Half-Life: Alyx

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  1. Stranding_Chick
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Undoubtedly the very BEST VR HORROR SURVIVAL GAME of 2020 if not EVER! The Valve Team delivered us a masterpiece story, and completely immersive game. This game is so much fun, the characters & voice acting real. Wait till you immerse yourself in this horror world of City 17. Using your witt's to defeat the zombies, humans that have been ravaged and controlled by the nasty Headcrabs thatUndoubtedly the very BEST VR HORROR SURVIVAL GAME of 2020 if not EVER! The Valve Team delivered us a masterpiece story, and completely immersive game. This game is so much fun, the characters & voice acting real. Wait till you immerse yourself in this horror world of City 17. Using your witt's to defeat the zombies, humans that have been ravaged and controlled by the nasty Headcrabs that have infested the game's community. Love it!… Expand
  2. Bendy52
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Wow dude... after 13 years... Wow just wow.
    Now i know its VR but i dont want a normal half life gamed anymore tbh. just give us hl 3 and i think finish the story with it. dont make it a milking series like assasins creed and such.
  3. SamLang
    Dec 25, 2020
    3
    Half-Life: Alyx – In Review
    “This game… It insists upon itself.”
    Un-immersive. From all I have heard about how immersive this game is I was disappointed when I got the gravity gloves & a gun, you press a button & open a two-dimensional menu to switch between them. There are only a few guns & a multitool, these could easily be fitted to your hips & back (like many VR games do) for a    Half-Life: Alyx – In Review
    “This game… It insists upon itself.”

    Un-immersive.
    From all I have heard about how immersive this game is I was disappointed when I got the gravity gloves & a gun, you press a button & open a two-dimensional menu to switch between them. There are only a few guns & a multitool, these could easily be fitted to your hips & back (like many VR games do) for a more immersive experience.

    Interact with everything or just don’t.
    Many think this game is revolutionary because you can “interact with everything” but it’s totally pointless. The only things you really interact with are weapons, healing items & a multitool. Everything else is set dressing & has no use apart from the occasional object you need to move out of the way of a door.

    Early in the game I had to pull a pipe out of a door to get through it, after picking up the pipe I came upon an enemy & tried to hit them with it… Nope. You can’t even swat away head crabs when they jump at you, your only option is to move (teleport) out the way or get head grabbed.

    At least 80% of the time that I interact with anything I become unable to turn for a few seconds, this is one of the most annoying (of the many) bugs in the game & as you can imagine it's great in combat or when you're navigating near deadly drops.

    Painful Traversal.
    This must be the only VR game I have played where I can move faster by physically walking in my play space than I can by using the control stick in the game. I have heard some say the developers implemented this to make it more immersive, if this is true how come you can still teleport in an un-immersive way?

    You still need to teleport all the time to jump or drop down & anything that is not walking. It got to the point where I was using smooth walking only in small areas after teleporting or just to back away from enemies.

    Un-immersive AI.
    The AI in this game is annoying & stupid, they just run at you using no tactics or intelligence. They know where you are all the time even before they have seen you & will try to shoot at you through walls. They don’t see doors & push themselves partly through them to hit you, I had one occasion where a head crab zombie was pushing through a door so I shot it & the head crab that he had pushed through the door was still alive & attacked me on the other side of the door.

    Dark but not in a spooky way.
    You get to a dark area & must find a torch to get through it, they tell you “it will turn on automatically in dark areas”. This is a lie, what they mean is that it will turn on when the developers want it to. Most of the time you will be left in the dark wishing you had a [working] torch. On more than one occasion I was grabbed by a barnacle that I could not see at all because it was too dark & I couldn’t even shoot it to defend myself while it sucked me up because It was hidden in complete darkness.

    Retro Crashing.
    One of the many bugs in this over nine-months-old game will cause your headset screens to flash rapidly & asynchronously whilst freezing your pc to the point where you need to press the reset button on the pc itself. I have not had crashing like this since the original half-life! To fix it you must go into the game’s files in app data & delete them.

    Things I Like.
    This is the best glass smashing simulator I have ever played, glass breaks in a very realistic way & it’s very satisfying, the most fun I had in this game.
    You can place helmets, traffic cones, buckets & all sorts of things on your head! As a bonus if you walk under a barnacle you haven’t spotted, instead of grabbing your head they will take what’s on it instead.

    Summary.
    This game is a below par retro first-person shooter with some highly pretentious, non-useful or impactful interaction gimmicks crowbarred into it. Anything outside of picking up random useless scenery objects is handled in a completely non-immersive (& often glitchy) way. The graphics are pretty if you can run them but I would rather play something that is more immersive & fun.

    Three out of ten.    … Expand
  4. MerioDude
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game. it takes a while to get really started but the Story is amazing. It has plenty of believable horror aspects that will leave you shaking. A lot of the review bombs are from people who don't own a VR headset and are triggered by the lack of WASD (btw there are mods for this! but I don't recommend it because it ruins some parts of the games) Although it is a prequal it is incredibly important to the story of half-life and isn't really a prequal. Some people complain that the FPS is generic but they haven't really played for very long and near the end it gets really exciting and once you start fighting with the combine it gets even better and that's in the middle of the game. Also the reason that you have been disappointed that it wasn't half-life 3 is that you would be disappointed if it WAS half-life 3 as Mark Laid law spilled all the beans for the story and now there is no excitement for half-life 3. Half-life Alyx fixes this and even paves the way for a sequel to HL:2 Ep 2.

    also ignore the Russian guy hes complaining because it does come out on disc.    … Expand
  5. Marceloo25
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    I never played an Half-Life game but now I know Valve knows how to make **** Of all the VR games I've played, this is definetly on the top #1
  6. Yusufbro23
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Half life Alyx it is good game but game is vr im sad but nothing i love half life series
  7. TheTechGuy
    Dec 20, 2020
    5
    With all the hype I expected too much. Didn’t help that I’m not used to playing long with the VR set. I see why it was not released without VR support though. Nice touches. Too bad more people will not play though.
  8. RASKALOF
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Best VR game, its cant be described by words how awesome this game and how beautifull it is. It have all: story, puzzles (even too much by my opinion), shooting, horror parts, stealth parts and its look like complete solid game and not like tech demo or separated levels. Its awesome, games like this is a revolution and by them game industry getting better. Thanx valve
  9. Rstiles7
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    For the longest time, I have not been on board with virtual reality. The majority of VR games that i've played have either been pretty mediocre or did nothing to convince me that this is a quality way to experience video games. But with that being said, Half-Life Alyx has singled-handedly changed my entire view on VR, as I now see that it can be an incredible way to experience interactiveFor the longest time, I have not been on board with virtual reality. The majority of VR games that i've played have either been pretty mediocre or did nothing to convince me that this is a quality way to experience video games. But with that being said, Half-Life Alyx has singled-handedly changed my entire view on VR, as I now see that it can be an incredible way to experience interactive entertainment.

    From the very beginning, this game blew me away with its gameplay and combat. The way through which the game immerses you within its gunplay is something no other game has accomplished, as it not only feels realistic but also never stops feeling satisfying. In addition, the fact that the game allows you to force any object toward you (as if you are using the "Force") takes the experience to a whole new level, because it truly makes you feel as if you are an unstoppable being. Finally, all the little secrets the levels hide within them made it so exploration was never a chore, while at the same time rewarding players with even more tools to use at their disposal. In terms of pure gameplay, Half-Life Alyx is practically flawless.

    In terms of the game's narrative, I was pleasantly surprised with it. The dialogue always found ways to be entertaining, and the actual story elements felt very memorable. But what I really appreciated was how the gameplay was never interrupted by the dialogue, as the characters simply talk while you make your way through the levels. There are cutscenes here and there, but they never felt overly long and included enough spectacles to make them fun to watch. Also, the ending blew my mind, which only made my entire journey even more memorable. Overall, I would the story is great both for how it is presented and how amazing its elements ended up being.

    One of the other aspects of this game that I loved was the weapons and the upgrades. Throughout the game, you are given three different guns, which may seem small from the outside. Thankfully, the game makes up for this by having each gun be something completely different and allowing them to be upgraded in very meaningful ways. These upgrades include adding a better scope, automatically refilling the magazine, and giving a gun rapid fire. As for the rest of the game, the other great aspects would be the beautifully detailed levels, amazing level of freedom with fighting enemies, and the intuitive puzzle design. In terms of negative aspects, the only ones I could honestly think of would more so be issues with VR in general rather than the game itself. If I did give one complaint, it would be that occasionally the controls will not respond properly when trying to reload a gun, which may end up getting you killed during a critical moment. This is a very small complaint, but it is likely it will happen from time to time.

    At the end of the day, Half-Life Alyx is one of the most incredible experiences I've ever had with a video game. The masterful immersion and mind-blowing gameplay that it provides is something I've never gotten from any other game. Believe me when I say that it is worth buying a VR Headset just to play this game, as it is just that good. Half-Life Alyx is a truly unforgettable experience, which is why I have no problem calling this game a masterpiece.    … Expand
  10. snowman27
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Valve has taken things to the next level with this game.

    I've been playing video games since the Atari and NES, and have had some excellent gaming experiences, but this game is fantastic! I played this game using an HP Reverb G2. My system is an i7-10700k OC, 32gb Ram, NVME SSD, and RTX 3090. Getting the game to run 90hz at full settings and full resolution on the G2 was a challenge    Valve has taken things to the next level with this game.

    I've been playing video games since the Atari and NES, and have had some excellent gaming experiences, but this game is fantastic! I played this game using an HP Reverb G2. My system is an i7-10700k OC, 32gb Ram, NVME SSD, and RTX 3090. Getting the game to run 90hz at full settings and full resolution on the G2 was a challenge even on my beefy setup, but it looks and feels fantastic.

    I really enjoyed all of the ways the game immerses you into the half-life world. I felt like I was have a brand new gaming experience multiple times during my playthrough. I was very sad when the game ended, but I am hoping that they make a VR sequel. Valve has definitely set the bar for what VR can achieve, I just hope other companies can create similar experiences, so far nothing comes close.

    It may be a bit expensive to get the full experience in this game, but if you can afford it, you owe it to yourself to get the setup just for this game.    … Expand
  11. Rafi2299
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    The Game offers a really immersive gameplay, accompanied with the Best Graphics i have seen in any video Game, audio design is one of the best i have heard, a truly amazing experience and a must play for half life fans and players that are going to play a half life game for the First time.
  12. Cebs
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Greatest game of the year and an absolutely unforgettable gaming experience... it must be played to be believed
  13. Zpaa
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Great story and a lot of humor. Super scary at some points, which is not my thing, but I still loved it!
  14. FEAN0R
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    There is even nothing to say, another masterpiece from the Valve company! 10 out of 10 !
  15. GamesGodMaster
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Best VR game, I play a lot of VR games on my Valve Index or Oculus Quest. This game have everythings to be best of every VR apps.
  16. ruimilk
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    When I started playing this game I thought I was about to play one of the best VR games ever made.
    I was completely wrong.
    I was about to play one of the best games ever, period
  17. sambartle
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    I bought a VR headset (Q2) specifically to play Alyx. Do I regret doing that? No I do not.

    Its a visually stunning, new look at the Half Life world. Its got everything half life had in terms of storytelling, and the VR is done really well. Maybe lay off (or improve on the VR hologram puzzles) Please can we have some more Mr Gabe. Soon. Like not 3 years. Or maybe portal 3 VR. Yes.. Do    I bought a VR headset (Q2) specifically to play Alyx. Do I regret doing that? No I do not.

    Its a visually stunning, new look at the Half Life world. Its got everything half life had in terms of storytelling, and the VR is done really well. Maybe lay off (or improve on the VR hologram puzzles)

    Please can we have some more Mr Gabe. Soon. Like not 3 years. Or maybe portal 3 VR. Yes.. Do that. NOW    … Expand
  18. smikbore
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    this happened to my buddy eric. really unfortunate how he keeps getting into this situations honestly.
  19. PaulStone
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I played in the last decade. Its full of creativity, ingenuity and immersion. I had the most intense fights ever in later parts of the game. Putting ammunition into your weapons while sprinting behind a wall for cover. You crouch, you turn, you gasp and I was amazed by the high quality textures in VR.
    Yes, you need a setup worth about 3000$ to get the full    One of the best games I played in the last decade. Its full of creativity, ingenuity and immersion. I had the most intense fights ever in later parts of the game. Putting ammunition into your weapons while sprinting behind a wall for cover. You crouch, you turn, you gasp and I was amazed by the high quality textures in VR.
    Yes, you need a setup worth about 3000$ to get the full experience, but it will also give you an unforgettable joyful gaming experience.

    (Setup: Valve Index + RTX3070)    … Expand
  20. jonezypls
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    One of the most enjoyable games I have played in last 10 years of titles. Worth the price of admission on its own; anything else I get out of a VR headset is a bonus at this point. I full-on had a food critic from Ratatouille moment for the whole game.
  21. Hellstaff9510
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    First game in VR that is not just a gimmick but is actually a proper game great gameplay and storyline. game of the eon hands down. Valve did it again, and I hope they actually make more this time. This is one of the best experiences I've have on a videogame.
  22. Whitesnake79
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    El verdadero GOTY del 2020, muy pero que muy por encima de todos los demás. Una de las experiencias jugables más increíbles de toda mi vida.
  23. NIILISMO
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Um clássico instantâneo, Half Life Alix é um jogo bem inovador e um dos melhores jogos da atualidade
  24. MagicKingDino
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    the best vr game and best best best best best best best best best best best game
  25. Davudusss
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра в плане физики в VR. Посоревноваться может только Boneworks, опять же только по физике.
  26. turbosnail
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    The best VR game. ever. Period.
    However, it's that scary that you must have some pretty big balls in order to finish it; I didn't.
    It's super realistic. It's a showcase of what future games should look like. It's more immersive than any other game. This is the future.
  27. Faviokurisu
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    A pesar de todo el tiempo que pasamos esperando por algo relacionado a Half-Life, ha válido totalmente la pena.
  28. Azzanation
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    At first, i was angry that i had to buy into VR to play a Half Life game. In the end, this not only turned out to be the best VR game ever made, but one of my favorite games of all time. Absolutely loved the game from start to finish and worth the VR purchase. Highly recommended.
  29. paveltroshenkov
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    It is just a perfect revolutionary game. I remember playing half life 2 at school. Many year have gone and the dream came back. Thank you Valve
  30. Chubac
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Best VR title EVER and I bet it still will be 10+ years later too. Also that ending is just insane!
  31. Pasto
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Best VR game and best experience of my gamer life. A new step for video games.
  32. Brainssss
    Oct 24, 2020
    10
    Best VR game and one of the best game I've played in general.
    Buy it now and you won't regret.
  33. MrichealYreeter
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    Wonderful VR game if you own a headset or don't but can afford one Just buy this game its a half-life game its not half-life 3 but it seems to be a prequal building up to half-life 3 my only complaint is that the protagonist you play as is no long silent BUT it is not Gordon freeman he is still silent you are playing as alyx so it makes sense if it was Gordon it would literally be a mortalWonderful VR game if you own a headset or don't but can afford one Just buy this game its a half-life game its not half-life 3 but it seems to be a prequal building up to half-life 3 my only complaint is that the protagonist you play as is no long silent BUT it is not Gordon freeman he is still silent you are playing as alyx so it makes sense if it was Gordon it would literally be a mortal sin but it is not so it is fine.… Expand
  34. hoanns
    Oct 16, 2020
    8
    A really cool vr game with a long story and well thought out VR interactions
  35. AppleCalvados
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Достойное продолжение культовой франшизы теперь в VR. Я как фанат Half-Life не разачарован. Жду Half-Life 3 !
  36. redbeggsandsham
    Oct 13, 2020
    0
    Half Life: Alyx is a clunky, annoying, poorly thought out VR game. It looks superb, which is probably why a lot of gamers wasted their money on this shlock, but behind the pretty picture, is a disgusting diarrhea filled toilet. It has unresponsive and poorly tracked controls that leave you lagged behind and more often than not, irritated. It has clunky annoying movement that make you feelHalf Life: Alyx is a clunky, annoying, poorly thought out VR game. It looks superb, which is probably why a lot of gamers wasted their money on this shlock, but behind the pretty picture, is a disgusting diarrhea filled toilet. It has unresponsive and poorly tracked controls that leave you lagged behind and more often than not, irritated. It has clunky annoying movement that make you feel like a Bus with entirely popped wheels. It has poor and slightly pathetic level design, that make you question if anyone even cared about this game in the first place. You'd think a new Half Life game from Valve is a miracle, but in reality Half Life: Alyx can only be described as a curse.… Expand
  37. 21Park
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    This Game is the first good vr game that i could think of the story is amazing the gameplay is also amazing the scenery the lighting
  38. Aegishjalmur
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    Un must et le meilleur jeu VR de tous les temps (jusqu'à présent :) ) . Ambiance, graphisme, immersion, scénario, tout est au poal.
  39. schatwal96
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    his. This is the greatest VR game ever made, and the greatest game ever made for half life fans. The ending is spetacular, the writing is amazing, the music is perfect, and the Final hour and the Jeff chapter is something everyone has to experiance. This game is worth buying a PC and a headset for. (I played on the rift s) But MAKE SURE you play Half life: source or Black Mesa, Half life 2his. This is the greatest VR game ever made, and the greatest game ever made for half life fans. The ending is spetacular, the writing is amazing, the music is perfect, and the Final hour and the Jeff chapter is something everyone has to experiance. This game is worth buying a PC and a headset for. (I played on the rift s) But MAKE SURE you play Half life: source or Black Mesa, Half life 2 and both the episodes. Trust me. I know it is a game that takes place in between Half life 1 and 2, but trust me. Play them first. This game won't be amazing without the character development from both games. This game isn't as free as boneworks, as you doesnt have as much interactivity, but everything else is much better. This is an absolute 10/10, and is the game of year for me (if cyberpunk doesn't beat it)… Expand
  40. levro
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    밸브가 정말 오랜만에 “밸브”했더군요.
    사실상 포탈2, 도타2 이후로 정말 오랜만에 보는 명작입니다.
    만약 밸브 인덱스 혹은 VR를 큰맘먹고 사실 마음이 있으시다면, 밸브 인덱스와 이 게임을 사는것을 추천합니다.
    정말 그럴만한 가치가 있는 작품이니깐요.
  41. THS_VR
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Incrível , simplesmente perfeito em todos os aspectos. Mostrando como o VR tem e pode se tornar um verdadeiro sucesso
  42. Zerokx
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This half life game, like the older games, really seems to fit into the half life franchise. It has great attention to detail, a lot of variety in gameplay and environments and is just generally really fun and diverse. It's so good that I can look past a few issues like not having the best shooter mechanics, the lack of sprinting, and a few other minor issues. I can really recommendThis half life game, like the older games, really seems to fit into the half life franchise. It has great attention to detail, a lot of variety in gameplay and environments and is just generally really fun and diverse. It's so good that I can look past a few issues like not having the best shooter mechanics, the lack of sprinting, and a few other minor issues. I can really recommend playing this game, especially if you get it for free with any part of the index set or can play it over steam share from a friend.… Expand
  43. heizendrat
    Sep 3, 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!
  44. MicroShoe
    Sep 3, 2020
    8
    + : Immersive, Godlike environments, awesome music, good scenario and humor
    - : stupid AI, barely felt like a challenge most of the time
  45. prodeathPT
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Just a perfect VR game valve has outdone themselfs and hopefully it continues like this
  46. Adamantii
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This game had a great wow effect. I recommend to play, it's really cool. Personally, I bought a viar for this game, I did not regret it
  47. bad_hair_day_
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    A jaw dropping, exhilarating butt clencher, perfectly paced with puzzles and light relief. Using the immersive power of VR, Valve has created a modern masterpiece.
  48. jacklollz3
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible. Valve did it again. The best VR game, and in my opinion, the best GAME out there. I am deeply in love with the Half-Life franchise, and this game took it even further into greatness.
    Beautifully optimized, incredible landscape, perfect story.
    Fantastic Masterpiece in every way shape or form.
  49. DopaminE
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    Best VR game i have ever played, half-Life: alyx is a future of shooter games.
  50. alanwaketan
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    VR几经浮沉在快要绝迹之时终于迎来了第一款全方位展示VR可能性的作品。本作的VR体验几近完美，无死角的展示了何谓沉浸性体验，和其他游戏一比真可谓降维打击。无愧于VR类AAA大作的开山之作。鉴于其类型之独创性实在是难以对比且加以评论。一句话哪怕只是为了玩这个游戏，我以为买个Oculus是值得的。如果抛开VR来评论的话，本作继承了半条命一贯出色的FPS射击手感且糅合了不少饶有趣味的解谜要素。除此之外，本作在恐怖类游戏的氛围营造也是登峰造极尤其是Jeff关卡堪称完美复刻了暴君的压迫感。最后关卡神海式的火爆舞台连轴转也颇为不错。哪怕除去VR元素，本身也是一款十分出色的游戏。VR则让其如虎添翼。真的是本世代不可不玩的神作。VR几经浮沉在快要绝迹之时终于迎来了第一款全方位展示VR可能性的作品。本作的VR体验几近完美，无死角的展示了何谓沉浸性体验，和其他游戏一比真可谓降维打击。无愧于VR类AAA大作的开山之作。鉴于其类型之独创性实在是难以对比且加以评论。一句话哪怕只是为了玩这个游戏，我以为买个Oculus是值得的。如果抛开VR来评论的话，本作继承了半条命一贯出色的FPS射击手感且糅合了不少饶有趣味的解谜要素。除此之外，本作在恐怖类游戏的氛围营造也是登峰造极尤其是Jeff关卡堪称完美复刻了暴君的压迫感。最后关卡神海式的火爆舞台连轴转也颇为不错。哪怕除去VR元素，本身也是一款十分出色的游戏。VR则让其如虎添翼。真的是本世代不可不玩的神作。
  51. Leekah
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Finally I had the opportunity to play with it.
    This is one of the best game, I have ever played. When you start the game you will touch everything, this is already insane, after that you start play, and you don't want to play with anything else. :D
    If you have the opportunity, play with it, you won't regret it
  52. Wimmel
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Best gaming experience for VR, and for gaming in general. And one of my favorite games of all time.
  53. LogMan56
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Half Life 3 Spiritual replacement oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
  54. ottoswe
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Best game yet! the same jaw dropping feeling from riding the train for the first time in the original HL.

    but this time you really are inside the Half-life universe! i loved every second of it and replayed it as soon as i finished it!

    only downside is that no other game can compare.
  55. Daniilzanguio94
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    I've finished this game four time. And every time i had the same feeling. I've never seen anything like this in my life. There's no turning back from here. This is the NEXT GEN, everyone who played this game knows it. Just unbelivable.
  56. Bobduke99
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    With every level of Half-Life: Alyx, the game became better than I ever though imaginable. Each new gameplay mechanic, enemy, environment, or set piece blew me away and created a perfectly paced masterpiece of a game that only left me wanting more. No videogame gameplay has ever been more fun than when you can actually physically duck being a crate as your being shot at by aliens in anWith every level of Half-Life: Alyx, the game became better than I ever though imaginable. Each new gameplay mechanic, enemy, environment, or set piece blew me away and created a perfectly paced masterpiece of a game that only left me wanting more. No videogame gameplay has ever been more fun than when you can actually physically duck being a crate as your being shot at by aliens in an entirely different world.… Expand
  57. mastersnoop454
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    A game of grandeur

    We're no strangers to love You know the rules and so do I A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other guy I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt    A game of grandeur


    We're no strangers to love
    You know the rules and so do I
    A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
    You wouldn't get this from any other guy
    I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
    Gotta make you understand
    Never gonna give you up
    Never gonna let you down
    Never gonna run around and desert you
    Never gonna make you cry
    Never gonna say goodbye
    Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
    We've known each other for so long
    Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
    Inside we both know what's been going on
    We know the game and we're gonna play it
    And if you ask me how I'm feeling
    Don't tell me you're too blind to see
    Never gonna give you up
    Never gonna let you down
    Never gonna run around and desert you
    Never gonna make you cry
    Never gonna say goodbye
    Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
    Never gonna give you up
    Never gonna let you down
    Never gonna run around and desert you
    Never gonna make you cry
    Never gonna say goodbye
    Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
    Never gonna give, never gonna give
    (Give you up)
    (Ooh) Never gonna give, never gonna give
    (Give you up)
    We've known each other for so long
    Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
    Inside we both know what's been going on
    We know the game and we're gonna play it
    I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
    Gotta make you understand
    Never gonna give you up
    Never gonna let you down
    Never gonna run around and desert you
    Never gonna make you cry
    Never gonna say goodbye
    Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
    Never gonna give you up
    Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry    … Expand
  58. Eye_Freeze
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    I bought my VR headset because of this game, after almost 13 years, Valve just nailed it as a VR game and a Half-Life game, it has all the atmospheric these we miss all these years, also the gameplay mechanics and physics are out of this world, its a must play game not only you are interested in the Half-Life Story, but as a perfect video game..

    And about the story, it solves some    I bought my VR headset because of this game, after almost 13 years, Valve just nailed it as a VR game and a Half-Life game, it has all the atmospheric these we miss all these years, also the gameplay mechanics and physics are out of this world, its a must play game not only you are interested in the Half-Life Story, but as a perfect video game..

    And about the story, it solves some mysteries about the world of Half-Life.    … Expand
  59. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    7
    Eu queria entender qual é o problema da Valve para não trazer o Half-Life 3, invés disso trouxeram um jogo VR, e bem chatinho por sinal, não recomendo.
  60. Madman85
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Отличная история, ждём 3 халфу)), надеюсь у вас будет отличная продолжение))
  61. idle221
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    it made me spend £919 on a headset, both posters anther £70, and the OST £7. I played it twice. I have all achievements. It's so good it makes all other VR games in the genre boring. It has a lasting impact on me. This is up there with Minecraft. I'm going to say it again, this is up there with the greats. This truly an epic experience.
  62. ESWIN
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    This is the game that changes the future gaming direction, and this game finally makes VR a promising gaming platform. Half-life: Alyx is not only a great masterpiece, but it will also become the standard textbook for other gaming developers to develop future VR games.
  63. Nidman
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    This is about as perfect as a game could be. I didnt know games had gotten this evolved until I put my roommates Oculus Rift on and became fully immersed in this living world they've made. Classic Valve puzzles make the linear story seem like it branches. And the mechanics SCREAM VR
  64. MasterRade
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Sizi oynarken eğlendiren,korkutan ve mükemmel hazırlanmış kontrollere sahip bir VR oyunu. Şu ana kadar çıkmış en iyi VR oyunu.
  65. Davidsolid
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos dessa geração, e o melhor jogo de vr, half life alyx foi por um caminho diferente dos jogos antigos, embora alguns talvez não tenha gostado dele ser vr, o jogo tentou e conseguiu inovar, sair daquele padrão de fps que já está saturado no mercado apostando no vr, o vr vai ser o futuro dos jogos, o trabalho do jogo em vr é incrivel
  66. Dakple
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This game is the most fantastic VR game in my life!!
    밸브가 엄청난 역작을 만든것 같다 밸브 최고
  67. Vladziunia01
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Лучше игры в марте не было. Лучшие игра на VR. Молодцы Valve так дальше. Они никогда не построют.
  68. NekoNicku
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Currently 4 chapters in and absolutely blown away! Best VR game i've played so far, fantastic controls, sense of scale and gameplay mechanics! Can't wait to play more! Definitely my GOTY so far!
  69. TheDarkness03
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is a landmark on the VR Games Industry. This has brought VR to the mainstream!!
  70. oppsidaysi79
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    i love vr games,and this one is the best i have played so far. The graphics is so good. I loved the story,and i loved the puzzles and the combat. And i cant wait to se if we get another half life vr. Awesome game. I have played this game 4 times now and im not getting bored of it. 10 of 10 from me.
  71. Lefty9602
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best VR FPS single player game ever. Can’t wait to see multiplayer mods from this.
  72. Monster800
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I usually wouldn't be someone that would agree any game could be a 10/10, theres always something that drags a game down, even by a small margin, but I cannot find it at all in this game.
    Played on the Rift, the game looks unbelievably good. The graphics from that first look out across the city, to the infested tunnels and decrepit hotel, they blew my away. The level with Jeff, Oh my god,    I usually wouldn't be someone that would agree any game could be a 10/10, theres always something that drags a game down, even by a small margin, but I cannot find it at all in this game.
    Played on the Rift, the game looks unbelievably good. The graphics from that first look out across the city, to the infested tunnels and decrepit hotel, they blew my away. The level with Jeff, Oh my god, loved it.
    The game does feel a little disjointed when going into the zoo section, it feels like it moves from a more creepy stealth game to a shooter, but was still great fun. The weapons feel amazing, especially the shotgun.
    It was everything that I ever hoped a VR game could be and I have now played through 3 times, and not been bored for 1 second.
    Thank you Valve, as a Half Life fan, and a VR user, this was everything I dreamed of when I bought the Rift. I hope more developers can reach these dizzying heights.    … Expand
  73. luis_ru
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Es realmente una joya, no había probado la realidad virtual y me compré unas oculus rift s el día que salió este juego, he seguido esta saga desde 1998 y me arriesgué con las gafas con la idea si no me gusta las devuelvo a la tienda y pido el reembolso en steam. Pero al completar mas de una hora de juego, me quedé callado, me saqué las gafas y me senté en mi sofá mirando el cielo, no tengoEs realmente una joya, no había probado la realidad virtual y me compré unas oculus rift s el día que salió este juego, he seguido esta saga desde 1998 y me arriesgué con las gafas con la idea si no me gusta las devuelvo a la tienda y pido el reembolso en steam. Pero al completar mas de una hora de juego, me quedé callado, me saqué las gafas y me senté en mi sofá mirando el cielo, no tengo palabras para describir lo que acabo de experimentar, Realmente estás ahí, en city 17, llevo 30 años jugando videojuegos y creí que ya nada me sorprendería como cuando era niño y llega este half life con su VR y sus mecánicas, todo se reduce a estas simples palabras "una obra maestra" . Valve y su equipo han hecho algo que jamás de mi vida de gamer olvidaré.… Expand
  74. JakaBulary
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Best game ever. U can do eventyumfjd l thing N the tgamr and it and it is best for me and eventiy do e tjtwho pah did
  75. PyunJae
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    VR게임을 이 게임으로 처음 접했더니 다른 VR게임들이 손에 잘 안잡힙니다..
  76. Ben134
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, definitely worth getting VR for. Plenty of replayability due to fantastic level design and secrets. Community maps and mods is also a huge plus. Great story and moment to moment gameplay. A must for any half life fan or someone interested in VR.
  77. MustardPonhid
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    I've had my Vive since 2017, and every game I pick up has been the same. They all feel like a tech demo, and the devs forgot that the game is meant to actually be played in VR. Half Life: Alyx? Nah. The gravity gloves in this game actually gets rid of all of those problems you would experience in other games, trying to pick something up off a table or the ground, especially since youI've had my Vive since 2017, and every game I pick up has been the same. They all feel like a tech demo, and the devs forgot that the game is meant to actually be played in VR. Half Life: Alyx? Nah. The gravity gloves in this game actually gets rid of all of those problems you would experience in other games, trying to pick something up off a table or the ground, especially since you have to constantly recalibrate the ground in VR making it impossible to pick things up 75% of the time. But, having the gravity gloves to just flick something to your hand is one of the best features I've ever used in any VR game, and even with its flaws, no other game has come close to this. Besides this game actually being a properly, well thought out designed game that was fully intended to be played in VR with as little headaches as possible, that's not the only reason why it's good. The game is a full, real game. The soundtrack was jaw dropping the first time I heard it, I didn't even know Valve was capable of such things. The UI/HUD is really well done in this game as well, ammo and health are really easy to find and keep track of, same goes for any other objects you may want to collect. The story as well, it is written just as good as any other Valve game, so if you loved the other Half Life stories or Portal stories, you'll love this one. So the real question is, is this game really worth spending $400+ on a VR headset, then the extra $60 on top of that? To just buy a headset to only play Half Life: Alyx, no, I'd say you're an idiot who's wasting their money on a single game. But if you're already interested in a VR headset for more than just Half Life: Alyx, then yea, it's worth $460~.… Expand
  78. Rodocalabozo166
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    es un buen titulo y revolucionario, definitivamente en unos años sera recordado con gran aprecio.
  79. BELLjr8
    Jul 12, 2020
    0
    Another **** VR game that would be a very poor game without the expensive VR kit.
  80. ern88
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    The game is awesome. Best VR game to date for FPS. Enjoyable. Worth the money. Worked great on my Rift s.
  81. IcarusV
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I love thins game, gave me a reason to take out my vr from the box.
    Looking forward to more half-life vr games!!!!
  82. r1czyro
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    This is a must play and a reason to start saving towards a vr headset. It is the most immersive vr game I have ever played and it %100 worth full price.

    However it does have a few flaws in my opinion. The main one for me is the lack of ammo in gun fights with the combine. Fighting the combine is a really fun experience however there is always a lack of ammo and within about 30 seconds    This is a must play and a reason to start saving towards a vr headset. It is the most immersive vr game I have ever played and it %100 worth full price.

    However it does have a few flaws in my opinion. The main one for me is the lack of ammo in gun fights with the combine. Fighting the combine is a really fun experience however there is always a lack of ammo and within about 30 seconds of the fight starting you'll have run out of ammo and be looking around for grenades and other weapons. I would prefer it if for these sections you had more ammo because I want to focus more on the fighting and being able to strafe the area with bullets and have some fun. But this is rare and most of the time you'll have used up all the ammo and will be left to try and take out 2 guys with only a few grenades.

    Overall though it is a fun game and the best bit for me was the start of the quarantine zone until you get to the hotel. This was honestly the best gaming experience i have ever had and will no doubt replay it many more times :)    … Expand
  83. nafiz
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game will make you buy a VR headset. Half life alyx is basically the half life 3 fans wanted.
  84. seynie
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Its been weeks now since i've finished it, and can't stop thinking about this ending!
    What a game! what a year for game!
    it looks stunning in VR as well, plays well, maybe i wished there was some more fast passed action but overall great game!
    THAT ENDING THOUGH!!!! Goosebumps all over, my eyes watered up! Jeff
  85. DAr0uz3r
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This is the best VR game ever (at least until Valve makes the sequel or someone else takes the crown). And yes, I’ve played almost all the top AAA VR games that have been released so far. It’s not even close. Why? Mainly 2 reasons:
    1) The Source 2 engine... and 2) Valve having time on their hands or no pressure on release date or window.
    Source 2 is amazing (I recommend you read about what    This is the best VR game ever (at least until Valve makes the sequel or someone else takes the crown). And yes, I’ve played almost all the top AAA VR games that have been released so far. It’s not even close. Why? Mainly 2 reasons:
    1) The Source 2 engine... and 2) Valve having time on their hands or no pressure on release date or window.
    Source 2 is amazing (I recommend you read about what went into development of the engine and the game. The result speaks for itself). You can tell the engine was built with VR in mind first. Which is why it's the best looking and most complete VR game by a long shot. Sure, UE4 looks great in Asgard’s Wrath and Robo Recall (to name a few), but HL: Alyx just takes everything to another level. Textures look amazing even up close, and it scales beautifully from Lower graphic settings to Ultra. The rest tho is so smooth and on point. The audio, physics, controls, plenty of locomotion and movement options for everyone. Not to mention, story, dialog and pacing. Which is why I would tend to agree with some reviewers that say this may just be the best HL game in the series. Simply put, *everything* is excellent about this game. There’s very little they could have done better, but if I had to pick it would be the weapon management system. There are times where I think it would have been better to use different locations to store your 3 guns and Multi-use tool like Robo Recall and the TWD-Saints & Sinners do by storing them on different locations of your body instead of using the Wheel option, but that’s just me. Other than that, this is a must-own. VR’s true killer app, even if it doesn’t go on to make people rush to buy powerful PCs and VR headsets. This.Is.It. The 1st VR game that is worth the full price and then some!    … Expand
  86. princessfurios
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Дядя Габен смог сделать новую по-настоящему прорывную игру, как двадцать лет назад с первыми частями Half-Life. Эта игра на которую в будущем обязана будет равняться VR-индустрия.

    P.S. Теперь уж точно в ожидании half-life 3.
  87. Sadra69
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Best VR game ever,puzzels,story,gameplay and music valve made another masterpiece
  88. MinceMeat
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Hands down the best VR game there is. It serves as a great entry for both new and longtime fans of halflife and VR. Graphics are definetly the best in VR so far, and probably the only game with better physics is boneworks. Gameplay was great with a really nice ebb and flow of combat, puzzle solving and some really spooky elements in chapter 7.

    HalfLife Alyx shows what's really possible    Hands down the best VR game there is. It serves as a great entry for both new and longtime fans of halflife and VR. Graphics are definetly the best in VR so far, and probably the only game with better physics is boneworks. Gameplay was great with a really nice ebb and flow of combat, puzzle solving and some really spooky elements in chapter 7.

    HalfLife Alyx shows what's really possible in vr as the first real AAA title. Only other big games are overpriced ports (see skyrim and fallout 4). Hopefully this paves the way for more companies to make real games in VR and with After The Fall and onslaught coming out later this year, 2020 is looking like the best year for VR yet.    … Expand
  89. TimsBro
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    best game in my life after half life 2 this part incredible and new thing, must have
  90. GreenBud
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Best VR title, best HL title, best game ever made. If I could wipe my memory to experience it again for the first time, I'd do it.
  91. Tobitup
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Ставлю этой игре 10/10 только за то что вольво не побоялись сделать рывок вперед и устроить, хоть и мини, но революцию. И именно за это я их буду безгранично уважать. ALYX - это тесла из мира игр, пока все боятся, они делают
  92. Francox635
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Lo volvieron a hacer, otra vez inovaron como hicieron con la 1 y la 2. No sera el half life 3 que todos esperaban, pero es un gran juego en historia, gráficos y jugabilidad.
  93. MattsHumels
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Realmente una obra de arte y una revolución en el mundo del gaming. Desde la primera entrega Half Life siempre fue sinónimo de calidad y esta no es la excepción. Mejor juego del año en mi opinión y la protagonista es una mujer fuerte y admirable sin tener que recurrir al feminismo progre barato de otros juegos como TLOU2.
  94. OtherworldGuy
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This is a technical achievement as a VR game. It is also a satisfying piece of storytelling for those that have been waiting so long for.
  95. PedrixPH
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i've ever played. The best VR game in history and a rich story and narratives that fit perfectly within the universe of Half-Life.
    An absurdly immersive experience, beautiful graphics for a VR game, good level design, cool soundtrack, engaging story and a grand plot. A true masterpiece.
    This is my GOTY, even if the mainstream media doesn't like it so much.
    10/10
  96. mszynisz
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    A great follow up to the well known series. The game not only employs many mechanisms exclusive to VR, looks extremely great, but also remembers that the main hook of this franchise are well written characters and interesting storyline. I'm eagerly waiting for the next installment.
  97. keiser1
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This is probably the best vr game there is. Amazing graphics, great story. Valve did it again and delivered the best of them.
  98. Vasya2314
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Очень понравился опыт ВР в данной игре.Являюсь фанатом серии и очень ждал какую-либо игру от Valve
  99. Abnormalia
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I basically lived in City17 for 2 weeks. Still grabbing and playing over and over again. Its immersive, characters and world feels so alive! Thanks Valve for this! I can only imagine what crazy mods we will gonna see soon.
  100. param1209
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Brilliant Game.
    Marvel not technology.
    Hope to see non VR versions as well.
    Steam VR is best fot this
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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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