Half-Life: Alyx

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 2812 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 58 out of 2812
  3. Negative: 179 out of 2812

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  1. yummy420
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Amazing gameplay, can't wait for the future of VR (also, don't trust the troll reviews, they've obviously never tried the game and are just butthurt because they refuse to buy new equipment)
  2. holoman
    Mar 31, 2020
    0
    Imagine thinking the Half-Life series has great storytelling when games like Planescape Torment exist, wrong, the Half-Life series is a series of tech demos and sadly this time around Valve is using it to force a gimmick into the mainstream, a gimmick that was dying and only survived this far due to the mindless and irrational love for a corporate overlord that has treated his fans likeImagine thinking the Half-Life series has great storytelling when games like Planescape Torment exist, wrong, the Half-Life series is a series of tech demos and sadly this time around Valve is using it to force a gimmick into the mainstream, a gimmick that was dying and only survived this far due to the mindless and irrational love for a corporate overlord that has treated his fans like trash for years.

    The game itself is bland, the little interactivity segments like drawing on a wall is a gimmick that makes the user waste time fooling around instead of proceeding through the bland story line, the game itself is as boring as Half-Life 2 was, and for the life of me, I'll never understand what makes these games great.    … Expand
  3. LilUziVert
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Finally :D Played it at a friends house and it was pretty amazing. Happy that it finally got released
  4. DevAppeared
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Made an acc just for this, was an absolutely amazing game and you can't diss it just for being in VR. It had a great storyline that left me wanting more at the end alongside amazing graphics and a super immersive environment - it also used lots of static storytelling to give lore on the half life universe through things like drawings on walls, etc. 10/10 Would recommend.
  5. 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
  6. PaperfoxArts
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    This is up there in my list of the greatest gaming experiences I have ever had. The level design is superb and the visuals jawdropping. Set pieces of this scale are almost never seen in VR and you appreciate them a lot more when you can really see them existing before you in the world. Sound design is also amazing and greatly increases the immersion. The writing is funny and smart andThis is up there in my list of the greatest gaming experiences I have ever had. The level design is superb and the visuals jawdropping. Set pieces of this scale are almost never seen in VR and you appreciate them a lot more when you can really see them existing before you in the world. Sound design is also amazing and greatly increases the immersion. The writing is funny and smart and characters feel interesting and alive. Gameplay begins slow to ease new players into VR mechanics but by the end it throws more difficult puzzles and encounters at you. Enemy types are varied and fun and gun handeling and combat feels great. The game could just a super hard mode for veteran VR gamers but due to mod support this will come eventually. Overall they make great use of effects and mechanics and show why VR takes your gaming experience to the next level. I am really thankful for valve and their investment in VR. This really proves they still got it and that they still want to push technology forward.… Expand
  7. Firestorm185
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Though at times a whirlwind of events, Half-Life: Alyx shows that without a doubt, VR is a medium that can indeed facilitate strong, long-form video game storytelling. Immersive worlds and set pieces, riveting and intuitive combat, and mind-bending puzzles kept me on my heels for each and every second, eagerly awaiting the next big thing. And this game is just that. It's Half-Life's nextThough at times a whirlwind of events, Half-Life: Alyx shows that without a doubt, VR is a medium that can indeed facilitate strong, long-form video game storytelling. Immersive worlds and set pieces, riveting and intuitive combat, and mind-bending puzzles kept me on my heels for each and every second, eagerly awaiting the next big thing. And this game is just that. It's Half-Life's next big thing, and it's VR's next big thing. And we're just one crowbar swing away from the next big adventure!

    And lets not forget, the VR experience doesn't end when the story does! Valve has promised to release mapping tools for the game, meaning that in a short few months, mods and new mini quests will be plentiful for the game, extending the immsersion even further!    … Expand
  8. 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!
  9. 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
  10. temps
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Half-Life: Alyx is one of the most immersive and wonderful game experiences of my lifetime. Atmospheric storytelling is one of the cornerstones of a good Half-Life experience, and the fact Half-Life: Alyx takes full advantage of modern virtual reality has brilliantly put this technology to work improving that classic method of storytelling gamers have come to expect from the Half-LifeHalf-Life: Alyx is one of the most immersive and wonderful game experiences of my lifetime. Atmospheric storytelling is one of the cornerstones of a good Half-Life experience, and the fact Half-Life: Alyx takes full advantage of modern virtual reality has brilliantly put this technology to work improving that classic method of storytelling gamers have come to expect from the Half-Life series. This should easily win the Game of the Year award.… Expand
  11. Xymox
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    A must play for Half-Life 1 and Half-Life 2 fans.

    I imagined actual being in the HL universe. For years the maximum presence I could think of was a HL movie.

    But now we have the way how HL should be experienced: in VR.

    Superb quality in athmosphere, music, visuals, gameplay and storytelling.

    What is in the name. Half-Life: Alyx is the HL3 I wanted.
  12. 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
  13. LeonTheBest
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed it. Took my time and spent 12 hours on 1st play through. I loved the overtaken residential houses.
  14. Johny404
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    I bought VR just to have a chance to experience Half-Life: Alyx and I have no regrets buying it. It is truly new level of gaming. Combat, puzzles and environment is just amazing. I am glad Valve created this masterpiece.
  15. ilgatto
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    The work Valve put in this game is simply mind-blowing. It's a true masterpiece. The best gaming experience for me since I play video games.
  16. PMBBryan79
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Coming from more physics free games like bone works make it hard to deal with the comfort options. That will probably change in future titles. Coming from more polished 2d titles like doom eternal will feel like the puzzles are too difficult or don’t make sense. Overall, best VR game out there. One of the most engaging games these days - and the amount of polish is incredible. In theComing from more physics free games like bone works make it hard to deal with the comfort options. That will probably change in future titles. Coming from more polished 2d titles like doom eternal will feel like the puzzles are too difficult or don’t make sense. Overall, best VR game out there. One of the most engaging games these days - and the amount of polish is incredible. In the future, I hope they make more “less comfortable” options like faster speed when running, and better climbing mechanics for those that want to try it. Plus there’s a ton of game mechanics they could have tried but did not. Make more physics objects to move puzzles. Not just clicking buttons. I Also hope they add more weapons. Definitely a lot more to go!… Expand
  17. Corrado87
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    VR game changer a must play. The realism is frightening. Now go out there a kill some head crabs.
  18. Tuskone
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    This was a masterpiece. I had a blast going through City 17 again. There are games that does more with VR, but even boneworks is generally a clunky experience because of that. Alyx did was over the board with comfort options for beginners, but even that didn't ruin the overall experience for me.
  19. PersonGuy52
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    VR is the future. HL:A is the future of VR. Absolutely the most fun game I have played since Portal. I didn't care about Half-Life 3 until this game. I am ready.
  20. Frogacuda
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    It's not the Half Life 3 we waited all these years for, but it's probably a good bit better and more satisfying.
  21. MrHorror2
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Пожалуй лучшее, что произошло в этом году. Потрясающая графика, работа над светом вообще поражает. Проработка мельчайших деталей. Видно, как сильно Valve любит свой проект. Пока что это игра года.
  22. Beniwalker
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing...this is what i want in 13 years...now..i can die in peace..and now we know there is half life 2 episode 3 in valve..we are waiting gabe
  23. ykh2k
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This rate can’t be objective anyway, because I don’t have money to buy VR and strong PC...So I just watched youtube walkthrough...

    But anyway, you know, This legendary game is one of the best that happened to me since my childhood, I literally know about this game much more than my mother knows about me. I recall that moments when I tried first time to play this game, and then next spent hours and days in this game just discovering every piece of paper around or spent hours in youtube discovering new intresting features.

    What to talk about plot,It is best ever. I am looking forward to find out who is gman much that to know who is my future wife and children.

    And what I see? They have done this game so right, that I am as oldfaq happy...And count days untill hl3.

    P.S. Buy me pls VR rofl    … Expand
  24. Valhallis
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Incredible game, you get to be INSIDE the half life game. It's everything it was promised to be and more. Mind blowing experience.
  25. BattleBossV
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    I am speechless, there simpely are not enough words to describe how amazing, gamechanging and groundbreacking thing peace of art is anyone that gives this game something less than a 10/10 does not know what a good game is.
  26. Jkeirnan
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    I can't really put into words how incredible this game is, you just need to play it. If this doesn't change the face of gaming to VR I don't know what will.
  27. Hardmaster1382
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bence vr,da nasil oyun oynana bildigini bize hatirlatan bir oyun ve hikayesiyle bizi resmen mest etti… Expand
  28. IGN-MiddleEast
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    If you are rich like me you will enjoy the game, If you are poor, Then go watch pewdiepie's gameplays of Half-Life: Alyx, Either way it is a fun game, And don't worry, VR will get cheaper in 3-5 years, It's like SSD which was expensive in early 2010s and now SSDs are cheaper than HDDs :D
  29. Udne
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    This game was amazing. Just what VR needed; a fully fleshed out game with with an optimized engine and graphics. Looking forward to what they can think of next!
  30. mecan
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    only people who could not afford a vr headset or did not play till the end gave this game a negative review
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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 69 Critic Reviews

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