

He's not a huge focus in "The Frozen Wilds," but the DLC actually does teach Aloy quite a bit about her mysterious companion and his background. Players haven't experienced much of a character arc with Sylens. Sylens's primary goal is to learn about what happened to modern civilization, and while at times he can be blunt and insensitive, it seems like he's just after knowledge for knowledge's sake. But with Horizon Forbidden West coming out later this year, players might want to consider revisiting "The Frozen Wilds."Īlthough Sylens is one of the most important characters in Horizon Zero Dawn, he didn't get a lot of character development in the first game. "The Frozen Wilds" features enemies that are effective even against the secret Shield Weaver armor. It's an all-around great time, but it does take quite a few hours to complete and not every player may feel up to completing the most difficult section of Aloy's story. "The Frozen Wilds" feels a little bit like Witcher 3's larger expansion, "Blood and Wine." The Horizon DLC is nowhere near as large as that, but it does open up a new area of the map and allows Aloy to obtain improved gear, new armor, and adds innovative new weapons to her arsenal.

While the story isn't completely detached from the events of the main game, it does stand on its own. For those that enjoyed the original game, it's a must-play and offers a much-needed difficulty boost alongside a captivating new story. For fans of Horizon Zero Dawn, "The Frozen Wilds" DLC is an amazing expansion that takes Aloy to brutal Northern territory, where she encounters a new tribe and faces off against monstrous new machines.
