Gravity, Strategy & Survival: Tips for Mastering Half-Life 2 🧪🔫

Half-Life 2 redefined the first-person shooter genre with its immersive storytelling, atmospheric world, and groundbreaking physics-based gameplay. As Dr. Gordon Freeman, you’re not just fighting aliens and oppressive forces—you’re outsmarting them using brains and firepower.

If you’re ready to dive into City 17 (again or for the first time), here’s an IP-safe, spoiler-free collection of strategies, tips, and secrets to help you resist the Combine and enjoy the adventure. Bonus: show off your sci-fi survivalist look with a custom avatar from artsyavatars.com!

1. Make the Gravity Gun Your Best Friend 🧲

It’s not just a puzzle tool—it’s a weapon. Use the Gravity Gun to hurl saw blades, explosive barrels, or even bricks at enemies. Conserve ammo while getting creative with your surroundings!

2. Use Cover Wisely 🛡️

Enemies are smart and use squad tactics. Stay mobile, move from cover to cover, and don’t let enemies flank you. Peek around corners with controlled bursts of fire.

3. Conserve Ammo 💼

Especially in the early game, bullets are precious. Aim for headshots, use environmental traps, and switch to the crowbar or Gravity Gun when possible.

4. Pay Attention to Physics Puzzles 🧩

Many paths are blocked or require clever use of weight, counterbalances, or floating objects. Experiment and use the Gravity Gun to solve puzzles creatively.

5. Hack the Environment ⚙️

Turrets can be tipped over or used against enemies. Roll mines can be grabbed and thrown back. Think like a scientist—use your environment to gain the upper hand.

6. Explore Thoroughly 🗺️

Supplies are hidden everywhere: in vents, behind crates, and off the beaten path. Exploration rewards you with extra ammo, health kits, and story details.

7. Listen to NPCs 🎙️

Your allies often give you hints about upcoming threats, alternate routes, or story progression. Don’t rush past their dialogue!

8. Practice Vehicle Sections 🛶🚗

The airboat and buggy segments are thrilling but tricky. Learn to balance speed and control, and keep an eye out for supply caches along the routes.

9. Manage Your Squad (Later Levels) 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

In later chapters, you’ll command squads of resistance fighters. Use them strategically—send them ahead to draw fire or cover your flanks.

10. Use In-Game Cheats (For Fun!) 🧩

Enable the game’s console to access helpful cheats:

• god (Invincibility)
• impulse 101 (All weapons & ammo)
• noclip (Fly through walls) Tip: Use cheats in separate save files for experimental fun!

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