Excellent graphics, amazing gameplay. Episode 1 adds on to one of the greatest games of all time superbly.
User Rating: 9.7 | Half-Life 2: Episode One PC
Valve has done it again. Half Life 2 blew me away when I first played it through. It was one of those games where you never want it to end, and you just wish it would keep on going forever. Episode 1 has no drawbacks from Half LIfe 2. The gameplay is essentially the same, and the graphics continue their quest as some of the best on the market. The sound is also excellent, especially with 5.1 stereo surround. Many have complained that the game is too short, but we must remember that it is only $20, and that equates to about 5 or 6 levels according to the length of HL2, so I am satisfied. I would absolutely recommend this game to anyone interested in FPS games or even action games in general. This is just a game and series that you do not want to miss. The action is unrelenting and awesome. Unlike some games where the action can get too repetitive and annoying even at times (e.g. Darkwatch), HL Episode 1 does a good job of mixing it up and making things interesting so it never gets old. You will not be making a mistake by playing this game!
