Half-Life

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 5680 Ratings

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  1. GrigoryT
    Jan 2, 2010
    10
    Half-Life was the thirst game I've ever played. And now I've realised that it was only GAME.
  2. MikeM.
    Feb 2, 2008
    10
    For its time, it simply couldn't be beat. Even by the graphically superior Unreal. Excellent story progression through "chapters" that never pulled you out of the story. And TFC...man, it was worth the price alone! Never found another online game I enjoyed to that extent. I was still playiing some great SP mods & TCs up until a year ago (2007!). One was, IMO,even better than the For its time, it simply couldn't be beat. Even by the graphically superior Unreal. Excellent story progression through "chapters" that never pulled you out of the story. And TFC...man, it was worth the price alone! Never found another online game I enjoyed to that extent. I was still playiing some great SP mods & TCs up until a year ago (2007!). One was, IMO,even better than the orginal. And those mods are all FREE. Never have or liekly will get that much mileage out of any game, period. And it's fun to mess with Worldcraft to see if you can make some interesting levels/encounters. This is perhaps even more fun than the game itself, if such is possible. HL2 was really cool, but HL1 was most definitely the best, most long-lasting fun I ever had.… Expand
  3. HobartJ.
    Aug 3, 2010
    10
    Amazing!
  4. KevinK.
    Dec 5, 2002
    10
    Well seems how there are not alot of reviews i will just say. Even tho this game isnt that new it is still the best PC game to ever be made. The mods make it even better. You can play the single player thru and then move easily on to the multiplayer with full enjoyment. BEST GAME EVER.
  5. BobG.
    Oct 1, 2003
    10
    The game is 5 years old and it's still rocks!
  6. 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!
  7. EtienneM.
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    Good game easy control, good story and good design.
  8. 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
  9. Drunky
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    It's quite possibly the best FPS ever. Yes, the graphics are aging, yes the crate puzzles were a bit on the annoying side, but they are minor flaws on a beautiful game. The AI still amazes me now, as the soldiers hide, throw grenades and constantly cause a thread, and then there's the set pieces. I always get excited when I see the G-Man. The story is excellent, people who It's quite possibly the best FPS ever. Yes, the graphics are aging, yes the crate puzzles were a bit on the annoying side, but they are minor flaws on a beautiful game. The AI still amazes me now, as the soldiers hide, throw grenades and constantly cause a thread, and then there's the set pieces. I always get excited when I see the G-Man. The story is excellent, people who complain about it clearly can't be bothered to chase after it. Like so much about this terrific game, you have to work at it. You need to discover every clue, talk to every scientist, that's the way to play the game. And what a game it is...… Expand
  10. Kyle
    Apr 4, 2006
    10
    Simply a classic. Nuff said.
  11. JoeK.
    May 14, 2006
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  12. FedorH.
    May 6, 2006
    10
    The best game ever made!
  13. 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.
  14. FedorH.
    Jul 1, 2006
    10
    The best game ever made!
  15. MichaelB.
    Aug 7, 2006
    10
    Awesome Game.
  16. 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.
  17. AnastasiaO.
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    Very detailed and expansive environments even more so then the Sequel.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. AnonymousMC
    May 10, 2007
    10
    ive been playing dis game since i bought it back in 2001 (wen i was 9yrs old), and ta tink dat i at dat age could crack da puzzels dat half da guys dat rated da game bad couldnt... , its actually quite sad, really, i'll bet dey didnt even play da game. or dey got bored within a 1st 5min cause it didnt start in a battlefield wit gut and gore flying in al different directions.
    P.S.    ive been playing dis game since i bought it back in 2001 (wen i was 9yrs old), and ta tink dat i at dat age could crack da puzzels dat half da guys dat rated da game bad couldnt... , its actually quite sad, really, i'll bet dey didnt even play da game. or dey got bored within a 1st 5min cause it didnt start in a battlefield wit gut and gore flying in al different directions.
    P.S. all da guys dat guys dat gave da game a bad rating cuase da reason i just mentioned or da fact dat dey just couldnt play r luzers:)    … Expand
  21. DanK.
    May 30, 2007
    10
    This is an amazingly awsome game. I beat it for my PS2, and again for the PC. I had endless hours of fun.
  22. FedorH.
    May 30, 2007
    10
    The best game ever made!
  23. RobR.
    Jun 10, 2007
    10
    The game that set the standard... Has the perfect blend of action and puzzles that makes for a truly unique expierience. Being extremely lengthy, you won't forget about this games for a long time. The ending is absolutely incredible, giving the feeling of a dorky scientist turned epic hero of humanity.
  24. Leonidasgp4
    Aug 30, 2007
    10
    It is very hard to make a "critic" to H-L, since H-L change my life, in a way, like F1 Racing simulators did. It is not new that H-L change every little thing from the universe of FPS, but, in the other hand.. H-L have changed the point of view of many people, through gamer to developers. The week point of H-L was that you can actually see, that the physics seem to fail in many ways... It is very hard to make a "critic" to H-L, since H-L change my life, in a way, like F1 Racing simulators did. It is not new that H-L change every little thing from the universe of FPS, but, in the other hand.. H-L have changed the point of view of many people, through gamer to developers. The week point of H-L was that you can actually see, that the physics seem to fail in many ways... for example , you can shoot a bow from 10 miles and the impact is instantaneous... anyway... Me, (and I think many people too) didn't realize off that things until we've got H-L 2 to compare. The best game ever... H-L… Expand
  25. AntonA.
    Aug 9, 2007
    10
    I love this game!
  26. AdrienV.
    Jan 10, 2008
    10
    Best FPS for its time, don't be shunned away when you see the graphics, it was freakin 1998/9! I used to look at a games graphics first in till i got half-life. I bought the Anthology and was dissapointed with the graphics. But 1/4 way through I suddenly realised I did not give a crap anymore. I was too busy having fun.
  27. SteveS.
    Apr 6, 2008
    10
    Many people this this is one of the best games out there. I would agree. Portal was amazing but this you could get free mods and thats what put it over the edge. I happen to be a fan of Valve's games but I will say if its a bad game. This was the most fun i have had in a long time. A lot of people are just about running and gunning but hate game were you might have to think a little. Many people this this is one of the best games out there. I would agree. Portal was amazing but this you could get free mods and thats what put it over the edge. I happen to be a fan of Valve's games but I will say if its a bad game. This was the most fun i have had in a long time. A lot of people are just about running and gunning but hate game were you might have to think a little. The puzzle are not impossible and they are fun. I could tell people about this game but most people already know about it. I just wish they put this game into the orange box as well the game would be complete! altogether this IS the best game on the PC and one of the more fun times you will ever have!… Expand
  28. LiamH.
    Jun 4, 2008
    10
    The best game I've ever played. The graphics are a bit dated, but its still the best!!
  29. PierreH.
    Jul 10, 2008
    10
    A wonderfull game for 1998, bought when he came out. The voices, ambiance and the storyline are very good. The game play is quite a revolution in the FPS at this time, only deus ex was released and wasnt that fluid. Very nice game, still worth to play ... 10 years later.
  30. AnonymousMC
    Jul 18, 2008
    10
    U know what Steve M, u must be one of the dumbest people i've ever read about. First of all ur talking about Half Life 2 U DIPSHIT! Second, Halflife 2 doesn't suck, and u should keep your fucking negativity to yourself and third the original half-life doesn't suck either... So if u hate these games soo much don't fucking waste ur time writing stupid reviews...

    As    U know what Steve M, u must be one of the dumbest people i've ever read about. First of all ur talking about Half Life 2 U DIPSHIT! Second, Halflife 2 doesn't suck, and u should keep your fucking negativity to yourself and third the original half-life doesn't suck either... So if u hate these games soo much don't fucking waste ur time writing stupid reviews...

    As for a review, I give this game a 9 and Half Life 2 a 10.    … Expand
  31. RobS
    Oct 18, 2009
    10
    This is the game that started it all. The game to end all games. The one, the only HALF-LIFE! Buy it. No, don't ask questions, just buy it now. Don't be put off by the aged graphics, that just makes it all the more "retro." While it's true that some of the game is a little long, the Xen level was a bit rough, it's still worthy of being in the top 5. I remember playing This is the game that started it all. The game to end all games. The one, the only HALF-LIFE! Buy it. No, don't ask questions, just buy it now. Don't be put off by the aged graphics, that just makes it all the more "retro." While it's true that some of the game is a little long, the Xen level was a bit rough, it's still worthy of being in the top 5. I remember playing this back in 2000. I was about 10 years old and it scared the crap out of me, but I loved every second of it. After I found out about Half-Life 2, I freaked. I needed the second game; and when I got it the heavens materialized, and I was transported to gaming nirvana.… Expand
  32. AnonymousMC
    Apr 5, 2009
    10
    Mike J?
    I don't think they made it knowing that games like Cod 4/5, Halo and all of them were going to come out, I bet HL is older than you to be honest.
    Other than my rant, about Half Life. Brill game, still amazing to this day, pretty fun story line.
  33. FakeiFAKE
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    Amazing game! Completely changed the FPS genre. This is also a MUST-play if your going to play hl2
  34. DavidW.
    Jun 4, 2003
    10
    This game kicks ass.
  35. MartinV.
    Oct 31, 2004
    10
    "sure it set a new standard on its DATE"... What kinda of **** is that, the game is 7 years old? Of course there are "better" games now. That doesnt change the fact that it was the best for its time and continued to influence game development for many years to come. What if all FPS games released the last 7 years had been as boring as Doom3 for instance? Of course we all want nice smooth "sure it set a new standard on its DATE"... What kinda of **** is that, the game is 7 years old? Of course there are "better" games now. That doesnt change the fact that it was the best for its time and continued to influence game development for many years to come. What if all FPS games released the last 7 years had been as boring as Doom3 for instance? Of course we all want nice smooth gfx, but i want GAMEPLAY as well!… Expand
  36. Marc
    Mar 21, 2004
    10
    You are Gordon Freeman...now strap yourself in for the ride of your life. Seriously.
  37. Jacob
    May 17, 2004
    10
    This game is (as Tony the Tiger would say) GRRRRREAT. Its storyline, graphics, and gameplay far surpass any game made in the same time period as Half Life. And I cant wait to see the upcoming battle between Half-life 2, Doom3, and Halo 2. Its gonna be SWEET!!!
  38. AnonymousMC
    Jul 1, 2005
    10
    This game is one of the greatest frist person shooter ever!!! So what if the grafics were bad, for it's time the AI is extremly good. Also the game play really get you invloved in the story, and leave you asking questions even after the game is over. It desidened so perfectly, and i can't wait for the sequle, i with i could give this game a 15.
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. TobiasGruber
    May 10, 2006
    10
    The mother of all games... -Simply the best game ever made.
  42. 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.
  43. 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!!!!!!!
  44. JoeMamma
    May 29, 2006
    10
    This game has the most versatility shown out of all other games on the market.
  45. 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!
  46. 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!
  47. 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.
  48. Nivo
    Jun 19, 2006
    10
    This game is excellent, but Source version is not good as I thought.
  49. AidanP.
    Jun 9, 2006
    10
    Awesome, the only game better? HL2
  50. PeterM.
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    Half Life is one of the best Shooter ever!
  51. AntonA.
    Jul 22, 2006
    10
    I love this game!
  52. RomanD.
    Jul 23, 2006
    10
    Game is the greatest, and the allowance of mods....I'm glad I existed for this game.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. Novi4ekNone
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    good game
  56. FedorH.
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    The best game ever made!
  57. TiberiuC.
    Nov 22, 2007
    10
    Best. Game. Ever. Half Life has changed me in a way that is visible after all these years. A rare gem.
  58. DannyV.
    Jan 4, 2007
    10
    A fantastic shooter that deserves no less than a score of 10.
  59. 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
  60. AntonA.
    Feb 5, 2007
    10
    I love this game!
  61. CarlC.
    Mar 1, 2007
    10
    The best game to date. Great bargain too. Each mod of this game is a game itself.
  62. JosephS.
    Mar 21, 2007
    10
    It's one of the best games of the world. No other game is playing by so many users! Good luck in the future.
  63. GisleA.
    Mar 7, 2007
    10
    Really good game, in 1998 this game was the best ever. Its great for modding, and it includes much fun, a month of playing (first attempt) the last boss is so hard.
  64. Dr.ShainE.
    Apr 25, 2007
    10
    This is the game that changed gaming. You aren't even a gamer unless you've played this game through at least once. It's one of the most compelling, intuitive, and fun to play games ever made. The story is still incredible if you have enough brain cells to deal with a story that isn't spoon fed to you. This game is for thinking players, if you don't like thinking This is the game that changed gaming. You aren't even a gamer unless you've played this game through at least once. It's one of the most compelling, intuitive, and fun to play games ever made. The story is still incredible if you have enough brain cells to deal with a story that isn't spoon fed to you. This game is for thinking players, if you don't like thinking or are too young to think, then I'd advise you to go play Halo. Otherwise, welcome to the big leagues!… Expand
  65. FedorH.
    May 15, 2007
    10
    The best game ever made!
  66. Daniel
    May 20, 2007
    10
    Still, the best (ego)shooter ever.
  67. YuriS.
    Jun 14, 2007
    10
    One of the best games ever. Great story, great gameplay. And always good, doesn't matter which version you're playing.
  68. TychoT.
    Jun 30, 2007
    10
    You can tell a masterful game when people are still talking about it nearly 10 years after its release.
  69. MarkusT.
    Jul 6, 2007
    10
    Old and simple.
  70. TK
    Jan 1, 2008
    10
    There are two games in the world whose status and influence have endured over the years without fading one bit...I actually think they've just gotten bigger over time! These two games are of course Doom and Half-Life, and nothing can ever make such an immense impact on the gaming world as they did back in the day. An undisputed masterpiece.
  71. Weyland
    Jan 6, 2008
    10
    I loved this game. And I have comments for those who rated horribly. Erick: I have something to say specifically to you. You said "same type of monsters all the way to the last level," What last level? It's one frigging level all the way through. Of course there's going to be all the same monsters! Mister shgiot ktiv: You said "Bad grafiks, bad criters, bad saund, bad stori, bad I loved this game. And I have comments for those who rated horribly. Erick: I have something to say specifically to you. You said "same type of monsters all the way to the last level," What last level? It's one frigging level all the way through. Of course there's going to be all the same monsters! Mister shgiot ktiv: You said "Bad grafiks, bad criters, bad saund, bad stori, bad controll, all the gaim is bad." What the hell are you even saying? Apparently you're such an idiot you don't know how to spell "game," so why should we care what you say? Rami W.: You said "is that how much you guys love this game all you do is kill people for money to complete objectives." How the hell is that a review for this game? Did you think you were playing Assasin's Creed? Because last time I checked, no money system in Half Life one or two.… Expand
  72. FedorH.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    The best game ever made!
  73. LukeI.
    Apr 1, 2008
    10
    Wow. This game was one of the many few that games I've played that still manages to beat modern-day video games. Excellent, easy to understand, basic storyline (aliens attack after a portal opens from thier alien world), great graphics (well, they were in 1997), great gameplay (I loved the gore), great physics, and I loved how you could go into thirdperson (though traditionally, this Wow. This game was one of the many few that games I've played that still manages to beat modern-day video games. Excellent, easy to understand, basic storyline (aliens attack after a portal opens from thier alien world), great graphics (well, they were in 1997), great gameplay (I loved the gore), great physics, and I loved how you could go into thirdperson (though traditionally, this game should be played in first-person view). Overall, this game was the best of the 1990's.… Expand
  74. AnonymousMC
    Apr 1, 2008
    10
    Also to people that had trouble PLAYING the game, get over it! I understand how annoying Half-Life can be, but you don't have to give it 0 just because you couldn't jump over electrified water and press a switch! This game was most likely designed to be hard because Gabe Newell and everyone else at Valve thought that people might be just smart enough to jump over a hole! This isAlso to people that had trouble PLAYING the game, get over it! I understand how annoying Half-Life can be, but you don't have to give it 0 just because you couldn't jump over electrified water and press a switch! This game was most likely designed to be hard because Gabe Newell and everyone else at Valve thought that people might be just smart enough to jump over a hole! This is why critics can be annoying; because sometimes they only look for the bad things! 'This game had lot's of bugs, and was found difficult by 56 percent of its players.'
    What about: 'This game was exciting from start to end; from escaping the Black Mesa complex to exploring alien worlds, this first-person shooter will be a hit!'. OK, some people might not agree, and might say something like 'It was repetitive'. OK, even I agree that it was repetitive. But I don't agree with people saying 'this game sux its to hard scientists are funny why can you kill them'. This is the best game of 1998 (other than MGS)    … Expand
  75. DefjacO
    Apr 3, 2008
    10
    What valve has managed to do is position logical puzzles in a logical environment, using only what should logically be in it, and adding nothing outrageous to aid their puzzles.
  76. RobertoA.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    Perfect Game, Perfect Story.
  77. RobertS.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    A good game, maybe the best in gaming history, I still play this today. And i bet many more does also.
  78. RobbyD.
    Jun 24, 2008
    10
    Was a really good game i enjoyed it a lot.
  79. TeodorIkonomov
    Jul 17, 2008
    10
    The Best Game Ever
  80. KaiS.
    Jul 23, 2008
    10
    It is the best game I've ever played.
  81. VladimirP.
    Jul 9, 2008
    10
    After so many years, easily still the best first person shooter ever.
  82. LucasR.
    Sep 3, 2008
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played!! I've loved this game!! Every body should play it!! I've had finished this one 48 times... and I keep finishing it... I love this serie! I love Dr. Freeman... I have The Orange Box, the HL2 ep.1 and Half-Life Generation!!! I just thing that you (Stem) shoud re-build this great game, not like you've done ai Half-Life Source, but This is the best game I've ever played!! I've loved this game!! Every body should play it!! I've had finished this one 48 times... and I keep finishing it... I love this serie! I love Dr. Freeman... I have The Orange Box, the HL2 ep.1 and Half-Life Generation!!! I just thing that you (Stem) shoud re-build this great game, not like you've done ai Half-Life Source, but whil all the grafics of HL2... I loved every minute of them! You should make the Opp. Force 2 and Blue Shift 2 too... it would be nice!! I'm sure that everybody will want to play these game more then it was played... Thanx!!… Expand
  83. RyanD.
    Sep 5, 2008
    10
    Half-life redefined the first person shooter genre into what it is today. It took a stagnating genre and rewrote the rules. It proved shooters could have a story, friendly characters, and do without key cards. This game has never gone stale. All the mods for it kept it alive well after Half-life 2 came out. If you have never played this game, do yourself a favor and get a copy.
  84. EganA
    Oct 1, 2009
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. This game may have pretty average graphics for the time, but the enemies are great, the story was great, and some of the easter eggs and glitches are really funny. It was a delight to play and, most importantly, it was made my the smartest game company in the world, Valve. Even though in my opinion it is far worse than Half-life 2, it is still one of One of the greatest games of all time. This game may have pretty average graphics for the time, but the enemies are great, the story was great, and some of the easter eggs and glitches are really funny. It was a delight to play and, most importantly, it was made my the smartest game company in the world, Valve. Even though in my opinion it is far worse than Half-life 2, it is still one of my favorite games.… Expand
  85. AnonymousMC
    Apr 6, 2009
    10
    @ Mike J
    Half Life is not crap and no one on here wants to know about halo and COD 4 and Final Fantasy 7 in a Half life review so grow up you Xbox fanboy, anyway this is a great game great story great characters great weapons and a challange so great at the end you just want to yell, yeah i did it!
  86. AnonymousMC
    Apr 9, 2009
    10
    Truly one of the best games ever made, this game has appeal ten years after it's release. I can't think of many FPS games where this is true. Also, to all the people he rate this low because it looks bad, it's ten years old. What do you expect. Just enjoy the gameplay.
  87. FakeName
    Jan 1, 2010
    10
    Single player: Best ever. I played it though several times and I still love it. I have played other games like Super Mario 64, Orcana of Time, Halo 2/3, MW 2, and other games and It blows it away. I like it more than the other games in it's series. Multiplayer: I havent played it on multi player but it would be fun to play it with a partner o single player but would get boring Single player: Best ever. I played it though several times and I still love it. I have played other games like Super Mario 64, Orcana of Time, Halo 2/3, MW 2, and other games and It blows it away. I like it more than the other games in it's series. Multiplayer: I havent played it on multi player but it would be fun to play it with a partner o single player but would get boring fighting other people prettey quick. Also: There is a Mod called Black Mesa and it was made with a volenteer team and has taken around 6 years to make (and counting) and they are re-making the game with the HL2 engine and it is around as good as the original game with out being realy cheezy like most mods with the source engine. You should check it out. It should be comming out in 2010.… Expand
  88. KaiS.
    Feb 16, 2010
    10
    It is the best game I've ever played.
  89. HobartJ.
    Mar 15, 2010
    10
    Amazing!
  90. BitBurn
    Oct 2, 2003
    10
    Yes. This is the best shooter I've played. Sound effects are great. Arsenal is very interesting, AI is very well done for a 1998 game...but most of all, the single player storyline blows them all away! Even today in 2003!! Can't wait for HL2!!
  91. [Anonymous]
    Apr 27, 2003
    10
    Fry the bast***
  92. O.K.
    Apr 30, 2003
    10
    It's the greatest single player fps ever, bar none. Many have passed it since, but all stole liberally from the originator. Long live the king.
  93. MichaelB.
    Sep 17, 2003
    10
    Awesome Game.
  94. NathanS.
    Sep 23, 2003
    10
    This Game RULES DUDE!!!
  95. MaciejW.
    Mar 8, 2004
    10
    Incredible game with fantastic atmosphere!!!! The best game ever, with no doubt. It is just shocking game.
  96. BillB.
    Apr 26, 2004
    10
    It's awesome.
  97. PaulO.
    Jul 23, 2004
    10
    Quite simply, a classic. The graphics weren't as good as some of the other Quake 2 based shooters, but this was more than made up for by a totally immersive storyline, smart level design, and controls that felt just right. Not to mention, when you get done with the main story, there are some excellent mods available, some of which are practically entirely new games.
  98. ScottP.
    Aug 3, 2004
    10
    Truly one of the greatest games of all time on the PC. Have re-played it recently and found that it still retains much of the great addictive quality it originally had. Becoming dated now, and yes, its true, the jumps and doors did get slightly repetitive, but the game still kept me at the seat of my pants at all times just bursting to make the next jump.
  99. JackS.
    Apr 9, 2005
    10
    Will always be my favorite all time game. ever. cant stop playing it.
  100. U
    Jul 1, 2005
    10
    Best Game. When your finished playing single player, there are a ton of mods for both online gaming and single.
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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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