Horizon Zero Dawn AFTER The Hype | Was It Worth It?

It's 2019 and it has been 2 years since horizon zero dawn hit the PS4. While the frozen wilds is great, its time to look back at the gameplay experience of the base game, the hype that gaming anointed it with and what it means for the future. Now that the review train is all but gone, and the ps4 is established even further, where does the game stand? Horizon zero dawn 2 is likely right around the corner, but for now, we have to look at what is already there in front of us to see what aloy might be up to next.
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[@RoleCrow]

The word "overrated" is overrated. Horizon was awesome, and more important it was a single player experience without microtransactions...

[@Chiemkim]

Imo it was a generic open world game that did nothing new, with generic 3rd person gameplay with no depth since you press r3 and automatically know every weakness, with a unique story. There were too many mediocre side quests that were shoved in youe face. Most of them being fetch quests too. I played about the first 8 hours and got bored.

[@eetusuutari8354]

@@Chiemkim Well, fuck you too!

[@Chiemkim]

@@eetusuutari8354 😂 because I have a different opinion? How close minded of you.

[@rimosabysswalker3206]

@@Chiemkim Thats every open world game to me. I always get bored after the half

[@mp7950]

Rimos Abysswalker As if that’s an excuse to insult him...

[@gracecalis5421]

Can we just stop and acknowledge how a studio that was ONLY known for an FPS linear shooter managed to dunk both Bethesda and BIOWARE, by making an RPG that's leagues better than theirs this generation? What a turn of events...

[@HickoryDickory86]

"A surprise to be sure! But a welcome one."

[@gracecalis5421]

@@HickoryDickory86 *when Bethesda and Bioware both make shitty live service games* "This is getting out of hand! Now there are two of them!"

[@foxt.5043]

Well people really liked dragon age inquisition so not too sure on that bioware part but Bethesda IMO is hot ass. I didnt like fallout 4 and they are meme with the skyrim rereleased and the fallout 76 fuck ups

[@DWN-024ShadowMan]

Yeah, everybody should be asking them for another similar game. I honestly am tired of COD games :/.

[@gracecalis5421]

@@DWN-024ShadowMan Don't worry. A sequel to Horizon was greenlight since the launch of the first game, since it was such a resounding success

[@JustinY.]

It's already been two years? How time flies.

[@lmao.3661]

Luv u Justin

[@gamjanamja]

Hi lol

[@flavuoVEVO]

Hi Justin.

[@Molybed1]

True, but for some reason 2015 feels like a loooong time ago.

[@gundamnmechas8518]

Hello again lol

[@gibby3198]

Who’s here during the news of horizon zero dawn 2 confirmed? 2020

[@biscuitcarpal2571]

It's Not Horizon Zero Dawn 2 It's Horizon Forbidden West

[@tonid8295]

@@biscuitcarpal2571 its horizon 2 forbidden west

[@ecsdwe129]

​@@tonid8295 You can call it Horizon 2: Forbidden West, but it is officially called Horizon Forbidden West. Look on Guerrilla Game's Twitter account as well as the Twitter accounts of HFW devs, they consistently refer to the game that way. That's official confirmation if I've ever seen it.

[@fantasor3958]

Isn’t it coming out in 2021

[@spongeman6709]

@@ecsdwe129 it had 2 in the logo if you take a look properly

[@Makaveli-7DT]

Horizon Zero Dawn was amazing a singleplayer game without microtransactions done properly

[@hunterg3933]

I disagree with you the game sucks

[@Makaveli-7DT]

@@hunterg3933 that's fair everyone has their preferences in games I can respect that what's your favorite game if dont mind me asking so many games to choose from and so many genres

[@hunterg3933]

@@Makaveli-7DT tomb raider is much better

[@Makaveli-7DT]

@@hunterg3933 which one i just started playing to 2nd newest one i also enjoy those games im liking the survival take of Tomb Raider

[@nandorpapp2350]

@@hunterg3933 :D Horizon is a masterpiece, Tomb raider nothing more than a mediocre adventure game. nobody will remember after 2 years, Horizon will be eternal

[@xoxoHujar]

no game has made me feel so overpowered and so weak at the same time

[@aldieb07]

True

[@plan9starbug]

That is so true.

[@bokcoli]

Hajar i see you with the tetsuo and youth

[@tankiletje5096]

Ye dude... the nostalgia xD

[@linusfroesefroese2530]

I tryed to play through the story on "ultra hard" and if you don't look out for one moment your can go from full health withe shield being overpowered to being dead.

[@Kingjay814]

Horizon Zero Dawn is still a game that I still push to people. This game is still an absolute must buy and became a classic.

[@acewarrior55k38]

Kingjay814 I’m buying complete edition now!

[@celadon2048]

Still?

[@joshuasterling2144]

Got it early on launch night and did a lets play with the family on the Projector! Everybody was hyped on the intro alone....

[@kendalllent8037]

just bought the complete edition for $10. Cant wait to play it

[@samdelgado1286]

Kendall Lent same

[@jordanpierre627]

Is it worth it????

[@samdelgado1286]

xKENSHii it’s worth it tbh having lots of fun

[@Darke_Exelbirth]

@@jordanpierre627 It's more than worth it. The complete edition is easily worth $30. Hell, it's worth the original $60 price tag in my opinion! This game broke into my top 10, a list that has changed very little since the days of Gamecube and PS2.

[@hunterknight6956]

Bought it for 7$, it’s trash to me, but hey that’s the beauty of the subjective experience

[@evaristegalois6282]

Horizon Zero Dawn was worth it before and after the hype Which is more than I can say about Fallout 76

[@koibitothescrublord4977]

Fallout 76% unfinished never deserved the hype it got. Especially with FO4 not being that great. Was hyped for TES 6 now... Not too much with everything Bitchesda is doing nowadays.

[@unicorntomboy9736]

@@koibitothescrublord4977 Fallout 76 should have been cancelled

[@ujiltromm7358]

TESV was my first experience with Bethesda. I bought it way too late, and by then every other bug had been ironed out by the modding community, and the same community cranked "ultra-preset worthy" graphics mod one after another among others. But I recognized that that many bugs, that many fails when creating the world, and how most of their other games have those kinds of Unofficial Patches, means to me that Bethesda is ok just pushing games out the door in an unfinished state, porting them to PC as-is, then pushing DLCs out and that's it. It's no wonder they release their Creation Kits, and to their credit, I've seen very few games being moddable to that extent. Bethesda, you hooked me, but you couldn't reel me in.

[@evil1--594]

Evariste Galois fallout 76 ? Really that’s the most stupid comparison

[@SylasTheGreat]

The fact that you guys keep comparing games to 76 is just sad. You clearly only want likes and that's embarrassing...

[@Zoeila]

Horizon was an amazing game. that feeling when you are hiding in bushes and there's a giant robot monster roaming near you is the experience i dreamed of in a game when i saw jurassic park as a kid. watching a tallstrider move through the enviroment was just as magical as the first dinosaur you see in jurassic park.

[@ouassimzayani8806]

The robotic monster feel so slive

[@squirrel_slapper]

Tallneck

[@kypdurron7315]

HZD is one of my fave games ever, and one of few ive played through mult times and made platinum. It deserves all the praise and more

[@marcy419]

kyp durron the game makes you want to platinum it!!

[@ericksoler1221]

My only platinum is this game. I love it!

[@KOSMOSxIV]

Same, I only got 1 platinum and it is HZD and finished it twice; immediately bought the DLC when it came out. Exploring the map and getting all the collectibles didn't even feel like a chore. Heck, I wish there was more so I could have played that game even longer.

[@Abdulla_silks]

I’ve had HZD about a week on the PS4 pro and have been playing it every day. The game is stunning in every way. I have had to give the game a rest today as last night I was dreaming about striders and watchers. This game gets you real deep! And that music when the machines are close, OMG, what an amazing game. 10/10

[@ItsKatsuragi]

Same. I want to kick myself in the balls for not having bought the PS4 and this game sooner.

[@timmyturnaround4711]

Agreed 100% i have had it for 5 days and have overridden all cauldrons except 1 and all tallnecks except one and i will probably do that soon, the story is almost done and the frozen wilds are done too, I love every part of the game.

[@theuniversewithin74]

Hope you have a big 4K HDR TV to go with the pro... I just got a new TV and OMG HZD looks amazing.

[@asianhavoc1872]

Well Guys you should buy a TV for 4k 60 Fps minimum!!

[@southernshadow1313]

Just beat it tonight absolutely loved it

[@snappa_tv]

Horizon zero dawn is the only game I’ve ever 100% completed on ps4. Its incredible and still is one of my favorite games of all time

[@charlotte1060]

Snappa I’ve played it through 4 times, it was one of the first games I bought when I got my ps4. Probably my favorite game

[@unicorntomboy9736]

I 100% complete every single game I get

[@limjahey958]

Horizon got me back into games like the witcher 3 did! Rarely does a game make me crave it, i played for a good 7 hours straight the first night i had it. It was a redbox rental. I then waited months for the dlc to drop then paid full price for the game. Worth it! Heres looking forward to the sequel. And Cyberpunk 2077.

[@stefanjakobsen6038]

The last of us 2!

[@optimoblunt2894]

I bought HZD and Witcher 3 at the same time ..i started HZD and the game is perfect and more that i expected...ijust Beat HZD last week....then i started witcher 3......i am still playing HZD and deleted witcher 3 and got ACO... I guess witcher 3 just was not my kind of game. Maybe one day i will try it again. Nothing against W3 but i was very underwelmed with the game personally.

[@limjahey958]

@@optimoblunt2894 I think they are very different games. Horizon is more exciting with the whole lost world aesthetic, and not to mention how fast paced it is. The witcher 3 is an entirely different beast. With the dlc alone i played over a hundred hours and im an extremely casual gamer. It takes a couple hours to sink its hooks into you. Id give it another shot when you have the time!

[@kevstokes1]

@@optimoblunt2894 I LOVE both HZD & W3 (though I definitely like HZD more). That said... W3 takes like 10+ hours to get into whereas HZD only takes like 2-3... Definitely give W3 another shot. Honestly, I probably wouldn't have been totally engulfed by W3 either if it had to compete with HZD for my attention

[@justwatch7091]

@@optimoblunt2894 I have %100 for both games. I love them both but W3 is a lot better in many aspects. Give it a shot.

[@chelseybrown2748]

For exclusives Horizon Zero Dawn and God of War are easily my top picks.

[@CroneRaven1810]

For games in general one of the best

[@nerobiblios4086]

Bloodborne too, that game was amazing!

[@dragonkunia6798]

Smash bros is an exclusive o.o

[@ollytherev2957]

Nero Biblios ughh I love the game I just get so frustrated how do you get past the first boss?

[@ericksoler1221]

HZD is my only platinum trophy. I love it soo much!!

[@Yggdrasil42]

HZD was the reason I bought a PS4. No regrets! I explored every corner of the world and fell in love with all the tiny details. Ants walking up the side of trees, rain puddles evaporating, the designs of the robots. And let's not forget the story moving me to tears a few times. I'm not blind to its flaws, but those are minor. Loved it.

[@momqabt]

I'm a PC gamer. I played on pc from ~'95 to this very day. HZD is the reason I own a console. HZD and GoW are the only two console only games I own.

[@decain]

Red dead? Or spider Man?

[@mattyrose3931]

Two excellent games!

[@vyperii]

You need to pick up the Yakuza games... by far the best gaming experiences ever!

[@artval5340]

Respectable.

[@beenjammin3523]

Miklós Pál Márton Molnár I would recommend The last of us remastered, the uncharted games, and shadow of the colossus

[@KingBr33ch]

Horizon was literally one of the best games I’ve ever played, I could’ve been held back for 2 years and realeased now and no one would know

[@GoBuckeyes554]

never played it might have to go download it right now lmao

[@KingBr33ch]

GoBuckeyes554 worth it bro

[@kpag3030]

BR33CH HD agreed

[@sion7651]

@@GoBuckeyes554 You will not regret it!!! seriously! complete edition (with dlc) is about 60 bucks

[@KingBr33ch]

Sion I got the complete for 20$ that’s the only reason I even tried it out lol

[@anrkist]

Was it worth it? Yes it was

[@ErnestGoesToMadeas]

DJ Treekle As a Nintendo fanboy I can say Horizon is certainly a far better exclusive than anything Xbox One has, who which Im sure the same people who say Sea Of Thieves is now a great game are the same people saying Horizon is overrated.

[@IronBearVA]

Most definitely

[@joshl6240]

@@ErnestGoesToMadeas as a Xbox owner i agree, Xbox has no exclusives

[@anrkist]

josh l - i recently bought a cheap xbone just for Horza Horizon 3 and 4. Those exclusives are better than any racing games on ps4 in my opinion, as Driveclub was not arcadey enough for me. However, Horizon, God of War and Spiderman squarely trounce any other xbone exclusives.

[@FullMetalB]

@@ErnestGoesToMadeas what does you being a nintendo fanboy have to do with it? While you are right in this comment id say that would typically and rightly lead people to 100% dismiss any opinion you have hahaha

[@DanielKwan]

I knew nothing about HZD before I started playing it a month ago. Oh my god it’s amazing.

[@Jhayology]

Awesome story

[@XY-dc4yp]

Where was this game all my life lol

[@arminius504]

Hm I found it to be boring and generic :/

[@GLITCHED1]

This is the first game which storyline actually made me cry the ending had me BALLING

[@correiaivan]

It's dino crisis with Shadow of the Colossus, amazing

[@Xtelligence]

HZD needs a sequel.

[@blackwhite2361]

Rest assured a sequel will be on the PS5

[@Sparatan117]

They already confirmed more or less that there will be a sequel. The CFO said something along the lines of "we didn't make this engine just for a single game" or something to that degree.

[@unknownprodigy9899]

Did you watch the ending of HZD . You already had your aswer there brooo.

[@LazerDuck-uj2cc]

it gon get one

[@Alex-gb6zw]

@@unknownprodigy9899 Did you watch the ending of District 9? An ending is noway a guarantee that you'll get a sequel

[@benwasserman8223]

It was most definitely worth the hype. Shame Zelda ended up hogging that hype throughout the year, though not undeservingly so

[@combobreaker9618]

Honestly, it doesn't deserve it. NieR Automata is far better.

[@zeratul____1228]

Sorry but for me Breath of the Wild was overrated, I have never been a fan but I started the game up to try it when I was visiting relatives and got 20 mins in then never picked it back up, why?, because I was bored with it.

[@KnewCummer]

Jericho Strayker Zelda’s my favorite franchise and botw really disappointed me tbh I kept hearing it was a 10/10 everyone said it was amazing I guess I let it build up in my head, because when I played it I was just disappointed and annoyed by the stamina wheel and weapons breaking after 3 hits

[@alexchism5192]

Lol that's because BoTW ain't your grandads Zelda

[@crono6874]

@@zeratul____1228 sorry but saying you played a game for only 20 mins after calling it overrated is completely ridiculous... You don't have to like the game but you can't claim that statement without playing the game

[@blackblitz2011]

Considering I only played the game 3months ago, I didn't have those fanboy goggles on. This is by far one of the best games I've ever played and I put it in one of my top games list. Story was brilliant and fresh, the game play was unique, the missions are fun and the graphics are beautiful.

[@TraipsingThroughLife]

I also just played it a few months ago. I bought a used PS4 because I love Spider-Man in an unhealthy way, and HZD came with it. I loved Spider-Man, the story in that game was top notch too, right up there with the best in comics or movies, but playing HZD just blew me away. I was so caught up in Aloy, and the politics with the tribes, and the history of what happened in the past. There was so much to learn and discover and all of it was fascinating. I usually hate when games take away control for cutscenes, but these were so good I didn't even notice. I bought the PS4 for Spidey, but if I'd realised how great HZD was I'd have boughten one much earlier just for that game.

[@virtualwarp]

@@TraipsingThroughLife You should play all the other PS4 exclusives as well. If you enjoyed Spider-Man I'd recommend Infamous Second Son, which also is a very fun super hero game with great gameplay. God of War is another great exclusive with excellent gameplay and an amazing fantasy story. Then you have The Last of Us and Uncharted 4 as well, along with Bloodborne, which is still my favorite game this generation. There are just so many amazing exclusives on the PS4. It would be a shame if you only treat yourself on two of them.

[@Super_Broly]

@@virtualwarp How does Second Son compare to the first two? I tried playing them on PS3 and it was incredibly annoying, I hated the main character, so I never picked it up again. I saw SS on the PSstore, and picked HZD instead, and in glad I did but I wouldn't be bother by another gem like Spider-Man PS4 in my game library. Any comments you can give will be appreciated, hombre

[@virtualwarp]

@@Super_Broly Well, Infamous Second Son plays a lot different than the previous installments (plus: it focuses on an entirely new character as well). It still has the same basic mechanics but they are much smoother overall in Second Son. It's a great game, in my opinion, and is overlooked by a lot of people. I'd say: watch some gameplay footage of the game on KZbin, and if you like what you see, simply buy it. It really isnt that expensive anymore. Hope this was helpful.

[@fedur82able]

@@virtualwarp I just made platinum on Horizon zero dawn and ending dlc frozen wild. That game is awesome. I end second son few months ago and game is good. But hzd is like bloodborne,uncharted, the last Guardian etc my best personal game. I Wil start Witcher 3 soon and the last of us on my ps4 pro I belive it will be good time. I play only single player games so story is important to me.

[@eldonleatherdale3543]

Did not care for this game when it released I thought it looked stupid. Just downloaded it for free and was I ever wrong. This is one of the best games over ever played. 2nd only to the last of us

[@abcbizarre]

lmao, was listening until you mentioned the last of us.

[@iwastaken3922]

@@abcbizarre lmao salty 😂

[@dieterroos4371]

I had ZERO hype for HZD, and it ended up on my “best games ever played” list ... next to The Last of Us and Journey. So yes, still love HZD; always will! ❤️

[@Voltasaur]

Dieter Roos yes I bought it at a yard sale for $10 & I’m glad I gave it a chance! Best game on PS4!

[@silasfrischknecht2763]

i generally am not too well informed on upcoming titles and i am rarely picked up by hype (mostly, because i tend not to like Settings or gameplay of the most hyped AAA Titles), but i did buy horizon zero dawn somewhat early on, without preordering - and when i first heard of it i was not a fan of the Setting - i.e. fighting 'Dinorobots' because that just sounded too much like... well, smoke and mirrors. But when is played the game, it was so much more than that, for me, it is one of the bestwritten AAA Games i have played in a long, long time. and together with rocksolid mechanics, and some new Ideas, honestly, that made the game such a jewel for me, despite lacking some of the RPG features that i kind of missed (i.e. Housing, Romancing, more factions, more consequential decisions), which for me pushes it more into the genre of actionadventure, rather than rpg.

[@charliem5604]

I went in to game not expecting much myself. I thought to myself "ehh it reminds me of monster hunter but with more beautiful graphics." Oh boy, it didn't even take 2 hours for me to completely fall in love with this work of art. I heard great reviews about plenty of AAA titles that I unfortunately did not take the same liking too as I did with HZD. It has it's flaws for sure, there is absolutely no game that will be perfect by any means. With HZD however, it excels in every core aspect that it set out to achieve where other games have failed.

[@arminius504]

I can’t get into it. The gameplay is so bland and predictable.

[@jok96_]

For me Horizon zero dawn is the best game of this generation

[@RB8Gem9]

Objectively, it's not even close. At best it is a contender for best new ip this gen.

[@GMurph2336]

RB8Gem9 objectively, what is ahead of it?

[@jok96_]

Objectively no, but I fall in love with this game like anything else in this gen

[@Ricardo_156]

RB8Gem9 the witcher 3. Hzd was original but not a very good rpg. The side missions and open world were your typical ubisoft filler content.

[@RB8Gem9]

@@GMurph2336 The Witcher 3, God of War, Uncharted 4, Red Dead Redemption 2, Overwatch, MGSV, Persona 5, Bloodborne, Arkham Knight.

[@toxiccomando]

I played HZD for the first time in October this last year. And I loved every second of it. I never felt hassled to do something. I loved the story, the lore, and the world around me. I'm close to 100% this game because it's fun to do. And I'm by no means a completionist. The game was solid fun start to finish, and the dlc was awesome as well. I can't wait for the sequel.

[@KingRoturix]

Same here! The lore and the world is amazing. You just want to know more and it's addicting.

[@joshuasterling2144]

I think a lot of people missed out and called the story generic, its the type of game like he said that makes you go out and put the story together yourself. I personally like that type of thing as the hand holding takes some of the immersion away. I love previous Fallout games because every building has a story and so a city cumulatively allows you to get a compounded sense of the world that was. I tracked down every trace and ran over every piece of the map slower than an elderly person with a walker. I think I have over 155 hours in it, I have to say its a top 5 for me this generation and maybe my number one overall. I also loved the visuals, its such an amazing looking game. The pro and an 4k HDR tv, especially a high end one just will take your breath away. Its hard to believe that the Decima engine has been improved since then. I honestly will be running through all the best exclusives on the PS5 when it comes out just to see it in 4k60.

[@Jonny-dp6yf]

I don't understand why people call the story boring it's one the most interesting story's in video game I have played

[@theriffwriter2194]

I've played this game quite a few times in the 5 years it's been out but something just hit me a couple days ago: this is the only game I've ever played where every enemy, aside from the low tier machines and humans, feels like a boss fight! I think it's because there's so many options of how to dispatch them, the feedback of all the chunks and sparks flying and their imposing size that make this one of the most unique, satisfying combat experiences in gaming.

[@chriscasey7113]

You like games where everything feels like a boss fight you DEFINITELY play Monster Hunter World.

[@LadyLunanova]

short answer: yes long answer: yeeeeeeeeeeeees

[@kingleeq4561]

Best Answer: FUUUUCCCKKKK YEEEESSSSS

[@videsjlv]

Just bought this game and It’s AMAZING

[@biglion4631]

videsjlv I’m jealous, I want to go through the experience all over again. After you finish the story, play new game plus on ultra hard and the DLC. It’s BREATHTAKINGLY rewarding and satisfying

[@TimeBomb014X]

Real answer: No.

[@jucom756]

You got a chuckle out of me, bravo.

[@Ultraempoleon]

I still love Horizon, I loved how I could still get destroyed by basic enemies if I wasn't careful, I love the cool ass designs of the animal robots, I loved the lore. The only thing I didn't like was the fake dialogue options, I dunno they had no real effect

[@hardcoreLazors]

The writing in some points was really off to me. Felt a little clunky I guess at times but a fantastic game still!

[@skipdaddyskintits3100]

And character pop ins during cut scenes

[@themagnus2919]

The game needed more dynamic choices when it comes to dialogue and different branching paths in the story and side quests to make it feel more like an RPG. That was my only complaint though.

[@justcallmeKad]

That and the facial expressions while the characters talked were the only negatives I had with this game. 9.5/10

[@skipdaddyskintits3100]

I need to get back into it, as I've been focused on RDR2

[@iammaxhailme]

HZD's biggest problem is that I don't own a ps4

[@1Aquadon]

I waited till I bought a 4k TV ... and once I started playing I was intensely hooked ... but put it down at 1/2 way to draw out my fun and shorten the time till next release ...duuude get the console ...this game is awesome

[@lockedoutofaccount]

I'm gonna make a suggestion if you have a friend who's going out of town who owns a ps4 just buy it for them as a "gift" and when you have to house sit/if you get to house sit just play it then

[@sunnyfrisch]

iammaxhailme Simple solution...buy one.

[@simonw3858]

Bring it to pc ill play. I ain't buying no console because devs went exclusive though. Too bad so sad.

[@Okami33]

That's your problem bud.

[@ssmolelly]

I didn't watch the video, but I'm still playing HZD,,Its one of my fav

[@mikeyspicenj]

HZD was my first platinum. From the first time I saw the trailer I was hooked. This game has one of the most engrossing stories I've ever experienced. The gameplay is addicting, the environments are gorgeous, and Ted is the biggest A-hole I've ever seen in a video game.

[@Chidorime]

same here on everything including platinum! =D

[@mikeyspicenj]

@TheHardcore Gamer Nah gamer, just grew up and got a family now. But for this game, I made sure to find time to play it to the very end.

[@Omgeatales]

Congratulations on your first Platinum

[@socko5708]

Marvin Holder Atyy my first plat aswell, couldnt give shits about other games but this really stuck to me

[@gateauxq4604]

Fuck Ted Faro. Seriously.

[@gbells4674]

What is Horizon zero Dawn after the fact... Amazing

[@gbells4674]

@Snatcher Claus Respectfully disagree... The story and map exploration kept me going long after 10 hours.

[@irarelyupload6930]

Snatcher Claus Thousands of people with low standards

[@KurtTijamoMusic]

The only thing I would want from the next Horizon Game is a better climbing system. The whole "yellow means climb" felt a little bit like hand-holding and broke a bit of the immersion/excitement of exploration. And if they wanted to throw in some sort of BotW-type (a tired comparison, I know) glider, that would be pretty cool. Otherwise, I spent a solid two months playing nothing but HZD last year and I loved every second of it. One of the best games of the last two years for sure.

[@warsman22]

I kinda thought the same about the climbing mechanic. However, the first run through I had. And was exploring, I would think "that peak is kinda cool, wish I could get up there, oh look, I can! I think it's better the way they had it, then not, otherwise the landscapes would have been much more simple and straight forward to navigate .

[@evilformerlys4704]

What climbing system? You were only allowed to climb at specific areas. You mean you want free climbing ability, means you can basically create a path as long as you can get a foothold. The yellow climbing areas vanished outside of Nora territory, unless you used your focus which was and is your safe is better than sorry companion. Folks say it breaks immersion when you see that but want to climb and fall to their death and that somehow doesn't break immersion as you get to try it again? Wtf?

[@adakahless]

At least it has a climbing mechanic unlike Red Dead Redemption 2 which is weak in comparison.

[@zeleros71324]

Yeah, the only thing that bothered me about climbing out in the world was how restrictive it was

[@emzee4742]

Yeah the climbing just looked like the same jump-hop spamming motions over and over.

[@extee8136]

I myself am a big assassin's creed fan and i loved odyssey but to compare it with H:ZD, the latter won my heart more. I mean, the story, the machines, the gameplay just blew my mind, despite the climbing and jumping mechanism. Tbh i loved how aloy's story ended, but i am down for a sequel if it is released.

[@DanielCampos911]

im sorry but if you like odyssey than your not an assassin creed fan ezio trilogy ac4 are the only good assassin creed

[@firepenguin38]

@@DanielCampos911 well tbh I love Valhalla.... BUT ezio trilogy is BY FAR the definition of assassin's Creed... Or the original assassin Creed with Altair

[@toastappreciator2691]

@@DanielCampos911 ​ gonna have to disagree, first you can like multiple things so you can like both old and modern, second, the assassin creed games both old and modern are pretty mediocre most of it is just being blinded by nostalgia, their mechanics don’t hold up, the stealth and combat are both mediocre and repetitive, the newer ones are just your everyday open world rpg that you can find everywhere else, they don’t do anything special so they’re just alright games, and lastly “only good assassins creed” that implies a game has to be good to be liked, people can like bad games people can enjoy bad games so just cause they like a game you consider bad doenst mean they’re not an assassins creed fan. In the end I do agree that the modern assassins creed shouldn’t be called assassins creed but in the end it is assassins creed and that doenst mean you aren’t a true fan for liking mediocre or bad games My rant has gone on long enough

[@DanielCampos911]

@@toastappreciator2691 I understand you but comparing a shitty open world wannabe assassin open rpg to horizon zero dawn is still kinda dumb. I would still play horizen over whatever odyssey was. just disagreed with your tastes now saying that people are blinded by nostalgia on these older games is purely from a person that never played the older ac games.For example when ezio saw Altair in the ending of revelations its truly amazing how the stories connected.or how throughout unity you find Easter eggs and stories of the famous captain Edward keyway even origins was actually pretty good but odyssey is the most mediocre shitty fuckin game in the entire franchise.(I haven't played Valhalla yet I kinda gave up on ac after odyssey)

[@toastappreciator2691]

@@DanielCampos911 oh yeah I agree the comparison is awful just mostly just stating that you can enjoy mediocre games and still be a true fan of the series, and for the old games that’s really the only thing that’s holding them up is the story, as someone who didn’t get into the assassin creed games until last year the gameplay of the games are just as mediocre if not worse than the more modern ones cause at least they diversify the combat a decent bit, the combat is too basic, having basic combat is fine but mixed in with mediocre stealth it just doenst feel fun enough to do anything but the story (that’s probably also due to Ubisofts desire to fill the map with useless boring stuff), the older ones just don’t feel fleshed out, the only reason I bothered to try and finish unity was the multiplayer (but Ubisoft servers are garbage) and black flags (which has one of the easiest combat systems to the point it’s a joke) just cause the ship battles were fun and the story was alright to me Edit: couple of misspells cause mobile typing sucks

[@Frazoor]

This was an outstanding new IP. It's the reason I bought a PS4 Pro last year. It's one of the top 3 games this generation imo.

[@1Aquadon]

whats your other 2 picks... if I may ask?

[@Frazoor]

@@1Aquadon as it stands, given I've not played every game, single player wise- God of War and Nier Automata. I've spend loads of time having fun in multiplayer games too with friends in games such as R6 Siege, Destiny 1 and 7 Days to Die. Currently playing through Red Dead Redemption 2. Which looks beautiful on the One X.

[@sean70729]

My top 3 is RDR2 GOW and nier automata.

[@nisteven]

@@sean70729 Nier Automation, Horizon zero dawn and ff15 are my favorite. However, Not gotten to Spiderman yet. Also kh3 is coming out in 1 day and I'm a massive kh fan.

[@sean70729]

@@nisteven KH is def getting better and better.

[@robertmcanany6397]

HZD is, in my opinion, one of if not the best post-apocalyptic game ever made. The gameplay was great but I'm referring specifically to the uniqueness of the story here. All the other post-apoc games (at least the ones I've personally played) have a very similar theme on how the world ended: viral or nuclear (or some derivation thereof). The direction that HZD went in was a much needed breath of fresh air in the genre and, frankly, I thought that it was just goddamned amazing. It is incredibly rare that I can find myself truly enraptured by a game's story (more's the pity) but HZD pulled it off almost as if it wasn't even trying. It truly is a masterpiece and remains firmly ensconced in my top 5 favorite games of all time.

[@Jonny-dp6yf]

Yeah I loved the story of the game aswell as the combat there's so many post apocalyptic games that all the same

[@mishisho2779]

Agree. AI advancement and its lack of oversight/regulation because of corporate greed is also a very relevant issue in the current world so it is a very relatable story. There is so much in HZD that we of this generation can appreciate. The world is beautiful, the battles were very engaging. so while not perfect it really is up there as one of the best games created in this generation (mainly because its greater than the sum of its parts), especially for its genre...

[@gateauxq4604]

‘Breath of fresh air’ I see what you did there Seriously tho-Elisabet almost single handedly fixed the environment only to get this whole other man made apocalypse. How many games have fixed the current problems then created new ones so devastating that you wish the first one hadn’t been prevented?

[@DavideRosa91]

Completely agree, [SPOILERS AHEAD] I just couldn't stop playing because I wanted to see how the story developed, the sadness and desperate resignation of the higher spheres that knew the truth, the scientists that kept working even if they knew they were doomed, the reaction of the people who came to know the truth, either loosing their mind or resignation, and the brave yet useless fight of the armies that fought to the death in battles that they couldn't win... Altogether it was utterly heartbreaking, I would almost prefer a prequel to hzd than a sequel.

[@everettsmith5953]

Amen

[@chuckadams3531]

This game nailed great story telling and gameplay...it has flaws,sure...nothing is perfect. But,as picky as I am, I'm still playing it. Usually when I finish something, I'm done with it....but not this game. That says something.

[@optimoblunt2894]

The only game i returned to over the years was skyrim and HZD Both games are so damn good and worth the money i payed for them.

[@themimsy]

Just got and played HZD for the first time this year and it’s easily become one of my favorite games of all time. The world. The characters. The incredible and unique story. Aloy’s development and personality-I LOVE IT ALL.

[@riskleaf6079]

Lol when he said Odessey was was better then Horizen I thought he meant Super Mario Odessey.

[@obi-wankenobi1465]

Mohammad Mondol odyssey*

[@professorgenki6065]

that dude lost all credits by that statement, Odyssey is no doubt a great game but still miles behind HZD, besides it was released 2 years after + the microtransaction of that game is ridiculous

[@obi-wankenobi1465]

Professor Genki agreed. Odyssey also wasn’t an original story imo. Horizon was.

[@MiguelHernandez-ce1cm]

Marioooooo

[@fanwilliam7725]

what a coincidence, I am playing HZD for the first time as you published this video. This game still holds up very well in 2019. I love how the machines respond with the method you choose to deal with them. How they are paralyzed by the trip caster and how they struggled to get the ropes off them if you used rope caster. This RPG is not a game where you can just "grind" your way until you are OP enough to destroy everything in a few arrow shots. The game encourages you to look at your inventory and utilize what you have to deal with those machines. I died five times when I was trying to kill a sawtooth, it lunges at me and dealt massive damage and always kill me with it. Later on, I have found that I can use rope caster to tie it down and watch it literally tripped over and fall on the ground, vulnerable for attack. This game makes you want to experiment with new tools constantly and reward you for doing so. Those hunting ground challenges are actually helpful. (Unlike AC where they need you to perform several air assassinations for no reason but for style) I love these games where they don't hold your hands and teach you step by step. Instead, you can always create your own playstyle. Of course, this game has its shortcoming, especially the character animation when they are in a conversation. Their expressions are slightly off and their eyes are kinda dead sometimes. However, the combat is solid and engaging. And the crafting system is handled pretty well. This game can certainly stand against the test of time and it is a must-have for a PS owner.

[@TitoMcFadden]

Same here. Just got this game about a month ago on sale in PS Store. Complete Edition for $14. My cheap ass almost passed it up too. Glad I didn't. This is probably the best PS Exclusive. And yes, I own and have played the hell out of all of them. (I have the platinums to prove it.) HZD is incredibly fun. Combat alone is enough to keep me entertained for hours. Experimentation alone is a huge fun factor of this game. "I wonder if I can slide between that Thunderjaws legs to proc those canisters with a freeze arrow" Why yes, yes I can. Now that disc launcher I tore off of it will do 200% damage while he's frozen. Sweet. Found method #8 for taking down a Thunderjaw. Time to find another to see if I can kill it with blast wires alone lol.... The moment I fell in love with this game was when I got the bright idea to ropecast a Stormbird into 12 Blast Wires I set in front of me. I lured it over, shot the ropes, and BOOM! Only took a few more arrows to finish it off while it was stunned. This game really rewards combat creativity in a way I haven't experienced in any other game. EDIT: I just beat the game for the first time. Got my platinum trophy too. I spent almost 100 hours on the original game alone. I have yet to start the Frozen Wilds. I got as far as the opening credits after the first Scorcher fight. (Good lord that thing is tough on Ultra Hard!) Anyway, after playing through the last missions people complain about, I can honestly say I loved it. The big reveals definitely hit me hard. I didn't care about being forced into cutscenes because they were revealing secrets I was dying to know. Also, I really like how the side quest and errand grinding is rewarded in the form of allies for the final battle. It made all the time I put into the game feel like it was worth it. Of all the platinum trophies I have earned in PS Exclusives, this one is the most satisfying for sure.

[@cliftonwindham4194]

Wonderfully put

[@DjDolHaus86]

Same here, my only gripes with the game are: 1) The exploration is a bit limited, lots of stuff looks very climbable but isn't and you run into a lot of invisible walls. 2) The crafting/inventory/looting system gives you loads off stuff but very little to do with it apart from selling for money you don't need. 3) The AI is as dumb as a sack of hammers, particularly human enemies.

[@HugoVoss21]

i've had HZD and AC Odyssey for about 3 months now, put about 50 hours into both games and i must say HZD is good but defo overhyped, all this "choice" doesn't mean nothing if the game is just good, but everyone wants to make out like its amazing. on the other hand AC Odyssey is truly a work of art, an amazing game i just cant get enough of

[@systolic410]

Let's put it this way. I own/played/enjoyed HZ/BotW/Spiderman/GoW ...and HZD is the one I think about and replay the most.

[@DoomRater]

So far I have played Minecraft, Subnautica, Breath of the Wild, and Shadow of Mordor, and Horizon is on my backlog because I'm enjoying building unnecessary bases in Subnautica. But I'll get to it eventually!

[@jacobiwolf77]

I played though it 3 times back to back and another 2 since then

[@sadisticspirit1460]

I had one of the most insane fights ive ever had with this game with the stalkers circling me while invisible im sorry but i adore this game it so damn good

[@CosmixxSlopShop]

why this even a video lmao Horizon still 9/10

[@KRATOSLIVES22]

LOL second time i unsub from this insincere ESSAY fool SMH

[@BK201DarkerThanBlack]

I guess because rose tinted glasses haven't been as kind too Horizon Zero Dawn unlike most other first party IPs. Some people now coming too the conclusion it was over-hyped and that nobody could see that until a year or two later. Ironically, Horizon is now getting the treatment Breath of the Wild got. I say ironic because I consider these two games rivals in many aspects.

[@sagaciousassessor6237]

@@BK201DarkerThanBlack really? Horizon zero dawn seemed underrated in it's time. Completely got overshadowed by zelda hype and in 2017 people were still skeptical of the quality in ps4 exclusives. Its wierd going back and reading the comments in a HZD review from 2017, and then reading the comments from a late 2018 spiderman review.

[@00SPDI]

im lost too

[@robofish312]

HZD kind of a wack game. Fuckin Fallout 4 beat the SHIT out of this game. So did Nioh, Nier Automata, Persona 5 and every other game that came out around the same time.

[@LifeISMagix]

Easily one of the best games I’ve ever played. Superior quality. Can’t wait for HZD 2 on PS5

[@joshuasterling2144]

Absolutely hyped to play it at pc quality....

[@milesgilbertpiano]

I’m a little sad because I won’t have a ps5 until like 2 years after it comes out. But when I do get it, HZD 2 will be my first game on the system.

[@willinglyalive7758]

@@milesgilbertpiano same I feel your pain but I'm with you about horizon 2

[@velysean7031]

If hzd2 happens

[@asianhavoc1872]

@@velysean7031 are you a dick or what??

[@silverbryophyta3763]

I only saw a few advertisements about H:ZD. Thought it looked interesting but since I didn't have a console that can play it at the time, I didn't pay much attention. However my cousin brought over her PS4 a few months ago and played it, and it was fascinating. Vibrant at times and crisp at the others, beautiful animation and story and voice acting. It was my introduction into the new generation of games. The day after thanksgiving the sales came in, and I bought a PS4 and H:ZD. My family has loved it ever since.

[@Leoslion02]

Yo, you got your whole family hooked on HZD?? That’s respect ✊🏽

[@Ezequielroldan2901]

Your family must think that you are their MVP :D

[@jaykayaye5260]

You’re a lucky man.

[@paulkaehn6203]

You write like clean prince talks lol

[@donaldneill4419]

HZD is, hands down, the best game I've ever played, and it's the reason I bought the PS4Pro. It's gorgeous with a spectacular sound track, but what really sold me was the most original sci fi story line in gaming history. It deserves to be a twenty-year franchise and I can't wait for the next installment.

[@Navigator78]

Hi Donald, this was the same for me in 2017. This game MADE me buy the ps4pro and i still consider it one of the best games ever made. Got the platinum in may 2017, 400 + hours of gameplay, then put in my collection. Now three years have passed, i've just deleted the saves and i'm ready to go again. I just hope to have forget enought about the game so i can enjoy it as the 1st time. Have fun!

[@beenice1555]

YESSSSS

[@Navigator78]

@Balaur Cu pete yup, and it was worth all the money. Great story and environement, you learn a lot about the Banuk tribe. My suggets? Get the complete edition disc for some unique armor and bows

[@gman6055]

You played god of war?

[@Navigator78]

@@gman6055 not yet, but I'll do it as soon as I can

[@johnkrausse8672]

Horizon zero Dawn was one of the best games I have ever played. It had a awesome story. Awesome graphics. And just a ton of fun to play. I personally thought it was much better then Assassin's Creed Origins. Not saying Originals was bad but zero Dawn had the much better story. Even the side missions in zero Dawn we're great. This game is a Masterwork. My opinion.

[@specialagentdalecooper4857]

It's feminist propaganda

[@MagicYoda]

@@specialagentdalecooper4857 how the actual fuck did you draw that from Horizon Zero Dawn? The game is a masterpiece and you're just a sexist asshole. If this was a joke from you, my bad, but goddamn, at this point you conservatives are more sensitive than the sjw's.

[@katwatters]

I agree.

[@specialagentdalecooper4857]

@@MagicYoda I'm sexist for sure. Men and women are not equal and they never will be. War is a man's art, just can't play as a female character, it feels so dumb and unnatural to me.

[@specialagentdalecooper4857]

@@JaredDerro well, every person in the world experience life very differently. You didn't, but I did.

[@TitoMcFadden]

I bought this game about a month ago for $14 in the PS Store. I legit only bought it because it was the Complete Edition and I heard the game was good. I knew nothing more about it. A month later, this is one of my favorites. Just running around the beautiful game world, and trying new and creative methods of taking down machines is enough to entertain me for hours. Combat is super deep in this game. And VERY satisfying. I don't care who you are. When you down your first Stormbird or Thunderjaw, you feel like an absolute badass. Those are like boss fights you can have whenever you want. The thing I love about combat the most is if you get creative think "I wonder if this will work?" 9 out of 10 times, whatever that idea is, it most certainly WILL work. "I wonder if I can shoot that pile of logs there to roll down the hill, kill the crazy death machines, and just bypass this boss fight entirely..." *Tries it, sees Corruptors get mown down by logs* "Yes. Yes it does work." This game just gives you a glorious open world safari filled with animal-like machines that want to kill you, gives you a some primitive hunting tools, and says "Go have fun". This is not a perfect game but it sure as hell is a very fun game. Some of the most fun in a game I've had in years.

[@ajpend]

Great comment! I think a few of your main points are the most important things to understand about what makes this game play so well.

[@Remi-Toruzen]

Matthew Rodriguez Thank you I have seen a couple reviews for Zelda and you’re description sounds like horizon is the PlayStation version of it. Gonna have to get it since I’ve been wondering if there’s a game that I don’t have to buy the switch for.

[@gateauxq4604]

The worst part about the game is that I didn’t see it coming and was so cynical that I didn’t get it at release or get the collector’s edition of the video game and studio most worthy of investing those CE dollars in. I will be buying the biggest, fattest CE package of HZD2 I can find. Even if that sucks I’ll consider it paint Guerilla in arrears for the first one.

[@peoplesdreamsneverend2709]

Game is 9/10 I just wished they continued to support the game with DLC

[@johnwrath3612]

There was a huge DLC expansion that was excellent. It sold very well. You gotta assume there's no more DLC because a sequel is in production.

[@peoplesdreamsneverend2709]

@@johnwrath3612 I know I had the dlc. It was awesome I just wish there was more

[@johnwrath3612]

@@peoplesdreamsneverend2709 Patience. There's more than likely a sequel coming. I'll take a solid, well made, non-annualized, lovingly crafted sequel over some cheap dlc any day.

[@TitoMcFadden]

I'm taking away a point because I want MOAR!!! Lol

[@optimoblunt2894]

In some parts of the game you explore you can see it might have went to new parts of the land but instead we get a message telling us to return to play area. That said i think HZD2 will come out on PS5 and they add areas in it that were intended for this games DLC. I think the second game will be so much better and alot bigger ...looking forward to HZD2

[@JustMeESM]

I played it about a year ago and didnt think much about it, i decided to play it again right now and i can't believe how i didnt give it the credits it deserves, the graphics are stunning, the score and music, the gameplay, the story are all amazing. I feel stunned every time i stop and just view the landscape that look incredible. They Made it with a lot of love and passion.

[@kiaz1st]

I’ve played the story over about 3 times now and I still enjoy it every time. I can play it for hours even after having completed the whole game, it is just consistently enjoyable and fresh. Such an amazing experience and I would go as far to say it has become my all time favourite game.

[@caedwards83]

Honestly.... probably one of the best games I've ever played. And I have been gaming about 30 years

[@donttalktome9838]

This is how all games should be reviewed, after all the hype is gone.

[@Szczypek223]

Then I recommend you "ColourShedProductions" channel.

[@donttalktome9838]

@@Szczypek223 Thanks, i think i will subscribe.

[@InnerRise]

Nope

[@KivellOrr]

This doesn't make any sense because the main point of reviews is to help a potential buyer's decision. Not many wants to buy a game YEARS afterward. They want to buy it close to release.

[@marcosdheleno]

arent reviews there to show if a game is worth buying? with that logic, no game would ever be worth buying, since, even something with a "garantee to be good since its from THAT developer" like destiny, managed to underwhelm. We cant have it both ways, either we wait for reviews to come out before buying, or they make reviews after its been on sale.

[@dylanjenkins9497]

HZD: Best $60 I spent in 2017. Best $20 I spent in 2017 was the Frozen Wilds DLC.

[@alexiaware9726]

This is the first game that I loved so much, I decided to get the platinum. Very worth it.

[@ChakFan69]

Same but I'm really really close. At 96% atm and need to complete ultra difficultly now. It's really hard on that mode lol but It's doable with the upgrades we have made. Played it on very hard in the first try. The only bad thing is that you need so much resources in the hardest difficulty and your bag tends to get full often and you have to empty spots in the bag too often. That's my only complaint about the game. Too much looting required and too small of a bag. Could be easily fixed in the next game tho.

[@JustCallMe_Tae]

Overrated? Overhyped? Who exactly would call a game like this any of those things aside from Xbox fanboys? Horizon Zero Dawn, while not a perfect game, should be appreciated for what it is and what it offers. How often do we get games with a complete story and interesting world design alongside reasonable progression and NO MICRO-TRANSACTIONS, especially in this day and age of AAA gaming. You get a complete game, not one that's broken up into three separate parts locked behind a pay wall or some B.S. season pass. It's a poor comparison, I know, but this game reminds me a lot of The Witcher 3. Mainly because of its compelling story and (at the risk of sounding like a broken record), reasonable progression. You progress as you play and no extra spending is required of you. You pay $60 for a full game, then you get $60 worth of a game. It's that simple (at least on paper). And if you wanna keep the good times rolling then, "The Frozen Wilds" expansion will certainly scratch that itch for ya. Much like how Wither 3's "Blood and Wine" expansion did. Appreciate the good games while they're here man, that's all I gotta say. Rant over.

[@TitoMcFadden]

I got the Complete Edition last month for $14. After playing this for a month, I realize I would have paid full price for this and the DLC had I known about this game at release. It's well worth the standard $60 and some. Im over 80 hours in and I still have the DLC to start up. That'll be another 20-30 hours for me because this game made me a completionist. I MUST get all trophies. Not many games compel me to do that.

[@that-one-guyfrom-that-one-1239]

I respect your opinion, but it's kind of crappy that your only wants in a game are that it's actually a full game. By that logic, most ps3 games trump HZD.

[@gamersinger5118]

I_Am_Scorpio Any game can be considered overrated or overhyped though I think it is somewhat fair with how people treat HZD. Most people get it kind of right when it comes to talking about the flaws of this game and what it does right. It isn't overrated in the same way as Witcher 3 with the senseless blinded praise it receives so it is good to know that this series may be headed for much improvement in it's weaker areas rather than just call many more mediocre aspects perfect and not wanting to expect more adaptable changes.

[@Grimmacemack]

Don’t be a bitch, I’m an Xbox fanboy but I also own a ps4 pro and appreciate HZD to the point I bought it for family members so stop the Sony pony elitism nonsense

[@brianogilby7220]

It was. Its one of the best games I have bought with no familiarity with the Games makers when I bought it. I just decided to give it a shot liking the gameplay and trailers I saw before release and I am glad I did.

[@redbrixanimations]

When you still haven’t played it yet :/

[@kwntedits199]

Rip

[@redbrixanimations]

@@kwntedits199 oh don’t worry I just bought it! It’s really fun!

[@mikeydrago-dt8by]

H:ZD has been one of the best games I ever played. I haven't gone back to it for a while, but I've never forgotten it since I first played the amazing game. Graphics, story, the world, the life, the locations and the robots in it are just brilliant.

[@M4Y000]

mikey1393 drago couldn’t agree more. I actually played it twice. Two years apart and I still love every aspect of it.

[@LuckyDaVinci]

Moayed H. Absolutely

[@theuniversewithin74]

Just got a Sony XG95 55", time to go back.

[@kaiuskuikka2932]

I didnt like it too much

[@Tommy-gi3hm]

mikey1393 drago ffs

[@chadwickpfeiffer8399]

PC gamer here, but I bought a PS4 just to play HZD and I don't regret it even a little bit. It was a fun, challenging, and beautiful experience; a great game.

[@tankiletje5096]

Haha same xD The best open world game ever!

[@charmjedi]

dido! me too!

[@Matt-hs2pd]

HZD was the first game I played after buying a great LG 4K OLED TV with HDR and the PS4 Pro. I was taken aback by how beautiful this game was made. I couldn’t help but sit in my chair and marvel at it and think to myself, “wow, this is where games are going and this is what it’s supposed to look like!” AMAZING!!! The whole game, graphics, gameplay and the story kept me enthralled in this game for almost a year! I LOVED IT!! I don’t have time to play all the great games that have come out in the last few years but, I’m really glad I got into this one.

[@joshuasterling2144]

Holds up even now on the pro and HDR...Hyped for sequel not doubt. Imagine what the next one will look like on the PS5, my god man. I also cant wait to play it on the projector....

[@loganmcallister4635]

I know im late but Horizon is still one of the best games ive played in a long time, Aloy is a fantastic protagonist, the story and world are unique and amazing, the creature design is great, graphics are gorgeous, combat is engaging fast paced and satisfying as a lot of battles youll get through by the skin of your teeth with 3 arrows left and little health. If you havent tried it yet you're really missing out.

[@AaaSWE]

Playing HZD now, it is awesome.

[@unicorntomboy9736]

I highly recommend Gravity Rush 2 next

[@66ALDARIS]

I am also playing it right now!

[@drzweezy310]

Gentleman Gamer dude stop with gravity rush 2 no one cares about fucking game we talking about AAA games here

[@unicorntomboy9736]

@@drzweezy310 gravity rush 2 is a AAA game

[@BumbleBee-xi2yv]

Likwise! Enjoying it immensely so far.

[@Cruzan9]

HZD is by far one of the best games I have ever played-PERIOD! Hype or not, overrated or not, I play whatever the heck is of interest to me. I'm either going to like it or I won't. My money. My choice. Hype plays no part in what I decide to play. It boils down to preference. Done and done.

[@foulXD]

jeez dude, calm down xD

[@Cruzan9]

@@foulXD LOL I'm perfectly calm. Didn't mean to come off as a drama queen. 😆

[@foulXD]

@@Cruzan9 xD

[@tyrellmcnary1703]

Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the few games where i found myself doing all the side activities. I could just machines for hours completely forgetting about the story

[@Hunlover123601]

we got the game this year. didnt know shit about it. i love how it has way different difficulties that make it suitable for not so intense gamers and gamer pros alike ❤️❤️❤️

[@jiggerypokery3761]

Pretty much sold me on the PS4.

[@unicorntomboy9736]

Me too. This game and Persona 5 finally made me go out and buy a PS4. I got the Horizon zero dawn bundle and never looked back

[@RafaPetruczynik]

Me too!

[@Secretz316]

Same...this was the only exclusive game I was looking forward to when I bought my system.

[@sebastiand2506]

same, that and bloodborne

[@Canon987able]

It was the reason I bought mine and to this day i have shown no regret

[@InvertedWIng]

HZD is not as good as Assassin's Creed Odyssey?! Oh for the Sun's sake... I don't know if I'd say it's the PS4's best exclusive, I'm still leaning on Bloodborne for that, but I think it was a solid game all around. Most open world games have a tendency of making their enemies feel really generic and interchangeable, like the only thing separating one from the other is how much health it has, but HZD had no such problem, at least when it comes to fighting machines. They're dynamic, each one feels like a different beast altogether, slaying them is often like cracking a puzzle, and you get all sorts of new toys that shake up the way you can deal with them. It honestly felt like Dragon's Dogma or Monster Hunter in that regard.

[@magnanimous5156]

Haha, that's hilarious. While it's a decent game, Bloodborne is nowhere near the best ps4 exclusive. It's not even in the top 10 best games released this generation. To think so otherwise is ridiculous. Comparing HZD and Bloodborne together and pretending that the former is inferior to the latter is a fool's errand at the tallest order. HZD, Spider-Man, Nier Automata, Nioh, Shadow of Mordor, RE 7, Uncharted 4, Fallout 4, Batman AK, Dark Souls 3, and more all one up Bloodborne in more than one area be it storytelling, gameplay mechanics, graphics, and overall presentation. Horizon ZD is the best ps4 exclusive released this generation followed by Spider-Man and Persona 5.

[@fahmimansor]

I enjoyed my time with HZD but when I'm done, I did not play it again. I have replayed Bloodborne for at least 7 times. Bloodborne is my all time favourite game, so it is not a fair comparison.

[@caleb5944]

Magnanimous Spider-Man is leagues better than HZD.

[@galacticrelic258]

I personally enjoyed AC:O more but to each their own.

[@ascap2854]

@@magnanimous5156 GOD OF WAR

[@athrun86]

Bought the PS4 to play HZD... Best decision I ever made.

[@e1fnd]

A glance at the clock. It showed 1am. After few long legs, sawtooth, 3 glinthawks and a thunderjaw later, its already 5am and I still can't sleep. what a game. It keeps me glued to the controller

[@christerkolterjahn9336]

I fell in love with the story Aloy experiences as well as the backstory of Elizabeth Sobek. One of my all time favourite game experiences. To enjoy playing a strong young female protagonist toghther with three teenage/young adult daughters was a dream!

[@joshuasterling2144]

Its the way that was delivered that was most important. I found the story to be about a person with limitations and struggles that happened to be a girl and not the other way around. The tone and the nuance of the story just made you go out and find more. Definitely not a lot of hand holding to put some of the more border story pieces together. I loved that and still do till this day.

[@joshuasterling2144]

My sister was so hyped when I did a launch day opening play on the projector, she went out and bought in the next day...lol That roll to adult Alloy was hyped to be sure.

[@rashedyadig]

@@joshuasterling2144 Was a Tarzan moment haha

[@yiklongtay6029]

Everybody seemed to be in two strict lines of thoughts: Pro-SJW: We should try to push for diverse characters and diverse stories in games as they have a profound and beneficial influence on society. Anti-SJW: We should not push for diverse characters as people would prioritize the agenda over proper game design and will definitely tank the quality. Nobody talks about the occasional gem that can integrate a diverse cast while executing an excellent game with a compelling plot and rich world-building. This is one of them. You get the supposed social benefit without compromising a fantastic game idea.

[@rashedyadig]

@@yiklongtay6029 honestly wouldn't be surprised if the next game brought in a lesbian partner for alloy with a huge unnecessary backstory about being shunned for her sexuality.

[@jolantagaliniene9814]

Thank you guys, i readed comments and most of people said that it worth it and i buyed horizon zero dawn delivery is today. Thank you again🤗🤗🤗 Edit: now im on corrupted thunderjaw

[@DaennyZeppeli]

First if you find out how those creatures works and what's they weakness is, it's no problem anymore. I played it 5 times on 100% and I can kill all creatures on ultra hard + without taking any damage :D you have to dodge way more, because while you are rolling, you are invincible and that's op

[@sg1trogdor]

@@DaennyZeppeli yeah running around in endgame just getting all my collectibles I was a god. its was fun though. I loved the difference from early game to end game when you came up on a thunderjaw. it went from oh shit run to meh lol.

[@letrobcook]

Me too lets explore HZD together! Im on the blood on stone mission with the rockbreaker and it is difficult but really fun.

[@MiguelHernandez-ce1cm]

@@letrobcook those fuckers are anoying

[@letrobcook]

Miguel Hernández yea they really are but i had to keep freezing them to stop them abit and boost the damage with the arrows

[@Greyhound53200]

Every second of Horizon Zero Dawn is witness to the unrelentness love, commitment and courage of everyone involved with Guerilla Games Studio. If you missed it, you missed a monumental part of gaming history.

[@madisonjaywalke7047]

Bruh this game ass in my opinion. Though yes I see all the effort and it's great! Just not my type

[@Greyhound53200]

@@madisonjaywalke7047 Everyone his own. If we all had the same tastes it would be a boring, boring world.

[@madisonjaywalke7047]

@@Greyhound53200 True.

[@dyllankolinen]

The actual end is a little anticlimactic but the story around it is still good but the actual “boss” fight kinda sucks

[@drumrocka]

HZDis phenomenal. My wife basically only liked playing the Diablo series. She saw me playing HZD and thought she might give it a go (with some prompting from me). It’s now her favourite game, she has 100%’d it and has over 100 hours on gameplay - on 1, count it ONE, playthrough. She STILL hasn’t started a new game. She just loves running around the world.

[@cyberdragon1786]

Excellent video sir, I went back to HZD on February 28th, 2 year anniversary. To my surprise, it sold over 10 million copies. I got as far as level 13, was about to do first hunting ground. So, I deleted it, and started fresh. Currently, streaming gameplay on my channel. Your video speaks volumes as to what Horizon Zero Dawn is, does and will do for the gaming industry.

[@wilbertlomerio388]

With all the positive comments ive read here ive just bought the HZD just yesterday🤙🏼

[@DWN-024ShadowMan]

Nice bro, hope you're having fun, I just started playing this game again bad I'm having fun, after 2 years of not touching it,( yes I got it the year it came out 😆)

[@thesynergyofblood]

You still enjoying it? Incredible game isn't it? ;-)

[@minners71]

@@DWN-024ShadowMan I just started replaying it again this week ( had it since launch and completed it twice plus the frozen wilds dlc) Still blown away by how great it looks and plays especially for a 30fps game feels so responsive. In all that time I only came across one bug/glitch. What a work of pure art.

[@Angel-ew5tq]

So how was it? I'm looking to play it, but my brother kinda put doubt in playing since he didn't find it all that

[@pse2020]

@@Angel-ew5tq Its cheep today play it!

[@KingBr33ch]

2 years later and Horizon Zero Dawn still holds up to today’s games🤷🏽‍♂️ idc

[@TravisBHartwell]

I just got a PlayStation 5, my first PlayStation. Two of the games I've played since getting the console are God of War and Horizon: Zero Dawn. Both of these games have completely blown me away. Both for engaging game play but moreover for the amazing stories underneath them. I cannot wait for Horizon: Forbidden West to come out in a couple of months.

[@Dandoskyballer]

Get Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut.

[@jsfmcdill]

Before the game released it didn’t interest me at all and i thought the concept was dumb. That being said my expectations were blown and i love this game. As someone who wasn’t part of the hype, it was well worth my money

[@uncreative5766]

I had no expectations for the game, since I didn't even know it had come out. Then all my friends on social media started talking about this game. I found the DLC included version at Best Buy last year for $20. I took it home, installed it, and was hooked. The added depth of the game was well done. It starts off as some girl who lives in an apocalyptic future who learns the ways of the tribes, but the story progression had one of the greatest payoffs and rewards when you got to the site of Faro's former offices. That little teaser of what happened to the Old Ones hooked and lined me until the cutscene where you see the cutscene of Elisabet explaining what Horizon: Zero Dawn was. The gameplay and graphics were beautifully executed.

[@UnderdogRecords91]

Horizon Zero Dawn got me to buy a PS4 and it would have been worth it for this game alone. Yes, it doesn't really innovate, but it doesn't need to. Much like Uncharted it feels like a best of compilation of its type of game. It gets you invested into its world and story and doesn't leave you to your own devices. And, probably an even bigger achievement, it cuts off all of the fat, grind and repetition that so often degrades open world games to a virtual hamster wheel. This and The Witcher 3 for me are the gold standard in more story focused open world games this generation. And it's sad to see so many in this over-saturated genre ignoring its lessons in order to cram in more microtransactions.

[@sean70729]

Don't compare HZD to uncharted uncharted IS that walking movie simulator.

[@sterlingcampbell2116]

When I clicked on this I expected a nerd want, but this was thorough, well thought and we'll executed. This gentleman knows what's important in a game.

[@ce5834]

I agree with you. the analysis make sense

[@EvilDaren]

I bought a PS4 for three games: God of War, Horizon: Zero Dawn & Death Stranding... So far every $$ was worth it big time

[@No29999]

Evil JP you just need to throw Uncharted in with the bunch

[@nivzb18]

Uncharted is a good pick up and play game but certainly not great, Its just accessible to casuals.

[@jakesaglio6288]

@@nivzb18 stfu

[@asylum.nutcase9402]

Now get bloodborne

[@nivzb18]

Jake Saglio you’re a casual of course. Well done for completing uncharted on normal my friend. I bet it was satisfying

[@gearsrundeep6861]

this game is one of the reasons i got a ps4 and im so glad i did it and gow 4 and bloodeborne horizon zero dawn is a 10/10 hands down

[@rashedyadig]

we are the same person haha

[@DEVZTRICKz]

100% in my top 3 games of all time even after two years.

[@kingleeq4561]

Yes

[@criticalmoistrat6556]

what are the others

[@DEVZTRICKz]

CriticalMoistRat they’ve changed over the years, not ranking them any specific number. Uncharted 1 is in there somewhere and FFXV

[@criticalmoistrat6556]

@@DEVZTRICKz did not expect a reply

[@DEVZTRICKz]

CriticalMoistRat haha I have notifications on

[@zachs7905]

Hey, great video. Very very well written and spoken. I was interested from the very beginning and your quality of narration was absolutely fantastic. Great game too, just wanted to applaud the quality of video.

[@eduardojackson88]

Horizon Zero Dawn is better than God of War in my opinion.

[@squirrel_slapper]

@Talal Battlefield could be better than far cry, it all comes down to your own opinion.

[@foulXD]

@Talal and the story of those two? my bet is on god of war.

[@foulXD]

@Talal neither, it must be good at both. god of war has those traits. imo.

[@foulXD]

@Talal also the first example you wrote is a no go for me because i want to PLAY a game and dont watch a movie. just look at mafia 3. this game has extremly repetitive gameplay but an (imo) good story but after some playing i was done and watched the rest of the story of the game on youtube. the second example is more forgiving because well its a game and you play for fun even if the story is bad. just look at dark souls 1-3( not that darks souls has a bad story but its hidden in plain sight.) you explore a world and fight epic bosses. or a better example is monster hunter ( all games of it). it has bad story but for my tastes good gameplay and an addicting progression system.

[@eduardojackson88]

@Talal I'm not saying that God of War is a bad game. But Horizon Zero Dawn's story this more original and the gameplay has more variety. Weapons, enemies, etc.

[@chehal3326]

Here's how I think Horizon Zero Dawn's Sequel will go (spoilers obviously): New Areas: Ban Ur,The Banuk's Capital; The Claim,The Oseram's Capital and the Jungles Of The Jewel, The Forest in which Sylens found Hades and was seen the quest To Curse The Darkness. Story: Aloy hears of Hades Escaping and Sylens capturing him and embarks on the journey to track him, discovering more machines in the new areas and Finally Discovering About "The Metal Devil".

[@allisnake7358]

Horizon Zero Dawn is still to me one of the best open world games I’ve ever played! I still play it to this day.

[@what.1903]

The concept and lore are something that I immediately latched into and this game will forever be in in my top 5 games of all time

[@zakugodofwar1005]

But the game fails to explain the concept properly it’s just nonsense

[@fioafionawright8604]

@@zakugodofwar1005 literally incoherent nonsense , no one who says this will explain what they mean, I think people just like the metal dinosaurs.

[@fioafionawright8604]

What concept? The “lore” is a convoluted attempt at justifying the aesthetics and style but they failed that too.

[@xenonentity713]

The lore and world building in this game were fantastic but it demands patience and attention. In my first playthrough, I exhausted all dialogue options in every main quest conversation along with scanning every data-point. It was an ordeal for sure but the story was really good especially with the big reveal of what Zero Dawn was.

[@fioafionawright8604]

@@xenonentity713 I bet you liked season 8 of GOT, and thought Prometheus was a good film too.

[@ax4232]

I just finished this game yesterday for the first time and my impression is that it is a M A S T E R P I E C E . I can't wait for Guerrilla Games' next game!

[@talkingtruck5908]

@conartist j i think the movement was great personally

[@JamalKuro1]

Straight up Horizon Zero Dawn is one of my favorite games, I loved playing through it and the ending was just as rewarding as the journey itself. It belongs with the best of this generation!

[@Dryaspis]

Saw the title and only came here to comment this ; Absolutely 100%, finished it twice with the DLC on gameplay+ ultra hard difficulty... even though it was a nightmare to go through it was worth every minute!! Can't wait for the next installment.

[@veiga4051]

I finished it once and Im now on my second playthrough on ultra hard.. The game is amazing in all ways, the only thing that I noticed that wasnt that good were the facial expressions. Still, my favourite game ever.

[@salty4382]

I’m going through each and every difficulty with NG+.

[@CrymeScene]

One thing I really love about Horizon, something I wish more studios would implement in their games, is the ability to save progress mid mission/combat without voiding the mission or having to restart. So long as there's a campfire nearby and you're able to make it in the middle of a mission, you can save. If you make an epic play and level up in combat, you can save. This is essentially important as you might die afterwards. With other games, you'd have to go through and replay again. I really wish more games were like that. What I don't like however is there's no save option in the menu, so you're forced to wait for an auto save or find a campfire. This can be very annoying, especially if you're used to saving from the menu or need to do something else; cook food, restroom, etc. Luckily the PS4 has the home button, but still it would be great with an in menu save option. Overall, it's a great game and I highly recommend it.

[@JuanTorres-lp2gy]

bought this game couple months after its release without knowing anything and its been one of the best games ive played, just finished my second playthrough

[@joshuasterling2144]

I got 175 hours on a single play through, I just hop on every now and then and run around for 40 minutes. I have a pro and a 4k tv now and my god this is a pretty game. You can fill up a hard drive with screen shots and photo mode all day long.

[@DanielCollins85]

The lore / story alone drew me in. So worth it. Can't wait for a second.

[@vincent3040k]

Horizon Zero Dawn is amazing and we need more of it, waiting for part 2 and end of the discussion

[@DWN-024ShadowMan]

Question: have you played the DLC frozen wilds? ( Cuz I haven't) If so, doesn't the ending of the main story continues there? I remember there's a guy that survived at the end and he got something important that aloy was trying to destroy. I'm sorry I forgot most of the details, it's been a while since I play this game that's why I started playing it again recently lol but I'm barely at the beginning of the story.

[@veiga4051]

@@DWN-024ShadowMan no the dlc has a separate story.

[@Josh-ck9bv]

Veiga but it does have to do with one of Gaia’s subordinate function