![]() ![]() When some of the first close-ups of Aloy’s new look were circulated around the internet, some gamers took offense to them and repackaged the Abby design conspiracy theories for Aloy.Īfter examining early versions of the new Aloy model for Horizon Forbidden West, some gamers claimed that the character looked a little… chunkier. Of course, when recreating a character for a new console, one can’t expect a flawless translation. Instead of recycling Aloy’s Zero Dawn character model for the sequel, Guerrilla Games made a new one designed to take advantage of the PlayStation 5’s graphical power. That brings us back to Horizon Forbidden West… Some Gamers Insist That Aloy’s Design Isn’t “Feminine” Enough ![]() While the initial controversy surrounding Abby and her design has died down, it still opened the door for more controversies that focused on the design of female video game characters. In fact, some of those gamers started to form a conspiracy theory that suggested Sony was intentionally trying to make its female video game leads look “masculine.” You probably wouldn’t think that would be a problem, but that design did not sit well with some gamers for a variety of reasons. She is no bodybuilder, but she definitely has more muscles than most of the other characters in that franchise. However, before all that, she left a bad first impression on some largely due to her looks. Abby soon found herself at the center of several controversies, most of which concerned her place in the narrative. While the first The Last of Us revolved around the survivors Joel and Ellie, the sequel introduced a new protagonist named Abby Anderson. Yes, that means that it’s time once again to talk about Abby. ![]() Many of them can be traced all the way back to The Last of Us Part 2‘s leaks. The seeds of Horizon Forbidden West’s various “controversies” were planted before the game was even released. Horizon Forbidden West’s Pre-Release Controversy and The Last of Us Part 2 Fallout Instead, let’s take a deeper look at some of the issues these negative reviews raise as they, and other comments around the internet, have left a trail of breadcrumbs that bring us closer to the source of this apparent dissatisfaction. Now, it would be reductive to claim all the people who left these negative reviews were trolls. Granted, critics and gamers disagreeing is nothing new, but a suspicious number of Metacritic users have given Forbidden West a bad score - and have reviewed that game and that game only. However, user scores are all over the place. Critics shower praise on the game, and their scores have yet to dip below a 60 out of 100. When you check out the Metacritic reception for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of Forbidden West, you might notice a discrepancy in opinions. However, the game is also attracting a notable number of negative reviews that are…weird…to say the least. The game certainly has its flaws but is otherwise a solid and enjoyable experience that has won over many gamers and critics. Horizon Forbidden West is one of the most highly anticipated games of the year. ![]()
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