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Horizon: Forbidden West is a great game, make no mistake... and I'm certain newcomers to the series and old timers will like it. That said- do not listen to the people calling it a "masterpiece," 9/10, 95%, etc. This is simply inaccurate and untrue, and I question the honesty & intentions of anyone saying otherwise. Why? Well, the game has some major problems and flaws. • Performance is terrible (on PS5 + even on Performance Mode) when compared directly to Horizon: Zero Dawn. Poorly polished & optimized. Lots of jerky animations, bad pathing, frame drops, strange visuals bugs, movement feels bad, jumping feels (and looks) bad, items & interactable objects not being recognized properly, etc. The game needed another year of tweaks and optimizations. That smooth, seamless parkour and movement you got in Zero Dawn? It isn't here. There's some other gripes as well such as the uncanny valley faces, but the poor performance is the biggest thing, and it's unacceptable. • One other thing I wanted to talk about is that this game (unlike the first) has some of the worst storytelling and writing I've seen in a while. Characters aren't likable or believable in the slightest & their development is poor. Everyone is short, stuck up, and condescending at all times including Alloy. The dialogue is very cringe inducing, hollow and surface level. It's as if the writer just expected players to like everyone without putting in any work, unlike in Zero Dawn where you're given reasons to like people. Overall, Forbidden West is a lazy, half-baked sequel to the first game, which is disappointing to say the least, as the potential is insane. It looks like the corporate overlords got their hands on another game. That's not to say it's bad: the music is amazing, the crafting system is good, and the combat can be very fun at times. But there's not much else. I'd give this game a 3.5 out of 5.0 stars.

These people are high. The first two episodes of this series are incredible so far: right on par with, if not even better than Mandalorian. The writing and storytelling is incredible, the action is weighty, well shot, and suspenseful. The CGI and production quality is top notch, I was actually blown away by a couple of scenes and they seem to have a very high budget. Acting is great. This is easily a 5/5 so far. The first two episodes were both 5 stars, though my opinion/overall rating is subject to change. Don't listen to bad reviews: these are probably the same people who thought Witcher Season 2 was good. WATCH IT and see for yourself.

The best MMORPG, no, the best video game ever created. EVERYTHING about this game is incredible. The best story. The best ending. The best raids. The best dungeons. The best combat. The best fight choreography. The best characters. and most of all... The most incredible music EVER created in the history of mankind. I initially wanted to use words like "genius" and "mastermind" to describe the game's composer, Soken... but the words I would use to describe his level of talent simply do not exist yet.

I've been playing MMORPGs for more than twenty years: my first was Everquest all the way back in the year 2000, not long after its release in 1999. I had a seven year run with WoW as well-- during the good old days of TBC and WoTLK. And while it was one that I enjoyed, it left me wanting at every turn. So what can I say about FFXIV: Online... other than it is a masterpiece: possibly the greatest MMO ever made, and likely to be the greatest MMORPG of all time. While it *is* what I'd consider a "slow burn" early on, the leveling experience and main scenario storyline was nothing but enjoyable, even in "ARR," which has a much deserved reputation for being not as good as Heavensward and following expansions. Final Fantasy 14 takes everything that is good about MMORPGs, and tweaks them to perfection. - Are you a new player who's unsure if you'll be good at the game? FFXIV will teach you everything there is to know in the most palatable and fun way. - Want fun, breathtaking group content (such as dungeons and raids) with fun, challenging, and fast-paced mechanics at every turn? FFXIV handles this perfectly-- easing you into it with slowly increasing difficulty and new challenges. And there's HUNDREDS. - Want intense, fun, responsive combat (rivaled only by WoW) that will have you bouncing around like a madman, cutting down things like an epic warrior or raining down hellfire as a mage? FFXIV does this perfectly. - Want an incredible, enthralling story with characters you'll love, drama, tragedy, twists and turns, and suspense? FFXIV does this perfectly. - Want to do other stuff: rather than the routine/daily grinds you're used to in MMOs? Want crafting and gathering classes that are actually important, useful, and have their own storylines and quests? FFXIV does this perfectly. - Want INCREDIBLE music? Well: FFXIV's music is made by Nobuo Uematsu, one of the most renowned and legendary composers in the world. - Want mindblowing world design: with zones and locations that will literally take your breath away? This is what the FF franchise is known for. Again: EVERYTHING about this game is good, and putting aside the recent "streamer hype," you MUST play it. This game is NOT popular because people are simply hopping on a bandwagon: it's popular because it's EARNED IT by being AMAZING. 5.0 out of 5.0, a masterpiece.

An amazing game that shouldn't have been released on last-gen consoles until it was ready, to be sure. In fact, this would've been an EASY 5-stars: Had CDProjektRed simply been transparent and let last-gen console players (Xbox One, PS4, etc.) know that they're not quite happy with the state of the game yet/the game isn't quite ready for last-gen consoles, I still would've rated it a 4.9 out of 5.0. Unfortunately, their lack of transparency about the TERRIBLE optimization for last-gen consoles is enough to dock this a full star, giving it a current rating of 3.9 out of 5.0. I'm lucky enough to be a PC gamer playing the game on an RTX 2080Ti, and it runs PERFECTLY. I've encountered a few minor bugs, but nothing major or game-breaking a few hours in. The game world itself is mesmerizing... the art and overall immersion is something I haven't experienced or ever seen before. It looks absolutely BEAUTIFUL. From what I've heard, the same can be said on next-gen consoles like Series X and PS5. So far, on PC, I've only seen 1 or 2 graphical bugs... though there's a few technical bugs and issues, such as not being able to pick up certain items, inventory menu issues, etc. This only hurts the rating a little bit, docking it about 0.1 stars since it doesn't really hurt my enjoyment of the game at all and is to be expected with a world this vast and densely populated. If you're a PC player with higher-end specs: I ABSOLUTELY recommend this game and you will be BLOWN away... an easy 4.8 out of 5.0 stars and another amazing story, rivaling that of TW3. If you're a next-gen console player: same as above. 4.8 out of 5.0, absolutely recommend / this is a MUST PLAY! If you're a last-gen console player: I cannot recommend the game in its current state unless you're using a PS4 Pro or an Xbox One X (the version with better specs). This game is terribly optimized for last-gen consoles, rendering it almost unplayable. While I believe this will be fixed ASAP: it could take months or perhaps even a year or more. Your best bet is to either wait, or upgrade your console. 3.9 out of 5.0: with the potential to be a 4.9 out of 5.0 once they optimize it for last-gen. 100% recommended for next-gen/PC players.