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A Brief Detour

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

A short single player map, where Gordon is separated from his rebel teammates and has to fight his way through a Combine controlled apartment complex.

You encounter a variety of enemies and have to be careful of any open areas.

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Total Downloads: 1,71822nd February 2010
20 Comments and 16 recommendations, most really enjoyed it!

BlackMesaDoorVille

Welcome to the very first (hopefully of many!) Black Mesa Mapping Challenge.

This release features 9 maps, each based around the theme of “What’s behind that door?”.

Mappers had to create a map that used a previously locked door from the retail game.

Unlike standard Source mods, this release features a special way to install the maps – don’t worry, it’s not difficult, just different. This is due to the game itself, not something I have changed. There are text and video installation instructions.

GO PLAY IT!

This has been updated to version 1.2 – see below.

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Total Downloads: 2,05529th August 2017
61 Comments and 8 recommendations, most really enjoyed it!

Freeman Escape

for Half-Life

Your objective is the F-15 hangar.

To get to it you need to pass through a number of aggressive obstacles.

Reaching the hangar is only part of the battle, getting inside also requires some thinking.

Good Luck, Freeman.

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Total Downloads: 1,17321st April 2015
9 Comments and 8 recommendations, 3 say "Play It Later"

Saving Santa

for Half-Life

There’s been a revolt at the South Pole!

The elves have taken Santa Claus hostage and are making outrageous demands.

If you don’t rescue him, the Christmas could be cancelled forever.

Think of the children!

Save him.

Made for one of TWHL’s Secret Santa events.

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Total Downloads: 1,72913th April 2015
10 Comments and 8 recommendations, most say "Play It Later"

The Extraction Point

for Half-Life 2

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

Starting in a small room, you need to work your way to the extraction point on the roof.

You will encounter plenty of Combine soldiers, and a few dropdown turrets, a hidden panel and one zombie.

Don’t worry about the screaming girl; you can’t reach her – or can you?

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Total Downloads: 1,75514th December 2009
9 Comments and 8 recommendations, 3 say "Play It Later"

Half-Life: Crowbar-Deep in the Dead (Demo)

for Half-Life

Half-Life: Crowbar-Deep in the Dead is a complete re-imagining of the first episode of DOOM (1993), taking all of the original levels from Knee-Deep in the Dead and remaking them in the style of Half-Life and its many expansions.

Take control of Dr. Stan Blazkowicz, a Black Mesa engineer thrust into a fierce battle for survival as he fights off hordes of aliens and military troops, shooting and blasting his way through some of the most iconic levels in FPS history. Will you live through this alien hellscape long enough to see tomorrow, or will you be just another body strewn about in the ruins of Black Mesa?

Note: this release is a demo including 4 playable maps. Unfortunately the full version of Half-Life: Crowbar-Deep in the Dead is now on indefinite hiatus.

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Total Downloads: 1,51127th November 2020
29 Comments and 11 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

Back on Track – Map Labs #9

for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

The latest Map Labs challenge is Back on Track, where the challenge was to create an interesting way to have the player backtrack through an area or even the entire map – a classic map design pattern. Yep, somewhat in the vein of BackTrackVille but certainly its own challenge. (But the next full Map Labs challenge is a collaboration with us here at RTSL, so keep your eyes out for that!)

This time there were a whopping 19 entries (including bonus maps, and a fantastic background map). Enjoy!

As always, if you’re interested in learning more about Map Labs and maybe even participate in their upcoming challenges, visit the Map Labs Discord!

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Total Downloads: 5,47217th June 2020
25 Comments and 11 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

Prototype 98

for Half-Life

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

You wake up in a bedroom, after volunteering to become a test subject in some form of experiment related to The Black Mesa Research Facility.

Follow the instructions and perform the tests with intelligence, creativity and diligence.

You will be rewarded at the end.

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Total Downloads: 5,95824th February 2013
15 Comments and 11 recommendations, 4 say "Play It Now!"