Horizon Forbidden West – Slitherfang Introduction

Slitherfang, a robotic snake creature, will act as one of the bosses in Guerrilla Games’ upcoming open world RPG Horizon Forbidden West. And if you’d like to know what it’s all about, you should check out this Game Informer article. The article has a short video hidden inside it, so be sure to check it out. And here’s a couple of paragraphs to get you started:

A new hands-off look at a jaw-dropping boss fight against this mechanical serpent gave us a good idea of everything it can do. First and foremost, the Slitherfang can fire pressurized acid streams generated by a tank at the base of its throat. Given the extended range of this attack, firing arrows at the acid tank to disable this attack and other orange-colored components should be done as early as possible.

Of course, acid isn’t the only weapon at the Slitherfang’s disposal. The rattle on its tail fires bolts of lightning that produce a wide-reaching wave of electricity. We noticed the Slitherfang shakes its rattle shortly before firing, much like the warning sign of a real rattlesnake, which is a nice touch. The rattle is fragile, though, and skilled archers can detach the tail with a few well-placed arrows. Best of all, you can pick up and use the rattle as a weapon against the Slitherfang (although the machine does sport a resistance to shock damage).