Xen Spore
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The Spore,[1] also known as the Fungus,[2] is an alien plant-like organism featured in the Half-Life series.
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Overview[edit]
Spores are stationary alien organisms seen in the alien borderworld of Xen. They consist of a spherical, beige body with a concave tip, connected to a surface by five dark brown root-like legs. Their body seems to bulge in a manner similar to breathing. They appear in groups and various sizes, posing no threat to any nearby creatures.
As seen in Half-Life: Alyx, they are part of the Xen flora infestation widespread in the Quarantine Zone outside City 17 during the era of the Combine occupation of Earth, being actively eradicated by Combine Hazmat Workers.
Behind the scenes[edit]
Comments in the source code indicate some planned but unimplemented features. The three sizes of Spores, small, normal, and large, are set to use different skins, but in the final game, they all only have one texture. When damaged, Spores were to release smoke which would cause damage. It's also suggested that Spores could react in some manner to the player's close proximity, but this behavior isn't specified.
The Dreamcast version features some visual changes along with additional animated features. The tip's appearance is more mouth-like and opens and closes during its breathing motions. Its legs also bend as it pulsates.
Gallery[edit]
Half-Life[edit]
Spores on Xen.
Dead Survey Team member next to Spores in the Gonarch's Lair.
Spores behind Bullsquids drinking from a Healing Pool on Xen.
Ditto, larger view.
Spores near the first Xen teleport taken by Gordon.
Group of spores in the Gonarch's lair.
Spores growing on a ceiling in Gonarch's lair.
Half-Life: Opposing Force[edit]
Xen flora invading Black Mesa.
Xen flora and the Barnacle Gun stored in cases in Black Mesa.
Ditto, spore and Barnacle Gun cases.
Half-Life: Alyx[edit]
Concept art.
Xen Spore in promotional Alyx artwork for the May 2020 issue of Edge.
Xen Spore model #1.
Xen Spore model #2.
Xen Spore model #2, burst variant.
Spores in the Northern Star hotel.
Ditto.
Ditto.
Spores among Xen infestation at the Central Zoo.
The Gonarch, Plant Lights, and Spores depicted in Gary's mural.
List of appearances[edit]
Main games[edit]
Other[edit]
- Half-Life: Day One (First appearance)
References[edit]
- ↑ Its entity name
- ↑ Half-Life SDK
