Graphical Clarity and Cinematic-Like Visuals
⚪ Last updated 2023Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #92 of 120 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod requires ReShade!
This preset enhances graphical clarity, adds ambient occlusion & "remakes" the game's colors. It also enhances the nights, making them a bit darker(Yes, you will still be able to see, no need to change your monitors brightness). If you're experiencing any issues, please do report them to me & I will try my best to help you.
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Installation:
1. Install ReShade for DirectX 10/11/12 with the basic settings
2. Drag & drop the "Graphical Clarity_By Kenjjoo" & "reshade-shaders" to the folder where the game's .exe is located, for example: E:\Games\Horizon Zero Dawn\
3. Launch the game
4. Press "HOME" & select my reshade preset
5. Enjoy
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Performance:
This preset costs about 15-20% fps. I have an i5 10400f 6/12 4. 3ghz, RTX 3050 8GB oc, 2x16gb 2666mhz ram, the game's installed on an 3500/3000 m2 drive.
If you want better performance, feel free to disable "MXAO", but be aware that this also disables ambient occlusion. You may also disable "DELC_Sharpen" - this disables the extra layer of sharpening, thus taking away some details.
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This preset may get updated & polished as time goes on, but for now, I'm pretty satisfied with this version & decided to make it public, so people can enjoy it.
Feel free to leave suggestions in the comments.
A ReShade preset by Kenjjoo that enhances graphical clarity and adds ambient occlusion for a cinematic look. With 57 endorsements and 1,205 downloads, it's a niche visual upgrade for players seeking sharper, more defined visuals. Last updated in April 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny but dedicated following (57 endorsements) — those who use it swear by the clarity boost
- Lightweight ReShade preset — no heavy performance hit compared to full ENB stacks
- Simple install: drop the preset file into your ReShade folder and you're good
⚠️ Cons
- No before/after screenshots in the description — you're flying blind until you test it
- Last updated in April 2023 — might not play nice with newer game patches or ReShade versions
- Only 57 endorsements — this is a niche preset, not a community favorite
For players who want a subtle visual upgrade without overhauling their entire game look. If you're into cinematic screenshots or just want better depth perception, this is worth a shot. Skip if you prefer heavy color grading or fantasy-style presets.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure ReShade is installed first — this is just a preset, not the full tool
- Test in a variety of lighting conditions (day/night, indoors/outdoors) to see if the ambient occlusion looks natural
- If the preset looks too strong or weak, tweak the ambient occlusion intensity in the ReShade menu
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Horizonzerodawn Mods
- Author
- Kenjjoo
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,205
- Endorsements
- 57
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 4/14/2023
- Updated
- 4/14/2023
🔧 How to Install Horizon Zero Dawn Mods
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