Half-Life: Opposing Force

Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

Nov 1, 1999

Action
Multiplayer
First-Person
PvE
Sci-fi
3D

Steam

Strengths

A fresh setup that lets players experience the Black Mesa incident from a soldier's perspective different from the original
Rich combat experiences through new weapons, alien weapons, and a variety of enemies
Improved navigation and progression structure, judged by some players to be better than the original

Weaknesses

Bugs characteristic of an old game and compatibility issues on modern systems
Progress-blocking problems such as getting stuck in textures or repeatedly encountering softlocks
The interface failing to appear for some players

Content100
Gameplay94

This AI-generated analysis is provided for reference only and does not represent the official views of WAME. It may differ from the original reviews or contain inaccurate information. Analyzed Oct 4, 2026

Game Schedule

ReleaseNov 1, 1999PC · GLOBALAdd

Game Description

Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

Previously registeredCounter-Strike

Next registeredRicochet

Very positive · 95/100

29094 total reviews · 95% positive

Best for It is suited to players who enjoy classic FPS games, especially the original Half-Life, or the atmosphere and expansion packs of late-1990s games. It is particularly recommended for players seeking new weapons, enemies, challenging combat, and a different protagonist's perspective, but casual players who are not comfortable solving technical issues themselves should exercise caution.

Strengths

A fresh setup that lets players experience the Black Mesa incident from a soldier's perspective different from the original
Rich combat experiences through new weapons, alien weapons, and a variety of enemies
Improved navigation and progression structure, judged by some players to be better than the original

Weaknesses

Bugs characteristic of an old game and compatibility issues on modern systems
Progress-blocking problems such as getting stuck in textures or repeatedly encountering softlocks
The interface failing to appear for some players

Content100
Gameplay94

This AI-generated analysis is provided for reference only and does not represent the official views of WAME. It may differ from the original reviews or contain inaccurate information. Analyzed Oct 4, 2026

Half-Life: Opposing Force

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