Does it really have to be a PlayStation 5? Not really, at least when it comes to Horizon Forbidden West. The game also cuts a surprisingly good figure on the PlayStation 4, as a direct comparison shows. With the PS4 version, buyers can even get away cheaper without having a disadvantage.

Horizon: Forbidden West

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Platforms:PlayStation 5

Horizon Forbidden West: Graphic comparison is amazing

To get straight to the point: Horizon Forbidden West looks smoother and higher resolution on the PlayStation 5 – how could it be otherwise. Nevertheless, it turns out that even the basic version of the PlayStation 4 more than just keep up can. Apparently, the developers have really worked hard and squeezed the last bit of performance out of the console, which is now a few years old.

How well Horizon Forbidden West on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro im direct comparison with the PlayStation 5 looks, shows an interesting video from IGN. A total of four variants are compared here, because with the PS5 both the performance and the resolution mode are examined.

That the PS4 version even keep up with the basic model can is impressive. But it is also clear that the PlayStation 5 naturally offers more than just better graphics performance. Just because Horizon Forbidden West doesn’t make a bad impression on PS4 doesn’t make the console any more future-proof. The more extensive hardware of the PS5 is also noticeable in comparison with shorter loading times.

Horizon Forbidden West: PS4 version is worth it

PlayStation 5 owners shouldn’t blindly grab the PS5 version of the game. The PS4 variant costs only 69.99 instead of 79.99 euros – although the PS5 version of Horizon Forbidden West provided as a free upgrade will. So there is no disadvantage and 10 euros can easily be saved.