Mod

The Citizen Returns

2014 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Shooter

About this game

The Citizen Returns is a mod for Half-Life 2: Episode Two, created by Accidental Games. Set in both the heart and outside of City 17, “The Citizen Returns” contains the final chapters of our citizen’s story, as well as an updated version of Part II. The setting takes place after Larry have been rescued by the Resistance of you after risking your life. Part 2 and 3 have been merged into a single part after the final release. Part 2's ending (the collapse of the ceiling) has been retconned, now Larry and the protagonist are just running out.

The story takes place shortly after a failed assassination attempt on Dr. Breen leads to the first ever use of the Overwatch Broadcast system by The Resistance, represented by former garage owner Larry Soderstrom Jr. The Combine forces decide to capture him and try to use his public repentance and execution as a means to appease the emergent rebellion. The Citizens of City 17 however have other ideas in mind. Larry is now a symbol for the rebellion and a key asset in a bigger plot to deal a fatal blow to the Combine and its grip on humankind…