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Horizon Zero Dawn

2017ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Adventure

Welcome to a vibrant world rich with the beauty of nature – but inhabited by awe-inspiring, highly advanced machines. As a young machine hunter named Aloy, you must unravel the mysteries of this world and find your own destiny.

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What it’s about — and how it feels

Horizon Zero Dawn presents a lush, post-apocalyptic world where nature thrives alongside robotic creatures, inviting players into a tale of survival and discovery. As Aloy, a young hunter, you navigate intricate lore and diverse environments, blending action with RPG elements and fostering deep emotional connections through character development. The game seamlessly balances open-world exploration with a compelling narrative arc that challenges you to confront both personal and societal enigmas.

lush environmentscomplex lorecharacter-drivenexploratory freedom
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Developer
Guerrilla Games
Play style
Single player
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
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