Half-Life Deathmatch Source: A Retro Review
Remember the adrenaline-fueled chaos of Half-Life's multiplayer? Half-Life Deathmatch: Source aimed to recapture that magic, leveraging the Source Engine for a graphical upgrade. But did this free add-on succeed in revitalizing a classic, or did it fall short of its potential? This retrospective review delves into the game's strengths, weaknesses, and lasting impact, exploring why this free-to-play experience ultimately proved to be a bittersweet trip down memory lane. Gameplay: A Familiar Fight, Sharper but Not Perfect The core gameplay loop remains pure Half-Life deathmatch: acquire weapons, locate opponents, and eliminate them....