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Half-Life 2

Once again players assume the role of Gordon Freeman, a scientist destined to save the Earth from hordes of gruesome alien attackers. Half-Life 2 takes computer games to a new level of realism with incredible in-game graphics that recreate familiar-looking city streets, and blend them with strange and grotesque monsters, resulting in a believable and at times unsettling environment. Objects and characters feature accurate physics properties, behaving with the appropriate mass, density, and physical properties of their real-life counterparts. Extremely intelligent computer AI result in enemies that plan, adapt, and respond to the player's actions.
Note: The Windows version of the game that is available to buy in stores is published by Vivendi Universal. Valve also self-published the title with their online-only distribution mechanism Steam.

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Half-Life 2
MSRP $50.00
Release date November, 2005
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Good voice acting
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PC version very expandable
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Innovative
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Includes puzzle aspect
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Beautiful graphics
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Realistic game physics
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Lack of cinematic cut-scenes keeps players immersed in game
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Strong character development
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You buy it again when you buy the Orange Box, even if you've bought it before
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teammates get in your way far too often
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unintelligent AI, even on harder difficulty levels
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weapons are somewhat unrealistic and overpowered
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your character (Gordon Freeman) doesn't talk during conversation sequences
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lacks cinematic presentation of story
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This report was started December 21, 2005 at 4:39 pm by Omar
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1.  avatar heapatrouble said:

Even as glitchy as the Steam Engine occasionally is, it is also a model of ergonomics and simplicity. That you can us the Steam interface to view game trailers, purchase games, receive updates, manage and maintain contact with friends, and even create new maps for games that support that feature. Frankly, if it had near-bulletproof reliability, this would be what the future of gaminig - both PC and console - should look like. And, as for Half-Life 2 itself? Well, it has all the great hallmarks of a great story and a great game: interesting hero, shadowy, mysterious and powerful enemies/villains, a compelling storyline, intelligent supporting characters, great graphics, and more. There is no other game in my collection - including Halo and Ghost Recon - which have commanded so manyof my entertainment hours.
Sep 26, 2007 2:32pm
2.  avatar GT-D said:

tons of fun - loved the half life series from its inception.

The HL2/Steam engine is amazingly scalable. Really churns out some beautiful graphics on my better computer (GF8800GTS, OCZ RAM, Core2Duo and other such almost top-end stuff)
Sep 27, 2007 3:36pm
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shadowtech

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April 2, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Good voice acting
  • PC version very expandable
  • Innovative
  • Includes puzzle aspect

Cons

  • teammates get in your way far too often
  • unintelligent AI, even on harder difficulty levels
  • weapons are somewhat unrealistic and overpowered
  • your character (Gordon Freeman) doesn't talk during conversation sequences
  • lacks cinematic presentation of story

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Howlsthunder

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April 2, 2009
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100
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6 pros
0 cons
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Good voice acting
  • PC version very expandable
  • Innovative
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Realistic game physics
  • Lack of cinematic cut-scenes keeps players immersed in game

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anon

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December 29, 2008
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ProSCORE
83
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5 pros
1 con
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Good voice acting
  • PC version very expandable
  • Innovative
  • Includes puzzle aspect
  • Strong character development

Cons

  • You buy it again when you buy the Orange Box, even if you've bought it before

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lazychris2000

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November 2, 2009
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ProSCORE
88
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7 pros
1 con
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Pros

  • Good voice acting
  • PC version very expandable
  • Innovative
  • Includes puzzle aspect
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Realistic game physics
  • Lack of cinematic cut-scenes keeps players immersed in game

Cons

  • teammates get in your way far too often

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listener

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October 7, 2009
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ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
1 con

Pros

  • PC version very expandable
  • Innovative
  • Beautiful graphics

Cons

  • You buy it again when you buy the Orange Box, even if you've bought it before

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Yale

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April 2, 2009
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4 pros
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Good voice acting
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Realistic game physics
  • Lack of cinematic cut-scenes keeps players immersed in game

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