#Half life 2 episode 2 walk through series

The actual geometry rendered for this effect is a single flat polygon but, through a series of pixel shader effects which composite several texture layers, we are able to achieve the impression of realistic churning clouds. When the player looks at the scene, a device called a 'look trigger' sets off the portal storm, which causes the bridge to collapse, using Valve's new 'Cinematic Physics' which we will be showcasing throughout the episode.ДЇor the ominous mass of clouds which swirl above the destroyed citadel, we devised a shader effect to give the impression of depth and complex turbulence. It establishes the mood with a stunning skybox and shader effects shows off believable character responses, and also literally sets the episode into motion. This one reminds the player of what he accomplished in Episode 1, while setting up the threat that will hang over the rest of Episode 2. Vistas are sweeping scenes where many elements of design come together. The view of the ruined yet still dangerous City 17 is a good example of a classic Half-Life vista. Of course the reason we're doing this is so that you will care when bad things happen to her. This adds to her charm and helps her feel more human. She doesn't actually solve the puzzle, although she sometimes thinks she has. Notice that as she works to restore power to the transmitter, she is careful not to steal the player's fun by doing it all herself. In this first part of the episode, we are restoring the player's connection to Alyx by recalling the sort of collaborative activities you shared with her in Episode 1, from combat to collaborative puzzle solving. Setting up the White Forest base as your goal right away was important in an episode with so many open, freeform areas where players might forget what they're supposed to be doing. This transmission scene was added fairly late in development, after hearing from playtesters that they weren't sure where they were going, or why. I can be reached at I get about 10,000 emails each time we release a game, and while I can't respond to all of them, I do read all of them. Please let me know what you think after you have had a chance to play this, our latest installment in the ongoing adventures of Gordon Freeman. In these cases, simply press your use key again to stop the commentary. Some commentary nodes may take control of the game in order to show something to you. To stop a commentary node, put your crosshair over the rotating node and press the use key again. To listen to a commentary node, put your crosshair over the floating commentary symbol and press your use key. We are at the mid-point in our trilogy of episodes which will conclude in Episode 3.

Half life 2 episode 2 walk through