Half-Life: Dreamcast
Mod for Half-Life (1998) | Category: Port
Author: Revenant100 | Curator: Modbadger
Mod for Half-Life (1998) | Category: Port
Author: Revenant100 | Curator: Modbadger
Half-Life: Dreamcast — a PC port of the unreleased Half-Life version for the Sega Dreamcast console. This version differs from the original and the later PlayStation 2 adaptation: it features modified levels, unique NPCs and objects not found in other editions, altered difficulty levels, and numerous hidden references to Dreamcast.
Localizations:
Localizations:
The mod is localized into 1 language
(You don’t need to download anything extra to play in these languages)
Mod Features:
Updated maps — from minor geometry and lighting tweaks to completely redesigned areas. Some locations have been reworked for performance and gameplay, with new rooms featuring obstacles and puzzles added. One level was even removed.
Exclusive models — the Dreamcast version includes unique models not found in PC, PlayStation 2, or even High Definition versions. Hidden among them are VMU and Half-Life Dreamcast disc.
Dreamcast-style menu — new splash screen, background, color scheme, and sounds closely resemble the original console's interface.
CD soundtrack — high-quality music replaces standard mp3s from the Steam version.
Difficulty adaptation for controller gameplay — Gearbox modified the balance: monster spawns, their health and damage are adjusted for gamepad controls.
Password notifications — the password system wasn't ported, but all messages remain.
Minor differences — imperceptible at first glance, but Half-Life fans will easily recognize them.
How to install a mod Half-Life: Dreamcast
Extract the hldc 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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