Half-Life 2

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  1. Dellou
    Nov 13, 2021
    8
    Игра быстрей надоедает чем первая часть. Что то прям не то, прошлая часть была атмосферная, ты видел все события на глазах, тут же погнались скорей больше ща революцией чем за другими не менее важными аспектами игры
  2. ThePimpIsHere
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    Best. Source Game. Ever. Very rich and enjoyable story and likeable characters, easy to learn mechanics and cool level designs so this gets a 10/10!
  3. saeedgamer16
    Oct 26, 2021
    0
    The game is my best game forever.its graphic,gameplay,story and also its level design are in the highest level.Also its length its good and doesn't make the game boring.
    I will wait for half life 3.
    Thanks for your great game!
  4. MrFreemanVg
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    There is no need to interpret half-life anyway. I've played it 9 times and I can say that half - life 2 is an extremely good game, although everyone knows it. But even though I finished Half-Life 2 and half-life Alyx with love, I can't like half life 1, it seems too old to me.
  5. PublicNuisance
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    Half-Life 2 managed to do things that few sequels do. It actually fixed many of the issues I had with the original as well as get even better in other areas. It isn’t perfect but it is a damn fine game even almost seventeen years after it’s initial release at the time of writing this. In the original Half-Life I found climbing ladders to be a chore because you sped up them too fast asHalf-Life 2 managed to do things that few sequels do. It actually fixed many of the issues I had with the original as well as get even better in other areas. It isn’t perfect but it is a damn fine game even almost seventeen years after it’s initial release at the time of writing this. In the original Half-Life I found climbing ladders to be a chore because you sped up them too fast as well as took a lot of fall damage when you shot off them and landed. Well in Half-Life 2 you climbed ladders at a normal speed and fall damage was much better and more in line with what I would expect. I had also criticized the difficulty curve which I would say was far improved in the sequel. I didn’t feel at any time that things got much easier or harder, it was very consistent. On top of those fixes the voice acting was far improved. As well the sound effects were fantastic as were the physics and graphics for it’s time. The game offered an incredible atmosphere and world and many ways to interact with it. The battle scenes were fantastic with parts of buildings exploding and comrades coming to join the fight. I never minded that Half-Life took place in one facility but for those who did you traverse over a varied landscape with many locations and places the story takes you. Speaking of story the game was just as good as the original with a great cast of returning and new characters. As for non technical issues there was really only one: the controls on the air boat you drive was very loose and was a pain to control at times. There was the same enemies and weapons as before as well as several new types of both.

    I played Half-Life 2 on Linux. It never crashed on me. There were a few technical issues. One was texture pop in with grass. Another was the AI for comrades was just terrible. They were constantly getting in my way and blocking me in when indoors or in tight spaces which caused my death a few times. There was also one instance when driving a buggy where I had to park in a garage of a house and this proved to be impossible because the car wouldn’t fit. I got half way in which not only qualified as parking to complete the objective but I lost a bunch of health when I bumped the side of the garage going in. There were 4 AA settings; 6 AF settings; a V-Sync toggle; 9 other graphics options and an FOV slider that went from 75-90. You could change the difficulty level at any time as well as manually save at any time. Performance was fantastic which wasn’t surprising given the game’s age.

    Graphics Engine: Source
    Graphics API: OpenGL

    Graphics Settings: All Highest; 8x AA; 16x AF; blur off; V-Sync on; multi core rendering on; HDR full; 90 FOV; 1920x1080
    GPU Usage: 11-40 %
    VRAM Usage: 1064-1398 MB
    CPU Usage: 4-13 %
    RAM Usage: 2.5-3.3 GB
    Frame Rate: 129-144 FPS

    Half-Life 2 took the good parts of Half-Life and expanded on them while fixing what little warts the original had. It had a few stumbles along the way but nothing serious and in no way did they impact the fun of the game. It is a great game and worth every penny of it’s current asking price of $11.49 CAD. Just like the original it has several memorable moments and characters that stand the test of time. I finished the game in 12 hours and 56 minutes on the hard difficulty setting.

    My System:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 580 8GB Gaming X | Mesa 21.2.3 | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB | Manjaro 21.1.6 | Mate 1.26.0 | Kernel 5.14.10-1-MANJARO | AOC G2460P 1920*1080 @ 144hz    … Expand
  6. hange122
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    This game is such a masterpiece. You might be wondering why i gave it a 9/10? Because most parts was pretty confusing and made me stop continuing the campaign.
  7. AOXDOG
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 just became one of my favorite games of all time

    The story is about Gordon Freeman, who is awakened from his long slumber by the mysterious G-Man. Gordon finds himself in City 17, where the alien force known as the Combine has taken over Earth. It's Gordons job to pick up the crowbar once again to stop the alien's force that Gordon himself brought into this world all those    Half-Life 2 just became one of my favorite games of all time

    The story is about Gordon Freeman, who is awakened from his long slumber by the mysterious G-Man. Gordon finds himself in City 17, where the alien force known as the Combine has taken over Earth. It's Gordons job to pick up the crowbar once again to stop the alien's force that Gordon himself brought into this world all those years ago

    To think this game was released in 2004 blows my mind. The game was definitely was and still is impressive, the graphics and the mechanics, gameplay, and puzzles still hold up. If you haven't played Half-life 2, then take some time off and play this f*cking masterpiece of a game. Half-life 2 gets a 10 out of 10

    I could talk about this amazing game all day, but In the meantime... this is where I get off    … Expand
  8. johnsky
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    This is a gem of a game. A revolution. A complete rethinking of what is possible in terms of action and narration. An inspiration for thousands of games to come. You name it. This is, by far, one of the best corridor shooters ever created. The atmosphere is there. The characters are there, and for 2004, they look really good. The plot, while it has its fair share of stupidity, isThis is a gem of a game. A revolution. A complete rethinking of what is possible in terms of action and narration. An inspiration for thousands of games to come. You name it. This is, by far, one of the best corridor shooters ever created. The atmosphere is there. The characters are there, and for 2004, they look really good. The plot, while it has its fair share of stupidity, is ultimately alright. The voice acting is top notch. The music is crap. Total score of 9.… Expand
  9. deatsbybre
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Amazing game that does everything it sets out to do near perfectly, and still holds up incredibly well today. Not to mention it can run on a potato
  10. HyptoGamer
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Half-Life 2... Probably my favorite video game of all time. I might pop Half-Life for a bit of nostalgia here and there but Half-Life 2 has a special place in my heart so much that i can't just start the game and play it for the sake of playing it.
    When Half-Life 2 came i was in college and didn't basically have enough money to buy a new computer for playing it. I had my previous desktop for 8 years and its hardware was so old for playing Half-Life 2 at the time. I asked my parents for a new computer but i got rejected. So during 2004's summer i worked my ass to get some money by the end of october i had enough money to get a new computer and with a little help from my parents i bought a new desktop for Christmas and immediately started playing Half-Life 2 during the holiday. It was staight up the best time that i had in the world. Half-Life 2 genuinely surprised me to the point that i preferred it to the original halfway through the game. The new setting, characters, story and gameplay just surpassed the original in every imaginable way. Each chapter gave me a different feeling and mood just like the original. The world of Half-Life 2 is probably the best video game world ever created because it's so realistic and has so much character and identity built into it; it feels like valve creates the whole game based on the narrative structure and story and that's what makes Half-Life 2 so good because you feel there's a sense of story in each and every part of the game. Half-Life 2 is a must-play for every gamer out there and i can't name another game that defines the word interactive through its adventure.    … Expand
  11. TheSRG
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    Best game so far, i haven't played better. the atmosphere is amazing and of course so is the story too
  12. TheSikvel
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Perhaps the best game of its time that has stood the test of time. It is worth playing at least for the sake of acquaintance with the gaming industry. The plot is not bad, but the gameplay in our time is certainly not very interesting, but the interactivity is not bad.
  13. Woolee
    Sep 26, 2021
    8
    I just replayed Half-Life 2 again about a month ago. Even in 2011, seven years after its initial release, I am still reminded why Half-Life 2 is one of the greatest first-person shooters of all time. Not the greatest, but definitely one of them.
  14. NewVural89
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    The best fps game ever, the story is way above the gameplay time, is there a better fps game than this? i don't think even half life 3 can't beat this damn it's so good
  15. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
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  16. hwanin
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    From every aspect it was better than the first, except the immense intro and the cheeky and nasty G-man outro of the first game.

    I don't remember any bugs that made me angry (or is it just the good memories?! :) ).
    Even the game play was similarly long or longer than the extremely epic first one.
    This one well worth the price.
  17. Lidikmer
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    My favorite game, I just love it, for the time its graphics are phenomenal and until now they continue to impress me, its physics engine not to mention, the havok is still excellent today, if you did not play it what are you waiting for, it surpasses the original Half - Life 1, just great and its final boss surpasses that of 1
  18. Dnische
    Aug 29, 2021
    7
    Cult classic game ( according to the assurances of experienced gamers ) in fact constitutes a simple FPS with good physics and very little replayability. I admit that the graphics and animations were incredible for those times, and special mechanics such us Gravity gun were fresh and original, but still it is just another shooter no more, no less, with all these shooter games cliches thatCult classic game ( according to the assurances of experienced gamers ) in fact constitutes a simple FPS with good physics and very little replayability. I admit that the graphics and animations were incredible for those times, and special mechanics such us Gravity gun were fresh and original, but still it is just another shooter no more, no less, with all these shooter games cliches that were used in the first half life as well.

    The game is pretty fun though, so 7/10    … Expand
  19. GameBoyAdv4002
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    This game has aged spectacularly. It still looks like an optimised PS3 game, especially with the free HL2: Update mod. The world of Sector 17 is one of the most unique and interesting dystopias around and the moment to moment gameplay is excellent with the weapons feeling just right. Seems like 10/10, right? Well, the game suffers from spending too much time in single places. While thereThis game has aged spectacularly. It still looks like an optimised PS3 game, especially with the free HL2: Update mod. The world of Sector 17 is one of the most unique and interesting dystopias around and the moment to moment gameplay is excellent with the weapons feeling just right. Seems like 10/10, right? Well, the game suffers from spending too much time in single places. While there are lots of different and interesting areas, you end up spending too long in each of them, which leads to half of the chapters feeling like a drag. The gun selection isn't as good as in Half-Life 1 despite the better balance and handling and the soundtrack only has two or so stand-outs.… Expand
  20. SewAwOw
    Aug 15, 2021
    9
    Что сказать - классная игра, крутое продолжение первой части, в которой развилось всё - графика, сюжет, геймплей. А взаимодействие с окружающим миром вышло вообще на новый уровень, больше нигде не видел такой офигенной подачи графики. Да что сказать, даже ИИ врагов прилично так подтянули, на средней сложности не раз давали просраться))
    Короче, игра топ и уже классика.    Что сказать - классная игра, крутое продолжение первой части, в которой развилось всё - графика, сюжет, геймплей. А взаимодействие с окружающим миром вышло вообще на новый уровень, больше нигде не видел такой офигенной подачи графики. Да что сказать, даже ИИ врагов прилично так подтянули, на средней сложности не раз давали просраться))
    Короче, игра топ и уже классика.
  21. TheSonicFnafguy
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    My 2nd favorite Valve game , This game has a strong story with good game play and the guns are really good 10/10
  22. defenz
    Aug 8, 2021
    6
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  23. Papu_master
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
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  24. bruhman54
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    One of my favorite games Ive ever played. This game is what got me into singleplayer narrative games and made me realise the importance of them. It does everything better than Half Life 1. The only downside I would say is that the enemies were a bit more repetitive than in Half Life 1, but its a very minor detail the game is still great.
  25. JayTheKays
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    best game to ever exist, the graphics were absolutely phenomenal when it was released, and changed the fps and video game community forever.
  26. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
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  27. Hdhshsh
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    Best fps game ever Bdjdjsjsjshdhdhddhhdhddhdhfhfhfhfhfhfhfhfhfhfhhffhhdhdfhfhhdhd
  28. EatmeApart881
    Jul 20, 2021
    10
    Although i enjoyed the first game a bit more Half-Life 2 managed to surpass its predecessor in almost every way. The only thing that Half-Life 2 might have failed at was a less impressive AI for both enemies and allies compared to the first game but everything else is done to perfection. Nothing is perfect but Half-Life 2 feels like one of those games that gets everything right. From theAlthough i enjoyed the first game a bit more Half-Life 2 managed to surpass its predecessor in almost every way. The only thing that Half-Life 2 might have failed at was a less impressive AI for both enemies and allies compared to the first game but everything else is done to perfection. Nothing is perfect but Half-Life 2 feels like one of those games that gets everything right. From the story to the gameplay, Half-Life 2 feels like an artistic work that benefited from a lot of dedication and care. I didn't encounter one single glitch or bug in this game.
    Half-Life 2's opening sequence (just like the first game) is also one of the best video game intros ever made; from that point, you're in for a great and meaningful journey.
    It's funny that while i was playing Half-Life 2 it reminded of many other games like Bioshock or The Last of Us but in reality those games were inspired by Half-Life 2. This game's legacy is so rich and well-known that doesn't need more explaining.
    I highly recommend the sequel and to be honest, no sequel has ever come close to Half-Life 2's greatness and it might never come. Half-Life 2 deserves the word "perfect".    … Expand
  29. Nitemarezzz
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    Rated 10/10 because gordon freeman is god and gaming wouldnt be the same without him and valve. -1 because halo was better
  30. CosmosGamer27
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's rare for a game to make me play it twice in a row because that means there's something special about it; Half-Life 2 was one of those games.
    Although Half-Life 2 started really slow compared to Half-Life, its pacing and presentation makes up for it. In a matter of moments, you are introduced to an entire new world that looks and feels nothing like the Black Mesa Research Facility. There are new characters, some old ones and new npcs. Half-Life didn't have that much dialog for it to become a heavy character-driven story but Half-Life 2 changes that by introducing several layered and complex characters that have outstanding words of dialog. Half-Life 2 respects the players intelligence and let's the player himself unravels the mystery and reality behind events. Just like the previous game Half-Life 2 squeezes some very minor humor that feels real and humane alongside some very dark and serious moments and that enough shows Half-Life 2's brilliant writing.
    If you thought the original title's gameplay was kickass and engaging, well, Half-Life 2 will even surpass that. By the time this game came, there were no other video game that felt as immersive and adventurous as Half-Life 2. One thing that i forgot to mention in my Half-Life review was that Marc Laidlaw (the genius writer behind the games) wrote the game in a way and shape that feels like one coherent plot. Half-Life 2's sophisticated story-telling might confuse you at first but for the people who don't care, the gameplay will certainly engage their brain in some very tight and challenging situations.
    Half-Life 2's legacy can be seen at many other video games like The Last of Us, Bioshock, Counter-Strike, Red faction and even Dishonored. It's funny how Valve presented a video game that felt more real and complex than any other action adventure movie Hollywood made since 70's. Half-Life 2 was one of those video games that poked at other industries and said just take a look at this franchise and you won't look away.
    The graphics and visuals aged like a fine wine if you play on a mid-range or higher computer these days, you won't even feel this game is from 2004.
    I can say alot about this masterpiece but let me make it easier for you, go play the first two Half-Life games and experience probably the best first-person shooter experience that is out there or maybe some of the best video games ever made. My final score: 10/10    … Expand
  31. ilya_zotov24
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    _Good game _
  32. Schmchr
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    To this day it is an amazing game to play, in 2004 without a doubt it was the best game ever made and it deserved to have won the GOTY award.
  33. Torment3837
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Oh come on people! What are you buzzing about? Half-Life 2? A sequel to the 1998 classic?
    Well my friends, yes, we are talking out probably the most ambitious video game sequel ever made. Half-Life 2 exactly did whatever Half-Life did for first-person shooters in the 90's but this time for modern games. Before Bioshock, The Last of Us, Dishonored and even Portal, Half-Life 2 carved a    Oh come on people! What are you buzzing about? Half-Life 2? A sequel to the 1998 classic?
    Well my friends, yes, we are talking out probably the most ambitious video game sequel ever made. Half-Life 2 exactly did whatever Half-Life did for first-person shooters in the 90's but this time for modern games. Before Bioshock, The Last of Us, Dishonored and even Portal, Half-Life 2 carved a legacy that haunted video games and video game sequels for years ; it drew an standard that hasn't been broken yet. My professional review of this game might take hours to write and edit here but hear my words; Half-Life 2 will surprise you and leave wanting more for eternity, that's how much good this game this.
    Like after watching The godfather Part II, we all wanted to see a proper ending to Michael's story and arc but we never did, i mean... we did but 16 years later and yet we are all still waiting for a title to wrap up the philosophical action-packed story of the legendary Half-Life saga.    … Expand
  34. SergeantSoz
    Jul 9, 2021
    10
    I remember when this came out when I was a kid. I didn’t have a computer that could handle this game. I didn’t play it until 2007 with the Orange Box and even 3 years later, the graphics, physics and AI that everyone was raving about, aged like fine wine and still wowed me. The wait was worth it and I’ll admit i was obsessed with it because i couldn’t play it. It has a very immersiveI remember when this came out when I was a kid. I didn’t have a computer that could handle this game. I didn’t play it until 2007 with the Orange Box and even 3 years later, the graphics, physics and AI that everyone was raving about, aged like fine wine and still wowed me. The wait was worth it and I’ll admit i was obsessed with it because i couldn’t play it. It has a very immersive environment with great NPCs. This game is a big part of gaming history and everyone should play it. Even in 2021 it’s still fun as hell.… Expand
  35. Tromble
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Half Life 2 is an absolute wonder to experience.

    Although the second half begins to drag the plethora of fantastic level design and gameplay concepts more than makes up for it.

    Half Life 2 is without doubt on of the greatest games ever created.
  36. SneakingTom
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    A very late review, but this game is spectacular, amazing, and memorable, i feel lonely sometimes in this game, but hey great game!
  37. Correspond76
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Half-Life couldn't escape the flawed masterpiece category but the sequel might be near-perfect. The troubled development of Half-Life 2 is known and studied alot by video game enthusiasts and it's no secret. Valve wanted to create the most ambitious video game ever sequel ever made. The different themes and styles the game went through, huge ambitions to make the best pc video gameHalf-Life couldn't escape the flawed masterpiece category but the sequel might be near-perfect. The troubled development of Half-Life 2 is known and studied alot by video game enthusiasts and it's no secret. Valve wanted to create the most ambitious video game ever sequel ever made. The different themes and styles the game went through, huge ambitions to make the best pc video game ever...
    But how the shipped game turned out? We're going to find out soon.
    From the start Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 proves it's a sequel to the original by putting you right in another train... But now to City 17. As you walk out of the train you hear a man talking and embracing the ridership but as people go to the city's entrance they are met by guards who abuse them, this is one of Half-Life 2's brilliance. The warm welcome contrasts with the real life, this is when you realize there's something wrong. Half-Life 2's story needs your full attention to be understood. You don't know how many years have past since the original game or what is happening.
    Half-Life 2's gameplay is even more satisfying to play and Valve improved the balance between the weapons a lot. Half-Life 2's levels are genuine. They are skillfully-designed, filled with secrets and they evoke a sense of wonder. Half-Life 2 did what a sequel should do and even went beyond that and it is truly the best pc video game ever made.    … Expand
  38. Goodbadcritic45
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 was hyped with its modern graphics, facial animations, smart AI and etc but was praised for its narrative, story-telling, level design and gameplay. Half-Life 2 shocked the world when it came in 2004, it demonstrated how deep and thoughtful a video game can be. From its music to gameplay to characters and setting, Half-Life 2 evoked a sense of uniqness that no other game hadHalf-Life 2 was hyped with its modern graphics, facial animations, smart AI and etc but was praised for its narrative, story-telling, level design and gameplay. Half-Life 2 shocked the world when it came in 2004, it demonstrated how deep and thoughtful a video game can be. From its music to gameplay to characters and setting, Half-Life 2 evoked a sense of uniqness that no other game had captured before, but if you played the game, you would still say that the game is in the same universe as the original Half-Life. Half-Life 2's level design broke new grounds in terms of how developers approached level design in video games, its influence is clearly visible in the titles that came after it. The gameplay is still simple but more complex than the original. This time instead of shoving new weapons down your throat, Valve came up with something that changed weapon design forever: THE GRAVITY GUN. Half-Life 2 played with different themes like Survival Horror, revolution, mystery, alienation, colonialism and etc. It's so fascinating how much content and detail a single video game can pack into its narrative and present all of them via groundbreaking story-telling methods. Half-Life 2 was great and surprised the whole world and showed how video game sequels should be. It set a new standard for video game sequels that hasn't been broken yet. Half-Life 2 might lack the classic charm of the original Half-Life but it certainly offers its own unique taste. My only complaint with the sequel might be the A.I, because some enemies are not as much fun to fight compared to Half-Life and your allies sometimes act a bit stupid but that's okay, Half-Life 2 definitely made up for that little mistake. The game is more complete and coherent than the original game, although the pacing might feel a bit off but the depth and charm of the story will certainly make you forget about that.… Expand
  39. DERPmaster7
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 is definitely one of the most influential games of all time. The graphics are dated today but were extremely good when the game first came out in 2004 and looked better than most games up to around 2008. It also has an extremely interactive world full of physics-based props and items that no other game at the time could rival.

    The gameplay itself is also flawless with smooth    Half-Life 2 is definitely one of the most influential games of all time. The graphics are dated today but were extremely good when the game first came out in 2004 and looked better than most games up to around 2008. It also has an extremely interactive world full of physics-based props and items that no other game at the time could rival.

    The gameplay itself is also flawless with smooth transitions between levels, no useless cutscenes, interesting characters, and a damn good story. Even me who usually doesn't like story-driven games still absolutely loved playing through the whole thing. 10/10    … Expand
  40. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Топ тогда, топ сейчас, топ потом. Сколько не перепрохожу игру каждые 5 лет, а она всё та же.
  41. SAIF-544
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like game and best game if I think that ccccccccccccccccxcccccccccccccccccccc… Expand
  42. Ncr09
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    This game best FPS in the World because this game provide different experience
  43. Ka3rA_freeman
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    بی نقص ترین گیمی که پلی دادم و واقعا جذاب بود برام
    با اینکه من هف لایف یکو ترجیح میدم ولی این گیم هم بهترین گیمی که در عمرم پلی دادم من گیم های زیادی مثل لست دو و رد دد دو و....
    پلی دادم ولی این گیم حسی داد بهم که بقیه ی گیما هنوز نداده به امید دیدن نسخه سوم این بازی    بی نقص ترین گیمی که پلی دادم و واقعا جذاب بود برام
    با اینکه من هف لایف یکو ترجیح میدم ولی این گیم هم بهترین گیمی که در عمرم پلی دادم من گیم های زیادی مثل لست دو و رد دد دو و....
    پلی دادم ولی این گیم حسی داد بهم که بقیه ی گیما هنوز نداده
    به امید دیدن نسخه سوم این بازی
  44. Politicalgamer7
    May 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Half-Life 2 went beyond my expectations, i always tend to keep my expectations moderate, but for a sequel with a Half-Life name on it, my expectations are definitely going to be high and Half-Life 2 surpassed those even.
    Even considering today's standards, Half-Life 2 is a classic all the way, Having the most advanced story, narration and gameplay back in the day, Half-Life 2 amazed even the ones not involved in the video game industry. Half-Life 2 was ten years ahead of its time and today, it is even better than many of the shooters out there because what Half-Life 2 wanted to be was the most revolutionary video game ever made and to be honest at the time it was the most revolutionary game ever made, and today Half-Life 2 is perfection of all the elements that a video game needs to have to be called a masterpiece. In my opinion Half-Life 2 went beyond a video game and became an unforgettable work of art and you might ask how? there are some reasons:
    1. Adding multiple genres and themes to one story. The story-telling aspect of Half-Life games simply makes each game a closet filled with plotlines and concepts. 2. Mature and disturbing ideas that are gut-wrenching even today.

    3. A sense of Isolation and terror, always being worried that you are going to lose this war, the sun is bright but people are dying every second. 4. Dictation and considering yourself a higher mind, Breen wasn't a bad person but his idiotic mind map ruined him. The delusion that being the administrator of a secret big science team makes him the admistrator of a whole nation ruined him in his ideas and beliefs.

    5. Artistic areas and level design, Valve is a completionist and purist, they tend to spend a lot of time researching around their levels and mythologies behind them and that's what makes their levels more like a playground rather than a level, their whole loading technology makes this game more like an adventure.
    At the end Half-Life 2 is one of the best out there and FOR ME the best video game ever made.    … Expand
  45. BrainlessCowork
    May 26, 2021
    9
    Wow just wow! Half Life 2 is one of the best games ever made hands down. If your an avid PC player and still haven't played a Half Life game your doing yourself a disservice.
  46. BoogieReviewer
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 took the formula to a whole new level; the story-telling aspects were beyond what a game could imagine back in 2004, the gameplay felt as satisfying as it felt real. The soundtrack was thought-provoking as hell, The characters were iconic and memorable with different characteristics that get unfolded as we progress in the game, the dialog in this game is expertly-written withHalf-Life 2 took the formula to a whole new level; the story-telling aspects were beyond what a game could imagine back in 2004, the gameplay felt as satisfying as it felt real. The soundtrack was thought-provoking as hell, The characters were iconic and memorable with different characteristics that get unfolded as we progress in the game, the dialog in this game is expertly-written with deep moments. There is not even a dull moment in this game as the game swaps between genres and gameplay styles. With a ton of innovations, Half-Life 2 changed the industry forever and to be honest changed the way i looked at video games too, Half-Life 2's story and its elements really surpassed my expectations for a video game, they were just on a whole other level. Halo 2 deserves some credit here too for its fantastic story but i felt Half-Life 2's themes were a lot more mature and established. Half-Life 2 really impacted me and although i haven't played the episodes yet, the game was awesome. The gameplay wasn't perfect but everything else felt like it was detailed and carved perfectly.… Expand
  47. GogglesofCritic
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 perfected everything that we expect to see in a video game. The facial animations were beyond good, the voice acting was top-notch, the story was better than any Hollywood movie that year and had more realistic and thought-provoking themes that most of the sci-fi movies. Half-Life 2 was true sci-fi mixed with different genres and styles that made the game feel unique andHalf-Life 2 perfected everything that we expect to see in a video game. The facial animations were beyond good, the voice acting was top-notch, the story was better than any Hollywood movie that year and had more realistic and thought-provoking themes that most of the sci-fi movies. Half-Life 2 was true sci-fi mixed with different genres and styles that made the game feel unique and different than any other video game at the time. Things like Ravenholm and the gravity gun were so revolutionary for their time.… Expand
  48. SadenRedTT63
    May 20, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 will be a surprising experience for every first-person shooter fan out there. Half-Life 2 simply raised the bar and showed how complicated a video game can be. All the characters were compelling, they had meaningful interactions with each other, the gameplay felt so varied, the story felt different than any other video game that had been released until that point; the voiceHalf-Life 2 will be a surprising experience for every first-person shooter fan out there. Half-Life 2 simply raised the bar and showed how complicated a video game can be. All the characters were compelling, they had meaningful interactions with each other, the gameplay felt so varied, the story felt different than any other video game that had been released until that point; the voice acting was beyond good and the dialog was simply unrivaled at the time. Half-Life 2 presented a perfect interactive experience that explored different genres, themes and designs all in one game. Valve made several genius decisions with the game like making your arsenal a bit smaller by adding the gravity gun, deviating from the horror genre and going into a more mature style, focusing alot on facial animations to make the characters as realistic as possible, making the gameplay as varied as possible so there will always be something new for the player, making the story-telling more complex, adding compelling characters with different personalities and attitudes that interact with each other through expertly-written dialog moments. The script felt as coherent as possible, the game had form and structure and the direction was so smart. One of the best video games of all time, Half-Life 2 surpassed the original in every aspect. The soundtrack was also very unique and deep.… Expand
  49. Hormanee
    May 20, 2021
    10
    The Sequel to the award winning game was released 6 years after the original and how it played? Did it offer anything new?
    Well, boys and girls i have to announce that Half-Life 2 surpassed everyone's expectations. Just like the original Half-Life 2 blew everyone's mind back in 2004 and revolutionized PC gaming once more . I think experiences like Half-Life 2 are the type that we need more    The Sequel to the award winning game was released 6 years after the original and how it played? Did it offer anything new?
    Well, boys and girls i have to announce that Half-Life 2 surpassed everyone's expectations. Just like the original Half-Life 2 blew everyone's mind back in 2004 and revolutionized PC gaming once more . I think experiences like Half-Life 2 are the type that we need more these days, games that have many genres and themes and present new and innovative ideas and concepts, games that take full advantage of a creative force behind them, seriously Half-Life 2 innovated like no other game.    … Expand
  50. HarborMan3838
    May 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I always thought what Half-Life 2 beta could have been but after studying it, i understood that it was a mess. The retail version of Half-Life 2 is by far considered to be one of the best video games ever made, alongside other notable titles like Bioshock and Halo but why few people still doubt the greatness of this game, my friend was a big fan of Half-Life and its novel-like story-telling but after playing the award-winning sequel he said he preferred the original... But why is that? Half-Life 2 tries so many different things and overall is a completely new and fresh experience. I bet for a casual fps player Half-Life 2 can be a bit too good, i always loved studying first-person video games as they offer the most immersive experience because you are in the shoes of someone who is responsible for everything that happens surrounds him, but what made Valve change the original Half-Life 2 that was more in favor with the original game? Because the beta version lacked consistency in its art style and Narrative, it contained less-interesting characters that were more of a symbol rather than a compelling character. There was still the connection between the narrative and the concepts that they were going to put in the environments but The Final Half-Life 2 was a product of precise pacing, structured narrative, compelling characters, a more relatable world that has its own unique concepts and a better story in my opinion. Half-Life 2 is one of the best video games that inspired the whole industry to approach a more serious take on the narrative and characters they put into their video games.… Expand
  51. CerafM
    May 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are so many things that Half-Life 2 is known for; realistic graphics, meta narrative, excellent voice acting, flawless pacing, amazing story, memorable characters and so on. But one thing that i really think was revolutionary with Half-Life 2 was it playing with different genres and styles. Half-Life 2 carries many themes and concepts that were simply too much for a video game back in 2004, and i think that's what makes this brilliant sequel so special, for example Ravenholm is a example of what other countries can do to a nation, and how horrible and terrifying it is. City 17 is the symbol of many dictator countries, the final moments of the game are saying that it does not matter how much powerful you are, you're still being controlled. The game is showing how many countries make many promises with no value to them, a society that is rotting, a hero that is being controlled, a powerful open mind that has a weak body to protect it, a girl that is too rogue to be precise, and it is showing there is always a betrayer among us. Half-Life 2 dropped our jaws until Bioshock came and completely pulled it off. Half-Life 2 just like the original was a milestone in gaming, even if you don't like it you can say it was too deep and bold for its time.… Expand
  52. FabuJono
    May 17, 2021
    10
    It's been more than 16 years since Half-Life 2's initial release and i and the video game industry have changed a lot since then, but why and how Half-Life 2 still holds up today? Half-Life 2 is a kind of sequel that offers a whole new take on the half-life formula, Half-Life 2 was one of the very first games that introduced multi-genre in video games. If the the first one was aIt's been more than 16 years since Half-Life 2's initial release and i and the video game industry have changed a lot since then, but why and how Half-Life 2 still holds up today? Half-Life 2 is a kind of sequel that offers a whole new take on the half-life formula, Half-Life 2 was one of the very first games that introduced multi-genre in video games. If the the first one was a horror/action story, Half-Life 2 is a completely different beast. Half-Life 2 talks about many themes and concepts but keeps them hidden for the player to explore and find them. The voice acting is beyond good and gameplay was certainly ahead of its time, Half-Life 2 inspired other masterpieces like Bioshock and Portal (which is made by Valve as well) and Raised the bar for the video games.… Expand
  53. kndr
    May 15, 2021
    8
    Story presented better. Gameplay is also good but I couldn't stand some levels. Especially the ones with helping resistance. It didn't feel like half life at those levels. It felt like freedom fighters. Half life should be about survival.

    There are not enough enemy types. No bullsquids, houndeyes or alien grunts. It is just not enough. Gravity gun is great gun but there should have    Story presented better. Gameplay is also good but I couldn't stand some levels. Especially the ones with helping resistance. It didn't feel like half life at those levels. It felt like freedom fighters. Half life should be about survival.

    There are not enough enemy types. No bullsquids, houndeyes or alien grunts. It is just not enough.

    Gravity gun is great gun but there should have been more weapons.

    Graphics and atmosphere still looks good today.

    I still like it, but not as much as hl1.    … Expand
  54. PaulKorsky
    May 13, 2021
    10
    Технически игра выполнена просто превосходно. Правда, сейчас при взгляде на некоторые текстуры через зум начинает щипать глазки, но общий визуал великолен. К тому же если вспомнить, в каком году игра выходила, то из конкурентов смогу лишь отметить второго Макса; те же Doom 3 и Quake 4 спустя время выглядят на порядок хуже этих двух легенд. Движок Source чуть ли не лучшее, что было созданоТехнически игра выполнена просто превосходно. Правда, сейчас при взгляде на некоторые текстуры через зум начинает щипать глазки, но общий визуал великолен. К тому же если вспомнить, в каком году игра выходила, то из конкурентов смогу лишь отметить второго Макса; те же Doom 3 и Quake 4 спустя время выглядят на порядок хуже этих двух легенд. Движок Source чуть ли не лучшее, что было создано в индустрии, и отрицать этот факт крайне глупо. Геймплейно же игра представляет из себя стандартный шутер от первого лица первые процентов 40 игры, а потом появляется пресловутая гравипушка, которая позволит вам заигрывать с окружением и тестировать всякий мусор на тушах врагов. На это Вам, кстати, выделят небольшую, но очень атмосферную миссию в Рейвенхолме, с освящеными шотганами, отцом Григорием и его бурной паствой. Также геймплей будет разбавлятся поездками на транспорте. И здесь будет, наверное, самая неоднозначная часть игры. Нет, сама задумка крута, тут даже спорить не буду, но исполнение 40/60. 40% — это эпичнейшая глава на лодке, которая выполнена просто отлично, а вот, увы, 60 — поездка на багги. Он будет причинять боль постоянно; нет , я утрирую, конечно, но если учесть, что поездка на нем длится около часа, а без него вообще практически нельзя, то перспектива крайне сомнительная. И если лодка была приятно отлажена и с неё было легко стрелять, то тут уж нет. Эту хрень постоянно куда-то заносит, а в бою она эффективна только если давить ею врагов на полной скорости. А если Вы вдруг её загнали в воду, да поглубже — удачи, мужик, теперь выковыривай гравипушкой сие недоразумение. И создается впечатление, что ввели эту шнягу лишь бы растянуть игру на лишний час, но она и так ничерта не короткая, блин. Но все равно то, что дальше будет происходить в игре, полностью перекроет все эти негативные эмоции, ибо и грандфинал, и события, сопутствующие ему, будут иметь мегаэпичный размах, и никто не уйдет обиженным.… Expand
  55. Surrogate6
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 is an unforgettable masterpiece. Sometimes the AI can become a bit dumb but overall this game is one of the best Sci-fi video games ever.
  56. kaanbaskaya60
    May 10, 2021
    10
    This game is absolutely awesome!! Half Life 2 is a combination of action, a little horror and easy but fun puzzles. Buy it. Buy it now.
  57. MaKu7
    May 6, 2021
    8
    Everything is better here than in first one. Shooting, movement, plot... literally everything.

    If you had never play any game from this franchise, just skip first one (watch only some sum up of the plot) and jump into this. It's worth it.
  58. Geronimo33
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Half-Life 2 is an experience that will appeal to everyone. It's hard to dislike Half-Life 2, it has a timeless art direction and a variety that surprised me. How Valve achieved this level of balance between gameplay and story is really astonishing.
    SPOILERS
    The level of details in the environment is unbelievable, it makes the world more believable and satisfying to explore. The seven-hour war or the inner workings of combine human soldiers and... They are all embedded in your surroundings. Half-Life 2 just like the original offers a surprising balance between action, story, story-telling and themes.    … Expand
  59. Wernyi39
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    Six years past and boom, Half-Life 2 comes, it's crazy that they have been working on this game for 6 YEARS. Well that's because Half-Life 2 invented and innovatived so many things. Things like gravity gun, Ravenholm, Realistic Physics and ambient soundtracks and so many other things were introduced by this game. Half-life 2 is a game that is going to be remembered forever. It came duringSix years past and boom, Half-Life 2 comes, it's crazy that they have been working on this game for 6 YEARS. Well that's because Half-Life 2 invented and innovatived so many things. Things like gravity gun, Ravenholm, Realistic Physics and ambient soundtracks and so many other things were introduced by this game. Half-life 2 is a game that is going to be remembered forever. It came during the good times of Valve.… Expand
  60. HelloMane8
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    Ohhhh boy! When i played Half-Life 2, it was such a unique experience. I've been a gamer for 24 years and i haven't seen anything like Half-Life 2 YET. The game's perfect in every sense and it's still hard for me to believe this thing came back in 2004.
  61. GreatUmbasa1
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 is a great follow-up to the 1998 original. I didn't notice any flaws in the Gameplay or story, and i found the experience very enjoyable and artistic.
  62. ReviewedMan
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 is the universally praised sequel to the masterpiece called Half-Life. You Know, to be honest i did not enjoy Half-Life 2 as much as the original but believe me, Half-life 2 is a completely different take on the Half-life universe. These two games feel and play so different and i guess that's why Half-life 2 is so praised. Half-life 2 redefined the word SEQUEL in many ways,Half-Life 2 is the universally praised sequel to the masterpiece called Half-Life. You Know, to be honest i did not enjoy Half-Life 2 as much as the original but believe me, Half-life 2 is a completely different take on the Half-life universe. These two games feel and play so different and i guess that's why Half-life 2 is so praised. Half-life 2 redefined the word SEQUEL in many ways, Half-Life 2 is its own game BUT it is really that good? Well my preferences aside, Half-life 2 is a flawed masterpiece, sometimes i felt the game got a bit action-packed for its complex and deep narrative and some vehicle sections can get repetitive and boring after some time but no game at its deep core is like Half-life 2 and never will be. Half-life 2 is a Masterpiece sitting on top lonely looking at all the games that were inspired and transformed by it.… Expand
  63. TremendousMan
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    I was never a big fan of the episodic release that Valve started. I would have waited another 6 years for something like Half-Life 2 as a concluding chapter for the Half-Life saga. But now we may never get Half-life 3.
  64. IntheNameofUno
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    The sequel that changed everything. Half-Life 2 is one of those games that you wouldn't finish only to enjoy it once more.
  65. Joe340
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 is a great video game, it's one of those games that everyone will atleast enjoy, Half-Life 2 has something for everyone. It has a great storyline, brilliant story-telling (i remember my mom being so fascinated about the details in the environments that were telling you the story without interrupting your game), perfect voice acting and performances, a gripping gameplay andHalf-Life 2 is a great video game, it's one of those games that everyone will atleast enjoy, Half-Life 2 has something for everyone. It has a great storyline, brilliant story-telling (i remember my mom being so fascinated about the details in the environments that were telling you the story without interrupting your game), perfect voice acting and performances, a gripping gameplay and realistic physics. This game is so unique and special because of those.… Expand
  66. PlagueMan
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    An Unforgettable Experience throughout, perfection in every sense and term. Half-Life 2 might be the best video game ever made.
  67. Gorbunov2004
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    Хорошая игра, шутер нормальный есть элементы головоломок. Где-то даже музыка отличная, оружия вроде стало по меньше, также появился транспорт водный и наземный. И NPC напарники которые будут помогать вам в бою. Даже можно будет командовать муравьиными львами, боссов нет.Хорошая игра, шутер нормальный есть элементы головоломок. Где-то даже музыка отличная, оружия вроде стало по меньше, также появился транспорт водный и наземный. И NPC напарники которые будут помогать вам в бою. Даже можно будет командовать муравьиными львами, боссов нет.
  68. rubyjakewillton
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    During the time of it's release, the graphics in the game is phenomenal. Granted, now it looks pretty old but it still has good graphics until now. The gunplay isn't anything special, but they chased their own glory with the introduction of the gravity gun, Valves' one of the most iconic weapons (also the crowbar). While there are some parts that do drag on for quite a while, the amazingDuring the time of it's release, the graphics in the game is phenomenal. Granted, now it looks pretty old but it still has good graphics until now. The gunplay isn't anything special, but they chased their own glory with the introduction of the gravity gun, Valves' one of the most iconic weapons (also the crowbar). While there are some parts that do drag on for quite a while, the amazing world design and environment storytelling definitely overshadowed it. It is not perfect, but everyone should definitely try this game at least once.… Expand
  69. BFG-1337
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    Half Life 2 isn't the best game ever or the best story ever, but what it is is the best balance between those two things in a very polished and great looking package (relative to release), even tho the graphics are outdated which only makes sense, it woulnt make sense if graphics werent outdated in such an old game, the graphics still hold up in a retro kind of way, game runs in 1080p, hasHalf Life 2 isn't the best game ever or the best story ever, but what it is is the best balance between those two things in a very polished and great looking package (relative to release), even tho the graphics are outdated which only makes sense, it woulnt make sense if graphics werent outdated in such an old game, the graphics still hold up in a retro kind of way, game runs in 1080p, has nice Anti aliasing which is pretty cool.

    Gameplay is not Deus Ex level, but it is very easy to get into (Hard to master?), the enemy AI is really smart on Hard difficulty, they do all kinds of flanking tactics and grenade flushing, they don't spam you with grenades, they use them tactically. Id say second best AI in a game - F.E.A.R being the number uno(To this day.... how funny)

    Sound is like the graphics, holds up in 2021 but some sounds are from Half-Life(1998), but they are far between and very few of them, you dont notice them until you look for them. Some of the songs are timeless like "Triage at dawn" - recommend you look up that song and listen to it.

    Level design, like the gameplay, it is not deus ex level of complexity, it works brilliantly for what it is, there are lots of secret stashes with ammo, medkids and so on. They really help out If you take the time to look for them.

    Bottom line: This is a great polished game, It has lots of great polished features, physics interaction is a great addition even tho its a bit wonky at times, but its not a crucial part to the game where id chip away points for it, in fact you barely notice the physics bugs if you don't search for them.

    9/10 - One of the best PC games, not the deepest gameplay ever but it is very polished and its great at what it does.

    *Half life 3 joke*    … Expand
  70. SeifiezPOwer
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    the best game of all time, even now in 2021 you can play with admiration, a week ago I passed it for probably the hundredth time. I liked the game very much again. Physics - 10, Dynamism-10, Plot-10, Graphics and game design-10, shooting-9.
  71. PewLycosidae
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    I love this game, a 2004 game that look like a 2015 game, with advanced physics and AI.
  72. overratedgamesx
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Graphics 5/10

    Gameplay 2/10

    Story 0/10

    Physics 1/10

    Overall 10/10
  73. BradRev222
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 is one of those rare games that you don't want to ruin it for yourself. This is my first review and i want it to be special, for a game that forever changed my view on video games, after Half-life 2 i started studying video games and after some time i realized that Half-Life 2 completely redefined video games from ground. Halo 2 came the same year and it had some nobleHalf-Life 2 is one of those rare games that you don't want to ruin it for yourself. This is my first review and i want it to be special, for a game that forever changed my view on video games, after Half-life 2 i started studying video games and after some time i realized that Half-Life 2 completely redefined video games from ground. Halo 2 came the same year and it had some noble achievements, but Half-life 2's story is very, very different. Half-life 2 wasn't an fps with a good story NO! Half-Life was video games at their best and most innovative.… Expand
  74. DiegoGamboa
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Great game. Loved it.
    The game has surprisingly dark lore and great atmosphere with greatly implemented humor.
  75. Joker77
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Халф Лайф 2 был в своё врема прорывом в игровой индустрии, такие игры редко выходят. Это просто шедевр!
  76. Vito09
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Игра постоянно держит в напряжении, и это то что нужно.
  77. yeezymane
    Apr 1, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Графика - 8/10
    Игровой процесс - 9/10
    Сюжет - 8/10
    Музыка - 6/10    … Expand
  78. VasjaVasilenkov
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    The best game I've ever seen. /
  79. Zeyon88
    Mar 17, 2021
    9
    Story: 9/10
    The Way story is given: 17/20
    Gameplay: 28/30
    Design: 10/10
    Feelings left after playing: 19/20
    Playability(Bugs and optimization): 10/10

    AVARAGE: 93/100
  80. Ryphereon
    Mar 16, 2021
    6
    Half-Life 2's Gameplay wasn't very enjoyable to me since most of it is a loop that goes as follows: Shoot enemy => Take cover to reload => Repeat until enemy is dead.
    Half-Life 2 does throw new and original weapons at you, like the iconic Gravity Gun, at certain points throughout the game. These weapons are usually creative and fun to use and are probably the best aspect of the game, but    Half-Life 2's Gameplay wasn't very enjoyable to me since most of it is a loop that goes as follows: Shoot enemy => Take cover to reload => Repeat until enemy is dead.
    Half-Life 2 does throw new and original weapons at you, like the iconic Gravity Gun, at certain points throughout the game. These weapons are usually creative and fun to use and are probably the best aspect of the game, but their novelty usually wears off after 20 minutes or so, from which point on you basically go back to the old Shoot-Reload loop - albeit with a new weapon at your disposal.

    Half-Life 2 sometimes takes a break from its Shooter gameplay with other types of game segments. These segments are a bit hit or miss, ranging from "fairly good" to "no fun at all" (I especially disliked the boat part around the start of the game, which took me at least 1.5 hours to get through and was extremely unfun).

    I didn't fully understand Half-Life 2's story since I haven't played the first game, but my impression was that it was fairly good. The atmosphere of the world around you is set splendidly within the first few minutes and characters felt very "real" in terms of dialogue.

    Lastly, I'd like to mention that the game can be very creepy or downright disgusting at times because of certain types of enemies. I won't go into detail about them, but just know that this game is rated 17+ for good reason.    … Expand
  81. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
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  82. nazarkin123
    Mar 10, 2021
    9
    Blew my mind when it got released. Amazing graphics for its time and still very good. Blowing story as well.
  83. Menetys
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    this game's only flaw to me is the storytelling. but thats okay go play it!
  84. Alexander838
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    10/10 *********************************************************************
  85. MarsTheNutter
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    half life 2 is one of the best and funnest games I've played and I've played a lot of game. The format of the game is relatively simple its some combat sections mixed with puzzles when the combat dies down or when you have been in combat and going back into combat the puzzles give you time to think on combat, dialog, or more, while on the topic of areas half life 2 changes at a breakneckhalf life 2 is one of the best and funnest games I've played and I've played a lot of game. The format of the game is relatively simple its some combat sections mixed with puzzles when the combat dies down or when you have been in combat and going back into combat the puzzles give you time to think on combat, dialog, or more, while on the topic of areas half life 2 changes at a breakneck speed from fighting a chopper in water hazard to fighting a town of zombies to storming nova prospect. half life 2 feels good to play take for instance in favourite chapter water hazard you get chased by a combine hunter chopper will feeling powerless trying to survive running from it but about 3/4 in the rebels give you a hunter chopper gun and boy does it feel powerful, you mow threw combine soldiers and combine vehicles to the end fight with the hunter chopper it feels amazing and most of the game feels like that like in follow free man the end fight with 2 striders feels rewarding. it amazes me that this game is almost 2 decades old put it still holds up if you haven't bought half life 2 yet i hope this review has convinced you to buy it because i think everyone should see how amazing it is. i hope you have an amazing rest of your day and peace.… Expand
  86. kitru
    Feb 22, 2021
    7
    I don't know why her score is so high. To me, this is not justified. The plot is interesting, but not that space 12/10, that's for sure. To pass once is just the thing.
  87. Ratingss
    Feb 20, 2021
    6
    Overrated, the original game was far better. The guns are pretty bad with the exception of the pulse rifle which was cool, the gunplay is mediocre. The ravenholm level feels like a game apart, a better game.
  88. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    One of the best shooters ever - period. It aged gracefully, sure maybe the graphics is not up to today's standards but the gameplay is still very much fun.
  89. ChierHu
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    The games from this series are first-person shooter action games in which the player traverses a virtual world that seems to be vast but which in reality is confined to a narrow path. The whole story of Half-Life is told within the game. There are no cut-scenes that take the player out of the game, all dialogue is performed by characters inside the game, and the player can choose to listenThe games from this series are first-person shooter action games in which the player traverses a virtual world that seems to be vast but which in reality is confined to a narrow path. The whole story of Half-Life is told within the game. There are no cut-scenes that take the player out of the game, all dialogue is performed by characters inside the game, and the player can choose to listen or ignore them altogether. Half-Life has perfected the art of guiding the player through the game, creating a well-structured experience for him. The practice is often referred to as railroading; in this light, it is probably no coincidence that in Half-Life and Half-Life 2 the player arrives on a train. The disadvantage of railroading is that the player’s freedom is mostly an illusion. When players go in a direction that was not intended by the game, the illusion can break down very quickly. It takes a lot of design skill to prevent players from noticing the invisible boundaries that prevent the player from exploring in other directions.… Expand
  90. MrIslamic
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    A great FPS. The gameplay is really fun. The story is great (even if it is a bit cliche) I would rate it a 9, maybe a 10 but there are some bits in the game that make the game a pain to replay.
  91. renkm1
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo é com certeza é o melhor exemplo de como deve ser feito um fps, absurdamente incrível e revolucionario da industria, junto com ele veio o lançamento de uma das engines mais famosas e usadas de todos os tempos. resumindo, JOGUE HALF LIFE 1 E 2 IMEDIATAMENTE
  92. Arbores
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    Oynanış: 40/40
    Hikaye: 30/30
    Grafikler: 20/20
    Sesler ve Müzikler: 10/10
    Sonuç: 100/100
  93. Lapenoman
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    HALF-LIFE 2 (EP1 + EP2)
    1. Техническая составляющая - 10/10
    2. Искусственный интеллект - 10/10
    3. Музыкальное и видео сопровождение - 9/10
    4. Локализация - 9/10
    5. Сеттинг - 10/10
    6. Сюжетная линия - 10/10
    Итого = 58 баллов (9.6)
  94. DJKrimson
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    Great game for its time and still fun to play. Great story, gameplay and puzzling. It was very innovative with its physics mechanics.
  95. RodStrokes
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 makes what few games could do, it takes a genre, in that case FPS, it breaks it down, stomps it, smashes it, and rebuild it to become something better and stronger.
  96. Onlyclassicvg1
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 (HL2) es la continuación del videojuego Half-Life, una videoaventura de disparos en primera persona. Anteriormente el videojuego se vendía junto a Counter-Strike: Source la secuela de Counter-Strike con el nuevo motor gráfico (Source) y el motor físico (Havok) implantados y los niveles totalmente rediseñados. Actualmente se puede comprar a través del paquete
  97. AzmeaL
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    After all these years this game is still a legend. With its different physics engine and scenario it still has a very different and also good gameplay.
  98. asdasdasd01
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
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  99. FamilyJules8x
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
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  100. Saszha01
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    The best of the best. I hope to see the third part sooner or later. That's all.
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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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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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