Where to start? This is a question I never thought I would have to ask myself when writing a review of Half-Life 2. This is not because there is little to write about this game, far from it. This is because this game does so many things right in so many ways that it might be possible to write a thesis on the topic of Half-Life 2 compared to other single player shooters. As an avid gamer, Half-Life 2 is, simply put, the best single-player shooter ever released for the PC. What has been created here is simply a master piece, what could only be described as a work of art, a master piece in this genre of gaming. Not only does it entice the mind with intelligent dialogue and mystifying happenings, it also catapults the senses into overdrive with its superb visual style. Once the shock and awe of the sudden sensual rush has worn off, it becomes possible to notice that a superb, first person shooter has been created. What Half-Life 2 has done here, much the same as its predecessor did, has raised the bar and set a new height for all other FPS to aim for. To be able to play this game at a level where the graphics are to be able to justice to the game play, you will need to have a reasonable spec pc. But even with this, the game play will still run flawlessly, even in the most extreme environments within the game. This game is designed with gamers in mind and Valve has understood that not all of us out there can have the top gaming rigs available. With this in mind, Valve has made sure the game play is the same on all pc’s and this is all down to the new Source engine. The Source engine is an impressive piece of software. The thing that is particularly impressive is how the Source engine runs so flawlessly, without compromising any part of the game play or the graphics. The game runs so smoothly without loosing the complex, highly detailed and colourful environments. The A.I of the characters which you will come across whilst you become Dr Freeman are impressive to say the most. The enemy’s you will encounter will work in teams, try to outflank you, react to sound and movement whilst they engage you with what can only be described as the most lifelike A.I to date. Half-Life 2 is what can only be described as a must buy game. If you are already a fan, then that is an obvious statement. Even if you have not come across the half-life series before then the chances are you will at some point. My advice is try it now, so there no kicking you self when you realised what you have missed.
1998, half life comes out, rocks the planet. Six years later, half life 2 comes out, rocks the galaxy. Gordon is back and so is perfection. For six years the world has been waiting, and now it is here. The game play ... Read Full Review
First person shooters changed forever in 1998 when an unknown gaming developer known as Valve released a game known as Half-Life. It revolutionized the genre with cinematic gameplay, intense combat, and a story filled wi... Read Full Review
