There was more going on in City 17 than just what Gordon Freeman and Alyx were doing. Follow a new recruit as he struggles to find his place in the movement, and see just how sinister the Combine can be.
Now this is a mod i can get into!
It actually feels like i'm playing a Half Life 2 level, no glitches, the map is easy to navigate and no cutting corners in terms of design.
I can't wait to see the finish product
9/10
Such a pleasure to play, such a shame its too short.
Aw, and just when it was getting good. Quick demo that barely wets the whistle.
It's hard to rate this since there's a heavy focus on world-building in such a short mod. Feels more like an intro than anything, but had some good ideas and sets up a promising story.
The environments were rich and detailed, but felt a little chaotic at times, often with maze-like mapping or nonsensical layouts such as rooms inside of rooms. It was still beautiful to look at, although I'm wondering what Nova Prospekt decor is doing in a building in the middle of the city. Oh and the same building I wake up in, randomly sitting in a chair with my HEV suit on. Who am I, anyway?
Strider was well-introduced and sets up the classic Valve architecture of building tension: make player aware of threat, then harass player with threat, and finally the showdown with said threat. I like to think the creator followed through in the full release.
Not a fan of the text overlay telling you what to do. Doesn't feel very Half-life, nor is it particularly useful in progressing, and ugh the light text on light background. Could just eliminate it entirely and the story would improve. Sometimes less is more.
Combat was a tease, flirting and just out of grasp. What few encounters existed had me eager for more. Hard to judge a mod where you don't even get the shotgun! Zombie encounters were interesting with close quarters and explosive scenery. The button to roast me up some zombotrons was satisfying and well-scripted as this flaming zombie bursts from the fiery wreckage, falling dead a few steps later. Mood.
Overall I'm rating this highly because it shows strong potential. Obviously it was never finished, but again, sometimes less is more, and I'm left feeling pretty highly of what this mod could've been.
Good mod!
Great beginning.. way too short
It is very good in design but it is very very short but still deserves praise
Nice map, simple but fun. Wayyyy too short...
Was very dissapointed when it ended so quickly.
More please!
maping was good i would love to see part 2
Wonderful layout and mapping design,
the enemies are placed very well, the areas are entertaining and are lighted beautiful, the transition from different areas happens fast, but very stylish and agreeable.
If it wouldn’t just be that short…