Half-Life

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. All Game Guide
    70
    If you're a strictly console gamer, the PS2 version offers the Half-Life experience in a satisfactory package with the added bonus of the Decay missions.
  2. Next Generation Magazine
    60
    On rare occasions it does clug slightly for a brief second, but only very rarely. [Dec 2001, p.105]
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Awards & Rankings

21
#21 Best PS2 Game of 2001
25
#25 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
23
#23 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 164 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 138 out of 164
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 164
  3. Negative: 13 out of 164
  1. MarkyB
    Oct 17, 2012
    10
    My all time favourite game! Better graphics than the PC version and the co-op mode is good fun.
    Great fun FPS action and a driving story line    My all time favourite game! Better graphics than the PC version and the co-op mode is good fun.
    Great fun FPS action and a driving story line with a science fiction feel.    … Full Review »
  2. GameBoiColor
    Jul 7, 2017
    9
    Old and this game is still gold! Half Life is nearly one of the best PS2 game I have ever seen in my life, And for Valve's debut product, ThisOld and this game is still gold! Half Life is nearly one of the best PS2 game I have ever seen in my life, And for Valve's debut product, This is a masterpiece!… Full Review »
  3. Termin8ter
    May 24, 2017
    10
    Half-Life is one of those early games that took videogames to the next level, providing an engaging story and characters to bolster solidHalf-Life is one of those early games that took videogames to the next level, providing an engaging story and characters to bolster solid gameplay. Like Metal Gear Solid for the PS1, Half-Life put it's foot down and established the framework for storytelling in modern games. Sure, this game's graphics are lackluster by today's standards, but the masterstroke experience still exists for everyone to enjoy. This game deserves to be in your collection.… Full Review »
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