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5 Stunning Settings in Horizon Zero Dawn
Make sure you explore these locations as you capture virtual photos of Aloy's world.
The world of Horizon Zero Dawn has a mysterious past, is populated with mechanical beasts, and sure does look good. The visuals and detailed environments of the game are said to be among the best that the PlayStation 4 has to offer. Whether you’re traversing the wide-open plains or viciously in battle against a giant metal dinosaur, there’s plenty of stunning settings to gaze at and take virtual photographs as you play the game.
Devil's Thirst in Horizon Zero Dawn
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Devil’s Thirst
This location is a ruined city that has a Tallneck roaming around. Despite the rural remains, there’s a lot of greenery scattered around, including many trees that block out areas from the sun and create some dynamic lighting and shadows within the area. While it’s good to get some shots of the mechanical beasts that linger around the area, the Tallneck you see walking can make any picture look majestic.
The ruins at Devil's Thirst in Horizon Zero Daw
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Rustwash
The desert in Horizon Zero Dawn may look barren and depressing in some respects, but it contains beautiful elements like any other region in the game. You can get a gorgeous view of the desert at nighttime when perched atop one of the cliffs facing the barren plains. Occasionally there will be Rock Breakers and Tramplers grazing in the distance, and you can observe and capture how they interact with other nearby machines.
Aloy Looks Out at a Stunning View
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Evening’s Sign (Sundom)
Evening’s Sign is a gate that is located in the west section of the Sundom region. There’s a lot of forest that covers the area around the gate, but it’s the waterfall by the cliff that you’ll most want to capture. The view overlooks a good chunk of land from a startling height. There’s also some great scenery nearby that’s perfect for a few snapshots, with rivers that lead directly towards the waterfall and have wildlife around all the time.
Mother's Heart in Horizon Zero Dawn
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Mother’s Crown
Mother’s Crown is one of the key locations you visit during the main story. It’s a fort made for the Nora tribe in the northern part of the Sacred Land. The village itself is populated with many of the Nora tribe going about their daily life, bustling with all kinds of activity. While there are other human settlements throughout Horizon Zero Dawn, this is the one you’ll get most familiar with early on.
The Grave Hoard in Horizon Zero Dawn
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The Grave-Hoard
In the most northern part of the map, high up in the mountains, is the Grave-Hoard. The snow falling down isn’t the only thing that makes this location cold. Here you’ll find the eerie remains of the Metal Devil in a snowy grave. Not only can you look over a large amount of land in the shadow of the mountain, but the gigantic, twisted tentacles of the Metal Devil give a very moody and intimidating vibe.
