Half-Life: Alyx

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  1. Mamka1337
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Эта игра очень захватывающая и интересная, она расширяет вселенную Half-Life, поражает своей механикой геймплея, это определенно одна из лучших VR-игр, когда-либо созданных. Я не понимаю, почему люди, у которых нет виртуальной реальности и которые никогда не играли в игру, могут ее просмотреть.Эта игра очень захватывающая и интересная, она расширяет вселенную Half-Life, поражает своей механикой геймплея, это определенно одна из лучших VR-игр, когда-либо созданных. Я не понимаю, почему люди, у которых нет виртуальной реальности и которые никогда не играли в игру, могут ее просмотреть.
  2. GlebKh
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Best VR game I ever played. Graphics level is astonishing: textures, effects, light. Interaction level with objects is very high. Extremely happy to see a game in half-life universe, waited for 12 years.

    An exciting story. Horrors-like levels are thrill. Ending is a heal patch to all HL fans. Things to improve: -Holographic sight on weapons is hard to use for aiming. -Run mode    Best VR game I ever played. Graphics level is astonishing: textures, effects, light. Interaction level with objects is very high. Extremely happy to see a game in half-life universe, waited for 12 years.

    An exciting story. Horrors-like levels are thrill. Ending is a heal patch to all HL fans.

    Things to improve:
    -Holographic sight on weapons is hard to use for aiming.
    -Run mode should be.
    -Need more complex physics puzzles.
    -Something for melee combat, maybe optional, but it should be. And ability to grab human-enemies for the hands or head, beat them or push back.    … Expand
  3. nick130586
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    I bought a gaming PC and VR headset just to be able to play this game and I'm not disappointed
  4. 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
  5. RedTitan
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Один из лучших проектов существующих на платформе VR. Ещё и по великолепной вселенной Half Life
  6. mcruser
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is ahead of its time gaming like HL2 in 2004. Amazing! Valve still Valve. Gabe is Great.
  7. Vinte
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best thing in the gaming industry at the moment. Never before have games been so realistic. I'm in shoke.
  8. 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
  9. tjholowaychuk
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is peak VR, the audio, visuals, animations, atmosphere, and interactivity is all incredible. I can't wait to see more games like this in the future. I'm surprised how well it looks and runs on a GTX 2060, one of the best looking games I've played and it's in VR which is quite the accomplishment.

    My only complaint is that you spend a bit too much time in corridors, I would have    This is peak VR, the audio, visuals, animations, atmosphere, and interactivity is all incredible. I can't wait to see more games like this in the future. I'm surprised how well it looks and runs on a GTX 2060, one of the best looking games I've played and it's in VR which is quite the accomplishment.

    My only complaint is that you spend a bit too much time in corridors, I would have liked to been above ground more often, but I'm only maybe half-way through so it's hard to fully judge it yet.    … Expand
  10. MonsieurK
    May 3, 2020
    10
    I cry cause this game was sooo impressive. When I was kid i use to dream about something like that, and now it cames true. You MUST play it. VR is on, and it will change every thing.
  11. 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.
  12. LifelessHawk
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Definitely on of the best vr games I've ever seen, it has beautiful graphics and an engaging story.
  13. oiop12125
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Finally a new Half Life game.

    Please Valve return to this series :)

    Had fun playing it
  14. 161
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Потрясающая игра, невероятная детализация, проработка, атмосфера - все на высшем уровне. Эта игра была мечтой для всех поклонников серии и она стала явью. Море отсылок, куча деталей и интересных механик - игра вроде и оперирует уже привычными в VR вещами, однако КАК она это делает! 10/10!Потрясающая игра, невероятная детализация, проработка, атмосфера - все на высшем уровне. Эта игра была мечтой для всех поклонников серии и она стала явью. Море отсылок, куча деталей и интересных механик - игра вроде и оперирует уже привычными в VR вещами, однако КАК она это делает! 10/10!
  15. Kaytorahk
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    An excellent addition to the Half-Life series and both an amazing game and vr game at that
  16. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    10
    일반적인 게임으로 본다면 약간 식상한 작품일수도 있지만 VR로 본다면 보석중의 보석임을. 이 작품의 출현으로 우린 이제 VR로는 이런것도 할 수 있다라고 자랑할 수 있게됬다.
  17. Naili
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From only seeing its gameplay, Half life alyx is the best vr game made so far.… Expand
  18. ROBYER1
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Valve have a lot of experience in leading VR experiences - look at The Lab and the entire SteamVR home system for a start. I had no doubt they were crafting something truly special and user- tested for this new Half Life game and I was not disappointed. Half Life Alyx is a fantastic example of a focused and ambitious VR title which stands alone as a perfect PC game let alone just a VRValve have a lot of experience in leading VR experiences - look at The Lab and the entire SteamVR home system for a start. I had no doubt they were crafting something truly special and user- tested for this new Half Life game and I was not disappointed. Half Life Alyx is a fantastic example of a focused and ambitious VR title which stands alone as a perfect PC game let alone just a VR game.

    The story hits right in the nostalgia feels of returning to the settings of Half Life 2, albeit prior to the events of Half Life 2. Some enemies are familiar, some are new, but all take advantage of the new gameplay mechanisms and immersion offered by VR.

    I don't want to give away too much in this review but Alyx is a long single player VR title which is well worth picking up any headset you can get your hands on - even if it's Windows Mixed Reality (or better) an Oculus Quest with a Link cable.    … Expand
  19. thewouf
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It goes beyond my high expectation.
    A new step for video games.
    Unbelievable !!
  20. FEAN0R
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    There is even nothing to say, another masterpiece from the Valve company! 10 out of 10 !
  21. jeff070496
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics, immersive interaction, surprising plot. The lack of choice of weapon is a downside.
  22. Lareplay
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    a historic work that heralds the return of the half life Except VR is needed.
  23. BloodThirsty445
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible game, would highly recommend it. Half Life Alyx PROVES VR is NOT a gimmick, it is a full on GAME and it is simply AMAZING. If you don't have VR and you have the money for it get it, it is worth it for the experience. Most of the bad reviews are people that are mad that they don't have VR so don't mind them they are just trying to ruin the score/rating. This isAbsolutely incredible game, would highly recommend it. Half Life Alyx PROVES VR is NOT a gimmick, it is a full on GAME and it is simply AMAZING. If you don't have VR and you have the money for it get it, it is worth it for the experience. Most of the bad reviews are people that are mad that they don't have VR so don't mind them they are just trying to ruin the score/rating. This is definitely a contender for game of the year and once agian Vavle will most likely revolutionize gaming.… Expand
  24. hamad1027
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Best
    game Ever VR OR non VR Oh And If you see a review with 0 score those didnt really play the game
  25. Solaris123
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Best game i ever play in vr, valve is king of gaming , cd project and naughty dog is boring amator developer for kids , this is real revolution of gaming not boring witcher 3 and even more boring the last of us.Amen
  26. 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
  27. Ernest_vzla
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The best VR game ever made and surprisingly is a Half Life game. After 13 years this is a return to form by Valve, with a truly satisfying entry in the franchise. The gameplay, visuals, sound, music and voice acting is all top of the top. The narrative answers many questions but makes even more new ones for the future, and has an ending that will make any Half Life fan exited for what’s toThe best VR game ever made and surprisingly is a Half Life game. After 13 years this is a return to form by Valve, with a truly satisfying entry in the franchise. The gameplay, visuals, sound, music and voice acting is all top of the top. The narrative answers many questions but makes even more new ones for the future, and has an ending that will make any Half Life fan exited for what’s to come. Masterpiece.… Expand
  28. Rory2501
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a masterpiece. I'm playing on low fidelity due to my pc being a bit of a potato. But it still plays really well and is truly the best vr game I have played to date.… Expand
  29. Pitchoh
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely Fantastic.
    A few hiccups here and there but it really is the best VR game out there. Can't wait for mods and workshop content !
  30. sirill
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The legend is come back!!! 12/10 12/10 12/10
    120%/100%
    7/5
    Better then your mom    … Expand
  31. withinmyself
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Fantastic over the top next gen graphics. Runs really well even on older systems (I have a GTX-970 i5-6400 with 32 GB RAM) I was concerned that it would struggle but not at all. Great characters. Great story. Great game mechanics. I really don't know what else to say. It's ..... great. If you have a VR this is a no brainer buy. This is what you've been waiting for since youFantastic over the top next gen graphics. Runs really well even on older systems (I have a GTX-970 i5-6400 with 32 GB RAM) I was concerned that it would struggle but not at all. Great characters. Great story. Great game mechanics. I really don't know what else to say. It's ..... great. If you have a VR this is a no brainer buy. This is what you've been waiting for since you bought VR. If you don't have a VR headset then this is a fantastic time to get one, buy this game and stand in awe of what humanity has accomplished.

    Just wanted to add that a lot of people complain about the lack of multiple weapons but I think that adds to the realism personally.    … Expand
  32. TheDarkness03
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is a landmark on the VR Games Industry. This has brought VR to the mainstream!!
  33. Jownatan
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    best experience I had, I managed to play before, and it's wonderful. Best game e v e r
  34. Keldell
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Simply the best, hand crafted while still being meaty with content. Nothing close to this with VR, a must play for VR
  35. 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.
  36. AllexUs4
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Best of VR games, i believe, that must be next generation in game industry.
  37. 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!
  38. Do0m
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Valve did it again.
    And now in VR. One of the best and most innovating series of the video games
  39. ZeroCaty
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best VR game I have ever played. And besides, also on the beloved half life universe!
  40. victor111ptash
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Это просто великолепно! Лучшая графика в вр. Такой физики нет ни в одной игре. 10 из 10
  41. KrisTiasMusic
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It really shows what VR can do. It is mind-blowing my good. I had goosebumps because of its creepyness but also because it is just so **** good. Its Ravenholm all over again. Oh and.. Half-Life 3 confirmed!… Expand
  42. Mshep
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Alyx is an amazing game. It's the first VR title that actually makes real use of the platform. It is immersive, engaging, and challenging with a defined story. I'm a fan and early adopter of VR tech, but I untill Alyx I was never blown away.

    Granted it's far shorter than I'd like, and the AI could use a little work. But it's a game changer!
  43. Sagarusq
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the troll reviews! Valve has worked hard on this game and made it compatible for even the most affordable HMDs. There are more ways to use movement, such as smooth locomotion instead of teleportation. Ladder movement has been fixed! The level design, sound design, graphics and puzzles are phenomenal.
  44. Touky
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Like Halfe-Life and Half-Life 2, Half-Life: Alyx is a Masterpiece ! Thank you Valve !
  45. Suyalus
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    holy **** a must play game! if you haven't gotten a VR yet, NOW IS THE TIME.
  46. unfbc
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible. Truly a good vr game. It was well worth the wait..
  47. kokodrile
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Joya como siempre, pero nunca falta los comentarios negativos porque si y sin un argumento solido :D
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. Lumen
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    Half Life: Alyx is a masterpiece that is (this review is spoiler free) overshadowed and looked at in a negative way by some people purely because its VR only, if you play the game in vr you will understand why it is the way it is, it is trully revolutionary in interactivity, photorealistic enviroments, and overall story and survival/horror gameplay, you need to be ready to look at everyHalf Life: Alyx is a masterpiece that is (this review is spoiler free) overshadowed and looked at in a negative way by some people purely because its VR only, if you play the game in vr you will understand why it is the way it is, it is trully revolutionary in interactivity, photorealistic enviroments, and overall story and survival/horror gameplay, you need to be ready to look at every drawer, corner, and spot to search for recources, and when your bullets are empty, be ready to have a tough time
    valve is at it with the best series of all time, and yes ill say it, the best game ever made and game of the year 2020    … Expand
  51. 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!
  52. OverTheRocks
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    Fantastic visuals, combat and story. This game really shows that VR is not a gimmick but instead a tool to exasperate the gameplay and visuals to an amazing extent.

    I can not wait until we get another VR title from Valve.
  53. Vladziunia01
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Лучше игры в марте не было. Лучшие игра на VR. Молодцы Valve так дальше. Они никогда не построют.
  54. Asura7
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Хоть я и не являюсь особо ярым фанатом франшизы, но тут готов признать что это 10/10
  55. Furkanxg
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a perfect game I have been waiting for the new series for 12 years and it came with a word, the perfect game is the last part that gives us so much tension, but it doesn't do it in cheap ways, I come very well, but let them take Half Life 3 to VR… Expand
  56. AmirCrysis
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    return to the half-life universe that was great game in VR i hope next half-life game not be a vr game good job valve
  57. gordon9x
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game. Hope half-life 3 coming out soon. Valve, they're made it...again.… Expand
  58. melo12125
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    A return to the series, a very good game, love it.

    Had the chance to play it early.
  59. Laisa12345
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    The physics and enviroment are so immersive, omg, can't wait the custom maps

    10 because it's half life
  60. MNSL11
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Looks Fantastic, and it is, recommend it.

    Nice

    Valve really did a good job here
  61. Malerman
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    The second best game of the best franchise love it, hope everyone like it :)
  62. Maeve60
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    This game is all good, Level design, story telling, lore, physics, everything is interactable it's half life and its so immersive
  63. GalactusX
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    That's why metacritic is for idiots, the game hasn't even come out yet and it's already opened the door for everyone to write **** like they've played. There is still 5 hours to go before the game is available so all reviews so far are fake, including mine!
  64. GordoFreeman126
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    really nice that valve did make another half life game, bought my vr just for this, it worked a lot, i enjoyed it
  65. borbonica
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Lmao @ non-vr babies who can't play this masterpiece.
    How does it feel knowing that you're missing out?
  66. alexreck12
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the troll reviews! Valve has worked hard on this game and made it compatible for even the most affordable HMDs. There are more ways to use movement, such as smooth locomotion instead of teleportation. Ladder movement has been fixed! The level design, sound design, graphics and puzzles are phenomenal.
  67. Mojitolight
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    A game with a very exciting plot, this is a continuation of the legendary Half-life series. It turned out even not very bad. There is only 1 minus, but because of it I will not take off the point. This minus is that only on VR and it is very disappointing when some people do not have enough money. 10/10
  68. 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
  69. LaFEnD131
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Это просто охуенно, да у многих может не хватать денег на шлем, но поверьте оно того стоит)
  70. baggyg
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Excellent immersion in a rich familiar world. Seeing a Vortigaunt in front of me adds something that pancake gaming just can't provide. Worth the wait!
  71. 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.
  72. username18
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    The best game, i was waiting it 10 years, it turned out to be a very good game, it's worth the cost!
  73. GeraltOfRivia07
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Ich habe das Spiel 1 1/2 Stunden bisher gespielt. Von mir aus gibt es eine glatte 10. Ich hatte während meiner Spielzeit kein Motion Sickness. Das mit Abstand beste VR Spiel und Valve wurde seinem guten Ruf zurecht. Tut mir wirklich einen Gefallen und gibt den 0er Bewertungen keine Beachtung. Da sind teilweise User anwesend, die kritisieren, dass das Spiel nur für VR HMD erschienen ist.Ich habe das Spiel 1 1/2 Stunden bisher gespielt. Von mir aus gibt es eine glatte 10. Ich hatte während meiner Spielzeit kein Motion Sickness. Das mit Abstand beste VR Spiel und Valve wurde seinem guten Ruf zurecht. Tut mir wirklich einen Gefallen und gibt den 0er Bewertungen keine Beachtung. Da sind teilweise User anwesend, die kritisieren, dass das Spiel nur für VR HMD erschienen ist. Weiß nicht was diese Menschen erreichen wollen und dann auch noch Valve auf der selben Haarlänge mit EA und Activision zu stellen grenzt an Frechheit.… Expand
  74. Schnip
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Alyx just ruined every other VR game for me, faak :D
    Trust me: Once you try Alyx you will not want to go back to stuff like skyrim/fallout VR.
    The only bad thing about alyx is to know that it won't last as long as above games.
    Really hoping for valve or other studios to use the engine to create more games with it.
  75. IsItPlayer
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Wow! This is a perfect game experience, I say this not even after playing personally, but after watching the passage, and already presenting this experience personally. I will say right away, here, on Metacritic, very unjustified reviews 0/10, players do not like that this experience is only for VR or that "after Boneworks, it's not worth playing", this hate is really not justified. In myWow! This is a perfect game experience, I say this not even after playing personally, but after watching the passage, and already presenting this experience personally. I will say right away, here, on Metacritic, very unjustified reviews 0/10, players do not like that this experience is only for VR or that "after Boneworks, it's not worth playing", this hate is really not justified. In my opinion-this is a great game, with unique interactions and great graphics, as well as mechanics, and all this is not something that is not worse than in Boneworks, it's better! The same hands in Boneworks are implemented much worse than gloves, especially since they have very serious problems with displaying, when in half life the elbows are still taken into account, but simply are not displayed. The graphics component is much better in Half-life (especially for VR). And everyone's favorite game series Portal black humor, no worse than in the same series of games Portal. Half-life: Alyx - rightfully deserves a place in the series of games Half-life, it is not worse than the expected part 3, and given that it is for VR, it can even be better.
    I will also add that "this is for the owners of VR, and it costs a lot, valv rolled down", this is a unique VR gaming experience, and it is simply impossible to transfer it on the keyboard with the mouse! From the outside, people who whine about it look like mobile gamers who whine that games are for PC, only for PC, "hmm, why don't developers port all their PC projects to the phone", maybe because on a small screen, 2 quarters of which are occupied by touch buttons - the entire full-fledged gaming experience can not be transferred... VR is a new era in the gaming industry, and VALVe had to show that it is a full-fledged gaming platform, and not toys for freaks, just as they once did in 1998. So is worthless hate, its price, in my opinion not... And who does not understand this, let them continue to waste their time on unnecessary ostentation and not justified hate.    … Expand
  76. mrkotov899
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Thank You, Gabe. It was just unbelievable. We are looking forward to the third episode.
  77. T1230
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    best VR experience I`ve ever been in. The physics combined with the index controllers are increadible. This game pushed VR to VR2.0
  78. AngelJDM
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Played about 4 hours (30% of the game). First time I write a review in Metacritic. Why 10 and not 9? Because it's my best experience in videogames ever. I've VR headsets since years (Rift DK2) and the first scene from Alyx was a "Woah". Yes, no words. I'm not a HL fan, but I can imagine some people crying of happiness. Not the best game for me, but its the most exciting experience inPlayed about 4 hours (30% of the game). First time I write a review in Metacritic. Why 10 and not 9? Because it's my best experience in videogames ever. I've VR headsets since years (Rift DK2) and the first scene from Alyx was a "Woah". Yes, no words. I'm not a HL fan, but I can imagine some people crying of happiness. Not the best game for me, but its the most exciting experience in videogames of my life. VR is exciting, but this is art. The art of amaze players.… Expand
  79. Sghiguobhjbjbvg
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Jak na hl przystało, ...............................................................................................
  80. evereye
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    the best thing ever happened to PC gaming
    Best Half Life game/Best of VR game/Best pc game/
    JUST THE BEST GAME
    what can be better than this? maybe only something like Sword Art Online in real life?
    (btw SAO is **** i was just using it as example)
  81. Turtlewater
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing to the people who like the series and like VR. I am glad that Valve made a VR game because the folks who have a VR headset want more games like this and boneworks. The story is good and the gameplay is immersive. The amount of detail in this game is insaine. If you have a VR this is a must buy game.
  82. 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
  83. Username228
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Это лучшая игра, во что я играл!
    Графика, физика, да само возвращение моих любимых героев уже меня радует... Поэтому, ставлю 10/10
  84. Hellboy9292929
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Игра топ, для vr отличная графика, отличный сюжет, взлом очка в компьютере хорошо сделан, короче 12/10
  85. LieutMaster
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Optimized, only minor bugs for a day one release, outstanding in term of graphics, gameplay and physics. Is this game still a half life ? It's a modern half life and I want more. If you already like what you see from a computer, you won't belive it once in vr.
  86. Jaffaman
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    A glimpse at the future. I hope more triple A titles follow, valve shows us the way.
  87. Strazyplus
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Every half-life has set a new bar and this is no different, the game was designed for comfort but while bringing the advanced options to players so you can climb ladders vault over railing and more. This is the best looking VR game I have ever seen and there is so much to experience in this world.

    The charm and detail of this game would be lost as a pancake game, it had to be VR I did    Every half-life has set a new bar and this is no different, the game was designed for comfort but while bringing the advanced options to players so you can climb ladders vault over railing and more. This is the best looking VR game I have ever seen and there is so much to experience in this world.

    The charm and detail of this game would be lost as a pancake game, it had to be VR I did not believe it but i see it now.    … Expand
  88. rothwellden
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    It is everything we ever wanted from a Half-Life game and AAAA VR game. It is brilliant, the graphics, atmosphere, world design, soundtrack, puzzles.. everything.
  89. Gedles
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing! Valve is once again changing the way people play games and while many people are upset now, it wont be long before VR is going to be the way to go.
  90. Roid
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece... I own the Rift for quiet some time now and played a lotof cool shooter games (e.g. Arizona Sunshine) but this game just blew my mind. Stunning graphics and the feeling of the game is just WOW. Everyone giving this game a score lower than 8 is just a troll or is salty because he/she can't afford a VR setup. If you own a compatible VR device, you have toThis game is truly a masterpiece... I own the Rift for quiet some time now and played a lotof cool shooter games (e.g. Arizona Sunshine) but this game just blew my mind. Stunning graphics and the feeling of the game is just WOW. Everyone giving this game a score lower than 8 is just a troll or is salty because he/she can't afford a VR setup. If you own a compatible VR device, you have to play this game! 12/10, much wow, will blow you away for sure.… Expand
  91. RavenFB
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Wow c'est tellement agréable de voir VALVe sortir un jeu. La qualité est vraiment au rendez-vous.
  92. QuinnLinn
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    I just played for 4 hours straight. My hands are sore from squeezing the grip buttons, haha.
  93. 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!
  94. BarTroll
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    2 hours in and it's fantastic. Best looking vr game, and it's a full on rollercoaster just like the previous HL games. Would give it a 9 because it's lacking smooth turning, but considering the ammount of salty people dropping a 0, i'll go with a 10.
  95. Albacrack
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    The best game by valve it's a Good game with action and the story is impressive
  96. GodVenus
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Never seen anything like this before in VR. Its been 4 hours but it felt like 40 minutes.
  97. Janio_scjr
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    I have no words to describe how awesome this game is. Simply amazing. Next huge step for VR games.
  98. Chack2506
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Gracias valve nos has dado lo que estábamos esperando ojala venga el 3. Gloria al señor gaben
  99. Dellong
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics see the half life atmosphere again is incredible no words just fantastic
  100. JerryGST
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    I'm only 2 1/2 hours in and i'm already scared ****
    Valve yet again showing everyone how a game is done and giving us the best VR Game on the market!
    Positives: - Stupendous Visuals - Scary as all hell - Fantastic story/characters/voice acting (So Far) - Best controls in a VR title to date - Not a Steam Exclusive ((Talking to you Oculus [Hate exclusivity in VR]) - Has multiple    I'm only 2 1/2 hours in and i'm already scared ****
    Valve yet again showing everyone how a game is done and giving us the best VR Game on the market!

    Positives:
    - Stupendous Visuals
    - Scary as all hell
    - Fantastic story/characters/voice acting (So Far)
    - Best controls in a VR title to date
    - Not a Steam Exclusive ((Talking to you Oculus [Hate exclusivity in VR])
    - Has multiple movement options for those with motion sickness
    - Not $80 CAD (Although i would have paid way more if forced to)

    Cons:
    - Very unstable frame rate even with my GTX 1070 TI (Will update this if they patch it in the future)

    Conclusion? Just buy this game if you have a VR headset and prey that VALVE makes more games in the future!    … Expand
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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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