Half Life2 is a longly anticipated sequel by PC gamers,and is simply outstanding in all catergories and cannot be missed
User Rating: 9.3 | Half-Life 2 PC
Let me just say this : THIS GAME ROCKS!! From beginning to end of the single player campaign, and from experience from the first half life, I had a blast playing HL2. It is truly remarkable and revolutionary. A whole new engine for the game called the source engine was developed, leading to a stunning visual of the environment and characters. You can even look into a persons eye and see the gleam, or see the sun reflecting off water. Not only is the source engine awesome, but the new weapons. The "Gravity gun" was introduced which allows you to pick up nearly any object, and shoot it like a bullet at enemies. Also, the perophod, which is used to control creatures called ant loins to attack enemy soldiers. Another weapon is the RPG which you launch, then move the mouse to whereever you want and the rocket will follow. There are many other cool weapons obtainable such as the combine pulse rifle and the crossbow. The enemies you use the previous weapons stated against are also a benificial factor in the game. youll find youself fighting typical combine soldiers, to 30 foot tall spider looking aliens called Striders. The game is very intense at times, such as the ravenholm chapter. Youll find yourself on the edge of your seat moving with caution then suddenly jumping as a crab creature lurches at you. The online play is very addictive and fun as well. Its normal death match, and super fast paced. Many servers hold up to 25+ ppl, in large arena style maps which TONS of objects ( more fun with the gravity gun). Overall, if you love first person shooters, or even if you dont favor them, Half Life 2 should definitly be checked out. 
