I love open-world games with plenty of people to meet, talk to and get quests from. The downside of such games is that I spend way too much time exploring and detract from the main quest.

Horizon Zero Dawn represents a brand-new franchise recently released to the PlayStation 4. Developed by Guerrilla Games, Horizon Zero Dawn is a third-person, open-world game that takes place in a post-apocalyptic future.

The pacing issues at its core and the fact that Horizon seems to do all in its power to remind you that you're playing a £40, AAA survival game hold it back from being an instant classic, but there are the building blocks here for a fantastic franchise, and if Sony is looking for something to take...

Nadine has been a passionate gamer since she was a freshman in college. When she isn't playing video games, watching her favorite YouTubers, or trying to share her gaming misadventures, Nadine is working on her photography and her travel plans. Her biggest gaming wish?

Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of those rare games that actually feels like a AAA title. The level of polish and care that has gone into the game echoes throughout. It's an incredible journey worth undertaking, worth every moment you spend with the game.