

Read our full review of "Horizon Zero Dawn" right here.īluehole Studios via SideArms4Reason/YouTube And I didn't even mention the giant metal dinosaurs. "Horizon Zero Dawn" is a magnificent accomplishment of a game that stands out among standouts. Perhaps most important, I actually cared about the main character, believed her motivations, and wanted her to succeed.

I found myself endlessly curious about the surprisingly deep lore of the game's world, its people and religions, and the main character's story arc. While playing "Horizon Zero Dawn," that list expanded dramatically - outside of delighting in the graceful, smart gameplay systems that underlie the game's narrative focus, I often laughed out loud at Aloy's smart quips (she's the protagonist you see above). While playing games, I often experience a small handful of emotions: frustration, accomplishment, fear. They'll still be talking about how gorgeous it is, how smart and funny its main character is, how it succeeded commercially in the shadow of a new Nintendo console and a new "Legend of Zelda" game. In 10 years, people will still be talking about innovative things that "Horizon Zero Dawn" does.
