Half-Life

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  1. 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
  2. HaRDCoRSHiK31
    Dec 9, 2017
    10
    One of the best games ever made. No cutscenes, so you see everything from the eyes of Gordon Freeman, the protagonist. There are almost no invisible walls, but no open world, although the game doesn't feel like it's leading you somewhere when you play the first time. You always feel like you made the right decision to go here or there. Even with few annoying details, such as marines doingOne of the best games ever made. No cutscenes, so you see everything from the eyes of Gordon Freeman, the protagonist. There are almost no invisible walls, but no open world, although the game doesn't feel like it's leading you somewhere when you play the first time. You always feel like you made the right decision to go here or there. Even with few annoying details, such as marines doing 20 dmg with shotgun sometimes on hard or the 5 minute beginning of the game.… Expand
  3. Deid2
    Dec 26, 2017
    10
    Great game by Valve Software, innovation of 1998 and, this good and now. Story about Gordon Freeman. 20+ years old. New-Mexico. Black Mesa.
  4. Em6r
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    Best Game On My Life The Game is really GREAT!
    -10! IM GIVING TEN THATS AWESOME GAME EVER MADE!
  5. Felipex5012
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    Simply the best game I've ever played!
    An engaging plot involving aliens and interdimensional portals with a filthy character who leaves killing all enemies with his crowbar. Excellent graphics for your time using the powerful GoldSource engine and for being a game of Valve already to see that this game was made by a very good group I'm just waiting for Half Life 3.
  6. polyakov23
    Mar 20, 2018
    10
    Love this game.20 year was been,but she was great and first significant First Person Shooter.
  7. KingJailson
    May 30, 2018
    10
    Agradeço meu Deus Gaben por ter criado essa obra de arte da face da terra s2
  8. 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.
  9. IceDude01
    Jul 19, 2018
    10
    YOU HAVE to play this sometime. A classic.

    A game that should not be missing in anyone 's collection.
  10. daedalus_
    Aug 7, 2018
    10
    this is the game that was revolutionary, for sure one of the best games of all time, if not the best
  11. hopeless1x
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    Best game of all time.It still interesting to play it again and again,awesome!
  12. PCMasterraced
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Best game of all time :DDD If you don't own this you are a poor PC gamer.. Recommended buy!
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. voditelnlo
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece of epic proportions, the "Saving Private Ryan" of first-person shooters.
  16. 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!
  17. Regarnoy
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Лучшая игра на кончиках пальцев. Советую всем лучше чем готика 2 !!!!!!!!!!!
  18. RazorSamurai
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Стоит ли вообще что-то говорить об игре? Да эта игра блять старше меня нахуй. Если бы я жил в том времени и я бы увидел эту игру своими глазами я бы охуел. Игра, которая создала всю историю видеоигр. И это истина. Если вы увидите человека который говорит что халва говно бейте его по ебалу сука, все будет справедливо. Я его прошел 4-5 месяцев назад, для меня было сложно адаптироваться ведьСтоит ли вообще что-то говорить об игре? Да эта игра блять старше меня нахуй. Если бы я жил в том времени и я бы увидел эту игру своими глазами я бы охуел. Игра, которая создала всю историю видеоигр. И это истина. Если вы увидите человека который говорит что халва говно бейте его по ебалу сука, все будет справедливо. Я его прошел 4-5 месяцев назад, для меня было сложно адаптироваться ведь я продукт нового поколения игр, я еще дурак на самой сложной сложности играл, мучался, сейвился по кд рассчитывал боеприпасы патронов. Тут кстати очень большой арсенал оружия и все они пригодятся да и всеми ими стрелять очень приятно. Вообщем о чем я, игра пиздатая. Каждый уважающий себя GaMeR должен пройти халву.
    Поговорим о длс:
    Адриан - заебись но там какая то хернюшка была которая меня бесила но я уже не помню склероз, спасибо вкусно гирбокс
    Барни - спасибо вкусно но что то с прыжками не то
    Ко-оп - поиграл с медведсом в ко-оп было пиздато но она очень легкая потому что была сделана для консолей, концовка хуета    … Expand
  19. 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.
  20. 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!
  21. 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
  22. COTOR
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    Лучше игры человечество по прежнему не придумало.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. Johnzin
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    An unforgettable game, a good story, awesome gameplay. One of the best games ever made.
  28. 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
  29. elolugo
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    Excellent game but outdated graphics by today's standards. Anyway, half-life is a must play for every gamer
  30. MYP
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    Half-Life is a true artistic first-person shooter that introduced the elemnts that the genre really needed back in the 90's. A vast open world with a lot of character, more realistic gameplay, cutscenes or scripted sequences, modding, a complex story, puzzle-solving moments, combining action, horror, story and a brilliant title. Half-Life is a classic that won't disappoint you, the onlyHalf-Life is a true artistic first-person shooter that introduced the elemnts that the genre really needed back in the 90's. A vast open world with a lot of character, more realistic gameplay, cutscenes or scripted sequences, modding, a complex story, puzzle-solving moments, combining action, horror, story and a brilliant title. Half-Life is a classic that won't disappoint you, the only disappointing aspect of Half-Life is its graphics and tbh in my opinion they look very unique and deep. Half-Life changed video games forever and even amazed me today. Play the game if you're a video game enthusiastic, Half-Life is a true gem from the past that everyone should get their hands on.… Expand
  31. 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.
  32. 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.)
  33. Lamur
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    "................................................................"
    ©Gordon Freeman
  34. 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.
  35. 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).
  36. 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
  37. Bloodnes
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Шедевр своего времени, а сколько наиграно по сети...Эхххх таких игр нет, 10/10 только теплые воспоминания
  38. Jamalsaddam
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Its amazing amazing and good bruh play it lolololol pockala pee pockala auh
  39. talus151
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    Will always, always be one of the best games ever made. A true Masterpiece.
  40. DuckTearPopper
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Still a better game than its sequel even with the latter's superior graphics.
  41. 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
  42. kingjoh5
    Mar 8, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of epic proportions, the "Saving Private Ryan" of first-person shooters.
  43. 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
  44. Sghiguobhjbjbvg
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Best old game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  45. 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
  46. yuriy_mosiychuk
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    A real legend. Excellent mechanics and graphics for 1998.
    The father of the second part.
    10/10 unambiguously.
  47. Jonneeyy
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Großartiger FPS. Das Spiel ist selbst in Jahr 2020 noch ein herausragendes Spiel.
  48. 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.
  49. Michael_Freeman
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Это игра моего детства. Она для меня лучшая и точка. Огромное спасибо Valve за этот шедевр !
  50. 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]
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    10
    Revolutionary in the FPS genre and games in general (just like the 2nd one).
  56. Arbores
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    Oynanış: 40/40
    Hikaye: 30/30
    Grafikler: 20/20
    Sesler ve Müzikler: 10/10
    Sonuç: 100/100
  57. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    What would Gordan Freeman do? Play this game of course . . .
  58. Eratry
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    10/10 fingertip experience. Best game from VOLVO. waiting for third chapter
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  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. 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!
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. 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.
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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.
    : )
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. ebinboris
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is the first singleplayer shooter I ever played. I can only say that It's amazing.
  74. 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
  75. 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!
  76. 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 :)
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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...
  82. 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
  83. 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!
  84. 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
  85. bitwiarz
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I played this game three times. In 2006, 2012 and 2020. Each time I liked it the same.
  86. 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
  87. Lattely
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This game looks perfect even in 2020. So, it was my first time and it was unbelievable.
  88. CerafM
    May 19, 2021
    10
    The only thing that is dated about Half-Life, after 23 years, is its graphics. This game was way ahead of its time and paved the way for more story-driven games. While i was playing the game i was feeling the impact i was making around myself, the story was well-paced and xen and the ending were really unpredictable. Half-Life took what a game could offer and simply revolutionized it. ForThe only thing that is dated about Half-Life, after 23 years, is its graphics. This game was way ahead of its time and paved the way for more story-driven games. While i was playing the game i was feeling the impact i was making around myself, the story was well-paced and xen and the ending were really unpredictable. Half-Life took what a game could offer and simply revolutionized it. For its time Half-Life was mind-blowing and today it is an all-time classic. If you're a beginner in gaming, Half-Life is one of the first titles that you have to experience.… Expand
  89. FabuJono
    May 17, 2021
    10
    Half-Life was a revolution in the first person shooter genre and it still holds up pretty well, the graphics can look a bit odd because we are looking at a late 90's game engine but they add a unique feel to the original Half-Life. From the magnificent opening sequence to the end, Half-Life won't stop surprising you, it will challenge you with its complicated story, desperate situationsHalf-Life was a revolution in the first person shooter genre and it still holds up pretty well, the graphics can look a bit odd because we are looking at a late 90's game engine but they add a unique feel to the original Half-Life. From the magnificent opening sequence to the end, Half-Life won't stop surprising you, it will challenge you with its complicated story, desperate situations and odd encounters. Half-Life inspired a genre and a whole bunch of new games and is definitely a welcome addition in our PC libraries.… Expand
  90. 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.
  91. yigitcan48
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Classic, legendary, beautyful, spectecular... Childhood memories and insane experiences.
  92. 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
  93. BanjoYarman
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Late 90's and Early 2000's were such great eras for fps games. Masterpieces like Half-life, System shock, Deus X and halo came during that time.
  94. YoelofLothric
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Half-Life Was my first computer game ever. After my father bought a PC for himself he randomly got Half-life for it and started playing after he finished it,He introduced me to Half-life and since then iconsider games an art form.
  95. Brownies
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Just like combat evolved, Half-life changed the world when it came out, and it will always be remembered as one of the best and most influential video games in the history.
  96. BradleyJumble
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Half-Life is an authentic experience throughout. The level design was far ahead of its time, it still holds up today the only thing that doesn't hold up is its graphics. But for me everything else being perfect is more important than the graphics. Half-life is one hell of an experience that everyone should taste.
  97. IntheNameofUno
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    There are certain things that i didn't like about Half-Life like the final boss, or some levels in Xen but when i put those alongside what i really liked about Half-Life, they are nothing. The opening sequence by far is one of the best scenes in any video game ever, it shows why video games can be art, in the tram sequence Half-life presents its world, it shows so many details and storiesThere are certain things that i didn't like about Half-Life like the final boss, or some levels in Xen but when i put those alongside what i really liked about Half-Life, they are nothing. The opening sequence by far is one of the best scenes in any video game ever, it shows why video games can be art, in the tram sequence Half-life presents its world, it shows so many details and stories without telling you anything.… Expand
  98. Haekan
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    It's unbelievable that this game still holds up, specially the plot and atmosphere, i don't care about the graphics but the overall gameplay is near-perfection.
  99. Fpscritic
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Half-Life is not flawless, but it's great. Many of its flaws are present in the xen levels although i love gonarch as a boss, Xen levels are considered a flaw for Half-life. The idea of Xen is so fascinating but the execution is not great which has to do with the time of the release of Half-Life. From the very first moment i found myself hooked and i became interested in the mysterious andHalf-Life is not flawless, but it's great. Many of its flaws are present in the xen levels although i love gonarch as a boss, Xen levels are considered a flaw for Half-life. The idea of Xen is so fascinating but the execution is not great which has to do with the time of the release of Half-Life. From the very first moment i found myself hooked and i became interested in the mysterious and weird world of Half-Life, One thing that Valve never Fails at is presenting a rich and meaningful world through complex story-telling elements that many of us don't even notice but enjoy.… Expand
  100. Buboub47
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    A memorable experience from start to finish. Half-Life was one of those reasons that made games important, a Sci-fi horror with deep themes and fantastic world building? Oh i like that. I understand some may say it's dated, but Half-Life feels and plays more realistic than any other shooter i have ever played.
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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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