Horizon: Zero Dawn gets the graphical remaster a modern classic deserves

"remastered" video games keep terrific older titles viable on new generations of hardware.

At their worst, they can feel like a cash-in.

The game tells the story of a future Earth long after catastrophe has ruined the planet.

The payoff was a gorgeous open world with such distinctive art direction that developer put out a hardcover book showcasing the design work that went into the game.