Rise And Shine, Mr.Freeman
2004, the year that gaming changed forever, with the release of Half-Life 2 by Valve Software.
A revolutionary title, packed with cutting edge technology that boggled the minds of gamers
everywhere when it first released, including, but certainly not limited to:
- Realistic Physics Engine - Allowing players and NPCs to pick up and interact with anything
that isn't bolted down - Lifelike Facial Animation - Utilising advanced (for its time) facial capture technology
- Immersive Graphics - Half-Life 2 Stands out as one of the first video games to ever utilise
shader and material technology, mimicking real life reflections! - Revolutionary AI - AI Squads that can act and think independent of one another, NPC
companions that react to the player's actions, and much more
The legacy of Half-Life 2 cannot be understated. Without it, gaming as we know it would never
be the same.
If you've never played Half-Life 2, what are you waiting for? Now is the time to Resist.
Mods, Maps, & More
HALF-LIFE 2 would go on to inspire countless fan animations, mods, artworks, roleplays,
cosplays, and much, much more.
Even 20+ years after its initial release, the fandom is constantly creating amazing works of
art, often free for all to enjoy!
A collection of my personal favourite mods, maps, and other community works can be
found Here!