Half-Life 2

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 12734 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 11,541 out of 12734
  2. Mixed: 635 out of 12734
  3. Negative: 558 out of 12734
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  1. Mauronomas
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Simplemente perfecto. Hago esta reseña demasiados años después. Por alguna razón la nostalgia me hizo volver a él. Redescubrí, desde la madurez y la experiencia, lo pulido del combate, lo inteligente del argumento, lo atrapante de los paisajes. Es un shooter tan impresionante que ha envejecido tan bien. Revolucionó el género.
  2. DoomQuakeDuke
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Ragazzi, stiamo parlando di uno degli sparatutto in prima persona (FPS) più belli mai realizzati nella storia, e non ha rivali. Rappresenta una pietra miliare nel genere. L'ho giocato e terminato completamente sul PC quando è uscito alla fine degli anni '90, dopo aver completato anche il primo capitolo (che era fantastico). Nessun film o nessun altro videogioco possono avvicinarsiRagazzi, stiamo parlando di uno degli sparatutto in prima persona (FPS) più belli mai realizzati nella storia, e non ha rivali. Rappresenta una pietra miliare nel genere. L'ho giocato e terminato completamente sul PC quando è uscito alla fine degli anni '90, dopo aver completato anche il primo capitolo (che era fantastico). Nessun film o nessun altro videogioco possono avvicinarsi all'immensità di Half-Life 2. ITALIAN USER
    Guys, we're talking about one of the most beautiful first-person shooters (FPS) ever created in history, and it has no equals. It's a milestone in the genre. I played and completed it entirely on PC when it was released in the late '90s, after also completing the first one (which was fantastic). No movie or any other video game can come close to the greatness of Half-Life 2.    … Expand
  3. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This is the only game that i can play again and again without getting bored. It has it all: great gameplay, great story, very well-shaped characters and dialogue and an epic soundtrack. Playing this game really puts you in a specific state of mind. Long live Gordon Freeman and his trusty crowbar!
  4. thehoang123
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    No doubt this is one of the greatest games of all time, It's just cult classic, a standard of the industry. The graphics, physics and everything else are the best in 2004 but still hold up very well even in 2023. Hell, even the facial expressions in this game looks still better than most games nowadays. Sadly Valve don't make games anymore.
  5. cercisyusuf
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    everyone like this becease of populer cultur but i play the game and that was boring mostly people like bc this is childhood game i guess
  6. guncooper
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Even today, the game is a masterpiece! Immersive gameplay. Awesome graphics and optimization. The game worked well on my outdated PC back in 2005.
  7. CptnKR4KEN
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Simply the best game I have ever played. The world and atmosphere that Valve as created here is unbelievably unique and remarkably timeless - even today, nearly 2 decades after its release.

    The ripple effects that this game has had on the gaming industry as a whole cannot be understated. Everything from its physics systems, cinematic in-game storytelling, grand-scale set-pieces,    Simply the best game I have ever played. The world and atmosphere that Valve as created here is unbelievably unique and remarkably timeless - even today, nearly 2 decades after its release.

    The ripple effects that this game has had on the gaming industry as a whole cannot be understated. Everything from its physics systems, cinematic in-game storytelling, grand-scale set-pieces, gunplay, etc. have been copied throughout the years - but never surpassed.

    An absolute masterpiece.    … Expand
  8. nazoruno
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    This game is FPS at its best! No matter how many times you play it, youll either crap your pants or have your mind explode out of the sheer awesomeness of this game!! Incredible puzzles, Frightful and disgusting enemies, superb dialogue, and best of all a gun like no other that allows you to turn every day items to super destructive items of terror!!! I dont care if you're the world'sThis game is FPS at its best! No matter how many times you play it, youll either crap your pants or have your mind explode out of the sheer awesomeness of this game!! Incredible puzzles, Frightful and disgusting enemies, superb dialogue, and best of all a gun like no other that allows you to turn every day items to super destructive items of terror!!! I dont care if you're the world's greatest gamer, if you havnt played this game...you havnt lived yet.… Expand
  9. ElKooi
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Para mi es el mejor juego de la historia, sin palabras
    Les recomiendo este juego junto con las expansiones del EP1 y EP2

    Graficos para su epoca: 10/10
    Fisicas: 9/10
    Jugabilidad: 8/10
  10. xpMARCUSpx
    Aug 26, 2023
    8
    The game was completed after playing the first part. I definitely liked the second part. The graphics are good for their year and the plot can be liked by someone. From myself I give 8 out of 10.
  11. JIMEY
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    Half-Life 2 is often hailed as a classic and a pioneering game in the first-person shooter genre. While it's highly regarded, some factors might lead someone to rate it as a 9 out of 10 rather than a perfect 10.

    In conclusion, rating Half-Life 2 as a 9 out of 10 acknowledges its undeniable strengths in storytelling, gameplay, and innovation, while also recognizing that it might have    Half-Life 2 is often hailed as a classic and a pioneering game in the first-person shooter genre. While it's highly regarded, some factors might lead someone to rate it as a 9 out of 10 rather than a perfect 10.

    In conclusion, rating Half-Life 2 as a 9 out of 10 acknowledges its undeniable strengths in storytelling, gameplay, and innovation, while also recognizing that it might have some minor drawbacks or aspects that have aged over time. Despite these potential weaknesses, Half-Life 2's impact on the gaming industry and its lasting influence make it an essential experience for any gamer.    … Expand
  12. apokalipto
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  13. Archangel2001
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Half-Life 2 is more than just a sequel to a good shooter. Half-Life 2 provides an immersive, atmospheric experience within City 17 and is a shining example of what good developers can achieve when they work hard. They raised the standards for the shooter-genre so high with this masterpiece. I wish more games were as good as HL2 is. This is by far my favourite Valve-Game. Thank you Valve!
  14. TruthSeaker
    Aug 15, 2023
    0
    Fanboys of this game rating every other as zero.
    Well - you get what you asked for.
  15. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Till this day, I think that's one of the best games ever made. Half-Life 2 is a piece of art, and you are making a disservice to yourself by not playing it.
  16. invoker-tmy
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    There is not much to say about this game. God came to earth in form of a FPS.
  17. Mune
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Groundbreaking piece of software that stands the test of time even after almost 20 years
  18. Zixon
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    This is the best game of all time in my opinion. Still holds up and looks great 19 years later; its a prime example of how solid art direction can make a game look timeless.
  19. Kaisa
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Best game from childhood. It's classic. Excellent work in art, sound and game engine
  20. Cer2xrafa
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    De los mejores FPS de toda la historia. Controles, soundtrack, dirección de arte, historia, personajes y sobre todo, una jugabilidad exquisita. Una obra maestra del medio, que ha envejecido fantásticamente, siendo a día de hoy, un ejemplo a seguir dentro de la industria
  21. TunaCom
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    You must play this game it is so good , graphics ahead of time , and gravity gun best gun in any universe.
    Play its cheaper than most indie games
  22. arthaxs
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    It was the year 2004, and I was at a LAN Party with around 15 other friends. Every single one of them was looking over my shoulder at my 19" CRT monitor to see the revolutionary game called Half-Life 2. Nobody even realized we were supposed to play multiplayer games.
  23. Yustan
    Jul 27, 2023
    9
    Это база, понимаешь? Классика, основа, фундамент, понимаешь? Даже сейчас мне, молодому зумеру, не прикасающийся к столь стареньким играм, было очень даже интересно её проходить... Быть может это говорит о том, как надо делать игры?Это база, понимаешь? Классика, основа, фундамент, понимаешь? Даже сейчас мне, молодому зумеру, не прикасающийся к столь стареньким играм, было очень даже интересно её проходить... Быть может это говорит о том, как надо делать игры?
  24. AliYavuz
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    ............................................................Just great.............................................................
  25. Naked_Snakee
    Jul 22, 2023
    9
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  26. LambdaLocator
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Revolutionized modern FPS games. Half-Life 2 is a classic that everyone must play!!
  27. mawwex
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    **** perfect, ground breaking physics that still to this day are used in modern VALVe titles.
  28. k1erx
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    наверное одна из лучших игра из всех видео игр в мире обожаю халф лайф 2 оптимизация и графика на тот год огонь да и щас очень даже не плохо
  29. Pewiss
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    Greatest first person shooter of all time and one of my favorite games ever made.
  30. threeoftendie
    Jul 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Итак, мы играем за Гордона Фримена, спустя 20 лет после событий 1 части выведенного из стазиса G-Man'ом, который его туда и ввел после того, как Фримен принял предложение о "работе". Сиквел отличается от оригинала во многом, и история не исключение. Гордон попадает в Сити-17, Администратором которого, как и всей Земли, является бывший администратор Черной Мезы Уоллес Брин. Он знакомится с Сопротивлением, проходит несколько баз и выбирается из города, отправляется в старый шахтерский городок, проезжает на багги по Побережью, не переставая сражаться с Альянсом и помогая Сопротивлению, штурмует тюрьму Нова-Проспект, пытаясь спасти Илая Вэнса, но еле спасается сам вместе с Аликс Вэнс. Затем участвует в боях за Сити-17 вместе с Барни Калхуном, добирается до Цитадели и с одной заряженной грави-пушкой пробивается через нее до кабинета Администратора. Там Брин пытается склонить его на свою сторону, но у него ничего не выходит, после чего доктор сбегает. Гордон и Аликс отправляются за ним, и, добравшись до портала, через который Брин собирался сбежать в мир Альянса, Фримен разрушает его; затем появляется G-Man, вновь хвалит его за "хорошую работу", дав намеки о происходящем, и "исчезает". Мне очень понравился сюжет в данной игре, он по-своему оригинален, хотя это и история про спасение Земли от пришельцев. Далее геймплей и геймдизайн. Они действительно уникальны, физика заставляет удивляться через годы после выхода, практически от каждого действия персонажа ты ощущаешь, будто ты не в игре, но дело не только в физике. Грави-пушка позволяет совершать удивительные вещи, особенно в конце игры. Остальное оружие проработано неплохо, то есть присутствует отдача и разброс пуль. Все персонажи в игре обладают свойствами "тряпичной куклы", и это добавляет реализма во время сражений, позволяя насладиться ими. Графика также на высоком уровне, отражения в воде и ее прозрачность я видел мало в каких проектах, а огонь, свет и текстуры выглядят максимально четкими и не режут глаз. Геймдизайн, выполненный в архитектурном стиле Восточной Европы, погружает в мир игры и позволяет узреть последствия захвата Земли, тоталитарную инфраструктуру и постройки другой цивилизации. Наконец, геймплей, соединяющий все вышеперечисленное, максимально разнообразен и вариативен (напомню, в шутере), и с помощью технологий движка игры мы не только с интересом отстреливаем противников, но и решаем несколько головоломок, управляем транспортом на разных поверхностях, думаем, как лучше пройти дальше и получаем именно то, чего заслуживаем. У этой игры лишь один недостаток, как и у всей серии (я еще пройду "Alyx"): отсутствие третьей части. Остается лишь верить, что оно выйдет, и все фанаты смогут его пройти.… 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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