Half Life was released in 1998 and it revolutionized first person shooter games forever, introducing gamers to an incredibly immersive world with unique storytelling elements. The player takes on the role of Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist who is recruited by the U.S. government to investigate strange occurrences at the Black Mesa Research Facility and eventually discovers that his own research was used for an alien invasion plot.
Speedrun No-Deaths, No-Saves
KaNanga is an experienced and talented professional speed runner and current record holder for a speedrun in Half Life in the category "No-Deaths, No-Saves" - which is obviously the most difficult type of speedrun. His world record time is 27m 21s 634ms. But see it for yourself:
Small Speedrun Guide
Half-Life requires patience and practice to master its levels as there is often more than one way to complete a level quickly. However, once you have completed each level several times it will become easier to find an optimal path with fewer attempts.
Bhopping - Bunny Hopping
In speedrunning, bhopping refers to the practice of using glitches or exploits within a game's code to skip ahead levels and reach checkpoints more quickly than intended.
Wall Strafing
Wall strafe or simply strafing refers to the practice of rapidly shifting direction by repeatedly pressing a single button while running through an area quickly:
Grenade Jumping
Grenade jumping refers to a glitch that allows players to gain an extra boost of speed by using certain weapons and throwing them at their feet. This technique can be used for quickly traversing large distances within the game world in less time.
This is only a few of the basics that amateur runners use for their speedruns; professionals must also learn advanced strategies to master the game.