Half-Life

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 5680 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 5,113 out of 5680
  2. Mixed: 349 out of 5680
  3. Negative: 218 out of 5680
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  1. KoH.
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    Redefined the FPS genre and the gaming industry in every single way possible.
  2. BryanH.
    Feb 22, 2007
    10
    Perhaps the most recognized PC game ever....... This one will last for ever. Your great grand kids will be asking someone in there family did they ever play Half-Life? My answer is all the time! I will always love to set down on a winter day and load up the original just to make my way to the end and yell "AWESOME"
  3. AnonymousMC
    Feb 18, 2007
    10
    Mister shgiot ktiv gave it a 1:
    Bad grafiks, bad criters, bad saund, bad stori, bad controll, all the gaim is bad.

    Wow, not only can he not spell, he's crazy too, haha.

    Simply amazing, years ahead of its time. I would give it an 11 out of 10 if it were possible.
  4. JoshC.
    Feb 14, 2007
    10
    Best game out there definitely the best game ever fun action!
  5. AndyC.
    Feb 10, 2007
    10
    Great game I am still addicted to the multiplayer even after all these years.
  6. AntonA.
    Feb 5, 2007
    10
    I love this game!
  7. Jan
    Feb 4, 2007
    10
    Which First Person Shooter Game was better than Half Life arround 1998? ... right, and it took ages after 1998 for the next game taking the Genre leading place off Half-Life. Additionally this Game grew up Modifictions like Counterstrike. 10/10 from me.
  8. AnonymousMC
    Feb 2, 2007
    10
    its a really hot game! the best FPS ... its a legend man! and who ever posted 1 ... i think he didnt know what r the FPS reevolutions ... this game its a re-evolution of the FPS its all! it got all! mods, good graphics(for the year), music, history, the second shoot, and the fisics... damn... its just too good
  9. AnonymousMC
    Feb 1, 2007
    10
    Half-Life earns a sure fire 10, and to Jerry H who gave it a 1... your reasoning has nothing to do with HL1, the game is great because it came out many years ago and revolutionized FPS games. Its not great because there is a huge amount of people playing its multilayer mode. Think about it this way, without HL1 you wouldn't even be playing Day of Defeat or Counter-strike- their basedHalf-Life earns a sure fire 10, and to Jerry H who gave it a 1... your reasoning has nothing to do with HL1, the game is great because it came out many years ago and revolutionized FPS games. Its not great because there is a huge amount of people playing its multilayer mode. Think about it this way, without HL1 you wouldn't even be playing Day of Defeat or Counter-strike- their based on the HL1 engine!… Expand
  10. RossB.
    Jan 21, 2007
    10
    The best FPS ever, Bar None. When I first got it I played for 16 hours straight. Still remains one of my favorite games to play!
  11. KinN.
    Jan 13, 2007
    10
    Half-Life is a great game. It keeps you into the FPS mindset with lots of action and ties in realistic puzzles that keep you sharp and on your toes.
  12. Somebody
    Jan 11, 2007
    10
    The greatest shooter ever, even with aged graphics and AI. I played it a while back, and I still do. Why does everyone compare to Half-Life 2 though? That's like comparing technology from WWII to modern-day tanks.
  13. DannyV.
    Jan 4, 2007
    10
    A fantastic shooter that deserves no less than a score of 10.
  14. TimmyB.
    Dec 26, 2006
    10
    This is the best game ever. No other game can ever beat this game. If you don't already have it buy it of buy Half-Life 2 and get the digitaly remastered version of it. Graphically speaking this game is a 5/10 but with everything else it is a 10/10.
  15. WesleyV.
    Dec 23, 2006
    10
    Very nice game
  16. FedorH.
    Dec 19, 2006
    10
    The best game ever made!
  17. AnonymousMC
    Dec 14, 2006
    10
    9.4
    To the point:: This game should become an all-time favorite, even 15 years from now.
    P.S. cincinati gamer, you guys are such an embarrasment to the gaming world. you're bitching at a game (that took me 1 DAY to beat) b/c it was too hard for you? do you even known how to play video games? are you mentally challenged? do you lack 1 or more appendages? maybe a dick or a    9.4
    To the point:: This game should become an all-time favorite, even 15 years from now.

    P.S. cincinati gamer, you guys are such an embarrasment to the gaming world. you're bitching at a game (that took me 1 DAY to beat) b/c it was too hard for you? do you even known how to play video games? are you mentally challenged? do you lack 1 or more appendages? maybe a dick or a ball here and there? In any case, u dickless, retarded freaks, giving a game a lower than suited score simply b/c you suck at video games is not an ok option. If its too hawd fo da lil baby, don't fucking play it pussy. i mean cmon, you sound like a such a big vagina... "you'll be forced to make almost impossible jumps" DUDE, STFU!! I've seen 8 year olds that would own you in gaming.. and yet your a game critic? Dude, kill yourself b4 i have to.    … Expand
  18. KennyK.
    Dec 3, 2006
    10
    I found this game extremely entertaining and the ability to surprise me. To me the story of a game is very important, maybe even more important than the gameplay, but this game gave me a new standard to follow, when reviewing games, which new games has a very hard time following up to!
  19. AnonymousMC
    Nov 22, 2006
    10
    Alright, I read some very disturbing reviews, made by illiterate idiots who don't know how to spell, I just want to say that if you think you can make a game better, then do it rather than b****ing about how other games suck and how you'd rather play the sequal, obviously if there's a damn sequal, the game is pretty old, take this detail into perspective before you make aAlright, I read some very disturbing reviews, made by illiterate idiots who don't know how to spell, I just want to say that if you think you can make a game better, then do it rather than b****ing about how other games suck and how you'd rather play the sequal, obviously if there's a damn sequal, the game is pretty old, take this detail into perspective before you make a complete bafoon out of your already idiotic review. Thank you and have a nice day.… Expand
  20. KevM.
    Nov 14, 2006
    10
    This game is a classic that will go down in history with games like doom and quake. Truely a first person shooter pioneer in pc games.
  21. PeterK.
    Nov 6, 2006
    10
    This is the best game ever made, I dont care about the GRAPHICS i care about the plot and well everything that makes a game good (besides graphics) This game Half-life1 got me into creating games you know that? and im only 13 and i have 4 good games with the FPS2 graphic card.
  22. EtienneM.
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    Good game easy control, good story and good design.
  23. JonathanM.
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    I didn't think this game was going to be a cool one. After about 5 months of playing Counter-strike, I was getting to be bored. I'd see the pre-loaded Half-Life everytime i started steam thinking that there was nothing in Half-Life fun. Then finally, I gave up. Before going to sleep at 10:05, I decided to buy the game. Each step of the buying process lead me to bet me more and I didn't think this game was going to be a cool one. After about 5 months of playing Counter-strike, I was getting to be bored. I'd see the pre-loaded Half-Life everytime i started steam thinking that there was nothing in Half-Life fun. Then finally, I gave up. Before going to sleep at 10:05, I decided to buy the game. Each step of the buying process lead me to bet me more and more anxious. After I finished buying the game, I immediately got on it. I tried to keep myself form going on anything but the training room at first, so that i may not spoil anything yet. Even that tutiral made me anxious. Forgetting i had to be at school at 8:00, i kept playing. I finally told myself to go sleep, but iIcouldn't. I lay in my bed all night curious,desperate for more Half-Life. I woke up at 5:00 in the morning tp play the game. I found myself "sick" at school and came home to play this great game. I give this game a 100 outta 10, but it could use a graphics improvement.… Expand
  24. BenB.
    Oct 15, 2006
    10
    One of the greatest FPSs to date. This is a great one because it has awesome gameplay, low cost, a still rife online community, and ability to play on most computers. If you haven't already checked this out, you are doing yourself a disservice.
  25. JosefV.
    Oct 9, 2006
    10
    Half-Life That's really one of the greatest (maybe not one, just greatest) games ever made. HL has become so great, that (after several years) tens of thousands ppl still playing this amazing game. GL & HF
  26. AnonymousMC
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    This game has everything; I just wanna say to all low- rating people that this game has been made 8 years ago !!! For windows 95/98 !! Of course if you play it now the graphics are less then you are used to. But it still takes HOURS to complete the game. I can't believe some are saying the game wasn't well tought out.It's GENIUS ! And.. DON'T vote low if YOU can'tThis game has everything; I just wanna say to all low- rating people that this game has been made 8 years ago !!! For windows 95/98 !! Of course if you play it now the graphics are less then you are used to. But it still takes HOURS to complete the game. I can't believe some are saying the game wasn't well tought out.It's GENIUS ! And.. DON'T vote low if YOU can't solve a level. If you would end the entire game without dieing a single time, the game would s**ks.… Expand
  27. AlanM.
    Oct 4, 2006
    10
    This is one of my all time favorite FPS's.
  28. CerdaM.
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    This is a game that held me for 6 years! Holy awesome!
  29. AntonA.
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    I love this game!
  30. DavidA.
    Sep 26, 2006
    10
    This game is kick .ss for it is the best old FPS ever to own on your PC along with Blue Shift and Opposing Force and Team Fortress Classic. Get the Anthology pack asap to get all these for a nice cheap price and rock ass online with em and well enjoy!
  31. AmirS.
    Sep 21, 2006
    9
    I am a big fan of teamplay FPS games, and I loved games such as TF, Quake 2 CTF, and CS. FLF is quite possibly the best team FPS out there because it combines teamwork and strategy while maintaining a frantic pace. I would give it a perfect 10 score but the lack of players is an issue that can't be ignored. Graphics, sound, animations, levels, it's all excellent. A must play for I am a big fan of teamplay FPS games, and I loved games such as TF, Quake 2 CTF, and CS. FLF is quite possibly the best team FPS out there because it combines teamwork and strategy while maintaining a frantic pace. I would give it a perfect 10 score but the lack of players is an issue that can't be ignored. Graphics, sound, animations, levels, it's all excellent. A must play for any teamplay FPS fan.… Expand
  32. DavidG.
    Sep 13, 2006
    10
    The best game ever made, got this game shortly after getting my first PC in 1999 and started religiously playing TFC that summer. From there I went on to Counter-Strike which consumed me for 5 years! This is where it all started.
  33. Novi4ekNone
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    good game
  34. FedorH.
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    The best game ever made!
  35. SørenW.
    Sep 6, 2006
    9
    This is simply an epic game. even now, years after its release, it keeps facinating me. this is a must have for all who like FPS games.
  36. RfewJ.
    Sep 4, 2006
    1
    this game is just poor i cant describe how i feel about this game except the good graphics the story line moving and evrything is just unbelivably redcolus.
  37. AlexE.
    Sep 2, 2006
    0
    This game is pointless, the plot line was ineffective and the programing is shameful; it seems as if this game was made in a short time peroid.
  38. RemcoE.
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    Great, that is the word to discribe this game it is the best shooter till now it suck you up when you start and it keeps you hypnotised till the very end.
  39. MichaelP.
    Aug 31, 2006
    10
    Keep up the good work, This game rocks!
  40. m4a1sterDavery
    Aug 25, 2006
    10
    What can i say the best game ever made, a million times better than half-life 2 which just cant stand up to this stunning game, also the cs mod that came out a year or 2 after half-lifes realease, was the best multiplayer game ever.
  41. CarstenS.
    Aug 14, 2006
    10
    Not THE BEST, but on of the best games. Ever. Still today. But Opposinf Force was the best Half-Life - if we ignore things like physics or graphics, just gameplay.
  42. MichaelC.
    Aug 8, 2006
    10
    So far, the only game that is good enough to a two other than Counter-Strike and it's debut, Half-Life 2. Valve has done enough to this game, and also Half-Life 2, it's precursor.
  43. MichaelB.
    Aug 7, 2006
    10
    Awesome Game.
  44. TimS.
    Jul 30, 2006
    10
    The classic FPS! I have loved this game since it first came out and since then, about every month or so, I create a new game and beat it all over again! One of the best!
  45. BrianJ.
    Jul 27, 2006
    10
    Greatest PC FPS ever... as long as you get the High Definition pack. Without it, the guns look like toys. With it, they look and sound nice enough to get you involved in the game. The best action sequences ever - take on an entire alien army and an entire marine corps. Brilliant AI ends the "spray, take cover, reload" sequence. You will still be taking cover and reloading, but when you Greatest PC FPS ever... as long as you get the High Definition pack. Without it, the guns look like toys. With it, they look and sound nice enough to get you involved in the game. The best action sequences ever - take on an entire alien army and an entire marine corps. Brilliant AI ends the "spray, take cover, reload" sequence. You will still be taking cover and reloading, but when you do, expect a grenade to be tossed your way or a swarm of thornets to seek you out. Puzzles are not all that puzzling since there is usually only one path open to you, but are still interesting enough to keep the non-combat portions of the game fun. Guns are varied and interesting. This is the game that created genre mainstays like vent crawling, squad based AI, and seamless first person scripted events. A true masterpiece. When combined with Opposing Force, the massive amount of quality is astounding to behold. I simply cannot get into the mods for the game and the multiplayer, because all-together the massive amount of perfection is too staggering to fit in this blurb.… Expand
  46. ChaseM.
    Jul 27, 2006
    10
    one of the best games ever made. It's rare that you find a sequal to a game such as this that kicks just as much ass also I might add. I'd been playing this game since my dad bought it and i'd never beaten it until I got steam and Half Life: Source. This game never stops entertaining me, with or without cheats, on any difficulty, its fun to play over and over. Anyone who one of the best games ever made. It's rare that you find a sequal to a game such as this that kicks just as much ass also I might add. I'd been playing this game since my dad bought it and i'd never beaten it until I got steam and Half Life: Source. This game never stops entertaining me, with or without cheats, on any difficulty, its fun to play over and over. Anyone who wants to get one of the best games ever created, buy this game.… Expand
  47. ZeroDestiny
    Jul 27, 2006
    10
    Still one of the greatest shooters out there. Half Life 2 has a ton of potential, but valve kinda tripped at the finish line when they released what felt like a partial attempt at a game. I play the original to get that feel good sensation that HL2 was kinda lacking.
  48. RomanD.
    Jul 23, 2006
    10
    Game is the greatest, and the allowance of mods....I'm glad I existed for this game.
  49. LarsH.
    Jul 23, 2006
    10
    This game rules! spent hours playing, it's from 1998, but is still one of the best pc games to get! the strange thing is that i don't know what to do at gonarch's lair.
  50. TerenceC.
    Jul 22, 2006
    10
    Best FPS game ever, HL2 was a bit of a disappointment compared to this, I've played many FPS games and apart from Quake 4 none of them were as good as this, great story and gameplay, perfect!!
  51. AntonA.
    Jul 22, 2006
    10
    I love this game!
  52. PeterM.
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    Half Life is one of the best Shooter ever!
  53. EliasO.
    Jul 14, 2006
    10
    I played this game over and over and over again when I was a child, and yeah, it was great fun! Those that give it a bad rating are just n00bs that can't finnish it and get stuck.
  54. HongW.
    Jul 12, 2006
    10
    I just love this game. It was the first ego-shooter i played (age 8) and it's absolutely awesome. Well, today the graphics isn't very well, but the gameplay is still a great experience!
  55. AndrewG.
    Jul 9, 2006
    10
    this game is great. THE 2nd best pc shooter ever created, 1st obviously being half-life 2. the graphics were astonishing, and still are better than halo's graphics. considering this game came out 3 years before halo, it had way more variety in weapons, enemies, environments, etc. and its easy mode is 10 times more challenging than halo.
  56. ChrisB.
    Jul 3, 2006
    5
    The sequel provides the other 5 marks. Half Life 1 was a great game, and still is, however it proves too tedious and slow running after having played through Half Life 2 a few times.
  57. FedorH.
    Jul 1, 2006
    10
    The best game ever made!
  58. JonE.
    Jun 28, 2006
    4
    Didnt hold interest...never played game but for 2-3 hours max.
  59. Nivo
    Jun 19, 2006
    10
    This game is excellent, but Source version is not good as I thought.
  60. JonB.
    Jun 18, 2006
    10
    Half-Life was THE game that really piqued my interest in game design and has since lead me to a career in the game industry.
  61. BlazingArrow
    Jun 18, 2006
    10
    You know, I used to hate fps. I thought, well, killing people wouldnt seen right, even virtually. Then, my best friend GAVE me the game: Half-Life One Anthology. I stared my vibe of fps ever since. This game, even years after release, is still one of the best games out there, and it plays on most computers, ensuring your satisfaction for the game. I love EVERYTHING about it, form the You know, I used to hate fps. I thought, well, killing people wouldnt seen right, even virtually. Then, my best friend GAVE me the game: Half-Life One Anthology. I stared my vibe of fps ever since. This game, even years after release, is still one of the best games out there, and it plays on most computers, ensuring your satisfaction for the game. I love EVERYTHING about it, form the mysterious G-man to the puny litte, cute headcrabs. This game will NEVER get old. Garanteed.… Expand
  62. MegatronS.
    Jun 16, 2006
    10
    Excellent game. I have been playing it for over 5 years now and I still love it.
  63. AnonymousMC
    Jun 14, 2006
    10
    When this game came out I hadn't really gotten into computer games much, the FPS's at the time being very boring and unimaginative. I played this, and i was hooked! Fine- so its very dated now, and you youngsters giving it such harsh reviews may be used to all your Halo and Halo 2 graphics (Halo was great, but Halo 2? now there's overrated). Of course HL2 is better in everyWhen this game came out I hadn't really gotten into computer games much, the FPS's at the time being very boring and unimaginative. I played this, and i was hooked! Fine- so its very dated now, and you youngsters giving it such harsh reviews may be used to all your Halo and Halo 2 graphics (Halo was great, but Halo 2? now there's overrated). Of course HL2 is better in every way- they had all the feed back gotten from the original to work off of, as well as 6 years to make what is still the best graphics engine in existance. For its time and even now, i still think Half life has one of the most rewarding single player experiences in the industry, both in length and quality. it took me a year to beat it on hard mode, and still takes a comparable amount of time to do the same.
    to mr. Rami W.- please, play the game before reviewing it. there is no "money" involved whatsoever in half life. maybe you're thinking Counter strike. there aren't even "objectives" in half life.    … Expand
  64. AidanP.
    Jun 9, 2006
    10
    Awesome, the only game better? HL2
  65. DerrickM.
    Jun 5, 2006
    10
    Amazing, amazing game. Definitely one of the best of all time.
  66. CoreyA.
    Jun 5, 2006
    5
    This game is overrated, it's fun but I'd rather not waste my time with this when I can play HL2.
  67. LukeM.
    Jun 2, 2006
    9
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  68. JoeMamma
    May 29, 2006
    10
    This game has the most versatility shown out of all other games on the market.
  69. YermakirumY.
    May 28, 2006
    10
    Very good game.
  70. DanielB.
    May 27, 2006
    10
    This is the best game ever, its sooo realistic and the mod that have been made are great! well done , such a sucsess.
  71. KaiS.
    May 27, 2006
    10
    It is the best game I've ever played.
  72. AnthonyP.
    May 25, 2006
    9
    Best first person shooter of its time. Very addictive!
  73. ElijahW.
    May 24, 2006
    10
    Still kicks butt, even after playing farcry and HL 2 before it. lol. awesomeness to the creators.
  74. TimB.
    May 23, 2006
    7
    fun game. some spots are confusing to get around. wish that shooting the guns would be more realistic.
  75. BrunoF.
    May 22, 2006
    10
    The best game I've ever played, including it's sequence, Half-Life 2.
  76. AntonA.
    May 17, 2006
    10
    I love this game!
  77. RobB.
    May 14, 2006
    10
    Played this game for over 6 years, best game ever!
  78. JoeK.
    May 14, 2006
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  79. SamG.
    May 13, 2006
    10
    When i began playing, it went slow, then it began to pick up. I espicially liked how the player must think to progress, i personally am a adventure and puzzle player, and that's why i liked this so much, also the puzzles give a much needed break in action, if i wanted action, i'd just go outside, but the puzzles out side, i have to make...
  80. ArturoG.
    May 13, 2006
    10
    Its simply the best game ever made, no comments. Those who say its not, it either cuz they are not huge game fans, or they did not play it when it was released, of course if u play doom 3 and farcry and other games, and then u meet half life, u wont find it as good as if it was before.
  81. StevoM.
    May 13, 2006
    10
    One of the best content action packed oriented game to ever come out, just a blast that keeps you on the edge of your seat while challenging you from beginnning to end.
  82. AnthonyN.
    May 12, 2006
    10
    Really good game!
  83. AnonymousMC
    May 10, 2006
    10
    Perfect! This game is way ahead of its time. It is the BEST game ever made! There is absolutely no real comparison, even between it and the sequel, which is also ahead of its time. Valve is an excellent company! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS GAME, BUY IT IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!
  84. TobiasGruber
    May 10, 2006
    10
    The mother of all games... -Simply the best game ever made.
  85. HeywoodF.
    May 10, 2006
    10
    At the time of publishing Half-Life it was simply the Best Game ever and continued to hold that position for a lenghty period of time. Now Half-Life is naturally out-dated game, especially in graphics point of view.. But still it is worth every penny you need to invest in buying this masterpiece of Gaming History.
  86. ColinP.
    May 9, 2006
    10
    i think it one the best and origial games out there. the story is assom and they did a grate job for the time it was made.
  87. AllanP.
    May 9, 2006
    9
    It's really a great game, it kept me thinking a great period. I didn't want even to study, to play half-life. It's a great game, but some puzzles are too much difficult and big, so some people can get stuck sometimes. But this don't kill the fun. Great game!
  88. MikeF.
    May 8, 2006
    9
    best ist game in the gender i played.Please can steam make some dungeon dragon type games in the same format.
  89. BenediktZ.
    May 8, 2006
    10
    Although it's old by now you could still call this game the mother of all FPS... The Game was (for the time release) graphically amazing and the story still is very interesting.
  90. PpjB.
    May 7, 2006
    10
    probbably lost a few hundred friends from this game from playing to too much!
  91. JohnA.
    May 7, 2006
    10
    Very well though out game and beautiful single player storyline.
  92. MichaelL.
    May 7, 2006
    10
    Best game seen to date on the PC in my 18 years of playing computer games. There is so much there it is even great the second and third time around!
  93. JamesM.
    May 7, 2006
    10
    The original and best, gameplay, graphics (at the time), plot and story line, character interaction, aliens, anti gravity, it had it all. The weapons were varied and each had to be used in different situations, so you had to think. Not a mindless shooter by any means. I think when it came out I played this game 5 times over before I even touched any other game, it really was that good!
  94. FedorH.
    May 6, 2006
    10
    The best game ever made!
  95. ChrisR.
    May 6, 2006
    10
    all i can sat is fantasic game loved every minute of it. this was the first fps game i played on the pc few yrs back 10/10 top marks thanks for a great game
  96. BlobN.
    May 5, 2006
    10
    Probably my favorite game combining Fps and puzzle elements. It casues the player to use their skill and their brain to beat the game.
  97. KoshN.
    Apr 18, 2006
    10
    I would give this game an 11 if i could, it is perfectly difficult, long enough and OH so much fun to play time and time again. My favorite game of all time.
  98. SimonD.
    Apr 15, 2006
    10
    Absolutely fantasic game, that deserves every award it's has ever received. For the people that say they get stuck, I agree, it can be quite a challenging game, but like so many people have said, games like this take time to complete, you can't go through just shooting and running! It takes some lateral thinking! Graphically, it was on par for games of its time, although HL2 far Absolutely fantasic game, that deserves every award it's has ever received. For the people that say they get stuck, I agree, it can be quite a challenging game, but like so many people have said, games like this take time to complete, you can't go through just shooting and running! It takes some lateral thinking! Graphically, it was on par for games of its time, although HL2 far surpasses anything HL could ever have given us. Great stuff Valve, I will continue to play games that you create like this for ever! It truly makes game playing enjoyable.… Expand
  99. TinoT.
    Apr 11, 2006
    3
    It's good enough, then you get stuck, you can't find a switch or you're lost in some tunnel that you cant get out of and you end up stuck there for days on end. Well I gave up on it once my hair started falling out.
  100. Kyle
    Apr 4, 2006
    10
    Simply a classic. Nuff said.
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Awards & Rankings

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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

Critic Reviews

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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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