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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
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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
“A great game. Everything included is excellent. Though I recommend getting it for the pc rather than X360 if it is a possibility.”
“A great game. Everything included is excellent. Though I recommend getting it for the pc rather than X360 if it is a possibility.”
created 15/NOV/2009
“While the whole appeal of The Orange Box is the "bang for the buck" factor, any of these games would be worth picking up on their own merit (which you can on Steam). With this said, Episode 2 further drags out a 3 year old game and being...”
“While the whole appeal of The Orange Box is the "bang for the buck" factor, any of these games would be worth picking up on their own merit (which you can on Steam). With this said, Episode 2 further drags out a 3 year old game and being that that game is Half-Life 2 there is little to complain about. Team Fortress 2 is FAR FAR FAR from the genius masterpiece that was promised nearly 10 (!!!) years ago, but it is still a fun little "mod". Brownie points for pulling off the spy (but where are the grapple points from the photos of the game from 7 years ago???); there is nothing like pretending to be an enemy and calling for the enemy's medic and then kill them. Portal is where this package goes over the top. While I don't think it will blow the pants off anybody, its an interesting concept that never lets up. Episode 2 couldn't end soon enough, but I cherished every moment of the brief Portal and hope a longer sequel is in the works (or map packs).
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created 05/NOV/2009
“Did some Half-Life 2. Ravenholm is creepy!”
created 04/NOV/2009
“this game is the best, because:valve made it, it has multiplayer, it has sombies an it has GLaDOS”
“this game is the best, because:valve made it, it has multiplayer, it has sombies an it has GLaDOS”
created 01/NOV/2009
“One of my favourite games. Half Life is one of the best games I have ever played in my life.”
“One of my favourite games. Half Life is one of the best games I have ever played in my life.”
created 31/OCT/2009
“Three must have games in one!”
“Three must have games in one!”
created 29/OCT/2009
“great deal”
“great deal”
created 28/OCT/2009
“A great collection of games”
“A great collection of games”
created 22/OCT/2009
“5 games for the price of 1! Portal is fun...Half-Life 2 is fun...Team Fortress 2 is meh for me sorry. Oh yeah, it's called the ORANGE box which is my favorite color :D only bad thing I can say about this amazing game is the 99 achievements are a...”
“5 games for the price of 1! Portal is fun...Half-Life 2 is fun...Team Fortress 2 is meh for me sorry. Oh yeah, it's called the ORANGE box which is my favorite color :D only bad thing I can say about this amazing game is the 99 achievements are a pain in the ass to get.”
created 19/OCT/2009
“I made a video combining Portal and Saw =p http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf7J1YdHN5U”
created 17/OCT/2009
“For the 360, the Orange Box is an ok game. It shines on the PC versions of the game, & on the 360 it's still great, but it can't live up to the flexability of the PC versions.”
“For the 360, the Orange Box is an ok game. It shines on the PC versions of the game, & on the 360 it's still great, but it can't live up to the flexability of the PC versions.”
created 12/OCT/2009
“Vote VOTE VOTE. Freeman is the man vote now! http://bit.ly/vote_freeman”
created 08/OCT/2009
“I've got a couple friends who are setting up regular games every week, but can only seem to play with them for minutes at a time. This is frustrating. I'm getting frustrated.”
created 07/OCT/2009
“Got to help introduce a newcomer to the game....I seriously tried to be nice.”
created 06/OCT/2009
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09-09-1995
The original Sony Playstation was released.
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