Half-Life 2

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User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 12734 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11,541 out of 12734
  2. Mixed: 635 out of 12734
  3. Negative: 558 out of 12734
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  1. BobanB.
    Dec 29, 2006
    10
    Best game ever. The enviroment, especially the enviroment in city 17, is nothing else but the best in the history of computer games. The feeling of being the underdog and fighting against an awesome machine that seems to be able to crush you at will, but the longer you play, you fell more and more undefeatable. The feeling can't be described. If you haven't played it yet, DO IT Best game ever. The enviroment, especially the enviroment in city 17, is nothing else but the best in the history of computer games. The feeling of being the underdog and fighting against an awesome machine that seems to be able to crush you at will, but the longer you play, you fell more and more undefeatable. The feeling can't be described. If you haven't played it yet, DO IT OR YOU'LL DIE!… Expand
  2. LukeM.
    Oct 23, 2006
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  3. TeodorIkonomov
    Dec 3, 2006
    10
    The Best Game Ever
  4. AnonymousMC
    Dec 4, 2006
    8
    its apparent that the Madeline V. girl has never played through the whole game. probably played single player for about an hour and couldn't figure out what to do.

    this game is all half-life 1 was, but more. boring weapons? they brought back everything except the weird ass alien weapons no one used in the first place. gravity gun? can you say gravity gun? not only did i play    its apparent that the Madeline V. girl has never played through the whole game. probably played single player for about an hour and couldn't figure out what to do.

    this game is all half-life 1 was, but more. boring weapons? they brought back everything except the weird ass alien weapons no one used in the first place. gravity gun? can you say gravity gun? not only did i play through the single player in a matter of days because of being glued to my monitor, i was finding myself VERY satisfied and craving the next episodes. the story is GREAT and valve did a killer job keeping the hype up and actually delivering, something doom 3 failed to do.

    madeline, you suck, but half-life 2 does not.    … Expand
  5. LukeM.
    Dec 7, 2006
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  6. AnonymousMC
    Dec 8, 2006
    10
    Just because you have a problem with the game, doesn't mean you should give it a 0, look at what other people think, and their experience with the game. If your computer doesn't work with it, too bad. You should've looked up some info on te game's requirements before you bought it. Oh, whats that on steam... A DEMO! Try a game before you buy and bitch about it.
  7. LukeM.
    Oct 31, 2006
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  8. HenrikG.
    Oct 5, 2006
    10
    When I heard of the game I thought the people were overrating the game. But when I tried it I was really suprised about the graphics, and the sounds, I mean I could stand at the beach and throw granades in the water for hours just to hear the boom under water and the eco it gave. Top grade for a Top game
  9. BlakeF.
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    This is a game that had great story, sound affects,great guns, awsome engine great game.
  10. ChristopherH.
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    Absolutely the best fps ever released..
  11. SeanT.
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    This game rocks.
  12. RafalK.
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    Best game ever. Source pwnz all.
  13. LukeM.
    Mar 29, 2006
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  14. TonyT.
    Apr 1, 2006
    10
    After going through the whole game I finally realized how amazingly clever this game really is. Each and every puzzle was unique and very nicely planned. The amazing physics also made this possible. Who wouldnt love shooiting the enemy off of cliffs. Thats my favorite. Amazing game!
  15. CameronM.
    Apr 25, 2006
    10
    This is the best game ever made! I hope Half Life 3 will live up to it's reputation as the other games hqve.
  16. AnonymousMC
    May 11, 2006
    7
    The physics, graphics and audio are great, but the story and the gameplay is nowhere near the standards set by Half Life 1. The world is also nowhere near as wide, even though the previous environment was only a government facility, the city is a more restructive environment with less outside interaction. A disappointment as far as replayability.
  17. LukeM.
    May 13, 2006
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  18. AndyH.
    May 16, 2006
    8
    Graphically fantastic, with the new game physics creating new methods of play, this is a stunning game. Although i thought some of the weapons was under powered. The game it self was quite short but all new FPS games are quite short in actual game time from beginning to end. Would be great with a co-op multiplayer mode for the single player side. The multiplayer side is also fantastic but Graphically fantastic, with the new game physics creating new methods of play, this is a stunning game. Although i thought some of the weapons was under powered. The game it self was quite short but all new FPS games are quite short in actual game time from beginning to end. Would be great with a co-op multiplayer mode for the single player side. The multiplayer side is also fantastic but does'nt play as well as the older Half-Life for smooth internet play.… Expand
  19. JustinF.
    May 16, 2006
    7
    Not bad - a little disappointed in the ending - I felt that there was another slice of tense action necessary to fulfill my needs. Also, a bit easy!
  20. LuisS.
    May 17, 2006
    10
    Loved part 1, and part 2 just left me begging for more. Great graphics, and control is fluidly awesome.
  21. Death
    May 17, 2006
    10
    very good- nice graphics well played out all depends on the computer to run it for the best performance other than that it's just as good.
  22. MartinB.
    May 17, 2006
    10
    very exellent game , they should make more like it.
  23. MichaelW.
    May 18, 2006
    10
    Clearly the environment, puzzles, and levels are the best out to date. With the advent of chapter one soon to be released, we'll see this series evolve in ways that can only be experiance through total game emersion. To those critics of Steam, Its irrating at times but I have to its definalty the best way to provide a balance of anti piracy and freedom to manipulate the game through Clearly the environment, puzzles, and levels are the best out to date. With the advent of chapter one soon to be released, we'll see this series evolve in ways that can only be experiance through total game emersion. To those critics of Steam, Its irrating at times but I have to its definalty the best way to provide a balance of anti piracy and freedom to manipulate the game through the SDK. I think steam is a good idea and the nay sayers are just plan noobs.… Expand
  24. CristofferL.
    May 19, 2006
    10
    I have play half-life 1 and that was a great story, when i see the first interview about half-life 2 nice graphic, good its running with steam for updates and more, like the story from half-life 1 and need to see the continuation in to Half-life 2 City17, and now ist come a expations pack to Half-Life 2 Epesode 1 something i don´t want to miss. so i see and hope forward for Valve I have play half-life 1 and that was a great story, when i see the first interview about half-life 2 nice graphic, good its running with steam for updates and more, like the story from half-life 1 and need to see the continuation in to Half-life 2 City17, and now ist come a expations pack to Half-Life 2 Epesode 1 something i don´t want to miss. so i see and hope forward for Valve for Half-Life 3 and more.… Expand
  25. TeodorIkonomov
    May 21, 2006
    10
    The Best Game Ever
  26. TeodorIkonomov
    May 21, 2006
    10
    The Best Game Ever
  27. AlexF.
    May 21, 2006
    10
    Absolutely amazing. This game lives up to the media hype and is simply an incredible experience to play. Even people who arent fans of FPS's will appreciate the gameplay, the physics, the storyline...the game just does not disappoint on any front.
  28. TeodorIkonomov
    May 21, 2006
    10
    The Best Game Ever
  29. AnonymousMC
    May 22, 2006
    10
    Simply put, the best-looking, most system-adaptive game I've ever played. I first played this game on an HP Pavilion a220n with an onboard GeForce 4 MX. Yeah. The graphics weren't super (no reflections, dynamic shadows, etc), but the game still looked great and played very well. Then, when I got the ATI Radeon X800, it automatically adjusted the settings, and I was astounded! TheSimply put, the best-looking, most system-adaptive game I've ever played. I first played this game on an HP Pavilion a220n with an onboard GeForce 4 MX. Yeah. The graphics weren't super (no reflections, dynamic shadows, etc), but the game still looked great and played very well. Then, when I got the ATI Radeon X800, it automatically adjusted the settings, and I was astounded! The game is so much better for me now. I love this game so much, and can't wait until the Episode One continuation comes out. I've got it on preorder!… Expand
  30. TerenceC.
    May 23, 2006
    8
    This game is probably one of the best games I have ever played in my entire life. The storyline is so involving, the gameplay is addictive and is imense, and the ai of the enemies is so incredible. The only flaws this game has is that it requires more aliens, an explanation of how them aliens learnt how to talk, and why they befriended the humans, and one major flaw is that if ypou have This game is probably one of the best games I have ever played in my entire life. The storyline is so involving, the gameplay is addictive and is imense, and the ai of the enemies is so incredible. The only flaws this game has is that it requires more aliens, an explanation of how them aliens learnt how to talk, and why they befriended the humans, and one major flaw is that if ypou have not played the original Half-Life then it's quiet boring and very confusing.… Expand
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#1 Best 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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