The Next Horizon Game Should Feature Proper Underwater Combat
Horizon Forbidden West is not only a beautiful game, but one that shines in countless areas. Combat is stellar, with players having a ton of ways to approach each fight with Horizon’s iconic Machines. Side quests are more meaningful, with players having a reason to care more about the people they are helping, while open world activities are varied and fun. Even Machine Strike, the Gwent-like in-universe game, has a lot of depth.
Yet for all the strengthsHorizon Forbidden West has, it is not a perfect game. One of the more average aspects of Guerrilla Games’ latest release is its underwater combat, or lack thereof. With the next entry in the series, Guerrilla should expand upon this system a lot more, providing a way for Aloy to defend herself and a wider array of machines to fend off.
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It says a lot that despite the limitations of underwater gameplay, one of the very best levels inHorizon Forbidden West takes place underwater. Aloy’s search for Poseidon leads her to Las Vegas, with the bow-wielding protagonist finding herself underwater at one point during “The Sea of Sands” quest. This section is incredible, as it sees Aloy needing to dodge and sneak past some terrifying machines to drain all the water. Once done, light comes back to the city, making for a gorgeous visual.
While this mission is undoubtedly a highlight, players will not see anything that comes close to surpassing it as far as underwater sections go. This is because they see all of Guerrilla Games’ tricks during this standout level. While avoiding machines in tall grass underwater is initially fun and intense, as Aloy has no way to defend herself, it becomes a bit repetitive as
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