10 Video Game Side Missions You MUST Complete
7. Waterlogged - Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds
One of the most engrossing missions in Horizon Zero Dawn is in fact a side mission in the The Frozen Wilds DLC, whereby Aloy meets a drummer, Laulai, who asks Aloy to help drain her precious drumming spot, Deep Din, which has been flooded by an unknown party.
It's a bit of a ridiculous setup, but this side mission not only features some clever water-related puzzle-solving, but most importantly introduces players to one of the game's most endearing NPCs - Gildun.
Aloy eventually discovers that the clumsy-yet-charming Gildun was the cause of the flood, and they end up working together to fix his damage.
"Waterlogged" ticks all the side mission boxes: it's got a unique setting, introduces players to two delightful new characters, boasts fun puzzles and platforming, and has more heart than most of the main story missions.