Horizon Forbidden West was one of my most anticipated games of 2022. Having fallen in love with the first one I couldn’t wait to see how this one improved this awesome franchise from Guerilla Games. I have to say that it lives up to the hype, as I am having a blast with it.
This chapter takes you to exotic and beautiful new locations including oceans, jungles, and mountains that expand this world in great ways. There are also much more new machines that make the gameplay more interesting.
In terms of improvements over the first game Forbidden West has plenty to offer. There is a wide variety of weapons and combat styles that provide a fresh experience even for Horizon Veterans. There is a lot more to discover in terms of machines and locations you visit. The writing is pretty much the same quality as Zero Dawn, but the graphics receive significant improvements in facial expressions, lighting and environments. This game truly feels as part of the 9th generation of consoles with the PS5 version.
Aloy, the game’s protagonist, grows a lot in terms of her role in this story and universe. However, the side characters suffer from the same problems as the first game. I hoped that their role was more prominent, as I felt much of the plot revolved solely on Aloy.
The story of Forbidden West impressed me. Although still have a way to go until the ending, what I have seen so far expands the story in ways that I think are groundbreaking from a sci-fi standpoint. Without spoiling much, the themes in this game touch on existential issues that get more interesting as you progress.
I think this game was a lot of fun. A great expansion on the Horizon universe that takes the franchise on new directions. If you are new to the franchise, you might want to play the first one before this one, as a lot of it relies on previous knowledge of this world.
Final Score: 92/100
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This chapter takes you to exotic and beautiful new locations including oceans, jungles, and mountains that expand this world in great ways. There are also much more new machines that make the gameplay more interesting.
In terms of improvements over the first game Forbidden West has plenty to offer. There is a wide variety of weapons and combat styles that provide a fresh experience even for Horizon Veterans. There is a lot more to discover in terms of machines and locations you visit. The writing is pretty much the same quality as Zero Dawn, but the graphics receive significant improvements in facial expressions, lighting and environments. This game truly feels as part of the 9th generation of consoles with the PS5 version.
Aloy, the game’s protagonist, grows a lot in terms of her role in this story and universe. However, the side characters suffer from the same problems as the first game. I hoped that their role was more prominent, as I felt much of the plot revolved solely on Aloy.
The story of Forbidden West impressed me. Although still have a way to go until the ending, what I have seen so far expands the story in ways that I think are groundbreaking from a sci-fi standpoint. Without spoiling much, the themes in this game touch on existential issues that get more interesting as you progress.
I think this game was a lot of fun. A great expansion on the Horizon universe that takes the franchise on new directions. If you are new to the franchise, you might want to play the first one before this one, as a lot of it relies on previous knowledge of this world.
Final Score: 92/100
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