The tale is anchored by the charm of its strong, caring, and surprisingly sarcastic protagonist. Sony Interactive EntertainmentĪloy must venture to the desolate and war-torn region of the Forbidden West to restore a sort-of digital mother nature called GAIA. Horizon Forbidden West makes the open-world genre feel fresh and lively. It’s our red-haired heroine Aloy’s job to track down and dismantle all manner of mechanical dinos, bears, and alligators to keep neighboring tribes safe. Machines used to peacefully coexist with humans until an event called the Derangement turned them violent. Welcome to the Westįorbidden West takes place sometime around the year 3040, in a tribalistic society where robotic creatures roam the earth. For the most part, it’s a resounding success. In 2022, Forbidden West has a much tougher standard to meet. The first game debuted in an era before exclusives like God of War, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and The Last of Us Part II broke barriers in gameplay accessibility. As the sequel to 2017’s acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn, the bar is set high for Aloy’s next adventure. Horizon Forbidden West is the latest in Sony’s prestigious run of polished first-person exclusives.
It’s then I realize - this is what true next-gen gaming looks like. Danger is everywhere, and it’s absolutely captivating. Folks nearby have heard the commotion and scramble to join the fracas. In a flurry, I scan for the machine’s weak spots, and ready my staff and arrows. In mere seconds, a fearsome pair of metallic tusks descends. It’s in this moment of serene indecision that a green light shines in my direction - I’ve been spotted. As I peer into the distance, every follicle of foliage dances to the effects of a slight westerly wind.īefore me looms a towering metallic beast, beckoning me with two distinct choices: Do I continue on my mission out of respect for the glistening creature’s beauty, or do I interrupt its grazing routine to dismantle it for parts?
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