Elliot Morgan

If you're a MGS or Kojima superfan, you'll enjoy this regardless, but if you're not, then I think you'll be more disappointed than not. Main points: - I'm not sold on it being open-world. It works, but it also doesn't work. Perhaps one of the few games that should've stayed linear. - Side Ops are really repetitive and dull. - Main story in convoluted and non-sensical, even for MGS. I genuinely didn't have a clue what was going on at times. - 25 minute cutscenes... - Driving between struts at HQ also takes about 25 minutes... - Personally I don't think real-life and fantasy mix, unless it's done really well. It's not done well here IMO (even though I get it's MGS) - Upgrading and recruitment system is annoying and not easy to navigate.

A solid 3/5 game - it's not bad by any means, but I honestly don't get the hype. This, compared to genuine 5/5 RPGs like Mass Effect, Fallout, RDR2 and The Witcher 3? Horizon isn't in the same league. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Good Bits: - Great graphics (the artistry of the landscapes, machines and people are awesome) - Original story arc (Very good spin on a post-apocalyptic doomsday narrative) - Likable protagonist (Ashly Burch is convincing and suits Aloy's character well) - Enjoyable combat (Fights are fun and there's a variety of interesting ways to deal with enemies) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Bad Bits: - Forgettable characters (I forgot I met half of them until we reunited for the final battle, and even then, I didn't really care how they ended up) - Repetitive and dull side quests (Go here, fetch this, kill that - repeat...) - Very little customization (4 or 5 tribal outfits only. You can't even mix and match or change hairstyles. Way too rudimentary) - Pointless dialogue options that have no repercussions depending on response. (An illusion of choice that has no bearing on your character or their reputation outside of that immediate conversation) - No replay value (If you've played it once, there's no way you can play it again and get a different outcome.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------