Half-Life 2: Episode One

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3112 Ratings

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  1. Soullex
    Nov 29, 2022
    8
    Döneminde ilk çıktığı zaman oynamadığım için. Sonradan oynayınca, ikinci oyundaki mekaniklerin üstüne bir şeyler koymamış olmaları beni üzdü. Sonuçta bu bir ara oyun, demi?
  2. MYP
    Jun 18, 2021
    9
    I know some people consider episode one flawed or sorta like a bridge between Half-life 2 and episode two but i still think it's a perfect expansion pack.
  3. TommyLee
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    Not as strong as Half-Life 2, but still provides excellent gameplay and a strong continuation of the Half-Life story.
  4. Genek13
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Great continuation to the original story. Overall gameplay and mechanics were outstanding :)
    Still enjoyable as hell :) Not a perfect expansion, but still great :)
  5. Shtern
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    Сюжетное продолжение 2 части под названием Episode one. Если брать только сюжет, то все как обычно прекрасно, но вот с геймплеем становится хуже, потому что эта часть проходится за два часа
  6. Solaris123
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    It's still Half Life, so it's an amazing experience right away.A little too short but a very cool game. One of the best games ever
  7. Broyn
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    I can say about the episode that it is very interesting, there are not enough changes, the gameplay has become much more dynamic and the whole game will be accompanied by Alix, who will help us in battle and comment on everything that happens. The main disadvantage is that the first episode is very short. Also appeared, a new type of zombie Zombine,he can get a grenade and run to you toI can say about the episode that it is very interesting, there are not enough changes, the gameplay has become much more dynamic and the whole game will be accompanied by Alix, who will help us in battle and comment on everything that happens. The main disadvantage is that the first episode is very short. Also appeared, a new type of zombie Zombine,he can get a grenade and run to you to blow you up. Although the game turned out to be short, it turned out to be very interesting for one thing. I recommend you go!… Expand
  8. KarolP
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    Succeed continuation of remarkable game. Short campaign, but diversed enough with few memorable moments. Technical develop is rather unnoticeable. Most of missions are interesting and exciting even today. Like HL 2 game is linear, but the action is well distributed, using Alyx potential to be a great comrade. There are some movement issues (especially blocking on another character) whichSucceed continuation of remarkable game. Short campaign, but diversed enough with few memorable moments. Technical develop is rather unnoticeable. Most of missions are interesting and exciting even today. Like HL 2 game is linear, but the action is well distributed, using Alyx potential to be a great comrade. There are some movement issues (especially blocking on another character) which still were not solved. Episode One's quality is similar to the one from HL 2 and it is definitely worth playing.… Expand
  9. JoshRD
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    La única contra es que se hace mucho más corto que el anterior, salvo esto es una gran entrega. Entre los gráficos ligeramente mejorados y el gran desenvolvimiento del viaje con Alyx durante el escape de ciudad 17 logra un nivel muy bueno de inmersión y que se mantenga la esencia de la saga y hacer.
  10. Henker
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    Excellent, first because I found the levels very well elaborated and the story of this game despite being relatively simple, because it was just the protagonist Gordon Freeman and Alyx trying to escape City 17 made the game quite short, but in compensation it made me have a good time more than the previous Half-Life 2 itself.
  11. KapralDominik
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    Прямое продолжение, вышедшее в виде отдельной игры, хотя тянет максимум на небольшое дополнение. Все также держит темп оригинала, добавляя схваток с новыми противниками, челленжами (одна пуля) и представляя новый взгляд на измененный Сити-17, через который нам и предстоит совершать последний забег. Итого: 9.Прямое продолжение, вышедшее в виде отдельной игры, хотя тянет максимум на небольшое дополнение. Все также держит темп оригинала, добавляя схваток с новыми противниками, челленжами (одна пуля) и представляя новый взгляд на измененный Сити-17, через который нам и предстоит совершать последний забег. Итого: 9.
  12. yangfanhong
    Feb 9, 2022
    8
    It is kind of dlc of that time? Anyway it is a great game, though the name EPISODE ONE is a little weird.
  13. hileger
    Dec 3, 2022
    8
    это шедевр стрельба муа засасываю просто в десны гордона по физике ....
  14. MacMountainGoat
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    This will go down in history as one of the greatest shooters of all time. Epic story, great blend of extremely dark setting with sprinkles of humor, insane graphics/voice acting/environments for its time, and great blend of puzzle solving and shootout arenas.
  15. drcoomer
    Mar 1, 2021
    8
    A very nice addition to the revolutionary series. Levels lack some variety but the Gordon and Alyx's compelling journey more than makes up for it.

    Overall score: 7.8/10
  16. DefaltWorld
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Impresionante pero corto
    Imposible encontrarle un punto negativo a este juego, envegecio bien con el paso de los años,tanto en fisicas como en la cara de los personajes que aun me sorprende la de expresiones que tienen para ser un juego de ese año,lastima que no hicieron en capitulo 3 o half life 3 para ver como unian portal y half life
    Esta reseña es cojunta contando los este juego y los dos capitulos como uno unico    … Expand
  17. Goorman1996
    Jun 23, 2022
    7
    A good one another HL chapter, but, as for me, against the backdrop of other HL chapters — the most faded one.
  18. Onlyclassicvg1
    Jul 15, 2020
    8
    Half-Life 2: Episode One (EP1) es el primer título de la trilogía de expansiones para el videojuego de acción en primera persona, Half-Life 2. El episodio ocurre inmediatamente después del final de Half-Life 2, en los alrededores de la Ciudadela de la Alianza en Ciudad 17. El jugador es obligado a tratar con los efectos de sus acciones durante el primer juego. El episodio es un juegoHalf-Life 2: Episode One (EP1) es el primer título de la trilogía de expansiones para el videojuego de acción en primera persona, Half-Life 2. El episodio ocurre inmediatamente después del final de Half-Life 2, en los alrededores de la Ciudadela de la Alianza en Ciudad 17. El jugador es obligado a tratar con los efectos de sus acciones durante el primer juego. El episodio es un juego independiente; si bien es continuación de Half-Life 2, este no requiere que el juego original sea instalado o registrar una cuenta de Steam para jugar. Esto aprovecha varias mejoras principales al motor Source desde el lanzamiento de Half-Life 2, principalmente el HDR (High Dynamic Range o Alto Rango Dinámico ) y el sistema de animación facial mejorado.… Expand
  19. Nekellor_Met
    Aug 1, 2020
    6
    Проходилось с удовольствием, хотя и ничего вспомнить почти не смогу из игры в отличии от следующего эпизода.
  20. Schmchr
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    A great sequel to its predecessor, Half-Life 2, but it couldn't beat it, it's a great game and I recommend it for anyone to play.
  21. schatwal96
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    BRooooo that ending thats pretty epic
    I think this is better than episode 2, but that game is phenomenal
  22. emilyratesgames
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Score: 8
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  23. C4teater
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Episode 1 feels like a polished form of Half Life 2 (HL2), albeit very short. This game picks up on what I thought was a satisfying ending in HL2, and has a cheesy way of bringing us back into the story. However, once it gets going it is well written and feels more enthralling than HL2 and ends on a solid cliffhanger that makes you want to play episode 2. The puzzles/map design and fightsEpisode 1 feels like a polished form of Half Life 2 (HL2), albeit very short. This game picks up on what I thought was a satisfying ending in HL2, and has a cheesy way of bringing us back into the story. However, once it gets going it is well written and feels more enthralling than HL2 and ends on a solid cliffhanger that makes you want to play episode 2. The puzzles/map design and fights felt just as if not more difficult. Different parts of the game often gave me a since of urgency whether it was trying not to die or the writing of the plot. Overall, this game is a short but very sweet, unnecessary addition to HL2.… Expand
  24. PatitoCosmico67
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Una secuela con una historia relativamente corta, pero que la lleva la historia bastante bien, en todo momento
  25. storygamer
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    If you love Half-Life 2, its Episode One is an equivalent sequel. Cool story, beautiful graphics, impressive physics and dynamic sound. Fine!
  26. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Good old days. Asla bitmesini istemediğim oyunlardan birisiydi. Basit ama etkiliydi.
  27. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Целостно и сюжет и геймплей не плохой, но из-за монотонности происходящего, игра не тянет на 10-ку.
  28. Koleck0LP
    Oct 1, 2020
    8
    I enjoyed HL2 EP1 more than the base game the game seemed harder, more arena like and it took me less time to beat it I had less time to get bored. I remember being at the and saying this is a great time for it to end and it did so I feel like the game did it's job.
  29. GVB
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Half life 2 continuation... and centered in the best character of all the game!!! Brilliant.
  30. BenzoSt
    Jul 12, 2022
    7
    (I played this game with MMod.) A continuation of the excellent Half-Life 2 story with a few new levels. The levels are well constructed but feel very much like those in the main Half-Life 2 game. The star of the show is your sidekick Alyx, who is a superb AI partner with a genuinely likable personality. Unfortunately, the grievances I had with vanilla Half-Life 2 remain, which include too(I played this game with MMod.) A continuation of the excellent Half-Life 2 story with a few new levels. The levels are well constructed but feel very much like those in the main Half-Life 2 game. The star of the show is your sidekick Alyx, who is a superb AI partner with a genuinely likable personality. Unfortunately, the grievances I had with vanilla Half-Life 2 remain, which include too many checkpoints (which makes dying inconsequential) and the fact that explosive stuff is disproportionately dangerous.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best PC Game of 2006
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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#82 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Eurogamer
    90
    Just like the original Half-Life 2, Episode One keeps the player entertained almost the entire time through perfect pacing and by being inventive, surprising and getting the basics absolutely right. It's a wonderful advert for the excitement that true episodic content can generate when approached the right way.
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  2. GameSpot
    87
    Episode One is a memorable romp through the Half-Life universe, with gameplay that's even more satisfying than that of "Half-Life 2." The only downside is that, due to its episodic nature, it's over far too soon.
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  3. IGN
    85
    A brief, stylistically claustrophobic experience whose polish and personality manage to keep things moving.
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