I am pleased to say that over this past weekend, I finally started the backlog challenge-not-a-challenge from Nerds Gone Platinum. First up on the list is Horizon Zero Dawn. This is a game I’ve started twice before. No idea why I didn’t continue each time, but I’m sure it had something to do with game reviews. Or maybe a new game release. Who knows.
This is the first time I’ve actually attempted the Proving.I’m not sure if I’m grateful or mad that I didn’t do it sooner. If I had, I definitely wouldn’t have stopped playing. While I would have known about its greatness sooner, I probably wouldn’t have gotten any work done either. It’s a toss-up between loving it sooner and not getting in trouble at work. Perhaps this is best, where I can love it AND not fall behind review deadlines.
Regardless, I’m finally playing it, and I’m having an absolute ball. I already see myself clearing out all of the side quests and collectibles.
That said, though, I doubt it will take me 123 hours to complete, unlike Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. That’s another reason why I’m glad I waited until now. HZD‘s map intimidated me back then. After playing ACOdyssey and dealing with that massive of a map, I’m not sure what would scare me. I was cleaning my office over the weekend a bit, and just for grins, I pulled out my strategy guide maps for HZD, ACOrigins, and ACOdyssey. What was once overwhelming now seems completely doable and “not as bad.” When it comes time to play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, I’m going to have to hope that map isn’t ACOdyssey large either.
I also see myself hunting down all of the machines. Literally all of them. I love easy ways to become overpowered. It’s how I roll in RPGs, action games, and action-adventure. Actually, it’s how I roll in all games.
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