SunLit’s Half-Life of Horrors Server-Side Mod v0.4 is a feature-rich replacement for the standard Half-Life server DLL, designed to bring more variety, chaos, and creativity to multiplayer gameplay. While it remains compatible with familiar Half-Life combat, it introduces a wide range of custom weapon behaviours, gameplay modifiers, and server-side controls that allow administrators to create anything from lightly enhanced matches to completely unpredictable custom game modes.
From throwable crowbars and Snark-powered teleportation to altered Egon and RPG behaviour, this mod adds a distinctive twist to classic Half-Life. It also expands weapon handling and combat flow through faster firing weapons, alternative grenade controls, adjustable spawn equipment, and specialised match settings.
It is kind of a fun take on bubblemod/severian mod - similar sort of style if you will, this mod is still running on The Dark Tower server [ 74.91.123.197:27015 ] - I have added this server to our Server Browser page.
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Downloads
– Latest version (Windows only).
Gameplay Overview
Half-Life of Horrors takes the core Half-Life multiplayer experience and pushes it further with unusual mechanics, faster-paced combat, and customisable server options. It gives server administrators the freedom to shape the style of play, whether that means keeping things close to stock gameplay or turning the server into a much more experimental and chaotic arena.
A number of weapons receive notable upgrades. The 9mmAR, shotgun, and 9mm handgun all benefit from increased speed or improved handling, helping matches feel more aggressive and fluid. The handgun also gains a zoom/scope function, giving players a new tactical option not present in the standard game. Grenades are expanded with an off-hand right-click throw, making them easier and quicker to use in combat without interrupting weapon flow.
Some weapons also gain entirely new behaviours. The Egon Gun can be configured to operate normally, destroy the user for comic effect, or run in a special alternative mode. The RPG can be turned into a more chaotic weapon by allowing rockets to drop explosive grenades as they travel. The mod also introduces the Throwbar, a throwable crowbar that adds a fun and memorable twist to one of Half-Life’s most iconic weapons.
Utility and map control are also expanded. Players can use Snarks for teleportation, spending a set amount to be randomly moved elsewhere on the map. Tripmines can be switched with right-click between their standard beam mode and a proximity mode, adding more flexibility to traps and area denial. Other systems, such as satchels, chargers, and selected weapon behaviours, have also been adjusted to make gameplay feel more dynamic and less restrictive.
Alongside these major features, the mod allows extensive server customisation, including control over starting weapons, ammunition, armour, and weapon availability. This makes it suitable for both novelty servers and carefully tuned custom multiplayer experiences.
Key Features
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Replaces the standard Half-Life server DLL with a more advanced and configurable multiplayer experience.
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Includes alternative Egon Gun modes, from normal operation to comic self-destruction and unusual special behaviour.
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Adds an enhanced RPG mode where rockets can drop explosive grenades in flight.
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Introduces the Throwbar, allowing the crowbar to be thrown as a weapon.
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Features Snark-based teleportation when holding 10 snarks.
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Adds a dedicated Crowbar Match mode for melee-focused gameplay.
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Increases weapon speed for the 9mmAR, shotgun, and 9mm handgun.
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Gives the 9mm handgun a zoom/scope function.
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Allows right-click grenade launcher for hand grenades.
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Enables tripmine mode switching via right-click, changing between beam and proximity modes.
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Lets administrators customise starting weapons, ammunition, armour, and disabled weapons.
Summary
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A custom server-side Half-Life mod that expands standard multiplayer with new mechanics and enhanced weapon behaviour.
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Adds standout features such as Throwbar, Snark teleportation, Crowbar Match, and modified Egon and RPG functions.
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Improves combat pace with faster 9mmAR, shotgun, and 9mm handgun performance.
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Introduces practical new controls such as handgun zoom, off-hand grenade throws, and tripmine mode switching.
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Offers flexible server configuration for administrators who want a more distinctive multiplayer experience.
- Created by Lazarus_Long of Sunlit Games - http://www.sunlitgames.net/