Cant appreciate it enough

User Rating: 9.3 | Half-Life 2 PC
By TanScorpion77 | Review Date:
When I first began to play HL2 I had no experience with the HL series (never got around to buying HL). But when I first started playing I knew that this wasn’t just an ordinary FPS. I instantly fell into the environment, from throwing cans at the combine to just exploring the beautiful (but yet haunting) City 17. The action starts off slower than most FPS, but the slower start allows you to become familiar with the controls. As soon as you learn the controls you are thrown into a struggle that last the entire game (with few breaks).
What drew me into the game was the story and the fact that you knew only what Freeman knew. This limited info just kept hooking me to find out more and to keep fighting my way through. Parts of the story had its problems but those were just small black marks on a smooth and well written story line.
The graphics are absolutely gorgeous. From City 17 (which reminds me of a Cold War Eastern block city) to Ravenholm to the Black Citadel the models are believable and make you feel as though you were there. The physics on everything (not just some things like other games) adds to the believability of the game. From when your dropping barrels to when you shoot a combine and they just drop in their tracks.
I could go on and on why I love this game but I don’t have the time nor the words to describe it. If you haven’t already purchased this game I would highly recommend it.

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