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Half-Life 2: Reliving a Classic Review

 PC Review (So far, have the PS3/Xbo360 will review later!)

Take if for what it is: 5/5

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  • · Gameplay: It is still top notch and one of the best experiences I have ever had with an FPS (First Person Shooter). The controls are smooth as butter, as always for a Valve release, and the physics are amazing. Not the best of the best compared to some new titles, but overall, still an amazing experience if you are worried about how it handles. Again this is a super old game, so amazing for it’s age/during the time it came out.
  • ·         Old school difficulty! OK, I have played on Normal and unlike new games these days, I have died a couple of times here in this game. Not overly difficult like some of the games back in the day, and I know many are going to say it is rather easy, but still, a great balance (and I suck now at games working a real J.O.B.). I say this for many games now in this generation you can push through the entire game unhindered by challenges. It is refreshing to go back in the day when you were challenged a little more with the Normal difficulty settings.
  • ·         Graphics: Here is where it has not held up well. Of course, it is an old game though so expect this. The graphics are not awful, but if graphics are your pet peeve, then it will bother you. I love going back and seeing the old lighting effects, the older facial animations (they were the best in the industry back then) and the wonky physics quirks. Here it is a nice nostalgia.
  • ·         Story: The story is a little weird if you never played the original (I will admit, I got halfway through and stopped, I will replay it and then review after). It continues right off after the original Half-Life and starts slow. The characters still have great personalities and you can relate to the story and conflicts which are present. I highly recommend you take your time playing the first time through and absorb what great writing can do for a game.
  • ·         Overall, you cannot go wrong with a replay of this game, or even purchasing it and playing it if it was on your backburner. The gameplay is still amazing, the story is incredible, and the level design is well done. Go back and check this game out if you have an itch to re-play or wish to give it a go.

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