Topic: Purpose of the New Aliens.

[The Runner]

What do you think the Crusher Aliens role in the hive is, other then smash people

[acrediblesource]

 To make possible the Flying Queen Alien from Kenner toy line of Aliens action figures.   why else?
merchandise merchandise  merchandise ! make big bling bling!

[WinterActual]

He is the retarded kid that everybody is making fun of. He was born this way because of the radiation so when the crusher is walking around in school or in the schoolbus the other kids are like "Lol look at this freak guys! What a looser! I'll fix your face Crusher!" and the Crusher is like

[PVTDukeMorrison]

Its probably used to clear debris after the AP explosion 

[King Rathalos]

He is the retarded kid that everybody is making fun of. He was born this way because of the radiation so when the crusher is walking around in school or in the schoolbus the other kids are like "Lol look at this freak guys! What a looser! I'll fix your face Crusher!" and the Crusher is like

"They laughed at my face, I didn't listen to their cries for mercy."

[Nightmare Asylum]

Isn't it born from the protoceratops that are native to LV-426?

[Nightlord]

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

To crush you 

[PsyKore]

His purpose is to offer variety because the story is lackluster. He's a gimmick.

[SM]

I think the name is a bit of a giveaway to his purpose.

[ShadowPred]

Well, I for one would want to make it even ridiculous. Have the player be able to block it's attacks with melee combat!

[SM]

Only the Blocker class of marine can do that.

[Dovahkiin]

I honestly don't mind the crusher. It seems a bit out of place, but whatever.

[Predaker]

I honestly don't mind the crusher. It seems a bit out of place, but whatever.

Yes.

I am still hoping there will be some type of option or game mode with no crushers.

[ShadowPred]

I honestly don't mind the crusher. It seems a bit out of place, but whatever.

Yes.

I am still hoping there will be some type of option or game mode with no crushers.

The scripted events won't allow for that to happen.

[Predaker]

I honestly don't mind the crusher. It seems a bit out of place, but whatever.

Yes.

I am still hoping there will be some type of option or game mode with no crushers.

The scripted events won't allow for that to happen.

They could call it "authentic" mode.