Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
Action
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
HDR available
Family Sharing

Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.

Developers: Guerrilla Nixxes Software
Publishers: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Release Date: Mar 21, 2024
Price (USD): $35.99
Current Players: 1.1k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(89%)
stunning graphics
smooth combat
expansive world
memorable characters
immersive audio
story depth
inclusivity themes
side quests
complex mechanics
technical issues
complex systems
less compelling story
repetitive side quests
poor optimization
The general sentiment around Horizon Forbidden West is largely positive, with stunning visuals and immersive gameplay standing out as key strengths. However, some players expressed disappointment with the story and felt it didn’t live up to the original, while technical issues and complex gameplay mechanics presented hurdles for others. Despite some criticisms, the visual splendor and depth of the game world make it a worthwhile experience for many fans of the series.

Positive Points

  • The game boasts stunning graphics with detailed environments and beautiful visual effects.
  • Gameplay improvements include smooth combat mechanics, varying machine designs, and enhanced traversal options like gliding and climbing.
  • The game world is expansive, offering rich open-world exploration, diverse biomes, and a range of side activities.
  • The soundtrack and audio design are praised for enhancing the game’s immersive atmosphere.
  • Aloy’s continued character development and the game's engaging character interactions are appreciated by many players.
  • Negative Points

  • The story, while engaging for some, is criticized by others for being less compelling compared to the first game, with some plot elements perceived as overly complex or forced.
  • Several reviewers complained about technical issues, such as bugs, crashes, and poor PC optimization.
  • Some players found the combat and upgrade systems to be overly complex or grindy, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The game is sometimes criticized for its abundance of secondary quests, which some players found repetitive or uninspired.
  • Mixed Points

  • The game's side quests and additional content offer a lot of gameplay but received mixed feedback regarding their depth and originality.
  • The inclusion of diverse characters and social themes received mixed responses, with some players appreciating inclusivity while others felt it was forced.
  • Common Themes

  • Many reviews highlight the game's visual excellence and world-building as standout features.
  • The combat system, with its variety of weapons and strategies, is a common point of discussion.
  • Updated 10/1/2025, 12:01:40 AM UTC