Run. Think. Shoot.
Source. Black Mesa is a re-envisioning of Valve Software's seminal classic Half-Life. Gordon Freeman and his unforgettable journey through the Black Mesa PC Research Facility have been lovingly re-created to capture the full spirit of the original game, without 1998’s graphical limitations.
This is Half-Life the way it was meant to be played! Expect tremendously detailed environments, old-school tough-as-nails combat, and a gripping story with memorable characters. The all-new soundtrack, voice acting, choreography and dialogue create a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before. Nostalgia has never felt so fresh! The Steam release of Black Mesa includes various fixes, upgrades, and new features since Black Mesa’s mod release.
A superlative remake of one of the most important games ever made. [Dec 2012, p.89]
We should applaud an excellent work made for free by fans of the original game.
Black Mesa will probably go down in history as one of the most ambitious, successful, eye-catching and exciting fan-made projects. Its value as a remake is very high: it elevates in every respect the original Half-Life by Valve and even adds a lot of content. It is definitely the best way to enjoy this story.
The result, though still a bit 'sour for some graphic glitch and not bug-free, fully convinces and the new features do nothing but add prestige and longevity to a project worthy of praise from all points of view.
From our point of view, we do not believe that Black Mesa can be an integral substitute of the original Half-Life (still very enjoyable), as much as an adventure that accompanies it with respect and dignity. And walking tall with a legend can be considered a success in itself.
This is no excellent shooter – by a long run. But regardless this is a decently modernised classic and a well executed journey through time.
Quotation forthcoming.
February 25, 2020
Black Mesa 1.0, the Half-Life remake, will be released on Steam next week.
November 27, 2017
Half Life’s remake, Black Mesa, delays one more time its last chapter. Read more
