quests are more fun and rewarding. 10/10!
  84. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an amazing open world game
    and The graphic is insane for the Alloy and Landscapes
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  85. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    100 times better than the first one , the graphics are on par with UE5 it’s incredible and runs flawlessly without any frame drops . The graphics will blow ur mind I promise , the story is compelling and flows like a river and the combat is complex and immersive like a wave in the sea , fighting machines is movie quality and feels like I’m fighting a real life transformers , it’s100 times better than the first one , the graphics are on par with UE5 it’s incredible and runs flawlessly without any frame drops . The graphics will blow ur mind I promise , the story is compelling and flows like a river and the combat is complex and immersive like a wave in the sea , fighting machines is movie quality and feels like I’m fighting a real life transformers , it’s incredible.
    their is nothing I can say bad , this game truly is the best game ever made and I wasn’t a fan of the first one ..OMG SERIOUSLY IS PHENOMENAL I PROMISE YOU .love it and will play every last mission - side mission until the game is 1000 percent complete ❤️
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  86. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Решил помочь этой игре избавиться от незаслуженного ревью-бомбинга низких оценок! :)
  87. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incrível, jogo excepcional, gráficos, jogabilidade, história, e o henredo. Expand
  88. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    AMAZING! The graphics and the gameplay are great but the story is the high point and you can easily replay Horizon Forbidden West more than once!
  89. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo está incrível no Ps5 muitas revelações para uma história que terá continuação ainda.
    Já no PS4 alguns defeitos mas dá para entender como é adaptar um jogo incrível deste para geração anterior.
    Sem dúvidas concorre ao GOTY deste ano fácil.
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  90. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Best of 2022! Every Gamers must play it!!! Cry all haters!! PS5 is the Best console ever!!
  91. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Everything from Horizon Zero Dawn was improved. Game is really really great!
  92. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Horizon: Forbidden West is an enjoyable game from start to finish which easily allows you to become lost in its virtual mythology. The gameplay, sound, and graphics work hand-in-hand to create an engaging PS5 title. It’s also well-written and directed by the developers with fantastic voice acting and a soundtrack that sounds it has been taken from a Hollywood blockbuster which makes thisHorizon: Forbidden West is an enjoyable game from start to finish which easily allows you to become lost in its virtual mythology. The gameplay, sound, and graphics work hand-in-hand to create an engaging PS5 title. It’s also well-written and directed by the developers with fantastic voice acting and a soundtrack that sounds it has been taken from a Hollywood blockbuster which makes this game a masterpiece on the PlayStion Expand
  93. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Excellent game, amazing graphically and a great sequel! Highly recommended!!
  94. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Truly beautiful game! This game improves on everything, beautiful huge world, new intricate enemies, new combat and new weapons. Another amazing game. Thank You Guerilla Games!
  95. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Very thrilling experience with a diverse open world ranging from forests to deserts, not only is there more choice in weaponry but a wider range in outfits and melee combat.
  96. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Fantastic Game,
    Another banger game made under Playstation.
    Great story, stunning graphics and adicting gameplay.
    10/10
  97. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Such a beautiful and fun game. Story is put together well and side missions bring life to the game. In resolution mode I did experience frame rate drops that caused serious gameplay issues. Performance mode is possibly one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve had. Aloy is such a joy to take control of and is an amazing character.
  98. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Horizon Forbidden Dawn is a visual masterpiece with excellent mechanics that take all of the best features and gameplay that made its predecessor a PlayStation exclusive phenomenon, and builds on them with great finesse. The story and journey itself is immersive and beyond captivating, and the one critique I had about Zero Dawn, the dialogue and awkwardness/computer-like tone of theHorizon Forbidden Dawn is a visual masterpiece with excellent mechanics that take all of the best features and gameplay that made its predecessor a PlayStation exclusive phenomenon, and builds on them with great finesse. The story and journey itself is immersive and beyond captivating, and the one critique I had about Zero Dawn, the dialogue and awkwardness/computer-like tone of the characters when conversing seems to have been noticed by the developers and has been improved substantially as well. Although Zero Dawn had very few negative aspects, the creators of Forbidden West clearly paid very close attention to each and every critique to the first installment in the series, even those of the most minimal importance, and has put extensive work into improving every single thing in this game. A minor thing I noticed earlier while playing that I have never experienced in a video game apart from when the character you are controlling runs into an NPC and knocks them over is that an NPC I observed walking down the street tripped on their own accord without Aloy or anyone else near them, just out of their own clumsiness I initially thought. After stumbling and tripping slightly, the NPC then turned around and kicked what seemed to be the little rock that they had tripped over in frustration, then turned around and continued their walk. Little nuances like this show the absolute immensity of the production’s attention to detail and their desire to make the game as similar to human reality as possible, the only difference being that HFW is set in the future after technology has reached an extent far beyond where we were currently are in our reality in 2022 and the world has been taken over so to say by these advanced machines. The graphics are beyond stunning, and I can honestly say this may very well be the most beautiful video game ever created at this point in time. Although it is also available for PS4 and I’m sure the graphics are still stunning on that console (I played HZD on PS4 and it was still absolutely incredible), this game takes a leap display wise on the next-generation hardware. Standing on a hill, watching the sky turn an orangish-pink as the sun begins its descent across the horizon (no pun intended, and both hearing and watching the wind blow and witnessing each blade of grass and all of the trees and its leaves sway at the mercy of the air flow, it’s quite the view. This game is a must-have. The combat and experience itself is just as awesome as Zero Dawn, just slightly enhanced. It’s hard to improve the numerous features and mechanics that were already near perfect from the first game, but they definitely did their best to and succeeded, along with greatly succeeding in polishing any of the points that were viewed with critique and negatively from Zero Dawn. 10/10. Game of the Year nominee, and I dare say hands down winner, in my opinion. Join us and Aloy on a journey to the Forbidden West! Expand
  99. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Better than zero dawn, beautiful graphics. Love the improvement. Dutch proud.
Metascore
88

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.