However, one small team of modders, led by one SoMNst, has been working to change that. Unable or unwilling to purchase a VR rig, they were forced to sit back and watch their friends experience the wonders of Half-Life in VR. That left many long-time Half-Life fans in the dust. Unfortunately, it's precisely that latter effect that upset many - VR headsets, at the time, were still rather expensive if you wanted a half-decent experience.įor a decent refresh rate, resolution, and array of customization options (a must-have for glasses-wearers like myself), you could be paying upwards of $800 for something like the Valve Index.
Not only did it resurrect a franchise many thought dead, but it also acted as one of the first true 'killer apps' for VR platforms. In context: Valve's Half-Life: Alyx took the gaming world by storm when it launched in early 2020.
