Game Description
Horizon Forbidden West, also known simply as Horizon 2, is the PC follow-up to the hit action RPG series from Guerrilla Games. You step into the shoes of Aloy, a skilled hunter in a world where nature and machines collide. This game mixes open-world exploration with tactical combat and a story that keeps you curious without overwhelming you. If you’ve played the first Horizon Zero Dawn, this one ups the stakes with new tech and fresh environments. Fancy a trip to a sunken city with mechanical beasts lurking around? Yeah, it’s as wild as it sounds.
What’s the game about?
So, you’re Aloy, roaming a post-apocalyptic landscape full of towering machines and hidden ruins. Your goal? Unravel ancient mysteries while dealing with new threats that aim to throw your plans off course. Don’t worry though, the game doesn’t drown you in lore. It’s more about the moment-to-moment adventure with a side of mystery.
Key Features at a Glance
- Expansive Open World: From dense forests to drowned cities, every area is packed with secrets.
- Dynamic Combat: Face off against robotic beasts using bows, traps, and futuristic gadgets.
- Unique Mobility: Use the Pullcaster and Shieldwing to reach places you wouldn’t believe.
- Upgraded Visuals: Supports ultrawide displays and NVIDIA DLSS 3 for smoother performance.
- Story Expansion: The Burning Shores add new quests and challenges if you’re hooked.
Why should you give it a shot?
If you like games where exploration feels rewarding and combat demands strategy, this might be your thing. Plus, the controls feel tight, and the world reacts to your moves. Story-wise, it’s interesting without getting bogged down. Need a challenge? You got it. Just a heads-up: lesson learned during my first run—always carry a spare sword.
Anything to watch out for?
The game can feel a bit overwhelming with all the gadgets and side quests if you’re jumping in fresh. But stick with it, and you’ll find a good rhythm. Also, it’s demanding on hardware if you want to run max settings. So make sure your rig is up for it.
Overall, Horizon Forbidden West for PC delivers a solid blend of action and exploration. It’s not perfect, but it offers enough variety and excitement to keep you exploring for hours. Ready to jump back into Aloy’s world?
System requirements
- Minimum:
- Processor: Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500XT 4GB
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Disk space: 150 GB available space (150GB SSD Space)
- Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
- Recommended:
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Disk space: 150 GB available space (150GB SSD Space)
- Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
