Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West Have Similar Introductions, and That's Okay
Following the launch of Horizon Forbidden West on PS4 and PS5 last week, players are once again exploring all that Guerrilla Games’ post-apocalyptic universe has to offer. In a lot of ways the critically acclaimed open-world sequel builds directly on top of the foundation that was established in 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn. Aloy’s sophomore adventure subsequently picks up and runs with the story and gameplay threads that the first entry in the series established. While there’s been some welcome quality of life updates and new mechanics added to the mix, Guerrilla has focused largely on giving fans more of what they loved.
With this clear design philosophy in mind, it’s not particularly shocking that both games open in similar ways. Since Horizon Forbidden West’s launch, fans on the internet have been discussing just how much in common the sequel’s introduction has with the one seen in Horizon Zero Dawn. It can be argued that everything from the narrative themes, world design, and even pacing is almost beat for beat the same between both adventures. For several compelling reasons, though, Guerrilla Games’ decision to stick to an already successful formula isn’t a bad thing by any stretch of the imagination.
Trophy Hunters Should Be Aware of Horizon Forbidden West's Only Missable Trophy Comparing the Horizon Intros
Back in 2017, Horizon Zero Dawn’s introduction was celebrated by critics and fans alike. Adopting a narrative trick seen in other PlayStation games like Uncharted 3, Guerrilla gave players the opportunity to experience key parts of Aloy’s early years. During Zero Dawn’s opening hours, an emphasis was placed on establishing what made the protagonist tick while teasing a world overrun by robots. Unlike the rest of the
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