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Half Life is the original game released in the late 90's. This also include the popular multi-player mod Counter Strike.

'Source' is the name of the new game engine that was designed to run it's sequel Half-Life 2. The updated version of Counter Strike that uses this engine is called CS:Source.

'Half Life: Source' is a remake of the original Half Life using the updated engine.

[stormroad says] [basicley its the a little better quallity of the game but not half life 2 quallity]

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Can half-life source be used for half-life mods?

No. Half-Life: Source runs on the Source engine. The original Half-Life doesn't. You cannot use mods made for the original Half-Life on Half-Life: Source because they run on different engines and it won't work.


What is the difference with HL and HL source?

Half life is the original game that was created by Valve that made them so rich and big. Half life: Source is the exact same game, but in the Source Engine. The Source Engine is the game engine that games like Team Fortress 2, Half life 2, and Portal use. Half life: Source is also said to have slightly upgraded graphics. It can also be used as content in mods or in Garry's mod.


Do you need half life to get gmod?

no, but you do need a source game like Half Life, Half Life2, or Team Fortress2


How many half life games are there?

Half-Life, Half-Life: Blueshift, Half-life: Opposing Force, Half-life: High Definition pack (might not classify as a game), Half-Life: Source, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 1, and Half-Life 2: Episode 2. Eight games total not including countless mods created by fans that you can download for free on moddb.com and fileplanet.com. Other games by Valve software include Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2, Portal, Portal 2, Counter Strike, Counter Strike: Source, Team Fortress, Team Fortress 2, and Alien Swarm. Another Half-Life game would be Half-Life: Decay. You might also be able to count Half-Life Deathmatch and Half-Life 2 Deathmatch.


Can Half life source run in Windows Vista?

Yes it can. It runs quite well in Windows Vista. The original Half-Life doesn't, so if you use Vista, I strongly recommend you go with the Source version.

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What type of game is Half Life Source?

Half Life Source is a direct port of the original to Valve's source engine meaning that like Half Life it is a science fiction first person shooter. The only difference between it and the original Half Life being slightly improved graphics.


Is there more blood in half life or Half Life Source?

Most likely Half Life Source


Can half-life source be used for half-life mods?

No. Half-Life: Source runs on the Source engine. The original Half-Life doesn't. You cannot use mods made for the original Half-Life on Half-Life: Source because they run on different engines and it won't work.


What is the difference with HL and HL source?

Half life is the original game that was created by Valve that made them so rich and big. Half life: Source is the exact same game, but in the Source Engine. The Source Engine is the game engine that games like Team Fortress 2, Half life 2, and Portal use. Half life: Source is also said to have slightly upgraded graphics. It can also be used as content in mods or in Garry's mod.


What is the difference between counter strike and counter strike-source?

There is a big difference .. The first Counter-Strike games, aka CS games, is using the GoldSrc, or Half-Life 1 Engine.. Half-Life 1 and many other games, used that engine.. A couple of years later, Valve developed and published Half-Life 2, which is using the Source engine.. The Source engine, is a new, realistic engine, featuring, the Dynamic range, WAY better graphics, and more details. So then Valve make Counter-Strike: Source, which is running on the Source engine. Hope that helps!


How can you get half life source?

The Half-Life source is proprietary. There is no way to legally obtain the source code, unless you work for Valve.To get the game Half-Life: Source, install Steam, , buy the game for $10, then install the game.


Do you need half life to get gmod?

no, but you do need a source game like Half Life, Half Life2, or Team Fortress2


What is the difference between a life estate and a life lease?

what is the difference between a life lease and a life estate


What engine does Half-Life 2 use?

Team Fortress 2 uses the source engie, which is developed by Valve.


Is there a difference between Half life 2 and Half Life 2 episodes 1 and 2?

Yes, they are all different games; episode 1 follows on from hl2, and episode 2 from one.


Can you play half life source on garrys mod?

Well, in the steams list of games which you can use on garrys mod it dosent show Half life Source. But if you type in gman squad on youtube you can see their playing the storyline on Half life Source. I asked them the same question and they said yes, you can play the storyline if you have garrys mod and Half Life Source. I dont know for sure because i have not yet tried it.


Can you play Half Life 2 mods with Half Life 2 Deathmatch?

Yes. If you have a Source game like Half-Life 2, HL2 Deathmatch, Counter-Strike Source, Left 4 Dead, Portal, Team Fortress 2, etc. you can play Half-Life 2 mods.