Horizon Call of the Mountain

Horizon Call of the Mountain is an action-adventure video game developed by Guerrilla Games and Firesprite. Part of the Horizon series, the game was released by publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment in February 2023 as a launch title for the PlayStation VR2 virtual reality headset.

Horizon Call of the Mountain
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)Sony Interactive Entertainment
Composer(s)
  • Alistair Kerley
  • Frankie Harper
SeriesHorizon
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)PlayStation 5
ReleaseFebruary 22, 2023
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

The game is played from a first-person perspective. Described as "a master at climbing and archery", Ryas, the game's protagonist, is equipped with a hunter bow which can be used to defeat various robotic creatures in the game. While the game is largely linear, there are multiple paths for players to explore and approach their objectives.[1] As the player progresses in the game, they will unlock additional tools and gears, allowing players to be more efficient in both exploration and combat.[2] In addition to the main story, the game features a scenic mode named "Machine Safari", a guided tour of the game's landscape.[3]

Story

The game's story follows Ryas, a former Shadow Carja rebel who is sentenced to atone for his crimes by joining an expedition sent to investigate a new threat to the Sundom. During his journey, Ryas will meet numerous new and returning characters, including franchise protagonist Aloy.[4]

Development

Horizon Call of the Mountain was developed by Guerrilla Games, which developed Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, and Firesprite, a UK-based studio which had worked on VR titles including The Playroom and The Persistence.[5] The game was announced during Sony's CES 2022 press conference in January 2022.[6] It was released for the PlayStation VR2 headset on February 22, 2023 as its launch title.[7]

Reception

Horizon Call of the Mountain received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[8]

Many reviewers said that it is a great showcase for the PS VR2,[18] and a "must-have" title.[19] The visuals and the vistas were especially well received.[12][20] The climbing gameplay was also said to be "intuitive",[21] although a bit tiring at times.[20] Many enjoyed the combat,[22] and praised it suitability for VR,[23] while others have found it limited.[14]

References
  1. "Horizon Call of the Mountain – Hands-On Impressions". IGN. September 14, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  2. Grodt, Jill (June 2, 2022). "Horizon Call Of The Mountain Gets Gameplay Trailer, But No Release Date". Game Informer. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  3. Clark, Nicole (June 2, 2022). "Horizon Call of the Mountain will immerse players in machine-filled wilds". Polygon. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  4. Wales, Matt (June 2, 2022). "PSVR2's Horizon Call of the Mountain gets first proper gameplay trailer". Eurogamer. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  5. Borthwick, Ben (September 21, 2022). "Horizon Call of the Mountain officially announced as first PSVR2 game for PS5". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  6. Brown, Andy (January 5, 2022). "'Horizon Call Of The Mountain' revealed as a PSVR2 exclusive from Guerrilla". NME. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  7. Stewart, Marcus (November 2, 2022). "Sony Reveals PlayStation VR2 Release Date, Price, Bundle, And New Games". Game Informer. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  8. "Horizon Call of the Mountain for PlayStation 5". Metacritic. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  9. Carter, Chris (February 20, 2023). "Review: Horizon Call of the Mountain". Destructoid. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  10. Hilliard, Kyle (February 16, 2023). "Horizon Call of the Mountain Review - A Mountain Too High". Game Informer. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  11. Hussain, Tamoor (February 16, 2023). "Horizon Call Of The Mountain Review - New Heights". GameSpot. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  12. Loveridge, Sam (February 16, 2023). "Horizon Call of the Mountain review: "Stunning, captivating, and truly Horizon"". GamesRadar+. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  13. Cardy, Simon (February 16, 2023). "Horizon Call of the Mountain Review". IGN. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  14. Barker, Sammy (February 16, 2023). "Horizon Call of the Mountain Review (PS5)". Push Square. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  15. Silver, Dan (February 16, 2023). "Horizon Call of the Mountain, review: Stunning PSVR2 game shows the power of next gen virtual reality". The Telegraph. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  16. Middler, Jordan (February 16, 2023). "Review: Horizon Call of the Mountain is PlayStation VR2's killer app". Video Games Chronicle. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  17. Orry, Tom (February 16, 2023). "Horizon Call of the Mountain review: The view is worth the climb". VG247. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  18. "Horizon Call Of The Mountain Review (PSVR2) - The Climb Meets Horizon In This Stellar, Yet Linear PSVR2 Showcase". PlayStation Universe. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  19. "Horizon Call of the Mountain". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  20. Seagrave, Richard (February 16, 2023). "Horizon Call of the Mountain Review". GameSpew. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  21. Henley, Stacey (February 16, 2023). "Horizon Call Of The Mountain Review - It's The Climb". TheGamer. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  22. Burke, Ron (February 16, 2023). "Horizon: Call of the Mountain PSVR2 review -- "Survival requires perfection"". GAMING TREND. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  23. Lang, Ben (February 16, 2023). "'Horizon Call of the Mountain' Review – A Visual Feast That Takes VR Climbing to New Heights". Road to VR. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
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