PS5
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
PS5 Details
- Native PS5 application
- Yes
Details
- Genre
- Release Date
- December 7, 2023
- Metacritic Score
- 73
Reviews
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Good
- Open world action adventure game
- Play as a Na’vi, one of the blue-skinned inhabitants of Pandora
- Character creation system available
- 'Guided' mode marks objectives
- 'Exploration' mode for finding objectives oneself
- Three difficulty settings
- Unique storyline
- Three regions, each ruled by a different clan
- Requires strategic gameplay
- Visuals and performance on PlayStation 5 are good
- No bugs encountered
- Authentic Avatar world
Bad
- Similar to previous Far Cry games
- Limited enemy types and weapons
- Game can get repetitive
- Requires a lot of leveling up
- No traditional XP leveling system
- Gameplay largely involves shooting arrows at mechs
- Stealth approach often impractical
- Hacking tool puzzles lack variety
- Map too big and mostly empty
- Frequent texture pop-ins
- Game traplay lacks variety
Good
- Ubisoft did an incredible job bringing Pandora to life
- Offers a separate storyline from mainline Avatar
- Player can forge own identity within Na'vi people
- Thrilling conversations, asides, side-quests
- Huge map full of realistic, obtainable objectives
- James Cameron’s environmental message handled with nuance
- Crafting and survival systems are central to progression
- One can explore, search, and forage
- Gameplay makes player feel at one with the world
- Involving combat sequences
- Can be played entirely in co-op with cross-platform connectivity
- Exceptional graphics
- Realistic dynamics with plant life
- Involves building relationships and gathering the support of tribes
- Exploration and discovery are key elements
- Player actions have a major effect on the game world
Bad
- Human/Na'vi programme is about training Na'vi to be soldiers
- Some quests are petty squabbles or family disputes
- Freedom can be overwhelming
- Game forces you to manually place way points
- Can feel like a repackaging of Far Cry or Rage 2
Good
- Has enchanting open-worlds on PS5.
- Interpretation was successful.
- Receives attention to detail for lore.
- Exciting free-roaming experience.
- One of the best-looking games on PS5.
- Impressive level of detail and density of foliage.
- Good sound design.
- Fun bow combat.
- Innovative crafting system.
- Smart incentive for players to clear the map.
- Great level of detail for Avatar fans.
- Exemplary DualSense implementation.
Bad
- Story goes as expected.
- Lack of enemy variety.
- Some side activities felt fruitless.
- Possible difficulty in navigation with Exploration setting.
- Some parts of the soundtrack didn't hit.
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Standard Edition
Videos
Digital Foundry
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PlayStation
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Eurogamer
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PlayStation Access
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PlayStation
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - TV Spot | PS5 Games
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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - Features Trailer | PS5 Games
PlayStation Access
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Ubisoft
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - Official Story Trailer
Ubisoft
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – Official Game Overview Trailer | Ubisoft Forward
Ubisoft
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – Official World Premiere Trailer | Ubisoft Forward
PlayStation
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PlayStation
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - First Look Trailer | PS5
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