Someone got Half-Life running on a smartwatch and you probably can too
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The original Half-Life was released over 26 years ago, and it is considered one of the greatest video games of all time. The game became famous for its great story, intense action, and immersive world at a time when other games just weren’t doing that.
As you would expect, unlike many modern games, Half-Life does not need a powerful PC to run. It can run on old computers, laptops, and even mobile devices. And now, someone has managed to run Half-Life on a smartwatch.
Reddit users runs Half-Life on a smartwatch
A Reddit user named Damsey_Doo shared a post showing Half-Life running on their smartwatch. Surprisingly, the game was running fine without any visual issues. The performance also looked decent, showcasing how even a tiny smartwatch can handle a classic game like Half-Life.
The Reddit user did not reveal which smartwatch they used to run the game. However, they did confirm that it was not an Apple Watch. This means the game was likely running on an Android-based smartwatch with the ability to install apps and games. Many modern smartwatches have powerful processors, thanks to which they can handle games like Half-Life easily.
The Reddit user also did not share the exact method they used to run Half-Life on their smartwatch. However, another user suggested that it was possible because of Xash3D. For those wondering, Xash3D is a custom engine that allows people to run Half-Life on different devices, including Android phones, and the Reddit user might be using the same. As someone who has experience playing HL1 on their phone with this method, it seems likely – and you can easily set it up yourself.
However, it is important to keep in mind that while Half-Life runs smoothly on the smartwatch, you can’t play it very effectively due to the tiny screen. The controls are not easily accessible, and playing Half-Life on such a screen would be extremely difficult. Still, it’s impressive to see the game running on such a small device.
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