The Orange Box

 Xbox 360
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1058 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 60 out of 1058
  3. Negative: 67 out of 1058
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  1. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    One of the best compilations ever made, contains most of the best games Valve has ever made.
  2. MasterGubbers
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    Half Life 2 alone would've already gotten a 10, but mix in its two sequels, the best puzzle game ever made, and one of the most spectacular multiplayer shooters out there, and this simply is one of the best compilations in all of gaming.
  3. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Half Life 2 is second only to the Halo games in the FPS stakes and The Orange Box includes both that and the following two episodes, plus the rather unique first person puzzler Portal which is also a great game in its own right. Throw in multiplayer blaster Team Fortress 2 and you've got yourself a serious bargain.
  4. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    This is still one of the greatest deals in video game history. Getting Half Life 2 and it’s two episodes, Portal and Team Fortress 2 all for one whole price can never be unmatched than ever and because of this the Xbox 360 version of Half Life 2 makes it my fourth favorite game of all time.
  5. thehoang123
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Best collection of all time. I hope Valve will make The orange box 2 someday.
  6. OmegaSamwich
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    It has some of the best games that Valve has ever made! I think that's all need to say.
  7. MainAron
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    3 Good Games In One Disk. So Cool.
    I Dont Really Think All This Games Are Masterpieces.
    So... 9/10
  8. CloudStrife05
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    The whole Half-Life 2 experience, plus Team Fortress 2 and the introduction of Portal. That's it. Enough said right there.
  9. Cannabalt
    May 15, 2021
    8
    Pretty solid amount of games for a company that just started with a game called Half-Life...
  10. IntheNameofUno
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Just go and buy this package already, but don't forget to play the original Half-life first before playing the games in this package. The orange box is one hell of a BOX. Well i don't mind tf2 anymore but everything else in it is delicious.
  11. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    OVERALL - 95%

    Gameplay - 10/10
    Graphics (for time) - 7/10
    Story - 9/10
    Game Length - 8/10
    Characters - 8/10
    Level/Area Design - 9/10
    Atmosphere - 9/10
    Sound Effects - 9/10
    Soundtrack - 6/10
    Replay Value - 9/10

    I bought this pre-owned back in the day.. 3 great games for £6.99... Not bad value at all...
  12. MacMountainGoat
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    This will go down in history as one of the greatest shooters of all time. Epic story, great blend of extremely dark setting with sprinkles of humor, insane graphics/voice acting/environments for its time, and great blend of puzzle solving and shootout arenas. While it lack any character development for Gordon Freeman, the world around still feels alive and real. It takes more of the ZeldaThis will go down in history as one of the greatest shooters of all time. Epic story, great blend of extremely dark setting with sprinkles of humor, insane graphics/voice acting/environments for its time, and great blend of puzzle solving and shootout arenas. While it lack any character development for Gordon Freeman, the world around still feels alive and real. It takes more of the Zelda approach, where the main character has no in game personality, because YOU are the personality. While this is not my favorite style, it was pretty standard for the time. And the character filled world, makes up for it.… Expand
  13. Coolguymike
    Sep 26, 2020
    9
    So you're telling me that not only does the Orange Box include every Half-Life 2 installment, but also Portal and Team Fortress 2 on console?! What a great collection to show to someone who has never played a Valve game before.
  14. CrispCicada
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    The Orange Box contains 3 incredibly beloved games that every gamer has to try at one point. You get Half Life + Episode 1 & 2, Portal, and Tf2. While this collection has 3 amazing titles, loading times and framerate dips that occur every so often can be frustrating.

    In conclusion, the Orange Box is an amazing collection that almost every gamer should purchase. I wouldn't recommend it    The Orange Box contains 3 incredibly beloved games that every gamer has to try at one point. You get Half Life + Episode 1 & 2, Portal, and Tf2. While this collection has 3 amazing titles, loading times and framerate dips that occur every so often can be frustrating.

    In conclusion, the Orange Box is an amazing collection that almost every gamer should purchase. I wouldn't recommend it to people who already own the games presented on PC though, as they are slightly more polished experiences. Have a lovely day/night, folks!    … Expand
  15. PalpetineSheev
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This is by far the best deal in all of videogame history. Five of the greatest videogames of all time rolled into one perfect package.
  16. Wesleytorna27
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Probably the best collection of games i got this at gamestop for 15 dollars would recommend comes with team fortress 2 half life 2 episode 1 and 2 portal 5 games in one disc
  17. hl2episode2
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    Five games of great quality at a stunningly low price. What else do I have to say? Half life 2 and episode one were great, episode 2 was perfect imho. Team fortress 2 was fun and portal was awesome
  18. MarsCorialanus
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Half-life 2 was my favourite game of all time for the Xbox, so of course I wanted to get this for its expansions. The other two games were amazing as well, and even with Mark Laidlaw gone from Valve, Half-life 2 and its episodes will forever be The Video Game. A deeply impactful experience. Good gameplay, good engine, good story. What more can I say.
  19. Termin8ter
    Jun 1, 2017
    9
    5 excellent games in one shiny disc. What more could you ask for? Valve's Orange Box is practically bursting at the brim with content. It includes Half-Life 2, and It's two episodic sequels, a brilliantly original new IP called Portal, and a great multiplayer experience titled Team Fortress 2. it's an excellent deal worth every cent of it's 60$ purchase. And the game must be a lot cheaper5 excellent games in one shiny disc. What more could you ask for? Valve's Orange Box is practically bursting at the brim with content. It includes Half-Life 2, and It's two episodic sequels, a brilliantly original new IP called Portal, and a great multiplayer experience titled Team Fortress 2. it's an excellent deal worth every cent of it's 60$ purchase. And the game must be a lot cheaper by now, ten years later. Valve may have fallen from grace, (hard) but their games will always be great.… Expand
  20. The_Historia117
    Apr 29, 2017
    8
    WHATS UP YOU AMAZING PEOPLE! This is my Review for The Orange box yes I am quite late but here me out.
    I loved both Portal and all half-life parts however i couldn't play Team fortress 2 (sad)
    Anyway Portal had fun mechanics just like portal 2 but more simplistic and fun to hear GlaDos again. Half-Life was also entertaining more for its action and story with the interesting but yet    WHATS UP YOU AMAZING PEOPLE! This is my Review for The Orange box yes I am quite late but here me out.
    I loved both Portal and all half-life parts however i couldn't play Team fortress 2 (sad)
    Anyway Portal had fun mechanics just like portal 2 but more simplistic and fun to hear GlaDos again.
    Half-Life was also entertaining more for its action and story with the interesting but yet silent Mr Freeman.
    however like i said earlier i couldn't play team fortress which was sad.
    Anyway thanks for reading this review and check my other gaming reviews and also my new Movie reviews BBYYEE    … Expand
  21. TheHumbleGamer
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    The greatest video game bundle ever released.
    5 amazing games for the price of one is a deal no gamer should ever refuse.
    Each game is great for a different crowd and will give you endless hours of fun.
  22. Butinho
    Feb 25, 2016
    10
    This is truly a masterpiece , all these fantastic games in one box . This was is still the best buy in my collection . I loved every half life that ever hit the shelf . This is a must buy
  23. ConnKon
    Jan 24, 2015
    10
    I rarely give a 10/10 but this is just the best gaming bundle on one disc ever together with the Zelda:Collector's Edition. Half-Life 2 and its episodes is the best shooter I have ever played and Portal is one of the most clever games. I haven't even played TF2 as I don't really like playing online, but the single player games are just pure Valve-no-video game masterpieces. 9.6/10 forI rarely give a 10/10 but this is just the best gaming bundle on one disc ever together with the Zelda:Collector's Edition. Half-Life 2 and its episodes is the best shooter I have ever played and Portal is one of the most clever games. I haven't even played TF2 as I don't really like playing online, but the single player games are just pure Valve-no-video game masterpieces. 9.6/10 for Half-Life and 9/10 for Portal. Together I'll round it up to a 10/10… Expand
  24. ikereview
    Nov 2, 2014
    10
    this game is one of the greatest collections of all time 5 GREAT GAMES IN ONE DISC you got the be out of your mind if you say this masterpiece is even lower than a 8 its 5 great games in one
  25. doctrinedark
    Nov 1, 2014
    10
    I got five words for you buddy: BEST. GAME . EVER. btw sorry but THE AWESOME LEVEL IS OVER 9000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  26. Vanpire73
    May 2, 2014
    9
    Wow, what a deal this puppy is. Being a console dude and having to listen to my PC elitist dick friends tell me about their new $700 graphics card they can run a game on max graphics that costs $3 today and how great the Half Life games are, I was a little skeptical going into playing Half-Life 2, especially years after it's initial release. Well, I couldn't have been more wrong. IWow, what a deal this puppy is. Being a console dude and having to listen to my PC elitist dick friends tell me about their new $700 graphics card they can run a game on max graphics that costs $3 today and how great the Half Life games are, I was a little skeptical going into playing Half-Life 2, especially years after it's initial release. Well, I couldn't have been more wrong. I can't put my finger on it, but this game is majestic. Still better than 90% of all the FPS put out today. Oh yeah, it also has the expansions and Portal. Best gaming decision I've ever begrudgingly made. 9.9 rounded down. No 10s.… Expand
  27. HPSPhoenix
    Apr 10, 2014
    9
    Although the game is merely repackaged content, no one can deny that each and every game on the disc is brilliant and innovative in their own ways; whether it be the multiplayer warfare of TF2, the crowbar-strike and slash of Half Life 2 or the puzzles of Portal, all will enjoy this game.
  28. nickw58
    Mar 13, 2014
    10
    To say that any fan of gaming needs to own this collection is an understatement. Unless you already own HL2 plus eps 1&2, and Portal and don't feel the need to buy the whole thing simply for Team Fortress, you can't really consider yourself a fan of quality video games without owning this usually budget price box. The value in here is like finding a still wrapped original pressing of theTo say that any fan of gaming needs to own this collection is an understatement. Unless you already own HL2 plus eps 1&2, and Portal and don't feel the need to buy the whole thing simply for Team Fortress, you can't really consider yourself a fan of quality video games without owning this usually budget price box. The value in here is like finding a still wrapped original pressing of the White Album in the $2 bin at your local charity store...with cake.… Expand
  29. Incarta
    Feb 7, 2014
    9
    Great content. Half life 2 and portal would be worth buying on their own. The episodic content is less good and I couldn't get in to team fortress 2 at all. But I would still recommend this to anyone
  30. Pickle
    Jan 21, 2014
    9
    Half Life 2 (and Valve in general), have earned a place in the hearts of gamers that play video games in the regular biases.
    It is strange to find someone that doesn't even know at the slightest what the whole Half Life universe it's about, even then it happens to be understandable.
    Half Life 2 starts where the first installment of the series, Half Life, left you. You begin to    Half Life 2 (and Valve in general), have earned a place in the hearts of gamers that play video games in the regular biases.
    It is strange to find someone that doesn't even know at the slightest what the whole Half Life universe it's about, even then it happens to be understandable.

    Half Life 2 starts where the first installment of the series, Half Life, left you. You begin to understand the overall thematic, and situation of the entire experience even if you never happened to touch the first game, or even know it's slightest about it, however, if what you're looking it's for a compelling story, that will somehow compensate, and go hand to hand with the gameplay, then you're looking at another game.
    Half Life has always have a very simplistic story (which is fine by me), it never truly fills you in into your outgoing objectives, and goals, rather than that the true essence that's going to impulse you to keep playing this incredible experience, it's going to be it's gameplay (which ironically tends to be the most important aspect of any game).

    The fluidity of the gameplay it's incredible, it never truly removes the control to the player, and even when it does, it still gives the player the freedom to do whatever he pleases to do.
    This mixture in between the linearity of the entire level design, accompanied with the pure sheer of beauty that it's the freedom, to give full control to the player. It is truly something that stands out, and even to this date some developers should take note on how to do so.

    There's several different key components that make the Half Life series so popular, for starters, it's the enigmatic moments in the game that truly share an extremely unique, and unforgettable experience, Ravenholm, the several different vehicle sections, the sudden stop of the experience to get the gravity gun, the game it's filled with moments that are extremely memorable, and even while i'm writing this im still getting flashbacks, on a couple of the splendorous moments, inside what is already, an splendorous moment.
    And that's the pure sheer, nor substance that makes this particular game to be so recognizable.

    The game does not only shares with you an already incredible experience, but it allows you to create your own experience.    … Expand
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#2 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#6 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#6 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. GamePro
    100
    For first-person shooter fans, it doesn't get much better than this. What's even better is that each individual game runs amazingly well on the Xbox 360. The graphics are amazing as is the presentation. The interface that Valve created for navigating through the content is also wonderful.
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  2. IGN
    95
    That so much great content is offered at the standard single-game price is astonishing.
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  3. Yahoo!
    100
    The Orange Box can't stop giving. It's a sci-fi masterpiece, a clever puzzler and a multiplayer monster wrapped into one, making this a landmark achievement in gaming value and one of the easiest buying decisions you'll make all year. Color us impressed.
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