Absolute Redemption
Mod for Half-Life (1998) | Category: Custom Campaign
Author: Maverick Developments | Curator: Modbadger
Mod for Half-Life (1998) | Category: Custom Campaign
Author: Maverick Developments | Curator: Modbadger
Absolute Redemption is a story mod for Half-Life that continues Gordon Freeman's story after the events of the original. You'll encounter new missions with diverse scenarios and unexpected plot twists.
Localizations:
Localizations:
The mod is localized into 1 language
(You don’t need to download anything extra to play in these languages)
Absolute Redemption is a bold, atmospheric continuation of the Half-Life story, where Gordon Freeman finds himself once again drawn into strange missions from the mysterious G-Man that will take you through stylistically diverse locations — from a snow-covered Himalayan temple and even a circus with alien attractions to a mysterious complex filled with non-linear routes.
This diversity makes the game rich and unpredictable, in the spirit of Valve's original expansions. The modification is full of cinematic moments and dramatic openings that create a strong first impression — even if the narrative seems somewhat overplayed and overly lengthy.
Individual levels, such as the warehouse, can be confusing due to mazes and intricate passages, but the atmosphere and visual details — for example, the captivating amusement park location — are admirable. The design of most maps is executed at a high level and leaves a strong impression.
In 2000, when the mod was released, it was considered such a worthy continuation of the original story that it was even included in retail versions of Counter-Strike as a bonus.
The community hasn't forgotten Absolute Redemption to this day — as a mod that people return to with warmth even years later. It's not perfect, can be challenging and chaotic, but it's precisely this non-triviality that places it among significant and memorable projects.
How to install a mod Absolute Redemption
Extract the redempt folder and place it into the root directory of the game.
Launch the game, go to the Change game menu, and select the mod.
Play!
To avoid entering the "Change game" menu every time you start the mod, you can:
Option 1: Launch via shortcut
Go to the properties of hl.exe and in the Target field (for example: "D:\Games\Half-Life\hl.exe") add a space and then write -game followed by the name of the mod folder in the game root directory. It should look like this: "D:\Games\Half-Life\hl.exe" -game mod_folder_name
Apply the changes.
Launch the mod using this shortcut.
Option 2: Launch via Steam
Open Steam, click on the "Games" menu > "Add a Non-Steam Game".
Browse to the game folder and select hl.exe.
A shortcut will appear in your library.
Right-click on it, select Properties, and in the "Launch Options" field write the full path to hl.exe (for example: "D:\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life\hl.exe") and add -game plus the mod folder name after a space. It should look like this: "D:\Games\Half-Life\hl.exe" -game mod_folder
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