The Orange Box

 Xbox 360
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1058 Ratings

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  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. dylansgaming48
    Jun 10, 2023
    2
    the orange box is a pile of dog **** mixed with piss this game will give u a sore head after a few min boring game not fun
  5. 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.
  6. thehoang123
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Best collection of all time. I hope Valve will make The orange box 2 someday.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. Kyweaver16
    Jun 11, 2022
    2
    Looks like crap by today's standards. Don't play this on 360, get it for PC instead.
  10. 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.
  11. Cannabalt
    May 15, 2021
    8
    Pretty solid amount of games for a company that just started with a game called Half-Life...
  12. 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.
  13. 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...
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. Broyax
    Jan 29, 2019
    6
    Dans l'ensemble, une bonne adaptation de la version PC que cet Half-Life 2 sur 360 : c'est assez beau et fluide et la maniabilité à la manette est bien pensée. Cela étant, le jeu en lui-même offre un gameplay assez vieillot et balourd... La narration appelle davantage de questions que de réponses et la longueur de l'aventure est clairement excessive pour un jeu d'action de cet acabit quiDans l'ensemble, une bonne adaptation de la version PC que cet Half-Life 2 sur 360 : c'est assez beau et fluide et la maniabilité à la manette est bien pensée. Cela étant, le jeu en lui-même offre un gameplay assez vieillot et balourd... La narration appelle davantage de questions que de réponses et la longueur de l'aventure est clairement excessive pour un jeu d'action de cet acabit qui ne vous lâche jamais la couenne.

    Du coup, on apprécie paradoxalement bien davantage les 2 extensions fournies (les Episodes One et Two), bien plus courtes mais plus intenses et moins répétitives. Il reste évidemment une ambiance à nulle autre pareille, très efficace même si les mécaniques sont un peu surannées.

    Portal, pour sa part, est plutôt amusant et novateur mais tient davantage de la "curiosité" qu'autre chose, car on finit par s'en lasser plus vite qu'on ne croit... Quant à Team Fortress 2, il s'agit d'un multi à kévins en 4 couleurs avec des persos mongolos : une sorte de Fortnite avant l'heure en somme... Globalement, on en a -en tout cas- pour son argent dans cette "compilation" malgré quelques produits un brin suspects.    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. doctrinedark
    Nov 1, 2014
    10
    I got five words for you buddy: BEST. GAME . EVER. btw sorry but THE AWESOME LEVEL IS OVER 9000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  29. Daelus
    Jun 28, 2014
    4
    Been a "gamer" for probably 3 years now and I am always looking for great games to play. I'm through with all the current and several-year-old games that interest me and based on the awesome ratings, both old and relatively new, this game was next on my radar. The main game here is Half-life 2 and,while I definitely see why, in 2004 when this was released or even in 2007 when released onBeen a "gamer" for probably 3 years now and I am always looking for great games to play. I'm through with all the current and several-year-old games that interest me and based on the awesome ratings, both old and relatively new, this game was next on my radar. The main game here is Half-life 2 and,while I definitely see why, in 2004 when this was released or even in 2007 when released on XBox, this game was so highly praised, it is clearly outdated today.
    The story itself is very, very slow starting and overall quite weak; which in itself isn't a dealbreaker for me as some of my favorite games have weak stories (Skyrim anyone), but add to this the game mechanics are very 2004 (actually they kind of remind me of the original King's Quest on PC) and you have a game that is neither interesting nor overly enjoyable.

    In 2014 buyer beware.    … Expand
  30. 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
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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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