Just wait...the Sony avalanche of hot games is just getting started. Horizon is only the start. Horizon was a breath of fresh air for story driven rpg's and definitely something new for sci fiwrpgs.

I just beat Zelda for the second time yesterday and that's perfect timing as I should be getting Horizon in the mail today. Obviously I'm used to doing open world a certain way with Zelda and it's going to be different with Horizon but I'm excited nonetheless.

Have you played Horizon Zero Dawn?

Its open world, but but its got Sony's story driven flair. By the time you're 3/4's through the game you feel like you understand aloys character. Shes a rather interesting soul.

I'm almost at 60 hours played now, still exploring the map, doing some side quests along the way. I've already reached the level cap, got all weapons and armor pretty much at max efficiency, don't really bother with loot anymore only to keep my arrow resources stocked. "I should have brought a cart" And have yet to enter Meridian to continue the story.

First, uncover the last bit of the map, get the rest of the collectibles and climb the tall necks. Climbing around in Bryce Canyon after crossing lake Powell last night was a lot of fun. The game kept warning me it was going to reload if I went any further but I managed to stay in the clear out on the ledges high up. She can't grab hold of anything but she sure can jump!

After 64 hours, I've finished exploring the map. What an amazingly crafted world. Zelda edges it out for accessibility yet I must say, HZD is the better crafted world when it comes to geography. It could maybe have been a bit more spread out yet the variation and detail is outstanding. Someone only went a bit overboard with the waterfalls in the jungle lol.

Now on to the story, I just entered Meridian, and unlock the still blocked off sections on the map.

Is there a menu within the game that tells u how long you've been playing?

Your save games show how long you've played in the load game menu.

When you save it. I clocked 89 hours

Just a heads up, if you want to platinum it, you will need some outside help on the Ancient Armory quest. I though I could do it on my own and los a couple of pieces. Now that I finished the game is is almost impossible to get them.