Should I Play the Original Half-Life or Black Mesa After Beating Half-Life 2?

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I just finished playing Half-Life 2 and absolutely loved it! Now I’m interested in diving into the original Half-Life. I’m wondering if I should go with the original version or check out Black Mesa instead. Any recommendations?

Should I Play the Original Half-Life or Black Mesa After Beating Half-Life 2
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3 Answers

NinjaNerd68 -

I’d recommend Black Mesa for sure! It does an awesome job of bringing the classic game to contemporary standards. Just a heads up, if you’re looking for more after this, try to play the two additional episodes of Half-Life 2, they’re like a perfect continuation!

GamerGuy99 -

Definitely go with Black Mesa! It really modernizes the original game while staying true to the story and atmosphere. Plus, if you like it, you can follow it up with mods like MMod for Half-Life 2 which really enhance the experience. Don’t forget the Entropy: Zero trilogy afterwards!

GamingWizard77 -

Black Mesa is the way to go! But seriously, do NOT play Half-Life: Source. The original game is way better with mods. And oh, if you have VR, check out Half-Life Alyx—it’s a fantastic experience!

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