MINERVA
Introduction
Pervasive. Literary. Brutal. Experimental.
MINERVA is not a conventional modification, but instead is an ongoing, episodic series of single-player Half-Life 2 maps under development by Adam Foster.
The maps are linked by a common plotline, based in the Half-Life 2 universe but with ... extensions. Significantly influenced by games such as the Marathon and System Shock series, each map will feature enigmatic directions and instructions from an unknown third party, continuous with the well-received Half-Life map Someplace Else.
The first full chapter, Metastasis, was completed on October 1, 2007, and requires Half-Life 2: Episode One to play. It contains five maps, including updated versions of the two originally released on September 2, 2005 and the second on March 3, 2006. Updates include improved graphics, AI, scripting and HDR lighting.
Localized versions
As of November 2008, MINERVA: Metastasis is also available in French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian and Spanish. These language packs were provided by the LocWorks localization team.
Download
Note:This full download for Metastasis contains maps for Carcinogenesis, Downhill Struggle, Depth Charge and Pegasus, so there is no need to obtain previous chapters from elsewhere. It requires Half-Life 2: Episode One to play.- Metastasis download - this script should automatically select a mirror site for you, and currently has unlimited bandwidth available. No more queues or subscription download sites!
- BitTorrent download - for peer-to-peer fans. Potentially faster than the mirror system above.
See also
- MINERVA website, with some unconventional, cryptic plot expansion.
- MINERVA development blog, inhabited by the faithful, terrifyingly enthusiastic Acolytes.
- MINERVA forum, includes plot speculation, gameplay discussion, and troubleshooting and walkthroughs for those who get stuck.
- Wikipedia article
- Ten Four Maps review of Metastasis 1, giving it their renowned Gold Award.
- Metastasis review on the mighty Rock, Paper, Shotgun.
ModDB page
Steam Store page- Sarmatia Project: a LocWorks initiative: the team which provided the French and German packs for Minerva: Metastasis 1 and 2.
- Joseph Toscano: composer of additional music for MINERVA.
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