Horizon Call of the Mountain

"Horizon Call of the Mountain is a great launch title with impressive tech shown off at every corner, only let down by some of the climbing."

"Feeling every bit like a AAA game set in the Horizon universe, Call of the Mountain is an immersive and visually impressive experience that falters somewhat in the combat department."

"Horizon Call of the Mountain totally delivers on being the flag ship experience of the PlayStation VR2. Sony is presenting a full game that no only demonstrates the technical capabilities of their new VR Headset, it shows how developers can …"

"Horizon Call of the Mountain is the first major PS VR2 exclusive, and it does its job to show the possibilities of the new viewer, from the spectacular and sharp graphics to the functions of the controls. It shines especially …"

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

"Horizon Call of the Mountain might get lost in its own exploration with less series-defining action, but makes a strong PSVR 2 launch title that looks as great as it feels. In the process, Horizon fans finally get an immersive …"

"Horizon Call of the Mountain is, however, an excellent game in its own right. As a showcase piece for the early days of PlayStation VR 2, Sony probably couldn&s;t have asked for a better launch title. Call of the Mountain&s;s …"

"Sony&s;s flagship launch title utilises all of the new headset&s;s tricks to create a wonderfully immersive standalone adventure"

"An effective tech demo but it struggles to be anything else, not least because for the majority of the time it&s;s just a fairly vanilla climbing simulator."

"An impressive visual and interactive experience, especially for VR newcomers, but playfully too linear and shallow."

"Horizon Call of the Mountain works as an impressive PSVR2 tech showcase, but overambitious ideas make it less appealing as an action-adventure game."

"A must-buy for any PlayStation VR2 early adopter, the new spin-off in the Horizon saga offers a linear yet unique experience focused on climbing, fighting big Machines, and exploring a gorgeous world."

"As a technical showcase for what&s;s possible with PSVR2 Call of the Mountain excels, even if its world and mechanics sometimes fall short."

"Horizon Call of the Mountain is an excellent technical showcase of the PlayStation VR2. It is a must-have for everyone who wants the headset. Fantastic graphics, incredible interaction with the environment and a functional combat in VR. The only downsides …"

"Horizon Call of the Mountain is absolutely beautiful and features some fun moments, but it bears repeating that it in no way feels like an $80 AUD game; it barely feels like a $60 AUD game and should have been …"

"Call of the Mountain succeeds where so many other ambitious VR projects stumble for one reason — it keeps it simple. Core mechanics like traversal and combat have a generous margin of error, and can be customized extensively depending on …"

"Despite its linear nature, Horizon Call of the Mountain remains a truly stellar showcase of the PSVR2&s;s capabilities. From the retina-searing 4K HDR visuals that are generously bleeding with detail and fidelity, through to the deft use of haptic feedback …"

"Horizon Call of the Mountain sets the bar high for PlayStation&s;s biggest franchises adapted to VR with stellar visuals, engaging gameplay, and jaw-dropping moments."

"Horizon Call of the Mountains is an incredible title to test the potential of the PS VR2. The immersion that the game achieves thanks to its setting and its graphic level is incredible. In addition, the mechanics that it incorporates …"

"Horizon Call of the Mountain is Sony&s;s flagship game for PSVR 2. It&s;s an impressive technical showcase, but is it the game that makes VR a must-have?"

"Horizon Call of the Mountain is exactly the killer app that the PlayStation VR2 needed to really sell the promise of its hardware and feature set, even with a couple of stumbles. Clever VR spins on the series&s; staple gameplay …"

"It sits alongside other titles in the franchise while falling short and topping previous games, depending on the situation. There’s just nothing quite like that feeling of being in the world that VR delivers, and even though there’s a lot …"

"Horizon Call of the Mountain is a good showcase piece for PlayStation VR2. It is the game to use if you want to show off your new technology to friends and family. There is even an unlockable mode perfect for …"

"Overall, Scars Above just can’t rise above its AA roots. This translates to some cut-rate animations, character models, and environments. The game’s primary weapon is good enough, as is the story and combat. But just being adequate is a tough …"

"Horizon: Call of the Mountain cuts the starting tape of PS VR2 with a beautiful game, conceived as a showcase of the advanced features of Sony&s;s new virtual reality system and, at the same time, to honor an already celebrated …"

"Horizon: Call of The Mountain is a showcase of the technologies of the new VR headset PSVR 2. And while technologically and audiovisually the game is captivating, the gameplay is relatively ordinary. Climbing itself will even soon become a stereotype."

"Horizon: Call of the Mountain is a virtual reality game with an ordinary gameplay formula and "reduced to the bone" when compared to the action adventures that make up the main saga."

"Sony needed a system-seller for their PlayStation VR2, and Horizon: Call of the Mountain is it. Scale, interactivity, haptics, and satisfying combat that matches the main games makes for a must-have for anyone picking up Sony&s;s newest hardware."

"Horizon Call of the Mountain is a must-buy purchase for any PlayStation VR 2 owners, with a full-length adventure featuring thrilling climbing mechanics and engaging combat. And best of all, the interactive world looks absolutely incredible in 4K thanks to …"

"Horizon Call of the Mountain is a touch of magic, bringing the Horizon world to life in first person on PSVR 2. It&s;s stunning, captivating, and never loses sight of what made Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West so …"

"Horizon Call of the Mountain is not without its flaws, but it&s;s hard to imagine a better showcase of PSVR2&s;s potential than this. The core climbing gameplay is impressively executed, and it evolves just enough over the course of the …"

"Horizon: Call of the Mountain does not move any proverbial mountains, but it remains a strong technical showcase for what the PlayStation VR2 can do. In a world where AAA VR titles don’t appear too often, it’s in an exclusive …"

"Horizon: Call of the Mountain is an interesting experience that shows the potential of PS VR2 extremely well. Despite so, its combat system is way more intriguing and compelling than its exploration based on climbing – and yes, you can …"

"Horizon Call of the Mountain’s exciting highs elevate it just enough above its often monotonous climbing mechanics to create a fun first blockbuster entry into the PS VR 2 library."

"Call of the Mountain has wonderful elements to it, and it lands the most important part - the physical experience of climbing - perfectly. Trailers and even my own video capture don&s;t quite convey the speed and agility you feel …"

"Horizon Call of the Mountain is an ideal showcase for what PlayStation VR 2 can do. Stunning PS5-powered vistas and a great blend of intuitive climbing and combat make this a must-play game for anyone picking up the next generation …"

"The first foray into virtual reality for Guerrilla&s;s beloved franchise is a big success, even if it doesn&s;t do anything new."

"Horizon Call of the Mountain has value in the sheer fact that it puts you behind the eyes of a character in the Horizon universe that’s not Aloy. Taking in the beauty around me at all times was a treat …"

"I’m sure you’ve glanced at the review score below and made a judgement on Horizon Call of the Mountain, but despite that score I still think all PSVR2 owners should pick this up. It’s undoubtedly the most spectacular VR game …"