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Horizon Forbidden West

Video game2022Mighty TierPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PCRPG
88
Critic Score

Critic Scores

OpenCritic
88/100
Top Critic Score
Recommended
96%
Critics recommend
Reviews
199
Critic reviews

About

Join Aloy as she braves the Forbidden West – a majestic but dangerous frontier that conceals mysterious new threats. Explore distant lands, fight bigger and more awe-inspiring machines, and encounter astonishing new tribes as you return to the far-future, post-apocalyptic world of Horizon. The land is dying. Vicious storms and an unstoppable blight ravage the scattered remnants of humanity, while fearsome new machines prowl their borders. Life on Earth is hurtling towards another extinction, and no one knows why. It's up to Aloy to uncover the secrets behind these threats and restore order and balance to the world. Along the way, she must reunite with old friends, forge alliances with warring new factions and unravel the legacy of the ancient past – all the while trying to stay one step ahead of a seemingly undefeatable new enemy. Key Features Brave an expansive open world - Discover distant lands, new enemies, rich cultures and striking characters. A majestic frontier - Explore the lush forests, sunken cities and towering mountains of a far-future America. Confront new dangers - Engage in strategic battles against enormous machines and mounted human enemies by using weapons, gear and traps crafted from salvaged parts. Unravel startling mysteries - Uncover the secret behind Earth's imminent collapse and unlock a hidden chapter in the ancient past... one that will change Aloy forever.

Top critic reviews

GamesBeat 5/5

"I’ve seen a lot of people say they have skipped Horizon: Forbidden West to play other games like Gran Turismo 7 and Elden Ring. I’m in the middle of Elden Ring now, and I feel like I have my training wheels on. But I wouldn’t skip Horizon: Forbidden West, as I feel like this is going to be one of the best games of 2021."

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God is a Geek 10/10

"Horizon Forbidden West is a masterpiece. With a gripping story and a world ripe for exploration, you won't be disappointed."

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PlayStation LifeStyle 10/10

"Those who enjoyed Aloy’s previous adventures should definitely consider adding this one to the collection."

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VGC 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."

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Daily Mirror 5/5

"Horizon Forbidden West is an amazing sequel that fulfils most of the missing elements from the first game. Its immersive adventure is easily one of the best experiences on offer on the Playstation 5. Guerrilla Games should really take a bow for crafting not only a brilliant action game but manages to do the seemingly impossible by improving on Horizon’s already fantastic lore, adding stunning new locations and stellar characters."

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