Horizon: Zero Dawn - Complete Edition
HZD
Release Date: February 28, 2017
Action, TPP, science fiction, post-apocalypse, sandbox, RPG elements, action adventure, action RPG, singleplayer
Steam
A third-person action game with RPG elements created by Guerilla Games, the studio known for Killzone series. The game is set in the distant future, where the world is ruled by intelligent animal-like forms that evolved from the machines responsible for the fall of an advanced human civilization centuries ago; the former rulers of the world survived, but their lifestyle was reduced to that of primitive, isolated tribes.
Last Update: April 11, 2017
Horizon Zero Dawn Guide, Walkthrough
Horizon Zero Dawn guide contains a complete walkthrough for main and side missions and PC system requirements. Also maps, locations of all collectibles, describes the crafting system, provides combat tips, all cauldrons and The Frozen Wilds Guide.
Videos and Screens
[1:28] Horizon: Zero Dawn - Complete Edition 2nd Anniversary trailer
[0:30] Horizon: Zero Dawn - Complete Edition PC launch trailer
The main pros of the game
- Compelling Story and Lore: Many players praised the intricate and engaging story, particularly the character of Aloy and the world-building that draws players into the narrative.
- Stunning Graphics and Visuals: The game is frequently highlighted for its beautiful landscapes, detailed environments, and impressive machine designs, making it visually captivating even years after its release.
- Diverse Gameplay Mechanics: Players appreciated the variety of gameplay options, including combat, stealth, and exploration. The ability to approach challenges in multiple ways (e.g., using different weapons and tactics) was particularly well-received.
- Rich Open World: The expansive world filled with side quests, collectibles, and secrets keeps players engaged for hours, with many enjoying the freedom to explore.
- Smooth Combat System: The combat mechanics, especially against robotic enemies, were noted to be satisfying and rewarding, with a variety of strategies available for different foes.
The main cons of the game
- Inconsistent Characterization and Voice Acting: Some players found the voice acting wooden and felt that character interactions lacked depth, which detracted from the overall immersion.
- Control and Gameplay Mechanics Issues: Several reviews mentioned difficulties with controls, particularly on keyboard/mouse setups, and noted that some gameplay mechanics (like melee combat) felt inconsistent or unpolished.
- Repetitive Gameplay Elements: While the game offers a lot of content, some players felt that certain side quests and activities became tedious or formulaic, leading to a sense of bloat.
- Difficulty Spikes and Boss Mechanics: Some users expressed frustration with the difficulty of certain boss encounters, feeling that they could be unfair or overly challenging without adequate means to counter them.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- More Depth in Character Development: Players desired richer character arcs and interactions, as well as more meaningful consequences for choices made throughout the game.
- Improved Inventory Management: The inventory system was criticized for being cluttered and cumbersome, with suggestions for streamlining the mechanics to enhance user experience.
- Enhanced AI and Stealth Mechanics: Some players noted that the AI behavior was inconsistent, particularly regarding stealth, which could lead to frustrating gameplay moments.
- Better Integration of Story and Gameplay: A desire for a more balanced approach to storytelling, with less urgency to return to combat and more focus on character development and narrative depth, was expressed.
Summary
- Overall, Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition is celebrated for its engaging story, stunning visuals, and diverse gameplay but is also critiqued for some inconsistencies in character development, mechanics, and pacing.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 4588 votes. 1154 players anticipated the game.
Horizon: Zero Dawn - Complete Edition Description
Horizon Zero Dawn is a TPP action game with RPG elements and open world, set in a post-apocalyptic future, in which the universe is overrun by mechanical creatures. The game debuted as a PlayStation 4 exclusive, but after more than three years it was released on PC (as a Complete Edition with Frozen Wilds add-on). Game was developed by Dutch studio Guerrilla Games, known primarily for the Killzone series.
Plot
The action of HZD takes place in a time when mankind's best years are long behind us. Our civilization has fallen, and people unaware of their roots gather in tribes living in the wilderness of the new world. However, not everything on the planet has regressed - the superior role in the environment has been taken by machines, which in unexplained circumstances have evolved into intelligent "animals". The player takes on the role of Aloy - a young, stubborn and warlike girl who wants to explore the secrets of an ancient civilization while trying to learn about her own origins.
Gameplay
Horizon Zero Dawn is an open world game. It's a vast and varied land, including various wilderness areas, camps and villages of different tribes, as well as the ruins left behind by an ancient civilization. The place is also full of dangers in the form of the mechanical creatures mentioned above. Fortunately, Aloy does well in battle and is equipped with weapons created from parts of the defeated machines - we're talking about futuristic bows, rope throwers and other ranged weapons. Thanks to this, even the largest beasts, such as the Tyrannosaurus-like Thunderjaw, don't scare the heroine.
Horizon Zero Dawn is a mix of action adventure game and a stealth game (so the same problems can be solved in different ways), and the whole thing is complemented by RPG elements, including character development, interaction with NPCs and accepting and completing tasks. There's also collecting items and using them in crafting, which is mainly used to construct ammunition, traps and potions.
PS4 Pro and PC
Horizon Zero Dawn features an impressive audiovisual design, which consists of detailed graphics and soundtrack building a mystical atmosphere. On PlayStation 4, the game from Guerrilla Games offers smooth animation at 30 frames per second and 1080p resolution, as well as HDR technology. The title also takes advantage of the additional capabilities of the PlayStation 4 Pro console, on which it runs in 4K resolution.
The PC version also supports native 4K resolution, and receives a number of additional graphical enhancements: support for ultra-wide monitors, improved reflections and dynamic vegetation, the ability to modify graphics options, a lifted FPS limit, and a built-in benchmark. The game has also been adapted for mouse and keyboard control.
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A series of open-world TPP action adventure games set in a distant, post-apocalyptic future. Dutch studio Guerilla Games is behind its development, and the publisher is Sony Interactive Entertainment, which has custody of the brand.
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Horizon: Zero Dawn - Complete Edition Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows August 7, 2020
PlayStation 4 February 28, 2017
Developer: Guerrilla Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Horizon: Zero Dawn - Complete Edition System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 780 / 4 GB Radeon R9 290 or better, 100 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 580 or better, 100 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
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