This series was filmed using a modification for Garry's Mod that allows for the use of virtual reality providing wayneradiotv with more acting opportunities which are impossible to achieve with basic player controls.

[4][5] Half-Life VR but the AI Is Self-Aware loosely follows the events of the original Half-Life, albeit with a more humorous and comedic tone, with main character Gordon Freeman (played by series host WayneRadioTV) accidentally causing a Resonance Cascade and exploring Black Mesa to try to escape (and later undo his actions).

After triggering a Resonance Cascade, Gordon makes his way through the now destroyed facility in an attempt to escape, accompanied by the three scientists and Benrey.

Along the journey, Bubby and Benrey start to grow tired of Gordon leading them, and Dr. Coomer becomes unnerved when he accidentally no-clips outside the map and finds nothing there.

After going towards a health station, Gordon is betrayed by Bubby and Benrey and attacked by the military, who cut off his right arm and throw him into a trash compactor.

Darnold fits Gordon's missing arm with a machine gun, and the team fight their way to Black Mesa's Lambda Complex, where they teleport to Xen.

"[6] Kotaku's Zack Zwiezen stated it was "as good as [Freeman's Mind and G-Man Squad]", two other well-known Half-Life series, calling it "a funny and oddly compelling show".

[7] Quint Iverson of The Pacific Index stated that "the frequency at which 'Half-Life VR but the AI is Self-Aware' turns me into a laughing mess is unparalleled".