Shooter · 2001
Half-Life: Blue Shift
Made by Gearbox Software and originally released in 2001 as an add-on to Half-Life, Blue Shift is a return to the Black Mesa Research Facility in which you play as Barney Calhoun, the security guard sidekick who helped Gordon out of so many sticky situations.
Key facts
- Released
- 1 June 2001
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Length
- ≈ 4 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Gearbox Software
- Publisher
- Valve, Sierra On-Line
- Critics
- Metacritic 71
- Steam reviews
- 92% positive (18,794 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2001 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 4h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Half-Life: Blue Shift?
Expect about 4 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Half-Life: Blue Shift with friends?
No, Half-Life: Blue Shift is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Half-Life: Blue Shift on?
Half-Life: Blue Shift is available on PC.
Is Half-Life: Blue Shift a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 71. On Steam, 92% positive (18,794 reviews).
What games are like Half-Life: Blue Shift?
In the same spirit: Half-Life: Opposing Force, Half-Life and Half-Life 2: Episode Two.
