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Part 36
Half-Life: Opposing Force

Part 36

Detailed walkthrough for Part 36 of Half-Life: Opposing Force. Learn how to defeat the helicopter, clear out marines, and find hidden supplies in the outdoor areas.

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Detailed walkthrough for Part 36 of Half-Life: Opposing Force. Learn how to defeat the helicopter, clear out marines, and find hidden supplies in the outdoor areas.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Swim to the surface for air, then dive to the fan. Use the "Use item" key to open the grating, then crouch to get past it and the fan.
  2. 2
    Stay in the tunnel until drown damage reverses, then swim forward to exit.
  3. 3
    Swim underwater to a closed gate. Climb the ladder to the right, enter a large tunnel, and proceed until section c2a5w loads.
  4. 4
    Exit the tunnel into a four-part outdoor area. Ignore the left path with headcrabs and a health pack.
  5. 5
    Go forward to find ammo boxes and a ladder on the left. Climb it.
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    From the ledge, you can jump to a supply area, but it's better to collect it later. Run along the ledge to the next ladder and climb it to higher ground.
  7. 7
    Hide past the ladder's top and equip the gauss gun. Quicksave.
  8. 8
    Hit the chopper with two fully powered altfire gauss blasts to destroy it.
  9. 9
    Kill any remaining houndeyes. Go through the gap between two large rocks to the left of the electrified fence.
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    Enter the next outdoor area. If alerted, back up and fight marines as they approach.
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    Direct Assault: Equip the shotgun. Run along the left side, past a sign and two boulders. Turn left past the second boulder and double-barrel the marine. Quickly run into the dark tunnel on the right. Stop at the corner and shoot marines appearing at the entrance.
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    Stealth Assault (Crossbow): Turn right after entering the area. Crouch-walk along the rocky wall towards the two huge rocks. When you can see a marine's legs and arm between the rocks, quicksave and shoot him with the crossbow in zoom mode.
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    If the marine runs, look left for him. If he sees you, quickrestore and crouch-strafe right after shooting to avoid detection. Sneak-shoot him again and quicksave.
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    Crouch-walk along the outer wall until you see the feet of the marine past the second huge rock. Look left for another marine in a dark corner past two green plants. Shoot him in the head for a one-shot kill.
  15. 15
    Crouch-walk to the second huge rock without being seen. Quicksave. Crouch-strafe slowly right until you can see part of the marine's head. Shoot him in the head.
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    Crouch-walk around to head-shot the final marine, who will be facing away. (Note: Due to clipping issues, you may need to use the pistol for the first two marines and they might be facing you.)
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    After all marines are dead, search the tunnel for supplies. Grab the marines' weapons.
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    Look right of the tunnel entrance for a crouch-only passage leading to health packs and AR grenades. Watch for a nearby tripmine.
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    In the back of the marines' area, find the doorway to a small room. Grab crossbow ammo and use the valve wheel to open a storm drain hatch.
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    Return to the first outdoor area. Drop onto the lower cement ledge and jump to the supply area.
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    Gather supplies, then run across the gap to land on the ladder. Climb back to higher ground.
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    Go to the rock gap you used to enter the marines' area. Look left for another rocky passage to section c2a5x.
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    In the next outdoor area, go around the perimeter killing headcrabs in the sand. (Note: The chopper may need to be gauss-altfire-blasted again.)
Tips
  • Crouching helps navigate tight spaces like the grating and fan.
  • Quicksave frequently, especially before engaging enemies or attempting difficult maneuvers.
  • The gauss gun's altfire is highly effective against the helicopter.
  • The crossbow allows for stealthy takedowns of marines.
  • Be aware of tripmines when searching for supplies.
  • Ammo
  • Health packs
  • AR grenades
  • Crossbow ammo
  • Access to the next area (c2a5x)

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