The world of Horizon Forbidden West features 40 different Machine types, with new additions including the massive, snakelike Slitherfangs and flying Sunwings that Aloy can tame to explore the titular Forbidden West from the air.
One of Horizon’s most memorable Machines is the Tallneck, a towering brachiosaurs-like mech that freely roams the landscape in both games - and has become so popular among Horizon Forbidden West fans that it now has its own LEGO set, complete with an Aloy Minifigure. Unlike the other Machines that inhabit Horizon Forbidden West, Aloy cannot kill Tallnecks or ride them as mounts. Instead, players can override them by climbing atop their heads and using their communications technology to clear more of Horizon Forbidden West's massive world map and gain insight into surrounding areas of interest. However, doing so while the massive Tallneck is moving is quite difficult, not to mention dangerous if Aloy doesn’t time her glides and jumps correctly.
Reddit her attempt at scaling the Tallneck has gone, as the Savior of The Claim dryly mutters “that didn't work” mere seconds before her untimely death. Dark_hammer98’s video currently sits at 1.4 thousand upvotes, with other Horizon Forbidden West players sharing their own tales of being crushed to death by an oblivious Tallneck in the comments section.
The massive foot of a Tallneck is just one of the many dangers Aloy finds herself up against in Horizon Forbidden West, as the game's plot sees her journey to save the world from a deadly disease plaguing the land by restoring the dormant terraforming AI known as GAIA. Along the way, she teams up with many old friends and makes menacing new enemies, such as the mysterious and malevolent organization named Far Zenith. So far, Horizon Forbidden West has gained much praise from players and critics since its long-awaited release last month, with even legendary horror director John Carpenter complimenting Horizon Forbidden West and voice actress Ashley Burch for her performance as Aloy.
Part of what makes Horizon Forbidden West so popular is the rich and free-roaming landscape that players can explore, filled with awe-inspiring locations and wondering Machines for Aloy to interact with on her latest mission to save the world. However, this landscape comes with plenty of peril, and while the Tallnecks that stomp about the dusty terrain of Horizon Forbidden West are a rewarding puzzle for players to overcome, they can also spell doom to anyone unlucky enough to fall beneath their massive steel feet.
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