New Horizon Zero Dawn Info On Story, Skills & RPG Elements
Sep. 22, 2016New Horizon Zero Dawn Info On Story, Skills & RPG Elements
The details on story have been sparse to date as a deliberate move from Guerrilla to preserve a sense of discovery when players play the game for the first time. Players will be uncovering the mystery of what happened to the world along with protagonistAloy, through playing themain questas well asside queststhat can be obtained from leaders of othertribesin the world. The game will not be a solitary affair, as Aloy will have several connections to memorablecharactersshe meets.
While she learns what has transpired, Aloy will be improving herself through an RPG process that is light but present. As she defeatsenemiesand completesquests, she will earn experience that can then be exchanged to unlock newskills. Theupgradesystem will allow her to apply improvements to herweaponsandarmor, andcraftingwill allow her to create newitems. However, the game will not go too deep with hardcore RPG stat arrays, in favor of a more streamlined experience that won’t be too confusing, keeping a due focus on action.
The game’s difficulty is being balanced for players of all skill levels, with elements like optionalbossesavailable for players looking for a challenge. The game is being designed with a careful learning curve, and players can expect to be able to play the game along a style that suits them, be it stealth or aggression.
The RPG elements and playstyles available are all supported by theskill treesAloy can put points into:
Upgrading along these paths unlock new skills and stat boosts to improve Aloy’s effectiveness at engaging the mechanical creatures.
As the weeks go, the game’s core is starting to take shape. We had a chance to witness it in action during the Tokyo Game Show and the game is looking impressive. We’ll keep bringing more on Horizon Zero Dawn as the months come so keep checking back often.
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