Horizon Forbidden West

In short: Horizon Forbidden West is an action game released in 2022 by Guerrilla Games, available on PlayStation and PC. Our score: 8.8/10 (highly recommended). Lowest price we found right now: $30.16.

Adventure in a world ruled by machines

Horizon Forbidden West sends Aloy to the dangerous American frontier to find the source of a mysterious plague. Explore underwater ruins, lush jungles, and desert wastelands while battling massive machine creatures in this stunning open-world adventure.

Game details

• Developer: Guerrilla Games
• Publisher: Sony
• Release year: 2022
• Platforms: PlayStation, PC
• Category: action

Our review

Horizon Forbidden West is a significant upgrade in every parameter over its predecessor. The open world is among the most beautiful ever created, with diverse biomes from underwater to snowy mountains. Machine combat has been upgraded with new tools.

Pros

• Breathtaking graphics
• Diverse and rich open world
• Improved combat system
• New underwater exploration
• Massive and varied content

Cons

• Climbing feels mechanical sometimes
• Overloaded UI
• Main story slightly confusing

FAQ

Is it better than Zero Dawn?

Expanded mechanics, better melee combat, and a bigger world. Many prefer it.

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Last updated: 01/04/2026