The shorelines overlook a glassy ocean and the various archipelagos feature thick jungles, paradisical meadows, and thermal vents powerful enough to lift Aloy to the skies. This is welcome, as Burning Shores contain some of the most beautiful environments ever seen in the franchise. Burning Shores, which is a PS5 exclusive, offers improved visuals, making it one of the best-looking current-gen games. Horizon Forbidden West is already a gorgeous game filled with lush natural environments and futuristic, sci-fi cauldrons.
The Environmental Design of Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores This includes Kotallo who loses an arm but can keep up with Aloy when she goes on daring quests, as well as Talanah who defies the norms of the Carja tribe by becoming the first woman leader of the Hunters Lodge. During Aloy’s adventures, she meets a slew of characters that fall outside of societal norms yet can still do very impressive things. The queer narrative is an extension of themes that have been woven throughout the franchise.