The video is a discussion of the game "Horizon Forbidden West" by Gameranx host Falcon. He shares ten hidden or overlooked features and aspects of the game.
1. The game has a quick swap feature for weapons that is hidden in the control settings and turned off by default.
2. It includes a motion-aiming option that uses the PlayStation controller's gyro features for more precise aiming.
3. The skill tree is larger and more complex than in the first game, with some skills not being telegraphed.
4. There are no more Fast Travel Packs, but they are required only if you want to fast-travel without using a campfire.
5. Players can use Fast Travel Packs to avoid drowning in sunken caves.
6. The weather in the game is randomly generated for each save, so players can change the weather by reloading the game.
7. The quick select menu can get overloaded, but players can adjust the items in the menu to make selections easier.
8. There's a setting that highlights climbable surfaces, making climbing easier.
9. Sidequests can affect the main quest in surprising ways, such as triggering unique dialogue or new scenes.
10. There's a button to put away your weapon, which is not self-evident from the UI.
Falcon also provides tips on which skills to prioritize in the skill tree, such as the Triple Notch skill for firing multiple arrows at once, and Ammo Expert for cheaper crafting of weapon ammo. He emphasizes the importance of planning ahead in resource management and crafting.
1. The game "Horizon Forbidden West" has a feature called "Weapon Quick Swap" that can be turned on in the control settings.
2. With "Weapon Quick Swap" turned on, players can quickly swap between the two most recently used weapons by tapping L1.
3. The "Motion Aiming" option is available in the game, allowing players to aim with the assistance of the PlayStation controller's gyro features.
4. The skill tree in "Horizon Forbidden West" is larger compared to the first game, and players can get skill points by completing sidequests.
5. The "Triple Notch" skill in the Hunter tree allows players to fire up to three arrows at the same time, making it great for taking out weak spots on machines.
6. Players can avoid drowning in the game by using a Fast Travel Pack while underwater.
7. The weather in the game is randomly generated every time a save is loaded, and players can change the weather by reloading the game.
8. The quick select menu can get overloaded, but players can reorganize their equipment by opening the item crafting menu and swapping out items.
9. The "Climbing Annotations Always On" setting can make climbing easier by highlighting handholds automatically.
10. Sidequests in the game can affect the main quest in surprising ways, and players can get unique dialogue and scenes by completing certain sidequests before advancing the story.
11. There is a button for putting away a weapon, which can be done by hitting L1 to open the weapon wheel and then pressing R3.
12. Fast Travel Packs are not required for fast travel in "Horizon Forbidden West", but they can be used if players want to fast-travel without using a campfire.