"Half-Life 2: Lost Coast" is a short, standalone level developed by Valve Corporation to showcase the capabilities of the Source engine, which was used in "Half-Life 2." It was released as a free tech demo on October 27, 2005. Here's some information, features, an overview of the game, gameplay details, and system requirements:
Information:
- Developer: Valve Corporation
- Publisher: Valve Corporation
- Release Date: October 27, 2005
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows
Overview:
"Half-Life 2: Lost Coast" serves as a technical demonstration rather than a full-fledged game. The level was initially intended to be part of the "Half-Life 2" campaign, but it was ultimately cut due to time constraints. The tech demo showcases high-dynamic-range rendering (HDR) and other graphical enhancements made possible by the Source engine.
Features:
1. High-Dynamic-Range Rendering (HDR): The primary feature of "Lost Coast" is its use of HDR technology, which allows for more realistic lighting and improved visual fidelity.
2. Improved Graphics: The tech demo demonstrates graphical enhancements made possible by the Source engine, including detailed environments and advanced visual effects.
Gameplay:
"Half-Life 2: Lost Coast" features a single level in which players control Gordon Freeman, the protagonist of "Half-Life 2." The level is set on the coast of a small fishing village near Black Mesa and involves navigating through outdoor environments, solving minor puzzles, and engaging in combat against Combine soldiers.
The gameplay in "Lost Coast" is relatively short and straightforward, focusing on showcasing the graphical improvements and HDR technology of the Source engine rather than providing a full-fledged story or extensive gameplay experience.
System Requirements (PC):
Minimum:
- OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7
- Processor: 1.7 GHz processor
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (Requires support for SSE)
- DirectX: Version 8.1
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
