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CPUGamer
Nothing less than a revolution in the gaming industry that will keep gamers busy
for years to come, just as the original did.
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PC
95
Play.tm
An ephemeral and controversial ending, along with the few issues described
above, means that for me, Half-Life 2, while a compelling and highly enjoyable
game, falls short of the size of impact that the first title had on the gaming
world.
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PC
100
Playboy
A graphics overhaul delivers detailed facial animations and sophisticated
physics that leave battle zones strewn with debris after intense shootouts with
shuffling corpses, overfed curstaceans and other assorted foes. [October, p.37]
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10
MrHalfier
The best sequel that can be created, a revolutionary game like the first one,
graphics, story and mechanics. One of the best games in history.
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Oct 22, 2024
PC
10
metafrosty_
una secuela nunca es mejor que la precuela, eso dicen, ponele... pero esto no es
asi con half life 2, juego revolucionario como el primero, graficos, historia,
muy bueno goty unos de los mejores juegos de la historia
Read More
Oct 19, 2024
PC
10
The_Comadf43
Continuando la historia de "Half-Life", Half-Life 2 es un juego increible, por
no decir que revolucionario para la época de la industria de los videojuegos.
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Oct 12, 2024
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HALF-LIFE 2

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Released On: Nov 16, 2004
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 81 Critic Reviews
96

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100
CPUGamer
Nothing less than a revolution in the gaming industry that will keep gamers busy
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Read More
PC
95
Play.tm
An ephemeral and controversial ending, along with the few issues described
above, means that for me, Half-Life 2, while a compelling and highly enjoyable
game, falls short of the size of impact that the first title had on the gaming
world.
Read More
PC
100
Playboy
A graphics overhaul delivers detailed facial animations and sophisticated
physics that leave battle zones strewn with debris after intense shootouts with
shuffling corpses, overfed curstaceans and other assorted foes. [October, p.37]
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10
MrHalfier
The best sequel that can be created, a revolutionary game like the first one,
graphics, story and mechanics. One of the best games in history.
Read More
Oct 22, 2024
PC
10
metafrosty_
una secuela nunca es mejor que la precuela, eso dicen, ponele... pero esto no es
asi con half life 2, juego revolucionario como el primero, graficos, historia,
muy bueno goty unos de los mejores juegos de la historia
Read More
Oct 19, 2024
PC
10
The_Comadf43
Continuando la historia de "Half-Life", Half-Life 2 es un juego increible, por
no decir que revolucionario para la época de la industria de los videojuegos.
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Australian GamePro

No other game has ever lived up to six years of hype and then left gamers so
glued to their PCs that 24 hours later.
FULL REVIEW PC
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Just Adventure

It's solid and requires, thanks to the variety and great AI of the enemy you
meet throughout, more than a modicum of strategic thinking to get through with a
good selection of interesting weapons on offer.
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10
MrHalfier
Oct 22, 2024
The best sequel that can be created, a revolutionary game like the first one,
graphics, story and mechanics. One of the best games in history.
Report
PC
10
metafrosty_
Oct 19, 2024
una secuela nunca es mejor que la precuela, eso dicen, ponele... pero esto no es
asi con half life 2, juego revolucionario como el primero, graficos, historia,
muy bueno goty unos de los mejores juegos de la historia
Report
PC

100
GamerArchive

Valve have once again managed to transform a genre, and taken pure gaming
pleasure to brand new, unthought of heights. The sheer number of moments you'll
be astounded by the graphical touches, by the storyline, by the sheer polished
nature of the title, and even the incredible level design is quite astounding.
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FULL REVIEW PC
97
GameBiz

If you're looking for a game that sucks you right into the screen, this is it.
This is your FPS benchmark, this is the game of the year; this game is the
beautiful, imaginative, detailed masterpiece of 2004.
FULL REVIEW PC
95
Computer Games Online RO

The attention to detail is simply staggering and I'm not referring just to City
17. The sky is beautiful, regardless of the time of day, a lot of the surfaces
are bump-mapped and I often found myself using the zoom to see just how good the
objects looked in the distance.
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FULL REVIEW PC
93
ActionTrip

Half-Life 2 is not perfect. The bizarre decision to include teammates in the way
that Valve has, as well as the many and annoying loading times can actually
diminish some of the fun factor. That said, this is still a game you don't want
to miss.
FULL REVIEW PC
85
netjak

I think this is probably the worst teammate AI I've seen in an FPS since
"Daikatana." It's like every one of your followers are the Redshirt sidekicks
from "Star Munchkin."
FULL REVIEW PC
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10
The_Comadf43
Oct 12, 2024
Continuando la historia de "Half-Life", Half-Life 2 es un juego increible, por
no decir que revolucionario para la época de la industria de los videojuegos.
Report
PC
7
stodor89
Jan 25, 2024
It's a good game. Well made, and the shooting feels tight. But it ain't really
*that* special.
Report
PC
7
fewefdss
Dec 30, 2023
Without nostalgia or the idea that games should be rated for the time they were
released in, do I not the masterclass everyone always talked about. It is still
worth trying it once, but you can clearly see and feel the game's age.
Report
PC
4
Kzmys
Mar 20, 2024
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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PC
4
ILIKETHEGAME
Jan 18, 2023
the game may be revolutionary, but that doesn't mean the game is good idk why
but, this game is boring i just walk and shoot all the time like, this game isnt
funny dont have humor etc... u just walk and shoot al the time, is basically a
cod with a diferent gameplay and old but, i could be wrong, maybe i played too
little of the game, tell me if it starts to get good towards the end
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Summary [Metacritic's 2004 PC Game of the Year] By taking the suspense,
challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism
and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's
presence affects everything around him, from the physical environment to the
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Initial Release Date: Nov 16, 2004
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Publisher: VU Games
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