Do you want to know who Horizon: Zero Dawn's Aloy shares a birthday with? Alongside musician Jake Bugg and some YouTuber named Ruby Mancuso, the PlayStation 4 exclusive celebrates its anniversary alongside Push Square's own Stephen Tailby. Happy birthday, Stephen! We're sure he's out somewhere doing something nice, but for now, let's take a look at one of Sony's biggest exclusives of the generation.
At the time, we considered the experience to be a "daringly unique" one in the 9/10 Push Square review. Since then, however, the game has become one of the console's most important exclusives, surely birthing an entirely new franchise which will see its sequel take the PlayStation 5 by storm. Although, there is, of course, a bit of an elephant in the room here.
Horizon: Zero Dawn is very, very heavily rumoured to be heading to PC at some point in 2020, and some of PlayStation's most hardcore fans think today is the day for that unveiling. We wouldn't put too much stock in that for now, but you never know -- stranger things have happened. For now, we'll leave you with the wise words of Push Square editor Sammy Barker: "The title's marriage of science fiction to tribal politics is unlike anything you're likely to have seen before, and yet the Dutch developer's confidence in such an outlandish concept shines through from start to finish. This isn't flawless, but it's still one helluva debut."
Happy birthday Horizon: Zero Dawn, and Stephen!
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Happy birthday Aloy and Stephen!
I've been playing through the DLC campaign, The Frozen Wilds, these last couple of days, and I'm still amazed by how beautiful this game is on the aged PS4 hardware. And the core combat with robots never stops being fun.
Definitely the best new Playstation IP this gen.
I'm playing through this rn, and honestly the dialogue is borderline cringy. The fighting is okay and playing at night is a headache. Theirs potential here, but its definitely not a 9/10 so far to me.
One of the best ps4 exclusives, the gameplay is good, the story is unique, and the graphics are amazing, I seriously can’t wait for the sequel on ps5 😃
@Ken_Kaniff Ha, good joke.
Playing at night is brilliant, wtf are you on mate?
@ShaiHulud Oh dear.
@wiiware Right on!
It's nice to know that some on here at least haven't lost their frigging minds.
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Happy birthday to Horizon and Stephen.
Horizon is my favorite PS4 game. My appreciation for it has only grown over time.
Already Waiting for 2nd
I got to play this with my PS Now trial and honestly, I just couldn’t get into it. For reasons I can’t understand Aloi just rubbed me the wrong way (not because she’s a woman, not because she’s ginger, not because there is no character creation because actually I prefer an established character). Maybe it was the conversation mechanics, felt so unnatural. Maybe it was the usage of stealth when near almost any mechanical animal, I don’t know. My trial ended and I had found some other games to play so this got cast aside. Maybe some day I’ll return.
Maybe I kinda wish she was a little more teched out, though it feels this becomes the case later on.
@Ken_Kaniff
Why is playing at night so bad? Serious question
And it birthed this websites longest running feud. Push Square vs @kyleforrester87 over whether HZD has a colon or not.
@Ken_Kaniff Somebody is scared of Stalkers.
@AdamNovice I know, if they announce the sequel and it has a : I'm going to look a right mug.
I got This on launch played prob around 10hrs then stoped playing, just couldn't get into it. Then last year i put it on again and something clicked, really enjoyed it, still got the dlc to play, so will probably give it another play soon. Was the same with god of war that took 3 attempts to get into, didn't understand why ppl were so amazed and saying it was amazing, best game, now id probably agree GoW is up there as best ps4 game lol. Its strange sometimes with games, u know in the back of mind u should like it but something just doesnt click. Obv some games u know are just rubbish lol. But i always try and go bck to a game after a year if i think i should like it. Cant wait for hzd2, and honestly i dont care if this does go to pc, ok its ps4 exclusive, its been out 4 3yr, as long as there is a gap of more than 2 yrs then im fine with a couple of the games being released 4 pc, not all but a few.
@Daleaf I was the same with The Witcher 3. Played it to the point I met Keira Metz but got stuck in the caves. Gave up and played something else then something else then....well, you get the idea.
Nearly a year later I stated from the beginning, took my time and ended up absolutely loving it. My second favourite game of its generation after RDR2.
Horizon Zero Dawn is a brilliant game. Had some flaws but overall it's a wonderful gaming experience and I really can't understand why anyone wouldn't like it. Same with God Of War, another PS gem.
@Stevethejedi It just makes everything harder to do. I just wish it didnt last so long, or I could camp like in RDR2 and go to the next day. The night isnt the major issue I have though, it's the cringy dialogue. Every character i run across has this robotic feel to them.
@Daleaf When does it stop though? You start with HZD, the pc fans will then expect other games as well. The port begging and crying will just get louder and louder, what once was 3 years, turns in 2 years, then into 1 year then into day and date.
Its funny though you won't hear these port beggars crying out for Nintendo games coming to Pc, whys that? Just playstation is anti consumer, funny that.
Once Playstation starts doing this its all over I'm afraid, their lead in the console market will take a massive hit and they will learn quickly that it was a bad move just to make a few extra dollars to spit on the years of loyalty from the customers and ruin their brand.
Thats why I respect Nintendo, they will never ever do this crap, looks like Nintendo will be the last one standing.
It is what it is, just let me know Sony so I can officially move to PC and dump psplus.
Jesus christ time has flown by, doesn't seem that old at all.
Thoroughly enjoyed this, one of my favourite games this generation. Absolutely loved the story, it really engaged me and I went out my way to find more lore in game and I hardly ever do that.
@Col_McCafferty yea rdr2 was amazing think I spent most of my first week just going around with my horse and taking in the scenery it was stunning. That's another game I want to play again at some point.
@CmShepard that's a good point actually, Sony has always had a ton of good exclusives and what makes me buy playstation consoles been from day one with ps one. It would cheapen it a bit, but for me personally I don't like PC gaming, I prefer consoles, so it wouldn't bother me as much. If the games were going on Xbox or Nintendo then I think it would damage Sony. For me PC gaming is different to console, pc are more hard core, whereas consoles are for everyone from casual to hard core.
So the port comes to PC, then gets released / upgraded as a PS5 release / patch. Sounds great. Brilliant game. The sequel should be amazing, especially if they tighten up the dialogue and story. The combat and robot mechanics are unequalled.
Love this game.
I remember I went from HZD to Persona 5. Back to Back on the PS4 release schedule. Good times as always
As for it coming to PC. That I got to play it 3 years ago (and anyone can get for $15 today) actually shows how much value there is in owning a PS4 all these years. It has been a fantastic generation.
Would love a new one as a PS5 launch title.
Fantastic game! Loved it very much after so much anticipation and it definitely lived up to the hype. Very excited for the eventual sequel!
Good game. But they can do even better I think.
@CmShepard just a guess, but other than breath of the wild what is there that’s a must play on Nintendo?
I know it’s great for some, but BOTW is the only thing that ever attracted me to the switch. Hence... I have not got one yet.
HZD was phenomenal by the way. Solid game through and through. Might not have made any special waves in any one area but overall very complete and well done.
@thefirst one of the only games I platinumed because I liked it so much. Right now I’m trying to platinum Death Stranding because I don’t want it to end.
@thefirst It's been a while, but the different notes, audio files and Vantage Points have their own stories, it's fascinating. Reading through the Vantage Point story was interesting, what a way to go for our Vantage Point character. Can't wait for number two.
The game that made me buy my first Sony console and still my favourite PS4 game to this day. Also Aloy is voices by the absolute best English speaking voice actress
@Ralizah And the gameplay so much fun. The collectables they give you more details about the backstory i loved the game. The facial expressions are not perfect but for a first game on this scale its nothing. My favorite game this generation and i just love Aloy. Played it for 100 hours and i loved every minute of it. 😆👍
One of the only ps4 games I've played to completion. I deleted it before i played the expansion as it took to much of my time.... Brilliant game but still had its faults...
One of the worst games I've ever played. Hopefully Guerilla Games doesn't make a sequel and goes back to Killzone.
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