Too short, but still great!
User Rating: 8.1 | Half-Life 2: Episode One PC
It's been awhile since I played HL2 , so I'd forgotten how good the graphics engine is, and how well the code is optimized. Looks great, runs smooth! Still the best facial animations and lip synching I've seen in a game. I'd also forgoten how scripted and linear a game this is................very well done, but the mission path is still mounted on rails and you ARE NOT going to use any of your own ingenuity to solve a level through open ended game play, ala the GTA series. I thought the first level (getting out of the citadel) was WAY tedious, especially given that you've only got the gravity gun; though things liven up when you collect your pistola and scattergun early in the second level. Did I mention Alyx flirts with ALOT in this game. LOL! If you liked HL 2, this is a very worthy, though too short, sequel. 
