Horizon Forbidden West Missed Aloy's Most Obvious New Weapon Choice
Horizon Forbidden West introduced a plethora of updates and changes to the series but left out a seemingly obvious choice when it comes to Aloy's weapons. The sequel launched in 2022 to favorable reviews. It boasts a lush open world full of diverse locales and a wealth of memorable NPCs to interact with. The story picks up straight after the previous game, Horizon Zero Dawn, and sees Aloy battling a threat beyond anything she could imagine.
Many new features were added to Horizon Forbidden West. A variety of new NPC tribes means a variety of new armor sets based on each, and each set ties into the completely revamped skill tree system. Powerful Valor Surges can help turn the tide of battle, and the new skill trees each have their place to suit anyone's playstyle, especially once given access to Horizon Forbidden West's new game plus update. The Shieldwing glider allows Aloy to turn the most deadly of falls into leisurely glides, giving plenty of time to admire the game's gorgeous visuals. This new mobility extends underwater as well, with some of the game's most breathtaking sights being found beneath the waves.
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With underwater exploration being a major new focus in Horizon Forbidden West, it features a notable absence of any sort of underwater combat or underwater weapons like a harpoon gun. Aloy's only option, when confronted with the game's increased variety of waterborne machines, is to hide and hope they lose interest. While not having a way to fight back underwater aids in the alien nature of the environment, Aloy's variety of weapons and abilities make it strange that she has no way to save herself should she tangle with a Tideripper or
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