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Half-Life 2 ROCKS!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 5
Date: November 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Half-Life 2 smacks the crap out of Far Cry and Doom 3. My computer I bought over the summer is paying off. P4 3.4 Ghz, ATI X800 XT 256MB, and 1 Gig of DDR2. This game does have high requirements. So if your computer is below a P4 1.8 Ghz, better think about upgrading. I don't mind the loading times between scenes in the gameplay. The AI is much smarter than Far Cry or Doom 3. Sounds really good on a 5.1 surround sound system. The graphics are top notch. I have played it for 4 hours and more stages keep coming. The steam verification is a pain though. They could of at least just sent the registration via internet without having to create a new account and install steam onto the computer. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TO ANY FPS FAN! Read the PC Gamer issue which gave a 98% Editor's Choice review and believe me they are right on target.

Excellent Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 5
Date: November 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

The graphics in this game are incredible and so is the sound/music/etc. So far, the single player game-play has been extremely smooth. I have not played the multiplayer yet so will not comment. For those with issues installing the game you need to look at Sierra's installation update. The website is here http://sierra.com/ What it basically tells you to do is install the entire game, including the Counter-Strike etc. If you choose to delete it after the install you can, but you definitely need to install the entire (Full) game first. Also, you need an internet connection. As for the game, it is excellent and I highly recommend it.

Excellent Sequel

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: November 30, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is an excellant game. If you liked the first you should definetly get this one. The graphics are superb. Now the only downsides to this game are the following: No multiplayer element involving halflife 2 (It does come with counterstrike 2), Leaves as many questions unanswered as it asks, I was able to finish it in about 14 hours of play, Ending is a little bit of a let down.

Easy install, great game play

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: December 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I don't understand the problems people have been having with installing this game and steam. It took about 15 minutes longer than normal to install this game, decrypt it, and install steam. Also, when launching the game, it takes about 15 seconds to connect to steam. Installation was a breeze.

People also talk about stuttering sound. I would suspect this has more to do with their system than with the game. I have no sound stutters, and smooth game play. If you have trouble with the graphics or sound, check your drivers or change your settings.

This game is better looking than far cry, and runs smoother. It is an excellent engine, and beats doom 3 hands down. The game is fast paced, and also requires thinking and problem solving. This game is excellent.

Not a review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 7
Date: November 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Finally, they can't screw us any more. It was a glorious day when I checked my email and had recieved a message confirming indeed that HLF 2 had shipped. Looks like saturday and sunday just got booked.

Great game, great fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: December 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Just like the first Half-Life game, this one pushes the gaming industry forward. All new FPS will have to step up to match the game play and graphics of this game. Noticed some negative feedback left here on Amazon, but if you want the truth just visit a few video gamer sites - EVERY SINGLE ONE gives Half-Life 2 top honors.

A PC Gaming Masterpiece

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: December 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This gaming generation's standard for storytelling, graphics, and game play. After the initial shock of the incredible graphics and interactive environment, the story began slow, then built up speed, and then had me hanging on for dear life when it shifted from 2nd into 5th gear! The interactivity and the gravity gun are revolutionary gaming elements; the gravity gun is not there for novelty's sake but instead is an essential part of the story and beating the game. Bravo, bravo, bravo Sierra/Valve!

*SPOILER WARNING*
The cliffhanger ending is a sure hook to get HL3 when (not if) it comes out...it seemed like we only got part of the story in this episode and there's a whole lot more story to be told...

This should be a five star avg game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: March 15, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Story and gameplay are brilliant. This is one of the best games ever made.

As good as the first, but more realized.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 03, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Amazing game. That's the easiest and most accurate way to put it. Out of all my friends, I was the first to get HL2 and beat it. Having played all the way through, I must say this is one of the most amazing FPS ever created. When the Doom 3 hype storm hit last summer, I was at the fore-front of the salivating D3 mob. But as we all know, Doom 3 fell on its face. Half life 2 rode in on a similar hype tide, but delivers in every way imaginable. This is the game of the year. Bar none. Having played a lot of FPS, I'm a pretty harsh judge when it comes to rating a game's overall playability. But with Half life 2, there is no need to second guess or make excuses. - This game is as good as it gets.
You resume the roll of Gordon Freeman; our beloved crowbar wielding warrior scientist. HL2 continues the story of its predecessor, but in much better scope and detail as Valve's vision is fully realized with modern graphics and superb gameplay. The graphics in this game are breathtaking. Despite the Source engine's noticeably detrimental 'stutter,' Half life 2 is flawless in presentation. And also, the real world physics in HL2 are unprecedented. The actual gameplay, from solving puzzles to killing Combine forces, revolves very much around the realistic physical world that Valve has created here. And also, you get a nice long fulfilling story for your buck. Unlike the premature endings of supposed breakthrough shooters like Halo 2, Half life 2 plays its story out to its fullest. - Making this sequel's wait well warranted.
Half life 2 advances the HL universe with its awesome, thought churning storyline. Many of the foggier parts of the first game come into focus here, and the HL franchise is set up for many more satisfying sequels. When it comes to negative things to say about HL2, I'm kinda at a loss. HL2 will meet your every expectation and surpass it. This game is indeed forerunning any of the great FPS to come. Half life 2 has set a new bar for FPSs to reach. With a great story, superb gameplay, unprecedented realism in graphics, and all around FPS fun, HL2 has claimed a place at the top of all FPS titles. This is a game that should not be missed.

beautifully rendered game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: April 10, 2005
Author: Amazon User

All I can say is that I'm impressed with this game, Valve put a lot of work into this game. You only need to go online once with steam, afterwards all you have to do is double click on the half life icon, and load your saved game, thats it. It most certainly have better graphics, than any other first person shooter I've played, almost TV like. Everything is set to high on my computer. I'm running a Gateway 550 GR 3.2 gig processor/HT, 1 gig of memory. I connects using a 56 k dialup modem,had no problems. Took about 3 hours to load everything. I hope this helps somebody. Thank You, Romeo Henry Faison

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