Readers' Recommendations

Releases that readers have recommended others play.

Focalpoint

for Half-Life

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

“A few hours after Adrian Shephard and his squat got scattered allover the Black Mesa Complex, headquarter sent a rescue team to search the lost crew.

But as we all know even a military operation never turns out as planned…

Finding himself in the misery a soldier tries to do the best out of his lonely situation. Searching for allies he quickly becomes a major part in an issue he´s never been training for.”

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Total Downloads: 15,2342nd March 2013
116 Comments and 21 recommendations, most really enjoyed it!

Under The Black Moon

for Opposing Force

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

Can you believe your luck? Travelling in a transport plane you get shot down!

You survive and things only get worse.

Work your way through the area into the base and do whatever you have to do to get picked up.

Take you time as the enemy has had plenty of time to prepare for your arrival (not that they were expecting YOU)

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Total Downloads: 9,84910th November 2012
69 Comments and 25 recommendations, most really enjoyed it!

Deep Down

for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Firmly sticking to the Half Life 2 formula, Deep Down is a new entry in the story of Alyx and Gordon as they continue the hunt for Combine Advisors in the area surrounding White Forest.

Combine Forces, Zombies and Antlions lie between them and the brooding menace deep below the earth that will test both their skills further than ever before.

If you miss the Half Life 2 formula and are tired of waiting patiently for Episode 3 then this mod is for you. Featuring new gameplay elements, fiendish puzzles and blistering action, Deep Down will provide your Half Life 2 fix (well some of it at least).

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Total Downloads: 12,0865th June 2013
144 Comments and 36 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

Aether

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

You find yourself in a barn, with the objective of getting some Combine plans and then getting back again. “Easy in, Easy out”, as people like to say. But of course, it’s never that way. “Difficult In, even more difficult out”.

Good luck and be sure to really explore, you may find some hidden weapon caches!

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Total Downloads: 5,3734th March 2011
59 Comments and 28 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

Affliction

for Half-Life

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

Starting with a black sequence, it’s clear you were in some medical distress.

Fortunately, the HEV did what it was supposed to do: protect and heal you.

Waking up being guarded by Assassins, seems the least of your troubles.

Pick up the crooked crowbar, go about your usual day: creating mayhem and destruction!

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Total Downloads: 4,3576th July 2011
33 Comments and 24 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

Freeman’s Revenge

for Half-Life

“Our hero has become very bitter toward the government for sending in the storm troopers to kill every living thing at Black Mesa.

He locates another installation where the government continues experimenting with the world of Xen. With the taste of blood still fresh in his mouth, his path is clear.

His HEV suit, torn and battered, is of no use and he must penetrate the lab complex to get a new one.

If he can blast his way through the gauntlet of enemies, an F-16 sits poised for his escape.”

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Total Downloads: 5,94510th May 2015
27 Comments and 12 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"