Half-Life 2: Episode Two

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 2923 Ratings

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  1. AnonymousMC
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    The story continuation from Half Life 2 and Episode 1 was very well done here. The gameplay was amazing with newly updated graphics and textures, incredible sound, and suprisingly smart AI.

    The new enemies were fun to kill and get killed by.
    Full of story twists and turns, and an incredibly powerful ending make Half Life 2: Episode 2 the best game I have ever played.
  2. HowardP.
    Oct 13, 2007
    4
    Too short, battles were not balanced.
  3. SamC.
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    This game is awesome!! Much better and longer than episode one, and amazing graphics, considering the source engines age, loved it!
  4. Kilroy
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Much better than ep1 (only because ep1 can be completed in 2- 30 minutes). Though this game's ending was left completely open (for ep3) it takes quite a bit longer to complete. Graphics are amazing (especially the car scenes through the forest) Definitely worth he money! I actually didn't feel bad for buying this episode.. Nice challenging tasks ... YOU'LL LOVE IT!!!!
  5. SubhasP.
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    The 6 hours in this game really propels the story forward and is filled with numerous action packed segments, espcially at the end in a large expansive area and multiple striders. The end of this chapter is comparable to what Empire Strikes Back was like for Star Wars.
  6. JesperN.
    Oct 13, 2007
    9
    Great graphics, great gameplay. A bit short 3-4 hours. It leaves me with the impression, that i missed out on seeing all the details of the graphics. Guess i'll go play it again :-).
  7. JeanN.
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Cool, great graphics and full action.
  8. [Anonymous]
    Oct 12, 2007
    9
    Great game, but still to short of gameplay.
  9. BobJ.
    Oct 12, 2007
    8
    Great installment to the story, but unfortunately too short and a little lacking in the choreography department - but the latter was only noticeable in the begging. Otherwise it was worth it's price in dollars. Buy it!
  10. RobA.
    Oct 12, 2007
    9
    Back on par with the half life series for quality after the disapointing episode 1. Good story advancement, character dialogue and gameplay. No knew weapons though.
  11. Ed
    Oct 12, 2007
    6
    Not worth $29.95, even the mod Minerva is better and it's free. Ep 2 ant-lion and strider arcade sequences are boring, crawling through underground tunnels reminds me of all the vent pipe crawling in earlier Half-Life games.
  12. SebastianF.
    Oct 12, 2007
    9
    This game is alot of fun!I was hooked from the beginning on and the view after you exit the train....wow...Again, like in episode 1, the gametime is a little short. I know its just an episode but the story and game was well made and i just wanted to play for at least another two hours but than it ended quickly...This is the only reason why i didnt give it a 10.Amazing gameplay, Awesome This game is alot of fun!I was hooked from the beginning on and the view after you exit the train....wow...Again, like in episode 1, the gametime is a little short. I know its just an episode but the story and game was well made and i just wanted to play for at least another two hours but than it ended quickly...This is the only reason why i didnt give it a 10.Amazing gameplay, Awesome story and unbelievable graphics!… Expand
  13. AlexS.
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Outstanding single-player experience. It doesn't *need* to be any longer, as a single episode in a trilogy it works fine as it is.
  14. NickS.
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    The ending was by far the best thing I have ever seen. I was sitting on the end of my seat with both hands to my mouth, watching it, and the twists kept on coming. I rate this a 10, by far the best ever game for its time.
  15. JimB.
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    It was worth every minute of the wait. Every. Single. Minute.
  16. AlexK.
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Episode Two brings you the moments when just stick to the monitor and can do nothing but play... no not play, you live these 5 hours of gameplay all by yourself. It`s a great experience after such masterpieces like Half-Life 2 and Episode One. Remarkable as always.
  17. AnonymousMC
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Truly a masterpiece of gaming.

    The story is great and gameplay is way more fun, than it was in original HL2 or in Episode one.

    It's way too short, but you can't get everything.

    And with it, you'll get even 2 great games: Portal (With it's genius gameplay and atmosphere) and Team Fortress 2, which is the most fun online multiplayer shooter yet.
  18. GustavoD.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    The game was worth waiting for.Awsome graphics and story line is never broken.Where one ends another picks up at that moment.I just hope valve is working on episode 3 now. Can't wait. Awsome job guys.
  19. NefariousB.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    Valve delivers the goods for sure. Enjoyed every minute of it. Now, if I could just start playing Episode 3 today.
  20. FazA.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    Simlpy amazing, supasses hl2 and ep1 and in fact anything on the market, although its only 6-7hrs can't help feel that its the perfect balance, just hope they don't end the story at ep3!!
  21. TannerH.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    Great game, loved all the half life 2 games, love this one cause u get to continue the great adventure of gordan freeman! of course has alot more great action and puzzles and its fun!
  22. FernandoJ.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    Awsome, as real as it can get !!
  23. DavidK.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    Excelent game ive played every one of them from the begining including blue shift and opposing forces this is the first to show the outside world with such amazing clarity. trees trees everywhere.
  24. IanS.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    Incredible, it's cinematics are becoming more similar target with a TV show than an FPS, and it actually revealed a bit about the G-man for a change.
  25. BrianS.
    Oct 11, 2007
    8
    I liked the extension of the storyline done here, but as usual the episodic content for HL2 once again rides far too short for the amount of development time that does into it. I love the episodic content model Valve is doing, but for them to truely be hitting home runs with 6 hours of content, that 6 hours of content needs to be developed and released within around a 3 - 6 month time I liked the extension of the storyline done here, but as usual the episodic content for HL2 once again rides far too short for the amount of development time that does into it. I love the episodic content model Valve is doing, but for them to truely be hitting home runs with 6 hours of content, that 6 hours of content needs to be developed and released within around a 3 - 6 month time scale, and Valve has yet to meet a quick release schedule for the HL2 episodes. In general while the expansion is good, theres not alot of majorly new concepts in pay here and while the levels are good the lack much in the area of new content and resources to justify the amount of time its taken to develop it all. Overall I have no complaints about Episode 2, but to get above an 8 rating from me Valve is going to have to either increase the amount of game play content per Episode to at least 12 hours, or start releasing these 6 hour episodics at least once every 6 months.… Expand
  26. BenB.
    Oct 10, 2007
    10
    The new gameplay is amazing, along with the enhanced graphics with better HDR and motion blur. The ending leaves you longing for ep3, but it doesn't make you hate the game like Halo 2.
  27. MC
    Oct 10, 2007
    10
    An excellent chapter of the half life saga, well told and acted; as well as offering loads of eye candy. my advice would be to wait with playing until closer to episode 3, or you'll be hungering for more.
  28. YuukiA.
    Oct 10, 2007
    10
    Visually stunning, the source engine continues to evolve and provides wonderful scenery and backdrops as you race to save earth with the iminant portal always looming in the background. The open areas are a real treat and makes you want to jump out and explore all the niches and crevices as u drive along. Episode 2 definately brings back the impact half life 2 originally had, lots of neat Visually stunning, the source engine continues to evolve and provides wonderful scenery and backdrops as you race to save earth with the iminant portal always looming in the background. The open areas are a real treat and makes you want to jump out and explore all the niches and crevices as u drive along. Episode 2 definately brings back the impact half life 2 originally had, lots of neat puzzles, intense fights, great AI and important progress in the wonderful story that is Half life. I'd definately play this through again, there was enough new 'stuff' to entertain the creative but intact is what Gordon Freeman is all about, blasting zombies, bugs and rising up against all odds. Episode one was good, Episode 2 will have you craving for more. Least to say, it was worth the wait. Definate two thumbs up, great job Valve.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best PC Game of 2007
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. IGN
    94
    Any way you look at it, Episode Two stands out, even among the Half-Life series, as something special. It may be shorter than the original, but it's a burly experience packed into roughly six hours or so that offers up all the diversity, level design, and thoughtful gameplay we've known while making sure to propel the story forward and leave us wanting more.
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  2. Computer and Video Games
    90
    More great story blended with improved AI and better firefights. It's starting to retread old ground though.
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  3. PC Gamer UK
    93
    Episode Two is the most sumptuous chapter of the Half-Life saga, and by a country mile. It's as if Valve's tech and art teams are trying to outdo each other: the Source engine has had a striking technical overhaul that renders textures, materials and curves uncannily well, and the artists clearly relish having a fresh palette to work with.
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