Half-Life

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9.1

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  1. LiamW
    Dec 3, 2009
    10
    I remember walking into the store near my house back in '98, I remember seeing this game on the shelves. Not expecting much out of this shooter I picked it up, I got home and installed it. When I was through playing, I was shocked. This game has revolutionized all shooters out there. And to this very day, it still amazes me how great this was. Even after 11 years, it is still great!
  2. AnonymousMC
    Feb 12, 2009
    10
    For all of those who are complaining about the graphics on this game, give it a fucking break! This game was made in 1998, before most of you who give it 0's were even born. The graphics were revolutionary back then, and still way better than anything you faggots could come up with. Half-Life is still a masterpiece after all of those years to rust. Valve is probably the best gameFor all of those who are complaining about the graphics on this game, give it a fucking break! This game was made in 1998, before most of you who give it 0's were even born. The graphics were revolutionary back then, and still way better than anything you faggots could come up with. Half-Life is still a masterpiece after all of those years to rust. Valve is probably the best game maker ever. Also
    @Alex E. -
    You say this game is pointless, but if you thing about it, does any game really have a point? Really?    … Expand
  3. HelpU
    Jul 19, 2009
    8
    Every thing is well detailed and designed to an amazing degree. Everything is awesome until were the game should have ended. Before The Desert. I mean, you fight through everything until you get to the main goal of making it to the surface after that everything drags on. Its directionless. Once you open the doors to get to the desert that is when you should have been revieled the entire Every thing is well detailed and designed to an amazing degree. Everything is awesome until were the game should have ended. Before The Desert. I mean, you fight through everything until you get to the main goal of making it to the surface after that everything drags on. Its directionless. Once you open the doors to get to the desert that is when you should have been revieled the entire plot of everything, but no you keep going. Sometimes its feels like the level designer is trying to fill the game with cheap tricks instead of good design when you get to this point. This is were the fun ends. Honestly, the desert and the levels after should have been an expansion that no one bought, it totaly deviates from the game's design. Even the soldiers AI seems confused and out of place. If the desert wasn't apart of the game I would give this game a 10 and the desert a 5. Actually, I stopped playing after I hit the desert because it really pisses me off and I can tell the rest of the game is like it because I briefly played it.… Expand
  4. EddieD
    Sep 13, 2009
    7
    In it's day, this was one of the premier FPS available. Nothing else came close to the storyline and the gameplay. In the intervening years the game has become somewhat long in the tooth. Going back and playing it today I realized just how far game technology has come. I never knew just how difficult to control this game was! With modern hardware and good quality controls, this game In it's day, this was one of the premier FPS available. Nothing else came close to the storyline and the gameplay. In the intervening years the game has become somewhat long in the tooth. Going back and playing it today I realized just how far game technology has come. I never knew just how difficult to control this game was! With modern hardware and good quality controls, this game really shows its age. But comparing it with modern games isn't completely fair. If you played Doom, Quake, or other FPS in the 90's, you know how far ahead this game was. And, in a way, it still is. Just don't expect 21st century realism from a 20th century game.… Expand
  5. 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
  6. PeterR
    Dec 26, 2009
    10
    After I have read through the user comments, I am APPALLED at all the people who gave zeros because they thought this was another game, such as Half-Life 2 or COUNTER STRIKE. But asides from these morons... For it's time, Half-Life was a fantastic game, it had a great environment exceptional storyline, and pretty good characters. I have never had more fun in my life. Even today, its After I have read through the user comments, I am APPALLED at all the people who gave zeros because they thought this was another game, such as Half-Life 2 or COUNTER STRIKE. But asides from these morons... For it's time, Half-Life was a fantastic game, it had a great environment exceptional storyline, and pretty good characters. I have never had more fun in my life. Even today, its re-playability is still going!… Expand
  7. SameDifference
    Oct 23, 2010
    10
    This is a great game to play. Lots of hours, lots of thrills, plenty of challenges. The story line is pretty good, too. This game can be replayed and still be found very enjoyable. You can move at a fast pace, or take your time. I find that very enjoyable. I get tired of some games where you have to run break neck speed through the whole process. I think there should be more games likeThis is a great game to play. Lots of hours, lots of thrills, plenty of challenges. The story line is pretty good, too. This game can be replayed and still be found very enjoyable. You can move at a fast pace, or take your time. I find that very enjoyable. I get tired of some games where you have to run break neck speed through the whole process. I think there should be more games like this. Half Life 2 is good, too but way too fast paced for me to thoroughly enjoy playing it.… Expand
  8. ERIDIAN
    Dec 4, 2010
    8
    This is a good game, everyone who is a REAL gamer knows what Half Life is and respects it for being an important piece of video game history. However, it is well known that first person shooters do not age well, that is all that is keeping this game from being a 10 in my eyes. So instead of purchasing this game, it may be worth the wait to download a copy of Black Mesa Source (aThis is a good game, everyone who is a REAL gamer knows what Half Life is and respects it for being an important piece of video game history. However, it is well known that first person shooters do not age well, that is all that is keeping this game from being a 10 in my eyes. So instead of purchasing this game, it may be worth the wait to download a copy of Black Mesa Source (a independent source engine remake of the original Half Life) to play the old fashioned shooter and puzzle action in a restored modern glory.… Expand
  9. Hemiovoid
    Sep 21, 2012
    9
    At this point, you can just get Black Mesa for free and have done with it. Black Mesa gets a 9/10 because it's not without its bugs and annoyances, but it surpasses HL1 on quite a few fronts.
  10. GolovA
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    So after Duke Nukem 3D and Quake, and parallel to Unreal this thing comes out. Wow! Were we ever prepared for the impact? NO! :D Half Life blew my mind. U can do THAT in games? No waaaay man! It was a revolutionary period for games in general, but Half Life is around the top of the pyramid in my book :) so much fun with this one!
  11. keefbaker
    Jan 1, 2014
    8
    An old classic. A good storyline (but not a patch on its even better sequel) but it's a classic "for its time". Best game of 1998, sure. But unlike some games it's not survived the test of time as well.
  12. Mr_Big
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Half-Life is truly one of the most iconic and memorable first person shooters in existence. The immersion is masterfully executed, and the moment you get on the monorail to Black Mesa, the game does all that it can do in it's power to thrust you into a dynamic and changing environment. A lack of cut-scenes prevents gameplay break, so the player is constantly on his toes in a desperate bidHalf-Life is truly one of the most iconic and memorable first person shooters in existence. The immersion is masterfully executed, and the moment you get on the monorail to Black Mesa, the game does all that it can do in it's power to thrust you into a dynamic and changing environment. A lack of cut-scenes prevents gameplay break, so the player is constantly on his toes in a desperate bid for survival. Graphics are solid for it's time, but have definitely aged. Shooting is fun and intuitive, and the game heaps a truckload of interesting and varied weapons for you to use. Boss fights play out like puzzles, challenging you to find their weaknesses. Sadly, the only thing that soils this game is the Xen stages at the very end, a commonly cited complaint for this game. The complete change in atmosphere and tone comes suddenly after hours in Black Mesa, a jarring experience for many. Thankfully, the last boss manages to be interesting enough in it's own right.

    Half-Life remains a solid gaming experience for any gamer looking for that extra challenge.    … Expand
  13. Ztride
    Dec 21, 2011
    8
    Played this game for the first time this year (2011), and I was positively surprised by it, altough I knew how much people like it. The graphics are dull today, but I imagine perhaps the best '98 had to offer. Despite that it is 13 years after release they still work fine, and gameplay is great aswell. The best thing about the game however is the way it tells the story, constantly throughPlayed this game for the first time this year (2011), and I was positively surprised by it, altough I knew how much people like it. The graphics are dull today, but I imagine perhaps the best '98 had to offer. Despite that it is 13 years after release they still work fine, and gameplay is great aswell. The best thing about the game however is the way it tells the story, constantly through the eyes of the players with no cut-scenes, and that said it is quite an interesting story aswell.… Expand
  14. KalanYamato
    Mar 26, 2013
    8
    Dr. Freeman is a pretty cool game, he diagnosed me with ichthyophobia and doesn't afraid of anything. 8/10.
  15. NektarN
    Oct 2, 2012
    10
    The iconic game Half-life made by valve is a must-play game. Its graphic hols up to this day and the gameplay is amazing. A great story-line which is delivered by a great number of subtle hints instead of interrupting in-game videos showing how the story progresses. Revolutionary in its time and a great inspiration for other classics, this game is definitely worth a try 10/10.
  16. Rayken
    Aug 25, 2012
    9
    Half Life. One of the games that revolutionized the FPS genre. It has a good story, great gameplay and good graphics (for that time). The protagonist, Gordon Freeman, has no defined personality, but I guess Valve wanted the player to imagine what Gordon says and thinks throughout the game. A bit repetitive with it's puzzles, but it shouldn't hinder you from having fun with it.
  17. hwanin
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    This is possibly the best single player FPS I played. Not because it was flawless, but because of the overall experience it provided.
    I really like "sandbox" type games and this is exactly the opposite. Quite a corridor-type game with invisible or made up walls if needed, but the AI was definitely one of the best (if not the very best) to that date of initial release.
    It has an intro    This is possibly the best single player FPS I played. Not because it was flawless, but because of the overall experience it provided.
    I really like "sandbox" type games and this is exactly the opposite. Quite a corridor-type game with invisible or made up walls if needed, but the AI was definitely one of the best (if not the very best) to that date of initial release.

    It has an intro a person can never forget!
    The graphics were very good, though really not groundbreaking. The controls were just flawless.
    The NPCs made a lot of difference with their also clever AI. I mean you could technically bring other people with you who (if armed) could shoot opponents saving you ammunition.
    The decision to create the Xen planet also added a depth - like playing a base game + an expansion.

    The characters were good, the animations, sounds and voices remarkable.
    The weapons were all and usable.

    I refrain from giving this 10/10, but a close one for sure.
    I bought a collector's edition back in the day with both expansions and even Counter-Strike on separate CD! - that reissue deserve 10/10.    … Expand
  18. Jouna92
    Dec 25, 2013
    9
    It isn't everyday that you come across a game that totally revolutionizes an entire fps genre, but Half-Life has done just that. Immersive and engaging entertainment experience.
  19. Cazanator
    Sep 26, 2013
    9
    While the sequel to this game takes all of the plaudits for being one of the best games ever made, but for me Half Life is so much better. As someone who has recently beat the game you would think that the dated graphics would be an issue, but the answer is no.

    If I'm honest however, I must admit that the story is fairly mediocre at best, and also you will find slightly repetitive    While the sequel to this game takes all of the plaudits for being one of the best games ever made, but for me Half Life is so much better. As someone who has recently beat the game you would think that the dated graphics would be an issue, but the answer is no.

    If I'm honest however, I must admit that the story is fairly mediocre at best, and also you will find slightly repetitive 'room to room, wave after wave' situations throughout the game. But the fact is, the sheer genius and quality of Half Life dwarfs those issues. What is also a testament to the game is that I am simply not used to/experienced with classic/old games so the fact I can appreciate the game is surprising for me.

    Of all the games I have played, Half Life has by far the best level design. You will experience that there isn't just one way of getting through a section of the game. Throughout the 15 hour campaign, I honestly felt none of the levels were repetitive which is something that should be praised as it was the first ever game made by Valve.

    The enemies are varied and challenging, in fact, its one of the most difficult games I have ever played. I often watched walkthroughs to help me progess. Nevertheless, the enemies are outstanding, level design is incredible and the length of the game is very satisfying. I've also played Half Life 2 and for me, this game is a lot better.

    9/10 Brilliant    … Expand
  20. Claytality
    Feb 4, 2020
    9
    Superb level design, enemies, story, puzzles, and shoot-em-up action make Half-Life an amazing game. It has aged surprisingly well and is still fun today. Figuring out how to progress to the next area is very rewarding.

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

    Bought for $1, played 12 hours, highly recommended.
  21. DexEngineer
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpice of story telling of sci-fi genre. Make yourself a favor... take one or two days free, shut the door, switch off the phone and enjoy this game. You will be amazed with graphics and strory progression. Recommended thousand times!
  22. suneater
    Dec 17, 2012
    9
    One of the best games ever made. There's not much I can say about this that hasn't been said already. If you haven't played it pick this and the sequel up; the expansions are optional but worth your time for the most part (Opposing Force and Episode 2 are fantastic).
  23. iseeall
    Dec 14, 2015
    9
    At the time this game was released, it was revolutionary. Many scripted character which would talk to you, follow you, open doors and help fight enemies. That was unseen before. The levels themselves are well designed yet somewhat too linear, like in all shooter games. The graphics were excellent for the time. If you try playing it today, you may not really enjoy it, as the genre hasAt the time this game was released, it was revolutionary. Many scripted character which would talk to you, follow you, open doors and help fight enemies. That was unseen before. The levels themselves are well designed yet somewhat too linear, like in all shooter games. The graphics were excellent for the time. If you try playing it today, you may not really enjoy it, as the genre has advanced far ahead.… Expand
  24. Piopal
    Jan 19, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gra rewolucyjna, nawet dziś przyjemnie się gra mimo wiekowej technologi (jak na dzisiejsze czasy), zaś wątek fabularny każący przetrwać i odkrywać jak skończy się incydent w Black Mesie oraz poznawanie coraz to nowych zagrożeń oraz zagadek czyni tą grę w wielu przypadkach nawet lepszą pod względem fabuły od dzisiejszych arcydzieł /strzelanek, dokładając do tego naprawdę długą rozgrywkę potrzebną na przejście gry oraz niesamowity multiplayer na którym wzorowano wiele późniejszych produkcji. Suma tych wszystkich zalet pozwala tej grze nawet dziś mierzyć się z światowymi Hitami.… Expand
  25. Darthghost1
    Feb 27, 2013
    9
    While it hasn't aged well (play the Black Mesa mod for superior graphics), Half Life still can stand on its own feet as an excellent FPS. It has great game play, good story, and a truly epic ending. The enemies and weapons are varied and imaginative. My only major complaint is the engine. Early in the game, there are a multitude of block puzzles, which are quite frustrating to play onWhile it hasn't aged well (play the Black Mesa mod for superior graphics), Half Life still can stand on its own feet as an excellent FPS. It has great game play, good story, and a truly epic ending. The enemies and weapons are varied and imaginative. My only major complaint is the engine. Early in the game, there are a multitude of block puzzles, which are quite frustrating to play on the gldsrc. engine, but this can be negated by using Half Life: Source, which is the same game on the source engine. This game is not without its flaws, but stands with the likes of Mario and Pac-Man as a timeless classic, and is worth playing on basis of historical value alone.… Expand
  26. Simolius
    Jul 1, 2013
    8
    I thought Half-Life was a standard 90's shooter...but then I played Alien Vs Predator (Classic 2000) and I saw how HL was so ahead of its time, both in controls and graphics. The game plays very similar to today's first person shooters, the graphics still hold up (in my opinion) and the story is quite nice, even though the storytelling suffers a bit from the lack of cutscenes or other waysI thought Half-Life was a standard 90's shooter...but then I played Alien Vs Predator (Classic 2000) and I saw how HL was so ahead of its time, both in controls and graphics. The game plays very similar to today's first person shooters, the graphics still hold up (in my opinion) and the story is quite nice, even though the storytelling suffers a bit from the lack of cutscenes or other ways of telling the story. You will simply not understand the story if you're not paying attention. Nice soundtrack, nice pacing...Overall, its a great game! 8/10.… Expand
  27. Jerrika
    May 25, 2013
    9
    This game is fun and addictive. It is a Sci-Fi game, which I love, and its by Valve so it can't be bad. The Graphics are good, considering that the game was from 1998. But if you look beyond graphics its a pretty good game. The story is easy to follow. I'm not going to say what it is in case I ruin anything. People talk to you and it feels realistic, the voice acting is also very wellThis game is fun and addictive. It is a Sci-Fi game, which I love, and its by Valve so it can't be bad. The Graphics are good, considering that the game was from 1998. But if you look beyond graphics its a pretty good game. The story is easy to follow. I'm not going to say what it is in case I ruin anything. People talk to you and it feels realistic, the voice acting is also very well done. Weapons vary and are each great. Gameplay is amazing, and will keep you hooked from The Desert to The Moon. Characters, there are not many that have a background but the ones that do each have a different roll. Its an amazing game, and I say buy this game.… Expand
  28. AWG
    Jun 4, 2013
    9
    Great storyline and awesome gameplay: fifteen years later, Half Life is still the game many "modern" FPSs would like to be. Maybe not the best game ever. but damn it's among the first five for sure.
  29. Cmf97351
    Jul 17, 2013
    9
    Lets be honest here this game is outdated in many ways (graphics and sound), but the gameplay and storyline still makes Half Life fun almost 15 years after its release. If you enjoyed one of the other Half Life for the magnificent story and the challenges rather than the graphics, then I would highly recommend buying Half-Life.
  30. iddqd4
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    Мой любимый тип уровней, где приходится искать выход из своеобразного лабиринта. Классный дизайн оружия, интересная история, крутые уровни. Отличная игра.
  31. TwOne
    Aug 9, 2013
    9
    It's got a great storyline, however there are some puzzles and long parts which are a bit boring or very hard. The game was ahead of it's time (and still was by 2002). Multiplayer isn't too exciting, with only Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch. Must play, on Steam it is only 10 euros, which it still definitely is worth.
  32. K1LL34
    Aug 31, 2013
    8
    Wonderful game, lots of mods, at a low price?! The answer, YES! This game delivers on a massive scale, having lots of awards and praise for it being the first game Valve ever released!

    Pros: -Very influential and unique story and concepts -Extremely moddable, great mods out there -Obscure and cool weapons, such as the Egon and the Tau Cannon. -Still being supported in the modding    Wonderful game, lots of mods, at a low price?! The answer, YES! This game delivers on a massive scale, having lots of awards and praise for it being the first game Valve ever released!

    Pros:
    -Very influential and unique story and concepts
    -Extremely moddable, great mods out there
    -Obscure and cool weapons, such as the Egon and the Tau Cannon.
    -Still being supported in the modding community.
    -The graphics are a little dated, but still hold up today.
    -10+ hours of gameplay (unlike some games today)
    -Good sound design for the technology back then.
    -Very affordable, ONLY $10 in the US!

    Cons:
    -It gets a little repetitive towards the end.
    -It does not hold up well today, since it is so influential.
    -The boss is a bit too long and tedious.
    -Loading screens everywhere, but this is not such a big problem, since with computers
    now can breeze through the loading process
    -Some of the puzzles are easy to figure out and are not challenging.
    -The voice acting is nothing special.

    Those are all the pros and cons that I can list off of the top of my head. I am sure there are more things to list, but overall, this game is great! Buy it! It is very cheap!    … Expand
  33. MichMart
    Mar 1, 2014
    10
    One day I was bored and thought I should play this game. It was so phenomenal I'm a fan now!
    I think the best thing about it is the storytelling: You can experience the world of half-life without a cut scene and your character doesn't speak which means you can make your own thoughts. The atmosphere is also very well done and the multiplayer mode has a lot to offer.
    This game was also    One day I was bored and thought I should play this game. It was so phenomenal I'm a fan now!
    I think the best thing about it is the storytelling: You can experience the world of half-life without a cut scene and your character doesn't speak which means you can make your own thoughts. The atmosphere is also very well done and the multiplayer mode has a lot to offer.
    This game was also revolutionary for the FPS!    … Expand
  34. TheBlueConsole
    Oct 18, 2013
    8
    A masterpiece and in my opinion better than HL2. It has more weapons, enemies, challenges, difficulty and all in all fun. Gordon Freeman feels more 3-D rather than an empty shell even though he's still silent, characters to hate and love, enemies to destroy and it ranges from aliens to zombies to soldiers. Really, its enjoyable for everyone. The storyline is simple, and based in a labA masterpiece and in my opinion better than HL2. It has more weapons, enemies, challenges, difficulty and all in all fun. Gordon Freeman feels more 3-D rather than an empty shell even though he's still silent, characters to hate and love, enemies to destroy and it ranges from aliens to zombies to soldiers. Really, its enjoyable for everyone. The storyline is simple, and based in a lab rather than in a city like HL2. It also gives some backstory on HL2 in the ending. Weapons are wide-ranged and for the 90's the graphics are top notch. Go play it, you might not LOVE it but you'll still enjoy.… Expand
  35. DaEagle
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    Half Life's claustrophobic nature and engaging story proves that first-person shooters can be something more than shooting endless range of enemies. Not only that, but the gameplay also revolutionizes gaming mechanics. Exploring various locations for supplies and platforming through sections is needful to go through various levels, making the experience more interesting. And, as youHalf Life's claustrophobic nature and engaging story proves that first-person shooters can be something more than shooting endless range of enemies. Not only that, but the gameplay also revolutionizes gaming mechanics. Exploring various locations for supplies and platforming through sections is needful to go through various levels, making the experience more interesting. And, as you except, shooting's remarkably fun. But, what aspect this game revolutionized the most, is successfully telling a story without scripted scenes. Half Life is a mark of brilliance. (Final Score: 9.64)… Expand
  36. NachoGameplays
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Muy diferente a Half Life 2 en casi todos los sentidos pero con el mismo nivel de calidad. Half Life cambio los videojuegos.
  37. tapittuco
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    horrible game, the graphix are bad, you cant aim down sights, its plagued with bugs (i fell out of the train in the beginning by jumping), no perks, no playable servers or cool maps, cant play with an xbox360 controller (cause fps console gaming is superior for obvious reasons), i couldnt paint a rainbow or d**k on my gun
  38. 1000000xp
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The Best. _________________________________________________________________
  39. TCdivinity
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    This game is a personal favourite of mine, so I'll do my best to keep it as unbiased as possible. This game is probably one of the best first person shooters ever made. The story is interesting, the gameplay is fantastic, and while the graphics aren't top notch by today's standards, it has that nostalgic charm that keeps it from being hard to look at. The fast paced, old school FPS actionThis game is a personal favourite of mine, so I'll do my best to keep it as unbiased as possible. This game is probably one of the best first person shooters ever made. The story is interesting, the gameplay is fantastic, and while the graphics aren't top notch by today's standards, it has that nostalgic charm that keeps it from being hard to look at. The fast paced, old school FPS action in this game is fantastic and fun, and should certainly keep fans of old school FPS games interested, along with a pretty interesting story, though it's certainly not as good as its sequel. The cons of this game include relatively boring enemies at many points, sometimes the levels feel quite drawn out, and the movement can feel somewhat iffy on newer machines (at least as far as I can tell). Overall, this game is definitely worth a playthrough in the very least if you're a fan of other Valve titles or old school shooters.… Expand
  40. NavyAlphaGamer
    Nov 23, 2013
    9
    This game is near perfect, it has changed the fps genre forever, with no doubt. The Black Mesa facility is truly a maze, and the xen levels...MY GOD THE XEN levels were amazing. This is a near perfect game!
  41. sengork
    Nov 24, 2013
    8
    One of the games people grew up on in the late 1990s. Gordon Freeman is a memorable character however time has not done him well as he had no voice acting associated with him so all that remains is a blocky character render and a few paintings. Today it appears Valve are busy enough with Steam to give Half-Life series serious focus. HL1 was a stepping stone in storytelling first personOne of the games people grew up on in the late 1990s. Gordon Freeman is a memorable character however time has not done him well as he had no voice acting associated with him so all that remains is a blocky character render and a few paintings. Today it appears Valve are busy enough with Steam to give Half-Life series serious focus. HL1 was a stepping stone in storytelling first person shooters and varied environment interactivity (eg. physics puzzles).… Expand
  42. EmpAVP2123
    Dec 7, 2013
    9
    This game is so awsome and it's so original!! Don't be annoyed by the graphics,you can install a mod or download a HD pack for better weapons quality and characters(like I did). The only sad thing about this game is that is a Linear game but I don't think it would look very nice with some sandbox options. First of all,you may think through the game that is boring and you should stopThis game is so awsome and it's so original!! Don't be annoyed by the graphics,you can install a mod or download a HD pack for better weapons quality and characters(like I did). The only sad thing about this game is that is a Linear game but I don't think it would look very nice with some sandbox options. First of all,you may think through the game that is boring and you should stop playing but when I finished the game and realized that I was only a scientist at the beggining of the game and later on I realized it was just awsome!!! I would give it a 9/10!… Expand
  43. inevitabilities
    Dec 25, 2013
    9
    I highly recommend this game. It was simply a phenomenal gaming experience. Vault created one heck of a story line as well as killer pulse pounding scenes throughout. The only flaw the ridiculously slow grenade throws.
  44. DMets27
    Dec 27, 2013
    9
    I never got to play any games from the Half Life series until this past year, then I bought my new gaming laptop and thought, "What better way to start with a game that has been deemed a classic?" and now I see why. Half Life is a game that is over 15 years old and has remarkably held up extremely well since '98. Play any current first person shooter and then play Half Life and you'llI never got to play any games from the Half Life series until this past year, then I bought my new gaming laptop and thought, "What better way to start with a game that has been deemed a classic?" and now I see why. Half Life is a game that is over 15 years old and has remarkably held up extremely well since '98. Play any current first person shooter and then play Half Life and you'll appreciate how innovative Half Life was for its time.… Expand
  45. InsanityBased
    Feb 22, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game that started the beautiful series of Half-Life. This game is a true treasure of it's period. For a game released in 1998, it was almost Next Generation. If you every say this game was bad, you obviously don't have a good taste for games. I suggest you buy the the Half-Life complete pack and play the entire series.
    IN A NUTSHELL: Follow the adventures of Gordon Freeman as he escapes the Black Mesa Research Facility in New Mexico. During the path you will encounter 3 armed aliens, acid spitting bulls, barnacles, and heavily armed soldiers.    … Expand
  46. Psychedelic
    Mar 16, 2014
    10
    Perfeito, nada a declarar.
    Toda a imersão, a historia que é contada de uma forma magnifica, você se sente na pele de gordon, ate porque ele não fala, isso ajuda, partes tensas, terror, ação, coisas loucas, magnifico ate o final.
  47. DanySK
    Oct 19, 2016
    9
    I have played it again in December 2015 for two reasons: test my brand new Steam controller with a game created for mouse and keyboard, and see how it runs on Linux. Both things were extremely pleasant. And maybe surprisingly, the game didn't get as old as I would have supposed.
    Yes, the graphics is definitely vintage, but the gameplay is not: I'm not sure if there is some lack of ideas    I have played it again in December 2015 for two reasons: test my brand new Steam controller with a game created for mouse and keyboard, and see how it runs on Linux. Both things were extremely pleasant. And maybe surprisingly, the game didn't get as old as I would have supposed.
    Yes, the graphics is definitely vintage, but the gameplay is not: I'm not sure if there is some lack of ideas to evolve the genre, or it's just that Valve created such masterpiece that's hard to get anything better.

    Anyway, it should get played by any PC gamer, at least as part of your gaming cultural experience.    … Expand
  48. PublicNuisance
    Jun 7, 2021
    8
    Half-Life is certainly a great game and playing through it over twenty years after it’s initial release only strengthens that for me. That being said it is far from perfect. It’s story; characters; world building and presentation are ground breaking and still worthy of praise. It was a pioneer in not having any cut scenes and keeping you in Gordon Freeman’s shoes. It also managed a greatHalf-Life is certainly a great game and playing through it over twenty years after it’s initial release only strengthens that for me. That being said it is far from perfect. It’s story; characters; world building and presentation are ground breaking and still worthy of praise. It was a pioneer in not having any cut scenes and keeping you in Gordon Freeman’s shoes. It also managed a great feat in that it Valve chose to communicate the story through side characters you encounter and through announcements. Having Freeman be a mute could have been a terrible choice but they pulled it off. The presentation of the game was fantastic. In that I mean things like the intro train ride setting up the facility and little things such as Gordon’s locker giving him some backstory. The characters of Barney; G-Man; and the scientists all cemented their place in gaming history. There was a good selection of weapons that had many good and memorable choices. The difficulty curve of the game felt a bit off though with some sections feeling extremely easy and others feeling almost sadistic. The enemies were varied and all had little differences that made them unique as well as have slightly different strategies for. The graphics were good for the time. I wouldn’t say they were the best of 1998 but certainly top 5. The reload sounds and animations of the guns were varied and gave them extra character. I will now get to something that brought the game down for me from possible all time great to just great: the physics. Half-Life has by far some of the worst physics I have ever seen and to top it off it is compounded by having brutal levels of fall damage. The worst part of the physics for me was interacting with ladders. Going up or down would be an exercise in patience as it was all to easy for the game to think I wanted Gordon to leap off of it. Other times I would climb up the ladder and it may shoot me up in the air a bit having me lose half of my life in fall damage when I hit the ground. The fall damage and poor physics made some of the platforming very frustrating as well. Some of the issue was timing the jumps while others were seeming to slide a bit after landing. I had these issues years ago when I first played the game and they’re still there now. There are health kits scattered about as well as medical stations scattered as well. You can’t carry any med kits with you though.

    I played Half-Life on Linux. It never crashed on me. The game ran great which given the age wasn’t a surprise. There was an option for V-Sync but not any graphics options. The game seemed to be locked to 101 FPS regardless of if V-Sync was turned on. I will say that voices felt a bit muffled or with an echo at times. I also had one time where I went through a platform and got stuck making me have to reload my previous save. There were also textures that appeared black and others that would flicker. I could manually save whenever I wanted and there seemed to be no limit on number of saves. You can also just let the game auto save if you want to. You can’t change the difficulty after starting the game. Alt-Tab works.

    Graphics Engine: GoldSrc
    Graphics API: OpenGL
    Disk Space Used: 529 MB
    Save System: Manual and Auto
    Health System: Med Kits/Stations
    Input Used: Keyboard + Mouse

    Settings Used: V-Sync on; 1920x1080
    GPU Usage: 3-13 %
    VRAM Usage: 534-717 MB
    CPU Usage: 14-17 %
    RAM Usage: 2.2-2.8 GB
    Frame Rate: 92-101 FPS

    If you haven’t played Half-Life yet you really should. Physics issues aside it is a great game that has stood the test of time. I finished the game on medium difficulty in 9 hours and 30 minutes. I beat it on hard years ago and knew that with it’s difficulty curve spikes I didn’t want to do that again. I got the game for free years ago from a friend, and also got it through the Orange Box I bought for $49.99 CAD. It is easily worth it’s current price of $11.49 CAD.

    My Score: 8.5/10

    My System:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 580 8GB Gaming X | Mesa 21.1.2 | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB | Manjaro 21.0.6 | Mate 1.24.1 | Kernel 5.12.8-1-MANJARO | AOC G2460P 1920*1080 @ 144hz    … Expand
  49. Tomle1202
    Jun 18, 2022
    9
    For the most part, Half-Life is how an exceptionally brilliant videogame is defined.
  50. carlosgtardon
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    Fue uno de los primeros videojuegos que en vez de bloquear las escenas para situar la historias las hacía parte del juego, además generó un standart dentro de los FPS que ha continuado hasta la fecha. No ha envejecido muy bien pero con Black Mesa ha mejorado.
  51. Honestcritic19
    Sep 20, 2014
    8
    A true gaming classic that should be played by everyone. The story (like half life 2's) is great, the gameplay is always exciting and fun. This is a must own.
  52. Duskycarp116
    Oct 2, 2015
    9
    This game has the best writing, best story, best characters, best gameplay, most fun I had since any game of all time! It deserves game of the year of 1998! The characters are very interesting and its fully original as **** Buy it full price now!!!!!!! FOR LORD GABEN SAKE!!!!
  53. Marick
    Oct 30, 2014
    9
    That's a good story for an FPS game. I did not expect a game from 99's, so catch me hard and keep me stuck to computer several hours. That's a good game. Good for Valve.
  54. azeitona
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    I wish I could give this game an 11. So, yeah, my favorite game of all time. This is gonna take a while... from where do I start? I guess I'll start from the bottom and work my way up to what I enjoy most in the game.

    Graphics: They were pretty amazing at the time. Even the Source engine (the follow-up of the GoldSrc engine, a heavily modified Quake engine) is struggling to hold up    I wish I could give this game an 11. So, yeah, my favorite game of all time. This is gonna take a while... from where do I start? I guess I'll start from the bottom and work my way up to what I enjoy most in the game.

    Graphics:
    They were pretty amazing at the time. Even the Source engine (the follow-up of the GoldSrc engine, a heavily modified Quake engine) is struggling to hold up today. But for 1998 standards... there weren't many truly 3D FPSs games. And Half Life had high quality textures, polygonal models... and the NPCs moved their mouths when they were talking. Even in Max Payne 2 (from 2003) some characters didn't move their mouths.

    Of course, Half Life did not age well in the graphics department, but you gotta give it a break. If you compare it with other games at the time (Quake 2, for example), Half Life looks gorgeous.

    Audio:
    The voice acting is nice for the time. It could have been better, though -there are only 3 voice actors in the game from what I recall, but the voices are memorable. The monsters, the guns and other sounds don't disappoint also.

    The soundtrack has some memorable themes, but it is too scarce. There are some great action or exploration moments that could use some background track, but it will only play in a few (very few) moments.

    Gameplay:
    The action was fast paced and easy for anyone to try it, but the game didn't babysit you. The AI of the enemies was really good, and, actually, I think it holds up even for today standards. The marines you fight aren't brain-dead like many of the enemies of modern shooters. They actually fall back and heal themselves. Sometimes they act really stupid, but most of the time they provide a challenge.

    The game also had a great pacing, with fast gunplay moments, small fights and exploration parts. And they all feel connected so organically that it's something I still haven't seen in any other game.

    But what really sets the game apart from me are two things: the storytelling and the level design.

    Story:
    Actually, the story is pretty dumb. You're Gordon Freeman, a scientist that kicks alien ass. Hell yeah. But, seriously, there's nothing more to it. What is amazing is that the game doesn't take control of the camera at any time. Since you start up the campaign, you see everything by the protagonist's eye. And each room tells you a story. It's subtle, but every corner has something to add to the story if you look carefully and try to interpret what is being shown. It's nothing so much amazing, but it's awesome by the way that this is achieved.

    Level design:
    I don't even know what to say. The level design contributes to the storytelling, bringing the universe of the Black Mesa Research Facility alive. But it doesn't sacrifice the gameplay. In fact, it makes the whole experience more enjoyable, because each level has its own motif going on, and each one is focused in one type of gameplay. Some levels are more action packed, others have more puzzles. But they don't feel disjointed at any time. Only the last levels are kind of a bore, but they're not necessarilly bad. They just don't hold up to the other levels.

    So, yeah, I talked too much and I didn't even scrape the surface of what I wanted to talk. But you should at least take a look at the game. It deserves it, as the "uncle" of modern titles. And if you never played the original and think that it's too old, take a look at the free mod called Black Mesa, that is a remake of the original game. It's amazing too. So, yeah, Half Life... give it a try when you can, really.    … Expand
  55. Machine1211
    Oct 9, 2014
    8
    I liked this one, but Half Life 2 blew my mind. The storytelling is quite good here, the maps are very well edited. The graphics looks dated today but overall it's quite OK. A very innovative and enjoyable FPS, one of the most obvious classics of the genre
  56. jamieb452
    Apr 4, 2015
    10
    The brilliant story that half life had, was first starting off as being gorden Freeman, coming to work late, he walks down to hope into his HEV suit that he will wear to fight alien and kill soldiers. it's time to choose!
  57. Pawulon
    May 23, 2015
    8
    While it was a bit revolutionary in its times with more variety and puzzles, it lacks in one key element: satisfaction from using weapons. Some enemies, while being human are bullet sponges. Sometimes you spend a minute or two blasting one mutant in face until it falls.
  58. zimmer600
    Aug 19, 2017
    9
    The ancestor of the genre of shooters in the form in which we see it in our days. Breakthrough then, and the immortal classic today, if you did not play half-life, then you did not play video games at all.
  59. BoogeeFilmGuy
    Jul 15, 2015
    10
    A game to remember. As you play this, you feel immersed in its gripping storyline. It blends the fast-paced action from DOOM with a chilling and monumental storyline, like from a Stephen King novel. Any and every gamer needs to own or at least play this masterpiece.
  60. jdandd2015
    Aug 3, 2015
    10
    It's 2015 and I'm here reviewing half-life. To think that this was a game in 1998, but in my recent play through I just had an absolute blast. It was a very unique game and with the challenge hard difficulty has I felt very immersed in getting from one place to the next. The physics at the time were outstanding and even being an OoT homer, this game was the best 1998 had to offer.
  61. Cmmcfreire
    May 12, 2020
    9
    Story - 7/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics - 8/10 (for the time)
    Soundtrack - 9/10
    Levels - 9/10
    Replay value - 9/10
  62. PoisonedElite
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Proof that some older titles still hold up today, good visuals, good engine, and great gameplay, a great launch for Valve back in '96. I defiantly recommend it and the expansions, it's worth the buy on Steam.
  63. CodyZamboni
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made. Immersive storytelling, epic action, game play, all still a total wow even today. Revolutionary at the time of release, I played this sucker in 1999, I was so blown away by this tale of nerdy scientist who's forced to turn into a crow bar wielding bad ass when everything goes ultra crazy when his research team unlocks a inter-dimensionalOne of the greatest games ever made. Immersive storytelling, epic action, game play, all still a total wow even today. Revolutionary at the time of release, I played this sucker in 1999, I was so blown away by this tale of nerdy scientist who's forced to turn into a crow bar wielding bad ass when everything goes ultra crazy when his research team unlocks a inter-dimensional portal. Good fun.… Expand
  64. Damnsonwhereyou
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece by Valve. One of the best game game I've ever played. Story line of the game is great, way more better than those games with beautiful graphic but terrible story line. And now i am still waiting for Half-life 3
  65. G1GN_pH
    Dec 11, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Run, Think, Shoot, Live. This is still one of the greatest games i played. As the modding community for Half-Life is still very active, that made Half-Life whole. Story plot is awesome and all but, sometimes puzzles are too hard and can lead you to nowhere. But hey! That doesn't mean that the game is not cool!… Expand
  66. SrPepe
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    PROS:
    •Muy innovador en todo sentido, un antes y después en la industria.
    •Una historia impresionante en todo sentido, te metes mucho en el personaje y sentís todo el desastre que está ocurriendo. •A pesar de los 20 años, el juego se sigue sintiendo muy fresco, y te seguís asustando mucho con los enemigos. •Un final abierto que te deja moribundo de ganas por empezar el 2. •Grandes    PROS:
    •Muy innovador en todo sentido, un antes y después en la industria.
    •Una historia impresionante en todo sentido, te metes mucho en el personaje y sentís todo el desastre que está ocurriendo.
    •A pesar de los 20 años, el juego se sigue sintiendo muy fresco, y te seguís asustando mucho con los enemigos.
    •Un final abierto que te deja moribundo de ganas por empezar el 2.
    •Grandes jefes y una memorable batalla final contra Nihilanth.

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

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

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

    El jugo me parece que esta muy bien, su dificultad esta muy bien, si sabes como jugarlo se te hace fácil en algunas zonas, los graficos para la fecha en que salio están muy bien y la verdad que es un excelente juego para pasar el rato en tu tiempo libre o simplemente para pasarla bien.    … Expand
  72. Garybaldo
    Mar 3, 2020
    8
    This game not only has defined what shooters are today and broke infinite amounts of new ground in the gaming industry back in its day; it has also aged incredibly well and it's still a very fun game when compared to newer titles.
  73. 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
  74. LoletinAlexis
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    Half-Life, despite not being perfect, is the resolution of a study that would end up revolutionizing the world of video games directly and indirectly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    *INNOVATION*: Half-Life was the revolution at a narrative level (although I'm not convinced by this section) and at a playable level of the 90s. A video game legend.    … Expand
  75. CoKronakan
    Jan 30, 2018
    8
    An Awesome Classic game that changed games back then. This game has a solid and original story to it's core. Great immersive music is also present in the game. And the mechanics are pretty polished. Gameplay is very good, and easy going with the player, although the HUD is pretty slow at times. Graphics hold up even for today, considering that they are 20 years old. The game is veryAn Awesome Classic game that changed games back then. This game has a solid and original story to it's core. Great immersive music is also present in the game. And the mechanics are pretty polished. Gameplay is very good, and easy going with the player, although the HUD is pretty slow at times. Graphics hold up even for today, considering that they are 20 years old. The game is very frustrating every now and then, when it forces you to guess what you have to do. Which is great for some gamers, but not for all. The total lack of a pointer or objective hint (at least) was definitely needed. For this game was programmed to make you fail. After all this the difficulty of this game is appreciated, but also frustrating after a very short amount of time.… Expand
  76. gold
    Aug 29, 2019
    8
    Есть очень важный для меня минус который очень сильно мешал - вы будете (наверно) смеяться, но это прицел. Он вообще не заметен и пока разглядишь его, прицелишся тебя могут убить. Я понимаю, что прицел на середине экрана, и можно просто сфокусировать на него (середину экрана) врага, но в суматохе боя это вообще не удобно. А так весёлый шутер, непонятный хоть и линейный, но можноЕсть очень важный для меня минус который очень сильно мешал - вы будете (наверно) смеяться, но это прицел. Он вообще не заметен и пока разглядишь его, прицелишся тебя могут убить. Я понимаю, что прицел на середине экрана, и можно просто сфокусировать на него (середину экрана) врага, но в суматохе боя это вообще не удобно. А так весёлый шутер, непонятный хоть и линейный, но можно смириться. Долгий.
    Итог: 8.666/10    … Expand
  77. KingJailson
    May 30, 2018
    10
    Agradeço meu Deus Gaben por ter criado essa obra de arte da face da terra s2
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. 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!
  82. Regarnoy
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Лучшая игра на кончиках пальцев. Советую всем лучше чем готика 2 !!!!!!!!!!!
  83. RyanRetroGamer7
    Feb 28, 2023
    5
    I like a lot of old games, and I played this from beginning to end. However, when I compare this to other games of the time such as Golden Eye 64 or Doom, this game just falls short significantly. For the time, this would have been amazing considering the games that were out. However, today, I do not see much need in playing it. I do want to try Half Life 2, but Half Life 1, II like a lot of old games, and I played this from beginning to end. However, when I compare this to other games of the time such as Golden Eye 64 or Doom, this game just falls short significantly. For the time, this would have been amazing considering the games that were out. However, today, I do not see much need in playing it. I do want to try Half Life 2, but Half Life 1, I continued playing hoping that there would be some sort of a pay off. It was just underwhelming to be quite honest. I hate to say that about such a classic, but time has not treated this game very well. I got though the story, and I still do not know exactly what it was that happened. Was there supposed to be a plot or were there just excuses for levels existing. The only real story that made any sense was the ending. Also, I do not like helicopters. I will give it a 5 in consideration for the time it was released, but if this came out in 2002 or after, then I would give it a 3. I am sorry fans of Half Life.… Expand
  84. Hayter
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    А ведь когда-нибудь, я буду сидеть и рассказывать маленьким ньюфагам о том, как играл в первую Халву.
  85. LordFarquad
    Apr 3, 2020
    9
    Игра мне очень понравилась, для 1998 года это просто нечто! Очень интересный геймплей и сюжет, но есть один минус, что игра очень долгая, и для полного ее прохождения мне понадобилось 15 часов, начинает надоедать играть, но не дают заскучать разные и интересные локации. 9 из 10.Игра мне очень понравилась, для 1998 года это просто нечто! Очень интересный геймплей и сюжет, но есть один минус, что игра очень долгая, и для полного ее прохождения мне понадобилось 15 часов, начинает надоедать играть, но не дают заскучать разные и интересные локации. 9 из 10.
  86. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
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  87. 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.
  88. 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!
  89. 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
  90. COTOR
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    Лучше игры человечество по прежнему не придумало.
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. Bottlecaps
    Jun 17, 2019
    8
    Half-life 1 , if doom and wolfensien pioneered the fps genre Half-life redefined it but like both of those games half life shows its age but when the game is 21 years old showing a little age is not a big deal.its hard reviewing this title because i know i didn't like it as much as every one else and that probably has something to do with its age. the sheer amount of universal acclaim thisHalf-life 1 , if doom and wolfensien pioneered the fps genre Half-life redefined it but like both of those games half life shows its age but when the game is 21 years old showing a little age is not a big deal.its hard reviewing this title because i know i didn't like it as much as every one else and that probably has something to do with its age. the sheer amount of universal acclaim this game has is kinda astonishing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Half life is a great game , despite its age and i think people should experience even if they don't understand its technological push there is enough world building to keep people interested. but i can see that the age is enough to keep people at bay but id like to tell peoople despite this game being 21 years old. its very much worth the less than 5 dollars i payed for it comeing with the valve complete pack that goes on sale alot witch means you can get this game and its spin offs and sequel(s) for dirt cheap.    … Expand
  94. 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
  95. Soullex
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    Koş, zıpla, sıkdan ibaret, ama o kadar iyi çalışıyor ki, günümüzde bile bu kadar iyi hissettiren, çok az oyun var.
  96. 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.
  97. Johnzin
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    An unforgettable game, a good story, awesome gameplay. One of the best games ever made.
  98. 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
  99. elolugo
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    Excellent game but outdated graphics by today's standards. Anyway, half-life is a must play for every gamer
  100. IrishPan
    Jul 8, 2022
    9
    Один из лучших шутеров да и вообще одна из лучших игр в истории 91/100
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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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