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Sure, it’s a little rough around the edges against today’s standards.

Full life

I’ve admittedly drifted from online shooters in more recent years.

Half-Life 2 deathmatch screenshot showing online multiplayer action

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I’m exaggerating to make a point here, but the essence of what I’m saying is true.

Half-Life: Deathmatch, on the other hand, is a simpler endeavor altogether.

Matches are short and snappy, and the end goal is to kill more people than anyone else.

Half-Life 2 deathmatch screenshot showing online multiplayer action

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You might do that with a 9mm pistol or a .357 magnum.

You might do that with a crossbow or an MP7 submachine gun.

But I’m likely to think so.

Half-Life 2 deathmatch screenshot showing online multiplayer action

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Half-Life 2: Deathmatch released on Steam back in 2004.

Half-Life 2 deathmatch screenshot showing online multiplayer action

(Image credit: Valve)

Half-Life 2 deathmatch screenshot showing online multiplayer action

(Image credit: Valve)

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