Summary
Horizonis set to be expanded significantly as Sony attempts to bring the magic of the series to more people.AHorizonTV series is in the works at Netflix, as well as a multiplayer game that will hope to capture the hearts of gamers in a new way, prolonging the IP’s success and spreading it into different formats and mediums.
Little is known about thisHorizonmultiplayer game, so it’s hard to speculate about any of the details. It will likely take cues from its singleplayer counterparts, though, and while there’s a lot it can take, there’s perhaps more that it can evolve and improve on. Mounts are one such example, as they could help add to the stopping power of the upcoming project, if done right.
Mounts in Horizon Are Useful, But Largely Inconsequential
The mounts that can be used inHorizon Zero DawnandHorizon Forbidden Westare a very welcome addition to the pair of Guerrilla-developed games. Each deploys a significant open world to explore, and the early hours are ripe with curiosities around every corner. As time goes on, however, there’s more of a need to traverse long distances. Be it to pursue the main storyline, engage in the side quests, or complete one of the many collectable hunts, there is a growing need to travel through the space faster, and mounts help to make this a possibility while not breaking immersion like fast travel does.
While most mounts inHorizon Forbidden Westare on the ground, players gain access to a Sunwing to fly over the map after completing the GEMINI main mission.
The mounts on offer, of which there are many, don’t really feel that different from one another, though, certainly the ones on the ground. They travel at similar speeds, and have similar qualities in combat.The as-yet unnamedHorizonmultiplayer gamecould be a good way to improve on the idea by providing gamers with intricate upgrades, additional perks, and cosmetic alterations to make the mounts feel more consequential, and unique to each player. That could correct a small but significant issue with the mainline games while also providing a basis for frequent content updates.
Longevity Could be Essential in the Horizon Multiplayer Game
As with any multiplayer title released over the last decade, it will likely be expected thatHorizon’s offering conforms to the norms when it comes to continuously updating it with new items, cosmetics, and gameplay content to keep it constantly fresh and engaging. It’s become a primary reason why players will feel justified in investing so much time and energy into one single release, soHorizonhas to take this philosophy to heart if it hopes to grip players as much as the likes ofDestiny 2,Final Fantasy 14, andFortnite.
Aloy’s Mounts Feel Impersonal
It’s a big benefit inHorizon Zero DawnandForbidden Westto be able to override machines almost on a whim, as it gives a near-instant means of speedy transportation through the open world. They always feel like a means to an end, and though this can be a real benefit, it also means that it’s hard to get invested in each one. UnlikeRed Dead Redemption 2,where Arthur Morgan’s horse feels like a substantial character, the mounts inHorizondon’t leave a lasting impression.
Giving players the chance to customize and tailor their own mount to their preferences both in looks and functionality could improve the relationship between the two, and further contribute to the feeling of individuality, instead of themounts inHorizonfeeling like something that’s made to be disregarded.
Horizon Forbidden West
WHERE TO PLAY
Join Aloy as she braves a majestic but dangerous new frontier that holds mysterious new threats. This Complete Edition allows you to enjoy the critically acclaimed Horizon Forbidden West on PC in its entirety with bonus content, including the Burning Shores story expansion that picks up after the main game.Explore distant lands, fight bigger and more awe-inspiring machines, and encounter astonishing new tribes as you return to the far-future, post-apocalyptic world of Horizon.The land is dying. Vicious storms and an unstoppable blight ravage the scattered remnants of humanity while fearsome new machines prowl their borders, and life on Earth is hurtling toward another extinction.It’s up to Aloy to uncover the secrets behind these threats and restore order and balance to the world. Along the way, she must reunite with old friends, forge alliances with warring new factions and unravel the legacy of the ancient past.
