Who doesn't love a game within a game? Many RPGs and open world adventures feature in-universe recreational activities — these can be simple mini-games or fully fleshed out experiences in their own right, like Gwent in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It sounds as though Guerrilla Games has been inspired by this, as the world of Horizon Forbidden West will be full of opportunities to play something called Strike.
There's not a whole lot of info about Strike right now; it's been extremely quietly "announced" in an FAQ on the PlayStation website. What we do know is that it's a "board game played by inhabitants of the world of Horizon", played using sculpted pieces representing the various animal-like machines that roam the land. "Aloy will be introduced to Strike in Horizon Forbidden West and she can challenge many different NPCs to a match," the FAQ states. We imagine the game will be Chess-like in nature, but we'll have to wait and see.
As part of all the pre-order business revealed earlier today, a couple of editions of the game mention Strike pieces — this is what they're referring to. For example, pre-ordering the Digital Deluxe edition will grant you an Apex Clawstrider Strike Piece, which you'll then be able to use in Strike matches in-game. It sounds to us like these Strike Pieces will be collectable throughout your journey, which is pretty cool.
Do you like the sound of Strike in Horizon Forbidden West? Can you see yourself losing hours of game time to this distraction? Don't go on strike in the comments section below.
[source playstation.com]
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I never played Gwent (or any of the Witcher games - I know, crazy) but the dice game in Valhalla was actually pretty cool - hoping this is at least as good
@Voltan Gwent totally pushed me through the Witcher 3 and helped me see its brilliance 😗
Always down for more card and board games of any kind. Looking forward to learning more about Strike.
Hm, interesting. But which edition do I have to buy to play it?
Ahh, I always play these in games I like. Even if it's not a genre I usually like (tower defense strategy in FF7 for instance, which I grew to like a lot somehow) I'll still try for 100%. Zombie Uprising, Gwent, Triple Triad, My Blaster Runs (really, really) Hot, I have mastered them all... If I've played the game through anyway.
Have to see how this plays out. Gwent was the only thing in TW3 I didn’t like.
I love games within big open world games! Gwent forever!
I was already going to pre-order this game, and everything I hear and see about it makes me want to play it more.
"Don't go on strike in the comments section below."
What are you gonna do about it? Hire some strike busting goons?
Tetra master in ff9, and gwent in witcher 3. Some of the best in- universe card games I ever played! Used to play the game just to challenge people to cards, with mates... Good times! Still never finished my deck, though 😔
Love this idea. Always enjoyed card games and such in the Final Fantasy games. Adds a nice wrinkle to the gameplay, and makes the world feel more real.
You've not lived until you've played Pazaak!
> fully fleshed out experiences in their own right, like Gwent in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
I wouldn't really call the RPG portions of Witcher 3 "fully fleshed out". More like, annoying trite blocking the next Gwent player.
A game within a game?? Someone call Silky!
Great, now can Aloy set up camp, rent a room or be able to have a house and just chill... it's why I love Rockstar's games.
Troubled NPC - "Machine rider, we desperately and urgently need your help!"
Aloy - "How about a game of Strike?"
Troubled NPC - **Smilingly nods**
Neat extra, I'll hopefully be somewhat okay at the mini game.
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