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Horizon Zero Dawn

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 • 2017

Should you play it?

What works

  • Engaging story and rich world-building
  • Strategic and satisfying combat system
  • Beautiful, detailed open world
  • Strong protagonist and character development
  • Extensive side quests and exploration

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive side missions and some fetch quests
  • Human enemy combat less engaging
  • Occasional pacing issues in story
  • Climbing and navigation can be clunky
  • Limited impact of dialogue choices

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Last update: 27/07/2026