Why are Half Life’s SFX SO Funny?

[@gobbleygourdiscursed6782]

Gordon doesn't need to hear all this, he's a highly trained professional.

[@bigbeast103]

Underrated comment

[@tomaarten]

*cut to Gordon hitting random objects with the crowbar and trying to stand on the scientist's head*

[@TjSgRf]

I can hear this comment.

[@Xick]

Gordon doesn't need to hear all this But your brain did.

[@quaiacka]

No, that comment​ is literally on every single half life video. almost as played out as "am I a joke to you" comments that somehow still gets likes😅 video@bigbeast103

[@Leggo_Waffle]

“Do you know who ate all the donuts?”

[@SimonZinzovski]

We may never know

[@armf1sh]

@@SimonZinzovski W video

[@Harpy-zm7oh]

sounds right directed at homer

[@A330plaen]

Otis

[@DulksVenee]

Fascinating. I never suspected such things could be.

[@miserablepile]

The crowbar sound is like the metal pipe falling of its time

[@uxban6016]

NO. that falling metal pipe sounds like a crowbar

[@Palmtop_User]

As a dude who's been around quite a few of industrial systems and facilities I find many of HL's industrial sound design to be completely believable, even triggering some habits I had such as looking up when hearing a beeping alarm to make sure a crane isn't overhead. It just feels like a lofi version of what I've heard. I'm not going to say its 1:1 exact but the sounds demonstrated, i wouldn't doubt if they were captured from actual industrial systems or tools. And yes those noises can be just as oppressive

[@SimonZinzovski]

That’s some cool insight! I wonder how many industrial style musicians have actually captured and used real industrial sounds

[@racer927]

Actually, one of the sounds for opening metal doors is taken from an audio library of some sort of machine press where the drop sound is the door moving and the slam when the door stops.

[@RingworldTyrant]

Listen to the OP here, he knows what he's talking about.

[@uuffzz]

​@@SimonZinzovski Best example is the OST from the Chernobyl TV series by Hildur Guonadottir. She went to still operating Nuclear Power Plants with the same reactor like in Chernobyl and recorded some ambience sounds and mixed them into the songs. Cant hear them but the OST is really beutiful and haunting.

[@Sett86]

I've been doing some work on a fab expansion in Germany. They had this tourniqet system that I couldn't quite figure out how to operate at first glance. So I did what I always when i'm stuck in unfamiliar environment. I followed the cables to a big red button.

[@krenzzie7290]

1:39 Caught me off guard so hard, hearing a Half-Life voiceline in non shit quality just makes my brain go "DOES NOT COMPUTE"

[@imstupid880]

Legit thought it was HL2 for a sec

[@reptiliannoizezz.413]

Fr I'd love to see a video of HL1 gameplay but the voicelines have that sample rate

[@Arthur32O]

667 likes

[@TAREEBITHETERRIBLE]

*YAH THAT HALF-LIFE* **PROCEEDS TO REDUCE MY HEALTH TO EXACTLY 50%**

[@SimonZinzovski]

bro how you gone live like that ?

[@TAREEBITHETERRIBLE]

@@SimonZinzovski *PERHAPS I WILL LET OUT SOME STEAM, BY TURNING A VALVE*

[@fridgefreezer9529]

This dad pun gonna make someone experience heart attack

[@G_Matto_shorts]

​@@TAREEBITHETERRIBLE yo you got some good dad jokes

[@berkaykaracan3003]

Warning, minor fracture detected. Seek medical attention

[@followingtheroe1952]

I think its also cool how the sounds blend with the soundtrack: the weapons are percussive, the alien sounds are cutting, and the health/armor stations sound like vamps to their own soundtrack

[@SimonZinzovski]

yeah when the musical moments happen the sound palette blends so well with the sound design

[@stinkycubert2904]

@@SimonZinzovskithe original halflife disc had the OST on the CD so the music was really hi def comparatively. So whenever music came on, high BPM driving drums, it sounded so futuristic and had this urgency to it against the speed of the world in the game

[@pemanilnoob]

Idk man I just find the scientist cats funny

[@SimonZinzovski]

m e o w

[@cupmin1]

best of the two worlds

[@wifin6644]

Stop attacking! Immediately!

[@misterpanel9722]

​@@wifin6644WAAUUUAUHHHH

[@vene]

Somehow, you look exactly how I'd imagine someone named "Simon Zinzovski" to look. Enjoyed the video a lot.

[@Czarlo]

bro I started DYING at the part at 5:57 I was NOT expecting minecraft black mesa 😭

[@3PADJPQep9]

bruh you look like older, even more tired Pyrocynical

[@Ag_33]

Still has better hair

[@AdondeBoy]

Fused with Saul Goodman

[@SimonZinzovski]

💀💀😂😂

[@SecondaryHaha]

i’d genuinely burst out sobbing if someone said that to me

[@64N63R]

@@Ag_33nah pyro takes the cake there for once

[@WhatsOnMyShelf]

2:04 Just so you know (and I mean no offense), the 16-bit, 8-bit, 128-bit, etc of a chip refers to how much data the processor can move at a time (64-bits of information can hold 8x instructions than 8-bit).

[@SimonZinzovski]

thank you! That is good information

[@VanBourner]

I remember playing HL1 when it released. I was freshly 7 at the time. And I was scared shitless of the zombies so I just roamed around and never caused resonance cascade after doing it once (I legit died to the first headcrab about 8 times before learning I can just run past it and aiming in games was never my forte but back then it was even worse). As a result I had friends among the scientists. Back then you did not really have the luxury to get another game and HL was just so pretty looking that I pretended I am a scientist going to work and spent like 3-4 hours on rainy days, just roaming around the facility. Pretending I am doing experiments, going for a lunch etc... As a result hearing so many of these 11k lines are like hearing friend's voice again (Source uses higher resolution sound IIRC, probably why it felt a bit off to me). I remember being so amazed how lifelike the game is. I could not speak a word in English back then so I pretended that we are talking about stuff with my friends, thinking they said something about their family when they were talking about their ties. As a result I never thought of the sound design this way. I heard the sounds so much in my formative years (I did eventually play the game when I was like 9 and much much much braver, also able to speak basic english) that I never really notice how obstructive and unreal they are. And the sudden shift to Xen is probably why I always felt so uneasy and unhappy there. Another great video about sound, something that many (including me) have overlooked so much in past or taken for granted only to figure out later on that sound (and sound design) is the warmth of the world's embrace.

[@SimonZinzovski]

VanBourner back again dropping the compelling comments! Thanks for sharing your stories, it always reminds me how human the connections are that art makes. Half-Life is a beautiful and iconic gaming experience and i think it is really worth celebrating and exploring what makes it work

[@VanBourner]

@@SimonZinzovski Thanks for making great content, as someone who used to grind youtube a bit (albeit 10 years ago when the landscape was entirely different) I know the pain of fighting the algo and appreciate the effort and production quality you have. And also bot begging for likes and subscribes. That resonates with me, but I know that it works so I won't mind when you eventually start doing it out of necessity. Btw will you start a patreon?

[@SimonZinzovski]

I think I will eventually launch a Patreon, but I don't want to do so until I have something valuable to give people in return for their support (behind the scenes content, extra videos, idk cool stuff like that)

[@VanBourner]

@@SimonZinzovski fair enough :)

[@christinap.4745]

Honestly I dunno why but this is so cute omg, it really does go to show that even the simplest things in games can be appreciated so much

[@real.creature1]

Was just looking for a silly video to kill 10 minutes, now I'm convinced I need to start a new Half Life run tomorrow

[@SimonZinzovski]

You should!! The game rules and holds up super well (except for Xen but like, whatchu gonna do) Orrr, play Black Mesa (which i still haven’t tried even though i bought it like a year ago 💀)

[@WrynnCZ]

@@SimonZinzovski Black Mesa is a blast. I was really impressed by sound and soundtrack of that remake. Truly briliant. As you video is. Keep it up for us audiophiles. :)

[@roelieboy204]

I recently played through half life and had so many "Ohh that's where this sound comes from" moments.

[@Bumpercat86]

that cover at the end was fire

[@SimonZinzovski]

Hey thanks! I had a lot of fun with that one, love playing in that style

[@TheBucket666]

I love your videos, not too long, not too short, really cool effects and they are covering stuff i have no idea about. keep doing your thing man!

[@SimonZinzovski]

Hell yeah thanks dude, the positive comments really make all the effort worthwhile

[@myspace2001]

I really don't like a lot of music/sound related YT video essays, mostly cos many people waste a lot of time & keep regurgitating content, but Simon Zinzovski keeps me entertained the whole way through & I always learn something new & interesting. Even the stuff I already knew is interesting because it's accompanied by funny pictures and stuff

[@SimonZinzovski]

Shout out to all my Di Drews out there, even if they abandon you in a ballet lobby they still keep it 💯

[@mekarum]

Great video throughout! The sound quality explanation was super clear; made me appreciate the sound design even more. No sound feels like healing like *SCHWOOOWUHOOOONWHWOOO*

[@SimonZinzovski]

Half-Life sounds are built different fr

[@vikyantakinawa5450]

Your channel has grown so fast in such a short period of time, and you keep making some fantastic videos! Keep up the good work!

[@SimonZinzovski]

You are too kind, I really appreciate the support friend :))

[@VanBourner]

he found a great niche that is really missing on youtube. There are few channels that discuss sound and sound design, and when they do they do it for movies or TV shows. But rarely for games, and honestly it is surprising to me that nobody really filled the role earlier (of course the production quality plays a big part of it and Simon has a mix of hbomberguy and GeneralSam production quality). Only shows that no supply does not mean lack of demand.

[@SimonZinzovski]

Those are some very generous comparisons! I really want my videos to provide something that people can't find anywhere else, so that they are worth the viewer's time

[@VanBourner]

@@SimonZinzovski you're suceeding, I give you that :)

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[@yuin3320]

As someone who just adores learning about the theory and usage of all manner of craftsmanship and techniques (whether it be games, movies, what-have-you) this is such a fantastic channel. This is basically like if old school Extra Credits focused on video game audio and soundscapes. Such a wonderful thing to see explored in so much depth

[@SimonZinzovski]

Yo thank you for the kind words and the v v flattering comparison. I'm really glad I could make a video that you would enjoy :)

[@Mattowel]

Gordon have to hear all of this, he's a highly trained professionals Jokes aside your editing and vfx is always spot on and how you explain your research is always clear and easy to understand something that are complicated to explain. And the way you use analogy is a nice example. I got a question tho how you most of the time found some topic to research and talk about.

[@SimonZinzovski]

My brother and I usually workshop a few ideas based on the games we are currently playing or really loved in the past. The most important thing is that I am passionate about the idea, because I think that enjoyment will translate to the viewer's experience of the video

[@elliesarchive7]

The pacing, comedic stylistic editing and the way you narrate the script feels incredible. I loved this video and will be checking out more in your channel. Also, really really nice playing on that guitar and bass. Loved the sound of that chorus on the guitar

[@GeneraluStelaru]

My god, Simon! What are you doing?!

[@SimonZinzovski]

I'm sorry, my channel is under complete military control

[@ArthurMorgan_Gaming]

2:32 why does this sorta go hard? 😭

[@lightbringerpip]

I can’t get over how passionate you always are with the subject, and with how entertaining you edit it all together too. Always gives me a good few chuckles while learning something new about sound design all together. It feels awesome being here for the (mostly) start up of your channel and I only hope it goes up from here!

[@SimonZinzovski]

I couldn't make these videos if i wasn't passionate about it! Thanks for the kind words, and I'm really thankful that my silly video could make you laugh

[@diamondhamster4320]

Amazing video as always. Really highlights how important is super recognizable and memorable soundscape to longevity of any media product especially a video game.

[@SimonZinzovski]

The effect sound has on media isn't always obvious, but it is always huge (i think)

[@mungojerrie86]

I never expected this video to be as informative and even educational as it turned out to be. Well done!

[@Pyroscity]

I somehow started the video at 9:04 and I didn’t know it

[@SimonZinzovski]

youtube tryna get you to skip my video 😭

[@Pyroscity]

@@SimonZinzovski I THOUGHT IT WAS A BIT!

[@Midget32]

I remember hearing one sound effect, I think it was the HEV battery sound from HL2 and having a Vietnam flashback.

[@ElHipokondriako]

The SFX in HL2 are also great. I still get goosebumps in Ravenholm and in the beach with the ants.

[@MoeMoe-ti1ut]

Your cover at the end was so cool, great job ❤🎶

[@SimonZinzovski]

thank you dude! glad you liked it :))

[@ryanmartin1377]

In the chapter on artistic intention, what you're describing reminds me of something I heard about Halo's sound design development for the original trilogy. They weren't trying to make in game events sound like how they would in real life, they tried to make the sound how you think they would sound in real life. That's a very rough quote but you get the jist

[@re_medy]

So glad to see you keep making videos. I think we are witnessing the launch of a channel with a million subscribers. Good luck friend! p.s: nice jacket

[@SimonZinzovski]

ahaha thank you for believing in me! (also, i've had that jacket for almost a decade now)

[@TR-707]

2:29 is a hit - its looped intro of Track 16 - Military Precision

[@neurodegenerator]

Драко Малфой на протяжении 10 минут рассказывает о Халф-Лайф SFX

[@SimonZinzovski]

Yes brother this is correct

[@cumulus1869]

This is actually a really good video on sound design. Great job!

[@notartyom8915]

mate you're a legend for producing these great videos at the rate you have been going at. this sound design stuff is something I've never really thought about before. also I think this video hit a pretty great balance with the goofy editing, not too over the top like the fallout video. keep it up mate, I'm loving it

[@SimonZinzovski]

Thanks dude! I was definitely trying to strike a balance between my last two videos, keeping it funny while not being too overbearing. Glad I could make sound design interesting for ya ✌️

[@chimeragames9043]

Never watched this guy but love how he shows up squashed in different places every scene

[@mitya_music]

came here to support you once again! thanks for beautiful videos Simon

[@SimonZinzovski]

thank you for the love dude it really means a lot 🙏

[@Max-rn3eb]

oof that shiny blue and matching headstock on your bass is nice, cort make some gorgeous instruments, interesting pickup setup too. Your videos are fantastic man!

[@SimonZinzovski]

thank you max! it's honestly a really lovely bass, i think i picked it up for like 400$ which i felt like was a good deal

[@TwoSouthFarm]

This channel is amazing

[@SimonZinzovski]

Stoppp, you are too kind my friend

[@Quick-Silver206]

You're really good at visualizing these things.

[@nekakagiggle]

You really nailed it with this one.

[@SimonZinzovski]

Thanks JR, I appreciate the support

[@reflectxiii]

fuark edit is gold, info too. Vibe on point. I just watched it 1.5x times

[@texxel1787]

i literally love your content so much

[@SimonZinzovski]

thank you, hypno cat ❤️‍🔥

[@dolcik271]

High-quality content up there! It's uncommon for me to follow some random channel that appeared in my recommendations, but you definitely deserve a subscribe! Thank you.

[@Astro_Guy_1]

This channel is hella underrated

[@xX_wiLLiam_Xx]

😔 he didnt use the get ur butt in here intro epic video tho

[@SimonZinzovski]

Your butt still arrived though 🤔

[@BierBart12]

This really made me want to hear all of the HL sounds in full 44100hz bitrate, but making this possible with current upscale tech without is sounding "spongy" and otherwise scummy is probably not possible. I want to hear them as if they were recorded with a modern array of pro mics in a proper recording room. I do not care that it might sound worse, I just need to know what it'd be like.

[@JordyShortRibs]

Bravo! Fantastic video! Well researched, written and edited. Can imagine this was a big project to put together. Thanks for making it! Instant sub 🎉

[@SimonZinzovski]

thanks for the support Jordy !!

[@vortexsux]

"Why do we have to wear all these ridiculous ties?"

[@joshy-noha]

damn these videos are great, glad I found you! Your editing is top notch and your insights are great!

[@SimonZinzovski]

Glad to have you here Joshua!

[@tehcooler]

It's funny how doormove8, doorstop8 and rpgfire all use the same base sample of some heavy duty metalic door moving haha

[@Dudeguy217]

why are people uploading their 10th grade essays onto youtube

[@racer927]

2:36 So that's what that fuzz is in a lot of sounds from Afraid of Monsters and Director's Cut.

[@NeuNeur]

the algorithm showed me a video of Josh Hutchernson explaining about half life sounds, Really good video!

[@pureventrue2357]

Hey there. Great video but I just wanted to clear something up in regards to bit depth. You are correct in saying it limits the amplitude data, but we don't call that resolution & I see so many people get confused with the lingo & make this mistake. The bit depth determines what we call the "dynamic range" aka the difference between the how quiet or loud something can be. The sample rate is the "resolution". I like to use the camera comparison. Sample rate is like the number of megapixels, bit depth is how big the difference between lightest & darkest parts can be before it clips. I'd also just like to add for the sake of interest, the the reason the audio gets so scrambled at lower bit depths is because when the level drops below what the number of bits allow, it simply gets cut out. That garbled noise is pretty literally the signal just dropping in & out, or what we call truncation. That 'can' be mitigated with a process called dithering, but that's a rabbit hole all to itself. Also sounds pretty gnarly at 8 bits so probably not worth the trade off. I work with audio so just wanted to chip in.

[@thomasvespucci951]

You better not be thinking of replying to this comment.

[@SimonZinzovski]

I wouldn't dare

[@nextal_]

(Insert troll emoji)

[@Apple.Man.Gaming]

I will NEVER reply to this comment.

[@MarekBarna]

Haha!

[@uajang]

(Insert a cringe meme here)

[@trulyinfamous]

I already know all of this information but might as well still give this video a chance. Never seen this channel before but it feels like a large channel, like Every Frame a Painting.

[@Vistalgia]

Your videos are a breath of fresh air, man! I aspire to just drop bangers with all the extensive research and depths you’ve gone through the editing process. And let’s not forget your music either! Your SoundCloud deserves more attention!

[@SimonZinzovski]

I'm really glad it resonated with you Vistalgia, and thank you for shouting out the SoundCloud as well ahaha

[@dayvancowboy9833]

Everything about Half-Life feels balanced. The gameplay, plot, mechanism, sound effects, soundtracks, etc.

[@corphish129]

I only got into the series last year, but the I love the strange voices of the scientists and the security guards. They are all my friends, and we're all in this together.

[@jonas8588]

Subscribed. This level of editing, pacing, memes and info value is something I was looking for on YT a long time. Checking out other videos.

[@tyrnordmann5580]

This was actually quite interesting. One of the reasons I like the older hand drawn Animes so much more is that they where so much... Darker. Old movies 2. Darkness leaves room for interpretation in you subconscious mind and the same applies for stillness in videogames.

[@nikkehtine]

I think one of the major factors here is the scientists being portrayed as these comically nerdy, helpless people with exaggerated reactions

[@KRawatXP2003]

What game is on 2:55

[@SimonZinzovski]

Deus Ex my friend

[@in_the_cabinet]

half life

[@bonkmaykr]

2:30 The quality loss you hear with low bit-depth samples is something called _quantization noise_ . The original volumes are clamped to the closest value the computer is allowed to use, and this isn't always consistent, resulting in a background sound that feels like static from a TV. This is imperceptible at higher sample sizes, but at very low values like 4 bits it can be extremely distracting because it creates a constant "stair step" effect in the waveform.

[@jonskillings1258]

I think the meme stems off of the GMod physgun sound when you slam bodies into corners/walls

[@CheeseSteakJim]

great video simon, very interesting. i've already sent it to a bunch of fellow half-life fans. definitely gonna work through the rest of your vids, and hopefully you get the subscribership to match your efforts. really great work dude. thumbs upped and subscribed

[@SimonZinzovski]

Thank you my friend!! Glad to hear that you enjoyed it, and thanks for sharing it around

[@BopBibbly]

Great video! I love the editing, the explanations of sample rate and bit rate. The little detail of using lambdas instead of A's. The great cover of Hazardous Environments and that drippy, Half-Life type beat. I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

[@SimonZinzovski]

Ahhh thank you!! This is for sure the best video i've made so far, but the next one will be even better !! Thanks so much for the support :))

[@Smiff3447]

My sense of humor is cooked, why did I crack up at the 1 bit sample?

[@natayaway]

most of halflife's sound effects come from stock sound libraries for hollywood, which add to its charm and nostalgia. for example, the nihilanth scream at 6:46 is the infamous Howie scream (also known as the other wilhelm scream), and has been used discreetly (or obtrusively) in hundreds of games... starcraft 1's terran science vessel coming to mind off the top of my head. sound design in hollywood is half new grotesquely hi-fidelity recordings live from a foley lab mixed and layered with dozens of older stock sfx libraries, in what is basically the world's longest running inside joke for sound engineers... who can hide XYZ sfx under other sounds/in plain sight? when you have just the sfx libraries isolated by themselves without any layering, and then downsample them to hell, you get a very cliche sound that was, more than likely, used at some point in hollywood as a sweetener (an accented sound) or audio punchline. the whole process basically synthetically emulates old-timey movie audio...

[@cruelangel7737]

The weapon pickup and selection sound effect would always be stuck with me.

[@BarrelsOFun]

The half life sounds are just so good and nostalgic.

[@xerxes4779]

The reason why its icon is because its louder than the rest of the game ambient and music. So your ears will literally hear those sounds first. Its like drinking coffee 3am in the morning

[@W00DSMAN]

I still think that the voice acting of the scientists in half life is some of best games have ever had. They are so expressive and the actors 100% understood the assignment. We don't even get their names 99% of time and yet they are more memorable than a lot of fully fledged characters in vidya today. put their lines over movie scenes or a video of cat being silly and it just works because there is so much personality to them.

[@aidangarvey7049]

I agree that reducing bit-depth is a great trick, I use it for synths a lot to make them grittier. On a random note, I'm glad this video confirmed I'm not crazy for thinking "SFX" stands for sound effects. I was beginning to worry it only stands for "special effects" and I was using it wrong.

[@tuvmackyt6281]

Omg I have to say something before I go. I heard those sounds in cat videos which I found hilariously funny, and it made me want to know the origin. I then discovered half life AND BOOM I found your video about the topic I was so interested in. Great quality, great art direction, that's me subbed before the end of the video :) Thank you!

[@SimonZinzovski]

hell yeah! Glad I could give you some info on the topic. Do you think you'll end up playing through half life?

[@lusterinekennedy2396]

I absolutely like this video of yours, I can't help but watch it over and over again.

[@SimonZinzovski]

I absolutely like this comment of yours, I can't help but read it over and over again 💞

[@sidthejovian5105]

yes i agree plus the (un)intentionally funny and memorable voice lines that gives HL sfx its charm.

[@dagabbx]

watching videos with half life sfx is genuinely funny to me, and maybe there is a bit of nostalgia, half life was a part of my childhood and one of the first games i ever played. amazing video im gonna sub to your channel asap 🎉🎉

[@SimonZinzovski]

half life really is nostalgic for me too, such an amazing game

[@ScampiTheSighted]

As someone who has spent quite some time making half life sfx videos, it alters your soul. You see something happening in real life 1 and your mind suddenly jumps back to half life 1 and fills in the correct sound file to place there. If you're like me, anyway...

[@Tailset]

Another banger of a video from our boi! Keep them coming brother!

[@SimonZinzovski]

Aye I gotchu, thank you for sticking around 💕

[@BicBoi1984]

Holy crap this channel is amazing

[@TheEpicSands]

Underrated video. I hope you will get 1 million views! 🙏

[@SimonZinzovski]

Thank you friend Vladyslav, the support means a lot

[@Guest_43854]

this video taught me how audio works lol

[@visthj]

Man, the editing in your videos is on top, great job!

[@Guante_de_arroz]

I love this game's sound design, and one of my fav aspects is the noises the machinery can make, specifically the constant white noise esque sounds that generators, pipes, ventilators and other random stuff make. I find it very relaxing personally lol, not just in game but irl; When I was a child I always loved sitting against the washing machine cause it is loud and vibrates a ton, so it made me feel isolated and gave me a back massage lmao. Just a niche thing that I really love, so obviusly a game set on a lab that's pretty much filled with it would be one of my favourites. Also BLARGHHH!! STAP! AAAAAAAAUHAHUHAHHH!!!

[@swingAE86]

This is seriously the video that finally makes me understand bit rate and khz?

[@kacperjestfajny]

Thats just great :) I'm super happy that i found your channel :)

[@SimonZinzovski]

Ayeo i'm glad to have you here, i wouldn't be making videos if no one was around 🤷‍♀️

[@spd2711]

Ahh wonderful. . came for Half Life, stayed for learning about audio

[@halucinujte]

thanks for explaining sample rate so good!

[@6IGNITION9]

Great video. My favorite type of HL1 SFX memes are the ones with cats. For some reason they go together really well.

[@SimonZinzovski]

brother, don't mention cats, i have three cats, too much of my life is cats

[@LazarheaD]

The sound design is just that good. Even if not too high quality. Which kinda adds to the joke.

[@SimonZinzovski]

it is very good sound design indeed, i frick wit it

[@LazarheaD]

I feel it went downhill, especially in Alyx. Very muted and unrecognizable, compared.@@SimonZinzovski

[@SimonZinzovski]

I haven't played Alyx, it's on my hit list but i've got no index :((

[@0range_Rktten_-jm1iz]

Dude, your video editing style is really funny.I really like it!😊

[@SimonZinzovski]

hey thank you 0rnage, i appreciate the love

[@Fregatte86]

Best HL SFX video adaptation

[@widepootis]

Discovered your channel with your Fallout video, your editing is really cool and your content is very interesting, and well explained at a relatively good pace while still being at a watchable length. Hope you'll continue making such great content

[@SimonZinzovski]

Thank you so much! That is very kind of you to say, im glad you enjoyed the videos :)

[@delta62__9]

6:50 not to mention the nihilanth’s speaking makes me feel so alien and unwanted in such a different world. When i got to xen i wanted to get out as soon as possible

[@Kocg957]

This video is masterful, it uses a very simple premise to hook you in and end up analysing the depth of Half Life sound design. I loved it. 👏👏👏👏👏👏