Basics
Basics
Use the Force... |
...of the gravity gun! In case you're new to Half-Life 2, we're here to stress the importance of the gravity gun. Not only is it your only weapon during the beginning stages of the game, but it's also a vital tool in solving the many puzzles of the game. If you've run into a dead-end, look for objects to manipulate using the gravity gun. You can often make new exits with the power of the handy weapon. |
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Weapon Variety |
As you progress through Episode One, you'll gather more and more weapons to abet the slaughter of Combine forces. It's important to make use of all of your weapons. Sticking to just one gun will often drain your ammo sources more quickly. You'll also have to pass by ammo drops for weapons you're not using since you won't have room for them in your inventory. That's a waste of ammo. |
Watch for Explosives |
Many areas of Episode One are littered with explosives, including hidden landmines and enemy grenades. Most explosives are best dealt with using the gravity gun. You can quickly pick up and toss away landmines and grenades, and laser tripwires can be activated by pulling an object into the beam. Be sure to look out for these explosive traps at all times. Often times one explosion is enough to kill you. |
Managing AUX POWER |
An AUX POWER meter in the lower-left corner of the screen measures the amount of energy you have to spend on extra actions. This meter is drained by a number of things, including your flashlight, sprinting, and breathing underwater. Be sure to constantly watch your AUX POWER meter to ensure it's never empty when you really need it. Also keep in mind that using two energy draining actions at once will drop your AUX POWER even quicker. For example, using a flashlight underwater will quickly put you in danger of drowning as your AUX POWER plummets. |
Duck! Cover! |
Enemies in Episode One are ruthless, especially when armed with shotguns. Because enemies can drop you so fast, it's important to fight smart. Use your environment to your advantage, ducking behind cover and using walls to separate you from your enemies. You're also almost always better off keeping distance between you and the opposition. When you start fighting from far away, you'll notice the Combine hit percentage drop dramatically. |
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