E7 Black Star
Mod for Half-Life (1998) | Category: Custom Campaign
Author: Knazev33 | Curator: Modbadger
Mod for Half-Life (1998) | Category: Custom Campaign
Author: Knazev33 | Curator: Modbadger
E7 Black Star is a single-player Half-Life mod set in the secret laboratory complex Object E7 (Black Star) in Russia. The player takes the role of a political prisoner who tested a new HEV suit and escaped during the trials.
Localizations:
Localizations:
The mod is localized into 1 language
(You don’t need to download anything extra to play in these languages)
The mod features expansive and detailed levels - from industrial laboratories to partially ruined underground facilities. Players will experience exploration, gunfights, platforming sections, and puzzles, creating a tense survival atmosphere. There is no new weaponry or creatures; instead, reworked original models are used, emphasizing map design and a sense of isolation.
The story is closely tied to the events of Half-Life: G-Man appears in the game, and the escape from the "Black Star" gradually reveals a larger picture of what is happening. The playtime is around 4-6 hours, with hidden levels and secrets encouraging players to explore every corner of the complex.
How to install a mod E7 Black Star
Unpack the archive and place its contents into the root directory of the game.
Launch the game, go to the "Change game" menu, and select the mod.
Enjoy!
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_name
Launch the mod through this Steam shortcut.
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