First released in 1998 by Sierra Studios, Half-Life was originally released for MS Windows, and also was available on the PS2 and an unreleased leaked Dreamcast version was also available. The first person shooter relied entirely on scripted sequences to advance the plot and offers no cut scenes that are so popular in modern FPS games. Makers used the sequencing to retain a full first-person point of view throughout the entire game, as the player solved puzzles and performed combat tasks in the Black Mesa Research Facility.

Apparently, all of Half-Life’s ideas worked well enough to have an impact on one set of die-hard fans. It took them years and more than a thousand dollars, but they have captured the tone of the game in a Half-Life tribute movie they call Beyond Black Mesa.

Complete with authentic costuming and sounds from the game, this movie is a testament to the greatness of Valve Software’s brainchild, which has sold over 20 million units. Check out more about this low-budget, creative Indie flick here.

Beyond Black Mesa

Half-Life fan film, 4.4 out of 5 based on 8 ratings

Tags: Sony PS2, Windows Games

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