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Scored entertainment-first on WhatSphere's content-balance model 2

Its executive producer stated on the record that "when the concept of Horizon was created in 2011, there were three core elements that did not change, including Aloy as our main character - she was never in qu…" 1. Taken together, the content-balance model places it entertainment-first at 3 of 100 2.

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    Creator statementexecutive producer: "When the concept of Horizon was created in 2011, there were three core elements that did not change, including Aloy as our main character - she was never in question. The team also cast the net widel…"Guerrilla Games developer interviews, various outlets source ↗
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    Content balanceAdvocacy 3 of 100, tier entertainment-first.WhatSphere content-balance model, score_version 1

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Synopsis

Welcome to a vibrant world rich with the beauty of nature – but inhabited by awe-inspiring, highly advanced machines. As a young machine hunter named Aloy, you must unravel the mysteries of this world and find your own destiny.

Young MaleYoung FemaleMature MaleMature Female
Primary audienceYoung Men
Mainstream

Quadrant Scores

Young Men
68
Young Women
57
Older Men
43
Older Women
32
Advocacy7
Entertainment

Audience Representation

LGBTQ+
0
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Cast & Crew

Guerrilla Games (game director)