Returnal still slaps, Demon’s Souls is a fantastic remake, and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is gorgeous. But, for the most part, I think we’re still waiting for the proper watershed moment that signifies this generation has finally kicked off.
But there are some oases in this bland, cross-generational desert. And one of them has just been made available for no extra cost on PlayStation Plus. Horizon Forbidden West has its problems, sure, but it absolutely excels as a graphical powerhouse that really shows off what the PS5 can achieve on a good day. Whether you’re standing on a rocky outcrop, watching the clouds bleed into mist in the sky, or admiring the way that a campfire illuminates the soft peach fuzz on Aloy’s face, I cannot get over how good Forbidden West looks.