Horizon Forbidden West (ps4) -

While the game is "not a compromised way to experience the story," there are clear visual and technical trade-offs compared to the Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

: The PS4 version lacks the 60 FPS "Performance Mode," Haptic Feedback, and Adaptive Trigger support found on the DualSense controller. Gameplay & New Mechanics

: If you have a Pro, the image is significantly sharper, targeting 1800p with checkerboarding. It remains locked at 30 FPS but resolves many of the shimmering and image-stability issues found on the base model.

: This is the most noticeable difference. A fast travel or respawn on PS5 takes roughly 1-2 seconds, while the takes about 26 seconds , and a base can take even longer.

The core gameplay has been massively expanded with new tools that make exploration feel more vertical and fluid.

, Guerrilla Games didn't just build a sequel; they built a cross-generational showcase. Whether you are on a base , a Slim, or a Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

Review: Horizon Forbidden West on PS4 – A Last-Gen Miracle? Can the aging PlayStation 4 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

The biggest surprise of Forbidden West is how well it runs on the original 2013 hardware. While it is clearly designed to flex the muscles of the PS5, the PS4 version is a stable, "cutting edge" experience for its generation.