Sci-Fi Action Adventure at its Very Finest
Everything this game attempts to do, it succeeds at with an execution that leaves other games miles behind in the rearview mirror.
The gameplay achieves an immersion that is unparralleled. Whether it is to make the player feel isolated, hunted, watched, revengeful, nervous, satisfied, and even frightened sometimes, its as if the developers themselves are screenplay writers and blockbuster movie directors. Few games manage to leave such a profound and varied impression on the player.
This game is the rare gem that perfectly fuses an excellent drama with flawless fluid gameplay. The result is quite possibly the best game ever made thus far.
Keep in mind this game came out a few years ago which only validates how well this game is made. It is every bit as good as any game on the market today. If this game was released tomorrow, it would be a bestseller all over again. It's THAT good.
20$ for Half-Life 2, arguably the best game ever made, seems like the biggest bargain in gaming history. When you add episode 1 & 2, Portal, and Team Fortress its as if Valve doesn't want to just make a profit, they truly want all game-players to enjoy this experience.