Blue Shift update released
2019-10-08A Half-Life update is now available that affects Blue Shift through shared resources. Please see the Half-Life update notes for details.
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Half-Life: Blue Shift
Gearbox Software / Jun 1, 2001 / Action
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- Steam Deck Playable
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Made by Gearbox Software and originally released in 2001 as an add-on to Half-Life, Blue Shift is a return to the Black Mesa Research Facility in which you play as Barney Calhoun, the security guard sidekick who helped Gordon out of so many sticky situations.
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Very Positive
92% positive, 11,630 reviews
Recommended1 hrs played
Half Life community. I know no one will read this review but I want to say something really important that will change your life under an minute after reading this review. Merry Christmas and have an Happy New Year. <3
50 found this helpful, 2025-12-23
Recommended3 hrs played
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16 found this helpful, 2026-03-04
Recommended3 hrs played
This expansion is like the opposite of Opposing Force, in that it is kinda bland. The arsenal is limited and the difficulty has been tuned down. The main appeal of this expansion is seeing how Barney got out of Black Mesa, so I do think it is worth at least one playthrough if you're a fan of Half-Life.
10 found this helpful, 2026-03-29
Recommended170 hrs played
