Black mesathe Half-Life 1 remake brought the game to the updated Source engine and added new content, which is now being remade again… in the original Half-Life 1 engine.
According to the report of PC Gamersa group of modders are currently working on a remake called Black Mesa Classic, which will include Half-Life 1, in the original GoldSrc engine, but with additional content and improved features added in Black Mesa.
The mod has actually been in development since 2019 but a playable demo was released earlier this week on the game. ModDB page. It was quickly deleted due to “last minute issues” but the team promised it would be back up and running soon.
“This is a GoldSrc project that aims to remake Black Mesa: Source with Half-Life content on PC, with a classic visual style and features that push the limits of what’s possible in the GoldSrc engine, including detailed textures and more realistic environments,” the page says.
“Our main vision for this was to give a new look to the original Half-Life in the original engine, adding realism and immersion, making Half-Life more enjoyable and giving it longevity. long term for GoldSrc.”
The team also said they want the project to be accessible and playable for anyone, on any type of PC regardless of hardware specifications. It plans to use optimization tricks to ensure the game runs smoothly.
The long inactive Half-Life series is brought back in 2020 with Half-Life: Alyx, a virtual reality game set between the events of the first two entries. In our 10/10 reviewIGN said: “Half-Life: Alyx has set a new standard for VR in interactive design, detail and gradation, showing what can happen when a world-class developer goes all-out. force into new technological frontiers.”
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