Horizon Zero Dawn is disappointing. When it did hit its rare strides - from its gloomy Cauldrons to traveling across its sprawling vistas - it only made me wish the rest of the game were as worthwhile.

A bit of a slow burn, but there's more to Guerrilla Games' latest than just its staggeringly pretty graphics. The story surprises as it takes several twists and turns and explores the past, but the game's beating heart is with its excellently tense and engaging robotic monster hunting.

I got on the hype train early for this one, and I must say that Guerrilla Games delivers a nearly flawless gem of a game. Horizon: Zero Dawn is an exceptional title from start to finish and is an absolute must for any gamer, old or new.

The five years of time and effort that Guerrilla Games poured into the title is evident... One of the best open world action RPG experiences in recent memory.