Standard Deviation

Releases with the most deviation or consensus

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VerticalVilleTwo

for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

We have become very accustomed to playing maps and mods on one level.

That’s not to say that some maps don’t include more Z-axis gameplay, but in general it’s something that could be used to more and better effect.

This mapping challenge is all about having the player move up and down in a realistic way.

Of course, that doesn’t mean they can ONLY move up and down, but the idea of vertical gameplay or movement should be the central theme of each entry.

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Total Downloads: 4,3513rd October 2015
42 Comments and 14 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

Stalwart XT

In the depths of the Black Mesa Research Facility Gordon is beset by hungry aliens, failing infrastructure and government soldiers determined to silence everyone involved with the project. The situation’s grim and he’s not the only one in trouble…

This 2-map release is a revamped and extended version of JamaicanDave’s Stalwart, which was an unofficial entry for the Hard!Ville mapping challenge in 2016.

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Total Downloads: 1,07724th January 2021
14 Comments and 7 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

Citadel Arena

for Half-Life 2

Quite a small arena where the enemies, Combine soldiers and Combine Elite, spawn at one end of the area and simply run towards you.

Regular ammo and health drops from a shute.

It’s close combat in a rectangle room.

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Total Downloads: 84030th August 2018
12 Comments and 7 recommendations, most haven't enjoyed it

Escapade

The transit system had taken Gordon to within a whisker of the surface, and safety.

However the military, ostensibly there to rescue the facilities personnel, had cut power to all the surface access doors.

The test reactor housed in Area 3’s nearby laboratories offered a solution to this predicament.

If Gordon could fire it up he should be able to redirect power to the access doors from the control room.

The way ahead was dangerous, but with luck this would be the final escapade.

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Total Downloads: 1,74123rd February 2017
17 Comments and 7 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

My Black Mesa

for Half-Life

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

A short map that takes place in some part of Black Mesa.

You meet a variety of enemies and your goal is to escape.

Of course, nothing turns out as you expect it.

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Total Downloads: 1,85322nd May 2011
11 Comments and 7 recommendations, most say "Maybe?"

Rot House

for Half-Life 2

An innovative level, where a house is rotating on a central bar. The player’s objective is to find all the 7 transporter beacons and switch them off. Reader Recommendations Avoid It! Think Twice Maybe Play It Later Play It Now! 7 recommendations, average score: 4.71 (out of 5), standard deviation: 0.2 (what's that?)

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Total Downloads: 2,4519th March 2008
17 Comments and 7 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

Infiltration

for Half-Life

Basic Details Title: Infiltration File Name: hl1-sp-infiltration.7z Original File Name: inf.zip Size : 388Kb Author: Matthew O’Brien Date Released: 27 January 1999 Download Options Download to your HD [388 kB] Reader Recommendations Avoid It! Think Twice Maybe Play It Later Play It Now! 7 recommendations, average score: 3.71 (out of 5), standard deviation: 0.2 (what's… Read More

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Total Downloads: 1,3061st January 1998
9 Comments and 7 recommendations, most say "Play It Later"

Tales from the Source

for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

As Dr. Gordon Freeman, you were last seen exiting City 17 with Alyx Vance as the Citadel erupted amidst a storm of unknown proportions. In Episode Two, you must battle and race against Combine forces as you traverse the White Forest to deliver a crucial information packet stolen from the Citadel to an enclave of fellow resistance scientists.

Note: this version is the updated Tales from the Source map from October 2021 and is now packaged as a Sourcemod.

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Total Downloads: 2,04822nd June 2020
15 Comments and 11 recommendations, most really enjoyed it!