What is Black Mesa Linux?
Black Mesa is a re-envisioning of Valve Software's classic science fiction first person shooter, Half-Life. Powered by Source Engine, You will re-visit the inaugural role of Gordon Freeman and his memorable journey through the Black Mesa Research Facility. Expect detailed environments to explore, a huge cast of characters and experimental weaponry. All-new music, voice acting, choreography and added dialogue give way to a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before. This page focuses specifically on the Linux version of the game, including prices, regions, activation methods and compatible storefronts.
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How do I redeem a Black Mesa Linux game key?
After you buy a Black Mesa Linux game key, you'll receive a secure digital code (often called a CD key or activation key). Redeem it through the correct platform client — for example Steam, PlayStation, Xbox or another supported launcher — and the game will be added to your library for download. Always double-check platform and region compatibility before you purchase to avoid activation issues.
About Black Mesa Linux
Black Mesa is a re-envisioning of Valve Software's classic science fiction first person shooter, Half-Life. Powered by Source Engine, You will re-visit the inaugural role of Gordon Freeman and his memorable journey through the Black Mesa Research Facility. Expect detailed environments to explore, a huge cast of characters and experimental weaponry. All-new music, voice acting, choreography and added dialogue give way to a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before.
Storyline
The plot of Black Mesa is almost identical to Half-Life's storyline, playable through the "Lambda Core" chapter. As in the original game, the player controls Gordon Freeman, a scientist working at the Black Mesa Research Facility. He is tasked to place a sample of a strange material into an electromagnetic instrument, using the Hazardous Environment Suit Mark IV to do so safely. However, the sample material causes a "resonance cascade", devastating the facility and creating an interdimensional rift to an alien dimension called Xen, bringing its alien creatures to Earth. Freeman survives, finds other survivors, and makes his way to the surface with the protection of his hazard suit to get help. Upon reaching the surface, however, he finds that the facility is being cleansed of any living thing - human or alien - by armed forces. From other scientists, Freeman finds the only way to stop the alien invasion is to cross over to Xen and destroy the entity holding the portal open.
Game details
| Publisher | Crowbar Collective |
| Developer | Crowbar Collective |
| Genre | Adventure, Platform, Indie, Shooter |
| Game mode | single-player, multiplayer |
| Theme | Action, Science fiction, Warfare |
| Platforms | PC (Windows), Linux |
Screenshots from Black Mesa
