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. LukasK.
    Oct 19, 2007
    10
    Wow! One of the best games, i've ever played!
  2. RobM.
    Jan 19, 2007
    10
    Very good physics and lighting. I have no complaints, except that the enemy AI is actually pretty smart.
  3. JamesS.
    Dec 15, 2007
    10
    A beautiful game with an immersive plotline and stunning graphics. The one flaw: teammate AI. "I'm coming with you, Freeman! You're not leaving without me, Freeman! Let me just get in your way, Freeman!" Other than that, excellent.
  4. ThadM
    Dec 19, 2007
    10
    Best game ever made Bar maybe WoW its a undescribable gaming experience if you have not played this game buy it you will not regret it one thing that will annoy is the steam gaming platform but if your okay with waiting on longer load times then you will not be sad its playable over and over.
  5. KlemenK.
    Dec 19, 2007
    10
    This is the best game ever! It has good AI, very good graphics and sound!
  6. VanB.
    Dec 2, 2007
    10
    Probably one of the most innovative games out there. The Source Engine is a masterpiece. The HDR technology (which, sadly isn't used in this game) is beautiful, on a good computer of course. Graphics: 10 -Beautiful graphics, great physics. Awesome, even with a medium-high level graphics card. Although compared to current graphics technologies, it's a little rusty, but compared Probably one of the most innovative games out there. The Source Engine is a masterpiece. The HDR technology (which, sadly isn't used in this game) is beautiful, on a good computer of course. Graphics: 10 -Beautiful graphics, great physics. Awesome, even with a medium-high level graphics card. Although compared to current graphics technologies, it's a little rusty, but compared to 2004 graphics, it's amazing. Storyline: 8 -Great storyline, but I didn't really get sucked into it, but then again most FPS games have almost NO storyline at all. And if they do, it sucks. AI: 7 -I have to admit that this game's AI is kinda....stupid? But what would an FPS be if the AI is so smart that they do all the stuff for you? It's good enough, (at least they don't suicide) so stop whining. Gameplay: 10- I can't stress enough about the gameplay. It is absolutely amazing. Some parts are crazy, with bullets flying everywhere, complete chaos, but there are also many parts where its just you. Those parts are for you to calm down after a harrowing firefight. Many games don't have that, it's just fighting, fighting, and fighting. Too repetative. Of course, you'll need at least a mid-high level computer. If you don't, you can't fully appreciate the game. Trust me when I say this: Get a good graphics card. It will prepare you for when you get theHalf-Life 2 Episodes. Those have HDR technology (I think...) so if you want to play those, you'll need a good graphics card. Steam...Steam...Steam....everyone's complaining about it. To me it is one of the best ideas ever. Once you register your game, its yours forever. As always, there are hackers, but if you are smart with your account you should have no problems. Many times I lost a CD and the game is toast. But for this, all you do is register, and if you lose the CD, all you have to do is download it. It's very convenient. Great game. Great engine. Buy it. Or then again, buy the Orange Box.… Expand
  7. DanO.
    Jan 22, 2007
    10
    Heart pounding from start to finish, amazing story and AI.
  8. PutinVladimir
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    COOL!!!
  9. PatrickT.
    Dec 22, 2007
    10
    Awsome game, really looking forward to Episode 3.
  10. TeonisA
    Dec 26, 2007
    10
    Anyone who give HL2 lower than a 9 out of 10, that includes you big name reviewers up there, is nothing more than a jealous Halo fan. HL2 is is a required in any Top 5 FPS list.
  11. andrews.
    Dec 27, 2007
    10
    The physics, the spirit, the militia, the monsters, the zombies - everything is perfect.
  12. JoeMiller
    Dec 27, 2007
    10
    This is the best game ever. I nearly shit myself playing it.
  13. BobR.
    Dec 29, 2007
    10
    The most fun first person shooter ive had since return to castle wolfenstein. I cant get enough!
  14. Patrick
    Dec 29, 2007
    9
    Great game period. My only problem is how linear it is, but then again most games are so theres not much to do about that. For only $20 right now if you don't have it you should get it. For all those people who complain about Steam in their review: SHUT UP! Maybe I should complain about Windows' viruses in my review because you need the Windows platform to play the game! Judge Great game period. My only problem is how linear it is, but then again most games are so theres not much to do about that. For only $20 right now if you don't have it you should get it. For all those people who complain about Steam in their review: SHUT UP! Maybe I should complain about Windows' viruses in my review because you need the Windows platform to play the game! Judge the game on how it plays not what it plays on.… Expand
  15. RobertP.
    Oct 23, 2007
    10
    The best game ever. It has everything. It´s like watching a movie. You get the now the characters. I played it trough a hundred times, never get bored.
  16. fghfghfhhg
    Dec 30, 2007
    10
    This is the only game worth buying, apart from Wolfenstein Enemy Territory and Resident Evil.
  17. Bobbobbo
    Jan 28, 2007
    10
    The best game I have ever played.
  18. FranzP.
    Oct 29, 2007
    10
    Its one of the most impressive games ever!!!
  19. JoelF.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    This game is just amazing, even if you find one moment where you dont like the game, the next moment makes you regret thinking such blasphamey, MAKE A HALF LIFE 3
  20. SeanT.
    Feb 12, 2007
    10
    This game rocks.
  21. AlfredG.
    Feb 14, 2007
    10
    Truly the best game I have ever played. If you have never played Half-Life 2 you have been living under a rock.
  22. BoyanT.
    Mar 11, 2007
    10
    The Game is the best I have ever seen, is not just beautiful graphics, you can't stop play it until it end.
  23. JulienS.
    Mar 11, 2007
    10
    One of the most breathtaking games I have ever played. At times you almost wonder if you are still playing a game or if what is happening in front of you is real. All around surely this is the game of the year.
  24. TerranceH.
    Mar 16, 2007
    10
    Great game, loved it so much, I finished it 3 times. Now for Episode 1, 2 and 3.
  25. AnonymousMC
    Mar 31, 2007
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game and played through it a few times and lost many hours of sleep in just a few weeks. The graphics were purely stunning, the game play was really fun and really intense, and the puzzles that went along with the gravity gun added a lot to the game.
    Along with all the positive parts of the game, I never encountered something that inherently irked me or even    I thoroughly enjoyed this game and played through it a few times and lost many hours of sleep in just a few weeks. The graphics were purely stunning, the game play was really fun and really intense, and the puzzles that went along with the gravity gun added a lot to the game.
    Along with all the positive parts of the game, I never encountered something that inherently irked me or even made me think, "C'mon, why would the developers do that?"

    Overall it was an amazing game and this puny description of how much I liked it cannot fully convey my overall enjoyment of the game.    … Expand
  26. LukeM.
    May 15, 2007
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  27. Bobbobbo
    May 21, 2007
    10
    The best game I have ever played.
  28. AnonymousMC
    May 21, 2007
    10
    There is absolutley nothing wrong with this game, no flaws, no mistakes, perfect in every way. huge variety in enemies, weapons, and methods on how to play it. Phyisics are real life and the guns are geat, but marlon brando is to the godfather as Gravity gun is to this.
  29. LukeM.
    May 28, 2007
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  30. LuizM.
    Jun 18, 2007
    10
    I just finished this game, and it is simply amazing! No words can describe it! It's just beyond any FPS game! Just wow! If you are a fan of Half-Life, or even just someone who likes to play FPS games, you just HAVE to try this. It's challenging without being obscenely dificult, and it's hard where it's supposed to be. And the physics! This game feels amazingly real! I just finished this game, and it is simply amazing! No words can describe it! It's just beyond any FPS game! Just wow! If you are a fan of Half-Life, or even just someone who likes to play FPS games, you just HAVE to try this. It's challenging without being obscenely dificult, and it's hard where it's supposed to be. And the physics! This game feels amazingly real! Again... Just WOW!… Expand
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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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