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Your objective is to find your way out of the abandoned base. You’ll need to find some batteries and Alyx even makes a brief appearance.

The player is a Resistance agent sent to investigate the status of a previously overrun base. Upon entry, he finds lingering Combine forces that spring a trap, forcing him to blast his way back out of the base.

A large, open area map with more headcrabs and zombies than you can shake a stick at. Plenty of ammo and health to keep you amused for at least 15 minutes. It’s apparently based on a real location in Siberia.

This is a French mod made by 3 people. You seem to play as Barney but that’s all I can tell you regarding your objectives and the starting situation.

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

“You’ve got to make it to the station on time. Meet up with your team and get out of town while you still can. Enemy forces are securing the area so be careful.”

These maps feature a manual load between level 1 and level 2.

Tired of hearing about mods that claim they are going to re-create the HL2 leaked beta? NO? Then is mod is absolutely, definitely, probably, maybe, possibly for you or maybe somebody you know, or a friend of somebody you know.

The first thing you need to realize about this mod is DON’T TAKE IT SERIOUSLY! It’s laughing at other mods, so sit back, get a cool drink, a pair of very dark sunglasses and play until you drop.

“Clearing a Path is a single player level I created using Half-Life 2: Episode Two. This project took 4 months to complete. For this project I wanted to focus on scripting and exploration.”

“What is this! Gordon Freeman, thank god you are here. Please help us with our major dilemma we just got word from a nearby outpost that combine are coming this way! Stock up on the remaining ammo and take on the incoming combine before they destroy us. This map is all about stationary fighting, you are confined to a building or if your bold the outside of a building. Combine rush in from everywhere and I mean EVERYWHERE. Take your gun and start defending against the Combine Attack”

“You’re sitting in your bedroom playing some half life when you hear an explosion outside your window.
You look outside and see the entire house surrounded by combine (I guess the RIAA finally tracked your mp3 collection down). You should be able to lose them by escaping into the reserve behind your house.”

This map is a 97% puzzle map.

You simply need to solve the puzzles to progress.

Set mostly indoors, you will find most puzzles straight forward but some may have you scratching your head.

A set of corridors that eventually lead outside, assuming you can make it that far!

You play as a Combine soldier, who is part of a squad sent to destroy a rebel missile base.

Your objective is to set two charges deep within the base.

You will also need to stop the launch of a missile and then make a hasty escape from the base before it explodes.

“Dark World will bring you into your darkest nightmare. It is in hazardous areas, destroyed buildings and dark settings.”

Caught by the remaining Combine, Gordon Freeman must escape to rescue his imprisoned rebel allies. Aided by the resourceful Dawn and her insurgents, you are sprung from captivity in order to spearhead a staged breakout from the notorious Port Halen Prison.

But before you can get there you must loose your Combine pursuers and make your way through a wilderness long since overrun by the zombified.

The pack contains Black Mesa style environments, outdoor areas, driving sections and plenty of action. Without giving away any spoilers, the last map contains an innovative use of a trainyard.

Detritus is a biological term that describes decaying organic matter. You will encounter plenty of detritus in this map. This is a small map and a short single-player campaign. It will take approximately 15-20 minutes for a first-time play through. There are several hidden weapons in this map, including an RPG and a Magnum.

This mod continues from the end of Pyramid and sets the player in a world where the sea is rising.

You encounter almost all of Half-Life 2’s enemies and a great outdoor area.

There is some interesting backtracking and even a bonus map if you are lucky.

A simple set of rooms with various effects. There is some combat. Nothing more, nothing less.

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

This is a slightly more complicated sequel to Explosions 1.

Your objective is to reach the offices and enter the portal-type device.

Many obstacles block your way and the careful use of the exploding barrels will ensure your success.

This is your chance to play one author’s vision of what Episode Three could contain.

Another “first map” released on the community. Find Alyx in this short, linear map.

Author’s Notes: “This is a single player Half Life 2 mod, set entirely outside of City 17. It features 6 levels of action, exploring a range of locations, non-linear level progression, a musical score, some new abstract textures and challenging gameplay. This mod is meant for those who have already completed Half Life 2″

“Enemy forces have invaded and let loose their secret weapon – a giant robot! Escape while you can and formulate a plan to defeat it and save the city.”

“Tells the action packed story of a familiar soldier brought back to earth by the Gman for an unknown purpose. Use a Barnacle as a grappling gun to swing and pull yourself through levels.”

“You’re trapped! Zombies and enemy soldiers impede you, but you have to make it out. They’re both after you, so watch your back.”

A 5 level mod that offers indoor action through Black mesa, with plenty of nostalgic content.

Explore the haunted house and return to your car…if you dare!

A barn, a group of Metrocops, a small selection of weapons and and never ending supply of zombies and headcrabs. Perfect for a winter’s evening, or not!

A partial conversion of an underground lab where scientists have been experimenting on a new drug to wipe out all forms of infection that humans can aquire.

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

You play the role of one of thousands of citizens who gave their lives on the day of the 7 hour war, the day the Combine brought the world to its knees in a mere 7 hours.

Work your way from the train station to a huge Combine Facility and don’t leave until you have destroyed it!

A survival, horror map with a frantic outdoor, timed section, followed by a sewer section with a few surprises. Features a cool ending.

A simple map where you have to find Maria and help her escape. Rito made this map whilst being directed by his sister. Any complaints, blame her!

“Can you make it through the maze and escape from the monster-infested building? Keep an eye on your surroundings – and that includes above you.”

Jump into the portal and reach the 3 fighting Striders. What else can I tell you? The first and only speech is in Russian but you don’t really need to know what he says. Just run, think, shoot and kill!

Tired of Half-Life 2 environments? Well now you can fight the Combine in a Japanese setting. Play in 18 levels, all with new textures. The gameplay is Old School hence the name. The gameplay consists of killing the enemy and finding keys to open the door to the next area. Simple and fun.

You play as Corporal Adrian Shepherd, awakened from the statis field, where you find yourself in a small deserted town called….Ravenholm!

Gordon wakes disorientated and finds Gman talking in his usual mysterious way about consequences??? Looks like another mission for the only man who can make a difference. Bring it on……

This mod features some intense action scenes, but most of these come later on, much of the earlier parts of the mod are focused on adventure and storytelling.

“This would take place some ware between Anticitizen one and Follow freeman. The Combine have set up a small lookout post in a building. You have been asked to clear the Combine out so the rebels can get at some weapons they have stored there so they can be used for the assault on the citadel.”

A weird level where you get jumped around various parts of a city, assuming you get past the Striders and Gunship. Good Luck.

You play as Gordon again and your objective is pretty much the same as the original game: escape the base.

Author’s Notes “I made this map this map to prove that killing does not have to be an depressing or scary thing. Actually killing is FUN!!! (Don’t think I am getting crazy now, I’m talking of an game

A simple, linear map, it has some strange texture combinations but it’s quite fun to play.

This is an updated and extended version of Slums.

You are disorientated and lost. You regain full awareness in what looks to be a storage room in an apartment block.

Work your way through a variety of environments to find your way to freedom.

Here is a medium length map that was submitted to a Snarkpit competition. You play as Gordon Freeman on your way to what looks to be certain death.

A simple survival mod with more Zombies that you can count! Simple level design, simple objective and simply fun (assuming you like simple zombie mods!)

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.

“Find your way to the surface – if you can. Wade through zombies and meet up with your squad. Will salvation await you at the top?”

Another entry for a very old mapping competition. I am sure you will realize that this didn’t win!

You start off in a prison cell and things just get worse.

Can you survive the final test?

Can you find the hidden city? Plenty of driving and exploring required.

Communication with a laboratory has been lost and you and a small group of rebels have been sent to find out why.

Are you brave enough to explore the G-Man’s mansion? In this slightly scary mod you have to work your way through a mansion looking for keys and fighting enemies. Expect some surprises and maybe a few hidden items.

Play in the dark with the lights out to get the best effect. Unless you are too scared. Want me to call your mommy?

This mini-partial-conversion was made for a mapping competition.

It features a medieval theme, some Quake touches and a great soundscape.

Enemies and weapons are all from the Half-Life universe.

You find yourself arriving at some sort of Combine facility. You are taken to a room where you are attacked. Next thing you know you wake up in a bin, presumably assumed dead.

Wasting no time, you begin to explore and you find two identical rebel twins who tell you exactly what you need to do, it’s just they tell you in Russian!

As in most mods, you don’t really need to hear what they say, just do what you do best; find and kill Combine. And so, starts your journey to Abyss!

“Make your way through the underground facility and up to the surface. Watch your step – it could be your last!”

Your brother has been taken by combine and your mission to get your brother back.

Your brother is in the Resistance but you prefer a more concilitary approach.

Unfortunately your brother is arrested by the Combine and tortured until he revealed some rebel secrets.

A very simple premise: Kill all the enemies…if possible. I tried and died too many times to lie about. Good luck. There’s no story and after killing all the enemies nothing happens, don’t expect anything other than a warehouse with a LOT of zombies etc. Don’t bother playing if you enjoy something more detailed. Arena map lovers only!

Another Doom/Quake style, no story, room-to-room map from Ritosito. The first 3 maps can be found here: Zay 1, 2 and 3. There is one jumping puzzle that is nicely done and plenty of action.
Reader Recommendations16 recommendations, average score: 3.81 (out of 5), standard deviation: 1.65

Like Zombies? Want to kill them and then “buy” upgrades? If you do then this could be the greatest map you play today!

Play in an arena with a number of areas, each with certain types of enemies. These enemies can chase you all over the place, so don’t relax.

Use your “cash” wisely to ensure the maximum amount of damage for the minimum amount of expenditure.

You start in a pit with two crawling zombies and a Stalker. Can you find the way out? If you can then more zombies await you.

Does the pit hold the secret to your escape or will the generator lead to freedom?

Find the answers to these and other questions in this very short map