I’ve played the game twice through now so I feel like I’ve pinned down most of the tidbits and secrets hiding in the game, including references to Valve’s other games and nods to the fate of unseen characters. Sweaty geeks the world over are strapping on a plastic gasket and diving into the nooks and crannies of City 17 in Half-Life: Alyx, the long-awaited prequel-sequel to Half-Life 2, the ground-breaking shooter with the crabby things.Īs is customary for the crew at Valve, the game is littered with the kind of details you could only find if you gave Gabe Newell a wedgie.