I haven't finished HZD yet, but I'd say it's just a bit boring for me.
I enjoy the combat somewhat, but find it shallow and bad feel for dodging and stuff like that, guess its just a case of Soulsborne ruining this type of game for me.
I enjoy the rpg mechanics and upgrades with harvesting, but I think there is a bit too few drops from early game opponents, most often I find myself attacking them for the combat, and the loot is either pointless or too small to matter.
Aloy seems cool, the small part of the story I've seen comes across as if I will like it. But I'm not into mecha so the humans will have to carry it for me.
God of war for me was a top 10 best game last generation for me, even despite my love for more jrpg inspired stuff and Soulsborne games.