Customers highly value the graphics and engaging story in Horizon Zero Dawn, with many praising the game's visuals and immersive narrative. Positive feedback also highlights the quality of the collector's edition, particularly the statue, art book, and steelbook. The open world and combat mechanics also receive significant praise. While there were no negative comments reported, the overall sentiment towards the game and its various components is overwhelmingly positive.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
110% Product
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Let's begin with the inclusions: steelbook of the game, several ingame items, (including weapons & armor with their own buffs, and crates of consumables,) a nice dynamic theme for the PS4, and the amazingly detailed statue.
It's the statue of protagonist Aloy that's the real draw here. I don't often invest in Collector Editions for the statues outside of God of War &
Mortal Kombat- but have a few others. The Aloy statue doesn't feel cheap to just cash in; it's solid and heavy with detailing on par with the MK9 bookends of Sub-Zero & Scorpion; in fact, Aloy has displaced MK9 bookends as my favorite statue inclusion- it's gorgeous.
The game itself... Just wow! While you'll play a short section at the beginning of a 6 or 7 year old Aloy, she's so spunky you'll be hoping to see more of this version as a DLC adventure in the future.
The adult version of Aloy is every bit as interesting and tough as nails that you can't help but believe that if Nathan Drake has, in fact, taken part in his last adventure, that Sony has found its new mascot alongside Kratos.
The game world is one of the largest I've seen laid out, and considering how "alive" it feels with wildlife normally ignored by other games (geese, turkeys, raccoons, etc,) it has an immersion that's not been felt as of yet- watching tall grass sway organically as you move through it never grows old.
One of the things that always hurts in games with crafting involved, even if it is realistic, is the limited space for inventory. While space cap in other games is often very real, it often removes you from the fun of the gameplay when you need to stop in your tracks to harvest materials. While HZD doesn't have unlimited carrying space, it's much more forgiving; more starting space, ability to upgrade, plenty of resources nearby... it's still necessary, but not needlessly frustrating.
Same goes for the robotic wildlife-based enemies. They're challenging without being frustrating. You'll need to use some stealth (again, done to perfection- normally not a fan of huge stealth games,) to make your hunt easier, but not is all lost if stealth is broken. Enemies are tough, but with weak points, they're far from invincible, and still vulnerable even when not hitting those weak areas.
And that seems to be a hallmark of HZD- challenge without absurdity to make it a false difficulty.
Guerrilla Games should be proud of what they've given fans with this new IP. They've found a balance that should be a benchmark for other companies to follow; but that's not all others should be envious of: a strong protagonist, a great story, a rich world with a thought-out history behind it, beautiful graphics, and rock solid gameplay and controls.
If the statue and extras aren't your cup of tea, you still owe it to yourself to get HZD; but know this... Every bit of attention to detail in the game is in the statue, she's beautifully crafted and would make a great addition even to a collection you haven't begun.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BB had stock when no one else did
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Preordered this via BB when no one else had any stock. I have to say im impressed. the statue is about 9in and FULL of detail. the art book was well worth it too. Thanks BB
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2017 Game of the Year for PS4
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First off Guerilla Games hit it out of the park with Horizon Zero Dawn !!!
To me it's a mix of Rise of The Tomb Raider with a dash of Skyrim's open world exploration and it's own game. The game world is freaking Gorgeous and I love the attention to detail on just about every little thing.
I find myself having a blast just roaming, hunting and stalking both machines and animals. The side quests aren't the usual go here and kill 20 rabbits and bring me back their pelts type of affair. They're fun and add depth to the world. The main story line and quests are excellent too.
If you own a PS4 just get this game !!!!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Game of the Year
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This is game is hands down a MUST have if you own a PlayStation 4 system. The story, the mechanics, the controls, the graphics are all amazing. Highly recommended
I would recommend this to a friend
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Statue
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This collectors edition is a great addition.
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I don't normally purchase collectors editions for games I buy, but I had really been anticipating this game so much and for the price, getting the included statue seemed like a no brainer. If you are a Gamers Unlocked member, you can get games and collectors editions like this for a great price. The statue that came with this edition is very well crafted. Great detail apparently went into it. It feels solid and it's high quality. Whether you are a casual collector or have to get every collectors edition you can get your hands on, this one is definitely worth adding to your collection.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best games ever made
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This by far is one of the best games out there. Beautiful to look at , great story , great gameplay , 40 hours plus gameplay..
Way better then Zelda
I would recommend this to a friend
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Combat, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome game.
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This is far and away the best game I've played in a while. Intense combat, on the fly crafting and an interesting story all make it a complete package.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this game
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This game is phenomenal. It's very Assassin's Creed and Elder Scrolls with its game mechanics. Story line is more reminiscent of Elder Scrolls and with some Fall Out-esque mystery. Although I wish the map were bigger and there were more side quests, it was amazing. The graphics were some of the best I've seen and I'm running it on a regular PS4. The collector's edition was definitely worth it just for the in game outfits, but the statue is adorable. I love how they give you two little arrows to stick in the watcher's head. All in all, very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Horizon zero dawn
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This game is one of the best games I have played this generation.
The graphics are top notch, the game play is fantastic and the story is interesting.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Experience!
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Between the jaw dropping visuals and excellent story there are few games that can match the quality that Guerilla Games put into Horizon: Zero Dawn.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Incredible game
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This game is fantastic. Great PlayStation Exclusive. It has a great story and amazing gameplay. Guerilla Games has really stepped up on this one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Game
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Just starting out but the graphics are amazing and this collectors edition is well worth it, better than most and I wish they all came this way.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Statue
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very good
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It's a very good collector edition comes with a statue , steel book and a mini art book
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
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From start to finish Horizon Zero Dawn's story is fantastic. The gameplay dynamics are solid. One of the best PlayStation titles out there.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Story, Amazing Protagonist
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Horizon is a gem! The story begs to be played and the mysteries of the world wont let go of you! Beautiful as well! Love the statue I got.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is a review of the collector's edition
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WavtF1zF664&t=4s
That is the video I made for the CE, with that out of the way the collector's edition is worth it with the regular price of 120$ if I'm not mistaken, just with the statue alone it's worth at least 80$ the details are amazing, the paint job is also amazing so the artbook is just a plus, and the game is amazing too, well made, pacing is good for an open world game and it lures you into doing sidequests amazingly well instead of forcing you to do them, and they are not tedious.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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I love this game. The graphics are on point. Story is starting off pretty good and keeping me wanting to learn more about the society.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
beautiful game with cool action
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This game is similar to the Far Cry series but with a more serious storyline. Fun to play and immersive story, Beautiful graphics.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Get ready to lift your jaw up from the floor!
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Simply stunning! The most beautiful jaw dropping technical masterpiece to ever engrace any console of any year of any generation!! Make sure to have medics on standby because this game is guaranteed to make your eyes bleed with visual vistas so intense that it makes the movie Avatar look like a Hanna barbera cartoon!!! Get ready for a pace maker if you have it connected to a 4k tv with HDR 10!! ALOY ROCKS!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great game
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Large open world with awesome detail. The main story is engaging as well as the side quests. Only down sides are limeted arsenal.