Half-Life 2

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 12734 Ratings

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  1. bardas
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    The best history of the videogames,In the time the graphics of half-life 2 was the best
  2. ChosenUndead99
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This is an excellent game that never takes control away from you. I have gotten stuck multiple times due to simple things because I am so used to modern games that prefer to hold the players hand!
  3. DrakeRainbow
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I ever played thank you valve. one thing that I love about this game is the physic and combat, the characters feel like people, it feel like adventure the levels I loved the design for this world. I thing the hard mode want makes it fun for me? i played this game 4 times and the movement of your character, speaking about the protagonist, he unique because he have noThis is the best game I ever played thank you valve. one thing that I love about this game is the physic and combat, the characters feel like people, it feel like adventure the levels I loved the design for this world. I thing the hard mode want makes it fun for me? i played this game 4 times and the movement of your character, speaking about the protagonist, he unique because he have no chartacter and we can make are own personality ,like is he scare,shy,brave,listener. But in the first game you can make feel like psychopath. because you can kill people, but it does'nt matter to me.… Expand
  4. AmericansArePop
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    This is the best game i ever played. A true masterpiece. I`ve never saw and i will never see a better game. Only if hl3 comes out. 12/10
  5. default_access
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    It's hard to believe that, prior to Half-Life 2, Valve had really made only one game. Of course, it was a masterpiece. Half-Life single-handedly reinvented the first-person shooter, putting the emphasis on cinematic pacing and complete immersion in the experience. As a result, it paved the way for many of the outstanding first-person shooters that have followed. And while there was littleIt's hard to believe that, prior to Half-Life 2, Valve had really made only one game. Of course, it was a masterpiece. Half-Life single-handedly reinvented the first-person shooter, putting the emphasis on cinematic pacing and complete immersion in the experience. As a result, it paved the way for many of the outstanding first-person shooters that have followed. And while there was little question that there would eventually be a sequel, no one could have imagined the long and torturous development process that led to Half-Life 2. Well, it's time to forget about that, because Half-Life 2 has arrived. And, in many ways, this big-budget sequel does what it sets out to do: Half-Life 2 is a technically amazing, sharply honed first-person shooter that pulls all the tricks that made Half-Life such a beloved experience. With that said, many of those tricks feel more than a bit familiar now, and the game itself is saddled with a disappointing story. Still, that doesn't stop Half-Life 2 from being a very impressive and engaging shooter, and a faithful follow-up to one of the greatest PC games of all time.… Expand
  6. marklapour
    Jul 30, 2018
    10
    a masterpiece go get it now if you haven't the game still looks amazing the level design is genius the chase sections are intense and you're always immersed that's nuts for a 2004 pc game the only negative is that we don't have half life 3
  7. Rapida716
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best games in the history of mankind, a pity the sequel did not come out, but we are all looking forward to it. Prohrodil in length and across times 10. Cool game, 10/10.
  8. R1seAndShine
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Best game ever. I needn't write review before my words just wrote here.

    This game create Resistance among us.
    Join the Resistance!
    Follow Freeman!
    We Want To Believe!
  9. infin1ty92
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Amazing game in all ways. The history mindblowing, graphics still good 15 (!!) years after release. Imagine how it looked on release day in 2004. One of the best games in the history of gaming.
  10. Domino---
    Dec 13, 2018
    8
    This game was a revolution, and a big one. No Clip actually just published a documentary about it to explain how it influenced the entire industry. Sadly it's not aging well and I just finished it for the first time.
  11. Milch409
    Dec 20, 2018
    10
    I was thinking for hours about what is wrong with this game,but I couldnt find a problem.There hasnt been a game that I have played that hasnt got a slight problem at least,but it seems Ive found one.This is the only game!!The story,gameplay,its the simplisity that keeps this game alive,and the graphics,for that year,it was amazing.
  12. Arcypresher
    Jan 13, 2019
    9
    I really like old-school games like that where i don't have everything listed on tray. That makes it a bit hard but still you can have very much fun
    For me Half-Life 2 is 9,5/10 game
  13. Sayanora
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OYUN DÜNYASININ EN ÖNDE YÜRÜYEN BAYRAKTARIDIR "HALF LİFE"...
    Half life gibi çoğu filmden daha güzel bir senaryosu olan, ama özellikle de bunu mükemmel bir şekilde, Gordon Freemanın yerinde sen varmışsın gibi oynatması, hatta sırf bu nedenle Freemanın hiç konuşmaması,araya cutscene vermemesi, her an seni yalnız, tek başına ıssız yerlerde çaresiz dolaşıyormuş hissiyatı vermesi, Freemanın bitmek tükenmek bilmeyen azmini, pes etmemesini an ve an yaşatması, atmosferi, müzikleriyle, çıkan her oyunuyla kendinden önceki fps oyun kültürünü yerden yere vuran, fps oyunlarını şaha kaldıran, kendinden önceki doom gibi serilere karşı çıkıp bir fpsnin hikaye de anlatabileceğini gösteren, kendinden sonra gelecek mw gibi serilere yol gösteren bir BAŞYAPIT!.    … Expand
  14. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    One of the best games of all time.

    Innovative, atmospheric and full with amazing physics this game is a must play for any gamer.

    10/10
  15. DaniilProkhorov
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    This is great! This is my favorite childhood game that continues the story of Gordon Freeman. Now such times will not return. There were times...
  16. Genek13
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    One word - MASTERPIECE :)
    In every aspect this game defines every FPS game that came later.
    To this date single-player story is enjoyable as hell :)
  17. Jerekren
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    El Padre, Rey y Señor de los FPS con una fantástica historia, gráficos, que te mantendrán expectante hasta el final del juego, cadena perpetua al que no lo haya jugado aún
  18. janmdu
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    It simply revolutionized the graphics industry along with a great sequel story.
  19. incrementy
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game of my child timeshnwgnwgbqtjwtnagjwykwgbwbwbwfqfnqtbfvqfbqthqSyka… Expand
  20. 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.
  21. Artemka_ffd
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Игра на все времена, сделать в 2004 году такую игру это великое достижение в геймдизайне
  22. 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.
  23. Tandera7k
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i've ever played. Best history, shooter and things to search.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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!
  27. Skleepy
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time, best FPS shooter ever. Still playable and fun after 16 years.
  28. overratedgamesx
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Graphics 5/10

    Gameplay 2/10

    Story 0/10

    Physics 1/10

    Overall 10/10
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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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

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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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