Readers' Recommendations

Releases that readers have recommended others play.

Ground Zero

for Half-Life

About You are Gordon Freeman. On your quest to the Lambda lab you find another one of Black Mesa’s nuclear weapon storage facilities. This one is different though; a rogue group of military has stormed the building and plans to detonate the weapon to rid earth of the alien invasion. You, becoming aware of this,… Read More

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Total Downloads: 1,47028th August 2006
16 Comments and 12 recommendations, 6 say "Play It Later"

Mega City One

for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

MEGA CITY ONE is the next phase in the combine invasion of earth.

New types of mega structures for more efficient containment and gaining total control of the human race. You are part of a special unit of the rebels in search for a lost Xen crystal, which the Combine need to initialize the final phase.

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Total Downloads: 2,71413th February 2017
28 Comments and 10 recommendations, most say "Play It Later"

Lambda Station

for Half-Life

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

Made for a Russian forum mapping competition, this map puts you back in Black Mesa.

You need to find your way to the army truck that can be driven to safety.

Of course, plenty of enemies and obstacles stand (and run) in your way.

Only the strong will survive. Good Luck!

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Total Downloads: 1,83819th June 2011
15 Comments and 10 recommendations, most say "Play It Later"

HNAII – office komplex

for Half-Life

Basic Details Title: Hnaii – Office Komplex File Name: hl1-sp-hnaii-office-komplex.7z Original File Name: hnaii_sp.zip Size : 718Kb Author: Erik ‘Gibmaker’ Hopkins Date Released: 10 April 2002 PlanetPhillip Download Servers PlanetPhillip.Com Reader Recommendations Avoid It! Think Twice Maybe Play It Later Play It Now! 10 recommendations, average score: 4 (out of 5), standard deviation: 1.8 (what's… Read More

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Total Downloads: 1,19910th April 2002
15 Comments and 10 recommendations, most really enjoyed it!

Deadlock

for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

“A few days ago, you received a letter from the Civil Protection : you’ll be relocated.

Today is the day. You’re at the trainstation to move on City 17.

However, there’s something wrong with this place…”

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Total Downloads: 2,4927th October 2017
27 Comments and 9 recommendations, 3 say "Play It Later"

Zay 4

for Half-Life 2

Another Doom/Quake style, no story, room-to-room map from Ritosito. The first 3 maps can be found here: Zay 1, 2 and 3. There is one jumping puzzle that is nicely done and plenty of action. Reader Recommendations Avoid It! Think Twice Maybe Play It Later Play It Now! 9 recommendations, average score: 4 (out of… Read More

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Total Downloads: 1,00617th February 2008
12 Comments and 9 recommendations, most say "Play It Later"

Idol Hunt

for Half-Life

Author’s Note “This single player story is set in the ruins of an “ancient South American civilization” (a mix of some of them to be precise). The story is quite simple. Scientists have detected a strong energy signal coming from those ruins and have established themselves there to investigate. Unfortunately they are not alone, and… Read More

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Total Downloads: 1,80319th March 2007
70 Comments and 9 recommendations, 3 say "Play It Later"

Big Lolly

for Half-Life

Once upon a time, long, long ago, a dreamland of wonder and candy did grow. Its treasure was sweet, and the land was “Big Lolly.”

Welcome to Big Lolly!

Grab some candy and get fraggin’!

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Total Downloads: 2,46227th August 2017
11 Comments and 8 recommendations with no significant bias