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Half-Life: Blue Shift

A standalone expansion to Half-Life, developed by Gearbox. You play Barney Calhoun, a Black Mesa security guard, as the Resonance Cascade unfolds from a new angle. It uses the original's first-person combat, platforming and puzzles in a short campaign that reuses familiar areas and enemies. Is it your kind of game?

ExpansionBlack MesaClassic FPSPC

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66%

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92%

18,683 reviews

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you loved Half-Life and want another quick trip through Black Mesa.

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you want a new engine, new mechanics or a long campaign.

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Platforms: PC
Release date: June 12, 2001
Length: About 4 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter · Platform · Puzzle
Themes: Action · Science fiction · Warfare
Perspective: First person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

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How long is Half-Life: Blue Shift?: About 4 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Half-Life: Blue Shift on?: Half-Life: Blue Shift is available on PC.
Does Half-Life: Blue Shift have co-op?: No, Half-Life: Blue Shift is single-player only.
Does Half-Life: Blue Shift run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does Half-Life: Blue Shift cost?: $4.99 on Steam.