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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
Recent Steam reviews:
Very positive
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All Steam reviews:
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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
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Game's latest news
Horizon Zero Dawn has been withdrawn from Epic Games Store prior to the remaster release
Aloy will be back in the spotlight once again on October 31 with the release of **Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered^^.
Those who own the original game will get the upgrade for around €10 , while the rest will have to fork out €49,99.
To prepare the ground, Sony has withdrawn Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition…
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Sony doubles Horizon Zero Dawn price after the remaster announcement
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is coming to PS5 and PC on October 31. Those who own the "Complete Edition" of game will have the chance to upgrade for around ten euros.
Unfortunately, those who would have liked to purchase Guerrilla Games' title before the launch of the remastered version will…
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Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is coming to PS5 and PC on October 31
The rumors were right once again! Nixxes Software is giving Horizon Zero Dawn yet another lease of life. Guerrilla Games' title will be back looking better than ever.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will land on PS5 and PC on October 31. Owners of the original game will be offered an upgrade for around…
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Best reviews
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
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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
Recent reviews
I like that the main character develops the ability to kill larger and larger machines. Something that seemed impossible at first becomes easy after a while. Great story. Highly recommended.
2024-11-26T12:11:52-0500
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