4.1
5
45 ratings
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Review: 60 Ratings, Pros and Cons
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Theses reviews and tests from Video Games magazines and websites give 45 ratings, we get this average rating to this Horizon product : 4.1/5.
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Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores ratings
45 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.1/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 9/10 GameSpew | 9/10 GamingBolt | 4.5/5 N-Gamz | 9/10 MKAU Gaming |
| 9/10 GameOver | 9/10 GeekNPlay | 4.5/5 PXLBBQ | 4.5/5 GamesCreed |
| 8.75/10 Pizza Fria | 85/100 Games.ch | 8.5/10 Game-eXperience.it | 85/100 COGconnected |
| 85/100 Gaming Trend | 8.5/10 GamesVillage | 8.5/10 TestingBuddies | 8.5/10 Well Played |
| 8.5/10 GeekCulture | 8.4/10 GameScore.it | 8.3/10 Game IT | 82/100 MeuPlayStation |
| 8.2/10 The Games Machine | 8/10 TheSixthAxis | 8/10 Push Square | 8/10 Press Start |
| 8/10 Generation-Game | 4/5 GodIsAGeek | 8/10 GameReactor | 4/5 Twinfinite |
| 8/10 Tom’s Hardware (it) | 8/10 M2 Gaming | 4/5 Hardcore Gamer | 8/10 GameInformer |
| 4/5 Gadgets360 | 8/10 Beyond Gaming | 8/10 JVFrance | 4/5 Geeks By Girls |
| 8/10 Movies Games and Tech | 7.8/10 VideoChums | 7.5/10 Lords of Gaming | 7.5/10 Checkpoint Gaming |
| 7.5/10 TechRaptor | 7.5/10 GamingGuardian | 7.5/10 GameSoul | 3.5/5 4WeAreGamers |
| 7/10 Hardcore Gamers Unified |
15 Preview or review without rating: DigitalTrends, GamesWelt, Shacknews, JeuxVideo.com, Console Creatures, Mag Jeux High-Tech, Multiplayer.it, Computer Bild, GameStar, Naturalborngamers.it, 91mobiles.com, New Game Plus, FactorNews.com, SpiritGamer, TierraGamer
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9
10
GameSpew
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 19/04/2023 - [read the full review on GameSpew]
9
10
GamingBolt
A great story that sets up the series' future in some interesting ways
Seyka is an excellent character, as is her dynamic with Aloy
Well-designed map that's consistently compelling to explore
New Machine additions are well-designed
Looks ridiculously good.
Seyka is an excellent character, as is her dynamic with Aloy
Well-designed map that's consistently compelling to explore
New Machine additions are well-designed
Looks ridiculously good.
Underutilized antagonist
Overly familiar side activities
Not enough new Machines.
Overly familiar side activities
Not enough new Machines.
reviewed at 24/04/2023 - [read the full review on GamingBolt]
4.5
5
N-Gamz
 Seyka and the personal development of our Aloy
Dinosaurs!
An invigorating new map
New weapons and creatures (and their supreme versions)
Challenge as it should be
A quality vs duration vs price downright good!
Dinosaurs!
An invigorating new map
New weapons and creatures (and their supreme versions)
Challenge as it should be
A quality vs duration vs price downright good!
 The scenario does not amaze us as usual
A great final boss but lacking in readability
It lacks a bit of activity.
A great final boss but lacking in readability
It lacks a bit of activity.
reviewed at 24/04/2023 - [read the full review on N-Gamz]
9
10
MKAU Gaming
Skill set upgrades
Weapon and beast additions fit beautifully
The water physics and look are incredible
Seyka was well implemented
Environmental traversal additions
Story is relevant but not essential
Weapon and beast additions fit beautifully
The water physics and look are incredible
Seyka was well implemented
Environmental traversal additions
Story is relevant but not essential
New storyline was short lived
reviewed at 25/04/2023 - [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
9
10
GameOver
Machine battles are still fun.
Small improvements welcome gameplay.
The design of the new area.
One of the best optical and technical fields to date in the current generation.
Small improvements welcome gameplay.
The design of the new area.
One of the best optical and technical fields to date in the current generation.
Indifferent main villain
reviewed at 02/05/2023 - [read the full review on GameOver]
9
10
GeekNPlay
The intriguing story, the character of Seyka, and the final confrontation with Horus.
The magnificent landscapes of the fiery coast.
The new aquatic mount, finally!
Even more advanced combat mechanics.
The Spectre Gauntlet, as fun as it is powerful!
The magnificent landscapes of the fiery coast.
The new aquatic mount, finally!
Even more advanced combat mechanics.
The Spectre Gauntlet, as fun as it is powerful!
Not enough new machines
Loading certain textures of the scenery.
Loading certain textures of the scenery.
reviewed at 03/05/2023 - [read the full review on GeekNPlay]
4.5
5
PXLBBQ
Visually incredible/amazing/stunning.
A character equivalent to Aloy with Seyka.
Ready for the third episode?
A character equivalent to Aloy with Seyka.
Ready for the third episode?
It feels like Los Angeles could have offered a little more.
Not many new machines
Not many new machines
reviewed at 11/05/2023 - [read the full review on PXLBBQ]
4.5
5
GamesCreed
Marvelous graphics
Contained, engaging narrative
Exhilarating gameplay & combat
Contained, engaging narrative
Exhilarating gameplay & combat
Pop-in issues while flying
A few bugs need game to reload
Short playthrough for a year-long wait
A few bugs need game to reload
Short playthrough for a year-long wait
reviewed at 24/04/2023 - [read the full review on GamesCreed]
8.75
10
Pizza Fria
Final battle
Underwater exploration in an aquatic machine.
Excellent gameplay addition.
Underwater exploration in an aquatic machine.
Excellent gameplay addition.
Story too short
reviewed at 14/05/2023 - [read the full review on Pizza Fria]
85
100
Games.ch
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 20/04/2023 - [read the full review on Games.ch]
8.5
10
Game-eXperience.it
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 21/04/2023 - [read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]
85
100
COGconnected
Beautiful World
Focused Story
Epic Finale
Focused Story
Epic Finale
Inconsistent Boss Battles
Familiar Structure
Arrow Spunge Enemies
Familiar Structure
Arrow Spunge Enemies
reviewed at 22/04/2023 - [read the full review on COGconnected]
85
100
Gaming Trend
Enjoyable narrative
Spectacular boss fight
Graphically beautiful with amazing performance modes
The Burning Shores locale (Los Angeles)
Spectacular boss fight
Graphically beautiful with amazing performance modes
The Burning Shores locale (Los Angeles)
Some emotional tones don?t make sense
Several odd bugs
Several odd bugs
reviewed at 23/04/2023 - [read the full review on Gaming Trend]
8.5
10
GamesVillage
Explicit prelude to the future of the series
Technically and visually stunning
New machines and weapons
Content-price ratio
Technically and visually stunning
New machines and weapons
Content-price ratio
Rather short main quest
Some writing problems
Some writing problems
reviewed at 24/04/2023 - [read the full review on GamesVillage]
8.5
10
TestingBuddies
Los Angeles as a great new setting
Additional means of transport
Impressive underwater worlds
The story offers a lot of interpersonal relationships
Graphically compelling presentation all around
An epic finale that harnesses the power of PS5
Put more emphasis on companion gameplay
Additional means of transport
Impressive underwater worlds
The story offers a lot of interpersonal relationships
Graphically compelling presentation all around
An epic finale that harnesses the power of PS5
Put more emphasis on companion gameplay
Story with little depth and manageable surprises
No major changes to classic gameplay
A short (re)introduction of the basic control system would be long after all this time.
No major changes to classic gameplay
A short (re)introduction of the basic control system would be long after all this time.
reviewed at 26/04/2023 - [read the full review on TestingBuddies]
8.5
10
Well Played
Aloy continues to develop and deepen as a legitimate force of nature
The graphical fidelity continues to be some of the best we've experienced this generation
Londra is a captivating villain, Seyka is a brilliant companion that complements Aloy perfectly
The graphical fidelity continues to be some of the best we've experienced this generation
Londra is a captivating villain, Seyka is a brilliant companion that complements Aloy perfectly
More robot dinosaur additions would have been welcome
RPG elements aren't a big allure considering you're already hitting this at high level
Weapon additions are adequate, but the Zenith weaponry lacks the nuance of the rest of the arsenal
RPG elements aren't a big allure considering you're already hitting this at high level
Weapon additions are adequate, but the Zenith weaponry lacks the nuance of the rest of the arsenal
reviewed at 30/04/2023 - [read the full review on Well Played]
8.5
10
GeekCulture
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/05/2023 - [read the full review on GeekCulture]
8.4
10
GameScore.it
A true delight for the eyes.
The new machines, although few in number, know how to distinguish themselves from those already existing and wisely enrich the rich bestiary of the main countryside.
New mechanics and skills
A new important piece for the narration of the entire series.
The new machines, although few in number, know how to distinguish themselves from those already existing and wisely enrich the rich bestiary of the main countryside.
New mechanics and skills
A new important piece for the narration of the entire series.
Few weapons are worth replacing with the ones we already have.
Limited lifespan
Limited lifespan
reviewed at 12/05/2023 - [read the full review on GameScore.it]
8.3
10
Game IT
A new area to explore with new creatures.
Graphically spectacular
Graphically spectacular
The scenario is not really good.
reviewed at 04/05/2023 - [read the full review on Game IT]
82
100
MeuPlayStation
Beautiful graphics
New skills, resources and weapons
The island is large and allows a lot of exploration
Some new game mechanics
New skills, resources and weapons
The island is large and allows a lot of exploration
Some new game mechanics
Duration
Rushed narrative
Rushed narrative
reviewed at 20/04/2023 - [read the full review on MeuPlayStation]
8.2
10
The Games Machine
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 24/04/2023 - [read the full review on The Games Machine]
8
10
TheSixthAxis
A lot of content for the price
Excellent story
The new enemies are inventive and not reskins
Excellent story
The new enemies are inventive and not reskins
No new mechanics or gameplay
reviewed at 19/04/2023 - [read the full review on TheSixthAxis]
8
10
Push Square
Gorgeous new region to explore
Seyka is a great new character
Plenty of new things to check out
Amazing visuals
The Horus
Seyka is a great new character
Plenty of new things to check out
Amazing visuals
The Horus
Some areas underused
Pop-in while flying
Same finicky platforming
Pop-in while flying
Same finicky platforming
reviewed at 20/04/2023 - [read the full review on Push Square]
8
10
Press Start
Looks absolutely stunning
Seyka and Londra are great new characters
New machines offer exciting fights and thrilling traversal
Los Angeles is a compelling new space to explore
Seyka and Londra are great new characters
New machines offer exciting fights and thrilling traversal
Los Angeles is a compelling new space to explore
Lacking a certain level of polish
Some disappointing boss fights
Some disappointing boss fights
reviewed at 21/04/2023 - [read the full review on Press Start]
8
10
Generation-Game
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 21/04/2023 - [read the full review on Generation-Game]
4
5
GodIsAGeek
Looks stunning
Same great combat
Seyka is a great addition to the cast
Epic final boss
Same great combat
Seyka is a great addition to the cast
Epic final boss
More of the same
New additions don't add much overall
New additions don't add much overall
reviewed at 21/04/2023 - [read the full review on GodIsAGeek]
8
10
GameReactor
Prettier than ever. Seyka. Some cool new enemies and weapons.
Mostly forgettable story. Dialogue is still too theatrical. Many of the same shortcomings as the base game.
reviewed at 21/04/2023 - [read the full review on GameReactor]
4
5
Twinfinite
The ruins of LA are a visual treat.
Seyka and Londra are the stars of the show.
Helps set up the inevitable next entry in the series.
New machines are varied and make for (mostly) exciting combat scenarios.
Seyka and Londra are the stars of the show.
Helps set up the inevitable next entry in the series.
New machines are varied and make for (mostly) exciting combat scenarios.
Some combat sections can feel a little laborious.
Few new enemy types fail to keep things as fresh as I?d hoped.
Few new enemy types fail to keep things as fresh as I?d hoped.
reviewed at 21/04/2023 - [read the full review on Twinfinite]
8
10
Tom’s Hardware (it)
Technically even more impressive
New missions, machines and weapons
New missions, machines and weapons
The main quest could have been more incisive
reviewed at 21/04/2023 - [read the full review on Tom’s Hardware (it)]
8
10
M2 Gaming
The visual still impressive
Resolution mode that runs as smoothly as Performance mode
Being able to dive into the water with a flying mount!
The quality of the dialogues and voice-overs are superb
Some new type equipment? Legendary?
Horus??? and all that it entails!
Resolution mode that runs as smoothly as Performance mode
Being able to dive into the water with a flying mount!
The quality of the dialogues and voice-overs are superb
Some new type equipment? Legendary?
Horus??? and all that it entails!
Presence of pop-in problems and texture loads at timesthe story is not as gripping as HFWCerted sound level bugs in dialogueFew side quests and noveltiesNot very long (between 7 and 12 hours)
reviewed at 24/04/2023 - [read the full review on M2 Gaming]
4
5
Hardcore Gamer
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 25/04/2023 - [read the full review on Hardcore Gamer]
8
10
GameInformer
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 26/04/2023 - [read the full review on GameInformer]
4
5
Gadgets360
Excellent visuals
Machine combat improvements
Detailed tuning
New crossing mechanics
Machine combat improvements
Detailed tuning
New crossing mechanics
Short length
Undeserved character moments
Uninspired antagonist
Undeserved character moments
Uninspired antagonist
reviewed at 01/05/2023 - [read the full review on Gadgets360]
8
10
Beyond Gaming
The gameplay reaches the same high level as Forbidden West.
The Burning Shores are a wild and stimulating place with new intimidating creatures.
High-quality audiovisual.
Open the door to a new game.
The Burning Shores are a wild and stimulating place with new intimidating creatures.
High-quality audiovisual.
Open the door to a new game.
Some small bugs.
A part of the map is rarely used.
A part of the map is rarely used.
reviewed at 25/04/2023 - [read the full review on Beyond Gaming]
8
10
JVFrance
Quality scenario and characters
The small gameplay innovations
The previously unseen villains to face, notably Horus.
The visual and artistic rendering
Music and voices worthy of the base game.
The small gameplay innovations
The previously unseen villains to face, notably Horus.
The visual and artistic rendering
Music and voices worthy of the base game.
The shortcomings of exploration here and there, still.
Some bugs and technical issues.
Some bugs and technical issues.
reviewed at 03/05/2023 - [read the full review on JVFrance]
4
5
Geeks By Girls
Visually impeccable - flawless visually
The final battle, and the antagonist.
The Seyka / Aloy relationship.
French: "Je viens de me procurer la dernière console de jeu de chez Sony."
English: "I just got my hands on the latest gaming console from Sony."
The final battle, and the antagonist.
The Seyka / Aloy relationship.
French: "Je viens de me procurer la dernière console de jeu de chez Sony."
English: "I just got my hands on the latest gaming console from Sony."
More of the same, for better or for worse.
Few side quests.
Few side quests.
reviewed at 03/05/2023 - [read the full review on Geeks By Girls]
8
10
Movies Games and Tech
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 31/07/2024 - [read the full review on Movies Games and Tech]
7.8
10
VideoChums
Amusement park and flowing lava make for an attractive new environment
Variety of upgrades and collectibles
Introduces interesting characters
Variety of upgrades and collectibles
Introduces interesting characters
Map could be bigger and more varied
Only a few machines are introduced
Only a few machines are introduced
reviewed at 23/04/2023 - [read the full review on VideoChums]
7.5
10
Lords of Gaming
Good showcase of what the PS5 can do at its best
Seyka is an excellent companion
New Machines feature fascinating varieties
Seyka is an excellent companion
New Machines feature fascinating varieties
Notable but non-breaking glitches
The area feels fairly empty
The area feels fairly empty
reviewed at 04/05/2023 - [read the full review on Lords of Gaming]
7.5
10
Checkpoint Gaming
New combat features and Valor Skills make combat even more fun
An expansive and gorgeous archipelago to explore
Relationship between Aloy and Seyka is touching
An expansive and gorgeous archipelago to explore
Relationship between Aloy and Seyka is touching
Boat travel is quite slow and unexciting
Final boss drags on quite a bit
Main antagonist isn't very deep or interesting compared to previous Horizon foes
Final boss drags on quite a bit
Main antagonist isn't very deep or interesting compared to previous Horizon foes
reviewed at 24/04/2023 - [read the full review on Checkpoint Gaming]
7.5
10
TechRaptor
Solid Character Focused Narrative
Great Secondary Lead Character
Great Secondary Lead Character
Lacking in Substantive Side Content
reviewed at 28/04/2023 - [read the full review on TechRaptor]
7.5
10
GamingGuardian
Expands and extends the original game, both in terms of story and gameplay.
His fight is the most complete in the entire franchise.
Good work on the graphical level, which slightly improves upon what was seen in the original game.
His fight is the most complete in the entire franchise.
Good work on the graphical level, which slightly improves upon what was seen in the original game.
His story is accelerated and fails to materialize.
It is a flaw not to offer enough novelties, lagging behind other expansions in the industry.
It is a flaw not to offer enough novelties, lagging behind other expansions in the industry.
reviewed at 03/05/2023 - [read the full review on GamingGuardian]
7.5
10
GameSoul
Graphically stunning.
Combat system further deepened.
Combat system further deepened.
Narratively weak
The main ones are numerically rare.
The main ones are numerically rare.
reviewed at 04/05/2023 - [read the full review on GameSoul]
3.5
5
4WeAreGamers
Excellent atmosphere
Visuals to get your jaw off
A scenario in line with the initial plot
New original machines
Visuals to get your jaw off
A scenario in line with the initial plot
New original machines
A plot that unfolds too fast
The combat system takes over the flaws of the original game
We would have liked a little recap of the story as an intro
Missions too similar to the base game
The combat system takes over the flaws of the original game
We would have liked a little recap of the story as an intro
Missions too similar to the base game
reviewed at 24/04/2023 - [read the full review on 4WeAreGamers]
7
10
Hardcore Gamers Unified
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 30/04/2023 - [read the full review on Hardcore Gamers Unified]
-
not scored
DigitalTrendsDrop-dead gorgeous location
Memorable machines
Exciting new tools
Weighty narrative
Memorable machines
Exciting new tools
Weighty narrative
Underutilized LA setting
World feels a bit empty
Main quest is brief
World feels a bit empty
Main quest is brief
reviewed at 20/04/2023 - [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
-
not scored
GamesWeltCompletely new area
Skillfully staged story (about 6 hours)
15 hours of total playing time
Better graphics than in the main game
Well balanced between mass and class
Spectacular finale
Skillfully staged story (about 6 hours)
15 hours of total playing time
Better graphics than in the main game
Well balanced between mass and class
Spectacular finale
Lots of graphics recycling of the main game (ruins and beaches)
only three (but relatively long) side missions
only three (but relatively long) side missions
reviewed at 21/04/2023 - [read the full review on GamesWelt]
-
not scored
ShacknewsNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on Shacknews]
-
not scored
JeuxVideo.comNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 22/04/2023 - [read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]
-
not scored
Console CreaturesThe Burning shores is a stunning and varied new location
The new machines are great and offer a challenge
New tools and Valor Skills make a difference in battle
The new machines are great and offer a challenge
New tools and Valor Skills make a difference in battle
Some bugs and glitches occur sporadically
reviewed at 23/04/2023 - [read the full review on Console Creatures]
-
not scored
Mag Jeux High-TechSeyka, a new heroine in potential
The end boss, great
The new volcanic environment
Honest lifespan
The end boss, great
The new volcanic environment
Honest lifespan
Still some collision bugs
A somewhat brutal return to the game, it lacks a reminder of the facts
A somewhat brutal return to the game, it lacks a reminder of the facts
reviewed at 23/04/2023 - [read the full review on Mag Jeux High-Tech]
-
not scored
Multiplayer.itTechnically, it is confirmed that this is the best open world on consoles.
Always have company during the adventure is reassuring and enjoyable
Some new talents offer variety in combat
Always have company during the adventure is reassuring and enjoyable
Some new talents offer variety in combat
Every twist is phoned and even reduced
The main story ends very quickly
Clouds are beautiful but little used
The main story ends very quickly
Clouds are beautiful but little used
reviewed at 24/04/2023 - [read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
-
not scored
Computer BildNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 25/04/2023 - [read the full review on Computer Bild]
-
not scored
GameStarNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 25/04/2023 - [read the full review on GameStar]
-
not scored
Naturalborngamers.itNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 25/04/2023 - [read the full review on Naturalborngamers.it]
-
not scored
91mobiles.comGorgeous New Environments
New Weapons, Skills, and Collectibles
New Types Of Enemies
Other Meaningful Gameplay Additions
Engaging Story
New Weapons, Skills, and Collectibles
New Types Of Enemies
Other Meaningful Gameplay Additions
Engaging Story
Exclusive to PlayStation 5
Story Could Have Been Longer
Story Could Have Been Longer
reviewed at 28/04/2023 - [read the full review on 91mobiles.com]
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not scored
New Game PlusNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 30/04/2023 - [read the full review on New Game Plus]
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not scored
FactorNews.comNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/05/2023 - [read the full review on FactorNews.com]
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not scored
SpiritGamerNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 09/05/2023 - [read the full review on SpiritGamer]
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not scored
TierraGamerNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 16/05/2023 - [read the full review on TierraGamer]
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