Horizon Call of the Mountain Reviews

Horizon Call of the Mountain is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
100 / 100
Feb 16, 2023

Sony needed a system-seller for their PlayStation VR2, and Horizon: Call of the Mountain is it. Scale, interactivity, haptics, and satisfying combat that matches the main games makes for a must-have for anyone picking up Sony's newest hardware.

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7 / 10
Feb 16, 2023

Horizon Call of the Mountain is not without its flaws, but it's hard to imagine a better showcase of PSVR2's potential than this. The core climbing gameplay is impressively executed, and it evolves just enough over the course of the campaign to remain fulfilling. We're not a huge fan of the combat, and the plot is practically impenetrable unless you're a franchise die-hard, but these niggles don't necessarily deter from the overall satisfaction you'll feel as you scale rock-faces several hundred metres into the sky.

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Telegraph
Top Critic
Feb 16, 2023

Sony's flagship launch title utilises all of the new headset's tricks to create a wonderfully immersive standalone adventure

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Eurogamer
Top Critic
Recommended
Feb 16, 2023

As a technical showcase for what's possible with PSVR2 Call of the Mountain excels, even if its world and mechanics sometimes fall short.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 16, 2023

A must-buy for any PlayStation VR2 early adopter, the new spin-off in the Horizon saga offers a linear yet unique experience focused on climbing, fighting big Machines, and exploring a gorgeous world.

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7 / 10
Feb 16, 2023

The first foray into virtual reality for Guerrilla's beloved franchise is a big success, even if it doesn't do anything new.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 16, 2023

Horizon Call of the Mountain is exactly the killer app that the PlayStation VR2 needed to really sell the promise of its hardware and feature set, even with a couple of stumbles. Clever VR spins on the series' staple gameplay systems, a compelling campaign, ridiculous production values, decent replay value and a genuine sense of wonder make it essential playing for absolutely anyone picking up Sony's next-generation VR headset.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 16, 2023

Despite its linear nature, Horizon Call of the Mountain remains a truly stellar showcase of the PSVR2's capabilities. From the retina-searing 4K HDR visuals that are generously bleeding with detail and fidelity, through to the deft use of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in the PSVR2 Sense controllers which ensure that players are utterly immersed in the climbing, exploration and combat within its world, Horizon Call of the Mountain is a highly enjoyable action adventure that fans of both the series and great VR games in general can effortlessly enjoy.

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IGN
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Feb 16, 2023

Horizon Call of the Mountain’s exciting highs elevate it just enough above its often monotonous climbing mechanics to create a fun first blockbuster entry into the PS VR 2 library.

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VG247
Top Critic
Feb 16, 2023

I’m sure you’ve glanced at the review score below and made a judgement on Horizon Call of the Mountain, but despite that score I still think all PSVR2 owners should pick this up. It’s undoubtedly the most spectacular VR game I’ve ever played, it’s got plenty of cool gameplay moments that show off the controllers, and it’s a full-on game to play through, but it’s also a bit tedious at times, and boring at others.

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Feb 16, 2023

Horizon Call of the Mountain is a must-buy purchase for any PlayStation VR 2 owners, with a full-length adventure featuring thrilling climbing mechanics and engaging combat. And best of all, the interactive world looks absolutely incredible in 4K thanks to the power of the PS5 console.

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82 / 100
Feb 16, 2023

Horizon Call of the Mountain is the first major PS VR2 exclusive, and it does its job to show the possibilities of the new viewer, from the spectacular and sharp graphics to the functions of the controls. It shines especially in the combats against the machines, although at times it feels a somewhat corseted experience.

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6 / 10
Feb 16, 2023

An effective tech demo but it struggles to be anything else, not least because for the majority of the time it's just a fairly vanilla climbing simulator.

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Feb 16, 2023

Horizon Call of the Mountain is a touch of magic, bringing the Horizon world to life in first person on PSVR 2. It's stunning, captivating, and never loses sight of what made Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West so special.

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6.8 / 10.0
Feb 16, 2023

Horizon Call of the Mountain is a good showcase piece for PlayStation VR2. It is the game to use if you want to show off your new technology to friends and family. There is even an unlockable mode perfect for this, which is a passive journey on a canoe through a robot-infested jungle. What holds the game back tremendously, though, is Call of the Mountain's overreliance on climbing. The smaller parts of the game, fighting robots, making items, and looking around, are highlights. Pulling yourself up a mountain isn’t, and that’s where you spend most of the approximately six hour experience.

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9 / 10
Feb 16, 2023

Horizon Call of the Mountain is an ideal showcase for what PlayStation VR 2 can do. Stunning PS5-powered vistas and a great blend of intuitive climbing and combat make this a must-play game for anyone picking up the next generation headset.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 16, 2023

Horizon Call of the Mountain is a great launch title with impressive tech shown off at every corner, only let down by some of the climbing.

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7.8 / 10.0
Feb 16, 2023

Horizon: Call of the Mountain is an interesting experience that shows the potential of PS VR2 extremely well. Despite so, its combat system is way more intriguing and compelling than its exploration based on climbing – and yes, you can expect to climb a lot here.

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75 / 100
Feb 16, 2023

An impressive visual and interactive experience, especially for VR newcomers, but playfully too linear and shallow.

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90%
Feb 16, 2023

Horizon: Call of the Mountain is nothing less than one of the best VR games so far and a fantastic start title for PlayStation VR2. The visuals are just amazing, the gameplay is very dynamic and gets in top form especially during the spectacular fights. It is not a perfect game in any aspect, a VR high flyer close to the quality Valve has delivered with Half-Life: Alyx.

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