Horizon 3's Cauldrons MUST Steal Zelda's Genius! My Dream Upgrade Plan
Explore the thrilling parallels between Horizon and Zelda, highlighting how Zelda's diverse shrines could elevate Horizon 3's open-world experience with better puzzles and rewards.
Yo fellow gamers! As a hardcore Horizon fan who's sunk 500+ hours into Aloy's world while also obsessing over Tears of the Kingdom, I can't ignore the crazy parallels between these two masterpieces. 🤯 Both dropped in the same years (Zero Dawn/Breath of Wild in 2017, Forbidden West/Tears in 2023), both feature post-apocalyptic robot dinosaurs, and both let us loose in jaw-dropping open worlds. But here's the tea: Horizon's Cauldrons feel like discount Zelda Shrines, and Guerrilla needs to level up for Horizon 3! ✨
Let’s break down why Tears of the Kingdom’s 152 Shrines of Light absolutely slap compared to Horizon’s Cauldrons:
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🧠 Brain-Melting Variety: Zelda shrines range from 2-minute combat drills to multi-stage physics puzzles (remember catapulting between sky islands in Gikaku Shrine?). Meanwhile, most Horizon Cauldrons reuse the same "flip switches + fight boss" formula.
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💎 Rewards Worth Grinding For: Completing all Zelda shrines nets you the god-tier Ancient Hero’s Aspect armor 💪. Horizon? Medicinal mushrooms and common machine parts. Seriously?
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⚡️ Scale & Surprise: Some Zelda shrines are hidden in waterfalls or caves – no two feel identical. Horizon’s 12 Cauldrons? They’re as predictable as a Watcher’s patrol route.
| Feature | Horizon Cauldrons | Zelda Shrines |
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| Count | 12 total | 152 |
| Puzzle Depth | Basic lever puzzles | Physics/time-bending challenges |
| Boss Fights | Similar mini-bosses (Tideripper was dope though!) | Varies from tutorials to combat arenas |
| Completion Reward | Override codes + crafting mats | Unique armor/weapons + Aspect armor |
And don’t get me started on that criminally short Cauldron list! We’ve only gotten:
- SIGMA, RHO, XI, ZETA, EPSILON, TAU, GEMINI, MU, IOTA, KAPPA, CHI, THETA
People Also Ask
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Can you override Far Zenith machines in Forbidden West? NOPE 😤 – and that’s exactly why Horizon 3 needs Cauldron upgrades!
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What’s the hardest Zelda shrine? Gikaku’s crystal catapult made me rage-quit twice… worth it for those Zonaite Shin Guards though!
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Why are Cauldrons important? Without them, Aloy can’t override new machines – but they deserve better loot!
Here’s my personal wishlist for Horizon 3: Imagine micro-Cauldrons designed by Nemesis using Far Zenith tech! We could have:
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Gravity-defying laser mazes in floating ruins 🌌
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Stealth-focused Cauldrons where you hack machines ala Watch Dogs
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Co-op puzzle chambers (since LEGO Horizon proved it works!)
Rewards? Give me Zenith-powered armor that glows like a Sunwing 🔥 or weapons that shoot black holes! And if you clear ALL Cauldrons? Unlock overrides for Horus-class titans – because who wouldn’t want to ride a metal devil?!
So I’m throwing this question out there: If Guerrilla borrowed Zelda’s shrine magic, would Horizon 3 become the ultimate open-world masterpiece? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
P.S. Guerrilla devs if you’re watching… I will trade my PS7 beta access for a Cauldron redesign. Just sayin’. 😉