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Black Mesa

Relive Half-Life, Valve Software's revolutionary debut, in this highly acclaimed, award winning recreation.

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The Game

Black Mesa is the award winning fan-made re-imagining of Gordon Freeman's landmark journey through the Black Mesa Research Facility. Relive Half-Life, Valve Software's revolutionary debut, and experience the game that raised the bar for the entire game industry all over again.

Chapters

Expect tremendously detailed environments, old-school tough-as-nails combat, and a gripping story with memorable characters. The all-new soundtrack, voice acting, choreography and dialogue create a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before.

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Soundtrack

Composed by Joel Nielsen, the all-new soundtrack embodies the true essence of the Half-Life franchise and its legacy. Now available to stream or buy.

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Black Mesa doesn't just make Half-Life better-looking. It makes Half-Life better.

—Eurogamer

A fresh, modern, and lovingly made take on a landmark moment in PC gaming.

—PC Gamer

Black Mesa is definitely the best way to experience one of the crown jewels of first-person shooter history.

—IGN
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Workshop

Play maps, campaigns and mods made by the community. Or build your own with the Hammer tools that ship with the game, and share your levels and custom assets with players.

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  • WinnerCreative AwardMUSE 2023
  • WinnerMod of the YearModDB 2012
  • Top 10Fan-Remade ClassicsPC Gamer 2014
  • NomineeOutstanding Visual StyleSteam Awards 2020
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Documentary

We opened the doors of Black Mesa to Noclip and told the stories behind the remake, many of them for the first time. It's an inside look at more than a decade of work, all the way to the reimagined Xen.

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