Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-10-20
- Stunning graphics and visuals
- Brilliant and engaging story
- Aloy is a strong protagonist
- Abundant and worthwhile side quests
- Technical bugs and crashes
- Unengaging story
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows 12-15GB VRAMpositiveWindows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAMpositive
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 82%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 18%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 80%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 20%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1572
- Negative points
- 670
- Gameplay points
- 916
- Perf. points
- 82
- Rec. points
- 282
- Misc points
- 368
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Stunning graphics and visuals
| Graphics are consistently described as excellent, beautiful, and technically impressive, with stunning environments and visual effects that hold up well over time. | 64% |
Brilliant and engaging story
| The narrative is widely praised as captivating, well-written, and emotionally gripping, keeping players hooked from start to finish. Many reviewers consider it one of the best stories in recent memory. | 51% |
Aloy is a strong protagonist
| Players love Aloy for being compelling, smart, and realistically imperfect, with strong writing that balances strength and vulnerability. She is often cited as one of the best female protagonists in gaming. | 37% |
Abundant and worthwhile side quests
| There is a huge amount of side quests that are genuinely fun and worthwhile, adding depth to the world with engaging stories and memorable characters. | 34% |
Excellent worldbuilding and lore
| The game features impressively crafted worldbuilding with coherent lore and a convincing setting. The world feels beautiful, immersive, and full of detail. | 26% |
Smooth and satisfying gameplay
| Gameplay is frequently described as fluid, comfortable, and technically polished, with mechanics that feel tight and never clunky. The overall experience is highly enjoyable and stable. | 25% |
Addictive and fluid combat
| Combat is praised as satisfying, challenging yet rewarding, and highly enjoyable, with a system that feels fluid and addictive. Many reviewers highlight it as a major strength. | 25% |
Rewarding exploration and vast world
| The world is visually incredible and vast, making exploration excellent and rewarding. Players enjoy discovering the beautiful environments. | 24% |
Overall masterpiece and fun game
| Many reviewers consider the game outstanding, exceptional, and a masterpiece, describing it as genuinely fun, entertaining, and engaging. | 23% |
Top-notch soundtrack and audio
| The soundtrack is frequently described as beautiful, pleasant, and of high quality, with fantastic music and sound effects that enhance the experience. | 13% |
Fun photo mode feature
| The built-in photo mode is a favorite feature, allowing players to take beautiful and creative screenshots easily. It is considered a treat for virtual photography enthusiasts. | 12% |