The DARKER Alternate Introduction of Half-Life 2 | Timelapse Opening | FULL Half-Life Lore

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Published on May 9, 2024 5:00:06 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o6AD6GEp3k

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Half-Life 2 (2004)

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Originally, the introduction sequence to Half-Life 2 was envisioned differently by its creators, including a version called the 'Timelapse Opening.' This unique intro would have shown Gordon Freeman the dramatic changes to Earth, compressed into a mere few moments by The G-Man, illustrating a decade of Combine rule in seconds.

Was this alternative opening better? and what impact might it have had on the story? In this video, we explore the 'Timelapse Opening' scripted by Marc Laidlaw, the mastermind behind Half-Life 2's narrative.

Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
01:48 Timelapse Opening
07:32 Thoughts & Legacy
10:43 Closing Thoughts

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Standard Sources
Game Manuals
Half-Life Series Playthrough Research
Portal Series Playthrough Research
Half-Life 2: Raising the Bar
Half-Life 2: Raising the Bar (Uncorrected Proof)
Half-Life 2 Prima Guide
Half-Life: Alyx Playthrough
Portal/ Half-Life Fandom
Dev Commentary
Old Valve Forums
Marc Laidlaw's Twitter
Marc Laidlaw Website
Breengrub Twitter
Reddit AMA (w/ HL: Alyx Developers)
Portal 2
Aperture Desk Job

AUDIO USED
Half-Life Alyx OST: Insubordinate Relocation
Half-Life 2 OST: Lab Practicum
Half-Life 2 OST: Nova Prospekt
Half-Life 2 OST: Triage At Dawn

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