Obey the Nightmare - HL2 SFM Animation

This wasn’t the first time the Combine forces were tasked of assaulting White Forest, a known resistance hideout, but all past attempts had resulted in massacres and failure due to the guerrilla tactics and overwhelming terrain.
0:06-2:26 - WARNING: there are BRIGHT LIGHTS during the gunfight, so for those SENSITIVE to such, please SKIP AHEAD.
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Lush forests and clear rivers, gurgling in the songs of life all across this untainted refuge. Yet, could these invading soldiers see the beauty that was grinded by the industry of the future?
Failure was not an option as Overwatch would seethe in the orders for success at any cost. They knew their orders...
Could a cure be found that could disobey?... disobey the eternal, living nightmare that walked the land of those loyal and harnessed to the Universal Union’s empire?
This Half Life 2 #animation was done in Source Filmmaker #SFM
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[@Inlet]

Check out the Metrocop Cycle kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGithGaIeJVnjKc

[@doctor_death383]

Damn, very cool done, I rate 100000000000 \ 10. But one question? how to find the sound of walking combines, like this grinding of metal.

[@NackScottMus]

Вы русский?

[@mikaelwojciechowski7281]

Imagine another Half-Life VR game - but instead of fighting for the Earth and humanity, you play as an Overwatch soldier or a Combine Elite, performing covert ops on the Combine's behalf.

[@albertforge3094]

Or a metrocop on completing task like escorting, beating.. etc

[@gregoryderpwrld111]

@@albertforge3094 Entropy: Zero 2 Arbeit it isn’t VR

[@mepsteevee]

@@gregoryderpwrld111 I see what you did there

[@gregoryderpwrld111]

@@mepsteevee HE

[@Raffino]

Play Entropy: zero (both 1 and 2)

[@rexviperfan]

im glad people still work in this medium of Half Life.

[@Year_of_the_Dell]

Oh yeah it got quite the revitalization lately after Half life alex and source two dropped, even gave new perspective on a few things in verse to cover

[@Gonza95]

Half life marked a generation, thats why

[@ezchannelclap]

I love this animations about OTA's getting severely damaged and essentially becoming human again I would love to see this in a future half life game there's so many possibilities and so many stories that could be told

[@lebyash4266]

Было бы хорошо если бы это было в геймплее, но редкостью

[@slickcalf985]

what does OTA stand for again.

[@ezchannelclap]

@@slickcalf985 Overwatch Transhuman Arm

[@NoNameTaken117]

Dude Entropy Zero 2 is just like that except he gains his humanity with a defective turret friend!

[@slickcalf985]

@@NoNameTaken117 in the entropy zero universe, the combine are sentient anyway.

[@xxfalconarasxx5659]

Really interesting short film. With a lot that could be interpreted. From what I could gather, it seems that the head wound sustained by the soldier managed to undo the memory block placed by the Combine. Perhaps the crossbow bolt destroyed some sort of implant in his brain. This resulted in the soldier being able to recall his past human life. The vision he sees upon looking at his reflection are probably flashbacks. This is why he seemingly develops a conscious afterwards. It does not seem to have completely severed his connection to the Combine though, as we can hear the Overwatch as a voice in his head, still passing orders, ordering him to "respond", repeating the Combine's "sacrifice code" and telling him that he is in 'violation of civic trust". You can also hear Breen's voice in the background, referring to him as a "failure". I'm guessing Overwatch has detected that something is wrong with the soldier, and is ordering him to commit suicide, and it seems it would have worked, if it weren't for the fact his gun was out of ammo. Perhaps he would have tried to find another way to end his life, but the voice of the woman in distress seems to have snapped him out of his trance. Upon finding the woman, it seems Overwatch makes one last attempt to get him back under there control. This time, he overcomes their influence, and choses to help the woman. From this point on, his connection to the Combine seems to have been severed.

[@letsgame9740]

Good theory! Valve hire this man!

[@nobodywins129]

the idea and execution are both very good, it has no fancy animation, but everything else is just so on point.

[@Inlet]

Gotta make sth count, hehe.

[@therookie7401]

I always find it interesting that almost all of the Combine forces we fight are humans, modified or not. Those that aren't are Striders, Hunters, Gunships, and Dropships, and those things we see in the Citadel, but even these are heavily implied to just be other species the Combine conquered at some point in the past. Even the Advisors are suggested to simply be another race the Combine conquered as well, according to Breen Grub that is. But the takeaway is that we have not seen the Founding Species so to say. We do not know anything about the race that actually founded the Combine, aka the Universal Union, save that they can open fixed portals to other universes, conquer these universes, and forcefully integrate these races into their empire. We don't know what the Founding Species looks like, their motivations, how powerful they are, nothing. We know that they know about the Gman, and even have the technology to trap him, though it is implied that this was entirely Gmans plan to be captured. But this all makes the Founding Species so terrifying. We know nothing about them.

[@Inlet]

We lack knowledge about their appearance, their motivations, and the extent of their power. All we know is that they possess the ability to establish fixed portals across universes, conquer them, and forcibly integrate conquered races into their empire. They seem to be aware of the enigmatic Gman, having technology capable of trapping him, although it appears that his capture might have been part of his own plan. Nonetheless we can guess that their intentions are the conquest of the galaxies so they can harvest their resources and use them for their own gain. Their tech is light years ahead and they've also managed to harvest the energies of stars. What do they want from Earth? Everything, until it is lifeless and dead like Mars.

[@Sgt.William]

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[@CapitalTeeth]

I like to believe there is no 'founding species' of the combine. At least, not anymore. Probably not since a very long time ago. In my headcanon I imagine the combine to be this clusterfuck of god knows how many species all morphed and assimilated into the one singular entity known as the combine.

[@Unknown-ek1ox]

@@Inlet It makes you wonder if inevitably many hyper-advanced (compared to our understandings and tech standards) transdimensional species or empires ultimately turn to this mindset or modus operandi. While we can barely comprehend it, I always use easy examples in how we can put ourselves in their shoes. Did we as kids or adults ever decide to randomly take life of insects who annoyed us? Curiously messed with an ant hill or bug colony? That's how the Combine probably view lesser species. Or hell we can keep it in-species: Nations colonizing other nations and forcing them to submit. For a while at least. Can almost be lucky that they considered Earth an exploitable tool and not something to swat away.

[@pawprint1]

"Hi, sometimes I dream about cheese" perfect way to greet someone you just brought back from the 'dead'

[@HemmTBM]

The moment you guy randomly upload an animation is a short moment of bliss in this nightmarish world

[@daltonroller2998]

This is one of the best HL2 animations I’ve seen in a while! Hope to see more content like this in the future.

[@scott-gaming.8834]

In story yes but the animations wonky for this day and age

[@engeerror8161]

I might be wrong, but so far i can see that making good looking HL2 animation is a hard job. But it is very interesting to watch them. Even if they are not perfect, they have a vibe of unanswered questions and mistery. I love it.

[@Inlet]

Yep, good visuals don't inherently make good games or stories. You can have PS1 graphics and still make something incredible :)

[@lureh683]

Now imagine somewhere in half life 2 universe where some resistance scientists are trying reverse engineer captured overwatch soldier.

[@Headlessgenie]

Or rebreak them back into being human

[@Inlet]

With their brilliant minds and resourcefulness, they embark on a perilous journey, dissecting the secrets held within the overwatch soldier's formidable psychological armor. Would they find answers or certain doom?

[@nsgamingallen1308]

Its interesting because, he essentially got a lobotomy. A perfectly reasonable explanation on to how he could regain humanity.

[@Inlet]

You suddenly have a chance to rediscover what makes you human. It's a journey of transformation and exploration, where you piece together the fragments of your past and embrace the possibilities of the unknown. Isn't it fascinating how our experiences can shape us in ways we never thought possible?

[@Husain5XG]

Man I always wanted to see a Elite combined soldier being kind and not evil, sure we see him killing but that was what he was made for but is really so kind of him helping her even tho she shot him,

[@awo4101]

play Entropy Zero 2 and bring Wilson

[@nerolzaphobia]

just takes extreme brain trauma to get the humanity back

[@Inlet]

In such instances, appearances and intentions can be deceptive, blurring the lines between good and evil. Shooting or being shot at, a simple act of compassion can transcend preconceived notions.

[@hecubalaclavagrunt2335]

"sometimes a dream about cheese" Inspirational speech

[@Inlet]

Makes you want to hunt down the cheese.

[@hggs4466]

soldier has arm stuck under a car. elite: you know the rules and so do I say goodbye.

[@xxfalconarasxx5659]

Their arm wasn't just stuck under a car. Look at the soldier's chest. Poor guy got impaled.

[@deflydefly5276]

We need a sequel!!! I loved this story. Maybe something like Elite gets makeover and medic introduces elite to rebel group.

[@gront5172]

This do be feeling like old 2013 animation vids, in a good way. Epic animation.

[@MrMax2191]

I like your idea, the fact that OTA soldiers can be unbrainwashed by recieving extreme damage to their visor/vital organs can make some interesting views on the HL2 Universe. Would love to see how it turns out

[@talkaboutwacky]

Well done with this! I love the idea of an Overwatch soldier being “disabled” and remembering who they were

[@Inlet]

The journey of self-discovery can be quite captivating, for such a basic human quality having been lost, as the ability to remember and challenge existing beliefs. In his shoes, it was a moment of horror and dread.

[@Kingmaxthe2]

that elite must have leveled vitality to take 200 damage like that and live

[@MikMoen]

All the gun barrels having strobe lights takes me back to Starship Troopers.

[@combine42]

7:34 the rebel's line gives off the same feeling as Anakin saying I don't like sand

[@thenexus8384]

We need something like this in an actual half life game, whether from a mod (which in a similar vain is in Mmod if i remember correctly) or something from Valve or Gearbox

[@yagzkerimcnar7356]

I think Entropy: Zero is what you are looking for

[@thenexus8384]

@@yagzkerimcnar7356 i mean where you're playing as Gordon or one of his allies like Barney for example with combine fighting with you

[@Noamie-Nomie]

I had goosebumps throughout the video, goddamn I love the ending!

[@924syn]

Gives me Entropy Zero 2 vibes. Then again, the muzzleflash on those guns.

[@rebel6301]

yeah

[@3650-j1u]

in ez2 it was said that the main character, that is, the 3650 is the last clone, but as it turned out, no. I like to think this combine is one of the Aiden Walker clones that the Alliance just couldn't find.

[@924syn]

makes sense. @@3650-j1u

[@henriquecosta1175]

​@@3650-j1ustop copy and pasting and commenting to other commenys

[@miniaturejayhawk8702]

"Sometimes I dream about cheese." *Deep...* 🗿🗿🗿

[@BillyBob-jy1gv]

This is very well done, though I would personally use the combine radio chatter that matches the situations.

[@Zippsterman]

Our guy got Phineas Gage'd back into his humanity

[@joannabessey4844]

Awesome. Beautiful. Great job Inlet.

[@Chicken-eu5we]

this animation it's so amazing, please more of this (my English is not good)

[@Inlet]

Stay tuned for things to come :)

[@iusemyrealnamebefore]

Dang That was another level of headache he got there

[@agentburningbutters3655]

I made a video not too long ago, which was just a edit of imagine dragons demons. Where it was just the pre-chorus and chorus. I did not know who to add, so I did a wall graffiti artwork of Unit 36 from Entropy Zero 2. Its surprising how people are beginning to love the combine elites more now.

[@Inlet]

The power of artistic fusion! It's fascinating how the allure of certain characters evolves over time, captivating the hearts of fans. The rise of the Combine elites certainly echoes a similar phenomenon we've seen before.

[@Chinfu-gb8sk]

Ngl this style of animation and choice of effects and what not is very unique in a way please keep it up man can’t wait to see you grow bigger man

[@3650-j1u]

In entropy zero 2 it was said that the main character, that is, the 3650 is the last clone, but as it turned out, no. I like to think this combine is one of the Aiden Walker clones that the Alliance just couldn't find.

[@Inlet]

op, you never know right? Who knows how many clones of him were made and sent around the universe

[@3650-j1u]

@@Inlet ye, I hope that the breadman will tell at least something about this in ez3, if it is

[@crowbarproductions5190]

I love it! The world needs more HL2 content like this! Keep it up! Really well told 🤘

[@_foxchen_5003]

Очень похоже на альтернативный вариант развития событий игры Entropy Zero 2 Мне очень понравилось) Жаль только субтитры на русском чуть неправильно написаны. Но я разобрался. Лайк автору)❤

[@cihloun]

This was good the comedy had perfect balance with the tragedy

[@Trime_]

I feel bad now.

[@VALENROC]

You kill a lot of combine xd

[@Francesroyhanv.madini]

Hey man i just watched this today in 2024 and i do not know who you are but i love this animation and i want you to post more things like this in the future i really enjoyed it and i hope i could suggest you a similar animation like this if i can and i hope you have a nice day today and take care because i want you to make more animations like these aswell

[@inns_cver]

2:06 The reason how the ELITE didnt die is because all soldiers make an flatline sound like when someone dies in an hostpital, in this case from what i think is it didnt look like there was an flatline noise. (an flatline noises sounds like this: "REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE")

[@Inlet]

Would be interesting to see a Soldier faking that REEEE so they can get another chance to shoot whoever tried to kill them.

[@commandertoastcz6256]

I love the idea of Combine troopers becoming human again after realising what is going on.

[@writerwannabe-dk7tk]

Very well done animation, glad I discovered the channel.

[@boyzback1618]

Being A half life fan and the combine soldier saying help me, while clearly being the zombine voiceline for grenade warning

[@boyzback1618]

Which is bouncer

[@Inlet]

Nice catch. You get extra rations for the day!

[@butbass2158]

Good work! Thanks for making this!

[@FangLead]

JESUS CHRIST THAT MUZZLE FLASH

[@Inlet]

pow-pow

[@theblackgasmask1012]

it's actually kinda realistic since it hit the side of the helmet and not his head, and it destroyed the combine tech on the back of his head and gave him memory

[@jess648]

the dream can be interpreted as that Combine Elite’s last moments of consciousness from their link to Overwatch being broken as they realize the horrors they’ve been subject to become an Elite and making amends for it almost. it’s incredibly sad honestly

[@theartizman]

That's real good animation, like that one from saxxy awards about sniper robot that had to deliver a bomb. But he has other mind. Respectful!

[@Solomanon]

Seeing how alyx is able to hijack rollers with a single shock, its not out of the question this could be done to OTAs, since theyre mostly robot. Their face, their legs, their airways, etc, are all robotic.

[@Fanat-wv7ne]

Немного топорная, но крутая анимация, мне понравилось. Интересно было наблюдать за трансформацией солдата из робота обратно в человека.

[@WorshipperOfKhone]

2:40 *with a rusted bar in his skull* "this is fine"

[@Inlet]

What's a little bit of rust in one's life, eh?

[@letsgame9740]

The Crossbow bolts are really hot sooo if the impact of it’s going in your brain doesn’t kill you the basically 100° rebar Will

[@Inlet]

The question would be in regards how much brain is left and how much of the computing and thinking is done through the digitalization of the soldier? In a way the Elites might just be copies of cloned consciousness, using apex bodies of proven warriors.

[@letsgame9740]

@@Inletyeah, probably, but it still would’ve melted whatever eyeball he would’ve had or still has

[@jasongerard4631]

4:55 when 3650 Finds Ava - Entropy Zero Series

[@pangaming124]

This video was epic, can you make another part so their adventure continues

[@Inlet]

Time will tell.

[@mercenarygundam1487]

Heh, feels like a trailer for Entropy Zero 2 Mission Pack

[@Inlet]

The secret DLC pack.

[@falconwind00]

Wow that was great. I hope there’s a sequel in the works!

[@prometheus9885]

Wonder what the community would name him if he isn’t already named

[@VeryRareEgg]

bob.

[@Theinotsquad]

I love this story of a combine thinking about what he been through then he rebels but gets confused he gets his combine thoughts then his human thoughts

[@ViperGTS-kj7ji]

1:25 Rebel: I have very dangerous freakin cool crossbow shooting with hot metal rods! Combine: BAWJOOH! Click-clack

[@DevTheGuy101]

Wow the great flashlight battle between the combine and the rebels

[@enzorafaelm.delmundo9981]

A masterpiece

[@flynneugene2675]

Not even released

[@r_equinox]

Now he's promoted to KING Overwatch Leader (OwL)

[@CliffuckingBooth]

I wish we could get some Combine Overwatch squad that has been reprogrammed and made to fight for the resistance!

[@jessiegunther1079]

Very nice! It kinda reminds me of the older half life animations and series, like the opposing force ones

[@NoBudgetBits.]

H A L F - D E A D [Overwatch]

[@Ultra-Chad]

Combine 3650: Stupid clones

[@Orcodstrea]

Good idea to use the zombine walk for the injured limp

[@isaacklan3212]

That's interesting how that combine elite humanity come back to him I will love see move of it

[@CD-BVL]

The lighting from the gunshots is way too absurd bro, i get that it makes like sick shots but it looks so freaking silly, it also makes this video kinda dangerous in regards to seizures.

[@Inlet]

You gotta imagine a disco.

[@SisuBjörk]

How the heck does civilian medic heal modified combat soldier?

[@halojoe21]

Rebels wore modified gear in HL2. So maybe they are familiar with it?

[@huaskies]

**The rock sus emote**

[@pawprint1]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@mw9688]

@@halojoe21 no I think they’re referring to the intricate cybernetics and whatnot… though…maybe it was just the more human stuff that was beat up. So I dunno.

[@arftrooper2057]

This was really well made! I hope to see more like this from you.

[@Inlet]

Gotta keep churning out materpieces in timelessness

[@ranibow_sprimkles]

The Elite returned to Null.

[@angzarrpsyco]

This alone would make a great game, an Elite going through mental shit and maybe ending up with a Human companion acting as an Alyx to Gordon

[@Inlet]

The Elite battles his own inner demons while navigating an unforgiving universe. And just when things seem hopeless, enter the quirky, witty Human companion to provide support and a much-needed dose of comic relief. Together, they'll give "Alyx and Gordon" a run for their freedom. But whoopsie, sounds too hopeful :O

[@angzarrpsyco]

@@Inlet time to pitch this to the team behind Entropy Zero

[@OMEGAVEZ]

Very high quality level animation!

[@Inlet]

Check out Brother Freeman to witness further more glory ;)

[@Blue_paint31]

bro they havin a flashlight fight rn

[@PanYuppi]

What pepole say when some one wake uo after very long time : YOU FINALY A WAKE OMG , what rebels say when some one wake up after long time : Sometimes I dream about cheese

[@asmrtv2566]

It's beautiful. I think I want more.

[@turtleareprettycool]

we need a part 2 man this is amazing

[@O5-1_Administrator]

Aiden???? AIDEN WALKER COMEBACK

[@RICHARD_valve-15]

They say the combine have no hearts, but this silences the opinions

[@Jamie_Holiday]

The guns are blasting caramelldansen

[@ion9271]

And they lived happily ever after 7:54

[@Inlet]

Hehe, of course they did.

[@Steveishungry1]

The Great Flashlight wars of 2023

[@friendly_pyro]

7:30 That was unexpected 💀

[@MinkHLE]

HOLY SHIT *CHEESE FLAVOURED LOBOTOMY ENSUES*

[@Inlet]

Now-now, don't leak the secret ingredient to the hot rebar technique.

[@varahunter68]

hunters- ar2 balls, physics objects basically the rest of the combine- rebar?

[@KiraTechS]

Most intense laser tag match ever!

[@eneron4134]

Very cool animation!

[@mr.danmix_8642]

Это очень крутая и интересная анимация!!! (с довольно не типичным сюжетом)

[@ThePeanutMann]

The animation isn't the best but the concept is great, I'd love to see your videos and see you improve in your animation in the future.

[@Inlet]

Need not even wait, just check the best ones from the past that are hiding in plain sight - kzbin.info/aero/PLwMc23U27eSFePiDyAFo6xsmXau_iLEOt

[@Ravir_daboom]

Its looks like they fighting with flashlights.

[@TheRadiodemon_66.6_FM]

That moment you dream about cheese 7:34

[@animq4ionboi.153]

Entropy Zero 2 Lore:

[@Manjustman.]

You should do part 2 , NOW!

[@sigmaman-d2t]

4:12 then he waddled away

[@Dr_Doctor_Lee]

and thats how you make friends

[@connorpayton608]

This should be a fan game

[@spork5476]

what map was used in this? i really want to use it for one of my sfm movies, if that's alright

[@Inlet]

White Forest from HL2 EP2

[@spork5476]

@@Inlet thank you so much dude! is it alright with you if i use it aswell? by the way, this entire animation is really good, forgot to say that

[@geemanamatin8383]

good story makes up for the low animation quality. nice work!

[@Inlet]

Glad you think so!

[@mittergen0081]

hey my tinnitus is gone!

[@florpalen6482]

That brainwas is strong

[@Inlet]

It's even put to question if it can be ever overcome.