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Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
By Valve Corporation, released 1 Jan 2004
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- first-person shooter
What it is
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is a multiplayer first-person shooter from Valve, released in 2004. Its matches take place in the Half-Life 2 universe, where the series’ physics shape deathmatch combat. Players can choose straightforward deathmatch or teamplay as the Combine and Resistance. Steam lists multiplayer, custom volume controls, stereo and surround sound, Valve Anti-Cheat, and the Source SDK. Family Sharing is also listed. The game is available for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS in its platform information, while its Steam platform listing names Windows and Linux. This is a multiplayer-focused entry with deathmatch and team-based play rather than a listed single-player mode.
What players like, and what they don't
- Deathmatch and Combine versus Resistance teamplay
- Physics shape multiplayer combat
- Valve Anti-Cheat enabled
- Source SDK included
- No single-player feature is listed
- Steam platform listing does not include macOS
Who it suits
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch suits players looking for multiplayer combat with physics-based interactions. Teams can play as Combine or Resistance, while others can choose straight deathmatch.
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch offers deathmatch and teamplay built around Half-Life 2 physics. Players should note that its listed modes are multiplayer-focused.
