FAQ
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TECHNICAL FAQ |
The most recent Poke646 release is the “Poke646: Anniversary Edition”. This release contains both the original “Poke646” and the sequel “Poke646: Vendetta”, bundled and patched to run under the current “Half-Life” version on Steam. Older versions of the mods require manual patching to be playable, so the “Poke646: Anniversary Edition” is the recommended way to experience our games.
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GENERAL FAQ |
The true meaning of "Poke646" goes way back into the early 1980s, when the C=64 homecomputer was wildly popular. In the built-in programming language “Basic”, the frequently used command "poke646,[x]" would change the onscreen font color. Seeing how the Poke646 mod was the first complete game project since my early days in the computing business, the reminiscent title seemed only fitting.
Ingame, "Poke646" is the name of the organization which has been founded after the Black Mesa incident to handle all "alien related topics", comprised of the best scientists, technicians and military forces worldwide.
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GAMEPLAY FAQ |
Yes, you’ll find plenty of fan video playthroughs on YouTube, some with additional commentary and thoughts on the games. If you’re looking for something in textform, we originally created a written walkthrough for “Poke646”. There’s no written guide for “Poke646: Vendetta”, but the more combat-driven and less puzzle-focussed nature of the game shouldn’t really require a walkthrough in the first place.