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Introduction to Black Mesa Definitive Edition
Black Mesa Definitive Edition is a fan-made reimagining of Valve Software's classic science fiction first-person shooter, Half-Life. The game was developed by Crowbar Collective and released on May 5, 2015.[1] It is a remake of the original Half-Life game, with updated graphics, gameplay, and sound.
Gameplay and Features
The game follows the story of Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist at the Black Mesa Research Facility, as he navigates through an interdimensional alien invasion and a bloodthirsty military clean-up crew.[2] The game features a completely reimagined and refined single-player campaign, including all-new and expanded Xen levels, 19 chapters of gameplay, and mind-blowing graphics and effects.
The game also includes a multiplayer mode, where players can frag their friends across 10 iconic maps from the Half-Life universe.[3] Additionally, players can create their own mods, models, and maps with the Black Mesa Source SDK and share them with the community on the Steam Workshop.
System Requirements
The system requirements for Black Mesa Definitive Edition are as follows:
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (32/64-bit)
Processor: 1.7 GHz Processor or better
RAM: 2 GB RAM
Video card: NVIDIA GTX200 series, ATi Radeon HD4000 series, DirectX 9.0c compatible Graphics Card or equivalent level
Network: broadband Internet connection
Disk space: 13 GB
Recommended system requirements include:
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (32/64-bit)
Processor: Core2 Duo (3.0 GHz, or better)
RAM: 4 GB RAM
Video card: NVIDIA GTX650 series, ATi Radeon7000 series or equivalent
Network: broadband Internet connection
Disk space: 20 GB
Reception and Reviews
Black Mesa Definitive Edition has received widespread critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising its faithfulness to the original game and its improved graphics and gameplay.[4] [5] The game has been described as "a quality remake that broadens the scope of the original and massively improves its final chapters"[6] and "a brilliant tribute to one of the greatest videogames ever made"
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Black Mesa Definitive Edition is a fan-made reimagining of Valve Software's classic science fiction first-person shooter, Half-Life. The game was developed by Crowbar Collective and released on May 5, 2015.[1] It is a remake of the original Half-Life game, with updated graphics, gameplay, and sound.
Gameplay and Features
The game follows the story of Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist at the Black Mesa Research Facility, as he navigates through an interdimensional alien invasion and a bloodthirsty military clean-up crew.[2] The game features a completely reimagined and refined single-player campaign, including all-new and expanded Xen levels, 19 chapters of gameplay, and mind-blowing graphics and effects.
The game also includes a multiplayer mode, where players can frag their friends across 10 iconic maps from the Half-Life universe.[3] Additionally, players can create their own mods, models, and maps with the Black Mesa Source SDK and share them with the community on the Steam Workshop.
System Requirements
The system requirements for Black Mesa Definitive Edition are as follows:
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (32/64-bit)
Processor: 1.7 GHz Processor or better
RAM: 2 GB RAM
Video card: NVIDIA GTX200 series, ATi Radeon HD4000 series, DirectX 9.0c compatible Graphics Card or equivalent level
Network: broadband Internet connection
Disk space: 13 GB
Recommended system requirements include:
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (32/64-bit)
Processor: Core2 Duo (3.0 GHz, or better)
RAM: 4 GB RAM
Video card: NVIDIA GTX650 series, ATi Radeon7000 series or equivalent
Network: broadband Internet connection
Disk space: 20 GB
Reception and Reviews
Black Mesa Definitive Edition has received widespread critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising its faithfulness to the original game and its improved graphics and gameplay.[4] [5] The game has been described as "a quality remake that broadens the scope of the original and massively improves its final chapters"[6] and "a brilliant tribute to one of the greatest videogames ever made"
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00:00Hey everyone, I'm back with another video. Don't worry, this is no commentary. I'm going to shut up as soon as the video gets started.
00:08This is Black Mesa though. I had a poll, you guys selected me, at least a majority of you did.
00:15I'm so excited to play this because I was a huge fan of the original Half-Life, but the graphics are very dated at this point.
00:24Still a great game, but from what I understand, Black Mesa is faithful, yet adds more content to it.
00:32So, I'm super, super looking forward to playing this and I hope you guys are going to stick with me and enjoy the ride.
00:40So, I'm going to shut up now. We're just going to enjoy the game together, okay? Thank you.
00:45Don't forget to like and subscribe. Here we go.
01:24Welcome to the Black Mesa Transit System. This automated train is provided for the security and convenience of the Black Mesa Research Facility personnel.
01:37The time is 8.47 a.m. Current topside temperature is 93 degrees with an estimated high of 105.
01:57The Black Mesa compound is maintained at a pleasant 68 degrees at all times.
02:27This train is inbound from Level 3 Dormitories to Sector C Test Labs and Control Facilities.
02:49If your intended destination is a high-security area beyond Sector C, you will need to return to the Central Transit Hub in Area 9 and board a high-security train.
03:07If you have not yet submitted your identity to the Retinal Clearance System, you must report to Black Mesa personnel for processing before you will be permitted into the high-security branch of the Transit System.
03:19Due to the high toxicity of material routinely handled in the Black Mesa compound, no smoking, eating, or drinking are permitted within the Black Mesa Transit System.
03:49Please keep your limbs inside the train at all times.
04:14Do not attempt to open the doors until the train has come to a complete halt at the station platform.
04:21In the event of an emergency, passengers are to remain seated and await further instruction.
04:28If it is necessary to exit the train, disabled personnel should be evacuated first.
04:34Please stay away from electrified rails and proceed to an emergency station until assistance arrives.
04:43Thank you for traveling with us.
05:43Thank you for traveling with us.
06:14Remember, more lives than yours may depend on your fitness.
06:19Do you have a friend or relative who would make a valuable addition to the Black Mesa team?
06:44Immediate openings are available in the areas of Materials Handling and Low Clearance Security.
06:53Please contact Black Mesa personnel for further information.
06:57If you have an associate with a background in the areas of Theoretical Physics, Biotechnology, or other high-tech disciplines, please contact our civilian recruiting team.
07:10The Black Mesa facility is an equal opportunity employer.
07:41A reminder to all Black Mesa personnel.
07:46Regular radiation and biohazard screenings are a requirement of continued employment in the Black Mesa Research Facility.
07:55Missing a scheduled urinalysis or radiation checkup is grounds for immediate termination.
08:02If you feel you have been exposed to radioactive or other hazardous materials in the course of your duties, contact your Radiation Safety Officer immediately.
08:13Work safe. Work smart. Your future depends on it.
08:18Now arriving at Sector C Test Labs and Control Facilities.
08:35Please stand back from the automated door and wait for the Security Officer to verify your identity.
08:43Before exiting the train, be sure to check your area for personal belongings.
08:49Thank you, and have a very safe and productive day.
09:00Morning, Mr. Freeman.
09:03Looks like you're running late.
09:14You know, Barney's been pretty scarce around these parts.
09:19Guess his bar tab must have finally caught up with him.
09:37Aw, man, you cut the ponytail.
09:40Aw, man, you cut the ponytail.
09:43Sellout.
09:58I had a bunch of messages for you, but we had a system crash about, I don't know, 20 minutes ago and I'm still trying to find my files.
10:06Just one of those days, I guess.
10:08They were also having some problems down in the test chamber, too, but I think that's all straightened out.
10:14They told me to make sure you headed down there as soon as you'd gotten to your hazard suit.
10:25Sergeant, Flayside.
10:27Report to.
10:29Topside. Checkpoint. Follow.
10:38What are you doing still running around up here?
10:43Gordo, you're on sundial and we need you on stopwatch. Hop to it.
10:47You're on stopwatch. Hop to it.
11:06Good morning, Dr. Freeman.
11:13Good morning, Gordon.
11:18The sample's just sent down to the test chamber.
11:21Good morning, Freeman.
11:25I've got this under control, Gordon.
11:33Drat.
11:34Drat.
12:04Dr. Escobedo, please call 3-2-1.
12:09You've got the wrong airlock, Mr. Freeman. You know I can't let you through here.
12:34Make haste, man. They're waiting for you down in the test chamber.
12:38Pfft. You're living in the past. That experiment is single-handedly responsible for a spike bomb in the air.
12:56Just head on up to the personal facilities and grab your HEV suit.
12:59Just head on up to the personal facilities and grab your HEV suit. I'll be right here waiting for you.
13:03Hold it right there, Mr. Freeman. I got explicit orders not to let you through without your help.
13:13Combined with today's technology, I've recreated...
13:15You suck.
13:16I can't stand that you're not a word in this department.
13:20Don't mind him.
13:22You're soft.
13:25You're soft. Thank you.
13:27You and your sugar-coated airsocks are absolutely full of it!
13:32Hello, Dr. Cross.
13:37They need you in the test chamber.
13:55Dr. Mataloff, report to Anomalous Materials Test Lab immediately.
13:58Dr. Mataloff, report to Anomalous Materials Test Lab immediately.
14:04Morning, champ.
14:05Hello.
14:07Another day, another dollar.
14:09These double shifts are starting to get to me.
14:11Why do we all have to wear these ridiculous ties?
14:41Oh, thanks.
14:48Drat. No toilet paper.
14:57Uh, hello?
14:59Hello?
15:00Could somebody get me some toilet paper?
15:03Oh, thank heavens.
15:05I'm in dire need of some toilet paper.
15:32Welcome to the HEV Mark IV protective system.
15:38For use in hazardous environment conditions.
15:42High-impact reactive armor activated.
15:47Atmospheric contaminant sensors activated.
15:51Vital sign monitoring activated.
15:55Automatic medical systems engaged.
15:59Defensive weapon selection system activated.
16:03Munition level monitoring activated.
16:07Communications interface online.
16:10Have a very safe day.
16:13Have a very safe day.
16:27Ah, I remember my days in my hazardous environment suit.
16:44Just a minute.
16:46Just a minute.
16:56Just a minute.
17:13I hope things return to normal.
17:17Ah, the network servers are unresponsive.
17:20Look, there ain't much I can do about it from here.
17:23There isn't much he can do, period.
17:25You are needed in the test chamber, Gordon.
17:27Everything is under control, Gordon.
17:29Everybody, get out your slates and chalk.
17:31Genius here can't fix the computer.
17:34Genius here can't fix the computer.
17:56You lost, Ace?
17:57Yeah, this is still the wrong airlock.
18:04You lost, Ace?
18:05Yeah, this is still the wrong airlock.
18:35Security, officer.
18:39Please report to office complex level 6, conference room B.
18:55Go right on through, sir.
19:00Looks like you're in the building.
19:04Looks like you're in the building.
19:35Did you catch that last question?
19:39Hmm. We should harness the remaining photonic energy...
19:42What's up, Doc?
19:47Hi.
19:50Ah, Gordon. There you are.
19:53Nice of you to finally join us, Doctor.
19:55We've just sent the sample down to the test chamber.
19:58We've boosted the anti-mass spectrometer to 105%.
20:02A bit of a gamble, but we needed the extra resolution.
20:06The administrator is very concerned that we get a conclusive analysis of today's sample.
20:11I gather he went to some lengths to get it.
20:14They're waiting for you, Gordon. In the test chamber.
20:18Right. Come on, then. I'll walk you down.
20:24Eli has been busy making last-minute preparations for the new experiment.
20:32Greetings, Eli.
20:34Morning, Izzy.
20:35I trust this morning finds you well?
20:38Gordon. Good morning.
20:40I'm glad you're here.
20:42These last-minute changes... they're a bit strange to just...
20:47Oh! It's about to go critical.
20:54What in the blazes is going on with our equipment?
20:58It was... never meant to do this in the first place.
21:03It's nothing we can't handle ourselves, Eli.
21:09By Becquerel's ghost!
21:11You know, the radiation level is off the charts. Glory, I had envisioned this as an undergrad.
21:15How so?
21:16I've got two PhDs in Earth Station.
21:19Greetings, Dr. Freeman.
21:21Oh, there you are.
21:23Everybody's been looking for you, hombre.
21:29Ah, here he is.
21:32I'm afraid we'll be deviating a bit from standard analysis procedure today, Gordon.
21:37Yes, yes, but with good reason. This is a rare opportunity for us.
21:41This is the purest sample we've seen yet.
21:44And, potentially, the most unstable.
21:47Now, as long as we follow standard insertion procedures, everything will be fine.
21:52I don't know how you can say that.
21:54Although I will admit that the possibility of a resonance cascade scenario is extremely unlikely.
22:00I just don't feel...
22:01Gordon doesn't need to hear all this.
22:04He's a highly trained professional.
22:06We've assured the administrator that nothing will go wrong.
22:10Yes, you're right.
22:13Gordon, we have complete confidence in you.
22:18Well, go ahead. Let's let him in now.
22:25...
22:39Testing. Testing.
22:44Everything seems to be in order.
22:48...
22:50All right, Gordon. Your suit should keep you comfortable through all this.
22:55The specimen will be delivered to you in a few moments.
22:58Now, if you would be so good as to climb up and start the rotors,
23:03that way we can bring the anti-mass spectrometer to 80%,
23:07and hold it there until the carrier arrives.
23:10...
23:26Very good. We'll take it from here.
23:30Power to stage one emitters in three, two, one.
23:36...
23:39I'm seeing predictable phase arrays.
23:48Stage two emitters activating now.
23:53Gordon, we cannot predict how long the system can operate at this level,
23:58nor how long the reading will take. Please work as quickly as you can.
24:04Overhead capacitors to 105%.
24:10Uh, it's probably not a problem. Probably.
24:14But I'm showing a small discrepancy in...
24:17Well, no. It's well within acceptable balance again.
24:21Sustaining sequence.
24:24We've just been informed that the sample is ready, Gordon.
24:28It should be coming up to you at any moment.
24:31Look to the delivery system for your specimen.
24:45Standard insertion for non-standard specimen.
24:53Go ahead, Gordon. Schlunk the carrier into the analysis port.
25:02...
25:05What is he doing in there?
25:08It's nothing you need to worry about.
25:11Go ahead, Gordon.
25:23Whoa!
25:25Get away from the...
25:27Oh, my God! Shut it down!
25:30Someone get him out of there and shut it down!
25:33It's not... It's not shutting down!
25:35Move down!
26:00Oh, my God!
26:30Oh, my God!
27:01Oh, my God!
27:14One, two, three, four...
27:19One, two, three...
27:26Damn it!
27:29Breathe!
27:31One, two, three, four...
27:36One, two...
27:40Breathe!
27:42Damn it!
27:47One, two...
27:58One, two...
28:06Attention. Sector C. Science personnel.
28:10Please report status immediately.
28:29Oh, my God!
28:34Listen, I tried to warn them.
28:38I never thought I'd see a resonance cascade, let alone create one.
28:44By shooting...
28:46I can't believe it.
28:48I can't believe it.
28:50I can't believe it.
28:54We can't even get a facility.
28:57We can't even get to the surface.
28:59We let someone know that we're stranded down here.
29:02There's no telling what kind of danger is...
29:06My God, what have we done?
29:10Fascinating.
29:12Would you believe that?
29:14We can't afford to waste time.
29:16You'll need me for the retinal scanner.
29:18I'm certain the rest of the science team will help you along the way.
29:23Keep this suit on until you're in the clear.
29:26You hear me?
29:34What an interesting anterior.
29:37I wonder where its stomach is.
29:45Help!
29:47Help me!
29:53Help!
29:55Help!
30:11Attention. Security personnel to Sector C immediately.
30:25Security personnel to Sector C immediately.
30:56Security personnel to Sector C immediately.
31:09Warning. High-energy detonation detected in materials lab.
31:26Help!
31:31Anyone! Can you hear me? Come help us! Get us to the elevator!
31:38Oh, shit!
31:41Get us the hell out of here!
31:44Help us!
31:46Help!
31:55Help!
32:11Power fifteen percent.
32:25Power fifteen percent.
32:41Gordon? Gordon?
32:44Man, am I glad to see you.
32:46What the hell are these things, man?
32:48And why are they wearing science team uniforms?
32:51Roger that. Let's run like hell.
32:54Excuse me.
33:01I'm gonna stay here and keep a lookout for anyone else who needs help.
33:06Oh, that's smart.
33:15You like that?
33:18Go, go, go!
33:21I think we have guests.
33:25Help me.
33:47Help me.
34:18Jesus, this place is in bad shape.
34:31I think I just got a promotion.
34:47Fuck!
35:03This shit is something out of a sci-fi movie.
35:18Earth to Dr. Freeman.
35:37Let's see how you like this.
35:48Oh, God!
36:12Let's move on.
36:18Come on.
36:20Let's go.
36:44Okay, Donald. Grab what you gotta grab, but don't dawdle.
36:50Okay.
37:20Shit!
37:26You want some more?
37:34Feelin' lucky?
37:38Power thirty percent.
37:50Fuck.
38:20You ready to get going, sir?
38:30I'll secure this area. I got your back.
38:51Don't let him get near ya!
38:57How do you like that?
38:59Ready to get going, sir?
39:01Suck it.
39:20Shit!
39:46There! Did you see that shot?
39:50Yeah.
40:00Got another one.
40:02I think I just got a promotion.
40:12Okay, I'm gonna try to call for help.
40:15You gotta get to the admin office upstairs.
40:18There's got to be someone there who can fix this.
40:22Come in, anybody.
40:24This is Sector C. How's the materials?
40:27We have an emergency situation.
40:39Help!
40:49Come on.
40:57Come on.
41:18Come on.
41:37Is there anybody out there?
41:48Come on.
42:18Come on.
42:48Come on.
42:57Oh. Oh, wow. Okay.
43:00So that is going to be the first episode of Black Mesa.
43:05My thoughts? I'm blown away, especially considering this is...
43:10I believe it's a 10-year-old, 11-year-old game at this point.
43:14So it's not brand spankin' new either.
43:16just oh my god the um the love the the absolute love that this game is showing Half-Life um I'm
43:24really sorry y'all I didn't expect it to take the better part of an hour for me to find my crowbar
43:30but it has been a long long time since I've played Half-Life um I still own the original game I went
43:38to play it recently and I said wait a second you know what before I play uh this since I've already
43:46played it let's give uh let's give that Black Mesa a try so um I mean it's very faithful as
43:55well as I can remember but unfortunately for y'all I don't remember uh the game as well as I used to
44:01so this is this is in many ways a brand new experience for me um loving it so far I hope
44:08you are too uh don't forget to leave a like and subscribe if you haven't and every month I'm
44:14going to hold a poll and see what you guys want to see uh see me play so give me some good ideas
44:22man turn me on to some good games so thank you all for watching uh please take care and I'll catch you later
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