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. AnthonyB.
    Oct 1, 2006
    10
    You have to get this game its probably one of the best out there and always will be until the episodes get better.
  2. LucJ.
    Oct 1, 2006
    10
    Extra Beautiful graphics.
  3. BrandonT.
    Oct 16, 2006
    10
    This is the only first person shooter game series where you actually have to use your brain.
  4. KayleeL.
    Oct 18, 2006
    10
    This game is totally awesome! I couldn't wait for it to come out, because I thought Half-Life was the most imaginative game of recent times and I expected Half-Life 2 to be even better! It was everything I thought it could be and more!
  5. AnonymousMC
    Dec 14, 2006
    10
    Absolutely brilliant!!!!! The graphics can run on some of the lowest graphics cards around, with still astonishing detail, and the fact that mods can be so easily created means that it will never get old, especially with things like Source forts, and soon to be portal, which are original, and HIGHLY addictive! WELL worth a ten. I was looking for an 11 option, but oh well...
  6. Sam
    Dec 16, 2006
    10
    Greatest shooter ever with plenty of originality. Also Genuinely scary at times.
  7. JayE.
    Dec 10, 2006
    10
    This game is probably the best fps ever, along with its multiplayer juggernauts counter strike: source and day of defeat: source I dont understand how it has a 9.2 standing rating, perhaps because people arent rating it as to when it came out?
  8. StephenJ.
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    An excellent game, though I thought it was crashing my computer at first, but it turned out it wasnt so I could install it again, I was soo happy.
  9. JasperJ.
    Dec 26, 2006
    10
    This game is REALLY exciting, because it has a good story line, good graphics, good sound, everything in this game is good! I give it an 10!
  10. 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
  11. LukeM.
    Oct 23, 2006
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  12. TeodorIkonomov
    Dec 3, 2006
    10
    The Best Game Ever
  13. LukeM.
    Dec 7, 2006
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  14. 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.
  15. AlexP.
    Oct 29, 2006
    10
    One of the best single player FPS shooters out there. If you've never played the original Half-Life game, you won't really understand this. Seems kind of short, then again I spent 20 hours a day on this until I beat it. A must-have.
  16. LukeM.
    Oct 31, 2006
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  17. 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
  18. BlakeF.
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    This is a game that had great story, sound affects,great guns, awsome engine great game.
  19. ChristopherH.
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    Absolutely the best fps ever released..
  20. SeanT.
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    This game rocks.
  21. RafalK.
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    Best game ever. Source pwnz all.
  22. LukeM.
    Mar 29, 2006
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  23. 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!
  24. 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.
  25. MichaelL.
    May 12, 2006
    10
    This game has changed the way people will look at FPS! the way it encorperates the weight system of every object, the amazing graphics and not to mention the engrossing story line. not playing this game is a crime and ALL halo fans will learn what a FPS game is.
  26. PhilP.
    May 12, 2006
    10
    Incredible! The first game was amazing, and this one had me hooked even before the chopper fight!
  27. LukeM.
    May 12, 2006
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  28. AnthonyN.
    May 12, 2006
    10
    Really good game!
  29. LukeM.
    May 13, 2006
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  30. YermakirumY.
    May 13, 2006
    10
    Very good game.
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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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