Half-Life 2

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9.2

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  1. SamN.
    May 23, 2006
    10
    Wow.
  2. AnthonyD.
    May 24, 2006
    9
    I loved the game however I was disappointed with the ending of it.
  3. BalazsS.
    May 28, 2006
    9
    Incredible! What I didn't like that there are only a few monsters in the game and the ending is a slapdash work not to mention the weapons.
  4. LukeM.
    May 28, 2006
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  5. DrewS.
    May 31, 2006
    10
    It may be impossible to match the ambience this game created.
  6. AnonymousMC
    Jun 11, 2006
    10
    The push back in dates were disappointing. And so was the ending. STEAM blows unless you have the right equipment for it. But throughout the bad ending and STEAM not delivering what I so rightly deserved [I bought the game], the gameplay, the graphics, and the all out layout of this game made every bad detail worth it. I give it a 10. 9 wouldn't do it. Anything lower would be a littleThe push back in dates were disappointing. And so was the ending. STEAM blows unless you have the right equipment for it. But throughout the bad ending and STEAM not delivering what I so rightly deserved [I bought the game], the gameplay, the graphics, and the all out layout of this game made every bad detail worth it. I give it a 10. 9 wouldn't do it. Anything lower would be a little [okay, a lot] unjust. It isn't perfect, but for todays standards, this game left me breathless, and it left me for me. Like a game should. Similar to God of War. Gameplay kept me hooked, the storyline going somewhere, the graphics were, dare I say, orgasmic. Hats off to you Valve. And STEAM, fix yourself up. The HL series lost fans to you, but fans loyal enough stayed with it and say the same as I. Can't wait for what else you have in store.

    - Always waiting,
    [ e X i l e ]    … Expand
  7. MichaelP.
    Jun 15, 2006
    10
    Exciting, edge-of-your seat game that immerses you in the very realistic, alternate world of Gordon Freeman.
  8. GraemS.
    Jun 19, 2006
    10
    A very gripping experience, taking you through this futuristic underground railroad. The ammunition capacity is realistic, the length of the game is great, the sound is pretty cool, and the graphics are near top-notch. But them greatest of all is the story. This game has one of the most fantastic and entertaining stories I have ever experienced! This is a truly revolutionary game, (in A very gripping experience, taking you through this futuristic underground railroad. The ammunition capacity is realistic, the length of the game is great, the sound is pretty cool, and the graphics are near top-notch. But them greatest of all is the story. This game has one of the most fantastic and entertaining stories I have ever experienced! This is a truly revolutionary game, (in terms of enjoyment) and should not be missed by anyone who enjoys the genre(s). The great thing about the Source engine is that you can be playing off of a medium-low end computer and still enjoy decent gameplay. But if you want to max it out, I recommend using a quality rig. ottom line: This is a fantastic, amazing, enthralling, and revolutionary game.… Expand
  9. AnonymousMC
    Jun 24, 2006
    10
    What is it about hl2 that makes it so awesome? The fact that every aspects of a good fps has been covered, from graphics to puzzles, and presented masterfully. Furthermore, unlike other games, the requirements we'rnt high upon release, i ran it on a ti4200 and 2.4 gig p4 and it still looks fantastic. Episode one rocked too, so keep it up!
  10. DeanM.
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    the variety of half life with less obvious puzzle tedium. graphics have made the game even more immersive than the original. oh and giving it a permanent place in my heart.
  11. BrandonR.
    Jul 11, 2006
    10
    Perfect by comparison to other FPS games, HL2 is the best game to ever hit the PC. It engages the player through so many different levels - everything from the anticipation of fear to the fun of using military tactics to command your team of resistence volunteers against an alien-dominating society. Nothing better than HL2 has yet been produced to date.
  12. TomppaHakla
    Jul 15, 2006
    10
    This is the best action shooter game ever!!! Nice graphic's and NICE STORY!!! i can't stop foe playing this again and again and again..
  13. MatheusR.
    Jul 19, 2006
    10
    the best game i see in my life.
  14. SamN.
    Jul 23, 2006
    10
    Wow.
  15. WilliamF.
    Jul 26, 2006
    10
    This game is amazing... Graphics.. Story... and its so realist, you feel like youre in the game!
  16. FabioL.
    Jul 31, 2006
    10
    Currently lacking time for a proper comment,all I can say is it can definetly be considered one of the greatest games of all time.
  17. WillL.
    Jul 31, 2006
    10
    The greatest game ive ever seen or played. (On a great PC like mine that is.)
  18. DmitriN.
    Aug 11, 2006
    10
    Best game of the world - forever!!!
  19. TeodorIkonomov
    Aug 14, 2006
    10
    The Best Game Ever
  20. NickR.
    Aug 14, 2006
    10
    Amazing. Simply amazing.
  21. SimonBlain
    Aug 16, 2006
    8
    [***SPOILERS***] I was merely 13 when I played the first Half-Life. I was a little Doom fiend back then and when I played Half-Life, I was a scared little wuss. The game didn't scare me, it was its music. But enough about that. I grew up in FPS games and I have loved just about any of them which I played. Even those with the crappy graphics from 1993. When I first set eyes on[***SPOILERS***] I was merely 13 when I played the first Half-Life. I was a little Doom fiend back then and when I played Half-Life, I was a scared little wuss. The game didn't scare me, it was its music. But enough about that. I grew up in FPS games and I have loved just about any of them which I played. Even those with the crappy graphics from 1993. When I first set eyes on Half-Life 2. I told myself: "My my, what a pretty little thing you are!" I saved it from its dusty EB Games shelf and bought it for my own. It proved cold to me, as Steam itself told me I couldn't do anything with this game until I had properly let it encrypt the game's data to ensure it wasn't a copied version. I could not refuse as I am a legit gamer. After an afternoon (just about) of attempting to install the game, I was satisfied to see its update finished. Over with that and up into the game I went. I was glad to see G-Man talk to me in such a kind way as when I left him in Half-Life 1. Then he sent me on to be chased by a ravenous Combine before I met Alyx (whom was indicated to me by Barney). Only then could I properly start defending myself. And only then did the game really start. The first few minutes of the game are all nothing but showing you how the physics work and that you can interact with characters around you. That, however, is a lie. You may think that: "Oh, I can toss items on people or make a barricade if ennemies attack me." Que nenni, my friend. The ENTIRE game is based on pure action, where gunfight follows stabs from the crowbar on alien heads or zombie headcrabs. My all-time fear factor, the Barnacle, made its return. How pretty is that thing now, compared to the Half-Life 1 model. It looks like it was meant to be: A plant. Half-Life 1's model looked much more like a stalagmite hanging from a mountain's roof. Monsters, all-timer classics are back with some cousins. Headcrabs come with three species now... The old ones, the fast headcrabs and the black poison headcrabs. The old headcrabs are fat and dumb. The fast headcrabs are ... well, fast. However they wish, they can harrass you with absolutely no let down until you've bashed them away with the crowbar. Black Headcrabs were balanced from their horribly startling attack. They make this sort of gremlin-ish warcry before dashing towards you with their gaping mouth. Contact, wherever they hit you, will drop your life to 1 HP. As it is a poison, your HEV suit will heal you gradually to your healthstate before the attack. That implies that if you're getting shot at that a headcrab hits you, you will instantly die. That is just about the only thing I loved, about the ennemies. The rest is for you to find out, if you haven't played. The A.I is silly. What happened to the marines in HL1 ? They were fast and effective, aside from those over-confident Combine warriors that stay in place, hoping their Kevlars will help them resist a shot from your .350 magnum. The world itself is vast and wealthy in graphical details. You'll come from a victorian neighbourhood, to a port, to a beach, to an old and dusty Jailing system and to the Citadel. The game itself makes absolutely no innovations as "physical engineering" has been seen in previous games. Some quirks look as though they might have been stolen from Quake 2, but are tossed aside as you just take a look at it all. The game in itself -can- be hard, if you are the kind to blindly run in and blast whoever's around you. But it can also be very fun, if you use your surroundings adequately. Certainly not the best game of all times, but certainly one of the best around so far.… Expand
  22. RandyM.
    Aug 23, 2006
    10
    Absolutely incredible. Half-Life 2 is an amazing experience the whole time. I was constantly finding myself with my jaw to the floor. Simply amazing.
  23. CristobalA.
    Aug 29, 2006
    10
    This the best game that can scare u can make u laught and other thingss but the bad thing is that what valve publish as the video preview doesnot come in the half life 2 and thats make u think other things but this the best game ever did and the episode
  24. AnonymousMC
    Sep 11, 2006
    9
    very well put togeather, good story, awesome game play.. but some minor glitches takes out of the game (shadows that project through items, clipping glitches in the wierdest place that you or key items get stuck on) once more through on the debug might have made this game a 10
  25. EraldoM.
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    No doubt this is the best 3D first person game due to its revolutionary CG technology, combined with a high degree of physics processing realism (acceleration, inertia, rotation and deformation of vehicles, gravity, material stress, explosions etc). Also, the player interactivity with AI objects is still the best one.
  26. Bobbobbo
    Sep 18, 2006
    10
    The best game I have ever played.
  27. JeffreyVanL.
    Sep 19, 2006
    10
    This is one of my favorite games of all time, by far.
  28. RyanM.
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    Fantastic Game left me wanting more.... where is my copy of Half-Life 2: Episode 1?
  29. LucasM.
    Sep 23, 2006
    10
    It's a great game. What more can I say?
  30. Bobbobbo
    Sep 25, 2006
    10
    The best game I have ever played.
  31. StephenG.
    Sep 25, 2006
    10
    Best game ever! First game anyones made where your in the cutscenes and it's the storyline that makes this a good game. If this was a movie (which it's going to be) it'll be a blockbuster
  32. JavierM.
    Sep 26, 2006
    10
    Best game in a while... Can't wait til Half Life 2 Episode Two
  33. MartijnH.
    Sep 27, 2006
    9
    Half-Life 2 is the best online. The episodes can beat it.
  34. JasonB.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    H-L 2 is amazing! Great combination of intense action and a compeling storyline.
  35. StevenC.
    Nov 11, 2007
    9
    I really love this game especially all the models,sharp details,sounds,graphics,and especially the blood man.The first time my 14 year old son played Ravenholme,freaked at it,seriously.
  36. JimA.
    Nov 13, 2007
    10
    Breathtaking. Superb. A masterpiece of the most epic proportions. While not flawless, the good FAR outweighs the bad. By far the greatest game I have ever played. I got it and played it once for PC when it came out, I got it in the PC version of the Orange Box and played it a second time, and I got it in the 360 version of the Orange Box and played it a third time. Never once in any of my Breathtaking. Superb. A masterpiece of the most epic proportions. While not flawless, the good FAR outweighs the bad. By far the greatest game I have ever played. I got it and played it once for PC when it came out, I got it in the PC version of the Orange Box and played it a second time, and I got it in the 360 version of the Orange Box and played it a third time. Never once in any of my three runs through the game, was I ever not astonished by the epic scale of this work of art. If you have not yet played Half Life 2, then I have but one question for you: WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?… Expand
  37. CharlesS.
    Nov 15, 2007
    10
    This is the best game for ever! Anybody whatever say!
  38. ThomasP.
    Nov 16, 2007
    10
    One of the best games, I´ve ever played.
  39. VianneyC.
    Nov 17, 2007
    10
    Half Life, since the first game, was innovator, i've never played a game like this before. It is a turnign point for the first person shooters.
  40. Walladish
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    The game makes your world look borring and not funny but.. in HL2 its totally differint. Its making one curious and THIS world is much more exciting and interesting so, GO TO HELL "netjak"!
  41. EdC.
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    One of the most engrossing games ever. I was glued to my screen for hours straight. Although linear at times, the game has such a high variety of environments that it never ceased to bore me. The enemy AI, despite what some seem to say was extremely bad, I thought was pretty good. True, enemies were never really faced with complicated decisions of tactics and the like, but they did flank One of the most engrossing games ever. I was glued to my screen for hours straight. Although linear at times, the game has such a high variety of environments that it never ceased to bore me. The enemy AI, despite what some seem to say was extremely bad, I thought was pretty good. True, enemies were never really faced with complicated decisions of tactics and the like, but they did flank and use cover. And they didn't rush you blindly (unless they had a shotgun). I also liked the lack of ammo that kept you scrounging or finding new ways to make use of the gravity gun, which, by the way, is simply put the most ingenious weapon ever designed in a video-game. Lastly, the story was excellent. Without an engrossing story, even the best of games can get tedious. This was an almost cinematic story, dishing out plenty of plot twists, reslationships, character backgrounds, and was generally just a really well-implemented part of this game. Any interested should buy. Any uninterested should buy anyway.… Expand
  42. BradD.
    Nov 24, 2007
    10
    A great game, takes you deep into the story line and gives a variety of killing options. One of the greatest FPS ive ever incountered.
  43. ghaliboy
    Nov 28, 2007
    9
    First of all, I love the 'ZOMG MAI PC JUST SPCD OVR RCMNDD BUT IT RUN LYK CRAP!$?:.. 0/10' You have a shite PC and the game will run like shite. I played HL2 Back when it came out but i then blew up my PC and lost my steam details and the cd as i moved house. I recently got Orange Box so i though i would play HL2 then Ep1 then Ep2 and i can say that without a doubt this is one First of all, I love the 'ZOMG MAI PC JUST SPCD OVR RCMNDD BUT IT RUN LYK CRAP!$?:.. 0/10' You have a shite PC and the game will run like shite. I played HL2 Back when it came out but i then blew up my PC and lost my steam details and the cd as i moved house. I recently got Orange Box so i though i would play HL2 then Ep1 then Ep2 and i can say that without a doubt this is one of the best story driven games i have ever played. Most of my mates who pan HL2 (and most games they play) will happily let me watch them play and i am constantly going oi wait up, look at that, i missed an enemy, see that valve over there turn it on and burn those guys, u missed those guys, burn that guy, stomp them.... and they just fly past the whole game, finish it in half a day and go 'ZOMG SHORTEST POS EVER IM SRS!$'... You need to play this game on medium or hard, make sure that you do your best not to die at all, look around at all the scenery and try not to rush through it. I would give it a 10 if maybe the npc animations werent a bit jagged and stiff. Superb game, huge reccomend from me, ignore all the low scores below.… Expand
  44. ApJe
    Oct 13, 2007
    9
    This game is just amazing, from its grafics to its storyline, though the AI could be improved just a little.
  45. Jim
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Excellent game. Great graphics and physics engines, the game blew my mind on what a first person shooter could be. Top notch scifi apocolyptic story.
  46. LukeM.
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  47. SockFoot
    Oct 16, 2007
    10
    Amazing game, and so well paced. The game always feels like it's pushing you, but it never overwhelms you. First time through it is better than sex.
  48. BobS.
    Jan 16, 2007
    10
    Amazing game. Great graphics, smooth gameplay, and that gravity gun is the best gun I've ever played with in a FPS.
  49. AuhudyqG.
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    Greatest game ever. It never fails to capture your complete attention. Ravenholm map in particular has great atmosphere few Fps hope to achieve.
  50. LukasK.
    Oct 19, 2007
    10
    Wow! One of the best games, i've ever played!
  51. RobM.
    Jan 19, 2007
    10
    Very good physics and lighting. I have no complaints, except that the enemy AI is actually pretty smart.
  52. JamesS.
    Dec 15, 2007
    10
    A beautiful game with an immersive plotline and stunning graphics. The one flaw: teammate AI. "I'm coming with you, Freeman! You're not leaving without me, Freeman! Let me just get in your way, Freeman!" Other than that, excellent.
  53. ThadM
    Dec 19, 2007
    10
    Best game ever made Bar maybe WoW its a undescribable gaming experience if you have not played this game buy it you will not regret it one thing that will annoy is the steam gaming platform but if your okay with waiting on longer load times then you will not be sad its playable over and over.
  54. KlemenK.
    Dec 19, 2007
    10
    This is the best game ever! It has good AI, very good graphics and sound!
  55. VanB.
    Dec 2, 2007
    10
    Probably one of the most innovative games out there. The Source Engine is a masterpiece. The HDR technology (which, sadly isn't used in this game) is beautiful, on a good computer of course. Graphics: 10 -Beautiful graphics, great physics. Awesome, even with a medium-high level graphics card. Although compared to current graphics technologies, it's a little rusty, but compared Probably one of the most innovative games out there. The Source Engine is a masterpiece. The HDR technology (which, sadly isn't used in this game) is beautiful, on a good computer of course. Graphics: 10 -Beautiful graphics, great physics. Awesome, even with a medium-high level graphics card. Although compared to current graphics technologies, it's a little rusty, but compared to 2004 graphics, it's amazing. Storyline: 8 -Great storyline, but I didn't really get sucked into it, but then again most FPS games have almost NO storyline at all. And if they do, it sucks. AI: 7 -I have to admit that this game's AI is kinda....stupid? But what would an FPS be if the AI is so smart that they do all the stuff for you? It's good enough, (at least they don't suicide) so stop whining. Gameplay: 10- I can't stress enough about the gameplay. It is absolutely amazing. Some parts are crazy, with bullets flying everywhere, complete chaos, but there are also many parts where its just you. Those parts are for you to calm down after a harrowing firefight. Many games don't have that, it's just fighting, fighting, and fighting. Too repetative. Of course, you'll need at least a mid-high level computer. If you don't, you can't fully appreciate the game. Trust me when I say this: Get a good graphics card. It will prepare you for when you get theHalf-Life 2 Episodes. Those have HDR technology (I think...) so if you want to play those, you'll need a good graphics card. Steam...Steam...Steam....everyone's complaining about it. To me it is one of the best ideas ever. Once you register your game, its yours forever. As always, there are hackers, but if you are smart with your account you should have no problems. Many times I lost a CD and the game is toast. But for this, all you do is register, and if you lose the CD, all you have to do is download it. It's very convenient. Great game. Great engine. Buy it. Or then again, buy the Orange Box.… Expand
  56. DanO.
    Jan 22, 2007
    10
    Heart pounding from start to finish, amazing story and AI.
  57. PutinVladimir
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    COOL!!!
  58. PatrickT.
    Dec 22, 2007
    10
    Awsome game, really looking forward to Episode 3.
  59. TeonisA
    Dec 26, 2007
    10
    Anyone who give HL2 lower than a 9 out of 10, that includes you big name reviewers up there, is nothing more than a jealous Halo fan. HL2 is is a required in any Top 5 FPS list.
  60. andrews.
    Dec 27, 2007
    10
    The physics, the spirit, the militia, the monsters, the zombies - everything is perfect.
  61. JoeMiller
    Dec 27, 2007
    10
    This is the best game ever. I nearly shit myself playing it.
  62. BobR.
    Dec 29, 2007
    10
    The most fun first person shooter ive had since return to castle wolfenstein. I cant get enough!
  63. Patrick
    Dec 29, 2007
    9
    Great game period. My only problem is how linear it is, but then again most games are so theres not much to do about that. For only $20 right now if you don't have it you should get it. For all those people who complain about Steam in their review: SHUT UP! Maybe I should complain about Windows' viruses in my review because you need the Windows platform to play the game! Judge Great game period. My only problem is how linear it is, but then again most games are so theres not much to do about that. For only $20 right now if you don't have it you should get it. For all those people who complain about Steam in their review: SHUT UP! Maybe I should complain about Windows' viruses in my review because you need the Windows platform to play the game! Judge the game on how it plays not what it plays on.… Expand
  64. RobertP.
    Oct 23, 2007
    10
    The best game ever. It has everything. It´s like watching a movie. You get the now the characters. I played it trough a hundred times, never get bored.
  65. fghfghfhhg
    Dec 30, 2007
    10
    This is the only game worth buying, apart from Wolfenstein Enemy Territory and Resident Evil.
  66. Bobbobbo
    Jan 28, 2007
    10
    The best game I have ever played.
  67. FranzP.
    Oct 29, 2007
    10
    Its one of the most impressive games ever!!!
  68. JoelF.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    This game is just amazing, even if you find one moment where you dont like the game, the next moment makes you regret thinking such blasphamey, MAKE A HALF LIFE 3
  69. SeanT.
    Feb 12, 2007
    10
    This game rocks.
  70. AlfredG.
    Feb 14, 2007
    10
    Truly the best game I have ever played. If you have never played Half-Life 2 you have been living under a rock.
  71. BoyanT.
    Mar 11, 2007
    10
    The Game is the best I have ever seen, is not just beautiful graphics, you can't stop play it until it end.
  72. JulienS.
    Mar 11, 2007
    10
    One of the most breathtaking games I have ever played. At times you almost wonder if you are still playing a game or if what is happening in front of you is real. All around surely this is the game of the year.
  73. TerranceH.
    Mar 16, 2007
    10
    Great game, loved it so much, I finished it 3 times. Now for Episode 1, 2 and 3.
  74. AnonymousMC
    Mar 31, 2007
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game and played through it a few times and lost many hours of sleep in just a few weeks. The graphics were purely stunning, the game play was really fun and really intense, and the puzzles that went along with the gravity gun added a lot to the game.
    Along with all the positive parts of the game, I never encountered something that inherently irked me or even    I thoroughly enjoyed this game and played through it a few times and lost many hours of sleep in just a few weeks. The graphics were purely stunning, the game play was really fun and really intense, and the puzzles that went along with the gravity gun added a lot to the game.
    Along with all the positive parts of the game, I never encountered something that inherently irked me or even made me think, "C'mon, why would the developers do that?"

    Overall it was an amazing game and this puny description of how much I liked it cannot fully convey my overall enjoyment of the game.    … Expand
  75. LukeM.
    May 15, 2007
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  76. Bobbobbo
    May 21, 2007
    10
    The best game I have ever played.
  77. AnonymousMC
    May 21, 2007
    10
    There is absolutley nothing wrong with this game, no flaws, no mistakes, perfect in every way. huge variety in enemies, weapons, and methods on how to play it. Phyisics are real life and the guns are geat, but marlon brando is to the godfather as Gravity gun is to this.
  78. LukeM.
    May 28, 2007
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  79. LuizM.
    Jun 18, 2007
    10
    I just finished this game, and it is simply amazing! No words can describe it! It's just beyond any FPS game! Just wow! If you are a fan of Half-Life, or even just someone who likes to play FPS games, you just HAVE to try this. It's challenging without being obscenely dificult, and it's hard where it's supposed to be. And the physics! This game feels amazingly real! I just finished this game, and it is simply amazing! No words can describe it! It's just beyond any FPS game! Just wow! If you are a fan of Half-Life, or even just someone who likes to play FPS games, you just HAVE to try this. It's challenging without being obscenely dificult, and it's hard where it's supposed to be. And the physics! This game feels amazingly real! Again... Just WOW!… Expand
  80. AnonymousMC
    Jun 25, 2007
    10
    This is the best game ever made not only the best out of all the PC games but its the best game out of every system game too including wii,360 and ps3. this game should have got a 100 rating because it beats out far cry by miles sorry to the guy below me but half-life will always win for its amazing storyline to its incredible graphics and physics engine and finally its greatestThis is the best game ever made not only the best out of all the PC games but its the best game out of every system game too including wii,360 and ps3. this game should have got a 100 rating because it beats out far cry by miles sorry to the guy below me but half-life will always win for its amazing storyline to its incredible graphics and physics engine and finally its greatest accomplishment ever its great endings always open for another sequel.… Expand
  81. CiobanuS.
    Jun 27, 2007
    10
    Perfect game. Nothing to say... Graphics, audio, physics, story all 10. PS: Dont understand why people gives low ratings for the long loadings. If your computer is old it doesent mean that the game sucks.
  82. AnonymousMC
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    The game is awesome, besides the fact that the single player storyline was too short, and that the driving levels were slightly boring. But what does make me incredibly irritated are the people who are giving reviews, and scoring this game a 0 due to steam. Incase you haven't noticed, we are scoring the game Half-Life 2, not the program Steam. -_-
  83. Craig
    Jul 28, 2007
    10
    For the first few weeks of playing this I though I *was* Gordon Freeman.
  84. LukeM.
    Jul 31, 2007
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  85. DavidB.
    Aug 16, 2007
    9
    Possably the best game ever created. Story is the best out of any game it's like playing a film. I cant wait to see what happens next. Keep it up valve.
  86. doscanasd
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    this game is beatiful and full action
  87. MitchMatley
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    Great game! Beat it many times! love playing it!
  88. DaveW
    Aug 25, 2007
    9
    What's that you say? How can Half-Life 1 be surpassed? Play Half-Life 2 to find out! Everything that made the original amazing plus so much more.
  89. Anglez
    Aug 26, 2007
    10
    I've played many games in my day, but this game was unlike any other. It was created as if VALVe knows what the players want in a game. A game where nearly any object can be used as a weapon. The storyline may seem as if it doesn't follow the path of Half-Life 1, I thought the same too, but I was very wrong. It completely makes sense and everything fits in perfectly. Half-Life I've played many games in my day, but this game was unlike any other. It was created as if VALVe knows what the players want in a game. A game where nearly any object can be used as a weapon. The storyline may seem as if it doesn't follow the path of Half-Life 1, I thought the same too, but I was very wrong. It completely makes sense and everything fits in perfectly. Half-Life isn't just a game, its a revolution in gaming as you know it. Say goodbye to non-physics games after this.… Expand
  90. KyleBarrett
    Aug 27, 2007
    10
    This game is amazing. From the enticing storyline to the innovative source engine. A lot of people don't realize how in-depth and many features the source engine has.
  91. ChrisDaleng
    Aug 28, 2007
    10
    I've played many good games in my life, but this take the cake! 10 / 10 !
  92. TeodorIkonomov
    Aug 29, 2007
    10
    The Best Game Ever
  93. MightySanta
    Sep 17, 2007
    10
    Half Life 2 is one of the best games ever made. If you don't have it you must get it!
  94. Rossl.
    Sep 21, 2007
    9
    Great Game! Hours and Hours of play! I cant say one bad thing really about half life 2 since there is a wide selection of mods and updates, so any bug i would usually have a cry about steam had made an update available promptly. Back to the one bad thing though Steam platform, Its great in the respect that if you scratch the game cd you can still play the game via download through the Great Game! Hours and Hours of play! I cant say one bad thing really about half life 2 since there is a wide selection of mods and updates, so any bug i would usually have a cry about steam had made an update available promptly. Back to the one bad thing though Steam platform, Its great in the respect that if you scratch the game cd you can still play the game via download through the steam server, however offline mode does not function all the time and you need a fast internet connection! All so suggest having a PC built for gaming, good graphics card, atleast a high ghz duo core and lots of ram, your just not going to be able to appreciate the detail that has gone into the HL2 engine, the physics or the gameplay with out these! Well done Value looking forward to Episode two coming out next month!!… Expand
  95. SamJ.
    Sep 22, 2007
    10
    LOVE it!
  96. AnonymousMC
    Sep 22, 2007
    9
    An utterly amazing game. Valve have improved a lot since half-life 1, adding much better graphics, incredible sound and an amazing range of weapons, including the best video game weapon of all time (according to GameTrailers), the Gravity Gun. Not only these things, but it is extremely realistic, except for the facts that you can move when being shot and you can walk perfectly normallyAn utterly amazing game. Valve have improved a lot since half-life 1, adding much better graphics, incredible sound and an amazing range of weapons, including the best video game weapon of all time (according to GameTrailers), the Gravity Gun. Not only these things, but it is extremely realistic, except for the facts that you can move when being shot and you can walk perfectly normally when you have fell from a height. Overall, a great game, and definitely worth the money.… Expand
  97. MalteB.
    Sep 23, 2007
    10
    Absolutely great game ... the graphics, the atmosphere, the game-design ... perfect! :)
  98. GeorgeS.
    Sep 24, 2007
    10
    Saying that Half-Life 2 deserves any less than a definite 9, and basing that opinion on the versatility of the engine is shocking. The evidence is there. It is one of the most modded games to date (Perhaps HL1 would stop it exclusively), and games are still being released on it. Have you SEEN team fortress 2? Half-Life 2 is 3 years old, and could still hold out today flawlessly. Outstanding.
  99. stevenw.
    Sep 28, 2007
    10
    It was the best game I have ever played. It had a great story to it too. It was like the best and favourite movie I have ever seen and you get to be a part of it!
  100. VoodooJD
    Nov 13, 2008
    10
    HL2 Set a bar to which all FPS game should aspire to achieve. Its mix of problem solving and action with a great plot driven story makes this title unmisable. HL2 was my 1st game after a long break in PC gaming for me, I had been playing console games solo for since I got my master system. This game works so well on so many levels I just couldn't believe I had neglated PC gaming for HL2 Set a bar to which all FPS game should aspire to achieve. Its mix of problem solving and action with a great plot driven story makes this title unmisable. HL2 was my 1st game after a long break in PC gaming for me, I had been playing console games solo for since I got my master system. This game works so well on so many levels I just couldn't believe I had neglated PC gaming for so many years. I was never a great fan of FPS games on the console format but some how HL2 ws able to offer a much more engrossing game that I just found hard to put down. This game has stood the test of time to as if you look at other games from the same year its quality and attention to detail still look crisp to many games being produced now. All in all a classic that everyone should own in my view.… Expand
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#1 Best PC Game of 2004
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. CPUGamer
    100
    Nothing less than a revolution in the gaming industry that will keep gamers busy for years to come, just as the original did.
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  2. Play.tm
    95
    An ephemeral and controversial ending, along with the few issues described above, means that for me, Half-Life 2, while a compelling and highly enjoyable game, falls short of the size of impact that the first title had on the gaming world.
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  3. Playboy
    100
    A graphics overhaul delivers detailed facial animations and sophisticated physics that leave battle zones strewn with debris after intense shootouts with shuffling corpses, overfed curstaceans and other assorted foes. [October, p.37]
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