Topsy-Turvy

Game: Half-Life 2
Editor: Source Engine (Hammer Editor)

Duration: 5 weeks
Hours: 140

Level Designer

Level Design
Scripting for a new mechanic
AI and combat scripting
Level Construction (Solids, Lighting, and static mesh selection and placement)
Mission design (Objectives and script writing)
Enemy encounter designs
Gameplay scripting (Player reversing gravity, enemy breaching doors, alarm scripting, audio scripting, lighting scripting, and missile launch sequence)

Topsy-Turvy - Playable Mission

Topsy-Turvy
File Size:	30221 kb
File Type:	zip

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Level Overview

“Topsy-Turvy” is a single player level for Valve Software’s Half-Life 2 that turns traditional Half-Life combat and platforming on its head. The level takes place in Black Mesa East after the Combine have invaded and begun eliminating the resistance fighters and scientists inside. Players take control of Gordon Freeman as he uses his new upgraded suit to reverse gravity, walk on the ceiling, engage enemies, and overcome platforming challenges in interesting and unique scenarios. Gordon must accomplish a series of tasks to launch the missile, open the doors to the silo, and escape the base. In total, this was a five-week project with a total of approximately 140 hours worked.