Can You Beat Half Life Alyx With A Bow?

Can you beat Half Life Alyx with a bow? More than one year after my last challenge video, I wanted to answer a new question about my favorite VR game. If you have other questions about Half Life Alyx, or VR in general, swing by my Discord and say hi!
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[@angelinasurzhyk6655]

18:13 I’d say that this was a triumph. I’m making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS.

[@ProfessionalDweller]

my god.

[@SiIIy_]

It’s hard to overstate my satisfaction

[@embars3399]

aperture science

[@booperscooper1491]

We do what we must because we can.

[@KigerStudios]

For the gooooood of aaaaaall of us

[@DoggyBingBong]

Throwing props actually can kill enemies Can you beat Half-Life: Alyx with only a brick?

[@RiceWitch-dingus-400]

technically yes but it's extremely hard because thrown props only do a few damage

[@drneotech7254]

Throwing fists

[@Skylander_Starscream]

@@RiceWitch-dingus-400 yes it is like beating hl2 with a cinderblock Because yes you can kill a zombie but it takes forever And any ranged combat is extremely likely for the guy using a gun to win

[@RiceWitch-dingus-400]

@@Skylander_Starscream It's easier to beat half life 2 with a cinder block than alyx because of the gravity gun

[@wojtekpolska1013]

@@RiceWitch-dingus-400 well you dont get the gravity gun for the 1st half of the game anyway

[@SkollTheWerewolf]

If a game does not have ANY workaround, legit or not, to bypassing a stage boss/enemy then I don't think that ruins the run. The game *forces* you to use the cannon, and because there's literally no workaround, I can't in good conscience say that's a failed run.

[@pokekylepark]

Well there's usually two types of runs like these. Those where you're asking 'Is it physically possible?' and those where you're asking 'Can I do it with my own abilities?'. Was it possible? No. But could he do it in regards to his own skill? Ye.

[@SkollTheWerewolf]

@@pokekylepark Well in this instance, HL:A physically prevents the bow from damaging the strider, forcing the player to use the cannon designed to deal damage to the "stage boss". If the bow could deal damage, even a little, then it would have been a failed run. Which is why in this instance, I don't think it counts.

[@Spacebugg]

@@SkollTheWerewolf ye and he could use the bow even if it had very low dmg but it doesnt have any dmg

[@hitechhooligan]

i was gonna say that too

[@PlayerZeroStart]

Yeah, a failed run should only be when the game technically allows you to operate within the rules of the challenge, but that doing so is simply impossible.

[@AustinWigley]

Fun fact you actually *have* to reload the shotgun to proc the zombies spawning at around 6 minutes. Otherwise you'll just stand there forever, hearing them bang on the wall.

[@theonewholaughs.1591]

Why it be like that?

[@britterzRP]

So they wouldn’t be a bug where the zombies won’t spawn

[@OctaHeart]

​@@theonewholaughs.1591To prevent players from getting swarmed while learning how to reload the shotgun

[@green7005]

Ok I thought beating the game without killing a single headcrab hard but this is just madness

[@wojtekpolska1013]

why tho? even he said it was easier, you just use a different weapon, which happens to instakill every enemy in the game

[@Slightlycamouflaged]

if anything he got an overpowered weapon

[@Phi_Lix]

The humor in this video is top notch, I haven’t laughed this much while watching a challenge video in a long time, thank you

[@CallSignGlitch]

youd like mitten squad

[@Phi_Lix]

@@CallSignGlitch I already watch him

[@ourgoldenspires]

SCUG!!!!!!!!!!

[@soupcan3666]

Huzzah! A gift from the head crab gods!

[@soupcan3666]

Amazing. The head crab guardian has blessed my comment! I shall forever be at peace until I meet the great headcrab in the sky

[@ehzurasummers381]

Headcrab god is amazing and unbeatable

[@soupcan3666]

@@ehzurasummers381 indeed.

[@lemondemonslilbro7193]

Praise the head crabs even their physical bodies are perfection

[@iancortescontreras6084]

headcrab is best boy and he deserves to be my hat

[@TheParkKeeper]

6:57 Pewdiepie has been real quiet since this dropped

[@Gisar101]

Stephano!

[@E5rael]

Barrels!

[@Transgenic86]

You can skip killing the Stryder by simply using that phasing glitch to go on the other side of the crater and touch the homing beam thing. It'll just transition you to the next area.

[@rokcris7313]

yooo what are you doing here bro

[@tdoyr2119]

One thing I loved about half life Alyx was that it gave more personality to the combine. Especially during the transport part in the very beginning

[@likopinina6803]

absolute success! i love your sense of humour, i'm gonna start using the "classic blunder" phrase

[@khiemtrinh8330]

First you keep head crabs alive, now it’s using medieval weapons to beat the game.

[@Tree-zq5zi]

I think grenades should be classified as utility not a weopon so when u do something else feel free to use it

[@LaplaceVI]

Weapon and Utility are not mutually exclusive

[@Tree-zq5zi]

Did not think you would pin that thanks man

[@Tree-zq5zi]

It’s been a while but I just realized that would classify the Stryder turret as utility

[@stillwithstanding]

I can't believe you only have almost 20k subs you deserve much more with how well these are made

[@martymcnug6784]

Hell yeah man, good to see Nerd back!

[@ryano404]

*sees thumbnail with crowbar instead of arrows* : oh combine would be in great danger

[@rasmustagu]

This is really, really good. Love your presentation, so sophisticated with perfect comedic timing. Keep killing it!

[@przemchuck5544]

Huge success! Very enjoyable video my friend, loving your sense of humour

[@YuffX]

11:37 a missed opportunity to edit in Skyrim starting cutscene

[@craigmccune6066]

hey, you, your finaly awake

[@rosekennedy9744]

I think it’s a success. Great work man. Top tier video

[@Soohjoi]

I love your humour and jokes, it’s a perfect way to make a video a million times more entertaining

[@bluekiwi4982]

I just started alyx today so after i finish it ima try this

[@mackemar]

Good video, I like the format :)

[@Sean_0109]

Idk how you aren’t more popular legit these types of videos are so high quality

[@jamesmcfierson]

As always your videos are amazing!

[@maybeja]

I'd say it's definitely a success! Well done

[@onerous_coder]

Wow, it is such a high quality content! Wish more people would be aware of it!

[@kerbonaut2059]

Alyx picks up the Lucksman and becomes the Sniper from Team Fortress 2

[@lop90ful1]

Fantastic love the idea always nice to see more VR modding. Espeacily this challenge is cool af. Love you turning into a portal test subject and using inanimate objects as companions. Also lmao getting banished into backrooms.

[@SpoopieBoi623]

Love your vids dude!

[@chestbuster1987]

I feel like you channeled MittenSquad with the commentary. Loved the idea of this playthrough!

[@ShuTheIdiot]

I'm glad you uploaded, your jokes are very funny :)

[@s1lverlining586]

def a success :) good job dude

[@brynf4377]

i cant believe you describe the bow in skyrim fun. mind blown didnt know those types existed. maybe i should replay.

[@jpitt300]

Man, you making me wanna get a vr headset for Christmas

[@zenypickle6452]

love the content keep it coming. :)

[@yelowoompa]

you deserve 1 mil!! omg omg such good video

[@RomeoRomeroRomoro]

found a new favourite channel. this was hilarious :]

[@plaguebirb6927]

i think this was a success. there are plenty of game where you have to use specific techniques or weapons to beat a part of a game.

[@EkuteHacklet]

Your bow shooting skills are perfect my guy!

[@Benad.]

I really like the music in the back ground, its one of my favorite melodies from my country

[@cappo1178]

I love how your commentary is similar to mitten squad. I mixed between funny stuff and how you played through the game. I watched a good 10 minutes until I realized why the commentary felt so familiar

[@NerdFuelYT]

He was my main inspiration when I made these! Love that guy

[@deesedageese6560]

Such a great and underrated channel

[@gdgh4325]

Good to see you again !

[@Tortellinitank]

the g-man being at the end of the game is a great reference to the older games

[@seishu84]

I enjoyed this video more than I would like to admit!

[@a.k8185]

This is great, considering that you are a headcrab friendly person (:

[@wisgarus]

VR is really damn sick. Can't wait to see where it goes in the next 10 years, especially the games themselves.

[@patrice772]

same

[@payne267]

Finally after a month long wait!

[@notm1tch]

Definitely a success

[@rampageblizzard]

nice video Premise! I really like your absurdist humor.

[@blinded6502]

Falling into eternal darkness might seem tempting, but it's really not worth it. There's not many friends down there

[@justfrankjustdank2538]

"luckily, much like those women, the drone got what was coming for it"

[@Allexz]

Good vid dude

[@ob1-computers659]

100% a success, and now I want to play through Alyx again

[@owenvaught6090]

throwing that resin hurt me

[@ThomasTheBullet]

I am shocked to how well you managed to edit this, the "can you beat this game only doing x" is insanely beaten to death. Your humor is great, and your storytelling is highly engaging. Thank you for the work you put into this.

[@adamslaroth6284]

I say a success because that was an unavoidable moment when you had to use the gun

[@yibblesnort]

not gonna lie the combine suppressor has one of the coolest designs I've seen since the elite civil protection officer.

[@sTryskaCz]

awwww i like the soundtrack of this video :) Vltava, oh my :)

[@RealKGodX]

slept on youtuber

[@sam_music555]

Now i want a damn vr visor to bring headcrabs with me while playing half life

[@user-cp1qr2kf6m]

That bow and arrow is possibly the best I’ve seen.(drawn)

[@filipsadkowski3725]

Great success! Very nice!

[@rondonthepeopleschamp5183]

Success... If it cant be done a certain way for a smidge but you did all the other parts that way AND some, VERY NIIICE~

[@emilianozamora399]

I love this outro the funniest scene in episode 2

[@ILOVENUKACOLA]

It was a success for sure

[@leptoad2145]

hell ya keep half life alyx alive for a little bit longer

[@farhadaa]

12:24 caught me off guard, couldn't stop laughing.

[@cxember3352]

Heck ya more challenges

[@willreese7114]

I guess you could say the game got “tired” of you carrying around that wheel! … I’ll see myself out.

[@CSharpDCS]

You better.

[@thegreenberretwearingbrony9678]

Didn't expect Smetana's piece in a HL:A video. Proud czech noises

[@kal8622]

This man needs more subs

[@cjad3125]

this was a success

[@candacevladimirovs8747]

A HUGE success!

[@AyKay9O]

Return of the king (head crab edition).

[@TheRenenino1988]

good video man

[@Kreshura-tm5rb]

And here's the Archer

[@skeptic_lemon]

Definitley a success. Rip dancing headcrab ;_;

[@Kurogane1990]

Absolute success

[@London688]

Quincy main: Nothing get past this bow.

[@erdoganengin1153]

6:00 oh nyoooo look at him

[@yourgod010101]

"A bow?" Prophet - Crysis 3

[@thewhitemask]

I think it was a success, yeah =) the doors and strider could not be avoided.

[@simulacra7885]

this honestly made the game seem easier, as you dont need ammo, and everything is instantly killed

[@justtuta6829]

18:13 I’d say this is a total success, like okay you might have used a weapon ONCE in the run, but you gave up so much time just to beat this game with a string and a stick with some more sharp sticks, if this was a failure, I say this was A HUGE SUCCESS Soap

[@dubhog]

huntsman in half life? I here for that!

[@unoriginalperson72]

Thou hast trifled with me long enough, combine!

[@holtm749]

A complete success

[@kneenutnutter4943]

Little dude at 4:37 just straight vibin'.

[@steventarsitano3209]

i have this mod. and i would say the answer to the question posed in the title is "yes" considering it is a 1-shot kill for nearly every enemy

[@inoob26]

it's been 2 years and this seems to be the only weapon mod usable in the story without using cheats

[@orkenuu]

straight up sweating from laughter

[@olivecool]

i feel like if i tried to play this game my computer would grow legs and walk out of my house and in front of a semi truck. this looks like a really fun game tho

[@NerdFuelYT]

You’d be surprised. What’s your specs?

[@olivecool]

@@NerdFuelYT ryzen 3 2200g, radeon rx 580 8gb, and 16gb ram

[@Spewa-em8cm]

@@olivecool Those are the exact specs I played with my first couple times through and it was a great experience.

[@olivecool]

@@Spewa-em8cm oh ? well i may try it!

[@olivecool]

@@Spewa-em8cm what settings were u able to get up to?

[@liamgamer9884]

if you dont know how to do the phase-glitch through te gate you can also glitch the padlock by repeatedly slapping it with your pistol cuz it glitched the fence for me and i got through without using the gun nor the phase glitch

[@M0V1NG]

7:00 Companion Cube: Am I a joke to you?

[@davidwas77]

The game spoilers were worth it for this amazing video xD

[@twentydixoncider7443]

A very mittensquad like video

[@Chunky_doggo]

woah the new marvel hawkeye movie lookin fresh

[@user-pe5rv2tx4i]

Half-Life Alyx:sniper with huntsman gameplay.