‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ Gameplay: Protagonist Aloy Could Be Joined By Other Characters In The Future

"Horizon Zero Dawn's" Aloy is 2017's coolest leading lady, and Sony has already gone on record to proclaim that the team wants her to become a PlayStation icon of the future. However, she may not always be the game's chief protagonist, according to Guerrilla Games.

In a recent interview with Gamereactor, Guerrilla's Senior Producer Angela Gillespie said she thinks Aloy will always be a part of the series, but it doesn't mean she'll remain as the lead character in future installments. "I think Aloy will always be a part of 'Horizon: Zero Dawn,' but as you might have seen, there is a big number of characters and tribes in the game, and we have a rich history," Gillespie said.

"We spent years developing these tribes, so there is a possibility for other characters in the future, but Aloy will always remain in 'Horizon: Zero Dawn,'" the producer added. The review embargo for the game was lifted recently, and so far it has received positive reviews - PlayStation Lifestyle gave it a 10/10.

"Horizon Zero Dawn's" gameplay is surprisingly very compelling. In the game, players take on the role of Aloy, a girl who is born in questionable circumstances to the Nora tribe, forest-dwellers headed by matriarchs. While an elder in the game sees Aloy as a blessing from the God of her people, others regard her an omen, and thus, should be shunned. Aloy has to win a test called The Proving for her to be allowed back into the Nora tribe, if that's something a player wants. Guerrilla Games gave the game the open-world treatment, but for those looking for a more linear experience, you can find it here.

"Horizon Zero Dawn" releases on Feb. 28 in North America and March 1 in Europe for PlayStation 4. It is also available for PS4 Pro, to see the game in 4K HDR.