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Half-Life 2 (PC)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Shooter/First-Person Shooter

RELEASE DATE

16/NOV/04

ESRB RATING

MATURE, Blood, Intense Violence

DEVELOPER

Valve Software

PUBLISHER

Sierra Entertainment, Inc.

ALSO AVAILABLE ON

Xbox

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DESCRIPTION

Half-Life 2 continues the story of Gordon Freeman, the scientist-turned-marine who managed to escape from the Black Mesa Research Facility in Half-Life. In Half-Life 2, Gordon has accepted the G-Man's "offer" and become a government agent on Earth. However, the Xen aliens, Combine soldiers, headcrabs, "ant lions," and other enemies threaten everything.

Gordon begins his quest in City 17 and, with the help of Eli and Alyx Vance, begins to unravel the mysteries behind the rapid changes on Earth. Freeman also encounters gigantic spider-like monstrosities that tower over buildings, impale humans on sharp spindly legs, and emit devastating blasts from their bodies — "striders."

All the voice actors from Half-Life have returned to voice their characters in Half-Life 2. The physics engine has been updated to include all objects within the game world; players will be able to shoot chairs to pieces, manipulate futuristic "gravity" guns, and interact with objects in complicated ways. Several vehicles will be available during certain levels, and environments include City 17, some suburbs, a dry ocean bed, an icebreaking ship, and a jail. An included game editor allows the creation of mods, maps, and level editing.

Editor's Note: Although Half-Life 2 is primarily a single-player game, a connection to the Internet is required to play it. Users must set up an online "Steam" account, hosted by developer Valve, in order to unlock the game content they install from the disk(s). ~ Mark Hoogland, All Game Guide

Half-Life 2 (PC)

GENRE/STYLE:

Shooter/First-Person Shooter
RELEASE DATE:

16/NOV/04
TOP TRAITS:

Gordon Freeman, Dystopian future, The Combine
DESCRIPTION:

Half-Life 2 continues the story of Gordon Freeman, the scientist-turned-marine who managed to escape from the Black M... more

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followers 16

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dward526 played Half-Life 2 on 03/NOV/09

“completed half-life 2 for the first time today”

created 03/NOV/2009

dward526 played Half-Life 2 on 02/NOV/09

“So close to finishing, at our benefactors the strider”

created 03/NOV/2009

Half-Life 2 (PC) by: Zeroff

“Fantastic story line. Gravity gun > ALL else.”

created 02/NOV/2009

Half-Life 2 (PC) by: GrammarNazi

“GamerDNA. No Comments Aloud.”

created 29/OCT/2009

Half-Life 2 (PC) by: SuperKiller

“The best game ever If you have or haven't played the first this is an amazing game hands down!”

created 30/OCT/2009

Half-Life 2 (PC) by: SAXsamus

“a great game period the ability to break the bones of your enemy with a toilet is ingenuous ”

created 26/OCT/2009

Half-Life 2 (PC) by: Dukko

“Lol, new school.”

created 23/OCT/2009

Half-Life 2 (PC) by: MythosEngineer

“The sequel to HL & the best of them all, in my opinion. Enhanced gameplay, a better rounded story, & fantastic graphics. Gordon Freeman is my hero. Where else can you get a MIT graduate in theoretical physics who's also incredibly adept...”

created 12/OCT/2009

Half-Life 2 (PC) by: FrankTheTank18

“i really like this game the first one i had play because i liked it”

created 10/OCT/2009

Gordon Freeman

“THE best game character in the world ”

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Date: 10/OCT/2009
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“http://bit.ly/vote_freeman For all you that clicked and voted you deserve it!”

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Date: 09/OCT/2009
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My Top 5 Games by: kianbung

“I've played way too many games in the 21 years of my life. So many that I probably can't remember quite a few of them. So I'm just gonna name five off the top of my head which I can remember being...”

created 07/OCT/2009

kianbung was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“Oh noes. How could I forget about Deux Ex?! I should replace Vavle with that. (yesh, Deux Ex was *that* awesome) Hell, I tried to play that game with a broken arm.”

fattychubs was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“Front Missions 3 is still one of my most influential games as well. Glad to see it on someone's list.”

kianbung was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“Really loved it. I still have no idea how half the stuff worked in that game (played it when I was in highschool) - really wish I could get my hands on it again to try it out and relearn the whole thing.”

alphadoque was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“Deus Ex would be number one on my list actually. I've bragged about this on many occasions but in 2000 I went to E3 and early Saturday morning of the show stopped by the Deus Ex booth and was given a thorough walk-through by "the man" Warren Spector himself. Luckily I was there with people who knew who he was (I was a fledgling gamer at that time). Needless to say, I snagged a copy and played the pants off of the thing! Yes, you're right - it was that awesome.”

kianbung was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“Whoa, awesome.”

fattychubs was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“I am surprised no game has matched the Deus Ex formula yet. Such a great game. ”

kianbung was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“What I really wonder is why on earth does nobody ever use the bodypart specific damage model anymore. Crawling out of battle with two crippled legs and a broken arm was hella awesome.”

viviboy was the last to comment - 28 days ago...

“hmmmm... Not 100% sure that I know what do you mean with "bodypart specific damage" but I think it can be found in few new games like Fallout 3, ARMA 2, Flash point: Operation dragon-something. I am pretty sure that if I research my list with games will find some more. ^.^ btw nice list you done”

kianbung was the last to comment - 28 days ago...

“Oh wait, yeah. FO3 had it. Riiiight. How'd that slip my mind. But still, more games should have it. And where's my Deus Ex 3??”

crossover was the last to comment - 28 days ago...

“Your list reeks of anime&manga styled games, but, to each his own I guess. Deus Ex and Half-Life certainly deserve a place on this list. If you ask me, I'd also add Diablo, the first Blood Omen and perhaps Max Payne, among others. Also, the bodypart-specific damage model exists in modern games as well, but nobody really did it properly like Deus Ex did.”

kianbung was the last to comment - 27 days ago...

“Indeed it does. Ironically, the only game on the list that's actually based on an anime is one I'd play even if it wasn't based on an anime (the Naruto one).

Loved Diablo, but I didn't play it nearly as much as my faves. Max Payne was awesome, but more of a passing 'oooh slowmo awesome' thing than anything.”

SuperMustacheo was the last to comment - 26 days ago... show previous hide previous

“The Narutimate games aren't very deep, but they are a blast to play; especially with other people. I imported the Shippuden ones long before they came out in the States and have never regretted it.

Also glad to see the Deus Ex love here. That was an absolutely fantastic game. Unfortunately, I still can't get rid of the bad taste that was Deus Ex Invisible War...”