Half-Life

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 5680 Ratings

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  1. selomego
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    this game is the best this game is legend any game can not beat this game this game have good graphics and the story story is AWSOME if you play the game you will understand
  2. 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
  3. GODvaria
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Была и всегда будет топ 1.Ну рили Best game ever.Тут вообще без слов. 10 из 10.
  4. 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
  5. hypy
    Jan 30, 2021
    8
    A timeless masterpiece with sometimes junky (especially in the platforming sections) but all-around great movement and combat, complemented with the game's beautifully designed A.I. Some of the later section are a bit disappointing like the chapter Forget About Freeman and the final boss it's a huge let-down in my opinion but there are so many iconic and interesting sections in this gameA timeless masterpiece with sometimes junky (especially in the platforming sections) but all-around great movement and combat, complemented with the game's beautifully designed A.I. Some of the later section are a bit disappointing like the chapter Forget About Freeman and the final boss it's a huge let-down in my opinion but there are so many iconic and interesting sections in this game that I don't even care.… Expand
  6. renkm1
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Um dos melhores fps já feitos para o pc, storyline completamente incrível e rica em conteúdo, gameplay absurdamente boa pra época e ainda boa pro dia de hoje mesmo com o óbito da goldsource.
  7. MrIslamic
    Jan 28, 2021
    7
    I like this game but there are so many things that just bring down the experience (especially the last couple of chapters) Definitely worth playing especially with how cheap it can be on steam.
  8. Arbores
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    Oynanış: 40/40
    Hikaye: 30/30
    Grafikler: 20/20
    Sesler ve Müzikler: 10/10
    Sonuç: 100/100
  9. yeemasterpro
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    Very good,one of the best video game,music,gameplay,graphic,excellent fps on PC.
  10. Lapenoman
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    HALF-LIFE
    1. Техническая составляющая - 10/10
    2. Искусственный интеллект - 10/10
    3. Музыкальное и видео сопровождение - 9/10
    4. Локализация - 9/10
    5. Сеттинг - 10/10
    6. Сюжетная линия - 10/10
    Итого = 58 баллов (9.6)
  11. asdasdasd01
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
    asdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasd
  12. Skysea28957
    Dec 31, 2020
    7
    Very good game-in scenes very good sounds and not bad graphic but one enemie is very bad can’t aim to headcrabs and they take so much health and this
  13. 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
  14. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    Extraordinary game, A masterpiece from Valve, Thank you! A must-play for PC gamers.
  15. matthewoxford
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. This game may have pretty average graphics for the time in the 1990's, but the enemies are great, the story is great, and some of the easter eggs and glitches are really funny. It's still fun to play even in 2020. I rate this a 10/10
  16. yigitcan48
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Classic, legendary, beautyful, spectecular... Childhood memories and insane experiences.
  17. 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.
  18. GoldenFryingpan
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    One of the "legendary" games that shaped gaming itself, with its atmospheric environments and its "showing not telling" story policy, it was in a way the begginning of a new era for games.
  19. Lattely
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This game looks perfect even in 2020. So, it was my first time and it was unbelievable.
  20. Sidharth_Garda
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Though 2020, but if you still like the graphic play likes but better than that of IGI, Delta Force, and want something adventurous, thriller and exceptional, look no further. Please play the game and you will start appreciating the talent and handwork it requires to create a gaming masterpiece. Amazing story line, amazing gameplay, and the sheer variety of tasks and chapters you need toThough 2020, but if you still like the graphic play likes but better than that of IGI, Delta Force, and want something adventurous, thriller and exceptional, look no further. Please play the game and you will start appreciating the talent and handwork it requires to create a gaming masterpiece. Amazing story line, amazing gameplay, and the sheer variety of tasks and chapters you need to finish the game is a dream for any game lover. Importantly, music is good too. It will always keep you on toes, and will continuously play in your mind till the game is finished. You will constantly think about what went wrong previous time, that can be corrected to cross the stage. It is not just a game, it is an epic!… Expand
  21. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    9
    Dünyayı değiştiren muazzam oyunlardan. Çağ açıp çağ kapattı resmen. Döneminin çok ötesinde.
  22. RinKaiG
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Nice Game , a Great character connected with the Player like Gordon Freeman and a Masterpiece with long lasting, interesting detail, by time
  23. BaileyJ
    Nov 15, 2020
    7
    Despite this game finally showing its age, it still is and always will be one of the best most influential, innovative FPS games of all time.

    Unfortunately, playing it today it's a real sludge to get through. With enemy AI being dumb, bugs showing up every now and then, and level design being really outdated and boring. But aside from that, I believe this is a game everyone should play.    Despite this game finally showing its age, it still is and always will be one of the best most influential, innovative FPS games of all time.

    Unfortunately, playing it today it's a real sludge to get through. With enemy AI being dumb, bugs showing up every now and then, and level design being really outdated and boring. But aside from that, I believe this is a game everyone should play. It's a landmark in video game history and really shows how much influence this game has had on all video games.    … Expand
  24. bitwiarz
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I played this game three times. In 2006, 2012 and 2020. Each time I liked it the same.
  25. darkershadow6
    Oct 19, 2020
    9
    One of the best games ever made !!!!Best Game Ever!!!! I love this game!
  26. the_judge22
    Oct 19, 2020
    8
    one of the best game by far
    The whole time I could not put the controller down
  27. Lamur
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    "................................................................"
    ©Gordon Freeman
  28. AppleCalvados
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Классический шутер от первого лица, заслуживающий высочайших оценок. Каждый человек у которого есть ПК должен в него поиграть. Ставлю без сомнений этой великой игре 10!
  29. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 8, 2020
    6
    I can see the appeal of the game in its early years, but it hasn't aged well. The story is cool and it gets progressively better. The gun play is also quite OK. But I do not see myself replaying it, I liked it the first time and that's it for me. I understand the story of Valversum better now, but some parts I just swung through not even thinking about it and wanting to get done with themI can see the appeal of the game in its early years, but it hasn't aged well. The story is cool and it gets progressively better. The gun play is also quite OK. But I do not see myself replaying it, I liked it the first time and that's it for me. I understand the story of Valversum better now, but some parts I just swung through not even thinking about it and wanting to get done with them as fast as I could.

    Especially the Xen levels are just a pain to go through and seem pointless.    … Expand
  30. SirLordIan
    Sep 30, 2020
    9
    This game is an absolute masterpiece, graphics may be a little dated but I honestly really like the look of the game still.
  31. Bloodnes
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Шедевр своего времени, а сколько наиграно по сети...Эхххх таких игр нет, 10/10 только теплые воспоминания
  32. Alone_Boy_
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    Half-Life was a revolution for video gaming. It's still one of the best games ever made (maybe the best) and it's still the best in the series. Play the original one first than fan made remake Black Mesa. You'll never forget the atmosphere of Black Mesa Research Facility...
  33. storygamer
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    Where it all started...Half-Life is groundbreaking! Clever story, cool physics and simple but gold gameplay. Every shooter fan should have played this game at least once. Epic!
  34. CaptainAmerica3
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    Great Game, I thought all of it was perfect. It started off really strong and ended even stronger. 10/10 would recommend
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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 :)
  40. 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.)
  41. Nekellor_Met
    Aug 7, 2020
    3
    Я не люблю эту игру. И еще больше не люблю, из за всеобщей любви. В ней нет ничего, что заставило бы современного игрока в нее играть. Все что в виде хвалы вы можете услышать, так это только то, что игра РАНЬШЕ была прорывом. Однако уважения к вкладу в развитие видеоигр, не хватит, чтобы получать удовольствие сегодня. В ней ужасный левел дизайн. Постоянно не понятно куда идти. Задачки,Я не люблю эту игру. И еще больше не люблю, из за всеобщей любви. В ней нет ничего, что заставило бы современного игрока в нее играть. Все что в виде хвалы вы можете услышать, так это только то, что игра РАНЬШЕ была прорывом. Однако уважения к вкладу в развитие видеоигр, не хватит, чтобы получать удовольствие сегодня. В ней ужасный левел дизайн. Постоянно не понятно куда идти. Задачки, ужасно не приятные. И как же я был рад что в Black Mesa исправили почти все ошибки + почти в 3 раза урезали момент на железной дороге. Враги в игре не сбалансированы, монстры слишком слабые, а люди слишком сильные. Стрельба не приятная. … Expand
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. ebinboris
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is the first singleplayer shooter I ever played. I can only say that It's amazing.
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. emilyratesgames
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Score: 9
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  48. FantiR
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    I've never managed to finish this game when it came out the first time but last christmas I felt nostalgic and bought a copy on steam. It's a great game and I'm glad I've managed to finally finish it despite I was so terrified to carry on when I was a kid.
  49. Haeder
    Jul 14, 2020
    5
    Don't get me wrong, The game is good But on its time, The game now doesn't compare to new fps adventure games.
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
    : )
  52. greenbey
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    S
    Its a masterpiece for its year.
    A true fps classic.
    Story is really good.
    Level is design is perfect until you go to space.
  53. 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
  54. PnuTTT
    Jul 2, 2020
    7
    The game is fun but it gets a bit repetitive also the story is kinda bad, not horrible but not amazing.
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. 1000000xp
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The Best. _________________________________________________________________
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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!
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. DefaltWorld
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    Demasiadas buenas mecanicas y graficos para su tiempo lo malo es la censura que hay en la nueva version, quitando efectos que incluia el original y algunos bugs visuales que no existian en la original
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. Eratry
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    10/10 fingertip experience. Best game from VOLVO. waiting for third chapter
  69. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    What would Gordan Freeman do? Play this game of course . . .
  70. 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!
  71. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    10
    Revolutionary in the FPS genre and games in general (just like the 2nd one).
  72. Cmmcfreire
    May 12, 2020
    9
    Story - 7/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics - 8/10 (for the time)
    Soundtrack - 9/10
    Levels - 9/10
    Replay value - 9/10
  73. 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.
  74. SirDragonClaw
    Apr 18, 2020
    0
    This game has terrible graphics, repetitive gameplay, bad map design, weapon design was pretty decent, a.i. was decent. Xen was a terrible and the game should be removed from steam.
  75. sebastianali
    Apr 8, 2020
    8
    Me parece bastante innovador para la época el haber introducido la narrativa en un fps como un punto realmente fuerte. Half Life ha innovado en su genero, y eso hay que reconocerlo y respetarlo. Pero se mantiene para los estandares actuales? Bueno, por lo que puedo ver, Half Life 1 en parte se baso en Quake 2, y comparandolo con este juego, jugablemente es inferior. Me explico: Half Life 1Me parece bastante innovador para la época el haber introducido la narrativa en un fps como un punto realmente fuerte. Half Life ha innovado en su genero, y eso hay que reconocerlo y respetarlo. Pero se mantiene para los estandares actuales? Bueno, por lo que puedo ver, Half Life 1 en parte se baso en Quake 2, y comparandolo con este juego, jugablemente es inferior. Me explico: Half Life 1 a veces abusa excesivamente de tiroteos fijos y saltos milimetrados bastante frustrantes que requieran muchos intentos para superar; te matan de una. Es mucho ensayo y error, y el personaje no se siente tan agil, se siente algo resbaladizo, especialmente a la hora de saltar y estar esquivando ataques. Las armas tampoco tienen mucha punteria, y con esto de las armas, puedo decir que en Quake 2 es mucho mas interesante y pulido el sistema de combate, ya que tampoco cuenta con inventario. Tambien el juego cuenta con algunos extraños bugs, como que a veces los NPC se traban o dejan de hablar de repente, y tengamos que cargar la partida para solucionarlo. Graficamente se ve muy bien para su epoca, pero la verdad es que Quake 2 lo supera, ya que sus mapas son mas grandes. En cuanto a los personajes, esto si que no se ve bien para estandares actuales, pero se lo perdono. Quitando todo lo malo, la historia y la ambientacion es lo que Half Life hace bien, y hace espectacularme bien! Ir yendo por tuberias, areas militares, laboratorios destrozados, la progresion se siente muy bien y es esto precisamente lo que ha hecho que Half Life sea considerado un juego que ha envejecido bien! Sin embargo, en los puntos negativos anteriormente mencionados es lo que hace que a algunos les parezca un juego algo anticuado. Este juego salio para PS2 y considero a esta como la versión definitiva del juego, ya que cuenta con mejores gráficos, pantalla dividida, el Half Life Decay y bugs solucionados. En resumen, Half Life 1 fue y sigue siendo un gran juego. No ha envejecido bien del todo, pero si ignoras esos problemas, te la pasaras muy bien. Aunque yo sigo considerando a Quake 2 superior debido a la mejor jugabilidad e implementacion del multijugador, pero ya eso son opiniones personales. Recomendado.… Expand
  76. 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.
  77. 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
  78. Michael_Freeman
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Это игра моего детства. Она для меня лучшая и точка. Огромное спасибо Valve за этот шедевр !
  79. 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.
  80. 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).
  81. 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.
  82. Jonneeyy
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Großartiger FPS. Das Spiel ist selbst in Jahr 2020 noch ein herausragendes Spiel.
  83. GregLobstery
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    half life 2 just comes off as boringly easy when compared to this game. this one is just better
  84. Sghiguobhjbjbvg
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Best old game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. kingjoh5
    Mar 8, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of epic proportions, the "Saving Private Ryan" of first-person shooters.
  88. 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.
  89. DuckTearPopper
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Still a better game than its sequel even with the latter's superior graphics.
  90. FelipeVital
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    At that time, we thought that this was the future. And now we certainly know that this game has made the future possible.
  91. Claytality
    Feb 4, 2020
    9
    Superb level design, enemies, story, puzzles, and shoot-em-up action make Half-Life an amazing game. It has aged surprisingly well and is still fun today. Figuring out how to progress to the next area is very rewarding.

    Small flaws:
    -crosshair can be hard to see
    -one save game crash, otherwise ran smoothly on windows 10

    Bought for $1, played 12 hours, highly recommended.
  92. Jamalsaddam
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Its amazing amazing and good bruh play it lolololol pockala pee pockala auh
  93. elolugo
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    Excellent game but outdated graphics by today's standards. Anyway, half-life is a must play for every gamer
  94. 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.
  95. md5fungi
    Dec 3, 2019
    9
    From the moment it starts to the moment it ends, Half-Life is a wholly immersive experience.

    The game eschews the use of cutscenes or narrative text, telling an unfolding story through the eyes of the voiceless scientist Gordon Freeman. While this style of cinematic storytelling is commonplace these days, in 1998, it was revolutionary. The game begins as you arrive to work (late) via    From the moment it starts to the moment it ends, Half-Life is a wholly immersive experience.

    The game eschews the use of cutscenes or narrative text, telling an unfolding story through the eyes of the voiceless scientist Gordon Freeman. While this style of cinematic storytelling is commonplace these days, in 1998, it was revolutionary.

    The game begins as you arrive to work (late) via a subway tram. It seems to be just another day on the job until the experiment you run goes horribly wrong and Earth is overrun by vicious aliens.

    As Freeman, you will navigate your way through the extremely large and complex Black Mesa complex, battling a variety of enemies and obstacles. Each level has a distinctly different central mechanic and theme, and the action never cuts away: the game is one long set piece, and this makes it all seem extremely real, even to this day.

    Half-Life’s pacing is nearly perfect: after overcoming a certain type of combat encounter or series of obstacles, the game makes sure to mix things up or transition before you get too bored of it, for the most part. The major exceptions to this are an extremely long outdoor combat segment (which was still exciting throughout but had me anxious for the next level) and the penultimate chapter, which honestly felt like a slog compared to the rest of the game.

    The game smartly alternates between intriguing platforming sections and charged combat situations, both of which have aged very well (for the most part) and are appropriately challenging. The game is also incredibly creative with combat. You’ll have to stealthily avoid the tentacles of a cranky alien beast, lure a large, menacing creature into an electric trap, and take potshots at enemies while riding down a high-speed rail cart. Every new chapter offers something fresh and exciting.

    Even in 2019, the combat in Half-Life is frantic and appetizing. The more typical weapons pack a punch and give satisfactory feedback, while you’re treated to an array of more interesting weapons such as a couple experimental science-y guns, a homing rocket launcher, an alien limb, and a disturbingly manic beetle..

    Despite everything great about Half-Life, it is far from perfect, especially in the current age of video gaming. As breathtaking as most of the game is, the pacing really suffers towards the end, as mentioned above. I was glad to get to the final boss encounter, but I did find it pretty frustrating compared to everything that came before. There’s very little margin for error, here. I would not say it was a complete letdown, but it was not the most enjoyable end to the game.

    On the gameplay mechanics end of things, ladders can be a little sketchy: you may be quite certain you are on a ladder when the game thinks you aren’t, causing you to plummet to your death. Crouch-jumping is also somewhat awkward (by nature, honestly). Finally, not being able to quick-switch your weapons is pretty inconvenient: you’re forced to use the mouse wheel to switch between them, and then click again to select a weapon.

    Aside from these minor quibbles, Half-Life is still a near-perfect and phenomenal first-person experience. It’s mind-blowing how well it stands up today, and I felt no lack of excitement and emotion playing through it decades later.    … Expand
  96. mr-NachoMen
    Nov 27, 2019
    6
    I've heard wonders about Half-Life for years (specially the second game), I've heard that is the best game ever created and stuff like that and I never had the chance to play it until now, and honestly it wasn't what i was expecting it to be. (AND I KNOW THAT SOME PEOPLE WHO READ THIS WOULD HATE ME FOR THIS) but Half-Life was a huge disappointing game in my opinion and a really bad game.I've heard wonders about Half-Life for years (specially the second game), I've heard that is the best game ever created and stuff like that and I never had the chance to play it until now, and honestly it wasn't what i was expecting it to be. (AND I KNOW THAT SOME PEOPLE WHO READ THIS WOULD HATE ME FOR THIS) but Half-Life was a huge disappointing game in my opinion and a really bad game.
    I have to admit in a positive way that even that the story is not ground breaking or anything like that, it was a huge improvement into storytelling, all the game's plot was shown via "scripted sequences" and this made useless the need of use pre-rendered cutscenes or cutscenes in general, so the players don't loose the immersion that this world has build playing as one of the most iconic video game characters.
    It's a shame that the gameplay in general is... well... bad. Let's begun with the combat, one of the very first weapons that the player got their hands off was the iconic crowbar, but... melee combat is awful in this game, it is good to break crates and glasses but combat totally no. Fire weapons are so inconsistent in their damage rate, like, how is it possible that a pistol is more powerful than an assault rifle? or a shotgun? the best gun is the magnum revolver, unfortunately ammunition for this gun is really scarce, this gun is literally one shot kill.
    Enemies are annoying, specially those little alien things that zombies had in their heads, those things appear out of nowhere and can inflict a lot of damage, and the soldiers too, those guys are bullet sponges!!!. In this game you will die a lot, but you die in the most unfair ways possible and this end of feeling like a really cheap move to make the game feels "challenging".
    Even that the levels are lineal, and the game's nature is lineal as well, I end being lost a lot of times wondering "what am i suppose to do now?" there's no objectives tab or anything like that, you have to interact with NPC's that will give hints to were to go next, a good addition from this NPC'S is that some can be useful to unlock some doors or even help you in combat, but they die quickly, even more that what you could expected.
    Platforming sections are terrible and it's a good example of why platforming and First Person Shooters usually don't get along, and the game's implementation of boxes with physics... are awful (good thing this was fixed in the second game).
    Half-Life is indeed an iconic game from the late 90s and calling it the worst game would be fair or perhaps it wouldn't be a very accurate statement. The game isn't entirely that bad as i made it look, it had it's moments of glory, but still, calling it a masterpiece... well, it's not masterpiece.
    Half-Life is a most have game or even one of the game you should play before dying, give it a try, master game, learn it's combat pasterns and you will have a really satisfying experience.    … Expand
  97. 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.
  98. Hayter
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    А ведь когда-нибудь, я буду сидеть и рассказывать маленьким ньюфагам о том, как играл в первую Халву.
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
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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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