Readers' Recommendations

Releases that readers have recommended others play.

The Red Area

for Opposing Force

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

You start in The Red Area and must make your way to the escape aircraft.

Unfortunately, the aliens and army grunts don’t want you to get there.

Fortunately, you have enough weapons and ammo to disagree, most violently I might add, and do as you please.

Good luck, because this is a tough challenge!

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Total Downloads: 1,7187th November 2012
21 Comments and 9 recommendations, most say "Maybe?"

Half-Life Dreamcast

for Half-Life

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

“Half-Life: Dreamcast is a PC port of the unreleased Sega Dreamcast console version of Half-Life developed by Gearbox Software originally slated for release in late 2000.

The Dreamcast version possesses many unique differences compared to the original PC game and Gearbox’s later PlayStation 2 port, including modified levels, exclusive NPC models and props not seen anywhere else, adjusted difficulty, and a host of sly Dreamcast references hidden throughout.

This PC port allows the game to run as a Half-Life mod on Steam.”

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Total Downloads: 2,38719th February 2012
20 Comments and 9 recommendations, 4 say "Maybe?"

Ivy

for Half-Life

Author’s Notes “Competition 24 entry: I realized too late that I didn’t compile my entry right for the compo. Here is how it’s supposed to look. Black ops are after an artefact. Barney send you in to retrieve it. Reader Recommendations Avoid It! Think Twice Maybe Play It Later Play It Now! 9 recommendations, average… Read More

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Total Downloads: 1,10026th December 2007
15 Comments and 9 recommendations, 4 say "Maybe?"

Toxic Waste Junkies

for Half-Life 2

About This is another mod made by a group of students. These mods, and I will be adding one-a day for the next few days, are appearing more and more. As with many of these types of mods, the “feel” is more about experimenting and testing than actual gameplay. Reader Recommendations Avoid It! Think Twice… Read More

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Total Downloads: 81519th July 2007
44 Comments and 9 recommendations, 1 say "Play It Now!"

Energy Testing Chamber

for Half-Life

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

These short 2 maps came second in TWHL’s Test Chamber Mapping Competition back in November 2005.

You play no part in the introduction of the sample at the beginning but once the shit hits the fan, it’s up to you to find a way out.

I accept that there is no combat in these maps and therefore technically they shouldn’t be listed on the site, but I felt there was enough puzzle elements ad the fact that it’s set in Black Mesa was justification to include it.

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Total Downloads: 1,43914th October 2013
5 Comments and 5 recommendations with no significant bias

Break at Work

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

Take a stroll through Black Mesa, do Dr. Arne Magnusson a favour and then take a ride on the transit system – that is if you can get it working!

But wait! There’s a little detour you have to make before you can continue.

Good Luck.

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Total Downloads: 1,88617th March 2012
6 Comments and 5 recommendations with no significant bias

The Mansion 2

for Half-Life 2

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

You start outside a large mansion and your objective is to reach the G-Man.

Of course you need to find the right door and the right room, so start searching each room carefully for clues and keys.

Play with the lights out to get the best from this map.

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Total Downloads: 1,40011th July 2009
9 Comments and 5 recommendations with no significant bias