7.5
1 want | 82 own | 21 completed
Release Dates NA Jun 12, 01
S-I-E and 20 others played Half-Life: Blue Shift
Tyrana and 81 others own Half-Life: Blue Shift

Valve bringing Steam platform to Macs this April

Since its debut, Steam has been out of reach for Macintosh users who... posted Mar 09, 10 5:53am

MrGrimm Aug 19, 09 11:23am
Not bad. I liked it. It was a great diversion as I waited for Half-Life 2. #HalfLifeBlueShift #PC
Onvacation Jul 30, 09 11:14pm
added a new fanart
Trafalgar Jun 12, 09 3:01pm
Exactly the same as HL1. #HalfLifeBlueShift #PC
Celes Leonhart Jun 12, 09 4:20am
Barney is awesome. #HalfLifeBlueShift #PC
vicrabb Mar 23, 08 3:01am
added 18 new screenshots
vicrabb Feb 25, 08 4:09pm
6.0

The Making of Barney Calhoun

Another entry in the Black Mesa Era

Half-Life was one of the first FPS to propose a...

Sparta Nov 23, 07 1:06pm
A good game #HalfLifeBlueShift #PC
CleavesF Jul 23, 06 7:30am
Steam #HalfLifeBlueShift #PC
Dead Ed Mar 02, 06 2:19pm
added a cheat "Portal Easter Egg (spoilers)"
Dead Ed Mar 02, 06 2:16pm
8.4

No Gordon, but still fun!

Ever wonder how Barney Calhoun (security guard in Half-Life and rebel in Half-Life 2)...

alecko91 Aug 26, 05 10:06pm
None #HalfLifeBlueShift #PC
Shuck May 28, 05 12:52pm
8.0

Possibly the worst Half-Life

Half-Life: Blue Shift is the second offical expansion pack to one of the best FPS's...

onlygraphics Apr 19, 05 1:05am
added a cheat "easter egg: hidden monster"
timgta2002 Oct 24, 03 1:11pm
8.6

Pretty Good.

This is a pretty good game if you have played Half Life and loved it. Even if you have...

Master of the VG Sep 28, 03 7:35pm
8.0

Pretty nice game

I got this game because I found it at a thrift store for three dollars. I though...

Mindcrime May 11, 03 10:03am
6.0

Too short but very good

Some people say that your flashlight [fl] dosnt work just pause the game press [fl...

Link_2000 Aug 19, 01 3:41am
8.2

Standalone

Unlike what most people think, Blue Shift isn't an expansion set, it is a (deep...

Background

Return to the Black Mesa government facility. As a security guard, you must scramble to keep the scientists and yourself alive. Extinguish hostiles attempting to take you out, human and alien. Explore restricted areas of the mysterious government facility. Blue Shift also contains the Half-Life HD Pack, which automatically upgrades the weapons and characters of all the games in the Half-Life saga with new high definition content.

For more information visit the <a href="http://halflife.neoseeker.com/" target=_blank>Neoseeker Half-Life Portal</a>.

Gameplay

The game is a FPS, so, you have to shoot every enemy that you're meeting. But you have also to duck or to take cover. Players will lead Barney through Black Mesa with the usual enemies or puzzles to solve. Barney can ask scientists or guards to follow him or to stay where they are, it can be helpful for unlocking doors or to have a sidekick during the fight. Also, Barney can't reload his protection with HEV plots.

Features

  • Intelligent, terrifying monsters
  • Fluid and complex skeletal animation system
  • Hazard course training area for practicing movements, special maneuvers, and weapons use
  • Variety of real-world, experimental, and alien-world weapons
  • 32-player Internet/LAN support

Hardware Requirements

Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME
Intel Pentium 233 or AMD K6 -2
32 MB RAM
400 MB HD Space
2x CD ROM Drive
SVGA, high-color (16-bit)
Win-compatible Soundcard

Official URL

Official Site
Neoseeker Editor's Take
Half-Life: Blue Shift is another sequel to the popular Sierra FPS series – Half-Life. Yes, “another” one. Among countless number of mods, add-ons, value packs, and special editions, Blue Shift is the second official expansion for Half-Life. Originally being developed as a bonus pack for the Sega Dreamcast, Blue Shift has oddly made its appearance on the PC and not the console. »Read Full Article
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