Pues esto sí que no me lo esperaba, lo tengo que reconocer. Se trata como leéis de un parche/update que modifica el juego original de PC con todo lo que tenía diferente el unreleased de DC y que ha podido ser "portado" para funcionar en la versión del
Steam.
Como ya sabréis, y hemos comentado varias veces, la versión cancelada de
Dreamcast tenía varias cosas exclusivas y que no fueron incluidas más tarde en lo que podríamos considerar sus herederas. Me refiero al
High Definition pack y al port para la
PlayStation 2, que bebieron sin duda del trabajo realizado para la 128 bits de SEGA y que finalmente quedó en el tintero hasta que la beta que hay se filtró por internet.
Pues bien, estos compañeros se las han arreglado para añadir todo ese contenido al juego de PC. Lo mejor es que le echeis un ojo a esto que son los detalles, que será más efectivo que si trato de explicarlo yo:
Citar:
Half-Life: Dreamcast is a PC port of the unreleased Sega Dreamcast console version of Half-Life developed by Gearbox Software originally slated for release in late 2000. The Dreamcast version possesses many unique differences compared to the original PC game and Gearbox's later PlayStation 2 port, including modified levels, exclusive NPC models and props not seen anywhere else, adjusted difficulty, and a host of sly Dreamcast references hidden throughout, making it a worthwhile curiosity that any true Half-Life fan would want check out. This PC port allows the game to run as a Half-Life mod on Steam.
Prepare to run, think, shoot, and live once again in the Dreamcast experience you've never experienced!
Mod Features:
• Different Maps - The map alterations range from minor geometry fixes and lighting adjustments to entirely revamped areas. Several locations have been redesigned with performance and gameplay in mind while entirely new rooms have been added in some places to introduce another obstacle or puzzle to overcome. One entire level was even cut! Can you determine the missing map?
• Different Models - The Dreamcast version is host to a number of exclusive models not seen in any other version of Half-Life, including the High Definition pack and the PlayStation 2 port. Can you find the hidden VMU and Half-Life Dreamcast disc?
• Revamped Menu - Included is a new splash screen, menu background, menu color scheme, and menu sounds to closely emulate the Dreamcast's fancy interface.
• High quality soundtrack - Emulates the CD quality music used in the console version, overriding the default 48kbps mp3s on Steam.
• Tweaked Difficulty - To accommodate the difficulty of playing with a controller, Gearbox suitably rebalanced the monster spawns as well as enemy health and damage values.
• Password Notifications - Although the password system itself cannot be ported, all password messages that appear in normal gameplay have been brought over.
• The Little Differences - Too small to be noted in a bullet point, but true Half-life fans should be able to spot these in a heartbeat when they see (or hear!) them.
Original Developers:
Valve Software - Developing Half-Life
Gearbox Software - Developing the console port
Joachim Barrum - Half-Life GamePro cover illustration
PC Port Mod Team:
Revenant100 aka Marphy Black - Porting, copy+pasting
Barnz - Feedback, technical support, historical research
Besli - Master of the model archive
Solo necesitamos el Half Life del Steam y los archivos que han distribuido para poder disfrutar de él. Podéis bajar el "parche"
aquí.
Hace ya unos meses que lo han sacado. Yo personalmente acabo de enterarme y creo que nadie lo ha comentado por el foro... así que os lo pongo por aquí por si a alguien le interesa.
No he podido probarlo, pero viendo lo que se muestra en los videos... dan ganas de hacerlo pronto!!
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Ayúdame a mantener este y otros proyectos, pulsa
aquí
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