Readers' Recommendations

Releases that readers have recommended others play.

Facility

for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Single Player First Person Shooter Maps and Mods for Half-Life 1, 2 and Episodes 1, 2 and 3

Starting in a corridor, make your way through the facility until you find your squad.

They seem pretty pleased to see you, so they are either really lonely or you are a hero for killing all those Combine soldiers and zombies!

Either way, don’t expect a quick run through the place without encountering some resistance. Good Luck!

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Total Downloads: 2,4066th January 2011
19 Comments and 12 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

EscapeVille – Map Labs Test Tube #18

for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Another never-used Ville theme from the old Hammer Cup days! Here is EscapeVille, where the mappers were asked to create a map about escaping – which is pretty open to interpretation if you think about it.

I’m happy to present the final release in the Hammer Cup – scores and prizes coming soon! Here are 12 entries including 4 bonus maps – enjoy the escape!

This is the third and final challenge in the Hammer Cup 2022.

As always, if you’re interested in learning more about Map Labs and maybe even participate in their upcoming challenges, visit the Map Labs Discord.

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Total Downloads: 2,2593rd September 2022
13 Comments and 6 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

Local Motive: Definitive Edition

for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

On the outskirts of City 17, Gordon is found on a train in the middle of a Combine outpost by a man named Levi. Gordon and his newfound ally must run, think, and shoot if they wish to live to see another day. Featuring high quality voice acting, custom animations, and more of that Half-Life 2 gameplay that you love. Local-Motive is a treat for all Half-Life fans!

Local-Motive is a free Half-Life 2 modification originally released in 2016 as a RunThinkShootLive exclusive. This remastered version features updated visuals, polished gameplay, and an all new commentary system to provide insight into the development of both the original and the Definitive Edition.

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Total Downloads: 2,10120th April 2021
8 Comments and 6 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

CityStreetsVille

for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Single Player First Person Shooter Maps and Mods for Half-Life 1, 2 and Episodes 1, 2 and 3

The streets battle in Episode One were fantastic.

This mod contains 9 maps where mappers have created situations based around the idea of City Streets.

Don’t expect simple full-on fire fights though.

You might have to “think” you way out of a few situations.

I’m sure you will enjoy them.

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Total Downloads: 6,01421st February 2015
104 Comments and 17 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

Random 17

for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Single Player First Person Shooter Maps and Mods for Half-Life 1, 2 and Episodes 1, 2 and 3

Starting in a flooded underpass, you need to find help and reach the gateway within another part of the city.

Of course, the Combine, don’t want you to do that and you’ll find they will do their best to stop you.

Are you smart and fast enough to survive, only time will tell.

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Total Downloads: 3,96926th September 2011
32 Comments and 22 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

Transmissions: Element 120

for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

A short single player experience set in the Half-Life Universe featuring a unique gravity defying weapon that allows you to jump buildings and sustain large falls.

The story takes place at a mysterious date & location after the events of Half-Life 2: Episode Two.

Where are you? Why have you been sent?

This mod requires the installation of Source SDK Base 2007.

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Total Downloads: 9,22630th March 2015
80 Comments and 32 recommendations, most say "Personal Favourite"