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Buy Half-Life: Blue Shift – Lowest Price, Deals & Price History
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What is Half-Life: Blue Shift?
Half-Life: Blue Shift is an action game developed by Gearbox Software and published by Valve. It was originally released as an add-on to Half-Life on June 1, 2001. Players take on the role of Barney Calhoun, a security guard who assisted Gordon Freeman in previous events. The game returns to the Black Mesa Research Facility.
Half-Life: Blue Shift features single-player gameplay. The main story can be completed in approximately three hours. Adding extra content increases the playtime to three hours. Players looking to complete everything in the game will need around four hours.
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Half-Life: Blue Shift is an action game developed by Gearbox Software and published by Valve. It was originally released as an add-on to Half-Life on June 1, 2001. Players take on the role of Barney Calhoun, a security guard who assisted Gordon Freeman in previous events. The game returns to the Black Mesa Research Facility.
Half-Life: Blue Shift features single-player gameplay. The main story can be completed in approximately three hours. Adding extra content increases the playtime to three hours. Players looking to complete everything in the game will need around four hours.
Made by Gearbox Software and originally released in 2001 as an add-on to Half-Life, Blue Shift is a return to the Black Mesa Research Facility in which you play as Barney Calhoun, the security guard sidekick who helped Gordon out of so many sticky situations.
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- Release Date
6/1/2001
- Developers
- Publishers
- Features
- Genres
Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
 Metacritic | 71 / 100 |
 Steam | Very Positive 9,507 reviews |
Price History
| Price History Title | Price History Value |
|---|---|
| Current Low | $4.99 |
| All-Time Low | $1.24 |
| MSRP | $4.99 |
| Active Offers | 3 stores |
| On Sale? | No |
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How Long To Beat
| Mode | Hours |
|---|---|
| Main Story | 3 Hours |
| Main Story + Extra | 3 Hours |
| Completionist | 4 Hours |
Steam Deck
- Compatibility
Playable
Supported Languages
Interface
Audio
English
✓
French
✓
German
✓
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How much does Half-Life: Blue Shift cost?
Right now, you can buy Half-Life: Blue Shift for as low as $4.99, depending on the store and platform.
Is Half-Life: Blue Shift on sale right now?
At the moment, Half-Life: Blue Shift is not on sale. Check back soon or watch for seasonal discounts.
How much is Half-Life: Blue Shift on Steam?
On Steam, Half-Life: Blue Shift is listed at $4.99 (MSRP $4.99).
What is the historical lowest price for Half-Life: Blue Shift?
The lowest recorded price for Half-Life: Blue Shift is $1.24, based on past sales and discounts.
Crossplay & Platforms FAQs
Is Half-Life: Blue Shift available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
Half-Life: Blue Shift is available on PC.
Gameplay FAQs
Is Half-Life: Blue Shift single-player only?
Half-Life: Blue Shift is primarily a single-player experience.
Game Stats FAQs
How long does it take to beat Half-Life: Blue Shift?
The main story takes around 3 hours, while a completionist run averages 4 hours.
When did Half-Life: Blue Shift release?
Half-Life: Blue Shift launched on Fri Jun 01 2001.
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Half-Life: Blue Shift PC – Buying Guide, Reviews and Deal Summary
Half-Life: Blue Shift was developed by Gearbox Software and published by Valve, released on 2001-06-01.
Half-Life: Blue Shift Review Scores and Player Reception
Half-Life: Blue Shift has been rated 71/100 on Metacritic and "Very Positive" on Steam. Use these scores alongside player feedback to decide if it's worth adding to your library at its current price.
Current Half-Life: Blue Shift Lowest Price and Deal Summary
At the moment, the lowest price is
$4.99
, compared to an MSRP of$4.99
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