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Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition
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Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition
Guerrilla Games · Dec 5, 2017
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Take on the role of skilled hunter Aloy as you explore a lush world inhabited by mysterious mechanized creatures in an exhilarating new Open World Action/ RPG exclusively for the PlayStation®4 System.
A Lush Post-Apocalyptic World. How have machines dominated this world, and what is their purpose? What happened to the civilization here before? Scour every corner of a realm filled with ancient relics and mysterious buildings in order to uncover your past and unearth the many secrets of a forgotten land.
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Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition
Very great game I enjoy playing it and went for a platinum it was incredible story super great graphic amazing and just the vibe great
Horizon Zero Dawn + DLC
great game feel sorry for Rost but the story and gameplay awesome , collectibles great , story great hope to play son forbidden west
You know with the direction of how the game at that start was heading I thought this was going to be boring till the sudden shift in action. It really surprise me the amount of potential that the mechanics could have had but at that point it really wouldn't be unique SO ITS FINE. Im loving the story so far, Im playing this on ps5 and at points there are frames dipping and some stuttering which is odd but happens sometimes tho.
One of the best Ubisoft open world games around. Boy, gamers are weak for good graphics. This game is gorgeous, the environment is absolutely stunning, and the music is forgettable but adds the ambience to make the world feel large in scale and alive. Now, let's get down to it: this game gets more credit than it deserves. Take away the spectacular visuals and the most evident issues are the wonky physics, the repetitive nature of the game in general, the drawn out, bland story, and the pointless mechanics with no real consequence (we'll get to that later). Wonky Physics: some terrain that I should obviously be able to climb won't allow me, hate it. During combat, Aloy will have awkward collision with objects like rocks and trees. Sometimes it feels like the character is being forced to move a certain way and its really annoying. I understand that its Guerrillas first time doing this, but man, if you can't do it, don't, and this is a problem in most Playstation Style games. More casual gamers will claim that the movement is excellent. I find it kind of inaccurate, slugglish, and unpolished. Repetitive Gameplay Nature: The way the game feels in the first five hours, that's essentially how it will play. There's alot of little weapon effects on the machines and a whole lot of cool traps and bombs, but it still ends up feeling samey. Let me change this weapon which essentially does exactly the same thing as this other one, but it does frost stuff. You couldn't program a more seamless way to change the elemental stuff? Maybe add more weapons too? The combat is bad when the physics mess things up, but overall the combat is satisfying because the small number of machines have their own ways of being killed, which is cool. It just doesn't feel substantial enough because the game is so drawn out. Story and Pace: The story starts out strong but then becomes about tribes of humans vs other tribes of humans. ZZZZZzzzzzz. Come on, man. The game doesn't have to be this long. The skill tree essentially exists to elongate you progressing through the game. Admit it: if half of the gameplay mechanics in the skill tree that are locked were unlocked from the beginning, the game would have been funner. Seriously, why keep stealth kills and effective critical hits behind a skill??? Or the ability to essentially keep mods and traps after equipping and use, respectively? It feels poorly though out. The conversations between characters is also so robotic and bland. Its like skyrim characters talking to each other with better animations and graphics. They don't feel human. Pointless Mechanics: Also, you don't have to do stealth kills. You can go in guns blazing and just fight like an idiot because the human enemies are morons. The machines too. Sidestep one of them and go for a heavy attack then critical: dead. The AI is just goofy in this game, and again, why implement so much stealth stuff if you really don't have to do it. Same goes for responding to questions and talking. You can choose different options but they don't have a tangible effect on your gameplay. That's the issue! Most stuff in this game, the "complexities", are objectively not complex. Mods, weapon elements, stealth mechanics, moral responses, all impact your immediate gameplay very little, if at all. It feels like an Ubisoft game with just too much to do and its all the same shit! Graphics are great, but this game is just a little above average, in actuality. Its fun, but it breaks no new ground and, essentially, just does what a lot of other games do already a lot better—exactly like Ghost of Tsushima and Days Gone! Don't get me wrong: the machine dinosaur thing is cool, but that's where the novelty ends.
One of the final open world games released during the PS4's lifetime, however, arguably one of the best. Pros: * Gameplay is stellar. You have a variety of options as to how you want to play, whether it be close-up with the spear, or far with the bow. * The game has a range of difficulty options. This is especially helpful for newer and casual players. Also there are harder difficulty options for experienced players. * Moreover, 'New Game +' is included as well for better re-playability. * The graphics of the game are incredible, showing detailing in each and every object. They are fleshed out even more on the PS4 Pro, where (as to my knowledge) the game is displayed in native 4K. * It also boasts an impressive soundtrack that complements each moment of the game extremely well. * Despite all of that, the game's true calling lies in its story. It weaves a spectacular and intricate tale about life after the fall of mankind. This unique plot is what propelled it to become a Game of the Year nominee. * Regarding the complete edition, it contains all of the DLC already. This means that players can access the Frozen Wilds early on in the game, which makes for an interesting gaming experience. Cons: * The meticulous plot can be a curse too, more so to newer players. Casual players may find it a lot to take in and can have trouble understanding it. * The gameplay has a bit of a learning curve, which hinders first-time playthroughs. * However, the most insinuating part of the game are the loading times. This game takes an unreal amount of time to load. It's absurd. This is what hinders its playability. While it has been improved since launch with patches, the loading times still take way too long to be considered good. This needs to be fixed in the sequel. * The Complete Edition can be a bit pricey. Speaking of the sequel though, 'Horizon Forbidden West' is scheduled to release later this year. It looks amazing so far from trailers and gameplay footage and it improves a lot on the existing systems within Horizon Zero Dawn (HZD). Therefore HZD will provide context or a refresher for fans when the sequel inevitably arrives.
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