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Half-Life 2 Hints

Attack #3 Tips

  • 1 of 7: You could go through the fence door, wait for the manhacks to appear, then quickly retreat and close the fence door again.
  • 2 of 7: Then you could shoot and/or crowbar-whack the manhacks through the door.
  • 3 of 7: However, there is a better way that involves leaving the manhacks behind rather than fighting them.
  • 4 of 7: If you're fast enough, you can run through the small outdoor area and get through the door on its other side before the manhacks or the cops who appear nearby can attack you.
  • 5 of 7: To reach the other door, you'll have to throw the crate and barrel that are in front of it out of the way.
  • 6 of 7: Also, you'll have to quickly bash the wooden pallet that's just past the door before you can go through it far enough to turn around and close it behind you.
  • 7 of 7: Once you make it and the door is closed, there's no need to attack the manhacks at all. (So don't waste the explosive barrel that's just past the door -- it may come in handy later.)