You can now grab Black Mesa, the stunning fan-made remake of the original Half-Life, for just €1.95 – but don’t wait too long, the deal expires on May 19! A legendary project that redefined how to revive a classic.

Some games are so iconic that they’re impossible to forget, and Half-Life is at the top of that list. Valve’s groundbreaking shooter changed how we viewed the genre and launched a legacy that still shapes gaming today. The mythical Half-Life 3 may never arrive, but the series’ magic lives on.

For anyone who hasn’t yet explored this legendary franchise, Black Mesa is the best way to start. This remake of the original game, built using the Source engine, is now on sale for just €1.95 until May 19. That’s an unbeatable offer for a game that usually goes for €19.95 – and the best way to revisit (or discover) Gordon Freeman’s origin story.

What makes Black Mesa even more fascinating is its origin. It began as a free mod created by fans who wanted to improve on Valve’s own Source-engine port. With enhancements to visuals, AI, and physics, the developers turned a passion project into something worthy of a full release.

It was officially released in 2020, after years of development. The biggest delays stemmed from reworking the final portion of the game – long seen as the weakest link in the original. The remake completely overhauls this part with improved visuals and tighter level design, making Black Mesa the definitive way to play the classic in 2025.

And if you’re still craving more, the Half-Life saga is a smart buy. Half-Life 2 is available for under ten euros even without a discount, and the bundle with Episodes 1 and 2 doesn’t cost much more. Half-Life: Alyx is a different beast: the critically acclaimed VR title costs €58.99 – though a non-VR mod is available if you don’t have a headset.

Source: 3djuegos