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

Hello and welcome to 2010. It’s time for the Mod Of The Year 2009,and what a year it’s been.

For those readers looking for a visual guide to 2009, may I suggest my Modwall 2009 to give you a glimpse of the releases.

So, without further ado, let’s start…

Clarification

Due to request from readers and voting irregularities this is the third Mod Of The Year 2009 vote. I have included the mods with an average of over 4.5 out of 5 plus Strider Mountain because this received a large number of Personal Favourite votes.

I considered just having R&D and SM as the final two choices because we all know it will be one of those but then I thought that readers may wish to vote for some other mods, to show their appreciation.

Unlike the previous voote, ther won’t be two parts, just this one. This vote will end 31 January 2010. I will post my mod of the year then.

Below is a list of the Readers’ Recommendations. Each title and image, link to the mod post, which contains screenshots, download details and comments. I have added a comment to each mod to give you a personal view.

Strider Mountain

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

AT 30,000 FEET… you are almost 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) above sea level. The human body is not made for these conditions. Temperatures are can plummet to -60F (-51C), the brain is starved for oxygen and each step is a new experience in pure agony. It’s difficult to breathe. It’s difficult to think. It’s difficult to move. And you still have to endure another 444 feet (0.14 kilometers) to get to the peak. So much for the good news.

One of the most anticipated and talked about mods of the year. More action than almost all the other mods put together!

Mission Improbable

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

A Resistance listening post suddenly goes off-air and you are sent in to find out what happened to the original support crew and get the station back online. Your journey begins as a rowing boat coasts towards the landing point. Who knows what you will encounter, both on the way up to the tower and on your way down.

A beautiful map that plays as well as it looks. The attention to details is fantastic, from the swing pots in the kithcen to the stunning views, this mod oozes quality.

Eye Of The Storm: Episode 1 – Half-Life 2: Ep2

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

You can play the Ravenholm mod now in preparation for the future episodic release of John’s travels, Eye of the Storm.

This is an incredible mod, which has a brilliant final battle, that reuses a simple, yet interesting area. I can’t wait for Episode 2!

Combine Combat

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

You play as Number 42, a Combine soldier sent to kill Gordon Freeman.

Want to try and kill Freeman? Well, this is your chance.

Research and Development

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

Research and Development is a puzzle-centric mod for Half-Life 2: Episode Two featuring an unarmed player but plenty of violent mayhem. The player has NO weapons and there is no shooting at all. However that does not mean you can not kill things, but 95% of the mod is about solving the puzzles that are presented to you in a very natural way.

HOLY HEADCRABS. This mod has set a new standard in puzzle creation and overall quality.

Dangerous World

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

You are Frank Harrison, a rebel, who lives near City 17. You wake up and find that the Citadel looks like it is about to explode and those scientists are urging you to flee the city. No need to tell you twice! Off you go and good luck, you will need it.

This mod contains some great areas and a really nice starting puzzle. It also makes good use of the standard voice acting.

Project 25

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

Make your way from Station 23 to Station 25, if you can.

A short but very sweet little mod that features some nice underground section and a really cool derelict building finale.

Calamity

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

A story based mod that leads you through a variety of interesting environments to your ultimate objective.

This one has recieved mixed reviews but overall it has been liked.

Sentenced to Death

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

A collection of three maps, where the player is seemily set for execution. Fortunately help arrives and events take a turn for the better, or do they?

An interesting start, where you need to follow the instructions carefully, or face the consequences!

Escape by =EX-Mo=

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

Another Escape mod. Work your way through various environments to finally reach the Buggy.

This mod has a difficult but clever start, but is worth the effort of passing.

Rebellion

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

In Rebellion, you play as Mandella, colonel in the Confederation, a powerful military force. At the beginning, you explore the mothership as you are asked by admiral Spade to attend your briefing.

This mod has a difficult but clever start, but is worth the effort of passing.

Joutomaa

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

White forest is gathering underground resistance fighters, as they straggle from the shattered remains of city 17 and surrounding areas.

This mod has a difficult but clever start, but is worth the effort of passing.

Voting has closed.