Horizon Forbidden West's Threequel Should Bring in More Nora
Horizon Forbidden West has proven to be a successful sequel in the Horizon franchise and has paved the path for a third installment in the series, eventually. With a world filled with fascinating ruins, likable characters, and dangerous machines, the series has set itself apart as the PlayStation’s new big exclusive. This second installment in the series saw the protagonist, Aloy, venture away from her home into unfamiliar territory to save the planet from a deadly plague. As a result, fans of the series were not able to get more interaction with Aloy’s tribe, the Nora.
The Nora was a vital part of Horizon Zero Dawn’s success, as it not only was the tribe that Aloy associated herself with, if begrudgingly, but it also gave Aloy many moments where fans were left hoping she would finally be accepted within the tribe. By the end of the game, Aloy has gained the trust of her tribe and becomes the new hero of the Nora. With a setup like this, many players were eagerly awaiting a chance to experience a rebuilding Nora following the events of Zero Dawn, but the Nora were notably absent through the entirety of Horizon Forbidden West, with the only real exception being Varl. SPOILERS AHEAD.
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Nora culture was a major focal point of the first game and the origin story of Aloy, who was born an outcast and gained her right to be a part of the tribe. The Nora are one of the few tribes that worship the A.I., GAIA, believing her to be a real goddess. Giving players the chance to experience this connection with GAIA again would strengthen the bond that many fans have already formed with the Nora and can expand on the early days of GAIA, namely the lead-up to the events that
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