Horizon Forbidden West: How Aloy and Beta Are Two Halves to Elisabet's Whole
Horizon Forbidden West’s protagonist, Aloy, has been hailed as the newest face of the PlayStation brand, and has quickly become a fan-favorite character. In Horizon Zero Dawn, Aloy was revealed to be the clone of Elisabet Sobeck, the genius scientist that was responsible for giving humanity a second chance following the Faro Plague. In the latest game, Aloy meets Beta, another clone of Elisabet, and the pair work together to fight off remnants of the Far Zeniths that threaten to steal GAIA from Earth.
Aloy and Beta may be genetic clones of Elisabet, however, they each have different elements of Elisabet’s personality and skills, with Aloy inheriting her tenacity and drive, and Beta inheriting her genius-level intellect and her ability to find a solution to most problems. For Aloy and Beta, these attributes help them in their journeys, however, it is only when the pair start working together do fans get a glimpse at Elisabet’s capabilities. While Aloy has successfully been able to carve out her own story, Beta has been trapped within the shadow of Elisabet and her reputation.
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Since Aloy was raised without the knowledge of Elisabet, she was able to make a name for herself without the burden of knowing that she was a clone of the great scientist. As a child, her curiosity and courage could both be seen as attributes she directly obtained from Elisabet. This is especially noticeable once the players learn more about Elisabet, a scientist that uncovered the truth behind the Faro Plague and was willing to give up her own life to ensure the survival of mankind. Even after discovering her origins, Aloy never faltered and continued to lead the charge against
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