Mods for video games – includingHalf-Life– add a bit more fun to the experience, such asletting the Iron Giant wreak havocinFallout 4or allowing players inRed Dead Redemption IItoride giant animals. Some mods give games a new breath of life, such as mods forMinecraftthat change how the title is played.
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Mods for theHalf-Lifeseries often create either single-player or multiplayer games, giving players the choice to play alone or with friends. The mods can expand upon theHalf-Lifestory or offer an entirely new experience, such as medieval warfare or zombie survival. Here are 10 of the best mods forHalf-Life.
10Age of Chivalry
Age of Chivalrygives players the opportunity to take part in medieval warfare and was released in December of 2007. Game modes forthe modranged from castle defense to all-out bloody brawls between teams.
The game pits two teams, the Agatha Knights and the Mason Order, against each other, with three classes being offered to players in the form of archers, footmen, and knights. Sadly, the mod is not as active as it once was, but the team who developed the modwent on to makeChivalry: Medieval Warfare.
9Goldeneye Source
Goldeneye: Sourcegives fans of theHalf-Lifeseries and theJames Bondseries a game they can play with their friends, while also using the Source Engine.Goldeneye: Sourceplays similarly toHalf-Life 2: Deathmatchand should give fans of the Nintendo 64 version ofGoldeneyea sense of nostalgia.
Themod updatesthe gameplay of the Nintendo 64 game and offers familiar weapons and maps. The maps range from the cradle to the library in St. Petersburg.Goldeneye: Sourceis the perfect deathmatch-style mod to play with friends.
8Zombie Panic! Source
Zombie Panic! Sourceisa multiplayer modforHalf-Life 2that puts players against a horde of the undead. Most of the maps in the game have the players try to complete objectives to survive against the zombies.
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Some maps are strictly survival-based, having players barricade a room to keep zombies from coming in. When a player dies, they join the zombie team, attacking the humans to win the round.
7DayHard
DayHardis amodthat adds a bit of comic relief to theHalf-Lifeuniverse. The player plays as Morgan Freeman, the cousin ofHalf-Lifeprotagonist Gordon Freeman. The player can find themselves in whacky situations as they travel to take down the antagonist – who happens to be a good friend of George W. Bush.
Players who play the mod can find themselves trying to defeat mini-bosses, who are referred to as ‘The Bad’ and ‘The Ugly,’ run into a cop bar full of civil protection, and many smaller details. Fans of theHalf-Lifeseries will enjoy this comedic break from the original games.
6Battle Grounds 2
Battle Grounds IIisa modthat puts players in the Revolutionary War, fighting as either the British Redcoats or the American Patriots. Players can capture colonial cities or take part in line battles, reliving historical battles.
The mod offers historical weapons, such as muskets that take about a minute to reload and swords that can easily cut down a foe. The team that developed the mod has released a free-to-play sequel calledBattle Grounds III.
5Fistful of Frags
Fistful of Fragsstarted out asa modbut turned into a free-to-play game in 2014. There are four factions to choose from: The Vigilantes, Desperados, Bandidos, and Rangers. Game modes range from deathmatches, zone capture, and capture-the-flag.
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Fans of western games will enjoy this mod. Historical weapons from the time period are included inFistful of Frags, adding to the western setting.
4Pirates, Vikings, & Knights II
Pirates, Vikings, and Knights IIpits pirates, Vikings, and knights (who would have guessed?) against each other ina unique modforHalf-Life 2.Each team has a unique characteristic to them, such as pirates having guns, knights having crossbows, and Vikings having a rage ability.
The game modes do not differ from most games from the time, offering deathmatch, capture the flag, and objective-based modes. The mod can be found for free on Steam and will give fans of any of the three mentioned groups a fun experience.
3Missing Information
Missing Informationgives players the chance to play levels from theHalf-Life 2beta. Levels include the Hyperborea, an early design of City 17, and a chapter set during the Uprising where players can fight the combine. Early models of weapons and characters can also be found inthe mod.
The mod gives the mega fans of theHalf-Lifeseries a chance to play through an early version of the game. With how much care the development team put into the mod, it feels like playing an actualHalf-Lifegame.
2Black Mesa Source
Black Mesa Sourceisa modthat remade the firstHalf-Lifein the Source engine. The mod went on to update the graphics and models of the characters. In 2012, the team working on the mod had yet to finish but decided to release what they had, ending the game before the Xen chapters.
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Black Mesa Sourcereleased as a stand-alone game in March of 2020 for $20. Fans ofHalf-Lifewill enjoy the remaster of the game from 1998.
1Garry’s Mod
Garry’s Modstarted outas a modforHalf-Life 2and grew to something bigger.Garry’s Modgives players an opportunity to build contractions using props for Source games or an opportunity to use characters from Source to make scenes with their friends.
Garry’s Modhas spawned many game modes in itself, such as Trouble in Terrorist Town and many types of role-play servers. Any person who playsGarry’s Modcan find a game mode that fits their interest and will be entertained for hours.
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