Black Mesa

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1219 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 101 out of 1219
  3. Negative: 47 out of 1219

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  1. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    An almost perfect remake of an almost perfect game. It was great to play the good old Half Life again with some sweet new HD graphics and some awesome new music. I'd recommend this game not only to the ones that played the old Half Life, but also to other gamers that enjoy a good story and some awesome first-person shooter action.
  2. thehoang123
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    After 16 years of development, it's safe to say: This is the best fan remake game of all time. Shows you how important of Half-Life series was and still to the industry.
  3. RoqueNE
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Knowing what nowadays is considered tripple-A, this game would deserve quintuple-A. A masterfully forged love letter to one of the best games of all time, expanded so incredibly far that it partially surpasses even the sequel to the original. Especially the new Xen levels are so extensive and so filled with new ideas and gameplay mechanics that this game easily deserves a place among theKnowing what nowadays is considered tripple-A, this game would deserve quintuple-A. A masterfully forged love letter to one of the best games of all time, expanded so incredibly far that it partially surpasses even the sequel to the original. Especially the new Xen levels are so extensive and so filled with new ideas and gameplay mechanics that this game easily deserves a place among the greatest of all time.… Expand
  4. Cer2xrafa
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Un remake perfecto de un juego perfecto, la mejor forma de jugar esta obra maestra; los gráficos, paridad con Half -LIfe 2 y su soundtrack legendario, lo hace un shooter divertido, que mantiene enganchado desde el primer momento, con su estética e historia apocalíptica. Su mayor diferencia con el original es el mundo de Xen, que en el original se veía horrible, y aquí se ve precioso.
    En    Un remake perfecto de un juego perfecto, la mejor forma de jugar esta obra maestra; los gráficos, paridad con Half -LIfe 2 y su soundtrack legendario, lo hace un shooter divertido, que mantiene enganchado desde el primer momento, con su estética e historia apocalíptica. Su mayor diferencia con el original es el mundo de Xen, que en el original se veía horrible, y aquí se ve precioso.
    En resumen, un juego recomendado, sobre todo para fans de los shooters en primera persona    … Expand
  5. Liquid_Cold
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Это Half-Life!
    Он вернулся обновлённый, улучшенный, такой же сногсшибательный и клёвый!
    Моё почтение той заботе, с которой Crowbar Collective отнеслись к культовому творению Valve.
  6. Dartza
    Aug 1, 2023
    6
    As someone who never played the original Half-Life, but did Play Half-Life 2, Black Mesa felt like a mix between old school game design with a modern coat of paint. It certainly feels like an older title, but a good one.
  7. dmitriy_savenok
    Jul 31, 2023
    7
    Хорошо сделанный и не совсем равномерный ремейк.
    Порой игра радует своей обновлённой графикой, но умудряется ужаснуть своей странной коллизией персонажей и объектов. Нельзя стрелять между некоторыми объектами на карте, просто пули врезаются в невидимую стенку, хотя там пустое пространство. Даже как в скайримчике, нельзя одеть мусорное ведро наголову какому-то nps.
    Мир Зен тоже изначально    Хорошо сделанный и не совсем равномерный ремейк.
    Порой игра радует своей обновлённой графикой, но умудряется ужаснуть своей странной коллизией персонажей и объектов. Нельзя стрелять между некоторыми объектами на карте, просто пули врезаются в невидимую стенку, хотя там пустое пространство. Даже как в скайримчике, нельзя одеть мусорное ведро наголову какому-то nps.
    Мир Зен тоже изначально невероятно красив, но на протяжении всей главы, планку удерживать не удаётся. Даже не хочется упоминать цех, где производили солдат. Явно не хватало бюджета на доработку.
    Хорошая игра, но ремейк должны делать сами Valve и с достаточным бюджетом, что бы первая часть смогла удивить, как и в прежние времена.
    7/10    … Expand
  8. mawwex
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Perfect remake for those of us who find the old graphics worthy of being puked on.
  9. EymenYk
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    ı realy like black mesa ıts like half life 3 ı am not joking yeah half life 33333333
  10. armadonpower
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    This Half-Life 1 remake is a must-play for any HL fan. Its incredible visuals, engaging gameplay, and faithful recreation are simply unmatched.
  11. Ogurechka
    May 29, 2023
    6
    Nice graphical improvement of the original game. But, unfortunately, this is still the same first Half-Life, with all its outdated mechanics
  12. The_D4RknesS
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    This one is a real remaster haha Everything you have in half life 2 but with very significant improvements like more violence, better graphics and much more blood particles
  13. threeoftendie
    May 8, 2023
    9
    Коротко, но исчерпывающе: прекрасная игра, замечательный ремейк, однозначно лучший фанатский проект подобного рода
  14. Suprizer
    Apr 22, 2023
    5
    As a person who never played hl1 i think this one is more playable for sure just by the look of it i can tell... but the enemy Ai just feels unfair they can see you through a pin hole and shoot their reaction time is unmatched they don't miss too like what are we sposed to do... took me 19 hours to finish on normal difficulty.
  15. ayuwooh
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Black Mesa is an exceptional remaster of the classic Half-Life game that has been updated with stunning visuals that surpass even those of Half-Life 2. The game offers an extended playtime, achievements to enhance the gaming experience, and the added bonus of being created by a dedicated group of fans. The dedication and passion put into this project are evident in the game's attention toBlack Mesa is an exceptional remaster of the classic Half-Life game that has been updated with stunning visuals that surpass even those of Half-Life 2. The game offers an extended playtime, achievements to enhance the gaming experience, and the added bonus of being created by a dedicated group of fans. The dedication and passion put into this project are evident in the game's attention to detail, refined gameplay mechanics, and faithful recreation of the original storyline.

    For fans of the Half-Life series, Black Mesa is an absolute must-play.    … Expand
  16. bar0yka
    Mar 21, 2023
    8
    hs sorunu var oyunda baya bi hs atıyom ama ölmüyorlar sonra da mermi sve can sıkıntısı çekiyorum onun dışında güzell
  17. PenetratorGod
    Feb 14, 2023
    3
    I've never been a fan of the Half-Life series, it's probably one of the most overrated game series in the world. The reason I don't like Black Mesa is the horrible level design. The game doesn't guide the player in any way and acts as if you've played the game before. I lost what little interest I had in the story within the first few hours with these terrible gameplay mechanics. II've never been a fan of the Half-Life series, it's probably one of the most overrated game series in the world. The reason I don't like Black Mesa is the horrible level design. The game doesn't guide the player in any way and acts as if you've played the game before. I lost what little interest I had in the story within the first few hours with these terrible gameplay mechanics. I definitely do not recommend it to anyone who is not a fan of this series. If you are curious about the story, watch a video on Youtube.… Expand
  18. Acevi6
    Jan 18, 2023
    9
    A faithful remake of Half-life. Almost everything in the original has been improved upon. However there are some bugs that arent in the original game. Not sure when they'll get fixed but hopefully soon.
  19. PasiMetaAho
    Jan 7, 2023
    2
    Half-Life: Ruined.
    Suck the developers cock or DIE. repeatedly.

    Unlike the original REAL Half-Life you have no choice but be lead by the neck by dumbass devs.
    Only one who actually did their job was the art guy. Everyone else from the movement to the level design is a complete idiot unfortunately.
  20. Miquekp15
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    para mí de los mejores remakes de half-life es bueno volver a la infancia que recuerdos
  21. raziel5000
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    I finished Half Life (and all its successors) tens of times. My expectations with Black Mesa were super high. I didn't get disappointed. My God this game is good. So faithful, rich and overall a much more modern and appealing experience in 2022. A full 10/10.
  22. tiago1243
    Dec 22, 2022
    9
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  23. Hyperfailure
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
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  24. syreen
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    It's a very nice production. I had a very nice experience. It's one of the most beautiful works I've ever seen and thank you for playing this game. By the way, the music is very nice.
  25. DefaltWorld
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Lo mas recomendable de steam su exclusivo, el clasico half life.
    Gracias a los fans y a la aprovacion de valve tenemos este juegazo de vuelta en forma de remake respetando, el juego original y mejorandolo
  26. philzlz
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    It is a difficult task remaking a classic like Half-Life while expanding its levels. I was surprised by the length of the game that surpasses the original while being truthful to it. Clearly a lot of work has gone into it. While I thought Xen was a bit too long it could basically stand as its own standoff puzzle-type game.

    The music was another plus, some tracks were beautiful and fit    It is a difficult task remaking a classic like Half-Life while expanding its levels. I was surprised by the length of the game that surpasses the original while being truthful to it. Clearly a lot of work has gone into it. While I thought Xen was a bit too long it could basically stand as its own standoff puzzle-type game.

    The music was another plus, some tracks were beautiful and fit the game quiet well.    … Expand
  27. hileger
    Oct 15, 2022
    8
    Круто обновили графон , оценка по сути вальвам но для современных игроков душно
  28. middle324
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    Black mesa is the definition of the "Remake".
    it's awesome, it enhance the whole game, and it's a great experience
  29. KolesAdlerov
    Oct 9, 2022
    9
    Half-Remaster, Half-Remake, outstanding work! Not 10/10 BECAUSE OF 2 GARBAGE LEVELS AFTER XEN (Gonarch`s Lair & Interloper). Sometimes the Game lacks sounds and always has SH!TTY MAIN CHARACTER PHYSICS.
    But look at the weapon design [and remember the crappy weaponry from HL2]! The only Game that can barely compete with the weapon design from Quake series! Look at the gunfights with the    Half-Remaster, Half-Remake, outstanding work! Not 10/10 BECAUSE OF 2 GARBAGE LEVELS AFTER XEN (Gonarch`s Lair & Interloper). Sometimes the Game lacks sounds and always has SH!TTY MAIN CHARACTER PHYSICS.
    But look at the weapon design [and remember the crappy weaponry from HL2]! The only Game that can barely compete with the weapon design from Quake series! Look at the gunfights with the HECU marines! It's better than the original! Look at the Zombie Marines connected to drip, maaan!!!

    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics 9/10
    combat logic [AI often cheats] 8/10
    atmosphere 10/10
    Gameplay as immersive horror 6/10

    Story 10/10

    Graphics 7/10

    Sounds & music [buggy issues] 8/10

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    Remove Gonarch`s Lair & Interloper chapter, please. It's unplayable.    … Expand
  30. Tomle1202
    Sep 25, 2022
    8
    Black Mesa is absolutely the best way to relive the original Half-Life experience.
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#27 Best PC Game of 2012
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#30 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
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#25 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. GameGrin
    Feb 8, 2021
    70
    Black Mesa remains true to the original Half-Life with updated graphics, improved sounds and redesigned levels. However, the graphics still look old for a “modern” game and loading screens are still a pain as it freezes the game for a few seconds.
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  2. Washington Post
    Mar 31, 2020
    80
    Those with a taste for retro-gaming or lighthearted sci-fi shooters, take note: few games with a foot in the nineties hold up this well.
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  3. GameStar
    Mar 23, 2020
    87
    Reasonable innovations and a completely new Xen complement the authentic Half-Life atmosphere: This is what a remake should look like.
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