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Horizon Zero Dawn – reviews and rating

Horizon Zero Dawn has an average rating of 89% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8.8/10). The game was released on February 28, 2017 for PlayStation 4. Players on RAWG rate the game 87%.

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What critics praise
„Guerrilla Games took a risk developing a brand new IP that is such a drastic departure from previous titles, and it worked. The studio has crafted a world filled with intrigue and mystery that begs to be explored.“

Game info

Release date
Feb 28, 2017
Platforms
PlayStation 4
Genres
ActionRPG
Developer
Guerrilla Games
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Horizon Zero Dawn?

Horizon Zero Dawn has an average rating of 89% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8.8/10).

When was Horizon Zero Dawn released?

Horizon Zero Dawn was released on February 28, 2017.

What platforms is Horizon Zero Dawn available on?

Horizon Zero Dawn is available for PlayStation 4.

Is Horizon Zero Dawn worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 89%, Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Horizon Zero Dawn?

Games similar to Horizon Zero Dawn are for example PixelJunk Sidescroller, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Little Deviants, Escape Plan and Wipeout 2048.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
3 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 1,3
Best rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
8,8/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #16 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 98 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 89%
  • Foreign critics10 reviews 91%
  • Players (RAWG)1 883 votes 87%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 52 %
  • Recommended 36 %
  • Meh 9 %
  • Skip 3 %

1 883 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Feb 20, 2017
Guerrilla Games took a risk developing a brand new IP that is such a drastic departure from previous titles, and it worked. The studio has crafted a world filled with intrigue and mystery that begs to be explored. It’s a story with twists and turns that subvert expectation and, aside from a few plot threads that were intentionally left open, answers the big questions players have. Alongside such a...

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