Half-Life: Alyx

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User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 2812 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,575 out of 2812
  2. Mixed: 58 out of 2812
  3. Negative: 179 out of 2812

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  1. mcruser
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is ahead of its time gaming like HL2 in 2004. Amazing! Valve still Valve. Gabe is Great.
  2. 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.
  3. Hellboy9292929
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Игра топ, для vr отличная графика, отличный сюжет, взлом очка в компьютере хорошо сделан, короче 12/10
  4. OnlyOneHere
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    This game is complete VR garbage. If the developers are going to force people to buy a VR just to play this trash game, the least they could do is make it immersive. It fails to do that with so many invisible walls. The AI in this game is incredibly stupid. The voice acting for the monsters are cringeworthy. Those small jumping monsters don't even sound like monsters, they sound likeThis game is complete VR garbage. If the developers are going to force people to buy a VR just to play this trash game, the least they could do is make it immersive. It fails to do that with so many invisible walls. The AI in this game is incredibly stupid. The voice acting for the monsters are cringeworthy. Those small jumping monsters don't even sound like monsters, they sound like raccoons growling. The level design is trash and boring. While the graphics are good, the outside environments have horrible lighting effects. The story is awful. The walking is too slow in this game.

    There is no multiplayer at all. So once you beat the story, there is not a reason to play this game again. Charging $60 for a game with no replay value is a cashgrab. These greedy developers are asking for too much money for a gimmicky game. I recommend you wait until this game is $5 before picking it up.    … Expand
  5. 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.
  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. Derped_Crusader
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Can't wait for Half-Life Brain interfacing in 13 years

    Loved every second. Going to jump back in to get all the resin
  8. 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)
  9. dechyper
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    Favorite VR game so far, beating out my previous favorite Boneworks. Fantastic story telling and wonderful atmosphere with a nice 11-13 hour campaign. I do wish there were more variety of weapons, having only three weapons, and two that are very similar, made the combat a little meh at times. The gun scopes became useless when compared to using a laser, as aiming down the sights was moreFavorite VR game so far, beating out my previous favorite Boneworks. Fantastic story telling and wonderful atmosphere with a nice 11-13 hour campaign. I do wish there were more variety of weapons, having only three weapons, and two that are very similar, made the combat a little meh at times. The gun scopes became useless when compared to using a laser, as aiming down the sights was more unreliable, and took longer. I also wish that the final fight was a little more fun, but that's just nitpicking, as it was pretty great. Overall great game, a 9/10 for VR standards, but an 8/10 for valve standards, (which is saying a lot).… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. cratag
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    What you dream every VR game was. Lives up to its expectations. I'd wait another 13 years for another game like this
  12. 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
  13. ResonanceCascad
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Wow, I just finished. I can't believe that not only is there a new Half-Life game, but it's in VR and 100% lives up to the quality of HL1 and HL2. This is without a doubt the best VR game ever made. It's also one of the best looking games I have ever played (sometimes I would pick up a clock or a hotel card, hold it up to my face, and fail to find any "tells" that I was looking at aWow, I just finished. I can't believe that not only is there a new Half-Life game, but it's in VR and 100% lives up to the quality of HL1 and HL2. This is without a doubt the best VR game ever made. It's also one of the best looking games I have ever played (sometimes I would pick up a clock or a hotel card, hold it up to my face, and fail to find any "tells" that I was looking at a digital rendering and not a real object) and a wonderful example of thrilling game design.

    Any concerns I initially had about there being too much humor faded after I realized I was playing a pretty scary horror game and that the humor is just there to keep things from getting unbearably bleak. The writing is sharp, the acting is fantastic, and Valve keeps each new area full of interesting surprises.

    Combat is surprisingly challenging. There are a lot of things to juggle, between keeping your guns loaded and accessing you inventory mid-combat while not getting mowed down instantly. Alyx is not Gordon Freeman and does not have a magical bullet suit, so she dies very quickly if you don't retreat or stay in cover.

    The level of immersion is off the charts, even for a VR game, in part because of the absolutely gorgeous Source 2 engine and Valve's top-tier art team and level designers. There is also plenty here for Half-Life fans to enjoy, with familiar characters, enemies, and weapons making appearances.

    Also, the gravity gloves are brilliantly implemented, and strike the perfect balance between utility and being overpowered. They are not the gravity gun, and you will not be mowing down fools by hitting them with a cinder block at Mach 3. They're more for grabbing distant items and to keep you from having to bend over all the time to pick things up.

    All in all, I couldn't be happier with this purchase. Valve did it.    … Expand
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. BlueHalo
    Mar 23, 2020
    0
    Basically this game costs the full price + VR equipment's price. Worth buying VR for playing games ? No.
    Just buying VR to play 1 game its incredibly stupid thing to do.
    Game is not that good, i don't get the hype. I repeat, GAME IS NOT THAT GOOD, just OVER HYPED, not worth buying. Its just a VR exclusive made so some waste their money on VR they don't need, i won't be forced to do    Basically this game costs the full price + VR equipment's price. Worth buying VR for playing games ? No.
    Just buying VR to play 1 game its incredibly stupid thing to do.
    Game is not that good, i don't get the hype.
    I repeat, GAME IS NOT THAT GOOD, just OVER HYPED, not worth buying.
    Its just a VR exclusive made so some waste their money on VR they don't need, i won't be forced to do this just because some smarty-pants wants VR exclusives.
    Game sucks.    … Expand
  17. Giftigdegen
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Half-Life is back, even if some very grumpy people are disappointed it's not back in the format they wanted it to be in (K&M/pancake). I have a Samsung Odyssey+ and have to admit it works better than I thought it would.

    As far as this game is concerned. It's an absolutely fantastic VR title. Polish is top-tier. Extremely easy to play compared to literally every other VR game out there,    Half-Life is back, even if some very grumpy people are disappointed it's not back in the format they wanted it to be in (K&M/pancake). I have a Samsung Odyssey+ and have to admit it works better than I thought it would.

    As far as this game is concerned. It's an absolutely fantastic VR title. Polish is top-tier. Extremely easy to play compared to literally every other VR game out there, which is saying something as a 30 year veteran PC gamer who is not used to standing and holding controllers. Alyx is a fantastic in and of itself and I'm basing this review on that.

    As a Half-Life game, it strays a LOT from its roots. The fact that you have to meander your way through rooms and movement is either slow or jumpy, and there's no jump option, etc... this game isn't a lot like its predecessors. So I get why some people are rating it poorly. A lot of things were sacrificed on the altar of comfort. And that is sad.

    The above points all considered, I'm still giving this a 10. It's the best VR title I've ever played and it's an absolutely great game in its own right. Just because it isn't what fans of the series might have wanted doesn't mean it's not an amazing game on its own two feet.    … Expand
  18. Wueby
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    This is a very well polished game, however they definitely developed it with comfort in mind. The gameplay mechanics are simple and frankly could use a boost from looking at Boneworks. Fewer bugs than Boneworks, but still. It’s an over all great game.
  19. 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
  20. Dellong
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics see the half life atmosphere again is incredible no words just fantastic
  21. gusman
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Best VR game out there for sure. It works so well... things like the crabs, that in HL are more a joke than enemies in VR become real dangers, they are there with you and you can't ignore them. Also, like when HL2 introduced the most rich world in physics, Alyx brings to VR the most interactive world ever, everything can be touched, manipulated, thrown... you can even play the piano xDBest VR game out there for sure. It works so well... things like the crabs, that in HL are more a joke than enemies in VR become real dangers, they are there with you and you can't ignore them. Also, like when HL2 introduced the most rich world in physics, Alyx brings to VR the most interactive world ever, everything can be touched, manipulated, thrown... you can even play the piano xD
    Also, the outdoor environments are incredible, some parts are... real, that's the only way to describe them. Hope Valve gets serious with VR and launches finally HL3 in this format, it would be glorious.    … Expand
  22. cole21771
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal. Significantly better than I had every expected and my expectations were already though the roof!
  23. m2001mapm
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Most innovative gaming experience so far.
    It was worth the wait, no doubt about it.
  24. adampsyreal
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    GREAT GAME!!! This game would make me buy a VR headset. It is so cool to be immersed in the Half-Life world. This game has fun, new, innovative gameplay.
  25. runbmp
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    By far the best VR experienced I've ever played. Valve, please make some more...for the love of all that is good. WE WANT MORE!!!
  26. GodVenus
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Never seen anything like this before in VR. Its been 4 hours but it felt like 40 minutes.
  27. Albacrack
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    The best game by valve it's a Good game with action and the story is impressive
  28. Theirlaw
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Hands up! The best VR experience to date and a worthy Valve return.

    Interactive, live, playful, thoughtful, deep, dark wonderfulness.

    The only limit is my stomach.
  29. 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.
  30. 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!
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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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