Wow is the only word that I could describe for this game when it first came out. I sit down and played it nonstop for about 4 hours. The game does a great job of creating a virtual world around you. Half-life 2 will have you on the edge of your seat for a good part of the game which is what FPS games should be focused on and be about. The game does this by simply using the graphics, sound and the gameplay (physics, guns, explosions etc..) to put you into the action and the game itself. It does this so well people experience motion sickness when playing this game. The gameplay itself is really great. The game has a variety of different guns that are really fun and enjoyable. On another note, the game does a well job with the story, but sometimes it can be a little frustrating trying to figure out what is going on, but in my opinion this feeling of not knowing adds more suspense to the game. Another impressive gameplay spectacle is the physics. To date, no game has yet to use physics as a primary part of the gameplay and action, Half-life 2 adds physics into the game well and into place. The enemy AI, while not the hardest in the book, is very realistic and not too smart like games such as Far Cry. All in all, the gameplay is top notch and a very enjoyable experience. On to graphics, as soon as you load the game you realize that the game has supreme graphics and is very impressive to view. From outdoors to underground to beachs the game manages to capture every area with a good look. Not to mention how great and realistic the facial expressions are on the charactar models. Best graphics to date. From guns firing to footsteps and groaning of enemies the sound is reallly good. The guns sound great and not underpowered in game such as doom 3. My only complaint is that they needed more in game music the just the few ambient sounds that play when the action tenses. Will I be playing this game much next year or even next month rather, probably not. The game is wonderful the first time through, but it's like watching an action movie you done seen 3 times, the gameplay still fun and enjoyable yet the will to keep playin will diminish because of the New Game -> Level Select and the fact that you already know the story. Another reason value is lower is because it has no Multi-player. It does with counter-strtke source, but not everyone likes CS:S and some people prefer classic deathmatch. Great game and will be remembered as one of the best FPS games for along time. The action is top notch and a must buy for anyone who enjoys shooter games.
1998, half life comes out, rocks the planet. Six years later, half life 2 comes out, rocks the galaxy. Gordon is back and so is perfection. For six years the world has been waiting, and now it is here. The game play ... Read Full Review
First person shooters changed forever in 1998 when an unknown gaming developer known as Valve released a game known as Half-Life. It revolutionized the genre with cinematic gameplay, intense combat, and a story filled wi... Read Full Review
