The hero will receive a protective suit H.E.V., which allows him to find in the most dangerous and irradiated areas of the complex. Management takes place for the young physicist Gordon Freeman, who is engaged in the study of anomalous materials. The history of the "Half-Life" dates back to the Black Mesa Research Complex, located in the mountains of New Mexico. One of the main features of Half-Life was the artificial intelligence of enemies, striking in its elaboration.
One of the first games where the story was completely presented using cut-scenes on the engine.