“Cultures and ways of life ... The Combine’s futuristic alien structures echo the Soviet Union’s massive brutalist buildings, while elsewhere, there’s a mix of more earthly architecture ...

otherworldly architecture of the occupying Combine. When I think about Half-Life 2, I think of yellow tenement blocks being devoured by monolithic, intimidating alien machinery. Lonely playgrounds ...

As outlined in the Half-Life: Raising the Bar art book ... gear instead of their snazzy denim jumpsuits. Breen and the Combine's architecture were more sinister and overbearing as well.

Half-Life 2 fans are mighty impressed with this fan-made prequel set in Combine rebellion years before Gordon Freeman shows up. The wait for Half-Life 3 has been eternal, and after all these years ...

Gaming Industry Valve considered making a 'B title' before Half-Life, until an exec told Gabe ... incongruous Escher-like architecture, and concrete walls adorned with chipped paintwork and ...

Focusing on the fallout of the original Combine invasion ... of original architecture, dried-out roads, steppes, and a gorgeous bright blue sky as well. The Swelter Half-Life 2 mod was released ...

If you loved Half-Life: Alyx, and want to venture back into the Combine nightmare via VR once more, Levitation is a must-get. The Steam Workshop page isn't live just yet, but keep an eye on ...