The water rendering is exquisite, and the vistas can be breathtaking. The game world is nothing short of stunning: Green forests alternate with post-apocalyptic scenes, and snow-capped mountains with colorful valleys. The upside is that it has a certain fitness factor, and you'll find it's good for your arms and shoulders. After two hours of climbing - and there is a lot of climbing - I can clearly see the ground that I covered. This VR game requires stamina, especially in the arms. Even though I'm slowly getting used to it, it feels like pure adrenaline coursing through my veins. It's not uncommon for me to be hanging with one hand (never letting go of the grip button!), miles above the ground, with a fantastic view, and having to pull and operate a climbing tool (such as a rope launcher) with the other hand, and then swing along the rope to the next handhold. I have to get used to dizzy heights, though. There are more exciting, thrilling, and sometimes slightly scary moments (almost no jump scares), but I won't spoil them for you. Ĭheck your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. That is, until you have to jump over a precipice onto a rock face with a pair of pickaxes in your hand. Keep one hand on the mountain and you'll be fine. Horizon lets you climb and dangle high above magnificent vistas. The only possible problem is if you suffer from an incurable fear of heights. Horizon Call of the Mountain looks incredibly good, is extremely detailed, has great animated NPCs - fans of the series will kneel before Aloy! - and thrilling, sometimes epic battles, despite the movement limitations. It's a stunning example of what VR can do, and what a popular and familiar game world can look like in VR. I am celebrating Horizon like no other VR game in recent years.