Half-Life: Alyx is a VR first-person shooter game developed and published by Valve. Set before the events of Half-Life 2 and the return of Gordon Freeman, the game tells the story of Alyx Vancean ally of Freemans who, alongside her father Eli, continue the battle against the Combine. H-F: A features gameplay mechanics similar to those of the previous titles in the series, including exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, adapted for the virtual reality devices. The game received positive initial reception, with critics praising the mechanics and the return of familiar characters of the Half-Life series. VR gameplay experience Half-Life: Alyx gameplay makes full use of the VR mechanics, making for an experience unlike any the fans of the series have ever seen. The player character, Alyx, can use weapons and throw objects using one hand. The other remains free for contextual actions, like interacting with terminals. Gravity manipulation mechanics make their return from the first ins