Another HL2 question :D

[adamkz]

Yeah, i always wondered what these two mobs were, anyone know what they were called, and if they were cut from the game or not? this is during the 2nd ride to breens office btw.

 

[Adabiviak]

I believe those are called 'mortar synths'. I'm not sure if they were cut from game play, or were only meant for this cinematic for this episode.

 

[ríomhaire]

The top ones are called "mortar synths" and the bottom ones "crab synths". They were cut from gameplay but recycled for a little extra flair in the Citadel rail-ride.

 

[Omnomnick]

Riomhaire is right, they did appear in the HL2 Beta, however.

 

[adamkz]

The top ones are called "mortar synths" and the bottom ones "crab synths". They were cut from gameplay but recycled for a little extra flair in the Citadel rail-ride.

interesting, thanks for the info

 

[Spiderm4N]

it would be nice to fight it
I hope they add back the bullsquids, was my favorite xen monster

 

[tabernumse]

I new they were at the citadel, but I have never actually noticed them before...