Half-Life 2 Beta Videos

[AymericTheNightmare]

Very nice =D
It's nice that some is covering some of the lesser known maps...

I'm glad you appreciate, my friend! Here's a new one! 

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hazflick

"hazflick" is a modified version of "hazard01" (an unreleased hazard course), from Half-Life 2 Beta.
This map was last edited on November 15, 2001.
This map is quite unique in HL2 Beta.
Indeed, the walls change state every few seconds, going from normal to rusty.
In fact, the map is present twice:
the normal version (almost identical to "hazard01") and the rusty version.
"Almost identical" since there is no end of the original map, with the G-Man.
No matter which version you are in, the game will know how to teleport you to the same place in the alternate version.
This map was very complicated to record, since I tried to show you its subtleties and differences in the two versions.
For example, killing a character in one version will not kill them in the other.
It's a bit complicated to explain, but you'll understand better by watching the video.
Hope you enjoy!
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combine_street

"combine_street" is a map from Missing Information 1.6 GP.
The level starts in a dilapidated building, with some Manhacks.
After defeating them, Gordon must navigate through the halls.
It is dark, the weather is glaucous, greenish and dark.
After arriving on a dirty street littered with graffiti and rubbish,
Gordon must figure out how to open a Combine gate.
The streets seem deserted and quiet,
until you come across Combine patrolling.
We must then find a way to escape from this district...

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guard3_jweier

"guard3_jweier" or "guard3" is a small map from Half-Life 2 Beta.
This map was last edited on September 17, 2001.
It's a kind of cave, in which there are two Houndeyes and an Antlion Guard.
The Houndeyes attempt to attack the Antlion Guard as best they can, but are slaughtered by him.
I tried to show this uneven fight from several angles and in slow motion.
I wonder what Valve had planned with this concept...

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summary_01

"summary_01" is a map from Missing Information.
This map is inspired by old artwork from Half-Life 2, 
when the game had a darker, oppressive, and stuffy atmosphere.
Gordon arrives in a City 17 that is more dystopian than ever.
It is pitch dark and the rain is driving. The storm roars.
Not a civilian in sight, while many Metropolises are stationed around...
What mysterious fate awaits our crowbar scientist?

[Shift]

This map is not from Missing Information.

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Well, it was played from MI 1.6.

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ickypop

"ickypop" is a surreal map from HL2 Beta, made by Marc Laidlaw. This map has become iconic because it is so weird...
The player spawns on a raft floating in a small lake with a pair of binoculars. 
A suspenseful musical loop begins ("sus_loop1.wav) playing as soon as the player spawns.
Ahead of the player lies a dock with a couple of zombies on it. 
An ichthyosaur swims over to the dock, jumps out of the water, and tears the dock apart. 
The music quickly changes to a horror stinger loop (stinger1.wav).  After encircling its prey, the beast emerges from the water, and takes to the sky, defecating gibs as it flies away. 
The creature then begins to descend on a crash-course into a nearby hill,  where it collides with a cliff face.
An orange smokestack forms from the crash site, and G-Man, carried by a crow, ominously floats overhead.
I filmed the map from different angles, in order to show as much as possible and for you to enjoy it as much.
Finally, I explored the history map a bit to see how the surroundings are.
This map was last edited on February 24, 2003.

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story_07 (c17_04)

"story_07" is modified version of "c17_04" from HL2 Beta, for MI.
This is the main plaza of the old City 17. It's a rainy evening.
The Cremators patrol under the eye of the Scanners.
A few citizens roam here and there.
The Metropolice is watching.
Order and discipline reign, for the moment...

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story_21

"story_21" also known as "c17_outside" or even other names,
is map from HL2 Beta, reworked for Missing Information.
It's a "Canals" map, taking place in a ruined City 17.
Some tunnels are filled with Manhacks, while the alleys are teeming with Zombies of all kinds.
Some panels and other barriers are without textures.
After all, it gives the map a Beta look.

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e3_strider03

"e3_strider03" is an old demonstration map from Half-Life 2 Beta.
It was meant to be shown at E3 2003.
The map is in several different parts.
The player spawns in a ruined, burnt building,
from which several Striders can be seen in the distance.
A model of Alyx performs several animations, probably due to the fire next to her.
Once outside, we see a completely black Alyx, looking at a Strider embedded in a building.
You can see the Citadel from there.
As we move forward, we see several buildings destroyed by the Striders.
On the right, under the eyes of a 3rd Alyx, a Strider shoots on several barrels and cars.
On the left, two Striders face each other, peacefully, near an orange smoke.
In front, two citizens overlooking all this chaos, contemplate the scene.
At the end, behind, is a large courtyard,
surrounded by trees and gardens, is the last Strider, protecting the area.
This map was last edited on December 12, 2002.

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story_71 (sniper_029)

"story_71" (better known as "sniper_029") is map from HL2 Beta, reworked for Missing Information.
This is one of the most iconic maps of Half-Life 2 Beta.
The original map was last edited on the 24th of May, 2001. 
Gordon Freeman's mission is to defend the Conscripts during Streetwar. 
The Combine have Tanks and a Sniper.
One of the Conscripts is injured, Gordon must kill the Sniper who caused it.
It is also this map which contains the famous "Manwich", a "hothead" Conscript who will pay with his life for his courage or his lack of awareness...

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ep1_citadel_02

"ep1_citadel_02" is map from HL2:EP1, reworked for Missing Information.
The Combine Soldier models are different, for example.
And all those soldiers use weapons from HL2 Beta.

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d1_lab_01a

"d1_lab_01a" is a maps from Half-Life 2 Beta.
This is the first part of the old "Kleiner's Lab",
just after "arcade_06" and / or "d1_steam_01".
Coming out of the sewers, Gordon heads for Kleiner's Lab.
This is where Barney waits, and introduces Gordon to Kleiner.
After some reunion chatter, it's time to put on the goodold HEV suit, revised and improved.
This is followed by advices on health and energy chargers.
Then, the three characters head towards the Teleport chamber...

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story_05 (cremator_street)

"story_05" is the map "cremator_street" (2001) from HL2 Beta, reworked for Missing Information.
It is a small town, in ruins.
Most of the buildings are completely destroyed and burnt down.
The map being at night, the flames are the only source of light.
Who is causing this chaos?
A squad of Cremators.
Their mission is to reduce to ashes any form of life that crosses their path.
Among other things.
"Keep it clean... or he will" as the propaganda images say...

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story_08 (arcade_06)

"story_08" is the map "arcade_06" (2002) from HL2 Beta, reworked for Missing Information.

This map is well known to HL2 Beta fans, as it features the Manhack Arcade, a kind of murder game in which citizens kill others using Manhack, believing that this is all virtual.

Regarding the differences from the original map, the Missing Information version contains a hallway covered in graffiti, and the citizen models are different.

The map is also at night with reworked lighting for the occasion.