It’s beautiful, emotional, full of surprises and nostalgia, and just flat-out enjoyable to play at every moment. While I have played open world titles before, Horizon Zero Dawn gave me a new sense of control over how my adventure played out, offering me a steady flow of chosen objectives and paths to them without overwhelming me with unnecessary information or bogging me down in sidequests. Mechanically sound, aesthetically pleasing (often breathtaking), challenging but rewarding, Horizon Zero Dawn is a joyous journey you won’t want to put down, just so you can see what’s on the other side of each new hill.
It is a stunning achievement in terms of gameplay, technical detail, and world building, making the overall experience just fantastic.
This game is undoubtedly one of the best games on Playstation.