![]() I found myself engrossed in Chief Hekarro’s grace as a leader striving for peace following a war driven by a madman, his wisdom transcending his position. The addition of the Tenakth introduced us to new characters, and, more importantly, a new conflict, one that is driven by the infamous Red Raids we heard so much about in Horizon Zero Dawn. And the Tenakth showed us a new culture in the world of Horizon–one that feels primitive, even by Horizon’s post-apocalyptic standards, but also so much culturally richer than the tribes we’ve seen so far. The settlements are the first I’ve come across in games to truly feel alive, rather than areas with buildings and NPCs standing in place, waiting for you. The visuals are unbelievable and the natural world feels so real as an avid outdoorsman, seeing America’s Zion and Yosemite National Parks brought to life so carefully in a video game made for a spectacular experience. And, for the most part, it lived up to my expectations. It’s safe to say that Forbidden West was among my most anticipated games of 2022, let alone the last few years. The trailer alone absolutely blew me away, and the game lived up to the hype. When I saw the E3 reveal trailer for its predecessor, Horizon Zero Dawn, way back in 2015, I wanted to play the game from the moment I saw it. ![]() As I sat staring at my TV, watching Aloy fly over the absolutely stunning landscape the game provided us with while the credits rolled, I tried to wrap my head around how I got here. Warning: Full spoilers for Horizon Forbidden West below.Īfter 60 long hours of fighting machines and discovering what lies beyond The Daunt, I finally completed my play through of Horizon Forbidden West.
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