So, I haven't played this game, or read the first volume of this series, and I'm not going to get mad at this volume because of that. I went in expected to be confused (which I am, a bit), but that's on me.
Aloy and Erend are tracking Korl; Erend blames Korl for the death of his sister, Ersa, and seeks revenge. As they hunt, Aloy asks Erend to tell her the story of what happened to Ersa, and that is the main part of this book, in between fighting off machines and such. We get an exciting story full of intrigue, betrayal, and hard-won wisdom, but this will mean a lot more to someone that's played the game than someone like me who hasn't. The story is self-contained if you are familiar with what came before it (and honestly, I got most of what was going on, I just missed out on the back story), no cliffhanger ending, and the art was quite nice.

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Thank you to Titan comics and netgalley for providing me with this e-arc

Horizon Zero Dawn is a game that holds a very special place in my life and when I found out there were comics that expand this world I was beyond excited.

The art work is so so stunning and brings so much life to the world with the old and new characters, expanding on their stories.

If you haven't played the game I highly suggest playing it but these graphics novel are a gem to the universe of Horizon.

I used to watch my husband play the game Horizon Zero Dawn when it first came out and I loved the vivid landscapes and the music. The characters contrasted so much with the machines and that made it stand out to me even more. This graphic novel focused more on a side character and his mission to avenge his sister's murder. I loved the single-mindedness of his quest mingled with the storytelling of his past. I also love how supportive Aloy is when usually she is the main star of the game.

Some working knowledge of the game is helpful to understand this graphic novel, but it's 100% required to enjoy it. I also didn't read vol. 1 and I was able to understand and enjoy vol. 2 without feeling like I missed out on anything.

What I loved: the juxtaposition of humanity and nature with anthropomorphic machines, the beautiful illustration details and the vivid colors.

The art was beautiful and I felt like I was seeing a more in-depth view of a side quest mission.

Thank you Titan Books and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you for this. The artwork for this is beautiful. Visually this is just wonderful to look at. It isn't the easiest to read on the Netgalley app, which is an issue with the app not the book.

Aloy and Talanah 5eva also Erend. LOVE It

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review!

Thank you to Titan Comics and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Horizon Zero Dawn: Liberation is a sci-fi/fantasy graphic Novel based off the PlayStation game, Horizon Zero Dawn.

The graphic novel follows Erend and Aloy on a side quest from the main events of the game during which we get a little story about Erend's sister, Ersa, who we never met in the game.

I really enjoyed reading this graphic novel.

First off, the illustrations are phenomenal! There's so much detail, which led to me having a little chuckle to myself with some of the facial expressions of Erend.

The story doesn't have much purpose other than to give you more insight into the characters and their relationships. It was great for affirming the trust and friendship between Erend and Aloy's characters which is always there in the games whenever the two characters met. We also get to see a side to Erend that is never really addressed in the game, that of his affection for his sister and why it was built on such a solid foundation.

This was the perfect little read for me just now, as the second game, Horizon Forbidden West was released last week and being back with these characters in new quest has made me eager to dive into the game and see where their stories go next.

ARC Copy...I admit I was excited to OK-ed for the ARC because I am interested in the world of the games despite never have played it. However I am aware of the tribal future premise, Aloy and all the beasts are metal. Felt exciting to read and fun to read through.

Thank you to Titan Comics and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Horizon Zero Dawn, Vol. 2: Liberation by Anne Toole is a sci-fi/fantasy graphic novel that reminded me of Dune meets Mad Max. The story is set on Horizon, a post-apocalyptic Earth full of machines, tribes, and ruins. The story revolves around Erend and Aloy, who are fighting for their lives and they hunt down the killer of a tribe member.

Overall, Horizon Zero Dawn, Vol. 2: Liberation is a sci-fi/fantasy graphic novel with plenty of fights and action. One highlight of this book is the artwork. The art was vibrant and colorful, and the characters were well-drawn. I took off 2 stars, because I just wasn't that into the story. If you're intrigued by the description, or if you're a fan of post-apocalyptic stories, you can check out this book when it comes out in March!

I loved Horizon Zero Dawn from the first time I played the game. I was fascinated by the incredible world and engaging story and wanted to find out everything I could about the backstory and old world. So when I discovered they were bringing out comic books based on the game, I couldn’t have been more excited.

This was an amazing addition to the universe, and I loved finding out more about Erend’s backstory. The artwork was beautiful, highly detailed, and I found myself admiring the art as much as the story itself. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher, for a chance to read and review this book. I really hope they’ll be more stories from the Horizon Zero Dawn world in the future!

This ARC is unreadable. It's a disaster. I understand that sometimes ARCs are unfinished by editors but there is no excuse for this. Words are misspelled constantly, lines read "lIKe ThiS" the entire time. I don't understand how this was *ever* in this state. It should never have been in this state. There is purely no reason for it. The art was fine.