SPIRE [ACTION-PUZZLE] - Massive maps. Parallel universe. Unique gameplay mechanics. Extreme difficulty. Episodic*. Shocking plot twist.
Just when you thought the Conscripts were dangerous enough, the Combine spews out The Assimilated. Deemed as the next step for human evolution, these amalgamations of man and machine are walking war-machines of the Combine military. They appear with a characteristic yellow-orange camouflage pattern, special armor and deliberately grotesque faces, all of which are designed to instill despair upon would-be challengers. They are issued the standard issue M4 assault rifle, similar to their conscript counterparts, but with grenades for the M203 attachment.
The Assimilated are extremely relentless and are known to show little to no bodily reaction to pain whilst receiving heavy punishment. Some reports have even mentioned that direct impact of grenade launchers merely caused an Assimilated to flinch. Circulating rumors also mention that, in order to kill an Assimilated, it takes 50 rounds from the M4, at point blank range... to the head.
Analysts have come to the conclusion that there is only one efficient tactic to utilize in order to survive a battle with an Assimilated: RUN.
ALSO, these guys are 1.2 times larger than the conscripts. :)
Downright badass.
The Kiss H.E.C.U. team