Half-Life

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 5680 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5,113 out of 5680
  2. Mixed: 349 out of 5680
  3. Negative: 218 out of 5680
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  1. Akitemcoragen
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    This game is beautiful and perfect, I first played it on the PS2 because until then I had never given it much morals. But today it's easy, my favorite game and I'll always have a great affection for it.
  2. ItsThePortalGuy
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    The funniest character has to be the Scientist. " I a m r a t h e r l o o k i n g f o r w a r d t o t h i s a n a l y s i s."
  3. threeoftendie
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    Это одна из первых игр моего детства. И, несмотря на возраст и недостатки, о которых я сейчас узнаю от других, она не кажется мне плохой
  4. arllda
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    When I was little, my computer was so bad that when I turned on the flashlight, my computer went black. I would try to pass by randomly trying the dark places without turning the flashlight on.
  5. aligunes
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    The best game I've ever played, it never gets old, it's definitely a must-play for anyone entering the gaming world!
  6. Sawten
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Best game ever defiedvly was a stepping stone in gaming and micl with it bunny hopping I
  7. fredijuts
    Jan 31, 2023
    0
    This game is a complete and utter disaster, failure, stinky **** of a game. If one of my friends says that his favourite game is this i would hire a hitman to kill them because they don’t deserve to live anymore.
  8. Hmanpc
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    It's just really good for game for 1998 actually tried introducing this to my friend he don't like it for some reason getting a bit off topic great story great gameplay just don't play source make sure you're playing the goldsrc version
  9. WarioLandFan
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    This game is great, it's almost as good as the 2001 platformer for the GameBoy Advance, Wario Land 4.
  10. AHMED99
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I played it back in 2023 and enjoyed it, after more than 24 years of release, this game is great and forms part of my memory and my idea of ​​games, one of the best experiences of my life
  11. omerpc1
    Mar 11, 2023
    10
    The best game the world has ever seen! This game, which created a revolution according to its release, introduced us to the FPS game genre. The DLCs of this game are as masterpieces as they are.
  12. MegaF_xd
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Tremenda obra maestra!, buena historia y multijugador, de lo mejor, para la epoca los graficos son buenos.
  13. OpticalFred
    Mar 28, 2023
    6
    Another classic that aged poorly.

    Bad platforming, repetitive maze, old fps format.
  14. Dhantheman
    Mar 21, 2023
    0
    Friend keeps forcing me to play it and doesnt shut up about it every 2 seconds and for that alone im rating this game a 0/10
  15. tooboredto
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    once you play you cannot escape playing it ever. one of the greatest games of all time.
  16. Liquid_Cold
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Легендарная игра, подарившая миру Гордона Фримэна, собрала всё лучшее из своих предшественниц и добавила главное - лихой и закрученный сюжет в жанр FPS!
  17. JuanMS
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀MASTERPIECE¡
  18. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  19. omarniyas
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    Dünyanın en iyi oyun serisinin içinde bulunan bir başyapıt.Fps türünün hatta ve hatta genel olarak şuanki oyunların belli bi seviyeye gelmesine yol açan bir devrim oynamayanlar çok şey kaybetmiştir mükemmmel bir evren , gizemler, hedefler , ve ucu açık bir hikaye Half-life serisi çok başka .
  20. BoloDeChocolate
    May 1, 2023
    10
    Jogo marcou muito minha infância e foi um dos melhores jogo que já joguei trazendo uma pegada de ficção com ação
  21. xalugg2
    May 5, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo tem uma historia muito boa e a jogabilidade tambem e muito boa, eu vou perdoar a parte dos graficos por que o jogo era de 1998 então ne mas tirando isso e um dos melhores jogos do mundo
  22. Fake_Stalker
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    [game finished on hard level]

    78/100 - even from 2023 perspective

    Good shooter with pretty good sci-fi setting. Game aged well and despite it's release in 1998, game still playable and enjoyable.

    Sci-fi setting is not written flawlessly. Lore not flawless too.
    Gameplay sometime is being frustrating.
  23. Midyen
    Jun 28, 2023
    5
    Based on the gameplay, graphics, sound, content, and originality of the game, I will give it a rating of 5.
  24. armadonpower
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Half-Life is a masterpiece of storytelling, gameplay, and atmosphere that still holds up after 20 years. A must-play for any gamer.
  25. FrankCreeper
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    A game that 25 years later still manages to be magnificent... and it's amazing how it's structured better than other games of its kind that are even recent....Truly magnificent for his years good job Valve!
  26. AliYavuz
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    .........................................................This is a real revolution..........................................................
  27. ugrx_spdrun
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Probably the best PC game to speedrun, and in normal playing the game is just amazing.
  28. StreetMoth
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I will defend valve on almost anything, as most of their works are just straight up masterpieces, classics, games that withstand the test of time, more gen z gamers need to play this game through, its amazing, the story is magnificent, the game pioneered single player shooters, not to mention the amazing enemy design
  29. PhoneTheo
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    THIS game has Extraordinary Graphics,Very Beautiful Gameplay,Movie like Sequences, and Awesome Sound! I hope people who play this game will last a life time in there hearts because this game still ROCKs all others ever made for the PC Valve i love your Work! please keep kickin ass on the best game series you have made in the Years and in the years to come!
  30. Archangel2001
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever made and also one of my favourite shooters still. Thank you Valve!
  31. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    I'm not fan of shooter games but this game is awesome... Great history, great immersion, very good shooter. The options for multiplayer games made the title infinite
  32. JIMEY
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    "Half-Life," the original entry in the franchise, is often considered a landmark game in the first-person shooter genre. Its impact on gaming history, innovation, and lasting influence contribute to its reputation as a 9 out of 10 title. Here's why:

    While "Half-Life" is praised for its contributions to the gaming industry, some players might not rate it a perfect 10 due to potential    "Half-Life," the original entry in the franchise, is often considered a landmark game in the first-person shooter genre. Its impact on gaming history, innovation, and lasting influence contribute to its reputation as a 9 out of 10 title. Here's why:

    While "Half-Life" is praised for its contributions to the gaming industry, some players might not rate it a perfect 10 due to potential dated graphics and technical limitations compared to modern games. However, its innovative gameplay mechanics, narrative presentation, and lasting legacy easily justify a 9/10 rating.    … Expand
  33. ElKooi
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    Esta bueno el juego, hizo que los FPS dejen de ser como DOOM de no solamente matar monstruos o sino tambien que los NPC's te ayuden abrir puertas
    lo malo son sus bugs, el jefe final y su version de Steam tiene una baja calidad de la musica (la version fisico tienia en alta calidad) y el menu ahora se ve inferior
    En su version fisico te traia mods preinstalados llamados Team Fortress    Esta bueno el juego, hizo que los FPS dejen de ser como DOOM de no solamente matar monstruos o sino tambien que los NPC's te ayuden abrir puertas
    lo malo son sus bugs, el jefe final y su version de Steam tiene una baja calidad de la musica (la version fisico tienia en alta calidad) y el menu ahora se ve inferior
    En su version fisico te traia mods preinstalados llamados Team Fortress Classic, Ricochet y Deathmath Classic (se requieren jugadores e internet para jugar estos mods).

    Graficos para su epoca: 9/10
    Jugabilidad: 9/10    … Expand
  34. Pinnvo
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    I haven't finished Half-life 1. But the story has been spoiled to me, so I think I can give a review on it. I'm currently on Chapter 10 and I love this game. If you don't, then at least give the game a higher number than 0. Just make sure HD models are off. The HD models suck and take away the classic look. Luckily you can easily turn these off,. This game has better story telling thanI haven't finished Half-life 1. But the story has been spoiled to me, so I think I can give a review on it. I'm currently on Chapter 10 and I love this game. If you don't, then at least give the game a higher number than 0. Just make sure HD models are off. The HD models suck and take away the classic look. Luckily you can easily turn these off,. This game has better story telling than most modern games. Half-Life has more life than Call Of Duty and Battlefield combined. Truly one of THE BEST FPS GAMES ON THE MARKET.… Expand
  35. leo_the_beo
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fun game, but I suck at gaming so I don't think I'll ever beat the Nihilanth :(… Expand
  36. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Half-Life is a great game. It keeps you into the FPS mindset with lots of action and ties in realistic puzzles that keep you sharp and on your toes.
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best PC Game of 1998
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 1998

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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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