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The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] (PS3)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Compilation/Multi-Genre Compilation

RELEASE DATE

11/DEC/07

ESRB RATING

MATURE, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language

DEVELOPER

Valve Software

PUBLISHER

Electronic Arts, Valve Software

ALSO AVAILABLE ON

IBM PC Compatible, Xbox 360

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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

The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] (PS3)

GENRE/STYLE:

Compilation/Multi-Genre Compilation
RELEASE DATE:

11/DEC/07
TOP TRAITS:

FPS, Gordon Freeman, fictional future
DESCRIPTION:

The Orange Box is a five-game collection of best-selling Valve hits and anticipated new releases. The most recognizab... more

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POPULARITY: PS3 PLATFORM

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The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] (PS3) by: JaguarCRO

“Game was fun but over-hyped. Compilation would have been worth the value but the PS3 port left much to be desired especially in performance. Valve would really benefit from bringing some PS3 expertise in house and applying the same standard of...”

created 08/OCT/2009

The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] (PS3) by: MARKTSEDITA

“+Great value -Graphical problems take you back to reality ”

created 05/OCT/2009

The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] (PS3) by: mrbricolage

“Excelent value with all of the classic Half-Life games, Team Fortress 2, and Portal. Portal is the reason to buy this box. Portal is short but well over a wonderfull and unique game. Portal. Portal. Portal.”

created 03/OCT/2009

elcholo007 played The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] on 12/SEP/09

“Finished episode two, I never though half-life was so interesting and complex”

created 12/SEP/2009

The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] (PS3) by: RainerGamer

“Valve outsourced the programming of this port to...EA. Do not buy this. Not even for $10. Not even if you really, REALLY want to play these 3 games. Get a computer.”

created 12/SEP/2009

The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] (PS3) by: jkkfreelance

“Loving the comedy and gritty story!”

created 11/SEP/2009

The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] (PS3) by: pothead6981

“very fun, but recommended for PC, more updates.”

created 04/SEP/2009

The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] (PS3) by: Roy-Batty

“Three great games, available at a bargain price. ”

created 01/SEP/2009

The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] (PS3) by: PhoenixNaomi

“The Half-Life series on PC has inspired many other games since its release, and this PS3 port(which includes the main game and the 2 follow-up episodes, making it great value for money if you're a shooter/sci-fi lover with a Playstation 3) It also...”

created 28/AUG/2009

The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] (PS3) by: tanukisan

“I got this specifically to play Portal. I do love Half-Life 2, but Portal is a fantastic cross between FPS and puzzler that is just so damn addictive!”

created 26/AUG/2009

MrBauer played The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] on 21/AUG/09

“W00t, Finished HL2 EP2 :D”

created 21/AUG/2009

fulldamage played The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] on 20/AUG/09

“Tied off Half-Life 2, which was quite the experience! ”

created 24/AUG/2009

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Date: 08/AUG/2009
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created 08/AUG/2009

PACHI was the last to comment - 3 months ago...

“God I love TF2. I like being the Pyro or the Sniper. There's been a lot of glitched servers for the console versions of TF2 recently though...”

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“That Grandma is A SPY!!!”

Added by: FTN-MrKaKiS
Date: 07/AUG/2009
Views: 27
Votes: 0

created 07/AUG/2009

The Orange Box [Half-Life 2] (PS3) by: FTN-POVLO-191

“Dude this is one of the first few ps3 games ive played as soon as i got my brand new ps3, and i gotta tell you it made me proud to own a ps3.TEAM FORTRESS 2 is awsome!!”

created 07/AUG/2009