The live gameplay demo of Horizon Zero Dawn was undoubtedly one of the highlights of Sony’s E3 press conference this year, if not the whole expo. Although the fluid combat mechanics, diversity of weaponry and stunning game world all impressed, it wasn’t those aspects that blew me away. In fact, it has taken me until now to realize precisely what has captivated me so much about this open-world, action-focused RPG.
Whilst this year’s E3 saw a range of titles showcased by Sony, Microsoft and other major publishers, Nintendo’s offering very much focused on a single upcoming game: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Unprecedented swathes of live gameplay were shown during Nintendo’s ‘Treehouse’ presentations, and the show floor also had a playable demo, which many claim was the best of E3.