The Orange Box
Codes
(Half-Life 2) Codes
Enter the code while playing Half Life 2. No specific requirements other then the game. Can be entered at any time on any level.
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right O Button X Button | Restore Health By 25 Points |
| R1, Triangle, O, X, Square, R1,Triangle, Square, X, O, R1 | Restores ammo for current weapon |
| Left, Left, Left, Left, L1, Right, Right, Right, Right, R1 | Unlock All Levels |
Contributed By: Bman3rd, BuffaloNY
(Portal) Codes
Enter the codes at any time during game play.
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| Down, O, X, O, Triangle, Down, O, X, O, Triangle | Create A Cube |
| Up, Triangle (2), Square (2), X (2), O (2), Up | Fire Energy Ball |
| Left, Left, Left, Left, L1, Right, Right, Right, Right, R1 | Unlock All Levels |
Contributed By: BuffaloNY, TeamNinjaFan
Unlockables
Different Portal Main Menu
Once you beat portal one time, a different background for the menu is used to commemorate your accomplishment :-)
Contributed By: JManGT
Half-Life 2 - Alternate title screen
Beat the game once to get a new title screen for Half-Life 2.
Contributed By: TeamNinjaFan
Half-Life 2: Episode 1 and 2
As you progress through the game and get to new chapters, the title screen changes to show where you are in the game.
Contributed By: BeltsVillain
Half-Life 2 Cheats
Codes
Console Commands
Use the [~] key during gameplay to bring up the console and enter the following commands there:
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| play demo_name | Plays demo.(change demo_name to the demo you want to be played) |
| record demo_name | Records a demo of all the user's actions within the game until the "stop" command is issued. |
| stop | Stops recording the current demo. |
Contributed By: gamefreaksl
How to Spawn NPCs
Access the console, type in "npc_create npc_<name>" and replace the name with one of these:
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| antlionguard | |
| mossman | |
| monk | |
| metropolice | |
| manhack | |
| launcher | |
| kleiner | |
| ichthyosaur | |
| headcrab_poison | |
| poisonzombie | |
| rollermine | |
| turret_floor | |
| turret_ceiling | |
| zombie_torso | |
| zombie | |
| vortigaunt | |
| strider | |
| stalker | |
| cscanner | |
| headcrab_black | |
| headcrab_fast | |
| combinegunship | |
| combinedropship | |
| citizen | |
| breen | |
| barney | |
| barnacle | |
| antlion | |
| alyx | |
| combine_s | |
| crow | |
| headcrab | |
| helicopter | |
| gman | |
| fastzombie | |
| eli | |
| dog | |
| pigeon | |
| seagull | |
| combine_p |
Contributed By: Cloud Runner 777, Shadow.
Obtain and use the Super Gravity Gun in early levels
You must have sv_cheats 1 and access to the console for this to work. Enter the following commands in the console in order:
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| map d3_citadel_04 | Changes you to a level where you start with the super gravity gun |
| give weapon_physcannon | Gives you the gravity gun again |
| changelevel d1_trainstation_01 | Switches you to the first level, replace d1_trainstation_01 with other map names if you want |
Contributed By: Aurulieus
Weapon cheats
To spawn armor, ammo, weapons, or any items of the nature, first open the console. Then type the following command:
give"weapon entity"
In place where weapon entity is, you input one of the codes below.
The Organic Manipulator cannot be spawned because the map chooses whether or not it is organic. Refer to another cheat for that weapon.
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| weapon_357 | 357 Magnum Revolver |
| weapon_bugbait | Bug Bait (from Antlion Guards) |
| weapon_crossbow | Crossbow |
| weapon_annabelle | Father Annabelle Grigori's shotgun, uses 357 magnum ammo |
| item_dynamic_resupply | Fragmentation Grenade |
| weapon_crowbar | Gordon's classic |
| weapon_smg1 | MP7 with grenade launcher |
| weapon_ar2 | Overwatch Standard Issue Pusle-Rifle |
| weapon_pistol | Pistol |
| weapon_rpg | Rocket Launcher |
| weapon_shotgun | Shotgun |
| weapon_physcannon | The Manipulator |
Contributed By: Jack the Smack, Shadow.
Half-Life 2: Episode One Cheats
Console Commands
To enter this commands you must open up the console by pressing the "~" key.
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| hurtme # | Damages you for however much damage you put as the number. |
| maps | Lists all maps |
| sk_plr_dmg_357 # | Set Damage Value for .357 Magnum |
| sk_plr_dmg_crossbow # | Set Damage Value for Crossbow |
| sk_plr_dmg_crowbar # | Set Damage Value for Crowbar |
| sk_plr_dmg_grenade # | Set Damage Value for Grenades |
| sk_plr_dmg_pistol # | Set Damage Value for Pistol |
| sk_plr_dmg_ar2 # | Set Damage Value for Pulse Rifle |
| sk_plr_dmg_rpg_round # | Set Damage Value for RPG Rockets |
| sk_plr_dmg_buckshot # | Set Damage Value for Shotgun |
| sk_plr_dmg_smg1_grenade # | Set Damage Value for SMG Grenades |
| sk_plr_dmg_smg1 # | Set Damage Value for Submachine Gun |
| sk_max_357 # | Set Max Ammo for .357 Magnum |
| sk_max_crossbow # | Set Max Ammo for Crossbow |
| sk_max_grenade # | Set Max Ammo for hand Grenades |
| sk_max_pistol # | Set Max Ammo for Pistol |
| sk_max_ar2 # | Set Max Ammo for Pulse Rifle |
| sk_max_ar2_altfire # | Set Max Ammo for Pulse Rifle energy orbs |
| sk_max_rpg_round # | Set Max Ammo for RPG |
| sk_max_buckshot # | Set Max Ammo for Shotgun |
| sk_max_smg1_grenade # | Set Max Ammo for SMG Grenades |
| sk_max_smg1 # | Set Max Ammo for Submachine Gun |
Contributed By: Shadow.
Passwords
Passwords
Hit the '~' key to open a prompt, type "sv_cheats 1" and enter codes.
| Password | Effect |
|---|---|
| Impulse 101 | All guns, extra ammo. |
| showtriggers_toggle | Draw game triggers. |
| mat_normalmaps 1 | Draw normal maps. |
| mat_normals 1 | Draw surface materials. |
| notarget | Enemies can't see you. |
| npc_kill | Kills all npc’s in the area. |
| vcollide_wireframe 1 | Only objects effected by physics are wireframe. |
| impulse 200 | Removes the weapon model from the screen. |
| ch_createjeep | Spawn a scout car. |
| ch_createairboat | Spawn an airboat. |
| impulse 83 | Spawn an airboat. |
| god | Toggle god mode on/off |
| noclip | Toggle walking through walls on/off |
| mat_fastnobump 0 | Turn off bump mapping. |
| mat_wireframe1 | Wire frame models. |
Contributed By: TotalSpaceshipG, Darth1337, Shadow., Mephisto852
Portal Cheats
Unlockables
New Intro Screen
Beat the game
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Cake Intro Screen | Beat Portal once. |
Contributed By: Jankers
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