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.
: On a base PS4, the game targets 1080p at 30 FPS . It uses checkerboarding and dynamic resolution to maintain stability, sometimes dipping toward 900p in dense areas. 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 biggest surprise of Forbidden West is how
: The PS4 version lacks the 60 FPS "Performance Mode," Haptic Feedback, and Adaptive Trigger support found on the DualSense controller. Gameplay & New Mechanics It uses checkerboarding and dynamic resolution to maintain
: Performance is remarkably consistent. Aside from minor skips in the opening hours or during heavy cutscene transitions, it maintains its 30 FPS target better than many other late-gen titles. What Do You Sacrifice on PS4?