Half-Life 2

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9.2

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  1. WastedTitanium
    Oct 15, 2022
    10
    Great game. Very long story. Some of the puzzles can be a bit tedious, like the cinder block seesaw, but this can easily be overlooked with how awesome the story and overall shooting throughout the game.
  2. AdskyiyDrochila
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    I met the game as a student, then I had a weak PC and I missed all the new items that came out for obvious reasons. Well, one day a friend calls me and says "Man, I started playing Half Life 2 yesterday, it was just something to play I assure you you won’t regret it” then I already knew about this game, but my hands didn’t reach to play because of sessions, lessons and so on. But still II met the game as a student, then I had a weak PC and I missed all the new items that came out for obvious reasons. Well, one day a friend calls me and says "Man, I started playing Half Life 2 yesterday, it was just something to play I assure you you won’t regret it” then I already knew about this game, but my hands didn’t reach to play because of sessions, lessons and so on. But still I found time to play it and what do you think is right I was delighted. First of all, the facial animation of the facial expressions of the character is well done in the game, how they move their bodies during the dialogue, how they are sad, happy, experiencing it all done at a good level even after 18 years it looks great. Also, what I really liked was the atmosphere, all these abandoned houses, mines, cities, it all looks very scary. It is especially well shown in the city of Ravenholm, where only zombies and Father Grigory remained from the townspeople. In general, these are all the pluses that are right for me I liked it, yes, I didn’t tell about the plot and weapons for the reason that, firstly, go through the game yourself, and secondly, I have nothing to say about weapons, it’s just good, no more, no less, let’s say the base. In general, I advise everyone to play this game as you like and download it wherever you want, you will not regret it. All the best :)… Expand
  3. brutforce1337
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    Genre-defining game. The greatest mix of story telling, shooter and exploring. Great physics and AI, graphics for the 2004 was extremely stunning and looking normal even now. Soundtrack is greatly complements the gameplay. Fantastic video game, thank u Valve.
  4. waifuviolenta
    Sep 25, 2022
    9
    If only all single player shooters could be this great. HL2 is the shining gold example of storytelling and game play all fused into the perfect package.
  5. Gliphy
    Sep 24, 2022
    5
    I don't hate this game, okay. It's just boring for me. I really love the first Half-Life but the second seems to me like tech-demo. City-17 is boring for me. Characters is boring for me. Plot is boring for me. Half-Life has its atmosphere. Labs, you know, everyone wants to kill you, militaries. I tried a lot to complete this game but I just can't. It's much bored than the first partI don't hate this game, okay. It's just boring for me. I really love the first Half-Life but the second seems to me like tech-demo. City-17 is boring for me. Characters is boring for me. Plot is boring for me. Half-Life has its atmosphere. Labs, you know, everyone wants to kill you, militaries. I tried a lot to complete this game but I just can't. It's much bored than the first part adventures of Gordon Freeman… Expand
  6. SCK_HZBLH
    Sep 24, 2022
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played. This game really fits in the Source Engine. Half-Life 2 has a great story. This game has a lot of great mods too such as Entropy Zero 2.
  7. KRChief
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    The physics, musics, graohics, ambience, story and characters... man there is nothing bad in this game and sector breaking fps story game
  8. KolesAdlerov
    Sep 14, 2022
    7
    Stereotypes about the "masterpiece" of HL2 (2004, not a modern one), like a litmus test, showed how poorly the average user thinks and how easy it is to make "everyone recognized 10/10" out of nothing. This is a half-baked sandbox with a lot of lazy conventions, huge empty spaces (often without a sane background) and COMPLETELY disabled enemy AI on cheap scripts. Also, Helicopter BossesStereotypes about the "masterpiece" of HL2 (2004, not a modern one), like a litmus test, showed how poorly the average user thinks and how easy it is to make "everyone recognized 10/10" out of nothing. This is a half-baked sandbox with a lot of lazy conventions, huge empty spaces (often without a sane background) and COMPLETELY disabled enemy AI on cheap scripts. Also, Helicopter Bosses with infinite mines, oppressive one-hole gameplay in vehicle missions and hordes of useless friendly NPCs from the CallOfDuty circus.

    * Manhack drones in collectors ARE EXTREMELY GOOD. Headcrab Shells on civilians ARE dramatically GOOD. The tunnels before the Citadel don't look too bad, to be honest (better - in Episode One).

    Physics - just a HAVOK-engine with issues when three bricks balance the protagonist on a swing. Puzzles are squalid in most.
    Graphics - good water, but FarCry1 is already there; not bad flames, but Unreal2 is already there; poor empty landscapes; awkward architecture with cheap textures; bad models and body-textures except for 2-3 faces; bad animations except for 2-3 faces.
    Story - the plot is not revealed, means "mocking_disregard"; characters are flat; feigned dialogues are just disgusting. First part of walkthrogh is boring, second part is more sickening than CallOfDuty. Look, out of a 5h30mins walktrough in total - 35mins of Airboat-mission, 35mins of Buggy-mission (and the Bridge), only 20mins of Ravenholm, 35mins of Prison_CoD_bullsh!t, 1h15mins of Urban_CoD_bullsh!t and 25mins of Citadel.

    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics [**] 7/10
    combat logic [scripts out of logic + the Gravity Gun nonsense] 4/10
    atmosphere (Ravenholm and Citadel only) 7/10

    Story [*] 7/10

    Graphics [*] 9/10

    Sounds & music [good standalone music, but stupid annoying sounds and warnings] 8/10

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    If you want real HALF-LIFE in the 21st century, just play Black Mesa.    … Expand
  9. m-tugkan
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    The best FPS game in the world, the physics engine, the AI, the action of the game, even the simple puzzles make this game unique in every field. It is a game that can be played even after years.
  10. sconeeee
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    There are no words to describe the quality and scope of a game that has stood the test of time as well as this game. If you haven't already played this masterpiece, do so now instead of reading these reviews.
  11. Stitch_Ha
    Sep 8, 2022
    9
    Эту игру знают все и у нее все в порядке со всем)
  12. MattchewHawk
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Half life 2 is the game that started a gaming revolution. Everything was compared to it after its release. And it changed gaming for the better after. If you haven't played it yes. Please do. It's an experience even in 2022
  13. Chemiker
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    Просто моё почтение 2004 год был хм 17 лет назад, как по мне хорошая графика даже сейчас!, сюжет (ну тут без возражений думаю) Было приятно переиграть вспомнить, осмыслить то что не понимал будучи ребенком (рейвенхольм как был неприятным и пугающем местом так и прошел проверку временем ( как и игра кстати) так таким и остался)
    В завершении думаю и в 2030 будут играть и превозносить шедевр    Просто моё почтение 2004 год был хм 17 лет назад, как по мне хорошая графика даже сейчас!, сюжет (ну тут без возражений думаю) Было приятно переиграть вспомнить, осмыслить то что не понимал будучи ребенком (рейвенхольм как был неприятным и пугающем местом так и прошел проверку временем ( как и игра кстати) так таким и остался)
    В завершении думаю и в 2030 будут играть и превозносить шедевр на века так сказать!
    А где халва 3? Да и не виар а на PC, и чтоб запомнился еще на 50 лет? Valve? Терпим и ждем!    … Expand
  14. RickPedroStalke
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    Te amo Gabe te AMO STEAM TE AMO HALF LIFE EL MEJOR JUEGO DE LA DECADA Y YA ESTA
  15. VirtualAK
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    This one game already deserves a 10 without me explaining why. But I am going to anyway. About 4 years ago, I finally got the chance to play Half-Life 2 after being introduced to every other major game/franchise made by Valve when I started my Steam account and the game is really good. After I played through the game, I started noticing how a lot of games take influence from not onlyThis one game already deserves a 10 without me explaining why. But I am going to anyway. About 4 years ago, I finally got the chance to play Half-Life 2 after being introduced to every other major game/franchise made by Valve when I started my Steam account and the game is really good. After I played through the game, I started noticing how a lot of games take influence from not only Half-Life 2 but the game engine made for it, the Source engine. Legit, almost every single thing in modern gaming can be traced back to this game and it's influence it made back when it was released (okay, maybe not the microtransactions but everything else, yeah). I recently played through the game again and I felt the same enjoyment I felt 4 years ago. Sometimes I didn't even need to actually play the game to feel enjoyment, I could just stand around doing nothing and still feel a sense of happiness. Overall, I think this game has withstood the test of time and will continue for years to come. The game does have some issues but for a 1st attempt at a sandbox action game like this, I appreciate what the game sets out to accomplish. In terms of the DLC (or Expansions if you wanna call it that), I think they are good as well. I just wish they didn't cancel the expanded storyline they had setup. Deathmatch and Lost Coast were a bit fun to explore but nothing else to really say. Once you play 5 minutes of both, you'll know everything these two side games have to offer. And I actually went back to play the original Half-Life and that too has some good things going for it (but to be honest I prefer Black Mesa, the unofficial remake of Half-Life but you can still buy it on Steam for $19.99). So yeah, play Half-Life 2 when you get a chance as it will not only serve as a welcome introduction into Steam but also a lot of video games. Anyways, thanks for reading. Peace out.… Expand
  16. ingari
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    The epitome of narrative FPS. It is a masterpiece of the century. The most commendable part of Half-Life 2 is that it's play-only, with no cutscenes.
  17. Dec4dence
    Aug 25, 2022
    9
    Well, everybody knows this legend.
    If we speak in 2022 about this game, i'll say...

    Graphics - 8/10. Old game, but the graphics still doesn't disturb or annoy you.
    Gameplay Mechanics - 10/10
    Sound Effects - 9/10
    Storyline - 10/10 Superb storyline!
    Characters - 10/10. Especially Alyx, and her father.
    Music - 9/10.
    Overall - 9/10

    Eh, you know. Valve games are always great.
  18. MagnusWolfX
    Aug 25, 2022
    8
    Very good game sticking back to its origins, superb gameplay. Characters and story also next level.
  19. zeromapping
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    The best sequel, among other universes and continuations of original stories. Thanks to this game, even more mods and other games have appeared.
    It's still nice to make mods and multiplayer maps for this game.
  20. Umami_
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    This game is the best of all time, my favorite out of the COUNTLESS I mean COUNTLESS Games I've played and even that is an understatement I love this game so much. I have beaten it about 40 times and have over 300 hours on it. Here's a shortened list of reasons why I love it 1. Story: The story in this game is so extensive, deep, and interesting Its great 2. Gameplay: This game is a comboThis game is the best of all time, my favorite out of the COUNTLESS I mean COUNTLESS Games I've played and even that is an understatement I love this game so much. I have beaten it about 40 times and have over 300 hours on it. Here's a shortened list of reasons why I love it 1. Story: The story in this game is so extensive, deep, and interesting Its great 2. Gameplay: This game is a combo of Satisfying, and Fun Gameplay. This Game has stood up for so many years if I could rate it 20/10 I would… Expand
  21. Sweix
    Aug 10, 2022
    10
    I can't really say anything that hasn't already been said. This game is great, period. I would consider it art that should be preserved through the centuries.
  22. christyguy
    Aug 9, 2022
    9
    Amazing game that shaped the entirety of my imagination, and moulded and influenced my entertainment interests for years.
  23. yepitslap
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece in all of the meanings of this word. You wouldn't believe how many boundaries the game broke when it came out, not only in its genre, but in the game industry as a whole. There's a reason why, as of writing this review, it has a "Must-play" badge on the website. If you told me, back in the day, that the second Half-Life would be even cooler than the first one, which I wasA masterpiece in all of the meanings of this word. You wouldn't believe how many boundaries the game broke when it came out, not only in its genre, but in the game industry as a whole. There's a reason why, as of writing this review, it has a "Must-play" badge on the website. If you told me, back in the day, that the second Half-Life would be even cooler than the first one, which I was already quite the fan of, I'd be pleasantly surprised. I'd even go as far as to say that the Half-Life universe as a whole changed my personality in some ways. So give it a try if you weren't able to in its peek popularity.… Expand
  24. hollowspillz
    Aug 3, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Half Life was one of those games that you’ll just never find anything like it. It’s almost impossible for you to genuinely dislike it. Amazing world building with great story-telling. A game that was way ahead of its time. That ending when G-Man appears is one of the best cliffhanger endings I’ve ever seen. For some reason I’m yet to play those two other episodes but I’ll get on them soon.… Expand
  25. Mishanski
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Classics of FPS genre which is still looking good. Music, atmosphere and plot makes it even better.
  26. Trollfacebuddy
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    It starts with one thing I don't know why
    It doesn't even matter how hard you try
    Keep that in mind, I designed this rhyme To explain in due time All I know Time is a valuable thing Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings Watch it count down to the end of the day The clock ticks life away It's so unreal Didn't look out below Watch the time go right out the window Tryin' to    It starts with one thing I don't know why
    It doesn't even matter how hard you try
    Keep that in mind, I designed this rhyme
    To explain in due time

    All I know
    Time is a valuable thing
    Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings
    Watch it count down to the end of the day
    The clock ticks life away

    It's so unreal
    Didn't look out below
    Watch the time go right out the window
    Tryin' to hold on, did-didn't even know
    I wasted it all just to watch you go

    I kept everything inside and even though I tried
    It all fell apart
    What it meant to me will eventually
    Be a memory of a time when I tried so hard

    I tried so hard and got so far
    But in the end it doesn't even matter
    I had to fall to lose it all
    But in the end it doesn't even matter

    One thing, I don't know why
    It doesn't even matter how hard you try
    Keep that in mind, I designed this rhyme
    To remind myself how I tried so hard

    In spite of the way you were mockin' me
    Acting like I was part of your property
    Remembering all the times you fought with me
    I'm surprised it got so far

    Things aren't the way they were before
    You wouldn't even recognize me anymore
    Not that you knew me back then
    But it all comes back to me in the end

    You kept everything inside and even though I tried
    It all fell apart
    What it meant to me will eventually
    Be a memory of a time when I tried so hard

    I tried so hard and got so far
    But in the end it doesn't even matter
    I had to fall to lose it all
    But in the end it doesn't even matter I've put my trust in you Pushed as far as I can go For all this There's only one thing you should know I've put my trust in you Pushed as far as I can go For all this There's only one thing you should know I tried so hard and got so far But in the end it doesn't even matter I had to fall to lose it all But in the end it doesn't even matter    … Expand
  27. nDix
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Total masterpiece, one of the most revolutionary games ever, totally marked the rest of FPS of the decade. There is quite a bit of HL2 in every modern shooter
  28. vidfraca
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado de valve, cada unos años siempre lo vuelvo a jugar porque la nostalgia me gana.Quizás en su momento no tenia los mejores gráficos, pero tiene una JUGABILIDAD muy fluida, que junto los PUZZLES y como se va desarrollando la HISTORIA lo hacen una experiencia muy entretenida para el jugador.
  29. DanilaV
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    I think this is the best PC game of all time. It will be possible to pass it even after many years
  30. KapralDominik
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Шедевр и топчик на все времена, расширивший границы графических возможностей и прокачавший геймплей до эталонных высот. До сих пор бодро и с интересом играется, сочетая идеальный баланс секций с перестрелками, решением головоломок и отдыхом в локациях с подачей сюжетной болтовни. Итого: 10.Шедевр и топчик на все времена, расширивший границы графических возможностей и прокачавший геймплей до эталонных высот. До сих пор бодро и с интересом играется, сочетая идеальный баланс секций с перестрелками, решением головоломок и отдыхом в локациях с подачей сюжетной болтовни. Итого: 10.
  31. Devastator1988
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    I beat the game twice and enjoyed almost every sec of it.
    The legendary gameplay with the various mechanics didn't bore me till the end.
  32. BenzoSt
    Jul 12, 2022
    8
    This game’s greatest strengths are its groundbreaking physics system, varied and satisfying weapons, memorable and well-scripted characters, and an interesting story that takes place in a dystopian future where humanity has been subjugated by mysterious aliens. The issues I take with this game are that checkpoints are too abundant (which makes dying inconsequential), and that explosivesThis game’s greatest strengths are its groundbreaking physics system, varied and satisfying weapons, memorable and well-scripted characters, and an interesting story that takes place in a dystopian future where humanity has been subjugated by mysterious aliens. The issues I take with this game are that checkpoints are too abundant (which makes dying inconsequential), and that explosives are disproportionately deadly. Nevertheless, a very good game with lots of great mods online, such as HL2: Update, MMod, Smod Redux, and Minerva: Metastasis. Also check out Freeman's Mind and Civil Protection by Ross Scott.… Expand
  33. Relenea
    Jul 11, 2022
    9
    Özgün hikaye anlatımı ve daha birçok konuda başarısını kanıtlamış Half-Life 2, çıktığı yıl düşünülmeksizin deneyimlenmesi gereken, klasik oyunlar arasına adını altın harflerle yazmış bir oyun.
  34. IrishPan
    Jul 8, 2022
    9
    Для меня эта игра разделила игровую индустрию на до ( то что я могу назвать олд скулом) и после, (нынешнее время) многие могут не согласится и сказать что халфа 2 уже тоже устаревшая, но по моему мнению даже сегодня эта игра способна многому научить разработчиков 92/100Для меня эта игра разделила игровую индустрию на до ( то что я могу назвать олд скулом) и после, (нынешнее время) многие могут не согласится и сказать что халфа 2 уже тоже устаревшая, но по моему мнению даже сегодня эта игра способна многому научить разработчиков 92/100
  35. Rustick
    Jul 7, 2022
    8
    для своего времени шедевр сюжет весьма неплох геймплей радует кроме транспортных миссий
  36. Nicominde
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not only was I surprised by the graphics and technical wonders of this 1$ 2004 game, but the story and ambience made it one of my favorite.… Expand
  37. sba246
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    5.2 hours in and kaboom action puzzles story bro buy this game got it with the orange box 10/10 play it.
  38. gingee
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Half-Life 2. Where do I begin?
    The Gameplay is 11/10, the V/O is FLAWLESS. In my multiple playthroughs (3 to be precise) I encountered 0 bugs. People say that the graphics are bad, and while yes, the graphics are a little dated, this was 2004! Compared to other games released in 2004, this is next-gen! If you haven't already, buy this game, in whatever way you can. This is a MUST play.
  39. SulfateNa
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    This is one of the good game that i played.In this game you can see a lot of beautiful locations good weapon and etc. I think its a gold standard and you need to play it.
  40. nickplays69
    Jun 21, 2022
    8
    Name a game that is this good, name one game that is as close as great Half-Life 2, not only does this game age amazing visually, it also aged gracefully by the combat and story, the combat is exiting, the story is carefully written, almost everything about the game is great, everything but the pacing and the Highway 17 chapter, the pacing is my biggest problem with the game, not only do IName a game that is this good, name one game that is as close as great Half-Life 2, not only does this game age amazing visually, it also aged gracefully by the combat and story, the combat is exiting, the story is carefully written, almost everything about the game is great, everything but the pacing and the Highway 17 chapter, the pacing is my biggest problem with the game, not only do I have to wait for the maps to load, but also there are these pauses between dialogues that rapidly bore me out, and Highway 17 is for me the worst chapter in the game, it's just a slug to get through, you have to constantly stop and get supplies that you probably don't even need, which is just so repetitive, but after you finish the chapter and got to the next one (Nova Prospekt) you immediately regain interest, I love this game no matter what, it's phenomenal, and the Battle of City 17 is the best part of the game, it truly feels like an actual war is happening, and other things that make Half Life 2 one of the best games of all time… Expand
  41. RighteousVote
    Jun 11, 2022
    8
    Vote apparently doesnt work without a "review" so here it is , i voted therefore i have been.
  42. Demon2017
    Jun 10, 2022
    9
    Игра, совершившая революция в игровой индустрии. Прорывная графика и физика, очень крутой искусственный интеллект, интересный сюжет и классная атмосфера. Единственный минут - это то, что часто приходится решать какие-то головоломки и лазить по люкам, что немного сбивает темп игры.Игра, совершившая революция в игровой индустрии. Прорывная графика и физика, очень крутой искусственный интеллект, интересный сюжет и классная атмосфера. Единственный минут - это то, что часто приходится решать какие-то головоломки и лазить по люкам, что немного сбивает темп игры.
  43. lookidont
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    i will always remember this game as the most revolutionary (and fun) the plot is a uniqe one, the voice actors are great, love the voice actor of alix vance. (-:
  44. Gazownik
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    One of the best FPS games from my childhood.
    Good simple story and pretty simple yet fun gameplay.
  45. sikvoyo
    Jun 5, 2022
    9
    an amazing game that is still good despite the fact it's 18 years old. must-play for every gamer!
  46. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    HL2 is flawless. I've played this again and again and again so many times because the story and execution is just out of this world. I can't express how much I have enjoyed this game.
  47. Gornostai
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    Легендарная игра, которая даже спустя время выглядит хорошо и играется интересно.
  48. JONY28
    May 26, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgogmgongigngjgngjgbdhbshavahabahshushsjzhdhdj… Expand
  49. Tomle1202
    May 21, 2022
    10
    Half-Life 2 is a timeless masterpiece that redefines what videogames are capable of.
  50. Teps228
    May 10, 2022
    10
    very interesting plot cool graphics some pluses waiting for half-life 3 continue 10 out 10 awesome!
  51. BoomerZoomer
    May 7, 2022
    9
    Finished it for the first time and it still holds up really well in every aspect
  52. Hiel_UFF
    May 5, 2022
    10
    El mejor juegos en primera persona y lo sigue siendo mas de 18años despues de su salida
  53. Id1KK
    May 4, 2022
    8
    amazing game, but every level past RavenHolm is mediocre at best, especially on a second playthrough, and the ending SUCKS. great game, it just isn't as good as the original.
  54. StarkAgentos
    Apr 30, 2022
    7
    Игра интересная. В ней есть много отсылок, например, отсылка на УССР. Отсюда пошло много мемов. "Подними эту банку!".. Геймплей интересный. Сюжет не особо. Но не обошлось и без минусов. Игра напрочь отказывается запускаться на windows 11. Из-за этого я смог в неё поиграть только в компьютерном клубе.Игра интересная. В ней есть много отсылок, например, отсылка на УССР. Отсюда пошло много мемов. "Подними эту банку!".. Геймплей интересный. Сюжет не особо. Но не обошлось и без минусов. Игра напрочь отказывается запускаться на windows 11. Из-за этого я смог в неё поиграть только в компьютерном клубе.
  55. WHITESIXOMAR
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    What a masterpiece. I considered myself as a casual gamer until half life one, I was a teen in 1998. That was the 1st time I took interest in a video game story, searched the internet for answers about XEN, black mesa, Gordon freeman and if valve was planning to continue this exciting venture.

    When Half life 2 was released in 2004, the engine, gameplay mechanics & storytelling was WAY    What a masterpiece. I considered myself as a casual gamer until half life one, I was a teen in 1998. That was the 1st time I took interest in a video game story, searched the internet for answers about XEN, black mesa, Gordon freeman and if valve was planning to continue this exciting venture.

    When Half life 2 was released in 2004, the engine, gameplay mechanics & storytelling was WAY ahead of its time, I must have completed the campaign several times by then. The whole thing was mind-blowing. Then, I became a passionate gamer.

    If we rate games in the context of when they were released, then we can all agree Half Life 2 is the best game ever. But, if we compare a game released in 2004 with games released almost 20 years later, there is no way to say it is the best game ever. Many modern games took the valve guidelines and created games that surpass HL2 in every way. We all valve lovers must admit to that.

    I've been a Valve fan since 1998. But there is something that I will never accept from them: their communication style. After the cliffhanger at the end of EPISODE II they got us all hooked asking for more, and they promised more. I understand from what was disclosed that they tried a couple of projects and nothing worked, so they abandoned it. But instead of telling us the truth, they kept us wishing for something that they knew they were not going to release. They even got mad at the gaming press, or they got awkward when asked about EPISODE III. This was like seeing my role model do something ethically wrong. I will never accept the way they chose to manage the situation by simply acting like nothing happened. We are making tons of money with steam, so don't bother us with half life questions.    … Expand
  56. Hulates
    Apr 11, 2022
    10
    Gelmiş geçmiş en iyi oyun olabilir . Hem hikaye hem grafik zamanına göre zaten en iyisi
  57. razMN
    Apr 10, 2022
    9
    Great innovation from the first game - everything is better and you quite understand why the game is taken as a classic and everyone wants a sequel. The story is great and the gameplay is awesome!

    The map design hasn't aged well - I'd be glad if NPCs gave you direction sometimes, some parts of it aren't really clear of where you need to go/what you need to do. Also, the game NEVER    Great innovation from the first game - everything is better and you quite understand why the game is taken as a classic and everyone wants a sequel. The story is great and the gameplay is awesome!

    The map design hasn't aged well - I'd be glad if NPCs gave you direction sometimes, some parts of it aren't really clear of where you need to go/what you need to do.

    Also, the game NEVER stops. You'll always be shooting stuff or doing something. Take some good pauses while playing it.    … Expand
  58. Nibsu
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    Many times said, but this is truly one of the best fps games ever made. Half-Life 2 has so much to offer and give. It has some sci-fi, some horror and some shooting. I still remember playing HL2 for the first time and my god did it feel dystopic and fascinating. I love how the world and story of Half-Life 2 is so mysterious and the ending of this game has one of the biggest cliffhangersMany times said, but this is truly one of the best fps games ever made. Half-Life 2 has so much to offer and give. It has some sci-fi, some horror and some shooting. I still remember playing HL2 for the first time and my god did it feel dystopic and fascinating. I love how the world and story of Half-Life 2 is so mysterious and the ending of this game has one of the biggest cliffhangers ever in the gaming history. A must play masterpiece!… Expand
  59. Yaav13
    Apr 7, 2022
    7
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 7.
  60. MoodLq
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    No bugs no errors no thing that makes you angry Its right perfect game in the world
  61. Kuzya_Zeleniy
    Mar 28, 2022
    8
    This is an incredible level for 2004! But nowadays it may be boring for some players. But even in 2022 it is a shooter that has a soul!
  62. LPDawid
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Pure classic, I played it back in 2005 and was blown away. Game is full of polished details, gameplay style is differential, immersion high, story engaging. It's one of THOSE games you love with all you heart and can replay for years without boredom.

    As if that was not enough, amount of user created content is huge - there is always something new to do.
  63. mariavkj
    Mar 19, 2022
    8
    Zerei agora, gostei muito

    Jogo leve d+ Ótima história Ótimos personagens Os gráficos são muito bons e envelheceram bem Você se sente dentro do jogo, você se agonia com os headcrabs, se apega aos personagens... Os "enigmas" também são algo memorável, minhas 30 horas de game foi tudo presa neles... Infelizmente não joguei o Half-Life 1 então não entendi muito da história, porém    Zerei agora, gostei muito

    Jogo leve d+
    Ótima história
    Ótimos personagens
    Os gráficos são muito bons e envelheceram bem
    Você se sente dentro do jogo, você se agonia com os headcrabs, se apega aos personagens...
    Os "enigmas" também são algo memorável, minhas 30 horas de game foi tudo presa neles...
    Infelizmente não joguei o Half-Life 1 então não entendi muito da história, porém mesmo sem entender continua um jogo FODA.    … Expand
  64. Diugo
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Still feels like a brand new game almost 20 years after its release. Engaging story, combat and an amazing ost makes this a must play for not only pc players but every gamer.
  65. everidey
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece, probably my most replayed game. Everything from the gameplay to the story is top notch.
  66. GoldCrusader
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    Very fun game and definetely worth a try. map design and environmental story telling is very good in quality. voice acting and animations used for npcs is top notch, the puzzles while easy feel rewarding, gunplay is good, sound effects are kinda meh, but the music is great. It's main downside is how linear it is. It should be like the original, where you had certain liberties that can makeVery fun game and definetely worth a try. map design and environmental story telling is very good in quality. voice acting and animations used for npcs is top notch, the puzzles while easy feel rewarding, gunplay is good, sound effects are kinda meh, but the music is great. It's main downside is how linear it is. It should be like the original, where you had certain liberties that can make someone's experience somewhat different that someone else's, but they wouldn't alter the game enough for it to be extremely different, for example, in the first game, you could find certain weapons earlier. In the sequel, the only thing you will get if you try to deviate from the already set path, you will get some hp back and some ammo. (also you could kill friendly npcs in the original but i don't want to seem like a psycho) Other than that, it's a game worth your time and i believe that everyone should play this game at least once.… Expand
  67. Logitech
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Это просто шедевр, ХОРОШАЯ ГРАФИКА,ИНТЕРЕСНЫЙ СЮЖЕТ,очень хорошие оружия,топовые локаций.персонажи.и ПРОСТО сногшибательные анимаций лиц особенно у алекса
  68. yuriy_mosiychuk
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Without a doubt a legendary game, deserves more than 10 points.
    Better, it hasn't come out yet. We are waiting for the third part.
  69. Yhhh
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game every made. Seriously best game ever made
    Don’t believe me. Play it Best game every made
    Period
  70. TimEngineer
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Для меня это была первая игра в серии халф лайф, я очень любил в неё играть. А также халф лайф 2 порадила мою любимую игру Garrys Mod, вообщем самая крутая игра 2004
  71. gilliamesk
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    best fps game in my whole lifetime. this war real fps game. only HL can be a rival against HL2
  72. NachoGameplays
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Revolución de los FPS. Envejeció bastante mal con el tiempo pero sigue siendo un clásico y una obra de arte.
  73. Uarabei
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    if i could, i would put 11 gravity guns out of 10.

    This is a game that any person who considers himself a gamer should play.
  74. gautamkumar633
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Half-Life 2 is one of the greatest first-person shooters of all time. Everything about this game is great.
  75. yangfanhong
    Feb 9, 2022
    8
    Epic game！The physical engine was so advanced at that time and it was so fun.
  76. nuckol
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    Одна из лучших игр всех времен. Сюжет +5 баллов, графика для тех времен +3 балла, Гордон Фриман +6 балла, ГДЕ HALF-LIFE 3 -4 балла
  77. PzKpfwIV
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    It still looks good after all these years, i don't remember how often i replayed that masterpiece.
  78. Pblo
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    Нельзя поставить этой игре какую-либо другую оценку. Передовая графика на то время, гейм дизайн, сюжет. Это эталон для сингловых игр.
  79. CoffeeMan8916
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    Legend Game Ever
    거대한 서사의 중심에 서서 긴 여행을 다녀온 느낌
    인류 게임역사에 남아야 할 명작
    유일하게 깔 점은 3를 안 내준다는 것 뿐이다
  80. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
    2004년작이라고는 믿을 수 없을정도의 그래픽과 게임구성..기술적 성취를 이 정도로 보여주면서 동시에 게임의 내실까지 잘 잡았다는건 역시 기적같다.
  81. ertyz
    Jan 13, 2022
    7
    high quality but bored
    ok game if I need to compare among all other games by the way
  82. fedec
    Jan 13, 2022
    10
    DE LOS MEJORES JUEGOS DE LA HISTORIA.
    Si el 1 hacía muchas cosas bien con el tema de la narrativa en tiempo real, acá se maximiza todo. Los primeros 15-20 minutos del juego se ponen siempre de ejemplo a la hora de explicar como se puede narrar o presentar historias en un videojuego sin necesidad de cinemáticas. También se perfecciona mucho el movimiento y la acción gracias al uso    DE LOS MEJORES JUEGOS DE LA HISTORIA.
    Si el 1 hacía muchas cosas bien con el tema de la narrativa en tiempo real, acá se maximiza todo. Los primeros 15-20 minutos del juego se ponen siempre de ejemplo a la hora de explicar como se puede narrar o presentar historias en un videojuego sin necesidad de cinemáticas. También se perfecciona mucho el movimiento y la acción gracias al uso excelente de las físicas.
    Divertido y variado de principio a fin.
    Queda en vos si jugas o no a uno de los mejores juegos de la historia.    … Expand
  83. Amorph0us
    Jan 6, 2022
    9
    It is considered by many the best game of all time. I agree it is one of the best, I really enjoyed it, found it intelligent and inventive, but this is not the kind of game I would put in the top. I cannot find myself playing it again after the first run.
  84. Thunder95
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games I have ever played its a roller coaster for me. Simply fantastic
  85. Papugarmer7
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    Es el mejor juego fps que existe, si eres gamer y no glorificas esta joya es que no eres un verdadero gamer, el juego tiene físicas casi reales o básicamente reales, Terror garantizado (más en el capítulo de ravenholm) mucha acción y demás (para la gente que dice que el juego es sobrevalorado es gente que ni siquiera a jugado el juego) aunque si las armas no son tan poderosas como en halfEs el mejor juego fps que existe, si eres gamer y no glorificas esta joya es que no eres un verdadero gamer, el juego tiene físicas casi reales o básicamente reales, Terror garantizado (más en el capítulo de ravenholm) mucha acción y demás (para la gente que dice que el juego es sobrevalorado es gente que ni siquiera a jugado el juego) aunque si las armas no son tan poderosas como en half life 1 pero el manipulador de campo de energía cero (pistola de gravedad) ayuda mucho.… Expand
  86. Naselone
    Dec 29, 2021
    10
    This is probably one of the best if not the best game you could find. The story is amazing and the game is polished like a diamond. Reminds me of the days it wasn't all about making the most money out of a franchise.
  87. forz1k
    Dec 29, 2021
    10
    Best game of the history /
  88. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    For Xbox 360
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 8
    Story: 9
    Total: 8.67
  89. Doomdabot046
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like how gman appears in ending and the strider fights in follow freeman.totally the best game in history(my opinion) I really like it and half life 1,half life 2 episodes were also good but not great like this.u must play this game I mean you will play this.… Expand
  90. User11234
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    this is the perfect example of a perfect game.
    Gameplay, story, animations, ai, physics, graphics(for the time), music, everything about this game is wonderful!
    This game can run on a potato, and it's very cheap on steam, so play this game! You won''t regret it!
  91. Emikaiser
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    O MELHOR JOGO QUE EU JA JOGUEI NA MINHA VIDA!! História perfeita, narrativa perfeita, personagens perfeitos, graficos perfeito, SIMPLESMENTE O MELHOR JOGO DO MUNDO!
  92. petrkozak13
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    One of my Top 10 games af all time. It's almost impossible to find anything bad here. I can replay it again and again and still be blown away by it.
  93. Edik191
    Dec 3, 2021
    9
    Очень годная игра. И в 2021 году ещё удивляет своим коммюнити. Выходят фанатские моды, и кампании. Совету пройти данную игру. Если хотите пройти с другом то есть в стиме модификация Synergy, желаю удачи
  94. Broyn
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    This is the best Half-Life I've seen and is the most groundbreaking in the series!

    PLOT The plot is very interesting in the game! We play again as Gordon Freeman, who survived a cascading resonance in the Black Mesa laboratory and was put into stasis by a mysterious man named G-Man. Freeman finds himself on Earth of the near future, where all power belongs to the alien government by    This is the best Half-Life I've seen and is the most groundbreaking in the series!

    PLOT
    The plot is very interesting in the game!
    We play again as Gordon Freeman, who survived a cascading resonance in the Black Mesa laboratory and was put into stasis by a mysterious man named G-Man. Freeman finds himself on Earth of the near future,
    where all power belongs to the alien government by the Alliance. The Alliance drove people to cities and makes them obey, siphoning all resources from the earth and suppressing the human instinct to reproduce. Those who disagree are destroyed by the Alliance units, so the fighters against the regime switched to guerrilla warfare.

    GAMEPLAY
    We play first person shooter
    in which you move through various levels. In addition to the standard weapon, Gordon also has a special gravity cannon, which allows him to manipulate physical objects, throwing circular saws, barrels of fuel at opponents, and solving puzzles with it. The game, to be honest, is very atmospheric to this day.

    GRAPHICS
    For 2004 this graphics was a breakthrough, HL2 is even better than Far Cry in terms of graphics! And now these graphics look good!

    PHYSICS
    Also in 2004, physics was also a breakthrough, and to be honest, I still like this kind of physics!

    ENEMIES:
    There are a lot of enemies in the game. here, even in the second part, several types of zombies and headcrabs brought in other new monsters
    ...

    CHARACTERS:
    In the game they are all memorable

    TOTAL:
    The game is masterpiece, this is a 10th anniversary game and it is the best game to this day
    I rate it 10/10 the game deserves it    … Expand
  95. The_Senate
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The best game ever! Here’s why.

    Great physics

    Good dialogue Unique and great storytelling Outstanding atmosphere

    Memorable characters

    A instant classic.
  96. Ave-Nar
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    A legendary game but not my genre. The story and atmosphere are good, the enemies, the weapons and the environment are diverse. Personally I didn't like the last few chapters.
  97. TheShadow13
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    I mean, what is to say about this legendary game, It pushed boundaries with its engine and physics like no other... A great successor to the first one.
  98. EriSChaves
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente incrível! É tão triste que a Valve não conte até 3! Seria maravilhoso uma sequencia deste game!
  99. Eniskirazuglum
    Nov 14, 2021
    1
    Çöp?! oynamaya değmez vakit kaybı . Sizlere tavsiyem diğer oyunlara göz atın.
  100. KitterKatster
    Nov 14, 2021
    8
    Its terrible that this game from 2004 still has the best physics. Well maybe not best BUT IT USES THEM thus making it the best. Some of the later levels drop in quality which is a shame. Weapon and enemy variety is less so then HL1 which is a shame. Pacing is alot slower then HL1, which isn't necessarly a bad thing but on your 5000th playthrough u kinda host_timescale it.
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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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