Life Forms

In half life there are a number of 'things' that generally don't like you. Here is a list of the lifeforms you may encounter and if need be, how to quickly rid yourself of them before they do the same to you.

Head Crab

If you shuddered at the thought of those things in the Alien movies that attatched themselves to people's heads and then did a manner of nasty things to them then you will be screaming continuously the entire game. These Head Crabs appear around every corner and wander the ventilation shafts. They are pretty easy to kill but will scare the hell out of you. They have a habit of ambushing people. Their general aim is to attatch themselves to your head. If you want to find out what happens to people who lost a fight to a Head Crab then see below.

Zombies

This poor fellow didn't run fast enough and now is controlled by a Head Crab (see above). As you notice the Head Crab is nicely sat upon the victims head. When a Head Crab attatches it turns you into one of these zombies and then controls you. Zombies are pretty easy to kill. One good shot at the head ( where the little fellow is sitting) can usually bring them down. As long as you always aim for the head you should be okay.

Alien Slave

These guy's are the nothings of the Alien dimension. Even the Head Crabs have more authority than these saps. You see them pretty early in the game as they have been sent ahead to scout out the area. Their main attack is a electric shock. So when you see them draining green lightning bolts from the area around them run for cover.

Alien Grunt

These guy's are the main army of the other dimension. Their big, tough and butt ugly. That thing you see on the right arm of the grunt above is the weapon. It is actually the grunts arm. Inside moving around and breeding like mad are small but deadly flies. When needed the flies shoot out of the arm and plant themselves into the target. You can kind of guess what happens next.

Barnacle

As you can see from the video above, a Barnacle induced death is not a nice one. Hanging their long tentacles down the grab any thing that moves under them. The best way to kill a Barnacle is from a distance. If you are caught by one don't panic. Just quickly look up, arm yourself with a good gun and fire at the mouth, the ugly boy should drop you and as long as your not too far up you should come out without a scratch.

Bullsquid

This fellow is quite dangerous. He likes to spit (dirty boy), nothing to deadly about that, the only problem is that his spit is highly corrosive. For those of you who don't know this word it generally means that it will cause a big ouch. This boy can also take quite a beating before he gives up so it's best to get a pretty hefty gun out.

Houndeye

These guys will bound up to you quite happily. Instead of asking for a dog biscuit though, they produce a noise which could make your gut explode. The best way to get rid of these guy's is to shoot very fast into their face. If they manage to start up the noise making machine inside them the best thing to do is to run like hell. The only real problem with these monsters is that they have the ability to make any dog lover feel very guilty after killing them.

US. Army Grunts

Fully trained, muscle pumping, low IQ,fun to kill. These are generally the best four phrases to describe these guy's. Their general directive is to cover up what is going on round your lab. Which includes killing all monsters, and all wittnesses to the problem. Oh dear, you seem to be a witness. These guy's mau not be able to calculate simultaneous equations but the're damn good at killing. They are armed with grenades and MP 5's. They work in teams to flush you out behind boxes and walls. They throw grenades to move you into killing zones. They do it all. Just make sure you do it all to them first.

Assasins

Chicks in black leather were never more dangerous. These government employed assasins are brought into the game after they realise that you arn't giving up your life that easily. The assasins are quick on their wit as well as their toes. They are armed with silenced pistols which are deadly. Also a few grenades help them to get you out of your cosy hiding place. These gals are the elite of the elite. If you can take one of these women out with one shot I will personally kiss your feet as it will be proof that you are a gaming god.

Even though your a scientist you do still have friends (strange but true)
These guy's will help you out when your in a tight spot.

Scientists

These guy's help you out with stuff like security, information, general stuff like that. They are also total wimps and if any gun shot goes about near them they run like hell, or more often stand around like idiots screaming and getting shot. If you like to be evil (like me) then you can have great fun if there is more than one of them by shooting one of them. Then the other one thinks you've gone nuts and runs off, this way you can have a great game of cat and mouse, but only if you are evil incarnate like myself.

Security Guards (Barneys)

These guy's help you out by covering your back, searching out areas, and being a general help all the way.

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