Obey the Nightmare - HL2 SFM Animation
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- 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?
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Damn, very cool done, I rate 100000000000 \ 10. But one question?
how to find the sound of walking combines, like this grinding of metal.
Вы русский?
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.
Or a metrocop on completing task like escorting, beating.. etc
@@albertforge3094 Entropy: Zero 2
Arbeit it isn’t VR
@@gregoryderpwrld111 I see what you did there
@@jadedteevee HE
Play Entropy: zero (both 1 and 2)
im glad people still work in this medium of Half Life.
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
Half life marked a generation, thats why
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
Было бы хорошо если бы это было в геймплее, но редкостью
what does OTA stand for again.
@@slickcalf985 Overwatch Transhuman Arm
Dude Entropy Zero 2 is just like that except he gains his humanity with a defective turret friend!
@@VS-010 in the entropy zero universe, the combine are sentient anyway.
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.
Good theory! Valve hire this man!
"Hi, sometimes I dream about cheese" perfect way to greet someone you just brought back from the 'dead'
Also the reason the rebels say this is because the combine took so much of the earths natural resources that cows went extinct and there is no longer any cheese left or being made on the planet.
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.
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.
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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.
@@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.
They became an empire not because they respected other species, but because they had the might to make things in their own image. Just like your example with the ant colony, you leave it be until it either becomes a problem or when you no longer want it around for whatever reasons. For them, anyone who is not them is a bacterium, either to be harvested and taken as an asset, or obliterated if they are in the way of the empire.
the idea and execution are both very good, it has no fancy animation, but everything else is just so on point.
Gotta make sth count, hehe.
7:34 the rebel's line gives off the same feeling as Anakin saying I don't like sand
The moment you guy randomly upload an animation is a short moment of bliss in this nightmarish world
This is one of the best HL2 animations I’ve seen in a while! Hope to see more content like this in the future.
In story yes
but the animations wonky for this day and age
Now imagine somewhere in half life 2 universe where some resistance scientists are trying reverse engineer captured overwatch soldier.
Or rebreak them back into being human
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?
There's a mod in development like that called Inhuman where you play as a reprogrammed overwatch soldier.
It's even got a steam page.
@@weall1208 lol You beat me to it.
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.
Yep, good visuals don't inherently make good games or stories. You can have PS1 graphics and still make something incredible :)
Its interesting because, he essentially got a lobotomy. A perfectly reasonable explanation on to how he could regain humanity.
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?
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,
play Entropy Zero 2 and bring Wilson
just takes extreme brain trauma to get the humanity back
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.
@@nerolzvanity у комбайнов нет мозга, у них там куча шестеренок и имплантов...
We need a sequel!!! I loved this story. Maybe something like Elite gets makeover and medic introduces elite to rebel group.
soldier has arm stuck under a car.
elite: you know the rules and so do I say goodbye.
Their arm wasn't just stuck under a car. Look at the soldier's chest. Poor guy got impaled.
This do be feeling like old 2013 animation vids, in a good way. Epic animation.
Well done with this! I love the idea of an Overwatch soldier being “disabled” and remembering who they were
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.
"sometimes a dream about cheese"
Inspirational speech
Makes you want to hunt down the cheese.
This is amazing, but I'm not sure muzzleflashes are suppose to be super-powerful beams of light
Yeah that was my only gripe about this too, looked like they were fighting with flashlights xD
Maybe they could get the muzzle flashes to work properly so had to use an alternative
epileptic battlefield @@Senor_Penor
that elite must have leveled vitality to take 200 damage like that and live
7:56 “I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship”
@@talkaboutwacky eles casaram depois
All the gun barrels having strobe lights takes me back to Starship Troopers.
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
I had goosebumps throughout the video, goddamn I love the ending!
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
Our guy got Phineas Gage'd back into his humanity
Awesome. Beautiful. Great job Inlet.
This is very well done, though I would personally use the combine radio chatter that matches the situations.
Very well done animation, glad I discovered the channel.
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
I think Entropy: Zero is what you are looking for
@@yagzkerimcnar7356 i mean where you're playing as Gordon or one of his allies like Barney for example with combine fighting with you
@@thenexus8384 dude ur playing as gordon in half life 2
@@pr0duc3nt what? I know that
Dang That was another level of headache he got there
Good work! Thanks for making this!
I love it! The world needs more HL2 content like this! Keep it up! Really well told 🤘
Half-life: Alyx Combine: "Clean memory."
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.
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!
Wow that was great. I hope there’s a sequel in the works!
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.
op, you never know right? Who knows how many clones of him were made and sent around the universe
@@Inlet ye, I hope that the breadman will tell at least something about this in ez3, if it is
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
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
This was good
the comedy had perfect balance with the tragedy
"Sometimes I dream about cheese."
*Deep...* 🗿🗿🗿
I love the idea of Combine troopers becoming human again after realising what is going on.
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
7:35
you can fascinate a woman with a piece of cheese.
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
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.
@@Inletyeah, probably, but it still would’ve melted whatever eyeball he would’ve had or still has
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
this animation it's so amazing, please more of this (my English is not good)
Stay tuned for things to come :)
imagine how good it could be with actual voice acting
"Sometimes I dream about cheese." What a wonderful way to start a conversation with someone that just saved you and that you trated
I feel bad now.
You kill a lot of combine xd
Being A half life fan and the combine soldier saying help me, while clearly being the zombine voiceline for grenade warning
Which is bouncer
Nice catch. You get extra rations for the day!
This was really well made! I hope to see more like this from you.
Gotta keep churning out materpieces in timelessness
Combine 3650: Stupid clones
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.
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.
Gives me Entropy Zero 2 vibes. Then again, the muzzleflash on those guns.
yeah
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.
makes sense. @@3650-j1u
@@3650-j1ustop copy and pasting and commenting to other commenys
1:25
Rebel: I have very dangerous freakin cool crossbow shooting with hot metal rods!
Combine: BAWJOOH! Click-clack
This video was epic, can you make another part so their adventure continues
Time will tell.
Very nice! It kinda reminds me of the older half life animations and series, like the opposing force ones
2:40
*with a rusted bar in his skull*
"this is fine"
What's a little bit of rust in one's life, eh?
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)❤
bro they havin a flashlight fight rn
That's interesting how that combine elite humanity come back to him I will love see move of it
Wonder what the community would name him if he isn’t already named
bob.
OTA - LASSO 71629
Немного топорная, но крутая анимация, мне понравилось. Интересно было наблюдать за трансформацией солдата из робота обратно в человека.
Great video very intresting i guess not all combines are bad but some still remember their past life and having flashbacks of how they used to be before being turned into a combine soldier although i might be wrong
I wish we could get some Combine Overwatch squad that has been reprogrammed and made to fight for the resistance!
Very high quality level animation!
Check out Brother Freeman to witness further more glory ;)
Aiden???? AIDEN WALKER COMEBACK
Good idea to use the zombine walk for the injured limp
Heh, feels like a trailer for Entropy Zero 2 Mission Pack
The secret DLC pack.
we need a part 2 man this is amazing
H A L F - D E A D
[Overwatch]
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")
Would be interesting to see a Soldier faking that REEEE so they can get another chance to shoot whoever tried to kill them.
Wow the great flashlight battle between the combine and the rebels
Now he's promoted to KING Overwatch Leader (OwL)
It's beautiful. I think I want more.
A combine elite is now one of the resistance
If he were, would he be ever trusted? Seems to be a huge liability that can trigger at any moment's breath.
4:55 when 3650 Finds Ava - Entropy Zero Series
They say the combine have no hearts, but this silences the opinions
Very cool animation!
Entropy Zero 2 Lore:
You should do part 2 , NOW!
Most intense laser tag match ever!
and thats how you make friends
That brainwas is strong
It's even put to question if it can be ever overcome.
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.
You gotta imagine a disco.
How the heck does civilian medic heal modified combat soldier?
Rebels wore modified gear in HL2. So maybe they are familiar with it?
**The rock sus emote**
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@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.
That moment you dream about cheese 7:34
The Elite returned to Null.
OMG THATS BEAUTIFUL
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
Это очень крутая и интересная анимация!!! (с довольно не типичным сюжетом)
this is better than 99% of Netflix romance movies
JESUS CHRIST THAT MUZZLE FLASH
pow-pow
To be fair, even if i suddenly defected as some combine, I'd voluntarily go back to the Overwatch
It's like realizing you accidentally wandered into the wrong faction's territory, and you can't help but feel a nostalgic pull towards the familiar. It's as if the past whispers in your ear, reminding you of the comrades and missions you once shared (tho here these missions are pretty horrible, huh).
@@Inlet on my end its mostly because i love and prefer the bad guys ( The Combine ) over the stinking rebels, soley because the overall aesthetic and feel the combine give off, if i ever got the chance, id voluntarily sign myself up for some brainwashing, plus id get a drippy uniform.
"sometimes i dream about cheese"
good story makes up for the low animation quality. nice work!
Glad you think so!
This should be a fan game