Half-Life Invasion released in 2003 is a French modification following after Half-Life's ending. Scientists who survived in a different part of Black Mesa are able to save you from the Gman and send you out on a new journey.

HL:I features tons of new content with over 16 weapons, 12 of them completely new and the remaining 4 being updated in some way from the original game. The player explores in a massive 4 chapters with around 10 full size levels each. A lot of visual/audio candy was added with an updated particle system, occasional special effects and some new music.

But what really stands out is the new armor and inventory systems. Your suit's parts can be damaged individually and using batteries which you now store in your inventory, you can either give energy uniformly to all parts or focus on repairing one single part. The player also now stores medkits in his inventory for quick use as well.

Being able to use your items when you need to is good, because HL:I is an extremely difficult mod, gunfights are far more deadly as the player and marines do a lot more damage. There is not tons of items go around and you will often find yourself hoarding medkits and batteries.

But for those who like a challenge, its a very special feeling when you overcome a tough battle, bobbing and weaving out of cover as you quite literally tear limbs off with your shotgun.

Its also a very story focused mod which is very nice. Things make sense and the world is well developed, feeling like a real place. There is a handful of scripted scenes and quite a bit of dialogue over your suit's intercom. The voice-acting although French seems well done and the English subtitles work quite well.

However not all is perfect, the mod suffers from some polish issues at points and it can be annoyingly difficult at times. One critical bug is that whenever you pause the game, you automatically use batteries or medkits if you are below 100%. This isn't enough to ruin the experience but it makes it more annoying than it has to be.

Another part which may turn some players off is a very late part of the game featuring a tank, while it had me quite amazed, it is in need of some heavy polishing.

Thankfully though, despite much needed polish in some areas, I feel safe saying this is one of the best modifications released and it surprises me people don't talk about it much. Its incredibly long but keeps you interested with a trickle of new guns, mechanics, plot info and little scripted sequences.

This is a beautiful modification despite its occasional bugs and lack of polish in some areas and its completely worth a try.

Half-Life Invasion MODDB

The GoldSrc Engine Games group has just achieved 100 members! I'd like to thank some people for that!

I'd like to thank our two new reviewers, DoomMarine23 and eddie! Even if you guys haven't posted alot, I'd like to thank you guys for assisting me in creating future reviews.

I'd like to thank Pumab for looking over the group and supporting it as it grew!

AdditIonally, I'd like to thank Rinku Platino for getting us to 100 members by inviting her entire friends list!

Finally, I'd like to thank all of our group members for taking the time to join the group. As well as for commenting on and liking our content.

Thank you all!

Sven Co-op has just arrived on Steam, as promised.

http://steamproxy.com/steamstore/app/225840/

Here's a post regarding information of the release of Sven Co-op on Steam:

http://steamproxy.com/games/sven_co-op/announcements/detail/726571055143051903

In short, if you've donated to the mod, and you don't get your items after joining several servers, simply send your Steam ID, e-mail, and real name used to purchase the donation through this link.[www.svencoop.com]

Sven Co-op's SDK and Dedicated Server are now available via the tools page in your Steam Library. Here's info on how to set up a server. You will need to forward port 27015 (TCP/UDP) to run any server.

If you have any more questions or issues, visit the Sven Co-op Online Manual[www.svencoop.com].

Although, I'm a bit late, I'd like to wish a happy birthday to one of the greatest Half-Life mods ever made. Sven Co-op turns 17 today!

The Development team has confirmed that Sven Co-op will be available on Steam on January 22, 2016. That is 2 days from now!

http://steamproxy.com/steamstore/app/225840/

Here's a bit of new information released by Sven Viking, one of the original devs:

Originally posted by Sven Viking:

Sven Co-op will be available to download for the bargain price of USD$0 this Friday, the 22nd of January! All donors past and present will keep their bonus features[www.svencoop.com] in the Steam version.

Additionally, thanks to Valve providing us with a Goldsrc license, the team had been able to update the engine itself to allow Sven Co-op and its maps to surpass the limitations of standard mods. The Steam release will also allow for easy installation, frequent iterative updates, and eventual Steam Workshop support.

Link to details relating to the Steam Release

Now, I'd like to ask a question to our group members. What time zone do you live in and what time would you prefer to have a group event at? I am planning on creating a group event, but I would like to know the preferences of the group first.

TWHL Tower is a collaborative effort by several members of The Whole Half-Life (TWHL) community designed around a simple concept: What if a bunch of dudes made a bunch of different levels or floors in an office tower and packaged it up as an seamless experience?

The result is a fun and fresh modification that feels different for every floor.
One level will feel just like a vertical slice from a HL mod to the next being a brain-tickling puzzle game.

Every room is a unique and fun experience, whatever you assume from the last room is never true and that is the joy of playing something made by so many people like this, that feeling of surprise and wonder; what is the next room going to contain?

It is a short play-through but a very unique one and perhaps a bit heart-warming. Its a fun little community project to play through and its great to see something worked on and completed as a community.


I recommend giving this a try, just remember

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TWHL Tower on MODDB

The Whole Half-Life[twhl.info]