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The Wild Wild West Horizon Zero Dawn is probably one of my top five video games of all time, and with its massive success, a sequel was inevitable.  Horizon Forbidden West  picks up Aloy’s story in a bigger, bolder, and more stunning world, adding new mechanics, weapons, and challenges while keeping everything that made the first game so special. Like most sequels, it refines and builds upon the original formula rather than completely reinventing it. And honestly, I couldn't ask for anything else. Guerrilla Games once again proves that they’re masters of world-building. The world of Forbidden West is absolutely stunning — lush jungles, vast deserts, underwater ruins, and high-tech remnants of the old world all blend seamlessly into a breathtaking landscape. Some of the underwater sections, in particular, are phenomenal and among the most memorable moments in the game. Aloy returns as the fierce and determined heroine we know and love. The game picks up not long after the even...