

Improved reflections in the canals gives water an even cleaner, true-to-life sense.


Volumetric lighting creates a mustier sense amongst the dated buildings of City 17. With superior particle effects and fog, Update represents a considerable improvement to the visuals of the original Half-Life 2. Lighting is overhauled, shadows are more detailed, and the game has been improved with full high-dynamic range (HDR lighting). This conversion provides players with a redone visual experience. This time around, however, I played through a mod of the original Half-Life 2: titled Half-Life 2: Update ( Update for brevity). So learning to enjoy today has two benefits: it gives me happiness right now, and it becomes a good memory later.” –George ForemanĪ full sixteen years after its initial release, I returned to City 17 on what is my sixth play-through of one of the most iconic shooters of all time. “It’s great to reminisce about good memories of my past.
