Half-Life

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  1. CodyZamboni
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made. Immersive storytelling, epic action, game play, all still a total wow even today. Revolutionary at the time of release, I played this sucker in 1999, I was so blown away by this tale of nerdy scientist who's forced to turn into a crow bar wielding bad ass when everything goes ultra crazy when his research team unlocks a inter-dimensionalOne of the greatest games ever made. Immersive storytelling, epic action, game play, all still a total wow even today. Revolutionary at the time of release, I played this sucker in 1999, I was so blown away by this tale of nerdy scientist who's forced to turn into a crow bar wielding bad ass when everything goes ultra crazy when his research team unlocks a inter-dimensional portal. Good fun.… Expand
  2. Damnsonwhereyou
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece by Valve. One of the best game game I've ever played. Story line of the game is great, way more better than those games with beautiful graphic but terrible story line. And now i am still waiting for Half-life 3
  3. G1GN_pH
    Dec 11, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Run, Think, Shoot, Live. This is still one of the greatest games i played. As the modding community for Half-Life is still very active, that made Half-Life whole. Story plot is awesome and all but, sometimes puzzles are too hard and can lead you to nowhere. But hey! That doesn't mean that the game is not cool!… Expand
  4. SrPepe
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    PROS:
    •Muy innovador en todo sentido, un antes y después en la industria.
    •Una historia impresionante en todo sentido, te metes mucho en el personaje y sentís todo el desastre que está ocurriendo. •A pesar de los 20 años, el juego se sigue sintiendo muy fresco, y te seguís asustando mucho con los enemigos. •Un final abierto que te deja moribundo de ganas por empezar el 2. •Grandes    PROS:
    •Muy innovador en todo sentido, un antes y después en la industria.
    •Una historia impresionante en todo sentido, te metes mucho en el personaje y sentís todo el desastre que está ocurriendo.
    •A pesar de los 20 años, el juego se sigue sintiendo muy fresco, y te seguís asustando mucho con los enemigos.
    •Un final abierto que te deja moribundo de ganas por empezar el 2.
    •Grandes jefes y una memorable batalla final contra Nihilanth.

    CONTRAS:
    •Muchas veces te perdes jugando y no sabes como seguir.    … Expand
  5. Panica3643D
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Для своего времени игра просто бомба! Классика жанра.
  6. DreamEaglr
    Apr 8, 2020
    8
    Отличный шутер, но дизайн уровней ужасен.

    Игра хорошо вносит разнообразие в геймплей, чередуя то монстров, то врагов с огнестрелом, но к сожалению, в солдат стрелять абсолютно уныло.
  7. boredboredbored
    Jul 23, 2019
    9
    I won't reiterate what over three thousand other people have said. This is an amazing game. But I've been replaying it recently and what sticks out like a sore thumb is the terrible control of your character. He slips and slides everywhere like the floor is slicked with oil, and ladders are a near impossibility to navigate without taking damage.
  8. gautamkumar633
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece first person shooter. Revolutionized the gaming industry and fps genre.
  9. LasPlays
    Nov 20, 2017
    9
    Para aclarar, yo juegue una versión "Pirata" que estaba en español... por lo que se el audio de Steam anda perfecto así que yo solo voy a decir mis experiencias con la versión trucada jaja.

    El jugo me parece que esta muy bien, su dificultad esta muy bien, si sabes como jugarlo se te hace fácil en algunas zonas, los graficos para la fecha en que salio están muy bien y la verdad que es    Para aclarar, yo juegue una versión "Pirata" que estaba en español... por lo que se el audio de Steam anda perfecto así que yo solo voy a decir mis experiencias con la versión trucada jaja.

    El jugo me parece que esta muy bien, su dificultad esta muy bien, si sabes como jugarlo se te hace fácil en algunas zonas, los graficos para la fecha en que salio están muy bien y la verdad que es un excelente juego para pasar el rato en tu tiempo libre o simplemente para pasarla bien.    … Expand
  10. Garybaldo
    Mar 3, 2020
    8
    This game not only has defined what shooters are today and broke infinite amounts of new ground in the gaming industry back in its day; it has also aged incredibly well and it's still a very fun game when compared to newer titles.
  11. AnalythicAld
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the first sequel and breakthrough of Valve, it is a game a bit rusty and old that is still history and famous in the world of videogames, giving way to Counter Strike 1.6, Half life is the root of the counter strike that today in many days and possibly you play, and even though it was difficult at that time to schedule games and it was the only thing that could be done, Goldsrc overcame many barriers that some games at that time did not overcome, of there Valve decided to create Source Engine, the engine that gave birth to more games like Counter Strike Global Offensive, until the engine was updated, giving more progress advancing to the hud and the games that used the engine engine engine, and even now there are better games (among them the one used the engine Source Engine first, and then Source Engine 2 is Half Life 2) that this and others, always Half Life will mark history as the first game and the root where more Valve projects were born, Thanks Gooseman, Thanks Gaben, Thanks Valve, Thanks Steam! And thanks to all the team that worked for years in Team Fortress. Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2, Counter Strike Global Offensive, Counter Strike Source, Counter Strike 1.6, Half Life 2, Half Life 2 Episode 1, Half Life 2 Episode 2, and ... probably in some year , Half Life 3 ...… Expand
  12. LoletinAlexis
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    Half-Life, despite not being perfect, is the resolution of a study that would end up revolutionizing the world of video games directly and indirectly.

    *STORY*: You are Gordon Freeman, a scientist at the Black Mesa Research Center, a subway and ultra-secret scientific complex. The story places us at the beginning of a working day that should be like any other day. However, during the    Half-Life, despite not being perfect, is the resolution of a study that would end up revolutionizing the world of video games directly and indirectly.

    *STORY*: You are Gordon Freeman, a scientist at the Black Mesa Research Center, a subway and ultra-secret scientific complex.
    The story places us at the beginning of a working day that should be like any other day. However, during the experiment something doesn't go as planned and Freeman opens an interdimensional hole that gives access to a parallel world called Xen, which is populated by extraterrestrial creatures.

    I'll be straightforward: the story, despite being highly endorsed by the gaming community, has seemed to me a disaster.
    Don't get me wrong, the script is very interesting and in 1998 it would be a marvel, but today I think the narrative and how you are told the story is not at a decent level. I understood almost nothing of what was happening on the screen and I had to resort to external means.
    However, as I said, what they tell finally seems great to me, looking forward to the next one in the saga.
    And the HEV Suit... The suit directly turns Freeman into a God or a Doom Slayer.

    *GAMEPLAY*: Half-Life was the playable revolution of the late 1990s. Say no more.

    *GRAPHICS*: It hasn't aged badly at all graphically (and in general), I'd even say it was pretty top of the line in its day.
    Artistically, it's creaking more, but nothing serious.

    *SOUND*: I don't find anything remarkable. Well, actually I do, that dubbing is horrible, but it was 1998.

    *INNOVATION*: Half-Life was the revolution at a narrative level (although I'm not convinced by this section) and at a playable level of the 90s. A video game legend.    … Expand
  13. CoKronakan
    Jan 30, 2018
    8
    An Awesome Classic game that changed games back then. This game has a solid and original story to it's core. Great immersive music is also present in the game. And the mechanics are pretty polished. Gameplay is very good, and easy going with the player, although the HUD is pretty slow at times. Graphics hold up even for today, considering that they are 20 years old. The game is veryAn Awesome Classic game that changed games back then. This game has a solid and original story to it's core. Great immersive music is also present in the game. And the mechanics are pretty polished. Gameplay is very good, and easy going with the player, although the HUD is pretty slow at times. Graphics hold up even for today, considering that they are 20 years old. The game is very frustrating every now and then, when it forces you to guess what you have to do. Which is great for some gamers, but not for all. The total lack of a pointer or objective hint (at least) was definitely needed. For this game was programmed to make you fail. After all this the difficulty of this game is appreciated, but also frustrating after a very short amount of time.… Expand
  14. gold
    Aug 29, 2019
    8
    Есть очень важный для меня минус который очень сильно мешал - вы будете (наверно) смеяться, но это прицел. Он вообще не заметен и пока разглядишь его, прицелишся тебя могут убить. Я понимаю, что прицел на середине экрана, и можно просто сфокусировать на него (середину экрана) врага, но в суматохе боя это вообще не удобно. А так весёлый шутер, непонятный хоть и линейный, но можноЕсть очень важный для меня минус который очень сильно мешал - вы будете (наверно) смеяться, но это прицел. Он вообще не заметен и пока разглядишь его, прицелишся тебя могут убить. Я понимаю, что прицел на середине экрана, и можно просто сфокусировать на него (середину экрана) врага, но в суматохе боя это вообще не удобно. А так весёлый шутер, непонятный хоть и линейный, но можно смириться. Долгий.
    Итог: 8.666/10    … Expand
  15. KingJailson
    May 30, 2018
    10
    Agradeço meu Deus Gaben por ter criado essa obra de arte da face da terra s2
  16. PalpetineSheev
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    How can I even talk about this game? The influence that is has had on the videogame industry as a whole is so huge that there is literally nothing I could say anything about this and do it justice.
  17. enei200
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    It's the game that defined all the FPS games. A legend, which is still fun to play these days. A Must-Play for sure.
  18. greenbey
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
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    Its a masterpiece for its year.
    A true fps classic.
    Story is really good.
    Level is design is perfect until you go to space.
  19. DrDayton
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Half Life is a game you must have experienced at least once in your lifetime. It might be a little old and has not the best graphics (anymore) but it has his own charm, which lasts until this day. Thank you Valve!
  20. Regarnoy
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Лучшая игра на кончиках пальцев. Советую всем лучше чем готика 2 !!!!!!!!!!!
  21. Hayter
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    А ведь когда-нибудь, я буду сидеть и рассказывать маленьким ньюфагам о том, как играл в первую Халву.
  22. LordFarquad
    Apr 3, 2020
    9
    Игра мне очень понравилась, для 1998 года это просто нечто! Очень интересный геймплей и сюжет, но есть один минус, что игра очень долгая, и для полного ее прохождения мне понадобилось 15 часов, начинает надоедать играть, но не дают заскучать разные и интересные локации. 9 из 10.Игра мне очень понравилась, для 1998 года это просто нечто! Очень интересный геймплей и сюжет, но есть один минус, что игра очень долгая, и для полного ее прохождения мне понадобилось 15 часов, начинает надоедать играть, но не дают заскучать разные и интересные локации. 9 из 10.
  23. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
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  24. SilverOrlov
    Oct 5, 2019
    10
    Do I really need to write anything here? It seems to me that this name is known to any player in this World who caused the appearance of the game.
  25. ITHIRSIZI
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    It is a game that is the father of FPS games that revolutionized the year and helped shape the gaming community. It is a game that people who are interested in FPS should definitely play!
  26. Sayanora
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    OYUN DÜNYASININ EN ÖNDE YÜRÜYEN BAYRAKTARIDIR "HALF LİFE"...
    Half life gibi çoğu filmden daha güzel bir senaryosu olan, ama özellikle de bunu mükemmel bir şekilde, Gordon Freemanın yerinde sen varmışsın gibi oynatması, hatta sırf bu nedenle Freemanın hiç konuşmaması,araya cutscene vermemesi, her an seni yalnız, tek başına ıssız yerlerde çaresiz dolaşıyormuş hissiyatı vermesi, Freemanın    OYUN DÜNYASININ EN ÖNDE YÜRÜYEN BAYRAKTARIDIR "HALF LİFE"...
    Half life gibi çoğu filmden daha güzel bir senaryosu olan, ama özellikle de bunu mükemmel bir şekilde, Gordon Freemanın yerinde sen varmışsın gibi oynatması, hatta sırf bu nedenle Freemanın hiç konuşmaması,araya cutscene vermemesi, her an seni yalnız, tek başına ıssız yerlerde çaresiz dolaşıyormuş hissiyatı vermesi, Freemanın bitmek tükenmek bilmeyen azmini, pes etmemesini an ve an yaşatması, atmosferi, müzikleriyle, çıkan her oyunuyla kendinden önceki fps oyun kültürünü yerden yere vuran, fps oyunlarını şaha kaldıran, kendinden önceki doom gibi serilere karşı çıkıp bir fpsnin hikaye de anlatabileceğini gösteren, kendinden sonra gelecek mw gibi serilere yol gösteren bir BAŞYAPIT!.    … Expand
  27. COTOR
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    Лучше игры человечество по прежнему не придумало.
  28. KrauserFear
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Man i played it in 2020 the feel like it was really good on those days even I wasn't there now I can understand why half life greatest of all time
  29. NightElves
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    Worlds greatest FPS game back then and still is. Best intro ever created it puts you in the right mood and the story...…….THE STORY people. Valve knows how to tell a great story through gaming. No wonder it was Game of the Year 1998
  30. Bottlecaps
    Jun 17, 2019
    8
    Half-life 1 , if doom and wolfensien pioneered the fps genre Half-life redefined it but like both of those games half life shows its age but when the game is 21 years old showing a little age is not a big deal.its hard reviewing this title because i know i didn't like it as much as every one else and that probably has something to do with its age. the sheer amount of universal acclaim thisHalf-life 1 , if doom and wolfensien pioneered the fps genre Half-life redefined it but like both of those games half life shows its age but when the game is 21 years old showing a little age is not a big deal.its hard reviewing this title because i know i didn't like it as much as every one else and that probably has something to do with its age. the sheer amount of universal acclaim this game has is kinda astonishing.

    Story: you're name is Gordon freeman and you are an everyday scientist thrust into a grand inter dimensional conflict and your only real goal is survival. sure the story concept sounds good but characters die or are silent, witch is where the game shows its age . sometimes silent protagonists work if you can have them emote in other ways like more recently doom guy in the doom remakes or facial reactions like in legend of zelda. still for the time the story is really good it just hasn't aged the best but even still i think world building was the games best strength not its story
    Story:7.5/10

    world building: creating an interesting world that your game takes place in is the actual anti ageing solution to keeping a game relevant ( star wars did it for film ) and half-life was not the first one to make an interesting world but it was the first one to do it this well. most of the story telling is environmental everything you learn about black messa is from exploring it at first the scientists seem innocent and will act innocent because they don't see them selves as having done anything wrong, all the creatures feel like they have their own spot on the food chain and having a lot of different human npcs really helps the worldbuilding as well , with different factions the world feels more than just yours and that makes it feel bigger than the black messa facility.
    World building 10/10

    Graphics: for its time the game looks great, hell it still looks fairly good today. the animations are slick but a little to the point. the guns look great and are rendered in a detail that makes you able to recognize what real life guns they actually are, the partical effects , and even lighting are really good for their time the only thing that' really shows its age graphically are the models they are all ridged and blocky.
    Graphics:8/10

    Game play: honestly this was the worst part of the game. it feels less like a game and more like a performance witch i suppose it emulates action movies, you pretty much have to traverse some parts perfectly or else you will not make it and it makes it even worst if you got in a bad save, this was frustrating at best and infuriating at worst. now i know its partially my fault but you basically have no room for error witch give this game a steep learning curve. things were easy to spot levels were designed in such a way i rarely got stuck on what to do next witch i find with old games is a something that happens a lot i did need to look up walkthroughs but mostly how am i to tackle combat encounters and not where to go.
    gameplay: 8/10

    Sound design: the music was good at its best and forgettable at its worst. the music is brings a mood to where you are and for most of black messa it feels like industrial rock and industrial sounds and the last few missions just sound like demonic gospel witch is fitting. guns sound snappy and crunchy and are really satisfying. explosions sound incredible. this is the earliest video game voice acting id consider good. lines are delivered really well and i didn't notice any awkward inconstancy in the acting
    Sound design: 7.5/10

    7.5+10+8+8+7.5=41
    41/5= 8.2/10

    Half life is a great game , despite its age and i think people should experience even if they don't understand its technological push there is enough world building to keep people interested. but i can see that the age is enough to keep people at bay but id like to tell peoople despite this game being 21 years old. its very much worth the less than 5 dollars i payed for it comeing with the valve complete pack that goes on sale alot witch means you can get this game and its spin offs and sequel(s) for dirt cheap.    … Expand
  31. fscrazymouse
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    best game in that time. I think it's good enough when I played in the year after it released
  32. Soullex
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    Koş, zıpla, sıkdan ibaret, ama o kadar iyi çalışıyor ki, günümüzde bile bu kadar iyi hissettiren, çok az oyun var.
  33. Moonman95
    Jun 12, 2019
    10
    This is the best shooter I have ever played. With menacing enemies, intriguing atmosphere, powerful weapons, and an engaging story and presentation makes for the best FPS of all time.
  34. Johnzin
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    An unforgettable game, a good story, awesome gameplay. One of the best games ever made.
  35. Babutto
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    It's just a legendary game. A masterpiece of its time. But I'll compare the one available in STEAM to the original I played decades ago.

    Pros.: - Models and animations. In the original one the guards used the whole fist to push the buttons which looked funny. Also, they look better. - Weapons were changed, sounds, it looks modern, newer. - The game is much faster. Cons.: -    It's just a legendary game. A masterpiece of its time. But I'll compare the one available in STEAM to the original I played decades ago.

    Pros.:
    - Models and animations. In the original one the guards used the whole fist to push the buttons which looked funny. Also, they look better.
    - Weapons were changed, sounds, it looks modern, newer.
    - The game is much faster.

    Cons.:
    - However, some scientists look worse (bushy hairstyle scientists - originals were better).
    - Some bugs are same - weird neurotic movements of the characters.    … Expand
  36. elolugo
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    Excellent game but outdated graphics by today's standards. Anyway, half-life is a must play for every gamer
  37. IrishPan
    Jul 8, 2022
    9
    Один из лучших шутеров да и вообще одна из лучших игр в истории 91/100
  38. RendRoy
    Jul 5, 2019
    9
    Fazla bir şey söylemeye gerek var mı ? ne desem boş harika bir oyun harika.
  39. Kreyt
    Aug 28, 2019
    8
    A game that everybody should play, this game done in the 90s does more things well than so much games actually
  40. Dave_Ravington
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    The original Half-Life has such a good plot and setting it's a must play. Never before has playing as a scientist breaking zombies heads open with a crowbar felt so fun. The game also throws a few puzzles here and there which allow or some variety of gameplay so it isn't just zombie whacking.
  41. MatthewDavisMed
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Half-Life is the single player First Person Shooter every fan of the genre needs to play. With clever puzzles, fun combat, and unique level design (minus the last level) that'll leave you wanting more once you're done. (Which we do get with it's even better sequel.)
  42. Lamur
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    "................................................................"
    ©Gordon Freeman
  43. gordonfreeman06
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    я обожаю эту игрую.МЫ играем за гордона фримена ученного в черной мезе.из-за неудачного эксперемента в черную мезу хлынули монстры из мира зен.
  44. Genek13
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    I played this game after outstanding sequel, which is on of the best FPS games ever made.
    It had it's charm, great story and shooting mechanics.
    Visual aspect in 2004 was little bit outdated, but for a game like this it had no influence on overall enjoyable playtrough.
  45. Im_just_playing
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Well, Half-Life is a fantastic game. Also, this is one of the best games that are officially meme (in a positive way).
  46. Gabzguy
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    Competente, com boa gameplay e um worldbuinding interessante, Half Life é um dos clássicos do genêro e um jogo de padrão de qualidade Valve, entretanto seu bom level design nao envelheceu bem com plataformas bem quebradas.
    9/10
  47. Bloodnes
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Шедевр своего времени, а сколько наиграно по сети...Эхххх таких игр нет, 10/10 только теплые воспоминания
  48. Jamalsaddam
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Its amazing amazing and good bruh play it lolololol pockala pee pockala auh
  49. talus151
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    Will always, always be one of the best games ever made. A true Masterpiece.
  50. DuckTearPopper
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Still a better game than its sequel even with the latter's superior graphics.
  51. Goiti_2002
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Este juego es un icono de el género y de los videojuegos en general. Es un juego casi obligatorio de jugar por su importancia. La historia no es nada del otro mundo, pero el como esta hecho, el hecho de que la historia en ningún momento se pare, de que no exista nadie narrando te lo que pasa pero la historia exista es una cosa que es muy realidmsta y interesante, en la vida, nadie nosEste juego es un icono de el género y de los videojuegos en general. Es un juego casi obligatorio de jugar por su importancia. La historia no es nada del otro mundo, pero el como esta hecho, el hecho de que la historia en ningún momento se pare, de que no exista nadie narrando te lo que pasa pero la historia exista es una cosa que es muy realidmsta y interesante, en la vida, nadie nos narra lo que pasa en nuestras vidas, pero nuestras vidas tiene una historia. El juego es un poco frustrante por temas que que ha envejecido pero no importa. Los gráficos son los mejores de su época y nada de esa época se le parece.… Expand
  52. teenageSpirit
    Jul 21, 2023
    8
    VERY IMPRESSIVE

    For the 98th it was definitely very good. Graphics, gameplay, storytelling. A story that still captivates to this day. Since I am a small fan of "X-Files", the game impressed me with this mystery. The only thing I didn't like and what made it a little boring to play was because you often don't understand where to go, what to do and stuff like that. In my opinion, it was    VERY IMPRESSIVE

    For the 98th it was definitely very good. Graphics, gameplay, storytelling. A story that still captivates to this day. Since I am a small fan of "X-Files", the game impressed me with this mystery. The only thing I didn't like and what made it a little boring to play was because you often don't understand where to go, what to do and stuff like that. In my opinion, it was possible to leave at least a couple of inscriptions somewhere in the corner of the screen what to do next. I understand that before all the games were like that, so this is my personal pen.
    For the atmosphere and for the sake of curiosity, you can play even now, even though it will be 10 years later, it will always be relevant.    … Expand
  53. kingjoh5
    Mar 8, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of epic proportions, the "Saving Private Ryan" of first-person shooters.
  54. ebb
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    an absolute classic with decent graphics(even for today) and amazing gameplay that everyone should play at least once.
    solid 10/10
  55. GregLobstery
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    half life 2 just comes off as boringly easy when compared to this game. this one is just better
  56. Sghiguobhjbjbvg
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Best old game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  57. nosTeD
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    Для меня это лучший шутер всех времён. Первый, в котором была полноценная, интересная история. Первый, применивший многие инновационные как для своего времени технологии. Это игра, которая установила высокую планку качества в своём жанре. Проработка мелочей в ней даже выше, чем в некоторых современных проектах. Люди до сих пор продолжают находить в ней секреты. Делать моды на её движке.Для меня это лучший шутер всех времён. Первый, в котором была полноценная, интересная история. Первый, применивший многие инновационные как для своего времени технологии. Это игра, которая установила высокую планку качества в своём жанре. Проработка мелочей в ней даже выше, чем в некоторых современных проектах. Люди до сих пор продолжают находить в ней секреты. Делать моды на её движке. Жаль, что нельзя поставить оценку выше. Для меня она топ 1 из всех игр и перепройдена мной больше раз, чем какая-либо другая игра независимо от жанра.… Expand
  58. yuriy_mosiychuk
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    A real legend. Excellent mechanics and graphics for 1998.
    The father of the second part.
    10/10 unambiguously.
  59. lorem
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    A game so innovative and amazing for its period, with a engaging story,
    managing to reinvent the well-known shooter genre.
  60. Jonneeyy
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Großartiger FPS. Das Spiel ist selbst in Jahr 2020 noch ein herausragendes Spiel.
  61. CrusaderJP
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    In the FPS genre, the level of innovation of this title is only comparable to the first Doom (1993). It is a game that marked a before and after in its genre, and the starting point for fantastic mods.
  62. RayZax
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    Although the graphics look outdated and the movement might feel a bit weird for newer players, I think this is still a masterpiece of a game.
    I got really immersed playing as Gordon and the story feels incredible, but it also has its downsides in my opinion. The last quarter of the game feels a bit stretched and I was constantly running low on ammon & health so I had to save and reload    Although the graphics look outdated and the movement might feel a bit weird for newer players, I think this is still a masterpiece of a game.
    I got really immersed playing as Gordon and the story feels incredible, but it also has its downsides in my opinion. The last quarter of the game feels a bit stretched and I was constantly running low on ammon & health so I had to save and reload multiple times a minute, but I can say that is being overshadowed by the cool experience the game grants.    … Expand
  63. SgAkErRu
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    Ну это классика. Сто раз уже перепроходил. Лучшая игра 98 года (и не только). Ну в общем хорошо тут все, сюжет, атмосфера, графон, геймплей, музон, локации. Без проблем играется в наше время, никаких проблем с управлением. Короче, однозначно одна из лучших игр на планете. [9.5/10]Ну это классика. Сто раз уже перепроходил. Лучшая игра 98 года (и не только). Ну в общем хорошо тут все, сюжет, атмосфера, графон, геймплей, музон, локации. Без проблем играется в наше время, никаких проблем с управлением. Короче, однозначно одна из лучших игр на планете. [9.5/10]
  64. ilya_zotov24
    Feb 22, 2021
    8
    _Good game _
  65. trifonas
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Well, i'm starting my review career, since you can't see the titles you've rated on this site (shame), you can only see them if you've reviewed them.
    Anyway, there is not a lot to say about this game, it's immersive, it's awesome, it's great 10/10 would play again many many times.
  66. Baltifru
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    You obviously don't need to hear from me that this game is cult, so I'll stick to this: having played it through for the first time in 2021, I can clearly see why Half-Life has its place in the Hall of Fame of videogames. Extraordinary sci-fi atmosphere for that time, digital voices, intriguing scenario: the game is absolutely unique and I now have a backward perspective on many games thatYou obviously don't need to hear from me that this game is cult, so I'll stick to this: having played it through for the first time in 2021, I can clearly see why Half-Life has its place in the Hall of Fame of videogames. Extraordinary sci-fi atmosphere for that time, digital voices, intriguing scenario: the game is absolutely unique and I now have a backward perspective on many games that I've played, that clearly take inspiration from it.… Expand
  67. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    10
    I'm not a fan of FPS? yes. Have I played both games until I burst? Yes. Nothing more to say. 10/10.
  68. Xeroque_Holmes
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    My god, even in 2019 (when I first played Half-Life), I really really liked, its my favorite game, for me, its perfect, sure it has its limitations, but still it's a wonderful game, play it
  69. Arbores
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    Oynanış: 40/40
    Hikaye: 30/30
    Grafikler: 20/20
    Sesler ve Müzikler: 10/10
    Sonuç: 100/100
  70. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    What would Gordan Freeman do? Play this game of course . . .
  71. Eratry
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    10/10 fingertip experience. Best game from VOLVO. waiting for third chapter
  72. KitterKatster
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    I can replay this so many times so clearly they did something right. Same with its expansions. HD models are ugly and u should delete them.
  73. Allenbeker
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    Best shouter game
    From where should i start? The revolutionary storytelling? The fantastic game play? The epic story itself? The adrenaline horror?
    Half life is a way more than just a video game
  74. MrOldModern
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    Фантастична гра свого часу. Тоді використання 3Д прискорювачів та окремого придбання аудіо карт давала свій вайб
  75. Goorman1996
    Jun 23, 2022
    10
    You need a classic? — here's a classic. All what you can find in this game, reflects in most all of the other games have been released after it.
  76. AlarunKan
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The best game ever made, It's 2020 and i didn't see any game came close to how perfect this game was.
  77. BobTK
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    One of the first games I played on computer and at the time(1998) it was the best game out. Looked at some of the Negative reviews and they really should have played "Black Mesa" If your coming to my review to see if you should play this game then my answer is no. You should play "Black Mesa" unless you're into old games and seeing what it was like to be a computer gamer before the yearOne of the first games I played on computer and at the time(1998) it was the best game out. Looked at some of the Negative reviews and they really should have played "Black Mesa" If your coming to my review to see if you should play this game then my answer is no. You should play "Black Mesa" unless you're into old games and seeing what it was like to be a computer gamer before the year 2000. I love this game but even I take issue with some of its mechanics when comparing it to the games of today.… Expand
  78. 1nvas1on
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite from my childhood and the game i have completed the most. The story is fun, great and captivating. Game play is easy and diverse enough to not become repetitive or boring. A very good old gem!
  79. 2I2l1a
    May 2, 2022
    9
    Half-Life combines great storytelling in the tradition of Stephen King with intense action and advanced technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players need to think smart to survive. Half-Life has won more than 50 Game of the Year awards from publications around the world, and was named 'Best PC Game Ever' in PC Gamer's November 1999 issue.
  80. YigidOx2
    Mar 19, 2021
    8
    This game is already a game that has taken the age of video games. I still can't even understand how fascinating it is.
  81. arakui
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    An absolute milestone, not only in PC gaming but in the games industry as a whole, Half-Life still holds up today, with environment, level, and gameplay design which revolutionized first person shooters.
  82. Onlyclassicvg1
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Half-Life (estilizado HλLF-LIFE) es un videojuego del género ciencia ficción y disparos en primera persona desarrollado por Valve Corporation. Supuso este juego el debut de la compañía y el primero de lo que posteriormente pasaría a ser la serie Half-Life. El título, distribuido por Sierra Studios, fue lanzado el 19 de noviembre de 1998. También se publicó una nueva versión paraHalf-Life (estilizado HλLF-LIFE) es un videojuego del género ciencia ficción y disparos en primera persona desarrollado por Valve Corporation. Supuso este juego el debut de la compañía y el primero de lo que posteriormente pasaría a ser la serie Half-Life. El título, distribuido por Sierra Studios, fue lanzado el 19 de noviembre de 1998. También se publicó una nueva versión para PlayStation 2 el 14 de noviembre de 2002. La trama de Half-Life tiene lugar en una época relativamente actual, per2o desconocida.… Expand
  83. ewenr
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game was an epiphany for me. I played it as an adult and it was my first gaming experience since playing video games as a kid. I loved it instantly and it brought me back to gaming.
  84. gamingwportal
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    classic. some parts didn't hold up as well, like the ending or the graphics. but the game is amazing fun and awesome piece of video gaming history
  85. DenisBerger
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Один из лучших шутеров всех времен, на уровне с Blood и Doom, замечательный и не наскучивающий геймплей, крутое оружие, интересный сюжет, запоминающиеся враги и их исскуственный интелект, а так же крутые боссы, крутая по меркам тех лет графика , Valve сделали просто эпохальную игру, которую проходить интересно и спустя столько лет после ее выхода, рекомендую всем геймерамОдин из лучших шутеров всех времен, на уровне с Blood и Doom, замечательный и не наскучивающий геймплей, крутое оружие, интересный сюжет, запоминающиеся враги и их исскуственный интелект, а так же крутые боссы, крутая по меркам тех лет графика , Valve сделали просто эпохальную игру, которую проходить интересно и спустя столько лет после ее выхода, рекомендую всем геймерам
  86. Jonathon30388
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of an fps, i suggest for anyone who likes a good fps game, graphics may be old but the gameplay is revolutionary
  87. hlgf98
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    I will always love this game it is part of my childhood part of my life, I used to spend hours and hours playing it over and over again without getting tired it is one of the best for me
  88. demixzz
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    A legendary game from a legendary franchise consisting of two truly best games in history.
    I'm waiting for 3, I hope I'll still be alive.
    : )
  89. AkhmetovDaniyal
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    I played it when i was about to play cs 1.6, but this game was also included. So since then it has become my favorite game of all time.
  90. Schmchr
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    I played this game as recently as 2018, without a doubt one of the best games I've ever played, and considering the time it launched it was without a doubt the biggest innovation to date.
  91. KOMC
    Feb 27, 2023
    9
    still best FPS game for me!
    nice story, great level design, great enemies and bosses!
    HL2 felt a bit lacking in comparison..
  92. emilyratesgames
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Score: 9
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  93. C4teater
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Considering the limitations of '98 and the fact that at the time there were not many complex/fast pace real-time FPS on the market, this game was well put together. The first 15 minutes had me enthralled. However, after that it at times feels run and gun with the now cliche one-man-army style and the occasional cheesy room, puzzle, or plot. Other than that it's hard to find things toConsidering the limitations of '98 and the fact that at the time there were not many complex/fast pace real-time FPS on the market, this game was well put together. The first 15 minutes had me enthralled. However, after that it at times feels run and gun with the now cliche one-man-army style and the occasional cheesy room, puzzle, or plot. Other than that it's hard to find things to nitpick about. The AI is fairly smart, there are unique enemies with unique attacks, a nice variety of weapons, movement is fast paced, a few jump scares, difficult boss/mini-bosses, some decent puzzles/map design that aren't as basic as what you find in typical games, and a little-bit of a twist at the end of the game based on a mysterious character occasionally seen throughout the game.… Expand
  94. ebinboris
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is the first singleplayer shooter I ever played. I can only say that It's amazing.
  95. PatitoCosmico67
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    No lo jugue en su epoca pero hoy en dia sigue siendo super entretenido, tambien fue revolucionario y con una muy buena historia.
  96. NaL7T
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Completely awesome. The graphics obviously have not aged well, but come on, it was released in 1999, and also if you get it off steam, there is HD models available. But the overall gameplay is great. It's amazing what they were able to do back in 1999 with a modified quake engine. The weapons are great, the environmental storytelling is great, pretty much everything about this game isCompletely awesome. The graphics obviously have not aged well, but come on, it was released in 1999, and also if you get it off steam, there is HD models available. But the overall gameplay is great. It's amazing what they were able to do back in 1999 with a modified quake engine. The weapons are great, the environmental storytelling is great, pretty much everything about this game is great. Go buy on steam right now. This game revolutionized first person shooters just like doom.… Expand
  97. SeyeerGame
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    not so long ago passed along with a friend thanks to one mode. sven co-op. The game is beautiful and has made a big impact on the gaming industry. A bit too tight, but I will not lower the score because of this :)
    не так давно прошел вместе с другом благодаря одному моду. sven co-op. Игра прекрасна и сделала большое влияние на игровую индустрию. Чутка затянута, но балл снижать не буду :)    not so long ago passed along with a friend thanks to one mode. sven co-op. The game is beautiful and has made a big impact on the gaming industry. A bit too tight, but I will not lower the score because of this :)
    не так давно прошел вместе с другом благодаря одному моду. sven co-op. Игра прекрасна и сделала большое влияние на игровую индустрию. Чутка затянута, но балл снижать не буду :)
  98. SUNKMAN
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. mükemmel bir oyun . oyun eski olmasına rağmen çok kaliteli . oyunda beyinninizi kullandığınız yerler oluyo… Expand
  99. SunligthoXD
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Este exelente juego es lo maximo desde Online adictivo con los mapas propios del juego y los otros mapas creados por la comunidad una historia simple de comprender que se complementa con las 2 expanciones y sobre todo MODS los cuales te pueden dar nuevas mecanicas, enemigos e historia o simplemente mods random de memes que cambian desde la musica seria a canciones populares o mashupsEste exelente juego es lo maximo desde Online adictivo con los mapas propios del juego y los otros mapas creados por la comunidad una historia simple de comprender que se complementa con las 2 expanciones y sobre todo MODS los cuales te pueden dar nuevas mecanicas, enemigos e historia o simplemente mods random de memes que cambian desde la musica seria a canciones populares o mashups comicos y a los cientificos por personajes caricaturizados.

    Sin duda alguna un juego que almenos debes jugar siquiera una 10 veces.    … Expand
  100. MatthewPaanoTor
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    This Game is also one of the best Games I've also ever played in my entire Life. Half-Life 1 when released in November 1998 (just like Half-Life 2) was way ahead of it's time and included the Realistic Gameplay, Graphics, Narrative, and a lot more that explains why Half-Life 1 is one of the best games ever. This game is still One of the BEST games in 2020 or any other Game just likeThis Game is also one of the best Games I've also ever played in my entire Life. Half-Life 1 when released in November 1998 (just like Half-Life 2) was way ahead of it's time and included the Realistic Gameplay, Graphics, Narrative, and a lot more that explains why Half-Life 1 is one of the best games ever. This game is still One of the BEST games in 2020 or any other Game just like Half-Life 2. Not only that, it inspired many Half-Life 1 mods, which changed the modding industry. One of the best things you should buy.

    Some of the mods were also released into independent games of their own, just like the game Sven Co-Op.    … Expand
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#1 Best PC Game of 1998
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 1998

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Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. All Game Guide
    100
    It isn't everyday that you come across a game that totally revolutionizes an entire genre, but Half-Life has done just that.
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  2. My Gamer
    94
    The storyline runs in perfect harmony with the action and acts as a conduit not a stopgap, or a padding device. Each gaming element compliments the next and the entire presentation is nothing short of, well…dare we say it…revolutionary.
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  3. PC Gamer
    97
    This is The Big One, and it's even better than we could've hoped. [Jan 1999, p.166]
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