We’re back in Black Mesa, starting our journey through Xen, and it looks just stunning! It’s like 30x bigger and way more detailed than in the original game, with some very cool puzzles and new enemies, and a completely new look. I love it.
We went through scientists outposts, jungle labyrinths filled with explosive plants and “dogs”, toxic rivers with carnivorous plants and “fish”, some huge alien teleport/reactor facility full of alien machinery, and then we made it to the Gonarch’s Lair. And oh my god it’s so huge I still can’t believe it. A 2-minute fight from the original game transformed into an enormous labyrinth of tunnels and countless intense fights with the boss, accompanied with amazing music and stunning environment. It was great.
But yeah, we managed to beat her and now we’re at the start of the next chapter, Interloper. Can’t wait to see what treasures it hides inside. Join me next Friday to find out.
