Black Mesa is a fan-made reimagining of Valve Software's Half-Life. Players control Gordon Freeman, a physicist fighting alien invasion. Game features 19 chapters across labs, deserts, and dimensions
Barney worked as a security guard at Black Mesa Research Facility. He was friends with Gordon Freeman and Isaac Kleiner. His primary duty was protecting the facility and assisting the science team
Gordon Freeman is a MIT-educated physicist working at Black Mesa Research Facility. He was inspired by Einstein, Hawking, and Feynman. Freeman's name combines "Gordon" (Scottish) and "Freeman" (English)
Valve's first-person shooter released in 2004 after five years of development. Uses Source engine with modified Havok physics for enhanced gameplay. Required Steam installation for all players. Released in multiple editions including Bronze, Silver, and Gold
Valve created first-person shooter games combining combat, puzzles and storytelling. Original Half-Life released in 1998, featuring Gordon Freeman fighting alien invasion. Series logo is prominent orange lambda symbol throughout
Players should do their own research and watch others play. Some games are remakes, but original versions are listed. Purchase packs of older titles for first-hour decision-making