Horizon Forbidden West's Regalla Was Sorely Underutilized
With the overwhelming success of its predecessor, Horizon Forbidden West was anticipated by many. The masses of critical acclaim was evident upon its release, firmly cementing itself as a must-play PlayStation exclusive thanks to luscious environments, an immersive story, and stellar gameplay. Though it hit shelves in a less than opportune time, finding a place in the shadow of FromSoftware's Elden Ring, Guerrilla's newest title reaffirmed the studio's prowess at handling the open-world genre, with only a few blemishes on its otherwise solid resume.
Horizon Forbidden West is significantly more ambitious than 2017's Horizon Zero Dawn, boasting a far larger map and settlements that litter the landscape. Yet with more communities and tribes comes more characters that need adequate screen time. From the returning, loyal Varl, to the standoffish, militant Kotallo, Aloy's world-saving quest isn't undertaken alone this time, as her associates make a place in the game's wider narrative. However, the game's main human threat to her cause, Regalla, doesn't leave a substantial impact on the story. With her fantastic character design and intriguing character arc, it's noticeable just how underutilized she is throughout.
Horizon Forbidden West Could Use Its Own Version of Revali's Gale
Regalla's place in the Horizon Forbidden West tale is as the leader of a group of rebels that once belonged to the Hekkaro-led Tenakth tribe, who believe the Chief to be a traitor for wishing to forge peace between the Tenakth and Carja tribes. Her introduction at the embassy was memorable, and though Aloy bests one of her champions, Grudda, Regalla's presence promises more tensions later in the story. Toward the end of the game's campaign, her army
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