76 Critic Reviews
GAMEPLAY Enjoyable climbing and combat gameplay
GAMEPLAY Gameplay is standard VR fare and there's nothing unique in there
The ongoing refrain of "familiar done well" is the defining quality of Call of the Mountain. There's nothing revolutionary in the game that moves VR gaming forward and it doesn't do anything unexpected...
GAMEPLAY My first “Whoa!!” moment while climbing in a game
GAMEPLAY Smooth turns are awful…but you don’t have to use it!
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 newest hardware.
graphics The machines have never been more imposing
GAMEPLAY Boring sequences on foot
In that way, the whole ends up being less than the sum of its parts. I have a lot of good things to say about the visuals, sound, climbing and combat, but they are betrayed by a generic story...
GAMEPLAY Bow feels excellent
story Flat story and hero
Horizon Call of the Mountain works as an impressive PSVR2 tech showcase, but overambitious ideas make it less appealing as an action-adventure game.
GAMEPLAY Climbing in VR feels fantastic
GAMEPLAY Puzzles aren’t very challenging
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.
graphics Stunning PS5-powered VR visuals
GAMEPLAY Slight awkwardness with positioning while climbing
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 headset.
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.
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.
graphics Jaw-dropping virtual reality vistas
story Plot is tough to keep up with
Horizon Call of the Mountain is not without its flaws, but it’s hard to imagine a better showcase of PSVR2’s potential than this. The core climbing gameplay is impressively executed, and it evolves just enough over the course...