NPCs vs friends
Random casual comment - but sometimes on these Horizon subreddits I see discussions about the NPC’s that Aloy encounters, specifically those we meet during the main quest lines.
I’m currently on my 5th or 6th playthrough of HFW after ZD and felt the need to put it out there that (as sad as it might sound) I don’t just see the NPC’s we meet as NPCs but actual friends and allies with actual depth. The writers have created these characters with so much nuance and personality that there seems to a deeper (even emotional) bond that makes them more than just an “NPC”. And, after playing them both multiple times, I almost feel that these pivotal characters are a source of comfort. Not many games can produce that sentiment.
Anyone else felt the same?
(Side note - yes, I love these games and I’m not ashamed to admit all this).