is it same as half life story?

[mishonja]

I played half life 1 long time ago and while I was playing black mesa I really stopped few times because I didnt know was is it in original game, like some parts felt off and am not sure was it because I forgot how it was or maybe as levels got more details and props than the original

still enjoyed game :)

[KriKitBoNeZ]

Originally posted by Mighty One:

I played half life 1 long time ago and while I was playing black mesa I really stopped few times because I didnt know was is it in original game, like some parts felt off and am not sure was it because I forgot how it was or maybe as levels got more details and props than the original

still enjoyed game :)

It's a 're-imagining.' So...just imagine that re-imagining while playing and try not to lose your balance.

[mishonja]

Originally posted by KriKitBoNeZ:

Originally posted by Mighty One:

I played half life 1 long time ago and while I was playing black mesa I really stopped few times because I didnt know was is it in original game, like some parts felt off and am not sure was it because I forgot how it was or maybe as levels got more details and props than the original

still enjoyed game :)

It's a 're-imagining.' So...just imagine that re-imagining while playing and try not to lose your balance.

Well I didnt really know that but I went with like half life remaster in my mind 😂

[Cat]

Yes, they expanded the levels and add more details. It's not Half Life in a new engine with the same exact map layout, that's Half Life Source. Black Mesa is a reimagining.

[mishonja]

Originally posted by Cat:

Yes, they expanded the levels and add more details. It's not Half Life in a new engine with the same exact map layout, that's Half Life Source. Black Mesa is a reimagining.

i dont complain just had some moments that felt new and I know I played half life few times so had to see did my memory lost info or what

[Cursed Hawkins]

Originally posted by Mighty One:

Well I didnt really know that but I went with like half life remaster in my mind 😂

Yeah I suggest losing that thought as even the devs don't view Black Mesa as a remaster, it's more of a remake/re-imaging as mentioned by Bonez.

[Darth GTB]

All that being said and all, should somebody who never played half-life start with this game, or the original? Try not adding nostalgic glasses on while analysing the possible answer, please :)

[mishonja]

Originally posted by Darth GTB:

All that being said and all, should somebody who never played half-life start with this game, or the original? Try not adding nostalgic glasses on while analysing the possible answer, please :)

well I did both and sure half life is similar story but not the same
I would suggest black mesa as its newer engine and design but nostalgia tell original

[Cat]

Originally posted by Darth GTB:

All that being said and all, should somebody who never played half-life start with this game, or the original? Try not adding nostalgic glasses on while analysing the possible answer, please :)

Nothing wrong with either of them first. Half Life is canon and has lots of good mods and expansion packs, so I'll start with that first.

[gyrotim]

It's a remake of the original Half Life that better serves to establish characters and story elements. In the original Half Life you don't really meet Eli or Kleiner so the transition between Half Life and Half Life 2 feels a bit jarring when you're introduced to those characters. This game however gives you a very brief introduction to these two characters.. except Barney, he's just kinda left out.

Xen also does a better job at establishing the lore of the alien setting. Interloper for instance does a much better job at showing how the Vortiguants are being enslaved by the alien controllers.

[mishonja]

Originally posted by gyrotim:

It's a remake of the original Half Life that better serves to establish characters and story elements. In the original Half Life you don't really meet Eli or Kleiner so the transition between Half Life and Half Life 2 feels a bit jarring when you're introduced to those characters. This game however gives you a very brief introduction to these two characters.. except Barney, he's just kinda left out.

Xen also does a better job at establishing the lore of the alien setting. Interloper for instance does a much better job at showing how the Vortiguants are being enslaved by the alien controllers.

I had a moment where saw Eli and Kleiner and I was thinking is any of them in half life; i remember thise blurred faces so I wasnt sure but now you gave me answer 😂

[Cursed Hawkins]

Originally posted by gyrotim:

except Barney, he's just kinda left out.

That's because the security guard that's banging on the door you ride past on the train IS BARNEY, even when you play Blue Shift if you turned around on the exact same platform as that door in HL1 you would see Gordon on the very tram you would see Barney banging on the door in the base game.
In fact that whole interaction was likely changed to being that you see Barney letting you through one of the many chamber doors, given his clearance as a security guard at the facility and during that whole tram ride he's the only one that more or less interacts with you until you reach the platform where you're let off.

[gyrotim]

Originally posted by Cursed Hawkins:

Originally posted by gyrotim:

except Barney, he's just kinda left out.

That's because the security guard that's banging on the door you ride past on the train IS BARNEY, even when you play Blue Shift if you turned around on the exact same platform as that door in HL1 you would see Gordon on the very tram you would see Barney banging on the door in the base game.

Oh yeah, shame you never get to meet him though. It's a very brief appearance.

[Cursed Hawkins]

Originally posted by gyrotim:

Originally posted by Cursed Hawkins:

That's because the security guard that's banging on the door you ride past on the train IS BARNEY, even when you play Blue Shift if you turned around on the exact same platform as that door in HL1 you would see Gordon on the very tram you would see Barney banging on the door in the base game.

Oh yeah, shame you never get to meet him though. It's a very brief appearance.

But in a way you're not completely unsure of where he is in the facility given that by the time Gordon even left the test chamber Barney was more or less already making his way up to the surface.
https://youtu.be/6Iu4GXUHfU0

[r3ach5stars1]

is half life 1 re imagined have some new things and dialog but is faitfull to half life 1