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HalfLife 2 Episode One (DVD)

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

More of basically the same HL2 action, but very enjoyable. There were enough new twists to make it interesting and fun. I hated to see it end and the experience only lasted two days. The episode concept will probably continue and it is a welcome approach, expensive, but worth it. I enjoyed hanging out with Alyx and appreciated all of her help.

An excellent addition to the Half-Life collection

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I got this Episode One right after playing Half-life 2 and let me tell you: it was both visually stunning and challenging. Valve has really outdone themselves with this episode, balancing the action with the plot into a seamless experience. Of course this is a three part game really, hence it in itself is almost disappointingly short but luckily Episode two is coming out soon.

I have few complaints about the game one of which is while Half-Life 2 ran smoothly on my computer, Episode one took up more immediate resources, causing the audio to not always run smoothly. Also, when I said it was challenging, there are two parts in particular that are almost too challenging, often a times bordering on being downright frustrating. That's why I give it only four out of five stars for fun. Other than that Episode one exceeds expectations: Five out of five stars overall.

Be sure to try out the optional commentary that the Half-Life team features for the game, it makes playing through again all the more interesting. Also, keep your eyes open for the next installation, I know I will.

more please

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

If you love this series then you will love this episode. I did, great fun and makes me want more. Episode 2 please!

Excellent game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

It's awesome. What more needs to be said, when you know the people at Valve made it? Every game in the Half Life saga has distinguished itself in the realm of first person shooters, and this is no exception. Awesome graphics and sound, and physics so realistic that you can hardly believe its just a game.

Yes, it's short. There's a good reason for that. It took Valve 6 years to make Half Life 2. They didn't want to make all the Half Life fans wait over half a decade for the next HL release, so guess what? They decided to do it in smaller bites, that cost the consumer less and gets it to them sooner. So be happy you have the chance to buy this game now :)

Make sure you check out the system requirements before you buy it. You'll have to register the product and download the updates before you can play it (which takes a while on dial-up, but is worth the wait). On a side note, the game is kind of claustrophobic for my tastes, but makes up for it with extra ammo and zombies to shoot. Nope, no vehicles in this one. Sorry.

Great Game, Great Series

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

For a price tag under $10 this game is a must have for any Half-Life fan. My only problem now is waiting for Episode 2 to be released. If you've played Half-Life 2 do yourself a favor and get this expansion pack. It may not be as long as HL 2 but it still has plenty of action in it.

Excelent Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Excellent Graphics and continuation of Half life 2 story, (excellent story) the only issue is that is too short WE WANT MORE!!!!

Great NPC Interaction

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Half Life 2 is a great game and Episode One plays just as well. The added interaction with the characters like Alyx and Barney improves game play even more. You worked to get into the citadel in the original game this episode has you working your way out. The downside is that it only takes 5 hours to complete this episode.

Continue your journey

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

All half life lovers will obviously buy it!
Half Life always come up to your expectations.

Lovin It :)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 02, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The game is very realistic, u feel like u r really gordon freeman. Im sad that this episode was very short but i liked it alot and i cant wait to get episode 2. This episode is so much fun but ull be abit annoyed while trying to run it the first time coz it will need to update for sometime. But when its done just go offline and injoy :)

Good, but Short and Lacking Ambition

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I've never been all that enamored with the Half Life series. I played the original, but it never impressed me the way that, say, Deus Ex or System Shock 2 did. I suppose I value choices and customization over pure action. However, I can never turn down a solid FPS, so I've played Half-Life 2 and now Episode 1, hoping each time that I'll experience what everyone else does and become a diehard Half Life fan.

First of all, knowing in advance the approximate length of Episode 1, I waited until the price dropped to $10. Why pay $20 - $30 for an expansion when I can get a terrific full length game like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. for the same price? Having finished the game in around 4 hours, I'm glad that I waited. There are so many other games on the market that offer far more hours of play, and actual replayability. Like Half Life 2, playing episode 1 feels like any other scripted shooter. Press the right buttons at the right moments and experience the game exactly as the developers intend, and exactly as everyone else has.

I've played as Gordan Freeman throughout Black Mesa and City 17, but I still have no idea who he is. He has no personality to speak of. He never talks. He's treated like a god, and for what reason? Presumably he can shoot straighter than any trained soldier and his apparently one-of-a-kind hazard suit allows him to absorb enough damage to kill a brigade. A degree from MIT and pushing carts in a lab really paid off.

There's hardly a coherent story, and the one-dimensional characters exhibit predictable and equally one-dimensional emotions. So is there anything that warrants a three star rating? Like Half Life 1 and 2, Episode 1 excells at providing diverting and well executed action sequences. For what it does, it does it with perfection. Fights are frenetic, some made especially so by the absurdly short-lived flashlight attached to the otherwise exceptional hazard suit. The graphics are very good and visually the game has a great deal of atmosphere. The game also succeeds at making fun of itself, with humorous references to duct crawling and crowbars.

Episode 1 is polished and does what it means to do as well if not better than any other game. But for all the hype surrounding the series, am I wrong in expecting something more than typical FPS action? Rather than a forgettable few hours shooting zombies and soldiers, I'd prefer something more unique, more memorable, even if it's not quite as polished. More character, at the expense of less finesse. Despite the shiny graphics and tight production, I still feel like I'm playing the same shooter I played over a decade ago.

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