Half-Life 2

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  1. fmcs74
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Great shooter, fun story. Gameplay innovations that still feel fresh over 15 years later.
    ****3/4 (4.75)
  2. Evelen
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
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  3. Gabzguy
    Dec 29, 2020
    7
    Joguei HL2 depois de zerar DOOM ETERNAL e HL, e acabei me decepcionando com o game. Uma física e aspectos técnicos excepcionais, um bom roteiro, entretanto o jogo me desagradou bastante por desconsiderar muitos dos aspectos que tornaram HL tão especial e único, causando um ar de um FPS em horas ,até bem genérico, tirando tudo que fazia HL especial, as armas, cenários, inimigos. HL2 lembraJoguei HL2 depois de zerar DOOM ETERNAL e HL, e acabei me decepcionando com o game. Uma física e aspectos técnicos excepcionais, um bom roteiro, entretanto o jogo me desagradou bastante por desconsiderar muitos dos aspectos que tornaram HL tão especial e único, causando um ar de um FPS em horas ,até bem genérico, tirando tudo que fazia HL especial, as armas, cenários, inimigos. HL2 lembra em momentos mais Halo ou CoD do que seu antecessor.… Expand
  4. Pxel_Dennis
    Dec 27, 2020
    7
    A linear shooting game, looks like it could have a good plot and lore but it never seems to go deep inside it.
  5. Model_Jb300
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    If someone talking trash about Half-Life games. You are a stupid and brain dead. The game is fun, a bit fast-pace, and well puzzle design. The story is....."story". You can easily recognize the character. Alyx, Eli, Dog, Barney, Combine, Gordon Freeman, Headcrab, Strider, and G-man. Voice acting was great. The only sad thing about the voice actor of Eli just pass away named Jack. MeanwhileIf someone talking trash about Half-Life games. You are a stupid and brain dead. The game is fun, a bit fast-pace, and well puzzle design. The story is....."story". You can easily recognize the character. Alyx, Eli, Dog, Barney, Combine, Gordon Freeman, Headcrab, Strider, and G-man. Voice acting was great. The only sad thing about the voice actor of Eli just pass away named Jack. Meanwhile in Half-Life Alyx the new Eli voice acting is...well performance. Enough for that. I think you should go out and BUY THIS GAME! No? Because you are know nothing about Half-Life story. Please, buy this game.… Expand
  6. AstroZombieBR
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    O jogo da minha vida. A melhor experiência que já tive em games, pra mim nada supera essa delícia de jogo.
  7. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Zamanı için harika oyun. Lakin geç oynadım o yüzden o kadar etkilenmedim. Fizik motoru bugün bile harika.
  8. Rx7fD
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best fps in the world. With great visual that still looks good in some area today, fantastic story, exciting gameplay and oh boy the physic engine are sooo good until this day
  9. SpechDech
    Dec 17, 2020
    7
    A great game when it was released I'm sure, but now 16 years later... Still a good game, the graphics hold up better than most 00s 3D games, and for its time its clear to see it was way ahead of its time on a visual and executional level, especially when it comes to characters and voice acting.

    But the shooting can get really tedious and mind numbing after a while, and the puzzles are    A great game when it was released I'm sure, but now 16 years later... Still a good game, the graphics hold up better than most 00s 3D games, and for its time its clear to see it was way ahead of its time on a visual and executional level, especially when it comes to characters and voice acting.

    But the shooting can get really tedious and mind numbing after a while, and the puzzles are not so well integrated with the rest of the game often hindering the experience.

    It does however have variation with vehicle levels, and some mechanics that change things up, its just that that there is too much mindless, mind numbing shooting.

    And i think its undeniable how iconic this game is.    … Expand
  10. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    This is an incredible game, I recommend to everyone who does not know about it!
  11. zeux
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Revolutionary game that still holds up more then 16 years after its release
  12. KillComma1d
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    I think this game has the best lore in all gameDev.
    Graphic design is coolest in 2004.
  13. hughjphgames
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    This game came out a year after I was born and it doesn't disappoint. When considering its age there is simply nothing bad you can say about this title. Great entertainment during the quarantine, it's not my first playthrough and it definitely will not be my last.
  14. prakx9
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Juegazo muy variado y entretenido todo el tiempo.Unos gráficos muy buenos para la época.
  15. Dom007
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    From the moment you start the the game it is just pure fun from start to finish. The mechanics and combat it offers allows for the fun gameplay whilst the level design which gets continuously gets more interesting as the game goes on keeps your interest high. Last of all it had graphics for its time that where miles above any game released prior to that.
  16. Animus1
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Bee Movie Script - Dialogue Transcript

    According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway because bees don't care what humans think is impossible. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Ooh, black and yellow!    Bee Movie Script - Dialogue Transcript

    According to all known laws
    of aviation,

    there is no way a bee
    should be able to fly.

    Its wings are too small to get
    its fat little body off the ground.

    The bee, of course, flies anyway

    because bees don't care
    what humans think is impossible.

    Yellow, black. Yellow, black.
    Yellow, black. Yellow, black.

    Ooh, black and yellow!
    Let's shake it up a little.

    Barry! Breakfast is ready!

    Ooming!

    Hang on a second.

    Hello?

    - Barry?
    - Adam?

    - Oan you believe this is happening?
    - I can't. I'll pick you up.

    Looking sharp.

    Use the stairs. Your father
    paid good money for those.

    Sorry. I'm excited.

    Here's the graduate.
    We're very proud of you, son.

    A perfect report card, all B's.

    Very proud.

    Ma! I got a thing going here. - You got lint on your fuzz. - Ow! That's me! - Wave to us! We'll be in row 118,000. - Bye! Barry, I told you, stop flying in the house! - Hey, Adam. - Hey, Barry. - Is that fuzz gel? - A little. Special day, graduation. Never thought I'd make it. Three days grade school, three days high school. Those were awkward. Three days college. I'm glad I took a day and hitchhiked around the hive. You did come back different. - Hi, Barry. - Artie, growing a mustache? Looks good. - Hear about Frankie? - Yeah. - You going to the funeral? - No, I'm not going. Everybody knows, sting someone, you die. Don't waste it on a squirrel. Such a hothead. I guess he could have just gotten out of the way. I love this incorporating an amusement park into our day. That's why we don't need vacations. Boy, quite a bit of pomp... under the circumstances. - Well, Adam, today we are men. - We are! - Bee-men. - Amen! Hallelujah! Students, faculty, distinguished bees, please welcome Dean Buzzwell. Welcome, New Hive Oity graduating class of... ...9:15. That concludes our ceremonies. And begins your career at Honex Industries! Will we pick ourjob today? I heard it's just orientation. Heads up! Here we go. Keep your hands and antennas inside the tram at all times. - Wonder what it'll be like? - A little scary. Welcome to Honex, a division of Honesco and a part of the Hexagon Group. This is it! Wow. Wow. We know that you, as a bee, have worked your whole life to get to the point where you can work for your whole life. Honey begins when our valiant Pollen Jocks bring the nectar to the hive. Our top-secret formula is automatically color-corrected, scent-adjusted and bubble-contoured into this soothing sweet syrup with its distinctive golden glow you know as... Honey! - That girl was hot. - She's my cousin! - She is? - Yes, we're all cousins. - Right. You're right. - At Honex, we constantly strive to improve every aspect of bee existence. These bees are stress-testing a new helmet technology. - What do you think he makes? - Not enough. Here we have our latest advancement, the Krelman. - What does that do? - Oatches that little strand of honey that hangs after you pour it. Saves us millions. Oan anyone work on the Krelman? Of course. Most bee jobs are small ones. But bees know that every small job, if it's done well, means a lot. But choose carefully because you'll stay in the job you pick for the rest of your life. The same job the rest of your life? I didn't know that. What's the difference? You'll be happy to know that bees, as a species, haven't had one day off in 27 million years. So you'll just work us to death? We'll sure try. Wow! That blew my mind! "What's the difference?" How can you say that? One job forever? That's an insane choice to have to make. I'm relieved. Now we only have to make one decision in life. But, Adam, how could they never have told us that? Why would you question anything? We're bees. We're the most perfectly functioning society on Earth. You ever think maybe things work a little too well here? Like what? Give me one example. I don't know. But you know what I'm talking about. Please clear the gate. Royal Nectar Force on approach. Wait a second. Oheck it out. - Hey, those are Pollen Jocks! - Wow. I've never seen them this close. They know what it's like outside the hive. Yeah, but some don't come back. - Hey, Jocks! - Hi, Jocks! You guys did great! You're monsters! You're sky freaks! I love it! I love it! - I wonder where they were. - I don't know. Their day's not planned. Outside the hive, flying who knows where, doing who knows what. You can'tjust decide to be a Pollen Jock. You have to be bred for that. Right. Look. That's more pollen than you and I will see in a lifetime. It's just a status symbol. Bees make too much of it. Perhaps. Unl    … Expand
  17. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    9
    İlki kadar iyi olan ender devam oyunlarından. Bugün bile hala gideri var. 9/10
  18. xcylo
    Nov 16, 2020
    5
    Let's face it, the game hasn't aged well. While I'm sure it was revolutionary back in 2004, and I know your pal who's maybe a few years older than you said you should *totally* check out the game, but here's the thing: video games rarely age well. While you can go back and enjoy an old movie or a classic book and not lose any of the experience, games are always changing and developing.Let's face it, the game hasn't aged well. While I'm sure it was revolutionary back in 2004, and I know your pal who's maybe a few years older than you said you should *totally* check out the game, but here's the thing: video games rarely age well. While you can go back and enjoy an old movie or a classic book and not lose any of the experience, games are always changing and developing. Where we are today is so far ahead of where we were when this game came out that this really just feels janky and primitive. Don't get me wrong, the game is a classic. It changed the way we create and play games. But with all the hype around it, coming back to the game now is nothing more than disappointing.… Expand
  19. RinKaiG
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Nice Game , a Great character connected with the Player like Gordon Freeman and a Masterpiece with long lasting, interesting detail, by time
  20. BaileyJ
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    If you haven't played this game, you're dead to me.

    For sure on of the best game ever made. The most innovative game ever made. This game was released back in 2004 and playing this game today i have yet to find anything that shows its age.
  21. juricasaravanja
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    I played a lots of games in my life. It begins in the second part of the eighty's. After a playing this game for a few hours I felt very sick. My neck start to ake and I had a strange feeling that I got to throw up. Never before and never again in my long history of playing I didn't experience such a thing.
    It is a mystery to me. Why???
    But the game is just amazing. I couldn't finish it    I played a lots of games in my life. It begins in the second part of the eighty's. After a playing this game for a few hours I felt very sick. My neck start to ake and I had a strange feeling that I got to throw up. Never before and never again in my long history of playing I didn't experience such a thing.
    It is a mystery to me. Why???
    But the game is just amazing. I couldn't finish it because of those problems which I had. But if I could I surely would. Masterpiece.    … Expand
  22. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
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  23. GVB
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ok, its Half-Life. A classic, a masterpiece, a superb story with great mechanics and situations. More than recommended: you-must-play-it.
  24. GhostBigfoot
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    Honestly 16 years too late into reviewing this game but I will. It was 2012 and I remember playing Half-Life 2 for the first time having the most fun for a game at the time. The gameplay was absolutely brilliant for its time with the great level design at the time. Everything felt fluid and the graphics still hold up today as a low tier game but still really good. The story was reallyHonestly 16 years too late into reviewing this game but I will. It was 2012 and I remember playing Half-Life 2 for the first time having the most fun for a game at the time. The gameplay was absolutely brilliant for its time with the great level design at the time. Everything felt fluid and the graphics still hold up today as a low tier game but still really good. The story was really engaging and brilliantly done. I felt a surge of power with the great world-building and the effort put into making this great game. if you haven't played this game and you own a PC, please get it. It's 100% worth it. The only concern I had for the time was my PC would crash at the time but that was a personal problem. I really hope Valve continues the series especially after Half-Life Alyx coming out, we really need a Half-Life 3 during this dark time. My final review is 9.8/10.… Expand
  25. sebastianali
    Oct 18, 2020
    8
    Half Life 2 es uno de los mejores FPS que existen. En primer lugar, vamos por los gráficos. Los gráficos. En pleno 2004, los gráficos, las físicas son de lo absolutamente mejor que he visto nunca, y si bien puede estar anticuado para estándares actuales, es la ambientación y el diseño de niveles lo que lo hace destacar a día de hoy. En cuanto a la historia, es excelente y va de la mano conHalf Life 2 es uno de los mejores FPS que existen. En primer lugar, vamos por los gráficos. Los gráficos. En pleno 2004, los gráficos, las físicas son de lo absolutamente mejor que he visto nunca, y si bien puede estar anticuado para estándares actuales, es la ambientación y el diseño de niveles lo que lo hace destacar a día de hoy. En cuanto a la historia, es excelente y va de la mano con la jugabilidad y la progresión e interacción de los mapas, similar al primer juego pero mejorado (aunque la inclusión de nuevos personajes que supuestamente son de antaño como Eli Vance, que si bien son carismáticos, el juego no los introduce de manera correcta y eso no me ha gustado). Sin embargo, hay algunas cosas que empeoraron con respecto a la primera entrega. La jugabilidad en parte me pareció peor: si bien alabo la inclusión de vehículos (entretenidos y con mucha adrenalina) o la arma gravitatoria (muy innovador por cierto), hay menos variedad de armas, lo que da menos estrategia a la hora de combatir y se convierte en algo genérico, ademas de carecer de modo multijugador a diferencia del primer juego (y no, el multijugador por consola con trucos o con mods no cuenta). Quitando eso, es un juegazo, ademas de marcar un antes y un después en el genero, habiendo envejecido de manera espectacular. A nivel jugable sera inferior al primer juego, pero a nivel de narrativa y ambientación le gana por mucho.… Expand
  26. Flipmozh
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    i have nothing to say about Half Life series especially Half Life 2, except GREAT and WONDERFUL game story line. ever.
  27. AppleCalvados
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра в моей жизни! Если у вас есть ПК, то вы обязаны в нее поиграть! Она прекрасна практически во всем. Единственное что в этой игре может раздражать, так это глупые союзные НПС, но это реально мелочь! Честная оценка этой игры 9.7/10, но я поставлю 10/10, потому что это моя любимая игра!Лучшая игра в моей жизни! Если у вас есть ПК, то вы обязаны в нее поиграть! Она прекрасна практически во всем. Единственное что в этой игре может раздражать, так это глупые союзные НПС, но это реально мелочь! Честная оценка этой игры 9.7/10, но я поставлю 10/10, потому что это моя любимая игра!
  28. Skleepy
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time, best FPS shooter ever. Still playable and fun after 16 years.
  29. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    Every Valve's single-player game is a masterpiece of art in its own right. And Half Life 2 is their magnum opus as of 2020. You can play it before taking up Half Life 1 as I did and still have lots of fun. It still looks good, plays good, and the story is just grand. Of course in mid 2000s it was possibly the best physics based puzzle game AND an FPS.
  30. Holiday305
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    What a game !! I love it, the story, characters, voices acting, gameplay, all !
    Rise and shine, Mr. Freeman. Rise and shine. -GMan
    Good job for all HL Series Valve.
  31. genesisdoes
    Oct 2, 2020
    8
    The original Half-Life very well may be my favorite first person shooter of all time. I see it as the turning point between the first person shooters of yesteryear (Doom, Quake etc.) and more story driven first person shooters of today. I've played the original Half Life so much that it honestly surprises me that I never got very far in Half-Life 2. I never even got to Black Mesa EastThe original Half-Life very well may be my favorite first person shooter of all time. I see it as the turning point between the first person shooters of yesteryear (Doom, Quake etc.) and more story driven first person shooters of today. I've played the original Half Life so much that it honestly surprises me that I never got very far in Half-Life 2. I never even got to Black Mesa East before this playthrough. I'm not exactly sure why, I didn't need any kind of walkthrough beating the game this time around.

    Regardless, Half-Life 2 is without a doubt one of the best first person shooters of all time. The bleak and depressing Orwellian world that was designed here was something that I truly had never seen anything like upon my first time picking this game up when I was about 8 or 9 years old. Around that time, I'd call it the "weird game" because it truly is weird. It's weird, sad, ugly and bland but this world truly works with the plot around it. You're not supposed to want to be here.

    My favorite chapters from HL2 were Nova Prospekt and the final chapter (the GMOD gravity gun rules.) My least favorite chapter was Follow Freeman due to it's length that overstays its welcome and its constant need to hand you NPC followers that don't know the meaning of personal space. Seriously, these guys cannot stay out of your way. You command them to walk away and they just come right back. Truly a chore to experience.

    Nevertheless, this game is phenomenal. While the first one is still my favorite, I can probably acknowledge that, from a critical standpoint, this one outshines the original.

    I'm currently playing through HL2 Episode 1 and I'm excited to see where this story goes.

    I beat this game in December of 2019.    … Expand
  32. Koleck0LP
    Oct 1, 2020
    7
    You'll hear everywhere that Half-Life 2 is a must play game, and that's why I bough the HL2, EP1 and EP2 on steam, This game was so hard to finish, I don't mean hard in difficulty but in motivation to play it.
    This games get's really boring at times. I don't mean to hate on it but it's not as good as people make it out to be.
  33. Bloodnes
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Шедевр своего времени, ох как я её ждал...Прошел на одном дыхании, графика на то время была просто невероятная. Если кто-то пропустил её (в чем я сомневаюсь) обязательно пройдите, таких игр уже нет! 10/10
  34. MacMountainGoat
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    This will go down in history as one of the greatest shooters of all time. Epic story, great blend of extremely dark setting with sprinkles of humor, insane graphics/voice acting/environments for its time, and great blend of puzzle solving and shootout arenas.
  35. Coolguymike
    Sep 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I originally played Half-Life 2 on the Orange Box for the 360, but I recently bought it on Steam to playthrough again and man, does this game rock. It's a bit disappointing that Valve abandoned this game, but with the teaser at the end of Half-Life: Alyx, who knows what's in the future of the series.… Expand
  36. kaliel30
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos já feitos, senão o melhor, história impecável, gameplay foda, level design bem feito, simplesmente perfeito.
  37. Emir_Pinkman
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Fps dünyasının en iyisi. Rahat oynanış,fizik tabanlı bulmacalar,hala yeterli olan grafikler, sunumu çok iyi olan hikaye. Valve daha iyisini yapana kadar en iyisi bu. 10/10
  38. storygamer
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    Half-Life 2 is a nearly perfect game experience. Story, atmosphere, graphics, gameplay and physics give you a cosy feeling of pure dystopia. Replayable even today. This game is a legend!
  39. RatingYoda
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    Greatest video game of all time. Like seriously. If you haven't played it, why are you still here?
  40. Morze232
    Sep 13, 2020
    9
    There are not many words to say, the game is really a masterpiece story, very good gameplay, very good, briefly nothing is missing
  41. empleat100
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Great game, original sci-fi game. Very unique and diverse in every way. Revolutionalized fps genre! If you are fps, or sci-fi fan. You must play this! Even story isn't that deep. It is really amazing and fun in some many ways. One of greatest games ever. MASTERPIECE! Played it hundred times!
  42. jelikey
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    Without a doubt the greatest video game of all time. People argue that older games like Mario, or Zelda are superior to it, but if given the choice of having to play a game 15+ years old or a game that was only released in the past few years, you'd pick the newer game.
  43. geekslayer
    Aug 25, 2020
    8
    Плюсы:
    - атмосфера игры держит в напряжении постоянно, не отпуская ни на секунду
    - потрясающая графика на момент выхода. Заточенность под графические процессоры от ATI была новинкой в мире игр. Мимика персонажей и их лица вообще (как и модели) лучше, чем в Doom 3, а пейзажи, можно сказать, несколько выигрывают у Far Cry - звук в игре заставляет прислушиваться ко всем мелочам -    Плюсы:
    - атмосфера игры держит в напряжении постоянно, не отпуская ни на секунду
    - потрясающая графика на момент выхода. Заточенность под графические процессоры от ATI была новинкой в мире игр. Мимика персонажей и их лица вообще (как и модели) лучше, чем в Doom 3, а пейзажи, можно сказать, несколько выигрывают у Far Cry
    - звук в игре заставляет прислушиваться ко всем мелочам
    - физический движок Havoc - это нечто
    Минусы:
    - заскриптованная подача сюжета, всё очень линейно
    - граната, брошенная в вертолет, застревает в крутящихся лопастях, а когда труп падает в воду, его кровь не растворяется в воде, окрашивая ее в розовый цвет, а пятном падает на дно
    - самого главного героя (или даже часть его тела) не видно до конца игры. Если Гордон берет что-то в руки, то предмет зависает в некотором отдалении от него
    В целом, отличный FPS для своего времени, но вряд ли его можно назвать революционным. Крепкая 8/10.    … Expand
  44. KarolP
    Aug 20, 2020
    9
    One of the most important first-person shooters in history. Technically advanced for its times. Beautiful graphics (of course it got old now, but still looks way better than other games from the time) and splendid level design. Excellent campaign, with differentiation and few remarkable stages. Story was not exceptional in my opinion, but good enough to give reason to shoot from variedOne of the most important first-person shooters in history. Technically advanced for its times. Beautiful graphics (of course it got old now, but still looks way better than other games from the time) and splendid level design. Excellent campaign, with differentiation and few remarkable stages. Story was not exceptional in my opinion, but good enough to give reason to shoot from varied guns. Great idea with gravity gun, which in connection of advanced (really good even today) physics makes it brilliant. There are plenty of ways to exterminate enemies.
    Half-life 2 met fans requirements and great expectations, which happens rather rarely. This is how Steam began. It is a classic game to remember.    … Expand
  45. SeyeerGame
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    The game that made games commercially successful. I don't even know what to say about this game. Everything is great in this game. Except for the plot. I would bet 9, but for a great contribution to the gaming community, the game deserves 10

    Игра, которая сделала игры коммерчески успешными. Я даже не знаю, что сказать об этой игре. В этой игре все отлично. Кроме сюжета. Я бы поставил    The game that made games commercially successful. I don't even know what to say about this game. Everything is great in this game. Except for the plot. I would bet 9, but for a great contribution to the gaming community, the game deserves 10

    Игра, которая сделала игры коммерчески успешными. Я даже не знаю, что сказать об этой игре. В этой игре все отлично. Кроме сюжета. Я бы поставил 9, но за большой вклад в игровое сообщество игра заслуживает 10    … Expand
  46. drcoomer
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Half Life 2 is truly the epitome of what an FPS should be. From start to finish, this game is a masterpiece that even exceeds a lot of recent games. Between it's way-ahead-of-its-time graphics, amazing level design, and exhilarating gameplay, Half Life 2, even 16 years after release, still sets the bar high for all future games.

    Graphics: 9/10 HL2's graphics still hold up pretty well    Half Life 2 is truly the epitome of what an FPS should be. From start to finish, this game is a masterpiece that even exceeds a lot of recent games. Between it's way-ahead-of-its-time graphics, amazing level design, and exhilarating gameplay, Half Life 2, even 16 years after release, still sets the bar high for all future games.

    Graphics: 9/10
    HL2's graphics still hold up pretty well in 2020. This game is designed beautfiully, and there's an extremely unique atmosphere that you feel as soon as you step into City 17. I remember playing the Orange Box as a kid, and thinking to myself "There's NO WAY graphics can get any better than this." Well, I was certainly wrong there, but that doesn't take away from the timeless look that Valve gave us.

    Narrative: 9/10
    Gordon's journey is a blast to experience. I think the story is very well-written, creatively playing off the events of HL1, while also expanding the environment and establishing its own identity. It may have a couple sluggish moments here and there, but for the most part, the action keeps on rolling with ease.

    Protagonist: 10/10
    The ever-silent Gordon Freeman, never change.

    Characters/Interactions: 10/10
    There is a plethora of supporting characters, both good and bad, that drive this story forward. In addition, interacting with the now-friendly Vortigaunts is a nice touch. And the Alyx and Dog combo provides some of the game's most cheerful moments.

    Gameplay: 10/10
    I can't find one thing to complain about here. The level design in this game is insane. The horror-themed Ravenholm is one of my favorite parts of the entire story. Same with the long Highway 17 cruise through the Antlion infested coast. Per usual, Half Life utilizes some unique puzzles and platforming that are sure to test your brain power. But the real highlight here is the Gravity Gun. It is by far the most fun weapon to use, and it really elevates this game to the next level.

    Overall Score: 9/10    … Expand
  47. MrTextar
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    ПЕРИОД ПОЛУРАСПАДА

    О серии Half-Life наслышаны все, как минимум из-за того, что миллионы игроков ожидают выхода третьей части. Почему же эта серия в прошлом заняла особое место в пантеоне хороших игр? Попробуем разобраться. И сегодня речь пойдёт именно о второй части серии, т.к. она является наиболее популярной. Roleplay проекты, фанатские модификации и переиздания - всё это признак    ПЕРИОД ПОЛУРАСПАДА

    О серии Half-Life наслышаны все, как минимум из-за того, что миллионы игроков ожидают выхода третьей части. Почему же эта серия в прошлом заняла особое место в пантеоне хороших игр? Попробуем разобраться.

    И сегодня речь пойдёт именно о второй части серии, т.к. она является наиболее популярной. Roleplay проекты, фанатские модификации и переиздания - всё это признак того, что игра жива и любима.

    Действие сюжета происходит спустя несколько лет после событий первой части. Из-за мощного резонанса на Землю хлынули пришельцы, прозванные Альянсом. И именно борьбой с захватчиками мы будем заниматься в лице молчаливого Гордона Фримена. По пути нам встретятся как старые знакомые, так и новые союзники и враги. Сценаристы затронули тему любовных отношений между Гордоном и его подругой Аликс, которая заполучила собственную игру в VR. Сюжет всё также полон нераскрытых загадок и мелочей. Если подвести итог по этой части, то за повествованием интересно наблюдать.

    Теперь игровой процесс. Подобного рода игры я описываю именно как ИГРА.

    Можно проходить различные участки уровней совершенно разными способами, ровно как и вести борьбу с врагами. В наличии имеется несколько видов вооружения: от классических SMG и револьверов, до фантастических лазерных винтовок. Это всё поможет сражаться с обычными врагами и монстрами, а вот ПТУРС пригодится для уничтожения высоких шагающих живых турелей. Кроме того, можно бросаться в противников предметами, ставить мины и загораживать им путь, дабы дать себе время для отступления.

    По ходу игры нам придётся побывать в разнообразных локациях. Пустынные пляжи, закрытые бункеры, заброшенные города. И вечно Гордона преследует напасть. Но это не значит, что удача покинула его. По случайности за ближайшим углом оказывается высокий ящик или взрывная бочка, а в кустах спрятан вентиль от трубы. Всё это пригодится для того, чтобы обойти препятствие. Загадки эти просты, но интересны.

    Отдельно хочется сказать про музыкальное сопровождение. Оно классное, задаёт ритм, но резко обрывается в самый неподходящий момент.

    По сути, это всё, из чего состоит игра. Хороший сюжет, довольно устаревшие, но в то же время бессмертные механики, красивые локации. Шедевром явно не назвать, но играть и переигрывать всегда приятно и не надоедает.    … Expand
  48. Madman85
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Игра всех лучшая всех времен и народов, объективно даже о ней не нужно пересказывать, кто играл поймут меня, и 10 она заслуживает по праву))!
  49. Denizarasgulle
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    This is the game that introduced us the advanced physics and their usage at the video games. Story and Storytelling is good. Gameplay is fun, because physics are great. Graphics re astonishing compared to 2004 standarts. Best FPS ever. Must play!
  50. KA4KA
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Сюжет, графика, игровой процесс даже лучше, чем у 1-ой части! Эта игра 100% заслуживает 10 баллов. Одна из лучший игр на ПК (хотя есть порты)!
  51. Nekellor_Met
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
    Отличнейшее разнообразие геймплея. Как шутер не идеальный. Как сюжетная приключенческая игра довольно хороша.
  52. PatitoCosmico67
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Juego revolucionario, con muy buen historia. Y que resiste muy bien al paso del tiempo
  53. danield80
    Jul 28, 2020
    7
    Probably the most famous game of 2000's turned out for me to be a generic fps.
    Play the same fights and bossfights with boring guns in uninspired maps. The graphics are the best for 2004 but at the same time there's something odd with it.
    At least the characters are good. Eli, Kleiner, Barney and especially Alyx. Only the protagonist is kind of absent. But combined with repetitive gameplay    Probably the most famous game of 2000's turned out for me to be a generic fps.
    Play the same fights and bossfights with boring guns in uninspired maps. The graphics are the best for 2004 but at the same time there's something odd with it.
    At least the characters are good. Eli, Kleiner, Barney and especially Alyx. Only the protagonist is kind of absent.
    But combined with repetitive gameplay and dull level design (which is not even as half as good as HL1 design), it's not a very memorable experience.    … Expand
  54. C4teater
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    This game is a very fitting sequel to Half Life. The graphics and game play feel a little ahead of its time. The story picks up where it left off in the first game and has a satisfying ending. The weapon diversity is very similar to the first game. The story/character writing continued to hold some of the cliche or cheesy bits from the first game, but again not bad by any means. TheThis game is a very fitting sequel to Half Life. The graphics and game play feel a little ahead of its time. The story picks up where it left off in the first game and has a satisfying ending. The weapon diversity is very similar to the first game. The story/character writing continued to hold some of the cliche or cheesy bits from the first game, but again not bad by any means. The puzzles/map design in this game often had simple yet rewarding alternative solutions. A fun vehicle portion was added, however my biggest negative with this game was the mines first seen during the vehicle portion boss. They were so hideous and immersion breaking, they looked like the mines from Lego Star Wars. Besides this, enemies and characters were brought back from the first game in unique and well done ways and new enemies and characters were brought in and felt right at home in the game.… Expand
  55. emilyratesgames
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Score: 8
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  56. Haeder
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    This game is surely something And I have been wanting to play it for a while now and I have just gotten the time to do so, Let me go through it one by one:
    Firstly, The graphics, The graphics of this game is Good-looking maybe not the best by today standards but it's still good and the facial animations are nice to have, The level design on the other hand is more interesting, Sometimes    This game is surely something And I have been wanting to play it for a while now and I have just gotten the time to do so, Let me go through it one by one:
    Firstly, The graphics, The graphics of this game is Good-looking maybe not the best by today standards but it's still good and the facial animations are nice to have, The level design on the other hand is more interesting, Sometimes you get stuck not knowing where to go? and sometimes you just have to stop and admire the brilliant level design, The voice acting is lower then normal only exception is G-Man his voice is just gorgeous, The story is pretty neat and the gameplay is unique, The guns are different from each other and each got Its own use case, The gravity gun is so awesome, and the vehicles that you can drive are well made, The AI is smart, For me the gameplay is the strong point in this game.

    Valve clearly knows how to make a good and a bad game and this game is one of the good ones, maybe not the best but it's surely good.

    tl;dr
    Pros:
    + Neat story
    + Beautiful graphics
    + Smart AI
    + Awesome gameplay
    Cons:
    - Level design is sometimes confusing
    - Voice acting is way less than I would expect from the company that made Portal (and any other story-based game)
    - Some weird bugs overall    … Expand
  57. adriantorres
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The story is top notch Graphics are very good for a game that came out a decade ago The gameplay is pretty good
  58. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I must be objective, this, this is a masterpice people
    It’s just... pure half life
  59. DiegoParedesHD
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Segunda parte del clasico de valve.
    Uno de los mas grande exponentes del PC gaming
  60. ErhanCeylan123
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    A genre-defining game.Thanks the valve for this storytelling and phyics engine.
  61. demixzz
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Half life 2 repeated the success of Half life 1, even better.
    The game is a revolution in the gaming industry, once Valve was able to do this.
  62. greenbey
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    S+
    One of the best games ever made.
    A true classic.
    Fps genre definer.
    Masterpiece.
    Gameplay , mechanics, graphics top tier.
  63. Artemka_ffd
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Игра на все времена, сделать в 2004 году такую игру это великое достижение в геймдизайне
  64. tjcrochet
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Half-Life 2 is an almost perfect game in pretty much every regard, combat, story, dioaluge, pacing, maps, npcs, weapons, and much more. It was ahead of its time and still feels refreshing even after 15-16 YEARS. If you haven’t played it you absolutely must.
  65. Stupid_Kato
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    One of the best representatives of shooter games in its time. Even today I enjoy the water in this game
  66. WaldieX
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    I remember I bought Half-Life Complete just for GMOD textures and then I wanted to try it and I enjoyed this game. Gameplay was great and as a fan of FPS games I liked it. Graphics was great it you keep in mind it was FRICKING 2004 GAME! Physics of this game are great and I feel like it is better than in some 2020 games. I enjoyed it and I will play it again, I will give Half-Life 2 8/10.
  67. Shtern
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Это тот случай, когда продолжение той самой первой Half-Life удается на все 100%.
    Даже спустя 10+ лет после того, как вышел Half-Life 2, он до сих пор остается визуально приятен для игры, а глубокий сюжет в купе с довольно детальным миром заставляет не вылазить из этой игры, до момента когда ты ее прошел, а когда прошел, остаешься в маленьком шоке от происходящего.
    Если вы были или    Это тот случай, когда продолжение той самой первой Half-Life удается на все 100%.
    Даже спустя 10+ лет после того, как вышел Half-Life 2, он до сих пор остается визуально приятен для игры, а глубокий сюжет в купе с довольно детальным миром заставляет не вылазить из этой игры, до момента когда ты ее прошел, а когда прошел, остаешься в маленьком шоке от происходящего.
    Если вы были или остаетесь фанатом компании Valve, то обязательно приобретете игру по скидке, причем все эпизоды, они в сумме не знаю как у кого, но в Украине это вышло в 40+ грн, то вам определенно стоит поиграть в нее, потому что, это одна из последних игр, в которую хочется играть и которую никакими патчами как Доту/Андерлордс/Артифакт не убить.    … Expand
  68. Hanekoma
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    As the first fps game I played, it left a deep impact on me. Of course, for me, who was only 6 years old, the game was a bit bloody, but I still like it.
  69. Tandera7k
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i've ever played. Best history, shooter and things to search.
  70. Stih86
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Без сомнений это величайшая игра, которая навсегда изменила представления о играх! В моем рейтинге, это игра номер один. Именно она привила мне любовь к играм.
  71. Jonathon30388
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    How valve did better than the first half life is amazing, once again this game is a masterpiece that everyone should play, its story is great, the gameplay is fun, and the graphics are good for a 2004 game
  72. ewenr
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    For me, Half Life 2 didn't quite capture the magic of the previous game but it was very enjoyable none the less.
  73. Nothintoseehere
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    holy **** this game is amazing even me who doesn't even play many video games played this probably 12 times by now it is the write of passage to turn boys into men rivers of testosterone flow though you as your crowbar smashes into headcrabs for God's sake I even got my 85 year old grandfather to like this game so just buy it... also this review is sponsored by raid sha...
  74. Wisem
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, the best PC game without a doubt ... with a unique atmosphere and very comfortable gameplay. I hope the 3 has that same essence
  75. SantiPar
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The expressionistic play between visuals and story in HALF-LIFE 2 culminates in the excellence of storytelling and game play that is this superb game.
  76. Andy_xz
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Simplemente épico una historia excelente lo es que pudes interactuar con casi todo alrededor solo esperemos que la parte 3 supere a esto
  77. iwantTobelieve3
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Best game I ever played olded fine 100porcent recommended I recommend play it with mmod
  78. trumplean
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Что может быть лучше ученого физика с монтировкой в руках противостоящего альянсу
    Геймплей: 5
    Сюжет: 5+
    Звук: 5
    Графика: 5+
    Итог: 10
  79. Multisample
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Выражу свое мнение как фанат данной игры.
    1) в игре просто отличная, великолепная графика, да есть грешки с дальностью прорисовки, но игра 2004 года, это простительно.
    2) в игре просто БОМБЕЗНАЯ физика, ты можешь взять любой предмет, кинуть его, особенно, если в руках грави пушка. 3) оптимизация, она отличная, ведь сделана на движке сурс, она запустится даже на ведре на ультрах. 4) сюжет,    Выражу свое мнение как фанат данной игры.
    1) в игре просто отличная, великолепная графика, да есть грешки с дальностью прорисовки, но игра 2004 года, это простительно.
    2) в игре просто БОМБЕЗНАЯ физика, ты можешь взять любой предмет, кинуть его, особенно, если в руках грави пушка.
    3) оптимизация, она отличная, ведь сделана на движке сурс, она запустится даже на ведре на ультрах.
    4) сюжет, шикарный.    … Expand
  80. EsteticBomzh
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    Неплохая графика и отличная физика не спасли игру от того, что она невыносимо скучная. Тебя заставляют постоянно ползать по каким-то вонючим канализациям. Я понимаю что кому-то это может нравится, но игра реально скучна.Неплохая графика и отличная физика не спасли игру от того, что она невыносимо скучная. Тебя заставляют постоянно ползать по каким-то вонючим канализациям. Я понимаю что кому-то это может нравится, но игра реально скучна.
  81. Ugliest_boy
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    If there was a 11/10 option I would rate this game 11/10. The graphic doesn't hold up but it's still my favorite video game.
  82. exitm35
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    While showing its age, this game still keeps me hooked with good pacing, lighter moments breaking up the action and an intriguing plot, it still managed to hold its own after all of these years.
  83. Kathaarian
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It's totally a masterpiece, too good for it to be from 2004, I really loved this video game
  84. DefaltWorld
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Imposible encontrarle un punto negativo a este juego, envegecio bien con el paso de los años,tanto en fisicas como en la cara de los personajes que aun me sorprende la de expresiones que tienen para ser un juego de ese año,lastima que no hicieron en capitulo 3 o half life 3 para ver como unian portal y half life
    Esta reseña es cojunta contando los este juego y los dos capitulos como uno unico    … Expand
  85. DarkLord1950
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. It still has beautiful graphics in my opinion. The physics of the game are fantastic.
  86. getnid
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best PC games ever made. The story, the atmosphere, the art style, the gameplay, all 10/10.
  87. Gravelordnito1
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Half life 2 in 2004 had a graphic better than far cry 3 in 2012 or call of duty black ops III, and it have best fisic of objects. It has very good story and very big lore. It has an excellent gameplay and it is a sandbox.
  88. Eratry
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Best game. I've been waiting for a million years when the third part comes out
  89. RIDETHELIGHTN1N
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    The best game ever made.
    Everything in this game is perfect down to the graphics suspenseful gameplay and for some reason the fact that it has more guns in it then csgo. The graphics have aged perfectly and the game performs well even on low fps. The gameplay is some of the best ever with its customization properties because of the gravity gun which allows you to do pretty much anything    The best game ever made.
    Everything in this game is perfect down to the graphics suspenseful gameplay and for some reason the fact that it has more guns in it then csgo. The graphics have aged perfectly and the game performs well even on low fps. The gameplay is some of the best ever with its customization properties because of the gravity gun which allows you to do pretty much anything also ravenholm is the best game chapter ever. Also this game has one of the best stories ever    … Expand
  90. VixySkunk
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the bestThis is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game This is the best game.… Expand
  91. Garybaldo
    Jun 2, 2020
    4
    Look, I get that the main thing with this game is its story, but how can you make an fps game in which shooting the guns sounds, looks like (animation-wise), and overall feels like **** I really wanted to like this game but I can't get through how awful it feels to shoot in this game.
  92. PedroNowicki
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    Jedna z najlepszych gier w jakie grałem. Ukończyłem całą grę w 14 godzin i uważam że to całkowity must-play dla każdego gracza. dużo broni, świetna fabuła, i alyx.
  93. CrispCicada
    May 28, 2020
    10
    Half-Life 2 is easily one of my favorite video games of all time. It's so unique and creative. It's nothing like other FPS games and that's exactly why it's so great. The weaponry in this game is amazing. The gravity gun is so interesting. I get excited whenever it's in in my hands. I love this game's writing. Every character has a load of personality in this game. The humor in this gameHalf-Life 2 is easily one of my favorite video games of all time. It's so unique and creative. It's nothing like other FPS games and that's exactly why it's so great. The weaponry in this game is amazing. The gravity gun is so interesting. I get excited whenever it's in in my hands. I love this game's writing. Every character has a load of personality in this game. The humor in this game made me laugh a heck ton. I love this game's puzzles. They offer a good challenge and can really make you use your brain. In conclusion, I'd recommend this to anybody who has a PC. Have a lovely day/night, folks!… Expand
  94. Yasin-
    May 24, 2020
    10
    Mükemmel bir oyun oynayın muazzam bir hikayesi var efsane bir oyun efsane.
  95. Sean-M
    May 23, 2020
    10
    So when you rate a game it doesn't show up in your rated list somehow. Let's try to add a review to see if this is going to work. 10 out of 10.
  96. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    10
    Revolutionary in the FPS genre and games in general (just like the first one).
  97. Cmmcfreire
    May 12, 2020
    10
    Story - 8/10
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Soundtrack - 9/10
    Levels - 10/10
    Replay value - 9/10
  98. craigboi
    May 3, 2020
    9
    This is probably the best FPS game, this game is awesome, full of atmosphere, fun, adrenaline activating, and simple. Simplicity at it's best. also, this game has an awesome story. I really recommend this for anyone who loves fps games
  99. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    10
    There is nothing to say about this game. Even if you are not a fan of FPS like me. Just play it.
  100. Tyler4en
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    The greatest FPS I ever played. Its gameplay, story, characters, graphics, music, action, atmosphere and hit feeling are unique. If you didn't play HL2 you should play immediately.
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best PC Game of 2004
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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