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Horizon Forbidden West Review - IGN

A triumphant combination of enthralling combat, top-tier creature and character design, and a captivating open world, Horizon Forbidden West is an absolute blast and fantastic showcase for the power of the PS5.

Ezio2048838d ago (Edited 838d ago )

Metacritic 88 with a lot of perfect scores. Tbh I was expecting it to reach even higher but it seems it will be in line with the original title, which is great nevertheless.

SullysCigar838d ago

It's likely to still change a little, but to be honest I don't really need reviews (outside of impatiently trying to get my Horizon info fix!), as I already decided a long time ago I'll be playing it.

It's nice to see the awesome reception it's getting from critics - and to hear it's a good showcase for PS5.

LordoftheCritics838d ago

I hope this ones better.

I did not enjoy 1.

SullysCigar838d ago

^ Well the reviews are in and the takeaway is 'bigger and better'.

Combine that with a new gen and more than 5 years of learning since the original released and I don't think we need rely on hope at this stage!

LordoftheCritics838d ago

''^ Well the reviews are in and the takeaway is 'bigger and better'.

Thats why hope coz even the first one was reviewed well but i really did not like it much.

Definitely hanging on hope here.

Outlawzz838d ago

@lord

If you didn't like the original why even play the sequel lol

Its not going to magically be a different game

Crows90837d ago

@lordofthecrtics

Okay yeah you shouldn't bother with it. I don't understand why you would if you didn't like the first game.

This game is more of the same.

If you didn't like the combat or story in the first not sure that's going to change at all here.

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Profchaos838d ago (Edited 838d ago )

There's at least two "reviews," I've seen in this site alone that are clickbait in their nature purposely low scores 6or7 just to generate clicks. Unfortunately sites like these drag the metacritic rating down to give an example one site listed the price if the game as a negative like paying for a new game is a bad thing best believe they give near perfect scores to Xbox games however.

babadivad838d ago

I just hope they have toned down the Sobek hero worship in this game. "Through you, all things are possible." Really? Pulling quotes straight from the Bible now?

Hope this game is more of Aloy's story.

Bruh837d ago

89 is a fantastic game lmfao....why are people never satisfied with trying to fulfill their agenda if the game isn't a 92 plus on Meta

Livingthedream837d ago

8 or above is pretty damn good.

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Flawlessmic838d ago

Cant wait to get my hands on this!!!

9 is a great score however going off the video review i just watched it sounds like it should be a 10 as there was basically no complaints outside of not being able to climb everything.

Its sounds like vastly improved in every single area, seems like guerilla has nailed this!

No suprises though this was always a guaranteed win,

3 more nights to go 🤙

Eidolon838d ago

Thas how it be for reviewers, nothing's perfect but someone can go in biased and ruin the aggregate. I loved HZD and wanted more after 100% it and DLC. This is absolutely with no doubt going to be a better experience, especially on PS5. Sadly, I won't play until the 21th-22nd

EvertonFC838d ago (Edited 838d ago )

Do we have a time frame for release ? Is it dead on midnight or is sometime in the morning ?
I ONLY say that cause lately some games have a clock then when midnight comes you get a second countdown clock and it's so annoying waiting up till midnight for it not to be playable lol

Flawlessmic838d ago

I think returnal was the only one i ever had that issue with, it was off by about an hr.

I took friday off anyway for this so ill stay up as long as needed hahaha

dumahim838d ago

I can’t believe not being able to climb everything is seen as a negative. If there’s nothing to climb to, then why should anyone want to climb it? The world is probably already quite large enough as it is. No point wasting time trying to reach somewhere that either has nothing or the devs are forced to flood the map with more collectibles to give purpose to climbing everywhere.

Beef5upreme83838d ago (Edited 838d ago )

So just like Miles Morales, we are getting a DLC add-on? Looks like the same bloody game as Zero Dawn. Was expecting something better. Oh well.

Flawlessmic838d ago

Get ur troll ass outta here, thats basically every single sequal, so i guess every sequal must be a dlc add on.

Salty ass.

Beef5upreme83838d ago

Sorry mate, was just having a laugh. I will be playing it on PS5 on launch day. Just wanted to get my first bite of the day haha

SullysCigar838d ago

He's just winding people up for sport.

He's the guy that said he'll wait for the slim PS5 so he doesn't have a big ugly console stinking the place up...yet here we are and he's playing HFW on PS5 day one.

Lol I knew something was off, as I don't believe there's a gamer out there that wouldn't be pumped to play this game!

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Atticus_finch838d ago

Awe you can always play crossfirex. I hear xboys love it.

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badz149838d ago

great score! can't wait to play it myself!

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5 PlayStation Exclusive Games That Look Better Than Hellblade 2

The Nerd Stash: "Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has some of the best graphics on Xbox, but there are PlayStation games that look even better."

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PrinceOfAnger7d ago

Lol some sony fans now disagreeing with DF !?
They said :
Hellblade 2 is a defining moment in the evolution of real-time graphics".

(The Next Level in Real-Time Visuals)

Game
Takes advantage of everything UE5 offers
- Final game 'lives up to the lofty expectations' of the 2019 reveal
- Character rendering sets new standards and nearly resembles movie sequences with actual actors
- Leverages Unreal's Meta Human 5 to bypass the uncanny valley feel
- DF were left guessing whether some cut-scenes were in-game or real life footage (photo mode shows they're all real time)

Also
https://i.ibb.co/m4zMw3M/20...
,
https://i.ibb.co/2YtX6Tv/20...

Right now nothing on PS looks better than HB2.

PrinceOfAnger7d ago

5 PlayStation Exclusive Games" also on PC..
so what Exclusive? No one here confesses and accepted the word "Console exclusive". they were making jokes about it!
😂

PrinceOfAnger7d ago

@FTLmaster

Sony fans were making jokes first about the word " Console exclusive" here and on other sites.
Now they use the word by themselves.
Lol

P_Bomb7d ago

I write console exclusive all the time. I use it in Xbox’s favor too. Those are the games I generally go after over there.

MrDead7d ago

Now I understand who these articles are written for.

Just buy and support the game so MS doesn't shut down Ninja Theory.

S2Killinit6d ago (Edited 6d ago )

You cant really talk when xbox has all its games released elsewhere. Not a good look.

Cacabunga6d ago

HB2 on PS5 will look better than HB2..
And even with that i won’t buy it

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PrinceOfAnger7d ago

This article says Bloodborne and Ghost of Tsushima has better graphics than Hellblade 2 i'm done! 🤣

VenomUK6d ago

Of course! But that doesn't make it invalid.

I haven't been playing too much recently except a bit of Dave the Diver (retro pixel art). But if this has the best graphics then I definitely want to see so will download it for my XSX and start the game. If I had more time I'd play through the first one first.

S2Killinit6d ago

DF can talk from its arse all it wants. I’m sure they are spending their advertising money wisely.

DivineHand1255d ago

I was under the impression Microsoft didn't have any marketing for this game. I also don't need to be paid to say Hellblade 2 is the most photo realistic game on consoles ever made.

Nacho_Z6d ago

People are free to disagree with DF, it's debatable how impartial they are.

The article is a bit of a stretch though. Hellblade has an open goal graphically because it's using the latest tech on small areas with crap framerate so the fidelity is through the roof. It's not impressive to me personally but it's an achievement that shouldn't be denied.

S2Killinit6d ago

Yes. But then a picture can be extremely beautiful but you cant really play it. Hellblade must be beautiful but it has low frames, and its pretty much on rails so it does not really impress me personally.

Information Minister6d ago

I've been subscribed to DF's YouTube channel since before their videos were even narrated and I tell you no debate is necessary about how impartial they are.

DF has clearly had some level of proximity with Microsoft since the launch of the Xbox One X. They haven't exactly tried to hide either. Their coverage/damage control for Starfield was quite blatant.

So yes, people on all camps are free to disagree with DF's opinions.

That aside, this particular article is complete flamebait.

neutralgamer19926d ago (Edited 6d ago )

what good are graphics when rest of the game is a walking sim (coming from a pc fan) if it's only about graphics than any game can push the boundary but that's without much gameplay

to me gears of war 5 is more impressive because it had the graphics and gameplay to back it up, just like uncharted 2 back in the day. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is also up there.

SGT_Squirrel6d ago (Edited 6d ago )

I don't understand people. Both the PS5 and Xbox one X are great machines. I own both and could care less which system has a game that is marginally better looking than the other. Yes, Hellblade 2 is the best-looking console game right now, but it isn't a huge leap over what the PS5 has. Since I am not tied to one company's console, I see things differently I guess.

Abear216d ago

Agreed, plus traditionally all PS exclusives are third person action and everything on Xbox is usually FPS.

Let’s talk gameplay people, you know, that thing that actually matters? I remember Gamepro would rate “Fun Factor” in their reviews—is the game actually fun to play?!

If this was the judging method, and not resolution and “bespoke tech” that digital foundry wants you to be obsessed with, than Dave the Diver is my GOTY so far (ps5)

itsmebryan6d ago (Edited 6d ago )

Grasping at straws to make a positive Playstation story. Too bad they can't talk about AAA first party games. Because "PS5 has NO GAMES!!!" Why can't people just be honest. HB2 looks amazing.

Abear216d ago

Woah there little fella, you are way lost in what is no longer reality, hope you left bread crumbs

Sonic18816d ago

Horizon is West definition looks better than Hellblade 2

VariantAEC4d ago

This comment doesn't even make sense and I agree with it.

purple1015d ago

Digital foundry recently said ps5 ports are holding back Xbox

You can’t really take them as gospel anymore

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darthv727d ago

Okay, I've played all of those, and they looked good for their time. This game just takes realism to a whole other level. some would even say uncanny valley-esq at times.

Maybe that's why people are having a hard time with this game... its almost too real and makes them uneasy about it.

Bathyj6d ago

I doubt that's it. The game has woorde problems than that.

darksky6d ago

The game is a walking simulator with tech demo graphics. Nothing special at all.

Flewid6384d ago

Next gen graphics are always special, even when the game is bad.

rlow17d ago

lol, really???? The title sounds so desperate. Those games are excellent but not in the same league.

ravens526d ago

..."not in the same league graphics wise*" Fixed it so you don't sound too crazy. Also not sure its in "another league" but I haven't seen it in person so 🤷🏽 idk.

ravens526d ago

All of those games on that list are literally objectively BETTER GAMES than Hellblade 2.

S2Killinit6d ago

I would say those games are on a much higher level because Hellblade is a game made to look great but its not on par when it comes to how it is linear with small playing areas and low frames. Anyone can do that, but is it a good game? No.

JackBNimble6d ago

If this is an argument, then yeah , this is desperation. Why do you sonyboys even care? The market always dictates, besides last I checked (as a ps5 owner) sony exclusives are few and far between, at least anything worth playing that is. And if I can play it on ps4 I'm not too then I'm not calling it exclusive.

Chevalier6d ago (Edited 6d ago )

You make it sound like Xbox has so much more games than Playstation, but, they have far fewer. Playstation has far more better 3rd party exclusives filling the gap too.

Chirping about Playstation when Xbox gets a game ever like 3 years worth talking about is idiotic. Would take the most recent FF, Gran Blue Relink and Stellar Blade over Xbox poor offerings any day of the week. Death Stranding 2 and Silent Hill look more interesting than HB2.

JackBNimble5d ago

No, that's not what I'm saying. The point is this is such a petty non argument yet you sonyboys just take the bait and bitch regardless. Xbox is dying but you gotta keep claiming how great your corporate brand is.

Must be another zero news week

Chevalier5d ago

Then why feed the fire then? Lol. Hellblade 2 is barely a game. The 1st one we literally had a ton of Xbox fans call it a walking simulator when it was timed exclusive to Playstation. Now people are reiterating similar sentiments about the 2nd game when it's much of the same with minimal 'gameplay' and Xbox fans are offended.

Ironically the very same idiots chirping said that all Playstation games were just 'cinematic' experiences as a slight and now we got guys like you with the oh whoa is me like it wasn't expected?! Lol. Seriously idiotic

MrDead7d ago (Edited 7d ago )

...now I remember why I hate gaming media, it's because 99.9% are like this article.

purple1017d ago

yeh, probably gonna have to wait for 'Death Stranding 2: On the beach', to get better environments and facial animation than this.

Yusi-D-Jordan6d ago

I honestly think Uncharted 4 was more visually impressive than Hellblade 2

purple1016d ago

Yeh there was a lot going on in uncharted
A lot of moving parts
Explosions
Jumping from planes
You could say it was the more accomplished game. Hellblade looks like god of war, but without the sick fighting,

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Horizon Forbidden West Optimized for Low-End PC: NVIDIA RTX 4060/AMD RX 6600

We’ve already posted the optimization guide for Horizon Forbidden West, including one specifically for GeForce RTX 4060 laptop GPUs. This article will specifically target low-end PCs costing $600-$700 to build with entry-level components such as the Radeon RX 6600 and the Core i5-12400F.

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Horizon Forbidden West Optimized Settings for RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Horizon Forbidden West is one of the more optimized PC ports to launch of late. We tested Forbidden West on one of the most popular mobile GPUs to find a balance between quality and performance.

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