SEOUL / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – NCsoft’s new MMORPG Horizon Steel Frontiers is causing a stir in the gaming community. While the gameplay appears promising and excites fans of the Horizon series, there are also points of criticism. The depiction of the characters in particular differs greatly from the previous style and causes discussions among the players.
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NCsoft’s new MMORPG Horizon Steel Frontiers has caught the attention of the gaming community with its first gameplay trailer. Fans of the Horizon series, known for its gripping stories and the iconic protagonist Aloy, are excited about the multiplayer implementation. But despite the enthusiasm, there are also critical voices, especially when it comes to the character design.
The games Horizon: Zero Dawn and Horizon: Forbidden West have made a name for themselves through their unique post-apocalyptic world. In this world where humanity lives in tribes and fights against highly advanced machines, Aloy plays a central role. She is a strong, independent protagonist who stands out from other video game heroines with her realistic portrayal. However, this authenticity seems to be missing in the new MMORPG, which is met with incomprehension by many fans.
When developing Horizon Steel Frontiers, NCsoft based its development heavily on previous games. Gameplay is reminiscent of Horizon: Forbidden West’s action-packed combat system, with some adjustments for multiplayer mode. Players can take on different roles, such as a Carja trapper or a Nora hunter. But while the world and the machines have been adopted almost faithfully, the character designs differ greatly from the previous style.
The depiction of female characters in the MMORPG is more in line with the typical style of many Asian MMORPGs: detailed faces with large eyes and slim bodies. These designs contrast with previous representations in the Horizon series, which featured realistic and down-to-earth characters. Many players no longer feel represented by this change and criticize the departure from the previous style.
Despite these points of criticism, anticipation for Horizon Steel Frontiers remains high. The game offers the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of the Horizon series together with friends and fight against the powerful machines. The developers now face the challenge of meeting fans’ expectations while at the same time getting new players excited about the MMORPG.
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