[MOD][XenThug] Horde defense gamemode for everyone!

Overview

XenThug, the Horde Defense Gamemode releases NOW! Find yourself again in the world of Half-Life: Alyx, but this time packed full with action, headcrab petting and flying sawblades! Get started today, install the mod and share your high-scores!

OUTDATED – See Workshop!

This guide was the home of the XenThug mod before the Workshop/the official tools existed.
As I’ve created a workshop page now for this mod, please visit this page for the most up-to-date information:[link]

News

28.04.2020: UPDATE: Warehouse version 1.3 (Mod version: 0.43)
—– Added a respawn menu
—– Added different combine soldier types
—– Finally fixed the immortal headcrab
—– Fixed a location on the map where you could get stuck in
—– Many other small bugfixes
—– NOTE: If it seems like no new wave is spawning, look in every corner for enemies, sometimes they hide quite well!

16.04.2020: UPDATE: Warehouse version 1.2 (Mod version: 0.33)
—– Immortal or invisible headcrab blocking the mod from spawning next wave should appear less frequently
—– More time in between waves
—– Better sounds for signaling start and end of a wave
—– Crowbar now does some damage

14.04.2020: UPDATE: Warehouse version 1.1 (Mod version: 0.31)
—– Improved shops
—– Keycards are now better visible
—– Better hints for discovering all features
—– Small technical tweaks

13.04.2020: Release of map Warehouse version 1.0 (Mod version: 0.3)

About

XenThung introduces a brand new gamemode to Half-Life: Alyx. Prepare for smashing waves of zombies, petting headcrabs to death and kick some combine asses!

In between fights manage your economy, collect money from the dead fools and buy yourself ammo, health and more at the four vending machines placed on the map. Brace yourself for the next wave, your highscore migh end right there!

Feel free to give me feedback about my mod, either in the comments or send me an email to [email protected] 🙂
Whilst you are looking forward to updates you might want to follow me on Tweets by ManelloMB to get the latest news about new maps and mods!

@Valve, if you are wondering why this page is in the guides section, well release Workshop support pls as I don’t have another good place to share!

Gameplay Guide

A full guide on this gamemode, specific to the Warehouse map can be found here:
[link]

Many thanks to Xelanater for creating this!

Installation

In order to install this mod you will need less than 5 minutes if you follow these 3 easy steps:

1. Download the mod files here: [link]

2. Open the archive you just downloaded. Now go to your Half-Life:Alyx folder and paste the contents of the archive into the “Half-Life: Alyx/game/hlvr/” folder.

Example path to your HLA: C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonHalf-Life Alyxgamehlvr

3. -Go into your steam library, right click Half-Life: Alyx and select properties.
– Select “Set launch options” and put in “+map warehouse” (without quotes!)

This is it! Start your HLA and have fun!

Alternative video including how-to install:

F.A.Q.

I want to use smooth turn, is that possible in this mod?
Yes it is! The game sometimes just doesn’t use your normal user settings, so you might have to go into your settings again and change it to the desired mode.

Does the difficulty in my game settings affect this mod?
Nope.

Where can I find my current score?
You can see your current score on one of the monitors in the office room.

Are there spoilers in the mod about the story of HLA?
In theory there is nothing you can get spoiled about in this mod, but if you wanna be sure finish your campaign first!

I installed the mod exactly like you described, but once I start the game I just end up in the main menu!
Well check again that you did everything corretly, step by step. If you are using other mods as well they might break mine, depending on what they do.

Can this mod be played in No-VR Mode / with one of the No-VR Mods?
In theory yes, but in this version, nope.

I am not able to find the shotgun!
You won’t get it without the yellow key.

Where the heck is the SMG?
Look up high!

Am I able to exchange the health vial?
Nope sorry, not at the moment.

Will you implement upgradeable weapons?
I will, but I am not sure if this will happen before the official tools release.

Is there an end to this gamemode?
No there isn’t. Once you fought against all available waves you will receive the very first wave again, but this time doubling it’s life. So go in there and hunt down the high score!

For Mappers, Modders and Content Creators

If you want to create a map including this gamemode simply have a look at my Github page!
It is very easy to implement my mod on any map, so don’t leave out your chance to expand your map by this gamemode.
[link]

If you want to create content or expand the mod, or if you have any other questions feel free to reach out to me on Discord! Manello#1406