Half-Life 2

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  1. Nitemarezzz
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    Rated 10/10 because gordon freeman is god and gaming wouldnt be the same without him and valve. -1 because halo was better
  2. AzmeaL
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    After all these years this game is still a legend. With its different physics engine and scenario it still has a very different and also good gameplay.
  3. Lapenoman
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    HALF-LIFE 2 (EP1 + EP2)
    1. Техническая составляющая - 10/10
    2. Искусственный интеллект - 10/10
    3. Музыкальное и видео сопровождение - 9/10
    4. Локализация - 9/10
    5. Сеттинг - 10/10
    6. Сюжетная линия - 10/10
    Итого = 58 баллов (9.6)
  4. SeifiezPOwer
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    the best game of all time, even now in 2021 you can play with admiration, a week ago I passed it for probably the hundredth time. I liked the game very much again. Physics - 10, Dynamism-10, Plot-10, Graphics and game design-10, shooting-9.
  5. MrIslamic
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    A great FPS. The gameplay is really fun. The story is great (even if it is a bit cliche) I would rate it a 9, maybe a 10 but there are some bits in the game that make the game a pain to replay.
  6. Menetys
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    this game's only flaw to me is the storytelling. but thats okay go play it!
  7. Alexander838
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    10/10 *********************************************************************
  8. Zeyon88
    Mar 17, 2021
    9
    Story: 9/10
    The Way story is given: 17/20
    Gameplay: 28/30
    Design: 10/10
    Feelings left after playing: 19/20
    Playability(Bugs and optimization): 10/10

    AVARAGE: 93/100
  9. nazarkin123
    Mar 10, 2021
    9
    Blew my mind when it got released. Amazing graphics for its time and still very good. Blowing story as well.
  10. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    ELMAS zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  11. kaanbaskaya60
    May 10, 2021
    10
    This game is absolutely awesome!! Half Life 2 is a combination of action, a little horror and easy but fun puzzles. Buy it. Buy it now.
  12. BFG-1337
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    Half Life 2 isn't the best game ever or the best story ever, but what it is is the best balance between those two things in a very polished and great looking package (relative to release), even tho the graphics are outdated which only makes sense, it woulnt make sense if graphics werent outdated in such an old game, the graphics still hold up in a retro kind of way, game runs in 1080p, hasHalf Life 2 isn't the best game ever or the best story ever, but what it is is the best balance between those two things in a very polished and great looking package (relative to release), even tho the graphics are outdated which only makes sense, it woulnt make sense if graphics werent outdated in such an old game, the graphics still hold up in a retro kind of way, game runs in 1080p, has nice Anti aliasing which is pretty cool.

    Gameplay is not Deus Ex level, but it is very easy to get into (Hard to master?), the enemy AI is really smart on Hard difficulty, they do all kinds of flanking tactics and grenade flushing, they don't spam you with grenades, they use them tactically. Id say second best AI in a game - F.E.A.R being the number uno(To this day.... how funny)

    Sound is like the graphics, holds up in 2021 but some sounds are from Half-Life(1998), but they are far between and very few of them, you dont notice them until you look for them. Some of the songs are timeless like "Triage at dawn" - recommend you look up that song and listen to it.

    Level design, like the gameplay, it is not deus ex level of complexity, it works brilliantly for what it is, there are lots of secret stashes with ammo, medkids and so on. They really help out If you take the time to look for them.

    Bottom line: This is a great polished game, It has lots of great polished features, physics interaction is a great addition even tho its a bit wonky at times, but its not a crucial part to the game where id chip away points for it, in fact you barely notice the physics bugs if you don't search for them.

    9/10 - One of the best PC games, not the deepest gameplay ever but it is very polished and its great at what it does.

    *Half life 3 joke*    … Expand
  13. Vito09
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Игра постоянно держит в напряжении, и это то что нужно.
  14. Joker77
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Халф Лайф 2 был в своё врема прорывом в игровой индустрии, такие игры редко выходят. Это просто шедевр!
  15. Naselone
    Dec 29, 2021
    10
    This is probably one of the best if not the best game you could find. The story is amazing and the game is polished like a diamond. Reminds me of the days it wasn't all about making the most money out of a franchise.
  16. PewLycosidae
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    I love this game, a 2004 game that look like a 2015 game, with advanced physics and AI.
  17. rubyjakewillton
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    During the time of it's release, the graphics in the game is phenomenal. Granted, now it looks pretty old but it still has good graphics until now. The gunplay isn't anything special, but they chased their own glory with the introduction of the gravity gun, Valves' one of the most iconic weapons (also the crowbar). While there are some parts that do drag on for quite a while, the amazingDuring the time of it's release, the graphics in the game is phenomenal. Granted, now it looks pretty old but it still has good graphics until now. The gunplay isn't anything special, but they chased their own glory with the introduction of the gravity gun, Valves' one of the most iconic weapons (also the crowbar). While there are some parts that do drag on for quite a while, the amazing world design and environment storytelling definitely overshadowed it. It is not perfect, but everyone should definitely try this game at least once.… Expand
  18. GameBoyAdv4002
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    This game has aged spectacularly. It still looks like an optimised PS3 game, especially with the free HL2: Update mod. The world of Sector 17 is one of the most unique and interesting dystopias around and the moment to moment gameplay is excellent with the weapons feeling just right. Seems like 10/10, right? Well, the game suffers from spending too much time in single places. While thereThis game has aged spectacularly. It still looks like an optimised PS3 game, especially with the free HL2: Update mod. The world of Sector 17 is one of the most unique and interesting dystopias around and the moment to moment gameplay is excellent with the weapons feeling just right. Seems like 10/10, right? Well, the game suffers from spending too much time in single places. While there are lots of different and interesting areas, you end up spending too long in each of them, which leads to half of the chapters feeling like a drag. The gun selection isn't as good as in Half-Life 1 despite the better balance and handling and the soundtrack only has two or so stand-outs.… Expand
  19. kndr
    May 15, 2021
    8
    Story presented better. Gameplay is also good but I couldn't stand some levels. Especially the ones with helping resistance. It didn't feel like half life at those levels. It felt like freedom fighters. Half life should be about survival.

    There are not enough enemy types. No bullsquids, houndeyes or alien grunts. It is just not enough. Gravity gun is great gun but there should have    Story presented better. Gameplay is also good but I couldn't stand some levels. Especially the ones with helping resistance. It didn't feel like half life at those levels. It felt like freedom fighters. Half life should be about survival.

    There are not enough enemy types. No bullsquids, houndeyes or alien grunts. It is just not enough.

    Gravity gun is great gun but there should have been more weapons.

    Graphics and atmosphere still looks good today.

    I still like it, but not as much as hl1.    … Expand
  20. HarborMan3838
    May 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I always thought what Half-Life 2 beta could have been but after studying it, i understood that it was a mess. The retail version of Half-Life 2 is by far considered to be one of the best video games ever made, alongside other notable titles like Bioshock and Halo but why few people still doubt the greatness of this game, my friend was a big fan of Half-Life and its novel-like story-telling but after playing the award-winning sequel he said he preferred the original... But why is that? Half-Life 2 tries so many different things and overall is a completely new and fresh experience. I bet for a casual fps player Half-Life 2 can be a bit too good, i always loved studying first-person video games as they offer the most immersive experience because you are in the shoes of someone who is responsible for everything that happens surrounds him, but what made Valve change the original Half-Life 2 that was more in favor with the original game? Because the beta version lacked consistency in its art style and Narrative, it contained less-interesting characters that were more of a symbol rather than a compelling character. There was still the connection between the narrative and the concepts that they were going to put in the environments but The Final Half-Life 2 was a product of precise pacing, structured narrative, compelling characters, a more relatable world that has its own unique concepts and a better story in my opinion. Half-Life 2 is one of the best video games that inspired the whole industry to approach a more serious take on the narrative and characters they put into their video games.… Expand
  21. SadenRedTT63
    May 20, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 will be a surprising experience for every first-person shooter fan out there. Half-Life 2 simply raised the bar and showed how complicated a video game can be. All the characters were compelling, they had meaningful interactions with each other, the gameplay felt so varied, the story felt different than any other video game that had been released until that point; the voiceHalf-Life 2 will be a surprising experience for every first-person shooter fan out there. Half-Life 2 simply raised the bar and showed how complicated a video game can be. All the characters were compelling, they had meaningful interactions with each other, the gameplay felt so varied, the story felt different than any other video game that had been released until that point; the voice acting was beyond good and the dialog was simply unrivaled at the time. Half-Life 2 presented a perfect interactive experience that explored different genres, themes and designs all in one game. Valve made several genius decisions with the game like making your arsenal a bit smaller by adding the gravity gun, deviating from the horror genre and going into a more mature style, focusing alot on facial animations to make the characters as realistic as possible, making the gameplay as varied as possible so there will always be something new for the player, making the story-telling more complex, adding compelling characters with different personalities and attitudes that interact with each other through expertly-written dialog moments. The script felt as coherent as possible, the game had form and structure and the direction was so smart. One of the best video games of all time, Half-Life 2 surpassed the original in every aspect. The soundtrack was also very unique and deep.… Expand
  22. SneakingTom
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    A very late review, but this game is spectacular, amazing, and memorable, i feel lonely sometimes in this game, but hey great game!
  23. GogglesofCritic
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 perfected everything that we expect to see in a video game. The facial animations were beyond good, the voice acting was top-notch, the story was better than any Hollywood movie that year and had more realistic and thought-provoking themes that most of the sci-fi movies. Half-Life 2 was true sci-fi mixed with different genres and styles that made the game feel unique andHalf-Life 2 perfected everything that we expect to see in a video game. The facial animations were beyond good, the voice acting was top-notch, the story was better than any Hollywood movie that year and had more realistic and thought-provoking themes that most of the sci-fi movies. Half-Life 2 was true sci-fi mixed with different genres and styles that made the game feel unique and different than any other video game at the time. Things like Ravenholm and the gravity gun were so revolutionary for their time.… Expand
  24. BrainlessCowork
    May 26, 2021
    9
    Wow just wow! Half Life 2 is one of the best games ever made hands down. If your an avid PC player and still haven't played a Half Life game your doing yourself a disservice.
  25. Politicalgamer7
    May 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Half-Life 2 went beyond my expectations, i always tend to keep my expectations moderate, but for a sequel with a Half-Life name on it, my expectations are definitely going to be high and Half-Life 2 surpassed those even.
    Even considering today's standards, Half-Life 2 is a classic all the way, Having the most advanced story, narration and gameplay back in the day, Half-Life 2 amazed even the ones not involved in the video game industry. Half-Life 2 was ten years ahead of its time and today, it is even better than many of the shooters out there because what Half-Life 2 wanted to be was the most revolutionary video game ever made and to be honest at the time it was the most revolutionary game ever made, and today Half-Life 2 is perfection of all the elements that a video game needs to have to be called a masterpiece. In my opinion Half-Life 2 went beyond a video game and became an unforgettable work of art and you might ask how? there are some reasons:
    1. Adding multiple genres and themes to one story. The story-telling aspect of Half-Life games simply makes each game a closet filled with plotlines and concepts. 2. Mature and disturbing ideas that are gut-wrenching even today.

    3. A sense of Isolation and terror, always being worried that you are going to lose this war, the sun is bright but people are dying every second. 4. Dictation and considering yourself a higher mind, Breen wasn't a bad person but his idiotic mind map ruined him. The delusion that being the administrator of a secret big science team makes him the admistrator of a whole nation ruined him in his ideas and beliefs.

    5. Artistic areas and level design, Valve is a completionist and purist, they tend to spend a lot of time researching around their levels and mythologies behind them and that's what makes their levels more like a playground rather than a level, their whole loading technology makes this game more like an adventure.
    At the end Half-Life 2 is one of the best out there and FOR ME the best video game ever made.    … Expand
  26. Ka3rA_freeman
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    بی نقص ترین گیمی که پلی دادم و واقعا جذاب بود برام
    با اینکه من هف لایف یکو ترجیح میدم ولی این گیم هم بهترین گیمی که در عمرم پلی دادم من گیم های زیادی مثل لست دو و رد دد دو و....
    پلی دادم ولی این گیم حسی داد بهم که بقیه ی گیما هنوز نداده به امید دیدن نسخه سوم این بازی    بی نقص ترین گیمی که پلی دادم و واقعا جذاب بود برام
    با اینکه من هف لایف یکو ترجیح میدم ولی این گیم هم بهترین گیمی که در عمرم پلی دادم من گیم های زیادی مثل لست دو و رد دد دو و....
    پلی دادم ولی این گیم حسی داد بهم که بقیه ی گیما هنوز نداده
    به امید دیدن نسخه سوم این بازی
  27. Ncr09
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    This game best FPS in the World because this game provide different experience
  28. SAIF-544
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like game and best game if I think that ccccccccccccccccxcccccccccccccccccccc… Expand
  29. Amiko_Novich
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    Half-Life 2 (2004, PC - Steam) — 9,5/10

    Cool visual design, excellent sound work, great direction, dynamic soundtrack, entertainig and diverse gameplay, and a decent lenght. It's hard to name another FPS that aged that well - the project looks good and plays well even eighteen years after its release. An outstanding game and a great adventure.
  30. Goodbadcritic45
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    Half-Life 2 was hyped with its modern graphics, facial animations, smart AI and etc but was praised for its narrative, story-telling, level design and gameplay. Half-Life 2 shocked the world when it came in 2004, it demonstrated how deep and thoughtful a video game can be. From its music to gameplay to characters and setting, Half-Life 2 evoked a sense of uniqness that no other game hadHalf-Life 2 was hyped with its modern graphics, facial animations, smart AI and etc but was praised for its narrative, story-telling, level design and gameplay. Half-Life 2 shocked the world when it came in 2004, it demonstrated how deep and thoughtful a video game can be. From its music to gameplay to characters and setting, Half-Life 2 evoked a sense of uniqness that no other game had captured before, but if you played the game, you would still say that the game is in the same universe as the original Half-Life. Half-Life 2's level design broke new grounds in terms of how developers approached level design in video games, its influence is clearly visible in the titles that came after it. The gameplay is still simple but more complex than the original. This time instead of shoving new weapons down your throat, Valve came up with something that changed weapon design forever: THE GRAVITY GUN. Half-Life 2 played with different themes like Survival Horror, revolution, mystery, alienation, colonialism and etc. It's so fascinating how much content and detail a single video game can pack into its narrative and present all of them via groundbreaking story-telling methods. Half-Life 2 was great and surprised the whole world and showed how video game sequels should be. It set a new standard for video game sequels that hasn't been broken yet. Half-Life 2 might lack the classic charm of the original Half-Life but it certainly offers its own unique taste. My only complaint with the sequel might be the A.I, because some enemies are not as much fun to fight compared to Half-Life and your allies sometimes act a bit stupid but that's okay, Half-Life 2 definitely made up for that little mistake. The game is more complete and coherent than the original game, although the pacing might feel a bit off but the depth and charm of the story will certainly make you forget about that.… Expand
  31. Correspond76
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Half-Life couldn't escape the flawed masterpiece category but the sequel might be near-perfect. The troubled development of Half-Life 2 is known and studied alot by video game enthusiasts and it's no secret. Valve wanted to create the most ambitious video game ever sequel ever made. The different themes and styles the game went through, huge ambitions to make the best pc video gameHalf-Life couldn't escape the flawed masterpiece category but the sequel might be near-perfect. The troubled development of Half-Life 2 is known and studied alot by video game enthusiasts and it's no secret. Valve wanted to create the most ambitious video game ever sequel ever made. The different themes and styles the game went through, huge ambitions to make the best pc video game ever...
    But how the shipped game turned out? We're going to find out soon.
    From the start Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 proves it's a sequel to the original by putting you right in another train... But now to City 17. As you walk out of the train you hear a man talking and embracing the ridership but as people go to the city's entrance they are met by guards who abuse them, this is one of Half-Life 2's brilliance. The warm welcome contrasts with the real life, this is when you realize there's something wrong. Half-Life 2's story needs your full attention to be understood. You don't know how many years have past since the original game or what is happening.
    Half-Life 2's gameplay is even more satisfying to play and Valve improved the balance between the weapons a lot. Half-Life 2's levels are genuine. They are skillfully-designed, filled with secrets and they evoke a sense of wonder. Half-Life 2 did what a sequel should do and even went beyond that and it is truly the best pc video game ever made.    … Expand
  32. Tromble
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Half Life 2 is an absolute wonder to experience.

    Although the second half begins to drag the plethora of fantastic level design and gameplay concepts more than makes up for it.

    Half Life 2 is without doubt on of the greatest games ever created.
  33. Alper0506
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    I met Half-Life in 2006, when I first played it, it offered an incredible world.
    Everything was done so carefully, so detailed and consciously that I know that I played for 5 hours until the resonance waterfall event, and even turned it off a few days later and played it again in the same venues. I couldn't finish the sequel because my skill at that time wasn't enough to play that game    I met Half-Life in 2006, when I first played it, it offered an incredible world.
    Everything was done so carefully, so detailed and consciously that I know that I played for 5 hours until the resonance waterfall event, and even turned it off a few days later and played it again in the same venues. I couldn't finish the sequel because my skill at that time wasn't enough to play that game until 2020, then I finished Half-Life 1 and then I said to myself why haven't I played this game for so long. Years later I finished Black Mesa Remake, then Half-Life 2, and I was so surprised that I get goosebumps every time I see Lambda, now including in physics class. In addition, Gman's mysterious character, physics engine, hitting feeling, dialogues, catchy character designs and most importantly his story are enough to make the Half-Life series the best FPS game ever. Hopefully, when Gabe Newell makes us the 3rd game, we will now play a New Half-Life Game. FULL POINTS from me to Half-Life 2    … Expand
  34. Torment3837
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Oh come on people! What are you buzzing about? Half-Life 2? A sequel to the 1998 classic?
    Well my friends, yes, we are talking out probably the most ambitious video game sequel ever made. Half-Life 2 exactly did whatever Half-Life did for first-person shooters in the 90's but this time for modern games. Before Bioshock, The Last of Us, Dishonored and even Portal, Half-Life 2 carved a    Oh come on people! What are you buzzing about? Half-Life 2? A sequel to the 1998 classic?
    Well my friends, yes, we are talking out probably the most ambitious video game sequel ever made. Half-Life 2 exactly did whatever Half-Life did for first-person shooters in the 90's but this time for modern games. Before Bioshock, The Last of Us, Dishonored and even Portal, Half-Life 2 carved a legacy that haunted video games and video game sequels for years ; it drew an standard that hasn't been broken yet. My professional review of this game might take hours to write and edit here but hear my words; Half-Life 2 will surprise you and leave wanting more for eternity, that's how much good this game this.
    Like after watching The godfather Part II, we all wanted to see a proper ending to Michael's story and arc but we never did, i mean... we did but 16 years later and yet we are all still waiting for a title to wrap up the philosophical action-packed story of the legendary Half-Life saga.    … Expand
  35. CosmosGamer27
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's rare for a game to make me play it twice in a row because that means there's something special about it; Half-Life 2 was one of those games.
    Although Half-Life 2 started really slow compared to Half-Life, its pacing and presentation makes up for it. In a matter of moments, you are introduced to an entire new world that looks and feels nothing like the Black Mesa Research Facility. There are new characters, some old ones and new npcs. Half-Life didn't have that much dialog for it to become a heavy character-driven story but Half-Life 2 changes that by introducing several layered and complex characters that have outstanding words of dialog. Half-Life 2 respects the players intelligence and let's the player himself unravels the mystery and reality behind events. Just like the previous game Half-Life 2 squeezes some very minor humor that feels real and humane alongside some very dark and serious moments and that enough shows Half-Life 2's brilliant writing.
    If you thought the original title's gameplay was kickass and engaging, well, Half-Life 2 will even surpass that. By the time this game came, there were no other video game that felt as immersive and adventurous as Half-Life 2. One thing that i forgot to mention in my Half-Life review was that Marc Laidlaw (the genius writer behind the games) wrote the game in a way and shape that feels like one coherent plot. Half-Life 2's sophisticated story-telling might confuse you at first but for the people who don't care, the gameplay will certainly engage their brain in some very tight and challenging situations.
    Half-Life 2's legacy can be seen at many other video games like The Last of Us, Bioshock, Counter-Strike, Red faction and even Dishonored. It's funny how Valve presented a video game that felt more real and complex than any other action adventure movie Hollywood made since 70's. Half-Life 2 was one of those video games that poked at other industries and said just take a look at this franchise and you won't look away.
    The graphics and visuals aged like a fine wine if you play on a mid-range or higher computer these days, you won't even feel this game is from 2004.
    I can say alot about this masterpiece but let me make it easier for you, go play the first two Half-Life games and experience probably the best first-person shooter experience that is out there or maybe some of the best video games ever made. My final score: 10/10    … Expand
  36. EatmeApart881
    Jul 20, 2021
    10
    Although i enjoyed the first game a bit more Half-Life 2 managed to surpass its predecessor in almost every way. The only thing that Half-Life 2 might have failed at was a less impressive AI for both enemies and allies compared to the first game but everything else is done to perfection. Nothing is perfect but Half-Life 2 feels like one of those games that gets everything right. From theAlthough i enjoyed the first game a bit more Half-Life 2 managed to surpass its predecessor in almost every way. The only thing that Half-Life 2 might have failed at was a less impressive AI for both enemies and allies compared to the first game but everything else is done to perfection. Nothing is perfect but Half-Life 2 feels like one of those games that gets everything right. From the story to the gameplay, Half-Life 2 feels like an artistic work that benefited from a lot of dedication and care. I didn't encounter one single glitch or bug in this game.
    Half-Life 2's opening sequence (just like the first game) is also one of the best video game intros ever made; from that point, you're in for a great and meaningful journey.
    It's funny that while i was playing Half-Life 2 it reminded of many other games like Bioshock or The Last of Us but in reality those games were inspired by Half-Life 2. This game's legacy is so rich and well-known that doesn't need more explaining.
    I highly recommend the sequel and to be honest, no sequel has ever come close to Half-Life 2's greatness and it might never come. Half-Life 2 deserves the word "perfect".    … Expand
  37. Hdhshsh
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    Best fps game ever Bdjdjsjsjshdhdhddhhdhddhdhfhfhfhfhfhfhfhfhfhfhhffhhdhdfhfhhdhd
  38. JayTheKays
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    best game to ever exist, the graphics were absolutely phenomenal when it was released, and changed the fps and video game community forever.
  39. bruhman54
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    One of my favorite games Ive ever played. This game is what got me into singleplayer narrative games and made me realise the importance of them. It does everything better than Half Life 1. The only downside I would say is that the enemies were a bit more repetitive than in Half Life 1, but its a very minor detail the game is still great.
  40. Papu_master
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
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  41. defenz
    Aug 8, 2021
    6
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  42. Ash_HeLiX
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    Даже сейчас играется прекрасно, но перестрелки оставляют желать лучшего ИИ тут не самый умный
  43. Lidikmer
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    My favorite game, I just love it, for the time its graphics are phenomenal and until now they continue to impress me, its physics engine not to mention, the havok is still excellent today, if you did not play it what are you waiting for, it surpasses the original Half - Life 1, just great and its final boss surpasses that of 1
  44. NewVural89
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    The best fps game ever, the story is way above the gameplay time, is there a better fps game than this? i don't think even half life 3 can't beat this damn it's so good
  45. hange122
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    This game is such a masterpiece. You might be wondering why i gave it a 9/10? Because most parts was pretty confusing and made me stop continuing the campaign.
  46. Woolee
    Sep 26, 2021
    8
    I just replayed Half-Life 2 again about a month ago. Even in 2011, seven years after its initial release, I am still reminded why Half-Life 2 is one of the greatest first-person shooters of all time. Not the greatest, but definitely one of them.
  47. TheSikvel
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Perhaps the best game of its time that has stood the test of time. It is worth playing at least for the sake of acquaintance with the gaming industry. The plot is not bad, but the gameplay in our time is certainly not very interesting, but the interactivity is not bad.
  48. TheSRG
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    Best game so far, i haven't played better. the atmosphere is amazing and of course so is the story too
  49. HyptoGamer
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Half-Life 2... Probably my favorite video game of all time. I might pop Half-Life for a bit of nostalgia here and there but Half-Life 2 has a special place in my heart so much that i can't just start the game and play it for the sake of playing it.
    When Half-Life 2 came i was in college and didn't basically have enough money to buy a new computer for playing it. I had my previous desktop for 8 years and its hardware was so old for playing Half-Life 2 at the time. I asked my parents for a new computer but i got rejected. So during 2004's summer i worked my ass to get some money by the end of october i had enough money to get a new computer and with a little help from my parents i bought a new desktop for Christmas and immediately started playing Half-Life 2 during the holiday. It was staight up the best time that i had in the world. Half-Life 2 genuinely surprised me to the point that i preferred it to the original halfway through the game. The new setting, characters, story and gameplay just surpassed the original in every imaginable way. Each chapter gave me a different feeling and mood just like the original. The world of Half-Life 2 is probably the best video game world ever created because it's so realistic and has so much character and identity built into it; it feels like valve creates the whole game based on the narrative structure and story and that's what makes Half-Life 2 so good because you feel there's a sense of story in each and every part of the game. Half-Life 2 is a must-play for every gamer out there and i can't name another game that defines the word interactive through its adventure.    … Expand
  50. deatsbybre
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Amazing game that does everything it sets out to do near perfectly, and still holds up incredibly well today. Not to mention it can run on a potato
  51. johnsky
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    This is a gem of a game. A revolution. A complete rethinking of what is possible in terms of action and narration. An inspiration for thousands of games to come. You name it. This is, by far, one of the best corridor shooters ever created. The atmosphere is there. The characters are there, and for 2004, they look really good. The plot, while it has its fair share of stupidity, isThis is a gem of a game. A revolution. A complete rethinking of what is possible in terms of action and narration. An inspiration for thousands of games to come. You name it. This is, by far, one of the best corridor shooters ever created. The atmosphere is there. The characters are there, and for 2004, they look really good. The plot, while it has its fair share of stupidity, is ultimately alright. The voice acting is top notch. The music is crap. Total score of 9.… Expand
  52. User11234
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    this is the perfect example of a perfect game.
    Gameplay, story, animations, ai, physics, graphics(for the time), music, everything about this game is wonderful!
    This game can run on a potato, and it's very cheap on steam, so play this game! You won''t regret it!
  53. ThePimpIsHere
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    Best. Source Game. Ever. Very rich and enjoyable story and likeable characters, easy to learn mechanics and cool level designs so this gets a 10/10!
  54. Dellou
    Nov 13, 2021
    8
    Игра быстрей надоедает чем первая часть. Что то прям не то, прошлая часть была атмосферная, ты видел все события на глазах, тут же погнались скорей больше ща революцией чем за другими не менее важными аспектами игры
  55. Ave-Nar
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    A legendary game but not my genre. The story and atmosphere are good, the enemies, the weapons and the environment are diverse. Personally I didn't like the last few chapters.
  56. EriSChaves
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente incrível! É tão triste que a Valve não conte até 3! Seria maravilhoso uma sequencia deste game!
  57. 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.
  58. The_Senate
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The best game ever! Here’s why.

    Great physics

    Good dialogue Unique and great storytelling Outstanding atmosphere

    Memorable characters

    A instant classic.
  59. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    For Xbox 360
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 8
    Story: 9
    Total: 8.67
  60. Emikaiser
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    O MELHOR JOGO QUE EU JA JOGUEI NA MINHA VIDA!! História perfeita, narrativa perfeita, personagens perfeitos, graficos perfeito, SIMPLESMENTE O MELHOR JOGO DO MUNDO!
  61. petrkozak13
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    One of my Top 10 games af all time. It's almost impossible to find anything bad here. I can replay it again and again and still be blown away by it.
  62. forz1k
    Dec 29, 2021
    10
    Best game of the history /
  63. KolesAdlerov
    Sep 14, 2022
    7
    Stereotypes about the "masterpiece" of HL2 (2004, not a modern one), like a litmus test, showed how poorly the average user thinks and how easy it is to make "everyone recognized 10/10" out of nothing. This is a half-baked sandbox with a lot of lazy conventions, huge empty spaces (often without a sane background) and COMPLETELY disabled enemy AI on cheap scripts. Also, Helicopter BossesStereotypes about the "masterpiece" of HL2 (2004, not a modern one), like a litmus test, showed how poorly the average user thinks and how easy it is to make "everyone recognized 10/10" out of nothing. This is a half-baked sandbox with a lot of lazy conventions, huge empty spaces (often without a sane background) and COMPLETELY disabled enemy AI on cheap scripts. Also, Helicopter Bosses with infinite mines, oppressive one-hole gameplay in vehicle missions and hordes of useless friendly NPCs from the CallOfDuty circus.

    * Manhack drones in collectors ARE EXTREMELY GOOD. Headcrab Shells on civilians ARE dramatically GOOD. The tunnels before the Citadel don't look too bad, to be honest (better - in Episode One).

    Physics - just a HAVOK-engine with issues when three bricks balance the protagonist on a swing. Puzzles are squalid in most.
    Graphics - good water, but FarCry1 is already there; not bad flames, but Unreal2 is already there; poor empty landscapes; awkward architecture with cheap textures; bad models and body-textures except for 2-3 faces; bad animations except for 2-3 faces.
    Story - the plot is not revealed, means "mocking_disregard"; characters are flat; feigned dialogues are just disgusting. First part of walkthrogh is boring, second part is more sickening than CallOfDuty. Look, out of a 5h30mins walktrough in total - 35mins of Airboat-mission, 35mins of Buggy-mission (and the Bridge), only 20mins of Ravenholm, 35mins of Prison_CoD_bullsh!t, 1h15mins of Urban_CoD_bullsh!t and 25mins of Citadel.

    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics [**] 7/10
    combat logic [scripts out of logic + the Gravity Gun nonsense] 4/10
    atmosphere (Ravenholm and Citadel only) 7/10

    Story [*] 7/10

    Graphics [*] 9/10

    Sounds & music [good standalone music, but stupid annoying sounds and warnings] 8/10

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    If you want real HALF-LIFE in the 21st century, just play Black Mesa.    … Expand
  64. Targaryen006
    Jan 21, 2023
    10
    (legend)
    Good Things(+)
    -main Story
    -game progress
    -chapters
    -puzzles
    -gameplay

    İt Could Be Better

    -none

    Bad things(-)
    -none

    on record:29h
  65. ILIKETHEGAME
    Jan 18, 2023
    4
    the game may be revolutionary, but that doesn't mean the game is good idk why but, this game is boring i just walk and shoot all the time
    like, this game isnt funny dont have humor etc...
    u just walk and shoot al the time, is basically a cod with a diferent gameplay and old
    but, i could be wrong, maybe i played too little of the game, tell me if it starts to get good towards the end
  66. Tampasco
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    Esse simplesmente é o melhor fps de historia que já joguei na minha vida, nem jogo fez uma trama com FPS com Half-Life 2 fez até hoje. Superando o seu jogo anterior que foi um marco na industria.

    Nota Final: 9,65
  67. Christian_TV
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    In my opinion,this game it's the best game of all time.The graphics are still modern,the physics is the best, even to this day.An amazing plot and a wonderful gameplay.
  68. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    VALVE doesn't know the number 3 :( seriously great! Imagine how innovative a new game in this series would be



    I love the physics of this game
  69. 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
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. Whomen8
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever. Even though it's been almost 20 years since its release, this game still gives a lot of positive emotions. The story, the atmosphere, the gameplay, the music - it's all done at an excellent level. I hope Valve will make Half-Life 3 someday.
  73. 3ls0ul
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  74. SMSpeedrun
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    In my Opinion Half-Life 2 is the GREATEST PC Game Ever! but please remove poison headcrabs in Half Life 3
  75. Mastereed
    Mar 25, 2023
    9
    THE DISCOVERY OF PHYSICS

    BEFORE WE BEGIN: The game was completed on pc in normal mode. THE TRAIN IS ON TIME: Half-Life 2 starts with a speech by the mysterious Gman explaining the mission that the meticulous scientist Gordon Freeman will have to accomplish in this long-awaited sequel. The introduction maintains the standard set by the first chapter, with progressive mechanics that    THE DISCOVERY OF PHYSICS

    BEFORE WE BEGIN:
    The game was completed on pc in normal mode.

    THE TRAIN IS ON TIME:
    Half-Life 2 starts with a speech by the mysterious Gman explaining the mission that the meticulous scientist Gordon Freeman will have to accomplish in this long-awaited sequel. The introduction maintains the standard set by the first chapter, with progressive mechanics that are taught to the player through small puzzles. The plot is easily guessed by listening to the speeches of the various initial NPCs in addition to the various broadcasts on the screens. This combination makes the player's learning curve extremely fast from the start.

    STOREKEEPER SIMULATOR:
    Half-Life 2's gameplay takes the quality of the first title to an extreme level. It boasts numerous approaches to most puzzles, thanks to the use of vastly improved physics compared to the first one. In fact, all game objects will be moveable at will and, actually possessing their own mass, will give room for creativity in game puzzles . In addition, the objects will be able to be used as a shield or as a weapon, and depending on the mass of the object, the damage will vary. In addition, many of them will actually be destructible. Several weapons are also added at some point in the game that can move even heavier objects and thus consequently use them as a weapon. Thanks to this weapon, it will then be possible to create alternative passageways, stacking crates to reach higher points or breaking through reinforced walls. The game boasts several new weapons, but these will not be as distinctive as some in the first chapter, but for the most part will simply be real weapons. The feeling that using some of them gives, however, turns out to be one of the best ever tried on an fps, so much so that it was later reused in the popular Counter Strike. The game's plot, as with the first chapter, will be limited to defeating the Combine forces, a power composed of humans and aliens with the goal of conquering as much territory as possible.The length of the game is very close to that of the first chapter, with about twenty hours diversified across many different areas.

    GMAN IS ALWAYS WATCHING YOU:
    Graphically it looks excellent, both in terms of the quality of the textures and models and the adaptability to any screen. Most of the models were done in such an optimized way that they were then used for a decade by several Valve and non-Valve games, later bringing to life Gmod, one of the most enduring games ever thanks to the creation of various mods and servers. It certainly does not excel from an animation standpoint compared to other titles, but it is rarely unpleasant.

    “HELP ME!”:
    On the audio side, Half-Life 2 excels extremely in terms of sound effects, which are still iconic to this day. As for the in-game OSTs, on the other hand, they all turn out to be spot-on at the time, but certainly not memorable. The only extremely negative point concerns the voice acting, which for the Italian one turns out to be terrible and unlistenable.

    BUT WHY 9?

    PROS:
    Certainly the pros of Half-Life 2 are countless. The feeling of the weapons always turns out to be perfect and very engaging. The story that, although quite simple, always turns out to be interesting. The variety of weapons and setting along with the length of the game gives room for numerous hours of entertainment and fun. But the greatest merit that Half-Life 2 holds, and which makes it reach near perfection, is that it has given birth to a development method in use to this day, with the study and deepening of the physics and lighting systems within video games, setting a very high standard that subsequent games would have to reach to be on par with it.

    CONS:
    The cons turn out to be few but they stop this game from achieving perfection. Leaving aside the outrageous voice acting and some technical problems, the game has some rather empty and boring sections, such as the part by the sea with the Dune Buggy. In addition, many sections are extremely bypassable thanks to physics that are sometimes too lax. Finally, the lack of extremely distinctive weapons such as those in Half Life's Opposing Force expansion marks a lack of variety within the weaponry.

    RATING
    Gameplay: 10
    Music: 8
    Story: 9
    Level Desing: 10
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  76. SSMC_Delta
    Apr 24, 2023
    8
    Don't think this game is as good as some people like to say it is but still a pretty good game.
  77. invoker-tmy
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    There is not much to say about this game. God came to earth in form of a FPS.
  78. 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
  79. xalugg
    Dec 3, 2022
    8
    Esse jogo e uma obra de arte parabens o unico problema e que podiam facilitar a parte do bixo gigante na cidade 17 mas tirando isso o jogo e muito bom eu quase quebrei meu pc por causa desse jogokkkkkk
  80. Epicmonster5600
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best sequels of all time in my personal opinion, it builds on what the first game had but made it a trillion times better than the first.
  81. st4iley
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    my top 2 of favorite games is perfect and is incrible the ralistic and the story is so good
  82. bakpak
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    One of the few games where you kill a futuristic soldier by throwing a brick at them at mach 10. Story is good, pacing is almost perfect, and combat is good but uses hit scan enemies too much.
  83. kem9ca
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    Back in 2011, I had the best experience playing this masterpiece of a game.

    Thank you Valve.
  84. LambdaLocator
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Revolutionized modern FPS games. Half-Life 2 is a classic that everyone must play!!
  85. 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
  86. arllda
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    When I was little, my computer was bad and the game kept crashing, I tried to play with crack, I was constantly getting errors, so I could only advance for 10 minutes, now I've finished it many times The legend of 2004
  87. 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.
  88. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    7
    A masterpiece of its time.
    But right now, the game is terrible, for many reasons. Going through the game repeatedly, my surprise was replaced by anger and irritation from various things. Source engine
    it is also a feature of the game (advanced physics, cool graphics) but also its minus, empty unrealistic characters, liminal unrealistic closed spaces and so on. Dropped the game somewhere    A masterpiece of its time.
    But right now, the game is terrible, for many reasons. Going through the game repeatedly, my surprise was replaced by anger and irritation from various things. Source engine
    it is also a feature of the game (advanced physics, cool graphics) but also its minus, empty unrealistic characters, liminal unrealistic closed spaces and so on.
    Dropped the game somewhere near the finale, where there was a room with turrets. And to my own regret, I'm unlikely to ever finish the game, it's too outdated.    … Expand
  89. aligunes
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Once you enter the Half-life universe, you can't get out. This game shocked everyone who thought that the first game could not be passed. Although it is 2023, its graphics are still better than most new games. His story is excellent. Gameplay is excellent. Optimization is excellent. The game is truly a masterpiece!
  90. Soldr
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    While the game isn't perfect, the game definitely deserved a lot of the criticism it got however, it is still one of the best games of all time. Definitely worth anyone's time.
  91. Generic_M_User
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    Great game, great story, great engine, great movement, and funny ragdoll sometime. Would give a 10 but they have made very slow development on the third game for the last 19 years.
  92. Stormyy
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time! Lots of variation and a ton of fun parts.
  93. OREH_MW
    Feb 10, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ну нормально, нормально. Ну по-сути нормально, ну крч, ну как...
    Ну нормально    … Expand
  94. Gian722
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu descobri oque era jogo de verdade quando conheci Half Life S2
    Pra mim, o melhor jogo de todos os tempos, pena que a Valve não sabe contar até 3 :(    … Expand
  95. Xe0m
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    These days you won't see the CHANGE and the PROGRESS in games like HL2 did. Back in 2004, Valve made a brilliant masterpiece that looks extremely good comparing to 2010's titles and still looks good in 2023. Best game ever indeed
  96. icecooker
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Anyone that enjoys a video game with a great story, gameplay, and soundtrack NEEDS to play Half-Life 2
  97. relaxus
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    This is for me one of the best games of all time. I finish it at least once a year. Highly recommended.
  98. OpticalFred
    Mar 28, 2023
    7
    Amazing game for the time but for today standard a good game.

    The mission are sometimes too long and gets repetitive, the story is kinda just ''see us at this place.'' ''Oh no we need to see us at this new place!'' and the shooting feel sometime old
  99. 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.
  100. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    Still widely considered by many (including myself) to be one of the greatest PC experiences of all time, Half Life 2 is fantastic that NOBODY (AND I MEAN NOBODY) hate this masterpiece. The gameplay, the world, the graphics, the story, everything about this game is just well a masterpiece. - Reviewed on Xbox 360
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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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