Make no mistake: Horizon Zero Dawn is the rare triple-A single-player adventure that delivers on pretty much every front imaginable. The monumental story (technically, a few of them) is executed with mostly fantastic writing and acting, and it unfolds as players master the most exciting new battling system I’ve seen since Monster Hunter and Dark Souls. Horizon Zero Dawn also happens to be the most gorgeous game of the current console generation, combining light-soaked landscapes, shimmering robots, and rock-solid performance the whole way through.

There are some minor issues with pacing, traversal controls, and a few underwhelming quests. But these missteps and stutters should not deter PlayStation 4 owners from checking out one of the console’s best exclusives so far.

Prepare for a feast

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