Valve's Half-Life: Alyx is one of the defining VR games in recent years. It gives fans a follow-up they didn't quite expect, but one that still very much plays to the strengths of the series while leaving the groundwork for something new.
While it is a must-play for fans of Half-Life, the need for a VR device is still a significant barrier for those without access to one tuned for PC gaming.
That's why some fans took it upon themselves to make a special mod that removes the VR requirement for Half-Life: Alyx by turning it into a more traditional FPS like the earlier entries.
After several years in the making, Half-Life: Alyx can be played with a PC mod that removes the VR, but many fans of the game are cautioning players not to let this be their first experience.
The mod, known as Half-Life Alyx NoVR, has been in the works for several years and presents a redesigned version of the game's narrative and action experience that is more in line with a traditional FPS.