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. PheebsPheebs
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    I dont think ive ever said wow after finishing a game before but it would be impossible to not after playing this masterpiece.

    This is truly what a triple-A VR game can bring to the table and knows it. The story, the mechanics, everything. This is the first time something has truly not felt like a gimmick or demo in VR to me. If you have a headset you need to get this game its as    I dont think ive ever said wow after finishing a game before but it would be impossible to not after playing this masterpiece.

    This is truly what a triple-A VR game can bring to the table and knows it. The story, the mechanics, everything. This is the first time something has truly not felt like a gimmick or demo in VR to me.

    If you have a headset you need to get this game its as simple as that im so excited for the future of both this franchise and VR gaming itself.

    You've done it again Valve like you always do.

    Thank you :)    … Expand
  2. XThCCorglitch
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    I would also rate the game with 9.5/10.
    Its a really nice game with a Lot to interact with.
    Until this day there were a lot of small games wich made Fun but there was no real VR game. I thought i was wasting my money for buying the Rift S but finaly there is a game wich i can enjoy. Especialy the possibility of teleportation movement (you also can move with Joystick or half teleport)    I would also rate the game with 9.5/10.
    Its a really nice game with a Lot to interact with.
    Until this day there were a lot of small games wich made Fun but there was no real VR game.
    I thought i was wasting my money for buying the Rift S but finaly there is a game wich i can enjoy.


    Especialy the possibility of teleportation movement (you also can move with Joystick or half teleport) allows me to play the game at all.

    The game is well polished, the only reason i remove 0,5 Stars is the missing Feature to manually de/-activate the flashlight and also the Bug that i cant See the shotgunlasercircle when the flashlight is on.
    Everything else is amazing.    … Expand
  3. Jorge15
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juegaso en todos los sentidos mi preferido de vr , buena historia tremendos gráficos, físicas, todo… Expand
  4. nickstormm
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games i've ever played. Valve always succeeds in creating amazing experiences for their fans, and this one is just absolutely exceptional.
  5. senihpai
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    One of the best games to ever exist. If anyone is giving this below an 8, their salty that it's a VR exclusive.
  6. Merlotmanick
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Pretty **** awesome, flagship VR game, played with under the recommended specs on low fidelity and it played well
  7. Leekah
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Finally I had the opportunity to play with it.
    This is one of the best game, I have ever played. When you start the game you will touch everything, this is already insane, after that you start play, and you don't want to play with anything else. :D
    If you have the opportunity, play with it, you won't regret it
  8. adilozturk
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    Hi,everybody well this is a comeback of a essential game!On vr there is no spoilers to worry about in this comment.First things first...This is a good game DAMN!Ans this game has won the game awards 2020 congrats VALVe it has been 13 goddamn years since last game came out. 10/10 perfect game.This game did what ı was waiting for 13 years really even tho im not alive...
  9. J_fox
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It has all the traits of a great game.
    Great looking, Great story, Great mechanics, and best of all the blood pumping battles.
    Jeff really got me going.    … Expand
  10. Dellpita
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    Played about 2/3 of it in 15 days with a 200$ second-hand Oculus cv1.
    It's a truly Valve game: careful attention to detail, vast and realistic landscapes, beautiful graphics, good story, excellent gameplay, incredible detailed sound, the full HL universe. And then the VR plus: Great inmersion, very easy to control, you totally forget of yourself for hours, very intense but not scary. I    Played about 2/3 of it in 15 days with a 200$ second-hand Oculus cv1.
    It's a truly Valve game: careful attention to detail, vast and realistic landscapes, beautiful graphics, good story, excellent gameplay, incredible detailed sound, the full HL universe. And then the VR plus: Great inmersion, very easy to control, you totally forget of yourself for hours, very intense but not scary. I end really tired each sesion.
    But the best off all I think is that there's still room for improvement: Physics can be better (some stucks and plane crossings), story can improve (might be too lineal and less humorous than previous chapters), inmersiveness can still be bettter (not very realistic to store things in your wrists. What about a belt?).
    So I'm eagerly waiting for a HL Alyx 2 and I'm sure I'll be to HL-A as HL2 was to HL1.

    Update: Just ended it in a four hours continuous session. Physically and mentally wasted. It was good enough from the start, but man, after passing Jeff, the last two chapters shines.    … Expand
  11. Rossybergg
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I had to come here and talk about the most insane battle I had with the combine.

    I was dipping, diving, sliding peaking up behind cover pop pop popping heads before crouch running to new cover to reload like I’m freaking James bond after a line of crack. This is one of the most intense, exhilarating, heart racing, immersive thing I have ever played and I'm living for every second it.    I had to come here and talk about the most insane battle I had with the combine.

    I was dipping, diving, sliding peaking up behind cover pop pop popping heads before crouch running to new cover to reload like I’m freaking James bond after a line of crack.

    This is one of the most intense, exhilarating, heart racing, immersive thing I have ever played and I'm living for every second it. This game is a new standard and it may become one of my fav games of all time.

    I am also pretty new to VR so can get motion sick sometimes on continuous motion games however I don't get one bit of motion sickness running around in this game. Continuous motion is a must to play this.

    Ps can wear hard hats and cones on your head to stop barnacles eating you 10/10    … Expand
  12. AHR
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I believe this game is the best game on VR, period. It is nothing short of a masterpiece to watch the sky turn from day to night, to satisfyingly fling objects towards you with a flick of a wrist, to engage in fantastical gunfights and to navigate zen-infused ruins. From start to finish, this game was perfect. Critics like Forbes only base their reviews off of concurrent players and likelyI believe this game is the best game on VR, period. It is nothing short of a masterpiece to watch the sky turn from day to night, to satisfyingly fling objects towards you with a flick of a wrist, to engage in fantastical gunfights and to navigate zen-infused ruins. From start to finish, this game was perfect. Critics like Forbes only base their reviews off of concurrent players and likely haven't even played Alyx. They just wish they had a headset to play it on.

    Only tip: Play this game on hard if you've played VR Shooters before to increase immersiveness.    … Expand
  13. 609_uu
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Game looks awesome.
    Controls are awesome.
    Story is awesome.
    Optimization is awesome.

    It's not that average "VR game" it is truly something else.

    Best VR game to date, thank you Valve. 11/10 masterpiece.
  14. a200tristan
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    HL:A shows us what the next generation of VR gaming is capable of. Definitely a must-play for any fan of HL or owner of a compatible headset.
  15. NateVanDeusen
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    Best VR game I’ve ever played. Took me a day or two to acclimate to the controls and not get motion sickness but after that the game was a blast. Wish there was some more post game content but can’t win them all.
  16. SSaZZeRR
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Half-life New )))))))
    Fantastic game! Very scary, very fun, and amazing storytelling.... Can't wait for another... ADDICTED
  17. Blablabla12
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    When Valve released Half life 2 they forced player
    Using steam or when Half life 1 released, PC gaming was not a thing. So lets hope in future VR will be cheaper for everyone.
  18. MatthewNicoll
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    One of the best games, not just in VR, but of all platforms! This was one of the first VR games that made me forget I was just standing in a empty corner of my bedroom with a box strapped to my head! Absolutely amazing writing and gameplay that you just can't get with a keyboard and mouse or a controller!
  19. L0_GUN9
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    I love this game! It has a amazing combat system which is both fun and strategic. Plus the upgrades effect all of the combat from having sights to a grenade launcher.

    I have sunk hours into this game because you're always having such amazing time playing this game.
  20. NeonRacer
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    This game I really liked absolutely everything the atmosphere gameplay mechanics and so on.
  21. BYPASS72
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best VR game ever, it's really a masterpiece.

    Jeff is no doubt my BEST friend.    … Expand
  22. ParadiseDecay
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    1st Impressions (without) Video with Commentary - bc outside linking is not permitted:

    My Initial Thoughts: We FINALLY got our DREAM VR game! Sure it's got some minor issues like not being able to jump or crouch, but what this game lacks in VR it sure as hell makes up for it with bucket loads of atmosphere. We are looking at a VR game changer here, the stage has been set, the bar has    1st Impressions (without) Video with Commentary - bc outside linking is not permitted:

    My Initial Thoughts:
    We FINALLY got our DREAM VR game!
    Sure it's got some minor issues like not being able to jump or crouch, but what this game lacks in VR it sure as hell makes up for it with bucket loads of atmosphere.
    We are looking at a VR game changer here, the stage has been set, the bar has been raised and GOTY is looking more likely.
    THANK YOU VALVE and congratulations on a STELLA VR experience.
    Pancake Gamers.... it's time for you to get on board!    … Expand
  23. latestvrnews
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Finally a game that`s worth playing on VR, I`ve been waiting for a game like this for years. It doesn`t even compare to all the games out there, so please just try it and you wont be dissapointed.
    It has teleportation for all of you that have motion sickness like me, it makes wonders.
  24. Scc-Myst
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Amazing gameplay and physics. This is the future of gaming.
    Only downside : feels somewhat linear
  25. TitantraderZ
    May 4, 2020
    9
    Fantastic. This is the first major VR game and it is great. The story is fantastic, gameplay is great. I feel that at points the game is stale, but the graphics are gorgeous and the novelty of seeing a vortigaunt never wears off and the ending is up there with the greats, my jaw was dropped the whole time. Summary: If you have a VR it's a no brainer, but if you don't have one maybe waitFantastic. This is the first major VR game and it is great. The story is fantastic, gameplay is great. I feel that at points the game is stale, but the graphics are gorgeous and the novelty of seeing a vortigaunt never wears off and the ending is up there with the greats, my jaw was dropped the whole time. Summary: If you have a VR it's a no brainer, but if you don't have one maybe wait but if you want to reward the creativity and risk taken by Valve buy one and get this game you will not regret it.… Expand
  26. A12345K
    May 5, 2020
    9
    Half-Life: Alyx絕對是我玩過的VR遊戲裡最棒的沒有之一。V社不但融合了過去自家遊戲的元素內容，而且替VR產業帶來了全新的遊戲體驗跟標竿。

    這種體驗不是鍵鼠可以辦到的，平面的螢幕無法像雙眼直接看到場景般壯闊，鍵盤與滑鼠的操作更無法比直接用雙手觸碰這個世界來的全面。 雖然依舊有許多人無法玩到這款遊戲，但如果當某日有機會遊玩時，尤其是戰慄時空的粉絲，這款遊戲絕對值得戴上VR頭盔踏上這趟旅程，用雙眼雙手接觸這個世界。    Half-Life: Alyx絕對是我玩過的VR遊戲裡最棒的沒有之一。V社不但融合了過去自家遊戲的元素內容，而且替VR產業帶來了全新的遊戲體驗跟標竿。

    這種體驗不是鍵鼠可以辦到的，平面的螢幕無法像雙眼直接看到場景般壯闊，鍵盤與滑鼠的操作更無法比直接用雙手觸碰這個世界來的全面。

    雖然依舊有許多人無法玩到這款遊戲，但如果當某日有機會遊玩時，尤其是戰慄時空的粉絲，這款遊戲絕對值得戴上VR頭盔踏上這趟旅程，用雙眼雙手接觸這個世界。
  27. PaooGrophico
    May 10, 2020
    10
    Fantastic, exactly like Half Life 1, Half Life 2 is worst than Half Life 1 but Half Life Alyx is exactly same than Half Life 1, best game
  28. Lollers
    May 12, 2020
    10
    A Half-Life game that does the name justice. Any negative reviews are from people who haven't played it, as evidenced by the reviews. This game proves that VR is the future for immersive first person games and is hopefully the first in a long list of Valve VR titles!
  29. the_dominar
    May 17, 2020
    10
    A groundbreaking Masterpiece, just like it's predecessors. A new form of entertainment has been created. You can now go on a lovely vacation to City 17, and take a break from this Dystopian quarantined world.
  30. Flodhest50
    May 20, 2020
    10
    This is the most amazing experience I have ever had in my 30 years of gaming!
    Cant wait for more like this... simply amazing in every way. Its so scary, beautiful, intense and funny at the same time.
    Great work Valve
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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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