What are the pros of Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition?

Exceptional graphics and visual variety across diverse biomes. Highly optimized PC port by Nixxes with smooth performance for most users. Massive amount of content including deep lore and numerous side activities. Core combat mechanics remain engaging and fun.

What are the cons of Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition?

Writing and character development are perceived as a downgrade from the first game. Over-complicated and bloated gear, upgrade, and crafting systems. Clunky and unresponsive movement controls, especially during climbing and swimming. Technical issues including VRAM memory leaks and crashes on specific hardware configurations.

Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition

Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.

88%

Very Positive

DevelopersGuerrilla, Nixxes Software

PublisherPlayStation Publishing LLC

Release DateMar 21, 2024

$59.99

Peak Players40.4K

Controllerfull

PlatformsWindows

Action

RPG

AI Review Summary

Horizon Forbidden West is a visually stunning sequel that offers a massive, culturally rich open world with excellent technical optimization by Nixxes. While it successfully expands the scope of the original, many players find the narrative weaker and the new gameplay systems over-complicated or bloated.

Pros

Exceptional graphics and visual variety across diverse biomes95%
Highly optimized PC port by Nixxes with smooth performance for most users90%
Massive amount of content including deep lore and numerous side activities85%
Core combat mechanics remain engaging and fun80%

Cons

Writing and character development are perceived as a downgrade from the first game90%
Over-complicated and bloated gear, upgrade, and crafting systems85%
Clunky and unresponsive movement controls, especially during climbing and swimming80%
Technical issues including VRAM memory leaks and crashes on specific hardware configurations70%

Notable Mentions

Includes the Burning Shores DLC as part of the Complete Edition
High average playtime of over 80 hours indicates significant value for completionists

Confidence: 79%

Based on the 166 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 26, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

1.7K

Peak · last 90 days

5.0K

All-time peak

40.4K

Price

Current price

$59.99

Lowest tracked

$29.99since Nov 24, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week

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Last 30 days

81%

All-time positive

88%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews30.3K

Positive: 26.7K (88%)Negative: 3.6K (12%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

88h

Avg Playtime at Review

87%

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