Archive for August 2013

Complete Half-Life 2: Episode One Walkthrough

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Here is a very comprehensive walkthrough of Half-Life 2: Episode One, written especially for PlanetPhillip.Com.

It was made possible by the writing and research of Stanley E. Dunigan and the formatting skills of William Barnard.

Together, we have created a PDF version that can be viewed both online and printed.

7th August 2013 1 Comment

The Order to Play HL Games

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

I’m working on a Half-Life FAQ page that would answer the most common questions posted on the half-Life Reddit page.

Since I’ve been a regular there, about 6 months, I’ve seen a lot of the same questions asked, especially around the Steam sales times.

One such question is Shall I play the games in chronological release order?

7th August 2013 18 Comments

Half-Life 2: Episode Two: T-Minus One

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After the Striders are dispatched, Gordon returns to the Base and receives an unexpected thanks from Magnusson.

Before the rocket launch and out of Alyx’s earshot, Eli tells Gordon that he believes The G-Man’s message is a warning regarding the Borealis, telling Gordon to destroy it and promises to elaborate further.

He then tells Gordon that he is very proud and thankful of him, saying he “couldn’t be prouder of you even if you were my own son”.

6th August 2013 12 Comments

Half-Life 2: Episode Two: Our Mutual Fiend

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Arriving at White Forest, Alyx and Gordon reunite with Dr. Kleiner and Eli Vance, and Alyx finally delivers the transmission packet acquired in Episode One to them.

They also meet Dr. Magnusson in person, another former Black Mesa scientist who is egotistical, verbose, authoritarian, and holds a grudge against Gordon.

Gordon and Alyx learn that the White Forest team is preparing a special rocket which they plan to use, in conjunction with Alyx’s data packet and the satellite array launched during the events of Half-Life, to close the Combine superportal.

5th August 2013 11 Comments

TREE: Half-Life 2: Ep1 Podcast

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As part of The Replay Experience Experiment, here is the fifth of a number of podcasts, discussing one of the games we have played.

In this case, it’s for Half-Life 2: Episode One. Joining me on this podcast is Don.

We discuss Half-Life 2: Episode One from a number of different aspects. This time we go through chapter by chapter and I feel this is one of our best podcasts.

Both Don and I will respond to any comments you may make, so please don’t hesitate to comment.

5th August 2013 5 Comments

Half-Life 2: Episode Two: Under The Radar

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While Alyx and the rebels work on the car, Gordon disables a Combine Autogun that is hampering Resistance movement.

In the meantime, a rebel technician repairs the car and installs a radar detector that picks up Resistance caches.

After the car is fixed, Alyx and Gordon continue to White Forest, traveling through the zombie-infested countryside and retrieving supplies from several hidden caches.

4th August 2013 11 Comments