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HL3 kinda happened though, but it was called Half-Life Alyx. And while it wasn't a conventional FPS like HL1 and 2, there's absolutely no trace of GaaS in it.
by PetitPrince 11mo ago
HL3 kinda happened though, but it was called Half-Life Alyx. And while it wasn't a conventional FPS like HL1 and 2, there's absolutely no trace of GaaS in it.
- jsheard 11mo agoAlyx is a bit of an edge case because they needed a VR showcase, and it's unlikely that a PC VR game (even a Valve one) could have sustained a healthy multiplayer population. Regardless of the reasons why it happened, it's the one and only singleplayer title they've released in the last 14 years, which neatly aligns with them discovering the joy of lootboxes 15 years ago.
- Something1234 11mo agoWhat about Aperture Labs Desk Job as a demo for the deck? Full self contained single player story.
- mathgeek 11mo agoWhile it was more a tech demo than a full game, this one was a great game anyway.
- vablings 11mo agoTo say Alyx was just an "VR demo" is pretty sad and reductive. Even today it's the one of the best VR games to be released in both fidelity and performance and as VR tech continues to improve its truly aged like fine wine
- jsheard 11mo agoI called it a showcase, not a demo. I know it's a full-blown game in its own right.
- hamdingers 11mo agoAlyx is a great spinoff, a mindblowing tech demo, and a thrilling prequel. It is not Half-Life 3.