winjer
Gold Member
It's called scientific notation.
Did you miss the part where we play as a scientist, trying to save the world, in a science fiction scenario of an alien invasion.
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Half-Life² Will Be 20 Years Old Next Week (Anniversary Update Coming Soon)
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It's called scientific notation.
Did you miss the part where we play as a scientist, trying to save the world, in a science fiction scenario of an alien invasion.
Branded
Member
Valve has been on a hiring spree and even before that there were a lot of signs pointing towards two Half-Life projects being in the works. Time will tell but I firmly believe that Valve want to do another Half-Life 'flatscreen' experience and we'll get it sooner rather than later.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
I would absolutely obsess over that dent in the tin box.
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hemo memo
You can't die before your death
I only remember being experimented on from room to room.
Branded
Member
It used to be written that way but it seems that they've gone and done away with that. I think it's only used for the logo itself now.
Corporal.Hicks
Member
I first played the Xbox version. It was hard to believe that such a big game could run on the original Xbox, but it did, and I have fond memories of playing that port despite performance dips from time to time (especially when there were a lot of explosions).
In 2007 I bought PC and I was replaying "organge box" many times over the years.
In 2007 I bought PC and I was replaying "organge box" many times over the years.
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RoadHazard
Gold Member
Wrong game.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
I played it in December/January on XSX, but yeah, would've loved for this one to have been FPS boosted.
I wish Valve would hire a porting studio (maybe Nightdive
) and re-release all their older games on modern consoles. I know they did the Portal 1&2 ports for the Switch two years ago, but c'mon, there's so much more they could do here...
Branded
Member
In my dream last night I pictured the anniversary update to be HL2 fully remastered but with Alyx assets and running on Source 2.I played it in December/January on XSX, but yeah, would've loved for this one to have been FPS boosted.
I wish Valve would hire a porting studio (maybe Nightdive
I know they did the Portal 1&2 ports for the Switch two years ago, but c'mon, there's so much more they could do here...
I'm putting it out there in the ether. Please Valve.
Buggy Loop
Member
At Half-Life’s 25th anniversary the game was free. The documentary on its development was amazing though.
I’m hoping for more, but it might just be that.
I’m hoping for more, but it might just be that.
CityHunter1981
Member
How time flies… I still remember how me and some of my university friends skipped a class in the morning to go to a store to buy our copies.
rodrigolfp
Haptic Gamepads 4 Life
Romulus
Member
Me too. It was definitely rough in places but still amazing it ran.
Playing HL2 in VR again felt like the first time all over again.
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violence
Gold Member
Same. That was a nice way to replay half-life 1.Finished HL1 rtx yesterday. HL2 rtx is now my most anticipated PC release. Imagine if it drops for this anniversary
Denton
Member
I was same age, also living with mom and sister, but doing well enough at school and no emo phase, instead of Linkin Park I listened to Prodigy and NIN (which I still do..) and because I am a man of culture, the day HL2 launched I went and played Vampire Bloodlines which launched same day and was a better game
But as soon as I finished it I moved on to HL2 which was fantastic too of course. CP Violation is a masterpiece, the game's atmosphere and soundtrack is 10/10 and those water shaders still amaze me 20 years later. Not many shooters are better than HL2 tbh.
cinnamonandgravy
Member
hl2 killed my interest in the series
original hl2 release date comes and goes without a word from valve. trash
then some dude jacks a beta, throws it on the World Wide Web, and the game sucks
finished game finally comes out and its not much better
victim of my own expectations i suppose--preferred the tight, claustrophobic, mysterious, bloody, lab-creepin' hl1 experience
instead got some dumb euro-slop adventure and b-grade wannabe matrix crap.
great physics for the time though
original hl2 release date comes and goes without a word from valve. trash
then some dude jacks a beta, throws it on the World Wide Web, and the game sucks
finished game finally comes out and its not much better
victim of my own expectations i suppose--preferred the tight, claustrophobic, mysterious, bloody, lab-creepin' hl1 experience
instead got some dumb euro-slop adventure and b-grade wannabe matrix crap.
great physics for the time though
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
Only five people out out there love Route Kanal and I'm one of them
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
of course it's realy considering how alyx ended
Syphon Filter
Member
I wouldn't want a half life 3, most if not all of the dev team left years ago.
diffusionx
Gold Member
Came out when I was in school, got it after I graduated, I still have the special edition with the t-shirt somewhere.
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JayK47
Member
It still boggles my mind that they never wrapped the episodes up. I really have to wonder why they just stopped work on the series. I get that Steam is huge money maker and resource hog. I would think because of that they could have team of people working on it as a passion project.
violence
Gold Member
That script summary that was leaked years ago indicated that episode 3 was also gonna end on a cliffhanger. In fact, I don’t think they were ever gonna conclude the story. Each game would set up the next one.
The rumors that have come across indicated that they pulled resources from episode 3 to finish other games. Apparently they were very also very aware of what happened to Mass Effect 3.. So they may have thought it was better to bow off the stage on top.
Wildebeest
Member
One of the most correctly rated games of all time.
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
In case anyone didnt know, the soundtrack is on Spotify. 43 tracks.
As well as the Ep 2 OST
As well as the Ep 2 OST
ElFenomeno
Member
Playing this game in 2004 was something else man. Together with FarCry and DOOM 3, and in 2005 FEAR dropped. Golden years for top tier shooters.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Anniversary update gonna add a new ending to episode 2 where everyone dies.
"Try asking for half life 3 noooowww"
"Try asking for half life 3 noooowww"
MiguelItUp
Member
Trying not to get hyped, but hearing about dismemberment, changes in enemy behaviors & animations with damage, and more has me excited. As much as I love HL2, it'd be so amazing for 3 or whatever comes next to be more like HL1 in terms of vibe, which I feel is fair to say. Considering it sounds like Xen would be playing a much larger role than it did in 2.
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Remade assets and RTX up the ass.
Looks amazing. Wonder if this is compatible with the VR mod.
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ozz ex machina
Member
Remade assets and RTX up the ass.
Looks amazing. Wonder if this is compatible with the VR mod.
I really am never very impressed with RTX updates.
Look forward to see what valve is cooking for the anniversary though.
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
What do you mean? This seems to be what they've done for the anniversary, no?
ozz ex machina
Member
No I don't think so? This is a thing nvidia are doing with a random studio made of fan teams. Nothing to do with all the work on a new branch of HL2 valve have been updating the past few months.
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Uh, so we are getting even more free stuff? Niceee.
Branded
Member
Yeah similarly to Half-Life's 25th anniversary that came with a bunch of stuff and a NoClip documentary it seems Valve are cooking up something similar (if not more) for HL2's 20th.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
yeah it's good and all but it's still just a mod.
Kinda feels like a SKIN over original game. and it's just made by modders.
I would love real valve remake of this and on ps5 pro too.
Or at least any hl2 release on pro lol. ON DISC
John Bilbo
Member
Maybe it is time to replay this even if there is no big update the day after tomorrow.
ozz ex machina
Member
I think the leaks suggest a lot of work done to HL2 DM, potentially even adding episode 1 and 2 into the HL2 launcher. Some people think they may even change the ending of HL2 to link it up with half life alyx.
KuraiShidosha
Member
Sounds like we're the same age OP. Born in 1987 here. Remember that year very fondly. I had an ATi 9700 Pro and was able to play the game very easily on my 17" 1024x768 CRT. It was so mind-blowing at the time and has held a special place in my heart ever since. Looking forward to the RTX Remix release to replay it with a fresh new coat of paint. I just miss this era of gaming badly, the simplicity and focus on actually having fun above all else. That and it felt like the developers were actually trying to make something new and exciting, and not just push out another product to make money. Ah well.
Branded
Member
If you want to get into the Source mood then the devs behind the excellent In Sound Mind have just released their original mod Nightmare House as a separate title on Steam! I've never played it myself but am about to and it comes packed with all of the content they made for it over the years (including a sequel).
They're also hard at work on Nightmare House Reimagined which I'm very hyped for as it'll be their next proper game after the aforementioned ISM.
And if you want straight up Half-Life 2 vibes then just give In Sound Mind a try. It's such an underrated gem and takes many pages out of Valve's work in terms of gameplay mechanics, level design, etc. It's become one of my favourite games of recent years.
- The Full Package: Combining the original “Nightmare House 1”, its sequel “Nightmare House 2”, and “The Lost Files” into one accessible complete game. For free.
- Legacy of Horror: An old school horror game that became a cult classic. Rather than cowering from the terrors, fight back against the jump-scares. If you've yet to experience classic Source horror - this is probably the best way to begin.
- Lost And Confused: You are trapped in Nightmare House, with a haunting ghost following your every step. She’s out to get you, but you must get out of here. Never Lose Hope.
- Auto Scare System: Engineered to catch you off-guard, this system delivers dynamic scares to ensure you're never truly safe.
They're also hard at work on Nightmare House Reimagined which I'm very hyped for as it'll be their next proper game after the aforementioned ISM.
And if you want straight up Half-Life 2 vibes then just give In Sound Mind a try. It's such an underrated gem and takes many pages out of Valve's work in terms of gameplay mechanics, level design, etc. It's become one of my favourite games of recent years.
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Mozzarella
Member
Half-Life 2 is a masterpiece, i think it aged well, will be interesting to come back to it with a new update like this, last time i played the game was in 2011
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
Fired it up on the Series S
Top 5 of all time
Top 5 of all time
Yeah that would be good ,
But Good luck with that!!
Valve are barely making a full fledged games these days, let alone a remake.
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ozz ex machina
Member
Apart from Deadlock, CS2, the many many hires of experienced AAA devs in the past few years and the abundance of evidence Half Life 3 is well on the way. Yeah Valve don't do much. Also they have way less employees than most AAA studios.