Summary
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered’s PC version has debuted to “Mixed” reviews on Steam.Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredis an enhanced version of the 2017 open world game that introduced fans to theHorizonfranchise. But with the originalHorizon Zero Dawnstill looking impressive seven years later, many have questioned the point of the remaster.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredfeatures improved graphics and animationsto better matchForbidden West, and while these upgrades are no doubt appreciated, there still doesn’t seem to have been that much demand for the game. Now that the remaster is out, some fans have expressed their disappointment with certain aspects of the game, especially as it pertains to the PC version.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered’s PC version has over 100 negative reviews on Steam at the time of this writing, with fans citing a variety of problems they have with the game. The big thing that fans seem to have a problem with isHorizon Zero Dawn Remastered’s PSN requirement, something that wasn’t necessary for the original version of the game. All PlayStation games are going to require a PSN account on Steam moving forward, which is unfortunate, but it doesn’t seem like Sony is willing to budge on the issue.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Debuts to “Mixed” Reviews on Steam
One negative review about the PSN requirement made a good point about how linking accounts should result in added benefits for PC gamers. They pointed out thatHorizon Zero Dawn Remastereddoesn’t support cloud saves or trophy transfers between the PS5 and PC versions of the game, which is in contrast to how other companies operate. Perhaps Sony’s insistence onSteam users linking their PSN accountswould be better received if doing so resulted in some helpful features, but that remains to be seen.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is $10 for those that own the original game.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered’s PSN requirement isn’t the only reason that PC gamers aren’t happy with the game. Others have complained about graphical issues and audio problems that seem to be exclusively happening to the PC version of the game.I playedHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredon PS5and didn’t experience any of the technical issues described by the negative Steam reviews, so it seems those on PC may want to be cautious before upgrading to the new version of the game.
I can’t attest to the quality of the PC version ofHorizon Zero Dawn Remastered, but the PS5 version definitely delivers on everything promised. It also lets playerstransfer their saves from the PS4 versionfairly easily, though trophy data doesn’t carry over to PS5. In any case, here’s hoping the reported issues with the PC version ofHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredare ironed out sooner rather than later.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
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Experience the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn™ with stunning new visuals and upgraded features. In a far future where colossal machines roam the Earth, pockets of humanity survive in unique tribes among the lush, overgrown ruins of our long-lost civilization.
