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0.0 hrs last two weeks / 95.5 hrs on record (84.2 hrs at review time)
Posted: 18 May, 2022 @ 3:01pm
Updated: 24 May, 2022 @ 11:33pm

Thank You

Let me start by saying "Thank You", to all those involved in delivering this game, you should all be proud of yourselves. The story, the unique interpretation of the world, the atmosphere, demonstrate your commitment, that you poured your soul into this one.

Actual Review

In this game you will play as Aloy, a curious young female who's been outcast by her tribe and finds shelter to another outcast, Rost, who will serve as her mentor and protector. After a big event, Aloy embarks into an adventure to find more about her origins and the truths of the world.
In the quest for truth, Aloy will have to face malicious humans and machines, with a spear and a bow as her main weapons. Some enemies may be too strong to face head-on, so Aloy will have to think of ways to wear out her enemies, before landing the finishing blow. As the story progresses, Aloy will be adding more situational weapons into her arsenal, that will add more depth into her combat ability.
During her journey, Aloy will have to make some choices, to show empathy (heart), be rational (brain) or aggressive (fist) in a situation. Her choices shape some responses, but no achievement or completion related events hinge upon particular options.

At the time of the review, I have completed the main game, along with the DLC ('The Frozen Wilds'), which is already included and does not need to be purchased separately.

This game is recommended for people that enjoy Action-Adventure games, and want to experience a unique interpretation of how the world may look in the distant future, accompanied by a fantastic story telling.

Tips

1. Do not enter the DLC zone (the snowy area in the north-east corner of the map) before having met a certain character named Sylens in person
2. You need to explicitly finish a NG+ run on Ultra Hard to unlock the achievements:
- New Game+ Completed
- Ultra Hard Completed
- All achievements obtained
so play whichever difficulty you fancy for the first run (I'd recommend Normal)
3. Always scan the area around you to find any possible secrets / items, they will be handy
4. Even though the Side Quests, the Errands and the additional content from the DLC are not required to complete the main story, they have helped me to get a better grasp of the world Aloy is surviving in
5. In case you play on Linux, use Proton Experimental, in my 80 hours gameplay, I didn't have a single issue
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