I absolutely LOVE the Horizon game series by Guerrilla Games. Horizon Zero Dawn was straight up one of my favorite video games of all times, and this sequel Horizon Forbidden West delivers with all the winning elements of the original, only bigger and better.

This art book explores the huge collection of stunning concept art that was created for the game, with really expansive world building featuring a post-apocalyptic western United States. While the character/costume designs for new clans like the Tenakth as well as new machine designs like the Tremortusk and Shellsnapper are most certainly impressive, for me the highlight is still the environment designs. The artists have imagined a rich and lush world reclaimed by nature, and be it the establishments of the clans or the structures built by machines, all are done with great realism and imagination.

Book synopsis – A dynamic full-color hardcover featuring concept art and creator commentary chronicling the development of the next adventure in the epic Horizon saga.

When a mysterious red blight threatens to strangle all life, the heroic young Aloy must tackle new dangers in the mysterious frontier of the Forbidden West in order to save her world. The highly anticipated sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn has finally arrived, and with it, all new vibrant landscapes, jaw-dropping machines, and thrilling secrets to discover.

Follow Aloy on her next adventure with this beautiful chronicle created by Dark Horse Books in association with Guerrilla Games! The Art of Horizon Forbidden West uncovers the mysteries of a lost world with all new behind-the-scenes artwork and intimate developer commentary. Relive the unforgettable tale.

I can only imagine the sheer amount of skill, time and dedication that the artists put in to create this most impressive world, and while it looks amazing the experience and immersion is even better if you play the actual game, and I highly recommend it.

One small detail to note is that any new designs that came with the latest DLC expansion The Burning Shores are not included in this book, which is fully understandable considering that this book must have gone to print much earlier before the DLC was launched. All in all, this is fantastic art book and comes recommended.

The Art Of Horizon Forbidden West art book details :

– Dimensions – ‎ 9.24 x 0.94 x 12.25 inches
– Hardcover, 224 pages
– full color, in English

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