Half-Life 2: Episode Two

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 2923 Ratings

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  1. InimicalRize
    Oct 24, 2007
    10
    Personaly, as a late comer to the Half life Series this is by far the appitamy of Half life, almost propeling the player back to black messa, with hyped up graphics and by far the best Goal reaching story line, truly an epic win from the Valve team. Lets hope thataAll the other Half Life's (EP 3, Black Messa) Will stand out as proud as the first.
  2. SuneL.
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    It's the goddamn best episode because of the great car and the fights if not to mention the base at black forrest.
  3. MattW.
    Oct 30, 2007
    10
    Ignore all the ignorant people who rated this game below a 7. You should play this game if you want a game with a great story line puzzles but mostly action. It is incredible. The enemy AI improved a lot and will challenge even the most skilled gamers. Sure it is linear, but if you are a FPS fan then this game is for you.
  4. Kevin
    Oct 30, 2007
    10
    I'm not sure what people are talking about with "retreading old ground" and so on. I felt like practically everything I did was fresh and new, with new environments to gaze at and new enemies to battle. Maybe the puzzles aren't as brilliant as usual, but this game is still amazing. The story elements are great too if you've played HL before.
  5. DavidD.
    Jan 1, 2008
    10
    Ever since The very first Half Life, this series has been one of THE best series of games i have ever played!! I would go so far as to say that Half Life 2 and its two episodes that have followed ARE THE best games i have ever played. So many games have tried but none come close to the overall cinematics of this game. From the incredible graphics, to the gameplay and most importantly, the Ever since The very first Half Life, this series has been one of THE best series of games i have ever played!! I would go so far as to say that Half Life 2 and its two episodes that have followed ARE THE best games i have ever played. So many games have tried but none come close to the overall cinematics of this game. From the incredible graphics, to the gameplay and most importantly, the story and interaction with the real as life characters are beyond words!! It's more then a game. It's an experience! Incredible job Valve!!… Expand
  6. DxFlame
    Feb 17, 2008
    10
    This game should be rated 100/100 or even more because i realy love the game features such as,
    new Car (in ep3 i would like the car fully upgraded), and more to the episode, also the game needs levels released everyday by Valve each day telling a day of hl2 if u know what i mean xD

    Thank You!
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    DxFlame/Xanota
  7. HoldenM.
    Feb 2, 2008
    10
    Once again another excellent entry in the Half-Life series. Episode Two features more open-ended environments and gameplay along with an even tighter story than Episode One, plus even better graphics. The achievements also add an element of fun to the game, wether it be squishing 300+ grubs or sending a garden gnome off into space. Achievements, although many of them are unlocked just Once again another excellent entry in the Half-Life series. Episode Two features more open-ended environments and gameplay along with an even tighter story than Episode One, plus even better graphics. The achievements also add an element of fun to the game, wether it be squishing 300+ grubs or sending a garden gnome off into space. Achievements, although many of them are unlocked just from beating the game, add some replayability that previous games haven't really had. Sure there is some merit to beating the game on each difficulty, but some of the new achievements really take some work. The quality of the story, the dialogue, the graphics, and overall sense of fun makes me wonder when the old man from Jurassic Park is going to pop in and say 'no expenses spared of course.' It's a really well-polished little game. I wish it were longer but the length leaves me hungry for Episode Three. In the meantime I'll have to get back to sending that gnome into space.… Expand
  8. CallumO.
    Feb 28, 2008
    10
    Episode two has the right amount of story telling, puzzle solving, showing off fantastic graphics, and action packed tactical battle scenarios to create the most fun I've had on a single player FPS since the first Half-Life. It also serves as a fantastic way to draw the player into the story, and makes me want Ep3 to come out just so I can get the rest of the trilogy!
  9. Dedoz
    Mar 16, 2008
    10
    Great storytelling, great gameplay, great charecters, everything is great.
  10. AlessandroS.
    Mar 21, 2008
    10
    After Episode 1 brought roughly new and exciting elements this episode 2 blew me totally away - amazing graphics, great gameplay and a superb story! Can't wait until episode 3 arrives!
  11. Tiago
    Apr 16, 2008
    10
    Great storyline, characters and levels.
  12. JamesS.
    Apr 3, 2008
    10
    THE BEST GAME EVER!!!! Seriously, it's kind of short, but the gameplay is excellent, the story is amazing, and the characters are incredibly believable. I know I became more attached to them than I should have, but I felt like crying when Eli was killed, that's how involving this game is.
  13. DylanM.
    May 18, 2008
    10
    When i seen this game come out i was shocked that it was only a 90 so your saying that hl2 beats this everything is a little better but the only this that i dont like is that it just was not that long too short but i had fun anyway.
  14. ChristiansH.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    Diseño, Jugabilidad, Dinamica, Graficos, Argumentos, Totalmente Trabajados Para Dejarnos Con La Intriga Del Tercer Capitulo, Half-Life 2: Episode Three.
  15. GaryL.
    Jul 15, 2008
    10
    Halfe Life 2: Episode 2 has become one of my favorite game sequals ever. Not only was the quality of the games graphics and sound amazing, but the story line had me hooked!
  16. AlexM
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    The game is absolute amazing, best of the series, beautiful graphics, decent system requirements, great story, awesome new levels(antlion tunels, forests etc), new enemy(very powerful). Overall the game itself without the rest of the Orange Box is worth 50$, and for any Half-Life fan is a must buy.
  17. AnonymousGamer
    Jan 19, 2009
    10
    Unlike episode 1 this is far better. The enviroments feel more enjoyable especially white forest. The characters seem to be extremly real, it makes you forget about it being a game. The final battle was my fave part i wont give away any spoilers but I loved it! However when the game ended i felt like i had just read the final harry potter book, it was so sad id have to wait another long Unlike episode 1 this is far better. The enviroments feel more enjoyable especially white forest. The characters seem to be extremly real, it makes you forget about it being a game. The final battle was my fave part i wont give away any spoilers but I loved it! However when the game ended i felt like i had just read the final harry potter book, it was so sad id have to wait another long time to find out what happens. But out of all I seriously reccomend this game!… Expand
  18. Windson7TheChosenOne
    Dec 25, 2009
    10
    Episode Two has many activities unlike the past games. The achievements make the game even more amazing! Only if all the other Half-Life games were like episode two.
  19. ChrisD.
    Jan 6, 2009
    10
    Where Episode 1 lacked, Episode 2 excelled. With upgraded graphics, new environments and some truly emotional moments, Episode 2 picks up where Episode 1 left off and carries you through an emotional and exhilirating joyride of an experience. With new aspects of gameplay, some fun new friends, some more time with Alyx and some interesting revelations, Episode 2 explains some of those Where Episode 1 lacked, Episode 2 excelled. With upgraded graphics, new environments and some truly emotional moments, Episode 2 picks up where Episode 1 left off and carries you through an emotional and exhilirating joyride of an experience. With new aspects of gameplay, some fun new friends, some more time with Alyx and some interesting revelations, Episode 2 explains some of those questions you've been asking, and creates some more. Anyone who was expecting a 60 hour long epic journey need only look at the Episodic title to find the flaw in their reasoning and instead enjoy this episode for what it is, a masterpiece.… Expand
  20. BrandonJ
    Jan 21, 2010
    10
    Excellent! the drama between magnus and kliener was fun to watch. the puzzle to killing ratio was about the same as the rest, so its another masterpiece. although the crush every antlion grub achievement on steam has got to be the hardest one out there. also, someone commented on repetition of game play, well its not like a few weeks are going to change the complete game play just for Excellent! the drama between magnus and kliener was fun to watch. the puzzle to killing ratio was about the same as the rest, so its another masterpiece. although the crush every antlion grub achievement on steam has got to be the hardest one out there. also, someone commented on repetition of game play, well its not like a few weeks are going to change the complete game play just for this one game. And as a last comment i can't believe i predicted the ending withing a few minutes of playing it.… Expand
  21. 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!!
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. PatrickT.
    Nov 12, 2007
    10
    Arguably better than Half-Life 2, Episode 2 does not disappoint. It's short, but it's action-packed and tons of fun. It does make a few addition to the Half-Life 2 combat, so it's not just more Half-Life 2. Along with the other Orange Box games, money spent on Half-Life 2 Episode 2 is well spent.
  25. DanielA.
    Nov 15, 2007
    10
    Episode 2 makes Half-life 2 a must to everyone who likes FPS. The story-telling is simply amazing, the action is overwhelming and the graphics tough little out-of-date are drooling.
  26. LarsH.
    Nov 20, 2007
    10
    Best release in the HL family so far, so much fun and gives you a wonderful tense feeling with all the nice gfx.
  27. JimB.
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    It was worth every minute of the wait. Every. Single. Minute.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. JeanN.
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Cool, great graphics and full action.
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#9 Best 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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