Half Life 2 Gets Graphical Update.

AngryBrute · March 30, 2015, 10:28:36 AM

A fan mod that updates textures and lighting has been released on Steam as a true add on. It is absolutely free and is available now.

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cxfhvxgkcf-56:7 · March 30, 2015, 11:22:19 AM

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UnwornUniform · March 31, 2015, 11:18:26 AM

Finally a re-master mod that doesn't completely ruin the whole experience. Also commentary by Ross Scott & Caddicarus. Nice.

Ásgeirr · March 31, 2015, 11:27:31 AM

Man id love to jump in and play it again for the 100th time.

gats · March 31, 2015, 11:36:05 AM

whats so great about HL?

Ásgeirr · March 31, 2015, 11:39:47 AM

Quote from: gats on March 31, 2015, 11:36:05 AM

whats so great about HL?

No cutscenes, awesome lore, fun levels and it doesnt feel so restricted compared to todays FPS.

Juuzou · March 31, 2015, 11:53:18 AM

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Casper · March 31, 2015, 12:17:09 PM

I don't see much of a difference.

Sandtrap · March 31, 2015, 01:36:01 PM

Quote from: Noëlle on March 31, 2015, 11:53:18 AM

The mod looks nice, but it does not look necessary at all. Half-Life 2 has amazing graphics already. That game has aged really well.

You know how a nicely painted fence wears out it's colour over time? A new coat of paint to sparkle it up never hurts. Add a nice oomph back to things.

Especially if it's making it look like the same brand new fence. Like vehicle restoration really.

Why turn down something nice? I can think of other games that would like nice in a fresh coat of paint but they'll never recieve that treatment.

And the guys who modded it didn't even infringe upon the game like some touch ups these days too.

Plus, it's free.

Free is good thing.

Isara · March 31, 2015, 01:43:31 PM

Meanwhile at Valve...

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Well, there goes Half-Life 3. There's no point in producing the game since Half-Life 2 gained another 10 years of lifespan

Girl of Mystery · March 31, 2015, 02:11:54 PM

Quote from: gats on March 31, 2015, 11:36:05 AM

whats so great about HL?

not a lot
it's extremely overrated

Anonymous (User Deleted) · March 31, 2015, 04:19:34 PM

Quote from: Casper on March 31, 2015, 12:17:09 PM

I don't see much of a difference.

Yeah, some areas seemed to be lacking in any major changes. But mainly, certain indoor areas and foggy areas looked the most improved. I might give Half-Life 2 another try if this mod finally stops this game from giving me motion sickness >.>

AngryBrute · March 31, 2015, 04:21:55 PM

Quote from: Kupo on March 31, 2015, 04:19:34 PM

Quote from: Casper on March 31, 2015, 12:17:09 PM
I don't see much of a difference.
Yeah, some areas seemed to be lacking in any major changes. But mainly, certain indoor areas and foggy areas looked the most improved. I might give Half-Life 2 another try if this mod finally stops this game from giving me motion sickness >.>

Howd it do that? Have you adjusted the FOV?

Anonymous (User Deleted) · March 31, 2015, 04:24:25 PM

Quote from: AngryBrute on March 31, 2015, 04:21:55 PM

Quote from: Kupo on March 31, 2015, 04:19:34 PM
Quote from: Casper on March 31, 2015, 12:17:09 PM
I don't see much of a difference.
Yeah, some areas seemed to be lacking in any major changes. But mainly, certain indoor areas and foggy areas looked the most improved. I might give Half-Life 2 another try if this mod finally stops this game from giving me motion sickness >.>
Howd it do that? Have you adjusted the FOV?

I don't know. Dishonored did the same thing to me, and both games' art was directed by Victor Antonov, so I just always assumed it was something about his art style.

How should I adjust the FOV? Wider or narrower?

AngryBrute · March 31, 2015, 04:26:59 PM

Quote from: Kupo on March 31, 2015, 04:24:25 PM

Quote from: AngryBrute on March 31, 2015, 04:21:55 PM
Quote from: Kupo on March 31, 2015, 04:19:34 PM
Quote from: Casper on March 31, 2015, 12:17:09 PM
I don't see much of a difference.
Yeah, some areas seemed to be lacking in any major changes. But mainly, certain indoor areas and foggy areas looked the most improved. I might give Half-Life 2 another try if this mod finally stops this game from giving me motion sickness >.>
Howd it do that? Have you adjusted the FOV?
I don't know. Dishonored did the same thing to me, and both games' art was directed by Victor Antonov, so I just always assumed it was something about his art style.

How should I adjust the FOV? Wider or narrower?

It has one option in the advanced settings in the menu. Just slide it over all the way. It goes horizontal I believe. Makes a big difference for sickness like that.

Anonymous (User Deleted) · March 31, 2015, 04:27:56 PM

Quote from: AngryBrute on March 31, 2015, 04:26:59 PM

Quote from: Kupo on March 31, 2015, 04:24:25 PM
Quote from: AngryBrute on March 31, 2015, 04:21:55 PM
Quote from: Kupo on March 31, 2015, 04:19:34 PM
Quote from: Casper on March 31, 2015, 12:17:09 PM
I don't see much of a difference.
Yeah, some areas seemed to be lacking in any major changes. But mainly, certain indoor areas and foggy areas looked the most improved. I might give Half-Life 2 another try if this mod finally stops this game from giving me motion sickness >.>
Howd it do that? Have you adjusted the FOV?
I don't know. Dishonored did the same thing to me, and both games' art was directed by Victor Antonov, so I just always assumed it was something about his art style.

How should I adjust the FOV? Wider or narrower?
It has one option in the advanced settings in the menu. Just slide it over all the way. It goes horizontal I believe. Makes a big difference for sickness like that.

Alright, I'll give it a look.

Anonymous (User Deleted) · March 31, 2015, 04:39:14 PM

Quote from: Casper on March 31, 2015, 12:17:09 PM

I don't see much of a difference.

>.> Actually, I found something.

There's a cinematic mod for the game that overhauls the graphics and general look of the game by a lot. The environments are pretty but the character models are horrendous (and optional, I think?), and apparently the music is changed too. Sounds very hit-or-miss.

Mattie G Indahouse · March 31, 2015, 06:35:25 PM

Quote from: gats on March 31, 2015, 11:36:05 AM

whats so great about HL?

For two the things that I would say are great is the narrating. Instead of having cutscenes to separate the levels you just walk right into them. Then for Half Life 2 I would say being able to interact with the environment. Back then that would have been an innovative thing. Other than those it's a pretty average series.

Mattie G Indahouse · March 31, 2015, 06:37:04 PM

When Half Life 3 does come out to me it's going to be very strange playing in life like graphics. I'm used to the 2005 Half Life 2 graphics and even the Orange Box still looks like same.