I noticed whilst checking the sites the other day that news of a big update for Halflife 2, HL2 EP1, EP 2 and Portal. Mainly it was to do with stuff for Mac users but almost hidden away down near the bottom of the release was the line 'Update to engine' (or words to that effect).
Apparently they had been given a facelift and so I quickly re-installed the Orange Box.
It was true! The graphics have been improved and they've done a great job too.. Whilst at times it's very subtle almost nothing has escaped attention, in places there's even new sounds!
Valve have also included an award system for those that care about such things but if it all adds to the games enjoyment then I'm all for it.
I took a few screenshots of my first few levels which I've obviously played many, many times before So I kinda know whats changed, if anything and I was nicely surprised. Like I said, the changes aren't huge but just enough to make a true devotee smile.
(oh and they improved the torch too)
Apparently they had been given a facelift and so I quickly re-installed the Orange Box.
It was true! The graphics have been improved and they've done a great job too.. Whilst at times it's very subtle almost nothing has escaped attention, in places there's even new sounds!
Valve have also included an award system for those that care about such things but if it all adds to the games enjoyment then I'm all for it.
I took a few screenshots of my first few levels which I've obviously played many, many times before So I kinda know whats changed, if anything and I was nicely surprised. Like I said, the changes aren't huge but just enough to make a true devotee smile.
(oh and they improved the torch too)
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