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  • Summary: Horizon Zero Dawn is a PS4-exclusive action role playing game developed by Guerrilla Games, creators of the Killzone franchise. As Horizon Zero Dawn’s main protagonist Aloy, a skilled hunter, explore a vibrant and lush world inhabited by mysterious mechanized creatures. Embark on anHorizon Zero Dawn is a PS4-exclusive action role playing game developed by Guerrilla Games, creators of the Killzone franchise. As Horizon Zero Dawn’s main protagonist Aloy, a skilled hunter, explore a vibrant and lush world inhabited by mysterious mechanized creatures. Embark on an emotional journey to unravel mysteries of tribal societies, ancient artifacts and advanced technologies that will determine the fate of this planet, and of life itself. Expand
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 18, 2017
    100
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a perfect proof, that if you give developers creative freedom and time, it will get you a sweet reward. For fans of action adventures and wonderful worlds Horizon is the obvious choice. [Issue#272]
  2. Feb 20, 2017
    98
    Horizon Zero Dawn is Guerrilla Games’ best effort, one of the PS4’s greatest games, and the best game ever crafted from the ground up for the platform. It combines a gripping narrative with intense action that blends both fast-paced combat with slower-paced, tense stealth sections perfectly. Everything about their vision for this game clicks into place and is accentuated by a stellar presentation. The game features top-shelf graphical work, a unique and enjoyable soundtrack, alongside a fantastic cast to make an unforgettable experience.
  3. Feb 20, 2017
    95
    Horizon Zero Dawn thrums with the energy of a creative team finally allowed to explore something new. It builds on elements of open-world and loot-and-craft gameplay that we've seen before, but it does so within a context, a setting and a style that feel fresh. Horizon Zero Dawn discovers a stronger sense of its own personality in one game than Killzone ever managed across half a dozen. Guerrilla Games has long been developing some of the most buzzed-about games in the industry; with Horizon, it feels like it has finally found its own voice, one worthy of all that buzz.
  4. Feb 20, 2017
    90
    This is a culmination of everything Guerrilla has learned from working on the Killzone franchise and they've successfully crafted something that delivers on the potential many saw back in 2015. Horizon Zero Dawn is not only one of the best-looking games of this generation, but a must own for every PlayStation 4 owner.
  5. Feb 20, 2017
    90
    Guerilla's open world debut offers great gameplay, is huge and looks fantastic. A must-buy for PS4 owners.
  6. Feb 20, 2017
    85
    A perfect example of strong, competent and enjoyable gameplay. It doesn't reinvent the genre, but it's a lot of fun to play. The mecha-dino combat is the highlight and represents some of the most enjoyable open-world combat on the market. Burning through powerful foes and looting their corpses for rare treasures captures an excitement rarely felt in open-world games. The rest of the gameplay is somewhat dulled in comparison. A somewhat weak plot drags down the experience but isn't enough to detract from the enjoyment.
  7. Feb 20, 2017
    50
    Horizon Zero Dawn is disappointing. It has a story that I struggled to care about (complete with massive expository dumps—yay), a bland protagonist, and overtly repetitive and constraining missions that worked against its open world sensibilities. When Horizon Zero Dawn hit its rare strides—from its gloomy Cauldrons to traveling across its sprawling vistas—it only made me wish the rest of the game were as worthwhile.

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  1. Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Really great game, especially the AI. The AI is really good. Like when you put down a tripwire robots actually jump over them! They are soReally great game, especially the AI. The AI is really good. Like when you put down a tripwire robots actually jump over them! They are so smart. 10/10 would play again. Expand
  2. Mar 16, 2017
    10
    One of the best open world games I've ever played (better than The Witcher 3 in my opinion). Addictive, enjoyable and everything else you wantOne of the best open world games I've ever played (better than The Witcher 3 in my opinion). Addictive, enjoyable and everything else you want in a game of this nature. Also very smooth minimal bugs which add to the game as a whole. Expand
  3. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    I think this is was the first game that I've played on the PS4 and that really sold the console to me.

    The beautiful atmosphere just kept
    I think this is was the first game that I've played on the PS4 and that really sold the console to me.

    The beautiful atmosphere just kept me coming back to play in search of some sort of redemption or conclusion.

    This is also one of a very strict group of games that made me genuinely cry on a few occasions.

    The graphics are top-notch and the gameplay (despite its fair learning curve) is intuitive and rewarding.

    Besides, the main story and side missions are very entertaining.

    I highly recommend the Full Edition, which includes the original game and The Frozen Wilds DLC.
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  4. Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Horizon: Zero Dawn is a prime example how an open world game should play like. I spend way more time exploring than pushing the main storyHorizon: Zero Dawn is a prime example how an open world game should play like. I spend way more time exploring than pushing the main story quests, and I ended the game with full gear obtainable with platinum trophy. Female protagonist wasn't forced and she was likable, felt feminine. Graphics and visuals are awesome. I had to take away a single point, because there's little to no facial animations, and most of the characters (including Aloy) wasn't interesting enough. Expand
  5. Jan 17, 2021
    9
    Игра очень хорошая, советую пройти. Очень понравилась концепция мира. Затёр всю до дыр.Игра очень хорошая, советую пройти. Очень понравилась концепция мира. Затёр всю до дыр.
  6. Apr 12, 2021
    8
    fun. Was there such a fun game with a bow? However, an incomplete open world is vain. I wonder if the play time is too long. The worldview isfun. Was there such a fun game with a bow? However, an incomplete open world is vain. I wonder if the play time is too long. The worldview is great, but the story isn't very good. Expand
  7. Feb 18, 2022
    0
    ¿Hay alguien que realmente le apasione la Historia de Aloy?

    No entiendo como es que un juego tan artístico, tenga una historia tan predecible
    ¿Hay alguien que realmente le apasione la Historia de Aloy?

    No entiendo como es que un juego tan artístico, tenga una historia tan predecible y pobre… espero que Forbbiden West sea mejor. Porque realmente deja que desear…
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