For many years, a new Half-Life video game seemed like a distant and impossible dream. Everything changed when Valve announced Half-Life: Alyx, the prequel to the acclaimed second installment. However, excitement turned to disappointment when the company confirmed that it is a virtual reality experience, so a VR headset is required.
Although the title received praise from critics and gamers for its clever implementation of virtual reality technology, the fact is that many people were left wanting to try it due to the fact that VR hardware is very expensive and difficult to obtain. Luckily, a talented group of modders fixed this situation.
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Is it possible to play Half-Life: Alyx without VR? Yes, with the help of this mod
What happens is that a team of developers got down to work to create an ambitious mod that allows you to play the main campaign of Half-Life: Alyx without the need for a virtual reality headset. Although it is far from perfect, it is a good alternative to enjoy the story of this prequel.
The mod is already available for free download and its installation is relatively simple, since it is only necessary to drag the files to the corresponding folder. Of course, players are still required to purchase a copy of the game on Steam.
With this mod, users can grab any object with a button, as well as open doors and cabinets. Of course, there are some limitations in the control and animations, as well as some problems with the user interface. Those responsible for the mod recognize that there is still a lot of work to be done, so they have already promised that they will release more updates to improve the experience and solve these problems.
Despite the errors and obstacles, this mod allows you to complete the Half-Life: Alyx campaign in its entirety, making it an excellent option for those who want to know the story. Of course, only 33 of the 42 achievements can be obtained, since the remaining 9 involve interacting with objects on the stage with your hands.
But tell us, what do you think of this initiative? Do you plan to give this mod a try? Let us read you in the comments.
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