Was there really a need for a Horizon Zero Dawn remaster? We tell you what we think about the new PlayStation

ANDlaunch Horizon Zero Dawn Update has left many PS5 and PC users asking themselves: Was this really necessary? While this is a thorny question, it makes sense that more than one and more than two people have asked it since we’re talking about a video game that has been on the market for less than 10 years. Let’s remember that the original game appeared in Europe on March 1, 2017. Of course, this situation sets a somewhat dangerous precedent, as remakes and remasters may end up taking over the market sooner than expected.

However, I am not going to talk to you about this issue, since it is not a topic that concerns us at the moment. What we’re really interested in is whether this remastering meets our standards… and I’m telling you that yes, because Nixxes work is almost flawless. What’s interesting is that although it costs €49.99, the upgrade only costs €9.99 if you already own the original game. If you once enjoyed it and want to explore this world again, the included improvements are more than noticeable and you will notice it from the first moment.

This is our take on the Horizon Zero Dawn update.

And generally speaking, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is the same as the original in terms of storytelling, but includes a lot of technical improvements. This situation is especially evident in the graphics section, where a fairly large qualitative leap is observed. Moreover, We can say that Dawn and Forbidden West are now almost on the same level.as the former reuses the latter’s technology to catch up. And what does this mean? Well, graphically it was a pretty big upgrade.

Essentially, we can say that we are waiting for a remaster that improves the game from its very core, adding new textures and integrating new models into its world. Now there is more vegetation, more detail and more life in general. And although it may seem stupid, If Horizon Zero Dawn was already surprising in 2017 with how organic its world was… well, now it’s bigger and better. The art direction was one of its best assets at the time, even though it had certain graphical shortcomings.

Today, while not the most cutting-edge game in the world, it has taken several steps forward, feeling like a true next-gen video game thanks to (among other things) improved lighting system that integrates. And while it may seem strange, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered inherits some of the best qualities of Horizon Forbidden West, its sequel. Of course, this has its limitations since it wasn’t redesigned from the ground up.

At least not completely, since in reality there are elements rebuilt from the very foundation. Thanks to this, we can say that Nixxes work is truly outrageous. While many rightly believe that this remastering was not entirely necessary, we can also confidently say that it is truly insane… in a good way. For example, thanks to the added improvements, Dialogues and interactions between characters have become much more flexible.

Previously, when we were talking to the character, his reactions and facial movements were somewhat stiff. Now it has become more organic, and this word best describes HZD Remastered.. Graphically this is another bummer. In addition to re-recording numerous elements using motion capture, they improved almost all the textures of Aloy and the rest of the characters appearing in the game. Or, what’s the same thing, graphically we couldn’t ask for more than what they included.

In terms of performance, the included improvements did not impact the experience in any way. The same modes of the original game are retained, so we can choose between reducing frames per second in exchange for a better completion or vice versa. With all this on the table, Today is the best way to start getting acquainted with the world of Aloy It is thanks to its remastering, as it represents very noticeable improvements over the original.

And while it’s true that one can argue about the need to release it so soon, what’s not up for debate is the good job that Nikxes did. Their work is virtually flawless because, on a technical level, evolution is truly outrageous. Also, I don’t think €9.99 to upgrade from the original version to the remastered version is too expensive considering everything it includes. Without further ado, I think the end result is simply excellent..