
Specifically, mods continue to be created and downloaded by players to try new ways of experiencing a game they've loved for a long time. The genre-defining first-person shooter still ranks among the best games to come out this century, which may be why the community around the game is still as active as it is today. Updated on April 2, 2022, by Chris Birsner: It has nearly been 18 years since the release of Half-Life 2. Related: Half-Life: Amazing Mods We Still Remember If players want a solid modding experience, Half-Life 2 is one to try. Some of the mods in the latter category even became so big that they were later developed into full game releases. The mods made for Half-Life 2 ranged from enhancing the base game to creating all-new experiences for people to have. The results led to some of the most popular mods of all time across all games. With Half-Life 2 and the release of Valve's Source engine, those that love tinkering with games were given a completely new platform to enjoy.


Mods in video games sometimes find a way to become as popular as the game itself.
