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Don't Waste Your Money

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 6
Date: April 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I'm not in the mood to get into a long-winded thing here, but I bought this game based on customer reviews and now I know that customer reviews don't mean jack. This game does have 5 games in one, but they all suck. I bought this game for the portal game, the game I thought was the king of all 5 games. It's not. It's the lamest thing I've ever seen. It's a bunch of rooms that randomly open and close, it's a puzzle game. The other games are Half Life 1, 2 and 3, but they're really all the same lame game. The 5th game isn't playable unless you're online, so I've never seen it work.

By the way I'm a 34 y/o dude from NYC. Call of Duty 4 and Tony Hawk Proving Ground are games worth buying. This one isn't.

It's a whole new experience.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The Orange Box is a fantastic product (or set of products) that really redefine FPS gaming altogether. I did not remember much about Half Life 1, but its OK, the story will fill you in and make it seem like a brand new experience. My play through of Half Life 2 lasted for over 10 hours (!), and including Episodes 1 and 2, my total play time was somewhere around 15-18 hours, which is a pretty amazing value for an FPS. If you played HL2 on the PC as I did, don't be dissuaded into not getting the Orange Box. The value isn't bad either, considering that you would need to shell out quite a few more dollars to purchase each game separately (and also have 5 separate disks). Portal wasn't my cup of tea, but it does change your mind's problem solving process. It was a very innovative idea and pretty neat experience.

Team Fortress 2 would be the only overall negative of the Orange Box. I am not sure what kind of traffic the game receives on the PC, but there are very few people playing on XBL at any given time, and lag is commonly an issue. Plus, I think many people assume that it will be similar to Counter Strike, and that is definitely NOT the case.

I've laid it out for you. Sound's good, doesn't it?

More bang for your buck

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: April 11, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Three great games for the price of fun. Half-Life 2 rocks. And orange is pretty cool too.

Buy it if you're looking for a puzzle/shooter/adventure FPS

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 06, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Ok, I loved this game from Day 1! I just beat Half-Life 2 after 6 or 7 days of having (if that lets you know how long it is) and Portal is just a genius, super fun game. The Half-Life series are really great, and they're very unigue: you will never find any other shooter like this. With Portal, you really have to use your head on some of the puzzles, and it is just the greatest puzzle game on earth. I can't say much for Team Fortress 2 because you have to have Xbox Live to play it because it is focused on multiplayer gameplay. But you won't wanna be playing that when you're too busy playing Half Life and Portal. Portal is a short game, but the good news is the 2nd one is on the way, and the Half-Lifes are pretty long except for Half-Life 2 Episode 1. There are 3 Half-Life games on it: Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, and Half-Life 2 Episode 2. Episode 3 is also on the way. I love this game, and it is the most recommended game ever for the 360!

Several amazing games at an amazing price. The most bang for your buck, no question.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

You must buy this game, plain and simple. Don't rent it, go buy it, it has so much game play and replayability that is worth buying even to the most frugal of people. Lets start with the obvious, half life 2. This is one of the best single player experiences you'll have with a shooter. This game was made a while ago, and the graphics hold up. Those of you who played the original port for the Xbox may be asking, how about the frame rate? Well I am pleased to report it is vastly improved and runs very smoothly. As for the expansions, they are both long enough to be $50 games on their own, and are both great fun. Portal is amazing and innovative. The puzzles are great, but sometimes extremely tough. Quite possibly the best part though is the humor, which is hilarious. However, it is a bit short. Last but not least, is team fortress 2. Some people have waited for this game for 10 years. I can safely say it is the best multi player shooter experience I have ever had. Yes better than halo, counter strike, battlefield, or even goldeneye. Keep in mind this is all opinion. I cannot express enough how badly everyone needs this game. Even if you already have half life 2, this has the two expansions, portal, and team fortress 2.

Single best gaming value ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

one great classic, two excellent follow-ups, one completely unique - albeit short - gaming experience, and one fairly entertaining multi-player with an out-of-the-ordinary look. this is a must-have package.

Best bang for your buck

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Plain and simple the Orange Box is the best deal out there. Each game on it is worth a regular pricing. I personally feel I have been spoiled after buying it. It's a must buy!

Endless Entertainment

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 10, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Great games included in this box. There isn't another game on the market that is as valuable as what is in this box. Half Life series greatest of all time and Team Fortress is very addicting. Had this box for about a month now and havent even started episode 2 or Portal. Highly recommended

Fun Overload

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

There are five games in here. Half life and it's expansions are the funnest dingle player games I've played since Bioshock. Portal is addicting and fun. And even team fortress is cool. An excellent deal.

Best Game EVER!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I've read that they're going to be splitting this box for PC, but for the XBOX360 this game is awesome. All I play really is TF2 and it's a blast! I wish they would release more maps for TF2, as there's only one CTF map. I would even consider paying 10-20 bucks for an expansion pack or xbox live update mappack for this game. Lots of fun. Graphics look like it was something taken out of a Pixar movie!

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