This game is simply astonishing. With the gameplay, story, and source combined, this is something you just can't pass up
The gameplay is awesome. You get a whole arsenal of weapons in the game. Everything from shotguns, to a gun that can manipulate objects call the gravity gun. And the weapons are given to you over time so you are not to powerful during the game. In the game there are several drastic firefights that will make you think about what to do next. And the weapons you get feel just right for the level.
The graphics are amazing. Thanks to the source engine everything looks exactly like it is supposed to. From a soda can on the tip of a trash can, to smoke bellowing in the air of city 17.
The sound in the game is perfect. The submachine guns, and shotguns sound just like real guns, but with a futuristic touch. The human vehicles sound great because they are actually taken from vehicles in real life, then adjusted to fit the setting in the game. The Combine vehicles sound like something familiar but futuristic at the same time so they sound just right.
The physics in this game are wonderful. Everything from couches to soldiers act they would in real life. So you can push boxes in front of doors to hold the door back, but they can be pushed out of the way. And you can take advantage of the physics with the gravity gun. For example, grabbing a chair from a dinner table and hurling it at a Combine soldier and have them fly across the room.
The level design in the game is great. From city 17 to the coastline, it all look realistic. Sometimes you will find yourself just taking a minute to look around at the enviornment. And it is all believable, not fake looking.
In the end this game is the one of the best in the genre. Everything combined makes you think you are actually in the middle of a revolution. It is worth more money then the price they are selling it for. So if your a fps fan who like to think in action, this game is perfect for you.