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Score Breakdown Based on 4081 ratings
  1. 10 (2093)
  2. 9 (1575)
  3. 8 (279)
  4. 7 (58)
  5. 6 (18)
  6. 5 (5)
  7. 4 (9)
  8. 3 (5)
  9. 2 (2)
  10. 1 (37)

Most Helpful Positive Player Reviews

  • Rating:10

    A masterpiece, in every sense of the word.

    Yes, Half-Life 2 Episode 2 has arrived, and it was well worth waiting for. This game is fantastic from beginning to end... The source engine still amazes me with it's beauty. Whilst it doesn't have the impact that it... Read Full Review

    7 of 8 users found the following review helpful

What Gamespot Users have to say about Half-Life 2: Episode Two

  • Rating:10

    Best of the Series

    Episode Two was the pinnacle of the Half-Life series as far as I am concerned. It combined all the best aspects of the previous games as well as had the best story. It sadly ended on a cliffhanger that never may be reso... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    Down a steel corridor

    Halflife Episode 2 takes note of perceived follies of previous iterations. From the get go, it introduces a fresh environment, introduces new enemies, new characters and propels the story all with larger levels and a not... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5

    Half-Life 2: Episode Two is an excellent game. I absolutely loved it.

    Episode Two comes close to outdoing Half-Life 2 for me, in terms of how much I enjoyed and thought of it. First off I love how this game begins, it really sets the mood and tone of the story, perfectly setting up the sen... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.5

    hl2 episode 2 feels a little under-inspired,,there arent enough moments,,or even real challanged that makes it stand out

    hey there;) first The Good-: ,,still the same ol' Half-life,,slightly worse;p now ; hl2 episode two on the other hand,,feels a little like of a rip-off;),, shallow an dissapointing;),,frustrating;p puzzle... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    I've been a huge fan of this series since the first Half-Life and all follow-up titles. This game is no exception.

    I've been a huge fan of this series since the first Half-Life and all played through all of the follow-up titles including Opposing Force, Blue Shift and Half-Life 2. This game is no exception. The graphics, sound, gam... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5

    More memorable than episode one

    Episode two is just about as fun as episode one. The difference between the two follow ups to Half Life 2 is that the second episode is much more memorable than the first episode. After playing episode two, episode one k... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    Better than Episode 1....

    Episode 2 is better than Episode 1 in many ways. The graphics looks better, the enemies are better and the companions are better drawn. The AI is more intelligent. The music is entertaining and according to the situation... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    The best gameplay since Half Life 1.

    Good: -great soundtrack that stands out -better balance of puzzle solving and shooting compared to the last two installments -same immersive and detailed environment, incredible visual design, and great voice actin... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5

    It's all on you Dr . Freeman !

    Valve definitely knows how to nail it . Or should I say 'thrust' it ? ... zero point energy style ! Half Life 2 Episode two is easily dubbed one of the most addictive FPS experience Valve has brought out so far . In f... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5

    A solid follow up to Episode 1 and Half Life 2.

    Half Life 2 is one of my favorrite FPS's of all time. The mix between story, combat, puzzles, and a sci fi world worked hand in hand to create one of the greatest games of all time. When episode one came out for the foll... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful