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  1. Apr 2, 2020
    10
    de lo mejor que hay este año espero que lo saquen oficialmente sin VR para que los que no lo tienen el VR lo puedan disfrutar y no sean usuarios avanzados
  2. Apr 12, 2020
    10
    HALF-LIFE: ALYX is here to bring us the future of video games, and that has already been done in Half-Life 1 and 2.
    This game is very immersive and expands in the Half-Life universe.

    I'm looking forward to Half-Life 3!
  3. May 25, 2020
    10
    'Gud game'. Even better VR game.

    *I need 75 characters to post this review.
  4. Apr 4, 2020
    10
    one fo the best vr games i have ever played, very well polished with nice pacing, there is a lack of melee combat but there is a reason for that which is explained after the game ends. generally one of the greatest experiences the vr can offer, and is the game that needed in order to give confidence to more devs to invest in vr games.
  5. Apr 3, 2020
    10
    I love this game so much, i'ts one of my all time favorites can't wait to play it again. For me this game makes getting a vr headset worth it
  6. Mar 26, 2020
    10
    It's very good. I think those, who rate the game 0, didn't even play this game.
  7. Apr 15, 2020
    10
    I'm not going to lie and say that half life: alyx is a perfect game. I'm not even going to say it is a perfect VR game, but damn does it get close (especially with the technology we have at our disposal currently). While most things are extremely intuitive, the game does miss out on some stuff I wish was there, such as the ability to hurt enemies with the garbage you find lying on theI'm not going to lie and say that half life: alyx is a perfect game. I'm not even going to say it is a perfect VR game, but damn does it get close (especially with the technology we have at our disposal currently). While most things are extremely intuitive, the game does miss out on some stuff I wish was there, such as the ability to hurt enemies with the garbage you find lying on the ground. As far as I can tell, all the garbage does is stagger them. But for every small insignificant gripe I can give it, there are 10 pros I can give it. The game has the usual valve music we've come to love, the wonderful world building and story crafting of half life (and all story based valve games for that matter), and fun and addicting gameplay. It is a far cry from any other game on the market currently. The only vr game that can come anywhere close is boneworks, and that's still not a super amazing game like alyx is. This game definetly deserves a 10/10 Expand
  8. Apr 2, 2020
    10
    It took so many years and finally...
    Valve is back, as well as my memories about one of my favourite game universes.
  9. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Best VR title, best HL title, best game ever made. If I could wipe my memory to experience it again for the first time, I'd do it.
  10. Mar 26, 2020
    10
    what could i say... it's AWESOME. better than AWESOME. i was deeply involved in this. deeply.
    i love the game, ilove the plot, i love vr. thanks. thanks again.
  11. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Ставлю этой игре 10/10 только за то что вольво не побоялись сделать рывок вперед и устроить, хоть и мини, но революцию. И именно за это я их буду безгранично уважать. ALYX - это тесла из мира игр, пока все боятся, они делают
  12. 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.
  13. Apr 15, 2020
    9
    A very well made VR game. Was able to get about 15 hours out of the story and am going through a second playthrough. Game runs very well on my HTC Vive with no issues or frame drops on the highest settings.

    Story was interesting with great banter between Alyx and Russel and very unique environments that I have not seen in any other VR title. The atmosphere is very well done in these
    A very well made VR game. Was able to get about 15 hours out of the story and am going through a second playthrough. Game runs very well on my HTC Vive with no issues or frame drops on the highest settings.

    Story was interesting with great banter between Alyx and Russel and very unique environments that I have not seen in any other VR title. The atmosphere is very well done in these environments and I was always checking my surroundings for loot.

    I would have liked it if there was more weapons and more combat scenes with more enemies. Currently you only ever fight 2-3 combine at once and I would have liked to have fought more. This led to the game feeling too easy on the hardest difficulty for me.

    Regardless I think this is a must own for VR users.
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  14. Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Best VR game! One of the best shooters ever! One of the best game of 2020!
    We Want To Believe! #HL3 #EP3
  15. Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This is the game that VR was waiting for, a AAA experience, From the soundtrack/sound effects and a great visual style Half-Life : Alyx truly is a masterpiece!

    It also utilises all of the potentials of VR, for example opening a door isn't just pressing the E key on your keyboard, you have to physically grab the handle and push the door open, you also have to duck behind cover during
    This is the game that VR was waiting for, a AAA experience, From the soundtrack/sound effects and a great visual style Half-Life : Alyx truly is a masterpiece!

    It also utilises all of the potentials of VR, for example opening a door isn't just pressing the E key on your keyboard, you have to physically grab the handle and push the door open, you also have to duck behind cover during combat. It might seem trivial but it's all of those little things that makes for a great experience in VR.

    With VR hardware getting cheaper and cheaper you don't have any excuse to not pick a headset and the game up! you can manage to put together a VR ready graphics card and a headset for under $300, it might seem like a lot but it's about the price of a brand new Nintendo switch.
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  16. Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Потрясающая игра. Сюжет, геймплей. Валв учиться на своих ошибках и делает все возможное чтобы не опозорится перед огромной аудиторией
  17. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This game is a real masterpiece if this was released the same year as gow it would have been a BIG competition
  18. 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
  19. Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Elevates VR Gaming to the next level of graphical and gameplay fidelity. It doesn't aim for Bonework's like total physics fidelity, instead of strikes a careful balance of intuitiveness and fun mechanics with realism. Trust me, it's right in that sweet spot. This game has more horror elements than any half-life game, so beware of that. Lots of dark scenes with squishy creepy crawlies, andElevates VR Gaming to the next level of graphical and gameplay fidelity. It doesn't aim for Bonework's like total physics fidelity, instead of strikes a careful balance of intuitiveness and fun mechanics with realism. Trust me, it's right in that sweet spot. This game has more horror elements than any half-life game, so beware of that. Lots of dark scenes with squishy creepy crawlies, and the occasional horror level straight out of Amnesia Dark Descent (Jeff!) Expand
  20. Apr 1, 2020
    9
    Enfin un vrai jeu VR, et pas juste une simple expérience !

    Valve signe là un véritable grand, beau, long jeu VR sur la franchise HL. Je ne suis pas un fan d'HL, je ne les ai jamais finis. Pour autant, l'univers est très prenant, de ce que je connais d'HL c'est parfaitement intégré au lore de la franchise. C'est clairement LE jeu VR qui exploite le mieux cette fonction : il y a un très
    Enfin un vrai jeu VR, et pas juste une simple expérience !

    Valve signe là un véritable grand, beau, long jeu VR sur la franchise HL. Je ne suis pas un fan d'HL, je ne les ai jamais finis. Pour autant, l'univers est très prenant, de ce que je connais d'HL c'est parfaitement intégré au lore de la franchise.
    C'est clairement LE jeu VR qui exploite le mieux cette fonction : il y a un très grand souci du détail, beaucoup d'interactions, ce qui pousse en avant le réalisme. Tout ça dans cette ambiance, c'est juste ...wahou !
    Malheureusement, le jeu n'est pas localisé autrement qu'en anglais, ce qui me fait lui enlever un point (oui c'est important pour moi. Les pro-VO râleurs peuvent toujours mettre le jeu en VO, alors que moi je n'ai pas le choix).

    Très bon point concernant l'optimisation. Le rendu global du jeu est propre, les vues proches et les textures sont extrêmement détaillées (les vues lointaines un peu moins. Mais au regard des performances nécessaires c'est un moindre mal). Je suis sur une génération de carte graphique inférieure (GTX 1070) et le jeu tourne comme un charme, détail élevés.

    Merci à Valve de promouvoir comme il se doit la VR PC avec ce titre vraiment réussi !
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  21. Jun 9, 2020
    10
    An appropriate game valve for 2020. Here, new standards are set, just like at HL.
    No one has ever reached it again, except valve itself. Only criticism, it is too short.
  22. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Graphics, characters and animations look so real, story is awesome, gameplay is rewarding and fun. The best VR game in the market, one of the best game ever made. Easily lives up to crazy amount of hype Half-Life games have. This game is just FANTASTIC
  23. Nov 23, 2020
    10
    El verdadero GOTY del 2020, muy pero que muy por encima de todos los demás. Una de las experiencias jugables más increíbles de toda mi vida.
  24. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!halflife3AAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Expand
  25. Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Brutal es un juego de 10. Tal vez hay mejores juegos en vr, pero ninguno representa, el hecho de que una saga de renombre como half life , que siempre a demostrado hacia donde se dirige el futuro de los videojuegos en cada nueva entrega ,ha elegido esta tecnología para marcar el camino. bien por valve.
  26. Apr 7, 2020
    10
    After 13 years not disspointed I waited so long and I get what I deserved. Thank you Valve for making Half-Life again and made it awesome than ever! Ending make me cry not gona lie. But I hate you JEFF.
  27. Apr 11, 2020
    10
    A new, proper staple in all of gaming. The most meticulously crafted experience for VR to date, I mean what else would you expect from Valve? And now it's time for more big developers to take the plunge.
  28. Aug 30, 2020
    9
    VR几经浮沉在快要绝迹之时终于迎来了第一款全方位展示VR可能性的作品。本作的VR体验几近完美,无死角的展示了何谓沉浸性体验,和其他游戏一比真可谓降维打击。无愧于VR类AAA大作的开山之作。鉴于其类型之独创性实在是难以对比且加以评论。一句话哪怕只是为了玩这个游戏,我以为买个Oculus是值得的。如果抛开VR来评论的话,本作继承了半条命一贯出色的FPS射击手感且糅合了不少饶有趣味的解谜要素。除此之外,本作在恐怖类游戏的氛围营造也是登峰造极尤其是Jeff关卡堪称完美复刻了暴君的压迫感。最后关卡神海式的火爆舞台连轴转也颇为不错。哪怕除去VR元素,本身也是一款十分出色的游戏。VR则让其如虎添翼。真的是本世代不可不玩的神作。VR几经浮沉在快要绝迹之时终于迎来了第一款全方位展示VR可能性的作品。本作的VR体验几近完美,无死角的展示了何谓沉浸性体验,和其他游戏一比真可谓降维打击。无愧于VR类AAA大作的开山之作。鉴于其类型之独创性实在是难以对比且加以评论。一句话哪怕只是为了玩这个游戏,我以为买个Oculus是值得的。如果抛开VR来评论的话,本作继承了半条命一贯出色的FPS射击手感且糅合了不少饶有趣味的解谜要素。除此之外,本作在恐怖类游戏的氛围营造也是登峰造极尤其是Jeff关卡堪称完美复刻了暴君的压迫感。最后关卡神海式的火爆舞台连轴转也颇为不错。哪怕除去VR元素,本身也是一款十分出色的游戏。VR则让其如虎添翼。真的是本世代不可不玩的神作。
  29. Apr 8, 2020
    9
    A must for VR fans and a great introduction for VR newcomers. A great sci-fi story with ambitious environments and mechanics. Mind bending experience for sure. Some things that could've been implemented are not here, like melee combat or more direct physical contact with the enemies and more physical puzzles. Also grabbing corners or objects to peek like in The Walking Dead Saints andA must for VR fans and a great introduction for VR newcomers. A great sci-fi story with ambitious environments and mechanics. Mind bending experience for sure. Some things that could've been implemented are not here, like melee combat or more direct physical contact with the enemies and more physical puzzles. Also grabbing corners or objects to peek like in The Walking Dead Saints and Sinners would have make an even greater immersive VR experience.
    Even with those little things, the game does a ton of other things better that any other VR game and is in another league completely.

    As a fan of the Half-Life games for 15 years, i cried and wept for almost 15 minutes as i experienced the ending.

    A 9.5 from me.
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  30. Mar 16, 2021
    10
    its half life 3. thats it. thats the review. its the perfect game. literally nothing wrong with it. all praise gaben our lord and saviour
  31. 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.
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  32. Dec 9, 2020
    10
    When I started playing this game I thought I was about to play one of the best VR games ever made.
    I was completely wrong.
    I was about to play one of the best games ever, period
  33. Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Один из лучших проектов существующих на платформе VR. Ещё и по великолепной вселенной Half Life
  34. May 3, 2020
    10
    I cry cause this game was sooo impressive. When I was kid i use to dream about something like that, and now it cames true. You MUST play it. VR is on, and it will change every thing.
  35. Apr 18, 2020
    9
    Breakthrough VR experience -- immersive, compelling, innovative. Although I hated Jeff, the chapters with horror elements really show the genre's VR potential.
  36. 161
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Потрясающая игра, невероятная детализация, проработка, атмосфера - все на высшем уровне. Эта игра была мечтой для всех поклонников серии и она стала явью. Море отсылок, куча деталей и интересных механик - игра вроде и оперирует уже привычными в VR вещами, однако КАК она это делает! 10/10!Потрясающая игра, невероятная детализация, проработка, атмосфера - все на высшем уровне. Эта игра была мечтой для всех поклонников серии и она стала явью. Море отсылок, куча деталей и интересных механик - игра вроде и оперирует уже привычными в VR вещами, однако КАК она это делает! 10/10!
  37. Apr 5, 2020
    9
    Valve has done it again! One of the only companys that would push a medium that isnt widely adopted and making it a must buy. In a year where TLOU2 and Cyberpunk2077 will release, I can say without a doubt this will remain my GOTY.

    This game was simply amazing in every way. Even on a lower end VR headset that I played on (Samsung Odyssey HMD+) this game was stunning. The attention to
    Valve has done it again! One of the only companys that would push a medium that isnt widely adopted and making it a must buy. In a year where TLOU2 and Cyberpunk2077 will release, I can say without a doubt this will remain my GOTY.

    This game was simply amazing in every way. Even on a lower end VR headset that I played on (Samsung Odyssey HMD+) this game was stunning. The attention to detail in the graphics and the pure amount of interactivity are nothing short of spectacular. The way the gameplay is built around the grabbity gloves also is so intuitive and easy to use i had a blast anytime I had to use them (which is all the time)

    The story is suitably Half Life. HL oozes through every interaction of every character, level, voive and so on. The atmosphere is so enthralling that the game is hard to put down. Its so well done that its making me want to replay through HL 1 & 2 again just bc I am so sucked into the universe again. There are sections of the game that also go full horror and creep and its so much more immersive in VR.

    I played on the normal difficulty and found it a perfect balance of challenge and enjoyment. The game clocked in at around 13 hours for me which I found perfect. Any longer and I think it would have overstayed its welcome for a first time experience in VR.
    The gameplay CONSTANTLY throws new challenges at you. Every time youre just getting used to one mechanic, the game throws something new at you. it really keeps you on your toes.

    I could go on and on about the positives about the game. Its certainly not perfect though. While I'd say 95% of the game is extremely intuitive, there are definitely parts that you scratch your head as you figure out what to do next. The game barley gives any help at all and its up to you as an experienced gamer to figure out some of the puzzles yourself. Unless you are a total beginner at video games, you will eventually figure out what to do. But if youre a first time gamer and just jumping into this, good luck.

    Overall this game is a masterpiece in my eyes. To push the medium of VR to the next level and making this a reason to get VR is a serious accomplishment. I highly recommend this game to fans of the franchise and newcomers alike. The gameplay and atmosphere are too good to pass up.

    Kudos to Valve, you've done it again!
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  38. Jun 18, 2020
    10
    An excellent addition to the Half-Life series and both an amazing game and vr game at that
  39. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    There is even nothing to say, another masterpiece from the Valve company! 10 out of 10 !
  40. Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Best
    game Ever VR OR non VR Oh And If you see a review with 0 score those didnt really play the game
  41. Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Valve has taken things to the next level with this game.

    I've been playing video games since the Atari and NES, and have had some excellent gaming experiences, but this game is fantastic! I played this game using an HP Reverb G2. My system is an i7-10700k OC, 32gb Ram, NVME SSD, and RTX 3090. Getting the game to run 90hz at full settings and full resolution on the G2 was a challenge
    Valve has taken things to the next level with this game.

    I've been playing video games since the Atari and NES, and have had some excellent gaming experiences, but this game is fantastic! I played this game using an HP Reverb G2. My system is an i7-10700k OC, 32gb Ram, NVME SSD, and RTX 3090. Getting the game to run 90hz at full settings and full resolution on the G2 was a challenge even on my beefy setup, but it looks and feels fantastic.

    I really enjoyed all of the ways the game immerses you into the half-life world. I felt like I was have a brand new gaming experience multiple times during my playthrough. I was very sad when the game ended, but I am hoping that they make a VR sequel. Valve has definitely set the bar for what VR can achieve, I just hope other companies can create similar experiences, so far nothing comes close.

    It may be a bit expensive to get the full experience in this game, but if you can afford it, you owe it to yourself to get the setup just for this game.
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  42. Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The best VR game ever made and surprisingly is a Half Life game. After 13 years this is a return to form by Valve, with a truly satisfying entry in the franchise. The gameplay, visuals, sound, music and voice acting is all top of the top. The narrative answers many questions but makes even more new ones for the future, and has an ending that will make any Half Life fan exited for what’s toThe best VR game ever made and surprisingly is a Half Life game. After 13 years this is a return to form by Valve, with a truly satisfying entry in the franchise. The gameplay, visuals, sound, music and voice acting is all top of the top. The narrative answers many questions but makes even more new ones for the future, and has an ending that will make any Half Life fan exited for what’s to come. Masterpiece. Expand
  43. Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely Fantastic.
    A few hiccups here and there but it really is the best VR game out there. Can't wait for mods and workshop content !
  44. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Fantastic over the top next gen graphics. Runs really well even on older systems (I have a GTX-970 i5-6400 with 32 GB RAM) I was concerned that it would struggle but not at all. Great characters. Great story. Great game mechanics. I really don't know what else to say. It's ..... great. If you have a VR this is a no brainer buy. This is what you've been waiting for since youFantastic over the top next gen graphics. Runs really well even on older systems (I have a GTX-970 i5-6400 with 32 GB RAM) I was concerned that it would struggle but not at all. Great characters. Great story. Great game mechanics. I really don't know what else to say. It's ..... great. If you have a VR this is a no brainer buy. This is what you've been waiting for since you bought VR. If you don't have a VR headset then this is a fantastic time to get one, buy this game and stand in awe of what humanity has accomplished.

    Just wanted to add that a lot of people complain about the lack of multiple weapons but I think that adds to the realism personally.
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  45. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is a landmark on the VR Games Industry. This has brought VR to the mainstream!!
  46. Aug 9, 2020
    7
    Eu queria entender qual é o problema da Valve para não trazer o Half-Life 3, invés disso trouxeram um jogo VR, e bem chatinho por sinal, não recomendo.
  47. Oct 24, 2020
    10
    Best VR game and one of the best game I've played in general.
    Buy it now and you won't regret.
  48. Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Alyx is an amazing game. It's the first VR title that actually makes real use of the platform. It is immersive, engaging, and challenging with a defined story. I'm a fan and early adopter of VR tech, but I untill Alyx I was never blown away.

    Granted it's far shorter than I'd like, and the AI could use a little work. But it's a game changer!
  49. Jun 8, 2020
    10
    Fantastic visuals, combat and story. This game really shows that VR is not a gimmick but instead a tool to exasperate the gameplay and visuals to an amazing extent.

    I can not wait until we get another VR title from Valve.
  50. Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Лучше игры в марте не было. Лучшие игра на VR. Молодцы Valve так дальше. Они никогда не построют.
  51. Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Half-life Alyx simply sets a new (crow)bar for VR games and gaming in general.
  52. 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.
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  53. 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!
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  54. 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!
  55. gyk
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This is the best VR game, a breakthrough technology. Reaching a whole new level.
  56. 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.
  57. Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Самая лучшая VR игра.
    Оптимизация на высоте, как всегда валв делают игры для людей и от людей.
  58. Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Это идеально, не заметил ничего отрицательного
  59. Mar 26, 2020
    10
    ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА ДЛЯ VR. В ней прекрасно всё: от графики до сюжета. Настоятельно рекомендую!!!!!!
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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 ) :)
  64. 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
  65. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Valve again made a breakthrough in the gaming industry. Also finally there will be no holes in the plot.
  66. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    At this moment, best VR game ever

    Я считаю, ради этой игры даже VR купить не жалко, разве потом наскучит, но после того, как стартанула Alyx, пойдут нормальные AAA-проекты на VR, правда, это уже вопрос времени...
  67. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    That game is the best game in that year. Half life increase vr popularity and vr gameplay to the next level
  68. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    I never been so immersed in any game before. I literally took my hands up to protect myself when he hit me with he's stun gun (11/10) game!!
  69. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    It's a beautiful game. I've finished it in about 19 hours and want more. :) Also I'd like next games in half-life universe to support VR. Thanks, Valve! :)
  70. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    There's nothing I can say which hasn't already been said. I've had my Vive since it first launched, and I've played a lot of VR games in that time. This game makes everything else I've played (with the exception of BeatSaber) seem obsolete by comparison. It is simply the best VR game ever made, and one of the best video games I've ever experienced. The gameplay is intuitive and immersive,There's nothing I can say which hasn't already been said. I've had my Vive since it first launched, and I've played a lot of VR games in that time. This game makes everything else I've played (with the exception of BeatSaber) seem obsolete by comparison. It is simply the best VR game ever made, and one of the best video games I've ever experienced. The gameplay is intuitive and immersive, I never had any issues moving around or grabbing objects. The combat is exhilarating and terrifying, I've never been more scared by a game. The graphics, even on my low settings, are the best of any VR title. In these regards and many others, no other game even comes close. This is the killer app for VR and it is an absolute necessity for anyone with a headset. Expand
  71. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    HALF-LİFE 3 CONFİRMED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 G-Man time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111G-ordon freeMAN
  72. THz
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Восхитительная игра! Единственное, после неё играть в обычные PC игры стало скучно, хочу все в VR!
  73. Apr 10, 2020
    10
    the best VR game in the world! No joke! 10/10!!! Must buy, absolutely! I want more!
  74. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Absolutely perfect in every way. Valve went above and beyond once again. Also one of the most intense experiences you can have in VR or otherwise!
  75. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Valve умеют "своевременно" удивлять народ.
    Пожалуй если и можно выдвинуть VR проект на GOTY, то Alyx будет явно иметь немалые шансы на победу.
    Если и есть что сказать по поводу игры, то можно бесконечно говорить о механиках взаимодействия и интерактива в целом.
    Valve умеют "своевременно" удивлять народ.
    Пожалуй если и можно выдвинуть VR проект на GOTY, то Alyx будет явно иметь немалые шансы на победу.
    Если и есть что сказать по поводу игры, то можно бесконечно говорить о механиках взаимодействия и интерактива в целом.
  76. Mar 28, 2020
    10
    This is best VR game ever, some things not work (open bottles...) but overall its a fun and sometimes scary game. Need more
  77. Mar 28, 2020
    10
    This is what VR was meant to be. Once again Valve shows how it's done. I havent been this exited about playing a game since forever. Only bad thing is that all other VR games i used to enjoy now feels like garbage..
  78. Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Оцениваю лишь только по причине того, что это и так безоговорочно отличная игра, хоть я в неё и не сумел поиграть.
  79. Apr 3, 2020
    9
    An exceptional VR game, I wish there was a bit more difficulty but as far as most of the game design choices go i think they made the right ones. I still think the best VR experiences are in racing & flying simulators but i guess that's even more expense for people.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
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  83. 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
  84. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    This is the VR game we have been waiting for, hopefully this will start a trend in the game industry. It was definitely worth the 13 year wait.
  85. Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Insane throughout and the ending was wild! This sets a whole new bar for games, and it makes me eager to see what valve may have in store for us in the coming years.
  86. Apr 8, 2020
    9
    Absolute masterpiece. Valve has yet again released revolutionary Half-Life title.
    I only have my cheap old Oculus Rift, but the experience is breathtaking, the level of detail, immersion and just how much you can do with the environment.
    Wonderful game, I can say that this one will be played in the future to have nostalgia trip, just like Half-Life 1 and Half-Life 2 are played on the
    Absolute masterpiece. Valve has yet again released revolutionary Half-Life title.
    I only have my cheap old Oculus Rift, but the experience is breathtaking, the level of detail, immersion and just how much you can do with the environment.
    Wonderful game, I can say that this one will be played in the future to have nostalgia trip, just like Half-Life 1 and Half-Life 2 are played on the current day.

    I have to give it 9/10 though because the VR audience seems to be rabid.
    They're calling everyone who doesn't think that VR is the lord and savior of gaming "idiot, poor" etc.
    And nobody who doesn't think that EVERYTHING is better through VR haven't apparently tried VR.
    I got bullied, I got harassed and others just joined the crowd to do that.

    Fantastic game, however I don't want to be seen as its "fanbase".
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  87. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    I've never had so much fun in a video game. Valve continues to deliver on their high quality games. The story is absolutely amazing, I teared up and I haven't played half life 1 or 2. So as an entry to the series, this really met my expectations. Exceeded them in fact.
  88. Apr 1, 2020
    9
    The entire game without a doubt blew me away. Borderline favorite Half-life game of all time. The graphics, gunplay, even small things like lighting just bring the game a completely new and fresh feel. Absolutely recommend!
  89. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Again, Valve has delivered a game that sets a standard for a genre. The best VR experience on the market, any headset can be used to experienced (I use Vive, no problems). The graphics are amazing, I'm in awe every time I play it. A good example would be when enemies or other characters are on screen, it feels like they're really there. No seriously, it feels like they are right in frontAgain, Valve has delivered a game that sets a standard for a genre. The best VR experience on the market, any headset can be used to experienced (I use Vive, no problems). The graphics are amazing, I'm in awe every time I play it. A good example would be when enemies or other characters are on screen, it feels like they're really there. No seriously, it feels like they are right in front of me, I actually get scared some times (No jumpscares, just enemies coming up behind you when you aren't paying attention). If you have VR, you HAVE to play this game, if its 5 years from now or tomorrow, this is an experience that CANNOT be missed. Expand
  90. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Very good game, gaben like, i am cu te. A wait continues half-life 3. Alyx is cool
  91. Apr 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aún no siendo un juego perfecto, está varios peldaños por encima del resto de juegos VR, mecánicas muy pulidas, música espectacular, una trama a la altura y la experiencia inigualable de poder vividlo en persona gracias a la VR.

    El 10 se lo lleva básicamente porque este es y será un juego recordado dentro de muchos años y que marca una calidad a seguir por el resto, cosa que solo logran los mejores.
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  92. Apr 2, 2020
    9
    Best VR game so far. Alyx easily puts ALL other so-called VR games into the category of toys and experimental demos. Best optimization for VR so far, very careful exploit of VR potentials in controlling and storytelling, straightforward but immersive plots, references to previous Half-Life series (Nah I am too young to have played them.) All the hard work by Valve seeks to push the gameBest VR game so far. Alyx easily puts ALL other so-called VR games into the category of toys and experimental demos. Best optimization for VR so far, very careful exploit of VR potentials in controlling and storytelling, straightforward but immersive plots, references to previous Half-Life series (Nah I am too young to have played them.) All the hard work by Valve seeks to push the game industry to a new era. Expand
  93. Sep 28, 2020
    10
    This Game is the first good vr game that i could think of the story is amazing the gameplay is also amazing the scenery the lighting
  94. Apr 3, 2020
    10
    This game is freaking amazing. It just oozes charisma. Its scary in the right places, and funny in the right places. The story is incredible. The voice acting is top notch. The guns sound punchy and loud. The environments are beautiful with amazing textures and particle effects. It plays well room scale and sitting down. The ending is maybe the most interesting in all of the half lifeThis game is freaking amazing. It just oozes charisma. Its scary in the right places, and funny in the right places. The story is incredible. The voice acting is top notch. The guns sound punchy and loud. The environments are beautiful with amazing textures and particle effects. It plays well room scale and sitting down. The ending is maybe the most interesting in all of the half life series. I cant say enough good things about this game. If you have a vr headset, GET THIS GAME!!! if you don't have a vr headset... well, you might wanna get one, because this is legit the most fun you can have playing a video game right now. Expand
  95. Apr 3, 2020
    10
    We need more HALF-LIFE VR!!!
    Лучшая игра всей серии, да что там, такого сюжета я не видел нигде. Где то на 5-м часу игры думаешь "ну, всё, игра меня ничем не сможет удивить" и буквально на следующей главе начинается такое, что впадает в память и что я буду вспоминать долгие годы. И что самое приятное-детали, реиграбельность у игры такая же, как у второй халвы, т.е. проходить её можно
    We need more HALF-LIFE VR!!!
    Лучшая игра всей серии, да что там, такого сюжета я не видел нигде. Где то на 5-м часу игры думаешь "ну, всё, игра меня ничем не сможет удивить" и буквально на следующей главе начинается такое, что впадает в память и что я буду вспоминать долгие годы. И что самое приятное-детали, реиграбельность у игры такая же, как у второй халвы, т.е. проходить её можно бесконечно, а получать ачивки-одно сплошное удовольствие. Уход Лэйдлоу меня и выпуск новой халвы меня шокировал и немного добавил скептиза во время прохождения, но под финал и на момент прохождения я понял-в команде Valve работают гениальные люди, которые любят Half-Life и методом глубины вселенной и деталей делают игру бессмертной. Браво!
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  96. Apr 3, 2020
    10
    The most immersive game experience I have ever had.. The sound / graphics design of this game combines perfectly to always trick your brain into thinking everything is a bit too real... The game developers read my every move so well it was almost more terrifying than the goddamn headcrabs!
  97. Apr 3, 2020
    10
    It's not half life 3 but it's really good, not as good as half life 2 but it's pretty good bruh
  98. Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Это потрясающая игра во всех смыслах. Здесь многое для себя найдут занимательным те кто идут за красивой графикой, и та кто идут за восхитительным сюжетом. Я же отношу себя ко вторым))) Таких ощущений я не испытывал давно при прохождении игр. Огромная благодарность компании Valve за то что не забыли за столько лет как нужно делать настоящее игры. Просто нет слов. Это лучшее во чтот я игралЭто потрясающая игра во всех смыслах. Здесь многое для себя найдут занимательным те кто идут за красивой графикой, и та кто идут за восхитительным сюжетом. Я же отношу себя ко вторым))) Таких ощущений я не испытывал давно при прохождении игр. Огромная благодарность компании Valve за то что не забыли за столько лет как нужно делать настоящее игры. Просто нет слов. Это лучшее во чтот я играл за последние несколько лет. Expand
  99. Apr 3, 2020
    10
    A game that gives emotions from the start, although in the middle of the game, it becomes boring, but by the end it begins to unfold. I really liked the component related to hide and seek. I consider it a great continuation of the series and a hint of the next part.
  100. Apr 4, 2020
    10
    Not just the best VR game I have every played, but one of the best games I have ever played. In response to the salty reviewers calling VR a gimmick, you have no idea what you are talking about. It does exactly what it's designed to do, it immerses you in the game world and gives you a realistic sense of scale. It's not like they advertised this as anything other than a VR game, so notNot just the best VR game I have every played, but one of the best games I have ever played. In response to the salty reviewers calling VR a gimmick, you have no idea what you are talking about. It does exactly what it's designed to do, it immerses you in the game world and gives you a realistic sense of scale. It's not like they advertised this as anything other than a VR game, so not sure why it's getting 0's from morons upset that its not a standard FPS with keyboard and mouse. If you have VR or are curious about it I would absolutely recommend this game. If you are an idiot and a miserable person you probably won't like it. Expand
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 69
  2. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. 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.
  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. 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.