is HALF-LIFE 2 the GREATEST PC GAME of ALL time?

One person on here said that FEAR looked better than HL2 and I have to say that time has not been good to that game, especially when it comes to models, they just look stiff and have a plasticy look to them, whereas even HL2 for xbox had good realistic textures on the people on top of that, anything using Doom 3 (Quake 4, Prey, etc) has only one advantage over HL2 graphically, and that was always the lighting and shadow technology, other than that Source was far beyond what Doom 3 could have done. Another person said that the KotOR was the best PC game of all time, but I personally find the cotrols for the PC verson of that game annoying, and it's quite obvious to me that the game was designed for consoles and not PC.

In order to claim a game was the best PC game of all time, it has to not only be better than every other game in its genre, but also stand a head and shoulders above games of other genres and HL2 is merely equal to some of the other truly great games out there.

Yah, Metal Gear Solid is probably the best game ever.

But for best FPS, I would have to say FEAR is my favorite. I mean, everything seemed perfect to me. The best ragdoll i've seen, incredible graphics, and large variety of weapons. Plus, it scared the heck out of me (me=doesn't watch scary things too much). The AI had to probably be one of the best I've seen too with all the actions they can do.

It really is awesomejusi15

No.

And stop posting your title almost entirely in caps. It's annoying.

No game is the 'greatest of all time'. Half-Life 2 is great, but it does have flaws and issues, just like every other game ever made. It's definitely a favourite of mine, but it stands in the midst of a whole group of favourites, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.RobertBowen

what he said, hl2 was fantastic but it was still flawed to a degree. its impossible to name a "best pc game of all time" because you cant compare say half life to starcraft or company of heroes to riddick, etc. etc. it just doesnt work and its all far too subjective.

It is the greatest shooter ever made. The crown of best PC game ever would fall between HL2 and Starcraft I'd say. All of you saying "Blah blah the day a shooter is the greatest game..." clearly simply don't understand what Valve has done for the genre and the industry in the last decade.

It scares some of you that shooters are "all people play"? Why? The PC platform does exactly two genres very well: FPS and RTS. That and I suppose mmo's. I play FPS and RTS almost exclusively on my PC, because all of my favorite computer games (excepting some MMO's) belong to those genres. It shouldn't shock you that people love FPS on the PC.

One of you even said that Call of Duty was superior to Half-Life 2. Below-average intelligence isn't uncommon on the GS boards, but really, in the PC forum I expect better than this.

It is the greatest shooter ever made. The crown of best PC game ever would fall between HL2 and Starcraft I'd say. All of you saying "Blah blah the day a shooter is the greatest game..." clearly simply don't understand what Valve has done for the genre and the industry in the last decade.

It scares some of you that shooters are "all people play"? Why? The PC platform does exactly two genres very well: FPS and RTS. That and I suppose mmo's. I play FPS and RTS almost exclusively on my PC, because all of my favorite computer games (excepting some MMO's) belong to those genres. It shouldn't shock you that people love FPS on the PC.

One of you even said that Call of Duty was superior to Half-Life 2. Below-average intelligence isn't uncommon on the GS boards, but really, in the PC forum I expect better than this.

Sushbag88

again its totally subjective and that is a stupid statement anyway. hl2 wouldnt exist without hl1 or quake or doom or wolfenstein 3d or any of those games. you say the pc plays fps' better than any other platform, well that isnt because of valve mate, its because of id software.

i agree that call of duty doesnt compare to half life 2 and you act like half life 2 does something outstanding and totally genre defining, there are countless games that can be compared to half life 2 and in alot of people's mind be better. other than the physics hl2 was a game that although was awesome was nothing like you described.

ignorance is bliss i guess

No hl2 is not the best fps

the weapons are bland.

the ai is average at best

the levels are linear

the only redeeming factor is the great mods

I totally agree with "paddy1990"

Half Life 2 is a very good game...but if you ask me...even "far cry" was better...and its actually also far from beeing the best game aver made.

YES !!! Half Life 2 is the best game ever made until now

but it wont be the greatest game when Half Life 3 comes out

You can't really say which game is "the greatest pc game of all time" since it would really be down to opinion, accroding to gamespot it really wasn't that great, but pretty damn good. I recall they mentioned the story had some holes in it. As for as FPS go it was one of the best I've played (in my opinion) for story telling, the guns were nice (but nothing new, they all appeared in hl with the exception of the grav. gun and the energy ball weapon) the characters were awesome and if you've seen the book "half-life 2 - raising the bar" you'll note that all the characters faces are actually those of real people, even the priest (which I was really surprised by, that guy is freaky).

Anyhoo, great game and may there be many more like it to come but best game of all time, I don't think any game can really take that title without objection.

the weapons are bland.

the ai is average at best

the levels are linear

the only redeeming factor is the great mods

Paddy1990

sounds like youre describing doom 3.

anyways, the greatest game of all time is PURELY subjective. everyone has their favorites and their own likes and dislikes. the half-life series are my favorite games of all time. the story, characters, experience,and atmosphere of the game just cannot be beaten imo. many other games come in close behind but none beat the experience of any of the half-life games. but again this is purely subjective, so my opinion means just as much as any other person, no matter how great i think the game is.

I think its a great game, but I hate it so noLonelynight

that made absolutely no sense. how can you think its a great game if you hate it?

[QUOTE="Lonelynight"]I think its a great game, but I hate it so nochesterocks7

that made absolutely no sense. how can you think its a great game if you hate it?

I think the Graphics voice acting sound story characters are all great, but I don't like it, so I hate it.

[QUOTE="Paddy1990"]

the weapons are bland.

the ai is average at best

the levels are linear

the only redeeming factor is the great mods

chesterocks7

sounds like youre describing doom 3.

anyways, the greatest game of all time is PURELY subjective. everyone has their favorites and their own likes and dislikes. the half-life series are my favorite games of all time. the story, characters, experience,and atmosphere of the game just cannot be beaten imo. many other games come in close behind but none beat the experience of any of the half-life games. but again this is purely subjective, so my opinion means just as much as any other person, no matter how great i think the game is.

no i was describing hl2.

only smod tactical makes hl2 worth playing

The greatest game of all time for me on the pc would have to be the original sims,followed by age of empires 2 and then HL2

I'd accually pick the original Half-Life over it's sequel for best PC game ever. The sheer intensity of the combat, the groundbreaking presentation, and still, to this day, maybe the best A.I. ever. All that from a previously unknown developer in 1998 and running on the Quake 2 engine no less. Not to mention it gave gave birth through fan modding to Counter-Strike.whizeguy

I would agree here with you. Also it is hard to pick a general best ever cause an RTS is so diff from a FPS, etc.

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again its totally subjective and that is a stupid statement anyway. hl2 wouldnt exist without hl1 or quake or doom or wolfenstein 3d or any of those games. you say the pc plays fps' better than any other platform, well that isnt because of valve mate, its because of id software.

i agree that call of duty doesnt compare to half life 2 and you act like half life 2 does something outstanding and totally genre defining, there are countless games that can be compared to half life 2 and in alot of people's mind be better. other than the physics hl2 was a game that although was awesome was nothing like you described.

ignorance is bliss i guess

Minglis

and yet you fail to mention other FPS that are much better, to be honest if you say because Wolfenstein was first it was better, so in theory the best game ever is pong? Or since the Godfather was not the first mob movie it isnt the best?