What is Chitan: Hardboiled Killers?
We're a Half-life 2 Multiplayer Total Conversion inspired by Hong Kong gangster cinema. We're blending a few different game genres together to bring the most unique action experience ever seen in a mod.
 

What is a "Total Conversion"?
A download that changes every aspect of a game, turning it into a new game.
 

Does it cost me anything?
No, it's completely free.

We're tired of seeing all the clones out there and wanted to play something original. So we are creating our dream action game and we'd like to share it with everyone, that's why we do this for free.

 

Will you have single-player?
Single-player is planned for the future.
 

Why should I be interested in Chitan?
Most of the mod is being kept secret, but we will be releasing info bit by bit.

Some of the features we are ready to talk about are:


- Customizable Characters: Customize everything from your character's appearance to what weapons and equipment they carry.

- Mixed Akimbo: You'll be able to hold any two weapons at once. About 30 weapons are planned for the first release. Weapon types will be: Pistols, Sub Machine Guns, Rifles, Explosives and Melee.

- Equipment and Addons: Optional weapon addons such as silencers and laser sights will be available. Equipment will be things like medikits, Kevlar etc.

- Vehicles: Expect drive-by shootings and hit and runs. Currently 5 Different vehicle types are planned. (Confirmed: civilian 4 seater, police 4 seater, civilian 1 seater motorbike)

- Martial Arts: You'll be able to fight unarmed or use a variety of traditional Chinese and Japanese martial arts weapons. The Martial Arts system will be similiar to a 2D Fighter, but with more flexibility. You'll be able to pick a real world martial arts style to use (eg. Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai Boxing, Drunken Boxing, Southern Mantis, Wing Chun, etc).

- Martial Arts Weapons: These will fall into 6 different class types. Each class will have its own attacks and animations. (Confirmed classes: sword, staff)

- Stunts: You'll be able to perform lots of evasive stunts such as wallruns, dives, flips and rolls.

- Special Effects: We plan to have some very unique special effects during firefights that will drastically change how you play the game. Do not expect any slow-motion/bullet-dodging in Chitan, we're more creative then that. (Confirmed: Smoke FX)

- Plot Driven Maps: Each map you play on will have a script that will tie into the main game plot. You'll be asked to pick a side to try and influence who wins the war.

 

What game modes will there be?
As of now, we have 8 game modes planned. Some will be geared towards teamplay, others towards 1vs1 competition.
 

What is the plot?
We can tell you, the game will take place mostly in Hong Kong, with some maps in Japan. Both the Hong Kong and Japanese underworld will be represented in this mod. The Hong Kong Police will also take part in the violence.
 

Will you have new music and sounds?
Our music will be original creations. We plan to have some easy listening for ingame menus and some epic action music for combat. The music will mix traditional Chinese with different modern styles.

Our sounds will be created by our team. We also plan to voice act new dialogue.
 

Does Chitan mean anything?
Yes. It translates to 'bullet' in Chinese.
 

Can I join Team Habakuhei?
We're always on the lookout for talented people that wish to lend their skills and ideas. Just send us an email with links/attatchments to your previous work. You can find our emails on the contacts page.
 

I have a great idea for X feature/item that you should put in your mod!!
That's great, post it in our forum or pitch it to us in irc. We read all your ideas and most of them will end up in the mod.