Half Life 2D

[SaiNRuB]

Looky!

Half Life 2D

That looks alot like Metal Slug but its still cool.

[SaiNRuB]

From the Half-life 2d FAQ

What is "Codename: Gordon" ?
It is a wacky Jump 'n Run Game inspired by Half Life 2 and created using Flash for programming and Photoshop for the graphics.

Who are the masterminds behind this project ?
They are Warbeast who is doing the graphics and X-Tender who is responsible for the Flash coding.

Why are we doing this ?
We are huge Half-Life fans and can't wait for the release of part 2, so we decided to make our own little HL2 inspired game in our spare time.

How much is it going to cost ?
It is going to be completely free and available for download on this site, when it is done. Our goal is not to earn money with this project, but people to have fun playing our game.

When is it going to be released ?
When it's done. Before Half Life 2 though.

Can I have a beta version ?
No, we've already selected people for testing it, so don't bother us about wanting to be a tester.

Will your game have a Multiplayer/Cooperative Mode?
No!

Why the heck are you using Flash and not another more suitable language like [insert programming language of choice] ?
Because Flash is what we're best at and you can do more then anoying buttons with it, although a lot of people don't know that.

I'm a damn good [insert programming language of choice] coder, can I help you ?
No, we decided to use Flash and that's what we're gonna do.

I'm good at x, can I help you ?
Our team is complete, more people would just get on our nerves and slow everything down.

Do you need webspace for hosting mirrors of "Codename: Gordon", when it's done ?
If you have reliable webspace and would like to donate some bandwidth to our project contact us and we'll give you further information.

How big is the Game?
Around 40 MB!

System requirements?
1000MHZ, Mouse, Keyboard

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[NoBonus]

The news section of their site says they are getting very close to completion!


NoBonus

[Magnet_Eye]

yeah, i have been waiting for this release for over a year now...they just keep on lagging. They were supposed to have already set a release date...but have ot.  

I hope when and if it does come out that it has configurable controls so it's Cab Friendly.

[SaiNRuB]

yeah i was reading the forum there and its dated all the way back to June 2003. I just found out about it today and freaked when i saw it.


Im hoping its cab friendly also Magnet_Eye, it looks like it will be alot of fun popping those lil head crabs in glorious 2d.

[GGKoul]

The link doesn't work for me.

-GGkoul

[crashwg]

Me neither!  

[Zapper]

They're making it with Flash? I'll still give it a try.

"Catch me later, I'll buy you a beer."

[SaiNRuB]

They're making it with Flash? I'll still give it a try.

"Catch me later, I'll buy you a beer."

Cool its Friday, meet you at the juggy bar.

The link doesn't work for me.

-GGkoul

Hmm, are you at work and maybe its being filtered?

Me neither!  

Thats weird, i dunno sorry.

[SaiNRuB]

It has been released.

Its only available through Steam at the moment though.


Steam client available here---> Steampowered.com

[Magnet_Eye]

It has been released.

Its only available through Steam at the moment though.


Steam client available here---> Steampowered.com

Yeah, this pisses me off. how am i supposed to put in MAMEWAH now? ARGH!


EDIT: I just found the NON-STEAM version available through bit torrent!  

[TalkingOctopus]

Did anybody give it a try?  Is it fun and worth the download?

[SaiNRuB]

I dont really think its that bad, its fun to play something based on the Half Life universe. The gameplay is lacking a lil refinement since its flash based. Controls are a pain though, you use your mouse to control the angle of your attacks and it gets tricky when you move Gordon pass your aiming reticle because hell well do a complete 180 if you arent careful leaving you wide open for attack. Notable things i liked are the inventory system just like the game which is cool,also they have a lot of sound effects taken from the original which adds to the atmosphere.

All in all not to bad for a free game, something to fill the void for anyone itching for more Half-Life.