Horizon Zero Dawn Reviews

Horizon Zero Dawn is ranked in the 99th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.3 / 10.0
Feb 27, 2017

A technically magnificent action-RPG that blends a deep story with thrilling and diverse combat to deliver a killer exclusive for PS4

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9 / 10.0
Mar 7, 2017

Horizon is a must-play title for any PS4 owner, which boasts a remarkable lead character and a rich, thrilling open world.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 28, 2017

Horizon Zero Dawn won’t be remembered for being superbly unique. It’ll be remembered because it’s so well-crafted, lovingly cared for, and downright stupendously executed. It doesn’t chart new territory in gameplay, but it charts plenty of new ground with its world, characters, and more. Guerilla took a major risk shifting IPs and genres, and with Horizon New Dawn they’ve created a universe I can’t wait to explore again. If you own a PlayStation 4, this is a game for you. And if you don’t? Maybe it’s time you bought one.

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Matt Buchholtz
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Feb 22, 2017

Horizon Zero Dawn is a great choice for those craving action and adventure. With a terrific combat system, a strong female protagonist, and a deep pool of side content, it will surely go down as one of PlayStation's star exclusives.

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4.9 / 5.0
Feb 20, 2017

When all is said and done, Horizon Zero Dawn far exceeds my expectations and is on course to be one of the best titles the gaming community has seen in a long time.

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9.5 / 10.0
Feb 20, 2017

Horizon: Zero Dawn is a PS4 must-own exclusive. It crafts a wonderful, fully realized and explorable world, and an interesting story that's worth seeing through to the end, if just to find out what Zero Dawn actually means!

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Joaby
Top Critic
9.6 / 10.0
Feb 20, 2017

All my gripes are just areas for a brand new, spectacular franchise to grow from though. It even feels a bit off talking about them, because Horizon came out so big to begin with. It's odd to think that a team could get away with doing less — probably a lot less — and still earn acclaim.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 20, 2017

A journey of pros and cons, but it's one worth taking.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
9 / 10
Mar 9, 2017

With a large, beautiful, varied open world, a compelling central mystery, interesting side-quests and top of the field gameplay, Horizon Zero Dawn is easily Guerilla Games’ best effort yet and by far one of the best games this generation so far.

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Mar 1, 2017

Horizon Zero Dawn forays into a previously untapped corner of the RPG genre -- and delivers a pretty incredible experience.

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9.4 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2017

Considering this is Guerrilla Games' first open-world title, I must say I’m impressed with what they gave us. Using the full potential of the Decima engine, Guerilla Games was able to show the true power of the Playstation 4.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 10, 2017

Definitely worth a purchase as you'll get your money's worth in play time and experience. One of the best exclusives for PlayStation.

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Unscored
Feb 24, 2017

Horizon: Zero Dawn is not just a great game - it's straight-up great science fiction.

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9.5 / 10.0
Feb 26, 2017

Horizon Zero Dawn takes the established open world formula and makes it feel unique and refreshing. It truly deserves its place among the pantheon of great PlayStation games.

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9 / 10
Feb 22, 2017

Horizon Zero Dawn is an essential for PS4 owners and role-playing game fans alike.

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GameGrin
Top Critic
10 / 10.0
Jan 8, 2022

Horizon Zero Dawn truly expresses how videogames nowadays are an art form, if not only through its visuals and storytelling, then certainly through its expertly incorporated combat. A glee-filled experience through and through.

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9.8 / 10.0
Mar 10, 2017

Horizon Zero Dawn is an immaculate title with almost no flaws in all fields. Why you bought PS4 if you didn't play Horizon Zero Dawn! It's PS4 at its best.

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9.5 / 10.0
Feb 27, 2017

The game offers a huge, beautifully crafted world in which you immerse yourself for long hours and are happy to return there. The RPG system motivates further action along with a story that, despite the weaker moments, can impress.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 1, 2017

Horizon: Zero Dawn is the beginning of a brand new brand that I hope will light up guerrilla games career. The Dutch have long deserved more than just a single-layered shooter. You will be delighted.

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PPE.pl
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Feb 20, 2017

If you're a fan of open-world games, horizon: zero dawn will love you from the first play. We didn't have such a beautiful open-world game, and I don't think we're going to have consoles in this generation.

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