Black Mesa

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1219 Ratings

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  1. Ivan9173
    Dec 9, 2021
    8
    Игра во всём максимально близка к оригинальной игре. Великолепная графика, звук, спецэффекты, всё здесь на высоте и придраться я могу только к миру Зен. Мне эта часть игры испортила процентов 20 от общей картины и я бы не хотел, чтоб он был таким, каким мы его видим сегодня. В остальном - игра отличная.Игра во всём максимально близка к оригинальной игре. Великолепная графика, звук, спецэффекты, всё здесь на высоте и придраться я могу только к миру Зен. Мне эта часть игры испортила процентов 20 от общей картины и я бы не хотел, чтоб он был таким, каким мы его видим сегодня. В остальном - игра отличная.
  2. Jack5switch
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    Black Mesa is the definitive way to play Half-Life 1. While it does not hold up as much as Half-Life 2 due to its more grounded story, overall harder difficulty and lacking reach within the community, it is most definitely a worthwhile purchase for the experience of playing its campaign.
  3. 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
  4. Keskin
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
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  5. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
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  6. fatninja82
    May 1, 2020
    9
    Valio la pena los 16 años que dedicaron a este juego , es la primera vez que juego half life y que mejor manera que con este increible remaster.
  7. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    8
    1편을 해본적은 없지만 이정도의 리마스터면 이제 이걸로 대체할 수 있지않을까? 알릭스까지 달리기위해서 후회없이 즐긴작품.........
  8. Tom12227
    Feb 15, 2021
    8
    The process is very long, played nearly 20 hours to break, recommended, super fun.
  9. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Incredible what they have done with this kind of half life remake. Required.
  10. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    7
    I'm kinda dissapointed with this remake. Don't get me wrong, it's still one of the better remakes out there but I expected a more balanced and polished game.
  11. hileger
    Oct 15, 2022
    8
    Круто обновили графон , оценка по сути вальвам но для современных игроков душно
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. adamCS
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Es hermoso esa banda sonora esos gráficos la jugabilidad sigue como la original le daría 10/10 pero tiene algunos bugs que con el tiempo se puede arreglar además tienen que optimizar un poco mas en las selvas de Xen. Este juego si que esta echo con amor y alma, en resumen es una obra de arte y maestra gracias desarrolladores y editores de Crowbar Collective por hacer este hermoso juego yEs hermoso esa banda sonora esos gráficos la jugabilidad sigue como la original le daría 10/10 pero tiene algunos bugs que con el tiempo se puede arreglar además tienen que optimizar un poco mas en las selvas de Xen. Este juego si que esta echo con amor y alma, en resumen es una obra de arte y maestra gracias desarrolladores y editores de Crowbar Collective por hacer este hermoso juego y esa banda sonora de Xen se re siente hasta me hace llorar de la emoción.… Expand
  15. SewAwOw
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    Шикарная игра и отличный ремейк. Фанаты постарались на славу, одновременно сохранив дух оригинала и освежив его. Хорошая графика, превосходная музыка, какие-то геймплейные доработки, единственно - слишком затянут Зен, его бы сократить в два раза, но это уже придирки. А так, игру смело рекомендую тем, кто еще не играл в халф лайф. После прохождения блек месы думаю, вы поймете, почему этаШикарная игра и отличный ремейк. Фанаты постарались на славу, одновременно сохранив дух оригинала и освежив его. Хорошая графика, превосходная музыка, какие-то геймплейные доработки, единственно - слишком затянут Зен, его бы сократить в два раза, но это уже придирки. А так, игру смело рекомендую тем, кто еще не играл в халф лайф. После прохождения блек месы думаю, вы поймете, почему эта серия стала культовой и пойдете играть в хл2.… Expand
  16. 481dkrakkers
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Imagine Half-Life but better, that's how impressive this game is. It takes what make Half-Life good, like it's storytelling and combat, and turn it to 11. There's almost no reason to pick up the original if you are new to Half-Life, that's how good the game is.
  17. Awanka
    Jan 1, 2022
    8
    Very good FPS with light puzzle and platformer elements that is worthy of the Half-Life name. The FPS mechanics and game engine are a bit antiquated by today's standards, but the excellent level design makes up for it. The alien world of Xen in particular in spectacular.

    A lot of levels in Black Mesa go on a little too long. That could be a good thing depending on your point of view though.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. BenzoSt
    Jul 12, 2022
    8
    A remake of the famous game Half-Life game from 1998. Black Mesa has excellent style, good level design, and great music, especially in the late stages of the game when you travel to the alien world of Xen. The new Definitive Edition update is a sure improvement. My biggest complaint is the checkpoint system, which often respawns me in an extremely precarious position with scarcely anyA remake of the famous game Half-Life game from 1998. Black Mesa has excellent style, good level design, and great music, especially in the late stages of the game when you travel to the alien world of Xen. The new Definitive Edition update is a sure improvement. My biggest complaint is the checkpoint system, which often respawns me in an extremely precarious position with scarcely any resources or even in the middle of combat. I hope the developers and Steam Workshop mod makers will further improve this game in the future. My nomination for Steam's 2020 Labor of Love award.… Expand
  21. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    8
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  22. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Black Mesa это улучшенная версия 1 Half Life как по мне обычная стрелялка с загадками и она очень сильно затянута под конец игры просто надоело. Хотя драка с боссом прикольная также понравилась концовка.
  23. sas_warrior
    Jan 14, 2021
    8
    A game about Physics Theorist and it's great! I felt myself a Schvardnegaard Physicist! I really liked the monsters and AI enemies!
  24. Gameguin
    Jan 7, 2021
    8
    I love this game but its wanting very bizzare system requirements thats why Developer didn't change this situation
  25. ILostMySanity
    May 23, 2021
    8
    The original Half-Life is better than this game. Change my mind. Anyway, this is a good remake.
  26. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  27. 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
  28. MrVali
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    Half life 1 is already one of the best video games in history. A good remastered version.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. christyguy
    Aug 10, 2022
    8
    Amazing remake, super fun gunplay. The world stays true to the original Half-Life but adds more details where needed and makes the overall experience feel less claustrophobic. Plus xen is fun this time and looks gorgeous!
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. Hyperfailure
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
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  35. tiago1243
    Dec 22, 2022
    9
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  36. 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.
  37. Miquekp15
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    para mí de los mejores remakes de half-life es bueno volver a la infancia que recuerdos
  38. threeoftendie
    May 8, 2023
    9
    Коротко, но исчерпывающе: прекрасная игра, замечательный ремейк, однозначно лучший фанатский проект подобного рода
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. EymenYk
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    ı realy like black mesa ıts like half life 3 ı am not joking yeah half life 33333333
  45. 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.
  46. mawwex
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Perfect remake for those of us who find the old graphics worthy of being puked on.
  47. 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.
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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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Metascore
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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