Overview

Geoff Keighley revisits Valve Software over two decades after his initial "The Final Hours of Half-Life" to present "The Final Hours of Half-Life: Alyx." This extensive multimedia experience, spanning 25,000 words, offers an in-depth, unvarnished look into the past decade at Valve. It meticulously dissects the company's creative process and candidly explores the development history of the acclaimed Half-Life: Alyx. This interactive storybook is designed to be accessible to all, not requiring a VR headset, and seamlessly blends traditional narrative with 3D elements.

Highlights

  • This interactive multimedia experience delves into the decade-long development of Half-Life: Alyx.
  • It features surprising revelations about canceled projects, alongside never-before-seen images, photos, and videos.
  • The narrative is presented as an interactive storybook, merging 25,000 words of text with 3D visuals, and does not require VR.

Who It's For

Fans of the Half-Life series, those interested in game development insights, and readers who enjoy deep dives into the creative processes behind major titles will find "The Final Hours of Half-Life: Alyx" compelling. It's also for anyone curious about Valve's internal workings and the journey of bringing a highly anticipated VR title to life, presented in an accessible, non-VR format.

Game Info

  • Developer: Geoff Keighley
  • Publisher: Geoff Keighley
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, VR (experience), Visual Novel
  • Release Date: July 9, 2020
  • Mode: Singleplayer
  • Features: Multimedia experience, interactive storybook, 3D visuals, extensive written content.