Valve Releases Three New Gameplay Trailers for Half-Life: Alyx
In anticipation of the long-awaited launch Half-Life: Alyx On March 23, game developer Valve released three gameplay videos showcasing the beloved sci-fi series moving into virtual reality.
- Each video showcases one of the three main aspects of the Half-Life experience, including claustrophobic zombie encounters, environmental puzzle solving, and intense, fast-paced interactions with Combine soldiers.
- ➤Half Life 2 was revolutionary in the way it dealt with physics in 2004 and Valve seems to be taking it to the next level with Half-Life: Alyx , as players are given complete freedom to take down plywood shields blocking subway exits, rummage through cluttered lockers, push alien carcasses away from usable vehicles, and grab grenade-like projectiles out of thin air.
- ➤In a section praised by fans in the comments, Alyx runs up to the car and opens the front door to block the Combine soldier's gunfire before peeking through his window to fire at the enemy.
- ➤In three videos, Valve showcases the various travel options provided to the player, including fade-out teleportation to the player's chosen location, a smoother transition that moves between selected points, and full walking controls.
- ➤There are many sounds that will make fans nostalgic, such as the "Overwatch Voice" that reverberates through city 17 through loudspeakers, creepy moans and hisses from zombies and headcrabs, but what will be new is the protagonist's chatter, a departure from complete silence of the protagonist of the series, Gordon Freeman.
Half-Life: Alyx is the first entry in the revolutionary series in 13 years, and is without a doubt the biggest VR game to ever hit the market. But like many other companies, Valve was hit by the coronavirus ahead of its launch. Alyx . His premium VR headset, the Valve Index, sold out shortly after the announcement. Half-Life: Alyx in the fall, and while it will have devices available through March 23, it will be far fewer than expected. In addition, Facebook has announced its low-cost Oculus Quest, which is compatible with Half-Life: Alyx , is also experiencing a supply shortage due to the disease and its impact on Chinese manufacturers.