Horizon Zero Dawn Reviews

Horizon Zero Dawn is ranked in the 99th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.5 / 10.0
Mar 3, 2017

Horizon: Zero Dawn exceeded all my expectations. From the impeccable graphics to the character development, every aspect of this game compels you to play more. The freedom of the open world coupled with the lore driven storyline is extremely well balanced and flexible. The customization options and variety in quests allows you to linger as long as you like, or push through the gripping storyline to find the answers that you seek. Aloy is a strong and positive role model who inspires you to overcome any obstacle and stay strong during times of hardship. Her character is both refreshing and a powerful influence on the way we see the world as we progress through the game. This is one of the most polished, visually spectacular, and engaging video games I have ever played. The bar has most certainly been raised. Thank you Guerrilla Games, for stepping into the Action-RPG genre, you nailed it!

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Mar 6, 2017

Guerrilla Games have struck the perfect balance of exploration, dungeon crawling, and combat in Horizon: Zero Dawn in one of the most visually stunning games of this console generation. It really took some balls to develop a new IP in a genre they almost have no experience in, but their gamble has paid off. Which allows me to wholeheartedly recommend this game to anyone out there.

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100 / 100
Mar 3, 2017

I’ve been playing Horizon Zero Dawn and while I was playing I discovered a lot of different things that i enjoy.

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10 / 10.0
Mar 5, 2017

Horizon Zero Dawn is nothing short of a masterpiece that elevates Guerrilla Games to the likes of Naughty Dog and CD Projekt Red. The unique, engrossing story, complex and fast-paced gameplay, absolutely gorgeous open world to traverse, and so much more are brought to life thanks to the Killzone developer. The game has genuinely made it into my top ten list of all time and will probably make it higher once time has passed. There's nothing that should stop you from buying this title if you have a PlayStation 4. Hell if you don't have one, buy a system just for this game. This isn't just a magnificent RPG video game, it's a journey that everyone should experience.

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10 / 10.0
Mar 2, 2017

This was truly one of the best games I've ever played and Horizon Zero Dawn provided just an absolutely amazing world to explore.

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Mar 2, 2017
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88%
Feb 27, 2017

Horizon Zero Dawn is an outstanding game and the best looking PS4 game to date. Recommended to everyone who has a PS4.

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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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Feb 26, 2017

Polished, fun and intriguing! Horizon is in many ways like The Witcher 3’s younger, less complicated sibling. Not as deep, but interesting and fun to hang out with.

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9.6 / 10.0
Feb 26, 2017

Guerrilla Games, you nailed it. This game should resonate for a while to come and it’s a strong contender for my GOTY already. Just get it already.

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10 / 10.0
Feb 21, 2017

Horizon entices me to come back for more, there was never a time that I got bored with its side-missions which I usually care less in most RPG titles. Horizon: Zero Dawn is by far the best cinematic and most immersive game I’ve played this year.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 20, 2017

A magnificent technical achievement, Horizon Zero Dawn mixes up the open world style in all the right ways, with an intriguing premise that kept me entertained, and which dug its hooks into me the deeper I got into it. A stunning game that deserves your attention. Plus, it has robot dinosaurs.

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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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9 / 10.0
Mar 8, 2017

Horizon Zero Dawn is a kind of game that you admire. This game was a big risk by Guerrilla Games which paid off . Guerrilla Games showed us that it is important to take risks and focus on a brand new IP and create a game which everyone falls in love with.

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Shayan Ziaei
Top Critic
94 / 100
Mar 8, 2017

Horizon: Zero Dawn meets all our expectations of an exclusive game and even beyond. The story is really fascinating, music is no less than Ramin Djawadi's masterpiece in Game of Thrones, artistic and technical graphics run at a level which we've never seen anything like it and gameplay speaks for itself.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 25, 2017

Guerilla Games did an amazing job on creating a nice open world game at first attempt. Yes, there are some issues here and there, but Horizon is still worth playing because of interesting story and solid combat. And holy crap, how gorgeous this game looks!

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