Horizon Forbidden West, Guerrilla Games’ upcoming sequel to 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn hit, just hit gold and launches next month. And even though it landed irregularly Busy time for game release, this spin-off is at the top of most fan expectations lists. Horizon Forbidden West appears on our magazine cover in December, which means we already know a lot of details about the game. So there’s a lot to put together to sum up everything you need to know before embarking on Aloy’s next journey. Let’s dive in.
Continue the story
Some games don’t require you to play the previous title before moving on to the next. And even though the developer claims that you can enjoy Horizon Forbidden West without playing Zero Dawn, we don’t recommend doing that. The sequel is coming a few months after its predecessor, and if you haven’t played the sequel, we highly recommend you do. If you’re trying to avoid the plot details of the original game, be warned that there are minor damage below for Aloy’s first adventure.
Once abandoned by his people, Aloy has gathered various neighboring tribes together to defend against a common threat in Zero Dawn. The Inhuman Enemy, an ancient AI program capable of unimaginable destruction, begins to take control of the once friendly machines, making them enemies. The game’s ending gave us a lot of answers about the world and the origins of its animal-like robots, but it also left us with many questions. For example, what initiated the threat program in the first place?
In the upcoming title, Aloy navigates unfamiliar terrain, both physically as she explores new landscapes on her westward voyage and psychologically as she confronts the side effects of her alienation. fame has just begun. Aloy travels to the famous Forbidden West to find out what is causing the red famine that causes the famine and destructive weather patterns. Luckily, she won’t be alone.
Old friends and new enemies
Last year, we got our first look at Horizon Forbidden West’s gameplay in a Play Status. Here, the developers revealed Erend, a lively and loyal Oseram warrior who befriended Aloy in Zero Dawn, is working with her once again. Hoping to give players more time with world characters this time around, Guerrilla allows players to interact with many of the first game’s recognizable faces, including the one standing the beginning of the settlement of Oseram Petra and Talanahleader of the Carja Hunters Lodge.
More recently, we got a glimpse of Aloy’s fellow Nora tribesman, Varl Ride the machine and infiltrate the ancient structures with the red-haired protagonist. Residence in Plainsong belongs to the melodious Utaru tribe Zoperson, also seems happy to help her people out of the red disaster.
However, not everyone in the recent trailer friendly. Again, moral ambiguity Sylens is stirring up trouble by assisting the new villain of Forbidden West: Regalla. She leads a band of “rebels” and is looking to settle some scores now that she has control of the machines. This rebel group is just one faction of the Tenakth tribe, their other members, like Kotallowe will meet in the Clan Lands.
Perhaps the hottest character prank lately is Tilda. Appearing only for a moment and without lines, Tilda’s futuristic, striking look sets her apart. And, Judging from the comments voiced by actress Carrie-Anne Moss, she may not be a reliable ally.
Danger due to robots
Returning to Horizon Forbidden West are machines that resemble anything from deer to the tyrannosaurus Rex. Of course, this new entry features a bunch of new mechanical creatures for Aloy to confront, Game informant rounding back in December. These include oversized armadillos known as Rollerbacksslender Lairwild boar Hairymechanical monkey with name Clamberjawstowering TremortusksInspired by Velociraptor Clawstridergiant tortoise Shellsnappersunderwater hunter Tideripperand the machine version of Pterodactyl, Sunwings.
Guerrilla Games also paid special attention to illuminating one of its scariest newcomers, the Slitherfang, spews poison and shoots lightning from its tail. Why should it be snake?
New platform
For the sequel, the developers wanted to focus more on the settlements, giving players more reasons to explore them. That includes hanging out at the local watering hole and maybe playing a round or two Typing, Board game in the game of Forbidden West. Players can also look forward to testing their mettle in Arena, where you will try to defeat waves of hostile machines. As part of our cover story about the game, Game informant understand exclusive photos belong to Dauntan arid canyon under Carja’s control, and we also saw a bustling city of Oseram called Chainscrapebut surely there will be more languages as Aloy goes west.
Possibly the most recognizable landmark we’ve seen in a sequel so far is From San Francisco The Golden Gate Bridge. And we saw a lot of the city’s sights during last year’s game reveal, including flooded Lombard Road, crumbling Transamerica Pyramids, and even some rotting cable cars. You’ll be able to climb any of these with the game’s new twist free climb feature. It’s also here that we see Aloy delve into the explorable realm Underwater environments for the first time that we hope to see more of throughout the game.
The geographical location of Forbidden West, which closely resembles that of western Utah in the United States, boasts almost every climate imaginable. Are from snow mountain top and rugged desert arrive sandy beaches and lush wilderness.
Increase inventory
To navigate both hostile terrain and machinery, Aloy has added a few new items to his tool belt. ONE respiratory apparatus Let her swim underwater with ease. A future look glider Allows Aloy to hover between structures or over combat. And a mechanization grapple hook makes height extension easy. Narrative director Ben McCaw explains these gadgets in more detail in a Sony Blog:
“Pullcaster increases her climb speed, helping her to quickly get out of trouble; Shieldwing allows her to safely descend from great heights (or surprise enemies from above); and with the Diving Mask, a whole new underwater world is opening up to explore. Not to mention the big upgrades to her Focus, which now shows free climbing zones and gives her the ability to override more machines for riding or combat. ”
Mix a range of deadly new weapons, like enemy stick grenades and spike-launchers, with new wardrobe options and Aloy is ready to take down any foe Forbidden West can throw at her.
New trick on her sleeve
Your primary melee weapon in Zero Dawn, the spear, is noticeably less effective in battle than any other weapon. To solve this problem, developers, like discussed in an interview with Game informant editor Kim Wallace, totally yes rework the game’s skill tree to support different play styles. Valor Surge The abilities, which can be unlocked on the skill tree, are another cool addition. The player can activate these super powerful moves after filling up the bars on the screen by playing “strategy”. This includes landing perfect head shots and typing components from machines. You can also find new combos for hand-to-hand combat in the revamped system.
Not just limited to combat, Aloy is learning additional ways to craft at desk. The parts needed to craft new gear can now be tracked, and the settlement-based and expansive crafting process gives players a reason to visit major city centers on their travels. their submission.
Release date
Originally expected to Released in 2021Horizon Forbidden West will be released on February 18 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
