Half-Life: Residual Point
Mod for Half-Life (1998) | Category: Custom Campaign
Author: Radiation-Studios | Curator: Modbadger
Mod for Half-Life (1998) | Category: Custom Campaign
Author: Radiation-Studios | Curator: Modbadger
Half-Life: Residual Point is an ambitious mod for the original game created by Korean developers. It represents a reworking of the original Half-Life events with the addition of new elements and story expansion.
Localizations:
Localizations:
The mod is localized into 1 language
(You don’t need to download anything extra to play in these languages)
The game begins with a monorail ride that delivers the protagonist to the Black Mesa complex. After the player puts on a protective suit, they participate in an experiment that leads to catastrophic consequences familiar from the original game. However, the plot develops with the addition of new characters and events different from the original.
The mod preserves the main mechanics of the original game, but it also introduces new elements such as alternative routes and secret areas, expanding exploration possibilities.
Residual Point features new enemy types, including enhanced zombie soldiers and fast headcrabs. These changes add variety to the combat system and require the player to adapt to new threats.
The mod maintains the atmosphere of the original game but with the addition of new locations and design elements. Some levels have been reworked to offer players a fresh perspective on familiar places. However, it should be noted that some sections may resemble original maps, which could be perceived as a lack of originality.
Half-Life: Residual Point offers players a familiar yet updated experience, with updated enemies, routes, and atmosphere while preserving the spirit of the original game. It is a worthy addition for series fans wanting to experience new adventures in the Half-Life world.
Later, the ideas of this mod were expanded and improved in a new creation by the same authors — the mod Half-Life: Residual Life.
How to install a mod Half-Life: Residual Point
Run the installer and follow the installation steps.
Make sure the rp_v1_pub_final1 mod folder is located in the game's root directory.
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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