Action

Half-Life 2: Lost Coast

Single Player

3.5

Users · RAWG

2005

Released

Platform

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📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 27, 2005

Developer

Publisher

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Genres

Action

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About this game

Originally planned as a section of the Highway 17 chapter of Half-Life 2, Lost Coast is a playable technology showcase that introduces High Dynamic Range lighting to the Source engine.

Pros & Cons

Pros

HDR lighting creates strong brightness and environmental contrast.
Coastal setting and environmental storytelling retain Half-Life 2 atmosphere.
Cohesive visual and audio presentation built in Source.
Developer commentary explains the level's design and technology.

Cons

Episode takes very little time to complete.
Small technology demonstration rather than a substantial new chapter.
Optional supplement to the main Half-Life 2 campaign.
Familiar Half-Life 2 combat and traversal.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Action

Half-Life 2: Lost Coast

Single Player

3.5

Users · RAWG

2005

Released

Platform

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 27, 2005

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

Show all 3 versions ▾

macOSLinuxPC

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Originally planned as a section of the Highway 17 chapter of Half-Life 2, Lost Coast is a playable technology showcase that introduces High Dynamic Range lighting to the Source engine.

Pros & Cons

Pros

HDR lighting creates strong brightness and environmental contrast.
Coastal setting and environmental storytelling retain Half-Life 2 atmosphere.
Cohesive visual and audio presentation built in Source.
Developer commentary explains the level's design and technology.

Cons

Episode takes very little time to complete.
Small technology demonstration rather than a substantial new chapter.
Optional supplement to the main Half-Life 2 campaign.
Familiar Half-Life 2 combat and traversal.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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