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Garry's Mod, often called GMod, is a sandbox game built on the Source engine, offering players a platform to manipulate objects, experiment with physics, and create custom game modes and scenarios. It's known for its focus on user-generated content, with a vibrant community creating and sharing mods, maps, and game modes. Players can use tools like the Physics Gun and Tool Gun to interact with and manipulate objects, and the Lua scripting language allows for extensive customization and the creation of unique gameplay experiences.
This video is a tutorial for beginners on how to play GMod:

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GrobeMan Guides & Gameplay
YouTube · Jul 21, 2017
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Sandbox Gameplay:
Garry's Mod provides a physics-based sandbox environment where players can spawn and interact with various objects, ragdolls, and NPCs.
Physics Engine:
The game utilizes the Source engine's physics, allowing for realistic interactions and the creation of complex contraptions and scenarios.
Tools:
Players have access to tools like the Physics Gun (for manipulating objects) and the Tool Gun (for welding, constraining, and other actions).
Lua Scripting:
GMod's scripting capabilities enable players to create custom game modes, modify existing ones, and develop unique gameplay experiences.
Community Content:
A large and active community contributes a vast amount of user-created content, including maps, game modes, and assets.
No Set Objectives:
The base game mode has no predefined objectives, allowing players to freely experiment and create their own goals.
Stand-alone Game:
While initially a modification for Half-Life 2, Garry's Mod is now a stand-alone game available on Steam.
This video shows a review of Garry's Mod:

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EscBoss
YouTube · Aug 27, 2016
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