The long-awaited arrival of Horizon Forbidden West on the PC platform marks a major milestone for gamers everywhere. The game originally debuted in 2022 on the PlayStation 4 and 5, and has now been ported to the Windows platform after 2 years of development. As a seasoned player who thoroughly enjoyed both Zero Dawn and Forbidden West on PlayStation consoles, I was not too keen to try my hand at the PC edition. Having already enjoyed the storyline and fought against robot animals on console multiple times, I thought I would approach the PC version with caution.

Horizon Forbidden West is a sequel to Zero Dawn, continuing Alloy’s journey through a post-apocalyptic world now dominated by machines. Amidst the chaos lies a deadly plague, forcing Alloy and her allies to unravel its mysteries. The game is huge and promises hours of immersive gameplay.

Having grown accustomed to the simplicity of the controls while playing on a PS controller, I found the transition to PC somewhat daunting. Movement, combat, and interaction, which were effortless on console, suddenly felt more complex on PC. PS controllers are intuitively designed, with single keys that perform multiple functions. For example, the joystick controls both movement and running. On PC, however, additional inputs are required, such as pressing the Shift key separately to initiate running.

As a seasoned PC gamer, I quickly adapted to the game’s mechanics and was fully immersed within the first hour. Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition offers an engaging mix of gripping combat, a rich story, and a unique universe revolving around the conflict between woman and machine. It is undoubtedly a must-have addition to any gaming library and I highly recommend experiencing it on a rig that supports high resolutions, such as a dual-screen setup or a gaming laptop with 2K or 4K support. Playing on lower settings would only detract from the game’s immersive experience and visual fidelity.