Rob Larkin
Gaming NexusHorizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 5/8/2023
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PC / PS5 - 4/19/2023
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores
Travel beyond the Forbidden West as Aloy’s story continues. Encounter new machines and a compelling new story. South of the Tenakth Clan Lands, millennia of volcanic eruptions and violent seismic activity have carved the ruins of Los Angeles into a treacherous archipelago. Experience the next chapter of Horizon Forbidden West as Aloy pursues a sinister new threat to the planet, hidden among these dangerous, untamed wilds.
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- Guerrilla Games
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
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80
14 scored reviews
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15
1 unscored review
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70–88
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The critic average is 80 across 14 scored reviews, with a 18-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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DestructoidReview: Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores
Published 4/28/2023
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85
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Read originalMarcus Stewart
Game InformerHorizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Review - Finishing Strong - Game Informer
Published 4/26/2023
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Read originalKevin Dunsmore
Hardcore GamerReview: Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores
Published 4/25/2023
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Read originalSteve Watts
GameSpotHorizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Review
Published 4/24/2023
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70
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedHorizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Review – A Memorable Journey
Published 4/22/2023
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85
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Read originalSamuel Tolbert
Inverse'Burning Shores' Is a Worthy Addition to 2022's Most Underrated Blockbuster
Published 4/21/2023
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Read originalNick Gillett
Metro GameCentralHorizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC review – escape from LA
Published 4/21/2023
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Read originalStephen Tailby
Push SquareReview: Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores (PS5) - Aloy's New Chapter Is Essential for Fans
Published 4/20/2023
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Read originalGiovanni Colantonio
Digital TrendsHorizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores review: Aloy gets a Hollywood ending
Published 4/20/2023
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