Slimy Situation by PsyWarVeteran is a sweet little mini-mod entry that really tickles my love for some of the old classics. Life's End certainly comes to mind in some of the more wacky moments, and for the most part the goop theme is strong throughout.

There is some nice gameplay variety throughout this little campaign and there's no shortage of humour either, which I always appreciate. Some of the gags even factor in the use of goop so bonus points where they are due. That being said, there are large sections where the "mean green" does not really factor into the gameplay and the final boss fight makes use of it in a way that is a little underwhelming.

In spite of this, the amount of gameplay available here for a simple competition entry is quite astounding and of all the entries this is likely the one I would play again. A solid first place from me.

My blind playthrough can be seen here:

Gooped by Ogdred sports some very impressive goop usage (Goosage? ...no) in the early stages, from the visually impressive tidal wave of slime to the overarching threat of the buckling door. I also enjoyed the little touches throughout, such as the dissolving wooden crates.

In fact, if I were to review these entries on visuals and atmosphere alone, this entry would have absolutely smashed it. It's gorgeous!

Unfortunately, the use of goop as a threat, obstacle or even a visual element starts to fall away and the final parts of the map pack mostly revolve around turrets.

I want to emphasise that this was DAMN close to getting the top spot regardless, but the second half of the pack just wasn't goopy enough.

My blind playthrough can be seen here:

S L U D G E by Seacat08 is a mini-mod entry made containing two maps, along with a selection of edited weapon and enemy skins and some new sounds. There are some straight forward fights throughout, some of which feature late game enemies which is made somewhat troublesome by the lack of ammo pickups in the levels. There are some major issues with conveyance throughout, with it not always being clear how to progress and in one case a door seemingly unlocked for me with no explanation.

In terms of the competition brief, it's hard to not notice a whole lot of wasted opportunities. One major obstacle to be navigated around and eventually overcome is electrified water. This could have easily been toxic waste which you eventually drain, thus sticking to the brief a little better. Otherwise, there is the occasional puddle of green goo laying around but the main event comes with the enormous vats seen close the start and eventually entered in the finale.

Not a bad couple of maps by any means, but definitely the most static use of goop of all the entries.

My blind playthrough can be seen here:

Pitfall by Foxo is a classic Half-Life romp through a Lambda Complex themed area. Admittedly the amount of goop in the opening levels is a little lacking, with the main event coming in the action packed finale. Almost the reverse of what we have seen in other entries where the amount of goop falls off towards the end. That being said, the maps are undeniably pretty and would fit neatly into the later section of a longer custom Half-Life campaign.

When the goop does come into play, it amounts to little more than a few pools to be avoided here and there. The eventual, climactic splurge has no significant gameplay impact, simply requiring you to run away from it. Absolutely fine as a set piece in a larger map pack and still plenty of fun, but just a little short of the competition brief.

My second semi-blind playthrough can be seen here: