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*This hat was speculated days before the game was even released due to the [[Heavy]] appearing on the icon for the Hat Trick achievement. | *This hat was speculated days before the game was even released due to the [[Heavy]] appearing on the icon for the Hat Trick achievement. | ||
| − | * | + | *The hat resembles a "{{W|Alien_(creature_in_Alien_franchise)#Facehugger|Facehugger}}", from the {{W|Alien (franchise)|Alien}} franchise, or a "[http://half-life.wikia.com/wiki/Headcrab Headcrab]", a parasitic enemy from the Half-Life series. |
*If you taunt with the Sniper's [[Kukri]], [[Shiv]] or [[Bushwacka]], the Sniper will very easily pull the parasite off of his head, before putting it back on - not a particularly clever idea if the hat is indeed alive. | *If you taunt with the Sniper's [[Kukri]], [[Shiv]] or [[Bushwacka]], the Sniper will very easily pull the parasite off of his head, before putting it back on - not a particularly clever idea if the hat is indeed alive. | ||
*This is the only promotional hat without a limited supply. | *This is the only promotional hat without a limited supply. | ||
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*When the hat is shot after falling off of its owner, it will bleed which proves that the hat is, or once was, alive. | *When the hat is shot after falling off of its owner, it will bleed which proves that the hat is, or once was, alive. | ||
*This is the only hat that appears on different locations on the head depending on what class is wearing it. | *This is the only hat that appears on different locations on the head depending on what class is wearing it. | ||
Revision as of 04:25, 6 November 2010
| “ | You have thirty seconds to live!
Click to listen
— The Medic on parasite infections
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The Alien Swarm Parasite is an unlockable headwear item for all Classes. It is obtained by earning the Hat Trick achievement in the game Alien Swarm by completing 2 co-op missions (regardless of difficulty setting) online. This item can only be acquired from the achievement.
The hat description was written by Grug. It was slightly edited by Valve.
Related Achievements (in Alien Swarm)
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Hat Trick
Complete 2 co-op missions online. Earns a Team Fortress 2 parasite hat. |
Trivia
- This hat was speculated days before the game was even released due to the Heavy appearing on the icon for the Hat Trick achievement.
- The hat resembles a "Template:W", from the Template:W franchise, or a "Headcrab", a parasitic enemy from the Half-Life series.
- If you taunt with the Sniper's Kukri, Shiv or Bushwacka, the Sniper will very easily pull the parasite off of his head, before putting it back on - not a particularly clever idea if the hat is indeed alive.
- This is the only promotional hat without a limited supply.
- When the hat is shot after falling off of its owner, it will bleed which proves that the hat is, or once was, alive.
- This is the only hat that appears on different locations on the head depending on what class is wearing it.
- Originally, the Heavy on the "Hat Trick" achievement icon had a beard.
- Like most promotional hats, the Alien Swarm Parasite does not count towards the recrafting hat blueprint.
Gallery
- ParasiteScout.png
- ParasiteSoldier.png
- ParasitePyro.png
- ParasiteDemoman.png
- AlienParasiteHat.png
- ParasiteEngineer.png
- ParasiteMedic.png
- ParasiteSniper.png
- ParasiteSpy.png
- ParasiteTauntSniper.png
Sniper taunting
