# Robotic Safari Adventure Games 'Horizon Zero Dawn' is an Exclusive Release for Playstation 4 By Joey Haar | Published 2017-02-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-zero-dawn References: [arstechnica](https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/02/horizon-zero-dawn-is-the-best-robot-safari-adventure-game-ever-made/) & [playstation](https://www.playstation.com/en-ca/games/horizon-zero-dawn-ps4/) 'Horizon Zero Dawn' is a new game for [Playstation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life-playstation) being touted by [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-call-of-the-mountain) as one of the premier, [exclusive titles for the system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstations-spiderman-2) -- and for good reason. The game is a hit on all fronts, with incredible artistry, a compelling script, a creative storyline, and a completely new gameplay system that has been stunning critics. In the broadest terms, the game is about a tribe that lives in a world inhabited by mechanical beasts. That mixture of atavistic landscapes and costumes with futuristic hybrid machinery is a fecund one, and the game takes clear glee in the juxtaposition of the two concepts. In terms of gameplay, Horizon Zero Dawn has a completely unique system invented for this title. Players are introduced to the interface gradually, but after playing with the system for some time, they're likely to be impressed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Robotic Wildlife Gaming:** Developing games that feature futuristic wildlife with unique gameplays can attract a niche audience. - **Combining Primitive and Tech Cultures:** Creating games where primitive cultures intersect with futuristic technology can offer fresh gameplay experiences to users. - **Innovative Gameplay Mechanics:** Games that feature completely new and creative gameplay mechanics can set themselves apart in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore storyline and gameplay intersections between primitive and futuristic cultures to create unique gaming experiences. - **Entertainment:** Developing a movie or TV series with a storyline about futuristic wildlife that contrast with primitive environments can be a new attraction in the entertainment sector. - **Lifestyle:** Designing an experience that incorporates unique nature and technology concepts, such as an indoor robotic safari adventure, can attract a new audience interested in futuristic wildlife. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fantasy Single-Player VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-call-of-the-mountain.md) - [Remastered Action Fantasy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-zero-dawn-remastered.md) - [Robot Character Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-bot.md) - [Volcanic Game Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-forbidden-west-burning-shores.md) - [Hybrid Platform MMO Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-steel-frontiers.md) - [Punishing Open World Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-blade-zero.md) - [Exclusive Game Ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life-playstation.md) - [Updated Sentient Robot Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-mans-sky-1.md) - [Immersive Action-Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindseye-game.md)