Half-Life: Alyx

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 2812 Ratings

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  1. Bobtheengineer
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game offers a whole new experience and opens the doors for VR. Being the biggest vr investment yet, it is absolutely worth the wait, as you go deep in city 17 or when you meet the briefcase guy who makes that deal. The game is so detailed and the best experience you can possibly have on vr, despite that the game only has 3 weapons, the upgrades system is pretty well made as it rewards players for exploring specially that all the upgrades are useful at some point and will not let your gun down anytime soon.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Eater
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Easily the best VR game right now.

    Alyx delivers a masterpiece that will undoubtedly raise the standard for all of VR gaming - and just like its predecessors, it has innovated in such a way that the whole industry will follow in.
  5. Dj5quar3
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Most polished VR experience I have ever had. Frankly, I know nothing about the Half Life series, and even as a stand alone game with no context this is easily the best be title I have ever played in VR and frankly my second favorite game of all time, with my favorite being Super Mario World. (Sorry, no game with de-throne the only game I literally will never get tired of playing)
  6. macowwan
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    A true VR masterpiece, the most fun I’ve had gaming in years, and I recommend it to anyone even slightly interested in VR
  7. 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.
  8. vuasutu412001
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The interaction, storytelling is amazing! Definitely a must play game if you have a vr headset
  9. KretenSVK
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Everything is perfect. I was expecting good game but this is holy grail!!!
  10. Momokami
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best video games to this day and age!
    I jumped in with unrealistic expectations because it's the first half life game in 12 years but it somehow managed to surpass those expectations.
    It's worth buying a headset just to play it
  11. NextrexMX
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    A Game VR was waiting for!
    Half life really inovate everytime a new Game comes along.
    Revisiting this universe that since 1998 has been my fav game of all time was and Is a great experience.
    VR features are solid and well planed, from opening a door to the combat, it is not some VR generic game.
    The atmosphere is Awesome, You really fell like city 17 is Alive.
  12. kent2312
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Dont listen to all the TRASH ZERO REVIEWS you see below, dont be like those childish who mad about it's only on VR and forgeting the fact that they haven't played or know anything about HL1,2 yet. The graphic of the game is great, VR makes it even better so that you can explore freely and the headcrab(they are spooky). About physic, this time Valve had took this **** to another level withDont listen to all the TRASH ZERO REVIEWS you see below, dont be like those childish who mad about it's only on VR and forgeting the fact that they haven't played or know anything about HL1,2 yet. The graphic of the game is great, VR makes it even better so that you can explore freely and the headcrab(they are spooky). About physic, this time Valve had took this **** to another level with a crap ton of things you can yeet, open, break. For those people who have motion sickness, fortunely you can move by tp or dash instead of continueous(it's all optional). HL:Alyx story is incredibal, it's make you feel like you are Alyx, being a part of City17 and HL universe. It worthed the money, get any type of VR head set and a decent PC to play the game, THE FUTURE IS HERE!!(there is alots more to talk about but i will let you find it out yourself and also because my English is bad)… Expand
  13. frezsh
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Genious game, genious ending. Plot twist with GMan is awesome. More theories for the god of theories!… Expand
  14. ripeinmay
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Excellent world building, characters & gameplay. Outstanding performance on day one. This is the new thing!
  15. 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.
  16. PoilaQ
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is from far the best VR game that I ever played. the storyline is excellent and you feel completely immersed as soon as you put your headset on. I recommend it for anybody who is thinking about getting it you will not be disappointed. VR is the future and I'm happy to be part of it. Thanks again valve for this masterpeice.
  17. Lirik215
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    I waited 7-8 years, and i can say............This amazing!!////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
  18. TSGamer
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The best VR game of all time and one of the best games this year. Not to even mention that it brings back one of the best game series back from the dead.
  19. 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.
  20. Holayter
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Very polished, intense, and immersive. The immersion in VR is amazing. I spent 4 hours in the game and only quit because it was midnight and I have work today. Will be playing tonight for sure.
  21. sazemaster
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Everything a modern game should be.
    Truly a technical masterpiece. Incredible environments, lighting, models, graphics, animations.
    Engaging, witty, scary, magical.
    Industry defining achievement.
  22. Sh1tSh0t
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Alyx is a roadmap to success that other VR titles need to steal from. Not only are the storytelling, visuals, sound, and other presentational aspects of the game stellar - as is expected - but the core mechanics, how the game flows, how the mechanics all feel and have such great interplay are all concepts that many VR titles need to learn for, and likely the real reason Valve made Alyx -Alyx is a roadmap to success that other VR titles need to steal from. Not only are the storytelling, visuals, sound, and other presentational aspects of the game stellar - as is expected - but the core mechanics, how the game flows, how the mechanics all feel and have such great interplay are all concepts that many VR titles need to learn for, and likely the real reason Valve made Alyx - as a guide to make better VR titles so that VR gets out of its "shovelware"-esque status and into more mainstream adoption, which is has long been struggling to do. Alyx is a pivotal title for VR and stands far and above the rest. Come for the Half-Life, stay for the incrediblly smooth gameplay and technical achievements.… Expand
  23. metalicious
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Wow! That's the future of gaming! Standing in front of the citadel in City17 and seeing the true size of it in VR is mind blowing! You can use your bare hands to interact with all the objects around you in such a natural way. I was immediately IN THIS WORLD. You'll forget your real space, but beware of the walls in your room :). There is so much attention to every detail paired with greatWow! That's the future of gaming! Standing in front of the citadel in City17 and seeing the true size of it in VR is mind blowing! You can use your bare hands to interact with all the objects around you in such a natural way. I was immediately IN THIS WORLD. You'll forget your real space, but beware of the walls in your room :). There is so much attention to every detail paired with great storytelling.

    It's so intense! Half Life reached the next level with VR. If you never played in VR, give it a try and do it slowly because Alyx is so immersive you can have some problems as beginner. Especially movement should be set to teleport for beginners to avoid instant motion sickness, veterans use smooth locomotion and have the best experience of their VR life!

    Love it!    … Expand
  24. ThatFatCat
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Every single area in the game is so well made. The game does very well balancing introducing new players to VR and keeping VR veterans up on their toes. Interactivity is amazing and everything feels as if it works as if you'd expect. Probably one of the best video games I've ever played. Which is saying a lot since I personally don't like single player games. Great job valve, this reallyEvery single area in the game is so well made. The game does very well balancing introducing new players to VR and keeping VR veterans up on their toes. Interactivity is amazing and everything feels as if it works as if you'd expect. Probably one of the best video games I've ever played. Which is saying a lot since I personally don't like single player games. Great job valve, this really lived up to the hype built up for this game, and in my opinion even lives up to the hype of Half Life 3… Expand
  25. RandellOland
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    That what Half-Life universe is really deserves, fantastic!
    Unic, breathtaking gameplay - Yes
    Impressive visual development - Yes
    Good story-line - Yes
    Incredible atmosphere - Very YES!
    Good old Gabe again shows who's the daddy! - YES, YES, YES
  26. matavastros
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    A true watershed moment for VR. It doesn't reinvent the wheel when it comes to VR gameplay, rather it polishes everything to a AAA sheen, adds a few clever solutions to VR interactivity problems like the gravity gloves, and delivers the best single player game I've played in years.
  27. ntabodoiqua
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing!!!
    I've watched Vietnamese Dung CT playing and I'm really overwhelmed by the graphics of this game!!
  28. MalkerTag
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a Game Valve, We expected this moment for 10 long years and finally another masterpice, and the final man i can't believe Half Life 3 is confirmed, a worderful history and character development all those 10 years were worth it.… Expand
  29. vldmrkrch
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Oh ma GOD. IT'S BEAUTIFUL! I have nothing to say cuz any words are excess...
  30. Cesarvera
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I want to congratulate valve for creating such a
    masterpiece, the half life saga has always revolutionized the video game industry, thus presenting in 2020 a relic I hope they will release episode 3 valve with love: Cesar vera video game critic    … Expand
  31. megadrive94
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Это просто прорыв в игровой индустрии, Габен что же творишь?
  32. A_gazorpazorp
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    New standard for VR. Immersive gameplay with tense moments. Fun mechanics and just overall very fluid. I was never a Half-Life fan because I just never really got into the past games, but this one reeled me in without having to have any prior knowledge. Hopefully other VR games follow suit because this is really a AAA quality game, one of the first ones for VR.
  33. TigrAtes
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This game is mind blowing. Absolute fantastic experience so far. It is incredible how immersive this game is. There are so many great details to discover and the atmosphere is really terrific.

    You should not expect the freedom and sandbox physics like it is in Boneworks. But in return this game so much less clunky and feels so much more polished. Instead of a sandbox you get a theme    This game is mind blowing. Absolute fantastic experience so far. It is incredible how immersive this game is. There are so many great details to discover and the atmosphere is really terrific.

    You should not expect the freedom and sandbox physics like it is in Boneworks. But in return this game so much less clunky and feels so much more polished. Instead of a sandbox you get a theme park game. And its the best theme park I have every experienced.

    One further comment to movement options: This game is clearly designed to be used with teleportation/dash movement and not for free locomotion. I always though that free locomotion would bring the best immersive feeling, but I changed my opinion completely. I think that the dash movement is much less immersion breaking than the free locomotion option.

    The reason is simple: When freely moving with a thump-stick you are moving all the time, even for small distances as it is the most convenient way (humans are lazy). But this means that you are all the time disconnected from your real movement and it feels more like sitting in a cockpit.

    In the dash mode however, it is easier to just walk one step in your play area if an object (for example a door) is close enough. So I really get around in my play area a lot and it feels like I am really there. Of course to move greater distances you need to dash, but I think it feels really good and immersive because the audio effects are so great that it kind of feels as if you are moving there.

    Surely, from time to time, you get too close to the boundary of your play area and then you need to step back and dash forward, but for me this is way less immersion breaking than moving all the time independent of your body, since in total you have much more time to be completely immersed in the game.

    Also I think it is better to disabled snap turning as you are more immersed in the game if you turn manually in real life (you need cable management though.)    … Expand
  34. Emrgkk
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Süper bir deneyim oynamanızı tavsiye ederim bölüm tasarımları iyi hikaye çok iyi yani bir half-life bekleyen için ilaç gibi bir oyun
  35. Fyle
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Excellent, the immersion is on point. The gameplay is excellent. The story is as good for fans as it is for new players to HL. A must have for VR users.
  36. VictorFortesque
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    That's by far the most advanced game in terms of grahics and playability that I have ever seen. The narrative is unbeliveable, it keeps you tense, happy, sad, along the whole game. They did an amazing job, That's a great, GREAT, opportunity to comeback to the HL universe, with a fullblast this time. I really want to see this winning the game of year. **** amazing.
  37. Xosy
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Мне игра очень понравилось.графика,сюжет,взаимодействие ,физика, абсолютно всё на высшем уровне
  38. sheppardbo
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Words cannot do it justice, it must be experienced. Without a doubt 10/10, Valve has done it again.
  39. MacJak
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Mejor juego de VR en la historia del gaming. Es y será un antes y después el lanzamiento de este videojuego. Y cerrando el voto de silencio de más de 12 años de la saga. Increíble!
  40. minisith
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best Half Life game to date. I did not expect Valve to top a Half Life game for VR but they did. This is the most detailed and fully immersed game I have ever seen and I can not wait to see what else Valve makes for VR.
  41. PepperNSalt
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Half Life Alyx is a sign that Valve’s still got it. This game is highly detailed and immersive, and exudes polish. A must have for vr owners.
  42. MansonShanson
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Ждали игру 13 лет, прошел игру в ютубе, отличная игра!
  43. 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
  44. TomasCardoso
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Obra maestra, definitivamente es revolucionario como todas las entregas anteriores, está vez la revolución fue el vr como en juegos anteriores no era fácil jugarlos necesitabas de un buen PC entonces si no tienes vr no tienes porque votar negativamente eventualmente todos los juegos serán vr
  45. Mashto
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's not just another "vr game" It's so immersive I forgot about covid 19 pandemy.
  46. Charararaxd
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    easily the best vr game out there right now, and by extension the best game out there. anyone giving this game anything below an 8 is trolling
  47. 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!
  48. Timeywimey221
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This game is truly something special. Probably the most immersive experience in VR I have had. I think that all the people who are review bombing this because it's a VR game need to grow up. I understand the want to play a Half-Life game/valve game but can't because they don't have a VR headset. At the same time though when I didn't have a VR headset and a bunch of games came out for it IThis game is truly something special. Probably the most immersive experience in VR I have had. I think that all the people who are review bombing this because it's a VR game need to grow up. I understand the want to play a Half-Life game/valve game but can't because they don't have a VR headset. At the same time though when I didn't have a VR headset and a bunch of games came out for it I never once dogged on them because I didn't have the hardware. I just said to myself "maybe one day" and went on with my life. The game is a master piece and I love the fact that it is a vr game. This game is so much fun and truly a wonder to behold graphically and the music! My God the music is truly an amazing score. I haven't finished the game yet but I am on chapter 6/11 and have been playing for around and 5 hours. I am going to be really sad when this ride is over and probably play it another time through. this game is truly something special. I hope that others will come around and vr will have more games like this (maybe even portal!). I understand VR is expensive but some should take the jump into it instead of a console I promise it's worth it! (Only do it if you can though don't put yourself in jeopardy just for a game!). Anyway the game is superb and a must if you have a VR headset!!

    (Made a metacritic account to just to review this game and to combat all the people reviewing who haven't even played it)    … Expand
  49. clarkykat
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's incredible, a true masterpiece. All the food groups are represented. More please! Thanks.
  50. cratag3
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
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  51. cratag4
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Beautiful been in this is my new home for your reply but it was not gonna get a 2 to y
  52. MarcosDCopro
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Games like these are used as benchmarks that will be remember forever. From the story and also from the gameplay point of view, this is amazing.
  53. daigual
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    good morning baby how wash the dishes to the store and the other two were the first
  54. conelbiza
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    crown and it was disgusting that I i me i I will have to sideload me to the
  55. conelbizasw
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    good excellent thanks for your time Glad tiding the sound configuration of duty
  56. jchapuis
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Half-life Alyx simply sets a new (crow)bar for VR games and gaming in general.
  57. dansukor
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра просто замечательная! У Валв наконец-то появились идеи и они смогли выпустить новую игру во вселенной HL. Аликс можно считать революционной игрой. Ну, а сюжет вообще взрывает, особенно в конце, так что ждём продолжение)))… Expand
  58. Spanghboobs
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay
    Great story (the story was unpredictable as well)
    Great ending
    Well optimized game
    Great graphics
    I think the negative review's were becuse of why the game is made for vr
  59. Max373
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    God gob , valve This good games В эту игру хочется играть постоянно приходя со школы или с работы
  60. Maciv
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Now there is this thing called being jealous. That is certainly how some people reacted to the game coming out and not being able to play it because they do not own or want the required hardware. I wonder if they have the same reaction to games coming out to consoles etc. that they do not own. Or maybe they just want endless iterations of the game they have played already. Ah well, I'dNow there is this thing called being jealous. That is certainly how some people reacted to the game coming out and not being able to play it because they do not own or want the required hardware. I wonder if they have the same reaction to games coming out to consoles etc. that they do not own. Or maybe they just want endless iterations of the game they have played already. Ah well, I'd recommend this game in particular on the simple fact that it is finally pushing a reemerged technology forward into gaming.… Expand
  61. sebrk
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    As of this writing Half-Life:Alyx is the best game ever made. And that is the truth.
  62. MajorBajor19
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Best VR and Half-life game so far. Graphics looks beautiful and plot is awesome.
  63. Jessler
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    An incredible addition to the Half-Life series. Iy has absolutely everything you would hope for and more from a new Half-Life title. By far the best VR experience out there right now. Beautiful graphics, amazing story and dialogue, and the atmosphere is perfect. Headcrabs, zombies, and barnacles are all so much more creepy than ever before, and the sound design is absolutely superb. ThisAn incredible addition to the Half-Life series. Iy has absolutely everything you would hope for and more from a new Half-Life title. By far the best VR experience out there right now. Beautiful graphics, amazing story and dialogue, and the atmosphere is perfect. Headcrabs, zombies, and barnacles are all so much more creepy than ever before, and the sound design is absolutely superb. This is a perfect game in every way. The only way it could have been better is if it never ended.… Expand
  64. Ataraveski
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Действительно топовая игра для VR. Атмосферно, интересно, затягивающе. Ожидания оправдались, игра просто нечто.
  65. Kartal
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The best VR experience i ever had, nice job Valve!.

    Don´t listen to the trolls, who gave this game a bad voting. This right here is a masterpiece!
  66. Cdaked
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    People who complain is because they haven't tried it. Total feeling of being in City 17 and the Half-Life atmosphere. Amazing second by second. Overwhelming enjoyment for saga lovers.
    Great story and content.
    Masterpiece: the best game for both VR and PC/console. Essential. La gente que se queja es porque no lo ha probado. Sensación total de estar en Ciudad 17 y en la atmósfera de    People who complain is because they haven't tried it. Total feeling of being in City 17 and the Half-Life atmosphere. Amazing second by second. Overwhelming enjoyment for saga lovers.
    Great story and content.
    Masterpiece: the best game for both VR and PC/console. Essential.

    La gente que se queja es porque no lo ha probado. Sensación total de estar en Ciudad 17 y en la atmósfera de Half-Life. Asombroso segundo a segundo. Un disfrute brutal para los amantes de la saga.
    Gran historia y contenido.
    Obra maestra: el mejor juego tanto de VR como de PC o consola. Imprescindible.

    Las uvas no están verdes, afortunadamente.    … Expand
  67. CalcCalcCalc
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to the flatties trying to troll on this game.
    If you play this game, you would not be able to give it a bad score.
    I cannot praise this game enough. As an avid fan of VR as a platform, this is exactly the push we needed to show to the world VR is ready! Half-Life: Alyx is doing a massive service (and sure, making a tasty profit, not the point though) to the tech world by    Don't listen to the flatties trying to troll on this game.
    If you play this game, you would not be able to give it a bad score.

    I cannot praise this game enough.
    As an avid fan of VR as a platform, this is exactly the push we needed to show to the world VR is ready!
    Half-Life: Alyx is doing a massive service (and sure, making a tasty profit, not the point though) to the tech world by putting VR in the spotlight once more. Valve don't just stop there however. At the same time they are contributing to the arts and nacent XR development industry, raising the bar on input language, immersive narrative through entity interactions, and just such a satisfying, solid, and unique gaming experience.

    As a VR developer myself, it's hard to overstate the importance of this game to the industry. Surely a water-shed moment for tech at large.    … Expand
  68. PMS_Jordan
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    After 15 years, I can say it was worth the wait to be back in the Half Life universe. This truly is Valve pushing the VR medium and the Half Life series forwards in a major way. This game is the AAA VR title that VR users were waiting for. Its the most polished VR game I have ever played by far. Plus it stands toe to toe with any Half Life game and is welcome addition to the franchise. isAfter 15 years, I can say it was worth the wait to be back in the Half Life universe. This truly is Valve pushing the VR medium and the Half Life series forwards in a major way. This game is the AAA VR title that VR users were waiting for. Its the most polished VR game I have ever played by far. Plus it stands toe to toe with any Half Life game and is welcome addition to the franchise. is the first 10/10 I have ever given.

    TLDR: I absolutely adore it! *Must buy*    … Expand
  69. HBK_65yryr
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Best game ever i m just sad that it didn't last for ever hopefully we get new one soom
  70. weiert
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Офигенная игра! Буду на ютубе смотреть т.к. я бомж :)
    Не понимаю почему вокруг этой игры столько хейта... :(
  71. OccupyGames
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    God yes! This is the best VR game ever! Valve has out done themselves as always. This is the game that will usher in the VR age of video games. The environments and the level of interaction and polish are outstanding. I feel the fear and the intensity when it's presented. I hope everyone eventually gets to play this master piece and enjoy it as much as I have. Let's not forget that thisGod yes! This is the best VR game ever! Valve has out done themselves as always. This is the game that will usher in the VR age of video games. The environments and the level of interaction and polish are outstanding. I feel the fear and the intensity when it's presented. I hope everyone eventually gets to play this master piece and enjoy it as much as I have. Let's not forget that this game will also be modded and new games will be created from it's amazing foundation just like HL2.… Expand
  72. 01takeiteasy
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Incredible game, another really AAA game for VR (vr has already some AAA games but this one is best of all hands down). The graphics are a next level of quality in VR , the mechanics are also excellent, the story and sound are superb. To score this game you have to play it yourself in VR, youtube videos make not justice. I was expecting a quality game like this for years, i hope we dontIncredible game, another really AAA game for VR (vr has already some AAA games but this one is best of all hands down). The graphics are a next level of quality in VR , the mechanics are also excellent, the story and sound are superb. To score this game you have to play it yourself in VR, youtube videos make not justice. I was expecting a quality game like this for years, i hope we dont have to wait too much time to see more games polished like this one, it sets a new bar at least in graphics, storytelling and mechanics. I can´t believe angry people scoring low the game only because is a VR exclusive game.… Expand
  73. 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
  74. ther00t27
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Valve really pulled it off. An extremely detailed game where Valve thought of everything. You get immersed straight away.
    It's sad that so many people are mad at the fact that this is not Half Life 3 and that it is a VR game, so they are giving it 0's for solely those reasons. The game is a sound and clear 10/10. No way of arguing it is not the best VR game out there and up    Amazing game! Valve really pulled it off. An extremely detailed game where Valve thought of everything. You get immersed straight away.
    It's sad that so many people are mad at the fact that this is not Half Life 3 and that it is a VR game, so they are giving it 0's for solely those reasons. The game is a sound and clear 10/10. No way of arguing it is not the best VR game out there and up until now the best game of 2020.    … Expand
  75. 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..
  76. Kin260
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    I've been a hesitant fan of VR for the better part of the past year ever since I tried out RE7 on PSVR. Despite the limitations I was really impressed and saw great potential in VR as not necessarily "the future" of gaming, but certainly as a very strong and viable alternative to flat-screen gaming. My only gripe at that point was the lack of titles available in VR.

    Valve has always    I've been a hesitant fan of VR for the better part of the past year ever since I tried out RE7 on PSVR. Despite the limitations I was really impressed and saw great potential in VR as not necessarily "the future" of gaming, but certainly as a very strong and viable alternative to flat-screen gaming. My only gripe at that point was the lack of titles available in VR.

    Valve has always been at the forefront of the industry pushing new technology down consumer's throats until they conform, and in retrospect we find that it's usually for the better. Innovation is nothing to belittle and there is so much of it in Half Life: Alyx. As a game, it's also quite excellent. The aesthetic is pleasingly dark and they push horror-esque scenes throughout the game to better effect than actual horror games. The UI is intuitive and throwing grenades or pulling things in with your gravity gloves works like a charm. The music is very fitting in all situations, and definitely adds a lot to the game. Not forgettable at all. The first time you go up against Combine soldiers and the music from the trailer kicks on, it feels great. Additionally, Valve has promised 3 more AAA VR titles in the coming years and so it's looking like my gripe about there being no titles is about to be addressed.

    Having said that the game doesn't come without a few downsides that I hope will be addressed.

    - No run feature in smooth locomotion mode
    - Sometimes the physics engine messes up a bit. Haven't had anything game breaking
    - When I started the game the first time, there was an audio issue where any action performed by characters was not heard, but ambient noises and music could be. A restart fixed it and I haven't had a similar problem since, though.
    - Not enough crowbar

    But all in all this is a wonderful title. If you can, get yourself some knuckles controllers for this game because they work infinitely better than the alternatives, and obviously better headsets will make the game more enjoyable.

    As a sidenote, I've only completed about half of the game so far but if anything serious changes my opinion about it as the game progresses I'll rewrite my review and reassess the score I gave it.    … Expand
  77. 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
  78. TheFoxIsABoss
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Half Life Alyx, most realistically VR. I WANT HALF LIFE 3 SOON!
    Amazing VR this real, touching props, Glass can pen draw. Props can kill enemy. G-man changes playermodel.
    Thank you Valve!    … Expand
  79. GuacCostsExtra
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    I created an account just to give this game a perfect score. This game is a full fledged dive into, and under, City 17 that shatters all expectations. The game is a very large download (46 gigs) so it takes some time to download. Personally, I used that time to call my boss and loved ones to inform them that contracted COVID-19 and I will be in unreachable quarantine until furtherI created an account just to give this game a perfect score. This game is a full fledged dive into, and under, City 17 that shatters all expectations. The game is a very large download (46 gigs) so it takes some time to download. Personally, I used that time to call my boss and loved ones to inform them that contracted COVID-19 and I will be in unreachable quarantine until further notice. If you're efficient, you will have just enough time to apply for state Corona benefits and you can actually spend the next few weeks playing this game. There's also an added bonus of being a good social distancer..... Yadada. Highly recommend. R....… Expand
  80. MMEDINA626
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Perfect game, not just in the sense of VR but as a game PERIOD! Physics are amazing, gameplay is amazing, graphics are amazing, AN AMAZING GAME!
  81. mark1neiman
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Мне понравилась. По сути это логический продолжение, чтобы возродить серию. Half-life Alyx как бы начальный эксурс в то, что Valve собирается делать в будуещм, так сказать плавное погружение обратно в серию.
    Я считаю, что они сделали правильно, сделав сначала игру про героиню, так как она является так же важным персонажем серии.
    Жалобы по поводу графики не уместны. Графика приятная и    Мне понравилась. По сути это логический продолжение, чтобы возродить серию. Half-life Alyx как бы начальный эксурс в то, что Valve собирается делать в будуещм, так сказать плавное погружение обратно в серию.
    Я считаю, что они сделали правильно, сделав сначала игру про героиню, так как она является так же важным персонажем серии.

    Жалобы по поводу графики не уместны. Графика приятная и чем-то напоминает серию игр Dishonored. Для VR графика уместная, так как не режет глаза изобилием деталей.

    "Не относится к игре"
    Забавно смотреть, что люди делятся в плохих оценках на "графика плохая" и "у меня тормозило и фпс дропы". Ребята, купите себе уже нормальные компьютеры, пожалуйста. Так же люди жалуются на графику - я бы посмотрел как люди играли в VR с изобилием большого количества деталей "crisis", глаза бы из орбит вышли.

    Так же плохие оценки идут от ПК пользователей без VR, молвят, что это не правильно выпускать игры на платформе такой. Игра сделана так, чтобы оно работало с VR! Она построяна на этом и в этом весь сок, ребята.    … Expand
  82. gyk
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This is the best VR game, a breakthrough technology. Reaching a whole new level.
  83. 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!
  84. Pais
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Конечно же VR дорогая вещь, но всё же это революция.Игра безумно хорошая и даст очень много эмоций.Не пожалел то что купил ВР шлем.
  85. s1lexmy
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Самая лучшая VR игра.
    Оптимизация на высоте, как всегда валв делают игры для людей и от людей.
  86. Bubbix
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Это идеально, не заметил ничего отрицательного
  87. Ryzen2
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА ДЛЯ VR. В ней прекрасно всё: от графики до сюжета. Настоятельно рекомендую!!!!!!
  88. Metavame
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, ohuenno! Zaebis, ohuenno!… Expand
  89. 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.
  90. alexmeyer
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    It's definitely 10/10. For a long time, I thought that Valve doesn't make HL3 as there is no way to make it revolutionary as HL2 and HL were at its time. But Valve found the way. They made it VR. It is the real HL, not just some fancy fake. I have a feeling that I am playing the old good HL but now I am inside. And yes, I am absolutely in love with the fact it's VR but not a normal game. IIt's definitely 10/10. For a long time, I thought that Valve doesn't make HL3 as there is no way to make it revolutionary as HL2 and HL were at its time. But Valve found the way. They made it VR. It is the real HL, not just some fancy fake. I have a feeling that I am playing the old good HL but now I am inside. And yes, I am absolutely in love with the fact it's VR but not a normal game. I am playing VR games from the very beginning and after all those years this the first real VR triple-A game title. I feel so natural inside that I constantly forget about turning and walking with a joystick but start to move around the room (and the one is very small :( ). I didn't feel so great about gaming since... I don't know when! Fantastic job.… Expand
  91. nosTeD
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Just saw the ending of this masterpiece and it is AWESOME! Already saving up money for a new computer and vr for the release of the next game.
  92. 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
  93. TheFallen1969
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disclaimer: Already a big fan of the half-life series. Was worried it wouldn’t be able to live up to my expectations.... I mean how could it after so many years?? But here I am wishing could give it an 11. The dialogue, the level design, it was all just amazing.

    Spoiler:



    The one level I will talk about was in the early section of the game: the one that made RAVENHOLM feel like a quiet stroll in the park. Maybe being in VR helped with the atmosphere of fear but whatever they did..... it came together beautifully    … Expand
  94. Nomadyb
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    The 3rd Revolution was made by Valve again, others will walk like half life 1 and 2
  95. 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
  96. Alifurki1471
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    I didn't play the game, but as far as I can tell from the twitch broadcast, the game is a masterpiece. I hope I can get VR and I can play Half Life Alyx. I hope I play Half Life 3 as it was released. (I am sorry for my English ) :)
  97. 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
  98. daedricheart
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Greatest mind blowing physics of all time ! I am truly shocked by the this game certainly the greatest pc game of all time hands 100 !!! Goshhh valve
  99. Cassoes
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Visually this game is incredibly gorgeous and realistic, Functionally it's super enjoyable, and the characters and plot really seal the deal for it. One of the best games I have ever played
  100. Dan_gor
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Valve again made a breakthrough in the gaming industry. Also finally there will be no holes in the plot.
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Critic score distribution:
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  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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