Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of the best experiences I've ever had playing a videogame. Its gameplay is flawless and the world and story are incredible. This is a game that I took my time with exploring every part of, while enjoying the amazing combat and quests it offers.
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H:ZD's world is one of the most unique concepts I've seen. A world set thousands of years into the future, where humanity has reset itself back to the bronze age after a technological catastrophe caused the end of the world. The result is a planet where humanity lives in tribes and primitive cities while animal-like machines roam around. This game lets you play as Aloy, who while trying to understand who she is, discovers secrets about the old world and a plot to end it by a terrifying cult.
As you progress the game, you start learning about the origins of the machines. The lore in this universe is extremely well put together, with a rich history that you can learn through the story missions and data logs. I loved learning about how the past created the world in Horizon Zero Dawn's present. The characters are smart and have a lot of personality to them. You can feel how they deal with the world around them and form their communities and customs to survive and understand the technology. Even though they are primitive, their understanding of the technology gives a feeling of realism to the story. I especially appreciated Aloy's curiosity and intelligence.
The gameplay is phenomenal. The combat, crafting and skill systems are extremely well made. One thing I want to appreciate is how clean everything feels, the game doesn't overload you with information and countless things to do all at once. It lets you learn as you level up, unlocking new weapons and combat styles on your own. I enjoyed taking down each machine, they are all incredibly unique and require different strategies to defeat. I loved their designs and the varying levels of difficulty while facing each one.
One of my few criticisms of the game is that you don't get too attached to the characters. Only Aloy, Rost in the beginning and maybe Sylens. All the others are only present for a quest or two and they aren't that memorable. However, I think that Aloy is one of the most incredible protagonists ever, and I can't wait to see where the world takes us in her next journey.
Final Score: 92/100
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H:ZD's world is one of the most unique concepts I've seen. A world set thousands of years into the future, where humanity has reset itself back to the bronze age after a technological catastrophe caused the end of the world. The result is a planet where humanity lives in tribes and primitive cities while animal-like machines roam around. This game lets you play as Aloy, who while trying to understand who she is, discovers secrets about the old world and a plot to end it by a terrifying cult.
As you progress the game, you start learning about the origins of the machines. The lore in this universe is extremely well put together, with a rich history that you can learn through the story missions and data logs. I loved learning about how the past created the world in Horizon Zero Dawn's present. The characters are smart and have a lot of personality to them. You can feel how they deal with the world around them and form their communities and customs to survive and understand the technology. Even though they are primitive, their understanding of the technology gives a feeling of realism to the story. I especially appreciated Aloy's curiosity and intelligence.
The gameplay is phenomenal. The combat, crafting and skill systems are extremely well made. One thing I want to appreciate is how clean everything feels, the game doesn't overload you with information and countless things to do all at once. It lets you learn as you level up, unlocking new weapons and combat styles on your own. I enjoyed taking down each machine, they are all incredibly unique and require different strategies to defeat. I loved their designs and the varying levels of difficulty while facing each one.
One of my few criticisms of the game is that you don't get too attached to the characters. Only Aloy, Rost in the beginning and maybe Sylens. All the others are only present for a quest or two and they aren't that memorable. However, I think that Aloy is one of the most incredible protagonists ever, and I can't wait to see where the world takes us in her next journey.
Final Score: 92/100
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