Boomsicle
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Hello! Now, you might think that I'm just another nerd on ModDB who couldn't even make a simple texture but you've got it all wrong. Ever since I was a little lad I've enjoyed computers and electronics to the point where I got obsessed with the pc. Then, when I found Steam it took my obsession up to numero once. I've gotten a bit better about it but during 2011 or early 2012 I've become very interested in mods. Playing them and now i'm trying my hand at developing one. Therefore, I've also learned beginner modeling and texturing.(And yes, I basically call myself Boomsicle all around the internet. It easier to remember that way.)
Reviews
It's a fun mod but the tiny bits got to me...
Firstly, the names of the characters. John. Micheal. Boring and generic as ****.
Secondly, the weapons feel a bit underpowered. If a zombie in HL2 instantly dies from a shotgun blast to the head, why shouldn't 1187's zombies? Speaking of weapons, you were obviously going for realism with the tactical lights and melee weapon swing speed but it's executed poorly. Sorry.
Thirdly, why are soldiers shooting at me? If their goal is to kill aliens and civilians alike, then that makes no sense. What would they gain from killing civvies? The HECU in HL1 had something to look forward to by killing scientists and guards but in this mod, they don't.
I know that I've been focusing more on the bad parts and this mod probably isn't for me but it is fun! It is fun but that's pretty much it so I'm being generous with a 7/10.
Also, please make the hud numbers thinner kthxbai.
The puzzles are brilliantly designed with a clear goal in mind! The lack of custom content didn't detriment my playing experience, and I simply loved this mod. The fact that you can kill things without a gun just makes it all the more better to see happen. You've really raised the bar with HL2 mods and, more importantly, your mods!
Holy ****. If this was done with no coding whatsoever then you've made a breakthrough on what the Source SDK can do!
Let this be a lesson to mod developers: Take as long as you need to improve and improve until you feel it's perfect. Also, never make a deadline. Only make a deadline when you finish the mod and wait until releasing on the deadline. Helps people so they know when to expect a release.
This game. THIS GAME. It's just incredible. The amount of people lpaying this, the level of detail, it shows that a lot of frustration and shortcomings were encountered but you made it through and spawned this little title. I'm amazed at why I just recently got back into it! Hope to see what you can do when you release the steam build! Seriously, well done everyone.
