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Half-Life 2 Hints

How can I open the nearby barred gate?

  • 1 of 6: First, get through the force field.
  • 2 of 6: Then go into the little side room and look around for controls.
  • 3 of 6: TIP: There's a .357 Magnum on the side room's table.
  • 4 of 6: On one wall are three large lever switches, one of which has a panel that's glowing red.
  • 5 of 6: Use that switch to get the panel to glow green.
  • 6 of 6: That opens the nearby barred gate, allowing you and your antlion friends to go through.