Half-Life 2: Episode Two

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User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 2923 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 141 out of 2923
  3. Negative: 91 out of 2923

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  1. DavidM.
    Jul 7, 2008
    10
    Best episode of Half Life 2.
  2. NiyaziAker
    Jul 6, 2008
    10
    This game is truly amazing!, nothing close can match up to it.
  3. NikolayI.
    Jun 26, 2008
    9
    I'm sure the game is impressive - gameplay, storyline and characters are excellent. The only thing to worry about is graphics. The game was released in October 2007, but it doesn't support DX10 features or full dynamic shadows and detail level is very low... I know many gamers think graphics in this game isn't so important as gameplay, for example, but I think Source engine I'm sure the game is impressive - gameplay, storyline and characters are excellent. The only thing to worry about is graphics. The game was released in October 2007, but it doesn't support DX10 features or full dynamic shadows and detail level is very low... I know many gamers think graphics in this game isn't so important as gameplay, for example, but I think Source engine needs a serious modernization. P.S. Sorry for my English because I'm from Russia.… Expand
  4. Vaddlo
    Jun 17, 2008
    10
    That's the best game I have ever played!
  5. SamV.
    Jun 6, 2008
    7
    Good game, nice graphics, only... it's a litle bit short for it's price. Perhaps, give less attention to the graphic layout (because it's very good now!) and give more attention to make the game longer. Looking forward for episode 3.
  6. 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.
  7. KennyM.
    May 11, 2008
    10
    Everything about this game was amazing. The graphics, the story, and physics, and game play were extraordinary. I thought this game was better than Episode One but matched Half Life. The way the story flowed together made you want to keep on playing. I thought the best part of the game was how you could interact with the virtual world; even more than the previous games. If you love FPS, I Everything about this game was amazing. The graphics, the story, and physics, and game play were extraordinary. I thought this game was better than Episode One but matched Half Life. The way the story flowed together made you want to keep on playing. I thought the best part of the game was how you could interact with the virtual world; even more than the previous games. If you love FPS, I cant recommend this game enough.… Expand
  8. 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.
  9. Tiago
    Apr 16, 2008
    10
    Great storyline, characters and levels.
  10. RonaldA.
    Apr 14, 2008
    10
    Excellent continuation of the story, lots of fun, new baddies and weapons, everything you want in a sequeal PLUS Alex.
  11. GustavoD.
    Apr 11, 2008
    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.
  12. NeriusM
    Apr 11, 2008
    10
    Like all HL series... Awesome!
  13. 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.
  14. RobS.
    Mar 31, 2008
    10
    Half Life 2 is my favorite game of all time. Episode One was enjoyable, but not on the same scale. Episode Two, however, is pure awesomeness. The story, the characters, the animation, the level theme mix, the music, the controls, everything fits perfectly. It's only a shame it's shorter than HL 2, or it would be a better game.
  15. AdamW.
    Mar 22, 2008
    10
    Enjoyed every last bit of this game. The story line gets better and better. Can't contain my self for the next one to come out.
  16. Vaddlo
    Mar 21, 2008
    10
    That's the best game I have ever played!
  17. 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!
  18. Dedoz
    Mar 16, 2008
    10
    Great storytelling, great gameplay, great charecters, everything is great.
  19. JustinJ.
    Mar 10, 2008
    8
    They improved so much from half life 2 , graphics are awsome.. the only disadvantage is that the start is really slow and long.. and really got bored killing antilions for 2 hours.
  20. KorosuI.
    Mar 10, 2008
    10
    It's just the best part of the Half-Life series. Great experience, original gameplay, better dialogs and characters. I loved it all.
  21. KarelP.
    Mar 6, 2008
    6
    Has the experience for gamers to play.
  22. AndrewQ.
    Mar 3, 2008
    10
    Everything I have come to expect from Valve, repetitive puzzles, similar action sequences throughout, and BY GOD DO I LOVE IT!
  23. FlavioM.
    Mar 2, 2008
    9
    Marvelous expansion. If Ep1 was 2 times better than HL2, this is surely 3 times better. Tense, dense and brings a full load of emotions and more acknowledge of the characters feelings. 9.5. What holds it back from 10/10 is the old game mechanic.
  24. 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!
  25. PhilipB.
    Feb 27, 2008
    0
    Game won't run. Keep getting 'You do not have permissions to run HL2' and can't get it to work at all. All in all the experience has left me annoyed and out of pocket. A complete waste of time and money.
  26. Wildsnail
    Feb 24, 2008
    10
    Awesome! Valve seem unable to do wrong to me. The only game I've played that is better than this is Episode One and, in some areas, Ep Two improves on it! There has been some attention payed to the linearity of HL2 and Ep One, as this episode does have a bit more freedom in some areas but mostly it's just a continuation of everything I loved about Episode One. And the ending was Awesome! Valve seem unable to do wrong to me. The only game I've played that is better than this is Episode One and, in some areas, Ep Two improves on it! There has been some attention payed to the linearity of HL2 and Ep One, as this episode does have a bit more freedom in some areas but mostly it's just a continuation of everything I loved about Episode One. And the ending was a tour-de-force. Anyone who plays this must surely be desperate for the third episode. Thanks to Valve for this wonderful series!… Expand
  27. DevinN.
    Feb 23, 2008
    10
    I loved it! Storyline, action, voice acting, atmosphere, and those new cinematic eyecandy debris effects. Great game, The length is seriously not that bad, ep. 1 was 5.5 hours long plus ep. 2 which is 7 hours. Just 2 out of 3 episodes are only a couple hours shorter than hl2, all there together will be a pretty nice collection to the franchise. The ending is fantastic, the twist voice I loved it! Storyline, action, voice acting, atmosphere, and those new cinematic eyecandy debris effects. Great game, The length is seriously not that bad, ep. 1 was 5.5 hours long plus ep. 2 which is 7 hours. Just 2 out of 3 episodes are only a couple hours shorter than hl2, all there together will be a pretty nice collection to the franchise. The ending is fantastic, the twist voice acting, I felt a gut punch when I was watching the credits. Just means I'm emotionally gripped to the story... not many games do that. I can't wait for Left 4 Dead, The new portal, ep. 3 and what else they decide to throw into the next release! Could be the Blue Box for all we know! But I don't know how Valve is going to top the Orange Box 10 out of 10 for me.… Expand
  28. Novi4ekNone
    Feb 22, 2008
    10
    good game
  29. 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
  30. JamesL.
    Feb 13, 2008
    10
    This game deserves a high rating for one simple fact: Innovation There isn't a single new FPS out there, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. aside, that doesn't just follow a standard. Half-Life 2: Episode 2 not only breaks away from other FPS games, but even breaks away from the previous episodes, adding much more interactivity.
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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

Critic Reviews

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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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