Half-Life: Alyx

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 2812 Ratings

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  1. ajhorst35
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This is the best gaming experience of my life. It’s one of those rare games that raises the bar and blows away everything that came before. It reminds me of when I first played Ocarina of Time or Doom, which both showed the true potential for 3d games over 2D… just like how Alyx shows the true potential of VR over flat.

    Could Ocarina have been made in 2d? Maybe with a ton of    This is the best gaming experience of my life. It’s one of those rare games that raises the bar and blows away everything that came before. It reminds me of when I first played Ocarina of Time or Doom, which both showed the true potential for 3d games over 2D… just like how Alyx shows the true potential of VR over flat.

    Could Ocarina have been made in 2d? Maybe with a ton of compromises, but its almost pointless to ask because the game was designed to take full advantage of what you can do in 3d. This is much like how it’s pointless to ask the possibility of a flat version of Alyx.

    Nearly every critic is rating Alyx a 9 out of 10. I understand their reasoning, but the truth is that this game is far, far better than any other game rated a 9 out of 10. Critics don’t want to give out a 10, which implies perfection, when anyone who plays areas of improvement here and there. The paradox with Alyx is that while imperfect, it is better than any game that has come before. I remember when Doom, Ocarina of Time, (and Half life 2 for that matter) came out, it was difficult to think of a single flaw. As gaming progressed, its now crystal clear that none of those games were anywhere close to perfect.

    In Alyx, there are brief moments when things feel clunky. Certain recent VR games have come out with more advance mechanics. The voice acting doesn’t always match the tone/feel of the player (probably my biggest gripe…I feel like the voice actress for Alyx hadn’t played the game…as everything is far more intense than her tone), you run into some invisible walls, etc.
    That being said, there is absolutely nothing like the core of this game. With VR, you can do things that are otherwise impossible with a mouse and keyboard…and you’re actually doing them! Popping up out of cover with 5 bullets left and one heart of health to take out the last combine soldier is one thing to experience flat…doing it in VR takes it to another level, and you’re left breathless.

    When you run away for cover in a normal video game, t’s a strategy. When you do it in Alyx, you FEEL the need to do it as a fight/flight response. Reloading in a normal videogame involves pressing a button. Your emotional state has nothing to do with the success/failure/speed of the action. In Alyx, all of that comes into play.

    The game is perfectly balanced and paced. They give you the exact amount of ammo you need…no more or no less. Every clip of ammo you find feels critical, and every shot you miss is devastating. I’m not sure if Valve cheats on this by determining how much ammo to place for each playthrough on the fly, but it doesn’t matter. Somehow, I never once totally ran out of ammo, and after every gunfight, I only had a handful of bullets left. Twice I used my last bullet on the last bad-guy.

    The sound is the best of any video game. The music, mixing, sound effects, are all perfect.

    The graphics, art direction, and lighting are the best of any video game. Everything is super detailed, and the world building is astounding.

    The story is classic Valve. If you liked the storytelling in Portal and Half-life games, you’ll love Alyx.

    I feel we will not see anything like Alyx for some time, and possibly the only developer that can pull something like this off is Valve. Think about how much money they’re leaving on the table making this VR only. If they get 100 percent of the addressable market, you’re talking about 2 million in sales. If this were a flat game, with the Half-Life name alone, 20 million in sales would be a disappointment. What other developer would leave over a billion dollars on the table developing a AAA game?    … Expand
  2. mberman
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    I've been hesitant to get too excited after so many years. I felt completely immersed and could not stop pausing and enjoying the incredible design and level details. I could not stop saying "You clever f***ers" every time I found myself in a clearly well planned sequence. The story gives a very strong idea of the characters relationship with the setting, without needlessly dumpingI've been hesitant to get too excited after so many years. I felt completely immersed and could not stop pausing and enjoying the incredible design and level details. I could not stop saying "You clever f***ers" every time I found myself in a clearly well planned sequence. The story gives a very strong idea of the characters relationship with the setting, without needlessly dumping information on you. There are several "Chekhov's gun" situations, which keeps the flow of the story and level very clean. I only hope people try the game as it is, I only modding it to being non-VR will break you many of the incredible moments within the game.… Expand
  3. PM11
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Ta gra jest wspaniałą kontynuacją serii. Cenię przede wszystkim za rozbudowaną i spójną fabułę.
  4. nrdw
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    an absolutely fenomenal game. everything is impeccable. so glad to finally be able to play a new half life game
  5. shrinerh
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Half Life: Alyx is an absolutely phenomenal game. The creative level design, art style, puzzles, and dialog are right at home in the Half Life universe, and while Half Life: Alyx may not be the long awaited Half Life 3, Valve is definitely back at it with a new welcome addition to the Half Life universe. TL;DR below.

    THE PROS: - I continue to struggle to describe the way this game    Half Life: Alyx is an absolutely phenomenal game. The creative level design, art style, puzzles, and dialog are right at home in the Half Life universe, and while Half Life: Alyx may not be the long awaited Half Life 3, Valve is definitely back at it with a new welcome addition to the Half Life universe. TL;DR below.

    THE PROS:

    - I continue to struggle to describe the way this game looks, but I keep coming back to the same term, polished. It's by far the most polished VR game I have ever played, and probably one of the most well polished games I have ever played in general. I could talk for days about how stunningly beautiful this game is. Creative level design aside, taking in the views from City 17 is mesmerizing. From the Citadel towering above the clouds in the beginning of the game to the discarded cereal boxes along the side of the road, every detail is fleshed out to a level we've come to associate with Valve quality.

    - The gun play in this game, while not necessarily as in depth as some other more gun-focused titles, is fantastic. You can't swap hands without changing settings, there are only 3 weapons in total, and there is as of right now no melee combat in the game. HOWEVER, I want to stress this point because I've seen that it's a topic of discussion in more negative reviews, this game benefits from the lack of these features. Half Life has always been about story and lore first. Combat is important, but the world weaving is much more important. The game doesn't give you a lot of ammunition but it gives you enough to get the job done if you get a little strategic. The upgrade system for the weapons you can find is fantastic and works into the game play very, very well. I never found myself wanting, and the 3 guns you get are amazing.

    - The puzzles in this game are some of the most clever I've encountered. The best way I can put it is that they are all engaging enough to never be boring or too time consuming, but simple enough that you won't find yourself getting irritated.

    - The banter back and forth between Alyx and Russell is worth a few laughs and not much else, but it's a welcome addition in my opinion. I'm so used to gaming experiences where I play seemingly as a mute, or my dialog options are silent and responded to out of nowhere. The dialog in Half Life: Alyx is a small part of the game but it's enough to add just a tad more immersion for a VR experience.

    - The game play, ooh the game play. There are a few levels in the game that play like nothing I have ever experienced. Now granted, I'm certainly no professional so my experience may be somewhat limited, but there were so many moments of pure shock to the dynamic environment, moments of "oh you've got to be freakin' kidding me" from the unique challenges that you face, and moments of complete awe from the intricate scenery you're constantly surrounded in. Your spectators from a stream even get a detailed HUD reminiscent of previous Half Life games so they can see your health and ammo easily. You can chose from several movement options, but even when free locomoting, you can still teleport, which I found to be a wonderful combination. It is by far and away the best VR game I have played so far for all of these reasons and more.

    THE CONS:

    - When in free locomotion, Alyx walks a little slow. It's the apocalypse and we're on a mission. We could at least jog.

    - I know I said that limited ammo is a good thing because it makes you be a little more strategic, but I always found myself having more than enough ammo for the pistol and sub-machine gun, while simultaneously never having enough for the shotgun. I've heard that it spawns dynamically depending on what you use most, but I could never use the shotgun the most because I never had enough ammo. The shotgun is the most fun weapon in the game and has the best laser sight by far. Give me some more ammo for it.

    - That's literally it. I'm well known in my circles for being the "I like this, but..." guy, but I genuinely cannot find anything else about this game to complain about other than give me more shotgun shells, and Alyx walks a little too slow. Those are some pretty small complaints.

    IN CONCLUSION (TL;DR):

    Half Life: Alyx is an amazing VR game. You should buy and play it for yourself because it's worth absolutely every penny. It's not without a few shortcomings, but they don't impact my score enough to bring it down to a 9/10. The story keeps you interested, the gun play and game play work incredibly well, and this is by far the most beautiful VR game I've ever seen.

    To those people who are upset that it's only in VR and can't play this game, I'm sorry that you don't get to enjoy it. However, that doesn't mean you should dismiss VR as a gimmick like I see so many people doing. Valve uses Half Life to push boundaries, and this game does that.

    We're here. we're not looking at what VR "can be" anymore. We're looking at what VR already is.    … Expand
  6. andrebolivar
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    It is not HL³ but it is a preparation for it!

    The ending worth the entire game.
  7. muldjord
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    OH. MY. GOD! I've only played for 50 minutes when my controller ran out of battery (silly me for forgetting to charge it beforehand) but I can already tell that this game is something special.

    I've had almost constant goosebumps for the first part, and one particular part got me all teary-eyed. And I don't usually get that emotionally invested in VR games. I was speechless at some    OH. MY. GOD! I've only played for 50 minutes when my controller ran out of battery (silly me for forgetting to charge it beforehand) but I can already tell that this game is something special.

    I've had almost constant goosebumps for the first part, and one particular part got me all teary-eyed. And I don't usually get that emotionally invested in VR games.

    I was speechless at some points. It took my breath away! This is VR!

    And oh boy is this a Half-Life game. The environments are incredibly detailed and so Half-Life it makes previous Half-Life games look archaic. As it should be I suppose, given this game is so much newer. But I was worried it might not have that special Half-Life ingredient. Glad to say it does! In spades! Oh my friggin' god it's good!

    Almost everything is interactive beyond what any VR game has done before. And the feeling of presence is the best I've had. You are there! And it's nervewracking. I love it!

    I also have to mention the sounds and music. Half-Life has always had a very special sound to it - basically as important to the Half-Life feel as the world you're inside. And it is also there. Wow, some of those first 50 minutes... Some of the stuff. It was. Yeah, just go play it!    … Expand
  8. Seqwai
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    23.03.20 20:50. Во-первых это точно совершенно новый шаг в графике vr-индустрии, который был так необходим для долгожданного погружения. Она здесь почти уровня ПК, а в то, что такое случиться с VR, по крайней мере столь скоро нельзя было поверить буквально недавно. Да Valve и первые две части Half-life выпустили с революционной на то время графикой. Действительно, эта компания всегда23.03.20 20:50. Во-первых это точно совершенно новый шаг в графике vr-индустрии, который был так необходим для долгожданного погружения. Она здесь почти уровня ПК, а в то, что такое случиться с VR, по крайней мере столь скоро нельзя было поверить буквально недавно. Да Valve и первые две части Half-life выпустили с революционной на то время графикой. Действительно, эта компания всегда делала Half-life революцией и не прогадала и на сей раз. Эта шикарная графика дополняется невероятно проработанным окружением, так всегда необходимым для VR, но мало кем реализуемым, в слиянии с возможностью взаимодействовать с почти каждым предметом. Буквально, ты всё можешь взять, потрогать, покрутить, бросить и т.д. Геимплей. Ну разве здесь надо что-то говорить? Неужели не было понятно насколько он хорош по трейлерам и официальному геимплею? Это лучшие механики из прошлых частей с добавлением ничем не хуже новых. Хочется отметить, что новая часть не держит в постоянном напряжении, дает порой осмотреться, это скорее плюс. Про сюжет же ничего не могу сказать, т.к. не могу его понять, посмотрев всего 5 минут прямой трансляции на ютуб :)… Expand
  9. Newal
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    This game will change the way we act to technology in the next 5/8 years. It's a masterpiece non only for the video game industry but for the entire humanity.
  10. Asura7
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Хоть я и не являюсь особо ярым фанатом франшизы, но тут готов признать что это 10/10
  11. MrN0Nam3
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, thank you very much. The best VR experience ever. The game industry needs to have a lesson
  12. Grubocap
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Впечатления как от второй, а хотелось бы как от первой. Не без косяков, но моментов "ух" масса, хотя халфа далеко не первое, во что играл в vr.
  13. jeff070496
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics, immersive interaction, surprising plot. The lack of choice of weapon is a downside.
  14. Jaffaman
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    A glimpse at the future. I hope more triple A titles follow, valve shows us the way.
  15. Zenith22
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    It's surprising, it's fun, it's beautiful. The puzzles are very puzzling. The combat is interactive. There are numerous events that showcase your tiny perspective as huge events unfold. It's not only the best VR game out there, but it's a delightful addition to the Half-Life series. Valve may have single handedly revived VR. Any 0s on Metacritic obviously have not played the game, and theyIt's surprising, it's fun, it's beautiful. The puzzles are very puzzling. The combat is interactive. There are numerous events that showcase your tiny perspective as huge events unfold. It's not only the best VR game out there, but it's a delightful addition to the Half-Life series. Valve may have single handedly revived VR. Any 0s on Metacritic obviously have not played the game, and they are review bombing. Masterpiece.… Expand
  16. Dabszu
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It is unbelievably good. Run, don’t walk. Don’t listen to the VR doubters who clearly haven’t tried it. Every bit the follow up game to HL2 we’ve been waiting all these years for.
  17. JRune
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Extremely well-crafted game. Such a shame it's being dragged down to an 8.7 because people are pissed over it being a VR exclusive and have never even played the game.
  18. halo_boggle
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Valve's done it again, this time with the handicap of a completely new gaming system that few developers truly understand. Their work here will be a lesson in VR game design for an entire generation, just like DOOM was in the 90s.

    It's an experience you couldn't get playing with a keyboard and mouse staring into a stuck rectangular display. The immersiveness of the environments is next    Valve's done it again, this time with the handicap of a completely new gaming system that few developers truly understand. Their work here will be a lesson in VR game design for an entire generation, just like DOOM was in the 90s.

    It's an experience you couldn't get playing with a keyboard and mouse staring into a stuck rectangular display. The immersiveness of the environments is next level thanks to amazing graphics that perform way better than expected and really lovely audio that makes your skin crawl just enough to set the mood, but not enough to consider this a horror title. The game makes you look around, peek your head through holes, stick your hands in many a gross place; even just grabbing onto a door handle and slowly pulling it open feels unbelievably satsifying. Classic Valve story pacing is also on display here, with wonderful voice acting wit and fun moments to break apart the monotony. Nobody does it like Valve, and certainly nobody is doing anything like this in VR yet.

    This is already the best VR title ever released by virtue of its actual AAA level graphics, voice acting, story, and gameplay. In VR land you absolutely will not find a game as complete, well polished, and fun-- nothing even comes close. This might even be the best all-around single player title of 2020, it really is that good. The fact that VR can rival traditional games was a dream just a few months ago, to have that even be a possibility means Valve did something amazing here.

    There are very few things to actually criticize in this game; a few awkward tasks, a few silly limitations brought on by the new medium (no crowbar? wildly swinging your hand about is probably not a great idea), but all in all this game feels like a full length Half Life release. Sure, it's not Half Life 3, and if that disappoints you, not even an actual release of Half Life 3 would truly sate your unrealistic expectations.    … Expand
  19. gamer570
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    I read most negative review on here, and honestly i think non of them have a VR-headset. This game is the best game i ever played, it is just mind blowing good. Every chapter is good en the ending is just epic!
  20. thierry83
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Who gives a 0 for this game is not good at his head. Search for a job or cry in a corner.
    This is a really great game and the experience is wonderful just like I had at half life 2.

    you always had the time in the world to buy a vr headset!
  21. Danil4445
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Best Half Life game last 10 years!!! But it's only Half-life game last 10 years... Anyway, this game is great
  22. AllexUs4
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Best of VR games, i believe, that must be next generation in game industry.
  23. XP0M
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    The best virtual reality experience to date. An amazingly developed world, many small details, recognizable surroundings - all this makes Half-Life Alix the best game in virtual reality today. Bravo, Valve!
  24. QuinnLinn
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    I just played for 4 hours straight. My hands are sore from squeezing the grip buttons, haha.
  25. dani3po
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    This is the first time since I tried for the first time Virtual Reality I can say with no caveats this technology is here to stay. One of the most impressive experience I have had with a game, and the most important thing, is fun as hell to play. A must if you own a VR device compatible with this games (sorry PSVR users).
  26. Jownatan
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    best experience I had, I managed to play before, and it's wonderful. Best game e v e r
  27. RazzblazzK
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Самое главное - не играйте на легкой или средней,сразу включайте хард. 10/10. Спасибо,Гейб. Это просто нечто! Однозначно игра года(хотя выйдет киберпанк и посмотрим). ГРАФИКА - БЕЗУМНО РЕАЛИСТИЧНАЯ. Я не знаю как они этого добились,но мне кажется там используется запеченное освещение с помощью трассировки лучей. Это самая красивая игра для ВР за ВСЁ время. Крутой геймплей,куча интересныхСамое главное - не играйте на легкой или средней,сразу включайте хард. 10/10. Спасибо,Гейб. Это просто нечто! Однозначно игра года(хотя выйдет киберпанк и посмотрим). ГРАФИКА - БЕЗУМНО РЕАЛИСТИЧНАЯ. Я не знаю как они этого добились,но мне кажется там используется запеченное освещение с помощью трассировки лучей. Это самая красивая игра для ВР за ВСЁ время. Крутой геймплей,куча интересных находок. Я не знаю как описать этот опыт словами. Скорее всего - никак. Вы должны попробовать сами,тогда поймёте. Новый полураспад - революция в видеоиграх. Если пройдёте мимо,упустите ОЧЕНЬ много.

    P.S. I LOVE YOU GABE!    … Expand
  28. kokodrile
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Joya como siempre, pero nunca falta los comentarios negativos porque si y sin un argumento solido :D
  29. CatlaX
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Valve's new entry to the Half-Life series is out and it was definitely worth waiting for all these years. Great game.
  30. wolik
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    После 3 часов игры. (моя первая VR игра) Играю на Index. Пытался играть в разные другие. Не заходит, до тошнит. Теперь об Алексе. Не прекращающийся Вау! Моментов очень много. И понятно нужно находиться "внутри". Снаружи (в тубе) смоотреть как Тренога перешагивает через дома, ну так себе.... Внутри обалдеть. Или попытаться погладить деда по голове. ( а вот минус. Если поставить перед нимПосле 3 часов игры. (моя первая VR игра) Играю на Index. Пытался играть в разные другие. Не заходит, до тошнит. Теперь об Алексе. Не прекращающийся Вау! Моментов очень много. И понятно нужно находиться "внутри". Снаружи (в тубе) смоотреть как Тренога перешагивает через дома, ну так себе.... Внутри обалдеть. Или попытаться погладить деда по голове. ( а вот минус. Если поставить перед ним чашку, он её не убирает. Так себе минус) Но игра настолько реалистична, что ты от неё этого ждёшь.
    Пока телепортируюсь. Буду пробовать другие модусы. Комп переезжает в зал.    … Expand
  31. Theirlaw
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Hands up! The best VR experience to date and a worthy Valve return.

    Interactive, live, playful, thoughtful, deep, dark wonderfulness.

    The only limit is my stomach.
  32. MishaMad
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    This is a future, this is my lovely universe and thanks for ending, i'm waiting
  33. KIRSCHAKE
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Best game of 2020
    This game have a lot of pluses,
    For example,good graphics,good story , and awesome character's
  34. DarkJimmy
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game, played for 8 hours so far and not a single moment felt bad. People giving it one star and saying the graphics are bad either dont have vr and havent played the game, or are using vr on their phones. Cant wait to see whats next for vr… Expand
  35. jd88
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Best Shooter, best VR Game, best Half Life Game! Terrific atmosphere, great mechanics, great graphics and music. Easily a 10/10.
  36. Asemisemi
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Bought the index just for this game. While waiting for the game to be released I played a couple of VR titles and nothing comes even close to HL: Alyx. The level design is incredible and you're fully immersed while playing it's rather fantastic. If you have a headset during quarantine pick this one up, it's going to baffle you!
  37. Dellong
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics see the half life atmosphere again is incredible no words just fantastic
  38. Wueby
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    This is a very well polished game, however they definitely developed it with comfort in mind. The gameplay mechanics are simple and frankly could use a boost from looking at Boneworks. Fewer bugs than Boneworks, but still. It’s an over all great game.
  39. ryuyan
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    All future AAA VR games will be compared to this. Ridiculous level of quality, expected Valve level of attention to detail. I hope they make more VR games.
  40. mddhead
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    The zero star reviews are only here to push an anti VR agenda, simple as that. Understand that this is a highly polished Valve game (minus some early release tech issues), and a step forward for gaming just like the other Half Lifes.

    The game looks and feels amazing, and the grav gloves are brilliant for the whole 10 hour ride. Alyx is about the opposite of say, Doom Eternal and I    The zero star reviews are only here to push an anti VR agenda, simple as that. Understand that this is a highly polished Valve game (minus some early release tech issues), and a step forward for gaming just like the other Half Lifes.

    The game looks and feels amazing, and the grav gloves are brilliant for the whole 10 hour ride. Alyx is about the opposite of say, Doom Eternal and I really like that:

    --The game here IS the VR. The game is you doing things for real, figuring out how to aim and hip fire and reload and toss things. As opposed to having all that stripped away so you're just running in a circle managing cool downs.
    --The puzzles are actually puzzles; they have consistent logic, visual hints, and build in complexity over the campaign. As opposed to "find the one hidden punchable or climbable thing so you can progress".
    --The game is full of character. The infested Slavic city feels like real life 1990s Europe, the alien tech is creepy and awesome (cow brain computer puzzles!), and the characters and enemies grow on you as you see more of them.

    If you own VR I'm just preaching to the choir, because you've already bought Alyx. Enjoy =)    … Expand
  41. Qutiix
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Finally new players to Half Life series can understand the revolutionary tech that Valve is bringing to the gaming industry! Much like they have done with almost every Half Life release they have made!

    Super well optimized for almost every HMDs! Stunning visuals and fantastic dialog!
  42. temps
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Half-Life: Alyx is one of the most immersive and wonderful game experiences of my lifetime. Atmospheric storytelling is one of the cornerstones of a good Half-Life experience, and the fact Half-Life: Alyx takes full advantage of modern virtual reality has brilliantly put this technology to work improving that classic method of storytelling gamers have come to expect from the Half-LifeHalf-Life: Alyx is one of the most immersive and wonderful game experiences of my lifetime. Atmospheric storytelling is one of the cornerstones of a good Half-Life experience, and the fact Half-Life: Alyx takes full advantage of modern virtual reality has brilliantly put this technology to work improving that classic method of storytelling gamers have come to expect from the Half-Life series. This should easily win the Game of the Year award.… Expand
  43. pi972
    Mar 26, 2020
    8
    A level of polish, attention to detail, beauty, cohesion and writing yet unseen in VR, marred by unfortunately safe (as in not innovative) and repetitive gameplay. Nevertheless, a must buy for all VR owners, as its gameplay, too, gets much better in the second half.
  44. CalvinCrack
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This is now a post Half Life Alyx world. The only thing that will surpass this is if Valve decides to do it again and give us Half Life 3. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves because even if Valve never made another game, even if no other developer tries their hand at this level of production: we HAVE Half Life Alyx. It is a monument to the entire history of first person shooters and aThis is now a post Half Life Alyx world. The only thing that will surpass this is if Valve decides to do it again and give us Half Life 3. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves because even if Valve never made another game, even if no other developer tries their hand at this level of production: we HAVE Half Life Alyx. It is a monument to the entire history of first person shooters and a link to their future. When you are playing Alyx the future is now.

    If I had to describe the style of this game I’d say it’s a mixture of Half Life 2 and Bioshock. It has the comrade talking over the radio narrative style, the spooky and detailed ruined city, and a much bigger focus on exploring the (gorgeous) environments you find yourself in. But far less combat than Bioshock (and most first person shooters for that matter), because it wants to strike a different balance between exploration, combat and puzzles. It is very linear like Half Life 2, but there’s so much freedom of movement within those rails, you won’t mind. Never has exploration and resource gathering been so fun. And the combat can be approached differently depending on how much you want to get into it. If you are feeling high energy and want to literally be ducking for cover and popping out behind pillars, changing cover, that’s all you. If you want to just stay in one spot and make it a shooting gallery that’s fine too. It’s VR! You’re in the game so it’s up to you how the shooting playstyle will be! But if you bring an adventurous spirit to the combat it adds a lot.

    I could go on and on but I’ll conclude by saying that Half Life Alyx is a masterpiece of game design. Extremely fun to play, beautiful to look at, and so future facing that we may not see another game of its quality for years. But I sure hope people try. HLA is the rosetta stone: the answers for what make a VR game work are here so I hope developers take the lessons they can from the project, and I pray that Source 2.0 will bolster the future of indie VR development henceforth, making Half Life Alyx’s release even more impactful than it already is (and that’s saying a lot).    … Expand
  45. djschaum520
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    As expected, the vast majority of the negative reviews are from people who do not own the game and cannot afford VR. If any metacritic admins are reading this, please implement a check system to confirm that users actually own the game before being able to write a review (i.e. having to login to their steam account via the steam api on this website, which would then check their steamAs expected, the vast majority of the negative reviews are from people who do not own the game and cannot afford VR. If any metacritic admins are reading this, please implement a check system to confirm that users actually own the game before being able to write a review (i.e. having to login to their steam account via the steam api on this website, which would then check their steam library)

    From someone who actually played the game from start to finish and own a VR headset, I can easily say that this game is a 10/10. Best graphics in VR currently, gameplay is entertaining, it is worth it to explore the environments, and 3D puzzles are very interesting. If I had to give any cons it would be lack of weapons, especially any melee weapons in the game. The 3D puzzles were kind of tedious near the end of the game as well, but overall still fun and different.    … Expand
  46. Steyraus
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Man I thought Vr would never get better than RE7, But out come Half Life Alyx. Just like Half Life 2 this game could very well be a genre defining experience for Vr that HL2 was for First Person Shooters. A must buy and even must buy VR headset for game,finally the future of VR is looking bright again. Hopefully with all the new headsets out there, other companies will take Valves lead andMan I thought Vr would never get better than RE7, But out come Half Life Alyx. Just like Half Life 2 this game could very well be a genre defining experience for Vr that HL2 was for First Person Shooters. A must buy and even must buy VR headset for game,finally the future of VR is looking bright again. Hopefully with all the new headsets out there, other companies will take Valves lead and start making full triple A experiences for VR, not just small mini games. The tech is to good to fail.… Expand
  47. Frogacuda
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    It's not the Half Life 3 we waited all these years for, but it's probably a good bit better and more satisfying.
  48. donuts842
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Valve again is showing what it means to innovate. Haven't played anything this well done in a while. Can't wait for what the come out with next.
  49. Berchi
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Half Life: Alyx is one of the best experiences I've ever had in video games. It marks a before and after in Virtual Reality and demonstrates that this technology was the only way to continue such a legendary saga by fulfilling expectations. It's not only the best VR game, it's going to be probably the game of the year and one of the best of this generation. A real wonder that every playerHalf Life: Alyx is one of the best experiences I've ever had in video games. It marks a before and after in Virtual Reality and demonstrates that this technology was the only way to continue such a legendary saga by fulfilling expectations. It's not only the best VR game, it's going to be probably the game of the year and one of the best of this generation. A real wonder that every player should play as soon as possible.… Expand
  50. virtuam
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Absolutely the best game I've ever played. Presence is real and continuous. You combat combines thinking you are fighting real people. It's a must try
  51. SlayaPlaya
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This is undoubtedly the VR killer app you've been waiting for. The atmosphere is just unmatched and the interactivity allows for never seen before gameplay mechanics. I can't wait for all the GIFs of the crazy stuff that people will come up with.

    For example tossing an explosive barrel to a group of zombies and then shooting it mid air makes you feel like you're badass western    This is undoubtedly the VR killer app you've been waiting for. The atmosphere is just unmatched and the interactivity allows for never seen before gameplay mechanics. I can't wait for all the GIFs of the crazy stuff that people will come up with.

    For example tossing an explosive barrel to a group of zombies and then shooting it mid air makes you feel like you're badass western gunslinger. I even held the gun to my mouth to blow away the imaginary gun smoke. This is next gen gaming.    … Expand
  52. DrUnK3n
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Best VR game out yet. Good Half Life game and the hope we get some more games from the franchise.
  53. praisethesun11
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible use of VR. Every moment you can tell that Valve put their heart and soul into this game. 10/10.
  54. wiipetsto
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    OMG Now lets be clear VR has limitations (hardware limitations) But what they did is unbelievable.
    I am playing on a Notebook 1060 and an I7 7700 HQ and even on Low settings the graphics blew me away.
    The Story is great so far and the gameplay really really funny. There is only one negative thing. You will notice that physics were not a high priority in this game. You can not    OMG Now lets be clear VR has limitations (hardware limitations) But what they did is unbelievable.
    I am playing on a Notebook 1060 and an I7 7700 HQ and even on Low settings the graphics blew me away.
    The Story is great so far and the gameplay really really funny.

    There is only one negative thing. You will notice that physics were not a high priority in this game.
    You can not interact with everything. But with most things so most people will not even notice.    … Expand
  55. Kveiz
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Шикарная, хоть и переделывает историю оригинала,но делает это более-менее связано, жаль что следующую часть мы еще долго не увидим, но радует тот факт что она не забыта самой валв и то что они еще умеют делать качественный продукт тожеШикарная, хоть и переделывает историю оригинала,но делает это более-менее связано, жаль что следующую часть мы еще долго не увидим, но радует тот факт что она не забыта самой валв и то что они еще умеют делать качественный продукт тоже
  56. roukillingtime
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    A groundbreaking VR game, setting a standard in the finest Half-Life tradition. It boggles my mind how many problems they had to solve to make this work in a radically different environment, but they have raised the bar so high that I worry it will take others years to match it.

    It looks and sounds great, and tells a Valve story in their unique way. Voice performances are spot on. It    A groundbreaking VR game, setting a standard in the finest Half-Life tradition. It boggles my mind how many problems they had to solve to make this work in a radically different environment, but they have raised the bar so high that I worry it will take others years to match it.

    It looks and sounds great, and tells a Valve story in their unique way. Voice performances are spot on. It respects the canon and adds significantly to it. It’s fantastic.    … Expand
  57. successus
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Just a master piece of video game in all plat form.

    The game is very funny and absolutly immersive, for me is the best game of this VR generation and more!
  58. bubbagamer
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    I dont write many game reviews but this one deserve it , my mind is blown away.
  59. Solsta
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    I've been playing video games beginning with Pong in the 70s and subsequently: all the early arcade games (Space Invaders, Galaxian, Defender, Scramble etc); the early 80s home PC games (Manic Miner, Atic Atac, Elite etc); console games (from the early days of Nintendo and Sega up to the present day consoles); PC gaming (I have a huge library of Steam games which i still play); and now VR.I've been playing video games beginning with Pong in the 70s and subsequently: all the early arcade games (Space Invaders, Galaxian, Defender, Scramble etc); the early 80s home PC games (Manic Miner, Atic Atac, Elite etc); console games (from the early days of Nintendo and Sega up to the present day consoles); PC gaming (I have a huge library of Steam games which i still play); and now VR.

    Thus I've witnessed all the giant leaps in gaming over the years and make no mistake this game is indicative why VR is one of them. Anyone who is giving it a low score clearly hasn't played it and is salty that it's a VR exclusive game or has played it and is blind to the significance of this game. Tech moves on and you can now buy low priced VR headsets and you don't need a PC that costs the earth. And to those moaning about the cost of entry, many of you will spend roughly the cost of an Index upgrading your phone every 12-18 months for an incrementally improved phone that is super iterative.

    And to those moaning about spending a lot of money just for one game, there are numerous amazing games to suit every taste such as: Beat Saber, Super Hot, Lone Echo, Robo Recall, Asgard’s Wrath, Skyrim VR, GTA V (modded), Moss, Gorn, Subnautica, Project Cars 2, Dirt Rally, Tetris Effect, Batman Arkham VR, Pinball FX2 VR, Eleven Table Tennis, Ghost Giant, I Expect You to Die, Battlezone, Rez Infinite, Thumper, Polybius, Star Trek Bridge Crew, Accounting+, Trover Saves the Universe, the Serious Sam games, Sairento, A Fisherman’s Tale, Doom 3 (modded), Bow to Blood, Elven Assassin, Virtual Virtual Reality, Transpose, Fujii, A Chair In a Room etc (I could carry on and on).

    Then there's the amazing experiences with many being free: Google Earth VR, VRChat, Rec Room, Daft Punk – One More Time, Museum of Other Realities, Museum of Fine Art, The Scream, Dreams of Dali, Mona Lisa Beyond the Glass, 1943 Berlin Blitz, Apollo 11, Anne Frank House, Dear Angelica, Bonfire, Nefetari, The Body VR: Journey Inside a Cell, The Wolves in the Walls, Crow: The Legend (to name but a few).

    If you're a non-VR gamer, do yourself a favour and take the leap in order to experience this incredible game and many others!    … Expand
  60. Valhallis
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Incredible game, you get to be INSIDE the half life game. It's everything it was promised to be and more. Mind blowing experience.
  61. antonije05
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    The awesome part of Hal-Life series! Cool story, gameplay, graphics, characters and optimization.
  62. Gplayer11
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    I Waited so long but it finally there To those guys that review it 0/10 because they too poor to buy a vr headset if you dont like that it only in vr just ignore it you review the game but you dont even played it . If you wanna really review it first just watch the game play on youtube then do it
  63. h3h3frank
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The absolute highest quality VR game to date. The level of detail and polish only achievable by a company with a bottomless pit of resources like Steam/Valve. Definitely a must try for any VR gamer.
  64. Nb2
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    This game, is, without a doubt, The BEST video game I've ever played in my entire life. Simply AMAZING. And i've played Chrono Trigger, Zelda, God of War, etc. Nothing comes even close.
    Full disclosure: I own a 2080TI and a Valve Index.
  65. GeoffMang
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Played this at my buddies house. Right up there as one of the best VR games out. Will be the one to beat from here on out.
  66. Gonzaxpain
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Valve did it again and hopefully this amazing game will pave the way for more HL in VR. Some people, mostly those who never tried VR, will keep complaining about this being VR only but Valve made the right decision here. It's the future and I'm really sorry for those who refuse to see it, someday hopefully they'll come around and realize how VR makes everything so much better.

    As for    Valve did it again and hopefully this amazing game will pave the way for more HL in VR. Some people, mostly those who never tried VR, will keep complaining about this being VR only but Valve made the right decision here. It's the future and I'm really sorry for those who refuse to see it, someday hopefully they'll come around and realize how VR makes everything so much better.

    As for the game itself, it has fantastic pacing, incredible level of detail in every stage, great combat, good puzzles and a brilliant ending that makes all these years of wait worth it. The post-credits scene is already one of those iconic moments you'll never forget. Now please, give us HL3 in VR.    … Expand
  67. Daner09
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Достойный комбек, визуальные улучшения на лицо, стилистика выдерженна, звуковое сопровождение невероятное, конец игры очень атмосферный и захватывающий.
    Но не без косяков, комбат однообразный, головоломки однотипные из-за этого игра больше смахивает на интерактивное кинцо.
    Говоря о VR эта игра не демонстрирует превосходещие технические возможности а скорее ответственный подход к    Достойный комбек, визуальные улучшения на лицо, стилистика выдерженна, звуковое сопровождение невероятное, конец игры очень атмосферный и захватывающий.
    Но не без косяков, комбат однообразный, головоломки однотипные из-за этого игра больше смахивает на интерактивное кинцо.
    Говоря о VR эта игра не демонстрирует превосходещие технические возможности а скорее ответственный подход к разработке проэкта    … Expand
  68. WhereThanks
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    10/10 GABEN COOL ! This is the best game on VR. This is the beginning of a new era of VR games! And Valve is its creator!
  69. ZeroCaty
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best VR game I have ever played. And besides, also on the beloved half life universe!
  70. Qeji
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This game is a solid 9.5, from start to finish you see Half-Life, you touch Half-Life and in the end you feel Half-Life.
  71. imfm
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    It's a really good game. Probably the best VR game at the moment. To me it feels like Half-Life 3. It gives me the same feeling of not quite, but almost awe as the first two did. It's fleshed out and immersive unlike any other VR game I've played. It feels like a full game, not a port, like every asset was made for this game in particular. It feels like a lot of attention and care wentIt's a really good game. Probably the best VR game at the moment. To me it feels like Half-Life 3. It gives me the same feeling of not quite, but almost awe as the first two did. It's fleshed out and immersive unlike any other VR game I've played. It feels like a full game, not a port, like every asset was made for this game in particular. It feels like a lot of attention and care went into making this game. Its fun. And it runs perfectly well on my GTX 970, which is almost the minimum for VR. So it's pretty well optimized as far I'm concerned.… Expand
  72. AngryGeri
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Troll reviews everywhere...The game is amazing and worth your money and time. Physics engine is very well done and the story is just wonderful, The combat system, upgrading weapon, collecting things, all these things just make the game such a good experince! 100/10 for me!
  73. DSRusty
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    Finally, a reason that makes owning a VR Headset worth it.
    Great graphics and interesting story line with very fun game play

    Would highly recommend the game to VR and Half-Life fans alike.
  74. Sillygau5
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This game has an amazing atmosphere, and is very tense. I love the physics and the enemies and the level design, but I wish continuous movement was faster.
  75. mrkotov899
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Thank You, Gabe. It was just unbelievable. We are looking forward to the third episode.
  76. Reallusion
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    This game is phenomenal. An evolutionary step in VR. It's like you're in a big budget sci fi movie. Graphics are completely realistic.
  77. ErJump
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Il titolo è molto fluido e divertente, è tutto curato nei minimi dettagli e mancava da tempo l’esperienza di uno studio come Valve sul mercato. Grazie di esser tornato in campo Half Life, ci sei mancato tantissimo!
  78. Seidowas
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    The best VR experience, Period.
    The ending is very important, the graphics are pretty good for VR, the gameplay and gunfights are AWESOME, it took me 12 hours to finish it in smooth locomotion, not teleportation ( which is slower but more immersive to me)
    People says it's not like Half life 2 or something, but everytime a Half life comes out, it's for a new technology, Here the VR i    The best VR experience, Period.
    The ending is very important, the graphics are pretty good for VR, the gameplay and gunfights are AWESOME, it took me 12 hours to finish it in smooth locomotion, not teleportation ( which is slower but more immersive to me)

    People says it's not like Half life 2 or something, but everytime a Half life comes out, it's for a new technology, Here the VR

    i see 80/100 reviews and i'm clearly not ok with this,
    FEW little glitches, No 2 handed weapon and much more gunfight then narrative ( i'm more into the narrative style of previous Half life ) are my negative points
    Just get it, if you don't have a VR headset, Get one, this is the future, i get my Oculus Rift S for 350€, So don't buy a console and buy a VR headset ;)    … Expand
  79. Xinu
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is just the best vr game ever wow the graphics are amazing best VR experience ever..… Expand
  80. driverofmachine
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    The best game you will ever experience. The atmosphere and presence is unlike anything else. Everyone needs to experience this game!
  81. clarkykat
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's incredible, a true masterpiece. All the food groups are represented. More please! Thanks.
  82. sebrk
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    As of this writing Half-Life:Alyx is the best game ever made. And that is the truth.
  83. MajorBajor19
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Best VR and Half-life game so far. Graphics looks beautiful and plot is awesome.
  84. holyroller11
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    No Spoilers

    Summary: It's an amazing experience in the world of HL!!! 10 A little history about myself. Half Life has been my favorite FPS since I picked up the crowbar for the first time. I played the original 1 month after released and replayed it countless times. I was one of those who purchased the HL2 collectors pack at Best Buy 4 days before they were supposed to have released    No Spoilers

    Summary: It's an amazing experience in the world of HL!!! 10

    A little history about myself. Half Life has been my favorite FPS since I picked up the crowbar for the first time. I played the original 1 month after released and replayed it countless times. I was one of those who purchased the HL2 collectors pack at Best Buy 4 days before they were supposed to have released it only to find I couldn't play it yet :( I have played every single player campaign multiple times up to HL2 Episode 2, which I did not beat until 3 days ago. All these years I swore I would not beat the E2 until a new game was here. All those years I waited and ignored the plot. I was spoiler free for all that time until 3 days ago. And now we have HL Alyx.....

    In no uncertain terms, this is a "Half Life" game. The decision to go VR doesn't surprise me. I definitely wasn't sure about it at first. I have been playing VR for 3+ years but only simulators like xPlane, DCS, Assetto Corsa etc... Never before had I played a FPS in VR until HLA.

    The only issue I had at first was fixed with the patch that enabled smooth turning. That was the only real gripe I had from a gameplay perspective.

    As for the game itself I have nothing really to add that many others haven't already discussed in depth.

    Final verdict - It's an amazing experience in the world of HL!!! 10    … Expand
  85. Korganos
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This is what become the gold standard in VR gaming for years to come. Is it perfect? No. Nothing is perfect. But having Valve release a Half-Life game again after decades, now even if I got contracted with COVID-19 I can die happily..
  86. Slyver
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Returning the crowbar to Gordon was a bold 10/10 move. Success Valve, Success. Passing on the torch.… Expand
  87. DysCoyote
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Incredibly immersive, atmospheric, very sensory, great music, smooth (Valve index), TON of comfort options for playing (plenty of movement types to fit your wants), intuitive. It's a great game. Was worth it.
  88. Shurikn
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This game is simply fantastic.

    Right as you get into the game at first, it feels great, even the start screen is impressive. The first scene of the games lets you familiarize with the controls, and more importantly, let's you have fun with the physics of the object around you, you can grab the stuff around you, change the station on the radio, etc. This is a very good way to teach the    This game is simply fantastic.

    Right as you get into the game at first, it feels great, even the start screen is impressive. The first scene of the games lets you familiarize with the controls, and more importantly, let's you have fun with the physics of the object around you, you can grab the stuff around you, change the station on the radio, etc. This is a very good way to teach the game in a very natural way, and it gives such a big WOW factor too when you realize how great the controls and physics are (well at least with the index controllers).

    The physics are so great, seriously, of all the games I've tried so far, this is the only one I've felt that throwing stuff felt natural, and the stuff actually went the way it was supposed to, with the strength I wanted it to. This is especially important when you use grenades.

    The difficulty cure is perfect, when you start the game, you get only one very slow enemy at the time, eventually the get faster, smarter, and more of them come at once. the combats at the end are super challenging and fast paced.

    The story is great. loving to learn more lore about the Half-Life universe.

    The ending is incredible gave me goosebumps. Overall the game is probably even better than HL2, and it being VR and making you be able to live it, places it even higher.    … Expand
  89. Bu8ter
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Best game I've ever played. This is a must have for half life fans. This is the tipping point for VR, experience the future of gaming.
  90. Keinavara
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    The game is truly a MASTERPIECE!
    Valve has once again proved that they set a new standard and move the entire video game industry forward, providing players with new sensations and indelible impressions, while using modern technologies, namely virtual reality glasses.
    From the beginning to the end, the game is simply imbued with the charm of the same Half-Life 2. The gameplay, as in the    The game is truly a MASTERPIECE!
    Valve has once again proved that they set a new standard and move the entire video game industry forward, providing players with new sensations and indelible impressions, while using modern technologies, namely virtual reality glasses.
    From the beginning to the end, the game is simply imbued with the charm of the same Half-Life 2. The gameplay, as in the previous Half-Life game, always changes and does not let the player get bored. The game contains puzzles that are more related to interaction with the environment, exciting shootouts, frightening horror elements, stealth aspects, a beautiful and detailed environment that is very interesting to consider and with which you can interact, great music that changes depending on the situation, great humor and dialogues, live characters, and a chic presentation of the story that ends on an intriguing note. Rating: 10/10    … Expand
  91. medgang
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of work. ı wish everyone can get Half-Life: Alyx and play it.
  92. infainf
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Best game ever must-play! Perfectly paced! The details is amazing! And the story is told perfectly! 10/10 ! Cant wait to see what Valve does next!
  93. absak
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    This game is truly the best one I ever played, valve have set another bar for the vr industries don't listen to people who are angry because they don't want to buy a vr headset because it's too expensive, they're blind trust me in less than a year these people are gonna just realize that cheap vr headset exist and they gonna pick those cheap headset because YOU DON'T NEED AN 1000$ INDEX toThis game is truly the best one I ever played, valve have set another bar for the vr industries don't listen to people who are angry because they don't want to buy a vr headset because it's too expensive, they're blind trust me in less than a year these people are gonna just realize that cheap vr headset exist and they gonna pick those cheap headset because YOU DON'T NEED AN 1000$ INDEX to play HL:A as you don't need a 1000 PC to play GTA V, doom Eternal, borderlands 3, etc... I've played half life Alyx on my original Oculus rift, that is a 4 year old headset and it's as good as the 1000 dollars index maybe you have less fov or less fps but at least i can play this game and trust me this game is worth your time !… Expand
  94. systemannounce
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    They really did it. Lived up to the hype. I'm running a 3-year old rig, i5, GTX1060, and the experience is amazing. Scaled and optimized very well. Incredibly immersive interaction and positional audio. Makes you really 'live' in the world, and it's scary as hell.

    This is the new standard for FPS VR.
  95. FunkySkill
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Half-Life: Alyx is such a great return to the Half-Life series and every aspect that we love so much about the previous entries is enhanced by VR. This is a step in the right direction and a must play for everyone invested in this chain reaction of unforeseen consequences.
  96. JackPlier
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    First Of All:
    You Can't just Come And Review A Game you Didnt Play.
    Second Of All:
    Half-Life Alyx Was Like Mercy From Gabe Newell, I Really Loved The Half-Life Series, And This Is A Miracle.
  97. IGN-MiddleEast
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    If you are rich like me you will enjoy the game, If you are poor, Then go watch pewdiepie's gameplays of Half-Life: Alyx, Either way it is a fun game, And don't worry, VR will get cheaper in 3-5 years, It's like SSD which was expensive in early 2010s and now SSDs are cheaper than HDDs :D
  98. Jkeirnan
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    I can't really put into words how incredible this game is, you just need to play it. If this doesn't change the face of gaming to VR I don't know what will.
  99. Beniwalker
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing...this is what i want in 13 years...now..i can die in peace..and now we know there is half life 2 episode 3 in valve..we are waiting gabe
  100. PersonGuy52
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    VR is the future. HL:A is the future of VR. Absolutely the most fun game I have played since Portal. I didn't care about Half-Life 3 until this game. I am ready.
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#1 Best PC Game of 2020
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#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. Areajugones
    Dec 21, 2020
    95
    Half-Life Alyx is proof that Valve is still at its best creatively. This emblematic franchise has been brought to virtual reality; in Alyx we enjoy an immersion never seen before, with comfortable and intuitive mechanics as well as excellent visuals and atmosphere that accompany this interesting adventure within the iconic saga.
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  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 21, 2020
    92
    It’s a good thing that Valve didn’t add a digit to the title: from Half-Life 3 we expect nothing short of revolution, while Alyx is “merely” an amazing game. [Issue#245, p.50]
  3. Screen Rant
    May 15, 2020
    100
    A special mention should be made of the game's dialog, mainly consisting of Alyx herself and Russel, a scientist who Alex remains in constant communication with throughout the game. Their relationship feels genuine, the conversations between them are enjoyable, and almost all of the intended comedic moments land perfectly, which is something most video games seem to have trouble with.
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