Half-Life: Blue Shift Review (EOussama)
This was a delightful DLC. Much better than Opposing Force.
One of the things that I really appreciated about "Half-Life: Blue Shift" was the way it expanded upon the story of the original game. Rather than simply rehashing the same events, this expansion pack offered a new perspective on the events of "Half-Life" by allowing players to experience the story from the perspective of a security guard at the Black Mesa research facility. This added a new layer of depth to the story and made it feel fresh and interesting, even for players who had already played the original game.
The gameplay itself was also quite enjoyable. The controls were smooth and responsive, and the levels were well-designed and offered a good challenge. The weapons and enemies were all familiar from the original game, but they were used in new and interesting ways that kept the gameplay feeling fresh.
One of the things that I did find a bit disappointing about "Half-Life: Blue Shift" was the length of the campaign. While the expansion pack offered a full game's worth of content, it was still shorter than the original "Half-Life" and some players may feel like they want more. That being said, the length of the campaign did not take away from the overall quality of the game, and I still found it to be a highly enjoyable and well-made expansion pack.
Overall, "Half-Life: Blue Shift" is a great addition to the "Half-Life" series and a must-play for fans of the original game. It offers a new perspective on the events of "Half-Life" and expands upon the series' lore in interesting and meaningful ways. The gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, and the levels are well-designed and offer a good challenge. While the campaign may be a bit on the short side, it's still a highly enjoyable and well-made expansion pack that is well worth checking out.