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Half-Life 2: Episode One Hints & Cheats

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Cheat Codes

  1. Spawn an early version of the Hunter

    With the console enabled through advanced keyboard options, go into the console with the tilde (~) key and type:
    CheatEffect
    npc_create npc_ministriderSpawns the Hunter
  2. Map codes

    Enter these with the 'map' code in the console. Press ~ to activate the console.
    CheatEffect
    ep1_background01Spawns you looking up at the citadel. (You are unable to move of do anything)
    ep1_c17_06Spawns you in the last Chapter near the end.
    ep1_c17_05Spawns you in the last Chapter.
    ep1_c17_02bSpawns you in Chapter 4 City 17 after the third load point.
    ep1_c17_02aSpawns you in Chapter 4 City 17 after the second load point.
    ep1_c17_02Spawns you in Chapter 4 City 17 after the first load point.
    ep1_c17_01Spawns you at the beginning of Chapter 4
    ep1_c17_00aSpawns you in City 17 after the first load point.
    ep1_c17_00Spawns you at the beginning of Chapter 3
    ep1_citadel_04Spawns you near the end of the Citadel.
    ep1_citadel_03Spawns you in the Citadel after the third load point.
    ep1_citadel_02bSpawns you in the Citadel before the lift ride.
    ep1_citadel_02Spawns you in the Citadel after the second load point.
    ep1_citadel_01Spawns you in the Citadel after the first load point.
    ep1_citadel_00Starts you at the intro of the game.
    ep1_background01aSpawns you looking in the car garage. (You are unable to move or do anything)
    ep1_background02Spawns you looking off into the damaged City 17. (You are unable to move or do anything)
    creditsStarts you at the credits.
  3. Spawning NPCs

    Access the console, type in "npc_create npc_<name>" and replace the name with one of these:
    CheatEffect
    ichthyosaurSpawns a Ichthyosaur.
    kleinerSpawns Kleiner
    launcherSpawns a Headcrab Launcher
    manhackSpawns a Manhack
    metropoliceSpawns a Combine Metrocop
    rollermineSpawns a Rollermine.
    poisonzombieSpawns a Poison Zombie.
    monkSpawns Father Gregori
    mossmanSpawns Mossman
    dogSpawns Dog.
    pigeonSpawns a Pigeon.
    seagullSpawns a Seagull
    turret_ceilingSpawns a Ceiling Turret.
    vortigauntSpawns a Vortigaunt.
    striderSpawns a Strider.
    stalkerSpawns a Stalker.
    antlionguardSpawns an Antlion Guard.
    alyxSpawns Alyx.
    antlionSpawns an Antlion.
    barnacleSpawns a barnacle.
    barneySpawns Barney.
    breenSpawns Breen.
    citizenSpawns a City 17 Citizen.
    combine_sSpawns a Combine Soldier.
    cscannerSpawns a Combine Scanner.
    crowSpawns a Crow
    fastzombieSpawns a Fast Zombie.
    zombie_torsoSpawns a Zombie without legs.
    zombineSpawns a Zombine (Combine Zombie)
    zombieSpawns a Zombie.
    headcrab_poisonSpawns a Poison Headcrab
    headcrab_blackSpawns a Poison Headcrab
    headcrab_fastSpawns a Fast Headcrab
    headcrabSpawns a Headcrab.
    helicopterSpawns a Combine Helicopter
    gmanSpawns Gman
    eliSpawns Eli
    combinegunshipSpawns Combine Gunship
    turret_floorSpawns a Floor Turret.
    combinedropshipSpawns a Combine Dropship
    crabsynthSpawns a Crab Synth
    mortarsynthSpawns a Mortar Synth
  4. Console Commands

    To enter this commands you must open up the console by pressing the "~" key.
    CheatEffect
    sk_plr_dmg_pistol #Set Damage Value for Pistol
    sk_max_smg1_grenade #Set Max Ammo for SMG Grenades
    sk_max_smg1 #Set Max Ammo for Submachine Gun
    mapsLists all maps
    sk_max_357 #Set Max Ammo for .357 Magnum
    sk_max_ar2 #Set Max Ammo for Pulse Rifle
    sk_max_ar2_altfire #Set Max Ammo for Pulse Rifle energy orbs
    sk_max_buckshot #Set Max Ammo for Shotgun
    sk_max_crossbow #Set Max Ammo for Crossbow
    sk_max_grenade #Set Max Ammo for hand Grenades
    sk_max_pistol #Set Max Ammo for Pistol
    sk_max_rpg_round #Set Max Ammo for RPG
    sk_plr_dmg_357 #Set Damage Value for .357 Magnum
    sk_plr_dmg_ar2 #Set Damage Value for Pulse Rifle
    sk_plr_dmg_buckshot #Set Damage Value for Shotgun
    sk_plr_dmg_crossbow #Set Damage Value for Crossbow
    sk_plr_dmg_crowbar #Set Damage Value for Crowbar
    sk_plr_dmg_grenade #Set Damage Value for Grenades
    hurtme #Damages you for however much damage you put as the number.
    sk_plr_dmg_smg1_grenade #Set Damage Value for SMG Grenades
    sk_plr_dmg_smg1 #Set Damage Value for Submachine Gun
    sk_plr_dmg_rpg_round #Set Damage Value for RPG Rockets
  5. Black Hole Grenade

    At the console, accessable by pressing ~, enter hopwire_vortex 1.
    Then enter the following code:
    CheatEffect
    weapon_hopwireBlack Hole Grenade

Passwords

  1. Hit the '~' key to open a prompt, type "sv_cheats 1" and enter codes.
    PasswordEffect
    Impulse 101All guns, extra ammo.
    notargetEnemies can't see you.
    noclipToggle walking through walls on/off
    godToggle god mode on/off
    mat_normalmaps 1Draw normal maps.
    mat_normals 1Draw surface materials.
    impulse 200Removes the weapon model from the screen.
    showtriggers_toggleDraw game triggers.
    mat_fastnobump 0Turn off bump mapping.
    vcollide_wireframe 1Only objects effected by physics are wireframe.
    mat_wireframe1Wire frame models.
    impulse 83Spawn an airboat.
    ch_createairboatSpawn an airboat.
    ch_createjeepSpawn a scout car.
    npc_killKills all npc’s in the area.

Achievements

  1. Steam Achievements

    DescriptionName
    Finish the game firing exactly one bullet. Grenade, crowbar, rocket, and Gravity Gun kills are okay!The One Free Bullet
    Kill five enemies with the same energy ball.Conservationist
    Use flares to light 15 zombies on fire.Zombie-que
    Don't let any citizens die when escorting them to the escape train.Citizen Escort
    Destroy the gunship in the hospital attic.Attica!
    Escape city 17 with alyx.Escape From City 17
    Contain the Citadel core without killing any stalkers.Pacifist
    Kill an Elite Soldier with his own energy ball.Think Fast!
    Help Alyx snipe 30 enemies in Episode One.Live Bait
    Use the cars to squash 15 antlions in Episode One.Car Crusher
    Survive long enough to get on the parking garage elevator.Elevator Action
    Contain the Citadel core.Containment
    Make it to the bottom of the Citadel's main elevator shaft in one piece.Watch Your Head!

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Other The One Free Bullet Achievement Guide by Thundaka 50K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by TheGum 68K
Achievement Guide Achievement Guide by arkena 9K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by Grawl 64K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by Ultimate_Timmeh 86K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by nofxgamer 69K

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