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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENRE/STYLE
Compilation/Multi-Genre Compilation
RELEASE DATE
09/OCT/07
ESRB RATING
MATURE, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language
DEVELOPER
PUBLISHER
Electronic Arts, Valve Software
ALSO AVAILABLE ON
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, http://www.gamerdna.com/game/the-orange-box-xbox-360, http://www.gamerdna.com/game/the-orange-box-ibm-pc-compatible
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DESCRIPTION
The Orange Box is a five-game collection of best-selling Valve hits and anticipated new releases. The most recognizable games in the package are 2004's critically acclaimed Half-Life 2 and its first two expansion packs, Episode One and Episode Two. They are joined by the standalone puzzle game, Portal, and the team-based online shooter, Team Fortress 2. Half-Life 2 continues the saga of scientist Gordon Freeman, who finds himself in a world overrun by an alien army known as the Combine. One of the key features in Half-Life 2 and its expansions is the use of physics to interact with the environment, whether it's pushing cinder blocks to create a staircase or using a gravity gun to hoist and then slam objects into enemies. Freeman will interact with several friendly characters as well as drive an assortment of vehicles in his quest to defeat the ruthless Combine.
Portal is a 3D puzzle game played from a first-person perspective. The object is to advance through a series of rooms by using a gun to create a means of escape. Instead of lasers or bullets, the gun fires one of two opposing portal types: orange and red. One could be used as an entrance, while the other used as an exit. Portals can be fired on most surfaces, and the gun can also be used to pick up and toss objects. Storage and weighted "companion" cubes found within rooms are creatively used to activate switches, knock out security droids, and more. Turret guns, toxic liquid, crushing walls, and other hazards must also be avoided throughout play. A sarcastic, female-voiced computer will monitor your performance and serves as a droll guide for each area. In addition to the main game, players can unlock both a challenge and an advanced mode for more deviously designed puzzles and goals.
Team Fortress 2 pits two rival construction crews against each other on six themed maps. Nine classes are available when forming a team: Pyro, Heavy, Spy, Scout, Sniper, Medic, Engineer, "Demoman," and Soldier. Each class offers unique abilities and equipment to complete objectives, from a medic's healing powers to a spy's disguises for eluding detection. Three play modes include Capture-the-Flag, Control Point, and Territorial Control. Capture-the Flag involves retrieving a briefcase from the enemy's base before the opposition does the same. Control Point has teams maintaining control over four areas on a map, two of which are in contention, before one side can capture the rival team's base. Territorial Control features five contested areas, allowing for a more open play style. Team Fortress 2 is further distinguished by its distinctive, cartoon-like visual style as well as its detailed stat tracking. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide
Past 14 days
“If you're gonna introduce yourself to first-person shooters, this is the way to go. Half-Life 2 hits all the core aspects of the genre: guns, zombies, story, AI, scary parts, exploration and adventure. Team Fortress 2 is a great team shooter....”
“If you're gonna introduce yourself to first-person shooters, this is the way to go.
Half-Life 2 hits all the core aspects of the genre: guns, zombies, story, AI, scary parts, exploration and adventure.
Team Fortress 2 is a great team shooter. One of the greatest parts about it is that even though its not an MMO, even now, four years after release, Valve is still adding new content.
Portal is a gem as I'm sure everyone knows by now. The physics puzzles, the dark humor, everything make it great.”
created 01/MAY/2011
“HL2 restarted!”
created 25/MAY/2010
“HL2: ep2 completed! It's been months since I last played it, and I only missed 10 minutes of playtime... HL2: The Lost coast was quite a surprise. It took me 15 mins to complete. Played with...”
created 24/MAY/2010
“The best, what more can i say.”
“The best, what more can i say.”
created 05/JAN/2010
“i owned noobs as a medic in tf2. lots of saw kills”
created 01/DEC/2009
“Vote VOTE VOTE. Freeman is the man vote now! http://bit.ly/vote_freeman”
created 08/OCT/2009
“As this is five games packed into one holy bundle, it's obviously a great deal. With Half-Life 2, and followed by Half-Life Episode 1 and Episode 2, this a great continuation of the Half-Life series if you have played the first Half-Life that...”
“As this is five games packed into one holy bundle, it's obviously a great deal.
With Half-Life 2, and followed by Half-Life Episode 1 and Episode 2, this a great continuation of the Half-Life series if you have played the first Half-Life that is, and if you haven't, they explain quite a bit.
Team Fortress Two is one of the better First-Person Shooters that I have seen for the PC for quite a while. With classes, and achievements to enhance these classes, this game his quite a few combination's for you to try out.
Finally, onto Portal. I believe Portal is by far one of the best games that I have ever played. Not only does it incorporate a style of gaming that I have only seen with one other, it expands on what the other game had created. Even without this style of gaming, this is still one of the funniest games that I have ever played. The only problem I had with this game is that it was to short.
Overall, with all of these games packed with each other, the only thing I can wait for is the third and final episode to come out.”
created 14/SEP/2009
“Quite simply the best videogame deal imaginable”
“Quite simply the best videogame deal imaginable”
created 09/SEP/2009
“This is the greatest gaming bundle of all time. The only thing it's missing is counter strike. You have a puzzle game, a class based FPS mmo and the entire Half Life 2 series.”
“This is the greatest gaming bundle of all time. The only thing it's missing is counter strike. You have a puzzle game, a class based FPS mmo and the entire Half Life 2 series.”
created 29/JUL/2009
“I didn't enjoy Portal as much as Half-Life 2 and Team Fortress 2, but all in all a great bargain.”
“I didn't enjoy Portal as much as Half-Life 2 and Team Fortress 2, but all in all a great bargain.”
created 27/JUL/2009
“All the games included are awesome. And I got it off Steam for only $30, so it's also a real good deal.”
“All the games included are awesome. And I got it off Steam for only $30, so it's also a real good deal.”
created 18/JUL/2009
“There is no better deal in gaming, i got this for $10. If you have never played Half Life 2, then buy this now. Team Fortress 2 and Portal only sweeten the deal, this is really a must have for any PC gamer.”
“There is no better deal in gaming, i got this for $10. If you have never played Half Life 2, then buy this now. Team Fortress 2 and Portal only sweeten the deal, this is really a must have for any PC gamer.”
created 15/JUL/2009
“Saaa-weeet!”
“Saaa-weeet!”
created 08/JUL/2009
“This is the best pack of games i ever had, even after 2 years i am still mad on playing them!!! ”
“This is the best pack of games i ever had, even after 2 years i am still mad on playing them!!! ”
created 02/JUL/2009
“Finally bought The Orange Box! Thanks Steam!!!! Portal is original, HL2 is awesome, TF2 is funny to death...”
created 26/JUN/2009
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