One of the rare sequels (the first Half-life" from 1998 still works and has even been updated to play well on modern hardware) that exceeds the original. Gordon Freeman is one of the best first-person heroes and manages to do it without saying a word (he lets his crowbar do the talking).
Believe the hype. Having been burned on other games that promised everything - yet deliver very little - I still replay HL2 every few years. This game has it all: pacing, suspense, strong yet not overbearing characters, subtle plot development, delightful surprises and amazing plot twists. The game is perfectly directed and gameplay never becomes trite or overwhelming... and manages just the right blend of difficulty, novelty and surprise.
Will we ever get a sequel? Probably one of the most teased sequels ever, but one we may never see, as Gabe Newell (the billionare owner of the "Half life" franchise as well as the "Steam" game site) says there will never be another. But at least there are two stand alone "Episodes" (HL ep 1 and 2) if you find you just can't get enough of the Half life world. And at $9.99 US (today in 2018) it's a bargain. Don't miss it.
Believe the hype. Having been burned on other games that promised everything - yet deliver very little - I still replay HL2 every few years. This game has it all: pacing, suspense, strong yet not overbearing characters, subtle plot development, delightful surprises and amazing plot twists. The game is perfectly directed and gameplay never becomes trite or overwhelming... and manages just the right blend of difficulty, novelty and surprise.
Will we ever get a sequel? Probably one of the most teased sequels ever, but one we may never see, as Gabe Newell (the billionare owner of the "Half life" franchise as well as the "Steam" game site) says there will never be another. But at least there are two stand alone "Episodes" (HL ep 1 and 2) if you find you just can't get enough of the Half life world. And at $9.99 US (today in 2018) it's a bargain. Don't miss it.