Horizon Forbidden West Review: 120 Ratings, Pros and Cons
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Check all the 120 reviews find on Video Games Horizon Forbidden West, with the 94 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Video Games magazines and websites give 94 ratings, we get this average rating to this Horizon product : 4.5/5.
Horizon Forbidden West review :
With an average rating of 4.5/5, you can buy Horizon Forbidden West with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
NDA on Reviews ? Please note that 63 reviews were published the same day 14/02/2022.
Horizon Forbidden West ratings
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5/5 War Legend | 10/10 GameSpew | 5/5 Pocket-lint | 10/10 Generation-Game |
5/5 GodIsAGeek | 100/100 Gaming Trend | 10/10 Press Start | 5/5 Android Central |
5/5 Twinfinite | 10/10 GamingBolt | 5/5 N-Gamz | 10/10 PlayStation LifeStyle |
10/10 JeuxVideo.fr | 10/10 TestingBuddies | 10/10 GameOver | 9.8/10 GeekCulture |
9.8/10 Pixel | 9.66/10 Le Bêta-Testeur | 4.8/5 Computer Bild | 4.8/5 Geek Generation |
9.5/10 MMORPG.com | 9.5/10 M2 Gaming | 19/20 JeuxActu.com | 9.5/10 GameCrater |
9.5/10 Glitched | 9.5/10 Geeky | 9.5/10 Pizza Fria | 19/20 Consollection |
94/100 COGconnected | 9.3/10 MeriStation | 93/100 RPGFan | 9.25/10 GameInformer |
92/100 4players | 9.2/10 PixelCritics | 4.6/5 ImTest | 9.1/10 SpazioGames |
9.05/10 Peopleware | 4.5/5 PhonAndroid | 9/10 GameHope | 9/10 Journal du Geek |
4.5/5 PCMag | 4.5/5 Tom's Guide (US) | 9/10 wccftech | 9/10 JVFrance |
9/10 TheSixthAxis | 9/10 Push Square | 9/10 GamersGlobal | 9/10 PCGames |
9/10 Guardado Rapido | 4.5/5 GamesRadar | 4.5/5 Laptop Mag | 9/10 GameRevolution |
4.5/5 PXLBBQ | 9/10 HardwareZone | 9/10 GameSpace | 9/10 Areajugones |
4.5/5 RPGamer | 8.9/10 VideoChums | 17/20 JVL | 8.5/10 ZTGD |
8.5/10 tuttoteK | 8.5/10 Hinsusta | 8.5/10 Lords of Gaming | 8.3/10 Geeko |
8/10 GameKult.com | 8/10 DigitalTrends | 8/10 ActuGaming | 8/10 Numerama |
8/10 GameReactor | 4/5 4WeAreGamers | 8/10 Presse Citron | 4/5 NME |
4/5 Hardcore Gamer | 4/5 T3 | 4/5 SiteGeek | 8/10 Pokde.net |
4/5 Indian Express | 8/10 Cultured Vultures | 8/10 TechRaptor | 8/10 3RD Strike |
4/5 Geeks By Girls | 8/10 GameLove | 8/10 GamingGuardian | 8/10 Creative Bloq |
7.54/10 Vandal | 7/10 AusGamers | 3/5 EuroGamer.fr |
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Pros and cons for Horizon Forbidden West List of reviews and ratings
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Enormous open-world with masses to see and do
Great ranged and melee combat
Involving and complex plot
Aloy is one of the best gaming characters around
So too can machine hunting for resources
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Gorgeous visuals
Machines are expertly designed
Magnificent combat
Loads to do
Long load times
An emotional story that keeps you captivated the whole way through ?
Freakin? robot dinosaurs (and creatures) ?
An incredible sandbox of combat and exploration ?
Absolutely gorgeous
New machines are universally great
Class-leading narrative and character writing
Improvements to UI and systems make a world of difference
PS5 features are smart and well-implemented
Diverse machine catalog with unique playstyles
Unexpected and mind-blowing story
Engaging combat
reviewed at 28/02/2022 - Test PlayStation recap: Horizon Forbidden West launches to raves [read the full review on Android Central]
Improved combat mechanics, every machine is its own unique puzzle waiting to be cracked
An immersive world with something of interest around every corner
Improved visuals and facial animations make for more engaging cutscenes and conversations with NPCs
It’s Zero Dawn, but bigger and better in every conceivable way.
Incredible world-building with the Utaru and the Tenakth
Strong cast of new and returning characters, brought to life by excellent writing and voice acting
A gorgeous, lovingly crafted open world that keeps offering up memorable new vistas
Incredible side quests and open world activities maintain an impressive level of variety and quality throughout the entirety of the experience
Movement is more enjoyable thanks to new tools and improvements
Combat remains as thrilling as ever
The Machines are as gorgeous to behold as they are fun to take on in combat
A fearsome and varied roster of machines
Melee combat has seen some improvements
Hunting machines to upgrade your weapons and armour never gets boring.
Movement can be a little stiff at times
Lackluster stealth
Progression begins losing steam about 15-20 hours into the game.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Intense and satisfying combat
Side activities to suit everyone
Skill trees cater to all play styles
Beautiful world
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[4.8/5] reviewed at 14/02/2022 - Horizon Forbidden West im Test: Würdiger Nachfolger? [read the full review on Computer Bild]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Beautiful visuals with some of the most striking nature views I've ever seen
Precise combat mechanics with just enough new stuff to keep it fun
Some of Aloy's dialogue didn't work for me.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
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Strategize with numerous traps, weapons, ammo types, stealth, and traversal techniques
Explore breathtaking and sprawling world full of life and metal
Refreshing and engaging quests and NPC's
Absolutely gorgeous
Subpar execution of defining Aloy's trauma in opening hours
Exhilarating exploration
Aloy’s journey
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Doesn’t do a great job explaining the past game which might be an issue for some
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Fun and varied combat
An improvement in nearly every way over its predecessor
A few non-gameplay bugs
reviewed at 17/02/2022 - Test Horizon Forbidden West Video ? Heading Into The West [read the full review on COGconnected]
[94/100] reviewed at 10/04/2024 - Test Horizon Forbidden West PC ? Truly Excellent [read the full review on COGconnected]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
fantastic writing and endearing characters
gorgeous music
great side quests
lots of cool new machines
melee combat is overhauled
skills and crafting are greatly expanded
inventory management is less of a chore.
occasional asset loading issues and various other bugs
managing items during combat can be frustrating
easy to get overleveled
fighting human enemies is still not as fun as taking on machines.
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Breathtaking environments
The ultra-satisfying fights
The character design
Best version currently on the market
[9.2/10] reviewed at 15/04/2024 - TEST ? Horizon Forbidden West sur PC! [read the full review on Le Bêta-Testeur]
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[9/10] reviewed at 14/02/2022 - Horizon Forbidden West (PS4) [read the full review on GameHope]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Many entertaining missions
Improved climbing, and new tools that let you easily scale the many vertical environments
Looks fantastic, even if it isn't a revolutionary leap from the first game
The Cauldrons sidequests are a chore
Thrilling campaign
Variety of engaging gameplay mechanics
Vast open world to explore
Great storyline
Deeper combat with weapon techniques and Valor Surges
Vastly improved traversal and puzzles
Gorgeous lighting on PS5
Melee combat still isn't as good as ranged combat (and human combat still isn't good as machine combat)
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Large open world with plenty to do
Excellent writing and characterisation
Gorgeous graphics and atmospheric sound
Nice and subtle usage of the DualSense
Climbing is restricted rather than being natural
New gameplay additions lack originality (even if they look fancy)
[9/10] reviewed at 14/02/2022 - Test Horizon Forbidden West [read the full review on TheSixthAxis]
Combat vs. machines as fun as ever
Much better combat vs. humans
Quests, activities are more diverse
Vastly improved supporting cast
Some great narrative twists and turns
Stunning presentation
Occasional pop-in
Story doesn't pack quite the same punch as Zero Dawn
Climbing can be finicky
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
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[9/10] reviewed at 14/02/2022 - Horizon Forbidden West im Test: Trotz kleiner Macken ein Action-RPG der Extraklasse [read the full review on PCGames]
Highly customizable gameplay
Compelling story and lore
Improved climbing mechanics
Improved exploration across diverse environments.
Combat options have been expanded.
Crafting is less frustrating.
Issues with pop-in.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Combat and platforming are easy to pick up and immensely fluid
Voice acting is excellent and brings life to the narrative
Varl is best bro
No respec - best to do your homework before you invest in skills
Turn on Climbing Annotations. You're welcome.
A fascinating story with dozens of twists
Fusion of sci-fi and tribal aesthetic
Interesting, large secondary quests
Exploration of towers, abandoned buildings, etc. presented as interesting puzzles
Immersive feedback through the controller
Great OST
A great amount of grind if you intend to upgrade your gear
Minor bugs
Various camera issues
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Combat is satisfying
Sidequests are engaging
Performance issues aplenty on PlayStation 4
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[9/10] reviewed at 15/05/2022 - Recensione LEGO Horizon Forbidden West: Collolungo [read the full review on tuttoteK]
Rich, compelling world
Even more robot dinosaurs
Some elements are overcomplicated
[4.5/5] reviewed at 13/10/2022 - Test Lego Horizon Forbidden West: Tallneck: "Almost an in-game snapshot" [read the full review on GamesRadar]
[9/10] reviewed at 09/04/2024 - Horizon Forbidden West (PC) [read the full review on GameReactor]
New machines and gear freshen things up
Many tribes to meet with unique cultures
Traversal can become annoyingly buggy
Equipment and abilities are cumbersome
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Visuals and environments are stunning
Tons of accessibility options
Fantastic soundtrack and voice work
Some minor glitches after patch
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Fascinating narrative that shows the power of people
Fresh new Machines bring new challenges to the world
While close combat did improve, it's still not equal to long range
Loadout customizations are bland
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Excellent new machines
High-effort side activities
Stunning world design
Better traversal tools
Frustrating swimming
Crashes and visual bugs
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
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Engaging stealth
Guerilla has built an amazing world
Clunky platforming
Combat isn’t as fun before you get all your trips
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Side-missions feel a step up
Gorgeous open world that's easy to get lost in
Swimming just not that fun
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Enthralling storyline
Cleaner UI and inventory management
A solid step up from its predecessor
Side quests actually feel meaningful
Collectibles give a fun bit of backstory and easter eggs
Fluid, engaging combat system
3D audio implementation is superb
Climbing / parkouring feels unnecessarily complicated at times
Human combat isn't as fun as machine combat
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Well-Designed, Thoughtfully Placed Quests and Activities
Exciting Machine Combat
Minor Story and Pacing Issues
Still solid gameplay
Many bugs
Wonky controls
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
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Visually arresting art direction
Plenty to see and do
Very similar to the previous game
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Expanded story and a world that feels more alive
Combat builds on the core of the first outing
Fighting dino-bots is as tense and thrilling as ever
Exploration and hunting
No refinement or changes to items, gear, and crafting
Climbing is stiff and mostly limited to ?only this way?
Swimming looks pretty but is clunky
PS5 60fps performance mode looks muddy and noticeably lowers image quality settings
Open world activities, exploration/hunting, and questing all feel like separate games
Outside of combat and setting there?s very little that?s exciting
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Score is splendid
Machines intricately designed
‘Machine strike’ is fun
New navigational tools
Valor Surge is helpful
Eases you into the game
Poorly-designed padding
Pushes you to grind
Story undercut thematically
Thorny cultural appropriation with clothing
Not all stealth hits are one-hit KO
Deceitful PS5 pricing, given free upgrade
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Excellent Lore
Great Cinematics
Smooth Performance
Beautiful Open-World
Improves on Previous Shortcomings
Slight Lighting Issues
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
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Beautiful visuals
A world worth exploring
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
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Improved traversal, combat, and exploration
Improved skill trees, the ability to cater to your playstyle
The soundtrack score and DualSense implementation
Some of the puzzles overstay their welcome
reviewed at 24/05/2022 - Review: LEGO's Horizon Forbidden West Tallneck Model [read the full review on Console Creatures]
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Flexible Performance Options
Compelling Storyline
Lack of Raytracing
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