Half-Life: Uplink

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Half-Life: Uplink is a demo that offers a slice of Valve’s iconic 1998 shooter. It includes familiar foes, weapons, and characters but plays out in a scenario not found in the main game. Originally cut during development, these levels were revised for the demo and sit around the Lambda Core chapter. The Hazard Course training grounds are also included here. What sets Uplink apart is its status as a relic of Half-Life’s development. The content was trimmed from the final product but remains a fan favorite. It also showed up as a bonus in an Official PlayStation Magazine disc in 2001. A rarity for collectors and a glimpse into the game’s early design.