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Half-Life 2 Hints
Stairs Combat Tips
1 of 4: When a cop at the top of the stairs starts running down them, quickly shoot him through the underside of the stairs he's on before he can start shooting back.
2 of 4: Note that he'll drop a health vial, though you probably won't need it.
3 of 4: There's another cop on the stairs that lead outside.
4 of 4: Strafe around the corner and shoot him as quickly as you can, remembering that head shots count for extra damage.
