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. JulioR.
    Jul 1, 2007
    10
    Gamer who don't play Half Life 2 can't called himself a true gamer.... Is a masterpiece of art of game. Not only is a game is drama that include you to feel you are in the screen.
  2. AlexC.
    Jul 12, 2007
    10
    If you don't like this game there's something wrong with you or your computer. I've heard loadsa gripes about Steam and the long loads and buggy game. My reply is get a better computer and a good connection. For God's sake if you don't read the system requirements it's not the games fault. And those of you who feel that it jusdt isn't a good game. Get If you don't like this game there's something wrong with you or your computer. I've heard loadsa gripes about Steam and the long loads and buggy game. My reply is get a better computer and a good connection. For God's sake if you don't read the system requirements it's not the games fault. And those of you who feel that it jusdt isn't a good game. Get out. Just get out. Now.… Expand
  3. ReidS.
    Jul 13, 2007
    10
    Wow this game is amazing the picture, the storyline, everything is perfect. What more could one ask for?
  4. CharlieK.
    Jul 18, 2007
    10
    Best graphics I have ever seen, this game delivers a brilliant story line! Seriously, in my entire life, i have not seen a better FPS than this game! Some parts are frightening, I admit they even scared me a couple of times. But, a lot of the time its pretty funny. Yes, Steam may be a drag, but, HL2 is worth messing with Steam for. A long with the multiplayer version of Half-Life 2 Best graphics I have ever seen, this game delivers a brilliant story line! Seriously, in my entire life, i have not seen a better FPS than this game! Some parts are frightening, I admit they even scared me a couple of times. But, a lot of the time its pretty funny. Yes, Steam may be a drag, but, HL2 is worth messing with Steam for. A long with the multiplayer version of Half-Life 2 Deathmatch, this game is really fun, at the same time scary, and you need a lot of strategy to beat the singleplayer, a long with having some friends battle against you in Deathmatch. Just like the 1st (but way better of course) (and new monsters) The AI system is just perfect. Nothing beats this game. I give it a 100/100 or a 10/10 possibly a 10000/10? Source engine also helps the game, giving it possibly the most realistic graphics you can get in one game. P.S. it is SO worth the money. don't worry.… Expand
  5. ValdeW.
    Jul 18, 2007
    10
    The best game in the woarld, its graphic is one of the best I ever seen, and I love Alyx Vance.
  6. SamN.
    Jul 25, 2007
    10
    Wow.
  7. LukeM.
    Jul 26, 2007
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  8. AlexK.
    Jul 28, 2007
    10
    An absolutely fantastic game. the only games that will beat this one in terms of playability and graphics will be the sequels.
  9. desthlfan
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    Well I really liked this game because it's so "scary" and so "hard", with the "Hard" difficulty level it's very very hard, I really liked the moments I must think and think that what I should do... The problem is when you finish the game , if u wanna play again you don't like because you know what to do. But there is a HalfLife2 Deathmatch that you can enjoy if u want :) Well I really liked this game because it's so "scary" and so "hard", with the "Hard" difficulty level it's very very hard, I really liked the moments I must think and think that what I should do... The problem is when you finish the game , if u wanna play again you don't like because you know what to do. But there is a HalfLife2 Deathmatch that you can enjoy if u want :) Uh, and sorry for my bad english, i'm Spanish. C-Ya!… Expand
  10. RobyZ.
    Aug 10, 2007
    10
    Great game, amazing graphics, great phisics, great AI.
  11. Pete
    Aug 11, 2007
    10
    Awsome on-line experience....I have loved and continue to love every sec. of the game.
  12. xenencore
    Aug 14, 2007
    10
    The story , game play and the concept of single level with real time story telling , i think no other game can achieve this.
  13. MidgeG.
    Aug 17, 2007
    10
    This game is swish. I can't wait for HL3, and I know there will be one. Good things come in 3's!!
  14. MattP.
    Aug 21, 2007
    10
    A truly amazing experience. Beautiful world, both in graphical quality and imaginative design. Lots of fun in various forms; boat, car, gravity gun, lots of shooting. Truly engaging story. Ushers in a new age of story telling. Everyone should have this game on their shelf, even if you don't like the game. The box can just serve as a means to remind you that you're wrong.
  15. MorAvramento
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    Great game, maybe the best game I played
  16. seancutt
    Aug 25, 2007
    10
    woot
  17. tommitochondria
    Aug 25, 2007
    10
    best damn porno i have ever seen
  18. ChrisWeinand
    Aug 27, 2007
    10
    Still the best game I ever played.
  19. RobbertJonker
    Aug 28, 2007
    10
    I have playing the game sinds 3 weeks ago, and now i end the game. Not a great end. I think (i hope) soon part 3 will come! 1 of the best game ever if you ask me.
  20. JoniK_K_K_K
    Aug 28, 2007
    10
    This game is GOOD!!!
  21. timb.
    Sep 12, 2007
    10
    Great graphics, awseome weapons, fantastic enemies, amazing surroundings. it blows other games out of the water.
  22. EmanuelKumlien
    Sep 16, 2007
    10
    Best game ever. period.
  23. JonathonH.
    Sep 16, 2007
    10
    Story is amazing. Followed Half-Life greatly. Insane graphics.
  24. SpencerK.
    Sep 17, 2007
    10
    I do belive this is the best game ever, and episode one was a great compliment, and episode 2, TF2, and portals are said to be here Oct. 10th I'M SOO Excited!!!
  25. LukeM.
    Sep 20, 2007
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  26. AndrewG
    Sep 2, 2007
    10
    While I went through a CS phase, I never took the time to play either Half-Life or Half-Life 2. Now that I finished HL2, I cannot wait to play Episode 1. HL2 is easily one of three best games I've ever played.
  27. PatrickA.
    Sep 30, 2007
    10
    Its a great game to all you who havnt played it yet? DO IT KNOW!. its a very nice in game story and graphics.
  28. killtacular
    Sep 30, 2007
    10
    This game deserves nothing less than a ten. notice how all the bad ratings are because of steam not because of the game itself. this game has the best physic engine of any game I've ever seen and awesome graphics even for an aging game (3 years) and the episodic releases only make it more spectacular. Even Halo 3 and all its hype doesn't stand up to this because Half-Life 2 is This game deserves nothing less than a ten. notice how all the bad ratings are because of steam not because of the game itself. this game has the best physic engine of any game I've ever seen and awesome graphics even for an aging game (3 years) and the episodic releases only make it more spectacular. Even Halo 3 and all its hype doesn't stand up to this because Half-Life 2 is only single player and without multiplayer Halo 3 would be a piece of trash compared to HL2. I agree steam is a friggin' pain in the a**. but once you get it working its worth it. And this game should be rated by gameplay, mechanics and graphics. not by steam's irritating problems.… Expand
  29. DoranN.
    Sep 9, 2007
    10
    This game is even more awesome than the first half life and it is something everyone will surely enjoy.
  30. FelixE.
    Nov 15, 2008
    10
    This game is absolutely the best game I have ever played. Now I'm not saying I've played all the games in the world, but I've played quite a lot and still nothing has been able to surpass this game. The physics and graphics are great even after 4 years, the scenery is tremendous but the best part is with no doubt the story. Nothing can surpass this touching story. If you This game is absolutely the best game I have ever played. Now I'm not saying I've played all the games in the world, but I've played quite a lot and still nothing has been able to surpass this game. The physics and graphics are great even after 4 years, the scenery is tremendous but the best part is with no doubt the story. Nothing can surpass this touching story. If you want to play the best game in the world, this is it.… Expand
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#1 Best PC Game of 2004
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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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