Half-Life 2 Tips & Tricks

After the credits, wait to see the headcrab, Lamar, being pursued by the scientist. Then, watch him pounce on your head. After you complete the game, watch the credits. Remember that they cannot be skipped. When you reach the end of the credits, you will see Lamar jump onscreen. You will then hear Dr. Kliener say, "Lamar? Blast that little...Where did she get to?" This is the same thing that he says when you first see him looking for her. Lamar will then lash out at you and supposedly "couple with your head".

Remember that this procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the "config.cfg" file in the "\hl2\cfg" directory. Locate the "sv_unlockedchapters" line and change its value to "15".

Enable the map d3_citadel_03.bsp code. Once you get the super gravity gun, enable the changelevel <map name> code to go to the desired level. Then, enable the give weapon_physcannon code.

To kill the Barnicals, let them pull you up, and then hit them with a crowbar from a short distance.

If you find it difficult to hit the Striders (or any other enemy) with the RPG from far away, fire a rocket and immediately press [Zoom] (default is Z). You will automatically zoom in like normal, but will still have control of the rocket. This helps in the later levels when you do not want to get too close to the Striders, or other enemies like the Combines.

Open the console while playing the game, enter cl_phys_timescale 0.05 or any of the others listed below. (1 sets the game back to normal speed). Code 0.5 = mid-slow; 0.05 = slow; 0.0 = stop time; 0.1 = super-slow.

Try spiraling the laser on your launcher and then pointing straight at the target to get a perfect hit.

Use one of the entries below with the npc_create code.

npc_alyx
npc_antlion
npc_antlionguard
npc_barnacle
npc_barney
npc_breen
npc_citizen
npc_combine_s
npc_combin

Use one of the entries below with the give code.

item_ar2_grenade (submachine gun grenades)
item_ammo_smg1_grenade (submachine gun grenades)
item_box_buckshot (shotgun ammo)
item_box_

Utilize one of the entries below with the map code.

d1_canals_01
d1_canals_01a
d1_canals_02
d1_canals_03
d1_canals_05
d1_canals_06
d1_canals_07
d1_canals_08
d1_can