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Horizon Forbidden West

PS5PS4steam
Guerrilla Games

Genre: Action RPG

Game Overview

Horizon Forbidden West continues Aloy's investigation into the machine ecosystem collapse across western North America, adding underwater exploration and a wider variety of machine types. GPA scores it high on Open World and Story Depth — a sequel that expands the geographic and narrative scope of Zero Dawn without changing its fundamental design.

Game Characteristics

Graphics
85%
Open World
85%
Action
80%
Story Depth
80%
Emotional Story
75%
Existential Themes
60%
Strategy
60%
High Difficulty
55%
Dystopian Setting
55%
Multiple Endings
50%
Character Building
50%
Dark
45%
Logic
40%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Intermediates to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner
45
Intermediate
70 ✓
Advanced
60 ✓

Keywords

機械生命体open world弓狩猟sci-fi setting続編大作

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Graphics
85%
Open World
85%
Action
80%
Story Depth
80%
Emotional Story
75%
Existential Themes
60%
Strategy
60%
High Difficulty
55%

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About "Horizon Forbidden West"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

ホライゾン フォービドゥン ウエスト(Horizon Forbidden West) leads with its Action RPG identity, anchored by the core feel of "Horizon Forbidden West continues Aloy's investigation into the machine ecosystem collapse across western North America…." The headline profile reads Graphics 85% / Open World 85% / Action 80%, making it a strong pick for fans of Graphics and Open World. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "ホライゾン フォービドゥン ウエスト(Horizon Forbidden West)" by using its feel of 機械生命体, open world, and 弓狩猟 as the primary lens, weighting Graphics and Open World most heavily. Top similar titles include "ホライゾン ゼロ ドーン(Horizon Zero Dawn)", "Rise of the Ronin（ライズオブローニン）", "ドラゴンズドグマ2（Dragon's Dogma 2）".