Has really been almost 5 years since this game came out!?

I got Half-Life 2 for Christmas nearly 5 years ago when I was 15. However, I just wanted it for Counter-Strike Source...

So recently I got Orange Box for $10 (because Steam is amazing like that), and I decided to actually play Half-Life 2's single player -- by far one of the most unique gaming experiences I've ever had in an FPS.

It's been almost 5 years since this game was released. The graphics still look nice, the physics are a blast, the gravity gun is hilarious, it's quite lengthy,the game somehow scared the crap out of me at several parts, and i've never really played a game quite like it.

somehow this game still feels clean and fresh -- and (not trying to start anything), im curious as to why people here talk about the single player of the Halo series more often, when they are just straight up arcade shooters. HL2 actually feels like an adventure, and I didn't even know what the story was about (lol).

play this game, spread the love.

The story is one of the best of any FPS. :) Escaping City 17.

Because this is a console dominant board. Even those who did play it for consoles were probably disappointed because of the pacing or thought it felt dated. It's by no means as fast a Halo CE's SP so that may be a turn off for a lot of console only gamers.

Play the first one too!

They don't talk about Halo's single-player more. When Halo is mentioned, it's usually about the multiplayer. Which I think might be unfair, because Halo: CE's campaign was as good as or better than HL 2's, in my opinion.

*readies tranq gun for incoming rabid hermits*

They don't talk about Halo's single-player more. When Halo is mentioned, it's usually about the multiplayer. Which I think might be unfair, because Halo: CE's campaign was as good as or better than HL 2's, in my opinion.

*readies tranq gun for incoming rabid hermits*

Cherokee_Jack

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]

They don't talk about Halo's single-player more. When Halo is mentioned, it's usually about the multiplayer. Which I think might be unfair, because Halo: CE's campaign was as good as or better than HL 2's, in my opinion.

*readies tranq gun for incoming rabid hermits*

Tiefster

Halo CE's campaign was epic thinking back on it, I've had to play it like 15 times. It's just so fun and well thought out. It combined linear and open world shooting in some levels. Its a shame what happened to it.

That's for sure. Ultra-linearized and filled with moronic, unkillable AI buddies.

They don't talk about Halo's single-player more. When Halo is mentioned, it's usually about the multiplayer. Which I think might be unfair, because Halo: CE's campaign was as good as or better than HL 2's, in my opinion.

*readies tranq gun for incoming rabid hermits*

Cherokee_Jack

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]

They don't talk about Halo's single-player more. When Halo is mentioned, it's usually about the multiplayer. Which I think might be unfair, because Halo: CE's campaign was as good as or better than HL 2's, in my opinion.

*readies tranq gun for incoming rabid hermits*

Tiefster

Agreed. I actually thought HL2 felt incredibly linear, but the guns, enemies, level design, story, and all that made it one of my top games ever. The Half Life series is in my top 5 games (Halo is not), but Halo CE did actually have one incredibly kick ass campaign. I played that with my brother, and that was some of the most fun I've ever had playing video games.

[QUOTE="Tiefster"][QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]

They don't talk about Halo's single-player more. When Halo is mentioned, it's usually about the multiplayer. Which I think might be unfair, because Halo: CE's campaign was as good as or better than HL 2's, in my opinion.

*readies tranq gun for incoming rabid hermits*

Mr_Nordquist

Agreed. I actually thought HL2 felt incredibly linear, but the guns, enemies, level design, story, and all that made it one of my top games ever. The Half Life series is in my top 5 games (Halo is not), but Halo CE did actually have one incredibly kick ass campaign. I played that with my brother, and that was some of the most fun I've ever had playing video games.

[QUOTE="Mr_Nordquist"]

[QUOTE="Tiefster"]Rawr rawr rawr *foams at mouth* Halo CE's campaign was epic thinking back on it, I've had to play it like 15 times. It's just so fun and well thought out. It combined linear and open world shooting in some levels. Its a shame what happened to it.Tiefster

Agreed. I actually thought HL2 felt incredibly linear, but the guns, enemies, level design, story, and all that made it one of my top games ever. The Half Life series is in my top 5 games (Halo is not), but Halo CE did actually have one incredibly kick ass campaign. I played that with my brother, and that was some of the most fun I've ever had playing video games.

Definitely. I don't remember the name of the level, but it was snowy, and took hours to beat! And the first time through going across those bridges was almost impossible :D But that was my favorite level because of how large it was.

i have both half life 2 and orange box....i got to say that i wasn't digging hl2. i had more fun playing portal

Definitely. I don't remember the name of the level, but it was snowy, and took hours to beat!Mr_Nordquist

[QUOTE="Tiefster"][QUOTE="Mr_Nordquist"]

Agreed. I actually thought HL2 felt incredibly linear, but the guns, enemies, level design, story, and all that made it one of my top games ever. The Half Life series is in my top 5 games (Halo is not), but Halo CE did actually have one incredibly kick ass campaign. I played that with my brother, and that was some of the most fun I've ever had playing video games.

Mr_Nordquist

Definitely. I don't remember the name of the level, but it was snowy, and took hours to beat! And the first time through going across those bridges was almost impossible :D But that was my favorite level because of how large it was.

Maybe i'd play it again if i didnt keep getting the dreaded "hl2.exe has stopped working" error. I can't find a fix for it though...AAllxxjjnn

I got Half-Life 2 for Christmas nearly 5 years ago when I was 15. However, I just wanted it for Counter-Strike Source...

So recently I got Orange Box for $10 (because Steam is amazing like that), and I decided to actually play Half-Life 2's single player -- by far one of the most unique gaming experiences I've ever had in an FPS.

It's been almost 5 years since this game was released. The graphics still look nice, the physics are a blast, the gravity gun is hilarious, it's quite lengthy,the game somehow scared the crap out of me at several parts, and i've never really played a game quite like it.

somehow this game still feels clean and fresh -- and (not trying to start anything), im curious as to why people here talk about the single player of the Halo series more often, when they are just straight up arcade shooters. HL2 actually feels like an adventure, and I didn't even know what the story was about (lol).

play this game, spread the love.

HoldThePhone

Hl2 was / is still a fantastic game. I like it alot. But when it was released i didn;t dig it that much.Acually i was kinda dissapointed because it was very different then the premise/setting/atmosphere HL 1 had. And HL 1 in my opinion is a absolute masterpiece. But after playing HL2 for a while it did eventually win me over.I very excited for HL1: Source and of course I cannot wait for the gaming gods @ Valve to announce HL 3. Episode 3 should be cool as well, I think it'll tie up alot of loose threads.

As for Halo CE, the single player campain was very entertaining but for some odd reasen every time i play Halo (no matter which one ) every thing about fells thrashy, cheap and plastic. I dunno i guess it lacks a certain atmosphere.

I should probably get started on HL2. But I'm lazy and I got a ton of RPGs to finish.siLVURcross

I think I beat the game, and both episodes in about 15 hours my first play through just in case time is a factor :P

Maybe i'd play it again if i didnt keep getting the dreaded "hl2.exe has stopped working" error. I can't find a fix for it though...AAllxxjjnn

OMG finally someone with the same problem as me. Ive tried uninstalling it and everything it just doesnt work!

[QUOTE="AAllxxjjnn"]Maybe i'd play it again if i didnt keep getting the dreaded "hl2.exe has stopped working" error. I can't find a fix for it though...Tiefster

[QUOTE="Tiefster"][QUOTE="AAllxxjjnn"]Maybe i'd play it again if i didnt keep getting the dreaded "hl2.exe has stopped working" error. I can't find a fix for it though...AAllxxjjnn

I've had games crash, and other various programs. I just decided my HDD was corrupted :( Bought a new one, and everything works! Though that's the last option you should choose.

Story sucked if you ask me.Innocentguy757

They don't talk about Halo's single-player more. When Halo is mentioned, it's usually about the multiplayer. Which I think might be unfair, because Halo: CE's campaign was as good as or better than HL 2's, in my opinion.

*readies tranq gun for incoming rabid hermits*

Cherokee_Jack

Totally agree

For everyone having the HL.exe problem:

Go here and read this support page over at the official STEAM forums, it has something to do with AIM being installed. Either way, it's working for many people.

http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=606229&highlight=hl2.exe

The story is one of the best of any FPS. :) Escaping City 17.

killab2oo5

[QUOTE="Tiefster"][QUOTE="AAllxxjjnn"]Maybe i'd play it again if i didnt keep getting the dreaded "hl2.exe has stopped working" error. I can't find a fix for it though...AAllxxjjnn

I got Half-Life 2 for Christmas nearly 5 years ago when I was 15. However, I just wanted it for Counter-Strike Source...

So recently I got Orange Box for $10 (because Steam is amazing like that), and I decided to actually play Half-Life 2's single player -- by far one of the most unique gaming experiences I've ever had in an FPS.

It's been almost 5 years since this game was released. The graphics still look nice, the physics are a blast, the gravity gun is hilarious, it's quite lengthy,the game somehow scared the crap out of me at several parts, and i've never really played a game quite like it.

somehow this game still feels clean and fresh -- and (not trying to start anything), im curious as to why people here talk about the single player of the Halo series more often, when they are just straight up arcade shooters. HL2 actually feels like an adventure, and I didn't even know what the story was about (lol).

play this game, spread the love.

HoldThePhone

I really hated Half-Life 2. I might give it another chance fairly soon.

a couple years back I decided to jump into HL2, since everyone and their grandmother raved about it..... started playing.... the empty feeling you have, feeling all alone was interesting.... then finally I encountered "the bad dudes" (*pictures old NES cartridge graphic*) and the music queue'd up.... and I was like "HOLY **** this is the best FPS I've ever played"......

..... shortly thereafter I was bored to tears..... I just kept playing, well cuz I like to finish all my games, but it became so painfully boring to play..... I started to loath it.... I just quit playing, eventually formatted my comp, losing my save file... and refuse to put myself through that hell again just so I can say "yeah i beat it"

Half Life 2 imho is truly the best FPS ever created. Not Halo, Not Killzone, Not Crysis... HL2 !MKLOL

Half Life 2 imho is truly one of the most boring FPS's ever created.Not Halo, Not Killzone, Not Crysis (though Crysis comes close)

I'd rather replay Doom 1&2 with updated controls.

a couple years back I decided to jump into HL2, since everyone and their grandmother raved about it..... started playing.... the empty feeling you have, feeling all alone was interesting.... then finally I encountered "the bad dudes" (*pictures old NES cartridge graphic*) and the music queue'd up.... and I was like "HOLY **** this is the best FPS I've ever played"......

..... shortly thereafter I was bored to tears..... I just kept playing, well cuz I like to finish all my games, but it became so painfully boring to play..... I started to loath it.... I just quit playing, eventually formatted my comp, losing my save file... and refuse to put myself through that hell again just so I can say "yeah i beat it"

whatisazerg

jwsoul

Funny. Half Life 2 came out on the X360. Guess we did get to play it. Didn't think much of it myself. Good game, a length i wish FPS where to this day but it wasn't leaps and bounds above the other pickings.

I prefered Halo: CE, the vehicle sections where far superior, the guns where far better and felt better to use with HL2 outside the grav gun they was all rather dull, the enemies where much better to fight against all in all it was much more engaging.

I'd match HL2 up against H2, very linear campaign. Ending was good tho, the super grav gun.

I'm surprised it took you so long to play it.

Anyway, yeah Half Life 2 still hold up remarkably well, and it will always be one of the greatest games around, like its predecessor.

One thing is certainly for sure, its design is dramatically different to all other shooters out there, which is why its stood out from the pack, and held up so well.

Truly one of the most influential and progressive games / series.

Yeah, it really is the staple of the genre - quite frankly it deserves it.

[QUOTE="MKLOL"]Half Life 2 imho is truly the best FPS ever created. Not Halo, Not Killzone, Not Crysis... HL2 !whatisazerg

Half Life 2 imho is truly one of the most boring FPS's ever created.Not Halo, Not Killzone, Not Crysis (though Crysis comes close)

I'd rather replay Doom 1&2 with updated controls.

Yeah, so please can we see episiode 3 now? Hopefully E3 will bring some news...

[QUOTE="Tiefster"][QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]

They don't talk about Halo's single-player more. When Halo is mentioned, it's usually about the multiplayer. Which I think might be unfair, because Halo: CE's campaign was as good as or better than HL 2's, in my opinion.

*readies tranq gun for incoming rabid hermits*

Cherokee_Jack

Halo CE's campaign was epic thinking back on it, I've had to play it like 15 times. It's just so fun and well thought out. It combined linear and open world shooting in some levels. Its a shame what happened to it.

That's for sure. Ultra-linearized and filled with moronic, unkillable AI buddies.

I got Half-Life 2 for Christmas nearly 5 years ago when I was 15. However, I just wanted it for Counter-Strike Source...

So recently I got Orange Box for $10 (because Steam is amazing like that), and I decided to actually play Half-Life 2's single player -- by far one of the most unique gaming experiences I've ever had in an FPS.

It's been almost 5 years since this game was released. The graphics still look nice, the physics are a blast, the gravity gun is hilarious, it's quite lengthy,the game somehow scared the crap out of me at several parts, and i've never really played a game quite like it.

somehow this game still feels clean and fresh -- and (not trying to start anything), im curious as to why people here talk about the single player of the Halo series more often, when they are just straight up arcade shooters. HL2 actually feels like an adventure, and I didn't even know what the story was about (lol).

play this game, spread the love.

HoldThePhone

Oh boy, another thread mentioning Halo for no reason. Nobody even talks about the single player, and if they do they don't say it's the best out. Stop making s*** up just to troll.

Putting that aside, you don't understandwhy they would like it? OhI don't know, maybe an opinion? Not everyone prays to GameSpot everyday and takes their reviews as facts..

I agree, HL2 is vastly overrated.

Not everyone prays to GameSpot everyday and takes their reviews as facts..RobNBankz

[QUOTE="RobNBankz"]Not everyone prays to GameSpot everyday and takes their reviews as facts..Cherokee_Jack

Uh..yeah.

Has no relevance but ok..