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Game Title: Horizon Forbidden West
Genre: Action-adventure, role-playing, open-world, post-post-apocalyptic, bow-and-arrow
Platforms: PlayStation 4/5
Media: E3 Announcement Trailer
Gameplay Trailer
Machines of the Forbidden West | Tribes of the Forbidden West | Challenges of the Forbidden West
Story Trailer | Cinematic Trailer
Developer: Guerilla Games Info
Developers' HQ: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Price: PS4 Standard - $59.99 USD / £59.99 GBP / €69,99 EUR / $79.99 CAD (free PS5 upgrade)
- PS5 Standard - $69.99 USD / £69.99 GBP / €79,99 EUR / $89.99 CAD
- PS4/PS5 Digital Deluxe - $79.99 USD / £79.99 GBP / €89,99 EUR / $99.99 CAD Contents
Release Date: February 18, 2022
More Info: r/Horizon | Wikipedia Page
Review Aggregator:
- OpenCritic - 88 | 93% Recommended [Cross-Platform] Score Distribution
- MetaCritic - 89 [PS5]
- MetaCritic - [PS4]
Reviews
| Website/Author | Aggregates' Score ~ Critic's Score | Quote | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Post - Alyse Stanley | Unscored ~ Unscored | ‘Horizon Forbidden West’ is a sprawling and satisfying sequel | PS5 |
| Polygon - Nicole Clark | Unscored ~ Unscored | Returning to Aloy’s machine-threatened world is well worth the wait | PS5 |
| RPG Fan - Caitlin Argyros | Unscored ~ Unscored | Horizon Forbidden West is simply a triumph in almost every way. | PS5 |
| GamesBeat - Mike Minotti | Unscored ~ Review-In-Progress | Once I see the story to its end, I’ll be able to settle on a score. But if you’re just looking for a recommendation, consider it given. | PS5 |
| ACG - Jeremy Penter | Unscored ~ Buy | Despite some warts, Horizon Forbidden West is an incredible game and one that will be remembered most likely as a classic, and a sure-fire entry into Game of the Year award discussions. | PS5 |
| One More Game - Vincent Ternida | Unscored ~ Buy | Horizon Forbidden West successfully builds on the lore and story of Horizon Zero Dawn, bringing to life a world that offers exploration as a reward of its own. The vast lands are breathtaking, paired with photo-realistic designs and an epic soundtrack to boot, Aloy's continued adventures are dazzling, to say the least. There is a magnificence to Horizon Forbidden West, and despite being bogged down by some questionable choices and decisions, the game is another masterful display of talent from Guerrilla Games. | PS5 |
| Console Creatures - Bobby Pashalidis | Unscored ~ Recommended | Horizon Forbidden West is the rare sequel that not only improves on every mechanic but also creates a lived-in world full of danger and wonder in every corner. | PS5 |
| Eurogamer - Malindy Hetfeld | Unscored ~ No Recommendation | Another beautiful technical achievement, Horizon Forbidden West is held back by clunky characters and new features that lack purpose. | PS5 |
| GameSpew - Richard Seagrave | 100 ~ 10 / 10 | Bigger and better than its predecessor in every single way, Horizon Forbidden West is a game that’s ever so easy to get lost in. | PS5 |
| GamesHub - Leah Williams | 100 ~ 5 / 5 | Horizon Forbidden West pulls players along on a breathtaking journey – one so lifelike and human it’s almost unbelievable just how good it really is. | PS5 |
| Gaming Nexus - Rob Larkin | 100 ~ 10 / 10 | Horizon Zero Dawn was one of the best games of the last console generation. I'm not sure I see any reason why Horizon Forbidden West won't go down as one of the best of this generation. | PS5 |
| GamingTrend - David Burdette | 100 ~ 100 / 100 | It's not just that Horizon Forbidden West is bigger, it's better. Guerrilla had already crafted an incredible title in Zero Dawn, but they've graduated into building an immaculate one in Forbidden West. Its strengths are taken to new heights, tuned to being the best they can be, and what were once weaknesses transform into pillars the series can build on. Besides a few minor technical issues, Horizon Forbidden West is the perfect example of what you want a sequel to an already great game to be, and it's certainly a challenger for best game in 2022. | PS5 |
| Nerdburglars - Dan Hastings | 100 ~ 10 / 10 | Horizon: Forbidden West delivers everything that made the first game unforgettable and then piles on so much more. Character realism and environmental detail have been turned all the way to eleven. Every single element of this game has been crafted by perfectionists. Fighting off hordes of high tech machines keeps your heart pumping and the hugely diverse spectrum of machines to take down make you put a lot of effort into fine-tuning your approach to combat. The narrative lays down a perfect sense of urgency that drives you through a 20+ hour campaign that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. | PS5 |
| Press Start - Kieron Verbrugge | 100 ~ 10 / 10 | Horizon Forbidden West is an exceedingly clever sequel, a deep and addictive action RPG, a dense world that unfolds with an impeccable sense of pace, a visual tour de force and the masterful delivery of a promising concept. | PS5 |
| Sirus Gaming - Lexuzze Tablante | 100 ~ 10 / 10 | Despite minor technical issues that can be patched up, Horizon: Forbidden West's compelling narrative, a spectacular cast of characters, its impressive graphical feat, and superb combat will make your time worthwhile. Horizon: Forbidden West is simply a masterpiece, a game that a PS4 and PS5 owner should not miss. | PS5 |
| Twinfinite - Chris Jecks | 100 ~ 5 / 5 | Horizon Forbidden West is a spectacular sequel | PS5 |
| VGC - Jordan Middler | 100 ~ 5 / 5 | Horizon Forbidden West is an incredible game set in a world that we wanted to return to many hours after the credits rolled. | PS5 |
| Video Game Sophistry - Andy Borkowski | 100 ~ 10 / 10 | The most exciting thing that this game has to offer is how ruthlessly and maybe even obsessively devoted the developers are to making everything you do matter. Every push of the button, every new side quest, every collectible, every interaction ties to a central theme or narrative push that connects to the meta narrative. | PS5 |
| Shindig - Tony Hsiang | 100 ~ 5 / 5 | If Horizon Zero Dawn was your jam, then this is a must-play. If you enjoyed it but found the world arid and lacking, then Forbidden West has enough packed in the world that it may just get its machine claws into you. | PS4 |
| Geek Culture - Jake Su | 98 ~ 9.8 / 10 | Polishing an already glittering diamond to shine even brighter, Guerrilla Games has done a spectacular job with Horizon Forbidden West, delivering an adventure that is bigger, better, and more entertaining on all levels, and a must-play title for all in the PlayStation ecosystem. | PS5 |
| Glitched Africa - Marco Cocomello | 95 ~ 9.5 / 10 | Horizon Forbidden West is an exceptional game. It expands on Zero Dawn in every possible way while also delivering some of the best interactions I have ever seen in an open-world game. Its world is breathtaking, the people are memorable and the gameplay is industry-defining. | PS5 |
| MMORPG.com - Jason Fanelli | 95 ~ 9.5 / 10 | Horizon: Forbidden West is everything I wanted from a follow-up to the excellent Zero Dawn, from the twisting story and fierce combat to the cast of memorable characters. | PS5 |
| PlayStation Universe - John-Paul Jones | 95 ~ 9.5 / 10 | In every way that it can be, Horizon Forbidden West is Horizon Zero Dawn 2.0 and while I might crave some more variety in its open-world activities, Guerrilla Games has nonetheless crafted a triumphant sequel that earns its place among the very best that PlayStation Studios has to offer. | PS5 |
| Worth Playing - Chris "Atom" DeAngelus | 95 ~ 9.5 / 10 | Overall, some minor technical nagging is the only thing that really holds back Horizon: Forbidden West back. It has a delightful protagonist, an engaging story, a wonderful setting, fun combat and exploration, and lovely visuals. I enjoyed just about every moment I spent with the game. If you were a fan of the original, then the sequel delivers on everything that it promises. | PS5 |
| Game Informer - Kimberley Wallace | 93 ~ 9.3 / 10 | Horizon Forbidden West reaches a new high bar for Guerrilla Games. It does more than surpass its predecessor; it takes Horizon’s fiction to captivating places and builds a rich world that rewards you for the effort you put into it. | PS5 |
| CGMagazine - David Walters | 90 ~ 9 / 10 | A sequel should always be better, and Horizon Forbidden West is much better than its predecessor, by a distance as great as the journey itself. | PS5 |
| Digitally Downloaded - Matt Sainsbury | 90 ~ 4.5 / 5 | It builds on the success of the first game in a way that I am quite certain that those who loved Aloy and her first quest will find even more to love about this one. | PS5 |
| Game Rant - Dalton Cooper | 90 ~ 4.5 / 5 | Horizon Forbidden West takes everything that fans loved about Zero Dawn and makes it better, with Guerrilla delivering another must-play PS exclusive. | PS5 |
| Game Revolution - Jason Faulkner | 90 ~ 9 / 10 | Aside from some very minor bugs, Forbidden West was a treat to play and is an early contender for Game of the Year. | PS5 |
| IGN - Simon Cardy | 90 ~ 9 / 10 | A triumphant combination of enthralling combat, top-tier creature and character design, and a captivating open world, Horizon Forbidden West is an absolute blast and fantastic showcase for the power of the PS5. | PS5 |
| Inverse - Christopher Groux | 90 ~ 9 / 10 | In 2022, Forbidden West has a much higher standard to meet, and for the most part, it’s a resounding success. | PS5 |
| Multiplayer First - AJ Okami | 90 ~ 9 / 10 | Higher quality side quests, combined with a main campaign that feels grander in scope, and is much better paced than the original make for a strong story, and the beautiful environments, combined with highly detailed character models and improved gameplay make this an early candidate for Game of the Year. | PS5 |
| Next Gen Base - Ben Ward | 90 ~ 9 / 10 | Another magnificent visual showpiece for the PS5, that runs surprisingly well on the PS4 too, Horizon Forbidden West is a great new chapter in Aloy’s story. If you liked Zero Dawn, you’ll absolutely love this, making it a must-play. | PS5 |
| PCMag - Will Greenwald | 90 ~ 4.5 / 5 | Horizon Forbidden West takes everything that made Horizon Zero Dawn an excellent action-adventure title, and adds more environmental variety and quest verticality to create an even better game. | PS5 |
| Push Square - Stephen Tailby | 90 ~ 9 / 10 | Overall, Horizon Forbidden West is a huge improvement on its predecessor. | PS5 |
| Screen Rant - Leo Faierman | 90 ~ 4.5 / 5 | It’s hard to imagine how a Zero Dawn fan could be at all dissatisfied with Guerilla Games’ choices here - the studio has delivered exactly what they were waiting for. | PS5 |
| Shacknews - Bill Lavoy | 90 ~ 9 / 10 | Horizon Forbidden West is an ambitious game that builds off the strengths of its predecessor in almost every way. | PS5 |
| TheSixthAxis - Tuffcub | 90 ~ 9 / 10 | Horizon Forbidden West improves upon Zero Dawn in almost every aspect. | PS5 |
| Too Much Gaming - Carlos Hernandez | 90 ~ 9 / 10 | While Horizon Forbidden West doesn’t break the mold of the action-adventure open-world genre, it further enriches its blend of entertaining combat within a unique world that still stands out among other post-apocalyptic offerings. They might not have stuck the landing very well, but that wasn’t enough to completely stain the complete experience. | PS5 |
| Wccftech - Alessio Palumbo | 90 ~ 9 / 10 | Horizon Forbidden West is a worthy sequel to Zero Dawn in every way, proving that Guerrilla is no one-hit wonder when it comes to the action RPG genre. | PS5 |
| WellPlayed - Kieran Stockton | 90 ~ 9 / 10 | An expansive, beautiful and engrossing new adventure that deepens the series' lore while doubling down on what made the original such a classic. A masterclass in meaningful open-world design, where exploration and curiosity is encouraged and rewarded. | |
| PowerUp! - Adam Mathew | 85 ~ 8.5 / 10 | Horizon: Forbidden West is still a top-tier game that’s well worth emptying one’s pouch of metal shards to purchase. | PS5 |
| Destructoid - Chris Carter | 85 ~ 8.5 / 10 | Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash. | PS5 |
| Fextralife - Fexelea | 80 ~ 8 / 10 | Horizon: Forbidden West is a gorgeous and highly polished experience that takes full advantage of the Playstation 5's superior hardware. And while a dream come true for explorers, the sub-par story just prevents it from being a true masterpiece. Recommended for fans of the genre. | PS5 |
| Attack of the Fanboy - Diego Perez | 80 ~ 4 / 5 | Horizon Forbidden West is a bigger, better game than the original in nearly every way. With tons of engaging side content, a wide array of beautiful biomes to explore, and multiple threatening new machines to take on, there's a lot to see and do in the Forbidden West. | PS5 |
| Digital Trends - Giovanni Colantonio | 80 ~ 4 / 5 | Horizon Forbidden West establishes the Horizon franchise as a power player in Sony’s first-party arsenal. | PS5 |
| GameSpot - Phil Hornshaw | 80 ~ 8 / 10 | Horizon Forbidden West sometimes packs in so much that it gets in its own way, but the many well-drawn characters populating its quests keep it compelling. | PS5 |
| Metro GameCentral - GameCentral | 80 ~ 8 / 10 | A solid sequel to the crowd-pleasing original, which still doesn't make enough of its unique setting but manages to add an impressive amount of depth to its combat and side content. | PS5 |
| TrustedReviews - Ryan Jones | 80 ~ 4 / 5 | Horizon Forbidden West is a superb sequel, adding even more robot monsters to slay while introducing a deep crafting and upgrade system that creates a rewarding Monster Hunter-style gameplay loop. | PS5 |
| VG247 - Dom Peppiatt | 80 ~ 4 / 5 | Horizon: Forbidden West does a great job of building on the foundation that Zero Dawn laid out | PS5 |
| VideoGamer - Josh Wise | 80 ~ 8 / 10 | With Horizon Forbidden West, Guerilla is armed with the grunt of the PlayStation 5, and we get not just a catalogue of alluring tones but a richer palette of ideas. | PS5 |
| AusGamers - Steve Farrelly | 70 ~ 7 / 10 | As an action-adventure, an RPG, a narrative, and open-world sandbox, and a way to simply spend time exploring a breathtaking world – it falls short. Engaging at times, thrilling too, but also disjointed, clunky, and unfocused in ways we didn’t expect. | PS5 |
| Stevivor - Joab Gilroy | 65 ~ 6.5 / 10 | It’s a game of contrasts. | PS5 |
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