If I had a nickel every time some joker on the internet said “Half-Life 3 confirmed!!”, I’d be one rich bastard. Fortunately, this editorial’s headline isn’t fake or trying to instill a sense of false wonder. A fan made, semi-official Valve-sponsored revamp of Half-Life 2 is practically upon us, and it comes in the form of a whopping 7GB download.
Through enhanced lighting, bug squashing, better environmental details and particle effects, what we get is a Half-Life 2 that looks a little more caught up with the times and perhaps a tad bit more cinematic. Check out a comparison for yourself so that you can really see the difference:
So go ahead, pick up that crowbar once again. It’s been too long since we’ve stepped into the silent but strong shoes of Gordon Freeman. Why not give it another go? Download the enhancement for free starting March 27th.
Thanks to Crave’s Game Revolution for the exciting news on another Valve game that isn’t Half-Life 3.