Half-Life 2

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  1. UnfixingMite500
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Сюжет просто божественный как и gameplay игра для своего времени это лучшее что может быть
  2. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    10
    There is nothing to say about this game. Even if you are not a fan of FPS like me. Just play it.
  3. Tyler4en
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    The greatest FPS I ever played. Its gameplay, story, characters, graphics, music, action, atmosphere and hit feeling are unique. If you didn't play HL2 you should play immediately.
  4. yeezymane
    Apr 1, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Графика - 8/10
    Игровой процесс - 9/10
    Сюжет - 8/10
    Музыка - 6/10    … Expand
  5. VixySkunk
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
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  6. Arbores
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    Oynanış: 40/40
    Hikaye: 30/30
    Grafikler: 20/20
    Sesler ve Müzikler: 10/10
    Sonuç: 100/100
  7. Haeder
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    This game is surely something And I have been wanting to play it for a while now and I have just gotten the time to do so, Let me go through it one by one:
    Firstly, The graphics, The graphics of this game is Good-looking maybe not the best by today standards but it's still good and the facial animations are nice to have, The level design on the other hand is more interesting, Sometimes    This game is surely something And I have been wanting to play it for a while now and I have just gotten the time to do so, Let me go through it one by one:
    Firstly, The graphics, The graphics of this game is Good-looking maybe not the best by today standards but it's still good and the facial animations are nice to have, The level design on the other hand is more interesting, Sometimes you get stuck not knowing where to go? and sometimes you just have to stop and admire the brilliant level design, The voice acting is lower then normal only exception is G-Man his voice is just gorgeous, The story is pretty neat and the gameplay is unique, The guns are different from each other and each got Its own use case, The gravity gun is so awesome, and the vehicles that you can drive are well made, The AI is smart, For me the gameplay is the strong point in this game.

    Valve clearly knows how to make a good and a bad game and this game is one of the good ones, maybe not the best but it's surely good.

    tl;dr
    Pros:
    + Neat story
    + Beautiful graphics
    + Smart AI
    + Awesome gameplay
    Cons:
    - Level design is sometimes confusing
    - Voice acting is way less than I would expect from the company that made Portal (and any other story-based game)
    - Some weird bugs overall    … Expand
  8. Yasin-
    May 24, 2020
    10
    Mükemmel bir oyun oynayın muazzam bir hikayesi var efsane bir oyun efsane.
  9. CrispCicada
    May 28, 2020
    10
    Half-Life 2 is easily one of my favorite video games of all time. It's so unique and creative. It's nothing like other FPS games and that's exactly why it's so great. The weaponry in this game is amazing. The gravity gun is so interesting. I get excited whenever it's in in my hands. I love this game's writing. Every character has a load of personality in this game. The humor in this gameHalf-Life 2 is easily one of my favorite video games of all time. It's so unique and creative. It's nothing like other FPS games and that's exactly why it's so great. The weaponry in this game is amazing. The gravity gun is so interesting. I get excited whenever it's in in my hands. I love this game's writing. Every character has a load of personality in this game. The humor in this game made me laugh a heck ton. I love this game's puzzles. They offer a good challenge and can really make you use your brain. In conclusion, I'd recommend this to anybody who has a PC. Have a lovely day/night, folks!… Expand
  10. PedroNowicki
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    Jedna z najlepszych gier w jakie grałem. Ukończyłem całą grę w 14 godzin i uważam że to całkowity must-play dla każdego gracza. dużo broni, świetna fabuła, i alyx.
  11. RadiationGamer
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Great story, great gameplay, Revolutionary game. It was one of the rarest games that really impressed me. It's more than an alien invasion. What can I say? -10
  12. Eratry
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Best game. I've been waiting for a million years when the third part comes out
  13. RIDETHELIGHTN1N
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    The best game ever made.
    Everything in this game is perfect down to the graphics suspenseful gameplay and for some reason the fact that it has more guns in it then csgo. The graphics have aged perfectly and the game performs well even on low fps. The gameplay is some of the best ever with its customization properties because of the gravity gun which allows you to do pretty much anything    The best game ever made.
    Everything in this game is perfect down to the graphics suspenseful gameplay and for some reason the fact that it has more guns in it then csgo. The graphics have aged perfectly and the game performs well even on low fps. The gameplay is some of the best ever with its customization properties because of the gravity gun which allows you to do pretty much anything also ravenholm is the best game chapter ever. Also this game has one of the best stories ever    … Expand
  14. drcoomer
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Half Life 2 is truly the epitome of what an FPS should be. From start to finish, this game is a masterpiece that even exceeds a lot of recent games. Between it's way-ahead-of-its-time graphics, amazing level design, and exhilarating gameplay, Half Life 2, even 16 years after release, still sets the bar high for all future games.

    Graphics: 9/10 HL2's graphics still hold up pretty well    Half Life 2 is truly the epitome of what an FPS should be. From start to finish, this game is a masterpiece that even exceeds a lot of recent games. Between it's way-ahead-of-its-time graphics, amazing level design, and exhilarating gameplay, Half Life 2, even 16 years after release, still sets the bar high for all future games.

    Graphics: 9/10
    HL2's graphics still hold up pretty well in 2020. This game is designed beautfiully, and there's an extremely unique atmosphere that you feel as soon as you step into City 17. I remember playing the Orange Box as a kid, and thinking to myself "There's NO WAY graphics can get any better than this." Well, I was certainly wrong there, but that doesn't take away from the timeless look that Valve gave us.

    Narrative: 9/10
    Gordon's journey is a blast to experience. I think the story is very well-written, creatively playing off the events of HL1, while also expanding the environment and establishing its own identity. It may have a couple sluggish moments here and there, but for the most part, the action keeps on rolling with ease.

    Protagonist: 10/10
    The ever-silent Gordon Freeman, never change.

    Characters/Interactions: 10/10
    There is a plethora of supporting characters, both good and bad, that drive this story forward. In addition, interacting with the now-friendly Vortigaunts is a nice touch. And the Alyx and Dog combo provides some of the game's most cheerful moments.

    Gameplay: 10/10
    I can't find one thing to complain about here. The level design in this game is insane. The horror-themed Ravenholm is one of my favorite parts of the entire story. Same with the long Highway 17 cruise through the Antlion infested coast. Per usual, Half Life utilizes some unique puzzles and platforming that are sure to test your brain power. But the real highlight here is the Gravity Gun. It is by far the most fun weapon to use, and it really elevates this game to the next level.

    Overall Score: 9/10    … Expand
  15. Andy_xz
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Simplemente épico una historia excelente lo es que pudes interactuar con casi todo alrededor solo esperemos que la parte 3 supere a esto
  16. KitterKatster
    Nov 14, 2021
    8
    Its terrible that this game from 2004 still has the best physics. Well maybe not best BUT IT USES THEM thus making it the best. Some of the later levels drop in quality which is a shame. Weapon and enemy variety is less so then HL1 which is a shame. Pacing is alot slower then HL1, which isn't necessarly a bad thing but on your 5000th playthrough u kinda host_timescale it.
  17. Madman85
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Игра всех лучшая всех времен и народов, объективно даже о ней не нужно пересказывать, кто играл поймут меня, и 10 она заслуживает по праву))!
  18. getnid
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best PC games ever made. The story, the atmosphere, the art style, the gameplay, all 10/10.
  19. SantiPar
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The expressionistic play between visuals and story in HALF-LIFE 2 culminates in the excellence of storytelling and game play that is this superb game.
  20. DefaltWorld
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Imposible encontrarle un punto negativo a este juego, envegecio bien con el paso de los años,tanto en fisicas como en la cara de los personajes que aun me sorprende la de expresiones que tienen para ser un juego de ese año,lastima que no hicieron en capitulo 3 o half life 3 para ver como unian portal y half life
    Esta reseña es cojunta contando los este juego y los dos capitulos como uno unico    … Expand
  21. MichalBr
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Half-Life 2 game created by Valve gets a 10 / 10 from me. (Played on PC - Steam)
  22. DarkLord1950
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. It still has beautiful graphics in my opinion. The physics of the game are fantastic.
  23. exitm35
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    While showing its age, this game still keeps me hooked with good pacing, lighter moments breaking up the action and an intriguing plot, it still managed to hold its own after all of these years.
  24. Kathaarian
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It's totally a masterpiece, too good for it to be from 2004, I really loved this video game
  25. O3liveon
    Dec 23, 2022
    9
    Well it's freaking Half Half 2. One of the most ultimate of ultimate classics. You don't have to be a gamer to know that Half Life is still after all these years at the pinnacle of gaming and story telling. Even at the time of this short review, December 2022, it's still an extremely fun game to play and the story is timeless and brilliant. What an incredible world! Saying you love thisWell it's freaking Half Half 2. One of the most ultimate of ultimate classics. You don't have to be a gamer to know that Half Life is still after all these years at the pinnacle of gaming and story telling. Even at the time of this short review, December 2022, it's still an extremely fun game to play and the story is timeless and brilliant. What an incredible world! Saying you love this game isn't enough. With that said, old games are old, even though this still holds up to a pretty good extent - it's still an old game... And old games are old. If you haven't experienced these games there's no question. You must. YOU MUST! Sorry for yelling.
    A review like this could've been read at release, all that's needed is a single word - Perfection.
    But it's 2022 and again, old games are old... And yet, still gets a 9 from me. So good!    … Expand
  26. Ugliest_boy
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    If there was a 11/10 option I would rate this game 11/10. The graphic doesn't hold up but it's still my favorite video game.
  27. Onlyclassicvg1
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 (HL2) es la continuación del videojuego Half-Life, una videoaventura de disparos en primera persona. Anteriormente el videojuego se vendía junto a Counter-Strike: Source la secuela de Counter-Strike con el nuevo motor gráfico (Source) y el motor físico (Havok) implantados y los niveles totalmente rediseñados. Actualmente se puede comprar a través del paquete
  28. Multisample
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Выражу свое мнение как фанат данной игры.
    1) в игре просто отличная, великолепная графика, да есть грешки с дальностью прорисовки, но игра 2004 года, это простительно.
    2) в игре просто БОМБЕЗНАЯ физика, ты можешь взять любой предмет, кинуть его, особенно, если в руках грави пушка. 3) оптимизация, она отличная, ведь сделана на движке сурс, она запустится даже на ведре на ультрах. 4) сюжет,    Выражу свое мнение как фанат данной игры.
    1) в игре просто отличная, великолепная графика, да есть грешки с дальностью прорисовки, но игра 2004 года, это простительно.
    2) в игре просто БОМБЕЗНАЯ физика, ты можешь взять любой предмет, кинуть его, особенно, если в руках грави пушка.
    3) оптимизация, она отличная, ведь сделана на движке сурс, она запустится даже на ведре на ультрах.
    4) сюжет, шикарный.    … Expand
  29. TheShadow13
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    I mean, what is to say about this legendary game, It pushed boundaries with its engine and physics like no other... A great successor to the first one.
  30. iwantTobelieve3
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Best game I ever played olded fine 100porcent recommended I recommend play it with mmod
  31. Wisem
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, the best PC game without a doubt ... with a unique atmosphere and very comfortable gameplay. I hope the 3 has that same essence
  32. SewAwOw
    Aug 15, 2021
    9
    Что сказать - классная игра, крутое продолжение первой части, в которой развилось всё - графика, сюжет, геймплей. А взаимодействие с окружающим миром вышло вообще на новый уровень, больше нигде не видел такой офигенной подачи графики. Да что сказать, даже ИИ врагов прилично так подтянули, на средней сложности не раз давали просраться))
    Короче, игра топ и уже классика.    Что сказать - классная игра, крутое продолжение первой части, в которой развилось всё - графика, сюжет, геймплей. А взаимодействие с окружающим миром вышло вообще на новый уровень, больше нигде не видел такой офигенной подачи графики. Да что сказать, даже ИИ врагов прилично так подтянули, на средней сложности не раз давали просраться))
    Короче, игра топ и уже классика.
  33. Nothintoseehere
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    holy **** this game is amazing even me who doesn't even play many video games played this probably 12 times by now it is the write of passage to turn boys into men rivers of testosterone flow though you as your crowbar smashes into headcrabs for God's sake I even got my 85 year old grandfather to like this game so just buy it... also this review is sponsored by raid sha...
  34. KA4KA
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Сюжет, графика, игровой процесс даже лучше, чем у 1-ой части! Эта игра 100% заслуживает 10 баллов. Одна из лучший игр на ПК (хотя есть порты)!
  35. Jonathon30388
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    How valve did better than the first half life is amazing, once again this game is a masterpiece that everyone should play, its story is great, the gameplay is fun, and the graphics are good for a 2004 game
  36. Stih86
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Без сомнений это величайшая игра, которая навсегда изменила представления о играх! В моем рейтинге, это игра номер один. Именно она привила мне любовь к играм.
  37. Hanekoma
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    As the first fps game I played, it left a deep impact on me. Of course, for me, who was only 6 years old, the game was a bit bloody, but I still like it.
  38. WaldieX
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    I remember I bought Half-Life Complete just for GMOD textures and then I wanted to try it and I enjoyed this game. Gameplay was great and as a fan of FPS games I liked it. Graphics was great it you keep in mind it was FRICKING 2004 GAME! Physics of this game are great and I feel like it is better than in some 2020 games. I enjoyed it and I will play it again, I will give Half-Life 2 8/10.
  39. Nekellor_Met
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
    Отличнейшее разнообразие геймплея. Как шутер не идеальный. Как сюжетная приключенческая игра довольно хороша.
  40. Terce
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    Simply a masterpiece of videogames, a game ahead of his time which set a base to follow to any other FPS game.
  41. GhostBigfoot
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    Honestly 16 years too late into reviewing this game but I will. It was 2012 and I remember playing Half-Life 2 for the first time having the most fun for a game at the time. The gameplay was absolutely brilliant for its time with the great level design at the time. Everything felt fluid and the graphics still hold up today as a low tier game but still really good. The story was reallyHonestly 16 years too late into reviewing this game but I will. It was 2012 and I remember playing Half-Life 2 for the first time having the most fun for a game at the time. The gameplay was absolutely brilliant for its time with the great level design at the time. Everything felt fluid and the graphics still hold up today as a low tier game but still really good. The story was really engaging and brilliantly done. I felt a surge of power with the great world-building and the effort put into making this great game. if you haven't played this game and you own a PC, please get it. It's 100% worth it. The only concern I had for the time was my PC would crash at the time but that was a personal problem. I really hope Valve continues the series especially after Half-Life Alyx coming out, we really need a Half-Life 3 during this dark time. My final review is 9.8/10.… Expand
  42. Schmchr
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    To this day it is an amazing game to play, in 2004 without a doubt it was the best game ever made and it deserved to have won the GOTY award.
  43. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I must be objective, this, this is a masterpice people
    It’s just... pure half life
  44. emilyratesgames
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Score: 8
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  45. C4teater
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    This game is a very fitting sequel to Half Life. The graphics and game play feel a little ahead of its time. The story picks up where it left off in the first game and has a satisfying ending. The weapon diversity is very similar to the first game. The story/character writing continued to hold some of the cliche or cheesy bits from the first game, but again not bad by any means. TheThis game is a very fitting sequel to Half Life. The graphics and game play feel a little ahead of its time. The story picks up where it left off in the first game and has a satisfying ending. The weapon diversity is very similar to the first game. The story/character writing continued to hold some of the cliche or cheesy bits from the first game, but again not bad by any means. The puzzles/map design in this game often had simple yet rewarding alternative solutions. A fun vehicle portion was added, however my biggest negative with this game was the mines first seen during the vehicle portion boss. They were so hideous and immersion breaking, they looked like the mines from Lego Star Wars. Besides this, enemies and characters were brought back from the first game in unique and well done ways and new enemies and characters were brought in and felt right at home in the game.… Expand
  46. PatitoCosmico67
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Juego revolucionario, con muy buen historia. Y que resiste muy bien al paso del tiempo
  47. Denizarasgulle
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    This is the game that introduced us the advanced physics and their usage at the video games. Story and Storytelling is good. Gameplay is fun, because physics are great. Graphics re astonishing compared to 2004 standarts. Best FPS ever. Must play!
  48. SeyeerGame
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    The game that made games commercially successful. I don't even know what to say about this game. Everything is great in this game. Except for the plot. I would bet 9, but for a great contribution to the gaming community, the game deserves 10

    Игра, которая сделала игры коммерчески успешными. Я даже не знаю, что сказать об этой игре. В этой игре все отлично. Кроме сюжета. Я бы поставил    The game that made games commercially successful. I don't even know what to say about this game. Everything is great in this game. Except for the plot. I would bet 9, but for a great contribution to the gaming community, the game deserves 10

    Игра, которая сделала игры коммерчески успешными. Я даже не знаю, что сказать об этой игре. В этой игре все отлично. Кроме сюжета. Я бы поставил 9, но за большой вклад в игровое сообщество игра заслуживает 10    … Expand
  49. TheSonicFnafguy
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    My 2nd favorite Valve game , This game has a strong story with good game play and the guns are really good 10/10
  50. MrTextar
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    ПЕРИОД ПОЛУРАСПАДА

    О серии Half-Life наслышаны все, как минимум из-за того, что миллионы игроков ожидают выхода третьей части. Почему же эта серия в прошлом заняла особое место в пантеоне хороших игр? Попробуем разобраться. И сегодня речь пойдёт именно о второй части серии, т.к. она является наиболее популярной. Roleplay проекты, фанатские модификации и переиздания - всё это признак    ПЕРИОД ПОЛУРАСПАДА

    О серии Half-Life наслышаны все, как минимум из-за того, что миллионы игроков ожидают выхода третьей части. Почему же эта серия в прошлом заняла особое место в пантеоне хороших игр? Попробуем разобраться.

    И сегодня речь пойдёт именно о второй части серии, т.к. она является наиболее популярной. Roleplay проекты, фанатские модификации и переиздания - всё это признак того, что игра жива и любима.

    Действие сюжета происходит спустя несколько лет после событий первой части. Из-за мощного резонанса на Землю хлынули пришельцы, прозванные Альянсом. И именно борьбой с захватчиками мы будем заниматься в лице молчаливого Гордона Фримена. По пути нам встретятся как старые знакомые, так и новые союзники и враги. Сценаристы затронули тему любовных отношений между Гордоном и его подругой Аликс, которая заполучила собственную игру в VR. Сюжет всё также полон нераскрытых загадок и мелочей. Если подвести итог по этой части, то за повествованием интересно наблюдать.

    Теперь игровой процесс. Подобного рода игры я описываю именно как ИГРА.

    Можно проходить различные участки уровней совершенно разными способами, ровно как и вести борьбу с врагами. В наличии имеется несколько видов вооружения: от классических SMG и револьверов, до фантастических лазерных винтовок. Это всё поможет сражаться с обычными врагами и монстрами, а вот ПТУРС пригодится для уничтожения высоких шагающих живых турелей. Кроме того, можно бросаться в противников предметами, ставить мины и загораживать им путь, дабы дать себе время для отступления.

    По ходу игры нам придётся побывать в разнообразных локациях. Пустынные пляжи, закрытые бункеры, заброшенные города. И вечно Гордона преследует напасть. Но это не значит, что удача покинула его. По случайности за ближайшим углом оказывается высокий ящик или взрывная бочка, а в кустах спрятан вентиль от трубы. Всё это пригодится для того, чтобы обойти препятствие. Загадки эти просты, но интересны.

    Отдельно хочется сказать про музыкальное сопровождение. Оно классное, задаёт ритм, но резко обрывается в самый неподходящий момент.

    По сути, это всё, из чего состоит игра. Хороший сюжет, довольно устаревшие, но в то же время бессмертные механики, красивые локации. Шедевром явно не назвать, но играть и переигрывать всегда приятно и не надоедает.    … Expand
  51. ChierHu
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    The games from this series are first-person shooter action games in which the player traverses a virtual world that seems to be vast but which in reality is confined to a narrow path. The whole story of Half-Life is told within the game. There are no cut-scenes that take the player out of the game, all dialogue is performed by characters inside the game, and the player can choose to listenThe games from this series are first-person shooter action games in which the player traverses a virtual world that seems to be vast but which in reality is confined to a narrow path. The whole story of Half-Life is told within the game. There are no cut-scenes that take the player out of the game, all dialogue is performed by characters inside the game, and the player can choose to listen or ignore them altogether. Half-Life has perfected the art of guiding the player through the game, creating a well-structured experience for him. The practice is often referred to as railroading; in this light, it is probably no coincidence that in Half-Life and Half-Life 2 the player arrives on a train. The disadvantage of railroading is that the player’s freedom is mostly an illusion. When players go in a direction that was not intended by the game, the illusion can break down very quickly. It takes a lot of design skill to prevent players from noticing the invisible boundaries that prevent the player from exploring in other directions.… Expand
  52. Model_Jb300
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    If someone talking trash about Half-Life games. You are a stupid and brain dead. The game is fun, a bit fast-pace, and well puzzle design. The story is....."story". You can easily recognize the character. Alyx, Eli, Dog, Barney, Combine, Gordon Freeman, Headcrab, Strider, and G-man. Voice acting was great. The only sad thing about the voice actor of Eli just pass away named Jack. MeanwhileIf someone talking trash about Half-Life games. You are a stupid and brain dead. The game is fun, a bit fast-pace, and well puzzle design. The story is....."story". You can easily recognize the character. Alyx, Eli, Dog, Barney, Combine, Gordon Freeman, Headcrab, Strider, and G-man. Voice acting was great. The only sad thing about the voice actor of Eli just pass away named Jack. Meanwhile in Half-Life Alyx the new Eli voice acting is...well performance. Enough for that. I think you should go out and BUY THIS GAME! No? Because you are know nothing about Half-Life story. Please, buy this game.… Expand
  53. Black_S
    Jan 12, 2023
    0
    Most overrated game of all time. Same way people overrate nonsensical art, they overrate this "game" only to show their own superiority and ego. No surprise. The Bussiness of valve stands on those people.

    - boring story - go to one location, do something, go to another location, do another thing in boring way - shalow enemies, dead in one hit - shalow ways of killing enemies - easy    Most overrated game of all time. Same way people overrate nonsensical art, they overrate this "game" only to show their own superiority and ego. No surprise. The Bussiness of valve stands on those people.

    - boring story
    - go to one location, do something, go to another location, do another thing in boring way
    - shalow enemies, dead in one hit
    - shalow ways of killing enemies
    - easy to play/win gameplay
    - "Gabe" man as image of what gabe tumor newell wanna be, but never be.
    Especially: "rather than offer you the illusion of free choice, i will take the liberty choosing for you" is an exact tear of his thinking with steam and his parasitic business.

    No reason to play this, what keeps it alive is nostalgia.    … Expand
  54. Coolguymike
    Sep 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I originally played Half-Life 2 on the Orange Box for the 360, but I recently bought it on Steam to playthrough again and man, does this game rock. It's a bit disappointing that Valve abandoned this game, but with the teaser at the end of Half-Life: Alyx, who knows what's in the future of the series.… Expand
  55. empleat100
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Great game, original sci-fi game. Very unique and diverse in every way. Revolutionalized fps genre! If you are fps, or sci-fi fan. You must play this! Even story isn't that deep. It is really amazing and fun in some many ways. One of greatest games ever. MASTERPIECE! Played it hundred times!
  56. Morze232
    Sep 13, 2020
    9
    There are not many words to say, the game is really a masterpiece story, very good gameplay, very good, briefly nothing is missing
  57. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    9
    İlki kadar iyi olan ender devam oyunlarından. Bugün bile hala gideri var. 9/10
  58. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Топ тогда, топ сейчас, топ потом. Сколько не перепрохожу игру каждые 5 лет, а она всё та же.
  59. Emir_Pinkman
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Fps dünyasının en iyisi. Rahat oynanış,fizik tabanlı bulmacalar,hala yeterli olan grafikler, sunumu çok iyi olan hikaye. Valve daha iyisini yapana kadar en iyisi bu. 10/10
  60. kaliel30
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos já feitos, senão o melhor, história impecável, gameplay foda, level design bem feito, simplesmente perfeito.
  61. Holiday305
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    What a game !! I love it, the story, characters, voices acting, gameplay, all !
    Rise and shine, Mr. Freeman. Rise and shine. -GMan
    Good job for all HL Series Valve.
  62. DiegoGamboa
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Great game. Loved it.
    The game has surprisingly dark lore and great atmosphere with greatly implemented humor.
  63. AppleCalvados
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра в моей жизни! Если у вас есть ПК, то вы обязаны в нее поиграть! Она прекрасна практически во всем. Единственное что в этой игре может раздражать, так это глупые союзные НПС, но это реально мелочь! Честная оценка этой игры 9.7/10, но я поставлю 10/10, потому что это моя любимая игра!Лучшая игра в моей жизни! Если у вас есть ПК, то вы обязаны в нее поиграть! Она прекрасна практически во всем. Единственное что в этой игре может раздражать, так это глупые союзные НПС, но это реально мелочь! Честная оценка этой игры 9.7/10, но я поставлю 10/10, потому что это моя любимая игра!
  64. prakx9
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Juegazo muy variado y entretenido todo el tiempo.Unos gráficos muy buenos para la época.
  65. Flipmozh
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    i have nothing to say about Half Life series especially Half Life 2, except GREAT and WONDERFUL game story line. ever.
  66. apokalipto
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  67. GVB
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ok, its Half-Life. A classic, a masterpiece, a superb story with great mechanics and situations. More than recommended: you-must-play-it.
  68. renkm1
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo é com certeza é o melhor exemplo de como deve ser feito um fps, absurdamente incrível e revolucionario da industria, junto com ele veio o lançamento de uma das engines mais famosas e usadas de todos os tempos. resumindo, JOGUE HALF LIFE 1 E 2 IMEDIATAMENTE
  69. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
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  70. Gorbunov2004
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    Хорошая игра, шутер нормальный есть элементы головоломок. Где-то даже музыка отличная, оружия вроде стало по меньше, также появился транспорт водный и наземный. И NPC напарники которые будут помогать вам в бою. Даже можно будет командовать муравьиными львами, боссов нет.Хорошая игра, шутер нормальный есть элементы головоломок. Где-то даже музыка отличная, оружия вроде стало по меньше, также появился транспорт водный и наземный. И NPC напарники которые будут помогать вам в бою. Даже можно будет командовать муравьиными львами, боссов нет.
  71. RinKaiG
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Nice Game , a Great character connected with the Player like Gordon Freeman and a Masterpiece with long lasting, interesting detail, by time
  72. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    9
    Why doesn't this game get old? It's really nice, I play it from time to time, I enjoy it very much.
  73. Dom007
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    From the moment you start the the game it is just pure fun from start to finish. The mechanics and combat it offers allows for the fun gameplay whilst the level design which gets continuously gets more interesting as the game goes on keeps your interest high. Last of all it had graphics for its time that where miles above any game released prior to that.
  74. Animus1
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Bee Movie Script - Dialogue Transcript

    According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway because bees don't care what humans think is impossible. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Ooh, black and yellow!    Bee Movie Script - Dialogue Transcript

    According to all known laws
    of aviation,

    there is no way a bee
    should be able to fly.

    Its wings are too small to get
    its fat little body off the ground.

    The bee, of course, flies anyway

    because bees don't care
    what humans think is impossible.

    Yellow, black. Yellow, black.
    Yellow, black. Yellow, black.

    Ooh, black and yellow!
    Let's shake it up a little.

    Barry! Breakfast is ready!

    Ooming!

    Hang on a second.

    Hello?

    - Barry?
    - Adam?

    - Oan you believe this is happening?
    - I can't. I'll pick you up.

    Looking sharp.

    Use the stairs. Your father
    paid good money for those.

    Sorry. I'm excited.

    Here's the graduate.
    We're very proud of you, son.

    A perfect report card, all B's.

    Very proud.

    Ma! I got a thing going here. - You got lint on your fuzz. - Ow! That's me! - Wave to us! We'll be in row 118,000. - Bye! Barry, I told you, stop flying in the house! - Hey, Adam. - Hey, Barry. - Is that fuzz gel? - A little. Special day, graduation. Never thought I'd make it. Three days grade school, three days high school. Those were awkward. Three days college. I'm glad I took a day and hitchhiked around the hive. You did come back different. - Hi, Barry. - Artie, growing a mustache? Looks good. - Hear about Frankie? - Yeah. - You going to the funeral? - No, I'm not going. Everybody knows, sting someone, you die. Don't waste it on a squirrel. Such a hothead. I guess he could have just gotten out of the way. I love this incorporating an amusement park into our day. That's why we don't need vacations. Boy, quite a bit of pomp... under the circumstances. - Well, Adam, today we are men. - We are! - Bee-men. - Amen! Hallelujah! Students, faculty, distinguished bees, please welcome Dean Buzzwell. Welcome, New Hive Oity graduating class of... ...9:15. That concludes our ceremonies. And begins your career at Honex Industries! Will we pick ourjob today? I heard it's just orientation. Heads up! Here we go. Keep your hands and antennas inside the tram at all times. - Wonder what it'll be like? - A little scary. Welcome to Honex, a division of Honesco and a part of the Hexagon Group. This is it! Wow. Wow. We know that you, as a bee, have worked your whole life to get to the point where you can work for your whole life. Honey begins when our valiant Pollen Jocks bring the nectar to the hive. Our top-secret formula is automatically color-corrected, scent-adjusted and bubble-contoured into this soothing sweet syrup with its distinctive golden glow you know as... Honey! - That girl was hot. - She's my cousin! - She is? - Yes, we're all cousins. - Right. You're right. - At Honex, we constantly strive to improve every aspect of bee existence. These bees are stress-testing a new helmet technology. - What do you think he makes? - Not enough. Here we have our latest advancement, the Krelman. - What does that do? - Oatches that little strand of honey that hangs after you pour it. Saves us millions. Oan anyone work on the Krelman? Of course. Most bee jobs are small ones. But bees know that every small job, if it's done well, means a lot. But choose carefully because you'll stay in the job you pick for the rest of your life. The same job the rest of your life? I didn't know that. What's the difference? You'll be happy to know that bees, as a species, haven't had one day off in 27 million years. So you'll just work us to death? We'll sure try. Wow! That blew my mind! "What's the difference?" How can you say that? One job forever? That's an insane choice to have to make. I'm relieved. Now we only have to make one decision in life. But, Adam, how could they never have told us that? Why would you question anything? We're bees. We're the most perfectly functioning society on Earth. You ever think maybe things work a little too well here? Like what? Give me one example. I don't know. But you know what I'm talking about. Please clear the gate. Royal Nectar Force on approach. Wait a second. Oheck it out. - Hey, those are Pollen Jocks! - Wow. I've never seen them this close. They know what it's like outside the hive. Yeah, but some don't come back. - Hey, Jocks! - Hi, Jocks! You guys did great! You're monsters! You're sky freaks! I love it! I love it! - I wonder where they were. - I don't know. Their day's not planned. Outside the hive, flying who knows where, doing who knows what. You can'tjust decide to be a Pollen Jock. You have to be bred for that. Right. Look. That's more pollen than you and I will see in a lifetime. It's just a status symbol. Bees make too much of it. Perhaps. Unl    … Expand
  75. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    This is an incredible game, I recommend to everyone who does not know about it!
  76. CerafM
    May 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are so many things that Half-Life 2 is known for; realistic graphics, meta narrative, excellent voice acting, flawless pacing, amazing story, memorable characters and so on. But one thing that i really think was revolutionary with Half-Life 2 was it playing with different genres and styles. Half-Life 2 carries many themes and concepts that were simply too much for a video game back in 2004, and i think that's what makes this brilliant sequel so special, for example Ravenholm is a example of what other countries can do to a nation, and how horrible and terrifying it is. City 17 is the symbol of many dictator countries, the final moments of the game are saying that it does not matter how much powerful you are, you're still being controlled. The game is showing how many countries make many promises with no value to them, a society that is rotting, a hero that is being controlled, a powerful open mind that has a weak body to protect it, a girl that is too rogue to be precise, and it is showing there is always a betrayer among us. Half-Life 2 dropped our jaws until Bioshock came and completely pulled it off. Half-Life 2 just like the original was a milestone in gaming, even if you don't like it you can say it was too deep and bold for its time.… Expand
  77. FabuJono
    May 17, 2021
    10
    It's been more than 16 years since Half-Life 2's initial release and i and the video game industry have changed a lot since then, but why and how Half-Life 2 still holds up today? Half-Life 2 is a kind of sequel that offers a whole new take on the half-life formula, Half-Life 2 was one of the very first games that introduced multi-genre in video games. If the the first one was aIt's been more than 16 years since Half-Life 2's initial release and i and the video game industry have changed a lot since then, but why and how Half-Life 2 still holds up today? Half-Life 2 is a kind of sequel that offers a whole new take on the half-life formula, Half-Life 2 was one of the very first games that introduced multi-genre in video games. If the the first one was a horror/action story, Half-Life 2 is a completely different beast. Half-Life 2 talks about many themes and concepts but keeps them hidden for the player to explore and find them. The voice acting is beyond good and gameplay was certainly ahead of its time, Half-Life 2 inspired other masterpieces like Bioshock and Portal (which is made by Valve as well) and Raised the bar for the video games.… Expand
  78. hughjphgames
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    This game came out a year after I was born and it doesn't disappoint. When considering its age there is simply nothing bad you can say about this title. Great entertainment during the quarantine, it's not my first playthrough and it definitely will not be my last.
  79. asdasdasd01
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
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  80. zeux
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Revolutionary game that still holds up more then 16 years after its release
  81. KillComma1d
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    I think this game has the best lore in all gameDev.
    Graphic design is coolest in 2004.
  82. 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.
  83. Rx7fD
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best fps in the world. With great visual that still looks good in some area today, fantastic story, exciting gameplay and oh boy the physic engine are sooo good until this day
  84. AstroZombieBR
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    O jogo da minha vida. A melhor experiência que já tive em games, pra mim nada supera essa delícia de jogo.
  85. MarsTheNutter
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    half life 2 is one of the best and funnest games I've played and I've played a lot of game. The format of the game is relatively simple its some combat sections mixed with puzzles when the combat dies down or when you have been in combat and going back into combat the puzzles give you time to think on combat, dialog, or more, while on the topic of areas half life 2 changes at a breakneckhalf life 2 is one of the best and funnest games I've played and I've played a lot of game. The format of the game is relatively simple its some combat sections mixed with puzzles when the combat dies down or when you have been in combat and going back into combat the puzzles give you time to think on combat, dialog, or more, while on the topic of areas half life 2 changes at a breakneck speed from fighting a chopper in water hazard to fighting a town of zombies to storming nova prospect. half life 2 feels good to play take for instance in favourite chapter water hazard you get chased by a combine hunter chopper will feeling powerless trying to survive running from it but about 3/4 in the rebels give you a hunter chopper gun and boy does it feel powerful, you mow threw combine soldiers and combine vehicles to the end fight with the hunter chopper it feels amazing and most of the game feels like that like in follow free man the end fight with 2 striders feels rewarding. it amazes me that this game is almost 2 decades old put it still holds up if you haven't bought half life 2 yet i hope this review has convinced you to buy it because i think everyone should see how amazing it is. i hope you have an amazing rest of your day and peace.… Expand
  86. Surrogate6
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 is an unforgettable masterpiece. Sometimes the AI can become a bit dumb but overall this game is one of the best Sci-fi video games ever.
  87. PlagueMan
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    An Unforgettable Experience throughout, perfection in every sense and term. Half-Life 2 might be the best video game ever made.
  88. Joe340
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 is a great video game, it's one of those games that everyone will atleast enjoy, Half-Life 2 has something for everyone. It has a great storyline, brilliant story-telling (i remember my mom being so fascinated about the details in the environments that were telling you the story without interrupting your game), perfect voice acting and performances, a gripping gameplay andHalf-Life 2 is a great video game, it's one of those games that everyone will atleast enjoy, Half-Life 2 has something for everyone. It has a great storyline, brilliant story-telling (i remember my mom being so fascinated about the details in the environments that were telling you the story without interrupting your game), perfect voice acting and performances, a gripping gameplay and realistic physics. This game is so unique and special because of those.… Expand
  89. IntheNameofUno
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    The sequel that changed everything. Half-Life 2 is one of those games that you wouldn't finish only to enjoy it once more.
  90. ReviewedMan
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 is the universally praised sequel to the masterpiece called Half-Life. You Know, to be honest i did not enjoy Half-Life 2 as much as the original but believe me, Half-life 2 is a completely different take on the Half-life universe. These two games feel and play so different and i guess that's why Half-life 2 is so praised. Half-life 2 redefined the word SEQUEL in many ways,Half-Life 2 is the universally praised sequel to the masterpiece called Half-Life. You Know, to be honest i did not enjoy Half-Life 2 as much as the original but believe me, Half-life 2 is a completely different take on the Half-life universe. These two games feel and play so different and i guess that's why Half-life 2 is so praised. Half-life 2 redefined the word SEQUEL in many ways, Half-Life 2 is its own game BUT it is really that good? Well my preferences aside, Half-life 2 is a flawed masterpiece, sometimes i felt the game got a bit action-packed for its complex and deep narrative and some vehicle sections can get repetitive and boring after some time but no game at its deep core is like Half-life 2 and never will be. Half-life 2 is a Masterpiece sitting on top lonely looking at all the games that were inspired and transformed by it.… Expand
  91. GreatUmbasa1
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 is a great follow-up to the 1998 original. I didn't notice any flaws in the Gameplay or story, and i found the experience very enjoyable and artistic.
  92. VasjaVasilenkov
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    The best game I've ever seen. /
  93. HelloMane8
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    Ohhhh boy! When i played Half-Life 2, it was such a unique experience. I've been a gamer for 24 years and i haven't seen anything like Half-Life 2 YET. The game's perfect in every sense and it's still hard for me to believe this thing came back in 2004.
  94. AOXDOG
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 just became one of my favorite games of all time

    The story is about Gordon Freeman, who is awakened from his long slumber by the mysterious G-Man. Gordon finds himself in City 17, where the alien force known as the Combine has taken over Earth. It's Gordons job to pick up the crowbar once again to stop the alien's force that Gordon himself brought into this world all those    Half-Life 2 just became one of my favorite games of all time

    The story is about Gordon Freeman, who is awakened from his long slumber by the mysterious G-Man. Gordon finds himself in City 17, where the alien force known as the Combine has taken over Earth. It's Gordons job to pick up the crowbar once again to stop the alien's force that Gordon himself brought into this world all those years ago

    To think this game was released in 2004 blows my mind. The game was definitely was and still is impressive, the graphics and the mechanics, gameplay, and puzzles still hold up. If you haven't played Half-life 2, then take some time off and play this f*cking masterpiece of a game. Half-life 2 gets a 10 out of 10

    I could talk about this amazing game all day, but In the meantime... this is where I get off    … Expand
  95. Geronimo33
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Half-Life 2 is an experience that will appeal to everyone. It's hard to dislike Half-Life 2, it has a timeless art direction and a variety that surprised me. How Valve achieved this level of balance between gameplay and story is really astonishing.
    SPOILERS
    The level of details in the environment is unbelievable, it makes the world more believable and satisfying to explore. The seven-hour war or the inner workings of combine human soldiers and... They are all embedded in your surroundings. Half-Life 2 just like the original offers a surprising balance between action, story, story-telling and themes.    … Expand
  96. MaKu7
    May 6, 2021
    8
    Everything is better here than in first one. Shooting, movement, plot... literally everything.

    If you had never play any game from this franchise, just skip first one (watch only some sum up of the plot) and jump into this. It's worth it.
  97. Evelen
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
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  98. 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?
  99. BradRev222
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 is one of those rare games that you don't want to ruin it for yourself. This is my first review and i want it to be special, for a game that forever changed my view on video games, after Half-life 2 i started studying video games and after some time i realized that Half-Life 2 completely redefined video games from ground. Halo 2 came the same year and it had some nobleHalf-Life 2 is one of those rare games that you don't want to ruin it for yourself. This is my first review and i want it to be special, for a game that forever changed my view on video games, after Half-life 2 i started studying video games and after some time i realized that Half-Life 2 completely redefined video games from ground. Halo 2 came the same year and it had some noble achievements, but Half-life 2's story is very, very different. Half-life 2 wasn't an fps with a good story NO! Half-Life was video games at their best and most innovative.… Expand
  100. FamilyJules8x
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
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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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