Horizon Forbidden West

Guerrilla Games · Sony Computer Entertainment

Horizon Forbidden West is Guerrilla Games' 2022 sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn. Aloy, the hunter and outcast at the centre of the first game, journeys into the Forbidden West, a wild frontier covering what was once the western United States, to find the source of a deadly blight threatening all life. The world is a post-post-apocalypse. Humanity lives in tribes, while robot creatures shaped like animals and dinosaurs roam the land. Combat is about tactics: scanning machines with Aloy's Focus device, aiming for weak points, tearing off components and choosing the right ammo for each enemy. Forbidden West expands everything from the first game. There are more machines, new traversal tools like a glider and a grappling hook, underwater exploration and bigger settlements. The Burning Shores expansion adds a new area and story for PS5. The cafe angle This has no multiplayer to speak of, yet it is a great choice for a big screen, especially on a PS5. If you are thinking of buying it, a cafe session is a good way to try it. Best station to ask for PS5 is ideal; PS4 and PC versions are available. A big screen shows off the visuals. Rated T. First-session advice Use Focus to scan every new machine and see its weaknesses. Tear off armour and components before going for kills. Use traps and tripwires against big machines. Upgrade your weapons and outfits at workbenches. Explore the open world; side quests are often as good as the main story. How much time you need The main story takes around 25 to 30 hours, much more with side content. A two-hour session covers the opening and early open world. Who should play Fans of Horizon Zero Dawn, open-world fans, and anyone who enjoys strategic combat against big enemies.