Horizon Forbidden Westis the 2022 sequel toHorizon Zero Dawnand, as can be expected from a follow-up game,Horizon Forbidden Westhas a lot of new mechanics and ideas implemented into the gameplay compared to its predecessor. There are new machines to defeat alongside anew map to explore inHorizon Forbidden West. As well as those larger and more obvious changes, there are also some environmental barriers players must learn to overcome in the new game setting.
Firegleam marks one of those barriers and is likely the first environmental obstacle players will come across.Firegleam inHorizon Forbidden Westappears as a hybrid between a red crystal and fungus and can usually be found close to Relic Ruins in No Man’s Land. To destroy Firegleam, a player must progress inHorizon Forbidden West’sstory. However, once they know how to destroy Firegleam, it can prove to be a powerful tool in combat in addition to being an obstacle for players to pass through.
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OneHorizon Forbidden Westfan showed off the environmental power of Firegleam in a recent clip shared on Reddit. Outnumbered by rebels and on very hard difficulty, the player appears to be in quite the pinch, until they notice a spot of Firegleam on the wall behind them. Jamming their Igniter into the Firegleam, the player not only destroys the crystal and fungus, but also manage to take out their enemies in the following explosion.
A few fans in the comments of the clip praised the player for their quick thinking and use of their surroundings. OneHorizon Forbidden Westfan noted thatRost who is Aloy’s mentor inHorizon Zero Dawnwould be proud of her for following his teachings. Other fans noticed a different side of the cool moment as they pointed out the fact that the rebels patiently waited to attack Aloy while she ignited the Firegleam. While it would be tough on the player to be attacked during a lengthy animation, it does break the immersion for some that a fight pauses under specific circumstances.
Outside of the game itself,Horizon Forbidden Westfans have been showing off their appreciation for the game. One player made a custom shelf to place their collector’s edition statue on, while another decided they would make their own figure, crafting aHorizon Forbidden WestWatcher machine with a 3D printer. As withHorizon Zero Dawn,Forbidden Westis still proving to be an interesting game with details still to discover months after release.
Horizon Forbidden Westis available now on PS4 and PS5.
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