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Horizon Zero Dawn for PC is an action role playing game in which you control Aloy, a rare human survivor in the 31st century dystopian landscape.
Humans may be rare, and access to technology is limited, but there is a large population of unfriendly robotic creatures (who were originally created by Big Tech who then lost control of them).
About the Game
Aloy gets by in life by cannibalising the remains of the robotic creatures for electrical components that enable her own survival. She ca...
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6 August 2020
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includes
- Horizon Zero Dawn
- The Frozen Wilds expansion
- Carja Storm Ranger Outfit and Carja Mighty Bow
- Carja Trader Pack
- Banuk Trailblazer Outfit and Banuk Culling Bow
- Banuk Traveller Pack
- Nora Keeper Pack
- Digital art book
Humans may be rare, and access to technology is limited, but there is a large population of unfriendly robotic creatures (who were originally created by Big Tech who then lost control of them).
About the Game
Aloy gets by in life by cannibalising the remains of the robotic creatures for electrical components that enable her own survival. She can also use other parts of the creatures to craft weapons and equipment that help her survive and succeed. The machine creatures band together, rather like real life wildlife herds, and will not usually attack one another unless they have been subject to corruption arrows or have been hacked with an Override Tool.
However, they do attack when they sense a threat, but they do tend to use brute force rather than finesse, and they all have differing attack and defence modes. Your various weapons have modification slots that allow you to boost weapons’ offensive capabilities for more dramatic effects, and Aloy wears a small head-mounted scanner called Focus that helps her zone in on her prey. However, The Stalker, in particular, can avoid this with stealth cloaking technology.
Aloy also battles human enemies: there are bandits and a creepy cult to keep clear of, amongst others. Aloy was rejected by her tribe when she was younger, then being adopted and taught all she knows by Rost, her father figure. But she wants to find the truth – no spoilers are forthcoming, other than to say it’s well worth tracing through the narrative as Aloy learns that not only does her identity exist, but that she can change the entire shape of humanity altogether.
The Nitty Gritty
There are various skill trees, that bear unusual names for recognisable skills: Prowler means stealth, Braves are excellent at combat and Foragers are skilled at gathering and healing. You will progress up the skill tree based on your experience from completing quests and making kills, and open out new areas of the map by climbing up the nearest Tall Neck to literally broaden your horizons! Tall Necks are immense, giraffe-like robot creatures.
The map includes a variety of terrains to playthrough, and there is the option for fast travel if you only have a short time to play and want to get on with the quest – otherwise it is more fun to take your time! These terrains include jungles and forests, deserts, and snowy mountains – where your parkour skills come in handy. The open world game has a night and day cycle and dynamic weather to make things more fun.
As well as Tall Necks, there are Striders which are the robotic equivalent of horses, and you can tame yourself one to gain a speedy and obedient mode of transportation. There are also truly immense creatures that appear to be the size of an entire village, that will wow you, even as you work out how to bring it down!
Corruption Zones dot the map and are harder to cross, with corrupted machines that are more aggressive and will actively attack. There are plenty of collectibles and signs of the ‘old world’ all around, many of which are valuable and should be gathered when possible.
To get through the game, Aloy must help other friendlies, complete quests, gather materials, and solve mysteries, not least of which is the mystery of her own life.
Pro-tip: be on the special look-out for a suit of ancient armour that renders Aloy all but indestructible…
Aloy’s Movements to Master
Horizon Zero Dawn for PC is available for purchase on Instant Gaming for a fraction of its retail price. You will receive an official key and be able to play the game in seconds. Play smart. Pay less.
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Game's latest news
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will leave PlayStation Plus Extra on May 21
Sony is set to withdray one of its biggest exclusives from the PlayStation Plus catalog. The Japanese company has announced that Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition is leaving the service on May 21.
That goes for both PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subs. On the same date, 25 other titles are leaving…
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16 Horizon "projects" on the drawing board at Guerrilla Games
In a recent interview with Gamesradar, Dutch studio Guerrilla Games spoke openly about the future of the Horizon franchise, and it seems that the license still has a lot in store for us.
The article tells us that 16 "projects" are currently in the pipeline for the franchise. Please note that…
A remake of Horizon Zero Dawn is on the way
Haven't had enough remakes to sink your teeth into? Don't worry, because Sony has got you covered! The not-so-old Horizon Zero Dawn (2017) will soon be getting a little revision. This remake, apparently not developed by Guerrilla Games, will offer its fair share of graphical and gameplay improvements.…
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There are few open world games at this price available with worldbuilding this encapsulating and gameplay this fun. The essence of the story gets quite uninspired after a while when considering the incredible world thats been built, but interesting nonetheless.
2023-06-10T14:31:03-0400
I just love this game, it's one of my favorites! I've been playing it nonstop since I bought it. The story and the mechanic of the game are great! I'm already waiting for the next one to be available for the PC users.
2023-04-25T08:30:57-0400
Mad respect for this game. In my top 5, that's for sure. Would recommend it to anyone that loves a good action game. Four years on from its release in 2017, Horizon Zero Dawn remains one of the best video games so far. Produced by the talented team over at Guerrilla Games (responsible for producing the excellent Killzone series too), Horizon Zero Dawn is an epic, highly imaginative game bursting with charm and tight mechanics.
- Good graphic
- So much fun
- Lots of gameplay
- None
2023-01-08T18:21:04-0500
Superb game. Initially it feels like an Ubisoft open world game but it it is better than a typical Far Cry / Assassin's Creed game. It has has better continuity and a really great back story. Fighting the robot monsters is fantastic. Can't wait for the sequel to be ported to PC
2023-04-24T16:21:10-0400
If you liked Witcher 3 or any open world RPG sandbox this is must have. Great PS port. Amazing game. Visually hipnotizing for me. Night and day cycle while hunting and exploring are stunning. It's up to you how to take each fight, sneaky or with guns blazing. Some people may not like ranged combat, but I think their engine and ideas are great. Can't wait to play it to the end(frozen wilds DLC included) and I will be waiting for Forbidden West port to buy here most likely :)
- Superb idea
- Story
- Combat mechanics
- Quest are hardly ingenious
- Not worth new price on steam(sega did price it up, here it is good)
2022-06-01T04:35:03-0400
Recent reviews
One of my favourite games of all time, if you're searching for a long game with an inclusive and interesting story, funny gameplay and variable mechanics, this is the right one for you. Definitely not only a game, but an experience. However, some secondary quest or the game after the story mode is a little repetitive, but it entertain by searching for all the collectibles and upgrading your gear as most as you can. Still one of the greatest in my opinion
- Story mode
- Gameplay mechanics
- Graphic
- Repetitive secondary quests
- Not much to do after the story mode
2024-04-28T17:04:55-0400
I'm only 2 hours into the game but I do need to clarify one thing, buy this game. This is one of the most story rich games I have ever played and eaven if you like action over story it has hours of engaging fighting. So if your wondering if it's woth it, it definitely is.
2024-04-09T00:24:11-0400
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