Summary
Horizon: Forbidden Westis finally available to experience on PC, and with that comes questions regarding how the game stacks up against the original PS5 version. Two years after its release,Horizon: Forbidden Westnow brings the sequel to PC gamers, and in a world where PC ports can be a bit rocky compared to its original console version,Forbidden Westhas been optimized incredibly well.
There has been a recent trend of Sony exclusives getting PC ports. However, this doesn’t always go according to plan. Last year’s notoriousPC launch forThe Last of Uswas one of the biggest stories of the year, shining a light on a major problem when it comes to optimizing games for the PC. Despite some PC ports not being fully optimized at launch, there are some ports that are handled incredibly well, andForbidden Westis thankfully one of them.
Forbidden West’s PC Version Vs The PS5
With theHorizonfranchise being a Sony exclusive, it’s expected that the PS5 version is the optimal version of the game, but the PC port is actually a really close contender. Although it ultimately depends on personal preference, at the end of the day,Forbidden West’s PC port may prove to be just as good as the PS5 version.
Visuals On PC VS PS5
One of the biggest upgradesForbidden Westboasts compared to its predecessor,Zero Dawn, is the jaw-dropping improvement in visuals. WhenZero Dawnreleased, it was already visually impressive, butForbidden Westturned everything up to the next level. With visuals being such an important aspect ofexperiencingForbidden West, there may be some concern from those who want to play on PC that the game may not look as good. Thankfully, the game looks just as good, if not better, on the PC as it does on PS5. None of the visual depth is lost, allowing the beauty of the game to be fully enjoyed on both platforms.
Frame Rate
When it comes to the frame rate of both versions of the game, they’re pretty comparable, but the PS5 is slightly better overall. BothForbidden West’s PC portand its PS5 version can manage quite a steady 60FPS, and although there are frame rate dips in both versions, it seems as though the PC version can experience them more often, especially during cut scenes. Despite this small difference, it’s not really a huge issue forForbidden West, and doesn’t make the experience any less fun than the PS5.
One Big Benefit of The PS5 Version
Comparing both versions of the game to each other is difficult because the PC port is quite impressive compared to its PS5 counterpart. However, there is one specific feature that can make the PS5 version more fun, and that’s the game’s controls. Although it’s ultimately subjective, playingForbidden Westwith a mouse and keyboard isn’t always an ideal way to experience the game. The haptic feedback and overallgameplay inForbidden Westis best enjoyed with a controller, and missing these features can take away some of the magic.
Nixxes, the developer responsible forForbidden West’s PC port, also had great success with theMiles Moralesport, proving that the studio is highly skilled at optimizing Sony exclusives for the PC.
Despite some slight differences that can make the PS5 version a little bit better depending on a player’s preferences,Forbidden West’s PC port is an incredible way to experience the game overall. From the visuals to the performance,Forbidden Weston the PC has proven itself to be a port that has managed to bypass the fate ofless than stellar PC port launches. For PC players who have been waiting for the port but are worried about it performing worse than the PS5,Forbidden Westis just as fun on this new platform.
