Black Mesa made sure that it didn't stray too far from the game that everyone loves and keeps all of the elements that made Half-Life great.

Gameplay is fun for the most part but is very linear. You start off with the iconic crowbar, but will be given guns and other weapons later in the game. You'll find yourself mostly navigating around unknown environments and shooting alien creatures to death. Even the heads up display is very familiar, although a bit smaller and easier to read than the one in Half-Life 2.īlack Mesa includes some puzzles, which are simple but satisfying. Designed for a first person perspective, Black Mesa is a first person shooter. Gameplay for Black Mesa is exactly what you would expect if you've ever played a Valve game. The original Half-Life looks aged but Black Mesa looks contemporary but won't impress folks who've been used to the stellar graphics found in modern games like Sleeping Dogs. While the Source engine is quite old, the graphics in Black Mesa make put the whole franchise on the same graphical level. The graphics in Black Mesa are so detailed at times that you'll find yourself reading a sign or staring at all the switches on a computer console. There are minute details scattered throughout the game that make the Half-Life world feel lived in. The textures and environments in Black Mesa are all new, giving the game a fresh feel and look. The graphics of the original game have been completely scrapped. Seeing them young and whole really taps into gamer nostalgia. You really feel for them if you've been a fan of the series. There are many little details in the environment that make you want to wander around to see all the little details.Īll of the characters from Half-Life make their return and look better than ever. The people and lab feel completely real and lived in. All of the different elements within Black Mesa create an extremely immersive environment and story.

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