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Oh the possibilities

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: August 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

i preordered this game before it was released and picked it up the day it came out in stores. thus began the biggest waste of 60 bucks i've ever had
the game was amazing, spectacular graphics, intense action, and clever puzzles. however it would lock my system up every 10 minutes or so.
i talked to tech support for my system and through steam and no one could fix my problem. my computer exceeds the minimum requirements in all aspects.

so nearly a year after its release, i will never know the end of the game, nor do i care any more. valve rushed out an unfinished product and could not provide the entertainment value promised from such a high expectation title. so if your system can play it, congrats, i'm sure the game is amazing. i'll just never know.

Excellent

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: September 01, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I heard this game was better than Halo 2, and it is. The single player is amazing.
It comes with Steam, and counter strike :source.

I personally think Halo 2 has a better online experience than Counter Strike Source, but Source is great as well.

If you like videogames, this is a definate must buy.

Awesome..graphics and gameplay

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: December 18, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Incredible graphics! The gameplay is awesome and the attention to detail is impressive. Not to mention that after you enjoy half-life 2 a bit, you can then play counter-strike which is another great game altogether. Two awesome games for the price of one...you can't lose. Some advice on installation...if u have zonealarm firewall you may need to turn it off when first installing and at first launch of the game.

Good Game, Cheep Package

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 9
Date: November 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I like the game, but for the price they could have done better with the package and a manual. I mean come on guys you slave drive you developer and then you cut corners on the packaging.

They put the serial number on one of those cd-rom sleaves (which I will probably loose) and gave you a quick reference card. If you liked the manual that came with windows XP..., well don't even expect that.

Good game anyway. Haven't tried out online play yet. I hope it doesn't suck like doom 3.

Possibly the best game on any platform, PC or otherwise...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: December 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Half-Life 2 is hands down the best game I have played to date. I don't know where to begin with this game. I recently played Halo 2 and I'm sorry to say that it was actually a disappointment, especially in comparison to this game. This game isn't actually a game, but more like a ride that you control. The environments are breathtaking. I love this game. I really want to give it 7 stars but am limited to the 5. Get this game NOW!!!!

Steamed about Steam, but still a great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: November 22, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I agree with some of the other reviewers. there are too many security hoops to jump through to play this game as well as a long installation process. However once you clear those hurdles you are in for a great ride. The level design is top notch as well as the sound effects and the graphics. I was disappointed with the long load times and there are some minor glitches during the game that can take you out of the moment. It is however very realistic. there is a part at the beginning were a security guard takes you into a room for an interrogation and I've got to tell you my heart was pounding. I'm thinking how am I going to get out of this with no weapon. Later on there is a great level where you are on a watercraft and are trying to out run a helocopter and it gets very intense. I also love how some of the aliens from the first game are now your allies. I can remember looking at one thinking if he even blinks at me wrong I am going to unload on him. Great stuff. Like I said some problems with installation but it is worth it once you start playing.

Pros: Level design, sound effects, graphics, story, pace

Cons: Forces you to have an account with steam(no cost ), long load times, some of the puzzles get a little tiresome and repetitive.

Awesome Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: March 02, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is simply amazing. I love the graphics and the story line, although i found the ending annoying. Ill admit that Steam is a bit annoying at times, but ive never had much trouble with it. And for you people who complain about having to download it using dial-up, stop complaining. Most of you probably waited months for it to come out, whats the problem with waiting another day for it to download. For those of you complaining about needing expensive high end computers, you dont. I play the game on a 3-4 year old dell dimension 8250 that hasnt been upgraded at all, 512mb ram and a 9700tx graphics card whose driver hasnt been updated since ive had it and i also play half life 2 on a compaq presario sr1900nx with an integrated ati radeon xpress 200. The only reason you would need a high end computer would be to play it with all the graphics options on high. I feel sorry for all you people who give this game less than 4 stars because you complain about needing high end computers and having to download it from steam.

One of the best FPS games out there!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: February 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game punches you in the gut and then keeps kicking you while your on the ground begging for more.This is a no holds bar assault on your regular shoot em up style games.Half life 2 I thought would not impress me.But after 7 days of playing it I'm hooked.I haven't even beaten the game yet.There is alot of puzzle solving in the game unlike your regular shoot em like Area 51 where all you do is shoot aliens.Here your driving, solving and shooting things.It's much more then just a regular game the games graphics are awesome I literly get freaked out by some of the things here kind of like Resident Evil when zombies pop out only it
s worse here, it's that scary.There are very few games that I love and this is one of them.The story line is amazing.The graphics I would say are realistic the water moves like real water would, and looks as real too sometimes it's hard to tell the difference.And I'm running this game on my laptop with a nVidia graphics card.Hey it's a great game there are some system requirments, so make sure your PC meets them before you run out and buy it other wise your wasting your money.You need an internet connection first.Steam engine works fine for me.I read some reviews where steam doesn't work right.Personally I haven't experienced that it could be they have viruses in there PC that can stop the steam engine from working properly.Also you do need an internet connection.then you just need to download it which takes awhile and then authenticate it on-line first from Steam.If you can stand to wait for 30 minutes then your ready to play.Games like counter strike, Counter strike source, Day of Deafeat, and Half Life 2 Death match and so on and so fourth are great games from steam.check them out as I already own all of these games.

Simply a great effort by Valve!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: March 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Every aspect of this game was great fun and very enjoyable and if you have a really good graphics card it is a "WoW" experience. Even with a dated graphics card it is good looking and still a blast!

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.

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