Character development in Forbidden West is leagues better than its predecessor, as players learn more about returning characters such as Erend and Varl, but also completely fall in love with Alva, Kotallo, and Zo, who offer differing viewpoints about the world and its transformation.įighting robo-dinosaurs with a bow and arrow is effective, right?! She learns that she doesn’t have to carry the burden of the world ending all on her shoulders, and possesses empathy for all living creatures in a way that wasn’t fully developed in the first game. Her shining development comes from the time she spends befriending a variety of companions and assisting local tribes. Hope is such an integral part of the story, and it’s fitting that it is something all the characters possess to some extent.Īloy’s personal growth from the first game is also impressive. There is a lot of care put into Forbidden West’s story, as it challenges players to reflect on themes of climate change and capitalism, while never denying that hope exists. All of its varied beats make for interesting additions to the narrative. The main storyline leans heavily into sci-fi elements and happily takes its place as a direct sequel to build upon Zero Dawn’s story in new and exciting ways. There is a lot happening in Forbidden West’s story, and all of it is engaging. Reuniting with the Carja tribe before heading into the Forbidden West, Aloy learns of an ongoing civil war that she has no choice but to get caught up in, as well as a further threat to the planet.
Learning that Sylens has gone deeper west, Aloy tracks him down. Varl suggests that, despite their most recent interaction, they would be best off contacting Sylens.
Knowing that the backup would be able to restore the world, Aloy travels west with her companion Varl, but their quest to find it comes up short. It’s been six months since Aloy has defeated HADES and left Meridian in search of a backup of GAIA.
It’s nigh impossible to talk about Horizon Forbidden West‘s premise without spoiling part of its predecessor. With Zero Dawn already an incredibly strong title, Forbidden West builds on it, all while expanding on the world’s lore, characters, and combat mechanics as players follow Aloy’s new journey on a futuristic Earth dominated by robotic creatures. The game’s sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, takes her story and Guerrilla Games’ fascinating world to new heights, with a bigger world to explore, more sci-fi at the forefront, and new challenges for players to overcome. Since Horizon Zero Dawn‘s release back in 2017, the game’s story and its heroine Aloy have resonated with many people.
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