Horizon Forbidden West

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7.9

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  1. kerempekcabuk
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Best game ever. Fight with machines are great. Really loved it. Better then first game.
  2. Djyulis
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    One of the best game I’ve ever played, visually stunning and massive improvement from the first one, an open world that has exceeded my expectations in every way possible and a dense and complex story which won’t be like to some because of those reasons but will be the perfect one for people who likes movies, books and tv shows with this level of complexity, a masterpiece
  3. Davesnake
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Graficamente es maravilloso, musica y sonido rozando la perfeccion, jugabilidad equilibrada y fluida, historia bien contada y envolvente. Tiene algunos bugs, pero que no empañan la experiencia. Totalmente recomendado
  4. Stekie
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    I don't normally ever post reviews but in the case of this masterpiece I think it's warranted, especially because others are review bombing this for no reason other than "this game is over hyped". Any review that is less than a 4 should not be taken seriously in my opinion.

    One of the most beautiful games I've ever played. Personally I really enjoyed the story but that will be    I don't normally ever post reviews but in the case of this masterpiece I think it's warranted, especially because others are review bombing this for no reason other than "this game is over hyped". Any review that is less than a 4 should not be taken seriously in my opinion.

    One of the most beautiful games I've ever played.
    Personally I really enjoyed the story but that will be personally opinion.
    An open world game that it's just filler in the world, the side quests are engaging and there is plenty to find just by wondering the world.    … Expand
  5. Heramix
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Muy buen juego con uno que otro defecto en la vista por la niebla a distancia, en si no afecta y el juego es disfrutable
  6. alvarognz99
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, one of the better open world games that I have played in my life.
  7. swiggetyswooty9
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    I really enjoyed this sequel. It changes up the plot pacing and themes vs the first game to keep things fresh.

    The face modeling also stood out compared to the first game, where the models really looked like they were talking in this one.

    This game really doesn't fill in a ton of gaps from the first game, so you'll probably want to play the first.
  8. Ali55
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Absolutely Amazing I Loved The First One And I Love This One Even More They Are Too Fun Must Get Em 1 Million Percent Your Money
  9. Flubby84
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Best game I’ve played for years.
    If you enjoy playing single player, story driven open world games like ghost of Tsushima, red dead 2 etc, this is a must play game.
    Combat is slick, varied and challenging, beautiful scenary and lots to explore. Character models are excellent, the story is epic, full of twists and original. The gfx speak for themselves, and the attention to detail    Best game I’ve played for years.
    If you enjoy playing single player, story driven open world games like ghost of Tsushima, red dead 2 etc, this is a must play game.
    Combat is slick, varied and challenging, beautiful scenary and lots to explore. Character models are excellent, the story is epic, full of twists and original. The gfx speak for themselves, and the attention to detail throughout the whole game is second to none.

    There’s no way this could ever be a 0/10 game, even if you hated the story , the gameplay and attention to detail alone deserves a 7 minimum, not to mention there being nearly 0 issues at launch with regards to performance and bugs.

    Such a shame so many people review bomb it with rediculous of low score for no reason, they’ve clearly not played it and just want to hate on Sony for whatever reason.
    Watch YouTube videos, make up your own mind, don’t trust the opinions of the trolls, it’s a just have game abs the best release so far on new generation consoles    … Expand
  10. Battlefranky83
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    There are still a few bugs here & there, but still an excellent game. I'm sure it will be better given time with updates.
  11. Juniorgasperi
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Excelente visual, personagens cativantes, história envolvente e ótima mecânica de combate.
  12. Emerson23
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    enjoyable game, beautiful world, interesting characters, and stupid climb game. hope next time we can climb everywhere
  13. Lecorsiau
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Superbe jeux J'adore le travail effectué Il est juste sublime avec un superbe scénario Merci beaucoup pour votre travail absolument sensationnelle
  14. Bielbster88
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Such a beautiful game! Seems more difficult than the first but just as amazing. You'll definitely need to play the first game to the end of the main quest
  15. Kamicase013
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Game impressionante ....tanto graficamente como toda movimentação. Cenários lindos e jogabilidade perfeita. Dififil algum jogo superar esse ano, talvez somente GoW Ragnarok
  16. MrJB
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    El juego se mueve increíblemente bien, se mejoró el combate mucho en comparación del primero, gráficamente es deslumbrante, las críticas y pedradas dadas son sumamente subjetivas y movidas por intereses, si hay que ser objetivo, es gran juego de 8.5-9
  17. LawSnow
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    Well could be better horizon zero dawn better i think so i think its just a dlc
  18. nestorrenn
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Hermoso, gigante y épico.
    Uno de los mejores mundo abierto creados.
    Recomendado.-
  19. geangu
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Que buen juego, la historia es muy buena, las misiones secundarias son geniales y seguro que si salen DLC estarán de lujo
  20. Akxid
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    A solo game that needs an internet connection! We walk on the head... SONY!!! WHAT DID YOU EXPECT!
  21. MiguelUT
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Super solid game. If there were fewer weird visual glitches I'd say 10/10 but because of textures not loading sometimes and the occasional screen flicker for no reason, I'm going 9. As far as gameplay goes, more of the same winning formula from the first one. A few new weapons but nother Earth Shattering, just a little more variety. The major improvements come in the form of the myriadSuper solid game. If there were fewer weird visual glitches I'd say 10/10 but because of textures not loading sometimes and the occasional screen flicker for no reason, I'm going 9. As far as gameplay goes, more of the same winning formula from the first one. A few new weapons but nother Earth Shattering, just a little more variety. The major improvements come in the form of the myriad side quests, errands, challenges and the like, along with the deep and profound relationships Aloy develops with some of her compatriots throughout the game. Love how the plot ties into the first one (and Frozen Wilds). Very fun. Very moving at times. 2022's first Must Play on the PS5, IMO.… Expand
  22. lalosan
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    I made the mistake of playing through the first one on my pc before the sequel came out, going from max settings 4k 120hz to 4k 30 on my ps5 was not a good idea lol don't even get me started on the performance mode looks like fsr performance terrible image quality and from the 10 hours I've played it seems like an okay game but its hard to play a game when both graphics modes are fatally flawed.
  23. Cornstash
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    Amazing game!!! In my Top 5 for sure.
    Amazing graphics, gameplay, story. Side quest are much better then the first game.
  24. Capitaonerd
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Game of Sony, beautiful and very good gameplay, fantastic cinematics.… Expand
  25. Luiska31
    Feb 24, 2022
    5
    the game is amazing, every aspect was taken care of to the point that the growth that guerrilla is having is noticeable, Alloy becomes a character with more strength and determined to give her best to fulfill her mission. This is the first game of the new generation in which this change is noticeable.
  26. ebinho
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Ótimo game ,assim como o primeiro game,nesse evoluíram tudo o que já era bom, diversão garantida!
  27. Jst_rcklss
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The great awaited sequel to an unprecedented game that delivers … Expand
  28. Cloud5991
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    So to "eveyone" Review Bombing this game, most useless excuses I see here are the following:
    1.) Bad Graphics - Where for art thou, I have yet to see any at all? Very minor loading of things, beautiful best graphic game since Red Dead Redemption 2.
    2.) No New Gameplay - So pretty much everything that is the game itself is not there, diving, gliding, enhanced visuals for climbing with the    So to "eveyone" Review Bombing this game, most useless excuses I see here are the following:
    1.) Bad Graphics - Where for art thou, I have yet to see any at all? Very minor loading of things, beautiful best graphic game since Red Dead Redemption 2.
    2.) No New Gameplay - So pretty much everything that is the game itself is not there, diving, gliding, enhanced visuals for climbing with the Focus, Skill Trees, the whole UI?
    3.) Bugs and Unfinished - Where? Cyberpunk Much?
    4.) Co op - PVP - When would this game genre ever have that, why lower the quality with that?
    5.) Characters themselves - So are we actually talking Horizon Zero Dawn at this point? They are waaaay more expressive and not "choppy and bland." like their predecessors.
    6.) Bad Writing - So far story wise its been great, a step up from previous title. Are you sure your not reading a script from The Room?
    7.) Combat Mechanics - Feel clunky. ( -_- ) No far from it. Alloy moves much more fluently then she ever has, with a more extensive arsenal at your finger tips.
    I feel this game has come a long way from its previous title in the series, the longer the game takes to make or is delayed, the better the game will be, always.    … Expand
  29. Flursh
    Feb 24, 2022
    5
    So I’ve had to play 20+hours in the last week or so and I have to say I’m very disappointed. The game looks absolutely gorgeous, but is held back by clunky controls, seriously outdated UI, and cheesy dialog. I’m actually very confused why so many Critics are giving the game blind praise when the whole experience feels mediocre. I could not stomach the cringe from the first game so I wentSo I’ve had to play 20+hours in the last week or so and I have to say I’m very disappointed. The game looks absolutely gorgeous, but is held back by clunky controls, seriously outdated UI, and cheesy dialog. I’m actually very confused why so many Critics are giving the game blind praise when the whole experience feels mediocre. I could not stomach the cringe from the first game so I went into this one trying so hard to like it, but I just can’t. There is a really unique concept here in terms of story, but it’s executed so generically that it’s just not interesting. When you encounter hordes of machines and they just constantly pounce on you regardless of a well timed roll the game just feels incredibly frustrating and unfinished. All I can say is thank god Elden Ring comes out tomorrow so I can play a game that’s ACTUALLY fun to play.… Expand
  30. Mephistopheles_
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece in gaming that will never be forgotten. This is generation defining.
  31. Casey5934
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    The game is gorgeous, it plays well, and the character development is amazing. A few minor framerate glitches here and there, about 4 in 40+ hours of play, for me. The story can "start slow" for some, but I didn't feel that way.
  32. Kmee0507
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    This is an exceptionally gorgeous open world game. Sublime combat and storytelling make this a must play for any PlayStation owner. The level of detail in the world and the quality of life improvements truly make this game shine.
  33. yasino21
    Feb 27, 2022
    1
    Is it fun? Yes. Is it in a playable state? Kinda. Should you wait until the patch that fixes the stuttering and FPS issues bugs and glitches

    So far Good but need improvements and better optimization.
  34. BlueSA
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Good game can do a lot in the world and nice experience , so many bosses and nice environment
  35. cheesehead3919
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    HFW has managed to improve on almost all aspects of HZD, which is very rare these days from a sequel. The graphics are absolutely stunning and the combat feels just as good as the first. The new machines are absolutely incredible and the new weapons to take them on are very fun to use.

    My biggest worry going into the game was the story. HZD had such a unique story and I was worried that    HFW has managed to improve on almost all aspects of HZD, which is very rare these days from a sequel. The graphics are absolutely stunning and the combat feels just as good as the first. The new machines are absolutely incredible and the new weapons to take them on are very fun to use.

    My biggest worry going into the game was the story. HZD had such a unique story and I was worried that HFW wasn't going to be able to capture that same charm now that the mystery behind the Old Ones had been revealed. But holy cow has HFW delivered on the story! I cannot get enough of the lore and I'm always choosing every available dialogue option to hear every little tidbit. This is a game that's truly worth of 9's and 10's unlike Elden Ring.    … Expand
  36. gtxbru
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible. Graphically stunning! Animations are top notch. The world is dense and vibrant. Foliage is superb. Story is outstanding. Highly recommend.
  37. Lil_hotdog_92
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    I can't stress enough how amazing this game is! The attention to details and the story is absolutely incredible. I have easily lost myself in this world and I can definitely see myself 100% completing the game. I can't recommend this game enough!
  38. PainfulTimez
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Omg this game is absolutely amazing! The story, the graphics, the gameplay, the enemies, the characters just everything is 10/10 gaming perfection!

    MUST BUY GAME!
  39. Viper335
    Jan 19, 2023
    3
    In a nutshell, this game is just very overrated.
    The only advantage is very beautifull visually. Very nice models of characters and machines, it's really looks like a very hard job.
    That's where her goodness ends. The plot, in comparison with the first part, does not look like something new and interesting. Rather, it is simply bloated for scale and spectacle, but is otherwise completely    In a nutshell, this game is just very overrated.
    The only advantage is very beautifull visually. Very nice models of characters and machines, it's really looks like a very hard job.
    That's where her goodness ends. The plot, in comparison with the first part, does not look like something new and interesting. Rather, it is simply bloated for scale and spectacle, but is otherwise completely empty.
    Secondary tasks are added as if absolutely for the sake of appearance and are of no interest. Together with a disgusting level design, in which the player's route is sometimes completely illogical.
    I liked the first part, but the second does not bring anything new and interesting, but rather the opposite, the new content, which was added as if for show, is more of an annoyance than an interest. Considering that Sony has a lot of games in this setting, it is clearly inferior in uniqueness.    … Expand
  40. Kingbubba
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    If you like Horizon Zero Dawn, you will love Forbidden West. Also by far the most graphical advances of any game at the time of release.
  41. George1983x
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    best game of the year,amazing graphics and gameplay,great story.well done guerilla
  42. Vinking
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    One of the most beautiful and detailed game i ever played, has amazing history and quests !!
  43. FlimFlam
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    10/10. The first game was already great but this is everything that game was only better in every single way. It's everything you'd want in a sequel.
  44. Alfihurt99
    Mar 11, 2022
    5
    This game is just decent. Nothing special what so ever. I have played these games since Far Cry 3 they never change. All these open world games play and feel the same the only difference is that they have different names.
  45. Beeps71
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West is a Sequel that greatly improves upon Zero Dawn. From improved graphics to the stunning story telling. I won't spoil though I will say their are many times in the story where your gonna be pleasantly surprised. Especially when it comes to returning characters.
  46. Ioria
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely amazing!! An improvement on the first one in almost everything! Sure, combat could get very hectic and I cursed at the screen quite a few times, but even so - it took me a little over 100 hours of mostly glorious playtime to finish the main quest, all major side missions, and explore this huge and living world to my heart's content, and I only encountered two or three times where there was a slight glitch in the environment where a plant clipped into Aloy somewhere for a second - no other other bugs whatsoever. A very polished game from the day one! I had quite high expectations, and they managed to surpass even those. There were fewer side quests, but every one of them felt hand-crafted and interesting. There were tons of other , more generic repetitive things to do as well, such as taking over enemy camps and getting specific machine parts, and I liked that these were in their separate category, not labelled as side quest. So I knew what I could expect, pretty much. The graphics were good, the only thing that stood out a bit was the cutscene weirdness sometimes... characters would have awkward pauses, or they would look in a weird direction, not directly at their conversation partner. I don't whether that was deliberate, but overall I can forgive that for the whole incredible experience this game delivers. The story is an interesting continuation from the first one - this game delivers something truly unique in its entirety, something that has not been told in this form before, which is pretty rare, actually. There were so many moments where I thought, 'Oh my god, I have never done this in a video game before!!', and that's quite a feat. Even the ending credits are mind-blowingly beautiful. The only thing I am sad about right now, is that I might have to wait another five years to be able to play the final installment of this amazing experience. I really can't wait to fly to victory on the wings of the ten again :)… Expand
  47. SlavSuperStar
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, I sent about 90 hours in and still have many things to do! Main quest was just perfect! Thank you guerrilla!!!
  48. Northlighforge
    Jan 18, 2023
    5
    I loved Zero Dawn and Forbidden West adds so much of the extra stuff I wished it would. The developers did a lot of things very well and it shows. Unfortunately, the core elements have suffered tremendously. The combat is a chore at its best but most of the time it just ruins the experience. I believe I understand what the designers were try to do but this is definitely not it. I’ve triedI loved Zero Dawn and Forbidden West adds so much of the extra stuff I wished it would. The developers did a lot of things very well and it shows. Unfortunately, the core elements have suffered tremendously. The combat is a chore at its best but most of the time it just ruins the experience. I believe I understand what the designers were try to do but this is definitely not it. I’ve tried to give this game a chance multiple times but it just isn’t fun. Although the world is definitely something to behold, the gameplay itself lives in the shadow of its predecessor. I truly hope the next game is better. Zero Dawn’s mechanics with Forbidden West world building would be amazing.… Expand
  49. Ragedragon
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
    Runs beautifully in Performance mode on PS5 although glitches are common. Interesting story, fun to play, a lot bigger in scope than the first. A worthy sequel.
  50. Nobodyplay
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Beutiful game, really a worthy sequel at the level of Horizon Zero Dawn, is amazing
  51. Mattdelduca
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    Just a good rpg. Graphics are awesome and fun gameplay. Good weapons and controls, maybe a little too long to get through the dialogue but still good.
  52. sameerrazaali
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Definitely one of the best games ever made. I experienced some minor bugs but overall experience was amazing. Great story, amazing visuals, awesome gameplay, good side quests, vast and beautiful open world.Must play!!
  53. Proof23RU
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    Игра супер! Нравится всё! Сюжет, лор, геймплей, сеттинг, всё круто! Очень рекомендую любителям открытых миров.
    Снимаю балл за падение разрешения в некоторых локациях на ps5 в режиме производительности
  54. nanamilk
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    I bought the ps5 because of horizon.
    It doesn't disappoint either.
    worldview and story.
    And
    Most of all, it's fun.
    I think it's the best game of my life.
  55. Riven23
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Muy buen juego, me ha parecido un muy buen juego comparandolo con Zero Dawn
  56. 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
  57. Bartoszk
    Apr 1, 2022
    5
    Game does work with 60 FPS perfectly, it seems to be the best game I've ever played.
  58. Elkingnene
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Amazing game amazing graphics honestly the best game out right now .. good music .. really addicting and the upgrades combo are amazing i love the fights with the bosses amazing performance… im looking forward platinum trophy this game
  59. TheGreenRoom
    May 9, 2022
    9
    A fantastic and beautiful game. Sequels usually have a lot to live up to and its hard to make a good one. But in this case, Guerrilla Games did an awesome job. This game builds from Zero Dawn in almost every way. As of now, this game has some of the best graphics ever made, and its probably Horizon's number one strength. The open world, and specifically the underwater world is gorgeous andA fantastic and beautiful game. Sequels usually have a lot to live up to and its hard to make a good one. But in this case, Guerrilla Games did an awesome job. This game builds from Zero Dawn in almost every way. As of now, this game has some of the best graphics ever made, and its probably Horizon's number one strength. The open world, and specifically the underwater world is gorgeous and realistic. And the gameplay is almost as good as the graphics. Fighting machines is still a blast and even more immersive. The story, the writing and acting are all excellent as well. This game is very well rounded. I did have some minor issues with this game however. There were a few glitches here and there with machines getting stuck in walls, but nothing major. Also, I noticed traversal over rough terrain was not very smooth. Some of the dialogue would drag out a little, but most that was optional so it's no big deal. Overall, this was an amazing game that should be a game of the year contender.… Expand
  60. JAB44
    May 9, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es fascinante, a mi me encantó, aúnque sigo sintiendo que pudo ser mejor y pudo ser un gran evento en la historia de loa videojuegos me siento muy contento con el, siento que la historia se fue un poco lejos con el tema de los Zenith, talvez a algo mas fantasioso pero si lo piensas bien desde el primer juego te dan un guiño sutil ade haia donde se can a ir las cosas, y es incluso lógico desde cierto punto de vista, espero la historia mejore, y en la tercer entrega consiga ese 10 cerrado, gran juego 100 porciento recomendado, mas en la versión PS5, ahi es donde de verdad se disfruta… Expand
  61. Gamer9402
    May 13, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horizon Forbidden West - A great game for the most part, but let down by little things that begin to add up. FW offers a lot for the player who is willing to sink the hours in. The trouble is, will you? Over my near 36 hours on this title I can’t say I put it down overwhelmed or astonished. Though there were moments that truly sent a shiver down my spine for their uniqueness (desert/Las Vegas moment with the embers lighting it all up), they are often let down by lengthy tunnel/dungeon crawls. It seems the devs decided to ‘drag’ out this title imo. Every. Single. Thing. You do, you ride for ages, get there, then the cliche ‘oh but you must help me first’. It’s really beginning to grind my gears with open world games. The two just don’t combine well. At all. Yet developers seem to have a massive hard on for it. This coupled with the not so smooth or fluent movement system in this game which has you climbing objects and walls where Aloy will be fine then suddenly grind to a halt, or fail to grab the object in the first place. Though this didn’t happen to me a lot, it was enough to sour my taste for any exploration in the game. It’s unique at first, but soon the cauldrons and delves, every where you go for anything quest or story related often involves going underground. I don’t want to. I have this lush and gorgeous open world up above? It’s things like this, the constant move x to x position, carry heavy object to position, grapple this into place, tear off this grill. It’s repetitive and gets boring, all to quick because you do it over and over and we have been in games for years now. Aether was my favourite, shortly followed by Neptune. But the rest of the game just fell flat for me, with no real compelling element apart from the Far Zenith. Beta could have been this fantastic character along with the others you encounter which are genuinely great! But the relationship between B and Aloy? It just didn’t make sense. How can Aloy be so compassionate and caring for strangers, yet a clone, who is evidently a vital component to progressing she has an almost teenager outburst at because shes been forced her entire creation? It’s things like this that choked up the story for me. So by the time I’d collected the first three Gaia nodes I was simply burnt out. The pacing just wasn’t great, I firmly believe the game could have benefited from shortening the main story just that smidge, then allowing you to do some of the beautifully crafted side missions. 7/10 - The graphics while superb don’t redeem a clunky cluster fudge of a story and mediocre (I’m talking worst than the original AC) climbing mechanics. Whilst the combat feels as fresh and as fun as ever, I was hoping for a lot more from this game considering the world on offer. Maybe it’s just because I got burnt out on the story, but it would of been fantastic to see more of it incorporated instead of shoving me underground constantly. Add on the lengthy travel times until you can fly, (which comes far to late imo) I wonder where they will take this next. Guerilla did a fine job for the most part and I certainly cannot fault their vision for design etc. But clear up the muddy pacing, poor movement and give us more of this open world. Also a fix for both VRR and Fidelity. As of may 2022 it is still choppy and extremely nauseating to play. I stuck to performance. Btw please bring back Killzone. Reboot plz. They were fantastic titles.… Expand
  62. RIVERPLATE14
    Jul 13, 2023
    1
    I gave Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition a 10.
    But I'm going to give this game only a 1 because of the graphics. Why the main character doesn't feel the same as the previous game? why do they make it more "unlikeble".. And I don't want to spoil it but I found out what happens in the DLC... 70 dollars to the trash.
    Go **** yourselfs
  63. Rexxy
    May 27, 2022
    5
    The story is great. Really love the setup and the story and the environment. The gameplay however is awfull. The arena for example exists of challenges that are no fun at all. You get downed / stun locked too much and no way to proper dodge. The riding on mount is very clunky and it randomly stops. The combo melee mechanics are pointless. You use them 1vs1 but 9/10 there are at least 2/3The story is great. Really love the setup and the story and the environment. The gameplay however is awfull. The arena for example exists of challenges that are no fun at all. You get downed / stun locked too much and no way to proper dodge. The riding on mount is very clunky and it randomly stops. The combo melee mechanics are pointless. You use them 1vs1 but 9/10 there are at least 2/3 more people you have to fight with. I really enjoyed HZD but this expansion just makes me want to stop playing it all.
    The dialogs are sometimes annoying because you can't skip them, if i visit a shop multiple times, i do not want to say goodbye in a dialog everything. Just pull up the shop.

    Story: 9/10
    Enviroment: 9/10
    Melee combat 4/10
    Arena: 1/10
    Mount racing: 1/10
    Control and walking: 5/10
    Total: 29/60 points for me.

    I really wanted to enjoy it as much as the first game but its just not that great due the new things.    … Expand
  64. DolphinReviews
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    Dinosaurs are objectively the coolest thing ever. Gingers are not, but dinosaurs are so cool it canceling out the stupid Ginger.
  65. BlackDarkFOX
    Apr 30, 2023
    5
    Just boring gameplay, boring characters, boring soundtrack, boring game with cool graphic.
  66. RasmusLuostarin
    Jul 27, 2022
    9
    Mahtavat maisemat, hahmot ja tehtävät. Grafiikka todella hyvä. Tarina mielenkiintoinen, mutta ei niin mysteerinen kuin esiosa. Tarinassa oli myös muutama kohta mitkä eivät olleet minun mielestä hyviä ratkaisuja. Peliä on paranneltu edelliseen verrattuna, mutta muutama uusi asia pelissä ei miellyttänyt minua: koneratsastus -kilpailu ja lähitaisteluharjoitukset. Myös aseiden ja hahmonMahtavat maisemat, hahmot ja tehtävät. Grafiikka todella hyvä. Tarina mielenkiintoinen, mutta ei niin mysteerinen kuin esiosa. Tarinassa oli myös muutama kohta mitkä eivät olleet minun mielestä hyviä ratkaisuja. Peliä on paranneltu edelliseen verrattuna, mutta muutama uusi asia pelissä ei miellyttänyt minua: koneratsastus -kilpailu ja lähitaisteluharjoitukset. Myös aseiden ja hahmon kehittäminen hieman liian aikaa vievää. Hyviä uusi juttuja liikkumisessa: liitäminen varjolla ja lentäminen koneilla, sekä heittokoukku. Sukeltaminen myös hyvä lisäys. Lentämisestä ja sukeltamisesta puuttuu tosin taistelumahdollisuus. Pelissä riittää tehtävää pitkäksi aikaa.… Expand
  67. Peanuts_dx
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    I liked this game more than I expected. As someone who did not enjoy the first game I was very positively surprised. The only issues I have with it are that I didn't want to actively explore the open world. I guess that it just didn't hook me like the worlds of Ghost of Tsushima or The legend of Zelda Breath of the wild did. Even when I unlocked an item that helped exploration greatly atI liked this game more than I expected. As someone who did not enjoy the first game I was very positively surprised. The only issues I have with it are that I didn't want to actively explore the open world. I guess that it just didn't hook me like the worlds of Ghost of Tsushima or The legend of Zelda Breath of the wild did. Even when I unlocked an item that helped exploration greatly at the end of the game I still wasn't enticed. The combat and story are both very strong points and I'm interested where the next game will go.… Expand
  68. elmousse00
    Sep 25, 2022
    7
    Horizon Forbidden west isn’t a bad game however it doesn’t deserve some of the perfect score it got. Let’s talk about the positives parts first. The game is absolutely gorgeous in both performance and Quality thanks to recent update that solve most of the problems of performan even tough they still are pop up that subsist and some shimmering but it is one of the most beautiful game I everHorizon Forbidden west isn’t a bad game however it doesn’t deserve some of the perfect score it got. Let’s talk about the positives parts first. The game is absolutely gorgeous in both performance and Quality thanks to recent update that solve most of the problems of performan even tough they still are pop up that subsist and some shimmering but it is one of the most beautiful game I ever play. The character models and animation improved a lot compared to Zero Dawn. Some of the side stories are really well written and may feel even better than the main quests. If you are used to play open world adventure games, you might be able to at least appreciate this game.

    Let’s talk about the negative parts know. The worst part in my opinion is the combat system, it was already bad in Zero Dawn and while it improved a little it still doesn’t live up to today’s standards. You can’t lock your ennemies so if they jump or fly too much or you are fighting multiple robots at the same, it becomes an unfun mess. Not quiet sure how the devs fought it was find not to include a lock system for the enemies but here we are, the combat are the worst gameplay parts in the game. And while dodging enemies attacks, it’s not rare to get stuck on parts of the decor that you couldn’t see thanks to the bad camera. The AI that « help » you on some fights are completely useless. The main story isn’t that good either, it tries too hard and some parts are hard to swallow or make little sense even of the game take action in the 30th century. The game took a lot of inspiration on other popular games like Breath of The wild, The Witcher, AC, Mass Effect but somehow manage to do less than all of those games in the part or copied. And if you enjoyed the liberty that some of those games gave you in character building, you are out of like. The game barely let you make any decisions and you can’t really influence Aloy personality and how she choses to deal with things. For a true RPG fan, it might be a big deal. The games still to this day still have technical issues and bugs, I got stuck in the air and it decors a few time or enemies that walk on the air, their AI isn’t that good either, you can walk in front of them and they won’t see you. The combat system is just weak and boring. In that kind game, not being able to influence the conversation makes you care less and not wanting to listen to all of those conversations. So yeah if you are used to some higher profile RPGs, this game is playable but it won’t live to those standards.    … Expand
  69. SuqMadick
    May 16, 2023
    1
    Way too much platforming. Wouldn't be so bad if the controls weren't complete garbage.
  70. GamerDogBoy
    Nov 13, 2022
    5
    I'll start of by saying that the world for this game is amazing. Probably the greatest attention to detail I've ever seen that makes it feel like I'm exploring a real world. Has an engaging story too!

    That being said, all the extra visuals and details make the combat a miserable experience. Especially when you play on a hard difficulty that makes it so that you can die at any moment.    I'll start of by saying that the world for this game is amazing. Probably the greatest attention to detail I've ever seen that makes it feel like I'm exploring a real world. Has an engaging story too!

    That being said, all the extra visuals and details make the combat a miserable experience. Especially when you play on a hard difficulty that makes it so that you can die at any moment. Get stuck on a small rock or twig? Dead. Got too close to a wall? You'll start climbing it and now you're dead. Fences, logs, rivers, rocks, and all sorts of other details that make the game visually amazing serve to destroy many of the combat encounters.

    If you don't play on a hard difficulty and you're into good story, this game is a 10. If you're like me and you're all about combat and challenge, you'll probably find this extremely frustrating.    … Expand
  71. NowhereFast
    Nov 14, 2022
    5
    Welcome to generic open world game simulator! We have:

    -A giant and semi-empty open world! -A weak story that you won't care about! -A very dislikeable protagonist that talks to damn much -Mundane side content! It's hard to place what to rate this game, since there are some stuff in this game that make it passable, like the combat and visuals, but Horizon Forbidden West is    Welcome to generic open world game simulator! We have:

    -A giant and semi-empty open world!
    -A weak story that you won't care about!
    -A very dislikeable protagonist that talks to damn much
    -Mundane side content!

    It's hard to place what to rate this game, since there are some stuff in this game that make it passable, like the combat and visuals, but Horizon Forbidden West is undoubtable proof that it's time for game developers to make a new kind of open world game.    … Expand
  72. DrowsyKero
    Feb 2, 2023
    6
    This game has a lot of potential, I have the previous game, Zero Dawn an 8/10 and expected this sequel to excel in every way the first one did but better…I was wrong. The armour and weapons upgrade system is overly convoluted, it took 5 hours just to find the resources I needed to fully upgrade my bow and armour set and by that point it wasn’t worth using as I found a higher level weaponThis game has a lot of potential, I have the previous game, Zero Dawn an 8/10 and expected this sequel to excel in every way the first one did but better…I was wrong. The armour and weapons upgrade system is overly convoluted, it took 5 hours just to find the resources I needed to fully upgrade my bow and armour set and by that point it wasn’t worth using as I found a higher level weapon which then also needed hours of grinding resources to upgrade. The machine combat is where this game shines just like the first game. The designs are spectacular and the fights can really be something special, this is the games strong point.

    The story is nowhere near as engaging or as interesting as the first game.

    New rideable mounts are cool but still feel very restricted and “janky”

    Now, the worst part of this game, combat vs human enemies! The human enemies are tougher than thunder jaws and hit harder than them too. One section of the game (without spoilers) involves fighting a group of human enemies in a cave system. This was the jankiest combat experience and just wasn’t fun at all. I was clipping into walls, falling off edges, being locked into consistent stagger animations and my melee attacks were doing next to zero damage. The melee combat and human enemy combat needs a complete revamp! The best way to deal with humans is stealth and even that gets repetitive and frustrating when enemies will see you through a wall or your stealth kill triggers a generic melee attack instead resulting in the entire basing knowing your location. Side quests are decent but a lot of them are just fetch quests or go here and kill this thing. Pretty disappointed with how this one turned out. I hope Horizon 3 changes the issues I have above because in my opinion they ruin the game for me, I just didn’t find it fun.    … Expand
  73. ash2dust82
    Dec 17, 2022
    6
    I loved the 1st HZD. It’s in my top 5 for sure. I was sadly disappointed with this one unfortunately. Pros: *Game is beautiful on my OLED.
    *I liked that the map was huge and that they switched up the landscapes even more.
    *I liked the new machines and how in-depth they got with the design Cons: *Went out of its way to be Woke and I just don’t need that in my video games *The combat was    I loved the 1st HZD. It’s in my top 5 for sure. I was sadly disappointed with this one unfortunately. Pros: *Game is beautiful on my OLED.
    *I liked that the map was huge and that they switched up the landscapes even more.
    *I liked the new machines and how in-depth they got with the design
    Cons:
    *Went out of its way to be Woke and I just don’t need that in my video games
    *The combat was finicky and stressful at times. Too much going on
    *The skill tree was a waste
    *Too much of the same weapons to waste metal shards on
    *THE F**KING DIALOGUE!!!! Ik the 1st game had a lot but it was needed to tell the crazy story.This time around was ridiculous. It made me skip thru just so I could start playing again and made me not want to keep playing at all.    … Expand
  74. Sac1993
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Amazing, beautiful and fun game to play. I loved every minute of it! Can’t wait for the upcoming dlc too, gunna play that as well!
  75. ElvisKnucklehea
    May 11, 2023
    0
    There are a few things I've experienced in my life that I wish I could erase entirely from my mind to experience as a first time again.
    These games (Zero Dawn, Frozen Wilds, Forbidden West, and Burning Shores) are some of those things.
  76. Jojo67
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    Un jeu incroyable avec des graphisme toujours aussi époustouflant étant un grand fan de la franchise j'ai pris un plaisir immense sur se jeu avec quelque 150 heure de jeu pour le moment se n'est qu'un début, je n'ai qu'une hâte d'en apprendre plus sur cette ennemi si puissant et mystérieux à la foit même si on en apprend un peu plus à la fin j'ai vraiment hâte d'un horizon 3 pour connaîtreUn jeu incroyable avec des graphisme toujours aussi époustouflant étant un grand fan de la franchise j'ai pris un plaisir immense sur se jeu avec quelque 150 heure de jeu pour le moment se n'est qu'un début, je n'ai qu'une hâte d'en apprendre plus sur cette ennemi si puissant et mystérieux à la foit même si on en apprend un peu plus à la fin j'ai vraiment hâte d'un horizon 3 pour connaître la suite des aventures d'aloy et de ses compagnons. :)… Expand
  77. quierag4n4r
    May 2, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No me gusto para nada y me parece muy repetitivo respecto al anterior. No vale la pena pagar tanto, por un juego que al pasarlo no te deja ganas de volverlo a tocar… Expand
  78. HanthonyRust
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo conseguiu superar todas as minhas expectativas. Para começar, a jogabilidade evoluiu significativamente em relação ao seu antecessor, oferecendo novas mecânicas, habilidades e uma variedade de opções de combate, o que tornou a experiência de jogo mais rica e empolgante.

    Outro ponto positivo é a ambientação, que é simplesmente deslumbrante. O jogo se passa em um mundo    Esse jogo conseguiu superar todas as minhas expectativas. Para começar, a jogabilidade evoluiu significativamente em relação ao seu antecessor, oferecendo novas mecânicas, habilidades e uma variedade de opções de combate, o que tornou a experiência de jogo mais rica e empolgante.

    Outro ponto positivo é a ambientação, que é simplesmente deslumbrante. O jogo se passa em um mundo pós-apocalíptico repleto de beleza e perigos, com paisagens incríveis, desde praias ensolaradas até ruínas subaquáticas. Os detalhes são impressionantes, tornando o mundo de Horizon Forbidden West um dos mais ricos e imersivos já criados.

    O enredo também é um grande acerto do jogo, com uma história envolvente e cativante que nos faz querer descobrir mais sobre o mundo de Aloy e os mistérios que cercam o novo local. Os personagens são bem desenvolvidos, com diálogos convincentes e emoções palpáveis, o que nos faz se importar com o destino de cada um.

    Os combates contra as criaturas mecânicas também foram aprimorados, tornando-os ainda mais intensos e desafiadores. Além disso, há uma variedade de novas máquinas para enfrentar, o que mantém o jogo sempre interessante e imprevisível.

    Por fim, os gráficos e a trilha sonora do jogo são simplesmente incríveis. As cenas são belas e bem detalhadas, com uma atenção especial dada aos efeitos de luz e sombra, e a música é envolvente e emocionante, ajudando a criar uma atmosfera única e cativante.

    Em resumo, 'Horizon Forbidden West' é um jogo incrível, que conseguiu aprimorar tudo o que já era bom em seu antecessor e ainda trazer novidades empolgantes para a série. A jogabilidade, a ambientação, a história, os combates, os gráficos e a trilha sonora são simplesmente impressionantes e tornam esse jogo um dos melhores lançamentos da nova geração.    … Expand
  79. brain123
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Great graphic, and amazing gameplay. The writing is a little bit dry but open world fidelity carries is overwhelming.
  80. JUDi98
    May 13, 2023
    0
    The last addition didn’t make sense
    Don't link the agenda problems with the games.
    This is a BIG MISTAKE
  81. mitertc73
    May 14, 2023
    0
    this game is plain sttupid and really horrible, i can not understand how this crap could be liked by even a single person ?????
  82. PublicEnemy1
    May 15, 2023
    0
    Can we stop making mediocre open world games? Graphics alone are not enough to justify this boring mess of a game.
  83. Gen0cider
    May 21, 2023
    6
    Beautiful world ruined by boring content. Awful awful writing and directing. And its a shame because the artists stepped up big time. The cutscenes look fantastic.
    Guerrilla realised that and decided to make every war chief and other major character a female warrior. To get praise from the soyboy journalists and to protect the game from criticism. I would not be mentioning this if any of    Beautiful world ruined by boring content. Awful awful writing and directing. And its a shame because the artists stepped up big time. The cutscenes look fantastic.
    Guerrilla realised that and decided to make every war chief and other major character a female warrior. To get praise from the soyboy journalists and to protect the game from criticism. I would not be mentioning this if any of the characters had any charisma...
    Aloy has got to be one of the most insufferable characters ive ever played. Shes acting so cocky the whole game. And her FOCUS does EVERYHING FOR HER. Without the focus she is nothing. GG really thought they created some epic character and this whole game they are just stroking their d***s to how cool she is.
    Her voice performance is mostly good but very often she sounds out of breath even in cutscenes where nothing is happening.

    And i hope you like the focus thingy because youll hear it 500000 times its so annoying.

    People tend to praise the combat. I think its **** Sure the robot designs are incredible. But they dont work in fights. Every machine is way too eratic. Id spend most of the time just jumping in the air to get the slow mo shot off. And they STILL move to fast to aim at specific components. I legit spent 50% of the combat in slow mo and it sucks. The art direction for machines is amazing. For the tribes however... some of the most uninspired designs ever. They all look the same except for their armour color. And they all live 5km from eachother so they dont have any unique culture. Just reskins.

    The cauldrons are good especially the tallneck one. And the map design is great.    … Expand
  84. Tomrebeque
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Game is a masterpiece. The foundation that Zero Dawn has laid is improved in every way, whether it's gameplay or story.
  85. Bugjam8
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Horizon Forbidden West es un juego excepcional que te transportará a un mundo post apocalíptico lleno de maravillas y peligros. Desarrollado por Guerrilla Games, este título de acción y aventuras ha superado las expectativas de los fanáticos de su predecesor, Horizon Zero Dawn, y se ha convertido en un verdadero referente en la industria de los videojuegos.

    Uno de los aspectos más    Horizon Forbidden West es un juego excepcional que te transportará a un mundo post apocalíptico lleno de maravillas y peligros. Desarrollado por Guerrilla Games, este título de acción y aventuras ha superado las expectativas de los fanáticos de su predecesor, Horizon Zero Dawn, y se ha convertido en un verdadero referente en la industria de los videojuegos.

    Uno de los aspectos más destacados de Horizon Forbidden West es su increíblemente hermoso mundo abierto. El juego presenta paisajes impresionantes y detallados, desde vastas selvas tropicales hasta ruinas subacuáticas y desiertos abrasadores. Cada ubicación está meticulosamente diseñada, lo que te sumerge por completo en la atmósfera del juego y te deja asombrado ante la belleza y diversidad del entorno.

    La historia de Horizon Forbidden West es cautivadora y te mantendrá enganchado desde el principio hasta el final. Te embarcarás en un viaje épico junto a Aloy, una valiente cazadora y arquera, mientras explora nuevas tierras y desvela los misterios que rodean a la decadencia del mundo. Los personajes están bien desarrollados y te sentirás conectado emocionalmente con sus historias y motivaciones.

    El combate en Horizon Forbidden West es otro de sus puntos fuertes. Aloy puede utilizar una amplia variedad de armas y herramientas, lo que le permite adaptarse a diferentes situaciones y enfrentarse a enemigos tanto humanos como máquinas. El sistema de combate es fluido y gratificante, con múltiples opciones estratégicas que te permiten abordar los enfrentamientos de diferentes maneras.

    Además, el juego cuenta con una mecánica de exploración fascinante. Podrás escalar, bucear y utilizar tu astucia para descubrir secretos ocultos, reliquias del pasado y mejoras para tu equipo. La sensación de descubrimiento y la satisfacción de desbloquear nuevas habilidades y equipo son verdaderamente adictivas.

    No se puede hablar de Horizon Forbidden West sin mencionar los impresionantes gráficos y el apartado sonoro. El juego aprovecha al máximo la potencia de la consola PlayStation, ofreciendo unos visuales deslumbrantes y efectos visuales realistas. Los detalles de las máquinas y el entorno son impresionantes, y la música y los efectos de sonido crean una atmósfera inmersiva que te envuelve por completo.

    En resumen, Horizon Forbidden West es un juego que no puedes perderte si eres amante de los juegos de acción y aventuras. Sus gráficos deslumbrantes, su historia cautivadora, su combate emocionante y su mundo abierto lleno de maravillas hacen de este juego una experiencia inolvidable. Si estás considerando adquirir PlayStation, Horizon Forbidden West es una razón más que suficiente para hacerlo, ya que es un exclusivo de esta consola que demuestra el potencial y la calidad de los juegos que se pueden disfrutar en ella. ¡Prepárate para sumergirte en un viaje inolvidable y descubrir los secretos de Horizon Forbidden West!    … Expand
  86. Haydin
    Aug 21, 2023
    3
    I never played the first game, but lord above was the main character lady the most annoying self righteous person ever! I finished this game and immediately deleted it. I threw away the disk and wished I never played it utterly **** Robot dinosaurs are cool but they became both boring and menial. 3/10 not very good,
  87. MPK92
    Aug 29, 2023
    5
    I don't know how they did it but they somehow managed to make dinosaur robots kind of boring and uninteresting. This game checks a lot of the boxes for success on a technical level. Looks great. Plays well enough. Interesting premise. Open world with lots of stuff to do. But for me the end result is just... kind of boring and it didn't grab me at all. I didn't love the first game either,I don't know how they did it but they somehow managed to make dinosaur robots kind of boring and uninteresting. This game checks a lot of the boxes for success on a technical level. Looks great. Plays well enough. Interesting premise. Open world with lots of stuff to do. But for me the end result is just... kind of boring and it didn't grab me at all. I didn't love the first game either, but I at least felt compelled to finish it.… Expand
  88. sjsr
    Aug 31, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a game! Seriously, the main story had me glued to the controller, with twists and turns that kept me intrigued the whole time. And that flying thing? It's a blast! you'll feel like a bird soaring over those mind-blowing landscapes. The sunrises and sunsets look straight out of a fairy tale, I swear, I couldn't help but get lost in them.

    Some of the side quests... well, yeah, I got into many of them, but others felt like a constant déjà vu. Repetitive to the max. That kinda took a bit of shine off the experience.

    In a nutshell, Horizon Forbidden West is a fantastic game, with its gripping story, the thrill of flying that gives you goosebumps, and landscapes that are jaw-dropping. Just be careful with those side quests, as sometimes they went a bit overboard with the copy-paste. Now, go out there and have a blast!    … Expand
  89. Havoc-M2
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    I have to say. Wow. This game is very very beautyfull and have a powerfull details. Thank you playstation
  90. PunisherTeam
    Sep 1, 2023
    0
    Original by machines, generic everything else. I'm very bored, I'm very bored
  91. KillianZane
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Looks nice... too bad its story is dull and oh so so so boring. Had such high expectations but fell shy.
  92. phillyjeff
    Mar 3, 2022
    6
    HZW just isn't as good as HZD. All of the missions and combat just feel disjointed. Just like 99% of games today; this should of baked in the oven longer. I am so tired of Aloy saying the same lines over and over again.
  93. Hellspeller
    Mar 21, 2022
    7
    The first Horizon was a 9/10 for me, absolutely loved the sci-fi, yet grounded story.

    While Forbidden West has hands down, the best faces, facial animation, acting and general graphics of any games, it looses some point for me. First, the combat is still messy and you either get CRUSHED, or will 2 shot everything by the end. Some of the new enemies (snake) have tiny weakspot and are    The first Horizon was a 9/10 for me, absolutely loved the sci-fi, yet grounded story.

    While Forbidden West has hands down, the best faces, facial animation, acting and general graphics of any games, it looses some point for me.
    First, the combat is still messy and you either get CRUSHED, or will 2 shot everything by the end. Some of the new enemies (snake) have tiny weakspot and are constantly moving all around; how am I supposed to hit them ?
    Second, the new climbing system, while great, will more than not, make Aloy grab on a surface when you absolutely dont want to. Its the same with water and Aloy will swim when knee-deep in water in mid combat... It creates for very frustrating bits.
    Next the story fell flat for me, I cant say much without spoiling, but early on, a "twist" do a 180 of the "grounded" sci-fi that was Zero Dawn, we go hyperdrive into boring stuff...
    Finally, the game is RIDDLED with bugs and I feel little level design and other core mechanics were properly tested. Aloy wont grab on anything if you dont have a running momentum, making for again, frustrating climbs and level exploration. Most animations of her jumping and grabbing a ledge will see her go inside all geometries as they didnt they of the animation + level design symbiose. In half the cauldron I would get a bug where my melee attack would but cancelled after the 1st frame.
    I will end by saying I dropped the game at around level 40 when a quest pit me against a Stormbird and any damage received drops them 10m below in one frame, making chain damage impossible (and breaking the immersion pretty bad) + He would only spam an attack where he goes too high above you (and you cant target directly above you head) and them meteor crash onto you. By the time you get up from the recoil, he his charging again; making it impossible to kill and pass that quest.
    It's a shame really because the game is filled with content and one fan less critical than me could absolutely love the game. But I feel they went too big on quantity and very little on quality (other than art department) this time.    … Expand
  94. Agarwel
    Feb 28, 2022
    8
    So the graphics, size and gameplay is better than the first one. But the story is weaker and slower. It is "sequel quality". The first one moved the story and revealed something interesting in almost every main mission. FW has like three really heavy story focured missions. The rest feels like filler that is put there just to extent the gameplay.
  95. xenomorf
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    Pretty boring game. Controls are pretty bad. F.e. sometimes Aloy refuses to climb, just like in the AC games. Rides get stuck, therefore racing is a joke. Opponents even teleport themselves infront of you. Do the devs think its acceptable? Fighting is boring as well. Dodging large enemies is useless. Love the graphics. Extremely detailed and fantastic lighting. The game has the bestPretty boring game. Controls are pretty bad. F.e. sometimes Aloy refuses to climb, just like in the AC games. Rides get stuck, therefore racing is a joke. Opponents even teleport themselves infront of you. Do the devs think its acceptable? Fighting is boring as well. Dodging large enemies is useless. Love the graphics. Extremely detailed and fantastic lighting. The game has the best looking characters yet. The emotions on their faces are clearly visible. You can clearly see on Aloys face the heavy burden she is carrying. The open world is pretty diverse, a lot diverser than Zero Dawn. Story so far is good. Its an acceptable sequel. However the bad aspects outweigh the positive.… Expand
  96. Ozimandeus
    May 23, 2022
    10
    Deserving of the highest praise, H:FW is the best western style open world since Ghost of Tsushima. Whilst it lacks the depth of the combat of Elden Ring, the world building in H:FW is way beyond anything that From Software has ever managed. It is.beautiful to behold and utterly compelling. The story and character arcs are well crafted and accessible. Utterly brilliant.
  97. jbkeller77
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Without any spoilers I can say that after playing more than half way through the storyline this game outshines the previous entry in subtle ways, but not in many ways that stand out. I watched my partner play Horizon Zero Dawn as I was playing Forbidden West and it was that comparison that helped me see just how much better we have it. I am absorbed in it all this go round and the neverWithout any spoilers I can say that after playing more than half way through the storyline this game outshines the previous entry in subtle ways, but not in many ways that stand out. I watched my partner play Horizon Zero Dawn as I was playing Forbidden West and it was that comparison that helped me see just how much better we have it. I am absorbed in it all this go round and the never ending conversations don't grate on my patience like they did in Zero Dawn; it must be the top-notch animations and character visuals because the story itself is just as convoluted and filled to the brim with information I don't really care about. This game isn't perfect but it really is close. The main issue I have with Forbidden West are dropped frame rates while in a battle, and I mean like seriously low when there is too much action on the screen. It doesnt happen that often but it is enough to kill the moment(s).… Expand
  98. B3ckett
    May 23, 2023
    9
    The story or maybe the history is as intriguing as in the first game. The last chapter is the weakest part of the narrative, but as it sets up a third and final game, I can live with that.
    Characters are written quite well, Aloy is a bit different than in the first game. A bit more frustrated like "god damn it, i don't want to look at your mushroom store" or "i don't have time for this    The story or maybe the history is as intriguing as in the first game. The last chapter is the weakest part of the narrative, but as it sets up a third and final game, I can live with that.
    Characters are written quite well, Aloy is a bit different than in the first game. A bit more frustrated like "god damn it, i don't want to look at your mushroom store" or "i don't have time for this BS, I'm coming through". It's a behavior similar to mine, as a player - there's the gate, just let me through. Nooooo, you need to complete 54 quests for it to open. Horizon says - fork it, we're coming through. A nice refreshment.

    Fight mechanics as good as in the original game, characters look like real humans, not some bimbos or hunks with 6-packs. No, they look like they would survive in such a wild world.

    The game is big, I've spent over 70hrs, finished the main story and still at only 54%. Lots of stuff still to be done.

    Also... it's visually stunning and I have a PS4. What they achieved at Guerilla with this game is magnificent. I found myself looking at lightning effets (machines light going through high grass which flows on the wind...). Very very impressive.

    I am giving it a 9/10 because of somewhat of a letdown of the final act and not that intuitive skill development trees - similar abilities are enhanced in various places so you don't clearly see the end result of this or other choices you make.

    Other than that - definately a system seller, great adventure which squeezes all of PS4's juices to the max, still enabling stable FPS. This is how things should be done, CDPR :)    … Expand
  99. Kenmei
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Horizon Forbidden West is Sony's main selling point for the PS5 right now. There are other titles that have been released already but this is the one that Sony has put the most effort behind advertising. And it certainly works in a lot of aspects. But some of the same problems from the previous game return here and a very by the numbers plot really was a bit of a let down.
    There's alot of    Horizon Forbidden West is Sony's main selling point for the PS5 right now. There are other titles that have been released already but this is the one that Sony has put the most effort behind advertising. And it certainly works in a lot of aspects. But some of the same problems from the previous game return here and a very by the numbers plot really was a bit of a let down.
    There's alot of good here that people will point to as a system seller. The graphics are phenomenal and it has some of the best motion capture I've ever seen in a game, especially in the faces. It really made a huge impact for my play through as the emotions of every single character, whether they were just a small, bit player or a huge main character, was amazing. There's also tons of talent here as many famous voice actors show up here that you will recognize from major games and anime. Lance Reddick reprises his role as Sylens and Carrie Anne-Moss from the matrix movies plays a new character central to the story, and both of them really steal the show whenever they're on the screen. All characters are wonderfully crafted and make the world really feel alive. It was easily the best part of the game by a long shot.
    The biggest issue with the game revolves around there just being too much of everything. There's too many different types of weapons to keep track of, each with their special types of ammo. There's also WAY too many things on the map when you start to open up things as the game progresses. It's really intimidating at times to see the sheer amount of icons on the map. The map size is huge too so there can be dozens upon dozens of things to see on the map and can make it very hard to find the one tiny icon you want to go too. I just didnt really care about most of the side activities, especially the ones that really don't give you any rewards besides a useless new outfit or something that you get a ton of even by the mid game.
    The story, as well, really didnt stick with me. Its a direct sequel to the first game which, if you haven't played through, as well as its DLC, then you're going to super lost, even with the recap cutscene at the start. Things also were very by-the-numbers too and it felt very video-gamey for lack of a better word. Plot twists were SUPER obvious and with Aloy's Mary Sue like tendencies, where she immediately has all the answers to any and all problems that crop up, really took me out of most cutscenes and major plot points. It really misses the whole discovery part from the first game as to why things are the way they are. Now that we know, they have to continue to escalate beyond "murder robot animals" in a primitive setting that was the most compelling part of the first game. And with the set up for a 3rd game at the end here, things are even more crazy than before.
    At the end of the day though, Forbidden West is an easy recommendation to anyone who's played through the first game and its DLC. While the story may not have been as engaging as the first one, the stellar acting and terrific motion capture go a long way to keep you engaged. While I may have liked the first one better, I still had a good enough time here to recommend it.    … Expand
  100. sityoazzdown
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    Bigger. Bolder. Better.
    Open world Tomb Raider with robot dinosaurs and a good story, with light rpg elements and amazing gameplay. There was a game once rumored to cost 500 million to make, I believe this game is up there as production values go.
    Pros: - Best looking open world game, guerrilla has set the bar. Open world is fantastic. - Overall gameplay, machine robot design -    Bigger. Bolder. Better.
    Open world Tomb Raider with robot dinosaurs and a good story, with light rpg elements and amazing gameplay. There was a game once rumored to cost 500 million to make, I believe this game is up there as production values go.

    Pros:
    - Best looking open world game, guerrilla has set the bar. Open world is fantastic.
    - Overall gameplay, machine robot design
    - SIde Content, SIde quests, tons of stuff to do
    - Solid story and likeable characters

    So-So
    - a little too many bandit camps for my liking
    - would liked a little bit more unique weapons/ outfits, instead of weapon modifiers.
    - ok skill tree

    Cons:
    - first 8 hours or so was a slog to get through    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 127 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 119 out of 127
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  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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