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first-person shooter
Half-Life: Source
By Valve Corporation, released 1 Jan 2004
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
What it is
Half-Life: Source is Valve Corporation’s 2004 first-person shooter, released as a digitally remastered version of the 1998 Half-Life. The game uses Source technology to add physics simulation and enhanced effects to the original PC experience. Its listed Steam features include single-player, Remote Play Together, and Family Sharing. Half-Life: Source is available on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS, and Valve is both developer and publisher. The store description says Half-Life established new standards for action games when released and won over 50 Game of the Year awards. This version keeps the first-person action format while presenting the game through Source technology. Its release date is June 1, 2004, and the official site listed for the entry is the Half-Life: Source Wikipedia page.
What players like, and what they don't
- Digitally remastered with Source technology
- Includes physics simulation and enhanced effects
- Supports Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Offers Remote Play Together
- Includes Family Sharing
- Released in 2004
- Listed genre is first-person shooter
- Steam features list only single-player mode
Who it suits
It suits players seeking a single-player first-person shooter on Windows, Linux, or macOS. Remote Play Together and Family Sharing are listed for players using Steam.
Half-Life: Source presents the original Half-Life through Source technology with updated physics and effects. Its platform list covers Windows, Linux, and macOS, with Steam sharing features included.
