Half-Life 2
Overwhelmingly Positive
Total: 78.6 ThousandPositive: 76.6 ThousandNegative: 2.08 Thousand
Half-Life 2 is a landmark first-person shooter that redefined gaming with its immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat. Set in the dystopian City 17, you play as Gordon Freeman, a scientist leading a desperate human resistance against alien oppressors. With an AI Community Rating of 89.3%, players praise its iconic story, amazing physics, and immersive gameplay. However, some note outdated gunplay and pacing issues in later levels. The game includes expansions Episode One and Two, plus the fast-paced multiplayer mode, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch. While minor bugs and a lack of replay value are noted, the Steam Workshop offers endless community-created content. If you love action-packed, story-driven shooters, Half-Life 2 remains a must-play masterpiece.
GOAT LORD GABEN Now that we are in the 20th anniversary of this game How long do we have to wait for Half-Life 3 ( or Half-Life 2 Episode 3) ? I leave the comment section open for you to answer it! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you are an Old Gamer; You know that countless video games have been inspired by this game. shooting system; Physics based puzzles, game engine , story line and many more... Half Life 2 as a huge revolution in video games and made the gaming industry move forward by several years. Twenty years later, it's still enjoyable and trust me it's better than most new generation games A clear example of art has no expiration date With respect to other games, but the only game that deserves a perfect score of 10 out of 10
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Half-Life 2 (HL2) is a story driven first person shooter (fps) game. The physics-centred game engine plays a central role in both puzzle solving and combat, as one of the main weapons (Gravity Gun) allows to pull in objects to then launch them back again at enemies or structures. The game starts with your mysterious arrival in City 17 and as you proceed, the story is told through scripted in-game scenes while the player retains full control over the main protagonist. Released more than 20 years ago, HL2 is often considered one of the best fps games ever made and genre-defining for story telling in fps games. In November 2024 Valve updated HL2 with graphical enhancements, quality of life features and integrated both sequels "HL2 Episode 1" and "HL2 Episode 2" into HL2. These enhancements are appreciated as those of the original fan base, who have not yet died of old age, still eagerly await Half-Life 3 ...
What more can be said about Half-Life 2? Arguably one of the greatest single player games in existence, be it as an FPS or otherwise. I first played this game back in 2004, upon its release. I found it odd and slightly annoying that I had to install this "Steam game launcher" program that came along with it (never could have realised what a mammoth this would eventually become). I had been anticipating this game for several years since completing the original Half-Life, one of the greatest games in its own right, and one which has inspired countless others and moved the gaming industry forward. Half-Life 2 was able to do this yet again, this time by introducing the Source Engine. Up until that point, nothing like it had ever been seen in gaming. The physics system was revolutionary. Valve, brilliantly, introduced the gravity gun to fully showcase and take advantage of this engine, and to create unique and fantastic level design, the likes of which are still impressive to this day. The story starts off several years after the events at Black Mesa, as Gordon Freeman arrives via train to City 17. The visuals, the audio, and the voice acting are all integral to the story's presentation, and allowed me to experience a level of immersion that I have seldom been able to experience since. The characters we meet feel alive with distinct facial animations, and the game transitions seamlessly through Gordon's first person view. Thanks to the Source engine, the lighting and use of it is exceptional; water effects and sunlight had never looked so good up until this point. There is so much more that can be said about this game. Half-Life 2 is a masterpiece and should be included in every PC gamer's library.
Even after 20 years since its release, the game still feels like a top-tier experience. Half-Life 2 is undoubtedly one of the greatest games ever made, and all of us are eagerly waiting for the announcement of the third installment.
Half life is one of the best game I ever played. But after playing for long session I feel way too much dizziness and I feel as if I'm going to puke. I played a lot of games for long duration. But this situation is unique for half life. For only this reason I cannot recommend this game.
After completing the main game of Half-Life 2, I can’t help but feel that it’s overrated. While it's often regarded as one of the greatest games of all time, I found it to be a mixed bag, especially compared to its predecessor, Half-Life 1. One of my main gripes with the game is how frequently it left me feeling bored and even dizzy. The pacing seemed inconsistent, with moments that dragged on far longer than necessary. Additionally, the level design was often frustrating, as I found myself losing my way multiple times, which disrupted the flow of the story and made progression feel more tedious than engaging. That being said, I can appreciate why Half-Life 2 was groundbreaking in its time. Released in 2004, it boasted a good attention to detail, and voice acting. If I had played it closer to its original release, I might have rated it more favorably for these innovations. For now, I’m planning to continue with Episode One, Episode Two, and Lost Coast to see if these expansions can change my perspective. Maybe they’ll highlight what so many fans find special about this series and make the overall experience more enjoyable for me.
I never wanted to breed with anyone more than I want to with Alyx Vance. That perfect, curvy body. Those beautiful breasts. The child bearing hips of a literal goddess. It honestly ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ hurts knowing that I'll never mate with her, pass my genes through her, and have her birth a set of perfect offspring. I'd do ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ANYTHING for the chance to get Alyx pregnant. A N Y T H I N G. And the fact that I can't is quite honestly too much to ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ bear. Why would Volvo create something so perfect? To ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ tantalize us? ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ laugh in our faces?! Honestly guys, I just ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ can't anymore. ♥♥♥♥.
Ok, Real talk. The game is fine. Not bad, but not great. Enemies are boring (except the fucking fast zombies) All Combine members are just copy and pasted AI with different weapons/looks. The combat is awful. Most guns are BB guns, especially the SMG. And don't get me started on the dialogue. Replayability is a joke. Only good parts are The Citadel, and Ravenholme. The story ends in a cliffhanger, and we are likely never getting a third game (i dont think HL3/HLX is real) If you want a good puzzle/combat game, play DOOM.
Imagine waiting for the sequel to a walking simulator and thinking it will be peak gaming. This is boring as flip. Also the story is a nothingburger summed up by "Oh my gosh, its gordon freeman!" C tier game MAXIMUM
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