Black Mesa: Blue Shift - Focal Point - Flight to the Relay/Manta Sequence (Gameplay Teaser)

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Still working on the full playthrough but wanted to toss something up to satiate some appetites in the interim. Of course, you're welcome to skip this as it's one of the more epic moments in the chapter, if you wish to experience Focal Point as one cohesive whole :) As a wise man once said, "These things...they take time". I'm making good progress but it is definitely slow going. Thanks for the patience while I continue to work on the main Chapter 5 upload. Hope you enjoy this little preview/teaser in the meantime!

[@rtcwtzs]

I played it from the beginning. I can say that XEN is the hardest ever! There are 1-2 parts that were terribly difficult for me.

[@pura_the_tiger]

I was waiting for a gameplay of yours as soon as the chapter came out, good luck

[@Sexy_Nutella]

​@@rtcwtzs i agree. The final few battles were tough and I found myself running out of ammo

[@Vakamadisk]

Focal Point is a beautiful experience-such a masterpiece. HECU Collective has outdone themselves with this behemoth of a chapter. It honestly felt longer than all of the Xen chapters in the base game combined. I hope you’ll consider replaying Black Mesa Blue Shift once it’s 100% finished. They’ve added so many improvements to the previous chapters.

[@Sexy_Nutella]

So I've heard! Redoing the full game will be an absolute massive undertaking though and I am not sure I will have the capacity for it. Of course it's something I'd love to do though

[@Dafuqinator7]

HE IS BACK!

[@Sexy_Nutella]

LFG

[@timebomb42]

7:45..... That's the money shot right there. All the build-up of the music, and the mysteriousness of it...... that's the payoff right there.

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Agreed. It's been a while since a game, let alone a Source game, affected me in terms of just pure visual "wow". Not to detract from the capabilities of the Source Engine...it's just that I thought I'd seen it all. Then BMBS comes in and schools me lol

[@faber538]

I can't wait to full playthrough!

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Currently at the 50% mark! But it's only going to get tougher from here lol. The final battles at the interceptor and relay will probably take some time

[@Validatormaybelater]

WAIT A SECOND IS THAT FABER HES THE GUY WHO MADE 3000 ROCK MODELS

[@adrianthe402nd]

@@Validatormaybelater Omg is that the mo-cap animator who did the Barney door knocking anims (also: 5000. rock. models.)

[@mrpatata9640]

You know? looking in retrospective at your black mesa gameplays, something that I always loved about them, besides the very cinematic take you had to them, is the fact that you pay attention to what's happening in the game and you constantly highlight the enviroments and the scripted scenes. Half life games (Black Mesa and this remake of Blue Shift included) are rich in enviromental storytelling and incredible moments which, more than often, get missed by players if they are not paying enough attention, and I have noticed that in some gameplays of Black Mesa a lot of cool moments and important details are lost or ignored because of the player not paying attention (something I noticed on the gameplay of Focal Point by Bolloxed). So, having a channel like yours where I can see these games fully shine is something that I appreciate a lot. I can't wait to see what you are going to do with Focal Point, is so full of little details and cool sequences!

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Thanks for the words of appreciation - you highlight much of what I work hard to do in my videos and I am grateful that they come out as I intend and that they are enjoyable. Focal Point is a massive undertaking but I hope you will enjoy the final product once it's out!

[@MaximG.]

8:47 - that was a very creative way to heal the player while using already existing assets

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Yup. And a very cheeky way of ensuring the player doesn't die upon receiving the guaranteed fall damage from falling off the Manta

[@RobertsSmoothieInstitute]

Nutella! I'm so Glad you Came Back in a Year. Can't wait them. I'm so Excited!

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Hope it will be worth the wait! :)

[@sporkoyle]

time to watch a playthrough of a game I have already beaten and will probably beat many more times jokes aside, good to have u back. absolutely love your style of playthrough and looking forward to whatever u make next

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Thanks and looking forward to getting you guys the full playthrouhh!

[@thewoodpeckers655]

I got fucking chills the whole way through the manta flight man! It’s gotta be one of my favorite moments playing a half life game!

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Same here. That reveal of the relay as the Manta rounds the corner...cinematic perfection by HECUC 👌

[@skfnv6340]

Bienvenidos!! Tu canal es EL MEJOR para los videos cinematográficos de Half Life. Estoy muy emocionado para ver tus próximos videos

[@luckylarry71]

Big flappy fly thingy was one of the highlights of this chapter. Also looking forward to see your full feature experience of this chapter. It's looooong

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Oh definitely. I'm at 1h21min right now and just barely made it halfway through the chapter. It's likely gonna be LOTR levels of length by the time I'm done

[@FormerBunsenBurner]

I love this interpretation of a Xenian "anti-air" system. It fits with the general vibe the Crowbar Collective seemed to go for originally, and it makes sense since the Nihilanth's kingdom was depicted as more technologically advanced than in Half-Life

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Yeah, those cannons surprised me but in a pleasant way. Seemed like a callback to the Turret in HL1 Surface Tension

[@trainenthusiast5199]

@@Sexy_Nutellawhich turrets?

[@trainenthusiast5199]

barney bro be out here with nothin but a helmet n’ kevlar omfg😅

[@Sexy_Nutella]

What a mad lad

[@trainenthusiast5199]

@@Sexy_Nutella ye. He do be rawdoggin it

[@warbrand2]

One of many really epic moments in the chapter.

[@Sexy_Nutella]

And there are sooooo many!

[@warbrand2]

@@Sexy_Nutella Oh make sure to shoot the floaters off the boids. I think some of them actually do something.

[@Harles03]

Been waiting of your playthrough with this chapter. Can't wait for your full gameplay!

[@Sexy_Nutella]

You and me both!

[@ericorrin5748]

See, this is what one should stride for a proper walkthrough, smooth, precise, knowing what you are doing, with a pace that match, exalt and take advantage with game dynamic and flow. Explorative but not wasting, skilled but not rigid. Masterful, wating for the full episode whenever will be available.

[@Sexy_Nutella]

I appreciate your dissection of what I try to achieve in my playthroughs, because that means it's at least working a little bit as I intended! Working hard on the full chapter

[@leandrofurtozo931]

It's so immersive in a way i can't explain, piece of art! Thanks for bringing us back to this adventure and welcome back!

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Glad you enjoyed man!

[@koheletcalaforexclan6508]

Masterpiece remake, masterful video! YES!

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Thanks!!

[@팻맷2025]

There is a lot of expectation to see it for the first time in two years. I'm also looking forward to seeing how "Xen" will be realized. :)

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Can't wait!

[@standardzombie3454]

Absolute cinema! I’m so glad you’re up to Focal Point now, because this chapter holds a ton of words. Too much to describe how well done it is in every aspect. Can’t wait to see the full gameplay of this! You always do a great job making the environments and gameplay feel cinematic 🔥

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Yeah, this chapter is beyond epic in both scope and setpieces. Working hard on finishing the full playthrough :) just 3 maps to go!

[@Mrwebbob]

That was beautiful to watch , thank you

[@Sexy_Nutella]

My pleasure. Good to hear from you again :)

[@likopinina6803]

EXCITEMENT!!!! the master of comprehensive gameplay is back

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Hey it's good to hear from you too! Hope you've been well

[@likopinina6803]

@@Sexy_Nutella I'm ok! Hope you've been alright as well :)

[@standardzombie3454]

I’m so glad the team brought back elements of the original tone of Half-Life, which gives quite a intriguing and memorable moment for the scene. Not that I’m criticizing Black Mesa take on Xen, but the theme of it original from HL1 and HLA represents a good touch on it’s inhabitable and alien feel to the borderworld

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Agreed! The green hues once Barney gets onto the Relay island were great. I loved that the first half of this chapter felt more like BM Xen, but after the Manta ride it became it's own thing

[@rtcwtzs]

I was waiting for this video from you dude :)

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@rtcwtzs]

@@Sexy_Nutella I loved this part! XEN is so beautiful that I stood there for 5 minutes just staring at it like a kindergartener. There's one part I hated: you jump down a pit where the only way to get out is to make a giant leap and hit a leaf, but the leaf throws you the other way, not towards the exit...got that? The other is the end of the game...love it, but find it unduly difficult.

[@dnjtejgpf]

Hey, Nutella! I am looking forward to your whole Focal Point playthrough. Because I want to share my experience with your video!

[@Sexy_Nutella]

I look forward to comments after I upload as well, of the users and their own thoughts and experiences. It's a huge part of the fun :)

[@andrewmartina2715]

Oh at the end when your about too exit out of xen you can see the nihilanth chambers far from the top sky

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Yup will definitely show that in the full video :)

[@Infamous_Val_05]

I was wondering if you'd do this eventually!! BMBS's Focal Point is absolutely phenomenal in terms of visuals and scripted sequences!! It might me my favorite Xen level in the Black Mesa games. Which is fitting because Focal Point is also my favorite Xen level in the original trilogy. I didn't really like the controller spam near the end though.

[@Sexy_Nutella]

It definitely is a very ambitious chapter. I do agree on the controller spam though, the fight at the jammer lasted way too long and I disliked how you had to kill all the controllers before entering the portal at the end. But those are minor qualms compared to the brilliant full package :)

[@jessiegunther1079]

nice to see you are on this again! you habe so much passion, similar to bigmacdavis. this ride certently came as a surprise and the other additions they did to xen, compared to black mesa. when i played, the "AA" guns caught me off guard. i mean, the manta is somewhat organic, could just have been tlold to shake us off but cruely shoot it down like that?

[@Sexy_Nutella]

I think Nihilanth could give less of a damn what happens to his "minions" unfortunately, if the Vorts are any indicator.

[@jessiegunther1079]

@@Sexy_Nutella naturally. speaking off, if you destroy those control towers without killing the vorts, they die as their mind control wears off, which i made me real mourn the vorts. and...do you mind a gameplay heads up?

[@leandrofurtozo931]

Yeahh you're back!

[@Sexy_Nutella]

I am!!

[@soso-so9rf]

저의 하루를 마무리하는데 당신의 영상만큼 훌륭한 것은 없습니댜.

[@Sexy_Nutella]

영상 재미있게 봐주셔서 기쁘네요 :)

[@omarandresorellano4142]

Guau increíble @Sexy Nutella, este video solo fue una muestra noma. Me gustaría que jugara del principio el nuevo juego Black Mesa: Blue Shift que acomodaron todo bien en cada mapa que hizo HECU del 1-5.

[@Sexy_Nutella]

¡Gracias! Puede que no tenga tiempo para volver a jugar todo el juego. Pero espero que disfrutes el capítulo 5 cuando lo publique :)

[@omarandresorellano4142]

@Sexy_Nutella esta bien, no te preocupes y no te olvides que hay un lugar secreto en el Focal Point jeje.

[@AxialisPsychopathy]

No HEV suit is totally just fine with a helmet and a Kevlar in the Xen hostile environment LOL this proven Calhoun is stronger than Gorgeous Freeman 😂

[@Sexy_Nutella]

My man Barney out here just rawdoggin it.

[@TheSixteen60]

Xen looks alot like Phaaze from Metroid Prime 3 in some parts.

[@joelvilte4469]

Increible!!! asombroso!!!

[@Sexy_Nutella]

¡Este juego es realmente increíble!

[@EMTB.Kefalonia]

Guys anyone at point 2:00 ??? The game crashes and back to desktop ........... Anybody having the same problem and fixed it ???? Thnx !!!!

[@adrianthe402nd]

Try switching to a previous version in your BM launch settings tab [preferrably, "black-mesa-definitive-edition"]

[@EMTB.Kefalonia]

@@adrianthe402nd Mate this is the one i am using black-mesa-definitive-edition - Last update to DE in 2021 : / . I did manage to pass that point by just jumping to the container and for some reason the game crushes again when the other 2 elecro aliens appear on the small rock at 3:44. Any other idea ? Thnx for your reply !!!!!!

[@adrianthe402nd]

@@EMTB.Kefalonia Maybe you should either opt into "april-2024-rollback" or try using the latest public beta branch updated a few weeks ago

[@EMTB.Kefalonia]

@@adrianthe402nd fIXED it m8 . Just install None version and JUST finished the game ......!

[@lyokianhitchhiker]

Given how long your video for Captive Freight was, does that mean your video for Focal Point is gonna be of similar length if not longer?

[@Sexy_Nutella]

@@lyokianhitchhiker Probably gonna be close to 3 hours after all is said and done

[@lyokianhitchhiker]

@ nice! Since you’re uploading longer videos, maybe you could try redoing some of your previous play throughs, but with the chapters that were split across several videos no longer given that treatment? nice! Since you’re uploading longer videos, maybe you could try redoing some of your previous play throughs, but with the chapters that were split across several videos no longer given that treatment? This way, chapters like Surface Tension, Lambda Core, Xen, Interloper, & The Northern Star can be all 1 video each. It’d also give you an excuse to update the HL2 playthroughs for the 20th anniversary update

[@lyokianhitchhiker]

@@Sexy_Nutella let’s just hope you showcase all the hidden stuff, including the Chumtoad's Lair.

[@Sexy_Nutella]

@lyokianhitchhiker that is way too ambitious compared to the actual time that I have to work on videos lol. This isn't a full time job for me, and I am completely fine with keeping the way my past videos are done for past playthroughs. If I had unlimited time I would, but that is now a luxury that I need to be selective with.

[@Sexy_Nutella]

I will do my best to make videos of the same quality as I have before. You're more than welcome to make your own video or watch someone else's if you find that I'm missing anything.

[@Ayranenjoyer]

This makes the work of CC look like rookie effort

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Hey now, both devs did a damn good job on their games. No need to slight one in favour of the other.

[@Ayranenjoyer]

@Sexy_Nutella No doubt about that, this isn't a competition maybe you say, but HC took the bar and crammed it up to the sky. There's nothing wrong with admitting that. I sure hell know which one I like more, and it isn't even close

[@ChefPrownlos]

THE SEXY UPLOADED

[@Sexy_Nutella]

I HAVE

[@sivanm2130]

No need for a suit on Xen?

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Naw, Barney's just rawdogging it.

[@rx-0gundam393]

WE'RE SO BACK

[@The_One_K]

Also why didn’t u save the mini mantas :(

[@Sexy_Nutella]

@The_One_K I thought they were harmless lol, they didn't attack Barney so I don't think Barney would've needed to attack them back. I presume those floaters were preventing the Boids from flying off? Is there something else that happens if you shoot them off?

[@adrianthe402nd]

​@@Sexy_Nutella When you shoot them, the "boids" fly away

[@The_One_K]

@@Sexy_Nutella yknow I would Barney's "kindness" would make him try to help the Lil thing but maybe ur right at some point

[@Sexy_Nutella]

I genuinely thought the Boids and Floaters were just buddies lol. Anyways, I don't think Barney would go out of his way to shoot Floaters as the first time he encounters them, they just scuttle around without harming him.

[@kawahhh1034]

babe wake up new sexy Nutella video Also last community post i saw on yours was a EZ2 screenshot, are you still working on that playthrough?

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Not at the moment. I don't have the time nor energy for a full playthrough aside from Blue Shift right now unfortunately :/

[@kawahhh1034]

@Sexy_Nutella darn, thats understandable

[@The_One_K]

Becuz they shot down the Manta I have single-handedly brought them all to hell (The Xenians army or sth)

[@ABOBA_345BY]

😨😨😨

[@Sexy_Nutella]

:O

[@mkcgameplaysymas4174]

Helllo again❤ i love your videos sexy nutella❤❤❤ black mesa blue shift is cinema🎉🎉

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Appreciate the kind words and hello again! :)

[@sanzo33138]

To much…

[@Sexy_Nutella]

People usually elaborate when they have criticism. Care to explain?

[@Solariyal]

Cant wait for the full playthrough

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Can't wait to share it with you guys!

[@rx-0gundam393]

WE'RE SO BACK

[@Sexy_Nutella]

Yes we are