Play This Mod: Research & Development
Now that Comic-Con is out of the way, it's time to be hosting and posting about Matt Bortolino's incredible Half-Life 2: Episode Two mod Research & Development, one of the few must-play mods to hit our desk in a while.
Research & Development takes the non-combative approach of Portal into the gritty environment of Half-Life 2, and does so with a refreshing amount of original mechanics and crafted special effects. Here's a mod that not only delivers a unique, gun-free experience, but one that effortlessly introduces fresh Source engine effects at surprising regularity.
The mod begins with little pomp, the player awakening in a detailed but generic location. A sign on the wall announces that this is a "weapons free zone," while... Read more"Loved the train part, that was awesome. Mr Whirly... not so much. I hit a bug where even when I..."71 Comments
